AUGUST 2003 TheCHANNEL Coconut Grove Sailing Club

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2003-2004 Officers Don Bailey and Committee While in architectural school, Don bought a rowboat Chairmen with a and dagger board and, along with a little book on sailing fundamentals, taught himself how to sail. Flag Officers Don, like the senior George Bush, had served in the Commodore ...... Bud Price military in World War II and was then a student at Yale Vice Commodore...... Jack Hamm University. Don enticed a number of his friends to build Rear Commodore...... Vladimir Stroleny a fleet of 12’ Penguin Sailboats and they formed the Secretary ...... Anne Platt Outer Barrier Sailing Club on Great South Bay, built a Treasurer ...... Jeffrey Zirulnick clubhouse using a surplus Quonset hut and grew to Fleet Officers about 50 members and 50 boats. Don says they crashed Fleet Captain ...... Wil Bourne after a few years, because the membership was all single Fleet Chaplain ...... Brian C. Schofield guys and they were off to all parts of the world. His Fleet Surgeon ...... Dr. Nicolaus Martens desire to sail with friends led him to form the Hempstead Board Members Bay Sailing Club, purchase land and build a clubhouse. Gonzalo Bellini Will Pulsford The club, which is still active today, at one time had a Steve Hawkins Charles Rahn fleet of more than 50 Flying Scots. Don won the Mike Lovelady Bill Mauk coveted Alice Kimball English Traveling Fellowship award at Yale with his Yacht Club Andrea Stringos, P.C. designs and spent then next two years traveling and studying in Europe. After a successful Architectural practice in NY, Don moved to Miami in the 1970’s. He Club Manager - Scott Salzberg was the founding Commodore of the Kings Bay Sailing Club and assisted in the formation of the Matheson Hammock YC. Don was active in sailboat racing in South Florida. At Kings Committee Chairmen Bay, he was race committee chairman for the 12 Meter America’s Cup qualifier, Canada vs. Adult Sailing ...... Richard Crisler France, which was held in the Atlantic off Miami Beach, and ran the “Battle of the 30 BBYRA Rep ...... David Kurtz By-Laws...... Dave Goldberg Footers”, a two year race competition between the J30 and the S2 classes. C-Gulls...... Krisan Lamberti After retiring form his architectural practice, Don Chamber of Commerce.. Dominic Lamberti spent about 3 years, importing some 100 beautiful 20 Channel Editor ...... Cherie Branning to 30 foot wooden sailboats built in Yugoslavia. For Cruising&Rendezvous another 5 years he ran a wooden boat building school ...... Jo-Ann Pszenny & Elaine Long at MDCC, building, among other projects, the repli- Entertainment ...... Marc Buller cas of Ralph Monroe’s Egrets, one of which is now at Executive ...... Bud Price Finance...... Jeffrey Zirulnick the Barnacle. Future Development ...... Don has belonged to the CGSC since 1980 and has House ...... Gerry Marston been a generous supporter of sailing with talent and Jr. Racing Development ...... Kay Voss generosity. Don and his wife Edna donated a 19’ Marine Council ...... Carl Straw Hershoff Bulls eye and 2 Flying Scots to the club as Membership ...... Richard Crisler well as donating an Egret to the Biscayne National Moorings ...... Gonzalo Bellini Park and a Cat Boat to the US Navy at Antigua. Don’s & Bill Beavers Orange Bowl Regatta ...... Art Auwaerter sailing has slowed over the years but not the pride of Property ...... Jack Hamm ownership and the joy of working on sailboats. Protocol ..... David Kurtz & Larry Whipple Marital harmony and frequent trades keeps him from Public Relations ...... Love Levy revealing his exact inventory of boats but the 26 foot Island Packet, Blade and the 18’ Race ...... Wil Bourne Pearson Hudson River Packet along with Flying Scot 1111 (which he sold in the 1960’s, only Rack ...... Rob Quinlivan to see her advertised forty years later on our bulletin board) are among his pride. Anyone Strip ...... Karen Young that has a boat formerly owned by Don, appreciates the fine workmanship and care that can Web Master ...... Beth Hernandez only be motivated by a love of Boats and Sailing. Be sure to say hello to Don and share his dry wit and world of sailing experience. Volume 59 Issue 2

2990 South Bayshore Drive • Coconut Grove, FL 33133 • Tel: (305) 444-4571 • Fax: (305) 444-8959 website: www.cgsc.org A Not-For-Profit Corporation e-mail: [email protected] COMMODORE'S For all CGSC members who have POSITIVE REPORT letters to send regarding As of this writing we are CGSC, here are the addresses. waiting for a report from the Wa- terfront Advisory Board concern- City of Miami Officials ing their take on our situation. 3500 Pan American Drive Johnny Winton says he wants to Miami, Florida 33133 see the report before he starts Fax: (305) 858-1610 meeting with us. I expect meet- Mayor Manuel A. Diaz ings to start during the last week E-mail: [email protected] in July. This gives a couple of weeks to prepare. Since we still City Manager Joe Arriola don’t know what the focus will truly be we must be E-mail: [email protected] prepared to talk intelligently about whatever aspect it takes. Telephone: (305) 250-5300 This means a lot of preparation. Jack Hamm is heading the District 1 Commissioner Angel Gonzalez “homework team”. He needs all of the help he can get. E-mail: [email protected] Please contact him to see how you might help. The last Telephone: (305) 250-5430 meetings ended in our favor strictly because of the informa- tion we were able to gather and how prepared we were. I District 2 Commissioner Johnny L. Winton expect the city to come back even more prepared this time. Telephone: (305) 250-5333 We will not prevail as easily. We will need to be even more E-mail: [email protected] prepared to keep pace. It is my opinion that our community District 3 Commissioner Joe M. Sanchez service record, both past and present will probably be the E-mail: [email protected] thing that makes this all come together. In that light please Telephone: (305)250-5380 sign up with the sailing director or Scott to take guests sailing when you go out. We are compiling a list of people District 4 Commissioner Tomas P. Regalado who come in and want to be introduced to sailing. We need E-mail: [email protected] a list of members to match them with. When you go out you Telephone: (305) 250-5420 simply call the people from the list and invite them along. District 5 Commissioner Arthur Teele, Jr. This program is good for the club and good for the sport of E-mail: [email protected] sailing. Our club was built and thrives on the volunteer Telephone: (305) 250-5390 spirit lets keep that alive. Johnny Winton has asked that we stop sending the The Miami Herald volumes of emails he has been getting. In his words One Herald Plaza “You’ve gotten my attention and I’m on the case, please Miami, Florida 33132-1693 E-mail: [email protected] call off the dogs”. This doesn’t mean we should completely take the pressure off. Letters to the Mayor the city manager and the other councilmen are still in order. Please remember they don’t respond to negative comments. In fact those types of letters probably set the cause back. Be positive. Try In Memorium telling them what the club means to you. Please join me in Steve Witherspoon, a long time CGSC member thanking the many, many people who have so far given up countless nights and weekends to defend our club. and Lightning Fleet Sailor, passed away on Commodore Bud Price Saturday, July 12, 2003. A Memorial Service was held at the Coral Gables Congregational ADULT SAILING Church on Wednesday, July 16, 2003. Steve Please be reminded of the upcoming two day leaves behind wife Debbie, teenage sons Kevin Learn-to-Sail Class for Adults to be conducted on and Michael, and his mother Juanita. August 9 - 10. Call the CGSC office to sign up. Coconut Grove Mural to be Displayed at Sailing Club Four different people, from very different paths, all had the same unique. With eight weeks of research and a better understanding of vision: finding a way to reach the children that often slip through the their community, a need for a forum to express the lessons learned cracks of our overburdened public schools. Officer Austin, a City became apparent. Robin guided the children through a discussion of Miami Police Officer, had established a friendship based on that led to the theme and various parts of the mural. With these ideas common interests with Brian Grant, NBA player on the Miami Heat. in place, the mural began to take shape. Xavier and Robin created Brian and his wife Gina were actively involved in community the framework for the children’s creativity. outreach while living in Portland, Oregon and were seeking out a way to connect to their new hometown. Officer Austin was actively exploring avenues to connect with the community and connected with Lisa Martinez, a Nationally Board Certified Teacher at Coco- nut Grove Elementary School. Together they formulated the plan for the Positive Partnerships Program with the support of the Grant Family. Its pilot year generated great amounts of local community support, which has pushed this program’s founders to dedicate more time and resources to the program’s mission. The Positive Partnerships Program mission can be summarized in three words: Project Safety Net. The program seeks out children with the potential to be successful, but that face challenges in regards to conflict resolution and problem solving. The program brings together the children’s families, teachers, neighborhood The canvases were brought to Virrick Park and the children, their police officers, local business representatives, government offi- mentors, and families were brought together to contribute to the cials, and other community members to create a network of caring mural during a full day’s event. It was a day of fun, sharing, and individuals focused on broadening their horizons and nurturing the learning. After everyone’s hard work, a mural emerged that belief that each child has the potential to be a productive, contrib- represents the children’s hope for the community and the path that uting community member. This mission is carried through in school the Positive Partnerships Program is etching out to help in fulfilling meetings focused on monitoring behavior and introducing behavior the children’s realization of the value of community. If you have modification techniques, after-school community service activi- any questions regarding the program or the mural please contact ties, family and mentor “bonding” activities, and time with guest Lisa Martinez at (786) 457-0964 or email her at positive speakers which explore different career and life opportunities. This [email protected]. process creates a safety net for children that need support and The mural will be on display at the General Meeting on August motivation as they venture out into the world. 29, 2002. Be sure to stop and see the creative artwork of the The Positive Partnerships Program Mural that will be displayed at children. the sailing club for two weeks beginning August 22nd has a special story behind it. At the core of PPP is the understanding that if the “FREE” SAILING OFFERED BY THE community is going the extra mile to support the kids of the COCONUT GROVE SAILING CLUB We are introducing a new program called Introduction to Sailing to the community. A sign will be posted on the Coconut Grove Sailing Club visible from McFarland Road and South Bayshore Drive that offers free sailing trips for adults and sailing classes for youngsters. First we will be promoting a Sail with a Member Day. We are hereby asking members to sign-up to take out one to two people for a casual sail on Biscayne Bay to introduce the community to the sport of sailing. There will be a sign-up list for members volunteering to participate in this program, and another list for people from the community who call the Club in response to our sign, expressing their interest in the Introduction to Sailing program. We are also offering Free Sailing Classes to low income families. Proof of income will be required based on federal income guidelines. To introduce this program we will reserve two spaces in every Adult Learn to Sail Class that will be free of charge to qualified adults. This offer will also be inclusive of our Youth Summer Sailing Camp and the year around Youth Sailing Program for youngsters nine through program, that the kids need to seek out ways to give back to the fourteen years of age. Specifically, the last session of the CGSC community. Theoretically, the idea had perfect symmetry, but the Summer Sailing Camp will be free and one space will be free during our kids didn’t really understand the true value of community service. Youth Sailing Classes offered at the Club year around. The children did not know about their community or the reason why The Club needs your support and help to make these “new” it was a special. With the help of an incredible mentor, Robin Smith- programs successful. Our Youth Sailing Director Britt Price will be the Diaz, and an internationally renowned artist, Xavier Cortada, the contact person. You may call Britt for additional information and to kids began to explore the reasons why Coconut Grove is special and volunteer to help by calling the Club at (305) 444-4571 — Ext. #11. SUMMER SAILING CAMP by Ariel Zirulnick Session two of the CGSC Camp went Each of them acquitted him or herself well great! The Beginners and Intermediates en- and was more than ready to advance to inter- joyed two weeks of almost perfect weather, mediates when the session ended. and beautiful breezes, with never a dead morn- ing. The slightly smaller class sizes allowed the instructors to devote more time to helping the campers learn and improve sailing tech- niques. The uncharacteristically windy sum- (Left) Beginner & Intermediate mer days presented a challenge to both groups, Campers at the Vizcaya sandbar. but the obstacles were easily overcome. The first week of the session, with Head Counselor Ben Bolz, Assistant Counselors MaryEllen Blanco and Robert Ramirez, and Counselor-in-Training Ariel Zirulnick teach- ing, the Beginners learned the basics of sail- ing, such as nomenclature, points of sail, tacking, jibing, and recovering from a cap- size, and began venturing out into Biscayne The Intermediates immediately set to Bay. By Thursday they were ready for the work covering vast areas of the Bay from the long sail out to the Vizcaya sandbar for “Fun get-go, with Eric Aronsohn as their counse- lor, sometimes working alongside Robert Ramirez. Within the first few days, they ventured down to Matheson Hammock for lunch one day, and joined the Beginners at Vizcaya for “Fun Day.” Aside from review- (Above) ing basics learned in Beginners, the Interme- Intermediates diates learned how to rig the more complex Ariel Suezo-Maler , sit on the rail, and use the tiller and Claudia Baker extension. They started out with “Follow the adjust to the Leader,” and advanced quickly to more chal- unfamiliar tiller lenging things by the second week. The Inter- extension. mediates then moved to learning techniques that will serve as a foundation for racing, (Below) Jordan should they decide to advance to that level. Singer enjoys her Day,” where they played ball, kayaked, en- We hope to see the campers in later sail to the Vizcaya joyed lunch and beat the heat under the pon- sessions, or at Green Fleet practice in the fall! sandbar. toon boat’s shady bimini top. The second week was spent fine-tuning their skills, with the some new techniques taught along the (Left) Intermediates Claudia Baker, Travis way. The Beginners learned how to sail up- VanAllen and Lauren South prepare the boats wind, sit in the safety position, round marks, for . and sail around a windward-leeward . (Below) Beginners look on as their instructors point out parts of the boat on an Optimist.

(Above) Kayaking on "Fun Day". (Right) Chelsea Canary uses her book for guidance as she practices her "8-knot." Nature Friendly Moorings The in-vogue thing on moored boats is to have noth- but the CGSC will install or re-position them. This is a lot ing except a screw touch earth; noble enough. Toward a of work which we hope to complete in three weeks, so we better position on this, our first step is to float everything sincerely ask for your cooperation. except our dead-weight anchors. Some of you will hear from our friendly staff or Moor- We have 75 candidates (36%) selected as having moor- ings Committee. Please respond kindly but ask whatever ing ball or kellet, many of which have no chain. Balls questions you need to. Many members are doing their best must be placed near mid-point in the attachments so all to save the CGSC in some form similar to the way it is; floats. Some boats without a ball will require one. Fifteen please help if you can. inch balls ($90) are fine for 30 foot and under boats (S and M moorings), but 18 inches ($105) are better for 31 Thank you. foot and up (L and XL). Members are asked to buy balls, Bill Beavers/Gonzalo Bellini - Moorings Committee

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS TIPS 1) Keep adequate fuel, fuel filters clean and run engine 1/2 Fourth of July hour weekly. 2) Keep bottom and propeller clean. Celebration 3) Get a friend to help you. 4) Before or ASAP after a Hurricane Watch or Warning is Watermelon eating was great announced by NOAA take three anchors aboard. fun. The pram racing was once Go to: again the highlight of the 4th of July Party. 1st choice - West of Star Island: 3 bridges N of CGSC: Rickenbacker, Dodge Island, McArthur, then right past the MYC to the Flagler Memorial and right. 2nd choice - Marine Stadium 5) Place largest anchor to where strongest wind may come from, and the other two 120 degrees on each side with 10:1 scope. Secure chafing gear in place. 6) Remove biminis/hooches, and dorades; lower . Secure wheel/tiller 45 degrees off Bed Race center. The Coconut Grove Sailing Club entered their Lost & Found Dinghy in the Annual Coconut Grove Bed WORK TOGETHER! BE SAFE! Race coming in second in their race on Friday, July 4th. Thanks for the great representation by Bill Beavers, Dick Crisler, Jack Hamm, Patrick and Love Levy, Mike Lovelady, Reggie General Manager's Report Nicholson, Anne Platt, Clay and Vladimir Stroleny, Larry Whipple and Dear Member, Jennifer Worth. Many CGSC members Hope all of you are enjoying the summer. We are were on hand in their yellow t-shirts to pleased to learn that everyone enjoyed the July 4th support the team. festivities and the Full Moon Drumming Circle that we had here at the club. We will be having the Drumming Circle again next Full moon, which is Tuesday, August 12, 2003. I would also like to remind you if you have not already, to please send your e-mail address to me, [email protected], so we could keep you in the loop. Scott Salzberg August 2003 - Coconut Grove Sailing Club Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 1 2 Social Night Virrick Pool BBYC 37th Lime Tuesday Nights Cup Social Night 7:00 - 11:00 PM Friday/Saturday/Sunday Beth Hernandez Grill Open 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Birthday Party

3 456 7 8 9 No Frills Youth Summer Camp Social Night 12:00 - 2:00 PM Virrick Pool Adult Learn to Regatta - MYC Session 5 Begins Rotary Lunch Sail BBYC 37th Office & Bar Lime Cup Closed

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Adult Learn to Office & Bar Social Night CGHOA 12:00 - 2:00 PM Sail Closed 7:30 PM Full Rotary Lunch Moon Drumming Circle

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Office & Bar Social Night 12:00 - 2:00 PM Conch Cup - Closed Rotary Lunch MYC

NAMI meeting 7:30 - 10:00 PM Board Meeting

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 BBYRA Office & Bar Social Night 6:30 - 10:00 pm 12:00 - 2:00 PM 7:00 - 9:00 PM Sarasota OD #9 Closed Venture Sailing Rotary Lunch General Meeting Sailfest Regatta CRYC (Buffet Dinner) Mural on Display 31 AAA GLASS & MIRROR Monthly Boat Bottom & Cleaning at CGSC GLASS ETCHING BY ANTHONY Call MIRRORS - GLASS ENCLOSURES

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Month 2 Classified Advertising Policy Classified advertising is for club 1981 JJ Marine 25" with 3’6" draft; Evinrude 6hp engine; Roller members in good standing and is limited to personally owned items that furling jib; and Bimini Top. She needs a new battery and some are for sale. Ads will be run for 3 months and then will be dropped from cosmetic work. $3,875 o/bo. Call Carlos Valdez at (305) 376-3038 or the listing, unless the advertiser calls the Editor to renew for another 3 email at [email protected] months. A classified ad can be pulled at any time by calling the Editor at (305) 661-2322. New classified ads may be sent as a Word document 29’ RANGER Cruiser/Racer 1972 “Rita IV” w/1988 23 HP to: [email protected] or dropped off in the Office - Universal Diesel approx. 400 Hrs. Service Oct.'02, 4'5" draft, Awlgrip attention:Cherie Branning, Editor. Painted Decks, 5 Sails inc. Full Batten Main, , New Spinaker w/Pole, Drifter & Storm, Lazy Jacks, Boomkicker, VHF, Commercial Advertising is available for business use by calling the Club Office at (305) 444-4571. Depth, Speed, Auto Pilot, New Compass, New Bimini, New Sail Cover, New Bottom Paint Oct. '02, Sleeps 5, New Interior, Head, The final deadline for all submissions to the Fresh Water, Alcohol Stove, Owned by Marina Owner - Boat is in Excellent Condition - All Deck fittings rebed Oct. '02. Surveyed Dec. CHANNEL is the 10th of the month. Address all '01, new boat ready, moored at CGSC, take a look - $13,900.00 offers items to the Editor.

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