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August 2020
July Full Moon Rising
photo courtesy of Mike Hendry and Tina Sentovich
2020 Flag Officers Commodore’s Corner
Commodore Submitted by Cathy Talisman, 2020 BCYC Commodore
Cathy Talisman
Vice Commodore
Roger Gilmore Hello Everyone,
Rear Commodore The Pandemic is all around us and is not going away. Florida
Jenn Buckley is particularly bad with an increase in number, this past
Secretary week. We need to be cautious and vigilant.
Lisa Glaser
Wearing a mask and practicing physical distancing is some-
Treasurer
Lezlee Kramer thing we all can and should do. This is a reminder to all club
members and Sea Scouts to practice cautiousness around
Assistant Treasurer
Marty Southard the club and around each other. Young people might not
Fleet Captain be affected, but they can be carriers and affect the people
James Masson around them. Remain Vigilant.
Board of Directors BCYC has a phased re-opening plan which is available on the
Board Members 2019-2020 front page of our website (click the link). It is also included in
Beth Berkobein this issue of the Windword on page 11.
Doug Fuller
We are in Phase 2. The club is open. Sailing, racing, cruising is
Ruth Peterson
Patty Tishuk open too.
Board Members 2020-2021 The new by-laws regarding the various memberships were
Frank Damico presented and voted at the last General Meeting. This was
Harold Small done to mirror the Articles of Incorporation (AOI). These new
Gary Rhoads
membership by-laws can be found on our website.
Barb Meyer
Immediate Past Commodore A big thank you goes to the membership committee for a
Nick Southard long and tedious work to get it done
Flag Officer, Board and other BCYC
Respectfully submitted,
member phone numbers and email
addresses available to club members Cathy T
at www.sailbcyc.org
Windword Newsletter published monthly.
Submissions deadline Wednesday following
the Monthly General Meeting.
Email submissions to Jen Rogers:
windword@sailbcyc.org
Boca Ciega Yacht Club & Anchorage
4600 Tifton Drive South • Gulfport, FL 33711
727-321-7295
Mailing address for ALL payments by check:
Boca Ciega Yacht Club
PO Box 530848 | St. Petersburg FL 33747
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August Birthdays
Sheldon Gladstein .............................................. August 1 Lewis Brier............................................................August 18
Amanda Maull ..................................................... August 2 Joel Heyne............................................................August 21
James Maloy.......................................................... August 5 Joan Flynn............................................................August 23
Malcolm Oliver..................................................... August 6 Becky Gilmore.....................................................August 25
Lynn Hyslop.........................................................August 15 Kathy Rhoads......................................................August 27
E.J. Dochoda........................................................August 28
Peter Kvasnicka..................................................August 28
George Anderson..............................................August 29
Mike Collins.........................................................August 30
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BCYC Merchandise for Sale BCYC gear goes everywhere!
Send us a photo of you wearing BCYC gear on
Support BCYC and Look Good Too! your travels and we will feature it here.
Okay, so no one's going anywhere. How about
Our display case at some staycation photos with BCYC gear?
the club gives you
a sampling of items
from our ever-
changing inventory.
They are available for
purchase at monthly
club meetings and at
some work days and
club events.
Please email Beth
Berkobein at merchandising@sailbcyc.org, and
she will try to accommodate your schedule within
reason.
We accept cash or checks only. Checks to be made
payable to BCYC. Thank you and smooth sailing! New members Bob & Sue Bendinghaus enjoying the
new St Pete Pier
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Thanks to Our Photographers!
The most popular part of the Windword each month is the club photos, candid and otherwise.
We want to thank all of you shutterbugs out there who send us such great material. This
newsletter wouldn’t be the same without you.
This month’s contributors are: Susan McQuillan, Debby Smith, Lori Russo, Mike Hendry and
Tina Sentovich, Picot Floyd, Ellen Alexander and the new members' self portraits.
Thanks to you all!
Free Marine Classifieds Do you have any marine related items you want to purchase, trade or sell? Take a step
up from the club bulletin board. Email windword@sailbcyc.org
FREE TO GOOD HOME: 9.9 ft inflatable Avon dinghy with floorboards, foot pump and oars.
Contact Don Rogers at 727-688-3946
FOR SALE: 96 Proline 20' DC - Merc 150. Runs great. Alum TRLR, SS disc brakes. Lots of extras, Turnkey-
have fun tomorrow. Rock solid boat. No wood floors, stringers or transom. All composite - will never rot.
Bimini, Cushions, Swim ladder, Kicker Bracket. $7900 Steve Honour at Shrewd199@ProtonMail.com
FOR SALE: Cal 34 1970. DSL runs fine. Custom stern drop-door swim ladder. Recent interior. One owner
21 years -well cared for. Lots of upgrades, Beautiful boat, very nice, $14K Steve Honour at Shrewd199@
ProtonMail.com. Slip avail BCYC.
FOR SALE: Mystic; 1971 Morgan 27’. Boat is in great shape for its age! Electric start outboard (Mercury 9.9).
Many Sails and lots of extras included. Asking 3600.00 OBO. Will consider all reasonable offers! See Mystic in
the BCYC basin, slip B22. Contact: Denis Sousa at denis.m.sousa@outlook.com or 305-900-8524
Greg Sousa at gregkeywest@gmail.com or 305-923-9183
FOR SALE: Irwin 33; Built 1975; I have owned since 1980; can sleep 4 comfortably; berths for 7 very friendly
people! Complete boat, dink, TV, antennae, DVD, galley with 2 burner alcohol stove (pots, pans, plates, tow-
els, even tooth brushes!). Rebuilt Atomic Four engine, life jackets, wet suit, VHF and hand-held radio, hand-
held GPS, whisker pole, stainless steel charcoal grill. Asking $8,500.00. Michael Collins, cell: 813-230-0578;
michaelpcollins44@gmail.com
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Note: for the safety of everyone, non-waterfront scheduled activities and club functions will be cancelled until further notice.
Some meetings will be held virtually and registration will be required . Please check web site calendar for updates and conditions.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
August 2020
Every Tuesday Sea Scouts 1
night: racing (every Wed 5pm)
5pm-sunset
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6:30 PM
August Sun- Cruise TBD
Virtual Board
set/Full Moon
Sail Out Meeting 7:00 pm
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Cruise TBD
16 17 18 19 20 Virtual General
21 Workday 8:30 am
22
Membership Rhumb Runner Meeting
Meeting 7:00 pm 12 pm
Fish & Grab 12:30
Potluck Dinner 6 pm
22/30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29
2020 Spring/
Summer PHRF Windword
Racing Series Deadline
11 am (22nd)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
September 2020 1 2 3 4 5
6:30 PM
Cruise TBD
September
Sunset/Full
Moon Sail Out
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Cruise TBD Board Meeting
7:30 pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 Workday 8:30 am
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2020 Rhumb General Rhumb Runner Meeting
Runners Fall Membership 12 pm
Race Series Meeting 8 pm Fish & Grab 12:30
9 am Potluck Dinner 6 pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
2020 PHRF
Racing Series Windword
TBA Deadline
27 28 29 30
2020 Rhumb 6:30 PM
Runners Fall Adult Fall Sail
Race Series School (to Oct 14)
9 am
To avoid scheduling conflicts, please contact Secretary Lisa Glaser for calendar
updates. Email: secretary@sailbcyc.org 5
Welcome!
July New Members
Dairo Negrini
Gulfport, FL
Boat: Morgan 34’
Name: Mirage
We need your photo!
Please send to
windword@sailbcyc.org
and we will print it in
the September issue.
Bob & Sue Bedinghaus Thanks!
St Petersburg, FL
Boat: None
Justin & Kristin Ruzinok We need your photo!
St Petersburg, FL Please send to
Boat: None windword@sailbcyc.org
and we will print it in
the September issue.
David & Kristina Bowles We need your photo! Thanks!
Tampa, FL Please send to
Boat: Pearson 31’ windword@sailbcyc.org
Name: Salena and we will print it in
the September issue.
Stephen & Chena Wattay
Thanks! We need your photo!
Gulfport, FL Please send to
Boat: Grady White 24’ windword@sailbcyc.org
and we will print it in
the September issue.
Bill & Karen Dunlap We need your photo! Thanks!
Long Boat Key, FL Please send to
Boat: Hunter 46’ Gulfport windword@sailbcyc.org
and we will print it in
Boat: 460 Hunter in Europe
the September issue.
Thanks! John & Cindy Weber
We need your photo!
St Petersburg, FL
Please send to
Boat: Corsair 24’ windword@sailbcyc.org
and we will print it in
the September issue.
Thanks!
Fred & Cindy Fitzgerald
Tampa, FL
Boat: Landau 20’ Marl & Eva West
Name: Tuefel Hunden St Petersburg, FL
Boat: None
James & Marilib Maloy
Tampa, FL
Boat: None
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Paddlesports Report Rhumb Runners Ellen Alexander, Meg Banitch, Lisa Glaser,
Ann New, Lezlee Kramer and Dianne Benedetti kayaking on
Submitted by Ann New, Paddlesports Chair Clam Bayou
Hi all, just a few items. Heads up on the lock on the
storage shed. You all know that the lock combination
on the storage area as well as kayak cable locks will
always be the same as the front gate combination. So
the new lock works great! But you do need to line the
combination up at the BLACK HASHMARKS which are
NOT IN THE MIDDLE of the face on the combination
lock. The black hashmarks are towards the TOP of the
combination face. And please please please replace
the rubber cover on the lock to help keep moisture
out. I keep finding it laying on the ground under the
lock.
I found a kayak lock laying on the green utility box
cover next to the kayak rack last week. Somebody ob-
viously couldn’t remember where they put the kayak
lock when they took the kayak out. I get it…
my memory is a challenge some days as well! Best
practice is to put the lock back on the cable so it is eas-
ily located when you return the kayak. I love seeing all
the people who have checked out the paddle boards
and kayaks listed on the paddleboard bulletin board!
Please sign this list…bulletin board to the right of the
computer desk in clubhouse.
Just a nice easy paddle in Clam Bayou can make a
world of difference in my soul! May see some critters
and definitely get some quiet nature time. It is so easy
with the club boats so accessible.
The Rhumb Runners had a great kayak trip back into
Clam Bayou on Saturday July 11. One of the best parts
was going through mangrove tunnels, nice and shady,
that are to the left as you go into the Clam Bayou wa-
terways. Go behind the condos, down past the private
residences, and keep going. Nice areas back there. We
saw a mom and baby manatee over near the kayak
launch area in Clam Bayou! Always love seeing them!
Meg and Ellen took the double kayak out… they said
the kayak was wonderful! Another donation from a
generous BCYC member! Thank you thank you again!
So folks get out and enjoy early morning or late
afternoon, great times to be on the water. Remember
the how to videos and lots of other info on the BCYC
website under Activities/Paddlesports.
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Paddleboarding 101
Submitted and Illustrated by Debby
Smith
Rick and Debby Smith, SV Anchored
Faith IX, have tried the club’s pad-
dle boarding option three times
so far. Their first attempt a while
back resulted in a lot of falling and
splashing, plus a lot of groaning
on the part of Debby as she tried
to remount the board out of deep
waters —somehow the orange life
PFDs (for those not in the know of
the abbreviation, that’s Personal Flo-
tation Devices) aren't designed for
easily hoisting yourself back on the
board…that's Debby’s story anyway
to explain her comedic attempts to
climb on board after a fall. It finally
required Rick holding her board in
place while she did the maneuver- If you’re considering trying out the paddle boards, the
ing. (She must admit, despite blaming the orange life Smiths have some recommendations:
jackets, she started lifting light 3 lbs. weights this sum-
1) If you’re newbies to paddle boarding, and using the
mer anticipating the need for stronger arms.)
basin dock to board and off board, we recommend
Their 2nd & 3rd attempts, now in July, were much going on a Monday or Tuesday when it's quiet.
easier. With round two, they didn’t lose their balance 2) Practicing at high tide from the same location is
until more than halfway down the first pier from their a good idea, since there's no ladder by the dock at
launch. They both lost balance near SV Bob's Buoy & the ramp for on-boarding and off-boarding.
SV Mystic. Climbing back on was easier with stronger
3) Grab the life vests with the netting or minimal
arms—and a better designed vest. Deb only fell in
flotation at the shoulders to ease the remounting
once and Rick twice on this second effort. You’ll note
process out of deep water.
the word “effort” here. It is indeed a workout to main-
tain the necessary balance. Rick attributed their quasi- 4) Look ahead to maintain balance.
success to muscle memory and looking ahead rather 5) Watch a few videos with expert tips in advance of
than down at the water. giving it a try!
Take 3 they still remained in the quiet waters of the 6) Be aware, paddle boards are heavy and awkward
basin, but the adventurous couple did put their paddle to carry. The trip from the locker to the water can
board noses into the channel. Someday!—maybe? be a work out in itself. Some may have the strength
They also practiced changing positions from stand to to simply carry a paddle board, but for most it will
sit to kneel and back to stand with NO falls. Hurray! take team work… or wheels of some sort.
Although Debby did say she somewhat regretted not Note: Since they didn’t have a waterproof camera, and
having at least one spill to cool off on that HOT day. no one was around to capture the moment, Debby did
The only groaning and moaning took place when a color pencil drawing, with a little photoshopping in
encountering the challenge of climbing back onto the terms of saturation and contrast, to capture the two of
dock at the end—it was low tide. Thankfully Rick was them coming in for a “safe landing” from their paddling
able to secure her safely as she grabbed a cleat and boarding experience. She says, “Apologies for the artistic
pulled herself back on land. renditions of the realities! The channel between the
piers is not really that narrow—nor are we!"
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Greetings from Boot Key mainsail cover to match the dodger. A few months of
Submitted by Phong Long and Asa Folsom intense sunny days in the Keys has a way of changing
Adding roles in an ever-changing world. one’s priorities of sewing projects. As of July 21st, Asa
is the Tuesday morning net controller for the daily Boot
We’re still hoping to set sail to the Bahamas in early
Key Harbor Cruisers’ Net. It’s entertaining, informative
2021. We’ll have to have a backup plan or three, just in
and a surefire way to get to know our community.
case travel restrictions increase or change. Best case
situation, we’ll be allowed to enter a foreign port after On July 14th, we enjoyed a brief, but fun-filled visit with
completing a 14 day quarantine. With that in mind, Susan and John. We were introduced to their friends
how can we prepare ourselves and Petrichor to be Jen and Steve, and toured the favorite attractions of
completely self-contained for at least two weeks? Hav- Marathon. Over baskets of fries at Burdines, we sug-
ing a way to make water remains our largest limiting gested a possible subcommittee of the Cruising arm of
factor for long-distance cruising. BCYC: extended/international cruising. We’re well aware
that we wouldn’t be living aboard our boat in a great
We’ve both taken side jobs to continue topping off the
community of cruisers without the help of the mem-
cruising kitty, as well as affording planned upgrades
bers of BCYC. Sharing the success story of beginning
to Petrichor. Lately we’ve focused on clearing some
our journey as sail school students and gradually devel-
of the backlog of boat projects. Phong recently wired
oping the skills required of full-time cruisers would be
a censor to automatically turn on the anchor light at
a wonderful promotion of the endless possibilities with
night. It’s simple to use and works great! Asa is cur-
membership to BCYC.
rently sewing an awning to cover the main cabin. She
had originally purchased 10 yards of 60” Captain’s Navy We hope everyone is staying safe and in good health.
Sunbrella fabric with the intention of sewing a new Until next time, take care of each other!
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And The Dinghy Bobbed age, and broke out preparations for cooking supper. A
jet ski departed a large power boat anchored in Pass-a-
Submitted by Matt Maloy: Sailing HideAway Grille channel and roared towards our slice of nirvana.
The commercial satellite image proved our anchorage, Arriving, he slowed and circled the HideAway.
in what is now Shell Key Preserve, was impossible to We waved—He waved.
reach. Viewed from our paper chart it didn’t exist.
The jet ski continued circling, his wake interrupting our
The Intra-Coastal Waterway turns towards the Gulf plans for steaks on the grille.
of Mexico between St Pete Beach FL and Shell Key. A
The dinghy bobbed.
band of water, too insignificant to be named a channel,
snakes through, around and behind Shell Key on the The wakes got taller. The speed higher. The circles
south side of Pass-a-Grille channel. larger.
Shallow draft vessels could, in the last millennium, We rolled. The dinghy bobbed. Pans clattered.
continue around the southern edge of Shell Key and I waved again. He gunned it.
work their way around a mix of shallows and sand bars
The intentional pest, in the gathering dusk, did not see
weaving behind boats not drawn far enough ashore
the partially submerged sand bar off our East side.
behind Shell Key. The reward was an anchorage with
8 foot depth in sight of a mile long deserted beach on “One more lap” I surmised. “Linda, Come on up and
the Gulf of Mexico. watch the show!”
Not To Run Aground Means You Gave Up Before You The impact was quiet as far as crashes go, nonetheless,
Tried the sight of the offending captain somersaulting over
the handle bars then rolling down the sand bar like a
HideAway has a 28” draft and a kick up rudder. The
large beach ball in a 20kn wind was worth the wait. He
primary advantage of the shallow draft is chest deep
was slow to get up. When he did, he walked gently
water when I run aground. Usually, the boat can be
back to his broken jet ski, found a beer in the wreckage,
pushed off and under way quickly, sometimes without
sat down on the overturned craft, and popped it open.
the crew fully aboard. Sections of the shallow channel
required PPP navigation skills: Pushing, Poling and Pull- The sun and the horizon were getting closer together
ing. Most days these difficulties prevented overcrowd- and we were past hungry.
ing. Only crazy sailors stayed the night willing to risk “You gonna call it in?” Linda asked as I reached for the
the channel closing on the low morning tide. marine radio. “Not yet” I replied “let’s let him contem-
A foot trail on the East side of Shell Key, leading to the plate his place in the universe awhile.”
Gulf of Mexico, ends too far north from Ft Desoto Park The dinghy bobbed.
and too far south of Pass-a-Grille channel to interest
the casual beach party enthusiast. The other access We waved.
involves anchoring in the Gulf. A risky business on a He displayed the Florida State Bird.
calm day. The East side of the anchorage is dotted with I shut off the radio.
Mangrove islands and small channels suitable only for
kayaks and the adventuresome Sea Pearl. His situation was uncomfortable. Had his state of af-
fairs been serious we would have attempted rescue.
The HideAway is a Com Pac 23 foot classic, old time,
sailing vessel with round ports on her house and along
with her wooden pram, looks like she were from a dif-
ferent century. The sight of her anchored often attracts
attention from the nautically inclined. Visitors, both
power and sail, wave or slowly cruise around HideAway,
then, perhaps, more waves and pleasing comments are
exchanged before they continue on.
Paradise vs the Personal Watercraft Vehicle
We arrived late afternoon, secured our favorite anchor-
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10Although he had few As darkness walked ashore, the
provisions for a night at captain sat on his Personal Water-
this singles bar, he was craft Vehicle, sipping on the last of
in no immediate peril. his beer, awaiting rescue.
Without a radio to hail The dinghy bobbed.
the mother ship a half
mile away he would Well after dark, a search light on a
have to wait. small skiff found us.
The jet ski, abandoned We pointed.
by the low tide, was The rescue boat closed in on
too far inland for a the shore accompanied by loud
single hand rescue. The discussion, which at times did not
captain turned away, speak kindly concerning the ship
taking an interest in wrecked captain’s cognitive skills.
something moving in The rescuers attached lines on the
the shadows. jet ski and dragged it off the bar
Steaks Sizzled On the by boat and hand. Picking up jet
Grill ski parts as he stumbled along, the
defrocked captain, head down,
The steaks were deli- followed.
cious, and in the fading sea breeze, the aroma surely
carried ashore to the Florida Birdman, sparking a sat- As they motored off into the night we waved a toast.
isfying, mouth-watering hunger response. We hoped. They waved back.
We tuned in “A Prairie Home Companion” on the FM The Florida State Bird did not fly.
to be informed and entertained by the folks of Lake And the dinghy bobbed.
Woebegon MN. In those days this involved wine,
much laughter and cigars. It was a quiet week in Lake Woebegon.
SMALL BOATS ROCK!
BCYC Phased Re-Opening Plan
Phase Details
Phase 1 • All club‐sponsored events are canceled. Groups or gatherings are strongly discouraged.
• All meetings will be held either via telephone or virtual meeting.
Start: March 17 • Visitor/Guests not permitted.
• Members may still access/use the club while following key practices: strict social distancing practices, mask wearing, cleaning and disinfecting after every
interaction/meeting (cleaning supplies available).
• Re‐evaluate the needs for cleaning, social distancing, mask wearing, and restrictions on common use areas.
Phase 2 • All club‐sponsored events are canceled. Groups or gatherings are strongly discouraged.
• Waterfront activities are permitted (racing, cruises, sailing) but no in‐person gatherings (captain’s meetings, after‐parties).
Start: June 1 • All meetings will be held either via telephone or virtual meeting.
• Visitor/Guests not permitted.
• Members may still access/use the club while following key practices: strict social distancing practices, mask wearing, cleaning and disinfecting after every
interaction/meeting (cleaning supplies available).
• Re‐evaluate the needs for cleaning, social distancing, mask wearing, and restrictions on common use areas.
Phase 3 • Club‐sponsored, in‐person events of 10 or less allowed with prior Board approval and with risk mitigation plan in place and designed to maximize distance
between members, and with signed Covid‐Waiver.
Start: TBD • Cleaning and disinfecting after each meeting/event (cleaning supplies available).
• Visitor/Guests permitted with prior Board approval required and with signed Covid‐Waiver.
• Meetings of groups larger than 10 must be via telephone or virtual.
• Members may still access/use the club while following key practices: strict social distancing practices, mask wearing, cleaning and disinfecting after every
interaction/meeting (cleaning supplies available).
• Re‐evaluate the needs for cleaning, social distancing, mask wearing, and restrictions on common use areas.
Phase 4 • Restrictions on in‐person meetings are lifted. Large gatherings (greater than 100) require Board approval, and with signed Covid‐Waiver.
• Visitor/Guest restrictions are lifted with signed Covid‐Waiver
Start: TBD • Re‐evaluate need for cleaning, social distancing, mask wearing, and restrictions on common use areas.
• Cleaning and disinfecting after each meeting/event (cleaning supplies available).
11Cruising July 2020 Submitted by ‘Cruisin’ Susan McQuillan Saturday, July 4th, was the ‘Buck’ Full Moon. 4 boats, with stowaways, left their slips and set out to watch the sun set and full moon rise. There was pretty good cloud cover so we did not get an awesome show but our boats were out of their slips and doing what they were built to do. We all still had a good time with great food and awesome company. Saturday, July 11th, was the monthly club cruise over to Twin Dolphin in Bradenton. This is one of our favor- ite marinas. 4 boats left their slips while only 3 made it. Unfortunately, Don Rogers injured his shoulder again and they had to turn back. Twin Dolphin has a great pool and grills, which we used to grill burgers, compli- ments of BCYC. Everyone brought their drink of choice and side dish or appetizer to share. Mark & Eva West, new members in waiting, joined in the festivities. The weather was awesome and a great time was had by all. First time cruisers, John & Lori Russo, on First Draft, loved it so much they stayed another night. As we were getting ready for our departure, two Sea Scout boats made their way into the marina. We hung with them a bit and took photos before heading out. Another great cruise! If you have not been on one of these cruises, you are missing out. We have lots of fun and get to know each other better! Saturday, August 1st, will be the next Club Cruise… destination TBD. Sunday, August 2nd, will be the Sturgeon Full Moon with the moon rising at 7:58pm and sun setting shortly afterward at 8:19pm. After returning from Twin Dolphin, John and I drove down to Key Largo with friends of ours for 4 nights. We met up with Phong and Asa in Marathon one of the days. They are doing great and said ‘Hello’ and they miss everyone. If you make it to Marathon, either by boat or land, be sure to look them up at Boot Key. If you have not met Braden & Alyssa yet, they are a great addition to the BCYC family! As always, keep checking the Club Calendar, white board in the clubhouse and Trending Now for updates on Cruising. 12
More cruise photos online at www.sailbcyc.org/gallery
13July Full Moon Cruise Elsewhere on the 4th - Picot and Suzy at Seafood Shack 14
A Grenadine Honeymoon, in 5 Acts There were several hurdles that we had to overcome for
Starring Kathy Rhoads, Gary Rhoads, and Pirate Mike captain Sean of Ice Bear to pick us up. The Grenadines
would not just let them drop anchor and we hop on
Act I = ASA 106 (May 2020 Windword)
board and sail away… No, of course not! We would have
Act II = Bequia Beach Resort (May 2020 Windword) to meet them in St. Vincent, have them check into the
Act III = 3 Pirates of Andato country, then we could all check out.
Act IV = Bequia / Land Based After saying our goodbyes to all on Bequia, we took the
Act V = Ice Bear ferry back to St. Vincent where we called our local taxi
Act V - Ice Bear driver Striker, whom we have used multiple times. He
(Continued from last month) drove us to Blue Lagoon marina, where immigration is
stationed. The issue this time is that Striker was definite-
While our time in the Grenadines was beyond surreal,
ly feeling good… rum, ganga, something else? We were
we knew the time had come to make the trek back
not sure, but he fleeced us down for $70 EC for a $35 EC
home. But, how? There was a sum total of zero flights
cab ride. Then he proceeded to help the local fishermen
heading back to the US and we certainly could not
clean their catch for the day and head off with dinner
swim that far!
for himself as well.
Then the thought hit us… we are sailors After all… we
As we sat on the dock at Blue Lagoon, we watched Ice
will sail home! If only we had our Seafari with us. Since
Bear anchor by about 4PM. Sean dinghies on land and
we did not have our beloved sailboat, I hit the Face-
checks in to immigration, where they proceed to fleece
book groups in search of someone else heading that
us for $168 just to leave the country. Since we were not
way.
aware we would need that much cash, Gary ran to the
We had some very interesting offers, but none that re- closest ATM (a mile away) only to find the ATM had no
ally were what we needed. We had 2 people contact us money. Fortunately, Sean had some extra cash. But, by
asking to sail their boat back to US territory but decid- that time Gary got back from the empty cash machine,
ing we did not want that responsibility (or liability), we the staff was on overtime. So, they proceeded to charge
respectfully declined. us even more to pay for their “extra service”. The Carib-
Finally, an interesting email came through from an bean is great, but you have to “play their game”.
organization that sails boats all over the world and are
somewhat of an internet / YouTube sensation, called
59 North. They had a boat, a 59-foot Swan of all things,
that was new to their fleet based in Grenada, the next
country 50 miles South of us. They were looking for
crew to sail with their captain from Grenada to USVI.
For us, that would be perfect… we can take the boat to
USVI, fly to Puerto Rico, then on the US.
Photo from 59 North website
By the time we were done been fleeced for the day, it
was too late to get started on our sail Northward. So, we
dinghied out to Ice Bear to meet the rest of the crew…
Peter Pappas, a retired dentist from NC and a free-spir-
ited girl from FL, Anastasia Lucignani. We quickly made
some dinner and hit the berth as we planned to set sail
bright and early the next morning.
Honeymoon, continued page 16 >>
15Honeymoon, continued from page 15 from below deck that night. But, in the end it was all
good and we ate and settled into a routine of 3 hours
on and 9 hours off.
The midnight to 3AM shift for Kathy and Gary
was particularly rough. Peter stayed over from
his watch to help as we had a hard time manually
steering the boat in rough seas. We only stayed on
the helm for 30 minutes at a time so we could stay
fresh. Kathy took Sturgeon, a seasickness medica-
tion that made her feel human again, so she never
missed a beat when it came to her turn at the
wheel.
On Tuesday, the winds had finally started to calm
down. So much so that we had to motor sail for
awhile as we did not want to get to St. Thomas
after dark. We pulled into Red Hook at 6PM and
anchored, but it was too late to head to immi-
gration. The next morning though, we took the
20-minute RIB ride over to St John’s to check in. To
We awoke at 5AM and pulled up anchor by 6. The winds
celebrate our successful journey, the entire crew went
to start the day were very light and it did not help that
out for pizza and beer at a local pizza place, with face
we were caught in the Lee of St. Vincent. It seemed like
masks in tow of course.
we were sailing along the coast for a very long time.
But, once we finally cleared past the gigantic volcano The next day we made our way very early to the air-
island, we were in 18-22 knot winds and 5 – 6 foot seas port, where we caught that flight to Puerto Rico and
that lasted all night long. Ice Bear is a dream to sail… at then the one to FL, just like we had planned. It was
59 feet in length and a 12 foot keel, she is very stable. bittersweet for sure. It meant the end of our 3-month
Many times, we were cruising over 10 knots. honeymoon in the Caribbean, but at least we could go
see some of our family and friends. Some would ask,
Since there were 5 of us, we did 3 hour shifts with Kathy
“Do you really still want to sail the Caribbean after all
and I on a team, Peter and Anastasia on a team and the
that you experienced”? With that, we can say without
captain by himself. When we were not on watch, there
a doubt… YES! It solidified our desire to return more
were other duties to do, like cook and clean.
than ever!!
We quickly learned that making dinner on a boat in
those type of conditions is not easy. Kathy was a little
seasick, so Gary attempted to make dinner with ev-
erything getting thrown about the galley. Pots, pans,
plates, silverware, steak, salad… all getting tossed
about the cabin. There were many curse words flying
Many thanks to Gary and Kathy Rhoads
for sharing their Honeymoon adventure
with us over five issues of the Windword.
You've entertained us in a time we needed
entertainment and inspired us in a time we
And it all started at BCYC:
needed inspiration. Thank you both!
Gary and Kathy's wedding aboard Seafari
at the BCYC hoist in March
16Race Report for the 2020 Spring Series
Submitted by James Masson
Here are the overall results for our Spring Series. 12 boats competed with 7 boats showing up regularly. We lost
only 1 weekend of racing to Covid closure. Dave Roberts continues to dominate, can someone come out and
challenge the man?!! Newer members Fauss Hall and Stanilsav Yefimov placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. They both
competed in our Capri 16.5’s. If we can get a few more skippers to sail the Capris we can start their own class! The
best part of these races are the after race debriefings moderated by Mark Rother and Captain Morgan. Thank you
very much to everyone who participated and looking forward to the start of the Fall series on August 22.
BCYC 2020 Spring Series
Class: PHRF. PHRF (Time on time)
Overall Score: Last Race Date:06/21/20
Sail Boat Skipper PHRF Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 115 Legacy Roberts,Dave 257 13 1 1 3 2 1 3 2
2 3 Capri Hull,Fauss 261 35 13 DNC 13 DNC 1 1 2 2 3
3 6 Capri Yefimov,Stanislav 261 39 13 DNC 13 DNC 4 3 4 1 1
4 889 Godzilla Rother,Mark 180 39 2 2 2 4 3 13 DNC 13 DNC
5 58 Claudia Gail Hendricks,Elizabeth 270 57 5 6 13 DNC 9 7 4 13 DNC
6 135 Fantasea Cavillo,Robert 243 58 3 5 13 DNC 6 5 13 DNC 13 DNC
7 206 Koinonia Reynolds,Garth 210 66 6 3 5 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNC
8 102 Galene Gaudry,Gerard 222 67 4 4 13 DNS 7 13 DNS 13 DNC 13 DNC
9 72 Pilgram II Kreutzer,Bruce 286 79 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNC 8 6 13 DNC 13 DNC
10 h27 Bob a Bouy Yvonne 260 83 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNC 5 13 DNC
11 5 Capri Richardson,Mike 261 83 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNF 5 13 DNS 13 DNC 13 DNC
12 6780 Celebration Ogorek,Sheri 206 84 13 DNC 13 DNC 6 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNC 13 DNC
Rhumb Runners Fall Schedule Nov 8 Cats Point Regatta Sea Scouts
Submitted by Barb Meyer, Rhumb Runners Captain
Nov 14/15 BCYC One Design Regatta
Fall Race Series Nov 21 Advisory Board Meeting 11am
Sept 13 Race one Monthly meeting 12n
Sept 15 Windlasses host the FWSA meeting Nov 22 Last race day
and luncheon at Bon Appetit (Tuesday)
Sept 19 Monthly meeting 12n
Dec 10 Annual Holiday party
Sept 27 2nd race
Dec 12 Christmas Boat Parade
Oct 11 3rd race
No Capri racing/conflict with sail school. Please note all dates are subject to change due to
Sunfish/pram only COVID 19 or BCYC events.
Oct 17 Monthly meeting 12n Stay tuned for 2021 Race schedule.
Oct 25 4th race
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