Reopening of Sailing Center

Reopening of Sailing Center

posted by Jessica Koenig on January 11, 2012

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous for January and we are working hard to get the boats ready for the Spring season.

It is our intention to reopen the sailing center on the 25th of January. (Weather permitting of course.) Therefore afterschool on 1/25 (starting at 3:30p- dark) we will have a work day, to flip boats over, put up the rigs, etc. We need YOUR help! Please spread the word to your team.

Looking forward to 2012 & getting you all on the water!

Clean Up Day rescheduled for Dec 10th

Hey Everyone!

I apologize for the inconvenience, but we are RESCHEDULING our work day.

NEW WORK DAY: Saturday December 10th at 9:30 am.

I will have hot cocoa, coffee & doughnuts! I will send out a reminder early next week.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Best Regards,
Jessica

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Jessica Koenig
Executive Director
Charleston Community Sailing, Inc.

Clean Up Day for Sailing Center Dec 3

This Saturday is Clean Up Day at the Sailing Center–Dec 3 10:00 to 12:00. Hope to see many sailors from our team there–Sailors will be working with boats to prepare them for the break and the upcoming season which will start in February. It’s been a great SOA season!!

Oyster Roast

This weekend Charleston Community Sailing will host our final NP Regatta of the season & our 5th Annual Oyster Roast at Bowen’s Island. Please spread the word to your sailors, their parents and friends. This is a great end of year event and we need your support!

Help us raise funds for new boats as we continue to provide public access to our waterways! Can’t make the event, make a contribution. I have attached the flyer and here is the Facebook Invite (since I know the kids love FB & parents are on as well!)

As years in the past, if kids could bring a dessert of some sort that would be awesome!

Also, we have a scheduled work day for 12/3. More to come on that…

Best Regards,
Jessica

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Jessica Koenig
Executive Director
Charleston Community Sailing, Inc.
P.O. Box 21811
Charleston, SC 29413
843.607.4890
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5th Annual Oyster Roast 11/20/2011 at Bowens Island

Sailing Practice to end at 6 p.m. starting tomorrow Nov 7th

It’s Daylight Saving Time –Starting tomorrow– it will be getting darker much earlier. As a result all practices for the rest of 2011 will end at 6 p.m. Please make arrangements to pick up your sailors no later than 6 p.m. Sailors—get dressed for cool weather quickly so you can get on the water to sail.

Volunteers Needed for Oyster Roast—Service hours for school

Coaches, Sailors & Parents,Preview

 

Our 5th Annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser is quickly approaching and we need YOUR help!  We need volunteers for the day of the event, and to help fundraise and gather items for our raffle. All proceeds from the event go towards funding expansion efforts at Charleston Community Sailing.

When:

• Sunday November 20th, 2011 from 2-5pm

Where:

• Bowen’s Island Restaurant

What:

• Come enjoy Oysters, BBQ, Beverages, Live Auction, Music by Southern Flavor Bluegrass

Why Help:

• Come help out an organization decanted to supporting and developing the sport of socialistic sailing in the Charleston area. This is also a great opportunity to earn community service hours required at most local area schools.

How Can “I” Help:

• Help us promote the event.
• Ask for support through donations (use attached spreadsheet)
• Join one of our great sponsorship levels or help out by donating an items for our raffle

If you have any questions please contact Elizabeth Burns in the office, elizabeth@charlestoncommunitysailing.org

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

 

Best Regards,

Jessica

Support CCS on Nov 20th

Next up for CCS is their 5th Annual Oyster Roast, 11.20.2011 at Bowens Island Restaurant. A variety of sponsorship & volunteer opportunities are available, contact jessica@charlestoncommunitysailing.org if you would like more information.

Upcoming Points Regatta Dates

More information on the SAISA website–

Oct 29 – UCNP 2: Charleston
Nov 05 – LCNP 2: Sunbury

Nov 19 – UCNP 3: Charleston
Dec 03 – LCNP 3: Beaufort
Feb 25 – UCNP 4: Charleston

Watch the weather for Oct 10th—weather does not appear to be cooperating —practice will more than likely need to be canceled.

Upcoming Cold Weather Gear

Charleston Yachting – Gear for High School Sailors

(From the CCS Manual & School Sailing Handbook)

Personal Equipment and Gear
Charleston Community Sailing provides teams with sailboats and all the necessary equipment. CCS is not responsible for supplying cold weather clothing. It is the responsibility of the sailor to arrive at practice with the proper sailing clothing for the conditions. For safety reasons, we will insist that sailors be properly attired. Regardless of the season, hypothermia can occur in a matter of minutes if a sailor capsizes and is improperly dressed. A sailor with the right clothing will be able to continue sailing in comfort after multiple capsizes while minimizing their risk of hypothermia. Insulation and wind protection are the key elements to sailing clothing. Dinghy sailing is an active sport and you will work hard and generate a lot of body heat. For this reason it is important to dress so as to not overheat and yet in a way that ensures you will stay warm if you get wet or capsize.
1. Closed toed shoes. Dinghy boots are preferred but sneakers will do. No bare feet.
2. Full body coverage; either a wetsuit or foul weather jackets and pants with an insulation layer beneath.
3. PFD‐ No one is permitted on the water without a proper fitting personal floatation device.
4. In colder weather sailors should wear a hat that insulates and stays on in the breeze.
5. Sailing gloves will help protect against chafing. As the water gets cooler, neoprene gloves will help keep your fingers warm.
All personal gear should be labeled (name) with a permanent marker.

Best Regards,
Jessica

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Jessica Koenig
Executive Director
Charleston Community Sailing, Inc.
P.O. Box 21811
Charleston, SC 29413
843.607.4890
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5th Annual Oyster Roast 11/20/2011 at Bowens Island