The Tacking Times Newsletter

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1 Lake Charles Yacht Club The Tacking Times Newsletter MAY 2015 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LAKE CHARLES YACHT CLUB Board News The LCYC will host bicycle riders with the Texas 4000 on June 5th and 6th. Dinner and a program covering their mission is scheduled for Friday night. All are invited to welcome the riders to the club, dinner, and then a program explaining their mission. A work party has been scheduled for May 30th to clean up the grounds and clubhouse prior to receiving the guests. You help is always appreciated. 4 loads of rocks were delivered and spread for the drive to the club. Thanks todavid Sargent for coordinating the effort. Please contact Harbormaster or groundskeeper if you add, remove, and/or relocate a boat or trailer. Please add identification (name) to trailer. We are close to having a date for painting the clubhouse. Please remove items stored under the clubhouse if you don t want them moved by someone else prior to painting. The board is reviewing dates and contacting instructors for Sailing Lessons in June. If you are interested in helping, let a board member know. ULTER Project Paula Johnson at thejohnsons_70669@hotmail.com is asking for volunteers to take up to 25 teens/ adults for sailing on one of these dates. July 2, 9 or 14 th. If a private boat owners would like to provide rides and coordinate to have guests at LCYC please contact Paula. The board members phone numbers are listed by the LCYC phone at the club house. Board Meetings are normally at the Club House on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm Welcome New Member Eric Vanover LCYC Calendar and Race Schedule Wed May 20 Series 2, Race 5 Wknd May Spring Fling Port Arthur, TX Sat May 23 Race to Prien LCYC Wed May 27 Series 2, Race 6 Sat May 30 Work Party LCYC 9:00am Wed Jun 3 Series 3, Race 1 New Series Begins Fri Jun 5 Texas 4000 LCYC Hosting Event Wed Jun 10 Series 3, Race 2 Sat Jun 13 Flag Day Regatta LCYC Wed Jun 17 Series 3, Race 3 Wknd Jun Flying Scot N. AM. Bay Waveland YC Sat Jun 20 Cheese Burgers in Paradise LCYC 2015 Board Members COMMODORE: John Harris VICE COMMODORE: Bob Dilmore REAR COMMODORE: Richard Doss TREASURER: Sheron Faulk SECRETARY: Brandon Jones HARBORMASTER: Guy Richards GROUNDS: David Sargent RACE COMMITTEE: John Kalna SOCIAL CHAIR: Stephen Harris NEWSLETTER EDITOR: James Latour Inside this issue: Board News 1 Texas Wed Series 2 3 Contraband Regatta 5 On the Water 6 Financial Info 7 Join Us On 9

2 THE TACKING TIMES NEWSLETTER Page 2 Texas 4000 Hosted by LCYC on June 5th Riders arriving at LCYC at ~6:00pm, dinner ~6:30pm, and program ~7:30pm.

3 Wednesday Series 2 THE TACKING TIMES NEWSLETTER Page 3 We hope to see you out on Wednesday s to enjoy the afternoon...

4 THE TACKING TIMES NEWSLETTER Page 4 LCYC 14th Annual Messabout - April 18th We had several visitors from out of town that participated in the Messabout. The group visited and chatted boating during the day and hot dogs, black beans & rice was served for lunch. Thanks to LCYC and everyone that helped in any way. The day was enjoyed in spite of the dreary weather.

5 THE TACKING TIMES NEWSLETTER Page 5 Contraband Days Regatta May 9th Contraband Day s Regatta Winners John Kalna 1 st place multihulls Ricky Richardson 2 nd place multihulls (Port Arthur YC) Phillippe Girard 3 rd place multihulls Al Reese 1 st place monohulls David Sargent 2 nd place monohulls Ken Abrahams 3 rd Place monohulls What s Happening...

6 THE TACKING TIMES NEWSLETTER On the Water Page 6

7 LCYC Financial Summary THE TACKING TIMES NEWSLETTER Page 7 (113 LCYC Members)

8 THE TACKING TIMES NEWSLETTER Page 8 Blessing of the Boats May 31st The Propeller Club Ports of SW Louisiana will host a blessing of boats on SUNDAY May 31 at 3PM at the Civic Center Seawall on Lake Charles. Any boat, from tugboats and fishing boats to canoes and Kayaks, can proceed by the SEAWALL area to receive a blessing. This ceremony is in honor of National Maritime Day which recognizes all mariners service to the United States. Boats will be lined up to proceed in procession. Call Ship to Shore for further information. For Sail Flying Scot #966 Sailboat - $3600 (Lake Charles) Solid boat (hull / deck) Dry Sailed -New Main from Schurr Sails - raised only ~4 times -Jib in great shape. -Flying Scot boat cover -Trailer / bearings replaced recently -Recent upgrade to all standing and running rigging -Extra sails WWP Potter 19 is for sale. It is located at the Lake Charles Yacht Club in Lake Charles. Asking $5,500 with the trailer. It includes 5 hp Nissan long shaft motor, boarding ladder, bimini, furling jib, mainsail cover and current registrations. Ken Abrahams , kabrahams@bellsouth.net Please Remember Lock the gate when you leave. Please clean the clubhouse after use Please do not leave the air conditioners running. If you took it out (boats, gear, sails, silverware, whatever), put it back. Pick up your trash and dispose of it in the garbage cans or the dumpster. For extra credit, you can pick up someone else s trash they left out If something on a club boat breaks, report it to a member of the Board or Ship to Shore so that repairs can be made

9 P.O. Box 727 Lake Charles, LA LCYC is member of: Gulf Yachting Association and U.S. Sailing Join Us On Facebook Page Yahoo Groups LCYC Website DUES AND FEES Dues and fees must be received no later than the 15th of the second month of the quarter to avoid late fee. Payments are applied to older balances first. Mail to LCYC, P.O. Box 727, Lake Charles, LA 70601