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Latest E-News from Bruce 20 May 09

 1)      Our Annual Spring meeting was on March 7^th at the beautiful Grand Rapids Yacht Club in Grand Rapids Michigan.  There was a robust discussion on the best way to help our builder sell more Nickel’s Rebels.  Left unresolved was the question of how best to accomplish that. Some suggested that the focus on old boat restorations was undermining that support as old boats are the ones being purchased.  Yet others thought recycling old boats was an easy way for fleets to get new members who then may want to buy the new Mark V once involved with Rebel racing.  A quick review of our distant past reveals that the sales manager would regularly write for the Rabble with the practice coming to an end in the late 1980’s.  Since then we have promoted the Rebel at Chicago Sail-Only Boat Show and made announcements like the following:

2)      Hugh wanted to let everyone know that they have a new Rebel here at the Nickels Boat Works (NBW) which they would like some assistance in selling. The boat is orange and comes with a new trailer for only $12,000.00.  NBW, 1871 Tower Street, Flint Michigan 48502, 810 767 4050 or hugh@nickelsboats.com.

3)      Other than the above notices we do not have a marketing plan.  Hank Hodgson forwarded the ILCA Fleet Development Initiative which includes funding to defray the expense of shipping the Lighting overseas.  Although I’m quite certain that Mary and Jerry would not mind some help with shipping costs when they decide to order a new boat, they are our only ‘overseas-fleet’ leaving us with the same dilemma.  How does the NRCA generate boat sales?

4)      Although that is not a rhetorical question, I’ve no answer to offer.  I do know that Jerry and Mary finally to their Rebel out for a sail which is another Okinawa tale to be read the May Rabble.  Rabble printing was delayed for a number of reasons and should arrive shortly.  Everyone should be able to find the Rabble on line shortly as Neil hoped to post it before traveling north.

5)      There has been a lot of chatter on the e-vine about the Rockhall 2009 Open One-Design Regatta.  This year Rockhall and the Grand Rapids Invitational happen to be on the same June 20^th weekend making it a difficult choice.  Where ever you choose to be, will be a great time as you are sailing with Rebel friends. 

6)      Dave Lochner writes: The first question I have is about the boat's pedigree. The sails are numbered 1030, but I can not find a hull number on the boat. Where might I confirm this number? Also, if this is hull number 1030, when was it built? And by whom? Read more about Dave’s new Rebel 1030 in the Rabble and help answer his questions by responding to: davelochner@mac.com.

7)      Wanted: History, Obituary Column writer for the Rabble: b1now@juno.com.

8)      New Rebel for only $12,000.00.  NBW, 1871 Tower Street, Flint Michigan 48502, 810 767 4050 or hugh@nickelsboats.com.

 Bruce LJJ Nowak, Rebel Rabble Editor, NRCA

Left to Right: Bill Hanson, Diana Kremen, Tom Laskowski, John Ciborowski, Peggy Quiniff, Mark Quiniff, Theresa Stoodley. Joe Stoodley, John Washburn, Mike Stoodley, Neil Robb, Jim Quiniff, Dick Carlson, John VandenBrink, Rado Mihailescu, Irene Faulkner,  Judi Washburn, Phil Faulkner.                                                             Photo: Bruce Nowak

Scott Wright,Steve Rowe, Barry and Bruce Nowak, Art Daglow, Al Vorel,  Mark Quiniff, Judy Washburn, LeAnne Daglow, Mike Stoodley, Chris Knape,  Jim Quiniff, John Wahburn and Neil Robb.  Front RowAnn Markaity, Amy  Bourne, Mary and Karel Vorel and Kayla Kalmbach