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SINGLES UNDER SAIL, INC.
THE MASTHEAD
Photo by Aija Klebers
Volume 32 Issue 3
April 2018
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Singles Under Sail, Inc.
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Tony Reyes
Commodore Peter Luciano
Vice President Teresa Nilla
Treasurer Chip Munk
Secretary Joanna Romersa
Vice Commodore Rick Takatsch
Membership
Newsletter Leisa Bell
Programs Mike Smith
Public Relations Ronnie Ross
Special Events Aija Klebers
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, April 7 MEET THE SKIPPERS 3-6 pm Sign of the Whale Stamford
Thursday, April 19 PROGRAM MEETING 7:30 pm Double Tree Inn Norwalk Saturday, April 21 AFTER WORK PARTY 6:00 pm Aji10 Norwalk Thursday, May 3 SOCIAL/EDUCATION 6:00 pm MEETING
USCG Flotilla 72 Norwalk Thursday, May 17 PROGRAM MEETING 7:30 pm Double Tree Inn Norwalk Saturday, May 19 CAST-OFF PARTY Location TBD May 26- 28 MEMORIAL DAY SAIL/DRIVE EVENT Thursday, June 7 POT LUCK SOCIAL USCG Flotilla 72 Norwalk June 9-10 NORTHPORT SAILAWAY Saturday, June 16 ALL ABOARD
SAILING EVENT July 20 - August 5 SUS ANNUAL CRUISE
WELCOME SUS MEMBERS!
Returning New
Robert Anderson David Fein Luz Martinez Cynthia Scanlon Petra Schallenberg
Kelly Barney Karen Ferris Tyrone Mitchell Peggy Schweizer Marie Taney
George Brooks Gary Geffner Chip Munk Michael Smith
Lael Burns Margaret Lee Howard Rinehart Janet Steinberg
Meredith Clark Peter Luciano Ronnie Ross Richard Takatsch
Gale Egan David MacVaugh
April Birthdays
Margaret Walsh 4/5
Terry Cotterall-Lagana 4/8
Renee Zinn 4/10
Alice Dizenzo 4/10
Diane Harrison 4/12
Heather Chalmers 4/14
Lael Burns 4/15
Suzanne Spangenberg 4/22
Ellen Burke 4/23
Cherie Flavin 4/23
2018 Annual Cruise Itinerary
7/20/2018 Fri Norwalk
7/21/2018 Sat New Haven
7/22/2018 Sun Saybrook
7/23/2018 Mon Hamburg Cove
7/24/2018 Tue Essex
7/25/2018 Wed Mystic
7/26/2018 Thu Stonington
7/27/2018 Fri & Sat Block Island
7/29/2018 Sun Montauk
7/30/2018 Mon Sag Harbor
7/31/2018 Tue Coecles Harbor
8/1/2018 Wed & Thu Westbrook
8/3/2018 Fri Port Jefferson
8/4/2018 Sat Bridgeport
8/5/2018 Sun Norwalk
Singles Under Sail, Inc
BULLETIN BOARD
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Membership Renewal forms were emailed to members on
March 10th. Please review and complete both the new
Membership Application/Agreement and the new
Personal Skills Sheet (developed by the Skippers).
All forms may be submitted at any SUS events or may be
sent to the address at the top of the application form.
The annual membership fee of $100 includes admission to
all Program and Social Meetings (with the exception of
Special Events). Both the form and payment must be
received no later than April 30.
Any questions may be directed to Teresa Nilla.
CONGRATULATIONS !! Members recognized at the 2018
Annual Meeting with the following:
NEPTUNA AWARD
Gary Silberberg Ida Lowe
HELPING HAND AWARD
Chip Munk
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Karen Ferris
THE BIG RACE
Joe Payea - first place Bob Lussi - second place
Gary Silberberg– third place
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COMMODORE’S CORNER By Pete Luciano
SOME THOUGHTS ON SAFETY AND SAILING ON LA BUONA VITA
Boat preparations have started, the sailing season is just around the corner, and our Meet the Skippers event is scheduled
for April 7th at SIGN OF THE WHALE in Stamford starting at 1500. The next two months will be quite active with the
4/19 Program Meeting at the DoubleTree, 4/21 After Work Party at Aji10 Norwalk, 5/3 Meeting at Flotilla 72 Norwalk,
5/17 Program Meeting at the Double Tree, 5/19 Cast Off Party TBA, and then the season’s first Sail/Drive event at Cap-
tain's Cove in Bridgeport. Each year I share with all of you the established rules of etiquette that we use on La Buona Vita
and it’s that time again.
SAFETY:
One hand for the boat and one for you.
When at the helm, limit your interaction with others and pay attention. Lives are in your hands.
At night stay in the cockpit and wear a life preserver. If you must go forward, someone else must be topside with
you and you must tether onto the boat.
Make sure you sleep, eat, and drink plenty of water when making a passage. It is not easy to do so in a storm.
Drinking alcohol on board is the same as drinking and driving: alcohol hinders your ability to react.
If you see something that looks to be a problem tell the skipper.
Always wear some kind of footwear. Stubbing your toe can hurt, and boats have a lot of places to stub your toe.
CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS:
Think of others before you think of yourself, if you go below for something to eat or drink ask others if they want
something.
Water and power is scarce on a boat. Don't let the water run, and turn off the lights when not in use.
Don't stow personal gear in the main salon and pack lightly as space is limited.
Cell phones should be used very sparingly or not at all.
Clean up after yourself and clean up any mess you come across, a clean ship is a happy one.
Don't stand in the companionway or in a place where others need to transit.
SHIP RULES:
If you touch it, put it back. Don't put it down, put it back, because it has a home.
If you break something, tell the skipper.
Ask before you touch something you are not familiar with. But do ask and get involved!
Trimming sails is fun. Ask if you are not sure how to, and always tell the helmsperson that you are trimming sails.
The ship comes first unless personal safety is involved.
If you need to open the ice box or refrigerator, make sure you ask the person who packed it where things are.
Ask the owner before you open a hatch or port and once opened it’s your responsibility to close it. A lot of sea
water can come into an open hatch or port.
Ask the owner if you need to charge equipment, battery power is limited.
Being on a boat can be very relaxing as well as exciting and both are enhanced if all on board work together.
Enjoy the season!
CAPTAIN PETER A LUCIANO
SUS will have six program meetings this year, a reduction
from previous years in answer to the question: “Why sit in a
room listening to a talk when you could be out sailing?” Pro-
gram Meetings will be held on April 19, May 17, June 21,
September 20, October 18, and November 15. In place of a
Program Meeting in July and August, All Aboard Sailing
Events will ensure that all members have a day or twilight sail
on July 14 and August 16.
Our first speaker, on April 19, will be Captain Travis Mingo,
formerly of the US Coast Guard, and now skipper of the Nor-
walk Maritime Museum's research vessel "Spirit of the
Sound." Captain Mingo talk about international efforts to
combat piracy and drug smuggling. His talk promises to be
extremely interesting, and there will, of course, be plenty of
time afterwards for Q&A.
We have several exciting prospects for the remainder of the year:
Nathan Froling, Marine Architect - tradeoffs and perfor-mance of various vessel designs.
Brendan McGee - regarding a group that has contracted to buy the Greens Ledge lighthouse off Rowayton, and convert it into a fully “green” off-the-grid facility (possibly a B&B).
Mark Smith, Hood Sails - development of the first rigid wing sail for C-Class catamarans leading to the rigs now being used in the America’s Cup. (The next America’s Cup boats will not be multihulls).
Ed Cesare, Norwalk YC Commodore - sponsored cam-paign in 40-ft two-person ocean racing mono hull, while also collecting water samples and water gar-bage for their sponsor’s ecological mission. He will also tell of his recent participation in the Sydney-Hobart race.
Greg Scully, Norwalk Harbor Master - present harbor issues as well as safety tips and describe the activities of his local dive team
Norm Bloom - up to date information on the oyster business in Long Island Sound.
Dear SUS Members,
I know you can't tell with all the snow we had, but Spring is here. Spring means meeting Skippers, lending a hand to prepare the sailboats for the season, but most importantly preparing yourself for the sailing season. Water sports are not without risk, this is the reason we need you take a safe boating course within the first two years of joining SUS. There are many options available for taking the safe boating course (in person, online, 8-hour course, or the 8 Week course), and I implore you to invest in your safety before you head to the water. I will be co-teaching an 8-hour basic boating safety course in May. This course meets the requirements for CT/NY licensing. If you are interested in attending, feel free to email me at:
[email protected]. Additionally, for our new members, we ask that you attend our Member and Dockside Orientation Class (MOC/DOC). During these brief classes, you will learn about our club, some sailboat basics, and meet other new members. After the MOC, you will receive a Member's Orientation Package (MOP) which will help you become more acquainted with our club and our processes. The dates for these classes can be found on our calendar or on the website. In closing, I'm excited that the warmth of the sun is approach-ing, and I look forward to starting another safe and exciting sailing season. DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR MEET THE SKIPPERS DAY ON APRIL 7 FROM 3-6 PM AT THE SIGN OF THE WHALE IN STAMFORD CT. MEMBERS WILL ENJOY A TACO AND SLIDER BAR AND UNLIMITED SOFT DRINKS. SIGN OF THE WHALE IS OFFERING A 3 HOUR BAR SPECIAL (BEER, WINE & SANGRIA) FOR $25, PAYABLE AT THE DOOR.
$20 NON MEMBER FEE PAYABLE AT THE DOOR IN-CLUDES FOOD AND SOFT DRINKS.
Singles Under Sail, Inc
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Tony Reyes
Singles Under Sail, Inc
PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Mike Smith
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Singles Under Sail
Meet the Skippers
Saturday, April 7
3-6 PM
6 Harbor Point Road
SUS Members - FREE ADMISSION
Complimentary Taco Bar, Sliders & Soft Drinks
OPTIONAL 3 HR BAR SPECIAL -$25 (Beer/Wine/Sangria)
NON MEMBER FEE (with food and soft drinks) -$20
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After Work Party at
Date: Saturday, April 21st Time: Drinks - whenever Dinner - about 6 PM Place: Ají 10 10 Wall Street, Norwalk
Volunteer to work on boats on April 21st, contacting skippers either at the Meet the
Skippers Meeting on April 7th, or calling/emailing them directly.
After a day of helping the skippers prepare their boats for the season……..come as you are
to have drinks at a cozy bar and stay for a delicious dinner.
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OUR USUAL HAUNTS
FIRST CLASS MAIL
DOUBLE TREE INN 789 Connecticut Ave.
Norwalk, CT (203)853-3477
Aji 10
10 Wall St. Norwalk, CT (203)957-8585
FLOTILLA 72 Lametta Center
Calf Pasture Beach Norwalk, CT (203)838-1200
SIGN OF THE WHALE
6 Harbor Point Road Stamford, CT (203)833-8282