Highlights	Where did that word come from ??
Spring Hours   If April Showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?	Have you ever wondered where a term came from.  Do you realize how much of our vocabulary has a nautical backround.  Send in your fun facts, and let's compare notes.

Spring is here, Get ready

We have begun to prepare the marina and some of the boats for launch.  We actually have some launched.  If your work order isn’t in yet, please get it to us. We need this for planning purposes.

REMEMBER, in order to launch your boat, we have to have your keys or combination, you must have docklines and fenders on board, and all invoices must be paid, no exceptions!

POLICY CHANGE
Harbor North has been in business for nearly 32 years. While we cherish the ongoing relationship we have with every customer, we find it necessary to make a change in the way we handle store charges. Basically there won’t be any. If you would like to charge purchases, you can, but only if we have a credit card on file. In this way we can continue to provide the most value possible.

GO SAILING WEEKEND
Go Sailing weekend is May 30th and  31st. We need boats and captains to take folks sailing as well as help at the sign up desk. If you can help out please let us know by giving us a call or stop in the store to sign up. Remember all proceeds benefit United Way.

BURGERS AND BREW
Burgers and Brew is Saturday evening May 30th. We have The Island Doctor, aka Scott Allen, keeping us all in the island spirit  along with all of the usual activities. We will supply the burgers and the brew, we ask that you bring a side dish or dessert. Please sign up in the store so we have a good count for the number of people.

SUMMER RENDEZVOUS
This year we are all rendezvousing, (is that a word?) at JF Walleyes on Middle Bass Island. They have a moon pool, a band, and a whole lot of fun planned. The date is August 8th and 9th. We will be preparing the schedule in the near future, but plan on a really fun weekend.

TAX TIDBIT
If you purchased a new boat in 2008, the IRS is allowing a deduction for the sales tax paid. As usual there are various qualifications, but it could be a nice spring gift! Check with your CPA.

If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Why, Walter and Charlene, of course.

Word Wise
Windfall...
Some English landowners were prevented to either fall or sell timber as this was reserved for building ships for the Royal Navy . However, this did not apply to trees which were blown down. Hence, a windfall became a financial blessing.

Happy Spring , Let's get ready to sail

The Harbor North Boaters CRUSING CLUB & other events  2009
May 1, 2, 3	CIC Boat Show
May 30, 31	Discover Sailing Weekend
May 30	Burgers and Brew
June 5-7	Women's Weekend 09
August 14-16	JF Walleye's at Middle Bass – Pool Party and Pig Roast
September 12	3rd Annual Wine Tasting, Benefit for Stein Hospice
September 16-20	Cedar Point Boat Show
October 3	Annual Chicken BBQ and Fishing Tournament
October 8-12	Annapolis Boat Show
October 17	Chili cook off

2009 Crew
Bruce Roberts	President, Sales	Ext. 125
Ellen Meyers	Vice President & Controller	Ext. 123
Bob DiCarlo	Service Mgr	Ext. 124
TJ Wright	Charter, School, Sales	Ext. 129
Brock Halbeisen	Hunter Sales Professional	Ext. 128
Yard Crew: Mark White Ed Ashe Terry Hodgkinson

Spring Hours (Note new hours) Store & Sales Office
Monday - Saturday	9AM - 5PM
Sunday	12PM - 3PM
Services
Monday - Friday	8AM - 5PM
Rack
Closed for the season, see you next year

Harbor North

P.O. Box 504

400 Huron Street - Huron, OH 44839

Phone: 419-433-6010  800-451-7245  Fax: 419-433-4602

Email: boating@harbornorth.com

www.harbornorth.com