On January 18th, on a nation-wide conference call, a new nonprofit association, the Great Texas Fleet, was created to run the Great Texas Catamaran Race in the future. The fleet has 21 members and will run the 2005 race scheduled for June 16-19 of this year. Meeting notes on the race are included. In addition, a listing of likely teams to sail the race is included.
General Annual Meeting Notes
January 18, 2005, 7 pm Conference Call
Creation of the Great Texas Fleet
A new nonprofit association, the Great Texas Fleet, has been created to run the Great Texas Catamaran Race in the future. The association is governed by member elected officers. The by-laws for the new association were approved by 21 founding members of the fleet. Members have the rights to vote for elected officers and thus control the operation of the race. Anyone that is interested in the Great Texas Catamaran Race may become a member of the Great Texas Fleet. Membership dues are $10. (Send to Great Texas Fleet, 4002 Ave C, Austin, TX 78751.) You do not have to be a member of the fleet in order to participate in the race.
Election of Officers
The Great Texas Fleet elected the following officers:
Commodore: Steve Piche
Vice Commodore: Tom Meyer
Treasurer: Mike Beuerlein
Sponsorship: Brent Reid
Great Texas Catamaran Race 2005 Overview
The race organization reviewed some of the major changes for the race this coming year. Registration fees have change to $275 by May 1 and $400 after May 1. The race will rely more on registration fees rather than raffle proceeds. The Notice of Race, Registration form, Fleet membership form and Race Rules will be placed on the PI Sailing web site by February 1.
Principle Race Officer (PRO) Tom Meyer reviewed minor changes in the race rules. Every sailor will be required to carry a VHF radio on their person during the race. Also, quick releases will be required on the safety line attached to the sailor. Finally, Thor Jones and Tom Meyer discussed notification of the Coast Guard.
Brent Jones, Beach Captain, discussed the sites for the ’05 race. No changes in site locations are expected except for possibly a change of beach house location in Surfside. To support the beach house in Surfside, Brent asked how many teams would pay $250 to stay in the beach house. Steve Piche, Mike Beuerlein and Michael Yost said they would pay the fee. Others that are interested in the option of stay in the beach house in Surfside need to contact Brent.
Volunteers were requested for other areas. The following people have signed up for these positions:
Regatta Chair: Steve Piche
PRO: Tom Meyer
Beach Captain: Brent Reid
Treasurer: Mike Beuerlein
T-Shirts: Chris Holt
Trophies: John Webster with help from Mike Beuerlein and Steve Piche
Sponsorship: Brent Reid with support from Lee Wicklund
Media Coordinators: Brent Reid, Tommy Tyrone, Chris Green and Steve Piche
South Padre Party: Team Dallas
Surfside Party: Team Texas City Dike
Finish Party: Team Cat Alley
Web Site Coordinator: Steve Piche
Lead Beach Reporter: Open
Lead Web Reporter: Open
Fleet Membership Chair: Open
Team Reports:
We asked for reports from the teams that joined the conference. We have 11 teams that are firmly committed and 4 that are very likely for a total of 15 teams. These are the expect teams on the starting line:
1. Mike Rohrer / Chris Holt on H20
2. Michael Yost (crew and boat unknown)
3. Mike Beuerlein (crew unknown) on N6.0
4. Steve Piche / Aaron McCulley on I20
5. Lee Wicklund / Acquilla on H20
6. Matt Morris (crew unknown) on Tiger
7. John Webster (crew and boat unknown)
8. John Tomko (crew and boat unknown)
9. Chris Green / Dave McDaniel on Tiger
10. Ian Billings / Dave Mimlitch on Tiger
11. Tommy Tyrone (crew unknown) on F18 (Nacra)
12. Stu Bernd (crew unknown) on P19 (likely sailor)
13. Dennis Banks (crew unknown) on ARC 21 (likely sailor)
14. Roy Newberry / Roy Shaw on I20 (likely sailor)
15. Todd Bouton (crew unknown) on N6.0 (likely sailor)
Founding Members of the Great Texas Fleet:
Steve Piche
Tom Meyer
Brent Reid
Mike Beuerlein
Michael Yost
Phil Buck
Aaron McCulley
Terri Reuwsaat
Mike Rohrer
Lee Wicklund
Thor Jones
Matt Morris
John Webster
Andrew Burnard
Steve Foxall
Stu Bernd
Tommy Tyrone
John Tomko
Dave McDaniel
Cyndi McDaniel
Chris Green
