SailTime Channel Islands Sailing Newsletter - July 2009
Ahoy!
June proved to be a mix of light and moderate wind that was somewhat plagued by the marine layer the area is well known for in the month. Still, some great sailing was had and whale spottings were logged. A few of us were lucky to get out of town for 10 days of sailing in the Sea of Abaco on our 3rd Annual Captain's Cruise Flotilla. July is perhaps our busiest month of the year with Members taking advantage of Summer holiday time and the annual Ventura County Boat Show. If you haven't been a part of the Full Moon Frolic, come join in the fun on July 11th. The anticipated software upgrades to our system continue to be delayed by the e-gremlins that so often play havoc on deadlines, but it is all coming soon.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
There are all sorts of sailing events planned for this Summer. Use this as a guide to help you plan!
July 11 - July Frolic Date - We book the boats so if you want to Captain you contact Dwight Landis RSVP
July 16-19 Ventura County Boat Show - We are showing 1421 at this annual Harbor event
Aug 1 - McNish Classic Boat Race - If you like to watch classic boats sail, do not miss this event
Aug 8 - August Frolic Date - Only two boats this month but all the fun ! We book the boats so if you want to Captain you contact Dwight Landis RSVP
Aug 8-9 - Our annual Fleet Flotilla to Santa Cruz - CANCELLED Due to Scheduling conflicts. Stay tuned.
Oct 8-11 - 3rd Annual SailTime Catalina Rendezvous - Make plans now and reserve your boat for this fun yearly SoCal SailTime event
Nov 5-12 - SailTime BVI Flotilla - Contact Chris now if you would like to crew on a boat or Captain a boat for our annual Fall sojourn to sailing heaven. Space is just about filled up
NOTICES
Welcome New Members Kelli and David Anderson from Saugus who are just completing lessons and trying to decide between Imagine and Rainbow. Please give them a warm welcome when you see them on the docks
Ventura County Boat Show - Calling all volunteers ! If you can work at the boat show the weekend of July 16-19 for an hour or two, we'll give you free entry tickets to enjoy the show the rest of the day. We especially need help mid day on Saturday and Sunday.
Racing on 1421 with SK. Want to see what racing is all about? SK is racing 1421 most Wednesday nights and a few select Saturday events, including August 8th - Wes Golemon Memorial. Contact SK for crewing space at skl@polyfet.com
August 8th Santa Cruz Flotilla cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. 1421 is racing and the other two 36's are having a frolic. Will reschedule when possible.
Scheduler Reminder - Please cancel your reservation if you decide not to sail. This frees up the slot for another Member!
BVI Fall Flotilla is quickly filling up. If you want to participate its time to commit for the Nov 5-12 annual sojourn. Contact Chris
The 4th Annual Captains Cruise is going to Sicily, Italy! We will sail the Aeolian Islands and the historic North Coast of Sicily for two full weeks, tentatively set for June 5-19. We will be booking boats before the end of July to take advantage of the best availability and prices on boats. For more information, contact Chris.
Current Membership Space Availability - Tell your Friends!
Imagine - 1
Rainbow - 2 space
Varekai - 2 spaces
Bodacious 1 space
1421 - 2
CrewTube Video - Mike and Deana Ruel's Adventure to Painted Cave
