Happy New Year and welcome to 2018.

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1 January 2018 Volume 50 Number 1 DittyBag Lake Canyon Yacht Club, Canyon Lake, Texas the SAIL CANYON LAKE www. lcyc.net Commodore sreport Phil Crane Happy New Year and welcome to I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season and is ready to tackle the New Year. I also hope that everyone leaves some time to come out to LCYC and enjoy our club and set sail on beautiful Canyon Lake was an eventful year featuring LCYC s 50th Anniversary and (now) Rear Commodore Lynn Simpson and her team did an outstanding job throwing a celebration of that landmark event. That, of course, won t be repeated this year but we will feature our other signature regattas including the TSA, Leukemia Cup and the 50th Annual Wurstfest Regatta which is sure to be another celebration headed by Vice Commodore Mike Samulin. This is in addition to our normal schedule of series racing, board meetings, commodore breakfasts, sail training and social events! The 2018 calendar is now on the website. Please take a look and if you see anything missing let me know! In the December board meeting there was lively discussion about the club and its future including participation in our racing and youth programs. As you would suspect there are no perfect answers and what we really need is input from ALL our members. With that in mind we are going to do two things that we hope will give everyone the opportunity for input and give the board guidance for making sure our club is serving the membership s needs. First, we are going to do a survey which will hopefully be sent to everyone next month. After that we will use the results to help guide a planning meeting that will set a course for the club as we embark on our next fifty years. Please be looking for the survey in the near future and give us your input so we can use the information for successful and meaningful planning. A good organization is always evolving, and our club is no different. Whether it s our marina which is scheduled to have a major renovation to the breakwater toward the end of the year or our sailing programs with the new (sometimes) regular beer can races, we have to adjust to our memberships needs and wants. But at the end of the day our club should be about two things sailing and having fun; let s always keep that in mind. Thanks to all of you for your membership and participation. I look forward to seeing everyone around the club! Welcome New Members Joseph and Damaris Huch...San Antonio, TX Charles and Ann Ahrens... Austin, TX Photo by Jim LeTexier Calendar January 1 First Things First Sail Second Things Second Dinner January 13 Winter Series Keelboats January 14 Commodore's Breakfast Winter Series Boardboats Table of Contents Classifieds Docks and Grounds... 4 Learn to Sail Program...3 Lifetime Service Award...5 Port Co-Captains...2 Youth Sailing... 4 Photo by Lisa Begley

2 Port Co-Captains Ann Cook & Vivian Miller A look back: As you might expect, December was a busy month for LCYC social activities. Sixty plus members and guests attended the Merry Ole Christmas Party on the 1st. Joe & Lonna O Brien with Carolyn Harris and many other helpers took care of feeding the crowd while Ron Wilson managed the raucous process of gift exchanging (and stealing). There was lots of stealing! We gathered again to celebrate Lynn s last official duty as host of our annual Commodore s Grog on Saturday the 9th. The Lasagne Noel was spectacular (thanks Ed & Georgina Taddia) and Lynn s homemade Merry Cherry Cheesecakes were so popular that those who delayed getting dessert simply missed out. After the meal, Lynn planned entertainment in the form of a trivia competition and then was highly surprised at the last unplanned question which led to her induction into an elite group, the Jolly Rogers Pluckers. Donna Rice presented Lynn with her very own ukulele decorated with lots of appropriate bling and then the Jolly Rogers performed a few songs to top off the evening. Arrgggghhh! The outgoing Board of Govenors prepared a scrumptious Commodore s Breakfast on the The Blizzard of December 8th. Photo by Jim LeTexier following morning featuring sausage & egg casseroles, cheese grits, and blueberry muffins. Janet Lockhart, Jack Carter, Steve Edlund, and Barbara & Phil Crane all pitched in to make it happen. A look forward: Now that 2017 is behind us, we can start the new year off right with our traditional First Things First sail followed by a good luck Second Things Second dinner in the clubhouse at 5:00 pm. Come join us for ham, black-eye peas, mac & cheese, spinach salad and cornbread. What s the luck factor, you ask? It s pork for progress, peas for pennies, greens for dollars and cornbread for gold. We ll be set for a fantastic year ahead, full of memorable events. Speaking of events, the incoming Board of Governors will host the Commodore s Breakfast from 9 to 10:30 am on Sunday, January 14. Come share a hot, morning meal while you meet the new board, catch up with sailing friends and find out what s been going on over the holidays. See you on the water or at the club! Ann and Vivian Lake Canyon Yacht Club Officers Commodore Phil Crane Vice Commodore Mike Samulin Rear Commodore Lynn Simpson Secretary Gary Kirkham Treasurer Renee Kizziar Port Co-Captains Ann Cook Vivian Miller Rear Commodore for Sail Fred Lindsey Board of Governors Elizabeth Bentzen Terry Beasley Bill Clark Glen Graham Anu Day Carolyn Popp Joseph O'Brien Doug Toepperweine Chris Powers Legal Counsel to the BOG - Jim Kizziar 2017 Committee Chairs Adaptive Sailing Bill McVey Adult Sail Training Bill McVey Lynn Simpson Audit Committee Ed Miller Budget Committee Laurie McGill Cabana Owners Rick Walker Corps of Engineers Pete Macler Docks & Grounds Craig Uberroth Emergency Task Force Jim LeTexier Junior Sailing Chris Fogle Debbie Fogle Lifetime Achievement Jim Kizziar Long Range Planning Marvin Arnold Membership Jim Garity Nominations Ray Leubner Personnel Anu Day PHRF Jim Garity Safety Pete Macler Slip Utilization Steve Edlund TSA Rep Chris Fogle Vice Docks and Grounds Travis Mitchell Wurstfest Regatta Mike Samulin Staff Club Administrator Carolyn Cole Property Manager Jim LeTexier Docks & Grounds Donny Ahr Staff Julian Craven Ditty Bag Bill Cook Website Stuart Allen 2 January 2018 Copyright Lake Canyon Yacht Club

3 Learn To Sail Program Introduction to Sailing- Part 1 Feb Goal - Provide basic understanding of sailing and specific water safety practices related to sailing. We will use keelboats skippered and crewed by experienced club members. To the extent possible we will provide one boat for each two students for the sailing sessions. After demonstrating each new topic, students will be given the opportunity to do the helming and sail trimming to learn hands on. Subjects will include; Types of sailboats, Sailing terminology, What makes a sailboat go, Relationship to wind, Sail trim, Controlling a sailboat, Knot tying, Basic right of way rules. Bill McVey rules, and using Correct sail trim to sail the boat efficiently (as quickly and as safely) as possible. Saturday afternoon will be a 3 hour sail to Canyon Lake Marina, or island, or dam, depending on weather. The intent on Saturday is for a leisurely sail, to use the boat to take a trip. Sunday afternoon, we will lay out an hourlong triangle and have the students sail the track as quickly as possible, two times around. The intent Sunday is to sail the boats as well as possible, with primary emphasis on efficient upwind, best boat speed, and compass headings to cover the course in minimum time. We encourage everyone to treat these two weekends as a single course, although we will accept entrants for either one (must have prior sailing experience to sign up only for the second one). The fees are $30 for both weekends, or $15 for either weekend separately. Only one fee is required for two family members if they are willing to share the course books. Register on line at lcyc.net. Registration should be operational by mid-january. Please contact Bill McVey at bmcvey@gvtc.com with any questions. Class Schedule for both weekends: Saturday and Sunday 9am-noon classroom; 12-1pm -lunch (bring your own); 1pm-4 pm - on the water sailing. Introduction to Sailing- Part 2 March 3-4 Goal - to build on the previous week s basic training by providing additional classroom topics and on-the-water sailing activities. Subjects will include; Launching from a trailer, Rigging and derigging the boat, Departing and returning to a dock or mooring, Planning a short trip, Understanding weather considerations, Making a sail plan, Safety Considerations including emergency procedures, Knowledge of the Texas boating digest, Continued emphasis on right of way 3 January 2018 The Blizzard of December 8th. Photo by Jim LeTexier Copyright Lake Canyon Yacht Club

4 Youth Sailing Program Debbie and Chris Fogle Happy New Year! First things first we want to encourage you to make a New Year s Resolution to sail more this year. Easy enough? As this new year unfolds, we are once again busy getting ready for the TSA Youth Circuit to include our Spring Fling Regatta in March. This annual event is LCYC s turn to host over 100 youth sailors from around Texas. This year s regatta is March at the tail-end of Spring Break. We need your help. We are still in need of volunteers to man the registration process, help competitors launch and retrieve their boats, and prepare meals. If you can donate a few hours to help us over that weekend, don t be shy - please contact us at youthsailing@ lcyc.net so that we ll know you re interested. This year we hope with your help we can maintain interest in bringing unique sailing opportunities to our members youth and families. But we need your help. At risk of cancellation are our annual introduction to sailing lessons in May, monthly Open Sail Days, and intermediate sailing clinics. If you can help, please consider volunteering your time and talents as an ambassador of our sport serving the youth of our club and surrounding communities. February March April 7-8 April May June 2-3 June July 6-8 August In the meantime, please stay tuned to the weekly blast and the Ditty Bag. Our current plan includes monthly Open Sail Days, racing clinics, experience on multi-hulls and keel boats, and our annual Learn-to-Sail clinics. See you on the water! Youth Sailing Dates Kickoff Regatta, Lakewood YC, Houston Spring Fling Regatta, LCYC ON OUR HOME WATERS! Silly String Regatta, Grapevine Sailing Club Changes in L'Attitude Regatta, Corpus Christi Yacht Club Ragnot Regatta, Houston Yacht Club Road Runner Regatta, Austin Yacht Club Cannonball Run Regatta, Palacios Yacht Club Youth Race Week, Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, Kemah, TX Rockin Rockport Regatta, Rockport Yacht Club September 8-9 Rock the Rock Regatta, Corinthian Sailing Club, Dallas, TX September Pirates of the Corinthian Regatta, Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club October 6-7 Octboer Jr ol' Man of the Sea Regatta, Fort Worth Boat Club TSA End of Year Regatta, Rush Creek Yacht Club, Rockwall, TX It's "School" to Sail! Docks and Grounds Craig Uberroth and Travis Mitchell Docks and Grounds again has been very busy with daily operations to maintain the docks, buildings and grounds. On the docks, Marine Development Incorporated (MDI) was aboard for several days to inspect and repair the docks as needed. Safety is a priority at LCYC and with that said, deteriorated Life-rings have been replaced on each dock. Ensure your shore power cables are properly secured so they do not touch the water and if you need assistance, contact maintenance. Also, please ensure your boat lines are properly stowed/coiled and don t become a trip hazard. If you have been at the Clubhouse lately, you will notice the shrubs next to the pool had to be removed to make way for repairs. Currently, the deck area adjacent to the pool is being repaired and will be completed as soon as possible dependent on weather. The pool is still operational. Water to the docks was taken out of service due to pool repairs however, it has been restored. Ground maintenance; the palm tree next to the flagpole has been removed along with other shrubs surrounding the Clubhouse. These were removed due to the impact they had on the Clubhouse, decks, HVAC system and property. Thanks to the maintenance crew for all the great work they did over this past year! 4 January 2018 Copyright Lake Canyon Yacht Club

5 Lifetime Service Award Jim Kizziar Members who have made outstanding contributions to LCYC for 20 or more years are eligible to be nominated for the LCYC Lifetime Service Award. Factors considered by the Board of Governors when selecting honorees from those nominated by Club members include (but are not limited to) the following: 1. Long term volunteerism to LCYC 2. Consistent support of club activities 3. Effective service in elected and/or appointed positions 4. Demonstration of leadership, sportsmanship, and cooperation How do I nominate someone for the Lifetime Service Award? Submit nominations to the LCYC Club Administrator (Carolyn Cole) by (clubadmin@lcyc.net) or in writing (Lake Canyon Yacht Club, P.O. Box 18554, San Antonio, Texas ) by February 23, Include the nominee's name and membership number, reasons the person should receive the award, and your name and membership number. Your name will be removed from the submission before it is forwarded to the nominating committee. How are LCYC Lifetime Service Awardees selected? A committee appointed by the Board of Governors will review and evaluate nominations, and make recommendations to the Board of Governors, who will make the final selection. The nominator's identity is not revealed to the committee or the Board. Who is on the nomination committee? The Board of Governors will appoint at least 5 committee members, only one of whom can be a current board member. A requirement for committee appointment is club membership for at least 10 years. When will the awards be made? The Lifetime Service Awards will be announced at the annual Founders Day Celebration in April How many awards will be given? The number of awards is not limited and there is no minimum or maximum. May I nominate myself or someone in my family? Yes, and yes. May I nominate more than one person? You may nominate as many people as you believe deserve the award. Usually only one person in a married couple is a voting member. May I nominate both? Yes. Can posthumous awards be made? Yes What is the deadline for nominations? Nominations are accepted by the LCYC Administrator through February 23, Loft website: from tiller covers to sails an excellent product at a competitive price Lindsey Marine - Texas Rep Quotes: fred@lindseymarine.com Voice/Fax: complete rigging service for SS standing rigging & lifelines specializing in fiberglass repair & refinishing bottom jobs - complete boat maintenance Lindsey Marıne Fred Lindsey FM 306 Canyon Lake TX Voice/Fax: fred@lindseymarine.com 5 January 2018 Copyright Lake Canyon Yacht Club

6 LCYC CLASSIFIED ADS Notices Subleases Collectables BOATS J-27 #58, 1985, 5 hp Yamaha outboard engine, new in Quantum Dacron main with brand new Kinder sail cover, MR5000 #1 genoa and dacron #2. Shur Sails dacron #3 blade. Quantum airx Spinnaker. Most running rigging in good shape. Hull is sound but needs cosmetic work. Interior and electronics need upgrading. $13,000. Contact Wayne at wgpeacock@earthlink.net Flying Scot #4696 Two sets of sails, spinnaker, trailer with spare tire, motor mount, boat cover. $5,575 Contact Jim McCain VIP Boat with Volvo Penta engine. Very good condition with trailer and new tires. Included: upgraded bimini top, snap covers on the boat, upgraded stereo with 6 speakers and depth finder. $7888 or best offer. Call Georgia at Catalina 22 - Lower Price Swing keel, galvanized tandem axle trailer, 4hp Suzuki outboard, epoxy bottom, good racing sails $2,000 Contact Fred Lindsey at fal@gvtc.com 1985 S2 27 Excellent condition; completely refurbished in 2014 (exterior stripped and repainted, new stainless steel ports and headliner, wood floors); new main sail, 3 jibs including Kevlar 135; shore power, Sunbrella bimini; new wood tiller; new stereo system; 9hp Yanmar inboard diesel engine; new electronic wind, depth and speed gauges; great family cruiser and club racer; $14, OBO (appraised last year for $19,200). Contact Jim ERICSON 23 Sailboat $3, Located at the LCYC dry storage area. This sailboat has been unused and well maintained for years and is in very good overall condition. Needs bottom job. Includes: HP, 4 Stroke Suzuki outboard (like new); Two axel custom trailer (very good condition); Almost new set of sails main and two hank on 135 headsails (including original sails and storm jib); Compass, depth and speed indicators; Front and rear custom overhead boat covers; Provision for two 12V batteries with main switch. Also Includes (kite shade, horseshoe buoy, Life preservers (7) with bag, new dock lines 15ft x 1/2in (4), marine sewing kit, sailing gloves (3), fenders (4), Danforth anchors w/ chain/rope rode (2), main sail cover, dock pole, paddles (3), tiller extension, misc hardware, sailing harness w/ tether line, new in box main halyard, and wind scoop) Titles and registration in name of Canyon Lake Sailing Foundation. All proceeds support youth sailing. Contact: Marvin or Bob Reduced Price Flying Scott #5817 and trailer (dry dock #6). Lightly used and in excellent condition for cruising or racing. White deck and hull with Medium Blue waterline strip. Equipped with Radical Race Package, Gus sails, white and blue ultra light spinnaker, cockpit rudder lift kit, swim ladder and grab rail, Sailors Tailor full deck cover, Plastimo Contest compass, mainsail flotation, and anchor. Regatta Master aluminum trailer with double walkway and nose wheel/ jack for trailer tongue. Purchased for $20,715; now $13,800 (reduced from $15,400). Contact Rick Nathan at or richardnathan@gvtc.com 1976 Catalina 22 Swing keel and tandem axle trailer, $2500 OBO. Mercury 7/5 long shaft needs work. Boat in fair condition for age, but ready to sail. Current registration on boat and trailer. Main and jib serviceable. Contact David Lindow or cherish@fbcuc.org American Fractional sloop-rig. Lightly used, only 30 hours sailing time. Under 10 hours on Honda 2.3hp air cooled outboard. Includes trailer that came with the boat, detachable fenders and detachable, batterypowered navigation lights. Garage-stored when not out on the water. Sails, standing and running rigging are in excellent condition! Has only been sailed in freshwater. Asking price $8,000. See link for pictures drive. google.com/drive/folders /0B7DJgOtJbbxcS3VLWXlMbk9 EQTA Contact Arnie Wilenken fantomgib@gmail.com ' Dehler Sloop - 50% Ownership Hope Floats, in slip #D323 at LCYC Our family's beloved boat is not getting the love and sailing opportunities she deserves. We are offering 50% ownership for only $10,000 on a $30,000 vessel. She sails beautifully with a 16 HP in board diesel Yanmar. I have recently taken up flying and just haven't had the time to give her any TLC. I will pick up the slip fee for the first year and allot funds from the payment to get her spruced up. I love this boat and you will too. As a shared ownership, we are seeking a good fit. Please contact (210) with any questions or kylec@gvtc.com Opti Dinghy: Race ready used for three seasons on TSA youth circuit. Comes with racing sail (#23813), dolly, top and bottom covers. Spars and blades in great shape. Great boat for youth up to 120 pounds. Asking $2,500. Contact Chris Fogle via foglec@gmail.com 6 January 2018 Copyright Lake Canyon Yacht Club

7 LCYC CLASSIFIED ADS Notices Subleases Collectables MISC HP Mercury. Sale or trade for 4 or 5 HP motor, 20-inch shaft. Contact Dave david.a.lilley@gmail.com Raymarine i40 depth finder, includes thru hull and cockpit control, $99. Standard Horizon Marine transceiver, has emergency GPS locater, $99. Contact Jerry Anderson Beautiful Lakefront Condo on the north shore of Canyon Lake. Five minutes to LCYC. 3 BR 2 Baths. WYFI, cable. Discount for racers, sailors and LCYC members. Pictures can be seen on VRBO listing # Contact Rock or Brigitte saxman410@gmail TRAILERS SAILS Sails: Schurr Laminate Geneoa, luff 34.83, foot 18.30, with window and reinforced spreader patch. Quantum Laminate Jib, luff 26.83, foot Dacron Genoa, luff 34.83, foot Contact Dave david.a.lilly@gmail. com HOISTS HYDRA HOIST 4400 LB, In dry storage. $3200. Contact Wayne at wgpeacock@earthlink. net WANTED 4, 5 or 6 HP Long Shaft Motor to push a Catalina 22! Good, running condition, no repairs needed please. If you have one laying around and not using it, consider selling it! Please contact Paul Mazeika via text/call at Trailer Wanted: Need small boat trailer to modify for custom boat. Sunfish to Flying Scot size should work. Willing to refurbish trailer in just about any condition. Jeff Richards or Richards.home@yahoo.com SLIP SUBLEASE LCYC Members Desiring to Sublease a Slip BUSINESS CARD ADS To place a business card ad or to order an LCYC burgee, contact Carolyn Cole at SHORT CLASSIFIED ADS Free to LCYC Members. Please notify the Ditty Bag editor when your ad has been fullfilled. SLIP SUBLEASES If you are looking for someone to sublease your slip, or if you want to sublease someone s slip, call Carolyn Cole at Your name and contact information will be included on the sublease contact list in the next Ditty Bag. All subleases require Board approval. Maximum term of subleases is 6 months. Thomas Cozzi: Slip Available for Sublease Please notify the Ditty Bag Editor when your ad has been fulfilled. DittyBag@lcyc.net or call Bill Cook BOAT U.S. Membership Special Co-op Rate of $15.00 Half the regular annual dues! To join call Boat US More info: Carolyn Cole January 2018 Copyright Lake Canyon Yacht Club