2008 Sponsors

Puget Sound Anglers

 

 

3rd Mid-Sound Summer Social 2008

Tom Spohn
Chair
Des Moines Marina, Thursdays, July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, August 7th, & 14th

Basic Introduction	Hosts & Theme by the Week
Racing Course & Rules	Calendar for 2008, includes Social, Cruising and Racing as PDF
Entry Form	Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me - About, Pledge Forms, How To Donate with Credit Cards
Fishing Derby Details	MidSound Social Flyers/Sponsors PDF to promote & share with others
Gary Stuntz Presentation August 5th 6-9 PM at Des Moines Yacht Club PDF flyer

Join other sail boaters for fun, food and prizes, Thursday evenings, July 10th through August 14th.  The race will start at 7:00 pm, conducted by The Three Tree Point Yacht Club. Social hour with food, beverages and prizes will begin shortly after the race on the Guest Dock in the Marina, with one boat serving as host. 

Any boat finishing the race by 8:30 pm will be eligible for prizes. There won’t be many rules but there will be lots of fun.  Come join your friends for some sailing, food and prizes. No entry fees and the after race social is also free. 

For further information contact the Des Moines Marina at 206-824-5700

Hosts/Theme by the Week

	July 10	July 17	July 24	July 31	Aug. 7	Aug. 14
Host Name	Walkers	Klein	Jones	Walt Heft	Spohns	McShanes Sissons
Boat Name	Eagle	Miss Fire	Brigadoon		Andromeda	Too Fat To Fly
Theme	Pirates	Hawaiian	Food Drive	Fishing Derby July 1st-31st	Keeping the Sound "SOUND"
Food Provided By	Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub	Pac Island Grill	Mandarin Kitchen
BYO Beverage
Entertainment	Dave Calhoun
M/C & Welcome	Paul Jones	Paul Jones	Paul Jones	Paul Jones	Tom Spohn	Tom Spohn

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Racing Instructions

3rd Annual Mid-Sound Sailing Social
Des Moines Marina, Thursday, July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, August 7th, & 14th

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, version 2005-2008. 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

1. The primary rule is that we are on the water to have a fun evening of sailing.
2. Contact with another vessel will be avoided at all times.
3. On opposite tacks or gybes, the boat on starboard tack shall have right of way.
4. Slower boats shall allow faster boats to pass either to windward or to leeward. No luffing.
5. 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                         Class Start, 5 minutes until next start.
Relaxed                       1 Long                         Class 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.

Course

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Entry Form

Destination Des Moines for additional  information pertaining to community events in Des Moines is posted on their website Or call, 206 870 6527

Thank you to all who made donations in 2007 to CAMP STAND BY ME,
We collected $3,800+

Remember the joy and camaraderie of Summer Camp when you were growing up? For people with disabilities, this life changing opportunity is almost impossible to experience. Easter Seals Washington has been bringing summer camp services to people with disabilities and their families for over 30 years at Camp Stand By Me.

Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me is a fully accessible recreational facility completely engineered to serve the special needs of people with disabilities. Children and adults with any disability participate in all camp activities, including swimming in our therapeutic pool, arts and crafts, hiking on our adaptive nature trail, and many other activities. Our specially trained counselors provide individualized attention for every camper, providing the assistance they need to take full advantage of their camping experience. For many people with disabilities, Camp Stand By Me is the only time each year that they experience full inclusion.

Camp Stand By Me also strengthens families by giving parents a week of valuable respite, allowing them to recharge their batteries and spend time with other families members.

The Capital Campaign
Camp Stand By Me currently serves as many families with disabilities as it possibly can. Unfortunately, many people remain on our waiting lists because of the limited capacity of camp facilities. Easter Seals Washington has established a Capital Campaign to ensure that Camp Stand By Me provides services to every family that needs them.

The Capital Campaign Project is a $3.5 million dollar project that will double Camp Stand By Me’s capacity, allow it to provide services year round, and expand its mission to serve children with life threatening illnesses.

The Capital Campaign Project is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a permanent and dramatic impact on people with disabilities, children with life threatening illnesses and their families. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people in Washington State!

Makes checks payable to Easter Seals Washington-Camp Stand By Me
Bring all donations on August 14, 2008, the final MidSound Summer Social

Pledge Form

Instructions for making donation with credit card.

Note: All fields with a red asterisk must be filled in.

Go to www.wa.easterseals.com.
Click on the “Donate Online to the Capital Campaign Today” link on the right side of the homepage.
Follow instructions to make your gift.
Under “Honor / Memorial Gift Information” click the box that says “Yes, this is an honor or memorial gift.”  This will create more tabs.
Under “Honoree Name” type Mid Sound Social 2008.
Under “Notification Recipient Name” type Easter Seals Washington.
Under “Notification Recipient Street 1” type 220 West Mercer St.
Under “Notification Recipient City” type Seattle.
Under “Notification Recipient State/Province” choose Washington from the drop down menu.
Under “Notification Recipient ZIP/Postal Code” type 98119.
Under “Message Body” type the name of your boat and the Captain/Owner of that boat.
Under “Message Closing” type Mid Sound Social.
Under “Message Signature” type your name.

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Fishing Derby Information
These are still in the formlative plans, please return here to learn the details as they evolve.

July – Buck up winner takes all

1) Month long derby $2.00 donation.  
2) Biggest legal salmon takes all
3) Derby runs from 7/1 to 3:00 pm 7/31
4) Payout will at 3:30 pm on 7/31 at G-Dock

Prizes for the Free Derbies
I am currently lining up prizes for the 2 free derbies. The Des Moines local merchants have been very generous. Currently the following Merchants have verbally committed to providing prizes. 
I will work with them in the coming months to firm things up.

Auburn Sports and Marine
ABC Grocery
Allison Marine
Mandarin Kitchen
Massage
Yardarm Pub
Premium Lures

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