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LAFAYETTE SAILING CLUB
VOLUME 2 2008
Commodores Comments
Like many of you, I have been concerned about identity theft and have been searching for easy ways to
protect my own identity. I am happy to say that I have
discovered two new methods that I call “Backwards
Security”. The first is to use a slightly altered view in
my ID photos (see example above). After all, we are
now allowed to smile for our driver’s license photos.
The other is to give my SS# in reverse when asked. I
have yet to test both of these unique methods, but I am
confident that they will fully protect my identity. I
plan to send a letter to the
President informing him of
my new security methods
so the government will be
able to speed me through
border crossings and airports.
Seriously, hope you are
enjoying sailing this summer.
I know that the
weather has not cooperated
much for weekend sailing.
We have had to cancel several weekend races because
of high winds and storms. But
The Backwards
I have noticed several members out during the week when the weather seems to
be a little better and the wave runners and powerboat
traffic is reduced.
Membership/Finances: Despite the dues raise this
year, our membership numbers are still very near the
numbers we had last year. At last count we had 91
members, and we expect to pick up more new members throughout the summer. As a result, our financial
situation remains very solid. Our new members for
June include:
Jim Westman & Sandy Monroe, West Lafayette,
Rhodes 22
Emily Wagoner, Indianapolis, and Paul Kidwell,
West Lafayette, Compact 16
Jeremy & Barbara Allyn,
Williamsport, Mallard 16
The big Fourth of July weekend is approaching. One of
the best fireworks displays in the area is staged from the
LSC harbor on the night of Friday, July 4th. (Rain date
the 5th) It is awesome to sit in your boat out on the lake,
and watch the fireworks overhead. There will be several
hundred boats on the lake that night, in that area, so arrive
early.
Also, don’t forget the Lake Freeman Boat Parade, Saturday, July 5th, at 10:30AM.
This year the Parade has a
special class for “Sailboats”.
Decorate your sailboat in a
patriotic theme, or colors, or
just come undecorated. First,
second, third in each class will
get a trophy or ribbon for boat
decoration. Boats will begin
assembling at 10:00 AM. by
the Oakdale Dam; then line up
behind the Madam Carroll at
10:45. The Parade will start at
11:00AM.
It ends at the
Sportsman Inn. There is also a
community picnic in the MonSecurity Guy
ticello City Park that afternoon,
starting at 1:00 P.M.
A problem that we face every year is surfacing again (no,
not the geese). Please do not forget to mow under your
boat every now and then. In the past we have fined members who have failed to comply with this Club rule.
Bon voyage to the LSC members participating in the LSC
cruises to the North Channel, Mackinaw Straits, and Lake
Charlevoix in July and August. Several boats will be participating in at least two of the cruises. If you have not
signed up there is still time (barely). Contact James
Miller ([email protected]) if the urge to participate
becomes overwhelming.
Lee Kreul, Commodore
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Lake Monroe Mini-Cruise
By James Miller
We had a fine mini-cruise down at Lake Monroe, in
spite of some potential problems. First, the weatherman was making dire predictions just prior to the trip.
The weather turned out to be great… sunny, cool, lots
of wind, and no rain. It rained the day before the
mini-cruise, and the day afterwards… but those don't
really count.
Food report: this year we continued the tradition of BBQ
cookouts on my brother's deck. We also attempted to eat
lunch on Saturday down at the Fourwinds marina, but we
discovered the restaurant was CLOSED. In fact, the
whole Fourwinds complex seems to be changing ownership. Maybe we will find it open again next year? For
our Saturday evening dinner, Randy did a "fish boil" back
at the campground (see photo).
Varmint report: Here are the critters I saw, personally, on
this year's mini-cruise: chipmunks, squirrels, raccoons, a
wild turkey, one skunk, lots of geese (I know… big deal),
herons, and bald eagles. One bald eagle flew right over
our campsite, while Randy was doing the fish boil. We
also heard a pileated woodpecker, but couldn't spot him.
Those are the great big woodpeckers. My brother, Tom,
who lives down there, has seen them.
Randy’s Water Taxi
We had fifteen members participate, but only five
brought their boats this time. The low boat count may
be due to the extremely high water levels we encountered. Lake Monroe was just a few feet below the
spillway down at the dam. This put the shoreline well
up into the trees. Randy adapted to the situation by
anchoring out and then rowing his rubber dinghy over
to shore (see photo). Kellers used their kayak. Tom
Eismin and Steve Titolo were able to pick their way
through the trees and still make it to shore. Others
just re-trailered their boats after a day of sailing.
As usual, Randy Carie and I were the first to arrive
and the last to leave. Randy brought down his Catalina 25, "Randa Sue". Other participants included Bill
Muir, crewing for Randy; Kirk and Judy Gilbert, with
their Southcoast 26, "Valentine"; Dave Keller and his
son, Jim, with their McGregor 26, "Lani"; Art Lenaerts, crewing for the Kellers; new member Sherri
Moore, with her fiancée Brian and her son, Zach, sailing their Laguna 20, "Windrose"; Tom Eismin and
Steve Titolo, sailing Tom's Buccaneer; and David and
Suzanne Lemler, who came down Saturday and
crewed for Randy, also.
Speaking of Tom, also known as "The Varmint", there is
something you should know. He is buying a very large
boat. Unfortunately, it's not a sailboat. It's a 48-foot Sea
Ray… sort of like Kirk's motor home, only it floats. The
boat is currently up on Lake Erie, but by the time you
read this, it will be on Lake Monroe. I'm only telling you
about this because, next year, I think we should sail back
down to the Fourwinds marina, find the Super Dock, and
see how many people can fit on a 48-foot Sea Ray? I can
hardly wait.
Kirk comments there were ample places to tie up
LAFAYETTE SAILING CLUB
VOLUME 2 2008
Ramp almost gone
What’s a fish boil without the flambé
Steve shows how to cook breakfast with a rug beater
The Buccaneer tied up at Four Winds Resort. How high was the water? The Tiki
Huts in the background say it all.
The great onion toss for the fish boil
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LSC Sailing School Recap by Dave Keller
2008 Sailing School had a surprisingly large
turnout. Good job Chuck Wilthong (publicity
chairman). We had 46 at the library including instructors. Big thanks to instructors Art
Lenaerts, Lee Kreul, Steve Titolo, Rex Henthorn & Lewie Wallace. We had 13 guests at
the first "in the water" session and 11 at the
second. Thanks to Captains: Rex Henthorn,
John Foster, Lee Kreul, Art Lenaerts, Scott
Brown, Steve Titolo and Jim Miller. My appologies to anyone I missed. New this year
was attendance by Scouts from Lafayette
Scout Troop 307 who are working on their
Sailing Merit Badge. LSC member John
Foster is a dad and leader in that troop. We
had perfect weather for both Saturdays which
helped.
Instructor Steve Titolo demonstrates sailing
principles during the classroom phase
Students prepare for on the water session of sailing school with Dave Keller
LAFAYETTE SAILING CLUB
VOLUME 2 2008
LSC Calendar of Events
Weekday
Fri.
Date
July 4
Time
Dusk
Mon.
Sat.-Sat.
Sun.
Fri.
Sat.-Sat.
Sat.
Sun.
Mon.
Sat.-Sat.
Sun.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Sun.
Sat.
Sat.
Sun.
Mon.
Fri.
Sun.
Sat.
Sat.
Sun.
Fri.-Tues.
Sat.
Sat.
Mon.
Fri.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Fri.-Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Mon.
Fri.
Sat.
Sat.
July 7
July 12-19
July 13
July 18
July 26-Aug. 2
July 26
August 3
August 4
August 9-16
August 10
August 15
August 16
August 17
August 17
August 23
August 30
Sept. 7
Sept. 8
Sept. 12
Sept. 14
September 20
September 20
September 21
Sept. 26-30
September 27
October 4
October 6
October 10
October 11
October 11
October 18
October 24-25
October 25
November 1
November 3
November 7
November 8
November 8
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
10:00 AM
12:30 PM
B.O.G. Meeting
LSC North Channel Cruise, Cruise No. 1
Long Distance Series Races (2)
Moonlight Sail
LSC Mackinac Island Cruise, Cruise No. 2
Saturday Series Races (3)
Sunday Series Races (3)
B.O.G. Meeting
LSC Lake Charlevoix Cruise, Cruise No. 3
Long Distance Series Races (2)
Moonlight Sail
Regatta/Long Distance Series Races (2)
Regatta/Sunday Series Races (3)
Board of Governor’s Picnic
Saturday Series Races (3)
Long Distance Series Races (2)
Long Distance Series Races (2)
B.O.G. Meeting
Moonlight Sail
Long Distance Series Races (2)
Race Make-up Day (if needed) alternative:
Frost-Bite Series
Race Make-up Day (if needed)
LSC Autumn Mini-Cruise, Lake Michigan
Frost-Bite Series
Frost-Bite Series
B.O.G. Meeting
Moonlight Sail
Alternate Race Make-up Day (if needed) alternative:
Frost-Bite Series
Frost-Bite Series
Randy’s Raft-up, Lake Freeman
Frost-Bite Series followed by Oktoberfest at 5:00 PM
Frost-Bite Series
B.O.G. Meeting
LSC Fall Banquet, Location TBA
Harbor Clean-up + Chili Tasting followed by Frost-Bite Series
Frost-Bite Series
Sat.
November 15
12:30 PM
Frost-Bite Series
7:00 PM
12:30 PM
7:00 PM
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
7:00 PM
12:30 PM
7:00 PM
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
5:45 PM
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
12:30 PM
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
5:00 PM
Event
July 4th Fireworks may change to Saturday July 5th
I say onto thee “mow under your boat”
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Board of Governor’s
Picnic, Sunday,
August 17th, 7:45pm
Lake Freeman
Boat Parade, Saturday, July 5th, 10:30AM
The LSC will provide steak, baked potato,
and beverages. Club members are asked to a
covered dish to share, table wear, and lawn
chairs. All LSC members are welcome.
RSVP’s will be collected to ensure that
enough steaks are purchased. Please reply to
Kirk Gilbert at [email protected], or
765-474-3618.
This year the Lake Freeman Boat Parade has
set up a special class for “Sailboats”. Decorate
your sailboat in a patriotic theme or colors or
just come undecorated. First, second, third in
each class will get a trophy or ribbon for boat
decoration. Boats will begin assembling at
10:00 AM. by the Oakdale Dam. Line up behind the Madam Carroll at 10:45. Parade will
start at 11:00AM. It ends at the Tioga
Bridge .
Helpful Tip:
ZorbeezTM Cleaning
Cloths “As Seen on TV” “They’re a good
thing to have on the boat.” “Much better
than a paper towel or sponge.” Can be
found at wdrake.com, 1-800-525-9291,
Lake Freeman
Fireworks – Friday,
July 4th (5th if rain)
One of the best fireworks displays in the area
is staged from the LSC harbor. It is quite a
spectacle to sit in your boat out on the lake,
and watch the fireworks overhead. There
will be several hundred boats on the lake that
night in that area. So arrive early.
This is actually better than a Zorbeez
cleaning cloth when trying to cleaning
ones ear!!
LAFAYETTE SAILING CLUB
VOLUME 2 2008
Past Commodore’s Cocktail Party
Weekend in Review: by Randy Carie
I think the word “JUST” should sum up the Past Commodores Cocktail Party Weekend for 2008. “Just”
two boats ventured out for the Raft-up Saturday night;
myself, because my name is attached to the Raft-up,
“So I thought I should be their,” and Bill Muir,
“because he “just” had to do it.” Saturday night was
very peaceful; the Madam Carol provided the music
as she past our anchorage. Our Sunday morning began with coffee and breakfast, followed by a quick
sail back to the harbor.
An Indiana breeze was “just” right for a feisty race or sail up
the lake. The predominant clouds of June broke “just” in time
for the party. There was more than “just” enough food to go
around. The front lawn at the harbor was “just” about overflowing with Club members. And, Kirk bought “just” enough
beverages to last until the party was over, so, the Party had to
be “just” right. I’ll let the pictures tell the rest.
Who in this
picture is NOT
a past Commodore?
Hint: where is
that backwards guy?
Past Commodores
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LSC Racing
Racing a sailboat is a kick. It combines the fun of
sailing your boat with the raw competition of trying
to beat someone else in a similar boat. Racing also
teaches you boat handling and sail trim in a way that
no amount of cruising could—by comparing your
speed and handling side-by-side with other boats.
True, the first time you see a sailboat race, you may
think it's too complicated and chaotic (it can be
both). But like anything else new, you can grow into
it step-by-step. (Excerpt from the Arizona Yacht Club
sailing foundation web-site)
Racing is a tradition with the LSC. The Race Committee organizes and records all race results. The races
are timed with a modified Portsmouth Handicap Number system. This scoring system accommodates the
variety of sailing vessels that participate; so all participants can consider this a level playing field. You
can learn more about the Portsmouth Handicap Number system by reviewing the bulletin board at the harbor. The novice racers have always recognized that
racing will be an educational experience and the best
way to learn from the Old Salts. All eager participants
should review the Calendar of Events and report to the
picnic tables for the traditional Captains meeting prior
to each race. Racers should have a basic understanding of The Racing Rules of Sailing. Copies of this
handbook can be found at your favorite boating supply store, or just ask a veteran racer for his old copy.
The BOG encourages all participants to bring food
and beverages and enjoy a fun filled day of sailing.
Please refer to page 10 of your LSC Handbook for
information about the LSC races, courses, and rules.
The wind was JUST a little but strong on the long
distance race after the Randy raft up. Steve Titolo’s
M-scow took severe damage when the head stay
pulled the foredeck apart
Similar action on the Flying Scott de-masted her too.
Regatta weekend. In all it was a JUST a blustery day, gusting to 25+ kts. 5 boats set out for the race, Dave
and Kirk on the Highlander quickly withdrew showing that smart minds knew where to be, Tom Eisman on the
Buccaneer soon capsized but quickly righted the boat and returned to harbor. On the way down to ski island, we
passed the flying Scott being towed back to harbor after being de-masted. Steve Titolo and Dan Honor made it
down to ski island and almost back when they were de-masted in a gust. Randy and Bill in the trusty old Catalina
22 made the entire course and were the only finishers. The day demonstrated some important messages, this was a
“mandatory day for life jackets” by club rules, and was put to good use several times this day.
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See pictures of WindQuest sailing at
www.lafayettesailingclub.net Photographs - Sailing Club 2007 Collage : LSCpics
004, 013, 018, 022, 033.
Club Members may list items they want to sell, trade, or
buy in this column without any charge. Send your listings to Randy Carie at [email protected]
In This Handbook: http://www.boat-ed.com/in/
handbook/
Anybody here read the Handbook?
Classified
Boating Basics includes: vessel length and capacity,
fueling, float plans, navigational rules, U.S. Aids to
Navigation, weather and other boating emergencies, and
personal watercraft (PWC) basics.
For Sale: Upstart 16, with trailer, Available for viewIt's the Law includes: registering information, registraing at the Harbor, Call Ray Peters at 765-474-5922
tion fees, display of numbers, legal operating age, required equipment, unlawful operation, boating under the
For Sale: LSC T-shirts, various colors and sizes
influence, reporting accidents, enforcement, environ$10.00. LSC Sweat Shirts, various color and sizes
$15.00- $35.00. For Sale: LSC Burgees $15.00 . Call mental restrictions, and laws governing PWCs and vesDan Cserep - Ships Store Keeper or see the display set sels towing skiers.
up at various Club functions.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources enforcement
officers patrol our waterways to make your boating exFor Sale: I've got a 6hp 2 cycle yacht twin (OMC)
perience safe and pleasant. Cooperate with them by foloutboard for sale. Runs fine, has an alternator, fuel
tank, line, included. Best offer. Dan Honor, 463-5503, lowing the suggestions outlined in this handbook as well
as the rules of common courtesy while operating your
or [email protected]
boat.
FYI from Bryan Patrick Ferry: Brush up or learn
racing rules by UK-Halsey Sail makers.
http://www.ukhalsey.com/RulesQuiz/
For Sale: 4- six ply tires and rims? $100
9.9 Johnson long shaft electric start $500
16ft Kestrel dingy and trailer $350
16ft upstart with trailer (needs restoration) very reasonable make offer
Two sets of sails for a Lightening (not too bad) free
Call Kirk Gilbert at 474-3618, or [email protected]
For Sale: WindQuest, McGregor 26, 1994 swing
keel, water ballast, with trailer. Includes: Main, Jib
and Genoa; 9.9 hp outboard, runs good; Bimini with
slides. Great sailer, easy to trailer. See at the club,
call Glenn @ (815)474-5746 for more info. $7,000
Lee advises Steve to read the Handbook
LAFAYETTE SAILING CLUB
VOLUME 2 2008
ART’s; Art’s Reprinted Trivia (Nauti-Benders 2001 Calendar)
1. You’re a guest on a friend’s boat. An Emergency occurs far out at sea. Fortunately, the boat
is equipped with a single-side band radio. What frequency would you use to report the emergency to the Coast Guard. A. 1600khz B. 2182khz C. 2282 khz
2. Buoy Sequence: Returning to port from sea: “Red _______returning”.
3. At which two points does a halyard get the most wear?
4. “Rainbow in the morning, sailors take _______, rainbow at night, sailors_______”
5. The white buoy (orange stripes) indicates?
6. To convert knots into miles-per-hour, multiply knots by______.
7. A single white above a vessel would indicate she is _________.
8. Caught in a sudden storm, one option (typically the last resort), would include riding it out or
heaving to in shallow or deep water.
9. Given a “slack water” condition, boats at anchor or moored will ride into or with the wind.
10. What are the four greatest enemies of above deck varnished surfaces.
1. 2182khz, 2. right, 3. Where it runs over the sheave and where it is cleated. 4. Warning delight, 5. Danger, 6.
1.15, 7. anchored, 8. deep water, 9. into, 10. Direct sun, dew, expansion and contraction of the wood, and exposure to salt.
ART
I’ll bet Art has read the Handbook!!
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Lafayette Sailing Club
C/O Bill Muir
1300 Fawn Ridge Dr.
W. Lafayette IN 47906
Thanks to Dave and Mary Kay Fisher for use of the harbor (notice the nice S2 7.9 in the background:)
Board of Governors
Lee Kreul
Steve Titolo
Kevin Bachelder
Randy Carie
Rex Henthorn
James Miller
Art Lenaerts
Chuck Wilfong
Dan Cserep
Kirk Gilbert
Bill Muir
Richard Goodner
Committee
Commodore
Vice-Commodore & Race Chairman
Recording Secretary
Secretary/Treasurer & Newsletter Editor
Membership Chairman
Cruise Director
Grounds & Equipment
Publicity Chairman
Ship's Stores
Social Chairman
Newsletter Publisher
Web Site Director