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July 23, 2010
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CRAW Conflict Threatens RCC

Quite the firestorm erupted in the land 'o cheese this past week when some of the more observant members of CRAW cried foul to the organizing committee for what they considered an egregious error.  It was pointed out that a great inequity had developed which was likely to significantly offend some of the event's attendees.  Having been found guilty without the opportunity to be proven innocent, the committee suffered deep emotional wounds.  Recognizing that the issue was well beyond their own intellectual capacity, the committee concluded that wise outside counsel was necessary.  But who? The President...the Pope...the Dalai Lama...Snoop Dog?  No, it had to be the sage of all sages--Randy, the RCC Bartender. 

"Randy," we says, "we're getting raked over the coals cuz we got way too many dudes and not enough chicks coming to our event.  We didn't even recognize that we had a glass ceiling in Racine, but the membership is organizing.  Got some radicals among them who could resort to bimbo-terrorism, and that could derail the entire event.  Please tell us great one, how do we solve this epic dilemma?" 

"Fear not dumb-ass-hoppers," says Randy.  "The solution is right in front of your eyes, you just can't see it.  Believe in destiny, and drop some cash in my tip jar before I throw you out of here for loitering."    Sparing no expense one of us dropped a crisp George Washington into the jar.  "Wow, not only are you dumb, says Randy, "you're also cheap."  Not really understanding his point, we assumed it was something about ridding oneself of negative thoughts and worldly possessions.  "Please, go on," we said. 

"I have sent word to those with great power and influence.  Fear not, for the Biccardi Girls have been summoned here on Sunday night, and the Miller Girls on Wednesday night," whispered Randy in a trance-like state.  "They will be nearly 70 strong.  I have done my best to correct the inequity, but I must warn you...the ladies are far younger, more beautiful and less clothed than the general population.  It was the best I could do on such short notice.  It is my hope that your membership will have the wisdom to see beyond this shortcoming, and that harmony will once again return to your group." Ahhhh, yup, that should take care of it.  

Miller Girls working hard to correct the great injustice.Millerhere.
Miller Girls

Unidentified dumb ass celebrating gender equity with Biccardi girls.   
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Feeling quite proud of this accomplishment, The Dude relayed the great resolution to Mrs. Dude.  "What a bunch of morons," she said rolling her eyes! "Not the girls, you and all your dumb ass buddies.  At least they get paid to be nice to old, fat, balding white guys.  And let me remind you, that you've got daughters their age."  Ouch, that hurt...she's a hard woman!

RYC Passes Pre-Event Inspection
Welcoming entrance:  Check
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Happy, helpful RYC Staff:  Check
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Randy's well-stocked bar:  Check
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Manicured tent-camping area:  Check
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Dreamy RV village:  Check
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Miles of beautiful beach:  Check
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Team Towhead Selected for Free Ride

Team Towhead's ride for the week: Viper Club Boat equipped with special Junior sail plan.
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GeneralLeeAHPC (Australian High Performance Catamarans) has selected Team Towhead--Owen Eliasen (age 12), Frankie Hearn (age 12) and Davie Winquist (age 11) to race the Viper Club boat in the Racine Catamaran Championships.  Within the F16 class rules, it is perfectly legal for all three boys to sail together on the boat.  They will be sailing at a combined weight of 250 lbs.  The team will be arriving in Racine on Thursday, August 5 for several days of training on the boat supervised by AHPC Junior Program Head, John Casey, as well as other members of the Red Gear Racing Team, including Robbie Daniel and Jill Nickerson. 

GeneralLeeDavie Winquist is the most decorated of the three having won or finished in the hardware at numerous local, regional and some national Optimist Dinghy regattas.  All three boys also sail O'pen Bics, with Frankie and Owen competing in national events within this fast-growing class.  Frankie and Davie also race iceboats in the winter, both competing in the North American Ice Opti Championships the last three years. 

The boys are all sons of catamaran sailors, so they have raced with their Dads on a variety of cats including F16, F18 and A-cats.  If conditions are favorable, Team Towhead plans to warm up by competing in the 2-day weekend regatta preceding the National Championships.
 
Still Want to Come:  Could Try Lying to Us
CryingOK, so you're a slacker.  All your pals played by the rules, paid on time, sent in their insurance AND NOW you still want to come.  But that $100 late payment fee is scaring you away.  Well, I can't make any guarantees, but you could try lying to our Treasurer.  If you can spin an impressive enough tale of woe, he just might cut you some slack.  He may ask you to buy some extra raffle tickets and a round of rum, but hey, you'd still get to come to the party!  Here's his e-mail: [email protected].  Start whining.  

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