Iroquois Lagoon Yacht Club’s Newsletter

April 2007

Iroquois Lagoon Yacht Club

5990 Gannet Ave,

Ewa Beach HI, 96706

(808) 499-1500  www.ussailing.net/ilyc/

General Membership Meeting April 4^th @ 1930

Board of Directors Meeting April 4^th @ 1830

Commodore

Mike Vining 

Aloha,

  Lucky we live Hawaii, lots of sailing, fishing, not so much catching, but lots of folks having fun on the water.  Your Rear Commodore for Power has more power and less cash these days, surely a happy captain with a bigger boat coming in to moor real soon.  Speaking of real soon, Senorita’s Fishing Tournament will be here 21-22 April, let’s talk it up and see if we can’t get a team of fishing wahine to reel in the big ones.  The month of May will bring an opportunity for getting away over the long Memorial Day holiday and it will be here before you know it.  Anyone interested in a club cruise, Molokai, Lanai or Maui..??..lets get a plan to go.

   An update on our telephone, the deal hasn’t worked out as planned, the service was estimated to have been installed after the first of the year.  Just so you are aware, we pay more now because we still have the old telephone service charges in addition to the cable TV which also gives us our free internet.  Not real sure when, or if ever Oceanic will offer us digital phone service.

  Good news, the new grill is bought and paid for, and it’s not nearly as finicky as the old set-up, so plan to bring something for the BBQ for your next visit and enjoy it.

  Mahalo to members who have provided such dedication of time recently, all your hard work around the club realy shows.  There is always lot’s more to do, so come on down for work day, 7 April.

Seeyaonthewater,

Mike

mvsails@hawaii.rr.com 

Vice Commodore

Louis Rogers

  Aloha to all members,

Another month has come and we’ve had retirement celebrations along with the historic Irish St Patrick’s day celebration.  And to boot, just as many fishing and sailing events.  In other words, there’s been a lot of action around the club lately and as far as I can tell the future will be just as exciting.  Just a reminder, the 7^th of April is work day, and we could always use some extra elbow grease or that special expertise that mostly we all have an abundance of.  So, if you really want to get to know the other members of your club, most of the regulars will be there with our sleeves rolled up, gloves on and ready for your instructions.  Hope to see you at the club and on the water.

Vice, Louis 

RC for Power

Paul Gaydos

The results of the March fishing tourney are posted on the RC for Power bulletin board.  If you missed them here they are:

#	Boat	Captain	Crew	Fish
1	Rapnwillie1	Rap	Willie, Bill, ?	Mahi – Mahi 22 LB
2	Hook Driver	Rock	Paul & Jay	Yellow fin, big eye Tuna 10 LB
3	Moonrunner	Mike	Tony & Tom	Mahi – Mahi 10 LB

Let’s plan for another tournament in May.

Fish On!!

Paul Gaydos

gaydos@omsoft.com

(530) 757-7788

RC for Sail

Tim DuBois

Aloha

  Prime sailing season is upon us and there are two races scheduled for April, the 14^th will be inshore and the 28^th will be offshore.  The last March race was preempted when virtually all the racing skippers decided to run Puff in the Waikiki to Ko Olina HYRA race.  With winds blowing 20 knots and 4-6 foot seas behind us the spinnaker run to Ko Olina was fast and fun with everyone getting a turn trimming the chute, or should I say the chute was wearing out the trimmers at a pretty good clip.  The return trip was under a double reefed main and #4 jib, but Puff performed flawlessly in 20-25 knots as we beat our way up the coast.  Mark you calendars!  Memorial Day is coming up and I know for sure S/V Colette is getting underway bound for someplace fun, let’s get some boats together, pick a destination, and have a party someplace.  Pokai? Lanai? Molokai? Makua? Think about it and bring your ideas to the next meeting.

See you on the water

RC sail

Tim

Secretary

Allan Cameron

  You all get a break from my usual ranting and raving this month, and boy did I have some doozeys to let loose with, what with Fish boat skippers emptying the ice machine just prior to the weekend, smokers still throwing their cigarette butts on the lanai and deck, boat owners taking carts down to their finger piers and leaving them at empty slips while others are looking for the carts, and the usual rant about using the dumpster for your boat trash, why do you think someone else should take your trash out to the dumpster for you?…that is what you do each and every time you bring the trash from your boat up to the lanai and use the trash cans there instead of walking the extra few feet out to the dumpster.  Okay I lied, ranting and raving is what I do…

  People please think of others, when you use the facilities of the club, try to leave them in good working order and cleaned up for the next family or club member.  If you use up the soap in the bathroom, don’t whine about the Facilities Director not putting enough soap in the dispenser (it’s not his job by the way), go get the soap refill and fill the dispenser.  If there is no refill in the kitchen, then tell the Facilities Director he needs to buy some more soap (that is his job).  A little common courtesy really goes a long way.

Treasurer

Charlie Crews

Aloha.

Ah, April – time for spring cleaning, filing of taxes and paying your second quarter mooring fees.  Yep, you should have received an e-mail bill for your mooring fees, payment has to be made no later than 16 April if you plan to use those work chits (a maximum of two per quarter).

Charlie Crews

ILYC Treasurer

Port Captain

Tony Snodgrass

  All, many thanks for the wonderful turnout and gifts received at the retirement/St. Patrick’s Day party.  Many of you took time out of your busy schedules to attend and I truly appreciate it.  The gifts were wonderful but the time spent together that evening was even better!  I want to especially thank Sue, KJ, Lori, Colleen and Beth for all the good eats along with all the others who helped set-up the club.

  This month we’ll have some work to do on the old pier.  We did an emergency repair on it last week and there are several spots that need to be reinforced.  There are also a couple of fingers that need an anchor or need the anchors adjusted on them.  I look forward to your help on these projects.

  I don’t show any permits expiring in April and I appreciate all who have given me copies.  Keep up the good work and let’s continue making our little corner of paradise just a little better.

Aloha

Tony Snodgrass

Port Captain

Director of Activities

Larry Rock

  Aloha loyal ILYC members. Another month and another party successfully celebrated. I think we can all agree the St Patty’s day party would have been appreciated by the purest Irishman or woman. Kudos to the kitchen assistants that really put out some delicious Corned Beef, Cabbage and potatoes, I guess next year we’ll need 20LBS of Corned Beef! I certainly know how to pour a Black and Tan or Half and Half now! This month there is not a planned party, so the next one on the horizon is Cinco d’ Mayo / Kentucky Derby party. Look for Margaritas and Mint Juleps along with plenty of good Mexican food. If we have any Mexican members your input on food (recipes) and the party would be greatly appreciated. Work day is the 7th this month and of course lunch will be provided for the hard working crew that turns out to spruce up the best club in Hawaii. Thanks and see you on the water.

Director of Facilities

Gary Harvell

Aloha all boaters and fellow ILYC members:

Many thanks to all of you that have continued to come out to the club and help on work days, for those of you that don’t come out YOU are missing out on the fellowship of the club and giving away CASH.  For each work day you attend and HELP out, you get one work chit, two chits per quarter is a 50% reduction in your slip fees (one work chit is a 25% reduction).  I don’t know about you but I hate giving away hard cash.  For those members deployed, God bless you, keep up the good work and we are thinking of you and wish you your safe return, the above does not apply to you.

  I wish to thank our Commodore, Port Captain, Gregory, and all the others who helped on the March workday but also with the emergency repairs to a broken water pipe and the second repairs the following week.  All is working well now and many thanks, as I’m sure Charlie will thank you for our lower utility bills.  ALSO many thanks to Lori for her assistance with being there at the club to meet the ice machine repairman.  We now have a clean and working ice machine.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT THE APRIL WORK DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 7^th

Mahalo

Gary Harvell

Director of Facilities

The Ditty Bag – Classifieds

1996 Ford Mustang Convertible, $10,000 or best offer.  Contact Willy or Shelly at 664-1794

24’ 1991 Laguna Sea Ray twin V135 engines, just completely overhauled.  Includes twin axle trailer, outriggers, ready to go! 

Asking $13,000.00 Call Mike at 685-3106 or 620-1719.

26’ Ranger Ladyhawke, recently hauled August 2006, new bottom paint and hull freshly painted. Good sails, good main, and storm main, three jibs (130%, 100% & 80%) all in good shape, spinnaker and pole both in good shape. Standing and running rigging is in good shape, all emergency equipment is up to date, newer 5 horse Mercury 2 stroke long shaft out board, runs great. She is a great day sailor, can sail comfortably with 5 adults on board, sleeps 5 comfortably, and can easily be sailed single handedly. Great boat in ready to go condition. Yours for $9,000.00 or best offer. All Club member offers taken seriously!!!  Contact Shelly Bethea 664-1794 or shellybethea@earthlink.net

33' Gemini 105Mc Brand NEW 2006 Catamaran Sail Boat.  Only 3 months old, still under warranty...fully loaded.  $185,000 OBO.  Call Scott at 783-8396 for the details.

Chandlery

Harla Herman and Shelly Bethea

  Shelly and Harla are happy to be the new Chandlers for the ILYC.  To make a purchase from the chandlery, please contact either Shelly or myself, either by phone, e-mail or just visiting the club.  Below is our price list and the items we have on hand for purchase.  We also have some great 5X7 pictures of the marina that can be obtained when you purchase the merchandise below or purchased by themselves. 

  Please let us know if there are any specialty items that you would like to see.  

THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING OUR CHANDLERY AND SUPPORTING ILYC!!!!

                                                            Harla Herman:  hermans002@hawaii.rr.com

                                                                      home 485-1527 or cell phone 783-8947

                                                Shelly Bethea:  shellybethea@earthlink.net

Koozie	$2.50 ea or 5/$12
Hats		$15
Hat Pins		$2
Stickers	$1.75 ea Or 3/$5
ILYC Burgee	1^st Free or $25
Bargain Box		$10
Sweat Pants – Medium		$10

Grey Tank Tops – Mens, Large	$15
T-Shirt Sleep Shirts -	$20
Tank Sleep Shirts -	$20
Grey Sand Island	$15
Red, Where the ….	$15
Blue, Where the ….	$15
Grey, Where the ….	$15

April ILYC Events Calendar

Ø April 4^th (Wednesday) – 1930 – ILYC General Membership Meeting – 1830 Board of Directors Meeting

Ø April 7^th (Saturday) – 0730 – ILYC Work Day

Ø April 8^th (Sunday) – Easter Sunday

Ø April 14^th (Saturday) – 1100/1200 – ILYC Sailing Inshore Skipper’s Meeting/Race

Ø April 16^th (Monday) – ILYC Mooring and Storage Fees are due

Ø April 21^st & 22^nd (Saturday & Sunday) – Senorita’s Fishing Tournament

Ø April 23^rd (Monday) – ILYC Deadline for March’s The Arrow Newsletter Inputs

Ø April 28^th (Saturday) – 1100/1200 – ILYC Sailing Offshore Skipper’s Meeting/Race

Rusty's tips

Here is a recipe some of you asked Harla for from a guest she brought to the club one weekend.  The salad can contain as much or as little ingredients as you’d like, but don’t forget to put this vinegarette over it all.  Thanks again Harla!

Subject:  Wasabi Vinegarette

1 teaspoon wasabi paste                                                  2 tablesphoons low sodium shoyu                 

2 talespoons seasoned or plain rice vinegar                 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Whisk the first three ingredients to blend.  Whisk in the olive oil slowly to avoid emulsifying.

	ILYC 2007 OFFSHORE Sailing Race Schedule
January 20^th			February 17^th		March 3^rd	April 28^th		May 19^th		June 23^rd
July 28^th		August 25^th		September 29^th			October  27^th		November  17^th

			ILYC 2007 INSHORE Sailing Race Schedule
	February 3^rd(Wahine Classic)				February 24^th		March 24^th		April 14^th	May 12^th	June 16^th
July 7^th		August 11^th		September 15^th		October 13^th		November 3^rd

2007 ILYC INSHORE Sailing Season Standings (High Point Scoring)

Boat

Skipper

Standing

Points

Feb(WC)

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Ben

Tim & Joelle

4^th

2

CNX

4^th

CNX

Cal 20

Barney

5^th

0

CNX

DNF

CNX

Galia

Jason & Coleen

2^nd

4

CNX

2^nd

CNX

Moonrunner

Mike & Doreen

3^rd

3

CNX

3^rd

CNX

Puff

Lori & Al

1^st

5

CNX

1^st

CNX

The Last Word – Computers This month’s edition of The Arrow may seem a little light to some of you, well I didn’t put in quite as much effort into this one as I would have liked to.  Unfortunately I’ve spent the last five days fighting with a computer and loosing each day.  Finally yesterday I gave up the fight in a big way, I’ve switched from a MS PC to an iMac…so if things seem a little odd or don’t exactly fit the way your used to, please let me know…I’m trying to quickly become iMac proficient and at the same time keep all of my PC friends informed of what is happening in our club.

2007 ILYC Board of Directors Commodore – Mike Vining mvsails@hawaii.rr.com Vice Commodore – Louis Rogers louisrogers@hawaii.rr.com Rear Commodore for Sail –Tim DuBois duboist@hawaii.rr.com Rear Commodore for Power – Paul Gaydos gaydos@omsoft.com Port Captain – Tony Snodgrass tony@tonynbeth.net Secretary – Allan Cameron acameron001@hawaii.rr.com Treasurer – Charlie Crews charlie_crews@hotmail.com (H) 672-8559, (W) 653-5598 Director of Facilities – Gary Harvell GARYAE1@aol.com Director of Activities – Larry Rock larock47@hotmail.com Staff Commodore – Tom Youngblood bobtomyb@hawaii.rr.com

Disclaimer: The Arrow is published monthly by the Iroquois Lagoon Yacht Club, 5990 Gannet Ave, Ewa Beach HI, 96706.  Opinions expressed and products or services listed do not necessarily reflect policies of ILYC.  Mention of products or trade names shall not constitute an endorsement by The Arrow or ILYC.  If you would like to submit a letter, article, photo, run an advertisement or you have a question or concern, contact the ILYC Secretary, Allan J. Cameron, 91-1028 B Kalehuna St, Kapolei HI 96707, (808) 674-0960, acameron001@hawaii.rr.com Deadline for submissions to The Arrow is the 20^th of each month prior to publication.