Happenings January 2013 COMMODORE` S CORNER

January 2013
Happenings  January Board Meeting Wednesday, January 2  January General Membership Meeting Wednesday January 16  Seattle Boat Show January 25—Feb 3 Commodore Duane Bordvick 468­3152 Vice Commodore Jim Ghinazzi 468­4292 Rear Commodore Doug Cram 468­4877 Secretary Julie Duncan 468­2161 Treasurer Sam Beller 468­2977 Trustees Diana Hancock 468­3871 Jerry Hancock 468­3871 Membership Chair Gayl Beller 468­2977 July Fourth Float Chair VOLUNTEERS BEING ACCEPTED Reciprocal Chair Dave Welker 468­4007 “Newsline” Editor Shanley Lett 468­3990 COMMODORE’ S CORNER Happy New Year, Yachties! I wish every one of you the absolute best in 2013, and I prom­
ise that I will do my best to make sure we have another fun and rewarding year enjoying our boats, enjoying the scenic wonders of this beautiful region, and enjoying each other’s company. As your new Commodore, it does seem somewhat daunting to match the level of excellence achieved by Commodore Diana Hancock, but fortunately she is still here as Staff Commo­
dore to ensure we keep our course on track. Come to think of it, with the stellar Executive Staff I now have, I couldn’t be in a better position. I’m confident we will have smooth sailing and another fun year. New to the Yacht Club leadership gang is Doug Cram, Rear Commodore, and Sam Beller, Treasur­
er. We are fortunate they stepped up to help us all. And, of course, we continue to be blessed by all the rest, who, in a weak moment, signed up once again to serve the yacht club: Vice Commodore Jim Ghinazzi, Secretary Julie Duncan, Trustee Jerry Hancock, Membership Chair Gayl Beller, Web Wench Judy Welker, and Newsline editor Shanley Lett. Even with my flawed memory, I remember 2012 was indeed a great yachting year. Besides the fun cruises and events and the interesting and entertaining business meetings, two im­
portant aspects stand out to me. One, our membership contin­
ued robust growth. And, two, hosts played a major role in the success of cruises, events and meetings. My belief is our membership growth is a product of the heightened energy of our little yacht club. The spark of this energy is our Member­
ship Chair Gayl Beller. But there is also increased energy by all members, through increased event attendance, hosting and recruiting. Keep it up! One of the challenges of growth is dealing with the increased attendance at events, cruises and meetings. We sometimes have to deal with a little crowing but I would much rather deal with issues like that than to deal with problems associat­
ed with a shrinking organization. Continued on page 3 JANUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Islander Resort
January 16, 2013 6:00 pm—No host social hour
7:00 pm — Potluck Dinner and Program
Bring a main dish, salad, side dish or dessert to share and your own plates, utensils, etc. Coffee will be provided. Other beverages can be purchased in the Islander Lounge. PROGRAM: STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION (Watch for email details to follow). Questions? Contact your hosts
Diana and Jerry Hancock 468-3871
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I just saw this interesting quote in Yachting Magazine attributed to John F. Kennedy: “It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have, in our veins, the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the
ocean, and, therefore we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean.”
That sounds about right for most of us. The first boating experience I can remember as a very little kid, was
just sitting in one of a string of rental wooden rowboats tied up at the East Greenlake dock. There was something about just being in a boat on the water. Today I’m still a little boy in many foolish ways, and I still enjoy
just sitting in a boat. True to the little boy spirit, I think I had a recent later-life crisis...I suggested to Audrey
we buy a new boat...She agreed! And now we have an Ocean Sport 30. Seems like we have a trend going, as
I know of at least four other “new” boats that will be cruising with the yacht club this year. Be careful, yachties, you may catch the bug as well.
And finally, remember those two important words for our yacht club in 2013 ...LET’S GO!
Duane
DUES ARE NOW PAST DUE !
Lopez Island Yacht Club dues—the lowest of
any yacht club in the area at $40 per year—are
due each year on or before January 1st. If you
haven’t yet sent in your renewal form and
check, now is the time.
Over a third of our members live just part time
on Lopez, so a dues paying “grace period” is
noted in the club by-laws.
But members who have not paid their dues by
March 31 of any calendar year will be considered “Not in Good Standing.” Such members
will not be eligible to participate in LIYC activities, and will be required to pay 50% of the
current initiation fee plus the yearly dues to
be restored as a member “in good standing”.
If you have new information to be included in
the membership roster for 2013, complete the
dues renewal form included with the December newsletter or print one from the yacht club
web site.
Questions? Call Sam Beller, 468-2977
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS…..
Lots of opportuni!es new and old for
par!cipa!ng in 2013...volunteer to
be the July 4th Parade Float Coordinator... support the new 2013 sailboat racing program (an exci!ng new
venture for LIYC)...host a mee!ng
(which basically means decora!ng
the tables and gree!ng members as
they arrive). LIYC already has a large
supply of decora!ons for you to use
and there is also a budget for such
expenses if you’d like to do something different. And, we’ll be ge#ng
your opinions of possible LIYC monorammed gear for your wearing pleasure at the January mee!ng. Don’t
miss it.
THE 2012 COMMODORE’S HOLIDAY PARTY drew a roomful of revelers (and a few surprises). Second grade carolers from the Lopez Elementary School got the par=ers in the holiday spirit, then when the “Let It Snow” song played, “Frosty the Snowman” created a snowy winter wonderland. Ivan Brown and Jane Albrecht Dick and Barbara Reiswig Mary Lou Hestad, Linda Zerbst, George Hestad >> Jim LeP and Judy Welker brave the indoor snow storm for a turn around the dance floor. (Below right) Commodore Diana Hancock passes the hat to newly elect‐
ed 2013 Com‐
modore Duane Bor‐
dvick. Paul and Mary Gauthier Bill and Migael Scherer A NEW LIYC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION has been re‐
ceived from Richard and Karen Carlson, who divide their 8me be‐
tween homes in College Sta8on, Texas, and on Ferry Road on Lopez. Many of you had a chance to meet and greet the Carlsons at the De‐
cember Commodore’s Holiday Party. (Hope we didn’t scare them off.) They plan to be spending more 8me on Lopez in the near future. Please welcome them at the next yacht club event. IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN….
Science may eventually conquer seasickness, but until then you’ll have to avoid it or endure it. Knowing
what causes seasickness—sensory conflict—you can take simple steps to minimize the chances of being af­
flicted, regardless of the boat’s size. Here is some advice:
Will I become seasick? Studies show that if you are healthy there is about a 90% chance you can become
seasick if conditions are right and you haven’t take steps to prevent it. Sailors even have a saying, “If you’ve
never been seasick, you just haven’t sailed enough.” Individuals’ susceptiblility can be broken down into
two areas:
Receptivity: Your sensitivity to the changed motions at sea. If it’s high, even small motions could
overcome you quickly. Recent studies show no difference between men and women.
Adaptability: How quickly you adapt, ie getting your sea legs. The faster, the better.
What medicines can I take to prevent seasickness? There is effective medication available, both pre­
scription and over­the­counter. Unfortunately, no single drug works well for everyone. Try some non­
prescription drugs, like Dramamine, Bonine, or Marezine. If these don’t do the trick, see your physician.
Many people have good luck with Transderm­Scop, small patches worn behind the ears. All take some time
to get into your system, so if you take them when you start feeling queasy, it’s too late.
What can I eat or drink to prevent seasickness? There is no scientific evidence that consuming one
thing or another makes any difference, but stay away from alcoholic beverages.
Where on the ship am I least likely to get seasick? On any kind of vessel, find a dry, safe spot with
plenty of fresh air and a clear view of the horizon. A boat’s motion are least pronounced at its center, so
avoid the extreme bow or stern, and stay away from the rail.
What shipboard activities help prevent seasickness? Lying down may make you feel better temporarily,
but it doesn’t do much to help you adapt. The more you move around, the sooner you’ll become accus­
tomed to the boat’s motions. Don’t do anything that requires a close, visual focus, like reading. If you
must, take frequent breaks. Be sure you have a broad view of the waves and the horizon, and try to antici­
pate the vessel’s motions.
Where should I go to be seasick? “The rail” is the popular answer but usually not the right one. It’s safer
to use the head, especially in rough water. If you must use the rail on a cruise ship, be sure the one you
find overlooks the ocean, NOT the ship’s swimming pool one level down.
From Heave Ho, My Little Green Book of Seasickness by Charles Mazel
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