Paradigm Shift Richard Gard, Commodore
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Fall 2014 A message from the Commodore: 1 Crew Overboard: 8 Last Sail: 12 WINDJAMMERS SAILING CLUB Four CEDAR CREEK SAILING CENTER BAYVILLE, NJ winds Paradigm Shift Richard Gard, Commodore As sailors, we use maps (electronic and the aging paper car. The children were so loud and rambunctious that in- variety) and navigational aids on the water to help us steer stantly the whole climate changed. clear of shoals and obstructions, as well as showing the The man sat down next to me and closed his eyes, appar- options for sailing from point A to point B. These maps ently oblivious to the situation. The children were yelling and aides are not the real thing but a paradigm that repre- back and forth, throwing things, even grabbing people's sents reality. We know that when a storm comes through, papers. It was very disturbing. And yet, the man sitting shoals can grow and disappear, and new obstructions can next to me did nothing. be formed. That is a form of a paradigm shift. Over the years to come, the Windjammer Sailing Club will go It was difficult not to feel irritated. I could not believe that through its own paradigm shifts. Before I get to that, I he could be so insensitive to let his children run wild like want to share a story I’ve read a number of times over the that and do nothing about it, taking no responsibility at years that might help to “set the perspective” for a Wind- all. It was easy to see that everyone else on the subway felt jammer Sailing Club paradigm shift. irritated, too. So finally, with what I felt was unusual pa- tience and restraint, I turned to him and said, “Sir, your Stephen Covey (author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective children are really disturbing a lot of people. I wonder if People) experienced a paradigm shift one Sunday morning you couldn't control them a little more?” on a subway in New York. The man lifted his gaze as if to come to a consciousness of People were sitting quietly—some reading newspapers, the situation for the first time and said softly, “Oh, you're some lost in thought, some resting with their eyes closed. It right. I guess I should do something about it. We just came was a calm, peaceful scene. from the hospital where their mother died about an hour Then suddenly, a man and his children entered the subway ago. I don't know what to think, and I guess they don't WINDJAMMERS SAILING CLUB Four http://windjammersailing.com winds Paradigm Shift, continued know how to handle it either.” The Windjammers leadership team is currently discussing options for the supplies and tables. We will need to be out Can you imagine what I felt at that moment? My paradigm of the clubhouse by December 31. Consequently, we may shifted. Suddenly I saw things differently; I felt differently, I secure offsite storage until a decision is made on more per- behaved differently. My irritation vanished. I didn't have to manent alternative solutions. We will have a decision no worry about controlling my attitude or my behavior; my later than December 5th and a move out party on December heart was filled with the man's pain. Feelings of sympathy 13th so as not to interfere with Christmas plans. A few of and compassion flowed freely. ‘Your wife just died? Oh, the options may require substantial expenditure and we will I'm so sorry. Can you tell me about it? What can I do to be bringing our best recommendation to the larger member- help?’ Everything changed in an instant. ship for a vote. The Windjammers have enjoyed the hospitality of Liz and The Windjammers Sailing Club will still hold dock parties, Tom for over 30 years. But with the changing dynamics of take cruises with other members, and race in a half dozen product sales and buying habits of everyone and the desire races each year. We will still sit at the picnic tables until to do more of their own work on their boats—a paradigm wee hours of the morning spinning yarns. We will still en- shift Cedar Creek Sailing Center is in need of expanding — joy chicken and ribs, and the Pig Roast. So what has their business to help make up for the declining product changed? Where we store a few supplies and some tables! sales and opportunities to provide service. Consequently, We will adapt, reset the sails and navigate our way through the clubhouse will be converted to a rigging and sail repair this - something sailors are quite familiar with. shop and the Windjammers need to find a new place for their supplies and banquet tables. We will also need to use Fair Winds and a following sea. alternatives for clubhouse gatherings. The new business will be taking all the space the upstairs can give. I relayed the Covey story above as a way of emphasizing that we are not privy to what is required to run a business like the CCSC Marina. What we do know is that CCSC has gone through a lot since the bulkhead project (Sandy, environ- mental regulations, flooded office building and apartment, Tom losing his house to Sandy) and they now need to make changes to keep the marina viable for all slip holders. The clubhouse does not define the Windjammer Sailing Club. It is a facility we used for captains meetings and the occasional dock party. Windjammers used to use a large tarp attached to the paint shed and spread out over the park- ing lot. We will return to using that tarp for outdoor gather- ings when the weather is not cooperating. Some sailing clubs (Tall Oaks, Cedar Mar) currently operate without a clubhouse and are doing well. 2 WINDJAMMERS SAILING CLUB Four http://windjammersailing.com winds 2014 Windjammers Committee Members Flag Officers Richard Gard Elizabeth Schaffer Don Kozak Bernard Creache Jeannette Kozak Commodore Vice Commodore Past Commodore Secretary Treasurer Committee Chairs Bob Fahey Mike Rasmussen Richard Barker Phil & Nancy Onffroy Jen Hitchens Cruising Dock Parties Historian/ Membership Newsletter Fundraising Jim Nowicki Kelley Fahey Tim Bennett Chip Hitchens Racing Seminars Supplies Website 3 WINDJAMMERS SAILING CLUB Four http://windjammersailing.com winds Windjammer Racing 2014 Second Half Jim Nowicki, Racing Chair Three races were held over the second half of the sailing season with increasing participation as the season progressed. The next race in the series was the distance race in late August. Sashay and its crew served as committee boat for this race. The boats participating and their results are shown below: Boat Name Skipper Type Corrected Time Place Elenora Bob Fahey Freedom 35 1:49:30 1 Fortuitous Chip Hitchens Catalina 27 1:50:08 2 Mystique Richard Barker Irwin 32 CB 2:06:37 3 Lorelei Don Kozak Sabre 34 DNF DNF Lorelei sailed into the lead early in the race, but experienced some equipment failures along the way and had to drop out near the leeward mark. Elenora took command of the race from that point with Fortuitous close on her heels for a corrected finish time within a minute of the much larger boat! Mystique took third place honors on what turned out to be a very nice day of sailing for everyone. Our next race was the Tall Oaks Challenge in September. April Star served as committee boat with its all woman crew and did a terrific job of running a very efficient and expert race. Unfortunately only five Windjammer boats participat- ed against ten Tall Oaks boats. We fought hard to keep the cup, but unfortunately lost in a very close combined score of Tall Oaks 26 to Windjammer’s 29 (lowest score total wins). The results are listed below: 4 WINDJAMMERS SAILING CLUB Four http://windjammersailing.com winds Windjammer Racing 2014 Second Half, continued Boat Name Skipper Type Club Corrected Time Place Inua Dave Fournier Nonsuch 24 TOYC 1:34:48 1 Escapade Steve Zuzic Catalina 30 TOYC 1:41:16 2 Sunset Dale Harman Pearson 33 WJSC 1:42:10 3 Bay Rhumb Dave Wagner Pearson 303 TOYC 1:49:01 4 Sashay Jim Nowicki Lippincott 30 WJSC 1:49:11 5 Fortuitous Chip Hitchens Catalina 27 WJSC 1:52:42 6 Bon Voyage Bernard Creache Hunter 31 WJSC 1:53:33 7 Daylight Brett Hamilton Hunter 35.5 WJSC 1:54:25 8 Forjer Vinden Dave Dugen Catalina 34 TOYC 2:04:47 9 50/50 John Huderi Hunter 34 TOYC 2:05:53 10 Waywind Mark Calisti Catalina 32 TOYC 2:06:07 11 Zig Zag Paul Hayden Catalina 30 TOYC 2:26:14 12 Thankful John Fleming Hunter 356 TOYC 3:03:19 13 Lady L Mike Palmer Hunter 36 TOYC 3:08:18 14 Brilliant C Markus 32 Islander TOYC 3:18:43 15 The final race of the Windjammer season was our annual frostbite race. Seven Windjammer boats showed up to race. The winds were a brisk 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25, but quite manageable throughout the race. Sunset took a short lead at the start, but Lorelei was the first to tack and seek clean air. The early tack paid off with a slightly favorable shift of the wind, allowing Lorelei to take a narrow lead at the first windward mark. Lorelei maintained her lead and continued to build a gap between her and the other boats throughout the race. Partway through the race, two of the boats experienced some equipment problems and decided to drop out of the race.