THE ANCHORLINE Harbor Island Yacht Club April 2018 Volume 51 Number 3 GREATER NASHVILLE S OLDEST YACHTING MONTHLY In This Issue COMMODORE S COMMENTS REMEMBRANCE BRUCE CAMPBELL CLUB CLEAN UP DAY WARTERFIELD MARCH WINDS RESULTS CULLY COBB 50K RESULTS DOCK AND MOORING WAIT LIST ALIVE HOSPICE REGATTAS AND DINNER
COMMODORE S COMMENTS. I really don t have much interest in racing sailboats Those were my words about 25 years ago when sailing became a part of my life. I could not imagine anything better than a casual sail on the water, until I experienced sailboat racing up close with my longtime friend Bruce Richards. A few years later I joined HIYC, and began crewing with a very accomplished skipper, Ken Tempelmeyer, on his S2. I was hooked. Now that is not to say that I do not love cruising. One of the great joys, now that Cindy and I live in Old Hickory, is the opportunity to hop aboard Moonstone on any late afternoon to enjoy a beautiful sunset, sip some wine, and a slice of my favorite sharp cheese. We equally enjoy entertaining friends and family on the water but there is just something about racing. Not long after I joined HIYC, I was privileged to be part of a conversation with Cully Cobb, racer extraordinaire at HIYC. We were talking about RACING. Racing sailors sail longer. racing sailors sail better. Cully said. There are many Saturdays that I really don t want to get up and come out here and race, but I have a very dedicated crew that are counting on me and other skippers who need to see the stern of my boat. NOTE: Cully raced into his mid 90 s. Racing sailors sail better It is one thing to catch the easy wind and natural course of the lake. It is a completely different experience to time your approach to the start line, to chart what you feel will be the fastest course, look for clean air, watch the current, try to put yourself ahead of your competition, count on your crew to keep the sails trimmed and work together on tacks, and cross the finish line. I feel I sail better and have greater knowledge of my boat by racing her. I love cruising. I also love racing, as a skipper, or as a crew member. For those of you who love to race, see you out there. Full disclosure I have not been as engaged in racing this year because of out of town commitments. I m trying to be more intentional about that. For those who have never been on a sailboat during a race, but are intrigued, contact me or one of our racing officers. It is a wonderful sport. Even if you have baggy sails and need a bottom job, you can enjoy the fun of chasing one of your fellow HIYC members up and down the lake on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Even if you see their stern the whole way, it will make you a better sailor. Give it a try. I am sure glad I did. Friendship & Support Gene
Bruce Campbell: A remembrance by Bill Killebrew Every time I think of Bruce Campbell it brings a smile to my face. I just can t help it. His sister Connie was one of my best friends in college and I met Bruce through her and her high school/college boyfriend, Mark Hollaway. I didn t really know him well then but got to know him better after I graduated. Bruce always worked in the construction business, earlier with Haury and Smith and later as a self employed contractor. He built the last painting studio I had and worked as well on some other home projects of mine. I always liked working with Bruce he was very opinionated about what was proper in the remodeling context. It provided a nice counterpoint to what was a pleasant laid back working arrangement. I don t think I will be replacing that anytime soon, if ever. Bruce and Mark Hollaway were the first people to sail with me when I bought my first Lightning, Malcolm X #11480. Upon getting in the boat he looked around, said too many ropes and got out his knife. He didn t cut any. My sailing up to that point had been limited to crewing on a J-24 and they had no experience so we were all pretty limited. I thought he didn t like it and I didn t call him the next season. Bob Cotton snapped him up and they sailed together for 30 years. Not everyone knows that Bruce went through a several years long glider period, driving to Eagleville regularly and getting towed up in a loaner glider. I went with him a couple of times but Bruce made a career out of it for a while, progressing to the point where he could solo and stay up for a long time. I don t think he ever owned a glider but he flew them for several years. One of the things said at Bruce s memorial was that Bruce found his tribe at HIYC and I think that was true although, like most of us Bruce had several tribes and they were often unaware of the existence of the other tribals. The gathering point was the Tiki hut he built from the carcass of a dinghy rack and continued to remodel over the years. It was a good place to store racing and committee boat gear and it also filled up with assorted memorabilia. Bruce also had a tribe in Memphis, equipped with their own Tiki hut. It is a curious thing, unpredictable, that Bruce would discover and be welcomed into a group of misfits trying to practice sailing as a sport in an area devoted primarily to shooting whatever moves, playing golf and going to church. So when I think of Bruce it doesn t make me sad. Mark said it best, that Bruce always operated under the premise that everything we know or see has an absurd basis, that nothing really makes any sense. He never seemed to plan for the future and apparently couldn t see any good reason to do so. Most of the unpredictability in his life could be explained that way. I imagine he is grateful to be able to leave the way he did, without warning and without any messiness, no illness, no nursing home, just gone. It just goes with who he was and is and I think most of us would be glad to end as well. Editor s note: When I shared with my wife and daughters the news that Bruce had died, they were stunned and saddened. For them, as for so many of us, Bruce was the most visible member of HIYC. It seemed like every time they visited the club, Bruce was there. Always dressed in his work boots, kaki shorts and button down collar white shirt. He must have had a great concern for their safety because every time I brought my boat into the dock, he came down to handle a line, or to fend off. The other day after the Cully Cobb 50K I stopped off at the Tiki Hut to drink a beer with JD Powell. We talked about Bruce, and it felt different, somehow empty without him. For one thing, the beer was not as cold. I thought about the fact that Bruce must have gifted me 12 ice cold beers for every two or three I brought to him. I wish I had brought more beer, but I really don t think Bruce cared about the imbalance! Don
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Race Results The Cully Cobb 50K Regatta March 17, 2018 With spectacular March weather, a blazing sun and a consistent breeze blowing West to Southwest, PRO Rick Fielder set a 50K course! With a start off harbor Island, a turning mark by the Dam, and a second mark 1/2 mile past Harbor Island this twice around course (Fleets A & B ) provided a fun challenge for all boats. Thanks to Dock Fielder for handling registration, Konstantin for testing the water temperature, and Fred Beesley and David Brandon for a stirring history of the regatta and remembrances of Cully! Cully was a trailblazing neurosurgeon who trained many fine surgeons at Vanderbilt Medical School. He was an equally accomplished sailor and a loyal friend and mentor. His memory is cherished by all who knew him.
*** Warterfield March Winds *** Spring Clean up
Sea Scout News In February our Sea Scouts took part in the rescheduled Klondike Derby held at the Latimer Scout base in East Tennessee. There were 11 teams two of which were staffed entirely or partially by our Sea Scouts. And once again we picked up a new member as a result of being at this event, which is one of the reasons that we attend events such as this. Plus the fact that it s fun. Then, at that next week s meeting, we had three special guests to visit us all the way from Texas: the Sea Scout Commodore for the South East Region, the Boatswain for the South East Region and the Skipper for Sea Scout Ship 208 in Baytown Texas. And it turns out that Ship 208 meets on Thursday evening as well. So we set up a video conference between the two Ships, which was really cool. Additionally, the Commodore presented the Sea Scout leadership award to James MaGuirk. James is one of our Sea Scouts and is the Boatswain for the Middle Tennessee Council. And staying with our busy schedule, two days later, we held the annual Sea Scout ball at the Jet Potter Scout Center in Green Hills. It is open to area Sea Scouts and Venture Scouts. And yes, there were several inquires about our Ship made during this event as well. In early March, Alex Day completed the requirements for earning Quartermaster the highest rank in Sea Scouting. Note that nationwide only around 30 Sea Scouts a year achieve this rank. Alex is the fifth Sea Scout coming through our doors to achieve Quartermaster. We hope to hold his Quartermaster ceremony at HIYC sometime this Spring. And all HIYC members will be invited to come and watch. It is something very special. Additionally, James was presented with Sea Scout of the year by the Middle Tennessee Boy Scout Council. And then Kevin McKeller came back to skipper Makena in the March Winds regatta. Note that two years ago Kevin received the most improved junior sailor award while in the hospital. Those health issues forced him to drop out of Sea Scouting, but he could stand it no longer and wanted to get back on the water. And we re so glad to see him back again. Finally March 10 th we once again held our annual Safe Boating class in association with the TWRA. This year 20 youth took the class including five of our newer Sea Scouts. Now with daylight savings time, back we re trying to figure out how to get 12-15 youth out on the water on Thursday evenings. Yes, we could use some additional boats. But I do not know where we would put them. What a wonderful problem to have. Andy Griswold
*** Dock Slip and Mooring Waiting List *** Despite occasional rain showers and cool winds, the HIYC faithful turned out in force for our spring clean up day! Thanks to every volunteer! In just three hours debris was removed from the water and shoreline, the clubhouse was clean and tidy, paint was applied where needed, and the launches for the mooring fleet were ready to go!
Harbor Island Yacht Club PO Box 8117 Hermitage, TN 37076-9998 Harbor Island Yacht Club Located on Old Hickory Lake Visit us On-line at www.hiyc.org 2018 Officers Commodore Gene Lovelace Vice Commdore Bob Carlton Secretary Don Kaufman Treasurer Fred Beesley Rear Commodore Randall Butler Senior Governor Brian Smokler Governor Dan Haskell Junior Governor Jim McCann TO: Schedule of Events April 2018 May 2018 01 Sun Easter Sunday 03 Tue Board Meeting 14 Sat 15 Sun OL Shultz Alive Hospice Open Regatta 15 Sun Alive Hospice Open Regatta 21 Sat 22 Sun OL Shultz Alive Hospice Cruiser Regatta 21 Sat OL Shultz Regatta Dinner 01 Tue Board Meeting 05 Sat Konesky Great River Race 13 Sun Mothers Day 26 Sat Double Handed Regatta 26 Sat Cheeseburger in Paradise 28 Mon Memorial Day Sea Scouts meet every Thursday at 6:00 PM