PSU sailing: Sailing update

hey everyone,
just wanted to let you know that i posted some pictures from Cougar
Cup and Outlaw that were taken by Gavin. You can see the photos
here: http://sailing.groups.pdx.edu/pic.html

if anyone else has
photos from regattas please email them to me and i'll post them as well.
also, i wanted to give a quick update on up coming regattas. a lot
of people have been confused about what is going on when, and are
wanting to plan out spring break and what not. So here are the
upcoming regattas and dates:

March 1-2: Jeremy Mcintyre Team Race Redwood City, CA
April 5-6: St. Franacis San Francisco, CA
April 12-13: Rainier Cup Cascade Locks, OR
April 19-20: Women's Champs Eugene, OR
May 3-4: NW Team Race Champs Portland, OR
May 10-11: UVic Regatta Victoria, BC
May 17-18: Gorge Invite Cascade Locks, OR

all of these can be found on the calendar on the website at:
http://sailing.groups.pdx.edu/cal.html

If you haven't already done so, please sign up to receive the NWICSA
(northwest intercollegiate sailing association) emails here: http://

www.collegesailing.org/mailman/?listname=nwicsa
by doing so you will receive all the latest information about
regattas in the northwest.

please also sign up for the general College sailing email list here:
http://www.collegesailing.org/docs/email.asp

that's all... see you all at practice today, wednesday, and friday @
3 pm

-Tom Miron
925.787.2966
tmiron@gmail.com

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PSU sailing: Weekly Update

Howdy y'all,
We just got back from a fun weekend of racing in Galveston, Texas. Some
of us must have forgotten what it was like to sail in the warm sun; but it
was everything I vaguely remember. Before the first race Stevi and I were
trying to decide whether we should wear thermals or boots. Unfortunately we
packed thermals (unnecessary) but not sunscreen, so after eight races on
Saturday our melanin deficient bodies were suitably pink.
The wind was a consistent 8-12 knots from the nearly the same direction
for two whole days. Serious credit goes out to Justin and Adam for pulling
out some great finishes and keeping us out of the basement. After a few
early stumbles they held their own in the front half of B-division for every
race. As for A-division well... I have always insisted that sailing is a
thinking-(wo)mans sport and I consistently forgot about that little gem
despite Stevi's helpful reminders. But I must say that I did learn quite a
bit about tactics and reading the course which is something I knew needed
improvement. So now if I can just put it all together...
A Texas sized thanks to TAMUG for hosting the regatta and setting up an
excellent barbeque, Chad for inviting us to his house and for the 420 tips
and also the Flagship Hotel for a unique sleep experience.
Next weekend is the NW clinic up at UW-Sand Point. I need confirmation
by Tuesday evening about who will attend. If I do not here from you I will
assume that you are not going and will cancel one of the vehicle
reservations, which means no room. Call, email or skywrite your intentions
by Tuesday at 1530.
Also this Friday Lewis and Clark (sailing team, not the explorers) will
join is for a special team race practice so be there! One last note to any
Texans reading this: Potato Salad does not fulfill the same dietary
requirements as green salad. But I love your iced tea.
See you on the bayou,
-Josh
Commodore-Team Oregon Trail

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PSU sailing: Jeff Mixdorf Memorial Regatta and other news.

Good morning team,
As most of you know, we just returned from Lake Whatcom and the Jeff
Mixdorf Memorial Regatta hosted by Western Washington University. The
conditions were challenging to say the least with light shifty winds and
unfamiliar boats. For future races I think that WWU should sell some of
that gorgeous lake front property to finance a wind machine. But what do I
know about real estate? You can view the results at ICSA website:

http://www.collegesailing.org/nwicsa.

We all hoped to place better but in
the end our inexperience won out. Fortunately we have conducted an
extensive autopsy and everyone is pretty clear where to focus. In the end
it was still a lot of fun and I cant think of anyone else with whom I would
rather spend 11 hours in a cramped van.
I would like to give a special thanks to Western Washington University
for hosting the race, Kyle Eaton and rest of the race committee for keeping
us honest and on course and of course Randy, Catherine and Nancy for
generously putting us up for the weekend.
As mentioned earlier Stevi, Justin, Adam, Tom and I will be heading to
Galveston to finally get some ocean sailing and Texas BBQ. We will be
leaving early Friday afternoon so practice will not be held. Practice will
resume on Monday the 11th at 1500.
Keep looking at the website for updates and news for upcoming races and
team meetings.
See you on the water.
-Josh

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