Winter Seminars

NOAA defines a gale as sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph). In light of the return of the wind (S 20 mph g37 on Friday, S 33 g41 on Monday) and warmth (77 deg on Friday, 60 this past Mon), we just wanted to remind everyone that there are still a few more Winter seminars to go. Today, winter has returned just in time.

The seminars, usually on Wed evenings starting at 6:30 PM, cover everything from cruising to weather to first aid.

As you may know, they're taught (led? hosted?) by more experienced club members who've done things that you might want to do in the future, like sailing around the world, experiencing gale force winds on the open ocean, or setting a broken bone 1,000 miles from the nearest doctor. I personally would like to do two of those things. You can even do two of them right here in Madison (not the same two).

Hoofer Sailing Club is about sharing knowledge and helping others to learn, and of course about getting paid to do it, but who can blame someone for wanting to get a piece of the pie? (especially if they're a good talker, good at politics, good-looking, buddies with the right people, etc.) Note that the individuals presenting the Winter Seminar series are not getting paid for their presentations. They do it out of love of sailing--and love of loot! Plus, teaching is a great way to meet people from a position of authority.

The remaining seminars include:
Mar 12th: Radio maintenance and operation EVENT HAS ALREADY STARTED
Mar 19th: Cruising the Pacific (Adam Hughes)
Mar 26th: First Aid for Sailing (Bob Cape + VC Scafati)

You can find more details on the seminar series at https://lessons.hoofersailing.org, organized by HOI Nathan Holman and presented mostly by keelboat, J-fleet, and other instructors.

You do not have to be a current HSC member to attend. The semenars are open to anyone*.

We're not sure why TV meteorologists get such a bad rap. Sure, weather is boring most of the time, but not when you're 500 miles southwest of Acapulco and the sky begins to darken.

*Except for certain people we don't like because they reported us for embezzlement, discrimination, sexual harassment, underage drinking, and other stuff.