Come swing by the Mendota Lounge to talk about all things sailing!

I'm holding (very informal) office hours for anyone and everyone to swing by and ask questions about the club in a more personal setting. If you cannot make it, e-mail me at commodore@hoofersailing.org to set up a different time.

We have confirmed plans at MATC, I plan to attend the Saturday January 19 Sierra Club pool session. (Ideally, there may be another member or two who would be willing to lead. We specifically need people who can transport boats. If so, please contact me.) Details are below. (This is hosted by the Sierra Club River Touring Section and is located at the MATC swimming pool.) I will plan to bring a few of my personal boats and gear to meet at the pool to help coach you. Mainly, this is another great opportunity to paddle in the 82.5 degree water.

This class will meet at UBAY FIELDS!  Meet at the shelter on the NW portion of the park. Prerequisite: Winter Kiting A rating, Winter Kiting Classroom. 
Students will work in pairs to practice launching and flying the kites. Instructor will offer guidance in technique and evaluate students' abilities. Primary goals for this class are mastering harness use, safety releases, and other skills needed to test-out prior to taking Kiting C.   An Introduction to 4 line kites will also be offered.

Winter Kiting Checksheet

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. 

In this class we will overview of the physical, biological and chemical characteristics of our lake. 

Come swing by the Mendota Lounge to talk about all things sailing!

I'm holding (very informal) office hours for anyone and everyone to swing by and ask questions about the club in a more personal setting. If you cannot make it, e-mail me at commodore@hoofersailing.org to set up a different time.

Pool Session - Sierra Club River Touring Section Guests

Sunday, Jan 27, 2019

UW Hoofers Outing Club is partnering with the Wisconsin Sierra Club River Touring Section to increase participation in these pool sessions and to increase opportunities for Hoofers members to learn with/from experienced members of both communities during these pool sessions.

This simply lists the guests from the Wisconsin Sierra Club River Touring Section who have already paid the MATC pool rental fee to participate in the January 27, 2019 kayak pool session.

UW Hoofers Outing Club members will sign up directly for the January 27, 2019 pool session.

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Boats must be pristine and clean *before* arriving at the pool.

(a) Vacuum out any and all dirt, sand, and debris.

(b) Wash out/off any remaining dirt, sand, and debris.

(c) Rinse inside and out with 10% bleach water solution.

(d) Rinse with water again.

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This is the INSTRUCTOR sign-up for the 1/27/19 kayak pool session at the MATC Pool. We usually need two people to teach the kayak lake lesson and another two to teach rolling. The fifth will be put with either lake lesson or rolling depending on the needs of the group. Additionally, an instructor will need to administer the swim test for those who need it at the start of the pool session.  When signing up, please indicate you preference to teach either kayak lake lesson or rolling lesson.  

We will be in the pool from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., so arrive at 11:30 a.m. in the Outdoor UW boathouse and plan to be available until 3:45 p.m. at the latest to account for returning gear.

If you did not instruct at a pool session last season, please email Petra Wakker (poolsessions@hooferouting.org) explaining why you are qualified to instruct.

Thank you for your time, instructors! It is greatly appreciated.

While the lake is frozen, we have to find somewhere else to kayak! The MATC swimming pool is nice and warm (and clean)! During the off season, you can learn to kayak or practice your skills in the pool. Whether you need a kayak lake lesson, want to learn rolling or wet exits, or you just want to float around and hangout with cool people, this event is for you! It is open to all skill levels. You may also complete your swim test at this time too.

This is the event sign up for participants. If you are qualified and wish to be an instructor at this pool session, please sign up on the instructor event listing:  https://events.hooferouting.org/event/68661

Sign-up and Payment: Sessions are $10 to cover the cost of the pool rental. You will be prompted to pay online when you sign-up. Otherwise, you may pay with cash/card in the Outdoor UW office, and they will manually add you to the event.

Clothing: bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and nose plugs and goggles if you have them (handy when you are upside down). Also, full toe protection is advisable as this is what you would wear when you're paddling on rivers/lakes, but it's not mandatory. If you have a rash vest or a wetsuit top these will be helpful to keep you warm as the pool water may be a little chilly.

Logistics: Meet at Memorial Union inside the Outdoor UW boathouse at 11:30. We will then organize which boats/gear we are taking and carry them out to the cars. Once we have all the gear and people packed we will drive to the MATC pool. Changing rooms are available at the pool (please shower before entering the pool). The group is split into groups i.e. “Lake Lesson” or “Rolling Lesson”. Some of the more experienced members may practice their skills in the pool on their own. Swim tests will occur at 1:00 p.m. Instruction runs from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m., but plan to be available until 3:45 to account for packing up gear and getting it back to the Union.

Any questions, email Petra Wakker (poolsessions@hooferouting.org)

If you are planning on working on rolling (or just curious!) here are some helpful videos to watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_nvVwnrIhg&t=110s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJGraaEbpU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8JP4DyDGLA&t=14s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xHdx8Rvhsk&t=14s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wTYpPb_a8Q&t=14s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b6nLMTnpiA&t=14s

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. 

Sailing with spinnakers can be the most rewarding and frustrating part of sailing. Learn how to simplify using the sail to make your life easier and more enjoyable on the water with some simple tricks and techniques. We will be covering sets and douses, gybes and the differences between assymetrical and symetrical kites.

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

Come swing by the Mendota Lounge to talk about all things sailing!

I'm holding (very informal) office hours for anyone and everyone to swing by and ask questions about the club in a more personal setting. If you cannot make it, e-mail me at commodore@hoofersailing.org to set up a different time.

Winter Carnival

Dance the night away (inside) after playing outside all day!

Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a night to remember in the Great Hall at Memorial Union on February 1st for a Winter Carnival tradition, the Hoofer Snow Ball!
DB Orchestra will play live swing music from 7:00-11pm and Instructors from the Madison Swing Dance Club will provide an introductory swing dance lesson from 7:00-7:15pm, with additional moves taught during breaks in the music.
Food will be provided, with drinks available for purchase, and alcoholic beverages available for guests 21 and over.
Tickets are $8 for this amazing event and are available online immediately and in-person starting January 22nd, 2019 at the Outdoor UW Office in Memorial Union. Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the event if the event is not sold out.
This event is open to hoofers, their guests, and anyone eligible for Union membership, so please feel free to bring friends!
Formal attire is encouraged, but dress to your comfort.

* Online sign up will not issue printable or mailed tickets.  A roster of all individuals that purchased tickets online will be checked upon entry to the event.

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. 

Have you ever wanted to Match Race? This will be a lesson directed at taking sailors with a minimalist background in sailboat racing and introducing the concepts of Match Racing. For those that are unfamiliar with Match racing, it is a boat on boat short-course ultra competetive form of racing that even spent some time as an olympic discipline. If you want to know what it looks like in practice check out this Video from the World Match Racing Tour.

Come swing by the Mendota Lounge to talk about all things sailing!

I'm holding (very informal) office hours for anyone and everyone to swing by and ask questions about the club in a more personal setting. If you cannot make it, e-mail me at commodore@hoofersailing.org to set up a different time.

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop

If you enjoy camping or spending time in the outdoors, this workshop will get you up to date on Leave No Trace principles to help you leave the wilderness as pristine as you found it. Leave No Trace wilderness ethics serve as universal guidelines for outdoorspeople to follow in order to protect our outdoor spaces from the negative impacts that human use can create. You will learn how to travel, camp, and enjoy the woods with minimum impact. This workshop is instructed by Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, who are experts in wilderness ethics. Whether you are a day hiker, backpacker, paddler, or you just love the outdoors, this course is for you. This event is free and open to the public, no fees or memberships required!  

Who: Outdoor Enthusiasts

What: Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop

When: February 9, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Where: Picnic Point

For more information on Leave No Trace, please visit their website: http://lnt.org

If you have questions, concerns, or comments please contact Emma Hudson at ouwprograms@union.wisc.edu