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Newsletter of the
Clinton River Catalina Association
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Calendar                                         
Social Schedule
Twentieth Annual Commodore’s Ball  Apr 12
      Sterling Inn, Van Dyke and 15 mile
Fun Race and Picnic -  Markley Marine   May 31
Cruising Schedule                                    
Jefferson Beach Marina Rendezvous   Jun 14
Snibora Channel Raft-off, &
      St. Clair Municipal Marina    Jun 21, 22
Thames River – Smugglers Marina    Jul 4, 5
Metro Beach    Jul   19
IC30A Regatta  - Port Huron    Aug 1, 2, 3
Belle River- Belle River Marina    Aug 16
Windsor – Lakeview Marina Aug 31, Sep 1
Pumpkin Cruise - Metro Beach    Sep 27

Race Schedule                                               
Fun Race and Picnic  May 31
IC30A Regatta - Port Huron    Aug 1, 2, 3
Full schedule in May 2008 Issue and at CRCASail.org
2008 CRCA Officers                                
Steve Smith  Commodore    248 553-3162
 Doug Post  Vice Commodore    586 412-7864
 Roy Schoenherr  Secretary    810 794-3007
 Linda Reed  Treasurer    248 652-3325
 Larry Caricchio  Member-at-Large    248 852-3078
2008 Committee Chairs                         
Paul Kurkowski  Constitution    586 675-8211
 Judi Schoenherr and     810 794-3007
 Becky Smith  Cruising    248 553-3162
Paul Krutty  Racing    248 649-0597
 John Pecha  Membership    586 469-1634
 Ted Wing  Newsletter    248 373-5463
 Becky and Glen Ellison  Social   586 463-7876
 Gae Wing   Photographer    248 373-5463
 Erv Zimmerman Web Master   586 949-3527
Social Scene                                             
Barb Kurkowski  - 2007 Social Chair
Invitations to the Commodore’s Ball have been sent out.  Hopefully everyone has received one.  The Ball will be held at The Best Western Sterling Inn, 34911 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights 586/979-1400.  (Room reservations are available for anyone interested.)  It will be on Saturday, April 12, 2008 starting with cocktails at 6:00 PM, followed by awards, dinner and music.
The cost is $60 each / $120 per couple.   Please make your check payable to CRCA and mail it to Barbara Kurkowski, 17958 Briarwood Dr. Macomb, MI 48044 by March 22, 2008.
The next event will be the annual picnic following the fun race.  See Becky and Glen’s  article on page 3.
Barb Kurkowski “Space Hunter”
Commodores Corner             
 Steve Smith
Well, I just got in from clearing the snow for hopefully one of the last times this winter. I hope all of this white stuff helps the water levels in our little Great Lake.
This is going to be a great sailing year. I can’t wait to get to work on our little hobby and go out and catch some wind, or just sit at the dock and catch some rays, drink some beer, and eat some cheese.
We have a lot going on this summer. Between racing, cruising, or just the fun, you have no excuse not to enjoy this club.
Plus, I expect to see you all at the commodore’s ball this year. I am sure it is going to be a great time.
Now for a tech tip. If you need to replace your cutlass bearing, contact me as I have a tool that will let you remove and replace it in about 20-30 minutes, without removing the prop shaft or the rudder .
See you soon.