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July 2013 Gold Country Yacht Club monthly Newsletter Call for more info: 916-774-6610
Volume 35, Issue 7 From The Commodore
Hello to All, The last couple of months have been pretty busy up at the lake. Starting with the Go for Regular Columns: the Gold regatta, club races, and sailing classes, the time in between seems a bit short. I even made a trip down to Oaxaca Mexico during the last two weeks of June. I returned in time to teach the youth sailing class July 8th assisting Ransom, who has • From the been a great leader in continuing our Commodore education program and starting the adult
• Meeting and advanced beginner program. Highlights 2 The Go for the gold regatta was another • Club Notices 3 successful event. We had about 45 boats which, is about the recent average • Membership 5 it seems. I competed in the Catalina 22 fleet and was able to hold on to first • Calendar 5 place by the end of the weekend.
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sailing was great. Our regatta was the third stop for the Northern California travel series award. This series was set up by Doug Brennan and is open to members of the C22 national association. This was the first year and will be raced again next year. As part of the C22 NSA, you have the opportunity to race for the Fleet 54 perpetual trophy and the Far West Region 10 trophy and the Northern California travel series award.
All C22 owners are eligible to join the C22 NSA and are encouraged to join. Besides racing, there are national and regional cruises that you can attend and there is great Individual technical help from sailors with years of experience with the C22. Highlights: Our club is about 70 members strong and seems to be growing. I run into new people at • Clean boating 6 our meetings and at the docks who have become new members or are interested in joining the club. There is a healthy interest in adult sailing classes and I want to thank • Hawaii 7 Ransom for getting this program off the ground. As the program expands, we may be able to continue classes throughout the year. Of course, this means that the instructors have to come out and teach. There are a number of instructors in our club and we have a great core group of people for support.
I look forward to the second half of this year for the sailing and opportunities that arise.
Fair winds to all,
Don Hare Commodore GCYC Commodore s/v: NoCatHare, Catalina 22
March 2013 General Club
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At Our Helm July 2013 General Club Meeting Highlights Commodore Don Hare Meeting was called to order: 7:12 PM 916-774-6610
[email protected] Vice Commodore Howard Hendrich
manned the Captain’s Bell to start the Vice Commodore meeting. Commodore Don Hare was Howard Hendrich absent. Howard began with a discussion 530-272-6969 [email protected] about the 2014 Go for the Gold Regatta date in an effort to gain more participants.
Secretary The date of next year’s regatta is still under Wendy Rybicki 530-798-1635 consideration. Many of the members [email protected] thanked Vice Commodore Hendrich for his hard work and organization of the 2013 Go Treasurer for the Gold Regatta. Attending members Jean Cutshall were happy with the regatta and the 530-477-1709 outcome. [email protected] Howard brought up the idea of having an Cruise Chairman end of the summer dance party with a band Seth Schmerzler that would celebrate our clubhouse at Scotts 530-292-3274 Flat Lake and the end of a supper sailing [email protected] season. It was mentioned that we invite those who have supported our club at Scotts Publicity/Membership Flat over the years. Tickets could be sold for the event. Teresa Gaman 530-272-8042 After long time member Lynn Buchanan expressed concern over the burgee art for the [email protected] regatta poster, hat, and Youth Sailing memo, Howard notified the members that those were renditions of the logo and that the GCYC official logo has not been changed. Port Captain Bryant Cockcroft Race Chairman Jerry Lewis suggested that the website availability may have affected 530-265-5196 the number of registrants. Jerry also noted that other regattas that he had attended [email protected] across the state seemed to have lower registrant numbers as well. He was pleased with the audible starting mechanism used for the regatta. Then Jerry Race Chairman discussed the GCYC racing schedule, etc. He updated us on the America’s Cup Jerry Lewis which can be seen here http://www.americascup.com/schedules. 530-272-9380 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Rick Paulson 530-274-2549 [email protected]
Sailing Education Ransom Burford 530-277-6632 [email protected]
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General Meeting Highlights continued Jerry shared interesting stories about the America’s Cup and Bruce Cutshall Club Notices suggested observing this amazing race first hand if possible! Several members Free Sailing Magazines shared their stories of the races! Latitude 38 and 48 North magazines can be picked up Treasurer Jean Cutshall reported our bank balance. She shared her findings for the anytime at 148 Richardson 2013 regatta and that most all of the expenses from the regatta had been paid. She Street in Grass Valley. They are stated that the Board of Directors have met and will continue to discuss in the driveway in the BLUE improvements for next year’s Go for the Gold Regatta. She reported on the hat/t- MAILBOX. Usually we get them shirt sales and suggested that members could purchase the extra hats and shirts at between the 2nd and 4th of the upcoming general meetings. She was acknowledged for her dedication and month. thorough work on the regatta and as a valued member of the GCYC board of directors! Big thanks go to Jean!!! Club Meetings The July meeting was held Port Captain Bryant Cockcroft has been very busy supporting the Youth Sailing Wednesday July 10th (due to Program working on NID matters, motors, boats, painting boat racks, you name it he the regatta). The next General has also been on hand for most of the Youth Sailing Classes. meeting will be held th Wednesday, August 14 at the Bryant shared key points about his meeting with NID with the actual NID Rules in Scotts Flat Lake clubhouse, hand. Emphasized the fact that our Scotts Flat GCYC Club House does not belong dine from 6pm, Commodore’s to us, it belongs to NID and our use contract is up for renewal this December. He bell at 7pm to start the meeting. stated that our strict compliance to the NID rules is essential.
(The club meets the 2nd Bryant emphasized the following NID Rules: Wednesday of every month but 1. No more than 15 minutes at the dock December and two Wednes- 2. Any changes to the calendar must be made 30 days in advance or more days before the Gold Country 3. No overnight boat trailer parking a without campsite Regatta.)
Bryant has been our NID contact and will continue to keep them informed and updated.
Both Larry Graham and Bryant Cockcroft generously offered to park regatta boats/trailers on their property for the regatta events.
Secretary Wendy Rybicki started by thanking all of those people who helped out during the regatta. She specifically thanked Tish Buti who was in total charge of the
2013 Go for the Gold Regatta registration. Those who helped Tish were also thanked for their dedication from beginning to end!
She added a big thanks to Commodore Don Hare and Education Chair Ransom Burford for their dedication to the Youth Sailing Program last week.
She noted their hard work and determination to inspire young sailors! Wendy’s nephew, Jake
Lawson, signed up for the class and is hooked on sailing now. Thanks guys!!!
Member and past commodore Hugh Talman stood and stated in his 20+ years in the club he believes that the heart of our club is the Youth Sailing
Program. He thanked the instructors for a job well done!
Young sailors sailing their sunfish in the nearby cove near the Scotts Flat Marina.
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Membership and Publicity Teresa Gaman welcomed a new visitor Jim Mullen and mentioned new members during the meeting. She complimented both Ransom our Education Chairman and Commodore Hare for doing such a great job in the Youth Sailing Program.
Education Chair Ransom Burford stood after a long day on the lake with the Youth Sailing Class and shared. He and Don had a full class of 12 juniors. With enthusiasm, he announced that he will teach another week long Sailing Class at the end of July. So far 10 students have enrolled. This July 22-26 the Junior Sailing Class has been designated as a Level II course for students 13+ years old with a faster pace and more advanced topics.
Again, volunteers are crucial to the success of any educational opportunities so please contact Ransom if you can volunteer your time to help him on the lake July 22-26th. Volunteers please contact Ransom at [email protected] Ransom at work, instructing during the June Youth Sailing Class
Newsletter Rick Paulson stood and asked if all newsletter submissions could be emailed to him by Saturday or Sunday so that he could get the GCYC Newsletter delivered on a timely basis.
Rick shared his experiences with the Friendship Club Day Event that occurred on June 29th at Scotts Flat Lake. The Grand-Finale Water Fight was discussed with great pride. Rick stated that everyone had a great time!
Cruise Chairman Seth Schmerzler was present and suggested a raft up or BBQ and is always ready for fun! He asks that you contact him @ [email protected] or by phone (his number is on our website) to organize a BBQ, raft up, or a cruise.
New Business/Announcements • Hugh Talman gave an official member head count and asked to note that in the newsletter minutes. Hugh’s Official Head Count=35 members in attendance • Melinda Day noted Danny Webb’s amazing feat of 11,000 sea miles in 7 weeks! Go Danny Go! • Jerry Cirino and Donna Imsand shared sea stories about their voyage on Savannah Rose around the Sea of Cortez. They even swapped burgees with the San Carlos Yacht Club while visiting! • Captain Joe Day and Melinda enjoyed a week aboard Daydreams as they took in bay area attractions like Sausalito and Angel Island. Melinda Commented on her past sailing adventures while home schooling her two children as they sailed the seas!
Meeting adjourned: 8:55 PM
See you at the lake!
Wendy Rybicki GCYC Secretary S/V Saluta Patuta, Catalina 22
Quote of the month “Go small, go simple, go now”
― Larry Pardey, Cruising in "Seraffyn"
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Teresa’s Membership Log
Ahoy!
The July 10th General Meeting was fun as usual. Can the lake get any more beautiful?!? The water is receding from the shore and exposing stunning beaches. If you haven't been there in a while, you should treat yourself to the glow!
The 32nd Annual Go for the Gold Regatta was a lot of fun. If you missed it, there's always next year. Thanks to all the members who helped make this huge event successful. Despite that it was hot, we had wind. The race results were finally published in The Union on July 6th. Congratulations to the local winning and placing sailors:
The Open Keel second place winner Time Bandit with skipper Scott Mack, the Catalina 22 winner NoCatHare with skipper Don Hare, the second place Colonel Mustard II with skipper Doug Brennan, and the Open Centerboard third place winner Incoglido with skipper Bruce McDevitt are local sailors!
Welcome back, Dave & Kelly Russo. Dave is healing well after his unfortunate accident, and it's nice to have him back.
Join me in welcoming new members, Jim and LaVonne Mullin from Nevada City. We met Jim at the July 10th General Meeting. They don't have a boat right now, but they're interested in crewing. They heard about our yacht club through the newspaper and Doug Epperson.
If you haven't been to a General Meeting in a while, it could be that you don't have your 2013 Membership Card. Please contact me through the Club's website if you'd like to receive your cards in the mail. It hasn't been usual practice to mail the membership cards, but I would be happy to accommodate. Get underway and try to attend our next General Meeting on August 14th, Scotts Flat Lake, 6:00 to eat, 7:00 to meet! Bring something to BBQ and something to share. Don't forget your smile because we have fun! And, make it a date to walk up to me and request your card. Thank you!
Don't be camera shy. I will have my camera and I do hope to grab a few photos of new members. See you on August 14th.
The answer to my previous nautical trivia is: Ancraophobia, fear of the wind!
Where on a sailboat are you most likely to find an angel?
Gybe Ho,
Teresa Gaman GCYC Membership/Publicity s/v Kia Orana, Catalina 36 s/v Blown Away, Capri 18
Events on the Horizon August *3 - Club Race #9 July *7 - Beer/Soda Can Race *22-26 Youth Class *14 - General Meeting-Scotts Flat Lake Clubhouse *31 - Beer/Soda Can Race *17- SFL Cruise/Raft-up
*18 - Club Race #10
*21 - Beer/Soda Can Race 26 - GCYC Board of Directors Meeting
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New Oil and Fuel Pollution Prevention Boating Videos
California’s Boating Clean and Green Program provides tips on proper oil and fuel management to the state’s recreational boating community through two new instructional videos.
Videos include tips and tools to prevent oil and fuel discharges; how to report oil and chemical spills; how to properly dispose of used oil; environmental laws; and information on other clean and safe boating practices recommended for before, during and after fueling boats.
The educational videos are a great resource not only to boaters, but to boating marina and yacht club operators in their efforts of keeping their facilities clean. Please share these valuable resources by posting the videos on your websites. Videos may be viewed and downloaded at www.BoatingCleanAndGreen.com. (look for DBW TV on that page).
The Division of Boating and Waterways and the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program developed the videos in partnership with the San Francisco Estuary Partnership, the Keep the Delta Clean Program and the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation. Staff developed the video content with assistance, review and support from a Technical Advisory Group comprised of members with the marine industry and boating associations (listed in the videos credits).
The videos were shot in October 2012 in Sacramento (Riverbank Marina) and in Oakland (Oakland Yacht Club and Marina Village Yacht Harbor). During the fuel video shot, staff worked with Captain Tommy Holtzman (Boat Owner and US Coast Guard Auxiliary), his boat the “Shady Ladies” and his crew (John Derrick Jr. and Warren Golubski (Boaters and US Coast Guard Auxiliary) and Chloe Golubski, an adorable dog. In the oil clean boating video, staff worked with Captains Robert J. & Susan Engelhart and their boat “Music.”
The Boating Clean and Green Program is an education and outreach program conducted through the Division of Boating and Waterways and California Coastal Commission. The program promotes environmentally-sound boating practices to marine businesses and boaters.
In order to watch the videos you can go directly to YouTube at: Oil Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNwKSOXCBbY&feature=youtu.be Fuel Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Jx8m9hY3g&feature=youtu.be
Vivian Matuk Environmental Boating Program Coordinator California State Parks, Division of Boating & Waterways California Coastal Commission (415) 904-6905 Fax: (415) 904-5216 45 Fremont Street, Suite 1900 San Francisco, CA 94105 www.BoatingCleanandGreen.com Do you have a Whale Tail License Plate yet? Visit www.ecoplates.com and order yours today!
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Beer Can Racing – Hawaiian Style by Dave Cowell
While visiting my brother Chris in Honolulu he arranged for us to do a "Bulkhead" race with his friend in the Kaneohe Yacht Club. The Kaneohe YC is on the south-eastern side of Oahu in Kaneohe Bay, which is also home to the Marine Corps Air Station Hawaii. It's a large bay with sand bars, reefs and islands but has the benefit of getting the summer trade winds straight off the ocean without the ocean's swells.
The Kaneohe YC is a very active racing club supporting several youth fleets, one design fleets, and many ocean races (the Single Pac race from San Francisco ends there). It has a beautiful clubhouse on the bay with lawns, tennis courts, swimming pool, and an open lanai style bar and dining area. The marina has two docks with eighty or so slips for members' boats.
When we arrived, everyone set to the bar for the obligatory beers. This was a Beer Can race. The first thing I noticed was that all the boats were tied Med-style to the seawall between the two docks and the crews were getting the boats ready (loading supplies). Everyone was in good spirits when we went aboard our boat, a Nordic 40 named Kaimiloa. (This boat has a PHRF of only 30 so you know it's fast.) Everyone had stowed their gear and proceeded to get the boat ready which included raising the main. This surprised me since we were pointed downwind and still tied to the dock. I noticed a huge red digital clock on the roof of the clubhouse. The numbers had to be two feet tall. The boats to the starboard started leaving and then it was our turn to cast off. After clearing the boat to port the boom came around and the main picked up wind and we started sailing off without even starting the motor. To my surprise the foredeck crew started hoisting the spinnaker. The boat was barreling down the fairway between the two docks under full sail rapidly getting to hull speed. It was then that I saw the RC sitting on the end of the longer dock. That was the start line! It was like starting Indy from the pits. It dawned on me that it was a pursuit race and everyone had their prescribed start time which they only had to watch the clubhouse clock to get going. Simple and efficient.
Everyone was charging off across the bay under full spinnaker with 15 or so knots of wind but no chop or swell. Tactically there wasn't anything doing except for some attempts to roll each other. Rounding the first mark was only to a reach and so we set the reaching pole and reset the sails. I was impressed at how efficient the crew was.
The next mark was the leeward one and so down came the spinnaker after a call for someone down below to be in the sewer. Apparently the sewer man was involved with demonstrating some of the special equipment on this boat. A built in rum cask. No shrimping and the jib was run out and set. Rounding the mark in good order it suddenly was apparent something was
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going wrong. The boat headed off and didn't come to the new course. Other boats were passing us! Maybe it was inattention or an override but the lazy sheet wasn't let go. The skipper jumped and soon everything was squared away and we were off on the windward leg. I pointed out to the foredeck crew that the top of the jib wasn't drawing but they just shrugged as it was a beer can race and the cockpit crew wasn't the regulars. I guess we'd already blown the race so there wasn't any use being fussy.
A couple of tacks later we headed down the lay line and crossed the finish. It was also at the end of the dock and so we and the other boats were charging into the marina under full sail and no motors. That's a test of seamanship. The sails were quickly stricken but then the skipper realized the motor Dousing the spinnaker wasn't starting and we were bearing down on a J boat that was slowly heading into its slip. The only possible way to miss them was to steer off into shallow water until someone turned the battery switch on and the motor started. It's the little things that give you the most consternation. Crisis and collision avoided, we docked, stowed the sails and went ashore for dinner.
The dinner was full service with a regular restaurant menu and we all had a great dinner with drinks for only $30 each. If you're ever in Oahu on the windward side drop by the Kaneohe YC for dinner. It's well worth it. It's a great club with a fun attitude. Go on a Thursday and you're sure to get a ride on a "Bulkhead" racer.
Dave and Jamie Cowell s/v Mas Tiempo, Islander 30 s/v Swiss Cheese, Venture 21 Missed tack at the weather mark
Jaime, installing rail covers
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Catalina Capri 16.5 2007 Very Good shape well cared for, Jib and Main original and great shape, centerboard boat fun to sail 2-4 people, small cabin up front for camping gear or cooler etc. Trailers nice and light-easy to set up. 2011 Honda outboard 4 stroke-internal tank-used about 2 hrs. max-31 lb. motor. Includes , oar, safety flag, hiking straps, motor mount on back, good trailer strap, heavy canvas cover custom made-can be used for mooring cover-has all hook ups and vents. Great lake boat-easy to sail and a blast. $6900, Call Dave 530-265-2325, [email protected]
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