My middle backed out on J22 and I'm looking for someone to crew the weekend of Sep. 21 & 22. Could be either middle or bow.
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Galveston Bay Area Racing / Re: Port of Houston dredge plans near HYC, public comments needed by 6/4
May 25, 2012, 12:39:41 PM
An update from the HYC Flag:
"Thanks to everyone for the letters to the Corps and the TCEQ asking for more time to comment on the Public Notice on the Bayport dredging and spoil disposal project. The Corps has extended the comment period through July 5. We will get you sample letters for the next round of letter writing out soon.
The Port of Houston is hosting a meeting Thursday, May 31st at 6:00 pm at the Port's Administration Building at 12619 Port Road to provide information about the project and answer questions. Keep in mind that this is a Port meeting and we do not know what avenues may be available for expressing our concerns. But if any of you are interested and able, it never hurts to have some HYC members there to ensure our interests are represented.
We are planning to hold a meeting on the topic for HYC members in early June. We will get that date out to you as soon as we have it. In the meantime, members can help by getting the word out about the project and its problems to friends, neighbors, fellow boaters, taxpayers, or anyone else who has a stake in our region's future.
And again, we'll keep you posted as this issue continues to develop."
-MW
"Thanks to everyone for the letters to the Corps and the TCEQ asking for more time to comment on the Public Notice on the Bayport dredging and spoil disposal project. The Corps has extended the comment period through July 5. We will get you sample letters for the next round of letter writing out soon.
The Port of Houston is hosting a meeting Thursday, May 31st at 6:00 pm at the Port's Administration Building at 12619 Port Road to provide information about the project and answer questions. Keep in mind that this is a Port meeting and we do not know what avenues may be available for expressing our concerns. But if any of you are interested and able, it never hurts to have some HYC members there to ensure our interests are represented.
We are planning to hold a meeting on the topic for HYC members in early June. We will get that date out to you as soon as we have it. In the meantime, members can help by getting the word out about the project and its problems to friends, neighbors, fellow boaters, taxpayers, or anyone else who has a stake in our region's future.
And again, we'll keep you posted as this issue continues to develop."
-MW
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Galveston Bay Area Racing / Re: Port of Houston dredge plans near HYC, public comments needed by 6/4
May 24, 2012, 12:42:01 PM
Thanks for the youtube laugh!! Needed that.
The wasting of tax dollars is definitely part of the discussion. I'm glad to see the discussion going on here, bring on the ideas.
-MW
The wasting of tax dollars is definitely part of the discussion. I'm glad to see the discussion going on here, bring on the ideas.
-MW
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Galveston Bay Area Racing / Re: Port of Houston dredge plans near HYC, public comments needed by 6/4
May 24, 2012, 10:40:47 AM
HYC is ramping up the fight on several fronts. http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=8672589
Cynicism is certainly understandable, but there are differences between this fight and Bayport. One encouraging point is that this BU area is just one "option" in their plan. Public opinion isn't going to change their minds. However, given their desired timeline for this and the time required to meet the need for additional studies and information, this could become less of a preferred option.
They have extended the comment period to July 5. Please remember that the only comments they have to consider are ones that are in writing and per their comment guidelines. So, it doesn't matter how many petitions or news stories are done, if the comments don't fit within their bureaucratic little world, ?it will be considered that there are no objections? (their words per the notice).
While the Bayport fight was ugly---I'm still bitter about the packed hearing at the George R. Brown with all the bussed in people to speak up for the PoH---the cruise terminal there is an embarrassing (100 million $) failure for them. Hmmm. why are they building a mud pit in front of their beautiful cruise terminal that they just had to have.
There is a fighting chance yet. Coalitions are forming, lawyers are filing things. Look for an announcement of a June meeting at HYC (date tbd) for information sharing among all groups.
-MW
Cynicism is certainly understandable, but there are differences between this fight and Bayport. One encouraging point is that this BU area is just one "option" in their plan. Public opinion isn't going to change their minds. However, given their desired timeline for this and the time required to meet the need for additional studies and information, this could become less of a preferred option.
They have extended the comment period to July 5. Please remember that the only comments they have to consider are ones that are in writing and per their comment guidelines. So, it doesn't matter how many petitions or news stories are done, if the comments don't fit within their bureaucratic little world, ?it will be considered that there are no objections? (their words per the notice).
While the Bayport fight was ugly---I'm still bitter about the packed hearing at the George R. Brown with all the bussed in people to speak up for the PoH---the cruise terminal there is an embarrassing (100 million $) failure for them. Hmmm. why are they building a mud pit in front of their beautiful cruise terminal that they just had to have.
There is a fighting chance yet. Coalitions are forming, lawyers are filing things. Look for an announcement of a June meeting at HYC (date tbd) for information sharing among all groups.
-MW
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Galveston Bay Area Racing / Camp! Not just for kids --- Women's Sailing Camp at HYC
March 03, 2010, 10:44:07 AM
It is ladies' camp time again at HYC! The women-teaching-women format is an excellent and fun way to learn more on the water with an emphasis on maximum tiller-time for all campers. Camp also makes a great gift for someone you'd like to introduce to sailing.
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The Windward Bound Sailing Camp for Women is June 2 ? 5 at the Houston Yacht Club. The overnight camp is open to all women who are 21 years or older.
Windward Bound Sailing Camp is a great opportunity to learn, expand and enhance your knowledge and skills in sailing, according to Patty Ward, HYC member and camp co-director.
The camp is for those new to sailing, those who are familiar with the sport but want to expand their knowledge and skills and for the experienced sailor who wants to race competitively.
The camp format is residential, experiential, concentrated and objective-oriented and features small group instruction with individualized attention. The counselors are accomplished women sailors with years of experience in cruising, racing and teaching other women to sail.
The camp is broken down into two categories to include:
Force 1: Introductory - Beginning sailors learn practical skills to improve self-confidence and enable them to crew on a daysailer (Ensigns) and single-hand a Sunfish.
Force II: Intermediate and Advanced - Sailors with basic skills expand skills and knowledge to enable them to skipper as well as crew on J22s and Sunfish.
The cost of the camp is $650 for non-HYC members. Camp costs include room and board, camp shirt, instruction and boat usage. Space is limited so register early. Registration deadline is April 15.
For more information and to download the Windward Bound Camp application, please visit us online at www.houstonyachtclub.com/associations_wsa_wwb.html or contact co-directors Patty Ward, pattyrward@comcast.net; or Chris Larson, BC-Larson@att.net.
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The Windward Bound Sailing Camp for Women is June 2 ? 5 at the Houston Yacht Club. The overnight camp is open to all women who are 21 years or older.
Windward Bound Sailing Camp is a great opportunity to learn, expand and enhance your knowledge and skills in sailing, according to Patty Ward, HYC member and camp co-director.
The camp is for those new to sailing, those who are familiar with the sport but want to expand their knowledge and skills and for the experienced sailor who wants to race competitively.
The camp format is residential, experiential, concentrated and objective-oriented and features small group instruction with individualized attention. The counselors are accomplished women sailors with years of experience in cruising, racing and teaching other women to sail.
The camp is broken down into two categories to include:
Force 1: Introductory - Beginning sailors learn practical skills to improve self-confidence and enable them to crew on a daysailer (Ensigns) and single-hand a Sunfish.
Force II: Intermediate and Advanced - Sailors with basic skills expand skills and knowledge to enable them to skipper as well as crew on J22s and Sunfish.
The cost of the camp is $650 for non-HYC members. Camp costs include room and board, camp shirt, instruction and boat usage. Space is limited so register early. Registration deadline is April 15.
For more information and to download the Windward Bound Camp application, please visit us online at www.houstonyachtclub.com/associations_wsa_wwb.html or contact co-directors Patty Ward, pattyrward@comcast.net; or Chris Larson, BC-Larson@att.net.
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General Discussion / HYC Open House
November 10, 2009, 06:41:10 PM
With the addition of our new state of the art harbor featuring floating slips and more available slips than before, we are opening our doors to the public. On Nov. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m., the members of the Houston Yacht Club would like to invite you out for light refreshments and a tour of our new harbor. If you are currently looking for a space to keep your boat and find the perfect slip in our harbor, we will let you move in that day! Call or e-mail Amanda Wisian at: info@houstonyachtclub.com .
Amanda Wisian
Sales Director
Houston Yacht Club
3620 Miramar Drive
Shoreacres, Texas 77571
(281) 471-1255
Amanda Wisian
Sales Director
Houston Yacht Club
3620 Miramar Drive
Shoreacres, Texas 77571
(281) 471-1255
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