Hi Everyone,
Well it has been a busy year and next year proves to be just as busy with an
Internationals Regatta, on West River planned for Thanksgiving weekend. None
of these events would ever take place if it weren't for the incredibly
industrious executive, running around behind the scenes, all year round when
others are dreaming of Sugar Plum Fairies!! I'd like to take this
opportunity to welcome some new enthusiastic members to our executive: Allan
Measor who will be responsible for the schedule, Stephanie Mah will take
over the Training portfolio and anticipates holding another Woman's training
weekend and something great for race training in preparation for the
Internationals, Cathy Ann White will be the secretary even though she is
currently bed ridden because of knee surgery (lesson to all...forget surfing
and stick to Albacores), Sandy Swiatlowski is back after a one year
sabbatical to bring us another successful Canadians Regatta, Ann Savege will
be filling the big boots of the past Commodore with her level headedness.
Back for more is the Roth family (Jason as Treasurer and George as Chief
Measurer and all things to do with little blue cards and meeting class
rules) David Weaver the "Godfather" who is our Chief Specifications Chair
and has been busy for the last few months, with a team to rewrite class
rules to conform to ISAF standards, Christine has reduced her load this year
(NOT) but will be responsible for Shackles and Cringles still, so keep those
photos and articles coming, Janet Duff membership and laughs at large, Henry
Pedro looks after promotions including the Boat Show and our website.What a
team!!! If there is anything you would like to suggest, we're all ears just
drop us a note our contact info is on the website. (www.albacore.ca).
Its a small world and the Albacore world is even smaller. Unlike many of
our past Commodores, I didn't come into sailing until I was in my 30's, but
hardly a month goes by when I don't meet someone who either learned how to
sail in an albacore, or has one at the cottage, heck I even meet people who
have been excellent racers in our fleet, while I'm on the dance floor!! The
numbers of new members continues to increase and the knowledge and level of
racing gets better each year. There are so many friends, world wide that I
have met through this crazy old sport, that make me feel welcome whether I'm
in England where "water" just sounds so much nicer , or our friends to the
south who marvel at the number of Albacores on a Friday night race course.
So get out to as many events as you can, there should be no excuse for
travelling, since many trailers are available, some people are even willing
to billet us, stinky clothes and all, but more over the ever lasting
friendships and experiences are second to none.
Looking forward to another exciting year!
T
Commodore
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