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Title: Re: new sailor--Regional Championship: March 13-14
Post by: DN 5449 on March 10, 2010, 11:34:07 AM
Would I be able to attend?I just picked up a boat and I have joined the class.Long term interest is to race,but for this event would just like to register and be a back fleet observer.


Title: Re: new sailor--Regional Championship: March 13-14
Post by: John Davenport on March 10, 2010, 05:33:32 PM
MMadge,

Absolutely,

The fastest way to learn what make these boats go is to come and join the crowd.  You’ll find we like to talk about what is working and why and we are always talking about how to build the fleet.  Just keep an eye on this board and also call the western lakes hotline for regatta/ice updates.  608-204-9876 ext 5.  This is updated regularly by the regional commodore, Ken Smith…

Regards


Title: Re: new sailor--Regional Championship: March 13-14
Post by: DN 5449 on March 10, 2010, 07:09:34 PM
Being totally new to this ,I was wondering when to expect a decision on the regatta site?


Title: Re: new sailor--Regional Championship: March 13-14
Post by: sekollera on March 10, 2010, 09:15:56 PM
Usually Thursday pm latest for a regional.

Do come, it is a hoot!

Adam


Title: Re: new sailor--Regional Championship: March 13-14
Post by: DN 5449 on March 11, 2010, 07:27:38 AM
Just waiting to here about the location,if it is reasonable drive I should be able to make it.


Title: Re: new sailor--Regional Championship: March 13-14
Post by: John Davenport on March 11, 2010, 09:47:33 AM
Most of us just load-up and wait to hear which direction to point the car.  Typically, the hotel info will be posted and some reduced rate negotiated by the locals or regatta chair.  Then we all show up from different directions and have a great weekend...

Once you get over the idea of needing to know exactly where you are headed days in advance, it's just another great roadtrip.


Title: Re: new sailor--Regional Championship: March 13-14
Post by: DN 5449 on March 11, 2010, 09:58:51 AM
Yes that will take some getting use to.We usually plan our summer regattas 6mths in advance.Having someone to share the drive with would also be a huge plus.I am good for about 7hrs on my own.Keeping my fingers crossed it in Minnisota


Title: Re: new sailor--Regional Championship: March 13-14
Post by: Bob Rast DN1313 on March 11, 2010, 02:52:13 PM
you may want to check out local site for local sailing in Minnesota
http://www.iceboating.net/
also   four lakes seems to have current info through out midwest
http://www.iceboat.org/


Bob Rast
DN1313