PSU sailing: Dues and frosh/soph

Hey PSU Sailing,

I've got 2 memos for everyone:

First is that it's the 5th week of the term and dues need to be in to me by friday. I think everyone's paid up, but I want to remind you all to make sure because there's a $25 late fee after this week, and I don't want anyone to get caught by that.

Second is that Frosh/Soph is actually the weekend of Nov 22-23. The NWICSA's google calendar I looked at had incorrect dates and and I just caught the mistake. Sorry for the inconvenience, I hope everyone who was planning on going can still make it, but please let me know soon if you can't.

Thanks everyone, see you at practice.
-Adam 

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PSU sailing: JV Regatta Recap and Upcoming Events

Hey Sailors,
Thank you to all who came out this weekend for our JV regatta. I am
extremely proud of the way PSU sailors placed given the amount of
experience and practice that many of you had.

Also I would like to congratulate Julia, Sky, and Kevin on winning
the Vancouver Lake Sailing Club's championships. They sailed a
Lightning - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_(dinghy) and came
in first place every single race through out the day.

Practice this week will be, as always, Wednesday and Friday @ 3:30
rain or shine, wind or glass. For those of you going to Outlaw this
weekend, Friday practice is mandatory.

Frosh~Soph regatta is coming up on November 22 and 23rd. This
regatta is for first and second year college sailors to increase there
skills and knowledge of racing. Working much like the JV regatta we
had this past Saturday, this event is a really good way to become
comfortable on the race course. There will be more teams and boats on
the starting line which will help get you ready for bigger races and
regattas. if you would like to sign up for this, email adam (ajwhitex@gmail.com
)

A few people on the team were also talking about having a small non-
formal regatta the Saturday before Frosh~Soph, which would be November
15th. This would be a small event for PSU sailors and maybe LC as
well. we could setup a course and run races all day at WSC. It would
also give a chance for graduate, post-bac, and part time students to
sail. we could have at least 8 boats available giving 16 people the
chance to race. Would anyone be interested? if you would like to
sign up for this, email adam (ajwhitex@gmail.com)

See you all at practice,
-Tom Miron

"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose
laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is
immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present. In
this limitless nation, this nation of wind, light, and peace, there is
no other ruler besides the sea."
- Bernard Moitessier
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PSU sailing: JV Scrimmage

Hey PSU Sailing,

Sorry to bombard you with so many emails, Tom and I just wanted to remind everyone that practice this friday is mandatory for all those sailing in the regatta on saturday. It helps to have the full lineup at practice the day before a regatta so everyone who's going can practice together.

So to clarify who's going to the regatta, here's the list so far:

John H.
Kendall
Melody
Kenji
Graham
Jordan
Shannon B.
Shannon
Blake
Sam

If you're not on the list and you'd like to race this weekend, Tom and I have decided to extend the signup deadline to thursday afternoon. I'll be checking my email around 1pm, so if you'd like to go just send me an email before 1 and I'll put you on the list.

Thanks everyone, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
-Adam

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PSU sailing: JV Scrimmage this weekend

Hey PSU Sailing,

I'd like to know who's planning on sailing in the JV scrimmage this saturday. If you'd like to come, please let me know by email or in person by wednesday evening. Since this regatta is governed by ICSA rules, only eligible full-time undergrad students can sail, sorry if there was any confusion over this fact.

Thanks, see you all at practice,
-Adam

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PSU sailing: Sloops recap and updates

Hey sailors,
For those you you not with us this last weekend, we had a blast
competing in Sloop Qualifers in Seattle Washington. The race were
sailed in Thistles at CYC Lechie. We raced all day saturday because
of the light winds predicted for sunday. Kendal, Adam and John
sailind the first two race in light wind. Julia, Sky and I competed
in the next six races until it got dark and Sky's bladder almost
burst. I'm very proud of the dedication and work put forth by every
sailor who competed this weekend. With little time to practice and
learn new boats, I feel that everyone gave it there all. Results are
below.

Just a reminder that this is the fourth week of the term and dues are
due next week. Adam will bring down paperwork to practice if you
still need to fill it out.

We will be going to see "Morning Light," Wednesday at 9:55 pm at the
fox tower 10 theater on Park Ave. All are invited and the more the
merrier. I do reccomend buying tickets in advance because of the
limited showing of this movie.

This coming Saturday (10/25) will be the JV Scrimmage series at our
home club, Willamette Sailing Club. This event gives new sailors the
chance to race with their peers and become more comfortable on the
race course. I highly encourage everyone to sign up. this will give
you a chance to increase your knowledge and skill of sailing. Also
it's a one day event right here in portland. We have space for 32
people to participate.

Practice will be Wednesday and Friday at 3:30 pm. Rain or shine/ Wind
or glass.

See you on the Water,
-Tom Miron

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
Western Wash. Univ. 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 14

2
Univ. of Washington 3 1 2 3 3 2 4 1
4 6 9 12 14 18 19

3
Washington St. Univ. 1 6 5 5 2 3 2 3
7 12 17 19 22 24 27

4
Univ. of Oregon 4 3 4 2 4 4 6 6
7 11 13 17 21 27 33

5
Oregon St. Univ. 7 4 3 7 6 5 5 2
11 14 21 27 32 37 39

6
Univ. of Victoria 5 5 7 6 5 8 3 4
10 17 23 28 36 39 43

7
Portland St. Univ. 6 8 8 4 7 6 8 8
14 22 26 33 39 47 55

8
Lewis and Clark 8 7 6 8 8 7 7 7
15 21 29 37 44 51 58
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PSU sailing: Required Reading for Sloops

Hey Sailors,

Here is the required reading (and viewing) I promised for those going to sloops.

Videos:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7305769537288836944&hl=en

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2750300108052974916

Reading:

http://thistle.dwinchester.com/ - Dan Winchester's page (the guy who took us out on his boat)

http://thistlesailing.blogspot.com/2006_09_01_archive.html - This site has a step by step how to on roll tacking and gybing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thistle_(dinghy)

These are just a few i found, but let me know if you guys find something better.

Hope this helps,

-Tom Miron

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PSU sailing: Sailing Movie

Hey Sailors,
Disney recently released a movie in which....

"Fifteen young sailors... six months of intense training... one chance
at the brass ring. This exciting True-Life documentary tells the
inspiring story of a group of intrepid and determined young men and
women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life's first great
adventure. Racing a high-performance 52-foot sloop in the TRANSPAC,
the most revered of open-ocean sailing competitions, the crew of
"Morning Light" matches wits and skills in a dramatic 2300 mile
showdown against top professionals. From their earliest training
sessions in Hawaii conducted by world-class teachers through their
test of endurance on the high seas, they form an unbreakable bond in
the process of becoming a singular team that is greater than the sum
of its parts. "

if you want more info: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/morninglight/

Anyway i was wondering if anyone on the team would like to go next
monday night or wednesday after practice.

if you would like to go, email me saying what day works better for
you, monday night or wednesday night.

i will buy a bunch of tickets and people can just pay me back.

let me know

-Tom
tmiron@gmail.com

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PSU sailing: Upcoming Regattas

Hey PSU Sailing,

Hope everyone's term is going well so far. I'm working on the travel forms for the next few regattas, and I'd like to know who wants to go. Here's who I have so far:

Outlaw (Nov 1st):
Josh
Sky
Julia
Tom
John H.
Alieta

Frosh/Soph (Nov 15th):
Sky
Shannon
Graham
Jordan
Tom
Julia
John H.
Alieta
Florence

If you would like to cancel, or if anyone else from the team wants to be added to these lists, please let me know soon. It's not too late to make changes, but we are approaching the two week deadline for Outlaw. I really encourage all team members who are available to go to these regattas. Both are always a lot of fun, and good opportunities for beginners to get more comfortable with racing. Frosh/Soph is for newer skippers only and has coaches on the water giving advice during races, so it's a great learning experience.

Thanks, see you on the water.
-Adam

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PSU sailing: Weekend recap/ Sloops info

Hey sailors,

Thanks to everyone who came out Saturday. I'd love to see you guys at
practice Wednesday and friday at 3:30. If you would like to go to any
regattas, please look at the calendar on our website (sailimg.pdx.edu)
and send adam an email letting him know which ones you plan on
attending his email address is ajwhitex@gmail.com, and he need two
weeks notice minimum. If you have any questions please feel free to
email me.

The line up for sloops next weekend will be as follows:

Skippers - tom and kendal
Midship - john and sky
Foredeck - julia and Adam
Alternate - Jordan or grahm

I'd like to give a huge thanks to Don Winchester and Mike Rees for
taking us out on their boats and show us the ropes. Don has also
agreed to take a few people out on Wednesday to give us a little more
time in a thistle. We will also have regular practice in FJs that day.

Just a reminder that we are going into the third week of the term and
dues are do. There is a $25 fine for dues not paid by the 5th week of
the term and you will not be aloud to travel with the team until they
are paid.

Also a few people still owe me money from last weekends gas which was
$14 each.

See you on the water Wednesday,
Tom Miron
Sailing team captain

Tmiron@gmail.com
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PSU sailing: Open House Sailing

Hi Portland State Sailors!

  Thanks to everyone who came out to Party in the Park we had a great showing and got to meet lots of new potential sailors.  We have an exciting fall regatta schedule planned and we're hoping for many blustery practices down at the Willamette Sailing Club. 

 I want to remind everyone that this coming weekend is our Open House Sailing Event. Saturday, OCT 11th, from 12pm-4 we will be meeting at the Willamette Sailing Club to welcome new members to the club.  This would be a great time for anyone interested in our club to come down and see what its all about. There will be a chance for everyone to get out on the water and try out sailing. No experience is necessary. Please bring clothes you don't mind getting wet, we will be meeting rain or shine. WSC is located at 6336 Beaver Ave.  There are directions on our website under the venue section, (sailing.groups.pdx.edu).

Add the event on facebook and invite your friends.
 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=42980051884

   Hope to see you there,

          Julia Purcell
         

         

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