July/August 2010

Eric Nicholls Commodore [email protected]

Concord Sailing Association

Not all yachts are sailboats so it is about time have with Knox county. The lease states that the club change its name to accurately say the land is, “for the purpose of developing what we are. We are a sailing club. I don’t and maintaining therein for the use of the actually propose to change the name of the general public, a recreational areas for sail- club; I just want to remind members that we ing of sailboats and the promotion and culti- are a sailing club. It is clearly stated at the vation of public recreation through sailing top of page 2 in section D of the CYC hand- and the training in sailing, seamanship and book that; “Club facilities are strictly limited related recreational activities, and for no to use by sailboats.” This has been inter- other purpose.” (italics mine). The lease fur- preted to mean that the use of any other type ther reinforces this restriction in section 5, of watercraft is permitted when it is used to “Uses Prohibited”, in which it states that we support sailing activities. Motor boats are shall not use or permit the property or any permitted for use by the race committees to part of the property to be used for any pur- set marks and conduct the races, by Sail pose other than the purpose for which the Camp instructors to insure safety and coach property was leased. That purpose being the sailors. Motor boats are not permitted to sailing. I don’t know how vigilant the county launch or dock for purposes other than sup- is or that many of the county officials even porting racing, such as fishing, water skiing, know the details of the lease, but if someone wakeboarding or joy riding. Similarly; ca- were intent on getting the lease terminated, noes, row boats, kayaks, and the like can be violation of the lease provisions by CYC used as tenders to get to and from moored would be the first place they would start. sailboats, not for just cruising the coves and We are so fortunate to have a lease on this crossing the lake. And if you want to row a piece of lake shore for only a thousand dol- shell, join the Oak Ridge or Knoxville Rowing lars a year. I do not want to do anything that Club. jeopardizes our continued occupancy by The purpose of the club is also detailed in violating the terms of our lease. the first section of the property lease we

BBQ Chicken Breasts & Pork Ribs, Baked Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Steamed Veggies, Salad, Rolls, & Beverages. Member Families BRING an APPETIZER OR DESSERT to share! Reservation Deadline: Wednesday, September 1st Cancellations MUST be made 24 hours of the event.

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Just a reminder of upcoming a member must remember to lock the club projects about to get under‐ house; we are changing the locks to automati‐ way; the West Dock Renova‐ cally lock after the door is open. Hopefully this tion will begin sometime af‐ will help control access to the clubhouse. On an ter Labor Day. Over the average the clubhouse is currently left unlocked course of several weeks we will be moving more than 50% of the time. So remember to boats in and out of the slips as they rebuild the bring your keys along on your next visit. dock. If you don’t want them to move your As fall starts I have several pro‐ boat, then I need to know that before Labor jects that will need to be done, so Day. If you elect to move your own boat, I will if you are in need of work hours, do my best to provide at least 24 hours notice or just plain board, give me a call of it needing to be moved, but since construc‐ and we can find a project just for you. In Octo‐ tion is often iffy and things hap‐ ber we will have a Saturday work party, not pen, I cannot guarantee more than sure of the date yet. a few hours notice.

Another project is revamping the 406‐3091 or [email protected] club house lock system. Currently

The CYC Library, located in the May Practical Sailor features: bosun chairs, lobby of the clubhouse, is open inflatable boat paints, thirst quenchers, mildew every Sunday from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. fighters, and Cobra hand held radio/cell phone. Items may be checked out for two weeks. To return library items when the library is not open, July Practical Sailor features: electrical wire place the items in the book return box under the corrosion tests, on-line Captain’s license table near the phone. schools, summer reading suggestions, antifoul- ing paint for props, and boating sandals/footwear Copies of the current and past Practical Sailor for women. magazines are available in a 3-ring binder to the left of the fireplace. They are on the open shelv- Earn one work hour for each library duty worked. ing and are available to read 24/7. Original is- Interested in volunteering for library duty? Con- sues are only available during library hours. tact...

Library Schedule: August 1st: Valone,D August 22nd: Johnson,J August 8th: Johnson,J August 29th: Johnson,J

August 15th: Johnson, J

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ailing a dinghy, especially a Laser, calls for a fair amount of agility, strength, and endur- ance. Without a doubt, all these qualities are demonstrated whenever a dinghy sailor Sis hiking out. Hiking out refers to when the sailor leans out of the boat, using his or her body to coun- teract the heeling forces of the sails and centerboard. Described as pseudo-static1 and quasi-isometric2, upper body fine tunes with its micro-movements, flex- hiking out is neither still nor moving but rather a bit of ing and rotating in conversation with the wind. both - while the lower body is still, the upper body makes constant micro-movements in response to Hiking out with the legs straight is smoother, more changes in wind velocity. That said, the more effi- effective, and safer for your knees. It also requires cient the sailor is at hiking out, the faster and more great strength in the quadriceps and surrounding dynamic his or her boat will sail. This article features thigh muscles. But practice makes perfect - every both straight leg and bent knee hiking on the Laser time you correctly hike out, you actively gain strength sailboat, including suggestions on how to maximize and improve your capacity for performance! the performance of each. Bent Knee Hiking, the Black Sheep Straight Leg Hiking Bent knee hiking, on the other hand, is driven more Physically and tactically speaking, the most efficient by the hip flexors, powerful muscles located on the style of hiking is that done with straight legs. Accord- front of the body at hip-level. This less-efficient style ing to Laser champion Dick Tillman3, in straight leg droops the dairy aire and puts more pressure on the hiking the legs are fully straight and parallel to the tops of the feet as they often remain hooked while the water with the pressure distributed equally between legs luff about like Raggedy Anne. As could be ex- calves and thighs. To achieve this position, the pected, this lack of muscular engagement subjects knees must fully extend, which allows the quadriceps the knees to torque and excessive joint forces. and other muscles and ligaments surrounding the The bent knee style, however, is also a necessary knee to engage. This muscular action produces a evil, as one must bend one’s knees to transition on powerful locking mechanism that actually serves to and off the rail. Bent knee hiking is also instrumental protect the knee joint. when the wind is too light for straight leg hiking. So For efficiency’s sake, when straight leg hiking the what’s a sea dog to do? In instances when the knees thighs should sit as far out on the rail as possible so are bent, this trainer suggests simultaneously flexing that the dairy aire remains high and dry. The legs the feet against the toe straps. Doing so activates should also be fully engaged all the way down the lower leg and hamstring muscles, therefore pro- through the feet (think to yourself, my legs are viding some level of protection for the knees. breathing pieces of steel!). With knees fully extended and instep of the foot hooked under the toe strap, an (Continued on page 5) efficient, secure foundation is present upon which the

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(Continued from page 4) ing strengthening exercises. Adapted from the his- torical Pilates repertoire, all you’ll need is a little It’s not all heart that drives the fiberglass space and an exercise mat. And as always, if you beast have any questions, I am only an email away Vis-à-vis diet or genetics, body mass has been ([email protected]). shown to play a significant role in a sailor’s ability to In the meantime, stay cool, get stronger, hike harder, hike out efficiently.4 Much to this writer’s 120-pound and enjoy the sail! chagrin, one 2006 study determined that those with a higher body mass, i.e. larger sailors, have the capac- Cited ity for better hiking performance. 1 de Menezes, Fáblo S., et al. "Biomechanical analysis of spine movements in hiking on sailing: a preliminary study." But all is not lost, mini mariners of the world, because XXV ISBS Symposium, Ouro Preto, Brazil (2007). this same study also found knee extensors and quad- 2 Spurway, N. (1999). Sailing Physiology. In Sailing & Science: riceps strength as two other significant indicators of in an interdisciplinary maximum performance hiking out. Albeit less signifi- Perspective (pp 95-117). Institute of Exercise and Sports cant than having a higher body mass, stronger sailors Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. also have the capacity for better hiking performance. 3 Tillman, Dick. The complete book of Laser sailing. New York: So if you don’t weigh as much, beat them by lasting International Marine/McGraw Hill, 2000. twice as long! 4 Tan, Benedict, et al. "Indicators of maximal hiking performance in Laser sailors." European Journal of Applied Designed to maximize the hiking out performance of Physiology 98. (2006): 169-176. sailors both large and/or strong, check out the follow-

Laser Fleet Captain [email protected]

A Laser training fleet will prove invaluable to CYC’s continued growth and prosperity. In fact, we’ve already had several inquiries (member and non) about the Laser fleet and Wednesday night racing, but as of yet we’ve no Lasers to accommodate any of the requests. Therefore, if you know of a lonely Laser, please consider making her a tax-deductible donation to create our Laser train- ing fleet. So long as she floats, we have a variety of parts and sails, and Randy has even volun- teered to glass a mast step if necessary. Thanks for your consideration and your support in our fleet’s fledgling year! For more information, please contact fleet captain Elizabeth Schonagen at [email protected]

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This year at the club there’s been several rules is- (b) if she is on your leeward side. sues come up, just like every year. They involve 5. After starting, when you and the other boat ap- the smallest and biggest boats at the club, on the proach a mark or an object that both boats need to water and off the water situations, and sailors of all avoid, and the other boat is between you and the experience levels. We’ve also had people previ- mark or other object, ously interested only in casual sailing starting to race. While that’s great, the rules can be over- you must give her sufficient space to pass it safely whelming and discouraging at first (I remember on the same side. However, when the boats are on being 10 years old and getting very confused when opposite tacks at a windward mark, this rule does older kids would hail ‘mast abeam’ and ‘proper not apply. course’ at me). 6. When the other boat is required to avoid you, if I thought some people may enjoy a few good re- you change course, you must give the other boat sources on the Racing Rules of Sailing that are an adequate opportunity to avoid you. useful for people of all skill levels. Other Rules Beginning Racers 7. At the starting signal you must be behind the ISAF has a nice little primer on sailing rules and starting line. basic terms. I’ve copied the text, but the original 8. After the starting signal, you must sail the course may be found here: http://www.sailing.org/tools/ described by the race organizers. documents/IntroductoryRacingRules_V1.1-% 5B5178%5D.pdf 9. You must not touch a mark of the course. Some Explanations 10. If you think a boat broke a rule you should file a protest once on shore. Windward and Leeward: The leeward side of your boat is the side where your mainsail lies. The wind- The Racing Rules of Sailing ward side is the other side. The RRS, currently in 2009-2012 form, are used by Port and Starboard tack: You are on port or star- all US Sailing sanctioned events. These are the board tack according to your windward side. ‘law’s governing sailing events. It’s good to read up on them, but can be difficult to develop scenar- Basic Rules ios from only the rules. Information on the rules 1. You must comply with the principles of good can be found here: http://raceadmin.ussailing.org/ sportsmanship. Rules.htm

2. You must try not to collide with another boat. US Sailing Book of Appeals Rules When Boats Meet US Sailing has an appeals committee to handle 3. When you and the other boat are on opposite appeals and publish interpretations in the rules. tacks, if you are on port tack you must avoid the Luckily, our sport has been around long enough boat on starboard tack. that almost every situation you can imagine has been dealt with before. This is the first place to 4. When you and the other boat are on the same look if you have a question about a situation and it tack, you must avoid the other boat can be downloaded by US Sailing members here: (a) if she is in front of you, or (Continued on page 7)

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(Continued from page 6) ISAF Case Book The US Sailing Appeals Book often references http://www.ussailing.org/login.asp?URLX=http:// Cases. These cases are interpretations of ISAF, www.ussailing.org/appeals/documents/ the international sailing authority. Reading this Appeals_for_web_6-20-09.pdf book and the Appeals Book is the best way to un- derstand the interpretations and implications of the rules on the water. You can download the

most recent Case Book here: http:// www.sailing.org/9506.php Brad Russell [email protected] or (704) 779-9377

The CYC Keelboat Fleet would like to con-  Some Basic Race Strategy duct a one day program designed to intro-  Some Basic Race Course Considerations duce Non- Racer members of CYC to the The On-the –Water portion of the program sport of Sailboat Racing. The program will will have participants skipper a keelboat in consist of both classroom instructions and actual races. Each participant will be as- on-the-water racing, thus, introducing the signed a keelboat, an experience keelboat participants to the basics of sailboat racing. skipper/trainer, and sufficient crew to allow The intent of the course is not to make any him to successfully race his assigned keel- participant a skilled racer, but to provide a boat. The experienced keelboat skipper/ sufficient racing orientation and actual rac- trainer will coach the participant through all ing experience to allow them to determine aspects of a sailboat race, from start to fin- future interest in the racing aspect of sailing. ish. Classroom Instructions and discussions will Following the on-the-water portion of the be conducted by skippers of the Club’s program a drink and snack gathering will Keelboat Fleet. This portion of the program take place, where participants and instruc- will cover some of tors can mull over the basics in the the events of the Program Cost: $0.00 following areas of day (what went Program Duration: Approximately 8 Hrs (1 day) racing: well, what didn’t Program Date: To be announced go so well, what  Handicap vs. One Design could be done dif- Participant Requirements: racing  CYC Member ferently, what was  Basic Rules of  A Non‐Racer (have not previously been involved in racing) fun and what was Racing  Knows how to sail (can handle the basics of sailing a boat) not).  How to Start a  Genuine interest in learning about sailboat racing Race Members interested in participating in this event, please contact Johnny Ballatin at (423) 884-2442 or [email protected]. An event date will be established and communicated once a sufficient member response has been received to our program invitation.

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The 18th Annual Sail Camp at Concord Yacht about its success and continuance. Of our nine Club was a great success. Like last year, we re- instructors, seven were newly certified. We had duced camp to three weeks in June and antici- nine Teaching Assistants helping teach and keep pated about 80 to 85 campers. This years final our campers safe and happy. Three of the TA's count came to 91! The last week of camp we had requested service hour credit rather than an a full Opti fleet. We were excited to see so many honorarium for their work. All Instructors and young sailors, and hear many of them beg their Teaching Assistants worked hard & long over the parents to come back next year! hot days of camp and deserve praise for a job One parent of a new sailor from week two called well done. us back in week three to report her son enjoyed Many CYC members reflect the true Tennessee camp so much (he was JY15 beginner) that she "Volunteer spirit" that made this unique camp a was able to find a used sail boat for the family and reality. One good example - when a safety boat they are working on fixing it up and will sail became inoperable in the first week of camp, more this summer! four members responded with potential boats or Another family stayed after the Awards motors to keep Sail Camp going. Our Commo- Ceremony to talk about joining CYC. They dore, Eric are an avid motor boat family, but their boys Nicholls built a really responded to sailing at CYC. The fa- sunfish rudder stor- ther commented he lived in Savannah, GA & age rack to keep the had sailed there as a kid. He & his wife liked training fleet barn the "lack of white tablecloth" version of our organized & yacht club, the welcome and comfort they safer. Chuck Flett felt at CYC. refurbished two sunfish dagger- Sixty-four of the ninety-one campers were boards prior to NOT CYC members! That means (at least) camp. Betty one hundred and twenty-eight new contacts Nicholls offered to in our community. The friendly atmos- help in the hectic mornings and she provided in- phere, open gate & availability of CYC members valuable staff & organizational support. to meet and talk with these folks during Sail Camp provides a great community outreach for I will post a list in next month’s Luff Letter rec- our club. ognizing all the individuals. We cannot thank you enough for all your support. Sail Camp is mak- Twenty- one staff members worked hard to make ing great memories for youths and creating fu- Sail Camp 2010 a success under the leadership of ture sailors. the new Head Instructor, Doug Toney. Doug Until next report... grew up through Sail Camp, and is passionate Sail Camp Chair

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The Paddle for Clean Water is a 4-mile paddle for people of all ages and skill levels, followed by “PaddleFest” at Se- quoyah Park with live music, games, prizes, and an exhibition tent with ac- tivities, goodies and information from local outdoor sports groups, businesses, non-profits and more. People without their own canoes and kayaks can par- ticipate.

Join FLLA at Sequoyah Park on Au- more in the park on a beautiful Sat- gust 28, 2010 for the 4th-Annual urday afternoon. Paddle for Clean Water! Registration will be from 9-9:45 a.m., at which Send in the attached registration time a shuttle will carry paddlers form (on page #10) with the $25 reg- from Sequoyah to Ned McWherter istration fee to take part in this great Park to put in. The 4-mile paddle event (t-shirt and goodie bag in- through downtown and by some of cluded), or visit either Knoxville loca- Knoxville's most beautiful homes is tion of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports! ideal for all skill levels, and makes a Please call 865-523-3800 or email great first-time course for newbies. [email protected] with any questions. Following the paddle, we'll be host- See you there! ing PaddleFest from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Sequoyah Park, a great opportu- nities for paddlers to relax after the paddle and for families to come out and enjoy live music, games and

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[email protected] 865-531-3707 or 865-599-0751

Robert & Leslie James David & Elizabeth McCord Children: Eva, Frances & Nora Children: Joseph Sailing: Completed Keelboat Class Sailing: Completed Keelboat Class Previous Sailing Affiliation: None Previous Sailing Affiliation: None Interest: Cruising & Day Sailing Interest: Cruising & Day Sailing

Jock McLerran & Kandi Brown Sandor & Marta Nagy Children: Scout McLerran Children: Barbara & Peter Sailing: No boat at present Sailing: Hunter 21.6 Previous Sailing Affiliations: None Previous Sailing Affiliations: None Interest: Day Sailing Interest: Racing, Cruising, Day Sailing

Brian & Tara Nicholson Chester & Amy Ramsey Children: Noah & Lillian Children: Gavin, Natalie, Aidan, & Ava Sailing: No boat at present Sailing: Corsair F-27 Previous Sailing Affiliations: Brian’s Par- Previous Sailing Affiliations: None ents were members of CYC Interest: Racing, Cruising, Day Sailing Interest: Racing, Cruising, Day Sailing

Charles & Chris Kite Michael & Lisa Casalena Grown Children: Julie Kirkpatrick, Jeanne Children: Heather & Ashley Nix, Sean Kite, Jennifer Kite, & Stephanie Sailing: Pearson 27 Kite Previous Sailing Affiliation: Lake Waccamaw Sailing: Hunter 23.5 Sailing Club Previous Sailing Affiliation: None Interest: Cruising & Day Sailing Interest: Day Sailing

Bob & Mary Hunt – Senior Status

June & July - None Current Membership Count: 219 Active - 182, Senior - 17, Associate - 2, Student - 7, Honorary - 11 Membership Openings: 29 Inactive - 27

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CYC West Dock, Slip #21 1984 Hunter 22' Tom 865 406-7989  Swing Keel  9.9 hp 2002 Honda 4 Stroke outboard (less $ 9700 Firm than 20 hrs)  Standard Jib & Main - Good Condition · 150 Jib - Excellent Condition  Cock-Pit Cushions  Depth Finder w/Speedometer This is a nice boat; priced to sell! CYC West Dock, Slip #16 $4,499.00 $3,883.00

REDUCED Hunter 28.5’

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