May Newsletter

Ocala Sailing Club 5/1/2015

Officers Emails

Commodore Art Twitchell -artmai2@gmail.com

Vice CommodoreCharlene Johnson -

ospreyrose5 @gmail.comSecretary Ross Martin -

mart.11@live.comTreasurer Jan Cole -

jc4551@cox.netRace Commodore

Ken Renfro -k-renfro@cox.net

Visit the Ocala Sailing Club Website

Beginning Balance 4/1/15 $ 2 521.87

Treasurer’s Report

Jan Cole,Treasurer

May EventsMay 7th - Buccaneer Night • 6:30P • Latino Y Mas , Ocala May 16th - Fun on the Water • 4:30P Dinner Sims' Beach • Officers InductionMay 17th - 1:00P • Lemon point Sail • Sunset Harbor / Lake WeirMay 1st to June 1st • Membership Renewal and Dues • Send to Jan Cole

Lake Weir • Harpoons at the 11th Annual Nationals

http: / / w w w. ocalasailingclub.org

Checks Issued4/2/15 Rum race frames & rum - 21.75 4/4/15 36 OSC caps - 324.364/17/15 Florida Dept of State Annual Report - 70.004/19/15 Lodging for regatta race pro - 278.644/19/15 Air Horns & trash bags - 34.814/21/15 Trophies and regatta drinks - 546.114/23/15 Gas cards, door & raffle prizes, - 232.23 & Induction gifts 4/23/15 Regatta dinner decorations - 10.604/23/15 Food for regatta - 568.224/27/15 Postage stamps - 19.604/28/15 Trophies - 21.60 Deposits4/4/15 Rum race & regatta registrations 241.004/17/15 Regatta registrations, caps sales, & Membership dues 357.004/21/15 50/50 raffle, regatta registrations, Merchandise sales & donation 1851.00

Ending Balance 4/30/15 2843.35

Commodore’s Comments for May Newsletter 2015

Where did the year go? I was having so much fun, it just slipped by. Hope it was that way for the rest of you. The meetings and events that were just words on the pages of a calendar have come alive, been enjoyed and now rest in our memories. Some reflect in photos and some have culminated in treasured trophies. But they were assuredly played out by a fine bunch of unique individuals that make-up this colorful sailing club. But, lo and behold, this is just the first of May and we still have another month to enjoy!

The Officer’s Induction Meeting is coming up on Saturday, May 16th at Sims’ Beach. And I must admit, I amas surprised as the new officers are themselves. It is always a big mystery as to who is going to be filling thosepositions. We have so much talent in this group it‘s most important that we have an all knowing napkin ever-ready to narrow down the elusive victims or should I say champions. This year we are honored by the followingcapable and reluctantly ready officers: Commodore - Herb Moore; Vice Commodore - Ken Renfro, Secretary -Art Twitchell; Treasurer - Jan Cole. I’m sure the torch will burn brightly being passed on to these new champions.

How about that Lake Weir Invitational and 11th Annual Harpoon Nationals Regatta? Wasn’t that the greatest!It was good to be back at the Kiwanis Club especially with the remodeled interior, a reasonable price and theirpouring of more water into the lake. They provided such fine wind that we decided to book them in advance for next year. How could we go wrong. Thanks Charlene Johnson for taking care of that.

Speaking of the regatta and events becoming memories, be sure to check out all of the photos that have beentaken of this event, You can see them on the Websites of The Ocala Star Banner (www.ocala.com), TheVoiceof South Marion (Community Spotlight-April 23rd) and of course, our own website:www.ocalasailingclub.org.The excellent photography was taken by Doug Engle, Pam Guenther and Jan Schumacher, respectively. We alsohad a terrific independent photographer that has been recording many of the intra - lake regattas in the area, hername is Ingrid Zagers and you can find oodles of the recent OSC Regatta photographs by clicking over to face-book at: www.facebook.com/zagers.ephotography/photos. Honestly, this Regatta was blessed by great wind andwonderful professional coverage. Our “Thanks” pours out to everyone who helped make the regatta successful!

Jan Schumacher, our Webmaster, has made our website and in the tradition of our newsletter, when she was secretary,is top notch and getting better all the time. It will be the “digital hub of the club” as we continue into the future.All our reports, newsletters and critical documents are now gradually becoming resident on this site, which is a godsent. It has the general open-to-the-public side and the secure-to-members-only side which is key to it. Most of our new members in the last year have come to us through this venue. We get inquiries monthly. And having our Newsletter and photographs on there allows for a great on-line reference center.

The Rum Races are turning out to be a lot of fun. It helps build a core of active sailors among us. Many of our members are not hard core sailors. The ones that are often get involved in the intra-lack competition that goes on all around us from Jacksonville to Orlando. The Rum Races are informal, local and don’t require a lot of fuss &preparation. So no matter what kind of sailing vessel you can put into the lake, it will be easy, uncomplicated,competitively desirable and most of all fun. And the big prize, the Bottle of Rum, can be won by anyone whoparticipates. So next season, do plan to pull your old rust bucket or new fandangle out to Sim’s Beach and join us.

The cruises are for pleasure and comaraderie with a little adventure thrown in. We hope to do more in the futureas those who have turned out for them have expressed they really enjoyed jumping on the larger boats for fun.

See you at “Latino Y Mas” for our next Buccaneer Dinner on Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 PM.Your short-time Commodore,

A few other things that stand out this year looking back are: the OSC Website, the Rum Races and our Cruises.

Art

The Members gave a resounding cheer of thanks to Charlene and Bernie for hosting this special dinner.Art Twitchell introduced Mai’s guest, neice from Sweden, Elin Anderson.April Birthdays were announced for Art Twitchell, 4/18 and Hal Grover, 4/23 .MEETING was brought to order at 7:57 PM • Newsletter & Evites were discussed and members indicated that they were receiving them OK. • Jan Schumacher reviewed the OSC Website to point out that it now has a Pin Number protected area so we can have iternal member info and handbook information exclusive to the club members. Call her if you need more info. Treasurer’s Report: Jan Cole reported and we now have a balance of $2521.87. The report was approved.Secretary’s Report : Ross Martin : Minutes were in the April Newsletter The report was approved.Old Business: • Rum Race #6, the last of this season, was reviewed. The final results were: 1st-Paul Straub; 2nd-Jim Edens; 3rd-Ed Sims; 4th-Art Twitchell; 5th-Bob Cole; 6th-Herb Moore;7th-Merv Wescoat: 8th-Ross Martin. The 2nd place award was given by Art to Jim Edens as he was not present for the ceremonies at the Rum Race.• Ed Sims reported on the Shamrock Regatta .The OSC made a fine Showing with Trophies in two classes: Ed Sim’s Point Blank in the Open Class and John Hult in the San Juan Class.• Motion was made to adjourn Old BusinessNew Business:A- Announcements were made for the up-coming intra-lake race and activities: • Mug Race at St.. John’s River / Intra-Lake Sailing Event (May 2nd& 3rd hosted by the Rudder Club) • Next Buccaneer Night: Latino Y Mas / Ocala ( Thurs. May 7th 6:30 PM ) • Induction of Officers Meeting ( Sat. May 16th at Sims‘ Beach ) Sailing in afternoon /Pot Luck 4:30 PMB- A motion was made to move ahead with the Nomination of New Officers. The napkin nominations were reviewed and boiled down to members who would actually agree to being candidates. The result was a candidate for each office and the elections were held.C- The unanimous results were as follows: Commodore - Herb Moore, Vice Commodore - Ken Renfro, Secretary - Art Twitchell, Treasurer - Jan ColeD- The Officers will be inducted and take charge of their duties Saturday, May 16th.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _OBRS Meeting: Gavel with Ed Sims is pending.• Motion was not need to adjourn the OBRS Meeting

Minutes of April 16, 2015 for May Newsletter

• RegattaRegistration.com site-Dave Moring• Committee Boat Review - Lynn Sims• Safety Boat & Chase Boats - Schumacher, Archibald• Food Management - Sandra Harton• Beverages & Ice - Bob Cole• Advertising Review - Jan Schumacher

E- Regatta Preparations were discussed with details and volunteers:

F- Charlene gave us an update on Larry Moore’s health status who has been in and out of the hospital.G- John Hult and Ed Sims shared their excitement of the new ownership they share in a new to them Hunter sailboat.• Motion was made to adjourn the Business Meeting at 8:29 PM

Ross MartinSecretary

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• Registration Table & Merchandise - Jan Cole• Signs - John Hult• Awards Presentation - Commdore & V.Commodore• Photography - Jan Schumacker & others• Clean-up Details - Art Twitchell • Dinner at Gator Joes-6 PM Friday, May 17th

Rum RacesRum Races Spring Series, 2015 First Place - Paul Straub

Bottle of Rum WinnerMerv Wescoat

Second Place - Jim Edens

Third Place - Ed Sims

2015 Rum Race spring series Final ResultsDays 4, 5 and 6 final race April 11, 2015

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Lake Weir Invitational and 11th Annual Harpoon Nationals April 17, 18 and 19, 2015

There are a lot of preparations that go into a successful regatta

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Lake Weir Invitational and 11th Annual Harpoon Nationals

& ON THE WATER

Photo by Doug EnglePhoto by Ingrid Zager

Photo by Ingrid Zager

Photo by Ingrid ZagerPhoto by Ingrid Zager

Photo by Ingrid Zager

Continued

Photo by Doug Engle

Lake Weir Invitational and 11th Annual Harpoon Nationals

Harpoons

San Juans Mutineers

Multi - HullsSCORES

TROPHYS

JAY LEVY YARDA SOLC

ANDY FORREST JIM EDENSMark Smith Award

Harpoon

San Juan

Mutineer

Multi-Hull

April 17, 18 and 19, 2015

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Lake Weir Invitational and 11th Annual Harpoon Nationals ContinuedGroup Photos by Ingrid Zager

Mutineers San Juans

Multi - Hulls Harpoons

It was a great Regatta Weekend !

We have a tradition of taking a group photo in front of the oak tree. This year we had presence of mind to break up into sailing class groups after the the first group shot. However in the jumble of activity going on, the sailors of the Multi-Hulls skipped out or else the photo got lost. But Ingridhad a photo of the Multi-Hulls while they were nicely lined up on the beach, it will just have to do .

2015 April Regatta Income VS Costs

Income: $1180 21 Boats Registered (8 at $50, 13 at $60) 666 Additional food not included( lunches $186, dinner $480) 370 Merchandise (29 t shirts $145,13 caps $195,11 cuzies $22,4 ditty $8) 46 Raffle 50/50 175 Donations

Total Income $2437

Costs: $450 Kiwanis Rent 380 Trophies 166 Drinks and Ice 579 Food and Decorations 279 Pro Motel Bill 35 Misc Air Horns & Garbage Bags 117 Merchandise Prorated cost of Caps 41 Raffle Gifts and Door Prize 100 Gas Gift Cards (volunteer boats)

Total Cost: $2147

Net Profit: $ 290