KSA
Knickerbocker Sailing Association

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Monthly Meetings

Good Place, Good Food

Meetings are now held on the second Tuesday of each month at The Marquee - a special events facility adjacent to Marion's Continental in the East Village. Food is provided by Marion's, and activities start at 6:30 PM.

The Marquee is located on Bowery, between Great Jones and East 4th Streets. It's close to the 6, N, R, F, and V lines, as well as the Grand Street Shuttle. Click here for complete directions.

The cost per person is $20 ($10 for first-time visitors) which includes a buffet dinner with coffee and dessert.

2008 Dates

March 11th,
April 8th,
May 13th,
June 10th,
July 15th, **Change of Date**
August 12th,
September 9th,
October 14th,
November 11th

The Annual Meeting held at the Harlem Yacht Club on Sunday January 27th 2008

 
What Happens

Here's the scenario for a typical KSA meeting:

6:30 pm - Members start to arrive at the restaurant. Everyone pays for dinner and puts on a name tag. There is a bar in the meeting room and people buy their own drinks and socialize until 7:15 - 7:30.

7:30 pm - We start the meeting, the Commodore gives a brief explanation of who we are and what we do. Various board members talk about ongoing projects such as the newsletter, upcoming flotillas, sailing workshops etc. Club members can ask questions or make comments during this time, decisions are made by voting. Anyone who has showed up for the first time is asked to introduce themselves and tell the group a little bit about their sailing experience. It is not at all uncommon for people to say they have no experience, they just want to know more. Captains (boat owners) are asked to stand up and tell a little bit about their boat and where they
keep it.

8:30 pm - Buffet dinner is served, more socializing. Captains have a chance to meet crew, vice versa.

Betsy Ross

For a colorful account of a new member's first visit we are pleased to host the story of Gilbert Baker - aka Betsy Ross. To read the story please Click here ...