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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 1980 OFFICERS

OUR COVER STORY: Each July some hundreds of sailing yachts gather at our club on Chicago's lakefront for the start of the world's

Commodore, Philip A. Watson Vice Commodore. Roy W. Spanjei Rear Commodore, Homer J. Livingston, Jr. Secretary. Edward S. Macie Treasurer, Francis H. Beam, Jr.

premier freshwater sailing classic - The Chicago to Mackinac Race, sponsored by the Chicago Yacht Club. Every skippers desire is to have his boats' name engraved for perpetuity on the base of this trophy, The Mackinac Cup. This is

DIRECTORS Willis E. Adams Dr. John J. Bergan Robert H. Davis, Jr. Nicholas C. Giovan V. Wilbert Haag

David Howell Alan R. Johnston

Richard H. Nugent

John C. Cutler James V. Riley

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the 73th year of the Mac and we wish all participating skippers and crews a safe, swift voyage.

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OFFICERS Elected By Directors Robert Davis Herman T. Van Mell

Fleet Captain Judge Advocate Fleet Surgeon

John Bergan, M.D. Arthur Atkinson, Jr., M.D. Samuel M. Clarke Vincent V. Glaviano, Ph.D

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Librarian Historian Measurer

Assistant Secretary Assistant Treaurer

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YACHT CIUB JULY, 1980 / Number 231 r

CLUB STAFF Raymond M. Adams, General Manager Lewis Foster, Maitre d'hotel Douglas McElroy, Otfice Manager-Controller William D. Perry, Assistant to the Treasurer Sandy Kenney, Catering and Special Parties Linda Slack, Membership and Race lnformation Carey Norkus, Belmont Manager Frank O'Donnell, Belmont Marine Suprerintendent Juanita Ayres, Monroe Desk and Reservations Virginia Geary, Monroe Desk and Reservations Charles Stevens, Chef

$1.50 o Fifteen Dollars Annually BLINKER STAFF Editor: Jim Roe

Managing fditor; Dixie Dowrie

Associate Editor, Otfshore: Rick Van Mell Associate Editor, Power: Charles Dempster Contributing Editors: Susan and Dave Froelich, Stars Rose Hoeksema, Solings

IN MEMOBIAM Carl A. Kleihege Myrtle L. Rose, (Mrs. George E. Rose Jr.) (Ladies member)

Roland Rayment, Udells

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 The ,lIac'kinat Riruol

July 26

Mackinac Brea}fa.* Brunch

August 2

Annual Power dockside Party

Jtly 26

Mackinac Race

(Everyone invited: Power, Sail, Afoot!)

Corn roast August 16 Corn Roast August 30 Corn Roast August 22 Venetian Night August 9

Henry Holzkamper

Photo Editor: Bichard Nugent Photo Reporter: Mike Long Art Editor: Bill Aldrin

Dixie Dowrie, L16s Larry Rosenzweig, Dinghy Richard Cantor, 22 Sq. Meter Marsha Dowd, Etchells

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CLUB CALENDAR July 25 MackinacPreRace Dinner

Photography: Karen Olsen Campia Carol Singer

6,7 1980 .Vackinat Fleet 8 MAC: Good Old Da.vs

l0 Race Committee Futt, ttort 1t Mac Committees .\'l-TEC 12 Mackinat' Race ll'inners 13 USCG Mackinac 14 Island Goats Societ.t' 15 Power Yacht Kitkoff 16 Belmont's Opening 17 Ltnd Sailing 18 Memorial Dq' 19 lttdies Luncheon

:1 Serrirtg the .)[arksiL,I'IYA Schedule 2: L-16's Srars l-l Dining At Our Club 21 .{nnual Dock Party l-t He's A Believer, Now26 Rhumb Line 27 House Rules 28 Trapshooting 30 Fleet Review 33 Good Shepherd Cruise 34,36 Michigan City Race

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BLtNKER, the magazrne of the Chicago Yacht Club, is published monthly by the Chicago Yacht Club Publications Committee, Jim Roe, Chairman and Editor. Changa of address and articles for publication should be submitted not later than ths Sth of each month to: BLINKER, Chicago Yacht Club. Foot of Monroe Street, Chicago, lllinois 60603. Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, lllinois. Copyright Chicago Yacht Club, 1980 CYC BLINKER - USPS-lO4-O2O.

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THE MACKINAC COMMODOBE PHILIP A. WATSON

Weleome to the Chicago-Mackinac Race.

We of the Chicago Yacht Club extend a warm welcome to the skiPPers and crews particiPating in this Year's

Mackinac Race. 0rganized in 1898 and sponsored bY the Chicago Yacht Club, this race is one of the Premier long distance yacht races in the world.

To the nearly 2000 men and women aboard more than 250 boats sailing to the lsland, I ask all to display your best seamanshiP and observe all rules of safety at sea. I also wish to express appreciation to the hardworking committee members who

organized and are conducting this event. Best wishes to all lor a pleasant run to the lsland.

PhiliP A. Watson Commodore, Chicago Yacht Club.

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There is something special about the deoarture of a long distance sailing race. Perhaps it is the possibility of danger; perhaPs the challenge of a crei against the elements; or perhaps the long lost instinct born from the sea which first PoPulated the land. Romance fiUs it e thoughts of moonlit nights warmed by following winds,. or sta-string bolts ol blue-white lightning ov"r .6[i.rg storm-tossed seas. The media briefly focus their magnifying lenses upon lhe sailing scene, with all the atte;dant distortion of image and ego. If you are one of the 1800 souls

h"eaded north to the fabled isle of Michilimackinac, you are part of the

Mackinac ritual, a momentary UYsses, and about to partake of the odyssey' But wait, before you plunge headlong into this adventure, particularly as a guest, fleet follower or neophite crew, ih"."'"r" certain rules by which this ritual is perfected. A bit of patience and forebearance now will certainly help avoid the pitfalls and faux pas so plentifully strewn across the unwary path. So let us take you past the- most dangers and share a bit of "o--ot mirth along the waY'

First, if you reallY know Your waY around, you will simply inquire of-a friend, "Are you going to the island?'

Now there are about one dozen islands between Chicago and Mackinac but everyone who has PlaYed -the ritual knows what You mean. In fact, in the last week or so before the start you can even shorten your inquiry to, "Are you going up?"

Well before the starting gun you can show your sawy. If You are a crew, inquire early about how the food arrangements are made. On one hand vou muy be given an assigned meal to

p..pu..-und probably freeze before yo,

aboard, or Youmay be to.ld

food will be suPPlied bY the ihat"o-. skipper and you'll be billed your share'

ThiJ may sound a bit crass' but rt's often much easier than trying to guess who has suPPlied maYonaise and who forgot the mustard for the sandwiches' Yoi must, either as crew or loving

spouse, avoid at all costs sending along-

at the last minute that cute tin of cookies you stayed uP all night to

bake. The oddsare l00to I thatsooner

or later some bloke will set it down

within easy reach of the helmsman to

RITUAL by RickvonMell provide sustenance-which is great except that the helmsman is usually sitting near the compass, and compasses don't work too well with tins of cookies near by. The same goes for beer and soda (that's eastern snob for Coke) cans. At the very least, ask your skipper if you can bring some. Cans add weight, take up space and are the fastest way known to defrost an icebox.

Enough on-the subject of food for now.

Personal gear really sorts out the pros

from the greenhorns, (and that's a colorful term which should need no further explanation). I*ave the white gloves, dress clothes, wing-tips and anything you really like at home. Pack clothes that you can live in-yes, eat, sleep, work and play in. Remember all those clothes you didn't want to throw out but were still good? Pack a few, wear them until they have a ripe odor and then toss them. In case you haven't

figured it out, you will be surrounded

by water for the better part of l/z days-if you're fast. Surrounded is a good word. You'll be on water, under water, splashed by water and tired of

water by the time you get there. Of course, there have been one or two

years when you could have taken your

"drugs", but that's not acceptable).

grandmother along in a hoop skirt, but don't count on it. In case you haven't

There is nothing worse than starting a long race with aheavy head. Avoid one at all costs. Get your competition bent out of shape if you must, but remember, your skipper has spent a small fortune entering this race, putting the required gear abroad, stocking it up, and will be less than thrilled if you show up looking like the southern end of a northbound donkey. A word to the wise is usually sufficient.

Now it begins to get serious. This is what it's all about. However,.we interrupt this story to bring you a commercial. RRC. No, that's not a new drink.

It's Remember the Race Committee.

For part of six months, and all of six weeks they have been putting up with an unending stream of the most obtuse questions. Their patience is well past the thin stage. They are not to be crossed in any way. All conversations should begin and end with Sir, or "Mam" as appropriate.

If you wish to display your total lack of sophistication about the Mackinac Ritual, ask questions which are clearly answered in the Sailing Instructions. I have never been able to prove it, but

gotten the word, it's PLASTIC. Yes, put the things you want to keep dry, really dry, in baggies. That marvelous invention of the plastic age is also great

for keeping the ripe odor of used clothes from the sweet reward of clean clothes. Remember---+hange clothes for only one of two reasons: 1) you are soaking wet (get out of these as soon as

possible or you'll become useless to everyone); or 2) the crew can't stand you for another watch. The net result is a duffel bag of small proportions, but don't forget the layers needed for those nights which get to 39o and the gloves, wet gear, down vests and boots which.

though bulky, may mean the drfference between finishing or shaking so much the crew is reduced to a useless state. That should get you by on the subject of clothing.

"Twas the night before Christmas. . ."

The visions of sugar plums never dance

higher that in the dusk of the night before. The ego is totally inflated; by anticipation, by synergy, by publicity, and probably by alcohol (I'd have said

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The Event: The Chicago-Mackinac Race, Sponsored by the Chicago Yacht Club. One of the great long-distance races of the world.

The Boats, and their owners who at press time plan to participate.

THE FLEET The Date: Saturday, JulY 26, 1980 The Place: Lake Michigan off the Monroe Street Station of the Chicago Yacht Club.

Boat Name

Owner

Endeavor ll Audra Al Nair Harem

Addus Aglinskas Akers

lncourt Tabasco Bad Moon Bising Fraulein

Anderson Aron Arps Assmann

Nana

Baske

Last Challenge Bat Afternoon Delight Cayenne Banio

Bassett Batts Becker Bergan

Condor

Blackett, Jr. Blacklock Bluhm Bohuslav Bowen Bozell Braneck Breckenridge Brown Brown Browns, M.D. Bu rkard Busch Campbell Capper Carlson Carney Carroll Chatain, Jr. Ch ristenson Compton Costello Creger Curliss D'Ottavio Daly Danly Danly Darby Delange De Vos Deutsch

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Nlorthern Light Panache Delicious Goodbye Girl Wildfire Strawflower Mitena

Aquila ll lV Bonnie Ricochet Cannoneer Cruachan White Out

lllusion lcarus

Toi Et Moi Daybreak Slot Machine Firewater

Bulo Tortuga

Bocking Horse Thirsty Tiger Odyssey Skylark Boondoggle Hemlock Piet Heyn Windquest Shasta Shadow Accord Etoile Havoc

Relentless Leading Lady

lncredible Windspree June V Quintessence Hustler Pied Piper Wild lrish Hope City Limits Goldust Aries

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Amberg Jr.

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Rate Dlv 26.4 3.6 36.6

LMYA LMYA LMYA LMYA

25.6 29.6

LMYA LMYA

25.9 LMYA

Ozymandias lV Aristeia Aurora Coquen

Frey Froberg Gagarin Gaudet Gearing Gibson Goldman

Bellerophon Sliv T.J. Ricochet Outlaw Bay Bea Discovery I t Fast Half Flying Circus Wizo Arael

3.9 LMYA

Wild Pansy Amazing Grace Vl Rush

23.9 22.0

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Manumit Mystic

roR

Vigilant

6.1

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Sweetie Mouse lV

37.6

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lntruder Cindamar ll

39.8

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Panache

22.0 tOR

Joy Decision Traveller lnga

Sloopy ll Mistral 30.6

toR

Bear

27.1

roR

Goldrush Pied Piper Rebound J.D. & ComPanY Caper Hang Ten Dixie

24.5

roR

25.1

LMYA

3.4

roR

Raven 24.0

roR

Laughing Whitefish Redhorse Revenge

Stinger

Spring Fever 32.8

toR

21.3

toR

Dobeus

Draltz Drummond Ekstein Elder Ellerman Ellis, M.D. Elv Erickson Eserkaln Fisher Flanary Foley Forney Foster Franks

Owner

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Elaine May Discovery Meridian Cinnabar Happiness ls Sundancer Pronto Tomkenco

36.5

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28.4

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Rage

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Blue Max Stinger Frangipani Cahoots

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Program Golden Goose Rampage

30.7 1 78.1

29.8 27.5

Golin Gundrum Haagenson Haggerty

Rale Div. 33.4 tOR 27.3 LMYA 193.8 M

22.9 LMYA

Hall

46.4 tOR 33.8 tOR

Hall Hardy Harman Hayes ll

27.6 tOR 26.4 LMYA

Henni.ng

Herron Hicks Hicks Hiestand Hillstrom Hoehne Hof reiter Holloway Hooe Howard Howell lrish lverson Jacobi Jacobs Jacobson Jannke Jennings Jeske Johnson Johnston Julian Kaczmarek Kalin Kauppila Kehoe Kimmel Kindsvater Kinney

3.5 LMYA 2,7 LMYA

4.'t toH 27.7

26.9

toR

24.6 3.4

LMYA

25.9 26.6

toR toR

331.1

toR toR

24.5

toR

28.5 LMYA toR

20.7 toR

4.4 rOR

Klairmont Knight

Knight' Kollar, Jr. Kolodziei

36.5 rOR 28.8 LMYA

Korhonen, M.D. Krissoff Kuzmenko Lakits Landwer Langman Lattie

30.6 roR 39.6 rOR 40.1 toR

Lekan

3.4 rOR

Levine Levins

39.7

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3.0

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Lightfoot Lilleberg

Boat Name

Owner

Sundance Magic Quest Orion Talaria Last Hurrah Downtown Turtle Chocorua lmmigrant Licorice Charade Macushla Misty O'Mara Southern Cross New Spirit Bebeto Sundance Compromise Sea Siren Leading Edge Windrover

Lindberg Lindemann Lohan Manning

Alouette Kinky ll Bluechip Windancer Coverage Rhumb Line Fury Fastnet Eagle

Scrappy lV Possum

Whiplash Cavalle Showboat Dona Linda Wind Quesl Not Yet Named Brass Tacks Fancy Free Chocolate Chips Cygnus Wildfire Exit Whirlwind Summer Breeze Moody Blue Cadence Leprechaun Candide Good News

Escapar Cetacean Second Wind Ping

Greased Lightnin Sarabass

Drumbeat Jeannine Carrera Can-Can Escape I I Razzia Free Spirit

Penelope Shamrock Shady Lady Agressive I I Chunky ll Screech Fujimo

Marcy lll Marsh

Martin Mashke

Rale Div.

26.9 tOR 27.8 rOR

3.6 tOR

McNulty

30.2 toR

Nickel Nie Norris O'Donovan, M.D. O'Neill Padnos Paine Peat

35.0 LMYA 30.6 toR toR

3.9 LMYA

25.9 tOR 42.8 tOR

3,0 LMYA J.J

30.6 21.6

toR toR toR

Peever Pesch

30.5 LMYA

Pond

Poquette Porter Proper Pryor Rakowski

24.5 tOR 23.6 LMYA

Ransom Rantz Reagan Reese Regan Reick Rekus Remes

35.9

Reynertson Robbins Robfogel Robinson Robison Rodenkirk

28.9

Roeser

Rosen, M.D. Rosenthal Rosenzweig Rossetti Ruhland Rusnack Sargent, M.D. Scheffer Schermer Schmidtlein Schoendorf, Jr. Schostak

Don Ouixote Whisper Dark Star

OR

Wild Onion Rebel

Sollitt

Hocus-Pocus Hot Spur Bay Bear Dora Vl Foxfire Regenboog Morgan-Reese Wombat Blue Max

Solon Somes, Jr. Stansbury Stearns Stepka Stoel

NoGoS Egret Encounter

Altair Sun Fever

JC

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Seag u I

21.9

LMYA

Cumu us Obsess on

LMYA

Pca Bel Espr r Heritage Susan B Anthony

30.6 3.0 30.5 25.9 25.9

toR toR roR

toR toR

4.1 LMYA 4.0 26.9 31.8 32.0 22.7 4.4

toR roR

toR roR roR roR

34.7

LMYA

Thomas Thoreson Tice Tompkins TriPp Turner Uznis Van Mell Van Slooten Vande Vrede Vandermark Vedder Vedovell Ver Valin Verb Verplank Vickers Von Besser Wadsworth Walch Wallace

Shimmltz Rubalyat

Harmon y Freedom Fantome

Lobo Certare Carn ivorous Warrior Siren Song V Susan

Hobgoblin Alliance Spray

Stillpoint Panacea

E-Z Lady

30.6 loR

Syndicate' Taylor

Vanishing Animal Breakaway Ventu rous Legacy Night Train Patriot Mirage Verboat'n Sleeping Bear Agg ie-Tu Caprice Dandelion Phantom Th underbird Whitecap Ciao

327.5 tOR

roR

Goblin Valkyrie

Hot Flash

LMYA roR roR

22.7

Anna B

Boomerang Aries

26.0 25.5 4.2

Stuck Syme Tank

Agony of Defleet

Rate Div,

Stoll, M.D. Strilky

Smooch

Nam is lvl

Setze

Sheehan Siegel Simonaitis Sletteland Sloan, M.D. Smith Smith

Presto

3.4

Peden, Jr. M.D. Phelps lll Plaxton Pokorny

Schreck Schultz Schwartz

[/armalade

27.7 tOB

Neale Nedeau

Woodpecker

Tangeri ne

McHugh Mclntosh McNamara McPhee Medendorp Meeker Mermer Metcalf Mondry Moodie Mulder, Jr. Murphy

Owner

Sarama

Matthews McAteer McEwan McGuff in

Boal Name

Walsh Ward

Watson Watson Weaver Webster

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31.8

roR

3.4

toR

3.6

LMYA

32.8

roR

4.3

toR

24.9 M 33.1 rOR 27.2 tOR

5.4 tOR

31.9 LMYA

3.0 LMYA

Weese

Westdale Wicklander Wilbanks Wildman Williams, Jr. Winkelhake Wittenberg Wittwer Wolfson, M.D. Wong Woodhouse lll Woodworth

23.9 22.0

LMYA

3.5

LMYA

toR toR 40.6 roH

25.8 tOR 22.0 tOR

Wright Wurtzebach Wyatt Yackness Yavitz Young Ziesmer Zimmet

24.2 tOR 30.6 toR

3.3 LMYA

25.3 LMYA 29.9 LMYA 7

Mackinac been, that the sparkling waters were soon exhausted of the bountiful

How many times have we battered our bodies and our boats to reach that isolated, primitive wooded rock called Mackinac? It is for us a new adventure, though we may have sailed it many times before. But it was nearly 350 years ago that someone other than an Indian first saw the fabled Mackinac. Either Samuel de Champlain in 1615 or Jean Nicolet in 1634 was probably the

first, but Father Claude Allouez in 1669 singled it out for a special description in his

diary as the meeting place and trading focus of the northern waters.

Mackinac was destined to lead Chicago along the road to fame, however, it was not until 1673 that the Louis Jolliet and Jac-

ques Marquette expedition crossed some mud flats at the southern end of Lake Michigan and noted that this was the beginning of the portage to reach the Big River.

Historically, the Indians had used Mackinac as a trading post for unrecorded

years before the Europeans came. The Chippiwa, the Iroquois, the Hurons and other tribes used Mackinac as a neutral zone where furs, clothing and minerals could be exchanged; a peaceful moment between periods of conflict.

As any visitor to the reconstructed fort on Mackinac surely knows, the island has changed hands many times. The French,

depleted, and Mackinac turned to fishing the water's bounty - whitefish and lake trout. Chicago was incorporated in 1837, and by 1852 the railroads were complete from Chicago to the West. The westward

rush in full flood. With industry came wealth, and by 1869 Chicago was the transportation hub ofthe growing country.

Perhaps fittingly, in a bar, a group of eight men interested in the sport of yachting sat down in August 1869 to draw up a charter for first yacht club in Chicago - The Chicago Yacht Club. A fleet of eighteen footers was commissioned and by 1871 the fleet was ready for it's first race. lwo hundred years after Father Allouez wrote of the craft at Mackinac, the sport of yachting made its appearance in Chicago.

But just as Mackinac cycled between good times and bad, the Chicago yacht Club became a victim of the Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871. It was not until the major work of restoring the city was nearly complete, in 1875, that Chicago Yacht

Club, was once again founded. This time it survived and this year it will celebrate its

l05th birthday.

So skillful had the fishermen of

whitefish and lake trout, and a new source of wealth began to sustain the island. The rapid spread of the populatiori westward had provided great fortunes for many, and the clear, cool, sweet air of Mackinac began to attract the wealthy traveler. To this day it is the tourist who sustains the island. Great homes were erected on the island in the late 1800's and it became the fashion for the wealthy to leave Chicago in late summer, when the hot winds of the prairie parched the city,and cruise north.

In August of 1898 five large topsail yachts, two of them sloops and three of them schooners, decided to race to Mackinac. The Yanenna was first in 5l hours, Siren was second, just an hour behind, with lhe Hawthorne arriving just l7 minutes later. Nomad straggled in three days later and Toxteth did not finish. So the pattern was set very early. Throughout the history of the Mackinac the tales abound of close finishes, wild blows with many yachts not finishing, and the long calms and frustrations.

Seven years later, in 1904, the sailing in-

structions were set out much as they are today. "Yachts must be not less than 21 feet class, dny rig. Before starting, Captain of yacht must satisfy the Committee that he

has on board Proper navigation instruments, charts, etc., and that he has a proper log book, which must be kept with hourly entries and handed in at the end of the race, a special prize to be given for the best kept log. There will be four valuable cups and cash prizes paid in gold of $100' $50 and $25 given for schooners, sloops

the British and the Americans have planted their flags over her soil, and each of these

more than once. In 1780 the British com-

mander Patrick Sinclair moved his fort

from the mainland to the heights of Mackinac to better control the straits.

Meanwhile, far to the south, the U.S. purchased a 6 mile square site in 1795 on which Chicago's Fort Dearborn was erected in 1803. The similarity between Chicago and Mackinac began to grow.

The rich natural resources of the north drew commerce to Mackinac. John Jacob Astor founded his fur trading company and soon the wealth of the north could be found on the streets of New York. The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 pulled the migration route onto the Great Lakes from the Ohio River. Now Chicago began to

grow into a focal point for the westward stampede.

By 1830 the rich fur resources were being 8

The CYC Roce Committee 0t fulackinoc lsland in 1928'

The yacht horbor ot Mockinoc lslond os seen from Fort Mockinow in 1938,

and yawls, a cup for time prize, and a club pennant for first boat to cross the finish

line."

If any of the women sailing or skippering today feel that this is the time of Equal Rights in yachting, they may wis[ to pause and reflect that the path was blazed by Miss Evelyn Wright in 1905 when she, and her all woman crew, skippered The Lady Eileen, a

32' sloop, to Mackinac.

But those were not the times of the small

boat. The race was dominated by the likes

of Chicago Mayor William (Big Bill) Thompson and his 8l' W schooner Valmore, and Dr. William Baum's 100' steel hulled schooner Amorita. These giants held sway unti the l9l I race, the year the elapsed and corrected records for the Mackinac were etablished and have not been touched sirlice. Amorila covered the 333 mile course in 3l hours, 14 minutes and

30 seconds. The newly bnilt Movoureen, built to the P Class limits of the Universal rule, did that one better however, with a corrected time of only 28 hours, 3l minutes and 51 seconds. It took an 80 mile an hour gale from the southwest to do it, but they survived, and their record still stands today.

The Universal Rule Prevailed for another I 5 years, but after an R Class sloop won in l9?1, the R's and Q's were banned

in 1926, and in 1927 a Cruising Division was started. The battle of the rules raged for twenty-five more years until in 1952

when the Universal Division was finally dropped. But the Universal designs, those long, wet, narrow, deep, graceful and

powerful hulls, kept on compdting. The

gaffs and top masts, because he didn't trust

blow of 1937 was typical ofthe character of sailors that these designs produced.

"Rubaiyat was off Big Sable when the big storm broke, sailing under double-reefed main and storm staysail. With the wind howling better than 60, her storm staysail blew out and the top half of her mainsail gave way. For six hours Rubaiyol tacked back and forth under storm jib while repairs were made. Finally, halyards were cleared, an old main was hauled and the boat started to make north again. Then the lashings on the slides began to pop and the

his crew to carry sail. Again, Roy Barcal and Otto Schoenwerk beat Vanderbuilt to the use of colored sheets and using a stop watch in regulating the working actions of

jib halyard parted. Repairs were again

made, and Rubaiyot again started footing, with the storm as bad as ever. At 5: l5 Tuesday morning Rubaiyat's bedraggled and weary crew of Henry Rubinkam, Ole

Karas, Fred Peterson, Harry NYe, Jr. Michael McDermott and Leeds Mitchell, Jr., crossed the line first. Only eight boats of the 42 boat fleet finished.

But, back in 1975, Malcom D. Vail, then the senior member of the CYC roster, sum-

med up the spirit of the Mackinac better

than ever I've heard it. "Ruggedness, brawn, and nerve

- that's what we used to

win races. Take Roy Barcal for example.

He never slept, nor left the stick except for ten-minute catnaps which he took in the cockpit all the way to Mackinac. Hardy Fred Porter never took anything along but bread, butter, eggs, bacon, coffee, and canned sardines. 'If you're hungry, help yourself open another can.' William

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Hale Thompson with Volmore. He always wired the clubs of his club-topsails to the

the crew. Bill Hettler was the first to introduce "dry ice" instead of "wet" in the Mackinac Race. He left the whole block in

- we bounced fresh raw eggs on the deck like ping-pong balls,and the bottles of milk stood by themselves. 'Want a drink of milk - get a hammer.'

"Sure we tried out new ideas. Remember

the icebox

Warren Davis' Seawanhaka designed Pequod?Before he bought it, we substituted a wire cable for the mainsheet and a big iron drum for blocks to wind it up with, but this

gear, when you worked it 'right lively', pulled the transom away from the keel.

Yes, we showed progress in sailboat racing and it was all for the good. We sub-

-stituted brains for brawn

block and tackle

-

eyes and lanyards

- winches for turnbuckles for dead-

- Marconi.for gaff rig

aerodynamics for when 'my grandfather and father built sails.' What a change in

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navigation. Little or no dead reckoning anymore. Press the switch - turn the dial- and there she is. Lead line! 'I can't depth -thetheKenyon recorder shows twenty feet points to five knots and the direction finder shows us to within a few hundred yards of where we should be. Just put a pin in the chart and keep on going."

And that, was the Good Old DaYs to Mackinac.

be bothered to count the knots

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Rick Yan Mell.

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The Race Gommittee- Who are those guys?

NiWhile participants are readying their boats and the fleet is gathering, You

might notice a number of people running around in white shirts with at least one owner frantically asking questions, seeking advice and counsel. These are the members of the Race Committee, who

are also frantically running around trying to answer the questions and give sage advice and counsel.

Over the winter months the Race

Management committee has developed and written the sailing instructions and set the other conditions of the race and it is the race committee that makes it happen-the race itself. Specific responsibilities include the sign in and registration of the week prior to the race, the start, the finish, and the results. Put another way, it is account-

ing for those that intend to start, starting them, accounting for last minute drop outs or no shows, keeping track of them on the race course (with

the help of the Coast Guard and Gray's Reef observers), finishing them, accounting for those that did not make it and computing the results.

Once the last starter has crossed the line there is a mad dash to O'Hare for

THE North Central flight to the Island.

While the fleet is moving towards Point Betsie, the race Committee is laboring to open up the Race Committee Trailer which has been stored for an entire year, dusting out the cob webs in the old Coast Guard building (now owned by the Island), setting up radio antennas

and establishing the communication network.

Finally at midnight Sunday the finishing line is manned for the first time and the vigil begins. For the next few days there will be at least 4 people manning the finish line, one on the Gray's reef radio, and one standing bY to sign in the finishers after they have docked.

Should the fleet bunch uP, sleeP goes by the board as a second shift is called

for reinforcements.

Ever wonder how the committee can

pick out finishers drifting acrdss.the line at 2 in the morning on a Pitch black night in a Pea souP fog. This modern miracle is Provided bY the

good graces of a comPanY called Tec which every Year loans us a YerY expensi've, very sophisticated night vision

scope. This has worked so well that it

hal almost permanently beached the committee Avon raft affectionately called Rubber DuckY. It has been

several years since anyone was cast

adrift in it with a pocket compass' a portable VHF Radio and a balkY outboard to spot finishers.

When the last boat has finished, the last protest is heard, the last ream of computer printouts has come off Roy Bowers machine and the last flag has been awarded, the Race committeejob

is finally done.

Who are those guYs in the white shirts. They are the ones who have

given endless time because of their love of the.sport and who have contributed extensive racing experience, knowledge of the rules, judgement, dependability and the courage of their convictions to assure a successful race.

-Ray

Teborek

Sounds simple? Try it some time.

The entire effort involves at least 22 people from January through the week of the race.

In the early going there are the

problems of arranging accommodations and transportation to the Island for this mass of people, moving seeming tons of equipment (computers included) to the Island, arranging for phone lines, setting up an elaborate communication net work with the Coast Guard and Gray's Reef personnel, etc.

By the time the Preparatory work is complete and the last boat is signed in, most Race Committee, members are running on excess adrenalin. While the fleet is milling around the starting line in seeming confusion, the Committee is beginning the starting sequence which must be executed with absolute precision. It's not as easy as it looks. Try

keeping your eyes glued to a starting clock for 3 straight hours of starts while keeping the flat sequences straight counting the number of starters and sail numbers at each start and also keeping an eagle eye for early starters in the middle of a % mile starting line!

A single goof means a PostPonement while the committee regroups and restarts the sequence for the remaining boats.

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Exciting momentsfor crew of NIGHT EXPRESS at start of 1978 race with their spinnaker in thewind gusts.

-Photo

by Carol Singer

Before the first cannon sounds... . . . a lot ofpeopleonshorearedoing

For the past 5-7 Mackinacs, Chisands of hours ofvolunteer work before,

a lot of work.

during, and after the event.

The planning, organizing and conducting of a race of the magnitude of the Chicago-Mackinac involves thou-

Here are the people who did it: The Mackinac Race committees for 1980:

MACKINAC COMMITTEE 1980 Dr. John Bergan, Co-Chairmen Sumner Sollitt

Bob Knight

Dick Latham Tom Lilleberg Daniel McCarthy Jeff Monger Jordan Peters Dr. Robert Potter

ability of finish recorders to '!ick up" sail numbers either from the sails or

Helle Getz

hand held panels.

"The work principle of the system is available light amplification", says Bill Escuidier, NI-TEC sales manager. The unit takes in what is available in terms

of light and multiplies its intensity

thousands of times so that virtual daylight images appear on the screen. The greater the color contrasts (say, black numbers on a white sail), the better the image will appear when amplified on

Al Porzycki Carol Wittwer

the screen.

Grays Reef Observers Joan Castel

Vicky Calhoun Ron Zimmerman

Ray Teborek

Rick Van Mell

NI-TEC has two handscope models

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USCGC Mackinac Observers Bud Lowenstine

Joe Wright, Jr. Art Wong

Dr. John Marquardt Dr. Ed Reinholtzen

Judges

Bill Parks Dr. Robert Potter Lyn Stedman, Jr. Coast Guard Liason Chris Lagen

Publicity Committee Kay Baxter

identification of night time finishers.

Finish Personnel Tom Brame

Robert Manning Ken North Frank O'Donnell

Scott Graham

NI-TECs NVC 100 night vision system

to aid the Race Committee in the

The flawless performance history of

Joellen Longnecker Jack Magee

Bob Davis

cago Yacht Club has had the use of

this unit has greatly improved the

Mardi Green Andy Kiener Harry Kluender

Steering Committee Hill Blackett, Jr. Roy Bowers, Sr. Knight Coolidge

ilumbers In the l{ight

that are applicable for Marine use,

retailing for less than $2000. This is in contrast to the almost $5000 lens and system package that will again be in use at the Chicago to Bayview finish line this year.

Ozzie Smith

More literature and technical information for those who might have a

Social Functions Rear Commodore Homer J. Livingston, Jr. Nancy Watson Dick Nugent

ment available from NI-TEC, 5600 W. Jarvis, Niles, Il. 60648. Bill Escudier can be reached at 647-7702.

use for this high technology equip-

-Tom Lilleberg

Mike Roche Jim Riley Liz Young

For That

RACE COMMITTEE Ray Teborek, Chairman Sign-In:

Very Special

Tom Blott Terry Caselli Ann Moorman

OccasionA Cake from Roeser's 489-6900

Inventories Helle Getz Tom Lilleberg

Frank O'Donnell

Roeser's Bakery

Computer Randy Bowers Roy Bowers, Sr.

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Chicago, lllinois 60647

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Wirrners Of The lvfackinacRace Remarks

Year Winners

Owner

I 898 Vonenno

Jl. R. Crowford Fred Price D. Lowrence

I 904 Vencedor

1905 Mistrol I 906 Vonodis

1907 Vencedor 1908 Volmore

1909 Volmore 1910 Volmore

191 I Movourneen 1

9l 2 Poloris

191 3 Olympion 191 4 Olympion I 91 5 Ledo I 91 6 lntrepid

1921 Virginio

I 922 lntrepid Virginio 192

j

1924 Sori

1925 Virginio 1

926 lntrepid

927 Siren Sholomor I 928 Siren Comet 1929 Blue Moon

1

Bogheera 1930 Siren

Cynthio 1931 Siren

Elizobeth I 932 Princess

Bogheero

933 Siren Chimon 1 934 Princess 1

Elizobeth 1 93

5 Princess

Elizabeth 1936 Hope

Ruboiyot 1

937 Revenge Ruboiyot

1938 Hope

Monitou 1939 Gloriant Bongolore

1940 Lively Lady Bongolore

1941 Lively Lody Breeze

1942 Folcon ll White Cloud

1943 Gloiiont Lossie

1944 Folcon ll Bongolore

Too 1945 Coro Mio

G. S. Steere

G. Tromel w. H. Thompson w. H. Thompson w. H. Thompson E. M. Mills Otto C. Schoenwerk l. O. Heyworth l. O. Heyworth Snite & Eorcol G. B. Currier Snite & Borcol

Cup lnstituted

Blitzen 1947 Coro Mio

Royono lll

1948 Coro Mio Toltohna

Remarks

1949 Caro Mio

(R) L. L. Koras (c) E. B. Tolman, lr. (c) Nicholos l. Geib (R) Harry G. Nye, lr, (R) ll. Anderson (c) Horry G. Nye, lr, (R) P. C. McNulty

Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. C,M.T. Mockinoc Cup Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup Mochinoc Cup C.M.T.

1950 Fleetwood Gole

195/ Escopode Gole

952 Tohuno Fleetwood 1953 Fleetwood I

Vencedor Wrecked

Gvpsv Dest. Horbor-Spgs.

Dest. Horbor-Spgs.

1

954 Toltohno Fleetwood

955 Rongoon Revelry 1 956 Copperheod 1

Fleetwood 1957 DYNA Meteor lll

Only R boot to win

1958 DYNA

Rongoon 1959 Feother ll Mockinoc Cup

(R) Koros

(c) H e rbert (R) Koros (c) H. A. Beoumont (R) H. T. Simmons (c) R. P. Benedict, lr.

(R) Korus Brothers

(c) l. L. llilliomson (R) Koros Brothers

(c) Lynn A. llilliams (R) I edzrykowskiKollgren (c) R. P. Benedict, lr, (R) Karos Brothers

(c) Henry K, Hill

(R) I edzryskowskiKollgren (c) Lynn A. tl/illioms (R) J edzryskowskiKollgren

(c) Lynn A. Willioms

(R) Hermon E, Kornstedt Nothoniel Rubinkom Wolliser & Griffin

Nothoniel Rubinhom Herman Kornstedt lomes R. Lowe A. M. Herrmonn Edw. Lumbard Otto Dreher Edw. Lumbord Otto Dreher Summer )U. D. Scott Udell & Karos Sorenson Thomos

C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. C.M.T. Mochinoc Cup Mackinoc Cup C.M.T. C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup Mockinoc Cup C.M.T, C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup Mackinoc Cup C.M,T. C,M.T, Mockinoc Cup

c.M.T. Mockinoc Cup Mockinoc Cup C,M,T. Mockinoc Cup C.M,T.

c.M.T. Mockinoc Cup Mockinoc Cup C.M.T, C,M.T, Mackinac Cup Mochinoc Cup

Lowrie

c.M.T.

Udell

C.M.T.

(c) Lumbord & Kinsey (R) Koros

Mochinoc Cup Mockinoc Cup

(c) Lumbord & Kinsey (R) V. Thomos (c) Grotes & Knopp (R) L. L. Koros (c) l. B. Ford, lr.

(R) L, L. Koras (c) E. B, Tolmon, lr.

C.M.T. C,M,T. M.ockinac Cup Mockinoc Cup C.M.T. C.M.T, Mockinoc Cup

(c)

(c)

Geib Geib

(R) t.

Schoendorf, lr.

(R) Edgor B, Tolmon (c) N. l. Geib (2) Silbermon-Stern (t ) Normon Sorns (1) C. L. Kotovic (2) N. l. Geib (1) Cloyton Ewing (2) Henry Eurkard (t ) Cloyton Ewing (2) Silberman-Stern (1) Williom G. Peocock, lr.

960 Dountless Freebooter 1961 Blue Horizon

(2) Dr. Dovid Axelrod (2) Thomos l. Honson (t ) Pohn-Pohn Dick Koup

Greetings 1962 Flame

(1) lomes E. Doone

c.M.T.

Bangolore Too 1946 Spindle

Owner

Toltohno

Corlos Alling

Prother & Forrell l, A. Hodwiger B, Corpenter l. A. Hodwiger Prother & Forrell

Year Winners

Borb 1

Sixth Girl

1963 Blitzen f

Meteor lll 1964 X-Borb Tolismon 1965 Chollenge

Blitzen

llin Tice

(2) Joseph Krueger (l) Thomos & l|illiom Schoendorf

Mockinoc Cup Mockinoc Cup C.M.T, C,M.T.

Schoendorf

Mockinoc Cup

Schoendorf

Mockinoc Cup

(1) Moury Declercq

Flying Buffolo

Korl Ness (1) Alfred E. Stern, lr.

(1) Moury Declercq

1967 Diavolo

Ftying Buffolo 968 Comonche Decision 1969 Bay Beo Floying 1

Buffolo

Korl i!css (1) Schoendorf Bros.

(2) Dovid 14. Howell (1) Potrick F, Hoggerty (2) Korl Ness Mourice Declerq

1970 Doro

(t ) Lynn A. lilillioms

1971 Decision

(t ) D. W. Howell (2) R, H. DeRusho

Enduronce Azure 1973 Pied Piper Boy Beo

1974 Tortugo

NoGoT

Mackinoc Cup C.M.T. C.M.T. Mockirtoc

cup

(t ) P, Hoggerty

Mockinac Cup C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup

Cregerf llhorton

Crowley/Siegel

I L. A. Williams lV Fever fl Harry Kostoft Pied Piper III R. E. Jennings Eagle IV l. F. O'Neil 1976 Dora lV I L. A. Williams Tyche II Vitas Thomas Dandelion III R. H. Wadsworth Tortuga IV Creger/Wharton

1975 Dora

C.M.T. Mockinoc Cup Mackinac Cup Clinch Trophy c.M.T. Ritchie Trophy Clinche Trophy C.M.T,

Ritchie Trophy C.M,T.

1977 No over all awards 1978 Scaramouche (lOR) C. E. Kirsch Cood Newsl TLMYA) B. Rekus

Mackinac Cup

1979 Chocolate Chips (10R) Lester/Porter

Mackinac Cup

Note - Abbreviotion explonotion: C.M.T. - "Chicogo-Mochinoc Trophy (R) - "Rocing (Universol) Division" (C) - "Cruising Division"

c.M.T. Mockinoc Cup

(2) J. ll. Cremer

(4) R, Hoogenson E. F, Lekon (s). R. lennings

Windquest (LMYA) R.M. Devos

t2

c.M.T.

C.M,T, Mockinoc Cup C.M,T. Mochinoc Cup C,M,T.

(2) D. W, Howell

1972 Omego

c.M.T.

(2) Henry Burkord (1) Dr, Dovid Axelrod (2) George A. Quondee (2) Robert R. Rothschild (1) Thomos & Williom

(1) Thomos & Williom

1966 Blitzen

Mackinoc Cup C.M.T, C,M.T. Mackinoc Cup Mackinoc Cup C.M.T. Mockinac Cup C.M.T.

(1) - lst Division (2) - 2nd Division (3) - 3rd Division (4) - 4th Division

C.M.T.

C.M.T.

USCGC Mackinaw: Shepherd of the fleet, and host to the

official observers Chicago Yacht Club Observers aboard the USCG Cutter Mackinaw provide averyimportant service for the Mackinac Racing Fleet as it sometimes moves in serpentine course over 300 miles plus to the finish line.

It is our responsibility to keep tabs on every yacht, and this is accomplished by the equipment of the USCG and the talents of

the Captain, officers and crew. The Observers tabulate all information pertaining to the race and have it in readiness. We are always mindful that we are liaison personnel aboard the ship, and are present only as guests and CYC Race advisers.

The Cutter usually takes a mid-fleet position, but always moves toward troubled waters, if a shore station is not able to handle it. We start watches around the clock at 1800 Saturday. Dr. John Marquardt, Fleet Surgeon, Ossie Smith, Bud Lowenstine and Ed Reinholtzen will make up the team. Information as to the position of the yachts csmes from several sources: direct observation, USCG planes, USCG Aux. planes, freighters, daily reports it a designated time for each yacht giving their exact position, and the Cutter's long-range radar for pods of yachts. This information is tabulated on a spotting sheet and is later transferred to a large grid chart. We also keep an alphabetical list of the yachts with their progressive grid positions. If a yacht calls for help, the officer in charge will ask us for its position. It is then decided by the

Captain whether it can be handled by a shore station, helicopter, or the Cutter, according to seriousness of the problem and its.location. I have seen the Cutter very effectively give a lee to a dismasted yacht, standing by until the rigging was lashed aboard and arrangements made for a

USCG shore boat to give a tow, if necessary. ltris being one of the examples of how the Cutter itself does help.

Sunday morning is usually interesting and exciting for us X-Skippers. If the wind has been free, we come upon the different class groupings and it is a sight to behold. If

the wind is hard on the nose, the fleet spJeads out and we start cogitating as to which skippers will go west or east.

Weather prognosticating and strategy play a very important part at this time{and the racing game becomes more interesting. We Observers are usually men who have had many Big Mac races under our belt and are able to assist the Captain by giving the Racing Skipper's viewpoint - as well as a bit of kibitzing. By Sunday night, if it is an uphill battle, we will find the yachts spread over a large area; some take a position so as to have a choice of going west of the Manitous expecting high winds and currents in the Manitou passage, but the bulk of the fleet will windup on the east shore or close to the rhumb line. Our work is more simple, if the yachts are able to sail full and by the compass.

The USCG Cutter Mackinaw is sure a great mother ship for the race, and I am sure every yachtsman realizes this and is very appreciative. The Captain, officers and crew can't be praised enough for their services. The many skippers of the Cutter that I have had the pleasure to meet and know seem to genuinely enjoy this assignment. Many of them raced yachts during their academy days and many have pursued this sport during their days in the service. I have noticed their moments of concern when a yacht or person was in trouble, and also their displeasure when yachtsmen are not considerate.

The pait two years we were very fortunate to have Capt. Gordon Hall as skipper of the Cutter. He covered the race with great skill and it was a joy for us to be aboard with him and his officers. This year the Cutter will be under the command of Capt.

James Hanke. We observers are looking forward to meeting him.

Good sailing to all you skippers and crew

members-we'll see you at the starting line.

It is really something to watch the Fleet Surgeon and the Cutter in action in case of sickness or an injury. I have seen an injured man removed'by the crew of a motorized lifeboat from a yacht under full canvas,

then returned to the Cutter's sick bay for

diagnosis and first aid. A shore-based

helicopter is alerted, and if necessary, the patient is transferred from the bow of the ship to a hospital in short order. If the injury is not serious, the man is returned to

In case of serious ilhis yacht. lness or a death in the family of a yachtsman, the Cutter handles the communications and makes arrangements for the yacht to meet a USCG picket boat from the closest shore station. Here the man is

taken ashore and travel arrangements made to expedite his return home.

This is the l2th year that WBBM News

Radio 78 is coveringthe race. Dale McCar-

ren will be on the air 30 times - seven broadcasts on Friday, thirteen on Saturday, six on Sunday, three on Monday and two

on Tuesday. WBBM is chartering a bimotored plane to cover the course. Reports will be made to the Cutter as well as to the general public. This is great publicity for yachting and we sure appreciate this coverage on this greatest of fresh water races.

It is true that we observers have a box seat to view the greatest fresh water race in the world, but it is not true that we are just observing as the word implies. We are PR men for the Yachtsmen, we tabulate all info pertinent to the race, we are on call to give advice on the race, we keep a detailed log, and when the race is over we have a critique.

Dr. Ed. Reinholtzen Chairman, Observers Committee

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ISLAND GOATS SAILING SOCIETY Photos by Dick Nugent

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Vice Commodore Sumner Sollitt presenting

trophy to Lynn lltilliams.

L ro R., Ted Lumbard, Director & Prize chairman, Bud wenzel, Director, Frank o'Donnell, Guest of Honor, Tom Richards, Treasurer, Jim Nolan, Director, chuck Norris, secretary, d Ken Kohanzo, Commodore, Sumner Soilrtt, Vice Commodore.

Annual awards were Presented, new

members installed, and an exciting movie was shown at the yearly meeting of the Island Goats Sailing Society, held at the Belmont Harbor Station. Seventy members and guests attended the May 16 dinner, which featured a Goat-sponsored free cocktail hour.

In recognition of his distinguished sailing record spanning 63 years, Eddie Schnabel was presented the Society's Fresh Water Award. He has won more awards during his 54 years of racing in the Mackinac than any other man. His experiences cover many types of boats, including his famous R-boat Yankee.

Lynn Williams was awarded the "First Island Goat to Mackinac" trophy in the I.O.R. division aboard Namis. Herman Van Mell received the trophy in the LMYA division aboard Vanishing Animal.

Special guest Frank O'Donnell was made

an honorary ISland Goat for his many years of enthusiastic help to the Mackinac fleet.

Bruce Danly, Richard Froberg, Arthur

trBlanc and Gene McCarthy were welcomed as new members of the Society, each haviag sailed in the required 25 ChiiagoMackinac Races. This brings the number of Goats to 87-many of whom have fled to

sunnier climates. Several loyal out-of-

towners come to the annual meeting, this year including Charlie Kotovic, Roger Jordan, Shuff Willman, Nate Bryant, Tom Richards and Ralph Nicolazzo.

The evening ended with an exciting film of the 1979 Sydney-Hobart Race provided

by Shuff Willman. Island Goat Society

Director Ed Schultz graciously furnished and operated the projector.

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Following the first Tune-up Contest of the year, Power Yacht Fleet members celebrated the Annual Kick-Off event in grand form.

Smoothly executed as always, cocktails flowed to a superb dinner followed by the musical entertainment resulting in a lively dance floor as crowded as the Monroe Harbor Tender on a Sunday afternoon.

Bill Templeman, Power Yacht Fleet Chairman presided at the event which brought over 95 members and their guests.

Vice Commodore, Roy Spanjer and past Commodores Don Buckingham and Will Haig were honored following the dinner.

Howard Berman announced the forthcoming events including the Rhumb Line, Annual Cruise on July 3, and the Dockside Event chaired by Don Clark and scheduled in July.

With clear skies and fair seas, yachtsmen, their craft, and the club were brought together setting the mood for another enjoyable season.

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RATHER BE LAND SATLTNG.''

Aprtl2, 7980. fuan Paw Lake, on th,e Neuad,a/ California bord.er, Except for the mirage glowing on the horizon, there ign't a drop of water in sight out here.

Folks say the lake takes on six or eight inches of water, now and then.

But for the time being, it's doing a gteat impreesion of being bonedry.

The International America's Cup

land sailing regatta has just ended.

No new offrcial speed records this year. But the Harkin brothers, Olaf and Peter, have once again held on to the championship, sailing their thirty one foot Millcnium.Facfor around the marks at seventy knots or more!

And here you are. With an oppor-

tunities-like-thisdon'tcom e-by-veryoften chance to experience state-ofthe-art land sailing aboard the Courageous of land yachts!

The sun sank behind the mountains

a few minutes ago. The wind's pickin' up. And a chill fills the air as you slip

on the ski goggles and helmet.

Or maybe the chill isn't in the air at all. Maybe it's the sudden realization of the awesome potential of what you've

just gotten yourself into. (Yesterday they were cruising at 80 knots.)

But a chance like this one doesn't

of what you're doing, till you glance over your shoulder and see the countries' only other serious maxi-boat contender barreling along through your roosterbail at more than eixty knots! short awfully fast.

It's time to come about!

turn faster and sharper than you'd

wind while Lake Michigan is still full

ever dare turn the family car.

This time, you pull out all the stops.

Sheet in even harder. And suddenly

realize that there's one feeling out here that's totally different from the lake sailing you're used to-no meaningful apparent wind.

Drifting through the firet turn, the main seneation was white knuckles as the G-force pressed you against the cockpit eide. Now the only sensation is a sixty mile an hour wind coming

A running push, hop-skip-jump-and Bqueeze into the cockpit puts your feet

on the aircraft pedals that act as your helm.

You sheet in tight. Veer off of the wind. And you're off! _ A minute later you're doing forty,

but it feels like a hundred. And you

don't even appreciate ttre magnitude

blown face.

And reflect.

Sailing.

Faster than the legal driving speed.

A winter sport you could get into for less than the cost of two sails.

A sport that's more fun than most things you could do with yourclothes

So much for the straight-away. At speeds like this, the lake gets awfully

You ease into the first turn. And soon find that a thirty one foot land yacht has so much beam that you can

come along every day. So you go for it.

You roll to a stop.

Extract yourself from the fuselage.

Wipe the desert dust from your wind

on. And a chance to compete before the

of ice bergs.

Land sailing.

It just might be a real alternative to two weeks in the Bahamas! papenek

straight from the bow!

To "feel the slot" you steer until you feel maximum acceleration. Then hold

it on course.

It's an eerie sensation. Especially when you consider that the wind's

picking up, and you realize that you're gonna need almost a quarter mile of luffrng to stop. (If you could only figure out what direction will produce luffrng.)

Finally you find it.

The author at Mach. O.

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an unencumbered view of Monroe St.

Harbor. The reason for the gathering was the Annual Ladies'Luncheon and Fashion Show. The party was planned and staged

by Nancy Watson, through the kindness

and cooperation of Saks Fifth Avenue, using their line of summer clothes, and their lithe models. The music was fast and the showing superb.

After a cocktail hour and lunch, the sw

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At each table was an arrangement of jonquils and white carnations, enhancing the enjoyment of calavoritrus salad, individual beef Wellington, asparagus, and strawberry cheesecake. Nancy introduced the new manager of the Monroe St. Station, Raymond Adams, to welcoming applause.

-Dixie Dowrie

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while they would not necessarily go along as officiat crew members, they

could be helpful while at the same time covering the event for their respective media. If you can assist the Committee by accommodating one of these press members, please call Jim Riley, Chair-

man, PR Committee at (312) 5274260.

ISLAND GOATS!

Out of your easy chairs, and off the golf course - have you ever thought of your

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STAR NEWS FOR C.Y.C. After the first three club races it's hard to

3, Wright No. 4, Cozzens No. 5, and the

Maine, and Coolidge each gaining a victory.

The tune-up races were abandoned due to fog on Saturday, May 24th but Sunday

Mother nature was the real winner in A-3 as she produced a barrage of weather conditions including 14-18 knot breezes from a wide variety of directions, calms, light to heavy rain, and an occasional glimmer of sunshine. Our C.Y.C. Olympic team members Peter Wright and Todd

find the fleet hot shot this year with Parks,

provided a perfect sailing day with l2-16 knot winds out of the north. Bill Parks with his super crew Bob Vickery took the lead early and never gave it up. Robbie Maine appeared to have second place locked up but Terry Bowman caught him on the second beat. The fleet followed with the Hankes, Bill Wright, Warren Cozzens, and

the Froelichs. Dave Cornes our '79 Club Champ was having great fun back at the dock laying his boat down to fix a halyard so he missed all the race.

A-2 promised a slow day as the Committee postponed the start in the shifty winds. Bitl Parks port-tack start left him behind the Froelichs. Robbie Maine was first to the weather mark, all boats bunched together on the reach, Robbie got blanketed by an Etchells and Parks rounded the reaching

mark first, followed by Hanke, Wright, Froelich, Maine and Cozzens. The fleet split on the second reach with Maine and Froelich to one side of the course and the rest to the other, proving the majority is not always right, Maine and Froelich had a commanding lead at the leeward mark which Robbie held to the finish. Calms and shifts juggled the contestants on the last beat to result in Parks as No. 2. Hanke No.

Froelichs last again.

Cozzens were on the race course in reverse positions as Todd was "driving" a borrowed boat. Todd led for a good portion of the race but Knight Collidge came out of left field to win on the final beat followed by

Todd, Bill Parks, Bill Wright, Maine,

Hanke, and Jeff Cozzens.

All day long competitors had been eyeing the west for a forecasted storm which hit

after the race was finished. Most boats took hard knockdowns with the first blast and two of the more seasoned skippers, Bill Parks and Todd Cozzens, swamped in what was apparently a stronger blast than

in other areas. Neither boats' floatation

worked as intended but neither boat sank and everyone got home safely. The Star Fleet would like to thank crews of Wild Pansy and Southern Cross for t6eir tow lines. Without your help this could have become a bad day in our memories. The most noticeable result of Saturday's events was seen on Sunday when the Froelichs were found testing (he floatation on their Star.

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accommodatingly was DSQ in the first race, and Sam Clarke in Gleam was DNF they did this to give the kidsa break. Midge was not as nice, she hung in there and got second. The other two boats to finish were the Yellow Banana, Mel Guthrie, and the Tinsel Toy, e.g., Frank Gutowsky and Dennise and Lee Schwerin. If Frank would slow down on the beer, the boat would go faster.

The second race started with a threatening sky, and a very light breeze. No one believed the weather fo recast until it rained and blew and squalled, we are told up to 50 MPH winds. Of course the visibility was zero, but sly Alan did it again. Gleam was second, Misty third, Midge fourth, Spark-

le fifth. The all girl crew on Cock Robin had aboard a new male member, who looked rather beat when he. came in, but Nancy, Terry and Joan werejust fine, thank you.

The forecast for the rest of the summer is

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-Dixie Dowrie

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Dintng of ottr Chicago Yacht Club Apart from the view of Chicago's harbor and skyline, the fine facilities at your Club's two locations, and the competent and

motivated staff; The Chicago Yacht Club boasts fine cuisine with interesting variety, served by attentive members of the staff, and reasonably priced to provide you with value received.

The slightly revised club calendar provides you with details on the normal service

hours at both the Monroe and Belmont facilities plus information on our popular buffet luncheon and dinner service as well as the planned Club events. Post this calendar on your bulletin board for all your family planning.

Our popular Thursday evening buffet dinner, served at the Monroe Clubhouse during the off-season, has been traditionally transferred to the Belmont station during the summer. The selection is very extensive and as complete as you would have found

downtown, but your attire can be very informal, and the atmosphere is casual. It would help if you'd call your reservation in to Carey Norkus, our Belmont Managerat 477-7575, to avoid disappointment. The modest price is $8.50 for adults, and we welcome children 12 and under at 55.00. If you have a "highchair" youngster, there

The Tuesday and Friday buffet luncheons at The Monroe Clubhouse provide a great variety and a real feast. If you haven't tried this lately, bring your important clients and friends to indulge in an elegant presenta-

tion. You'll like it!

Perhaps the most popular buffet service is

our great Sunday Champagne Brunch, every week from l2:00 noon to 2:30 p.m..

Whether you like Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash, Chicken Livers, Melon and Citrus slices, Lox and Bagels with Cream Cheese, dozens of other items . . . orjust the Champagne, if you're not a regular customer ($8.75 per person), you are missing out. All of this is, of course, on a very low caloric basis!

During the summer months, we have had great success ioproviding Buffet Dinner on Sunday evening also from 6:00 to 9:00 P. M. on a basis similar to Thursday evening.

Because this is popular, we suggest that you call Lew Foster with your reservation (8617777).

At Belmont, we are offering full br&Kasts on our menu for Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m., with juice and danish or donuts before this. We'lI do the same at Monroe if the demand for such service

will be no charge.

becomes apparent.

A typical selection on our Thursday evening buffet will be as follows, although we will vary the hot items every week:

but we'll never accomplish this. We've

We are trying to be all things to all people,

introduced new good items, and we hope

you'll like them. The trusty hamburger is a mainstay, but, for variety, will you try our Chickenburger? We hope so. A lot of work has been done to give you a better Club Restaurant facility, and we're confident that we're making important strides. Try us . . . you'll like us!

Your staff . . . the guy behind the swinging doors, our Chef, Charlie Stevens, is one of the best. You can rely upon him for quality and continuity in producing meals which

you will enjoy that will impress your

guests. Our Maitre d' Hotel of many years, Lew Foster, runs a tight ship in the dining room service operation at Monroe. He will greet you, seat you, and guide your luncheon or dinner service properly.

There is one more important facet upon we

must touch, our private dining and banquet facilities, seasonally available at both Club locations (it's complicated, and we won't detail it here). We have the facility

and staff to handle a great extent and variety of functions. Although we are currently accommodating many such special party requests, we can handle many more.

We are versatile and capable to provide many different types of services. Our Cater-

ing Manager and expert in this is Sandy Keeney. If she doesn't have answers to all your questions right away, she'll get them for you promptly. Whether the group you bring to The Club is your own or referred to the Club by you as a sponser, we have varied facilities, and we can do a good job.

Our track record is very good, and you will be pleased with our services.

Green and Black 0lives, Radishes, Carrot Sticks Celery Stalks, Scallions, Caulif lower Heads Steamboat Roast Round of Choice Beef, au Jus Broiled assorted fillets of Fish, Lemon Butter Broiled Quarter tender Chicken Baked Lasagna, Parmesan Au Gratin Potatoes Peas, Mushrooms, and Onions Fresh Corn on the Cob

Herring in Sour Cream Sliced Hard Salami Sliced Bologna Macaroni Salad Potato Salad Cole Slaw Cucumber Salad in Sour Cream Sliced Tomatoes Sliced Swiss Cheese Sliced American Cheese Pickled Beets Chix Pea Salad Kidney, Waxed, and Green Bean Salad Chicken Salad Tuna Fish Salad

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Mixed assorted Greens for Salad Bacon Bits, Chopped Onions, Chopped Egg, and Croutons

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:-ench, Bleu Cheese, Russian, Vinaigrette, or 0il & Vinegar Dressing Molded Jello with Fruit Cottage Cheese l -ocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream Fruit and Melon Tray Layer Cake Cheesecake with Strawberries Fruit Pie Rolls, Butter, and Beverage

's& Tfio hkefront Fatorites Chotolate ,Vousse (at left) and Cheesecake with Strawberries (at right vith Chef Charlie Stevens).

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August 2nd, Saturday 1530 hours to Sunday 1200 hours Dress Ship at Port Cocktails: 1730 Dinner: 1930 Power Yacht Committee - Chicago Yacht Club

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He's a Believer Nowl to saving your life. A'Tarmer-john" type We thank Todd Cozzens for sharing this experience with us as a reminder of alertness for water safety.

Mitor

those typical It started out as one of -The dreary days. The forecast was 5-15 knots variable in direction. A storm system was to pass mid-morning far to the north. I went down to the harbor and prepared my i0 year old borrowed Buchan boatfor our first elimination race of the season. Peter Wright, my normal skipper, had agreed to

crew for me. We threw in a couple of tattered old lifejackets and headed out for the course. We managed a second in the light air race as it began to rainjust at the finish. As the wind slowly picked up to about l5 knots as we were beating in, Peter made sure that the halyards were free of snarls. Way ahead, over shore, we heard distant grumblings of thunder. As I looked up at the mainsail to see if we were set up properly for the increased wind, all of the sudden a big bubble formed near the top. I quickly tried to feather the boat up into the wind to let the incredible puff pass but it was no use, because the rudder was completely out of the water. At this point, the

boat was completely laid over with the mast tip about two feet off the surface.

Water had already begun cascading into the boat and rushed toward the bow, with the halyard outlets on the mast already submerged at this point. The action of the wind against the laid over hull was enough to keep the boat laid over. I looked behind me and Bill Parks boat had done the same thing and his crew was out on the keel! Our

about 5 minutes later, some big boats, which had just finished a race, came to our

wet-suit (full length but sleeveless) will keep you warm, provides extra padding

rescue and we towed in safely to the harbor.

The other six or seven Starboats behind us had seen our misfortune in time to get their

arms. Wear the jacket, too, if not at all times then at least at the slightest sign of

sails down.

The puff was somewhere in the 60-70 knot range. Parks remarked later that in 45 years of racing Stars, he had never encountered a knockdown like this one. Peter and I both have 25 years combined experience in the boat and considered ourselves seaworthy. We realized later that we were completely at the mercy of the boat and its capability to withstand the conditions.

Sure we could have dropped the sails in anticipation but we had absolutely no prior warning, as in most storms, that the puff would come (in fact it came well ahead of the storm). We did learn some very sobering lessons which I urge all sailors, especially those who consider themselves most experienced, to take heed of: l. It can happen to you. Never think for one momentihat youiability alonJis going to save you. Neither your gold star nor the fact that you came thiough the big storm of ten years ago unscathed is going to mean a thing when your boat starts going down.

2. If you have not done a flotation test on your boat or have done one half-seriously, do it before you go out next time. Continually check your airbags for holes and your bulkheads for water. The flotation test will show you exactly the areas of the boat which require maintenance.

3. Assume that when in trouble, you will not be rescued. The boat is not only a big

boat only had hairline flotation, and we

life-jacket, it will keep you from being

felt that,at any minute she would go down.

Bill's boat had two double bottom tanks, a forward and aft bulkhead. We were both completely awash. His boat, however, was

exposed to the cold water. When the storm hits, everyone else around you will be in trouble with their own problems. A crash boat or Race Committee boat will not be able to see everyone.

4. Get the best life-jacket you can find and wear it. Don't be a tightwad when it comes

floating considerably higher than ours, which had two large airbags forward and

an aft bulkhead. As the puff subsided

Now there are better wrys to heep exeeutiues

and professionals healthy.

when hiking and will not tire you out in the

threatening conditions. Don't think of yourself as Mr. Macho, either. When the wind is blowing 30 knots offshore no Tarzan-type or Mark Spitz protege is going to make it against the wind.

All you'll need is one incident to sober you up and that could be too late-so act now. There was one other lesson which I learned very vividly-When properly equip-

ped, a Starboat can be one of the safest

boats on the water. One of the Melges boats which was out'that day also swamped but was able to sail herself dry. This boat

had two forward bulkheads, a double bottom, and an aft bulkhead which comes all the way forward to the aft deck coaming. During the flotation test of this boat, water was reversing out of the bottom bailers as the boat floated with l0 inches of freeboard (full of water). All Star builders the world over are now building boats with similar arrangements. For the older boats,

your local boatyard can easily install a plywood bulkhead which weighs only a few pounds. Airbags, ifyou can keep them away from protruding objects such as bolts and splinters, weigh only a few ounces a piece and are easily installed. Locate boatyards and chandleries in your area which are equipped with the above.

Sometimes all we think about in Starboats is speed, speed, speed. We work on our boats all winter long to obtain an increase of l/ l0th of lVoin performance. I know now that I'll at least start giving equal time to safety. The only thing the 600 grit

wet-sanding job on your hull is going to do is make your boat sink all that much faster if you haven't considered safety as

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-Todd

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RHUMB LINE a sunny and clear day for the 90 mile run to Saugatuck, Michigan. Around 3:00 AM Saturday morning thunderstorms swept the Saugatuck harbors threatening an exciting second day run to Milwaukee. However, as the fleet departed the harbor only sporadic fog and rain appeared 20 percent of the day adding to the challenge of the contest. Participants have commented both days were two of the best weather

Bill TemPleman The annual Rhumb line event began

with a Thursday evening dinner for the participating yacht ourners and guests.

Guests of honor at the dinner included

Commodore J. McDonald of Michigan City Yacht Club, Commodore L. Marks of South Shore Yacht Club, and representatives of U.S. Coast Guard,

the Glenview Air Group, and the Weather Burcau Friday moming brought

days in years for the Rhumb line.

Sunday morning the Milwaukee skies brought a serious storm from the North/ Northeast that contained winds up to 40 knots. After consideration of Aviation weather the Protest Committee, headed by Nick Giovan and including Bill Templeman and Bernie Wiczer decided to scrub the race event for Sunday which included the return run to Chicago. Empty Pockets, Mist and

Committee mernbers were enthused by the active participation reflected in the attendance which included new participants showing excellent competition. The six flags awarded, instead of nine due to Sunday's weather, went to six different individuals showing the quality of the event's competition.

The race results were as follows: Chicago to Saugatuck lst-Will Haig/ Mist 2nd-Bob Wott/Cyn-Bob 3rd-Bernie Wiczer/ Bernie's Tune Saugatuck to Milwaukee

Cynbob returned to Chicago and the other participants were transforted to the Sunday Cocktail wrap-up at Chicago Yacht Club by chartered bus.

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st-Marvin Levine / "Emm-Ell"

2nd-Bill Templeman/ Empty Pockets 3rd-Tom Fisher/ Impatient

OVERALL lst-Bob Wott/Cyn-Bob 2nd-Marvin kvine / "Emm-Ell" 3rd-Will Haig/Mist 4th-Bill Templeman/Empty Pockets 5th-Tom Fisher/ Impatient

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House Rules: Honor Your Fellow Members by 0bserving Them Recent behavior problems at the Monroe Street Station indicate that perhaps not all CYC Members are aware of certain of the Chicago Yacht Club House and Ground Rules.

These rules appear each yearin your

annual CYC Directory (in the 1980 directory, beginning on page 52).

For your convenience, two of these rules-regarding Monroe Street parking and proper attire in the Monroe Street Station-are reproduced in their entirety on this page.

Regarding Monroe Street parking: the CYC is fortunate to have many parking spaces, available free to Members on a first-come first-served basis.

When these are all in use, allowing legally-required fire lanes, obviously the Club cannot accommodate any more automobiles.

It is unfortunate that some drivers have failed to understand this fact, and

have abandoned their cars with more

emotion than reason.

Please be advised: when the Monroe Street Station parking lot is full, please

proceed to public parking facilities nearby.

telephones, lounge, and Mackinac room

bar are off limits to cut-offs, short shorts, and-alas-too-scantily-clad

Club personnel cannot retrieve your keys, or be responsibleforyourcarin

ladies. So also are the contiguous out-

any way. The responsibilities-and any consequences-are 10070 the concern of

side areas viewed through the windows of these rooms. What looks good in its

the automobile owner. No Member's automobile will be admitted to the lot unless a 1980 CYC parking sticker is affixed to the windshield. And, on busy summer weekends, only one car at a time per member will be admitted

proper setting merely looks naive and embarrassing in an improper setting.

Do not impose on other Members who have invited guests to enjoy the dignity of the most prestigious yacht club on Lake Michigan. In return, they will not

on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The fire lanes shall always be kept clear.

Regarding proper aftire: thanks to the size of the Monroe Street Station there are various areas within the Clubhouse which can be set aside for various styles of attire.

Please read the rules, because Club employees have been ordered to apply them.

Please do not embarrass yodrself,

your guests, or other Members by trying to disregard the standards. Specifically: the main dining room, the area surrounding the counter, indoor

House Rule 7. MONROE STATION VEHICtE PARKING-Unless otherwise required for special events as may be decided f rom tinie to time bythe Stations Committee: A. All cars using the parking lot must be identified by a C.Y.C. decalto be displayed on the lower right hand corner of the windshield. A maximum of two decals will be issued to each Member. These decals must be applied to the windshield, as they will not be honored unless so mounted. ln case the driver is a Cuest entering at the invitation of a Member, the attendant will ask him to fill out a registration card giving his name and the name of the sponsoring Member.

Members arriving in a car other than their own may be admitted to the parking lot by showing their current membership car:d, and completing a registration card for the automobile.

B. The parking lot shall be used by Members only in conjunction with the use of the facilities of the Club.

Members are not permitted to use the parking lot as a convenience for a shopping or other trip to downtown Chicago nor as a means of daily parking privilege for those Members working in the downtown area.

C. No overnight parking will be allowed under any circumstances except in those cases where a Mepber's yacht is moored in the C.Y.C. slip and dock facilities and unless the Member's yacht is registered with the dockmaster as provided in Rule 6.

D. The Manager may, at his discretion, determine when the parking lot has reached its capacity in the interest of the public safety and fire control and may deny access to a Member or Cuest at that point.

impose on you when you arrive in sartorial splendor!

The Captain's cabin is available for informal dress. And, the north entry door into the Captain's cabin should be used by informally-clad members who wish to use the rest rooms, by proceeding up the north stairs to the second floor rest rooms.

Each of us who makes application for acceptance into membership in a private club does so in order to gain the

protection of the standards that club has set. Each member has a right to expect adherence to these standards from each fellow member.

E. No Cuest parking will be allowed between the hours of 1500 on Friday and 1600 on Sunday f rom the period May 1 to September 15 or during any scheduled Club

activity.

F. When guest parking is permitted, a fee shall be charged at the rate of $4.00 per day or any portion thereof. The fee will be charged to the sponsoring Member's account.

House Rule 18. ATTIRE A. Monroe Restaurant - This facility is maintained for dining with all Members and Guests being required to dress as follows: All Ladies are required to dress in appropriate dresses, slack suits, jackets, and blouses.

Male Members and Cuests must be attired in suits or in slacks and jackets and appropriate foot and neckwear.

B. Captain's Cabin

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This facility is maintained for

Members and Cuests to be attired informally with the minimum dress to be Bermuda shorts, shirt (or blouse), and appropriate footwear.

C. Mackinac Room This facility is available for Mem-

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bers and Cuests to be attired appropriately as described

above with the rules governing the Monroe Restaurant in effect from October 1 through May 15. During

the yachting season, informal attire similar to that described under Captain's Cabin above will be acceptable until 6:00 P.M., after which the Monroe restaurant dress code applies.

D. Belmont - This facility is maintained for Members and Cuests to be attired informally with the minimum dress to be Bermuda shorts, shirt (or blouse), and

appropriate footwear.

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FLEET REVIEW

and his committee, was judged an unqualified success by the skippers and their crews participating. In contrast to previous years spent bouncing on the waves outside the breakwater, the Review was preceded this year by a

leisurely morning of boat hopping at the club docks. Many boats came into their assigned slips Saturday night, and early morning arrivals joined the

group as they pulled in. Blues and

whites began to appear in the crowd as brunch was announced, and the crowd filled the dining room from wall to wall.

Dozens"of pictures were taken as the dressed boats were filling the slips and all were admired.

As two o'clock aPProached, boats were boarded and John Ciesar orchestrated the sequencing of boats entering the pattern. One by one boats left

the dock and formed into a Parade

south of the club. Proceeding down the

fairway and around the harbor, ships

passed in review at the Clubship accompanied by Dick Nugent's descriptions of each yacht, skipper and crew for the sizable audience and officers.

Another circuit of the harbor was made, with some boats continuing down the wall past the Planetarium.

Everyone returned to their slips and

joined the on-shore crowd on the patio.

A lively group convened in the bar

to enjoy the music of Bill Bailey's

Banjo Band, overflowing to the patio and boats as the day wore on. An overwhelming attendance at the even-

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Mornine Star Paradisf /

Fantome Sandi Galotea

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Mid America Felicity Argail

Carol Lee Top Cookie

Sun Sea Dawn Notre Cherie V

Mizzonor VIII

Neraida Aldebaran

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Cordelia Lalla

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MACKINAC RITUAL

At last you have started. The chaos of the start is behind and all hands are concentrating on moving north as fast as possible. If you want to keep up the

ritual, (if you've even read this far you

there seems to be some correlation between those who ask stale questions and those who are called over early at the start. (Have you ever seen a baseball umpire change his mind?) Likewise, it is a toss-up between the patrol craft who diligently try to keep starters out of the starting area and skippers who try to demonstrate their complete mastery of profanitY when kePt from the starting area. This is one of those ultimate tests of diplomacy which requires the tact of a Kissinger.

must have some interest), it's time for

the standard line: "Stay west of the rhumb line." Good luck. This one ranks right up there with, 'the best layed plans of mice and men .".

Suffice it to say, here is where You separate the sheeP from the goatsIsland Goats that is. Somehow, there is

something in the nostrils of those Goats who have done this 25 times or

more which can detect the Horse-of

Mackinac better than even the latest Loran. Trust to them and You will

spend the rest of your days polishing silver.

The next part of the ritual is totally oredictable. The most naive member Lf th.

will be the first to speak' It's

"r.*he or she is the onlY one not that thinking of what is coming next, but it is the novice who speaks first. It goes

like this. "Gee, at this rate, we'll finish by l:30 Monday afternoon." Pocket cilculators have made this part of the ritual into a precise parody of reality.

It is carried to six decimal places and pronounced with the authoritY of a Papal Encyclical. That is the surest way

known to skiPPers to change their fortune, usually for the worse' So avoid this trap at all costs' If you must play this game, Put a little money where your mouth is and write down finish times for a dollar aPiece on Saturday evening----closest one takes the pot.

The Bridge is another of those Potential traps. This is not the "bridge" we think of associated with the Medusa Challenger, but (etherial music swells in the background) the Mackinac Bridge.

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edge condominium or rrrite to: ine M, D'

while sailing north to Gray's Reef. It's towers poke into the eastern sky above the evergreens and seem almost within a nine-iron shot. But don't be tempted by the Sirens. Those twin towers are yit a Waukegan race awaY and will hang forever in the eastern sky before they tower overhead. It took you 300 miles before you had a straight run at the Bridge, but manY times the whole race starts over right there. Beware the fickle currents in the Straits.

And when you've fought those final five miles from the Bridge to the finish, and seen the whole race reduced to the equivalent of an afternoon's sail, the riiual will have almost played it's final

hand. The number of racers going aground, starting their engines before the finish line and losing precious minutes in the last mile is as high as the grains of sand on Sleeping Bear. Only

then is the importance of good, warm clothes, good hot food and rigid watch systems appreciated. For those who do they have the strength to go that final five miles as fast as they did the first five.

If you've gone the route this far; if you've lived the ritual, you are now in that class of people who have "done a

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A Few Lessons From The Michigan City Race This year's Michigan CitY weekend produced weather of the extremes: Satu.duy's race ended in a scorching drifter, while Sunday's rain, wind, and l2 foot seas will remain memorable for some time to come. In either case, the elements punished the fleet's sailors, diminishing their efficiency and capabilities. Also, I suspect, many became

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apathetic towards the race and correct sailing procedures.

A wise skipper will attack this problem in two waYS: first, he will attend directly to the comfort of his crew by preparing his boat accordingly, insisting on proper dress and diet, and keeping his team actively involved with sailing the boat. Secondly, he will race his boat with a mind towards his crew through improvement of the boat's workability, increased efforts to produce boat speed, and develoPment of better handling techniques. Of course, he should always keep an eye towards the weather. The two Michigan CitY races serve as good examPles.

Saturday's race occured in a low

pressure system preceding a cold front.

The prevailing southerly was over-

come by the induced sea breeze, a 'thermal". The bulk of the fleet finished in light, downwind conditions. The glassy seas and hazy skies accentuated

the sun's glare, causing unprotected eyes to squint. This action consumes up to 2570 of the body's energy. Also, skin burn easily in these "microwave

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oven" conditions. The 80 degree tem-

perature and sun burn caused dehYdration which upset the blood's electrolyte balance, resulting in weakness and a decline of coordination. People tended to lose their normal appetites.

Thus, heat and glare raPidlY become the crew's worst enemy.

Our wise skipper begins his battle with the elements by stocking his boat with the appropriate items. Extra visors and sunglasses are needed, as is sun-

screen. Also, there should be an ample provision of water for each person (not

"soft drinks") Next, he should insist that people protect themselves from the sun, beginning early in the race.

There is little chance of obtaining a sun tan, so almost always wear a shirt. Lots of water must be drunk, at least an amount which will pass through. Lunch ought to be attemPted at the normal hour. Finally, the crew can be rotated so that no one person has to stare at the sails for a long time. This means re-

placing the spinnaker trimmer often, and maybe letting him go below to be tactician and water boy for a while.

Needless to say, the helmsman should also change frequentlY. Tacking downwind in light air is the best remedy for lethargy that I know.

Also, it usually is fast. Start out by going out some nice week night and developing some tacking downwind tables. Polar charts, indicating suitable sail combinations, are another

possibility. Now, assuming that you have used your table and are now

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tacking downwind during a race, there are many things the crew can do to go faster. Start steering your boat up and down in the puffs and lulls, working with your spinnaker trimmer and the

man on the after guy. In these light airs, apparent wind changes rapidly, so

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The small sails may be dragged out

from under the pile.

Sailstops can be distributed up forward. Sandwiches ought to be made in advance. All loose gear down below can be stowed. Life jackets and harWatered-down sailors after uno'rougho day from Michigan City.

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Michigan City Race there is lots of roomforadjustments. If you are successful, maybe a staysail is in order (consult your polar chart) and the spinnaker sheet lead can be moved aft. Or perhaps you should start jibing on every lift. Since these maneuvers do not consume all of your crew's capabilities, send someone below to listen to the radio and divine a probable new wind. Also, laylines and apparent wind on the next jibe can be determined.

Finally, try to assign people comfort-

able positions for their tasks. Sheets should be passed up forward into the shade, or trimmers placed where they

do not have to look into the sun. All these activities should keep your crew alert and interested in the race.

Sunday's return occured in the low pressure wake of the north to south moving cold front. The resulting rain and cold produced classic conditions for hypothermia, a cooling of the body.

The general symptoms are shivering and a desire to sleep. Also, motor coordination is affected. The large seas promoted seasickness. If afflicted by both of these maladies, the sailor is weak, nauseous, and disinterested in his surroundings.

It is the skipper's responsibility to maximize his crew's comfort under such conditions. Preparation is important; he should insure that each person brings along a change of clothes, including wool sweaters, and warm shirts.

Also, a complete_ foul weather suit is requisite, with all leaks fixed. A sou' wester warms the head and aids visibil-

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nesses should be made available to the

ity. When completely suited, the gear should allow freedom of mgvement and circulation. The collar and cuffs should be closed. Extra towels on board can be used for drying off, or put around the neck to halt seepage. Next,

a form of diet should be observed.

Again, water intake is important, as one inevitably sweats inside the weather

gear. Also, bread can be eaten to absorb the excess stomach acid formed by tension. Fasting is usually not the best solution, and food digestion does

conditions, the boat must be made to stand on its feet, with a slight weather to neutral helm, generating a good average horsepower in the troughs and

on the peaks. The best way to ac-

complish this is to reef early and often, letting weather helm determine what is necessary. The traveller should be adjusted constantly. Lead the genoa to the rail if only slightly cracked off.

Headsalts ought to be changed early in the game, before too much feathering is necessary. There is also one steering

produce calories. Finally, the crew should actively participate in promot-

trick to reduce the roller-coaster ride: upon reaching the top of a wave, steer

ing their own comfort. People with wet clothes must change, and the skipper should insist upon this. Foredeck men are usually the first to get wet and chilled. Also, the crew can rotate between the weather rail and the cockpit.

down its back. This reduces the amount of water sweeping down the deck and

A good rest position is down below just next to the companionwaY. By sailing his boat correctlY, the

skipper places higher, keeping his crew more comfortable, and promotes safety.

The added activity keeps people warmer and discourages thoughts ofseasickness. Once again, weeknight sailing is the best place to begin. All the small

sails should be put up and the leads marked. A line for the third reef should be tested. If your #3 has a reef, then determine how to sheet it and operate

the tack. Make sure that there are many sailstops on board, more than the three you use for trying the mainsail. A more advanced stage of preparation is reached just before the start.

into the cockpit. Finally, proceed with

any sail handling cautiously. If somehow there is not a reef line in the leech, let the main down all the way instead of suspending somebody in the air.

You may find you go faster without a main, but be sure your mast can withstand the compression. Also, it may be easier to let a genoa down during a change before dragging the new one on

deck. Sailing smartly and safely takes some effort, but one will arrive more quickly and in less misery.

The intelligent skipper grooms his labor force and uses it in the most effective manner. If man and machine must battle the elements, whY not do so in comfort and sPeed? For a change, tear up your $100 bills in a warm

shower. You might find yourself in silver more often.

Robert Van Mell

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party on August 2. Last years dock party provided a great deal ofpleasure for those who attended, and Chairman Templeman urged all CYC members-

Secretary's

Report May 20, 1980

The May meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Yacht Club was held on Tuesday evening May 20, at the Monroe Street Station.

Upon the motion of David Howell, for the Admissions Committee, the following individuals were approved

throttle-power, sail-power, or footpower-to attend and join in the fun.

William Robinson, Sr., Chairman of Fleet Review Committee, reported final plans for the 1980 Fleet Review.

A new system will be in affect, designed to allow yacht owners participating in the Review to.spend more time at the social activities at the Monroe Street Club House, and less circling offshore.

for membership in the Chicago Yacht club:

Regular

Junior Transfers

June 24, 1980

The June meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Yacht Club

to Associate was held on Tuesday evening on June R.D. Kratochvil Matthew L. Burchett 24, at the Monroe Street Station.

David A' DanlY Robert F. Taugner The following applicants for memJohn F. Tukey Carl Hanke, III Michael Kahr

Associate Michael Landry James L. Beach Mitchell S. Levine

bership were approved as members:

Regular Michael Auster, Jr. David K. Schmitt Kieran Martin J. Held Robert M. Vickery Michael W. Mitchell John Ira J. Kaufman

Associate Transfers to Regular James Adams, Jr.

Robert C. Darnell Theodore E. Dawson, Jr. Louis Freidheim, Jr. Maurice Girardi

John Hughes, III Edward G. Keigher, Jr. David Kipley Thomas W. Knoepfle James Miller

Jeffrey Monger Arthur Ryan Theodore Tieken, Jr. Craig Travis

Henry O. March Donald J. Mertz

Milton M. Nachbar Ronald Sims Junior Cynthia Buchanan Thomas W. Humphrey

Paul O'Keefe Leslie Larsen Associate Stephen Delay Timothy Desmond George J. Estathiou

Vice Commodore Roy Span;er, Chairman of the Stations Committee, reported on a number of changes in the CYC House Rules. He urged that each member of the CYC read these rules as contained in the 1980 CYC Directory.

A number of changes have been made for 1980, designed to enhance the

Rear Commodore HomerJ. Livingston, Jr. reported that as of this date

members.

race, at Mackinac Island. To help alleviate this potential problem, the Board passed a resolution to limit the numbe r of boats invited to participate in the race, to a maximum of 300.

such applications had been received by

Power Fleet Chairman William Templeman reported that l4 boats participated in the Rhumb Line event. He

pleasure and convenience of CYC

Rear Commodore Homor J. Livinston, Jr. reported that applications for the 1980 Mackinac Race were coming in at a record pace. Some 325 May 20.

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gave further details concerning the annual cruise over the fourth of July weekend, and reported that in South

Haven the South Haven Yacht CIub witl participate in a joint partywiththe

Chicago Yacht Club fleet members.

He also reported that the South Shore

Yacht Club of Milwaukee had been invited to participate in the wind-up cruise to Kenosha this fall.

Public Relations Committee Chairman James Riley reported that plans

are complete for the coverage of the Mackinac Race. He indicated that there

will once again be a large body of press representatives on hand, both for the start of the race and to report on its progress and completion.

Secretary, Edward S. Macie

Applied For Membership The following have applied for membership. If any member wishes to comment, please address your information to the Admissions Committee, c/ o The

Club Office. All such communications will be held in the strictest confidence.

Applicant

Regular

Sponsor

Robert Baker .... Edward F. Lekan Craig Campbell ... James Considine Graham D. Dunbar. . Warren Levins

lawrence A. Kohl .. Frank C. Heyes Dr. Mark Mayheau . . . A. R. Wenzel G. Don Olsen . . A. Harold Anderson Sheppard Plotner. .. . Leonard Fript Sidney Robbins Arthur Segil . . H. H. Hirsch Michael Young Associate

377 applications had been received, for participation in the 1980 Chicago-

Curtis Barnett. . . Eugene M. Kinney . W. Ted Ritter Robert Boyd .

Mackinac Race. The Board expressed appreciation for such wide-spread in-

Robert B. Christie.. Roland Rayment Richard J. Cureton . . T. C. Halperin L. M. Delano, III. . . . L. Delano, Jr. David C. Gustman. . . Jordan Peters William Schaller. ...Morrie Chaitlen

terest in this race, but also voiced concern over the potential lack of room for mooring at the end of the

also reported plans for the retarded childrens cruise, scheduled for Wednesday, June 25. Chairman Templeman

M. Schwendener. . .. P. Schwendener Gerald Horn Angelo Skiparnias .. . . K. M. North Robert Sullivan . . .. . Robert Knight Junior Donald Sinex .

J. T. Burchett . . . .. .. R. J. Burchett Beth Drexler .. .. . . . . .. J. S. Wright Raymond Drexler Joseph S. Wright Aaron Houston .....T. W. Ryerson S. M. Musser ....... F. M. Musser

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