Hobie Cat 18 User Manual page 4

April 2002
Hey Sailor,
Again, We welcome you to "Hobie University". As you read this booklet, keep
in mind that it was originally designed for an eight week classroom course
taught by Dallas Fleet 23 to "turn people on" to the Hobie Way of Life. Bob
Mimlitch and Fleet 23 have graciously given the Hobie U book to the North
American Hobie Class Association in an effort to reach a broader audience.
Their enthusiastic invitation for novices to come sail and learn epitomizes the
sharing of knowledge that sets the Hobie Class apart from other athletic
associations.
The North American Hobie Class Association is taking this sharing of Hobie
knowledge to new heights with the Guest Expert program. Created in 1997,
over 15 "One Hobie Day" seminars have placed veteran Hobie racers at various
regattas throughout the region.
The GEP program and the Hobie U booklet are exciting concepts designed to
raise the caliber of Hobie sailors. We invite your input and suggestions for
additions to Hobie U. address below.
Any NAHCA member can write for a complimentary copy of Hobie U. Non-
NAHCA members in North America please send a check for $7.00 US for
postage/handling to the address below. Outside of North America
postage/handling costs will be determined on a case by case basis, by
geographical location.
Sincerely,
Mimi Appel
GEP Coordinator
Mailing address
3357 Collins Rd
Marcellus, NY 13108
Email: mimiappel@aol.com
Web: http://www.nahca.org/gep/gep.htm
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