FOOT, TACK & CLEW East Coast Sailing Association P.O. Box 372124 • Satellite Beach, FL 32937-0054 http://www.ecsasail.com BOAT/US Coop Number GA81299B February 2021
THE OFFICIAL LOG OF THE EAST COAST SAILING ASSOCIATION
Board of Governors
Flag Officers Next General Membership Meeting Wednesday, Commodore February 10, 2021 @ 7pm Clyde Berry 321 – 779 – 3129 Vice Commodore Steve Lambert 774 – 618 – 0078 “How to Fish while Sailing” Rear Commodore Lynda Geraci 321 – 773 – 1437 by Man Overboard and Tackle Secretary Joe Cloidt 321 – 952 – 4154 Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd Treasurer Latitude 28º 10.30' N, Longitude 80º 36.28' W Grover Gregory 321 – 305 – 6820 Elected Governors Don Theriault 321 – 254 – 4624 John Boyd 321 – 720 – 9813 Winnie Crawford 321 – 631 – 4220
Past Commodore Pat Fletcher 321 – 537 – 7394
Committees February Calendar of Local Sailing Events Advertising & Publicity 7 MYC Winter Rum Race Series Chiz Ishihara 352 – 284 – 1041
13 ECSA Marker 21 Cruise Hospitality 14 MYC Small Boat Sunday Joyce Alexy 321 – 917 – 5863 21 MYC Winter Rum Race Series Membership 26 MYC Full Moon Series Bruce Fletcher 321 – 537 – 7394 28 MYC Small Boat Sunday Newsletter Ralph Crawford 321 – 631 – 4220 March Calendar of Local Sailing Events Carmen Camp 407 – 620 – 5811 Programs 7 MYC Winter Rum Race Series Ralph Crawford 321 – 631 – 4220 13 ECSA St. Patrick’s Day Cruise Directory 14 MYC Small Boat Sunday John Boyd 321 – 720 – 9813 19 MYC Winter Rum Race Series Website 20 MYC Women on Water John Boyd 321 – 720 – 9813 27 MYC Full Moon Series
Cruising Fleet Jesse Camp 407 – 620 – 7813
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THOUGHTS FROM THOUGHTS FROM YOUR YOUR COMMODORE VICE-COMMODORE
Clyde Berry Steve Lambert
Hello ECSA Sailors, Hello Sailors,
Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to repre- My name is Steve Lambert, and this is my first article sent ECSA as Commodore in its 55th year. I am espe- in the FT&C as the New Vice Commodore. Many cially thankful to my wife, Diane for her support. I thanks to Clyde Berry, our new Commodore for the have a tough act to follow. Pat did a great job for sterling work he has done in the Vice Commodore slot three years and guided us through the tumultuous over the last year under what could be described as Covid Year of 2020. She put together a great team “less than ideal” (British Understatement) circumstanc- that will surely keep me headed in the proper direction es. First let me introduce myself. I was born in the as we go forward. North of Ireland and grew up on the South coast of England. My father was in the Royal Navy when Rum We are a sailing-oriented collection of folks who gen- was still considered part of the pay-packet and we erally have a passion for getting out on the water and moved around a lot when I was a kid. After college I raising the sails. For me, I just know that I want and lived in South Africa for a few years and have lived in like to sail and the “why” does not matter. I like the the States since the late 80s, moving up and down the feeling when the wind and sails come together and eastern seaboard and settling in Florida in 2006. moves the boat along with the engine off. I could sail on forever- - -well, until I run out of something essen- Chiz Ishihara, my other half and I live in Cocoa and tial (around here it is usually water depth). Whatever keep our boat, a 36’ Fountaine-Pajot, in Cocoa Village it is, I love it. I love to squeeze every ounce of energy Marina. The joys of owning a French production boat out of that sail-wind connection. I enjoy the learning, are that all the important notices and warnings (do not sharing, and the making more of something than the open this safety hatch while sailing, you will sink) are collection of its parts. Sailors have been sailing for in French, the wiring looks like it was modeled on a centuries but the techniques used to harness the wind map of the Paris metro and for some unknown reason change daily while the goal remains the same: the mainsail halyard is tied off at the top of the mast. Squeeze every ounce of energy from those sails. One of my main reasons for joining the ECSA was to Faster and faster, we go. Wind alone pulling us for- tap in to all the many years of experience in sailing our ward. membership has and obviously I need it (although the halyard thing still has folks scratching their heads). I have had the good fortune to sail with racers and watch and share the intensity of their efforts. Continu- One of the many challenges facing the board during ous, around the clock, no letting up for a second, no these strange times is how to continue to meet and trim change too small. Imagine 30 plus hours of sail- socialize in a safe environment. Many of our members ing and the difference between 1st and 2nd is mere (myself included) have some concerns about face-to- seconds. I have sailed with cruisers where one could face gatherings and we would like to expand the use be on the same tack for hours or days with a minimum of Zoom for our general meetings, for those that still crew and trimming a sail is a tradeoff for desperately want to participate from the comfort of our own living needed sleep. rooms. We are hoping that members will be able to watch presentations given at the meetings, contribute It is hard for me to relax on the boat. At anchor or to discussions with members attending the meeting tied to the dock, where generally peace and calm and even vote on issues affecting the club. Zoom reign, I can relax. Oh, unless there is something that doesn’t require you to download anything on to your needs fixing. computer, just click on the link that will be sent out. More on how this will work in a further article but for As always, I look forward to seeing you out on the wa- now Chiz and I look forward to seeing as many of you ter or at the next ECSA event. as can make it for the Valentine’s weekend cruise down to Marker 21.
Clyde Berry, Commodore Fair Winds,
Steve Lambert, Vice Commodore
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The Frostbite Cruise is coming up next weekend at Bal- Secretary’s lard Park. Fires will be ready about 5:00, please bring your own food and no sharing. We have the pavilion Report from noon to dusk. Power may not be available at the site. Breakfast was planned for Sunday morning at Frig- ates Restaurant on the other side of the US1 bridge.
East Coast Sailing Association The Recreation Department is still dealing with the floor General Membership Meeting issues in the main room and now also the kitchen at the January 13, 2020 Civic Center. They have been doing a good job in keep- Call to order: 7:00p.m. by Pat Fletcher, Commodore. ing us informed and finding us a room to meet in.
Introduction of the Board: Lynda asked for a head count for the Marker 21 cruise and 13 members responded they would be attending. Commodore Pat Fletcher Vice Commodore Clyde Berry Joe Coleman gave us an update on Don T. who was Rear Commodore Lynda Geraci (Online) feeling ill just before Christmas and was admitted to the Secretary Joe Cloidt hospital. Don underwent heart surgery for a triple by- Treasurer Grover Gregory pass and 5 stints. He’s doing well and is expected to be Governors at Large Don Theriault (2023) NP, up around in month or two. Steven Lambert (2020)(Online), Winnie Crawford (2021) We also had a mini-flea market for some boating equip- Past Commodore Joe Coleman ment that Joe brought in from past member Al Budding. Joe also mentioned there was one boat available for the Commodores Opening Remarks: Erie Canal trip this fall, contact him if you would like to Pat welcomed the group and introduced all present reserve the boat. BOG members, Governors at Large and Committee members in attendance. As this was Pat’s last meet- The 2020 Cruising Awards were announced: ing as commodore, she thanked everyone for their Blue Water Cruising Award: Brad and Angie Stowers support, dedication and hard work that has kept the Florida Waters Cruising: Grover and Natasha Gregory club running over the last 3 years. She felt that the club would be in good hands with Clyde at the helm. Indian River Cruising: The BOG members for 2021 were then introduced: 1st Place (tie) John Boyd, Pat and Bruce Fletcher nd Commodore: Clyde Berry 2 Place Diana and Ray Cox rd Vice Commodore: Stephen Lambert 3 Place Don and Joanne Theriault Rear Commodore: Lynda Geraci Treasurer: Grover Gregory Jim Ross Award: Ross Herbert Secretary: Joe Cloidt Governors at Large: John Boyd, Don Theriault, Dot Hardenstein Award: Carmen Camp Winnie Crawford Past Commodore: Pat Fletcher Spirit of Sailing Award: Diana Cox
As new commodore, Clyde thanked Pat for her lead- Bob Wiley presented the entries for the 2020 photo con- ership and commitment to the club over the last 3 test on the big screen. He commented that he had 15 years and presented her with a framed commodore’s photos submitted this year, the biggest turn out in a flag. He also presented her with a new Past Commo- long time. Clyde was the judge and selected Diana dore flag. Vice Commodore Steve was also virtually Cox’s photo as the winner. She received a framed pic- presented his new VC flag. Winnie (and Ralph) were ture of the winning shot along with $50 which she do- asked to print up new name tags for Clyde and Steve nated to the club. Bob announced he would be opening to show their new positions. a new category for drone photography.
Clyde announced the change to the club’s by-laws Approve Minutes: Approved unanimously concerning the number of members needed to have a quorum as previously published in the FT&C. The by- Approve Treasurer Report: Approved unanimously law had stated 15 members need to be present for a quorum but because of low meeting attendance due Introduction of Guests: to C-19 and a smaller club roster, it was proving to be None difficult to meet that requirement. The by-law was changed to 10% of attending members. The motion Any Old Business: was approved. None (Continued on page 4)
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TREASURER'S Secretary’s Report REPORT Continued from page 3
Grover Gregory Any New Business: None
Actual for 4 Months Ended De- 50/50 Drawing: cember 31 Winnie hosted the drawing for $31, the lucky winner was Bruce who donated the winning to Budget for Fiscal Year Budget Detail Net the club. Activities 75 In addition, the Geraci’s donated 4 first kits Membership Dues 3,469 975 that were also raffled off. The winners were: Donations 140 Grover, the O’Shea’s, Clyde and Bruce.
less: Card Fees (101) (31) Introduction of Guest Speaker: less: Meeting Expenses (74) - None less: Cruise Expense & Rental (300) (135) 949 Meeting Adjourned at 7:45p.m. Banquet Revenue - - less: Food, Service, Room - - Respectfully Submitted,
less: Credit Card fees - - - Joe Cloidt, Secretary 50/50 400 51 less: Raffle Prizes & Awards (400) - 51 Bus Trip Revenue - less: Bus Trip Costs - - - Merchandise Sales 800 86 less: Paypal Fees (23) (1) less: Stripe Credit Card Fees - less: Sales Tax (56) (50) less: Merchandise Costs (720) - 35 Advertising 350 - less: Print & Mail Costs (1,035) (118) (118) TidyHQ Transaction Fees (39) (13) Net Revenue (Expense) from Activi- ties 905 Fixed Expenses Insurance (670) - Meeting Rental (600) - PO Box (118) - Website Fees (460) (356) Other Taxes (65) - Change in Cash 358 549 Sept. 1, 2020 Opening Bank Bal- ance 4,526 December 31, 2020 Ending Bank Balance 5,075
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Cruising News
Marker 21 Cruise St. Patrick’s Day February 13-14 Cruise Steve Lambert & Chiz Ishihara March 13 BOG
Where: N 27 59' 27.1303" W 80 32' 37.79" Just west The host for this cruise is of Marker 21 on the ICW in Malabar. Adjacent to the your Board of Governors. We will be anchoring out- spoil Island. side of Melbourne Harbor, spending the Saturday af- ternoon, March 13th, on our boats anchored in the Are you dreading Valentine’s Day in the time of the sun and everyone having their own socially distant Pandemic? Worried that you won’t get a table at your fun. favorite romantic restaurant, as it’s now more roman- tic with only 3 socially distanced tables and a waiter in As the date approaches, we can check on which res- a Hazmat suit? Concerned that the guy at the next taurants will be open for outdoor dining, however go- table with the roses who has been sneezing constant- ing ashore would be up to everyone's personal situa- ly for the last 10 minutes may have more than an al- tion and level of risk tolerance. The website will be lergy and wondering what that goodnight kiss will feel updated once more info is available. like through 4 layers of cloth and a HEPA filter? We will gather for Sunday breakfast, March 14th, at Well, forget those dreads and join Steve and Chiz for Front Street Park and then sail back home. a weekend on the water heading down to Marker 21 in Malabar. Enjoy a romantic meal on the water (or beer and a couple of Publix Subs) under the stars with the waves lapping gently (hopefully) on your bow and Frostbite Cruise no masked waiters. We will not be doing the normal Review beach grill (not even sure if there is still a beach) but Pat Fletcher hopefully we can romantically yell at each other from our boats or dinghies, and after a few drinks perhaps What a way to start the some romantic or colorful songs over the VHF. Either year!! With 3 boats and way it will just be nice to be out on the water and twelve people we had a away from it all. great time. Winds were good on Saturday, so sails were up! Coals were ready by 5, everyone brought See you all there, their own food and drink and it all worked out well. On Sunday morning we took the dinghy over to Frigates Steve and Chiz. for an outstanding breakfast, it was perfect, we were seated outside. They only offer a breakfast buffet on Sunday mornings; we sure did get our money's worth. We were able to social distance and socialize at the The Great Florida same time. Air show Cruise May 15-16 See you on the Water, BOG Bruce and Pat
Just another cruising destination…..GET READY!
The Great Florida Air Show (Melbourne Airport) star- ring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, May 15-16th, 2021. We’ll be anchoring in the river; we will have a great view of the planes. We will be updating the website when more information is available.
See you on the water!
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Spirit of Sailing Award This trophy is awarded to the member or couple who 2020 AWARDS over a period of time has demonstrated meritorious or Lynda Geraci unselfish benevolent behavior which serves to fos- ter the spirit of sailing. Nominations for the award may be made by ECSA members and the recipient is se- The Inland Water Cruising award was not awarded to lected by the Board of Governors. This cruiser always a skipper this year, as this award is for the skipper invites a sailor to share her love of sailing on Rayan- logging the greatest accumulative cruise distance na. Always bringing someone new to a cruise or sail- while cruising the inland waterways to a destination ing event. We award the Spirit of Sailing to Diana Cox. outside Florida. Congratulation!
The Bahamas Cruising award was also not awarded Jim Ross Memorial Trophy to a skipper logging the greatest distance, while cruis- Awarded to the member logging the greatest distance ing in and to the Bahamas Islands. in any given calendar year on a single voyage, either Blue Water and/or Inland Waters in a motor vessel I had the mugs remade from Inland Water Cruising to (not a sailboat). This award was created to recognize Indian River Cruising Award. the cruising accomplishments of ex-sailors who have moved over to power vessels. Awarded to Ross Her- Indian River Cruising Award bert on Viator. Congratulations! Awarded to the skipper actively participating through- out the year in the most ECSA sponsored short dis- tance weekend cruises.
3rd place - Don & Joanne Theriault on Impulse Congratulations to our new BOG 2nd place - Diana & Ray Cox on Rayanna members for 2021! 1st place - John Boyd on Aspire 1st place - Pat & Bruce Fletcher on Little Attitudes Commodore: Clyde Berry Florida Waters Cruising Award Awarded to the skipper logging the greatest single Vice Commodore: Stephen Lambert cruise distance while cruising in Florida waters.
May 22nd these cruisers left for St. Augustine and on Rear Commodore: Lynda Geraci their first night anchored in the Mosquito Lagoon. Their stops included Palm Coast Marina, St Augustine Treasurer: Grover Gregory Municipal Marina, returning to the Palm Coast due to poor weather. Once underway again on the 27th they Secretary: Joe Cloidt pulled into a New Smyrna Anchorage, staying an ex- tra day to check out the sights in New Smyrna Beach. Returning home dock on the 30th. 220 nautical miles. Governor: John Boyd And the award goes to Grover and Natasha Gregory on Windependence. Congratulations!
Blue Water Cruising Award Awarded to the skipper logging the greatest distance Don’t miss our next meeting: offshore. Blue Water is considered ocean cruising port to port. These Cruisers left Ft. Lauderdale on January 23rd and arrived in Key West the next day. Total 156 Owner, Al, of Man Overboard Bait and Tackle nautical miles. And the award goes to Brad and Angie will present how to fish while sailing. Stowers on Hillbilly. Congratulations! Masks and social distancing will be required. Dot Hardenstein Award We will not be providing refreshments at the This award is presented to the female member who break so feel free to bring your own drinks has helped the club meet its original purpose, which in and snacks. Beer and/or wine is allowed. part states... "its members shall actively encourage the highest standards of yachting safety, integrity, Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Febru- courtesy and camaraderie" I present this award to ary 10th at 7:00p.m. at the Satellite Beach Carmen Camp our newsletter editor. Thank you, Car- Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd, Satellite men, for keeping the line of communication open for Beach. the club.
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