Commodore sreport Sandra Lindsey As we prepare for the busiest time of

November 2016 Volume 48 Number 11 DittyBag Lake Canyon Yacht Club, Canyon Lake, Texas the SAIL CANYON LAKE www. lcyc.net Commodore sreport Sandra Lindsey As we prepare for the busiest time of the year for use I can t help but take a few minutes to reflect on the community of LCYC. It was never more apparent to me than this past weekend in Port Aransas. Fred was sailing in the Harvest Moon Regatta at Lakewood Yacht Club. The race is from Galveston to Port Aransas. I drove down to pick Fred up on Friday after work. Early on Saturday, we met the rest of the crew at the boat. We had already begun to hear about this amazing boat that finished in record time. Come to find out it was Chris Croninger from LCYC. His elapse time was 11:15:23. Great Job, Chris. As the day wore on we kept running into more and more LCYC members. All in all, I think there were around 20 or so LCYC members at the Dinner and trophy presentation. It was great to see so many members out supporting sailboat racing in Texas. It was also great to be away from home and yet feel so at home. Wurstfest is only a couple of weeks away. If you haven t yet figured out what you can do just get in touch with Lynn Simpson. She knows all the spots that need filling. It is amazing how much fun you can During Wurstfest remember to be good hosts. There will be many people who are not accustomed to our rules. If you see someone violating a rule, make sure you are most gracious if you need to help them understand. Let our guests pull their boats first. They have a boat to pack and in most cases a long drive home. Help when you can and always make them feel welcome and planning to come back next year. The Nominating Committee has been hard at work finding members who are willing to spend one Saturday a month at Board of Governors meeting. This committee is also charged with finding a Vice Commodore for next year as well. Start your plans to attend all our December functions. The annual meeting will be Dec. 3. Reservations are limited. If you want to attend, you will need to make reservations as soon as you can. Dec. 6th is the final Keelboat race date of the year. It will be followed by the Commodore s Grog. I am researching Grog recipes now. Dec. 7th is the final Commodore s Grog for the year and the final race date for Boardboats. New Year s Eve is the final event for the year. There will be an informal party that night. There will be more details to follow. As you can see Dec. is busy and you need to plan on attending. So, sync your calendars and make your plans. I ll see you around the club. Sandra Welcome NewMembers Sally & Bill Bittick...Kyle, TX CALENDAR November 4-6 Wurstfest Regatta - Boardboats & Centerboards November 11-13 Wurstfest Regatta - Keelboats & Multihulls November 19-20 J22/J24 Regatta November 25-27 U.S. Sailing Instructor Course Table of Contents Adaptive Sailing........ 5 Boat Registration........ 2 Classifieds.......... 6-7 Fall Workday.......... 4 Port Co-Captains........ 4 Wurstfest............. 3 Wurstfest Boat Launchings. 2 Photo by Lisa Begley

Wurstfest Boat Launchings Jean Junker During the Annual Wurstfest Regatta (Nov 4th-Nov 6th & Nov 11th- Nov13th) LCYC will deploy Launch Ramp Crews to assist and supervise the launching and retrieval of boats during the event on both weekends. In preparing for a Safe, Fun and Efficient launch and retrieval process we wanted to remind our membership about the process and ask for your continued cooperation during the event and to remind everyone of several items that will facilitate our and your enjoyment during the Wurstfest weekends. The upper dry parking areas of the club grounds generally are taken over by car, trailer and camper parking during the event. Anyone who has a boat parked to the east of the entry gate is encouraged to get their boats launched early (on Friday if possible) to prevent getting your boat blocked in. Additionally, the dock & grounds crew will be blocking off the launch ramp parking area at noon on Friday so please do not park any cars or trailers in this area; we need the entire space clear for rigging of board boats and for traffic control. SAIL CANYON LAKE! The first few sections of the dock at the ramp will also be blocked off as a reminder not to tie your boats in this area. If you launch early, please move your boats into the lagoon parking areas or toward the lake end of the docks. After racing is completed please be considerate about where you sail into and where you dock your boat. If you don't plan on pulling out immediately then we ask that you keep to the lake end of the docks to facilitate us pulling out those who are leaving and perhaps allow us to give priority space to our out of town guests who have a long drive. The maneuvering around idle boats at the dock during haul-out is the single most important factor that slows down the entire haul-out process for everyone. The Launch Ramp Crews generally do a great job of keeping everyone safe and expediting the launch and haul-outs and controlling traffic and boat retrieval order. Your understanding of our process and cooperation is much appreciated. Have a Fun and Safe Wurstfest Regatta! Wurstfest Camping There will be no camping in front the of lighthouse due to the relocation of the septic system. Please locate your camp in designated areas on club grounds. Texas Boat Registration Information Steve Edlund Texas Parks and Wildlife may be visiting our docks and slips by year end. There is potential for being penalized by TXPW if your boat registration is not current. Here is a summary of the registration requirements. All motorboats and all outboard motors must be titled, including sailboats 14 feet and over in length Effective January 1, 2004, vessels documented by the U.S. Coast Guard are required to have state registration Boat registrations are valid for a two-year period Thank you for your assistance. Lake Canyon Yacht Club Officers Commodore Sandra Lindsey Vice Commodore Lynn Simpson Rear Commodore Bob Wickman Secretary Kathy Leubner Treasurer Renee Kizziar Port Co-Captains Anu Day Margaret McGill Rear Commodore for Sail Jake Mathis Board of Governors 2015-2016 2016-2017 Robin Engel Jack Carter Jean Junker Phil Crane Ben Kyzar Steve Edlund Mike Samulin Janet Lockhart Wilson Tarver Legal Counsel to the BOG - Jim Kizziar 2016 Committee Chairs Adaptive Sailing Bill McVey Adult Sail Training B McVey/L Simpson Audit Committee Ed Miller Budget Committee Henry McGill Cabana Owners Chris Besch Corps of Engineers Pete Macler Docks & Grounds Dave Sanford Vice Docks & Grounds Joe O'Brien Emergency Task Force Josef Scherm Junior Sailing Sylvie Mathis Long Range Planning Ray Leubner Membership Jim Garity Personnel Mike Samulin PHRF Jim Garity Safety Pete Macler Slip Utilization Steve Edlund Technology Brian Mikiten TSA Rep Ruben Davila Women's Sail Training Lynn Simpson Wurstfest Regatta Lynn Simpson Staff Club Administrator Carolyn Cole Property Manager Josef Scherm Docks & Grounds Staff Donny Ahr Ray Houston Ditty Bag Bill Cook Website Elizabeth Bentzen 2 November 2016 Copyright 2007-2016 Lake Canyon Yacht Club

WurstfestRegatta Lynn Simpson Wurstfest Regatta I - Boardboats & Centerboards - November 4-6 Wurstfest Regatta I I- Keel Boats & Multihulls - November 11-13 LCYC is ready to roll out the red carpet for the 48th Annual Wurstfest Regatta. Registrations over both weekends are looking good with 41 entrants for WFR I, and 20 entrants for WFR II. The numbers for both weekends will continue to climb! Of interest for WFR I...the RS Aero is really making its debut. This performance single handed boat boasts 14 entrants so far. That number, I am certain, will continue to climb. Of interest for WFR II we have 2 foiling catamarans that will be competing. Spectators for each weekend will be in for a treat watching these performance boats race around the respective courses. Food, glorious, food! We have some delicious meals lined up over both weekends. A hearty breakfast will be served each morning. A delicious dinner of Kiolbassa sausage with all the trimmings is on the menu for Saturday dinner. Sunday lunch will be the last of the WFR meals; I have it on good authority that chicken salad is on the menu for both weekends! LCYC is well known for its hospitality and good food. The two weekends of Wurstfest Regatta will be no exception. There is a great line up of raffle items for both Saturdays, make it a point to check out the raffle items early! Entertainment on Saturday evening for WFR I & II will be provided by Jazz Blues and Diamonds. Volunteers, so many of you have reached out to help, we are in great shape. Thank You. Well, I think I ve said enough. I ll see you at The Wurstfest Regattas. Zum Wohl! SCHEDULE FOR BOTH WEEKENDS FRIDAY: 4-9 PM Registration & meal for racers SATURDAY: 7-9 AM - Breakfast 8-9 AM - Registration 10 AM Opening ceremony & Skippers Meeting 11:30 AM First Signal for first race 5-6 PM Post-race refreshments 6-7:30 PM Dinner; raffle drawings after dinner 6-9:30 PM Live music under the LCYC tent SUNDAY: 7-9 AM Breakfast 10 AM First Signal for first race. No warning signals after 12 noon. 12-2 PM Lunch and refreshments 2 PM Awards Ceremony Reminder 1: Daylight Savings Time ends on November 6! (Fall back 1 hour at 2:00 am) Reminder 2: Parking will be very limited around the clubhouse during WFR. Parking will be available at the top of the hill. Do not block driveways! 2016 Wurstfest Regatta Sponsors 3 November 2016 Copyright 2007-2016 Lake Canyon Yacht Club

Fall Work Day Lynn Simpson and Dave Sanford For the October 15th work day, approximately 30 volunteers came to lend a hand with the different projects lined up for that morning. According to property manager Joseph Scherm, 90% of the projects were completed! Painting, shrub trimming, parking lot restriping, floating dock demolition, and the list goes on! The galley team; led by Port Captain Anu Day fed the work day folks a delicious breakfast and lunch. Thank you to Anu and her Gold Crew: Joe O Brien, Carolyn Harris, Mary Lindsey and Sue Radley. Thank you to all of the volunteers: Jack Mogab, Bill McVey, Harold Simmons, Chris & Debbie Fogle, Bruce Dunn, Bog Godlewski, Rick Walker, Glen Graham, Christopher Watze, Fred Day, Bill & Ann Cook, Roger and Terry Beasley, Margaret McGill, Elizabeth Bentzen, Bill Clark, Hans Kohler, Wilson Tarver, Chris Nichols, and William Lyssy who took time out of their Saturday to lend a hand with getting LCYC ship shape, for the upcoming Wurstfest Regatta. Last but not least thank you to Joseph, Donny, and Ray for their help and support on this successful and productive LCYC work day! The Docks and Grounds crew have been busy readying the club for Wurstfest. Resuracing of the dock A walkway has been completed. Port Co-Captains Anu Day & Margaret McGill Last month we reported that the shrimp boil was in the works. It was a huge success! If you were there you know what I m talking about. If not, be sure to mark your calendar for LCYC social events for next year (and the rest of 2016), and enjoy your membership benefits to the max. Thanks so much to shrimp boiler extraordinaire Ed Booth, Ed and Georgina Taddia, Dee and Rick Minerva, Elizabeth Bentzen, Mary Lindsey, Ray and Kathy Leubner, and Phil and Emily May. On October 8, Joe and Lonna O Brien and Carolyn Harris fed about 50-60 people following keel boat races. The next day, Stacy and Steve Wilson, Jack Mogab and his guest Leticia fed about 60 people at the Commodore s Breakfast. On October 15, breakfast and lunch were served to volunteer workers by Joe and Lonna O Brien, Carolyn Harris, Sue Radley, Mary Lindsey and Anu Day. Susie Boedeker and Sue Radley will feed the board boat racers on October 23. All these events, and we are still gearing up for Wurst- Fest! If you haven t had a turn in the kitchen, be sure to do your part and sign up for something. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who has volunteered in the kitchen. The kitchen has been cleaned out in preparation for WurstFest activities. If you are hosting an event, be sure to check the supplies we already have before purchasing something. If you can t make it to the club to do inventory, check with Margaret or Anu. Wanted LCYC is looking for a special person or persons to take on the role of Port Captain for 2017! If you are a team player, enjoy planning and organizing, preparing and cooking (with help of course) a variety of meals for a crowd, then we need to talk! Please contact me, (Lynn Simpson) at vicecommodore@ lcyc.net so that we can discuss the possibility of filling this very important position. Thank You! We d like to call your attention to the need for a Port Captain for 2017. If you enjoy the good food and great social events at LCYC, please consider volunteering. Many people are willing to help - that s never a problem thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of club members. Kathy Leubner has already volunteered to coordinate the Commodore s Breakfasts for 2017! But we need someone to be in charge to recruit and coordinate all the volunteers and do a few recurring jobs, such as stocking the kitchen and communicating with club members via email and the Ditty Bag. It s a lot of work, but like most gratifying activities, it s well worth the effort. Please talk to Margaret McGill or Anu Day if you would like more information about the job. See you on the water or at the club, Margaret McGill & Anu Day LCYC 1967 4 November 2016 Copyright 2007-2016 Lake Canyon Yacht Club

Adaptive Sailing Bill McVey My sincerest thanks to all of you who volunteered to help with our Adaptive Sail outing Saturday 10/1! After having just 4 boats signed up seven days beforehand, 12 more boats and skippers and crews joined in the following week! You can't imagine how wonderful it was to get this kind of response, I'm just sorry we couldn't "employ" everyone! We had 33 guests from Door-in-the-Wall Texas signed up to attend this time (31 to sail), and it has been normal for 2 or 3 families to not show up for one reason or another. This time seven people weren't able to attend. In addition, one wheelchair-bound lady who did attend and is quadriplegic as a result of a recent car accident, at the last minute was just too afraid to try to get on our boats, so she and her two family members left before sailing. This left us with 21 guests to sail which required 9 of the 11 boats we had ready to sail. I know it was disappointing to the crews of those two boats not to have anyone to take out. My apologies to them, but there is just no way of knowing for sure. The plan for our next outing (May 2017) will be to load those two boats first! After a brief orientation to sailing, we had a wonderful hot dog lunch provided by our A- galley team of Carolyn Harris, Lonna O'Brien, Sue Radley, Mary Lindsey, and of course, chief griller Joe! It turned out to be a very nice day except for the lack of much breeze but everyone managed to find the few zephyrs that came along. Luckily our guests didn't seem to mind at all, they were just delighted to be on the water with us. Thank you all for providing the opportunity to our guests for a fun day sail on Canyon Lake. They are always very appreciative of you, and of our club in general, for providing this wonderful opportunity. I'd like to ask all our club members to thank those who volunteered their time and talents. In addition to our galley crew, they are Doug Toepperwein, Bill Day, Glenn and Lynda Miller, Chris and Debbie Fogle, Terry Tomko, Bill Cochran, Harold Simmons, Ed Taddia, Kevin Clark, Bob Middleton, Joe McDonough, Ray Leubner, Bruce Dunn, Chris Copeland, Steve Wilson, Jack Mogab, Craig Uberroth, Elizabeth Bentzen, Bill Cook, Fred Day, Jim and Judy Ritchie, Lynn Simpson, David Lindow, Dan and Linda Hollingsworth, Robert and Winston Crider, Jack Carter, Fred Scantling, and Drew Riddle. Thirty-eight volunteers in all...we are really blessed to have so many wonderful, giving members in our club! Loft website: www.schurrsails.com from tiller covers to sails an excellent product at a competitive price Lindsey Marine - Texas Rep Quotes: fred@lindseymarine.com Voice/Fax: 830-964-2803 www.lindseymarine.com NorthStar Paul Cunningham 05cunninghams@gmail.com Cute & cozy cabin, sleeps 8 Weekend or monthly rentals Just 7 miles from Lake Canyon Yacht Club More info at http://www.vrbo.com/362786 More photos on our Facebook page. complete rigging service for SS standing rigging & lifelines specializing in fiberglass repair & refinishing bottom jobs - complete boat maintenance Lindsey Marıne Fred Lindsey 14194 FM 306 Canyon Lake TX 78133 Voice/Fax: 830-964-2803 fred@lindseymarine.com www.lindseymarine.com 5 November 2016 Copyright 2007-2016 Lake Canyon Yacht Club

LCYC CLASSIFIED ADS Notices Subleases Collectables BOATS Santana 20 Keelboat Excellent Condition, Open Stern design. Two-time Winner of Santana Nationals. Built in 2001/2002 Hull Number 921. North Sails (Used at Nationals) Like New. $9,500 ($28,000+ New) Contact Jean Junker: Cell: 432-553-4447 jeanjunker@gmail.com Cal 25-2 for sale Very comfortable boat, handles great, spacious cabin, roller furling genoa, spinnaker with turtle, bimini, GPS, stereo, DVD player with monitor, air conditioner, Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke outboard. Can be seen in slip B108. Contact Marvin Arnold 830-237-6781 Not a CLSF boat Catalina 25' 1986, D-312, fixed keel, loves the wind slot. Electric Start-4 stroke Nissan 9.7 HP with dedicated battery, Dual 12v batteries NEW, Auto helm, Pop top Power lift, self-furling jib, Spinnaker w/ pole, compass, custom made mesquite counter top in head area, Bosun chair, External power cord and shore power, shortwave radio, Grill w propane bottle, cushions for exterior, Emergency kit, Bushnell Binoculars, Current tags through 1918, waterproof tool kit, American flag, wind sock, life jackets multiple sizes. Interior/exterior stereo needs some work. New lines ready to be installed. $7,500 OBO, must sell. See photo on bulletin board. Catherine 210-394-5205 text is best. CLSF BOATS FOR SALE 1976 O Day 17 Day Sailor II With trailer and 4 hp Johnson. A great little boat for an afternoon sail. Asking $2250. Contact Marvin Arnold at 830-237-6781 1986 Hunter 28.5 Cruiser located at LCYC. New bottom job and hull paint. All new Sunbrella upholstery inside. V berth reupholstered -also 4" memory foam. Mack Pack system for main sail. Main and Jib cleaned and repaired. New lifelines. Air conditioning - very cold!!! New port Windows. New faucets in kitchen and bathroom. 2 new batteries and new battery charger. New depth gauge. New Bluetooth radio w/new cockpit speakers. New fuel gauge. Kitchen sink and alcohol stove. Full head. New windex and new lights inside and out. Surveyed 2014 and all repairs made. Contact Sherry Willis at 210-885-0201 or email sherrywillis777@gmail.com. 1975 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 Hobie 16 catamaran and trailer $1800, OBO Contact Dave Sanford #908. 830-660-7672 (text or call), 830-964-3669 Sunfish 2006 New Northsails sail, 2014 tiller and dagger board, trailer, covers for boat and spars. $2,000 sb.mathis256@gmail.com 2008 Flying Scot #5817 Second Wind and trailer (LCYC dry dock #6). Excellent Condition. White deck and hull with Medium Blue waterline strip. Equipped with Radical Race Package, Gus sails, white and blue spinnaker, cockpit rudder lift kit, swim ladder and grab rail, aluminum Regatta Master trailer with double walkway and nose wheel/jack for trailer tongue, Sailors Tailor full deck cover, Plastimo Contest 101 bulkhead compass, paddle, and anchor with rode and line. $15,400. Contact Rick Nathan at 830-935-4504 or richardnathan@gvtc.coml 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 210-334-7120 or cherish@fbcuc.org 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; $18,500.00 OBO (appraised last year for $19,200); contact Jim 210-831-4349 Open Bic 2014 Good condition, all spars and blades in great shape. No trailer (a Sunfish trailer works great). $1,500 sb.mathis256@gmail.com 1977 Ericson 23 (third owner) with 5hp Suzuki outboard motor, furling jib, and 2-axle trailer. A great boat for day sailing. Can be seen in slip C-232. New asking price $2000. Contact George Hall at 830-278-3771. 1983 Catalina 25, with 2005 Nissan 9.8 hp outboard and trailer. Boat belonged to Gerry Bennett. See in slip C-239. Lots of extras. $3,500. Contact Mike Hall 210-744-6895. HOISTS 3,000 lb Hydro Hoist in slip D dock. We can do a windward for windward slip swap or sell outright (you move) for $700. Contact Pete Macler: 830-935-3682 MISC Simrad Autopilot Model WP30 with remote control. Fully functional in excellent condition. Fits wheel steering on boats up to 32 feet +. You can test the system on your boat @ LCYC to confirm fit. Call Bill 682-558-0707 New 2.5 Hp Suzuki 4-cycle engine. Very light. Still in shipping box. $550 or best offer. Call Bog: 512-560-5915 LIVE WHERE YOU PLAY! A short walk to the yacht club, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 water toy garage home boasts a spectacular lake view from the 72 x 13 deck. Relax, you are just minutes from your next sail. Offered at $250,000. 352 Highland Heights Please notify the Ditty Bag Editor when your ad has been fulfilled. Email DittyBag@lcyc.net or call Bill Cook 682-558-0707. 6 November 2016 Copyright 2007-2016 Lake Canyon Yacht Club

LCYC CLASSIFIED ADS Notices Subleases Collectables MISC con't Suzuki 6HP with tank. Runs great. $400.00 Contact Rock @ 210-884-4744 or text. email is saxman410@gmail.com Yanmar Oil Filter Brand new, still in the wrapping, large Yanmar oil filter (holds approximately one quart). It was sent to me by mistake by West Marine and will not fit within my housing. Suspect it is for one of the larger boats 35 feet and above. If you can use it, it is yours for any reasonable offer. Bob Wickman 830-885-6377. SAILS TRAILERS WANTED SLIP SUBLEASE LCYC Members Desiring to Sublease a Slip Roger Beasley: 830-832-8169, 830-832-9246 David Lindow: 210-334-7120 BUSINESS CARD ADS To place a business card ad or to order an LCYC burgee, contact Carolyn Cole at 210-590-7100. 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 210-590-7100. 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. Please notify the Ditty Bag Editor when your ad has been fulfilled. Email DittyBag@lcyc.net or call Bill Cook 682-558-0707. BOAT U.S. Membership Special Co-op Rate of $15.00 Half the regular annual dues! To join call Boat US 800-395-2628 More info: Carolyn Cole 210-590-7100 7 November 2016 Copyright 2007-2016 Lake Canyon Yacht Club