July/August 2014 - Rose City Yacht Club
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1. OGHOLRN ROSE CITY YACHI CLUB NEWSLETTER Commodore Ethan VanMatre Vice Commodore Karen Finch Secretary Gary Whitney Ki Have you noticed the Loading Zone signs in the parking lot There are two of them now which should afford space for two or three cars You might ask why we need them given the space in front of the ramp which is a good question was the gate monitor for this year s Ladies Dinner was able to observe the parking lot under heavy use conditions VVhat discovered was that when people were dropped off at the gate the car that they came in often stopped and blocked the throughway creating a traffic jam Also there were a number of people who ended up parking quite a ways from the ramp who had a hard time making their way through the parking lot From the Helm Ethan VanMatre Commodore reported the difficulties in the parking lot at a Board meeting and it was pointed out that we used to have a loading zone which took care of those problems In discussion we realized that a loading zone could be used as a parking space for those who find walking the parking lot to be a challenge as well From the Helm continued on page 2 MAY 31ST WALK 5 BBQ WAS A HUGE SUCCESS July August 2014 WE HAVE A WIRELESS MICROPHONE AND PATIO SPEAKERS By Richard and Kathy Pickwick The project began last year with the generous donation of a high quality wireless microphone recelver from our Commodore E2. _I Wed July 24 Lay Day in Astoria I Thurs July 25 Cathlamet Two events planned for today There is a new Brewery by the Marina Normally it is closed on Thursday but John Dees has arranged for RCYC to have a tour tasting at 1500 hours We will have out potluck on the covered patio with Happy Hour at 1 00 hours and Potluck at 1800 hours J Fri July 26 Walker Island HJ Sat July 27 Martin Island 1 Sun July 28 RCYC If you have any questions regarding the cruise contact Ron Moran RCYC member Susan Wilcox off to the Faroe Islands with friend Janice Dodd Page 5 ABoatUS Tips on How to Help a Boater in Need of a Tow Boat Owners Association of The United States Reprinted from BoatUS Tossing a towline to a disabled boat and bringing it back safely to the launch ramp is a time honored act of kindness that recreational boaters have always done for each other But what happens if the Good Samaritan tossing the line decides to charge for his services Is there much of a difference between a Good Sam looking for a little extra gas money and a professional towing service charging for on water towing services Once money changes hands for a routine tow a Good Sam is opened up to a world of liability they may not want in their lap Accepting money also requires a mariners credential such as a Captain s license and requires commercial registration of the towing vessel While Good Samaritan laws vary from state to sta
3. Kathy Pickwick 503 668 5919 pickwickoregon hotmail com MANY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GRILLING amp PARTY CLEAN UP If you can help please let JoNell or Kathy know Wade Cornwell celebrating his birthday last year with Marianne Roberts at the Club Page 3 hr Moorage Matters A Some recent vacancies in our moorage have allowed some moves for boats on the Improvement List and also a couple of new assignments for members on the 3 List We are not quite full but the only unassigned slip is for a small boat on Walk 2a Loren Beach Moorage Chair Summer is here and not everyone sight seeing on Marine Drive is well intentioned Remember to lock up all doors and windows and close the ramp gate at sundown If you offer a friendly greeting to a stranger on the shore side or even on our docks and none of his her answers make any sense as to why they are on site or who they are dial 911 In addition let a Club officer and the residents know It s been several years since we had to request a visit from a policeman to deal with a stubborn trespasser but he handled it well and promptly If you cannot reach me for general moorage questions this summer you should contact Karen or Ron Billion residents on Walk 5 We sometimes have other boaters visiting for a short time during the summer Introduce yourself and give them a Reciprocals Brochure from the front counter They will need to check in with the resident
4. available to Club members on the Club s web site after you log In Secretary s Notes Gary Whitney Secretary Member news Lee Tapper sold his boat and has resigned his membership effective June 2014 Lee joined the club in 1999 and kept his boat on Walk I We wish him well On a sad note Former member Walter Stott passed away last week Our condolences go out to his family We sang Happy Birthday to Ron dancing enjoyed the patio and visited with friends at the Walk 5 BBQ The Dredge J Randall Is Back Home By Tom Stringfield filling in for Dredge Replacement Chair Doug McClary After a haulout at Schooner Creek for a survey by Alison Mazon and a bit of bottom paint work the dredge J Randall is back at RCYC Alison concluded that although the design and construction is not exactly up to snuff the author s words not Alison s it has done many years of hard work and will likely survive doing a few more Two coats of epoxy bottom paint on the side tubes will help assure that survival while RCYC s search for a new dredge goes on Schooner Creek did a nice job for us on time and under budget Schooner Creek s relaunch of the dredge on June 7 was done with the assistance of RCYC s workboats and crew Mark Basel Craig Cordon Mike Prtarresi and Tom Stringfield The tow back to RCYC was done in the early morning hours of June 21 2014 Brad and Joyce Jensen s Grand Banks JOYSEA provided the
5. computers for all types of boats and sailing needs July August 2014 NAUTICAL READS By Bill and Nina Kramer Most of the stories of voyages that read are the account of someone s voyage Brian Doyle s new book The Plover is a different kind of voyage It is a wonderful lyrical magical story of a voyage but it Is a work of fiction instead of non fiction We discover a lot about the people involved but not so much about the places they go The story starts with Declan O Donnell as he sets out in his boat from the Oregon coast to get away from everything on his own alone Sailing west on his boat he Is an island Getting away without any interdependence proves much more difficult His course is shaped by winds and waves and the crew members he is fated to acquire along the way It ends up being a very crowded vessel Discoveries are made This is an engaging book filled with a love of language and intelligent birds This is a story of life getting complicated This is a story that will not help you navigate to the South Sea Islands This is a story that shows the value of being willing to wander until it is time for a change It is a story thoroughly enjoyed Nina and enjoy writing the RCYC book column We do want this to be more than our suggestions so we want to put a call out to all members to send us your book suggestions You can just send a title or a completed book article The goal is to be able to share lots
6. s software programs are highly sophisticated The new programs can render images that show sail shape from infinite 3D perspective The new programs will also show a sail s fairing performance for any combination of individual panels This enables the sail designer to determine how smoothly the individual panel sections work together aerodynamically Before computers this could only be done by human eye and not nearly as accurately Ultimately all computer sail design programs both the original and today s software generate dimensions for individual sail panels based on input from the sail designer In response to an audience question Dale answered that there is no central computer bank of established sail designs Dale has worked with a group of colleagues American and European to develop his own collection of standard designs for common boat models Cal 40 J24 as well as for common generic boat types heavyweight cruiser cutter medium weight cruiser racer masthead light weight racer fractional Each standard design is also submitted to a computer analyst for aerodynamic testing These standard designs then form the basis for a typical sail order tweaked to fit the needs of the individual boat model and sailing requirements of the customer Dale and his family have had the loft since the 1960s For the past 19 years they have operated under the business name Banks Sails Northwest designing sails with the assistance of
7. towing power assisted by both of the Club workboats These sturdy vessels were crewed by Ron Billion Jim Calnon Bob Fellman Brad Jensen Alison Mazon also the event photographer Tom Stringfield Gary Vogel Tom E eas We Woolcott and Joyce and Brad s AXW ZA w AEE EE p aa son Brent Clarke Thanks also to i caz pf cass Mark Basel Scott Griffin PEZZI _ and Chris Payne SS r E eil az for volunteering for the tow This was the best kind of towing i li operation an uneventful one RE id Ts CICE ie Page 8 July August 2014 COMPUTER SAIL DESIGN PRESENTATION By Craig Cordon RCYC Education Dale Waagmeester of Banks Sails Northwest gave a presentation on Computer Sail Design to the RCYC membership on May l8th First some history Dale has been using computer aided sail design since the late 19 0s The first program that truly developed custom panels for each sail was developed by a mathematician boat builder The program generated specific sizes and shapes of individual sail panels for each Individual boat based on designer input The loft would then sew the panels together to form a sail Dale discovered that the computer generated panel method gave a better and more consistent result than the traditional stick and string method by which Dale and his father had laid out salls on the shop floor The first mainsail Dale made on this new program was for RCYC member Fred Whitfield Today
8. ge 1 The Loading Zone signs are portable and may be moved to where they will do the most good In front of the ramp is their normal place Members should use the loading zone to pick up and drop off people and equipment Members and guests who have difficulties in traversing the parking lot may use the loading zone as a parking space kind of a Handicap Parking without the limitations of such Just use common sense By now the dredge is back in the moorage The bottom has been sanded and recoated to cover a number of pits that were discovered The rust pits in some cases appear to have eaten into the metal hull up to two thirds of the thickness The general message from the survey is that we could use the dredge for a year or two more but that we should consider replacing it Do you know anyone who has a dredge to sell Warm weather is mostly here and cruising is upon us had great plans to get out on Morgan le Fay and especially to do Lazy Days but alas my work has claimed the vacation time I ve set aside Still do plan to get out when and where can Hope to see you on the river July August 2014 RCYC UPCOMING Events Meetings and Functions July 04 4th of July Land Cruise 07 Knauti Knitters 10 00 am 10 Private Party 11 Beer Can Race 14 Board Meeting 7 00 pm 16 General Meeting 7 00 pm 19 27 Lazy Days Cruise 21 Knauti Knitters 10 00 am 24 Cathlamet Pot Luck August 04 Knauti Knitters 10 00 am 07 Private Pa
9. lding appointed positions the total jumps to 1 145 Work hours for the second half of the year need to be logged by December 10 to avoid seeing that extra entry on your last quarter billing If you can t attend a work party or need help finding a way to fulfill your work hours please feel free to contact me If you are unable to fulfill your work hours due to health or other Issues you Karen Finch Vice Commodore can appeal to the Board for a waiver The Board will then decide whether or not to approve that waiver Please don t wait until December lOth If you must apply for a waiver please do so anytime before the November Board meeting An email to me will be sufficient On a related note when you use the Clubhouse please be sure to leave It in a clean stocked condition If you use the last of the supplies especially toilet tissue please replenish those items If you re on the clean up crew following a RCYC event please be sure to clean the Clubhouse sufficiently so that If someone Is renting the Clubhouse the next day they don t have to clean before AND after their event Clean it as If you will be hosting a party the next day Hope to see you all on the Lazy Days cruise The Cruising Corner Ron Moran RCYC Cruising Chair It s time to start planning for the Lazy Days Cruise For those new to the Club this is the Club s annual down river cruise It s a weeklong cruise on the schedule but some people like to make it int
10. le arranging for a local tow of the broken down and safely anchored boat July August 2014 GROUP DSC By Alan Bergen Do you have a DSC equipped radio Most people enter their MMSI number connect the radio to their GPS and forget it Did you know that you can enter anyone s MMSI number and then call him on the radio Just as If you were calling him on the phone His radio rings like a telephone and when he answers his radio automatically switches to the channel that the sender selected before making the call If that were not enough now there s a group number that you can call have created a group number for Rose City YC 036680319 When you call that number anyone RCYC member who has that group number programmed into his radio will hear the radio ring Anyone who answers will automatically be switched over to the preselected July August 2014 channel to carry on the conversation This is handy If you re out cruising and you want to talk to anyone from RCYC who is within radio transmitting receiving distance from you Check your radio user s manual for instructions on how to enter the group MMSI number and for operating procedures which may be different than my radio For my radio ICOM IC 502A entering the group MMSI number was the same as entering any Individual user s MMSI number Zero as the first digit in the MMSI number makes the number recognizable as a group number This information is also
11. o a two week cruise The official dates and locations listed below are only a guideline Some members will follow it and others my go to some of the spots and skip others Whatever route you take let s all try and meet up in Cathlamet on Thursday July 25 for the Potluck I Sat July 20 Martin Island Lagoon After entering the channel next to the freeway stay In the center Log rafts were stored along the freeway side in the old days and there may be busted off pilings At the upper end of the channel when you turn to starboard stay well above the top end of Martin Island It s shallow about two thirds of the way out from the island J Sun July 21 Walker Island We will be behind Walker Island next to the Oregon Shore There is the CRYC dock you can tie to or some may choose to anchor in the cove just above the dock Log rafts were also stored in this area and there are old pilings alongside Walker Island and also the Oregon shore so stay toward the center of the channel _1 Mon July 22 Cathlamet The channel above the Cathlamet Bridge Is getting sanded in and there are no longer any buoys marking It If you want to go in that way would suggest doing so only on a rising tide When entering the Elochoman Slough stay well above the green buoy July August 2014 _1 Tues July 23 Astoria Most people will be staying at the West Basin have heard that the entrance Is getting sanded in so watch your depth sounder
12. of books that are of interest to us as boaters know several of you have told us titles on cruises and BBQs The problem is we forget so putting ideas in writing is always best And we know based on a quick book survey during our recent Club cruise that you read a wide variety of books Please send suggestions our way bkramer6 yahoo com Foghorn Copy Deadline 18th of the Month Please send your titled articles and photos to ALL Foghorn volunteers listed below EDITORS Judy Oxborrow judy87807 comcast net Alan Bergen alan at home comcast net Joyce Jensen joyceandbrad msn com GRAPHICS Vickie Nissen vknissen frontier com Robert Phillips r phillips web ster com Rhonda Boguslawski rhondalmb netzero net PHOTOGRAPHERS Hans Geerling Yvonne Lamont amp all Club Members Page 9 a Me aA Sas a per i bl LINE Vig I Hp tti ano eee GHORNE FOG Ne ROSE CITY YACHT CLUB 3737 NE Marine Drive Portland OR 97211 503 282 2049 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
13. ows kids and adults at the start line with boats they built through a Works Progress Administration funded program in the 1930s Long Beach California Patio Speaker Project continued from page 1 We now have the ability to use our wireless microphones at all General Meetings and RCYC functions plus enjoy our favorite music on the patio The system Is designed to overlay voice from the microphones while music is being played on the patio ie announcements during Club functions A detailed diagram of our audio system Is posted on the inside cabinet door of the entertainment center along with extra batteries for the wireless microphones and other remotes Were sure this will prove to be a good addition to our existing sound system for the Club Now we can all enjoy our favorite songs while enjoying a libation on the patio Also and perhaps more importantly use of the wireless microphones at our Club meetings will greatly enhance the listening ability and participation by all Club members Many thanks to all who provided their contributions and input for bringing this project to fruition July August 2014 Vice Commodore Report ke July brings the end of the first half of our calendar year It also means that each member should have completed at least 6 work hours since the first of the year In total members have logged 864 hours When you include those of us who contribute our work hours by being Club officers or ho
14. r those types of mishaps For boaters committed to being a Good Samaritan here are some tips os Never put yourself in danger or go beyond your capabilities For the safety of everyone always report disabled vessels to the Coast Guard or other authority Ensure that your cleats are properly backed and you have the properly sized tow line some lines can stretch and suddenly break Understand that once you start towing the Good Sam has a duty for the safety and care for those aboard the disabled vessel Minimize risk by having everyone don their life jackets and remain seated away from the bow in case a line parts or cleat gives way Maintain headway for control but don t tow any faster than leaving a small wake Be careful to prevent other boat traffic from crossing the towline Keep a horn or whistle available to warn others to stay clear Always tow to the nearest safe place While it may not be near where anyone wants to go It will shorten the time of the tow and minimize any exposure liability It also gets passengers to a place where they can fix the boat or arrange for a proper tow Another option is to stand close by but not undertake the tow and wait for a responder to arrive while staying close just In case of emergencies A Good Sam could also remain on the right side of the law and keep potential liability low by simply removing the disabled boat s occupants and returning them to the dock whi
15. rty 08 10 Pirates Cruise 10 Pirates Breakfast 9 00 am 11 Board Meeting 7 00 pm 13 OWSA General Meeting 6 30 pm 16 Walk 5 BBQ 5 00 pm 18 Foghorn Deadline 18 Knauti Knitters 10 00 am 29 Sept 1 Labor Day Cruise September 01 Knauti Knitters 10 00 am 06 Walk 1 BBQ 5 00 pm 08 Board Meeting 7 00 pm 10 OWSA General Meeting 6 30 pm 13 Work Party 9 00 am 13 14 Long Distance Race 15 Knauti Knitters 10 00 am 17 General Meeting 7 00 pm 18 Foghorn Deadline 20 21 River Place Cruise 27 Work Party 9 00 am e Check the website for updated Club dates and more information about RCYC Also view and or download your Foghorn from the RCYC web site www rosecityyachtclub org July August 2014 RCYC 4TH OF JULY ax LAND CRUISE AG 10 00 am to 3 00 pm SWAP MEET On the Patio Ron Moran 2 00 to 3 00 pm BOAT HANDLING Clubhouse Ron Moran 2 00 pm RC SOLING REGATTA Bob Gales 4 00 pm HAPPY 2 HOURS BYOB 6 00 pm POTLUCK Hamburgers amp Hot Dogs will be provided Please bring appetizers side dish salad or dessert to share x After Dinner WE WILL BE CELEBRATING WADE S 100TH BIRTHDAY Cake amp Ice Cream will be served amp Stories told to celebrate this amazing man Please bring your favorite Wade story to share 10 05 pm FIREWORKS begin across the river in Vancouver RSVP by JUNE 30 with of adults amp children JoNell McClary 503 891 9720 jonell mcclary frontier com
16. s bounty Steve Beatty amp Crew on Audacious during a Tuesday night sail Page 2 Rose City Youth Sailing Society By Pam Sesar We have some excited young sailors this year They are working and learning and facing challenges while enjoying the experience Some of the young voices describe what sailing means to them love sailing because love being near water I like the water Sailing means getting away from all the stressful things in life for a while To me sailing is a thing to do My sister is always sailing and think should sign up too Also the Columbia Gorge Racing Association is holding the Laser Masters North American Championships in Cascade Locks July 11 13 You may want to take a drive up that way and watch some of this event It Is truly amazing Reminder RCYSS has agreements with VLSC and WSC for reduced tuition Please ask for it when you sign up If you would also like reimbursement up to 80 please complete the application found on our web site www rosecityyachtclub org rcyss and email It to rosecityyss gmail com or mail it Please provide us with an application two weeks in advance You can obtain the most up to date class schedules and other school information at Willamette Sailing Club s and or Vancouver Lake Sailing Club s web sites Keep sending and encouraging children to sign up And as always your donations help Thank you From the Helm continued from pa
17. s to borrow a limited access key while they are here Current this month will diminish as the river level drops Still keep your bow pointed somewhat upstream when proceeding in or out of a fairway i e crab Wear your PFD If you fall in you ll find that the water is breathtakingly cold Enjoy your time on the water but be careful out there Page 4 Ath of July Soling Regatta By Bob Gales It is time to rescue your Soling Radio Control sailboat from wherever it has been sadly collecting dust and begin preparations for the Club Championship Dust off the deck wax the hull charge up the batteries and get ready for some exciting One Design racing All radio controlled sailboats are welcome and non Solings will race in the open class If you do not plan to race your Soling please consider finding a skipper to race it for you Or post a For Sale sign at the Club or in the Foghorn and make your Soling happy Make sure the boat s name number is displayed WHAT Soling One Design Club Championship WHEN Friday July 4 WHERE Walk 2 Fairway WHY We got em so lets sail em REGISTRATION Day of the event just show up FEES 0 Hey haven t we spent enough on these things PROTESTS All protests will be promptly ignored There will be a minimum of three and maximum of five races with points awarded based on the number of boats racing Start times and post race awards banquet may occur The pictures sh
18. te they generally provide that anyone who renders aid to injured persons is not liable for any damages if the assistance Is provided in good faith without compensation or other consideration and without gross negligence In fact in some states failing to render emergency assistance to the persons involved can possibly put you in trouble with the law but there Is no duty to require a Good Sam to tow or save a boat For federally designated navigable waterways federal law trumps state law and says that the master or individual involved in rendering assistance is not liable for damages as a result of rendering assistance or for an act or omission In providing or arranging salvage towage medical treatment or other assistance when the individual acts as an ordinary reasonable and prudent individual would have acted under the circumstances A boater who does not charge for rendering assistance is protected under the Good Samaritan laws for any damages or Injuries that might occur during the tow If money changes hands and someone gets Injured or the disabled boat gets damaged you re no longer considered a Good Sam and would be opening the door to much Page 6 more liability You may be even personally liable depending on your insurance policy if you have one It s just something else to think about before throwing a towline and asking for money A commercial towing company carries insurance to cove
19. than VanMatre With SANS provided by the Walk BBQ and auction last autumn along with some additional RCYC funding the project was expanded to include a duplicate wireless microphone receiver an audio mixer and high quality outdoor speakers for our patio Our entertainment center was re configured to accommodate the new equipment and the outdoor speakers were installed with condurt wiring to the Clubhouse Richard and Kathy Pickwick working a second Saturday on the speaker project Patio Speaker Project continued on page 4 A mexican fiesta of food music and good times featured Miguel San Oxborrow and his Quatro tet Band July August 2014 Page 1 From the Rear John Flenniken Rear Commodore Avast Ye Maties that s Avast Ye Maties in non pirate It s time to mark a big black X on your calendar to remind you that the Pirates Cruise and Breakfast is coming on August 8 70 I will be calling muster to the usual crew of cutthroats scallywags and tars to raid the galley and storehouses of the unsuspecting yacht club ye all call Rose City and move our plunder and provisions Up river to Government Island where there are reports of buried treasure and good sport for even the youngest pirate So prepare yourselves for family fun for all Well lay our plans in secret as we lazily cruise the river and send out coded messages on everyoneatrcyc Be alert my pretties we only gets one chance on thi
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