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Officers Denver Sailing Association August 2009

Commodore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael Dannecker
(303) 596-2122
!

From the Commodore......

Hcommodore@denversailing.or
gH 2009

Vice Commodore
Brendan Jordan
(720) 939-1196   Spring is History!  Summer is heating up! 
HHHHvicecommodore@denver
sailing.orgHH Join the trophy hunt! Keel boats on Wednesday Nights,
Dinghies on Thursday Nights.
Treasurer
Doug Swenson
(303) 863-0566   Upcoming Regattas – Join the fun……… 
Hkswenson@interfold.comH
Saturday August 29th Cherry Creek Junior Open
Race Committee Chair September 12-13th Colorado Governor’s Cup
Nick Farina
(781) 956-8637
HHracecommittee@denversaili   DSA Digs at Cherry Creek…… 
ng.orgH We hope to break ground in the next few weeks for our own
Scoring shed and canopy near the finger docks. Drawings are going to
Derek Buczynski be submitted this week to the Park for final approval.
(720) 203-3730
Hjaskola@littletonair.comH This is great news!
Social Director   The committee boat is still a big issue! 
Jim Ulatowski
720-283-4183 The old boat is toast!
HJim@Juiceplusnorthamerica.c We are in final negotiations for a 17 foot Mako center
omH
console boat. We hope to have it ready for the Governor’s
Port Captain Cup.
Brian Damman
(248) 321-3322
We have not yet met our fund raising goal! We’ve
portcaptain@denversailing.org collected about 68% so far. Please consider adding your
share so we may continue to offer great racing! Thank
Secretary
& Electronic Mail You to all who have already contributed.
Helene Arendt
(720) 261-6056    The Web Site………… 
HDSASecretary@yahoo.comH
features continue to expand! Check it out for NORs, SIs,
Newsletter Schedules, Scores, Great Picutres and more!
Karen Swenson
(303) 863-0566 HDenverSailing.orgH
Hkswenson@interfold.comH
This month’s goal is to implement online registration for the
Webtender
Brian Damman Governor’s Cup.
(248) 321-3322
webmaster@denversailing.org
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# of Winning # of Winning
Fleet Entries Skipper Fleet Entries Skipper
J24 8 Sweeney Laser 9 Foote
Santana 20 8 Brophy Lightning 7 Davis
U20 6 Ulatowski Santana 20 8 Wolf
PHRF 2 Webster Portsmouth 9 Buczynski

Count Membership Type Count Boat Count Boat

7 Admirals Club 2 420 5 MC Scow
2 Buccaneer 14 Santana 20
62 Flag 3 C15 8 Snipe
20 Crew 2 Etchell 8 U20
7 Junior 2 Flying Junior 1 each
11 J24 Banshee, Catalina 25,
17 Laser Finn, Laser 2, Merit 25,
Sunfish, Thistle, Vanguard
12 Lightning
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SUMMER Signed up
SERIES for race
committee?
DATE DAY EVENING RC
Tom Welsh &
8/5 Wednesday
Joanna Foote To be eligible for a trophy each
Michael
8/6 Thursday Dannecker & competitor must serve as a
Martin May member of the on the water
Lucas
race committee at least once
8/12 Wednesday Armstrong &
Marty Mulhern during any series of the
Brendan Jordan season. Please contact Nick Farina
8/13 Thursday & Brian
at Hnick.farina@gmail.comH with any
Damman
Darek Buczynski scheduling issues.
8/19 Wednesday
& Mark Dieterle

FROSTBITE
Jim Ulatowski &
8/20 Thursday
Norm Jarvis
Tom Welsh &
SERIES
8/26 Wednesday
Curtis Rist
Michael
8/27 Thursday Dannecker &
DATE DAY
RACE
Matt Hoster COMMITTEE
Tom Welsh & Tom Downing
9/2 Wednesday 9/20 Sunday & Steve
Curtis Rist
Nick Farina & Alexander
9/3 Thursday Todd Brophy &
Justin Elliot 9/26 Sunday
crew
Stephen Everist Frank Keesling
9/9 Wednesday 10/4 Sunday
& Mike Everist & crew
William Tracy & Tom Downing
9/10 Thursday 10/11 Sunday
Lee Burkes & crew
Fletcher Avery & Ray McCleery
9/16 Wednesday 10/18 Sunday
& crew
Ben Donahue
Brendan Jordan Geoffrey Zahn
9/17 Thursday 10/25 Sunday
& ??????? & crew
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Denver Sailing Association

Presents the

Cherry Creek Junior Open 2009

Saturday, August 29, 2009
Invitation
If you’re 18 or under, you’re Invited!

Place: Cherry Creek Reservoir, gather at the Marina on the West side of the lake.

Fees: $5 for single-handed boats, $10 for double-handed

Schedule: 9:00 -10:30 AM Boat rigging and Registration

10:30 -11:00 AM Skippers meeting and review of sailing instructions
11:00 -12:00 PM Lunch & Race Clinic
12:45 PM First warning signal, more to follow
4:00 PM Cutoff time for starting last race.
After racing Snacks & awards ceremony

To borrow a boat: Available boats are limited: First come, first served. Reserve in
advance by calling Steven Frank, 303-757-7718. A
recommendation from an instructor, yacht club or sailing
program is needed to qualify you for borrowing a boat.
Waiver form required: Parents or guardians need to sign the waiver on the entry
form.
Spectator Boat: Parents are welcome to view the races from a spectator boat (if
available). To reserve a space on the spectator boat, please call
Community Sailing of Colorado, Ltd., 303-757-7718. Space is
limited on the spectator boat and may not be available the day of
the race without a reservation.
(See the complete Notice of Race at DenverSailing.org Racing/Regattas)

(For more info, contact DSA Commodore Michael R. Dannecker at (303) 596-2122 or commodore@denversailing.org)
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Denver Sailing Association

Presents the
Cherry Creek Junior Open 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Entry Form
Name:

Address:

Telephones - Home: Work:

E-Mail:

I am a member of: (Yacht club, fleet, SAIL, or US Sailing)

Boat Name:

Boat Class: Sail Number(s):

Entry Fee:
Entries Number _____ $ 5.00 each
Total $________

I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing and by all other rules that govern this event.

/ / /2009
Signature Date

As the parent or legal guardian of the minor named above, I give my consent for his/her participation in
this event and agree to be bound by the rules as described above.

Waiver of Liability: I recognize that the sport of sailing entails inherent risks which may result in property damage, injury
or death. In consideration of his/her being allowed to participate, I accept these risks on behalf of the above minor.

/ / /2009
Signature Date

Mail completed form and entry fee to Michael Dannecker – 220 S. Emerson St., Denver, CO 80209 or
bring the completed registration form to Cherry Creek Marina by 9:00 AM on August 29, 2009.
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DENVER SAILING ASSOCIATION

2009 COLORADO GOVERNOR’S CUP
CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR - DENVER, COLORADO

Saturday & Sunday, September 12 and 13, 2009

The 2009 Colorado Governor's Cup, one of the season's most exciting open events, is almost here.

Competitors will receive discount coupons for gear and hardware purchases. Lunch will be available
for purchase both days at the Cherry Creek Marina dock (dogs, burgers, brats with a regatta
discount). Additional tickets to the regatta dinner will also be available. There will be raffle giveaways
at dinner and the awards ceremony.

In addition to PHRF and Portsmouth, expected fleets include: Ultimate 20, J-24, Lightning, Santana
20, and Laser. We look forward to seeing everyone at Cherry Creek!

SCHEDULE Thursday, September 10, 2009:

0800-1700 Guest slip and hoist lot arrivals rigging and launch
Friday, September 11, 2009:
0800-1700 Guest slip and hoist lot arrivals rigging and launch
1800-2000 On site registration and check-in
Saturday, September 12, 2009:
0830-1100 On Site Registration and check-in
1100 Competitor’s meeting
1200 First warning signal with subsequent signals & races to follow
Sunday, September 13, 2009:
1100 First warning signal with subsequent signals & races to follow
1500 No race warning after 1500
1600 Awards ceremony following last race (time approximate)
FEES $65 for members of DSA ($45 for dinghy & catamaran) prior to September 1, 2009.
$75 for non-members of DSA ($55 for dinghy & catamaran) prior to September 1, 2009.
A late fee of $20 will be added to registration after September 1, 2009.

(See the complete Notice of Race at DenverSailing.org Racing/Regattas)

(For more info, contact the Regatta Chair Brendan Jordan – vicecommodore@denversailing.org or (720) 939-1196.
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Entry Form
2009 Colorado Governor’s Cup Regatta
September 12 and 13, Cherry Creek Reservoir

Name_________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Home phone______________________Work phone____________________________
E-Mail___________________________

I am a member of (Yacht club, fleet, SAIL) ____________________________________

Boat Name class__________Main sail Number ___________Boat Name____________

PHRF rating (bring certificate at check in) ____________________________________

Registration includes Skippers packet (dinner ticket(s) and sponsor items)

Keelboat ($65/boat) $_____

Dinghy/Catamaran ($45/boat) $_____
_____additional hat @$10 each $_____
_____additional dinner tickets @$12 each $_____ can be purchased day of
_____regatta polo shirts @$25 each $_____ specify number and size(s)
Sub-total $_____
Non-DSA Member ($10/boat) $_____
After September 1, 2009 add $20 $_____
Total $_____

Make checks payable to The Denver Sailing Association.

Mail to completed form & entry fee to the Regatta Chair,

Brendan Jordan 1445 S. Ogden St., Denver, Colorado 80209

I agree to be bound by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the sailing Instructions, and by all
other rules that govern this event.

Skipper: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________

Crew: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________

Crew: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________

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Fleet Captains
Laser
John Martin
(816) 547-4298
jdmartin44@hotmail.com
Lightning
Nick Farina
(781) 956-8637
nick.farina@gmail.com
J-24
Mike Dannecker
303-596-2122
Been to HDenverSailing.orgH
michael@dacoassociates.com
Santana
Fed Wolf
lately?
Check it out for the DSA Calendar,
(303) 399-2911
fredandbarb@interfold.com
Snipe
Blaine McCleskey
(303) 664-5061
absail@att.net
RC Schedule, NORs, SIs, all the race
Portsmouth
John Arendt results, fleet links & scores of
(720) 261-6056
johnmarendt@yahoo.com
U20 & PHRF pictures!
Jim Ulatowski
(720) 283-4183
Jim@Juiceplusnorthamerica.com

Denver Sailing Association 
605 E. Ninth Avenue 
Denver, CO  80203