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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">Here is the NOR for Ski/Sail from Ralph (see below). Dust off your boats, find a last-minute crew (or ask me for help), and get psyched! </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">I'm also trying to figure out what trailers are available. If you have a trailer or boat you'd be willing to lend (or perhaps charter), let me know.</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">Also, check in with me or Holt if you need housing. We both have ski condos with space, although Holt's is more centrally located (mine's in Truckee).</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">Avery<BR></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">P.S. - This Just In: Ralph just called to say that Sunday afternoon is the Squaw Pond-Crossing. Bonus points may be awarded to ski-sail competitors who also compete in the pond-crossing!</DIV>
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<TD class=event-date width=60>April 15 </TD>
<TD><SPAN class=event-head>Lake Cushing Classic </SPAN><SPAN class=event-subhead>Squaw Valley’s Signature Spring Event! </SPAN><SPAN class=event-text>The legendary tradition of pond skimming lives on and Squaw Valley USA does it best! Strap on those old skis or snowboards (or the creative pond crossing vessel of your choice) and attempt to cross the chilly waters of Lake Cushing. A must experience afternoon of water fun. *Weather permitting. Details: 530-583-6985 </SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">----- Forwarded Message ----<BR>From: Ralph Silverman <ralph@cachriscraft.com><BR>To: Avery Patton <avery_patton@yahoo.com>; Caroline McNally <caroline_mcn@yahoo.com>; alex@hd96.com; Matthew. Sessions <matthew.sessions@meetingsmedia.com><BR>Sent: Monday, April 2, 2007 11:53:25 AM<BR>Subject: SkiSail<BR><BR>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN class=orangecapsbig1><B><FONT face=Arial color=#ff6633 size=4><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 15pt">The 2007 Ski/Sail National Championships </SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN><B><FONT face=Arial color=#ff6633 size=4><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 15pt; COLOR: #ff6633; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; LETTER-SPACING: 0.1pt"><BR><SPAN class=orangecapsbig1><B><FONT face=Arial color=#ff6633>will be held in Lake Tahoe April 13 - 15, 2007</FONT></B></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT face=Arial color=#ff6633><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: #ff6633; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; LETTER-SPACING: 1.2pt"><BR></SPAN></FONT></B><SPAN class=subheadblue141><B><FONT face=Arial color=#00365d size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Competitors have been preparing for this one for a long, long time!</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN class=bodytext1><B><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">This is a three event challenge.</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <BR>You must qualify in the <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">skiing race</SPAN></B>, the <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">sailing regatta </SPAN></B>and<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> the</SPAN></B> <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">party</SPAN></B> to be scored in the event. Every sailor must ski and every skier must sail, and every sailor must party. The sponsors are lined up and Squaw Valley and Sunnyside are ready for our invasion! Entry fee includes lift tickets and parties. Check it out – Get psyched, wax those boards and fix your trailer lights!</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=orangecaps><B><FONT face=Arial color=#ff6633 size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Sailing Venue – Tahoe City , CA</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Offering the most consistent winds on the west shore, Tahoe City is a great venue for sailboat racing. The Coast Guard ramp has great launching facilities close to the racecourse.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=orangecaps><B><FONT face=Arial color=#ff6633 size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Skiing Venue – Squaw Valley USA</SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Site of the 1960 Winter Olympics plays host to our ski competition. With the largest lift network in the U.S. , 33 lifts, 6 mountain peaks, 4,000 skiable acres and High Camp Bath & Tennis Club the eighth wonder of the world.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><SPAN class=subheadblue1><B><FONT face=Arial color=#00365d size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt">Format:</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN><B><FONT face=Arial color=#00365d size=1><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #00365d; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Regatta Score plus Ski Race placement determines the winner.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><B><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">V-15 and Laser:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Every sailor gets four runs and his or her top three times will be counted.</SPAN></FONT></P></TD>
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<P><SPAN class=subheadblue1><B><FONT face=Arial color=#00365d size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt">Friday April 13, 2007 (Ooh, creepy)</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">6:30 pm</SPAN></B> Registration Party, Pete 'n Peters, Tahoe City<BR> <BR></SPAN></FONT><SPAN class=subheadblue1><B><FONT face=Arial color=#00365d size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt">Saturday April 14, 2007</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">10:30 am</SPAN></B> Skippers Meeting, Coast Guard Ramp in Tahoe City<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">12:00 pm</SPAN></B> First Shape for all fleets, Tahoe City<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">6:30 pm</SPAN></B> Now Famous Buffet Dinner and Party at Tahoe Yacht Club along with a great RALFFLE
.<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Post Party</SPAN></B> "What a Stupid T-shirt" Party. Venue TBD<BR> <BR></SPAN></FONT><SPAN class=subheadblue1><B><FONT face=Arial color=#00365d size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt">Sunday April 15, 2005</SPAN></FONT></B></SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">9:00 am</SPAN></B> Ski Racing, Squaw Valley USA<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">12:00 pm</SPAN></B> Free Skiing for participants, Squaw Valley USA<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">3:30 pm</SPAN></B> Awards Ceremony and Raffle, Bar One, Squaw Valley USA</SPAN></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial color=#00365d size=1><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #00365d; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT></B></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<P><FONT face=Arial color=#333333 size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please contact us with any questions in regards to racing, crew, boats, housing and party logistics:<BR></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ralph Silverman</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">530.525.0555 Chris-Craft Tahoe</SPAN></FONT></P>
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