Flying Scotts at the Dock More on Page 4

Cover: Flying Scotts at the dock More on page 4

Inside: Meet Sailor Bob, page 6 Learning with Luffing Lasies, page 10 Manager Nancy Says Goodbye, page 11

Election Season Arrives

Each year, at our Annual Membership As the Election Judge, with the assis- Meeting, we go through the process of electing tance of the Election Committee Members, our Board Members to serve for a one-year I will see to it that the election process is term. This year we have one proposal for a accurate, valid, and expedient. change to the By-Laws. This is your club, make your vote count, At the Annual Membership Meeting the cast your ballot! polls will be announced closed, ballots received will be counted, and results announced as soon as available. Nana Bosma Election Judge 2010

Election details, candidate profiles and ballot pages 17—23 The Burgee - October 2010 From the Commodore

I know it‘s true because I‘ve experienced it twice in the past few waning days of September. And the calendar confirms it with Oc- ' ' tober‘s arrival. The fall weather N27º20'14" W82º34'25" pattern is finally returning. The 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway temperatures are beginning to Alan Pressman drop and the humidity has fallen. Sarasota, Florida 34230 Last year, it seems as though we Phone: 941-388-2355 Fax: 941-388-5524 went directly from summer to one of the coldest Florida winters in recent memory. We were robbed of our tradi-  [email protected] www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org tional great fall and winter weather and our winter sailing season was stolen from us. Let‘s hope this year is bet- Manager: Nancy Carolan ter than last year. Email: [email protected] Assistant Manager: Joanne Hawkes This weekend I got to sail not once but twice on Maintenance Technician: Nelson Sunday. First, on Dick Hitchcock‘s fast 14 foot Weta trimaran, and then for a couple of hours on our own Webmaster: Mike Halliday ([email protected]) Windswept. Dick‘s boat is faster than our old monohull Burgee Editors: Jenifer & Mo Tamman as we accelerated to over 11 knots in fluky winds in his ([email protected]) great looking and very bright yellow Weta colored tri. Enjoyed the ride Dick! 2010 Board Members At the September Board of Directors‘ meeting at Commodore: Alan Pressman (941-350-1559) the Squadron, we had a few things on the agenda. The [email protected] Board thanked Regatta Director Gregg Knighton, Vice Commodore John Huber, Race Captain Bob Miller and Vice Commodore: John Huber (941-650-7020) all of the many volunteers who helped make the 64th [email protected] Annual Labor Day Regatta a success this year. And we even made a little money on the event. Rear Commodore: Bill Niblock [email protected] I had a chance to spend a little time with two VIP attendees during the Regatta. Commissioner Dick Treasurer: Michelle Lee (941-350-7444) Clapp came by during the event and spent some time [email protected] ashore, and Mayor Kelly Kirschner, his wife and their two children spent a few hours touring the bay with me Secretary: David Jennings (941-650-7354) and visiting the various fleets racing on Sunday. It won‘t [email protected] be too long before young master Kirschner is part of our Youth Sailing Program. Many thanks to Gregg Knighton Race Captain: Robert Miller (941-795-4646) who organized both VIP boats, which on this day was a [email protected] hot new model called the Mojito, and was built and pro-

Fleet Captain: Sara Allen (941-224-9025) vided by the Rivolta Group and skippered by Jeff Birn- [email protected] back who is due to be the next Commodore of the Sara- sota Yacht Club. Regatta Director: Gregg Knighton The Squadron has been wrestling with security [email protected] expenditures this past year. $5,000 was budgeted at the beginning of the year to upgrade lighting and secu- Social Coordinator: Cassandra Roznos (941-907-2620) rity cameras at the club. This year, we have a great [email protected] opportunity. Member Nathan Needel, who is Vice Presi-

Education Coordinator: Lindsay Krienen (941-527-6292) dent Sales at Infinova, of Monmouth Junction, NJ, has [email protected] generously offered to donate equipment that his company sells in the amount of about $24,000. This con- sists of high def cameras and recording gear and fiber optic cables and connectors. This gear should not be subject to the current gears‘ high incidence of suffering damage from frequent lightning strikes. And the im- TO OUR LABOR DAY VOLUNTEERS agery is of much higher quality. The downside is that You all did an amazing job on land and on the water, the installation requires the laying of underground fiber making this Labor Day Regatta a huge success! optics and even with a good volunteer effort, it will still cost the Squadron about $10,000. Total value of this If you did not get your volunteer t-shirt, please drop by project if it were provided on the open market would be the office. about $45,000 or so. The Board of Directors voted to allocate an additional $5,000 to bring the total up to a $10,000 expenditure spread over two years. This is a

Page 2 The Burgee - October 2010 great opportunity for us to upgrade and bring our behalf of the racing community and his success in or- security system into the modern era for a fraction of the chestrating events we‘ve hosted have been exemplary. cost we would incur if we had to shop this on the open With John‘s work on the EC, he is totally tuned into the market. Installation is due to be complete in January ongoing challenges of our management transition, our 2011. Much thanks to Nathan and his company, overall financial performance, our lease negotiations and Infinova, for their generous gift to the Squadron. our mooring field issues. This is a chance for the mem- The Rules Committee came back to the Board in bership to have both John and David continue on in the September with its single recommendation which the capacity of EC and Board members, and will give the board agreed to place on the ballot for the approval of continuity, stability and CONSISTENCY to a new board the general membership this November. The ballot that I believe is so important at this time in our history. initiative reads as follows: And I have no doubt that someday soon, John Huber will have an opportunity to become Commodore and the Article V-Elections, #3; “Only one individual per Squadron will be better off for having John at the helm. membership is eligible to run and/or serve on the Board of Directors concurrently.” Tonight I am off to yet another City Commission meeting and as we have sent out a special Breezy Blast Upon approval by the majority of the members, asking for members to attend, I believe we will have a this language would be added to our Bylaws. It is this large group of Squadron members in attendance. It ap- author‘s opinion that this initiative should be approved. It pears that the City Mayor and Commissioners have does not change any policy or the intention of our been asked by staff for direction on how to proceed with ―Founding Fathers‖ in my view, but merely clarifies an its various lease negotiations. We continue to lobby for aspect of membership and voting rights. The Squadron a long term lease of 40 years for $1.00 per year. This Bylaws give each ―membership‖ ONE and ONLY ONE rental rate is consistent with what other ―not for profit‖ VOTE in the general membership meeting. This princi- tenants of the City enjoy, including the Coast Guard Aux- ple of ―one membership, one vote‖ would be reaffirmed, iliary with its nice waterfront location on 10th Street. in that one membership would only have one vote at the board level as well as in the general election. (And I One of the concerns of one current Commis- thought I could get my wife and kids elected on the sioner seems to be that the Squadron is a ―private‖ club board next year to have a unified voting block!) and is not open to the public. This is his impression given that we charge a nominal amount each year to And speaking of elections, the election season is fund our operations and to provide long range financing upon us. This month‘s Burgee will include the current to keep our physical facility functional. The Squadron ballot and slate of nominees. It is time to vote. You can has no restrictions for membership and is open to all. remove the ballot from the Burgee and fill in your There are no requirements for a new member to be choices and drop the ballot off at the Squadron office. sponsored by an existing member, there is no member- You can also mail it in or you can pick up a ballot at the ship committee which seeks to restrict membership and office. Nana Bosma the election judge again this year, there are no other member background checks or other has graciously agreed to serve and to oversee the proc- restrictions. Yes, we charge a fee in order for someone ess of insuring that it is fair and valid. to enjoy the Squadron and its facilities. Is this any differ- I for one, am glad to see long time Board mem- ent than a City run swimming pool which charges admis- ber and Executive Committee member, David Jennings sion to get in and use the facility? The only difference I agree to step up to the position of Commodore for 2011. can see is that we charge our fees annually whereas the I think David will make an excellent Commodore and pool charges each time and for daily use. given his many years serving on the Board and on the It is possible that we could be happy making the Executive Committee, he is well versed on the issues Squadron open to the public as a public facility without here at the club. And he will no doubt enjoy the new charge. But it costs the Squadron almost half a million and reserved parking place for the Commodore, which dollars each year to operate the club and to put away a was unanimously approved by the Board and will take little extra to insure funding is available for major future effect at 3PM on Sunday November 21 when the new projects. So, we might be willing to drop our require- Commodore will assume the position. ment of charging our members for usage but will the City Many of you have over the years shared your then provide the roughly half mil per year in order to run concern with me that in all too many cases our Board the Squadron? Could the City even do it for a half mil members do not stay on for multiple terms and move up without all of the volunteer efforts that are largely un- the ladder. This makes it difficult to have the continuity counted towards our maintenance and upkeep costs? and stability that our board needs from year to year. Given the City‘s record of running the Skate Park with an Board continuity and consistency of policy gives man- annual expenditure of $250,000 I would think the City agement a clear and well defined idea of how manage- would be likely to decline our offer to run the Sailing ment is expected to perform. We are two years into a Squadron anytime in the near term. Right now, the major management change and I believe the board must Squadron nets the City over $40,000 per year and we be consistent in its approach to management and staff in have never cost the City a nickel. order to keep this transition on target. We are ready to rebuild some of our docks to a These past two years I have been privileged to tune of $175,000 or more. Without a long term lease, work with both David Jennings and John Huber on the how can the Board ask the members to fund this long Executive Committee. Both have the qualifications and overdue maintenance project? The Squadron needs to the talents to guide the Squadron into the future. John know that its investments in maintenance and new con- has been an excellent Vice Commodore and has worked struction can be amortized and enjoyed by its members tirelessly in whatever capacity required. His efforts on for a reasonable time into the future. Our past twenty Page 3 The Burgee - October 2010 year leases were certainly not unreasonable given that over the years, we have invested in and built what is now valued at approximately 2 million dollars on the City‘s dirt. And finally--the mooring field. Well it is anyone‘s guess. Months have gone by, and we have had no response from the State about our recommendations for changes in the Temporary Use Authorization document which was pretty close to what we believe we are willing and able to sign, but not without a few modifications. Apparently for all our efforts and concerns to help the State resolve this problem, it is a low priority on their agenda. But in the end, I believe that the Sarasota Sail- ing Squadron is the best solution to the problem. Now if only the State will return to the table and work through this last relatively minor issue so that the Squadron and its members can move forward and do the heavy lifting required in order to provide at least one State approved and fully compliant mooring field in Sarasota. But in the meantime, the approaching weather is ―sailing weather‖ and I urge you to get out on the water and go Sailing in Sarasota! Flying Scotts at the line

FLYING SCOT FLEET 36 NEWS By Bob Twinem We are really looking forward to the fall sailing and also the return of our many snowbird friends. Several of us went sailing last Saturday afternoon and mother nature built her sea breeze as promised, but had her fun making it 10k - 2k - 12k. A nice gathering of Scots stretched from G and B to the hoist. Jib and spinnaker trim, and watercolor land- scapes were all discussed as the big weather traveled north and well inland, fortunately. With the variable winds, we managed to sail in all different directions like a herd of cats and the racing did not materialize. BUT… We did manage to convene for some watermelon, pasta salad and snacks after the racing at When we get most of the gang back together we the squadron. A fun time was certainly had as we dis- will plan for RC duties, Food, Scheduling etc, for the cussed the coming season. The most important develop- coming season. Keep an eye on your email for details ment was Susan and John Domagala's hit suggestion and dates. that we prep salads with parted-out whole chickens and perhaps some Italian bread the Thursday evening prior Tip of the day to our November Florida Regatta. Chuck made a pres- When going down wind on the Scot we raise the entation at the Sept. SSS board meeting with the papers board for less drag and more speed. But it is im- they require for our use of the Squadron and boats, portant to lower the board a couple of inches after marks, galley for the November Florida Regatta. you raise it so that the gasket is properly posi- We do have some racing scheduled up for the tioned around the board to reduce drag. fall. Times and dates are: Oct. 9, leave the dock at 4:30; Oct. 17, leave at 1:00; Oct. 30, leave at 1:00

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NOTICE OF RACE

Flying Scot Class Florida State Championship Series, Regatta #2

NOVEMBER 13th & 14th 2010

Flying Scot Fleet 36 and the Sarasota Sailing Squadron invite Flying Scot sailors to compete in the 2nd regatta of the Florida State Championship series for 2010/2011.

Saturday: 9 AM. Registration 11 AM. Skippers meeting 12:30 PM. Racing Begins After races Dinner

Sunday: 10:30 AM. Racing Begins After races Awards

Lodging: Check the Squadron web site (www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org) for a list of local motels. Camping is allowed on a limited basis at the Squadron, please see the Club Manager upon arrival. Scoring: Low point system, 5 races max. 1 race constitutes a regatta, no throw outs. Trophies: Top 3 places, Skipper and Crew. Rules: The current Racing Rules of Sailing, Prescriptions of US Sailing and the Class rules of the FSSA will apply. Contact: Regatta Chair: Chuck Tanner Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Location: The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is located adjacent to Ken Thompson Park on City Island, near Mote Marine Aquarium Directions to the Squadron can be found at www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org Looking for a New Manager mittee for a new manager. And we will begin to accept resumes in confi- It is my sad duty to report to you that our man- dence immediately. I hope to have an official job de- ager Nancy Carolan has advised me she has taken an- scription posted shortly. Details will be forthcoming. other position and will be leaving her job as manager at You may send your resumes by mail to the the Sailing Squadron. This will take effect mid Octo- Squadron marked "Confidential" or you can email to me ber. Nancy has an opportunity to work as the Assistant in confidence at Commo- City Traffic Manager for the City of New York. I have [email protected]. wished her all the best for success. Nancy has left the Please take an opportunity to thank Nancy for Squadron better than she found it in so many ways and I her service when you see her. am confident that our transition to a new manager will be They say you can take the girl out of New York, much smoother and less dramatic than in the past. but you cannot take New York out of the girl. And this Our Executive Committee has convened a spe- girl is ready to become a New Yorker once again! cial meeting to arrange for this transition. In the interim, we will be reconvening the Search Com- Alan Pressman DON’T SELL YOUR BOAT…GIVE IT TO THE KIDS! The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program needs donations! Pay NO SALES TAX on boats purchased from the SYSP! Call for updated list—new boats come in regularly. Boats can be seen at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, City Is- land,1515 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL , Phone 941-504-4236

SYSP is a 501c(3) Non-Profit Corporation, P.O. Box 2706 , Sarasota, FL 34230

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Who’s Who by Vaile Scott * * * SAILING WITH BOB

Robert ―Bob‖ Armstrong is one of the many ―Snow Bird‖ members of the Sailing Squadron. He began his sailing in Seattle in the late 1970's and sails a Catalina 25 on the west coast during the summer. While wintering in Sarasota he also sails a Catalina 25. He got the sailing ―bug‖ while driving across Lake Washington on the Floating Bridge just east of Seattle. Bob watched sailboats racing on the lake and tucked away the memory. He was driving to Boulder, CO, after being transferred by IBM. He would not return to Seattle for five years. Upon his return, he ―bummed a ride with a fellow worker who sailed a Cal 33 on Puget Sound.‖ At first he just served as ―rail meat‖ but soon became a winch han- Robert ―Bob‖ Armstrong dler and sail trimmer. starts to sink reach in your pocket, grab your cell phone After a couple of years crewing on the Cal 33 and hold it over your head, you‘ll be alright. Go figure, Bob bought a San Juan 21 and sailed it in the San Juan the Bay is on average only eight to ten feet deep. If your 21, Fleet One Club for about three years. He eventually boat sinks you can stand on it and be safe.‖ sold it and left sailing while navigating life with teenag- In Sarasota depth sounders are used to avoid ers. running aground; in Seattle for the opposite reason. In 2003, Bob‘s life capsized when his wife, ―We don‘t worry about going aground, but we Carol, died. Before she passed away, she encouraged have to decide if we can throw out an anchor. Puget him to get another boat. Sound is 300 to 400 feet deep most places. Also every- After she died, he bought a Catalina 22, which one wears a life jacket all the time when racing. The he sailed for about a year. In 2004 he bought a Catalina water … is only about 40 degrees, if you fall in you better 25 and two weeks later entered the Catalina Nationals have something to hold you up because you don‘t have which were being held in Portland that year. He enlisted much time.‖ his granddaughter as his crew. Bob‘s squadron boats almost mirror his Seattle ―Well –– I finished, that‘s all,‖ he chuckled. boats. He first owned a Catalina 22. Soon after he joined the Catalina Owner‘s Asso- ―At the time it seemed like a deal that was too ciation of Puget Sound, known as CAPS. In 2007 Bob good to be true. As it turned out that was that what I call was elected Commodore and he continues to cruise with a ‗Sailing with Bob experience‘. CAPS while in Seattle. ―Incidentally,‖ he said, ―their ―You see, I‘m willing to talk about the mistakes I newsletter is humorously entitled, CAPS-EYES.‖ make. Everyone makes mistakes when sailing, but not Three years ago, Bob visited Sarasota with his everyone is willing to talk about the dumb things they do. companion, Joann Curnow, who came down to visit her So when I was sailing with the CAPS Association in Se- snow-bird daughter. attle I wrote a column called ‗Sailing with Bob‘ for CAPS- ―Joann discovered a condo a half a block from EYES about the different things that happened to me her daughter‘s place. She liked it so well she bought it. while I was sailing. ―We‘ve come down every year since.‖ ―Now whenever someone screws up and does something dumb it‘s called ‗Sailing with Bob.‘‖ Not long after finding Sarasota, he found the squadron. Like the time he forgot to free the mooring line before he pulled away from the dock. ―I sort of fell in love with the place, liked the people I met so I started bumming rides on boats.‖ ―You get to doing other things and you always forget some little thing. That is a ‗Sailing with Bob‘ mo- His first ride was on a 28-foot boat and asked ment. It‘s the nature of sailing.‖ the captain where he kept the life jackets. The squadron Catalina 22 is a ‗Sailing with Bob‘ The captain replied: ―Why?‖ story. Bob: ―Well, if something happens, where‘re the ―After I agreed to buy the boat I went with a life jackets; where are they?‖ friend to launch it. The tongue on the trailer broke right Cap: ―Why?‖ there at the ramp. There we sat with the tongue sticking Bob: ―You‘re trying to tell me something aren‘t up in the air and the stern in the water. We managed you?‖ with some difficulty to get the trailer out of the way and Cap: ―Yeah. If we get in trouble and the boat we got the boat in the water.‖ Page 6 The Burgee - October 2010 Then the main halyard got jammed at the top of In Seattle he races with a similar group called the mast. Returning to the dock, he ran aground. the Wind Seekers. ―Same thing; just don‘t hit anybody.‖ ―We found that the cable intended to raise the Want more sailing with ‗Sailing with Bob‖ sto- keel had broken with the keel in the down position. ries? Introduce yourself and he‘ll be happy to share. Somehow we managed to get afloat and we managed to Bob is easy to find. He is a regular volunteer at get the boat back to the ramp. With help we got the boat the Squadron, helping with barbeques or cleaning up back on a trailer.‖ after various events. He and Joann also participate in Eventually, he bought a Catalina 25 in Venice the Ringling Museum activities, travel around the state, from a former squadron member. He enjoys racing it on and have taken several cruises. Sundays with other Motleys. That is the kind of racing he Another true Sarasota Sailing Squadron likes: ―Go out, have fun, enjoy yourself, don‘t get hung ‗Ragger‘. up on all the rules.‖ SSS Sailors Bring Home Hardware “Jack Attack” Final results are posted on the SSS website From the BYC “Kick-Off” Regatta We had a total of 34 different boats compete in By Bob Miller at least one of the six races for this monthly series. Fi- There were 58 entries in this regatta and it was nal results are posted on the website. This past Friday great to see the support SSS sailors gave to this event. found only three competitors starting and two finishing The weather, wind and rain or lack of it made this a very our “bonus” Jack Attack race. I owe Captains Paul comfortable event. Solitude ripped out its headsail on Ecke aboard Encore and Chuch Molyneaus who skip- the second race but pressed on to finish with a smaller pered Demon a drink the next time we go to Marina headsail. Blew Bayou was looking for a stronger finish Jack‘s. John Proctor and Baringa started but decided on Sunday morning only to have the recently repaired not to finish. bulkhead start to give way. We retired and repairs are There will also be a SailMonster BOTY Pursuit being planned later this week. Thanks to all who took Race on Oct. 24th at 1pm. time to join in the fun.. The next Sarasota Bay BOTY event is the Cor- tez Cup scheduled for Saturday, October 9th. This race is held off Longboat Pass in the Gulf and a great party is planned at the Cortez Fish House after the race. Go online to the Cortez Yacht Club and get registered. FOR SAILBOAT RACERS: The SSS Great Pumpkin Regatta will be held th GPS MARKS USED FOR RACING BY on Saturday October 30 . We are re-scheduling this THE SSS event in order not to conflict with the Buzzelli Mult-Hull event the Squadron is hosting the previous weekend. This will be a one day regatta and at least two races are planned if the weather cooperates. The first race is scheduled to start at ―I‖ on the circle at 11:30am.

Eleven entries from SSS competed in the “Kick-Off.” Here they are: Cruiser B Division Boat Name Type Skipper Finishes Overall Windancer Bristol 40 Robert Holsbeke 1 1 1st Skimmer Cape Dory Mike Collins 4 3 4th Sailmonster NA Jason NA 5th Multi-Hull Division Consensus Corsair 27 Bob Neff 2 3 2 2nd Double Barrel Stiletto 30 Tung Nguyen 3 4 4 4th

Spinnaker B Narley Melges Melges24 Richard Elsishans 4 4 2 3rd Claire J-120 Randy St. James 8 5 5 7th Non-Spin A In-Tune Impulse 26 Doug Deardon 2 1 1 1st Hot Tuna Olson 30 Rudy Reinecke 1 2 2 2nd Non-Spin B MoAir Ranger 26 Dave Ettinger 3 1 5 3rd Solitude Hunger 30 Dave Wilson 4 7 6 6th Blew Bayou Santana 23 Bob Miller 7 6 DNF 7th

Page 7 The Burgee - October 2010 Profile of a Sarasota Youth Sailor By Maria Rocha Molly McKinney started sailing when she was eight years old, first sailing Optis and then moving up to Lasers, 4.7 and then radial. She has been a sailor at the SYS since the fall of 2007 and was attracted to the program because of its excellent coaching staff and the large laser fleet. She is a motivated and passion- ate competitor who prides herself on her commitments to high-level sport and top- notch academics. A recent graduate of Pine View School, Molly is attending Stan- ford University and plans on majoring in Biology as part of her pre-med track. She will also be competing on Stanford's Var- sity Sailing Team. She sailed on the Pine View Sail- ing Team for all four years of high school. Her freshman year in 2007, Molly played an important part of the team that placed fourth at the high school nationals in Long Molly McKinney, photo by John Payne Beach, California. Molly continued her dedication to Pine View by introducing and training incom- ished second place out of 46 girls that competed for the ing sailors, making sure the team would remain active Leiter Cup. Molly also qualified for the U.S. Youth Sailing after she graduated. Championship this past August, placing 13th overall and 2nd girl. The girl who placed 1st just won the Laser With a number of National and International events un- World Championship in Scotland. der her belt, Molly has also traveled to compete in the US Sailing Women's Junior Singlehanded Championship In the future, Molly hopes to be able to combine for the Leiter Cup each year. In fact, in the summer of a love of languages with her interest in medicine and is 2009 she beat out 50 other talented female competitors considering Doctors Without Borders. Good luck Molly, to win the Cup itself. In the summer of 2010, Molly fin- we will miss you!!

Over 35 Sarasota Also, congratulations to the following SYS Green Youth Sailing (SYS) sailors Fleet sailors that attended Bruce Watters Regatta at St. participated in the Labor Day Petersburg Yacht Club on September 18th and 19th. A Regatta. There were 8 SYS total of 44 boats competed. sailors in Green fleet. In the Michael Feltovic, 6th place; Ryan Appleby, top ten, Theo Woolsey finish- 8th;Matthew Liebel, 13th; Bay Purcell, 14th; William ing in 5th place, Michael th th th Messina, 16 ; Hunter Hysmith 17 ; Hallie Schiffman, Feltovic in 8 and Bay Purcell 22nd; and Rep Martin, 26th. in 10th place. In White fleet Tristan Lee finished in 3rd place. In blue fleet there were 9 SYS sailors, in the top LOST AND FOUND ten Trevor Stone finished in 3rd and Nico Schultz in 4th David the diver found a ―center drop‖ from place. In Red fleet 4 SYS sailors participated and Maya someone‘s boat by the white fence. He put it Kwasniewski finished in 6th place. In the Laser fleet, 12 SYS sailors raced and in the top ten were Jeremy Herrin by the white fence on the dock. If you know in 5th, Jason D‘Agostino in 6th, Tasha Greenwood in 7th, who this belongs to stop by the office. Wendy Reuss in 9th and Ravi Parent in 10th. In Full rig Brian Firth finished in 1st place. In 420 Amy th Cutmore finished in 5 place. ATTENTION SQUADRON MEMBERS: Congratulations go out to the following High Current BoatU.S. members wishing to renew at the Schools that participated in SAISA SP. 1 at Davis Island reduced rate of $15 should write the group name and Yacht Club on September 18th. A total of 17 High number on their renewal bills and return them to Schools competed (8 races total). BoatU.S. with their payments. Sarasota High, 3rd place; Pine View, 6th; Out of Door th Group Name: Sarasota Sailing Squadron Academy, 11 ; Sarasota Military Academy, 13th; Lakewood Ranch, 16th. Group #: GA82296S

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Class of 2010 Finding the Wind By Ellen McKeefe The new Luffing Lassies are out on the water now having learned to sail during a week when winds gusted to 15. This is a group that does not scare easy. Consider some careers, former and con- tinuing; Gail Seidman was a burn unit ICU nurse in Chicago. Jacki Booker spent 27 years with the Illinois State Po- lice, serving as Captain and District Com- mander. Other new LL‘s were bankers, teachers, real estate pros, artists and marketing and advertising executives. Many have husbands and children; dogs, cats and boats. They are from the Mid- west, the Northeast and Germany. And Lisa Beckstein is a fourth generation Floridian from Mt. Dora. When asked, most of the 13 new LTS training in 420-2, photo by Rachel Harvey LL‘s noted that the Learn to Sail experience was a major part of their decision to stick around and sail with us this (thanks, Rachel) and the opportunity to advertise your fall. Newbie Susan Keeton, ―My first impression of the business. Robin Wall made this happen; thank her LL sailing process was that being a part of the LL‘s was when you see her. going to be more than I expected. The class was so well There were some 250 boats out there for the organized and all the existing LL‘s pitched in to help 64th Annual Labor Day Regatta at the Sarasota Sailing wherever needed which spoke very loudly to me. I was Squadron. This is one of the oldest, continuous annual very impressed.‖ regattas in the Eastern US and probably one of the few It was indeed pretty impressive. For five days managed almost entirely by volunteers. Having that as August became September, Captain Linda Schwartz many boats with that many sailors, friends and family, and instructor Lorri Kaighin ran a tight ship, if you will the tip of City Island lists into the bay with the weight of it pardon the expression. Not only did they succeed in all. Bravo to Gregg Knighton for managing this extrava- herding the rookies into the best learning situations, they ganza. Hundreds of volunteers made it work. As is their also made the best use of LL veterans who came out to habit, LL‘s were everywhere; at registration, in the help. While dozens pitched in during the LTS week, a kitchen, working the grille, behind the bar and on various day or two or three; it must be noted that Lisa Dodds, Jib race committee boats and, of course, competing. Volun- Browning, Julie Burnett, Jane Owens and Fran Mericle teers; Captain Linda and Tom, Dottie, Julie, Lorri, Loretta were there every day, all five days. And so were Tom Garber, Lisa and Willy, Rachel. Michelle Lee and Carol Schwartz and Willy Dodds, honorary LL‘s. McDowell raced their Sunfish. Mariella Doyle and Daryl Photog Rachel Harvey got some great action Lamb were on PHRF boats. There were five courses shots of new LL‘s in 420‘s with veterans and later, on from the Guppy Pond near the mooring field, across the their own in prams. Adding the 420‘s to the training mix bay to the Eastern Shore near the Van Wezel, to the was a fine idea. Experienced 420 skippers took out the PHRF course opposite Ca d‘Zan. I think I had the best new sailors and gave them boat handling confidence in volunteer slot as Race Committee recorder for the PHRF some pretty good winds. fleet. In addition to having a front row seat for some exciting competitive racing, I had a sweeping view of the A couple of weeks later in mid-September on a whole regatta from my perch atop Charlie Ball‘s beauti- blindingly bright Thursday morning, some 20 Sunfish fully designed Roseate. and 10 prams were out on the race course. Sunfish Captain Dottie Are you racing in the Sunfish Schell was thrilled with the turnout Women‘s North American Champion- and Pram Captain Jane Owens ship? It‘s right here, at the Squadron, noted that we have not seen 10 October 1-3, 2010. Not racing? Then prams on the course for some time. volunteer to be out there on some Among the Sunfishers was Lorri who power boat and see a fleet of Rita‘s critiqued the newbies when they and Ursula‘s competing. These came in. The process continues. women are not kidding around at the start. Their mantra; lead, follow or get If you have not visited the up out of the way. -and-running LL website, please do so. www.luffinglassies.com will give you current information, new photos LTS pram training, photo by Rachel Harvey

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Page 10 The Burgee - October 2010 BALLBUSTER’S SEPTEMBER 2010 SQUADRON DATE 090810 By Pat Murphy Blowing somewhat stink out of the east but bear- able although still hot later on. Not many Ballbuster‘s SQUADRON DATE 082510 here but we had only one task with multiple jobs, which When I arrived at the Squadron about 7:30 AM was to put everything back like it was before the La- carrying the drip edge for the new shed I was met by bor Day Regatta. Wanda and Marie Horn took care of Ron Biney carrying cardboard boxes out from the club. the bar and kitchen while Ron & Don did a variety of He said he came early to avoid school zones. Don St. things. The first one was to replant the large piling that Clair came next and helped Ron & Wanda & Ruth Nord- had been pulled out of the ground so a relatively large man stock the bar. Her husband, Chuck, did some work trailer could be backed in. They next straightened up the out side. Later Ron and Don replaced the two end plugs porch and pavilion which involved carrying several large on two electrical cables. Jaye Villain came out to install tables out from under the roof. They re-rolled several the drip edge on a lawn equipment shed while I cleaned plastic curtains at the BBQ & Pavilion also. I helped the sliding window/door tracks of shell and dirt, vacuum- sometimes. The Nordman‘s, Chuck & Ruth took care of ing up the residue, cleaned the Main Dock Deck tables picking up trash outside, moving chairs back to the Pavil- with bleach and rolled up curtains at the Pavilion and left ion and raked up seaweed from the ramp areas. Bob just after 11 AM to pick up brass plates at the Trophy Melendez did his favorite job (?) which was to give the Shoppe. BBQ grill a complete cleaning again and also cleaned the aluminum ventilators above the grill which hadn‘t SQUADRON DATE 090110 been cleaned in a long time. Blowing stink out of the east south east. When I SQUADRON DATE 091510 arrived about 7:30 AM I found that the north sliding glass door had been pulled out of the pocket that it resided in. Really blowing stink out of the southeast today. I I was going to get Ron & Don to fix it later after several got to the Squadron about 6:30 AM today as I had to failed attempts of my own, however, Nelson fixed it with drop Dona off at the Intercoastal Surgery Clinic on Cat- ease. Don & Ron installed 14 brass plates of deceased tleman by 6 AM and got up at 4 AM so I could do it. As a members on Annie‘s lamp which resides in the Squad- consequence I could do a survey of perimeter lighting in ron‘s ―living room‖ . Since the brass screws are very tiny the Squadron‘s compound and determine what needed it took the entire morning. Wanda and Ruth Nordman to be upgraded or replaced. Nobody was there but David stocked the bar while Ruth‘s husband scraped and Connelly who fed the cats out back. I got a call from In- painted more picnic tables in the Pavilion. Bob Mendoza tercoastal at 8:30 AM to pick her up and took her home and I rolled up all the drop curtains in both Pavilion and and returned to the Squadron by 10 AM. I found Chuck BBQ shed and Bob then cleaned the BBQ grill for the Nordman & Larry Macmillan (just back from yankee weekend. Both of us then moved four banquet tables to land) raking up seaweed at the ramp and Wanda & Ruth the bandstand area for registration on Friday night and busy stocking the bar. Ron & Don moved two boxes of Saturday morning. I cleaned the dead vegetation out of books from the shelf outside the office to our library area the two wooded planters separating the parking area and we then had a ―brainwork discussion‖ about how we from the drive way so Dave Bridges could stain it blue could increase the size of the library and ended up giv- tomorrow and eventually it would be filled with white ing the office an order for several pieces of cedar. Ron & stone. It seems plants won‘t grow there (small wonder). I Don also reattached a boathook to its chain in the Pavil- dumped the mulch, etc. outside under the luxurious ion. Hopefully it won‘t be detached again! I left a bit after plants growing on the berm surrounding the club prop- 11 AM so I could pick up a prescription from Intercoastal erty. Dave Bridges checked hoses everywhere in prepa- at Hyde Park and run it out to the Walmart Pharmacy at ration for the Labor Day Regatta. Before I left we University so I could pick it and a couple more up on checked out the PA system to make sure it reached Thursday. everywhere.

Message from the Manager and leave here with memories that will last a lifetime. You have a piece of paradise here, and It is with mixed emotions that I must tell the sailing is perfect. I will always remember you that I have decided to return to New York my time spent here, the people I met and the City. I will be leaving in mid October. sailing stories I have heard. This is truly a I can‘t thank you enough for welcoming unique place, and I will cherish my memories me into your club, and allowing me the privi- fondly. I wish you all the best, and hope to lege of being your manager. I have had a won- stay in touch. derful time here, made so many friends, and Thank you again for everything. learned a tremendous amount about sailing, Nancy

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Saturday

2 North Women‘s 2010 Cham- Sunfish American pionship 9 Regatta Cup Cortez 2010 Racing Scot Flying 16 23 Multihull Buzzelli 2010 Rendezvous 30 Regatta Pumpkin‖ ―Great Racing Scot Flying Party Halloween

Friday

1 North Women‘s 2010 Champi- Sunfish American onship 8 15 22 Multihull Buzzelli 2010 Rendezvous 29

Thursday

7 Luffing Lassies 14 Luffing Lassies 21 Luffing Lassies 28 Luffing Lassies

Wednesday

6 Party Work 13 Party Work 20 Party Work 27 Party Work

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5 Meeting Mooring 12 Meeting Board SSS 19 26

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4 4 11 18 25 EC

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3 North Women‘s 2010 Cham- Sunfish American pionship Series Fall Sunday 10 Series Fall Sunday 17 Series Fall Sunday Racing Scot Flying 24 Multihull Buzzelli 2010 Rendezvous Series Fall Sunday 31 Series Fall Sunday

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28 Day Meeting & Election AnnualMembership 21 InvitationalRegatta SarasotaYacht Club DistrictRegatta 2010Flying Scot 14 Sunday Winter Series 7

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29 22 15 8 1

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30 23 16 SSS BoardMeeting MooringMeeting 9 2

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WorkParty 24 WorkParty 17 WorkParty 10 WorkParty 3

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ThanksgivingDinner 25 LassiesLuffing 18 LassiesLuffing 11 LassiesLuffing 4

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27 Dinner SSS SailorsAwards DrumstickRegatta 20 IV LaserSuncoast Regatta Regatta 2010Flying Scot District 13 6

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Sarasota Sailing Squadron Board of Directors Minutes of the August 9th, 2010 Board Meeting August Board Minutes prepared by: Bob Miller-Race Captain Attending: Commodore-Alan Pressman, Vice-Commodore-John Huber, Rear Commodore-Bill Niblock, Treasurer- Michelle Lee, Club Manager-Nancy Carolan, Fleet Captain-Sara Allan, Race Captain-Bob Miller, Regatta Director- Gregg Knighton Absent: Secretary- David Jennings, Education- Lindsay Krienen, Social- Cassandra Roznos Com. Pressman called the meeting to order at 7:06pm. July Board minutes not available for approval. Member Access: Jason Roznos announced a Raft Up on the Manatee River the weekend of August 14th-15th. The SSS Pig Roast is scheduled for Saturday August 21st. Organization Reports: Nominating Committee Report: Lou Magliano announced the slate of candidates proposed for the upcoming election of Board members in November. Commodore-David Jennings, VC-John McKay, RC- Bill Niblock, Secretary- Mike Haliday, Treasurer-Pamala Paschall, Fleet Captain-Sara Allen, Race Captain- Bob Miller, Regatta Director- Gregg Knighton, Social Coordinator- Chris Ranney, Education Coordinator- Scott McWilliams Managers Report: In preparation for the Labor Day Regatta, the entrance roadway has been graded and potholes have been filled. The lawn area around the clubhouse will be mowed and the picnic tables repaired. The Squadron PA that serves the pavilion will be either repaired or replaced. The Wind Meter has been repaired and the hoist has been scraped and the electric has been repaired and it will soon be repainted. Big Ben has had its 50 hours service work completed on the engine. The boat work area has been cleaned up and a member scheduling calendar is now posted in the office. Over $8,000.00 dollars was raised for the Danny Wiedenhoft Sr. fundraiser. After allocated expenses, a check for $6,100 was presented to the family. Additional collections for ―Big Danny‖ will be forwarded to the family. Thanks to Jason Roznos & others were expressed for the planning and success of this memorial event. Nathon Needel will update the Squadron on getting the newly acquired security cameras installed and operational. Dead boat update: Most ―dead‖ boats in the trailer storage area and mooring field have been identified and action has been taken to get them off the property. Our current membership is at 797. Eleven new members joined in July. Receivable accounts are down from $37,000 to $29.000 since last month. Sarasota Youth Sailing Program: David Livingston reported on the various individuals who had placed in regional and national regattas. The name Sarasota Youth Sailing Program has now been changed to “Sarasota Youth Sailing”. Just under 400 youth participated in the ―2010 Summer Camp‖ program. Luffing Lassies: Linda Schwartz announced that there will be a ―Learning to sail-women teaching women‖ class starting August 30-September 3rd. Red Cross: No Report SALT: No Report Board/Committee Reports: Treasurer: Michelle Lee-No Report Secretary: David Jennings- No Report Social Chairman: Cassandra Roznos-No Report Education Coordinator: Lindsay Krienen- No Report Race Captain: Bob Miller- $3,300.00 has been pledged for sponsorships for the Labor Day Regatta. Concern expressed regarding the use of ―Big Ben‖ on days when club race events are scheduled. Two Fridays in a row found ―Big Ben‖ not available for the scheduled race committee personnel. It was requested that the Mako be used as a ―work‖ boat leaving ―Big Ben‖ available for RC duties. A 30‘ camper/trailer has been arranged to serve as a Regatta HQ during the Labor Day Regatta. In prior years, a SSS club regatta called the “C.B. Cardy- Hunky Race” was discussed. This is a single handed event and it will be added to the racing schedule. Fleet Captain: Sara Allan- Mooring field inspection completed and two vessels were considered to have problems. Commodore Pressman voiced that the Fleet Captain is empowered to enforce the SSS Rules & Regulations that speak to the ―minimum‖ usage of a SSS member vessel in the mooring field as well as the landside trailer vessels. Allan submitted a report for the record that showed the status of all SSS member vessels. Regatta Director: Gregg Knighton- Six regatta planning meetings have been held and Gregg reported that he antici- pates more PHRF boats are expected to participate this year due to a date change for the annual regatta that has been traditionally held over the Labor Day weekend in the Charlotte Harbor area. Motion by Com. Pressman Mo- tion to allow 2010 Labor Day Regatta registrants traveling more than 25 miles from the Squadron to berth their vessels at the Squadron up to (7) seven days prior to the start of the regatta at no charge. Seconded by VC Huber. Motion Approved. Long Range Planning: RC Bill Niblock-Report attached Executive Committee Report: Commodore Alan Pressman *Funds disbursed for Danny Wiedenhoft

Page 14 The Burgee - October 2010 *Discussed rules violations by a SSS member *Some SSS members have sent e-mails to Sarasota City Government officials expressing their concerns about the long term lease arrangements with the city. Pressman appreciated the support of those who have sent in correspon- dence regarding our long term lease. *Davis Island Yacht Club has a 50 year lease with a $1.00 per year assessment. Volunteer hours to the city of Tampa are used to offset any additional fees. *Monday, August 16th is the next City Commission meeting and SSS will be represented. Members are invited to attend the meeting and David Livingston will be speaking. *No update or news on the mooring field being managed by the Squadron. Motion to adjourn the Meeting: Gregg Knighton- Meeting Adjourned: 9:10pm

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Commodore Cleat’s Letters received in response to recent articles or to address other issues at large within the SSS can be published in the Burgee. The purpose is to provide Corner a forum for positive and constructive views on articles and matters published in The Burgee. By Winny Rush The Editor requires that letters are expressed in a positive way, with avoidance of negative terms, gram- Fall is the purrfect opportu- mar or descriptions. This column is not to be used for nity to update our sailing negative comments or innuendos about any person, product, device, company, institution, association or community about what is going on in the cat world at profession, whether intentional or not. The Burgee, as SSS. First, all of our furry family has been successfully a publication, is presented as professional as possible, spayed or neutered. We all have had our rabies shots therefore, an appropriate standard of grammar and ex- though it is time for them to be updated. While we are pression is expected. The author of the letter is responsible for ensuring the facts are accurate and encour- not happy about this, it is necessary to keep us in good aged to cite references. All letters may be edited for health so that we may continue to work efficiently. Many clarity and grammar, and the Editor reserves the right to of you know that we regularly patrol the grounds of print or edit all submissions. SSS. We also make certain that rodents do not invade Letters to the Editor should be sent to [email protected] and the kitchen or other occupied space of our home and contain the subject line ―Letter to the Editor‖. Deadline your sailing club. Thank you for all of your help to keep is the 20th of each month. Submissions must include us going. Please sponsor us so that we may be vacci- the author name and telephone number in order to pro- nated in a timely manner. vide means of verification. All articles and photos for submission in The Burgee should be sent electronically to: [email protected] by the Sponsorship levels include: deadline of the 20th of each month. Crew $5.00 Skipper $10.00 Admiral $15.00 Donate once or as many times as you like. Please send a check to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron with Cat Fund on the Memo Line. Cats wait- ing to be sponsored include: Jib, Tack, Pintail, Dock- line, Peinter, Windy, Wavy, Mooring, Sandy, White Caps, Compass Rose, Shelly, Barnacle Bill, Halyard, Bimini, Sloop, Ketch, Yawl, Genoa, Drifter, Catalina, Catamaran, Opti, and Cat Boat. Thanks to Cat Committee members Julie Buur- nett, Manuel Verdeguer, Daryl Lamb, Winny Rush, and Joanne Hawkes for naming all the cats and for all their help in planning Vaccination Day. Thanks to Ray Pilot and John Lynch for their donations and Katie Smith for always feeding the cats.

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Page 16 The Burgee - October 2010 Calling All Members current on dues and fees payable and having no official, unresolved complaints on file. Payments and resolu- Annual Membership Meeting & Election Day tions to meet the requirements of good standing will Sunday, November 21st, 2010 at 1500 hrs (3 PM) be considered through November 14, 2010. The re- at Sarasota Sailing Squadron port that will be used on Election Day will be generated Official Ballots can be found: on November 15, 2010. Payments and resolutions made after November 14 will be gratefully received but • In the October & November Burgee will have no impact on the membership‘s standing. • In the Squadron office The Board of Directors approved Proposal 1 to Online at www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org be included on the Ballot for vote. In summary, Pro- Ballots must be received prior to the polls posal 1 prohibits multiple individuals from one member- closing and may be submitted either mailed to the ship to serve on the Board at the same time. Please Squadron (please account for delivery time), dropped in see the Ballot for the exact wording of the proposed the Official Ballot Box located outside the Squadron of- change. fice, or in-person at the meeting. One vote per This year we have an interesting mix of Incum- Membership. bents running again, the Nominating Committee‘s slate, Please, clearly print your name, sign, and date and petitioned Candidates. See the Ballot for details. the Ballot. In the event you decide to recast, or multiple The following statements have been submitted submissions by one membership are received, we need by the Candidates; accuracy has not been verified. to be able to identify the most recent Ballot. Nana Bosma In order for a Ballot to be counted, the member- Election Judge 2010 ship must be in good standing as defined by being

ters and a host of other items which also have me visit- Commodore ing City Hall frequently. Recently, I was asked to join the board of the David Jennings Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences and leverage my Secretary relationships downtown combined with my real estate Someone recently told experience to help with a $7,000,000 building project. me you don‘t choose the job, This seemed like a great opportunity to keep my hand in the job chooses you. A lot of development at a time when the private sector is asleep. non profits seem to work this We will have broken ground by the time you read this. way. Volunteers get ―thrown up For the last several years I have also been the the ladder‖ of responsibility if Squadron‘s Board Secretary, participating with the Ex- they are so inclined. But I‘d be ecutive Committee, involved in City uplands lease nego- lying if I didn‘t admit wondering tiations and the pursuit of our Sovereign Submerged what being Commodore en- Lands Lease with the State of Florida. tailed as early as 2000. I have also been acting as the Squadron‘s Board That‘s when I put away Liaison to the Youth Sailing Program and have attended a 16 year career as a National most of their meetings this year prior to the Squadron Sales Manager in the commer- filling two dedicated positions which were created re- cial foodservice equipment in- cently. dustry. Linda and I had a tod- I am sharing this with you because I view all dler with one more on the way. I had no intention of rais- of these experiences as training for the possibility of ing a family from the road. being your Commodore. Part of ―not traveling‖ also meant I could get I spent some time this weekend reading a quar- more involved locally. Since I was eyeball deep in his- ter century‘s worth of Squadron Long Range Plans and torical renovation projects of my own undertaking, The the message is loud and clear. The redundancy in these Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation seemed a plans powerfully communicates what is important to our good place to start. I spent 9 years with this group, the membership. last 2 as Board President. Preservation of the Squadron; its culture, facilities & This experience involved me in code variances, activities. zoning issues, developer mitigation policies, volunteer Volunteerism built the club and is critical to keep it as recruitment and also put me in front of the City Commis- low cost as possible. sion and staff members on a regular basis. Environmental stewardship and responsibility are inte- My Real Estate business grew and ultimately gral to a sailor‘s beliefs and no longer an elective behav- caught the attention of Commissioner Clapp who asked ior. me to participate in the development of the North Trail Redevelopment Task Force of which I am currently a Promote the club and sailing to the public, locally, Board Member. The Task Force is working on a zoning nationally and internationally. overlay district, incentives for development, security mat-

Page 17 The Burgee - October 2010 David Jennings continued Improve & grow facilities as we can to expand our abil- John MacKay ity to fulfill the purpose of bringing sailing to a larger au- I have been asked to pro- dience. vide some information on why I would be a suitable candidate for Since the job of Commodore requires a broad the position of Vice-Commodore of base of experience, I view all of my work up to this point the Squadron. My value to the in time as preparation for this position. members of the Squadron and to If you allow me the opportunity, I will do the best the board would be my knowledge I possibly can to fulfill the goals of the club and the of Squadron activities, business wishes of its members. It would be an honor to hold the matters, and financial details, from tiller of such an historic and venerable club as the Sara- my previous positions on the board sota Sailing Squadron. as Commodore and as Treasurer. In addition, I have been involved with negotiations with the City of Sarasota Vice Commodore with respect to lease negotiations and with FDEP with respect to the proposed mooring field for the Squadron. John Huber I feel that the coming year will be important to the future of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron in the submerged Vice Commodore lands lease for the mooring field must be concluded I am John Huber and have soon. There will undoubtedly be some new people in- been Vice Commodore for the past volved at the state level as a new governor will be two years. I would like to thank the elected in November. This has always meant a shifting Board of Directors and the staff for of seats and new heads for such organizations as the all of their hard work in the day-to- Florida Department of Environmental Protection . In the day operation of the Squadron. past, this has led to delays both on our end, as a new I am running for another board has to come to understand these issues, and on term as your Vice Commodore. I the State of Florida end as well. think my duty as a Director is to make sure our club is In addition, I have knowledge of the activities of run in a businesslike manner while showing fairness, the racing members of the Squadron and have been compassion, and understanding to all of the members able to effectively lead groups in the past, by uniting and guests. I feel it is the duty of the Board of Directors them for the common good. In short, the racers need to set and enforce the rules, policies, and procedures the non-racing members to help them hold events and that ensure that the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and the this has sometimes been a gap in the past, as non- Youth Sailing Program continue to be the finest sailing racers need to be convinced of the need to help in order venue on the West Coast of Florida and to keep the fa- to make these events function well to reflect on both the cilities comfortable and inviting for all members and Squadron and the City of Sarasota. guests. I also have a vision for what the Squadron I have been a full time resident of Sarasota should represent in years to come and how it can work County since 1969, and have been retired since 2004. better with the City and other organizations to continue As your Vice Commodore and a Member, I have been to grow as the population of the area increases, adding very active in all of the Club‘s activities for the past two to the need for access to the waterfront for more and years. more people. In fact, the City of Sarasota is keenly inter- I feel that my past experience as Vice Commo- ested in how the Squadron can do this better. They ex- dore, former business owner, an engineer with manage- pect, and have every right to expect, the Squadron to ment and supervisory duties, along with many years of serve the needs of city residents first and foremost. community service, including past president of the Ven- In short, I would like to be elected to serve the ice Area Chamber of Commerce, together with over forty Squadron once more in a Board capacity. years of sailing experience makes me a qualified candidate for Vice Commodore. I am currently on the Board of Directors for the Corinthian Fund and the Sarasota Bay Yachting Association. I have had the opportunity of ADVERTISING IN THE BURGEE IS AN being responsible for the last two Squadron Labor Day Regattas; both of which were very successful. ECONOMICAL WAY TO REACH ALL 900+ Recently, I gathered lease information from MEMBERS OF THE SSS! FOR DETAILS, other sailing squadrons and yacht clubs as well as gathering data on the community service impact of the Sara- CONTACT THE SQUADRON OFFICE AT sota Sailing Squadron. This information is being used to 941-388-2355. BUSINESS CARD SIZE ADS help negotiate our new lease with the City of Sarasota. Thank you for your support this past year and I ARE ONLY $25 PER MONTH OR $250 A look forward to serving another year as your Vice Com- YEAR. modore.

Page 18 The Burgee - October 2010 Rear Commodore Barry Millbourn I have been a Squadron member since 1988. I assisted the Red Cross Basic Sailing Bill Niblock course until racing filled my free time. Since then I have raced a Rear Commodore variety of boats both PHRF and Bill Niblock learned to one design, served as Race sail when 10 years old at the Committee PRO, and taught Cocoanut Grove Sailing Club, adult basic sailing as a US Sail- and at the Miami Yacht Club he ing certified instructor. I would learned to race development- like to serve you as Rear Com- class Moth-boats. His first SSS modore. The rear commodore is responsible for the Labor Day Regatta was in 1953, care and maintenance of the Squadron buildings and when the MYC kicked- the-butts grounds, and oversees plans for future improvements. of local competitors! Later, as I bring a lifetime of experience in facility operations and a teenager, he cruised the Fla. maintenance to the job. I worked in the Engineering de- Keys in Bahama-style sloops adapted for cruising. partment at the Sarasota Herald Tribune until the New Now an advocate of performance sailing, Bill maintains a York Times bought the paper and bought me out. I variety of interesting sailboats. spent twenty years in the marine industry repairing, re- Bill joined the SSS in the early 80‘s, and has for conditioning, and commissioning yachts. I am currently 25 years been operating sailboats of various types from Plant Operator of a facility for Sarasota Memorial Hospi- virtually all parts of the facility. . . trailer, dolly, hoist, tal. mooring field and main-dock . As such, Bill is well I may not be an architect or an engineer, but I aware of the challenges of boat ownership and operation have the practical experience to get things running and at the Sailing Squadron. organized, eliminate waste, and invest wisely in needed In 1987 Bill was awarded a Certificate of Appre- repairs and improvements. ciation by the SSS ―in recognition of the many out- We are an organization of many diverse groups - cruis- standing services and personal contributions made‖. ers, racers, sailboarders, kiteboarders, kayakers, and He has served on the Long Range Planning Committee simply water-loving hanger-outers, ready to take a ride on numerous occasions, and the Board of Directors itself on anything that floats. It's all good. If we want to keep three times. Since designing and drawing the Educa- it good we are going to have to look out for each other, tion Building in 1986, Bill has designed and guided the and take care of our Club, to keep it the best place there construction of virtually all the major buildings at the is to sail and to hang with friends. Squadron. The Pavilion, the 1991 remodeling of the Stonehouse, the Kitchen addition to the clubhouse, the Office addition, the BBQ building, and the new Porch Addition in 1998. In 1995 Bill was asked to take over the Mooring SSS S t u f f Field Dilemma. In the few years that followed, in addition to writing pivotal documentation in support of the SQUADRON BASEBALL CAPS Field, Bill created the final engineering documentation. enabling a significant financial savings for that work, ONLY $14 which remains current and usable today. EACH During this past year, his main focus has been developing the Squadron‘s Long Range Plan. The building programs outlined in previous Long Range Plans LARGE TOTE BAGS have been undertaken and completed, and the current $25 challenge is to amend our plan to encompass new con- cepts for growth and development, while maintaining the Squadron‘s traditions, values and affordability. Bill wishes to continue this work in 2011. POLO SHIRTS WITH SQUADRON LOGO The coming year will see a continued development of the Long Range Plan, the development of a $25 comprehensive maintenance plan, the analysis and upgrade of the site‘s electrical infrastructure, the replace- VISORS—$12 ment of the Main Dock, and the further development of the Mooring Field all projects that Bill has been involved “SYLVESTER” T-SHIRTS—$10 with for years. He wishes to continue this work in 2011 as well. See display in the bar area of the clubhouse!

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ner. As chairman of the Standing Rules Committee, I Treasurer will recognize that all rules need to be reviewed periodi- cally, and updated to meet the needs of the Squadron's

Pamela members. Paschall Fleet Captain I have been a member of the Squadron for about eight Sara Allen years, joining soon after mov- Fleet Captain ing to the Sarasota area from I have been Fleet Cap- New Jersey. We‘ve had an tain for the Sarasota Sailing opportunity to own two different Squadron since early 2008 and I sailboats. One was a Precision am committed to seeing that the 28 which we docked up on the Mooring Field project comes to Manatee River and the other was a Hunter 205 which we conclusion. As Mooring Commit- kept on a trailer at the squadron. Having grown up in tee Chairman, I oversee the ac- Southern California, I‘ve always enjoyed sailing from the tivity of the Mooring Committee time my dad took me out into Balboa Bay in a Daysailor. and help find solutions to Moor- ing Holders individual problems. I In addition, I‘ve had opportunities to sail between New- also report to the Board as to the status of all boats at port and Catalina Island as well as in the British Virgin the SSS. That includes the trailer stored boats, the rack Islands. boats, the dingy racks and the permanent slips. With the Presently, I keep track of the volunteer hours assistance of office personnel, I prepare and deliver a that our members work as my way of providing assis- monthly report to the entire Board. I also oversee the tance to the Squadron. I work full-time at FIMC in activities of the Cruising Committee. downtown Sarasota as Assistant Controller. During my My qualifications include that I am a United thirty-year career, I‘ve worked in various industries in States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer holding my financial positions ranging from financial analyst to con- Captain‘s License. I also am an American Sailing Asso- troller. I am a CPA, licensed in Florida and have an ciation Certified Instructor holding teaching certificates MBA degree with an emphasis on Finance. for Basic Keelboat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat For the last three years, I have served as Treas- Charter and Coastal Navigation. I am committed to keeping the Sarasota Sailing Squadron the premier club urer on the Tuscana Homeowners Association Board of to sail out of or visit on the west coast of Florida. Directors, the development in which I live.

It would be my pleasure to serve as Treasurer for the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. I look forward to this Kacy Knope opportunity. For the past 5 years I have been a member of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. During this time, Secretary I have been actively involved with the Mooring Committee by volun- Mike Halliday teering to conduct inspections of Webmaster the mooring field each year for the past 5 years. I joined the Squadron in 2000 when I was a snowbird, and Also was employed by the took all of the adult sailing classes Squadron as a Maintenance Tech- then offered by Red Cross at the nician for just over a year. And Squadron. I have since become would like to extend my volunteer services by running for partner in a keel boat docked on Fleet Captain and would appreciate your vote. Bird Key, and race it regularly. I became a full-time Sarasota resident last year, and am currently Webmaster for the Squad- ron's web site. I was secretary for my condominium board on Lido Key until we sold the property recently. I served on the board of the Westchester Flying Club in NY for 15 years - an organization similar to the Squad- ron. I also served on the board of the USAlliance Credit Union in Rye, NY for 5 years. As Secretary, I undertake to attend all Board and Executive Committee meetings, maintain good re- cords and publish meeting minutes in a timely man-

Page 20 The Burgee - October 2010 Race Captain Regatta Chair Robert Miller Gregg Knighton Race Captain Measurer I joined the Sarasota Sailing Squadron in the No Submission summer of 2007 and have enjoyed sailing my Santana 23, named ―Blew Bayou‖ in many of the Squadron sailing events. I have a 50 ton ―Six-Pack‖ Coast Guard license and have taught sailing in my younger years. Social Coordinator Since joining I have served on the Board of Di- Chris Ranney rectors as Measurer and this year I am Race Captain. During my time on the Board, I have introduced a num- I am Chris Ranney, a loving ber of new sailing events as well as brought back to life husband and an avid sailor. My wife some which have not had much participation. The Fri- Cher, and I have owned our Catalina day night racers have now been assigned a specific date 25 "ESPRIT" for 4 years. We abso- to serve on race committee and alternates are listed if lutely love our little girl. So much so, they can not serve. that we sailed her from Cayuga Lake in New York this year. Six weeks In addition, I have chaired the Standing Rules & later and we arrived in Sarasota. I Regulations and By-Laws committee and we have made am a Realtor/Investor by several recommendations to the membership regarding profession. My wife is a Registered updating some of our rules and by-laws. I worked with Nurse. our management and was instrumental in the preparation, printing and production of the updated Squadron I am looking forward to taking the reins as your promotional flyer along with placing the member‘s last new social coordinator. We love parties and also know names first in our 2010-2011membership directory. our way around a kitchen. I have worked on other non- profit committees in the past and look forward to working Working this past year with Regatta Director with the rest of the group. Gregg Knighton and VC John Huber has strengthened our racing program and our 64th. Annual Labor Day Re- My thanks to Cassandra and Jason, both of gatta was again very successful. whom have volunteered valuable advice for our transition. I am committed to the task and look forward to be- I have enjoyed sailing my 23‘ Santana, the Blew ing of service to the Squadron. Bayou with my SSS sailing friends and look forward to serving a second year if elected as your Race Captain. Education Coordinator Kirk Burnett Scott McWilliams Sarasota Sailing Education Coordinator Squadron member since 1994. Served two terms as This is my first opportunity Race Captain, 2006 and to serve on the Sarasota Sailing 2007. US Sailing certified Squadron Board. I hope to pro- Dinghy Instructor and Club vide useful educational events that Race Officer. Served on vari- are also fun. I hold a USCG Mas- ous race committees in a ters License with sail endorsement range of positions, including and I am an ASA Sailing instructor mark boats and Measurer for for basic keelboat, coastal cruis- two Opti Nationals, Sunfish ing, and bareboat cruising. My Worlds, and Sunfish Champi- work experience to date has been with Scott McWilliams onships. Served as PRO for various regional and local Marketing Services since 1972. I do market research one design and PHRF regattas and the 2009 Buzzelli and surveys and solve marketing problems. Multihull Rendezvous and a LOT of Friday night and I have qualified as an expert in marketing and Sunday races. Along with a merry band of buds we TRY economics in over 30 circuit courts. I have also taught to maintain the fixed marks in the Bay and appear to be Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Problem making some headway. Solving, and Marketing Strategy at NYU Graduate The last 5-6 years I have done more blue water School of Business, USF, and currently at Keiser U and sailing and REALLY like the Bahamas. Would like more Everglades U. participation in Club events and series and an increased I greatly enjoy the casual atmosphere of the awareness and caring for the Squadron boats, property, Squadron and will help to keep it fun, affordable, and and equipment. I would also like to see more Race friendly. Committee training and participation so all the fleets can enjoy a competent, knowledgeable race committee for their racing.

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