The Tides of DathaThe official newsletter of the Dataw Island Yacht Club

Volume 25, No. 1 www.DatawYachtClub.com Summer 2016

The Commodore’s Corner . . . GerrY CheSSerWOW! What a great boating season so far, with good weather and interesting events driving more boats and crew to participate. Starting out 2016 with two fun Final Fridays and two early sail races, the Cruising season started off with a luncheon at Southern Graces in Beaufort in March. Our usual destination, Dockside in Port Royal, was closed due to a fire. DIYC’s Cruise

Captain Bob Hazelrigg chose Southern Graces as an alternative and what an excellent choice. The food was excellent, the service outstanding, and it was a great day to be on the water. Thanks to Bob Welborn, Captain for the Southern Graces Cruise. In April, Cruise Captain Mike Koetters led a flotilla of nine boats and 50 crew to Bass Creek for a luncheon raft–up. A sunny day with a nice breeze made for another great day on the water. Also in April, first–time Cruise Captain Chuck Wibby cruised to The Back Porch in Port Royal with five boats and 30 crew for a nice lunch on another great day. Congratulations to Chuck for an excellent job first time out.Our first social event of the season was a Chickin 4 Ways Barbecue catered by Jimmy Fitts. What a great meal. Thanks to Social Chairs Valerie Hatcher and Ann MacFarland for a little different approach to a great time. Did I mention the weather was great? In June, Co–Cruise Captains Andy Jacobs and John Huntley led our signature Charleston Cruise and Sail Race, and it was fantastic. Hats off to both Captains. Just recently, we held our 8th Annual Boat Hop and 4th of July picnic. Seven boats were displayed and, as has happened on several occasions, weather played a role. This time about 45 minutes after the start we were treated with thunder, lightning, some rain, and a most beautiful rainbow. We closed the boats and encouraged those with dinner reservations to move to the Gazebo, where they were treated to a good old traditional 4th of July picnic. Because the Marina area was spared any serious rain, a number of people wandered around the docks and others returned after the meal to enjoy the rest of the evening. Thanks to Bob Hazelrigg who organized the dock event and to Ann MacFarland and Val Hatcher and their team for the picnic.Most notable in the sailing season so far was Mark Schuster’s first place win in the St. Elena race in Beaufort.In April, Captain John Mahoney taught a Basic Sailing Course for Dataw residents who wanted to learn about sailing. Six people successfully navigated the course that included both classroom and on the water training. Our thanks to John. A highlight of our season just occurred when the Yacht Club sponsored a program for Camp Dataw. Co–chairs Betty Huntley and Alice Chesser organized the event for the campers that included a Cannonball Sea Battle (similar to Cornhole), a Sea Craft project making sailboats, and Boat Tours of a sailboat and a power boat. Great job by Betty and Alice and their volunteers, John Huntley, Wayne and Beth Vance, Bob Hazelrigg, Al and Chris Dedel, Valerie Hatcher, Ann MacFarland, Sandy Hatcher, Bo Payne, Kitty Trice and others. And most of all, thanks to the kids who were great. They were interested, seemed to enjoy the events and were very well behaved.

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Mark Your CalendarsDIYC Sandbar Picnic at the

Morgan River Sandbar with FIYCSaturday, July 30

(Information and reservation form on page 10)Luncheon Cruise to “Q” in Beaufort

Saturday, August 20Cruise to Bohicket MarinaMonday, September 12

Ladies Day Race on Morgan RiverPot Luck Dinner at the Gazebo

Monday, September 19Commodore’s Ball

Saturday, November 12Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is

Tuesday, September 6 at 4:00 pmin the Private Dining Room at the Club

Not A DIYC MeMber?Contact Membership Chair Carol Luzzi for a membership form. (See contact information for Carol in Membership Report on page 4.) If you would like more information about our

organization, contact any of the members of our Board of Governors, listed on page 2.

Join the DIYC and don’t miss out!

Inside this newsletterVice Commodore’s Report (page 2)DIYC Board of Governors (page 2)Rear Commodore's Report (page 3)Cruise News (page 4)Welcome Aboard! (page 4)DIYC Ships Store (page 4)Sailing Fleet Report (page 5)Camp Dataw and DIYC (pages 6–7)First half of the year of DIYC! (pages 8–9)Morgan River Sandbar Trip (page 10)

There’s still a lot of summer left — don’t forget that one of your DIYC membership perks includes a membership to the Yachting Club of America (YCA). Your membership allows you to visit any member yacht club and make use of their facilities. If you have taken advantage of the YCA membership, let Commodore Gerry (or one of the DIYC Board members) know where you went! For more information on YCA, see your 2016 DIYC Directory.

The Tides of Datha Summer 2 0 1 62Vice Commodore’s report . . . johN huNTleYIt is hard to believe we are halfway through the term for this Bridge! It has gone by too quickly, due in no small part to the many DIYC activities and events that have already taken place. “Time passes quickly when you’re having fun!” The Vice Commodore has been responsible for organizing several of these events.Light Up the Night: Shortly after the Commodore’s Ball, in December we had our first event, “ Light Up the Night.” We teamed with the Garden Club, which has always excelled in this wonderful holiday event, and the Dataw Marina, which facilitated the event on the docks. DIYC had the majority of its fleet decorated. This created a spectacular scene as the “revelers” came down to the dock on the final leg of the luminary tour. The competition was a Peoples Choice, with voting for best in sail and power. In the sail category the results were:

First: Spindrift, Captains John and Betty Huntley*Second: Second Wind, Captains Gerry and Alice Chesser*Third: True Love, Captains Roy and Carol Crocker *Recused themselves from the prizes but retained “bragging rights”!

In the power category, the results were:First: Princess of Tides, Captains Dave and Mary HanbySecond: Hotty Toddy, Captains Bob and Nancy HazelriggThird: Sundown, Captains Stan and Ellen Hudson

We look forward to this event in December, again teaming with the Garden Club, DHF, and the Marina. Final Friday: To kick off our calendar of events for 2016, we hosted Final Fridays in January and February. The January 29th event was a sellout, and we packed the Community Center. Four homemade chili recipes were served with cornbread and desserts. The chili was prepared and served by DIYC Bridge members – John and Betty Huntley, Herb and Cathy Stackhouse, Bob and Nancy Hazelrigg, and Wayne and Beth Vance. It was a great start to the season and served as an important part of our membership drive.The second Final Friday in February featured Gumbo prepared by Commodore Gerry Chesser and Rear Commodore Wayne Vance. Once again, the evening was a tremendous success and enjoyed by all. Final Fridays continue to be a DIYC tradition to host current members and those interested in membership to kick off the boating season and announce the planned cruises. This is also an opportunity for the Bridge to show appreciation to the hardworking Social Committee by assuming responsibility to prepare and host the events.Charleston Overnight Cruise and Offshore/Inshore Sail Race: This cruise was a highlight of the season with a dozen power boats, four sailboats and a record number of our members participating. We teamed with the Charleston Yacht Club for their First Friday and hosted them for cocktails and appetizers on the dock where our fleet was moored. Accommodations ashore were available for our members at the Hilton Garden Inn with some taking advantage of the Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto events. Dinner Saturday was a member option with most of us getting groups together to enjoy the culinary delights Charleston offers. The sailing “Regatta” took place in Charleston Harbor with Captains Scott and Cheryl Johnson winning in their 54 foot Hylas Lame Libre.It was good to re–energize this cruise, and we will continue to make it an annual event. Safe cruising and good sailing! (See DIYC photos of our year on pages 8–9)

2016 DIYC BoarD of GoVerNorSFLAG OFFICeRS

Commodore Gerry Chesser 843–838–9846Vice Commodore John Huntley 843–838–9094Rear Commodore Wayne Vance 843–379–2209

CLuB OFFICeRSTreasurer Ron Jacobs 843–838–9756Secretary Peggy Lantelme 843–838–9990Cruise Captain Bob Hazelrigg 843–838–5511Sailing Captain Roy Crocker 843–838–2453

COMMIttee ChAIRPeRSOnSMembership Chair Carol Luzzi 843–838–5040Social Co–Chairs Valerie Hatcher 843–838–5309 Ann MacFarland 843–838–5767Asst. Social Co–Chairs Jane Scher 843–838–6512 Lenda Jablonski 843–838–0240Communication Chair Cindy Schafer 843–838–7517Ships Store JoAnn Aspray 843–838–4965 Ruthie Pierce 843–838–2950Kayak Chair Herb Stackhouse 843–838–9950

The second half of the boating season will be highlighted by the annual Dataw Cup race, day cruises to Edisto and Bohicket, and the July 30th DIYC Morgan River Sandbar outing with the Fripp Island Yacht Club. If you haven’t participated in this event maybe this would be a good year to start. Fripp Island sends its boat, the Fripper, to the Dataw Marina dock and will deliver you right to the sandbar without getting your feet wet. The Fripper also has a restroom and a place to get out of the sun if necessary. In addition to the above, you will not want to miss the Commodore’s Ball in November! To end, I would like to recognize past Commodore and our current Website Manager, Al Dedel. Al has done an exceptional job maintaining and expanding the Club’s website. You should visit the site and see how much helpful information is available.Remember, boat safely, “the sea always finds out everything you do wrong.”

Commodore’s Corner . . . (continued from page 1)

The Tides of DathaSummer 2016

The Tides of Datha is a publication of the Dataw Island Yacht Club. Published as a source of information for the DIYC

membership, it is sent to DIYC members and is also available on–line at the DIYC website www.DatawYachtClub.com.

We welcome member submissions. Contact Cindy Schafer at 843–838–7517

or e–mail submissions to Cindy at cindyschafer21@gmail.com.

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Dataw Island, SC 29920

The Tides of Datha Summer 2 0 1 6 3rear Commodore’s report . . . waYNe VaNCeOne of the great and beautiful environmental treasures in America is South Carolina’s ACE Basin. It is named ACE Basin because it is made up of the basin wetlands of the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Rivers. The Basin covers 350,000 acres of wetlands, 250,000 of which are preserved and protected by a public–private partnership. The Basin includes a wonderful variety of indigenous birds, fish and fauna. It is unique to have an opportunity to visit this area by water, and that is what the DIYC did on its ACE Basin Cruise on June 22. I was Co-Cruise Captain with Jack McGill of the DIYC who guided us on a trip to the upper Combahee.On a beautiful morning, eight boats from the DIYC departed the Dataw Marina and traveled up the Bull River, crossed over to the Combahee, passed under the Harriet Tubman Bridge and went far into the upper Combahee River. The water changed from salt to fresh, the lush, verdant vegetation evolved and the river narrowed and darkened. As we traveled thirty miles or so into the Basin, Jack provided commentary to the boats about the area we were travelling through, and its sights, plantations and history. (See picture to the right of the boats cruising together!)The group anchored and rafted-up for lunch near the “Tea House” landing at Cherokee Plantation. After food and drink, a number of cruisers enjoyed a swim in the cool fresh water. Alligators are plentiful there, but fortunately were engaged somewhere else at that moment.This cruise was an opportunity added in June to the many other cruises scheduled over the season by the DIYC, and it was a special experience.

Cherokee Plantation tea house Landing

ACe Basin Cruise Line

Captain Wayne Vance with Beth Vance, Cathy McGill, and Chris Dedel on DanaVee. Co–Cruise Captain Jack McGill was swimming with the gators.

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Welcome Aboard!

. . . Carol luzzI,Membership Chair

The Dataw Island Yacht Club would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new 2016 members:

boAt owNerSSAIL

Don & Mary Kay AndrewBrian & Jan Mahoney

POWeRDon & Mary Kay AndrewLarry & Marty herlonghank & Rebecca JonasRichard & Carol KeintzBob & Maureen LamBob & Bev newman

Steve & Sandy Zerbinopoulos

KAYAKS & OtheRDavid & Diane Molsberry

Bob & Bev newmanGreg & nancy Schulte

Steve & Sandy Zerbinopoulos

reADY to Crewtom Felde

Dave Graybeal & Claudia Peeblesterry & Beth Lurtz

Doug & Melinda SmythMary Wasdennancy Wilson

For information on DIYC membership, please contact

Membership Chair Carol Luzzi at 843-838-5040 or e–mail at

carolluzzi64@gmail.

Cruise News . . . BoB hazelrIGG, Cruise CaptainIt is hard to believe that the year is now past half over but we still have a number of exciting cruise events remaining. The next cruise is the always popular Morgan River Sandbar trip on Saturday, July 30, along with our friends from the Fripp Island Yacht Club. Dan Barton will once again be the Cruise Captain. This is one of the highlights of the year and you don’t need a boat or a boat that can be beached to join in the fun because the Fripper will come to our marina to pick up those members who choose to take the short ride to the “Monkey” Island sandbar. (See page 10 for details of this exciting cruise!)

With the exception of the July 4th Boat Hop, we have been blessed with extraordinary weather. Even the Boat Hop storm turned out to be more bark than bite and many Island residents and their guests came to the docks to visit our boats and enjoy hamburgers. The great weather has not just benefited our individual cruises but also the visits we have hosted from the Fripp and Edisto clubs. We have developed a special friendship with Edisto and we will cruise the beautiful golden marsh waters there in October. In order to better accommodate the Edisto Yacht Club’s visit to Dataw, the Q on Bay cruise to Beaufort has been rescheduled to August 20th. Note that both the Sandbar Cruise and the Q on Bay Cruise with Bill Krebs serving as Cruise Captain will be on Saturdays. A number of our members have suggested more Saturday events and we are anxious to see how that works out.As noted earlier, the weather has been spectacular for our cruises. The first cruise of the year was to Beaufort and we had a delightful luncheon at Southern Graces. The next event was a raft–up in Bass Creek organized by Mike Koetters and that was quite successful in part because of its proximity to Dataw which enabled sailboaters to join. Chuck Wibby headed up the cruise to the Back Porch Grill at the Port Royal Marina. Although rather lightly attended, Back Porch provided a great casual hamburger and hot dog buffet luncheon. Afterwards many of us made a side trip to see El Galeon from the water while it was docked at Port Royal. The next cruise was the overnight trip to Charleston which, regrettably, I had to miss due to a minor mechanical issue with Hotty Toddy which resulted in Nancy and I being “stuck” in St Simons for some extra days. Andy Jacobs and John Huntley organized the trip and according to all who attended it was superb. The Charleston Yacht club was a gracious host and from the comments we have received it is an event to be repeated. The most recent event was a rather impromptu cruise into the ACE Basin. What a wonderful day that turned out to be thanks to Wayne Vance and Jack McGill. See Wayne’s article on this cruise in this issue on page 3. There are still some great times coming up. In addition to those mentioned earlier we plan a trip to Bohicket on September 12th. This is suitable for either a day trip or an overnighter. Your support for our events and cruises is very much appreciated and goes a long way toward making the Dataw Island Yacht Club one of the most active and fun clubs on our Island. A special thanks go to boat owners who have made an extra effort this year to invite our non–boat owner members to our events!

(See some of our cruise pictures on pages 8–9!)

DIYC ShipsStore

. . . joaNN aSpraYand ruThIe pIerCe

The Ships Store for the Dataw Island Yacht Club is always open and available for your convenience. Just call JoAnn Aspray at 843–838–4965 or Ruth Pierce at 843–838–2950 and let us show you our new items for the summer. We will be happy to meet you at the Community Center and show you all the items available for your immediate purchase.

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Sailing fleet report . . . roY CroCker, Sailing Captain

The DIYC Sailing Fleet has had an active first half of the year that included monthly races and having a number of

Dataw boats participate in the Santa Elena Regatta. The results from the monthly races are combined to determine the overall Champion of the Dataw Sailing Fleet with trophies presented to the top finishing boats based on the full year of racing. The Santa Elena Regatta, which is sponsored by the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club and supported by DIYC, was held in April in Port Royal Sound and the Beaufort River. This event was a combination of the Jean Ribaut and the Pedro Melendez Cups and was a celebration of the 450th anniversary of the founding of the Colony of Santa Elena by the Spanish on Parris Island.Preparation is underway for the next major local sailing event — the Dataw Cup. This race is scheduled for Saturday, October 29. We usually have 20 to 25 boats participating in this very popular regatta. The race, which is 22 miles long, starts near Brickyard point, goes on the Coosaw River down to St Helena Sound, then proceeds up the Morgan River to finish at the Dataw Marina. There is a full schedule of social activities associated with the Dataw Cup.Many thanks to the members of the Race Committee who faithfully show up to run all our races. Ken Lantelme, Jerry Hubbard, Noel Chrisman and David Hubbard can always be counted on to manage our races —without their participation we would not have our successful DIYC racing program. Long time Dataw resident and DIYC sailor, Art Morrow, has moved away from Dataw and is no longer sailing in the fleet. Art could always be counted on to show up at the Sailing Fleet events and his participation and friendship will be missed.Wishing everybody fair winds and a following sea!

the start of the Pedro Menendez Cup

Roy Crocker andMarc Viguera battling it out in a race on the Morgan River.

the Race Committee

hard at work.

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DIYC and Camp Dataw . . . perfect Together!A great day was had by all the Camp Dataw children who attended the DIYC Day. thanks to Betty huntley and Alice Chesser and their volunteers for organizing such a great event!

Co-Chair Alice Chesser (top right) is there to help as the kids made their crafts.

After making the boats, it was time to see if they floated. The boats indeed floated . . . and the cold water was enjoyed by all!

Camper shows off her boat. time for a snack and a cold drink!

Co–Chair Betty huntley and Ann MacFarland relax at the end of the day.

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In small groups, the kids went down to the docks, where they put on life jackets and then toured a power boat and a sailboat. John Huntley and Gerry Chesser make sure that everyone stayed high and dry!

(Photos above and below) Checking out the cabins!

Captain Ad Dedel talked to the kids about power boats.

(Photos above and left) After the tours, group pictures were taken.

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the skies over the July 4th Boat hopping. After the storm, a beautiful rainbow broke out. thanks to Bob hazelrigg for this dramatic photo.

Vice Commodore John and Betty huntley in line for a delicious buffet at Southern Graces

Through the first half of the Boating Season with DIYC . . .

Vice Commodore John huntley and Past Commodore and Cruise Captain Andy Jacobs discuss boat safety with two members of the u.S. Coast Guard during the Charleston Cruise.

Cheryl Johnson, Betty huntley, and Alice Chesser await more guests from the Charleston Yacht Club for a Friday night dock party at City Marina in Charleston. DIYC members party in the background!

threatening skies over Charleston as Commodore Gerry Chesser sails into Charleston harbor. Weather stayed north of the Marina keeping the dock party–goers dry.

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Captain Bill Krebs in his boat high Maintenance with First Mate Jane Krebs and guests.

Cruise Captain Mike Koetters approaching Bass Creek raft up in Whisper Louise. with crew Louise

Koetters along with Bill and Josie Paddock

Past Commodore Al Dedel and First Mate Chris Dedel departing Bass Creek raft up.

Captain John Mahoney posing with the “graduates” of his Basic Sailing Class. the course included both classroom and on the water training and was enjoyed by all of the “students” and their teacher!(Left to right) John and Sue Franklin, George Cartledge, John Mahoney, Kitty trice, Deb Staub and Joe Roney.

Captain Keith Aspray in his boat the Rani II on the ACe Basin Cruise. his hard–working crew are (left to right): Christine Curley, Marilyn harris Kitty trice and Jo Ann Aspray.

Do you have any good pictures taken at DIYC events? If so, the DIYC would love to have copies to use for our photo display at DIYC events. Send them electronically to Rear Commodore Wayne Vance at waynevance@gmail.com

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Party at the Morgan river Sandbar with theDataw Island Yacht Club and the Fripp Island Yacht Club!

A joint Dataw Island Yacht Club and Fripp Island Yacht Club Social Gathering & Picnic at the Morgan River Sandbar SAturDAY, JulY 30, 2016 from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Spend 3 hours on the Morgan river Sandbar (11:30–2:30) enjoying food, drinks, games & laughter!

trAvel ArrANgeMeNtS: travel in your own boat, grab a ride with a friend, or travel from Dataw on the Fripper! however you travel, arrive at the Sandbar around 11:30 am. Don’t forget suntan lotion, towels and beach chairs!

FrIPPer rIDe: $6 per person — Ride on the Fripper is limited to the first 24 people who sign up and pay.those traveling on the Fripper: meet at the Dataw Island Marina by 11:00 am for an 11:15 departure on the Fripper.

The Fripper has facilities onboard which will be available during the time at the Sandbar to all.FooD AND beverAge: $10 per person — Please bring along a favorite dessert to be shared with others!

Questions? Call Captain Dan Barton at 843–838–2561Sign up by Monday, July 25, using the registration form below.

reservation form for the July 30 DIYC Morgan river Sandbar trip___1. We would like to attend the festivities at the Morgan River Sandbar!

Attached is my check for $_______ for _____ people. ($10 for each person)

___2. I would like to reserve ___ spots on the Fripper. Attached is my check for $_______. ($6/person)Only 24 spots available for The Fripper. First to sign up get those spots!

___3. I am planning on riding in my own boat. o I don’t have room for any extra passengers. o I have room for ______ extra passengers.

___4. I don’t have a boat but would like to hitch a ride for ______ passengers on a DIYC boat.

name(s): ___________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Phone #_________________________ e–mail: _________________________________________

Make checks out to “Dataw Island Yacht Club”Put form and check in Dan Barton’s message box at 545 Island Circle east.

Reservations must be made by Monday, July 25! Spots for The Fripper are on a first–reserve basis.