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The waterfront project is now well underway at WBYC. After a bit of work, the old Sailors Pavilion gave up and fell in on itself. The old structure proved to be quite strong. After a bit of digging behind the building, they found the old concrete slab from the 1912-1937 Club House. There have been bits and pieces of dishes and utensils in the dirt but nothing resembling buried treasure or pirate loot.

You’re invited to the 2012 WBSS Youth Awards Banquet. The banquet is Thursday November 1st at Rudy’s Grill for $16.00 per person. 

There are two ways to RSVP:

1) Print out the RSVP form below and mail it in with your check TODAY!

2) Send an e-mail to medora.sletten@gmail.com letting her know you are coming and pay when you get there.

This is a GREAT event. It is a BIG event. The youth sailing program has a lot to celebrate. It is full of energy and the banquet is a joy to attend. Several of us go every year, but we really do need more from the Sailing Division to attend and support. You won’t be disappointed. Trust me. Please RSVP by 10/29, Mary and I will look forward to seeing you there.

Jack Madill

2012 Sailing Division Executive Officer

======= WBSS YOUTH AWARDS BANQUET INVITE =======

White Bear Sailing School 2012 Awards Banquet

November 1st, 6 PM @ Rudy’s Redeye Grill

4940 Highway 61 North

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Dear Sailing Parents, Sailors, Friends and Family,

Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our youth sailors for the fantastic 2012 season! ALL youth sailors, board members, sailing division members, family and friends are invited. We will meet from 6 – 9 at Rudy’s Redeye Grill in White Bear Lake. Dinner will be served at 6:30. The menu is an Italian style buffet dinner and includes soda and coffee for $16/person (Includes Tax and Gratuity). 

Please fill out the form at the bottom of this email and send it and a check to the address below.  We must receive your RSVP and Payment by 10/29.  Please reserve the date and send payment ASAP.

We will have games for all ages and even a few surprises! Summer sailing awards and high school sailing awards for spring and fall will be distributed. High school letters will also be presented. It will be a fun evening to cap off our 2012 season! We hope to see you there. We are also putting together a raffle and silent auction.  Details to follow…

Please forward this invitation to anyone who may not have received this invitation directly.  If you have any questions, please contact Medora medora.sletten@gmail.com or Michael Hsu at mdhhsu@gmail.com.

Medora Sletten

White Bear Sailing School

Banquet Chair

==== RSVP Form === Cut Here and Mail In ==============

Sign us up!

Name(s): ________________________________

Number Attending: _____ x $16.00 = _________

Make Checks Payable to WBSS and Mail to:

White Bear Sailing School

PO Box 10865

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Must be received by 10/29.  We have to turn in final numbers by 10/30. Thank you!

The Art Johnson Invitational Midwest High School Regatta was held Saturday, Oct. 20 on White Bear Lake. Students from 11 schools in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota competed in the event.  See the full article in the WB Press.  There is also an excellent photo gallery here with photos by WB Press photographer Paul Dols.

The Mahtomedi Sailing Team of Will Crary and Claire Clark recently won the Midwest Interscholastic Sailing Association regional qualifier on Lake Michigan in Chicago.  Read the full article in the WB Press.

We had our Fall lift-out event on Saturday October 20th. Besides getting the lifts up on shore, we had to move them out to the backside of the parking lot in order to clear the area around the Sailors Pavilion for demolition and construction. It was quite a task, but with ample volunteers and the use of tractors and trailers, the move was well executed. Thanks to the following people who volunteered their time on Saturday:

Steve Johnson, Mike Swift, Jack Madill, Mary Madill, Sean Wagner, Fred Nolan, Lee Alnes, Tom Haberman, Matt Haberman, Craig Jennings, Tony Reding, Tom Garske, Neil Christensen, Tim Petersen, Matt Petersen, Wash Co. Deputy Dan Harjes

The annual Let”s Go Fishing Fundraiser dinner will be held this Saturday night, October 27th. This year we have a different band- The Jennifer Grimm Band with Joe Cruz-  They are really very amazing!  Dinner will be Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Salad, bread and desserts- all for only 20 bucks!  Tickets will be available at the door.  Thanks!!

Submitted by Peg Black

It’s that time of year again… time to award some hard-earned trophies and celebrate another excellent summer of sailing.

Please join us Saturday, September 22, 2012 for the Annual WBYC Sailing Awards Dinner.

5:00 pm ~ Cocktails and Social Hour, cash bar
6:00 pm ~ Awards Presentation
Buffet dinner to follow Dinner: WBYC‚s famous Prime Rib Buffet with Salad Bar and Dessert Bar

Price: $35.00 for adults, $20 for ages 12 and under

RSVP: Please confirm your reservation to Jack and Mary Madill no later than Tuesday, September 18 jmadill@comcast.net or 651-765-0336

Hope to see you there!

On September 2, 2012 following the final A Scow race of the season, sailors gathered at the old Sailors Pavilion on the WBYC waterfront to say good bye to the facility that has been the home of sailing on White Bear Lake for the past 70 plus years.  The event was sponsored by the WBYC A Scow Fleet.

Executive Officer Jack Madill welcomed everyone and introduced a slate of speakers including ILYA Past Commodore and sailing historian Dr. Tom Hodgson who spoke of the wealth of history that WBYC is famous for. Tom introduced Pillsbury Cup winner and two time ILYA Champion, Will Crary, who gave a great talk about how to become a top notch sailor and the importance of attending regattas if you want to improve your skills.

Bev Driscoll provided delicious cake for all in recognition of Fletcher’s birthday. The Driscoll family has been instrumental in their leadership and generous support of the A fleet on White Bear. With 11 registered boats, WBYC now boasts the largest A fleet in the country.

Stay tuned for more information about the plans for the waterfront at WBYC.

From left: Will Crary and Andrew Hed accept thir awards.

White Bear sailors have all returned from Lake Mendota and part two of the “Big Inland” ILYA Annual Championship Regattas for classes A, MC, and 420. In Class A, Lee Alnes and the Euphoria Racing Team had a great regatta ending up in 7th place overall against a perenially tough fleet.

Will Crary won the 420 Championship with 14 points after six races(one throwout). Wheeler Morris was second with 15 points and two race wins. Eddie Cox was 6th, Kate Cox 11th, and Thor Hsu was 14th. They all represented White Bear and sailed well against a very competitive fleet.

Full results can be found on the ILYA website.