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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 STARBOARD TACK is the monthly newsletter of the West Shore Sail Club, Trenton, Michigan. Published 12 issues annually on the first of each month. DISTRIBUTION is by email to WSSC members, and by posting on the public section of the WSSC website. ARTICLES AND AD DEADLINE IS 25TH OF MONTH PRIOR TO PUBLICATION DATE, EXCEPT December deadline is December 20th. Submit all written information in Word or compatible format. Submit ads, graphics, photos in JPG, PNG, or PDF format. Please submit “high quality” (at least 600x600) graphics and photos. Contact Editor for ADVERTISING PRICES, SIZING, and DISCOUNT SCHEDULE. SUBMIT articles, classifieds, ads, and other information to EDITOR-STARBOARD TACK at [email protected] .