Women Sailors Invited to Join WindlassesWindlasses, a woman's sailing/racing club, is starting another year of sailing. Women sailors in driving distance of Dunedin marina are invited to spend their Thursdays racing prams and Sunfish, cruising, and generally having fun. The club meets every Thursday during the school year for racing at the Dunedin Marina, monthly "cruises", interclub races with other Florida West Coast women's sailing clubs, and general fun. On August 27st, at 9:30 a.m., Windlasses will hold their annual New Members' Coffee at the First Presbyterian Church, 455 Scotland St., Dunedin. The church is located two blocks south of Main Street, and one block east of Douglas at the corner of Scotland and Highland. New members are accepted only in August and September. You must be able to swim and know basic sailing techniques. Boat ownership is not necessary. A weekly "New Salt" orientation program will include pram rigging, introduction to racing and racing rules. Annual membership dues are $50 with an initiation fee of $60. See www.windlasses.org for more information. For more information about the Windlasses or the New Members' Coffee, please call 727-781-1365 or 727- 786-5334.
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