June/July 2013
Sandra Ford-Johnson Commodore [email protected]
CYC By-Law, Article I, §2. Camp. This year CSC was host to over 114 sail The object shall be the promotion and cultivation campers which translates into more than 114 of recreation through sailing, yachting, and the families throughout the community were made training of club members in seamanship. aware of what we do “at the place with all the No program at CYC accomplishes this mission sailboats.” We share our passion for sailing and ignite that passion in the youngest of children so more effectively throughout our surrounding the sport and Concord Yacht Club lives on in communities than the educational arm known as future generations. Concord Sailing Center. Adult Learn-to-Sail teaches and certifies anyone For many members Concord Sailing Center is a 18 years or older the art of sailing through the US mystery. Members know it’s a 501(c)3 who’s Sailing Basic Keelboat Program. For many purpose and objective is sailing education and students this class is fulfillment of a life long certification. Programs include Adult Learn-to- Sail, High School Sailing, Sail Camp, and dream, and for others it’s a starting point in their sailing adventures. The benefit to CYC is Extended Sail. Other than those few facts, the membership! Once you’ve been exposed to the rest is “foggy.” art of sailing you want to spend time on the water I’ve witnessed first hand as Commodore that with other sailors. Concord Sailing Center is a dedicated group of CYC members that have committed long hours, All Concord Sailing Center programs are made and hard work in an effort to spread the love of possible through CYC with the provision of fleet boats, club grounds, buildings, safety boats, and sailing to children as young as 8 years of age and most importantly our members who volunteer to adults of any age, provided they can swim 50 yards. They are a group that has few volunteers lead, promote, and work these programs. so they divide the work load amongst themselves If you still find Concord Sailing Center “foggy,” to accomplish herculean tasks. please start a conversation with one or all of their dedicated, hard working, and passionate They don’t limit their efforts to just Concord volunteers: Bryson Bosson, Nancy Bosson, Sailing Center. While they are promoting Adult Wayne Cutler, Jeff Gamey, Dwight Guinn, Learn-to-Sail or Sail Camp, they also promote and educate our community about the benefits of Robert Hunt, Frank Larimer, Betty Nicholls, Missy Noon, Suzi Richters, Sam Ruple, Kerry membership in Concord Yacht Club. Our Saltmarsh, RG Smithson, John Storey, John greatest publicity/marketing campaign is Sail Tyner, Jason Williams, and Ann Zimmerman.
Catered by Sweet P’s Bar-B-Que Pulled Pork & Chicken Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw Potato Salad, and Tomato & Bleu Salad Members Bring: A-L Appetizer M-Z Dessert
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS FRIDAY, JUNE 28th
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The Rocky Top Regatta was a wet affair this year with heavy rains on both Saturday and Sunday. Nevertheless, the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of our intrepid CYC sailors or guests from out of town. In fact, an out of town Holder crew (and president of the national Holder Fleet) came all the way from Minnesota and was happy to be here. Even though it was rainy, they com- mented that we have two doesn’t have right now, water that you can-
things that Minnesota (Continued on page 4)
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(Continued from page 3) tions going on at every not walk on, and green. table. As wet and cold as it was on the lake, it was The real hot in the clubhouse for the Commission- music, ing Party. Spicy fajitas were served up to an however, overflow crowd following a cornucopia of was just outside in the breezeway where the Frogs & Toad’s Dixie Quartet played some most excellent jazz music to an appreciative crowd. Warmed by the food inside, and helped along with the libations, several guests took to dancing while others stood by and enjoyed the lively performance by the band. If you would like to get more of the Frogs & Toads, they appetizers provided by members, and finally play every Wednesday polished off with a plethora of desserts. A evening at the Crown record turnout for the party had everyone and Goose in downtown wondering where they were going to sit. Knoxville. But what looked to be a game of musical Where else in Knoxville chairs worked out fine with many members can you get all you can getting to meet eat appetizers, fajitas, de- new people and sert, wine, beer, soft lively conversa- drinks, and a four piece jazz band; all for just $15? What an incredible deal!
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Jason Williams [email protected] (865) 671-0402 Club Boat Issues Its’ All About the Engines As many of you have noticed, we’ve had a Second, the pontoon boat engine has had a number of issues with the club owned boats so number of issues. The fuel line from the gas far this racing season. tank was brittle and was full of cracks. It ap- parently wasn’t able to suck fuel from the tank. First of all, the engine on the whaler (mark/ Once the hose was replaced, Mike Cox discov- safety boat) has only been running on a single ered that the oil reservoir tank was cracked and cylinder. It was way underpowered when it was about ½ full of rainwater. Since the en- ran. The boat was hauled and the engine ser- gine sucks oil from the bottom of the reser- viced. It appears to be running fine now. voir, it was mixing water into the fuel instead The whaler has been moved from its historic of oil. No wonder it wouldn’t run! Mike re- home in the boat shed to the end of the float- moved the water from the reservoir and re- ing dock on East Dock. The boat has been turned the oil. The engine seemed to run fine outfitted with a sump pump and float switch to for the Memorial Day Regatta. We have also handle any rain water that accumulates in the arranged to have the pontoon boat engine ser- boat. Users need to be sensitive to the possi- viced by a mechanic. bility that the battery may be discharged when If you find an issue with either boat, please no- they appear for RC duty. If this is the case, tify me, Jason Williams or Ron Mitchell remove the installed battery, put it on the re- ([email protected]). charging station in the RC shed and replace it with a charged one. Thanks!
Close Quarters…(immediate contact) In nautical lingo, close quarters were barriers erected across the decks of merchant ships. Fitted with apertures (loopholes) through which small arms could be fired, close quarters afforded a place of protection or retreat when the sip was boarded by pirates. In its colloquial application ashore, close quarters refers to something done hand-to-hand or at close range. Thus, a jogger might come into close quarters with a snarling Doberman. The expression also denotes an attitude of intense scrutiny, as in coming into close quarters with one’s own conscience or values.
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I often hear folks refer to Ft. Loudon shelter that houses the sailboards. If Lake as "Ft. Nasty." They often say, " I any boards and sailboats remain uniden- wouldn't go in that lake." This bothers tified, I will assume they are home- me. It bothers me because the lake of- less. Unclaimed boards and boats that fers so much beauty if you have the eyes are in disrepair will be discarded. I hope to see it. It bothers me because the lake you can help me find the boats' owners had nothing to do with the mess it's so that we can properly store property in. It's the peoples' fault the lake is that our current CYC members want to dirty. Please don't be so short sighted keep on the grounds. I would like to when you work on your boat or when begin purging junk boats by the end of you have the opportunity to be at our June 2013. beautiful spot on the water. It belongs John Tyner, CSC President, has an offer to all of us. you can't refuse if you just don't have If you reserve the lift, rail, or use the the energy to care for that old dinghy work area, haul off your mess. We have and you’re ready to part with it. the privilege of using a beautiful part of Here’s the deal: For dinghies and sail- the lake. Please be responsible to clean boards currently on an A-frame - clearly up your used painting and cleaning sup- mark on the hull “ .” CSC plies. You should leave the grounds will strip all hardware they desire, and cleaner than you found it. Wrap up the then haul the boats to the dump. All the hoses, haul your trash to the bins, and CYC member is required to do is mark put tools away where they belong. the boat for disposal and it will magical- We are in the process of cleaning up the ly disappear. grounds and property. Please label all Sailboards may no longer be stored on your dinghy's on the A-Frames and sail- club grounds since they are only there boards in the sailboard shelter. Many of as storage and never used. All members the boats appear to be junk, and they are asked to remove their property don't have an owner. I would greatly ap- ASAP. If not removed by July 15th the preciate it if you could use the lettering sailboard/s will be hauled to the dump. found on the table in the clubhouse to identify your sailboards and dinghies that are on the A-Frames and under the
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Who is that per- Jason is involved in son that every- Cub Scouts as a den one complains to leader. Between when they think work, family, Cub the race scoring Scouts, and sailing, lit- isn’t fair or should tle time is left but he does be changed? The man still enjoy woodworking who juggles the mem- when he can squeeze it in. bership race committee assign- And speaking of family, Jason and his wife ments and makes sure the racing program at CYC is fun, fair, and competitive? It is none Kelly are raising three surviving children: Jack (8), Brooke (6), and Brynn (1); which is no other than our First Vice-Commodore, Jason small task as Williams. Kelly works as Jason is no stranger well. But they do to the command have help in the and control re- form of their two quired to fulfill Vice dogs, Rocky and -Commodore re- Elvis. sponsibilities. Jason Jason was first is an Air Force Brat. introduced to Born on Torrejon AFB in Madrid sailing at the age of fourteen when Spain, Jason began his life overseas and he and a friend who owned a din- moved back and ghy similar to a forth between the Laser would spend days sailing on the inter- United States and Europe until he finally an- costal waterway near Wrightsville Beach, NC. chored his feet on US soil when he went to col- The joy of sailing stayed with Jason, but only in lege in Wilmington, NC. After earning a chem- the past several years has he found the time istry degree, Jason lived in Pittsburg, PA and (and money) to immerse himself into the sport Cary, NC before settling down in Knoxville again. where he continues his profession as a Chem- ist. And immerse he has. The Williams now own When not sailing or messing about at the club, (Continued on page 8)
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er's….think about it.
With three different boats it is no surprise that Jason is involved in and enjoys all aspects of sailing. He can be found racing on most Sun- days and day sailing as a family and with non- sailing friends.
Having so many great sailing experiences, Ja- son struggles to name a most memorable one, but chartering in the BVIs last year has to be high on the list. In fact, Jason is keen on organ- izing a similar trip during the Spring of 2014.
three boats, a Catalina 270 (Cheshire Cat), a So if you want to really impress Jason and may- Holder 20 (name pending), and an Optimist. be get that preferred race committee assign- Interestingly, CYC won one back from Blue ment you have always wanted, concoct a new Springs as the Williams originally sailed out of drink and share the chemistry with him. As Blue Springs Marina. Jason finally figured out Jason says, “I will drink most any beverage at that driving all the way down to Blue Springs the club, though my favorite is Corona with a from Knoxville was eating into his boat time lime.” and budget (especially when gas hit $4/ I think I will play it safe and just give him the gallon), and relocated Cheshire Cat to CYC in Corona. early 2009. So for all you Blue Spring-
The content and you were the chairperson or organizer of an quality of the Luff event, then please send me a write-up so Letter is only as that it can be shared with the rest of the good as the pic- members. tures and contribu- And don’t forget about your sailing adven- tions provided to it tures. I know that there are a number of by the CYC mem- members who have sailed areas distant to bership. If you are CYC. So let’s hear about it! involved in a club event, be it racing Please email submissions to: or social, and have [email protected] taken pictures please send them to me. If
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Hours: Sunday’s 12:15pm to 1:15pm Location: Clubhouse Lobby
New acquisitions for the CYC library will be To return library items when the library is not added monthly over the next few months. open, place the items in the book return box Each month, new books will be listed here by under the table near the phone. title so you are aware of what’s new. This Copies of the current and past Practical Sailor month the following new additions will be in magazines are available in a 3-ring binder to the library for your reading pleasure: the left of the fireplace. They are on the open In the “Cruising” Section: shelving and are available to read 24/7. Origi- Mariner’s Weather Handbook, by Steve & nal issues are only available during library Linda Dashew hours. The June issue features – Mainsheet Tackle Bench Test, Kids Life Jackets, Dehu- In the “Equipment/Maintenance Section: midifier Field Tests, Shockles Snubber Test, Upgrading the Cruising Sailboat, by Daniel Spurr, Illustrated by Bruce Bingham and Summer Sailing. Earn one work hour for each library duty In the “History/Adventure” Section: worked. Interested in volunteering for library Folklore & The Sea, by Horace Beck duty? Contact Steve Litherland. In the “Racing” Section: Sail, Race, and Win, by Eric Twiname Items may be checked out for two weeks. June/July Library Schedule: June 2nd: Layton June 23rd: PLEASE VOLUNTEER June 9th: McNutt June 30th: PLEASE VOLUNTEER June 16th: Kirk
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1979 Catalina 27 $3,500 obo
Johnson 9.9 ob ( serviced in 2012) Main, 2 headsails, spinnaker Porta poti; all LED interior lighting New anchor and masthead lights New mast head sheaves New all rope jib, main, and spinnaker halyards Great starter/family boat; sleeps 4 Currently located on mooring #15
Contact: Craig Johnson (828) 403-3539 [email protected]
1983 Ranger FUN 23 $4,000 obo
Main, Genoa, Blade and Spinnaker Trailer Non-operational 2hp Johnson ob Great light air boat Easily launched and recovered Fast lightweight hull Mast and sail plan of Soling plus 148% genoa
Contact: Craig Johnson (828) 403-3539 [email protected]
Send your information along with a photograph to the following email: [email protected]. Deadline for submission is the 25th of each month. If you want to continue listing in subsequent months, please notify the Luff Letter Editor as well.
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COMING UP IN June ALL MONTH SAILCAMP June 1 Dinghy HWS June 2 Keelboat HWS June 5 Dinghy HWS June 9 Keelboat HWS June 12 Dinghy HWS June 16 Keelboat HWS June 19 Dinghy HWS June 22 Dragon Boat Festival June 23 Keelboat HWS June 26 Dinghy HWS July/August LOOK AHEAD July 4 4th of July Regatta & Party July 10 Dinghy HWS July 14 Keelboat HWS July 24 Dinghy HWS July 28 Keelboat HWS August 7 Dinghy HWS August 11 Keelboat HWS August 21 Dinghy HWS August 25 Keelboat HWS September 4 Dinghy HWS September 8 Keelboat HWS
June/July 2013 No. 492 11 BOARD MEMBERS 865-690-9411 [email protected] Commodore Sandra Ford-Johnson [email protected] 1st Vice Commodore Jason Williams [email protected] Michael Pardee 2nd Vice Commodore Sailboat: 12’ centerboard scratch built with son Ron Mitchell [email protected] Budd Terwilliger Rear Commodore Sailboat: Catalina 22 Greg McMillan [email protected] Chad & Nicole Montgomery Secretary Children: Garland, Gates, Charles, & Gwyneth Carol Rech [email protected] Gary Hall Treasurer Tom Dorsey Jay Sitgreaves [email protected] Sailboat: Hunter 31 Assistant Treasurer Bob Hunt Thanks to the Keelboat Learn-to-Sail classes for [email protected] introducing some of these new members to CYC! Members at Large Education John Tyner [email protected] Social Jody Kenyon [email protected] Senior Status: Jerry de Laurentis CONTACTS Luff Letter Bill Wickman 777-0011 or 207-5670 Jack & Cindy White [email protected] Clubhouse Reservation Jennifer Cross 865-288-7308 [email protected] Harbormaster Lift/Marine Railway Scheduling Gary Grimac Current Membership Count: 196 675-2938 Active-146, Young Active-4, Senior-23, Associate-2, [email protected] Student-8, Honorary-13, Inactive-28 Phone Committee Aggie Swails Membership Openings: 37 865-966-3165 [email protected]
Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 www.concordyachtclub.org
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