Commodore’s Corner

Dee Lundy -

We are almost to the end of the summer. We've had a good sailing season. The cruise to the Cove on the Thames was a lot of fun. We had a great sail there on Friday. We set our sails at the mouth of the Clinton River, and sailed all the way to the Thames River. We were going 6 knots. most of the way.

The Cove cruise was hosted by Roy & Judi Schoenherr. They did a great job, as do all the cruise leaders.

There was a impromptu raft off at Metro in August, seven boat were there. We had a lot of fun. Then the regular raft off cruise was Aug. 26. Another great time and, we got to participate in the renaming ceremony for WINDependence, John and Laura Pecha's new (to them) C30.

Our last distance cruise of the season was to Windsor. Windsor is a favorite, from the bike paths to going into town for dinner or bingo or the slots. We always have a good time there. We were able to sail all the way there but had to motor back.

The International Regatta is coming up on September 16 (note the date change.) This year it will feature a cruiser's start if enough boats are available. Then we still have the famous Pumpkin Cruise, this time under cover at Metro Beach.

Hope everyone will be enjoying their last weeks of summer.

Until next time

Commodore Dee Lundy “Deanna J”

Calendar

Social Schedule

International Regatta and BBQ Sep 16

Cruising Schedule (tentative schedule)

Windsor, Lakeview Marina Sep2-3

Metro Beach, Pumpkin Cruise Sep 30

Race Schedule

Fall Series Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Sep 7, 14*

International Regatta Sep 16

* Make up race, see sailing instructions for details.

All Series races, warning signal at 6:55.

2006 CRCA Officers

Deanna Lundy Commodore 586 228-5864

Pat Morell Vice Commodore 586 786-1673

Jean Post Secretary 586 412-7864

Sandy Bousum Treasurer 586 954-2727

Ken Bousum Member-at-Large

and Club Resource Coordinator 586 954-2727

2006 Committee Chairs

Paul Kurkowski Constitution 586 675-8211

Gayle & Eric Locke Cruising 586 431-7017

Doug Post Racing 586 412-7864

Bill Lundy Membership 586 228-5864

Ted Wing Newsletter 248 373-5463

Barb Kurkowski and 586 675-8211

Rose Lauricella Social 586 948-3631

Gae Wing Photographer 248 373-5463

Erv Zimmerman Web Master 586 949-3527

“If a man must be obsessed by something, I suppose that a boat is as good as anything. Perhaps a bit better than most. A small sailing craft is not only beautiful; it is seductive and full of strange promise and the hint of trouble”

E.B. White in “The Sea and the Wind That Blows”