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PAST GEP SEMINARS

1999
1999 Hobie 16 Continentals, Rehoboth Bay, Delaware - GEP Wally Myers
March 19, 2004MidWinters EastPensacola Beach, FLoridaKirk Newkirk
E-mail:keysailing@keysailing.com
Susan and Tom Korzeniewski
May 23, 2003Sand Snake RegattaLittle Rock, ARBob Edmonds
hobiebob@msn.com
Wally Myers
May 16, 2003Madcatter, NorthEast Syracuse, NYDonna Wilson
204play@twcny.rr.com
Greg Thomas
2002 Continental Tiger Champion
May 2, 2003SGI Youth RegattaSt. Georges Island, FLLarry Hale
Sgihale@aol.com
Sue Korzeniewski
Spring, 2003Div 10 ChampionshipsCarlyle, IL Mike Hill
MHill2@swbell.net
Aug. 16, 2002
Means Davis will give a Race Management Seminar at Saylorville Lake, Des Moines, IA. Division 7 and Fleet 84 are looking forward to hosting the event, which will be followed by a weekend of racing in the Division 7 Championship Regatta. There is also a Youth Regatta, with Hobie Waves provided, on August 16th.
Contact:
Eric Lundin, ejlundin@sio.midco.net or Jim Sohn, sailinghobie@dwx.com.
Jul. 26, 2002
Jeff Alter will give a program at the Barnegat Breezer, in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey. Chris Begrow and Fleet 416 are thrilled to be hosting Jeff and are looking forward to a great program. See NOR in next NAHCA NEWS for more information.
Contact:
Chris Begrow, CBegrow@aol.com
Jul. 12, 2002
Dan Kulkoski will give a program at Buzzards Bay in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Division 12 and event Chair, Nancy Worth are planning a super GEP program. The 25th Buzzard Regatta follows Dan's "One Hobie Day" seminar, July 13 & 14. See NOR in next NAHCA NEWS for more information.
Contact:
Nancy Worth, sailon@catspaws.org
May 17, 2002
Hobie P. Alter will give a program at the North East Championships, Syracuse, New York. This years Madcatter Regatta, May 18 & 19 will be top notch, per usual, thanks to Fleet 204 with Mike Spondello and Commodore Kevin Wilson organizing. See NOR for more information.
Contact:
Kevin Wilson, khw@twcny.rr.com
May 3, 2002
Steve Leo will give a program at Puerto Penasco, Rocky Pt. Mexico. Division 2's planning committee headed up by Bill Feil and Division Chair, Dan DeLave are working hard to make their GEP program and Cinco de Mayo regatta, May 4 & 5 a must do event for the west coast racer! See NOR in next NAHCA NEWS for more information.
Contact:
Bill Feil, BFEIL81598@aol.com
May 3, 2002
Susan Pesane Korzeniewski will give a program at St George Island, Florida. Larry Hale and Scout Troop 22 are hosting this Youth targeted GEP. The kids can use their go fast tips at the Gulf Coast Regional Youth Regatta, May 4 & 5! See NOR in next NAHCA NEWS for more information.
Contact:
Larry Hale, Sgihale@aol.com
Fleet 514 and NAHCA presents Wayne Schafer as Guest Expert
Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico

Wayne will be conducting an on-the-beach session.
You set the subject, ask questions, share knowledge.
Hobie University materials provided by NAHCA.
The full day of seminar includes rigging/tuning tips, chalkboard instruction and on the water drills. The event is being hosted by Hobie Fleet 514 and will be followed by the Pinata Regatta 2000.
When: Friday, September 29, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Under the Tecate tent
Cost: $5 per team, $1 for Hobie Univ. materials
Please include payment with your regatta registration
Pinatta 2000 Regatta Registration
Pre-Registration $40 - due September 20, 2000
Late Registration $45
Contact: John Eger
Division 7, Fleet 84 & NAHCA Present - One Hobie Day - Guest Expert Program
Saylorville Lake, Des Moines, IA

Who: Wally Myers, 1998 Hobie 16 Continental Champion
When: Friday, August 18, 2000
This will be a full day Hobie racing clinic, including rigging & tuning tips, chalkboard instruction & on-the-water drills, taught by one of the top Hobie racers in the world. All Hobie sailors are welcome, from first-time beginners to advanced racers. Plan to take advantage of this terrific opportunity.
Use what you learn & stay to sail in the weekend Division 7 Championships.
Contacts:
David Rice, 402-558-6568, drice@saionline.com
Rod Phipps, 402-572-8029
Jim Sohn, 515-223-6007, slides123@aol.com
HEY! NORTHWEST SAILORS, NOW HEAR THIS.....
The NAHCA is proud to announce a -ONE HOBIE DAY- Sailing Clinic

Who: the infamous Hobie P. Alter
When: Friday, August 4, 2000
Where: Lake Quinault, Washington
The full day of seminar includes rigging/tuning tips, chalkboard instruction and on the water drills. The event is being hosted by DIVISION 4 and will be followed by the Northwest Area Championships
August 5 & 6, 2000
Contacts:
Gord Heieis, heieis@home.com
-OR-
Mimi Appel, mimiappel@aol.com
Wyoming Fleet 156 hosts Jeff Alter as Guest Expert Program instructor!
Who: Jeff Alter
When: Friday, July 21st, 9:30 AM
Where: Glendo, Wyoming
Preceding the Division 5 Championship at Glendo Wyoming July 22-23, 2000
Contact:
Kevin Roberts, kevro@trib.com
Who: Phil & Beverly Collins
Where: Half Moon Bay, California
When: Friday June 30, 2000
Time: 10:30 AM till everyone is an expert
This will be a full day Hobie sailing clinic, including rigging & tuning tips, chalkboard instruction & on the water drills taught by one of the fastest higher wind Hobie teams in the USA. All Hobie sailors are welcome from first timers to advanced racers. Please let Mike Montague know if you will be attending so we can make the proper arrangements and send you more information. Use what you learn & stay to sail in the weekend Pippin Division 3 points regatta.
Contact:
Mike Montague, 707-526-6948, mike@teevax.com
NAHCA is proud to announce the first of our FIVE Guest Expert Programs' "One Hobie Day 2000" Seminars!!!
Who: Dan Kulkoski
When: Friday, June 16, 2000
Where: Spray Beach Yacht Club, Spray Beach New Jersey
Featuring US Sailing Level II Instructor and 2nd place 1999 Hobie 17 Worlds finisher....DAN KULKOSKI
The full day seminar will include chalk talks, on the water drills and short course racing. Event participants will receive the "Hobie University" booklet and a commemorative event sticker.
The Division 11 Hobie 17 Divisionals and Spray Beach Regatta follows the event on June 17 and 18.
Contact:
Andy Keller, amk5@columbia.edu
Race Management Seminar, Rehoboth, Delaware - May 12, 2000
Guest speaker: Paul Ulibarri

** From our friends in Division 11 **
Contact:
Jim Glanden, hobie335@dpnet.net
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