This Sunday is the Chris Williford Second Wind Regatta, taking the place of practice for a very important reason. Many of you know Chris, or his background, but for newer families, Chris is a product of the LYC Opti program, who rose through our ranks to win North Americans, Nationals, and a host of other titles. Last year he was diagnosed with leukemia, has received a bone marrow transplant, and has a long road ahead. But he has us on his team, and we help our own.
Sunday is three things -- a fundraiser for Chris and his family, a party for everyone, and some sailing for our sailors. Please have the kids rigged and ready by 9:00 before the close of registration and the 9:30 skippers meeting. The first race starts at 10:15, right in front of the club, and will involve every class of boat LYC can put on the water. Registration costs $100 and we're asking everyone to participate. This will be an amazing show of support for our crewmate Chris and his family.
A few important details:
Do not bring lunch. The kids will have a fun lunch break to enjoy the cookout on shore that is open to anyone and everyone for a low cost.
Please plan to stay yourself. Jody Lewis is organizing multiple, entertaining activities throughout the day and everyone is welcome to stay.
Awards will take place and the day will wrap up at 4:45.
Sunday will be a triple success: sailing, good camraderie, and the chance to help one of our extended family who really needs it.
Thank you.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
LYC Spring Sailing Banquet
LYC Spring Sailing
Banquet
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Main Dining Room
Cocktail Social begins at 5:30 PM
Winter and Spring Sailing Awards
begins at 6:00 PM
$24 Adults
$14 Children 3-12
Children 2 & under are free
Attire: Dressy Casual
Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, May
3rd
To Member Services
954.524.5500
LYC Secures National Team Practice
LYC has been selected as one of the four locations for a Opti U.S. National Team Practice for the coming year, USODA announced today. The U.S. National Team consists of the top 45 Opti sailors from Team Trials, coached by a coordinated group of the nation's best Opti coaches led by Amanada Clark, the U.S. Olympic 470 skipper in the 2012 Olympic Games. Our USNT practice will be March 14-16, 2014. Typically, the host club is responsible for housing the visiting sailors and coaches, as well as helping them to and from the airport -- a great way to build friendships with Opti sailors across the country.
For more information, including and locations dates for the other USNT practices, visit the story here.
For more information, including and locations dates for the other USNT practices, visit the story here.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Blog E-Mail Technical Update
Many of you have still been receiving the blog e-mails from the old and unreliable "Feedburner" service. I believe all of you received a blank shell e-mail with "Header 1" and "Header 2" text that confused you. This is part of a Liberal Arts' major's attempt to learn RSS Blogging. I'm getting closer.
I have deleted the Feedburner service that was sending e-mail to about 40% of you. I have added the correct content to the new Mailchimp service, which seemed to be sending the e-mails to everyone, there was just nothing in them (until now). So until tomorrow, when you tell me different, I think this is working. If you receive this in your e-mail Inbox on Thursday morning shortly after 6:00 a.m., you're on the new, allegedly reliable service, and should be receiving all e-mails.
By the way, if you didn't get yesterday's e-mail (the last one sent from the old Feedburner service) about the pinnies and the J-80 sailing, please click here to read it directly on the blog. There's some cool stuff happening.
I have deleted the Feedburner service that was sending e-mail to about 40% of you. I have added the correct content to the new Mailchimp service, which seemed to be sending the e-mails to everyone, there was just nothing in them (until now). So until tomorrow, when you tell me different, I think this is working. If you receive this in your e-mail Inbox on Thursday morning shortly after 6:00 a.m., you're on the new, allegedly reliable service, and should be receiving all e-mails.
By the way, if you didn't get yesterday's e-mail (the last one sent from the old Feedburner service) about the pinnies and the J-80 sailing, please click here to read it directly on the blog. There's some cool stuff happening.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
LYC Team Jerseys
We have LYC team pinnies (jerseys) available for sale in the Sailing Office. Pinnies are for all LYC sailors and to be worn outside of the lifejacket. This will help make your sailor more visible on the water, especially during races. These are one-size fits all. Sailors can pick up one pinnie for $20 (we can charge your YSG or member account). Get yours today!
Sunday, April 28th Opti Practice
Commodore's & Intermediate Sailors!
We have set up a special opportunity for your sailors to learn about a different type of sailboat: a J80. The J80 is typically a four person keel boat (instead of a retractable centerboard it has a fixed, lead weighted keel), with two sails.
The Best Boat Club of Fort Lauderdale http://www.fortlauderdaleboatrentals.com/membership.aspx is going to provide these boats to our team for free this Sunday, during regular practice hours. Sailors will have the opportunity to performs all of the duties of big boat sailing: skipper, crew, trimmer, grinder, foreman.
Sailors should meet at LYC at 1:30 in regular sailing attire. Commodore's and Intermediate sailors will ride in the Club's Whaler to Pier 66 with their coaches, sail the J80s in the ocean, and be back at LYC at 4:30. Feel free to call the sailing office if you have any questions...
We have set up a special opportunity for your sailors to learn about a different type of sailboat: a J80. The J80 is typically a four person keel boat (instead of a retractable centerboard it has a fixed, lead weighted keel), with two sails.
The Best Boat Club of Fort Lauderdale http://www.fortlauderdaleboatrentals.com/membership.aspx is going to provide these boats to our team for free this Sunday, during regular practice hours. Sailors will have the opportunity to performs all of the duties of big boat sailing: skipper, crew, trimmer, grinder, foreman.
Sailors should meet at LYC at 1:30 in regular sailing attire. Commodore's and Intermediate sailors will ride in the Club's Whaler to Pier 66 with their coaches, sail the J80s in the ocean, and be back at LYC at 4:30. Feel free to call the sailing office if you have any questions...
2013 Spring Youth Sailing Banquet!
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
5:30 PM Social
6:30 Dinner Buffet
& Pasta Station
Sailing Awards for
Winter & Spring
Invitations with
details to follow by Mail
Reservations to LYC
Front Desk 954-524-5500
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