Junior sailors learn the ropes! July — 2012 Grownups are having summer fun, too. Calendar 5 Dinghy Races 6 Happy Hour 7 LMYRA Single Handed Race 10 Women’s S’fish (See note this issue) 11 Board/Stewards (Moved from Jul. 4) 12 Dinghy Races 13 Happy Hour 14 LMYRA Race #2 17 Women’s S’fish 19 Dinghy Races 20 Happy Hour 21 LMYRA Couple’s Race 24 Women’s S’fish 26 Dinghy Races 27 Happy Hour 28 LMYRA Race #3 31 M’brship Cmte. 31 Women’s S’fish A Sunset in Black and White (CSCA not meeting in July and August) Kyle Buck , who joined CSC only last year, has an obvious eye for sunsets. He shot this in beautiful color at the recent LMYRA Overnight Race, but we Do not email us about that must print Telltale photos in black and white. “Juniors learn the ropes ” head- line. We know that almost all We were delighted that its haunting visual elements held up very well after we the ropes on a sailboat are LINES and are called sheets, removed the color. And notice the level horizon. We’re told that horizons must halyards, lanyards, downhauls, always be level in nautical photography. outhauls, and what not. But we could not write “Juniors Once, though, we saw that rule grossly violated. At one of CSCs big regattas learn their lines.” It would in the 1960s a shutterbug representing a now defunct weekly newspaper showed sound like they were putting up and clicked away at practically every boat in sight. A few days later he on a play . proudly showed us the result. If we recall correctly there is actually only one rope on a The paper had printed an entire page featuring a couple of dozen sailboat pho- sailboat that’s called “rope,” or tos. .and every mast was absolutely vertical! But, you should have seen the nearly so. The bolt-rope sewn crazy angles the background horizons took. Not a horizontal one in the pack. into the luff of the mainsail. Another of Kyle’s photos appears on page 3. And there are photos by Joe Editor: John Wrisley Reyes, Keegan Bowman, Debra Kelly and others. Thanks, shutterbugs! [email protected] Page 2 At the Helm by Commodore Charlie Calhoun With the new dock construction just a week or so away it’s ironic that dock number two broke apart a couple of weekends ago. Talk about perfect long range planning! So if you happen to be at the club take a look at old number two. Although broken and misshapen it served us well for many years. As they say, “Out with the old and in with the new”. By the time you receive this Summer Sail Camp, New Member’s Happy Hour, a Grill Your Own, and possibly the 4th of July celebration will have come and gone. -The Summer Youth Sail Camp finished its two week schedule having been filled to capacity each week . Maria DeHart’s precise planning paid off again rewarding each participant with a terrific summer memory and a foundation on which to build future sailing experiences. Maria’s plan called for the best staff possible and she got them. Dick and Zoe Dommel, Windy and Sally Key , Ryan Hargrave , Mike Brothers , and Bob Beauregard were the well-oiled ma- chine that made Maria’s planning a total success -Candace Leaphart and Alecia Milling deserve special thanks for making our newest members feel welcomed. The Club was packed with food, fellowship, and fun and the weather was postcard perfect. Way to go ladies. -Also history will be our fourth Grill Your Own. With attendance in the 60s and 70s this has been one of the most popular events at CSC. This GYO was hosted by Stanley and Allison Hassinger with special assistance from son Matthew . -And the 4th of July get together may have come and gone depending on when this TT hits the streets. Entertain- ment chairs were the Ballowes, Gary and Margery , the Garfields, Robby and Dolly , and the Brothers, Mike and Barbara. Several of these folks brought you the last 4th celebration and they really know how to nail the true spirit of this special day. Master Chefs David Phillips and Al Whitworth take top honors for their contribution in the cooking department. If you think local BBQ restaurants have secret recipes think again! And last, thanks to the trained eye of Mace Coleman we have averted a possible dangerous situation . The tall pine to the left of the entrance to the Club is beyond help and has to be removed. We’ll be notifying boat owners in that area when to move their boats once we have a firm date. Let me hear from you! ~Charlie The CSC program for youth is intended to infect as many youngsters with the sailing bug as possible. Seems to be working! “Tote ‘dat barge!” We never promised NO HEAVY Our thanks to Debra Kelly for this pair of photos taken during the LIFTING. This is a clear illustration of the benefit of teamwork . 2012 program in June. Maria DeHart’s report on the program may be found on page 7. Page 3 Sailing Instruction (Practically at arm’s length!) Joe Reyes provided us with some photo souvenirs of this year’s Junior Sailing Camps last month. “The main idea is to sail these things as flat as possible. Heel Whole lot of sailin’ going on! This scene was contrib- much more than this and your uted by Debra Kelly. swimming lessons will come into play!” In Bob Blundy’s “Tiller Talk” on page 6 is a reference to the Small boats race Thursday night. June 1st LMYRA Overnight We sail in strong winds or light. race. With lots of short races “Thirteen boats completed the You’re put through your paces, 32.5 mile course which is a new Then head to the club for a bite. attendance record. The early starters were rewarded with a heavy shower that lasted for By Thursday you need to do something about 10 to 15 minutes, but after that takes your mind off the backlog at the that the sky cleared and south- office. Dr. Mathias prescribes the 6:30pm erly winds picked up to a steady Dinghy Races at the Columbia Sailing Club 8 to 10 mph for the rest of the evening for some perfect as the perfect tonic. She says when you get moonlit sailing.” a favorable wind shift at the weather mark that lifts you precisely where you need to Kyle Buck watched the storm be you won’t have work or worries on your clouds gather that night and sent mind. us this dramatic shot of Mother Nature getting set to douse the sailors. For good health and loads of fun - Thursday evening Dinghy Races! It was a very long night for much of the fleet, but the attraction to it seems to 6:30 start through Aug.9th! be growing. Don’t miss the details in Bob’s report. Info: [email protected] Page 4 CSC Auxiliary NEWS by Nan Nussler, President Summer has arrived in good ol’ South Carolina fashion—HOT!! I hope everyone is enjoying Lake Murray and sailing. Thursday night Dinghy Races started with a huge crowd of sailors and “on lookers” this month. It is a fun night for all so come join us this summer on Thursdays for racing and dinner. That’s every Thursday evening through August 9th. Jr. Sail Camp is over but the youngsters looked like they had a super time in the Optis. LMYRA races have started for the summer. Many folks participated in our first Summer Sailstice event on June 23rd to “blast in“ summer with the sounding of air horns at 1:27:18—the time of our solar noon. What a way to “sound” the beginning of summer and a good reason to meet at CSC for fel- lowship, food, and fun. Sailing is alive and well on Lake Murray!! Welcome to all of the new CSC members!! According to reports a great time was had by all at the New Members Happy Hour party on June 15th. I was sorry to miss this event but I heard that the food was delicious and yes, the “beer margaritas” served added to the enjoyment of all. Great party and many thanks to Candace Leaphart, Stephanie Seals and Alecia Milling for their planning of this event. Thanks to CJ Johnson for her gorgeous hydrangeas that decorated the tables. We invite the spouses or significant others of all CSC new members to join the CSCA and we look forward to getting to know you all soon. OK ladies here’s your opportunity to work with an all female race committee. Help is needed for the race committee for the Single Handed Race-Saturday July 7th. Please contact Jan Jernigan , [email protected], cell# 261-3391, if you can help. I hope you enjoyed the June 22nd Grill Your Own. These Friday night GYO parties have been fun, relaxed and just a great way to meet with CSC friends and enjoy the front porch and our spectacular view of Lake Murray. Our July 4th celebration is actually the last day of June. so more on those festivities in our next Telltale. Thanks to all who attended our June meeting. We have no CSCA meetings in July and August but start again in September . So put September 11th on your calendar for our next meeting and have a wonderful summer.