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All,<br><br>
<br><br>
We were asked several weeks ago to post information regarding the
formation of a Twin Cities Blind Sailing Club. Katy Boyd of the
newly formed Twin Cities Blind Sailing Club, says that work is
moving forward with internal volunteer training taking place soon.
Attached is a form that can be filled out if one is interested in
participating in these activities during this summer. I believe you
would need to print the form out and fill it in or convert it in another
way, or contact Katy for an alternative way to fill in the form.
The form contains instructions as to where it should be
returned.<br><br>
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Here is the original notice from Katy that I sent out a few weeks
ago.<br><br>
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Hello, my name is Katy Boyd. I just moved here from Boston where I
sailed with the Boston Blind Sailing group. I am in the midst of
starting Twin Cities Blind Sailing. <br><br>
<br><br>
I am working with two yacht clubs (Minneapolis Sailing Center and Wayzata
Yacht Club) to provide a place to practice. There will be
volunteer/trained guides that will assist each crew. The
blind/visually impaired sailors will be taught everything about the boat
and how to sail. This is hands on. Below is what each yacht
club would look like.<br><br>
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Minneapolis Sailing Center:<br><br>
The Cruising group out of Twin Cities Blind Sailing will be at this yacht
club. The first practice will be held June 3<sup>rd</sup> from
9:30-12 (every other Saturday). This will go at each person's pace
and focus on just learning how to sail. <br><br>
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Wayzata Yacht Club:<br><br>
The Racing group out of Twin Cities Blind Sailing will be held
there. They will meet every Wednesday starting June 14<sup>th</sup>
from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. This group will be focused on racing (no
experience needed). They will be able to travel and compete in
regattas. Maybe next year we will host a regatta at this
location. <br><br>
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Looking into having a clinic or something once during the winter
too.<br><br>
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I would like to get the word out and hope that people will come out and
enjoy what I fell in love with in Boston. Both yacht clubs are very
excited to get this started. Feel free to reach out to me with any
questions, and I am working on having a website up soon. My number
is 781-910-1101.<br><br>
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If you have any questions, please contact Katy Boyd
<a href="mailto:kboyd@twincitiesblindsailing.org">
kboyd@twincitiesblindsailing.org</a>.<br><br>
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Best regards,<br><br>
<br><br>
Steve Jacobson, President<br><br>
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota<br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org/">www.nfbmn.org</a><br><br>
(612) 872-9363<br><br>
Pronouns: he, him, his<br><br>
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<a href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a><br><br>
Live the life you Want.<br>
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