Menu Choices Grilled Salmon Herb Encrusted SirloinMenu Choices Grilled Salmon Rice, Vegetables &...
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December 2009 Appetizers 6pm Dinner 7pm $20.00 Per Person Catering Provided by Silver Spoon Menu Choices Grilled Salmon Rice, Vegetables & Salad Or Herb Encrusted Sirloin Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Salad Appetizers, Dessert, Beverages & Entertainment
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December 2009
Appetizers 6pm Dinner 7pm
$20.00 Per Person
Catering Provided by Silver Spoon
Menu Choices
Grilled Salmon
Rice, Vegetables & Salad
Or
Herb Encrusted Sirloin
Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Salad
Appetizers, Dessert, Beverages & Entertainment
December 2009 No. 455 2
Ralph “R.G.” Smithson Commodore
The CYC Board voted to increase slip and mooring fees for the usage period beginning on or after January 1, 2010. Slips fees will be $35 per month and moorings $15 per month. The additional revenue will be used specifically for much-needed maintenance on the club's docks and mooring fields.
The increased fees will be reflected on the No-vember 2009 billing since those bills are for us-age periods beginning on or after January 1, 2010. As per club policy, slip and mooring fees are billed in advance.
The CYC membership will once again have the option to either pay 2010 dues/fees in full by December 31, 2009, or on an installment plan. All dues, slip fees, other fees and applicable taxes will be billed in one statement. State-ments will be mailed in November or Decem-ber 2009 and are due, in full, by December 31, 2009, unless you opt for the installment plan described below.
Fines for missed race committee duty or work hours will not be billed in December and ARE NOT part of the installment plan. Fines will be billed separately after the first of the year.
Note: The envelope's postmark date will be the criteria by which timely payment is judged. The Treasurer will check the club mailbox on Janu-ary 1, 2010, and payments in the box at that time will be considered timely paid.
Option I
Members may pay their bill in full by December 31, 2009 (postmarked) and incur no late fees. Per club policy, if no payment is made by De-cember 31, 2009 (postmarked) a 5% late fee is added to the bill. If no payment is made by January 31, 2010 (postmarked) an additional 10% is added.
Option II
To utilize the installment option, 50% of the billed dues, fees and taxes must be paid by De-cember 31, 2009 (postmarked) with the remain-der paid by March 31, 2010 (postmarked). If the balance of fees are not paid by March 31, 2010 (postmarked), a 5% late fee will be added to the remaining balance. If no payment is made by April 30, 2010 (postmarked) an addi-tional 10% late fee will be added to the balance.
LATE FEES
Paying at least half your bill by December 31, 2009 will buy you up to three (3) months to pay the balance of your ‘10 bill. In this scenario no late fees will kick in until April 1, 2010.
Failure to pay at least half your bill by Decem-ber 31, 2009, however, will make you liable for the usual late fee of 5% beginning January 1, 2010 followed by an additional 10% on any bal-ance remaining February 1, 2010.
HARDSHIP CIRCUMSTANCES
Questions should be directed to Club Treasurer Ellen Oblow 300-4322 or [email protected].
December 2009 No. 455 3
Any member with an unusual situation or hard-ship is encouraged to contact the Club Treas-urer prior to the dates when late payment pen-alties kick in. The Board is willing to consider, on a case-by-case basis, payment plans for members in unusual circumstances.
Following a report from the Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Bill Wickman, a new slate of officers was swept into office by accli-mation at the 2009 Annual Meeting. The 2010 Board will take office on January 1st.
2010 Slate of Office rs Commodore ~ Eric Nicholls
First Vice Commodore ~ Brad Russell
Second Vice Commodore ~ Jeffrey Proulx
Rear Commodore ~ Ross Ramsey
Secretary ~ Sandra Ford-Johnson
Treasurer ~ Ellen Oblow
Assistant Treasurer ~ Tom Dorsey
Member At-Large, Education ~ Ann Zimmerman
Member At-Large, Social ~ Pam Bradshaw
Thanks to Bill and committee members Rebecca Bryant, and Jerry de Laurentis for securing a top-
notch board for next year.
CYC past member Jesse Tremaine passed away on Oct, 3, 2009 after a motorcy-cle accident on August, 13, 2009.
Jesse learned to sail at his grandparent’s home in Shelter Island, NY at an early age. During his membership at CYC he sailed a Lightning for a few years then sailed with current members Tom Hudson on his Thistle and with Dany Kopp on his S2 7.9
Jesse was a fine sailor who also sailed a Tornado Catamaran for a run at the Olympics.
December 2009 No. 455 4
I will be stepping into the shoes of Social Chair beginning in Janu-
ary. Needless to say, Ann Zimmerman leaves some pretty big
shoes to fill. She has done a tremendous job these past two years
and anyone who has attended or worked at a social event knows
what I’m talking about. She is committed, tireless and FUN!!
What we often don’t see is all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into
planning, organizing and pulling off these events, thanks to many help-
ing hands.
Several loyal members have willingly volunteered to chair some of the events, but we need several
more, plus worker bees to assist. Helping on social committees is a great way to fulfill work hours
and to get to know other club members. So please call or email to tell me you are willing and able to
help. And the next time you see Ann, tell her thanks for her dedicated service as she steps from So-
cial Chair into Education Chair.
Happy Holidays!!
C: 865-591-3281
H: 865-966-5940
The CYC Library, located in the lobby of the clubhouse, is open every Sunday from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Items may be checked out for two weeks. To return library items when the library is not open, place the items in the book return box on the table near the phone.
Copies of the current and past Practical Sailor magazines are available in a 3-ring binder to the left of the fireplace. They are on the open shelving and are available
to read 24/7. Original issues are only available during library hours. The No-vember issue features topside paints, v-bottom inflatable's, men’s foul weather gear, wind instruments, and marine wood stoves.
Earn one work hour for each library duty worked. Interested in volunteering for library duty? Contact Steve Litherland.
December 2009 Schedule:
December 6th: Barnes December 27th: Christmas Weekend-Closed
December 13th: Schonagen January 3rd: Schonagen
December 20th: Schonagen
Rear Commodore [email protected]
December 2009 No. 455 5
These are the major facility projects completed in 2009:
Installed new security fence on West end of property
Cleared brush at West end for addi-tional trailer storage
LCUB installed 5 - 400 watt security lights
Removed 10 dead trees and cleared the East trailer area for additional space.
Rebuilt the summer slips and installed several new pylons.
Removed old pylons and ramp from water that was in front of the club house.
Installed rip-rap at the dinghy launch ramp.
Replaced siding on the boat house and dredged the bottom for boat clearance.
Installed new roof on Jack’s Shack.
Replaced the railway system due to deterioration, major repairs to the rail-way car and rebuilt the motor shed.
Added crushed stone to the driveway.
Extended the west launch ramp by 20 feet.
Painted the exterior of the club house.
Replaced the main water line that sup-plies our property.
Installed new security system for en-trance to the club property and added wireless internet access for the club house and patio.
These projects plus a multitude of smaller but no less important ones could not have been completed if not for the help of volunteers who gave their time, effort and energy. Thanks for your support and assistance this past year. I’m sure you’ll extend the same cooperation and support to my successor, Ross Ramsey in 2010.
CYC now has wireless internet access! Those that want access the password or WEP ID is: CYCSAILING (all caps and no
spaces). If you have problems accessing the internet, give me a call and I’ll do what I can to help, but I will not troubleshoot your com-puter for problems.
As we go into a new year I will share my views of what will happen concerning the facilities and grounds. For now the only
guarantee is there will be food at the work parties. Of course I'm open to any issues,
problems, and suggestions you may have.
Have a Happy Holiday Season and let’s have a great 2010 at CYC!
Rear Commodore Elect 406-3091 or [email protected]
December 2009 No. 455 6
Skipper Keaton
Noon and his
crew, Luke
S c h w a r z e n -
traub. did not
win first place in
their division at
the October 24th
Charleston re-
gatta, but they
proved them-
selves the rescue
champs of the
day. During the
B-division’s second rotation the PRO aban-
doned racing in the face of four-foot seas
and steady 25 mph winds. It was in that last
race of the day that the young Farragut team
showed their metal.
Keaton and Luke saw the boat ahead sustain
a really hard involuntary jibe and subse-
quent capsize. Keaton turned their boat into
the wind, swam to the injured skipper, and
with Luke’s help pulled a bleeding sailor
into their boat. Luke then took to the water,
righted and bailed the turtled boat, and with
a shaken crew aboard followed Keaton back
to the change dock.
Farragut sailors
Amy Benefield
and Annie
Peretz admin-
istered first aid
to the injured
sailor, called
his parents, and
worried for
Keaton and
Luke, who had
returned to the
fray to finish
their race. Re-
gatta authorities expressed thanks to the Far-
ragut team, and the racing judge awarded
redress to Keaton and Luke for their valor
and skill. They finished sixth out of fifteen
in their division. Quite a day for two ninth-
graders sailing in only their second regatta.
Way to go Keaton and Luke! And con-
gratulations to CYC parents Missy, Chuck,
Jodie, and Eric for giving us two out-
standing young sailors.
December 2009 No. 455 7
[October 31 & November 1, 2009]
While this year’s Harvest Moon Regatta, sponsored by Horizon Yacht Club, started with rather
dubious weather on Saturday morning, the day was not a total loss. With one race completed
on Saturday, and two on Sunday, the Regatta ended in a competitive three race series, with
Concord Yacht Club taking 4 of the 6 top trophy positions.
In “Class A - Spinnaker Division,” Johnny Ballatin, with crew Kurt Finnie, John Tyner and Tom
Dorsey, sailed the B-25, “B-Happy,” to a First Place Finish. Todd Weir, and crew John Lin-
dahl, sailed his Santana 20 to capture Second Place Honors, in “Class A”. Dick Jones, of HYC,
took Third Place, with his J-30, Jeanne.
In “Class B – Non Spinnaker Division,” Jamie Northcutt, with her crew of Jeff Proulx, and Tom
Hogan, sailed, her Cal 28, “Hot Flash,” to win Second Place Honors. “She’s a Screamer,’ a Cata-
lina 22 sailed by Kathy Cheek-Hutson, with Dwight Guinn and Barbara Simpson as crew,
came screaming in to capture Third Place Honors. HYC’s John Gaston, sailing his J-33, “Little
Wing,” was the overall winner of “Class B.”
In “Class C – Cruiser Division,” CYC was somewhat at a disadvantage, with no participants
sailing in “Class C.” Maybe next year!
While CYC sailors and boats made a great showing in the Harvest Moon Regatta, the annual
HYC / CYC Challenge Cup Trophy sadly returned to Horizon Yacht Club. Well after all, it
was Halloween. Can you say “Trick or Treat!”
December 2009 No. 455 8
Interim Secretary
Next Board Meeting will be Tuesday, December 8th
Scott Harestad
Sailboat: Melges McScow 16
Interest: Racing.
Yacht Club Affiliations: Spring Lake Yacht Club, MI & Lake Lanier
Sailing Club
Ken Stephens
Sailboat: Seafarer 23
Interest: Day Sailing
Sailing Experience: Never sailed, rigged boats in the 80’s.
Greg & Kate Little - Inactive
Current Membership - 214
Active - 194 Honorary - 11 Student - 9 Inactive - 25
Membership Openings - 36
Board Meeting Minutes are in the Clubhouse Library.
Mike & Helen Agee Mike & Mary Lindahl
December 2009 No. 455 9
BOARD MEMBERS Commodore
Ralph “RG” Smithson [email protected]
1st Vice Commodore Eric Nicholls
2nd Vice Commodore Tom Hogan
Rear Commodore Jerry deLaurentis
Secretary Bonnie McCormick
Treasurer Ellen Oblow
Assistant Treasurer Bill Wickman
Education, Member at Large
Neil Quigley [email protected]
Social, Member at Large
Ann Zimmerman [email protected]
CONTACTS Luff Letter
Sandra Ford-Johnson 531-3707 or 599-0751 [email protected]
Clubhouse Reservation
Elaine Proctor 671-8408
Harbormaster Lift/Marine Railway Scheduling
Sandra Ford-Johnson 531-3707 or 599-0751 [email protected]
Phone Committee
Sandra Ford-Johnson 531-3707 or 599-0751
www.concordyachtclub.org
Laser $800
Sail All Parts No Trailer
Contact: Elsbeth Freeman [email protected]
Hunter 28.5’ $12,900
Yanmar Diesel
Wheel
Roller Furling
Bimini
Marine Head
Wind Speed/Dir & Depth
VHF
Stereo
2 sinks
Press water, etc.
Boat is currently on West Dock, Slip #21 @ CYC
Contact: Tom Jawor (865) 406-7989 or [email protected]
Aboard wooden sailing ships, the devil was the name given to the seam formed at the juncture where the covering board
that capped the ship’s sides met the deck planking. The same was particu-larly difficult to caulk because of its length, because there was so little space in which to perform the awkward task, and because there was so little standing between the devil and the sea. (The caulking was sealed by pouring hot pitch into the seam--a process known as “paying.”) Although aboard ship the complete expression was “There’ll be the devil to pay and only a half bucket of pitch,” being between the devil and the deep blue sea literally means being on the narrow plank (the covering board) with little room to maneuver. This colorful expression now means being caught in a tight spot with few options.
In coming ashore, both expressions lost their original meanings as landlub-bers assumed that the devil was Satan. Thus, “the devil to pay” has evolved to mean “to catch hell,” and “between the devil and the deep blue sea” means “no good option.” Helping to keep these colorful devils alive today is Ella Fitzgerald’s rendition of a hopeless love-hate relation-ship in Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler’s classic song “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.”
