GEP SEMINARS Greg Thomas at the 2003 Madcatter in Syracuse Planning for 2004 programs in underway. The Following Hosts have requested a GEP for 2004. Mark your calendars for the event in your area. Watch this page and the NAHCA NEWS for announcements on which Expert will be at each location. For information about the Guest Expert Program, contact: Terri Reuwsaat E-mail: treuwsaat@austin.rr.com 12000 Snow Goose Road Austin, TX 78758 Mimi Appel E-mail: MimiAppel@aol.com 3357 Collins Rd Marcellus, NY 13108 Guest Expert Program Schedule Date Event Location Event Coordinator Confirmed Expert May 1, 2004 SGI Youth Regatta Apalachicola, FLorida Larry Hale E-mail:sgihale@aol.com Kirk Newkirk, Glen Holmes, and Mark Smith May 21, 2004 Madcatter Syracuse, NY Adam Atathertan E-Mail: atathert@twcny.rr.com Stephanie O'Connor October 8, 2004 Piñata Regatta Tucson, AZ Tony Krauss E-mail: abkrauss@cox.net Hobie P. Alter Guest Expert Program information/requirements for Host Fleets/Divisions The following information contains NAHCA policy for the "One Hobie Day" seminar GEP. Please be aware that these requirements came about for two major reasons: 1) to provide a high quality program and 2) to insure that the volunteer Guest Expert's time is used wisely. Event "fair" placement is a major objective of the GEP committee. Getting the program to Hobie sailors in all areas is paramount. Great care is taken to place GEP programs strategically across North America. If two bidding Fleets are geographically close or if that region has already hosted one in the last year, that group may have to pass that year. What we are looking for are, large (for your area) regattas that can commit to a full day (the Friday before) seminar, with both on land chalk talks and support for on-the-water drills. NAHCA will provide the Guest Expert, his/her transportation to the event, a GEP "One Hobie Day" outline, Hobie University booklets, thank you gift for Guest Expert and as much help/guidance you may need. What the hosting Division/Fleet needs to provide is: 1) a date (with a 2nd choice, if possible) 2) location (please include all the particulars) 3) contact persons information. The event provides the Guest Expert with, typical Hobie hospitality ... lodging, local transportation, meals/parties and a boat to sail at their regatta. Also, please plan for any correspondence needed to make your GEP a successful event, mandatory things include: for NAHCA NEWS letters (deadlines 10th of every odd number months): 1) an announcement flier, and 2) a post event article. NAHCA active fleet status for hosting Fleet is mandatory. Please be advised that the NAHCA NEWS is the official source of any GEP information. Any web page submissions may not be updated in a timely manner. Questions? Drop Terri Reuwsaat an e-mail at terri@oax.com. Past GEP Seminars NAHCA's "Hobie University" booklet The new and improved, updated version of "Hobie University" is now available! Hobie University Booklet Disclaimer: Hobie University" booklet is the property of NAHCA and cannot be modified. "Hobie U 2002" is a 56 page, spiral bond, comprehensive, detailed, "How to" book. It teaches the novice Hobie racer, everything from knot tying and boat tuning, to the racing rules. Updates include: 2000-2004 rules, ISAF Flag signals and IHCA courses, and sailing reference information. The Hobie Tuning and Rigging Guide section updates by several Class Champions include Hobie 16 by Wally Myer, Hobie 17 by Dan Kulkoski, Hobie 20 by Steve Leo and Hobie Tiger by Mitch Booth. "NAHCA Hobie U 2002" is FREE to NAHCA members (please specify your NAHCA member number). E-mail your requests to: seant@frii.com Non-NAHCA members in North America please send a check for $8.00 US for postage/handling to the address below. Outside of North America postage/handling costs will be determined on a case by case basis, by geographical location. Kathleen Tracy 2625 Jewelstone Court Ft Collins, CO 80525 Hobie Alter - Syracuse | Jeff Alter - San Diego | Alan Agusa & Brian Karr - Florida | GEP Wayne Schafer with Kristen Palmer - Pinata, Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico | Wally Myers, 1999 Hobie 16 Continentals - Rehoboth Bay, Delaware

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