SD Digest 5/9/12

Space Dragons!

Word of the week: Strength! Because look at those ridiculous OC-2 times! Good job team, our on- and off-water workouts are clearly paying big dividends. Keep it up!

1.  YARD SALE

Great Job to ALL involved. Due to strong participation in setup, goodies to sell, sellers and cleanup, we made a healthy $700!  That will certainly help to keep annual dues and tournament fees low.

2.  OC-2 TESTING

Great Turnout! We had some great conditions and some really strong personal improvements, KEEP UP THE HARD WORK!

Need to do a make-up? Haven't emailed the coaches yet? Better hurry and email the coaches (and hope there are still open slots for you to test)!

3.  PORTLAND - Sat/Sun 6/9-6/10

· Yes, we have hit our one-boat limit.  We have 22 paddlers with confirmed flights to Portland!

· Paddling in Portland? Then it's time to start using the good ol' WOOD paddles at practice! Hooray.

· Ladies! Want to join still? Let us know ASAP (email captains@spacedragons.org and post up on Evite) - we need to see if there is enough interest to register a mixed boat with Sister Team Ripple Effect. They have the men, we supply the ladies!

· Lodging info:
    Residence Inn Portland Downtown River Place

2115 SW River Parkway, Portland OR 97201
$139/night for 1 King bed + pull-out
$209/night for 2-room King beds + pull-out (only 3 avail!)

Check the EVITE for hotel links and update your flight info with rooming info!
Our discount Block expires this FRIDAY 5/11, so book your room now!

4.  TREASURE ISLAND (San Francisco) -

Evite is UP! We are registered so mark your calendars and save some time to paddle HARD and party with Ripple!

5.  YEAR END PARTY -

The Board is seeking suggestions for locations to hold our annual Year End Party.  Past venues are already booked and other places we are interested are well over-budget.  If you have any good leads or a discount at a venue we may be able to use that supports about 80 people, please email captains before the end of the week.  We would like to stay in a centrally located area, in or near Long Beach.

- Your Captains