East Coast Sailing Association. P.O. Box Satellite Beach, FL BOAT/US Coop Number GA81299B November 2013

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1 FOOT, TACK & CLEW East Coast Sailing Association P.O. Box Satellite Beach, FL BOAT/US Coop Number GA81299B November 2013 THE OFFICIAL LOG OF THE EAST COAST SAILING ASSOCIATION Board of Governors Flag Officers Commodore Joe Coleman Vice Commodore Donna Oyer Rear Commodore Chip Worster Secretary JoAnn O Sullivan Treasurer Marci Hutson Elected Governors Del Wiese Tom O Shea Don Theriault Committees Advertising Lynde Edwards Publicity Lynda Geraci Hospitality Marjorie McIlree Pamela Worth Membership Karen Coleman Newsletter Nancy Keane Mary Ann O Shea Programs George Schorn Directory Bob Wiley Website Bob Wiley Awards Chip Worster Cruising Fleet Brad Stowers Next General Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Building a Trawler, and Heavy-Weather Anchoring Rudy and Jill Sechez (see page 3) Satellite Beach Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd Latitude 28º 09' North, Longitude 80º 36' West November Calendar of Local Sailing Events 2-3 MYC Ocean Race (w/ft Pierce Yacht Club) 3 MYC Small Boat Sunday 9 MYC Dragon Point Race 9-10 ECSA Rotary Park Cruise 10 MYC Fall Rum Race # SSCA Melbourne GAM 16 MYC Women s Dragon Point Race 17 MYC Small Boat Sunday 24 MYC Fall Rum Race #4 December Calendar of Local Sailing Events 1 MYC Small Boat Sunday 7 MYC Women s Dragon Point Race 8 MYC Fall Rum Race #5 15 MYC Small Boat Sunday 21 MYC Dragon Point Race 21 ECSA/MYC Grand Canal Boat Parade Party 22 MYC Fall Rum Race # Jan 1 ECSA Vero Beach New Year Cruise F o o t, T a c k & C l e w i s t h e o f f i c i a l n e w s l e t t e r o f t h e E a s t C o a s t S a i l i n g A s s o c i a t i o n a n d i s m a i l e d t o t h e m e m b e r s h i p e a c h m o n t h o r a v a i l a b l e a t h t t p : / / w w w. e c s a s a i l. c o m. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the East Coast Sailing Association.

2 THOUGHTS FROM YOUR COMMODORE Joe Coleman What s this in my mailbox? Yes, we are sending out the Foot, Tack & Clew by mail again, by popular demand. When we decided to do this at the general membership meeting last month, we received an overwhelming yea. The original thought was that since everyone has a computer, ipad, internet, wifi, Facebook, and/or smart phone, they could just pull it up on one of their devices and read it there. Well, boy, were we wrong! I found that many folks enjoyed looking through the paper version more than reading it on line. So from now on, the FT&C will be mailed out to all members every month. I would like to thank all of you who wished me a speedy recovery after my back surgery. My back is doing great. No pain and discomfort, and I can actually walk more than ten feet without falling over. However, I am driving Karen and others crazy. I have this brace that I have to wear for the next four months, which is kind of a pain, but we are getting into the cooler part of the year which will make it more tolerable. Along with that I have a list full of things you cannot do which is driving me - and ultimately Karen - mad. No lifting over fifteen pounds, no bending, no twisting, don t sit too long, don t stand too long, and basically, don t live your life as you are used to doing. I know that this is all necessary for a full recovery, and I do want that, but I am a doer not a sitter (unless it is at a pub). I pace, wander, roam, moan and mope, which gets on Karen s nerves and affects everyone else who is around. The poor people who are going on the Erie Canal trip next summer have been bombarded with s from me as if the trip were next week. Sorry guys, I can t help it. It s my ADD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, etc. I was very pleased at the response for volunteers for the Seven Seas GAM November 15-18, but we still have a few spots to fill. So if you have not signed up and would like to attend and help, please me a.s.a.p. John is coordinating things with Judy at the SSCA and it should be another prosperous adventure. We also had a fantastic response for volunteers to fill the positions on the board and it seems that we have a full slate. Serving on the board has always been more fun than work, and I think that is the reason people volunteer again and again. The nominees are listed in this newsletter as required. It s not too late to volunteer for one of the supporting positions, so if you have an interest, please let someone on the board know. The Annual Dinner is just around the corner and we are accepting reservations. It has always been a great night out with friends and this year will be no different. There is a lot planned for the evening, and Donna has done a fantastic job finding a venue and making all the arrangements. Please don t wait till the last minute to make your reservations. The form is printed right here in the FT&C (page 8). All you have (Continued on page 6) VIEW FROM THE VICE COMMODORE Giving Thanks Donna Oyer Jim and I recently spent our anniversary in Key West, at a very charming Bed and Breakfast. We stayed away from the touristy areas which really wasn t that difficult. We have been to Key West many times, but we never really got to know her. For this visit, we took our time and just enjoyed learning the history of the island. That is just another place we want to take Believe when we retire. Gee, we better hurry up and retire pretty soon because our list is growing! The coral reef off of Key West is the third largest in the world, and the reef is 160 miles long. I had no idea! There are 42 bridges that connect Key West to the mainland of Florida and driving over them is picturesque. All of the sand on the beaches of Key West was shipped in on barges from the Caribbean. One of our favorite beaches in the Keys is Bahia Honda, with soft white sand and crystal clear water. We also spent some time on the beach of the southernmost state park, Fort Zachary Taylor. Fort Zachary Taylor was built in the 1800 s to defend the nation s southeastern coastline. It is amazing how the fort was built so many years ago and some of the original fort still stands today. We also learned that all of the homes in Key West have metal roofs. During a devastating fire many, many years ago, the only homes that survived the fire were homes with metal roofs. Now all homes in Key West have mandatory metal roofs. Not surprising is the fact that Key West has more bars per capita than any other place in the country, but what is also surprising is that there are as many churches per capita too. The entire island of Key West is a bird sanctuary. There are hundreds of species of birds there, and they are all protected. If you have been there before, then you know that it is not unusual to see roosters running about, and, of course, they are also protected. One evening we had the pleasure of taking a sunset sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Independence. The owner of the boat, Captain Rick Sands, purchased her at the beginning of 2013 in Norfolk, Virginia. The original owner of the boat had the boat custom built, but never had the opportunity to sail her. The schooner is 62 ft. on deck and 80 ft. LOA. Believe it or not, Captain Rick sailed her from Norfolk, Virginia, to Key West via the ICW with a 7ft. draft. Can you believe that? Captain Rick gave us free reign to tour his ship. The ship was absolutely beautiful down below and on deck. Jim actually got to take the helm at one point while I was snooping around. It was an amazing evening far off of Mallory Square, watching the splendor of the sun setting into the abyss. For those of us who live in Florida and tend to take it for granted, a trip to the Keys reminds us how beautiful our paradise is. From the foliage to the pale blues of the Gulf and the Atlantic, the Keys offer a taste of why so many of us decided to migrate. When returning home from our Keys getaway, driving along the causeway as we made our way over the ICW (Continued on page 6) Page 2

3 Income Statement TREASURER'S REPORT Marci Hutson Year to Date REVENUE Sept 13 Jan Sept-13 Activities Income , Membership Dues , Merchandise Income , Advertising Income Miscellaneous Income -- (50.00) Sales Tax Sunshine Fund Total Revenue , EXPENSES Activities Expense -- 4, Bank Service Charge Dues & Subscriptions Insurance -- 1, Miscellaneous Merchandise -- 2, Nominees for the 2014 Board of Governors Commodore: Joe Coleman Vice Commodore: Rick Hushla Rear Commodore: Del Wiese Secretary: Jennifer Clendinen Treasurer: Clay Showen Elected Governor: Dave Cordial Thank you all for volunteering! Hospitality! Thank you to the following volunteers to bring refreshments to our November meeting! Dean & Patti White Eileen Kiesel Office Supplies Postage/Delivery Printing/Repro Rent Sales Tax Sunshine Fund Lazowska Fund Total Expenses , Net Income (1,310.42) Speakers for the November meeting, Rudy and Jill Sechez, are longtime live-aboard cruisers, with lots of (sail and power) experiences to share with us. They write for popular boating magazines and have spoken at many conferences. BANK BALANCE 6, Page 3

4 Secretary s Report Nancy Keane EAST COAST SAILING ASSOCIATION General Membership Meeting October 9, 2013 Board Members Present: and Chip Worster Joe Coleman, Donna Oyer, Elected Governors Present: Don Theriault, Tom O Shea CALL TO ORDER: Commodore Joe Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. He then continued with introductions of the board members, fleet captains, program chairs, and past commodores. SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORTS: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the September minutes as published in the October Foot, Tack & Clew. A motion was made, seconded, and carried to approve the August Treasurer's report as published in the October Foot, Tack & Clew. NEW MEMBERS/GUESTS New Members: Jim and Amy Lacy, Hunter 28.5, Mamook, Eau Gallie Yacht Basin Guest: Carol Kreig, guest of Tom and Mary Ann O Shea COMMODORE Joe Coleman: Program: There is a change in tonight s program. Two members have graciously stepped forward to entertain us with their experiences. Engine for Sale: Chris Calder has a Honda 10-HP fourstroke engine for sale. Please contact Joe Coleman. Erie Canal Trip: Half the boats are reserved. If you are interested, please contact Joe. GAM: The GAM will be held November Again this year we will man the concessions and have a table promoting our club. Please sign up to volunteer. All those who sign up in advance to volunteer will not have to pay the entrance fee to the GAM. Annual Dinner: Reservation forms are on the table tonight. It will be held at the Radisson at the Port. Donna Oyer reported that the hotel has special room rates of $99.00 for a room and $ for a suite. For more information, check the Foot, Tack & Clew. Miami Boat Trip: Arrangements are being made for the Miami Boat Show in February. Mark your calendar. Membership Renewal: Membership renewal starts this month. Please try to be prompt so that your information can be in the directory. Newsletter: The board has decided to send hardcopies of the newsletter to all our members. This will begin in November. Frank McTernan: Please see the sheet on the table that lists boating items Frank has for sale. Nominating Committee: The Board is having a difficult time putting a nominating committee together. Please contact Joe if you are interested in serving. If you are contacted by the nominating committee to serve on the board, please consider it. If you are interested in one of the positions that are open, please contact a board member. VICE COMMODORE Donna Oyer: Donna thanked Chip for stepping in at the last board meeting. St. Petersburg Boat Show: The St. Pete Boat Show will take place December 5-8. The Pier Hotel is offering ECSA room rates for $ REAR COMMODORE Chip Worster: Cruising Awards: Check out the directory to see if you qualify for any awards and let Chip know. Boy Scout Island Cruise: Jennifer Clendenin talked about the Boy Scout Island cruise. See the Foot, Tack & Clew for complete information. Gail Cordial talked about the Friday night happy hour at their home. See the Foot, Tack & Clew for all the information. Marker 21: Don Theriault reported that five boats sailed to Marker 21 with nine sailors in attendance. They had beautiful weather and a great time. Page Proffitt: MYC Racing: Rum Races now take place on Sundays. For complete racing information, check out Page will send updated information to Bob Wiley for the website and . OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Bob Wiley reminded us about the photo contest. The prize is $ There are two categories: most entries and best photo. Check the website for more information. The 50:50 raffle was won by Mary Ann O Shea. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Nancy Keane, for JoAnn O Sullivan, Secretary Page 4

5 Cruising News Rotary Park Cruise November 9-10 Board of Governors Join us at Rotary Park beginning at noon on Saturday, November 9th. Rotary Park is located at mile marker 908 (Latitude N, Longitude W) on the west side of the ICW just north of the Pineda Causeway. The anchoring is generally good in a sandy bottom. The park pavilion offers restrooms, BBQ grills, electricity and shelter from storms. There is a small beach area for swimming and dinghy parking. There is also a pier which runs out into the anchorage, but the side is rather steep and not easy to exit or enter your dinghy from. Please use caution if you tie up here. The festivities begin at noon on Saturday. Please sign in at the registration booth when you arrive. Barbecue will be provided by Dave Hutson. Attendees should bring additional dishes to complement the BBQ, and desserts! Paper plates, cutlery, ice and cups will be provided by the club. Activities for the day will include the traditional conch blowing contest, corn hole contest, and plenty of music and dancing. Bring your beach chairs and be ready to have a good time! There will be a potluck breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, followed by pavilion cleanup. See you there! Mark your Calendar for the Holiday Boat Parade December 21 Dave and Marci Hutson and Simon Koumjian This year ECSA and MYC are combining their Boat Parade Parties into one big shindig. We have an in with the weather gods. We will have good weather! Come by boat Bring your dink to our dock or to Simon s dock. We are on the Grand Canal directly east of the cut -through between Tortoise Island and Samson s Island. Simon s dock is two houses north of us. Come by car We are at 458 Nautilus Dr. in South Waterway at the end of the cul-de-sac. You may park on the street, in our driveway, or in Simon s driveway (457 Nautilus Dr.) Everyone please bring a dish to share, your favorite beverage, and something to sit on. We will provide fine plastic dinnerware, cheap paper napkins, and equally cheap plastic cups. MYC will bring a keg! Whoo-hoo! - Dining at 1800 on the lawn overlooking the canal. - Boat parade after dinner. - Holiday sing-along after the parade. Bring your instruments and your best singing voice. Questions? Contact Dave at or , hutson1945@gmail.com. Cruising Awards Chip Worster, Rear Commodore Did you Log the greatest distance offshore? 2. Log the greatest distance while cruising to and in the Bahamas? 3. Log the greatest single cruise distance while cruising in Florida waters? 4. Participate in the most ECSA-sponsored cruises? 5. Log the greatest distance on a single voyage in a motor vessel? 6. Log the greatest accumulative cruise distance in inland waterways to a destination outside of Florida? For the official Cruising Award criteria, see page 15 of the 2013 Directory. For award consideration, please send a brief itinerary to Brad Stowers at brad.stowers@gmx.com NO LATER THAN DECEM- BER 1st. Winners will be announced at the Annual Dinner on January 11, Other Upcoming Events November 15-17: SSCA GAM December 5-8: St. Pete Boat Show December 28 - January 1: Vero Beach New Year Cruise January 11, 2014: Annual Dinner February 15, 2014: Miami Boat Show Bus Trip Page 5

6 COMMODORE S THOUGHTS Continued from page 2 VICE COMMODORE VIEW Continued from page 2 to do is fill it out, write a check and mail it in. Speaking of reservations, John has booked the bus for the Miami Boat Show. We plan to have the same pick-up locations, and the price should be just about the same as last year. We ll open the bus up to members and guests of the membership first, then MYC and all others, so again (good grief, you have heard this enough!) don t wait till the last minute. We will serve the usual continental breakfast on the way down and snacks on the way back. Hopefully this year we won t have a flat tire, but in case we do, I will bring a few movies and a bottle of rum. One last thing: If you are planning a trip next year to the Bahamas, Keys, or other locations and want company, please let us know so we can publish the information in the newsletter. John Geraci is planning a trip to St. Augustine in May; he will provide more information sometime soon. Those of you who took cruises last year, please Chip Worster for consideration for our annual awards. Also don t forget to submit your photos for the photo contest to Bob Wiley. Joe and then the Banana River, I felt the same sense of gratitude. I love the place we call home, especially when I talk to my girlfriend who lives in Stratford, Connecticut. Their temperatures have already plummeted into the 30 s, and a whisper of snow is in the forecast. I don t miss the cold, the snow, or the changing seasons. I am perfectly content with the 90 s, the beach, and a night, anytime, at anchor. In a few weeks we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. I wish all of you a special day filled with the love of family and friends. I know that I personally try to be grateful for just being, every day. Thanksgiving is the thankful holiday. Give thanks, count your blessings, and love one another. Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Happy Sails to You, Donna Boy Scout Island Review Jennifer Clendinen Boy Scout Island was the site of a great get together. A couple of boats arrived early on Friday for Happy Hour at the Cordial s house on shore. Thank you, Dave and Gail! Several others arrived by land yacht to socialize. The rest of the ten boats in attendance began to arrive the following afternoon. The weather was absolutely perfect with nice, if shifting, winds and beautiful temperatures. We shared the beach in the afternoon with several motor boats who came and went through the day. Most everyone had arrived by dinner time and provided quite a spread. Many took advantage of the open grill to whip up some gourmet treats (i.e., hotdogs). Later, as the sun began to set, we built a fire and quite a few partook of the age-old tradition of marshmallows/s mores, depending on their tastes. Lots of stickiness, particularly on the kids faces and hands. A good time was had by all. Sunday morning after breakfast, there was a nice northerly breeze for those who were headed south and we saw lots of sails opened for the return trip. We hope that you all had a great sail back. Those of us headed north had to start our motors! In attendance were Jennifer Clendinen and family on Morning Star, Don and Joanne Theriault on Impulse, Chip and Louise Worster on Chip Ahoy, Bob Wiley on Judith III, Dave and Gail Cordial and George Schorn arriving from shore compliments of Bob Wiley s on-thewater limousine service, Terry Schorn arriving in a kayak, Tom and Mary Ann O Shea on Southern Comfort, Susan Conrad and Rick Hushla on Angel, Clay and Patty Showen on Lone Star, Brad and Angie Stowers on Santé, Nate and Wendy Miller and family on Windy Lou, and of course, Roland the Magnificent on Captiva. Thank you so much for coming out and making this such a successful weekend! See you again next year! Jennifer Clendinen Page 6

7 ECSA Photo Contest Bob Wiley As of October 22, there were NO entries in the 2013 Photo Contest. This reminds me of the annual NPR pledge campaign. Donations drag along until, at the last minute, they seem always to get their money. However, I don t see evidence that there will be any entries. Remember there are TWO prizes of $100 each. The best photo category only requires one entry to win, so even if you didn t attend all the club functions, your one photo can take the prize! All information and entry forms are on the ECSA website under ECSA Sailing Photo Awards Program. Member Classified Ads Honda 10-hp four-stroke outboard in excellent running condition. Asking $500 OBO. Joe Coleman Catalina 30 Sailboat, very good condition, wing keel. Includes newer 135 Genoa with furler, full batten main, dodger, bimini with side panels, newer interior upholstery, inflatable dinghy, davits, 4-hp 2-stroke Suzuki OB, CD stereo, VHF, new head. Beautiful! $36,000 or B.O. Call Jesse Camp Two Duracell EGC2 6V batteries. Wired in series to give 12V, these make great house batteries. 20 amp hour rate: 230, minutes at 25 amps: 448. Batteries were bought new May, are in great condition, and are still covered under 12 month warranty. Includes battery boxes to fit the GC2 size and cabling for connecting in a series. $140 for the pair. Contact Brad Stowers at or brad.stowers@gmail.com. Cruisair Carry on Portable A/C Unit for boat with manual asking $325. Contact Jordi Cabre at Please send classified ad updates to Mary Ann at maoshea@bellsouth.net Welcome New Members! Jim and Amy Lacy Come Sail with Us! Page 7

8 ECSA 2014 ANNUAL DINNER Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014 Location: Radisson Resort at the Port 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral Schedule: 5:30 6:30 p.m. Social Hour (cash bar) 6:30 7:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 8:15 p.m. Virtual Tour of Cuba Presented by Phil Thompson 8:15 9:30 p.m. Awards Program, Change of Command and Raffle 9:30 11:00 p.m. Socializing Entrees Boneless Breast of Chicken w/ baked potato $27.00 Grilled Sirloin w/ mashed potatoes $31.00 Grilled Mahi Mahi w/ wild rice $27.00 All dinners include salad, rolls and butter, dessert, fresh brewed coffee, tea and iced tea. Meals include seasoned vegetables and potato or rice as listed. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! Reservations will be accepted through December 20, Complete the following form, including your choice of entrée, and return with your check made payable to East Coast Sailing Association. Bring it to the general membership meeting, or mail to: ECSA, P. O. Box , Satellite Beach, FL Attention: Banquet ECSA Annual Dinner Reservation Form Name of members/guests attending: Boat Name: Entrée selection: Chicken Sirloin (number) x $27 = (number) x $31 = Mahi Mahi (number) x $27 = TOTAL = Page 8

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10 Upcoming 2013 ECSA Events Date Event Contact Nov 9-10 Rotary Park Cruise BOG Nov Southern Seas GAM BOG Dec 21 Christmas Boat Parade Hutson, Koumjian Dec 28 - Jan 1 Vero Beach New Year Cruise Check out for up-to-date racing information. EAST COAST SAILING ASSOCIATION PO Box Satellite Beach FL «First Names» «Last Name» «Street» «City» «State» «Zip» COOP MEMBER