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Category Archives: Squadron News

Meet Your Board Members: Donna Hillmyer, Regatta Director

"I actually grew up around the Sailing Squadron" said Donna Hillmyer, the new SSS Regatta Director, as she began to describe her family’s long association as members of the Squadron. "My mom brought me here when I was around ten years old. She had joined the Luffing Lassies and I participated in the Youth Sailing Program.… Read full article

by Vaile Scott | 12 Apr 2012 | Posted in Social | 2 Comments

Craig’s Corner

I’m looking forward to the Club activities on and off the water over the next month. Starting with the (14th) Open House and SSS/ Sailmonster Pig Roast, (16th)Rainbow Regatta, Friday night Races and Final Friday Docktail Party (17th), Sailorama (28th), Sunday Races etc…
Please come join us for one or all of these events.… Read full article

by Mike Halliday (Webmaster) | 11 Apr 2012 | Posted in Craig's Corner | Leave a comment

A Tale of The Squadron Trio

How did we start and where are we now? That is a fascinating story that comes to mind when we think about the origins of our Squadron and its current life in the year 2012. The trio I have in mind includes David Bridges, Pat Murphy, and last but not least, our current manager, Craig Bridges.… Read full article

by David Hays | 10 Apr 2012 | Posted in Squadron News | 2 Comments

Minutes of 10 Apr 2012 Board Meeting

Call to Order:
at 7:01pm by Commodore David Jennings
The roll was called and a quorum certified with 10 directors present.
Directors present:  Sara Allen: Fleet Captain, Mike Halliday: Secretary, Donna Hillmyer: Regatta Director, David Jennings: Commodore, Laurel Kaiser: Education Coordinator, Michelle Lee: Treasurer, Barry Millbourn: Rear Commodore, Bob Miller: Vice Commodore, Cassandra Roznos: Social Coordinator, Debbie St.… Read full article

by Mike Halliday (Webmaster) | 10 Apr 2012 | Posted in Meeting Minutes | Leave a comment

Ballbuster’s 1Q 2012

SQUADRON DATE 011712… Read full article It’s Saturday and I am for the second time trying to write what I normally would write Wednesday afternoon but due to the failure of my hard drive and the necessity to buy another much faster machine and the problems I’ve had getting this machine to respond like I’m used to and not rapidly repeat each character and taming the mouse to respond quickly and not just sit and look at me.

by Pat Murphy | 3 Apr 2012 | Posted in Ballbusters | Leave a comment

Luffing Lassies: A Breezy Winter

After a Fall Series that tested our ability to sail in light winds, the Luffing Lassies enjoyed a fantastic wind filled Winter Series.  Those pesky gusts tested our determination, courage and ability to stay upright on the water (at least we are now proficient in righting our boats.)  Highlights included:
Winter Series Results
Our Pram Lassies proved it is a fight to the finish as scoring was very tight. … Read full article

by Diane Banyard | 28 Mar 2012 | Posted in Luffing Lassies | Leave a comment

From the Commodore…

The Sarasota Herald recently reported the increased diversity of our community is making this a much more interesting and vital place to live.
Apparently, it’s news people respond more positively to variety than homogeneity.
I am always bemused by these collective “a ha” moments but then I never spent much time in Sun City, either.… Read full article

by David Jennings (Commodore) | 28 Mar 2012 | Posted in From the Commodore | 1 Comment

Meet Your Board Members: Debbie St. James, Race Captain

Sailboat racing is at the heart and soul of this Sailing Squadron. Those members who race are fortunate to have Debra St. James as the newly elected Race Captain. Debra became a member eight years ago when she married her husband, Randy. She had crewed with him on his Capri 22 for three years before they became “Team St.… Read full article

by Vaile Scott | 25 Mar 2012 | Posted in Social | 1 Comment

Manager’s Report – 13 Mar 2012

Membership

Membership, Feb. is a notoriously slow month for Membership, but we did have a slight increase over previous years.
As renewals come in we are issuing the new “Red” 2012 storage stickers and have both Locker and Yard storage available at this time.
Members have spoken and we now offer at the Bar: Hummus, Yogurt, Wines and Beer and Sunscreen products.… Read full article

by Craig Bridges (Manager) | 15 Mar 2012 | Posted in Management Reports | Leave a comment

Meet Your Board Members: Bob Miller, Vice Commodore

Bob started sailing at the ripe old age of six on Lake Fenton, just South of Flint, Michigan. His first boat was an Alcort Sailfish, (made of plywood & predecessor to the Sunfish), next he graduated to a Lightning, a 19’ day sailor was his next vessel followed by a Catalina 22’.… Read full article

by Mike Halliday (Webmaster) | 15 Mar 2012 | Posted in Social | 1 Comment