• Racing

    Racing July 2020

    July 12, 2020 - By 

    Hello all ECSC racers!

    The ECSC Regatta & Mayor’s Cup Regatta are canceled for 2020. At this time we are in a holding pattern for the Governor’s Cup and the Hornback Regattas. We will make a decision on these two regattas in the coming weeks/months.

    Wednesday/Sunday racing:
    Wednesday Beer Can Series will be honor racing with a 6:50 start time through August 26 and 6:40 start time through October 14th.   Please see below links for more race details.

    Notice of Race      Sailing Instructions

    This eliminates the need for Race Duties and allows all to race.

    Sunday Honor Series remains the same.

    Thank for your understanding during these difficult times & public health crisis.

    Marcus Rogers & John George
    2020 Race Chair & Assistant Race Chair

  • Membership

    Membership July 2020

    July 12, 2020 - By 

    A BIG WELCOME to 13 new members: (listed in the order that they joined in 2020)

    – Kevin & Jennifer Anderson of Indianapolis, sailing a West Wight Potter named Pirates Pride.

    – Abigail Harlan of Zionsville. Abigail is a legacy as her parents, Chris & Laura, were members.

    – Doug & Suzanne Phebus with children Erika, Kaleb & Olivia of Plainfield, sailing a 26’ Clipper Marine.

    – Bruce & Claudia Kampenga of Carmel with son, Marshall, sailing a Venture.

    – Mack Chittenden & Clair Purtell along with daughter, Rayanne, of Indianapolis sailing a 16’ Hobie Cat.

    – Cory Irwin & Ashley Adkins of Indianapolis.

    – Ryan Ricci & Beth Hoskins along with Ava, Keegan & Macy of Indy, sailing a 22’ Catalina Sport.

    – Scott Lisinski along with Aleksa and Luke of Indy, sailing a 26’ Hunter named Incommunicado.

    – Gwen Reller of Indy along with her son, Jacob, sailing a 22’ Catalina sport named Wind Seeker.

    – Greg Keeker of Indianapolis with a 22’ O’Day named Marianne.

    – Christopher & Courtney Parker from Brownsburg sailing a 23’ Precision.

    – Jackson West from Lebanon sailing a 26’ Southcoast.

    – Reagan Lessick, a legacy member, daughter of Chuck & Jacqui. Reagan grew up in our sailing program and went on to become an instructor. She has a Hunter 216 named Chupacabra.

    We will offer a New Member Orientation on Saturday, July 25, meeting by the launch ramp at 1:00 pm. We will need to be aware of the social distancing and mask wearing guidelines as well as anything else that might be in place at that time. This is open to all new members, all prospective members, and anyone wanting to know more about the club. Christy Merriman will be the lead person for this event.

    RSVP to Christy:  317-306-1640

    As always, the club’s AED unit is functioning and ready for use if ever needed. It is located on the East outside wall of the racing shed. We have both the adult and pediatric pads.

    Jane Schmidt & Christy Merriman

    Membership Chairs

  • Publicity

    Publicity July 2020

    July 12, 2020 - By 

    I hope you all are enjoying the Telltales!

    Any recommendations, letters-to-the-editor, or photos you’d like shared please contact publicity@ecsail.org.

    See you on the water!

    EJ Williams

    Publicity Chair

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    Commodore

    Commodore June 2020

    June 15, 2020 - By 

    Dear ECSC Members:

    What an odd year to be the Commodore! Global pandemic and social unrest  were not  listed in the job description that I received.  I’d like to extend my thanks  to former Commodore Geoff Endris, our secretary Rich Fox,  Grounds committee chairman Chuck Goff, and Harbor Master Kenny Chapman for all of their extraordinary efforts this year.

    I would also like to thank the members who have been out to the club and have been observing our stated guidelines.

    Our board will be meeting in the coming week to make some decisions about the continuing opening of our club. Hopefully we will begin to see the official start of racing; a few of the diehards have gotten a head start with honors racing on Wednesdays and Sundays. We also hope to start planning social activities now that the social distancing restrictions are being eased.

    Please stay tuned to our Facebook and email apply for continuing updates.

    See you on the water!

    Nan Wishart
    Commodore

  • Social

    Social June 2020

    June 15, 2020 - By 

    What a strange sailing season this has become. As you are all aware, our social events have been “Pirated” by COVID-19! For the health and safety of our club members, we have cancelled our Father’s Day event for June. We are working diligently on identifying cost effective ways to provide alternate social gatherings for our members. There are far too many touch points on a buffet line, putting our members at too high of a risk for contamination. Food Trucks or catered meals allowing members to then disperse to on-site picnic areas (one family to a table) or the cockpit/cabin of their boats would be the ideal option. I am actively working on identifying a vendor that can provide what we need within their own guidelines for July 4th. Stay tuned for a final announcement closer to July.

    We will continue to follow CDC guidelines and Governor Holcomb’s phased plan for reopening Marion County, as well as, monitor the infection rates. In the meantime, continue to practice safe social distancing, hand hygiene, and supporting one another.

    Vickie Greenough
    Social Chair