September 1997 - Volume 27 Number 9
Last updated: October 1, 1997 @ 07:51 CDT
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COMMODORE'S REPORT - Dave Taylor
VICE COMMODORE'S REPORT - Ray Pryor
LAKE LEVELS
TWENTY-FIVE JIVE - Wilma Liggett
CRUISING REPORT - Don and Martha O'Grady
"THE TRIP TO BUFFALO" - Vanda and Bob Davey with Gus and Mae Gusler
RACING - Al Barboza
PROGRAMS - Margie and Jim Hutchison
SOCIAL NEWS - Lora Featherston
17/21/22/23/24 FLEET REPORT - Charlotte Pryor
26 FLEET NEWS - Steve Hanes
VICTORY AT SEA
1997 OFFICERS and BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1997 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DOOR PRIZE!
THE SALE MAKER (Classified Ads)
COMMODORE'S REPORT
The Labor Day Cruise was one of the best we have attended. The weather was sunny and dry. There were no storms, lightning or high winds. The water was an easy relief from the heat during the day. When we got home and unpacked, we didn't have to dry out anything but the coolers. We were joined by some new members on their first cruise and a couple of prospective members.
There was a variety of entertainment provided. Jennie and I found ourselves in front of the starting line of a high speed boat race. We couldn't get off the course fast enough. There were also powerboats grounding on the sand bar, stunt planes, news helicopters, and a clear view of the planet Jupiter. At least that's what Debbie convinced us it was. Skippers displayed their culinary arts for all to sample, and there seemed to be some serious sampling going on. Through the worst weather and misfortune (of which there was neither) we seem to eat good.
The Summer Night Racing Series is completed. Hope everyone had fun. We have our rudder back in commission after it broke during one of the night races. Did anyone see that whale that hit us?
Fall Racing starts soon, under the new rules. One hand on the tiller, one on the protest flag and one holding the rules. Shouldn't have any trouble seeing the new racing buoys Al purchased. About half the size of my truck.
As we have recently discovered, our sailing lessons are in demand, so we have a full slate of students signed up. What we need are sailors - teachers, and boats. This activity supports the club financially, and participation is the duty of each member who is able to impart some sailing wisdom and instruction on these eager students. Call Cathy Young to volunteer your boat and/or time.
The nomination committee will soon be pouring over the resumes of those seeking to hold office, trying to select the right group to lead our club into the future. If you have had your heart set on a position of authority and power in this prestigious organization, it is not too late. Or, if you know someone who wants to lead but is too shy to speak up, you can put their name into nomination. Call Steve Hanes, 26 Fleet Captain and head of the nomination committee.
Watch the calendar for upcoming events. This is your club. Enjoy.
VICE COMMODORE'S REPORT
Membership Update:
Fall Sailing Class:
Puttering About:
Always remember you're unique,
just like everyone else.
Ever stop to think,
and forget to start again?
Local Lake Levels as of 8/31/97:
|
Lake |
Normal Pool Level |
Pool Level as of 8/31/97 |
|
(Ft. above sea level) |
(Ft. above sea level) |
|
|
Benbrook |
694 |
693.8 |
|
Ray Roberts |
632.5 |
631.5 |
|
Lewisville |
522 |
520.3 |
|
Grapvine |
535 |
533.6 |
|
Joe Pool |
522 |
521 |
|
Lavon |
492 |
489.5 |
|
Granbury |
693 |
692.6 |
|
Whitney |
533 |
N/A |
|
Waco |
455 |
454 |
|
Texoma |
??? |
-1 |
TWENTY-FIVE JIVE
Did everyone have a good Labor Day weekend? Can't wait to get the newsletter this month to see what went on and what happened. Les and I had planned to go, even invited his sister and her husband. Les and I got a new dog (free) and I got tangled up in her ropes and received 3rd degree rope burns all around my ankles. I guess I'm a better sailor than dog trainer-after 20 years sailing, no rope burns. I should have JUMPED when Penny took off, but didn't learn that in sailing school. So after Penny's shots, my doctor bills, toys for Penny and emergency room for Penny, we are working on around $250.00 for this free dog! But we now OWN a new chocolate brown Labrador. Welcome to Les' new crew!
Other Fleet News:
We would like to welcome our new member Richard Sides from Grapevine. He's working on a new rudder for his 25, so he should be active soon.
Lake Lavon Report:
CRUISING REPORT
The Labor Day cruise was a success. Pleasant temperatures combined with gentle breezes for a peaceful weekend. It was a little calm for sailing, but that is about the only thing we missed out on!
The winners in the Skipper's Cook-Off were: John Vaughan for his sumptuous Fruit-Topped Cake, Sam Blake for his Texas Hash, and Mike Kmita for his Sloppy Mikes. Don pulled a respectable runner-up with his Burrito Pizza. The winners each got a multi-use spatula. It cuts, tenderizes, opens bottles, and what was the other thing? Oh yes, it turns hamburgers.
There were several honor-able mentions. Some of the favorites were Ed Kremer's Apple Turn-overs, Dick Hardin's 3-Bean Salad, Steve Hanes' Baked Beans and Dave Taylor's Pineapple Upside Down Cake! I know that I'm leaving a lot out. But, I've slept since then.
Don
had several requests for his Burrito Pizza recipe, so here it is:1. Slop some spaghetti sauce on a tortilla.
2. Throw on a topping and a slice of cheese.
3. Grill until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds. For that really roasted flavor, 30 minutes should do the trick!
4. Fold over into a burrito shape.
We played a "Guess the Boat Name" game. Jenny Taylor won by recognizing an astounding 13 names. Kathy Kremer was second with 7 correct answers, and Steve Hanes had 4. Each of the winners took home a nice beach towel. One of the kids kept guessing "Miss Kitty" to almost every clue. She grew tired of doing this just before she would have been right. You'd've had to have been there. It was so funny!
A group of kids and Todd Sherry played a series of team games for points. The games ranged from relay races such as filling a sand bucket with water using a toy shovel to water basketball to drawing/guessing pictures in the sand. Unfortunately, at this point, the clipboard fell into the water. The details are a little fuzzy after that.
The last game of the cruise was played on Sunday night - late Sunday night. Since there always seems to be a competition to see who will stay up the latest, prizes were left for the last three survivors to claim. The last we saw, Andy Peele had gone to get his sleeping bag.
Well, Don is out there ripping out the cushions and anything else that would make the boat livable, I mean heavier. I guess the Cruising Season is over. You know Honey, that keel is pretty heavy.....
"The Trip to Buffalo"
In 1997 we took our little ships,
Along with Colonel Gusler on a fascinating trip.
We took a little bacon and we took a little beans,
And we traveled down the freeway, by the fastest means.
(Chorus:)
We fired our engines, but the traffic kept a-comin';
There wasn't nar as many as there was a mile ago.
We fired once more and they began a-laughin',
At the rolling stock, on our way to Buffalo.
We packed up Lady Mae and put some crackers in her lap.
Told Vanda she's the navigator, handed her a map.
"Hobo" chased "Coyote" about 2000 miles;
Bob said, "I'm just the driver," as he gave a wiley smile.
(Chorus)
When we got off of the freeway, they parked us in the hills.
K.O.A. would keep us for a twenty dollar bill.
We loaded up the van and Walmart's where we went;
Shopping in the superstore until our money's spent.
(Chorus)
We kept driving past the water, but the colonel wouldn't launch.
Instead he stopped at restaurants with white tablecloths for lunch.
It didn't seem to matter when the waiter brought the bill;
Out the door we went to tour, until we got our fill.
(Chorus)
We drove on into West Point to spring young Dennis loose!
Then we toured the cemetery with Cynthia and Bruce.
We powered up the Hudson, on a party boat;
And back we went to K.O.A. to write ol friends a note.
(Chorus)
Wedrove through New York City, wide-eyed with such delights.
Then headed for the Erie, the canal a welcome sight.
We gassed the boats and launched the fleet, with Buffalo ahead.
Good-bye freeway, good-bye city, good-bye my van, "Big Red."
(Chorus)
The Erie Canal Village was the tour spot just ahead;
We didn't know we'd share it with 1000 grade school kids.
The mule-drawn packetboat ride was really pretty neat,
But the captain and the crew couldn't keep them in their seats.
(Chorus 2:)
We started our engines for the journey down the river;
There wasn't nar as many miles as a while ago.
We waved to the people going down the river;
Eating up the miles on our way to Buffalo.
We spent two nights in Liverpool on Onondaga Lake;
Beside us on their rollerblades the villagers would skate.
The town was just a block away, and all our needs were met;
Groceries, laundry, restaurants too; ice cream and we were set.
(Chorus 2)
On the boat we have a closet, tucked away where no one knows,
It doubles as our potty, hid away beneath the clothes.
When nature calls we dive on in amongst the clothing there,
An hope we sit upon the throne, and not our underwear!
(Chorus 2)
We finally got to Millers at the evening of the day;
The boats were out of gas, but he had gone to play.
So we played a game of "Joker" as content as we could be;
Mae promptly lost her marble underneath the shady tree.
(Chorus 2)
The gas was high, and so was Miller; we had to move along.
Miller hated Texans, but that's another song.
We tied along the lock and dam, just in time to dine;
We loved the view, had BBQ, and found some peace of mind.
(Chorus 2)
The north is very beautiful, we'd walk on into town.
We'd shop the stores, see sights galore, and have a look around.
The people are so friendly, we'd stop along the walk;
We'd speak of news, how time flew - we call this "river-talk."
(Chorus 2)
(No Chorus from this point on).
We've been gone from home now for over 30 days.
I'm finally getting used to life the boating / camping way.
"It's like living in a dumpster," an old salt was heard to croon,
"Except in this old boat I have a little more head room."
We launched the boats in Scotia, at Arrowhead Marine.
Then traveled to St. Johnsville, down the friendly stream.
Our next stop was a Riverside, in Rome, New Yourk, you say;
Then on across Oneida Lake to beautiful Ess Kay.
We headed west to Liverpool, on Onondaga Lake,
Then on to Lyons, Lock 27, the longest day we'd make.
The next day was to Fairport, the nicest stop so far,
But then we went to Brockport, another shining star.
We got stuck between two bridges in the town of Albion,
So we just drifted slowly til the tender came along.
Then we headed on toward Lockport - slowly, yes indeed;
For the limit was 10 miles per hour so we had to watch our speed.
The last day was a short one - at Amherst we were done.
In a lot of ways we're sad to see an end to all this fun.
But back to land - there's no more time for bridges or for locks.
We headed back to Syracuse to get our rolling stock.
We've traveled on the water for two weeks going west;
16 lift bridges, 27 locks, and we have passed the test.
Now the journey's over and we're saying our farewell;
We've done it all - 300 miles - The Erie Canal!
The sun was shining most the days, but a couple days it rained.
The boat was dry, as so was I, so the miles still were gained.
There is a peaceful feeling as down the river you float;
I thank God for life, and being Bob's wife, and of course, the boat.
Life is such a journey, of this I am aware.
Life on the river's casual and we haven't had a care.
But we've been blessed from God above, we know that this is true;
We give Him all the glory; Lord, this trip belongs to you!
Up on Monday morning, the boat and van are one.
The Erie is behind us; we really had our fun.
The campground looks so peaceful, but down the road we go....
All day long we check our mirrors - No Gus, No Mae, No Hobo...
It's not all hunky-dory out there on the road.
The days are long, sometimes they're hot, we pull a heavy load.
Some nights we get the news from home, but it's not always good.
We'd like to have old Stormy back, if we only could.
I-90 was the road of choice, for it was headed west.
We stopped outside Toledo for our first night's peaceful rest.
But the next day was a tough one, 400 long hot miles,
With altitude, hot temperatures, construction, and few smiles.
We landed then in Davenport, beside the Flying J,
To stop and see my brother George and family on the way.
One more stop to see a friend; Iowa City calls.
Pagliai's Pizza, lots of laughs, then on to Cedar Falls.
High School was a lot of fun - some 30 years ago.
So back we went to see the gang and ride upon the float.
Since I was 12, the Cedar River, it has shrunken some;
We launched the boat and caused a flood, and made the river run.
The hometown it has changed a lot - the freeways were a shock.
We saw old friends, walked down the trails, and tied up at their dock.
We visited the cemetery where folks and grandfolks lay.
Then to the park for Sturgis Falls to spend a long hot day.
The time had come to move along, so down the road we went.
We headed south, the boat in tow (we're glad it's not a tent).
Kansas was the stopping point - for family reunion fun.
It had been cool, but now it's hot - we began to feel the sun.
With Kansas now behind us, to Missouri on we go.
The Lake of the Ozarks beckons us to come and see the show.
We tied up to the Brown's old dock for a week of sun and fun.
Another family reunion, and then the trip was done.
When all is said and done, you see, this trip was very long.
Throughout the 53 days, we made up this silly song.
If we had stayed where we belong, in Rockwall on the ranch,
You wouldn't have had to sing this song...we wouldn't have had the dance.
Smooth Seas, Vanda and Bob
RACING
The Fall Racing series is getting close at hand. Races 1 & 2 start on September 20th, and the Skippers' Meeting is at 9:30 am. The Committee Boat assignments will be posted after the Skippers' meeting, held at East Fork Marina parking lot. Remember that each racer will serve one Committee Boat and race one race that same day, so bring your crew!
The New Rules will be in effect, and the starting flag colors will also change. The White Flag is now Yellow followed by Blue, then Red.
If there are any questions, please feel free to call me at (972) 270-1048. Hopefully I will be able to answer your questions but if I can't, I will find somebody that can.
As in the Spring races, there will be 2 fleets, the Gold and Silver fleets. If you would like to race your boat for the first time, the Racing rules have the requirements for each fleet.
Sea ya on the water.
PROGRAMS
Change in Program:
Our new program will be presented by
Gus Gusler,
who will be telling us about his trip to New York
and the Erie Canal.
This is one meeting you won't want to miss!
September 16, 1997, 7:30 PM
First Christian Church
1835 Walnut
Carrollton, TX
SOCIAL NEWS
Start planning your dish to bring to the October meeting for the October Pot Luck Supper! The Club will be furnishing Brisket and drinks, and the rest is up to YOU! Our Pot Luck Suppers are always a big hit, and we're looking forward to having you all there!
Club T-shirts and hats are now available and will be for sale at the September meeting. T-shirts are $10.00 each and the hats are $5.00 each. Contact Debbie Miller.
17/21/22/23/24 FLEET REPORT
Happy September, and hope you all made it through the summer heat alright! Yes, we do have a Hawaiian holiday this month. It's called the "Aloha Festival" on September 19.
Birthday wishes go out to Gus Gussler on 9/14 and Mae Gussler on 9/16!
This month let's talk about the weather. I know it's a boring subject and what you talk about when there isn't anything else to talk about (like now!), but it is very important and I promise I will try not to make it too boring!
First let's list the National Weather Service descriptions to categorize wind speeds: (you better pay attention, there may be a quiz later!)
Light and Variable
- winds 5 mph or less, varying in direction.The weather should be a main consideration for anyone planning any boating activities. If you are caught in foul weather, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife you should:
1. Reduce speed and proceed with caution. Put on PFD.
2. Head for nearest shore that is safe to approach.
3. Head bow into waves at about a 40 degree angle.
4. Secure loose items. Have emergency gear ready.
5. Keep bilges free of water.
6. Seat passengers on bottom of boat near center line.
7. If your engine fails, anchor the boat.
The following is also courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife (I did not make any of this up!):
Flat clouds or stratus are normally associated with stable air. Puffy clouds or cumulus indicate unstable air. The greater the vertical development of the cloud, the greater the instability. Thunderstorm clouds have the greatest vertical development and the associated weather is violent. Clouds that are lowering or gathering usually bring wet weather. Lifting or dispersing means weather will improve.
Weather changes usually come from the west. Watch which way the clouds are moving. Stand with your back to the wind and look up. If the high-altitude clouds are moving from left to right, the weather will worsen; from right to left, it should improve. If clouds are moving toward or away from you, things may stay the same.
A halo around the moon is a sign of rain. The halo is caused by the moon shining through ice crystals of moisture-laden clouds. If the halo is a tight fit, rain is still far off. If the halo forms a large ring, rain is near. If clouds cover the moon so it loses its outline, rain can be expected in about 10 hours. The same is also true of the sun.
Ok, that's all for the weather! I hope that was not too painful for you!
The National Women's Sailing Association is having a women-only Diesel Engine Maintenance "hands-on" Workshop on November 14-16 at the Detroit Diesel plant. The cost of $295 includes the complete workshop, two nights accommodations at the Holiday Inn, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch, transportation to and from the Detroit Diesel plant, certificate and graduation party. Call 800-566-6972 for more info or to enroll.
A Poem
Just a line to say I'm living,
That I'm not among the dead.
Tho' I'm getting more forgetful,
And more mixed up in the head.
For sometimes I can't remember
When I stand at the foot of the stair,
If I must go up for something
Or if I've just come down from there.
And before the "fridge" so often
My poor mind is filled with doubt-
Have I just put the food away,
Or have I come to take it out?
And then at times, when it's dark outside
And with my nightcap on my head,
I don't know if I'm retiring-
Or just getting out of bed!
So, if it's my turn to write you,
There's no need in getting sore.
I may think I've already written
And so don't want to be a bore.
So remember that I think of you
And wish that you were here.
And, now the mailman's coming,
So I must say "Good Bye, My Dear".
And here I stand beside the mailbox
With a face so very red!
Instead of mailing you the letter,
I have opened it instead!!!
Author Unknown
26 FLEET NEWS
I've got a lot to cover this month, but will try to keep it somewhat brief. Gotta make up for missing last month. Sorry, we had a lot of activity getting Brian off to college. I'm happy to report he was safely delivered and moved into his new apartment just off-campus at Arizona State. We now have another Sun Devil in the family, and a proud member of the "Pride of the Southwest" Sun Devil Marching Band to boot! All reports so far have been good (except for "Send more money!"). On with business...
Nominations Committee
The committee made up of each of the fleet captains (or appointed representative) will be meeting on Tuesday, September 23, to determine the nominations to put forth to the membership in October for the elections to be held at the November club meeting. If you haven't already been contacted by your fleet captain, please consider volunteering for an office (or volunteer someone else that you think will do a good job) and let your captain know before that date. The offices to be nominated are Commodore, Vice Commodore, Treasurer and Secretary. All other positions will be filled by appointment of the Commodore once the elections are held. I would encourage anyone who has not held office before (or those who have) to please consider serving in some capacity. What "work" there is gets spread around and the experience is quite rewarding. If you are new to the club, don't let that keep you from getting actively involved. Linda and I only had our boat a month when I was asked to consider being the Newsletter Editor and I've been on the Board ever since. It helped me to quickly get to know most everyone and we have made many new friends as a result. Thanks Kathy Peele for getting me to take the plunge!
This club gets its strength from the support and diversity of our members. Please call your fleet captain or me before September 23 to let us know how you would like to help.
Labor Day Cruise, etc.
This year's final major cruise was excellent with 22 boats participating. I won't go into all the details, which are covered elsewhere, but I would like to acknowledge and welcome Doug and Kay Adams. They found us via our Internet web site some time ago, and after several eMail exchanges, decided to drive up from their home in Nacogdoches with their new 26X to join us for the 3-day cruise. We look forward to having them join our club and fleet and to seeing them on future activities.
One additional note about the cruise... After departing North Island at the end of the weekend, I was at the bow, stowing the anchor away with Linda on the helm, when she noted that the motor made a strange noise as she accelerated. I returned to the stern as white smoke begin pouring from the motor. I quickly pulled the kill switch and was fortunate to find that Dennis and Michelle Starkey were soon approaching as they too were heading back to Loe's. I tossed them a line and they proceeded to tow me gently the remaining few miles back to the ramp. I'm happy to say that all appears well now after much discussion with the club's experts during the following week and some final telephone advise from Les Liggett who guided me in re-assembling my lower drive and shift assembly with its newly replaced impeller installed. I used an "ear muff" water adapter acquired from Jim Williams at Boat/U.S. to test out my now operational motor without ever having to physically remove the motor from the boat. Thanks to all for your help. If I can do it... anyone can!
MacGregor Tri-Maran???
For those of you with Internet access, check out the MacGregor tri-maran link from our web site. That's right! Several years ago, a Venture 21 owner combined his boat with a Prindle catamaran resulting in his Venture with two outriggers that he claims goes up to 12 knots! He has developed a web site with pictures to show off his creation.
Adventures Anyone?
For those of you available and interested, Linda and I and others are planning some Fall "local lake adventures." Since Linda has Fall Break beginning September 27, we are planning a trailer-sailing adventure first to DeGray Lake in Arkansas Sept. 27-29 along with the Barbozas, McKenzies, and anyone else that wants to come along, then on to Canyon Lake (near San Marcos) on Oct. 1 and then to Lake Travis for a couple of days each. Please call me if you are interested in joining us for any or all of this adventure!
Then, if you want to think a little bigger (and a little further down the road) our club members have been invited by several others along the East Coast and in Miami to join in on a 2-week trailer-sailing cruise next February to the Bahamas from Miami. This is all being arranged over the Internet, so let me know if you are interested and I'll include you as the details develop.
If that's not far enough South for you, in April, Dennis Fitzgerald of the Houston club (with his new 26X being delivered this month) has invited our members to join him and others from their club on a trailer-sailing adventure to Key West. Again, if interested, let me know so I can include you in these details as well.
Racing
OK, fleet members, the Fall Series starts this month. Lets all go out and give'm heck as we fight for all the "Gold" and "Silver"!
'Til next month...Safe Sailing!!!
VICTORY AT SEA
Fellow Sailors,
Well. they say that the first storm you experience is inevitably the one that takes you by surprise........BOY WERE THEY RIGHT!
I was sailing my 26 with a friend in the Great South Bay on southern Long Island when it caught me. It was Friday, the 18th of July. The skies were sunny, the wind was blowing perfectly out of the southwest at about 10 to 15 knots. We pulled away from the dock at around 11:30 AM, got out of the mouth of the marina and headed east on a broad reaching starboard tack.
The water was a bit choppy but it was a very comfortable day. After a couple of hours we jibed, (not perfectly to be sure), and headed back west. I wanted to make some headway back before anchoring because I thought we may have to do a lot of tacking on the way back.
As it turned out we were really not doing too badly. The boat was actually doing better than 90 degrees from tack to tack, which is the best I can ever remember her pointing. After about a half dozen tacks I could see that barring a wind shift, we would be able to close reach around the last point a couple of miles ahead, so we furled the genoa, secured the mainsail and dropped the hook for lunch. We ate, relaxed, listened to the radio and went for a swim. Diving off the boat is one of my favorite things to do.
We noticed that the swells were building and the sky was dark to the northwest, but the marine forecast I had just tuned in on the VHF said the thunderstorms were not supposed to hit us. Our first critical mistake, trusting a forecast over our own eyes and instincts. Nevertheless, we swam a little longer and were just starting to make preparations for heading back when we started to see very intense heat lightening beginning to the northwest. No thunder yet but the lightening looked very surreal, almost like photographs I've seen.
I decided to make a run for home with the motor and no sails. We were headed right in the direction the storm was approaching from, and I didn't want to be anywhere near the mast with that lightening getting worse. My second mistake was misjudging how fast the squall was moving in and thinking we could get back and tied up before it hit. Well, the lightening was getting even worse by this time and was now accompanied by serious thunder boomers. My friend, Vin, was saying how cool it looked and he was ready for a little adventure. I tried to tell him as calmly and simply as I could that we were quite possibly in for more of an "ADVENTURE" than he had bargained for.
We got about 500 yards outside the mouth of our marina entrance when the first big blast of wind and rain hit us. The swells had built to about 5 feet and were crashing over the bow and drenching us back in the cockpit. In less than 60 seconds the rain was coming down so hard driven by the wind that it stung our skin as it hit us. It became obvious to me that there was no way we were going to make it, as we were already being pushed towards the lee shore. We didn't have the power to hold a course, and if we got in the mouth of the marina we would most definitely end up as part of the bulkhead or the shore.
I turned the tiller over to Vin while I dropped the centerboard and went below to get life preservers. I told him to head back out to get us as far away from the shore as possible (my first good decision). The seas had now built to about 8 feet, and the wind was heeling the boat over well past 45 degrees (my levo-guage and compass meter were pinned). I later learned that the wind was blowing between 55 and 65 MPH! The seas were probably more like 4 or 5 feet but seemed much larger because they double in height from peak to trough.
My next thought was to anchor to try to keep the bow into the wind and waves, go down in the cabin and ride it out (another fairly good decision, it was my execution that was poorly done). With a rail in the water and conditions so bad I couldn't see 20 feet in front of me, I made my way to the bow. I had never been on a boat in conditions anywhere near this bad before, and it was all I could do to not get thrown overboard while I worked. There was no way I was going to be able to get to the bow eye, so I was just hoping the force of the seas wouldn't rip the bow cleat off. As it turned out, this question would never be answered.
(To be continued next month, Part 2)
DOOR PRIZE!!!
$20.00
How would you like to have an extra
$10.00 or MORE???!!!
At each membership meeting,
all members' names will be placed in a hat,
and one will be selected to win the prize.
But, You must be present to win!!!
If the member drawn is not present, $10.00 will be added to
the pot and left to accumulate meeting after meeting
until we have a winner!!!
Cathy and David Young
were the $20.00 winners at the July meeting.
No name was drawn at the August Ice Cream Social
making a total of $20.00 available for the September meeting!
Classified Ads are FREE to members. To place an ad, call the Venturing Editors. (972) 271-5073
FOR SALE:
1976 Venture 222FOR SALE:
1985 MacGregor 25ADS WANTED:
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