Fall / Winter 2012 - Inland Lake Yachting Association

FALL / WINTER 2012 SCOW SLANTS PAGE Inland LakeYachting AssociationDick Rosecoming to Winter InlandC h e n e q u a C o u n t r y C l u b , 6 2 5 0 H w y 8 3 , H a r t l a n d , W i s c o n s i nCondensed Program, Same Great Location!The I.L.Y.A. Bilge Pullers will sponsor this year’s WinterInland to be held February 9-10 at Chenequa Country Club inHartland, Wisconsin. All meetings, awards, and presentationsfor the 2013 ILYA Winter Inland will take place on Saturday,Feb. 9. Check the schedule on page 6 to see what events youwant to attend, but be sure to stay for lunch, hors d’oeuvres,and the special Rules Presentations by Dick Rose!Same Great Location as last year!We appreciate their help in bringing Dick Rose to the WinterInland to speak on the Racing Rules of Sailing, 2013-1016edition.Dick will speak twice during the dayon Saturday—first to the Race Committee(all are welcome), and to the entireassemblage after the awards presentations.Dick’s two formal programs will notduplicate information. Dick will also beavailable to meet with you informally during the day.Fleet Meetings on Saturday MorningRegistration on Saturday morning will begin at 8:30a.m. with the Promotions/Communications Committeemeeting from 9:00–9:45. Everyone is welcome.The Optimist Fleet meeting starts at 9:00 followed by the X,E and Melges 17 fleet meetings at 10:00.Dick Rose will speak to the Race Committee at 10:00,concentrating on the effect of the new rules on race committeeprocedures. All are welcome.The Annual Meeting of the Association will commenceat 11:00. Club Delegates will discuss current issues and electdirectors.Grab some Lunch when you likeThere will be a Buffet Soup & Sandwich lunch availablefrom 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. so that you can grab somecomforting food to take to your meetings, or enjoy betweenmeetings.Fleet Meetings resume Saturday AfternoonFleet meetings for classes A, C, and I-20 will begin at12:30. The Youth Development Meeting will share that timeslot.Fleet meetings for classes MC, Club 420, and National Cwill begin at 1:30.Presenting Sponsor...I.L.Y.A. Bilge PullersSaturday fleet meetings, afternoon awards, cocktail buffetThe Future of ILYA RegattasThe ILYA Executive Board, and a special committee willdiscuss the future of the ILYA Regatta Experience from 2:30-3:45. The group will be brainstorming ideas to make ILYARegattas the Must Attend events that they should be. Anyoneinterested is invited to attend and participate.ILYA Annual Awards PresentationsThe bar will be open all day, but plan on some additionalrefreshment and an appetizer buffet beginning at 4:00 as thePillsbury Memorial Cup, the Hunt Member of the Year, and theClub of the Year Trophies are awarded along with other Inlandpresentations.Special Guest Speaker: Dick RoseThen about 4:30 p.m., thanks to sponsorship from the BilgePullers, Dick Rose will entertain us with the basic changesin the new Racing Rules of Sailing for 2013-2016. Dick’spresentations are entertaining and informative, and enjoyed byracers and non-racers alike. See more about Dick on page 7.ILYA Board Meets SundayThe ILYA Board of Directors will meet on Sunday at 8:30a.m. for its annual winter meeting. All are welcome.Pre-Registration is Absolutely RequiredThanks to the sponsorship of the I.L.Y.A. Bilge Pullers,we are able to set the registration fee at $25 per registrant.This includes all meetings, lunch buffet, appetizers, and DickRose’s presentation. All reservations must be received inthe ILYA office by February 1, and no late registrations willbe available at the door.See the schedule with room designations on page 6 and theregistration form on page 8. If you have questions feel free tocall the ILYA office.AccommodationsFor nearby commercial housing see the list below.Delafield Hotel (10 min.)415 Genesee St., Delafield262-646-1600Closest and most expensivebut very nice-- $100-200/nightHoliday Inn Express (15 min.)3030 Golf Rd, Delafield262-646-7077La Quinta Inn (15 min.)2801 Hillside Drive, Delafield262-646-8500Country Springs (20 min.)2819 Golf Rd., Pewaukee262-547-0201