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9/11/11
Butterfly Nationals for 2011 is in the books. With great teamwork from club members, LDBSA was a great host for the event.
Check the racing page for complete results. WAOW, TV 9 broadcast the following video Sunday evening:
Here are two videos of some interviews after day one, Butterfly single handed Nationals
Sailing backwards and backwards to windward between race 2 & 3 ?!?
9/10/11
Day 2, Butterfly Nationals:
After some light air practice races on Friday, won by our own Dennis Gamble, the racing
Saturday was in really light air. Of the 3 races, two of the race winners were LDBSA sailors. In race 1, Hank Sims topped the 11 boat fleet with a victory in race 1 and Dennis Gamble took honors in race 2. Race 3 was won by Jim Young.
Going into day 2 after 3 races, LDBSA sailor Calen Terry is leading the regatta by one point over Laser Master World Champion Doug Peckover. Joe Terry is currently in 3rd.
The competition is tight and the winds are forecasted to be around 10 mph for the final races on Sunday. Racing begins at 9:30, and thanks to the Shipyard and Waters marine, we have a spectator boat available. Come down to the lake and see the exciting conclusion to the Butterfly Single Handed Nationals. Our LDBSA club volunteers are doing a tremendous job supporting the regatta and everyone is having a GREAT time.
8/15/11
The Barnum Bay Yacht Club annual dam race is going to be held on Sunday, September 4. Registrations will be accepted the day of the regatta on site. The registration form can be found here:
8/8/11
***Governor's Cup Registration & Sailing Instructions (PDF)***
6/29/11
A great season of racing is underway. You can see how everyone is doing on the racing page. Race results are linked on the right column on the page.
6/27/11
Lake DuBay squeaked out a victory over Long Lake at the inagural Long Lake/Lake DuBay Butterfly Challenge. Congratulations LDBSA sailors!
LDBSA was up after race 1, tied after race 2, down after race 3, and pulled ahead in races 4 and 5 to win the challenge by a mere 7 points.
See photos and results on the racing page.
6/12/11
The Sunday Series started out successfully with 7 boats racing (8 on the water). Results for all the race series events is on the racing page.
Please note the scoring is slightly different this year and does not penalize a sailor for missing races. However, racers must participate in 50% of a series to qualify for the series trophies. A description of the scoring method is on the right column on the racing page.
6/11/11
The race training opportunity is rapidly approaching. Following is the schedule:
The dates:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, June 15, 16, 17
Time: 9:00 am - mid afternoon
Syllabus:
We will do what the weatherman and the skill of the sailors allows us to do. That means that any 'schedule' is subject to change by day, by hour or even by minute!
~Day One, shorter, more intense drills, emphasis on boat-handling and decision-making in a crowd.
~Day Two, slightly longer drills working towards boat speed and mark approaches/roundings.
~Day Three, Starts, starts, and more starts, working towards short-course races.
Time, weather, and facilities permitting, we will try to have some video review each day.
Each boat should be in full working order - except in an emergency, attention will go to those boats and sailors able to participate in and complete the drills. Equipment questions and issues, rigging and set up questions, will be handled the first day before going on the water, and at the end of each day's session. Sailors should have a water bottle and an on-the-water lunch with them when sailing, as well as snacks and a change of clothes on shore.
6/2/11
The Long Lake/Lake DuBay Challenge notice of race flyer is linked here:
Long Dubay regatta flyer
6/1/11
Club racing kicked off with an exciting start in heavy air. Winds diminished throughout the evening, and the last race was decided by about 3 feet with Dennis Gamble eeking out Joe Terry. Fun stuff!
5/29/11
Club racing kicks off Wednesday, June 1 with Butterfly one-design. Come on out and see the races, participate in the races, or just go sailing!
5/22/11
Last weekend (5/14/11) was the annual Sytten de Mai regatta hosted by the Lake Kegonsa Sailing Club. Dennis Gamble represented Lake DuBay and offered the following report:
Well, it was pretty windy and wet down on Lake Kegonsa. Winds averaged 17 to 20 mph, with some occasional gusts in the mid to upper 20s. This kept the number of boats down a bit.
We had 14 boats registered with 9 boats actually racing. I ended up finishing 5th overall. The air temperature was in the mid 50s, and the water temperature was too. The rain actually held off until late in the last race. Most of the wet was from beating into a fairly steep chop on the upwinds. I was nice and toasty warm in my drysuit though. I don't think I would have wanted to be out there without one. At least not in a Butterfly anyway.
I had a couple of interesting moments going downwind in the practice race, where the boat went under to the splash rail and I wasn't sure it was going to pop back up again. That's always exciting. Consequently, I probably sailed a bit more conservatively on the downwind legs in the afternoon races than I should have. I ended up sailing extra distance in order to cross the waves at an angle and stay upright. I probably could have heeled the boat to windward more on the downwinds as well. The boat was rolling pretty good in the waves though, and a capsize to windward seemed like a strong possibility.
Upwind, I was footing a bit to keep my speed up. I played the shifts in the middle of the course while the rest of the fleet split left and right. Personally, I couldn't see an advantage on either side of the course, so going up the middle seemed the safer bet. I was quite happy with my starts, which was something I wanted to work on this year. So that was good. Overall, I would say that I sailed very competently given the conditions, but probably needed to push the envelope a bit more to move up in the standings.
The Lake Kegonsa club puts on a very nice regatta. The food was good and abundant, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. I did win 3 t-shirts and a Melges belt in the raffle as well. One of these days I'm going to stay for the after party too.
5/5/11
Get ready for a valuable sailing education opportunity!
Lake DuBay Sailing Association will be hosting Jim Young, Olympic sailing coach, June 15, 16, 17 on Lake duBay.
Any type of sailboat is encouraged, and you can sail with your full crew.
The only way to get better is to practice, practice, practice, and learning how to improve your skills early in the season will then give you the opporunity to practice those skills throughout the season.
The course will include:
Starting: Skillsets will include learning how to choose the favored side of the starting line and on the water drills to buid confidence; How to better time the start and practice drills; Skills to help choose a favored side of the course.
Upwind leg skills: Changing gears to go fast when you need to vs. pointing high when you need to. General tactical skills upwind.
Mark Rounding: Boat handling drills, understanding mark rounding rules, and positioning youself for the next leg.
This opportunity is a very rare and special one at any price, so contact Joe Terry ASAP to confirm your attendance.
RACE OPPORTUNITY
MAY14 – The Syttende Mai Regatta on Lake Kegonsa. Go to http://www.lksc.org/ for more information.
4/24/11
The interclub Butterfly challenge between Long Lake and LDBSA is shaping up to be fun. Joe Terry made the perpetual trophy to be awarded to the winning team.
2/11/11
The race committee sign up sheet is now posted on the racing page. Please sign up and help perform race committee duties. It's FUN. If you need help launching the boat or have any questions, just indicate that when you click the Volunteer link.
1/15/2011
2011 marks the 30th annual challenge for the Governor's Cup. The Notice of Race has been officially posted on the Racing page. Registration forms and sailing instructions will be available soon.
11/26/2011
A draft of the 2012 Sailing Calendar is now available for review. It will be discussed, revised as necessary, and approved at the December 10 meeting.
11/10/11
The first fall club meeting will take place on Saturday, November 12, 11:00 am at the ShipYard grill.
10/31/11
After a well attended fall banquet, the new slate of officers is:
Commodore: Mike Koss
Vice-Commodore: Joe Terry
Secretary-Treasurer: Dennis Gamble
Rear Commodore: Mark Ennis
The first meeting with the new board will be on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Shipyard Bar and Grill at 11:00 am. An agenda will be forthcoming.
9/21/11
Here are some world class sailors capsizing some really fast, really expensive AC42 catamarans I'm sure falling 10 feet into a rigid wing sail, then breaking through it falling another 20' into the water is NOT on my bucket list. Enjoy the carnage:
9/21/11
The poker run last weekend was a great success. The winds were blowing 10 to 15 and there was some really fast cruising going on. Picking cards off the buoys was challenging and required good communication between the skipper and card picker crew. The turnout was good, and everyone had a great time. Thanks Chuck for the organization.
8/17/11
The Governor's Cup Regatta takes place on Saturday, August 20th. It is our 30th annual regatta and has been an important part of the club's history. It is one of the few family-style regattas left in Wisconsin - a regatta at which anyone is encouraged to sail whatever boat they have, no matter their level of racing experience. Come out and support the event: either on or off the water!
8/17/11
For those of you who like racing, like scows, like fast boats, or just like looking at pretty spinnakers, you might enjoy this video of day 2 of the 2011 A-scow ILYA championship regatta. Enjoy!
7/6/11
From the Commodore:
I was on the Race Committee Boat last night for the Tuesday Open Class Races. A bit of a breeze, and some clouds blowing over. Good racing.
It didn’t start raining until we were almost back to the marina. And then the rain stopped. Lucky us.
A few observations on the mooring the Race Committee Boat:
Always make sure the motor is fully tilted up. If it isn’t tilted up, the Lake DuBay Green Gooey Grunge starts growing on the lower unit. That is not conducive to good lower unit operation.
When tying up, secure the boat so that there is very little slack in the mooring lines. The dock floats so there is no need for slack to account for water levels. Also, the distance from the bow to the dock should be about 1 ½ - 2 feet. The distance side to side should be equal. We don’t want the boat bouncing into the plastic docks causing damage that we would have to pay for.
You can gas up the boat at the marina. The gas dock is just a few feet east of our slip, at the ramp. Get a receipt and give it to Dennis Gamble for reimbursement.
Upcoming Events
The Moonlight Sail and Poker Cruise is coming up on July 15-16. Contact Chuck Jagodinski at 715-297-2791 (cell no.) or at cjagod@aol.com for further information.
That’s it for now.
Think warm and sunny sailing weather.
Mark Ennis
6/7/11
From the Commodore:
Yup. I can now safely say that summer has arrived. It took its sweet time doing so, but better late than never. I for one am ready. Bring on the Sun Block (SPF 50).
June has a lot going on. There is something for everyone.
06/07 Tue. Open Racing
06/12 Sun. Open Racing
06/15 Wed. Jim Young Sailing Instruction
thru
06/17 Fri. Jim Young Sailing Instruction
06/18 Sat. LDBSA/Long Lake Butterfly Regatta
06/21 Tue. Open Racing
06/23 Thu. Apostle Island Cruise
thru
06/26 Sun. Apostle Island Cruise
06/29 Wed. One Design Racing
Just a few notes:
- Jim Young Sailing Instruction. You don’t have to attend all the sessions. Come when you can. Your smiling face and inquisitive mind will always be welcome. The price is right.
- Apostle Island Cruise. Always a good time, with experienced guides.
- LDBSA/Long Lake Butterfly Regatta. Time for you buttery fly jockeys to show your stuff. Bring the gold? back to LDBSA.
- Club Racing. A full schedule of Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday races scheduled.
Just some other stuff that needs mention. The Race Committee is always in need of manning and helpers. The Race committee boat is at the marina. Make sure that the grass is cut around you boat in the boat yard. Wash behind your ears, and brush your teeth before going to bead.
Think warm and sunny sailing weather.
Mark Ennis
Commodore
5/22/11
Several club members set up their boats, mowed parts of the boat yard, and even went sailing. Some of the work was between the raindrops and some of the sailing was wet. Those that sailed didn't seem to mind the raindrops. (must have been a really long winter!)
It was great to see club members helping other club members and club members asking for help. We had a few new members working in the yard too. Jose set up his boat for the first time with the help of Dennis Gamble. Karen was taking photos and we all socialized with some dock talk.
There is always something special about your someone's first time sailing. I know I remember my first time on a sailboat and getting the opportunity to harness the power of the wind and make the boat go. Often times there are some great stories that are remembered and told about those first sailing adventures. Saturday, new club member Jose Rodriquez had his first opportunity and some adventure to go along with it. Lots of smiles (even in the rain) and he had a good coach in Dennis Gamble. Congratulations Jose! We hope to see you on the water frequently.
5/21/11
After the Spring Tune-up today, the club rented a slip for the committee boat at the Dubay Waters Marina. This is the marina right across from the Tiki Bar on Highway DB. This means that we will be able to keep the boat in the water all season. You no longer have to worry about towing the boat down to the landing and launching it. Just show up at Dubay Waters with your life jacket, and you should be set to go. Our hope is that this will make more members willing to help out with race committee. We will probably need to pull the boat out occasionally and spray it off to keep the bottom clean.
Additionally, since the race committee will be returning to Dubay Waters after each race session this season, the club officers would like to propose that we try to meet for a beer and bs session at the bar at Dubay Waters after each race. Jose Rodriquez and Dennis Gamble stopped there for a burger after their tune up sail and thought the burgers were great.
5/14/11
LDBSA is now linked to Facebook. David Martin created a Lake DuBay group for clulb members. If you have a Facebook account, you can request to join the group. We'll be trying to use Facebook as another means to encourage participation at events. You can RSVP to an event, comment, etc. If you need crew or want to be crew, this would be an excellent way to post this information.
5/10/11
Under the every watchful eye of Project Manager Jack “Staples” Thielke, fellow members of LDBSA replaced all the trailer bunks and guides; while Chuck “does a carpenter have hammers?” Jagodinski rewired and installed new lights on same trailer. Sheryl Thielke and Karen Lee did a bit of boat cleaning while we had it (RC Boat) off the trailer. Assistance was given by Mark “thumbs” Ennis and Dennis “one who sails in wet suit” Gamble.
Prior to our session last Saturday, Jack replaced the wheels, tires and bearings; and got a new Bimini top ready for the season.
After we finished up for the day we had a bit-o-lunch ably supplied and prepared by Sheryl.
I want to thank all who participated in this undertaking. If you feel left out there is still some work to do on the decking and deck covering, but that will have to wait until next year. That gives you almost a whole year to figure out how you can best lend a hand.
5/5/11
MAY 7 – At Jack and Sheryl Thielke’s home. “We are planning to continue work on the Race Committee boat and trailer on Saturday May 7th at 9:00 am at our home on Lake DuBay. The address is 2225 Hidden Cove Lane. If you need help finding it call my cell phone 715-432-2762.”
Bring your toolbox and your rain slicker.
MAY13 – At Michael’s Supper Club. Spring Banquet. RSVP Mark Ennis at msennis@frontier.com by May 11.
5/3/11
Because fuel prices are up and some LDBSA'ers might hesitate taking a chance going to the lake, Stewart Doty and Joe Terry are trying to set up a twitter account for Lake DuBay Sailors. If you have a twitter account, follow DuBaySailors and info can be sent to your cell phone via text message. Joe's not a twitterer (?) so it might take some trial and error to get the links right on the website, but the goal is offer more opportunities to know what the club is up to.
If you have a twitter account, send a message to DuBaySailors and you can be added to the twitter list. Those on the list can see their posts displayed on the home page of the SailDuBay website.
4/24/11
While it was a cloudy day, there was a lot accomplished at the boat yard and cove on Saturday. John Volrath, Chuck Jagodinski, and Jack Thielke doned hip waders and wet suits, accompanied by several LDBSA members and put the docks in the cove
Then, the crew went to the boat yard to trim some brush that was starting to grow into the yard area. Great work!
3/21/11
A reminder: LDBSA members must renew their boat yard membership by April 1 in order to guarantee your spot.
2/11/11
LDBSA members are participating in a seasonal sleigh ride and picnic on 2/12/11. Stay tuned for photos.
1/15/2011
2011 Membership forms are now on the Membership page. The forms are fillable PDF files. You can simply fill out and e-mail the membership form and send your check to Dennis via mail or drop it off at an upcoming club meeting. The boat yard use form will need a formal signature and needs to be on file with the club secretary prior to using the yard.
1/4/2011
The January club meeting will take place at Saloon DuBay, Jan 8, 11:00 am.
1/3/2011
Ed Peck, Joe and Calen Terry, and Dennis Gamble went ice boating on Lake Winnebago by Neenah on Sunday. The ice conditions were good and the winds were just right (10 with gusts around 15) for some really fun iceboating.
12/19/2010
LaCinda, Joe, and Calen Terry tried some light air iceboating on Lake Winnebago out of Neenah on the 19th. Winds were between 4 and 6 with gusts around 8, which is really the absolute minimum on good ice to get going nice.
Boat speeds were up to approximately 30 mph in the sustained gusts, and after a few hours of sailing and watching some racing, everyone decided they were cold and it was time to head home.
Click the photo for some pictures of the lake and iceboats
6/28/11
Two boats from LDBSA attended the Apostle Island Cruise. Mike Koss and Chuck Jagodinski sailing a Catalina 22 and Larry Sipiorski and John Volrath on a Macgregor 19. Looks like there was light air, comfortable temperatures, and LOTS of fun!
Photos and video links are on the photo page.
5/5/11
JUNE 23-26 – Apostle Islands Cruise. Announcing the 2011 Apostle Islands Cruise! Plan to join your intrepid guides, Chuck Jagodinski and Mike Koss, for 4 relaxing adventure-filled days in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Plan to depart Buffalo Bay Harbor (Just North of Bayfield, WI) on the afternoon of June 23rd, 2011. Parking is available for $5.00 per day ($20.00/4 day trip total.)
We will plan to spend the first night slipped into Schooner Bay marina (about 3-4 miles north of Buffalo Bay) Plan on around $25.00/day to tie up. This is a relaxing way to ease into "island time", without having to sail too far on the first afternoon, plus showers/restrooms are available. Bayfield is a short sail south, with some really good restaurants.
On Friday morning, we will look at the weather, and plan to go where the wind lets us. Most of the islands have anchorages that are protected from a given direction, and care is taken in selecting the safest place to spend the night, depending on forecast wind direction, and always with a plan "b" in case unexpected wind shifts occur. While the lake weather can be unpredictable, and must always be given a lot of respect, a sheltered anchorage is never very far away. Rafting up for a while for Cocktail hour and dinner is always fun.
If you have access to a dingy that you can tow behind your boat, that's very handy to have, but not a necessity. If we anchor out near any of the Park Service Docks, pit toilets are always available near the docks.
We try to plan the cruise so that we are not too far away from Buffalo bay on Saturday Night- a favorite spot is one of the three anchorages at Stockton Island, which also has some very scenic beaches and hiking trails, and a very nice visitor’s center. We generally make it back to Buffalo Bay by mid-afternoon on Sunday, leaving plenty of time to load up for the trip back to Central Wisconsin.
Camping is available with a permit from the National Park Service, but "bear" in mind that all of the islands boast healthy bear populations. Staying on a boat is a lot easier, you can go where the wind lets you, and you don't need any permits!
The weather will be cool at night, and may get quite warm during the day. Rain gear is a must, as is warm clothing.
As for the size of boat needed for this kind of sailing, that is almost immaterial- seaworthiness is a lot more important than size. A well kept Potter 15 may be more suitable than a poorly-maintained 40 foot harbor queen, in terms of safety, if not comfort. If the boat is well-maintained, is decked over, self-righting, and has sleeping accommodations of some sort, that's really all you need. The coast guard considers the Great Lakes as coastal waters, therefore requiring suitable safety gear, such as flares and VHF radio communications. Most of the Apostles are not in cell phone coverage.
It works well to pick up provisions in Washburn from the IGA on HWY 13, so that ice is pretty fresh when we launch.
I will make slip reservations at Schooner Bay a week or so before the trip, so I will need a firm boat-count by June 13th.
I hope to see you all there!
Mike Koss [Blewboat@hotmail.com]