December - East Coast Sailing Association

FOOT, TACK & CLEW
East Coast Sailing Association
P.O. Box 372054 • Satellite Beach, FL 32937-0054
http://www.ecsasail.com
BOAT/US number GA81299B
December 2007
THE OFFICIAL LOG OF THE EAST COAST SAILING ASSOCIATION
Board of Governors
Flag Officers
Commodore
Donna Oyer
321 – 243 – 0088
Vice Commodore
Pam Vanderveer
321 – 432 – 0559
Rear Commodore
Jim Yates
321 – 777 – 2663
Secretary
Carol Wheatley
321 – 779 – 4483
Treasurer
Tom Schrader
321 – 917 – 6638
Elected Governors
Brenda Merchberger 321 – 917 – 3698
Roland Norris
321 – 783 – 9736
Neil Hodgson
321 – 452 – 8252
Fleet Captains
Cruising
Ken Windsor
321 – 459 – 2720
River Racing
Jim Yates
321 – 777 – 2663
Women’s Racing
Rhonda Delmater
321 – 783 – 2225
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
Satellite Beach Civic Center (565 Cassia Blvd)
Latitude 28º 09' North, Longitude 80º 36' West
Holiday Potluck
Bring a Dish to Share
2008 Cruising Calendar
Planning Meeting
Following the Potluck
DECEMBER Calendar of EVENTS
Newsletter Editor
Brenda Merchberger 321 – 917 – 3698
Program Chairman
Susan Conrad
407 – 443 – 1943
Membership Chairman
Brenda Merchberger 321 – 917 – 3698
Rating Chairman
Jim Miller
321 – 777 – 7011
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ECSA
ECSA
MYC
IRYC
MYC
ECSA
ECSA
IRYC
MYC
MYC
Double-Handed Race
Fall Women’s #6
Small Boat Racing
Race of Champions
Winter Rum Race
Monthly Meeting & Holiday Potluck
Holiday Boat Parade
C22 State Championships
Small Boat Racing
Small Boat Racing
Advertising
Karin Mann
321 – 773 – 4793
Hospitality
Joanne Theriault
321 – 254 – 4624
Legislative Affairs
Jack Snyder
321 – 868 – 3529
JANUARY Calendar of EVENTS
Dec 29 Jan 1
5
ECSA
ECSA
Cruise to Vero Beach
Awards Banquet & Officer Installation
More calendar/schedule information to follow….
Foot, Tack & Clew is the official newsletter of the East Coast Sailing Association
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The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the East Coast Sailing Association.
THOUGHTS FROM
YOUR
COMMODORE…
Donna Hartley Oyer
We had eaten our final Thanksgiving leftover, we
had our Christmas decorating completed and our
shopping started. Even though we still had plenty of
chores to do, we decided to go sailing anyway. The
wind wasn’t exactly perfect, the sun was hidden
behind the clouds and the rain looked imminent. We
can’t always wait for that “perfect”, day to go sailing.
Our days are limited to the weekends while we are still
“punching a clock”.
Even though the day wasn’t perfect, we threw off
those dock lines and away we went. We had the best
day of sailing! The wind picked up, the clouds
dissipated and the sun began to shine. If we had
waited for that perfect day, we would have missed
another opportunity to enjoy our boat and each other.
So don’t wait for that perfect day to enjoy your boat.
Any day on the boat is a perfect day, even if the
weather conditions are less than perfect.
Christmas Poem
I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book
And every year when Christmas comes, I go and take
a look, and that is when I realize that these names are
a part not of the book they are written in, but really of
my heart for each name stands for someone who has
crossed my path sometime, and in the meeting
they've become the rhythm in each rhyme. And while
it sounds fantastic for me to make this claim,
I really feel that I'm composed of each remembered
name.
And while you may not be aware of any special link
just meeting you has changed my life a lot more than
you think For once I've met somebody, the years
cannot erase The memory of a pleasant word or of a
friendly face
So never think my Christmas cards are just a mere
routine Of names upon a Christmas list, forgotten in
between, For when I send a Christmas card that is
addressed to you, It is because you're on the list that
I'm indebted to For I am but a total of the many folks
I've met, and you happen to be one of those I prefer
not to forget And whether I have known you for many
years or few, In some ways you have a part in
shaping things I do And every year when Christmas
comes, I realize new, the best gifts life can offer is
meeting folks like you. And may the spirit of Christmas
that forever endures Leave its richest blessings in the
hearts of you and yours
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
FOR 2008
to be held at the
December General Membership Meeting
The Nominating Committee has developed the
following list of recommended candidates for the offices
to be elected at the December General Membership
meeting.
POSITION
COMMODORE
VICE COMMODORE
REAR COMMODORE
SECRETARY
TREASURER
ELECTED GOVERNOR
CANDIDATE
Ken Windsor
Susan Conrad
Joe Coleman
Carol Wheatley
Tom Schrader
Dave Cordial
Members wishing to make an additional nomination for
any of these positions may do so from the floor at the
December General Membership Meeting. (Persons
nominated from the floor must be present at the
meeting to acknowledge their willingness to serve, if
elected.)
Persons who volunteered for any of the appointed
committee positions will have their names passed on to
the appropriate ECSA Flag Officer for coordination.
The club’s appreciation goes to the following members
who served as our nominating committee this year:
Nominating Committee:
♦ Neil Hodgson
♦ Roland Norris
♦ Gil Paradies
♦ Ken Windsor
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
LOVE, DONNA
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SECRETARY’S
REPORT
By
Carol Wheatley
EAST COAST SAILING ASSOCIATION
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday – November 14, 2007
Commodore Donna Hartley Oyer called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. Board of Governors present
were Donna Hartley Oyer, Jim Yates and Carol
Wheatley. Elected Governors present were Neil
Hodgson and Brenda Merchberger. Absent were:
Pam Vanderveer, Tom Schrader, and Roland Norris.
COMMODORE: Following introduction of the board
members, fleet captains, committee chairmen, and
past commodores, Donna welcomed all members;
there were no guests.
New Members: New applications for membership
were presented and approved:
♦ Sherry Raintree, Currently looking for a boat,
Associate Member.
♦ Donna Nickelson, Bob Perry Design, Tayana 42’
– Restless.
♦ Donald & Linda Montplaisir, Hunter 33’, Starfish
Thrower.
♦ Michael & Geri Collins, Sorver 30’, GeriLynn.
The Commodore also announced the following:
♦ Best wishes to Barbara Norris after surgery.
♦ December meeting will be a potluck dinner with
the general meeting following. All lost and found
items will be sold and proceeds will go to the
Sunshine Fund. There will be a 2008 cruise
calendar planning meeting after meeting.
♦ The Nominating Committee announced the
following slate of officers for election at the
December meeting: Commodore - Ken Windsor,
Vice Commodore - Susan Conrad, Rear
Commodore - Joe Coleman, Secretary - Carol
Wheatley, Treasurer - Tom Schrader, elected
Governor - David Cordial. Nominations will also
be accepted from the floor. Donna thanked Gil
Paradies, Roland Norris, Ken Windsor, and Neil
Hodgson for serving on the nominating committee
this year.
♦ Reserve your slip or mooring for the Vero Beach
News Years Cruise, Saturday, 12/29 through 1/1;
Be sure to contact Donna to make your
reservations for dinner at the Riverside Café.
♦ About 25 ECSA members enjoyed the St.
♦
♦
♦
Petersburg Boat Show; great turnout!
Thanks to everyone who helped clean up the
Pinedaville beach.
ECSA Awards Banquet is coming up soon so be
sure to make your reservation ASAP.
There is a “loop trip” planned for the weekend after
Thanksgiving: Cape Canaveral to Ponce Inlet and
back; taking the ICW to Ponce Inlet then out into
the Atlantic back to Port Canaveral. Pick up a flyer
if you’re interested in participating. The trip takes
about 6 hours one way up the ICW.
GENERAL REPORTS:
SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORTS: A motion was
made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of
the October meeting and the October Treasurer’s report
as published in the November Foot, Tack & Clew.
VICE COMMODORE – Pam Vanderveer – No report.
REAR COMMODORE – Jim Yates River Racing & Women’s Racing – Jim Yates –
Single-handed Race was held on Saturday November
10; the next race is a double-handed Race on
December 1; if you are interested in racing, contact Jim
Yates; there will be a skippers meeting will be at MYC
prior to the meeting. The next Women’s Race is
scheduled for December 2.
Fleet/Cruising – Ken Windsor – The Fish Fry at Boy
Scout Island was enjoyed by 41 people. Just as the fish
got done, we got some rain, but the party went on until
the wee hours of the morning; everyone enjoyed
beakfast the next day and then headed home.Thanks
for everyone’s help setting up, tearing down and
cleaning the island.
SSCA GAM – Brenda Merchberger reported on the
SSCA GAM held last weekend. On behalf of the club,
she thanked everyone who helped. ECSA sold 26 cool
ties and 34 siphons. Brenda will chair this event one
more year. Attendance was down by at least 200
people (about 30%) primarily because of changes to
insurance carriers not allowing cruisers to come south
during the official hurricane season. So next year the
GAM will be the first weekend in December.
Pinedaville – Don’t forget your costumes!!! Donna
announced the plans for the weekend festivities,
including building the Pinedaville on Friday at 10:00
a.m. with pizza to enjoy that night. Pinedaville officially
starts on the beach at noon on Saturday; followed by
several contests. Dinner will begin at 5:30, themain
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TREASURER'S
REPORT
by
Tom Schrader
Income Statement
Fiscal YTD
Nov 07
Nov 07—Aug 08
365.00
510.00
-
144.00
Membership Dues
570.00
6,055.00
Merchandise Income
463.00
533.00
-
429.00
1,398.00
7,671.00
1,189.42
2,176.71
Bank Charge
-
-
Dues & Subscriptions
-
-
Insurance
-
-
Miscellaneous
-
277.46
Postage/Delivery
76.76
245.75
Printing/Repro
69.95
207.09
-
-
50.00
54.53
1,386.15
2,961.55
11.85
4,709.45
REVENUE
Activities Income
Advertising Income
Misc & Sunshine Income
Total Revenue
EXPENSES
Activities Expense
Rent
Sales Tax
Sunshine Fund
Total Expense
Net Income
Balance Sheet as of Novrmber 30, 2007
Assets
Checking
6,117.53
Restricted Cash (Lasowska Fund)
Security Deposit
Total Assets
942.00
100.00
7,159.53
Liabilities & Net Worth
Unrestricted Cash
6,432.86
Retained Earnings
(3,982.78)
Net Income
4,709.45
Total Net Worth
7,159.53
Sunshine Fund Balance:
469.47
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CRUISE
QUARTERS
Secretary’s
Report
- cont’d…
Come one...come all
To the Holiday Boat Parade
Join us for a front row seat on the Grand Canal to
watch this year’s Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 15th. We are gathering at Joann
Jacob’s house - 410 Thrush Drive in North Waterway Estates around 4 p.m. for Social hour and
snacks, followed at 5 p.m. for a Potluck dinner
(please bring a dish to share). Then we’ll take
our seats on the lawn (you can bring your chairs if
you like) and after sunset, watch the decorated
boats parade down the Grand Canal. Please
bring your own beverages.
If you would like to enter your boat in the boat parade, you are welcome to tie up on Joann’s dock
prior to entering the parade. Boats begin getting
in position at 5:30 p.m. Please let her know
ahead of time if you will be coming by boat to ensure dock space and rafting opportunities.
For further information on this ECSA event,
please contact Joann at 321-777-3551.
dish catered by Memaw’s BBQ. Please bring a side
dish to share. In the evening we’ll enjoy a limbo
contest and a “pass the fruit” contest for adults only;
then the party really starts! Sunday potluck breakfast
at 8:30 a.m. Remember to park north of the No
Parking signs along the highway to be sure you’re
safe.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Miami Boat Show Bus Trip – Dave Merchberger
reported he has looked into chartering from a different
(better) bus line for the trip, which will raise the price
per person.. The best quote so far is by US
Coachways. The cost per person includes the tip for
the driver, discount admission to the show and snacks
along the way. The price per person should be
between $45 and $50, in all, only about $10 more per
person than last year. The bus line requires a 30%
deposit for this trip, so make your reservations early to
guarantee a seat.
With there being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:27 p.m. The meeting was followed by a
program
presented
by
Sherry
and
Dave
MacCampbell, “Circumnavigation Update.”
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Wheatley.
Secretary ECSA
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CRUISE QUARTERS - PINEDAVILLE
by Donna Hartley Oyer
Basically, all I can say about the 10th annual Pinedaville celebration is WOW! The costumes were
original, clever, imaginative and hilarious. It was a
Saturday morning cartoon extravaganza without a TV.
Those of you, who showed up on the beach in costume, deserve a huge round of applause. All of the
costumes were fantastic. Among the cartoon characters making an appearance were; “Hagar the Horrible”, with his wife “Helga”, and their doggie “Snert”,
(aka; Gail, Dave and Annie Cordial, who were
crowned the new King and Queen of the 10th annual
Pinedaville celebration), “SpongeBob Square Pants”,
(aka Bob Cahall) selected as one of the best costumes. The other winner of best costume was, “Cat
in the Hat” (aka Chris Conrad); accompanied by the
Seuss crew. The judges definitely had the most difficult task of the day, trying to decide which costume
deserved to win when all of the contestants were winners. Other contestants making their debut on the
beach were; The Bedrock Bunch; Fred, Wilma,
Barney and Betty; Corella DeVille was in a panic looking for something, while Mickey and Minnie Mouse
took a much needed rest from the Magic Kingdom
and wanted to party for the day. Peter Pan and
Tinker Bell were flittering around the beach, while
Snow White showed up just in time with one of her
“Grumpy”, ole dwarfs.
Then the villainous
swashbuckler himself, Captain Hook was seen roaming the beach and also two Dalmatians were in
search of 99 others that they had lost. Popeye and
Olive Oil were enjoying a can of spinach, while Wonder Woman was trying to make an appointment for
some much needed dental work. Merlin the mysterious and magical wizard was seen with his assistant,
casting their magic spell upon Mother Nature and creating the perfect weather weekend. The costumes
were the BOMB!
Saturday morning as the sun rose, the temperature
began to warm. There were other boats that had already arrived either early Saturday morning, or had
joined us at anchor during the night. Scott’s Cove
began to fill with anxious party-goers and cartoon enthusiasts. The opening ceremonies started at noon.
After the initial parade of costumes was finished and
the prizes given, the contests quickly followed. The
mullet toss, the dinghy races and the conch blowing
took up most of the afternoon. Kurt had his great
tunes going all day for the adults and for the kids too.
Everyone was enjoying themselves immensely. By
5:30, Memaw’s Bar B Q had delivered dinner and the
partiers had brought their dishes to share. After dinner we had two different campfires going. Most of us
sat enjoying the fires and listening to the sounds of
“Hot Tropics”. Then we had our annual “Limbo”, contest followed by our “Pass the Fruit Game”. After the
contests were over, Kurt cranked up his tunes again
and everyone put on their dancing shoes. The beach
became a giant dance floor. The dancing continued
well into the night. As midnight approached, most
everyone was back on their boats fast asleep. There
were over 40 boats anchored by the time that the
clock struck twelve. The anchor lights looked light
shimmering stars against the darkened sky.
Sunday morning it was breakfast on the beach at
8:30 am. As the dinghies arrived on the beach, the
coffee was ready. We had quite and array of different
breakfast delicacies to share. By 9:30 am everyone
(Continued on page 7)
The weekend preparation actually started on Friday
morning. There were so many of you who showed up
early to lend a much appreciated helping hand. We
began to build Pinedaville and it took most of the day
on Friday. By the time the sun set, we were ready for
some relaxation, but not totally prepared for the cold
north wind. By the time the pizza arrived from “A New
York Pizza House”, most of us were ready to eat and
hurry back to our boats to get warm. And most of us
did just that. There were 13 boats anchored in Scott’s
Cove on Friday night as the north wind blew.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE
CRUISE TO VERO BEACH
Pinedaville
Cruise Report
Continued
Saturday, December 29th – We will meet at the Eau Gallie Causeway around 8:00 a.m. and hopefully sail south
to the Vero Beach Municipal Marina. You may choose a
mooring ball or a slip at the marina. For reservations,
please call; 772-978-4960. Please note that if you
choose to stay on a mooring, you will most likely not be
alone. There may be one or two other boats sharing a
mooring with you. Saturday evening will be a potluck
dinner in the park around 6:00 pm. There are grills and
picnic tables available.
Sunday, December 30th – This is a no plans; no worry
day. There will no scheduled events today.
Monday, December 31st - (New Year’s Eve) – At 8:00
a.m., we will take a dinghy ride to Jaycee Park, located
on the beach, for breakfast at Seaside restaurant. Sunday evening we will dinghy or walk over to the Riverside
Café for drinks and dinner at 7:00 p.m. After dinner, we
will meet back at the marina and celebrate the New
Year.
(Continued from page 6)
pitched in and began the daunting task of cleaning up,
breaking down and loading up. With so many hands it
definitely made light work.
The 10th annual Pinedaville is now history, but the
memories will live on.
Thank you to all of you who helped us clean up the
beach in October. Thank you to all of you who helped
us build Pinedaville; not just this year but every year.
Thank you to all of you who stayed and helped us break
down on Sunday morning. Thank you to everyone who
even in a small way, contributed to making Pinedaville
the success that it has become. Jim and I could never
do it alone; it has always been a club effort. Those of
you who have been by our sides every year, we thank
you deeply.
Tuesday, January 1st – (New Year’s Day) – We will
leave the marina for home around 8:00 am.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning on joining us
for dinner on New Year’s Eve at the Riverside Café, we
must have an accurate head count. So please either
sign up at the December meeting or call me and let me
know if you are planning on joining us for dinner.
For more information, please call Donna at:
321-243-0088 or 321-783-4458.
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Miami Boat Show Bus Trip
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Leave the driving (and gas $$) & parking hassles behind!
Cost:
$48.00 per person
Includes:
Transportation (new bus!), admission, gratuity for bus driver, breakfast,
snacks & beverages
Departs:
Merritt Island
Melbourne
Arrives Miami:
Departs Miami:
6:00 a.m. (Harbortown Marina)
6:45 a.m. (Osler Medical US1 Bldg)
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
•Sign-up at the December General Meeting or send an email to bmerch@cfl.rr.com..
•Please make checks payable to ECSA and mail to the ECSA PO Box, attn: Bus Trip.
•Full payment due by Thursday, January 31, 2008 or you will lose your seat
Questions? Contact Brenda
Merchberger at 321-917-3698 or
bmerch@cfl.rr.com.
Member Classified Ads
FOR SALE: Lindenberg 28, “Fivespeed”. Complete racing inventory includes 2 Mains, 6 headsails, and 3
spinnakers. 2004 Merc 5 hp 2 cycle motor in great shape. Comes w/yard trailer suitable for local hauling.
Comes fully equipped with all the gear you need to race right now. New racing bottom March 2006. New bulkhead and refit in 2006. Surveyed for insurance in 2006 at $20,000. This proven winner can be yours for
$16,500. Call Gary Smith for details. Cell 321-698-4351.
FOR SALE: 1981 Catalina 27’ new engine, great condition. $13,000 or best offer. Call Ken Windsor at 321459-2720.
FOR SALE: 55# DELTA ANCHOR....$150; 55# 3 PC ABI FISHERMAN ANCHOR....$75; SAILRITE
YACHTSMAN HD SEWING MACHINE...$50 Call Steve 321- 693-3580
FOR SALE: 10’ RIB Hypalon Boat US (Avon) in good condition (no patches) w/Mercury 9.9 hp short shaft
outboard, like new, including transferable warranty good thru 03-09, flushing attachment, gas tank & hose,
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FOR SALE: 1987 Ericson 34’ Sloop with 23 HP Universal Diesel. Also includes a 2004 Zodiac 9’ dinghy
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FOR SALE: Balmar 7-Series, model 70-80 alternator. Externally regulated, 80 amp output, dual-foot 3.15”ID.
Only used for a few months, so it’s pretty close to being new. $150.00. Call Clint – 321-779-0229.
.
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SPECIAL NOTICE!!! GALA EVENT!!!
ECSA 2007 AWARDS BANQUET
Date:
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Place:
Holiday Inn, 1300 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, Florida
Agenda: 6 - 7 p.m. Social Hour – Cocktails; Cash Bar
7 - 8 p.m. Dinner
8 - 10 p.m. Awards Program
Entrées:
Chicken Basilica
Breast of Chicken lightly seasoned served with a White Wine and Basil Cream Sauce. $25.00
London Broil
Tender London Broil Marinated in Fresh Herbs served with a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce. $25.00
Children’s Menu - Chicken Fingers and French Fries. $10.00
All Dinner Entrees are served with Tossed Garden Salad with choice of dressing, Fresh Seasonal Vegetable, Potato,
Rice or Pasta, and freshly baked Dinner Rolls. Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Freshly Brewed Iced
Tea and as well as one of their Sensational Desserts is also included. Prices include gratuity and state sales tax.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY!
Reservations are accepted through December 15, 2007. Complete the following form and return with check made payable to East Coast Sailing Association (or ECSA). You are welcome to
drop off your reservation at the November or December general membership meeting or mail to:
ECSA, P. O. Box 372054, Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Attention: Banquet
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2007 ECSA AWARDS BANQUET RESERVATION FORM
Name of guests attending: _____________________________________________
Choose one (1) menu option per person and indicate the total number of each for
your party in the space provided.
CHICKEN BASILICA
______________ @ $25.00 ____________
LONDON BROIL
______________ @ $25.00 ____________
CHILDREN’S MEAL
______________ @ $10.00 ____________
TOTAL
$ ____________
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ECSA 2007 Race & Cruise Schedule
Date
Event
Contact
Dec 1
Double-handed Race
Yates
Dec 2
Fall Women’s #6
Delmater
Dec 15
Holiday Boat Parade
Jacobs
Jan 5, 2008
ECSA Awards Banquet & Officer Installation
Vanderveer
Check out http://www.sail-race.com/ecsa
for the most up-to-date information on
the ECSA race schedule & race winners.
EAST COAST SAILING ASSOCIATION
PO Box 372054
Satellite Beach FL 32937-0054