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ulf Coast Sailing Club 2018 Luff n Laff Panther Key Cruise February 17-19 Join us for sailing, beach parties & a great time Membership Meeting 2/14/2018 Wednesday Membership Meeting & Special

! 2/11/2018-Sun (Noon-3 pm) Sailing and BBQ at Lake Avalon in Sugden Park, Bring side dish/dessert to share, $15/person, $25/couple, $30/family 2/10/2018 Saturday - CMCS - Winter Cup Regatta

1 ulf Coast Sailing Club 2018 Luff n Laff Panther Key Cruise February Join us for sailing, beach parties & a great time Membership Meeting 2/14/2018 Wednesday Membership Meeting & Special Valentine s Day Wine Tasting, Cheese & Dessert Party - at River Park Community Center in Naples at 6pm. Guest speaker author, Skip Rowland, So you want to go Offshore Sugden Sailing Join Us!! 2/11/2018-Sun (Noon-3 pm) Sailing and BBQ at Lake Avalon in Sugden Park, Bring side dish/dessert to share, $15/person, $25/couple, $30/family 2/10/2018 Saturday - CMCS - Winter Cup Regatta 3/10/2018 Saturday GCSC & CMCS Spring Offshore 2 Regatta 2/17 2/19/2018 (Sat to Monday) Panther Key Cruise 3 Day President s Weekend 2/25/2018 Sunday Sunset Cruise on Keewaydin Queen for Club Volunteers GCSC Facebook Page - MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RENEW RIGHT NOW Contact Terry Nauck at terrynauck@mindspring.com Membership signup and application. (Last Page) GCSC Commodore Seaby Bess comments and Fleet Captain Bob Diamond s sail schedule 2/10/2018 CMCS Winter Cup Regatta 2/11/ Sunday - Sugden Sailing and BBQ 2/14/2018 Membership Meeting & Valentine s Day Party special guest speaker 2/17-19/2018 President s Day weekend sail to Panther Key New Year s Regatta and Rough Trip to Fort Myers Beach. By Jonnie Westerop 5/18 20/2018 to St Petersburg - Most Memorable Regatta

Commodore s Corner Captain Seaby Bess We are so blessed to live in a place where the water doesn t freeze. The rest of our family are up North and we get reports of the freezing rain and snowfall.

2 Commodore s Corner Captain Seaby Bess We are so blessed to live in a place where the water doesn t freeze. The rest of our family are up North and we get reports of the freezing rain and snowfall. Here however we get to sail and enjoy the water year round. Betti and I met actually racing in a group up North called North Point Sail Racing Association (NPSRA) in Winthrop Harbor, IL. Betti was on the ladies boat and I was on a friends Beneteau 40.7 as crew of 7. Well, one race day the ladies boat pulled up to our boat at the dock to ask if the winds were enough to sail (light wind day) I looked over and saw this beautiful woman with no ring on her finger and as Betti says starting peacocking and telling people what to do like I owned the boat. In my defense, I was the first mate and had some new unexperienced guys that did need coaching. After the race the group went to our usual place for pizza called Ruffalo s. And as usual every boat would sit only with their crew at separate tables. Had that boat not pulled up to the dock that day I might have not ever met the love of my life. The reason I m sharing this is I believe it s easy for all of us to be comfortable sitting with that same group, including me. So I m asking all of us to mix it up and sit with someone new. We have an amazing value being members of GCSC. From sailing small boats at Sugden, monthly meetings with free food, regattas, cruising events, opportunities to dine at amazing clubs like NSYC, Marco Island etc and huge opportunities to meet people and get on the water. This year however we have a large decline in renewals and at $75.00 it a pretty big bang for your buck. So I am asking for your help. Below is a link to the membership application. If you know someone who might be interested in joining please pass on the membership form. We have an exciting event coming up which is our Annual major Regatta. Whether you race or not but would like to support the event there is a sponsorship form in the link below. Thank you for your continued support and membership in Gulf Coast Sailing Club. Respectfully, Capt Seaby Commodore GCSC captseaby@at-your-command.com

3 Many thanks go out to all those who volunteered to serve on the Board and those who volunteered to help out with committees for next year. Please think about how you can help as we need your help to be successful. Our new slate of Board Officers and key volunteers are: Commodore Seaby Bess Vice Commodore Patrick Evans Rear Commodore Chris Hagen Treasurer Paul Carlson Secretary Shawn Todd Membership Committee--- Terry Nauck & Joan Kachel Fleet Captain Racing---Frank Brown Fleet Captain Cruising---Bob Diamond Race Committee---Susan Watkins, Chair Sugden Coordinator Betti Garcia Speaking/Events Coordinator Chuck Downton Land Side Food Service--- Shelly Russo and Jeff Gage, Chairs Public Relations -----Vicki Livingston, Chair Social Media Roseanne Smith Webmaster -- OPEN Communications Coordinator Jonnie Westerop As you know but might not appreciate fully, the Gulf Coast Sailing Club exists because of its wonderful volunteers. Each year we, the club members, select officers from the membership to guide our club forward but many more volunteers are needed for the club to survive and thrive. Our main source of income is from our dues so membership is very important to wellbeing of the club so if you have friends who might be interested in the club bring them to the next meeting to see what we are about. Please visit the Club s web page at to check out events coming up

2018 Southwest Florida Inter-Club Cruising and Day Sailing Programs From: GCSC Fleet Captain Cruising Bob Diamond UPCOMING CRUISING EVENTS: Please review our upcoming events listed below and Mark

Bob Diamond - - - 1 239 404 4844 - - - rmdiamond@aol.

4 2018 Southwest Florida Inter-Club Cruising and Day Sailing Programs From: GCSC Fleet Captain Cruising Bob Diamond UPCOMING CRUISING EVENTS: Please review our upcoming events listed below and Mark YOUR CALENDAR with your favorite events. Please see the Sponsoring Club s Website and Newsletters for actual event details. A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family. Bob Diamond rmdiamond@aol.com Panther Key weekend - Join us for our Inter-Club Cruise to Panther Key in the Everglades over the President s Day Holiday Weekend - 2/17, 18, 19 or stay longer. Including a BBQ on the beach and a beach bonfire in the evening.. Southwest Florida Inter-Club 2018 Sailing Calendar February > Proposed Seminar at NSYC Sunday 2/4 2> Winter Cup Regatta CMCS Saturday 2/10 3> Sugden Lake Sailing and BBQ - GCSC Sunday 2/11 6> GCSC Members Meeting River Park Com. Center Wednesday 2/14 4> Pres. Day Wkend Cruise to Panther Key & South-GCSC Sat-Mon 2/17,18,19 5> Sunset Cruise on Keewaydin Queen for Club Volunteers Sunday 2/25 March > Day Sail & Raft Up Lunch Nelson s Walk Bay Naples Sunday 3/4 2> Spring Offshore 2 Regatta CMCS & GCSC Saturday 3/10 3> Sugden Lake Sailing and BBQ - GCSC Sunday 3/11 4> GCSC Members Meeting River Park Com. Center Wednesday 3/14

5> The Classic Regatta GCSC Sat & Sun 3/24,25 April 2018 1> GCSC Members Meeting River Park Com.

5 5> The Classic Regatta GCSC Sat & Sun 3/24,25 April > GCSC Members Meeting River Park Com. Center Wednesday 4/11 2> Sugden Lake Sailing and BBQ - GCSC Sunday 4/15 3> Bud Light Regatta SAMI Sat & Sun 4/21 4> Messmer Cup Regatta - NSYC Saturday 4/28 5> Bahamas / Exumas Cruise Call Bob Diamond to discuss dates and routes. May > GCSC Members Meeting Wednesday 5/9 2> Race to Reality Regatta to St. Pete* - NSYC 5/10,11,12 3> Return to Reality Regatta to Fort Myers* - NSYC 5/13,14 * Dates being Reviewed 4> Sanibel Memorial Weekend Cruise -SAMI Sat-Mon 5/26,27,28 June > GCSC Members Meeting Wednesday 6/13 2> Abaco Race Week Last Week in June Notes: 1> Please see Sponsoring Club s Website and Newsletters for actual event details. 2> * The March Reality Regattas to St. Pete. will have a Cruiser Sail Along with FREE Dockage in St. Pete. for both Racers and Cruisers. 3> Lorelei and I are planning a Bahamas/Exumas Cruise this spring. Anyone else going? Let s Discuss. 4> Also, we are considering a series of Wednesday Day Sails (A few hours sailing on the Gulf) December to March. Anyone interested please contact me. 5> Work in Progress: Spring Small Boat Sailing Series in Marco Is. Area All suggestions for Cruising & Day Sail Activities Please Contact me. Bob Diamond Fleet Captain Cruising GCSC rmdiamond@aol.com

GCSC Sailing Lake Avalon in Sugden Park Sunday Sailing & Picnics at Sugden Park Sail Boat Rides, Races and Lessons, Picnic from 12 to 1 pm, with sailing from 12:30 pm to 3 pm and $30 for a family

Learn to Sail Classroom and On-The-Water Training Please Bring a Side or Dessert to the Picnic. The Sunday sailing and picnic at Lake Avalon has been an AWESOME time for those who participated.

6 GCSC Sailing Lake Avalon in Sugden Park Sunday Sailing & Picnics at Sugden Park Sail Boat Rides, Races and Lessons, Picnic from 12 to 1 pm, with sailing from 12:30 pm to 3 pm and $30 for a family Where: Lake Avalon in Sugden Park Avalon Drive, Naples, Florida When: Sunday, February 11 th Sunday, March 11 th Sunday, April 15 th The cost is $15 for a single, $25 for a couple Including Learn to Sail Classroom and On-The-Water Training Please Bring a Side or Dessert to the Picnic. The Sunday sailing and picnic at Lake Avalon has been an AWESOME time for those who participated. It was great to see new club members participating and new sailors getting sailing lessons. Don t feel left out if you don t know how to sail. The Gulf Coast Sailing Club is interested in making sure that everyone can have fun sailing. The Gulf Coast Sailing Club is committed to promoting and supporting an active sailing community in Southwest Florida. Cruising and racing, as well as promoting and developing sailing skills are a big part of the Gulf Coast Sailing Club experience. Bring your family & friends.

7 Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 14 th - 6 pm River Park Community Center in Naples Gulf Coast Sailing Club will be hosting a Valentines Wine & Cheese Tasting Party. Our lovely Crispin Lippincott will be providing various cheeses and fruit, while our Club (meaning Jeff & Shelly) will provide desserts, along with the usual soda and water. We would like members to bring a bottle of wine to be sampled (instead of bringing desserts). Wines can be anything you wish - red, white, sparkling or dessert wines. Please keep wine costs between $ So that members can keep track of wines they like, it might be nice to suggest they download this app: Vivino.com Guest speaker SKIP ROWLAND - Sailing is a bloodline sport for Skip. His granddad raced his130 ft schooner across the Atlantic in 1905 for the Kaisers Cup. Skip crewed aboard the original Ondine and as a US Marine won the all service sailing championship. He has owned five offshore yachts, competed in the Trans-Pac, raced with Tall Ships in Australia and was division winner in Thailand s Kings Cup. A former small market radio personality, Skip has authored two books and numerous magazine articles. His speaking style is compelling, entertaining and inspiring.

best of electronics are of no use. They have raced with the Tall Ships, been caught in a flooding river and fought pirates on deck in the notorious Malacca Strait.

8 SKIP ROWLAND PRESENTATION So You Want To Go Offshore is not a dry nuts and bolts subject talk. With enthusiasm Skip and former crew now wife Denise, speak about chucking it all to sail to the drop dead beauty of South Pacific Islands, the difficult, and occasional humorous incidences where the best of electronics are of no use. They have raced with the Tall Ships, been caught in a flooding river and fought pirates on deck in the notorious Malacca Strait. In the end however, love conquers all on a sapphire sea under a canopy of stars. It s an amazing true story of what can take place when average people live an unusual life. You will not be disappointed. FEW LIVE TO TELL OF THE TERROR AND BATTLE WHEN PIRATES ATTACK THEIR YACHT Captain Skip Rowland s No Return Ticket books are a gripping true story of pirates on deck, dangerous storms and corrupt officials. But in the end it s a love story, as his heart is captured by a lovely crew-mate and romance blossoms on sapphire sea beneath a breathless canopy of stars. From the desk of a master storyteller this true adventure will have you believing you are aboard Endymion- on deck - immersed in the experience.

South West Florida 2018 Inter-Club Cruising Group Panther Key Cruise All Skippers Invited - All Motor and Sail Boats Welcome Not a Drive to Event Saturday, February 17, 2018: Sail to Panther Key.

Sunday, February 18, 2018: Noon: Pot Luck Lunch on the Beach Motor boaters welcome to join us for Lunch or raft up and stay overnight.

9 South West Florida 2018 Inter-Club Cruising Group Panther Key Cruise All Skippers Invited - All Motor and Sail Boats Welcome Not a Drive to Event Saturday, February 17, 2018: Sail to Panther Key. At Panther Key: High tide at 12:18 PM +2.9 ft. Low Tide at 5:15 PM +1.3 ft. Sunset at 5:55 PM Sundowners and pot luck on one of the larger boats Several dinks will be available for taxi service. Sunday, February 18, 2018: Noon: Pot Luck Lunch on the Beach Motor boaters welcome to join us for Lunch or raft up and stay overnight. 5:00 PM Sundowners followed by a BBQ and Bonfire on Beach Monday, February 19, 2018: Breakfast, then sail home. Sunrise at 7:15 AM Low tide 6:38 AM -0.5 ft High Tide 12:59 PM +3.1ft Low Tide 6:34 PM +1.2 ft. All boats will use vhf # 16 for hailing and switch to # 72 for communication. Please contact Bob Diamond for RSVP, Information & Skipper s Instructions rmdiamond@aol.com PS: Come a day or two earlier or stay a day or two longer. Panther is a FUN destination.

New Year s Regatta 2018 By Jonnie Westerop Dam it was cold. Artic cold for Florida.

We had a crew of four with 3 passengers, 2 had never sailed before.

It was great sailing, with steady 14 knot winds, we completed 4 races by Naples Pier.

Our boat took off from Marco Island at 7:30 in the very cold morning, but even with the cold wind from the north, the seas were pretty calm.

10 New Year s Regatta 2018 By Jonnie Westerop Dam it was cold. Artic cold for Florida. I raced with Dragonfly for the New Year's Regatta and it was cold, especially in the morning. We had a crew of four with 3 passengers, 2 had never sailed before. They were a little freaked at first, but they soon realized they were in good hands. It was great sailing, with steady 14 knot winds, we completed 4 races by Naples Pier. Of the 14 entries - 9 showed up - a few boats missed the tide, and were stuck until the afternoon. Our boat took off from Marco Island at 7:30 in the very cold morning, but even with the cold wind from the north, the seas were pretty calm. I wore 3 jackets most of the day until it started warming to the low 60s in the afternoon. Capt Frank Brown was great - the strategy we played was always well ahead of the others. The race courses are triangular shaped, so you have different wind trajectories after every buoy rounding. Most of the boats would head in one direction, killing each other s wind - Dragonfly would break off in a different direction. Wow! Exhilarating! Finn was on our tail most of the races with their crew of four. A great day of sailing and racing!!

A rough trip to Fort Myers Beach by Jonnie Westerop Wes and I went to Fort Myers Beach during MLK weekend we had a destination change due to the weather Panther Key is now this coming month.

We left Saturday to nice enough weather, but what should have been a 5 hour trip took us 8 hours as the wind increased from 10 knots to about 28 in our face.

11 A rough trip to Fort Myers Beach by Jonnie Westerop Wes and I went to Fort Myers Beach during MLK weekend we had a destination change due to the weather Panther Key is now this coming month. We joined Bob & Lorelei Diamond, Pat and Joe from Rhode Island and Terry Nauck and his lovely wife Cathie Scanlon. We left Saturday to nice enough weather, but what should have been a 5 hour trip took us 8 hours as the wind increased from 10 knots to about 28 in our face. Big waves, lots of pots (how crabbers catch those delectable Stone Crabs and Blue Crabs YUM!). The pots sit on the bottom of the Gulf, attached to cables with buoys floating in the water, marking the spot. Boats get caught on them, especially sail boats with big keels. By mid-day the waves were from 5 to 7 foot, and there seemed to be mine fields of pots, which we were spotting and dodging, while steering to avoid direct side hits from the waves. Fun. Not so much fun. Bob and Lorelei sailed closer to shore and avoided the worst of the pots when we returned on Sunday we followed their path much better. The Gulf of Mexico waves come from every direction, not smooth waves like an ocean. I got bruised a bit, certainly a rough ride, but on the positive side, I don't seem to get sea sick. The weekend in Fort Myers Beach was great - we walked downtown - enjoyed some great food and conversation. The sail home to Marco Island was much nicer - took us 4 hours with the wind at our back.

Annual Race/Cruise to Tampa Bay Start S/C Light to Egmont Key (85.

12 MOST MEMORABLE REGATTAS A two-fer over the Memorial Day Weekend Sponsored by Naples SAILING & Yacht Club A SW FL BOTY Distance Regatta 2018 Save the Dates 5/18-5/26 1 st Regatta May 18 th 19 th 1 st Annual Race/Cruise to Tampa Bay Start S/C Light to Egmont Key (85.4 Miles) Hosted by Naples SAILING & Yacht Club At St. Petersburg Yacht Club Free Dockage - Welcome to ST. Pete Party - Awards and Celebration at SPYC

Tampa Bay to S/C Light Awards at Bonita Bills Fort Myers Beach May 27th Hosted

13 2 nd Regatta May 25, 2018 May 26, 2018 RETURN to SW FL REGATTA Join the 72 nd annual DIYC Tampa Bay to Fort Myers Skippers Meeting (DIYC) 5/24 Start 5/25 Tampa Bay to S/C Light Awards at Bonita Bills Fort Myers Beach May 27th Hosted by: & Hosted by Naples SAILING & Yacht Club & DIYC A SW FL BOTY Distance Regatta 2018

2017 GULF COAST SAILING CLUB MEMBERSHIP JOIN OR RENEW! Now is the time to renew your membership for the 2017/2018 sailing season. The annual dues are $75 and $20 for full time students.

14 2017 GULF COAST SAILING CLUB MEMBERSHIP JOIN OR RENEW! Now is the time to renew your membership for the 2017/2018 sailing season. The annual dues are $75 and $20 for full time students. You can now register and pay on-line at with your Pay Pal account. Otherwise, please send completed membership form and check payable to Gulf Coast Sailing Club to: Gulf Coast Sailing Club, Attn: Membership, PO Box 2121, Naples, FL Those interested in Day Sails and Cruising should complete the Day Sail and Cruising Questionnaire, and those interested in participating as racing crew members in the upcoming regattas should complete the Crew List Application. Please contact Terry Nauck, Membership Cochair, at if you have any questions.

GULF COAST SAILING CLUB 2018 MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL DUES $75 Fulltime Students under 23 years of age $20 Please send completed form and check payable to Gulf Coast Sailing Club to: Gulf Coast Sailing

15 GULF COAST SAILING CLUB 2018 MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL DUES $75 Fulltime Students under 23 years of age $20 Please send completed form and check payable to Gulf Coast Sailing Club to: Gulf Coast Sailing Club, Attn: Membership PO Box 2121, Naples FL Due prior to 12/31/ Membership will expire 12/31/18 New [ ] Renewal [ ] Name: Spouse or Other: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Home: Work: Cell: Address: Spouse/Other Occupation: Occupation: Spouse/Other: Full Time Resident? YES [ ] NO [ ] Seasonal? Dates: From To: Boat: Name: Make/Size: PHRF: Sail Powerboat, Boat Type(Ketch,Trawler etc.) Is boat in Fla.? Would you like to RACE? (If yes, please ask for a Race Crew List form) YES [ ] NO [ ] YES [ ] NO [ ] Would you like to Day Sail or Cruise or Both? GCSC is a Volunteer managed Sailing Club. We hope that all Members will participate not only in our sailing and social events, but also actively help us run our Club. I wish to Volunteer to help with GCSC Events, Meetings or Admin. Please Indicate the GCSC Activity(s) you are interested in volunteering to help: Sailing: Regatta Management, Committee Boat, Day Sail Management, Cruising Management, Small Boat Program Management, Instructing, P.R.O. Administration: Accounting, Legal Advisor, Insurance, Secretarial, Video, Photography, Website/Data, Membership, Publicity/PR/Marketing, Fund Raising. Social Activities: Meetings and Land side Events. Other Interests, Comments or Questions: Applicant s Signature: Date: / /

Luff n Laff. Gulf Coast Sailing Club Commodore s cup November Regatta

Luff n Laff. Gulf Coast Sailing Club Commodore s cup November Regatta Gulf Coast Sailing Club 2017 Luff n Laff Membership Meeting 12/13/2017 Wednesday General Member Meeting Annual Holiday Party - at River Park Community Center in Naples at 6pm. Guest speaker John Churchill