|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Save These Dates | |
November General Meeting
11/10/2011 WORSA's Annual Holiday 12/8/11
|
|
|
 | |
Download Membership Application |
|
|
Moorings All Taken?
No Worries! | |
Local author, Cap'n Marc Hughston has made it easy for us SoCal sailors to enjoy Catalina any time of the year . . . even during those crowded summer months when moorings are not so easy to come by.
Get your own copy of Cap'n Hughston's popular Catalina anchoring guide.
Anchoring at Catalina: No Moorings? No Problem!
|
|
|
Nauti Knots
| |
The One Knot Everyone Needs To Know.
Animated Bowline If you can't tie the knot, better tie a lot! - sailor's warning |
|
|
Applicable Apps |
If you've got an iPhone, you'll want to download these nautical apps:
Or share your favorite apps by sending an email to:
|
|
|
Mother Ocean Sez . . . | |
Please remember to boat clean, boat green.
We are but temporary stewards of this planet. Do your part to keep our oceans clean and healthy for the marine life.
OUR lives and future depend upon it. |
|
|
|
|
WORSA's
November Meeting Presentation
Back by popular demand!
Cap'n Susie's "What If" Panel
Thursday, November, 10, 2011
1900 (7:00 p.m.)
American Legion Yacht Club
215 East 15th Street
Newport Beach
(note new venue)
|
|
This year's 'What If . . . ?' Panel | |
November's meeting presentation is an interactive session.
The panel members, Captain Susie Campbell, Captain Toni Rawlins, KC Matlock and Judy Fusco will each present a "What would you do if . . . ?" scenario that they have personally experienced. Be prepared to participate in suggestions for solutions.
If we have time at the end, the panel will be prepared to participate in "What If" questions posed by the audience!
|
|
|
Commodore's Corner
by Barbara Sanford
WORSA's annual holiday party will be at LBYC again this year. Be sure to mark your calendar and join us there on 12/8/11. Bring a toy to donate.
Fair Winds, Barbara Sanford Commodore 909.215.6926 |
|
Another Successful
Sail for the Visually Impaired
|
Every year excitement and anticipation mount and finally the morning arrives - the day of The Sail for the Visually Impaired (SVI) is here! Both guests and volunteers look forward to the annual event that is held at the American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC) every October.
Months of planning and preparation take place as ALYC, WORSA and other volunteers come together to provide a day sail for visually impaired guests. WORSA members were on-hand again this year to greet and check in guest, serve meals, assist guest with any needs and guide them safely on and off the boats.
Also, again this year an enthusiastic group of young volunteers were on hand to treat the guide dogs to an afternoon of play and leisure, and loving care. Forty five boat owners and skippers volunteer boats, time and crew. Guests and their escorts were taken out of Newport Harbor for a fun afternoon of sailing. The weather obliged the sailors with a warm and sunny afternoon, good seas and light winds provided near perfect conditions for this year's event.
Jim Treydte, skipper of Sugarlips, took out four guests for the afternoon. Three of the SVI sailors volunteered to take turns helming the 39 Santana. Jim commented that each of the three new skippers kept Sugarlips on a straight course and all did an excellent job with little verbal guidance.
On another boat, the afternon sparked a little romance. While out sailing, one young mand got down on bended knee and proposed to his girlfriend. She said YES!Y A wonderful moment that truly exemplifies the overall emotion of this annual event.
Every year the guests' excitement for this annual event is contagious. For everyone who brings their boat and all who volunteer on land this is truly a rewarding day and when it is over and all the work is done guests, escorts and volunteers alike begin to look forward to next year's Sail for the Visually Impaired.
|
|
|
|
SoCal Events Calendar
Fall sailing opportunities . . .
NOVEMBER
- BCYC, DoubleHanded Series #3, November 5
- BYC, Sunkist #1 (C.H.O.C.) Outside, November 5
- BCYC, Hot Rum Series #3 & #4, November 13
- OYC, Turkey Day Race, November 13
DECEMBER
- DPYC, Year End Regatta, December 3
- BYC, Sunkist #2 Outside, December 4
- OYC, Holiday Regatta, December 11
(Cruises are in RED, special events are in GREEN, races are in GRAY.)
|
|
Southern California 2011 Boat Parades
Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights
December 9, 10, 16 & 17
Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade December 10
King Harbor Holiday Boat Parada
December 10 Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights December 10 - 23
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
December 14 - 18 San Diego Parade of Lights December 18
|
|
The Membership Mothership
WORSA is your membership club and we invite you to enjoy the camaraderie of other like-minded sailor members.
As a paid member, if you have a friend who you think might also enjoy joining WORSA, we encourage you to invite them to attend a meeting as your guest, free of charge!
Please let us know in advance so that we might be prepared to personally welcome your guest, introduce them to other members, and share with them the benefits of becoming a member of WORSA.
email Membership Director, KC Matlock
|
|
But WAIT, There's MORE!
Check Out These OTHER SoCal Sailing Associations
Orange Coast College Sailing Association
Meetings held the fourth Monday of the month
For more information: OCCSA
Women's Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay
Meetings held the second Tuesday of the month
For more information: WSA
Long Beach Sailing Foundation: Sea Gal's
Extensive calendar of events, meetings, and classes
For more information: Sea Gals
Long Beach & Los Angeles Women's Sailing Association (aka Sailing Chicks)
Meetings held the third Tuesday of the month
For more information: Sailing Chicks
|
WORSA Gear WORSA Burgee $23.00 WORSA Bullion $25.00
Contact: Cindy Stoeckel |
|
Your 2011 WORSA Crew
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
