[C320-list] Ahoy

[Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)]

551 Bound Line Road
Wolcott, CT 06716 

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Richard A. Walker
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 12:08 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ahoy

Welcome on board.

What is your mailing address?

Cheers,
 
Dick and Jauhree Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986


-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 6:05 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Ahoy

Ahoy!
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as Commodore effective today October 1. This Association is a group of C320 owners who enjoy sailing, cruising, racing, and having fun. Catalina 320s are now sailed in most of the US, as well as in Canada, Japan, Mexico, Holland, Germany, Israel, Australia, Chile, and England. Personally, I have learned a great deal from fellow members about seamanship in general and 320s in particular. I shudder to think what the last few years would have been like for me as a new keelboat owner without the assistance of this group.

I'd like to express thanks to Russ Monaco for his stewardship over the last year. Thanks! I just hosted a conference call with the 320 officers to ensure an effective transition and Russ assured me even though he's upgraded to a bigger Catalina, he'll remain available if case we have any questions. On that call we set forth a couple goals for the coming year including increasing membership and increasing the value added benefits to our members. I encourage you to use the email list (I see Karl Mielenhausen has already started a thread in the topic of Adding
Value) or feel free to contact any of the 320 officers with your ideas.

A little about me: I've been sailing 11 years and owner of "Seychelle", hull #141, for 3 years sailing her an average 85 days a year. I've been racing her for the past 2 years (and we just won our very first regatta last week!) and try to do most work/upgrades myself usually with help of this list. My wife, Wandzia and our two kids enjoy cruising the waters off southern New England and visiting new destinations. We continue to find the 320 is a perfect coastal cruising boat for a family of 4 and have no plans to upgrade to bigger boat anytime soon so I'm committed to success of this organization.

That's about it for now. Stay tuned for news and updates from your associations officers. Should you wish to contact me directly I, here's my contact information: email: mlachance at thehartford.com, work 860-547-3704, home 203-879-5057, mobile 203-910-0466.

Mike LaChance
Commodore, 320 IA
"Seychelle", #141
Noank, CT


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