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Save These Dates
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2/4/2012
Test your Preparedness
"Nighttime Sailing
Disaster in Dana Pt"
3/8/2012
Know Your Right under Admiralty Law
4/12/2012
Duffy Challenge
6/14/2012
Disabled Sailors Benefit Regatta
August 2012
WORSA BBQ
9/13/2012
Sail for the Visually Impaired
10/20/2012
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| There will be no General Membership Meeting in February.
Check the WORSA website for information about the exciting meeting planned for March 2012.
WORSA Upcoming Events
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The Southern California Yachting Association, will hold its 23rd Annual Women's Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. This event is open to all women interested in sailing from novice / beginner to expert.
The event maintains its multi-workshop format: Attendees select a combination workshops in areas that best fits their interest and ability, such as: Welcome Aboard (for beginners), Diesels, Going Up the Mast, Introduction to Racing, Tactics, Docking, Overboard Procedures, Suddenly Singlehanded Interactive, Weather, Sail Trim, Basic Navigation, Safety, Nighttime Sailing & Navigation, Hassel-Free Heads, Spinnaker Rigging, Offshore Cruising, and Introduction to Sailing. The Melanie Patterson Memorial Race (BCYC) will again be held in conjunction with the WSC Race workshop, in Harbor 20's. All of the workshops are presented by top women sailors from all over Southern California, many of whom are USCG Licensed Captains.
To top off the event in the evening, Capt. Diane DeWitte will be the featured speaker will entertain after dinner. She has over 30 years of world-wide cruising experience, delivering yachts, racing and personal voyages of thousands of miles. Over the more than 20 years of this event, the evening's speaker has always been the highlight of the day.
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Just a reminder!
WORSA dues are due now! If you did not receive a notice, please contact Nina Manning
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Don't forget, if you are sailing in The Border Run or Newport to Ensenada races you may be asked to show a current, valid ID from your affiliated yacht club or association. Don't be caught empty handed. Renew now.
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Nauti Knots
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Ashley Stopper  Uses: The Ashley Stopper Knot is the name now commonly given to a knot described by Ashley as the Oysterman's Stopper. It is an excellent bulky stopper knot. Ashley's description is that the the knot "...has three rim parts, and these are quite symmetrical when viewed from the underside". The 3-lobed structure can be seen in the final Frame. Advantages: As a bulky, secure, stopper it deserves to be more widely known. It is far less prone to shake loose than the figure 8 knot and is the bulkiest of the simple stoppers. |
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SoCal Sailing Calendar
Winter sailing opportunities . . .
FEBRUARY
- SCYA, Womens' Sailing Convention, February 4
- BYC, Sunkist #4 (outside), February 5
- BCYC, Bogart #2 (to Avalon), February 11
- DPYC, Dana Point Series, #2, February 11
- SSYC, Winter Series #3, February 11
- BCYC, Bogart #3 (to Newport), February 12
- NHYC/SDYC, Islands Race, February 17-18
- SCYA, MidWinters, February 18-19
- SSYC, Winter Series #4, February 25
MARCH
- BCYC, Angleman Series #1, March 3
- DPYC, Dana Point Series, #3 & #4, March 3
- SSYC, DPYC, The Border Run, March 10-11
- DWYC, Double Handed Series #1 & #2, March 10
- BYC, 66 Series #1, March 17
- DPYC, Dana Point Series #5, March 17
- BCYC, Angleman Series #2, March 24
- BYC, Corona del Mar to Cabo Race, March 30
- ALYC, Whale Regatta, March 31-April 1
(Cruises are in RED, special events are in GREEN, races are in BLUE.)
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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
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Applicable Apps
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If you've got an iPhone, you'll want to download these nautical apps:
Or share your favorite apps by sending an email to:
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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.
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Just a couple of hours a month . . .
WORSA is a volunteer organization, currently run by a very few for the benefit of all -- in short -- we need volunteers! As of this writing we are still short one board member. We are currently looking for a Membership Chair, plus various non-voting positions. Do you have two hours a month to volunteer? During 2012 we expect to have six to eight board meetings -- not one every month.
Membership Chair-- a) Work with Secretary to develop Welcome Packet and mail out as needed; b) Mail out membership applications as requested; c) Be responsible for membership sign-in desk at general meetings; d) Provide for guest sign-in and follow-up membership applications. In WORSA Membership Chair is a voting position, so attendance at Board meetings is required.If you have just a couple of hours a month to give to WORSA, please contact Regina Stewart. |
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Your 2012 WORSA Crew
Commodore . . . . . . . : Annette Cook Vice Commodore. . . . : Regina Stewart Secretary . . . . . . . . . : Leslie Riggs Treasurer . . . . . . . . . : vacant Director. . . . . . . . . . . : Johanna Inman Director. . . . . . . . . . . : vacant Membership Chair. . . : vacant |
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WORSA Gear WORSA Burgee $23.00 WORSA Bullion $25.00 Contact: Johanna Inman |
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