The Sailing Club of Central Forida

This is copied from the Jan Feb news letter. A better idea of what is going on. The previous meeting was about the local Sea Scouts and possibly working with them.

CHARTERS – We are anxiously awaiting to hear about the escapades of our sailors who sailed the seas near Antigua in early December. Hopefully Reinhard or one of his crew can give us a program so th
SPECIAL EVENTS – On Saturday evening, November 15th, there were 18 sailors at the Full Moon Sail at Lake Fairview Marina who enjoyed Bubbalous bar-b-que and sailed the near perfect 10-12 knots with no collisions. We had 32 at our Christmas party and if you missed out on the fun but would at we can see what we missed! Once the dates are set, you’ll be getting information about this year’s Sunsail/Funsails. They are a fantastic way to be introduced to sailboat chartering since they take place over a long weekend and sailing is off the Florida coast. If you are new to The Sailing Club, you may not know it but Club members have chartered sailboats and explored the islands and coasts of not only the Bahamas, but both the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Belize and in 2000 Tahiti!
RACING from Rick Best – Drum roll please. Here are the winners of the 2008 Race Series:
A FLEET: 1st place - Rick Best, 2nd place - Penny Potter, 3rd place - Barry OrchardB FLEET: 1st place - Robert Lee, 2nd place - Pat Dougherty, 3rd place - Brian Flora, 3rd place - Pres Allen C FLEET: 1st place - Warren Macchi, 2nd place - Nancy Welch, 2nd place - Tom Morehouse,3rd place - Jeremie Calo
If you are interested in racing, (yet another way to improve your sailing skills), contact Rick Best (kbestkiss1@netzero.net) or Penny Potter (potterkaos@aol.com).
Check out the Club website, www.thesailingclub.us.
The Sailing Club’s new mailing address is: P.O. Box 547823, Orlando, FL 32854
If your address, phone number or email changes, please contact Brian Flora (bflora99@yahoo.com) so that he can update the roster.
CALENDAR
January February March
1 Happy New Year! 23 Club meeting-Colonialtown 23 Club meeting-Colonialtown
26 Club meeting-Colonialtown Community Center Community Center
Community Center
After the program, we adjourn to Uno Chicago Grill, 4120 East Colonial Drive, for refreshments. Contact Debi Mauget (407-282-5262; dmauget@comcast.net) if you would like to submit an article for the Newsletter.
SAILING BLOG - Sam Chapin, a friend from the Lake Eustis Sailing Club, wanted our Club to know about a Central Florida sailing blog affiliated with the Orlando Sentinel. Sam has written to the blog, even mentioning our Club's recent charter to Antigua. This blog was started by a fellow sailor that is a very active member of the Central Florida Yacht Club and a very dear friend of our friends at Lake Fairview Marina. Please visit the site and encourage others to do so as well so that it remains active.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_sailingflorida/
2009 DUES ARE DUE JANUARY 1st: If you haven't paid your dues, please complete this form and return it with your dues to The Sailing Club, P.O. Box 547823, Orlando, FL 32854. Single membership, $45.00*; family membership, $45.00*, plus an additional $10.00 for each family member.
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*Twenty-five dollars is a "tax-deductible donation" to the Central Florida Community Sailing Program. The purpose of the donation is to provide initial funding of the program for insurance, books, boat repairs and marketing expenses and in subsequent years to assist in the purchase of boats