Dec  2007

The snow’s flying.  There’s ice everywhere.  It must be time to wrap up another year and put a bow on it. 

I worked up some cute Christmas ditties, like: 

“On the first week of summer the season gave to me, one Memorial Day Regatta……On the second week of summer the season gave to me, two Yacht Club parties…….On the third week of summer the season gave to me, three weekend races…..” 

Or, better yet: 

“Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the Club

Not a creature was stirring, there was no hubbub; 

The sails were hung in the basements with care,

In hopes that brand new sails would soon join them there; 

Sailboats were nestled all snug in their barns

Having given way to iceboat runners by Sarns; 

And mamma in her Musto and I in my Gill

Had just settled down after eating our fill; 

When out on the lake there arose such a clatter,

Was it iceboats? Kite skiers?  Aw, what does it matter?”

 

BUT, as you can see, I ran out of gas, time and ideas.  So, the Christmas ditties ended there. 

Thinking back, the Clear Lake Yacht Club did experience a good 73^nd season.  We had regattas for the A Boats, the C Boats, Hobies and Optimists.  We crowned champions in each fleet: 

            X Fleet Champion:                    Emily Oltrogge
            MC Fleet Champion:                Stu Oltrogge
            C Fleet Champion:                    Tom Birdsall
            E Fleet Champion:                    Jamie/Lori Zachar
            Hobie Fleet Champion:            Bill Wilson
            RC Laser Fleet Champion:        ????? (we’ll let you know next year!) 

We also recognized the accomplishments of several YC members:

            Crane Trophy (for contributions to the CLYC):                         Eric Protzman
            Loose Anchor Award (for behind the scenes support):              Carolyn Hanson
            MacNider Trophy (for most improved sailor):                           Bill Wilson
            Marie O’Brien Trophy (for best regatta performance):            Stu Oltrogge
            Top Female Opti Sailor:                                                              Aspen Lundeen
            Best Opti Regatta Performance:                                                Nick Holtz
            Best X Junior:                                                                             Emily Oltrogge
            Best Female X Boat Sailor:                                                        Emily Oltrogge 

And we say thanks to all those who volunteer their time, effort and money to help make this sailing thing that we do so enjoyable year after year.  And we say so long to outgoing Commodore Mark Tesar and Secretary/Treasurer Dave Miller………and welcome to incoming Commodore Brian Edison, Vice Commodore Dave Miller and Secretary/Treasurer Marcus Lundberg. 

AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SAILING SCHOOL………. 

“The CLYCss is growing!  Please welcome Kim Holtz to the board.  Our sailing school provided lessons to 150 students this past summer at the lowest price possible.  The addition of a used X Boat really rounded out our X fleet teaching.  Unfortunately, our motor boats spent more time in the shop than on the water!  So….we are starting a fundraising campaign to purchase new motors and a used inflatable.  These boats are so essential to the safety of our instructors and students.  Please think of the Sailing School when you are considering your year-end donations.”
                                                            Ho, Ho, Ho
                                                            Margaret Osmundson, President-CLYCSS 

AND FINALLY A WORD FROM THE CLYC BOARD…………. 

“During the final Board meeting of 2007 Sailing Season, it was decided that our registration fees, for both Social and Racing members, should be increased.   The following will apply: 

Family Memberships - $100  (Racing and social families require a Family Membership) 

Registration of each Racing Boat (except X) - $140 

Registration of each Racing X - $50 

Note: You must have a Family Membership to register a racing sailboat.  As an example, a member family registers an MC, the cost will be:

Family Membership -       $100
Racing Boat -                    $140
Total -                                $240

If they also have an X:
Family Membership -          $100
Racing Boat -                       $140
            Racing X -                  $50
Total -                                   $290 

Some explanation of the reasons for these increases is in order:

1.      Decreased regatta profitability.  The Club has traditionally relied on income from regattas to cover a portion of the Club’s operating expenses and financial support of the Sailing School.  Unfortunately, there is a general decline in regatta attendance across all of the ILYA member lakes.  This decline in attendance directly impacts regatta profitability overall.   Additionally, in the coming year, we have no major scow regattas.

2.      Increased operating costs.  Insurance, utility and party costs have increased significantly.  Our operating budget would have been impacted even more if not for the decreased Judging and Yearbook publishing costs.  Many thanks to the judging teams for their selfless giving of time, donation of their boats and gas to put on great club racing every weekend.  Also many thanks to the volunteers that put together the yearbook and sell the ads.  Without these efforts, well, financially we’d be in the “doldrums” to say the least. 

3.      Increased financial support of the Sailing School.  The Sailing School has been receiving additional financial support from the Club over the past several years.  The Sailing School Board is looking at ways to decrease their reliance on the Club for this continued level of financial support. 

We started 2007 with an anticipated budgetary loss.  Due to a smaller than anticipated profit from our regattas, we ended the year with a greater loss.  Our 2008 budget indicates we will be moving towards a more evenly operated expenditure and closer to adding to surplus. 

I hope that the membership understands the need for the registration fee increase.  A visit to several of the other ILYA member club’s websites will help you to understand that although this is a significant increase, we still have a very competitively positioned membership cost.  If you have additional questions concerning this issue, please contact Brian Edison bjedison@mchsi.com or Dave Miller davem500@mchsi.com” 

And with that…….MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!! 

Later, Oz

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August 30, 2007 

Holy carnage, Batman!  Sunday wasn’t supposed to be very windy…..and in fact it wasn’t all that windy……but you wouldn’t have known it by watching the two races.  E’s and MC’s were capsizing, masts were breaking, boats were death-rolling…..we had it all. It was so much more peaceful on Saturday……….Anyway it was a great way to wind up the Second Series and the regular season.  I hear that 4 of the 5 Season Fleet Championships went down to the wire. 

LABOR DAY REGATTA……..is this weekend.  For those of you who survived last weekend, look for back-to-back races on Saturday. 

THE ANNUAL CLYC YEAR END BANQUET………is this Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Yacht Club.  It starts at 5:00 p.m.  Dinner is catered by The Rib Crib at will be served around 5:30 p.m.  Trophy presentations will be after that.  All for only $6.00 per person. 

3 THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE BANQUET…….. 

-         Traveling trophies to Jeff Nicholas
-         Blooper nominations to Stu Oltrogge
-         Interlakes Regatta dues to Dave Miller 

SECOND SERIES RESULTS………..There was a Second Series this year, there just weren’t many Second Series races.  Those who came out on top are: 

            E Fleet                                     C Fleet                                     MC Fleet 

1. Z-6   Jamie/Lori Zachar        1. Z-1    Mark/Todd Tesar       1. 2340 Stu Oltrogge
2. Z-5   Mike Lundberg            2. Z-3    Bill Nicholas               2. 2178 Mark/Todd Tesar
3. Z-15 Charlie MacNider        3. Z-110 Don Taylor, Jr.          3. 2012 Byron Beasley
4. Z-11 Dan Allen/Ed Quinn                                                     4. 2257 Eric Protzman
5. Z-24 Bob Swanson                                                              5. 1764 Randy Kotz

 

            X Fleet                                     Hobie Fleet 

1. Z-23 Emily Oltrogge               1. 105343 Bill Wilson
2. Z-7   Drake Lundeen              2. 49791   Mike Pruchnicki
3. Z-1   Anne Tesar
4. Z-33 Brooks Gooding 

BELATED THANKS FROM THE SAILING SCHOOL TO RUDY WIECK AND REX BERGO…….Early this season Rex built the cool new Optimist rack you see stationed outside of the Yacht Club.  And Rudy fished through all of his old Cougar spare parts and donated a whole bunch of stuff the Sailing School really needs, like blocks and sidestays.  Thanks for thinking of the Sailing School, guys…… 

AND THANKS TO THE BARTELS FAMILY…..for putting on a fine MC Fleet Party last Saturday night.  This puts the pressure on next years MC Fleet Captain to top it…… 

That’s about it.  Have fun pulling boats out this weekend………

Later, Oz 

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August 14, 2007 

It was supposed to blow 20-30 mph all day last Saturday, but for some inexplicable reason, calmed down enough to have the morning races, then dropped to zilch just in time to cause the cancellation of the afternoon races, only to ramp back up a half hour later.  Go figure………  Fortunately, Mother Nature followed the script on Sunday and another Jack MacNider Memorial Regatta made it into the books. 

SPEAKING OF THE JACK MACNIDER MEMORIAL REGATTA….HERE ARE THE RESULTS: 

            E Fleet                                     MC Fleet                                 X Fleet 

1. Z-6   Jamie/Lori Zachar        1. 2340 Stu Oltrogge                1. Z-23  Emily Oltrogge
2. Z-5   Mike Lundberg            2. 1764  Randy Kotz                2. Z-7    Drake Lundeen
3. Z-24 Bob Swanson              3. 2178  Mark/Todd Tesar       3. Z-33  Brooks Gooding
4. Z-11 Allen/Quinn                  4. 1910  Jeff Nicholas               4. Z-6    Katie Zachar
5. Z-15 Charlie MacNider        5. 2257  Eric Protzman             5. Z-1   Anne Tesar 

HOPE YOU HAD FUN AT SATURDAY EVENING’S YACHT CLUB PARTY…..I know Margaret and I did.  There was just enough wind to transform the party atmosphere from “steam room” to merely “sauna” or possibly “double boiler”.  Thanks to all who brought food and served beverages, and to Mark Ebeling and Casey Callanan for making sure (as they always do) that the mixes, the booze, the keg, the tables, etc. got delivered…..and to Andi Tisor, for twisting Mark’s arm, and helping to pick it all up again on Sunday. 

WE HAVE PRETTY MUCH BURNED THRU THIS YEAR’S PARTY SCHECULE……..THE FINAL “HAPPY HOUR” OF THE SEASON FOR YC MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS……is this Friday, August 17 at the Yacht Club, from 6:30-9:00 p.m.  Remember, this one is BYOB & S (Drinks, Snacks, Tableware, and a dish to share). 

E FLEET PARTY…..is at the same time and place as the “Happy Hour”, according to Fleet Captain John Vratsinas.  E Fleet members are to bring an appetizer to share, but pizza, pop and beer will be provided.  Be sure to let your crews know so they can also come and party with the rest of you. 

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CLEAR LAKE……is holding its annual picnic and information session on Friday, August 17 too, at State Park……..so you could be very busy (and very full) if you try to make it to every event that night. 

THE PROTZMAN FAMILY….has informed us that Eric’s father, Jim, passed away on August 13.  Yacht Club old-timers will remember him as an avid supporter of sailing in general and the CLYC in particular, who loved nothing better than to spend an afternoon sailing around Clear Lake whenever the opportunity presented itself.  Our thoughts are with you………. 

Later, Oz 
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August 8, 2007 

The odds finally caught up with us last weekend.  We weren’t able to get in any races for the first time this season.  Saturday proved to be a bit too windy and Sunday proved to be just the opposite. As PRO John Hanson explained on the radio Sunday morning, if we could have taken the average of Saturday’s and Sunday’s breezes we could have had some nice racing. C’est la vie……… 

CLYC PARTY THIS WEEKEND………at our house (that would be Brad and Margaret Osmundson’s, 507 South Shore Drive), Saturday, August 11, starting about 6:30 p.m.  All CLYC Members are invited.  MC sailors and CLYC Board Members have the honors for bringing hors d’oeuvres and serving beverages. 

JACK MACNIDER MEMORIAL REGATTA…..is this weekend for all fleets, except the Hobies.  The Hobies will hold theirs on the weekend of August 18-19. 

X CHAMPIONSHIPS REPORT…….We sent 3 of our X Boaters to Lake Delavan in Wisconsin last weekend for the annual X Championship Regatta…..and they all made it back with a lot more big-fleet experience, which is always hard to get on your home lake.  Drake Lundeen sailed in the Senior Fleet and Emily Oltrogge and Anne Tesar sailed in the Junior Fleet.  As far as I know this was Anne’s first big regatta, so we can cut her some slack.  But both Drake and Emily finished at or near the top half of their respective fleets in the overall standings…..and Drake was running 2^nd for a while in Race 6.  I hear, however, that the real highlight was when the CLYC X Team fought their way to the finals of the volleyball tournament that was played in front of the Friday night party crowd.  They finally lost to Lake Nagawicka, but showed that we western lakes can’t be counted out of anything. 

THE DON COE MEMORIAL HOBIE REGATTA…..is coming September 14-16.  The Hobie fleet is looking for a couple volunteer boats to help with judging.  They have the gun boat lined up but need a gate boat and a mark boat.  Please let Todd Wilson (todd@hollingsworthmfg.com) know if you can help out.

 

I think I’m out of stuff.   

Later, Oz

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August 2, 2007 

OK, lots of old news to report since I neglected the newsletter last week in favor of getting boats ready for the Interlakes Regatta 

A OPEN/ C INVITATIONAL WRAPUP……..Another great Clear Lake regatta.  Too bad there were only 25+ boats here to experience it.  As usual at Clear Lake, the volunteers outnumbered (and just possibly outperformed) the competitors.  Co-chairs Denni Erickson and Margaret Oz, who deserve their own thanks and appreciation, want to thank so many of you. The list reads like a phonebook (and, like the phone book, some names will be missed…… we apologize for the oversight and our memory lapses)  From those who opened their homes (Pam Little, the Reubers, Paulsons, Osmundsons, Risewicks, Nicholases,Hanson, MacNiders, the Outing Club contigent of Winsors, Johnson, Schurtzes and Protzmans), to those who handled registration (Val LaFrenz, Sharon Long, Kris Miller, Nada Oltrogge, Jackie Lowry, Ellyn Dix, Diane Kotze, and Myrna Barnes), to those who helped put in boats (Bill Nicholas, Tom Birdsall, the Zachars), to those who helped taxi and spectate (especially Bob Swanson, Frank Clark, and Rick Fitch), to T-Shirts designer (Bill Casey and his Iowa City crew) and T-Shirt maker (Dave Theiss), to the pizza godfather himself (Tom Birdsall), to the providers of mountains of cookie dough (Lundeens), to the cookie baker (Ginny Gipper), to that clean tablecloth guy (Steve Swift), to breakfast servers (Jean Bergo, Meredith Myers, Sally Hartman), lunch servers (Nancy Zanios, Dorothy Westly, Margaret MacNider, Mary Siberell, Bev Koch, Jo Cutler, Fran Oz, Ruth Miller, Julie Birdsall), to the Friday night party providers (Ericksons, the Taylor/Zachar clan, Risewicks, Russ Schurtz), and the Saturday night party people (Val Edison and Barb Nicholas, Joanne Nicholas and sister at the CL Arts Center……Charlie and Kathy MacNider at their home), to the A Fleet judges (Charlie MacNider, Mark Ebeling, Stu Oltrogge, Randy Kotz), the C Fleet judges (John Hanson, Anne Schurtz, Thomas Zanios), to awards man (Tommy Erickson), to the scorer (Mark Tesar), the caterers (The Evening Lions and Backyard Deli), to the money man (Dave Miller), to the YC “sitter” while everyone is out on the race course (Julie Oltrogge), to those who volunteered to crew for sailors in need, to our sod layer and waterer (Deb Tesar)…..and to anyone else who wiped off a table, dumped a trash can, swept a floor, or did anything else to help out………we can’t thank you enough.  It takes a village, and fortunately we have a helluva village!!!         (Ed. Note:  I hope I didn’t just turn this Crow’s Nest into a PG-13 rating…..)   

BELIEVE IT OR NOT THERE HAVE BEEN SOME OTHER EVENTS……… 

 OPTIMIST NO TEARS REGATTA….was held at Lake Okoboji a couple of weeks ago.  Our own Jacob Wessels took 1^st overall in the Junior Fleet and our own Nicholas Holtz finished 2^nd overall in the Senior Fleet.  Well done, guys!  Thanks to Chase Langhart (the Sailing School’s head Opti instructor) and Nancy Lundeen for making sure it all worked out well for the kids.

 

CLEAR LAKE’S OWN OPTIMIST REGATTA…..was not blown off the lake as it has been the past few years….and it was a success with 18 boats and 30 sailors in attendance.  Your overall winner was Aspen Lundeen (who also won the Senior Fleet).  Jacob Wessels took honors in the Junior Fleet. 

INTERLAKES REGATTA…….was last weekend at Lake Okoboji.  The Oltrogge clan (Stu in MC’s and Emily in X’s) was oh so close to winning overall, but in the end had to settle for second place (by 1 point for Emily and by 2 points for Stu).  And the MC and X teams both came in second as well.  Maybe next year……… 

E FLEET PARTY………has been moved from Aug. 18 to Aug. 17, according to Fleet Captain, John Vratsinas, and more details hopefully will be forthcoming. 

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CLEAR LAKE ANNUAL PICNIC……is Aug. 17 at the State Park Shelter.  Tickets came with your CLTel bill, but you can also get them at the Chamber of Commerce. This is a great chance to speak directly with those who are involved with the various lake restoration projects, so take advantage of it.

CLASSIFIEDS……….Bob Baehr bent the mast on his ’92 Johnson MC (#1410) and is looking for a replacement.  If you happen to have one lying around or know of someone who does you can reach Bob at bob.baehr@equitrust.com or at 515-210-0006. 

Later, Oz

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July 18, 2007 

Unfortunately, I missed last weekend at the lake and therefore have absolutely no idea what was going on.  Some would say I have absolutely no idea what is going on even when I’m at the lake.  However, I did hear a wild rumor that Steve Swift actually raced an MC and didn’t capsize. He should be congratulated for celebrating a major milestone in his sailboat racing career. 

IT’S REGATTA WEEKEND AT CLEAR LAKE….We are hosting the A Open/C Invitational this weekend.  Registration is Thursday, July 19 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Racing will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  The C Boats will be in the “big” lake and the A’s will be in the “small” lake.  I know that many of you have been tapped by regatta co-chairs, Denni Erickson and Margaret Oz and have agreed to volunteer your time to make this a successful regatta.  Thank you for that.  Those of you who haven’t yet taken the opportunity might want to contact either Denni or Margaret to offer your help.  I do know we always need taxi and spectator boats.  And good luck to the C sailors who will be representing Clear Lake.

SIGN UP FOR THE PARTIES THIS WEEKEND……Even though the Friday (the 20^th) and Saturday (the 21^st) night events are tied to the Regatta, they are open to all CLYC members.  Friday night is really set up for everyone to have fun, with dinner at the Yacht Club building and a good steel drum band.  Saturday night offers your choice of parties, either join the A Boaters at Charlie and Kathy MacNider’s or party with the C Boaters at the Clear Lake Art Center.  All these get-togethers start at 6:30 p.m.  Admission for each event is one dead president (Andrew Jackson), and you have to sign up in advance during registration on the 19^th…….but that shouldn’t be too hard to do. 

NO THURSDAY NIGHT RACES THIS WEEK…..because of the Regatta. 

AS PROMISED WEEKS AGO, HERE ARE THE FIRST SERIES RESULTS…… 

            E Fleet                                     C Fleet                                     MC Fleet

1. Z-15 Charlie MacNider        1. Z-2    Tom Birdsall               1. 2178 Mark/Todd Tesar

2. Z-5   Mike Lundberg            2. Z-1    Mark/Todd Tesar       2. 2340 Stu Oltrogge

3. Z-11 Allen/Quinn                  3. Z-110 Don Taylor, Jr.           3. 2257 Eric Protzman

4. Z-24 Bob Swanson                                                                  4. 2012 Byron Beasley

                                                                                                      5. 2410 Steve Taylor 

            X Fleet                                     Hobie Fleet

1. Z-23 Emily Oltrogge             1. 105343 Bill Wilson

2. Z-7   Drake Lundeen            2. 107914 Chris Wessels

                                                   3. 96812   Charlie Clemens

 

INTERLAKE REGATTA……is next weekend at Lake Okoboji.  By now you should know if you are on your fleet’s team…….but even if you aren’t, the Regatta is now an open regatta that anyone from the E, MC or X Fleets can sail in. 

THE CLYC LOCAL NO TEARS OPTIMIST REGATTA……is happening at Clear Lake as I write this.  Hopefully there are no tears and hopefully Mother Nature has (finally) smiled on this little regatta with some Optimist-size breezes and no storms. 

SPARE MOTOR LYING AROUND YOUR GARAGE OR SHED?........If so, you could really help out the Girl Scouts at Camp Tanglefoot.  The motor on their 24 foot pontoon, used for many of the camp acitivites, has died. Cindy Findley, the camp director, is looking for something at least 60hp, with a long shaft to fit a pontoon.  The boat is configured for an Evinrude, but they could probably make other brands work. Here’s your chance to make a tax deductible donation to the Girl Scouts….or a sale for a nominal price……and make yourself some more storage space at the same time.  

Later, Oz

 
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July 11, 2007 

I don’t know about you, but I had a hard time leaving the lake after the e…x…t…e…n…d…e…d  4th of July holiday.  The weather was just so…..summery. The fireworks (and especially the finale, which probably showed up on several orbiting satellites) were spectacular.  It seemed like the carnival was here for a month (more than enough time to get up the courage to hug your favorite carny).  The parade was great, but hot….and very late, due to the hordes of presidential candidates who descended on Clear Lake to press the flesh with us heartland dwellers. My impression of the Bill and Hillary show is that both were very willing to mingle and engage in conversation (much to the chagrin of the Secret Service); Bill is the taller and older of the two…….but Hillary is the one running for office.  Thanks to the Hansons and some last minute volunteers, the Sailing School replacement float made its annual appearance.  Oh, yeah and we got some sailing in. 

THANKS TO THE TAYLOR CLAN……for hosting last Saturday’s CLYC party at a new venue, and especially to Stephanie Taylor for adding some pizzaz with her decorating skills. 

THIS WEEK FEATURES A COUPLE FRIDAY THE 13TH GET-TOGETHERS AT THE YACHT CLUB BUILDING…….. 

            The Sailing School Family Fun Night….will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for all sailing school participants (regardless of which session they’re in), their parents and families as well as would-be participants.  Remember it’s potluck, the CLYCSS furnishes grills and you bring everything else, including your own food, beverages, tableware, and a dish you can share with the group. 

            CLYC “Happy Hour”……for YC members and potential members, will follow immediately thereafter from 7:30-9:30 p.m.  Remember this is BYOB (wine or beer or whatever…..but no liquor). 

THE A OPEN/C INVITATIONAL REGATTA AT CLEAR LAKE IS FAST APPROACHING…….It runs from July 19-22.  Many volunteers have already committed to help, but anyone with a boat who will be out watching (especially on Friday the 20^th) please contact Margaret Oz (inremoz@aol.com or 641-357-5513) to let her know you would be available to taxi and/or pick up spectators and crew. 

            Plus…..all CLYC members are welcome to join in the Friday and Saturday night regatta festivities, BUT YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST sign up for them during regatta registration from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 at the Yacht Club (and, if you’re not sailing in the regatta, it would be very, very helpful if you also would contact co-chair Denni Erickson at Erickson1@netins.net or 357-7342 with your intentions so we can get an accurate number of meals prepared….but you still have to actually sign up at registration).  Friday evening, the 20^th, is  6:30 p.m. dinner at the Yacht Club (beef, chicken or veg kabobs) served by the Clear Lake Lions while you are serenaded by a fantastic steel drum band “discovered” and donated by the Taylor/Zachar families.  Saturday evening, the 21^st, you have a choice: (1) Attend the C Boat Party at the new Clear Lake Arts Center, or (2) attend the A Boat Party at Charlie and Kathy MacNider’s. Both start at 6:30 p.m. and both menus are the same…salad, fetticine, and pork or chicken. Each dinner is going for the low, low rate of $20.00. 

THE CLYC LOCAL NO TEARS OPTIMIST REGATTA…..will be Wednesday, July 18 for all you Opti sailors.  We’re expecting maybe eighteen boats….and better weather than last year.  This will be an all-day event starting at 9:00 a.m., so get out and show everyone what you can do……. 

THERE WAS A CLYC BOARD MEETING LAST SUNDAY……at which a couple of notable decisions were made.  First, after conferring with (maybe) all fleet members, who submitted a vast array of varying responses to whether we should combine all fleets into one race on Saturdays, it’s been decided to keep things the way they are.  That is, X’s and C’s race on Saturday mornings and E’s, MC’s and Hobies race on Saturday afternoons.  Second, because Clear Lake Boats has changed their billing policies, those who in the past were able to charge their gas at the gas dock because they were on Yacht Club or Sailing School “business” now will have to pay out of their own pocket, get a receipt, and submit it to Dave Miller, the YC’s Secretary-Treasurer, for reimbursement. 

INTERLAKE REGATTA CORRECTION……The Interlake Regatta Board has notified us that there are some errors in the dates and locations published in the ILYA’s Scow Slants publication for the Interlake Regatta.  Here is the correct info……..the regatta will be held July 27-29 and all boats (E’s, C’s, MC’s and X’s) will sail at Lake Okoboji. 

LAKE GENEVA HELD ITS ANNUAL GLSS RACES ……for X Boat racers this past Monday and Tuesday, and Emily Oltrogge represented Clear Lake.  I don’t know the results, but it’s always a great teaching regatta for serious junior racers. 

THE E INVITATIONAL REGATTA AT WHITE BEAR LAKE….is this weekend and I believe Bob Swanson and crew are representing CLYC there….so good luck to “Crews Control”. 

THE MC INVITATIONAL REGATTA….is also this weekend at Lake Minnetonka.  For some reason, I have no idea who might be attending from CLYC’s  MC Fleet, but I bet someone will. 

Sorry, no space (or time) to fit in the promised First Series results….so stay tuned. 

Later, Oz