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Membership Stickers
The new 2007 stickers are available. Please note the rates have changed. The annual rate is $25 per car. A monthly rate is now also available at $15 per car. For the monthly rate you will be given a mirror tag (no sticker) which will display its expiration date and the license plate number of your car. The annual membership for is enclosed in this newsletter and is also available on our website www.spiwindsurfing.com. For the monthly pass it will be necessary to fill out the form at one of the local shops. The liability release form is also included; this MUST be signed and turned in. The owners of the North Flats property are leasing the use of their property to the members of SPI Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Association with the requirement that all members of this organization submit a signed release form. The new stickers should be placed in the upper corner of the passenger side of your windshield. By displaying your membership sticker it shows that we are in accordance to the property owner’s requirement. We’ll need some self policing, so we ask your assistance in assuring everyone’s car at the Flats has either the sticker or mirror tag on display. WARNING: Vehicles without current SPIWS sticker or tag will be towed at owner’s expense! Access requirements; 1) Close the gate when entering and leaving and if you are the last one out at the end of the day be sure to lock the gate. 2) Help keep our sailing area litter free – Pack Your Trash Out. 3) If you bring your pet they must be on a leash, and pick up after your pet. 4) Be responsible and have fun! If you have any questions about your registration or the release form email Herman at sbsso@sbcglobal.net and be sure to put SPI Windsurfing in the subject field.
Winter 06 – 07
South Padre Island’s winter has been colder and less windy than normal and the sun has not been showing its face – which makes us cranky!! Some of the die hard sailors have been out catching what wind we’ve had, braving the cold and rain. They have happy smiles on their faces for getting a good wind fix. The rest of us are praying for sun and wind. The weather pattern is starting to change and we are ready for it.
The last couple of months there has been "activity" going on in the Laguna Madre. Air boats have been making their presence known with their obnoxious noise pollution, and to make matters worse they are setting many, many pole markers in the bay. They are here doing seismic testing for oil and gas deposits, with permission of the Texas General Land Office. They are supposed to finish the testing in April. We hope this is true and that the many poles will be removed, as they are a hazard. So, do be aware when sailing and keep an eye open for the (bamboo) poles.
This winter while we miss our Colorado friends, Jibber took at trip up to Winter Park. He enjoyed some fine skiing. Did you see him??
Nest time at the Flats enjoy the new gates when you are coming and going!!
Blowout ‘07
The Blowout ’07 will be held May 5th and 6th. The events this year will include Course Slalom, Long Distance, and GPS Speed trials. For the GPS race please either bring your own GPS and if you have a spare bring it to share. Remember as they say Speed is your Friend!
Registration will be May 4th at Jake’s….. The Blowout Dinner will be on May 5th at Jake’s (?) The cost for extra dinners is $15 per person.
We are in need of a Coordinator for this year’s event; we also need volunteers to help with the race events and the dinner. Any one interested in helping please contact Jibber at 956 761 5061 or isrjibber@aol.com.
Swap Meets
Do you have excess sailing gear?? Need some sailing gear?? We have a bunch of swap meets scheduled; April 14th, 21st, 28th and May 5th and 12th, all Saturdays. They will be at Louie’s Backyard in the south parking lot starting at 9:00 AM. Come check them out! One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Spring Dinner
Our Spring Dinner is set for April 27th at Louie’s Backyard at 7:00 PM. The cost is $15 per person. Come enjoy dinner and drinks with your windsurfing friends. Dinner is held on the outside deck overlooking the Laguna Madre, perfect for viewing the sunset. There will be live music and raffle give-a ways. Mark your calendars and see you there!
Monthly Club Meetings
The first Monday of every month is the scheduled SLPI Windsurf club meeting. They are held at Sailboards South (Herman’s) 204 W Dolphin St at 6 PM. Please feel free to attend if you are so inclined. We want your participation.
For Sale
Club T-shirts are for sale at On the Beach. Support your club!
See you all soon. Remember – HAVE FUN!!!!
Membership Stickers
The new 2007 stickers are available. Please note the rates have changed. The annual rate is $25 per car. A monthly rate is now also available at $15 per car. For the monthly rate you will be given a mirror tag (no sticker) which will display its expiration date and the license plate number of your car. The annual membership for is enclosed in this newsletter and is also available on our website www.spiwindsurfing.com. For the monthly pass it will be necessary to fill out the form at one of the local shops. The liability release form is also included; this MUST be signed and turned in. The owners of the North Flats property are leasing the use of their property to the members of SPI Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Association with the requirement that all members of this organization submit a signed release form. The new stickers should be placed in the upper corner of the passenger side of your windshield. By displaying your membership sticker it shows that we are in accordance to the property owner’s requirement. We’ll need some self policing, so we ask your assistance in assuring everyone’s car at the Flats has either the sticker or mirror tag on display. WARNING: Vehicles without current SPIWS sticker or tag will be towed at owner’s expense! Access requirements; 1) Close the gate when entering and leaving and if you are the last one out at the end of the day be sure to lock the gate. 2) Help keep our sailing area litter free – Pack Your Trash Out. 3) If you bring your pet they must be on a leash, and pick up after your pet. 4) Be responsible and have fun! If you have any questions about your registration or the release form email Herman at sbsso@sbcglobal.net and be sure to put SPI Windsurfing in the subject field.
Winter 06 – 07
South Padre Island’s winter has been colder and less windy than normal and the sun has not been showing its face – which makes us cranky!! Some of the die hard sailors have been out catching what wind we’ve had, braving the cold and rain. They have happy smiles on their faces for getting a good wind fix. The rest of us are praying for sun and wind. The weather pattern is starting to change and we are ready for it.
The last couple of months there has been "activity" going on in the Laguna Madre. Air boats have been making their presence known with their obnoxious noise pollution, and to make matters worse they are setting many, many pole markers in the bay. They are here doing seismic testing for oil and gas deposits, with permission of the Texas General Land Office. They are supposed to finish the testing in April. We hope this is true and that the many poles will be removed, as they are a hazard. So, do be aware when sailing and keep an eye open for the (bamboo) poles.
This winter while we miss our Colorado friends, Jibber took at trip up to Winter Park. He enjoyed some fine skiing. Did you see him??
Nest time at the Flats enjoy the new gates when you are coming and going!!
Blowout ‘07
The Blowout ’07 will be held May 5th and 6th. The events this year will include Course Slalom, Long Distance, and GPS Speed trials. For the GPS race please either bring your own GPS and if you have a spare bring it to share. Remember as they say Speed is your Friend!
Registration will be May 4th at Jake’s….. The Blowout Dinner will be on May 5th at Jake’s (?) The cost for extra dinners is $15 per person.
We are in need of a Coordinator for this year’s event; we also need volunteers to help with the race events and the dinner. Any one interested in helping please contact Jibber at 956 761 5061 or isrjibber@aol.com.
Swap Meets
Do you have excess sailing gear?? Need some sailing gear?? We have a bunch of swap meets scheduled; April 14th, 21st, 28th and May 5th and 12th, all Saturdays. They will be at Louie’s Backyard in the south parking lot starting at 9:00 AM. Come check them out! One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Spring Dinner
Our Spring Dinner is set for April 27th at Louie’s Backyard at 7:00 PM. The cost is $15 per person. Come enjoy dinner and drinks with your windsurfing friends. Dinner is held on the outside deck overlooking the Laguna Madre, perfect for viewing the sunset. There will be live music and raffle give-a ways. Mark your calendars and see you there!
Monthly Club Meetings
The first Monday of every month is the scheduled SLPI Windsurf club meeting. They are held at Sailboards South (Herman’s) 204 W Dolphin St at 6 PM. Please feel free to attend if you are so inclined. We want your participation.
For Sale
Club T-shirts are for sale at On the Beach. Support your club!
See you all soon. Remember – HAVE FUN!!!!
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