The FLYC Telltale · 2019-04-05 · THE FLYC TELLTALE DECEMBER 2011 Page 5 *Photos by Jim Foust While the 2011 ‗Turkey Shoot‘ Regatta on Lake Washing-ton, held on November 19th,

DECEMBER 2011 The FLYC Telltale

Folsom Lake Yacht Club

PO BOX 156

Folsom, CA 95763

Representing Folsom Lake Sailors for Over 54 Years

Website: www.flyc.org

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Event Calendar:

Date Time Event Location Coordinator

Dec 3 9:00 AM Clubhouse Assembly Day Folsom Lake \ Top of the Main Ramp Dave Strain

Dec 25 Merry Christmas!! Santa Clause

No December membership meeting, have a safe, fun

holiday. If you go boating, bring appropriate gear as

the water is very cold right now.

Inside this Issue:

Commodore’s Column 2

Racing Corner 2

Membership Update 3

Treasurer Report 3

FLYC Banquet 3

Clubhouse Work Photos 4

Banshee Beat 5

Santana 20 Fleet 12 News 5

2012 Membership Form 6

2012 Calendar 7

Contact Info 8

Hobie Cove Ramp is Open

Main Marina Ramp is Closed for the year

http://www.flyc.org

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DECEMBER 2011 THE FLYC TELLTALE

Commodore‘s Column Todd Craig

Hello, Fellow Members.

One thing you can say about FLYC;

we're a club that can get things

done! It seems like we just started

the process of moving off the docks

and the clubhouse is already reas-

sembled on a cement pad in our

new home overlooking the Marina.

There is still some work to do, but the major effort is com-

plete. My sincerest thanks go out to all the wonderful

members that showed up to help on the work days and

particularly to Dave Strain who has managed this whole

process. The view from our new location is terrific. Stop

by and check it out next time you are at the lake.

The holiday season is upon us. Official FLYC events resume

on February 11th with the first Spring Series race. We have

some time to prepare ourselves and our boats for the 2012

season. The membership voted to increase the number of

series races, so we will now have 5 race days for both the

Spring and Fall series. Fall will see an additional Sunday race

day. The 2012 Calendar is now available on the flyc.org

website. I expect to see a supplemental calendar up by next

year with all the RC assignments.

The FLYC Awards Banquet was a great success, to the best

of my recollection. The food and location was Top Flight

(pun intended), and I'd like to thank everyone who made it

possible. I apologize to all in attendance for not being at my

best that night as I was suffering from a rather nasty cold.

Despite that, I enjoyed the event and the company im-

mensely and hope you all did as well. I am honored to be

selected for another term as Commodore and I couldn't ask

for a more supportive membership.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Todd Craig

Commodore

Racing Corner Dave Strain

With the first series race of 2012 not until Feb, the racing

news consists of encouragement to read the rules, tidy up

your boat, get the sails mended, or ordered. However, the

real race of 2011, this last race, is one against the clock.

The race was one of work power vs. the rainy season. It

seems at this point that the workers have scored. . The

FLYC clubhouse on ―H‖ dock is no longer on the dock, but

newly reassembled on the hard. Go back to the Oct issue

to see one of the reasons for the move (ROT) A team of

FLYC members cleared out the interior first, took down the

overhang, and disassembled the roof, and took down the

walls. Sort of a barn raisin‘ in reverse. The folks at the Ma-

rina gave the use of a floating dock to pile the stuff on.

They floated it to the ramp and the ―FLYC crew made good

use of a trailer that hauled the stuff up to the site. On the

Tuesday before Thanksgiving the pad was formed and the

cement truck came. There were some tired puppies by the

end of that day! Then, Thanksgiving gave a break. By Dec

3-4 the wall went up, the roof was finished, and the job was

pretty near complete. This looked like the barn raisin‘ for

real. It has taken many, many man hours to do this, but the

race against the clock and the rainy season is over, FLYC=

1, weather= 0. 1000 thank yous need to go to Todd and

Barb Craig, and Dave Strain for getting this under way. Bob

Backer was there along with Lanette Strain, Mark Erdrich,

Scott Fredrickson, Steve Galeria, Jim Goldberg and Lana

Chang, Scott Hefty, Randy Hollingsworth, Drake Johnson,

Kerry and Joyce Johnson, George Koch, Phil Hodgson, Mike

and April Meyer, Mike Rayfuse, John Speight, Jarian Westfall,

Mark Werder, and probably more. These workers re-

sponded with their time, their tools, their bodies, and the

critical element, their positive attitudes. If I‘ve left anyone

out, please forgive. The next ―race‖ of the club is the one

that will occur on the inside of the clubhouse. So far, it is

an empty room with potential. If you have any ideas of

how best to use this space, drop Todd or me a line. Your

input is always welcome. There are things yet undone on

the outside, including paint, so this is the time for ideas.

After all, it is YOUR club.

Dave Strain

Editor’s note: You don‘t need to be a club officer to sub-

mit content for the Telltale, the publish date is typically

around the 5th of the month. Articles regarding your ex-

periences on Folsom Lake or surrounding areas are wel-

come. Send them to: [email protected]

Thanks,

Mark Werder

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Telltale%20Article

THE FLYC TELLTALE DECEMBER 2011

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Treasurer‘s Report Scott Fredrickson

November report………..

12/3/11 5:30 pm I just got back from the lake, and our club-

house has 'swallowed the anchor' and is now resting on its

new foundation overlooking the marina. Others will cover it

in more detail, but our construction boss, Dave Strain, man-

aged to bring this part of the project in well under the pro-

jected cost--<$1000.

The site was literally swarming with workers, and the re-

assembly project moved along at near breakneck speed.

We had so much manpower we realized that by the time

we figured out an 'easy' way to do things, we could simply

have plowed through the task with muscle power. Between

hoisting joists and roof panels, while several of us were

leveling some of the sand used for fill that we were tired of

stumbling over, Dave muttered something about 'human

backhoes'. That was the kind of energy present.

It's going to be a great place to watch what goes on at the

launch ramp and Mark Werder noted that with radio com-

munications it will be a great place to observe and run small

boat marina racing.

The building is almost as weather-tight as it has ever been,

ready for the coolers, life jackets, boat parts, etc. to be

moved back in, right after it gets a fresh coat of paint.

P.O. Box 156

Boring, boring, boring this month. Bank statements and

advertisements. The only communication worthy of com-

ment was the Poimiroo's reply to the banquet invitation that

Stephanie Erdrich received, and I got second-hand with the

banquet checks.

Good on you,

mates!! : )

Membership Lanette Strain

FLYC membership renewals are due by Feb.1st. There is a

lot of fun yet to be had for your membership support. This

year, we will have a place of our own, like a proper club-

house. Some of your membership dollars went directly

into the relocation of the clubhouse.

Be sure to renew. It‘s the great thing to do. Please fill out

the membership form that is on line at the website, or that

is in this edition of the TellTale. (Page 6)

FLYC Banquet a BIG HIT Lanette Strain

Thanks to Stephanie Erdrich, the banquet was a success.

The restaurant, The Aviator, was an easy to get to venue,

and the buffet style service was delicious. She and Madeline

Rayfuse decorated the place to the nines, and Mike Rayfuse

had photos projected onto a screen for a sailing backdrop.

As it turns out, the Sacramento Wheel Men occasionally

stop there for a quick biking refresher. Several members of

FLYC are also bikers (in the good sense of the word).

Awards went to Mark Werder for the Dan Buckley Award

for journalism, Lanette Strain received the Golden Cleat for

her work in many areas of the Club over the past year, and

the Sportsman Award to Mike Meyer for his extraordinary

recruitment to encourage sailing in general, and Wed.

Night Beer can racing specifically. Congratulations, sailors.

Mark Erdrich received the First place finish for the Spring

Series, while Mark Werder garnered a second. In the Fall

Series, Todd and Barbara Craig earned a First place, with

Mark Werder again taking a Second. Jim Goldberg and Lana

Chang got a Third place win. Rob Cram sailed to a first

place in the centerboard racing during the Fall Series.

Commodore Craig announced the new board members for

the upcoming year. He will continue as commodore, Dave

Strain will stay on as vice commodore, Scott Frederickson

continues as Treasurer, and Mark Werder will keep publish-

ing the TellTale. New board members are Jim Goldberg,

who will be rear commodore, keeping those pesky marks in

line. Lana Chang will be the new secretary and membership

person, and Joyce Johnson, the hospitality chairwoman.

CONGRATULATIONS, MEMBERS OF FLYC. IT WAS A

GREAT YEAR.

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Clubhouse Work Photos Lanette Strain & Mark Werder

Lana and Jim ―Power up‖ with

this assortment of tools.

Hauling the disassembled club-

house up the launch ramp.

Mark, George, Phil, Scott and Dave hand

unload the window portion of the club-

house.

A very empty looking dock and

the end of an era.

Assembly day showing our new

home on the hill with a view.

Boys at play. Off

loading stuff from

the Marina‘s trailer.

What a help it was.


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*Photos by Jim Foust

While the 2011 ‗Turkey Shoot‘ Regatta on Lake Washing-

ton, held on November 19th, did not start well it finished in

fine fashion. There was a nice but light breeze when every-

one put in, and then the wind died. To add insult to injury,

after bobbing around for a half hour the wind filled in nicely,

but everyone was asked to leave; actually we were asked to

leave the turning basin to make room for a freighter that

was coming. The freighter took an hour and a half to show

up, turn around, and then go back down the channel to a

fertilizer plant; all under the watchful eye of a Coast Guard

escort with machine gun at the ready. After the delay we

were good to go and we got in four quick races in excellent

conditions. As usual the Lake Washington Sailing Club was

a very gracious host and served a delicious hot meal right

after the racing ended. Overall, the race organization was

good, the competition was tight (see photo), no one

dumped their boat, and everyone had a good time.

‗Starboard!‘ [Craig Lee crossing in front of Wayne

Cassingham at the 2011Turkey Shoot]

Results:

BANSHEES – fun people, fun times - and here‘s hoping eve-

ryone has a happy holidays and another great season of Ban-

shee racing in 2012.

Banshee Beat Steve Galeria

Huge Thank You to Mark and Stephanie Erdrich for hosting

the Fleet 12 party at your wonderful home. It was a fun eve-

ning attended by Todd and Barb Craig, Jim Goldberg and

Lana Chang, Mike Meyers, Mel and Kathy Morrison and

Stacy and myself. The potluck snacks were delicious and

there were a couple requests for the recipe to the bread

that Lana baked. Yumm!

After food, beverages and lot‘s of Santana 20 war stories (or

are they fish stories?) we covered our annual meeting

agenda. Todd and Barbara Craig won the Fleet Champion

award for their first place performance at Camellia Cup.

The Enforcer trophy went un-awarded as our fleet did not

race in any away races with a fleet start. Mark Erdrich gave

Stacy and I his ―extra‖ trophy from Whiskeytown and

shared with everyone the story from that trip. There will be

an effort this year to fill in the gaps on the perpetual tro-

phies as we have lost some of the winners names. The fleet

opted to keep me on for another year as Fleet Captain al-

though I didn‘t see many volunteers. We looked ahead at

the 2012 calendar and agreed to sign up as a fleet for Fol-

som events in advance to get scored as a Fleet and possibly

our own starts. It is undecided how many will travel to the

Nationals or High Sierra as they are back to back weeks. I

filled in everyone on my plan to consolidate fleet funds into

a local bank account and finally, we raffled off some very

tasty adult beverages. Thanks to everyone that made it out!

2012 is looking good with at least 5 boats planning on racing

in the FLYC Spring Series if not more. The competition

should be tight, can‘t wait! Have a safe and wonderful Holi-

day Fleet 12.

Skipper Sail# 1 2 3 4 Total

1. Craig Lee 8061 1 1 2 3 7

2. Charles Witcher 8063 3 2 1 2 8

3. Dean Eppley 8000 2 4 5 1 12

4. Wayne Cassingham 007 5 3 3 4 15

5. Steve Galeria 8069 4 5 6 6 21

6. Beth Richard 2000 8 6 4 7 25

7. Mack Bishop 6801 6 7 7 5 25

8. Mark Werder 8062 7 8 8 8 31

Santana 20—Fleet 12 News Mark Werder

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FLYC RENEWAL/MEMBERSHIP 2012 SEASON

Please send completed form with check payable to “FLYC” to: Folsom Lake Yacht Club P.O. Box 156 Folsom, CA 95763

Please print clearly and complete entire form. Double check your e-mail address First name: ________________________ Last Name: ___________________________ Street address: __________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________________ Day phone (____) __________________ Eve phone: (____) ______________________ Dock number ______________________ Where? ______________________________ Email address: __________________________________________________________ Additional family members (taxable income family) Name:_____________________________ Relationship: _______________________ Name:_____________________________ Relationship: _______________________ Name:_____________________________ Relationship: _______________________ Please list all boats you own:

Dues (please check as appropriate)

Race Fees (includes three races/day (conditions permitting) and post-race party)

TOTAL (Membership + Race Fees) = $ Please rank what interests you most about the Folsom Lake Yacht Club (1 = highest interest)

Boat type: Boat name: Sail #: PHRF




Renewing member

$180/year/immediate family if paid by Feb. 1 $

$190/year/immediate family if paid after Feb. 1 $

$200/year/immediate family if paid after Apr. 1 $

Installment Plan - $95 due Feb. 1, $95 due Apr. 1 $

New Member - $180/year/immediate family, pro-rated at $15/month $

Student member - $40 (below age 25 and full-time student) $

Series Race Season Pass - $40 for all series races $

Individual Series Races - $10 non-member/$8 member per day (pay on day of race to Race Committee)

$

Series racing Wed. Night Fun Races Regattas Race Committee

Club Dinghies Cruising Monthly meetings Social programs/parties

Sailing lessons Youth programs Woman‘s programs New friends

Reciprocal privileges Discounts Sharing sailing info Mentor

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2012 FOLSOM LAKE YACHT CLUB CALENDAR DATE EVENT LOCATION RC: Lead/ Assist February 02-11 Sat 10am Spring Series #1 Folsom Lake 02-14 Tue 7-9pm Membership Mtg Inland Sailing 02-25 Sat 10am Spring Series #2 Folsom Lake March 03-10 Sat 10am Spring Series #3 Folsom Lake 03-13 Tue 7-9pm Membership Mtg Inland Sailing 03-24 Sat 10am Spring Series #4 Folsom Lake 03-31 Sat 10am Spring Series #5 Folsom Lake April 04-10 Tue 7-9pm Membership Mtg Inland Sailing 04-14 Sat-Sun Camellia Cup Regatta Folsom Lake 04-28 Sat 9am Trans-Folsom Race Folsom Lake May 05-02 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 05-08 Tue 7-9pm Membership Mtg Inland Sailing 05-09 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 05-16 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 05-19 Sat 9am Katherine Eavenson Race TBD 05-23 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 05-26 Eugene YC Memorial Day, Whiskeytown Regatta 05-30 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake June 06-06 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 09-10 GCYC Go for the Gold Regatta Scott's Flat 09-11 9/11-14 C22 Nationals Scott's Flat 06-12 Tue 7-9pm Membership Mtg Inland Sailing 06-13 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 06-16 Sat 9am Lady and the Tramp Race Folsom Lake 06-20 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 06-27 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake July 07-04 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 07-07 FYC High Sierra Centerboard Weekend Huntington Lake 07-11 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 07-14 FYC High Sierra Keelboat Weekend Huntington Lake 07-18 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 07-21 LWSC Dinghy Ditch Lake Washington 07-25 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 07-28 Sat 9am Centerboard Regatta Folsom Lake August 08-01 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 08-08 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 08-15 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 08-18 Sat 9am Steele Cup/Dinghy Wknd Rancho Seco 08-22 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 08-25 Sat 9am Singlehanded Regatta Folsom Lake 08-29 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake September 09-05 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 09-08 Sat 9am Governor's Cup Folsom Lake 09-11 Tue 7-9pm Membership Mtg Inland Sailing 09-12 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 09-19 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 09-23 Sun 10am Fall Series #1 Folsom Lake 09-26 Wed 6pm Beer Can Race Folsom Lake 09-29 Sat 10am Fall Series #2 Folsom Lake October 10-07 Sun 10am Fall Series #3 Folsom Lake 10-09 Tue 7-9pm Membership Mtg Inland Sailing 10-13 Sat 10am Fall Series #4 Folsom Lake 10-21 Sun 10am Fall Series #5 Folsom Lake November 11-10 Sat FLYC Annual Banquet TBD 11-11 LWSCTurkey Shoot Lake Washington

FLYC Regatta Event External Event

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Folsom Lake Yacht Club was organized in 1956 to foster and perpetuate the sport of sailing and to conduct sailing activities; to conduct and encourage growth and development of sailboat racing;

to conduct social activities among members of the Club and mutually interested organizations and to uphold the principles of good sportsmanship and the highest standards of the sport of sailing.

FLYC is a member of PICYA, USSail and YRA.

Folsom Lake Yacht Club PO BOX 156 Folsom, CA 95763

2011 Board of Directors 2011 Committee Chairs

Commodore Todd Craig (916) 952-3926 Merchandise Sherron Hart (916) 456-6388

[email protected] [email protected]

Vice Commodore Dave Strain (916) 933-2346 Telltale Editor Mark Werder (916) 213-8079


Rear Commodore Kerry Johnson (916) 933-3453 Webmaster Mark Erdrich (916) 685-4869


Secretary Lanette Strain (916) 933-2346 Hospitality Director Stephanie Erdrich (916) 798-3551


Treasurer Scott Fredrickson (530) 626-1812

[email protected] 2011 Fleet Captains

Directors at Large Sherron Hart (916) 456-6388 Centerboard Fleets Steve Galeria (916) 635-3911


Mike Rayfuse Santana 20 Fleet 12 Mark Werder (916) 213-8079


Staff Commodore Mark Erdrich (916) 685-4869 Open Keel George Koch (916) 967-0820


Banshee Fleet 1 Steve Galeria (916) 635-3911

[email protected]

Catalina 22 Dave Strain (916) 933-2346

[email protected]

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The FLYC Telltale · 2019-04-05 · THE FLYC TELLTALE DECEMBER 2011 Page 5 *Photos by Jim Foust While the 2011 ‗Turkey Shoot‘ Regatta on Lake Washing-ton, held on November 19th,