April 2005 Volume 31 Issue 4  

Day sailing on Council big boats

Sail the day away on Galveston Bay, on one of San Jacinto Council’s Big Boats. The Council has four sloops ranging in size from 22- 27 foot and are captained by trained, experienced and certified volunteers. Troops can sail on the Lois Goody, La Haina, Snow White, or First Mate, depending on the size of your group attending.

Sailing Contacts 2004 - 2005

Council Program Manager–Sarah Boyd
713-292-0269, sboyd@sjgs.org,
3110 SW Freeway, Houston 77098

Program Administrator Coordinator–Mary Beckman
281-463-6639, yellowrose1514@yahoo.com,
6307 Settles Square Lane, Katy 77449

Mariner Coordinator–Linda Suttles
713-529-7030, lsuttles@houstonisd.org,
2435 Albans, Houston 77005

GAM 2005 Coordinator–Kate Marx
713-349-0539,kwernet-marx@sbcglobal.net,
4530 Evergreen St. Bellaire, 77041

Recruiting/Recognitions Coordinator–Korrie Durden
713-688-3311, lkdurden@earthlink.com,
987 Curtin St. Houston 77018

Big Boat Captain Coordinator–Sue DeScioli
281-361-5902, esue303@eatrthlink.com,
3102 Woodland View Dr., Kingwood 77345
JAWS #1–Jean Dorsi
281-955-0434, jdorsi@houston.rr.com
11219 E. Travelers Way, Houston 77065

JAWS #2–Sue Pollock
281-350-5146, sue.pollock@raymondjams.com
4318 Owenscreek, Spring 77388
Who: Girls with an American Red Cross Level IV swim card and the Council’s Safe Boating Test card are eligible to sail.
Where: Troops will meet at Pier 5 of the Watergate Yacht Club in Kemah, 1500 Marina Bay Drive, Clear Lake Shores
When: March 19, March 26, April 16, April 30,
May 21; Sailing time begins at 9 a.m., so please be on time. The boats return to the pier at approximately noon
Bring: Sunblock, hat/cap, bottled water, snacks, trash bags (please take your trash with you). In addition, bring copies of swim cards and Safe Boating Test cards with you on the day of your sail.
Min/Max: 4/varies
Cost: $30 per boat
Register: Use the Program Registration Form, also send copies of swim card and Safe Boating Test card with registration.
Event Code: 10-56-10-6240
Deadline: Two weeks notice must be given for any cancellations or refunds. Refunds or alternate dates may be arranged due to inclement weather.
Contact: Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or sboyd@sjgs.org.
Note: PFD’s (personal flotation devices) are supplied on the boats and girls are required to wear them. The boats generally can accommodate 6-8 girls per boat, depending on the age level. Troops should factor in the Boat Captain, First Mate, and troops leader(s) when reserving the boats.
Mariners are Racing Stars (MARS)
Mariners! Plan now to race your favorite Sunfish with your fellow Mariners in the new Camp Casa Mare MARS racing series. Races will be held at Casa Mare on Sunday afternoons in April and May, 2005. Actual racing courses will be set up and boats will be rigged for Sunfish Racing with the colorful racing sails! Come with a crew (two girls) or by yourself, but plan now to attend.
Who: Mariners
Where: Camp Casa Mare
When: MARS 1, April 10, Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. and
MARS 2, May 15, Sunday 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Min./Max.: 6/20
Cost: Free
Register: Use Program Registration form
Note: Mariners attending the weekend must register for this event separately. They must also make arrangements to do their KAPERS in advance. For those Mariners attending the weekend, lunch is provided.
Contact: Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or sboyd@sjgs.org.

NOTE: Mariners need service hours

     Service hours are earned when giving service to the GSSJC sailing program. To obtain service hours, Mariners must perform service at an event sponsored by the GSSJC sailing program. Service hours may not be obtained on Mariner Weekends or for Mariner special events. Service hours may be used immediately towards ratings, or “banked” for future use. Check with the Mariner Coordinator for information.
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