Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association

The Mattapoisett Yacht Club invites you to participate in the 2nd Annual William E. Mee Regatta to benefit The Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association and The William E. Mee Youth Sailing Program on Saturday, August 14, 2009.

The regatta will include PHRF, class racing and a new class for recreational sailors which will sail one long/easy course around Buzzards Bay. This is a super event for sailors at all levels of experience!

The regatta will be followed by the 4th Annual MattSail Gala.

William E. Mee/MattSail Regatta Notice of Race and Entry Form

Eligibility: The Summer Sailing Program is open to all students ages 6 to 13 (currently attending 8th grade). Students ages 6-8 will be assigned to the Junior morning program.

Program Tuition: The cost of each two-week program is $365 per student.  Financial aid is available. No Refunds.

Program Notes:

• Classes will be tailored to fit the needs of the students enrolled.
• Students will be grouped based upon their sailing ability.
• Morning weather usually offers lighter winds and calmer seas more suitable for beginner sailors.
• Students must pass a basic swimming test on the first day of class.

Schedule:

Morning Program: – 8:30 AM -11:30 AM  (Sessions 1, 2 & 3)

• The morning programs are designed for beginner sailors with little or no sailing experience or for sailors who need to build confidence in their sailing ability.
• The morning programs are designed to teach basic sailing nomenclature, safety rules and will consist of daily shore lessons and on the water instruction.
• Sailors ages 6- 8 will be assigned to the Junior morning program.

Afternoon Program: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Sessions 1, 2 & 3

• Students in the afternoon programs must have some sailing experience, knowledge of basic sailing nomenclature and safety rules along with confidence to crew or skipper.

Race Skills Program: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Session 3 only

• This afternoon program is designed to teach the experienced sailors racing rules, safety, skills and strategies as well as to foster team work between skipper & crew.
• Note the availability of the race skills program will depend upon sufficient interested enrollment, otherwise it will be replaced by a regular afternoon program.

Session 1: July 5 through July 16

Session 2: July 19 through July 30

Session 3: August 2 through August 13

2010 William E. Mee Youth Sailing Program Application(v2)(Download PDF)

We are looking forward to an amazing event on Saturday night honoring Arthur “Art” McLean and the late David “Westie” Westgate and celebrating and supporting Tri-Town Youth Sailing. We have some exciting items in our live and silent auctions including:

Live Auction

1. Four (4) Red Sox tickets Red Sox vs. Orioles Tuesday September 8th   7:05 pm Sect 34 Row 10 seats 1-4 Donated by Michael Collyer-Marine Safety Consultants
2. “Columbia and Ingomar” Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, Bristol, Rhode Island 1903, By Scott Kennedy, signed and numbered, framed by Collyer’s Frame Design$700.00 value Donated by Robert & Karen Hocking
3. Two (2) tickets New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, Opening Day Monday September 14^th, 7:00pm. Section 136, 10^th row, seats 12 & 13.  ( close to 20 yard line) Opening Day festivities include fireworks and special music act for half time show. Donated by Kelly and Patricia McLaughlin
4. Four (4) Red sox tickets to the EMC Club w/parking pass – Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays, Friday August 28, 7:05 pm, Sec 1   Row 3 Seats 5-8 – Estimate value $1,200.00 - Donated by John Hailer-Natixis Global
5. Two (2) Paul McCartney tickets @ Fenway Park Thursday Aug 6^th – Left field Grandstand, Sec 15 Row 4 – Estimated value $250.00
6. One week in Cable Beach, outside Nassau. 2 bedroom 2 bath condo. The resort includes 2 pools and beautiful beaches. Located next to the Cable Beach Resort and Casino. Beaches, restaurants, bars, and straw markets steps from your condo. Condo sleeps 6, has 2 baths, a full kitchen and patio. Barbeque your catch of the day before hitting the night life. This is for the 23^rd week of the year. Usually the 2^nd week in June. Does not include transportation Value $1500.00

Silent Auction

1. Lady’s Summer outfit $185.00 value – Donated by Martha Smith-Sail Away Studio
2. A Day of Golf (4) greens fees and (2) carts – Donated by Reservation Golf Club
3. Brownell Systems $100.00 Gift Certificate towards boat haul Donated by Brownell Systems
4. Day at the Ropewalk Gift certificates from Panache, Collyer’s Frame Design, Panino’s, No Kidding, D.L.Tuft’s Interiors & Isabelle’s  $170.00 value
5. One (1) year Unlimited Towing Package $135.00 value Donated by Tow Boat US
6. Compass - Donated by Andrews Compass
7. Compass – Donated by Andrews Compass
8. One (1) year Unlimited Towing Package$135.00 value -  Donated by Tow Boat US
9. Boat Lettering Gift Certificate for $50.00 – Donated by Village Signs
10. Dinner is Done, take a break and order out. Donated by Oxford Creamery($25) Nicks Pizza ( 2 cheese pizzas), On The Go ($20)
11. Buzzards Bay, South Cape and Islands Waterproof Chart Book &  Region 3 Chart Kit (include Navigation Software CD )$175.00 value  – Donated by Richardsons’ Maptech
12. Buzzards Bay, South Cape and Islands Waterproof Chart Book & Region 3 Chart Kit (include Navigation Software CD) $175.00 value – Donated by Richardsons’ Maptech
13. Get Her Done Everything you need to make her sparkle – Donated by Burr Brothers Boats
14. Melinda Eaton Drapery Workroom , $150.00 towards goods or services – Donated by Melinda Eaton
15. Handheld VHF  Uniden Atlantis 250G $124.00 value – Donated by Atlantic Boats
16. “Running Home”  framed print by Willard Bond – Donated by Mark and Ginny Thornhill
17. Setting for Two Vietri Fish Platter, wine glasses & napkins $170.00 value – Donated by Surroundings
18. Passion For Sea Glass, (2) Framed prints, book & note cards ,$135.00 value  – Donated by Rogers Gallery
19. FishFinder, Tournament 1101 – Donated by Linda Brownell
20. Stone Bridge in Fall, Framed photo – Donated by Phil Mello
21. Mattapoisett Steeples, Framed Photo – Donated by Phil Mello
22. Rainy Day Out , family bowling & ( 4) passes to New Bedford Whaling Museum – Donated by Bowlmore & New Bedford Whaling Museum
23. Beetle Cats, Canvas photo print $300.00 value – Donated by Fran Grenon Spectrum Photo
24. Social media consulting for business or personal. Set up a blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc.  Three hours – Donated by Peter A. Mello, seaz media $300 value.

Downloadable PDF of auction items

Private lessons:

• Start in June
• By appointment only (subject to availability of instructors & boats)
• $60 per hour for first two people
• 2 hour minimum
• $10 hour each additional person
• Maximum 4 people

Adult Classes:

• Start in July (dates to be announced)
• Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 to 7:30 for 3 weeks
• $325 per student

Boat rentals*:

• $200 first 3 hours
• $300 full day
• Only MattSail Members may rent boats.
• Member must be checked out on any boat rented, and must prove competency as skipper.

Download Adult Application (PDF)