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ScowLines - November 6, 2007 |
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 SCOWLINES
A Publication of the Inland Lake Yachting Association
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| Wyman Purchases Oshkosh Legion |
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OYC Gains Permanent Home
While
the Inland Champs were occurring in August, Bill Wyman was in
negotiations to obtain permanent space for the sailing enthusiasts and
supporters of Oshkosh. The once-majestic Legion Hall will return to its
prior place of shoreline eminence under the guidance of Wyman. The
American Legion post voted in September to allow Wyman to purchase the
building and in October local papers announced the completion of the
transaction. Wyman will assure a home for the Oshkosh Yacht Club who
has been annuallly renewing a rental agreement for mooring of boats and
social use of the facility. Oshkosh Sailing School will now obtain
classroom space and guaranteed space for instructional and member
boats.
Beth Wyman has been instrumental in building the local X fleet
from 3 to over 15 by encouraging new local youth and tapping strong
sailing families. The OYC has sponsored the Xtreme regatta the past
three years in preparation for the Inland X champs in Oshkosh next
year.
The addition of the Legion for permanent OYC use will further
strengthen the strong sailing traditions of Oshkosh. The building
itself is a 1903 structure built by William Waters in the Georgian
style. Over the years, ease of maintenance materials have been added
which have detracted from the building's original beauty. Wyman has
been applauded in many reviews for his civic contributions to the
community of Oshkosh. Click here for Northwestern article or here. |
| Oshkosh Announces X Champs Theme |
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 Youth who attend the ILYA X Champs at Oshkosh
will enter the competition area with an Opening Ceremony. The X Champs
coincide with the Olympic games in Qingdao where we hope to crown two
gold medalists. Our youth fleets will have an opportunity to display
club pride as they compete in an Olympic Games-themed event. So, local
sailing schools, get ready to display your talent off the water and on.
Burgees, team clothing or other creative means to display your club's
identity will be showcased at this event.
The event will be held in July due to the EAA Fly-In scheduled in August. Hotel rooms have been reserved by the Oshkosh chair, Amy Sitter. |
| Notice of First Ice Opti event |
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Can it be time for iceboating already? December 8-9 on
yet-to-announced hard water a youth/adult regatta will initiate the
season . The First Annual Ice Opti regatta will run in conjunction with
DN's. The event will alternate DN and Ice Opti races to allow learning
to occur for the novice Opti sailors. A clinic will be held December
7th. Helmet, lifejacket and spikes are required. For more information
contact those listed on the NOR. For video of ice opti sailing, click here for the You Tube clip and a report on a local club with four boats. |
| Roble is Fourth in Collegiate Singlehand Nationals |
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Roble, freshman from Old Dominion, finished an impressive fourth in the
Collegiate Singlehanded Nationals in Seattle this weekend. Eighteen men
and women competed for the title which went to Coast Guard for women
and Yale in the men's division. The two-day (Friday racing cancelled)
event featured 18 races in puffs up to 30 and steady 15-20mph all
weekend. The Midwest was represented by Roble, Christine Porter and
Kevin Campbell from UW-Madison, Andrew Criezes from Chicago, a NJ
sailor sailing for Northwestern and a Michigan State female. For photos
by school, go to GTS photos. For results, click here.
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| E's to Vote Again on Asymmetricals |
|  Check website for voting details
The
Board of Directors of the E Scow Organization has approved an amendment
to the By-Laws to change the Scantling Rules to allow the asymmetrical
spinnaker. A ballot will be sent to Regular members near the end of the
month and will be due before the end of this year. The meeting minutes
are printed on the website.
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Board is aware that the membership needs much more information to cast
an informed vote on this issue. That material will be prepared and made
available before the vote, and also be included in the ballot mailing
to Regular members.For Board of Director minutes, check the national E website |
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To submit articles, send to Candace Porter
Inland Lake Yachting Association website, click here.
To contact Executive Secretary Jim Smith, click here.
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