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Commodore’s Comments
2019 Officers
Commodore J.C. Poindexter Vice Commodore Dennis Weeks Rear Commodore Ginny Holland Cruising Fleet Captain Will Sirois Day Fleet Captain Rose Csach Secretary Gerri Kahn Treasurer Luc Carriere Directors Ron Pye Ruth Lasiewski Ron Miniter Dottie Hecklau Martha Poindexter Mario Rusu
2019 Committee Chairs
Audit Duane Keeler Calendar Martha Poindexter Communications J.C. Poindexter Historian Ginny Holland Mainsheet Editor Martha Poindexter Membership Ginny Holland Parliamentarian Arnold Small Programs Fred Hecklau Publicity Ginny Holland Social Ruth Lasiewski Sunshine Sandra B. Miller Webmaster Mario Rusu
February
2019
Upcoming Events … .… 2 Vice Commodore … … …3 Rear Commodore … … …4
Cruising News…… .. … .. …. 5 Day Fleet Captain… … … … 7 Bulletin Board … … … … … 8
Contents
The Franklin Lock Cruise got our boating
season off to a great start with a combina-
tion of participants on boats and by
car. The first two nights were near balmy,
with only the next night (two for the boat-
ers who stayed an extra day) reminding us
of why we call it the Icicle Cruise. The
usual creek exploration provided for a
great group exercise, with alligator, turtle,
and bird watching. It was particularly no-
table for yours truly running out of fuel on
the way back to the docks, resulting in a
tow in by Will and Sandy. Lots more details on this outing in Will’s article.
After the Icicle Cruise, we had a great luncheon get-together (more than 30 in attend-
ance) for delicious fare at the Deep Lagoon restaurant.
Remember that our January 23 meeting will be the Chili Cook-off meeting this year -
always a delight. This meeting will also offer an interesting speaker, Harry Phillips,
an Environmental Biologist from Canal Watch. Hard on the heels of January comes
our Go Fly a Kite Cruise which, this year, will be to Tween Waters. Thanks to Ron
and Pat Pye for making this happen after we got stood up at our usual Fly a Kite
roost.
Our February luncheon will be at the Lighthouse Waterfront restaurant. Thanks to
Rose for getting this booked. Looking a little farther ahead, our February meeting,
this year’s Wine and Cheese Tasting event, will feature Shaun Nute. Shaun, the Wine
Manager for Total Wine & More, will talk about various wine making and tasting top-
ics.
continued on page 2
J.C. Poindexter can be reached at 540-588-0105 and [email protected].
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Date
Day
Event
January 23 Wednesday 6:30 Chili Cook-Off 7:30 Speaker and General Meeting
February 5 - 7 Tues - Thurs Go Fly A Kite Cruise - ‘Tween Waters, Captiva Island Cruise Captains - Ron and Pat Pye
February 7 Thursday Anchor Out at Useppa/Cabbage Key Cruise Captains - Ron and Pat Pye
February 13 Wednesday Luncheon - The Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant
February 17 Sunday Deadline for March Mainsheet Articles
February 27 Wednesday 6:30 Wine and Cheese Tasting 7:30 Speaker and General Meeting
Cookie Crew For January
Hoffman Steinman
Cookie Crew For February
Kahn/Small
Miniter Poindexter
Prager
Contact RoseAnn Hoffman
203.820.5751 or
rasails22@ gmail.com
if you cannot
bring cookies to the meeting.
Commodore’s Comments (continued)
I hope that the chilly weather for the next few days is the end of
“Winter” for our area and that nighttime temperatures turn to
temperate for comfort during the anchor out activities that are an-
ticipated in the weeks ahead. Until then, I suppose we’ll need a
light jacket or sweater to bravely face the Winter cold we’re sub-
ject to here in Southwest Florida. Happy Boating!
J.C. Poindexter, Commodore
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Vice Commodore’s Docket
Dennis Weeks [email protected] 321-287-5076
January Events: Our social prior to the January General Meeting will be our Chili Cook-off. Yes, it’s time to dig out that secret family recipe and cook up a pot of chili to share with friends! If you would like to bring a salad or other compliment to chili, please feel free.
Our hosts for this fun event include Joan and Kevin Meyer, along with Alan and Mag-gie Mitchell. Thank you for your help! Ron Miniter has volunteered as part of the cleanup crew. Thanks you, Ron!
February Events:
February is our annual wine and cheese tasting event, hosted by Pat and Ron Pye. For this event, bring your favorite ($10 max) bottle of wine and a cheese to share. Our hosts will have brown bags for your bottle of wine so the judging is a true blind taste test.
March Events:
Looking ahead to March we have a pot luck with crazy hats (host needed!) and our bocce competition (not really a competition for some of us) and picnic. I’m sure some of us will get in some practice for this event! You’ll notice a slight change to the time-line of this event. Due to court availability, we will dine first and then start the bocce tournament. Mark your calendars for 1-4 PM on Friday, March 29.
We are off to a great start and looking forward to a great year!
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CCSC wishes a very Happy Birthday to our members celebrating in February
Report From The Rear Commodore
Ginny Holland [email protected] 239-980-1527 (cell)
Greetings from your Rear Commodore. I am looking forward to this year and enjoying all the fun activities we have planned. I am also looking forward to meeting many guests and new members. I ask all of you to bring neighbors and friends to any activities we have and intro-duce them to some of the most wonderful members/people I have ever known.
Congratulations to those celebrating anniversaries in February
Dennis Weeks
CCSC Website address: www.capecoralsailingclub.org
Call or email our Webmaster, Mario Rusu, if you need assistance with the website.
408-203-5609 [email protected] Be sure to check out the many photos and videos of club activities on our website!
Please email your photos of CCSC Activities to our Webmaster, Mario Rusu.
Dan and Rosemary Csach Lothar and Gisela Prager
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Cruising News with Captain Will
Will Sirois [email protected] 781-718-2513
Captains Comments:
Our 2019 Cruising season got off to a great start this month with Ruth and Ron leading the way to Franklin Locks Campground. Ruth has a summary below. Thank you Ruth and Ron for your efforts and a cruise well done and en-joyed by all.
February is posing a challenge for Ron and Pat Pye. Looks like they will be successful in rescuing the “Go Fly a Kite” Cruise after a major last minute setback. See the latest from Captain Ron below.
I have also included a long range “heads up” for Gerri Kahn and Arnold Small’s two plus weeks long range cruise, beginning in late April, to Caladesi Island to give you time to plan and if possible join in. Gerri’s note is below.
And be sure to watch the Calendar of Events (to be distributed at the January meeting) for additional cruises coming in March and April. More details will be in future issues of the Mainsheet.
Looking Back:
THE ICICLE CRUISE Franklin Locks Camp Ground Jan 8th, 9th and 10th
Four boats (R and R, Capricorn, Inspiration, and Small Fortune) took off a day early on a sunny Monday. We had a get together that evening. Another warm Tuesday, we all took off in our dinghy's, seeing a large alligator at the mouth of the creek. After almost two hours exploring the creek, JC and Martha investigated a few extra areas and used up their fuel. Will and Sandy came to their rescue and towed them back. Past members Jim and Mary came by in their RV for the day.
After a hearty breakfast on Wednesday, the temperature was dropping, so the guys put up tarps to block the wind. Arriving by car were Dennis, Jen, Ray and their daughter Melissa, Ginny, and Gary and Joyce, friends of JC. We had a great ham dinner with all the fixings and dessert. Surprises galore at the gift exchange. Wait till Dennis gets his gift. Even though it was cold the following morning we had bagels ham and eggs. Not too bad in the sun. After another pot luck dinner we all retreated to R and R to play a laughter-filled game of Guesstures. One more hearty breakfast together and we all headed home in sunshine.
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Cruising News with Captain Will (continued)
Current Agenda:
“Go Fly a Kite” Cruise – ‘Tween Waters – Captiva Feb 5 – 6 – 7 + Useppa / Cabbage Key Anchor Out - Feb 7 - 8
Captains Pat and Ron Pye: In view of the sea wall repair work at Palm Island Marina our “Go Fly a Kite” cruise has been moved to the ‘Tween Waters Marina on Captiva. The dates are Tuesday 5th Feb to Thursday 7th Feb. (2 nights). We will have heavy appetizers Tuesday evening and fly our kites Wednesday afternoon, followed by dinner at the ‘Tween Waters restaurant. Call Ron at 239-542-4388 or e-mail [email protected] as soon as possible if you would like to attend by boat. If anyone wishes to come to Captiva by car to join the kite flying competition and dinner on Wednesday, please also let Ron know so we have an accurate count for the dinner reservation. Also, some may wish to extend the cruise to the anchorage off Useppa on Thursday and have dinner at Cabbage Key. Please see the updat-ed coupon for the “Go Fly A Kite” Cruise on page 8.
Looking Ahead:
March 18 – 19 - 20: Sanibel Bight Anchor Out - Rose Ann Hoffman and Paul Steinman
April 15 - 16 - 17: ‘Tween Waters Cruise - Dottie and Fred Hecklau
April 18 - May 4th or beyond: Flex Cruise North … Clearwater / Caladesi Island - Gerri Kahn and Arnold Small
IMPORTANT NOTICE regarding Cruise Coupons:
As has been the policy for many years, boat skippers have been submitting signed coupons for CCSC sponsored Cruises, voluntarily assuming all risks as noted on the coupon.
The CCSC board, at their January meeting, has reaffirmed that it is a requirement that a signed cou-pon* must be submitted by each boat skipper to the Cruise Captain in order to be accepted as part of said cruise.
This shall be required, even if there is no cost involved or need for other specific information. Cruise Leaders shall be responsible for insuring that all skippers adhere to this requirement.
Language found in a typical coupon is as follows: “agreeing to hold harmless and indemnify against all losses and/or claims against CCSC and cruise leaders”
Will Sirois, 2019 Cruising Fleet Captain
On April 18th, directly after the ‘Tween Waters cruise, we will be leaving on a cruise to Caladesi Island.
Caladesi Island is just north of Clearwater Beach. It's a bridgeless island and state park with spectacular,
deserted beaches and fabulous shelling. It also has a downright cheap marina (50 cents to a dollar/foot,
including electricity and water). This is planned as a +/- 2 week cruise but members can go part way or
join up with us later. More details next month.
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An Invitation from our Day Fleet Captain
Rose Csach 419-271-6542 [email protected]
Ahoy mates!! Are you ready for another year of fun, friendship, and good food? We will visit some old favorites and some new venues. Any suggestions are always welcome!!
Our January luncheon was held at the Deep Lagoons Seafood Restaurant in Fort Myers.
It was a huge success with 28 members and 5 guests, arriving by land and sea!!
The February luncheon will be at The Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant, an old favorite, on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Dockage is available, but limited. It is best to check
availability before venturing out by boat. Best advice is to come by car.
Date: Wednesday, February, 13,2019 at 12 noon Address: 14301 Post Comfort Road
(located off McGregor Blvd. just before the Sanibel Causeway entrance) Phone: 239-489-0770
Menu: www.lighthousewaterfrontrestaurant.com
Please RSVP to me by Friday, February 8, 2019 Text: (419) 271-6542
Email: [email protected]
As always; fun, food and good times!!
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Cape Coral Sailing Club
Bulletin Board
“GO FLY A KITE” CRUISE. Feb 5 – 7, 2019 ‘Tween Waters, Captiva
Optional Anchor Out at Useppa, Feb 7 - 8
Cruise Captains: Ron and Pat Pye
Captain_______________________ Boat Name_______________________
Boat Make & Model_______________________________________________
Peoples Names:_____________________________________________________
Cell Phone_________________________________________________________
All Marina Reservations MUST be made only through Ron Pye.
239-542-4388
By my signature, I recognize it shall be the sole responsibility of each owner/captain to decide whether to start or con-
tinue the cruise. I voluntarily assume the risk of: myself, crew and vessel and agree to hold harmless and indemnify all
losses and/or claims against CCSC and cruise leaders.
Signature _________________________________________________Date_______________
Mail to: Ron Pye, 5308 SW 28th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33914
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