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Dog Tales v Next Meeting Thurs April 9 5:30 PM Red and Jerry s Inside this issue: Commodore s Log Vice Commodore s Log Landlubbers Banquet Boat Wash Memorial Day Sail On-the Water Sailing Schedule

by Carol Kolesnikoff Landlubbers We had a fine turnout! Several awards were postponed to be given at the monthly meeting on Thursday, April 9 th. Hope to see you there!

1 Dog Tales v Next Meeting Thurs April 9 5:30 PM Red and Jerry s Inside this issue: Commodore s Log Vice Commodore s Log Landlubbers Banquet Boat Wash Memorial Day Sail On-the Water Sailing Schedule Funny Tale Lazarette Event Schedule 10 Upcoming Events Details found in newsletter Meeting Apr 9 Coordinators Mtg. Apr 18 Volume 34, Issue 4 April 2015 Commodore s Log Ahoy Mates! by Carol Kolesnikoff Landlubbers We had a fine turnout! Several awards were postponed to be given at the monthly meeting on Thursday, April 9 th. Hope to see you there! Just in case you missed it, Lori Conway graciously received the coveted Broken Mast Award. We are grateful to our Rear Vice Commodore, Janet Heinen, who did a super job setting up our meetings last year and organizing the Landlubbers banquet this year. Thank you, Janet! Sailing Coordinators and Skippers Meeting Spring has sprung, the ice has melted, the wind is up, and the sailing season in the Rockies is almost here. Our On-The-Water Coordinator, Gary Kieft is planning the annual Sail Coordinator & Boat Skipper meeting for Saturday, April 18 th. Plan to attend if you might be interested being a skipper or sailing event coordinator this season. Skippers - Boat Owners Some of you have sent me your insurance Declarations page. Thanks! If you have not, you can either bring it to the meeting on Thursday, April 9 th or send it to me by or snail mail (eatingethically@gmail.com or 1827 Quail Street, Apt 1, Lakewood, CO 82015). Sailing Event Highlights The Annual Boat Wash is May 2 nd and Becky is in charge! Take advantage of this opportunity to clean up your hull and keel. Ladies Day is our first sail of the season. Don t miss it! Glendo Lake, Wyoming Diana Bliss and Carol Kolesnikoff are planning the 2015 Memorial Day Weekend at Glendo this year. Our new member, Duane Sylvester, lives, farms and hunts in Wyoming. If we are lucky, he will supply elk steaks! Cross your fingers! We can always count on good winds, a campground every nature lover will relish, a big lake, and fine sailing at Glendo. Space is very limited so bring your checkbook and plan to sign-up at the April meeting. Boat Wash & Sail May 2 Ladies Day Sail May 17

2 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 2 Commodore s Log Cont d Lake Granby A good time is always had by all at our annual 4 th of July sail. Once again, Becky Mock and Tom Prebynski are organizing this sail. You can marvel at the beautiful mountains surround this magnificent lake, but space is limited, so you may want to reserve your spot by signing-up at the April meeting. Catalina Island Neil Wiler has sailed from Newport California to Catalina Island and wants to do it again with club members in September. More to come on this. Lake Pueblo in warm and sunny southern Colorado The Salty Dogs received an open invitation from the Pueblo Sailing Club to join in their Saturday Regattas from April 11 through October 24. Any time two or more sailboats are on the water, the race is on! If you are interested in racing on Lake Pueblo, be sure to let Gary Kieft know, so he can coordinate at least a week ahead of time. It would be fun to carpool to Pueblo Lake a few times this summer! I m looking forward to seeing you on April 9 th to welcome in our 2015 sailing season! Carol Kolesnikoff, Commodore Vice Commodore s Log by John Venema Vice Commodore s Corner Ahoy sailors, You can t say I didn t advise you when I introduced myself as Salty Dog s Vice Commodore for 2015.I said I would have an emphasis on education. As the Squadron Education Officer for the Boulder Valley Sail and Power Squadron, I arrange courses, seminars and articles related to boating. A web blast was sent out earlier this month regarding a sailing class being offered by the Boulder Valley Sail and Power Squadron. Dates are set for courses on Seamanship, Advanced Piloting and Weather. Soon, I will have made arrangements for the Sailing course in May and also for a course in Electronic Navigation in October. [See page 8 of this newsletter for more information.]

Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 3 Vice Commodore s Log Cont d Join in the fun and get yourself well qualified to captain boats and enjoy safe and fun

If you have additional questions or want to take a course, give me a call or email me.

You will learn about other opportunities that are available to you from this great organization. Spring is here!

3 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 3 Vice Commodore s Log Cont d Join in the fun and get yourself well qualified to captain boats and enjoy safe and fun sailing! For descriptions of these courses visit USPS.org and go to the education department. If you have additional questions or want to take a course, give me a call or me. A reminder that I will introduce instructors from the United States Coast Guard Reserve at our monthly meeting on April 9. You will learn about other opportunities that are available to you from this great organization. Spring is here! It is nearing the time we get on the water! John Venema, V.C. Annual Landlubbers Celebration The annual Landlubbers Celebration was held on March 14 at Windsor Gardens Blossoms Restaurant. Fun was had by all! Thanks to Janet Heinen and Dick Hug for all the hard work in putting it together.

4 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 4 Save the Date Fifth Annual Boat Wash Saturday, May 2, 2015 Reservoir Here is an opportunity for club members to assist boat for the season. The Plan Arrive at in the morning of the 2 nd. Meet boat owners by 9:00 AM at Lakeview Parking area (at end of road to campsites B & C) to help as needed. Pot luck lunch (Bring your own entrée and a side dish or dessert to share. You will also need your own table service and drink and a chair.) Finishing cleaning/launching boats. Sail, sail, sail (at captains discretion) I will not be camping this year, but feel free to do so if you choose. Cost of campsites is $ Campsites can have one hard side camper and a tent; no more than 2 vehicles per site. Make your own reservations. If someone has a pressure washer we can use, please let me know. We have water available at the parking lot but no electricity. If you own a boat and would like to have it cleaned and polished, please let me know. Contact Becky Mock if you are interested.

Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 5 Memorial Day Sail at Glendo Lake in Wyoming - Friday, May 22 Monday, May 25 Glendo State Park is about a 3-hour drive going north on I-25.

5 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 5 Memorial Day Sail at Glendo Lake in Wyoming - Friday, May 22 Monday, May 25 Glendo State Park is about a 3-hour drive going north on I-25. We will camp in the lush Two Moons campground. There is a hiking trail along the cliff overlooking the lake to the marina. The water level is good. Sailboats will have slips. Cliff Randall is making the slip reservations. Space is limited, so plan to bring your check to reserve your spot to the April meeting. Cost is being calculated, and will be announced at the meeting. Upon entrance to the park, each car pays a daily state park fee of $6 per day. We will arrange carpooling. Only two vehicles per campground are permitted. Extra cars can park in the marina lot. We will have a group dinner on either Friday or Saturday night with the main course supplied (maybe elk). Plan to bring a side dish or dessert. Plan to eat out at Mike s Restaurant in town on Sunday night. Bring food for other meals including breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. Coordinators: Diana Bliss Carol Kolesnikoff

Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 6 On-the-Water Schedule by Gary Kieft Below are Lake Pueblo Sailing Club s dates. Saturdays are Rallies and the Wednesday sails can be something other, and more social.

6 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 6 On-the-Water Schedule by Gary Kieft Below are Lake Pueblo Sailing Club s dates. Saturdays are Rallies and the Wednesday sails can be something other, and more social. Contact me as far in advance as you can about any date you d like to go, and I ll both liaison with LPSC and unite Dogs who have called me. LPSC always needs crew!, so feel free to go down there without a boat! LPSC will hold a rally on the second Saturday of each month. There will be additional Spring and Fall dates on the fourth Saturdays of June, September, and October. Here are the Saturday Rally dates for 2015: April 11 May 9 May 30 June 13 June 27 July 11 August 8 September 12 September 26 October 10 October 24 Many of our sails still need a coordinator, so if you can help out with a couple hours of your time, you sail for free (as always). See you on the water! - Gary Kieft

7 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 7 Proposed 2015 Salty Dog Sailing Club Schedule By Shellback Gary Kieft To volunteer as a Coordinator, please call Gary Saturday, May 2 Date Event Location Coordinator Boat Wash - SCRUB my hull, Swabbie! - Launch, and Sail! Becky Mock Sunday, May 17 Ladies Day Sail (Ladies sail free) Blair Ohler & Shane Brouillette Friday - Monday Memorial Day Weekend Sail Glendo, WY Diana Bliss & Carol Kolesnikoff May Thursday, June 11 Meeting Sail Coordinator needed. Saturday, June 13 Saturday, June 20 or 27 (coordinator s choice) Thursday Monday, July 2-5, leave on the 6 th Ahoy, New Members! Sail (New members sail for ½ price) Men s Day Sail (Men Members sail free) 3-5 Day 4 th of July Mountain Sail: Setup on Thurs, depart on Sun. Lake Granby More vessels sought! Debbi Kethley & Art Blevins Coordinator needed. Becky Mock & Tom Prebynski Thursday, July 9 Meeting Sail Gary Kieft Friday-Saturday, July Come whenever works for you! Friday Evening, July 31 2 Day Mountain Sail (Avoids Dillon-Club s Dillon Open on Aug 1-2) Full Moon Evening Sail (Moon rise at 8:20 pm) Lake Dillon John & Patsy Venema Coordinator needed. Saturday, August 1 Day Sail Coordinator needed. Saturday/Sunday, August 8-9 Come whenever works for you! Get Cool in the Mountains Sail Lake Dillon Coordinator needed. Thursday, August 13 Meeting Sail - Perseid Meteors Gary Kieft Friday-Sunday, August Camping reservations? Chataquapalooza! Sat. raft up party with BVSPS and BBQ dinner at campgrounds, Sun. Sail Gary Kieft & Carol Kolesnikoff Saturday, August 22 or 29? Day Sail? Coordinator needed. Friday, Sept. 4- Mon. 7 th (Governor s Cup Sept. 5 th -6 th ) Traditionally a 3 Day Mountain Labor Day Sail (possible day sail) Lake Dillon Lori Conway Fri, Sept. 11- Mon. Sept. 14 Flotilla Survivors / Marina Sailing Newport to-catalina Is. California Newport to-catalina Is. Neil Wiler Sat. Sun., Sept [Sept is also possible] Cruise and Swim with Lake Pueblo Sailing Club for a Saturday Rally Lake Pueblo Gary Kieft [RSVP early please] Sunday, September 27 Saturday, October 10 or 17 and/or 24? Total Lunar Eclipse Sail. In totality 8:11-9:23 p.m. End of Season Sail and Après-Sail with Cocktail Social on the docks! Shane Broullette Coordinator needed.

8 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 8 Lazarette Another Save the Date! Upcoming Sailing Course Introducing the Sailing course to be taught by Boulder Valley Sail and Power Squadron member Jerry Lecocq. Learn all about how sailing vessels work, rules of the road, sail trim, maintenance, safety, navigation, etc. Obtain the confidence to captain your own boat. The course will take place over five consecutive Wednesday evenings May 27 through June 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Jerry s home Course Fee: [textbook and all course materials included] $80 for Squadron members ($40 for second student sharing same textbook) $115 for nonmembers ($35 will be refunded if nonmember joins Squadron within 6 months) Questions? Contact John Venema, Squadron Education Officer or Jerry Lecocq Sign-up deadline is April 16, Your received check will secure your reservation for this course. Make checks payable to BVSPS and be sure to include your address, home address, and phone number. Mail checks to: John Venema, Squadron Education Officer. Reminder Lake Granby Sail July! We have four campsites reserved for 2 July to 5, 6 July. These are #s 94, 95, 96, and 97. (We do not have the same sites as last year, as they were already taken by someone else. These are near our old sites, but not as large.) There will be a sign up sheet at the next meeting in April. If you have questions call me or Becky Mock anytime. TOM PREBYNSKI THANKS

Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 9 This Month s Nautical Term Colours The national flag or ensign was known aboard ship as her colours and a very important issue when ships engaged in battle as the survival

9 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 9 This Month s Nautical Term Colours The national flag or ensign was known aboard ship as her colours and a very important issue when ships engaged in battle as the survival of so many of today s expressions explain. True colours, false colours, show your colours, nail your colours to the mast, go down with colours flying, come off with flying colours, etc., etc. -from Salty Dog Talk, The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions, Bill Beavis and Richard G. McCloskey, 1983 Does this look like Spring sailing in Colorado?? Brrrr! Source: SAIL Magazine, Under Sail, March 5, 2015 Cold-Weather Sailing Gear Courtesy of Laura Debus

10 Volume 34, Issue 4 Page 10 Salty Dog Sailing Club Officers Commodore Carol Kolesnikoff Vice Comm John Venema Membership Debbi Kethley Secretary Diana Bliss Dry Land Barbara Morris On the Water Gary Kieft Newsletter Lucy Bambrey Treasurer Janet Heinen Web Admin Art Blevins We re on the web! The Salty Dog Sailing Club, Inc. is a Colorado nonprofit organization composed of couples and singles interested in sailing and socializing with others who share their love for the sport. Boat owner and nonowners are welcome! The Club plans about a dozen sails each season, including day and weekend sails at nearby lakes. Special three day holiday trips often include Lake Granby or Pueblo Reservoir in Colorado, Lake McConaughy in Nebraska, or Glendo Reservoir in Wyoming. Salty Dog members have also organized charter sails in the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Greece, and France. Aside from sailing, we have a variety of fun dryland activities throughout the year. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, except for March, November, and December when there are banquets and special parties. Meetings during the off season are held at Red and Jerry s at 1840 W Oxford Ave. #B, Sheridan, CO Beginning in June regular club meetings resume at the Marina. Rendezvous at the Seagull ( Marina) Restaurant around 5:30-6:00 for socializing with other members and to order dinner. A brief meeting will follow with the goal of being on the water by 7:00 pm. Event Schedule Date Event Location Coordinator/Presenter Thursday, April 9, 2015 Meeting Red and Jerry s Janet Heinen Saturday, May 2, 2015 Boat Wash & Sail Becky Mock Saturday, May 17, 2015 Ladies Day Sail Blair Ohler & Shane Brouillette Sat.-Sun., May Memorial Day Sail Glendo Reservoir Diana Bliss & Carol Kolesnikoff Only 31 Days until Sailing Season! Articles for next issue are due on the 25th.

Dog Tales. Commodore s Log. by Carol Kolesnikoff

Dog Tales. Commodore s Log. by Carol Kolesnikoff Dog Tales v Volume 35 Issue 12 December 2016 Commodore s Log Log by Carol Kolesnikoff Next Meeting Sat Dec 3 5:00 PM Blossom s Restaurant Inside this issue: Commodore s Log Vice Commodore s Log Membership