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It looks like I created a little bit of confusion with last week's RODE SHOW. If you remember, last week's step was to go get a burger & beer with your sponsor. I received several inquires asking if it's okay to do the Mac Solo even if you don't have a sponsor. The answer to that one is a resounding, "Yes!" This whole 'sponsor business' was created to foster relationships to help answer questions in preparation for the Mac-Solo. It is the GLSS's way to make sure that we welcome new sailors to the starting line. It is not mandatory that a GLSS member sponsor you for your first Mac-Solo.
Step #6 - Send in Your Race Application
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Okay folks! It's time to do it!! Send it your race application! Step #6 means that it's only 6 more weeks to the Mac-Solo. And, it's only 11 more days to the application deadline. What the heck!! Fill out your application and send it in today.
When we receive your Race Application, it really helps us get to organized for the start. We've got medallions, flags and T-shirts that must be put on order. With each of those three things, we can keep YOUR costs down by ordering the correct amount. If our order is short, we end up paying an extra set-up fee to make up the shortfall. If we order too much, we've got extra $$ out the door without the income to cover it.
So... Here's how you can help! Please send me a quick reply to let me know of your Mac-Solo plans. Any response is acceptable! Give me a "yes," "no," or "maybe," and we'll still have something to work with.
And here's and important one: If you send your application in after May 17, it will cost you an extra $50 buck for a late fee. The $50 bucks is a lot of money, and we don't want it! Send in the application and you get to keep the $50!!
Respectfully,
Patrick Nugent