| Calendar of Events |
February
8-10 Winter Inland
9-10 Central Lakes
Youth Ice Regatta
June
7 ILYA -Pewaukee- Pine Olympic Party
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| SALLY REPEATS AS ROLEX SAILOR OF THE YEAR - Congratulations! |
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Pine Lake's Sally Barkow returns
to the New York Yacht Club February 29th to regain possession of the
title "best yachtswoman in the US" for the second time in three years.
US Sailing carries the official press release but Barkow's words praise
the teamwork and team members who won this award along with her. Her
regular crew Carrie Howe and Debbie Capozzi return to the event along
with Sally after being named US Sailing's "best team" only a month ago.
Team Seven is currently in Miami practicing in preparation for the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta. For more on the Rolex, click here.
The MOCR begins January 27 and precedes the Yngling World's where
Barkow hopes finally to be named the US representative to the Olympics
in the Yngling Class. In addition, Barkow brings home a Rolex watch.
The Rolex Trophy
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| WINTER INLAND |
| Youth and Olympics are Focus but Party Time also
Joni Palmer and Dean Brenner join
us as selected speakers but Friday and Saturday evenings are for
enjoyment with your friends. Youth sessions begin on Friday afternoon
and end with bar gathering at nine. Saturday sessions will conclude
with a social gathering beginning at 5:30 with hors d'oeuvres. You are
welcome to add to the festivities by paying for a round of appetizers
by contacting Suzi Reese.
Of
new interest for our families is the Olympia Ski Hill which is now
leased by ILYA members. The hill is open 10-10 with half day rates
until 4:00 pm. Halfday is $20 and fullday is $30. There are snowboard
and ski rentals with lessons available. Sunday is family day - kids
under 12 ski for free with each adult ticket. Call the ski hill at
262-567-2577 for more information.
Sailors
Fleet meetings:
8:00 X and Opti
9:00 C, E, Melges 17, I-20 and A Open.
10:30 for MCs, Ms, A One Design and the NCSSA C
Luncheon
This
year marks a return of the Bilge Pullers Hall of Fame. Our coveted
Pillbury, Ed Malone and Club and Member of the Year awards will
highlight the presentation. Dean Brenner will give us a short preview
of the Olympics to whet your appetite.
Fee and Hotel
A
$30 fee will be collected at registration. The fee can be prepaid at
the office. Call Jim at the numbers listed below - note change - fax,
email or send the form in Scowslants or linked here. The $30 fee offsets lunch but assists in paying the two nationally-known speakers.
Olympia is holding rooms at a special rate of $99 so call
262-369-4999
or 800-558-9573 to reserve now. The ski hill, nearby shopping at
Johnson Creek Outlet Mall and downtown Oconomowoc provide entertainment
for the family. The Milwaukee Art Museum is 30 minutes east and five
minutes from the Betty Brunn Children's Museum.
Board meeting
The ILYA Board meeting is open to all members. Please contact Jim Smith to reserve a boxed lunch for the working lunch. |
| X and Opti Fleet meetings |
| | 8:00 AM Saturday - Winter Inland
Our
adult fleet meetings are so well attended, the youth fleets have been
moved from the traditional late morning to allow parents to attend.
John Murphy and Suzi Reese will chair the meetings. Meet your new fleet
committee members. The Oshkosh team will attend to begin promotion of
the '08 Champs. The Opti committee will discuss the addition of a
second day to the Green Fleet Champs. |
| SS Equipment for Sale |
| Sailing School in a Box
The
Upper Minnetonka Sailing School is retooling and has a
complete Optimist sailing school for sale. 18 Optimists and prams, a 9
boat Optmist trailer and a RIB inflatable coach boat. $23,300 for the
entire school, located near Minneapolis. Contact Jim Price at
952-470-0912. Email price is right190@msn.com for detailed specification sheet.
Traveling Team???
Are
you ready to develop an Optimist traveling team? The MOST team is
taking offers on its megatrailer and coach boat.The trailer holds 13
Optis as well as a coach boat. The rig comes equipped with a box to
hold spars.The coach boat is $4500 and the trailer $6900. Contact Sandy Curtiss. |
| BARKOW AND RUF PLAN FUNDRAISER FOR CHINA |
| Save the Date and Donate to ILYA Foundation
 Sally
Barkow and John Ruf are the proud recipients of a donation from Baird,
Co. to assist with the financing of our huge send off party June 7th. That
allows us to offset our expenses with donations so all your generous
support will go directly to the campaigns of Team Seven and the White
Buffalo Team. Watch for more information on the party where everyone is
invited.
The ILYA Foundation
serves our many sailors who wish to participate in higher level events
and need financial support. The Foundation was established under the
ILYA's 501(c)(3) status and welcomes charitable donations. Please send
donations, (small as well as large) to ILYA Foundation, PO Box 311,
Fontana, WI, 53125-0311.
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| DAVE PERRY ON RULES IN MILWAUKEE |
| | Saturday, February 16th
fom North U
"You can't play the game if you don't know the rules.
Whether
you are a new racer or a salty dog, the North U. Rules and Tactics
Seminar will send you home with a new understanding of the racing rules.
The
North U. Rules & Tactics Seminar teaches the rules and their
underlying principles. You'll see how the rules work and understand how
to resolve the conflicts and transitions between the rules as positions
change. We'll go all the way around the course, teaching the rules in
the way you use them - not by the numbers, but through situations on
each leg of the course. You will learn to recognize situations and
understand which rules apply.
But that is not all. The rules
shape and control tactics. The North U. Rules & Tactics Seminar
teaches how to position your boat to make use of the rules. You learn
positions that allow you to control the game, and how to avoid
positions that leave you vulnerable to attack. You'll also learn the
critical difference between right of way and control."
For more info, click here.
Dave was our keynote speaker at last year's Winter Inland. He is
knowledgeable but, most importantly, humorous and entertaining. He
explains it simply with a jovial twist. It will be a day of relaxed
learning. South Shore, one of the area's loveliest clubs hosts this
event. With fulltime staff, the amenities here are exceptional all
week. If you haven't visited South Shore, go enjoy Lake Michigan while
learning from the best. |
| USODA "Optinews" Sample |
|  Join now
There
are many reasons to join USODA, not the least of which is the
five-time-per-year magazine just for Opti sailors. The magazine has
articles of interest for sailors, parents, coaches and program
organizers. The national class, USODA, controls measurment, provides
regatta management and scheduling, administers a training and national
team and encourages the best Optimist sailing everywhere in the nation.
For a sample of Optinews, click here.
It will take two minutes to download due to size but is worth the read.
Now is the time for clubs to consider including ILYA or national class
organization membership info in your annual dues collection. The
Optimist organization provides an incentive for club collection of
dues. Contact USODA for more information. |
| STRICTLY SAIL - CHICAGO |
| Get discount on tickets, here
 Strictly
Sail Chicago, the largest indoor sailboat show in the country, will be
held January 31 - February 3, 2008 at Navy Pier. Scuttlebutt has
discount tickets to help attend the four-day event to see the latest
sailboats and sailing accessories on the market.
There is a daily pass discount, and a discount on the Strictly Sail Yacht Club Membership
Membership Includes:
* One (4) day pass to the show.
* Private entrance to the show with no lines.
* Exclusive private access to the SSYC.
* Comfortable lounge area.
* Daily happy hour (cash bar) with entertainment and snacks.
* Big screen TV to watch the big games.
* Free coffee (am), water (pm).
* Free internet access to check email.
* Free coat check. |
| MIDWEST SAILORS QUALIFY FOR OPTI TEAM TRIALS |
| | ONE MORE QUALIFIER
Optimist
sailors have the opportunity to try out for the prestigious traveling
teams representing the US in Europe, North and South America and the
World Championships. The following sailors are listed in the latest Optinews as
qualified. There is one more event, the Valentine's Regatta, for your
sailor to qualify. The editor's apology for any omission. The sailors
are not listed by home club or region.
Declan Armour
Nicholas Clemence
Eddie Cox
Alex Curtiss
William Curtiss
Augie Dale
Clay Danly
Anders Ekholm
Ben Garber
Will Hotz
Ford Johnstone
Hunter Johnstone
Mary Claire Kiernan
Mitchell Kiss
Morgan Kiss
Charlie Kutschenreuter
Malcolm Lamphere
Cole Lee
Griffin Rolander
Joe Rolander
Ian Solum
Andrea Sullivan
Connor Trepton
Parker Trepton
Trevor Trepton
Alex Vasiliou
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| SWAP SHOP |
|  Bring to Winter Inland
What to do with T-shirts? Rick Trester was the brainchild behind this new concept but I'm guessing MRS.
Trester wants storage space. Beth Wyman and the Oshkosh crew will have
ILYA Champs on hand. Trester has some MC Masters shirts left. Bring
your stash. Put a sale price on your merchandise and we will collect
money for you. This may be an "on your honor" system but Past Commodore
Reese has promised booth space.
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| YOUTH MEETING |
| | NOT DURING PACKERS GAME
Sorry,
Vikings and Bears fans, we are not arranging the meeting for Sunday the
20th as had been discussed. Lake Beulah Yacht Club is the site. Time is
2:00. On the agenda are X and Opti issues but also the re-establishment
of a SHEETS-like organization. Any other issues are open for
discussion. Please plan to attend or email your comments to either.
The
Winter Inland is the site of information sharing. Pine has sent its
Quad Lakes and TRAP forms (SEE CALENDAR OF EVENTS above)for posting on
the ILYA website. Please think of preparing your NORs and bringing 100
copies to the Winter Inland. |
| WINTER INLAND PLEA FROM TREASURER |
| | Sponsorship Opportunity
The
ILYA Winter Inland is coming up. This is the event where the
Association offers more educational and networking opportunities to its
members that at any other time of the year. This is when we plan and
create all the summer activities we all enjoy. We offer fleet meetings
for all of our classes, sessions on junior and youth sailing, race
officer training, and go fast sessions. We have scheduled opportunities
for our local clubs to learn how to grow and be more successful. We
have our annual delegates meeting and, of course, our lunch with a
renown speaker and, this year, six deserving sailors will be inducted
into the ILYA Hall of Fame.
The
ILYA wants to continue to offer these types of programs to our
membership. Our challenge is that the $30.00 fee for this event only
covers about 50% of the cost of this event. We presently have one
anonymous donor to help defray some of the additional costs of this
event. We need more help! If you would like to become a sponsor of the
Winter Inland please contact Jim Smith at scowslants@aol.com or 262-203-7721.
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| ICE REGATTA FOR YOUTH |
| February 9-10 in Central Ice Area
Contact Ron Sherry for
an iceboating clinic for youth in the Midwest region. The site will be
announced to individuals interested in attending. The event is open to
those under 16 on the day of the event. |
| ILYA OFFICE |
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 ILYAPO Box 311
Fontana, WI 53125-0311
Phone: 262-203-7721
Fax: 262-203-7722 |
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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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