January Commodore’s Column

by | Jan 17, 2018 | Newsletter Stories

Happy New Year, everyone! I am so looking forward to the year ahead, working with our Board with some seasoned veterans and some newbies. It should be a great mix. As I mentioned at the Holiday Party, we are still looking for a Race Chair (or co-chairs) to join our...

2017 Holiday Party & Installation Dinner

by | Jan 16, 2018 | Newsletter Stories

The annual WSA Holiday Party and Board Installation dinner was held on December 9, at SMWYC. The evening’s program included recognition of the outgoing board and committee members and the installation of the 2018 Board and announcement of the committee chairs. Special...

2017 Boat Parade Recap

by | Jan 7, 2018 | Newsletter Stories

By Mary Jo O’Neill December 2nd dawned bright and beautiful, perfect Southern California weather to work on decorations and costumes for WSA’s entry in the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. The theme, announced in mid-October, was “Let’s Dance!” Showing my...

January Meeting Speaker: Allie Blecher

by | Jan 5, 2018 | Latest News

Allie Blecher of Cal Yacht Club is a highly decorated racer, as well as mentor and coach. She serves on the board of the California International Sailing Association and is involved in The Magenta Project, whose main focus is to accelerate women in sailing. She is the...

It’s Boat Parade Time

by | Nov 27, 2017 | Latest News

Boogie on down! The annual Marina del Rey boat parade is Saturday, December 9. Please help us create another award-winning float by signing up to help create decorations and costumes for this year’s float. The theme is “Let’s Dance”, and while our float riding/dancer...

Member Vote – Bylaws Update

by | Oct 10, 2017 | Latest News

Notice to all members: A draft of the proposed updated Bylaws is available for review. Members will be voting on the proposed changes at the November 14 meeting. Click here to view the Bylaws draft. Updated 10/18/17.

September Meeting Speaker – Gina Dartt

by | Sep 12, 2017 | Latest News

Our speaker for September is Gina Dartt. Gina is the Development Manager for Membership and Annual Giving at the Catalina Island Conservancy. Previously, Gina worked at the Los Angeles Zoo for more than 10 years where she built a strong connection and appreciation for...