FWC Update - June 2024

Greetings FWC Members!
 
It’s hard to believe the year is almost half gone. Where has time gone? There is a TON of sailing yet to be done this year, and I’m excited for many of our upcoming regattas, including the Wave 100 and the FWC Championship. The Key Largo regatta should also be excellent again – much to be excited about!
 
What’s been going on?
We are continuing to make progress in our Wave 100 planning. The finishing touches are being done, and we are excited for this unique event to kick off. If you have questions about this regatta, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask, or read through the documents on Regatta Network. We know this is a unique event with some different quirks, but we are trying to make it an easy process for competitors.  
 
Regatta Recap
The Midwest Regional was held in early June, with 11 competitors gathering in Storm Lake for the three day regatta. Competition was close, and three different sailors earned a bullet. That said, Xander Wessels sailed brilliantly the whole regatta, and came away with his first FWC Regional regatta win! Congratulations! Full results are here:  https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/27538#_newsroom+results
 
Schedule
Please take time to pre-register for any of our Regional regattas so organizers know who is coming. Dates and links are below, as well as on our website.
 
 
Wave 100 Distance Race, Lake Michigan – August 12-15
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/26842
 
FWC Championship Regatta, Ocean Springs MS – October 21-23
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/28115
** Clean Regatta, with our Sailors for the Sea Partnership

2024 Florida Keys Regional, Key Largo, FL - December 6-8
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/28127
 
 
Don’t forget to check out our Tier-3 Regattas as well!  Members earn season points at any of these events!


Katrina Memorial Regatta/Club Wave Championship, Ocean Springs MS - August 24-25

Tulsa Catfight, Keystone Lake, OK - Oct 5-6
 
 
Membership
If you haven’t paid your 2024 membership yet, I would invite you to do so now. It’s a great item to have checked off your list before you head to your first regatta of the year. 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 mailing address information for you.
 
Our referral system remains in place, so don’t forget that you can earn money off next year’s membership by referring a brand new member to the FWC!
 
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!
 
   
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