The Newsletter of the Walnut Valley Sailing Club Website: www.wvsailing.com MAY 2008 CALENDAR: From the Binnacle n case you haven’t heard, spring got off to a roaring start in early April when 100mph winds May 3 Racing battered El Dorado Lake. Several members’ boats were damaged and many shingles on the May 9 Cooper’s Island Theater I roof of our Activities Center were blown off. Thanks to the quick response of some of our May 11 Mother’s Day members, arrangements were made for a new roof to be professionally installed within days of May 15 Board Meeting the storm. Other storm damage is currently being assessed. We are very fortunate the damage May 17 RC Boat Racing Steak Fry was not much worse. Blessing of the Fleet Moonlight Sail The launch day scheduled for April 12th was postponed until April 19th, which turned out May 18 Racing weather-wise to be a very pleasant day. Several members launched their boats and prepared for May 26 Memorial Day the sailing season. It is great to see the boat slips begin to be occupied once again. May 31 STEP Capri 14.2’s On April 18th the second Friday night movie of the season was shown at our club, thanks Orientation to Mike Hand, with snacks prepared by Gene Plehal. I am told that all who attended were June 7 Racing pleasantly entertained. June 14 RC boat racing Island Party Shrimp Boil The Activities Center spring clean-up work party was held on Saturday, April 19th. Clark June 16 STEP Youth Sailing Chambers and his hardy group of volunteers did a fantastic job of getting our clubhouse Program begins “ship-shape”. It is fully functional and ready for use by our members and their guests. STEP Adult Sailing Program begins The Harbor Committee also conducted its spring work party on April 19th. Thanks to John Aschbrenner for heading up this important activity. Several projects were enthusiastically undertaken by several of our able-bodied members. Nevertheless, there remains much work to OFFICERS: do in the near future on our docks. COMMODORE John Carter 634-1050 or ‘09 The Power Boat Committee has been busy getting the race committee boat ready for its 250-5874 (C) [email protected] many and varied uses; as of April 19th their work on this boat was completed. In addition, VICE-COMMODORE this committee has thoroughly examined the pontoon boat and will soon be making several Steve Mardis 733-2527 ‘08 [email protected] needed repairs. TREASURER Ernie Condon 733-8920 ‘10 On Sunday, April 20th the winds were in excess of 20 mph, resulting in our first scheduled club [email protected] SECRETARY regatta being cancelled. Hopefully, we will have better weather conditions in May for our sailors Debbie Chambers 722-5235 ‘10 to compete in the two club regattas. [email protected] REAR COMMODORE David Reynolds 778-1056 ‘08 We have been informed by the state park officials that new hazard buoys will be moored in the [email protected] lake this spring. This equipment will be a welcome addition to aid both sailors and power BOARD MEMBERS Kathy Malcom 733-1049 ‘08 boaters in avoiding various dangers to navigation. [email protected] Jerry Brady 775-3163 ‘09 Our first social of the year will occur on Saturday, May 17th when there will be a Steak Fry [email protected] and the Blessing of the Fleet. Thanks to our Membership Committee, the new membership Ken Rix 684-6086 ‘09 [email protected] directories will be distributed at that event. We hope all of you make it out for this first of John Ellison 789-0424 ‘10 several great parties. [email protected] EDITOR My wife and I are looking forward to seeing all of you at the lake soon. Nikki Rincker 832-0477 [email protected] John W. Carter, Commodore Come Sail with Us 2008 SUMMER ADULT SAILING PROGRAM The Walnut Valley Sailing Club/STEP program is offering two intermediate and advanced sailing techniques. Boat handling sessions this summer. skills, boat related skills, basic rules of the road, safety, weather and nomenclature. Everything you need to know to We will teach you how to sail in a Catalina 14.2 centerboard sail your own boat safely and with confidence. boat or improve your sailing ability in advanced classes. We also offer Basic Keelboat classes. Basic Keelboat - The keelboat course leads you through the essential principles of safe, confident day sailing. It covers So come sail with us this summer for a GREAT time on basic sailing concepts, boat handling, docking, anchoring, the water. safety and emergencies, weather, basic navigation. The keel- Our adult fleet consists of — Catalina 14.2’s, Sonar, Catalina boat course requires a minimum of three students per boat. 22 and Catalina 25’s. Prerequisite for Basic Keelboat instruction - you must have CLASS STRUCTURE the Basic Sailing Course or equivalent sailing experience. Age Prerequisites: Must be 18 years or older, have an inter- Schedule: 3 days per week (Mon. Tues. Thurs.) for 3 weeks, est in learning to sail and swim 25 yards without a lifejacket 6 to 9pm. 2 Sessions: (PFD). (May be 15-17 years old if accompanied by an adult). • 1st session: June 16 through July 3 Equipment requirements: Participants are required to • 2nd session: July 7 through July 24 provide their own life jacket (PFD) US Coast Guard approved, age-appropriate size and sunscreen, hat and Class Size: 10 students per session water shoes. Cost per Student: WVSC members-$25 non-refundable Course Content: Basic Sailing Course- Covers beginning, Registration Fee, Plus $155 class fee, total cost-$180; Non- members-$25 non-refundable registration fee Plus $155 for class fee and $100 for ? annual WVSC club dues Total cost- 2008 WALNUT VALLEY $280. (accompanying Spouse or family member $180) SAILING CLUB/STEP ADULT SAILING Fee Includes: USSA “Start Sailing Right” or “Basic APPLICATION Keelboat” instruction manual, instruction, use of a Catalina 14.2 (if checked out) boat for the summer, T-shirt and cer- _____________________________ _____________________ Last Name First Name tificate. Includes a membership to Walnut Valley Sailing ___________________________ ______________ ________ Club, which begins at the beginning of class and continues Street Address City Zip for the remainder of the year. _____________________________ __________ ________ Home Phone Age T-Shirt Size Boats used: Capri 14.2, Sonar, Catalina 22 and Catalina 25’s ____________________________ _____________________ Emergency Contact Person Phone Registration and Questions: Call Gary Pierce 316-686-8823 ___________________________________________________ or Gene Nold (316-636-2091 E-Mail address I am a ____ member ____ non-member of Walnut Valley Sailing Club I wish to enroll in the ____ Centerboard Program ____ Keelboat Program COMING SOON — TO ASeason’s WVSC SOCIAL ______ Session 1- June 16 - July 3 ______ Session 2- July 7 - July 24 EVENTPremier NEAR YOU! Please enclose the non-refundable deposit of $25 with this application. Mail to: WVSC Sailing Program c/o Gary Pierce The 2008Cooper’s Directories will be distributed at 1431 South 127th Street East the Sat. May 17 Blessing of the Fleet/Steak Wichita, Kansas 67207 Fry Social. Pick up your copy while enjoying the foodIsland and fun. SEE YOU THERE! ___________ ______________________________________ Date Signature 2 3 Board Meeting Minutes WALNUT VALLEY SAILING CLUB BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING Minutes Subject to Correction THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008 April Meeting Minutes: to the recent storm damage. When all of the costs of The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM. The those repairs has been determined the Board will following Board members attended: John Carter, Ken again be asked to select what improvements or Rix, Kathy Malcom, Debbie Chambers, John Ellison, updates will be made, based on available funds. David Reynolds and Jerry Brady. The minutes of the Commodore Carter reported that April 29th March meeting were approved as written. is the date of the hearing in the Small Claims Court regarding the abandoned Treasurer Report: boat, Gentle Lady. Gene Nold will represent Commodore Carter presented the March treasurer’s WVSC at the hearing. report in Ernie Condon’s absence. Randy and Jacque Holloway were approved as new members. New Business Eric Rieger has requested inactive status; a motion Commodore Carter reported that he had been in to approve was given and the request was approved. Stan contact with Doug Woolley regarding WVSC buying a Dace has resigned and requests that he be allowed to leave his defibrillator. The Commodore will present this information at the boat in dry storage until it is sold. It was moved to allow Stan May Board meeting. Dace to leave his boat in dry storage until the end of the calendar There has been a request for a Laser Regional Regatta on August year. There will be a dry storage fee of $80.00 and if the boat sells 23rd at WVSC. Gary Pierce will be the chairman for this event. before the end of the year there will be no refund. The motion A motion to approve this regatta was made and approved. was approved. Member Concerns Committee Reports: Commodore Carter reported that he had recently been informed Building and Grounds - Kathy Malcom reported that Gene Nold that Bea Lippitt, a long standing member, has died. While no is working on getting the mast hoist repaired since it was damaged longer active in the club, many members will remember her. in the recent storm. Ed Klima, chairman of Buildings and DeAun Warfield will send a card from the club to her family in Grounds, will be working on the electrical system in the shelter Minnesota.