INSIDE: • Interview: Phil Driver • Farewell to Art Henahan • 2019 KSC Dinghy Championship October 2019 KEOWEE SAILING CLUB Women,Wind & Waves A Year in Review by Liz Keenen KSC women to build confidence on the water In September of 2018, and have fun! sixteen KSC ladies gathered to discuss their Towards the end of our first year, sailing goals and the formation of a new ladies several ladies asked for a name change. The program. Numerous ladies who were unable thought was that “Wine” did not accurately to attend the meeting in person emailed their convey the purpose of our group — to sail and personal goals to be included in the discussion. improve ourselves as nautical members of the Women Wind & Waves (formerly known KSC community. This is not to say that the as Women Wind & Wine) was formed to allow group does not enjoy snacks and beverages continued on the next page Women,Wind & Waves continued during our land learning off-season sessions or following a sail -— we are a fun loving group! The main purpose Women During our first year as a group, Wind & Waves, however, is to become better the ladies of Women Wind & Waves sailors — for each lady to personally improve have sailed on keel boats 5 times, as — no matter her sailing level when she joined well as sailed on Sunfish and JY15s WW&W. twice. The group also had a capsizing Over the course of the past year, the practice day on the Sunfish and JY15s. group has met a total of 17 times! During our Additionally, to continue skill building, first year, 35 different women have attended the group has practiced motorboat a session! Our largest meeting was 20 ladies, handling skills twice. So, during our first with the average attendance being 11 ladies. year, 10 of our seventeen Women Wind Members come when their schedule & Waves sessions have been on the permits, and if they miss an instructional water! meeting, it is possible to stay caught up on the topics covered by watching the video Watch for further articles on “homework” that is emailed to the entire group after each session. One lady who has never the contests put forth to the group, been able to attend in person has mentioned specifically the South Carolina that she follows along on her own by watching Boating Safety Course Challenge the videos! and 2019 Sailing Challenge! Some of the sailing topics covered by the group include: parts of the sail and boat, preparation for a sail, VHF radio communication, tacking & jibing, getting out of irons, leaving & returning, port / starboard, windward / leeward, points of sail, rescue of a person overboard, assisting in a small boat capsize recovery from a motor boat, among others. 2 2 3 3 An Interview with KSC Charter Member Phil Driver A Farewell to Club Member Art Henahan by Terry Keane by Phil Cook Art and Ruth loved KSC and participated in many events over the years. They were responsible for Phil Driver is one of the the wonderful signage on the pavilion as well as the KSC Founding Members. first work dock. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Phil in September to capture some of the thoughts and Arthur J. Henahan died peacefully at his home in original history of the Keowee Sailing Club. Charlottesville, VA on August 27, 2019, surrounded Due to the amount of information gathered, by his wife Ruth, daughter Kathleen and the coterie we will publish this interview as a series in this of dogs that always seemed to be by his side. He and following Waterlines. The first article will was 92 years old. focus on the original club at Lake Keowee and some stories about the first members. Art was born on April 15, 1927 in Nutley, NJ. Art held a series of sales positions and eventually The first club was located on the current became a financial planner, working for the First Albany Corporation from 1979 until his retirement Keowee Marina grounds and was leased. in 1990. Upon Ruth’s retirement in 2002, they moved from Delmar to Salem, SC, where they were The first structure was a repurposed Funeral members of the Keowee Sailing Club and made many good friends. In early 2018, they relocated to Tent and the first purchased structure was an Charlottesville to be closer to their devoted daughter, Kathleen. 8-foot boarding dock. Art will be remembered for his Irish wit, charm and love of good banter, as well as for his lifelong Later a club building was built on the leased faith. He spent his last days comfortably at home with the support of hospice, his wife and children. site which included a small kitchen, a center Art is buried with military honors at the Culpepper National Cemetery in Culpepper, VA . area fireplace, a deck and a bathroom. Phil Driver was the first Waterline editor and made and installed the bulletin board on the leased Lake Keowee that served as gathering place property. The Waterline which Phil described for members to drink and critique those on as a “Grocery Store Scandal Sheet,” was typed the water. This spot was affectionally called Thanksgiving Day at KSC and posted on the bulletin board. No carbons Buzzards’ Row. The “Buzzards” included Phil by Carl Fortson were made and the open air bulletin board Driver, Jim Hall, Gruber Siles and Dick Harper, would fade the Waterline, so sadly no first who was the original owner of the Privateer editions remain. currently owned by current KSC member Thinking about what to do for Thanksgiving? Shawn Allen. Phil Driver made the first club sign which he Consider joining other KSC members for the described as being brown with free handed The first races were from the current Keowee annual KSC Waifs and Strays Lunch. We’ll orange letters. Marina, around “Little 3-Tree Island” and back gather at 2:30pm for setup and eat at 3:00pm. to Keowee Marina. Now there are a few more He also made the yardarm staff which now trees on that island, and it can be seen from KSC will provide ham and turkey. Members are stands at the entrance to the current main the deck of our KSC Pavilion. asked to bring their own beverages and either [email protected] or leave her a dock. The mast came from Dick Harper’s a side dish or a dessert to share. voicemail at 864-885-9050. cousin, John Harper’s, wooden catamaran. The next article will focus on early racing, and a crew story to which many skippers can relate. Linda Fortson will coordinate the dishes and In either case, please include a call-back At the original club site there was a prone desserts to ensure that all the traditional number. telephone pole overlooking the entrance to favorites are included. You may email her at 4 5 HRB SERIES SIMMER SERIES HRB & Simmer Series 2019 Race Results Turkey Shoot Regatta HRB SERIES SIMMER SERIES PHRF A Terry Keane 1st PHRF A Dennis Headberg 1st John Rice 2nd John Gale 2nd Herve Chassin 3rd John Rice 3rd The Turkey Shoot Regatta is scheduled for October 26th and October 27th. PHRF B Phil Cook 1st PHRF B Phil Cook 1st Flying Scot John Sensor 1st Flying Scot Glenn Kats 1st This is the final open regatta presented by KSC for 2019. Rick Harper 2nd Rick Harper 2nd Joe Hiller 3rd John Sensor 3rd Watch the website and emails for further information and sign ups for this event. Open Dinghy Cole Owens 1st Open Dinghy Hank Goodman 1st There are many opportunities for participation and work credit. Clare Legursky 2nd Mike Neidig 2nd Rod Andrew 3rd David Strickland 3rd 6 7 2019 KSC Dinghy Championship, Sept 28-29 Nine races comprised this year’s KSC Dinghy Championship. Thirteen contenders participated in a variety of dinghy classes including: 7 Flying Scots, 3 JY-15’s, a Coronado 15, an MC Scow and a Thistle. In a very close contest Mike Neidig, on an MC Scow, was named 2019 KSC Champion. Mike finished first in four races. Rick Harper, on a Flying Scot, finished second by finishing second in 4 races. 8 9 Board of Steward Actions: October 2019 Board of Steward Actions: October 2019 continued Membership Facilities/House Commodore’s Report Change 3. To amend Dock Usage Guidelines Current Membership level as of October 5th is Abbas Fiuzat moved and was approved to Commodore Bill Hurni, upon request from to read: 227. purchase 48 new chairs for a cost of $1174. Duke, sent Duke the portion of the July BOS The following members transitioned from Sam Secrest reported that he will be submitting minutes which demonstrated that he, Bill Hurni, Safety, with respect to docks and the boats Provisional to Regular Membership: estimates into the 2020 budget for remodel of had been granted authority to sign the lease. thereon will be the primary consideration in Buddy Tignor & Ava Carr, the old club kitchen, replacement decking and a Changes to the Operating Policy presented at the use of slip spaces. Each slip tenant must Jackie Blackwell & Roddy Pick. pergola installation. the August BOS meeting were re-presented. provide an emergency telephone number that The following members transitioned from is answered 24/7. This is critical as it is the Inactive to Regular Membership: Grounds Committee Change 1 is simply to correct the reference to only way to contact the tenant if there is a Tracey & Tim Ale on July 22nd, 2019 Jan Cook made two motions which were an incorrect By-Laws section, so did not require problem with their boat.