Gulf Coast Sailing Club 2019 Luff n Laff GCSC Commodore Seaby Bess Bob Diamond Calendar of Events New Member News with Joan Kachel Meet the Members! 2/8-9/19 Fri- Skipper s Meeting -Sat Winter Commodore s Cup NOR Inside Ft Myer s CMCS GCSC & NSYC New Year s Regatta 2/8/2019 Fri CMCS Winter Commodore s Cup Skipper s Meeting Fort Myers - 2/9/2019 Saturday - CMCS Winter Commodore s Cup & Party NOR inside 3/2/2019 Naples to Fort Myers Offshore Regatta 3/8-10/2019 Conquistador Cup Regatta Punta Gorda Sailing Club 2/10/2019 Sunset Cruise on Keywaydin Queen 2/16-18/2019 (Sat Mon) President s Day Weekend Sail to/and Play at Panther Key for the weekend Contact Terry Nauck at terrynauck@mindspring.com Need pictures for the Member Directory 2/10/2019 Sunset Cruise on Keywaydin Queen (Volunteers get first priority) 2/13/2019 Wed Membership Meeting at River Park Community Center 301 11 th Street N Valentine s for Sailors & guest speakers Lance & Tricia Smotherman, judge and official at many world class sailing events. Speaking on Sensible Safety Sailing 2/16-18/2019 President s Weekend Sail to Panther Key 2/24/2019 Sun 12 3 PM - Sailing at Sugden Park Jeffrey Gage will discuss basics of racing and tactical discussions and then practice on the lake 3/8-10/2019 Punta Gorda 26 th Annual Conquistador Cup Regatta GCSC Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com /gulfcoastsailingclub/
Commodore Seaby Bess With all the news showing the arctic blast I am reminded how blessed we all are to be here right now where all we need to do to keep warm is put on a jacket and trade the flip flops for shoes. My favorite part of this time of year is having the windows open and airing out the house. I had an opportunity to see my grandson recently (first one) meet Andrew Seaby Kieser. I m sure we will have him on the water soon sailing. Our first event with GCSC coming up will be the Commodore s Cup hosted by CMCS in Fort Myers. The schedule of events usually includes free beer at the after party Saturday night. The next Sugden event will be skippered by Jeff Gage who is planning to have a briefing on the rules and then some spirited small boat racing. Not to be missed. We also are starting the process of voting in a new ballot of officers. If you are interested in serving feel free to contact anyone on the Board of Directors. Our vote will take place in April. Also note the Absentee Ballot in the newsletter should you not be able attend. Thank you to all of you that have stepped up to serve in the interim positions. See you at the next monthly meeting at River Park. Check out this training video featuring Grampa and Grandma, sorry - Captains Seaby and Betti. Try United States Power Squadrons' Boating Skills Virtual Trainer January 24-27, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Betti and I were in a promo video (link below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=litozk7hr6c&feature=youtu.be Capt. Seaby, Commodore GCSC captseaby@at-your-command.com 630-327-9772 New Years Regatta 2019
2019 Southwest Florida Inter-Club Cruising and Day Sailing Programs From: GCSC Fleet Captain Cruising Bob Diamond Sailing Calendar 2018 / 2019 (As of 12/6/18) February 2019 Winter Commodore s Cup Skippers Meeting CMCS Friday 2/8/2019 Winter Commodore s Cup Regatta CMCS Saturday 2/9 Winter Commodore s Cup Awards Party CMCS Saturday 2/9 Sunset Cruise on Keewaydin Queen for Club Volunteers Sunday 2/10 GCSC Members Meeting River Park Com. Center Wednesday 2/13 Pres. Day Weekend Cruise to Panther Key - GCSC Sat-Mon 2/16,17,18 Sugden Lake Sailing and training - GCSC Sunday 2/24 March 2019 Offshore Regatta Skippers Meeting - GCSC Friday 3/1/2019 Naples to Ft. Myers Offshore Regatta GCSC & CMCS Saturday 3/2 Spring Offshore Regatta Awards Party Saturday 3/2 Day Sail & Raft Up Champney Bay, Naples - GCSC Sunday 3/3 Cayo Costa State Park Anchorage Cruise CMCS Fri Mon 3/9-11/2019 Sugden Lake Sailing and training - GCSC Sunday 3/10 GCSC Members Meeting River Park Com. Center Wednesday 3/13 The Classic Regatta Skippers Meeting - GCSC Friday 3/22 The Classic Regatta GCSC Saturday 3/23 Classic Regatta Awards Brunch GCSC - NSYC Sunday 3/24 Cayo Costa, Cape Haze & Palm Island Cruise CMCS Thurs Sun. 3/28-31/2019 April 2019 Bud Light Skippers Meeting - SAMI Friday 4/5/2019 Bud Light Regatta, Buoy Races SAMI Saturday 4/6 Bud Light Fun Distance Race SAMI Sunday 4/7 Bud Light Regatta Awards Dinner SAMI Sunday 4/7 GCSC Members Meeting River Park Com. Center Wednesday 4/10 Sugden Lake Sailing and training - GCSC Sunday 4/14 Point South Cruise to Panther Key - CMCS Thurs.- Tues. 4/19-24/2019
May 2019 Lorelei & Bob sail south to join the CMCS Panther Key 4/19 5/3/2019 Cruise, then onto Key West for the Conch Republic s Independence Celebrations weekend of 4/26-28/2019 Sanibel Marina Cruise - SAMI Fri Sun. 4/26-28/2019 Messmer Cup Regatta, Skippers Meeting - NSYC Friday 4/26 Messmer Cup Regatta - NSYC Saturday 4/27 Messmer Cup Awards Brunch - NSYC Sunday 4/28 GCSC Members Meeting Harold s Place Wednesday 5/8/2019 Most Memorable Regatta, Skippers Meeting NSYC Thursday 5/16 Most Memorable Regatta to Tampa Bay* - NSYC Fri & Sat 5/17,18 Most Memorable Regatta Awards Party - DIYC Sunday 5/19 Return Regatta to Fort Myers*Skippers Meeting - DIYC Thursday 5/23 Return Regatta to Fort Myers* - NSYC & DIYC Fri & Sat 5/24,25 Return Regatta Awards Party Bonita Bill s Ft Myers Beach - Sunday 5/26 Punta Gorda Fisherman s Village Cruise - SAMI Thurs. Tues. 5/23-28/2019 June to August 2019 See our Summer Events Schedule to be published in the Spring of 2019. Notes: Please see Sponsoring Club s Website and Newsletters for actual event details. Local Sailing Clubs: CMCS Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society www.cmcs-sail.org DIYC - Davis Island Yacht Club www.diyc.org GCSC - Gulf Coast Sailing Club www.gulfcoastsailingclub.com MIYC Marco Island Yacht Club www.marcoislandyachtclub.net NSYC Naples Sailing & Yacht Club www.thensyc.com NYC Naples Yacht Club www.naplesyc.com SAMI- Sailing Association of Marco Island www.samisailor.org SPYC St. Petersburg Yacht Club - wwwspyc.org The Sail Boat icon indicates an event that requires a boat to participate. Power Boats are welcome. The Automobile icon indicates an event that can be driven to. * The May Regattas to/from Tampa Bay will have a Cruiser Sail Along with FREE Dockage in Tampa Bay for both Racers and Cruisers. Bob Diamond - 239 404 4844 or Email at rmdiamond@aol.com
Many thanks go out to all those who volunteered to serve on the Board and those who volunteered to help out with committees for next year. Please think about how you can help as we need your help to be successful. Our new slate of Board Officers and key volunteers are: Commodore Seaby Bess Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Jason Richards Treasurer Paul Carlson Secretary Shawn Todd Membership Committee--- Terry Nauck & Joan Kachel Fleet Captain Racing---Frank Brown Fleet Captain Cruising---Bob Diamond Race Committee---Susan Watkins, Chair Sugden Coordinator Betti Garcia Speaking/Events Coordinator Chuck Downton Land Side Food Service--- Shelly Russo and Jeff Gage, Chairs Public Relations -----Vicki Livingston, Chair Social Media Roseanne Smith Webmaster -- Cliff Elam Communications Coordinator Jonnie Westerop As you know but might not appreciate fully, the Gulf Coast Sailing Club exists because of its wonderful volunteers. Each year we, the club members, select officers from the membership to guide our club forward but many more volunteers are needed for the club to survive and thrive. Our main source of income is from our dues so membership is very important to wellbeing of the club so if you have friends who might be interested in the club bring them to the next meeting to see what we are about. Please visit the Club s web page at www.gulfcoastsailingclub.org to check out events coming up New Year s Regatta 2019
Meet the Members with Joan Kachel New Member News Welcome John, Jeff and Bob! We have 3 new experienced sailors. John Steiner is our Interim Rear Commodore. He was born in Pittsburg, PA, lived primarily in Chicago and Cleveland, and became a full time resident of Naples in 2017 with his wife Ilene and his 2 daughters. He is the former owner of a Morgan 30. His sailing experience includes sailing the Great Lakes, soloing for 15 years and 2 Mackinaw Races (1986, 2002). Jeff Eakin is a seasonal Naples sailor from October to April. He started sailing at age 8 in dinghies, then Lightnings, Rhodes, Thistles, and US1. He owned charter boats in USVI from 1980 1999, he had a Morgan 38 and then an Endeavor 51. Currently he owns a 25 Pursuit powerboat and crews on a J31. Jeff is also a USCG Master Mariner 50T with sailing and towing assistance. In addition to that, he is a certified boating safety (NASBLA) course instructor in Ohio. Bob O Leary lives at Naples Lakes Golf & Country Club here in Naples and also he has a home in Bucks County, PA. Bob has done more cruising than racing, including crewing with several of our members. This year he is interested in doing more racing. **Our interviewer, Joanie Kachel, is a huge part of our Committee Boat Crew no race committee, no races. Thanks for all your work Joanie!
CMCS Winter Commodore s Cup Series Regatta #3 February 9 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Winter Series Regatta #3 better known as the CMCS Commodore s Cup will consist of up to three buoy races. This regatta will take place off of Ft. Myers Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The starting area will be in the vicinity of Marker 2, entrance to San Carlos Bay. The race format will be up to three buoy races. Plan on a skipper/crew party after the race (time and location to be announced). Entries and payments will be handled through SWFLSAIL.COM. Details Date: February 9, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Category: Racing Event Tags: Racing Venue Gulf of Mexico in Vicinity of SC Lighted Mark In the vicinity of the SC Lighted Mark Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 United States Organizer James Gallagher Phone: 239-689-4284 Email: jsgallagher59@comcast.net Courtesy of Frank Brown Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race
Gulf Coast Sailing Club -The Green Flash (In the past, everyone got to see the Sunset Green flash It is real) Volunteer Appreciation - Sunset Cruise (Due to limited seating, Volunteers from local Clubs will be given priority) Sunday, February 10 th 4:15 PM to about 6:45 PM We have arranged for the exclusive use of the Windstar boat The Keewaydin Queen lll to take our guests on a Harbor and Canal Cruise. Then, we will go to the Gordon Pass Area to watch the Sunset at 6:17 PM. We should be back at the dock at Windstar by about 6:55 PM. Please bring Snacks, Cheese, Appetizers, Beer, Wine or Soda to enjoy and share. Keewaydin Queen III The boat has a professional crew and can carry 40 persons. It is equipped with a toilet and 360-degree weather protection from sun, wind and rain. Since the seating is limited, reservations are required (a limit of 2 per Member i.e. a member and one other person). Priority will be given to Volunteers from all local Clubs. Please RSVP via Email to Bob Diamond rmdiamond@aol.com
Membership meeting Where: River Park Community Center 301 11 th Street N in Naples. When: Wednesday, February 13 th at 6 pm We have a special evening planned - Valentines for Sailors & guest speakers Lance & Tricia Smotherman, on SENSIBLE SAFETY SAILING Presented by Gulf Coast SAILING Club Come Join Us 2/13 at 6:00 PM for a presentation, education, entertaining, thought provoking exposure to SAFETY when Boating. Equally comfortable on a Power Yacht or Sailing Yacht Lance and Tricia have taken to the Sea Safely. Lance is skipper of the Great Lakes 70 Details, judge and official at many world class sailing events - is the chairman of the Detroit Cup he is working with Chief Umpire Tom Rinda and an assembled team of eight umpires from the USA, Canada, Germany and New Zealand. He is qualified as one of only 8 in the WORLD! (check out that resume below) Valentines for Sailors Bring your special Valentine! Come and enjoy a little antipasti, cheese and fruit. We would love to have folks bring a dessert to share as well as your own wine or beer. We look forward to seeing you there. By the way... Wear Red!!
LANCE SMOTHERMAN Bio, Resume Lance Smotherman lives in Naples when not at a regatta. They are also Members of Bayview Yacht Club, Detroit MI, (currently on the Board of Governors) and Member of Port Huron Club, Member of Storm Trysail Club, and Member of Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, Naples FL RACE MANAGEMENT, OFFICIATING, AND VOLUNTEERISIM: Bayview to Mackinac Race - Race Chairman, Sailing World Nood Regatta - Race Chairman, International Match Race for the Detroit Cup - Race Chairman, Richardson Trophy Match Race - Race Chairman, 10 years of Midwest Regattas - Chief Judge, Jaguar Cup/Etchells Winter Series, Miami (4 years) Judge, US Sailing Certified National Judge - 2008 to Present, US Sailing Certified National Umpire - 2008 to Present Averaging 30 plus National and International events annually, the following illustrate just a few prominent events in the past 24 months. US Match Race Championship - Chicago, IL. - Chief Umpire, US Collegiate Match Race Championship - Newport Beach, CA. - Umpire, World Junior Match Race Championship - Newport Beach, CA. Umpire, Nacra 15 NA s /CAN Olympic Qualifier- Miami, FL - Chief Judge, Hobie 16 & 18 North American Championship - Puerto Penasco, MEX. - Chief Judge, Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup, Long Beach CA. Umpire, Umpired over 20 events at Grade 2 or above in the past 5 years. Past President of National - J-35 Class Association, Level 35 Class Association, and Great Lakes 70 Class Association. RACING RESUME: - Owner/Driver: J-30 Dark Star 11 years, J-35 Dark Star 7 years, 1-D 35 Evolution 5 years, Melges 24 Revolution 5 years, Santa Cruz 70 Details 12 years, Melges 20 Details 9 years, Cal 25 Details 3 years Events: Significant regional events include 33 Bayview and 18 Chicago Mackinac races. NOOD Regattas at Detroit, Chicago, Annapolis, and St. Petersburg. National and North American Championship Regattas include J-30, J-35, 1-D 35, Cal 25, and Melges 24. Travel events include several Key West Race Weeks, Miami Race Weeks, Nassau Cup, Bacardi Cup, Gold Cup, Pineapple Cup, Miami to West Palm, Lauderdale to West Palm, and Jaguar Cup. Professional - Veteran public company Officer / Board of Directors for energy companies up to $1.8 billion. Master s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. Join us for this fun and informative evening. Bring a dessert to share. Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race Photo courtesy of Frank Brown Nice picture!
Southwest Florida - 2019 Inter-Club Cruising Group Panther Key Cruise This is the Presidents Three-day Weekend. All Skippers Invited - All Motor and Sail Boats Welcome Saturday, February 16, 2019: Sail to Panther Key. At Panther Key: High tide at 11:44 AM +3.1 ft. Low Tide at 4:53 PM +1.3 ft. Sunset at 6:21 PM Sundowners and pot luck on one of the larger boats Several dinks will be available for taxi service. Sunday, February 17, 2019: Noon: Pot Luck Lunch on Beach Not a Drive to Event Motor boaters welcome to join us for Lunch or stay the night 5:00 PM Sundowners followed by a BBQ and Bonfire on Beach Monday, February 18, 2019: Breakfast, then sail home or extend your Cruise on to Everglade City. At Panther Key - Sunrise at 7:00 AM Low tide 6:34 AM -1.2 ft High Tide 12:55 PM +3.5 ft All boats will use vhf # 16 for hailing and switch to # 72 for communication. Please contact Bob Diamond for RSVP, More Information & Skipper s Instructions rmdiamond@aol.com 1 239 404 4844
Sailing at Sugden Park on Lake Avalon, Naples Jeff Gage is planning a brief program covering the basics of racing and some tactical discussion, then we actually go out a race! Sunday, February 24th, 2019 - - 12 3PM Classroom strategy 12 to 1 pm, with sailing from 1:00 pm to 3 pm Where: Lake Avalon in Sugden Park 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples, Florida Sugden Sailing Days Sunday, February 24 th Sunday, March 10 th Sunday, April 14 th The cost is $15 for a single, $25 for a couple and $30 for a family. Pay at the Park! Including Learn to Sail Classroom and On-The-Water Training Please Bring a Brown Bag Lunch, Soft Beverages & Water Provided Don t feel left out if you don t know how to sail!!!!! The Gulf Coast SAILING Club is interested in making sure that everyone can have fun sailing. The Gulf Coast SAILING Club is also committed to promoting and supporting an active sailing community in Southwest Florida. Sailboat Cruising and racing, promoting and developing sailing skills are a big part of the Gulf Coast SAILING Club experience. This program is for you! Bring your family & friends. /) /) Captn. Paul Carlson /) /) Classroom Instructor /) /) Captn. Bill Meisner /) /) Safety Patrol on Water /) /) Jerry Watkins /) /) Information Station Direct Line 239-643-1292
GCSC MEMBERS: Did you join GCSC to; Get on a boat - Learn to sail Go for a boat ride Race Cruise - Go sailing - Meet people - Have Fun?? Then you are in the right place when you attend the events at Sugden Regional Park, Lake Avalon Sailing Center! Come join us for another fun day at Sugden Park on Lake Avalon in beautiful Naples. Improve your skills or learn to sail.
Champney Bay, Naples Harbor Day Sail & Raft-Up Sunday, March 3 rd Sail in the morning and Raft- Up at 12:30 PM One boat anchors and the other boats tie up to the anchored boat forming an island of boats. The Members can then walk from boat to boat and enjoy a floating pot luck feast. This event is a great opportunity for folks without boats to join the FUN as passengers or crew. All sailboats and Powerboats are welcome. Even if you only have a dinghy or any kind of small watercraft, you are welcome to tie up to the Raft-Up. If you do not have access to a boat contact me and I will try to get you onboard one of our boats. Sorry, this is NOT a Drive To event. Charts and details will be distributed to the participating Skippers. Punta Gorda 26 th Annual, Conquistador Cup Regatta March 8,9, & 10 th, 2019
Meet the Members with Joan Kachel New Member News Welcome John, Jeff and Bob! We have 3 new experienced sailors. John Steiner is our Interim Rear Commodore. He was born in Pittsburg, PA, lived primarily in Chicago and Cleveland, and became a full time resident of Naples in 2017 with his wife Ilene and his 2 daughters. He is the former owner of a Morgan 30. His sailing experience includes sailing the Great Lakes, soloing for 15 years and 2 Mackinaw Races (1986, 2002). Jeff Eakin is a seasonal Naples sailor from October to April. He started sailing at age 8 in dinghies, then Lightnings, Rhodes, Thistles, and US1. He owned charter boats in USVI from 1980 1999, he had a Morgan 38 and then an Endeavor 51. Currently he owns a 25 Pursuit powerboat and crews on a J31. Jeff is also a USCG Master Mariner 50T with sailing and towing assistance. In addition to that, he is a certified boating safety (NASBLA) course instructor in Ohio. Bob O Leary lives at Naples Lakes Golf & Country Club here in Naples and also he has a home in Bucks County, PA. Bob has done more cruising than racing, including crewing with several of our members. This year he is interested in doing more racing. **Our interviewer, Joanie Kachel, is a huge part of our Committee Boat Crew no race committee, no races. Thanks for all your work Joanie!
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2019 GULF COAST SAILING CLUB MEMBERSHIP WE NEED YOUR PICTURE FOR THE 2019 GULF COAST SAILING CLUB DIRECTORY The 2019 Gulf Coast Sailing Club Membership Directory is now being updated and prepared for electronic distribution early next year. Many members don t have pictures in the current directory and we would like to include everyone who would like to have their picture included. You can take a head and shoulders selfie with your smartphone and send it to terrynauck@mindspring.com and it will be added to the directory. Please be sure and include your name(s) with the photo. Effective July 1, 2018 the annual dues will be $95. All current memberships are good until June 2019. It s easy to register and pay on-line at www.gulfcoastsailingclub.org with Pay Pal. Otherwise, please send your completed membership form and check payable to Gulf Coast Sailing Club to: Gulf Coast Sailing Club, Attn: Membership, PO Box 2121, Naples, FL 34106-2121. We look forward to seeing you on the water or at our next membership meeting.