We have had several exciting events this summer! As usual, our Lobster Fest was a great success as Eric Jones and his crew served up over 200 lobsters and grilled to order some mighty tasty steaks! Eric spent hours just in the preparation for this event. He did a great job coordinating with a Lobsterman in Maine to assure we had Live Delivery the night before the event. We made a few changes in check to the reservation and check in process and used bracelets instead of tickets to assure everyone received what they ordered. All in all, it was a GREAT SUCCESS!! A shout out to all involved!
Although I was not able to attend the Labor Day Barbecue, I understand David Knapp and his crew served up some wonderful Brats and Burgers! Attendance was a little lower than anticipated, but a good time was had by all! Thank you David for continuing to step up and host an event.
Our next social event is coming up October 14th, when we break up the two day Hornback Regatta with a Chili Cookoff! Jennifer Curtis has offered to host this event again. Although, with a little one on the way, she may be recruiting some extra hands to help her out! This event will kick off at 5:00pm. All those interested in participating in the Chili Cookoff should bring your Chili and fixin’s. Those just wishing to sample and vote can bring a dish to pass as a contribution to the event.
Make sure you mark your calendars and Save the Date for the Final Bash, held on November 4th at 6:30pm. Be on the lookout for more information from Perry Cameron as he is finalizing the details.
Vickie Greenough…
Hello Creekers,
I hope everyone is enjoying the sailing season so far. We still have a few months of what will be great weather remaining before we must put our boats away for Winter so by all means come out and enjoy the club. Any questions about parking, different slips, Winter parking, 48 hour dock usage or any questions in general should be directed to myself (Kenny Chapman) or the other Harbormaster Dennis Robertson. We will gladly help you in any way we can.
Last weekend we moved A dock back to it’s normal position on the ramp so there is little chance of getting you trailer stuck. I would however always try and launch or retrieve your boat in the middle of the ramp as it is much closer to level in that area. I would also like to thank Mark Walker for helping Dennis and I in the moving of the dock.
On another note, please try and be very carful with the equipment that the club provides. Especially at the pressure sprayer. The wand for the pressure sprayer was broken last week and I put a new one on it as soon as possible and sure enough the new one is bent already. The hose reel was ripped off the wall last week also (along with the one at the upper shelter) . The reel by the pressure sprayer was recently replaced last year so I’m pretty sure it wasn’t sun damaged. I put a new hose reel in place and I am kind of hoping it lasts more than a year. Please try to respect the equipment that our club provides. More club repairs and damage only lead to higher dues in the future.
If any members have positive or negative comments about the work Dennis and I have done over the last two years please inform members of the board of directors.
Kenny Chapman…
As we head into September, we still have a lot of sailing to do. In addition to our weekly series racing, we have 3 regattas.
Weekly Series Update
Our Fall Twilight series begins on Wednesday September 27. Note that because it is getting darker earlier, the start time is at 6:40, not 6:50.
September is Packed full of Sailing!
September will be a busy month for regattas. Our first regatta will be on Labor Day weekend when the Purdue Sailing Club will be hosting a collegiate regatta at ECSC. PSC is expecting 6 boats to compete. Each competing school brings 2 teams – an A and B team. Each school’s A team sails two races, then switches with their B team, who then sails two races and switches with the A team again. We have lots of PSC students coming down to help with race committee.
The Indy 200 Regatta is scheduled for September 9th. This is always a favorite and we typically have at least a dozen boats participating. It is a one-day regatta for cruising boats with a PHRF rating of 200 or greater. Basically, this is the Blue/White fleet. Rich Fox is the PRO, with help from Tom Moore.
The Governor’s Cup regatta is the following week on September 16&17. Geoff Endris will be the PRO for the race. We expect J-24’s, J-22, Catalina 22’s, Highlanders, and our Blue/White fleet. Don’t forget the live band/party on Saturday night. We reached out to club members to volunteer and got great response. Thanks to all who volunteered. Don’t forget there will be a live band on Saturday September 16. Music will start at 7:00. Come on out and have some fun!
October Sailing
We have two events in October. First it the ECSC Championship. This will be a one-day regatta for those who placed in the Wednesday Spring and Summer series. All boats will race both in fleet and PHRF on the same course with a single start. We will announce a fleet champion and an overall club champion. So, get those boats hauled out and cleaned off!
Our second and final regatta for the year is the Hornback regatta. This is always a fun race because it is a pursuit race. This means that instead of starting everyone at the same time and adjusting the finish times, we stagger the starts so that the first boat over the finish line wins the race. Always a good time and always some interesting courses.
Don’t forget to go to the RC Signup page to sign up for RC duty. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084ca9ac22a4f58-2017
Geoff Endris
Racing
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Hello ECSC Sailors,
While the kids may be back to school, the leaves are beginning to change and the sunsets are coming earlier there are still many great sailing days in 2017. Eagle Creek reservoir is a great place to hang out during these shorter days. The winds are generally better and most days the lake is nearly empty. Get out and enjoy your boat.
Governors Cup, Indy 200, the ECSC Championship regatta and the Hornback and Chili Cook off are yet to come. Don’t miss out, come out and meet some new members-friends.
Rick Graef…