Yep. Its true

Carl Rapport as a result of his entry into the MOWIND annual raffle at the Alum Creek Regatta is the local semifinalist of the 2009 MOWIND raffle.

Sam Sage did a fine job selling tickets at the Saturday evening dinner arrnaged by the Sandstrom's in Columbus Ohio.

Carl and about 15 other sailors this year (and 3 events from last year), will be chosen from each MOWIND event local raffle and as a result, will be entered into the year end drawing for one of three prizes.

1. KA Speed Sail
2. GT-31 w/ memory card and aqua pak
   
3. accurate wind meter

Proceeds go to support the MOWIND events, insurance, trophies, and the promotion of windsuring in the midwest.

MOWIND events local to Ohio include Alum Creek, Toledo, and Others thru the Midwest.

visit www.mowind.org -- and select the calendar link for more details.

Philip

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