Commodore s Message. An invitation from our Vice-Commodore Jim Eller. There will be a Raft Up on June 9 th 7:30-10pm

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Mainsheet 2017 TSC Officers Commodore Mary Anne Secrist (405)410-8582 m.secrist@sbcglobal.net Past Commodore Keith Campbell (405) 826-1031 kc2glox@gmail.

com Secretary Lorrie Sylvester (405)250-6956 Lorraine-Sylvester@ouhsc.edu Treasurer Fredrica Cottrell (405)364-9902 facottrell@att.

com Thunderbird Sailing Club June 1, 2017 Norman, Oklahoma Commodore s Message May went by in a hurry! We had another successful Leukemia/Lymphoma Cup.

1 Mainsheet 2017 TSC Officers Commodore Mary Anne Secrist (405) Past Commodore Keith Campbell (405) Vice Commodore Jim Eller Rear Commodore Jim Chapman (405) Fleet Captain Jim Waller (580) Secretary Lorrie Sylvester (405) Treasurer Fredrica Cottrell (405) Mainsheet Editor (temp) Les Cummings (405) BoatHouse Manager Phil Moershel (405) Thunderbird Sailing Club June 1, 2017 Norman, Oklahoma Commodore s Message May went by in a hurry! We had another successful Leukemia/Lymphoma Cup. The weather cooperated and everyone had a great time. We raised some money as well. Thank you all for your financial support. We are already considering the date for next year. Ted Streuli gave an interesting program on a newly discovered sunken vessel in the Caribbean at the monthly meeting and the food was wonderful. June gives us lots of excuses to be at the lake. I urge you to join the Moonrise Raft Up on June 9 from 7:30-10PM, (see more below). Great way to spend a Friday evening. The lake is lovely at night. The meeting Luau theme sounds fun. You never know who will turn up in a grass skirt. Now where did I put those parrots? The Kids camps are getting ready to roll. If you don t want to launch or drive boats, just the presence of adults helps keep the kids focused and facilitates transition from one activity to the next. They can be a handful to keep hydrated and sunscreen covered. You can also coach from a kayak or centerboard sailboat. Sunday, June 11 is a TRI-OKC sponsored Youth Triathlon Clinic. These kids were on the front page of The Norman Transcript a few weeks ago. Who knows, if they see sail boats and Sea Scouts they might want to become sailors. Another opportunity to expose youth to our sport and encourage their participation in all sports. Swimming and sailing are lifetime sports. I hope you will note the officers reports. They have all done exceptional jobs to support the club. Let them know their time is appreciated. See you on the water. An invitation from our Vice-Commodore Jim Eller There will be a Raft Up on June 9 th 7:30-10pm Moonrise is at 8:53 pm and Sunset is at 8:44 pm. With a little weather luck it could an absolutely beautiful evening. It has been a while since we held a raft-up. They are lots of fun. Bring your boat or catch a ride on a boat. Meet and anchor in the cove east of the former Clear Bay Café. Bring wine, beer and or snacks to share. The pontoon boat will launch from the BoatHouse about 7:15pm. If you want to ride along on the pontoon boat, be at the BoatHouse by 7pm. Hope to see you there. 1

TSC Potluck and Program Let s Luau!! June 17, 2017 6:00 PM Meeting Theme: Hawaiian Luau. It's not summer until we break out the tiki bar and mini umbrellas.

A big thanks to Richard Elvis Carriger for hosting the May meeting. We understand it was a big success.

2 TSC Potluck and Program Let s Luau!! June 17, :00 PM Meeting Theme: Hawaiian Luau. It's not summer until we break out the tiki bar and mini umbrellas. This month s meeting theme is all about fun, fun, fun!! Don t forget to wear your Hawaiian shirt or grass skirt and bring your favorite Hawaiian decoration. Would You Like To Host A Meeting? A big thanks to Richard Elvis Carriger for hosting the May meeting. We understand it was a big success. And to all who helped in the kitchen and with setup and clean up Thanks your help is really appreciated. If you have an ideal for a meeting theme or would like to host a meeting, contact biker.03@gmail.com or call or text Proposed Meeting Themes: July Asian Cuisine August Garden Vegetable September Mexican Cuisine October Caribbean Cuisine November Thanksgiving December Christmas Potluck: 6:30 PM The meal will take on a Hawaiian theme. BBQ pork Chinese style, Coconut Lime Shrimp Skewers, Salmon, Sweet and Sour Shrimp, Shrimp salad, Green salad with papaya dressing, steamed mixed vegetables and Tropical fried rice. For desert coconut cake, or your favorite Hawaiian recipe. As usual, the club will provide beverages, utensils, plates/bowls, etc... Alphabetical listing: a-g: desserts/breads/nuts h-m: main dish n-s: veggies (hot and cold) t-z: appetizers/fruit/chips Program: Sailboat Instructors {Phil, Paul, Rick, Jerry, Mary Anne) a skill to teach - experiential. My First Mate Judy and Jim Chapman, Rear Commodore 2

From your Treasurer and Membership Secretary: Fredrica Cottrell Leukemia Cup Regatta The Club will be sending a check in the amount of $1,748 to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

We raised $1,075 from the auction and $140 from merchandise sales. New Members: We are pleased to have two new members join the club.

3 From your Treasurer and Membership Secretary: Fredrica Cottrell Leukemia Cup Regatta The Club will be sending a check in the amount of $1,748 to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In addition we will be sending checks in the amount of $130 dollars as direct donations. The club also will be credited for any online donations made through members fundraising pages. We raised $1,075 from the auction and $140 from merchandise sales. New Members: We are pleased to have two new members join the club. Please welcome: Jim Madsen Steven English Membership Information If any of your membership information has changed, please contact: Fredrica Cottrell 2704 Ives Way Norman, OK facottrell@att.net 2017 TSC Membership Directory: You should have received your copy of the new membership directory via in pdf format. If you did not receive, or are have corrections to the Directory, please let me know. Renewing your TSC membership: For those who have responded with your annual renewal payment, Thank You! However, for those who have yet to send theirs in, it is very disappointing to go to my mailbox and find nothing there. It has been slow going for membership renewals this year and I am hoping that if you are among those who have yet to return yours, that you will consider doing so. We really need your support. Thanks!!! If you have not received your renewal, or perhaps misplaced yours, please get in touch with me. Thank you for all your support J Delinquent TSC Membership Renewals It is never too late to renew your membership. Sadly, I still have several members who have not renewed their memberships for the current year. This makes it difficult to keep our budget goals and it makes my volunteer job harder having to personally remind you. If you have not taken care of the current year s renewal, please do so now. We really need you and we desperately need your financial support. If you have any questions about your membership, please contact me. Thanks. TSC FACEBOOK PAGE (Thunderbird Sailing Club) We are trying to keep folks up-to-date with out recent activities on our FB page too. Be sure to LIKE the page so you can get the latest news and photos from the club, BoatHouse, LTEF and BoatHouse consortium members. And share our posts with interested friends. Note: Visitor posts are shown to the right of our editor s posts. 3 Thunderbird Sailing Club membership is a bargain! Be sure to renew yours early. Regular Members $99 per year Associate Members $50 per year Student Members $25 per year

Eight Bells for two former TSC member! Earl Carpenter and Art Marchessault The Thunderbird Sailing Club has had two members cross the bar this week.

They were very competitive sailing their Merit 25 "Soupy San" And Art Marchessault, of St.

They will be greatly missed by all who knew them.

4 Eight Bells for two former TSC member! Earl Carpenter and Art Marchessault The Thunderbird Sailing Club has had two members cross the bar this week. Retired US Naval Pilot, Commander, Earl "Carpy" Carpenter of Norman, a long time member who along with his wife Jan and his son Paul were all terrific sailors and officers of the club. They were very competitive sailing their Merit 25 "Soupy San" And Art Marchessault, of St. Albans Bay, Vermont, who was a TSC member some years ago and sailed competitively aboard his Catalina 25. Our deepest condolences to all their friends and family. They will be greatly missed by all who knew them. Please note that the BoatHouse has a beautiful Memorial Plaque in the entry foyer that contains names of former members and their family members and friends. These plates are engraved and mounted when donations (of $100 or more) are made to the LTEF in their honor. I know that donations are forthcoming in memory of both Earl and his wife Jan (who passed away in 2012) as well as Art. Keep this in mind as friends of the TSC, BoatHouse and LTEF cross the bar. AArt Marchessault 4

Below are listed some of the upcoming volunteer opportunities: June 5 to 9: Summer Kids Camp 9am til 3pm (Jerry Lojka, instructor) June 12: Veterans Luncheon 10am til 1pm (Les Cummings, contact) June

5 Volunteers Needed! Volunteers provide the life blood of an organization. For the Thunderbird Sailing Club this statement rings true. No person in the club is paid for the hours he or she contributes to achieve the goals or promoting sailing, encouraging good sportsmanship, and providing friendship and fun. Below are listed some of the upcoming volunteer opportunities: June 5 to 9: Summer Kids Camp 9am til 3pm (Jerry Lojka, instructor) June 12: Veterans Luncheon 10am til 1pm (Les Cummings, contact) June 26 to 30: Summer Kids Camp 9am til 3pm (Phil Moershel, instructor) July 8: OKASA/GODSA WaterFest all day (Paul Reynolds, contact) July 13 to 15 : Intermediate Sailing Camp 9am til 3pm (Paul Reynolds, contact) Sept 9: CAST for Kids 8am til 2pm (Les Cummings, contact) Check the schedules for upcoming BoatHouse events that you might be interested in Finally, two times a year we have BoatHouse and boat yard cleanup. Sailing experience is not a prerequisite for helping in the activities listed above. A glad hand is. To find out more about these Volunteer activities, check the BoatHouse Schedule in the Mainsheet, check the TSC FaceBook page, check the TSC Wedsite or contact Phil Moershel, Boathouse Chair, pmoershel@sbcglobal.net; or Barbara Schindler, Volunteer Coordinator, bschin@cox.net. 5

Kids Sailing Camps! The Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse at Lake Thunderbird, Norman, OK is holding its 16 th year of Kids Sailing (Day) Camps on June 5-9 and again on June 26-30.

6 Kids Sailing Camps! The Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse at Lake Thunderbird, Norman, OK is holding its 16 th year of Kids Sailing (Day) Camps on June 5-9 and again on June The principal US Sailing Certified instructors are Jerry Lojka ( ) for the June 5-9 camp and Phil Moershel ( ) for the June An additional Intermediate Kids Sailing Camp will be held July for those who are interested in racing. The 5-day class fee is $200 and the 3-day Intermediate Class is $150. Paul Reynolds ( ) is the Principal Instructor for this advanced class. Enrollment is limited to 12 students for each camp. This year the 5-day camps will run from Monday through Friday starting at 9AM each day and ending at 3PM with an hour for lunch. Girls and boys must be 9-13 to enroll and must be able to swim. Each child should bring his/her own lunch and their own PFD (US Coast Guard approved life jacket). Small sailboats are used for training and each child will learn to rig, launch and sail their boat across the lake and return. To enroll online or get additional information, go to and click Learn to Sail. Payment can also be made online via PayPal. Enrollment can also be accomplished by calling one of the Instructors. These classes are filling up so enroll soon! 6

BoatHouse Hosts Veterans What a terrific day for the Norman Veterans Center at the Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse!

The Thunderbird Sailing Club had Marles, Les, Phil, David, Ed, Roger, Les and Teresa help out!

In addition to the TSC members, the Edmond Elks Lodge provided lunch for all the volunteers and had Dale, Gerald, Joddy, LD, Chris, Roger, Lin,

7 BoatHouse Hosts Veterans What a terrific day for the Norman Veterans Center at the Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse! We had sixteen veterans, plus Sarge the vets mascot doggie and 4 great Norman Vet Center staff come out to the Lake Thunderbird BoatHouse. The Thunderbird Sailing Club had Marles, Les, Phil, David, Ed, Roger, Les and Teresa help out! Also, a big Thank you to Cheri Elliott for the delicious dessert! In addition to the TSC members, the Edmond Elks Lodge provided lunch for all the volunteers and had Dale, Gerald, Joddy, LD, Chris, Roger, Lin, Joe, John, Leo and Anita help move the vets to the BoatHouse, serve lunch, move the vets to/from the dock and Pontoon Boat and cleaned up the BoatHouse. The veterans were served a delicious luncheon on the verandah and most took a nice boat ride on the lake thanks to Phil Moershel and the Thunderbird Sailing Club. This was the second of three monthly spring luncheons. The final luncheon will be held on Monday June 12 at 10am until 1pm If YOU have a little time that day please come out and help the veterans, meet the Edmond Elks Lodge volunteers and work with your TSC fellow members. God Bless our veterans1 7

TSC Leukemia Cup Report By: Mary Anne Secrist Great weekend of sailing at the second Leukemia/Lymphoma Cup Regatta hosted by the Thunderbird Sailing Club!

8 TSC Leukemia Cup Report By: Mary Anne Secrist Great weekend of sailing at the second Leukemia/Lymphoma Cup Regatta hosted by the Thunderbird Sailing Club! PRO Phil Moershal did a great job planning and managing the harbor. A special thanks to Regatta Chair, Phil Moershel, Principal Race Officer Paul Pape of OCBC and all the help on the Race Committee boat (Fredrica Cottrell, Daniela Erickson (from the LLS), Sylvia Ritzky, Kerry Knowles, Mike Klatt, and Emily Schuster ). Safety boat operators included Les Cummings, Roger Elliott, Greg Stevens, and David Gray. The four fleets were Catalina 22, San Juan, Spinnaker, and Non-Spinnaker. A total of 12 boats registered. Racers completed two light air courses on Saturday before the winds died. Sundays single long race featured more excitement in heavier air. First place trophies went to: Catalina 22 Fleet: Mary Anne Secrist, "Second Chance" Non-Spinnaker Fleet: Barrett Williamson, "Good Times" Spinnaker Fleet: Bill Etchieson, "Flying Circus" San Juan 21 Fleet: Paul Reynolds, "The Great Pumpkin The Rear Commodores, Judy and Jim Chapman, greeted sailors and volunteers with breakfast items and snacks. The plentiful evening meal included grilled favorites and fried fish. TSC members provided side salads and great deserts. Thanks to all who helped with serving and clean up. The 3rd Annual Silent Auction was successful at raising over $1,000. Lorrie Sylvester and Doris Shoemaker solicited auction items and arranged display. Thanks to all the TSC members and friends who secured or provided a variety of items including artwork, jewelry, and enticing baskets. Everything had a bid and a buyer!! Next year we may be more adventurous and try online bidding. Many people also donated online so we don t know the final tally as yet. Again, many thanks to the planners, racers, crew, auction providers, buyers, food providers, set up and clean up folks from TSC. It was a great weekend and we really appreciate the help and support of all who contributed to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma. 8

9 2017 Leukemia Cup Photos 9

10 Sea Scouts preparing boats for spring and testing safety boat. We meet Saturdays from 10am - 2pm. For more info call Rick

outboard, trailer w/hydraulic brakes and new tires. 2 sets of sails, 2 spinnakers, all in very good condition. The bottom was flawlessly faired and new bottom paint last October.

Contact: James Anderson, 405-249-1768 ROB ROY 23 1987 LOA 28' 8", LOD 22' 8", DWL 21' 0", Beam 6' 11" Draft (board up) 1' 7", Draft (board down) 4'8" Displacement 2,800 lbs, Ballast 900 lbs Sail

11 For Sale! 19' Pocket Cruiser for Sale Starwind 19 Circa 1985 Mainsail, 2 Jibs Good Condition $2,500 Contact: Mike or Teresa Galoob (405) or (405) J-24 For Sale Includes 5hp Honda 4-stroke outboard, trailer w/hydraulic brakes and new tires. 2 sets of sails, 2 spinnakers, all in very good condition. The bottom was flawlessly faired and new bottom paint last October. The running rig is in good condition and the boat is ready to race! It's sitting in a slip at Little River Marina. The slip rental is paid thru mid October. $4700 with the slip and $4200 without. Contact: James Anderson, ROB ROY LOA 28' 8", LOD 22' 8", DWL 21' 0", Beam 6' 11" Draft (board up) 1' 7", Draft (board down) 4'8" Displacement 2,800 lbs, Ballast 900 lbs Sail Area 255 sq ft., Mast Height Above the Water 29' 6" Designed by Ted Brewer. Built by Marine Concepts. Great boat with a lot of unique qualities built into the design. Sails are in very good shape and include mainsail, jib (w/furler), mizzen, and gennaker. Mercury 6hp outboard, mounted in a motor-well (forward of the rudder) Dual axle aluminum trailer. ASKING $8,500 Contact Bobby at ( ) 11

Latest 2017 Schedule for the BoatHouse Date Month Day of Week Time Event 5th-9th June Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Sailing Smart Kids Camp 11th June Sunday All Day Tri-OKC Youth Triathlon Clinic 12th June Monday

Sunday All Day Tri-OKC Youth Triathlon Clinic 13th-15th July Thurs-Sat 9am-3pm Intermediate Sailing Camp 15th July Saturday 9am-2pm Cub Scouts Sailing Day (Ted Strueli) 15th July Saturday 6pm Club

Saturday 6pm Club Meeting 20th Sept Wednesday 8am-5pm Park Ranger Training 8th Oct Sunday 9am-3pm Layton Regatta 21-22 Oct Sat & Sun Sailing Messabout 21st Oct Saturday 6pm Club Meeting 25th Oct

12 Latest 2017 Schedule for the BoatHouse Date Month Day of Week Time Event 5th-9th June Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Sailing Smart Kids Camp 11th June Sunday All Day Tri-OKC Youth Triathlon Clinic 12th June Monday 10am 1pm Norman Veterans Center Luncheon 17th June Saturday 6pm Club Meeting June Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Sailing Smart Kids Camp 8th July Saturday 9am-3pm WATERFEST - OK Adaptive Sports Assoc 9th July Sunday All Day Tri-OKC Youth Triathlon Clinic 13th-15th July Thurs-Sat 9am-3pm Intermediate Sailing Camp 15th July Saturday 9am-2pm Cub Scouts Sailing Day (Ted Strueli) 15th July Saturday 6pm Club Meeting 19th August Saturday 6pm Club Meeting 26th August Saturday 9am-3pm Bridges Day at the BoatHouse 27th August Sunday 6am-noon OKC-Tri Aquathlon 8th-9th Sept Saturday CAST for Kids 16th Sept Saturday 6pm Club Meeting 20th Sept Wednesday 8am-5pm Park Ranger Training 8th Oct Sunday 9am-3pm Layton Regatta Oct Sat & Sun Sailing Messabout 21st Oct Saturday 6pm Club Meeting 25th Oct Wednesday 8am-5pm Lake Ranger Training 5th Nov Sunday All Day Hiram Douglas Regatta 18th Nov Saturday 6pm Club Meeting 9th Dec Saturday 6pm Holiday/Christmas Party If changes need to be made to this schedule, Contact Jim Eller Club racing each Wednesday Apr-Aug, Tri-OKC swims each Tue/Wed, Sea Scouts each Saturday 10-2PM 12

Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to the following TSC members.

that are available, and wish them Happy Birthday on their special day.

June 1 Ted Streuli 7 Courtney Fisher 9 Gus Shaver 14 JB Messer 14 Karen Thurston 19 Jim Shinn 19 Brianna

Allison Tran 11 James Waller 12 Greg Stevens 17 Les Cummings 18 Jennifer Waldrop 18 Bill Rains 19 David

13 Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to the following TSC members. If you would like to help your friend celebrate their birthday, contact them by one of the many mediums that are available, and wish them Happy Birthday on their special day. ays are listed in your TSC Membership Directory. June 1 Ted Streuli 7 Courtney Fisher 9 Gus Shaver 14 JB Messer 14 Karen Thurston 19 Jim Shinn 19 Brianna Teel 22 Fredrica Cottrell 22 Jim Chapman 28 Cheryl Shaw 29 Buff Burtis 30 J. C."Chris" Luppens July 3 Doris Shoemaker 5 Steve Bradford 6 Jenny Lao 7 Michael Galoob 9 Corbett Brown 10 Allison Tran 11 James Waller 12 Greg Stevens 17 Les Cummings 18 Jennifer Waldrop 18 Bill Rains 19 David Brockus 20 Chad Cox 20 Bob Kendrick 20 Ed Shoemaker 22 Judy Chapman 23 Mary Burrows 24 Phil Dame 24 Adam Gibson Lake Thunderbird Depth Can t get enough of that sailing stuff? Bill Rains publishes a monthly sailing newsletter that includes sailing stories, events, seamanship and humor. If interested send an to Bill at sailorbrains@cox.net or visit the website at Bill also operates a business that caters to small THUNDERBIRD SAILING CLUB An Oklahoma Chartered Corporation Affiliated with: United States Sailing Association & Central States Sailing Association 13

Mainsheet TSC Officers. January Commodore Jim Chapman (405)

Mainsheet TSC Officers. January Commodore Jim Chapman (405) Mainsheet Thunderbird Sailing Club January 2018 Norman, Oklahoma 2018 TSC Officers Commodore Jim Chapman (405)556-1035 biker.03@att.net Vice Commodore Jim Madsen 405-301-1742 jimmadsen@yahoo.com Rear Commodore