Corinthian News: March 2001

Commodore's Notes

by Herm Lintner
These notes are intended to bring you up to date on the progress made by your LGCYC Executive Board toward a safe, active and enjoyable season. Among the actions taken at the March meeting were:

Membership dues for 2001 are budgeted to remain the same as the bargains of the 2000 season (see the membership application). The overall expense budget wish lists have also been reviewed and need a bit more refinement.

The board voted to obtain liability insurance coverage for problem incidents at club events when arising either on the water or on shore. Policies obtained are an “add on” to a master US Sailing policy intended for small yacht clubs similar to ours. The objective is to reduce our litigation exposure when serving as volunteers, general representatives of the club, or board members. As a prelude to this insurance action, our lapsed club membership in US Sailing was reactivated.

Members of the LGCYC race committee reported they have completed the designs for the Corinthian bulletin board and plans for the Corinthian equipment storage — both at the Yankee Boating Center. Once implemented, these items will help us and newcomers stay informed and assist us in our volunteer duties.

As noted elsewhere in this newsletter, the sailing and social program schedule is firming up. Board discussions focused on specific plans to support each event. Near-term attention is devoted to the April sailing seminars and the Ti Race with its associated fund raising for Y-Knot. You are invited to stay or become involved by contacting any of the officers. We invite those of you who are not yet involved to contact us to help define your active participation.

Good Sailing,
Herm

Time to Renew your Lake George Corinthian Yacht Club Membership
A membership form is included with this newsletter. Members planning to participate in the LGCYC Race Series should also complete the Racing Series Entry Form. If you need help in figuring out what to put on the form for information about your boat, contact a member of the Race Committee.

From the Editor’s Desk
Bill Morris
Casey and I have moved into our new home, so please note that 371-7283 is now the correct phone number to reach us at home in the evenings. Enclosed with this newsletter is a copy of the LGCYC Membership Brochure. Look it over, then pass it along to someone who you think might be interested in becoming a member. Or, post it on a bulletin board at work or other place where community events are publicized.

We would like to include some items of humor beginning with this issue. If you have any humorous personal anecdotes from your own sailing experience, please pass them along to me.

LGCYC Opening Event
Deb Katz
We will officially open our 2001 sailing season with a social get together on Saturday, May 19 at 7 PM at the Downtown Emporium in Glens Falls. Several members of the LGCYC will be assisting Y-Knot with their race clinic earlier in the day, so our opening event is scheduled later in the day than in previous years. Appetizers and bar food will be provided by the Club, and there will be a cash bar. The premises are handicap accessible.

Breaking News
Herm Lintner
The Sailing Class has held its first session with approximately 60 interested attendees. (There is space for a few additional participants in the remaining sessions — April 9, 16, 23, 30 for only $25). We applaud Kim Andrews for her vision as to the need and taking the action to make the class happen!! Let us all continue to support her.

Boats Looking for Crew
If you own a boat and are looking for crew for racing or cruising, please contact the editor so that the information can be placed here.

Crew Available for Boats
John Murphy is available as crew for racing, including Wednesday evenings. He lives in the Glens Falls Lake George area, and says he can easily get to events on weekdays or weekends. Phone (518) 644-3572.

If you are interested in sailing but don’t have a boat, please contact the editor so that the information can be placed here. State the times when you are available and what types of events you would like to participate in. Previous sailing or crew experience is not necessary.

Quote of the Month:
“The three basic ingredients for winning remain the same: attitude, attitude, attitude.” Dennis Connor

Have you ever wondered …
If God had meant for man to race sailboats, why didn’t He give him more money?

Definition:
sailing 1. n. the fine art of getting wet and becoming ill while slowly going nowhere at great expense.

From ”Sailing, A Sailors Dictionary,” Beard and McKie, Workman Publishing, New York.

Help needed for Ti Race
We are looking for folks to help with registration, tee-shirt sales, cooks, etc. for the Ti Race. If you can give us an hour or two of your time, please contact Madelyn Thorne at 393-0110, or via email at cthorne@peoplespc.com.

A note from US Sailing on the Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004
Yes, the new Racing Rules of Sailing went into effect on Sunday, April 1, and yes, the Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004 booklet is late. US Sailing would like to assure you that the Rulebook is in production and will be shipped mid- to late April to all US Sailing members.

Between now and when you receive your Rulebook, the entire draft of the new rules and all US Prescriptions are available. You can find the complete ISAF racing rules text at the ISAF web site and the US prescriptions, including those regarding the new Eligibility and Advertising rules, at the US Sailing web site.

US Sailing members will automatically receive a copy of the new Rulebook. Sailors who would like more than one copy, or who are not US Sailing members, can reserve a copy now online.

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