 SCOWLINES
A Publication of the Inland Lake Yachting Association
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| Volume 3, Issue 4 | February 2, 2008 |
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| Calendar of Events | |
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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| Annie Haeger Wins ISAF World Qualifier at Alamitos Bay |
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Anne Haeger of Lake Forest repeats as the US
qualifier for the ISAF World Youth Championship. Haeger finished second
last year. She will travel to Denmark in July to compete against the
world's best. For US Sailing's full report, go to the US Sailing website. |
| Jeff Ecklund Wins Melges 32 Acura Key West |
| Familiar names of Melges, Hood and Capozzi on Board
Key
West, Florida - Jeff Ecklund from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on 'STAR' is
Melges 32 ACURA Key West 2008 Champion. This is a very special event
for the Melges 32 as it is also its Midwinter Championship. With Harry
Melges calling tactics and crew of Eric Hood, Scott Norris, Tom
Burnham, Lindsay Bartel, Debbie Capozzi and Genny Tulloch, Jeff
delivered a performance well worth the win. "Key West is a big event
for us, so we are very happy to have won. There are some really great
teams out there in the Melges 32 now. We had some good starts and nice
boat speed." comment Ecklund just before accepting the award. For Full report. |
| WINTER INLAND - Oconomowoc -- Feb 8-10 |
| Youth Topics with Joni Palmer Announced
Friday night's session will be "How to run a successful sailing
school". Come back (or stay over) Saturday morning for "How Safe is
your program?" and "The Transition between Youth and Adult". 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.
Time to get your reservation now before rates go up. --- See below.
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
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$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. |
| Aaron Mann Named Youth Development Committee Chair |
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Youth Representation Added To Board
Cedar's Aaron Mann will serve as
the ILYA's first youth representative to the ILYA Board. Mann comes to
the Board after chairing the ILYA Youth Champs in 2007 along with
fellow Cedar sailor, Matt Schmidt. Mann sailed for UW-Wisconsin Madison
and is currently an MC sailor. Aaron has served as an instructor for
SHEETS, Cedar, Pine and the new HS program at Pewaukee. Mann is
currently employed in Madison where he will serve for a second year as
chair of the ILYA Youth Champs. |
| Ruf and Barkow at Miami Olympic Classes Regatta |
| Barkow make Medal .Round for Chance at Bronze
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Barkow and Ruf sit in 8th place beginning Saturday. Check the website
for more details. Please consider a donation for both to continue to
train at the level required for Olympic contention. Click here for results
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
For more info, click here. If you haven't visited South Shore, go enjoy Lake Michigan while learning from the best. |
| 2008 Regatta Dates Requested |
| Free posting on ILYA Website
Send
your date and event to Scowlines for free posting on our calendar here
and on the ILYA website. The Youth Calendar fills quickly. Schools try
to schedule classes around regattas so send your date NOW for inclusion
in the calendar distributed Friday night at the youth session at the
Winter Inland.
Note: The USODA Optimist Midwest Champs will be held at Lake
Geneva July 10-11. More info to follow. This will mean a week at
Geneva: GLSS X, GLSS Opti and Laser, USODA Midwest Champs. |
| ILYA OFFICE |
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ILYA
PO 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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