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DSC Calendar
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Race Crew Meeting -- March 1
Work Party -- March 3
TNR Skipper/Crew Meeting -- March 8
Work Party -- March 10
Accessible Sailing Volunteer Meeting -- March 13
Intro to Racing Rules -- March 15 |
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Fleet and Facilities Update
As many of you know, a number of our boats have been taken offline for additional maintenance and repairs. We believe this has caused some misunderstandings about our fleet availability for 2012, and the safety of the vessels. The Fleet & Facilities Committee is working with the DSC professional staff to ensure that our fleet is properly maintained and safe for use for all of our programs.
We are happy to report that all Access dinghies will be in service, and we are developing a plan to have ten (10) J/22-Sonars ready by April 1, 2012 to kick off our season. We expect to have an additional three (3) to five (5) boats come online in the following weeks, as resources permit. The primary reason for this delay is because of deferred maintenance that is now being addressed, but takes longer and consumes more resources than our typical annual maintenance.
Our operating budget will not cover the cost of addressing all of our deferred maintenance, and we need your assistance. The Fleet & Facilities Committee is asking for your financial support to help cover the costs of this maintenance. Once our plan is completed, we will be posting a to-do list of the specific repairs needed for each boat, including the estimated cost for materials and volunteer man-hours hours to complete each repair. Please consider sponsoring one of the repairs by sending a donation targeted to "fleet maintenance" to help us maximize the number of boats we put in the water this year for our programs. If you are not able to donate financially, stay tuned for volunteer opportunities as well. Our goal is to see all 15 J22's and Sonars out on the water throughout the season.
Trevor Smith
Board Secretary and Fleet & Facilities Committee Chair |
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Racing News
Nearly 20 Downtown Sailing Center racing skippers attended the Racing Skipper meeting. Announced at the meeting were proposed program improvements, the racing calendar, and much more. Members can find more information about the Thursday Night Racing Program on our website.
Interested in crewing this season? Join us at the Racing Crew meeting on Thursday, March 1st, and the Racing Social on Thursday, March 8th.
This year, there will be two Racing Rules presentations. The first is an introduction to the Racing Rules of Sailing and will be held on Thursday, March 15th. The second will be an intermediate course on strategy, tactics, and the rules and will be held on Thursday, March 22nd.
If you are interested in participating in any of these events, would like to volunteer, or want more information, please contact Kristen Berry.
Check the calendar for more details and to register!
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Accessible Sailing Volunteer Meeting
An Accessible Sailing Volunteer Meeting will be held March 13th, 2012 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The meeting will be an open forum to discuss changes and plans for the 2012 season. Returning and new volunteers are encouraged to attend! If you have any questions feel free to email Lynn Handy.
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Spring Break Sailing Camp
We have a unique opportunity for your junior camper! The DSC is offering a 3 day mini-camp focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning while on having fun on the water. We will be offering one session of camp from April 1st-3rd. Registration closes in two weeks so register now for this great opportunity. |
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Summer Camp Re-Vamp
Summer Junior Programming has been re-vamped and re-designed for a whole new camp experience. Follow the links to learn the details of these exciting new programs.
Level One: Adventure and Learn To Sail Camp
Level Two: Advanced Learn to Sail Camp
Level Three: Training Instructor Camp
Due to the new format there are fewer spaces available per session. Register now so your child will be sure to get in on the fun!
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