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The Days are getting warmer...

Karma Update: So we've finally been able to string together a series of nice days. Hopefully, that trend will continue so we can finally put the snow/cold weather gear away and think Sailing. Wanted to get a quick update out on the progress of the Karma Program- We've received the wood kit parts needed for the boat from France. The KYS service team is working on the boat in prep for the start of the season. Our prelim worklist for Saturday 4/18/09 is: -Boat/hull cleaning and wax -Cockpit wood clean and seal. -Spring cleaning of Karma Sailing Group Trailer -We may have a few other items. But we'll keep it short and sweet for now. Enclosed is an interesting clip on cross-training to prepare for the sailing season: SAILING FITNESS: FIVE TIPS FOR GRINDERS Harry Legum of Annapolis Sailing Fitness has been a trainer/coach for over twenty years, and has created a 'fitness for sailing' program utilized by many teams and illustrious sailors such as Terry Hutchinson and An...

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With the mild forecasts as of late, Can't help but think of sailing. Hope everyone can join us at Yacht-A-Palooza this Saturday 9-2pm at Crowley's. One topic that may be worthwhile sitting in on is: 2009-2013 Racing Rule Changes 12:00-2:00PM Learn about changes to the racing rules for 2009-2012. by Dr. Warwick Coppleson & Glenn McCarthy To see the details including the schedule for YP visit: http://tiny.cc/KYS_YP While we are on the subject of spring prep, how are we all doing on the " winter 15 "? Below I've attached a workout routine to think about... I've modified mine as follows: 1. Toddler lunge - While bending knees, lift screaming toddler up. Feet , shoulder width. Lift toddler from waist height to shoulder height. Repeat until crying stops. Repeat as necessary. [relevant Sailing activity: prepares for tactician's diatribes about how you never do anything right]. 2. Childcare Stairmaster - (note: need a home with multiple stairs). Run up/down s...