6th Annual Mid-Sound Summer Social 2011
Debra Valpey, Committee Chair & Vice-Commodore
Joe Jewell, Des Moines MarinaThursdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, & 11 Race begins at 7:00 PM
Basic Introduction Hosts & Theme by the Week Racing Course & Rules Calendar for 2011, includes Social, Cruising and Racing as PDF Poster 2011 Info Poster/Registration Links to photo slideshows MidSound Summer Social Thank You Sponsors PDF
to promote all the businesses that are supporting your club's eventsHospitality House info
(website)
Des Moines Food Bank
(website)MidSound Summer Social Clothing offer - order early, limited supply
Our 2011 Mid Sound Summer Social has only two more weeks to go. Please join us for these last two magical evenings!
August 4
Theme: Pets Who Sail (bring your pets?)
Major Sponsors: Cox Financial and Ullman Sails
Hosts: Ray and Debra Valpey and Doug and Sharon Andrews
August 11
Theme: Ugly(?) Hawaiian Shirts (bring your ukuleles too?)
Major Sponsors: Des Moines Marina and B & E Meats
Host: Tom and Jean Spohns
Remember that we sail for the joy of it and for the benefit of Hospitality House, the Des Moines Food Bank, and for the Youth Sailing Program! Please remind your crew to be as generous as possible to those in our community who are hungry and homeless. Lots of great prizes yet to give away!
Questions? Contact Debra Valpey ator 206-243-5566Hosts/Theme by the Week
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July 7 |
July 14 |
July 21 |
July 28 |
Aug. 4 |
Aug. 11 |
Major Sponsor |
Dave's Dive Service and Burien City Garage | North Sails | Doyle Sails and Emerald Cove Catering |
Ballard Sails | Cox Financial and Ullman Sails |
Des Moines Marina and B & E Meats |
| Host Name | Hubbard and Sissons | Stewart | Crews and Joan Marie |
Garman and Brames | Valpey and Andrews | Spohns |
| Theme | Team Spirit of Favorite Sailmaker | Anything French | Sailor Suits | Poker Night | Pets who sail | Ugly Hawaiian Shirts |
| Special Guests | Des Moines Fire Fighters and Police Officers | Des Moines City Council |
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| Pre-sale available for limited amount of MSSS T-shirt and Ball Caps. First come first served. Have in time for the MSSS! MSSS T-shirts come in adult sizes Small thru 3XL with women sizes from Small to Large. Price per shirt is $20.00 Ball caps have the MSSS logo embroidered on the front and embroidered wording on the back of the cap. Price is $15.00 Proceeds from the sale of both items will benefit the Des Moines Youth Sailing Program. Please contact Tom Hubbard to make a purchase or for further questions. Hm | 206.277.0661 Cell | 206.992.5959 To see these items full sheet, click here for pdf |
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Racing Instructions pdf to use while racing6th Annual Mid-Sound Sailing Social
Des Moines Marina, Thursday, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 & 11
Sailing Instructions: There will be two starts
The first start will be the Racing Class and this class will race under the Racing Rules of US Sailing. Any amendments to these rules are noted below.
The second start will be the Relaxed Class. This class will race under the rule that you are on the course to have fun and enjoy the evening. All communication between boats should be positive and friendly. This class will race under the Relaxed Rules stated below.
Relaxed Rules of Sailing
- The primary rule is that we are on the water to have a fun evening of sailing.
- Contact with another vessel will be avoided at all times.
- On opposite tacks or gybes, the boat on starboard tack shall have right of way.
- Slower boats shall allow faster boats to pass either to windward or to leeward. No luffing.
- Allow the inside boat room when rounding a mark.
Entry
Everyone is welcome. You may enter by filling out the form below. This would help the event committee know how many people to expect for food and refreshment. There will also be a form posted at the Three Tree Point Yacht Club bulletin board in front of Anthony’s. Late entries may contact the Mid-Sound Social Race Committee by VHF Channel 72 on the day of the event just prior to the start.Classes
The Racing Class will be made up of those who have racing experience. These participants will probably start more aggressively. The Relaxed Class is recommended for all others.
Course
The course will use the existing Three Tree Point permanent buoys north, south and in front of the Des Moines Marina. See the enclose map. The course will start in a southerly direction with a south wind and in a northerly direction for a north wind. The course will be the same each week but started in the direction of the wind. For a northerly start the marks will be rounded to port. A southerly course the marks will be rounded to starboard. The Race committee will display Green placard for a southerly start and a Red placard for a northerly start.
Start/Finish Line
The start and finish will be off the fishing pier between the green entrance buoy and a temporary orange inflatable mark set to the west of the entrance buoy.
Starting System
The starting system will be a Sound Signal Starting System. The staring sequence will start at 6:50 pm. The first start will be 7:00 pm.Signal Sound Time before start
Warning 1 Long 10 minutes
Preparatory 1 Long 5 minutes
Racing Class 1 Long
Relaxed 1 Long 5 minutes after first start
Time Limit
The time limit for the race is one hour and thirty minutes from each start. To qualify for the prize drawing each boat must complete the course. If a boat feels that they can not finish by sailing then they may turn on their engine and motor around the course to complete the course.Light or No Wind
No race will be cancelled. If there is no wind, use your engine to complete the course.
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Entry Form
This year we will be raising monies and/or food to support the following three charities:
Des Moines Youth Sailing Program
ospitality House
The mission of Hospitality House is to help women find home, health and hope.
Hospitality House shelter is a caring environment, providing case management and safety to homeless single women in order to foster empowerment that leads them toward a permanent home and self-sustainability.
Short- and long-term outcomes include:
- Meeting of basic needs to allow residents to focus on larger stability issues
- Referral to affordable transitional or permanent housing as they prepare to leave our shelter
- Individualized case management services with professional staff who assist residents in overcoming barriers to stability
- Client assistance funds that are used to remove certain financial barriers
Hospitality House is open 365 nights a year. We are largely supported by a diverse and committed volunteer corp. We are always recruiting new volunteers and have new volunteer orientation several times a year. Other ways to serve Hospitality House are through financial contributions and in-kind professional services.
In King County’s 10-year plan to end homelessness: “A Roof Over Every Bed”, South King County is recognized as underserved. Keeping Hospitality House open and viable, as one of the only single women’s shelters in South King County, is an important part of serving the needs of homeless women.
We strive to successfully move women of South King County into stable lives and homes. While the organization was founded by area churches, supported by volunteers from area churches, and housed at no cost in the education building of a church, Hospitality House is an independent non-profit organization that does not proselytize in any way.
Supporting Organizations:
Des Moines United Methodist Church ~ John Knox Presbyterian Church ~ Lake Burien Presbyterian Church ~ Normandy Park United Church of Christ ~ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ~ Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ~ Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church ~ Southminster Presbyterian Church ~ St. Bernadette Catholic Church ~ St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church ~ St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church ~ St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church ~ Soroptomist International of Seattle SouthHospitality House is a 501( c) 3 corporation as classified by the Internal Revenue Service and a non-profit corporation as registered in the State of Washington. Donate here with secure online link.
For more information or to volunteer, please call 206-242-1860. PDF brochure
Hospitality House websiteLocation: We are located in the basement of the Des Moines United Methodist Church. Enter in the door at the bottom of the parking lot. Click here for a map and directions.
Days and HoursOpen: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m.
3rd Tuesday evening of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Hours: 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. Click here for holiday hours and service.
Do I Qualify? Yes. Everyone in need will be served. There are income requirements to receive government food but all other food is served without restriction. You may come in for food once a month.
What to Bring: You will need to bring proof of current address (such as a telephone bill, utility bill or rent agreement). Also, you will need to bring identification for all those residing in the household--picture ID for all the adults and ID (social security card, medical coupon, birth certificate, etc.) for all the children. You need to bring these items with you every time you come to the food bank.
What Food Bank do I go to? We serve all the city of Des Moines. We serve the city of SeaTac north to 160th St. (North of 160th St. in SeaTac is served by the Highline Area Food Bank, located at 18300 4th Ave So in Burien.) We serve the west hill in the city of Kent--west of Orillia Rd. between 188th St. and Kent-Des Moines Rd. If you have any question about which food bank serves your area, call us at 206-878-2660 and we will be happy to refer you to the
- Thank you for your donations!
Donations to the food bank (both food and cash) can be made any week day morning from 8:15 a.m. until noon. Enter the door at the bottom of the parking lot. Click here for a map and directions. Needed items include food for our regular service (such as canned meats, soups, vegetables, fruit, and diapers) as well as food for our school backpack program (such as Cup-o-Noodles, EasyMac, individual apple sauce or fruit cups, and small, 100% juices).
Financial contributions can be sent to:
The Des Moines Area Food Bank
PO Box 98788
Des Moines, WA 98198- You can also donate online! (Iowa residents, please contact 515-564-0330.)
We can use any sort of canned or dry food, as well as bulk items (such as beans or rice) that can be broken down. Paper grocery bags are also a constant need and something which we regularly have to purchase. We appreciate any donation of clean, untorn paper bags.Non-food items in demand include toilet paper, diapers, soap, laundry detergent and pet food.
Did you know? 1,142,467 pounds of food were donated in 2007!
Now you can support The Des Moines Area Food Bank by buying (and selling)items on eBay. Click Here for a list of items currently available and for more information about selling items for charity.
Lost In Des Moines A directory of the Marina District
Slideshows for: 2009
July 9th
July 13th
July 23rd
Donna' Photos Week 1,2 & 3Watertown Blog Photographer's slideshow of Aug. 6th
July 30th
August 6th2008 Photos taken from Tom & Jean Spohn's boat
More photos
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Enjoy photos from week one - July 8, 2010
Week 3 photos
