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USWA Annual Meeting March 3d, 2024:Redux: Notes and Thoughts!!

The Annual Meeting brought to light a number of new Sailing opportunities for 2024, which will be listed here and and on the calendar. This post will get filled out later today. Stay Tuned!.

03/05/24

Notes from Annual Meeting held 03/03/24

Attendees: Jim Heffernan, Robert Mosher, Michele Parish, JP Mann, AnnMarie Covington, John Driver, Paul & Dawn Miller, Peggy Menzies, John Cadman, Pat Kuntz, Tony Krause, Uwe Heine, Nancy Collins, Ali Kishbaugh, Mike Sigmund, Margaret McKelvey, Bill Harkins

Annual Meeting: This meeting has two purposes; first to elect the slate of officer; second to review operations.

Officers Election:

The following officers were elected.

Commodore: Richard Johnson

Vice Commodore & chief Measurer: Uwe Heine

Treasurer: AnnMarie Covington

Cruising Captain: Robert Mosher. (Please note Robert is going to take a break and has indicated that he would like to be replaced. He has been the Cruise Captain for many years, and I truly appreciate his work coordinating cruising events for the USWA)

Race Captain: Ali Kisbaugh

Communications: Mike Sigmund

W.I.C.: Jim Heffernan

Secretary: Open at the moment

Webmaster:  Nancy Collins

Treasury: We are sound. Details can be provided upon request.

Measurer:  Sail measuring will be offered at the US Nationals at Kerr Lake on Friday June 14th.  Please contact Uwe Heine at  USWayfarermeasurer@gmail.com  to set up appointment for measuring.   Please remember that new sails must be measured to be used in a national event.

Cruising:  The North American Cruise Rally will be held from August 10th to August17th

The International Cruise Rally in the Netherlands from August 31st to Sept 7 has been oversubscribed.  So there has been an addition Cruise/Race Rally added to Brittany in France from Sept 9th to Sept 15th (Margaret McKelvey has further details and there will be a separate post place on the website for this event)

Closer to home Paul Miller announced that the Connecticut River Cruise, 15 miles down the Connecticut River,will be held July 1st and 2nd.

Phil Leonard has announced the Post US Nationals Fleet 15 Cruise.  Details will be posted.

Racing:

The next big event will be the NOOD is Annapolis.  Details are on the website and Ali Kishbaugh is coordinating  the event. She can be contacted at uswaracecaptain@gmail.com

The US Nationals and Governor’s Cup Race on Kerr Lake in NC will be June 14th, 15th and 16th.  More will be posted on the website.

Paul Miller announced the Massapoag 75th Annual Regatta at Sharon Ma on August 16th to the 18th

Jay Livingston, JP Mann will host at the Quannapowitt Yacht Club a one day event for folks returning from Hermit Island.  Who would not want to be able to say they have sailed at Quannapowitt?

Commodore’s Comments:

  1. As we are all aware, Jim Cook (W10873 Blackskimmer )  was killed last year in a boating accident on Lake Wylie SC.  He was struck by a power boater while rowing.  According to NC law this is a misdemeanor. Nancy Smith, Commodore of the Catawba Yacht Club has been working to get legislation passed that would have the penalty for such an accident at least be equal to that for a motor vehicle.  What she needs is support, mostly from North Carolina organizations and from Wayfarer sailors as well.  The forms will be posted online and should be returned to Nancy at saferboatingnc@gmail.com
  2. The purpose of the USWA is to promote Wayfarer sailing: cruising and racing.  Lake Eustis Sailing Club and Lake Townsend Yacht Club are excellent examples of growth.  In short, their success is due to very active and enthusiastic Wayfarer sailors, available boats, and active learn to sail and racing programs. Although the USWA has purchased boats in the past with both good and not so good results, we cannot afford to put them in every location where they would attract sailors.  What we can do is to help support owners who put boats in service at clubs.  We will be introducing a grant program to support owners to support their boats. The idea being to make sure the boats are as good as possible and the sailor who uses it has the best experience possible. We want to convert them to full \time Wayfarer owners.   More information will be posted online.

Richard Storer Trophy for Top North American Wayfarer Sailor awarded to AnnMarie Covington

This is the first time a USA sailor has won this trophy which was inaugurated in 1978 to honor the top overall Wayfarer sailor in North America. AnnMarie was consistent by placing well in regattas with a high turnout of Wayfarers such as Mid-Winters, Mayor’s Cup, Hot, and the Jim Cook Memorial Regatta. Second place was captured by Canadians David Pugh, a four time winner of the trophy. He was followed by Jim Heffernan who place third, with Uwe Hein one point behind in the standings. Michigan Sailor Peggy Menzies rounded out the top five. For 2023 the results of 24 regattas on both sides of the border were used to determine the best 6 events to be scored for each North American sailor. Other USWA Wayfarer Skippers that cracked the top ten were Richard Johnson in sixth, Ali Kishbaugh in seventh, John Driver in eighth, and Andy Foreman in 10th. Well done to all of these fine helms and the many crew members who made it all possible by traveling to distant venues while still support local events. Written and submitted by Jim Heffernan.

It’s Raining Wayfarer Mk IV’s!!

Check out the Wayfarer Market Place Page: There are now 6 Wayfarer MK IV’s for sale. 5 racers and a really nice simple cruiser. Now is the time for a new Mk IV!