Fort Walton Yacht Club Letter Log
JULY 2018
30° 25.60’N 86° 35.58’W
HOMEPORT
By Vice Commodore Craig Stoldt
Email: VICE [email protected]
WELL, HERE WE ARE halfway through the year. A lot of volunteers have taken on a lot
of projects to keep the FWYC a place to enjoy. The month of June saw Kerrie Serpa head
up a task to upgrade the scat boat. Safety gear was enhanced including bilge pumps,
the radio antenna and the installation of a swim ladder to facilitate rescues. These up-
grades greatly improve the effectiveness of the vessel to function as a safety vessel for
lessons and regattas. The boat lift for the scat boat has also been
rehabbed to permit the proper storage and launch of the boat. With
all this, the list of certified users was reviewed and found to be VERY
out of date. All those desiring to be certified to use the boat must go
through an introduction session to review the equipment and oper-
ating procedures for the boat & lift.
Improvements to the Brinckmann continue with the addition of new
furniture to relax in. The repairs to the South Docks will be starting
very soon. Disruptions will hopefully be minimal, but please be aware
of materials and dock configuration changes as you transit this area.
Several maintenance items have popped up and it amazes me that some people then
come forward & say “Oh, that’s been like that for weeks/months”. If you see something
amiss, please report it! There are work chits on the bulletin board over the refrigerator
in the office or just drop a note into the office mailbox. Usually, the longer we wait, the
worse the situation becomes.
Enjoy the Club, Craig
2018 ECSA Summer Sailing Camp
NEW SCHEDULE: Camp is M-F, 9am – 4pm
LOCATION: Fort Walton Yacht Club only
SAILBOATS: Opti, Taz, Sunfish, 420 and the new FEVA’s
Enroll now for kids aged 7-17 for $250.
Camp 1 – 4 SOLD OUT
Camp 5, July 9 - 13, Beginner I
Camp 6, July 16 - 20, Beginner I & II
Camp 7, July 23 - 27, Beginner I
Camp 8, July 30 - Aug 3, Beginner I & II
Visit www.ecsasailing.com and click on the “Summer Camp” tab. Pick a camp and register.
The ECSA Sailing Camp has been a total success. Lots of positive feedback from the kids
and parents. Have your child or grandchild sign up before the remaining camps sell out.
We are offering Adult Sailing Lessons. Please email [email protected] for more information.
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