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Fleet Cat Trax for Sail

Attention Fleet:

Do you go to regattas?  If so, you realize how important it is to have cat tracks to easily move your catamaran through the sand/grass!  Many of you already have your own cat tracks, but for those of you who do not, we have a deal for you!  ALCA has decided (since most fleet members who regatta bring their own) to sell the fleet cat tracks.  These will fit H14, H16, H17, and H18, have new carpet on the cradles and are reasonably priced at $400 for fleet members (or best reasonable offer).  On the outside market, you can expect to pay at least $500 for these, and much more for a new pair.  Also, currently, new cat tracks are not available.  See the photos below.

Note:  In order to be eligible to purchase these for the great price of $400, your 2025 ALCA membership must be paid.

Contact me or Dave Stiemsma if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Kathy Rubino 

ALCA Cat Trax
ALCA Cat Trax for Sail
Just $400 for ALCA Fleet Member
Just $400 for ALCA Fleet Member
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Spring Series 2025 – Week #1 May 6, 2025

Spring Series begins May 6th and runs through June 24th  (8 weeks).

Racing will be using the same format as previous years, Portsmouth A and Portsmouth B with a single start at 6:30 pm each week.

Watch this post for additional info regarding week #1 of Spring Series

News

ALCA Spring Kickoff Meeting Notes – 4/27/25

Hi Everyone!

ALCA held their Spring meeting at the taco party Sunday,
April 27th – it was so good to visit with everyone!   Thank you for those who were able to attend, and here’s a summary of what was decided at the meeting:

Spring Series:  May 6th through June 24th  8 weeks

Summer Series:  July 8th through August 26th  8 weeks

Racing will be using the same format, Portsmouth A and Portsmouth B with a single start at 6:30 pm each week

The fleet voted to raise the dues for racing members to $30 each.  Social membership dues will remain at $10.  The updated form is here. 

We decided to meet at Main St. Pub, on Westnedge after racing.  There should be plenty of parking – stay tuned on this subject for confirmation and weekly updates.  

Chance Winnie from Hobie Fleet 58 (Clark Lake) was in attendance (welcome Chance!) and encouraged any who are interested to come over to Clark Lake on certain Thursdays (dates will be listed as they are confirmed) and he as well as a few other members may race with us on some Tuesdays.  We discussed possible weekend events as well. 

A race Chairman sign up sheet was passed around and members volunteered for race chair.  Note: as Race Chair, it is your responsibility to find an available pontoon and staff for running the races.  

Finally the fleet will be selling the ALCA cat tracks – a separate email will be sent for details.

That’s it for now – get those boats and wetsuits ready, racing is starting next week!  Look for another email a week from today!

Kathy Rubino

ALCA Secretary