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Spring Series Week #2 – May 11, 2021

Alright everyone, round 2. 

Tomorrow is week 2 of our spring series, I think we are in a little better condition this week than last. The forecast is calling for mid 50s but SUNNY with winds 10 to 12 mph gusting 14… The water more than likely hasn’t had much of a chance to warm since last week when the temp was reported to be 60 degrees by shore.  It feels like temp (windchill) is predicted to be around 48 degrees. All that being said, make sure to check Facebook/email for potential cancellations and if we do race make sure to dress appropriately and be safe.

Please dress warm! 

Inexperienced sailors please come out with a crew while it’s cold like this.

First start sequence is at 6:30 PM

Dave Dunlap is RC this week so thanks in advance for the effort Dave! 

Summer is coming! (eventually) 

Fair Winds-

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Spring Series Week #1 cancelled 5-4-21

Race Chair for the week Dave Dunlap, has made a determination that due to the overall low temperature of the air and water, we are CANCELLED for ALCA racing tonight.

We need to factor in the safety and comfort of the race committee personnel, as well the fact that there is a 10-15 MPH wind present and if anyone goes over, the thermal exposure will be on the extreme side.

There will be no resulting Zoom Results meeting as a result.

Let’s all hope for a great Week #2!

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Spring Racing Week #1

Welcome back everyone! 

Tuesday (5/4/21) marks the start of our spring series, and we will have some very spring like weather this week too. The forecast is calling for low to mid 50s overcast with winds around 13 mph gusting a little higher… the water temp was reported to be 60 degrees by shore.  The “feels like” temp (windchill) is predicted to be around 50 degrees. All that being said make sure to check Facebook/email for potential cancellations and if we do race make sure to dress appropriately and be safe.

First start sequence is at 6:30 PM

Dave Dunlap is RC this week so thanks in advance for the effort Dave! 

Think warm thoughts!

Fair Winds-

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Spring Week #1 begins 5/4/21

Spring Series catamaran racing is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 3, 2021. Currently, weather is scheduled to be 60 degrees with a chance of showers. Watch our Facebook page for the latest updates or cancellations. We will do results afterwards via Zoom meeting. The link to the Zoom Results meeting is: ALCA 5-4-21 Results Zoom Meeting. We will plan on starting the meeting at 8:00 PM. If we cancel racing for the night, there will be no results meeting.

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2021 OFFICERS mEETING hELD 3/12/21

Greetings ALCA and Friends!
The 2021 officers met by ZOOM last week to start planning the 2021 sailing season.  The first scheduled race is planned to be May 4th, which is the first Tuesday in May.  We still have yet to define the Spring and Summer sailing seasons, and for this we will need your input!   2020 Members, pay attention to your email which will have a survey to respond to. 

There will be no Spring kick-off this year.  Hopefully with the increase in COVID-19 vaccinations and a decline in infections, we will be able to meet sometime this summer!  At least for the Spring Series, we will not be gathering after racing, rather Andy Lenczycki, our Statistician, will have a ZOOM meeting for the results.  

Next, the officers are planning a tuning/get ready to race day – probably the weekend prior to the start of racing.  The details have not been ironed out yet, so stay tuned.  

See attached for our ALCA-membership-form-May-2016, available as a PDF or Word doc.  If you’d like to join now (highly suggested), print, complete the form and mail or drop off to Faith Akert.  Please, if you have any questions about the fee structure, do not hesitate to ask.  Ideally, the officers would appreciate all boats on the water to be active members of the fleet to streamline scoring.  

Lastly, we are in need of a fleet Secretary.  I am willing to serve as Commodore and Secretary, however, this is a lot of work!  This year is a good opportunity for someone new to step in and fill this position, taking over partial responsibilities and learn.  The duties of the secretary as written in the ALCA by-laws are: 
Secretary – The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of meetings and take all correspondence.  The Secretary shall also be responsible for updating the by-laws and for  working with the Principle Race Officer to ensure that the racing guidelines are up to date.
Please reply to me if any of you are interested and we could get started!  
Happy Spring!Kathy RubinoCommodore ALCA Fleet 519 (& Secretary for the time being) 

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summer series Week #10 – September 8, 2020

Hope everyone had a nice Labor Day Weekend, it was certainly a nice day on the water until the wind died!!  Saw several boats out and noticed a FB post of our Long Lake boats out too!!

Our last night of racing could be interesting – 64° 55% chance of Scattered Thunderstorms, NE winds at 12 mph be sure to watch our Facebook page and your email for updates.

The Committee Boat for this week is Jim Seifert and Steve Weatherford,

If everyone would please sail past the Committee Boat and let them know who the skipper is!!!  This is especially important if you are new or if there was a boat/sail change from previously.

Be sure to wear your life jackets and enjoy racing!!

 I have another commitment for Tuesday night so Andy will be starting the Zoom Results Meeting at 9:00 (assuming we race).  If you do not already have the Zoom app, be sure to down load it and join our results meeting – here is the link if you did not already receive the invite.  If we get off the water sooner, like two weeks ago, give him about 30 minutes and he will start the Zoom early:
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 271 408 3610

Keith Mortlock ran into one of our first fleet members, Jack Matthews, who lives on Gourdeneck Lake and has an older Hobie 16 that would be good for parts.  Message Keith Mortlock for contact information.

While Michigan’s numbers are relatively low, we remind all racers to follow the social distancing and safe sailing guidelines, and remind everyone to sail safe.

I think that wraps up the messages for this week.  The officers plan to meet in the next few weeks and will have updates. 

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summer series week #9 – September 1, 2020

Happy Last Day of August (1st day of September), 2020! Hard to believe we only have two more weeks…was it pretty today or what??  Enjoy these last days of summer before they are gone!

The weather forecast for Tuesday looks a little on the rainy side so be sure to watch your email and our Facebook page for updates.  At last week’s results gathering, Steve Weatherford and Jim Seifert volunteered to by our last (2) committee boats of the season – thank you!
If everyone would please sail past the Committee Boat and let them know who the skipper is (especially if you want timely, accurate results)!!!  This is especially important if you are new or if there was a boat/sail change from previously. 
We plan to start the Zoom Results at 9:00 PM, so if you do not already have the Zoom app, be sure to down load it and join our results meeting – here is the link if you did not already receive the invite.  If we get off the water sooner, like last week with only one race, give me about 30 minutes to help Chad tear down our boat and I will start the Zoom early:
Julie Lenczycki is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ALCA Week #9 Sailing Results
Time: Sep 1, 2020 09:00 PM America/Detroit

Join Zoom Meeting

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summer series week #8 – August 25. 2020

Hope everyone is staying cool today….it’s hot, hot, hot!

The forecast for Tuesday looks awesome…Sunny, 83 degrees and a NNW wind at 5-10 but with a 50% chance of rain…watch the weather!
If everyone would please sail past the Committee Boat and let them know who the skipper is!!!  This is especially important if you are new or if there was a boat/sail change from previously. 

We need a Race Chair for our last two weeks, otherwise there will be no racing.  Please let Jerry or myself know if you can provide a pontoon boat and be the chair before noon on Tuesday.

We plan to start the Zoom Results tonight at 9:30, so if you do not already have the Zoom app, be sure to down load it and join our results meeting tonight – here is the link if you did not already receive the invite:

Julie Lenczycki is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ALCA Results – Week #8
Time: Aug 25, 2020 09:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

If you’re a registered member, you were emailed the Meeting ID that you will need to enter the meeting, otherwise contact Julie Lenczycki.

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Summer series Week #6 – August 11, 2020

Welcome to Week #6 ALCA Sailors! Got too busy watching the sky last night…wasn’t it incredible!!!
Our forecast for Tuesday looks really nice…Sunny, 81 degrees and 5-10 NW winds with only a 50% humidity index

The sun sets by 8:48 pm so if you do not already have the Zoom app, be sure to down load it and join our results meeting tonight – The link was emailed to all current members:

Julie Lenczycki is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting, to announce tonight’s racing results, and to allow for a short discussion regarding racing, rules, tactics for the night.

Topic: ALCA Tuesday Results Zoom
Time: Aug 11, 2020 09:15 PM America/Detroit

While Michigan’s numbers are relatively low, we remind all racers to follow the social distancing and safe sailing guidelines, and remind everyone to sail safe.

I think that wraps up the messages for this week.  Be sure to wear your life jackets and enjoy racing!!