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I am not ready for it to be July already! June may have long days but they sure went fast! But, we did manage to get the sails hoisted several times and enjoy all that spring wind!
As most of you know, our Club runs on volunteer effort and it takes a lot to keep everything working smoothly. To mention a few who work behind the scenes (and are not currently on our Board): Jack Hale has the flowers blooming, Larry January prepares our tax returns, and Jay and Barb Mullen keep the rest rooms clean. Also, this year Jeff Dorsa has been working very hard behind the scenes getting our well water purified and tested so we have safe drinking water. It has been a little harder than normal this year, but Jeff has us over the hump with good water again. When you see these folks, a “thank you” would be in order. Kudos are also in order for Wayne Myers and Rick Graef who have completed teaching their summer sailing school. Fourteen kids participated in the fun this year in a limited class and rumor has it that they are already anticipating next year’s session. Till next month … |
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We had another great turn-out for the Memorial Day Cookout – A big salute to Jack and Karen Hale...veteran hosts for this event and their crew, Tom & Carol Moore, Larry & Pauline January, Bob Glenn, and Ted Azbill. The weather was great and the food was delicious!
Be sure to be at the Club on July 4th by 5:00pm for the Pig Roast (and don’t forget your covered dish). Greg Branham and Carole Delova will be hosting the Pig Roast again this year. I’m not sure if they will have the “jug band” again this year, but they always do such a great job hosting this event.
Reminders: Anyone looking for a great way to get involved, sign up to help with a social or racing event. |
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Trailers We still have a bunch of trailers on the grounds that don't belong. I've moved them to the Woodline parking area. Please remove them promptly and don’t wait for us to call you.
New Rock This takes some help, so thanks; Rick Sprowl, Bill Harrington, Chris Murray, Jud Jaqua, and Bob Bodish for your time in the heat.
Good Fans
Fair Weather Wishes
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| Racing |
The next regatta is the ECSC Regatta on July 10th &11th. NOR and Registration Form were included in the June issue of the Telltales. If you need one, a copy is posted on the website or pick up one at the Club in the Race Bulletin Board. Regatta Chairman, Tim Hollingsworth, asked that you please pre-register so he knows how many to plan for. Registration closes at 10:30am Saturday the 10th; 1st Warning flag falls at 12:30pm, and the party begins at 6:30pm. Sunday racing begins at 9:30am with the awards to follow after racing. Mark your calendar now and plan to participate or come and dance on our own beach.July Race Assignments are: Wednesday’s: July 7th - Braham and Guyott; 14th – Andrews, C. and T.; 21st – Andrews, C. and Jacobs; 28th – Irwin and Cunningham. Please arrive at the Club by 5:30pm and on the water by 6pm for the first flag at 6:50pm. Sunday’s: July 4th – No Series Racing; 11th – No Series Racing (ECSC Regatta); 18th – Moore, RT and Muir; 25th - Ahrbecker & Vaughn; August 1st – Muir & Moore, RT. Sunday RC should be at the Club by 12:15pm and on the water by 12:45 for the 1:30 warning signal. If you cannot make your assigned date, please trade with someone and let Charlie or Bruce know. The final races in the Spring Series are: Wednesday’s July 14th and Sunday’s July 18th. Spring Awards Party and Cookout will be Saturday, August 7th. I’m looking for someone to help plan and set up the party. If interested, let me know. The Fall Series begins on the following Wednesday and Sunday respectively.
Remember, all we wanna do is have some fun!! Smooth sailing! |
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There comes a time for everyone when the youthful games must come to an end and life and work begin! For me, this transition is happening this summer as I have now graduated from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Since graduating, I have been interviewing with a number of companies both in Indianapolis and throughout the Midwest. Although the interviews went well and offers were extended, I kept running into the issue of immigration paperwork which most companies were simply unwilling to process. Recently I received an offer from a Chicago-based engineering firm who was willing to process my paperwork. Although I had planed to stay in Indianapolis, I simply could not refuse this offer primarily because they were willing to entertain the immigration process necessary for me to remain and work in the U.S. Due to this factor, I accepted a position in Chicago and will be beginning work on June 28th. I have many dear friends in town and being only 2.5 hours away, I will certainly not be disappearing from radar. I want to thank all of the ECSC members who have been great friends and supporters of the IUPUI Sailing Program from the beginning. Special Thanks to Wayne Myers, Tony Hubbard, Bruce Cameron, and Kenny Chapman for their vocal support when we first proposed the idea of the IUPUI Program. Also, for their continuing support: Rick Ahrbecker for outstanding racing advice, Bob Hickock for the Hobie and Party lessons, Rick Sprowl, Mike Kaschak, Charlie Brehob, and Mike Gray for their input to me on all aspects of sailing, Bob Bodish for his help with my weekly lock out from the sailbarn, and everyone else I have forgotten to mention!!!
To avoid controversy, I will refrain from pointing out the two obvious One-Design fleets which are growing steadily at ECSC. And, I would suggest that anyone considering purchasing a racing boat should look into buying one of these two boat types.. At Evan's request, I will be writing some sailing articles in the TellTales about the Chicago Sailing Scene. So, unfortunately you haven't heard the last from me! Again, I want to thank everyone at ECSC for allowing me to call Indianapolis and the Club my home for the past 4.5 years. Regards.... |
| Safety & Education |
Special Thanks…We wish to say “thanks” to our members that gave their time to help teach our kids “how to sail.” That would be: Rick Graef, Chris Murray, Evan Williams, Mike Gray, and Wayne Myers and to all the other members that support this goal of Junior Sailing.
Team Sailing
Junior Sailing Week
We at ECSC knight you … “ Sir Chris Murray “
Junior Sailing News Tyler is on a 6-week sailing trip this summer starting in Charleston moving to Texas then the West Coast. He’ll be back in time for Bay Week then home.
Weekly Sailing School
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| Ladies For Sail |
Our June 19th Ladies Sail Outing was a huge success, with the lovely and talented skipperinas and their crew bringing a virtual armada of boats!! The gals expertly sailed their boats on a most beautiful, as well as windy, day on their way to Rick's Boatyard for grog and hardtack. Many thanks to our buccaneers Kaschak, Schulze, Hollingsworth, Harrington, Williams, Graef, and Murray, for assisting. The next Ladies event is our Sadie Hawkins Regatta on Saturday, Aug 7th. This is a turnabout race where the ladies pick the boat they want to skipper, and pick their (male) crew. So fellers, don't be surprised when the skipperinas come a'courtin. Details and sign-up sheet will be posted on the racing bulletin board. |
| Membership |
Please welcome our new members to the Club:Eric and Holly Monesmith, and their children Maxwell, Grant, and Collin, who are Legacy to Maxwell and Judy Gray. Phil Tate of Bloomington, legacy of Tom Tate, sailing a Devoti Finn. Membership Count: 265 |
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What Floats Your Boat? Evan asked me to be the first for a new column in the Telltales where each month one of us common folk writes an article then tags someone to do the same next month. We are invited to write about whatever “Floats your boat” as we sail new thoughts to the newsletter.
1. When stepping the mast, follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly. Your best bet is to buy from a dealer so you are given this direction. It was two years (after I bought my boat off Yahoo) that I demasted and quickly learned from our local dealer that I was missing two short cables which would have prevented my demasting. 2. Also on above topic, insurance is good. Boat US was wonderful. 3. If your boat has a battery or stove, you need at least one fire extinguisher. I wired my generator to my battery. With two wires I had a 50% chance of being right and my Electrical Engineering degree would guarantee success. There was an immediate fire below on the battery cables and the fire extinguisher instantly saved my boat with no damage. Have fire extinguishers on the boat and at home. 4. When enjoying dinner and a drink while sailing, even in a light breeze, don’t forget to keep a good lookout for others. Wednesday, I suddenly found myself facing a 25’ boat seconds away headed right for me. With split-second indecisiveness, we both made the right move...but it was an eye opener!
6. Take your boat out before ice forms. On 12/6/02, the ice was about an inch thick that cold dark Friday night. It was a harrowing experience trying to break the ice with the boat to get to the ramp. I might suggest November. 7. If you have any money left after maintaining your boat, maintain your trailer. Last year after returning from Lake Maxinkuckee, we put the boat back into the water at Eagle Creek. I took the trailer home so I could check some things. As I backed into my driveway, an entire wheel fell off and rolled into my front yard. I’m glad this did not happen hours earlier with the boat going 60 MPH! Our boat has allowed us to enjoy each other and the outdoors more than we ever could have imagined. We’ve had old friends out and sang kumbaya under many stars. We’ve made many new friends which is easy to do with steaks on the grill and a large cooler of beverages. Sail, enjoy the wind, sun, rain, sunsets, birds, and more! But, learn from these lessons and I’m sure you have many of your own...to keep to your boat afloat! |
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Monday, June 28th was his first day in Chicago...working the real job. The general consensus is he made the big mistake of graduating from college...a mistake many of us unwittingly made in our lives as well. Now, he’s no longer on his parent’s dole and has to support himself.
He did more than lead the IUPUI program. He was almost always at the Club ready to offer a helping hand to anyone...including the IUPUI students, ECSC youth sailors, and just about anybody around. That included helping my son mold an interest in sailing. His shoes will be hard to fill. I know the IUPUI program will continue to thrive at ECSC...there are still plenty of good kids coming through. And, with the four FJ’s the kids now have brought to the party, they have good boats to train with (3 are shown above). I just hope the program can continue with the same outgoing flare it had while Sir Chris Murray was still here. Watch out Chicago, you have no idea yet what programs are in store for you when Chris hits your sailing clubs. |
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Captain's Mast - A Trial for the Reader and Writer Alike. Ahoy mates...
What do you s'pose slush fund and skyscraper have in common? If you said you might have to dip into the slush fund to grease the building inspector to raise a skyscraper, you're closer than you think! The slush fund was the money the ship's cook made selling the grease skimmed off from boiling all those casks of salt meat that made up a sailor's dinner. Not exactly legal, but generally winked at as long as they weren't too greedy. This slush was also used on board as a lubricant. A skyscraper was a triangular sail set to the tip of the masts. So chances are, the slush would have been used to grease the blocks and yardarms that raised the skyscraper. The Cap'n guesses things haven't changed that much. How about tarp and hijack? Tarp was short for tarpaulin, a fabric impregnated with tar for waterproofing and made into garments that protected a British sailor in rough weather. In previous days, a 'tarpaulin' was slang in the fleet for a sailor who'd 'been there and done that.' Gradually shortened to just 'tar.' The state flag flown from the mast head was a "jack." Eventually British sailors were called "Jack Tars." Then in the days of the press gang, in which British merchant sailors (and landsmen) were basically kidnapped and brought aboard naval vessels, the dockside doxies would say "Hi, Jack," distracting the poor fellow with their 'charms' just long enough so their ... ahh ... 'business manager' ... could step behind and cudgel the poor salt rendering him amenable to a sea cruise. Now here's one that even surprised the old Cap'n. When we say someone is aloof, we gen'rly mean that they hold themselves apart or above others. It's apt because aloof is corrupted from the original Dutch word "loef" meaning to windward. So a vessel that was loef was able to sail higher to windward and hold herself above her consorts.
While binge and garbled would seem to have a connection, at least in the Capn's pounding head this morn, they have separate tales. To binge was to rinse and clean out a cask. So a sailor who 'cleaned out' a cask o' rum was said to have binged. Garbling was the prohibited practice of mixing rubbish with the cargo. A message that was difficult to receive and understand, that was filled with sense and nonsense, is said to be garbled. On a more somber note, the Cap'n has learned that our fellow sailors at Lake Monroe had a nasty squall move thru their marina on Memorial Day. Four boats were sunk at their moorings, three dismasted, and several more incurred significant damage...as did one of the docks. Thank Aeolus there were no injuries or loss of life. The Cap'n is sure you all join him in wishing speedy repairs and fair winds for our crewmates in Bloomington. Well, that corks another post.... 'Till next month, the Cap'n wishes you fresh breezes and fair bottoms. Cap'n Lou Werde welcomes any and all questions, comments, and opinions. You can hail the Cap'n care of the editor of this fine publication. If writing by email, please include Capn's Mast in the subject line. |
| Ex-Patriots |
Chuck Conklin and Elaine Wilson, of Catalina 22 & Catalina 25 (WINDFALL) fame while at ECSC, were married in Nashville, Indiana on May 23, 2004. They have spent the last 9 or 10 years roaming around the Southern Caribbean, spending the most time off the coast of Venezuela in Trinidad and Tobago (aboard a 40+ footer built by Cape Dory yachts). Their future plans are in flux. They may change their travel mode from sailboat to airplane. Chuck’s grand-children are here in the Indianapolis area and Elaine's mother lives in Worthington, IN.Another Eagle Creek sailor, Don Wilson (not a member, but a friend of Tom Goble), also poking around the Caribbean, married a West Coast lady (I don't know her name). They ran a charter business for a while. They then transited the Panama Canal and took the BIG TRIP. They have by now arrived in New Zealand or Australia. Geography not being one of my strong points, I think their first landfall after leaving the US continent was Fiji. They had a web site at one point; Tom Goble may still have the URL. So, if you dream of sailing away, it can be done! |
| 2004 Board Meetings |
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1986 Catalina 22, Aquaholic, great boat seeks new owner, I come complete with; A 6HP Johnson Sailmaster, Pop-Top Cover, 2 Fore Sails, 1 Main, For info contact Bob or Janet Hickok, bobbyc12345@aol.com 317-852-9227 or 317-698-4655, $4500 (firm).Four (4) sailboards - $300 - approximately 18 years old, but lots of fun left in them. 3 adult sizes, 1 child. Includes sails, booms and hardware. 271-6668 after 6:00pm. or wljones@iquest.net. 1985 Laguna 24T sailboat, dinette interior, fixed keel, roller furling 150% genoa, cabin camper top, compass, galley, stern-rail grill, porta potti, deep cycle battery, new automatic bilge pump, stern ladder. Home-made mast raising system. Motor: Honda 7.5hp 4 stroke motor. Reliable start, with battery charger. Trailer: custom made by Triad for this boat ~four years ago. Galvanized, tandem axle trailer boat, hydraulic surge brakes, spare tire, tongue extension. We are selling the boat because we don’t have time to sail it anymore. It sails well and is in good, functional condition. The interior needs to be cleaned. This is mainly a freshwater sailboat. It has been on the ocean once. The boat has not been sailed since early last year. The last time we sailed was at a local sailing club. The boat was in the water in a wet-slip for the two prior sailing seasons, so it is watertight. It had two coats of bottom sealer and then ablative bottom paint applied ~ two years ago. There is some paint that is flaking off on the starboard bow, below the registration number. The boat has a topside leak that occurs during heavy rain. It was simpler for us to put a tarp over the boom at the time, which prevented the problem. There are no cracks in the deck or hull, so I suspect this is a leak at a winch, or at a handrail which should be fairly easy to fix. Price: $4500, obo. If there are any questions, please E-Mail me at leewolff2@insightbb.com or 842-5943.
1985 Catalina 25 The fin keel makes her a true sailor for a beginning or accomplished captain. The well-maintained craft has extensive inventory, including 9.9 Yamaha 4-Stroke with low hours, roller furling, 2-burner alcohol stove, stainless steel grill, upgraded marine head (with holding tank), pop-top with canvas cover, over-sized danforth anchor, depth gauge, fresh bottom paint, Lewmar winches, recovered cushions, and cradle (no trailer). Clean with "bright" brightwork. $7,995 or make an offer. Christi Garcia 317-587-1622 ext. 21 or 317-254-9825 or cgarcia@wddinc.com 1989 Hunter 23.5, Johnson 6hp, trailer, cushions: “Aquarius” $5,500. Contact Joan at 566-9877 or hiltonheadjojo@yahoo.com
1. 2004 6hp 4 stroke longshaft (only 3 hrs on motor) $950 still under warranty.
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| Upcoming Events |
| July 4 | July 4th Pig Roast | July 10/11 | ECSC Regatta |
| July 17 | Junior Bay Week |
| JuLy 24 | ISC Junior Regatta |
| July 24 | Birthday Party |
| July 30th | Full Moon Raftup |
| Club Stats |
| Members | 265 |
| Slip Waiting List | 71 (20 Passed) |
| Wet Slips | 166 |
| Water Level | 791.01 (790 Normal) |
| 2004 Racing/Social Calendar |
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | CHAIRPERSONS |
| July 4th Pig Roast | Sun, July 4th, 5:00pm | Greg & Carole Dellova Branham |
| ECSC Regatta | Sat, July 10/11 | |
| Ladies Sail Day | Sat. Aug 7th, 11:30am | Janet Hickok |
| Spring Race Awards | Sat, August 7th | |
| Commodore’s Dinner/Dance Sat. | Aug 14th, 6:00pm | Don & Judy Birt |
| Labor Day Cookout | Mon. Sep 6th, 5:00pm | Rich & Angie White |
| Governor's Cup Regatta | Sat, Sep 11.12 | |
| Hayride/Bonfire | Sat. Sep 25th, 5:30pm | Harold Hankins & Cheryl Roberts |
| Hornback Regatta | Sat, Oct. 9-10 | |
| Chili Cookout | Sat. Oct 9th, 5:30pm | Roger & Michelle Knapp |
| Final Bash | Sat. Nov 6th, 6:00pm | Cheryl Roberts |
| Thanksgiving Regatta | Fri. Nov 28th |
Despite all the rain we’ve had, Dick Lowe and his crew hosted a wonderful Father’s Day brunch on an absolutely gorgeous day. Were you there? If not, you are missing out on some of the great social events we have each summer. It is a time that we can get together, relax, and enjoy with our families. Fellowship abounds here at the Club. Next up is the July 4th cookout—come out for some great food and festive music!
The Father’s Day Brunch weather couldn’t have been any nicer, also. A round of applause for Dick Lowe and Harriett Gamble, their crew - Ron & Janet Gasko, Randy & Patty Beatty, and Dick’s sons Jeff Lowe and Christo and daughter-in-law Tinamarie Lowe were on hand scramblin’ eggs and flippin sausage patties. 
Stickers
Both Match Races scheduled for June were cancelled due to lack of interest. Next up on the “fun” calendar is a FULL MOON Sail and Raft Up on Friday, July 30th. Look for special Sailing Instructions posted in the bulletin board soon. This will be a fun non-competitive evening on Eagle Creek. Non-racers please come and enjoy the Club camaraderie as we toast to the Sturgeon Moon. The fishing tribes are given credit for the naming of this Moon, since sturgeon, a large fish of the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water, were most readily caught during this month. A few tribes knew it as the Full Red Moon because, as the Moon rises, it appears reddish through any sultry haze. It was also called the Green Corn Moon or Grain Moon. The Howler’s leave the docks about 7pm.
I came to the U.S. from England five years ago and I have been living in Indianapolis ever since. I have come to love the city and found my way to ECSC as most out-of-town sailors do where I was able to make many life-long friends. I have gained a great deal of satisfaction watching the IUPUI and now the ECSC Junior Sailing Programs grow successfully...programs which are vital to the future of the Club.
ECSC has come a long way in the 4.5 years I have been around. The area I have been involved and seen grow the most is the Racing Program and the increased competition level on the water. I encourage everyone involved in this program to continue to step up the program. Although my visions of dry sailed, hard epoxy, One-Design fleets is not on the cards yet, I think we are certainly moving in the right direction! One-Design racing is the only true way to match sailor against sailor and truly measure ones skills. PHRF opens the door for excuses such as "my boat’s not fast in light air," "my boat’s not fast in heavy air," etc. etc. We've heard them all...every Wednesday in fact!
Something to think about
ISC Junior regatta
My family joined the Club four years ago as we moved from a 13.5’ Blue Jay to a 26’ Hunter. My wife and three kids have enjoyed about 110 trips on the sailboat with many friends. Along the way, we’ve learned a few things.
5. When assembling a Laser, everyone says to remember the plugs. My son and I remembered, but after we sank the boat in the middle of the reservoir we discovered there are TWO plugs! I recommend using both.
He is a product of one of the newer programs in our Club...in this case, the IUPUI program. Our Club has some sort of agreement with IUPUI that their Sailing Club members can use our facilities. Their gain is obvious. Ours would be helping guarantee the future of our Club, but I can think of many benefits other than that quite easily. In fact, although I wasn’t directly a part of the setup of this program, I believe the person leaving us was THE main proponent and instigator of this IUPUI program. All I did was always lend verbal support and votes at meetings (the easy part).
Carrying on with a previous theme, the Capn's going to bring up a few more terms used in common language that originated from seafaring tradition. 
We get rummage sales from the French "arrimage" meaning cargo. When a ship's cargo was damaged, it was sold at a rummage sale. And while you might think that a fly-by-night outfit would be responsible for such sales, the term actually refers to a sail that was hoisted at night used only for sailing downwind and requiring minimal attention. 
1981 San Juan 23, #594. Original Main, Genoa and Jib. Knot meter, depth sounder, VHF, AM/FM/Cassette w/ 4 marine spkrs, battery, portapotti, Danforth anchor, 5hp Mariner, HaulRite trailer, lots of extras. Great shape in and out $6,500. Call Jim Wodock 446-6123 or E-Mail jimwodock@aol.com.