of Lights aboard the Tiki. The parade of lights involved two buses, 90+ people, bottled water, cookies and a profit of $1400.00. The treasury needed this cushion in January until membership renewals came in. The executive board knew from experience that renewals dropped in January. With spring weather, membership improved, and with it the revenues needed to pay monthly berthing fees and repairs. A whale watching trip organized by LWYC By 2011 the Nansea III needed a new sail. Members donated items for a rummage sale in the Village which netted the $800.00 for the purchase. Even with 120 members the treasury was under funded. The executive board concluded that a smaller dedicated membership was more realistic for the clubs future, and dues increased to $120.00 a year. At first the increase was a hard sell. Most clubs in the Village charge a maximum of $15.00 for membership. But none have the operating expenses associated with owning a sailboat. The love boat In December of 2011 Sherry Woods made the Nansea III light up and sing for the Dana Point Boat Parade. It was festive, very cold, and not repeated. The Love Boat at parade rest The Love boat at night Yep. We really did this! The Globe featured John Badgley & Pris Givan our first woman skipper in 2012 on the cover as Wind Stalkers. Again letting people know that our club went day sailing five
of Lights aboard the Tiki. The parade of lights involved two buses, 90+ people, bottled water, cookies and a profit of $1400.00. The treasury needed this cushion in January until membership renewals came in. The executive board knew from experience that renewals dropped in January. With spring weather, membership improved, and with it the revenues needed to pay monthly berthing fees and repairs. A whale watching trip organized by LWYC By 2011 the Nansea III needed a new sail. Members donated items for a rummage sale in the Village which netted the $800.00 for the purchase. Even with 120 members the treasury was under funded. The executive board concluded that a smaller dedicated membership was more realistic for the clubs future, and dues increased to $120.00 a year. At first the increase was a hard sell. Most clubs in the Village charge a maximum of $15.00 for membership. But none have the operating expenses associated with owning a sailboat. The love boat In December of 2011 Sherry Woods made the Nansea III light up and sing for the Dana Point Boat Parade. It was festive, very cold, and not repeated. The Love Boat at parade rest The Love boat at night Yep. We really did this! The Globe featured John Badgley & Pris Givan our first woman skipper in 2012 on the cover as Wind Stalkers. Again letting people know that our club went day sailing five