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Chatting With The Commodore
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Melanie Green,
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"Take me to the ocean; Let me sail the open sea. To breathe the warm & salty air, and dream of things to be." - Erica Billups
I hope you all are having a relaxing summer! I can't believe it's the middle of July already ... seems summer is cruising by too quickly, but there is a lot of time left to enjoy all the pleasures of the season. I can't wait for our Catalina Rendezvous July 25-27 shared with our Long Beach WSA sisters. This is going to be an epic adventure! We are planning some more casual meet ups, so be sure to keep watch on our members-only Facebook page for our Pop-Up Events. We aim to provide as many opportunities possible for our members to gather and have some fun this summer on land and sea.
We'll be back in full swing with our land based general meeting Tuesday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. in Dana Point. A "Nauti-ful" evening is planned for "Knot Your Average Meeting" where we will hone our knot making skills and engage in some friendly competition. One of our favorite on the water events is our Full Moon sail which will be lighting up the evening sky on Saturday, August 25th. Be sure to register for our events early as they do fill up.
One of my favorite parts of WSA-OC is the camaraderie. A short jaunt into our June Sailstice event I had formed new bonds with several new delightful members. It's so much fun to develop new friendships and our members have such an array of diverse and interesting backgrounds; you never know how a connection may benefit you. It's also encouraging to know that our fellow members are eager to share their sailing and boating knowledge with one another. Recently, one of our members needed some help with boat systems and taking her vessel out for a "confidence building" sail. It was heartening to see at the drop of an anchor, the thoughtful members who volunteered their time to share their skills. All of these are great examples of the friendship and support that are among the many benefits of WSA-OC membership!
Sails Up!
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We'll be getting a lot knotty, a little nauti(cal) and not at all naughty (fingers crossed) for our August meeting.
No longer will you be
embarrassed
when asked to tie a bowline or attach a fender. Why, you wonder? Because our featured presentation will be spent learning all about knots. We'll have a hands-on knot tying lesson, followed by a fun knotty game/contest where everyone can show off their new skills ... remember not the naughty kind ;).
⛵️ Tuesday, August 7th
⛵️ 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Social/Happy Hour
⛵️ 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. New Business/Announcements
⛵️ 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Knot Your Average Meeting
24707 Dana Drive
Dana Point, 92629
949.493.9493
⛵️ We will also have light refreshments, including beer and wine, available. A nominal donation of $3-$5 per person is requested to support the refreshment fund.
⛵️ Bring cash for our 50/50 raffle
⛵️ Meetings are open to all members, their guests and any member of the public interested in learning more about the WSA-OC.
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Full Moon + Sailing = Yes Please!
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What's better than (or just as good as) a beautiful day sail with a group of great friends? It's a night sail - by the light of the silvery moon - with the same group of great friends! Our annual Full Moon Social Sail promises to be another fabulous event.
Join us on Saturday, August 25th in Dana Point Harbor where we'll meet in front of Harpoon Henry's at 6:00 p.m. for our boat assignments and some treats. Then we'll head off while twilight turns to dusk and then dark of night. Here's hoping for clear skies for optimal full moon viewage!
This is a popular members-only event and generally heavily attended. Don't miss the boat (groan) and sign up now for just $25 per member!
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Summer Sailstice A Lot of Wind
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The Summer Sailstice daysail event was great! The weather, not so much. Considering it was held on practically the longest day of the year, Saturday, June 23rd, the sun, ah, decided not to make an appearance AT ALL. So. Sad. We did, however, have some major wind and waves, which made for some exciting and wet (for some) sailing.
It was
also quite chilly, although not everyone agreed. What we wouldn't give for some of that cool weather now, eh?
Because of the crazy weather, three of the boats opted to sail without a jib just a reefed mainsail, the other decided to pull out the jib, albeit reefed, and, well, sail fast. One of the boats thought the weather was a bit much and decided to hit the bar early. Natch.
The dodgy weather aside, we had a ton of fun aboard four member owned boats: Lisa Cullinane's Sails Lady, Stan & Toni Flores' HMS Trollop, Susan Obermiller's Gypsea Girl and Karen Pacella's Sognatorre. Thank you to all of our boat owners for allowing us the privilege of sailing aboard your boat. However, we'd like to give a special THANK YOU to Stan and Toni for allowing one of our more experienced sailors to take Trollop out without them.
And what would any event be without having our traditional beverages and appetizers afterward? We switched it up and had our après sail at El Torito in Dana Point Harbor. Several members, who were unable to sail, met us there for drinks and
appetizers.
We are always in need of boats sign up to participate in our on-the-water events so we can accommodate as many members as possible.
Email Karen Pacella, our on-the-water events coordinator,
if you want more information about how you can participate as a boat owner.
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Catalina Staycation & Three-Day Rendezvous
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As you may be aware, our upcoming three-day weekend getaway (July 27th - 29th) to Catalina Island's Two Harbors/The Isthmus is sold out. However, we are taking names for a waitlist. Yes, put me on the waitlist!
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WSA-OC members raised funds late last year to donate to hurricane re-building efforts in the BVI's following the unprecedented damage from the 2017 hurricane season.
We are proud to announce that sent a check for $2500 to Virgin Unite/BVI Community Support Fund
to assist them with the work they are doing to help the communities still suffering the effects of last year's hurricanes. Our contribution coincided with the beginning of the 2018 hurricane season. The Dana Point Times goes into more
detail
about our
philanthropic
work.
Thank
you to our generous members!
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| Mark Your Calendars Now! Upcoming 2018 WSA-OC Events* |
WSA-OC and affiliate events* have been tentatively planned for all of 2018. More events and details will be added as planning continues and as the events get closer.
For more information, view our
All Events
page on the website. There, you will be able to read more detail about upcoming events, as well as additional events that aren't listed below. As each event gets closer, more details will also be provided via the various WSA-OC online outlets. All of our on-the-water events are for WSA-OC members only, unless noted otherwise. Cancellations will be assessed a $5.00 fee to cover our credit card fees. Cancellations made within 48 hours of event cannot be refunded.
Questions? Email us at
events@wsaoc.org
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August 4th & 5th ~ ~ Elizabeth Hospice Charity Regatta at Oceanside Yacht Club
August 19th
~ ~ Sea Gals
September 9th ~ ~ Sea Gals (last one of the year)
October 2nd ~ ~ NO GENERAL MEETING
October 12th - 14th ~ ~
LEMWOD
January 8th, 2019 ~ ~ General Meeting
*Subject to change
Black = meeting | Pink = on-the-water | Green = OSeas | Orange = affiliate event
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Affiliate Organization Events & Member Announcements
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The following are affiliate events that we have been invited to participate and attend. Please be sure to visit their websites or click on the hyperlinks to view additional information. Remember when attending affiliate events, you are doing so as a representative of WSA-OC.
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Want to have more time aboard Shoreline YC Sailing Foundation's fleet of Cal 20's? Well, now you can.
Every Tuesday beginning on May 1st and ending on August 28th SYC will be holding their Cal 20 Taco Tuesday Races. The requirements:
➾ Be ready to race
➾ Be on the dock at 5:00 p.m. SHARP
➾ $10
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WSA-OC and LB WSA have made a reciprocal agreement to welcome members from each group to attend the others monthly meeting. There is no obligation to join the other organization. However, participation in club events is restricted to members only, unless otherwise specified.
The LB WSA group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Seal Beach Yacht Club, in Long Beach.
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Sea Gals is back for 2018! All events will be held on Sundays from noon - 4:00 p.m. and will cost $50 per event. Click on the above link for additional information and to register.
Remaining Sea Gals events will be held on the following dates:
August 19th
September 9th
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We're still on a roll with new memberships.
Thanks to all of you for being wonderful
WSA-OC ambassadors.
Welcome to our newest member:
Happy Sailing!
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Summer Stock Dwindling
Buy Now
The Ship Store has some fabulous merchandise, for both women and men, available for purchase.
Buy now, so you're outfitted for our next event or your walk around town!
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| The Ship Store is open 24/7. Our logo merch makes great gifts |
Add a
WSA-OC Logo to Your Own Items
If you have personal [fabric] items that you would like to have the WSA-OC logo embroidered
on we can do that for you! The cost will depend upon number of items received, but will be between $10 -$15 per item
, which is the cost of application. For an additional $10 you can have your item personalized i.e. name, boat name, etc. (one line only).
Contact us for info.
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Membership Has It's
Privileges
Want to know about our next Pop Up Event? Hint: one will be happening soon
Stay tuned to the
Facebook group page as additional Pop Up Events will be taking place over the summer. This is the only place these events will be announced. Hope to see you there!
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Volunteer for SVI 2018
Make sure you mark Saturday, October 6th on your calendar to volunteer for our signature event, Sail for the Blind & Visually Impaired. The event will be held at ALYC, in Newport Beach. More details will be coming soon!
Email us if you'd like to be added to our volunteer committee for this fun event.
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⚓️ We recently updated our website with new photos and refreshed content
⚓️ It's vacation season! Don't forget to take your WSA-OC burgee with you. Snap a photo with it and share it with us!
⚓️ FOR SALE: 1986 Catalina 27, which is in excellent condition and many upgrades over the last three years including: bottom paint, standing and running rigging, safety lines and sheets, circulating and raw water pumps, macerator, batteries, varnish, head, stern rail seats and much more! Asking $13,900 OBO. Call Susan Obermiller at 512.228.8706 for more information (will consider
partnership).
⚓️ Did you enjoy our Member Monday features on Instagram and Facebook? We'd like it to continue these posts, but we're near the end of the Board of Directors and committee chairmen. So ... we need you to submit a mini bio along with two recent headshots one traditional and the other being silly for us to feature. Let your fellow WSA-OC members to get to know you. For mini bio inspiration refer to our previously published Member Monday posts.
⚓️ Do you like what you see in our emails? If so, share them with your friends via the link "Forward This Email to a Friend" at the bottom of the email
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Members Only
Facebook Group
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One of the perks of WSA-OC membership is accessing the exclusive content that can be found on our private, members-only, Facebook group.
Since this Facebook Groupwas launched, about a year ago, it has gained a lot of traction and is very dynamic.
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Any group member can start a post, add photos, comment, etc. It is a forum for both official WSA-OC announcements and informal content. Friends have literally been made, crew spots filled all thanks to the easy, open communication between
members. As we've said before, "The more you put into this group [WSA-OC], the more you'll get out of it!"
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2018 WSA-OC
Board of Directors
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WSA-OC
Commodore
Melanie Green
Vice Commodore
Karen Pacella
Rear Commodore
Brenda Highley
Treasurer
Barbara Kelley
Secretary
Vallerie Gonzales
Membership Director
Cheryl Case
Communications Director
Valerie Rhodes
Jr. Staff Commodore
Risa Scott
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Newsletter Editor
Tracy Gallucci
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