January 2014 Flying Boats? The Upper Keys Sailing Club is excited to be the host of the International Moth United States Class Association Winter Series, presented by 11th Hour Racing! What, you ask, are Moths??? Moths are small, one person sailboats with wings. Foiling sailboats, similar to the America s Cup catamarans, actually rise out of the water on foils as they speed up and are extremely fast. They recently held their World Championship in Hawaii and an American named Bora Gulari won overall. Bora, in addition to other well known racers will be attending one or more of the Moth regattas to be held at the UKSC. UKSC is excited to be hosting the winter series for these unique boats. January 2014, Page 1
Hello all, fleet captain s corner We are looking at a very busy racing season starting in January. I ve asked Southwinds magazine to post the following schedule of events. January 3-5 Moth Winter Series #1 January 11-12 Commodore s Regatta: Portsmouth racing on Saturday, PHRF on Sunday. January 17-19 Dead Dogs and Tin Whistles Regatta-Buccaneer and Mutineer One Design Races. January 25 Community Bank Regatta-All Comers Race Saturday only. January 31-February 2 Mach 2 Moth Winter Series #2 February 8-9 Buccaneer Blast (Optis and Lasers Youth Regatta) February 14-17 Key Largo Catboat Rendezvous February 19-22 Force Five Midwinter Championships March 1-2 Fleet Captain s Regatta: Portsmouth Racing on Saturday. PHRF racing on Sunday March 9 Marlin Cup Oceanside Race (PHRF). March 15-16 Glander Cup Oceanside Race (PHRF). March 21-23 Line Honors Moth US National Championship. (Line Honors Apparel is the sponsor) UKSC Places 1st in Boat Parade! Dennis and Sara Kahler s catamaran was the club entry for the annual Key Largo Boat Parade. Decorated with lights and a giant piano keyboard, created by Helen and Larry Koenig, boat parade spectators were treated to live music with our own Dockmaster, Sallie, on the piano, along with Bruce McCord on sax, and Guy Lange, George and Betsy Edwards singing holiday favorites. We know that Conch Cat was better looking than all the other boats! Commodore Kahler accepted the 1st place trophy for Best Overall Entry, which is on display in the clubhouse. Thanks, in addition, to the following members that worked on the boat and made the winning entry possible: Min-Ai and Chuck Nihart, Wavy Davy and Lindi Adamusko. Race committee will need your help putting on these events. Ginette Hughes Fleet Captain from the rear commodore The Board of Directors has decided to suspend the Friday night half price happy hour during the regatta season. We may start the Friday night half price happy hour again in April. The main dock is showing some wear and needs maintenance. We ve contacted the original contractors and they ll figure out what needs to be done. Meanwhile have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Gary Bauman Rear Commodore Don t forget to check out our web site for the latest! www.upperkeyssailingclub.com You can find news, photos, links and membership information. January 2014, Page 2
upcoming events January 2013 ** 1 New Years Eve Brunch 11:00 a.m. ** 1 Hangover Poker Run 1:00 p.m. ** 3-5 Moth Winter Series #1, US National Championship ** 11-12 Commodore s Regatta ** 11 Commodore s Regatta Dinner 7:00 p.m. ** 15 Membership Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. ** 16 Board of Director s Meeting 7:00 p.m. ** 17-19 Dead Dogs and Tin Whistles (Buccaneer and Mutineer Regatta) ** 17 General Membership Meeting 8:00 p.m. preceded by a pot luck dinner at 7:00 p.m. ** 25 Community Bank All-Comers Regatta and dinner ** 31 - Feb. 2 Moth Series #2 For Sale: Flying Scot #2510. Ready to race. New Continental trailer. Photo below. $3900. Please contact Jim Signor 305-394- 4449 or jim@jimsignor.com. 2013 2014 board of directors Commodore Sara Kahler Vice Commodore Mary Lou Chambers Rear Commodore Gary Bauman Fleet Captain Ginette Hughes Treasurer Bill Anderson Secretary Betsy Edwards 2-year Director Larry Koenig 2-year Director Pat McLaughlin (year 2) Director Lynda Munshower Director Rosa Lamela Director Dewey Jackson For Sale: Optimist pram. Newer hull. 1st place winner in the MYC Harvest Green Fleet with 68 entries. 2 sets of good sails, dolly, hull covers, bronze race mast, other extras. $2350. Please call Dick Slosar for further details. 305-393-4600. Wanted: Flat screen TV and DVD player. Our Youth Sailing Program needs these to watch training dvds. We plan to mount the TV on the new wall on the east side of the clubhouse. Contact Rosa Lamela. Happy New Year! To place an ad in Swap Shop, contact Larry Koenig at skipperlarry78@aol.com. January 2014, Page 3
December Race Results UKSC Christmas Party Dec. 7 : Flail and Sail Over-all winner: Mark Weis Dec. 14: Portsmouth Winter Series #1 Mono-hulls: 1st place: Jim Signor on his new Flying Scot 2nd place: Jim Bigham, Force 5 3rd place: Bruce McCord, Force 5 Multi-hulls: 1st place: Dave White, Hobie Wave 2nd place: Chip Short, T2 3rd place: Dan Kulkowski, Hobie Wave Dec. 15: PHRF Winter Series #1 1st place: Dick Saylor, Saylorman II 2nd place: Dave Adamusko, Felix 3rd place: Judith Rhodes, Margarita Dec. 22: St. Nick s All Comers Race PHRF 1st place: Pat Mc Laughlin on Jib Sea 2nd place: Bruce McCord on Dolphin Dance 3rd place: Wavy Davy Adamusko,on Felix Portsmouth Waves: 1st place: Leah White 2nd place: Dave White 3rd place: Mary Lou Chambers Big Cats (match race): 1st place: Skip Kaub on Getaway Signals is a publication of the Upper Keys Sailing Club, Key Largo, FL. Editor: Larry and Helen Koenig (skipperlarry78@aol.com) January 2014, Page 4
Winter Series # 1 Portsmouth The Moths are here! January 2014, Page 5
New Years Eve Party January 2014, Page 6
Started July 2013 Expires June 2014 Started July 2013 for 12 months Expires June 2014 Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages Started July 2013 Expiration Open to the July public/sailing 2014 lessons available Vacation Cottages + FREE 22 sailboat, kayaks, paddle boats, water toys/floats, fishing/ snorkel gear, and Sunset Sails on our 40 catamaran with water slide. Just $140/night. UKSC members get discount on boat rentals and cottages. Reservations and info: 305 451 3438 www.keylimesailingclub.com Started Feb. 2012 for 12 months Expires June 2014 Started Mar. 2012 for 12 months Expires June 2013 Extended to June 2014 business ads Members and non-members may now place commercial advertisements in Signals. Signals is distributed to over 200 UKSC members and to a much larger audience through our web site www.upperkeyssailingclub.com. Rates are a bargain: $50 per year for a standard business card ad; $10 for a simple classified ad in 2 issues. Use Signals to advertise your special events and sales. For more information, contact Larry Koenig (skipperlarry78@aol.com). January 2014, Page 7