Venture Yacht Club of San Diego - A Club for Trailer Sailors

Here's what's new as of Wednesday, April 30, 2008

The Venture Yacht Club of San Diego is a friendly, family oriented club catering to trailer sailors. We welcome all sailors ~ both new and experienced. For more information on the club and how to become a member, check out our info page!

WHAT'S NEW!

NEW! Printable Roster with email addresses included is up on the Member's Only site.
Added Lat-Lon coordinates for South Bay (SD Red) Buoys on the RACELINK page.
Another award added to the Awards and Recognition Wall in the Virtual Clubhouse....check it out!
New room added to our Virtual Clubhouse! Check out the Burgee Room with a wall of the burgees we've collected so far.
Check out the VYC STORE! in the Table of Contents. Rick has uploaded our new logo. Lots of items available with the new VYC logo. The bumper sticker is especially cool ~ it also lists our website ~ a great way to advertise the club!
The 2008 VYC Roster is available for viewing and printing on the member's only site. The hard copy roster will not be mailed this year. The online version will be kept up to date as new members join. If you are unable to print the roster or would like the club to print a copy for you (for a fee). please contact Marsha Nelson.
Check out the new VYCSD VIRTUAL CLUBHOUSE.... Enter by clicking on the door in the table of contents. More rooms will be added. Keep visiting...
The VYCSD was admitted as a new chapter in the International Order of the Blue Gavel - District 15. Four staff commodore's were admitted as the charter members. CLICK HERE to see pictures of the event.
Race Results have been posted on the RACELINK page. CLICK HERE to view results.
Remember it's time to get your 2008 dues, update and waiver in to Bonnie. You can download an update form by CLICKING HERE.
2008 Calendar (as of 12/30) is up on the Club Documentation page. It is available in flyer and full month calendar format.
Congratulations to Bill Myrter ~ the winner of the Chili Cookoff!
Congratulations to the 2008 Officers who were installed at the Commodore's Ball. CLICK HERE to view your Bridge and Board for 2008. Pictures have been posted on the VYC Shutterfly site: http://vycsd.shutterfly.com/action/

Congratulations to the winners of the perpetual trophies at the Commodore's Ball:

MOST ACTIVE MEMBER: Rusty and Marsha Nelson

MOST IMPROVED SAILOR: Deborah Connors

LOW POINT RACE CHAMPION: Joe Dumbauld

CRUISER OF THE YEAR: Rusty and Marsha Nelson
The "Officers Thru the Years" page has updated on the VYC Info page. You can also view it by CLICKING HERE.
The PREFERRED MERCHANTS' listing has been updated to reflect those who have contributed to the 2007 Commodore's Ball. Take a look and support those businesses in the coming year. When you shop with them, mention that you are a member of the Venture Yacht Club and thank them for supporting us!
See Member Links page for Bubble Knot diagram ~ contact Rusty Nelson for more info....
Great CRUISING INFO document posted by Dave Belden!: CLICK HERE
EVERYTHING you need to know about going to Catalina - Avalon specifically is listed in Judi Odell's wonderful summary - CLICK HERE to view.
VYCSD Boat US Group Membership advantages have been published on the Club Documentation page

Here are Judi Odell's NEW and VERY comprehensive Lake Powell Suggestions: CLICK HERE
Reservations may now be made at Oceanside in person or BY MAIL. CLICK HERE to download the form.

Check out the new VYC STORE: CLICK HERE or to the left in the Table of Contents! (Thanks to Rick Hall for creating this!)
Added MAYDAY/Distress Call sheet to the SAILLINK Page: Click Here

New Club Embroidery option for those of you in North County! See new ad for EMPRESS ME SPORTSWEAR & EMBROIDERY on the Club Documentation page or by clicking on the CLUB EMBROIDERY link in the Table of Contents.

VYCSD now has it's own Shutterfly Collections Site. View pictures shared by other members or upload your pictures to chare. Here's the web address: http://vycsd.shutterfly.com/action/
Updated San Diego Anchoring Info is on the San Diego Link Page