Nau inews FEB 2018 V.22 I.2 WHAT S INSIDE Ham accepts new position Jade & Earth Spa Specials Page 2 Know Your Marina Etiquette Page 3 Featured Boats for Sale Page 4 Upcoming Events Birthdays & Anniversaries Page 5 Commonwealth Yacht Club Newsletter Page 6 Commodore s Corner New CYC Members Page 7 Welcome Terrell Ham to GTB! General Manager of the Commmonwealth Yacht Club When Terrell Ham called Green Turtle Bay Marina to inquire about a boat slip, never would he have imagined to be reunited with an old college roommate, Bill Gary IV. As luck would have it, Terrell and Bill IV began conversating about his travels and experiences and the topic of the General Manager of the Commonwealth Yacht Club position arose. With Terrell s impressive experience within the restaurant business, it was obvious he was a perfect fit. Originally from Owensboro, Kentucky, Terrell voyaged out in the early 1980 s for a life of adventure and entrepreneurship on the coast in his sailboat. In Hilton Head, South Carolina, Terrell was the proud owner of an award-winning restaurant. Most recently, Terrell was a bakery owner in St. Augustine, Florida. After an enlightening telephone conversation with Bill IV, Terrell was on his way back to Kentucky a few days later. I believe Happy Chandler quoted it best when he said, I never met a Kentuckian who wasn t either thinking about going home, or actually going home. Boat Of The Month Page 8 PUBLISHER/EDITOR JoAnna Anderson CONTRIBUTORS Vida D. Gary Sharla Graham Bill Gary IV Ann Donnelly 2 FEBRUARY
be a good neighbor Know Your Marina Etiquette Article Retrieved from DiscoverBoating.com There s only one word you need to know to master marina etiquette: Consideration. If you ll consider your neighbor s point of view for a moment, you will usually make the right decision. Here are some pointers to help guide you in building a great relationship with surrounding marina slips. Slow down. It s easy to rush at the end of the day. You re tired, it s getting dark and cocktail hour is rapidly approaching. But when you re pulling into a marina, take care to slow down. No wake speed is top speed. Creeping along is better. You have more time to react, you won t create a disturbing wake, and you give others a chance to help guide you in. Dock stern in. Yes, it takes a little more time to back into your slip, but not only is it much easier to get on and off your boat aft, but you provide a clearer walking path along the docks. This is especially important for boats with large bows or pulpits. Clear the clutter. Coil your dock lines, organize your shore power cords, stow watersports gear and life jackets, and put away your cleaning supplies. It s getting dark, remember? It s hard to see those hazards, and tripping on a hose on a splintery wooden dock while wearing flip-flops is not a fun way to end a fun day on the water. Shut it down. Going up to the marina restaurant for a catfish dinner? Shut down your gear. That means turning off your lights, your marine radio, CD player, television and everything else that can annoy your neighbors while you re gone. A shrieking radio or television can quickly put the damper on a relaxing evening. Go with the flow. You had a big day. You re probably worn out and tired. Others probably are too. Some marinas seem to have a bigger nightlife than a daylife, but many wind down. Don t be too rowdy if everyone s turning in early. And, it s helpful to not to be too whiny if there s a party a couple of boats over. Make it snappy. Need gas? Get it and move along. Need to pack or unpack the boat? Use the designated areas. Don t dawdle around fuel docks or launch ramps. Boaters are generally patient people, but this can be a big source of irritation, especially among the regulars. Do some advance planning and think about your strategy for dealing with fuel and launching/retrieving efficiently. Know the rules. Most marinas have established policies to help ensure a peaceful community. Some rules are common to all marinas and some are house rules that deal with special situations that have come up before in that location. Many times you can get the lay of the land by having a quick, friendly conversation with the marina manager or your neighboring boaters. One of the most important things to remember is to respect the marina s quiet hours. FEBRUARY 3
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Upcoming Events FEBRUARY 2.3 CYC WINTER BLUES PARTY 2.8 CYC REOPENS EARLY SPRING HOURS 2.10 VALENTINE S PARTY 2.24 CYC 1960 S THEME DINNER/DANCE MARCH 3.3 CYC 1980 S THEME DINNER/DANCE 3.10 LBL ULTRA RUN - GRAND RIVERS 3.17 CYC ST. PATRICK S PARTY 3.31 CYC CASINO NIGHT APRIL 4.1 CYC EASTER BRUNCH 4.21 GTB SPRING BOAT SHOW 4.21 CYC PIRATE S MARKET 4.21 CYC BOAT SHOW PARTY 4.22 GTB SPRING BOAT SHOW 4.25 GR & PADUCAH QUILT SHOW Happy Birthday Robby Pease 2.1 Pier 5 Bill Osborne 2.2 Pier 11 Lynn Young 2.4 Pier 6 Tracey Citarella 2.9 Pier 11 Jenny McNaughton 2.9 Jetty 1 Kevin Farmer 2.10 Pier 4 Patricia Picknell 2.10 Pier 4 Melissa Peppers 2.11 Pier 6 Jack Hoppenjans 2.12 Pier 11 Emory Pence 2.12 Pier 6 Cheryl Elikofer 2.14 Pier 5 Terry Lindley 2.14 Pier 9C Janet Rittenhouse 2.14 Pier 11 Caren Cobet 2.16 Pier 4 Doug Peppers 2.16 Pier 6 Tim Capps 2.17 Pier 12 Chris Klohr 2.18 Pier 12 John Shea 2.19 Pier 6 Rick Vicars 2.19 Pier 6 David Whale 2.19 Pier 5 Margaret Kline 2.24 Jetty 2 Doris Stout 2.24 Pier 6 Valentine s SWEETHEART PACKAGE FEBRUARY 9 TH & 10 TH $ 265 SATURDAY ONLY $ 403 FRIDAY & SATURDAY February Anniversaries Jim & Patty Worley 2.12 Jetty 3 Joe & Ann Donnelly 2.16 Pier 6 Steve & Robin Gausebeck 2.16 Jetty 3 Russell & Michele Edwards 2.18 Pier 5 Mike & Kathy Belt 2.20 Pier 7 Gary & Kathy Morrison 2.24 Pier 5 FEBRUARY 5
2018 CYC BOARD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS OFFICERS Commodore: Sharla Sparks Shar508@gmail.com Vice Commodore: Danny Cope dannycope51@gmail.com Rear Commodore: Gina Yegerlehner glyeger@yahoo.com Recording Secretary: Suzy Pence emoryandsuzy@gmail.com Treasurer: Rick Jewett rjewett51@aol.com Immediate Past: Jerry Koerner jkoerner@greenturtlebay.com Fleet Captain, Short Range: Sally West westview73@hotmail.com Fleet Captain, Regatta: Ann Donnelly donnellys0142@att.net Historian: Suzy Pence emoryandsuzy@gmail.com Newsletter: Ann Donnelly donnellys0142@att.net DIRECTORS John Graybill jgraybil812@aol.com Marti May martimay16@gmail.com Suzanne Seabold mccbold@bellsouth.net Terry West westview69@hotmail.com Commonwealth Yacht Club Monthly Newsletter We made it through January and for most of us, it s only around 6 weeks to boating season, or less, depending on what Mother Nature dishes out to us. Although still turtle neck and wool sock weather here in the Midwest, we are gaining around 2 ½ minutes of daylight every day in February. Spring officially begins with the Spring Equinox on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, this event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. I say, bring on the sunshine. It just makes us happy! February 8th, the CYC reopens for the season, hooray! The annual Mid Winters Blues party is planned to be February 3rd at the Thirsty Turtle. The first board meeting for 2018 will be February 10 th at 9am at the Commonwealth Yacht Club. Contact Commodore Sharla Sparks if you have any event suggestion or wish to volunteer at any CYC sponsored event, at shar508@gmail.com. Celebrate Valentine s Day with your sweetheart or just celebrate at the Commonwealth Yacht Club on February 10 th. Enjoy great food, entertainment and visit with all your friends you have missed seeing during the winter months. Check out Green Turtle Bay s Sweetheart Condo rental package, call GTB at 270-362-8364 to book your condo. March events at the CYC and GTB begins on March 3 rd with the CYC board meeting at 9am at the Commonwealth Yacht Club. Plan to watch the Grand Rivers LBL Ultra Run on March 10 th. Come Celebrate Wearing of the Green by putting on your favorite green outfits, or risk being pinched, at CYC s annual St. Patrick s Day party on March 17 th. This party is one of the most fun parties ever, don t miss it! Ann Donnelly PAST COMMODORE Mark Zabawa mark@zabawa.net Chris Riley Chrsgo@gmail.com Dale Hemmerich dhemmerich1@comcast.net Maryann Bryan maryannbryan@realtor.com Allan Grigsby allan.grigsby@bfpna.com 6 FEBRUARY
Welcome New Members! TONY & MAUREEN JUODIS To promote and encourage fellowship, friendship and camaraderie among our members and guests, by creating, organizing and providing boating activities for our club members and the surrounding water communities. Commodore s Corner Wake Up Sailing Fans! The Spring Sailing Series is just around the corner! The first race is on the calendar for April 28. Just around the next couple of corners. To help pass the time, here is a list of the top ten things overheard while racing the CYC Sailing Series: Sharla Sparks Commodore 10. You had better bring your A-GAME; I ve got my racing sail on! Someone always has to talk smack. 9. Where s the mark? The CYC Sailing Series uses existing marks on the lake. They can be hard to spot with waves and sunshine in your eyes. 8. HEY! How big is that sail? Sail-envy is real. 7. We are EATING TREES on them! Racers tend to look at how the trees disappear and reappear from view behind the competitor s sails as a way to tell who is moving faster. 6. Where s the snactician? Speaking of eating, racing makes folks hungry! 5. Can anybody see the mark? Those green and red marks on the lake do sometimes drag and aren t where we think they should be. Other times, skipper s brain drags, and it isn t where we think it should be. 4. Look at that dirty bottom! A freshly scrubbed boat bottom is a faster boat bottom. Racers think about their bottoms often. 3. Do I see white caps? When the whitecaps come out, some skippers get nervous. Some skippers start to grin more. 2. STARBOARD! Racers love to assert their right-of-way! 1. When s our next race? Check out this year s schedule below: Spring: April 28, May 12, May 19, June 9, June 23, and July 14. Fall: September 1, September 15, September 30, October 13, October 27, and November 10. We would like to emphasize that all CYC members are welcomed at any CYC-sponsored event. Get more information on specific events at: www.cycgtb.com FEBRUARY 7
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