BEEN TO A GOOD PARTY LATELY?
If you missed our Grand Opening here's what you missed!  The July Grand Opening on July 12th was a rare treat indeed! There were boat tours down on the docks and Hunter representatives on hand to answer questions. Complimentary Chair Massages by therapist Emily Gabriel, Chef Frank Corbett and Dr Gurusahay Khalsa all made the evening unique and informative. Over $300 is door prizes were awarded. A single winner took home $40 in cash and another winner received a free 2-hr private party outing on Jamaica Lieu! Cool!  Six other winners went home with discount coupons for outings and ground school classes, but we couldn't get Hunter Marine to donate their new 32 footer that everyone was gawking over at the docks.  There was food, food and more food.  Capt. Dave did live Lake 102 radio broadcasts from the parking lot and there were free beverages compliments of Coca Cola bottling. There was so much socializing going on that we hated to break it up to start the Tonga presentation, which was enjoyed by everyone.  It was funny, fast and full of unknown information about the region.  The surprise for the evening was T-Shirts!  Attendees were the first to have a chance to purchase Windsong T-Shirts for only $10!  What a deal!  If you missed this event, you don't want to miss next month's!

CAPTAIN RON VISITS WINDSONG!
Join us August 2nd from 7-10 pm for our monthly social and a special viewing of the classic sailing movie "Captain Ron" on our big screen at the Aqualand Sailing Center. This is a private Windsong exclusive special event and RSVP is required due to our limited seating capacity. This will be a great time to socialize with fellow students and staff and pick up some great "One Liners" from this popular sailing comedy. Throughout the summer, special socials and other events will occur at the Aqualand Sailing Center. Check the Calendar for dates and times. 

There will be door prizes, raffles and refreshments. Our staff will be on hand to answer questions on a variety of topics from sailing and chartering to buying sail boats. You definitely don't want to miss this event!  For all the up-to-date details and times visit our "What's New" web site.

LOOKING TO BUY A BOAT, BUT DON'T KNOW HOW?
Join us September 20th from 6-9 pm for our monthly social and free seminar "How To Buy A Boat" at the Aqualand Sailing Center. This is one of our regular $149 classes that we've taught for years, but at the September social you'll get it for FREE. RSVP prior to September 6th is required to attend this event.  More details will become available in the coming weeks, so check our web site often. 

LIKE TO DRESS UP FUNNY AND GO OUT IN PUBLIC?
Join us November 1st from 6-9 pm for our monthly social and premier Halloween Party at the Aqualand Sailing Center. Help get this annual event off to a flying start with your spectacular wit and creativity as we all have some fun and socialize.  More details will become available in the coming weeks, so check our web site often. This will be a special night as well because it will mark the beginning of an annual tradition of awards to deserving students who attend the event.  RSVP prior to October 18th is required to attend this event and award candidates will be selected from those in attendance. You won't want to miss this event! 

BEEN BAD THIS YEAR? 
AFRAID NO ONE WILL BUY YOU A GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS?
Join us December 6th from 6-9 pm for our monthly social and Holiday Party. Admission will be a wrapped gift priced under $20 to place under the tree.  You'll be assigned a number when you arrive that will determine the order in which you'll go to the tree to select a gift at random, or the option to take a gift from someone who has already been to the tree.  It should be a lot of fun and a special time to socialize with other students that you've come to know through the sailing season. RSVP prior to November 15th  is required to attend this event. 

CLASSES NOW OFFERED AT THE LAKE
Check the Calendar for classes and events scheduled at the Aqualand Sailing Center.  There is even a dedicated calendar specifically for the Sailing Center activities only. 

 IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO OUR WEB SITE LATELY, IT'S WORTH A TRIP!
 Regular visits to our "What's New" section will keep you in tune what all the new exciting events planned for this season! Our Favorite Links page continues to grow.  

GOT A BUSINESS YOU WANT TO ADVERTISE?
As a suggestion from one of our students, we're starting a Student Business Links web page. If you own or are a principle in a business or hobby that you'd like to have included on this free links page, send us your web address and a brief description about your business and services. Any special discounts extended to fellow students should be mentioned as well.  Students would certainly like to do business with one of their own over a perfect stranger, so let us know about your business, service or hobby.

I HAVE TO BUY A GIFT AND HAVE NO IDEAS!
Let Windsong solve your problems.  Tell everyone to buy you sailing gift certificates for birthdays and holidays and you should do the same for them.  Annually Windsong offers gift certificates in any denomination or for any combination of classes or outings.  Let us know what you desire and we'll gladly ship you a gift certificate for that "Difficult To Buy For" person on your shopping list.  If you think that might be "YOU", make the job easier for others and have them give us a call! This also is a great way to encourage a friend or that special someone to take the plunge and go sailing with you!  

I WANT TO CHARTER A BOAT, BUT NOT SURE I KNOW ENOUGH.
At Windsong we are very responsive to student suggestions.  We are here to serve you and your needs and continue to rapidly implement ideas offered by our students.  Every Saturday at 3:00 we offer "Fun Sails" for senior students who want to charter a boat by themselves, but aren't sure about their abilities to do so. Fun Sails do have a Captain aboard for safety purposes, but what you do and where you go is up to you and the others aboard your outing.  These are not "Instructional" outings.  You are on your own to strut your stuff or merely to kick back and just enjoy some time on the water without all the "Tacking" and "Gibing" every two-seconds. We'd appreciate any feedback concerning our Fun Sails that would make them more appropriate to your needs. 

WINDSONG NEEDS TO OFFER BOAT RENTALS!
We are soliciting your opinions about another recent suggestion. With our expansion into Aqualand Marina, we are considering purchasing or managing boats of others, and making them available to our senior students for charter. The fleet will not be available to the general public and will be limited to Windsong senior students only. To protect the condition and quality of the fleet, students would need to reach the Bareboat Certification level and complete a "Checkout Ride" with a member of the staff. Privileges could be revoked at anytime that any staff member that felt risk of injury to the student or damage to the vessel existed. If you might become a candidate for boat rentals in the future, we'd appreciate your feedback and comments on this subject. Understanding that the size and type all determine the rental price of any vessel. Based upon your input we will determine whether it would be feasible and profitable for us to provide this service, so be as honest and fair as possible to ensure that we make appropriate decisions. 

WINDSONG SURVEY
Clip the following questions into a email with your responses and send it to i n f o @ w i n d s o n g s a i l . c o m or print and snail mail to our business office address that appears at the top of this page.

Boat Rental Survey
1) Would you be offended by the strict guidelines of this type of service?
2) Would you be interested in free dockage and insurance to a) enroll a boat that you now own or b) purchasing a boat in the future for these purposes?
3) What size vessel would appeal to you?  a) 17', b) 20', c) 22', d) 25', e)27', f) 30', e) No preference
4) What type steering would appeal to you? a) Tiller, b) Wheel, c) No preference
5) What type engine would appeal to you? a) Inboard, b) Outboard, c) No preference
6) What price would you feel is competitive and reasonable for renting a boat of your choice for half a day? a) $125, b) $150, c) $200, d) $250 
7) What price would you feel is competitive and reasonable for renting a boat of your choice for a full day? a) $200, b) $250, c) $300, d) $350
8) With a half day being 4 hrs and a full day being 8 hrs, how many half days and how many full days per year do you think you'd rent a boat of your choice? (Specify your precise answer in terms of half days and full days).

Program Survey
1) The August Monthly Social program is a viewing of the classic sailing movie "Captain Ron".
Are you; a) Attending, b) Might Attend, c) Likely Won't Attend, d) Definitely Won't
2) The September Monthly Social program is "How To Buy A Boat". 
Are you; a) Attending, b) Might Attend, c) Likely Won't Attend, d) Definitely Won't
3) The October Monthly Social program is the Halloween Party. 
Are you; a) Attending, b) Might Attend, c) Likely Won't Attend, d) Definitely Won't
4) The November Monthly Social program is a Holiday Party. 
Are you; a) Attending, b) Might Attend, c) Likely Won't Attend, d) Definitely Won't
5) If you feel that you won't be attending any of the above events it is likely due to:
a) Not interested in socializing, b) Don't think the program is of interest, c) Too far to drive
6) What other ideas for events would you attend if Windsong were to offer?
7) What other program topics would you attend if Windsong were to offer?

Thanks for your input.  We value the opportunity to continue to "Earn" your business!

PLEASE, REACH OUT AND TOUCH US, We're listening!!
Many times student's suggestions are implemented on the spot!  We pride ourselves in our customer service and attention to the needs of our students. If you have thoughts or ideas, drop us a line or give us a call.  All things are possible; you just need to ask. 

We updated our communications system last year and the old phone number (404-256-6700) will be terminated in October.  The new number (770-931-9151) has been in operation for over a year but we still keep getting calls from students using the old number. The new number and communications link enables us to route your calls and hopefully catch you  in person the first time. "Telephone Tag" can consume a lot of everyone's time and that's not our goal.  Of course email always works and seems to be everyone's preference as it optimizes times that are convenient to everyone.  Just know that if you call when we are out, your call message is forwarded immediately to cell phones and beepers of all our staff.  If your call is urgent, someone will return your call immediately.  Otherwise, calls are usually returned as soon as we can break free, yet it is our goal to return all calls no later than 9 pm daily. 

Thanks!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all our students for their loyal support through the season(s) and encourage everyone to bring one new friend along each year as you sail.  As we grow and expand our operation, we want to make our products and services available to all who may be interested, but first, some one has to make the introduction.  Share the love of your sport with those who may be interested in our unique collection of programs. You'll be glad you did and so will they!