Call to order and announce that Commodore Champion is in Florida ( The Scribe sez probably captured by Barren River lake pirates or something)
Recognize past Commodores:
Doug Roberts, Ronny Hendricks, Gary Reimer,
Barry Sanders, Herb Siewert and Lee Huddleston
Thanks to Faye Stinnet for cooking (marinated chicken with marinated peppers and onions with pasta) this month and Ronny for the country ham last month. Tim Hayes is signed up for June, We need volunteers for July, August and September. Please contact Alan Cannon or sign up on the sheet at the club.
Committee Reports:
Purser: Barry Sanders – the usual, bills are paid with money in the bank. Barry also mentioned that we have swapped Burgees with Boat US and one of our Burgees is hanging in their headquarters.
Race Committee: Doug Roberts – discussion of keeping the existing race schedule met with some resistance with the high water, but there were no changes except the Huddleston will be one day this year.
Yardmaster: Gary Reimer is looking at modifying swing arms for the ability to use dock and avoid moving it during high water, may schedule a work party during high water to paint the head, Please stay off of the dock until water is below the swing arms.
Scribe: Gary Guss: SLACKER – no report – some fishy excuse about daughters graduate school graduation.
Our big project for the year will be to replace the pavilion structure this winter, plans and drawings to come later. Met with significant discussion (opposition) some question the need for the replacement and are concerned about losing the rustic nature of the pavilion. Herb mentioned that some of our members have joined simply because of the rustic nature of the pavilion?????????
Artistic rendering of "New" Old Pavilion
A mention that the beer and drinks in the shed are primarily for club functions but are available to the membership at other times if you are in need of a cold drink. We ask that you donate drinks to replace what you drink.
Considering a voluntary “slip fee” for overnight dockage to offset increased operating costs, corps fees, and dock modifications to accommodate high water. Ask for suggestions for an appropriate daily rate. Another unpopular topic. It was mentioned that most of the people that use the dock are the people that show up at work parties and run sailing schools etc. There was mention that we should consider a dues structure that was higher where you could “work off” some of the dues by participating in work parties if we need to raise additional money. I explained that it was more equitable for those that use the dock to help pay for it and keep it maintained and that it was considered as a voluntary action.
Have a vote for the best “Monkeys Fist” and award the prize. Max won the prize (a bunch of bananas) New knot for the month of June is the bowline, which is the knot I use most other than a cleat hitch. Makes a good secure loop at the end of a line and is easy to untie if it is not under a load.
Upcoming events:
5/21 9:30-11:30 Sailing class and at noon need boats to sail – Racing Rules by Rob Wyatt -Members Refresher
5/28 Huddleston Cup (one Day)
6/10 Next Monthly meeting
6/11 Jolly Roger long distance race
6/18 Summer Sailstice – raft up or movie night
Lee Huddleston mentioned that he had offered his vehicle to the executive board and had offered some suggestions to avoid the liability concerns. If the club does not want to accept his donation, he indicated that he would sell the vehicle and wondered if a consortium of members would like to jointly purchase it.
The Kafers mentioned that they were staying in the Coconut Grove Yacht Club in Key Biscayne and that POYC did not have reciprocal privileges with them. There was discussion as to whether we could accomplish a wider network of reciprocal privileges with other yacht clubs.
Any more business……….motion to adjourn
Alan Cannon – Vice Commodore
Introduction to Racing Rules Class – Saturday 5/21
Understanding the rules of Sailboat Racing will increase your enjoyment of the sport. The most basic rules of Sailboat Racing are similar to the boating “rules of the road” that govern navigation and how boats interact when meeting each other. Understanding these right of way rules will greatly reduce the risk that you might injure yourself or damage your boat while participating in a race as well as improve your general sailing knowledge.
Four main right of way rules: [Part 2, Section A]
1. Boats on a port tack shall give way to boats on starboard tack (Rule 10).
2. When boats are on the same tack and overlapped, the boat to windward (the boat closest to the wind) shall keep clear of a leeward boat (Rule 11).
3. When boats are on the same tack and not overlapped, the boat that is astern shall keep clear of the boat ahead. (Rule 12).
4. When a boat is tacking (changing tack) it shall keep clear of boats that are not tacking Rule 13
Four rules with general limitations: [Part 2, Section B]
1. Even if you have right-of-way, it is your duty to avoid a collision, once it becomes apparent that the other boat is not giving way (Rule 14).
2. If you acquire right of way, you must initially give the other boat room to keep clear, unless you get right of way because of the other boat’s actions. [Rule 15]
3. A boat that changes course, even if it has the right-of-way, shall do so in a manner that gives the burdened boat a chance to “keep clear” and give way (Rule 16).
4. If you catch up with another boat and you want to pass it to leeward, you may not sail above you proper course i.e. you shall not luff higher than you would have done if that boat wasn’t there [Rule 17]
Rob will again conduct an introduction to racing rules class on Saturday, May 21st. This was a great session last year and really helped many of those new to racing sailboats get a basic understanding of the rules. It is also a good refresher for those of who have raced before, but have a question about the rules. Come on out to the club on Saturday morning (10 AM).
Don’t be scared ’cause its Friday the 13th… Potluck is 6PM at the lake, Faye Stinnet is cooking and please bring a dish to share. Monkey Fist knot is the knot of the month. The best knot will win an awesome prize or something from the Commodore.
The April meeting was held at the lake on April 8th at 6:30 pm.
The Commodore opened the meeting with a salute to past commodores, with Barry Sanders, Ronny Hendricks, Herb Siewert and Doug Roberts all present.
A discussion was held regarding getting Plank Park ready for the Blessing of the Fleet on April 30th. Commodore Champion and Capt. Max Vinson will work on the stained glass; Linda Guss will attempt to make some new commodore bricks for the yard,
Capt. Doug Roberts and Teresa will provide finger foods for this event and Capt. Gary Guss will work on the program. We have Father Michael from the Episcopalian church coming to give the blessing.
Purser Sanders reports that the bills are paid and money is in the bank. Three quarters of the dues have been paid so far and the rest are expected to come in soon.
Capt. Roberts is in need of helpers for the Committee boat for the Huddleston Regatta which will be held on May 28th and 29th, we will train you, no experience is necessary, just a keen eye and attention to detail. A strong back to pull up the anchors is helpful.
The Executive Committee will meet in 2-3 weeks to view the plans for the proposed Pavilion rebuild, and discuss dues structures etc. It looks like it will cost about $2500 for the initial build of the pavilion, but we are in the early stages of planning. Ronny Hendricks reported that Phil Sansom donated a large concrete countertop with a sink, this will be nice if we can build an outdoor kitchen as planned. This work is planned to begin in November of 2011.
Purser Sanders will purchase flags for those officers who need them.
The Knot of the Month for May is the Monkey’s Fist, the most elaborate Monkey’s Fist will win the prize and the prize will be determined by the Commodore. This months winner was Capt. Doug Roberts who received a wonderful colorful rubber band ball for his tying prowess on the Jug knot.
Sailing School – We need people to sign up for these classes, we have only one person thus far. If you know of anyone with an interest in Sailing, please make mention of this class. These classes will be held at the Lake each Saturday starting April 30th and through May, from 9:30 – 11:30 am with a sailing portion on the lake at 12:30. Cost is $45 each/ $75 for a couple. Capts. Bill Miller and Rob Wyatt will teach the classes. This is a great opportunity to learn sailing and get acquainted with our club.
Randy Wheeler and Max Vinson were the first club members on the water this year. The lake is at Summer pool and the ramp and docks are ready.
We enjoyed a fine meal of country ham prepared by Capt. Hendricks – Thanks Ronny !
Next months meeting will be May 13th with a potluck at 6pm, Faye Stinnet will be preparing the main course, please bring a side to share.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19pm.
Gary Guss – Scribe
The April Meeting is Friday April 8th at the Lake.Ronny Hendricks is cooking and the Knot of the Month is the Jug Handle knot. Please join us and bring a dish to share. Cocktails and Dinner at 6:o0 pm with meeting to follow.
The meeting was held at 6:30PM on March 11th at the club grounds.
Commodore Debbie cooked white chicken chili which was enjoyed by all the mates.
Purser Barry Sanders commented that Board members should fly their flags at club events and meetings, a discussion of who had and needed flags ensued.
We discussed the need to rehab our Plank park and Max Vinson, Debbie Champion and Linda Guss all expressed interest in rehabbing the stained glass. The need to explain who is listed on the bricks in the park and their history was talked about. Captain Lee Huddleston will get a sign made and posted in the clubhouse to accomplish this. Commodore bricks are needed for the past several years. Past commodores can buy these for $25 each.
Our Purser – Barry Sanders reported that we have cash and the bills have been paid ( hope he doesn’t mean Bill Miller and Bill Champion ). Next year our bill from the Corp of Engineers is $1250 /year or $6250 for the next 5 years.
The knot of the month is the Jug Sling Knot. This knot was used on dhows in ancient times and also to provide a handle to enable hauling multiple amphorae at a time. Max Vinson is our go-to person for this knot (and most knots ). Ask Max who has a great knowledge of these matters and can tie this knot three different ways.
Sailing School at the Club – starts on April 30th and runs every Saturday from 9:30-11:30 through Saturday May 21st. The fee is $45 for each person and $75 for two people. Each Saturday at 12 noon there will be a sailing portion of the class, we need skippers and boats to sail with the new students and explain our sport. Classes will be held rain or shine.
Capt. Max Vinson needs to have some crew to help him with his boat. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from the master and will let Max sail more often. If you are interested and would like to sign up for weekends when Max is available, please contact Debbie Champion. If you have any experience in setting up a web based calendar scheduling system please contact your Scribe Gary Guss. We would like to be able to set something like this up on our website and match up skippers and crews. This will give us all a chance to sail more often and learn the differences between boats.
We just had the Spring Work Party on March 18th. Attendance was great and we got a lot accomplished. Thanks to all who attended and worked. Please see Yardmaster Reimer if you can help with some of the items left unfinished.
The Blessing of the Fleet will be held on April 30th at 11:30 am. Father Michael from Christ Episcopal will be presiding at the ceremony.
The next monthly meeting will be April 8th at 6:30pm for potluck at the lake. The Kerstings will be cooking “Shashlik”, the Ukrainian National Summer Entrée’. Here in Kentucky we call it BBQ.
WORK PARTY LIST
SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2011
1) DOCK EXTENSIONS
2) INSTALL FLOOD LIGHTS
3) POWER SPRAY INSIDE HEAD
4) PAINT INSIDE HEAD
5) DRINK BEER
6) CLEAN/ORGANIZE SHED
7) REORGANIZE SHELTER LOFT
8) CUT & TRIM GRASS AROUND BOATS
9) RE-ARRANGE DINGY ROW
10) POLICE YARD
11) PAINT GATES
12) CLEAN HEAD AND SHED ROOFS
13) CLEAR RAMP
14) CUT BACK DECORATIVE GRASS
15) CLEAN AND COVER CLUB BOATS
16) REMOVEOLD TIES FROM LAKE PATH
17) REPLACE TIES ON PATH TO UPPER LOT
18) CLEAN MAYFIELD PARK
Yo, shiver me timbers … we meet at 6pm for potluck, meeting is at 7pm. Please bring a dish. Remember to be able to tie your Midshipmans hitch.
Picture by Alan Cannon
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