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Photo Contest First Place Winner
Somewhere Under the Rainbow
by LeRoy Horn (St. Croix, USVI)
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Second Place Photo Contest Winner Catching Wind
by Al Kracke (Wayzata Bay)
Ahoy NLSC Sailors,
As I write my last Scuttlebutt before stepping aside as NLSC’s Commodore, I look back at the past two years
with a sense of pride and gratitude. I am so very proud of the Board of Directors with whom I was privileged to
serve as they tackled some significant issues facing the club. Many of the issues have evolved over time as the
club grew from a few dozen members to well over a hundred. Though at times discussions were spirited, they
were always cordial and respectful.
In the forefront of issues was the question of appropriate amount of insurance for a club like ours. Sailing is an
adventure sport and has an inherent amount of risk, so the Board had to balance the cost of premiums with the
limited net membership dues we receive each year. After due diligence and much discussion, an appropriate
solution was found that covers our club but does not break the bank.
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The Board also explored and developed policy and procedure to protect our membership and assets from
liability risk. The result of nearly a year-long discussion was our new liability waiver which will protect you,
the member from adverse risk if an unfortunate occurrence should happen during one of the club’s varied
events. In addition, the Board approved a comprehensive Trip Policy that ensures all members’ desires to sail
are addressed while respecting our roots as an adult venue to socialize and to increase our sailing skills. With
the issues of risk, liability, and operational policy addressed, I believe the club is now in a safe harbor and can
weather any storm.
I am also grateful to see that the club is returning as a social medium for many members. It wasn’t but a few
years ago, that five minutes after our monthly meeting was over, the venue would be empty. Recently, I have
noted that progressively more members are lingering after meetings and are enjoying each other’s company in
an informal atmosphere. It brings back the idiom that we are not a sailing club per say, but actually a social club
that sails. I am confident that under new leadership, this trend will continue, if not flourish.
Spearheaded by Dan Hudson, the Board has also approved and launched a refreshed web site. The new
www.nlsc.org replaces a web site that was designed sometime in the early 2000’s and had fallen into significant
disrepair. Highlights of the new site will include an up-to-date events calendar and a Member’s Only section
which will include resources such as a blog site. Have a question? Just ask an expert and you will get answers.
Stay tuned because Dan Hudson will be expanding the discussion on the mechanics of the new web site in the
near future via e-mail.
So, as you read the remainder of these prose, and keeping in mind that all the above came to fruition only by
members like you that gave from their heart, I want to challenge you to find something that you can contribute
to the club. Whether it is volunteering a year on the Board as a committee chair, getting involved in a committee
as a committee member (just call the committee chair to volunteer), planning and executing a (day, weekend, or
longer) trip, speaking at one of our membership meetings, or writing an article for Bearings, your special talents
can make this club even better.
Finally, thank you for the privilege of serving you as the club’s Commodore. Taking the helm of such a
magnificent organization has been a tremendously gratifying personal experience. I will be forever appreciative
of all the hard working members who make NLSC a better place.
Fair Winds and Following Seas,
Scott Woolfrey
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply
messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows
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April 18, 2017
Chester Bird American Legion
NLSC elects Officers and the Board of Directors for the following year at our
April Meeting. We are actively recruiting candidates for the leadership
positions. Our Club is full of untapped talent, and we encourage members to
step forward and share your skills. We need you to GET INVOLVED!!!
There are several leadership positions that will be, or anticipated to be,
available, including the President (Commodore). In addition, for several of the positions, we're looking for
individuals who can support the current leadership in their roles and take on these positions in the
future. Finally, your help in serving on the Nomination Committee will be greatly appreciated as we strive
to identify capable candidates.
The current Board has updated Board job descriptions, reviewed the Board composition, and made their
individual decisions about running for re-election or election to a new position. Now, it's your
opportunity...We need you to Get Involved!--NLSC is a member organization. For over 20+ years, our
success has been based on YOU, the members, and what we all do to make this Club successful.
Whatever questions you have, I'd like to discuss with you. But more importantly, please GET INVOLVED
and tell me about your interest in helping promote the ongoing success of NLSC.
Bob Mayer, Vice Commodore 612 669.9977
Following the elections, NLSC member, Dr. Sara McGlynn, will present First Aid On
Board: A Physician’s Practical Guide for Common Ailments and Injuries while sailing.
She will include advice on how to recognize and treat common illnesses and well as
injuries seen while sailing as well as how to prevent some of them. She will discuss how
to use what one has onboard to treat certain injuries, what to include in a first aid kit for
both shorter and longer cruises, and how to recognize symptoms and scenarios when added help is needed
such as calling the Coast Guard or a nearby Emergency Rescue Team if in harbor.
Sara’s background includes: Board Certified Pediatrician with two years added training in
Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine; Diploma In Tropical Medicine and Hygiene through London
School of Tropical Medicine; Practicing Pediatrician for 30 years with the last 15 years in
Hospital based Medicine with 2 years at Shriner Hospitals and Clinics and the last 13 years at
Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park and a part of Park Nicollet Clinics.
April NLSC Election and Program
Presenting Dr. Sara McGlynn
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Nineteen NLSC sailors spent an evening with Tim Carlson learning about
sail materials, construction methods, sail function, and design. Tim
explained how sail cloth has improved over the years, how long a sail
should last, and how to care for sails. Tim demonstrated how a sail is
designed, cut, and assembled (or as Tim said, “built”).
Before the presentation, several of us gathered at the Park Tavern for
dinner. After the presentation, some of us were mighty thirsty and
decided to visit Bunny’s for some refreshments. I think everyone learned
more than they anticipated; I sure did.
Folks, if you have any questions about sails, Tim Carlson and Sailcrafters are the place to go!
NLSC Visits Sailcrafters Loft and Rigging Submitted by Jerry Sicard
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With Minnesota’s January winter oppressing me, I made a last minute
booking aboard the 50’ 2015 Hanse Sailor from Antigua to the British
Virgin Islands (BVI) and back from January 14 – 29, 2017. I took a
single bunk in a two-bunk cabin. There are also two double guest
cabins available. In all, there are private quarters for eight, including
the V-berth for captain and cook/hostess. Hanse Sailor is a lovely
boat.
Our group of guests/sailors varied by the week with couples and singles from 42 to 64 years old, hailing from
Boston, U.K., Switzerland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Everyone was excited to be aboard. One hadn’t sailed
for 35 years. Two had crossed the Atlantic with the Captain. All wanted an antidote to cure the winter blues, to
sail and explore the best of the Caribbean islands.
Last October and November, Captain Andy Brock sailed his boat from Britain to Gibraltar, then on to the
Canaries to join 200 sailboats for the 2016 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers crossing the pond to St. Lucia. Hanse
Sailor spends all winter in the Caribbean, sailing to the best spots in the islands and exchanging guest crews
every week or two. Then she sails back to England for the summer season there and in the Mediterranean.
Here are a few of the highlights of my trip:
I met up with Andy on Saturday at the very historical Lord Nelson’s Dockyard at English Harbor. We walked
the docks and gawked at the 30+ top-of-the-line Swan sailboats getting ready to start the next leg of their round-
the-world cruising rally. We read the historical plaques and wondered at how they hauled out and repaired the
British fleet in the 1700’s and 1800’s.
A couple of English crew joined me to hike the 1 ½ mile ridge above English Harbor to the adjacent Falmouth
Harbor. The walk and the sunset views were glorious. We saw goats along the way and the remains of British
fortifications from the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. This spectacular hike, by itself, seemed enough to justify a
trip from Minnesota to Antigua!
On Sunday, we weighed anchor mid-morning, leaving one of the prettiest harbors in the Caribbean. We sailed
up to Carlisle Bay for lunch and some beach combing. As I waded in the clear water, I watched a 6” crab
scurry along the bottom past my feet. After a snooze on the beach, we set sail for Jolly Harbor to provision for
the trip to the BVI.
Monday morning, we set sail for Nevis. The crossing was spectacular. Wind was mostly on starboard aft
quarter from 20-23 knots. Seas were somewhat confused with most waves coming with the wind on our
quarter, but some waves came from a different direction, pushing perpendicularly against our beam. The height
of the swells were mostly 6-9 feet. The motion was smooth, not jerky, but with lots of up and down. I took the
first hour and 20 minutes at the helm. The waves were pushy enough that I had to steer 1/3 to ½ a turn of the
wheel over and down each wave, to keep from spinning around. Speed over ground ranged from about 8 – 10
Sailing Antigua to the British Virgin Islands and Back
By David Hoiland
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knots. Good and patient coaching from Captain Andy kept me on track. IT WAS GREAT SAILING! Peter
relieved me, and the seas built some until he set a week’s record 10.7 knots, much to his pleasure! We found a
mooring among 10 other boats in the last light just off Charlestown in Nevis.
On Tuesday we toured Charlestown and dinghied a mile or so to Sunshine Bar, the “world’s greatest beach
bar.” We lounged and walked the sugar sand beach and cooled off in the ocean from time to time. We ambled
through the grounds of some very high end beach resorts, thinking how fortunate we were to have a new view
every hour from our sailboat and a new beach to explore every day.
Perhaps the highlight of island exploration for me was our visit to Saba, a beautiful volcanic cone
about two miles in diameter rising almost 3,000 feet from the sea. We sailed past the harbor
because we couldn’t believe it was actually a harbor. There was no harbor. There was only a dock
with a totally exposed mooring field with 15 or 20 boats. We realized our error as we sailed past the island.
Then we turned around to see if we could get ashore. The harbormaster directed us to the moorings. From our
mooring, we dinghied in 1/2 mile through small whitecaps to the tiny harbor that caters mostly to dive boats.
Customs was easy as they only asked for passports, not boat papers. The only taxi was full, so a local (Thistle
Hassell, grandson of the island’s famous roadbuilder) offered to drive us to town. He told us he is a personal
trainer and sprinted down the breakwater with knees high to return a light sweater his last passenger left in the
car. He said he was 64, but looked 50. He gave us a fine historical tour on the way to our destination, pointing
to a house he was supposed to be working on today, and another that he had painted. He complained lightly
about the Spanish and Philipino immigrants that have come in lately to this island of Dutch and former slaves.
Cultural change is hard everywhere! The road has a 20% grade from the harbor to the first town, ¾ mile up the
hill. The road is all concrete with a nice 20” wall at the edge, which makes one feel more secure with the many
drop-offs of hundreds of feet. The Dutch civil engineers said a road could not be built between the towns. Old
Mr. Hassell took a correspondence course in civil engineering/road building and built the road. We paid young
Mr. Hassell double the $10 fee he quoted. We walked the beautiful town of Windwardside, nestled in a high
valley among the mountainous terrain. I met Judy from Cleveland, Ohio at the “Dutch Museum” who also runs
the Pilot House Inn next door. She moved here 15 years ago, in her early retirement. This town was the
prettiest place I have seen in the Caribbean. All roofs were painted red and all houses painted white. No trash.
Friendly people. When it was time to leave, Mrs. Lollipop, who looked about 65, gave us a ride back to the
harbor. She told us about her various jobs (inn keeper, taxi driver, restaurateur …) and the sweet story of her
surprise youngest daughter coming many years after her doctor warned “no more children for you.” Saba
surpassed its billing in the travel book “1000 Places to See Before You Die.”
On we sailed to several spectacular anchorages in the BVI, the world famous “baths” of Virgin Gorda, then on
to St. Martin, St. Barts, and back to Antigua. Every day was different. We made two overnight crossings
between islands, standing watch for two or three hours and watching the stars, then the sunrise. Captain Andy
was in the cockpit at the first sign of trouble, so we were confident in our command as the boat sailed through
the darkness. Porpoises played our bow wave, up to 25 at a time. Large whales breached in the distance. We
anchored in tight spaces protected by coral reefs with outstanding snorkeling. We couldn’t agree on which
beach bars had the best painkillers or rum punches, and that was about as serious as our disagreements got.
If you are interested in taking such a trip, check out the Facebook page and photos at
https://www.facebook.com/BritishYachtCharter/?fref=ts If you want to book an island trip for 7 – 20 days, or
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an Atlantic crossing, check out the schedule at WWW.BritishYachtCharter.co.uk At $125 per day, including
most meals and liquor, the price can’t be beat.
I hope to sail again next year with Captain Andy and some of the interesting sailors I met aboard Hanse Sailor.
Donna and Jason joined NLSC last fall. Neither Donna nor
Jason has done much sailing; however, they went on a
Catamaran cruise a few years ago in St. Maarten and on a
dinner cruise in Hawaii last year. They are hoping to go on
a couple of local weekend sailing trips this summer to see
if they like sailing (of course they will!).
Donna and Jason are married with four adult kids. Jason
works in logistics with Bay and Bay. Donna is an IT
program manager between projects.
The 10 finger salute in their photo taken in Hawaii signifies their 10th
anniversary!
They like meeting new people, so who they sail with isn’t a major problem. Donna and Jason enjoy hiking,
cross-country skiing, and playing Texas Hold’em. Welcome, Donna and Jason!
Meet Members Jason Elmes and Donna Linde
NLSC Welcomes
New Members:
Lindsey Johnson
Leo Poole
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EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Club Meeting April 18,
2017
7pm Chester Bird Am Legion
200 N Lilac Dr
Golden Valley 55422
Club Meeting
First Aid On Board – Dr. Sara McGlynn
Board Meeting April 25,
2017
6:30pm Davanni’s 5124 Gus Young Ln,
Edina 55436
Board meeting
All NLSC members welcome
Member
Appreciation
May 16 5pm Urban Boatbuilders
2288 University Ave. W
St Paul
Member Appreciation Night
Program and Dinner
BYOB and Chair
Ice Breaker May 21 10am-3pm
Boat owners
at 9am
Lake Nokomis Sailing and Picnic at Lake Nokomis
Marilynn Kaplan & John Schlagel
Annual Pepin
Weekend
June 10-11 9am Lake City, MN Two day sailing event on Lake Pepin
$50
Lisa Broom
Izati’s Resort
Weekend
July 21-23
Izati’s Resort
Lake Mille Lacs
Sailing/golf/fishing/play/etc. weekend
with time to do nothing. $160
Jerry Sicard
NLSC Sailing Opportunity Disclaimer
Northern Lights Sailing Club is neither endorsing nor guaranteeing any aspect of any Sailing Opportunity and
accepts no liability. Any loss, damage, death, or personal injury that may occur as a result of your participation
in these Sailing Opportunities is not the responsibility of Northern Lights Sailing Club.
Your decision to take part in any Sailing Opportunity is your responsibility. You are entirely responsible for
your own safety, whether afloat or ashore, and nothing reduces this responsibility.
It is for you to decide whether the boat is fit to sail in the conditions.
It is for you to decide whether the skipper(s) and/or crew members are competent to sail.
You are reminded to always comply with the safety requirements commensurate with the sea area in
which you intend to cruise.
NLSC Meetings & Sponsored Trips
Sailing Opportunities
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EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION
UMYC Open
House
May 19 4pm Upper Minnetonka
Yacht Club
Free sailing event on Lake Minnetonka
Joan Gilmore
Midwest
Women’s Sailing
Conference
May 20 Milwaukee One-day conference covering many
aspects of sailing
Midwestwomenssailing.org
Lake Pepin Sail June 23-25 Lake City Sailing Opportunity $135
Judy Pahlow
Sunset to
Sunrise Race
July 8-9
Tentative
Lake Minnetonka Paul Maravelis
Pickle Factory
Sail
August 19
Tentative
Lake City Sail from Lake City to Pepin, WI (Pickle
Factory Restaurant) $20
Scott Woolfrey
Isle Royale Aug or early
Sept
Bayfield, WI
Legendary Waters
$700
Jay Biggs
Maine
Windjammer
Sept 10-15,
2017
Camden, Maine 5 day sail aboard a Windjammer $845
Dorothy Zimmermann
British Virgin
Islands
Jan 13-20,
2018
Tortola Jay Biggs
Sail Greece
Islands
(Will become a
sponsored trip)
Sept 1-14,
2018
Athens Flotilla Sailing
Jerry Sicard & Dean Peterson
May 20, 2017 – Milwaukee Community Sailing Center
This is one of the largest women’s conferences in our region
20+ sessions available for all levels of sailing experience/ability
Keynote Speaker: Sheila McCurdy
www.midwestwomenssailing.org
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The Upper Minnetonka Sailing School and Upper
Minnetonka Yacht Club are holding their annual
Open House - Friday, May 19 from 4-8PM at The
Yacht Club, 4165 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park,
MN on Lake Minnetonka.
The general public is invited to enjoy a free sailboat
ride, with a school instructor at the helm. The Upper
Minnetonka Sailing School will offer rides on its 23-
foot teaching boat, 'Sailing School,’ along with
several other 16’-23’ sailboats.
The Open House includes knot-tying demonstrations and a chance to meet racers and instructors of the Upper
Minnetonka Yacht Club and Upper Minnetonka Sailing School. Sailboat rides are free, on a first-come, first-
registered basis. You may pre-register for a ride by calling 612-871-8101.
Captain Joan Gilmore, Instructor Evaluator for American Sailing Association (ASA), and lead instructor for the
school says, “I want to welcome all who would like to try sailing. Our sailing school has helped hundreds of
adults go from “just dreaming” to live-aboard cruising. Sailing is the perfect economical, environmentally-
friendly way to enjoy the water.” This year all students who complete the Basic Keelboat 12-hour on-the-
water course will receive a complimentary membership in the Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club for the rest
of the summer; a $125 value.
The school offers adult beginning to advanced courses, including Sailing Discovery, an introductory 2-hour on-
water course that is offered throughout the summer. The most popular course is a 12-hour learn-to-sail course:
ASA-101 Basic Keelboat. The follow-on course, ASA-103 Basic Cruising adds motoring, anchoring and Rules
of the Road. After these courses students may take the live-aboard course, ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering on
Lake Superior or in the Virgin Islands through Sail Away Sailing School, LLC. The ASA 104 Bareboat
Chartering course is the equivalent of a European Boat License, required in many countries to operate a boat.
For more information contact:
Captain Joan Gilmore
612-871-8101
www.umyc.org
www.sailawaysailingschool.com
www.knottysecrets.com
Open House on Lake Minnetonka with Sailboat Rides
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The NLSC Ice Breaker will be held on Lake Nokomis on Sunday, May
21, 2017. Sailing/water activities will start at 10am and run until
about 3PM. We’ll change boat crews every 30-45 minutes.
Your hosts are John Schlagel and Marilynn Kaplan. We will bring
Suki Duki, our O’Day Javelin. Three sailboats would be ideal.
Boat owners should meet at the launch at 9am to help each other set up
and launch their boats. Be sure your boat, canoe, kayak, paddle board,
etc. is completely clean in order to pass the DNR invasive species
inspection.
There is lawn area for picnics next to the ramp. Bring a lawn chair, picnic lunch/snack,
beverage, life vest (if you have one), and lawn games. There is also a quant concession stand
and restrooms near the launch.
Parking on the street is mostly free, and there should be ample spaces available if you come
early. The lot next to the launch has hourly parking meters. You may purchase a day parking
sticker for the lot from Minneapolis Parks and Recreation.
For this event to take place, we need volunteers to trailer their small boats (under 23’) to Lake
Nokomis. Gas motors must be lifted out of the water; electric motors and paddles are allowed in
the water.
Please email Marilynn Kaplan ([email protected]) if you can provide a boat for this fun
event and/or you plan to attend.
This is a NLSC Sponsored Event.
NLSC ICE BREAKER, May 21
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NLSC Lake Pepin Weekend June 10-11, 2017 Trip Chair:
Lisa Broom – [email protected]
Cost: $50 pp Includes Saturday and Sunday sailing and a fabulous Saturday evening cookout
Location:
Lake City Marina – Downtown Lake City 2 blocks east of Hwy 61
Saturday - June 10 (flexible based on weather and crew desires)
9:00 AM - Boats in the water
9:30 AM - Captain’s Meeting
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM morning Sail
1:00 - 2:00 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM afternoon Sail
Sunday - June 11 9:30 AM - Captain’s Meeting
Sailing will be arranged based on weather and boat/crew availability
Meals: Before 9 AM - Breakfast on your own (Sat and Sun)
1:00 - 2:00 PM - Bring your own lunch (Sat and Sun)
6:30 PM Dinner Saturday at a local home - BRING CHAIRS, firewood, BYOB
206 North Franklin Street, Lake City MN 55041
Lodging: Make arrangements now!
House rentals on VRBO.com
Go to Lake City website for lodging links @ www.lakecity.org
Camp @ Hok-Si-La Park o Located 2 miles north; register @ www.ci.lake-city.mn.us
All NLSC Policies Apply
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Northern Lights Sailing Club Lake Pepin Weekend June 10-11, 2017
Registration Form
Member_______________________________________________________________________ 2nd Member Name ____________________________________________________________ Address (optional)_______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Member Phone ____________________________________________________________ 2nd Member Email _____________________________________________________________ Please Check Below – Member 2nd Member
1. Are you willing and able to act as a 1st Mate? Y ___N ___ Y ___N ___
2. Would you prefer Vegi Burgers? Y ___N ___ Y ___N ___
# of burgers you would like (beef or vegi) __________ __________
Please note here any serious food allergies:
Please mail this form with check payable to NLSC for $50 per person to:
Lisa Broom 4360 151st LN NE Ham Lake MN 55304
All NLSC Policies Apply
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July 21-23, 2017
Ten sailors will share a 4-bedroom condominium, just steps away from the lake and across the
street from the marina. Additional condominiums may be available.
Activities include sailing, fishing, golf, swimming pool, tennis, basketball, and plenty of time to
do nothing.
We’ll prepare our own meals, including a BBQ Saturday evening and Jerry’s Belgium waffles
on Sunday morning.
This weekend event is contingent on at least three sailboats being available. Please contact me
(Jerry Sicard) if you are able to bring your boat. Slip fees are paid.
Check-in is after 4PM on Friday, July 21. The fun goes through Sunday, July 23.
Cost is $160 which includes food.
Jerry Sicard: [email protected]
612-940-7403
This is a NLSC sponsored trip. All club policies apply.
Sail and Frolic at Izaty’s Resort on Lake Mille Lacs
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Note: $20 discount on each class to NLSC members. $50 or $80 discount for NLSC members not seeking certification (for 2 and 4-day trips respectively).
4-Day Trips on Lake Superior
Basic Cruising & Bareboat Chartering: ASA 103/104 (Prerequisite Certification: ASA-101)
This combination course is a perfect 4-day get-away. Sleep-aboard course. Includes ASA 103&104 textbooks,
all breakfasts and lunches, Saturday evening dinner aboard.
Cost: $859 for individuals; $1699 for a pair; or $2499 for three people.
* July 13-16. Board July 12 after 7PM
* July 27-30. Board July 26 after 7PM
* September 21-24. Board September 20 after 7PM
2-Day Trips on Lake Superior
Bareboat Chartering: ASA-104 Only (Prerequisite Certification: ASA-103)
Sleep aboard course. Includes the ASA-104 textbook and all meals.
Cost: $439 for individuals; $859 for a pair; or $1279 for three people
* June 24-25. Board on June 23 after 7PM
* Aug 12-13. Board on Aug 11 after 7PM
(ASA-104 Certification will serve as your European boat license, which is required to sail any vessel in many
foreign countries, including Mediterranean and Caribbean ports.)
2-Day Trips on Lake Pepin
Docking Endorsement: ASA-118 (Prerequisite Certification: ASA-101) Two-day class of docking into
straight docks and slips. Practice single-handed docking, Med mooring, springing off the bow and stern,
backing a 30’ auxiliary keelboat. Includes textbook, Docking Techniques.
Cost $425 per person.
* June 29-30 9am-5pm (no sleep-aboard)
* August 8-9 9am-5pm (no sleep-aboard)
Want to Register?
Contact Captain Joan Gilmore
USCG 100-ton Master
www.SailAwaySailingSchool.com
612-871-8101
2017 Summer Sailing Opportunities
Sail Away Sailing School Educational Trips
Skipper: Capt. Joan Gilmore
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NLSC members and guests may be interested in these upcoming seminars given by the Minnetonka Power
Squadron. You don't need to be a Minnetonka Power Squadron member. You can sign up and pay online or
just show up. Only $13.00 each. Using GPS Seminar
Join us to learn how GPS on the water is different than the GPS in your car, and how to relate the GPS to your
charts. GPS helps provide essential information about what is around you. We’ll teach you how to store
waypoints, share tips on what to look for in a new GPS if you don’t have one, and if it’s time to upgrade.
Besides, when is it not a good time to get new electronics?!
Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-9:00M at Peace Church (St. Louis Park)
Sail Trim Seminar
Consider attending this two-hour seminar if you: 1) Haven’t sailed recently and are feeling rusty about sail
adjustment, or 2) Are worried about looking like a novice on a friend’s sailboat this summer if they ask you to
crew, or just want to 3) Feel comfortable with sails in perfect conditions, but would like more information
about non-optimal conditions.
Tuesday, May 9, 7:00-9:00PM at Peace Church (St. Louis Park)
Man Overboard Seminar
This seminar is designed to teach boaters how to calmly react and then recover a crew member or passenger
who accidentally falls overboard. The seminar covers vessel set-up and man overboard (MOB) equipment as
well as maneuvering to keep the rescuer close to the person in the water. It also covers the responsibility of the
person in the water.
Tuesday, May 30, 7:00-9:00PM at Peace Church (St. Louis Park)
To sign up online go to:
http://www.minnetonkaps.org/weblog/?page_id=3361
Squadron Education Seminars
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Northern Lights Sailing Club - Membership Application Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
Sail Lake Pepin Lake City Marina
Pearson 28
Syzygy
C&C Landfall 35
Why Knot III
This fabulous sailing opportunity for NLSC members and
friends will be held on June 24-25 with a pre-board late
afternoon on June 23.
We’ve chartered the Pearson 28 Syzygy (sleeps 5) and C&C
Landfall 35 Why Knot III (sleeps 6) from Sailboats Inc.
Charters.
The two crews will sail out of Lake City Marina Saturday
morning and return Sunday afternoon.
This is a sleep-aboard and eat-aboard trip. Meal planning will
occur after both crews are set. Meal costs will be extra.
Cost is $135/person. A damage deposit of $110/person will
also be required when signing up. This will be returned at the
completion of the trip if there’s no damage and the boat is
clean.
Contact Judy Pahlow (651-341-7593) for more information
and to reserve your spot.
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Support those who have supported NLSC with their
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www.hoopersyachts.com
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For Sale, Best Offer!!! The following items were donated to NLSC.
They are new or almost new in the packages.
Sale proceeds will be donated to charity.
Inquiries and bids to Jerry Sicard, [email protected]
Bids accepted through April 30, 2017.
Splicing Set (new) - Retail list price $74.25
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WEEMS & PLATH Basic Navigation Set - Retail list price $44.99
(almost new)
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HARKEN Single Line Mainsail Reef Kit - This is a brand new in the box system
donated to NLSC by White Bear Boat Works. – Retail price $329.16
Model # 276330 | Mfg # 430 | UPC # 97653058823
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Northern Lights Sailing Club meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month
at 7:00 p.m., January through May and October through November. The meeting
location is the Chester Bird American Legion, 200 N. Lilac Drive, Golden Valley,
55422.
Summer meetings are potluck dinners held at members’ homes. Meeting locations
are listed in Bearings and on the NLSC website, https://nlsc.org.
Beaings
NLSC Board of Directors
Scott Woolfrey Commodore
Robert Mayer Vice Commodore
Al Kracke Purser
Kim Wright Secretary
Joan Gilmore Education Chair
Barbara Chapman Membership Chair
Jerry Sicard Fellowship and Special Events
Sara McGlynn Meetings and Program Chair
Debra Woolfrey Promotions and Marketing Chair
Jay Biggs Trip Chair
Dan Hudson Information and Technology Chair
Lisa Broom Member at Large
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