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Saturday, May 23rd Appetizers – 6:00 PM Dinner – 7:00 PM

Crustacean Lovers Shrimp, Salad, Bread

Beverages $15.00 per Person

Non-Crustacean Lovers Veggie & Cheese Pizza

Salad, Beverages $5.00 per Person

Reservation Deadline: Monday, May 18th

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RALPH “R.G.” SMITHSON COMMODORE

CYC members Randy Schonagen (Soling) and Ron Mitchell (San Juan 24) carried the day in the spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes, respectively, at the 2009 Rocky Top Invitational Regatta that also doubled as the '09 DIYRA Championships.

Randy Schonagen is the overall DIYRA champion with Ron Mitchell second.

Randy skippered his boat to first place in races two and three after finishing fourth in race one of the three-race regatta. No races were held Sunday morning when adequate wind failed to materialize. Mitchell won all three races in the non-spinnaker class Saturday.

Todd Weir (Santana 20) finished just a point behind Schonagen after posting fin-ishes of 2-3-2. Third went to Johnny Ballatin (B25), who won race one and then went 4-5 .

John Bocko (Helms 25) had a super re-gatta, going 2-2-5 to capture second in the non-spinnaker class. Jerry deLaurentis (Cal 25 MKII) took third place.

Twenty-six boats entered the regatta, the largest fleet in several years and a 300 per-cent increase over last May, and included Rob Mayfield in his J92S from Horizon Yacht Club and two B25s from Nashville and Grand Rivers, Ky.

The regatta enjoyed amazing wind in the teens on Saturday and the usual drifter on Sunday morning. But it was a fantastic weekend, thanks to the great work by a host of CYC volunteers. And next year we'll do it all over again! Photos courtesy Elaine Gamey. To see more of her RTR photographs:

http://www.jeffandeileen.smugmug.com/share/DCyqYb1io2IwA

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1st Place: Ron Mitchell & Crew

2nd Place: John Bocko & Crew

3rd Place: Jerry de Laurentis & Crew

1st Place: Randy Schonagen & Crew

2nd Place: Todd Weir & Crew 3rd Place: Johnny Ballatin & Crew

FULL REGATTA RESULTS ON FOLLOWING PAGE

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Overall DIYRA Champion: Randy Schonagen RTR Results by Division: Non-Spinnaker Place Skipper Class Finishes Point Total 1 Ron Mitchell San Juan 24 1st 1st 1st 3 2 John Bocko Helms 25 2nd 2nd 5th 9 3 Jerry deLaurentis Cal 25 MKII 5th 8th 3rd 16 4 Sid Fulton Helms 27 4th 12th 2nd 18 5 Jamie Northcutt Cal 28-2 10th 5th 4th 19 6 Sea Scouts Catalina 22 7th 7th 7th 21 7 RG Smithson J24 3rd 4th DNF 25 8 Frank Gloss Ericson 32 6th 3rd DNF 27 9 Dana Dawson San Juan 28 11th 10th 8th 29 10 Keith Isakson Beneteau 235 12th 9th 9th 30 11 Chuck Meyer Santana 20 8th 6th DNS 32 12 Tom Grove Caliber 28 9th DNF 6th 33 13 Kevin Johnson Easterly 38 DNF 13th 10th 41 14 John Tyner Hunter 27 13th 11th DNF 42 15 Mark McCormick Beneteau 235 DNF DNS DNS 16 Tom Sears Hunter 33 DNF DNF DNS

RTR Results by Division: Spinnaker Place Skipper Class Finishes Point Total 1 Randy Schonagen Soling 4th 1st 1st 6 2 Todd Weir Santana 20 2nd 3rd 3rd 7 3 Johnny Ballatin B25 1st 4th 5th 10 4 Kurt Finnie Soling 6th 2nd 4th 12 5 Frank Larimer Santana 20 5th 5th 3rd 13 6 Chip Riddle* B25 3rd 6th 6th 15 7 Lloyd Parker Tartan 33 7th 7th 7th 21 8 Lem Stevens** B25 10th 8th 8th 26 9 Jeff Gamey Pearson 26 8th 9th 9th 26 10 Rob Mayfield*** J92-S 9th 10th 10th 29

*Kentucky Lake Sailing Club / **Percy Priest Yacht Club / ***Horizon Yacht Club

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Photos courtesy Rebecca Fairbanks. For more of her RTR photos click on link: Fairbanks

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Another month has passed with many projects completed thanks to all the volunteers who came to the April-Saturday work party because we were rained out in March.

The summer slips reconstruction is complete.

The new railway was installed on a day with sleet and sun!! The rail car was welded in spots to “beef up” several joints. Braces were removed, and ties and rails were checked below the water to insure the correct amount of gravel ballast. A new shed has to be built to protect the motor and winch.

The club house and adjoining bath house have a new coat of paint. Bob Patterson’s company put new gravel throughout the drive. A new security fence is installed on the west property line. Visi-tors from Cove Park have wandered onto the club property uninvited.

Major electrical repairs were completed on the East and Dave’s docks. The walkway lighting is being reviewed for repair or upgrade.

Dwight Guinn and his “concrete crew” of Johnny Ballatin, George Hubbell, Bob Hunt and Chuck Meyer built a form and poured concrete to extend the approach ramp at the west boat ramp.

Horace Beckner completed the maintenance on the boat lift system and had an instructional class for several members. If you need certification or a refresher, please contact Sandra Ford-Johnson.

Several boards on the West dock need replacing. The Board is evaluating proposals to begin replac-ing the West dock system.

I will ask Sandra to post a list of “To Do Pro-jects” . You can pick a project that best suits

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your talents. Let me know prior to starting so I can give you details. Several members have approached me that they are available Monday – Friday. Others prefer to work Saturday mornings when the weather is cool. This approach will allow members to get their required work hours as time per-mits. There are areas near the West dock and ramp that need clearing. I’ve ordered a trash container for the large debris. There are painting projects as well as other tasks to improve the appearance of OUR club.

Lately, I’ve noticed the doors to the club house are left unlocked and the fans left running. Please remember to turn off all lights when not in use and lock the build-ing as you leave. In advance, thanks for your cooperation in this regard.

I hope you feel the same pride I do when I enter the club grounds and see all the pro-jects YOU have completed. Be proud of your accomplishments! If you have any suggestions, please contact me at your con-venience.

Rear Commodore

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organizational objec-tives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. ~Andrew Carnegie

Welcome new members… Bryan Goldberg Danny & Colleen Sturdevan

Resignations - Effective April 14, 2009 John & Janie Johnson

Current Membership 191 Active • 11 Honorary • 8 Students

Total Membership Count: 210 25 Inactive Members

Board Meeting Minutes are located on the library shelves in the clubhouse.

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The CYC Library, located in the lobby of the clubhouse, is open

every Sunday from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Items may be checked out for two weeks. To return library items when the library is not open, place the items in the book return box either on the corner table in the lobby or on the table near the phone.

The April edition of the Practical Sailor has reviews of low cost VHF radios, 7x50 binoculars, nesting cook-ware, and rust penetrates. Copies of the current and past Practical Sailor magazines are available in a 3-ring binder to the left of the fireplace. They are on the open shelving and are available to read 24/7. Original issues are only available during library hours.

The following books will be added to the library shelves this month. CYC thanks those of you who have donated new and used books to the library. In the Seamanship section, “Reading the Weather, Modern Techniques for Yachtsmen”, by Alan Watts, describes the state of the art essentials for predicting

weather and “Spinnaker” by R ‘Bunty’ King, dis-cusses all aspects of design, handling, and trimming of the spinnaker. In the History/Adventure section, “ The Sea Wolf”, by Jack London, is a sea adventure story every boater should read and “Adrift, Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea”, by Steven Callahan, is a per-sonal account of survival in the Atlantic Ocean.

May 17 and 24 are the available library work slots for this month. Most slots are available for the high wa-ter season extending through October. Sign up now while the selection is good. Earn one work hour for each library duty worked. Interested in volunteering for library duty?

May 2009 Schedule: May 3rd Valone May 10th Valone May 17th Available, please volunteer May 24th Available, please volunteer May 31st Valone

mbmccormick@charter.net

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Three Sea Scouts sailed their Catalina 22, Goldie in the Rocky Top. It was the first keelboat regatta for the three 14 year olds, Luke Schwarzentraub (CYC),

Gray Carter and Evan Widloski. They enjoyed the opportunity to mix it up with the big boys - most of the boats were bigger than their boat. The winds were spectacular. In the second race the clew blew out on their jib so they had to change sails which took several minutes, unfortunately, on corrected time they missed first place in that race by eleven seconds. But they learned a lot and are very appre-

ciative of the op-portunity to have been able to sail.

Ship 300 invites CYC adults who wish to volun-teer to assume some leadership on a regular basis to expand the program. The current ship complement is an even dozen. There is space for 50 more youths. It is a bargain at $11 per year. If you know a boy or girl age 14 to 21 who is interested, please have them call 980-0879 and ask for George. We'd love to have

them. Right now the ship is meeting two Saturday afternoons a month plus activities such as the recent regatta. Yep, the youth learn by doing in maintaining their boats and sailing them. Ask a youth in your neighborhood or church, "What did you do last weekend?"

Sea Scouting, which began in 1912, has scads of opportunity. We try to highlight some of these for you from time to time. Newly mentioned here is South Padre Island High Adven-ture Sea Base, Laguna Station, which offers four programs featuring sailing, fishing, SCUBA certification, and an island adventure. All are week-long adventure-packed experi-ences. Some of the program options include a fun program in marine biology, snorkeling, small boat handling, wind surfing, beach time and an opportunity to visit "Old Mex-ico." More can be learned at www.lagunastation.org.

In addition, there is a high adventure opportunity floating the Rio Grande River, but it is bet-ter that you ask Kevin Johnson who did this in his youth.

Sea Scout Ship 300 is a part of the Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America. When little else moves...Thistles sail.

980-0879 or ship300sails@yahoo.com Photo’s Courtesy: Eileen Gamey

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Registration is still open for all three weeks. However, some fleets are reach-ing capacity. You are urged to register soon to assure your child’s placement in their preferred fleet. All registration is done online via the clubs website, www.concordyachtclub.org. Sail Camp registration is listed under “activities.” Concord Yacht Club members are re-minded that they pay a lower tuition fee than the public. Your work hours, the facil-ity use and club fees help maintain the fleets that are used in all educational train-ing. Sail Camp uses the Opti, Sunfish and JY 15 fleets during the daytime hours (9am - 5:00pm) Monday through Friday of the first three weeks of June. The CYC Mem-ber tuition rate is extended to your rela-tives. Many Grandparents, Aunts and Un-cles have taken advantage of this program to host a young relative for one week of fun. We guarantee those kids come home tired!

Guess how most folks hear of Sail Camp? “Word of mouth!” Kids who attend Sail Camp talk about it. They encourage their friends & relatives. Many club members tell their neighbors who have children be-tween the 8 - 15 years age range. After 16 years of consecutively running sail camp, we have a good proportion of teenagers and they love the excitement, challenges and social aspect of camp. All of last years staff grew up through Sail Camp, even the Head Instructor and Shore Direc-

tor! They return to work and support Sail Camp because they feel strongly about this program and want to see it continue. For many, Sail Camp was and still is their favorite summer camp.

These last two years we have focused on bringing new, younger campers in. The promotion through Knox County schools and your “word of mouth” is working. Our numbers of 8 to 11 year olds is growing, and we still have room to build that age group. The Optimist boats are fantastic beginning sailing vessels for these young-sters.

NEEDS: occasional volunteers - As Sail Camp is reducing to three weeks this sum-mer, it is probable that we will have less volunteers present during the weekdays to help the staff manage campers. If you have any extra time between the hours of 9am - 5:00pm on a Monday - Friday please check in with the Shore Director at the clubhouse by calling 671-1210. Adult volunteers help assure a safe environment

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for campers through observation & prep-ping supplies and running errands off grounds, as the staff can not leave. Mon-day mornings and Friday evenings are always most hectic. Fridays we have an award ceremony and provide a meal, where we can always use an extra hand.

Last year, one club member saw me try to replace a broken window downstairs, while dealing with other camp issues. He quietly walked up and volunteered to fin-ish chalking it in and I jumped at his gen-erous offer. Two years ago a club mem-ber saw me struggling with carpeting on the gangplank Opti dock. He volunteered to come back the next day with his tools and lay it, and he did. CYC has a strong history of the Volunteer Spirit. Thank you all so much.

Big Boat Rides is a popular compo-nent to Sail Camp and campers have re-quested we offer this all three weeks of camp this summer. The dates are May 3, 10th and 17th in late afternoon, 3:15 - 5:00pm. Campers and staff are divided into small groups to join a captain on his larger vessel to experience a different sailing experience. We need about six boats per week. If this is something you

are interested in doing, please contact Suzi at richters@usit.net

Final Note: Reminder that Sail Camp is a youth program (kids from 8 through teens around all day). As a youth program, we are sensitive to the presence of alco-hol and adult language. We use the beach pavilion area as an outdoor class-room for the sunfish fleet between 9am and 5:00pm. It is not the time to host a wine picnic with your friends at the beach. As unpleasant for you as for the kids probably.

The staff is well aware of no alcohol dur-ing work hours and all of our programs need to abide by this rule. Sail Camp is not stopping you from “relaxing in an adult manner” on your vessel. But please don’t invite campers or staff on board during that time, and as mother always said…discretion.

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Learn to sail at Concord Yacht Club this summer! The Basic Keelboat Certification is the first stepping stone in US Sailing's Keelboat Certification System, and our classes are designed for adult beginners, age 18 and up. The only pre-requisite is that you must be able to swim 50 yards without a life jacket.

To sign up for either course, please fill out the registration form and mail your check (payable to Con-cord Sailing Center) to:

Bob Hunt, Keelboat Instructor 12004 South Fox Den Drive ~ Knoxville, Tennessee 37934 Questions? Please contact Bob Hunt at (865) 256-7511 or rfhunt@tds.net

Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis, as payment is received. Class size is limited, so please register early. You will receive an email confirming your place in class when we receive your registration materials. No refunds will be made for students who cancel less than two weeks prior to the first night of class.

Basic Keelboat Certification Course #1 Dates & Times: May 28, 2009 5:30-9:30pm May 29, 2009 5:30-9:30pm May 30, 2009 9am-5pm Certification Test: May 31, 2009 9am – 2pm Includes knot-tying test, on-the-water skills test, and written test. Cost - $425 per person

Skills taught during the course will include: • Rigging & de-rigging the boat • Starting, stopping, & controlling boat speed while

sailing • Leaving & returning to the dock under sail or out-

board • Using sail controls • Tacking, jibing, & getting out of the no-go-zone • Sailing around a set course • Basic navigation rules • The heave-to maneuver • Depowering sails • Overboard recovery methods, and more.

This is an intensive, long-weekend course for Keelboat Certification, taught by US-Sailing certified instructors. Because of the intensive nature of the class, please register early and read all course materials prior to the first night of class (arrangements may be made with the in-structor for textbook pickup). The course will be taught in Catalina 22s. On the first day, please come prepared to get in the water and take the swimming test. The last day will in-clude a written test, knot-tying test, and sailing skills test. Students who successfully complete US Sailing's basic keelboat certification class will be able to responsibly skipper and crew a daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind conditions.

When attending the course, please bring a vest-type lifejacket with you, a water bottle, and wear non-marking shoes that can get wet (no flip-flops).

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Keelboat Certification Course #2 Dates & Times: September 14, 16, 18, 21, & 23 from 6pm-9pm Certification Test: September 25, 2009 from 6pm-9pm Bad weather makeup day: September 26, 2009 from 9am-noon Cost - $425 per person

The course will be taught in Catalina 22s, and will include six evenings of sailing instruction, as well as some outside-of-class reading mate-rial. On the first day, come prepared get in the water for the swimming test. The last day will include a written test, knot-tying test, and sailing skills test. Students who successfully complete US Sailing's basic keelboat certification class will be able to responsibly skipper and crew a daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind conditions.

Skills taught during the course will include: • Rigging & de-rigging the boat • Starting, stopping, & controlling boat speed

while sailing • Leaving & returning to the dock under sail or

outboard • Using sail controls • Tacking, jibing, & getting out of the no-go-zone • Sailing around a set course • Basic navigation rules • The heave-to maneuver • Depowering sails • Overboard recovery methods, & more

When attending the course, please bring a vest-type lifejacket with you, a water bottle, and wear non-marking shoes that can get wet (no flip-flops).

CYC families pay $100.00 per year, which entitles a family member to check out one JY15, Sunfish, Opti, or Catalina 22 at a time. For an additional $50.00 per family ($150.00/year), two boats may be checked out at the same time. The Catalina 22 fleet membership requires five work hours in addition to the yearly fee. These five work hours are in addition to the required annual fifteen CYC work hours and must be applied directly to the Catalina 22 fleet. The use of all training fleet boats requires a one-time evaluation by an author-ized CYC evaluator of the sailing skills of all family members wishing to use the boats.

If you’re interested in joining for 2009 send the appropriate fees to the CYC Treasurer with a note indicating the purpose of the check.

Dinghy fleet users should contact Neil Quigley for training fleet shed key.

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Ten boats braved the rain in Knoxville the weekend of May 2nd & 3rd. In all, we had four com-petitive races. The results are listed below, along with links to pictures taken by the Gamey’s and Newnham’s (bottom of article).

Hope everyone who came had a good time, and I hope each of you will consider putting the Far-ragut on their regatta list for 2010.

Skipper Boat No. Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Race 4 Total Place

Vlasta Kunc 3809 4 2 1 2 9 1

Kurt Finnie 3772 1 5 5 1 12 2

Chris Laborde 3799 3 6 2 5 16 3

Fred Griffin 3751 7 1 4 6 18 4

Elliot Newnham 2177 2 7 6 3 18 5

Buddy Wainwright 3807 8 3 3 4 18 6

Brad Russell 3841 5 4 8 11 28 7

Jack Mahaney 3818 6 8 7 7 28 8

Todd Weir 3728 9 9 9 11 38 9

Alan Mealka 1556 11 11 11 11 44 10

Pictures courtesy of Dale Newnham Photo links: http://jeffandeileen.smugmug.com/Sailing%202009/776872

http://picasaweb.google.com/dale.newnham/AdmiralFarragut#

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Trinka 12 (pictured at right)

Quality Cat rigged boat with trailer and full cover. All Harken hardware, traveler and vang. Basically a sit in Lazar. Hull designed by the same person as the lazar.

$2950.00 Bob Hunt: (865) 966-9295 / rfhunt@tds.net

2001 - J80 • Hurricane Katrina Survivor • Mast was damaged in the storm, so the Mast, Boom, and most of the Standing Rig-

ging are new (2006/7) • Mast and Boom are from Hall Spars, the original equipment supplier • No Trailer • Link to J80 website: http://www.jboats.com/j80/

$29,900 (CYC member discount available)

Richard Gibson: (865) 675-5860 / gibrich@gmail.com

1982 J24 – Moxie (#3272) Racing Boat first produced back in the mid-70’s, most popular one-design class in the world. Equipped with:

• Depth, Speed, and Wind Instruments • Digital Compass • 4hp Mercury Outboard • Three (3) Genoas • Three (3) Mains • Two (2) Jibs • Three (3) Spinnakers • Most Blocks have been replaced. • Includes complete spinnaker gear,

lines & sheets. • Rig Tuning Gauge • Anchor • Porta-Potti • Trailer

$10,000

R.G. Smithson: (865) 974-0687 rsmithso@utk.edu

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Sailboat  Rig  Dimensions & Specs: 

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2009 CYC BOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERS

Commodore Ralph “RG” Smithson

rsmithso@utk.edu

First Vice Commodore Eric Nicholls

ecnicholls@gmail.com

Second Vice Commodore Tom Hogan

hoganpest@hotmail.com

Rear Commodore Jerry deLaurentis

jerry.delaurentis@att.net

Secretary Bonnie McCormick

mbmccormick@charter.net

Treasurer Ellen Oblow

epoblow@comcast.net

Assistant Treasurer Bill Wickman

wewickman@spectraenergy.com

Member at Large, Education Neil Quigley

nquigley@comcast.net

Member at Large, Social Ann Zimmerman

Heffalumpz@aol.com

2009 CONTACTS 2009 CONTACTS Luff Letter

Sandra Ford-Johnson 531-3707 or 599-0751

sandrafj@comcast.net

Clubhouse Reservations Elaine Proctor

671-8408 alan.proctor@tds.net

Harbormaster Lift/Marine Railway Scheduling

Sandra Ford-Johnson 531-3707 or 599-0751

sandrafj@comcast.net

Phone Committee Ann Zimmerman

Heffalumpz@aol.com

www.concordyachtclub.org