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svmoxie
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Initially Posted - 04/22/2003 : 05:31:44

I'm looking for a little input from the group.

I see other Catalina 25's (250's) all the time when I am out sailing or just walking docks and most of the time the owners are not on the boat. I would like to be able to make contact with them, invite them to participate here, create a little community out on the water like we have here. I thought that a small card with contact information would work, however I don't care to board other people's boat unless it is an emergency and I suspect that leaving it with the marina office might be useless. So... any tales of woe or daring do? If it was you how would you respond to a business card with a note on it placed in your hatchboards?

Thanks for the ideas.

Clif Thompson
Treasurer C-25/250 National Association.
svMoxie '81 25 sk

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 04/22/2003 : 09:47:13

It wouldn't bother me in the least if another Catalina owner dropped a note through my hatchboards inviting me to join a newly forming Catalina club or to participate in a Catalina owner's event. I think most people would be more likely to respond to it favorably if the note was hand-written than if it was a photocopy, although a brief hand-written note plus a photocopied flyer with more information might be even better. It would annoy me if someone dropped a commercial advertisement or solicitation for contributions in my boat. It would be better to not use a business card with a note written on it, because some people might misconstrue it as a subtle solicitation of business. Most people are flattered when they are invited to participate in a social event. They are generally turned off by commercial solicitations.

Steve Milby "Captiva Wind" C-25 T/FK #2554

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/22/2003 : 11:28:16

I agree whole-heartedly with Steve. Clif's idea is probably the only way to get in touch with the other owners. (As an aside, our marina is very good at promoting membership in our yacht club - anytime they sell a boat they give the new owner a membership application and suggest that they join!)
Derek

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/22/2003 : 11:46:55

Clif,

The West Shore Sail Club here on Lake Erie will make contact to non-members by putting a welcoming letter/invitation and their club literature into a sturdy, oversized ziploc bag that is then placed into the cockpit of the non-member's boat. At the end of the welcoming letter, they say something like...."If you decide not to join the WSSC, please keep this waterproof bag for use aboard your boat as a gift from the WSSC."

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 04/22/2003 : 22:47:09

I've never taken offense to friendly messages slipped through the hatchboards. Two of them were offers to buy the Venture, and one included a nice picture the would-be owner took of the boat.

Unfortunately, so far, nobody has slipped a friendly 'boat unit'or two through the opening. ;>)

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 04/22/2003 : 23:08:14

There are a large number of sail boats at my marina and no active organization to promote sailing, racing or social. The small minority that use their boats regularly will chat with eachother and even wave if we come close enough while on the lake. But that's it. About a month ago a small group of sailors on the far side of the marina from me started a sailing club. First they phoned the regulars to see if there was interest and then they asked the marina folks if they would include a flyer in the billing to all the sail boat owners in the marina. The marina was wonderful in doing this twice and the club now has elected officers and is working out the details. It all starts with just a small note. Don't be afraid to step onto a boat with a note. I often take photos of other sail boats, some I don't know and when I get the prints back I will find the boat and slip the photo through the hatch boards. Just a small kindness, but hopefully one that will improve our small sailing community.

Ed Montague on 'Yahoo'
1978 #765 SK, Stnd, Dinette ~_/)~

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John G-
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Response Posted - 04/22/2003 : 23:22:18

I made up a flyer with rip off tabs that had the Association website and forum website on it. After awhile all the tabs were torn off and some talk of the Association started up. I tacked it up on the marina bulletin board which is by the bathrooms and pay phones so everyone passes it. Also while we are all still on the hard rubbing and scrubbing I try to meet the other owners.
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luckystar
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Response Posted - 04/23/2003 : 00:27:59

Our marina puts a little invite note to new sailboaters in their first monthly slip rent statement. It's worked pretty well. Good luck!

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 04/23/2003 : 08:14:27

Does your Marina have a Bulletin board? Most do and that is a great way to get in touch with others.

We also have seen flyers posted at the beginning of a dock. The letter in the hatchboards or in the cockpit or taped to the dockside window has been done too.

I might not attend if I received something like that, but I would surely read it.

dw

D. Wolff - "The Flying Wasp" #401 sr/sk
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/24/2003 : 11:31:39

I'm the only one in my marina......my driveway.......wait, there's no graphic for a self pity tear!!!!<img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>

Oscar
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 04/24/2003 : 17:06:29

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>I don't care to board other people's boat unless it is an emergency <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

I agree. But if the boat is on a floating dock, you don't have to actually "board" her -- just lean over the side to drop the flyer or whatever through the hatch boards.

Edited by - RichardG on 04/24/2003 18:21:40

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Kirk McKay
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Response Posted - 04/25/2003 : 09:15:57

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
I'm the only one in my marina......my driveway.......wait, there's no graphic for a self pity tear!!!!<img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>

Oscar
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In the driveway in Behtlehem, PA ready to go anytime.

<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

How much do you pay "the Marina?"

Kirk

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MattL
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Response Posted - 04/26/2003 : 00:47:25

Hi Cliff,
I noticed your boat is called MOXIE, this is a term not used in California that I know of. But my dad and uncle are from just outside of Chicago, what use to be a nice Czech community, and not only is Moxie a soft drink it also is a great descriptor of character.

By the way if anyone comes to Lake Yosemit you better drop off a card on my boat, better yet email ahead of time and I'll meet you.

Matt/Brigitte Loeffler
E.C. Rider
Cat 25 86'
FK/SR _/)

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