September - Lopez Island Yacht Club

september 2014
Happenings
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September Board Meeting
Wednesday, Sept 3
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Cruise to Prevost Harbor &
Spam Carving Contest
September 6-7
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September General
Membership Meeting
Wednesday, Sept 17
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Cruise to Genoa Bay
September 19-21
Commodore
Jim Ghinazzi
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Vice Commodore
Doug Cram
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Rear Commodore
Lane Langford
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Secretary, Julie Duncan
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Treasurer, Sam Beller
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Trustees
Diana Hancock
Duane Bordvick
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Membership Chair
Gayl Beller
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Web Wench
Judy Welker
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Reciprocal Chair
Dave Welker
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Sailing Chair
Russ Johnson
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“Newsline” Editor
Shanley Lett
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COMMODORE’ S CORNER
Ahoy! What a great summer! All of this year’s cruises have
been great. A big thanks to Lane Langford for all his work
arranging them. For me, it was especially true for the cruise
on August 15th to Port Browning. There were a couple of
reasons for this. This was where, last year, I tried to blow
myself up and, of course, the Port Browning staff
remembered that.
Then on the way home, the winds were calm, the temperature
warm, and the water was like glass. I was riding along
listening to music and generally enjoying the day, when
between Stuart and Waldron Islands, I caught something out
of the corner of my eye. On the port side, slightly behind me
and maybe 100 yards away, I caught sight of a breaching
20—25’ Cuvier’s Beaked Whale. Cuvier’s are not unknown
in these waters, but not seen that often either. I stopped the
boat, grabbed my camera, and was able to get a few photos of
it jumping
and generally having
a good
time. I
think this
photo is
the best.
Up until
now, I had never been part of any sailing event. I volunteered
to help out on the Committee Boat for the annual “Lopez
Cup” sail event on August 23rd. I thoroughly enjoyed the
day and had a great time. Along with Judy Welker, Jim
McBain and Curt Bonelli (thanks to Curt for the use of his
boat), we validated the good start of each boat and recorded
their finish time. There were 15 boats participating in the
race. The cup winner, for the second year in a row, was Mike
Kaminskas with Nancy Crowell sailing Breathless Mahoney.
Thanks to all participants and to Russ Johnson for organizing
the event.
Continued on page 3
CRUISE TO PREVOST HARBOR and SPAM CARVING CONTEST
Saturday, September 6—Sunday, September 7
Plan to arrive at the dock in Prevost Harbor before 1:00 pm on Saturday (or come the night before).
2:00 pm Start of Spam carving season
3:00 pm
Spam Carving season ends
3:15 pm
Judging and awards
3:30 pm
Gloating or sulking about contest winners, prizes, etc
4:00 pm
Get over it! It’s just a Spam carving contest, for Pete’s sake. And socialize,
“splice the main brace”, ie Happy Hour. Dinner is on your own, or potluck, whatever
Sunday On your own to get home or extend your cruise.
If you plan to compete, please email Gary Zerbst at zeman@rockisland.com
SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday, September 17, Islander, 6:00 pm
George and Stepper LeBoutillier will present
Cruising the Intercoastal Waterway
7:00 pm Potluck Dinner—Bring a main dish, side, salad or dessert to
share and your own plates, utensils, etc. Coffee and tea provided. Other beverages available in the Islander Tiki Lounge.
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CRUISE TO GENOA BAY
September 19-21, 2014
Friday: 6:00—Potluck dinner under the covered area on the docks.
Saturday: 6:00—Dinner at the Genoa Bay Café
Call 1-800-572-6481 for moorage reservations. Please RSVP to Lane
Langford for dinner reservations >>> langford1@centurylink.net or 360-468-
4581
COMMODORE’S CORNER, continued
We have two remaining boating events this year. First is the “Spam Carving Contest” outing on September 6th
and 7th at Prevost Harbor on Stuart Island. Then our last cruise of the year is to Genoa Bay, B.C on September
19-21. Make your reservations for Genoa Bay now by calling 1-800-572-6481 or 1-250-746-7621. Let’s end
the LIYC boating year with a real flourish. Please plan to attend, and let Lane Langford know.
And don’t forget, it’s almost here, our next General Membership Meeting is on September 17th. This is a potluck dinner, so bring your favorite dish. Don’t forget your own dishes and utensils. We are fortunate to have a
planned presentation by George and Stepper LeBoutillier. Please let Doug Cram know if you can help by hosting the event (360-298-5803). See you at the Islander.
As boaters, we have a built-in way to honor our national flag. Remember to fly your “colors” every time you
are out on your boat. Here is a link to the proper code for flying the ensign and other flags and burgees:
http://www.usps.org/f_stuff/etiquett.html.
NEW MEMBER APPLICATION:
Jim
Tom and Lisa DiGiorgio have
applied for LIYC membership. Says Tom, “We bought a home on Fisherman Bay last year and now plan on making Lopez our full-time home.
We first explored Lopez when Lisa was the Camp Nor’wester food service
manager 30+ years ago. Since then we have spend many summers sailing in the San Juans. We see some type of cruising boat in our future so
we can join in the LIYC adventures!”
Welcome Tom and Lisa !!
3RD LOPEZ CUP IN THE HISTORY BOOK
By Russ Johnson, LIYC Sailing Chair
The third annual Lopez Cup was a record event in terms of entries—6 in Class A and 9 in Class B. There was a strong
flood tide throughout, making for a very tactical race. The Lopez Island side paid off early, but the boats that crossed
over to the San Juan side stayed in light but steady wind
and picked up the reverse current. They were the first
around the weather mark buoy and sailed home on the
flooding current. Mike Kaminskas (last year’s winner) with
Nancy Crowell did an outstanding job and finished first
overall,(sailing Breathless Mahoney, ironically, a boat he
had just purchased from Dave Welker and Russ Johnson.)
Also, doing particularly well was Jeremy Gicker, a late entry
in his Santana 25, who was second overall and first in Class
B by a mile.
Special thanks to Curt Bonelli for supplying (and manning)
the official Committee Boat, also crew Judy Welker , Jim
McBain and Jim Ghinazzi.
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND AT BRENTWOOD BAY
Special Thanks to Jerry and Diana
Curt and Sharon Bonelli
Hancock for hosting such a fun event !!!
Doug and Lisa Cram
New members Jim and Joyce Lincoln
Commodore Jim Ghinazzi shows off his new dinghy
2014’s NORTH
CRUISE’rs stopped
at Mill Bay, Cowichen, Telegraph
Harbour, Montague
and Otter Bay.
<< Sam and Gayl
Beller
Steve Fessler , Jim >
Lett, Cindy Fessler,
Lisa and Doug Cram
<< Cindy
and
Steve celebrated 10 days together on their 26’ boat without killing
each other.
(Below left) Jim Lett, Paul Henriksen, friend Kathy, Christa
Campbell, Dave and Judy Welker, Audrey and Duane Bordvick
with dinner on the dock at Dungeness Marina, Cowichen Bay.
(Below) Jamie Stephens