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eric raffini <eric.raffini@gmail.com>; <br>
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V-15 Fleet <sfv15@myfleet.org>; <br>
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details for upcoming Vanguard Racing Season -- starts next week! <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Hey
folks,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Just
wanted to provide you some information about the upcoming Vanguard racing
season.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">First
of all, Thursday night fleet racing at TISC starts next week – April 5<sup>th</sup>
and continues through September 13th.
That’s 24 weeks of sailing! Racing fees for the entire season will
remain the same this year at $135 (payable to TISC) and the Vanguard 15 fleet
dues are $20 (payable to Vanguard Fleet 53). The nightly
“drop-in” fee is $15 for tenants and $20 for non-tenants. In a few days, we hope to be able to
accept fees and dues online via Paypal, but are still working a few issues out
with TISC (stay tuned for more info). Otherwise, you can
bring your old-fashioned checks and printed registration forms (attached) to Pier-In on Sunday morning or on
Thursday, April 5th. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Remember:
Registration forms and dues need to be completed/signed/paid <b>before you will be scored. No Exceptions!</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Mike
Bishop is helping to coordinate the Race Committee this year. Super is back!
And will have help from Nancy and others looking to gain RC experience/hours.
Our plan is to start the Laser Sailors at 6:15pm and the Vanguards at 6:30pm
–sharp! This will hopefully
alleviate any congestion on the ramp and ensure that we can get as many races
in before sunset. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Probably the biggest change
this year has to do with TISC’s volunteer policy and requirements. Basically,
our </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;">use
of the TISC facility is contingent upon maintaining our status as “TISC
volunteers.” In addition to hosting the series, TISC provides liability
insurance to sailors while on the water. To maintain this relationship and keep
our fees low, all sailors racing in the series are responsible for fulfilling
the following volunteer hours (per boat) over the course of the season:</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"> </span></b></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222;">·<span style="font-size:7pt;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;">Tenants:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"> Vanguard - <b>18 hours</b>, Laser - <b>12 hours</b></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"> Non-tenants:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"> Vanguard - <b>12 hours</b>, Laser - <b>6
hours</b></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222;">·<span style="font-size:7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;">Sailors who
pay the “drop-in” entry fee more than 3 nights over the course of the season
shall also be required to fulfill these hours.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222;">·<span style="font-size:7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;">Sailors are
responsible for tracking and reporting their volunteer hours directly with
TISC.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222;">·<span style="font-size:7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;">Sailors agree
to reimburse TISC at the rate of $20/hour for all unfulfilled hours at the end
of the season. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#222222;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">A couple of key dates to put on your calendar where
TISC really needs help from the fleet are:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">-April 1, Sunday,
Pier-In (9 AM to 1 PM) – This
Sunday!!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">-April 27, Saturday, TISC
Opening Day (All Day)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">-May 12, Saturday, TISC
Facility Work Day (10-4)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">-May 19, Saturday, National
Safe Boating Day (All Day)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">-June 9, Saturday, Escape
from Alcatraz Triathlon (Beer Tent)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">-June 10, Sunday, Escape from
Alcatraz Triathlon (Beer Tent)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">-October,
Sunday, Pier Out (9 AM to 1 PM) </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Attached
are the 2012 Notice of Racing (you should read these), 2012 TISC Medical/Liability Form, and 2012 Fleet Registration Form (so we know your name). </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Finally,
don’t forget to sign-up for the annual Ski/Sail Regatta in Tahoe on April 14-15<sup>th</sup>
– online at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vanguard15.org/schedule/670">http://vanguard15.org/schedule/670</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Also, let me know if you are interested buying/selling/chartering a boat this year. We can try and connect folks. Otherwise, see you on the water. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">-Eric</span></p>
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