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1 "Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit." - Brooks Atkinson

October 2020In this issue

Happy Halloween!In this issue, we’ll recap

the Pirates of the Corinthian Kid’s Regatta, provide tips to winterize your boats, and introduce you to our newest members.

For information about how you can get more involved at the club, see the 2021 Volunter Notice.

Here are a few more things to remember this month:

The Annual Members Meeting is Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Be sure to attend, so we

can discuss the plans for the coming year and appoint new club officers.

The next round of adult sailing classes begin on Oct. 31. The class is full, but you can join the waiting list at dcyc.org.

The December class still has 4 spots open, so register now before spots fill up!

Call for submissions

The Hailer is accepting submissions for articles, photographs, announcements, and classified. If you have something you would like to be included in the Hailer, send it to us by the 5th of each month.

If you would like to contact us, you can email:

[email protected].

pirates of the

corinthian regatta

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From the vice commodore

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Caption This!

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Winterizing your boat

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new members

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2021 volunteer notice

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club officers

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flotsam & jetsam

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Scuttlebutt

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“You best start believin’ in ghost stories, Miss Turner. Yer in one!"

- Captain Hector Barbossa, Pirates of the Carribean

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"Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit." - Brooks Atkinson

pirates of the corinthian kids regatta

October 2020haunted seas

The sea is full of ghost stories and mysterious disappearances. Some of the most famous are the Flying Dutchman and the Mary Celeste. Some of them aren’t as famous. Here are a couple spooky stories about the mysteries of the sea.

El Caleuche

The Caleuche is a Chilota myth about a ghost ship that materializes every night near the Chilean island of Chiloé that is said to carry all the spirits of those who have drowned at sea. This ghost ship isn’t scary, though. It’s said to be very beautiful and bright, bringing with it the sounds of laughter and music.

https://chilesusmitosyleyendas.blogspot.com/2015/07/el-caleuche.html?spref=pi

Eighty young sailors under the age of 19 years of age emerged onto DCYC earlier this month to participate in the 7th annual youth regatta of Pirates of the Corinthian. We had multiple race lines, Green Fleet – open to all novice sailors under the age of 15. Red, white and Blue fleets cover ages up to 15 years old for the more experienced racer and finally, the Laser / 420 line is for sailors

up to 19 years of age. No wind on Saturday kept

everyone on shore but happy to enjoy our beautiful grounds and catch up with friends and enjoy all the yummy goodness from Ms. Piggy’s catering truck. Sunday turned out beautiful and we were able to get in several races followed by an awards ceremony and pizza donated by Papa Johns, thanks to Angel Schellenberger.

By Michele Ditmer

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Photo by Babs Hogan

haunted seasLady Lovibond

The Lady Lovidbond is a haunted ship that is said to appear every 50 years. The tales of this ghostly ship goes that a crewmen was in love with the women the ship’s captain had just married and so, in a jealous rage, steered the ship into the Goodwind Sands. The ship sank and everyone on board was killed. The next time we might spot this haunted vessel will be in 2048.

The Carroll A. Deering

The Carroll A. Deering is said to be one of the many ships lost to the infamous Bermuda Triangle. This ship was found off Cape Hatteras in 1921 with its crew mysteriously missing. No one ever discovered what happened to the crew, but many people think they could have been kidnapped by pirates or even abducted by aliens!

Camping for the weekend at DCYC is always a family favorite where guests bring tents and their camp chairs to sit around the firepit to catch up and enjoy an adult beverage.

Many, many thanks to the folks that step-up year after year to make this regatta a club favorite! YOU.ARE.THE.BEST! We were faced with some challenges this year due to Covid and as expected, you all rose to the occasion in DCYC fashion! You are all much appreciated!

Till next year… keep the Pirate in you alive!

Arrggh,Michele Ditmer

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October 2020

Welcome back to all you Racers, Cruisers, Power boaters and Pool floaters. I want to start by saying thank you to each and every member for the steps you have taken and supported this year to ensure everyone’s personal safety. This has been one of the most challenging years for everyone and it has been amazing to host two huge Regattas.

From the Vice

Commodore

All of this wouldn’t be possible without the never ending support and energy from our volunteers, Flag Officers, BOG, Committee Chairs, Dock Reps, and those who have taken on those jobs responsible for Club Operations and Management. Michelle Ditmer and Teresa Meek delivered an amazing Kids Regatta this month that was safe and fun for everyone. Thank you to David Patterson and Darrin Ditmer for taking the task of making sure all of our boats were up and running, which I can assure you was no small task. I also want to thank BOB JOHNSON and Tim Kraft for stepping up to be PRO’s. I can’t forget to mention the ever important on the water crews that ran some amazing races. Great job team.

Annual Meeting

We have the Annual General Meeting in the upcoming month and we need everyone to be able to participate and vote. Please make sure you are current on your dues and payments. Thank you to each of you who have done a great job utilizing our current auto pay function and have remained current.

If you have something you would like to be included in the Hailer, you can submit it to us at [email protected]. Please submit your content by the 10th of each month.

spookysuperstitions

Step on with your right foolt! Stepping onto a ship with your left foot is considered bad luck.

Never change the name of a ship or bad luck will follow you. If you really want to change the name of a ship, you must first remove all physical trace of the name so Poseidon can remove it from his record.

Bring a cat. Cats are considered good omens on a ship because they hunt any stowaway rats that could carry disease or chew through ropes.

Source: https://www.discoverboating.com/resources/boating-and-sailing-superstitions

https://www.neatoshop.com/product/PIRATE-CAT

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Delinquent Billing

I would like to take a moment to address delinquent billing.

Section 2.03. MONETARY OBLIGATIONS – MEMBERS TO CLUB. DCYC, acting by and through its Treasurer, shall in each calendar month, mail to each member a statement and billing setting forth and requesting payment of any and all accrued debt or obligation owed to the Club by each member. The amount billed, already accrued, shall be due and payable upon receipt of the bill. This billing shall be considered the debtor-member’s FIRST NOTICE.

Any such debt which has not been paid by the first day of the month immediately following the month of receipt shall be deemed to have become delinquent, including said first day of the month. The unpaid balance will be reflected on the

next month’s statement and this shall constitute the debtor-member’s SECOND NOTICE.

If said debt remains unpaid through the first day of the next succeeding month (the second month following the date of billing), the Treasurer shall send the delinquent member a THIRD NOTICE requesting payment of the total balance due by a date certain to be determined by the Treasurer.

If said debt remains unpaid through the first day of the next succeeding month (the third month following the date of billing), the delinquent member’s membership and all Club privileges are to be suspended. The Treasurer shall send the delinquent member a FOURTH NOTICE informing the member of the suspension and request payment by a date certain to be determined by the Treasurer. If said debt remains unpaid through the first day of the next succeeding month (the fourth month following the date of billing), the delinquent member’s membership is automatically terminated, and the Treasurer shall formally so advise the member by his FIFTH NOTICE.

I wanted to cover the above topic due to the fact that we

are going to need everyone to be able to achieve our Quorum this year. You will need to be current on your payments to be able to have your vote.

Section 6.04. QUORUM. Twenty-five percent of the total number of Resident and Life members of the Club, when present at any regular or special meeting of the Club, shall constitute a quorum.

Thank you again to each and every one of you who have worked to make this year everything it can be and I want to end with special recognition of four people. Thank you to Paul Bell for consistently putting together some great races and owning our racing program this year. The escape from world was very important to a lot of people. Huge shout out to John Pherson who not only found us

Photo by Babs Hogan

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October 2020caption this!

What's more fun than a caption contest? Submit your best caption for this photo. We’ll choose the top three and publish them in next month’s Hailer, so every can vote on their favorite!

To enter the caption contest, send your best captions to [email protected] by November 15, 2020. We’ll publish some of our favorites along with the three finalists. We look forward to seeing your entries!

another Hailer editor, but also drove our membership up to record level. Thank you John for all that you do. Not to be out done, but John Lusk deserves a huge round of applause for his hard work and dedication to the docks and harbor. We had a little hiccup with the boat auction, but John has worked tirelessly to keep things in line.

I also truly want to say thank you to Tim Johnson who has sacrificed more of his own time than anyone to keep this club running during one of the most challenging environments we have seen in a long time. He and Laura helped to transition our accounting and I think it has been an amazing improvement. Thank you for your dedication and leadership in an ever-changing and dangerous world.

Dave LorenatVice Commodore 2020

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October 2020Winterizing your boat

It’s getting to be that time again.

Here are some things to remember when winterizing your boat:

• The electrical grid in the surrounding DCYC area is frail and we lose power from time to time. • DO NOT depend on a

space heater to substitute for winterizing your boat. A breaker failure and or power outage can ruin your engine.

• Drain engine per your owner’s manual instruction. There are often drains on your engine block and manifolds.• Be sure to turn off/ close

your thru hulls to the engine. If your boat is in the water and you open the drains without closing your thru hull, your boat will / may eventually SINK!• Inboard/ out boats and out

board motor need there lower end gear/oil changed on a scheduled bases. Water will get into the oil and freeze and crack the lower end housing.• Keep the bilge dry as

possible. Frozen bilge pumps don’t last long.• Marine Stabile works pretty

good in keeping the ethanol gas in solutions so as not to gel up in your tank/ engine.

Cheers!

by Randall Massey,

past commodore

https://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/winter/winterizing-your-boat.asp

https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2012/july/

winterizing-your-boat-engine

PIrate Says!

Sea shanties are songs that were sung by workers aboard merchant ships. One spooky shanty is the Ghostly Crew. Seamen used to believe that if a ship crossed a spot in the sea where past sailors had once fallen overboard, the ghosts of the drowned sailors would climb aboard the passing ship!

Ghostly Crew

You may smile if you’re a mind to, but perhaps you’ll lend an ear

Like men and boys together, well neigh for fifty year

Who’ve sailed upon the ocean in summer’s pleasant days

Likewise in stormy winter

songs of the sea

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October 2020From the Rear

Commodore

Welcome to our New Members

As promised in the last Hailer, I am catching up on the New Member announcements with this month’s edition. The individuals and families listed below joined the club either in August or September. Please extend a warm welcome to these latest additions to our DCYC family.

August New Members

libby altwegg

Libby is the daughter of Al Altwegg, who was a member of the club from the 60s to the early 90s. She has just recently retired from KXAS TV where

she was a lighting director. She is planning on sailing small boats and plans to acquire a dinghy in the spring. She has been around the club since she was a child, and is extremely excited to be back as she kicks off her retirement.

Sterling and Vicki West

Sterling and his wife Vicki are both retired and live in Sunset, TX. He has a Catalina 22 he has been working on at his farm, but will be renting a slip to keep it at the club.

Clayton and Ashley Patterson

Clayton Patterson is the son of David Patterson, and has been around the club most of his life. He is in Sales at Abatix in Mesquite, and his wife Ashley is a nurse at TX Health Resources. They have two children, Colton, who is almost 4, and Ava, 9, who was in our youth sailing camp last year, and is a friend of my granddaughter, Marlie.

September New Members

Bruce C. and Cynthia williams

Bruce and his wife Cynthia live in Cross Roads. Bruce is an attorney and Cynthia is a veterinarian at Oak Shores

songs of the sea

when the howling wind do rage

I’ve tossed about on Georges, been fishing in the Bay,

Down south in early summer-most anywhere would pay.

I’ve been in different vessels to the Western Bank and Grand

Likewise in herring vessels that sail to Newfoundland.

There I saw rough times, I tell you, when things look[ed] rather blue

Somehow I have been lucky and always have got through.

I ain’t no boast, however-I won’t say much, but then

I wasn’t easily frightened like most of other men.

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October 2020worked for Boeing for 35 years. They have 3 children, Nathan, 33, Adam 32 and Megan, aged 18. They have a Cape Dory 27. William holds several ASA certifications and is into woodworking and machining.

David B. and Dominique Williams

No relation to Bruce above. David and Dominique currently live in Waco but are moving to this area. David is a pilot with Envoy Airlines while Dominique is a Captain in the US Army. They have a Schock 30 and are recent students of Doug's adult sailing class.

Jeffrey and Diane Bernard

Jeffrey and Diane Bernard live in Little Elm. Jeff is a Branch Manager for Airgas and Diane is an Accountant at

Veterinary Services. They have 3 grown children. They do not currently have a boat. They are open to a variety of volunteer opportunities at the club.

Walter and Ashley Johansen

Walter and his wife Ashley live in Lewisville. Walter is a pilot and Safety Manager at Cook Canyon Aviation, while Ashley is the Director of Compliance and Safety at Private Flight Aviation. They have one daughter, Olivia, who is 5 years old. They have a Catalina 25 and 21' Sea Ray. In addition to boating they are very interested in photography and aerial (drone) imagery.

William and Debbie Gray

William and Debbie live in The Colony. William is a retired Director of Engineering who

songs of the sea

One night as we were sailing, beware of

[we were off] land a wayI never shall forget it until

my dying day-It was in our grand dog

[the dim dark] watches I felt a chilly dread

Come over me as though I heard one calling from the dead.

Right o’er our rail came climbing, all silent, one by one,

A dozen hardy sailors. Just wait till I am done.

Their faces pale and sea-worn, all ghostly through the night

Each fellow took his station as if he had a right.

They moved about together till land did heave in sight,

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October 2020Commercial Metals. They are empty nesters and are eager to get back into sailing again. They do not currently have a boat.

Jason and Brook Boe

Jason and Brook Live in Flower Mound. Jason is the Finance Manager for Toyota of Plano. They have two children, Nathan, 20 and Darren, 21. They just bought Casa Blanca, a Catalina 25, from Babs Hogan.

announcementThe Annual Members

Meeting will be held at the club on November 14th, 10:30am.

Please make every effort to attend this so we can solidify our plans and operations for next year and appoint new officers.

Register for this event on the dcyc.org website so we can insure a quorum.

Appropriate distancing measures and mask requirements will be observed for the protection of your fellow members.

Or rather, I should say so, the lighthouse threw its light

[lighthouse tower’s light] ;And then those ghostly

sailors all to the rail as one,They vanished like the

morning dew after the rising sun.

Those were the same poor fellows-I hope God bless their souls

That our old craft run under that night on Georges Shoals.

Well, now my song is ended; it is just as I have said

[just as I say]I do believe in spirits, from

that I’m to be led [since that time anyway]

songs of the sea

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October 20202021 volunteer notice

“The overall enjoyment and fun that happens at DCYC occurs when you become involved, meeting new people and contributing to the ownership and camaraderie of our club. DCYC is a MEMBER-OWNED, ALL- VOLUNTEER-OPERATED club. It takes each and every one of us contributing in some way to keep the yacht club fun, inviting, and fully operational.”

2021 Is just around the corner, and let’s make 2021 and the years ahead the best they can be at DCYC by you getting involved. There is a small portion of the members that seem to do 90% of the work year after year, sometimes being in several committees or positions at once. It’s time to spread these opportunities around to other members for some refreshing, new ideas and suggestions.

There are at least 47 volunteer positions that need to be filled each year to run, operate and maintain the club and your help is required to contribute in some way and spread those responsibilities around.

Here are just a few positions summarized that you could get involved in-to either be a leader and chair a committee or to be a member of a committee. For more details you can view the Club bylaws or ask an existing officer of the club

Committee Chairs

• Membership: Chaired by the Rear Commodore to help promote and increase membership by meeting potential members, advertising via social marketing, ads or other ideas and then

By James Hankins,

Past CommodoreAdult Sailing Classes

Starts: Oct. 31, 2020Time: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 A.M.Ends: Nov. 8, 2020Time: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 A.M.Location: DCYC

"Once more round"

2020 beer can pursuit

When: Nov. 7, 2020Time: 3:00 P.M.Location: DCYC

2020 annual meeting

When: Nov. 14 2020Time: 10:30 a.m.Location: DCYC

"Once more round"

2020 beer can pursuit

When: Nov. 14, 2020Time: 3:00 P.M.Location: DCYC

coming events

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interviewing and qualifying applicants for BOG approval • Race: Chaired by the

Fleet Captain to help with planning and scheduling races throughout the year. In addition The Race Committee shall establish rules and regulations governing the conduct of races and of the members participating therein, which rules, as adopted, administered or altered, shall constitute the official rules for the Club insofar as pertains to racing and racing equipment

• Financial: Chaired by the Treasurer, The Financial Committee shall assume and discharge such duties as shall be delegated to it by the Board of Governors and it shall report to and be responsible to the Board of Governors for its actions.• Entertainment: The

October 2020Entertainment Committee shall plan and have supervision of all entertainment and social functions given by or at the Club.• House: The House

Committee shall have charge and supervision of the Clubhouse and Club residence, and investigate and redress complaints with respect to such matters in its jurisdiction when brought to its attention. Keeps the club house supplied with sufficient supplies and organization and establishes all rules related to the uses of the clubhouse. • Grounds: The Grounds

Committee shall be in charge of and provide supervision of the club grounds plus making suggestions for beautification and best uses of the grounds • Junior Activities: This

committee establishes activities for our youth which may include kids sailing lessons, summer camps and other. • Education: his committee

is typically in charge of adult sailing lessons or other forms of education to promote best practices related to sailing /boating

• Pier and Dock: Chaired by the Harbormaster, this committee comes up with ideas and suggestions to better our Harbor and keep our docks safe and maintained. Members also support the Harbormaster in completing projects and repairs related to the harbor.

• Legal: Members who are attorneys who volunteer to provide guidance and support for the club in legal matters.• Swimming Pool: This

committee oversees the operation of the pool and surrounding areas, and manages projects related to the pool including establishing rules

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• Long Range Planning: Chaired by the Vice Commodore this committee looks into the future and determines goals and needs that the club might have in order to accommodate future growth, including facility maintenance and/or remodeling, ground improvements and other projects.• Audit: Committee can at its

own choosing but no less than annually conduct an audit of the club’s financial operations, income and expenses and reports its findings to the BOG and at the annual meeting.

A life a sea is fraught with dangers, so sailors needed all the good luck they could get! Superstitions and bad omens about sailing have been around for centuries. Here are some of the most popular.

Redheads are unlucky. Some cultures believe people with redhair are bad luck or have fiery personalities that bring back luck!

Women enrage the sea. Sailors believed women on ships made the seas angry and dangerous, so women weren’t allowed onboard.

No bananas! More a rule than a superstition, bananas were banned from ships because they are popular hiding spots for stowaway spiders, whose bites could be deadly.

Club Operation Managers

• Webmaster• Jib Crane Director• Ship’s Store Manager • Sailing Director• UNT Club Coordinator• Motor Boat Squadron • Annual Regatta Chair • Fall Regatta Chair • Hailer Editor • Staff PhotographerIf you have an interest,

talents or expertise in any of these positions PLEASE consider contributing in some way by contacting one of the flag officers or the Board of Governors.

Photo by Babs Hogan

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October 2020flag officers

Commodore

Tim JohnsonContact: 972-832-5494

Vice Commodore

Dave LorenatContact: 480-203-4844

Rear Commodore

John PhersonContact: 972-824-5065

Treasurer

Laura Grether

Secretary

Pat Hock

Fleet Captain

Andrew Theisman

Fleet Surgeons

Eve Shepperd MSN, RN, CCM, CIC Dr. Jay Hoppenstein

Harbormaster

John LuskContact: 214-801-3613

BOard of GovernersDarrin Ditmer (2020-2022)

Ed Henkle (2020-2022)

Doug Thrift (2020-2022)

Barbara Hoskins (2019-2021)

Darren Hill (2019-2021)

John Pherson (2019-2021)

Dave Shearer (2018-2020)

Dave Lorenat (2018-2020)

Andrew Theisman (2018-2020)

David Meek (Past Commodores Rep.)

MOnsters of the deep

The KrakenYou’ve probably heard

of the Kraken, a famous sea monster of many a legend and movie that rises from the ocean to attack passing ships, sometimes even pulling them under the water with its giant tenacles!

But did you know that the kraken is based on a real sea creature, the giant squid?

The largest squid ever discovered measured 59 feet and weighed almost a ton! The ocean is a very spooky place!

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October 2020Observe Social Distancing measures at all times.

• Individuals should maintain six feet of social distancing whenever possible, even with the use of appropriate face coverings.

• Employees and volunteers should not work within six (6) feet of one another, except to the extent necessary to provide services.

• Patrons should maintain six (6) feet of separation from other individuals outside their household while wearing masks indoors.

• Patrons outdoors must also maintain six (6) feet of separation from other individuals outside of their household while while on the grounds outdoors.

flotsam & jetsam

Wear a Face covering when entering any indoor facilities or interacting with DCYC staff.

• All persons over the age of ten (10) who enter the premises must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth.

• You must wear a face covering at all times when interacting with staff.

• The requirement of a face covering does not apply if covering the nose and mouth poses a significant mental or physical health risk to the individual.

• The requirement of a face covering also does not apply when a consuming a food or beverage.

Help us maintain a clean bill of health!

did you know?The word quarantine has

nautical origins! It comes from a policy in Venice that required ships arriving from plague-stricken places to be isolated for 40 days to ensure no one on board was infected.

This isolation period was known as quarantina giorni, meaning forty days.

Since the 17th century, this term has been commonly used to refer to any period of forced isolation.

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October 2020scuttlebutt

Want to be part of The Hailer? Send your photographs, articles, classifieds,announcements, and letters to the editor at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Connect with DCYC

Website: dcyc.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcycsailing

Address: 1399 Yacht Club Road, Club Road, Oak Point, TX 75068

Editor: [email protected]

About DCYCEstablished in

1956 by a group of twelve families, Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club was born a member-owned, volunteer-driven club devoted to competition and camaraderie on the water. Today, we honor the legacy of our founders; their incredible foresight continues to inspire us as we build on their cornerstone.

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