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HILLSBORO INLET SAILING CLUB June 2019 Lighthouse Point, Florida From The Helm Inside This Issue By Jeff Sussman Commodore From the Helm 1-2 Paradox Upcoming Events 3 HI to Palm Beach Regatta 4 Hello sailors, Nederlanden Race & Father’s Day 5-6 I was thinking Independence Day Cruise & Form 7-9 back to the early days of my first Beer Can Racing 10 sailboat, a 1978 18ft Bayliner Buccaneer. Look- General Meeting Program 11 ing at this old picture, I don’t know what I miss more, the boat or my hair. LOL. But seriously, at Racing 12 that time I had very little knowledge of sailboat Member Biz Card Ad Renewals 13 racing other than hearing news reports about the America’s Cup. I was very content to just be Soundings 14 able to sail from point A to point B and if it in- Club History Project 15-16 volved tacking to windward, it was probably easier to go somewhere else. In the times of the Club Classifieds 17-21 great sailing ships without auxiliary power you Sponsor Advertising 22-24 had no choice. Learn, or never return... Calendar of Events 25-26 In the decade that I have been a member of HISC I have been involved in racing program, Sailing Humor 27 first as crew on Michael Carrington’s 370 Swede Susimi and finally for the last eight years as skipper on my own Beneteau 331 Paradocs. Continued on Page 2 For the first couple of years on Paradocs, we trailed the JAM fleet. Well maybe trailed, is probably an exaggeration, but we usually finished, sometimes even on the same day! Progress and improvement comes slowly but surely with racing. I can honestly say that there is no better way than racing to hone your sailing skills, sailing to windward, down- wind, or just maneuvering in close proximity to other vessels. Its all about control, tim- ing and learning to sail your boat. Sometimes frustrating at first, but very satisfying in the end. And remember, there is no better debriefing than the after-race party, lots of fun, drink, food, and good advice. And just maybe... a trophy! So, if you have tried racing and feel frustrated don’t give up. If you haven’t raced yet, join our Gunkhole Fleet for our Sunday Spring & Fall Series Races. Or better yet, sign up for the upcoming Nederlanden Coastal Race and stay for the after-race Father’s Day overnight at the Bahia Mar. Don’t forget, there is nothing better than a sunset race in our Beer Can Series on Wednesday nights. Racers can be cruisers and cruiser can be racers. Remember in racing persistence really pays off. So, join us and “Let’s Go Racing...”. Jeff Sussman, HISC Commodore 2019-2020 - Paradocs BOAT US MEMBERSHIP Boat US membership dues are $30.00. Since we have a group membership; current HISC Members as well as any new HISC Members in 2016 should only pay $15.00. Our Group Number is GA83724S If you need any additional information call me, Tim Leonard, Boat US Coordinator at (754) 367-1085 or e-mail to [email protected] The Club Purpose The purpose of the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club is to develop, encourage, promote, and stimulate interest in sailing, and to encourage the fellowship and camaraderie associated with sailing and sailors in the Hillsboro Inlet area from Palm Beach to Miami and beyond. Membership An application for membership in HISC may be obtained from membership chairperson Dale Kern at (954) 864-9791 ([email protected]) or by contacting any club member. There is a $30.00 initiation fee and annual dues of $150 (family), $125 (single), are payable upon joining and every January thereafter. After June 30, the dues are 75.00 (family) or $62.50 (single) for the rest of the current year for new members. Monthly General Meeting The Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club holds a monthly membership meeting generally on the second Thursday of each month, 7:00pm at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club, 2701 N.E. 42nd Street, Lighthouse Point, Tel: (954)942-7224. Please check the monthly calendar or call the editor for any changes in the meeting dates, times, or locations. 2 Upcoming Events HISC 2019 Governing board Date Event Commodore Jeff Sussman Vice Commodore Dale Kern 06/06/2019 Board Meeting Rear Commodore Paul Alcock 06/13/2019 General Meeting Past Commodore Bob Schuldenfrei Treasurer Sherry Sussman 07/06/2019 Thank a Vet Day Sail Secretary Jeff Keiser 07/11/2019 Board Meeting Two Year Directors Christeen Pozniak Michael Sparks 07/18/2019 General Meeting One Year Directors Jeff Miskin Katie Sparks Staff Commodore Doug Knickerbacker Races, Regattas & After Race Parties Schedule Date Race Hosts 06/02/2019 Spring Series 9 & 10 Barbara & Jim Wallace 06/05/2019 Beer Can Race 06/08/2019 West Palm Beach Race West Palm Sailing Club 06/12/2019 Beer Can Race 06/19/2019 Beer Can Race 06/26/25019 Race Time in Abaco 07/10/2019 Beer Can Race 07/17/2019 Beer Can Race Cruising Calendar MONTH DAY(S) EVENT HOSTS LOCATION June 15-16 Father’s Day Cruise Bahia Mar July 4-6 Independence Day Esprit Du Vent, Eximi- Bahia Mar us, Wind Punk 3 4 5 6 Please join Esprit du Vent, Windpunk, and Eximius to celebrate the 4th of July with food, fun and friends!!! This year’s destination will be Bahia Mar Resort Marina where you can see some of the best fireworks Florida has to offer. $1.25/ft./night (2-night minimum) + $10.00 for 30 amp/$15.00 for 50 amp + tax Thursday, July 4 5:00 PM Cocktails at the Captain’s Quarters. There will be a con- test and perhaps a patriotic sing along. Then enjoy a pot-luck dinner with the hosts providing dessert. At 7:00 PM gather to watch fireworks. Friday, July 5 Day Sailing and/or hanging out by the pool. Dinner cruise aboard the Jungle Queen – departs at 6:00 PM. This is by reservation and pre-payment. Saturday, July 6 Day Sailing with vets and 1st Responders. Pot luck dinner at the Cap- tain’s Quarters. Sunday, July 7 The hosts will provide bagels & coffee at 9:00 AM. Show us your American Pride! Prizes will be awarded for the most patriotic Sailor. Here is what you need to do: RSVP to Paul Alcock [email protected] or Bob Schuldenfrei at [email protected] Fill out the attached form and return to Stephanie Fot (Bahia Mar) by e-mail to [email protected] or via fax (954)627-6356. Please reserve your spot early and mention HISC. 7 Thank Veterans & 1st Responders July 6th. 2019 As part of the July 4th Independence Cruise, we’re hoping that some Club members will be take 1st Responders & Vets on a Day Sail from Bahia Mar—returning to Bahia Mar for a social. How this will work and what you can do to help make it a great event. The plan is simple: Build a list of boats that are willing to host one or more Vets / 1st Re- sponders (Guests) for the Day Sail—So, if you are going to be at the Bahia Mar on July 6th. and want to take part (we’re hoping for about 10 boats to participate in the Day Sail.) Please contact me letting me know how many Guests you wish to Host. I will reach out to local Vets and 1st Responders inviting them for the Day Sail. If you know a Vet or 1st Responder you could invite them as Guest directly. As Guests come forward, I’ll spread them out between the Host boats, informing the hosts of names, contact info etc. Hosts should contact the Guests and arrange for meeting them at the Bahia Mar. We will arrange parking permits for the Guests. About 10am the hosts boats will set out with their guests for a Day Sail out of Port Everglades (or area of their choice!) About 3pm, the hosts boats should return to Bahia Mar, the social will start at 4:30pm—it’s a BYOB and something to share pot luck social. The social will end at 7pm, guests departing or returning to their host boats to continue the typical club social. What can you do? If you are going and want to host a guest(s) contact Paul If you want to help at the social—contact Paul If you want to help manage this event—contact Paul My contact info: Paul Alcock - Rear Commodore Ph. 954-736-7114 Email: [email protected] Got Questions? Please contact me. Thanks. Paul Alcock. 8 9 More Beer Can Racing Despite the Police Presence at the Inlet (quite a cafuffel last week) Come one, come all. It is that time of year again. Mus- ter at the HI Sea Buoy for a 7 pm start on Wednesday night. Be prepared for a "rabbit start" and a lot of fun. But, keep an eye on your email for possible weather cancellation. It is looking good! See you on the water. Chip Packard Beer Can Racer 10 Club Program June 13th 2019 By Peder Sahlin—Program Chair https://www.facebook.com/reefinstitute.org/ Our June presentation is “Protecting our Florida Reef” presented by Charlie Grego- ry. Charlie is a Veterinarian (VET) at Reef Institute, Former senior aquarist at Miami Seaquarium, and Studied at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. The Reef Institute, formerly Healthy Aquatics Marine Institute, is a marine science not- for-profit, on a mission for coral conservation through education, research, and restora- tion.