HILLSBORO INLET SAILING 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 Continued on Page 2 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 head 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 3 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 4 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. 5 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 Laser 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.