FWC Update - January 2024

Greetings FWC Members!
 
I hope you have been staying warm this winter – it’s been a cold one, especially these last few weeks! It’s the new year and time to start making sailing plans for 2024!
 
What’s been going on?
The FWC Leadership team has been very busy working on putting the schedule together for this year and making sure we are providing you with a plenty of opportunities to race in many different areas of the country. We have most of our regattas confirmed, and you will be able to see the schedule below as well as on our website. We have also been continuing to work on planning for the big event in 2024, the Wave 100 distance race! Lastly, we have been making a few tweaks on how we collect information for Tier 3 regattas. We are not changing the structure or points system in any way but implementing a more formal system to track them and have good contact information for Tier 3 hosts. If your local club wants to host a Tier-3 regatta, please contact us at [email protected] to see if your event is a great fit!
 
Membership
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year.. membership renewal! We are proud to be able to continue offering our membership fee for only $25 for adults, and $10 for youth sailors. We will also continue our referral system, where you can earn money off next year’s membership fee by bringing brand new members to the FWC! Membership can be paid online quickly at this address: https://www.paypal.me/FormulaWaveClass OR, if you’d prefer to mail us a check, send us an e-mail so we can get contact information to you.
 
Please remember you must be an FWC member for participation at any of our Tier 1 or Tier 2 regattas. Membership is not required at Tier 3 events, however only members will earn season points at Tier 3 regattas.
 
Thank you in advance for your new or renewal membership – we are happy to have you as part of the FWC!
 
Schedule
Here is how the schedule is shaping up for 2024. Events noted with an asterisk are not yet confirmed, but we will put them out here so you can get an idea of when and where regattas are happening.
 
2024 Southwest Regional, Lake Pleasant, AZ - February 16-18
https://arizonayachtclub.wildapricot.org/event-5455586?fbclid=IwAR2sNC7zK-WWh8bXEojclWTm5FyaXNjCwkoR2l1PL6vOTAS6CqpS7dfKFms

2024 Mid-South Regional, Shreveport, LA -April 19-21
 
2024 Southeast Regional, Charleston, SC – April 26-28 **Tentative**

2024 Midwest Regional – Storm Lake, IA – June 7-9
 
Wave 100 Distance Race, Lake Michigan – August 12-15
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/26842
 
FWC Championship Regatta, Ocean Springs MS – October 21-23

2024 Florida Keys Regional, Key Largo, FL - December 6-8 **Tentative**
 
 
We are also working on setting up several tier 3 regattas. Please check the website periodically as we will add them as able. You can see them at: https://www.formulawaveclass.com/regattas.html
 
Treasurer Update
I’m sure you are all well aware by now that our friend and FWC Treasurer Andy Humphries tragically passed away. We are all saddened by this, and like any loss, no words will fill the void left in our lives by his passing. As the FWC board re-groups from this unexpected vacancy at the treasurer position, we will work together to cover Andy’s duties in the interim. We will eventually look to fill the board position, and once we have found and appointed someone, we will communicate that out.
 
Resources

I want to make sure you are aware of all other resources we have for you to stay connected and informed.
 
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook for updates, information, and sometimes just for fun pictures and all things Wave sailing.
 
Forum
This is a user content generated forum for you to start conversations, ask questions, or discuss whatever is on your mind when it comes to Wave sailing and racing! Check it out if you haven’t yet!
 
 
Thank You
As always, Thank You to everyone who supports and sails with the FWC. It’s truly an honor to be part of this amazing class and fun group of sailors. See you on the water soon!
 
Ben Wells
FWC - President