‘Tis the season, the Opening Day season, that is! Daffodil Daze, the Commencement Bay Opening Day Ceremonies hosted by the Tacoma Yacht Club, was held April 21 and 22. Seattle Yacht Club hosts the Opening Day Ceremonies in Lake Union on May 5. And the Olympia Yacht Club presents the South Sound Opening Day festivities on May 11 and 12. See the article by Rick Bergholtz in this newsletter for details regarding the OYC Opening Day events. It’s lots of fun and a great way to kick off the boating season in style!
Remember that Portsmouth Dinghy Racing starts in May, too! Dates have moved one week later than the calendar in your Membership Handbook and the wall calendar, so be sure to mark down the new dates. For more information about the Dinghy Racing program, look for Jim Findley’s article in this S-t-S.
Star racing gets really revved up in May, after a brilliant start with the Black Star Regatta April 28 and 29. More from Bill Brosius elsewhere in this newsletter regarding all things Star.
The South Sound Women’s Boating Seminar, co-presented by SSSS and OYC, returns for its third year, with excellent presentations and speakers, as well as fabulous door prizes throughout the day! Ladies, if you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. The one-day seminar is a great investment to enhance your cruising experience, whether you cruise alone, with a partner or with a group. Registration and more information online at www.ssssclub.com/wbs.htm.
Dave Moorehead and Mickie Hale have organized another of their stellar weekend cruising events for Memorial Day Weekend. Come join the party and get some practice for those longer summer cruises!
…and you’ll need proper gear to show your SSSS pride! Visit Past Commodore Myra Downing at the May General Meeting for your last chance to stock up on SSSS hats and other goodies before the summer cruising season begins. If you’re still looking for a racing ride or crew, contact Vice Commodore Richard Bigley for assistance. He’ll help you connect with the boat or crew that suits you best. Summer racing season is nearly upon us, and Race Chair Joe Downing has a whole summer’s worth of excellent race programming in store! Extra Membership Rosters and Cruising Guides may still be available if you are in need of an extra copy to plan your summer’s boating activities; check with Secretary Annie Stockton for availability. This is our last Meeting for the Membership year. Program Chair Debe Andersen sends us off in style with another excellent presentation. Next month, the amazing cooks of SSSS offer their very best as we welcome the summer boating season with the annual June Potluck. Summer’s almost here! Let’s go sailing!Micki McNaughton, The Stargazer