THE HIGHLANDER Volume LV, No. 4, October 2009 Photo by Skip Dieball Making the cover this issue are Jacqueline and Ernie Dieball, two of the major instigators for the Highlander Class holding the 2009 nationals at North Cape Yacht Club. The con- sensus among competitors and shore crew alike was that they couldn‟t have directed us to a more hospitable location. The racing was well run, intense, and held in varying conditions to challenge a range of skills. HCIA takes the 2010 championship to Lake Pymatuning, PA. The Highlander Page 2 October ‟09 The Highlander Official Publication of The Highlander Class International Association President’s Corner President Becoming your HCIA Class Presi- was not going Dan Hopkins dent brings to mind Miss Piggy's mus- to learn this 170 E. 204 ing on "assuming the awesome power stuff alone. Euclid, Ohio 44123 of command." Of course, in my view, My Mom 216 531-6140 there is nothing to command in the knew a guy
[email protected] Highlander Class. I feel like at best I with a High- can continue and enhance our tradi- lander at Edge- Commodore Jamey Carey tions, and will really be counting on water, Bronis Sabina, Ohio everyone's help and support. Vidugerous, 937 725-1757
[email protected] Serving on the HCIA board in re- and I joined Pres Norris Bourdow Vice President cent years, it has been a pleasure to be there the follow- Dan Hopkins John Bauer close to outgoing president, Jamey ing Spring. New Philadelphia, Ohio Carey's spirit and enthusiasm.