TELL TALES (July 15, 2009)
· MISSED
NEWSLETTER: With our computer and address book problems last week, some people
did not receive their “Tell Tales”. Again, we apologize, but for future
reference, Andrew Sosa (VYBA webmaster) posts each issue of our newsletter
within three days. So, if you missed an edition or want to check any back
issue, go to our website and look under “Tell Tales”.
· HAPPY
BIRTHDAY: Brad Arnold, a former Green Fleeter who dropped out, turned 15
yesterday.
· SCHEDULE:
Summer sailing hours on Saturdays run from 12 noon to 5 p.m. until further
notice.
July 18 –Summer Series race 7
July 25 – Summer Series race 8
Aug. 1 – Summer Series race 9
Aug. 7 – Last day of summer learn to sail sessions
Aug. 8 – Boat reassignment, be kind to your boat day and change rigs
· SERIES
STANDINGS: (After six races in the Summer Series)
Optimist Fleet: 1, Garrett Lawlor, 7; 2, Alicia Muscato, 18; 3, Samantha
Wood, 21; 4, Stefan Johnson, 29; 5, Lucas Galarza, 30; 6, Scott Trecartin,
36; 7, Mariah Miller, 39; 8, Shaun Gallagher, 39; 9, Alex Soodak, 39; 10, Blake
Erquiaga, 42; 11, Stephan VerHulst, 46; 12, Toussaint Thomas, 47. Scott
returned from vacation, finished fifth and moved up a spot.
Portsmouth Division: 1, Michelle Thomas, 6; 2, Chloe Dietrich, 23; 3, Bryan
White, 30; 4, Sami Tornese, 30; 5, Cara Patete, 33; 6, Andrew Sosa, 35; 7, Evan
Langer, 35; 8, Carla Johnson, 36; 9, Tyler Thorpe, 37; 10, Paul Kreider, 43;
11, Aubrey Khachetoorian, 48.
· MEMBERS
RESIGN: Two VYBA board members – Penny Washburn and Lucille Kreider – have
resigned. Elin Larsen, another member of the Bitter
Ends, may replace Penny.
· SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS: The Bitter Ends have graciously donated $210 to VYBA. The money is
designated for scholarships to our summer learn to sail program. Thank you very
much.
· RATES
RISE: Our board has increased some rates for the coming year. The year-round
program will go from $495 to $550. Rack rental will increase $10 a month to
$100 for outside and $110 inside. Non VYBA or VWSS (Bitter Ends) rates will be
$200. That includes kayaks and dinghies.
· FUND
RAISING: The VYBA has decided to form a fund raising committee to help out with
expenses because some grant money that we used to receive, will not coming to
us this year. To date, no chairman has been named. If anyone is interested in
helping, please contact the board.
· SCHEDULE
APPROVED: The board approved the 2009-10 schedule, but
has not set a date for the annual dinner, which has been in August or September
previous years. Our Jim Pique Memorial Regatta is being moved from September to
Dec. 12, when it used to be scheduled. The Fall Series will begin Aug. 15 and
· NEW
RACKS: Tom Thompson of the VYC maintenance team built a set of racks in the
back of the Pram Shed for our Laser spars. This will keep the spars off the
floor and out of the way.
· TYLER
THORPE: Laser skipper Tyler Thorpe has been working around the Pram Shed, cleaning
areas, organizing equipment and repairing gear. Thus, he has been earning
community service hours to meet a Venice High requirement. He was going through
the box of sweat shirts when he found $40 left over from the Thanksgiving
Regatta. He dutifully turned it in, adding, “Honesty is the best policy.” Sweat
shirts are available for $20 and would make great Christmas presents.