Tuesday, February 21, 2017

ESSA TellTale, February 18, 2017

Eastern Shore Sailing Association
TellTale
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
February 18, 2017
Spring Fleet Meetings Scheduled
Annual Dues and Racing Fees
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────       

February 6th Bridge Meeting

The First Bridge Meeting of the year was held February 6th. This year's dates and events were discussed along with the addition of the new blog being utilized by the Choptank Fleet. We have also committed to bringing back the annual ESSA picnic this year.

Key 2017 Dates Thus Far:

February 25th: Meeting/America’s Cup Presentation/Jimmy and Sooks in Cambridge 11:30am-2pm

March 25: Rules Meeting/ La Tolteca in Salisbury

Choptank Fleets First Race: May 10th

Tangier Fleets First Race: May 11th

Reminder – Annual Dues and Racing Fees

We do not send out individual notices for dues or racing fees.  
If you haven’t yet paid, please complete and sign the membership and/or racing forms at:  www.essasailing.blogspot.com  and mail them soon.  Click on the tab  entitled "Member and Racing Applications".  Racing fees must be paid prior to your first race in ordered to be scored.  Thanks.

Winter Fleet Meeting
Place: Jimmie & Sooks, Upstairs
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM



Guest Speaker: Captain Scott Todd
Skipper of the Skipjack "Lady Katie"



"Yachts, when the America's Cup was the America's Cup.
Historical photos and discussion."

Items for Sale


Catalina 25 - "For Sail" is being sold. Podium finisher in the Choptank Non Spin Fleet. Contact Branden Spear for more info. Check out the full listing @ https://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/6003577118.html

Questions, comments, other stuff? write us at   essasailing38@gmail.com

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Reminder: ESSA Fleet Meeting Saturday, February 25, 2017

All hands:  
We need an electronic projector for the presentation.
If you have access to one, please email:
essasailing38@comcast.net
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mark your calendar for the Second ESSA Meeting of 2017.

Place: Jimmie & Sooks, Upstairs
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Captain Scott Todd ,
Skipper of the Skipjack "Lady Katie"

"Yachts, when the America's Cup was the America's Cup.  
 Historical photos and discussion."  

ESSA Fleet Meeting Agenda: (subject to change)

  • Message from the Bridge
  • Calendar of events and race schedule
  • Fleet discussion of the upcoming season. 
  • Choptank Fleet
  • Tangier Fleet

Luncheon Menu: (separate checks please)

  • Grilled Salmon BLT (with or without bacon)
  • Grilled Chicken Breast 
  • Burger with or without cheese (choice of american, provolone or pepperjack)
    • All have lettuce & tomato
    • All are served with choice of hand cut fries or house made cole slaw
  • ~ Dessert special of the day 
Fleet member and racing applications can be submitted along with membership and racing fees.
Our treasurer will welcome your cooperation in completing your registration before the season begins. 

Please register for emails on this site. It's easy and it's free.  Enter your email at the top of the page and acknowledge the confirmation message sent to you by email.  

Why 38?  Choptank is on located at 38 deg: 34 Min. North


More information to follow

Friday, February 10, 2017

Printable copies of ESSA documents are available

ESSA Sailors,

Several documents are now available on  http://essasailing.blogspot.com/

Just click-on the tabs then click-on the link:
 "Click Here for a printable copy of......."

Available Documents: (some are subject to approval)
  • Member and Racing Applications- 2017
  • Choptank NOR & SI- 2017
  • US Sailing Equipment Requirements 6P
  • Race Committee Responsibilities 2017
  • Choptank Distances and Bearings for ESSA Markers
  • Choptank ESSA Race Chart
  • Choptank Race Course List
Sample link

Know your flags:


Send your notices, news, and questions to essasailing38@gmail.com

Thursday, February 9, 2017

SAVE THE DATE: ESSA Fleet Meeting, February 25, 2017, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Mark your calendar for the Second ESSA Meeting of 2017.

Place: Jimmie & Sooks, Upstairs
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Captain Scott Todd ,
Skipper of the Skipjack "Lady Katie"

"Yachts, when the America's Cup was the America's Cup.  
 Historical photos and discussion."  

ESSA Fleet Meeting Agenda: (subject to change)

  • Message from the Bridge
  • Calendar of events and race schedule
  • Fleet discussion of the upcoming season. 
  • Choptank Fleet
  • Tangier Fleet

Luncheon Menu: (separate checks please)

  • Grilled Salmon BLT (with or without bacon)
  • Grilled Chicken Breast 
  • Burger with or without cheese (choice of american, provolone or pepperjack)
    • All have lettuce & tomato
    • All are served with choice of hand cut fries or house made cole slaw
  • ~ Dessert special of the day 
Fleet member and racing applications can be submitted along with membership and racing fees.
Our treasurer will welcome your cooperation in completing your registration before the season begins. 

Please register for emails on this site. It's easy and it's free.  Enter your email at the top of the page and acknowledge the confirmation message sent to you by email.  

Why 38?  Choptank is on located at 38 deg: 34 Min. North


More information to follow