Jun 10
17
Spinnaker takedown
Here is a short video of a pretty good short-handed spinnaker takedown during the 1st Friday night race of 2010.
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May 10
10
Another reminder about the gate key
On Sunday the 9th the key to the marina gate was removed from the lock box at the marina gate. Jim has been unable to determine how or why or by whom it was removed but the key, including the retractable device that secures it in the box, is missing.
Jim has installed a spare key in the box and has changed the combination to access it. As has been the case since last summer, the new combination is posted on the check-out board in the clubroom. Be sure to check that notice every time you need to access the marina gate as we may have to change it more often now that we are moving into the peak sailing season.
The marina management has notified us that we will have to remove the lock box if we are unable to keep the key secure. Therefore, every member must do the following. Do not share the combination to the box at the gate with anyone including your guests. When opening the box, make sure there is no one nearby who can watch you punch in the numbers. Someone watching will only need to see the pattern of the buttons you punch to open the box. They will not need the actual numbers. If you see anyone using the box who is not obviously a member of the club–for example, they go to another boat or location in the marina rather than to the club boats, notify Jim or me or a member of the Board. If you ever find the key missing, or the cover for the lock box left open, notify us immediately.
Not only do we have a security problem if we lose a key but the club loses a $100 deposit on each key the marina provides us. If we lose the option of having a lock box at the gate, any alternative method of providing access to our members will be much less convenient unless individual members pay the deposit so they will have their own key.
May 10
9
Some reminders
Training
Training for new members has started. The boats are reserved for training on Saturdays and some evenings. Check the board for more information.
Dock Codes
The marina has asked us to change the code of the lock on the docks regularly. Remember to check for the current access code when you sign out.
Waivers
All members and guests should be signing the Waiver and Liability forms. Extra forms are available at the check-out desk or can be downloaded in advance here.
May 10
8
Racing Shedule set
The schedule for racing in 2010 is finalized. Neptune participates in two racing series each year
Wednesday nights – J/22 fleet: 12 May –> 25 Aug (6:30pm)
Friday nights – Anthony’s PHRF: 11 June –> 27 Aug (except 2 July)
Race starts at 7:05pm. Boats leave the dock at 6:30pm
Both series are held in north Lake Washington where we regularly sail.
In addition, we have organized seminars on spinnaker handling and racing rules/techniques the last few years. This year we plan to have seminars on Friday May 21st and June 4th. These sessions are informal seminars conducted by volunteer Club members. Contact one of the organizers this season: Dean Shipman or Dan Mathews if interested. You are not required to attend the seminars if you want to crew/race.
Racing is open to any member of the Club. The Club encourages all interested members to participate. There may be no better way to understand the dynamics involved in sailing than to compete.
The Club does have a set of rules and policies regarding racing to encourage participation, maximize safety, safeguard Club liability and minimize boat damage. These rules are posted on the web site www.neptunesailing.org. Click on Members to get to our blog with current info and policies.
If you are interested in racing, the best way is to sign up on the signup sheets posted in the Clubhouse (Cave). Next best is to contact one of the organizers this season: Dean Shipman or Dan Mathews
Details:
- The Friday night series is PHRF with one triangular 7 mile race with multiple class starts run by CYC click here for info
- Wednesday nights are VERY informal but can be intense. Club members usually set the course and run the starts. Anywhere from 1-4 other J/22s will show up to compete against our stellar fleet. We try to get in 3 and up to 5 short windward-leeward races.
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Apr 10
29
Mark Mayer Race Sunday
Neptune will be participating in the Opening Day sailboat race this Sunday.
The Mark Mayer race is held once a year on Lake Washington near the University.
This year’s race start at 12 noon.
If you are interested, please contact me for more information.
Here is more information on the race Mark Mayer NOR
Apr 10
17
April Newsletter
Apr 10
16
Winch Maintenance
This is for the J/22 winches. They are Harken 6 from the early 2000′s
And here is the manual from Harken : Harken 6 winch
http://www.harken.com/pdf/WinchManuals.php
Here is a picture of the parts from April 2010.
All 4 J/22 winches were cleaned and re-greased today.
Apr 10
10
Work Party pictures
Despite the morning frost and the bracing breeze, the work party was well attended and many even worked hard.
New member hazing
Apr 10
3
Work Party
As most of you know our sailing club has two major work parties each year—one in the spring and one in the fall. The Board has scheduled this year’s spring work party for Saturday, April 10th. We will keep April 17th open in case we get rained out on the 10th.
Our members and guests always comment on how well our boats are maintained and this is primarily because of the work members do in the spring and fall. In order to get the boats in good shape for training of new members in May, for racing and our peak use starting in June it is critical that we have a good membership turnout on the 10th. Please mark your calendars today and notify Jim Maji (jmaji@comcast.net ) which shift or shifts you will be able to attend.
Schedule On April 10th. While we always hope to complete all the projects by 1 or 2 p.m. on the day of the work party, in actuality some of us will need to work well into the afternoon. However, this year we have a head start on the work that needs to be done. Both Js and the Blue Cat have been in the yard for new bottom paint and were buffed and waxed while in the yard. Therefore we only have to pull over buff and wax the Black Cat. For the rest of the boats we can concentrate on cleaning the interiors and cleaning/waxing the decks, cockpits, etc.
If you can only attend for part of the day you can still make an important contribution by working a couple of hours in the morning or helping us clean up and put equipment away later in the afternoon.
Shift 1. During the morning we need three or four people to show up in the club room about 8 a.m. to help deliver the tools, supplies, drinks, and breakfast rolls to the docks and have everything ready to go when members arrive about 9 a.m. This early crew will also rig up the lines and pull the Cat over in preparation for scrubbing the bottoms and waxing the hulls.
Shift 2. Second, we need crews of at least four people per boat who can work from roughly 9 a.m. until noon or 1 p.m.
Shift 3. Third, we need five or six people who can work after noon until the major projects are completed around 2:30 or 3:00 p.m.
Shift 4. Finally, we need at least three people to remain after the work is done (possibly as late as 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.) until all equipment and supplies are returned to the clubroom and everything is cleaned up. So, any member who has other obligations in the morning can assist in the afternoon and even if your schedule would not allow you to attend until after 3 p.m. we still can use your help.
We definitely need you to reply to Jim indicating when you can help (i.e., which shifts–8 a.m., morning 9 a.m. until noon, afternoon, and/or late afternoon cleanup). This is critical to our planning so we do not start more projects than we will be able to complete and so we will know how many pizzas to order for lunch. If you are unable to help on the 10th, be sure to keep the 17th open on your calendar in case we get rained out on the 10th.
Mar 10
19
Racing in 2010
This year, Neptune will enter the following:
Meydenbauer Spring Regatta – March 27/28
Nelson Point Race – April 3rd (there was too much wind)
Mark Mayer – May 2nd http://www.seattleyachtclub.org
Wednesday nights – J/22 fleet: starting May 5th(?) through Aug 25th
Friday nights – Anthony’s beer can PHRF: starting June 4th (?)
Once the schedule is set for the summer Wednesdays and Fridays, we will post a sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse.
We will be posting more information about racing, any changes to Club policies and any racing classes (usually at the end of May) on our web site: http://www.neptunesailing.org/Members.htm
By the way, if you did not get the message – the Club moved the office. Go here and click on “Guide to our New Location”