Brunch serving from 9:30 to 11:00 am Adults $6 children 4-12 $3 RSVP by September 3, 2010 to Donley's or

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1 Official Publication of Windycrest Sailing Club/Keystone Lake, Oklahoma VOLUME 17 NUMBER 8, AUGUST, 2010 AUGUST, MS Launch Party 21...Night Race 22...Make Up Race Day 29...Keelboat Summer #7 and #8 SEPTEMBER, Centerboard Summer 7 & Labor Day Brunch & Long Distance Race PRO: Skeeter Chilton 11...Close MS Regatta 12...CB&KB Fall 1 & 2, PRO: Matt Dailey 13...BOG Meeting Sand Springs Case Community Center, 6:30pm 18...Windybowl - Club Junior Championship Regatta 19...CB&KB Fall 3 & 4, PRO: Darrel Daniel 26...CB&KB Fall 5 & 6, PRO: Stephen Gent OCTOBER, MC Scow Southwest Championship 3...CB&KB Fall 7 & 8, PRO: Karey Low 4...BOG Meeting, Sand Springs Case Community Center, 6:30pm 10...Windword Deadline 16...Oktoberfest & Annual General Meeting WindyCup Club Championship Regatta 24...Winter 1 & 2, PRO: Jo Ann Chandler 31...Winter 3 & 4, PRO: Stephen Gent Rex and Allene Donley, Editors NOVEMBER, BOG Meeting Sand Springs Case Community Center, 6:30pm 6...All Club Cajun Turkey Fry 7...Windword Deadline 7...Winter 5 & 6, PRO: John Kerr 14...Winter 7 & 8, PRO: John Kerr Labor Day Brunch and Long Distance Race Monday, September 6, 2010 Brunch serving from 9:30 to 11:00 am Adults $6 children 4-12 $3 RSVP by September 3, 2010 to Donley's or crdonley@juno.com Labor Day Long Distance Race PRO Skeeter Chilton Skippers Meeting noon Race starts at 1:00pm

2 Windword Page 2 BOARD OF GOVERNOR S M EETING Minutes, WSC Board of Governors Meeting - August 2, 2010 Present: Steve Elliott, Jo Ann Chandler, David Briggs, Stephen Gent, Tom Proctor, Jack Stewart, Terry Rainey, Karey Low, Tucky Patz, Lisa Weatherholt, Allene Donley, Rex Donley, and Kevin Jackson. Steve Elliott called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. at the Case Community Center in Sand Springs. There was a new member applicant, Kevin Jackson. Steve Elliott moved that the Board accept Kevin Jackson and family for regular keelboat membership. It was seconded and approved. Steve Elliott moved to accept Bob White's application for an associate membership. Bob was at the July BOG meeting. It was seconded and approved. Tom Proctor gave the Treasurer's report; there was a discussion about late fees. The Board approved an extension of time for curing unpaid dues until August 31st. Stephen Gent, Fleet Captain, talked about the upcoming Night Race on August 21st. Attendance has been low but this is an opportunity to try an interesting activity during the cooler hours. David Briggs, Vice Commodore, volunteered to follow up on the delay in printing the directory and to see that they are mailed as soon as possible. Jo Ann Chandler, Past Commodore, mentioned WSC's membership in the Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce. She feels that it is advantageous to the club and provides useful connections. Tucky Patz, Activities Chair - no report. Lisa Weatherholt requested work credit in exchange for working at the two junior sailing camps in the month of June. Jo Ann Chandler moved to award work credit to the Weatherholts in appreciation for service rendered in the junior sailing camps. It was seconded and approved. Jo Ann Chandler moved to give permission for Bruce Hurst to launch his motorboat from the WSC ramp for the purpose of using it for sponsored rides during the MS Regatta in September. It was seconded and approved. MS Launch party Auction: Jo Ann requested that two work credits be auctioned at the MS Regatta Launch Party with minimum bids of $150 each. There was a discussion; it was seconded and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. Submitted by Lisa Weatherholt BOARD OF G OVERNORS COMMODORE Steve Elliott Saell1@aol.com VICE COMMODORE David Briggs david.briggs@cox.net REAR COMMODORE Doug Lewis d3klewis@cox.net PAST COMMODORE JoAnn Chandler Sunfishgirl007@aol.com SECRETARY Tina Birch sanjuan7.7@cox.net TREASURER Tom Proctor TomProCPA@aol.com FLEET CAPTAIN Stephen Gent bittersweetsailr@yahoo.com ACTIVITIES CAPTAIN Kathleen Patz tuckypatz@yahoo.com 31st Annual Close/MS Regatta Saturday, September 11, 2010 Windycrest Sailing Club

3 Windword Page FLEET CAPTAINS Keelboat Racing Fleet Terry Rainey rainey@olp.net Keelboat Cruising Fleet Richard Bunn rbunn@rlbunn.com MC Scow Kenny Baggett kbaggett@ureach.com Centerboard Racing Fleet Darrel Daniel drrldaniel@aol.com Catalina 22 Doug Lewis d3klewis@cox.net Thistle Fred Morgan fjmorganii@gmail.com +95 Fleet/Sunfish Steve Snider mscelloplayer@ecewb.com C27/25 Allene Donley crdonley@juno.com Santana 20 IV McNamara cam@the4th.us C O M M O D O R E S R E P O R T It's been another hot month, but there have been some good sailing conditions mixed in. Everyone should take the heat seriously and not over exert themselves or their guests while we try to get through this ugly heat spell. When there has been wind, the evenings have been particularly refreshing and enjoyable. This is your last chance to throw your hat into the ring for any of the positions on the Board of Governors. We will finalize the BOG's nominations at the September (sounds cooler already!) meeting. Just let me know if you are interested in any of the officer positions. We have some good volunteers for a couple of the positions, but that should not discourage anyone from showing interest and becoming more involved in the management of our club. Steve P A S T C O M M O D O R E S R E P O R T Well, here we are in the hottest part of the summer, not the best sailing time in this part of the country. Only the most devoted sailor will be out there sailing in 100 degree temperatures. BUT, as unbelievable as it may seem the evening temperature and sailing have been FANTASTIC. The weather for the WSC Beach Party could not have been more enjoyable. The cool temperatures and stiff breeze were a surprise. Even though there was not a full moon, the stars were so bright, night sailing was enjoyable. If you missed this event you really missed a good time. Several of our juniors participated in the CSSA Junior Regatta, at Ninnescah Sailing Association, on July 31. The club stacking trailer became a real work of art as Kenny Baggett managed to load all five boats on the one trailer. CSSA JUNIOR RACING RESULTS AT NSA LASER 1st Ian Jones OPRI 1st Brenyn Kissinger 2nd Ethan Baggett 3rd Mathew Randle SUNFISH 1st Samantha Kern 2nd Gabby Garrett 3rd Alex Johnson 4th Chandler Bell 5th Christian May 6th Christian Bell 6th Noah Segar The WSC Board and Stephen Gent have worked hard to present a calendar full of fun activities. However, each activity has been poorly attended. If there is an event that you would like see happen at WSC let us know. It is time to get up off of the couch, dust off those sailing shorts, remember your New Year's resolution and come out to WSC and SAIL. See you at the lake Jo Ann Chandler

4 Windword Page 4 Windword Editor: Rex & Allene Donley (918) CRDonley@Juno.com Published at: Star Forms, Inc., 3214 E. 21st, Tulsa, OK (918) FAX (918) starforms@tulsacoxmail.com Rear Commodore s Report The training season is winding down with only the Windy Bowl and Breezy Bowl left to experience, Sept. 18, So try and get your young sailors some tiller time and help to build their confidence before these regattas. Doug Lewis, Rear Commodore Visit our website at You can information to the Board Members via this webpage. Welcome New Members - June, 2010 Classified Ads (Members Only) No charge, but members must renew ad after 2nd time it runs WINDWORD ADVERTISING RATES Commercial/Display Ads $50 Full Page $30 1/2 Page $15 1/4 Page WSC Member -Display Ads $25 Full Page $15 1/2 Page $7.50 1/4 Page Hauf, Rick and Kelly , R , K Jillian (22) 2621 E. 80th Street, Stillwater, OK Rick- Battalion Chief, City of Stillwater Kelly- Council Oak Books firesenemy@aol.com, sacredtime@aol.com Associate Cunningham, Bryan and Leslie Tara (21) 1500 Katy Lane Haysville, KS US 25 Bryan-Xray Technician bikerbryan@cox.net Regular Membership Gill, Larry and Deboria , L , D Lance (21), Austin(19) 1611 S. Nyssa, Broken Arrow, OK San Juan 7.7. #121 Larry - President, Utility Sys Integrators Deboria- Dentist, Gill Family Dentistry larrygill@usi-llc.com, drgill@gilldentistry.com

5 Windword Page 5 Waiting Lists - AUGUST, 2010 Changes: For any changes, additions or questions about the waiting list, please call David Briggs, or at vice.commodore@windycrest.com. Requests for water space, dry sail space upgrades and trailer space MUST BE MADE IN WRITING to the Vice Commodore. The list date is the postmark date if mailed, the date of hand delivery or date is sent. Past due fees will cause removal from the list. Your membership must be current to be on the list. VISIT WINDYCREST.COM Upgrade Slip List These members have a slip assigned to them, but want to change their location. They are considered first in slip assignments ordered by their request date, if an open slip meets their requirements. 07/21/2001 Rex Donley move C to B 06/02/2005 Skeeter Chilton B or D 10/20/2005 Barbara Montalbano C to B 08/02/2009 Charlie Keithline D to B 05/03/2010 Marcus Fairless Move C to D 06/30/2010 Richard Bunn Upgrade to D Slip Waiting List These members are waiting for slip availability on any dock, and are considered based on the date of their request. 05/02/2005 Skeeter Chilton 06/07/2010 Bryan Cunningham 07/12/2010 Steve Caruthers 07/12/2010 Judy Jensen Passed on Slip List - Persons who have Passed on slip assignment may request reinstatement on the Slip Waiting List with written request to the Vice Commodore. 06/02/1997 Ed Dailey 10/14/2001 Joann Chandler 01/30/2002 George Thomas 08/04/2003 Mark Romeo 10/05/2003 Wendy Hawkins 02/03/2004 Darrel and Sally Daniel 04/01/2005 Margaret Hamlett 04/19/2006 Kurt Kraus 06/11/2007 Maurice Casad 09/02/2008 Clay Agent 11/28/2008 Bob Ibanez 05/21/2009 Stu Bernd 06/08/2009 Mike Dixon Given Up Slip List- Persons who have given up a slip in the past may request reinstatement at the top of the Slip Waiting List with a written request to the Vice Commodore. 01/30/2002 Roger Siemens 02/22/1998 Bill Gent 06/30/2007 Chris Gill 05/25/2009 Grant Gerondale 08/18/2009 IV McNamarra Travel Trailer Space Waiting List 3 open sites Passed on Travel Trailer Space - Persons who have passed on a trailer space assignment may request reinstatement at the top of the Travel Trailer Space Waiting List with a written request to the Vice Commodore. 02/27/1999 Barbara Montalbano, 10/30/2001 John Lissau 08/04/2003 Mark Romeo 10/09/2004 Reid Barcus 10/10/2004 Joe Perrault 10/11/2004 Terry Dannar 03/03/2010 Diana Locke Opalach 02/17/2006 Nuel Holman 03/28/2006 Steve Goff 04/01/2005 Margaret Hamlett 07/01/2005 Sam Mieir 01/07/2007 Lynn Hargrove 08/06/2007 Lisa Weatherholt Welcome New Members - August, 2010 White, Robert (Bob) S. 29th W. Place, Tulsa, OK Capri 26 #157 What About Bob? Sales, Community Care bwhite@ccok.com Jackson, T. Kevin and Janna K J Brianna(18), Lauren(9), Ava(5), Danielle(2) 2821 Falcon Crest Drive, Enid, OK Catalina 25 t.kevin.jackson@mssb.com, kevinjmony@suddenlink.net, jannajaxn@gmail.com A reminder from the Windycrest Store- and keep up on all the latest club news Please be sure to contact me for any Windycrest Store needs, either at club events, by phone or . If ordering clothing it is possible to just order one of a wide variety of items. Jackets, slickers, fleece vests, windbreakers with or without linings, short or long sleeve polos, and denim shirts are just some of the things that can be ordered with the Windycrest logo. In-stock items include: Burgees Lapel pins Koozies Caps Soft lunch coolers, And some youth denim shirts Do let me know if there is anything you would like to order or purchase. Tucky Patz, Activities Captain tuckypatz@yahoo.com

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7 Windword Page 7 K E E L B O A T H A N D I C A P F L E E T I N G M E E T I N G N O T E S July 29, 2010 July's fleet meeting was one of the best of the season. Last Saturday, representatives and crews from seven keelboats from the fleet, gathered at the pavilion for a cookout and sail away on a full moon night. It was supposed to be HOT, which it wasn't, thanks to a front that rolled in at about sunset and cooled us off about 10 degrees. As usual, the food was top notch. We all brought something for the grill and something to share, and as always happens, we had a perfectly balanced meal with plenty of salads, side dishes and deserts. After we ate, Mary Snider gave us an update on the status of the regatta and the approaching launch party on the 19th. We still need items for the live and silent auction so take a look around the house and help us fill the auction tables. Again, we need quality items for this fund raiser so if you have that item that you bought that just doesn't fit your abode, consider donating it for the auction. After the very brief meeting, most of us manned the boats and sailed under a full moon over Keystone. There are two events this month that you need to put on your calendar, besides the launch party. Saturday, August 7th will be a beach party across the lake at Washington Irving north. A fire and a water taxi will be provided. Added details will be forthcoming from WSC. Activities will start on the beach about 6:30 PM. Also, on the 21st we will have the last night race of the year. We are planning Augusts' fleet meeting as the same format as July's meeting, a cookout at the pavilion and a sail after dark on Saturday night, August 28. We again will plan on grilling between 6:30 and 7:00. Next month's full moon is on the 24th so the moon will not be up until later in the evening but we will still plan on sailing after dinner. As summer winds down, we can look forward to some cooler days at the lake. When that happens, come join the fun. Until then, stay cool and safe. Terry and Elaine Co- Fleet Captains

8 Windword Page 8 CSSA Junior Regatta Ninnescah Sailing Association Cheney Lake, KS--July31, 2010 On Saturday, July 31 st, five Windycrest juniors competed at a regatta at NSA in Kansas. Please look at the photo of the WSC stacker trailer it held an Opti, a Laser, and three Sunfish! An extra note of thanks goes to Kenny Baggett for taking responsibility for loading it and taking it to the regatta. The five sailors were Ethan Baggett, Samantha Kerns, Chandler and Christian Bell, and Ian Jones. Thanks also to (mom) Ginger Bell for the photos. Our sailors enjoyed competing against other sailors at a different venue. We can be very proud of them! As you can see from the photos, NSA has a sandy beach to launch dinghies, trees for shade and comfort, plus an air-conditioned clubhouse (not shown). Although the temperature was 100 degrees, the mph breeze made it bearable for those who were out on the water. Three races were sailed. There was a pizza dinner plus awards, t-shirts, and freebies for the competitors. RESULTS 420 Name Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total Place Brody Kissinger & Jairen Thornicroft Laser Name Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total Place Ian Jones Opti-Green Name Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total Place Evan Evans Opti (Red) Fleet Name Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total Place Brenyn Kissinger Ethan Baggett Matthew Randle Sunfish Fleet Name Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total Place Samantha Kerns Gabby Garrett Tie Alex Johnson Tie Chandler Bell Christian May Christian Bell Noah Segard

9 Windword Page 9 Close/MS Regatta Saturday, September 11 So that OK Corrals MS This is where we show our sailing stuff for MS. All boats welcome. Many people have sponsored a boat for the regatta. If you would like to sponsor a boat, levels start at $300. These sponsorships go a long way toward reaching our goal of over $80,000 that was raised last year. Check the WSC website for details or Mary Snider mscelloplayer@ecewb.com or Those Sailing Are Receiving: Many, many, many thanks Getting out on the lake to do what sailors are meant to do Sail T-Shirts for you and your crew Dinner following the race Crowds encouraging you on Rewards of great fun A Schedule You Can Handle 0930 Registration 1030 Skipper s Meeting 1130 Race Start (staggered) 1400 Regatta Dinner Awards to follow Thanks to all of you Sailors, Helpers and Sponsors

10 Windword Page 10 WINDYCREST BEACH PARTY AUGUST 9TH At the beach party the other night I heard it said What happens at the beach stays at the beach, so I can t tell everything I know. However, there are a few things I can say; for those of you who thought it would be too hot show up. Too bad; you missed one of the best evenings of the summer. The fire pits were ready at 7 PM as promised and by being on the west side of the lake we had almost no direct sun and plenty of daylight. The attendance was fairly light, around 25 people, and I have to say it was one of the best beach party in years. Of course there was plenty of food. As darkness arrived and the onshore breeze filled in, which kept the bugs at bay, the only thing missing might have been a full moon. Even so it was a clear night with lots of shooting stars and entertaining stories. Steven Gent was celebrating his new teaching job in Cushing, OK while Kenny Baggett was celebrating a birthday; the Baggett s provided a very large cooler containing a Rum, Pineapple & Coconut concoction that closely resembled a tasty Caribbean drink known as the "Pain Killer". When that well ran dry around midnight the party packed up and headed for home, or in some cases an evening sail. I was somewhat disappointed not to see any new members there; come on boys & girls, what does it take to get you out to one of these functions. The people on the beach under 40 kept us old farts engaged well into the night. I for one had a great time, even if I did miss my usual bedtime routine and suffer a bit of cotton mouth the next morning. Richard Ferguson

11 Windword Page 11 The Spirit of Windycrest Still Lives! In 1979 Jack Barcus, then Commodore of Windycrest, wrote a message for the Windycrest Directory. He spoke of the Spirit of Windycrest. The Spirit of Windycrest was related to the members and their dedication to the Club, the Fleets, the Junior Program, the Racing Program, the Work Parties and all the things that unite the Club and made it a great place to sail. It wasn't until the next year that the MS Regatta started and Club members spent hundreds of hours each year for the charity. During the years things have changed, some Fleets have disbanded and only a few are now strong and active. The Junior Program has flourished along with the Adult Education, and the Close/MS Regatta has made over $1,000,000. However, last Fall and this Spring I watched the "Spirit of Windycrest" in action again. Howard and Eleanor Feldmann gave their San Juan 7.7 to the Regatta to be sold with the proceeds going to MS. It had been without full maintenance for several years due to Howard's health problems. The boat needed help, and the members started helping. Rex Donley, Jack Stewart and myself put the boat on the Club Hydrohoist and cleaned the bottom. Bruce Hurst lent the use of his steam cleaner and teak for an inside repair. Richard Ferguson and Tracy Lang helped clean the top and the insides. Mildew loves an unused boat. The outside of the boat looked like it had the "black measles". Allene Donley reworked the boom cover, Roger Kerr donated sail work and Kevin Meehan discounted parts and line for the refurbishing of the boat. After the boat had been completely refurbished, Richard Ferguson shot a series of great photos for the sales notice. The mast had to come down to finish the halyards, this was overseen by Terry Rainey, along with Pam and Karey Low, Maria and Richard Ferguson, and myself. The new owners, Larry and Deb Gill, soon to be Windycrest members, also helped. Rod Sherwin, as a past 7.7 owner, explained to the Gills what a wonderful boat it is. Over 15 Windycrest members volunteered during the project. The Spirit of Windycrest still lives. Mike Lang Regatta Committee Close/MS Launch Party Is Here Thursday, August 19 Did we say rais in money for MS, hav in fun, listen in to the Zoo Grass Boys Band (Bluegrass pick in and fiddl in), bidd in on great auction items, step in up to the saloon, eat in? You can do all this at our Launch Party. You can even let loose and wear your favorite cowboy outfit. Great Items Include Paintings by Ellison, Doyle, Dodson; wine; Hilti tools; NASCAR jacket; Clearstart race watch; Suite evening at the ball park; massages; jewelry by Soukup; nautical books; sailing lessons; hotel stays; sail and dinner at Grand Lake; Mexican-Margarita tasting party, fitness membership; horse riding session; cosmetics; restaurant certificates; symphony tickets; framed photos; your picture in the WSC calendar and much more! See Ya There Tickets at the door $15 $10 with reservations Mary Snider mscelloplayer@ecewb.com or

12 PRESORTED STANDARD U S POSTAGE PAID TULSA, OK PERMIT NO P.O. BOX 4731 TULSA, OK Address Service Requested NEW ADDRESS OR PHONE? Call us!! Tina Birch, sanjuan7.7@cox.net 31st Annual Close/MS Regatta Saturday, September 11, 2010 Windycrest Sailing Club Schedule 0930 Registration 1030 Skipper's Meeting 1130 Race Start 1400 Regatta Dinner - Awards Sail your boat, sponsor your boat or get a boat sponsor Call Mary Snider with questions

13 LABOR DAY BRUNCH AND LONG DISTANCE RACE Monday, September 6, 2010 LABOR DAY BRUNCH CATALINA 25/27'S Monday, September 6, 2010 Serving from 9:30 to 11:00 am Adults $6.00 Children 4 to 12 years old $3.00 Eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, fruit and assorted sweets... and don't forget the adult drinks(bloody mary's and mimosas), coffee and orange juice and a surprise or two! LABOR DAY LONG DISTANCE RACE Monday, September 7, 2009 PRO Skeeter Chilton Skipper's Meeting at 12:00 noon Race starts at 1:00 pm Please RSVP by Friday, September 3th to: Rex and Allene Donley CRDonley@juno.com