| Calendar of Events |
January
27 Youth meeting
Beulah 2:00
February
1 CISA Apps due
1-3 Strictly Sail
8-10 Winter Inland
9-10 Central Lakes
Youth Ice
Regatta
16 Perry on Rules -
South Shore
June
7 ILYA -Pewaukee- Pine Olympic
Party
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| RUF NAMED MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER'S SAILOR OF THE YEAR |
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The Milwaukee Community Sailing Center
(MCSC) has selected another of Wisconsin's and the nation's top sailors
as the "Sailor of the Year", Pewaukee, Wisconsin native, John Ruf. After a 1998 automobile accident left John paralyzed, he continued his life long passion of sailing. In a specially designed boat, that allows him to sail without using his legs he competes in events nationally and worldwide. John will be representing the United States in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. John
Ruf's life long commitment to sailing, perseverance and courage make
him an outstanding choice for this year's Sailor of the Year award.
The
Sailor Of The Year Award will be presented at the 14th annual Milwaukee
Community Sailing Center's Sailor's Ball on Saturday March 1, 2008 at
the Italian Community Center, 631 East Chicago Street on Milwaukee's
Lakefront.
For
Sailor's ball ticket information or information about the Milwaukee
Community Sailing Center's programs please call the: Milwaukee
Community Sailing Center, 414-277-9094 or log on to www.sailingcenter.org |
| YOUTH MEETING |
| Lake Beulah Yacht Club - 2:00 January 26
If you or your club is interested in impacting the '08 calendar,
plan to attend the youth meeting tomorrow at Lake Beulah. On the agenda
will be the instructors clinic, new opportunities for 420 and Laser
sailing, X and Opti issues, calendar issues, discussion points for Joni
Palmer's presentation and whatever you bring to the table.
We need your help in setting the instructor training
calendar, Pewaukee has generously offered their clubhouse again. The
preliminary dates are the second week of June. Check your school
schedules and instructors' schedules and come with suggested dates for
Level 1 and 2 training.
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 - Oconomowoc -- Feb 8-10 |
| Lake Views Returns to Agenda
Many
of you commented the best Winter Inland session of the year was the
forum for discussion of lake conservation and protection issues.
Monona's Chuck Dystra returns with Bill O'Connor to lead the session.
Bring your concerns or experiences to enrich the sharing.
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.
Remember
the Olympia Ski Hill which is now leased by ILYA members, Petelinseks
and Groskopfs. 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 - Saturday, February 9
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. |
| 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.
Look for our ILYA supporting vendors as exhibitors. |
| CISA CLINIC - DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1 |
| CLINIC DATE APRIL 5-8
Applications
are being accepted for the west coast California International Sailing
Association's prestigious youth clinic at Los Alamitos YC. Instructors
will include: Zack Maxam, Andy Mack, Cameron Biehl, Billy Uniack, Casey Hogan, Nick Adamson, John Pierce, Chris Wenner, Carisa Harris-Adamson, Richard Feeny, Adam Deermount, Lauren Maxam, Pease
Glaser, Brian Doyle (BD), Mikee Anderson-Mitterling, Nick Scandone,
Jamie Malm, John Farrar, Peter Wells, David Hughes. Acceptance into the
clinic is by resume only. The program will consist of lectures and
on-the-water drills including tactics, strategy, sail trim, boatspeed,
etc., together with information on what is important for developing a
successful Olympic campaign.
This
clinic will be held in Lasers, Laser Radials, Club 420s, International
420s, Club FJs, and 29ers. Some boats may be available for charter to
out-of-area applicants. (charter fees additional)
For charter boat information, contact Vanguard Sailing Center of Southern California 949.646.5096
Applicant
must be 13 years or older and a current member of U.S. Sailing
Association. Selections will be based upon the sailor's resume as
displayed on the CISA Clinic Online Application. This is an intense,
high level clinic. Space will be limited.
For more info. |
| BUY AN OLYMPIC FLAG FOR YOUR CLUB |
| SUPPORT BARKOW AND RUF
 ILYA
member clubs and supporting sailing families are invited to fly the
flag for our Olympic athletes. Olympic flags will be available for sale
at the Winter Inland. Fly this 3 foot x 5 foot flag from your yardarm
or below your American flag at home. Price is estimated to be $50.
(pricing still in negotiation)
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 Publications Available at Winter Inland |
|  USODA at Winter Inland
Chuck
Maschal, Executive Secretary for USODA will provide the latest in
publications from USODA. Plan to attend the Friday night session and
pickup your materials. 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. |
| SWAP SHOP |
| | Bring to Winter Inland
Commodore
Reese has promised booth space or floor space for your regatta
T-shirts, sailing gear or foul weather gear. In particular, children's
outgrown gear will go fast. Put a price on your merchandise or make it
as "best offer" along with your name for folks to contact you on
Saturday. |
| 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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BILL COLBURN, MC SAILOR, FEATURED IN MINNESOTA ART MUSEUM |
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Bill Colburn's paintings are now being carried
by Flanders Gallery. Please make the time to visit and look! Bill is an
MC sailor from Lake Harriet. Flanders is located at 3012 Lyndale Avenue
South, just south of Lake Street on the west side of Lyndale. For more
information, go to http://www.flanders-art.com/. Bill
sails actively on the regatta circuit and is our '07 MC Invite Champ.
He continues to be instrumental in the growth of his homelake, Harriet.
He served as the ILYA MC Fleet rep in the recent past. Professionally,
(as if his sailing isn't a profession!), he teaches at the Blake School
where some of our young sailors attend. |
| ILYA OFFICE |
|
 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. | | |
