July 2020 Volume 90, Issue 7

The Kiwis won the America’s Cup competition in 2017 and hope to repeat the victory in 2021. Regarding the

design team of more than thirty people, over half of them will be new to the 2021 campaign. Technological

advances have occurred in quantum leaps starting with the development of the AC75 concept, then writing a

rule around that class, even before the design of the two iterations of the AC75 has been finished. Auckland’s

Summer of Sailing will kick off with the ACWS/Christmas race in Auckland on December 17. This will be

the first time the revolutionary AC75s have lined up together to race, given the pandemic effects of COVID-

19 worldwide which has disrupted development of the vessel, as well as slowed the initially proposed training

schedule and preliminary races, two of which had to be cancelled because of COVID-19. The teams are be-

ginning to arrive in Auckland and, thus, soon the training schedule can resume. It has been said that the next

America’s Cup winning or losing design decisions have already been made.

TE AIHE TE KAHU

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Countdown to the America’s Cup

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TeKahu, after Boat 1 is one such decision that makes the team unique this campaign. The tasks which have already been accomplished, some of which continue to be in development stages include hitting build dead-lines, streamlining logistics, maximizing testing and training time on the water, reacting to competitors and essentially timing the campaign to peak in the two-week America’s Cup match.

New Zealand has not held America’s Cup racing exercises on its waters for 17 years. The last three cam-

paigns have all been raced in various parts of the globe. It gives the Kiwis tremendous satisfaction that all

New Zealanders will be able to be a part of America’s Cup race next year. Emirates team has been proud to

put Auckland and New Zealand on center stage via the event. Support of the Nation has always been an ex-

tremely important driver and inspiration for the team.

Luna Rosa Prada Pirelli. In its news report, team Luna Rosa explained that designing and building a new class

involves experimentation, pushing the limits to the maximum until you reach the breaking point, whereupon

you know how far you can push. Earlier this month, team Luna Rosa said that what it takes to win the Ameri-

ca’s Cup is “a boat, a team and a lot of willpower.” It is this need to win that pushes a team to fight all the

way to the end. The article summed up the event as follows, “A challenge without comparison, the oldest tro-

phy in the sporting world. 1,000 days, 100 professionals, 1 obsession: winning the America’s Cup and win for

Italy.”

June 18, 25, 2020 Trevor Burd, American Magic grinder on board Defiant is charged with helping to generate through sheer athletic force the hydraulic pressure needed to trim both sails and foils.

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Ineos team UK: 6 June 2020; Ben Ainslie, principal and skipper of Team UK reported that the past few months has been a difficult time for the team as well as for everyone else around the world dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic while having to simultaneously cope with the issues around the America’s Cup team, which has been a challenge.

May 29, 2020 Defiant, the AC75 racing yacht built for the New York Yacht Club, American Magic departed

the team’s winter base at Port of Pensacola in the evening of Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The vessel was

stored on board a commercial cargo ship along with a significant amount of additional equipment, headed for

Auckland, New Zealand, where the vessel will prepare for the upcoming America’s Cup world series, Auck-

land, (December 17, 2020), the Prada Cup, (January 15-February 22, 2021). And the 36th America’s Cup

(March 6, 2021).

AMERICAN MAGIC departing for New Zealand

One of the challengers for the America’s Cup departed its Gulf Coast base after the team logged over 70% of

its on-the-water training days to date. The two boats launched by American Magic include the AM38 test

boat, “the Mule”, and the AC75, Defiant, both of which were built in Bristol, Rhode Island. The team’s forth-

coming second AC75, which is yet to be named, will be transported directly to Auckland from Bristol. In the

meantime, American Magic plans to sail Defiant on Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbor and Hauraki Gulf

while operating from a new base on Wynyard Wharf. DEFIANT arriving in New Zealand (below).

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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the 36th America’s Cup cycle and each of the teams in-volved in that event. After the cancellation of the two ACWS events in Europe, American Magic was not per-mitted to sail on Pensacola Bay past early March. The team ceased on-the-water operations to protect the team, their families, and the surrounding community in Pensacola. They were, however, able to make pro-gress in such areas as design, production, maintenance, and logistics while carefully adhering to the State, Federal and CDC Health Guidelines in its area of operation.

It remains to be seen when New Zealand will open its doors to foreign America’s Cup personnel. However, skipper Hutchinson stated that shipping Defiant to Auckland now was the only choice available to the team, once all logistical factors were considered. They were unable to stay in Pensacola due to the approach of hur-ricane season. Since June 1st onward, the team has been uninsurable in the panhandle of Florida. Hutchinson added that, “shipping the vessel now and getting to Auckland in June will allow us to resume training on schedule.” Health considerations are being carefully watched and the team expects an early to mid-June arri-val, once New Zealand permits entry. According to Hutchinson, American Magic intends to adhere to all quarantine and health protocols and to do whatever else is necessary to be responsible members of the coun-try, once they enter.

America’s Cup challenger, Stars & Stripes team USA says it will have a co-ed crew when it competes for the America’s Cup. In addition to having an all co-ed crew, Stars & Stripes team USA has been seeking athletes from a cross-section of sports who can fill out the all-American crew aboard its physically demanding, 75-foot foiling monohull.

AMERICAN MAGIC arriving in New Zealand via cargo ship

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In this issue:

COVER: Countdown to the America’s Cup

5 Contents; July Quiz

6 Commodore

7 Vice-Commodore

8 Rear Commodore; Secretary

9 Nominating Committee; Handicap Fleet Report

10 Man Overboard Announcement

11 Ladies’ Sailing; Landlubber

12 Ladies’ Lunch Announcement

13 Captain Morgan Annouoncement

14 Memories

15 Trading Page

16 OCBC Governance

17 Editor’s Epilogue

18 Answers to July Quiz

Events

7/9 Gen. Membership Meeting 7/18 9AM Man Overboard Class 7/18 12 N: Ladies’ lunch 7/18 Captain Morgan, picnic Movie: “Captain Ron” 7/25 Family Fun Race Picnic and movie TBA 8/1 Old Man/Old Lady Regatta 8/6 Board of Director’s Meeting 8/13 Gen. Membership Meeting 8/15 Long Distance Race 8/29 Family Fun Race 9/26 Family Fun Race

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JULY QUIZ

True or False:

1. The oldest man to sign the Declaration of Inde-pendence was Benjamin Franklin.

2. The motion in the Continental Congress to declare independence was first made by John Adams.

3. John Hancock was the first person to sign the Dec-laration of Independence.

4. All 13 colonies voted to approve the Declaration of Independence.

5. Americans eat more red meat and pork on the 4th of July than chicken.

6. New York was the first state to make Independence Day a state holiday.

7. The number of people who display American flags on the holiday is lower than the number of people who get together with family.

8. The Average American spends about $75 on 4th of July food.

9. Around 20% of Americans don’t celebrate Inde-pendence Day.

10. Approximately 80% of Americans attend a barbe-cue on the 4th of July.

11. Half of Americans currently own patriotic clothing and apparel.

12. The largest 4th of July fireworks display takes place in Philadelphia, PA.

13. It takes about 6 barges to hold all the fireworks launched during the Macy’s fireworks display in New York City.

14. The Liberty Bell got its famous crack on the day the Declaration of Independence was signed.

15. Three U.S. Presidents have died on July 4th.

ANSWERS ON PG. 18.

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COMMODORE— Craig Bilodeau commodore@okcboatclub.com

Hello OCBC Sailors:

Many years ago I was walking the dock and took note of the late Bill Cheek’s boat now owned by Bill's son David Cheek, a Pearson Ensign named "Yelapa." The member with me at that time said that Bill proclaimed the Ensign a great boat for Lake Hefner. I filed that away and never forgot.

Several years later I saw an Ensign for sale and purchased it. I kept it in my barn in Bristow for a while. Then in 2009 I decided to rejoin OCBC. I brought the Ensign to OCBC and started racing on Wednesday nights again. The Ensign sailboat is 22.5' with a cut away full keel. Carl Alberg designed the Ensign and 55 other boat designs resulting in over 10,000 boats being built to his credit. Some of the boat builders that built Alberg designs are Cape Dory, Pearson, Nye, Bristol, and Whitby.

Since buying the Ensign, I have owned a Pearson Ariel, a Pearson Commander and currently own a Whitby Alberg 30. Four Alberg 30s have circumnavigated. The Alberg 30 is my current boat, and I keep making improvements slowly but surely. All the Alberg designs I have sailed have been com-fortable, stable, safe and relatively quick considering the increased wet area they have with the full keel. I have sailed Island Packets in various lengths and found they sailed somewhat sluggish (they also have a full keel). So I don't think that all full keels are created equal by any means. I often tell people (with a chuckle) that Carl Alberg took advantage of centuries of R&D. When I look at New England fishing schooners designed as early as the late 1800s they have a lot in common with Carl's designs of the 1960s. Carl Alberg was born in Sweden in 1900 and came to America in 1925. Carl's designs, regardless of length, all look very similar; some joked that he had only one design and scaled up or down as needed. At the boat club are a couple of Kittiewakes, 2 Ensigns, 2 Com-manders, and my Alberg 30. You can see how they all look very similar. Even in his 80s Carl was still designing boats and very nice ones I might add. Carl died in 1986 in Marblehead Massachu-setts. Musetta, my Alberg 30 pictured here, photo taken by Steve Meyer. Thanks for sending that pic Steve. Hope to see you all on the water.

Best Regards, Craig Bilodeau

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VICE-COMMODORE—Terry Carlson vice-commodore@okcboatclub.com

We had a great, if abbreviated, version of Lighthouse 2020 (COVID-19) on June 27, we were able to raise over Fourteen Thousand Dol-lars for Lighthouse, which was amazing due to it being a one day event. This was only possible due to the many members of OCBC who gave their time and talent.

Greg Thomas should be credited with organizing a committee for Lighthouse 2020, holding meetings, getting people assigned to vari-ous duties and getting most everything set up. He resigned from Vice-Commodore for personal reasons. He deserves a big thanks for all his work.

Ann Kilpatrick did a fantastic job, as always, getting donations for Lighthouse. Without her work, it would have not been possible to raise the amount of money in such a short period of time. Everyone should give Ann a thank you for her work.

Special thanks also go to the following for their time and effort: Mike Anderson and his Race Com-mittee crew; Jeff and Lisa Ashford and their crew for cooking and serving the dinner after the race; Glede Holman for planning and several very good suggestions for this event; Jeff Stoabs for tro-phies; Jake Langthorn for registration and RC work.

There are others, who I’ve forgotten to name, whose help was very much appreciated and deserve to be thanked for their efforts which helped make Lighthouse 2020 a successful event under trying conditions and I thank them all.

Happy sailing, Terry Carlson, Vice-Commodore

Photo Credit: John Walters, April, 2017

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Secretary’s Corner—Glede Holman

Board of Governor’s Meeting—JULY 2, 2020 secretary@okcboatclub.com

The OCBC Board of Governors conducted its most recent monthly meeting on the clubhouse patio on July 2nd. A majority of BOG members were pre-sent, so a quorum was declared. Several visitors, including Liz Eagan, Joel Males, Ann Kilpatrick and Dean Schafer were present.

Business discussed at the meeting included: upcoming calendar dates for re-gattas and other activities; RC-2 is back and operational; encourage members to be certain their registration/lake permits are in compliance; and additional dock maintenance is needed.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:43pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Glede Holman

Secretary

Rear Commodore—David Archibald rear-commodore@okcboatclub.com

Now that we are in the heart of sailing season it is good to see so many mem-bers out enjoying the weather and the lake. Our increased activity level creates the chance for all of us to help maintain the club and spot potential problems. We have a great place to enjoy sailing and it takes us all to keep it that way.

We have several projects underway and on the horizon. The dock flotation pro-ject has bee completed and great thanks is due to the crew that made that hap-pen be sure to thank these members when you see them around the club:

Karl Benzer, Rick Young, Terry Carlson, Van Downing, Jake Langthorn, Ric Drennen, David Newlon, Peter Gray, and Duane Dahlgren.

During this project we noticed that many dock boards are in need of replace-ment. You can look forward to this project getting underway soon and don't hesitate to pitch in on the replacement detail.

Now that we are sailing more, please be sure that your state and city stickers are up to date. We are fortunate to have them available at the club to make procuring them even easier.

See you on the water,

David Archibald

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OCBC ELECTIONS FOR

2021 Board of Governors

2020 Nominating Committee: David Bass, Chris Bayouth, Bill Brett, Scott Law, Joel Males and Robbin Phil-lips.

We would like to remind everyone that the club elections are on the horizon. The nominating commit-tee will be meeting and are seeking individuals willing to serve the club. Positions to be filled are Secretary, Treasurer-Elect, Rear Commodore and three At-Large Board members.

Please contact any of the committee if you are interested or know of someone you think we should consider to be slated for office.

The slate will be presented at the September Membership Meeting and the elections will be held at the October Membership Meeting as always.

Chris Bayouth, 2020 Nominating Committee Chair

HANDICAP FLEET REPORT FOR JULY The Handicap Fleet met on June 12 on the deck of the boat club. The theme for the meeting was Mexican food. The club provided enchiladas and the members provided all kinds of side dishes. It was great, and I think everyone enjoyed dinner. We enjoyed a good turnout and discussed the upcoming Family Fun Race happening on June 26. Thanks to John Walters for getting this on the calendar. The Entertainment Commit-tee agreed toput on dinner after the race and Casey Barnett is handling the movie “Moana” which will start as soon as it is dark enough. This should be a fun evening with all dinner and the movie being outside on the deck. Anyone who would like to help, don’t hesitate to contact John Walters or Ethelyn Barnett.

The next Handicap Fleet meeting will be on July 10 with the Baskervilles hosting. Again, it will be on the deck and a good time is anticipated. Please join us!!!!

John Barnett, Handicap Fleet Captain

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

I’m not sure if everyone is aware, but several cases of water which were out of date have been emptied into the lake. I didn’t know that water can go out of date, but who knew? This isn’t a big deal, as we can replace it, I think we already have, without breaking the bank.

The concern I have is that now we are having the fish inour lake live in outdated water. I don’t know … could this be a problem for them, and how about the fishermen who catch these fish? Are we putting them at risk by eating fish who live in outdated water … you know, “Fishermen’s lives matter also?” I don’t know … just a thought.

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Stay Aboard and...

Do you and your crew know how to stay safe during a sail?

If someone falls off the boat, does everyone know what to do?

Want to know more?

WHEN: Saturday, July 18 @ 9:00AM

WHERE: OCBC Deck

WHAT: Ali Charlton will teach his great class on the ways to keep you and your crew on your boat during the sailing season. And, how to get a sailor back on the boat when something happens. The session will be about 45 – 60 minutes.

Weather permitting, members of the Hoist Education Group will be around to do a refresher course on hoist operations.

Everyone is encouraged to get their crew together at the club for this class.

The Membership Committee strongly suggests that any provisionals who still need to take the sailing test this year attend. Successfully completing a man overboard drill is part of the test!

While we will be outside for this class, please be mindful of your fellow sailors. Wear a face mask, if it makes you feel better. Bring a lawn chair to sit around the lawn area for proper

social distancing.

NOTICE:

CITY PERMITS AVAILABLE BEFORE/AFTER CLUB MEETING

ON THURSDAY FROM 4:30pm.

We have nine sets of stickers but more permits as the City doesn’t have any stick-ers to give us until probably next week. The receipt from us is your actual proof of

having the permit, not the stickers.

Please be certain your boat is in compliance.

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FROM THE DICTIONARY

FOR LANDLUBBERS

Alcohol Stove Compact stove used in small-boat galleys to bring liquids to body temperature and solid foods to cabin temperature, usually within one hour. Preferred over propane stoves by many boat owners since, in a pinch, its propellant may be served as a cocktail. Alco-hol stoves are also used sometimes by boat owners, together with a valid insurance policy, to convert their craft into a liquid asset.

...John Barnet

June was a great month for ladies' sailing. We have had 5-9 people come out on Saturday morn-ings. Several adults from our adult sailing program (thanks to Lynn and Sydney Pinegar) have joined our Saturday morning group! Our Saturday sailing program is growing and is open to la-dies and gentlemen to come sailing, but continues to be sponsored by our ladies sailing program. If you have questions about Saturday morning sailing, please contact Anita (405-641-9517), Ann (405-808-6679) or Michelle (580-401-0671). We have a Pico fleet participating in Tuesday night centerboard races. It's always an adventure out there. Come join us and learn to race! 7 people came out and successfully completed the capsize drill conducted by David Bass - thank you David!! We also saw how important a well-fitting PFD is to get back in the boat. Friday night yoga classes are still under postponement until further notice! Looking forward to July... We will continue to sail on the small boats Saturday mornings at 9:00 am and race on Tuesday nights. Also, we are planning our Ladies' Brunch on July 18th at 12:00 noon!! We are doing things a bit different this year for the brunch!! We will sail in the morning and come in for lunch, but instead of sharing food, please bring your own lunch and we will eat outside. As is custom, Mimosas will be served by our Commodore! Please see flyer created by Lori Meyer - thank you Lori!! One last thing.... I hope you noticed the flowerpots that Carole and Jack Woods continue to main-tain on the patio. Thank you Carole and Jack!! There are some new elephant ears in the pots and on the north side of the club house. Please help us water if you notice them looking thirsty!! See you on the water, Anita, Ann and Michelle

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THE TRADING PAGE

FOR SALE/SALE: 1997 Farr 25 by Beneteau, Sport boat PHRF 114-120. 5'2" draft Bulb keel, Excellent mylar Quantum sails. An 8' cockpit also makes for a good daysailer. $6995, no trailer. Either a good yard trailer or a custom built galvanized road trailer are available for an additional consideration. David Bilodeau (405)596-2098(3)

FOR SALE: Flying Scot—great boat with winning OCBC history. Two sets of sails, two covers. Bill of Sale only. Price: $1,500.00 OBO. Contact Glede Holman, voice/text 405-416-0112.(2)

FOR SALE: Melges C-Scow with two sails and trailer. $1,000.00 OBO. Contact Glede Holman, voice/text 405-416-0112.(2)

WANT TO BUY: 110 Jib for Catalina 22, hank on. Must be in good condition. Measurements are: Luff of about 20’8”; Foot of 10’5”; Leech of 19’10”. Contact John Tulp, phone or text 405-203-3993 or email to johntulp@yahoo.com.(1)

FOR SALE: 1983 Catalina 25 SK “Twin Dolphins”, refinished bottom and keel, Honda 2008 8HP outboard, trailer, sails, miscellaneous equipment. Asking $4950. Call or text George Davis at 405-823-9955.(3)

FOR SALE: IC24 “OK 4”, red, white & blue hull, race ready, dual axle trailer new in 2015, two sets of class sales made in 2013 and 2018-used only one season, pro-start, new lines and miscellaneous hardware. Asking $9000. Call or text George Davis at 405-823-9955.(3)

FOR SALE: San Juan 21, Mark I in great sailing condition. New bottom paint in 2019. Two sets of sails, Genoa, and spinnaker. Commodore trailer for easy launching with new tires. Asking $1,800 Contact Kevin Gatewood voice/text 405-397-2433(2)

Items on the Trading Page will run for three issues. To continue publishing your ad for an additional three issues, please notify Keith Green, Editor, green3000@sbcglobal.net

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FLAG OFFICERS, BOARD OF GOVERNORS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS

2019-20 BOG MEMBERS

Commodore Craig Bilodeau commodore@okcboatclub.com 405-250-5431

Past Commodore Ric Drennen past-commodore@okcboatclub.com 405-778-4010

Vice Commodore Terry Carlson vice-commodore@okcboatclub.com 405-694-7011

Rear Commodore David Archibald rear-commodore@okcboatclub.com 405-414-6894

Secretary Glede Holman secretary@okcboatclub.com 405-416-0112

Treasurer Richard Walford treasurer@okcboatclub.com 405-834-6582

Treasurer-elect Danny White treasurer-elect@okcboatclub.com 405-406-3919

Member-at-Large Art Caples board1@okcboatclub.com 240-281-1091

Member-at-Large Luther Curtis board2@okcboatclub.com 405-850-1574

Member-at-Large Don Garrison board3@okcboatclub.com 405-203-0290

Race: Mike Anderson

Regatta: Jeff Stoabs

PHRF (Handicap Rating): Mike Kelly,

Terry Carlson

Hoist: Mike Hahn, Robbin Phillips, Stan Nieves,

Kenny Parker, Greg Thomas

House, Dock & Anchorage:

Wet Slip monitors:

Dry Slip monitors:

Permanent Marks:

Landscape: Keith Green

YeLogge: Keith Green, Ginny Green

Entertainment: Glede Holman, Ethelyn Barnett

Youth: Shawn Cina, Richard Walford

Finance: Liz Eagan

Database & Roster: Liz Eagan

Scoring: Ann Kilpatrick

Commodore’s Cup: Richard Walford

CSSA: Dan Camp

Education: Alistair Charlton

Eight Bells: Bill Hesse

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Historian: Bruce McDermott

Technology: Dwight Bays, Scott Law

Protocol: Steve Bryant

Protest: Gary Sander

USSA: Glede Holman

Photography: Bruce McDermott, John Walters

Planning:

Lighthouse:

Ladies: Anita Endres

Nominating: Chris Bayouth

Public Relations: Cindy Friedemann

Collegiate: David Bass

Procedural: Bill Brett

Government & Business Relations:

http://okcboatclub.com/

2020 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

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EDITOR’S EPILOGUE—Keith Green

...And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there… Francis Scott Key, 1814.

Congress proclaimed The Star Spangled Banner the U.S. National Anthem in 1931.

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JULY QUIZ: True or False Answers:

1. True. History.com says Franklin was 70 years old at the time.

2. False. According to military.com, Richard Henry Lee was the first to officially propose this resolution.

3. True. History.com reports Hancock was the first and largest signature.

4. False. Military.com says only nine voted for the document while two voted no, one ab-stained, and

one was undecided.

5. False. Statistic Brain, reports nearly 700 million pounds of chicken are bought in the week before

the holiday while only 190 million pounds of beef/pork are sold.

6. False. According to history.com Massachusetts was first in 1781.

7. True. According to Statistic Brain, 76% gather with family while only 66% display a flag.

8. True. The NRF says the average household spends $73.42.

9. False. Only around 12% don’t celebrate says the NRF.

10. True. According to history.com, 80% of Americans celebrate at a barbecue.

11. True. The NRF reports about 53% of those surveyed report owning patriotic shirts, bath-ing suits,

and shoes.

12. False. According to history.com, the largest is the Macy’s display in New York City.

13. True. History.com says 6 barges carry the entire display.

14. False. The public wasn’t informed of the Declaration’s approval until around July 8th and it didn’t

contain all signatures until August 1776, says Business Insider so there was no celebration on the

day it was signed.

15. True. Business Insider reports John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on July

4th of different years.