Some of the pictures that Julie Lenczycki took from the committee boat during racing on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 have been added to the Photos page of the ALCA website. More pictures from that night will be uploaded as soon as they are reviewed.
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News items related to fleet activity.
Spring Series Week 7 – June 14, 2016
Whew what a weekend! Many of ALCA was on or near Navy Pier this weekend to cheer on Oracle Team USA in the LVACWS Chicago – what a site to see the big cats up on their foils! And we witnessed 2 capsizes out on the water on Friday – luckily no one was hurt. That was such a fun event, and a treat to see the boats AND teams up close! It all just want way too fast – I’m sure many of us will be watching the video’s for days to come.
Tuesday is the second to last week of the Spring Series, and it looks like a pleasant night, with SE winds at 5 to 10 mph with a slight chance of rain. We meet at Brewster’s following sailing.
Looking forward to the Summer Series, which starts on June 28th, we have a few things to get in order before we can race – namely the use of a pontoon boat. Jerry has asked for those who are living on the lake, to please consider signing up to provide the boat to be used for running the races. He will have the lists at the bar.
Also, the possible dates for the float party are Sunday July 24th or August 7th, and we still need a host house for the gathering after being on the water. Whoever volunteers as host gets to pick which of the dates we go with.
That’s it for now…….let’s hope for some good “pressure” Tuesday out on the water!
Spring Series Week 6 – June 7, 2016
Tuesday is the 6th week of the Spring Series, and the weather forecast is a real change from last week – 63 degrees, cloudy, and NW winds at 10-20 mph. The water’s warmed up a bit, right? Meet at Brewster’s following sailing.
ALCA Pontoon Float Party
Thinking ahead to fleet activities and the annual pontoon boat float party – we have selected two possible Sundays which should minimally conflict with other sailing events: July 24th or August 7th, both are Sundays. Please let us know which of these dates you prefer, and if you can host the gathering for dinner afterwards – the host has the liberty for choosing the date that works the best for them. We wanted to get this planned soon.
Spring Series Week 5 – May 31, 2016
This Tuesday, we’re looking at a sunny 85 degrees, with SSE winds of 5-10 mph. We are meeting at Brewsters as usual, following the races and I will have membership forms for those who have yet to join. Hope to see you out there!
Want Crew/Will Crew Page Added
A new website page has been added, titled Want Crew/Will Crew. This page is for listing individuals and their contact information for people needing a crew (Want Crew) and those wishing to get on someone’s boat to crew (Will Crew). Contact Andy Lenczycki to add or update your contact or availability info.
Spring Series Week 4 – May 24, 2016
This week looks much more promising for sailing, with partly sunny skies, a high of 82 degrees and SSW winds at 7-11 MPH. Perfect conditions (at least in my book)!
We have a new sailor on our mailing list, Stuar Casteel, who Is from Marquette, MI, has sailed the Hobie 16 – mostly on Lake Superior. He is interested in crewing, so if you need a crew, contact him using the information below. Welcome Stuart! I will be including this crew list weekly now, and for anyone who either knows someone who would like to crew, or is available to crew themselves, please contact me and I will add the information to the list for that week.
Stuart Casteel: casteelstuart@gmail.com (269) 929-5092
Also, just a reminder, some have yet to join the fleet. Please remember to bring your checkbook or money to the after sailing gathering at Brewster’s Junction on Portage Road.
Spring Series Week 3 Races Cancelled
Due to a complete lack of any visible signs of wind on the lake, racing for tonight (5/17) has been cancelled. We will be meeting at Brewsters to make offerings to the wind gods.
Spring Series Week 3 – May 17, 2016
This is our 3rd week of the Spring series – good call on the cancellation for last week, Jerry!
For this week, we are looking at cloudy skies, temps in the high 50’s, with light and variable winds. Mother nature is just not cooperating lately, is it? Maybe the forecast is not exactly accurate for Austin L – let’s hope at least……… All cancellations will be posted on Facebook and through an email like last week. We are meeting at Brewster’s as always, after or instead of racing.
Spring Series Week 2 Races Cancelled
Sailing tonight is cancelled due to weather – rain and cold temps! We are still going to Brewsters, 6:30/7:00 so come on out!