GREATER NASHVILLE’S OLDEST YACHTING MONTHLY

Harbor Island Yacht Club

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In This Issue * CHANGE OF WATCH CEREMONY AND AWARDS

* 2018 BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

* COMMODORE’S COMMENTS

* WINTER SERIES

* MARDI GRAS PARTY

* SEA SCOUTS NEWS

* SLIP WAIT LISTS

February 2018 Volume 51Number 1

Incoming Commodore Gene Lovelace Takes Command

2018 CHANGE OF WATCH

THE CHANGE of WATCH

The HIYC Member Handbook sums it up

Following an age-old tradition of yacht clubs, the second Sun-

day in January (after New Year’s Day) is designated as the

“Change of Watch”, whereby the new officers for the coming

year are inaugurated. Other happenings on the agenda in-

clude the recognition of members’ achievements over the past

year, with this occasion being the opportunity for club mem-

bers to witness and celebrate these achievements.

16 Former Commodores assembled to welcome new Commodore Gene Lovelace

Randall Butler presents Retiring Senior Governor Sean

Theriot a plaque honoring his service to the Club.

The Iros Cruising Fleet Award is presented to

Anne Beesley.

Pam and Steve Vague receive the Caldwell Service

Award from Dave Brandon

The Nashville Sailing

Foundation Service Award

is presented to Retiring

NSF CEO Mark Fortune by

David DeForges

2018 CHANGE OF WATCH

Bruce Richards presents the Cully

Cobb Memorial Trophy to this years

deserving recipient Andy Griswold.

Andy for his mentorship of the Sea

Scouts is this year’s member who most

exemplifies the Corinthian spirit of

sailing so exhibited by Cully at Harbor

Island.

Outgoing Commodore Randall Butler presents

a Commodore’s Service Award to Former Race

Chair Tim Naeser to promoting racing at HIYC

Andy Griswold presents the Most Improved

Youth Sailor to Garrett Ostrander

Race Chair Jim Doran presents the Stann Tro-

phy to Rick Fielder

Rear Commodore Randall Butler pre-

sents the Long Distance Cruising

Award to Joe and Maribeth Hagan

Rear Commodore Randall Butler presents Susan

Vaughn with a Commodore’s Service Award

thanking her for her exceptional service to the

Club with through her management of the

“ship’s store”

A Commodore Service

Award was presented to

Tom and Kaye Mason for

the amazing job they did

promoting and managing

the HIYC Club Catalina22

Tom and Kaye were una-

ble to attend the Change

of Watch meeting.

*** 2018 Committees ***

Board of Governors

Commodore Gene Lovelace Jr. Governor Jim McCann

Vice Commodore Robert Carlton Governor Dan Haskell

Secretary Don Kaufman Sr. Governor Brian Smokler

Treasurer Fred Beesley

Rear Commodore Randall Butler

Kim Taylor Account Services

HIYC Committees and Responsibilities:

Club Boats (open)

Grounds Ted Chapin

Harbormaster CJ Pierce& Konstantin Tchernouchenko

Historical Commission Fred Beesley, Beth Marshall, Cathy Cobb

House Manager Markley & Julie Gordon

Long Range Planning Don Kaufman , Cindy Lovelace, Ray Shelide

Membership Pam Vague, Howard Toole

On Call Joe Ballard, Nelson Miller, Bob Carlton, Randall Butler

Race Chair Jim Doran

Power Boats Jim Milliman, John Robertson

Ships Store Susan Vaughn, Jr Governor Jim McCann

Coral Reef Sailing Apparel

Social Cindy Lovelace , Beth Marshall

Webmaster Drew Griswold

Affiliates:

Nashville Sailing Foundation Rear Commodore Randall Butler

Sea Scouts Andy Griswold, Brian Laidlaw

Vanderbilt Sailing Club Derek Doss—Commodore

V-15 Fleet Jim Milliman

Docks & Fleets:

Mooring Fleet Don Kaufman

A Dock Allen Mirse, Mark Endicott

B Dock Nelson Miller

C Dock Rick Fielder

Sea Scout News

The new year has started out going gang busters. When it’s cold and dark out our numbers nor-

mally fall a bit. Only having 3-4 youth attend the weekly meetings is not unusual for January. But

so far this year we’ve been averaging 10-14 youth at our weekly meets. But the one thing we’re

not happy about is that once again we’re the only Sea Scout Ship in Middle Tennessee. Three

years ago there were five. And I am only aware of a couple of others in the state that are currently

active. Although we do have an advantage with the wonderful facility we enjoy at HIYC and fan-

tastic support from the club. Many other Sea Scout Ships really struggle in these areas. And on

average a Sea Scout Ship will only last three or four years. In our case we’re now at twenty five

years.

In mid January we were to be attending the annual Venturing/Sea Scouting Klondike derby which is

held at the Latimer High Adventure camp in East Tennessee. No this is not actually Sea Scouting

but our presence helps to get the word out about this organization. And it has helped in the past

for us to pick up new members and assisted other Sea Scout Ships in the area to get started. But

a snow storm prevented the event from happening. What??? This is a Klondike derby. It should

be held in the snow. And I agree. But the road to Latimer is dangerous any time there is ice or

snow. Thus we will be trying again in mid February. Last year we had two six youth teams to take

part. Hopefully we will have as many again this year.

Each year several thousand Boy Scouts across the United Stated will earn the highest rank of Ea-

gle. But less than 100 Sea Scout youth will earn the highest rank of Quarter Master. I am proud to

announce that one of our Sea Scouts, Alex Day has finished all the requirements for Quarter Mas-

ter. This was accomplished in mid December of last year. There is still some paperwork to be fin-

ished and a ceremony to plan. But we are excited and proud of this accomplishment. Hopefully

we’ll be able to hold the ceremony at HIYC later this spring.

Speaking of accomplishments we’re proud of Sea Scout Garrett Ostrander for his being presented

with the Junior Sailor Award for 2017.

Like I said we’re going like gang busters. Something tells me it’s going to be a good year for our

Sea Scouts.

Andy Griswold

COMMODORE’S

COMMENTS

Upon being given the helm from 2017 Commodore Randall Butler at our Change of Watch cere-

monies on January 7, I shared with those present these words;

"I thank the membership as well as the nomination from our past commodores for this honor. I never dreamed many years ago when I first came to HIYC to participate in Lots-A-Lasers at the invitation of my longtime friend Bruce Richards, that I would be standing here, at the helm, as

your commodore.

You have given me the privilege of serving year long terms as Jr Governor, Governor, and Sr. Governor. After a few years rest, I have been honored to serve most recently, year terms as Secretary, Vice Commodore, and now begin as the 58th Commodore of Harbor Island Yacht

Club. WOW.

I will not be in any way perfect. I do promise strive to be Kind, Fair and Firm, to hold this of-fice informed by our half- century of history, and governed by the 10 Articles of our Constitu-

tion.

I will strive to filter all matters as informed by Article III of our Constitution

(which hangs in our board room)

Article III begins...The purpose of the club is to promote sailing in all of its branches....

That is our purpose... to promote our love of SAILING

I love sailing. One of the best things about HIYC is that ever where we turn, we are surrounded

by men and women, boys and girls who also love the magic of sailing.

You may notice from my 2018 Commodore photo above, that I choose to have my portrait taken in our club board room, surrounded by the photos of the 57 past commodores. When I look around this room, I pause to give thanks for all the leadership and commitment of those who have come before us. HIYC would not exist without their vision, commitment, hours of volun-teer service, and financial investment. But that number is only a fraction of the many members

before, and who are here now so vital in allowing us to stand at this present place in history.

There is an ancient writing I pass along… “we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses” That is what I have been thinking about in my new role as your Commodore. I am surrounded by a host of sailors, past and present, who all loved and love to sail and to provide opportunities

for others to love and enjoy sailing.

Let’s love sailing…

Friendship and Support,

Gene

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NOTICE OF RACE Mardi Gras

Cruiser Regatta – February 24, 2018

INVITATION - Harbor Island Yacht Club cordially invites you and your crew to attend the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Cruiser Regatta, February 24, 2018 on Old Hickory Lake in Old Hickory, TN.

RULES

The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).

Changes to the following RRS sections will be made for this regatta: 29.1 (Individual Recall), 32.2 (Shortening of Course after the Start), 33(a) (Changing the Next Leg of the Course), 35 (Time Limit and Scores), 42.3(h) (Propulsion-Exceptions), 44.2 (Two-Turns Penalty), 61.1(a) (Informing the Protestee), 62.1(a) (Redress), A2 (Series Scores), A4.1 (Low Point Scoring System), A8.2 (Scoring – Series Ties), A11 (Scoring Abbreviations), Race Signal AP (Postponement).

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - The Sailing Instructions will be available at registration. A draft is available at www.hiyc.org.

CLASSES - Light A, Heavy A, Heavy B, and C classes are anticipated for this event

ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

The regatta will be open to all cruiser or racer/cruiser boats properly registered with HIYC. Participants may enter the race by complet-ing registration at the table in the HIYC clubhouse before the skippers' meeting.

Each boat sailing in a handicap class must have an established PHRF rating that has been assigned by the HIYC-PHRF Committee. If your boat is not listed on the HIYC Ratings List, please submit a HIYC Rating Application prior to the regatta. To obtain a PHRF rating, please contact Peter Bennett at peter.bennett@Nissan-Usa.com

FEES - The Regatta registration fee is $20.00. Sign-ups at hiyc.org.

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY February 24, 2018 9:00 am: Registration, Coffee and Donuts 10:00 am: Skippers’ Meeting 11:25 am: Warning Signal

RACING

The racing will consist of river distance courses for all classes.

One race will constitute a series.

No races will be started in less than three (3) knots of sustained wind as determined by the Race Committee.

THE SITE, RACING AREA AND COURSE

Harbor Island Yacht Club will be the site of all shore-side activities.

The racing area is between mile Cumberland River 216.5 and mile 227 on Old Hickory Lake. The Distance Course will begin at a start-ing line between mile 220 and mile 225. The course will be further described in the Sailing Instructions.

The course, set on Old Hickory Lake, may intersect the navigational channel. Commercial traffic (barges) and deep-draft craft in the channel have right-of-way over sailboats and must be treated with utmost respect. When a boat sailing under these rules meets a vessel that is not, the rules of Part 2 (When Boats Meet) are replaced by the Inland Navigation Rules. Any boat impeding the passage of a right-of-way vessel is subject to protest by the race committee or the protest com-mittee.

ON-THE-WATER COMMUNICATIONS – VHF radio channel 68 will be used by the Race Committee for warnings and communications to the competitors while on the water. All competitors are required to have and use a VHF Radio.

PRIZES - Trophies will be awarded for all classes to the top three (3) finishers.

WAIVER - Competitors in this event are participating entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. Competitors agree that the race organizers (organizing authority, race committee, protest committee, host club, sponsors, or any other organization or official) will not be responsible for damage to any boat or other property or the injury to any competitor, including death, sustained as a result of participation in this event. As an inducement to the race organizers to produce the regatta, each competitor agrees that by participat-ing in this event each competitor is deemed to have waived all claims against and released the race organizers from any and all liability associated with such competitor’s participation in this event to the fullest extent permitted by law and is deemed to have warranted that he has obtained this same release of the race organizers by each crew member.

INSURANCE - Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance.

13. LAUNCHING & ACCESS - Launching, docking and hauling may be done at Harbor Island Yacht Club free of charge. Access to the club is through a security gate. Non-HIYC members may scroll down to and dial CLUB on the gate control panel and ask that it be opened.

FURTHER INFORMATION - For further information please contact Randall Butler. Send email to: jdoranjr@bellsouth.net

The first race was the Change of Watch and

the series continues every Saturday until the

Mardi-Gras Finale on February 24th. Come

on out to the lake and have some fun! See

the race course map for more information.

2018 WINTER SERIES

Individual TIME OF DAY TIME OF DAY PHRF 5 mile 8 mile

Rating hour min. sec hour min. sec

Hemple Marshall 18 315 11 55 19 11 51 30

Jerry Rudden ComPac 19 270 12 0 0 12 0 0 Mulitiple O/D Catalina 22 270 12 0 0 12 0 0

Ablamowicz Seafarer 23 261 12 0 56 12 1 30

Multiple O'Day 25 237 12 3 26 12 5 30

Mulitiple Northstar 500 228 12 4 23 12 7 0

Grissom Pearson 27 222 12 5 0 12 8 0

Levine Columbia 29 219 12 5 19 12 8 30

Dodge C&C 25 210 12 6 15 12 10 0

Kock Beneteau First 26 207 12 6 34 12 10 30

Tempelmeyer S2 22 207 12 6 34 12 10 30

Mulitiple O/D Swiftsure 33 198 12 7 30 12 12 0

Zyg Durski Hunter 30 192 12 8 8 12 13 0

Carlton Catalina 30 189 12 8 26 12 13 30

Ballard Pearson 323 186 12 8 45 12 14 0

Fielder, Frazier Albin Ballard 30 186 12 8 45 12 14 0

Waller Tartan 28 SD 186 12 8 45 12 14 0

Drew Griswold Pearson 33 183 12 9 4 12 14 30 Brock Short Beneteau 20 180 12 9 23 12 15 0 Marcelo Perez Catalina 30 TM 180 12 9 23 12 15 0 Cain Tanzer 25 180 12 9 23 12 15 0

Martin Cape Dory 36 180 12 9 23 12 15 0

Mulitiple O/D J-22 OD 174 12 10 0 12 16 0

Griswold, Andy Pearson 30 174 12 10 0 12 16 0

Mulitiple O/D J-24 OD 168 12 10 38 12 17 0

Paul Latour S2 7.9 168 12 10 38 12 17 0 James O'Dell S2 7.9 FK MH 159 12 11 34 12 18 30 Brock Short Jeanneau 349 153 12 12 11 12 19 30

Lovelace Beneteau 32s5 150 12 12 30 12 20 0

Rick Fielder J 30 141 12 13 26 12 21 30

Beason Beneteau 345 135 12 14 4 12 22 30

Beesley J-32 Spinnaker 123 12 15 19 12 24 30

Marc Girone J-70 120 12 15 38 12 25 0

Robertson J-29 111 12 16 34 12 26 30

Rob McDonald Nelson Marek 105 12 17 11 12 27 30

Hardesty C&C 99 102 12 17 30 12 28 0

Theriot J-105 99 12 17 49 12 28 30

Collins Corsair F26 46 12 23 20 12 37 20

NOTICE OF RACE

Cruiser Regatta – February 24, 2018

C Start/Finish

Slightly downstream

from the mouth of

Drake’s creek mile

222.2

Slightly upstream

from Lindsley light

mile226

WINTER SERIES RACE COURSE

HIYC

Due to cancellation of both the Change of Watch Regatta and the January 13 race, The

Winter Series Races for 2018 will begin on January 20 and run every Saturday un-

til February 17. With the exception of the Change of Watch regatta, all races are pursuit

starts. The winter series is self monitored. There is no committee or chase boat. Com-

petitors sail at there own start time and at their own risk. There is no formal skipper

meeting the day of the race. However if there are circumstances or weather changes

that lead to an informal meeting leading to cancellation of the race or change of race

course, this is acceptable and encouraged. The criteria for a race to be held is when

the temperature is 40 degrees or greater established by the forecast at10:00 PM Friday

night on Channel 4. There are two race course options. A 5 mile and 8 mile course will

be determined by wind speed. The course choice will be posted on the club house race

board. If it is predicted with an average of 5 MPH we will use the 5 mile course. If it is

predicted greater than 5 mph we will use the 8 mile course. The spirit of the Winter Se-

ries is to develop crew, try different tactics, and have fun.

*** February 2018 Dock Slip and Mooring

A Dock B Dock C Dock D Dock Mooring

Field

Temporary

Slips

Allen Mirse Nelson Miller Paul Latour Randall Butler Don Kauf-

man

Rear Commo-

dore

Osborne 10-12-

95 Carson

2-13-

04 Carson

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04 Carson

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Car-son

2-13-04 Carson 2-13-

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Carson 2-13-

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Ablamowicz

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Ablamowicz

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Ablamowicz

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Pierce

3-7-11 Tcher-nouchenko

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Ablamowicz 9-12-

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Tcher-nouchenko

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Tcher-nouchenko

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Tcher-nouchenko

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Doeblin

7-14-15 Pierce 3-7-11

Passifume 8-12-

11 Pierce 3-7-11 Pierce 3-7-11 Pierce 3-7-11 Grant

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Grant 9-13-

11 Passifume

8-12-

11 Passifume

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11 Passifume

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11 Passifume

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Tchernouchenko 1-17-

11 Grant

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11 Grant

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11 Grant

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11 Briggs

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Briggs 11-09-

11 Briggs

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11 Kaufman

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12 Briggs

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11 Kaufman

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Kaufman 4-10-

12 Kaufman

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12 Theriot 5-9-12 Kaufman

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12 Theriot 5-9-12

Theriot 5-9-12 Theriot 5-9-12 Gorska 6-12-

12 Theriot 5-9-12 Gorska

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Gorska 6-12-

12 Gorska

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12 Marley

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12 Gorska

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12 Marley

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Marley 6-12-

12 Marley

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12 Gordon

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12 Marley

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12 Gordon

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Gordon 6-14-

12 Gordon

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12 Durski

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13 Gordon

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Durski 8-17-

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13 Doran

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13 Doran

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Doran 12-10-

13 Doran

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13 Miller 7-9-14 Doran

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13 Miller 7-9-14

Miller 7-9-14 Miller 7-9-14 McDonald 12-10-

14 Miller 7-9-14 McDonald

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McDonald 12-10-

14 McDonald

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14 Eller

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04 McDonald

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Bo-guszewski

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Boguszewski 1-20-

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Bo-guszewski

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Bo-guszewski

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Bo-guszewski

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15 Girone

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15 Girone

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15 Chambers

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Chambers 4-14-

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15 Chambers

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15 Anderson

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Gerasimopo 8-10-

16 Anderson

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15 Anderson

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15 Anderson

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Gerasi-mopo

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Anderson 11-17-

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Gerasi-mopo

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Gerasi-mopo

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Gerasi-mopo

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16 Ostrander

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16 Mason

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16 Mason

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16 Mason

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16 Mason

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16 Parshall

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Hayes 2-7-17 Hayes 2-7-17 Hayes 2-7-17 Hayes 2-7-17 Hayes 2-7-17

D. Taylor 9-5-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17 D. Taylor 9-5-17

D. Lovelace 1-5-18 D. Love-lace

1-5-18 D. Love-lace

1-5-18 D.Lovelace

1-5-18 D. Love-lace

1-5-18

To be placed on this list, you are required to notify the Rear Commodore by email (rsbutler3@aol.com) or text (615/504-

4438). Names will not be added to list and will be removed irrespective of seniority if a member is not in good standing; i.e.,

*** New Members ***

We are happy to welcome three new members to our club. At the January Board Meeting, Membership Chairs

Pam Vague and Howard Toole presented three new applications which were approved by a vote of the board.

Richard Burner of Murfreesboro, TN has previous experience crewing on J-24, J40, J105, Hunter 30, Olson

30, S2 9.1 and S2 7.3 boats. For those in need of avid, experienced crew you may reach Richard by email at

Richburner@msn.com.

Rich has joined as an active member and has just purchased Ania Gorska’s Catalina 22

Also joining HIYC are Martin and Rhonda Laight of Hendersonville The Laights have two sons.

Martin is a composer and writer, and Rhonda is an accounting manager. They are current owners of a Catali-

na 25 which will not be moored at Harbor Island at this time. Martin sailed back in his high school days but is

just easing back into the sailing scene. If you are looking for crew to daysail or race try contacting Martin and

Rhonda. Martin can be reached at martinlaight@aol.com.

Please welcome Daniel and Racheal Lovelace to HIYC as an active member. The Lovelace family resides in

Old Hickory and are parents of two daughters Mallory and Meredith. Daniel and Racheal have recently moved

to Old Hickory from Knoxville. Daniel is employed by UPS and Racheal is a media buyer for MP Media and

Promotions.

Daniel and Rachael are current owners of a Catalina 22 which will be kept at HIYC. Daniel claims to have both

cruising and racing experience which he gained by sailing with his father on the waters of Old Hickory Lake.

The Lovelaces have expressed interest in cruising, racing, and assisting with sailing camp. You can reach

Daniel at daniellrlovelace@gmail.com and Racheal can be reached at rachealalovelace@gmail.com

*** 2018 Frostbite ***

Put on your foul weather gear and layer up for the Frostbite series of racing on Old Hickory Lake.

Gather in the clubhouse at noon and race at 1:00 pm every Sunday throughout January and Febru-

ary. Meet again after the race for a hot toddy if you like.

HOT TODDY!

*****ATTENTION ALL MOORING FLEET BOAT OWNERS***** A Message from Mooring Fleet Captain Don Kaufman:

In accordance with the rules for docks and moorings published in 2015 we are re-quiring the following: · All members wishing for a 2018 mooring assignment must fill out an application. · The application must have attached a copy of your certificate of insurance and a copy of your current TWRA Registration Card. · You must state that your boat is in condition to be sailed, and if not must de scribe the required work and indicate a timeline for the completion of the repairs. · The Club Treasurer must confirm that your membership is in good standing with all dues and fees current. · Your mooring application must be received by Feb 28, 2018. · Please make sure to include your emergency contact phone number. The application form may be found on the HIYC website ·

*** Attention Mooring Fleet ***

*** Other Odd Stuff & Pictures ***

REMINDER

THE GATE CODE HAS CHANGED

THE NEW CODE IS

#2020 ACCESS TO THE MEMBERS AREA OF THE WEBSITE IS

Logon: sailhiyc

TO:

Harbor Island Yacht Club

Located on Old Hickory Lake

Visit us On-line at www.HIYC.org

Schedule of Events

2018 Officers Commodore—Gene Lovelace Vice Commdore Bob Carlton Secretary— Don Kaufman Treasurer—Fred Beesley Rear Commodore—Randall Butler Senior Governor—Brian Smokler Governor— Dan Haskell Junior Governor— Jim McCann

Harbor Island Yacht Club

PO Box 8117

Hermitage, TN 37076-9998

February 2018

03 Sat—Winter Series # 5

04 Sun—Frostbite #4

06 Tue— Board Meeting

10 Sat—Winter Series #6

10 Sat— Mardi Gras Party

11 Sun—Frostbite #5

13 Tue—Fat Tuesday

14 Wed—Valentine’s Day

17 Sat—Winter Series #7

18 Sun—Frostbite #6

19 Mon—President’s Day

24 Sat—Mardi Gras Regatta

25 Sun—Frostbite #7

March 2018

03 Sat—Warterfield March Winds

06 Tue—Board Meeting

11 Sun—Daylight Saving Time

17 Sat—Cully Cobb 50K

24 Sat—Spring Clean up day & lunch

24 Sat—Spring Quarterly Meeting

Thanks to Andy Griswold & Don Kaufman for providing this month’s pictures. Please send any pictures

that you would like to be included in the next issue of the Anchorline to Don Kaufman at Kauf-

mandj@sbcglobal.net.