Forms for 2008 Nationals at Lake Fenton.

Registration form.

Map and list of motels.

Camping information.

Schedule for the week.

Racing instructions.

We need raffle items for the Nationals. Please bring any items that you can donate and give them to Kevin Nickels.

WHAT'S NEW

 Latest E-News from Bruce 28 Jun 08

1) Twice in a month is almost more than I can take, but so much has arrived or is happening that waiting would be ill advised.  So you’re wondering what’s hot and what’s not!  Well how about this for starters – by popular demand the Fun/Learn Sail series has been extended.  As close to a Ripley’s believe-or-not as we'll get, no one wanted the fun to end so we will sail at CLYC on Thursday July 3^rd and 10^th.  Gotta love it!!!!!

 2) The Nickels Family would also like to remind EVERYONE that we need items for the Nationals Raffle.  Not sure if CeCe will be selling tickets by the leg or not, but we will need goodies to promote the cause.  Not to worry ladies, Grand Rapids has young sailing star and if he makes it back from Dartmouth for the Nationals he may be just the ticket seller you need J

 3) Lee Parks of the One Design Class Council announced yesterday that: US SAILING brings racing rock stars and legendary one-design leaders together in Atlanta for a great exchange of ideas and information. Here are some of the topics that they will be presenting at this year’s Symposium: Sail America’s Annual Industry Report, PR – Getting the Word Out, Coordinating Class Membership, Regatta Registration & Results, Selling & Fulfilling Sponsorship, Speeding Up Measurement at Regattas, Insurance 101 as well as a series of Sail Fast workshops. Add to that a 2009-12 rules seminar and a race management seminar and you have a weekend full of one-design activities. Check the web for frequent updates: http://www.ussailing.org/odcc/One-DesignSymposiums.asp. As you may remember John Washburn and myself attend the 2007 ODS and our report is in the January Rabble.  In that discussion we noted the national Interlake association provided a $50.00 stipend to any and all Interlakers who attend the 2-day event.  May be our association can kick in a little?  What do you think?

 4) Yvonne and Dave Flanigan explain that “Our Rebel # 3853 was heavily damaged in a storm on Cedar Creek Lake in March. We had two areas on the sides behind the side stays that caved in and most of the rub rail was damaged.  We have donated the boat with all its rigging and 2 suits of sails to Boy Scout Troop 398 In Seven Points, Texas.  They will try to do the needed fiberglass work as they work on merit badges. We feel that in time they will have a good Rebel to sail on the Lake.  They have several Eagle Scouts in the troop and active leadership. If you are interested in an address for the troop, I will get it for you and they might benefit from receiving the Rebel Rabble.  I will pass on our latest Rabble when we have read it.” We would LOVE the address and would also like pictures of the repair process along with a story by the scouts themselves.

 5) Remember that on the 4^th of July party that is on the 4^th of July this year, Clark Lake announces its 1^st Annual Kayak Soccer/Hockey Water Sport (AKS/HWS). Please email Bruce at b1now@juno.com and plan on arriving at 10:30 am for a game time of 10:50ish or so.  Reservations for the party must be made to Dan Bush as announced in the flyer. 

 6) Fleet Captains please forward this e-mail to your fleet, as I do not have everyone’s address.  And do NOT forget to send in your Fleet series scores.   

Bruce LJJ Nowak, Rabble Editor, NRCA & Sailing & Safety CLYC

Latest E-News from Bruce 23 Jun 08

 1) Weather – weather have we had the weather!  From Des Plaines to Grand Rapids as well as Clark Lake the tale of wind comes roaring across our bows as races must be postponed for safety’s sake.  Of course we have had a lot of success from the DPYC

Memorial Day Regatta

Rebel Fleet # 23

May 26, 2008

to the recently completed Grand Rapids Yacht Club Invitational held last weekend with

this fine group of Rebel sailors traveling as far as Dartmouth to attend the windy races.  Fleet 2 results are posted on the club website at: www.clarklakeyachtclub.org.

We also heard from James Garrison of Minnesota who “salvaged Rebel #441 from a field at a marina in Outing, Minnesota.  The boat was left lying 

upside down with a nasty fork-lift hole in the hull; the deck was shot with small trees growing out of the gunwales.”  Then after making repairs he and

 his wife Roxanne took the yet to be named boat out “sailing on Bald Eagle lake, next to White Bear lake, and we were sailing in sustained winds of 

about 20 knots, with 35 knot gusts. I could sail on a reach and close to the wind, spilling wind as needed, but was afraid of getting knocked down.

”  Now that’s weather!

 Greenwood Lake notes that “So far, quite a few have expressed a desire to go to Fenton.  I know that the Zimmers are going so that Josh can defend his Jr National title.  Jim Miller and Dan Leon have also expressed a desire to go.  I am planning on showing up with two different crews.  George is uncommitted so far.  Jack Schuchart is also uncommitted.  Jeff Schuchart once again has to work (that guy has to get another job!).  Bob Krahulik hasn't surfaced yet this season, so we don't know if he will be joining us.”  With that we are wondering if the Gage will come up from Coldwater so that the two Junior National Champions can sail head to head.

 Bill Selick also noted that “It's that time of year again, and Fleet 21 is trying to expand our membership, but we don't have enough boats. I've been given authority by my fleet to look around for another boat like "Orange Crush" to buy so we are ready when a new member shows up at our doorstep.  I intend to do some shopping while I am out west (not sure when we will take delivery, but we can work that out later). We are looking for any hull number between 3900 and 4100 which would make a nice starter boat for a new member or an upgrade for anyone with a "clunkers".  We are not interested in boats with major problems as that might be a turnoff for new members. (We already have 3 or 4 of those boats sitting around the lake, so we have enough of them if needed).”  You may contact Bill at: bill@selick.com and be sure to wish him a happy 50^th as of June 22^nd.

 2) Clark Lake is wrapping up its Fun/Learn Sail Series this coming Thursday, June 26^th.  We’ve had a great turn out with about 16 or so new to sailing folks coming out and enjoying our sailing program.  Plus we have had the usual suspects on the water helping out and sailing all about.  Thanks so much for joining in on the fun! To end the series, we are hoping to have a little double-deck 7 card draw on the water, if the wind cooperates. 

 For the 4^th of July party that is on the 4^th of July this year, Clark Lake announces its 1^st Annual Kayak Soccer/Hockey Water Sport (AKS/HWS).  Using a large orange ball on a field marked by racing buoys we will have 2 teams of 5 or 6 or more or less face off for about 30 minutes.  Only the goalie will be able use their hands, and checking is not allowed – splashing sounds fair.  We will also need a couple of volunteers to act as refs, as the use of power boats is unsafe.  Please email Bruce at b1now@juno.com and plan on arriving at 10:30 am for a game time of 10:50ish or so.  Reservations for the party must be made to Dan Bush as announced in the flyer. 

 3)  The Rebel Rabble went to the printer a bit late but was mailed out last Thursday.  In apologizing for the delay I would remind everyone but especially our fleet captains to provide stories about your goings on, so we can all enjoy the fairy tale.  Thank You.

 Bruce LJJ Nowak

Rabble Editor, NRCA + Sailing & Safety, CLYC