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To all... While I have no vote in the proposals put forth but do have
an opinion on matters Luders; I applaud Bill Eacho's nomination of
Sturgis Haskins to serve as Class Captain. Sturgis is indeed the mover
and shaker of the L-16 fleets in Maine. As to Mr. Eacho's proposal to
have have the L-16 Internationals on Mt. Desert Island. I might be able
to pursuade Jack Luders (son of Bill) to attend and represent the
Luders family. <br>
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There has even been some discussion up here to see if some new boats
could get built for the occasion. <br>
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Needless to say, I will be willing to do what ever I am called upon to
do in the promotion of the event. <br>
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Cheers,<br>
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Bob Wallstrom<br>
Historian for Luders Marine Construction Co.<br>
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Bill Eacho wrote:<br>
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cite="mid601552D8-95CF-4CA2-AD27-CB96C7B3F5DD@carltoncapital.com">I
hereby nominate Mr. Haskins to serve as Class Captain for the L 16
International Class.
<div>He clearly has a passion for promoting the class.</div>
<div>Further, since the 2007 site (SYC) has been decimated by
Katrina, I suggest Mt Desert Island host the 2007 L-16 Internationals.</div>
<div>Anyone else agree?</div>
<div>Bill Eacho<br>
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<div>On Nov 27, 2005, at 5:51 PM, Sturgis Haskins wrote:</div>
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<p><font size="2" face="Arial">RE: New Orleans Luders Fleet and
Beyond</font> </p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Forgive this infidel, but it does
seem curious that no one from the national Luders organization has
given us an update on the fate of the New Orleans Luders. We know, of
course, that their club house was destroyed and their anchorage
jumbled. I had made this query a few weeks after the unfortunate
hurricane realizing at the time that information might not be available
for an interim. Someone told me - though not from this list - that all
the N.O. Luders have been accounted for except one. What does this
mean? Would a splintered Luders 20 feet underwater be listed as
"accounted for."</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Now, some months later, this
subscriber - as doubtless others - remains curious as to the fate of
that fleet. Were any Luders destroyed? If so, how many? Will the class
race next season? I did find the results of a post-hurricane Southern
Yacht Club regatta, but no Luders were listed as entrants. That sounds
ominous.</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Could our class president - John
Lee, - give this Luders news-group an accounting of our fleet there?
As that is his home fleet he would be best acquainted with its status?
If not, Lee, than anyone.</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">This is sure to rumple officialdom,
but it would be nice if our national Luders website was updated abit.
Seven fleets are listed as "Active L-16 Fleets."</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">So far as I know the Indian Harbor
Yacht club fleet has not raced Luders for some years. Ditto the Royal
Bermuda YC. Curious about our fleets, I corresponded with an officer
of the Wood Hull YC - he says only one Luders remains in its
membership now. I could not find the Eichenlaub YC at all.</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">However, the Eichenlaub YC, on the
West Coast, regularly sends a representative to the nationals. This is
good. But it would be nicer if this list were to hear more about
them. How many Luders do they have, as example? Do they actually race
them? How about an occasional report? </font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Should not someone in authority in
Ludersdom communicate with this list once in a while? The Mount Desert
Island Luders fleet has made an effort to send in race results, a list
of boats, the occasion accounting of an event and even announcements of
new boats. The new fleet on Frenchman's Bay, Maine, too, has been
visible on their pages. The rest have been, if not silent, than very
close to it.</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">I think there is more to being a
Luders officer than simply showing up each year at the national
championship. We Luders people, especially those in the provinces, are
eager to see a more active presence. With a new year, 2006, looming,
perhaps Mr. Lee will give a State-of-the-Class report by January. This
might include an accounting of 2005 and hopeful plans for 2006. (If,
indeed, there are any plans at all.)</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Our Treasurer, if there is one,
could give a tiny report of the tiny Class coffers.</font> </p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Our Secretary, Lisa Bergall, I
think, promised a report of the annual meeting. This was a long time
ago. Where is this?</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Who is our Webmaster? Could he not
consider updating the WebPages?. Perhaps a list of officers and their
e-mail address could be added.</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Who is in charge of this newsgroup?
A brief annual report would be nice. I, for one, am curious how many
subscribers there are. Could things be arranged to exchange the
occasion photographs? Ask us for suggestions? </font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial">The Luders flagship is leaking and
luffing and lurching and…...</font> </p>
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