July 2014 Mainsheet - Leatherlips Yacht Club

July 2014
LEATHERLIPS YACHT CLUB MEMBER NEWS
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Inside this issue:
From The Helm
Fish Fry
BOG, Kayak Corner
Lido News
Interlake News
Thistle News
Daysailer News
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MAIN Sheet
From the Helm
I hope everyone has been out on the water as much as possible. The
weather has been cooperating lately – almost no storms on the
weekends. There have been many opportunities to participate in all
the LYC fun – Sunday races, Tuesday races, regattas, kayak events,
Bad News Good News
and Saturday Sailing. Even if you haven’t found time to get on the
Learn2Sail
8 water, there have been many social activities so far this season. The
New Members
reception for the Learn-to-Sail students and families was a big success.
9-10 The following evening the Day Sailer Fleet hosted the Commodore &
Jr. Jammin’
Sea Scouts
11 New Member Reception which was terrific.
The youth and adult
Rescue At O’Shauna SEA 12 Learn-to-Sail classes are a huge success under the direction of a strong
Events Calendar
13 team. The Youth Racing program is also very active, with weekday
Endurance Race
14 practices, weekend regattas and preparation for Junior Bay Week!
Photo Gallery
We have a lot to come on the calendar. The Fish Fry is Saturday, July
12, with proceeds benefiting the LYC Youth Race Team. Please join in
the fun! There are Sailing Saturdays all month long in July
Eagle Scout Project and August, except August 16 when the Minton Lido Regatta
is scheduled. The Boy Scout Sailing Merit Badge Weekend
Needs Your Help!
is set for July 31 thru August 2, hosted by our own Sea
Hi this is Bailey Haggis… I have chosen
Scout Ship. At the end of August, please join the fun for
to focus my Eagle project on relocating
the 24-hour Endurance Race – sign up your own team or
and repairing the play structure at LYC.
sail with another team. There are plenty of volunteer
I am currently trying to raise $600 to offset
opportunities in preparation for that weekend. Help any way
the cost of this project. I will be selling
you can with this event co-hosted by LYC and Hoover Sailing
Leatherlips logo T-shirts at this Saturday’s
Club. Please get involved. There are exciting activities
Fish Fry -- be sure to check them out!
Also, I am seeking volunteers to help me
every week for you. Most mornings, you’ll find the rowers
execute my Eagle Scout Project. It will
out early. Tuesdays and Sundays are busy with racing. And
take place during the week of July 13theven if racing isn’t your cup of tea, get out on the water with
19th and July 27th-Aug 2nd . Please let
your boat. There are several social events coming up, and
me know if you are interested in helping
don’t forget about Friday evening potlucks, which are always
me. Any and all help is greatly
a good way to wind down the workweek. See you at LYC!
appreciated! For more fish fry information
feel free to contact Cami Haggis at
[email protected], and for T-Shirt
and Eagle Project information please
contact me at [email protected]
Thanks in advance for your support!
Bailey
Kevin Flanagan
Commodore
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Summer is in full swing and there is a lot of activity up at Leatherlips. During the
day, you can see kids in Optis out on the water. In the evenings, the Jr. Race team
is out practicing when they aren’t at a regatta. A couple evenings a week there are also
adult learn to sail classes taking place. Don’t forget the Laser racing on Tuesday evenings! It is a
lot of fun to see youth and adults alike having fun on the water. I myself just acquired a Laser to join
in on Tuesday night...stop on by, see how many times I capsize! If you don’t feel like rowing, paddling
or sailing, don’t forget that LYC is a great place to eat dinner and spend time by the water. Pick up a
pizza and your favorite beverage, or grill up some burgers if you’re more ambitious. Remember to
keep an eye on the Event Calendar on the website for upcoming activities like the Fish Fry and
Endurance Race! See you out on the water!
Ben Terrien
~Thanks to everyone who has volunteered cleaning the clubhouse!
~ Special thanks to the Learn to Sail Instructors for their help with cleaning the clubhouse.
~ Chore List: In the next few weeks a chore list will be kept by the clubhouse phone. If you have time
and interest, small jobs will be listed along with a contact person that can provide more detail. The
list will also be a place to write down any issues that are noted.
~ Please remember that everything has a place, and that we are collectively responsible for
keeping the clubhouse and grounds tidy. If you use something, please return it to where it belongs. If you don’t know where something goes, ask someone or call someone on the BOG. If you
see something that is in the wrong location please put it where it belongs.
Submitted by Kristen McIntyre
Kayak Korner
Mark your calendars for these 4 Kayaking outings!
All are welcome!
If you need to borrow a kayak, please contact Kristen
Plan to meet at the club at 8:00 AM.
Destinations of each outing to be announced closer to each
date.
Saturday, JULY 12
Saturday, AUG 9
Saturday, SEPT. 13
Joe McHenry, LYC Member Proud supporter of Leatherlips Yacht Club
LYC Directory
Change:
John Sandana
T: 304.293.5318
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Submitted by John Lawmon
Lido Fleet 57 News
Leatherlips Yacht Club has an active Sea Scout’s ship that has sailed many of the boats at the club. They recently
offered to help repair one of the four club owned Lidos, in return for fiberglass tuition to help them with “rank”
advancement. Known structural damage, to one of LYC’s four Learn to Sail Lidos, provided the basis for a
training class.
Starboard side damage w/ remnants of protective duct tape.
Dan Mitchell and Ariel Hunt
were shown how to tear
fiberglass mat, to create a thin
feathered edge, to help
improve the final surface
profile. Both scouts took turns
wetting out the mat on a sheet
of brown paper (Tip: Resin
does not penetrate the brown
paper before it cures) that had
been attached to the Lido hull
as a temporary work surface.
Recognizing that it was
not practical to
provide the scouts
with protection from
flying
fiberglass
particles the area was
pre-prepared,using an
industrial random
orbit sander and 60
grit paper.
Pre-Prepared surface after acetone
wipe down
Pre-wetting of the fiberglass mat
The final part of the training
was to discuss finishing, and
mix fairing filler with resin to
help them develop a feel for
different consistencies.
At completion the Sea Scouts taking part had moved another
step forward in their rank advancement. Sea Scout Ariel Hunt
now only needs to complete a 48 hour cruise to become a
Quartermaster (the marine equivalent of an Eagle Scout), and is
planning to complete this at the Sea Scout base in Florida this
summer. Sea Scouts is part of Venturing, which is part of Boy
Scouts of America, girls are allowed to join.
The repair was completed by stippling
multiple layers of mat to position with
consolidation at every step with a “ridged”
roller. (Tip: Buy a roller with metal rolling
elements as they can be more easily
cleaned than one with plastic wheels).
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Thistle Fleet 21
Submitted by Paul Kreitler
Many thanks to all who made the journey for the regatta.
Now, if only we could control the weather . . . .
On May 17th and 18th, the Annual Damful Regatta was held at Leatherlips Yacht Club in northwest
Columbus, OH. A high pressure system settled over the state of Ohio and left the racers with light and
variable winds out of the north, east, south, and west. Eleven Thistles braved the challenging conditions
over two days, with two races on the first day and a single race on Sunday. Bob France and Ed
Duckworth took top honors by sailing consistently in all races. Almost all racers had a good finish and
a bad finish in the wild conditions. But Bob and Ed seemed to figure it out for a 3-3-1 final score.
Place Skipper
Crew
Crew
1
Bob France
Eddie Duckworth -
3
3
1
2
Ben France
Ben Wieble
5
2
2
3
Steve Lavender
Rachel Lavender -
1
4
5
4
Jack Finefrock
Conor Ruppen
Carrie Patterson
2
9
4
5
Michael Savage
Rick Savage
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6
5
7
6
Kit Holzaepfel
Noel Thurber
Laura Holzaepfel 7
1
DNS
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Tom Hubbell
Sue Hamilton
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4
6
DNS
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Warren Duckworth John Duckworth Kathy Duckworth 9
7
6
9
Dick Bartz
Annette Bartz
Eric Back
10
11
3
10
Paul Kreitler
Scott Graham
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8
10
DNS
11
Brett Freeman
Kate Freeman
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DNF
8
DNS
Lauren Myers
Race 1 Race 2 Race 3
They came, they started, they drifted. On Sunday, we had four Thistles for our second Thistle Day of
the year. All four boats were family affairs with teams of Dick/Annette Bartz, Dick/Judy Harmon, John/
Gina/Zack Kittleson, and Paul Kreitler/Erin Sherer. The wind was light, with a predominant southeast
direction. Because of the low velocity, however, local thermals and storm clouds easily canceled the
southeasterly or changed the wind direction entirely. The result on the race course was an alternating
pattern of a puff from the southeast, followed by a large hole, followed by a puff from the northeast,
followed by another hole. At the start of the first race, the wind was light but stable from the southeast.
Paul and Erin connected the puffs up the first beat to lead the group around the first mark. John, Gina,
and Zack were about 3 boat lengths behind after a similar upwind advance. Dick and Annette, and
Dick and Judy, drifted through a hole near the zoo for a while and rounded about 20 boat lengths
behind PE and JGZ. PE and JGZ then sailed into a hole off the LYC dock, while DA and DJ made up
some ground. Paul and Erin flopped around in their boat, trying to decipher the messages from the
wind gods. John, Gina, and Zack waited patiently for the next puff to come. DA and DJ slowly advanced.
The next puff appeared on the water to the north. PE managed to escape the hole and slide north
toward mark 4. Using magic and trickery, Dick and Judy slid around JGZ toward the extending puff
along the west shore. Dick and Annette were sucked into a hole near the club where they languished
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for almost 20 minutes. John, Gina, and Zack returned to shore for the cooler shade on the deck.
Paul and Erin rounded 4, with Dick and Judy 8 boat lengths behind. The wind turned off when PE
were near the club, which allowed DJ to close the gap. The Day Sailor Race Committee kindly
shortened course to a finish at mark 1. A breeze filled in from the zoo and the race to the finish was
on. Dick and Judy closed the gap to Paul and Erin to half a boat length. At the penultimate moment,
both boats were on port with PE windward of DJ. A lift rotated the boats left and placed DJ in PE’s
bad air. PE held on for the win at mark 1.
Following a short break on shore, Paul and Erin, and Dick and Judy, foolishly returned to the race
course with about 6 other competitors. The RC was kind, and set up a temporary ball about 100 yards
north of the club. The race was around the ball and back to the club for a finish. PE and DJ started
together and raced north, side by side, on starboard. DJ crossed behind PE on port, and gained
starboard advantage. DJ rounded the temporary first, and bee-lined to the east club mark for the win.
Erin summed up the afternoon with the following words, from wife/crew to husband/skipper, “This is
love.”
Daysailer Fleet 98
Daysailer Regatta Results
1st place: Scott Graham/ Molly Flanagan
2nd place: Bob France/Tammy Chapman
3rd Place: Kevin Flanagan/Erin Flanagan
Bad News, Good News!!
Submitted by George Newlee
I have been in contact with the Columbus Division of Water concerning the deteriorating
condition of the splash boards on our dam. These splash boards were installed originally
in 1945 and caused LYC to relocate to the West shore. They raised the water level 3.5
feet and flooded out the old clubhouse. They are now leaking and need replaced.
The basic problem with replacement is that it is much safer if the water level is below the
boards. Therefor, the work can only be done during low river flow periods, with at least
the 3.5 foot drop in reservoir level. The bad news is that the city does not seem to be
greatly concerned, because they now have a back up water supply with the new up
ground reservoir in Deleware County. The water level at Leatherips (recreational) is not
as important to the water supply for the city.
The Good News is that Columbus has a back up water supply supplement for drought
conditions.
Maybe the bass fishermen and water skiers will complain enough to get the 3.5 feet back ??
It will not be a problem until dry weather happens.
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Learn To Sail
Submitted by Carolyn Tanner
Classes are underway for adults and children for the
2014 sailing season. The season kicked off on June 6
with a cookout/potluck, for parents and students, to meet
and greet their instructors and see the boats used in
the program. Thank you to Jack Boyles and Bruce
Cameron for their cooking skills. The evening was
incredibly well attended, and it was great seeing the
porch full of people. In the first three weeks of classes,
weeks of June 9, 16 & 23, we have already taught
approximately 61 different people how to sail. Some
have been club members, and there has been interest
from a few nonmembers on joining. Within these first
three weeks, we have only had 1 day of sailing in which
the winds were less than 8 mph! Most days have seen
winds from the WSW or N in the 10-15 mph range. This
has led to some quick maneuvering and fast learning.
We have 8 paid instructors (Michael Savage, Marcus
Myers, Tony Prenger, Brittany Taylor, Bailey Haggis,
Devin Chapman, Jackie Corson, Carolyn Tanner) and
3 Master Sailors (volunteers) who are asked to work 10
hrs per week. The Opti’s and 420’s are working out
perfectly. Thank you to Dave Chapman for use of the
extra 420’s during the program. Thank you to Scott
Graham for building our Opti storage rack. Thank you
also to Steve Nearing for his time, determination and
dedication to the Learn to Sail mission. Last but not
least , we would like to THANK the BOG for their support
and faith in the program this year.
Please W
elcome These New Members!
Welcome
We’re thrilled to have you at LYC!
Jiten Ruparel, [email protected], sailor & kayaker
Steve/Linda Bennett, [email protected], Daysailer
Ginger/Burl (Sidney) Beavers, [email protected] - kayakers
Michelle/Brad Barger, [email protected] - laser
Brian/Kristy Barger, [email protected] - Beneteau 37
Jefferey Christos/Farrah, [email protected] - rowers
Stephen Quinn/Kelley, [email protected] - rowers
CW DeMary/grandson Cole,[email protected],
[email protected], - sailors
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Photo by Steve Nearing
Coming This Fall!
LYC Meatloaf
Cookoff!
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
☺
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Submitted by Dave Chapman
Greetings LYC friends and members!
I started writing an update about your LYC Junior Race Team two weeks ago, but we have been
SO busy, I couldn’t seem to get it done! In just over the last week alone, the the team traveled
to 3 different I-LYA regattas! LYC was well represented with both Lasers and C420’s at Eagle
Creek in Indianapolis, (including the US Sailing Junior Olympics held there), at Edgewater Yacht
Club in Cleveland as part of the Cleveland Race Week, and then again this past Saturday at
Sandusky Sailing Club where almost 200 junior racers competed on Lake Erie in Sandusky Bay!
Add in our 4 nights of practice every week since May and you can get a pretty good picture of
just how busy we’ve been!
We started out the season this year with two new coaches, Nate Bachman who is our head coach,
was an I-LYA junior racer himself, has won Juniors in Interlakes, and is still a very competitive
Windmill racer (2nd in nationals) He is also a middle school teacher for the Olentangy School
district. Our assistant this year is Devin Copfer who was also a highly competitive Junior I-LYA
racer in C420s from Edgewater Yacht Club. In fact she won many of those races in her junior
career and then went on to OSU and continued to race on tho Ohio State University Sailing
Team. She is a US Sailing certified Level II instructor and before coming to LYC has also
coached at Edgewater, Buckeye Lake and Hoover. We are very lucky to have her helping us on
Wednesday night practices. Please make sure to say hi, and if you haven’t already, introduce
yourself to Coach Nate and Coach Devin! In addition to the regattas I mentioned above, we have
also participated in the I-LYA Traveler Series 2014 Kick-off Regatta Buckeye Lake Yacht Club
and then again the following Saturday at Hoover Yacht Club. Tomorrow (Saturday 6/28) we we
travel to North Cape Yacht club in Michigan for our 6th regatta! Every singe week, since this
series of regatta began in May, your LYC Junior Race Team has had one or more sailors in the
overall TOP 5 in I-LYA! In fact for several weeks we held both the number 2 and the number 4
position! In the Laser Radials, the ONLY club ahead of us is Hoover! (and who says “pond sailors”
can’t sail...) Way to go Central Ohio Sailors!!!
After this race Saturday at Northcape, we take a small break, prepare more for Junior Bay
Week at the End of July, and of course get ready for our big fund raiser - THE LYC FISH FRY
on July 12th! Please -if you have not already purchased tickets, please do so - even if you can’t
attend! (Give them to your friends - they will tell you later how much fun you missed!) This is
YOUR junior race team’s big fundraiser, so please support your team! Jack Boyles will be frying
up his awesome catfish again (and those Hush-puppies!) and Brad Haggis will be roasting buttered
corn on the fire pit! My friend AC Collins will be playing his Sax agian with singer/songwriter
Drew Alan and you know there will be dancing, games raffles and all kind of fun! BUY YOUR
TICKETS NOW - THEY’RE CHEAPER THAN AT THE DOOR! Let’s make this year even bigger
than the 200 we had last year! Looking forward to seeing you all soon and THANK YOU for
supporting your 2014 LYC Junior Race Team!
Dave Chapman - Director
Bailey Haggis - C420
Chris Chapman - Laser
Nate Bachman - Head Coach
Kethan Manakkal - C420
Robbie Dool - Laser
Devin Copfer - Asst. Coach
Tony Prenger - C420
Nate Prenger - Laser
Josh Weibel - C420
Gus Workma - Laser
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From a Junior Racer
Our LYC Junior Race Team has come a long way, from a group of kids looking for a place to race each other with
a “do it all coach”, to a group of fine young sailors taught by two amazing coaches. I have watched and
experienced our LYCJRT come a long way from its’ beginnings to present day. Last year, Dave Chapman took
us under his wing to ensure that these juniors (or the “future of our sport”) had the chance to get a proper grasp
on sailing, restore our club’s junior program, and regain our recognition in the ILYA. Though we had no recruitment
source last year, Mr. Chapman spent numerous hours fixing our club, getting new boats and equipment, and, of
course, fixing all that needed fixed. The Junior Racers are very appreciative for all of Mr. Chapman’s efforts. This
year, we have grown support-wise. Coach Nate, (who is absolutely awesome) has been there to help us nearly
every week day, Monday through Thursday, and he attended the Edgewater regatta with us. Coach Devin, (who
really seems to know a lot about 420s) comes to practice on Wednesdays to help guide our 420 sailors. So far,
their patience with our general craziness has brought me, and my crew Tony Prenger, to new heights. Placing in
the top tier of each regatta we have sailed, we now have higher expectations for the 2014 Junior Bay Week,
coming up in only 3 weeks. Speaking of Bay Week, all of us Junior Racers are super excited to be representing
LYC in the Laser class, and for the first time in Leatherlips history, 420’s at Bay Week. (Thanks to all those who
made this possible!) Stay tuned for up coming Bay Week results in the next Main Sheet! Until then “Keep the
pointy end up!” Bailey Haggis
From a Junior Racer’s Parent
Just yesterday I was talking with a friend about vacation plans for this summer. I said that the family had not
planned a vacation, but I was taking a week off work to spend with my boys, Tony and Nate, at Jr. Bay Week at PutIn-Bay in mid-July. As the conversation continued, she starting asking questions about what a regatta was and
what I, as a parent, did while my boys were sailing. I do have to admit that I told her that I really enjoy going to
regattas with the Jr. Race Team….preparing for the regattas may be a different story….. Two years ago, due to my
son being on Jr. Race Team, I became the owner of a Laser and trailer. My husband, Gary, modified the trailer and
made a pair of couplers so that we could transport two Lasers to a regatta. This year my oldest son, Tony, decided
to transition to a 420 and my youngest son, Nate, decided to join the race team and sail our Laser. Well, that
presented a bit of a challenge in transportation; so shortly after docks-in this spring, construction started anew on
the boat trailer…..which will not transport either a 420 and Laser or two Lasers. The trailer got a work out at the
beginning of the season, hauling two Lasers to Buckeye Lake and Hoover. Our first adventure with a 420 and
Laser would come mid-June as we planned to head to Eagle Creek in Indianapolis for the Junior Olympics. While
at Buckeye Lake and Hoover, I kept watching the 420 teams remove their mast from the boats as they prepared to
“hit the road” and kept wondering how this was going to work with our trailer and minivan. I kept thinking 14 foot
boat and 20 foot mast with lines and all still attached; “Will it fit on the trailer with the two boats?”, “Will I have to haul
it on the van?”, “Can I haul it on the van?” We would not know how this would work out until the night before we
needed to leave for Indianapolis. In preparation for this challenge; I ran to Jo-Ann fabrics and bought a few
supplies; grabbed my sewing machine and headed to the club. While the juniors were out practicing, I sat on the
clubhouse deck, proceeded to make a two piece cover for the mast, with the goal of having a way to contain all of
the lines, stays, blocks, etc. so that they would not scratch the van if we needed to haul the mast on top of the van.
Well, it wasn’t long until the moment of truth arrived….practice was over…..the 420 was dismantled…..let the
trailer loading begin. OK, do you have any idea how heavy a 420 is? …..especially when you have to lift it shoulder
high to get it on a trailer? I have to say that my new concern at that moment was…we needed 6 people to load the
420 and there are only 3 of us going to Eagle Creek…..hope they are a strong and friendly club. The rest of loading
was kind of like a puzzle, but we were able to feed the mast between the 420 and the Laser without scratching
boats, thanks to my mast cover, but at least I didn’t need to haul the mast on top of the van. While all of this may
make it sound like being a parent of a junior racer is all work and no play, I have to admit that I truly enjoy the
regattas. The opportunity to go out on safety boats; to relax and share stories with friends, parents and coaches
from other clubs, attend a cocktail party in a tree house and see the racers improve from one week to another has
been very enjoyable. So, while some may not see going to PIB with a bunch of junior sailors, and helping launch
and recover over 80 boats each day, as a vacation, I have to say I am actually looking forward to it. It is the best of
all worlds: I only have to trailer the boats for the trip up and back, there are many opportunities to get out on the
water on a safety boat and watch the boys sail, I get take picture to my heart’s delight, and I get to spend time with
friends from LYC and friends from other I-LYA clubs. Karen Prenger
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Sea Scout Ship 280
Congratulations to LYC Sea Scout, Ariel Hunt, who has been hired
by Boy Scouts of America for the summer to work at the Florida
National High Adventure Sea Base in the Florida Keys. Ariel learned
to sail and navigate through Sea Scouts at LYC and was hired only
after going through a rigorous application process. She has served
as the Life Guard during previous LYC Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge
camps, enjoyed Sunday racing at LYC, and participated in the
Endurance Race last summer at Hoover. She will be living aboard a
boat , instructing high adventure scouts as they sail, navigate, snorkel
and cruise the Bahamas. In addition, Ariel is working on completing
her Quartermaster -- the highest rank a Sea Scout can complete.
About Florida Sea Base www.bsaseabase.org/
The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is a unique Scouting program that offers aquatics programs
found nowhere else. Whether your interests lie in sailing, scuba diving, rustic camping on an undeveloped
barrier island, fishing or a combination of all, this is the place for your troop or crew.
The Sea Base began in the early 1970’s in the Florida Keys and offered primarily sailing programs using local
marinas and chartered boats sailing to the Bahamas and back. As the popularity of the program grew, scuba diving
was added and, in 1984, the BSA received the gift of Big Munson Island from Homer Formsby. This undeveloped
island offered tremendous program potential as an outpost for primitive camping, Robinson Crusoe style. During
this time period the sailing program concentrated on sailing around the fabulous Florida Keys. New sailing programs
were started that originated and ended in Marsh Harbour in the beautiful Abaco Islands of the Bahamas.
As Sea Base programs continued to excite the imagination of Scouts
and Scouters and as attendance grew, Sea Base has continued to add
and upgrade facilities and programs to meet the needs of Scouts. and
now operates 11 different adventures out of three different locations: two
in the Florida Keys, and one in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. Coral Reef
Sailing, Sea Exploring Adventure, Eco-Adventure, Scuba Adventure,
Scuba Certification, and Live Aboard Scuba Adventure operate in the
Florida Keys at Mile Marker 73.8 at Sea Base on Lower Matecumbe Key
located 75 miles south of Miami (Lower Matecumbe Key - MAP). Out
Island Adventure, Keys Adventure and Florida Fishing programs operate
in the Florida Keys on Summerland Key at Mile Marker 23.8 at the Brinton
Environmental Center located 125 miles south of Miami (Summerland
Key - MAP). (Key West, the southernmost point in the Keys, Florida and the continental United States, is located at Mile Marker
zero.) Bahamas Adventure and Bahamas Tall Ship Adventures operate out of the Bahamas Sea Base in Marsh Harbour,
Abaco, Bahamas, located about 100 miles east of Fort Lauderdale.
Scouting’s most complete aquatic facility offers a complete variety of water activities
from scuba diving to sailing “Tall Ships”. All participants have the opportunity to
swim, snorkel, and fish among the most beautiful coral reefs in the northern
hemisphere, providing Scouts and Scouters from across America ocean adventures
that make a lifetime difference.
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Rescue At O’Shauna SEA
My sister recently visited me from Toronto. It was her first trip since surviving a brain
tumor and she really wanted to go sailing. So .... we went sailing. The wind was picking up
and white caps were starting to appear on the water. Everything was OK as I was
spilling a lot of wind to keep the event as an adventure rather than something more.
Because of Laura’s mobility and unfamiliarity I had specifically chosen a time of day
when I knew a safety boat would be on the water, just in case.
We had a great time in our Daysailer, “Hope She Floats”, who performed admirably
until we made the tack for the dock when the port stay came loose releasing the mask.
Fortunately no one was hurt and Laura was not put off by all that might have happened.
My many thanks to Carolyn Tanner and Devlin Chapman who just as I anticipated, arrived
in Steve Nearing’s donated safety boat, minutes after the ‘event’ to help haul the mast
out of the lake and pull us to shore. Also sincere thanks to Dan Mejak who abandoned
whatever he was doing to help us get HSF hoisted and on to dry land.
As Laura was helping to secure the boat she commented more than once just how friendly
and helpful everyone at LYC is. As we were having a beer and recounting the tale, she
smiled, gave me a high five and said, “I loved that. That was great!”
And it was. But only because of the commitment of all the members at LYC who love the
water but even more importantly, choose to help others.
My story is a personal note of thanks but it just as easily applies to everyone who
pitches in where needed to make LYC a club that is fun, safe and friendly.
Thanks for the help.
Sincerely
Bruce Cameron
Cleaning up for Learn2Sail
Photo by Diane Evanns
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November 1
2014 Racing and Events Calendar
Kayak Outing 8 AM, Fish Fry, 6 PM
Sunday Races
Summer II - 1 RC: Thistle
Sunday Races
Summer II - 2 RC: Laser
Sunday Races
Summer II - 3 RC: Interlake
Small Boat Merit Badge Weekend - sign-in 6 PM
Friday
Small Boat Merit Badge Weekend
Saturday
Small Boat Merit Badge Weekend
Sunday
Small Boat Merit Badge Weekend dismissed 12 noon
Sunday Races
Summer II - 4
RC: Day Sailer
Kayak Outing
8:30 AM
Sunday Races
Summer II - 5
RC: Junior Racing Team
Lido Minton Regatta
RC: Comet
Sunday Races
Summer II - 6 RC: Lido
Sunday Races
Summer II - 7
RC: Comet
24-Hour Endurance Race (Charity Event) Volunteers
(Monday) Labor Day Regatta
RC: Interlake
Sunday Races
Fall 1
RC: Day Sailer
Comet Pigskin Regatta
RC: Lido
Kayak Outing
8:30 AM
Sunday Races
Fall 2
RC: Comet
Women’s Championship
RC: Interlake
Sunday Races
Fall 3
RC: Laser
Sunday Races
Fall 4
RC: Interlake
Club Championship
RC: One from each fleet
Sunday Races
Fall 5
RC: Sea Scouts
Sunday Races
Fall 6
RC: Laser
Sunday Races
Fall 7
RC: Thistle
Laser Freeze Regatta
RC: Laser
Sunday Races
Fall 8
RC: Day Sailer
Docks Out
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“Sailing was pretty nice last night. No rain, light air
but pretty steady. Just Sarah, Tami, and I. Sarah
was fast, couldn’t beat her, even when I resorted
to cheating.”
-- Bob France
July 12
Photos by Ed Esson
Getting ready for the first day
of club racing: Temperature 70
degrees plus. Winds 20+ gusts to
40 mph. One brave one and lots
of observers. In the end, a
missing part kept everyone dry.
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Welcome to the Endurance Race!
The only 24-hour one-design
dingy race in North America!
Hosted by Leatherlips Yacht Club and Hoover Sailing Club
In support of the Wounded Warrior Project
Where: Leatherlips Yacht Club on O’Shaughnessy Reservoir.
Photo by Jeff Jones
Started in 2006, The Endurance Race is a non-traditional sailing regatta and
charity event. The race consists of one continuous 24 hour race for onedesign racing boats. Competitors compete on a one mile triangular course
and can switch out crews as often as they wish, or sailors can choose to
tackle the challenge for the entire duration (see The Shackleton Club below).
Changing out crews keeps racers fresh, but costs precious time at the dock.
Top teams push hard the entire time, and racing competitively for 24 hour
requires planning and a different mindset than the traditional 40-60 minute
race format. The race alternates between LYC (even yrs) and Hoover SC
(odd yrs) - the flat water and closed course allow the race to be run overnight
safely. LYC offers plentiful camping space, allowing teams to set-up an “HQ”
tent on site and enjoy the onshore activities. This year will feature a fish fry
dinner, key-note speakers, music, games, and more. The Endurance Race
is proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project, which provides support to wounded service members. Find
out more at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. The Shackleton Club: If you have what it take to race for the
entire 24 hours, you can join the ranks of the Shackleton club. Many have tried, but only a few have beat the
changing winds, hot sun, cool night, and sleep deprivation to complete the entire race. Shackleton Club
members: Rick Savage, JoAnne Savage, Steve Lavender, Bob McNitt.
Contact us by email- [email protected]
http://www.leatherlips.com/endurance-race/
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Photo Gallery
Photos by Ed Esson
Preparing for Docks-In
Photos by Karen Prenger
Jr. Parent’s cocktail party
in a tree house!
On the road to Jr. Racing
at Eagle Creek!
Visit us at: www.leatherlips.com
LYC
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Christie Whitt, Editor
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