THE LAKEM BEULAH YACHTAINSHEET CLUB SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 VOL. 9

hunting fishing, skiing, golfing, , and having fun. What Commodore’s Comments great life long memories. Lake Beulah Yacht Club is a community of volunteers It’s an honor to begin my term as knitted together for the common good of all. Being a your Commodore. It’s comforting member of a volunteer club gives us all an opportunity to know that there is so much to give back to the club. Everyone participates sharing history and experience to draw their time and talents. The club works because all of the on from other Commodores who members work, and that’s what brings us all together. have walked this path. That is who we are, that is what we do. We are Beulah! My time as Sailing Commodore I love this club, the history, and the members. I look allowed me to broaden my yacht forward for your support and suggestions. How can we club relationships beyond just make this club better and continue the tradition. my children’s Opti, X-Boat, and C-Boat parents. Purchasing an MC introduced me to the The George Dorn MC Regatta is being held this weekend. MC fleet sailors as well. When you schedule members for You can sail, volunteer, spectate, and come to the Saturday PRO, Chase Boat, and Signal Boat, there is a lot of contact, night dinner. The Nan Norris Beulah Challenge C Regatta is coordination and follow through. It has been a wonderful coming in 2 weeks. Go to the club website for details. experience getting to know so many of you. See you on the water, or at the club. I attempted to compare my 30 year experience as a - member of Chicago Yacht Club with Beulah at the annual Steve Barth meeting. My friendships at Chicago were primarily the crews I raced with and other competitors in the class or Walk-ins welcome for Toothpicks division. I now call this a drive-through yacht club. Drive to the club, race your boat, have a beer at the bar after the race, and then drive home. Lake Beulah Yacht Club is so Friday Fish Fry 9/8 much more. Yes you still race your boat, but you develop Every half hour 6:00 -8:00pm deeper relationships and life-long friends. Your fellow competitors and other club members become your friends. When my kids were young and asked over to other Register at the club kid’s homes, we asked if there was a parent around. We were told there is always a “parent-on-duty” and there GEORGE DORN REGATTA were “eyes all over the lake.” We found it to be true and comforted to know they weren’t going to get away with SEPTEMBER 9th & 10th anything. Well, maybe they got away with a little. Our All welcome for dinner Saturday night! kids would tell us what they did, but they didn’t tell us “everything.” The plus and minus of sailing on a pond like Beulah is that you are never far away from home. Lake Register online @ lbyc.us Beulah is really like a neighborhood. Doug Dorn passed away this past week and the memorial NNN BEULAH CHALLENGE service was held on Labor Day. The reception was at the SEPTEMBER 23rd & 24th club and we heard from a number of members reminiscing how intertwined their lives had been Doug over the years, See inside for details. From the Sailing Commodore Roble is Awarded with Hello Beulah – Katcha Family Trophy: Many Thanks From Steph Roble!

Thank you so much for awarding me the Katcha Family Trophy for 2017. I am honored to represent Lake Beulah Yacht Club and the ILYA as my crew, Maggie Shea, and I campaign for the 2020 Olympics. Your generous financial support had a huge impact on our summer as we competed in 4 major European regattas and earned a spot on the US Sailing team. We’re heading to Japan in October for our first visit to the 2020 Olympic sailing site in Enoshima to compete in the Olympic Sailing Week. We will also be in Gamagori for the Sailing World Cup. I’m well-pleased to be moving up the ladder and taking the reins, serving as the LBYC Sailing Commodore. As they say, I’m here standing on the shoulders of giants. There have been many in the 100+ years of the LBYC, none more ginormous than Steve Barth. A lot of what he did was behind the scenes, while at the same time he organized everything and procured the Windlass and new flags among other efforts. Suffice to say that we all owe him a debt of gratitude – thanks, Steve! I hope to fill those ever-so-very-large shoes adequately. At the same time I’ll be working hard to arrange for some more consistent wind conditions for the 2018 campaign, you can help in that regard by undertaking your wind dances early and Your support means the world to us and we love often! We (that is to say, Candace… Thanks, Candace!) getting your emails and Facebook comments. You can have already started in on the schedule for next year. follow along on our journey by liking us on Facebook As far as that goes, I’ve gotten some ideas and inputs (Roble/Shea Sailing USA), following us on Instagram from a few different people; if you have any suggestions (@RobleSheaSailing) or send us an email at by all means please give a ring or drop a line! Keep sailing [email protected] to be added to our fast in the meantime, lots of fall regattas to get your fix e-newsletters. before the off-season really sets in. Thanks again! - Stephanie Roble Cheers - Joe

Date Class Time PRO Chase Signal Team

Sat. Sept. 9 Dorn Regatta 10:00 Dave Porter

Sun. Sept. 10 Dorn Regatta TBA Dave Porter

Wed. Sept. 13 MC Fall Races 5:00 TBD - MC Fleet

Wed. Sept. 20 MC Fall Races 5:00 TBD - MC Fleet

Sat. Sept. 23 Challenge Regatta 10:00 Larry Krause September 8 - 24 September

PRO SCHEDULE PRO Sun. Sept. 24 Challenge Regatta TBA Larry Krause Socially Speaking 2018 Social Hi All, Assignments Thank you again to all my chairpersons and committees for their wonderful help and volunteer Notice: spirit! Please stop by the club for the Dorn MC regatta this weekend. Please let Chrissy Kubicek know of any Social Committee Assignment If haven’t been to a Toothpick’s Friday Fish Fry Preferences ASAP. yet at the club, you are missing out on one of the best in the area!! Friday Fish Fry tonight at LBYC, Off-Season Planning by your Toothpicks will accept walk-ins. We are looking for Board of Directors starts before wonderful volunteers to help again on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday the New Year. the 10th. your calendars for Nan Norris Beulah Challenge, September 23-24. Make their jobs easier today! Looking towards next summer, volunteer committee folks please let me know if you have a preference on date and event you would like to be on.

Thank you again for a another wonderful season of wonderful food, good THE YEARBOOK friends and amazing fellowship at LBYC! NEEDS YOUR PHOTOS Cheers! - Chrissy Kubicek Email sailing & social photos, sponsor pages or ads to [email protected] or [email protected] New 2018 Board of Directors! now through March 1st 2018!

Pictured from left to right, Al Haeger, Past Commodore, Chrissy Kubicek, Returning Social Chair, Steve Barth, Commodore, Rob Clayton, Yachtsman at Large & 1988 Commodore, Bridgette Bonifeld, Returning Secretary, Joe Skotarzak, Vice (Sailing) Commodore, Jeff Lippert, Treasurer, Mike Greeson, Rear Commodore, Greg Thomas, House & Grounds Chairman. We are very fortunate to have the leadership of these new BOD Members, each have ties to the lake and the best interest of our club at hand. In Memory of Doug Dorn - LBYC Commodore, 1984

What does it mean to be part of the LBYC family? I didn’t appreciate the answer to that until I witnessed the event No one said anything. Their hats were removed and every last that took place during the Wednesday night series that was sailor past our boat demonstrating the most impressive show of abandoned 10 minutes into the race. respect and admiration. Doug would have been proud! 24 hours after Doug’s passing Mitz and some of our family I grew up as an LBYC member & my closest friends came from thought it would be therapeutic to go out and watch the race. the years we spent on the lake. It was at this moment in time I What we experienced was the most impressive show of love and truly understood what it meant to be part to such a great fraternity. respect I have ever been part of. On behalf of my entire family, I would like to thank The LBYC As we sat at the starting line and watched the MC’s sail their and all that participated in parade on August 30th. I would also first leg up – they all took a port tack and began taking their like to remind the next generation of sailors to cherish the time sails down. None of us could figure out what was going on. We you have with the Yacht Club and to never forget the generations saw Marty Barr speeding off to the starting line to communicate before you that made the Yacht club what it is today. something to the C fleet. We sat and watched spectators gather We’ve lost a lot of great members over the years and it is the boats and begin towing them. heartwarming to know they have this one of a kind club to As we slowly drove to where the boats were gathering and saw keep their memories alive. that the gun boat had the black flag raised and heard several sailors talking about the tribute they were giving Doug. Sincerely, Before we knew it the entire fleet quietly circled our pontoon in Wade Knopf remembrance of Doug.

Doug Dorn - 2000 LBYC yearbook cover A fitting tribute 21-Gun Salute by 21 friends & family with Doug’s MC 1902 in the background Commodore’s Ball honors Al & Linda Haeger

Al & Linda took all the foolishness of “This is your life” skits in stride.

The Commodore’s Ball Committee out did themselves once again to provide a highly memorable, entertaining evening for the members in honor of Al Haeger’s service to the Club as our Commodore. Nautical Country was the theme, a across between rural, lake living that Al & Linda have settled into full time. The meal was catered by local Hometown Sausage Kitchen who provided an excellent menu and appetizers for our enjoyment Jeff Haeger, Julie Haeger-Bortoli lead the charge along with a cast of other characters from the Board and friends of Al & Linda’s provide an insight to Al’s childhood, early career, later career, now retirement and various sailing adventures through a series of skits. The skits were complemented by a live Barbershop Quartet, a Haeger Family tradition dating back several decades. Fellowship and camaraderie were evident at the event. We thank Al and Linda for their service and especially for Al’s careful leadership of the past few years. His commitment and pride towards are club and the lake are evident. Thank you Al!

Pictured at right from top to bottom: Al’s Classroom circa 1970 - Chrissy Kubicek, Steve Rotier, Brian Bellew and our host for the evening, Chris Kubicek. The SailZing Sweat Shop - Jeff Haeger as Al, Chrissy Kubicek, Jeff Lippert, Carrie & Don Franzene. Al & Linda as portrayed by their children, Jeff Haeger & Julie (Haeger) Bortoli.

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EHO Sidestays’ Corner NEW DATE: Float Boat

As this year draws to a close, I want to thank all of our Tour of Beulah Homes 2018 Sidestays’ members for their participation in this summer’s THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 activities. It has been my pleasure to have served as president of this energetic, positive, and fun group! It has given me a Three families have said “yes” to opening-up their homes chance to get to know many new friends and reconnect with for the tour (thank-you), but we need four homes in-order others. Thanks to all of you! LBYC is truly a special place! to proceed. Would you consider sharing your home for this fun and worthwhile event? Please note the change of President Anne Humphrey date to Thursday, August 2, 2018. President Elect Kandace Theisen Wondering if your house is the perfect fit? The answer Secretary Mary Schmitendorf is yes, any Lake Beulah home is welcome, especially if your home is classic lake style, contemporary, traditional, Treasurer Susan Clayton farmhouse, ranch style, two story, cottage, vintage or new construction. Asst. Treasurer Val Johnson Please contact Mary Schmitendorf, 262.215.0197 or Past President Lynn Welscher [email protected] or Penny Clayton, 262.642.3083 or [email protected] to learn more Ways and Means Joelle Cook Hudson about the tour or to volunteer your home.

Note: A committee will be formed to “man” the shop, members Proceeds from the tour will benefit Sidestays (an auxiliary committee of the are Carol Porter, Cathy Riedl, Val Johnson and Lynn Welscher. LBYC, founded in 1969). The purpose of Sidestays is to furnish trophies for the weekday Class X Series, support the LBYC, and, most importantly, support the sailing school. - Lynn Welscher

Don’t Forget to Shop the Shoppe!

Adorable model Ainslie, Granddaughter of Steve & Janet Dereleaus, is all smiles in an LBYC embroidered sundress.

Al & Linda Haeger during the Commodore’s parade

What’s Happening at the LBYC

Fri. 9-8 Fish Fry 6:00 - 8:00P Sat. 9-23 Challenge Regatta Dinner TBA* Sat. 9-9 Dorn Regatta Dinner TBA* Sat. 9-30 Work Day 8:30A th z 125 Anniversary Sailcloth Tote Bags 1893-2018 The 125th Anniversary Committee has partnered with Stelluca to produce commemorative sailcloth bags.

Totes feature the number 125, along with a LBYC burgee stamp surrounded by Lake Beulah Yacht Club 1893 – 2018. Please note, stamp is missing in photos.

Beach/Sailing Tote - $185 Multi-purpose/Grocery Tote - $59 ü 17” tall x 14” wide x 10” deep ü 16” tall x 15” wide x 5” deep ü Zip top closure ü Open top, no pockets or closure ü Two (2) outside open pockets ü One (1) zippered red front pocket ü One (1) zippered red inside pocket ü Large flat bottom, 14” x 10”

Pre-paid orders will be accepted August 1, 2017 through April 1, 2018 for delivery at the 2018 Opening Party. Proceeds benefit Sidestays.

Contact Mary Schmitendorf, 262.215.0197, [email protected] to pre-order

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SAT & SUN LUNCHES CUSTOM WOOD PIERS NANCY NEAL NORRIS Handyman Services BRIAN JARECKI BEULAH CHALLENGE 414-416-8789 LBYC Alumnus Register online before 9/18 $100 before the deadline, $120 after Donation button on registration page via lbyc.us or https://squareup.com/store/lake-beulah-yacht-club

TROPHIES AND HATS FREE BEER thanks to the Barrmada by Jim and Beth Kutschenreuter Barr-Tender B-6 Barr-Hopper B-60 SATURDAY DINNER Barr-Crawler B-66 by Neal and Teriann Norris Barr-Stool B-606

FUN AND SURPRISES Add another keg from the Porter gang by Will Norris B-17, B-117, B-217, B-317 & B-101(?)

Youth sail for FREE thanks to Kent Haeger and NCSSA -- C fleet, invite your off lake friends! Lake Beulah Yacht Club P.O. Box 833 N9220 East Shore Road East Troy, WI 53120

Editor’s Note: Please send any new content for the next issue to FOR SALE - $1,300 [email protected] by THURSDAY 1999 Lange - Racing Optimist in nice NOVEMBER 16th! Many thanks to all the contributors this year who made our Mainsheet a continued success. condition, several sails & all parts included Truly, this year’s publications would not have happened Contact Cindy Kent-Zettlemoyer with out the tireless dedication of Vicki Clayton. Her work on this and on our yearbook is truly outstanding! 847-612-9315