Starboard Tack JULY 2021
From The Commodore Russell Sims
WHAT A GREAT CLUB WE HAVE HERE! WIND: Wind is normally a blessing, COMMODORE'S TEA: I want to thank everyone for making but it has been wild of late. We are the Commodore's Tea so special for Lady Heather and me. I watching closely and, as of the day I'm appreciate that our cruising community is teaching us new writing this report, still hope that we can things and taking us on new adventures. This was our first time get off our Doublehanded race the to Middle Bass Island. It’s a pretty neat place; where else can weekend of June 26th. There is a fun party planned at North you fly to your house and park your plane in your back yard. Cape afterwards that we are all welcomed to attend. They have a nice pavilion and marina as well. We were greeted COMMODORE'S BALL: Lady Heather and I went to our with smiling faces and fun games. Thank you, Kathy and Doug, first non-WSSC commodore's ball this month at GIYC. It was a for being Port Captains and such good hosts. We had so many lot of fun getting dressed up and mingling with like-minded good laughs playing the games and some tight races to win people from other yacht clubs. They all had their own unique prizes. This brings us to the main event — THE TEA! Many stories. I found it interesting to hear what other clubs do and exotic spirits were poured into the bucket. Not all imbibed what’s important to them. The group is so friendly and willingly (you should have seen Kristy’s face). In the end I must welcoming, I think we would be warmly welcomed at all the say it was surprisingly tasty. Again, the camaraderie and fun clubs around here! I’m excited to be part of the 2021 class. The were infectious. FIFTIETH: I think the biggest part of the day Grosse Ile Yacht Club party was top notch and I want to thank was actually the Howe’s 50th wedding anniversary. It's such a them for having us there. I want to also wish them a great year big accomplishment. It's inspiring to see their happiness and all and we look forward to having them at our ball. of the good things they have done with their life together— THANK YOU TO COLLEEN BURY: I want to thank you from raising good kids to sailing adventures, what they do for again, Colleen, for all you did for the club. It was great to the club, and what they have done for each other from the have you as our Starboard Tack Editor for many years. You start until now. brought a lot to the newsletter, including some great BIG ADVENTURE—MAC SOLO RACE: How about Noel and articles and some fun stories. We sincerely thank you! John doing the single-handed race from Port Huron to STARBOARD TACK: Mackinac! It was great being able to track them on their Much is new! New editor Lea journey via a live feed; technology is amazing. They faced a Ellwood-Filkins. New email mighty challenge with the wild weather we were having. They [email protected] ... were faced with sustained heavy winds and big waves. More fun new stuff to follow. Lea Although Noel didn’t make it to Mackinac this time, I’m glad to is not new to the group (John and report that he did well and is safe at port. I’m still waiting to Lea joined in 1977). You may know hear a report from John. I will be excited to hear about their her, and if you don’t you should trip in person. The pictures and video are intense. take the time to meet her. Please
JULY General Membership Meeting has been CANCELLED. (That frees up an evening for a nice sail!)
August meeting — Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. — Location T.B.A.
Inside This Issue
Commodore’s Report 1-2 Past Commodores Corner 5 Calendar of Events 13-14 Membership - Member Spotlight, Activities Information & Updates 15-20 Vice Commodore’s Report (Racing) 2-3 5-8 Birthdays, Anniversary Album 2021 Lighthouse Challenge flyer & Rear Commodore’s Report (Cruising) 3 17, 19 BoatUS, US Sailing, I-LYA 9 Call for Sponsors flyer Secretary's Report (Minutes) 3, 22 CBP Global Entry 10 Cork Board & Advertising 21 Treasurer’s Report 4, 23 Officers & Club Contacts 11-12 Minutes of General Member Mtg. 22-25 www.westshoresailclub.org Page 2 WSSC Starboard Tack July 2021
Commodore (continued) support Lea in her endeavors with the Starboard Tack. As in first in-person meeting this year. We met at Myer Park in everything we do at WSSC, our participation is what makes it Trenton on a beautiful day. Carver was there to celebrate his special. birthday and we got to enjoy a yummy lemon meringue cake ACTIVITY CHAIRPERSON: While our Activity Chairperson that Lady Heather made! We look forward to seeing some hasn't changed, the email has. Starting now, please use more smiling faces at in-person meetings in the future. [email protected] Lady Heather and I hope you get out and enjoy the wind NEXT MEETING: THE JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS and the water as much as you can. We look forward to seeing CANCELLED, but please keep your eyes open for an email and you soon. on Facebook for the August meeting location. Stepping back to Sincerely, the June meeting, it was nice seeing so many people at our Commodore Russell Sims
From The Vice Commodore (including Racing Reports) John Kukla
Greetings Sailors and Racers, more the merrier. The basket and 50/50 Hopefully everyone has splashed by now or is close to it. raffles, and the silent auction proceeds The racing season has been good so far, with plenty more will benefit the Grosse Ile Community opportunities to enjoy the waters. I will say there appears to Sailing Foundation (a 501(c)3 be a bumper crop of weeds this season, and they are out early corporation). See the flyer on page 17 in this year. the "Activities Updates" section. I had the opportunity to crew for the Mills Race. It was my Since the afterglow is at the Grosse first time experiencing night sailing—I like it! Over 100 boats Ile Township Pavilion near the Water’s turned out and, of course, the afterglow and talking with other Edge Municipal Marina, I contacted Race Committee racers is great. them to inquire about transient dockage. Transient dockage is available HERE IS AN UPDATE ON OUR CLUB RACING PROGRAM along the wall on a first-come basis. WNATR: The Spring Series is completed with one race There may be some regular slips cancelled due to weather. Tentative make-up is August 4. We available as well. If you are interested in started the Summer series Wednesday, June 23 with 30 boats tying up at the marina for the afterglow, Fleet Captain: Racing registered across 5 classes. It's not too late to join us the contact person is Gregg Phillips at Wednesdays at the north mark. The new buoy locations seem 513-383-5478. Greg requested that you contact him a week in to be an improvement from last year, but we continue to look advance and he can advise about availability and options to toward Canada and are listening for any movement to open reserve a slip. He indicated there would be no charge if you the borders. just tie up for a few hours. If you stay the night, there is a flat DOUBLEHANDED RACE POSTPONED: The Doublehanded fee of $50. Race for June 26 was cancelled. Inclement weather resulted in VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE: poor attendance. 15-20 knots, on the nose, with rain and I AM STILL IN NEED OF A COMMITTEE BOAT. Contact me if possible thunderstorms, is not a recipe for a fun race. We are you are interested. Also, we will be making a buoy drop hoping to host this race on another Saturday later this season. sometime during the week before the race. If anyone is Stay tuned! interested in volunteering their boat or just participating let LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE REGATTA: Everything is on track me know. for our 19th Annual Lighthouse Challenge Regatta on JACK AND JILL RACE: This one is still a couple of months August 21. I CAN USE HELP IN SOLICITING SPONSORS for the away, but everything is on track for the September 5 race. Lighthouse Challenge. If you know of or have a contact with a OTHER AREA RACING: In support of the area sailing clubs, business or other potential sponsor please let me know. The here is a list of some upcoming events for July that are open to
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Vice Commodore (continued)
WSSC members. You can find more information and sign up FINDING RACE SIGN-UP AND INFORMATION: Racing through Notice of Race or the various club websites. registrations, sailing instructions, courses, and results for • FYC: Sail GI Sunday Rum Races, most Sundays WNATR, WSSC Specialty Races, and races sponsored by other clubs are found on the Notice Of Race website through the season at http://noticeofrace.net • GIYC: Independence Day Race, July 4
• FYC: Solo Race, July 10 See you on the water, • MBC: Sisters Race, July 17 Vice Commodore John Kukla • FYC: Midsummer races, July 21, 28 • FYC: Night Race, July 24 • I-LYA Sailing: Bayweek Regatta, July 30- Aug 1. (see I-LYA Bayweek flyer on page 18)
From The Rear Commodore (including Cruising Reports) Michael Ingrody
We're getting right into the heart of the sailing season. WEEKLONG CRUISE: In other news, Lots of exciting events have taken place already, but there are the Weeklong Cruise is coming up fast, still many more in the queue. starting Saturday, July 10th. To all those COMMODORE'S TEA: Early last month the cruisers had a interested who haven't signed up, please blast at the Commodore's Tea, with twelve boats sailing out reach out to me or Cruising Fleet Captain for some island fun. Kathy Howe pulled off an incredibly Dave Wright so we can get the necessary entertaining weekend, with some classic yard games — information to you right away. The cornhole, ladder toss, ring toss — and the more academic cruisers are headed to Geneva-On-The- "ASA" sailing term quiz. Hats off to Don for his expansive sailor Lake with plenty of exciting stops along Fleet Captain: Cruising vocabulary (and no, I'm not talking about four-letter words). the way. Winners of the games were allowed to choose nice nautical LATE SUMMER CRUISE: Also on the weekend of August prizes from the generous collection of donated items that the 28th, we will be heading to Sandusky’s Paper District Marina Howes received last year. There was also a celebrity for the Late Summer cruise. More information will be coming appearance on the island: Commodore Russ and Heather your way soon. Please reach out to Chuck Laskey if you have cruised by ferry to join in the festivities! As a gracious toast to any questions related to the accommodations. our great leader, the sailors emptied their bottles and mixed We’ve been having an incredible cruising year so far! With up a truly grand libation. three events left, there’s plenty of fun to be had! HOWES CELEBRATE FIFTIETH : Heather showed off her baking prowess once again, this time with a spectacular 50th Sincerely, anniversary cake for the Doug and Kathy Howe. VC John even Rear Commodore Michael Ingrody serenaded the couple with his accordion. Might I add, not a single note was out of place despite him pulling a near all-nighter during the Mills Race events. Congratulations to the Howes on their milestone anniversary!
Secretary (MINUTES OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING) Rick Bohl
Each month MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING are included near the back of the Starboard Tack, or as an attachment to the newsletter distribution email.
[Due to publishing constraints last month, the Minutes of both the MAY and JUNE General Membership Meetings are included in this newsletter.]
MINUTES of past meetings can be found on our website at www.westshoresailclub.org
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Treasurer’s Report Doug Howe
WHERE IS THE "FINAL" SPREADSHEET THIS MONTH? below. The "final" June 30th Treasurer's [Editor's Note] "Due to the monthly closing dates for our bank Report will be printed in next month's statements, and the deadline for publishing the Starboard Tack Starboard Tack." in order to distribute it to members timely and at least several The final report for June will be days before the General Membership Meeting ("GMM"), you presented at the next Membership meeting (August 5) and will notice that the Treasurer's report appearing in any current questions can be answered at that time. If you have questions ST will have "interim" figures dated about a week prior to the that cannot wait to be handled then, please contact me via end of each month. (The interim figures and notes are email at [email protected]. presented in the ST for informational and discussion purposes for our members to use at the General Membership Meeting.) Sincerely, The figures that are compiled after all accounts have been Treasurer Doug Howe through monthly closing, and the Treasurer creates the official "final" monthly report/spreadsheet, are presented at the next GMM and/or Executive Committee Meeting. That final report is included in the next month's Minutes. The June "interim" financial report (figures as of June 25, not June 30th) appears
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Past Commodores Corner
STORIES * TIPS * ADVICE BORN OF EXPERIENCE * FROM WSSC’s TREASURE TROVE OF PAST COMMODORES' STORIES [Editor's Note] "The Past Commodores Corner is a new Ted and friends had been partying addition to the Starboard Tack. Each month we invite the P/Cs most of the evening—so being aware of to share their great stories, their helpful hints, and their his surroundings was not foremost in his treasured bits of wisdom—occassionally born of difficult mind. When he asked, “How do you start this thing?" the CIYC experiences, but often just plain funny. I hope you enjoy the enthusiast showed him by starting up the sandsucker right Past Commodores Corner." then and there. IT WAS 2 A.M.!
"Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live The next morning we saw greasy footprints going from the long enough to make them all yourself." sandsucker directly to Ted’s front hatch. (Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady 1933-1945, IT'S A FUNNY STORY ... NOW. It was not so funny at the American political figure, diplomat and activist) time to those who were rudely awakened at 2am by the 'Noisy Giant Sandsucker of Cedar Island'! "Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes and So maybe when you're a guest at a another yacht club you the rest of us have to be the other people." should remember that, interesting though it may be, two in (Hilary Hinton "Zig" Ziglar, author, the morning is not really the best time to be curious about the salesman, motivational speaker) heavy excavation equipment.
IT'S 2 A.M.—DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR EXCAVATION This month's bit of humorous wisdom was shared by EQUIPMENT IS? "SANDSUCKER: (noun) A gravel pump and 1973 Past Commodore Richard "Dick" Synowiec barge that collect sand from the bottom of lakes..." (P/C Synowiec is one of WSSC's Still one of the most fun things to remember of WSSC in founding members, having formed years past was an event at Cedar Island Yacht Club. After a day the club with 11 others in 1972) of racing and the evening's afterglow, P/C Ted Moscynski was being introduced to the club's “sandsucker” by one of their enthusiastic members.
Membership Angela McKeith LET'S GET ACQUAINTED...NEW MEMBERS ANDREW JOHNSTON & APRIL COLE ANDREW JOHNSTON and APRIL COLE live in Monroe and sail "Black Pearl", a Beneteau 38. Says Andrew, "I started sailing in the 90s on my grandparents' boat at North Cape Yacht Club. I went to sail camp there as a kid. I love sailing, and I'm really excited for more adventures on Black Pearl." Andrew and April joined the club in 2020— and we're making it a point to catch up with our more recent "new" members to introduce them in the Starboard Tack.
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Membership (continued) LET'S GET REACQUAINTED... WSSC Anniversary Album and receive their album page. While the following description of The Anniversary Album will be MEMBERS RUSS & HEATHER SIMS particularly informative to new members, all members may find something interesting in the following description. THE ANNIVERSARY ALBUM WAS INTRODUCED IN 2012 TO CELEBRATE WSSC'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY AS A SAILING CLUB: Each member was given an album page (20in. X 27in.) on which they were to place pictures of their past sailing and other adventures associated with WSSC. Since then every new member has received an album page to record their sailing activities, club award presentations, and other fun activities. Because the Anniversary Album has photos from the very beginning of the club in 1972, the Album actually chronicles the history of the club and its members. The pictures below are of the WSSC Anniversary Album and of two sample pages. Please note that in addition to photos, other documents and information may be placed on 2021 COMMODORE RUSSELL SIMS and LADY HEATHER your page. The Lasky page includes the program celebrating were introduced to WSSC by P/C Dick Synowiec. Says Russ, Chuck's inauguration as Commodore of WSSC at the "My WSSC story starts with my passion for the America’s Cup. Commodore's Ball in 2012. I have included photos of the In the early 2000s I had the chance to sail on Stars & Stripes. construction of the Anniversary Album on the Pavia page. This experience opened doors for me to meet Dick Synowiec and start racing on his boat. Dick introduced me to WSSC and helped foster my love for sailing. I am now on my fourth sail boat—an S2 7.9—and have had the pleasure of bringing other people into our wonderful sailing community, including my wife Heather! The camaraderie, fun, and love WSSC has shown us over the years is what has really made our experience great."
MEMBER BIRTHDAYS IN JULY
Matthew Dubois...... 2 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ALL NEW MEMBERS Kelly Bohl ...... 4 ATTEND THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN AUGUST Leah Harmon ...... 8 TO PICK UP THEIR ALBUM PAGES. Any other member who Frank Pavia ...... 8 needs a page may receive one at that meeting. Denise Wagner ...... 19 NEXT YEAR WSSC WILL CELEBRATE ITS FIFTIETH Frank Christensen ...... 20 ANNIVERSARY! Please continue to send Frank Pavia your past Jim Bryan ...... 21 summer's and this summer's photos to update your album Lori Monk ...... 23 page. Send via email attachment to: Robert Collins ...... 23 [email protected] Don Hackett, Jr...... 24 Sincerely, Ana Kukla ...... 24 Membership Chairperson Angela McKeith This is your Birthday Song! It isn’t very long!
ANNIVERSARY ALBUM NEWS FROM FRANK PAVIA, ALBUM-KEEPER WSSC has added many members during the past 15 pandemic months. Because we were unable to meet as a club, new members were unable to be made aware of the
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WSSC Family & Friends Photo Fun Submit your photos to [email protected]
WSSC Commodore Russell Sims and Lady Heather Sims at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club Commodore’s Ball honoring GIYC 2021 Commodore Jim Ferguson & Lady Els
John McCallum placed 1st in Ontario class on 'Erewhon' a Tartan 37
Noel at mid-race on John at mid-race the bow of Arch Angel on Erewhon
WSSC members John McCallum on 'Erewhon' (left) and Noel Gingerich on 'Arch Angel' (right) before setting sail in the 2021 Great Lakes Singlehanded Society Port Huron to Mackinac Solo Race, June 19-21
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WSSC Family & Friends Photo Fun Submit your photos to [email protected]
They say the key to the “Tea” is getting the recipe proportions exactly right!
2021 COMMODORE’S TEA Cruise to Kelley’s Island
Doug & Kathy 50 Years! with an accordian serenade by Vice Commodore Kukla and cake from Lady Heather
On a day-cruise to Detroit Light with the Sims crew on Member Carver “Hussell” an S2 7.9 enjoys birthday cake at the June meeting (baked by Lady Heather)
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AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS — NEWS & INFORMATION
BoatUS / WEST MARINE Rep. Doug Howe West Shore Sail Club is a co-operating group with BoatUS. Our membership number is GA81337S. PLEASE NOTE: BoatUS no longer offers 50% off membership to co-operating groups, but there are still many benefits of renewing or joining BoatUS through WSSC, including a 10% discount on towing insurance; this membership also gives you the maximum savings at West Marine stores. To find out more go to https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/membership. From the BoatUS website: “Why Become A Member? Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the oldest and largest Membership association of boaters. BoatUS is the only national boating advocacy organization dedicated to protecting boaters from unfair taxes, fees and regulations. More boaters choose a BoatUS Membership with TowBoatUS towing services than any other boat towing provider. We have the largest network of towing vessels standing by to serve you, plus offer more than 25 additional Membership benefits and discounts, so you always get more than what you pay for!” FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Doug Howe at [email protected]
U.S. SAILING.ORG Rep. Doug Howe Renewing or joining through the club saves you money (a single membership is $55 through the club "MVP" membership link vs. $65 if you go directly through US Sailing at USSailing.org). The link for the MVP membership discount webpage is https://www1.ussailing.org/membership/MPP/Default.aspx?ycid=117266X Alternatively, here is the general link where you are prompted to choose your MVP club https://www1.ussailing.org/membership/mpp/default.aspx ABOUT US SAILING: "Serving the sport of sailing since 1897. As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing’s mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events. US Sailing sets the course enabling sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. Membership in US Sailing is open to all individuals and organizations, including all sailors, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, and officials without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression or mental or physical disability." (from the US Sailing website) MEMBERSHIP PERKS FOR YOU: • Education: Access to educational courses and seminars that will expand your abilities • Championships: Eligibility to compete in US Sailing Championships • Insurance: Insurance Solutions for US Sailing Members • Travel Discounts: As a member of US Sailing you are eligible to receive discount flights to US Sailing sanctioned events* on United Airlines • Discounts: Great discounts at our store and savings through our partners • Speed & Smarts Newsletter: Dave Dellenbaugh’s Speed & Smarts is a bi-monthly newsletter packed with tips to improve your racing performance There is more on membership at the US Sailing website https://www.ussailing.org/membership/ FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Doug Howe [email protected] at or Kathy Howe at [email protected]
I-LYA (INTER-LAKE YACHTING ASSOCIATION) Rep. Kathy Howe ABOUT I-LYA: "Inter-Lake Yachting Association ... Serving Lake Erie Area Boaters since 1885. I-LYA’s basic purpose is the protection and promotion of the interests of boat owners and watersports fans in the enjoyment of their sport. I-LYA is the US SAILING Regional Sailing Authority and Appeals Body for race protests in its area. Officers and committeemen are available to help its member clubs with boating-related problems. I-LYA is a watchdog for proposed legislation that may affect yachting and yachtsmen. Member clubs are represented by delegates to I-LYA and meet twice annually. I-LYA’s Annual Regatta [Bayweek] is held at Put-in-Bay, on South Bass Island, in western Lake Erie – the site of the historic Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. It draws as many as 200 sailboats and 150 powerboats annually. The Junior Regatta draws over 150 youth sailors each year. I-LYA’s membership includes clubs from both the United States and Canada, making for strong international competition. I-LYA seeks corporate sponsorship to improve the services provided to its members and to control costs." (from the I-LYA website) WSSC is a member of I-LYA and every member of an I-LYA club is automatically a member of I-LYA. Note: I-LYA MINUTES FOLLOW WSSC MINUTES AT THE BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER. I-LYA meetings are held twice annually and minutes generally appear in the January and May issues of the Starboard Tack. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Kathy Howe at [email protected]
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AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS — NEWS & INFORMATION (continued)
GLOBAL ENTRY 2021 (Customs & Border Protection- USA RE-ENTRY) Rep. Doug Howe Now is the time to start the process to have a good return from your boating trip to Canada. NOTE: per a personal conversation on June 6, 2019 with U.S. immigration (phone number 313-393-3949), “THE I-68 NO LONGER EXISTS.” The only way to register your return to the U.S. is to use CBP ROAM. I find this easiest to use from my cell phone. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GLOBAL ENTRY can be found at the "Pleasure Boats and Private Flyers" website found at https://www.cbp.gov/travel/pleasure-boats-private-flyers. Boaters looking for a new, faster way to report their arrival and/or apply for a registered boater program may use the CBP-ROAM app, available for free on the Apple App and Google Play stores. Boaters may also continue to report their arrival via designated telephone reporting numbers, if desired (Note: there have been reports of ‘harassment’ if you call in). US CUSTOMS HAS TRANSITIONED TO THE MOBILE APP "CBP ROAM": (CBP ROAM means Customs and Border Protection Reporting Offsite Arrival - Mobile) CBP Roam is a free mobile application that provides an option for pleasure boaters to report their U.S. entry to CBP via their personal smart device, or a tablet located at certain local businesses to satisfy re-entry reporting requirements. In limited areas, travelers arriving in remote locations may also be eligible to use the CBP ROAM app. The CBP ROAM app also qualifies as an Alternative Inspection System that satisfies the boat operator's legal requirement to report for face-to-face inspection in accordance with 8 CFR 235.1. While you can still “call in” our members reported long wait times and triggering customs to come to the boat. I used the CBP ROAM app in 2018 and 2019. It is super-easy and makes reporting into the U.S. quick and painless. CBP ROAM WORKS LIKE THIS: 1. Enter your method of entry. 2. Travelers should download the CBP ROAM app on their web-enabled smart device. Note that a free LOGIN.GOV account is required to use the CBP ROAM app. After opening the CBP ROAM app, tap “Sign In”. 3. Travelers who do not have a login.gov account should “Create an account” and follow the instructions 4. Travelers who already have a login.gov account should sign into their existing account, and will be redirected back to the CBP ROAM app . NEXUS WORKS WITH CBP ROAM: The best way to return to the US is to obtain a Nexus card for everyone on the boat. Reporting in is by using the CBP Roam app from your phone. If you preloaded and entered your information, reporting in is easy. The NEXUS Marine program is a joint Canada—U.S. initiative that offers facilitated customs and immigration clearance for recreational, low-risk boaters entering either country through registration into the program. NEXUS is valid for 5 years and satisfies the boat operator's legal requirement to report to a port-of-entry for face-to-face inspection in accordance with 8 CFR 235.1, but boaters must still phone in their arrival to satisfy 19 USC 1433. A Nexus card is $50 for 5 years ($10 per year). More information at https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/. You should enroll online: select NEXUS at the center top of the "Trusted Traveler Programs" page. The NEXUS card is also handy if/when you fly as it qualifies for the GOES system which usually doesn’t have very long lines. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Doug or Kathy Howe at [email protected] or call 734-675-6133
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WSSC CONTACTS
OFFICE / COMMITTEE / ACTIVITY or EVENT CONTACT PHONE EMAIL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Commodore Russ Sims 734-642-8007 [email protected] Vice Commodore John Kukla 734-558-4147 [email protected] Rear Commodore Michael Ingrody 313-590-5131 [email protected] Secretary Rick Bohl 734-671-5793 [email protected] Treasurer Doug Howe 734-675-6133 [email protected] Membership Officer Angela McKeith 313-598-4864 [email protected]
Executive Board Members Dave Monk 734-676-9656 [email protected] Executive Board Members Dick Synowiec 734-676-0694 [email protected]
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WSSC CONTACTS
OFFICE / COMMITTEE / ACTIVITY or EVENT CONTACT PHONE EMAIL
STANDING AND OTHER COMMITTEES * indicates Standing Committee
*Activities Chairperson Renee Tackett 734-752-3275 [email protected]
Advertising (ad placement) Starboard Tack Editor 734-612-8181 [email protected]
Anniversary Album Frank Pavia 734-331-4017 [email protected]
*Audit Committee Treasurer 734-675-6133 [email protected]
Boat U.S. Representative Doug Howe 734-675-6133 [email protected]
Budget Committee Commodore Commodore (Executive Committee)
By-Laws Committee Commodore Commodore (Commodores Committee)
Commodore’s Ball Chairperson Karen Laughner 313-815-7783 [email protected]
*Commodores Committee Chairperson Commodore [email protected]
*Cruising Committee Chairperson Rear Commodore [email protected]
Cruising Log Master Kathy Howe [email protected]
Fleet Captain—Cruising Dave Wright 734-365-9074 [email protected]
Fleet Captain—WNATR Chris McCardell 810-602-1043 [email protected]
Fleet Captain—Racing (Specialty Races) Chris McCardell 810-602-1043 [email protected]
Facebook Page Administrator) Christy Yee (contact through WSSC Facebook page)
Historian Mike Jablonski [email protected]
I-LYA Delegate Kathy Howe 734-552-0962 [email protected]
M.C. (Commodore’s Ball and Special Events Emcee) Gale Laughner 313-388-7284 [email protected]
Meeting Programs Rear Commodore Rear Commodore
Membership Database updates Angela McKeith [email protected]
Newsletter Editor (Starboard Tack) Lea Ellwood-Filkins 734-612-8181 [email protected]
Nomination Committee Commodore Commodore (Commodores Committee)
PHRF-LE Delegate VOLUNTEER NEEDED
PHRF-LE Measurer Dick Synowiec 734-676-0694 [email protected]
Port Captains: Cruising Events (see information on each Event in the "Activities Updates" section of this newsletter
Port Captains: Specialty Races (see information on each Event in the "Activities Updates" section of this newsletter
*Race Committee Chairperson Vice Commodore [email protected]
Social Media Moderator Executive Committee
Swap Meet Chairperson Renee Tackett [email protected]
Webmaster Lance Yee [email protected]
WNATR Race Committee Boat Chairperson Fleet Captain-Racing [email protected] (Chris McCardell)
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2021—WSSC CALENDAR OF EVENTS—2021
WSSC Meetings & Events 2021 Date & Time and Location Event Contact RED indicates WNATR race — ORANGE indicates specialty race — BLUE indicates cruising event JANUARY General Membership Meeting Jan 7 on Zoom Russ Sims and CHANGE OF WATCH Racing Committee Meeting Jan 11, 7:00 pm on Zoom John Kukla
Cruising Committee Meeting Jan 24, 2:00 pm on Zoom Michael Ingrody
FEBRUARY General Membership Meeting Feb 4, 7:30 pm on Zoom Russ Sims
MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE Due at or before Feb. Gen. Membership Mtg. Doug Howe, Treasurer
MARCH General Membership Meeting Mar 4, 7:30 pm on Zoom Russ Sims APRIL General Membership Meeting April 1, 7:30 pm on WebEx Russ Sims
WNATR Buoy Launch May 1 all day (backup day May 8) John Kukla
MAY General Membership Meeting May 6, 7:30 pm on Webex Russ Sims
Icebreaker “Dry Cruise” & Potluck May 15, 2021 (1pm - 3pm) Chuck Laskey
Membership Renewal Due May 15 Online or Snail Mail Doug Howe, Treasurer
WNATR Skippers Meeting May 16 Chris McCardell
WNATR Spring Series #1 May 19 Chris McCardell
WNATR Spring Series #2 May 26 Chris McCardell
Memorial Day Cruise May 29 - May 31 to Toledo Beach, LaSalle MI Christy and Lance Yee
WNATR Spring Series #3 June 2 Chris McCardell June 3, 7:30 pm at Meyer Elias Park, Trenton JUNE General Membership Meeting Russ Sims and on Webex link Cruising Award Registration Deadline June 10 postmark Kathy Howe
Commodore’s Tea June 12 - June 13 at Middle Bass Island Kathy Howe
WNATR Spring Series #4 June 16 Chris McCardell
WNATR Summer Series #1 June 23 Chris McCardell Port Captain Dave Monk Double-Handed Port-to-Port Race June 26 Dockage Duane Burgoyne WNATR Summer Series #2 June 30 Chris McCardell
J U L Y WNATR Summer Series #3 July 7 Chris McCardell
JULY General Membership Meeting (CANCELLED for July Only) July 10 Kelleys Island; July 11 Lorain; July 12 Mentor; Weeklong Cruise Dave Wright July 13-14 Geneva; July 15-16 Cleveland; July 17 Vermillion WNATR Summer Series #4 July 14 Chris McCardell
WNATR Make Up Day #1 Aug 4 Chris McCardell
AUGUST General Membership Meeting Aug 5, 7:30pm, location TBD Russ Sims WNATR Fall Series #1 Aug 11 Chris McCardell WNATR Fall Series #2 Aug 18 Chris McCardell Lighthouse Challenge Race for Charity Aug 21 John Kukla
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2021—WSSC 2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS—2021 . . . (continued)
WSSC Meetings & Events 2021 Date & Time and Location Event Contact RED indicates WNATR race — ORANGE indicates specialty race — BLUE indicates cruising event WNATR Fall Series #3 Aug 25 Chris McCardell
Late Summer Cruise Aug 28-Aug 29 to Sandusky
WNATR Fall Series #4 Sep 1 Chris McCardell
SEPTEMBER General Membership Meeting Sep 2, 7:30pm, location TBD Russ Sims
Jack & Jill Race Sep 5 - Afterglow at (tentative) GBY John Kukla
WNATR Make Up Day #2 Sep 8 Chris McCardell
WNATR—Buoy pullout Sep 25 Chris McCardell Sep 25-Sep 26* to Monroe Boat Club Harvest Moon Cruise (May be delayed 1 week for haul out Monroe Boat Club) OCTOBER General Membership Meeting Oct 7, 7:30 pm, location TBD Russ Sims
WSSC Racing & Cruising Awards Night October __ (date and location TBD)
NOVEMBER General Membership Meeting Nov 4, 7:30 pm TBD Russ Sims
COMMODORE’S BALL Nov 6 Russell Sims
Cruising Committee Meeting Nov TBD
General Membership Meeting Meeting: Russ Sims DECEMBER Dec 2, 7:30 pm TBD & Christmas Party Party: ??? Winter “Car Cruise” TBA See ACTIVITIES UPDATES pages for detailed information and updates on events listed in the WSSC Calendar of Events.
EVENTS OF INTEREST at ASSOCIATE, AFFILIATE, and NEARBY CLUBS Event Dates Event Contact GIYC Day Race May 29 Grosse Ile Yacht Club TYC Mills Race June 11—12 Toledo Yacht Club Race Chairman Ron Soka Ford “Nite” Race June 19 Ford Yacht Club Race Committee Race for Hope June 26 North Cape Yacht Club NCYC Commodore Perry Race June 27 North Cape Yacht Club GIYC Independence Day Race July 4 Grosse Ile Yacht Club FYC Midsummer Wed. Night Races July 21 & July 28 Ford Yacht Club (on WNATR course) Bayview Port Huron to Mackinac Race July 24—26 Bayview Yacht Club Race Chairman Greg Thomas GIYC Deepwater Race July 29 Grosse Ile Yacht Club I-LYA Bay Week Sail Regatta July 30—August 2 Inter-Lake Yachting Association GIYC Downriver Race August 7 Grosse Ile Yacht Club MBC Ladies Race August 8 Monroe Boat Club FYC Regatta (AYC) August 13-14 Ford Yacht Club MBC Solo Challenge August 14 Monroe Boat Club NCYC Irene Race August 15 North Cape Yacht Club LMYC Fighting Island Race August 19 LaSalle Mariners Yacht Club GIYC Labor Day Race September 6 Grosse Ile Yacht Club September 18—19 GIYC Bluenose Regatta Grosse Ile Yacht Club 2 races Sat. / 1 race Sun. Frostbite Regatta Oct Ford Yacht Club
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ACTIVITIES UPDATES — Upcoming Event Information for WSSC, Sister Clubs, Affiliates, and Friends
• One class for racing boats going out with old sails or new CHECK HERE EACH MONTH FOR UPDATES sails (We call this the “fancy pants” class) ______First start is at 2:30pm on each Sunday, and your handicap Look in this “Events” section for information about may change weekly depending where you finished, so please our upcoming races, cruises, and other events, check noticeofrace.net for your rating each week. Exact start information provided in various past issues of the times are based on your rating being it is a pursuit race. Starboard Tack and accumulated here with updates. All protests are not heard by the Race Committee and settled by nerf guns at 10 paces or long games of Monopoly. JULY 10—18 : WSSC And finally for the best part...1st boat to finish in each class gets a bottle of rum that week. WEEKLONG CRUISE TO OHIO PORTS Sign up today at http://noticeofrace.net/eventpage.aspx? Join for all or part of the weeklong cruise. Fleet &ID=976. There are entry forms, directions, etc. Please make Captain-Cruising Dave Wright says “It does not matter if checks out to "SailGI". $15 a race, or all 11 races for $100. All you’re a salty sailor or new to cruising, the port captains profits go to SailGI, a 501c3 that teaches Veterans and Active- and other club members will be happy to help and Duty military personnel how to sail. ensure everyone has a good time!” FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT FYC or John · July 10 Kelleys Island—Port Captain Carver Dumke Kukla 313-377-2446 · July 11 Lorain—Port Captains John & Ana Kukla JULY 30—AUGUST 2 I-LYA 734-558-4147 BAY WEEK SAIL REGATTA · July 12 Mentor—Port Captain Jon Cotter “The Bay Week Sail Regatta is the oldest and one of · July 13-14 Geneva—Port Captains Dave & Amy Wright the most prestigious sailing competitions on the Great 734-365-9074 Lakes, celebrating over 100 years. The Regatta Week has · July 15-16 Cleveland—Port Captain Michael Ingrody long been a proving ground for the most able and skilled · July 17 Vermillion—Port Captain Ted Wagg sailors and the fastest of boats from the cradle of Respond if joining for part or all of the cruise—or if America sailing history. The highlight of the season, the you might join, but haven’t firmed up your Weeklong Sailing Regatta offers exciting racing for sailors of all Cruise plans yet, let us know. TO REGISTER OR FOR classes, plus on-shore activities galore, including award MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Fleet Captain—Cruising events, parties and the entertainment and recreational Dave Wright at [email protected] attractions of Put-in-Bay and South Bass Island. Classes include Handicap (LE-PHRF, JAM, MORC, Offshore JULY 11—SEPT 12 FYC Multihull); One Design (Interlake, Thistle, JY15), Offshore SUNDAY RUM RACES (DACRON RACES) One Design (tartan 10, J Boats 22, 24, 105) One Design IT IS TIME TO START THE FYC 2021 SUNDAY RUM RACES Centerboard & Catamaran; and Cruising Class with (FORMALLY KNOWN AS THE “DACRON RACE”) optional Casual Racing” (from I-LYA website). FYC plans to resume their "Sunday Rum Races" (pursuit SEE FLYER for Bayweek on page 18. style racing for the less serious racer, formally known as the FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT John Kukla, Vice Dacron Races). WSSC VC John Kukla says, "Ana and I did some Commodore; or Kathy Howe, WSSC delegate to I-LYA of these last year and had a ball! It was a great way to have friends out on the boat and do something more exciting than AUGUST 21 : WSSC just make a run around the Detroit Light. I can't speak of the rum as we never actually won a race. Below is an excerpt from LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE RACE TO the announcement email I received from FYC." BENEFIT GROSSE ILE COMMUNITY Races are on the following Sundays, weather permitting: SAILING FOUNDATION 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12. Sunday Rum Races are very laid back, pursuit style races. This year’s Lighthouse Challenge race proceeds The intent is to get more boats out on the water for friendly benefit the GROSSE ILE COMMUNITY SAILING competition. We encourage asking who has rights at a mark! FOUNDATION. “From its inception in 2003, the GICSF has There are two classes: provided guidance, support and assistance to local • One class for cruising boats (Dacron Class, Pentex is ok if sailors, sailing organizations and those with a passion for you are a cruising boat with a bimini, anchor on the bow, our sport in furthering sailing education, on the water air conditioning, etc.) safety, and competition.
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ACTIVITIES UPDATES (continued) AFTERGLOW LOCATION: GI Township Pavilion next to OCTOBER (TBD) : WSSC Smokies on the Water. Dinner $12. (see Lighthouse RACING AWARDS NIGHT Challenge flyer on page 17) WSSC RACING TROPHIES AND AWARDS Transient dockage is available along the wall on a first- come basis. There may be some regular slips available as well. Racing Flags & Trophies If you are interested in tying up at the marina for the WSSC (Racing) Boat of the Year–Spinnaker afterglow, the contact person is Gregg Phillips at WSSC (Racing) Boat of the Year–Jib & Main 513-383-5478. Contact him a week in advance for availability WSSC Lighthouse Challenge–Spinnaker and options to reserve a slip. No charge if you just tie up for a WSSC Lighthouse Challenge–Jib & Main few hours. If you stay the night, there is a flat fee of $50. WSSC WNATR Spinnaker Overall SEEKING MORE SPONSORS: If you are or know of a WSSC WNATR Jib & Main Overall business or other potential sponsor, please contact Vice WSSC Doublehanded Race–Spinnaker Commodore John Kukla. WSSC Doublehanded Race–Jib & Main WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF A COMMITTEE BOAT FOR WSSC Jack & Jill Race—Spinnaker THIS RACE WSSC Jack & Jill Race—Jib & Main FOR MORE INFORMATION or to volunteer CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Vice Vice Commodore John Kukla Commodore John Kukla
AUGUST 28—29 : WSSC NOVEMBER 6 : WSSC LATE SUMMER CRUISE COMMODORE’S BALL To Sandusky. Celebrating the Commodore. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Fleet Captain— LOCATION: TBD Cruising Dave Wright CRUISING FLAGS, TROPHIES, AND AWARDS: Cruising Flags & Trophies SEPTEMBER 5 : WSSC WSSC (Cruising) Boat of the Year JACK & JILL RACE WSSC (Cruising) Distance Race starts at 1pm. Recognition Award The Afterglow/Corn roast is a BYOB and a Dish-to-Pass WSSC Sans Pareil event. The Corn Roast costs only $5 for supplied corn on the Also awarding the 'FWEDA CUP and the BERTIE CUP cob, chicken, potatoes, water, and pop. Please Bring your FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Commodore yummiest famous dish. Afterglow following race starts at Russell Sims 4:30pm at (tentative) Gibraltar Boat Yard, 28731 North Gibraltar Road Gibraltar, MI 48173 DECEMBER 2 : WSSC FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT V/C John Kukla DECEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY SEPTEMBER 25 : WSSC FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Russ Sims WNATR BUOY PULLOUT (meeting) and Activities Chairperson (party) FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Vice Commodore John Kukla DECEMBER 3—5 : I-LYA I-LYA FALL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25—26 : WSSC The Fall meeting will be held on December 4th at the HARVEST MOON CRUISE Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. (ALTERNATE DATE OCTOBER 2—3) FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Kathy Howe, (May be delayed for MBC haul out Monroe Boat WSSC delegate to I-LYA Club). FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Fleet Captain— DECEMBER T.B.A. : WSSC Cruising Dave Wright WINTER “CAR CRUISE” FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Activities Chairperson
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2021—WSSC Lighthouse Challenge Regatta & Fundraiser—2021
WEST SHORE SAIL CLUB 19TH ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021
2021 WSSC LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE REGATTA NEEDS SPONSORS AND DONATIONS
If you know of a business or an individual (or you!) who would like to be a SPONSOR for the Lighthouse Challenge charity fundraiser CONTACT Vice Commodore John Kukla at [email protected]
2021 WSSC LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE RACE 2021 SPONSORSHIPS & AFTERGLOW FUNDRAISER PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
“From its inception in 2003, the GICSF has training programs, has helped local learn-to-sail provided guidance, support and assistance to local programs in the purchase of beginner and sailors, sailing organizations and those with a intermediate training sailboats, has provided junior passion for our sport in furthering sailing education, sailing tuition scholarships to sailors in need of on the water safety, and competition. Over the 19 financial assistance, and has provided financial years of its existence, the GICSF has provided assistance for local sailors to attend seminars and tuition grants to candidates for US Sailing Instructor national sailing championship regattas.” “The GICSF Board of Directors strongly believe in the positive lifelong impact of the sailing experience.”
If you know of a business or an individual who would like to donate SILENT AUCTION or RAFFLE ITEMS for the Afterglow charity events CONTACT Vice Commodore John Kukla at [email protected]
The GICSF is a state and federally incorporated non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization.
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2020—WSSC LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE SPONSORS—2020
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors of the 2020 WSSC Lighthouse Challenge.
All proceeds went to support the important work of . . .
HELPING DOWNRIVER FAMILIES WITH A CHILD ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
MIMI’S MISSION is a local 501c3 non-profit organization that has been helping Downriver families in need since 2015. The organization has evolved over the years and in 2021, our focus and mission are to aid Downriver families with autistic children. Through generous donations from businesses and individuals, Mimi’s Missions is often able to provide help and resources to families who have these children with special needs. Our programs do not offer financial or monthly assistance, but instead give specific and often immediate assistance to these families.
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MEMBERS’ CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE: 1992 Catalina 30 MKII Tall Rig ‘No Agenda’ is for Sale! Ready to Sail & in the Water- 1992 Catalina 30 MKII Tall Rig, Wing Keel, Walk-Thru Transom, M25XP Universal Diesel Engine, Bimini, Cockpit Shower, Main is 6 years Thank you! to Elliott’s Bakery and Coffee Shop for donating old, Genoa is 12 years old, terrific BIRTHDAY CAKES for our birthday celebration fun Canvas Bimini, Sail Covers, at our General Membership Meetings each month. Winch Covers, Pedestal Covers are all 4 years old, Cockpit Cushions, EV100 Raymarine Autopilot (7 years old), #40 ST Lewmar Primary Winches, #16ST Lewmar Cabin Top Winch, #16 Lewmar Cabin Top Winch, Lowrance GPS, Delta Anchor, Gore 3-Blade Folding Prop with 10% Overdrive (5 years old), Refrigerator/Freeze (4 years old), Start Battery (2 months old), House Bank Batteries (5 years old), Propane Stove with 2 Burners, Microwave, 6 gallon Water Heater, 17 gallon Holding Tank, Raritan Head (10 years old), 45 gallon Fresh Water Tanks, Radio & Cockpit Speakers (4 years old), Bose Speakers in Saloon. Located on Western Lake Erie. Asking $25,000. CONTACT LANCE AT 248-622-7274.
CLASSIFIED ADS AVAILABLE: Classified ads (like ADVERTISE IN THE this one) available free to members of WSSC. Advertise STARBOARD TACK! your “things” or your “services” to let other WSSC members know how they can help you (by buying CLASSIFIED ADS “stuff” you don’t need any more) or how you can help ARE FREE FOR MEMBERS them (by providing services they can use) — It’s a WIN WIN! DISPLAY ADS AVAILABLE! PRICED PER YEAR* (min. 11 ISSUES) CLASSIFIED ADS CAN INCLUDE PHOTOS: $25 per year business card size Don’t forget that your classified ads $50 per year 1/3 page size (which are free to WSSC members)
*Member’s Discount on Display Ads* can include one or more photos of the items or services you have for Send ad to: (high quality graphics, please) Editor, Starboard Tack—West Shore Sail Club sale! Submit your ad information P.O. Box 369 Trenton, MI 48183-0369 and quality photo(s) to the or Email to: [email protected] Starboard Tack Editor.
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Secretary (Minutes of MAY 2021 General Membership Meeting) Rick Bohl
West Shore Sail Club General Membership Meeting Minutes MAY 2021
Thursday – May 6, 2021 – Via Zoom
In attendance: Russell Sims, Commodore John Kukla, Vice Commodore Mike Ingrody, Rear Commodore Doug Howe, Treasurer Angela McKeith, Membership Chairperson Rick Bohl, Secretary
Members Present: Carver Dumke, Colleen Bury, Alec Chabolowski, Kathy Howe, John & Amy, Christy Yee, Todd Duffet, Lea Ellwood-Filkins, Dave Wright, Wally Cross
Meeting called to order by Commodore Sims; 7:31 PM via Zoom
2021 Commodore’s Report – Russell Sims • Commodore Sims thanked all of those folks who volunteer and make WSSC a great organization. With special thanks to Colleen Bury for her work on the Starboard Tack. • We are looking for a venue to hold an in-person meeting in June. • A bowling event is scheduled for Thursday 5/20/2021, at Biddle Bowl.
2021 Vice Commodore’s Report – John Kukla • The buoys are in! The courses will be on line shortly. Check Notice of Race. • The WNATR skippers meeting is scheduled for 5/17/2021 at GIYC. There are currently about 20 boats registered. • Thank you to Ray Crooks who supplied his boat and was instrumental in launching the WNATR buoys. The Board has offered him an honorary membership and a burgee as well as a $50 dollar Boaters Value gift certificate for his assistance with the buoy launch. • The Double-Handed race will be going to North Cape Yacht Club. They are providing complementary dockage and there is an afterglow for their Charity race to which we have been invited. Food and a band! Please contact Duane Burgoyne to co ordinate dockage. • The Light House Challenge course has been established. The venue for the afterglow is Waters Edge and the charity is the Grosse Ile Sailing Foundation. • The Jack & Jill race is scheduled for 9/5/2021 with the afterglow at the Gibraltar Boar Yard. • The Grosse Ile Sailing Foundation has offered a digital display board for the use of the WSSC race committee.
2021 Rear Commodore’s Report – Mike Ingrody • RC Ingrody thanked Dave Wright for his work with the cruising committee. He also thanked the Port Captains for their work to date. • The Ice Breaker will be at the Laskey’s property. 5/15/2021 1pm – Bring a chair and a dish. Dogs and burgers will be provided. This is a chance for all those members who have not renewed their membership to renew in person. • The membership list is now in a central location on a Google drive. • The Memorial Day cruise is to Toledo Beach on May 29-30. Lance and Christy Yee are the port captains. They need a head count by 5/21 to make a decision regarding dinner options. Dockage has increased to $1.50 per foot. The cruising meeting will be held at Lance and Christy’s boat. Social gathering at 3 - Look for the Mother Goose Flag – 5 pm dinner at the Sand Bar. There is no breakfast available, so please plan accordingly. • The week long cruise stop in Cleveland will be at the Oasis, $2.25 per foot. Each boat has to make their own reservations. • The Commodore’s Tea will be at Middle Bass 6/12 - 6/13. For those attending, please provide boat info to Kathy Howe.
Treasurer’s Report – Doug Howe Doug presented the attached April financial report.
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Secretary (Minutes of MAY 2021 — continued)
WSSC Finances April 30, 2021 Year to Date Budget Income Expenses Income Expenses Income Expenses NOTES: known income / expenses Income outstanding Deposits Membership $ 1,238.08 $ 3,419.08 $ 3,070.00 income Pending 50-50 Raffle $ 780.00 Other Donations $ 670.00 Commodore's Ball $ 4,200.00 Race $ 2 42.00 $ 2 42.00 $ 4,725.00 Race - Dinner $ 970.00 General / Advertising $ - $ 0 .16 Activities, Shirts $ 450.00 Cruising $ 35.00 $ 330.00 Total $ 1,480.08 $ 3,696.24 $ 1 5,195.00 Expenses Membership : $ 175.00 Outstanding check(s): General $ 320.17 $ 1,803.00 $ 3,470.00 $ 1,260.00 Chubb Insurance Other Donation $ 500.00 Commodore's Ball: $ 5,200.00 Race: $ 40.00 $ 40.00 $ 4,500.00 Outstanding charge(s) Race -food $ 750.00 $188.00 USPS P O Box 369 Activities : (Pavilion Rental) $ 250.00 $ 100.00 Henry Ford Foundation Hospice Cruising $ 350.00 $149.50 MagicJack Phone Number Total $ 360.17 $ 1,843.00 $ 15,195.00 $437.50 February Income/Expenses (Total): $ 1,119.91 Bills paid in cash: $ - Net - Checking Balance change: $ 1,119.91
March 31, 2021 April 30, 2020 Bank Report 4/30/2021 Balance Income / Expe nBsaelance Checking Balance $ 13,853.49 $ 1,119.91 $ 14,973.40 $ 1 4,973.40 reconciled Savings: $ 2,006.57 0.02 $ 2,006.59 $ 2,006.59 reconciled Certificate of Deposit: $ 3,807.47 0.16 $ 3,807.63 $ 3,807.63 reconciled Credit Card (outstanding) 20.17 $ 4 37.50 $ 437.50 reconciled due May 22, 2021 Note: Certificate of Deposit renews February 22 and August 23 of 2021
Membership Chairperson’s Report – Angela McKeith • We have 193 members. • 59 Families (103 members) have renewed – the renewal rate is ahead of last year. • There are 11 Life Active members that are not required to pay dues.
Starboard Tack - Colleen Bury • Thank you to RC Mike for the email list. • Colleen also thanked everyone for the hospice donation and the card for her mom.
ILYA - Kathy Howe • The ILYA report is in the Starboard Tack
Boat US – Doug Howe • WSSC is a cooperating group with Boat US. WSSC members may join for a ½ price fee.
US Sailing • WSSC is a member of US Sailing. WSSC members may join for a discounted fee.
PHRF • WSSC is currently without a PHRF representative. Any volunteers?
Old Business • The By-Law revisions are with the Past Commodore group for review. Doug Howe will inquire as to their status.
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Secretary (Minutes of MAY 2021 — continued)
New Business • Todd Duffett, on behalf of the Grosse Ile Sailing Foundation described the offered digital display board. A discussion ensued regarding its operation and function. Comments were favorable.
Birthdays • Commodore Sims announced the May birthdays. They all were honored with a rousing rendition of the Birthday Song!
Motion to adjourn by Doug Howe, second by Russ Sims. Meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM
Minutes submitted by Rick Bohl, Secretary
Secretary (Minutes of JUNE 2021 General Membership Meeting) Rick Bohl
West Shore Sail Club General Membership Meeting Minutes – June 2021
Thursday – June 3, 2021 – Meyer Ellias Park, Trenton
Officers and Chairpersons in attendance: Russell Sims, Commodore John Kukla, Vice Commodore Mike Ingrody, Rear Commodore Doug Howe, Treasurer Angela McKeith, Membership Chair Absent Officers: Rick Bohl, Secretary Members in attendance: Approximately 30 people, including Past Commodores Lozon and Munk
Meeting called to order by Commodore Sims at 7:30 PM
2021 Commodore’s Report – Russell Sims • Things are going well. Not much to report • The Opening of the Island activities have been canceled.
2021 Vice Commodore’s Report – John Kukla • WNATR are underway and going well.
2021 Rear Commodore’s Report – Mike Ingrody • The Ice Breaker was a success. Thirty people attended. • The Commodore's Tea is on June 12 at Middle Bass Island (which is also Doug & Kathy Howe’s 50th wedding anniversary – Congratulations!)
Treasurer’s Report – Doug Howe • Doug presented the attached May 2021 financial report.
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Secretary (Minutes of JUNE 2021 — continued)
Membership Chairperson Report – Angela McKeith • We also have a robust contact list thanks to the team. • There was a cake to celebrate birthdays and Carver received it.
Starboard Tack – Lea Ellwood-Filkins • Please welcome aboard Lea Ellwood-Filkins as the new Starboard Tack Editor. She is requesting all articles be submitted in pretty much any non-PDF format to allow for easy editing. • Submit to: [email protected] • Also in her words: “The deadline for submitting information to the Starboard Tack is the 25th of the month. 23:59:59 on the 25th of the month is a hard-stop, keel stuck in the mud, deadline.”
Old Business • None
New Business • None
Motion to adjourn by Doug Howe, second by John Kukla. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 +/- PM
Minutes submitted by Rick Bohl, Secretary
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