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INSIDE: • Change of Watch, in Commodore’s Corner • Work Party Wrap-Up • Chartering, Final Article December 2020 KEOWEE SAILING CLUB Sunfish Saturdays by Phil Cook The 2020 Sunfish Saturday Series consisted of eighteen races, spanning three separate Saturdays. The competition was fierce, with six of the 13 different racers finishing first during the series. Rod Andrew took top honors finishing with an impressive record of four 1st place finishes, two 2nd place finishes, seven 3rd place finishes, three 4th place finishes, and with a lowest finish of 6th place. Way to go Marine! Rick Harper finished a close second place with eight 1st place finishes. Of note, Junior member Cole Owens finished fourth! Awesome Cole! Besting Grandpa and Dad has to feel good?! Special thanks to Kip Goodman for serving as PRO for all three events and to her support team on race committee; Roger Benedict, Jan Cook, Tim Owens and Robyn Strickland! As with the Thursday Night Series, I strongly encourage those members who are tentative about racing, to try the Sunfish Saturday Series. It’s a really great way to join the fun and excitement of KSC racing! Commodore’s Corner Change of Watch 2020 has been a year of challenges, but also a year which has nudged us toward putting our time and efforts to the important things in our lives. This year has revealed what a treasure we have in the Keowee Sailing Club. Due to Covid 19, we will not be holding a Change of Watch Ceremony this year and that has caused me to reflect on the leadership at KSC and the people I had the opportunity to work with this past year. There are so many who give of their time, their skills and their resources to keep KSC operating. Please allow me a few minutes to recognize a few of these people (in alphabetical order): Club Use - Steve Barnes Dock Maintenance - Ted Bisterfeld Facilities Chair - Jim Carr Membership - Tracy Carr Mark at 2019 Change of Watch Dock Master - Ad Claessens Waterline - Phil Cook/Susan Brier Club Sailboats - Phil Cook Events - Liz Copps/Robyn Strickland Grounds Chair - Tommy Davis House Chair - Abbas Fiuzat Racing/Regatta - Doug French Sailing Education - Liz Keenen Club Motor Boats - John Landers/Bob Mortenson Planning Chair - Wes Legursky Work Credit Chair - Elizabeth McDaniel Safety Chair - Terry Patterson Treasury - Suzan Simmons Web Page - Chris Zander All the people listed above will be quick to note that they could not perform their duties without the help of member volunteers but each of them should be recognized for (Continued on the next page) 2 Change of Watch continued their willingness to take on a leadership role and keeping the club operational often without recognition. Next I would like to especially thank the outgoing Flag Officers and Board of Stewards. This past year presented challenges and decisions that none of us could foresee as we started the year. Each of them were deeply invested in keeping KSC available for all our members while still providing a safe environment for all to participate. Their individual and collective ability to give thought, advice, wisdom and at times humor to difficult situations was invaluable as we worked our way through the year. John Bruch, Steward Phil Cook, Steward Hank Goodman, Steward Sharon Hamilton, Steward Rick Harper, Steward Glenn Kats, Steward Bill Hurni, Past Commodore Terry Patterson, Treasurer Melanie (Williams) Neal, Secretary Jan Cook, Vice Commodore I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Jan Cook for her work as Vice Commodore. Jan jumped in with both feet to all operations of KSC. She not only gained valuable experience, she also brought her leadership skills. She was a valuable asset in every decision and for me she was a sounding board and often a voice of reason as we approached unprecedented Covid operations. I am excited for the opportunity to work with her as she takes the helm as KSC Commodore in 2021. You will find her insight and matter-of-fact style are invaluable for the club operations. I feel confident for our future with Jan heading up the leadership team. Lastly I would like to thank the membership for entrusting me as Commodore this past year. It has been a pleasure to serve as Commodore. I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. Sail On Mark Halstead Jan Cook at 2019 Change of Watch 3 Working on the Club — Despite Pandemic What A Great Wrap-up! by Jan Cook In February 2020 we had a tremendous turn-out for a Work Party kicking off the year and starting preparation for all of our favorite KSC activities. (For those who were there, you may remember our heaviest snow of the season!) Suddenly, instead of the seven Work Days that I had planned throughout the year, we were all confronted with a situation we would never have anticipated. Large gatherings were not going to be safe for quite some time. So members could have opportunities to earn Work Credit, we were able to provide small group projects “on demand.” We had many members take advantage of the offer, but it was not a viable option for everyone. The Race Committee (thank you, Doug and company!) went to the effort of modifying both the Turkey Shoot Regatta and Keel Boat Championship to be socially distanced events. I applied their strategies to plan a Work Day for November and was so grateful for the response! On November 20th we had over thirty members working hard. I can’t get over how much was accomplished. Since everyone had let me know they were coming ahead of time, assignments could be made and I want to thank those who contributed. They all went “above and beyond” and it shows! As a family, John Larmon, Mary Yau and Jack and Tallulah Yau-Larmon jumped right in on grounds projects. They helped John Landers transplant a hydrangea and dig post holes for parking signs. Tallulah helped her mother plant the winter flowers under the card reader while John pruned and Jack helped Bill Blask, Sharon Hamilton, Dwight Shelato and Ed Coulomb deepen the drainage ditch. Taming the run-off is an important task and needs constant upkeep. (Continued on the next page) 4 What A Great Wrap-up! continued Tommy Davis and Ted Bisterfeld removed a dead tree from the front of our fence. Ted and Linda (Bisterfeld) hauled and unloaded the limbs at C&D recycling. Joe Varieur and David Green did an incredibly thorough clearing of vegetation on the “cliff” in the dry storage lot. That should keep the brambles at bay until spring. John and Martha Steele cleared and organized the “middle” closet (near the motor boat keys) and it is ship-shape and easy to navigate. They also untangled and coiled anchor ropes for Race Committee & sorted PFD’s to make sure we had safe ones available for use. Zoran and Mazza Filipi worked hard clearing leaves and pine needles from the Main Beach while Bob Graves blew leaves off everything that didn’t move. (Stay out of his way with that back- pack blower!) Daryl Wurster and Kris Johnson cleaned grills until they shined. (Good incentive to keep them Jim Carr took the opportunity to repair some in good shape next spring!) After the crowd left electrical connections and take note of the next they also blew the leaves off the Clubhouse roof. batch of tasks. (There’s always something!) The Club Sailboats benefitted from the team of Donna O’Hara, Sally Fortson, Mike Garrett, Barbara Smith and Mary Landers applied their Greg Baker, Jim Belling and Bill Cody, cleaning experience to organize and safely serve lunch. them for the winter. Members of this group also I could not have “done” lunch without them. moved the Opti rack to improve accessibility. I want to thank everyone for following Covid-19 John O’Hara and Bill Casey removed a scrapped protocols! This year has been challenging and JY-15, repaired the work rack for Club Sailboats your cooperation made all the difference. and improved storage for boat components. I apologize if the list isn’t exhaustive, but I While the boats were off the beach being wanted to point out as many completed projects cleaned, Jim Belling thoroughly mowed and as possible. It is very possible that these hardy cleared the area for their return. volunteers accomplished additional tasks while I wasn’t looking! 5 INSIDE: • Safety on the Water INSIDE: • John and Bill’s Excellent Adventure • Pirate Day! • Expect the Unexpected! Scavenger Hunt & Costume Contest • Labor Day Boat Parade! July 2020 INSIDE: KEOWEE SAILING CLUB • Maritime Flea Market August 2020 • Upcoming Regattas • Our New Flagpole! KEOWEE SAILING CLUB February 2020 KEOWEE SAILING CLUB INSIDE: • Labor Day Boat Parade Contest Entries! • Sail Charter Part 3 • By-Law Amendments First KSC Work Party: KEOWEE SAILING CLUB It’s SNOW Big Deal October 2020 Racing at KSC! July 4th Racing by Doug French Hot Fun in the Summertime! Well, the final Fathom races were held on August 8th, by Scott and Susan Brier and the first-ever KSC anti-viral racing series is now history. After a “light and variable” start, a good contingent of sailors cleaned; in the office, main kitchen and enjoyed a blustery breeze that turned steady for the July 4th storeroom, the cabinets/shelves were sorted, As always, a whole bunch of race committee volunteers made it happen. Fathom and Distance races. reorganized and culled of excess materials; Pirate Day Members braved the inclement weather to A big thanks to our Fathom PRO’s — Roger Benedict, Liz Keenen, Debra Kruljac, and both kitchen and storeroom were given a top to support KSC’s 2020 first work party of 2020.