Memorial Day Brunch...
   The brunch is not far away. It is always a great event hosted by Windycrest's Catalina 22
   Fleet. It is the perfect way to kick off a day of sailing, whether you are out cruising with
   friends or planning to race. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy,
   sausage, breads, muffins, fruit, milk, juice, coffee, mimosas, and bloody marys. All for
   only $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for 12 and under crowd. Brunch will be served from !0:00 am
   to 11:30 am. For planning purposes, Reservations are required. Make one here or by
   contacting Catalina 22 Super Star Matt Gillis at 918-557-6856 no later than Friday, May 25th.
...And Long Distance Race
   For those of you so inclined, please join the Memorial Day Long Distance Race. We will
   have a Skippers Meeting at noon. The race is a staggered start, with the slowest boats
   starting at 1:00 pm and the fastest boats starting as late as 2:30 pm. The race ends at
   4:00 pm with what we hope is a big tangle of boats. And of course, trophies and rehash
   to follow.

Swim Test
   If you want to take the mandatory youth sailing swim test in an indoor pool, you can. The
   test will be held at the Salvation Army Pool at 4403 S. 129th W. Ave, Sand Springs, OK,
   on Thursday, May 24th. The test begins at 6:45 pm. Please be prompt so we can all get
   done within an hour. The test is: jump in wearing sailing clothes including shoes, tread
   water for 5 minutes, swim 25 yards, then don a lifejacket.
   The test can be taken at the lake too. Call Michael Jones at 918-845-0145 with questions.

Adult Sailing Classes - Starts June 4th
   Classes will be on Monday evenings this year. They begin June 4th, 6 pm and continue each
   Monday for 8 weeks. Classes are for beginner and novice sailor. The goal is to have members
   be comfortable on their boats. The classes, on and off water, will be about what you want
   to learn. Approaching and leaving the dock, proper and effective rigging, safety, anchoring,
   and where ever else the instruction takes us. The lead instructor is IV McNamara, plus
   a number of other experienced skippers and owners from Windycrest. They will help take
   you, your boat, and your knowledge of sailing to the next level.
   Contact Rear Commodore Michael Jones 918-845-0145 or IV at 918-978-4232 for more info
   Also just show up on June 4th. It is informal, and for all members.

 

The OSU Sailing Team headed for Annapolis for Collegiate
Nationals May 11th.  WSC represented by Ian Jones.
Go Pokes

Backwoods Bash
   Enjoy the music and camping festival at Walnut Creek State Park. Just a short sail up
   the lake. Take your anchor and nav lights and have a good time.
   Info at this link: http://www.musiclovr.com/backwoodsbash/2012/Homepage/Home.html

New Directory
   The 2012-13 Windycrest directory is out. Secretary Pam Low has done a superb job on
   collecting and arranging all our information. Please note in the very last pages is a new
   section which lists members by the docks and lots in which their boats are located.
   Since we have some Club functions assigned by lots and docks, please use the list for
   contacts and planning purposes.
   Please take a few minutes to review the Club Rules and By-Laws found in the directory.
   Your knowledge of them helps Windycrest run smoother for all of us.

CPR Training
   The CPR Training Course is scheduled for May 24th at 6:00 pm. It will be at the Fire
   Fighters Union Hall at 1283 S. Detroit. It runs about 3 hours. Please contact Rear
   Commodore Michael Jones at 918-845-0145 for more information.

UPDATE......
   There will be a US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Course at Lake Thunderbird in Norman
   on May 24-27, 2012. If you are interested in taking the course, call Michael Jones-918-
   845-0145.
 

The Snipes Are Coming!
   The Snipe is a great boat backed by a top notch class organization and stocked with
   awesome sailors who really know how to regatta. We can't wait for them to show up and
   enjoy some Windycrest hospitality. Here is the Notice Of Race and Registration Form.
   You can contact Regatta Chairman Steve Snider here.

Notice Of Race