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2007-2008 Update - Professionally Instructing Sailors for 20+ We have always felt that the Bay holds the most advantageous sailing around. We mark our distinction from others in this regard and believe the Bay holds the true rewards and our Captains know that, so do our students. Our ASA BKB classes are based upon long distance sailing with a majority of the class on the water and in the boat. Sailing to East Bay, Trinity Bay and Redfish Reef are among the highlights of the class. Of course, loving the lake we spend time there as well based upon the students preference. The Bay makes us different. Then upon your completion join the only school in the area offering mentor sessions plus free charters to students. We are celebrating our 20th Anniversary so be sure to check out our specials inside. Also, we are now preparing for the British Virgin Islands Flotilla leaving December 2008 for New Year's at Foxies, one of the top Five spots in the world for New Year's Celebrations. Be sure to join us and sign up for one of the training cruises to Galveston and spend a weekend on the boat. As a Note, our Texas Parks and Wildlife Certified Instructors teach the Texas Safe Boating Course every weekend, all year long. Read on below for our latest newsletter, and check out the web site and our sailing school prices. Captain
John
Welcome to the Lakeside Sailing School & Charters at Watergate, your host for sailing and fun on the lake, bay and the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. 20+ years of training, sailing and having fun. Jan. 2008 Newsletter The British Virgin Island Sail Club is now full. 18 Hardy Souls heading south in now less than one year. All the Beneteaus are reserved. Boat one will the Hughes; Boat Two the Captain, me, Janina and her son; Boat Three Mr and Mrs Morgan and Family and Boat Four Billy, Anthony and Wendy along with guest. So 18 heading to the Baths, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Peters Island, Josh Van Dyke, the Soggy Dollar, Sandy Key, great sails in the Caribbean and of COURSE, Foxies for new year's. in fact we are trying to book our party now for Foxies. All the cameras will be loaded, among others, and off the dinghy's will be going for some BVI great time. The BVI training sails are staring in January. The last weekend in January we will be having the ASA Basic Coastal Class for those needing certification. Along with the sail we will be heading to Galveston for a weekend on the boat and BVI training. Then monthly after that we will be having training. The last weekend in February is the ASA Bareboat class for those needing certification and another weekend at the Gulf and Galveston Starbucks gift card redemption. Nothing like it, nothing, waking up in the brisk cool Gulf air with the boat rocking and the coffee brewing. The conversations often wonder into the BVI and other places. DO NOT FORGET, in the summer of '08 we are now planning that sailing trip. It will be to the Greek Isles with the Noffsingers. Joe and family, what a great crew, will be paving the way this summer to help get everything set up. If you want to plan on the summer trip of '08 to the Greek Isles let us know, as normal, you can crew, take the helm or be one of the chillers. Regardless, we are planning on quite a good time. The camping trip, the first weekend in May 08 is about full. Remember, be sure to confirm your spot in January for our list and if you still want to join in be sure to write us fast. The tripers will be leaving Friday for a weekend at the Canyon of the Eagles at Lake Buchanan in Burnett, Texas. The camping, always primitive, is right next to the boats and water. In fact, you are lulled to sleep with the lake lapping at the foot hill. We will be setting new records for the row to the water falls. It will simply be a GPS blast, kayaking in singles and tandem, bring your own boat or book with us. Everything is provided, of course, from tents to kayaks, so let us hear to tally up the list. Last fall we had over 15 members having a blast, check out the website for the latest pictures. The kayaking training will begin next weekend, 1/5/08-1/6/08, 10am both days. The classes for beginners are at 8am both days and the scullers and kayakers should be at the boathouse at 10am for a trip to Taylor Lake and the start of Waterfall Training. The spring regattas are coming fast. If you want to join the sculling team for the sculling regattas let us know. We will be moving the boats out in the spring to the regatta and if you want to join in the singles racing let us know. This weekend we are also starting that training with the Taylor Lake row. Slides per minute the key, reaching and pumping to success and a regatta trophy for the Giffer. Ok, what is coming in January: 1/5/08-1/6/08 Sat - Sunday
1/12/08-1/13/08 Sat - Sunday
1/19/08-1/20/08 Sat - Sunday
1/26/08-1/27/08 Sat - Sunday
Ok, be
careful New Years. Be
sure to stay safe and warm and we will
see you at the events and training in January 08. Remember, when the
wind stops, row. When the wind
starts head to the Bay.
Locally owned and operated by Captains who love to sail. It is now time to prepare for the next British Virgin Islands training, coming December 2008 and New Year's at Foxies on Josh Van Dyke Club Riviera - Unlimited Free Sailing and Lessons
The December 2008 British Virgins Island trip is filling up. Thus far the New Year's Eve at Foxies on Josh Van Dyke party is looking like another great member time. More to come. You take care and remember, when the wind stops, row. Captain John Coggin Lakeside Sailing School 1500 Marina Bay Dr. Clear Lake Shores, Tx. 77565 at Watergate Yachting Center 713-408-1318 www.lakesidesailing.com Find the Advantages ASA Sailing School - Charter Worldwide and Right at Home Check out the Calendar of Events for the monthly member sails and classes Check out the sailboats we have for charter above, daily and weekends all the same price. Remember, we are all licensed captains registered with Texas Parks and Wildlife giving the Texas Boating Safety Courses every weekend. MEMBER CLEAR LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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Our instructors, who are all coast guard licensed captains, are ASA certified as well as Texas Parks and Wildlife certified. We have been teaching students for 20+ years on what is important in the world of sailing. As members of the American Sailing Association your team is kept up to date on all aspects of what is happening in the world of sailing. |
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We continue to support our area as members of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of commerce and the American Cancer Society local chapter, your Lakeside sailing school is locally owned and operated by those most interested in your success in the world of sailing. Our Junior sailing program is second to none in the area. the scholarship program is a direct result of the participation of the juniors and their supporters. |
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Come visit us at our floating boathouse for an instant vacation without the travel hassles. Take a peak inside at our website, it is loaded with the fun stuff we do. |
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Lakeside Sailing School Pier 25 Watergate Yachting Center Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 West of the facility. |