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SCOA Annual Meeting Reminder
Time is Running out, make your plans now for next weekend February 3,4 & 5th to attend the 2012 Annual SCOA Meeting.

Contact the Commodore and let him know you are coming so there is room and food. Dan Seefahrt - SCOA commodore -
SC31 005 Islandia Daniel Seefahrt <danseefit@yahoo.com>

Here is what is happening. Come meet new and experienced members to share project, cruising, menus and sailing stories
from near and far.

Of special interest is Kevin Montague of NorthEast Rigging will provide in depth analysis and options for maintaining and
improving your rig and sail handling. Kevin has been in the marine hardware business for over 30 years and has a wealth of
knowledge on sailing, systems and rig design. You may have seen him at various boat shows and works closely with
Harken and Lewmar to improve thier products. http://www.nerigging.com/

Steve Thurston, president and owner of Quantum Sails will also be on hand to talk to owners. Steve is a third generation
sail maker working from his loft in Bristol Rhode Island. Steve has a keen attention to detail and his work is know all over
the world. Steve and his family built many Southern Cross sails many originals are still used. I know I used my original
Thurston mainsail for many years with trips to Bermuda, Newfoundland and over 5 trips to Maine and over 20 summers and
can attest to their knowledge and workmanship. http://www.quantumsails.com

Several owners including our own Captain Ed Casazza will be on hand and presenting about their sailing, upgrade projects
and more.

We are please to host a dinner presentation “Cruising Newfoundland & the Maritimes.” by Blue Water sailors Brian and
Susan Schanning. They will describe their cruise through New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and the French
islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon during the summers of 2010 and 2011. Their presentation will include pictures
highlighting the many secluded Maritime anchorages and the spectacular Newfoundland fjords they visited aboard Sogno,
their Gozzard 37 sailboat. Brian and Susan Schanning have cruised extensively along the East Coast from the Bahamas to
Newfoundland. They are also members of the Seven Seas Cruising Association, Ocean Cruising Club, Marblehead Sail &
Power Squadron, and the Marblehead Yacht Club.

Come join us.
Dan Seefahrt - SCOA commodore -SC31 005 Islandia Daniel Seefahrt <danseefit@yahoo.com>

Make your Plans for the 2012 Annual Meeting

When: Friday, Saturday February 3,4 & 5 2012

Where: Newport/Middletown Rhode Island

Best Western MainStay
157 Admiral Kalbfus Road
Newport, R.I. 02840
1-401-849-9880 or 1-800-780-7234
http:// www.bestwestern.com

The SCOA Annual meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about boats, boat gear, good sailing
destinations and to meet and connect with other owners. Please make reservations before
January 22, 2010. Mention the Southern Cross Owners Association to receive our group room rate
of approximately $68.99 per room with an additional 10% off for AAA or AARP members.

SCOA meeting registration will be $25.00 per person in advance and $30.00 per person at the door.
The registration fee includes snacks. Send registration fees to me at the address below. The cost
of the Saturday evening meal will be approximately $30.00 per person, which includes tax and
gratuity.

We are seeking members to make presentations about recent voyages, new equipment,
maintenance, etc.   Please contact Commodore: Dan Seefahrt: danseefit@yahoo.com

If you plan on attending, please let me know and I will provide you with more information
Regards, Dan

Agenda

Friday
8:00pm - 10:00pm Commodore's Suite - Get together

Saturday
8:30am Registration
9:00am - 5:00pm Member and Guest Presentations
6:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner and Presentation

Sunday
9:00 Breakfast
10:00-11:00 am SCOA Business Meeting

More News.....

Please send any news to Wjduggan2000@hotmail.com

Issue 82 is complete and is posted to the web.

Issue 81 is complete and is posted to the web.

Issue 80 is complete and is posted to the web. Watch your mailbox for the 42 page hardcopy, our biggest
newsletter yet.

SCOA History has been posted under the members only section

Web update:
Members only section has been updated to include the latest newsletters and we have posted the presentations
from the annual meeting in February which was a big success.

Want to share information with other SCOA members? The web site is fine for posting newsletters and
providing resources for members like the directory, but if you want to share and discuss with other SCOA
members this may work better. The difference between this site and the Yahoo site is membership. This one is for
SCOA members only and members can post pictures of events like the annual meeting, rendezvous or boat
projects.
To join, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCOA-SouthernCrossOwners/

John Hallinan has posted some pictures of the annual meeting - if you have some to share pls post.