Hello from Commodore. We have had an excellent first quarter at the club. Lots

of sails on the water. Remembering our goal for this year, we have had two new

members join and more prospective members asking. The new members are

bringing in or buying boats to keep at the club. To generate more interest, we

have done a spot on TV and are working on a write up in the paper.

We have had two successful work parties and the club grounds are looking good.

We are continuing to look for a suitable contractor to do dredging and pier repair.

Meanwhile, we have done some cleanup around the piers and some repairs.

We are in our first series of Wednesday night races and have had good turnout

for the races and hot dogs after. There are lots of great events planned. We are

looking forward to a great season.

Welcome

Stephen Harris– New Board Member—Social Chair

Broady Manuel—New Member

Commodore’s Corner & Welcome New Members

Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Commodore - Welcome 1

Calendar 1

Contraband Regatta 2

Event Pictures 3

We Sailed a Scot 4

For Sail—Board News 5

Join Us On 6

Lake Charles Yacht Club

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COMMODORE:

Richard Doss

VICE COMMODORE:

James Stahl

REAR COMMODORE:

Jeff Kudla

TREASURER:

Sheron Faulk

SECRETARY:

Brandon Jones

HARBORMASTER:

Guy Richards

GROUNDS:

Charlie McAllister

RACE COMMITTEE:

John Kalna

SOCIAL CHAIR:

Stephen Harris

NEWSLETTER EDITOR:

James Latour

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LCYC Calendar and Race Schedule

First Wed Series

Wed. April 17 Series 1, Race 6

Sat. April 20th Crawfish Rega�a LAYC

Second Wed Series Begins

Wed. April 24 Series 2, Race 1 NEW SERIES

Sat. April 27th Social—Spring BBQ LCYC

5:30 Cocktails 6:00 Dinner

Wed. May 1 Series 2, Race 2

Wed. May 8 Series 2, Race 3

Sat. May 11 Contraband Days Rega�a LCYC

Wed. May 15 Series 2, Race 4

Sat. May 18 Race to Prien Rega�a LCYC

Wed. May 22 Series 2, Race 5

LCYC Contraband Regatta — Notice of Race

The Lake Charles Yacht Club will hold the 2013 Contraband Regatta on

Saturday, May 11at their Club located at 1305 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake

Charles, La. Anticipated classes are FLYING SCOT, Laser, SUNFISH, Portsmouth, and Multihulls.

Schedule: 8:00-9:30 Registration at the club house, 9:30 Skipper's

Meeting, 10:30 Race 1, Lunch Break at clubhouse following Race 1,

1:30 Race 2, Race 3 following Race 2.

The regatta will be governed by the USSA rules of racing, the governing

class rules and by the sailing instructions distributed at registration.

Scoring will be the low point system. Prizes will be awarded for each

class.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m.. The registration fee is $ 25.00 and

includes coffee and donuts, a noon meal, and awards. There is free on

site camping at LCYC, but there are no hookups. There are shower and

bathroom facilities. Many hotels are nearby. For more information

contact SHIP TO SHORE 474.0730 or John Kalna

Please indicate your intention to race by contacting

info@shiptoshoreco.com or john.kalna@grace.com

If you would like to volunteer to help make the event a

success; please contact John Kalna or Ship to Shore

474.0730

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March Winds Regatta

Round the Island Regatta

We Sailed a Scot

By Lydia Fontenot and Danielle Standefer

It was a beau"ful early Saturday morning, and by early I mean 6:30 early. A*er stopping for coffee and breakfast and the boat loaded up

and ready we were off on our adventure to our first out of town sailing event. Nerves were racing but the an"cipa"on and nervousness made the

excitement more exhilara"ng. Once we finally arrived to at the Pelican Yacht club we were greeted by the friendly people, this eased some of the

nervousness we were feeling. And so we began to set the boat up by pu4ng the mast and boom up along with the rest of the essen"als and

headed on over to the skippers mee"ng, (which was another first for us as we have never sat in on a skippers mee"ng before.)

Time to put the boat in the water; this is of course a*er the course was set. The wind was blowing the sun was out we just knew this

was a perfect day. First things first we had to get the boat over to another dock, so with Sco; and Danielle preparing to paddle to the other dock

the wind suddenly blew them off to the opposite direc"on. As I watched from the dock they prepared to pull the main up to sail on over to the

dock in a smooth fashion. Finally we are ready to get out on the water. There were three Scots, a y-flyer, and 7 to 8 sunfish. We raced on a Flying

Scot owned by Sco; Cesar who has been teaching myself and Danielle how to crew and run the boat. With the sails up and an"cipa"ng the race

to start we were ready. The Scots were first to start the race followed by the others.

The first race was a bit shaky on the start. We had not realized the horn was blown to start the race so we were slightly behind on

star"ng. Heading towards the windward mark Danielle began talking about a strategy for running the spinnaker. This was our first "me running it,

other than our prac"ce run before the race which wasn’t really good. Rounding the windward mark we prepared ourselves to get the spinnaker

up and running in a fast but smooth fashion. Smooth and fast were certainly not what we managed to do; however, we managed to get it up and

flying with slight difficulty on ge4ng the spinnaker pole in place. We get situated and are slightly sa"sfied at ge4ng it up fairly well Sco; no"ced

a change in the wind so prepared us on what we would then do to switch the pole to the other side. We decided Danielle would do the switching

of the pole. Once she began changing the sides the wind immediately changed direc"ons again. This was not fun and slightly scary, but Sco;

stayed calm and instructed her to move it back to its original place. It was a very shaky run but we managed to pull forward and place second in

the first race.

Once the sunfish crossed the finish we were preparing for the second race to get under way. A*er our first race mishap on the "me of

start we were most certainly more prepared and ready and we had a much be;er start. On the way to the windward mark we had a scare as one

of our compe"tors flipped their Scot and watched in shock as it turned completely over, mast under and everything. Sco;, myself, and Danielle

decided it was best to check and make sure everyone was ok so a*er looking at the other Scot and seeing as he was doing the same thing we did

a quick tack and headed towards the flipped boat. This really had everyone’s hearts racing. Reaching the boat the skipper sat on top of the

bo;om of the boat and waved us the other direc"on saying everyone was ok and to finish the race. With the assurance of everyone on board

being safe and unhurt we tacked to head back toward the windward mark to finish the race.

Rounding the mark Danielle prepares the spinnaker to be pulled up smooth and quick. And off we go! What a smooth team effort. Re-

lieved we did an amazing job at ge4ng it up more smoothly then the first a gust of wind comes and pushes us faster. Of course as fast as our ex-

citement builds the wind completely died down and we slowly began to make our way to the finish. We placed second again. At the beginning of

the third race only two Scots were le*. This decided to have the sun fish start with us this "me. We were in posi"on to take the lead when Charlie

had a nice gust of wind push him ahead of us. The second lap we chose a different route by following the sunfish. This really helped us close the

gap in between us and the other Scot. We were s"ll unable to catch up to Charlie who for the third "me took the win.

Overall the day was perfect for a sailboat race. We did a good job even though we didn’t place first we had a wonderful "me and

learned quite a lot. Charlie played the wind much be;er than we did and had be;er starts but it is something that we learned and know for next

"me to fix and get be;er. With the boat all packed up and ready to go home we ate a good meal that was prepared by the yacht club members

and cha;ed a few moments before heading back out on the road. The experience was unforge;able and we can’t wait for the next race.

• Sailing Lessons will be set for the first or second week in June. Firming up dates with the instructors, and then will communicate the dates on set.

• Dredging and Dock Repair—The board is still working on getting suitable bids and suitable contractors to do the scope of the work within our budget. All options are being discussed.

• Identification of Trailers and sails left at LCYC – Please make sure to have your name located on any trailer and sails stored at LCYC. If the trailers or material are not identified, LCYC will identify at own-ers expense. Boats, trailers, and/or sails not identified will be moved.

• Remember to tie boats down and secure rigging

• There will be discussion and a vote on discontinuing service for the phone line at the Club House at the next general membership meeting.

• Board Meetings are normally at the Club House on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

• Discussed and approved funds to get one of the club Scot’s sailing again. Thanks, Scott Ceaser & Al Reese

Board News

For Sail

---2 each 2006 LASER sailboats with 2 dollys and titled 2006 trailer, will sell separately, $2900 for 1 laser and 1

dolly, or $5800 for all. excellent condition with seitech rack on trailer to haul 2 Lasers, dollies.at Ship to Shore. 474.0730

---6 man REVERE inflatable liferaft Just recertified, OFFSHORE use in fiberglass canister. New $4200, asking $2900

------1989 Hobie 16’ with 2 sets rudders, 2 tillers, Race equipped, 2 suits sails, tramp cover, titled trailer rebuilt new, trailer

tube, Harken blocks, Dennis Teddlie’s boat, call 474.0730 Ship to Shore, asking $1800 sfaulk@shiptoshoreco.com

-- MacGregor Venture 17 sailboat with trailer and 3.5 hp motor. Includes all sails and CDI jib furler.

Price $1800, Negotiable. kabrahams@bellsouth.net 337-477-5483, Ken Abrahams

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Please Remember

• Lock the gate when you leave.

• Please clean the clubhouse after use

• Please do not leave the air conditioners running.

• If you took it out (boats, gear, sails, silverware, whatever), put it back.

• Pick up your trash and dispose of it in the garbage cans or the dumpster. For extra credit, you can pick up someone else’s trash they left out

• If something on a club boat breaks, report it to a member of the Board or Ship to Shore so that repairs can be made

• Facebook Page www.facebook.com/.../Lake-Charles-Yacht-Club/

• Yahoo Groups h�p://groups.yahoo.com/group/saillc/

• LCYC Website www.lakecharlesyachtclub.com/

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Lake Charles, LA 70601

DUES AND FEES – Dues and fees must be received no later than the 15th of the second month of the quarter

to avoid late fee. Payments are applied to older balances first. Mail to LCYC, P.O. Box 727, Lake Charles, LA

70602

LCYC is member of:

Gulf Yach"ng Associa"on

and U.S. Sailing