Date: Fri May 11, 2012 6:47 pm Author: NSYC Social Committee

Topic: Pancake Breakfast Sun. May 20th, 2012

NSYC Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Executive Board

Sunday, May 20th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

RSVP to: NSYCSocialCommittee@yahoo.com

Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs,Turkey Sausages, Fresh Fruit, Coffee and Friends.

This is the best opportunity to see the Clubhouse, learn about Sailing Classes, Kayaking, SUP (Stand Up Paddles)*,Social Events, and meet fellow club members. Sailboats, Kayaks, and SUPs will be setup on the beach, along with club experts available at each to answer questions.

Questions: Email NSYCSocialCommittee@yahoo.com

Date: Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:35 am Author: Social Committee

Topic: Spring Brunch Details - Don't Miss It!

2012 NSYC Spring Brunch is scheduled for Sun. April 15th at Alek's Restaurant in Lake Bluff 10:30 am. Live Jazz band, all you can eat Brunch, Membership & Class sign up, Highland Park Park District Beach Parking passing will be available - Great Info too!

Adults $15, Kids 10 and under $10

Reservations Required pay at the door

Reservation: email NSYCSocialCommittee@gmail.com

Date: Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:43 pm Author: barnett

Topic: green kayak

Does anyone know who owns the green kayak on the beach at Park Avenue as of 11-14-11?

Date: Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:12 pm Author: Leland

Topic: cardboard boat photo

Here is a link to the Tribune selected photos including our carboard boat race...

http://triblocal.com/glenview/galleries/2011/09/top-10-photos-of-the-week-sept-15-to-sept-21/

Date: Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:13 am Author: Leland

Topic: Sunfish Master's

We had perfect sailing weather for the Sunfish Masters regatta in Lake Bluff on Sept 10th and 11th. Two Highland Park sailors we among the 25 boats - Ronaldo Borger and Leland Brode.

Here is a link to the results...

Date: Sat Sep 03, 2011 6:33 pm Author: Leland

Topic: Summers End Regatta

Summer's End Regatta standings - Saturday Sept 3rd

Buccaneer

David Yanoff Chicago 4 pts
Pete Simon Plainfield, IL 8 pts
David Mecklenburger Highland Park, IL 14 pts
Steve Ryan Lake Bluff 14 pts
Mark Dietzen 14 pts
Patrick Perlman 15 pts
Chadd Berkun 12 pts

Laser

Rick Strilky Chicago 4 pts
Mark Kastel LaCross, WI 5 pts
Steve Dolan 11 pts
Max Barson Highland Park 11 pts (top Junior)
John Chikos 15 pts
Gerry Gherardin 16 pts

Sunfish

Scott Schappe Lake Bluff 4 pts
Fritz Hanselman Libertyville 7 pts
Brad Keller Lake Bluff 9 pts
Shapoort Guzder 11 pts
Leland Brode 15 pts
Charlie Rush 20 pts
Steve King 22 pts
Ronaldo Borger 22 pts
Fern Anderson 27 pts (top B fleet)

Date: Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:40 pm Author: Leland

Topic: Thursday Night Sailing

The wind looked light and only a few people were hanging out when I got there. But we ended up with 5 boats, a nice light breeze and w did a few informal races. Attending were Commodore Dave, Maureen, Gina, myself, and I think I saw Barney actually following us updwind for a brief moment.

Last week we had 8 boats for our informal racing. We have a few more weeks before it gets too dark so don't miss the rest of the season.

Date: Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:36 pm Author: Steve King

Topic: Sunday Sailing/Storm

Great sailing Sunday afternoon. So great that I along with others didn't notice a storm bearing down from the north. Thanks to Maureen making a call on Channel 69 to Buc racers and Sunfish sailors carrying hand held radios all boats got to shore before the winds really piped up and torrnts of rain fell. Makes me think that we should re-think our practice of monitoring channel 69. If I had been monitoring channel 16, as the maritime radio rules specify, I would have heard the NOAA severe weather alert and got to shore much sooner. I'd be interested in what others think of this.

Date: Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:08 pm Author: Leland

Topic: Thursday night sailing

Last night proved the rule that you have to show up to see if the weather conditions are going to accommodate sailing.

When I arrived at 5:45 there was absolutely no wind. I spend about 20 minutes helping Steve King check out the race committee equipment for the upcoming Summer's End regatta on September 3rd. A couple more people showed up and the a slight breeze came in. So 4 of us - Steve, Ronaldo, Seth and myself had a nice enough breeze to do 4 races on, on flat water, and around a full windward / leeward course.

Date: Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:33 am Author: maureen

Topic: July 95% Full Moon Paddle

...was held last Tuesday, 7/12. We paddled north to Highwood with a good chop - very disorganized waves in the washtub off the fishing wall, enough to make it interesting. Paddlers included

Fern Anderson

Alan Cohen

Mary Ellen Davis

Stefanie Gehrig

Maureen Hammond

Peggy Hayner

Bonnie Katz

Leslie & Franz Luxem

Neesa Sweet

Joan Zahnle

The group enjoyed delicious leftovers from "Greek Fest" the previous Saturday!

The next FMP is planned for Tuesday Aug. 16th. Remember - you can reserve a club boat before the FMP by contacting Alan Cohen. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Date: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:20 pm Author: Ronaldo

Topic: Sunfish racing

We had our first race series of the season on Sunday July 10. We take advantage of the committee boat and infrastructure setup for the Buccs and have some (competitive) fun ourselves. We had great wind day. Come join us every Sunday this season!

Date: Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:42 pm Author: Leland

Topic: Sunfish Workshop

We had nine boats for our Sunfish Workshop on the 9th. The wind was just enough to get us around the course 3 or 4 times. By the time we were done everyone was sailing upwind with much better control and sail trim by paying attention to the tell-tales on their sails. The following attended...

Alan Cohen
Fern Anderson
Ronaldo Borger
Moureen Hammond
Mary Ellen Davis
Darleen Smith
Steve King
Due Nemeira

The next workshop is August 13th.

Date: Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:48 pm Author: Maureen

Topic: July 3rd - silver lining

The bad news was that the wind died and we abandoned hopes for sailing. The good news is that we (Ronaldo, Dick & I) paddled up to Fort Sheridan over amazingly clear water. On the return, we noticed a submerged structure that appears to be a shipwreck, off of Highwood. Could this be a section of the "Lady Elgin," lost in a storm in 1861?

Date: Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:47 am Author: Ronaldo

Topic: Mushrooms

With the sudden change in forecast, all we could do was sit at the porch and enjoy the unique culinary experience of eating Steve's chicken mushrooms...

Date: Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:44 am Author: Ronaldo

Topic: Thursday night sailing

New club policy (and note to self)... when sending reminders about sailing or kayaking events, do not comment on the weather forecast. There's a high probability of jinxing what could have been great weather for everyone!

Date: Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:03 am Author: Leland

Topic: Thursday night sailing

The weather was looking questionable but we had four boats and excellent wind last night - 6 to 12 knots. John Chikos, Pierce McCall, myself, and Rich Chapman ( who just returned from a very competitive Sunfish Worlds where he placed 24th) had a great time. We did 4 long races and did quite a bit of hiking.

Date: Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:13 pm Author: Gina "Sunfish" Morri

Topic: This is a nice blog!

Thanks Leland for taking time out of your busy schedule to put this blog together!

Date: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:55 am Author: sneetches III

Topic: Upcoming Party Planning *Volunteer*

For a fun and festive summer, please volunteer to host an upcoming party or volunteer to help out during the party. Contact Laura: knapplaura@verizon.net Saturday July 09, 2011 Party! Saturday, August 06, 2011 Party! Saturday, September 03, 2011 Party! Saturday, September 24, 2011 Party! Saturday, October 08, 2011 Party! Saturday, November 05, 2011 Party! & Awards

Date: Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:26 pm Author: Steve King

Topic: Sailing Lessons

Saturday, June 18, was nearly ideal: warm temps, steady winds out of the North @ 8 - 10 knots, negligible waves. Great class. Sunday, the 19th, was another story. Very, very light air swinging from SE through S. It was a for students to just keep the boat moving. However, it was a good learning experience in weight placement, keeping the boat moving, and patience. We have a totol of 18 students this year. Experienced NSYC members are encouraged to come on Saturday or Sunday mornings @ 9 am to help the instructors.

Date: Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:18 pm Author: Maureen Hammond

Topic: Full Moon Paddle

The first Full Moon Paddle (well, almost full) of the season came off swimmingly last Tuesday June 14 despite cool and cloudy conditions. The group, coordinated and led by Alan Cohen, paddled south to Rosewood Beach into some interesting rolling waves. The moonrise was elusive, as it was cloudy to the east and the sun hadn't yet set (but the sunset skies were gorgeous!) Participants included Leland Brode, Alan Cohen, Mary Ellen and Meghan Davis, Stefanie Gehrig, Gina Morri, Darlene Smith, Neesa Sweet, Ellie Sylvan, Ken whose last name I don't know, and myself - 11 in all. Our fleet of kayaks was well utilized! Refreshments and lively conversation on the deck followed, as the moon revealed itself high in the sky casting a shimmering reflection on the water.

Date: Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:50 pm Author: Leland

Topic: Sunfish Workshop

We had a great turnout for our June 18th Sunfish Workshop. We had a perfect wind of around 6 ot 8 knots which allowed us to do several practice starts and some races as well. Participants were - David Ivry, Roman Shraybman, Steve King, Jerry Gherardini, Alan Cohen, Ronaldo Borger, Ellie Sylvan and Gina Morri. The next Sunfish Workshop is July 9th.

Date: Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:24 pm Author: Stevek

Topic: Party

Jean Sogin cooked a fabulous dinner for out Hawaii dinner party!

Date: Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:20 pm Author: Barney

Topic: Party

Good time had by all!

Date: Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:15 pm Author: leland

Topic: new blog

this is the first blog entry. You can say what you want about the club, the website, sailing activities, kayaking. ... for example last thursday night was too cold for our informal sailing program so I stayed home.