Mainsheet August 24, 2012
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Julie Haeger—Commodore The Lake Beulah Yacht Club Nancy Roble—Secretary Robert Klement—Vice Commodore Mainsheet Jeff Lippert —Treasurer Frank Davenport—Rear Commo- Candace Porter—Social Don Stein—Member at Large dore Chris Kubicek—House and Jay Hiller—Past Commodore Grounds August 24, 2012 Issue #9 Commodore’s Comments: When first asked to serve as Secretary or three years. It may appear daunting I balked. Too much time involved driv- at first but believe me, club members ing back and forth from Illinois, the kids step up and help you out more than were still in high school and there were you could ever imagine! a few more excuses thrown in One of my highlights of the past month there. In hind sight, the experience was watching Joe Kutschenreuter and and insight it gave me into the "how Randy Schmidt win the C Inland and why" of who we are, far exceeded Championship. Being on the Signal the little time spent commuting and Boat at Mendota with Candace and typing up the minutes. The past six seeing the elation that was demon- years have given me the opportunity to strated when the B-7 crossed the line For those of you, who attended the be a part of a club that has a passion- after the last race (which they won) Commodore's Ball, thank you. I can't ate membership and that is a big part framed with high fives and hugs was remember the last time I laughed so of why we have survived for over one priceless. Well done, gentlemen! And hard and dance so much. hundred and fifty years. I urge every- thank you to Annie Berg for sharing continued on page 3 one who has not had the opportunity to your race win party with the C fleet. serve, to consider volunteering for two LBYC Annual Meeting, Sun, August 26, 2012 @4:30 PM @ The LBYC, Appetizer Party Follows Cinderella at the Ball There were more than 160 people at Grand Geneva. Left : Julie danced all night, Below: With her two sisters Below right: Julie’s Above center: With her Prince Charming. Above Right: William, Julie, KC, mom with Annie. Annie and Kent with the LBYC gift. FROM THE SAILING COMMODORE Posr Commodore’s Ball edition Special thanks to the Dear Members, committee. The Ball was I have two main topics, social and sailing, both at high very well planned and levels. First, here are samples of what made the 2012 executed. Your efforts Commodore’s Ball, honoring Julie Haeger, special: were enjoyed by all Ball A great mix of seating and music participants. Sisters, brothers and a mother from Portland, ME, MA Boston, and Maui, HI. Here, sailing is on a high level because of the depth of Como Lake shimmering our experience in all of our home fleet sailors. White chairs and blue bows glimmering At the regatta level The Inland Crown was brought home Friends from past decades catching up by Joe Kutschenreuter, Randy Schmidt and Molly A barefoot rhythm section in motion Forbes. Higher yet, at the regional, Collegiate, National A delicious menu selection followed by Cannoli and International level, Lake Beulah sailors go head to Pictures of youth and maturity head with sub-Olympic and Olympic level competitors. Committee in song trying their best Relish the fact that if you beat or win here, it is at a high A jammed dance floor, short and tall, young and sea- level of competition. soned. Robert Klement Transit via Motor Coach A Rockin’ R&B dance party thanks to Mr. Big Stuff Don’t forget to polish and return your trophies! Signal Boat & Pro Schedule Date CLASS TIME PRO Safety/ Chase Signal Team Sat. Aug 25 MC/X 10:30 Bill Kercher Jr. Kent Haeger Mitzy Dorn C B/B 1:30 Milt Haeger Matt Haeger Carol Klement Sun. Aug 26 C 11:00 Nan Norris Steve Rotier Linda Haeger MC/X 2:00 D Bohl A. Bohl Neal Klement Wed. Aug 29 MC/C 6:00/6:15 Don Franzene Jeff Lippert Bruce Beren Sat. Sept. 1 C/MC 10:30 Gan Haeger Steve Barth/Robert Klement Carol Stein ` Sun Sept 2 C/MC 11:00 Nan Norris M. Mackey/ D. Bach Sandy Rotier Mon. Sept 3 C/MC 10:30 Gan Haeger Neal Norris/ Matt HaeHaegergerCarol Klement Commodore’s Parade above Our three fleets sailed past the Commodore. First the C’s, then the MC’s and last the X’s. Commodore’s Cup was scheduled to follow the Com- your boat to the finish. Above left: all fleets on course, center: modore’s Parade on Saturday, August 18th but the wind did not Brian Brickler paddles but later fell off. right: Lipppert/Franzene cooperate! Not wanting this special day to be a bust, Judge take 1st with Annie Haeger/C. Porter 2nd in C’s. Milt Haeger Dan Bach, offered a “fun W1 race” with all 3 fleets starting at the 1st, Stein 2nd in MC’s and in X’s Zettlemoyer/Rietz came in same time with an “anything goes” format. Paddle, kick or swim first, with Erin Sullivan/Baranowski in 2nd. Very fun! Commodore Ann." A girl couldn't ask for a better with a strong, supportive membership continued from page 1 party. Having my whole family in was and Robert Klement and Frank Dav- nothing short of fantastic. It's still a enport, along with the new board, will mystery to my shy mom how she and The committee of the Hillers, Robles, provide strong leadership. I again Barths, Kutschenreuters, Greesons, my dad produced such outgoing chil- urge everyone to get involved and Lippert, and Skotarzak hosted a party dren! Look for all five of us on the that compared to none - you're the next season of "Dancing with the keep moving us forward so that fu- best! I was honored with a water- Stars." ture generations can enjoy this spe- color scene of me on the chase boat As my term as Commodore sails into cial place on Earth. It has been my with Kent and Will sailing past and a the sunset, a "thank you and well pleasure to serve on the Board of Di- wooden plaque for the Chase Boat done" goes out to those who have rectors of the Lake Beulah Yacht Club. which has been christened, "Julie served with me. LBYC remains a club Joe Kutsch Wins ILYA at Mendota By Joe Skotarzak There are a handful of incredibly im- The rest, as they sometimes say, is gave them the tie-breaker and the portant things that everyone who’s just details. Championship! There were other ever been associated with the Lake What are some of those other de- close calls – 303 led one for a long Beulah Yacht Club needs to know tails? Joe’s girlfriend Molly Forbes way but had some trouble navigating about the August 9-12, 2012 ILYA C thirded for them and did a great job the last leeward mark in the really big Scow Championship. Actually, that’s and they really, really needed her be- blow of race 2, the girls on B117 led not really true. When you boil it all cause it blew freakin’ BILLY on Friday wire to almost the end before the wind down to the proverbial brass tacks, so hats off to Molly as well! Beulah kicked up a little too much and they let’s be honest, there’s only ONE criti- brought it way strong; I believe that 17 got blown almost out of the boat after cally important fact to note: of the 50-ish boat fleet came from our hiking their little fannies off for six fair little pond. It was a really impres- miles in race 4, the B16 got a deuce in JOE sive family affair to be sure as there race 5. Those are the facts of were multiple members and genera- note. For what I believe to be the very tions of the Kutsch and Porter and first time ever in history of 100-plus KUTSCHEN- Haeger and Davenport and Klement years, a Beulah-born-and-raised and and Sullivan clans about and it was LBSS-trained sailor has won the ILYA REUTER AND quite a show: two Kutsch boats in C Championship. Hats off to Joe the top 4 at the Inlands since and Randy and Molly, Champions George and Pappy and cousin Robbie all. RANDY finished fourth, and four Porter yachts in the top 18. Some serious Joe Kutschenreuter SCHMIDT girl power going on as Christine Porter with Annie Haeger aboard brought the writes: SAILED B-7 117 Swingtown into the money for I am extremely humbled and grate- their first-ever ILYA cubes in 9 th place ful with this win. I've received more overall. Youth was clearly served in congratulations than i could ever TO THE the Beulah fleet as out of our 17 boats deserve. I feel like winning the C- the top three, all top 10 finishers, and Inland meant a lot to everyone from INLAND were all in the under-25 category. I this lake. I am so proud and happy believe the only bullet to be had and lucky to be able to bring the among the B-boats was the B-7 taking trophy back to Beulah and thank CHAMPION- the victory in what turned out to be the everyone for their continued sup- last race – good call on that since it port. SHIP!!!!!!!! brought them into a tie for first and Socially Speaking by Candace Porter Thanks so much to all our is indebted to Joslyn Hud- since it seems we all like members.