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. 

Let's go paddle a river! For anyone who has completed the lake lesson and swim test, I would like to paddle a gentle moving-water river. 

It sounds like many people have the whole afternoon, so we will meet at the Memorial Union boathouse at 1:00PM to load gear into cars at Park Street Circle (the north end of Park Street). We will choose a southern Wisconsin river based on water levels. Plan for a drive of up to two hours or so. Non-drivers should bring $5 to pay to drivers to cover gas costs.   

IDEAS: 

Turtle Creek, either "O’Riley Road landing to Sweet-Allyn Park" or "Sweet-Allyn Park to Dickop Street": https://www.milespaddled.com/2016/04/turtle-creek-paddle-guide/ 

Little Platte River https://www.milespaddled.com/2017/08/little-platte-river/

Hey All,

It's that time of year to get the sloops going again, but this time we have to bring them back from offsite storage to our brand new facility! I'll need 7 people who ready to do some heavy lifting, moving our sloops on and off of trailers and ultimately onto thier bunks on our lakefront. It is preferred if you can start at 10 and stay the duration of the work party, due to the fact that we will be driving back and forth from offsite and the lakefront all day. Volunteer work hours will be awarded for this project and you can earn a refund on your membership! Make sure to stick around for Friday night social afterwards! We will be meeting in the Mendota Lodge at Hoofers. 

Thank you! -- Christopher, Sloop Fleet Captain

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.

Welcome to the 2019 edition of the Hoofer Whitewater Memorial Trip!  

It’s three days of paddling, three nights of camping, and a wonderful introduction to whitewater paddling!

This is a beginner whitewater trip where we will focus on the basics.

I may increase the number of participants as support kayakers sign-up.

Requirements

You have completed a Kayak Lake Lesson, passed a swim test & obtained an R1 rating in a kayak.  If you haven't met this requirement yet, we hope to offer lessons in May; email us if you are interested.

Cost

Cost will be around $45 to 65 depending on where we will be camping. Stay tuned. 

You will also need money for dinner on Friday night on the way up and dinner on Monday on the way home.

Questions/Comments/Contact

Tom St Germaine at tsgmadsan@gmail.com

We need your help! 

We are looking for students to volunteer for the organizing team. If you're interested in how to organize any type of event, this is a great introduction! I will give you as much guidance as you need. Please email me: Tom St Germaine at tsgmadsan@gmail.com

What to bring:

On the river, bring swim suit, non-cotton synthetic shirt, footwear, water bottle, sunglasses with a strap, strap for prescription glasses, nose plugs, dry bag for packing a lunch (optional) and large towel or large beach towel.  For colder temperatures bring thermal undergarments, light wool or synthetic sweater, paddling jacket, wet suit.  The club has a few paddling jackets and wet suits available.

For off the river, bring health insurance card, driver's license, extra money, rain jacket (rain pants optional), shirt, pants, shoes, socks, pile jacket, hat & gloves for cooler temperatures, flash light or LED head lamp, sunscreen, bug dope or mosquito head net, drinking cup or mug, bowl, knife, fork, spoon, (plastic sandwich container - optional), personal toiletries (toothbrush, tooth paste, ear plugs...), camp pillow, sleeping bag, mattress pad, personal tent or Hoofer club tent.

 Please refer to link for gear list for more complete list:

http://www.hooferouting.org/index.php/getting-started/leading-trips/overnight-trip-leadership/378-2/

This Friday, we will have a Taco Bar!

3 volunteers are needed for this Friday's social to assist in serving food to club members.  The team is responsible for assisting in the setup and preparation of supplies, serving the food, and subsequent tear-down and clean up.

Volunteers should arrive between 5:30 - 5:45 at the Hoofer lakefront canopy. This event counts towards 3 of each participants’ 8 volunteer hours.

Prerequisite: Intro to Keelboat or Rating on any of: Badger Sloop, 4-20, C-Scow, any keelboat or ASA-101 or permission of instructor.

This lesson will participate in the official Mendota Yacht Club (MYC) races. Races with MYC can be fast-paced. No race experience is necessary, we rotate positions as possible. Over the course of a season you should cover the entire checklist for a J-spinnaker requirement. Season performance will be recorded by MYC.

Sassafras is a T-10, 33ft  fractional rig sloop with diesel inboard. She is one of the largest boats in the fleet and comes with a storied history of offshore racing on the Great Lakes! See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartan_Ten .

Lessons will focus primarily on performance racing, seamanship, and dynamics of a racing crew. Topics covered vary depending on conditions. Sailing skills include boat handling, flying a spinnaker, operating under motor, selecting sails and rigging, among others. Lessons cover racing techniques, tactics, racing culture and rules, communication skills, crewing and skippering, and judgment. We will meet by the Memorial Union Boathouse. Lessons will proceed in all weather except thunderstorms.  Please dress appropriately and expect cooler temperatures on the lake. Dressing appropriately includes close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Prerequisite: Intro to Keelboat or Rating on any of: Badger Sloop, 4-20, C-Scow, any keelboat or ASA-101 or permission of instructor.

This lesson will participate in the official Mendota Yacht Club (MYC) races. Races with MYC can be fast-paced. No race experience is necessary, we rotate positions as possible. Over the course of a season you should cover the entire checklist for a J-spinnaker requirement. Season performance will be recorded by MYC.

Sassafras is a T-10, 33ft  fractional rig sloop with diesel inboard. She is one of the largest boats in the fleet and comes with a storied history of offshore racing on the Great Lakes! See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartan_Ten .

Lessons will focus primarily on performance racing, seamanship, and dynamics of a racing crew. Topics covered vary depending on conditions. Sailing skills include boat handling, flying a spinnaker, operating under motor, selecting sails and rigging, among others. Lessons cover racing techniques, tactics, racing culture and rules, communication skills, crewing and skippering, and judgment. We will meet by the Memorial Union Boathouse. Lessons will proceed in all weather except thunderstorms.  Please dress appropriately and expect cooler temperatures on the lake. Dressing appropriately includes close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Prerequisite: Intro to Keelboat or Rating on any of: Badger Sloop, 4-20, C-Scow, any keelboat or ASA-101 or permission of instructor.

This lesson will participate in the official Mendota Yacht Club (MYC) races. Races with MYC can be fast-paced. No race experience is necessary, we rotate positions as possible. Over the course of a season you should cover the entire checklist for a J-spinnaker requirement. Season performance will be recorded by MYC.

Sassafras is a T-10, 33ft  fractional rig sloop with diesel inboard. She is one of the largest boats in the fleet and comes with a storied history of offshore racing on the Great Lakes! See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartan_Ten .

Lessons will focus primarily on performance racing, seamanship, and dynamics of a racing crew. Topics covered vary depending on conditions. Sailing skills include boat handling, flying a spinnaker, operating under motor, selecting sails and rigging, among others. Lessons cover racing techniques, tactics, racing culture and rules, communication skills, crewing and skippering, and judgment. We will meet by the Memorial Union Boathouse. Lessons will proceed in all weather except thunderstorms.  Please dress appropriately and expect cooler temperatures on the lake. Dressing appropriately includes close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Prerequisite: Intro to Keelboat or Rating on any of: Badger Sloop, 4-20, C-Scow, any keelboat or ASA-101 or permission of instructor.

This lesson will participate in the official Mendota Yacht Club (MYC) races. Races with MYC can be fast-paced. No race experience is necessary, we rotate positions as possible. Over the course of a season you should cover the entire checklist for a J-spinnaker requirement. Season performance will be recorded by MYC.

Sassafras is a T-10, 33ft  fractional rig sloop with diesel inboard. She is one of the largest boats in the fleet and comes with a storied history of offshore racing on the Great Lakes! See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartan_Ten .

Lessons will focus primarily on performance racing, seamanship, and dynamics of a racing crew. Topics covered vary depending on conditions. Sailing skills include boat handling, flying a spinnaker, operating under motor, selecting sails and rigging, among others. Lessons cover racing techniques, tactics, racing culture and rules, communication skills, crewing and skippering, and judgment. We will meet by the Memorial Union Boathouse. Lessons will proceed in all weather except thunderstorms.  Please dress appropriately and expect cooler temperatures on the lake. Dressing appropriately includes close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

MYC Memorial Day Race

Prerequisite: Intro to Keelboat or Rating on any of: Badger Sloop, 4-20, C-Scow, any keelboat or ASA-101 or permission of instructor.

 

This lesson will participate in the official Mendota Yacht Club (MYC) races. Races with MYC can be fast-paced. No race experience is necessary, we rotate positions as possible. Over the course of a season you should cover the entire checklist for a J-spinnaker requirement. Season performance will be recorded by MYC.

 

Sassafras is a T-10, 33ft  fractional rig sloop with diesel inboard. She is one of the largest boats in the fleet and comes with a storied history of offshore racing on the Great Lakes! See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartan_Ten .

 

Lessons will focus primarily on performance racing, seamanship, and dynamics of a racing crew. Topics covered vary depending on conditions. Sailing skills include boat handling, flying a spinnaker, operating under motor, selecting sails and rigging, among others. Lessons cover racing techniques, tactics, racing culture and rules, communication skills, crewing and skippering, and judgment. We will meet by the Memorial Union Boathouse. Lessons will proceed in all weather except thunderstorms.  Please dress appropriately and expect cooler temperatures on the lake. Dressing appropriately includes close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

 

Prerequisite: Intro to Keelboat or Rating on any of: Badger Sloop, 4-20, C-Scow, any keelboat or ASA-101 or permission of instructor.

This lesson will participate in the official Mendota Yacht Club (MYC) races. Races with MYC can be fast-paced. No race experience is necessary, we rotate positions as possible. Over the course of a season you should cover the entire checklist for a J-spinnaker requirement. Season performance will be recorded by MYC.

Sassafras is a T-10, 33ft  fractional rig sloop with diesel inboard. She is one of the largest boats in the fleet and comes with a storied history of offshore racing on the Great Lakes! See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartan_Ten .

Lessons will focus primarily on performance racing, seamanship, and dynamics of a racing crew. Topics covered vary depending on conditions. Sailing skills include boat handling, flying a spinnaker, operating under motor, selecting sails and rigging, among others. Lessons cover racing techniques, tactics, racing culture and rules, communication skills, crewing and skippering, and judgment. We will meet by the Memorial Union Boathouse. Lessons will proceed in all weather except thunderstorms.  Please dress appropriately and expect cooler temperatures on the lake. Dressing appropriately includes close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Lodging and Racer Fees for Nationals trip to Jackson Hole, WY. March 11th-17th.

Two options:

1. Lodging Only- $141.75

2. Lodging and Racer Fees- $287.08

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.

Each year the Sierra Club River Touring Section hosts a whitewater canoeing clinic on the Wolf River in northeastern Wisconsin. You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend.

The registration fee for the clinic is $40/person, which is a bargain for a two-day class. 

Here is more information from the Sierra Club's website:

June 1-2:  Wolf R.  Class II;  Car Camp 

Clinic Fee:  $40 per person plus camping fees. Basic whitewater paddling skills taught to paddlers who have already mastered basic moving water paddling skills. Emphasis on river reading, safety skills & equipment, review of paddling strokes, and practice eddying, ferrying and surfing. Participants must provide a suitable helmet, paddle, PFD, and properly equipped boat, including flotation, suitable for whitewater. Group campsite B at Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort (near White Lake/ Langlade) is reserved for Friday and Saturday nights, or you can make your own lodging arrangements. Bring a dish to pass for the Saturday night potluck. Solo Leader/Registration Contact: Rich Krieg: 920-660-3557, richkrieg@new.rr.com. Tandem Leader/Registration Contact: Phillip Johnsrud: 715-572-9884, johnsrudp@tds.net.

Our purpose in offering whitewater clinics is to introduce relatively competent flatwater paddlers to whitewater, not to make you an expert in Class V rapids, and not to teach beginners how to get into a boat without tipping it or how to hold a paddle. If you are fairly competent with basic paddling strokes, can make your canoe or kayak go reasonably straight across a lake in a modest wind, and can handle paddling in a current--you are likely ready to step up to whitewater paddling.  The instructors for our clinics are volunteers with many years of paddling experience. Some are ACA certified whitewater instructors.  Usually, there is a ratio of one instructor boat to two student boats, so you will get plenty of individual attention.

 What we typically do at Wolf River Whitewater Clinics: On Saturday morning, we cover safety, water-reading, partner communication (for tandem boats), boat outfitting, and basic paddle strokes. You'll get to practice these strokes on a lake with instructors coaching you. In the afternoon we run a short, relatively easy section of a whitewater river (usually the Wolf River near Langlade) to practice on moving water. You'll be introduced to ferrying, eddy turns, and going slower (not faster) than the river to maintain control. Everyone is invited to a potluck at the group campground on Saturday evening. On Sunday, we spend the whole day on the Wolf River, practicing all the skills you learned on Saturday.

To register for the clinic itself, you need to contact Rich Krieg (solo clinic) or Phil Johnsrud (tandem clinic). I would recommend registering early as the clinics may fill.

I (Gregg Riemer) will be one of the instructors at the clinic and I'm also a Hoofer Outing Club trip leader, so I can lead a group of Hoofers to the clinic. In order to use Hoofer equipment, you will need to have at least an R-1 rating in your craft of choice (solo or tandem canoe). If you need to use Hoofer equipment and/or you simply want a ride up there, please sign up on this page. Estimated cost is about $40 for transportation, camping, Saturday and Sunday breakfast and lunch. This is in addition to the $40 you will need to pay to the Sierra Club when you register for the clinic. Note, signing up on this website does not register you for the clinic itself. For that, you'll have to contact Rich or Phil as mentioned above.

WHITEWATER KAYAK CLINIC June 1-2, 2019

***This trip will require a member or two to step up who can haul boats, gear, and passengers  I won't be attending myself. I would like to help coordinate a group of Hoofers attend if possible. Sign up and answer the two questions to be put on the wait list. Once a member or two step up to transport boats/people, I will move individuals to the participant list..***

Each year the Sierra Club River Touring Section hosts a whitewater canoeing clinic on the Wolf River in northeastern Wisconsin. You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend.

The registration fee for the clinic is $40/person, which is a bargain for a two-day class. 

Here is more information from the Sierra Club's website:

WHITEWATER KAYAK CLINIC 

June 1-2: Wolf R. Class II; Car Camp Clinic Fee: $40 per person plus camping fees. Basic whitewater paddling skills taught to paddlers who have already mastered basic kayaking skills on moving water. Emphasis on river reading, safety skills & equipment, perfecting paddling strokes, and practice eddying, ferrying and surfing. Kayaks should be rated for Class II whitewater and have pillars reinforcing the deck. Students require a suitable helmet, PFD, neoprene spray-skirt, paddle, air bags, water bottle, dry bag for clothes-lunch-incidentals, and appropriate paddling clothes for immersion. Group campsite B at Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort is reserved for Fri. and Sat. nights, or you can make your own lodging arrangements. Bear Paw rents some kayaks and paddling gear. Bring a dish to pass for the Saturday-night potluck. Leaders: Jack Burton, Mari Gasiorowicz, Dave Hiller and Bruce Nelson.

Registration Contact: Mari Gasiorowicz: 608-

512-7394, mgasiorowicz@gmail.com. Sign up early; this clinic fills up.

June 1-2:  Wolf R.  Class II;  Car Camp 

Clinic Fee:  $40 per person *plus* camping fees and transportation costs.

Basic whitewater paddling skills taught to paddlers who have already mastered basic moving water paddling skills. Emphasis on river reading, safety skills & equipment, review of paddling strokes, and practice eddying, ferrying and surfing. Participants must provide a suitable helmet, paddle, PFD, and properly equipped boat, including flotation, suitable for whitewater. Group campsite B at Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort (near White Lake/ Langlade) is reserved for Friday and Saturday nights, or you can make your own lodging arrangements. Bring a dish to pass for the Saturday night potluck.

In order to use Hoofer equipment, you will need to have at least an R-1 moving water rating in a whitewater kayak. If you need to use Hoofer equipment and/or you simply want a ride up there, please sign up on this page. **This trip will require a member or two to step up who can haul boats, gear, and passengers  I won't be attending myself. I would like to help coordinate a group of Hoofers attend if possible.**

Estimated cost is $40 for registration *plus* about $40 for transportation, camping, Saturday and Sunday breakfast and lunch.

Note, signing up on this website does not register you for the clinic itself. For that, you'll have to contact Mari as mentioned above.

Looking to take your yoga practice off the mat? On summer mornings, glassy smooth water and a gorgeous sunrise makes Lake Mendota the perfect place for stand-up paddleboard yoga! Outdoor UW works hard to create a playful and inclusive class environment where participants can freely explore their practice under guidance from an instructor. Our SUP Yoga classes are for every yogi, whether you are brand new to your practice or have been practicing for years! Come join us on the water for your morning yoga fix!

SUP yoga classes are $14/per class. Cancellations can be made up until 10pm the evening before class, and will result in credit with Outdoor UW. Registration for each class also closes at 10pm the evening before class, so please register early!

Participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Things you will need to know:

• No prior experience with yoga or paddleboarding needed! Beginners welcome.
• Outdoor UW doors open at 7:00 AM (please arrive 15 minutes or earlier to your class)
• Class will meet right outside the Outdoor UW Office, in front of the triangle-shaped pier.
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for water. Athletic shorts/leggings and an athletic top work really well. 
• Bathrooms, showers, and lockers are available (lockers are 25 cents so please bring a quarter)
• Weather cancellations will be made via email and text at least 1 hour before the start of class. Please check for any updates before arriving!

Looking to take your yoga practice off the mat? On summer mornings, glassy smooth water and a gorgeous sunrise makes Lake Mendota the perfect place for stand-up paddleboard yoga! Outdoor UW works hard to create a playful and inclusive class environment where participants can freely explore their practice under guidance from an instructor. Our SUP Yoga classes are for every yogi, whether you are brand new to your practice or have been practicing for years! Come join us on the water for your morning yoga fix!

SUP yoga classes are $14/per class. Cancellations can be made up until 10pm the evening before class, and will result in credit with Outdoor UW. Registration for each class also closes at 10pm the evening before class, so please register early!

Participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Things you will need to know:

• No prior experience with yoga or paddleboarding needed! Beginners welcome.
• Outdoor UW doors open at 7:00 AM (please arrive 15 minutes or earlier to your class)
• Class will meet right outside the Outdoor UW Office, in front of the triangle-shaped pier.
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for water. Athletic shorts/leggings and an athletic top work really well. 
• Bathrooms, showers, and lockers are available (lockers are 25 cents so please bring a quarter)
• Weather cancellations will be made via email and text at least 1 hour before the start of class. Please check for any updates before arriving!