THE MAIN SHEET
CORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB

OCTOBER 2004 - WHITE ROCK LAKE - DALLAS, TEXAS

WHITE ROCK LAKE CHAMPIONSHIP AND PAST COMMODORES DINNER

Can you believe that we held both of these outstanding events on the same day in September? Were you one of the lucky ones to attend the Past Commodores Celebration? We have been blessed with some of the finest people possible serving as our Commodore and Diane and Bob VanBuren provided a great dinner in tribute to these CSC leaders. Thank you, Past Commodores for your service!

This was very successful, with lovely weather and a good turnout. We had several past Commodores with us, enjoying the evening. Chef Jerry spoiled us with delectable h’ors d’oeuvres while we enjoyed the breeze outside and the mandolin music, treating us to 17th century Italian music. Even better than the delicious food and sweet music was the company we shared and the
stories recounted by some of the earlier commodores, including Willis McQueen and others.

A memorable evening, and a reminder of the remarkable, continuous positive spirit that is evident
in all service given by so many that keeps our club thriving!

Table decorations included petunia and mum plants. If you like. you may volunteer to plant these in the garden along the shore to brighten the cooler months ahead.

The Lake Championship was held on the same Saturday with pretty good wind except that it kept changing speed and direction. Oh well! All who sail on White Rock are familiar with this condition. John Diggins and his committee did a masterful job of getting all six races in before cocktail time at the dinner.

The six qualifying race teams sailed on each of the six Corinthian Classic Sailboats with the combined scores determining the winner. The races were fun to watch because these experienced sailors were together at the starting line and, although on different tacks during each of the legs, were very close again at the finish line.

Someone has to win!

Richard Wade and Jennifer Judkins in first place
David Barrett and Bill Wilson came in second
Scott Mauney and Natalie Mauney placed third
George Szaboky and Ken Brown rallied for fourth
Mac McCoy and Alan Caldwell pulled in a fifth
Tommy Miller and Scot Stolley supported the field

Hail to the Champs! And to all who participated in the preliminaries.

WEATHER STATION ENHANCEMENT POLL

Funny thing happened on the way to the poll! Hardly anyone has an opinion on whether or not to build in the enhancements to the system that will allow you to view weather at the club while you are at home staring at your computer. Would this capability determine if you are going to the lake or have you made up your mind that your going regardless of the weather. After all the weather is likely to change before you get there anyway! Let Frank Richards or Richard Wade know what you think or respond to the website (www.cscsailing.org/wx3.html.).

YOUR BOARD REQUESTS

All fleets should make your recommendations for the people whom you think deserve to be recipients of the Norm Watkins trophy, the Carol Gough trophy and the Bill Leonard trophy. Please get your entries in to any board member as soon as possible and no later than October 23rd.

Also we need to have your recommendation for the 2005 Board. There are many well qualified sailors among all of the fleets who would enjoy serving on the Board and working toward the betterment of CSC. Let current members of the Board know who you think are good nominees for 2005.

ENTERTAINMENT TO COME

Upcoming October Event:

10/ 09 “Beer, Bratwurst & Boats”, 6 - 9 pm. Bring, your family and we’ll grill up sausages! This is very casual, so come relax with us. Hey, have some fun! Admission is $5 per person.

This event is ideal for wearing your new CSC t-shirt which is now available in sizes M-3XL and only $15.00 each. Then you can drink your favorite beverage from the new CSC coffee cups now yours for only $5.00 each. They make nice gifts and are available in sets.

More October Fun For You:

"The 2004 Open House Regatta is being held Oct 16-17 at CSC. If you have a Scot, please plan to race...if you don't own a Scot, we'll try to find you one OR you can join the party on Saturday night. We're having a Friday night welcome party, a 5-race regatta and a great party on Saturday night with the return of the traditional steak dinners prepared by our favorite caterer, Chef Jerry, plenty of beverages, and a great band. Sunday starts off with another Open House tradition, biscuits and gravy, prepared by some of the CSC chefs followed by more races.

Come sail, or just come to party. Either way, please pre-register online by October 10th (you can register just for the party if you want!). T-shirts are available by special order only...so check out Dave's cool design and order yours early!

Call Tracy Aber at 214-502-6482 if you have questions."

Big Doins In Dallas November 6TH

CSC Annual Banquet will be held on this date and you want to be there. This Banquet is sponsored by your Club to celebrate all of our members. It is A great opportunity to dress up a little and join your friends in a fine relaxed atmosphere. Dance some with your best girl, tell war stories of your great on the water tactics or just chat with some new or old members.

Mark this date on your calendar and look for more details coming your way shortly.

NEW MEMBERS

Please welcome Weldon and Rennie Beauchamp, John and Susan Hopper, John McCormick and Sherri Reed, Nancy Shaw and Michael Olvera, Matt and Tina Westmoreland. We appreciate your joining our group and hope that you find your experience at CSC a very pleasant one.

JUNIORS PROGRAM

Seabrook SSC Endless Summer TSA Junior Regatta: Paul Denison finished 2nd at the Seabrook Sailing Club's Endless Summer TSA Junior Circuit Regatta held during the weekend of October 2-3.

'Ol Man of the Sea Junior Regatta. Six CSC junior skippers ventured to Fort Worth Boat Club the weekend of September 11-12 for the annual 'Ol Man of the Sea Junior Regatta. Our Optimist Green Fleeters of Zander LeBel, Aaron Comen, Caroline Pittet, and Robinson Pittet were all recognized at the awards ceremony for their consistent finishes. Masie Comen also continues to improve in the Optimist Blue Fleet. In the Laser Radial Class Paul Denison finished 3rd overall and continues to hold on to his first place ranking on the TSA Junior Radial Laser Circuit standings with only two more regattas to go in the season.

Cressy Trophy Elimination Regatta. Paul Denison also competed on September 18-19 at Houston Yacht Club in the Cressy Trophy Elimination Regatta. This regatta determined the Southeastern District's representative to the Interscholastic Sailing Association's Cressy Trophy Finals in Minnesota. The Cressy Trophy is Highschool Sailing's singlehanded national championship. Representing Booker T. Washington HS for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Paul finished 3rd overall against a tough field of full rig Laser sailors from high school sailing teams from Texas to the Florida panhandle.

Sunday Junior Open Sailing. We continue to have a good showing each Sunday afternoon for junior open sailing. Arrive to rig about 1:00pm. But for the program to continue more parent volunteers are needed to cover rescue boat duty. We have no one scheduled for this Sunday, September 25 to fill either the experienced or apprentice slot and no experienced volunteers to cover the duty on October 10th or on any of the following Sundays. Please let Sandy Denison know if you are will sign up to fill one of these slots. The continued success of the program depends on parental support.

CURRENT CSC SERVICE REQUESTS

CSC social: Events Help – Diane Van Buren
Maintenance opportunities-Pier Rear
Junior Program Assistance- Sailing Education Rear Commodore
Second Saturday Shoreline Clean-up- Lauri Block
Archivist-Commodore Richard Wade

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CORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB

Membership in the Corinthian Sailing Club is open to anyone with an interest in sailing. Club facilities are located at 441 E. Lawther Drive on beautiful White Rock Lake. Phone 214-320-0841. Email address is info@cscsailing.org. Mailing address is Corinthian Sailing Club, PO Box 180087, Dallas, TX 75218.