<div dir="ltr">Hi all,<div><br></div><div style>Tonight's forecast is calling for a strong Southerly, which can make for some nasty conditions in the cove. A couple things to consider before launching tonight:</div><div style>
<br></div><div style><b>Don't launch unless you're 100% confident you can handle the conditions.</b> Southerly's at TI are <u>very</u> shifty (think auto-tacks) and have the potential for large, confused waves coming around Yerba Buena island. The first night of the season isn't the time to test yourself, in particular during a Southerly. As a point of reference, one of the strongest boats in last year's team racing fleet found themselves pinned against the pier in similar conditions last year. If you're unsure of your abilities in these conditions, please consider holding off until next Thursday.</div>
<div style><br></div><div style><b>Launching will take longer than usual.</b> You'll be launching upwind, so it will take longer than usual. Don't get in line at 6:25 with your main down and expect to make the 6:30 start. (If I try this, you're encouraged to yell at me...)</div>
<div style><br></div><div style><b>Docking is hazardous.</b> You'll need to dock by a lee shore, which can be sketchy with wind, waves, and a slippery dock. I would recommend sailing upwind into the lee of Yerba Buena island first and taking down your main in the light winds there. Sailing down to the dock under your jib is a lot easier, and means you can get right on your dolly when you hit the dock because your main is already down.</div>
<div class="gmail_extra"><br></div><div class="gmail_extra" style>Finally, remember to sign up <a href="http://vanguard15.org/schedule/704">here</a> if you plan to be there tonight! Sam and Lyzz will be kicking off the year as this week's social chairs.</div>
<div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div>Dan</div>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 9:34 PM, Adam Rothschild <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:ads.rothschild@gmail.com" target="_blank">ads.rothschild@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Greetings Fleet 53,<br></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
Another season is upon us! </div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">It all starts this Thursday night (4/4), first gun at 6:30pm. Sign-up <a href="http://vanguard15.org/schedule/704" target="_blank">here</a>, and come dissolve the dried salt off those hulls!</div>
<div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Some notes about the season ahead:</div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<ul><li style="margin-left:15px">Before you will be scored, registration and medical form must be filled out, and dues must be paid.</li><li style="margin-left:15px"><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5-ubTdb22F3ZFdORTE1M1hhSms/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Registration form</a> is attached. Fill out electronically or by pen. Deliver in person or by email (copy <a href="mailto:kevin.berry@tisailing.org" target="_blank">kevin.berry@tisailing.org</a>).</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px"><a href="http://vanguard15.org/dues/" target="_blank">Dues</a> can be paid by check or PayPal. See link for instructions.</li><li style="margin-left:15px"><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5-ubTdb22F3ZFdORTE1M1hhSms/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Medical form</a> is attached. Fill out electronically or by pen. Deliver in person or by email (copy <a href="mailto:kevin.berry@tisailing.org" target="_blank">kevin.berry@tisailing.org</a>).</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Remember to get your volunteer hours done (volunteer opportunities listed on registration and NOR-SI).</li><li style="margin-left:15px">Don't forget to <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yIuxRplskw4UrMZ0psynBxfiARCbts56aB0PQTzBu5E/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">sign up to social chair</a>.</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">The combined <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5-ubTdb22F3V3psNFRzLUNTcGc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">NOR-SI</a> is attached. Please read, as there have been some changes.</li><li style="margin-left:15px">
The normal parking lot will be closed for a while. Follow yellow signs to temporary lot on the west side of TISC. There will be security guards posted, but don't leave valuables in car (there were a couple break-ins last year).</li>
<li style="margin-left:15px">Keep watch for some new things this year: a crew race every so often (see NOR-SI) & a Round the Island Race (more information to follow).</li></ul><div>See you on the water!</div></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Your Thursday Night Co-Chair (along with Claire),</div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Adam (741)</div></div>
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