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Officers Denver Sailing Association June 2009

Commodore
Michael Dannecker
(303) 596-2122
michael@dacoassociates.com

Vice Commodore
Brendan Jordan
(720) 939-1196
brenjordan@gmail.com

Treasurer
Doug Swenson
(303) 863-0566
kswenson@interfold.com The 2009 racing series kicked off with
Race Committee The Thawout Series - 4 Sundays in April.
Chair Frigid weather kept boats off the water. With everything from
Nick Farina sub-zero temperatures to 18 plus inches of snow we saw it all.
(781) 956-8637
nick.farina@gmail.com As warmer days seemed to be on the horizon more boats crept
into the marina and readied for the upcoming season.
Scoring
Derek Buczynski
(720) 203-3730 We got a total of three races over two days with 5 boats sailing
jaskola@littletonair.com
(2 j24s, 1 U20, 1 Satana 20, 1 Lightning & 1 420).
Assistant
Kyle Cascioli
(303) 520-8768
Contratulations to J24 Entourage in the PHRF Fleet and
barrettai@aol.com Lightning 15315 in the Portsmouth Fleet.
Social Director
Jim Ulatowski
720-283-4183
jimmyuli@hotmail.com

Port Captain
Brian Damman
(248) 321-3322
brian.damman@gmail.com

Secretary
& Electronic Mail

www.DenverSailing.org
Helene Arendt
(720) 261-6056
hlarendt@yahoo.com

Newsletter

All New, Totally Cool &

Karen Swenson
(303) 863-0566
kswenson@interfold.com

Webtender
Brian Dammon
(248) 321-3322
Getting Better Every Day!
brian.damman@gmail.com
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Racing’s in full swing…do you know where your red flag is?

As we move into the warmer months, we’re all getting out on the water more. The new rules
seem to be helping reduce close calls at marks, but I’m sure everyone still has some
questions about specific details. As boats meet and greet windward and leeward, it’s
important and necessary for us all to understand the rules and use the tools available (namely
the protest process) to assure those situations are resolved fairly. Unless we all play by the
rules, the fun will diminish, boats will drop out of the fleets and it will be difficult to justify
continuing running races.

The more boats the better! Give the article below (Editor’s Letter from Sailing World, June
2009) a read to better understand how we can all have more fun by playing by the rules.

Have a great spring series and get that boat out on the water!

Best regards,
John Arendt
Portsmouth Fleet Captain
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The weather managed to clear out on Saturday morning with partly cloudy
skies and building breeze from the east. The breeze was fairly consistent from
the east varying from 12-18 knots. Five races were completed on each course
providing some great on the water racing competition. Many fleets had
extremely tight scores.

The competitors were brought in off the water around 5:00 pm to be welcomed
by the Cherry Creek Marina staff with cold drink and food. The buzz was in
the air as to the possibility of some exciting outcomes pending Sundays
events.

As typical with Colorado sailing this time of the year the breeze failed to arrive
on Sunday. Race Committee made the decision to call the regatta at 1:00 pm
after the racers had been kept ashore under postponement since 11:00 am.

A great weekend of racing and social activities despite the lack of breeze on
Sunday.

A big thanks to all the sponsors who helped make the regatta a huge success.
Cherry Creek Marina
Mt. Gay Rum
Juice Plus
Vitamin Cottage
Einstein Bagels
Stick’e’Star Restaurant
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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Henry-Hooker

Race Committee Lead: Greg Shertz Chase Boat: John Arendt & Chris Jones

# of Winning Final
Fleet Participants Skipper Boat Points Notes
J24 5 Bremer Catapult 6 Winner of 2 way tie!
Santana 6 Zaun Space Pipe 9 Winner of 3 way tie!
20
U20 7 May Redline 5
PHRF 3 Shelton Capri22 4
Pretty All
Right

Winner of the Roger Marshal Trophy

= Marty May in the U20 Redline
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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Henry-Hooker

Race Committee Lead: Bill Darling Chase Boat: Frank Keesling

Fleet # of Winning Final

Participants Skipper Boat Points
Laser 5 Avery 151861 4
Lightning 4 Gawthrop 13858 5

Portsmouth 4 Daus Buccaneer 5

5218

Winner of the Hornblower Trophy = Fletcher Avery in a Laser

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Count Boat Count Boat

2 420 3 MC Scow
Count Membership Type 2 Buccaneer 12 Santana 20
7 Admirals Club 3 C15 8 Snipe
51 Flag 2 Etchell 7 U20
15 Crew 2 Flying Junior 1 each
6 Junior 8 J24 Banshee, Catalina 25,
13 Laser Finn, Laser 2, Merit 25,
10 Lightning Sunfish, Thistle, Vanguard

John & Helene Arendt Peter & Laura Muller

Vern & PJ Bybee
Joe Beierl & Kim Komitor
Bill Cabrall
Steve Davis
Tom Downing
Player Driscoll
Steven & Mary Jo Frank
Al Gawthrop
Peter & Carol Hewett
Harv & Rachel Holtzman
Martin & Nicole May
Jon Martin
Marty Mulhern
Tex & Sarah Poor
Chris & Sarah Riopelle
Jerry Shustrin
Tom Sweeney
Doug & Karen Swenson
Ralph & Jacquie Taylor
William & Susan Tracy
Jim Ulatowski
Fred & Barbara Wolf
Woody & Lynn Woodruff
AND Everyone WHO
Purchased
Raffle Tickets!

PLEASE add your name! Any amount counts!

How about getting together with friends for a Team Donation?
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Signed up for race

committee?
To be eligible for a trophy each competitor
must serve as a member of the on the water
race committee at least once during any
series of the season. Please contact Nick
Farina at nick.farina@gmail.com if you have
Photo Credit: Mary Ann Byrne not yet committed to a date.

Summer Dock Party

Cherry Creek Dock, June 27th 6:00 pm
Please Join DSA members, families & friends
for a potluck dock party
Potluck
Bring a dish to share
Something for the grill
& your beverage

DSA will provide plates, utensils, napkins &

condiments

For additional information contact Jim Ulatowski DSA Social Director at 720-283-4183 or
Jim@Juiceplusnorthamerica.com
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Fleet Captains
Laser
John Martin
(816) 547-4298
jdmartin44@hotmail.com
Lightning
Nick Farina
(781) 956-8637
nick.farina@gmail.com 2009 ThawOut Series
J-24
Mike Dannecker
303-596-2122
NEW DSA Website
michael@dacoassociates.com
Santana In the Interest of Fair Play
Fed Wolf
(303) 399-2911
fredandbarb@interfold.com Membership Profile
Snipe
Blaine McCleskey
(303) 664-5061 New Committee Boat Fund Status
absail@att.net
Portsmouth
John Arendt
2009 Rocky Mountain ShootOut
(720) 261-6056
johnmarendt@yahoo.com and Hornblower Regatta
PHRF
Jim Ulatowski
(720) 283-4183 Race Committee Commitment Reminder
jimmyuli@hotmail.com

Summer Dock Party

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Denver, CO  80203