Merrily said:I'm new Laser Fleet captain at my club, after some years of no organization. I'm thinking about planning a regatta where I invite other clubs for this year if I can manage it. I want to start with a name.
We are Leatherlips Yacht Club, (Leatherlips was a Wyandot Indian) on O'Shaughnessy Reservoir on the Scioto River on the outskirts of Columbus Ohio. We are also directly across from the Columbus Zoo. I can sometimes hear hyenas and other animals when I rig my boat.
Save us from the "O'Lips Regatta," because that's all I've come up with.
Merrily/Janet
Thanks, Rob, but district 18 doesn't have a secretary right now. I guess I'll have to contact the National office to schedule around other events.Rob B said:LYC Annual Laser Invitational.
It's not flashy or cute, but basic and straight to the point which is what you might need to draw attendance since your club has been out of the Laser business for years. Make sure to contact your Laser District Secretary to schedule around other laser events and for ideas to get the word out to the district members.
Merrily said:Thanks, Rob, but district 18 doesn't have a secretary right now. I guess I'll have to contact the National office to schedule around other events.
Everyone is a comedian! I'd like to have a chance to sail my boat, so no thanks.Rob B said:Hmmm, sounds like you're a canidate for D18 Secretary! No better way to get your fleet to grow that to drive that bus yourself!
I got it, "Get on the Bus" Laser Regatta.
This sounds like a great blueprint for a big time regatta, but I maybe should have given some parameters about what I'm thinking of. Just inviting a few local clubs, at least the first year.fishingmickey said:call it your distirict's championship and generate grand prix points, but I assume that you'll have to run this by the Executive committee to get that established. If you can do that you might be able to get some of the traveling rock stars out or want-to-be rock stars.
The next thing I would tackle is a getting some sponsors.... See what kind of prizes you can get them to divy up.
Sorry, what is LLO?seamonkey said:'LLO' has my vote!!
Merrily said:I'm new Laser Fleet captain at my club, after some years of no organization. I'm thinking about planning a regatta where I invite other clubs for this year if I can manage it. I want to start with a name.
We are Leatherlips Yacht Club, (Leatherlips was a Wyandot Indian) on O'Shaughnessy Reservoir on the Scioto River on the outskirts of Columbus Ohio. We are also directly across from the Columbus Zoo. I can sometimes hear hyenas and other animals when I rig my boat.
Save us from the "O'Lips Regatta," because that's all I've come up with.
Merrily/Janet
That would get confusing, 'cause there's another club, not too far away, called Buckeye Lake YC!mikescott said:Seeing as how you are in Columbus, how about the Buckeye Laser Championship?
Thanks to everyone who suggested a name for our regatta. We have chosen the name, drum roll please, "Laserlips! Open Regatta" and the date is Saturday, October 15, 2005. Come out for a fine day of autumn racing in the midwest and maybe visit the world class Columbus Zoo. We are in Powell, Ohio on O'Shaughnessy Reservoir. Camping is permitted and the clubhouse restrooms with showers will be available. Our club's website is in the process of being updated, but you can get a view of us here: www.leatherlips.com, and you can contact me with questions at JanetRupert@laserforum.org, or call me at 614-262-3798. Please feel free to use the forum's private message feature.Merrily said:So what's a great name for my regatta ?