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 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 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 HaeHaegerger Carol 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 in the really big 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 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. We are so fortunate to son for her great apple value at the bar. Thanks to all love this club in such a manner to pie. Thanks to all of you the youngsters who seem to allow volunteer operation of this beau- for great recipes which be WAAAY too knowledge- tiful facility. As we move forward, the make our club and eating able (Ben, Brad and Andrew) Board will be investigating ways to experiences so memora- on the trends in the beer in- provide value but to decrease the la- ble. Each one of you dustry. We will be trying a bor required. Thanks in particular to brings so much to our small supply of Capital Brew- Elizabeth Smyczek who has provided events – the spirit, the ery amber and a seasonal us all with assistance so we don’t food, the enthusiasm for for the two fall regattas. have to work so hard. In order to hire this yacht club. Capital Brewery was present at the our cleaning service, we increased the Our bar this year has brought in much ILYA Inlands and seemed to provide a Wednesday Night Cookout price dur- less in revenue. This is due In part to new taste which was popular. The ing my tenure by $1. And look at our our diminishing drinking patterns as a sales director asked us to give them a attendance now! We are consistently club – good for us! We are becoming try so enjoy the last fall fling. over 100 attendees. Several Board healthier in our choices. But our de- As we wind down, please accept a members have been conducting infor- cline is most impacted by scheduling. final thank you from me for four years mal interviews with other clubs related We had no regattas during the sum- of great work at the club. It is so re- mer months and the Commodore’s to social planning, price points and warding to work together and meet volunteer efforts. Ball was offsite. We had two big rent- als last year which helped spark the new friends at the club. We have such And how great is the food! I can’t wait talented new members, such trusted for the new cookbook for better ideas. revenue – not this year. We still oper- experienced members and just plain I still enjoy Ann Martin’s blond barbe- ate at the same margin which is less que, her coleslaw with spaghetti. Gan than 50 cents on the dollar but our great members. Thanks to all of you. volume was down this season. It’s Haeger’s Judges Pasta is a hit al- See you at the club. ways. Our every Porter Thanksgiving time again for the Board to evaluate where we want to make our money Candace

Football Cookout Social assignments for 2013 October. You will have an opportunity Calling all members! to change before the first printed ver- August 29th sion is included in the November Main- Please contact Candace with your next sheet. You may ALWAYS change your Serving after 6 p.m. season social wish, or restrictions. The assignment or trade but this early plan- July 4 th committee has decided to stay ning really seems to minimize the changes. Remember everyone is ex- Chicago Hot Dogs together for another year. It’s hard work but a lot of early morning fun. pected to serve on one party. Our most Remember, your Christmas Party ser- senior members are included usually Atkinson, Alger, Marek, vice this year serves as your 2013 on Wednesday nights to assist with Betty Hiller commitment. The first draft of the so- money collection. cial schedule will be sent via email in

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LBYC

Sun 8-26 LBYC Annual Meeting 4:30 Sun 9-9 George Dorn MC Regatta Appetizer Party immediately after Sat 9-22 Beulah Challenge C Regatta Wed 8-29 Football Cookout after 6:00 Sun 9-23 Beulah Challenge C Regatta Sat 9-1 Trophy Dinner + Trophies 5:00 Sat 10-6 Work Day 8:30 Sat 9--8 George Dorn MC Regatta + dinner

It’s Luffable - . During the entertainment at eyes in the back of her head. The latest rumor is the Commodore’s Ball, we learned from our Beulah that she even has her own “Breathalyzer” machine! youth that Julie, amazingly, knew about everything Now that’s a tough cookie! they did no matter how crafty they were. She had ( Take a look at the Limerick on page 8)

2012 X-boat Blue Chip other Beulah boats were sitting com- second race early on in the first beat. fortably in the top ten. The third race He and the rest of Beulah decided to by Charlie Kutschenreuter of the day brought even more wind, sail the lifted tack to the right side. The The 2012 X-boat Blue Chip was, as the B-6 of John Barr and John Berg, M-101 and A-169 decided that since 2 usual, held at Cedar Lake. This year AKA JB , was leading when they they weren’t winning they would try the winds were better than great. The flipped during a jibe. They weren’t sailing a knock to the left. They mi- first day brought two races in the alone though, three other boats raculously got a leftie big enough for morning with the wind averaging flipped, and two more broke down. them to roll the rest of the fleet and about eighteen miles per hour. The The judges decided that it was too round first and second. Some may call first race was dominated by Beulah’s and abandoned the race. it skill, however most sailors, including own Charlie Kutsch and Annie Cate The second day brought a steady me, call it luck. The M-101 would go Schmidt; they found the lead early and twelve miles per hour wind and two on to win the race and the regatta, the never looked back. The second race races. After the first race of the day B-16 would pass A-169 and finish of the morning was won by A-169 Allie the B-16’s lead was no more, there second in the regatta. Beulah had a Rusher from Cedar; the B-16 wasn’t was a three way tie between the B-16, rough second day except for the B-66, far behind finishing third. Going into A-169, and M-101 Jack Bitney of Min- Michael Barr and Annie Berg, who lunch the B-16 was leading and four netonka. The B-16 was leading the finished sixth in the regatta.

George Dorn Memorial Regatta C Beulah Challenge - September 22-23 September 7th- 9th Inviting all C boat sailors to compete in the New Date Same Fabulous Event Beulah Challenge. If you can’t sail your boat make sure you find someone who can as we hope to have 40 Check in and registration (for those who did not do so in boats with all the Beulah C boats registered and racing. advance online) will be at the LBYC on Friday evening, Also, we are challenging each boat to find an off-lake September 7th from 5 PM to 8 PM friend to register at the same time, so we don't look too or Beulah-heavy! Register at lbyc.us Come on over to the club on Saturday morning to register, help with launching and chat with other sailors. Calling all LBYC members! Please help maintain our reputation as the best club in the CALLING ALL MC SAILORS AND HELPERS ILYA by offering to help in any way you can. We all know when sailors think of sailing, they think of Beulah. Our guests from other lakes are always so impressed by They love the free housing, the great prices, the great the friendly reception they receive at hospitality from the Beulah volunteers, and the great Lake BeulahRRSo we are hoping that all of you will be breeze that Beulah always has. available to help again. We are looking for volunteers for lunches and din- All LBYC members are welcome to come and join us ners, a place to stay at your home and a spot on your for our famous beef tenderloin dinner on Saturday lift. This regatta is a great way to finish up the season on night. Hope to see you there!! Beulah and always a fun time for all who participate. If you are able to help please contact Frank Davenport at Dorns, Wills,,Claytons and Kubiceks 312-658-0774 (113) or [email protected] or Kent Haeger at 262-642-9615 or [email protected] .

canopies on the boats and watched too. The overall top finish in the Jr Pram Power by Wendy Will nd the kids weather the stormy rains. Fleet was a 2 for Ashley. The Beulah Optis took Pram Power Liza Mikacich decided the boat was by storm this year led by our in- going too fast in the windy first race Aaron LeRoy and Hallie Mikacich structor Cullen Barr . Cullen had and promptly slowed the sailed near the top of the Sr Fleet for everything taken care of behind the down to a more comfortable pace. On most of the three races tacking close the other hand, Ashley Mueller scenes for the seven kids, but as is enough to wave to each other. Hal- typical in this age group, you never seemed to love the power of her new birthday boat and glided into top fin- lie’s best race ironically happened know what to expect! Elaine Reitz when she was called back for being commented at the start of the regatta ishes in both of the junior races. Lena over early; we were all surprised to that Lena Mikacich brightened her day and Annalese LeRoy kept pace and with her morning smile. We were tackled the elements for nice finishes, see her rounding the windward buoy REALLY glad she was smiling at that in first with a nice wind shift. Hallie’s point since 30 minutes before she was regatta was consistent with a 5-2-5 losing her cookies (ie breakfast) on finish for an overall 3 rd place. Aaron the side of the road after all the turns got on the awards stand with an over- and dips on our way to North Lake. all 5 th place and took home a 1 st place Isabelle also brightened the day with a in the last race. Not only did Lake full-face design done in the craft room at the regatta. Hallie Mi- Beulah show well with 3 top 5 finishes kacich instead opted to spend her in their age groups, but the kids that time calculating the 300+ gumballs in attended last year, Ashley and Hallie, the large container and won the con- improved tremendously in the stand- test. If anyone wants some candy, ings! Most importantly, after the sail- please stop by the Wills for a handful! ing, treats, crafts , choo choo train,

We all needed some brightening with etc. - all with her Beulah buddies - on and off rains all day. On the race Isabelle Reitz said, "That was course, the parents huddled under the the best day of my life!"

3 Beulah MC’s and 2 A’s after lunch, for a total of four! What animals those MC sailors are! An- at ILYA Champs drea had a 16 and a 6, Al had a 34 by Al Haeger (over early) and a 5, and Chris, who was sailing fast, but needed to pick a 17 420s, 22 A , and 43 MCs side, was in the 30s again. So, after trekked to Mendota for the second half about 7 hours on the water, the MC of the ILYA Championship regatta. day was done. Beulah was represented in the A fleet by Ben Porter, Peter Keck, Joe and The A's got three races in, with the I- George Kutsch sailing on I-28 and 28 team sailing a very consistent 3-3- David and John Porter sailing on I-96. 3 for second place on the day, and the Andrea Jarecki, Chris Kubicek, and Al I-96 taking the win in Race 2! How- Haeger represented Beulah in the ever, not being quite as gung ho and MCs. No Beulah 420s! perhaps a little less physically fit than the MCs, they quit after three races. Friday morning started with a bang, with winds well above the forecasted Unfortunately, that was all the racing 5-10 mph. Very shifty and lots of to be had for the weekend. Saturday waves. In the MCs, Andrea, sailing was dead wind all day and so we sat Berg at Opti RWB Chip with Erin Sullivan, posted a 13-17, Al in Gov. Nelson State Park and caught posted a 16-20, and Chris, in his first up with old friends and some new John Berg was the only Beulah Opti big lake regatta, struggled a bit in the ones. Sunday was more of the same. able to attend the 49 boat RW&B thirties. The MCs stayed on the water Chip at Lac LaBelle, Aug 13-14.. In for lunch, In the end, the Beulah team captured light wind the judges were able to and watched the A’s go screaming up 2nd (I-28) and 6th (I-96) in the A fleet, complete 3 races and John Berg was and down the course. After lunch, and 11th (Andrea), 18th (Al), and 37th 7th overall with finishes of 23-6-2 - the wind lightened some. Believe it or (Chris) in the MCs. 31. Nice sailing, John! not, the MCs got two more races in .

From the President

I can't believe this is my final Sidestays’ article. This year went so fast and August has been a little chilly so it seems like summer is gone. We had our general meeting on Aug. 21st which was also my final meeting as President. It has been a great year. We had a great golf outing, our Taste and Treats event was wonderful and I am looking forward to the fall tour which will have occurred by the time you read this arti- cle. I want to thank so many people for their help this past year. Our committee people put in so much time for our club. The time and energy was fabulous. The 2012 Sidestays Board: from top left Wendy Bit- We discussed the wish list from the LBYC board and ter,, Susan Clayton, Cathy Riedl, Chrissy Kubicek, were able to give them everything they asked front row: Irna Liebovich and Joan Dow for. When we all work together we get lots done. It is amazing to watch. We have a new board elected for ment to the cookbook that is to be released at the 2013. They are as follows: Chrissy Kubicek Presi- opening party in 2013 and happy that so many of you dent, Wendy Bitter Past President, Susan Clayton were able to sample the recipes at Taste and President Elect, Erna Liebovich Secretary, Joan Dow Treats. Again, thank you to all who helped make my Treasurer and Shari Mueller Treasure Elect. Sandy year as President, easy and smooth. Rotier is staying on Ways and Means and Chris Mackey will be her assistant. Wendy Ekstrom Bitter We are all excited about the printing of the supple-

at right) in Club 420 with her crew The 2012 US Youth Madeleine Loosbrook of Minne- Sailing Champion- tonka. Mary Claire is the first Beulah sailor to be selected by US Sailing to ships recently kicked off out west compete in this National championship in Oregon, August 16-19th. Young since 2009 when Anne Haeger sailors from across the USA competed (Radial), William Haeger, Stephanie on the Columbia River Gorge in four Hudson, George Kutschenreuter (all in fleets, , Club 420, , and Ra- Club 420’s), and Colin Smith dials. The Columbia Gorge Racing (Laser) competed. Association in Cascade Locks, Ore. Mary Claire and Madeleine sailed was the host to this premier US Sailing competitively to 19th out of a fleet of Championship. This venue is well the top 33 USA competitors in her known for its fierce winds and fero- class. Said M.C. following the event, cious currents. All competitors were "It was my favorite regatta of selected by US Sailing through a re- the summer. It was special because all sume based application process. the sailors stayed together at the Selected from Lake Beulah camp. We all got to get to know each was Mary Claire Kiernan (see photo other. It was also the hardest fleet that I've ever had to start in." Submitted by Jeff Hudson

Commodore’s Cup appreciation limerick Here's to our Commodore, Julie An Who handles the "unruly" quite cooly Rescheduled In appreciation, we have composed a She is never at rest For Sat August 25th limerick in Julie’s honor: Always giving her Best MC & X at 10:30, C’s at 1:30 Jennifer and Charles Kaska We love and admire her, truly. Commodore’s Ball Weekend

Above: Cocktails were served before boarding our deluxe bus. Below from left: Kerchers, Sko’s, Kaskas, and Rappolds at the Ball.

The day after the ball wasn’t very windy and sailors moved to the low side. Puffs surprised Vicki Clayton left and Dave Sko center who landed in the drink. Dave (right) noticed his slashed sail but all Dave could do was smile and say, “The water was very refreshing!”

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Editor’s Note A hearty thank you to Appetizer Party Sunday, August 26th everyone who contributed to the Mainsheet content this summer, to those who delivered Immediately Following the Meeting and to Penny Clayton and Pat Jarecki who Please Bring an Appetizer to Pass mail out the issues Thank you to Kathy Will Bar will be Open for organizing the delivery routes, Your hosts: Evie, Bruce; Gan, Milt; Faye and Jim Our next issue will appear in mid November. Watch your email for deadlines. That issue will feature our trophy winners and Christmas party details. In the meantime, send articles and photos to [email protected] Stay current on our website at lbyc.us Carol Stein

Work Day

The Women’s Doubles Tennis Saturday tournament, on August 14th, ended in a 3 way tie for the most games won out of October 6th 24. The winners pictured above are Evie Otto, Peggy Krueger and Mary Hudec. 8:30 AM Champ of Champs Three sailors, from our 3 fleets, chosen by We need their fleet captains, all raced in MC’s on 8-18 you! Mike Greeson is our 2012 Champion