What:  24 hour sailboat race.  We love to sail, we love a challenge, and we love to help our community. Every now and then a chance comes along to do all of these in a single event. The Fisher-24 is a unique 24 hour race that will challenge you and your team and raise money for the Kobacker House (Columbus, OH  hospice provider).  Click here for all the information.

When:  August 31st 12pm – September 1st 12pm

Team Captain Registration:  Check back soon!

Donations:  Check back soon!

Notice of Race:  Check back soon!

Teams entered so far:  Check back soon!  I can tell you it looks like last year’s fantastic momentum is carrying forward into 2013.  This event will be awesome so don’t miss out.

Question(s):  If you want to volunteer, register a team, find a team to sail on, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeff Jones.  Jeff can either help or get you in touch with the right person.  Jeff Jones, Regatta Chair, at 614.563.2435 or email @ jeffjones680@hotmail.com

What:  24 hour sailboat race.  We love to sail, we love a challenge, and we love to help our the community. Every now and then a chance comes along to do all of these in a single event. The 24 Hours of Hoover is a unique 24 hour race that will challenge you and your team and raise money for the Kobacker House, our local hospice provider.  Click here for all the information.

When:  September 1st 12pm – September 2nd 12pm

Team Captain Registration:  click here

Donations:  click here

Notice of Race:  NOR

Teams entered so far:  Mike McClinchie, Steve Aspery, Scott Savage, Rick Savage, Jeff Clark.  We are expecting more teams to register, but don’t delay and possibly miss out on this great event.

Question(s):  If you want to volunteer, register a team, find a team to sail on, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeff Jones.  Jeff can either help or get you in touch with the right person.  Jeff Jones, Regatta Chair, at 614.563.2435 or email @ jeffjones680@hotmail.com

2012 Interlake Nationals at North Cape Yacht Club

July 18- July 21

Act now.  Must have registration postmarked by July 1st to avoid late fee ($50.00)

http://interlakesailing.org/racing/nationals/

We are excited to announce that on June 16, two US Sailing Racing Clinics will be hosted by Portage Yacht Club: one for Interlake and Flying Scot sailors led by Frank Ustach and a second clinic for Laser sailors led by Matthew Clark. Frank and Matt are both US Sailing Level 2 certified instructors. The two clinics will run concurrently, are intended for sailors with intermediate to advanced level experience, and include both on- and off-water activities. The clinics are open to all sailors–not just PYC members.

Registration: https://secure.ussailing.org/ussis/register/index.asp?eventid=590176
Deadline: May 26
Cost: $70 for US Sailing Members; $110 for non-US Sailing Members
Details:
Laser sailors will register as individual sailors. Interlake and Flying Scot sailors may register as teams of 2 or 3 or as individuals (individuals will be teamed up for on-water exercises).
As you register, you will have an opportunity to suggest topics or skills you would like to focus on in the clinic. Frank and Matt will take these into consideration as they develop a customized curriculum for the day.
Off-lake sailors may bring their own boat or inquire about borrowing one from a club member (contact Elona Van Gent at eevege@gmail.com to make that request).
More info at US Sailing website: http://championships.ussailing.org/Clinics.htm

http://www.ms-pyc.com/events/Flyer%20-%20US%20Sailing%20Clinic%2006.16.12.pdf

Any questions, please let me know–Elona Van Gent, eevege@gmail.com. And many thanks!

2012 boat grant application has been posted.  Please check out and encourage sailors to apply.

http://interlakesailing.org/resources/boat-grant/

Facebook is archiving our old Interlake group.  We created a new group on Facebook.  Click here to join the new group and check back often on Facebook as we try to communicate more on Facebook and our existing Twitter feed.

Update

• Click here for NOR (Notice of Race)
• If you intend to sail please send an email to comments@discsailing.org .
• 4/20 7pm dinner at Tex-Mex restaurant
• 4/21 10am entry form due
• 4/21 10am skippers meeting
• 4/21 11am racing to start
• 4/21 post race party at marina
• 4/22 9am racing to start

Update 2/17/12

Update 1/17/2012

Well, ISCA President Mike McClinchie called us this winter and asked if Fleet 39 would be interested in hosting an early-spring regatta……and we couldn’t say ‘NO.’  So we’d like to invite all of you to participate in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Regatta hosted by Daingerfield Island Sailing Club and Interlake Fleet #39 in Alexandria, Virginia.  The regatta will be held April 21-22, 2012 out of Washington Sailing Marina and is a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.  Racing on the Potomac River will include Interlake racing on Saturday and Sunday, and keelboat racing on Saturday only.  We will offer you something a little different than what you are accustomed to by using race courses set around fixed government navigation marks.  You’ll also get to test your abilities of dealing with tide and river current (not to worry…the locals haven’t figured it out yet either).  After the racing on Saturday, a post-race party will take place at the marina.  On Sunday we’ll get an early start so we can get a few races in, and get done early for those travelling back home.  This is a great way to get you and your boat tuned up for the 2012 Interlake sailing season!  And best of all, there is no entry fee so all you have to do is show up, sail and enjoy yourself.

Besides the sailing there is plenty to do off the water.  Leave early to come to the regatta or stay a few extra days and enjoy the many attractions the Washington, DC metropolitan area has to offer.  2012 marks the 100^th anniversary of the city of Tokyo’s gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees to the United States as a symbol of friendship.  The centennial festivities offer many family friendly activities throughout late March and most of April.  Many museums and attractions abound in the area, and offer something of interest to everyone.  Below are several links to some of the more popular area attractions.

If you have any questions, need suggestions on things to do besides sailing, or just want to let us know you are planning to attend, please contact Martin Howell at interlake1395@gmail.com or (703) 862-1459.  We’re working on a few other shoreside activities and will let you know more information as those details develop.  We look forward to welcoming you to our quirky little river.

www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

www.si.edu  (museums, National Zoo, etc.)

www.mountvernon.org

www.newseum.org

www.spymuseum.org

www.nationalcathedral.org

www.nps.gov/foth/index.htm  Ford’s Theater

www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm  Great Falls Park

www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm  Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

www.nps.gov/mall/index.htm  National Mall

www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm  Rock Creek Park

www.nps.gov/this/index.htm  Theodore Roosevelt Island

www.nps.gov/wamo/index.htm  Washington Monument (temporarily closed)

www.nps.gov/whho/index.htm  The White House

www.arlingtoncemetery.mil  Arlington Cemetery

www.aoc.gov  US Capitol

http://visitalexandriava.com/  Alexandria, VA visitor information

http://washington.org/  Washington, DC visitor information

www.metroforward.com  Washington, DC area Metro system

For those of you using a GPS for driving directions, Washington Sailing Marina is located just off the George Washington Memorial Parkway at “1 Marina Drive, Alexandria, VA  22314.”  Disclaimer: I’ve never tried this myself, but I thought it would be helpful to provide you with the exact address.

Below are a few suggested hotels.  You can use your favorite website or frequent flyer program to find best prices.  We suggest booking ASAP as hotels fill up fast during the Cherry Blossom Festival.

By proximity to marina

• Best Western Old Colony Inn, (703) 739-2222
• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Alexandria Historic District (703) 548-6300
• Crowne Plaza Old Town (703) 683-6000
• Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria (703) 836-4700
• Residence Inn – Old Town (703) 548-5474
• Hampton Inn Alexandria – Old Town/King Street Metro (703) 299-9900

By proximity with consideration towards price

• Courtyard – Alexandria Tech Center (703) 329-2323
• Holiday Inn – Eisenhower Avenue (703) 960-3400

Our boat grant program was created to honor George Fisher, who was a great ambassador to the sport of sailing.  We had a very successful 2011 grant program.  Jeff Jones sailed 1320 and Dan Brainard sailed our other grantee boat 1066.  Jeff Jones had an extremely successful 2011 season both at his home club, Hoover Sailing Club (HSC), and on road as part of the ISCA Traveler Series.  Jeff won the HSC overall Interlake Club Championship and most recently finished second at the Poltergeist Regatta.

The deadline for applications for 2012 is March 31, 2012.

Our boat grant program is one of the most exciting things going on in the ISCA!

http://interlakesailing.org/resources/boat-grant/

Attention:  Fall Blowout @ North Cape YC has been cancelled for Oct-15 due to extremely high wind forecast.  Please stay tuned for more information.

When:

The event will be a 2-day regatta from April 21st-22nd which is an official event of the Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival.  In 2011 this regatta was a one-day Regatta sailing by PHRF boats and Lightnings.  The Interlakes will be a great addition to this regatta.

This could be a great get away weekend with your family and or racing crew.

What about Midwinters:

ISCA Executive Board is planning to have our next midwinter’s regatta in 2013, and continue on an every other year basis.  Thus this newly created Cherry Blossom Regatta will be a great way to kickoff the ISCA Traveler Series in 2012.  The Cherry Blossom Regatta will be Potomac River SA annual regatta (thus the ISCA will eliminate the PRSA Memorial Day Regatta from the Travel Series schedule).

More information to follow on lodging opportunities with local sailors.

Goat:

Goal to get 20+ boats.

Participation:

Out of Town Skippers Committed to going: Steve Aspery, Scott Savage, Skip Deiball, Ernie Deiball, Kevin Bracy, Alan Freeland, Mike McClinchie and YOU!!!!

Questions:

We will communicate more information in the coming months.  In the meantime please Contact Mike McClinchie at mike1424@me.com or 614.330.1033.   Eventually we will post a local contact person as well.

Check out the pictures from the 2011 Interlake National Regatta.  Check back as more pictures will be added in the coming days!  I would like to thank the photographer, Karen Baltzell, at Buckeye Lake YC for a lot of these great pictures.  Special thanks to Tom Humphrey for creating this great shutterfly account.

Pictures - http://2011interlakes.shutterfly.com/

Make your plans now to sail in the ISCA National Regatta at Buckeye Lake Yacht Club.

Registration form - click here

Notice of Race – click here

Also check out - http://interlakesailing.org/racing/nationals/

Area K Qualifying Regatta for the Sears(Triple–Interlakes), Bemis(double) & Smythe(singlehanded) Trophies

Grand Traverse Yacht Club and Traverse Area Community Sailing are proud to be the 2011 hosts for the Area K Qualifying Regatta for the Sears (Triple), Bemis(double) and Smythe(singlehanded) Trophies. This years regatta will be sailed in Interlakes for the triplehanded (Sears Trophy), 420′s for the doublehanded (Bemis Trophy) and Laser Radials for the singlehanded (Smythe Trophy).

The first day of the regatta will be an instructional clinic. Competition will begin on July 6 and continue on July 7 & 8.

The date of this regatta will be July 5-8 at the Grand Traverse Yacht Club on West Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. Competitors, coaches and families will be able to enjoy the beauty of Northern michigan’s finest venue featuring the bay, the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and Traverse city’s National Cherry Festival.

Check out the Grand Traverse YC website:   www.gtyc.org/sbs.html

For SEARS CUP/INTERLAKE information you can also contact Bob Sagan, bsagan1411@charter.net

At the general membership meeting held on April 30, 2011 at Leatherlips Yacht Club several important governance votes were officially conducted.  Ron Gall, ISCA Treasurer-Secretary, tabulated the votes.  Both the sail acquisition and sail window amendments passed.  To read the new language that takes effect immediately please read the ballots I have listed below.

Sail Acquisition Amendment

Sail Window Amendment

The Interlake Sailing Class Association is pleased and proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website.  The address is the same:  www.interlakesailing.org The content is expanded and will continue to expand.  Included are links to new sailing video clips and much more.  The site will continue to involve so keep checking in.

A huge thanks to our new head webslave who designed and built our new site…three cheers for Mike McClinchie!

Also big thanks to Jeff Clark who founded our site and was the slave for countless years.  Jeff continues to support Mike in this vital need.

And special thanks to our builder, Terry Kilpatrick who gave the final push for the updated videos.  There are additional new segments planned including Terry demonstrating the answers to the most common questions and requests that he gets.

If you have suggestions please let myself or Mike know as we continue to move forward.

See ya real soon at CHIEF’S!

Bob Sagan, #1411

VP Marketing, ISCA

Voting can be either by mailed ballot, or in person at the ISCA General Membership Meeting at the 2011 Chiefs Regatta on Saturday, April 30, 7:00 pm at the Leatherlips Yacht Club. The ISCA Constitution requires a two-thirds majority to pass an amendment.

Sail Window Voting Form

If you wish to vote by mail, please send your completed ballot, postmarked by April 15, 2011, to:

Ron Gall, ISCA Secretary 2022 Glencove Dr. Toledo, OH 43609

Originally distributed in the February 2011 Intercom publication.

Voting can be either by mailed ballot, or in person at the ISCA General Membership Meeting at the 2011 Chiefs Regatta on Saturday, April 30, 7:00 pm at the Leatherlips Yacht Club. The ISCA Constitution requires a two-thirds majority to pass an amendment.

Sailing Acquisition Voting Form

If you wish to vote by mail, please send your completed ballot, postmarked by April 15, 2011, to:

Ron Gall, ISCA Secretary 2022 Glencove Dr. Toledo, OH 43609

Originally distributed in the February 2011 Intercom publication.

Read more about this excited Boat Grant Program.  In addition to the use of a very competitive Interlake for the season, recipients also get an assigned mentor for the season.

Need to join or Renew your membership now!  See our Membership page for more details and benefits.

Please indicate on the Membership form when you mail it in if you would like to renew and pay your your membership due online via a secure Paypal site.

Did we mention the first year membership dues are free – so there is no reason not to join!