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Photo Contest First Place Winner

Somewhere Under the Rainbow

by LeRoy Horn (St. Croix, USVI)

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Second Place Photo Contest Winner Catching Wind

by Al Kracke (Wayzata Bay)

Ahoy NLSC Sailors,

As I write my last Scuttlebutt before stepping aside as NLSC’s Commodore, I look back at the past two years

with a sense of pride and gratitude. I am so very proud of the Board of Directors with whom I was privileged to

serve as they tackled some significant issues facing the club. Many of the issues have evolved over time as the

club grew from a few dozen members to well over a hundred. Though at times discussions were spirited, they

were always cordial and respectful.

In the forefront of issues was the question of appropriate amount of insurance for a club like ours. Sailing is an

adventure sport and has an inherent amount of risk, so the Board had to balance the cost of premiums with the

limited net membership dues we receive each year. After due diligence and much discussion, an appropriate

solution was found that covers our club but does not break the bank.

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The Board also explored and developed policy and procedure to protect our membership and assets from

liability risk. The result of nearly a year-long discussion was our new liability waiver which will protect you,

the member from adverse risk if an unfortunate occurrence should happen during one of the club’s varied

events. In addition, the Board approved a comprehensive Trip Policy that ensures all members’ desires to sail

are addressed while respecting our roots as an adult venue to socialize and to increase our sailing skills. With

the issues of risk, liability, and operational policy addressed, I believe the club is now in a safe harbor and can

weather any storm.

I am also grateful to see that the club is returning as a social medium for many members. It wasn’t but a few

years ago, that five minutes after our monthly meeting was over, the venue would be empty. Recently, I have

noted that progressively more members are lingering after meetings and are enjoying each other’s company in

an informal atmosphere. It brings back the idiom that we are not a sailing club per say, but actually a social club

that sails. I am confident that under new leadership, this trend will continue, if not flourish.

Spearheaded by Dan Hudson, the Board has also approved and launched a refreshed web site. The new

www.nlsc.org replaces a web site that was designed sometime in the early 2000’s and had fallen into significant

disrepair. Highlights of the new site will include an up-to-date events calendar and a Member’s Only section

which will include resources such as a blog site. Have a question? Just ask an expert and you will get answers.

Stay tuned because Dan Hudson will be expanding the discussion on the mechanics of the new web site in the

near future via e-mail.

So, as you read the remainder of these prose, and keeping in mind that all the above came to fruition only by

members like you that gave from their heart, I want to challenge you to find something that you can contribute

to the club. Whether it is volunteering a year on the Board as a committee chair, getting involved in a committee

as a committee member (just call the committee chair to volunteer), planning and executing a (day, weekend, or

longer) trip, speaking at one of our membership meetings, or writing an article for Bearings, your special talents

can make this club even better.

Finally, thank you for the privilege of serving you as the club’s Commodore. Taking the helm of such a

magnificent organization has been a tremendously gratifying personal experience. I will be forever appreciative

of all the hard working members who make NLSC a better place.

Fair Winds and Following Seas,

Scott Woolfrey

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply

messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

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April 18, 2017

Chester Bird American Legion

NLSC elects Officers and the Board of Directors for the following year at our

April Meeting. We are actively recruiting candidates for the leadership

positions. Our Club is full of untapped talent, and we encourage members to

step forward and share your skills. We need you to GET INVOLVED!!!

There are several leadership positions that will be, or anticipated to be,

available, including the President (Commodore). In addition, for several of the positions, we're looking for

individuals who can support the current leadership in their roles and take on these positions in the

future. Finally, your help in serving on the Nomination Committee will be greatly appreciated as we strive

to identify capable candidates.

The current Board has updated Board job descriptions, reviewed the Board composition, and made their

individual decisions about running for re-election or election to a new position. Now, it's your

opportunity...We need you to Get Involved!--NLSC is a member organization. For over 20+ years, our

success has been based on YOU, the members, and what we all do to make this Club successful.

Whatever questions you have, I'd like to discuss with you. But more importantly, please GET INVOLVED

and tell me about your interest in helping promote the ongoing success of NLSC.

Bob Mayer, Vice Commodore 612 669.9977

Following the elections, NLSC member, Dr. Sara McGlynn, will present First Aid On

Board: A Physician’s Practical Guide for Common Ailments and Injuries while sailing.

She will include advice on how to recognize and treat common illnesses and well as

injuries seen while sailing as well as how to prevent some of them. She will discuss how

to use what one has onboard to treat certain injuries, what to include in a first aid kit for

both shorter and longer cruises, and how to recognize symptoms and scenarios when added help is needed

such as calling the Coast Guard or a nearby Emergency Rescue Team if in harbor.

Sara’s background includes: Board Certified Pediatrician with two years added training in

Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine; Diploma In Tropical Medicine and Hygiene through London

School of Tropical Medicine; Practicing Pediatrician for 30 years with the last 15 years in

Hospital based Medicine with 2 years at Shriner Hospitals and Clinics and the last 13 years at

Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park and a part of Park Nicollet Clinics.

April NLSC Election and Program

Presenting Dr. Sara McGlynn

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Nineteen NLSC sailors spent an evening with Tim Carlson learning about

sail materials, construction methods, sail function, and design. Tim

explained how sail cloth has improved over the years, how long a sail

should last, and how to care for sails. Tim demonstrated how a sail is

designed, cut, and assembled (or as Tim said, “built”).

Before the presentation, several of us gathered at the Park Tavern for

dinner. After the presentation, some of us were mighty thirsty and

decided to visit Bunny’s for some refreshments. I think everyone learned

more than they anticipated; I sure did.

Folks, if you have any questions about sails, Tim Carlson and Sailcrafters are the place to go!

NLSC Visits Sailcrafters Loft and Rigging Submitted by Jerry Sicard

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With Minnesota’s January winter oppressing me, I made a last minute

booking aboard the 50’ 2015 Hanse Sailor from Antigua to the British

Virgin Islands (BVI) and back from January 14 – 29, 2017. I took a

single bunk in a two-bunk cabin. There are also two double guest

cabins available. In all, there are private quarters for eight, including

the V-berth for captain and cook/hostess. Hanse Sailor is a lovely

boat.

Our group of guests/sailors varied by the week with couples and singles from 42 to 64 years old, hailing from

Boston, U.K., Switzerland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Everyone was excited to be aboard. One hadn’t sailed

for 35 years. Two had crossed the Atlantic with the Captain. All wanted an antidote to cure the winter blues, to

sail and explore the best of the Caribbean islands.

Last October and November, Captain Andy Brock sailed his boat from Britain to Gibraltar, then on to the

Canaries to join 200 sailboats for the 2016 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers crossing the pond to St. Lucia. Hanse

Sailor spends all winter in the Caribbean, sailing to the best spots in the islands and exchanging guest crews

every week or two. Then she sails back to England for the summer season there and in the Mediterranean.

Here are a few of the highlights of my trip:

I met up with Andy on Saturday at the very historical Lord Nelson’s Dockyard at English Harbor. We walked

the docks and gawked at the 30+ top-of-the-line Swan sailboats getting ready to start the next leg of their round-

the-world cruising rally. We read the historical plaques and wondered at how they hauled out and repaired the

British fleet in the 1700’s and 1800’s.

A couple of English crew joined me to hike the 1 ½ mile ridge above English Harbor to the adjacent Falmouth

Harbor. The walk and the sunset views were glorious. We saw goats along the way and the remains of British

fortifications from the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. This spectacular hike, by itself, seemed enough to justify a

trip from Minnesota to Antigua!

On Sunday, we weighed anchor mid-morning, leaving one of the prettiest harbors in the Caribbean. We sailed

up to Carlisle Bay for lunch and some beach combing. As I waded in the clear water, I watched a 6” crab

scurry along the bottom past my feet. After a snooze on the beach, we set sail for Jolly Harbor to provision for

the trip to the BVI.

Monday morning, we set sail for Nevis. The crossing was spectacular. Wind was mostly on starboard aft

quarter from 20-23 knots. Seas were somewhat confused with most waves coming with the wind on our

quarter, but some waves came from a different direction, pushing perpendicularly against our beam. The height

of the swells were mostly 6-9 feet. The motion was smooth, not jerky, but with lots of up and down. I took the

first hour and 20 minutes at the helm. The waves were pushy enough that I had to steer 1/3 to ½ a turn of the

wheel over and down each wave, to keep from spinning around. Speed over ground ranged from about 8 – 10

Sailing Antigua to the British Virgin Islands and Back

By David Hoiland

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knots. Good and patient coaching from Captain Andy kept me on track. IT WAS GREAT SAILING! Peter

relieved me, and the seas built some until he set a week’s record 10.7 knots, much to his pleasure! We found a

mooring among 10 other boats in the last light just off Charlestown in Nevis.

On Tuesday we toured Charlestown and dinghied a mile or so to Sunshine Bar, the “world’s greatest beach

bar.” We lounged and walked the sugar sand beach and cooled off in the ocean from time to time. We ambled

through the grounds of some very high end beach resorts, thinking how fortunate we were to have a new view

every hour from our sailboat and a new beach to explore every day.

Perhaps the highlight of island exploration for me was our visit to Saba, a beautiful volcanic cone

about two miles in diameter rising almost 3,000 feet from the sea. We sailed past the harbor

because we couldn’t believe it was actually a harbor. There was no harbor. There was only a dock

with a totally exposed mooring field with 15 or 20 boats. We realized our error as we sailed past the island.

Then we turned around to see if we could get ashore. The harbormaster directed us to the moorings. From our

mooring, we dinghied in 1/2 mile through small whitecaps to the tiny harbor that caters mostly to dive boats.

Customs was easy as they only asked for passports, not boat papers. The only taxi was full, so a local (Thistle

Hassell, grandson of the island’s famous roadbuilder) offered to drive us to town. He told us he is a personal

trainer and sprinted down the breakwater with knees high to return a light sweater his last passenger left in the

car. He said he was 64, but looked 50. He gave us a fine historical tour on the way to our destination, pointing

to a house he was supposed to be working on today, and another that he had painted. He complained lightly

about the Spanish and Philipino immigrants that have come in lately to this island of Dutch and former slaves.

Cultural change is hard everywhere! The road has a 20% grade from the harbor to the first town, ¾ mile up the

hill. The road is all concrete with a nice 20” wall at the edge, which makes one feel more secure with the many

drop-offs of hundreds of feet. The Dutch civil engineers said a road could not be built between the towns. Old

Mr. Hassell took a correspondence course in civil engineering/road building and built the road. We paid young

Mr. Hassell double the $10 fee he quoted. We walked the beautiful town of Windwardside, nestled in a high

valley among the mountainous terrain. I met Judy from Cleveland, Ohio at the “Dutch Museum” who also runs

the Pilot House Inn next door. She moved here 15 years ago, in her early retirement. This town was the

prettiest place I have seen in the Caribbean. All roofs were painted red and all houses painted white. No trash.

Friendly people. When it was time to leave, Mrs. Lollipop, who looked about 65, gave us a ride back to the

harbor. She told us about her various jobs (inn keeper, taxi driver, restaurateur …) and the sweet story of her

surprise youngest daughter coming many years after her doctor warned “no more children for you.” Saba

surpassed its billing in the travel book “1000 Places to See Before You Die.”

On we sailed to several spectacular anchorages in the BVI, the world famous “baths” of Virgin Gorda, then on

to St. Martin, St. Barts, and back to Antigua. Every day was different. We made two overnight crossings

between islands, standing watch for two or three hours and watching the stars, then the sunrise. Captain Andy

was in the cockpit at the first sign of trouble, so we were confident in our command as the boat sailed through

the darkness. Porpoises played our bow wave, up to 25 at a time. Large whales breached in the distance. We

anchored in tight spaces protected by coral reefs with outstanding snorkeling. We couldn’t agree on which

beach bars had the best painkillers or rum punches, and that was about as serious as our disagreements got.

If you are interested in taking such a trip, check out the Facebook page and photos at

https://www.facebook.com/BritishYachtCharter/?fref=ts If you want to book an island trip for 7 – 20 days, or

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an Atlantic crossing, check out the schedule at WWW.BritishYachtCharter.co.uk At $125 per day, including

most meals and liquor, the price can’t be beat.

I hope to sail again next year with Captain Andy and some of the interesting sailors I met aboard Hanse Sailor.

Donna and Jason joined NLSC last fall. Neither Donna nor

Jason has done much sailing; however, they went on a

Catamaran cruise a few years ago in St. Maarten and on a

dinner cruise in Hawaii last year. They are hoping to go on

a couple of local weekend sailing trips this summer to see

if they like sailing (of course they will!).

Donna and Jason are married with four adult kids. Jason

works in logistics with Bay and Bay. Donna is an IT

program manager between projects.

The 10 finger salute in their photo taken in Hawaii signifies their 10th

anniversary!

They like meeting new people, so who they sail with isn’t a major problem. Donna and Jason enjoy hiking,

cross-country skiing, and playing Texas Hold’em. Welcome, Donna and Jason!

Meet Members Jason Elmes and Donna Linde

NLSC Welcomes

New Members:

Lindsey Johnson

Leo Poole

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EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION

Club Meeting April 18,

2017

7pm Chester Bird Am Legion

200 N Lilac Dr

Golden Valley 55422

Club Meeting

First Aid On Board – Dr. Sara McGlynn

Board Meeting April 25,

2017

6:30pm Davanni’s 5124 Gus Young Ln,

Edina 55436

Board meeting

All NLSC members welcome

Member

Appreciation

May 16 5pm Urban Boatbuilders

2288 University Ave. W

St Paul

Member Appreciation Night

Program and Dinner

BYOB and Chair

Ice Breaker May 21 10am-3pm

Boat owners

at 9am

Lake Nokomis Sailing and Picnic at Lake Nokomis

Marilynn Kaplan & John Schlagel

[email protected]

Annual Pepin

Weekend

June 10-11 9am Lake City, MN Two day sailing event on Lake Pepin

$50

Lisa Broom

[email protected]

Izati’s Resort

Weekend

July 21-23

Izati’s Resort

Lake Mille Lacs

Sailing/golf/fishing/play/etc. weekend

with time to do nothing. $160

Jerry Sicard

[email protected]

NLSC Sailing Opportunity Disclaimer

Northern Lights Sailing Club is neither endorsing nor guaranteeing any aspect of any Sailing Opportunity and

accepts no liability. Any loss, damage, death, or personal injury that may occur as a result of your participation

in these Sailing Opportunities is not the responsibility of Northern Lights Sailing Club.

Your decision to take part in any Sailing Opportunity is your responsibility. You are entirely responsible for

your own safety, whether afloat or ashore, and nothing reduces this responsibility.

It is for you to decide whether the boat is fit to sail in the conditions.

It is for you to decide whether the skipper(s) and/or crew members are competent to sail.

You are reminded to always comply with the safety requirements commensurate with the sea area in

which you intend to cruise.

NLSC Meetings & Sponsored Trips

Sailing Opportunities

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EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION

UMYC Open

House

May 19 4pm Upper Minnetonka

Yacht Club

Free sailing event on Lake Minnetonka

Joan Gilmore

[email protected]

Midwest

Women’s Sailing

Conference

May 20 Milwaukee One-day conference covering many

aspects of sailing

Midwestwomenssailing.org

Lake Pepin Sail June 23-25 Lake City Sailing Opportunity $135

Judy Pahlow

[email protected]

Sunset to

Sunrise Race

July 8-9

Tentative

Lake Minnetonka Paul Maravelis

[email protected]

Pickle Factory

Sail

August 19

Tentative

Lake City Sail from Lake City to Pepin, WI (Pickle

Factory Restaurant) $20

Scott Woolfrey

[email protected]

Isle Royale Aug or early

Sept

Bayfield, WI

Legendary Waters

$700

Jay Biggs

[email protected]

Maine

Windjammer

Sept 10-15,

2017

Camden, Maine 5 day sail aboard a Windjammer $845

Dorothy Zimmermann

[email protected]

British Virgin

Islands

Jan 13-20,

2018

Tortola Jay Biggs

[email protected]

Sail Greece

Islands

(Will become a

sponsored trip)

Sept 1-14,

2018

Athens Flotilla Sailing

Jerry Sicard & Dean Peterson

[email protected]

May 20, 2017 – Milwaukee Community Sailing Center

This is one of the largest women’s conferences in our region

20+ sessions available for all levels of sailing experience/ability

Keynote Speaker: Sheila McCurdy

www.midwestwomenssailing.org

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The Upper Minnetonka Sailing School and Upper

Minnetonka Yacht Club are holding their annual

Open House - Friday, May 19 from 4-8PM at The

Yacht Club, 4165 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park,

MN on Lake Minnetonka.

The general public is invited to enjoy a free sailboat

ride, with a school instructor at the helm. The Upper

Minnetonka Sailing School will offer rides on its 23-

foot teaching boat, 'Sailing School,’ along with

several other 16’-23’ sailboats.

The Open House includes knot-tying demonstrations and a chance to meet racers and instructors of the Upper

Minnetonka Yacht Club and Upper Minnetonka Sailing School. Sailboat rides are free, on a first-come, first-

registered basis. You may pre-register for a ride by calling 612-871-8101.

Captain Joan Gilmore, Instructor Evaluator for American Sailing Association (ASA), and lead instructor for the

school says, “I want to welcome all who would like to try sailing. Our sailing school has helped hundreds of

adults go from “just dreaming” to live-aboard cruising. Sailing is the perfect economical, environmentally-

friendly way to enjoy the water.” This year all students who complete the Basic Keelboat 12-hour on-the-

water course will receive a complimentary membership in the Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club for the rest

of the summer; a $125 value.

The school offers adult beginning to advanced courses, including Sailing Discovery, an introductory 2-hour on-

water course that is offered throughout the summer. The most popular course is a 12-hour learn-to-sail course:

ASA-101 Basic Keelboat. The follow-on course, ASA-103 Basic Cruising adds motoring, anchoring and Rules

of the Road. After these courses students may take the live-aboard course, ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering on

Lake Superior or in the Virgin Islands through Sail Away Sailing School, LLC. The ASA 104 Bareboat

Chartering course is the equivalent of a European Boat License, required in many countries to operate a boat.

For more information contact:

Captain Joan Gilmore

612-871-8101

[email protected]

www.umyc.org

www.sailawaysailingschool.com

www.knottysecrets.com

Open House on Lake Minnetonka with Sailboat Rides

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The NLSC Ice Breaker will be held on Lake Nokomis on Sunday, May

21, 2017. Sailing/water activities will start at 10am and run until

about 3PM. We’ll change boat crews every 30-45 minutes.

Your hosts are John Schlagel and Marilynn Kaplan. We will bring

Suki Duki, our O’Day Javelin. Three sailboats would be ideal.

Boat owners should meet at the launch at 9am to help each other set up

and launch their boats. Be sure your boat, canoe, kayak, paddle board,

etc. is completely clean in order to pass the DNR invasive species

inspection.

There is lawn area for picnics next to the ramp. Bring a lawn chair, picnic lunch/snack,

beverage, life vest (if you have one), and lawn games. There is also a quant concession stand

and restrooms near the launch.

Parking on the street is mostly free, and there should be ample spaces available if you come

early. The lot next to the launch has hourly parking meters. You may purchase a day parking

sticker for the lot from Minneapolis Parks and Recreation.

For this event to take place, we need volunteers to trailer their small boats (under 23’) to Lake

Nokomis. Gas motors must be lifted out of the water; electric motors and paddles are allowed in

the water.

Please email Marilynn Kaplan ([email protected]) if you can provide a boat for this fun

event and/or you plan to attend.

This is a NLSC Sponsored Event.

NLSC ICE BREAKER, May 21

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NLSC Lake Pepin Weekend June 10-11, 2017 Trip Chair:

Lisa Broom – [email protected]

Cost: $50 pp Includes Saturday and Sunday sailing and a fabulous Saturday evening cookout

Location:

Lake City Marina – Downtown Lake City 2 blocks east of Hwy 61

Saturday - June 10 (flexible based on weather and crew desires)

9:00 AM - Boats in the water

9:30 AM - Captain’s Meeting

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM morning Sail

1:00 - 2:00 PM - Lunch

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM afternoon Sail

Sunday - June 11 9:30 AM - Captain’s Meeting

Sailing will be arranged based on weather and boat/crew availability

Meals: Before 9 AM - Breakfast on your own (Sat and Sun)

1:00 - 2:00 PM - Bring your own lunch (Sat and Sun)

6:30 PM Dinner Saturday at a local home - BRING CHAIRS, firewood, BYOB

206 North Franklin Street, Lake City MN 55041

Lodging: Make arrangements now!

House rentals on VRBO.com

Go to Lake City website for lodging links @ www.lakecity.org

Camp @ Hok-Si-La Park o Located 2 miles north; register @ www.ci.lake-city.mn.us

All NLSC Policies Apply

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Northern Lights Sailing Club Lake Pepin Weekend June 10-11, 2017

Registration Form

Member_______________________________________________________________________ 2nd Member Name ____________________________________________________________ Address (optional)_______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Member Phone ____________________________________________________________ 2nd Member Email _____________________________________________________________ Please Check Below – Member 2nd Member

1. Are you willing and able to act as a 1st Mate? Y ___N ___ Y ___N ___

2. Would you prefer Vegi Burgers? Y ___N ___ Y ___N ___

# of burgers you would like (beef or vegi) __________ __________

Please note here any serious food allergies:

Please mail this form with check payable to NLSC for $50 per person to:

Lisa Broom 4360 151st LN NE Ham Lake MN 55304

All NLSC Policies Apply

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July 21-23, 2017

Ten sailors will share a 4-bedroom condominium, just steps away from the lake and across the

street from the marina. Additional condominiums may be available.

Activities include sailing, fishing, golf, swimming pool, tennis, basketball, and plenty of time to

do nothing.

We’ll prepare our own meals, including a BBQ Saturday evening and Jerry’s Belgium waffles

on Sunday morning.

This weekend event is contingent on at least three sailboats being available. Please contact me

(Jerry Sicard) if you are able to bring your boat. Slip fees are paid.

Check-in is after 4PM on Friday, July 21. The fun goes through Sunday, July 23.

Cost is $160 which includes food.

Jerry Sicard: [email protected]

612-940-7403

This is a NLSC sponsored trip. All club policies apply.

Sail and Frolic at Izaty’s Resort on Lake Mille Lacs

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Note: $20 discount on each class to NLSC members. $50 or $80 discount for NLSC members not seeking certification (for 2 and 4-day trips respectively).

4-Day Trips on Lake Superior

Basic Cruising & Bareboat Chartering: ASA 103/104 (Prerequisite Certification: ASA-101)

This combination course is a perfect 4-day get-away. Sleep-aboard course. Includes ASA 103&104 textbooks,

all breakfasts and lunches, Saturday evening dinner aboard.

Cost: $859 for individuals; $1699 for a pair; or $2499 for three people.

* July 13-16. Board July 12 after 7PM

* July 27-30. Board July 26 after 7PM

* September 21-24. Board September 20 after 7PM

2-Day Trips on Lake Superior

Bareboat Chartering: ASA-104 Only (Prerequisite Certification: ASA-103)

Sleep aboard course. Includes the ASA-104 textbook and all meals.

Cost: $439 for individuals; $859 for a pair; or $1279 for three people

* June 24-25. Board on June 23 after 7PM

* Aug 12-13. Board on Aug 11 after 7PM

(ASA-104 Certification will serve as your European boat license, which is required to sail any vessel in many

foreign countries, including Mediterranean and Caribbean ports.)

2-Day Trips on Lake Pepin

Docking Endorsement: ASA-118 (Prerequisite Certification: ASA-101) Two-day class of docking into

straight docks and slips. Practice single-handed docking, Med mooring, springing off the bow and stern,

backing a 30’ auxiliary keelboat. Includes textbook, Docking Techniques.

Cost $425 per person.

* June 29-30 9am-5pm (no sleep-aboard)

* August 8-9 9am-5pm (no sleep-aboard)

Want to Register?

Contact Captain Joan Gilmore

USCG 100-ton Master

www.SailAwaySailingSchool.com

[email protected]

612-871-8101

2017 Summer Sailing Opportunities

Sail Away Sailing School Educational Trips

Skipper: Capt. Joan Gilmore

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NLSC members and guests may be interested in these upcoming seminars given by the Minnetonka Power

Squadron. You don't need to be a Minnetonka Power Squadron member. You can sign up and pay online or

just show up. Only $13.00 each. Using GPS Seminar

Join us to learn how GPS on the water is different than the GPS in your car, and how to relate the GPS to your

charts. GPS helps provide essential information about what is around you. We’ll teach you how to store

waypoints, share tips on what to look for in a new GPS if you don’t have one, and if it’s time to upgrade.

Besides, when is it not a good time to get new electronics?!

Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-9:00M at Peace Church (St. Louis Park)

Sail Trim Seminar

Consider attending this two-hour seminar if you: 1) Haven’t sailed recently and are feeling rusty about sail

adjustment, or 2) Are worried about looking like a novice on a friend’s sailboat this summer if they ask you to

crew, or just want to 3) Feel comfortable with sails in perfect conditions, but would like more information

about non-optimal conditions.

Tuesday, May 9, 7:00-9:00PM at Peace Church (St. Louis Park)

Man Overboard Seminar

This seminar is designed to teach boaters how to calmly react and then recover a crew member or passenger

who accidentally falls overboard. The seminar covers vessel set-up and man overboard (MOB) equipment as

well as maneuvering to keep the rescuer close to the person in the water. It also covers the responsibility of the

person in the water.

Tuesday, May 30, 7:00-9:00PM at Peace Church (St. Louis Park)

To sign up online go to:

http://www.minnetonkaps.org/weblog/?page_id=3361

Squadron Education Seminars

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Northern Lights Sailing Club - Membership Application Applicants must be 21 years of age or older

Sail Lake Pepin Lake City Marina

Pearson 28

Syzygy

C&C Landfall 35

Why Knot III

This fabulous sailing opportunity for NLSC members and

friends will be held on June 24-25 with a pre-board late

afternoon on June 23.

We’ve chartered the Pearson 28 Syzygy (sleeps 5) and C&C

Landfall 35 Why Knot III (sleeps 6) from Sailboats Inc.

Charters.

The two crews will sail out of Lake City Marina Saturday

morning and return Sunday afternoon.

This is a sleep-aboard and eat-aboard trip. Meal planning will

occur after both crews are set. Meal costs will be extra.

Cost is $135/person. A damage deposit of $110/person will

also be required when signing up. This will be returned at the

completion of the trip if there’s no damage and the boat is

clean.

Contact Judy Pahlow (651-341-7593) for more information

and to reserve your spot.

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NLSC Bulletin Board

Support those who have supported NLSC with their

generous donations of merchandise and time. ****************************************************************************

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www.hoopersyachts.com

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For Sale, Best Offer!!! The following items were donated to NLSC.

They are new or almost new in the packages.

Sale proceeds will be donated to charity.

Inquiries and bids to Jerry Sicard, [email protected]

Bids accepted through April 30, 2017.

Splicing Set (new) - Retail list price $74.25

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WEEMS & PLATH Basic Navigation Set - Retail list price $44.99

(almost new)

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HARKEN Single Line Mainsail Reef Kit - This is a brand new in the box system

donated to NLSC by White Bear Boat Works. – Retail price $329.16

Model # 276330 | Mfg # 430 | UPC # 97653058823

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Northern Lights Sailing Club meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month

at 7:00 p.m., January through May and October through November. The meeting

location is the Chester Bird American Legion, 200 N. Lilac Drive, Golden Valley,

55422.

Summer meetings are potluck dinners held at members’ homes. Meeting locations

are listed in Bearings and on the NLSC website, https://nlsc.org.

Beaings

NLSC Board of Directors

Scott Woolfrey Commodore

Robert Mayer Vice Commodore

Al Kracke Purser

Kim Wright Secretary

Joan Gilmore Education Chair

Barbara Chapman Membership Chair

Jerry Sicard Fellowship and Special Events

Sara McGlynn Meetings and Program Chair

Debra Woolfrey Promotions and Marketing Chair

Jay Biggs Trip Chair

Dan Hudson Information and Technology Chair

Lisa Broom Member at Large

BEARINGS is published monthly by the Northern Lights Sailing Club. Reproduction of this

publication in any manner in whole or in part is prohibited except by consent of the publisher.

Editorial contributions may be submitted by email to Marilynn Kaplan at [email protected].

If possible, format should be MS Word, Times New Roman 12, with left alignment. Please

embed photos and attach as jpg. Copy is due no later than the fourth Friday of the month for the

next month’s publication. Please include a phone number. Newsletter content, placement, and

format of articles is at the discretion of the NLSC Board and/or Newsletter Editor.

Written materials, photographs, and art submitted for this publication is the copyrighted work

of NLSC and may also be used on the NLSC website, www.NLSC.org.