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In this season when many thoughts turn to "What the @#%$&! can I get for whatshis(her)name for Christmas" and you are really getting stressed out, take a moment to plan your trip to Florida for Florida Masters Week in February. Just think about a week or so of fun & sailing in warm, sunny...

Sail 2015 Florida Masters for Free!!! The Florida Masters at Palm Beach Sailing Club, February 14 & 15, is the final leg of the 2015 Masters Week. You can sail it for free! All you have to do is submit the winning slogan for the regatta T-shirt. Entries must be in by January 10th. Enter...

If the last week has not convinced you to pack up and head for Florida next week, not sure what will! Go online at http://www.laser.org/index.php?option=com_helios&cID=9 and sign up for the three great regattas coming up Feb 8 to 16. Become famous, submit a slogan for the Florida Masters...

I would like to fly to CA to sail US Masters at Cabrillo Beach. Minor problem -- there do not seem to be any boats available to charter, rent, borrow, whatever. I'm willing to pay a fair price to some "youngster" in the area for use of a boat for the regatta, July 18 - 21. Any help sincerely...

The holidays are over and it's time to get your registrations in for Masters Week. NOR's and Registration are online. You don't want to miss sailing 7 days out of 9 in beautiful, sunny, warm, Florida. Just think -- no snow, sleet, traffic jams, coats for at least nine days. And the only ice...

The holidays are over and it's time to get your registrations in for Masters Week. NOR's and Registration are online. You don't want to miss sailing 7 days out of 9 in beautiful, sunny, warm, Florida. Just think -- no snow, sleet, traffic jams, coats for at least nine days. And the only ice...

Christmas Week in Miami -- Open Orange Bowl What are you doing between Christmas and New Year’s? Why not join the fun in the sun for four days of sailing on Biscayne Bay at the Open Orange Bowl Regatta hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club. If you have kids sailing the Orange Bowl, you’re...

OK, guys and gals, here’s the deal for February. You pack up the Lasers, get on the road and head to Florida to arrive at Charlotte Harbor Feb 1 for the start of a super week of racing and hanging out with a bunch of good folks. Bring your golf clubs, spouse (or significant other), sunscreen...

Hey Fred I got a deal for you. Load up 4 boats on your trailer, bring 4 buddies with you, and head to Florida Masters Week in Feb. You can buy my 2008 boat, to replace your old one, and take back with you! How's that for a deal!!!!

Joe Van Rossem just forwarded email from Bruce Kirby. It seems that Bruce is very close to regaining his rights maybe any day now. If he does, what does ILCA do about the proposed rule change and how does it dismiss votes already cast? I've asked the ILCA office this question. Let's hope...

Hey all you old folks Don't miss out on a chance to do some ocean sailing in a beautiful location in idyllic conditions. The North American Masters are being run in the Gulf of Mexico in Fort Walton Beach. This is a really neat location and it promises to be a super regatta. Yeah, gas prices...

I've just spent the last couple hours reading through all this instead of playing with my "Weekender/Laser/Kirby". What seems to be the root cause of this issue is that LPE doesn't want to pay royalty rights in order to enhance its financial position. The other intriguing question is whether...

I had the opportunity to visit the site of this year's NA Masters in Fort Walton Beach and review the plan with Britt Drake, who has been doing a great job organizing what should be an outstanding event. Our headquarters will be at the Ramada Inn located on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico...

Check out Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Charlotte Harbor and Edison Sailing Center for any activity.