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Gulf Coast Sailing Club

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Date: 1/19/2023
Subject: GCSC - Reminder! Pursuit Race this Saturday Jan. 21 Start time 10:00 AM
From: Gulf Coast Sailing Club


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Reminder!

Pursuit Race this Saturday
Registration Required
Saturday January 21
10AM Start
 

 
📢 Who wants to race??? 
 
We have a Winter Beer Can Race on the calendar for this weekend!
 
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Register by sending an e-mail to jeffrey.gage@cbre.com

 

Winds are forecast to be light out of the east, so we are posting two courses and making the final selection on Saturday morning. 

 

Scratch sheet will be posted Friday evening for those who register.

 

Start 10:00AM Saturday January 21, 2023

 

Monitor VHF#72

 

Course 1 Long Course <11.5 miles> Start within 300 yards west of GP LAT N 26° 5.504 LON W -81 48.442 Green #1 <Note Red Nun #2 is off station>, head 7.5 miles south bearing 165° and take Capri Pass #2 LAT N 26° 58.254 LON W -81 46.275 to port, head north bearing 365° 4 miles and finish within 300 yards west of the Beach Party LAT N 26° 02.188 LON W -81° 46.607 <Bob Andreini’s boat “Believe” with an Orange Finish Flag.

 

Course 2 Short Course<6.7 miles>Start within 300 yards west of GP LAT N 26° 5.504 LON W -81 48.442 Green #1 <Note Red Nun #2 is off station>, head 4.7 miles south bearing 177° and take the Turning Mark <white or orange tomato>  LAT N 26° 0.835 LON W -81 48.184 to port, head east 2 miles bearing 47° and finish within 300 yards west of the Beach Party LAT N 26° 02.188 LON W -81° 46.607 <Bob Andreini’s boat “Believe” with an Orange Flag

 

Take your own finish times and email to jeffrey.gage@cbre.com

 

Those who have interest can join the party on the beach afterwards (See Details Below). 

Dinghy service will be provided, monitor VHF #72

 

Jeff
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Reminder!

KEEWAYDIN ISLAND Day Event
Registration Required
Saturday January 21
*note updated time* 10AM - 2PM
 

 
When:  Saturday, January 21, 2023, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Where:  Keewaydin Island - Gulf Side
N 26°02.188' W081°46.607' FL
 
Please Register Here so we can let you know if plans change.
 
Sail and anchor off Keewaydin Island. Join other sailors on the beach for a day of sun and fun. 
 
Bring a lunch, beach games and whatever else you like to do on the beach 🏖️.  
 
Racers from the Beer Can Race will finish up in our area and join us on the beach. 
 
We will monitor channel 72 and help dinghy anyone back and forth who needs it.
 
The Lat / Long position (see location below) is opposite red marker 44 and is about 550' offshore in 10 feet of water at low tide.  
Should be a good spot for anchoring regardless of tide and easy dinghy to the beach.
 
Note: This event is conditions and weather permitted.   
 
Current weather forecast (PredictWind), shows an East wind at 6-11 kts, shifting South - which is ideal.   
 
If we have a West (North/West) wind, this might be challenging.
 
📒Please Register Here so we can let you know if plans change.
 
Questions? Contact Bob Andreini cruising@Gulfcoastsailingclub.org
 
⛵ See you on Saturday the 21st! ⛵     
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GCSC - Who We Are
 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Mission

As Naples and Southwest Florida’s leading volunteer sailing club, we support inter-club racing, cruising, day sailing, social events, and boating education for the benefit of sailors and their families. Let’s keep it fun.

 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Strategy

· Be an innovative volunteer and non-profit organization of beginner, intermediate and experienced sailors.

· Provide year-round on-the-water and land-based activities for our members, their families, and their guests.

· Build a robust sailing program by interfacing with all southwest Florida sailing clubs and coordinating interclub activities.

· Build community outreach through supporting local boating programs and marine industries.

· Actively support sailing and seamanship education programs.

 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Core Values

· Maintain a welcoming and friendly environment for all.

· Respect all levels of experience and interest.

· Exhibit leadership, Integrity, and honesty.

· Have fun!

 
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