Telltales
	March 2004
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Top of the morning to you lads and lassies! St. Patrick’s day is almost here. February sure seemed like a long month this year, I will blame it on that “extra day” from leap year. At least the ski day at Perfect North, hosted by Cheryl and Bruce Roberts, was a great break in the middle of the month and what a beautiful day it was...temperature in the low 40s and bright sunshine—to go with good snow conditions. It was a great time for the 35 people who went. Great idea Cheryl! I know some of you have been getting away for a little sunshine this winter, I have heard of trips to Florida, Cancun, as well as the Caribbean islands. Those Spring Break trips are fast approaching along with March Madness. I guess we will all survive the winter and be ready to launch the boats before you know it. We stopped by the Club last weekend and it was a pretty cold place with a chilly northwest wind blowing thru the shelter house. It made me long for a bowl of that hot chili we enjoyed in October! But, the days are getting longer and I spotted some robins in the yard this afternoon. So, it will not be long until the flowers start to poke thru the ground and the activity level at the Club starts to pick up again. It is time to start planning the boat cleanup, order some bottom paint, teak cleaner, and new boat wax now so when the sun heats up and you get the urge to go, you will have the supplies ready. I am sure that by the time I write my article for next month, there will be boats in the water on Eagle Creek. Speaking of planning, the Board and the Committees are busy planning the activities for the summer. Membership chairman Rich Fox has been busy sending out the membership packets. Treasurer Tom Moore has been paying the bills and working on closing the books on the past year because tax time is just around the corner. I know that the social committee has been planning the various brunches and parties. Vice Commodore Rick Sprowl is looking thru catalogs to find new merchandise for the Ship’s Store. Charlie Brehob has been conducting the winter race meetings and Wayne Myers, between trips to Florida for his Olympics work, has been planning our summer training. Evan Williams keeps these Telltales coming to you, including the electronic version on the website that now has color photos included. And last, but not least, Harbor Master Bob Hickok is busy lining up the spring work details. The business part of the Club does not sleep thru the winter. Till next month, it is still ski season….. Note: Above L-R, Tyler Andrews, Chris Murray, Phil Witlif, Ryan Widau, and Aaron Brakki.

Harbormaster

Bob Hickok

Slip Assignments Jim Dolder and I will begin working on this year’s slip assignments in the next couple weeks. If you think that your place on the slip waiting list may entitle you to your first slip (or a sub-lease) this year, be ready for a phone call. If we try to get a hold of you and can't in a reasonable amount of time, we’ll have to move on down the list. Calls should begin being placed on or around March 7th. If you think you may be one of these lucky people and won’t be available for a couple of weeks following the 7th, please let us know. Work Parties The first work party is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd. Mark your calendars. Litter When you start coming back for the new season, be on the lookout. There seems to be a litterbug that likes to throw beer cans (Coors Lite specifically) along 46th street and near the Club entrance. We think it’s a setup, but if anyone sees this happening, please note it and pass it along to me, Jim, any board member or authorities for proper action. Bob Bodish and some neighbors are tiring of picking them up...and they shouldn’t have to. Right: Jim & Carol Dolder

Racing

Charlie Brehob

Bruce Cameron

RACE MEETINGS. Date and discussion topics: March 3rd: Downwind Tactics and Leeward Mark Rounding Strategy April 7th: Boat Preparation Race meetings start at 7pm at SPORT BOWL, 3900 S US 31, 788-0878. Sport Bowl is located about one mile north of I-465 on the south side of town. Exit 2A heading towards town from I-465. It’s on the west side of East Street (that’s US 31) directly across from the Ford dealership. Race meetings are informative and fun. Please come. Special thanks to Janet Hickok for the snacks at the February meeting. Spring Series: The competitors meeting and race management seminar will be held on Wednesday evening April 21st at 7pm in the upper shelter at the Club. Spring Sunday Series begins April 25th...first flag 1:30pm. Wednesday Spring series begins April 28th with the first warning signal at 6:50pm. If you haven’t given me the dates you’d like to run a series race or do safety, you have until the next race meeting on March 3rd. After that date, assignments will be made for everyone else who raced last year and will be published in the April issue of the telltales. If you’re not into racing but would like to get involved, I’m looking for someone to handle the Wednesday after-racing “feeding frenzy.” Basically, it’s just keeping the fridge stocked with hot dogs, condiments, and other goodies to be devoured after racing on Wednesdays. If interested in helping out, let me know. Regattas: The first Regatta of the year will be the “Weekend Warrior Regatta” for our juniors and those from ISC. The races will be held on Saturday, April 24th. See Wayne for details. The Mayor’s Cup Regatta is next on May 22nd and 23rd (new dates). Remember, all we wanna do is have some fun!! Smooth sailing...... Above: Craig Johnson & Valerie

IUPUI Sailing

Chris Murray

As all of you know, sailing is not just about sun, boats, and water...it is about enthusiasm, teamwork, and camaraderie which are shared by sailors everywhere. In the off-season, IUPUI Sailing prompts these through team social events which most recently include Chicago Strictly Sail sailboat show and our joint ECSC/IUPUI Ski Trip. We had 12-14 of our members participate in these events which proved to be a huge success and a lot of fun. Special Thanks to Cheryl Roberts for doing a great job coordinating the Ski Trip. Once the ice thaws, we will be looking forward to a very good spring regatta season as our new Commodore, Ryan Widau, is doing a great job of coordinating our upcoming events. After attending our annual Midwest Collegiate Sailing Association (MCSA) winter meetings last week in Chicago with over 30 member schools and 200 collegiate sailors present, we were able to finalize our spring regatta schedule. Our first sailing event will be held at a lake on the campus at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend and is appropriately named the "Freshman Icebreaker." At last year's event (see two pictures here), we found ourselves scraping snow off our Flying Junior (FJ) before we launched it for the day's racing. This event is always a lot of fun and is primarily intended for the less experienced sailors from each team “to get their feet wet" and enjoy the friendly competition which has always been an MCSA tradition. Other events on the schedule this spring we will be attending include 1) the "Buckeye Invitational" hosted by Ohio State University at Hoover Yacht Club, 2) our very own "Sunk 'N Bucket Regatta" hosted by IUPUI here at Eagle Creek Sailing Club, and 3) the ECSC Junior Sailing Laser School where IUPUI sailing members will be assisting Wayne Myers and Bob Hickock in training ECSC Junior Sailing for their upcoming summer regattas. Below is a list of IUPUI Sailing's spring regattas and events: Freshman Icebreaker Regatta ­ University of Notre Dame....March 27-28 Sunk 'N Bucket Regatta ­ IUPUI............................April 3 ECSC Junior Sailing Laser Training........................April 10 Buckeye Invitational - Ohio State University..............April 17-18 The Sunk ‘N Bucket Regatta is very unique as it is a closed regatta held among Indiana University, Purdue University, and IUPUI. Each team will have two boats on the water with a total of six boats racing in a fleet racing format. If anyone is interested in helping with this event held at ECSC on Saturday, April 3rd, please contact Ryan Widau at 407-2778 or E-Mail him at sail@iupui.edu. Wayne Myers will be heading up the RC but extra hands are always welcome. Chili will also be served for lunch at the Public Shelter House on the east side of the Lake. This location was chosen because the Public Docks will be utilized for boat rotation...a system used to ensure the one-design aspects of collegiate sailing. For additional information or for the full 2004 schedule, please visit us on the web at http://www.iupui.edu/~sail See you on the water. "...and the sea will grant each man new hope" ­ Christopher Columbus

Safety & Education

Wayne Myers

Rick Graef

Junior Sailing Week PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: JUNE 9 - 11, 2004 I was looking at the calendar wrong. Sorry for any problems. This year we will have three (3) days of sailing for the Juniors, ages 10 through 17, beginning on Wednesday and ending with an overnight camp/cook out Friday night. Wednesday and Thursday will be from 9am to 5pm. Pick up on Saturday around 10am. Bring your life jacket and lunch, we will supply the drinks. The fee is the same as last year, $60. We only have room for 14 sailors. As of this date, I have received seven signed up by E-Mail. Please E-Mail me NOW, to sign up your young sailor for the Junior Sailing Week (alarmco@netdirect.net). Junior and Adult LASER Class Racing Our 1st Laser Class race of the year is at ISC April 17-18. Our Club will supply the boats and trailers at ISC. The 2nd Laser Class race is the Weekend Warrior May 1st (Saturday only) at ECSC. Both of these races, you will need wet suits, life jackets, and other cold weather gear. Junior and Adult Saturday Class starts the 10th of April at 10am for those sailors that are going to race the above dates. Other training dates can be set up. So, if you would like to try your hand at a Laser, call or E-Mail me for more info. News Tyler Andrews and Jason Hubbard (Junior Sailors of ECSC) raced at the Rolex Olympic Class Regatta at Miami, in January. Tyler placed 46th out of 65 which places him at the top for Juniors. Tyler has also been picked from over a hundred sailors to travel to Coronado, CA for a Laser Sailing Clinic (CISA). This is one of the Top U.S. Junior Camps in the country and on this side of the world. It's one week of very hard working days of sailing on the West Coast seas. This young man has worked hard at school and on the water...and learned many valuable lessons - perseverance, talent, and heart. Tyler's dream is to go for the gold...and he has a strong backing of his family and the members of this Club. Phil Tate (a long time member's son...Tom Tate), at this press time was in the 14th position at the Finn Olympic Trials (in one race placed 6th) off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida...in heavy +20 wind and 4-8' seas. Also our own Charlie Brehob and Tim Hollingsworth were there to cheer him on. Thanks guys! Phil also finished 23rd at the Rolex Olympic Class Regatta at Miami out of 35 Finns from around the world. Notes: To all of the many Members that made a donation to the Junior fund...THANKS.......! Check out www.sailingsorce.com for National Sailing News. Click on Scuttlebutt and Your Class Forums. Want to win more races or just learn how to sail faster? Having trouble with rules, or just starting out sailing? Call (627-3400) or E-Mail me (Wayne Myers at alarmco@netdirect.net). Calendar Sailing School opens June 5th, Saturday 9:30am for each Saturday until the end of the season. No class on race days. No fee to members of the Club. ISC SPRING RACE..............APRIL 17 & 18 ECSC JR. AND ADULT RACING...MAY 1 SAILING SCHOOL STARTS........JUNE 5 ECSC JR. WEEK................JUNE 9,10,11 ISC JR RACE..................JUNE 26 JR BAY WEEK..................JULY 17 ISC JR RACE..................JULY 24 ECSC JR RACE.................TBA

Ladies For Sail

Janet Hickok

Attention Lady Sailors!! We're still shooting for: Saturday, June 19th (Sadie Hawkins??), and Saturday, August 7th (ECSC Ladies' Open). ....and still brainstorming logistics for each race!

Membership

Rich Fox

By now you should have returned your 2004 Annual Dues and Fees Statement and a check to my attention. You will receive your 2004 Membership Kit within ten days of submitting your 2004 dues. The Membership Kit includes: Keys Boat and Trailer Decals Membership Card Labels Parking Guidelines Wet Slip Guidelines Please review your Membership Kit to verify that you received the correct key numbers and the correct number of decals and keys. If you did not, please contact me at 815-8599 or by E-Mail at rich_fox@yahoo.com. Please welcome new members: Tom and Rita Sizemore of Franklin, Indiana sailing an O’Day Daysailor “Gator Bait.” Above: Steve & Carolyn Carter

Tailer's Tips & Tales

Otis

Hi there, Otis here with another edition of Tailer's Tip and Tales. Only one problem and that is Tailer is still on vacation somewhere warm...instead of toughing it out with us where it is let’s say seasonable. It seems to me that the weather is actually getting back to normal. I can still remember way back when I was a kid of 5 or 6 crawling through snow drifts that covered the side of houses in the neighborhood I lived in then. You remember school was out for a week at a time, and come to think of it, summer vacation was actually 3 months. Okay, last year was close, but no really big snow...and it never went away. Okay, so we may never get that much snow again but there is the ice factor. Hopefully Cameron or Hollingsworth have been checking ice thickness for skating out at the Club (Got that bit of info from Tailer’s notes. Funny much of it looks to be written in teenage dog.). Just think a few more months of this cold and the Club will be back in bidness. Still digging through these notes hmmm, SIR? What is this? Oh, I see Special Investigative Reporter sounds like trouble to me. Old Tailer must be involved with some kind of secret agent stuff out here at the Club. What is the Club dog’s name I can never remember it. No wonder Evan likes that little dish rag so much, he uses spies and always gets the scoop. Well, the big scoop is what follows in the tips section: Get your hot tips right here. Get out to the Club once or twice a month in the winter to check your boat. If you can ice skate and the pond is at least 4 inches thick bring your stick and a puck. The portalets still work in the winter. Bring coffee drinks and chairs. No ice fishing or ice boating on EC reservoir Fire permits must obtained from the Commodore Rock climbing permits must be pried from his cold dead hands. Usually they scrape off a hockey rink and then make a nice big oval for us figure skaters. Don't forget to go to the rules meetings to catch up on the latest boat handling techniques from the boys in the racing department. Above: Our host Cheryl Roberts and daughter Darby. Right: Carol Dolder with Joyce...and note the abundance of pizza on the tables!

Social

Cheryl Roberts

What great weather we had for the Perfect North Ski Trip on Valentine’s Day. A total of 35 people turn out for the event, with the help of Chris Murray rounding up 12 from the IUPUI group – thanks Chris! Special thanks to Bruce Roberts, and Don & Judy Birt for all their help getting the cooler inside and our food tables “staked out.” Kudos to Kelli Moorehead for indulging our sweet tooth with a box of chocolate truffles she graciously shared. Be sure to check out the photos taken by Evan Williams on the electronic copy only on the ECSC home page. Dick Lowe has already volunteered to host the Father’s Day Brunch and is looking for people to help him out with this event. For those of you who circled you would like to volunteer for Social in 2004 – here is your chance. Dick is listed in the directory and will be happy to get your call and put you to work. For that matter, any of the hosts you see for the Social Events would be happy to help you fulfill your annual work credits – just give them call! Right: Katie, EJ, Erika, & Evan Williams

Publicity

Evan Williams

We’re starting to hear back from our members to drop the mailed version of the Telltales….in favor of the colorful version on our website. This month we should see shots from the ski trip as well as some from last year’s Freshman Icebreaker. If you take some good pictures during the year, feel free to send them my way...so they can be shared with other Club members on our website. Also, this month we’re starting a feature article only available on the Telltales website version...from Cap'n Lou Werde. In reading his inaugural tale, it seems we’re in for a treat from a salty dog sailor. Right: Bruce Cameron taking a hockey break.

Captain's Mast

Cap'n Lou Werde

Captain's Mast - A Trial for the Reader and Writer Alike. Ahoy mates, welcome to the launch of the Captain's Mast! We've all been cast adrift at one time or another with questions about our boat, sailing or just life in general. Well you just ask the Cap'n and he'll fathom the scuttlebutt from the bilge water. And if he don't know the answer he can pump bilge water with the best of them. In our first letter a concerned sailor weighs in on nautical terminology: Dear Cap'n, I always heard that a 'brass monkey' was a brass holder for cannon balls that would contract in freezing weather spilling the iron cannon balls across the deck. This is why it can be 'cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey'. My admiral tells me I'm all wet. Please set her straight so she'll signal permission to lay along side again. Sincerely, Castaway ****************************** Dear Castaway, As much as the Cap'n wants to help any sailor back to his home port, the Capn's best guess jibes with your admiral's. In this case, there's more versions to this story than rules to a mark rounding. As near as the Cap'n can figure, the original saying was 'freeze the TAIL off a brass monkey'. A brass monkey was a small cannon with a brass barrel mounted on an upper deck. A monkey tail was an iron handspike used to aim the cannon. Iron becomes brittle at low temperatures. So when you're trying to aim this cannon in the roaring 40's you're likely to break the tail off on the brass monkey. And before you sea lawyers fire off a broadside at the old Cap'n, swearing by Castaway, the Cap'n wants to point out that the difference between the thermal coefficient of linear expansion of brass and iron is about .000006 inch per degree C. If you went from boiling to freezing with a yard of each metal you'd only have about 2 hundredths of an inch difference. And it's pretty well documented that the shot was held on deck in shot garlands and wooden racks, not in pyramids. Our advice, Castaway, is to strike your colors and hope for convivial terms of surrender. This never hurts crew relations even (especially) when you think you're right. And now it's time to splice the mainbrace, the Cap'n bids you fair winds and soft bottoms to set your hook, 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 email please include Capn's Mast in the subject line. Above: Chris Murray checking out the pizza. Right: Katie Williams taking a break.

2004 Board Meetings

April 13 May 11 July 13 September 14 October 12 (Executive Committee Only) November 6 November 9 Right: Why is Rick Sprowl smiling?

For Sail

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Upcoming Events

Mar 1	Dues Due
Mar 3	March Race Meeting
Mar 27	IUPUI Regatta - Freshman Icebreaker

Club Stats

Members	262
Slip Waiting List	79 (28 Passed)
Water Level	788.90 (790 Normal)