COMMODORE’S CORNER

Butch Beard

(904) 491-0755 (home)

(904) 491-0776 (work)

Captain’s log stardate Feb 2003. Opps wrong life. Commodore’s corner for Feb. What a great start to the year. I think 2003 will be a year that we all remember and enjoy. Our first meeting had a record turnout. A lot of new folks interested in sailing and socializing. That’s good too because we missed some of the old faces. I hope they don’t drift off and forget what a great time we can have.

Attendance at the irregularly scheduled Friday nite on the dock party has been a little lite so far this year. I think it may be the freezing weather. I thought I moved to FL. Anyone looking to talk a little sailing and have an adult beverage or two should come on down to the Yacht Basin.

And what a great party to start the year. Thanks a million Linda. By the way some of you were not using enough ice in your drinks. We had 40 lbs left over. I think we may need to make that sort of thing a regular. The great party, not the left over ice. Lots of folks commented on how much fun it would be to have something like that 3 or 4 times a year. John really looks good all dressed up. It took quite a detective effort to determine the winner of the door prize. I wonder if anyone has ever given a door for the door prize.

Finally note, Mar and I had an America’s Cup party last night at the Surf. We put the race on the big screen and enjoyed a beer or two. I got some pointers and think that it will probably give me an unfair advantage in the race Sat. All of you have now been warned, even if it is after the fact.

Fair winds or strong dock lines.

VICE COMMODORE

Gene Sokolowski

Gene_sokolowski@condordc.com

(904) 321-5662 (home)

(904) 261-9090 (work)

See attached minutes.

REAR COMMODORE:

Joe Blanchard

jlblan2@bellsouth.net

(904) 277-4257 (day)

(800) 567-1148 (pager)

Website

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aisailingclub/

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TREASURER:

Tamara Duncan

curtandtammy@msn.com

(904) 277-6539 (day)

See attached financial report.

Just Cruisin’

Jim Martin

captainjim@mycidco.com

(904)261-2872 (home)

Nothing submitted for the newsletter.

Race Committee

John Brooks Bob Cannon (Offshore)

jkmbrooks@aol.com Jadesail1@aol.com

(904) 277-4507 (home) (904-261-4904 (home)

(904) 333-9174 (cell) (904-556-9566 (cell)

RACING SERIES

2003

Inside Sound and Rivers Racing Series

Race 1 Feb. 22, 2003 Ice Bucket Regatta Start 12:00 noon

(High tide 1:00pm)

Race 2 March 15^thGreen Bush Regatta Start 10:00 am

(Low tide 12:15pm)

Race 3 April 5^th Around the Sound Regatta Start 10:00 am

(High tide 11:00 am)

Race 4 August Bikini Race TBD

Race 5 September Jefferson Smurfit Regatta TBD

Race 6 October Rayonier Regatta TBD

Race 7 November Stars and Stripes TBD

Off Shore Races

(Separate scoring from above)

Nassau Sound Regatta May 10^th time TBA

Florida- Georgia Regatta May TBA

Georgia-Florida Regatta October TBA

SCORING on 7 race series

First Place =1/2 points

Second = 2 points

Third = 3 points

Fourth = 4 points

ETC

DNF (did not finish) = 1 point more than the number of boats in the race

DNS (did not show) =2 points more than the number of boats in the race

One “Throw Out” race will be allowed for the year (best 6 scores)

Boats that serve as Committee Boat will be scored as the average of their best 5 races

(All racers are expected to help Committee Boat — lottery etc)

Point Total for the Year (Series) with the 3 trophies for the lowest points

Program Committee

Charlie Steinkamp

Steiny1642@aol.com

(904) 261-5213 (home)

(904)321-5087 (work)

There will be no speaker for the March meeting due to planned potluck dinner and a plethora/cacophony of business items.   Program planning and the making of arrangements is proceeding The following is a recapitulation of ideas and status.

1.    Sails and Bedding: (I realize this is a strange combination but business is business). April 1 Meeting.
       For those of you that do not know, Jake Hunter (no relation to Hunter Marine) sold Winddancer Sails to Ms. Vici Corbett. Vici owns a bedding business and makes custom springs and mattresses and sheets, spreads, etc., for Hunter Marine and other Yacht Fabricators. Vici is now also in the Sail Loft Business and is currently to be our guest speaker at the April meeting. Several of us have purchased sails from Winddancer Sails and they are highly recommended by Whitney Marine.

2.    Celestial Navigation:
           I personally believe the discussion of GHA, declination, and The Undivided Astronomical Triangle solutions by spherical trigonometry should not be topics of the AISC monthly meeting. Accordingly I am in discussions with Charley Weaver to set up a school for those of you that think that in the event of loss of GPS this might be a useful tool. There will be tuition, cost of books etc. Please advise by email (steiny1642@aol.com) if you are interested, and times that you could best attend and not attend. Charley is thinking about a new two day weekend curriculum with perhaps a follow up day.

3.    Compass -
       Before we had Loran and GPS, along with waypoints and CDI we used a compass. I have been in touch with Island Compass in Orange Park and Steve Colt has agreed to make a presentation. I personally think learning how to adjust a compass and the subject of the magnetic compass is both interesting and useful. There are people who think that it is an outmoded tool along with my sliderule that I keep above my computer in a glass case for emergencies. Again I would be interested in feedback of the number of members interested in a presentation on the compass.

4.   Rules of the Road June 3 meeting.
Charley Weaver has agreed to make a presentation on "Rules of the Road." Charley taught navigation and seamanship among other topics for the US Navy.

5.    Rules of Racing:
       I am looking for a subject matter expert on this subject as there have been some important changes in the last 10 years that some of us (Me!) have not kept current. Any volunteers??? Does any one have any suggestions?

6.    Safety:
       There is an article on "NOYC.org" webpage about 2 Overboard at the J-30 winter nationals. This happened while in the entrance to the New Orleans City marina. It is recommended reading.    I am contacting the US Coastguard AUX for a safety subject matter expert and will keep you advised.

7.    Fishing - Don Whitman "The Rod and Reel Doctor" of Leaders and Sinkers - May 6 Meeting.
       Dragging an artificial lure while sailing at the right time and place can be productive. Until one has tried to battle a 15 pound kingfish, while tacking to dodge another boat they cannot really say they have given the fish an even chance.   There are local reefs, "FA," "FB," etc., that provide both sport and bottom fishing that are within daysail distances. Don Whitman has agreed to make a presentation and I believe this presentation should be in May because of timeliness of the upcoming kingfish season.

There are many good topics not mentioned above and your recommendations are solicited.

Fair winds and following seas,

Land Cruisin’

Linda Leckie

We will be having a potluck dinner at our march meeting. Please bring whatever you wish. The past potlucks have been wonderful due to your generosity .

See you there

Membership Committee

Becky Peterson

Pete7023@bellsouth.net

(904) 491-5014 (home)

Welcome aboard to our new members, Robert and Grace Anderson, Bill and Lin Bass, Robert and Carolyn Sperry and Todd and Billie Trahan. More than half of last year’s members have renewed for 2003, and most have paid their annual dues. Thank you. If we have received your Application but not your dues, please send your check to Tammy. 2003 Membership Application forms will be mailed to members who have not yet renewed. We hope to see you at the next meeting and if you can’t attend, please mail your Membership Application and $50.00 annual dues to Rebecca Peterson, 1313 N. Snapper Lane, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Remember, guests are welcome at the monthly meetings. Bring a friend to share the fun!

Past Commodore

Eric Hughes

hughes.eric@epa.gov

(904) 261-0585 (home)

(904) 232-2464 (work)

HELPFUL WEBSITES:

www.pentagonsailing.org – information on NOAA weather and other useful sailing links

ITEMS FOR SALE:

1994 33.5 Hunter sailboat. Well maintained and outfitted. Bottom job done on 16 March 02. Equipment list available on request. Contact Sam Marks at maureenandsam@cs.com or 277-2240.

AMELIA ISLAND SAILING CLUB
February 4, 2003

Minutes

Commodore Butch Beard called the Meeting to order at approximately 1930.

The minutes of the November ASIC monthly meeting were presented and

approved.

Special Note: Commodore Beard Presented to Outgoing Commodore Hughes the

1st Inaugural "Commodores Flag" for his Service to the Club.

(According to Butch this is a requirement for the next changing of the

Commodores.)

Introduction of guest included:

Martin Stein - Potential Member & Navy Retiree

Todd Strahan - Catalina 250 Owner & New Member & Race Person.

Dianne La Croix - Potential Member & Member of Jim Martins Crew.

Guest Speaker: Clay Hansen of Hansen Marine Services

Discussed in some detail the Differences in Marine Refrigeration & their

Installation

Special Thanks to Charlie Steinkamp bringing us this Presentation.

Committee Reports Were Received:

Treasurer: Balance Sheet Looking Much Better with Yearly Dues Coming In.

Membership: All members to fill out Application Form when submitting Dues.

Race: John Brooks went thru some of the New Racing Procedures to prepare

all racers for the Upcoming Race on Feb 23rd.

Bob Cannon: Wanted to know "Where to Display Our Trophies "? Also there will be a Raft Race on July 19th that a Few Members will try to Participate In.

Cruise: Jim presented the Schedule of Events for the Upcoming Year. These

Included some New Places such as Raft Ups at Cumberland (Especially Moonlit Nights) and an Overnight to the Landing in JAX and Ft George Area.

Landside: Linda discussed the Upcoming Valentines Dance & Dinner Club Get

Together which will be held at the Recreation Center on Atlantic Ave.on Feb 15th. Harvey Williamson to be the Our Band and Entertainment. Pot-Luck for our March Meeting

Program: Charlie Introduced Clay Hansen for the Refrigeration talks and

Promised more New Speakers for our Future Presenters. There was a request for a program on Celestial Navigation. Due its' Dry Content Charlie is trying to Find an Offsite Meeting for those interested.

Rear Commodore: Joe will try to have Our Own Web-site up within the Next 2

months. It will be called 'ameliaislandsail.org'.

PHRF: No Report.

No Old Business

New Business: Discussion on having some get togethers for the Americas

Races at different locations on the Island.

Meeting Adjourned!!

TREASURER’S REPORT

			BALANCE 2/2/03			916.58

2/3/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit		AISC:Membership Dues	250
2/3/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit	Rayonier	AISC:Regattas	100
2/3/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit	Valentine's Party	AISC:Social Events	120
2/4/2003	Sailing Club	227	Kraft Athletic Club	annual room rental	AISC	-250
2/4/2003	Sailing Club	228	City Of Fernandina Beach	Room rental for Valentine 's Dance	AISC:Social Events	-133.75
2/4/2003	Sailing Club	229	Linda Leckie	decorations for Valentine's Dance	AISC:Social Events	-100
2/10/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit	$ from Bob	AISC:Regattas	75
2/10/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit		AISC:Membership Dues	1,150.00
2/10/2003	Sailing Club	DEP	Deposit	Valentine's Dance	AISC:Social Events	390

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			TOTAL 2/3/03 - 2/15/03			1,601.25

			BALANCE 2/15/03			2,517.83


			TOTAL INFLOWS			2,085.00
			TOTAL OUTFLOWS			-483.75

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			NET TOTAL			1,601.25

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