With the weather turning ever so slightly cooler, we still have some excellent sailing conditions...if not better than summer. The sun is still out and the wind kicks up in the afternoon. The dolphin always appear to be more abundant during the cooler days as mega pods and stampedes are often noted. I happened upon one while pleasure sailing last weekend and it was spectacular!
Along with this nationwide change of season, you may want to join the ladies of the National Women's Sailing Association WOWZR held in Lake Pleasant, Az. I have not had the opportunity to participate but have hear from several of our members that it is a blast. Click here for more details and sign up information.
At this time of year we ALL get busy with holiday decorating and planning. I know your board definitely has that at the top of their agenda. We are beginning our solicitation for our Holiday Party Raffle. If you have anything you'd like to donate or if you have a contact for a donation please contact Gretchen Enright our Director of Philanthropy at Philanthropy@wsaoc.org.
We are still looking for a Membership Director, Rear Commodore, and Social Media chair (Reporting to Communications Director). Please reach out to Shelley Furse, vicecommodore@wsaoc.org if you’d like to be considered for any mentioned position.
Fairfarren,
Kt Reiter - 2021 Commodore
Congratulations to WSA's Pink Hats on Lori Romano's Catalina 28 No Ka Oi for their Second Place win during the 2021 summer season!
All Orange County Harbors are closed for the time being. Races listed were scheduled before the Oil Spill so please check each club's website to verify if races will be held.
10/2, 10/3 - DPYC - Blue Water Regatta
10/9 - ALYC - Sail For The Visually Impaired
10/9 - DWYC - Jack & Jill Double
10/16 - DPYC - DP Fall Series #6
10/17 - SSYC - Sunday Sailing Series
10/23, 10/24 - DPYC - Dana Point Harbor Championship
Indeed not! In fact, we know many of them live right here in Southern California and come out onto the water this October 30th in Newport Beach Harbor to gather and practice their witchy water craft ways! They descend upon Southwind Kayak Center - some renting and some bringing their own water craft - in the not-so-wee morning hours of 9am to 11am. They are in their full witchy attire and they paddle, they kayak and they cast spells all morning! It is rumored that they even gather for grog after the paddle is done...yes, it's THAT on-the-water event! You don't need to do anything but show up in your best witchy look and get on-the-water with your fellow witch-mates! Come join the fun and get in the SPIRIT of things - BAH-HA-HA!!
And now from our sponsor!
Yes, as KT mentioned above we are getting to that time of year where our WSAOC Board transitions to new leadership in several areas. In November, we will have elections that will fill the many current and new roles we will add in order to continue to evolve and grow our organization.
In 2022, I will be your new Commodore for WSAOC and hope to deliver a fantastic year of fun and philanthropy through our board's efforts on behalf of the membership. One of my core beliefs is that we are here for Members and the membership itself will guide us on what they would like to see WSAOC continue to do and where they would like to see new evolution. One of the best ways you, as a valued member can help shape our growth and member value - is to join the board or one of the committees we will bring forward to provide more opportunities for learning and connection. If you are interested in learning what opportunities exist or if you have a passion for leading in one of the roles KT mentioned in her column, please reach out to me directly. We have invested this year in building a system to support all efforts, to make this extraordinary volunteer gig easier to execute on and keeping the focus on FUN!
I look forward to hearing from you!
SEA YOU OUT THERE!
Ahoy Friends!
It was such a pleasure to see so many new faces at our September Membership Meeting. Many thanks to WSA-OC member Capt. Maureen Vild who both reminded and educated us on how to be a good skipper (or ensure you’re bringing a good one aboard). She used humor and personal stories to drive home just how important it is to have the right person in command of the vessel, and what makes someone that “right” person. Thank you Maureen!
October’s guest speaker is the ever popular Judy Fusco, who will be leading a hands-on lesson on knots. Always a favorite, Judy makes knot tying both simple and fun. As we all know, knots are often easy to learn but easier to forget if you don’t use them regularly – so join us in person for a practical lesson/refresher!
Our November General Meeting will be held on November 9th, location tbd (Dana Point or Newport Beach). Our guest speaker will be Liz Schoff, an experienced racer, speaking about the differences in racing with men vs. racing with women, and how to adapt in each situation.
On another note, stay tuned for our Annual Holiday Party! There will be food, music and fun – and you won’t want to miss it. If you are interested in helping with the planning and organization of the party please email me at RearCommodore@WSAOC.org.
We can't wait to see you this month in Dana Point!
Philanthropy Events
Lots going on including still reeling from the August month of events for Philanthropy! Special thanks to Barbara Kelly, Lisa Cullinane, Kelsey Laroche, Keri Rupp, Rosanna Brown, Jennifer Burns who all stepped up and offered their boats for the events and Judith Deshaies, Colleen Weeks, and Rosanna Brown who tirelessly put together the gift bags and Sandy White for the tshirts for both events (Especially the donation for WIW of the shirts). Marie March THANK you for our safety guidance. Kristianna, Estella, Dee, Morgan, Clare, Deb, Laura and KT – for organizing and facilitating the day's events. If I have missed anyone I am sorry! So much effort – so much appreciated. At the September 14 General Meeting, WSA-OC received a special thanks from Mary and Terry from Soroptimists for our Women in the Wind day to all who helped!
September 17, 2021 Kelsey Laroche, Board Member for the Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club presented the Night at the Ranch with special guest Donavon Frankenreiter to fund raise for the club. Well done Kelsey on all you do for our community! And what an incredible event!
September 18, 2021 : International Coastal Clean Up Day Vicki Patterson and crew did it again! We had well over participants, collected over pounds, on what most people said was a clean place. Until they looked and saw the trash in bushes, glitter and party fragments stuck in the grass, car parts thrown in the shrubs, several good reusable items left behind. In addition, Vicki received her official LLC status for Stand up to Trash and added Subway to the sponsorship. The team is growing and Many thanks to Shelly Furse, Barbara Kelly and Robbie Smith who came out to support the day.
Oct 17 Beach Cleanup Doheny
Nov 14 - America Recycles Day, Beach Cleanup Doheny
Dec 5- Christmas Paddle (International Volunteer Day)
Membership Director
Rebbekah Baptiste
We are now 155 members strong!
On behalf of WSA-OC, I would like to welcome our Newest Member(s)!
Olga Golding * Cherryl Brazier
Mary Chiapetta * Jamie Koogler
Wendy Jameson * Terry Rose
We would also like to say Happy Birthday to our October birthday members
Lynn Acosta * Mary Coleman, Kathy Dimeo * Shelley Furse, Gary Peterson * Lisa Woods Olga Golding
GOT FRIENDS?
Please let me know if you have friends that are interested in joining the best women's club out there - boats, water & FUN, WSA-OC. There is no better time to join that now with our Half Year Membership for $55!!
Forward this link Here to for our online sign-up area.
Get Your WSA-OC On! - Literally!
Gear up with items from our store. We have new Fall/Winter Gear!!!
Women's Sailing Association-Orange County is dedicated to enriching the lives of women through expanded access to sailing-related activities and educational opportunities. WSA-OC is committed to preserving and protecting our oceans and contributing to our local community through on-the-water philanthropic activities.
WSA-OC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in its programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. Those who require a reasonable accommodation need to contact commodore@wsaoc.org, at least a week in advance, where ever reasonable practicable.
Women's Sailing Association - Orange County, PO Box 11041, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
