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January- Swim with the Manatees at Crystal River. We drove over to Crystal River, stayed at The Plantation Hotel….an old Southern classical resort (built 1962). We found our very own group of Manatees that stayed with us for over an hour while we played, took pictures and had a perfect warm day. We have gone the last two (2) years….could we make this a yearly item???

FROM THE HELM

Commodore – Charlie Hayes

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February- We had an interesting ride around the port of Jacksonville and learned about the huge tonnage coming thru providing jobs for our Northern Florida community. We are trying to find some new things to do. March- Little Talbot “Fried Chicken Picnic” South-end get together. The club provided the chicken, and we had a chance to get together, visit out by the beach. Lots of attendance…good feedback. End March- Attended Maritime Museum in their new location. Great evening get-together and a visit to the distillery next door. July- Traveled to Palatka, played on the St. Johns

We saw how “old Florida waterway commerce” moved river.

July- Traveled to Salt Springs in the Ocala National Forest, swam at Salt Springs and then ventured out on Lake George and back into Silver Glen Springs. We stayed

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overnight in Palatka, Sunday found us traveling the St Johns River back into swamp country. July 28- birthday for both the Commodore & Vice Commodore found us tubing down the Ichetucknee Springs. OLD KIDS RULE. We had enough people (16)…..maybe we should do this again next summer!

Plan to go to the Sound End- “Little Talbot Island” again September 30th. Start with afternoon drinks-bring own (byob). September cool weather should have hit a few days earlier and the weather should be great. More to come in next few days!!! Gotta check with the ladies to figure out what we need and how to organize. DARLENE….JANET…….help!!!! What we identified but have not done or done enough of…..YET:

Visit Cumberland Island…we haven’t been able to sail and get to the docks because of the damage from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Don’t know we will be able to get boats to the dock, probably not until 2018. Visit Fort Clinch, sit down on the beach by the inlet water and relax…..You can do this with a loved one any afternoon. ANYTHING to do around water. More Parties…..We have several upcoming visits to homes of our members, but we are ALWAYS looking for another outing. Please invite us. My wife is having a Halloween Party in Macon, GA on Oct 21, 2017….. Everyone is invited. Hotel rooms abound and she/we would love to have you come. It’s only a short 4 hour drive.

Dog Days of Scuttlebutt…

OK, so the “dog days” of summer are really related to when the dog star, Sirius, rises with the sun in the morning. But it sure seems like the right phrase to describe the light winds and high temperatures we’ve had making for less than ideal sailing conditions. Well, except for those few days when the conditions were just right – now if only they weren’t usually when those persnickety thunderstorms popped up! According to the National Geographic website, it turns out that due to the earth’s “wobble” the dog days will eventually be in the middle of the winter. Of course, that’s due to occur in about 13,000 years.

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However, just the term “dog days” seems like a great thing to blame for not having anything new to say when John said its Scuttlebutt time again! So, let me state the obvious. We’re looking forward to the return of some steady winds and even a few dock parties. And, even though the clouds blocked the sky for a good portion of our recent eclipse viewing during these “dog days”, we did get a clear look at the start of the eclipse with my homemade pinhole projector. Amazing what you can do with a cardboard box, some aluminum foil (didn’t we used to call that “tin” foil?) and a pin:

What a show! Have to go now and start working on my excuse for next month’s Scuttlebutt.

The AISC web site continues to evolve as more pages and detail are added and we as a club become more familiar in the use and operation of the Wild Apricot software. Recently the home page has been updated. Pages have been added to the site for: Landside, membership and racing. In addition events have been posted for the rest of 2017 in site events calendar page. You will also find a photos page with a slideshow or two. The web site will continue to evolve with added features. I encourage you to look at the web site periodically as planning and informational source. Your feedback is greatly appreciated on what is there, what might be different and suggestions for future enhancements. Thanks for reading and your support. Web Site Address The address of the web site is: ameliaislandsailing.org.

Rear Commodore – Ed Spang

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Aug Beginning Balance: $7033.30 Deposits: $ N/A Expenses: $ N/A Aug Closing Balance: $7033.30

Landside – Darlene Spang

Treasurer – Pat O’lear

The theme for our September meeting will be ‘Farewell to Summer’ - Salads. I’m sure we have more summer weather to come but a social with cold dishes sounds great. Again, many thanks to everyone for all the great dishes you bring to the socials. Ed and I missed the August social but I hear there were some fantastic appetizers. It’s great how you all step up and make our socials a fun/enjoyable event each month. This month, desserts are taken care of so Ballard through Mooney please bring a salad that is more of a main dish. Murphy through Zachary please bring a salad that is more of a side dish. If you bring a dish that needs serving utensils, please bring those as well. I look forward to seeing everyone at the September meeting. Your Landside Team: Darlene Spang Janet Maguire Patty Mooney Toni Rowdon Jan Schuurman Landside themes for Fall September - Farewell to Summer - Salads October - Columbus Day - Italian November - Thanksgiving - Club Providing Ham and Turkey December - Merry Christmas! No Monthly Meeting - Christmas Party: Friday, December 8, 2017

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An AISC Membership application is attached as the last page of the Scuttlebutt!

If you are looking for Marine equipment, let me know and I’ll research it. Also, if you are interested in Marine paint or Marine Electronics, I have some great deals for you. We still have ball caps, embroidery, car tags with AISC logo, and glasses.

Christmas/Holiday Party – Leslie Ritter

Quartermaster’s Corner - Joe Blanchard

Publicity – Graeme Nichol

Membership – Russ Ridley

Please mark your calendars for Friday, December 8, 2017. Tentatively, same time and same place - Fernandina Beach Golf Club. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for this year's party.

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Race Report This years' struggle with the Gods of advance weather forecasting continued Saturday, 8/26. As of Friday night, it appeared we could get the race in before afternoon thunder storms popped up from the East, but Saturday morning the forecast had them coming in at noon with 80% chance of showers around 1100. Based on that, I reluctantly cancelled the event. Seeing no storms in sight at 0930, I motored out to the start line. No rain but also only 5 kts of wind, contrary to the 15-25 Kts predicted. A short but intense shower came thru at 1115 followed by clearing skies and 15-20 Kts. Tricked again! BUT, we will be back in September with multiple races and good times. It’s good I'm not working for the weather channel. I’d be fired! Schedule for remainder of season: September 16 & 23 October 28 November 4 and 18 All subject to discussion and weather. Be safe and have fun If you wish to volunteer for crew duty, give me a call at 904-556-3988, and I will try to get you aboard a boat.

Race Committee – Bob Canon

Past Commodore – Steve Ritter

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Calendar of Events

Tentative Races: September 16 & 23, October 28, and November 4 & 18

Little Talbot State Park: Saturday, September 30. Start with afternoon

drinks-bring own (byob). September cool weather should have hit a few days earlier and the weather should be great.

Christmas/Holiday Party: Friday, December 8 @ Fernandina Beach Golf

Club

For comments and/or suggestions contact:

John Lohr, Scuttlebutt Editor and “Commodore-retired” Johnlohr@comcast.net or 303-229-7692

What is Scuttlebutt? In the 1800’s, a cask on shipboard containing freshwater for a day’s use; Today, information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy; gossip, hearsay, noise, rumor, etc.

“Wow, we were “Fake News” before it was fashionable”, your editor

Scuttlebutt Editor – John Lohr

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For Sale

8 Speed; Folding Bicycle

Great “errand runner” for the next cruise! Lightly Used; Like New Condition - $400

Contact: Tom Clare, 904-557-8888

Membership Application &

BELOW

Below

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In order to ensure accurate, current information ALL members are requested to complete the application

Name(s): _____________________________________; _________________________________________

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Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________

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What interests, experiences, qualifications or accomplishments would you share relative to sailing or boating?

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Waiver: in consideration of the Amelia Island Sailing Club’s (AISC) acceptance of my application for membership, I hereby

waive, release, and discharge any and all claims against the AISC for damages, personal injuries, or property damage which

subsequently accrue to me by reason of my participation in any activity (including without limitation, yacht races, cruises, and

social events) sponsored by the AISC.

NOTE: APPLICATION CANNOT PROCEED WITHOUT YOUR SIGNATURE(S)

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Please return this application and the $100 annual membership fee to:

AISC Membership Committee

PO Box 16143

Fernandina Beach, FL 32035

Amelia Island Sailing Club Membership Application