Luff N Laff December 2022
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Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Mission:
As Naples and Southwest Florida’s leading volunteer sailing club, we support inter-club racing, cruising, day sailing, social events, and boating education for the benefit of sailors and their families. Let’s keep it fun.
|  | Trudell Kolpack
November brought me a lot to be thankful for personally: One of the Kolpack traditions is to go around the table and say what we are thankful for and the kids always say something funny. This year, I was pleasantly surprised when my wife Laura said “I am most thankful that we are able to enjoy so much family time, when we go out sailing.” I agreed and so did the kids! It must have been the Ladies Day Regatta and raft up that had sailing on everyone’s mind.
Laura and Jenna had so much fun getting on the water for the Ladies Day Regatta. We had a wonderful turnout with many boats participating in the race. I personally enjoyed watching all the “boat kids” gather around the fishing pole to pull up some pretty big fish from Champney bay. What a fun family event! It was great to celebrate all of the women who took the helm for this competition!
I’m looking forward to the offshore race this weekend and the Naples Boat parade.
I have been seeing our last speaker (Captains for Clean Water) on TV frequently. I was happy to see such a great turnout for the November meeting. It was nice to welcome back some more of our seasonal residents. I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming December meeting and Christmas Party. I hope you all continue to enjoy the holiday season with friends and family!
Thanks,
Tru
Commodore
480-310-2330
TrudellKolpack@yahoo.com |  | John Steiner
Greetings Members, This month I have two topics to report:
1. Landside Events / Meeting Management (LEMM) Committee.
The LEMM is responsible for planning, staffing and running various activities. Those include monthly GCSC Membership Meetings, socialization activities that, ideally, have a water theme (e.g. pool parties, beach gatherings, etc.).
We are fortunate that Bruce Leng and Linda Haller volunteered to lead LEMM this season, while they are in Naples. Since they are seasonal, the LEMM Committee needs more volunteers for the entire season.
Please volunteer to assist Bruce and Linda with LEMM activities.
Bruce can be reached at:
OR via cell phone at: (612) 209-8001
2. 10,000 Islands Boating Excursion
I've decided to wait until January to transit through the 10,000 islands via powerboats. About 16 members have expressed interest in this excursion. I assume that most of us have heard about hazardous water conditions; ranging from flesh eating bacteria to submerged obstacles throughout the 10,000 Islands. In addition, I'll not be in Naples for the second half of December.
That said, I'll send out another, detailed planning e-mail about this excursion in the near future.
Hope that we can make this happen sometime in January!
Sincerely,
John Steiner
Vice Commodore
| Jeff Gage
We are planning the New Year's Cup to have a fleet start. Plans are tentative as we recover from hurricane Ian. Check www.yachtscoring.com for details including skippers meeting and awards party and any fees for participants.More details will be forthcoming
Please watch the Calendar on the website for updates, as well as emails from the Club.
Ian has affected our racing schedule and there are still unknowns right now. Thanks for your patience.
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Ladies Day Regatta:
We had a fantastic day on the water. It was blowing 10 to 14 kn out of the north east. We sailed from the pier to Dr‘s Pass and back to Gordon’s. It was a beautiful reach to doctors with lots of puffs. Once we rounded doctors, it was a matter of staying in the puffs going downwind and heading up in the lull’s . The big winner was Arts new boat the corsair 37, Banc, he was first to finish. The really great thing was the raft up afterwards. As you will see in the pictures, we had a fantastic time. It was an incredible piece of timing. We had the most fantastic weather on Saturday and turn the garbage on Sunday.
The next event will be on December 3, the Naples to Fort Myers race. Except we won’t be going to Fort Myers. We are going to start to west within 200 yards of the green buoy at Gordon’s Pass sale south to Caxambas pass marker, round that to port and finish due West, within 200 yards of the green marker off of Gordon’s pass.
Fleet Captain, Racing
Frank Brown
954-648-5838
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TO CRUISE OR NOT TO CRUISE
That is the question on every sailor’s mind right now! Many of the marinas and anchorages we like to go to are not operational and it’s unclear what the timing will be for some of them. There are still water quality and debris issues to consider when going out.
During last month’s meeting, the Captain’s for Clean Water suggested that we don’t go IN the water or eat any locally caught shellfish or shrimp but going out ON the water should be ok.
We are seeing sailboats going out for day sailing and some cruising down to the Ten Thousand Islands (Panther / Indian / Tiger key). While not a complete list, these are some issues that have been reported:
- Still finding debris in the water, so be on high alert at all times.
- Some channel markers are missing or not on station, even some replaced ones.
- Some channels have shifted, as reported in Big Marco pass.
Starting next week, we are organizing a couple of outings via power boats to check our clubs more popular cruising areas. We will start with the Ten Thousand Islands and later in the month go up to Charlotte Harbor and check out the areas around Cayo Costa, Boca Grande and Cabbage Key.
The intent is to get some first-hand intel on what those areas look like and report back to our club members.
Marathon Marlin Resort and Marina is fully operational so if you are considering the club event in March, please sign up and make your reservations!
Stay safe, be careful and have fun! If you have any news on any of the cruising grounds in SWFL please feel free to share with me directly.
Pink Shell and Smokehouse Bay are cancelled due to hurricane Ian - but we have now planned a fun one-day event in January! Check the website Cruising Overview for details!
Here are the current dates for the 2022-2023 cruising schedule. More information is posted on the GCSC website here Cruising Overview with the opportunity to register, including landside dinners either the day before or during some of the events.
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SUGDEN SUNDAYS at SUGDEN PARK:
| We Have These Dates Confirmed!
Sugden Sundays at Sugden Park From 12 -3 PM on the following dates:
- Sunday, December 11th
- Sunday, January 22nd
- Sunday, February 12th
Where: Lake Avalon in Sugden Park – 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples, Florida
Cost: $15 for a single, $25 for a couple and $30 for a family – pays for the facility & staff
($5 more for non-members)
Justin W. Jaffry
Cell:(618)-363-3722
Fleet Captain – Small Boats
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No December Speaker:
Holiday Party!!
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Our Next Member Meeting is
our Holiday 🎄🎅 Party Wed. December 14th!
🏨 Location: Moss Hall at Moorings Presbyterian 791 Harbour Dr. Naples
🙋We need volunteers for galley and mess (set up and clean up).
Please txt or e-mail Bruce Leng to volunteer before and/or after the meeting: 612-209-8001 bruce_leng@yahoo.com
😋 Food will be catered! Chicken parm, penne pomodoro, penne and meatballs, garden salad & Caesar salad
💻Please RSVP so we have an accurate food count:
txt or e-mail "GCSC YES #attending" in the subject line to Bruce Leng: 612-209-8001 bruce_leng@yahoo.com
🍰 Please bring a dessert to share!
🎁 Get in the Spirit with the Annual White 🐘 Elephant Gift Exchange! (optional)
Bring a wrapped gift (no more than $25) and enjoy the gift swapping festivities!
P.S. A huge thank you🏆to Bruce and Linda Leng for volunteering to chair the landside events & member meetings (LEMM)! To join their committee please txt or e-mail Bruce Leng: 612-209-8001 bruce_leng@yahoo.com
P.P.S. Burgees will be available for sale at the meeting please bring $65 in cash or check (see image below)
See you on the 14th🎄!
|  | GCSC's first meeting last month at Moss Hall in the Moorings Presbyterian School complex |
Please Welcome our Newest Members!
| November 2022:
If you have signed up but have not paid yet, please contact Terry so he can add you to the database as an active member. Thanks!
| IT’S TIME TO RENEW
YOUR GCSC MEMBERSHIP NOW!
Your current Gulf Coast Sailing Club membership expired at the end of June, 2022. The annual membership fee is still just $95 and will cover your membership until the end of June, 2023.
Renew Online Here.
You can complete the payment process online with PayPal or a credit card.
If you prefer, you can mail a check for $95 to Gulf Coast Sailing Club, P.O. Box 2121, Naples, FL 34106 and your membership will be manually renewed.
Please include any changes to your contact information. Please contact Terry Nauck at membership@gulfcoastsailingclub.org if you have any questions.
Thanks for your membership renewal!
| Our Very Own GCSC Online Store!
You can also get to the Store on the website at Membership --> Merchandise (see pic below)
Please Note: Because all merchandise has our logo, it can be returned only if defective. If you need help with the Store, please contact Michael Charalambous michael@charalambous.us
Thank you Michael for setting up this Store for GCSC!
| If you would like to invite other Gulf Coast Sailing Club members to go out on your boat for a day sail, simply email your invitation to membership@gulfcoastsailingclub.org and we will forward it to all active club members.
As a minimum, your invitation should include your contact information, your boat’s size and location, and your desired sailing dates. We’ll distribute your invitation the same day we receive it.
| Do you have a boat or equipment to sell? Equipment you need?
GCSC BURGEES and NAME TAGS:
You’re a member – say it loud and proud with a GCSC official Burgee or Name Tag!!
(Not a boat owner? Hang it at home or in your office!)
Burgees are large (17” X 25”) fully embroidered – not printed. $65
Name tags are magnetic (no damage to clothing) and feature our logo, your name, and either “member” or your boat name if you choose. $11
Pay Paul when it comes in.
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SAILBOAT FOR SALE
2006 Seaward 34 retractable keel sloop, currently docked at Beacon House Condominium, Doctors Pass. Mainsail, roller furling jib and spinnaker, diesel engine, bow thruster, new GPS, standard navigation instrumentation and autopilot. Great for day sailing and coastal cruising. Slip is transferable to new owner. Asking $55K. Contact Dave Huntington, (239) 963-8806 for details and viewing.
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(due to age & health – moving to power boat – located Marco Island FL)
“STARFIRE”
1984 EVELYN 26 OD Fractional Rig
Updated and Ready to Race with Fin Keel
26’ Long – 9.5 Beam – 4.5 Draft - 4,000 Pounds
NEW Main, Jib, and 135% Genoa
NEW Mercury 15 HP 4 Stroke Outboard
NEW Garmin Chart plotter with Depth
Lewmar winches – Harken Genoa Cars
NEW ICOM VHF Radio
NEW (2) 12 V Batteries
All safety equipment, sheets, halyards, docking lines & fenders, mag compass, vents, spin and whisker poles, swim ladder, boat hook, porta-potti, lights, double axel trailer (needs upgrade – lights – brakes etc.), and added sailing gear all inclusive.
CONTACT: Ken Cort @ Cell 239-588-0089 |  |  | Our Club thrives on your expertise, enthusiasm, and your presence!
This is a list of current volunteer opportunities - and there are always more, so if you have a desire, let any flag officer or director know what that is and we'll help you find a spot you love! We appreciate you 😃
The fastest way to get to know your fellow sailors and members is to volunteer!
😃 Membership Assistant - Help Terry Nauck maintain the member database.
😃 Mentors for new members - Help new members get acclimated to the club and introduce them to other members.
😃 Sugden events - Registration table Thank You Ann Graham for volunteering for this position!
😃 YouTube video collector of educational sailing videos
😃 Committee Chair - Landside Events - Thank You Bruce and Linda Leng for volunteering for this position!
😃 Committee Members - Landside Events - help plan, execute, and set up & clean up at member meetings as well as social events.
😃 Backups for all Communications - for Facebook, the website, and luffnlaff newsletter
😃 Sailing Certification Program Chair 😃 and Certification Captains - Help members improve and prove their sailing literacy so skippers can recruit them for crew.
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Most recent is journals from the Most Memorable Regatta!
Do you have a sailing story to share with the rest of us sailors? Please submit your story to Michael Charalambous or Laurie Conrod at newsletter@gulfcoastsailing.org.
| Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Mission
As Naples and Southwest Florida’s leading volunteer sailing club, we support inter-club racing, cruising, day sailing, social events, and boating education for the benefit of sailors and their families. Let’s keep it fun.
Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Strategy
· Be an innovative volunteer and non-profit organization of beginner, intermediate and experienced sailors.
· Provide year-round on-the-water and land-based activities for our members, their families, and their guests.
· Build a robust sailing program by interfacing with all southwest Florida sailing clubs and coordinating interclub activities.
· Build community outreach through supporting local boating programs and marine industries.
· Actively support sailing and seamanship education programs.
Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Core Values
· Maintain a welcoming and friendly environment for all.
· Respect all levels of experience and interest.
· Exhibit leadership, Integrity, and honesty.
· Have fun!
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