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Great News
ll Sports Association & Emerald Coast Sailing Association join together to
buy new sailboats.
All Sports Association is a local non-profit organization whose primary mission
is to raise money for youth oriented non-profit organizations with an emphasis
on sports programs. This was a perfect fit with ECSA, whose primary mission is
to promote local sailing and racing with children from Elementary through High
School ages.
An exciting opportunity developed whereas ECSA/ASA jointly purchased 17 Eu-
rOpti’s this month and in addition received 1 EurOpti and 4 TAZ sailboats as
donations. These 22 brand-new ECSA sailboats will be a huge asset for promoting, teaching and developing kids
sailing skills in Okaloosa County.
All 22 sailboats were on display at the Mongolian BBQ on September 23rd. So much positive excitement was gener-
ated that parents were asking how they can get involved and have their kids learn to sail. We look forward to having
these boats filled with youths on the water, especially during the ECSA Summer Sailing Schools and “Little Salts”
after-school/weekend sailing.
On a funny note, it was suggested that an adult regatta be scheduled for these 18 EurOpti’s (I think I, for one, exceed
the weight limit, but that won’t stop me…)
~ Robert Harrison
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From the Office
all is upon us and hopefully a little cooler weather. This
October brings us the Commodores Ball, General Mem-
bership Meeting and the Halloween party. We will also have
a very hectic and busy week from Oct 23-28 due to the large
Viper North American Championships. All of these events,
along with the normal dining and lounge services should make
for an eventful October.
The New Menu goes into effect on Oct 3. We will also be
using all new plate ware at that time. I hope you all enjoy the
changes and upgraded dining ware. If anyone is interested in
purchasing a set of the gold rim dining ware we have used on
Friday nights let me know and we will work you a special price
for sets of 4, 8, 12 or 20 if you want.
Have a ghoulish October and I will see you around the club!!
~ Eric Mattiza
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