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By Amy Crowson

Happy March everybody….the days are getting longer and the water a little warmer.

Keys and Family Dinner
In February many of us went down to Fiesta Key to enjoy the warmth of south Florida, eat great food and play in the sun with our friends. To remember the great times and share the event with those who couldn’t travel the club is hosting a family dinner in the back room at Beef O’ Brady’s at 6:30 pm before the club meeting. Perry has prepared a slide show for the occasion, so bring the family and come have dinner with your SPSC friends.

Wind Ceremony
It’s time to get your wind wish sticks ready for the Swami to bless as the annual Wind Ceremony. This year’s event falls on Saturday, March 24th and be on the beach with the band under the pavilion. This year the club is hosting a pasta competition. Anything pasta goes so enter your best lasagna, spaghetti, or seafood pasta dish in the contest. Contact Jack May to join the competition. The event is the same as it ever was…$20 and a dinner side gets you good food, a great t-shirt, fun music and a fabulous time.

Dates for our summer events have been set. The Stephen C. Smith Regatta is just around the corner and the Nimby event site has been chosen; reservation should be made soon. The board has been working to get these dates well in advance so we can plan our summers. Please take time to check out the calendar and see what is happening.

Lessons:
Lessons are a vital activity the clubs provides to promote windsurfing and support recreational activities in Wakulla County. Lee Chapin is the lessons coordinator this year and will be scheduling the learning sessions. The lessons equipment will be stored at the beach so this year’s lessons will be much easier than last. Please let Lee know if you would be willing to teach this summer.

One final note: One of our club members, Dave Denmark, lost his mother to a long bought of cancer last month. While she may now be in peace it will never be the same for Dave and his family. Let’s keep Dave and Lizzie, and their family in our hearts. May they soon find peace and love in the memories they share.