June/July 2011Volume 31, Issue 5

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Commodore’s CornerIt’s been a challenging spring, to say the least. It’s late May and by this time, the marina should be nearly full of boats. We should be enjoying the fresh breezes and warm sunshine of late spring.

This is one of my favorite times of year, and yet this year it feels like we have been robbed of nearly 2 months of our prime sailing season. But, we are sailors and we are used to dealing with what Mother Nature gives us. So we have no choice but to carry on, waiting for better days ahead, and taking advantage of whatever breaks the current weather provides us.

Although the weather has restricted our sailing time and perhaps dampened our enthusiasm (temporarily), our sailing season is underway. The Spring Wednesday Night series is past the halfway point. The May Cup was a big success with several out-of-town boats participating in the Catalina 22 Region 4 Championship. The party on Saturday night gave our “American Idol wannabes” a chance to take the microphone. A good time was had by all! Thanks to

Christy Davis for organizing the party and to Richard and Kitty Brown for providing the karaoke equipment. Learn to Sail classes have begun! As always, we are so appreciative of the excellent program run by Tom Wehrung and his volunteer instructors. Year after year, this is one of our most successful programs and the best recruiting tool for growing club membership.

Our social calendar kicks into high gear in the coming months. Shannon can always use volunteers so please let her know if you are able to help out with any events. Here are some of the highlights over the next 2 months: June HighlightsJune 2 – Columbus Sail and Power squadron meeting and dinner. All ACSA members invited, RSVP required.June 11 – Weekend ‘Staycation’ at ACSA marinaJune 18 – Women’s Regatta Part 1, and Graduation PartyJune 19 – XX/XY Regatta, Part 1June 20 – Ladies’ Sail

July HighlightsJuly 4th weekend - Fireworks raft-offJuly 16 – Rock at the Docks/Staycation/I-LYA FundraiserJuly 18 – Ladies’ SailJuly 23 - Mardi Gras Party

Our next General Meeting will be on Monday, June 6th at the Pavilion.

See you on the water!Jim KleinCommodore

ACSA TrusteesSenior Trustee Gordon FowlerJunior Trustee Kathy YounkerFreshman Trustee John Mason

trustee@alumcreeksailing.com

ACSA Executive CommitteeCommodore Jim Klein

commodore@alumcreeksailing.com 740-815-5196

Vice Commodore (racing) Brent O’Keeffevicecommodore@alumcreeksailing.com 419-253-5119

Rear Commodore (facilities) Mike Grayrearcommodore@alumcreeksailing.com 614-989-4286

Secretary Allison Foremansecretary@alumcreeksailing.com 614-785-0771

Treasurer Vickie Fantozzitreasurer@alumcreeksailing.com 440-554-8480

Past Commodore Bob Sheppardpastcommodore@alumcreeksailing.com 740-852-2802

Monohull Fleet Captain Neal Heisercruiser@alumcreeksailing.com 614-793-1458

Multihull Fleet Captain Joe McHenrycatamaran@alumcreeksailing.com

ACSA Committee ChairpersonsProgram Chair OPEN

programs@alumcreeksailing.com

Social Chair Shannon Fishersocial@alumcreeksailing.com 614-619-9056

Membership Eileen Kolmanmembership@alumcreeksailing.com 614-895-2445

Volunteer Coordinator Bernie Marshall614-266-1465

Marketing Chair OPENmarketing@alumcreeksailing.com

PHRF Chair John BeckPHRFhandicap@alumcreeksailing.com 440-554-8480

I-LYA Representative Bob Sheppard740-852-2802

Historian Debbie Deanhistorian@alumcreeksailing.com 740-363-0828

Newsletter Editor Carin Martinnewsletter@alumcreeksailing.com 614-204-0649

Arbitration Sharla O’Keefe419-768-1231

Risk Management Rose-Marie McCormick740-657-3115

Adult Learn-to-Sail Program Chair Tom Wehrunglearntosail@alumcreeksailing.com 614-844-6638

Youth Learn-to-Sail Program Chair Bill Little614-901-8492

Webmaster Brian Rosswebmaster@alumcreeksailing.com 614-839-3686

All Executive Committee MembersExecCommittee@alumcreeksailing.com

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REMINDER This issue is a 2 month issue (June and July). Keeping this in mind, don’t forget to send any information, pictures, updates, etc, as these months go by, so we don’t miss out on these updates. The deadline for the next issue is July 15th.

* Monthly calendars for months follwogin this month can be found at the bottom of the pages following this page.

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The Navigation StationCruiser University was an amazing Blast!There was no lack of fun things to learn about sailing (especially from my perspective)!

The Set-UpAll classes were held in tents at the edge of the walkway on the inner harbor. There was one main tent for food which also held some classes. The weather was cool and a bit wet but as sailors do, everyone just took it in stride. Classes usually lasted one hour and twenty minutes. Lecturers had to clear out to make room for the next class or students had to get to their next class. This left about four minutes to get a coffee and donut then move on to your next class. We repeated this drill for the rest of the day. Lunch was provided in the main tent so you would run between classes fill a plate and take it to your next class. ( You don’t want to miss anything). We did this for three days. The last class of each day started at 16:45 and lasted until 18:00. At either 16:30 or 18:00 you could hop on a 40-52 ft boat for a demo which lasted 1 ½ hr. If you didn’t want to go to the demo, there was the ‘reception area” which opened at 17:00 each day. WOW! What decision! Hit another class, go for a big boat demo or that rum thing. Then, dinner on your own

with new sailing friends. After that, start all over at 08:00 the next day. I’d call it total emersion.

The InstructorsMost of the instructors have spent at least 5 years at sea or have done numerous offshore passages. Whether it was round the world cruising or frequent hops across the gulf stream to the Bahamas or island hopping in the Caribbean, the knowledge that was passed out was from firsthand experience.

The Attendants60% were sail boaters and 40% with the other kind. The age group was 40 to 75and the 75 year old just bought a 32 ft sail boat and will start his solo around the world sail next spring. Yes at 76 years !! Many of the attendees were couples getting ready to go live the dream somewhere, boat owners who were looking to upgrade for Blue Water cruising, or just there to learn more about the cruising life and what it takes to live it. Some estimates for living the cruising life are from $500 to $5000 per month for a couple. The realistic numbers were a surprise to me. From $1500 on the cheap to $2000 for fairly comfortable. Much less than what I anticipated. That was one of takeaways that was interesting. The ClassesAll were taught by highly experienced professionals who were also very good speakers and all had a hard time hiding their excitement for the water. Each seminar that I attended left me wanting more information but still needing to let my ears and mind rest while still wearing a big smile! This is truly fun stuff !! I thought maybe it was just me, but in talking with others they also found that there was so much information offered in each and every class. We all came out wondering which class was going to be the dud, but there wasn’t one !

The TipsOne of the speakers mentioned “waiting to cast off while life was frittered away,” Pam’s recommendation to that is to HAVE THE PARTY AND LEAVE! Even if you only cast off and go 20 miles. You can adjust on the way. The other word that she wouldn’t use was S--sch---sssche----ssschedule. Cast

Neal Heiser, Monohull Fleet Captain

SEP[1] Adult Learn to Sail [7] Fall Red Cup Series [8] Adult Learn to Sail [11] Adult Learn to Sail [12] General Membership Mtg 7pm @ Gordy’s [14] Fall Red Cup Series [15] Adult Learn to Sail [17] Women’s Regatta (Part 2) [18] XX/XY (Part 2) [18] Adult Learn to Sail [19] Ladies’ Sail [21] Fall Red Cup Series [22] Adult Learn to Sail [25] Adult Learn to Sail [26] Exec. Committee Mtg [28] Fall Red Cup Series [29] Adult Learn to Sail

off, get going, but don’t take chances just to meet a “schedule.” BE SAFE take your time and enjoy. Remove the word schedule from you vocabulary.Then there were other tips like no first aid kit was complete without duct tape for splints, shark bites or prop cuts (it makes sense). Other ideas like keeping the jack lines mounted high so when you fall off you don’t just drag in the water. Attach and store whisker poles on the mast. Also, highly recommended is the new gadget that is the man overboard wrist watch with locator.

Great Websites for sailing tips and cruising

www.PamWall.Com Pam is the cruising outfitter for West Marine in Ft Lauderdale and lives part time in Abbaco.

http://www.carib1500.comCaribbean 1500 from Richmond VA to Tortola BVI 10 days. The idea is that you pay your way to Richmond MAYBE pay the $100 registration and pay your way back from Tortola the skipper/owner usually pays all other expenses.

www.Bermudarace.comhttp://www.baja-haha.com/dates.htmlThere was also a class on 10 places to visit in Chesapeake bay.

The set of seminars and classes was just too full of information and fun that I will have to go back next year to see what I missed. If you want, plan to join me!

Also at the JUNE meeting we will have a fun event similar to last years life ring toss.See you there!

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6. Fleet Captains shall be nominated at the annual nomination meeting for the general membership. Fleet Captains shall be elected by their respective fleets at the annual club elections. There shall be two fleets as follows: Monohulls Multihulls 6.1 Each Fleet Captain shall be a voting member of the Executive Board.PROPOSED AMMENDMENT

6.O ACSA recognizes the autonomy and interests of Monohull and Multihull owners as well as their right to representation within the club. There shall be two fleets: a. Monohull b. Multihull 6.1 Fleet Captains shall be nominated at the annual nomination meeting for the general membership. Fleet captains shall be nominated from and by members of their respective fleets. In order to be nominated, the individual must be a member of that fleet as defined below. 6.2 Ballots shall be prepared in such a way that only members of each individual fleet shall vote for their respective captains.

OCT [2] Adult Learn to Sail [3] General Membership Mtg 7pm @ Gordy’s [5] Fall Red Cup Series [6] Adult Learn to Sail [8-9] Old Fox Regatta/Party [12] Fall Red Cup Series [13-15] Annapolis Boat Show [17] Ladies’ Sail [29] Haul Out Day [30] Haul Out Day (Rain Date) [31] Exec. Committee Mtg

6.3 Membership in a respective fleet will be declared on the membership form. In order to be a member of a particular fleet, the member must own a boat that qualifies for the fleet. Proof of ownership may be requested in the form of a current boat registration. In the event a member has two boats of different types, they may maintain membership in both fleets. However, the two votes per membership shall be maintained. (See Article III section 3.2.3) 6.4 Each Fleet Captain shall be a voting member of the Executive Board.

PROPOSED ADDITION TO ACSA BY-LAWS

Beginning with the fiscal year 2011, a mandatory deposit will be made into an escrow account within the budget of the ACSA Dock Facility. The purpose of this escrow account shall be to insure funds are set aside to pay for any and all financial commitments created through the past sale of bonds and capitol notes.

The amount to be deposited into the escrow account shall be as follows:

$15,300.00 to accrue yearly to pay for future deficits projected in the years 2014, 2017 and 2018 per the payout schedule as defined by the current long term budget.

An amount equal to all capital note principal and interest payables that are due by the end of the current fiscal year. In years where projected net income is negative, the amount to be escrowed shall be reduced by the amount of the projected net loss. All monies shall be deposited into this escrow account by March 31 of each year. This fund shall remain in effect until all financial obligations to investors are met. At that time, upon approval of the General Membership, the fund will be closed and all monies will be re-allocated to the operating account of the dock facility.

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[n7] General Membership Mtg 7pm @ Gordy’s [n12] Work Party [n31] Exec. Committee Mtg [d3] Christmas PartyNOV/DEC

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Your organization is cordially invited to the Columbus Sail & Power Squadron’s Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, June 2, 2011Alum Creek Sail Association Pavilion

Time: 1800-1900 Social time & Auction begins; Dinner 1900; Program 1945Menu: Hoggy’s “Piglet Buffet” - BBQ Pulled Chicken and Pork; Buns, Green Beanswith Bacon and Onions, Garlic Roasted Redskin Potatoes, dessert. Beverages areavailable for purchase at squadron prices. Cost: $15.00Programs:

-Fire Extinguisher Training: The Orange Twp Fire Department will givedemonstrations and teach us how to properly operate your fire extinguisher.Then, try to extinguish a computer generated fire!-Flare Discharging: Bring those expired flares and your gun for a properlysupervised discharge by the water’s edge.Silent Auction: Bring your unused boating related items to donate to CSPS forthe silent auction. We have many items to get your vessel ready for the summerseason.-50/50 Raffle: It only takes one ticket to win. It could be yours!!!!-Meet New People: Organizations invited to this event: Alum Creek SailingAssociation, Alum Creek Power Boaters, Marion Power Squadron, ODNR, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Sea Scouts.

Attire: Casual or your favorite boating or fireman the attireRSVP: Lt/C David Canale by 5-25-2011 to 614-323-6040 or davidcanale4u@yahoo.com

*This dinner meeting made possible with the gracious cooperation of the AlumCreek Sailing Association. Thank You!

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Jim Foreman

Attention sailors there is a better way to fuel up your sailboat outboard motor gas tank. Presently most of the auto gasoline stations are selling a 10% ethanol blended gasoline. This gasoline is designed to be used up in less than 30 days. We sailors often go a whole season on one tank of gasoline. If you use the ethanol alcohol blend you may be damaging your outboard. The ethanol in the gasoline can blend with water and it can also damage some of the rubber seals and rubber hoses.

The solution is to go on line www.pure-gas.org and find gas stations that sell alcohol free gasoline. The Alum Creek State Park Marina boat gasoline dock only sell alcohol free gasoline and the octane is 90. The price will be about 75 cents higher per gallon than you find at your local gas station that is selling the alcohol gasoline blend. Presently the Alum Creek State Park Marina gas pumps are closed because of routine maintenace. The Alum Creek State Park staff hopes the gasoline pumps will be operating by Memorial Day Holiday weekend.

Extend the life of your motor

Jellies are an amazing summer time snack and because they are so yummie here are a few recipes that will make your jellies stand out.

Dissolve 1 package of Lemon Jello (3 oz) in 3/4 cup boiling water and stir. Add 1/3 cup of cold water. Add 1/3 cup of Amaretto, 1/4 cup of Southern Comfort, and 1/3 cup of Sloe Gin. Pour. Chill. Serve.

Alabama Slamma

Dissolve 1 box of Lemon Jello (3 oz size) in 3/4 cup of boiling water and stir. Add 1/2 cup of cold water, 1/2 cup of Raspberry Vodka , and 1/4 cup of Blue Curacoa. Pour. Chill. Serve.

Bomb Pop

(Yummie Jellies continued on page 8)

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SOCIAL / REGATTA UPDATE

Sail around Florida with this family of four during their summer adventure!

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Spend the day sailing, then party the night away. If you don’t dock at Alum Creek, bring your boat over and join the fun. Spend the night on your boat or camp. More sailing on Sunday, then home.

Suggested food donation: $5.00, but all donations welcome. Suggested donation for entertainment: $5.00, but all donations welcome.

Contact: Dick & Kitte Brown 614-889-8195 or email Proflea@aol.com

A fund-raiser to get a central Ohio sailor elected to the bridge of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association.

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Dissolve 1 box of pineapple jello (3 oz) in 1 cup of boiling water and stir. Add 1/2 cup of cold water, 1/4 cup of Black Raspberry Liqueur, and 1/4 cup of Spiced Rum. Pour. Chill. Serve.

Parrot Head

Dissolve 1 box of cherry or black cherry jello (3 oz.) in one cup of boiling Coke for about 2 minutes. After the package is completely dissolved, add 1/2 cup of cold cola and 1/2 cup of rum. Pour. Chill. Serve.

Rum & Coke

(Yummie Jellies continued)

Dissolve 1 box of lemon jello (3 oz.) in one cup of boiling water. Add 1 cup of your favorite tequilla to lemon mixture. Fill cup 1/2 way with lemon mixture. Chill. Dissolve 1 box of strawberry jello (3 oz.) in 1/2 cup of boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water. Fill cup 1/4 way with strawberry mixture. Chill. Top with whip cream. Serve.

Strawberry Whip-a-Ritas

Photos courtesy of Sharla O’Keeffe

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1982 Catalina 22 Excellent condition newer sails; mainsail, 2 jibs, regular and a 130 Genoa. 8 hp Evinrude. New custom sewn cushions inside, porta-potti, galley. New custom sewn sail cover, fenders, anchor, ladder with easy steps. Swing keel with 2’- 4” draft when up. Pop top cabin with enclosure. Single axle trailer with new tires, new electric brakes and new LED submersible lights. Ready for the road. Photos available by e-mail at randyrobert9@gmail.com. $ 5,500 Randy (614) 915-9300 Powell, Ohio

Interlake - One Design - 18 foot open cockpit sailboat 650 lbs plus Pamco tilt trailer, sails approximately 8 years used 5 years, white hull with red stripe. Includes main, furling jib, spinnaker and pole, whisker pole, anchor, and several misc extras. Ready to sail. Asking $2,000. Jim Lubinsky: 614-530-5330

Brig Baltic 310 Rigid Inflatable Boat - durable yet portable all purpose light weight boat, brand known to be used by rescue services. www.brigboats.com 10’4” and 5.5 beam. 16” dia tubes with multiple chambers. 2 seats, holds 1100lbs. Weighs 97lbs in 2 seperate land transport bags (included). Full cover, stanchion canopy supports, added padded center seat and under seat bag, foot pump and repair kit, hard bottom fiberglass slip in boards (rigid deck), oar locks, drain valves, inflatable keel, life lines, 3 towing D rings. Used only once (fresh water lake). Never stored in sun or water. Includes 5hp Nissan Stroke outboard (tiller drive, no fuel to mix...no noise, no smoke). Asking $2200, delivery negotiable. Contact Dan Libby at 740-808-2586.

Flying Scot 19’ - White hull and deck, black anti-fouling bottom, cover, spinnaker, galvanized trailer, $1,800. Dave Landis 614-203-7623

Forespar 406300 Twist-Lock Whisker Pole (GC). Part#HD6-12 DL. Original Price was $393.00, for sale $240. The twist-lock pole can expand to 143” and is 1 7/8” in diameter. One latching end has a loose spring. Need to pick up because of size and weight. Contact Marcia Trout (614) 899-7737

For Catalina 22: Aluminum pole 11 feet 7 inches long, and a 150 genoa by Waters Sails in very good condition. Dave Landis: 614-203-7623 19’ Lightning All wood, needs work but no rot. Call Fred Wyatt for price (614) 279-7191

4hp Out Board Motor. Johnson sea horse, short shaft. Must sell. Call Fred Wyatt for price (614) 279-7191

Sail Caddy System: Serves the same function as Lazy Jacks. It is a cradle that attaches to the boom and catches the sail. It folds flat when not in use. Great for single handed sailing. Six years old. In perfect condition. $40. Eileen, 895-2445, ekolman@nd.edu

‘99 Merc 9.9 hp Bigfoot longshaft outboard Manual start, battery charge ckt. Extremely clean, freshly serviced and ready to go. $1250 OBO, contact Kevin Loving @740- 603-3095.

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I-LYA UPDATESenior Sail Regatta August 5-7

It’s hard to believe this is the last newsletter before the Senior Sail Regatta, better known as Bay Week! I thought winter would never end, and now I’m wondering where it went. I’ve been very busy attending meetings in Sandusky and Put-in-Bay getting things planned and have also visited several clubs in Ohio, Michigan and New York promoting the regatta. Registration is on-line at www.i-lya.org. First watch the great promotional video created by Carin Martin. Then click on “Sail” and you’ll find everything you need. We’re offering the three-night social package again this year; food, beverages and entertainment all three nights for just $30.00 per person. You’ll find one-design and handicap fleets to fit every boat. There’s even a cruising class for those who enjoy being on the water but who don’t enjoy the intense competition of some of the fleets. Even if you don’t race at all, register as a support boat or just purchase a social package and come on over to the play at the Bay! The Senior Sail Regatta provides many opportunities to enjoy the camaraderie you will find with sailors from around the Great Lakes. Along with this camaraderie comes many volunteer opportunities. As we have for the last several years, ACSA will serve beverages at the annual rum party on Friday night. We also need ticket-takers at the gate that evening. While we’ve brought in professional race management for each of the courses, they need help from volunteers like you with time-keeping, scoring and all the myriad jobs that go along with running a race. Experience or lack of it doesn’t matter; they are all excellent teachers and will welcome anyone who wishes to come along. No matter the part you wish to play at Bay Week, we encourage you to register early. This will give us a good idea of how many to expect for food and beverages, and will allow us to start planning the race committee details. If you have any questions or want to discuss volunteer opportunities, please let me know at sailing1@columbus.rr.com. We’ll see you at the Bay!

P/C Bob Sheppard, 2011 I-LYA Sail Regatta Chairman

Born at 4:07 p.m. April 22, 2011

8 lbs. 15 oz. 21” long

Parents - Kendra Haralson and Steven Kish. Her first time on a sailboat was

Mother’s Day!She’s already trimming the jib!

Born on April 12th.He came in at a wee 5lbs 13oz. Parents - Scott and

Ellen Dvorak.He’s perfectly healthy. His lungs/vocals function well

above what we would have expected for such a

small baby. Takes after his grandfather there I suppose.

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By: Harry Munns

Book Review by Meredith Laitos, Sail Magazine, June 2010, pg 18

Sailing education just got a face-lift. The American Sailing Association recently published Sailing Made Easy, perhaps the most comprehensive learn-to-sail guide on bookshelves today. Editors Peter Isler and Jeremy McGeary worked with lead writer Harry Munns to compile a beautifuly designed and thoroughly researched manual that covers all of ASA’s 101 course. The text summarizes hundreds of complex sailing concepts and is accompanied by useful illustrations and great photos. There are quizzes at the end of each chapter, and a glossary helps those new to sailing navigate their way through the extensive nautical lexicon they’ve just learned. Sailing Made Easy is a significant improvement over its predecessor and is best coupled with an ASA class, where you can take the lessons from the book and apply them on the water.

Sailing Made Easy

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