Greetings Clear Lake Yacht Club members,

Crazy weather; three weeks ago, I thought we’d have all the ice out by the end of the week; now it feels like we could have ice until the middle of May.  Anyway, while some of us are stuck indoors (and some are someplace much warmer), it’s a dandy time to start thinking and planning for the upcoming season.  Here are a few ideas:

• Get cracking on whatever needs fixing or ordering before spring.
• Make a list of those folks you’d like to invite to join CLYC or attend the Sailing School, so you’re ready to share registration details when they’re available.
• Ponder how you want to be involved with the club this coming season—here are a couple early opportunities that may be of interest:
  • We will be hosting the ILYA E invitational July 11-14.  If you are interested in being on the core planning committee, contact me or Margaret Osmundson for details on an organizational meeting this coming Sunday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. (and yes, there will be numerous volunteer options later on).
  • We will be hosting a Hobie Wave racing clinic and regatta June 8 – 12.  If you’re interested in helping with that, contact Chris Wessels.

Also, the spring board meeting is planned for Saturday, March 23, 4 p.m., at Lake Time Brewery. Board members, please mark your calendars; everyone else, please remember you are welcome to attend if you’re interested or have great idea you’d like to share.

In the meantime, stay warm and think spring!

Deb Tesar
2019 CLYC Commodore