We have now located "event insurance" for the class that covers all events
for the year and covers those running support boats as well. It is provided
through US Sailing for $300 plus some for the "additionally insured clause"
for Fort Desoto.
We've purchased 4 marks from APS that belong to the class for running this
and future clinics.
We're still working on getting more volunteer support boats for the purpose
of allowing all participants to watch on-the-water demonstrations of various
maneuvers. Some of our members that don't have their boats done are joining
us and we want to make sure we can get them on the water to watch. We'll also
have onshore demonstrations of these same maneuvers.
Sponsorship for all of our barbecues and prizes have now been filled.
Fisheries supply is coming through in a big way and Gougeon has also agreed to
help us out with a barbecue and prize.
Ronstan is helping with support, parts, prizes, and their rep Ben Moon. If
you need any Ronstan sailing gear, this will be a chance to buy it at a very
good price.
Forte, is paying for one of our barbecue diners.
Banks is paying for one of our Barbecue diners.
Aquilo boats is going to have parts available and is paying for a barbecue
diner.
We are fortunate to have suppliers with a vision for the future and who are
willing to reciprocate for past business.
Good friend and World class International Canoe sailor Anders Petersson will
be joining us to learn to sail a Swift Solo and to help with the clinic.
Anders has been second in the IC Worlds a couple of times and sailed his canoe
with me at Huntington Lake last summer. His "outside of the box" approach to
sailing and easy going personality will be a real asset to our event.
Please get your entry forms filled out and your entry fees mailed soon.
I'll be in Canada most of next week helping Roger in the Vancouver boat
show. My cell phone number is 253-209-4835 for those who need technical
support.
Don't hesitate to call me with your questions.
Help me out! It's busy around here and if I've promised you anything and
not delivered--send me a reminder email.
Best regards,
Bram
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