I left a phone message this last weekend for Alum Creek race organizer Paul
Sandstrom and he got back a day later with a message on my phone saying yes his
Alum Creek Regatta May 2,3 2009 regatta is a go.

Last year in 2008 it was rainy and not fit for ducks and yet we still got like
19 people on the start line early Sat morning. I hope to see everyone there
last year come back along with some new people. If you haven't been to the
Alum Creek regatta lately know that the regatta location is now at the state
park marina facility. There is even a small restaurant there that usually opens
that weekend where you can get a pancake or burger. The state park campground
is a mile away just up the road for anyone that wants to camp out in a tent or
car overnite.

If the weather forecast is good I hope to head down and get a bit of warm water
sailing in on Friday afternoon May 1st at the marina. The waters on mama Erie
are still like 50 degrees though on the high deck of Prodigy I seldom even get
my feet wet anyway. Know that Alum Creek / Columbus waters are usually a dozen
degrees if not more warmer this time of year than Erie. That's one big reason
to head down and check it out. Even if you don't plan to race show up,
socialize and do some fun sailing.

Talking about the Mistral Prodigy One Design Class ... I do plan to bring a 2nd
Prodigy for demo use to all the events I get to this season. If anyone wants to
race it for one morning or afternoon session you can provided you furnish your
own race rig of course. If you know anyone that's been wanting to try a hybrid
board please pass the information along and have them give me an email. We need
more big board sailors! shaas@...


Scott - #H