Luff N Laff January 2022
🎆Happy New Year!🎆
| 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
Happy New Year!
This month we have the New Year's Regatta, including a skippers meeting (party), Keewaydin cruising event, 10,000 islands powerboat excursion, Sugden Sunday, the CPR heart saver class, and our chili cook-off!
All the details are below, join in the fun!
Thanks,
Tru
Commodore
480-310-2330
TrudellKolpack@yahoo.com |  | John Steiner
Ahoy GCSC Members from your Vice Commodore! This month I have two topics to report:
1. 10,000 Islands powerboat excursion details.
When: January 25, 2023. Wednesday; from Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Port 32 Marco Island, 705 E. Elkcam Circle, Marco Island, 34145 Phone: (239) 307-0556
Who: GCSC Members, family and friends
What: Rental boat: Cobia 22 foot Bowrider, 200 hp, up to 7 people per boat
Next steps: Please decide who will skipper your boat and who is going with you
Make your reservations as soon as possible.
I will make a reservation for one boat that I'll skipper.
As of December 30, Port 32 informs that 4 boats are available for the afternoon of January 25.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you are reserving at PORT 32 MARCO ISLAND
We will transit through East Marco Bay, then down Big Marco River to Goodland, then to Helen Key and Cape Romano. Same route in return.
2. GCSC Storage Locker Organization / Clean Out
We need volunteers to help with this job; which hasn't been tackled in many years. Our storage locker is at 517 Airport Pulling Road.
It is about 8 x8 and packed with event supplies, signs, coolers, etc.
We need to remove the contents, decide what to keep and repack the locker.
With a team of 3 or 4 volunteers, we could complete the job in about 2 hours.
Please e-mail me with your contact information if you're willing to help.
Once I confirm who will volunteer, we'll plan a date and time for this exciting task!
Cheers,
John Steiner
| Jeff Gage
Register For GCSC New Year's Regatta!
(Skippers please take notice of these 2 crew lists!)
Please see NOR Notice of race (on the Document Library page on our website)
Click on Logo and Event Flyers --> New Year's Regatta PDF.
(Sign up link for the brunch is on the New Year's Regatta PDF)
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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KEEWAYDIN ISLAND - Day Event
Sail and anchor off Keewaydin Island on January 21. Join other sailors on the beach for a day of sun and fun. Plan to arrive no later than 11am and spend the day on the beach. Eat lunch, on the beach or on your boat and HAVE FUN!
If you have room on your boat for guests, please let Bob Andreini know and we will get a crew request out prior to the event. You can email him at: Cruising@gulfcoastsailingclub.org
Where:
Keewaydin Island - Gulf Side
N 26°02.188'
W 081°46.607'
This location is about 550’ offshore in about 10’ of water at low tide.
Panther Key – Recon Trip
Panther Key is not until Feb 18, but you should start planning to join us on this club favorite weekend cruise.
As many people are concerned about the conditions after the hurricane, Rick Reed and myself did a recon trip mid-December. What we found is that the everything is as we expected it to be. We drove around the anchorage and the channel into and found no issues with shoaling or shifting. The beach looked to be in great shape! On our way out we went through the Cape Romano Shoals and found the favorite shortcut everyone likes to take to be intact.
All in all, it appears that conditions are looking very good for this trip and we hope that we can see you all out on the water for the weekend! Next month, we will have more information on Panther Key and other cruises during our 2023 season!
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, 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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January Speaker:
Jason Richards and Dan Spence will be speaking on technology for sailors!
Chili Cook-Off!!
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Our Next Member Meeting is
our Chili Cook-Off 🍲 Wed. January 11th!
🏨 Location: Baker Center at Moorings Presbyterian 791 Harbour Dr. Naples (to the right of the Moss Hall entrance, under the carport. Signs are posted)
🙋We have 8 chili cook-off chef competitors so far, we'd love one or two more!
Please txt or e-mail Bruce Leng ASAP to compete! 612-209-8001 bruce_leng@yahoo.com
🔌A table, power and tablecloth will be provided for each chef competitor!
🍰 Please bring a dessert to share! Soda, bread will be provided, BYOB.
🏆 Get ready to vote for your favorite chili!
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 11th🍲!
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...What will you do if there is a medical emergency on board?
Are you Prepared?
Get Prepared with theHeartsaver® First Aid, CPR, AED Class!
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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive.
This course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from theAmerican Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.
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This certification/recertification class will be offered:
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 1800-2100
(Minimum of 10 registrations required)
Registration and Cost:
Pay at Door $95 CASH ONLY
Instructor: Officer Jeff Perry, AHA Heartsaver
and BLS Instructor/NCH Training Center
Location: Moorings Presbyterian Church
791 Harbour Drive
Naples, FL 34103
Thank you to Susan Watkins for arranging this important class for our members. Questions or trouble registering? Contact Susan Watkins swatkins@tee-global.com
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Please Welcome our Newest Members!
| December 2022:
Gulf Coast Sailing Club welcomes the New Members who joined GCSC in December:
Kathleen Cahill - experienced racer and volunteer from Wayzata Yacht Club (MN)
Mark Finley - owner of “Lisa Rose”, a Catalina 22, would like to Day Sail
Patrick Gallagher - owner of “Juice”, a Star 23, would like to Day Sail and Race
Scott Layden, Jr. and Gage Tanner - interested in volunteering with the Small Boat Program
Art & Rachel Rodriguez - owners of “Blanc”, a Corsair 37 trimaran, would like to Day Sail and Race
Alan & Lisa Zumstein - signed up for January CPR class
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!
| Have you Renewed your Membership for this year?
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
E-mail Paul Carlson the exact spelling of your name and whether you want to have a boat name added to your name tag at least a week before a meeting so he can deliver it to you at the meeting: skippersail1@gmail.com
Pay Paul with cash or check when he gives you the name tag.
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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 and Member Meetings - 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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