Hoofer Sailing Club

Time 2020-11-10 10:07:11

Web Name: Hoofer Sailing Club

WebSite: http://www.hoofersailing.org

ID:111081

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The Hoofer Sailing Club, established in 1939, is a collection of students and community members working together to maintain a fleet of boats for recreational and competitive sailing. Membership includes unlimited lessons and boat usage. Our fleet, one of the largest in the nation, includes dinghies, keelboats, windsurfing and even winter kiting.We encourage all our members to volunteer, to become instructors (the best way to become a better sailor) and to be involved in club leadership.By doing as much of the work as possible ourselves, we can keep our membership dues incredibly low. Compare our dues to other yacht clubs, where you may have to pay up to $1,000 per month in dues just to maintain your membership and then pay hundreds of dollars more for lessons and the expense of private boat ownership.Not only does our structure keep our costs low, but it also has tremendous social potential. When you teach others to sail or get involved in our periodic work parties and social events, you meet new people and create friendships. Friendships made all the stronger by common interests and a shared sense of pride in a job well done. You also get a chance to learn a great deal about boat operations and maintenance-- a great thing if you dream of owning a boat someday.The majority of our membership is made up of individuals wanting to just take a few lessons and learn the basics of sailing. Yet our intercollegiate sailing team often ranks in the top 20 in the nation. We also have a committed group of long-time members to add to the great mix that is Hoofer Sailing Club. We are currently navigating unchartered waters, for an update regarding the impact of Covid-19 on Hoofers, the Director of Outdoor UW, Joe Webb has put together the following message. Olivia Staruck is this year's 420 Fleet co-Captain and Sailing Team co-Captain. She is a senior and 4 year member of the the Wisco Sailing Team. To learn more about her, see this post! Kaitlyn Hamers is this year's Laser Byte Fleet co-Captain. She has been part of the club for 12 years, including time spent as a youth program where she learned to sail! To learn more about her, see this post! This week we are featuring, Hallie, our who is our Marketing Chair. See this post to learn more! The snow and cold weather might not make for great sailing weather but it's a perfect time to start preparing for next summer! To help you meet your BOC, we will be posting weekly throughout the winter about one of our BOC members. If you ever see them around Hoofers, make sure to say hi, everyone on the board loves to meet our amazing and wonderful members. Our first post features Noah Janssen, who is this year's Rear Commodore. He is a lifelong sailor, current graduate student in the MAcc program and alumnus of the Wisco Sailing Team. To learn more about him, see this post, and stay tuned for next week's post! 1. Create your Account!Head over to our member site at https://members.hoofers.org to create your account! You don't have to officially join the club yet, but this will be required to sign up for Ground School. You must be a Union Member to officially join the club. Note that UW-Madison students are automatically granted Union membership.2. Ground School!Join us for Ground School, a FREE on-land presentation! This 90 minute guided tour and information session is required for all new Hoofer Sailing Club members. Ground School is available to Hoofer Sailing Club members, as well as to the broader campus community. Sign up here!3. Sign Up for Events!Once you've joined the club, you can search for events and sign up from the member site. Pick your favorite event, sign up, and get ready for an adventure!For more information, click the button below! Get Started The Hoofer Youth Program offers quality on-the-water instruction with a focus on fun and learning. Courses in sailing, windsurfing, and racing are open to youth ages 10-18 and range from beginner to advanced.Programs are designed to teach outdoor recreation skills while encouraging youth to have fun and develop personally in the areas of communication, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and respect for others. Hoofers promotes a constant awareness of safety, emphasizes the importance of working together, and teaches students to adapt themselves to the forces of nature. Learn More

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