Northeast Florida Womens Sailing Network
Jacksonville, FL
News and Events
 Monthly Meeting-  6:00 PM, Gun & Tackle Club
Our next monthly meeting will be August 21st. Program- "Tying the Knot". 
Meeting has been cancelled due to the weather.  This program will be rescheduled at a later date.

Upcoming Hands on the Helm for Hubbard House Regatta- Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 4th.  Rudder Club. Come join us in the Pre-race Celebration with dinner, live music, cash bar, and registration on Friday, October 3rd.  Regatta will be held Saturday, October 4th. New this year: Pre-order your t-shirts at http://coralreefsailing.net/hands_on_the_helm1 . Ladies and men's style cotton and microfiber t-shirts and caps available. Pre-order by September 23rd to ensure pickup at the Pre-Race Celebration Party. For more information go to: www.handsonthehelm.com .

Sponsors this year include Ortega Yacht Club Marina, Sadler Point, St. Bart's Yachts.

 Help us Stock the Ship for the upcoming Hands on the Helm for Hubbard House Regatta.  Hubbard House is the charity for this event.

                                              Stock the Ship

 1.Help stock the kitchen cabinets:  pots, pans, dishware, silverware, mixing bowls, mixing spoons, measuring cups, can openers, spatulas, tongs, oven mitts
2.
Help stock the linen closet:  blankets, pillows, sheets, towels, washcloths
3.
Help keep it clean:  bleach, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry soap
4.
Give a smile to a child entering shelter:  Crayons, activity books, small stuffed animal(new), travel size puzzles
5.
Help lift a victims’ spirit:  puzzle books, stationary, stamps, nice writing pens, journals, address books
6.Help stock our food pantry: canned pastas, soups, juice boxes, hamburger helper, individual snack size crackers, cereals, macaroni and cheese, tuna fish, salt, pepper and other spices
7.
Help take care of personal needs  body wash, loofah, soap, conditioner, shampoo, deodorant, perfume, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, feminine hygiene
8.
Shower” our babies:  diapers (all sizes), blankets, baby wipes, pacifiers, bottles, bottle cleaners
9.
Help is a phone call away:  Old cell phones are a lifesaving resource for victims of domestic violence.  Collect old cell phones and donate them to Hubbard House so they can be recycled and distributed to clients at Hubbard House.  The cell phones are programmed with the Hubbard House hotline and 911.

Bring any items to our meeting in August and help "Stock the Ship".

Workshop and Sail-
Saturday, August 23rd at the boat ramp located next to River City Brewing Company.  Bob Porter will be taking out his trimarian- "Wet Monkey". We will be meeting at 1:00pm. Bring food to share and your favorite beverage. RSVP to nfwsn@earthlink.net if you plan to attend.

We would likt to thank Karen Weimar on Zaida and Geri Price for the Workshop and Sail that was held in July!

We would like to thank Allen Jones on Bernoulli for the Workshop on Non-electronic Navigation that was recently held in June!

The Women's Sailing Network is a good place to secure a boat or find crew.  We are looking to increase participation for the 2008 season. Newcomers are always welcome!


NFWSN is looking for a sponsors  for our website.  If interested, email-
webmaster@nfwsn.com or contact Joan Rogers at (904) 220-5839.



If you would like to hold a Workshop and Sail on your boat for an upcoming month, please contact Joan Rogers at (904) 220-5839 or send an email to webmaster@nfwsn.com .
Tentative dates:
August - 23rd, 1PM
September
October 18- Saturday
November 15

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Women's Sailing Series for 2008

Wave Regatta Results-
Spinnaker-
Cheetah- 1st Place
Ruckus- DNS

Non-Spinnaker-
Liberty Call- 1st Place
Keep The Faith- 2nd Place White Lightnin'-DNF

Cruiser-
Bernoulli- 1st Place

Saturday, June 14, Jessie Ball Regatta, Epping Forest Yacht Club (EFYC)
Results:
Spinnaker-
Cheetah- 1st Place
 Kaos - 2nd Place

Mixed Spinnaker-
Ruckus- 1st Place

Non-Spinnaker-
Liberty Call- 1st Place
Keep the Faith -2nd Place
Ariel- 3rd Place

Mixed Cruiser-
Kera Vela- 1st Place
Bernoulli- 2nd Place

Saturday, October 4th, Hands on the Helm for Hubbard House, Rudder Club (NFCC) www.handsonthehelm.com

Saturday, November 1st, Women on th Water Regatta,  Rudder Club (RC)
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