community sailing program a project of the Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Milwaukee

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COASTAL MANAGEMENT

Preliminary Report

THE COMMUNITY SAILING PROGRAM

A project of
The Young Women's Christian Association
of Greater Milwaukee

Financial assistance for this s.tudy has been provided in part
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 administered by the
federal Office of Coastal Management, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.

US Department of Commerce
NOAA Coastal Services Center Library
2234 South Hobso-n Avonub
Charleston,,SC 29405-2413-

Prepared by:
John Wypp
November, 1976

OVERVIEW: OUTDOOR AQUATIC RECREATION

Generally speaking, the Great Lakes harbor a vast potential of under-utilized
recreational 'resource. This is true of both rural and urban areas. In the
case of Milwaukee, the problem is largely one of accessibility to Lake Michigan.
Such access is restricted either because of physical'facilities or economic
factors affecting the would-be recreational participant.

In the fall of 1974, a group of concerned citizens formed a stee Ting committee
which generated a proposal for a Milwaukee Community Sailing Center (MCSC).
The proposed center to be located in the Harbor of Milwaukee would maintain a
fleet of boats for the use of it's membership. The philosophy of such a progra 'm
is that it would be available at low cost to adults and nominal cost
Je.g. $1.00,
all summer) for children. The mechanism that cuts the cost of such an activity
is the mass usership of a fleet of boats. Instead of 5600 people owning and
sailing SOOO boats (about two percent of the time those boats are in the water);
we would have 5000 people sailing 80 to 100 boats (about 95% of the time they
are in the water).

On the basis of said proposal, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program
procured federal monies to execute a demonstration project in the late summer
of 1976 and plan and develop an expanded program for 'the future. A variety
of necessary administrative and legal arrangements forestalled the beginning.
of the pilot program which was o riginally anticipated to start on July 1, 1976.

On August 10th, the first.instructional class was held and the project began
as the Community Sailing Program (CSP) under the administrative leadership of
the Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Milwaukee.

PROGRAM

The pilot CSP sailing instructions consisted of a combination of land and water
lessons amounting to 16 hours of learning experience. On-the-water lessons were
taught on Lake Michigan using equipment of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Sailing Club. Other classes were instructed on Lake Genesee at the YWCA Camp
using Red Cross Equipment. Dr land classes were held at the downtown location
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of the YWCA.

PURPOSE

The goals of this first (summer fall) phase of the CSP were manifold:

1. To execute a model project that other communities may follow;

2. to reach out to low-income minority people in an effort to provide them with
a recreational opportunity not usually available to them;

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3. to measure the demand for such an aquatic recre3tiOn J)rogr.-Mi in the Milwaukee
area;

4. to establish a nucleus of interested persons and lay the groundWork for
future programs;

5. to demonstrate the potential of pooling existing, under-utilized, resources
to.establish a new program; and

6. to familiarize the public with the concept of low-cost, readily-available,
instructional aquatic recreation.

RESULTS

The net result of phase one of the CSP is by way of understatement, an unqualified'
success. Program participation was exceptionally encouraging. Program instructions
began a mere four weeks prior to Labor Day Weekend. Though 171 persons responded
to the program announcements, we were able to accept.only 132 because of time limit-
ations (instructor's schedules, available equipment, weather conditions, and the
short notice with which the program,was mobilized).

Still this far exceeds the 120 persons desired to show encouraging participation
under.the assumption that.the program would have begun nearly a month and a half
earlier.

OUT target population for the demonstration phase of the CSP was low income minority
youth. Publicity was very.accomodat.ing to this goal. And though there were certaih
transportation problems inherent in the mobility of this group, the project still
managed to complete a more than representative number of inner-city young partici-
pants. Statistically, nearly 60% of.the,participants were youths 17 years of age
or younger (with 12 years being the youngest accepted in the initial program).

Though no hard measurements of family income were asked for as requirement for
participating, an estimate of minority youth involvement was calculated. Using
either visual identification, or participant address as an indication, or both,
it can safely be said that fully 38% of the youngsters participating in the program
were-members of low income or minority families.

FINANCES

Even'at the nominal fee established for participating in the pilot project, $680
of revenue was realized. This is more than enough to cover liability insurance
.costs of $350.. A detailed budget will be submit -ted after receipt of an invoice
for instructional services from.the UWM Sailing Club.

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FEEDBACK

Generally speaking, the vast majority of all comments ff:irsl and second-11.111d)
have been of an extremely favorable nature. They range from superlative com-,
parisons with other sailing programs to downright simple statements of e.njoyment.
The only reservation appears to be concerning scheduling problems occurring in
the Lake Michigan program (notably after Labor Day) where the CSP had less direct
control of the water lessons.

THE NEAR FUTURE

From here we have to give careful consideration to the future of our endeavor.
Recreation is becoming an even more important element in the attainment of an
integrated, self-fulfilling human existence. According to an AFL-CIO official,.
vast portions of our population are experiencing an increase of free time
.off the.job and an increase in dull time,on the job." Outdoor recreation is a
very.important el,ement capable of fulfilling that need. In Milwaukee (and other
cities) the need for better access to aquatic recreation for all persons virtually
cries out.

We must.make-certain that this need is met and that the solution meets the needs
of.all,who want to participate. Phase Two: the development of a larger, more
meaningful,, more fulfilling program is underway. That phase involves seeking
funds, locating physical facilities, procurring equipment, developing liaisons,
planning future promotional.activity, recruiting personnel who will be employed
in the program and more. A report,on the progress of phase Two will be available
in.February, 1977.

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CSP PARTICIPANTS

Name Address Phone Age

1. Willy Tolan 2671 N. Wahl 332-3510 13

2. John Tolan

3. Phil Kutz 3352 S. 8th St. 483-4115 12

4., Willie Duphan 1108 S. 23 St. 643-1238 14

S. Gerard 2313 W. Morgan 281-6533 is

6. Ted Seaver 1104 S. 23rd St. 383-1549 16

Becky Torina 7001 N. 43rd, Apt. 4 351@4272 is

8. Danny Torina 14

9. Elaine Torina 18 +

AO. David Burgeson 2945 N. Shepard Ave. .964-3769 14

.11. Frances Burgeson 39

.12. Daniel Burgeson 14

1.13. Aida Curtis 3017 N. Stowell 964-6846 14

14. David Curtis 12

IS. Tim Seaver 11.04 S. 23rd 383-1549 14

16. Tom Potten NIA

17. John Rachs N/A

18. Chris Lalko 5419 So. 15th Place. 2824783 12

19. Marc McGinnis 3477 S. Ahmedi Ave. 482-1661 14

20. Lance McGinnis 12

21. Julye Gevens .512 W. Chambers 263-7294 14

22. Ivan Givens 12

23. Shawnee Sykes 3154 N@ Julia 372-6847 .15

24. Joa-nn Sykes 12

25. Reggie Jones 506 W. Chambers 264-1010 13

26. Alice Gomez 1221 N. 31st 344-6046 16

27. Pilar Gomez 14

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28. Barb Chase 253I.N. Farwell 332-4121 18+

.29. Philip Benford 9149 W. Cutser 462-2540 12-

,30. L. Albers 12700 Wrayburn Rd. 782-8287

31. L..Wiedemann 5444 N. 52 St. 466-9372 22-

32. Stephania Crews 4703 N. 36th St. 766-S521 is

..33. Sherry Dixon 3159 N. 27 St. 447-6396 14. 1

,34. Elaine Hardy 3126 N. 27 St. 873-1981 12

35. Arlene Hardy 13-

36, Mary Lee Croatt 19501 W. Pinecrest, N.B.. 786-6678 Old

37. Michael J. Blake 5354 S. 116 St. 425-7988 17

38. Lloyd Croatt 19501 W. Pinecrest, N.B. 786'6678 43

,39. Mike Croatt. 14

*4 0. Julie Croatt 12

41. Ruth,Blake @5354 S. 116th, Hales Corners 425-7988 adult

42. John,Wypp 4533 N. Sheffield Ave. 963-9292 21

43. John Wolf 3756 S. 54'St. 321-3319 is

44. Jim Wolf- 13

45. Pat Wolf 3756 S. 54 St. 34

46. Anne Koehne 1074 Kavanaugh Pl. 774-1471 14

47. Susan Koehne

48. Katy Murphy 2525 N. 91st St. 258-6352 is

49. Dennis Mu rphy 17

so. Brian Viehl 2553 N. 97th St. 476-4872 18

51. Bob Jenkot 10853-gan Marino 241-5178 34

52. Shawnee Sykes 3154 N. Julia 372-6847

a 53. Julye Givens 512 W. Chamber's 263-7294 14

e 54. Joane 3154 N. Julia 372-6847 12

Bill.Finke 4117 W. Rivers Edge -1599
355. 38

CSP Participants
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56. Larr y Keim 5424 N. Shoreland 964-8323 35

-57. Kirsten Knudsen 4073 N. 96 St. 464-6629 13

58. Karin Knudsen

59. Jackie Knudsen 39

60. Jorgen Knudsen 38

61. Kurt Knudsen 17

62. Doris Konnor 7615 N. Beach Dr. 352-7320 49

63. Dale Kohlstedt 2751.N. Bremen St. 264-0522 27

64. Jim La Rose 8030 N. Regent Rd. 352-2765 44

65. Lucy Kr,amoris 1848 N. Oakland Ave. 271-9036 17

6.6. Clare Shepherd 8215 Warren Ave. 476-2406 40

6.7. Sue Shepherd 14

68. John Webster 921 S. 25th 694-9968 13

67. Mark Angel 1507 S. Barclay 645-2959 14

68. Jenny Tilder 2028 S. 6th St. 649-0697 14

69. Julie Garner 25.72 N. 72nd St. 771-3112 is

70. James Peterson 88151W. Maple 367-8741 30

71. Leigh Peterson 40

72. Bernard M. Kotvis 10308 W. Bluemound Rd. 774-7934 42

73. Shari Sanzotera 621 E. Day Ave. 964-896.4 16,
-@714@; Iris Eicher 519 N. 20th St., Apt. 303 933-5245 18
75@. John Neisius 3659 Hwy G., Caledonia 835-4671 24

76. Kerry Kendrix 4276 N. 29th 873-6787 21

7T. Elizabeth Bargren 230 Wilbur, Waukesha S49-1382 25

78.. Paul.Bargren 25

Christy Eisenhardt 1961 16 Ad Grafton 377-8754 27

80, Gregg Eisenhardt 27

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'81. Chris Mitchell 2951 N. Marietta 332-7260 29

82. Ruth Danby 4212 N. 94 463-4507 18+

183. Stewart E. Danby N. 94th. 463-4567 18+

84. Dave Danby 16

',85. Mary Danby it 15

S6. Lauren Danby 12+

87. Michelle Danby 11

.88i Madhu Sharna N. Wildwood Ave. 332-2044 is

,87. Pamela Obeck 2028 E. Holt Ave. 483-9151 19

88. Dorothy Huberty 4070 N. Maryland Ave. 332-3487 35

89. Missy Reiner 5813 N. Bay Ridge Ave. 962-1141 16

90.- Laura Ziety N. Lake Dr. 962-3614 16

91. Jan Wypp 5575 S. 39 St. 281-7673

92. Gene Piotrowski 5150 S. 116 st., Hales Corners 53130 425-IS32 51

93. Peter Piotrowski 16

94. Mark Piotrowski 12

95. Karl Radzins, 4204 N. Olsen, Shorewood 964-8978 25

96. Sue Johnson 6519 W. Meinecke, 53213 774-3041 27

.97. Ernie Herre 3222 N. 46, 53216 871-7512 40

.98. John Johnson 512 Downing, Waukesha 542-5180 42

99. Sidne Weis 11849 Parkview Lane 425-5168 43

100. Marilyn Hesselbein 518 N. 106 774-8008 43

Candy Maynard 3009 N. Maryland 964-5087. 26

462. Susan Biro 1823 E. Kane P1.1 #105 271-7036 25

103. Erk Sunstrom 10846 W. Liberty, Hales Cor. 53130 42S-8718 45

104. Ruth Kasulke 2322 W. Levoy 281-6431 so

105. Al Kasulke 52

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106. Roland Timm N/A

107. Ray Weis 11849 Parkvi.ew Lane 4-15-5168

Ruxanne Bohmann 404 3700

109. Lufsi Tomeuloglu 42S-9580

110. Michael Callan 476-5855

111. Geraldine Angot 347-OS59

112. Christine Datka 762-5712

113. Mrs. Rose Datka

Kim Kuda.rt 871-12,69

115. Mrs. Knudsen 464-6699

116. Doug Starck

117. Chad Washington 1904 W. Highland, Highland House

118. Leroy Mermalata

119. Edward Johnston

120. Rick Cain,

121. Michael Randall

122. Josh Lee

123. James Stevens

1.24. Robert Johnston

12S. Allen Thompson

J.'26. Randy Lee Mitchum

127. Ted Labell

128. Scott Beckmann

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