Stockton Sailing Club DOCKTALK Stockton Sailing Club www.stocktonsc.org May 2014
SSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMODORE GAIL GRADLE VICE COMMODORE GARY EGGERT REAR COMMODORE BURT MOHR PAST COMMODORE FAYE ROBERTS SECRETARY ANNIE BLISS TREASURER JOHN COURTWRIGHT PORT CAPTAIN MICHAEL STEFANIE DIRECTORS CHRIS SHEPHERD STEVE CANEPA RICHARD WRIGHT RUSS REIBER SOCIAL & CRUISE JILLIAN HUMPHREYS JUNIORS SUZANNE COLLINS REGATTA TONY HOLT MANAGER / HARBORMASTER Suzi Wasielewski (209) 951-5600 manager14@stocktonsc.org DOCKTALK EDITOR Marvin McDougal 2014 SSC Commodore Gail Gradle Here it is, the beginning of our summer season at the Club. Time for us to enjoy and play at the Club and on the water. I wrote the following short piece a couple of years ago and I think it still has merit for all of us. My wish for the month of May is for all of us to be watchful of not only ourselves but our fellow sailors. Enjoy and I m looking forward to seeing you on the water and at the Club. The next time you are at the Club on Friday night, look around the room because the following incident could be you or someone you know and love. So, there we were enjoying another great Friday night dinner prepared by caring members of our Club and, as everyone starts to leave, there is an invitation to come on down to a boat and continue having a good time with friends. Arriving at the boat, all of us continued laughing, talking and just greatly enjoying the evening and the company of good friends. The weather was wonderful and It was a nice, warm evening with a slight breeze, perfect Delta weather. As it became later in the evening, the sun goes down, tides change, boats move when you are on the water. Sam and another friend jumped off the boat to aid others in reaching the dock finger safely. However, for whatever reason, I missed the step and went straight into the water. I must have hit my head on the way in. I woke up in the water, disoriented, swallowing water, trying to figure out where was up and out, very dismayed at the prospect of getting out of the water and back on the dock safely. Was I under a finger, was I under the boat, where exactly was safety. It seemed like forever before I regained a sense of reality and broke through to the surface. CONT. PAGE: 6 Stockton Sailing Club 4980 Buckley Cove Way. Stockton, CA 95219 Club House: 209-473-4450 Office: 209-951-5600 Fax: 209-951-5649 LTS: 209-951-5690 stocktonsc.org The deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month! Submissions can be e-mailed to: docktalk14@stocktonsc.org All articles, stories and event listings must be signed. Please identify places, persons or events in photos. Classified ads must have sellers name, price and contact number. Page 2 COVER PHOTO GAIL GRADLE COMMENTARY 2 JILLIAN S CORNER: SOCIAL AND CRUISE NEWS 3 SSC 2014 MEMBERSHIP PHOTO 3 NEW CLASSIFIEDS 4/5 LYSA 2014 SPRING REGATTA INVITATION: GAIL GRADLE CONT. 6 ONE DESIGN RACE WEEKEND: RESULTS 6 LEARN TO SAIL INFORMATION 7 QUICK LOOK AHEAD: COMMITTEE MEETINGS 7 A NOTE FROM THE OFFICE: SOUTH TOWER RACE 7 SSC UNAPPROVED BOARD MINUTES 8/9 CLASSIFIED CONT 9 DELTA DITCH RUN 9/10 SSC MAY 2014 CALENDAR 11 2014 SSC OPENING DAY PRAYER BY MARK HALL 11 SSC DINNER COUPON; TURN ONE IN TODAY! B/C
Social and Cruise News Upcoming Events: Jillian s Corner Suzanne Collins is hosting the annual Ladies Day Luncheon, what better way to spend time with the girls, then have watch a fashion show and eat a tasty lunch together. It's only $15.00 per person and filling up fast, please sign up in the clubhouse or call the office for details. Kelly and Budge Humphreys are hosting the Memorial Day Cruise to Spindrift Marina for 2 nights and 3 days. It looks like a fun time, and it's filling up fast, with 8 boats already committed to going. APRIL EVENTS: Opening Day was a great success with Pam Wright as our host. We had some wonderfully donated raffle prizes, a tasty rib lunch and as Alex Bussey and Adrianna McGee can tell you a favorite by all snow cone machine, as they tried every flavor. Jeff Canepa did a great job with the breakfast and the swap meet was nice, lots of old members showed up to sell their gems from the past. Poker Night was a fun night with friends, thank you Annie Bliss for hosting a night full of poker faces and blinds. Phil hendrix walked away the overall winner. The chicken wings were a big hit, and next time if more people show interest we will plan accordingly for food. HOSTS NEEDED: Warm Summer Nights: August 16th Halloween Party October 31 st Please call (209-658-1431) or email Jill Humphreys at jillianhumphreys14@ymail.com if you are interested in hosting any event or if you want to create an event. Page 3
CLASSIFIEDS 5.5 Colombia Italia $5000 O.B.O Colombia 5.5 with Trailer 94 Fleet Champion; Pineapple Sails, new spinnaker. $5000 O.B.O. Call Bob 209-993- 4490 Etchells 824 Ontario For Sale or Trade (For fishing boat, ski boat melges, or moore) Whatever you got! Give me a call: Dale;650 225-2522 Cruising Spinnaker $450 Red, orange, yellow and white: Excellent condition: dowsing sock; 1.5 oz. cloth; 581 sq. ft. (Perfect for 25-27 ft. boat) Please contact: John Knezovich (#4603) 209-951-5525 or knezl@comcast.net Force 5 $1500 Similar to a laser, with trailer. Completely renovated. Please contact: Ray or Bonnie Lopez: 209-772-9695 1964 Columbia Challenger "Libertine" $4,000 O.B.O Too many new items to list! A MUST SEE! No Trailer/Motor included. Ask any one about her...she is Page 4 very nice. The boat is on dry dock behind harbor master's office. Please contact: Dana: 209-482- 4001 Etchells Sea Roses of the River $3,500 If you need to be in the top 5, THIS IS YOUR BOAT! Please contact: Terry: 209-610-7643 5.5 Columbia Chaos $5,500 Boat has a new trailer! Please contact: Terry: 209-610- 7643 Catalina 30 $16,000. 1981 Catalina 30: Standard Rig For Sale, $16,000; Universal 5411 Diesel engine, low hours. Soling rig jib, fullbattened mainsail and cruising chute. Dodger, two burner Force 10 propane stove with oven and broiler, shore power refrigeration in icebox (could be run away from the dock via inverter): Traditional brass kerosene heater; wash-down pump, VHF, wheelsteering w/autohelm, rigid yang and more. Contact Bob Camarena: 916-205-3840. Slip C- 05.Call if you have any questions. Bob Camarena Ricochet $7,000.00 1978 28 San Juan Includes 150% and 105% jib, main and spinnaker. Plus! An extra set of sails. STRONG inboard/outboard. Atomic 4 engine, alcohol stove, aluminum gas tank, custom cushions, lots of headroom in cabin. Sleeps six. See at C- 7. Contact Wade:209-470-6330 or wade_sherman@yahoo.com 2 Spinlock XTSO814-2 Sheet Stoppers $120.00 a piece O.B.O 2 years old. Fits line sizes 5/16 to 9/16 Contact: Chris S h e p h e r d : chris@centerpointsurv ey.com or 209-321- 5447 Kimika is For Sale Berth A15 1966 Challenger 24 ft. long. Loaded! Full Batten Customized Mylar Mainsail Traditional Mainsail Heavy wind Spinnaker Light wind Spinnaker Standard Jib Sail Self-gyping Jib Sail 5 HP Honda 4-Stroke Engine (about 20 hrs.) Marine Stereo Porta-Potty Fresh Battery Stable, solid, excellent beginner or training boat. Call Michael Susca @ 209 607 1900 or email: msusca@pacific.edu Thank you! 1983 Hobie Holder 17 Day-sailor $900.00 New lanyards, great condition. Multicolored sails, new motor mount, seat cushions, bow pulpit. Comes with trailer which needs a little work. $900. Contact: Jeanine Rutherford @ 209-609-4540 Send Submissions to: dockalk14@stocktonsc.org All articles, stories and event listings must be signed. Please identify places, persons or events in photos. Classified ads must have sellers name, price and contact number.
1993 30T-FT HUNTER $19,000 Cook s Brut II Stockton Sailing Club, $19,000. Yanmar diesel, roller furling, auto pilot, depth and knot meter, lines lead aft., Dodger, Bimini, VHS, digital color TV, Stereo with cockpit speakers, GPS. Dave Cook (209)985-6221. Dock, B24 Columbia Challenger Mainsail Up for Best Offer Thanks, Thomas Johnson 209-612-9819 Colombia 28 HONU Delta Cruiser $4,000.00 1975 Catalina 30 $4999 O.B.O. Colombia 28 HONU. Very clean and loaded Delta Cruiser. To much to list! Slip F-39. 45,800.00 Call Harold after April 7th. (209)477-0995 or 209-471-9514 late 90 s Aussie Laser $1500 Sailed by Doug Peckover. In 1997, he won the World Masters Sailing Championships. I have a spar bag, sail bag, (which carries the sail, sheets, centerboard, etc.) original spars, new sails and sheets. The Laser is a late 90 s model and I d like to sell the entire collection for $1500 if any club members are interested. Please reach me at 650-703-7226. Thanks, James Hymel Full bottom job in 2009. No motor, but has prop and inboard mount ready for automac 4 or diesel conversion. Has outboard motor mount. Nice jib and new cover and main with cover $4999 O.B.O. Call Kitty or Phil (209) 981-2449 or 209-623-5424 Page 5
2014 SPRING REGATTA May 17-18 ALL-DAY EVENT Lake Yosemite Sailing Association (Merced, CA) would like to invite you and your fellow sailors' to our 16h Annual Regatta. Lake Yosemite Sailing Association is a fun, family oriented club. Join us for a weekend of racing, fun and camaraderie at LYSA! This two-day event will consist of a total of five or more races (wind allowing), with three or more races on Saturday and the remainder on Sunday. There will be a Skippers meeting at 1000 Saturday on the clubhouse patio. The first warning horn will be at 1100 Sat and Sun. Trophies will be presented on Sunday after the last race. We promise a great dinner Saturday evening and maybe even some live music to entertain. NOR/Registration forms can be found at the LYSA website (http://lakeyosemitesailing.org) or click HERE One Design Race Weekend: We had a great 2 days of racing on the last weekend of April, despite all the vessel traffic to and from the Annual Asparagus Festival. We all had our moments of glory and our moments of being stuck in a few holes. We hope to see more one design fleets join us next year. Thank you to Kelly Humphreys for running race platform for us both days, and her assistants that floated in and out to call the line, and reset the marks as they occasionally floated off course. Results: Race 1: Felton, Shepherd, Canepa, VanDyke, Dobell Race 2: VanDyke, Canepa, Felton, Shepherd, Dobell Race 3: Felton, Dobell, Shepherd, Canepa, VanDyke Race 4: ABANDON Race 5: ABANDON FINAL: Felton, Shepherd, Canepa, VanDyke, Dobell Thank you to all who came out, Chris Shepherd Chair You can find our location by going to our website, http://www.lakeyosemitesailing.org/, and clicking on 'About Us'. Contact Information: Jerry Johnson Email:: jerry374j@sbcglobal.net Website:: Click to Visit Location: Lake Yosemite Sailing Association 5620 N. Lake Road Lake Merced, CA 95344 Website: Click to Visit Gail Gradle Introduction Continued: Luckily for me, my friends and mate were frantically looking for me and assisted me out of the water. It is no easy task to assist someone out of the water between the boat and finger. If they had not been there to help me, I don t know what could have happened -- would I have been able to get out by myself or swim to shore and climb out on the rocks especially considering the fact that I am not a strong swimmer and did not have a life jacket on. I m one of the lucky ones, nothing hurt but my pride, a few bumps and bruises and a raging headache for about a week, and a few jabs from well meaning people trying to make light of what should have been a funny incident. I really want you to think and see yourself in this situation. For those of you who say this could never happen to me, you are wrong because it could. Browse Events at this Location TIDBIT: Yosemite Lake is about 500 acres and located on the floor of the California Central Valley at the base of the Sierra foothills. Its water surface is about 250 feet above sea level. Page 6 I love our Club and our friends and feel honored to be a part of such a great group of people. In closing, my only wish for those of you reading this, is that you remain as careful as you are and never lose that knowledge that our water is more powerful than we are so don t take it for granted.
LEARN TO SAIL INFORMATION The Summer Youth Learn to Sail Program is open for registration via the SSC webpage. Or click HERE Links will connect with Regatta Network for registration and payments. Learn to Sail instructor applications are also on the SSC website; with a deadline of May 21st, 2014. You can click HERE for an application. Mail or bring your completed application to: Stockton Sailing Club ATTN: LTS 4980 Buckley Cove Way. Stockton, CA 95219 The learn to Sail (LTS) and Juniors classroom is still in need of a monitor for video based training aids. Need more information? Contact the office and/or Jim Heffelfinger. Office: 209-951-5600 Fax: 209-951-5649 LTS: 209-951-5690 stocktonsc.org jim@stocktonsc.org A NOTE FROM THE OFFICE Many of you have received your May statement via e-mail. This is in an effort to cut down on paper and postage and unnecessary costs. If we have an email address on file for you, you should have received your statement. If you did not, perhaps it may have gone to your spam. Please let us know if you did not get your statement. If you are receiving your statement by mail and you would like to receive it to your e-mail, please contact the office. COMMITTEE MEETINGS F. Tue: Junior Committee 7:00 F. Thu: Harbor and Facilities 7:00 F. Thu: Rules & Policy 5:30 F. Thu: Social & Cruise 7:00 S. Mon:Membership 6:30 S. Tue: Board Meeting 6:30 S. Thu: Regatta Meeting 6:30 S. Fri: General Meeting 7:00 T. Thu: FBLI 6:30 QUICK LOOK AHEAD MAY 2014 3 Long Distance #2 4 Spring Series #5 10 Ladies Luncheon 17 Single handed Race 18 Spring Series #6 23-26 Memorial Day Cruise 31 Delta Ditch Run SOUTH TOWER RACE 2014 JUNE 2014 4 Wed Night Beer Can Races 7 Jack and Jill Race 8 Spring Series #7 11 Wed Night Beer Can Races 18 Wed Night Beer Can Races 20-21 South Tower Race 22 South Tower Awards 25 Wed Night Beer Can Races 28 Race of Champions Welcome new SSC Members! Annie and Art Caya, David Ritchie, Kevin Hampton and Michael Starr Sign up for the 40th South Tower Race! Taking Place, June 21 to June 22. 2014 Entry Fee: $80.00 less &5 with proof of current USSA Membership. Registration: Entries will be excepted until 1900 hours on Thursday, June 19. 2014. Sailing Instructions: Available @ www.stocktonsc.org and at the SSC Clubhouse no later than Monday, June 16, 2014. Information can be found @ www.stocktonsc.org/south_tower_race.php or click HERE Still need more info? Phone or email Phil Hendrix: 209-483-4428 209-476-1381 Phil.hendrix@excite.com OR SSC Harbor Master @ 209-951-5600 When you register for the 2014 Delta Ditch Run your entry also allows your boat to race in the SSC South FREE ($80.00 value) Page 7
STOCKTON SAILING CLUB (SSC) UNAPPROVED BOARD MINUTES APRIL 8, 2014 Call to Order Commodore, Gail Gradle, called the meeting to order at 18:36. A quorum was declared. Attendees: Gail Gradle, Commodore; Burt Mohr, Rear Commodore; John Courtright, Treasurer; R. Ann Bliss, Secretary; Steve Canepa, Director; Russ Rieber, Director; Chris Shepherd, Director; Richard Wright, Director Mike Stefani, Port Captain; Suzi Wasielewski, Harbor Master Absent: Gary Eggert, Vice Commodore; Faye Roberts, Past Commodore; Standing Business Approve April agenda with additions to Member Comments; Bliss/ Mohr M/S/P Approve March Minutes; As corrected; Rieber/Bliss M/S/P Approve February Financials; Motion to table approval of February financials until the information is available, at the next meeting. Courtright/Canepa M/S/P Club Manager Report New rates are reflected in this month s billing and statements are being emailed Charges for Spring Series registered racers have been made Roster is printed and expected in mailboxes by end of week Working with Wrights and Montagues on Opening Day event Working with S. Collins for Ladies Day Luncheon Learn to Sail event items are in the works J. Hefflefinger attended the DBW Conference and US Sailing Symposium in March Suggestion for having a photo contest for Roster cover Items being gathered for the swap meet coming up on Opening Day Dry rot project is completed What should happen with boats in Page 8 arrears for slip fees, that belong to non-members, but which are being paid by members? Should the charges be added to the member s account? Correspondence Maeve Lynskey, Nobletec, prize for Ditch Run Tom Lueck Bylaws password Motion to remove the password from the online version of the Bylaws. Stefani/Bliss 6 Aye, 3 Nay Cord Coslor, Celebrity Direct Entertainment, referred to Social and Cruise Linda Meyers, PICYA, Opening Day on the Bay, sign op form to participate PICYA, order form for items of apparel with Opening Day event logo Daniel Gonzalez, SJDC Fashion Show Coordinator, referred to Social and Cruise Howard Hendrich, Gold Country Yacht Club, Go for the Gold Regatta invitation Haven Womens Center, Judy Beal, request to place a bin for donations Deidra Brauns 03.26.14 Mike and Christine Fairservice, preparing to move out of state, resigning membership as of June Daniel and Susan Christ, resigning membership Wally and Laurie, re cruising status request from November, still receiving invoices Becky and Nelson Gould, requesting leave of absence Bob Herst, request to cruising status, moving to SoCal Steve Ewing, leave of absence due to medical status Doug Dakin, leave of absence due to work load Mike Kennedy, Retreat request, 10.18.2014, wedding reception Dave Van Dyke, Retreat request, 05.17.2014, baby shower Gary and JoAnn Eggert, Retreat request, 06.05.2014 Tylee School end of year celebration Motion to accept all requests, barring interference with club scheduled events. Stefani/Bliss M/S/P Member and Guest Comments Pam Wright, invites Board to the deck for photo opportunity during the Opening Day event. Flag Officers to please bring burgies to fly to indicate presence on site. Jim Painter, presented the US Sailing Reach Middle School Program. Suggested ways SSC could get involved with Stockton schools. This would incorporate the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program and UOP. Motion to table any action on the information until next meeting. Courtright/Canepa M/S/P Marvin McDougall, review of Harbor and Facilities report. Refrigerator issue will be delayed until after the Summer Camp is finished. See committee report attached. Motion to move into a closed session. Bliss/Rieber 20:08 Motion to come out of closed session. Bliss/Mohr 20:16 Old Business Burt Mohr presented sample flyers and a list of clubs they will be sent to as an invitation to cruise in for up to three days and sail our waters. This is based on the reciprocal privilege we extend to PICYA clubs. Ad hoc re warehouse a draft lease agreement re WestCal Yacht Sales has been created New Business Slip hazard, already discussed in Harbor and Facilities report FEMA, already discussed in Harbor and Facilities report
Committee Reports Membership- Annie and Art Caya, David Ritchie, Kevin Hampton, Michael Starr Motion to approve these applications for membership contingent upon completing the orientation. Mohr/ Rieber M/S/P Motion to reinstate the membership of Chris Dakin and Doug Dakin. Stefani/Courtright M/S/P Harbor and Facilities -See attached Committee meeting minutes FBLI - Insurance for driving the club truck does cover members who have permission to use it. - All insurance policies in effect have been renewed. Coverage has been enhanced. Delta Ditch Run Saturday, May 31st 2014 Stockton Sailing Club Richmond Yacht Club Great Race, Great Food, Great Fun! We are unveiling our custom cast metal awards that are sure to become a collectors item. As soon as we receive them from the foundry, we ll put a [picture on our webpage. These are very cool! Along with the custom awards, the first place winners will also get a Ronstan ClearStart sailing watch! Not a Rolex, but still kind of cool. Regatta no report Rules and Policies Membership committee should be looking for ways to recruit new members. Rewording in the Bylaws will be suggested with possible renaming to Membership and Marketing Committee. Create a check sheet for any person holding the orientation of new members. Club Rules and Policy Development Committees should be combined to one in the Bylaws. Social and Cruise Request for two $50 gift certificates as a discount on dues for Opening Day and the Ladies Luncheon. Hosts still needed for Warm Summer Nights, Halloween Party and Lighted Boat Parade. See attached report. Junior Sailing No report Ad Hoc Committee Suggestion presented for construction of lockers to be situated in the warehouse. Estimates for income were also presented. See attached. Continuation of Sublease with Western California Yacht Sales Motion to accept and sign the new lease, effective April 1, 2014, with Western California Yacht Sales. Stefani/ Mohr Aye 5, Nay 1, Abstain 2 Board Questions and Comments None Every boat that enters will get into the FREE West Marine drawing for a GoPro camera. Additionally, your crew and support staff can go to the West Marine booth at the Stockton Sailing Cluband also enter the drawing, for free. There will be no tickets for sale. Need not to be present to win. After the race, be sure to stop by our t-shirt booth and pick up your Mount Gay Rum hat and goody bag. Our famous BBQ combined with one of the top classic and blues bands in Northern California will make a nice finish to your day!! This event is the 24th annual Delta Ditch Run. The first warning will be at 10:25 A.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2014. The course is from the starting area which is located between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the Brothers Islands, to the finish line at the Stockton Sailing Club. REGISTER HERE: https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/ applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=7799 No Registrations or refunds after Wednesday May 28th Motion to adjourn. Stefani/Mohr M/S/P 21:25 Adjourned to May13, 2014 at 18:30. Respectfully submitted, R. Ann Bliss, Secretary To purchase T-Shirts, Dinners, Bus Rides, click on the"online Storefront" after you register Storefront will be open thru Friday May 30 to order Bus rides and Dinners Page 9
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2014 SSC Opening Day Prayer Lord of the sea and sky, sun, moon and stars Of winds that blow to horizons far. You dance your rays on gentle waves, Drive foam and froth on rougher days. May your holy breath fill full our sails With gentle zephyr or howling gales. Voyaging near or offshore bound, To good snug harbors safe and sound. Bless us all wherever we shall roam, South Sea Isles or bound for home. God s grace before us and grace to follow Graceful surrounding us to hallow. May we grow in wisdom of your Ways That we be blessed for all our days. Amen Written by Mark Hall May 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 7 PM-8PM Harbor & Facilities 7-9PM Social & Cruise 6:30-8PM Friday Night Dinner 12 PM-4PM Long Distance #2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 PM-4PM Spring Series #5 7AM-4PM Junior Committee 6:30-8PM Friday Night Dinner 12PM-4PM Ladies Luncheon 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 6:30-8PM Membership Committee 6:30-9PM Board Meeting 6:30PM-8PM Regatta Meeting 6:30-8PM Friday Night Dinner 12PM-4PM Single Handed Race 18 25 1 PM-4PM Spring Series #6 19 20 21 22 23 All-Day Memorial Day- Cruise 6:30-8PM Friday Night Dinner 26 27 28 29 30 24 31 All-Day Memorial Day- Cruise All-Day Memorial Day Cruise All-Day Memorial Day- Cruise 5:30 8PM Rules & Policy 6:30-8PM Friday Night Dinner All-Day Delta Ditch Run Page 11
YES! Cut this coupon out and hand it in to the SSC Harbor Office w/ your name: YES! I am available to: PREPARE THE MEAL: COOK THE FOOD: Member Name: SERVE THE MEMBERS: YES! I will be available on this date: YES! I will be making: for dinner YES! I need help with the kitchen equipment: Stockton Sailing Club 4980 Buckley Cove Way. Stockton, CA 95219 Club House: 209-473-4450 Office: 209-951-5600 FAX: 209-951-5649 LTS: 209-951-5690 stocktonsc.org Stockton Sailing Club 4980 Buckley Cove Way. Stockton, CA 95219 Club House: 209-473-4450 Office: 209-951-5600 FAX: 209-951-5649 LTS: 209-951-5690 stocktonsc.org