Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association » Programs http://mattsail.org Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:04:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Mattapoisett Yacht Club’s 2nd Annual William E. Mee Regatta to Benefit MattSail http://mattsail.org/2010/07/mattapoisett-yacht-clubs-2nd-annual-william-e-mee-regatta-to-benefit-mattsail/ http://mattsail.org/2010/07/mattapoisett-yacht-clubs-2nd-annual-william-e-mee-regatta-to-benefit-mattsail/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:51:29 +0000 MattSail http://mattsail.org/?p=422 MattYCThe 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

]]> http://mattsail.org/2010/07/mattapoisett-yacht-clubs-2nd-annual-william-e-mee-regatta-to-benefit-mattsail/feed/ 0 2010 Youth Summer Sailing Programs http://mattsail.org/2010/01/2010-youth-summer-sailing-programs/ http://mattsail.org/2010/01/2010-youth-summer-sailing-programs/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:22:28 +0000 MattSail http://mattsail.org/?p=337 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)

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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 14th, 7:00pm. Section 136, 10th 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 6th – 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 23rd week of the year. Usually the 2nd 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

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]]> http://mattsail.org/2009/07/were-sailing/feed/ 0 Adult Sailing Program Starts in June, Classes in July! http://mattsail.org/2009/05/adult-sailing-program-starts-in-june-classes-in-july/ http://mattsail.org/2009/05/adult-sailing-program-starts-in-june-classes-in-july/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 15:56:58 +0000 MattSail http://mattsail.org/2009/05/adult-sailing-program-starts-in-june-classes-in-july/ 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)

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This outline represents the intention of the head instructor and MattSail board; however, classes and staff are designed to be flexible and adaptable. Classes are tailored to fit the needs of the students enrolled. It should be noted that morning weather usually offers light winds and calm seas, lending them best to beginner sailors, the junior program (6-8) is only offered in the AM sessions.

Morning Session:

The morning sessions will be designed for youngster with little or no sailing experience. These sessions will also be for sailors who need to build confidence in their sailing ability. This session will consist of the following, basic sailing nomenclature, safety rules, daily shore lesson and on the water instruction. Morning sessions include a Junior Program for students age 6- 8 who will sail Opti class dinghies.

Afternoon Session:

The students in the afternoon session must have some sailing experience along with confidence in themselves to crew or skipper. These students should have knowledge of all morning session subjects

Afternoon Session: Advanced

These afternoon session will be designed for the advance sailor to teach them the sailing skills of racing. These session will include learning the rules of racing along with racing strategies, starts, team work between shipper & crew and safety.

2009 William E. Mee Youth Sailing Program times, dates and tuition

Morning session run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Afternoon session run from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Session 1 – June 29 through July 10

Session 2 – July 13 through July 24

Session 3 – July 27 through August  7

Tuition: $325 per session

Application

2009 William E. Mee Youth Sailing Program application (v2) (PDF download)

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