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Private Ear NEWSLETTER OF PRIVATEER YACHT CLUB Lake Chickamauga Chattanooga, TN April 2016 www.privateeryachtclub.org Peter Snyder, Editor [email protected]

VIEW FROM THE HELM — April 2016 Beautiful spring weather has finally arrived, and with it has volunteers put forth a herculean effort to coordinate all the come some wonderful days for sailing! PYC greeted spring components of this five day experience. with a hectic schedule, lead off by a new event this season, a Thistle Regatta held on April 16th and 17th. Special thanks Overlapping the Veterans Program was the Flying Scot Chat- need to go out to Peyton and Adam Ankars for the great job tanooga Choo Choo, which enjoyed a record attendance this they did in organizing this event and for showing off PYC in year, with 29 boats sailing in the two-day event. Rob Fowler, a very positive light to out-of-town sailors. Peyton and Adam PYC Fleet Captain, and a large group of volunteers under the should also be recognized for their fine sailing, finishing sec- leadership of Rob and Brainard Cooper, PRO, coordinated ond in the overall regatta. Thanks also go to Gary Smith and four great races and a host of on-shore activities, including a the host of other PYC members who helped out, both on Race fun-filled Corn Hole tournament organized by Guy and Tina Committee as well as on shore with meals and clean up. Campbell. Congratulations go out to Tom and Ed Craig for finishing third in the event and to Rob Fowler and Harry This regatta was closely followed by another wonderful event, Carpenter, Flying Scot boat builder, who took the top honors. as PYC hosted a group of veterans for a sailing program spon- There was question about whether Rob’s brand new UT grey sored by ROVER. Steve Sherman and a large group of other boat with UT orange spinnaker gave him an unfair advantage, but I guess that remains to be seen!

By the time you read this article we will have also played host to the Catalina 22 fleet, as David Bergevin coordinated the annual Chattanooga Challenge. Quickly on the heels of this regatta will be the Opti Regatta under the direction of Chris and Margi Cyrul, as well as the annual MC Scow Regatta, Scowabunga, organized by regatta chairman Steve Sherman, with Rob Fowler serving as PRO. In amongst all these spring regattas we are still actively involved in Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday racing, with Thursday evening dinghy fun races soon to start.

Your Board has been busy addressing a wide variety of issues, including some policy compliance questions, as well as laying out plans for a variety of ongoing upgrades to the clubhouse, grounds, and club boats. Dee Harwell has been busy keeping the social calendar full, and our membership levels are close continued on page 3 COMING EVENTS MAY Check the PYC website CALENDAR for more info. 1-May-16 Catalina 22 - Chattanooga Challenge Regatta 9 am Sunday 1-May-16 Dinghy Races 2 pm Sunday 4-May-16 Wednesday Night PHRF Races 7 pm Wednesday 5-May-16 COPS 6:15 pm Thursday 7-May-16 Opti/Laser Youth Regatta 7:30 am Saturday 8-May-16 Mother’s Day - No Races Sunday 9-May-16 PYC Board Meeting 6 pm Monday 11-May-16 Wednesday Night PHRF Races 7 pm Wednesday 12-May-16 STARSS 6:30 pm Thursday 14-15-May-16 Scowabunga - MC Scow Regatta 8 am Saturday & Sunday 18-May-16 Wednesday Night PHRF Races 7 pm Wednesday 19-May-16 COPS 6:15 pm Thursday 21-May-16 Saturday PHRF Races 1 pm Saturday 21-May-16 DOCK PARTY 4 pm Saturday 22-May-16 Dinghy Races 2 pm Sunday 25-May-16 Wednesday Night PHRF Races 7 pm Wednesday 26-May-16 STARSS 6:30 pm Thursday 28-May-16 Saturday PHRF Races 1 pm Saturday 29-May-16 Dinghy Races 2 pm Sunday JUNE 1-June-16 Wednesday Night PHRF Races 7 pm Wednesday 2-June-16 COPS 6:15 pm Thursday 4-June-16 Saturday PHRF Races 1 pm Saturday 5-June-16 Dinghy Races 2 pm Sunday 13-June-16 PYC Board Meeting 6 pm Monday 15-June-16 Wednesday Night PHRF Races 7 pm Wednesday 16-June-16 COPS 6:15 pm Thursday 18-June-16 Saturday PHRF Races 1 pm Saturday 19-June-16 Dinghy Races 2 pm Sunday 22-June-16 Wednesday Night PHRF Races 7 pm Wednesday 23-June-16 STARSS 6:30 pm Thursday 25-June-16 Saturday PHRF Races 1 pm Saturday 26-June-16 Dinghy Races 2 pm Sunday 29-June-16 Wednesday Night PHRF Races 7 pm Wednesday 30-June-16 COPS Trail Maintenance 6:15 pm Thursday ROVER at PYC Quite a number of PYC volunteers worked with veterans of our armed services looking for recreational and rehabilitative opportunities during the week of April 19th - 22nd. Betsy Ali- son, five time Rolex Yacht Woman of the Year and US Sailing Director of Adaptive Sailing, was here all week. Theres’s been talk about having an adaptive sailing program at PYC and this was a great opportunity to see what’s involved first hand. ROVER is the Regional Outreach Veterans Engagement Resources - continued on page 10

2 Race Committee ASSIGNMENTS Bill Robertson — Race Committee Chairman Date Day Start Time PRO Asst RC MAY 05/01/16 Sunday C22 Chattanooga Challenge David Bergevin 05/01/16 Sunday 2:00pm Mike Rasbury Jonathan Mies 05/04/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Josh Landers Steve George 05/07/16 Saturday Opti/Laser Regatta Marji Cyrul 05/08/16 Sunday Mother’s Day No Races 05/11/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Scott Lee Mike Graves 05/14/16 Saturday MC Scowabunga Josh Landers 05/15/16 Sunday MC Scowabunga Josh Landers 05/18/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Linda Lind Martin Gregory 05/21/16 Saturday 1:00pm Tom Clark John Barnes 05/22/16 Sunday 2:00pm Brainard Cooper Chris Brockman 05/25/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Bruce MacPhee Gary Harwell 05/28/16 Saturday 1:00pm Ed Craig Eric Brooks 05/29/16 Sunday 2:00pm Pete Duvoisin Mike Campbell JUNE 06/01/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Chris Cyrul Tom Bumgardner 06/04/16 Saturday 1:00pm Chris Edwards Earl Chandler 06/05/16 Sunday 2:00pm Rob Fowler Steward Cofield 06/08/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Eddie Graham David Cox 06/11/16 Saturday 1:00pm Matt Gregory Allen Culp 06/12/16 Sunday 2:00pm Pete Gregory Tony Disanto 06/15/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Keith Harper Ed Ford 06/18/16 Saturday 1:00pm Frank Hughes Steve George 06/19/16 Sunday 2:00pm Brian Holloway Mike Graves 06/22/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Monty Humphreys Martin Gregory 06/25/16 Saturday 1:00pm Scott Irwin Gary Harwell 06/26/16 Sunday 2:00pm Walt Jenison Terry Hoye 06/29/16 Wednesday 7:00pm Kent Kindervater Bill Jennings

RC’s be sure to fully identify boats & skippers when recording race results. List name of skipper, RACE COMMITTEE DUTY Please remember that Racing is the single most important ac- type of boat and sail number for each boat. tivity at Privateer Yacht Club. It is racing that develops bet- IN CASE YOU CANNOT DO YOUR RC DUTY, ter sailors faster, and faster sailors better, more than anything BE SURE TO GET else. Participate in racing. Racing is fun. Racing is exciting. A DEPENDABLE SUBSTITUTE. Racing is challenging. And racing builds character, especially If you would like to crew on a race boat, or if you have need when things get close at the start, or when the wind is so slight for crew, go to the PYC website CREW NEEDED page: or so variable. Anything you can do to advance racing at PYC http://www.privateeryachtclub.org/racing/crew-needed is not only appreciated, but expected. Race Committee is an important part. Be sure to do your part when scheduled. NOTE: IF YOU DISCOVER A PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THE COMMITTEE OR CHASE BOATS, PLEASE NOTIFY BRIAN HOLLOWAY ASAP VIEW - continued from page 1 262-391-2181 to maximum levels. All in all, 2016 is starting off as a won- derfully active and busy year at PYC. If you haven’t been out “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to- sailing yet, then dust off the cobwebs and get out there! The gether to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and weather is great, so... work, but rather teach them to long for the endless im- mensity of the sea.” ~ Antoine De Saint-Exupery C’mon - Let’s go sailing! Linda Lind, Commodore 2016 3 photo by jim davis LONG DISTANCE LAP RACE

competitive racing. A big thanks to Josh Landers who was to report that the inaugural Lap Race went I am proud instrumental in scoring and race format. He informed me that wonderfully with 10 boats at the starting line. It was a sight by his calculations each lap was 6.4 miles. That means for 4 to see the gathering at PYC, the night before, splashing their laps we had a total of 25.6 miles raced. boats and prepping for the long day ahead. Obviously a few boats were willing to go the extra mile to participate. Afterward, we had an open pot luck dinner and grill-out at the clubhouse. Dee Harwell was a big help in getting the word out The sun was out with temperatures around 60 degrees for most and making sure plenty of folks came to “dig in.” I am always of the day. Winds were from the dreaded West, but we had amazed at the amount of delicious food that ends up on the wind and that is what was important. The water level was up kitchen counter! Thanks to all of the folks who spent time put- from winter pool due to the recent rains. The J24s gambled ting their dishes together. over the hedge row a couple of times and it seemed to pay. I am still skeptical if an Impulse 26 would have made it. I would like to give a special thanks to Monty and Sue Humphries for volunteering their house boat, their Saturday, The first lap was fairly tame and everyone seemed to be trying and making the job of Race Committee look so easy. Also, to get into a groove. By the second lap, conditions were getting Mike Rasbury was an invaluable asset on the Race Com- more interesting. Spinnakers came out but as the wild west mittee, helping take times and tending to the anchoring and winds clocked from all directions, the genoas reappeared. On docking of the house boat. These folks are so very important the third lap coming around Gold Point, the fleet was rocked to most of our bigger regattas and PYC owes them a debt of with much stronger winds that were overpowering for most. gratitude. On the Impulse, we were in “keep the boat upright” mode. Finally, I would like to thank all of those in the race and at the On the run, we looked back and saw the black J24 planing dinner afterward for participating. There is nothing better than with the spinnaker up. It was an impressive sight. After much ten boats on the water all day in early April with a pot luck din- discussion, on the last lap, the Impulse went bald headed for ner that evening. I hope everyone returns next year and those a headsail change to the number 1 jib. I was told we were still who missed out will have the chance to participate in what doing 6-7 knots with just the mainsail flying! turned out to be a very successful event. It is worth mentioning that after the results were scored, over Sincerely, five hours of racing, the spinnaker fleet finished within three Corey Blair minutes corrected time. That tells me that we had some very

4 LAPPING WITH A COUNTRY BOY the dam. Couldn’t really go wing on wing, don’t have one of those whisker thingies. Back to the start line for our first lap, we crossed the line within 30 seconds of the first boat across the line. It feels good to be at the head of the pack with the big dogs and their go fast boats. WHOOOA-- he is on the second lap, but the thought felt good for 30 seconds. Back up the lake to Big Ridge and around the mark and then back to the dam. On the way to the mark the skipper, an able bodied seaman (he is more able than me) let me have the rudder while he took a snack for lunch. After his lunch I headed below to make my sandwich. On the way, photo by jim davis I noticed that the rope for the sail in front, which is 60 feet long and tied in the mid- dle to the sail, is only 10 feet long on one Seeing a poster and hearing people talk about the firstLap side and 50 feet long on the other side. Heading the boat up, Race in a long time sounded like fun. What could be better I, the lake man (got to be politically correct), went the pointy than sailing almost all day in a race that went longer distances? end of the boat and dropped the sail and retied the rope in the Calling another good old country boy, we got things set for center, more better. Saturday morning. All this time the skipper was sailing with the mainsail. The jib Up before the chickens at 5 o’clock, I headed to Chattanooga. went up and we were off, leaving a wake behind us. Hey, those Before leaving for Chatt town I turned on the radio to NOAA. noisy things that go up and down the lake don’t have anything It seems that the wind would build to gusts of 37 mph. Should on us! be interesting... Arriving at the boat and getting everything ready, I remember that I forgot the ice cold lemonade I had On the way down the lake one of those go fast boats passed made. All is not lost, I did however remember the cold beer. us and I asked if he had any Gray Poupon for my sandwich. He didn’t answer. And to think we gave him room for good Getting started by pulling the sails out and hooking up lines wind. As we approached the dam the wind was picking up and and ropes, the crew showed up. It seems us country boys get we noticed that the wire rigging was loose on the mast so we lost in the big city. While we were working at getting ready, headed back to the harbor. As we approached the harbor, we some Dock Superintendents showed up to watch us. They fired up our own noise maker. Having problems with the mo- asked us why the rope for the sail was wrapped around the tor, the old man of the sea at the dock helped us out, and we rigging wire? headed to our parking place at the dock. About this time we were hailed from up high above. Some As we took down the sails and folded them and battened the official type person was on the trail up on the hill and asked if hatches down, we turned on the weather radio for Chattanooga we were going to race? Do cows eat grass???? He asked for and the winds were 14 gusting to 24. We then went up to the our sail number, and all I know is that it says C22. It seems we clubhouse for relaxation, refreshments and storytelling before missed a Skippers’ Meeting. I never did like meetings. He was the evening’s dinner. That evening as we enjoyed our steaks nice and said he would take care of it. and the potluck that everyone brought. As we were heading out to the race course and hoisting the We looked at the race results. What!!!!!—we weren’t listed. sails we heard a horn. Don’t know what it was for, but since We felt good, however, since we were the only Catalina 22 no one was around we kept on going. As we neared the start from the largest fleet out sailing with the big boys. Guess what, line we heard two more horn blasts. We saw everyone taking I saw two DNF on the list. And to bust a myth, in a lap race the off so we followed the pack. view does change. The race was on!!!!!!! We crossed the start line last or next to We had FUN and our Beer tasted just as good as the big dogs’ last. We sailed to the first turn point at Big Ridge, all the while Beer. We just might have to do the Chattanooga Challenge. enjoying the start of a great day of sailing. Turning at Big Ridge we headed downwind and down river to Lakeshore at ~ Country Boy

5 Thistle South Atlantic District Championships by Adam Ankers

After a lot of research by fleet members it was determined lowed them to finish in first closely followed by their kids, that Privateer Yacht Cub had not hosted a Thistle regatta since Michael and Darby. Michael and Darby’s consistency laid the 1974 Brown Jug. A fact verified by Rob Fowler “Oh sure, the foundation for their overall win. 1974 sounds about right.” So we thought it was about time to bring the fleet, the Thistle Class and the Brown Jug back. After a great Champy’s fried chicken meal and a big camp fire, Last year the Gregory and Ankers families, as well as John we woke to even lighter conditions Sunday morning. Gary Coolidge, were able to get Privateer Yacht Club’s Fleet 96 re- and his team were ready with a course set and were able to instated by the Thistle Class giving us the opportunity to host start a fourth race in the lightest conditions of the weekend. the 2016 District Championships. Peyton and I were able to get off the line in clear air with speed and hold on to the lead for the whole race. Brian Anderson The weekend forecast called for light winds, and most teams came in second and Michael and Darby sealed their over all came ready to sail double handed, with over half the teams be- victory with a third. ing families, and ages ranging from teenager to over 70. After tapping the keg Friday night and having a fun welcome party The final results put siblings Michael and Darby Reddaway around the grill, we were all greeted with a nice, mostly con- in first, earning the new Brown Jug perpetual trophy, Peyton sistent 5-8 knots of wind from the North Saturday morning. and I in second and David and Carole Reddaway in third. PRO Gary Smith and his crack team quickly got the first race All of the competitors really enjoyed sailing at Privateer and off on time for the 12 Thistles competing. the great hospitality of all of our members.

Birmingham’s Loy Vaughn pulled the first two bullets, with From the very beginning of planning this regatta we have been Highlander National Champion Tanner Shultz in second in overwhelmed with all of the members who have helped us and the first race, David Reddaway in second in the next and Mi- volunteered their time. Holly, Peyton, John, Pete and I really chael Reddaway and I trading third and fourth places. The appreciate everyone’s help, and you all made this a great re- third race was started in great wind, but after a couple of lead gatta. We look forward to officially bringing back the Brown changes shut almost completely down on the last leeward leg. Jug Regatta to Privateer in the near future! David and Carole Reddaway’s jibe set to the East Shore al-

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7 CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO FLYING SCOT REGATTA 2016

ell, Chattanooga sure was a blast again this year! Saturday night, in addition to a delicious dinner (thank you to W Linda Lind and her tireless crew of kitchen elves), we had a With 29 boats, about double the typical turnout, it was as if all corn hole/bean bag contest. the stars aligned: Birmingham Sailing Club, one of the larg- est southern fleets outside of Florida, decided to start traveling Lo and behold, it turns out the Midwest District had a ringer in and three or four boats came from there; Lynn and Bill Bruss its midst! John Cassada, who had never played before, was, from Chattanooga spent the winter racing in Florida, and so in any case, an experienced horseshoe player. Once he got the Mark and Michelle Taylor returned the favor, traveling up rules down (not all that complicated, of course!), he and Eric from Tampa for the weekend; Lake Keowee sent three boats; Bussell took the day, beating out Adam and Peyton Ankars and the Midwest District continued to support the event with 21-0 in the final round. I gather John’s steady consistency and five boats from Madison, Carlyle and Clinton. Eric’s occasional flash of brilliance carried the day. This was Pretty darn awesome! particularly amazing considering most rounds were taking 30 minutes or more, and John and Eric dispatched their rivals in PLUS, two new boats made their debut at the event. Lynn and about 5 minutes!! Bruce Kitchen from Cowan Lake, Ohio, brought their Ohio- State-red, brand-new boat, Kitchen Sink III, and Chattanoo- Sunday brought much lighter winds, but we still managed to ga Fleet Captain Rob Fowler took delivery of his lovely gray get one race in before it died. Race committee did a masterful and white, brand-new boat (with bright orange, Tennessee job, planning a five-leg WL course and quickly adjusting, with spinnaker!) the evening before the event. Harry Carpenter a shortened second windward leg and finish leaving all sailors, not only brought the boat down but sailed with Rob for the no matter where they placed, breathing a sigh of relief. The regatta. standings definitely got scrambled some, with some strong finishes from deeper in the fleet (I’m looking at you, Sandy And we had fabulous weather. Plenty of wind on Saturday al- Eustis!). lowed us to get three races in. There were many hard-fought contests: at the end of the day the top three boats (Mark and ~ Deb Aronson Michelle Taylor, Harry Carpenter and Rob Fowler, and (Deb Aronson and her husband, Ben Williams, sail “Sophie”, Richard Wade and Jim Leonard) were separated by three and are regular attendees of the annual Chattanooga Choo points. Deeper into the fleet there were numerous clusters of Choo Regatta. Ben and Deb sail on Clinton Lake near Urbana, equally close contests. Illinois.)

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9 ROVER - continued from page 2 organizaion. Click here on ROVER to read more about it. PYC BOARD MEETING

Several Flying Scots were loaned to the program by owners — April 11, 2016 Linda Lind, Tina Campbell, Tom Clark, Bob Ives and Scott Minutes Meeting was called to order by Commodore Lind at 6:05 pm. Lee. PYC members who worked with the veterans during the week included Adam Ankers, David Bergevin, Bob Bissel, Board Members Present: Guy Campbell Keith Harper Bill Derrickson, Steve George, Keith Harper, Dee and Gary Dee Harwell Scott Irwin Harwell, Brian Holloway, Scott & Marilyn Irwin, Bryson Les- Alan Johns Linda Lind ley, Tom Prevost, Steve Sherman, David and Jan Varnell. John Rathjen Bill Robertson Jude Weidner Many thanks to those who contributed. And, many thanks to those veterans who have given so much. Guests Present: Scott Cline Chris Edwards Jere Edwards Eddie Graham Rob Fowler Bryson Lesley Steve Sherman Bill Simons Pete Snyder Treasurer’s report: Jude Weidner presented a positive re- port in the form of a balance sheet, profit and loss, and a run- ning account of members’ payments. Concerns were listed of several who are over 9 months in arrears. His report was approved. Secretary: Motion to accept the March minutes was approved. Membership: Membership currently stands at 150 Family members (cap), 17 Associates (cap is 30), 21 Junior, 25 Out- of-town and 9 Honorary. Jere Edwards (Chris Edward’s dad) attended to meet the Board in conjunction with his member- ship application. Vice Commodore – Racing: Bill Robertson provided a re- port on PYC racing which has now started on Wednesday, Sat- urday and Sunday. Race Committees are being reminded of their duties through email and postcards. The Committee Boat is well stocked with race results sheets as well as laminated instructions on running the race. The prime regatta season is upon us beginning with the Thistle Regatta scheduled for April 16/17 and there are four other re- gattas scheduled for the following four weeks. The next full open weekend for Club racing is May 21-22. However, din- ghy races will be held following the Thistle and Catalina 22 regatta’s. There was a brief discussion about the temporary racing buoys. One of the newer buoys will be removed. Rob Fowler spoke about the upcoming Choo Choo Flying Scot Regatta. There should be a good turn out because 16 out-of-town sailors are already signed up. Friday night April 22nd there is a cookout that all are invited to attend. Cost is continued on page 11

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10 MINUTES - continued from page 10 OLD BUSINESS only $5. Scott Cline and Bill Simons attended to gain clarification of Dock Master: A detailed report on the condition of the marine Dock Policy and the reasoning behind it. The Board made railway was submitted. The railway is currently out of com- clear and concise the statements in policy as adopted. Boat mission until repairs can be completed. A cost estimate for the storage is a privilege granted to club members in good stand- needed repairs is being prepared, then bids will be requested ing upon their agreement with club policy. and submitted to the Board when received. The Dock Master continues to monitor boats/trailers that are out of Club policy With no further business, Linda adjourned the meeting at 7:39 and work with those owners to bring them into compliance. pm. Respectfully submitted, Club Boats / Junior Program: Bryson Lesley spoke to the Alan Johns, Secretary Board of the need to repair the Club owned Lasers which he offered to assist with. He would like more emphasis on teens racing these boats and joining in Laser regattas at other clubs. The Club needs someone interested in managing a racing pro- The Chattanooga Sail and Power Squadron is gram for youth. We do a good job with Sail Camp but there offering two upcoming boating safety classes in May. PYC is no youth racing program for kids to progress through after members might be interested in attending. Sail Camp. One class will be offered over three nights at McCallie (May Brian Holloway proposed (by e-mail) new biminis for the two 2, 3 and 6, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm). It is designed to provide chase boats that was approved. He also proposed a new flag TWRA certification for those born after January 1, 1989. To system for the Committee Boat that was not approved. There sign up for this class, e-mail [email protected] . was concern expressed about an issue with the Committee The other class, the Power Squadron’s “America’s Boating Boat’s engine and Brian will address that before the upcom- Course” will be offered on Saturday, May 14 (8:00 am to 5:30 ing regattas. The Board will also make sure that both pontoon pm), at Lakeshore Marina. As part of the course, TWRA cer- boats are in the water and the Dock Master will find a place to tification material will be covered and the TWRA test will be dock the second one. offered for those born after January 1, 1989. To sign up for Building and Grounds: There was a great turn out for the this class, e-mail [email protected] . spring work party and appreciation was expressed for all those who attended. The kitchen shutter has been damaged. Guy Campbell submitted bids for its replacement with a more sub- NOTICE RE MARINE RAILWAY LIFT stantial roll up which was approved. 100’ of new water hose The Marine Railway Lift is closed for use due to safety con- for the J lift area was also approved. cerns and will remain so until a detailed inspection and appro- The clubhouse porch ceiling will be painted after the regat- priate repairs are made. ~ John Rathjen, Dock Master tas are finished (about 6 weeks), and there are several small projects around the clubhouse that will be completed within CONTACT YOUR BOARD MEMBERS the next two months. Linda Lind, Commodore: 423-322-5459 The Land Committee will be meeting with all cabin owners [email protected] within the next month. Currently 5 of 10 are on the current Bill Robertson, Vice Commodore: 423-987-1235 lease. The remainder still have a 2-3 year term left on the old [email protected] lease. Guy Campbell, Rear Comm., Bldg & Gnds: 423-421-2329 Social Director: Dee Harwell reported that there is a COPS [email protected] dock party scheduled for May 21st and a band is included. She Jude Weidner, Treasurer: 423-618-8798 is working on a possible full moon raft up to be held in con- [email protected] junction. There is a wedding shower scheduled for July 24 and Alan Johns, Secretary: 423-304-4886 the Annual Christmas party date has been set for December 10. [email protected] Keith Harper, Membership Director: 423-847-7690 From the Membership: Steve Sherman spoke to the Board [email protected] about the adaptive sailing program for vets to take place April Dee Harwell, Social Director: 423-240-4550 19-22. There are 15 vets participating in the program and the [email protected] US Sailing Adaptive Sailing Program Director, Betsy Allison, John Rathjen, Dockmaster: 423-843-1718 will be at PYC for the entire week. Members are encouraged [email protected] to check out what’s going on at the Club and encourage our Brian Holloway , Club Boat Director: 262-391-2181 vets. Currently there are no inland center’s for adaptive sail- [email protected] ing and Chattanooga is being looked at as one of those centers. Scott Irwin, Past Commodore: 423-802-5277 [email protected]

11 Privateer Yacht Club was organized on July 25, 1940, in order to promote sailing in the Chickamauga Lake area and particularly in Chattanooga; to teach its members to talk the language of the sea and build up a marine tradition for “The Great Lakes of The South”; to help promote water safety and a code of ethics for the waterways; to form a social and activity nucleus for people in the area interested in sailing; and to develop an active relationship with other sailing and boating organizations to promote racing and other boating activities. Tell your Friends, Neighbors and Grand children now is the time to sign up for sail camp. This program is weekly and runs from the first week in June through July. Easy sign up is on the PYC website including the ability to pay with a credit card. We have many returning instructors, certified and insured by US Sailing. Age range is 8 to 17 years old. Steve George and Bob Bissell are again sharing the director / adult supervision roles. There is a discount for PYC member families. Do it now to ensure a place at camp. Here’s a lot of what sailing is all about - family. Sailing can be shared by young and not so young alike. Enjoy! - pic by Jim Davis

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