Greetings OPCYC members, the sailing season is underway.

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The big event for June is Sail250. Marking the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s founding in 1776. Norfolk is one of 5 official ports to host the event, with lots of entertainment and celebrations.

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There are 10 OPCYC boats that are going to escort two of the 40 plus Tall Ships into their docks in Norfolk. Also, Fleetex250 will start a few days after the start of Sail250. Fleetex is a multinational Maritime exercise conducted by the 2nd Fleet in the Atlantic Ocean with approximately 20 countries to sharpen maritime readiness.

We had a good size gathering at Cheddars restaurant in May. Orrin has more events in the works in the coming months.

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The Yankee series racing is doing well. It is not the aggressive event of years past so come on out and join us for a sail around some marks with other sailors. Come out and join us for the Veterans cup race on June 6 with a party at the clubhouse after the race.

Norm is working on the cruise events also. He is getting all the information to guide us in the Sail250.

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The board members are learning how to send e-mail notices from their own OPCYC. org account so you should be hearing more timely information from each area.

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The club needs someone to take the Secretary’s position for Mike Corley. As a volunteer club we need people to help. It is a good way to learn about the club and the members.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at all our upcoming events.

Looking forward to seeing

everyone at all of our 

 upcoming events! 

Ken Damon

Commodore