THE ANCHORLINE Harbor Island Yacht Club February 2018 Volume 51Number 1 GREATER NASHVILLE S OLDEST YACHTING MONTHLY Incoming Commodore Gene Lovelace Takes Command In This Issue * CHANGE OF WATCH CEREMONY AND AWARDS * 2018 BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS * COMMODORE S COMMENTS * WINTER SERIES * MARDI GRAS PARTY * SEA SCOUTS NEWS * SLIP WAIT LISTS
2018 CHANGE OF WATCH Former Commodores assembled to welcome new Commodore Gene Lovelace Randall Butler presents Retiring Senior Governor Sean Theriot a plaque honoring his service to the Club. Pam and Steve Vague receive the Caldwell Service Award from Dave Brandon The Nashville Sailing Foundation Service Award is presented to Retiring NSF CEO Mark Fortune by David DeForges THE CHANGE of WATCH The HIYC Member Handbook sums it up The Iros Cruising Fleet Award is presented to Anne Beesley. Following an age-old tradition of yacht clubs, the second Sunday in January (after New Year s Day) is designated as the Change of Watch, whereby the new officers for the coming year are inaugurated. Other happenings on the agenda include the recognition of members achievements over the past year, with this occasion being the opportunity for club members to witness and celebrate these achievements.
2018 CHANGE OF WATCH Bruce Richards presents the Cully Cobb Memorial Trophy to this years deserving recipient Andy Griswold. Andy for his mentorship of the Sea Scouts is this year s member who most exemplifies the Corinthian spirit of sailing so exhibited by Cully at Harbor Island. Outgoing Commodore Randall Butler presents a Commodore s Service Award to Former Race Chair Tim Naeser to promoting racing at HIYC A Commodore Service Award was presented to Tom and Kaye Mason for the amazing job they did promoting and managing the HIYC Club Catalina22 Tom and Kaye were unable to attend the Change of Watch meeting. Race Chair Jim Doran presents the Stann Trophy to Rick Fielder Andy Griswold presents the Most Improved Youth Sailor to Garrett Ostrander Rear Commodore Randall Butler presents the Long Distance Cruising Award to Joe and Maribeth Hagan Rear Commodore Randall Butler presents Susan Vaughn with a Commodore s Service Award thanking her for her exceptional service to the Club with through her management of the ship s store
*** 2018 Committees *** Board of Governors Commodore Gene Lovelace Jr. Governor Jim McCann Vice Commodore Robert Carlton Governor Dan Haskell Secretary Don Kaufman Sr. Governor Brian Smokler Treasurer Fred Beesley Rear Commodore Randall Butler Kim Taylor Account Services HIYC Committees and Responsibilities: Club Boats (open) Grounds Ted Chapin Harbormaster CJ Pierce& Konstantin Tchernouchenko Historical Commission Fred Beesley, Beth Marshall, Cathy Cobb House Manager Markley & Julie Gordon Long Range Planning Don Kaufman, Cindy Lovelace, Ray Shelide Membership Pam Vague, Howard Toole On Call Joe Ballard, Nelson Miller, Bob Carlton, Randall Butler Race Chair Jim Doran Power Boats Jim Milliman, John Robertson Ships Store Susan Vaughn, Jr Governor Jim McCann Coral Reef Sailing Apparel Social Cindy Lovelace, Beth Marshall Webmaster Drew Griswold Affiliates: Nashville Sailing Foundation Rear Commodore Randall Butler Sea Scouts Andy Griswold, Brian Laidlaw Vanderbilt Sailing Club Derek Doss Commodore V- Fleet Jim Milliman Docks & Fleets: Mooring Fleet Don Kaufman A Dock Allen Mirse, Mark Endicott B Dock Nelson Miller C Dock Rick Fielder
Sea Scout News The new year has started out going gang busters. When it s cold and dark out our numbers normally fall a bit. Only having 3-4 youth attend the weekly meetings is not unusual for January. But so far this year we ve been averaging 10-14 youth at our weekly meets. But the one thing we re not happy about is that once again we re the only Sea Scout Ship in Middle Tennessee. Three years ago there were five. And I am only aware of a couple of others in the state that are currently active. Although we do have an advantage with the wonderful facility we enjoy at HIYC and fantastic support from the club. Many other Sea Scout Ships really struggle in these areas. And on average a Sea Scout Ship will only last three or four years. In our case we re now at twenty five years. In mid January we were to be attending the annual Venturing/Sea Scouting Klondike derby which is held at the Latimer High Adventure camp in East Tennessee. No this is not actually Sea Scouting but our presence helps to get the word out about this organization. And it has helped in the past for us to pick up new members and assisted other Sea Scout Ships in the area to get started. But a snow storm prevented the event from happening. What??? This is a Klondike derby. It should be held in the snow. And I agree. But the road to Latimer is dangerous any time there is ice or snow. Thus we will be trying again in mid February. Last year we had two six youth teams to take part. Hopefully we will have as many again this year. Each year several thousand Boy Scouts across the United Stated will earn the highest rank of Eagle. But less than 100 Sea Scout youth will earn the highest rank of Quarter Master. I am proud to announce that one of our Sea Scouts, Alex Day has finished all the requirements for Quarter Master. This was accomplished in mid December of last year. There is still some paperwork to be finished and a ceremony to plan. But we are excited and proud of this accomplishment. Hopefully we ll be able to hold the ceremony at HIYC later this spring. Speaking of accomplishments we re proud of Sea Scout Garrett Ostrander for his being presented with the Junior Sailor Award for 2017. Like I said we re going like gang busters. Something tells me it s going to be a good year for our Sea Scouts. Andy Griswold
COMMODORE S COMMENTS Upon being given the helm from 2017 Commodore Randall Butler at our Change of Watch ceremonies on January 7, I shared with those present these words; "I thank the membership as well as the nomination from our past commodores for this honor. I never dreamed many years ago when I first came to HIYC to participate in Lots-A-Lasers at the invitation of my longtime friend Bruce Richards, that I would be standing here, at the helm, as your commodore. You have given me the privilege of serving year long terms as Jr Governor, Governor, and Sr. Governor. After a few years rest, I have been honored to serve most recently, year terms as Secretary, Vice Commodore, and now begin as the 58th Commodore of Harbor Island Yacht Club. WOW. I will not be in any way perfect. I do promise strive to be Kind, Fair and Firm, to hold this office informed by our half- century of history, and governed by the 10 Articles of our Constitution. I will strive to filter all matters as informed by Article III of our Constitution (which hangs in our board room) Article III begins...the purpose of the club is to promote sailing in all of its branches... That is our purpose... to promote our love of SAILING I love sailing. One of the best things about HIYC is that ever where we turn, we are surrounded by men and women, boys and girls who also love the magic of sailing. You may notice from my 2018 Commodore photo above, that I choose to have my portrait taken in our club board room, surrounded by the photos of the 57 past commodores. When I look around this room, I pause to give thanks for all the leadership and commitment of those who have come before us. HIYC would not exist without their vision, commitment, hours of volunteer service, and financial investment. But that number is only a fraction of the many members before, and who are here now so vital in allowing us to stand at this present place in history. There is an ancient writing I pass along we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses That is what I have been thinking about in my new role as your Commodore. I am surrounded by a host of sailors, past and present, who all loved and love to sail and to provide opportunities for others to love and enjoy sailing. Let s love sailing Friendship and Support, Gene
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NOTICE OF RACE Mardi Gras Cruiser Regatta February 24, 2018 INVITATION - Harbor Island Yacht Club cordially invites you and your crew to attend the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Cruiser Regatta, February 24, 2018 on Old Hickory Lake in Old Hickory, TN. RULES The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). Changes to the following RRS sections will be made for this regatta: 29.1 (Individual Recall), 32.2 (Shortening of Course after the Start), 33(a) (Changing the Next Leg of the Course), 35 (Time Limit and Scores), 42.3(h) (Propulsion-Exceptions), 44.2 (Two- Turns Penalty), 61.1(a) (Informing the Protestee), 62.1(a) (Redress), A2 (Series Scores), A4.1 (Low Point Scoring System), A8.2 (Scoring Series Ties), A (Scoring Abbreviations), Race Signal AP (Postponement). SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - The Sailing Instructions will be available at registration. A draft is available at www.hiyc.org. CLASSES - Light A, Heavy A, Heavy B, and C classes are anticipated for this event ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY The regatta will be open to all cruiser or racer/cruiser boats properly registered with HIYC. Participants may enter the race by completing registration at the table in the HIYC clubhouse before the skippers' meeting. Each boat sailing in a handicap class must have an established PHRF rating that has been assigned by the HIYC-PHRF Committee. If your boat is not listed on the HIYC Ratings List, please submit a HIYC Rating Application prior to the regatta. To obtain a PHRF rating, please contact Peter Bennett at peter.bennett@nissan-usa.com FEES - The Regatta registration fee is $20.00. Sign-ups at hiyc.org. SCHEDULE SATURDAY February 24, 2018 9:00 am: Registration, Coffee and Donuts 10:00 am: Skippers Meeting :25 am: Warning Signal RACING The racing will consist of river distance courses for all classes. One race will constitute a series. No races will be started in less than three (3) knots of sustained wind as determined by the Race Committee. THE SITE, RACING AREA AND COURSE Harbor Island Yacht Club will be the site of all shore-side activities. The racing area is between mile Cumberland River 2.5 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. The course, set on Old Hickory Lake, may intersect the navigational channel. Commercial traffic (barges) and deep-draft craft in the channel have right-of-way over sailboats and must be treated with utmost respect. 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 VHF radio channel 68 will be used by the Race Committee for warnings and communications to the competitors while on the water. All competitors are required to have and use a VHF Radio. PRIZES - Trophies will be awarded for all classes to the top three (3) finishers. WAIVER - Competitors in this event are participating entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. Competitors agree that the race organizers (organizing authority, race committee, protest committee, host club, sponsors, or any other organization or official) will not be responsible for damage to any boat or other property or the injury to any competitor, including death, sustained as a result of participation in this event. As an inducement to the race organizers to produce the regatta, each competitor agrees that by participating in this event each competitor is deemed to have waived all claims against and released the race organizers from any and all liability associated with such competitor s participation in this event to the fullest extent permitted by law and is deemed to have warranted that he has obtained this same release of the race organizers by each crew member. INSURANCE - Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance.. LAUNCHING & ACCESS - Launching, docking and hauling may be done at Harbor Island Yacht Club free of charge. Access to the club is through a security gate. Non-HIYC members may scroll down to and dial CLUB on the gate control panel and ask that it be opened. FURTHER INFORMATION - For further information please contact Randall Butler. Send email to: jdoranjr@bellsouth.net
2018 WINTER SERIES The first race was the Change of Watch and the series continues every Saturday until the Mardi-Gras Finale on February 24th. Come on out to the lake and have some fun! See the race course map for more information. Individual TIME OF DAY TIME OF DAY PHRF 5 mile 8 mile Rating hour min. sec hour min. sec Hemple Marshall 18 3 55 19 51 30 Jerry Rudden ComPac 19 270 0 0 0 0 Mulitiple O/D Catalina 22 270 0 0 0 0 Ablamowicz Seafarer 23 261 0 56 1 30 Multiple O'Day 25 237 3 26 5 30 Mulitiple Northstar 500 228 4 23 7 0 Grissom Pearson 27 222 5 0 8 0 Levine Columbia 29 219 5 19 8 30 Dodge C&C 25 210 6 10 0 Kock Beneteau First 26 207 6 34 10 30 Tempelmeyer S2 22 207 6 34 10 30 Mulitiple O/D Swiftsure 33 198 7 30 0 Zyg Durski Hunter 30 192 8 8 0 Carlton Catalina 30 189 8 26 30 Ballard Pearson 323 186 8 45 14 0 Fielder, Frazier Albin Ballard 30 186 8 45 14 0 Waller Tartan 28 SD 186 8 45 14 0 Drew Griswold Pearson 33 183 9 4 14 30 Brock Short Beneteau 20 180 9 23 0 Marcelo Perez Catalina 30 TM 180 9 23 0 Cain Tanzer 25 180 9 23 0 Martin Cape Dory 36 180 9 23 0 Mulitiple O/D J-22 OD 174 10 0 0 Griswold, Andy Pearson 30 174 10 0 0 Mulitiple O/D J-24 OD 8 10 38 17 0 Paul Latour S2 7.9 8 10 38 17 0 James O'Dell S2 7.9 FK MH 9 34 18 30 Brock Short Jeanneau 349 3 19 30 Lovelace Beneteau 32s5 0 30 20 0 Rick Fielder J 30 141 26 21 30 Beason Beneteau 345 5 14 4 22 30 Beesley J-32 Spinnaker 3 19 24 30 Marc Girone J-70 0 38 25 0 Robertson J-29 1 34 26 30 Rob McDonald Nelson Marek 105 17 27 30 Hardesty C&C 99 102 17 30 28 0 Theriot J-105 99 17 49 28 30 Collins Corsair F26 46 23 20 37 20
WINTER SERIES RACE COURSE Slightly upstream from Lindsley light mile226 HIYC C Start/Finish Slightly downstream from the mouth of Drake s creek mile 222.2 Due to cancellation of both the Change of Watch Regatta and the January race, The Winter Series Races for 2018 will begin on January 20 and run every Saturday until February 17. With the exception of the Change of Watch regatta, all races are pursuit starts. The winter series is self monitored. There is no committee or chase boat. Competitors sail at there own start time and at their own risk. There is no formal skipper meeting the day of the race. However if there are circumstances or weather changes that lead to an informal meeting leading to cancellation of the race or change of race course, this is acceptable and encouraged. The criteria for a race to be held is when the temperature is 40 degrees or greater established by the forecast at10:00 PM Friday night on Channel 4. There are two race course options. A 5 mile and 8 mile course will be determined by wind speed. The course choice will be posted on the club house race board. If it is predicted with an average of 5 MPH we will use the 5 mile course. If it is predicted greater than 5 mph we will use the 8 mile course. The spirit of the Winter Series is to develop crew, try different tactics, and have fun.
*** February 2018 Dock Slip and Mooring Osborne Carson A Dock B Dock C Dock D Dock Mooring Field Allen Mirse Nelson Miller Paul Latour Randall Butler Don Kaufman Ablamowicz Passifume Grant Tchernouchenko Briggs Kaufman Rear Commodore 10-- 95 2-- 04 9-- 09 8-- 1-17- -09-4-10- Carson Ablamowic z 2-- 04 9-- 09 Tchernouchenko 1-17- Carson Ablamowic z 2-- 04 9-- 09 Tchernouchenko 1-17- Carson Ablamowic z 2-- 04 9-- 09 Tchernouchenko 1-17- Pierc e Doebl in 2--04 Carson 3-7- Temporary Slips Carson 2-- 04 Tchernouchenko 1-17- 7-14- Pierce 3-7- Pierce 3-7- Pierce 3-7- Pierce 3-7- Grant Passifume Grant Briggs Kaufman 8-- -09-4-10- Passifume Grant Kaufman Theriot 5-9- Theriot 5-9- Gorska Gorska Marley Gordon Durski Doran 6-- 6-- 6-14- 8-17- -10- Gorska Marley Gordon Durski Doran 6-- 6-- 6-14- 8-17- -10-8-- 4-10- Passifume Grant Briggs Theriot 5-9- Kaufman Marley Gordon Durski Doran Miller 7-9-14 Miller 7-9-14 McDonald McDonald Boguszewski Girone Chambers Gerasimopo Anderson Ostrander Mason -10-14 1-20- 3-- 4-14- -17- McDonald Girone Chambers Anderson Ostrander Mason -10-14 Boguszewski 1-20- 3-- 4-14- -17- Gerasimopo 6-- 6-- 6-14- 8-17- -10-8-- -09-4-10- Passifume Briggs Kaufman Theriot 5-9- Gorska Gorska Marley Gordon Durski Miller 7-9-14 Doran Eller Girone Chambers Anderson Ostrander Mason -10-14 -14-04 Boguszewski 1-20- 3-- 4-14- -17- Gerasimopo 6-- 6-- 6-14- 8-17- -10-8-- -09-4-10- Theriot 5-9- Marley Gordon Durski Doran Miller 7-9-14 McDonald McDonald Girone Chambers Anderson Ostrander Mason -10-14 Boguszewski 1-20- 3-- 4-14- -17- Gerasimopo 6-- 6-- 6-14- 8-17- -10- Miller 7-9-14 Girone Chambers Anderson Ostrander Mason Parshall Hayes 2-7-17 Hayes 2-7-17 Hayes 2-7-17 Hayes 2-7-17 Hayes 2-7-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17-10- 14 Boguszewski 1-20- 3-- 4-14- -17- Gerasimopo -7-17 D. Lovelace 1-5-18 D. Lovelace 1-5-18 D. Lovelace 1-5-18 D.Lovelac e 1-5-18 D. Lovelace 1-5-18 To be placed on this list, you are required to notify the Rear Commodore by email (rsbutler3@aol.com) or text (6/504-4438). Names will not be added to list and will be removed irrespective of seniority if a member is not in good standing; i.e.,
*** New Members *** We are happy to welcome three new members to our club. At the January Board Meeting, Membership Chairs Pam Vague and Howard Toole presented three new applications which were approved by a vote of the board. Richard Burner of Murfreesboro, TN has previous experience crewing on J-24, J40, J105, Hunter 30, Olson 30, S2 9.1 and S2 7.3 boats. For those in need of avid, experienced crew you may reach Richard by email at Richburner@msn.com. Rich has joined as an active member and has just purchased Ania Gorska s Catalina 22 Also joining HIYC are Martin and Rhonda Laight of Hendersonville The Laights have two sons. Martin is a composer and writer, and Rhonda is an accounting manager. They are current owners of a Catalina 25 which will not be moored at Harbor Island at this time. Martin sailed back in his high school days but is just easing back into the sailing scene. If you are looking for crew to daysail or race try contacting Martin and Rhonda. Martin can be reached at martinlaight@aol.com. Please welcome Daniel and Racheal Lovelace to HIYC as an active member. The Lovelace family resides in Old Hickory and are parents of two daughters Mallory and Meredith. Daniel and Racheal have recently moved to Old Hickory from Knoxville. Daniel is employed by UPS and Racheal is a media buyer for MP Media and Promotions. Daniel and Rachael are current owners of a Catalina 22 which will be kept at HIYC. Daniel claims to have both cruising and racing experience which he gained by sailing with his father on the waters of Old Hickory Lake. The Lovelaces have expressed interest in cruising, racing, and assisting with sailing camp. You can reach Daniel at daniellrlovelace@gmail.com and Racheal can be reached at rachealalovelace@gmail.com
*** 2018 Frostbite *** Put on your foul weather gear and layer up for the Frostbite series of racing on Old Hickory Lake. Gather in the clubhouse at noon and race at 1:00 pm every Sunday throughout January and February. Meet again after the race for a hot toddy if you like. HOT TODDY! *** Attention Mooring Fleet *** *****ATTENTION ALL MOORING FLEET BOAT OWNERS***** A Message from Mooring Fleet Captain Don Kaufman: In accordance with the rules for docks and moorings published in 20 we are requiring the following: All members wishing for a 2018 mooring assignment must fill out an application. The application must have attached a copy of your certificate of insurance and a copy of your current TWRA Registration Card. You must state that your boat is in condition to be sailed, and if not must de scribe the required work and indicate a timeline for the completion of the repairs. The Club Treasurer must confirm that your membership is in good standing with all dues and fees current. Your mooring application must be received by Feb 28, 2018. Please make sure to include your emergency contact phone number. The application form may be found on the HIYC website
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Harbor Island Yacht Club PO Box 87 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: Thanks to Andy Griswold & Don Kaufman for providing this month s pictures. Please send any pictures that you would like to be included in the next issue of the Anchorline to Don Kaufman at Kaufmandj@sbcglobal.net. Schedule of Events February 2018 03 Sat Winter Series # 5 04 Sun Frostbite #4 06 Tue Board Meeting 10 Sat Winter Series #6 10 Sat Mardi Gras Party Sun Frostbite #5 March 2018 03 Sat Warterfield March Winds 06 Tue Board Meeting Sun Daylight Saving Time 17 Sat Cully Cobb 50K 24 Sat Spring Clean up day & lunch 24 Sat Spring Quarterly Meeting Tue Fat Tuesday 14 Wed Valentine s Day 17 Sat Winter Series #7 18 Sun Frostbite #6 19 Mon President s Day 24 Sat Mardi Gras Regatta 25 Sun Frostbite #7