1996 Race Schedule and Information

The Torresen Times March 1996 Vol.I No.1 Sail to the Torresen Sailing Page
Strictly Sail Show a Great Success March entered Chicago like a lion with bone chilling cold and high winds, the perfect weather to foster dreams of summer and sailing. Over 22,000 guests visited the strictly sail show at Navy Pier Feb 29-March 3. Torresen Marine of Muskegon, Mich. provided daily updates to sailors who could not be there in person. Torresen Marine was also active in the first annual Strictly Sail -- National Sail Industry Association Meeting. Chris Van Oosterhout of Torresen Marine participated in a panel discussion on the Internet. Four panelists fielded questions from industry members concerning the future of the Internet as it relates to the sailing industry. Other panel members included Sam Boyle of Sailnet, Larry Edwards of The Sailing Site and Charles Barthold of Yachting Magazine. Torresen Marine displayed Hunter Sailboats on the show floor. The complete line of Hunter Marine boats were on hand with the exception of the 42 and 430. The Torresen store booth was filled with information about the Torresen service department, brokerage boats, sailing school and ship store. The Torresen Sailing Page was a favorite attraction among show guests. Torresen Marine is pleased with the great turnout from Michigan and is already planning for the 1997 show. See you at Navy Pier in '97 For more information about the show be sure to check out the Strictly Sail site.	Muskegon Offers Many Seminars for Sailors West Michigan sailors will have plenty of opportunities to brush up on established skills or learn new ones, thanks to local yacht clubs and marine dealers. Torresen Marine has announced that it will begin Sunday Sailing Seminars on March 31. The seminars are designed to provide practical instruction to the sailing community. Everyone is welcome and the format of the seminars will allow both the beginner and the experienced sailor to come away with new information. March 31 Yanmar Diesel Engine Maintenance April 14 Basic Rigging April 21 Universal Gas Engines April 28 Beginning Racing May 5 Universal Diesel Engines The Sunday Sailing Seminar Series is free but registration is requested. For more information call (616) 759-8596 or E-mail to seminars@torresen.com. Muskegon Yacht Club will again offer its Sailing Seminars for the New Sailor program. This will be the 4th year for the program which is open to the public at no charge. MYC seminars start May 2^nd and continue for six consecutive Thursdays. All classes are held from 7-9 p.m. at the MYC clubhouse 3198 Edgewater in Muskegon, Mich. For more information and to register call (231) 755-1414.
Torresen Marine Offers Web Space to Yacht Clubs
In an effort to promote Great Lakes Yacht Clubs and sailing in general, Torresen Marine has provided World Wide Web space to area yacht clubs. To see the clubs that are currently on line, click the Yacht Clubs link from the main menu on the Torresen Sailing Page or click here to go directly to the Yacht Clubs On-line page. To see how your club can become involved contact Chris Van Oosterhout at Torresen Marine, (231) 759-8596.