Sailing Club Directors
President
Jim Ferrone
Note:
Please
stay away
from the
orange bouys
and
sailboats
during races
Thank You!
Sailing Club...
Erskine Lakes is a wonderful place to live and play. As
you might have already seen, we have organized Sailing
Regattas throughout the boating season. There is an open
invitation to all ELPOA members to join us and see what
Sunfish Sailing and Racing on Erskine Lakes is all about.
First, the club is open to ALL sailors - novice,
intermediate, and advanced. Those who have never sailed
before are also invited. You don't need to have a sailboat
in order to sail. There are currently several club-owned
boats in sailing condition, available to members. You can
always give sailing a try by taking a ride with any one of
us, as well. We offer a Discover Sailing Program that
provides the fundamentals to get you started or improve
your sailing skills. Members are happy to provide tips and
techniques, from light air tactics to building a homemade
wind indicator. If you are in the market for a sailboat,
we can give you pointers on what to look for (and what to
avoid) in purchasing a new or used boat. Anyone interested
in lending or donating their Sunfish to the Club, we would
appreciate it; or, if you are selling a Sunfish, we have
Club members who are always in the market for a sailboat.
This year, we have a very active sailing season (May
through October); including a Summer Racing Series,
Women's Racing Series, Jill & Jack Regatta,
Instructional Days, Erskine vs. Cupsaw Challenge, a
growing and very competitive Junior Sailing Fleet (ages 10
through 17), and the annual "Run Whatcha Brung" (open to
all ELPOA members using any type of human or wind-powered
watercraft), held on ELPOA Day, with social activities as
well. Club members receive racing results, details and
information of upcoming activities through the Club
e-letter (via e-mail) and the ELPOA Courier.
Here is the best part - basic annual dues are only $20.00
per family.
The use of a club loaner boat for racing or practice
cruising is just an additional $10.00 per family for the
entire season. All that is required is a reservation with
a club officer. Boats are loaned out on a first come,
first served basis.
So, again we invite all of you to enjoy the lake community
and see what The Erskine Lakes Sailing Club is all about.
Whenever you see us gathered at Little Beach or on the
water, please feel free to stop by or join in!
If you have any additional questions about the club or
would like to join, please visit the
ELPOA Contact Page and send
the sailing club an email.