Busy Week at Sailing School

Wednesday July 20th, Kelli Farrar visited the the Sailing School to 'school' the X-boat fleet on sailing rules prior to traveling to X-Inland.  The wind didn't cooperate so the class took to the grass with buoys and a tape measure.  Thank you so much Kelli for taking the time to work with our class, we learned a lot and now know just how loud to yell "PROTEST"!!!!!!!

The laser class had a perfect day and a full class.  All the participants did a great job keeping upright and most of the kids stayed for the afternoon BIC class - now that's a full day!

Patrick Wilkening will forever be referred to as the Recycle King.  Patrick is volunteering at the OYC and Kirsty keeps giving him the nasty job of cleaning out the recycle bins ..... it really is a grimy job and he does it with a smile.  THANKS PATRICK.

Helen Alexander brought Chinese food for EVERYONE to celebrate William's birthday.  What a great treat for all, we loved the party.  Thank you so much Helen, David, John and William !!!
And Happy Birthday to Andrew Wilkening on Friday July 22nd.

July 15, 2011

On Wednesday July 13th, Barry Sackett lead the X-Boat racing class on a journey around West Lake Okoboji in his Yingling.  They sailed to the North End and all the way south to Arnold's Park where they ate lunch and eventually returned to the OYC.  Barry took all the X-Boat skippers and crews out on the Yingling for a spin.  It was a great opportunity for the sailors to experience a keel boat.
Many thanks to Barry for taking time to help out with the X program, he did a great job but he escaped on his yingling before we could get a group photo. Bummer!

X-Boat Racing Camp

Last Wednesday, July 6th, C-Boat skipper Lance Avery graciously volunteered to spend a day working with our X-Boaters.  Lance and Anders worked with the class on roll-tacks and tactics to improve their racing skills.  Many thanks to Lance for taking time out of his Okoboji vacation to help improve our program.

Pre-Pram Class

Friday July 8th we hosted a Pre-Pram party for the youngest future sailors in the Yacht Club. Children under the age of 5 and their parents were invited to the OYC grounds to get acquainted with prams, mainsheets and sails.  Lance and Ann Avery brought their C-boat and took several children out at a time.  Everyone had a great experience.  Congrats to all the little sailors!