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New members:John and Vicki Greenough from Indianapolis sailing a 23' Sea Sprite. Wet slip C118.
Right: Our shelterhouse Members rejoining after the membership booklets were printed: Anger, Daniel and Adele Monesmith, Eric and Holly Shelley, Jeff and Coral Traub, Matt Please refer to your 2009 booklet for more information on each of the above. By-Laws and General Rules - All new Members receive an electronic copy of the By-Laws and General Rules. These documents are also available for your viewing on our web site - ecsail.org - under Members Info. Can't think of much else from membership. Have a great summer!!!!
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| Social |
Mother's Day kicked off the social season with Bill Harrington and Crew (Rich White and Linda & Greg Johnson) for a fabulous Brunch. The temperature was a bit chilly but the food was delicious. Pictures were taken by Colin Riseley's and displayed on Facebook. John and Joy Gilmor hosted the Memorial Day Social Gig. His Boathouse crew flipped the burgers and brats. Everyone enjoy the hospitality. Thanks again Joy and John.
Right: Greg & Bill for Mother's Day Brunch June’s Father's Day Brunch will be hosted by Charlie, Kim Kidd and their children, with George Alyea assisting. Now that has a new twist. George is back from Europe training the Kidd’s to be hosts. Great job George. For Father's Day, bring your favorite side dish to share with all. Jim and Kevin will be cooking at the Pig Roast for 4th of July. This will be their 21sth year to cook all night. They always do a great job for us. Fran and Ed Rice and all of the Knapps will be hosting. Again, bring your favorite side dish to share with all.
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| New Member Regatta |
Saturday, June 12
A reminder to our new Club members to come sail in the New Member Regatta on Saturday, June 12. The NOR is posted on the Club's racing website. The Registration desk opens at 10 a.m. at the Club's Upper Shelter House. To be eligible to participate, the skipper/helmsman must be a member who joined ECSC on or after January 1, 2008. Right: Mayor's Cup Regatta The ECSC New Member Regatta will include a 30 minute orientation of Race Committee boat and an explanation of the starting sequence including flags and placards. There is no registration fee. A complimentary (free) catered lunch (deli sandwiches) is included. Up to three races are scheduled. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. For more information, contact Rich Fox at rich_fox@yahoo.com or 317-815-8599.
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| Racing |
Ahoy Eagle Creekers!Hey. other than a few normal rainouts on Sundays and a few near no-wind conditions on Wednesdays I would say this racing season is turning out quite well. I did notice the absence of most of the Blue Fleet at most of the races and some slight showings in the White Fleet, but remember I am pulling for you to get out there and have some fun. I will give you a trophy, but I can’t get your competitor out there...which is your job. It may be time for some fleets to designate a Fleet Captain...you know, the guy who calls everyone with a boat like yours before the races just to make sure you have crew or Sunday drinks.
Right: Mayor's Cup Regatta Our first major regatta, the Mayor’s Cup, was I must say an unbridled success. The total count of boats was 42! Heck, we haven’t seen that many in years. To this success, I must thank our Social Chairman Chauncey Olin for his monumental help making this regatta a thing of beauty! BTW, Dr. Bob and I will be hosting the Labor Day cookout as a trade off. Thanks again Chauncey! Mostly, though, I want to thank Jim Yeary (a former member) for brainstorming this regatta and going with my theme of “old schooling.” You know what I’m talking about if you were around for Governor Cup Regattas back in 95, 96, and 97. Jim ran those babies and we stunned the sailing world in our city and state. I would also like to thank Dr. Bob, my assistant RC, and his lovely wife Anne and their friend Rachel for their Finish Boat work.
Left: Dr. Bob & Kenny To my advantage, I have some super powers lined up as ECSC Regatta Director and RCO for our next open regatta with Charlie Brehob’s Clan and Bruce & Ethel Morgan Berner respectively. I am telling you, this is the hardest job at the Club! It sure seems to be easy when you have great lifelong talented friends helping out without even asking them. With the Berner’s at the helm, I can guarantee great races and with Brehob’s imagination in charge of the social, this should be another great event. So, if you want to race at your own Club or just come for the dinner, get a hold of Berners or Brehobs. If you do want to come just for the dinner/party, please pre-register for your dinner fees at least two weeks in advance so we can get an accurate count. Get ready Bimini Fleet and Single Hander racers, June is your starting date. Be talking to your buds to make them aware of these fabulous new Sunday series designed to give you more opportunities to race your beloved boat. Let's face it, these two series are great practice for cruising or just sailing on your “Creek”! so, come join us and “use” your Club! There are only four dates for Bimini Fleet and four for Single Hander Series. That’s only two less than the Super Sunday Races. Of course, there are more weekend racing dates in the new Winter Series, but that is a ways off. So talk to your peeps and get them active - we only get to do this stuff until we are really old.
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| Safety & Education |
Just a reminder the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be out for vessel safety checks on June 5th and 6th. On Saturday at 9am, there will be Coffee and donuts. The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both Federal and State requirements for safety. No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency. But, a decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed the examination.
Right: New Wednesday racing techniques??
An example of some of the items checked include: If you want a more in-depth list with pictures, go to this web site.
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| Catalina 22 Stuff |
Catalina 22 Tune-Up Day for ECSC Regatta - June 19The Catalina 22 fleet will be participating in this year’s ECSC Regatta (July 10-11) with several boats and crew coming from out-of-state. ECSC Catalina 22 sailors are encouraged to participate. Rich Fox is hosting a Catalina 22 Tune-Up Day on Saturday, June 19, beginning at 10am and all interested ECSC Catalina 22 sailors are invited to attend. This event will begin with a review of the basic Racing Rules and Starting Sequence to help ensure skippers and crew are confident and comfortable on the race course. We will then spend time properly tuning the rigging of any individual Catalina 22 sailboat, whether or not they plan to sail in the ECSC Regatta. We will then spend time on the water with practice starts and running very short 2-leg courses.
Another Indiana Catalina 22 sailor, Gary Allen (Patoka Sailing Club), received honors as the 2010 Catalina 22 New Racer of the Year. Gary purchased his Catalina 22 Sport “Passin’ Wind” (#15703) last October from Sailboats Inc and only had two regattas under his belt going into this year’s Nationals. Gary finished 12th in the Silver Fleet. A total of 44 Catalina 22s representing sailing clubs from 10 states participated in this year’s National Regatta. Privateer Yacht Club (Chattanooga, TN) organized this year’s event with Joe Wheeler State Park as the venue. Race Committee PRO Richard Dommel ran 7 long races in wind conditions that varied from 3 to 21 mph throughout the week. The Catalina 22 fleet will be attending this year’s ECSC Regatta.
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| Notes |
I went to pick the Highlander Friday using my son's Jeep, as it has a trailer hitch, and I don't have a vehicle with one anymore. So I get to the club and find the highlander trailer has a 1 7/8" ball and the hitch is 2" though I could have sworn when I first looked at it it said 1 7/8", - because I figured that is what the was on the trailer.Right: Mayor's Cup Regatta So this ball has been on for over 10 years and I am not going to remove it easily, and I want to get the boat home so I can get it ready for its new owner. I put the trailer on the ball and note the bottom tongue of the hitch fits snugly against the ball. Then I wrap the safety chains around the hitch and fasten them with as little slack as possible. I then take 20' piece of 5/16" line and begin wrapping and tying it in what seems to me the best manner possible to keep them from coming apart. As us usual there were a couple of fellow sailors present, Big Mike another new fellow I don't know, so I asked for their opinion of my arrangement. Both said I would not trust it or even attempt it. But not me! Well I made it home to Rocky Ripple with out a "hitch"! After backing the boat into the driveway it was still a snug and secure as when I left the club. Now I did keep the speed under 40mph and try to miss the pot holes, but did encounter some rough road going down the hill on Kessler near Illinois. So then I took some WD40, two pipe wrenches, and a 5# sledge to the ball nut, and was only able to turn the ball. U haul gave it a try with an impact wrench to no avail and suggested a muffler shop to burn it off. Midas to the rescue! $5, a torch, and heavy duty impact wrench did the job! Thanks Midas! Now for a 1 7/8" ball. This boat is going to Long Island, NY. RICHARD LOWE
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Also, Bill Best must be thanked once again for his Safety Boat prowess on big regattas! He maneuvered Ron Cooper around all day to take cover 180 pictures just on Saturday. And, last but by no means least, I would like to thank Duane Farris for working the other Safety Boat as my marksman. I had a guy lined up that bailed on me and Duane stepped up and offered his help. He proved his worth for me at this regatta. Duane just joined the Club, but he has sailed the Creek for many years on Cuba Libre. If you see Duane, thank him for his service...he is a great new member.