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    Facilities

    Facilities February 2022

    February 23, 2022 - By 

    So here we are, almost at a new sailing/fun season. The Buildings and Grounds Committee is in charge of all of the facilities at the club with Ki, Rick, Tom, Dennis, David, and myself, Bill, trying to keep things in good working order.

    We have gotten together to figure out what needs to be repaired, replaced, or added to keep our property “shining.”

    So far, the green lawn mower has been repaired and a new green-utility vehicle (Gator) has been added for hauling and moving empty trailers.

    We have also ordered a new playground set to be installed behind the upper shelter. The kit will be delivered somewhere around the end of March and will require several helping hands to help unloading from the delivery vehicle. Also, a bunch of hands with hammers, drills, screwdrivers, etc. attached will be needed for “some assembly required.” The manufacturer does assemble it to make sure everything fits properly – then they disassemble it for shipping. The actual assembly dates are flexible. If you have interest in helping, please email me at bill at ecsail dot org.

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    There will also be a new swing set and maybe monkey bars added on the lower level.

    Think windy, warm weather.

    Bill Harrington

    Facilities Manager

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    Social

    Social February 2022

    February 23, 2022 - By 

    This is the time of year when our days begin to stretch longer as our daylight hours are extended.  Life in the form of waxing, repairing, and spring cleaning will fill our quiet club as we transition to spring.  Meanwhile, we continue to plan for the new season filled with social events and regattas to fill the souls of our fellow sailors.

    I want to welcome Jen Curtis as our 2022 Social Chair Assistant!  She has successfully managed our Chili Cookoff for as long as I can remember and is ready and eager to expand her hosting abilities.  We have a calendar full of fun and are seeking volunteers to host and help with our events.  If you have an interest in supporting social events, please let us know.  You will earn work credits that convert to cash off next year’s dues!

    Below is our calendar of events:

    Mother’s Day Brunch – Sunday, May 8th from 11:30 – 1:30

    Memorial Day Celebration – Saturday, May 28th from 6:00 – 9:00

    Father’s Day Brunch – Sunday, June 19th from 11:30 – 1:30

    Kids/Family Fun Day – Saturday, July 2nd, Time to be determined

    Beach Party – Saturday, July 16th, Time to be determined

    Labor Day Celebration – Saturday, September 3rd from 6:00 – 9:00

    Lobster Fest – Saturday, September 24th, Time to be determined

    Chili Cookoff – Saturday, October 15th, Time to be determined

    Final Bash – Saturday, November 6th, Time to be determined

    Please feel free to contact Jen Curtis or me with any suggestions of how we can enhance your social experience.  You may locate us in the Sailing Club Directory.

    Vickie Greenough                     
    Jennifer Curtis

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    Harbormaster

    Harbormaster February 2022

    February 23, 2022 - By 

    There are new updates to the General Rules when it comes to membership stickers.  Boats that do not have up-to-date stickers by December 1st will be fined the equivalent of an extra winter storage fee. Each boat must display a current membership sticker on the port bow. Each trailer also needs to display a current membership sticker on or near its tongue.

    Membership stickers must be on the boat and trailer no later than June 1, or within 30 days of acceptance of new membership. Failure to properly display a current membership sticker by December 1 shall result in a fine equivalent to the amount of current year‘s winner storage fee being automatically added to the members annual membership renewal statement.

    Let’s talk double-parked boats. Right now this is not a problem but when the weather gets warmer in a month then it’s a different story. If you are parked in front of someone – and don’t launch early – then don’t be surprised if your boat is not where you left it.

    Dennis Robertson
    Harbormaster

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    Racing

    Racing February 2022

    February 23, 2022 - By 

    Racers,

    Have you started noticing that you are wearing your sunglasses to bed?  Started getting the mail in your shorts and flip flops? Or found yourself racing others to parking spots and shopping carts?  You have got a disease that peaks in February every year – Sailboat Racing Fever!  No vaccine nor mask can thwart its spread.  If you have a bad case, then Nancy and I have good news for you.  We have been planning a fun-filled racing season for you.  If you’re thinking we can’t start soon enough, then you will be happy to learn we are planning a racing-program get together in March to get your fever down and get you on the mend.

    Please put Wednesday March 23 at 7:00 PM onto your calendar.   Our plan is to have an organizational meeting for the racing program that evening and would hope that as many as possible interested in racing will attend.  This is whether you have raced in the past or have no racing experience at all and would be interested in learning a little more about it.  We will provide food and beverages.  Location is TBD. We will send out another notice with location in a couple of weeks.

    Our plan would be to get some feedback on the proposed racing schedule for this season, to talk about how the work credits for racing should be distributed, and how many credits should be given out for various regattas, events and activities.  We’ll also address the implementation of the Dedicated Race Committee Proposal.

    Hope we are getting some of the juices flowing again and hope our spring meeting will get you back on track for summer sailing to come.

    John Kohne
    Nancy Goff

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    Racing - Safety & Education

    Safety & Education February 2022

    February 23, 2022 - By 

    As we await Spring, the Winter Training Series continues at Indianapolis Sailing Club.  Most recently, pro sailor, Andrew Kerr, facilitated the North-U Trim Sails Seminar on February 12th where four Eagle Creek members were in attendance.  Next month’s free training is on March 5th and will cover basic racing tactics; don’t miss it!

    This season, Safety and Education will be offering expanded programming to meet the diverse needs of all ages and abilities at the club.  We will off free monthly Saturday morning workshops on topics such as outboard-engine maintenance, sail care and repair, useful knots, and basic-boating safety will be offered.  Look for more information as volunteer instructors and workshop topics are finalized.

    ECSC is also partnering with two new community partners in planning exciting educational opportunities for all members.  The Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center will be facilitating open-water bird-watching workshops, and the Indiana Astronomical Society (IAS) will be offering a free celestial navigation course.  Additionally, IAS will be hosting star-viewing parties on our grounds where members will be able to use high-tech equipment to view the night sky alongside knowledgeable and seasoned astronomers.  More info to come as these partnerships develop.

    Being fit and strong enough to keep yourself, your boat, and your crew safe while sailing is vital…particularly as we graduate to bigger boats and waters.  This year ECSC will offer regular free yoga classes that focus on balance and strength.  Look for more info and the link to registration in April.

    Safety, as always, is a priority for the club.  The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting free vessel safety checks in late spring; dates will be shared when finalized.  CPR & First Aid will also be offered at the club this summer.

    Finally, if you have any suggestions for educational programming or would like to host a training/educational opportunity for the club, please contact me, Abby Harlan at apharlan15@gmail.com.

     

    Abby Harlan

    Safety & Education

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    Publicity

    Publicity February 2022

    February 23, 2022 - By 

    *** LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE ECSC INSTAGRAM THIS YEAR. ***

    Our club has a very active Facebook group (as most already know),  but we also have an Instagram account: @eaglecreeksailingclub

    Instagram is more about sharing photos than Facebook is. I’d like to find a small team who can help make more posts on the club’s Instagram account this year.  This can be as easy as snapping photos (with your phone) of various boats sailing on the lake or people hanging out around the club. Ideally, the club account would make about 2-3 new posts a week.  If you are interested in helping with ECSC’s Instagram account, please reach out to publicity@ecsail.org.

    My Ship Store inventory now includes (see images below):

    • 1/4 zip sweatshirts (more sizes being ordered).  $25
    • soft shell jackets (20 in stock).   $35
    • t-shirts (plenty of mens and women in stock).  $15

    Sizes & colors are limited to what’s in stock.  First come, first served!

    LOOKING FOR IDEAS!  Please email publicity@ecsail.org if you have ideas for what other apparel or items ECSC should sell in its Ship Store.  Burgees and coozies are already on my list.

    EJ Williams

    Publicity Chair

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    ECSC LOGOS DOWNLOAD: www.dropbox.com/sh/1auwrtcg6io2vgz/AAAXWwJfjJBZ9OFk4hWFt3xla?dl=0

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    Join our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/ecsail

    Follow our Instagram:  @eaglecreeksailingclub

    Ship’s Store

    Apparel can be purchased through Coral Reef Sailing’s website.  They custom print or embroider our logos onto the clothes they have available.

    Click here to access the Ship’s Store

     

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    Commodore

    Commodore October 2021

    October 22, 2021 - By 

    I can’t believe it?s already nearly the end of another sailing season.

    We entered this year with much trepidation about Covid, wondering how to interact safely.  Fortunately, things continually improved throughout the year allowing us to have very successful social and racing events.  If you are like me, the last year and a half has been a bit foggy somehow seeming slow and incredibly fast simultaneously.

    It has been my true pleasure to serve as your Commodore this past year.  I would like to thank each member of our club who has served on the board or volunteered their time and talents to make things run smoothly.  I am very encouraged that multiple younger members volunteered in various capacities.  That bodes well for the future well-being of ECSC.  Everyone has talents that can be used to improve our culture and facilities, please look for ways to volunteer next season.

    Ki Hickok will be your Commodore next year and I am confident he will do an excellent job based upon his outstanding accomplishments as Vice Commodore.

    Cheers
    Chuck Goff