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DECEMBER 2016 VOLUME 23 ISSUE 12

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Training Barque - BVI

by Joan Gilmore

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Ahoy NLSC Sailors! Happy Holidays to All!

As the 2016 sailing year winds down, we still have one big NLSC event left to look forward to. Our club’s

annual Holiday Party kicks off at the embassy Suites, Bloomington on December 16th. In appreciation for all

you do and what you mean to the club (and to give you a bit of holiday cheer), we have dipped into the NLSC

coffers this year, reducing the $33 cost per person to $20 for our members. What a great value for the

opportunity to rub shoulders with fellow NLSCers, swap sea stories, and enjoy each other’s company. Hope to

see everyone there with an appetite and dancing shoes on! Remember to bring your wallets and purses to help

us donate big bucks through our silent auction to the St. Croix Sailing School’s children’s scholarship fund.



As I wrote a couple of months ago, I am now completely engrossed in what I think is the most amazing sporting

event of all times. Thirty heroic sailors left Les Sables-d’Olonne, France in their IMOCA 60‘s just over twenty-

five days ago to embark on the Vendée Globe’s solo, non-stop, unassisted, around the world yacht race. As I

write this yarn, the leaders have traversed the Atlantic Ocean from the northern hemisphere to the southern

hemisphere, passed beneath Africa’s Cape Hope and are racing their way across the southern Indian Ocean.

You would think that after thousands of years of mankind plying the oceans in sailboats, not much could be

improved upon, but this year’s leaders are absolutely smashing all previous Vendée Globe records. The game

changer is foil technology allowing the hulls to ride above the ocean shedding a significant amount of drag and

increasing speeds well above 20 knots in moderate breezes. Though the field is spread to about 4900 miles due

to “old” yachts participating with the foiled boats, just eleven miles separates the first and second place

skippers. With the lead changing multiple times, it’s a nail biter!

However, it’s not all smooth sailing for some of those brave souls. Thus far, four sailors have been forced to

abandon their quest for glory. Some succumbed to equipment failure; others have dropped out due to damaged

caused by a collision with floating debris or wildlife. In past races, issues such as medical problems, capsizings,

and sailors lost at sea have also played into the equation. Typically, about a half to two thirds of the starting

sailors finish the race. I estimate that there is perhaps just under fifty-five days left of the race.... anything can

happen! If you are interested in tracking the race, check out http://tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org/hp5ip0/ .

Well... with 23 days left to shop for the grandkids, I better cut this short and get busy. Whatever your

celebration is during this festive season, I hope it brings you peace, joy and fellowship.

Fair Winds and Following Seas,

Scott

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply

messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

http://tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org/hp5ip0/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3843.Kenneth_Grahame

https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1061285



Northern Lights Sailing Club Invites you to a

Holiday Dinner Party Friday December 16, 2016

Embassy Suites- Bloomington

2800 American Blvd. West

Bloomington, Minnesota 55431

5:30 p.m. Social Gathering / 2016 Silent Auction

6:15 p.m. Buffet Dinner

7:00 p.m. short business meeting and member appreciation

7:15 Music for your dining and dancing pleasure

Music by DJ, Jason Daley

8:15 Silent Auction Closes ~Drawing for prizes

DJ is ours till 12 p.m.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from your 2016 Silent Auction

contributions will go to support the St Croix Sailing School`s

children`s scholarship fund

Winning bidders will enjoy a variety of goods and services

For auction donations contact: Joan Gilmore, [email protected]

Jerry Sicard, [email protected]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paypal Option: Register and pay online at NLSC.org. Log into the members only area and follow the

provided link and instructions. It’s easy, quick, and convenient!

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Reservations must be received by Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Name(s) ___________________________________________ Telephone _________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________

Cost $20.00 per person for members Number Attending ____

Cost $33.00 per person for guests Number Attending ____

Make check payable to Northern Lights Sailing Club (NLSC) and mail to:

NLSC Holiday Party, P.O. Box 27404, Golden Valley, MN 55427

mailto:[email protected]


http://nlsc.org/



Commodore Scott Woolfrey took the helm for the November NLSC meeting.

Following a short business meeting, the group took a different “tack” as we all

participated in a sailing mixer. Scott numbered off all of us and moved us to

assigned tables. Each group had several tasks: name our boat, assign a skipper, and

list the five most important things we would bring aboard a charter (not including

the usual items provided by a charter company). The lists included items such as:

duct tape, first aid kit, a sense of group harmony, extra lines, hand-held GPS, cell

phone, food, potato for use as a plug, water, booze (of course), other electronic

gadgets, and more.

The mic was open for rest of the night. Members were captivated hearing tales of sailors enduring

treacherous storms, enjoying beautiful scenery, consuming delicious food, and much more. It was a very

fun evening for all who attended.



Experts estimate that there are over 8,000 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes.

Of that total Lake Superior only holds around 350 of these historic

treasures, but because of her cold clear deep waters and lack of Zebra

mussels, they are some of the best wrecks in the Great Lakes. Ken has

been diving Lake Superior for over 40 years. Through his amazing video,

Ken will take you on a tour of these underwater museums as he presents

"Lake Superior's Best Wrecks."

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NLSC extends a welcome to new member, Jody Beresford.

Although Jody is new to the club, her husband, Bob Mayer, has

been a member for over five years and serves on the NLSC

Board of Directors.

Jody reports that her sailing background is somewhat limited;

however, she’s actually sailed both domestically and

internationally with Bob on Lake Harriet and on their various

trips to the Chesapeake Bay, BVI, Apostle Islands, and St. Lucia. They are currently talking about a trip to

Croatia in 2017 and the Windward Islands in 2018. Jody and Bob do not own a sailboat right now. They

were powerboat owners when they lived in Columbus, Ohio.

Besides sailing, Jody is an avid Yogi, is known as always having a book in her hand, and is always

involved in a variety of activities including family and travel. Her family, besides Bob, includes a daughter

in Atlanta who used to teach sailing in the BVI and another daughter in New York City.

Welcome, Jody!



At the end of October, I checked one more item off my bucket list: sailing in Chesapeake Bay!

The Delmarva Sailing School in Rock Hall, MD sent an alert to former students that space was available on the

first leg of returning its boat to the Caribbean for winter classes. The modest price for the first three days, $399,

made this an offer I couldn’t refuse!

We set out at twilight on a Friday morning aboard SV Gallivant with strong winds generating small craft

warnings. It was an exciting sail south on a broad reach down to Solomon Island Marina. Great winds! We

arrived earlier than expected in mid-afternoon. The Marina is an upscale facility – very nice. And after our

day’s adventure, we felt we had earned our happy hour and dinner at the “Dry Dock” restaurant.

We left the marina early Saturday and joined the parade of assorted vessels migrating south for the winter. The

light headwinds meant we had to motor a lot with our sails trimmed close hauled. Slow progress that day



delayed our arrival until after dark at the Deltaville Yachting Center Marina in Virginia. The marina’s narrow

entrance required a careful approach and became a great night drill for the crew. We landed late, but were

happily surprised by the marina’s courtesy car, which was available to rush us to Taylor’s Restaurant just before

it closed at 8:30 p.m. The weather had become noticeably warmer and the sounds of frogs and crickets filled the

air.

The last day of sailing mirrored the day before: light winds mostly in the direction we were headed. So, it was

another motor-assisted day on the water. We arrived at the Little Creek Marina late in the afternoon to complete

the journey. We took our gear off the boat as they prepared to welcome three sailors for the next leg of the trip –

an ASA 108 Offshore Passage class from Norfolk, Virginia to Bermuda. The final leg would be another ASA

108 class, sailing from Bermuda to St. Thomas.

Delmarva Sailing School has some interesting programs and perks worth checking out. If you take an ASA

course with them, you are considered an alum and get first crack at half-price offers. If your schedule is flexible,

you can pick up some great sailing experiences. I completed the ASA 108 Offshore Passage course the first

week of May going from Bermuda to Norfolk, VA. Dalmarva School is able to keep the prices low because

they are transporting the boat anyway. Check out their website: www.delmarvasailingschool.com for more

information. I’d be happy to talk to anyone who would like more information about my experience with the

school.

http://www.delmarvasailingschool.com/



MEMBERSHIP NEWS …Renew membership before Dec. 31st!

Thanks to those of you who have already renewed your membership for 2017! You are appreciated!

For those of you who are planning to renew, why not do it after you finish reading this fine edition of the

Bearings?

Remember: All members (except those who joined after September 1st, 2016) need to renew their membership

which will expire December 31st . As communicated in the October Bearings, we have eliminated the “dual”

option and instead will just have an individual membership for $25. All members need to fill out a two-page

individual application which includes our new Mutual Release disclaimer. On-line renewal is not available at

this time. Forms are available as follows:

1. Print out an application on pages 12 & 13 of this Bearings newsletter.

2. On our web site. Go to and log on using your member ID#. (If you do not know your number, e-mail

[email protected] and I will send you your member ID#.) Click on NLSC Membership in the left

sidebar. This will pull up the membership application which includes the new Mutual Release

disclaimer so you can print it out.

3. Renew at the November Club meeting or December Holiday Party. Applications will be available

to renew at those events. Just bring your check book.

Fill out the complete two-page application with disclaimer. If your personal information has not changed,

you may skip that part of the application; just fill in your name at the top. The Mutual Release disclaimer

part of the application must be filled in, signed and dated. The renewal process will be held up if we do not

receive the complete application. Send the completed two-page form, along with your check, to the address on

the application.

Confirmation of Your Renewal: You will receive a renewal confirmation via email from the NLSC

Membership Committee when your renewal has been processed.

If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]

Thanks,

Barb Chapman

Membership Chair





We Need Your Help!!

Please help our club by volunteering your time at our booth at the

Minneapolis Boat Show this January, held at the Minneapolis Convention

Center. Benefits are:

- Free entrance to the show,

- Fellowship with other members

- Letting people know about our wonderful club

- Earning money by signing up new members

Find a shift or two on this schedule and email Joan Gilmore the times you would like to work:

[email protected]

Thank you!

Available Time Slots & Number of Volunteers Needed:

Period Thursday(1/19) Friday(1/20) Saturday(1/21) Sunday(1/22)

10am-

12pm

X X 4 volunteers 4 volunteers

12-2pm Setup

5 volunteers

4 volunteers 4 volunteers 4 volunteers

2-4pm 4 volunteers

4 volunteers 4 volunteers 4 volunteers

4-6pm 4 volunteers 4 volunteers 4 volunteers Show ends 5pm

Breakdown til 6pm

6 volunteers

6-9pm 4 volunteers

4 volunteers 4 volunteers X




EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION

Holiday Party Friday,

December 16

5:30 social

6:15 dinner

Embassy Suites

2800 American Blvd W

Bloomington, 55431

Annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction

Reservations required!

Club Meeting Jan 17, 2017 7pm Chester Bird Am Legion

200 N Lilac Dr

Golden Valley 55422

Club Meeting

Ken Merryman – video and discussion on

Shipwrecks of Lake Superior

Board Meeting Jan 24, 2017

6:30pm Davanni’s GV

663 Winnetka Ave N

Golden Valley 55427

Board meeting

All NLSC members welcome

Club Meeting Feb 21, 2017 7pm Chester Bird Am Legion

200 N Lilac Dr

Golden Valley 55422

Club Meeting and Program

Gutter Regatta

Board Meeting Feb 28, 2017 6:30pm Davanni’s GV

663 Winnetka Ave N

Golden Valley 55427

Board meeting

All NLSC members welcome

Club Meeting March 21,

2017

7pm Chester Bird Am Legion

200 N Lilac Dr

Golden Valley 55422

Club Meeting and Program

Trip Night

NLSC Sailing Opportunity Disclaimer

Northern Lights Sailing Club is neither endorsing nor guaranteeing any aspect of any Sailing Opportunity and

accepts no liability. Any loss, damage, death, or personal injury that may occur as a result of your participation

in these Sailing Opportunities is not the responsibility of Northern Lights Sailing Club.

Your decision to take part in any Sailing Opportunity is your responsibility. You are entirely responsible for

your own safety, whether afloat or ashore, and nothing reduces this responsibility.

It is for you to decide whether the boat is fit to sail in the conditions.

It is for you to decide whether the skipper(s) and/or crew members are competent to sail.

You are reminded to always comply with the safety requirements commensurate with the sea area in

which you intend to cruise.

ASA 103/104

Basic Cruising &

Bareboat Chartering

(Waitlist)

March 29-Ap 4, 2017

British Virgin Islands ASA Certification class taught by Capt. Joan

Gilmore. Contact Joan for more information.

612.871.8101

[email protected]



Please complete this application form and send the completed form and your check (made out to

“Northern Lights Sailing Club”) to:

Northern Lights Sailing Club, P. O. Box 27404, Golden Valley, MN 55427

Individual Membership Fee: $25.00 Membership year: Jan 1-Dec 31, 2017

Note for new members: If you join after September 1 and pay your dues for the year, you will be entitled to all rights and privileges

for the next year, AND for remainder of the year in which you join.

Type or print your name and address:

Name:

Street: Apt. #

City: State: Zip Code:

□ Do NOT display address in NLSC online directory

Home Phone: Work Phone: _____________________________

Cell Phone:

□ Do NOT display phones in NLSC online directory

E-mail Address:

□ Do NOT display e-mail in directory

We need volunteers and information to help make NLSC work. Please check all applicable options below:

I would Help:

I am interested in:

My experience level:

□ Organize Trips □ Learning to Sail □ Own a Daysailer

□ Organize Social Activities □ Racing □ Own a Cruising Sailboat

□ Organize Meeting Activities □ Cruising □ Have Bareboat Certification (ASA,

other)

□ Serve on a Standing Committee □ Day sailing □ Have other sailing certifications

(ASA, other)

□ Serve on the Board □ Get USGC Captain’s

Certification

□ Have USGC Captain’s Certification

□ Work on the Newsletter □ Other: □ Other:

□ Other:

Where did you hear about NLSC (new members only)?

Referred by member (new members only): [optional]:

Continue to next page for Mutual Release of Liability and Indemnification form. This form must be filled

out and signed by the applicant before membership will be processed. This signed agreement will remain in

effect until the membership is terminated or the agreement document is substantially changed by NLSC.

Northern Lights Sailing Club - Membership Application Applicants must be 21 years of age or older



Northern Lights Sailing Club

Mutual Release of Liability and Indemnification As a member or guest of Northern Lights Sailing Club (NLSC) and a participant in events planned and executed by NLSC; I

understand that boating of any type, duration or location can be hazardous. I recognize the inherent risks of engaging in these

events can include: death, injury to my person and loss of or damage to my property.

I KNOWINGLY ACCEPT THESE RISKS AND FURTHER AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

I, ________________________, hereby enter into this Mutual Release of Liability and Indemnification (hereinafter “Mutual

Release”) in consideration for (1) my membership in or being a guest of the Northern Lights Sailing Club, (2) my participation in

events sponsored by the Northern Lights Sailing Club and Sailing Opportunities communicated by Northern Lights Sailing Club

(hereafter referred to as “NLSC Events”, and (3) my desire not to subject my own personal assets to the risk of litigation, claims of

any type and actual or potential adverse judgment. On behalf of myself, next-of-kin, trustees, administrators, executors, heirs and assigns, I HEREBY RELEASE the NORTHERN

LIGHTS SAILING CLUB and all of its officers, directors, members, crew members (specifically including the Trip Chair, Captain(s)

and First Mate(s)), and each of their heirs, administrators, successors, affiliates, assigns and agents individually and jointly (hereinafter

collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) from any liability for my death, personal injury, property damage or other financial loss

that may arise from or occur during my participation in NLSC Events.

On behalf of myself, next-of-kin, trustees, administrators, executors, heirs and assigns I further AGREE NOT TO SUE THE

RELEASED PARTIES — for any reason whatsoever, including their strict liability, carelessness, negligence or gross negligence —

for any damages, loss cost, expense or other relief that may be available to me or my next-of-kin, trustees, administrators, executors,

heirs and assigns under international laws and treaties and/or federal, state and local statutes, regulations and common law — that may

arise from or occur during my participation in NLSC Events.

On behalf of myself, next-of-kin, trustees, administrators, executors, heirs and assigns I further AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY

AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASED PARTIES from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, debts, claims and

demands of any nature whatsoever, which I have now or which I may have arising out of or occurring during my participation in

NLSC Events.

I fully understand that any boat and equipment made available during my participation in NLSC Events COME WITHOUT ANY

WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIONS BY THE RELEASED PARTIES, including any warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

I agree that I shall not rely on the judgment of any of the RELEASED PARTIES during my participation in NLSC Events. I assume

the responsibility to judge my fitness to participate in NLSC Events. I further recognize that I ALONE AM RESPONSIBLE FOR

MY SAFETY while participating in NLSC Events.

I acknowledge that IF I (MY NEXT-OF KIN, TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS, HEIRS, OR ASSIGNS) IGNORE

THIS AGREEMENT AND COMMENCE ANY ACTION, I (MY NEXT-OF KIN, TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATORS,

EXECUTORS, HEIRS, OR ASSIGNS) WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ATTORNEYS FEES, WITNESS FEES,

EXPENSES AND COURT COSTS INCURRED BY THE RELEASED PARTIES.

I hereby agree that Minnesota law shall govern my participation in NLSC Events and the construction, interpretation and enforcement

of this Mutual Release, regardless of the location(s) in which an NLSC Event is held or in which my death, injury, property damage or

loss may arise. In the event that a court determines that any provision of this Mutual Release is unenforceable or invalid, I agree that

it will not affect the enforceability or validity of the remaining portions of this Mutual Release.

I UNDERSTAND BY MAKING AND SIGNING THIS MUTUAL RELEASE I SURRENDER VALUABLE RIGHTS,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY RIGHT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES.

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL PARTS OF THIS MUTUAL RELEASE AND

SIGN IT FREELY AND INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY IT.

_______________________________________ ______________________

Participant Signature Date



Ahoy Northern Lights Sailing Club Members:

Come Join the Lake Minnetonka Power Squadron!

Sailors in a Power Squadron? You bet! The Minnetonka Power Squadron is part of the United States

Power Squadrons with 350 regional squadrons across the country. We are a fraternal organization

dedicated to the advancement of safe boating through self-education of members, safety education courses

for the public, and civic service. We connect through monthly meetings, volunteer opportunities,

educational courses, and Streater Cove, our private boating facility on Big Island in Lake Minnetonka. Our

members share your passion for being on the water.

We invite you to visit our website, www.minnetonkaps.org, for more information about our group. If

you’d like more information about the Squadron, please send an email to [email protected]

“I am a member of the Northern Lights Sailing Club and also a member of the Minnetonka Power

Squadron. The Power Squadron provides me with opportunities on and around Lake Minnetonka while the

Northern Lights Sailing Club offers exciting opportunities for boating adventure both domestically and

internationally. The two memberships complement each other very nicely.”

Al Kracke

http://www.minnetonkaps.org/




Northern Lights Sailing Club meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month

at 7:00 p.m., January through May and October through November. The meeting

location is the Chester Bird American Legion, 200 N. Lilac Drive, Golden Valley,

55422.

Summer meetings are potluck dinners held at members’ homes. Meeting locations

are listed in Bearings and on the NLSC website, www.nlsc.org.

Beaings

NLSC Board of Directors

Scott Woolfrey Commodore

Robert Mayer Vice Commodore

Al Kracke Purser

Kim Wright Secretary

Joan Gilmore Education Chair

Barbara Chapman Membership Chair

Jerry Sicard Fellowship and Special Events

Sara McGlynn Meetings and Program Chair

Debra Woolfrey Promotions and Marketing Chair

Jay Biggs Trip Chair

Dan Hudson Information and Technology Chair

Lisa Broom Member at Large

BEARINGS is published monthly by the Northern Lights Sailing Club. Reproduction of this

publication in any manner in whole or in part is prohibited except by consent of the publisher.

Editorial contributions may be submitted by email to Marilynn Kaplan at [email protected].

If possible, format should be MS Word, Times New Roman 12, with left alignment. Please

embed photos and attach as jpg. Copy is due no later than the fourth Friday of the month for the

next month’s publication. Please include a phone number. Newsletter content, placement, and

format of articles is at the discretion of the NLSC Board and/or Newsletter editor.

Written materials, photographs, and art submitted for this publication is the copyrighted work

of NLSC and may also be used on the NLSC website, www.NLSC.org.

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