The official Newsletter of the Ninnescah Sailing Association
THE Vol. 47 No. 11 November 2018
Flooding October 13, 2018
uuu Message from the Commodore
It’s hard to believe that another sailing season has come to an end and in most unusual fashion! In my 8 years with the club, I can honestly say this is the first time I’ve seen it flooded in October! IN THIS ISSUE: Serving as Commodore has made the year seem like a blur. With things Boatswain’s Locker 3-4 happening all the time, the club has never been far from my mind. Now here we BOG Minutes 6-7 sit a year later already. As I reflect over the past year, the club has accomplished Thanksgiving Dinner 7 some good things. Things that will serve the membership for years to come. One 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes 8-17 could say that the things we’ve done this year were not done just for the NSA Classifieds 18-19 members, but also for the members that haven’t joined yet. NSA Contacts 20 It began early in the year with refinishing the floor in the Afterdeck. Who would have ever thought that it could look so good! That was followed by prepping the east side of cove for planting new trees and replacing the three cabanas that were destroyed by the high winds a couple of years ago. Next year we will be planting Afterdeck Reservations trees, and will strive to make the area even more beautiful than it is today.
If you are interested in reserving We have continued our renovation of the docks by completing the replacement of the Afterdeck for NSA activities or the foam with new encapsulated foam. We owe a great debt of gratitude to our renting the facility for a private Property Manager, Patrick Adams, and his crews for saving us a considerable amount of money by tackling this project themselves. A great job that has function, please contact Past extended the life of one our most valuable assets and revenue stream. Commodore by e-mail at The replacement of the beam under the deck of the Afterdeck in late summer [email protected] could have been a real game changer for the Labor Day Celebration. However, thanks to the great coordination between the NSA and the Friends of Cheney, it was done in time for things to go on the same as always. From the Editor: As everyone knows, our membership is an aging demographic, and the need to Please note the deadline schedule. inject some new life into the club is paramount to our ability to continue as a club. • Announcements of scheduled events The efforts of our Learn to Sail Programs and our Marketing Committee have begun to take hold as we have enjoyed an influx of new members over the last (such as dinners and races) and ads, couple of years. We owe Kent Carter, Peyton Adair, and Curtis Gibson a big must be received by the first thank you for their long hours and efforts in making this happen. Thursday of each month. Lastly I would like to thank the membership for your support and feedback • Email will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. throughout the year. You make this club what it is. All the things that have been the first Sunday of each month. accomplished this year were done with the forward thinking efforts and contributions of all of you. Thank you very much for a wonderful year. And as • Any late material will be published always, may your sails always be full! the next month. Norm • Email your material to Doug Perry at Commodore (actually Past Commodore now) [email protected]. 1 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org 2018 ANNUAL MEETING
2 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org The Boatswain’s Locker Why Do We Sail?
“I can only say here that much comes to one in practice, and that, with such as love sailing, mother-wit is the best teacher, after experience.” - Joshua Slocum, Sailing Alone Around the World “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came.” - John F. Kennedy
Many have offered explanations of why they love to sail. And I suspect that for each of you reading this, there is a different and personal reason why you sail. We may all share certain reasons, but everyone has their own unique story about what first drew them to sailing – and, more important, what motivates them to continue sailing.
Dr. Allison Smith, a freelance writer, sailor, and counselor in private practice on St. John, writes in Tradewinds, a health and wellness supplement: “The draw of sailing goes beyond the obvious fresh air, balmy breezes, the discovery of remote islands and deep blue seas. From a health and wellness perspective, the opportunity to avoid the smell, noise and pounding of fuel driven "go fast" powerboats is grasped by those who appreciate the beauty of gliding with the wind over the waves, in tune with the wonder of nature, quietly filling the sails with warm, balmy breezes, and gently skimming across turquoise seas with billowed sails, easing into isolated, pristine anchorages at the day's end, resplendent with the colors of a magnificent sunset. “Of course, the reality of sailing is that it doesn't always follow these Chamber of Commerce scenarios and often involves the challenge of overcoming the forces of nature and the complications of marine mechanics and high seas, failing engines, howling winds, broken lines or ripped sails. Hard core sailors embrace the adventure of reefing sails, repairing underway, pulling on foul weather gear and winning the game of dead reckoning or heavy weather sailing. Charting a course, weathering the storm, outsmarting the elements and exhibiting your seamanship are all a part of the exhilaration of sailing.
“But the most important and universal theme among all sailors young and old, in yachts or more simple boats, on an island hop or a voyage around the world, is sailing's amazing sense of freedom, the call of "mother, mother ocean" that pulls us beyond the horizon, that stretches our abilities and our need for security, that feeds our restless souls and satisfies our yearning for solitude and peace. “The love of sailing answers mankind's deepest innermost needs of wisdom, adventure, responsibility, resourcefulness, competence and respect in a remarkable and profound experience of freedom that heals our minds and challenges our fears, that speaks to our souls and transforms our lives.”
So, is there a common theme in all of this that tends to draw us together as sailors? Can we boil some of our reasons to sail down to such simplistic ideas as tradition, sense of pride and achievement, solitude, to socialize, to discover new places, or to find new adventures? Or all of these? Some sailors might take a more visceral approach in their assessment. Claire Shefchik, a sailor and travel writer says in her memoir, Princess of Pirates: How I Ran Away to Sea: “The reason I sail is why most people travel. Because of the terror, and the joy, of leaving the known and passing into the unknown; the idea that what you may find might be better than what you left behind. It might be uncomfortable; it might be scary; it will certainly be un-perfect. But it will be magnificent.”
An anonymous sailor was quoted as saying: “A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what boats are built for.” That sailor took a more philosophical approach. And I could not agree more. Whether we are leaving safe harbor in a Caribbean island for the open
3 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org The Boatswain’s Locker seas, or leaving our small harbor on Cheney Lake for a lovely day sail, there is some compelling force or reason within us that brought us to that particular moment at the tiller or wheel of our boat – whether on the ocean or our beautiful lake. For me, that reason is what the great mariner and writer Joseph Conrad called “the community of sailors – our fellowship in the craft and mystery of the sea.” The “craft” that Conrad referred to is seamanship. It’s an ever-expanding set of skills, and much more.
John Rousmaniere, in his book, “The Annapolis Book of Seamanship,” says: “Seamanship is an attitude, a hope, an ethos. It’s a quest that guides us, if we are willing – sometimes pulling, sometimes pushing – in the right direction. In other words, seamanship is both a technical discipline that you will never stop mastering and a caring, alert state of mind we must never cease developing and improving.”
Another pioneer cruising sailor, Richard T. McMullen, compares the mixed joys and discomforts of sailing a boat to picking roses off a thorny bush: There is the occasional bloody finger, yes. But our calling as sailors is to attempt to master the skill and attitudes of seamanship that help identify those thorns and avoid them – in other words to be sailors who are better, safer, and also happier because we know the thorns are there, alongside the roses.
Rousmaniere goes on to say: “We are always one bad decision away from disaster. The quest for a voyage free of mistakes goes on. Time on the water, training, humility, and constant vigilance are the keys to being safe.” Conrad expressed the idea a little differently: “A seaman laboring under an undue sense of security becomes at once worth hardly half his salt.” Herman Melville wrote in Moby-Dick that the good mariner “feels just enough trepidation to sharpen all his faculties.”
In my article in last month’s Mainsheet, I described my advice to NSA sailing students at the end of each class concerning the key attitude to safe sailing – and that attitude being essential to returning to shore safely at the end of each day on the water. Mr. Rousmaniere echoes that same philosophy when he writes: “Complacency is foreign to seamanship. May you never make the mistake of believing that you know all there is to know about sailing. Nobody knows it all. Nobody can know it all – but in our quest for good seamanship, hopefully we will learn at least a little.”
Our individual answers to the question, “Why Do We Sail?” may involve enjoying our beautiful outdoor world, experiencing solitude, being with friends, hearing the slap of the waves on the boat’s hull or wind in our sails, feeling the breeze in our hair, or any of the myriad reasons for sailing or combinations thereof. It is my hope that we will recognize that these individual reasons can only be enhanced if we embrace a passion for good seamanship - “the community of sailors – our fellowship in the craft and mystery of the sea.” Sources: Smith, Allison, PhD. (n.d.) In Tradewinds health and wellness supplement. Retrieved October 24, 2018, from https://www.waywardsailor.net/about/why_sail.htm
Rousmaniere, John. The Annapolis Book of Seamanship (Fourth Edition), Simon & Schuster, New York, NY. 2014. Shefchik, Claire. Princess of Pirates: How I Ran Away to Sea, Cleis Press/Viva Editions. 2016.
4 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org Congratulations to Doris Kramer for the Photo of the Year 2018!
This photo as well as many other wonderful shots are featured in our 2019 calendar.
These are now for sale for the low price of $10 each, and quantities are limited. Email [email protected] or call (785) 550-5051 to get yours!
Remember these make great Christmas gifts!
5 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org Board of Governors Minutes Nov. 1, 2018 Present: Norm Dodson, Rodney Johnson, Roger Wnterized outside A erdeck plumbing as Gibson, Sco Orr, Charles Bruce, Bruce Rowe well as property manager’s residence hydrants
Other members/guests: Allen Johnson, Patrick KS Fire Equipment out for our annual inspec on: Adams, Jim and Cindy Ca , Phil Nelson passed with no issues. Shopped for new arboretum trees with Roger Commodore Dodson called the mee ng to order Gibson at 7:00 pm. We have a great deal of flood clean-up yet to do. The October BOG mee ng minutes as printed in Members are welcome to come out and help. the Mainsheet were approved: Rowe/Orr All lawn areas need a en on as well as shorelines as they become exposed. Much work Sheila Whiston-Fox was absent, but the financial has been started already. We appreciate report was presented by Commodore Dodson. everyone’s help. It showed us with a deficit up to the end of September. The financial report was approved: Administra ve Secretary’s Report: A. Johnson Bruce/Rowe Allen had a list of all the delinquent members Property Managers Report: P. Adams with a total in delinquent dues and fees totaling $6595.22. Members are asked to try to bring Flood prepara ons: their accounts up to date as soon as possible. 1. Move picnic tables to high ground Thank you. 2. Remove pressure washer, small ladders and straps from crane area Board Members Reports 3. Check all boats and replace dock lines a er Secretary: B. Rowe high wind event. Thanks to Roger Gibson Treasurer: (absent) 4. Set up water taxi’s. Thanks to Tom Brown Yardmaster: (absent) for loan of his wonderful canoe Opera ons: (absent) 5. Put in a temporary gate in the west boatyard Harbormaster: C. Bruce 6. Set up a temporary dinghy dock with picnic tables Had planned to pull boats this weekend if the 7. Collected flood debris with tractors and water level was low enough, but have since rakes. Piled in the parking areas and the reconsidered that plan. There will be plenty of park staff is hauling it off for us. Thanks to sailing days in November and other days to pull them. your boat. 8. Towed big logs, etc. out of slip areas with dinghies. Vice Commodore: R. Johnson 9. Evaluate the water level at the crane and communicate to board of governors The racing season is over. The “Rule 15” 10. Re-installed pressure washer. Began clean commi ee met and presented their ideas. up as necessary. A er some discussion the board moved to keep 11. Winterized slip plumbing. Please do not re- “Rule 15” as is with no changes: Bruce/Gibson connect
6 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org Board of Governors Minutes Nov. 1, 2018 Commodore Elect: S. Orr Sunday morning. The board approved a mo on for the rental of the A erdeck for the weekend Have met and worked with the property of June 8 for Krystal’s wedding: Gibson/Johnson manager regarding his yearly contract with NSA. A salary increase of 3% has been made and we Tree Project – Dona ons Needed changed some of the language to provide more op ons for medical insurance. The property NSA Sailors - We have an opportunity to manager will be relinquishing his provided slip enhance the beauty of our club grounds. Your as he is no longer in need of it. Board of Governor’s has authorized the plan ng of 25 new trees, which will enhance the A mo on to approve the new contract as aesthe cs of our grounds and provide addi onal presented was made and seconded: Orr/Gibson shade for the camping area. We are asking members for a tax deduc ble $125 dona on per The worker of the year trophy sculpture has tree, by running the dona on thru the Friends been finished and a suitable site made available of Cheney Lake. We will match your dona ons for it in the A erdeck. The individual plaques from our Capital Expense account. Total cost have been made and the past winners $6,250. Please make your checks payable to achievement board is also ready. Friends of Cheney Lake and Mail to: Friends of Cheney Lake 1239 Denmark Wichita KS 67212 Past Commodore: R. Gibson The board approved a slip transfer from Marshal The long range planning has earmarked money Walker to Brian Denney: Orr/Bruce for the tree project and this board made a mo on to collect dona ons for the tree project: Announcements: Gibson/Bruce Annual mee ng this Sunday 2:00 pm. at the A erdeck pot luck chili to follow. Krystal Karschimkus is seeking permission from the board of governors to approve her plans for Next board of governors mee ng: December 6, her wedding at the A erdeck June 8, 2018. Set 2018. 7:00 pm. Pathway Church, room B016. up Friday, event on Saturday, clean up on
There will be an informal Thanksgiving dinner at the lake on Saturday Nov 24, 2018 for anyone (members AND family) who would want to join in.
Some members are planning on pulling boats and you are welcome to help/pull your boat too.
Please contact Thumper Johnson at [email protected] if you are interested in joining us and/or want more information.
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Present: Norm Dodson, Sco Orr, Roger Gibson, Sheila Whiston-Fox, Rodney Johnson, Chris Zachary, Charles Bruce, Bruce Rowe
Commodore Norm Dodson called the mee ng to order at 2:05 pm.
Norm pointed out that our club has now been existence for 53 years and that he was proud to have been our commodore this year. He asked the assembly if they had all had a chance to peruse last year’s mee ng minutes as presented in the hand out today and if anyone had any ques ons about them. He then entertained a mo on to approve them. The mo on was made by Rob Fresh and seconded by Frank Couch.
Financial Report: Sheila Whiston-Fox There were a number of challenges to our budget this year. We budgeted capital for some major expenses, but incurred some unan cipated expenses: property managers air condi oner needed to be replaced, the major beam under the deck of the A erdeck, boat maintenance and lots of mowing due to generous rainfall. The bo om line is that we missed our budget by $17841.46 due to missing income projec ons and expenses running over projec ons as well. The financial report was approved: Paul Faber/ Andy Woodward
2018 Year in Review-Board of Governors Reports
Yard Master – Sco Tatge Annual Report 2018
The tree project has begun. We located spots for 16 new trees on the property. Unfortunately, we got started a li le too late for this spring to get the trees well established for the summer heat. However, we selected spots for the trees and replaced the nasty, clay dirt with some excellent healthy dirt that was donated to the club from the highway department. As you walk around the property, you might no ce some circles that are a different color of green. Those are the tree loca ons with the be er dirt. The next step in the project is to install a drip system for each of the trees to ensure survival a er plan ng. This will be done early Spring 2019 prior to plan ng.
A few years ago, we lost some Cabanas in the Camp sites to high winds. We were able to get those replaced. The design is the same with the excep on of the roof. We used slats instead of metal to allow the wind to flow through so that hopefully, we do not lose them again.
A beau fica on project was completed this year. We decided to remove the barb wire on top of the chain link fence surrounding the boat yards. These fences are very old and rusted. Some of the barb wire was hanging off the supports and needed to be removed.
This year saw an abnormally large amount of rain. Our members had a hard me keeping up with their Yard Space mowing. We appreciate your efforts in keeping your spaces mowed and helping to make our property more a rac ve.
Harbormaster – Charles Bruce 2018 Annual Report
We completed the replacement of all of the old, ro ng styrofoam under C dock with encapsulated foam. This brings us into full compliance with all environmental and other regula ons for docks A, B, C and D ahead of the replacement schedule we had agreed to with the Board of Reclama on. There are a few styrofoam floats under E dock that we’ll address going forward.
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On an ongoing basis we have been replacing broken and ro ng boards on all docks, including the courtesy dock on the east side of the cove. The property manager and his crew have also addressed ongoing dock and crane maintenance throughout the year as required.
Member Chris Bergquist needed a larger li ing beam to get his boat in and out of the water. We had no funds available in our NSA budget to cover the cost, but several of our members stepped up and raised enough funds to help pay a large por on of the cost. This is a very worthwhile addi on to our club.
The weight of the new boom was too much for the cart we use to move our smaller beam into posi on under the crane. Member Doug Vieth stepped up and built a new cart capable of moving the new, heavier li ing boom.
We removed the dilapidated swim dock on the west side of the cove during the winter as requested by Cheney State Park.
Commodore Elect – Sco Orr 2018 Report
It has been a year of learning for the Commodore Elect. It is truly amazing to get a closer look at all of the work that is done behind the scenes to make the club and our facili es the great places that they are. The work credit program has been running smoothly with only a few minor adjustments to be made through the year. As this report is being wri en we are gathering up the me sheets from members and commi ee chairmen and a more complete report will be made at the November Board of Governors Mee ng. Our Property Manager has had another very busy year assis ng with special projects including the installa on of encapsulated foam under C Dock and the replacement of the support beam at the deck on the A erdeck in addi on to his regular du es and supervising our part me paid helpers. Patrick, along with Roger Gibson and Sco Orr were on hand for the recent Bureau of Reclama on inspec on and while the final report will not be received for several months no major issues are expected.
Property Manager expenses have been in line with the budget with the main excep on being the unplanned replacement of the air condi oner at the property manager residence. The old unit chose to give out during the ho est part of the summer and due to its advanced age it was decided that the unit should be replaced vs. trying to repair it. The contract for the Property Manager for 2019 is being finalized. It will be signed by the Property Manager in early October and will be reviewed at the next Board of Governors Mee ng on November 1 before we execute it.
The new member commi ee has had another great year under the faithful leadership of Heather Coulter. They have provided a great welcome to the new members we have a racted this year and are within budget. They will be asking for an increased budget in 2019 as they are out of the goodies that we send to our new members to welcome them to the club.
New Member Commi ee – 2018 Report
The new member commi ee has had a good year in 2018. We have provided each new member with a current yearbook, a contact list for the various contacts in the club, a general orienta on and a few goodies as a thank you for joining our club. Our main events for the year are the Ice cream social and the annual King Neptune welcome. The ice cream social went well and was within budget. The King Neptune welcome went
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well other than a small stumble by King Neptune as he disembarked the commi ee boat. Fortunately, the King was not injured.
For 2019 we are going to ask for a nominal increase in our budget. Our supply of goodies to give to new members has been depleted. The club is going to great lengths to try to a ract new members and it is our goal to make sure that they receive a proper gree ng and welcome to the club when they make the commitment to join.
Opera ons Officer – Chris Zachary Annual Report 2018
2018 was a fantas c year for the NSA all the way around! Social func ons were all well a ended and fun! Members and guests enjoyed good food, great company, and wonderful weather for all of our events. We took KAKE News’ own Frank Waugh out for a sail during their morning segment of “Wizard of Waugh” and showcased our club and lake during Good Morning KAKEland. It was tremendous exposure for both our club and our Learn to Sail program. This was the second me we did live feeds with the TV media during day me segments.
Our Rapid Hub Communica ons (RCH) went very smoothly and our Mainsheet publica on was out every month in mely fashion and looked fantas c.
The calendar for 2018 showcased some great pictures of our club and members. The annual photo contest for 2018 again produced great photos for our 2019 calendar. I encourage everyone to pick up a copy by year’s end. They look great and will be highly sought a er. They are available for purchase following the Annual Mee ng.
A big thank you to all who made this year’s Opera ons Commi ee a wild success: Paul and Brenda Faber, Brad and Pa Sweet, and Thumper and Allen Johnson for their tremendous help with our social events; Dallas Holloway for our Rapid Hubs, Doug Perry for his incredible work with our Mainsheet monthly publica on; the “Boatswain”(who shall remain anonymous) for his contribu ons to our Mainsheet; as always, Patrick Adams for his willingness to help with all of our ac vi es and for facilita ng them; and finally Kent Carter and the Learn to Sail volunteers for their con nued effort to bring in new members. Without all these folks, this would not be possible.
Past Commodore – Roger Gibson Report 2018
As Past Commodore, my primary responsibility this year has been to oversee the A erdeck. It has been a busy year. In February the A erdeck floor was refinished. Eleven volunteers worked for three days sanding the floor, and the finish was applied professionally by the same company that did WSU’s Koch Arena. In early spring we connected with the Reno County road crews resul ng in eighteen loads of free topsoil being delivered to the club. In June I pushed for the building of three replacement cabanas at our campsites. In July the topsoil was spread and new grass planted, with the seed donated by the Friends of Cheney Lake. In Late July it became apparent that we needed to replace the deck support beam under the deck, closest to the A erdeck. Thanks to Greg Greenwood, we found a State approved contractor who complete the project under budget and in me to the annual Labor Day dinner. The A erdeck was in use a total of fi y days this year. I am proud to have served on the Board of Directors for the past three years.
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Vice Commodore - Rodney Johnson 2018 Report
The 2018 sailing season has been challenging with unusually light breezes. In KBRS three of the Spring series and one Fall series races were canceled due to lack of wind. The other Fall series cancella on was the result of par cularly foul weather (rain/snow/high winds/cold temps) all in one day. Sixteen boats ventured out in the Spring and fourteen in the Fall with an average of 10 in each race. Kevin Findley has managed the KBRS schedule and scoring admirably this year.
We scheduled four rega as this year star ng with the Colossus Cup, James Rix as PRO, which saw 13 entrants sail what was reported to be a long race (I think that is the idea of this race) with the winds slowly building as the race progressed. The winner was Dale Gronniger. The Whitecap rega a was next with 21 compe tors split into five fleets comprised of six JS21s, six Hobie 16s, four Hobie 14s, three Snipes and 2 Sunfish. Saturday had to be abandoned due to lack of wind so happy hour started earlier. Fortunately Sunday served up 5 to 10 mph breezes and Allen Archer PRO, managed to run four races which the compe tors from Texas, Colorado, Nebraska and Oklahoma were very grateful. They all had a great me and those hardened travelers will be back again next year. The Watermelon rega a which proved to be an enjoyable one for those who took part in 2017, was unfortunately abandoned this year because of high winds. The Sunfish Masters had strong winds but manageable for the experienced compe tors. There were only four entrants and the race commi ee Jack Kramer PRO, was able to run five races. This years master is Alan Crane with Chuck Radabaugh second.
The Adult Learn to Sail program was a huge success this year thanks to the leadership of Kent Carter and all his coaches and supporters. Some new equipment was purchased to improve the learning experience. The classes were full and a third class had to be scheduled to cope with demand. It is the best year so far with 60 students enrolling. It also resulted in a number of new members joining the club. The one day Keel Boat class was also a success with the a endees enjoying the experience. There has been 18 people showing an interest in next years classes, so lets hope for another good year.
Junior Sailing had a change in leadership this year with Peyton Adair taking on the responsibility. Four ex- students took the US Sailing course for coaches and all received their cer ficate. Well done to Peyton for ge ng them prepared. Like the Adult LTS program, JS also had both camps full. The new coaches did a fantas c job with the junior sailors and they were all able to sail across the lake for a picnic and back without incident.
The Junior rega a followed, organized by Sco Randle and was also a success. Some parents have already reserved a place in next year’s camps due to this year’s demand.
Three Sunfish were graciously donated to NEST which was fortuitous as two of the exis ng boats were in need of scrapping.
Property Managers Report: Patrick Adams
The Associa on had a wonderful season this year. No big storms, decent weather, several new members joined us. Results of our outstanding Marke ng efforts, as well as our Learn To Sail programs. And the welcoming a tude by all our membership.
Several nice projects got done this year, with the help of our members, our contractors, and our employees. This A erdeck building turns 20 next year. We replaced an important beam under the deck, had an excellent contractor, got the work done under the es mate and in me for Labor Day Dinner.
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We refinished this floor with a lot of volunteer labor, organized by Roger Gibson. Results are really good, I think.
Got the Lowell Holmes Library up and running. Added a display case of Ted Wells’ World Champion Snipe Mainsail. Donated by Jim Rix, it is very special, check it out when you have a minute. We repaired and repainted the chimney and logo, turned out very nicely.
In the Boatyards, we removed old rusty barbed wire from the fences, a big improvement. Doug Veith built us a new government approved fuel tank stand.
In the camping area, we built three new cabanas. Almost all outside light fixtures have been converted to Dark Sky Technology, which puts the light down on the ground instead of up in the air. Reduces glare, and allows us to see the lovely night sky. Conver ng to LED bulbs, saving lots on our electric bill. This effort was inspired by Jim Carlisle, he would be very pleased. I miss him every day.
The state is finally about done with their je y and pit toilet project. Friends of Cheney Lake provided some Buffalo Grass over seeding and a beau ful drinking fountain, with dog bowl. We had to move the Je y marker lite and Weather sta on while they repaired the je es, and we got them back in place.
Our WiFi system is working well and is twice as fast as it used to be. Which is not anything to write home about. Cur s Gibson has our new Website up and it is terrific.
We prepared sites for 25 new Arboretum trees to be transplanted in the spring.
Now we have a flood going on, but we will be able to use the crane in a few days, and get things cleaned up. These things happen. Ninnescah is an old Indian word that means, “Dammed up wheat field”. Does not take much to flood it. Appreciate everyone’s pa ence and help.
I have some snapshots I’d like to show you on our new projector provided by our Adult Learn to Sail program. Kent Carter made most of these photographs and all of the good ones. I promise it will only take a couple minutes:
This last picture requires some explana on. A year ago, I was diagnosed with a nerve disorder, which is fairly common, and results in problems with my gait, and balance. I have been through any number of tests to find a cause and cure, but as is common with this par cular neuropathy, nothing has been determined. It is not going to get any be er, and we will see if it gets worse. I use a staff to help me, and also beat the dog. These two lovely ladies appear friendly, but are my Physical Therapists Theresa and Taylor. They are helping me, and stay up at nite thinking about how to torment me.
The Board has consented to let me con nue as long as I am able, which I really appreciate. Thank you all for the opportunity. Every one of you.
Adult Learn to Sail: Kent Carter
The end of the 2018 sailing season marks the 39th consecu ve year that sailing instruc on and small cra safety training have been provided at Cheney Lake! It also marks the comple on of the 4th year of our growing NSA Adult Learn to Sail Program—our most successful year, so far.
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During the season, instructors taught 3 Basic Sailing Classes, 1 Review Saturday Class (for former students), and 1 Basic Keelboat Class. There were 60 registra ons for classes (represen ng 40 par cipants), many of whom registered for mul ple classes.
A breakdown of those numbers shows: Class #1 & Class #2 (Basic Sailing) 14 students (maximum) Class #3 (Basic Sailing) 8 students (overflow from #2) Review Saturday Class 7 students Basic Keelboat Class 17 students
The 40 par cipants in our program this year included 9 couples, one family of 3 and one family of 5. And of that number, 6 students or family groups purchased 7 boats in the days or weeks following class; and 5 families have joined NSA! Boats purchased included 3 Sunfish, a Zuma (Laser class boat), a Hobie 17, an O’Day 17 and a 19 . VX One design racing sloop. Another student is currently looking for a keelboat to purchase and plans on joining the NSA next year.
A brief summary of our financial picture for the year shows: For the 60 students who enrolled in classes, we took in $8645 in revenue from course enrollment fees. The ledger shows expenses of $3768.53. This number includes the purchase of textbooks for the 2019 and 2020 seasons (totaling $2167.74). We decided to make this purchase from this year’s budget, since we had excep onally good revenue on hand. Other one- me expenses included (1) $244.62 for building supplies to construct an equipment storage cage in the basement of the A erdeck and (2) $391.76 to purchase a media projector and replacement lamp for the club. That s ll le a net return to the NSA budget of $4876.47.
A er all classes were completed, the NSA hosted an Instructor Apprecia on BBQ at the A erdeck in August for all the small cra instructors and keelboat sailors and crews who taught for our program this summer. It provided a good opportunity for both small boat and big boat instructors to bet be er acquainted, share experiences from this season and recognize that we are all part of the NSA sailing instructor team.
Looking toward the 2019 season:
14 Prospec ve student inquires since August to take Basic Sailing (4 couples/6 singles) 6 Students from this year’s Basic Sailing classes have signed up for Basic Keelboat (conflicts prevented them from enrolling this year)
I would like to express a most sincere and hear elt “Thank You!!” to all the volunteer instructors, keelboat skippers and crews who gave so much me and energy this summer to make our Learn to Sail Program possible:
1. Keelboat Classroom: Gregg Greenwood, Patrick Adams, Rob Fresh and Kent Carter. 2. Keelboat Skippers & Crews: Jack Kramer, Allen Archer, Tom Brown, Phil & Brenda Nelson, Rodney Johnson, Gregg and Cindy Greenwood, Patrick Adams, Tom Lahey, Kevin Findley, John Mosley, Chuck Radabaugh, Roger and Joan Gibson, Sco Orr, Charles Bruce, Schoen & Nancy Fitzgerald and Kent Carter 3. Basic Sailing Classroom: Ken Ratlief, Kathy Evans, Max Carroll and Kent Carter 4. Small Cra Instructors: Sco McCall, Tom Lahey, Alan Crane, Gary Feist, John Irvin, Irene Barkman, Ken Ratlief, Kathy Evans, Max Carroll and Kent Carter.
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I would also like to convey my sincerest apprecia on to the LTS Commi ee members: Gregg Greenwood (chairman), Patrick Adams and Rodney Johnson who worked so diligently all year on our commi ee. Their con nued support and guidance has been invaluable to the success of our sailing program.
Looking to the future, I would like to announce that, beginning in 2019, our Learn to Sail Program will be star ng a 2 yr. growth and transi on period. By the end of the 2020 season, several of our volunteer instructors will be re ring from the program. So star ng this month we will be looking for and recrui ng new volunteers from among the NSA membership and former sailing student ranks to assist in the service delivery and management of our sailing program in order to provide for its con nued growth and success. We would like to iden fy volunteers willing to be trained as instructors, instructor-aides and administra ve support. We will provide all the necessary training internally. So please spread the word to other NSA members, family and friends to please contact Gregg Greenwood or me if you or they would be willing to support our LTS program as we con nue to evolve and grow into the future.
And a very special “Thanks!” to all of you NSA members who con nue to support our training programs through your volunteer par cipa on and by spreading the word to your friends and co-workers that Cheney is a wonderful place to sail and to learn the skill of our great sport! All of us in the Adult Learn to Sail Program look forward to another rewarding sailing season in 2019!
N. Kent Carter Program Director Sailing Instructor/Instructor Trainer
Junior Sailing: Peyton Adair
Peyton gave a rundown of his successful Junior Sailing Program of the past summer. They had overflowing classes, great winds, great instructors and helpers and great support from the property manager’s team which kept all the boats opera ng efficiently. The end of season rega a was a success as well. Peyton believes this program to be essen al to the con nued success of our club.
Marke ng Commi ee: Cur s Gibson NSA Annual Marke ng Mee ng Update - #Join the Crew
I would like to thank the marke ng commi ee this past year: Gregg Greenwood, Roger Gibson, Jeff Leonard, Charles Bruce, Patrick Adams, Rob Fresh, Nancy Fresh, Andy Woodward, Norman Dodson Special thanks to Chris O'Neil, Stan Chase and Allen Johnson for their help on the new website.
Background: In 2017, a WSU strategic communica on class at WSU created a marke ng campaign plan for NSA. The class came up with our new tag #Join the Crew. We then hired a WSU student Cali Despommier as our marke ng intern. At the direc on of the commi ee, Cali created brochures, flyers and our new website.
2018 Marke ng ini a ves: 1. Created LTS Flyers 2. Created an NSA brochure 3. KAKE 10 Wizard of Waugh weather forecast was live broadcast from the water. Thanks Chris Zachary, Kent Carter, Gregg, Cindy, Patrick & Frank 4. Midwest Living Magazine did an ar cle on NSA. 5. We had a visit from Simon the adventure cat…thank you to Gregg, Cindy and Patrick.
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6. Nadia with Kansas Wildlife and Parks sent out numerous press releases 7. Paul Rhodes published in the East and West Wichita News 8. Wichita on the Cheap ran a full media campaign star ng Memorial Day weekend. 40,000 visitors to her website. 9. Banners were placed at the park entrances and along 21st Street – Patrick and Gregg 10. Patrick installed new bulle n boards at the bathhouse 11. Mentorship Program – Rob and Nancy Fresh, flyers for membership packets. Placed mentees with mentors. 12. Hosted a boat tour open house – Saturday, July 21st 13. Presenta ons to the learn to sail classes – Kent Carter 14. A erdeck marke ng – Roger Gibson 15. NSA Calendars placed in the cabins
All materials for the last 3 years are saved on a Google Drive Account: UN: [email protected] PW:
New website:
1. Simple, less text, created by two millennials… 2. New website is responsive to your device…it knows if you are viewing the website on your PC, vs your phone and automa cally reformats the informa on to fit your screen. 3. Google Business Tour imbedded in the website. 4. 2019 Poten al Projects: 5. Online registra ons for learn-to-sail classes and dinners: Stripe payment integra on Service fee of 2.9%, + $0.30/transac on 6. Naming the roads in the park 7. Google Street view the park 8. Google analy cs for the website
Equs-Walnut ValleyRAC: Steve Hieger
Steve Hieger – Update on Equus-Walnut Regional Advisor Commi ee (RAC) for the Kansas Water Authority (KWA). Annual Report 2018
I am in my second term as chairman of the Equus-Walnut RAC and 2018 was a busy year. The RAC provided input to the KWA regarding priori es for the 2019-2021 budgets, with the expecta on of recovering some of the State statutory funding historically transferred from water projects to the State general fund. Primary areas of concern include advancement of technology farms promo ng water efficiency, streambed stabiliza on and conserva on prac ces, and studies on harmful algal blooms. The region should realize the start of a number of technology farms in 2019. These farms research various water conserva on and water quality strategies over a mul ple year study. Kansas State University provides technical support of these ini a ves.
Specifically rela ng to Cheney Lake, the RAC is weighing in on proposed changes to the opera on of the Aquifer, Storage, and Recovery (ASR) system owned by the City of Wichita. When this project was conceived and permi ed, the level in the Equus Bed was declining. Since the recent drought – the Equus Beds have been recharged and now have high sta c fluid levels. This change prevents the ASR from genera ng the desired number of Aquifer Maintenance Credits (AMCs) required by the City of Wichita to prepare for an extended drought. The exis ng parameters also do not drive the desired behavior of using excess surface water assets before drawing down the Equus Beds aquifer. The proposal represents a fundamental change in how
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AMCs are obtained and how the ASR will be u lized in the future. The proposed changes appear to drive the desired conserva on behavior for water supplies in our region. The Ground Water Management District 2 (GMD2) is playing a pivotal role in a technical evalua on of the City of Wichita’s proposal. The City of Wichita, GMD2, KWA, Division of Water Resources (DWR), Kansas Water Office (KWO), and the Equus-Walnut RAC are commi ed to a transparent discussion of the proposal and a willingness to work together to arrive at a solu on beneficial to all. This will be the primary focus of the RACs ac vity in late 2018 and early 2019.
We hope to keep Cheney lake level at or above pool level for most of 2019. I’d much rather wade through some water in the parking lot then experience low levels in late summer because too much water was released earlier in the year.
The Kansas Water Office website has many links to detailed informa on on these topics. If you have any ques ons please feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me at 316-761-5972.
Long Range Planning Report: John Mosley
John Mosely presented the long range planning commi ee (LRPC) mee ngs results from this year. As you all know, the LRPC is composed of past commodores and they meet to discuss a possible future for the club. This year they met twice with Past Commodore Roger Gibson presiding and had 10-20 members at each mee ng. Among items discussed: tree replacement, proposed cabins, moving D dock to outer harbor with deep water slips and what to do with E dock. Any plan is predicated on assump ons that have to come to frui on for the plan to succeed.
Awards:
Sportsman of the Year: Mark Evans Skipper of the Year: Dale Gronniger Photo of the Year: Doris Cramer Worker of the Year: Heather Coulter
Commodores Comments: Norm Dodson
It’s hard to believe that another sailing season has come to an end and in most unusual fashion! In my 8 years with the club, I can honestly say this is the first me I’ve seen it flooded this me of year. Serving as Commodore has made the year seem like a blur. With things happening all the me, the club has never been far from my mind. Now here we sit a year later already. As I reflect over the past year, the club has accomplished some good things. Things that will serve the membership for years to come. One could say that the things we’ve done this year were not necessarily done for the members, but for the members that haven’t joined yet.
It started with the lovely floor that you see beneath your feet here in the A erdeck. Who would have ever thought that it could look this good! That was followed by prepping the east side of the cove for plan ng new trees and replacing the three cabanas that were destroyed by the high winds a couple of years ago. Next year we will be plan ng trees and will strive to make the area even more beau ful than it is today.
We have con nued our renova on of the docks by comple ng the replacement of the foam with new encapsulated foam. We owe a great debt of gra tude to our property manager, Patrick Adams and his crews
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for saving us a considerable amount of money by tackling this project themselves. A great job that has extended the life of one of our most valuable assets and revenue stream.
The replacement of the beam under the deck of the A erdeck in late summer could have been a real game changer for the Labor Day Celebra on. However, thanks to the great coordina on between the NSA and the Friends of Cheney, it was done in me for things to go on the same as always.
As everyone knows, our membership is an aging demographic, and the need to inject some new life into the club is paramount to our ability to con nue as a club. The efforts of our Learn to Sail programs and our Marke ng Commi ee have begun to hake hold as we have enjoyed an influx of new members over the last couple of years. We owe Kent Carter, Peyton Adair and Cur s Gibson a big thank you for their long hours and efforts in making this happen.
Lastly, I would like to thank the membership for your support and feedback throughout the year. You make this club what it is. All the things that have been accomplished this year were done with the forward thinking efforts and contribu ons of all of you. Thank you very much for a wonderful year. And as always, may your sails always be full!
Presenta on to outgoing board members: Norm Dodson, Chris Zachary and Roger Gibson
Board of Governors Nominees:
Commodore Elect: Charles Bruce Secretary: Bruce Rowe Yardmaster: Sco Fry Harbormaster: Phil Nelson Opera ons Officer: Brad Sweet
A mo on to vote on and accept the board of governor’s nominees was made and approved: John Mosely/Rob Fresh
Norm presented the Commodores Burgee to Sco Orr and Sco returned the favor by presen ng Norm with a nice jacket.
Commodore Sco Orr’s Comments:
Sco noted his apprecia on of the opportunity to represent the club over the coming year. We all can volunteer our me and energies for the be erment of the organiza on and there are plenty of ways to do that looking forward into 2019.
He then called for a mo on to adjourn and was rewarded with same: Jim Pierce/Rob Fresh. Mee ng was adjourned at 3:52 pm.
17 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org Laser Pico for sale! Wonderful Laser Pico sailboat by Vanguard, 2007 for sale. 12’ long NSA Classified with large sail (55 sq. foot) and optional jib. Great boat for fun day of sailing or made to Beau ful classic Mercedes Roadster. 450 SL, race with hiking straps, ratchet race block and 1978, conver ble, cherry red, V8 gas engine, new tiller extension. Extremely easy to rig automa c, separate hard top, original Mercedes wheels are included. Call Irene Barkman 620 727 and sail. Single owner, kept indoor and/or 3460 and/or Rick Barkman 620 694 7463 for covered always. Comes with trailer, dolly and photos and info! 1 original top cover. Asking $2,750. Please contact Lisa Healey call or text (913)220-6056 1969 Columbia Mark II 26’, 8’6” or email [email protected] 6 beam, 4’6” draft, good sails Jib, Genoa & 2 mains, 9.9 hp outboard, cushions are in good 1987 O’Day 17 Daysailer II. Uffa Fox design, shape, lines are in good condition. Asking centerboarder with cuddy cabin for storage of $3,500 if interest contact Tim Peppard at sails, battens, rudder and tiller, extra gear. 316-838-8214 or [email protected], been Main and jib in good condition, 145 sq. ft. of storage in barn close to lake. 10 sail. Has motor mount and 2.2 hp Nissan outboard. Draft with centerboard down 3’9”, 1986 Hunter 25.5, Lake Cheney - LOA 25’ 7”, with board up 8”. Boat and trailer both in very Beam 9’1”, Draft 3’3”, Ballast 1800 lbs, good shape. New boat cover in 2016. See in Displacement 4500 lbs, Headroom 6’6” with east boat yard at NSA. Asking $2,745 w/ top up, 5”5” top down, Ulman Main Sail, 5 yrs outboard. Seller: John Curfman. old Roller furler headsail needs a little work, Contact: [email protected] or Tohatsu 9.8 hp electric start motor, 2 burner 316-655- 4993 15 Alcohol stove, Hallbuilt roller bunk trailer, 2 marine batteries, Shore power, Tiller steering, New Whale 6 gallon water heater. Works 5 berths, 1 head, Depth finder, VC 17 bottom with electric and with motor. $250. Call Chris paint. $4,900. Email [email protected] 10 Zachary 785 550-5051 17
25’ Boat trailer for sale. $125 Classified Advertising Policy: Bearings were packed summer 2017 for an Members are invited to advertise at no charge. Oklahoma trip. Good condition. Email your ad copy to the editor at (316) 208-8393 2 [email protected]. Your item will appear in two consecutive issues unless you advise otherwise. Please let the editor know if the item is sold or if you want your ad discontinued. Items advertised must be boat related. Non-members wishing to advertise a boat related item may do so using paid advertising with the following per issue fees: $25 per ad, 50 word maximum. Payment in full and copy must be received prior to placing ad. Send your ad copy and a check to Ninnescah Sailing Assn. PO Box 1587, Wichita, KS 67201. Members of any organized sailing association who offer us reciprocal free classified advertising in their publication will not be charged.
18 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org NSA Classified AD Sizes and Prices Business card size: $50 1/4 page: $100 1/2 page : $200 Full page: $400 1988 McGregor 26 Sailboat 25-foot sailboat with trailer for sale by original owner, perfect 20% discount for ads with no changes running for for the sailor who wants a boat that is very easy six consecutive months. to trailer and launch. Trailer includes new winch mast-raising system for ease of raising mast by two people. This boat has an 8-foot beam so no NEST has some very nice boats for sale located in special permits to trailer. Water ballast system the big boat yard next to the A erdeck , stop by makes it light to trailer, can be pulled easily with and check them out. 6-cylinder vehicle with 2” ball. Cuddy cabin with forward and large rear berths. Includes the NEST boat parts for sale … Parts for NACRA 5.2 used following: Main sail and jib with sail bag. Main dagger boards , rudder blades and more. Make sail cover. All dock lines. 4 adult life jackets and offer. throw-able cushion. All halyards, and jib and main sheets. All cushions in good shape (cockpit NEW s ll in package dagger boards for NACRA 5.2 & interior). All needed hardware. Anchor. $450.00. Trailer e-down straps. Canvas bra for cabin pop-top. Stainless steel stern ladder. Adjustable Parting out yellow Hobie 16. The hulls are soft Stern engine mount. single-axle trailer with but has many useable parts including sails, custom built-on mast raising system tramp, side stays, trap lines, trailer and other items. Price without motor: $3,995.00 to include balance of slip for 2018 summer at El Dorado NEST (Ninnescah Educa on , Safety and Training ) Lake with is a nonprofit org. to promote and help fund learn approval of membership at Walnut Valley to sail programs for youth and adults at Cheney Sailing club in El Dorado. Lake. Please help us expand our sport of sailing to those interested in learning to sail by a tax OUTBOARD MOTOR OPTIONS: deduc ble dona on of a used sailboat boat or a 1958(?) 10-HP 2-cycle gas with original tank cash dona on. $400 2012 8-HP Mercury 4-stroke gas & 3-gallon You can also help by helping us sell some of the tank $1200 donated boats to friends and family . dona ons to (approx. 50 hours) NEST are tax deduc ble.
Flood October 2018 19 • Ninnescah Sailing Association • November 2018 ninnescah.org Ninnescah Sailing Association P.O. Box 1587 Wichita, Kansas 67201 Contacts: Afterdeck Rental [email protected] Boat Storage [email protected] Contact NSA [email protected] Events & Merchandise [email protected] Learn-to-Sail [email protected] Membership [email protected] Newsletter [email protected] Regattas & Youth Sailing [email protected] Webmaster [email protected] Wet Slips & Moorings [email protected] Board of Governors Commodore Scott Orr [email protected] Commodore-Elect Charles Bruce [email protected] Past-Commodore Norm Dodson [email protected] Vice-Commodore Rodney Johnson [email protected] Treasurer Sheila Whiston-Fox [email protected] Secretary Bruce Rowe [email protected] Operations Brad Sweet [email protected] Yardmaster Scott Fry [email protected] Harbormaster Phil Nelson [email protected] Administrative Secretary Allen Johnson, 729-5757; [email protected] Mainsheet Editor Doug Perry, 734-0165; [email protected] Property Manager Patrick Adams, 540-3674; [email protected]
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