THE ANCHORLINE Harbor Island Yacht Club May 2016 Volume 49 Number 4 GREATER NASHVILLE S OLDEST YACHTING MONTHLY INSIDE Cully Cobb 50K and OL Shultz Results and photos Konesky Great River Race and Double Handed Regatta NOR Cheeseburger in Paradise and Sail Camp coming up! La Peregrina Shipwrecked??? History of the Burgee SwapCommodore s comments Photo by Jared Porter Photo by Don Claussen Photo by Don Claussen
Sail Camp 2016 Remember when you learned to sail? Whether yesterday or yesteryear, it was a life changing experience. Truth be told, you (and I) are still learning one of the joyous things about our love of sailing. Well, let s pass it on to the next generation (, for some of us old farts, to the third generation). It can all start with Sail Camp 2016. As in the past, Camp will operate four separate sessions in June, Monday through Friday, starting on June 6, 13, 20 and 27. Kids from 7 to 14 are welcome and it is not restricted to HIYC members. This is our opportunity to serve the Nashville community and open our sailing home to the rest of the world.
COMMODORE S COMMENTS Greetings all, Most of us are familiar with a burgee exchange. This occurs when a visiting yachtsman visits another club and swaps his club s burgee for theirs. To wit, the recent exchange between me and Paul White, our red-socked Hoosier visitor who has assisted our Race Committee on the past three OL Shultz Alive Hospice Regattas. Former Commodore Nelson Miller, who manages our growing display of burgees from other clubs that have exchanged with us, will soon be placing the Indianapolis Sailing Club burgee that Paul White presented high in our Clubhouse along with the more than 100 burgees we now have. So where did this exchange arrangement come from? Many sources I ve checked refer to the time honored tradition of such exchanges. But nowhere, not in Yachting Customs and Courtesies by Tringali or Chapman s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling nor any of the many books I searched could I find the origins of this tradition. I did discover that the Sportsman Yearbook for 1880 lists over 50 Yacht and Sailing Clubs (including the world s oldest the Royal Cork, that HIYC has exchanged burgees with (look in the Clubhouse, just below the large tattered HIYC burgee across from the fireplace) and discovered that they all have burgees, therein described in some detail. Then I found an interesting quote from the North German Regatta Club in 1913 referring to their burgee: "With pride and joy we have received it from the hand of the king as a guarantee of the warm interest of our highest commander in the fate of our club, as a jewel, which we will always honour, which should bring us to manly action, to serious work, to faithfull fulfillment of duty." So, with editorial license, I suggest that these exchanges are consistent with the Harbor Island Corinthian spirit; with pride and joy, we receive the exchange which we will always honor, which should bring us to manly action. Anyway.In addition to burgee exchanges, the Club and its calendar are chock full of good stuff, including a breather from two weeks of racing for Alive Hospice, a respite from the mini-camp we sponsored for a dozen 7 th graders, preparation for the Konesky Great River Race, the Double Hander and Cheeseburger in Paradise, and then on to Sail Camp in June. All this plus members working on their boats, some here, some in Kentucky; island hopping and off-shore passages; births, deaths, recoveries and renewals. What a community we have. Take some time to get to know your fellow club members, new and tenured, those in need and those offering assistance. What a community we have! Marc@MarcFortune.com 615-260-7405
The Cully Cobb 50K Photos by Patty Grissom March Winds go out as a lion in memory of champion racer/ former Commodore Cully Cobb
Spring Tradition Alive Hospice CEO benefitting presents 2016 National Anna-Gene O Neal Hospice Regatta Alliance Alive Hospice poster to HIYC Commodore Marc Fortune Dinner & Dancing at Hermitage Golf Course O.L. Shultz Regatta Splash Party kicked off two weekends of racing at HIYC. Minuteman Press Houston s Meat & Produce The Boat Locker Kevin & Katie Crumbo And Thanks to Dylan Altman Blues Band Thanks to our sponsors-r T Medical nfocus Hermitage Golf Course Thanks to all the volunteers who helped set up auction, dinner, sponsors, burgees, and anything needed, and the folks who supported the cause with ticket and auction purchases!
O.L. Shultz OPEN REGATTA Skies were smiling on the Vanguards and Y-Flyers! Check out the HIYC Racing Team at Nationals in Texas- www.hospiceregattas.org See more photos at www.hiyc.org Photos by Jared Porter
O.L. Shultz CRUISER REGATTA See more photos at www.hiyc.org Photos by Don Claussen & Patty Grissom
The Ceremonial Tolling of the Bell and presentation of Memorial Burgees at the beginning of each O. L. Shultz Regatta is something not to be missed. Each name called represents someone special In Honor of or In Memory of, as each skipper steps forward to accept the burgee(s) to be flown on his/her boat. Donations are made to Alive Hospice and the burgees are returned to the donors following the two weekends of racing. O. L. Shultz, HIYC former Commodore, in whose honor the races are named, was served by Alive Hospice as he lived out his sailor life here. More pictures are available at www.hiyc.org
Sea Scout News Sometimes they just don t listen to me. And this can be a good thing. Every Wednesday I send out an email blast to our Sea Scout members. This includes our Scouts, their parents, our Sea Scout leaders and our HIYC board members. In this email I discuss what we ll be doing at the meeting that Thursday evening and any upcoming events. Wednesday April 13 th I discussed the need to practice for the upcoming Tolling of the Bell ceremony and to prepare Triad our Pearson 30 for the O.L. Shultz Hospice regatta. Plus cleaning our Oday 17s up as they had just been brought out of winter storage. I saw no need of considering sailing as the forecast was for very light winds. Plus there was a lot to do already. I had arrived at 5:00pm to be able to finish some paperwork before the meeting started at 6:00pm. But by 5:25 youth started arriving and all they could think about was getting out on the water. I had a short discussion with one of the youth leaders and then went back to work. I emerged from the club house just after 6:00. And what I found was both of our Oday 17s out on the water with four youth on each. Plus two row boats in use and an adult working with another couple of youth concerning how to work the motor on one of the club s small Boston Whalers. Thirteen youth in all out on the water. Having a great time and learning too. And yes cleaning on Triad got done even if it was dark when they finished. And a bit of ceremony practice happened too. And this sort of thing has been a common problem with these kids for years. I ll show up with a full evening planned for inside only to find the wind blowing and kids wanting to do nothing but sail. And what a wonderful problem it is. Each month the HIYC board meets to discuss issues associated with the running of the club. And I often give a report or ask questions concerning the Sea Scouts. At the March meeting I was to be asking for the purchase of a proper inside display American flag and to find out if our Scouts were to be performing the Tolling of the Bells ceremony again this year at the Hospice Regatta. I should note that this was just a few days after our Scouts had performed a flag retirement ceremony before the March Winds regatta. Before the board meeting our commodore Marc Fortune was talking about how moving the flag retirement was. And then he turned to one of the new board members and with an excited voice said And wait till you see the kids perform the Tolling of the Bell ceremony. Ok scratch that one off the list. Only needed to get permission to purchase the flag. Andy Griswold
The Konesky Great River Race May 14, 2016 NOTICE OF RACE (Abbreviated) Complete Notice of Race available Online at hiyc.org INVITATION - Harbor Island Yacht Club cordially invites you and your crew to attend the Konesky Great River Race, May 14, 2016 on Old Hickory Lake in Old Hickory, TN. HISTORY - In December 2009, a much requested new spring Regatta for cruising boats was added to the HIYC calendar to take advantage of early spring winds and weather. The Board of Governors had been looking for a way to honor one of its long time racing enthusiasts, former Commodore, Stann Trophy Award, Caldwell Service Award and Iros Cruising Award recipient Chuck Konesky. A member since 1977, Chuck has been an avid racer on numerous boats from Lightning's and J-Boats to his larger C&C cruising sailboats. Throughout the years, not only has Chuck proven to be extremely successful and competitive on the race course, he has also exemplified the True Corinthian Spirit our club strives for. After announcing the new regatta and consulting with Chuck about possible racing formats for this new Regatta named in his honor, the one thing Chuck wanted most was to get members who normally don t race out on the lake enjoying our wonderful sport. From this idea, the J.A.M. Fleet (Jib and Main No Spinnakers) was born at Harbor Island. The HIYC Board recently voted to convert this successful fleet to it s own class Class C: Non-Spinnaker. The Konesky Great River Race is always a challenge for true racers and those new to racing, as well as giving true cruisers the opportunity to get out and sail with and against their friends CLASSES - The following classes are anticipated for this event. Class A Heavy displacement above 5000, PHRF ratings of 145 or less, Spinnaker assumed. Class B Heavy handicap class B: displacement above 5000, PHRF ratings 146 and greater. Spinnaker assumed, but may sail without spinnaker and take a 12 second allowance. The decision to sail without spinnaker remains in effect for the current year. Class C: Non Spinnaker Light handicap class. Displacement below 4999, Spinnaker assumed.the Regatta Committee may combine or split classes at its sole discretion. FEES - The Regatta registration fee is $20.00 on line $25.00 day of Race SCHEDULE RACING SATURDAY, May 14, 2016 9:00 am: Registration, Coffee and Donuts 10:30 am: Skippers Meeting 11:55 am: Warning Signal Trophy Presentation following race SCORING The racing will consist of a river distance course for all classes. Wind dependent HIYC PHRF handicaps and Time on Time adjustment factors will be used. Time Correction Formula (TCF) = 700/(f+PHRF) where f = 650 for light air, 550 for moderate air, and 450 for heavy air as assessed by the Race Committee. No races will be started in less than three (3) knots of sustained wind as determined by the Race Committee. INSURANCE - Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance. FURTHER INFORMATION - For further information please contact Race Committee Tim Naeser 615-476-6638
The Double Handed Regatta Complete Notice of Race available Online at hiyc.org INVITATION - Harbor Island Yacht Club cordially invites you and one crew to attend the Double Handed Regatta, May 28, 2016 on Old Hickory Lake in Old Hickory, TN. HISTORY In a time long ago, sailors looked down upon the one hand, and observed it to have a thumb and four digits. On the other hand, the observation was identical upon its reflection into the abyss, or when both were held high. At that very moment, sailors worldwide found it to be prudent to utilize this very other hand as well; instead of such a singular pursuit. Ah ha! Sailing was best when experienced with another hand. The old salts began to share this sage advice thru out the known world: Always use both hands! Henceforth, a hand has always been freely offered at the cessation of any favorable performance. RULES The race will be governed by the rules as defined by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). CLASSES - The following classes are anticipated for this event. Heavy handicap class A: displacement above 5000, PHRF ratings of 145 or less, Spinnaker assumed. Heavy handicap class B: displacement above 5000, PHRF ratings 146 and greater. Spinnaker assumed, but may sail without spinnaker and take a 12 second allowance. The decision to sail without spinnaker remains in effect for the current year. Light handicap class. Displacement below 4999, Spinnaker assumed. C class. Non-Spnnaker FEES - The Regatta registration fee is $20.00 SCHEDULE SATURDAY, May 28 2016 9:00 am: Registration, Coffee and Donuts 10:30 am: Skippers Meeting 11:55 am: Warning Signal RACING The racing will consist of a river distance course for all classes. THE SITE, RACING AREA AND COURSE The racing area is between mile Cumberland River 216.5 and mile 227 on Old Hickory Lake. The Distance Course will begin at a starting line between mile 220 and mile 225. The course will be further described in the Sailing Instructions. When a boat sailing under these rules meets a vessel that is not, the rules of Part 2 (When Boats Meet) are replaced by the Inland Navigation Rules. Any boat impeding the passage of a right-of-way vessel is subject to protest by the race committee or the protest committee. ON-THE-WATER COMMUNICATIONS All competitors are required to have a VHF radio and monitor channel 68. INSURANCE - Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance. FURTHER INFORMATION - For further information please contact Race Committee Tim Naeser 615-476-6638
Dock Slip & Mooring Waiting List May-16 A Dock B Dock C Dock D Dock Temporary Moorings Adm: Allen Mirse Adm: Dave Desforges Adm: Paul Latour Adm: Randall Butler Rear Commodore Harbor Master M br since N ame M br since N ame M br since N ame M br since N ame M br since N ame M br since N ame 13-Aug-94 Campbell 13-Aug-94 Campbell 10-Apr-06 Hentsch 13-Aug-94 Campbell 13-Aug-94 Campbell 7-May-11 Pierce 12-Oct-95 Osborne 12-Oct-99 Hall 10-Jun-07 C, Ow en 12-Oct-99 Hall 12-Oct-99 Hall 17-Nov-15 Anderso n 12-Oct-99 Hall 10-Apr-06 Hentsch 6-Jul-09 Potter 10-Apr-06 Hentsch 10-Apr-06 Hentsch 10-Apr-06 Hentsch 12-Dec-06 O'Dell 12-Sep-09 Ablamowicz 10-Jun-07 C, Ow en 10-Jun-07 C, Ow en 12-Dec-06 O'Dell 10-Jun-07 C, Ow en 12-Aug-11 Passafium 3-Oct-07 Grissom 3-Oct-07 Grissom 10-Jun-07 C, Ow en 3-Oct-07 Grissom 8-Nov-11 Briggs 1-Dec-08 Eubanks 12-Sep-09 Ablamowicz 3-Oct-07 Grissom 1-Dec-08 Eubanks 12-Jun-12 Gorska 17-Mar-09 Pow ell 17-Jan-11 Konstantin 1-Dec-08 Eubanks 17-Mar-09 Pow ell 11-Jul-13 Miller 26-Apr-09 Carroll 12-Aug-11 Passafium 17-Mar-09 Pow ell 26-Apr-09 Carroll 16-Aug-13 Durski 6-Jul-09 Potter 13-Sep-11 Grant 26-Apr-09 Carroll 6-Jul-09 Potter 23-Nov-13 Hedges 12-Sep-09 Ablamowicz 8-Nov-11 Briggs 6-Jul-09 Potter 12-Sep-09 Ablamowicz 10-Dec-13 Dorn 20-Apr-10 Netherton 9-May-12 Theriot 12-Sep-09 Ablamowicz 20-Apr-10 Netherton 14-Oct-14 Eller 17-Jan-11 Konstantin 12-Jun-12 Gorska 20-Apr-10 Netherton 17-Jan-11 Konstantin 10-Dec-14 McDonald 7-Mar-11 Cullen 11-Jul-13 Miller 17-Jan-11 Konstantin 7-Mar-11 Cullen 10-Mar-15 Porter 15-Jun-11 Holcomb 16-Aug-13 Durski 7-Mar-11 Cullen 15-Jun-11 Holcomb 12-Mar-15 Girone 12-Aug-11 Passafium 23-Nov-13 Hedges 15-Jun-11 Holcomb 12-Aug-11 Passafium 15-Apr-15 Chambers 13-Sep-11 Grant 10-Dec-13 Dorn 12-Aug-11 Passafium 13-Sep-11 Grant 17-Nov-15 Anderson 8-Nov-11 Briggs 14-Jul-14 Hines 13-Sep-11 Grant 8-Nov-11 Briggs 9-May-12 Theriot 14-Oct-14 Eller 8-Nov-11 Briggs 9-May-12 Theriot 12-Jun-12 Gordon 10-Dec-14 McDonald 9-May-12 Theriot 12-Jun-12 Gordon 12-Jun-12 Gorska 10-Mar-15 Porter 12-Jun-12 Gordon 12-Jun-12 Gorska 11-Jul-13 Miller 12-Mar-15 Girone 12-Jun-12 Gorska 11-Jul-13 Miller 16-Aug-13 Durski 15-Apr-15 Chambers 11-Jul-13 Miller 16-Aug-13 Durski 23-Nov-13 Hedges 17-Nov-15 Anderson 16-Aug-13 Durski 23-Nov-13 Hedges 10-Dec-13 Dorn 23-Nov-13 Hedges 10-Dec-13 Dorn 14-Jul-14 Hines Offered 10-Dec-13 Dorn 14-Jul-14 Hines 14-Oct-14 Eller Assigned 14-Jul-14 Hines 14-Oct-14 Eller 10-Dec-14 McDonald 14-Oct-14 Eller 10-Dec-14 McDonald 10-Mar-15 Porter 10-Dec-14 McDonald 10-Mar-15 Porter 12-Mar-15 Girone 10-Mar-15 Porter 12-Mar-15 Girone 15-Apr-15 Chambers 12-Mar-15 Girone 15-Apr-15 Chambers 17-Nov-15 Anderson Y Flyer Fleet V-15 Fleet 1. Doug & Lauren Kinzer 1.John Coolidge & Laura Johnson 2.Jeff Rodgers & Lisa Parker 3.Evan Daugherty & Blake Byrd 2.Mike Osborne, Lem Stevens, & Sarah Piper 3.Mel Smith & Jody Lee A Fleet B Fleet Light Fleet JaM Fleet 1.Greg Theriot 1.Steve Vague 1.James Odell 1.Jerry Rudden 2.Anne Beesley 2.Jim Waller 2.Paul Latour 2.Tom Gillingham 3.Rick Fielder 3.David Brandon 3.Brock Short 3.Sea Scouts A Fleet B Fleet Light Fleet 1.Greg Theriot 1.Jim Waller 1.Tim Naeser 2.Anne Beesley 2.David Brandon 2.Hofmeister Cully Cobb 50K 3.Rick Fielder 3.Joe Ballard 3.Marc Girone
The 2016 HIYC Budget Approved by the members at the Spring Quarterly Meeting BUDGET 2015 2015 2016 2016 ACCOUNT BUDGET ACTUAL ESTIMATE DECISION Commodore Expenses Secy, Anchorline, & Web $ 1,500 $ 5359 $ 3415 $ 3415 10,000 10,455 12,000 12,000 Treasurer Expense 3,300 41,15 3,300 3,300 Misc/Ship Store 0 0 0 0 Construction 12,115 2,800 7,815 7,815 Grounds 6,000 892 9,000 9,000 Harbor 9,000 9,061 9,000 9,000 House 27,000 23,790 27,000 27,000 Interest Paid 0 0 0 0 Junior Program 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 Dues to Organizations 400 450 400 400 Insurance 12,000 13,195 12,000 12,000 Tax & Rent 25,000 20,536 25,000 25,000 Race Committee 7,000 11,964 10,000 10,000 Regattas 1,500 0 500 500 Sales Tax Paid 13,000 14,251 13,000 13,000 Social Events 13,000 8,670 10,000 13,000 Debt Service 10,000 5,200 10,000 10,000 Yearbook 500 375 500 500 Reconciliation 0 25,449 0 0 EXPENSE TOTALS 155,315 154,029 156,930 156,930
Laura Johnson Welcome Aboard! Laura Johnson is a professional Camp Director & Founder/CEO of Leadership Academy in Nashville. She is a lover of the outdoors and is an avid sailor, paddler, hiker and adventureseeker. Laura first began sailing and teaching sailing in 1997 while working at a camp in Illinois. She discovered the thrill of racing in 2011 and is an active fleet member with the J22 and Jack Williams Grew up in the Chicago area, moved to Nashville (50 years ago this June!!!) for graduate school. Worked for 20 years as a studio musician, another 20 as a CPA in the music industry, and a happy member of the none-of-the-above club since 2009. Former PPYC member, actively campaigned San Juan 24 W'ore of the Sea throughout the TVA area in the 80's, now an occasional charterer and dutiful crew. V15 fleets. She participates regularly in regattas at both local clubs and nation-wide. Laura is also a PPYC member and board member. The Pierce family C.J.,Amy and Carly After years of dreaming about sailing, we re excited to take the first step and learn all we can. We look forward to meeting everyone and getting introduced to the sailing lifestyle. We recently purchased a 1971 Columbia 26. She is undergoing renovations and we expect to launch this summer. We hope our work schedule of 8-10 weeks off during winter will allow coastal cruising in years to come. C.J. Pierce has lived in the Nashville area since age 2, mostly residing within walking distance of Old Hickory Lake. As an avid fisherman/boater, he is no stranger to here and other lakes and rivers in Middle TN. C.J. has also restored a number of boats, from small skiffs to big pontoons. Aside from being on the water, C.J. enjoys traveling, backpacking (section hiking the Appalachian Trail), enjoying fine Islay scotches and operating a small business along-side wife Amy. Amy Pierce also spent most of her young life living 10 minutes from HIYC. She has cherished memories of her father taking her on overnight cat fishing trips near Old Hickory Dam. Amy and C.J. also attended high school together. Amy is the office manager of the business and attends networking events to provide growth and development to their company. Between work and after school activities, Amy enjoys kayaking, creating culinary masterpieces and spending time with family. Carly Pierce is a stunning blue eyed 7 year old that loves the idea of sailing adventures. She can't wait to load the boat up with toys for weekend over-nighters on the water. She is a lover of all types of art and she is currently working on a few pieces for the Columbia 26.
Chaplain Gene Lovelace 231Green Harbor Rd #65 Old Hickory, TN 37138 Harbor Island Yacht Club Located on Old Hickory Lake Visit us On-line at www.hiyc.org 2016 Officers Commodore Marc Fortune Vice Commodore Randall Butler Secretary Gene Lovelace Treasurer Fred Beesley Rear Commodore Mike Osborne Senior Governor Bob Carlton Governor Sean Theriot Junior Governor Brian Smokler TO: Schedule of Events May 2016 June 2016 Sat 7- Sun 8- PPYC Grand Ole Open Mothers Day Mon thru Friday 6-10,13-17,20-24, 27-Jul 1 Tues 10- Board Meeting Sat 14- Race at HIYC Konesky Great River Sat 21-Sun 22 PPYC Galen Freeman One Design Sat 28- HIYC Double-Handed Regatta & Cheeseburger in Paradise Party Mon 30- Memorial Day 2016 HIYC Sail Camp Weeks Sat 11 Quarterly Meeting & LOW COUNTRY BOIL & RAFTUP Tue 14 Board Meeting Sun 19 Fathers Day Mon 4- July 2016 HIYC Independence Day Celebration w/fireworks