HILLSBORO INLET CLUB November 2020 Lighthouse Point, Florida

Inside This Issue From The Helm From the Helm 1-3 We are Sailors. We are part of an interest- Upcoming Events 4 ing, and maybe even Club Information 5 eclectic, breed of peo- Eight Bells—Captain Michael Lyon 6-7 ple who band together under one common in- Membership 8-9 terest.... Sailing. Mary Wells Race & Thanksgiving 10 But why sailing? Cruise And why us? What Holiday Dinner Dance 11 By Dale Kern forces have brought Commodore 2021 Slate of HISC Officers 12 2020-21 us together as a club S/V Wind Punk and as a sailing fami- Radio Check—Updated 13 ly? Beware Dive Flags 14

Six years ago, when I bought my boat and Crossword Puzzle—Anchoring 15-17 joined theworld of sailors, I had a lot of Docks Available and Wanted 18 common misconceptions about sailing. Some assumptions were akin to the likes Soundings 19 of the Christopher Cross song which tend Club Classifieds 20-22 to describe sailing as a calming and serene experience. “Well, it's not far down to Sponsor Advertising 23-26 paradise, at least it's not for me. And if Calendar of Events 27-28 the wind is right you can sail away and Sailing Humor 29

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find tranquility”. This can be true, but in all fairness, I think we would have to place a heavy emphasis on the word IF. Some descriptions of sail- ing that originated from sailors themselves tell a different story... “8 hours of boredom followed by 1 hour of terror”, or “the most expensive way to get somewhere for free”. Somewhere in between these stereotypes we will find the truth... the truth that drives our passion for sailing and the sea.

As I began to put some thought into this, it occurred to me that the reasons may be as diverse as the sailors themselves. I consulted the mighty internet for clues. I found some interesting articles and lists. Many lists containing the “Top-ten” reasons to sail were packed with cliches containing terms such as “Freedom”, “Escape”, “Passion”, and“Solitude”. While these can be rele- vant, I am no more convinced these authors are true sailors than I believe the songwriters to be. So, I would like to share with you my “Top 5” reasons we love this world we call “Sailing”. While it may be no less cliché, this list is mine.

5. Destinations – We are adventurers. We are travelers. We have the Wan- derlust. It is surprising how many club members are also pilots, cyclists, race cars drivers, not to mention, commercial captains. Some have circum- navigated theglobe. Travelling is in our blood.

4. Journey – It is common to over emphasize the Destination. We live is a world ofhaste and hurry. In a world that focuses on the destinations, sailors appreciate the journey itself. We also appreciate the uncertainty of the jour- ney, the adventure. We understand the risks yet, we cast off the lines and to sea.

3. Sailing Stories – I originally labelled this “Socializing” but let’s be specif- ic.... It’s about the stories. Any time a new or prospective member enters a meeting or event for the first time, first thing I tell them... Mingle... talk about sailing... and you’ll fit right in.

2. Science and Art – We are creative thinkers. We understand the physics yet, we “know” our boats. There is a life to our boats that goes beyond the science. It is something you feel. Understanding the boat and sailing it well is definitely an art. To appreciate sailing, you must understand both.

1.Camaraderie – Sailors have a strong sense of community, a sense that goes

2 beyond the social aspect. We are built to understand the “Science and Art” as previously mentioned. It is something we share. This gives us a com- mon understanding, no matter how diverse we may be. I also believe the camaraderie derives from our reliance on each other. Sailing is not without its risks and complications and we are always there for each other.

Sailing will always be a passion of mine. I am glad to be a part of this Club and thiscommunity. I am looking forward to many years to come.

Have a Top 5 list of your own? Let me know... I’d be interested to hear what your thoughts are.

Dale Kern Commodore

We Need You! Our club is driven by a dedicated group of volunteers even during these times of the pandemic. There are over 80 volunteer positions and most can only be held for two consecutive years. So we need you!

Are you willing to help guide our club next year? The return on investment is a healthy club. What could you offer?

Please contact me if you would like to find out how you can get in- volved in what is probably the most dynamic sailing club in our area.

Give me a call– Paul Alcock—Vice Commodore—954-736-7114

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Upcoming Events HISC 2019 Governing board

11/05 Board Meeting (Zoom) Commodore Dale Kern 11/12 GM (Galuppis & Zoom) Vice Commodore Paul Alcock 11/26 Virtual Happy Hour Rear Commodore Ross Hunton 12/3 Board Meeting (Zoom) Past Commodore Jeff Sussman Treasurer Peder Sahlin 12/10 Holiday Dinner Dance Secretary Jeff Keiser 12/18 Holiday Parade (????) Two Year Directors Ken White 01/07 Board Meeting (Zoom) Joe Gomez 01/14 General Meeting (Galuppi’s) One Year Directors Christeen Pozniak Elizabeth White 01/16 Nautical Flea Market (???) Staff Commodore Doug Knickerbocker 01/28 Virtual Happy Hour TBC: 02/04 Board Meeting (Zoom) To Be Confirmed—Subject to the Pandemic. Races, Regattas & After Race Parties Schedule Date Race Manager Host 11/1 Fall Series #9 & Larry Geller #10 11/14 Mary Wells Race Dale Kern

01/23 Key West Race

Cruising Calendar MONTH DAY(S) EVENT HOSTS LOCATION

Nov 21-22 Thanksgiving Paul Alcock Bahia Mar Cruise Hector Arrillaga Dec 31- New Years Cruise TBC 01/02 Feb 13 Chilli Cookoff TBC

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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 Bob Schuldenfrei 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 Galuppi’s 1103 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062, Tel: (954) 785-0226. Please check the monthly calendar or call the editor for any changes in the meeting dates, times, or locations.

Club Links:  Club Website: https://www.hisc.org  Club Youth Sailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HISCYouthSailing/  Club Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hisc.org  Club Photos Online: https://hisc.smugmug.com/  Club Calendar: https://www.hisc.org/events/  Hillsboro Inlet Soundings: https://www.hisc.org/inlet-info/

Want to get your Local Knowledge into Print?

Could you write a Local Knowledge article? We’re looking for arti- cles about Lake Boca, Hillsboro Inlet, Boca Inlet, Port Everglades, The ICW from Port Everglades to Hillsboro Inlet, and other areas. We’re looking for Articles for 2020 Issues of the Inlet Outlet.

Please contact the Editor if you would like to author a Local Knowledge article.

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Eight Bells Captain Michael Lyon

OBITUARY Michael Raymond Lyon, 77, of Ft. Lauder- dale, FL; Tiburon, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born July 29, 1943 in South Hampton, England, to Alfred “Leo” Lyon and Myvanny “Babs” Symond. He attend- ed Glenn Lyon in Victoria, BC, Carpinteria High School in Carpinteria, CA, and in 1963 graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA.

Throughout the years, Michael worked in both commercial and residential real es- tate, and in retirement became a U.S.C.G licensed Captain with a 100 ton endorse- ment. Michael’s passion for sailing began in his early 20s. Highlights of his 50 years in boats included two TransPac crossings in the 60’s, racing of P-Cats in Southern California, crewing on numerous 30-50 ft. yachts on the S.F. Bay and numer- ous charters around the globe including Portugal, Dubrovnik, the BVIs, Gren- adines, San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest, Tahiti, and the Bahamas on his own beloved Lagoon 42 – Bossa Nova that became his home. He was an ac- tive member of the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club and the RC Sabal Pines Model Sailing Club. He also loved skiing and had a great passion for cars and airplanes.

Michael had classic good looks and a dashing smile, but was best known for his quick wit, wicked sense of humor, everlasting charm, and kind soul. He was the life of the party and his Caesar salads, Old Bay , Ramos gin fizzes, and legendary one-eyed iguana chili were the hit of every gathering. He was a jazz (Blame It on the Bossa Nova), aviation, and auto enthusiast, but most his treasured pastime was engaging in good conversation. He was a true gentleman, great friend, loving partner, cherished father and grandfather. He will always be remembered for how he lived, how he loved, and how he made us all feel – like this world is a beautiful place and time is best spent enjoying each other’s company.

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He is survived by his part- ner Kendall Marcelle, son Ashley Lyon, daughter-in- law Jennifer Lyon, grand- children Callan and Cam- den Lyon, brother John Floyd and sister Vanna Ma- chado.

In leu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hillsbo- ro Inlet Sailing Club’s Youth Sailing Program in Michael’s honor. A petition to reduce excessive speeding on E. Las Olas Blvd. will be forthcoming. Our wish is to prevent auto accidents like the one that so tragically took Michael’s life.

“We may not be able to direct the winds, but we can adjust our sails.” Rest easy, Poppa. We all raise a final-final in your honor.

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Membership By Bob Schuldenfrei

Membership continues to make progress under these very trying conditions. During September we added the three new members noted below to the fold. Word-of-mouth, the HISC website, and Facebook continue to be our best recruit- ment vehicles. When any one of us is in some other social setting we should always talk up the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club. Do not miss the feature article in the New Pelican (www.newpelican.com/category/marine/) that came out on October 2, 2020. It is all about our youth sailing program. This kind of public relations is gold.

Starting in October of each year, the application for membership changes. We revert to the full- year membership, $150.00 for family membership. This will be for calendar year 2021, our 50 th anniversary year. If you join now, you get the months of November and December of 2020 for free. Don’t forget this in- cludes the annual Holiday Party.

David Burdett is now members of the HISC. Dave has quite a history of sailing since he was just 10 years old; even building Flying Dutchmen sailing . He has experience on all flavors of racing one-designs to include Flying Dutchmen, Snipes, and Opti prams. He has owned O'Day 22s and 27s. He has sailed on big lakes like Michigan. David is looking forward to sailing with club members and getting involved in club activities. David has lived down here for a while but first came to Florida in 1960. His spon- sors are Peder Sahlin and Pat Schuldenfrei. The Board Member conducting the interview was Vice Commodore Paul Alcock.

David & Marilyn Cheslow have joined us in membership in our Club. They started coming to Florida from NJ part time 4 years ago. Growing up, David was on the crew at Rutgers and did a bit of sailing. He began sailing in earnest about 20 years ago. The two of them bought a used D.S. Schwill 16-foot and then a . They started racing a bit,

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then got a and raced and cruised, including month long trips around Long Island Sound and the surrounding areas. They finally had a for Sunday races, and continued their regular extended August summer cruises. Both Marilyn and David were active club participants; Da- vid was Rear Commodore for the Monmouth Boat Club (not Yacht Club) in Redbank, NJ and Marilyn was their Treasurer. They sold the Pearson a cou- ple of years ago and are now ready to get back into sailing. Their sponsors are Mike Megarity and Robert Schuldenfrei. The Board member who did the interview was Rear Commodore Ross Hunton.

Leo Hidalgo has joined the HISC. Leo is a first-time sailor recently having purchased a 26’ McGregor with a 50HP outboard, his first sailboat. I am sure most of us could not keep up with him under power. Not only did he buy the boat, but he had to purchase a trailer and a truck to haul it. The goal is to do some coastal cruising, but first he is working on the electrical system. To im- prove his sailing skills, he wants to crew. Cruising and social activities are high on his list of Club activities. His sponsors are Paul Alcock and Bob Schuldenfrei. The Board member conducting the interview was Treasurer Peder Sahlin.

Are you following the club Facebook page? Catch up on the many posts by Club members. You can find out page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hisc.org/

Our Crew Page is at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1969062466531180

And our Youth Sailing page is at: https://www.facebook.com/HISCYouthSailing

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According to the Club By-laws, we vote on the slate of Officers at the No- vember General Meeting

The Nominating Committee provided the following slate of officers for your approval at the November 2020 General Meeting to be held at Galuppi’s Res- taurant on November 12th. at 7pm

HISC 2021-2022 Slate of Offices

Commodore: Paul Alcock Vice Commodore: Ross Hunton Rear Commodore: Mike Megarity Treasurer: Peder Sahlin Secretary: Brenda Duvall One Year Director: Joe Gomez One Year Director: Ken White Two Year Director: Astrid Hunton Two Year Director: Kendall Marcelle

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Changes to Radio Check Procedure From Cruising Club of America https://www.facebook.com/CruisingClubofAmerica/ Thanks to Ron Shaper

Changes to Radio Check Procedure

Sea Tow-operated Automated Radio Check System, which was available on VHF Chan- nels 24 to 28 for the benefit of mariners in over 130 locations, has been discontinued. US Coast Guard now recommends all VHF checks be held by DSC test call to their Rescue 21 system on digital channel 70 (the only all-digital channel). All fixed mount marine radios certified by the Federal Communications Commission since 1999 are re- quired to have a DSC capability. All such radios sold since 2011 must also have a DSC test call capability. Marine radios transmitting and successfully receiving a response from a DSC test call can be expected to operate acceptably in the voice mode as well.

To perform a DSC Test Call, enter the U.S. Coast Guard’s coast station group identity “003669999” into the radio’s DSC station memory. Do not enter this number into the group memory since you do not want to be part of the Coast Guard shore station group.

Once entered and stored, a DSC test call can be made by executing the following three steps:  Select “Test Call” from the radio’s DSC menu,  Select the USCG number entered into memory, and Transmit the call.  The radio display should indicate when that test call is acknowledged and display the acknowledging station’s nine-digit identity. That identity may be different than the group identity previously entered into memory. The DSC call was to the group of all Rescue 21 stations; only a local individual station will answer and that MMSI will be displayed.  While the Coast Guard group shore station MMSI is being entered, it would pay to enter the Coast Guard ship’s group MMSI, 036699999 into your single (not group) memory. In an emergency, you can put out separate calls to both all Coast Guard ships, and all Coast Guard shore stations.  Further discussion and explanation of digital selective calling can be found at: https://cruisingclub.org/communications/dsc-groups

The Coast Guard specifically recommends against using channel 16 for VHF checks. 16 is for emergency traffic. VHF 9 may be used for radio checks but is discouraged in fa- vor of using automatic DSC test calls for radio checks.

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Why boaters are required to give Dive Boats and Divers 300’ clearance

From the Palm Beach Post Click here to read the article

Hit by a boat in the ocean, he watched his arm fall off. Now Carter Viss tells his tale of sur- vival

We all see the Dive boats ahead of us when sailing, and if we look carefully, we might see the dive flags trailed by divers in the water. They may be deep or just on the surface.

This article covers he experience of one such diver that was swimming tow the shore on the surface with his dive buddy and their dive flag in two.

Even a sailboat can badly injure a diver in the water, dragging them by the or , snagged on the prop or just a heavy nudge as the hull glances off their body or their dive gear.

The article refers to the damage done to this young man by a power boat that did not re- alize there were divers in the boats heading.

I’m sharing this because we all know someone that has a boat, Sailboat or Power Boat. Let’s get the word out, let’s not ‘Assume’ that the person at the helm knows

Stay clear of Divers by 300’

Read the Palm Beach Post Article

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November 2020 Crossword Puzzle Anchoring Each Clue is something to do with Anchoring. I’ll drop the 2 of the answers:- 1 Down is ‘Snubber’ 2 Down is Kedge You’ll have to figure the rest out. 1st solution gets a bottle of whiskey

Send a picture of the solved crossword puzzle To [email protected]

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November 2020 Cross Word Puzzle Clues It would be nice to know that someone is reading this. Let me know. Thanks.

Paul Alcock—[email protected]

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Solution for the September Crossword Puzzle

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Wanted: Urgent!

Dock to rent for 32-ft. drawing 6ft. 2 inches. "Fleur de Beaulieu" 32 foot sloop draws 6 feet 2 inches Carole Fielder [email protected] Please call Carole at 954-946-2956 or 954-234-8262 (can also text this number).

Wanted: Dock space with a lift for 24' yamaha ar240 Weighs about 5500lbs. Needs to be on a lift as it is a twin jet drive so cannot sit in the water. Contact: Andy Ryder Ph: 954.719.6116 Email: [email protected]

Wanted: Looking for a dock for a 27' Island Packet that draws 4 feet. Please4call Ken White at any time on 954-480-7100.

If you have or need dock space, the best place to post it is on the Club’s Facebook Page. We will post it here if you send an email to the Inlet Outlet Editor (it will al- so get included in the Club Classifield Ads Online at hisc.org )

Please make sure the email includes the following information: Length of Dock available / required Depth of Dock or Depth of Boat Any special needs (eg. Lift, Power, Water, etc.) Contact name Contact Phone Number & Contact Email

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The Hillsboro Inlet Soundings are pro- vided by Jack Holland, we hope you find them useful when Navigating the Inlet

Jack Holland Chairman Hillsboro Inlet District Staff

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Club Classified Note If you have a boat, or other Marine item to sell, please provide a description, one or two photos and the correct contact information. Deadline for submission is the 15th of the month. Thanks. Paul Alcock—Inlet Outlet Editor

For Sale:- Up for sale is Alebrije. A flexible cruiser/racer maintained in tip-top con- dition and ready to race or cruise to take you to social isolation in pure HISC style!

Alebrije is a1999 Hunter 380, that is safe, fast, and capable of long-distance shore cruising at the same time that it offers a unique social platform with a spacious cockpit and interior. It is equipped with AIS receiver, Radar, Sirius Weather, AC, Diesel genera- tor, a feathering 4-blades propeller, icemaker, full sine-wave inverter, electric freshwater WC, electric winch and windlass and in-mast-roll main. New Bimini top, new and shiny faucets, all LED lights, new fans, new curtains and V-berth.

Alebrije is listed at $72,000 but HISC members will get a preferential price.

Call or email Hector Arrillaga at 954-389-4091 or [email protected]

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Club Classifieds

FOR SALE: ISLAND PACKET 31, Hull # 197-Bot new '89 safe Ocean Vessel-one own- er-Yanmar 27 hp diesel(low hours)--Excellent-safe-sturdy-shoal draft (4- feet) full keel.Lots of Equipment & extras:Boat recently hauled, and bottom painted--Many extras-- Special Discount for Club Members $31,500

CALL DENNIS BERG, @954-296-6422 FOR SALE: Spinnaker pole. 10.6 Ft. long, 2.6" Diam. Needs fixing or replacing end piece. No dents. Good condition otherwise.

Please make offer. TOM GARVEY (954)790-5235

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Club Classifieds

FOR SALE: Sassy 1993 Catalina 42 $79,500 This Catalina 42 is roomy, easy to sail and well maintained, the bottom was blasted and sealed with 4 coats of sealer and 2 coats of paint in 2019. Draft 4'10", 3 staterooms 2 heads 3 showers. Seafrost refrigeration/ freezer, ICOM M710 SSB/AT-130 tuner. Yanmar 50 hp/4300hrs, Gar- min 1040XS with a 10 inch screen at the helm, Garmin 3205 below. 2 CruiseAir AC/heating units, Xantrex Inverter/Charger, Garmin 18 inch RADAR, Autohelm 6002 Autopilot, Autohelm ST60 wind, depth/speed instruments. Harken Ball berring mast track and cars, Dutchman, Spin- naker sail/pole. Holding tanks/plumbing/macerators replaced, MSC holding tank gauges. Victron Battery monitor, Uniden UM380 VHF, FM Stereo/AUX IN/4 speakers, Large Bimini/enclosure Microwave, Garhauer outboard hoist, Deck wash down, Maxwell 800 windless/100 ft chain/delta 45lb , storm and a feathering prop.

Call John at 954 781 6011

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Inlet Outlet Editor Paul Alcock

The Inlet/Outlet is published by the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club. Items for publication should be submitted to the Inlet Outlet Editor: [email protected] in text format. Paper documents or photos should be delivered or mailed to:

Paul Alcock - Inlet Outlet Editor 5804 NW 18th Court Margate FL 33063 Tel: (954) 736-7114

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