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1 S S H S L L From The Commodore... Commodore Newsletter article for November 2018 David Monk First and foremost, this month s General Membership Meeting is being hosted at a location other than our beloved Mr Nick s in Trenton. We have been informed that Mr Nick s is doing some renovations this month in its banquet facility and thus we needed to move this month s (and maybe next month s) meeting. Monroe Boat Club (7932 N Harbor Dr, Monroe, MI (734) ) has graciously offered us the use of their back room for our November Membership Meeting. On top of that, it is also their Thursday night Burger Night so everyone can take advantage of that as well. The timing for dinner and the meeting remain the same with our Burger Night starting between 6-6:30 pm with our meeting starting at 7:30 pm. This meeting is also our annual elections for Flag Officers and Committee positions so please try to make this car cruise and meeting. Election nominations are open until the voting starts so you still have time to throw your name into the hat for the position you want next year. Although I missed out on the WSSC Awards night this year, I was told that VC Lance and RC Tim did an outstanding job even without the official awards. The pictures show that everyone seemed to have a wonderful time and many of our friends took home flags and trophy s the official flags are now being delivered. Congratulations to everyone that raced, crewed, or supported this year s racing and we look forward to seeing you next year and remember to turn in your entries for WSSC Boat of Year which is awarded at the 2019 Commodore s Ball in April. As the weather starts to turn colder, I want to thank the membership for making this year s season so wonderful for the racing, cruising, and socializing we all do. But the fun is not over yet. The annual Inside This Issue: Commodore s Report 1-2 Vice Commodore s Report 3-6 Rear Commodore s Report 7 General Membership Meeting Minutes 8-10 Autobiography John Samuelson 11 New Members 13 Calendar of Events 14 Updated Border Cruising Information 15 Cork Board 16 Membership News and Birthdays 12 New for the Starboard Tack articles and photos: burycj@gmail.com

2 Starboard Tack Page 2 From The Commodore continued from page 1... Cruising Committee Meeting & Party is scheduled for Sunday, Nov 4th; the Christmas Party is scheduled for Thursday, Dec 6th (we will be hosting Toys for Tots again this year so please bring an unopened toy), and the Race Committee meeting is just around the corner so it s that time to start planning next year! Hope to see everyone at the November GMM. Again it is relocated this month to Monroe Boat Club (7932 N Harbor Dr, Monroe, MI (734) ) dinner starting at 6-6:30 pm and the meeting at 7:30 pm. Quick Reminders: WSSC November Burger Night, GMM and Elections on November 1, 2018 at Monroe Boat Club. WSSC Cruising Committee Meeting November 4th at Leonard Garbacz s residence: 1148 Otter Ave., Waterford, MI at 1 pm. WSSC Christmas Party, Toys for Tots, and GMM December 6, Check the WSSC website and your s for additions happing's. David To all the members of WSSC and their Families A Note from Kathy and Doug Howe: We recently visited former WSSC members Arnold and Ann Presley. Ann is dealing with end of life issues for Arnold. Any older members might remember them especially those living in Florida. I am sure Ann would love to hear from them. Please send notes of encouragement to Ann at: 5405 S. Lakeshore Rd Harbor Beach, Mi

3 November 2018 Page 3 From the Vice Commodore... The Racing Season has almost come to a close, as Awards Night has come and gone. It was not as smooth as I was hoping, since the flags I had ordered a month prior did not make it to my house until the Monday after the Awards Presentation. I thought I had everything worked out with Seaborn Flags; however when I did not see a box on my porch after work Thursday, I knew something had happened. What to do? After some thinking, I decided to do some Arts & Crafts and make some flags from poster board. I was nervous about not getting the flags in time, after all I had one big job that night and I did not get it done. I gave my speech and explained the situation and started giving out the flags. To my relief everyone took it all in stride and had a good laugh and a great time. The flags did arrive on Monday and with a little help from Sam, our current guest dog (see picture), are all sorted! Todd Duffett has Grosse Ile Yacht Club Members flags/trophies, WSSC and Ford Yacht Club flags/trophies will be available at the General Membership Meeting on November 1st (At Monroe Boat Club) and Ford Yacht Club on Saturday, November 3. I will USPS any remaining Flags after these two events. Since the pictures from the event do not include what event the flag was for, I have included the winners at the end of this article. I would like to thank the 2018 Race Committee: David Monk, Tim Lozon, Chris McCardell, Steve Semenick, Dick Synowiec, Doug Howe, Bryce Boardman, Matt Dubois, and Todd Duffett for a smooth racing season. A special Thank You to Chris for taking care of Wednesday Night At The Races. I could not imagine the Vice Commodore s job without your leadership and dedication. Also, Thank You to Tim Steffke for obtaining and skippering the boat for Buoy Launch and Pull; All WNATR & Specialty Race Committee Boats & Crews; Everyone who helped repair, set, and/or retrieve the Buoys; Grosse Ile Yacht Club & Ford Yacht Club for hosting the WNATR Afterglows; and Everyone who helped organize, setup, and/or cleanup for the Specialty Races & Afterglows! Just a few more things before the 2018 Racing Season is completely finished. Boat of the Year Submission Forms for Race Year 2018 are due to me by January 31st. Forms are available at: westshoresailclub.org/wssc-race-applications. The final Racing Committee meeting will be in December, look for details in an upcoming . Smooth Sailing, Lance Brian and Katie Hartwell Brian Hartwell

4 November 2018 Page 4 From the Vice Commodore... Spring 2018 WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES SPINNAKER A 1. Matt Dubois Racer X 2. Dick & Dan Synowiec Shenanigan 3. Todd Duffett Oh Baby! SPINNAKER B 1. Brian Hartwell Feisty 2. Ron Konczalski Camelot 3. Alan & Joyce Tecmire Tec Offensive SPINNAKER C 1. Robert Reimel Infiltrator 2. Cary Diehl Gauntlet 3. Tim Lozon Sails Call JAM A 1. Robert Coleman Hellion 2. James Michael Reed Bag Lady 3. Brenda Woodruff Dragonlady JAM B 1. Bryce Boardman Bangarang Bryce Boardman And Matt Dick Synowiec 2. Imre Csaki Impetuous 3. Jim Oswald Tickety-boo Dick Synowiec Summer 2018 SPINNAKER A 1. Dick & Dan Synowiec Shenanigan 2. Matt Dubois Racer X 3. Roger Pollack Viper SPINNAKER B 1. Brian Hartwell Feisty 2. Ron Konczalski Camelot 3. Alan & Joyce Tecmire Tec Offensive SPINNAKER C 1. Robert Reimel Infiltrator 1. Cary Diehl Gauntlet Frank Lyons 3. Theodore Wagner Calgirl JAM A 1. Brenda Woodruff Dragonlady 2. Robert Coleman Hellion 3. James Michael Reed Bag Lady JAM B 1. Bryce Boardman Bangarang 2. Joe Kubera Supernal 3. Imre Csaki Impetuous

5 November 2018 Page 5 From the Vice Commodore... Fall 2018 SPINNAKER A 1. Kevin Lemonds Say Uncle Frank Lyons 2. Matt Dubois Racer X 3. Roger Pollack Viper SPINNAKER B 1. Brian Hartwell Feisty 2. Ron Konczalski Camelot War Eagle 3. Brian Rooks SPINNAKER C 1. Robert Reimel Infiltrator 2. Cary Diehl Gauntlet Hellion Crew 3. Theodore Wagner Calgirl JAM A 1. Robert Coleman Hellion 2. Brenda Woodruff Dragonlady 3. James Michael Reed Bag Lady JAM B 1. Bryce Boardman Bangarang 2. Dave Davis Quest 3. Joe Kubera Supernal SEASON OVERALL TROPHY AWARD Joe Kubera and Crew SPINNAKER A RACER X SAY UNCLE SPINNAKER B FEISTY FEISTY SPINNAKER C INFILTRATOR INFILTRATOR JAM A HELLION HELLION JAM B Todd Duffett BANGARANG BANGARANG

6 November 2018 Page 6 From the Vice Commodore Lighthouse Challenge SPINNAKER 1. Tim Lozon Sails Call 2. Noel Gingerich Arch Angel 2017 Winner Shenanigan JAM 1. Bryce Boardman Bangarang 2. Brenda Woodruff Dragonlady SPECIALITY RACES 3. Robert Coleman Hellion 2017 Winner Dragonlady CRUISING John Perry - Dragon Lady 1. Dick Shackelford Dulcenia 2. Frank Pavia Calliope II 2017 Winner Cure The Blues Jack and Jill Rack 2018 JAM 1. Matt & Susan Dubois Racer X 2. Rick & Kelly Bohl Zephyr Hawk Ted and Denise Wagner 3. Brian & Katie Hartwell Feisty 2017 Winners JAM A JAM B Feisty Cal Girl Tim Lozon and Steveo Tim Lozon

7 Starboard Tack Page 7 From the Rear Commodore... R.I.P 2018 Sailing There is no need to harp on the fact that this season has come and gone too quickly. We are all painfully aware of this fact. It seems like each passing year goes more quickly than the last. Looking outside at the wet and dreary sky is proof enough to make it official- Sailing is over for the year. But alas, one boat is still in the water anxiously awaiting one last voyage. I keep hearing tales of my late uncle Walt s December sails with snow and ice onboard the Minx and am thinking that I might have to give that a try. (actually, November will have to suffice as December is just too cold and dicey for this guy!) Or as my wife would have it, our last outing might look more like a winterizing, dropping of the mast, type affair. So what do we do as Michigan Sailors in the off season? Fortunately, we have the WSSC to keep us busy and in the like mind. We have many positions to fill for next year but I am certain that someone will step up to the plate and volunteer their time. The rewards are many and your efforts will certainly be appreciated by the club. The car cruises in the off season to other clubs are especially fun to me and a good chance to keep in the yachting spirit. Cruising Committee Meeting- mark your calendars for our next meeting... Sunday, November 4, 1300hrs. Continuing the tradition, Leonard Garbacz has graciously offered his home (1148 Otter Ave., Waterford, MI... overlooking Otter Lake) as venue for this event, and will anchor the traditional pre-meeting luncheon with his famous chili recipe. Please bring a dish to complement Leonard's chili and your choice of grog to wash it all down. To book your seat at the table, call Hope to see you there. Thank you to all for a great sailing season with the WSSC this year, and let s hope that time moves just as quickly this winter as it did in the summer. Kind of early to say it but Think Spring!.

8 November 2018 Page 8 WSSC October 2018 Meeting Minutes West Shore Sail Club General Membership Meeting Minutes October 2018 Date: Thursday, October 3, 2018 Members in attendance: members and visitors in attendance Time called to order: Meeting called to order by Commodore David M. at 7:31 pm Commodore s Report David M. Motion made by Colleen B. and seconded by Ed S. to accept General Membership Meeting minutes for September Mail: Kiteboarding Magazine Monroe Bank & Trust Statements Tim L. absent as he s out of town; Ray K. absent as he s working. Formal WNATR came to official end on September 19 with the Annual Pizza night. Thanks to R/C Lance Y. and Chris M. who got the pizza. More importantly, there was no complaining the end of the season very successful. Cruising season has also ended after a great cruise season. Harvest Moon cruise was a lot of fun. Thank you to R/C Tim L., Don B., all the Port Captains and the Cruising Committee. Buoys were pulled on September 22 thank you Tim S. Awards banquet is scheduled for October 19, 2018 hope everyone can make it. Tonight s meeting will be the start of nominations for 2019 offices and will continue through the month with elections at the November GMM. Dick S. encouraged everyone to get involved and give back to the Club. Added several new members 4 tonight and close to 100 families. s will be coming out regarding Cruising and Race Meetings this fall Starboard Tack looks great thanks to Colleen B. and her 10 hours of work. Monroe signs still has not returned calls for additional WSSC stickers Burgee swap with Monroe Boat Club scheduled for October 10 and will probably swap with Sunseekers on November 3. Prior to GMM meeting this evening we had the Board of Directors meeting. Main focus was 2017 Audit Report given by Doug H. Topics included: Doug H. advised that he didn t look at every entry, but everything is properly accounted for and looks good. Idea of name tags at meetings, dinners, events to ensure we meet new members. s it was brought up that some people may not be on the distribution list and if you re not getting s or Starboard Tack (Colleen had 10 s kick back), please notify Ray K. so he can get you added to the list. Still seeking Activities Chairperson. Steve Lewis will work with Dick S. to be WSSC PHRF Rep. Please see David M. if you wish to purchase burgee stickers or WSSC shirts (only 7 left) are still available for sale. If interested in custom embroidering on your own items, please see Karen L. Also, Karen now has the WSSC burgee patches that she can make. Vice Commodore s Report Lance Yee Thank you Chris M. for a great racing WNATR season. Buoy pull on September 22 went smoothly except when the engine stopped. Even though Bryce B. missed the boat for the buoy pull, it was fortuitous as Bryce was very helpful on shore. Thank you Tim S. for getting the boat. Thank you to everyone who helped. October 19 is Awards Banquet dinner at 6:30 PM at Mr. Nick s. Rear Commodore s Report Tim Lozon absent; reported by David Monk

9 Starboard Tack Page 9 WSSC October 2018 Meeting Minutes Continued and more came for dinner. Boat wells were complimentary. Dinner was great. Afterparty with Don and Sandy was fun. Still time for last minute cruising Sail logs are due to Kathy Howe by September 10. Tonight s presentation is a 50 minute video on the Volvo race presented by Andrew Lozon Treasurer s Report David S. Financials for September 2018: Revenue: $1, Expenses: $ Net Increase: $ 1, Cash, Sept 30, 2018 $15, Net Decrease in Cash ($325.42) WSSC maintains non-profit status Membership Chair s Report Ray K. (absent) 4 new members tonight 3 present and got picture taken for November Starboard Tack Harvest Moon Cruise scheduled for September 29 and 30 Monroe Boat Club. Don B. will send out notice. No Guest Presenter tonight Starboard Tack Colleen Bury Thank you Tim S. for article in October Starboard Tack. John Samuelson is scheduled to write an article in November and Doug and Kathy Howe for December. In the Board of Directors meeting it was recommended that new members write a short blurb about themselves, their sailing experience, their boats so members get to know each other better. Activity Chair s Report David M. still looking for Activities Chairperson for rest of year and 2019 no events scheduled looking for ideas for November and December. Cruising Committee Don B. Cruising Committee meeting scheduled for November 4 one 1 PM at Leonard s Otter Lake will go out to membership Please consider joining the Cruising Committee Weather notwithstanding, possible cruises left Racing Committee no report. Commodore s Ball Committee date April 13, 2019 Participating Club Memberships: Boat US report: Doug H. receives 2 extra copies of Boat US which are on the back table help yourself. US Sailing Report: Current cost is $65.00; however, since WSSC has renewed membership for 2018 reduced to $ Can receive discount by registering online. ILYA Report: next meeting November 30/December 1 Doug and Kathy Howe to attend. PHRF-LE next meeting October 21, Steve Lewis will work with Dick S. to get up to speed on PHRF-LE no updates P/C

10 November 2018 Page 10 WSSC October 2018 Meeting Minutes Continued Dick S. absent Old Business: An article is being written for Starboard Tack regarding Canada entry/exit and about CBP. SVRS is caput. New Business: Dick S. looking for nominations for November elections for 2019 Officers. Both Dick S. and Carver D. will not seek renomination for Board of Directors. Nomination was made for Lance Y. for Commodore- accepted Nomination was made for Tim L. for Vice Commodore needs to be accepted Nomination was made for Russ Sims for Rear Commodore accepted Nomination was made for Angela McKeith for Secretary accepted Treasurer Andrew L. was nominated and rejected - remains open David S. offered to partner to co-treasurer position Membership Chair remains open Membership P/C for Board of Directors Doug H. accepted P/C nomination for Board of Directors - TBD Nominations are open all month Admin: David M. announced and celebrated October Membership birthdays listed in Starboard Tack. The 50/50 total was $95.00 dollars with a $47.00 pay out. Ed S. won the Raffle and donated the proceeds back to the Club. thank you & congratulations! Motion to adjourn made by Dick S. and seconded by Doug H. and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM. Minutes submitted by Lori Monk, Secretary

11 Starboard Tack Page 11 Thank you to Don and Peggy as Fleet Captains of Monroe Harvest Moon Cruise on September 29 and boats sailed down New to the Starboard Tack is an Autobiography Section! Every month we will feature a different member. This month is: John Samuelson How I got into sailing!! As a youngster, my dad & I used to go to Belle Isle all the time to paddle a canoe or peddle around the island. We would always see these sailboats out on the river and I was just amazed that they could go into the wind and even as a child, I thought they were so graceful and beautiful. As a young adult, I found out about sailing classes available through the American Youth Hostels (AYH). So I signed up for the beginning class which consisted of several classroom sessions and then moved to Kent Lake in Kensington Metro Park. WOW finally on a boat on the water and found they really can't sail into the wind. But the thrill of sailing really kicked in. The AYH had a great program consisting of beginning classes on Interlake s on Kent Lake. Once you mastered the skills of man-overboard, jibing and tacking, and docking, all without an engine, you were allowed to take the 18 ft Interlake s out without an instructor along. The next step was aboard a 26 Pearson on Lake St. Claire, where classes were basically the same skills but with a much larger and heavier boat and the use of an engine. The big plus for that program was that, once you had passed the class, you could charter one of the boats for up to two consecutive 8 hour periods. By that time I got my wife Joan involved and we were able to double our chartering times to actually spend a weekend on a boat in Lake St Claire. After spending several summer weekends aboard the little Pearsons, we started looking for a boat to buy and found a 1972 Catalina 27 which was only 8 years old. We sailed that until 1986 when we sold the Catalina and purchased the 1982 O day we still own to this day.

12 November 2018 Page 12 November 2018 Happy Birthday Doug Howe 1 Vern McCardell 6 Gale Laughner 9 Alex Loftus 12 Dick Shackelford 16 Tom Priest 16 Erik Paschke 18 Joyce Tecmire 18 Bruce Garrison 23 Roberta Pavia 26 Don Baumgartner 30 John Samuelson 30 Allison Dumke 30 ANNIVERSARY ALBUM NEWS The November 1st. General Membership meeting being held at the Monroe Boat Club is a great time for new members who have not received their Anniversary Album pages to acquire them at that time. You will be officially presented with a large 26in. X 19in. page on which you may place photos of your boating and WSSC related experiences. Full instructions will be presented at that time. All other members may send their summer photographs via. attachment to frankpavia001@comcast.net Frank Pavia You can make your memories and pictures appear in the Starboard Tack by forwarding them to: burycj@gmail.com Looking forward to some great articles and pictures..

13 November 2018 Page 13 Please help us welcome our new members: Steve and Kristin Lewis Rick Boros Frank Christensen Gina Damieone (not pictured) New boat for Chuck and Phae Laskey: 30 Hunter Blue Sky s

14 Starboard Tack Page 14 WSSC 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Event Date & Time (tentative) Contact January GMM & Change of Watch January 4, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton WSSC Cruising Committee Meeting January 7, 2018 Tim Lozon WSSC Cruising Logs Due January 10, 2018 Kathy Howe Euchre Tournament January 13, 2018 Sharon Boardman WSSC BOTY Entry Due January 31,2018 David Monk February GMM February 1, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton WSSC Race Committee Meeting February 7, 2018 Chris McCardell Euchre Tournament February 10, 2018 Sharon Boardman Dinner Cruise to MBC February 15, 2018 David Monk WSSC Membership Renewal Due March 1, 2018 Ray King March GMM March 1, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton Euchre Tournament March 10, 2018 Sharon Boardman April GMM April 5, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton WSSC 2018 Commodore s Ball April 14, 2018 Commodore s Ball Committee WNATR Buoy Inspection April 21, 2018 Lance Yee WNATR Buoy Work Day April 28, 2018 Lance Yee May GMM - ANNUAL SWAP MEET May 3, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton WNATR Buoy Launch Day May 5 (rain date May 6), 2018 Lance Yee WNATR Skipper's Meeting - GIYC May 6, 2018 Chris McCardell WNATR Spring #1 - GIYC afterglow May 16, 2018 Chris McCardell Ice Breaker Cruise/Bob-lo Island May 19-20, 2018 Doug & Kathy Carver & Allison WNATR Spring #2 - GIYC afterglow May 23, 2018 Chris McCardell Memorial Day Toledo Beach Cruise May 26-28, 2018 Jeff & Jean Giles WSSC Cruising Committee Meeting May 27, 2018 Tim Lozon / Don Baumgartner WNATR Spring #3 - GIYC afterglow May 30, 2018 Chris McCardell June GMM June 7, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton Leamington Cruise/Commodore's Tea June 9-10, 2018 Don & Sandy Baumgartner WNATR Spring #4 - GIYC afterglow June 13, 2018 Chris McCardell WNATR Spring #5 - GIYC afterglow June 20, 2018 Chris McCardell Lighthouse Challenge - WSSC Regatta June 23 (rain date June 24), 2018 Lance Yee WNATR Summer #1 - FYC afterglow June 27, 2018 Chris McCardell WSSC Week-long Cruise July 14-22, 2018 Tim Lozon - Multiple WNATR Summer #2 - FYC afterglow July 25, 2018 Lance Yee WNATR Summer #3 - FYC afterglow August 1, 2018 Chris McCardell August GMM August 2, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton WNATR Summer #4 - FYC afterglow August 8, 2018 Chris McCardell WNATR Summer #5 - FYC afterglow August 15, 2018 Chris McCardell WNATR Fall #1 - FYC afterglow August 22, 2018 Chris McCardell Late Summer Cruise - Middle Bass Island August 18-19, 2018 Carver & Allison Dumke WSSC Doublehanded Race August 25,2018 Lance Yee WNATR Fall #2 - FYC afterglow August Chris McCardell WSSC Jack & Jill Race September 2, 2018 Lance Yee WNATR Fall #3 - GIYC afterglow September 5, 2018 Chris McCardell September GMM September 6, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton WNATR Fall #4 - GIYC afterglow September 12, 2018 Chris McCardell WNATR Fall #5 - GIYC afterglow September 19, 2018 Chris McCardell WNATR Buoy Pull September 22, 2018 Lance Yee Harvest Moon Cruise/Monroe Boat Club September or 29-30, 2018 Dan Williamson & Peggy Hillen October GMM October 4, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton WNATR Awards Night October 19, 2018 Lance Yee October Fun Fest (TBD) TBD November GMM November 1, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton Dec GMM - WSSC Christmas Party December 6, 2018 Mr. Nick s, Trenton

15 November 2018 Page 15 Border Crossing Information: Updated, 1/2018 The best way to return to the US is to obtain either an I-68 or Nexus card for everyone on the boat. The captain is to report in at in the Detroit Area (Monroe to south of Selfridge). If you have BR numbers, the report in interview is normally very short and easy. The cost of an I-68 is $16 per year per person, with a maximum of $32 for a family. Children are included on their parent s I-68. It is only good for one season. You can fill out the forms and obtain the I-68 at the bridge or tunnel. Request your BR number at the same time. This is the letters BR followed by seven digits such as BR A Nexus card is $50 for 5 years ($10 per year). One should enroll online. You will have to report to get the card. You can do this at the Ambassador Bridge or the Tunnel. We reported to the Border Patrol station at the Ambassador Bridge. As you approach the Bridge, shortly after turning to the east there is a gate on the left (prior to paying the toll). Go through the gate (you may have to tell an officer at the gate your purpose) to the offices. Obtain your boater number (BR#) when you pick up your Nexus card(s). When we renewed our Nexus cards at the Bridge, the U. S. officers that could help with the BR number were at the same desk as the Nexus (Canadian) Officers, just on the right side of the counter. For more on Nexus go to: trusted-traveler-programs/nexus. Once you have the Nexus card, you can enroll in the GOES program online. This allows using the TSA precheck line at U.S. airports (and is the least expensive way to get this). If your boat 30 feet long or more payment of the user fee is required. You can obtain a DTOPS (Decal / Transponder Online Procurement System) number for $27.50 per calendar year. Information on this is at: The main change is that as of December, the cost of the Customs Decal {users fee} (for boats 30 feet or longer) is increased to $28.24 (from $25). You must have this decal if your boat is 30 feet or more in length. You can obtain it at under the Private Vessel block. If you wish to use the online float plan, you will need a SVRS number. This is the letters BR followed by 9 digits for example BR More information is available on SVRS at Default.aspx. Note, these are not the same as the BR number for calling in. More information on travel requirements is available at:

16 Starboard Tack Page 16 Promoting the sport of sailing and seamanship since 1972 West Shore Sail Club P.O. Box 369 Trenton, MI Website: CORK BOARD Member participation in the production of the WSSC monthly newsletter the Starboard Tack is encouraged. If you have an article, photo, question, member biography or topic you would like to see or have published in the SBT, please the editor (Colleen Bury) at West Shore Sail Club Executive Board Commodore - David Monk Vice Commodore - Lance Yee Rear Commodore - Tim Lozon Treasurer - David Sakowicz Secretary - Lori Monk Membership - Ray King Activities Chairperson Open Fleet Captain Racing - Chris McCardell Fleet Captain Cruising - Don Baumgartner Starboard Tack Editor Colleen Bury

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