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Lots of good info in this issue!!

I know a lot of you aren't kiteboarders but, registration is up and the NOR is posted for this year's GBCA RIB Regatta!

The date is March 22, 2014 and if you missed it last year, let me tell you - you won't want to make the same mistake twice.  It is a lot of fun to watch and even more fun to volunteer!!!

We will need dinghy's or jet ski's for the day if any GBCA members have them to donate.  If there is water in the Bay (which there wasn't last year), we could even use some motor boats - as long as they can be ramp launched off of the dyke.

Looking forward to seeing all of you out there!

Registration is now open for the GBCA Commodore's Ball!

http://www.gbca.org/EventsDisabled?eventId=824107&EventViewMode=EventDetails

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Vice Commodore, Mr. Jim Wells.

Jim passed away peacefully at home today. His battle with ALS was physically demanding and his reward in heaven is near. The Wells family appreciates all of your love and support.

The visitation will be held Sunday December 29 from 6-9 pm at Crowder Funeral Home in Webster (111 E. Medical Center Blvd.), with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. The Requiem Mass will be said on Monday December 30 at 11:30 am, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Dickinson, TX (4100 Texas 3). Jim will be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery at I-45 S. @ Hughes Rd., Exit 19, Dickinson, TX.

For those of you who didn't know Jim, he began sailing on Clear Lake with the Clear Lake Sailing Club in his first Daysailer.  A few years later he competed in the CLRA Wed. Night Races with a few other CLSC sailors.  Last year, he and Bob Hunkins bought their S2 10.3, Leopard and raced it in GBCA events last season.  He and his wife, Janelle call League City their home and they have four grown children.

For me, Jim was my endless supporter of sustainability and promoting clean regattas.  He was a smile and a positive spirit and the one that you 100% counted on.  Rest In Peace sir.  You influenced so many lives while living your best one.

The Holiday Cannon has been sent for your reading pleasure.  If you are not getting the Cannon in your Inbox but would like to, please let me know!

Enjoy!

Just a reminder that our Annual Meeting is tonight from 7 to 9 PM at CABO.

On the agenda:
Treasurer's Report
Membership Report
Election Results

And to discuss:
Membership
Regatta participation
Rum race rules - breakers
Courses
Anything else you bring up!

Just a reminder that the GBCA Annual Meeting is tonight from 7 to 9 PM at CABO.

Thanks!

The GBCA Performance Cup Regatta is 2 1/2 weeks away!!!

This year, the event is sponsored by Watergate Yachting Center and will be held October 5 and 6.



Dinner Tickets for Saturday night are on sale now.  Tickets are $10 and will be all the barbecue you can eat by Sloepoke Barbecue Company.  They will be making ribs, chicken, brisket and sausage plus all the fixins AND their award-winning sauce.

Get your tickets today!

http://www.gbca.org/EventsDisabled?eventId=756344&EventViewMode=EventDetails


NOR and SI's -- links posted below!

HYC is pleased to present the WSA Women?s Sailing Weekend July 13-14.  Please note that skippers who register before JULY 1 receive a free T-shirt.  Additional T-shirts will be available to purchase in advance.  For complete details on the regatta as well as online registration, please visit us online at http://houstonyachtclub.com/Racing/WSAWomensSailingWeekend.aspx

I'm reposting this from the General Discussion thread but I think everyone needs to see it and watch for this boat to report them.

From USCG Galveston:

Last evening (5/26/2013), the crew of 25809 responded to a boat collision off Seawolf Park, they transferred a man who had been thrown into the water when a Catamaran power driven vessel collided with a S/V. The man and woman were transported to UTMB with injuries, and the Catamaran Hull left the scene without stopping to aid the occupants of the S/V. If you are in the local area and see a white catamaran (power driven) vessel with heavy bow damage, please call             409-766-5633      . Very sad that this boater failed to follow the navigation rules of the road and worse yet, fled the scene.

Now on Newstands!

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To those of you who knew him...

Bill Curra passed away sometime Tuesday morning.  He was living and working in Paris, France and he was found in his apartment.  He had apparently been sufferring from a terrible headache and was sent home from work.

I met Bill and Bobby when I first moved to Houston and interrupted them after I overheard them talking about sailing.  He was a genuine and giving person who really did live life to the fullest.  He will be greatly missed by his friends here, in Austin and the people he's touched around the world.

Smooth sailing Bill.  Our prayers are with his friends and family.

Is now available!!

Follow this link to register today!

http://www.gbca.org/EventsDisabled?eventId=590304&EventViewMode=EventDetails

As you get ready for the Icicle Series to start this Saturday, don't forget to check out the Senior Member Rewards page for discounts available to you as a GBCA Senior member!

Get Discounts on ---
Bottom Cleaning
Sails
Blackburn Marine
Slip Fees
Gear
Rigging
Trips to the Carribbean
and more!

Just a reminder that the ballots are out there for the 2012 Individual Awards  (sorry you received the email twice, we all have our days....)

Please vote before January 15.

Also, another little reminder -- A current Board member can NOT win the Volunteer award.  (Lacy Legacy)

So, if you vote for any of these people: 

Jody Henry, Walter Caldwell, Jim Wells, Chris Alk, Chris Dees, Beverly Caldwell, John Mather, Corrie Lambert, Scott Lacy, Alan Bates, Pete Meeh, Jim Powers, Kevin Bednar

It won't count.

You could vote for a very recent Board member though......keep that in mind.

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Come out and Cheer On GBCA this Saturday in the Texas Challenge Cup!

We will be racing against LYC, HYC and TCYC for the coveted trophy.  Selected sailors from each club will compete in 5 races aboard J22's, J80's and Sonars.

Spectator Boats and lots of screaming and yelling and cheering for GBCA is strongly encouraged!

I hope everyone has opened their mail, detached your membership card from the paper and put it in your wallet!

GBCA is excited to launch the new senior membership cards and start to offer discounts to you at the stores and businesses you frequent most AND it's all happening just in time for Harvest Moon!!!

As you prepare for the race on Thursday, or maybe Wurstfest Regatta coming up in November, or the J22 circuit, check out the "Senior Member Rewards" page for all the special offers.  Right now, get discounts from Blackburn Marine, KO Sailing, Bahama Rigging, B Sailing, Seabrook Shipyard, Alternate Latitude Charters, UK Sailmakers and coming soon.....Hayes Rigging and Quantum.

Senior Member Rewards
http://www.gbca.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1355933

If you want to take advantage of these savings and aren't a senior member, sign up today!  OR, upgrade from your crew level membership to senior level!

Expect new cards to be mailed out at the end of each month.

Enjoy!!!  And tell your friends that GBCA IS the place to race!!!

To all Senior Members -- please check your email inbox for the online ballot (sent yesterday) to elect the 2013 Board of GBCA.  I realize that if some of you opened it right as your received it, the link didn't work.  I apologize for the inconvenience but everything is up and running now so please return to the email, follow the link and vote.

There are write-in selections for each candidate and for the trustee positions.  Feel free to add names but know that to be on the board, and to be elected, you must be a senior member.  We must take that into acount when nominating individuals and when awarding positions.

Also, scroll down to read about our exciting news that your GBCA membership cards are on the way!!  These cards will give you discounts at local businesses that support sailing in our area.

Thank you and please vote!
Jody

Please take our survey about TRW 2012!   (Whether you participated or not!  All responses welcome and encouraged!)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WJM38LM