Stockton Sailing Club s DOCKTALK Stockton Sailing Club www.stocktonsc.org May 2013
SSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMODORE Faye Roberts VICE COMMODORE Gail Gradle REAR COMMODORE Gary Eggert PAST COMMODORE John Moyer SECRETARY Patty Jacquez TREASURER John Courtright PORT CAPTAIN Charles Sanford DIRECTORS Burt Mohr Steve Canepa Chris Shepherd Budge Humphreys SOCIAL & CRUISE Jillian Humphreys JUNIORS Suzanne Collins REGATTA Tony Holt MANAGER / HARBORMASTER Suzi Wasielewski (209) 951-5600 manager13@stocktonsc.org DOCKTALK EDITOR Marvin McDougal The deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month! History of opening day in boating "were my search words in Bing. I needed to educate myself in this event. I figured as much opening day recognizes Spring is in the air and the waters are beckoning to us. The search brought up headlines ranging from opening day in various fishing events to opening day on some reality show. Back in Illinois, a city celebrates opening day in regards to their mules and the canal systems. In my home state of Michigan, opening day is not as happy due to the low lake levels. But if you are a history buff of boat wrecks, this is prime time to walk through the wreckages that are becoming exposed on the shorelines. Seattle and every other city on the Sound take pride in their opening day with celebrations of local boats, engineering accomplishments, or anniversaries. Of course, SF Bay has celebrations starting from Opening Day throughout the year with the AC races. Faye Roberts 2013 SSC Commodore As for our own Stockton Sailing Club, we will have a full day of events on May 19th, starting with the Swap Meet at the crack of dawn, a pancake breakfast prepared by the Junior Sailors, and Blessing of the boats and judging for the best decorated boats. The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on hand to give boat inspections for safety details. The Social and Cruise Committee is hard at work composing a day of activities for members and will welcome all helping hands. It s a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and members after our winter season. Also it s a great opportunity to learn about the club while you volunteer in any of these activities. Opening Day is what we make it!!! It has been brought to my attention to alert boat owners the importance of using spring lines while in the slip. We do have surges that come into our marina affecting how your boat moves within the slip. This can easily be handled with the use of spring line(s). If you are not sure how to use them, I found a description on-line (fancy that) www.dailyboater.com/2011/05/docking-101-spring-lines Some of our boats have long pulpits causing the bow to overhang the slip. Now walking down the dock, that width has been compromised making it difficult or hazardous to walk or maneuver with a loaded dock cart. I can see the concern of the member who alerted me to this. We will have Dynamite tied with a spring line from now on. Another concern I want to pass on is how we treat the club house. It s our home away from home but shouldn t be left in a mess or used in a way that would offend other members. And as always, please clean up after yourself. 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 Submissions can be e-mailed to: docktalk13@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. CONTACT INFO, CONTENTS AND FAYE ROBERTS: INTRODUCTION 2 ONE BOATS PERSPECTIVE BY: DON QUINLY 3 CLASSIFIEDS, SSC STORE, COME SAIL AWAY LADIES LUNCHEON: CRUISE 4 DINNER COUPON, DELTA DITCH RUN: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW; EDITOR S COMMENTS; NEW MEMBERS 6 HARBORMASTER HAPPENINGS; SOCIAL SCENE; COMMITTEE MEETINGS 6 JUNIORS CORNER, GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN LADIES ONLY: CRUISE 7 UNNAPROVED BOARD MINUTES 8, 9, 10 DELTA DITCH RUN: FREE VOLUNTEER BBQ 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 11 RACING SCHEDULE B/C Do any members have photographs of SSC events? (Cell phone, digital or scan-able accepted) Do you have important information to share? Or have committee reports you want highlighted? Do you have for sale items you would like post in the SSC newsletter? Please email them to docktalk13@stocktonsc.org, They will be added to the newsletter, galleries. the new re-modeled SSC website or on the Stockton Sailing Club s FaceBook page. Thank you, in advance Page 2
FAST FACTS Who: Don Quinly What: 40th Annual STR When: Friday 6/22/12 One Boats Perspective Sweets III Cal 2-27 2nd place Nine boats signed up for the 40th South Tower Race Eight made it to the line. Pre-race, I need some Ibuprofen; it s going to be a long day, or two. Our new friend and unknown crewmember Fred, (later known as big foot) said I ll make a run to the store and get some. Thanks! Five minutes to the gun, no wind and we re two boats lengths on the wrong side of the line. One minute, half a boat length. The crew s urging to scull, faster. A Cal 2-27 at 7,000 lbs. PHRF for this race 213 doesn t Scull very well. 20 seconds, turning the boat to get sideways and, maybe, squeeze bye, someone on the bank yells clear and the gun goes off. No wind for the first ten minutes then it jumps to twenty knots plus. Shorten sail. We re doing hull-speed to wind healing 30degrees plus with a reefed main and a 90% jib. We were doing well just behind the bigger boats and comfortable ahead of the rest after two hours of the start. I think it s nervous energy but my legs are real tired. Relax it s gonna be a long race. I need a break so I called for each crew to take two-hour tricks at the helm and trimming. (Selftacking jib sure saves the crew) I don t feel that great, maybe laying down for a few minutes will help. V-berth pinched between two spinnaker bags as the boat heals from side to side at 30 plus degrees doesn t make sleeping easy but I m getting rest. Two hours later I get up feeling groggy. I make lunch and hand out waters. I need to sit down. Maybe I ve pinched something in my back is why I feel goofy. I ll take some more Ibuprofen. Dump two in my hand and glance at the bottle. Yes, Ibuprofen PM. Sleep medicine. What! The new guy drugged the skipper. During my rest we fell to last but had a couple of boats still in site. A long site. Let s open up and get some power. We worked it, and before dark, yeah, gaining a little. Pitch black Suisun bay, don t know were the fleet is and out of the blue with a crew of yelling YeHahs, Black fin, a ranger 22, came screaming fifteen feet off our stern. OK, we re still in the race. Just about the time we haven t seen them and think we ve shook em off, here they d come again all night, great winds, great currents, little water coming over the bow except for the minor splashes and playing with a competitor. Great wind all the way to the Carqueniz Bridge then it slowly started dying. By the time we got to the Richmond Bridge we were doing about 2.5 knots through the water but we did have the current with us. When we were trying to make the turn into Raccoon Straits the sails were barely filled and we re Crabbing at a 45degree angle not knowing what way of the Island the tide is going to take us. ½ way to Angel from the Tiburon the slightest of breezes lifted us into Raccoon Straits. We rounded Blackaller Buoy at 08:20 Saturday. Set a spinnaker and had a good breeze towards Berkley. Earlier, when we past Richmond Bridge we saw a couple of boats in the Berkley shoals we thought were our fleet. No, must not be, we watched, no, there headed for Alameda, No, Berkeley, Later we found out why as we sat off Richmond with no wind for two hours and twenty minutes. Two Rangers caught us then we all moved to the other side of the bridge and sat for another hour and a half. The entire fleet sat in different holes from three to six hours with no wind. Our crew was trying to nudge into what little shade there was. SF bay in June? It was the warmest I ve ever been on the bay and it s still morning. A slight breeze drifted us through San Pablo Bay then Carquinez Bridge and then, 20+knts of wind. I was convinced come hell or high water we were going to fly the chute all the way to Stockton. The wind kept building. About Port -Chicago hell and highwater hit and after untying a wreck of color wrapped around the for-stay we were under reefed main only still doing well over hull speed. Through the S ss, wind dying, I tell the crew if we can keep at six knots we won t set another spinnaker. Crap, let s set the spinnaker. A couple of things, no depth meter or mastfly light the complete race. When I first came up from my Fred rest, A few things had already been stepped on and now my antenna is trailing the boat in the water, as I eye Big Foot, Duke said I might have broken it Fred s off the hook and can stay a little longer. We had a great Spinnaker run using a red flashlight to see the mast fly the rest of the way to Stockton Sailing Club, finished at 10:15 Saturday night. Crew shared a bottle of wine then a bottle of rum at the clubhouse with a couple of other competitors who were still there. What a great race, it was my first as skipper and will certainly not be my last. Phil Hendrix who I believe was in a great position for a win on his Challenger hit something hard around Benicia and half way through San Pablo bay was taking on water and needed Coast Guard assistance. Thank you Coast Guard, You Rock. Well, he was beating us! OK I ll tell, Abe would give me grief for leaving it out. On the way past Alcatraz I went below to make breakfast. Eggs Benedict, Bacon and croissants. (Or, maybe cold chicken) coffee and Tea for Duke. I noticed someone (I m not saying Big Foot) stepped on the electric faucet handle and ran out all 25 gal of water. Humph, well, I ve got two partial filled gallon jugs and took one of these and made the coffee. Handed a steaming cup to Abe, he took a sip and said weredya get this coffee from I said from the club (a club member roasts coffee for the club and it s very good) He says it tastes funny Irritated, I had to fess up that I had spilled the coffee and scooped up what I could from the counter, sink and floor, problem? He asked me if I had tasted it, I took a sip, Yuck. Picked up the gallon jug and unfortunately we all saw at the same time the jug said Vinegar. I d just remembered cleaning the bilge before we left. Oops! Abe called Bonehead; I asked Duke if he still wants Tea. South Tower Race at 40. What a great race. What a great challenge. Every sailor should want this on their resume. I feel a huge accomplishment for finishing. At the mixer the night before the race, Racers who have done the STR in the past, many have done it multiple time and I believe Dana Badly has done something like 37 of them, were there with there old STR t-shirts and stories of the history. Good time. I want to thank those who first started this race, those who have kept it going, my crew, the volunteers and those stepping up next year. And finally my congratulations to the Plummer family from Vallejo on their 1st place finish. As time goes by I m still high as a kite over the experience and can t wait until next year.
CLASSIFIEDS 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) 209-9 5 1-5 5 2 5 o r knezl@comcast.net 1994 Catalina 34 Jennifer Anne $40,000 O.B.O Pacific Cup Vet. Roller Furling with self tending jib. 135 as well. 1500 watt Freedom Inverter Charger; drip less shaft seal, Stainless shaft, Universal 35 horse diesel: SSB. Epirb. Adler Barbour Refrigeration; Autohelm 4000: Shallow draft wing keel. Many more extras. Berthed at SSC D-26. Please contact: Gary Westcott or glwestcott@comcast.net J-24 No.2381 X Firefly $4,000 This boat is beautiful down below, with varnished teak. No motor or trailer. Please contact: Ray or Bonnie Lopez: 209-772- 9695 Force 5 $1500 Similar to a laser, with trailer. Completely renovated. Please contact: Ray or Bonnie Lopez: 209-772- 9695 1964 Columbia Challenger "Libertine" $6,000 O.B.O Too many new items to list! A MUST SEE! Trailer included. Ask any one about her...she is very nice. The boat is on dry dock behind harbor master's office. Please contact: Dana: 209-482- 4001 Etchel, 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 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. Submissions can be e-mailed to: docktalk13@stocktonsc.org LADIES LUNCHEON- MAY 11, 2013 @ NOON COST: $15.00 GALLEY SALAD * PORK TENDERLOIN * ASPARAGUS POTATOES * DESSERT CAPTAIN: JILL HUMPHREYS (209) 658-1431 (CONTACT FOR DETAILS AND DONATION INFORMATION) Hats, scarves, sweatshirts, vests and bags! Above are some examples of some of the items in our SSC store. There are so many to choose from, for you and your family! Contact Pam for availability and sizes. If you don t see what you want, ask! Pam may be able to get what you need! http://stocktonsc.org/store.html Page 4
The Delta Ditch Run starts in the San Francisco Bay and goes up the Delta and finishes at the Stockton Sailing Club. I In the past this event has attracted over 200 boats with racers from across the country show-ing up for this generally downwind sixty five mile event. This event is the 23nd annual Point Richmond to Stockton Race, also known as the Delta Ditch Run. The first warning will be at 10:25 A. M on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The course is from the starting area which is lo-cated between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the Brothers Islands, to the finish line at the Stockton Sailing Club. (Cruising Division's first warning will be at 8:30 AM and will start between the flag on the RYC Race Platform to Red #8 in the channel). Qualified Entrants This event is open to boats with a San Francisco Bay or Stockton Sailing Club PHRF rating.. Boats without certificates may have a rating as-signed by the Race Committee provided that their entry is accepted. A cruising division will be available to mono-hulled boats wishing to have a motoring time allowance. This division is open to all cruising yachts. Entrants will receive a four hour motoring allowance. All entrants will race with their full PHRF number. There is no restriction on the number/type of sails to be used. The Cruising Division will be sail-ing for the Frank Dukat Memorial Trophy. A separate division is open to sailing multi-hulls with a minimum design length of seventeen feet or longer and a crew of two or more, that have a valid Bay Area Multi-hull Association (BAMA) rating. Richmond YC & The Stockton Sailing Club www.richmondyc.org 209-951-5600 www.stocktonsc.org Tom and Steve grilling ribs for FLEET NIGHT snack. Stockton Sailing Club s DINNER COUPON YES! I am available to: PREPARE THE MEAL: COOK THE FOOD: 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: YES! Cut this coupon out and hand it in to the SSC Harbor Office w/ your name:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW EDITOR S COMMENTS HARBORMASTER HAPPENINGS Reminder letters are sent by the office to club members whose accounts are in arrears at 60 and 90 days. At 60 days, all club cards are terminated, including bar and facility use privileges'. SSC Board approval is required prior to club reinstatement. Snack food items are not being rung up and an inventory shortage is noticeable. The general membership is reminded that 12 ounce cups are to be used for beer and soda. The 10 ounce cups are to be used for mixed drinks. Members BEWARE! Empty snack packages and cups may be checked for sailor fingerprints! Alcohol purchased at the club house may not be taken out of the club s designated area. There is no take-out privileges'. Alcohol purchased must stay on the lawn and retreat areas Friday Night Dinner reimbursement rate has increased by $25 Do you want to upload a photo directly to the Stockton Sailing Club FaceBook Page? All you have to do is email it to: acme514dimmer@m.facebook.com I keep this address in my contacts under SSC FaceBook; then if I get a great shot with my iphone, ipad or cell phone camera, all I have to do is tap the phone a couple of times and send the photo straight to the page. How simple is that! Keep Sailing! NEW MEMBERS The Stockton Sailing Club would like to welcome our two newest members: Glen and Tammy Jennings! Welcome Aboard! COMMITTEE MEETINGS First Tuesday: Junior Committee 7:00 First Thursday: Rules & Policy 5:30 First Thursday: Harbor and Facilities 6:30 Second Monday: Membership 6:30 Second Tuesday: Board Meeting 6:30 Second Thursday: Regatta Meeting 6:30 First Thursday: Social & Cruise 7:00 Second Friday: General Meeting 7:00 Registration for the Delta Doo Dah opened on Monday April 8th and runs through August 24th. CONRATULATIONS to, Karen Miller, on getting her level one sailing instructor certification! Karen Miller is certified as a small boat instructor and she will run the Learn to Sail program. LEARN to SAIL is accepting employment applications and registration for summer classes. Please print out a packet for either HERE SOCIAL SCENE May 5, 1-6PM Spring Series #6 May 11, Noon-4Pm Come Sail Away Ladies Luncheon May 12, 8AM-4PM Mothers Day May 16, 7PM-9PM Game Night May 18, 7AM-8PM OPENING DAY & Swap Meet May 19, 1PM-6PM Spring Series #7 May 25, 8AM-4PM Cruise to Delta Bay/Spindrift May 27, 8AM-4PM Memorial Day June 1, 4PM-8PM BBQ/ Volunteer/DDR June 8 Delta Ditch Run July 27-28 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Cruise Page 6
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!!! CRUISE When: July 27-28, 2013 Where: Start At SSC, End at Mildred Island Why: Read the name of the cruise again! Cost? Minimal Sponsored by: Betty Adams, S/V Flibbertigibbet, 925 818-9383 bajababa@sbcglobal.net & Annie Bliss, 1 209 969-4279 realtor.bliss@sbcglobal.net Women only, Female Captains, Female Crew On the way to Mildred Island (sunken, approx. 10 feet deep), whether motoring or sailing, we can talk about what we want to do. After arrival, we can anchor and play, or practice tacking and jibing. We ll have hoover doovers, sundowners, share in meal prep, visit, go to bed when we want, get up when we want, not worry about make-up, hair, news; then on Sunday ride a flood tide back to Stockton. There will be no pressure, no yelling and no whining. What will be provided: Kayaks, rubber duckies for racing, Water toys, endless Pico de Gallo and chips! Once crews have been established, we ll meet and plan provisioning. SIGN UP YOUR BOAT, HOW MANY CREW CAN YOU TAKE? SIGN UP TO CREW! (Bring your kayaks, water toys, tunes, favorite snacks) SAILCAMP July 7 - July 13, 2013 * The Camp ends following the awards buffet on Saturday afternoon. The Sail Camp Program is intended for boys and girls ages 8 ½ 14 years of age. Sail Camp teaches a wide range of areas to enhance boat handling techniques and racing skills of junior sailors. Juniors are divided into 4 basic groups: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. The Stockton Sailing Club grounds continue to serve as the traditional v e n u e f o r t h e c l i n i c. Juniors will camp within the secure area of the Club, in tents on the lawn. Campers provide their own tents and bedding. SSC bathroom and shower facilities are very nice and available for use. Age appropriate and FUN off-the-water activities will be provided to occupy and entertain the Juniors in the evening hours before lights out. These usually include games, crafts, and more. Applications are accepted first from SSC/RYC/SCYC members/junior members with remaining slots filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be COMPLETE to be considered. Space is limited to eighty campers. Juniors will receive: Sailing/Racing instruction on and off the water, fun evening activities, 3 meals per day, a camp memento, and awards for racing excellence and sportsmanship, great new friends and a week of fun. WELCOME JUNIOR SAILORS Junior Commodore, Adam Helms, really came through with helping to have a successful booth at the Earth Day Festival April 21. Adam took great pride in representing the SSC as he spent time, during the week, preparing and cleaning a small boat for display. JUNIORS CORNER The morning of the event, Adam took responsibility for trailering the boat and publicity supplies out to Victory Park. With the help of Sofia DeGuzman, John Canepa, Jackson Faylor, Vanessa Rasmussen, and coordinator of Learn to Sail, Karen Miller set up and manned the booth. I'm sorry if I've left out any names of other Juniors, I was in Richmond with Peter as he is getting his level one sailing instructor certification. Festival goers learned about Learn to sail classes, the Junior Program and boating safety information. Adam was also committed to the Spring Series race day. As soon as the race was over Adam went back to pick up the boat and supplies at the festival. It gives me great pride to see Adam's commitment to being the SSC Junior Commodore, and to the rest of the Juniors who took the time off Sunday to promote our absolutely awesome Club. Sail Camp (July 7-13) registration is open, spots are limited, DON T WAIT! Life is good when you re at the Stockton Sailing Club, Suzanne Collins 2013 LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAM LTS begins in June! Join in on the fun in the sun! Calendar, registration forms and employment packets at www.stocktonsc.org Young sailors have a great time learning how to sail. The Junior Program promotes sailing in young people by making: sailboats, time and expertise available to them, on an ongoing basis, with adequate financial support. The program will teach good sportsmanship, and will encourage competition and innovation in all aspects of sailing. To apply to be a camp counselor, please contact Susanne Collins @ 1zazu@inreach.com For much more information, pricing and adult/family participation; please visit the Stockton Sail Camp website, HERE More info HERE or contact, Karen Miller Learn to Sail Coordinator @ 209-951-5600 Page 7
Unapproved Board Minutes (A) April 9, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: Our sensational Vice Commodore, Gail Gradle, keeping her hand firmly on the tiller, rang the bell with enthusiasm and called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Gary Eggert, Rear Commodore; John Moyer, Past Commodore; Patty Jacquez, Secretary; John Courtright, Treasurer; William Humphreys, Director; Burt Mohr, Director; Steve Canepa, Director; Chris Shepherd, Director; Charles Sanford, Port Captain; and Suzie Wasieleweski, Club Manager Excused: Faye Roberts, Commodore STANDING BUSINESS: A. Approve April 2013 Agenda: Motion to approve the April 2013 Agenda: Chris Shepherd/ William Humphreys M/S/P. B. Approve March 2013 Board Minutes: Motion to approve the March 2013 Board minutes: John Moyer/ William Humphreys M/S/P. C. Approve February 2013 Financials: After evaluation by John, the February 2013 Financial Statements were distributed to Board members for review and discussion. John noted that he is working on the reclassification of GL codes for repair and maintenance items. Board members were again reminded to use the approved SSC Capital Expenditure Request for all expenditures. Accounts in arrears and late fees for parking spaces were also discussed. Adjustments will be made for late parking space fees. Chris also noted that he is working on development of a long-range maintenance plan. The reinstatement process for club members whose accounts are in arrears was additionally explained. Reminder letters are sent by the office to club members with accounts in arrears at 60 and 90 days. At 60 days all club cards are terminated, including bar and facility use privileges. SSC Board approval is required prior to club reinstatement. [SSC Bylaws, page 16, Article VIII(5)] Motion to approve February 2013 Financials: Gary Eggert/ John Moyer M/S/P Page 8 D. Club Manager Report: Next, Suzi was called upon to share the upto-the-minute Harbormaster observations and events: Food and beverage purchase was the first item of discussion. Snack food items are not being rung up; and an inventory shortage is noticeable. The general membership is reminded that the 12 ounce cups are to be used for beer and sodas. The 10 ounce drink cups are to be used for mixed drinks. Club members are reminded that empty snack packages and cups may be checked for sailor fingerprints. Beware! The SSC Board next concurred that the Club Manager does not have the authority to negotiate berthing fees or other deals. Sorry mariners, no such luck. Guest s powerboats are welcome under three-day courtesy berthing applied to sailboats reciprocal for PYCA members. Great news! Karen Miller is certified as a small boat instructor and she will run the Learn to Sail program. Suzi reports that not only is Karen on the ball but also on a broad reach! Thank you Karen! The Harbor and Facilities (H&F) Committee will discuss the use of Learn to Sail funds as well as power boat procedures. Recommendations will be brought back to the SSC Board. Remember, you must be checked out by the office and on file to operate the crash boats owned by the SSC. A friendly reminder will be also provided to the membership at the upcoming general meeting. Please be attentive to the club s rules regarding the purchase of alcohol. Alcohol purchased at the club house may not be taken out of the club designated license area. This is to adhere to the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board laws. There is no take-out privilege. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the bar must stay on the lawn and in Retreat areas. A. Correspondence: A retreat request was received from Paula Almaas. She also presented her retreat request to the SSC Board for November 3 rd. She will finalize the date with the SSC Board on June 1 st. See details below. Jerry and Darlene Sullivan have requested a one-year leave of absence effective March 1, 2013. Martin and Martha Flaherty have requested retreat use for the Stockton Pelican Race on June 15, 2013 for 20 to 30 people from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pam Haas submitted her resignation effective January 2013. Joshua Williams has requested cruising status effective March 2013. Suzie Thomas has submitted her club resignation. Paul Dietrich is waiting to sell his boat. Motion to approve correspondence requests: William Humphreys/ Burt Mohn M/S/P. B. Member and Guest Comments: Paula Almaas, SSC member for 35 years requested the SSC to Save the Date of November 3 rd. Paula is coordinating the American Association of University Women (AAUW) 62nd annual home tour on Sunday, November 3rd. This year's tentative home tour theme is "On the Water." Paula would like to explore the idea of using the SSC retreat area for part of this year's home tour because the club would be a great addition for the theme. The retreat would be used to serve refreshments to home tour guests. The AAUW would provide the food and any set up and clean up. They would also possibly use the retreat area to include a display of gift baskets to raffle off and possibly some vendors selling wares to home tour guests. Paula expects that no more than 50 people would be at the retreat at any given time between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Paula additionally proposed that the SSC could use this opportunity to facilitate its own open house on that date with tours of the club house, information on joining the SSC, and sailboat rides available to those who may be interested. She will correspond with the club to finalize plans by June 1, 2013. Motion to approve the Save the Date retreat request and waive the charge: Charles Sanford/ William Humphreys M/S/P. Jeff Canepa and Bruce Faylor provided details of the Junior Taco Tuesday event that has run successfully for the last six years. Restoration of SSC Board approval was requested. Supervision by adults who have been checked out on the crash boat was noted. Additionally, both juniors and adults are aware of crash boat rules. A written plan will be submitted to the SSC Board at the May SSC Board meeting. Motion to provisionally approve junior participation in Taco Tuesdays based on the oral presentation and an upcoming written plan to be presented to the SSC Board: Gary Eggert/ John Courtright M/ S/P (Opposed Chris Shepherd)
Unapproved Board Minutes (B) April 9, 2013 OLD BUSINESS: A. Stockton Sailing Club Letter of Protest to Notification on B Dock Boat to Sell Alcohol: As follow up to the continuing B Dock narrative and the club s friendly reminder, at the February 2013 meeting it was brought to the SSC Board s attention that an owner of a boat on B Dock had posted signage on his boat to provide notice of intent to sell alcohol using the SSC club address. In an attempt to resolve the issue Faye has spoken with the boat owner and staff at the California State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. In addition, Form 501, a protest against alcoholic beverage license application including SSC concerns, has also been filed with the ABC. At the March Board meeting Faye was additionally requested to follow up and send the boat owner a friendly reminder letter asking the boat owner to withdraw his application using the SSC address, as he is in danger of forfeiture of membership and exclusion from harbor berthing. The friendly reminder letter was received by the boat owner and Faye will attend the hearing if necessary. The office will send a copy of the SSC protest and the boat owner s response letter to the SSC attorney. No further action will be taken at this time. B. Discuss H & F Committee Engineering Report The H & F (Harbor and Facilities Committee) has requested discussion of the clubhouse beam replacement. Bids have been received and an engineering structural assessment of dry rot damaged framing has been submitted. The H & F Committee has recommended approval of the Tudor bids for repairs to both the office and the clubhouse. Motion to accept the H & F recommendation to accept the Tudor Construction bid to repair the SSC clubhouse: Charles Sanford/ William Humphreys M/ S/P. Gary Eggert/ John Courtright M/S/P Motion to accept the H & F recommendation to accept the Tudor Construction bid to repair the SSC office: Charles Sanford/ John Courtright M/S/P Per request to enumerate votes: Opposed: Gary Eggert and William Humphrey; in favor: Gail Gradle, John Moyer, Patty Jacquez, John Courtright, Burt Mohr, Steve Canepa,; Chris Shepherd, and Charles Sanford C. Discuss Stockton Sailing Club 2013 Friday Dinners: SSC members, be informed! The Friday night reimbursement rate for dinners has been increased by $25! More interest in Friday night cuisine is sure to follow! Motion to revise the wording in The Role of Bylaws, Policies, Rules and Board Action in the Stockton Sailing Club, Happy Hour Budget (page 78 of the 2012 SSC Roster) from Friday night Mixer to Friday night Dinner and raise the current allowance to $175: William Humphreys/ Burt Mohr M/S/P. This is the first reading of this policy change. NEW BUSINESS: A. Discuss Reserve Cash Funds for Maintenance and Improvements Chris provided background information and a proposed savings plan for maintenance and repairs. After discussion, it was determined that the plan will be taken to H & F and the FBLI Committee for recommendations. B. Approve Covers for Three Crash Boats The H & F Committee has requested SSC Board approval for three crash boat covers at a cost of $250 per (Pacific Blue) cover. Funds for the covers will come from the Learn to Sail program. Motion to approve covers for three crash boats: Gary Eggert/ John Courtright M/S/P. C. Approve Purchase of New Dock Carts The H & F Committee has requested SSC Board approval of the purchase of new dock carts. Positive comments have been received on the new carts. Due to budgetary constraints however this item is put on hold until the new fiscal year. D. Discuss Delta Doo Dah Discussion of the Delta Doo Dah event was requested. La Donna Bubak, Latitude 38, has proposed a format similar to that of the Pacific Puddle Jump, an event over a fivemonth period in hopes that more than 50 boats will participate. Official sponsors will be listed in the October issue of Latitude 38 as well as the Hosts, Prizes & Swag page. Registration for the Delta Doo Dah opened on Monday April 8 th and runs through August 24 th. Faye will contact La Donna to find out what other club/ marinas are proposing to entertain sailors. The SSC agreed to proceed and make event participants welcome by offering a free Friday night dinner and three free berthing nights. An eye-catching brochure touting the SSC and membership was also recommended. COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Membership Committee: Adding to the SSC convoy of sailors, Budge announced that Glen and Tammy Jennings have requested membership beginning May 1, 2013. Motion to approve new membership William Humphreys / Burt Mohr M/S/P. B. Harbor & Facilities (H&F) Committee: The H&F Committee meeting of April 4 th was attended by Phil Hendrix, Marvin McDougal, Charles Sanford, Randy Garret, Jim Painter, Lila Primm, Chris Shepherd, Linda Driver and John Courtright. With general responsibility for planning, operation and maintenance of the SSC facilities, the H & F Committee report includes the additional ongoing maintenance and repair efforts: A Dock: Work on A Dock by the Staff will be going forward replacing the wood tie rail with the ring system discussed at March's meeting and laying new carpet. Landscape Contract: Valley landscape contract was reviewed by Ron and it appears it may be too pricey. Another bid has been received for about $200 a month less than the current contract. Well and Sprinkler System: The combination of the well and the water delivery plumbing needs attention. Lawn zones 3 and 5 have inadequate pressure. We know there is sand in the pipe between the well and the pressure tank. Pipe need to be cleaned and a sand trap installed. Phil Hendrix reported that some of the pipe delivering water to the sprinkler heads may be of inadequate diameter. Perhaps a new landscape contract can include the contractor taking care of these issues and doing regular checks on the sprinkler heads etc. H Dock: Lila reported on issues with H Dock including the need to replace the ends and rub rails. This is on the Staff's to do list and should be next after the work is finished on A and B Docks. C. Finance Budget Legal and Insurance (FBLI) Committee: No report.
Unapproved Board Minutes (C) D. Regatta Committee: The platform has been busy and the racers report that they appreciate the award cups. E. Rules and Policies Committee: The first reading of the new policy related to Friday night dinners was approved. F. Social and Cruise Committee: Steve reported on the future adrenaline pumping activities and social events. Steve began by asking the Board to approve a $50 credit each for the upcoming Ladies Luncheon and Opening Day activities. The Ladies Day Luncheon on May 11 th features the celebrated chef, Richard Wright. The Ladies Day Luncheon theme is Come Sail Away. Help is requested in the kitchen and with serving. Opening Day boasts a myriad of fun filled aquatic activity. Boat show tours, U.S. Coast Guard vessel inspections, paddle boat races, booths, a swap meet, dunk tank, and raffle are planned. Contact Jill Humphreys for more information. Motion to approve the requested credits: William Humphreys/ Gary Eggert M/S/P. Contact Budge Humphreys for more information on the Memorial Day Blue Water Cruise. Game Night will be held on the third Thursday of each month. Bring your intelligence, appetite, favorite game and food for a rousing evening. Delta Ditch Run event planning is on the move. Volunteers to work the race and event are needed. Steerage is under the command of Tom Lueck and Budge Humphreys. More Delta Ditch Run information is available on the SSC website. G. Junior and Sailing Committee: Gary updated the Board on the junior front: A written plan for Taco Tuesdays will be forthcoming. Juniors will help members clean out their garages to obtain items for Opening Day Swap Meet. In exchange for donations, the juniors are offering a free car wash. Sail camp sign ups are currently being taken. Delta Ditch Run Volunteers FREE BBQ DINNER Saturday June 1st What Time: 5 PM Delta Ditch Run Volunteers are Free* Guests are welcome. Non-volunteer dinner $8 On Saturday June 1st there will be a Free BBQ for the Delta Ditch Run Volunteers. Volunteers will get their assignments and any "swag" for the event. Some of the benefits of coming to the BBQ Free special edition t-shirt to the first 25 volunteers who sign up online/or below (limited sizes) Free Delta Ditch Run hat Parking Pass to get into the restricted club parking area during the Delta Ditch Run on June 8th Discount Delta Ditch Run dinner ticket & event t-shirt (available only during BBQ June 1st Volunteer Assignments Volunteer jobs are divided into three areas: Area One: On the water, dock, crane, parking lot, event security, etc. Area Two: Working the clubhouse area which includes: T-Shirts, ticket booth, bars, dinners, Sunday breakfast, wrist band/id, check, helper/relief people, clean-up, etc. Delta Ditch Run Volunteer Sign-Up Form Return completed form to the office or Tom Lueck 209.604.1300 First Name: Last Name: Phone: Email: I would Prefer: (Please circle) Area One, Two, Three, Any Motion to Adjourn Meeting 9:24 p.m. Approved: John Moyer / Burt Mohr M/S/P Adjournment to 6:30 p.m. May 14, 2013, Stockton Sailing Club Board Room, 4980 Buckley Cove Way Board Room, Stockton, CA Respectfully submitted by Patty Jacquez, Secretary: Board of Directors, Stockton Sailing Club Area Three: Finish Line/scoring, awards, etc. Page 10
May 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 7 AM-4PM Junior Committee 5:30- PM Rules & Policy Harbor & Facilities 7-9PM Social & Cruise Friday Night Dinner 12 Noon-5 PM Double-Handed Long Distance Race #3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1-6PM Spring Series Race #6 Regatta Committee Friday Night Dinner 12 Noon-4PM Ladies Luncheon 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 AM-4PM Mothers Day Membership Committee 6:30-9PM Board meeting 7PM-9PM Game Night Friday Night Dinner and General Meeting 7AM-8PM Opening Day and Swap Meet 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1-6PM Spring Series Race #7 Friday Night Dinner 8AM-4PM Cruise to Delta Bay/ Spindrift 26 27 8AM-4PM Memorial Day 28 29 7 AM-4PM Junior Committee 30 31 5:30-8:30 PM Rules & Policy Harbor & Facilities 7-9PM Social & Cruise Friday Night Dinner 1 4PM-8PM DDR BBQ/Volunteers'
Stockton Sailing Club 4980 Buckley Cove Way. Stockton, CA 95219 Club House: 209-473-4450 Office: 209-951-5600 Fax: 209-951-5649 Info: 209-951-5690 stocktonsc.org Racing Schedule 2013 Specialty Races are Saturdays: 12 Noon. First Prep (12.00) Spring Series Races are Sundays: 1 PM. First prep (13:00) Wednesday Night Racing 6:30 PM. First Prep (18:30) January 23 Fleet Night (Guest speaker, Tom Ehman) 26 Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet February 21 Fleet Night (7PM) March 2 Long Distance Race #1 (12 Noon) 10 Time Change, Spring Forward 10 Spring Series #1 (1 PM) 16 Double-Handed Long Distance #1 (12 Noon) 24 Spring Series #2 (1PM) 14 Fleet Night (7PM) April 7 Spring Series #3 (1PM) 13 Double-Handed Long Distance #2 (12 Noon) 21 Spring Series #4 (1PM) 28 Spring Series #5 (1PM) May 4 Long Distance Race #2 (Noon) 5 Spring Series #6 (1PM) 19 Spring Series #7 (1PM) June 5 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 8 Delta Ditch Run 12 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 19 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 21-23 South Tower Race (10 AM) 23 South Tower Awards 26 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 29 Race of Champions (12 Noon) July 3 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 4 Independence day 10 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 13 Jack and Jill Race 17 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 24 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 31 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) August TBA Frank s Tract Regatta 7 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 14 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 21 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) 28 Wednesday Night Racing (6:30 PM) September 7 Fall Series #1 (12 Noon) 22-23 Tuleburg Regatta October 12 Fall Series #2 (12 Noon) November 2 Fall Series #3 (12 Noon) December 14 Fall Series #4 (12 Noon)