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NW Marine Trade Assoc. Announces
Grow Boating Grants The Northwest Marine Trade
Association is pleased to announce a grant program for non profits seeking assistance in promoting boating in the region. The grants are being awarded through the NMTA’s Grow Boating program whose mission is to increase the number of boaters and encourage current boaters to boat more often. Since 2003, NMTA has spent more than $1M to promote boating in the Pacific Northwest through various events, sponsorships and programs. The NMTA will award up to $9,000 to one or more organizations. “We are very excited to make
these grants available to help promote boating in the region,” said John Thorburn, NMTA’s vice president of communications and marketing. “Our own efforts and programs have introduced boating to well over a million people since 2003. These grants should help us build new partnerships in the community to spread the benefits and joys of boating to even more.” Applications must fall into one the following categories:
• Youth Boating Grant Awarded to a group or organization
seeking funding support for an event or program aimed specifically at getting or increasing youth participation in boating activities. • Discover Boating Grant Awarded to a group or organization
seeking funding support for an event or program aimed specifically at introducing new people to boating. • Boater Education / Safety Grant Awarded to a group or organization seeking funding support for an event or program aimed specifically at educating new or current boaters on how to be safe on the water. Completed applications must be
received by February 24th. Grants will be awarded by April 1st. To apply for a NMTA Grow Boating
grant, visit
www.NMTA.net or http://
bit.ly/NMTAgrant and download a grant application. For questions, contact John Thorburn at:
john@nmta.net or (206) 634-0911.
'Steer by the Stars' Auction
February 18 The Center for Wooden Boats'
Annual Fundraising Auction is right around the corner and we need your help! We're looking for unique experiences (cabin trips, sailing adventures), hand- crafted items (knitted socks, re-purposed sail cloth bags) or gift certificates for skills, services or goods. Visit
www.cwb.org or call (206) 382-2628 ext 22.
Boating For Women By Women Seminar April 21
Presented by the women of
Bellingham Sail & Power Squadron & friends from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Squalicum Yacht Club hall. Learn skills and meet like-minded women boaters. For more information or to register, visit
www.boatingisfun.org or email
waverleypenny@gmail.com
Our Mainsail Why it’s different
Actually, sails are very similar.
Sailmakers mostly buy their cloth from similar sources, use the same basic techniques, and frequently the same designs. But there is one major thing that separates our mainsails from theirs.
The price.
The Lee mainsail. A rugged, well built sail, big on performance, small on price.
Our genoa. Why it lasts so long.
Details. We care about 'em. Things like panel reinforcing at the clew, head and tack. A tape reinforced clew cringle. Rat-tailed bolt ropes. Triple stitched seams where necessary. Leather
chafe protectors at head, tack and clew. Vinyl coated stainless steel luff wire.
The Lee genoa or jib. Priced right and designed for durability.
Our cruising spinnaker. Why you
need one. The wind. It’s fickle. From a stiff breeze to a
“Sailmaker to the world” Washington: Call Toll Free 1-800-533-9567 Oregon: 10997 NW Supreme Ct., Portland, OR 97229 • (503) 641-7170
BC: PO Box 19567, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7 • Phone & Fax (604) 685-1234
www.leesails.com • e-mail:
vancouver@leesails.com
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whisper. In less time than it takes to say “What happened to the wind?” Our radial head drifter was designed specifically for light air performance. Plus, it sells at a price that leaves the other guys whistlin' Dixie. The Lee Cruising Spinnaker. A great sail at a price that won’t leave you gasping.
For a free brochure or an estimate, contact your nearest Lee Sails Representative.
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