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Wow! What a great turnout for the Mother’s Day Brunch! I think we set an attendance record. As the weather gets better, activity at the Club is picking up. The spring series races have started and the Mayor’s Cup Regatta is complete. Father’s Day is less than a month away . . . . .The summer is already moving fast!
As we move into the summer, remember there are lots of young children spending time on the playground and Club grounds, in general. They may not be cognizant of traffic, so slow down and be careful in our parking areas and driveways. The place for speed is on the racecourse, not our parking lot. The best way to enjoy our Club is to use the facilities and to get involved in the activities. Volunteer to help with a social event, racing event, or if you see something that you think needs to be done, pitch in. We have a core of very hard workers that are great people to get to know and the best way is to pitch in and help. You know the old adage—many hands make the workload lighter. If you have not looked at the Web version of Telltales yet, go to ecsail.org and take a look at what Evan has put together...including color photos taken at our activities and functions. Nice work, Evan. And, if you feel like every time you turn around you are cutting the grass at home, think about how Bob Bodish must feel here at the Club. Bob does a great job of keeping the grounds groomed for the rest of us to enjoy. Till next month … see you on the water! |
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We had great weather and a record number of people to turn out for the Mother’s Day Brunch. Thank you to our host Bill Harrington, and his crew - Richard White, Steve Earnhardt, Joe Gardner, and Rich Killen for cooking all those eggs and sausages. Bill reported this was the first time we have ever run out of eggs and the champagne was gone well before the event got underway (Hint: Maybe we need to take mom out for a nip or two more often!).
And, don’t forget to mark your calendars for Sunday, June 20th when Dick Lowe and crew will be hosting the Father’s Day Brunch at 11:00am. If anyone would like to volunteer to help with an event, call the event host and they will be more than happy to get you involved. It is a great way to get to know all the Club members. |
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Slip Owners It’s that June 1st deadline time of year again. All boats that belong in a slip need to be in by June 1st. Trailers should be removed from the grounds immediately after launching. No boat with a slip is assigned a dry spot...unless subleasing to someone on the wait list. After June 1st, if you haven’t launched, don’t be surprised if you find that I’ve put someone in your slip. Don’t get mad at them or call them. Get mad at yourself, then call me (or Jim Dolder) to get them moved. A $100 fine could also be levied. Let’s don’t even go there. We have too many good folks on the wait list to waste a slip on a boat that’s going to sit on the land all year.
1) It was in someone’s assigned spot. 2) It was in a “prime” spot and unused for a season or more. Find your new assignment on the Main Shelter bulletin board. 3) It is for sale. In this case, I may have moved it to the left of the paved drive for better visibility for your potential customers. 4) Your membership status has changed from “Family” or “Regular.” Inactive, Social etc. members don’t have privileges for boats on the grounds. 5) Your boat is “Abandoned.” If you’re not a current “Family” or “Regular” member, and you had a boat on the grounds, it may have been towed away by a law enforcement agency. 6) You couldn’t park in your assigned spot because someone else was in it. Not your fault.
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Three Make It Perfect! The first big regatta of the year, The Mayor’s Cup, was held on May 22nd and 23rd in strong winds gusting up to 25mph. ECSC’s Bruce Berner (J22-Red Fleet) scored six firsts along with Tom Kling (Highlander) from ISC and Finn sailor, Jeremy Pape, from Georgia. The Mayor’s Cup Tie-breaker, including a bottle of cold Champagne, was awarded to Pape...beating the most boats (10) in the largest fleet with 6 firsts. White Fleet Champion, Rick Graef, sailed with son RJ (an up and coming junior ECSC sailor). For detailed results, Click Here.
Match racing returns to ECSC in June. First up is RED FLEET on Saturday, June 5th. The following week (June 12th), WHITE FLEET is on. This will be our first attempt to try match racing in a fleet other than one designs. What boat will be fastest? Does three seconds really matter? Let’s see! If you plan to race, please sign up on the sheet posted in the race bulletin board. If fewer than four boats register by the end of the “Hot Dog” cookout the Wednesday before…the Match Race will be cancelled. The Notice of Race, posted next to the sign up sheet, has the details.
And….to all the ECSC Sailors that showed up for the first regatta...barely outnumbering the out-of-towners (29 boats participated in all). The next big regatta is the ECSC Regatta on July 10-11. NOR and Registration Form are included in this issue (Click Here). Regatta Chairman, Tim Hollingsworth promises a great time…but can he beat the Beach Dance Party last year? We’ll see! Mark your calendar now and plan to participate or at least come dance on the beach.
Last, please don’t forget to THANK THE RACE COMMITTEE after racing. Everyone is a volunteer doing their very best to provide you, the racers, a good time. Kermudgidens…Complainers…are no FUN. If you think you can do it better…STEP UP…offer to help out with a regatta or better yet, volunteer to run one next year or take on a special racing project, there are plenty (see me). Volunteer to sail with a beginner or fill in when someone can’t do RC or is short handed. Remember, all we wanna do is have some fun!! Smooth sailing! |
| IUPUI Sailing |
Sailboat racing differs greatly depending on the venue and type of boat. Any combination of boat and venue has its advantages and thrills. Small dinghy racing such as the Laser and Finn are exciting and challenge the individual competitor while teaching fundamentals of racing such as heel angle and weight distribution. Midsize dinghies such as the Highlander, Thistle, and small keelboats such as the J24, S2-7.9, and Merit 25 require multiple crew and introduce the importance of team work as well as the mechanical and tactical intricacies of a spinnaker.In addition to these types of boats is a third category referred to as “Big Boats.” Big Boats generally refer to any yacht over 30 feet in length. Examples of these include the Tartan 10, Mumm 30, J35, Sydney 38, Farr 40, and Santa Cruz 70. Big Boat racing consists of two formats: Buoy Racing which is identical to racing done here at ECSC, and Port-Port racing. Port to Port means boats sail from one location to another with courses ranging from 30 miles to 2,500 miles (in the case of the Transpac Race). Tactics for Port to Port races are also different from Buoy Racing in that competitors must anticipate weather patterns hours ahead of them and place themselves in a favorable position when the weather system arrives.
Knowing nothing about “Big Boat” racing opportunities here in the Midwest, in 2000 Joe Romero and I decided to venture up to Racine Yacht Club in Wisconsin by invitation to participate in their annual Hook Race. The race was a Port-Port from Racine to Green Bay and our boat was a Pearson 30 named Sun Dog owned by Pete Kline. For me, the race was certainly an eye opener into the exciting world of Big Boat Offshore racing. During the 3-day race we found ourselves battling squalls, shallow waters, close calls with other competitors by crossing tacks in the middle of the night using only their bow and stern light as a reference to avoid a collision.
This summer will be no different for me and many other IUPUI sailors as we have already established our summer racing schedule and committed to various boats and regatta dates. For the 2004 season, I will be sailing mostly onboard the Nelsen Merik 40, Airwaves. There are a few ECSC members who have also crewed on Big Boats in Chicago. Most of them come back to the Club with stories of big waves, high winds, and getting soaked while sitting on the rail! During last year’s season, I raced on a Beneteau 40.7 Excalibur. We were short one crew member for the Chicago to Mackinac Race and were very fortune to have Bruce Cameron on our boat...a Mac Race veteran with 15 races under his belt. I was thrilled to sail with Bruce, and even more excited when we won our One-Design section and finished 12/295 due to some clever tactics based on weather observations.
The ECSC Major’s Cup was a lot of fun this past weekend and R. Tom Moore and the other volunteers did a fantastic job running races. Races were run smoothly and boat racing was enjoyed by everyone on and off the water. See you on the water…. |
| Safety & Education |
TRIVIA QUESTIONWhat does the following mean: "Wind before rain, let your topsail fill again. Rain before wind, sheets and topsails mind" (answer below). Wanted Young Sailors: Have a Junior that will just be sitting around this summer watching TV? Get him or her out of the house and on the water. We have a opening in our Junior Sailing Program for Bay Week for ages 13-18. Ki Hickok, Tyler Andrews, Jacob and Jason Hubbard are already on the list to Bay Week. We are looking to fill one more slot. Parents can travel with them...only you get to stay on a 38' sailboat, and have fun. For more info on this week of sailing in the Great Lakes, call or E-Mail us.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT ...on the Race Course. 
Have fun , help others.........
JUNIOR SAILING The first three races were sailed in N/E 4-8 mph. With good starts, Tyler Andrews and Jason Hubbard were the guys to beat. RJ Graef, our 12 year old who weights only 80 lbs wet. finished 3rd in two races. Way to go......RJ!! We had no breaks downs, but Ki Hickok forgot to put his battens in his sail. The next four races were sailed in N/W 12-16. With this higher wind speed, RJ & Ki were hanging on to the Lasers. Both juniors had chosen a full rig. What was needed now was the radial rig to stay upright. Thanks go to Dan Somner from Ohio with his father. Dan said, “Great place to sail because no power boats to deal with (Thanks for coming Dan......). Thanks to Race Committee and to all of the members of this Club for your help. Check out www.ecsail.org for Results. Want to win more races or just learn how to sail faster? Having trouble with rules? Just starting out sailing? Call or E-Mail me (alarmco@netdirect.net) or 627-3400. Sailing School Opens: June 5th, Saturday 9:30am for each Saturday ‘till the end of the season. No class on race days. No fee to members of the Club. Non-members are charged $25 per class. So, if you are having trouble with the rules or would like to learn more, just stop by and visit us at the Sailing School on Saturday mornings.
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| Ladies For Sail |
The lovely and talented skipperinas will set sail Saturday, June 19th, upon the waters of Eagle Ocean. We will meet at 11:00am at the Liar's Table to chart our course to Rick's Boatyard!! We will ply the sea until we reach our ultimate destination; whereupon we will be rewarded with a round of grog and hardtack (compliments of Ladies' Sailing). All sailorettes to muster will receive a special sign-on commission! We will need a vessel or two... Bring your gal pals, any on-board provisions, and perhaps $$ to tip the wenches at port. |
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We begin the month of June by welcoming several new members to the Club. Nick Marson of Indianapolis. Nick is in search of a boat.
Marshall & Jane Akers of Brownsburg, sailing an O’Day Mariner. Kelli Morehead of Indianapolis is now a full member upgrading from social membership. Robert & Susan Schenkel of Indianapolis, sailing a Hunter 22.5. And Race Fellow, Brad Forth of Indianapolis joins us racing a Catalina 22. The 2004 ECSC Annual Membership Directory and updated Bylaws have been distributed to the entire membership. If you did not receive your copy by now, please call or write. There was some confusion regarding the Sail Loft keys (#211) and the Sail School keys (#212). The Sail School Key is also the Laser Loft key. The Sail Loft key is $15 and the Sail School/Laser Loft key is $30. Additional keys are $5 each. I now have in my possession plenty of additional Sail School/Laser Loft keys (#212). I have already distributed keys to those members who wanted the Sail School/Laser Loft Key, and not the Sail Loft key.
Finally, I would like to thank Bill Harrington for his help this year answering questions in support of Membership. Bill also maintains the Club’s website, developed the Club’s Membership Database, keeps our keys straight, and so much more. Thank you Bill! June 2004 Membership Count: 262. |
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Hello Sailors of Eagle Ocean! As we start another season of sailing, I hope everyone has taken the time to take safety into mind. Check your boat carefully to ensure it is ready and that all your equipment checks out. Check your sails for wear along the stitching, check halyards for chafing, check anchor lines for rot, and check for mold everywhere. Winters like the hot cold, hot cold one we just had make for considerable condensation which helps mold grow. Better to find it now and get rid of it than to find a huge problem later under the floor boards.
Now for the soup de'jour. Social dinners...that's right, the pitch in kind! I have been asked to present a top ten do's and don'ts section that should be scrumptious. First, a little opinionated history. Many of our Club events include dinner and the Club graciously provides the main course and most beverages and all the man power to put this altogether at no additional cost to the members. There usually is nothing to sign up for and you and your family and guests are invited to just show up and enjoy. The only caveat is that you bring a side dish large enough to serve about six or more. The Social Committee has done extremely well taking care of these events over the years. So, when you hand off your dish to one of the many volunteers, thank them for their time and effort.
Top Ten Don'ts
One last item of interest...one of the Club’s saltier dogs, Bill Harrington, will be licking his wounds in late July after being severely roasted by all of his closest friends all celebrating his 60 years of life. Mark Saturday evening, July 24th...details to follow, but stories to slap him with should be plentiful. |
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Captain's Mast - A Trial for the Reader and Writer Alike. Ahoy Mates, You've probably figured out by now the Capn's fondness for all things nautical. And while the Cap'n wouldn't trade his composites, alloys, and monofibers for the old ways, he is a great admirer of the days of wooden ships and iron men. Which brings us 'round to today's bit of nautical lore. Too often we look back on history, naval or otherwise, and don't see any connection to today. We pass the traditions down from generation to generation, but lose what bonds us to the past. We use the terms from seagoing lore, we read of the conflicts, but rarely feel any affinity to the people. But I hope that is about to change for you as it has for the Cap'n.
Unfortunately this poor missive is much too short (and your Capn's skills as a scribe too scant), to give a complete account of Admiraal de Ruyter's full deeds, but you will receive a quick account of what the Dutch called the 'Journey to Chatham' and what the British refer to it as 'The Medway Disaster.' Can you guess how the battle went? Try to imagine the audacity, planning, and seamanship it took to sail a fleet of seventeen ships and eight fire ships across the English Channel, several miles into the Thames estuary, 12 miles up England's Medway River, past salt marshes and over mud flats, around 12 bends in the river to the Royal Dockyards at Chatham. All the while dealing with fluky winds, 15 foot tides with a 3.5 knot current, deep into the heart of a hostile country. Total losses for the Dutch were two ships aground and eight fireships expended. They started on June Tenth in 1667. The Dutch fleet first attacked and captured the unfinished fort at Sheerness at the mouth of the Medway. On the Eleventh, the Dutch fleet anchored about halfway up the Medway between Garrison Point and Gillingham. On the Twelfth the Dutch attacked naval vessels moored at Gillingham, burning the ships Mathias, Unity, and Charles V. At that point, the Dutch encountered a 14-ton chain boom blocking the river between Hoo Ness and Gillingham. They landed a shore party and broke the chain allowing their fleet free passage up-river. June Thirteenth found the Dutch shelling the Upnor Castle and burning the ships Royal Oak, Loyal London, and Great James. On the Fourteenth, the Dutch captured the English flagship, the 86-gun ship of the line Royal Charles. They towed her back down river to Holland at a time, both for tides and wind, when the best river pilots in Chatham wouldn't have dared it. Think on that the next time your iron jenny doesn't want to start! Oh and by the way, Admiraal de Ruyter was 61 when he commanded this affair. The Battle of the Medway occured during the second Anglo-Dutch war. And if you're still not seein' a connection to today, in that war England captured New Amsterdam from Holland. You might be more familiar with New Amsterdam under its current name ... New York City. So from 1667 to 2004, from Europe to America, from Admiraal de Ruyter to Professor de Ruyter, our heritage as sailors and people is as unbroken as the horizon at sea. Intaminatis Fulget Honoribus - It shines with unstained honours. This maxim is attibuted to Admiraal de Ruyter. The Cap'n can't think of a better tribute nor a more fitting shibboleth to strive for. Till next month the Cap'n wishes you fresh breezes and fair bottoms, Cap'n Lou 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 E-Mail, please include Captains Mast in the subject line. |
| 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.
Wanted: Staff writer for extremely popular local sailing Club newsletter. Responsibilities shall include, writing monthly informational column with slight bends of truth and believability. Perks and benefits to be worked out with the wicked editor. Tips section should be informative and humorous, although sometimes it isn't either. Lodging provided in deep dark pit below editor’s basement in very nice neighborhood. Make inquiries to Publicity Committee, Eagle Creek Sailing Club (evan@indy.rr.com). 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 1982 Victoria 18' with trailer, nearly new Honda 4 cycle 2hp motor, nearly new sails. $2500 or best offer. Dave Emhardt 299-7693 or 713-4903 or cemhardt@comcast.net or demhardt @uspatent.com 1989 Hunter 23.5, Johnson 6hp, trailer, cushions: “Aquarius” $5,500. Contact Joan at 566-9877 or hiltonheadjojo@yahoo.com
1. 1985 S2 6.9 w/ trailer Great Condition $6900. (New main) Dockside Electrical Cable with Adapter, 120 Volts, 30 amps, 11 feet long. $50. 283-1289 or NINO5673@aol.com Also, looking for new owner that rides (sails) me more! I'm a 1992 Johnson E-Scow. My name is Special EFX and I like Pink. Take the plunge with 2 Mains, 2 JIbs, and 2 Chutes. Call Bob or Janet Hickok |
| Upcoming Events |
| Jun 5 | Sailing School Starts | Jun 5 | Red Fleet Match Race |
| Jun 9-11 | Junior Sailing Week |
| Jun 12 | White Fleet Match Race |
| Jun 19 | Ladies' Sailing Day |
| Jun 20 | Father's Day Brunch | Jun 26 | ISC Junior Race |
| Club Stats |
| Members | 262 |
| Slip Waiting List | 69 (20 Passed) |
| Water Level | 791.07 (790 Normal) |
| 2004 Racing/Social Calendar |
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | CHAIRPERSONS |
| Memorial Day Cookout | Mon. May 31st, 5:00pm | Jack & Karen Hale |
| Ladies Open | Sat. June 19th, 11:30am | Janet Hickok |
| Father’s Day Brunch | Sun. June 20th, 11:30am | Dick Lowe |
| July 4th Pig Roast | Sun, July 4th, 5:00pm | Greg & Carole Dellova Branham |
| Ladies Sail Day | Sat. Aug 7th, 11:30am | Janet Hickok |
| Commodore’s Dinner/Dance Sat. | Aug 14th, 6:00pm | Don & Judy Birt |
| Labor Day Cookout | Mon. Sep 6th, 5:00pm | Rich & Angie White |
| Hayride/Bonfire | Sat. Sep 25th, 5:30pm | Harold Hankins & Cheryl Roberts |
| Chili Cookout | Sat. Oct 9th, 5:30pm | Roger & Michelle Knapp |
| Final Bash | Sat. Nov 6th, 6:00pm | Cheryl Roberts |
| Thanksgiving Regatta | Fri. Nov 28th |
I stopped by the Wednesday night races a few weeks ago and they had a good turnout considering there was no wind. But the hotdogs were delicious and the camaraderie was great.
The next event is the Memorial Day Cookout on Monday, May 31st at 5:00pm hosted by Jack and Karen Hale. Again, burgers and hotdogs will be provided and we ask that you bring a covered dish to share.
Dry Parking 
Guests
Race Committee Chair R. Tom Moore did a superb job getting four races off on Saturday and two on Sunday. There were some sore sailors leaving Eagle Creek Sunday! Tom said at the awards, “I couldn’t have done it without my crew.” Working with Tom were: Rick Ahrbecker, Mike & Linda Vaughn, and Kelli Morehead on RC 2, Steve Piepenbrink on Safety; Carol Moore and Jud Jacqua on RC 1; and shore crew Larry January and Paul Schenkel. The RC had their hands full with a number of boats breaking down including the dismasting of Highlander #935 sailed by Bruce Cameron, and Tyler Andrews breaking not one but TWO Finns. Luckily, no one was injured and all the sore muscles will heal.
Wednesday Racers are extremely fortunate Bill Harrington moved close to the Club, now known as the “KING DOG,” the weenie merchant…for cooking all the “dogs” every Wednesday night, rain, or shine. More Cudoo’s to: R. Tom Moore for chairing the Mayor’s Cup with ENTHUSIASM and a POSITIVE ATTITUE. To Wayne Myers for organizing the largest fleet in this year’s Mayor’s Cup of 11 boats with skippers from CA, GA, AL, NC, FL, and IN. To Wednesday RC Fritz Lay and Safety Jeff Dorsa for getting a race off and completed after the monsoon rains in little wind without proper instruction from RC Chairman (me) who forgot to tell them where the flags are. Sorry Guys! To Roger Black and crew for teaching the rest of the fleet that a poled out jib in light air downwind is FAST as he scored his very first First. 
June race assignments are: Wednesday’s: June 2nd - Dolder and Gacsko; 9th - Grant and McGarvey; 16th - Alyea and T. Hubbard; 23rd - McCoun and Guerrero; 30th - Maxey and Edenborough. Please arrive at the club by 5:30pm and on the water by 6pm for the first flag at 6:50pm. Sunday’s: June 6th - Fox and Beery; 13th - Runshe and Graef; 20th - Hale and crew; 27th - Cunningham and Irwin. 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.
Although Big Boats follow the same fundamentals as any sailboat, the physical mechanics differ greatly. Components such as a 5-headsail / 3-spinnaker inventory, 3-speed winches, grinding stations, running backstays, load cell displays, and high-tech wind instruments and navigation systems complicate the already complex game of sailboat racing. Normally, most of us would assume that this type of sailing only exists on the East and West Coast. However, there is a surprising amount of “Big Boat” racing on the Great Lakes here in the Midwest.
It is now 4 years since my first Offshore experience and since that time, I have found myself traveling to Chicago on the weekends during the summer season in continued search of this type of racing. Chicago is home to the largest racing fleet on the Great Lakes with a fleet of nearly 200 boats broken into different sections. This large of a fleet creates numerous opportunities to race on boats ranging from 30-70 feet. All of these boats compete in Chicago area races such as the Chicago NOOD, CYC Verve Cup, and the oldest freshwater yacht race in the world, the Chicago to Mackinac Race. 
I strongly encourage anyone who is an avid racer to experience Big Boat racing even if it is just once. Anyone that is interested in racing and would like to experience a Buoy or Port-Port race this summer on Lake Michigan, can contact me and I can provide our 2004 race schedule and determine which event would fit your schedule.
TRIVIA ANSWER
David & Julie Bruce and their children Nicole, Sarah, Joshua, and Michael of Zionsville, are Legacy Members to Larry and Jane Bruce sailing a Hunter 260.
If you need a replacement key for the Gate (#210), the Sail Loft (#211), or the Sail School/Laser Loft (#212), I keep additional keys with me while I am at the Club. If you need a key and see me at the Club, just ask and be ready to pay $5 per replacement key.
Don't forget to come to the many regatta dinners available to all members (for a small fee). With that in mind, those events are generally catered and nothing is required of members but to bring yourself and your dancing partner. Oh, and bring your ears for some of the tall tales that emerge from the first day of sailing these events. 
Top Ten Do's 
The Cap'n has learned from a sailor on Lake Monroe that a professor at IU is a direct decendent of Dutch Admiraal Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter. Fans of Rudyard Kipling might recall Admiraal de Ruyter as the fellow mentioned in the poem "The Dutch in the Medway." If de Ruyter's story started or ended there it would be notable enough, but his tale began long before that and ended, in a sea battle, long after that.
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.