Hello to Our Sailing Community! 

We are reaching out to you for your support in creating “The Mike Wagner Memorial Clinic.” We hope this will become an annual event to honor a man who was an active participant in and leader of various sailing communities across the Chesapeake. 

The mission of this memorial clinic will be to keep Mike Wagner’s legacy of mentorship, community building, and sailing education alive. We want to put this together with very little cost to the participants. Mike was always passionate about making sailing accessible to those who might not have the financial resources to enjoy it; this focus on accessibility must remain at the heart of whatever we plan in his memory. 

We Ask That You Donate Your Time and Share Your Knowledge!

The purpose of this clinic will have two goals: 

1. To unite an intergenerational community of sailors for a day of education, healthy competition, and promotion of the Corinthian spirit. 
2. To continue Mike’s infectious love for the sport of sailing and all the virtues it instills. 

So, how can you help? We will need help with many things, including: 

• Planning the logistics of the clinic (including a safety committee) 
• Putting together chalk talks or presentations about sailing and teamwork
• Volunteering to be part of the clinic ‘staff’ for the day – with tasks ranging from running check-in to serving as race committee out on the water
• Finding boat owners who are willing to take out a crew of sailors on the day of the clinic
• Advertising the event across the region

With best wishes and our sincere gratitude, 

Stephanie & Rachel Wagner 

wagnerfamilycontact@gmail.com 

Junior’s will have the opportunity to learn valuable offshore survival skills on shore and on the water on J/105 Race Boats.

• When: Monday, August 14, 2023
• Where: Severn Sailing Association, 311 First Street, Annapolis, MD 21403
• Cost: There is no fee
• Contact: David Schaeffer, Storm Trysail Governor, for questions or additional information at dsshaeffer@gmail.com • 410-507-1484
• Deadline for sign up is July 28, 2023

The lessons you learn may save someone’s life! Instruction includes: Using flares and pyrotechnic devices, shipboard firefighting, deploying a life raft, man overboard recovery, safety equipment, understanding weather and storm sails.

Space is limited to 48 Junior Sailors age 13 to 19. Participants must be proficient at basic sailing. You must know how to sail! (Exceptions to age will be made upon inquiry)

Download the New 2023 Version 1.0 (April 30, 2023) Today!

The Wagner family is sad to share that on March 29th, Mike Wagner set sail for eternity. He passed in the comfort of his home with his wife, Stephanie, and his daughter, Rachel, beside him. 

Sailing, and introducing young people to the sport, was Mike’s truest passion. You can read more about his life here.

Stephanie and Rachel invite all of Mike’s friends and supporters to join us for a celebration of his life on April 30th, 2023, at the North East River Yacht Club. There will be a visitation with the family at 2:00pm, and a formal celebration at 3:00pm. The family asks that Mike’s many supporters join us in making this is a true celebration of his life by wearing clothing that reflects his vibrant energy and zeal. As Mike’s favorite color, and the color of his beloved Solaris, was red, Rachel and Stephanie suggest finding a way to incorporate that into your attire on the 30th. 

We also invite you to join us over Zoom (details below). At 2:00pm, there will be a slideshow reflecting on Mike’s life, and at 3:00pm, a stream of the celebration itself. 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89378733429?pwd=cWNjaUlRSCt5WGlqekY5Vko1eTBKUT09
Meeting ID: 893 7873 3429
Passcode: Solaris

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either the North East River Youth Sailing Foundation or the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research & Information, Inc. 

Mike was a founding member of the North East River Youth Sailing Foundation (NERYSF), which was “[e]stablished to promote and support youth oriented sailing and maritime focused educational activities in the northern Chesapeake Bay region.”  Donations can be made via nerysf.com or PO Box 694 North East 21901. 

The Musella Foundation is a “501(c)3 nonprofit public charity dedicated to helping brain tumor patients through emotional and financial support, education, advocacy and raising money for brain tumor research.” Mike passed due to an aggressive and malignant brain tumor, called a glioblastoma. Donations to the Musella Foundation can be made at https://virtualtrials.org/index.cfm. 

Sailing Tactical Expert and Coach DAVE PERRY Leads this Four Part Interactive, Fun & Educational Online Webinar for CBYRA & PHRF Members

Thursday April 27, 8:00 – 9:30pm

Session 4: Other Useful Rules & Tactics
• How to Finish When the Course is Shortened
• Giving Help and Getting Redress
• Efficient Penalty Taking
• Effective Crew Positioning with Lifelines
• Rights & Obligations When Protesting or Requesting Redress

Learn From This Winning Leader March 23, 8:00 – 9:45PM

• How does a coaching staff repeatedly take kids from Kansas and train them into Varsity Offshore winning teams?

• What can you do to build a strong organized crew?

• How does Navy Sailing identify, mold, and create skippers and crew who lead their boats to success on the race course?

• What leadership and team building skills can you learn and apply from this racing program that will contribute to a positive experience and a winning program on your boat?

JOIN US FOR SERIES 2: SAIL TRIM SECRETS!

We’re taking a ‘deep-dive’ into the topic of Sail Trim each week! We will:

• Take a detailed look at how to trim your sails for optimum boat speed across a range of wind and wave conditions.

• Do an in-depth analysis of a different sail: Mainsail, Jib/Genoa, and Spinnaker.

• Discuss how to use sail controls to get the ideal sail shapes for your boat in various conditions.

• Cover changing gears and how to make your sails work together. 

• Apply content to a wide range of boats, for skippers sail trimmers, and other crew.

You must be a CBYRA Member to access this amazing 2023 Webinar Series FREE. Join or renew your membership today!