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Hi everyone. Sadly, there will be no Vanguard 15 start at the Fall Dinghy this weekend (see below for details if you are registered). Please rest up this winter, get the skiing/kite-surfing/home-improvement bug out of your system and <STRONG>be prepared to represent at Spring Dinghy!!!</STRONG><BR>
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<BR><BR>> Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:39:34 -0700<BR>> From: usher@slac.stanford.edu<BR>> To: wmaclaggan@gmail.com<BR>> CC: racejradm@stfyc.com; natashabaker@hotmail.com<BR>> Subject: StFYC Fall Dinghy Regatta - Vanguard 15 Class<BR>> <BR>> Hi Wesley,<BR>> As most of you know by now, at the close of early registration for the <BR>> Fall Dinghy Regatta on October 22, the Vanguard 15 fleet had a total of <BR>> four entries, a number which hasn't changed through to today. The Notice <BR>> of Race specified that a fleet would need six entries to gain a start, a <BR>> rule that is especially important for a Vanguard 15 fleet since it <BR>> involves setting up a separate race area. So, unfortunately, the <BR>> decision is to drop the Vanguard 15 fleet from the Fall Dinghy Regatta.<BR>> The StFYC Rce Office will provide a full refund to those that have <BR>> pre-registered. Simply contact Melanie Roberts in the Race Office, by <BR>> email at racejradm@stfyc.com or by phone at 415 655 7756.<BR>> It is regrettable that this decision has to be made, especially since <BR>> the Vanguard 15 Fleet has had such a long history or racing at the St <BR>> Francis Yacht Club. And while the fleet won't be racing in the Fall <BR>> Dinghy Regatta this year, it is hoped that the fleet can rally to come <BR>> back strong for both the Spring and Fall Dinghy Regattas in 2009.<BR>> Sincerely,<BR>> <BR>> Tracy Usher<BR>> Regatta Chairman - Fall Dinghy<BR><BR></body>
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