MEMO

Date : July 15, 2002

Introduction

Ahoy, Mates! It's finally time for cleaning out the lockers, checking the sails, and planning a launch date. Hopefully, we'll all have another fun season on spectacular Lake Granby! Our points of view may be different, and we may find a few new islands in the lake, but it should be great sailing nonetheless.

Hardwater Regatta

The 2002 Hardwater Regatta was held on March 9, 2002, at the Jensen's home on Lake Granby. The event was well attended despite the fact that it had to be postponed for one week because of adverse weather conditions. A good time was had by all with lots of good food. The following persons were elected as officers of the 2002 season:

Commodore - Dick Scheurer

Vice Commodore - Karen Baldwin

Treasurer - Mike LaPorte

Secretary - Don Baldwin

A special memorial tribute was held on the Jensen's deck for past Commodore Chris Poole, culminating appropriately with a potato gun salute. Chris will be missed by those of us who shared many enjoyable raft ups and other goods times with the Pooles.

Lake Granby water Level Reports

Jack Bakken reports that in discussions with Bill Dunkelberger, Ranger for the Arapahoe Forest Recreation Area, and Craig McGwyre, Chief Ranger, it was learned that the lake is currently 54' below capacity. It is anticipated that the most that can be expected is that the water level will come up 25' at the high point of the season.

The forest service indicates that it is likely the Stillwater ramp will not be available for launching boats; however, they have laid down some aircraft matting at Sunset Beach which will allow deep enough water for successful launchings. They further stated that they will be putting in a courtesy dock at Sunset Beach which should facilitate launching.

Obviously we will not have the benefit of the gin pole this year if we are unable to launch at Stillwater. However, Sid Brugger, Jack Bakken and other long time sailors, indicate that there still should be ample water for a great sailing season. It is recommended that members consider getting a copy of the lake bottom map. We are told they are available at Rocky Mountain Low Works and several sporting stores in the Grand Lake/Granby area.

The ice went out this year on the April 19th, an all-time early record.

Racing Schedule.

Race Chairman Donny Helbich has supplied the following race schedule for 2002:

Date Series

June 22 Races 1 & 2

July 6 Commodore's Race

July 20 Races 3 & 4

August 3 Races 5 & 6

August 17 Races 7 & 8

August 31 Manifest

Parties/Barbeques/Raft-ups

The first spring party of 2002 is scheduled for June 22 and will be conducted at the amphitheater located at Stillwater Campground. More details on this will follow. It is anticipated that raft-ups will be held after each of the race series. We will circulate the word and post it on the web site as specific plans firm up.

Classifieds:

Fiberglass El Toro, 2 masts, 2 booms, $600, Jack Bakken, 970-887-9563

Web Site

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