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1 Starboard Tack W E S T S H O R E S A I L C L U B September 2016 From the Commodore... Can you believe it's already September and Labor Day is next week. All I can say is that it went by too quickly. Our Wednesday night at the races had a difficult fall season with two out of three races canceled do to the weather and leaving only one completed. Three out of four races need to be completed for the fall series to be counted. Hopefully by the time you read this the fourth race will have been completed...leaving only one makeup race scheduled for September 7th to complete this year's series. August 22, 2015 was our Double Handed Race. A total of six boats raced their way down to Toledo Beach Marina. Thanks to race committee boat, Don & Sandy Baumgartner on Heather, for starting the race, and Lance & Christy Yee with PC Dale Brennan for taking times at the finish line at Toledo Beach. All seem to be having a good time. I hope all of you were able to enjoy the cruises or races or even both this year. With the summer slowly coming to an end there are still a few more races and cruises including the Jack and Jill Race, the Peg Spriggs Ladies Day Race, our Harvest Moon Cruise to Monroe Boat Club and don't forget Fall Fest in October. Also September 17 th WNATR buoy pull day. It's the time of year where we begin looking for people who are willing to make all this happen. Someone who is interested in running for rear commodore or any of the chairs: membership, secretary, treasurer and activity chair. Please consider getting involved and keeping the traditions of West Shore Sail Club thriving. It s not difficult and none of it is overwhelming. There's plenty of help as most of the membership has served in the past. Bryce Boardmam Inside This Issue: Commodore s Report 1 Calendar Of Events 7 Vice Commodore s Report 2 Cork Board 8 & 9 Rear Commodore s Report 3 Lighthouse Challenge T-Shirt Info 9 August 2016 GM Meeting Minutes 4/5 Lighthouse Challenge Sponsor Listing 10 Membership News 6 FALL IS IN THE AIR...

2 Page 2 Starboard Tack From the Vice Commodore... Can you believe that it is September already? By mid-month we will already be pulling the WNATR course buoys (currently scheduled for September 17 th so plan on helping; an will be sent in the next couple of weeks) and the membership will likely start thinking of pulling boats for the season. However, before that happens, we still have a couple of races and social events where you should participate. We have two more Fall series races to complete including a make-up race on September 7 th. We also have two specialty races as well. On Sunday, September 4 th we have the annual Jack and Jill Race which is followed by one of our best social events, the always popular Corn Roast. And the next Sunday, September 11 th, we have the annual Ladies Day Peg Spriggs Memorial race. I hope that everyone plans to make these races and the parties that follow. They are great fun and wonderful chance to socialize with the membership. You can find more information on either Notice of Race or the WSSC website or you can contact me! With September ahead, I did wanted to recognize how well our members did in some of the racing that transpired in August. Along with WNATR, our membership was busy on the weekends participating in multiple regattas and races. The month started with lots of racing at the I-LYA Bayweek in Put-In-Bay. Our membership was well represented with boats and crew and performed very well; with several class flag winners. The participant Skippers were Commodore Bryce Boardman, Richard and Kelly Bohl, Matt and Sue Dubois, Todd and Patty Duffett, Alan and Joyce Techmire, and Brenda Woodruff and John Perry. And the crews were made up with many from our membership as well. At the FYC Regatta, WSSC had 13 boat entries and congratulations go out to all those skippers and crew that flagged or took trophies the winning skippers at this regatta were Commodore Bryce Boardman, Brenda Woodruff, Jim Brayan, Matt Dubois, Rick Bohl, and P/C Dick Synowiec. Following the FYC regatta, the first Lighting Sailboat Regatta was held. The regatta included entries from 6 WSSC members as well as the RC and support duties provided by our membership. During the regatta, one of the boats capsized and crewman Roy Salisbury, despite the efforts of rescue personnel, did not survive. Roy was a dedicated WNATR crew member that sailed with Mike Reed for decades. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Roy s family and friends. At the WSSC Doublehanded Race, we had 6 entries; 2 Cruising and 4 Jam. We did not have any Spinnaker boats this year but the wind and seas made for a really good and fun race. Congrats to PC Dick Shackelford and Commodore Bryce Boardman for their class wins and to PC Chuck Laskey and Tim Steffeke for 2nds, Tim Lozon for his 3 rd and to Joe Kubera. The afterglow was held during big storm at the Sand Bar which did not dampen anyone s fun. We had over 23 members attend as several boats other than the racers also joined the fun. Thank you so much to FC Don & Sandy Baumgartner for being the RC at the start and to PC Dale Brennon and Lance & Christy Yee being the finish RC. A special thanks to Sharon Boardman for all her help on this event and it was really great fun and thanks to all those that participated. Also at the General membership meeting, we still have Lighthouse Challenge and WSSC shirt available for sale and they will be for sale until they are gone so if you get tired of hearing me try to sell these, just buy a few! The Lighthouse Challenge or the WSSC Burgee shirts do not have a year listed so they can be worn for years without regret. If you want one, you can get them at the membership meetings or give me a call and I will get one to you. As a reminder: Key Racing dates to mark your calendar: Jack & Jill Race September 4, 2016; Ladies Day Race - Peg Spriggs Memorial September 11, 2016; WSSC Awards Night October 21, Visit our racing tab on our Website for the race documentation and access to several important web links. I hope to see you at the September membership meeting! David Monk

3 September 2016 Page 3 From the Rear Commodore... Oh my Gosh The last thing I remember is launching my boat, and calling a mechanic. The rest of the summer is just a blur. Dave Monk and I represented WSSC in the Lightning Invitational at FYC, as part of their Regatta, and I am saddened by the accident on one of the FYC boats, but also proud to have participated in this event. Boats from Ford Yacht Club, North Cape Yacht Club, Crescent Sail Yacht Club, Pontiac Yacht Club, Saginaw Bay Yacht Club and WSSC raced, and I can say it was a little intense last Sunday. We did have a lot of Good Lightning sailors together for the day. I also want to thank Commodore Bryce Boardman for being the Committee Boat. I also look forward to working with FYC again next year on this race. I did ask P/C Chuck Laskey if he would be a guest speaker and discuss preventative maintenance of our boat engines. I hope that I could learn a few things, that will help me get my boat fixed, and allow me to go for at least one sail, or the last of our cruises to Monroe Boat Club, or go out for one last WNATR before the season is over. I feel like a junkie that can t get my sailing fix. Chuck, unfortunately, will be undergoing a medical procedure on Thursday and may not be able to attend the General Membership Meeting. Unfortunately for us, I thought it would be a great topic from someone I consider an expert at those things. But we hope things go well for Chuck at the doctors. We can use the time to socialize. I also wanted to express my condolences to the family of Roy Salisbury, who passed away as the result of the accident at the Lightning Invitational. I don t recall Roy being a member of WSSC, but he crewed for Mike Reed (FYC) during the WNATR for more years than we realize, so I suspect he had a lot of friends at West Shore Sail Club. As his wife mentioned, he died doing what he loved doing. I hope everyone had a good summer of sailing. Ed Sakowicz After the Double-Handed Race: A good time was had by all...

4 Page 4 Starboard Tack Time called to order: Meeting called to order by Ed Sakowicz at 7:35pm Members in attendance: 20 members and visitors in attendance Minutes Approval: Karen Laughner motioned to accept minutes. Frank Pavia seconded motion. The Motion carried. Commodore s Report: Not Available Vice Commodore s Report: Spring and Summer WNATR series are now complete. Thank you to all: -Race committees -Competitors -Fleet Captain Chris McCardell for everything going so well Fall Racing series begins August 10 th -Last 4 races on Wednesday -Not too late to register August at Toledo Beach Marina- Double Handed Race -This is a social and racing event -If you have more than 2 aboard make your way to TBM -Overnight docking rates available -Need Race Committee for the start of the race then make your way leisurely to TBM- -Please contact me if interested September Racing events Jack and Jill -September 4 th -Need race committee Peg Spriggs Memorial Ladies Day Race -September 11 th -Need Race Committee Visit the Racing Tab on the website for race documents and access to several important web links. WSSC Award Night 10/21/2016 We have Lighthouse Challenge and WSSC shirts available for sale until they are gone. If you are tired of hearing about them purchase a few. Can be purchased at the general meeting or by contacting David Monk -$20.00 M-L $25.00 for XL In the SBT is a list of Sponsors that donated and supported the 2016 Lighthouse Challenge- Please thank and support our sponsors. Special Thank You to : Erik and Lynise Paschke; Tim and Cindy Lozon; Ray and Kim King; P/C Matt and Lady Mary Colie; R/C Ed and Denise Sakowicz; and Commodore Bryce and Lady Sharon Boardman and Sharon s sister Rita for your help and donations to the Lighthouse Challenge. Rear Commodore s Report: Its August I finally went sailing for the first time this year and had a great time racing my Lightning. Thanks to V/C David Monk for being terrific crew WSSC will work along side Host FYC in the first Double Trouble Lightning Invitational Race Sign up on the FYC Website This is a 2 boat team competing as an average score of the 2 boats Teams will have an experienced team and a less experienced team August 20 th as part of the FYC Regatta weekend Car Cruises start next Month Denise and I have been visiting a bunch of clubs in Toledo Found a couple of clubs nice for dinner Clubs within in walking distance that would be good for after dinner drinks Will work out with the activity committee Hope to have my Pearson fixed and ready for cruising one day Hope the cruisers had a great time on their weeklong cruise. Cruising Committee: Weeklong Cruise went well 13 boats to Middle Bass and 9 that continue throughout the week Good Weather Good Sailing Late Summer Cruise on Peele Island August th Continued on page 5...

5 September 2016 Page 5 Ted Wagg to be Port Captain Bring your bike Overnight Sat to Sun- Some people arrive Friday Harvest Moon Cruise -in September Treasurer s Report: Chuck provided the GMM Treasurer s Report to the membership. It was identified that our current bank (Citizens) account charges fees if we do not have 5 qualifying transactions a month Chuck visited several banks to find a bank that does not charge non-profits fees on their accounts Monroe Bank and Trust was selected (MBT) Money will be moved from Citizens to MBT as checks clear the Citizens account. Membership report: 6 new membership renewal received at meeting Most members have renewed Request to create a PDF Membership roster to send out to membership Request to send list to Don Participating Club Memberships: PHRF- Need a representative- Dick continues to serve for us Some confusion about qualifications- need to have raced but does not need to be an active racer, can be crew, need to understand boats because observation is 1/3 of input See Dick if interested No meetings this summer ILYA Report: No report US Sailing Report: No Report Boat US report: No report Verbiage looked at Motion to destroy the ballots Pat Graves- seconded by Chuck Laskey- motion carried PDF copy to be sent to the membership T-shirt presented by Tina for Relay for Life event that WSSC helps to sponsor New Business: None Birthdays were announced and celebrated as per the Starboard Tack Christy Yee s Birthday is August 25th 50/50 raffle drawing was held- $22.50 pay out. Gale Laughner won and donated back to the club. Thanks Gale! Time meeting adjourned: by Ed Sakowicz at 8:00pm Submitted by Lynise Paschke, Secretary Activities Committee: No report this month Old Business: Constitution Ballots- passed overwhelming Thank you to Don who was not on the committee for editing the Constitution Double Handed Race Committee Boat: Don and Sandy Baumgartner on Heather

6 Page 6 Starboard Tack Membership News... SEPTEMBER 2016 Happy Birthday ANNIVERSARY PHOTO ALBUM FORTY-FOUR YEARS AND COUNTING Bryan Boardman-1 Mary(Beth)Kubera-10 Lynise Paschke-10 Denise Sakowicz-15 Gerry Lynn -21 Mike Warchol-23 The after-glow for the Jack and Jill race is the annual Corn Roast which will be held Sunday, September, 4. This is a great opportunity to add memory photos to your Anniversary Album page. The album will be displayed at that event. Please send your summer photos to: frankpavia001@comcast.net Frank Pavia Ann Zaragoza-23 Patricia Graves-25 Ron Harmon-25 Alison Dumke -30 Sandra Zonca-8

7 September 2016 Page 7 Ev ent Dat e & T ime (tentative) Co n t act January 2016 GMM January 7, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton WSSC Race Cmtee Mtg TBD Bryce Boardman Rum At The Bar January 14, 2016 FYC/WSSC/GIYC Car Cruise January 15, 2016 Sharon Boardman WSSC Race Cmtee Mtg January 21, 2016 David Monk February Gen Mbr Mtg WSSC Cruising Cmtee Mtg February February 21, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton Don Baumgartner Rum At The Bar March 2, 2016 FYC/WSSC/GIYC March Gen Mbr Mtg March Mr. Nicks, Trenton WSSC Race Cmtee Mtg March16, 2016 David Monk April Gen Mbr Mtg April 7, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton WSSC 2016 Commodore's Ball April 16, 2016 David Monk WNATR Buoy Inspection April 23, 2016 David Monk WNATR Buoy Work Day April David Monk May Gen Mbr Mtg May 5, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton WNATR Buoy Launch Day May 7, 2016 David Monk WNATR Skipper's Meeting - GIYC 2016 Race Season kick-off WSSC 2016/2017 Events Calendar May 15, 2016 Chris McCardell Ice Breaker Cruise/Boblo Island May 14/15, 2016 Doug & Kathy Howe WNATR Spring #1 - GIYC afterglow May 18, 2016 Chris McCardell WNATR Spring #2 - GIYC afterglow May 25, 2016 Chris McCardell Toledo Beach Cruise May 28-30, 2016 Jeff and Jean Giles WNATR Spring #3 - GIYC afterglow June 1, 2016 Chris McCardell June Gen Mbr Mtg June 2, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton Leamington Cruise June 11 & 12, 2016 Commodore's Tea Dick & Lori Shackelford WNATR Spring #4 - GIYC afterglow Chris McCardell June 15, 2016 TBD Sponsored Afterglow WNATR Summer #1 - FYC afterglow June 22, 2015 Chris McCardell WNATR Summer #2 - FYC afterglow June 29, 2015 David Monk LightHouse Challenge Regatta June 25, 2016, rain day is June 26, David Monk WSSC Regatta 2016 WNATR Summer #3 - FYC afterglow July 6, 2016 Chris McCardell WNATR Summer #4 - FYC afterglow July 13, 2016 Chris McCardell Summer Cruise MBISP, Huron, Vermilion, Kelley s Island July 16 thru 24, 2016 Don Baumgartner WNATR Spring/Summer Make-up August 3, 2016 Chris McCardell Late Summer Cruise 8/13 & 14, 2016 Donna and Leonard Garbacz Pelee Island WNATR Fall #1 - FYC afterglow August 10, 2016 Chris McCardell August Gen Mbr Mtg August 4, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton WNATR Fall #2 - FYC afterglow August 17, 2016 Chris McCardell WNATR Fall #3 - GIYC afterglow August 24, 2016 Chris McCardell Double-Handed Regatta (NEW) August 27/ David Monk WNATR Fall #4 - GIYC afterglow August 31, 2016 Chris McCardell Peg Spriggs/Lady's Race September 11, 2016 David Monk WNATR Fall Make-up September 7, 2016 Chris McCardell September Gen Mbr Mtg September 1, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton Jack & Jill Race FYC, GIYC & WSSC Tri-club event September 4, 2016 David Monk WNATR Buoy Pull September 17, 2016 David Monk Harvest Moon Cruise Monroe Boat Club September 24 & 25, 2016 Dan Williamson & Peggy Hillen October Gen Mbr Mtg October 6, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton WNATR Awards Night October 21, 2016 Bryce Boardman & David Monk October Fun Fest TBD Chuck and Phae Laskey s November Gen Mbr Mtg WSSC Christmas Party November 3, 2016 December 1, 2016 Mr. Nicks, Trenton Mr. Nicks, Trenton

8 Page 8 Starboardtack Promoting the sport of sailing and seamanship since 1972 West Shore Sail Club P.O. Box 369 Trenton, MI starboardtack@westshoresailclub.org Website: PHRF-LE Representative Needed WSSC should have a PHRF-LE representative. For many years, Dick Synowiec was the sole representative from our area, and I joined about seven years ago. One of the requirements to be a voting member of PHRF-LE is that you have to be an active racer. Kathy and my plans are to do extensive cruising on the Great Lakes, which will preclude me doing very much racing, if any. I am reaching out to the membership for a replacement. There are about seven monthly meetings during the winter on Sundays, usually in the Cleveland area (lately in Westlake, Ohio) starting at 10:30 am (we usually leave Grosse Ile at 7:45 am). We had a candidate, but he has issues with Sunday meetings. To become a handicapper, you must attend at least 4 meetings. Our next meeting is May 21 st in Perrysburg, Ohio. There will probably be meetings in September, October, November and December. If you might be interested in becoming WSSC s representative to PHRF-LE, please contact Doug Howe (D1Howe@wowway.com) or Dick Synowiec. Doug Howe For Sale; Specifications 1985 S-2 8.5m Inboard diesel, 9 hp Yanmar, fixed keel, 2 sets of sails, 1 racing spinnaker, harken roller furling jib, newly rebuilt windlass $ In the water at Jefferson Beach Marina Current Owner since 1999 Call Bob Stevenson at: CORK BOARD For Sale: CATALINA 30 If someone is looking for a Catalina 30 Contact: Renee Humes rhumes@live.com Or $ dollars Cork Board continued on page 9...

9 September 2016 Page 9 Corkboard continued from page 8... LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE T-SHIRTS FOR SALE Each T-Shirt type is pictured. They are $20 each ($25 for 2xl or 3xl). You can contact David Monk for the sale or get them at the membership meetings.

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11 September 2016 Page 11 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 editors at: West Shore Sail Club Executive Board Commodore - Bryce Boardman Vice Commodore - David Monk Rear Commodore - Ed Sakowicz Treasurer - Chuck Laskey Secretary - Lynise Paschke Membership - Erik Paschke Activities Chairperson Sharon Boardman Starboard Tack Editors - Joan & John Samuelson