River rescue techniques are very important skill, that you need to keep practicing so when something happens on the river you do not have to waste time thinking about how to do it. This class will show you the basic techniques to be aware of and where/when to use them. The first part of the class will focus on the techniques and princpals of avoiding ending up in certain situations (preventative techniques).

The second part will be more practical and hands on with practice of the how to use ropes and other safety equipment to carry out a rescue.  This will mean finding a open space or along the lake shore path for more challenging throwing practice.

The club has most of the equipment, but if you have your own throwbags, karabiners and slings/prussiz loops, please feel free to bring them along. It is better to practice with your own equipment to build up that familiarity with it. If everyone brings their own equipment we all get a chance to practice with a range of equipment. This mean we can see how different equipment works and the pro's and con's.

To vote, please visit members.hoofers.org. 

Once you log in using the same credential as this page's login you will be promoted to vote. 

For more information, please visit hoofersailing.org/elections-2019

Agenda and Meeting Minutes can be found on the Hoofer Sailing Website. 

Generally held in the North Chart Room but the Union does occasionally reassign rooms. 

Hoofer Council meets weekly from 8:00 to 9:30 pm on Mondays. Your Commodore, Lukas Duddleston, represents the club at the Hoofer Council level. If you had ideas, questions, concerns, etc. that you believe should be taken up at the Council level, please email the Commodore at commodore@hoofersailing.org.

Additionally, this year's VP-Admin on Council is one of our own, Charlie Childs. She also serves as the sailing club's treasurer. 

Location: Memorial Union (Room: TBD)

Come join us to hear from the candiates and have the opportunity to ask them questions. This event is occurring during the week-long voting period. 

For more information, please visit hoofersailing.org/elections-2019

Hey Hoofers!

As the Instruction co-chairs, we have been developing a Basic Leader Training program to standardize the training of Outing Club's trip leaders. This program was started last year but did not have the man/womanpower for it be finished, so we have picked it back up this year and created a committee to get it done!

This is an event to present our first finished video to the club and listen to your feedback. Before Tuesday 3/26, we will send out an email to the whole club with a link to the video and a link to an online feedback form. This is for anyone who is not able to attend this feedback session and would still like to contribute their thoughts, though this is also a time when you could watch the video on your own time before seeing it again at this session. This video is about the different online resources for leaders (websites, Facebook pages, and Google Drive).

We will give more detail about the timeline and purpose of this program at this event. Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect. Email alaev@wisc.edu or efernandez4@wisc.edu with any questions!

This class meets at the University Bay Fields. Meet over by the shelter on the Northwest part of the fields.  Students will be introduced to the sport of kiting and will learn how to safely fly the kite on land. Students will work in pairs to practice launching and flying the kites. For information on the Kiting fleet we recommend reading the Winter Kiting Manual. For some introductory video's that will help you get up and flying quickly check these out! Ozone 3-line trainer video Slingshot B2/B3 trainer kite instructional video Heavy Air Instructional Video Survival in the Ice (what to do when you go through)

Winter Kiting Checksheet

In this seminar we will be taking a hands on approach to preventative maintenence and troubleshooting of winches. Each of us will get the opportunity to take a winch apart from start to finish, begin to understand the inner workings and put it all back together with ease. Instructors that atttend this will also be encouraged to teach this lesson to members when not sailing. We will be working with greasy parts so wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Limited participation available so sign up early! 

These classes are stand-alone seminars presented by Hoofer instructors and other Hoofer friends. These are free, and a current membership is not required for winter education, so feel free to invite your friends.

Check TITU for location

DON'T FORGET TO BRING IN A FEW NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS TO BE DONATED TO THE SECOND HARVEST FOODBANK!

Instructor: Megan Dix

It may be too cold for yoga out on the Terrace, but there are plenty of charming, newly-renovated indoor spaces right here Memorial Union! If you're looking for a deep breath and relaxation (or even just a study break), come join us at the Union and shake off that winter chill with a Winter Terrace Yoga class.

Indoor Yoga classes are $5/class. Online registration will remain open until start of class. For your own convenience, pre-registration (including mat rentals) is strongly encouraged. Drop-ins and on-site mat rentals are welcome as space and availability allows; please register with the instructor upon arrival. Cancellations can be made up to one hour before the start of class, and will result in credit with Outdoor UW (for another winter yoga class).

Drop-ins are welcome, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-ins can register and pay on site with credit or debit card (NO CASH) upon arrival. 

All participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Things you will need to know:

• Check TITU screens around the Union for the location of your class.
• BYOYM (Bring Your Own Yoga Mat). We provide rental yoga mats ($2 per class).
• Classes capped at 15 participants
• To drop in to class or rent a mat on-site, please bring a credit or debit card.
• Props, such as blocks, are not provided or required for class, but you are welcome to bring along anything you use for your practice.
• Drop-in participants and all pre-registered participants can check in with the instructor at the class location.
• Wear comfortable clothing. 
• Bathrooms, showers, and lockers are available near the Outdoor UW Office (lockers are 25 cents so please bring a quarter)

4 x $35 = $140

New Members with a Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday 7am, Thursday 7:30pm or Friday 6pm lesson: 3 March lessons 1  February lesson = 4 lessons:

$10 late fee => $150 total
Mackenzie

Saturday had 11 people showing: $300 / 11 = $27.27

Becca

Michelle

Sydney

Katie

Kayla

Mercedes

Sam

Erin

Addy

Liz

Sylvia

Sunday had 9 people showing: $300 / 9 = $33.33

Becca

Alexandra

Sydney

Erin

Nicole

Kayla

Sarah

Zuzanna

Sylvia

$45 per class: 4 x $45 = $180

Becca

Sydney

$45 per class: 3 x $45 = $135

Erin