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notices:Afterdeck Reservations

If you are interested in reserving the Afterdeck for NSA activities or renting the facility for a private function, please contact Past Commodore Paul Faber, e-mail [email protected] or call 316-744-7888.

The official Newsletter of the Ninnescah Sailing Association

Vol. 44 No. 2 • February 2015

IN THIS ISSUE:Save the Date - 50th Celebration .... 2Calling for Recipes for Cookbook .. 2NSA Learn-to-Sail ........................... 3US Sailing - Instructor Course ........ 4Junior Sailing ................................ 10B.O.G. Minutes.....................12-13Classifieds ............................15-16NSA Events Calendar ...........17-18

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Message from the Commodore❱ ❱ ❱

We have been fortunate to have some really nice days in January and now early February. I am sure all of us are starting to think about the fact that it won’t be long before we can get our boats wet and that list of what we need to do to make that happen.

NSA had two really fun parties at the Afterdeck in the last month. First was the Winter Party on January 24 which had a fun crowd, great live band, and really good food. Many thanks goes out to Renae Pusateri for organizing and hosting the party. The second was the annual Superbowl Party on February 1. The game was great which provided a really good atmosphere for a lot of fun with a lively crowd in attendance. The pot luck appetizers were really good also. Our 50th Anniversary Social year is off to a great start and hopefully you all can attend some of the many upcoming functions this year.

Speaking of the 50th Anniversary year there are a few dates that you need to mark on your Calendar for our signature events this year. The first will be June 20 for the 50th Anniversary Blessing of the Fleet. Not only will we be do-ing the annual boat blessing but we will be encouraging members to decorate their boats for the parade by the Blessing Boat. We will have a photographer on the boat to take pictures for all who attend as they sail by. Then after allowing time for everyone to enjoy sailing, we will have an early evening Wine/Ap-petizer Pot Luck Party at the Afterdeck. The next weekend, June 27, there will be a Poker Run Fundraiser which in years past has been a lot of fun. July 25 we will be celebrating a 50th Anniversary reunion weekend event. More informa-tion will follow in the coming months on exactly what will be happening those dates. We hope to contact past members and invite them to return for at least one of those dates. Progress is being made on developing a contact list for these past members and we may ask for your help with addresses and emails. Marlys Pierce will be putting together a member’s cookbook. Special merchandise with a 50th Anniversary logo will be available throughout the year. The logo will be unveiled in the next Mainsheet or before.

NSA Learn to Sail Classes are coming together nicely and we have received some reservations for the classes. There is still a need for more instructors for both the small boat and keelboat portions of the class. Please contact Kent Carter if you are interested in either taking a class or becoming an instructor. If you know anyone that is not a member that might be interested please send them the information from this mainsheet or direct them to the NSA Website for more details.

Cindy and I are off to BVI for a few days so we will be thinking of all our friends and fellow sailors as we cruise through the beautiful blue water.

Gregg Greenwood2014-2015 NSA Commodore

From the Editor:PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE SCHEDULE.• Announcements of scheduled

events (such as dinners and races) and ads, must be received by the first Thursday of each month.

• Email will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. the first Sunday of each month.

• Any late material will be published the next month.

• Email your material to Sheryl Born at [email protected].

• Commercial advertising rates are listed on the Classified page.

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NINNESCAH SAIING ASSOCIATION - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Celebrate NSA’s 50 Years!June 20 - The Blessing of the Fleet

Decorate your boat for the parade by the Blessing Boat. As you sail by a photographer will be there to take pictures of your boat. After a nice sail, join in on an early evening of Wine/Appetizer Potluck Party at the Afterdeck.

June 27 - Poker Run Fundraiser

July 25 - The 50th Celebration Dinner ReunionEveryone is invited to join in on the festivities!

More information will follow in the coming months.

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Need Recipes for the NSA 50TH Anniversary COOKBOOK!!

In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we are putting together and NSA cookbook. All you galley slaves get your favorite recipes together and email them to [email protected]. We will have 8 categories.• Appetizers and Beverages• Soups and Side Dishes• Main Course• Side Dishes and Vegetables

Of course, as always, we are up for suggestions and help in compiling this. Please send your recipe in a Word file. In your email include your name and the category the recipe goes in and any other info you want to include. Thanks for your help in this effort.

“The boat may sail on its bottom but a sailor sails on his stomach”

• Desserts and Pastries• Cookies and Candies• Misc. (at the dock/ on da boat / potluck)• Cooking tips and Helpful Hints.


NSA LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMAdult learn to sail classes have been taught at Cheney Lake

for over 35 years. The Ninnescah Sailing Association Learn to Sail Course is developed in conjunction with the U.S. Sailing Association and is for adults 18 yrs of age or older.

Classes include 20 hours of instruction, both in classroom and on the water using daggerboard and keel sailboats. They are led by a team of enthusiastic, experienced volunteer members of NSA who are United States Sailing Association certified instruc-tors. The weeknight portion of the class (Tuesday night) meets in the NSA Adult Learn to Sail conference room at the Double-Tree Airport Hotel, 2098 Airport Rd. Wichita, KS., and the sail-ing portion of each class (Saturday & Sun-day) meets at the cove at Ninnescah Sailing Association on Cheney Reservoir.

Course content includes:n Basic Boat Handling Skillsn Sailing Terminologyn Knot Tyingn Sailing Theoryn Daggerboard and Keel Boat instructionn WATER & SMALL CRAFT SAFETY!Prerequisites: To enroll in the NSA Learn to Sail course,

you must be at least 18 years old. You must be able to swim 25 yards, be able to float or tread water for two minutes, and put a lifejacket on in deep water. It is essential that you feel safe in the water!

2015 Adult Sailing ClassesClass 1June 23, Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. June 27 & 28, Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Class 2July 7, Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.July 11 & 12, Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Class 3August 11 Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. August 15, Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Class LocationsTuesdays- DoubleTree, Conf. Room2098 Airport Rd., WichitaSat & Sun - Ninnescah Sailing AssociationCheney Reservoir

Pre-registration is required and must be completed by mail or telephone. The registration fee for NSA members is $195 and for a non-member $250. The fee includes course materials and the use of sailboats, life-jackets, and other safety equipment. Payments may be made by check or money order only. Register early because class size is limited.

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________ Zip Code ________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________

o NSA Member o Non-member Class Number__________ Course Fee__________

Please make checks payable to NSA.Complete the form and mail it with your class number and course fee to:

Learn to Sail Registration, 1410 Lynnhurst, Wichita KS 67212

Contact Kent Carter at 316-655-4993 or email [email protected]

for more details.


Ninnescah Sailing Association Presents

Spring 2015 US SAILING Level One Instructor Course

Raising the quality of sailing instruction across the country.

For instructors who teach at sailing centers, camps, recreation programs and yacht clubs

WHY...

1. Prepares you to teach sailing at your facility or at sailing centers across the country. 2. US Sailing Certifications optimizes your club’s sail training program. 3. Synchronizes your experience with a proven sail training course. 4. An accomplishment for yourself that can last a lifetime

Who... New instructors and club training supporters, eager to learn innovative teaching techniques, on the water drills, rainy day activities, risk management, and sailing class organization. Minimum age 16 during 2015 calendar year.

When and Where... Thursday June 11 through Sunday June 14 at Lake Cheney State Park, Kansas

What... An intense four day, 40 hours course on how to teach sailing to beginners.

It Includes sports psychology, lesson planning, and on the water teaching techniques.

Course has applications to all levels of sailing training.

How... $350 course fee if registered by May 11, 2015 US SAILING Membership (required) Applicants should be proficient in sailing FJs, Sunfish, Lasers, and have good motorboat

handling skills. Pre completion of the online NASBLA Motorboat safety course is required.

Instructor Trainer - Rick Shaw (405) 306-8597 [email protected]

Or Jaime Kissinger at Lake Cheney, KS 316-519-4411, [email protected]

Register on-line at: http://www.ussailing.org


US SAILING LEVEL I INSTRUCTOR COURSE COURSE LENGTHThis is a 4-day, 40-hour course. Attendance at all course sessions is mandatory. Absence from any portion of the course excludes the instructor candidate from evaluation.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTAll Candidates must have reached their 16th birthday within the calendar year that the course is being held in. Students under 18 years of age who complete the course will be designated as a Sailing Assistant until their 18th birthday. Please be aware that forging/lying about your age is a violation of the terms of this registration and is grounds for revocation of any or all US Sailing certifications.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE COURSE1) Sailing experience - Sailing experience in small boats, such

as prams, dinghies, multihulls or daysailing keelboats.

2) Current US Sailing Adult Individual Membership - Youth memberships are not applicable. Those with a family member-ship with only one (1) instructor in the family IS eligible.

3) Experience operating a safety boat. - This skill will not be taught at the course. Instructor Candidates lacking adequate experience should either seek opportunities for practice or at-tend a US Sailing Safe Powerboat Handling Course. Candidates not passing this portion of the course or other tests will receive a Plan of Improvement, re-testing for which carries a fee of $75.

4) Ability to swim 50 yards both with and without PFD. - The accepted swim strokes are: front crawl, breaststroke, side stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl and butterfly, as de-fined by the American Red Cross. Floating and treading water are not considered to be swimming strokes, and sculling or finning as a way of moving through the water while floating or treading is not considered to be a swimming stroke.

5) Completed course registration form accompanied by ap-propriate course fees (and any late charges)

6) National Association of State Boating Law Administra-tors (NASBLA) Safe Boating certification. Each state has different requirements and candidates have a responsibil-ity to meet the boating laws of the state where the course is being held. In some states, online testing meets the criteria for NASBLA certification (Florida, for example), while other states require classroom work (Connecticut) and do not recognize online testing. If you chose to take an online course, please be certain that the course you’ve chosen is NASBLA approved. Online courses that are not NASBLA approved will not be accepted. BoatUS is one provider of online courses. Click here to see all available Boat US courses. You can also earn your certification at one of US Sailing’s Safe Powerboat Handling Courses or see a current list of approved providers. Candidates holding a current USCG full or limited Master’s or OUPV license are exempt from this requirement.

7) Complete the US Sailing Medical Form and Safety Boat Skills Self-Assessment Form. This will be provided to Instruc-tor Trainer at the start of the course. These will be sent to you upon receipt of your course registration.

8) Ability to exhibit appropriate personal and interpersonal skills.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF COURSE• Attendance at all portions of the course. Absence from any

portion of the course excludes the instructor candidate from evaluation

• Personal and Interpersonal Practical Skills: Demonstrate professional conduct, an open-minded, positive and enthusi-astic attitude, appropriate appearance (clothing, footwear and tidiness), participation in discussions, collaboration skills/team player, confidence and ease of manner.

• A positive evaluation by the Instructor Trainer.PASSING ALL PRACTICAL EXAMS

1) Sailing Skills Practical Test: Execute, with comfort and confidence: Rigging, leaving a dock/beach, starting, stopping and speed control, safety position, getting out of irons, sail-ing backward, tacking, jibing, steering with sails and weight, proper sail trim, judging laylines, capsize and overboard recovery, returning to dock/beach, unrigging.

2) Safety Boat Operation Skills Practical Test: Execute, with comfort and confidence: system, equipment and starting checks, leaving and docking, high and low speed maneuver-ing, holding position upwind/upcurrent, backing, pivot turn (360 degree turn within boat’s length), anchoring and/or making fast to a mooring, overboard recovery and landing alongside a moored boat.

3) Swim/PFD Practical Check: Swim 50 yards in instructing clothing both with and without a PFD, tread water two minutes while performing a minor task (such as tying a knot). The ac-cepted swim strokes are: front crawl, breaststroke, side stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl and butterfly, as defined by the American Red Cross. Floating and treading water are not considered to be swimming strokes, and sculling or finning as a way of moving through the water while floating or treading is not considered to be a swimming stroke.

4) Marlinspike/Seamanship Practical Test: Demonstrate abil-ity to tie the following knots and hitches: Figure-8, bowline, square knot, sheet bend, clove hitch, two half hitches, rolling hitch, cleat hitch. Also coil and throw a line.

5) Classroom Presentation Practical Skills: Demonstrate les-son preparation, with clear, logical and accurate content, good voice enunciation/clarity/volume/pace/pitch, good non-verbal communication (gestures and body language), effective visual aids, good timed presentation(s) with introduction, conclu-sion, demonstration, clarity and use of notes, use of multiple pathways techniques, and ease in handling questions.

6) Land Drill and Water Drill Teaching Practical Skills: Demonstrate good class positioning, control and positioning of safety boat, demonstration skills, effective on-the-water communication, evaluation, and feedback technique.


PASSING ALL WRITTEN EXAMSThree closed-book exams on the Small Boat Sailing Instruc-tor Guide, Teaching Fundamentals for Sailing Instructors and Basic Powerboating, Safety and Rescue. All tests are multiple choice. A passing grade of 80% is required on all exams.COURSE OUTCOMESThe practical and written tests each stand on their own, and each must be passed in order to pass the course. The determi-nation as to whether a candidate passes or fails rests with the Instructor Trainer. In addition to Pass or Fail, a third option is a Plan of Improvement. Re-testing for Plans of Improvement carries a $75 re-testing fee; re-tests are scheduled with specific representatives of US Sailing and must be performed within a specific time frame.TRAINING MATERIALS

There are approximately 400 pages to read, so plan on studying prior to and each night of the course.

• Small Boat Sailing Instructor Guide

• Teaching Fundamentals for Sailing Instructors (TF)

• Basic Powerboating, Safety and Rescue manual

• Learn Sailing Right! Intermediate student book

• Review questions for the Instructor Guide/Learn Sailing Right, TF and Powerboating tests.

• Other handouts and course information as applicable.VALIDATION OF SMALL BOAT SAILING LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTORS

Validation will be for three years providing First Aid, CPR, and US Sailing Adult membership are kept current. Instructor validation is renewable. Visit the website or contact the office for more information.

• Current First Aid and Adult CPR. We will accept First Aid and CPR from the American Red Cross, American Heart Associa-tion, or providers approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. See the cur-rent list. Additionally, a state licensed EMT or M.D., whose CPR certification is renewed annually is also accepted.

COURSE FEESRegistration is on a first pay basis. US Sailing will not reserve spots without full payment.$350 if received more than four (4) weeks prior to course start date$370 if received within four (4) weeks of course start date$420 if received within one (1) week of course start date

CANCELATION POLICY

• Course fees are nonrefundable but are transferrable to an-other course/date if the Training office is given enough notice:

• More than four weeks before the course start date: Fee is transferable to another course.

• Within the four week of course start date: ½ half of course fee is transferable to another course

• Less than 24 hours notice of course start date (or no-show), 100% of the course fee is forfeited.

For more information go to www.ussailing.org/education/teach-sailing/sbinstructor/level-1-instructor/


US SAILING TRAINING PROGRAM SMALL BOAT SAILING LEVEL 1

INSTRUCTOR COURSE APPLICATION/REGISTRATION FORM

COURSE LOCATION______________________________________ DATE OF COURSE____________ NAME______________________________________________________DATE____________

Last First M.I.

PERMANENT ADDRESS________________________________________________________________ SHIPPING ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________

No. Street (no PO boxes) City State ZIP

PHONE_____________________________(HOME)______________________________(CELL) EMAIL:______________________________________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH (____/____/____) SEX____M)____(F) CURRENT OCCUPATION_______________________________________________________________ Do you have any learning or physical disability that would prevent you from fully participating in this course? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY_________________________________(Name Relationship Phone) US SAILING ADULT INDIVIDUAL (MEMBER NO.________________ Adult Individual Membership or a family membership with only 1 instructor in the family ********************************************************************************************* CURRENT SAILING EMPLOYER: NAME_______________________________________ POSITION______________________ (Yacht Club/Sailing School/Camp/College/High School) ********************************************************************************************* NOTE-REGISTRATION FOR ALL US SAILING TRAINING COURSES IS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST PAY BASIS! Familiarization with the course materials is essential. There are approximately 600 pages of text so plan on studying prior to and each night of the course. ********************************************************************************************* RACING EXPERIENCE Yes ___No___ What are your personal goals for this Small Boat Sailing Level 1 course? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SAFETY: Can you swim 50 yards in sailing clothing? Yes___ No___


Please note: Currently US SAILING accepts First Aid and CPR from U.S. Coast Guard approved providers

(http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/approved_courses_schools.asp. For a list of NASBLA safe boating courses, visit

www.nasbla.net/courseListing.php. PLEASE BRING COPIES TO THE COURSE.

Training Fee for Small Boat Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course: $370 $_____________ Late fee for application received less than 1 week prior to a course $50 $_____________ US Sailing Adult Individual Membership ($60 1-yr, $110 2-yr, $145 3-yr) $_____________ $20.00 EARLY DISCOUNT (for applications with payment received in the Training Office 4 weeks prior to a course) $_________________

TOTAL REMITTANCE $ $_________________ Enclosed is my check/money order payable to US Sailing or Charge my Visa MasterCard American Express Card No_________________________________. Expiration Date_________________(mm/yyyy) Signature Payment at least 1 week prior to the course or a late fee of $50 will be charged in addition to the course fee. The course fee covers publications, registration materials/processing and Instructor Trainer costs. THE REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE. PLEASE READ THE COURSE PREREQUISITES AND CANCELLATION POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING. Date_________________________ Applicant Signature (if 18 or older) __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (if under18) ____________________________________________________________ Return this form, along with payment to US SAILING, Box 1260, Portsmouth, RI 02871. FAX 401-683-0840


US SAILING RACE OFFICIAL SEMINARS

JUDGE SEMINARS APPLICATION/REGISTRATION FORM

SEMINAR LOCATION: Ninnescah Sailing Association DATE OF SEMINAR: April 4, 2015 NAME______________________________________________________DATE____________ (Last, First, M.I.) PERMANENT ADDRESS________________________________________________________________ SHIPPING ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________ No. Street (No PO Boxes for Shipping) City State ZIP PHONE_____________________________(HOME)______________________________(CELL) EMAIL:______________________________________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH (____/____/____) SEX____M)____(F) US SAILING MEMBER ID NO.________________ **US SAILING MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED** ************************************************************************************* Seminar Costs: The cost of seminars varies by location. US Sailing charges $25 per participant for administration and course materials. Additional fees may be added by the host to cover other expenses such as food and beverages. SEMINAR FEE $35.00 includes lunch MEMBERSHIP ($50 for new members) $ _________ Enclosed is my check/money order payable to US Sailing or Charge my: Visa/ MC/ American Express Card No_________________________________ Expiration Date_______________ (mm/yyyy) Signature ____________________________________________ **The course fee covers registration materials/processing PLEASE READ THE COURSE PREREQUISITES AND CANCELLATION POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING. Date:_________________________ Applicant Signature (if 18 or older) :______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (if under18) :___________________________________________________ Return this form, along with payment to US Sailing, PO Box 1260, Portsmouth, RI 02871. FAX 401-‐683-‐0840, or e-‐mail [email protected]


Kansas Personal Property Assessment Form

File with the County Appraiser by March 15!!!This form is sent to personal property owners each year to NSA boat

owners to verify ownership of your boat and trailer. There is a significant penalty of 5% each month you are late with a maximum of 25%. In addi-tion, the penalty for failure to file is 50%. Ex: If your boat tax is $300 a year and you ignore the verification form your resultant tax bill will be $450.

NSA JUNIOR SAILING


NSA MERCHANDISE

Limited Supply—Buy Yours Today! Ninnescah Sailing Association

2015 Calendar$1095

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Call Scott Fry at (316) 706-7071

or Norm Dodson at (620) 584-4189; email [email protected].

The 2015 calendar is a collection of photos taken by NSA members that were submitted for the 2014 NSA photo contest.

Ninnescah Sailing Association 2014 Photo Contest Entries

SAILING2015

Ninnescah Sailing Association

Photo by Ronnie Leonard


Photo by Donna Veith


Photo by Allen Johnson


NSA Board of Governors Minutes – Feb., 2015Commodore elect Andy Woodward called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. BOG members present were: Andy Woodward, Jaime Kissinger, Paul Faber, Doug Veith, Dale Gronniger and Bruce Rowe. Gregg Greenwood, Ronnie Leonard and Norm Dodson were absent.

Also present were Bob and Sheryl Born and Chuck Radab-raugh (sic)Minutes: Bruce Rowe-Secretary

The board accepted and approved the January minutes as published in the Mainsheet (Kissinger/Veith)Property Managers Report: Woodward

Not much to report:I have been delivering calendars to some Yearbook advertis-

ers and seeing if they will be willing to advertise with us again this year.

Have attended meetings with the Marketing Committee and the 50th Anniversary Committee.

Retrieved the Lund from Wichita Marine and weighed it and the trailer separately.

Afterdeck:TV area furnace is not working. Scheduled for repair.Stove on the east kitchen wall is not working. Also sched-

uled for repair if possibleAlan Hale serviced the latches on the entry doors.Use the east entrance. The alarm is set, know the code and

password.Administrative Secretary Report: Allen Johnson was absent: Unpaid dues report out soonMarketing Committee Report: Paul Faber

The marketing committee met on January 29, 2015. Com-mittee members include Curtis Gibson; chairperson, Viki Cheatum, Marlys Pierce, Rob Fresh, Patrick Adams, Charles Bruce, Bob Born, Sheryl Born, Chris Zachery, and Sheila Whiston-Fox. Paul Faber is the board liaison.

Discussion centered on the committee’s goals, which were determined to be retaining the current members while attract-ing new members.

Various ideas were discussed including adult sailing classes, having a mentor program for new members, a welcoming committee, doing current member survey, conducting exit in-terviews when members leave, developing financial incentives for current members recruiting new members, developing new brochures, and develop a corporate initiative program.

Action steps taken include: Rob Fresh will report at the next meeting on his idea how to establish a mentoring program, Viki Cheatum will research new member applications to see if it can be determined how new members first heard of NSA, Chris Zachery will develop his ideas on conducting a club open house, Bob Born will develop a Facebook awareness campaign and was authorized to spend up to $30 a month on the project for a period of up to four months, and Marlys Pierce will research the cost of print ads with a focus on summer activities, youth recreation, junior sailing and adult sailing classes.

The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2015.Comments:

Andy mentioned that we used to have a “Club Guide” that was handed out to new members and anyone else deemed an interested party. Such a guide (if he can find and old copy) would be a boon to our marketing efforts.

Member/Guest Forum:Visitor Chuck Radabraugh (sic) asked how we address the

various hurdles new members face regarding slip availability, dues and fees. He also mentioned that his wife would like to participate in the Adult Learn to Sail program and he won-dered how that participation would impact how his initiation fee and dues.

Board Members Reports:Secretary: Bruce Rowe: Nothing to reportTreasurer: Ronnie Leonard (absent) No reportYardmaster: Dale Gronniger

Please check on your boat periodically, keep cockpit drains clear, halyards tied down, etc.Operations: Norm Dodson (absent)

The Winter Party went well. A big thanks to Dean and Renae Pusateri for putting on a great party. We had about 42 members present. The band, Blue Eyed Soul, was excellent. I highly recommend them for other functions. Calendar sales are slow. We’ve sold between 25 & 30. We may want to lower the price pretty soon. I have been making calls to fill hosts po-sitions for the years’ coming events. I still have 2 or 3 open-ings-if anyone knows someone who is interested have them give me a call. I will be contacting Andy with some names for social committee when I get back home on Friday. I also have some money to get to Allen for the Winter Party, calendar sales and merchandise. Harbormaster: Doug Veith

Slip exchange meeting March 7th.Comments:

Wonder whether we should go back to some kind of so-cial event tied into the exchange? Desserts/soup/chili? Doug would provide the ice cream if others would bring cakes, etc. Originally it was a soup competition.Vice Commodore: Jaime Kissinger

NSA Learn to Sail for Adults is underwayKent Carter has met with the instructors to determine the

teaching curriculumWe have determined that there will be 5 of the instructors

that will attend the US Sailing Certification course June: 11-12-13-14

Classes are June 23, 27-28 July 7, 11-12 and August 11, 15-16Public fee for the class is: $250 and NSA members: $195Marketing for classes will be in the Eagle and other area newspa-

pers as well as flyers hung at local gyms, stores and businesses.

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Continued: NSA Board of Governors Minutes–February - 2015Interested persons contact Kent Carter at 316-655-4993 or

[email protected] is a boat committee this year:The committee consist of: Bryce Hempe, Jason Harris, Rich

Scillia, Ken Henderson and Scott Tatge.They will be making repairs and maintaining the boats all

season.US Sailing Certification Level 1 Class:June 11, 12, 13, 14Sign up on US Sailing.comQuestions contact Jaime Kissinger 316-519-4411US Sailing Judge Seminar:Judges are responsible for conducting protest and redress

hearings when competitors believe there has been a breach of the rules. In area ‘F’ there aren’t any judges; please consider attending and becoming a judge.

The seminar will be April 4, 2015 with Richard Mallison as the instructor. The fee is $35 and includes lunch. You can enroll at US Sailing.com. If you have questions contact Jaime Kissinger 316-519-4411Junior Sailing:

Camps will be July 6-10 and July 20-24 for ages 8-17. Ques-tions contact Texie Randle 316-729-6358 or [email protected]

KBRSThe 2015 KBRS committee will be: Jack Kramer, Frank

Couch, Gary Shepard and Tom OlsonRegattas:

We are looking for a Regatta Chairman to fill this fun and exciting job. We already have someone who will handle all the food and kitchen duties.

We are preparing to have a CPR/AED class at the Afterdeck.Commodore Elect: Andy Woodward

I need a list of all the work credit members and their assign-ments to the various committees. Where are the vacancies and what are your needs?Past Commodore: Paul Faber:

Afterdeck Windows TaskforceTaskforce members include Paul Faber; chairperson, Andy

Woodward, David Parrish, Doug Veith, Jim Carlisle, and Dale Gronniger. The first committee meeting is set for February 12. lt is my goal to present a window recommendation to the board at the April meeting.

Old Business:Plans for the 50th Anniversary celebration are moving right

along. Marlys Pierce is gathering recipes for the planned cook-book. We think we will have more than one event to celebrate and would like to have a more upscale dinner, but try to keep the cost in the $20 range. We would like to try to encourage past members to attend and would like to honor our worker of the year trophy maker.

Adult Learn to [email protected] Lund has a 115 hp. two stroke motor and we are in a

search for a suitable prop for it. We will task Patrick to job of mixing the fuel as needed.

There are some supplier issues regarding the construction of the new toilets by the shelter house boat ramp. We want to be sure the pit toilet remains until the new one is built.

Scheduled Afterdeck Events include: Feb 28 Cheney Lake Assoc., March 7 NSA Slip Exchange Meeting April 4 NSA Judging Seminar. And there are three exclusive rentals in April: the Pretty Prairie high school prom on the 11th and two weddings-the 16th and the 25th. May 2 Cheney Lake State Park Meeting.

No report on the WiFi Regarding the Afterdeck windows: we have five bids in hand

and the committee will narrow them down to three and then invite those three to make their presentations explaining their product and time frames.

New Business:NSA Learn to Sail Motions:

Approve NSA Learn to Sail Classes as a recognized sailing course in accordance with Article V Sections 1e and 2h of the Associations By-Law. This would allow graduates of the Learn to Sail Classes to not pay the initiation fee and get ½ off a full membership in their first year of membership. This motion was tabled for a later discussion and vote.

In exchange for a two year commitment to assist in teaching the NSA Adult Learn to Sail Classes, waive the cost of the NSA initiation fee and membership dues for the first year for former Red Cross instructors Kathy Westerhoff and Ken Ratlief. All other fees will be at full price.

This motion carried. Kissinger/FaberWe have established a need for a computer projector to be

utilized for our various events. Jaime Kissinger has researched this and showed several examples to the board, but more study is needed.

Announcements:BOG Breakfast-Tuesday February 17, 2015 at the Copper

OvenNext BOG meeting-Thursday March 5, 2015 at the Breeze

Pointe clubhouseSlip Exchange Meeting-March 7, 2015

Adjournment: Rowe/Kissinger 8:25pm.

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Mark Your Calendars for these Future NSA EventsMarch 7- Slip Exchange • March 15 - File with the County Appraiser


Follow the NSA 50th Celebration Events at www.ninnescah.orgWe hear interesting questions from the membership from

time to time and more than not we direct the member to the ninnescah web page for the answer. There is much more to the website than meets the eye. Remember this—you cannot mess up the website or your computer by clicking on the different buttons on the website. Be brave. Explore your web page.

Following is how to find the calendar which will provide the most recent information about the events going on at the club.

There are two ways to see the upcoming events going on at NSA. First, once you are at www.ninnescah.org look at the right hand column (figure 1) and you will see the most current list of near Upcoming Events. If you want more informa-

tion then click the last line of that right hand column entitled “Click here to see all upcoming events.” and it will take you to the NSA calendar (figure 2). This calendar will show you all of the events for the year (Keep in mind, that no matter where you are on the website, if you want to get back to the homep-age all you have to do is click the blue NSA logo at the top of the page).

The second way to get to the calendar is the click on the EVENT button on the left side of the home page (figure 3)

Additionally, make sure you LIKE the NSA Facebook page (ninnescah sailing association) and you will receive informa-tion about upcoming events.

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KBRSAhoy there mate! Even in the middle of winter, the NSA "old salts" still like to get

together to "chew the fat" on Wednesday nights at Emerson Biggins Sports Bar & Grill starting at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to spin a yarn of summer's past sailing days. It's a good time hanging out with sailing buddies drinking some grog and ordering some grub. You don't have to be a part of KBRS to join in with the camaraderie of the "old salts" of NSA. Emerson Biggins. Call Gary Cheatum if you have any questions.

To gain quick access to the NSA FB page click on the FB logo below. You can also go to the NSA website homepage and look for the instructions in the announcements on the right hand column. Once you get to the NSA page make sure you LIKE us and rate us a 5-star.

Be sure and post pictures, make comments, and LIKE the different posts. We had 108 likes at year’s end!

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BOATS FOR SALEDOLPHIN 22, 1980, $3000Red hull, 46" draft fixed keel.Includes:* Teak companionway, with cover* Teak & ash tiller with extension and cover* Tiller tamer* Bimini (awning), can be used while sailing* Built in ice chest in cockpit* Double axle trailer (new tires in 2008), needs new lights on trailer* 5hp auxiliary outboard and mount* 2 Jibs, hank-on (one 110%, one 135%)* 4 winches for sail trim, with self tailing cov-ers on jib winches* Adjustable jib tracks* Lifelines, bow and stern pulpits* Whisker pole* Anchor & rode* Boarding ladder* Roller furling kit (not installed)* Mainsail (restored in 2008) with cover, and all running rigging.* Knot meter, depth sounder & compass on bulkhead* Deep cycle battery and charger* CD/AM/FM radio and 4 speakers installed.* Cushions and pillows, new in 2011. Sleeps 4 in cabin, nice large v berth.* Custom folding table and cabinet in cabin* Has small sink in v berth.* Portapotti included.

Located at Ninnescah Sailing Associa-tion at Cheney Reservoir, 25 miles west of Wichita.

See photos at http://wichita.craigslist.org/boa/4886585972.html

1980 O’DAY 23' SAILBOATThe boat is a centerboard model with the standard rig 1980 O’Day 23-2. The boat has custom cruiser/racer full cut sails made by Hild Sails in 1996. Up front is a 150% genoa that can be reefed to 100% on a Hood Yacht Systems roller furler. The main sail has stan-dard battens and one set of reef points. All lines have been run aft to the cockpit so that one person can easily handle the boat. The boat can also go almost anywhere due the shallow draft (2.26' with the centerboard up).

The cockpit features custom Marine

closed cell foam cushions made by JSI, a compass, and Autohelm ST30 Bitdata in-strumentation (which I was told worked but never messed with).

The boat also comes with an electric start 9.9 Johnson Sailmaster outboard motor. The motor starts and runs great. All of the fuel lines were replaced last fall and the carburetor and fuel pump were rebuilt (both with OEM kits). After having this motor I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to go back to a pull start.

The electrical system is also in working order featuring a marine deep cycle battery, trickle charger, working lights, radio and speakers. (The bilge was working when I purchased the boat but was acting up when I checked it the second time so a new one was purchased and hasn’t been installed yet).

The cabin interior is in good shape with all of the original cushions, a nice dinette table and one piece carpet (which prevents slipping).

It sits on a freshly restored tandem axle trailer (professionally sandblasted, painted, all new wiring, lights, bearings, races and seals replaced. The only thing I haven’t done yet to prepare it for a long haul is replace the tires).

The boat also comes with lots of extras: Set of hank-on original O’Day sails, and addi-tional 150% genoa. Swim ladder. Multiple sets of hatch boards (originals, plexiglass, and new unused teak). Set of new hatch runner boards (never installed)

I wish I could keep it but I am moving to Santa Ana for work and between the cost of living increase and how expensive it will be to keep it there I need to sell it. All reasonable offers will be considered. Please email me at [email protected] or call/text me after 4PM at (251)508-0156. 1979 CATALINA 27 The Catalina 27 features a spacious interior with 6' headroom. A forward stateroom con-tains a v-berth and locker, there is a separate head compartment, a dinette, settee berth and galley in the main salon. The dinette collapses to convert to an aft berth as well. It has cushions for the dinette. The cockpit area is large with storage seating. 9.9 outboard motor. Two main 150 sails two jibs and one spinnaker a rolling furler CID. All in great shape. Covers on all sails. Heavy duty trans-

port trailer. Extras: Microwave, Grill, AM, FM, CD radio and a GPS. $7,500. Please call 316-239-1472 or email [email protected]

91 CLASSIC LAGUNA 26. 8hp Nissan electric start 4 stroke, '04. Tandem axle trailer. Fin keel draws only 3'1”. Knot and depth, VHF and stereo. Shore power, Bimini, self tailing Lewmars. Handcrafted yacht from Chanute, KS. A well built, nicely equipped, stable sailor in very good condition. Deep slip transfers with BOG approval. $8,900. To see this boat at the club call Patrick at 316.540.3674.

1978 HOWMAR PHANTOM SAILBOAT 14ft., 2 seat day sailer. Good condition, Road ready Yarbrough trailer with lights & Buddy Bearings. Includes all rigging, dagger board, tiller, clam cleats for mainsheet, multi-color sail which is relatively new and boat cover. Rudder is about to split, will require repair. Phantoms are similar to a Sunfish, only considered a little faster & lots of fun! $950, OBO. Call Laszlo after 3:00 PM on any day @ 316/542-9892.1999 CAPRI 13 with canvas cover and trailer. Quick, good looking boat, eats Sunfishs for lunch. Boat in great shape. You can see this boat at Cheney Lake. $1,499. Call 316-540-3674.1981 CATALINA 22 Swing Keel, trailer in great condition, Merc 4-stroke 6 hp, new main sail, LED lighting, stereo, cockpit and inside cushions all good, kitchenette, toilet, swim ladder. $3,000. Call or text Stan at 316-737-2753.PRICE REDUCED - 21' LUND WITH TRAILER 1990 center cockpit deep V powerboat and trailer. 2004 Johnson 140 hp 4-stroke. Dual batteries with charger, dual bilge pumps. Can view boat at Wichita Marine, ask for Tracey, 316-524-0101. $3,800 or OBO.1979 CATALINA 30 SAILBOAT, Standard Rig, Bow Split, Fin Keel. M15/5411 Diesel Engine. Drip free stuffing box. Cleanest bilge you have ever seen. Edison wheel steering. Emergency tiller. Large Bruce anchor and nice anchor roller. Force 10 propane furnace and stove. New 120 V refrigerator and new

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microwave oven. VHF. Raymarine ST-50 Tri-data. AM/FM/CD. USB outlets. Shore power. Fresh VC17 bottom job last fall with multiple coats of West System Epoxy barrier coat. Spent $1500 just for materials to refinish the bottom. Her bottom is smooth! Folding prop. Blue Bimini and blue sail cover. Boat is striped and named in red, yellow and blue. Mylar racing main. Mid-boom sheeting with traveler. Recently upgraded boom with new internal 7:1 out haul and new boom end pulleys. Harkin furler. Dacron 100 jib. Asymmetrical spinnaker. Exterior teak is fair to good and freshly oiled. Interior is beautiful. In process of sealing windows and installing a lazy jack system. All records indicate this is a fresh water boat that came from the Great Lakes to Wichita, KS. Selling because we have replaced this boat with a larger blue water cruiser on the coast. Catalina 22 plus cash is possible. $15k or best acceptable offer. Cur-rently slipped at WVSC. By appointment only! Chris Collins 316-371-4040 HOBIE WAVE, trailer, new cover. $2,950. Call Wilson at 580-541-2326. PRICE REDUCED. CAL 9.2 (30 FT.). New mainsail, genoa (new in 2000), spinnaker, stereo, VHF, Bimini, cockpit cushions, and BBQ grill. Very good Universal diesel engine. Excellent trailer. Price reduced to $9,999. Call 316-540-3674 to see this boat.CATALINA 25, 1981. Swing keel, trailer, slip with board approval. VHF radio, ra-dio/CD player, microwave, air conditioner, head with holding tank. Good main, roller-furling, North genoa, spinnaker with ATK sock, new Lewmar self-tailing winches, Bimini top, new cockpit and cabin cushions, 9.9 outboard, and more. $9,500. Call Tony Scuka at 316-942-1990.

CAPE DORY 19' TYPHOON WEEKENDER. Liebchen. New bottom paint and teak refin-ishing Spring 2011. Main, jib and 150 genoa (Nuclear Dacron–almost new.) Windex, Danforth anchor, porta potty, British seagull engine. Galvanized “Dilly” trailer with new lights. Asking $6,000 OBO. Call Tom at 316-260-6820 or cell 316-259-7656. Also, have 3-hp. to sell with or separate.

COLUMBIA 26, 1978. Price $4,500. Length: 26 ft.; Keel type: fixed; Draft: 3 ft. 2 in.; Weight: 6,600 lbs.; Average condition mainsail, jib, and genoa; sound hull; good interior; tiller steer; dodger, bimini, stack pack; stand-up cabin, 6ft. 2 in. Call Bill Clark at 316-681-0820.

COLUMBIA 26 MARK II 1969, Fixed keel 4'4", 2 main sails, Jib, and genoa, 8'6" beam, nice interior and exterior cushions, 9.9 out-board motor, bottom paint 2 years old, nice boat, $4,500 call Tim Peppard 316-838-8214 or email [email protected] .

IRWIN 25 -1974. 25' with an 8' beam. Mainsail, heavy duty hinged mast step, cabin will sleep six. Foresail is on a roller furling with lines to cockpit. She has a table, sink, closet storage, head and tan-dem trailer. Sailboat and trailer together are $3,500. For more information contact Gil Nye at 316-788-3454 or email at [email protected].

J 24 WITH TRAILER. Located at Cheney. Large sail inventory of crisp and average sails $3500.00. Contact Stan at 316-737-2753.

NEWPORT 30, 1976. Located at Perry Yacht Club, KS. 30 foot Sailboat, Beam 10.5 feet, Draft 4.75 feet, Displacement 8000 lbs. Triple Axle Road trailer (needs tires and new bearings for highway service) 2 year old heavy winter cover. New battery (1 of 2), New bilge pump, Yanmar Diesel inboard with new impeller, Wheel steering (back up tiller included), Good cockpit and cabin cushions, Large cabin due to wide beam, 5 headsails, Spinnaker, Sleeps 6, Bimini, Boat is ready to enjoy! $15,300 or best offer. Cash only, no trades Contact: Beth Whitson at [email protected]

PHOENIX SNIPE 16'. 1982, BOAT # 25196, completely renovated, and race competitive. It has minimum weight, flex-ible mast. Can be capsized, re-righted and continue sailing. Includes two suits of sails, large face compass, pole launcher, and all sail controls. The trailer alone is worth the $1,500 price. Contact Ken Rix at 316-684-6086, or email at [email protected].

RANGER 26, 1970. Price $1,000. Length: 26 ft., draft 4 ft, 4 in., fixed keel, tiller, mainsail, jib, and genoa, sound hull, needs cosmetics, average condition, no trailer, no engine. Call Bill Clark at 316-681-0820.

SNIPE. Fiberglass Balsa core, alum. mast and boom, sails maroon hull clear natural mahogany deck. $1,500.00. Call Dick at 316-685-8611.

MISCELLANEOUSNATIONAL SAIL 155% ROLLER FURLING GENOA for a 1991 Catalina tall rig with bow sprit. Sail is lightly used and in excellent condition. Dacron sail is white with a blue Sunbrella UV screen on the port side of the sail. The sail has a #6 (6/32") luff tape. SAIL MEASUREMENTS: Luff - 42.2', Leech - 40.85', Foot - 21.58',Area - 430', Weight 6.5 oz. $750 OBO. Contact Steve Hieger at 316-761-5972 or [email protected]. Sail is located in Wichita, KS.

WANTED: Fiberglass rudder and dagger board for Phantom or Sunfish. Any repairable condition, need not be competitive. Call Dale Gronniger 316 -371-7891 or email: [email protected]

OLD LASER PARTS. Good parts for sale. NACRA 5.2 PARTSUsed Mains: (Skip Elliott) $275.00Used Jibs: both are in good shape, show signs of wear need a few minor repairs. $175.00; Rudder Blades: $250.00 ea.; Dagger Boards: Used $300.00, New, still in package, $450.00; Trailer: $300.00 or everything listed $1200.00. Contact Jaime at 316-519-4411

FOR SALE 2001 SUNFISH HULL - $100 OBO. See in Afterdeck basement. Contact Texie Randle at 316-729-6358.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING POLICY:Members are invited to advertise at no charge. Email your ad copy to the editor at [email protected]. Your item will appear in two consecutive issues unless you advise otherwise. Please let the

editor know if the item is sold or if you want your ad discontinued. Items advertised must be boat related.Non-members wishing to advertise a boat related item may do so using paid advertising with the following per issue fees: $25 per ad, 50 word maximum. Payment in full and copy must be received prior to

placing ad. Send your ad copy and a check to Ninnescah Sailing Assn. PO Box 1587, Wichita, KS 67201. Members of any organized sailing association who offer us reciprocal free classified advertising in their publication will not be charged.


March 7 Saturday 2:00 p.m. Slip Exchange - Afterdeck

May 24 Sunday Memorial Day Picnic - Afterdeck

June 20 Saturday Summer Sailstice / Blessing of the Fleet Afterdeck and Shelter house

July 4 Saturday Fourth of July Picnic - Afterdeck

August 9 Saturday Youth Championship Regatta 23 Saturday NSA Golf Tournament 31 Saturday CORN Regatta

September 6 Saturday Labor Day Dinner 26 Saturday Low Country Boil

NSA Calendar Dates are subject to be changed.

Kirk’s Beach, circa 1997 when the boulders were placed. Photo by Patrick Adams.Submitted by Rob Fresh


April Event Hosted by Location

25-26 Dogwood Regatta TSA-La-Gi Yacht Club Fort Gibson Lake, OK

May16-17 Windycrest Invitational Free Regatta Keystone Lake

Centerboards only

June13-14 Lighthouse Regatta OCBC Lake Hefner, OK Centerboards only

20-21 Lighthouse Regatta OCBC Lake Hefner, OK Keelboats only

July4 NSA Colossus Cup Regatta Ninnescah Sailing Association Lake Cheney, KS

18-19 NSA Whitecap Regatta Ninnescah Sailing Association Lake Cheney, KS

25 Youth Dock Rats Regatta OCBC Lake Hefner, OK

August/September8 NSA Jr. Championship Regatta Ninnescah Sailing Association Lake Cheney, KS

9/6 C.O.R.N. Regatta (Labor Day) Ninnescah Sailing Association Lake Cheney, KS

9/18-20 Governor’s Cup Lake Stockton Yacht Club Lake Stockton, MO

October3-4 Indian Summer Regatta OCBC Lake Hefner, OK

17-18 Frostbite Regatta Tsa-La-Gi Yacht Club Fort Gibson Lake, OK

November1 Hiram Douglas Memorial Regatta Thunderbird Sailing Club Lake Thunderbird, OK Keelboats only

2015 CSSA Regatta Calendar Dates are subject to change. TBD: To Be Determined


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Board of GovernorsCommodore Gregg Greenwood 253-7435 [email protected] Andy Woodward 841-8318 [email protected] Paul Faber 744-7888 [email protected] Jaime Kissinger 519-4411 [email protected] Ronnie Leonard 425-0729 [email protected] Bruce Rowe 620-326-5708 [email protected] Norm Dodson 518-3910 [email protected] Dale Groninger 371-7891 [email protected] Doug Veith 772-7575 [email protected]

Administrative SecretaryAllen Johnson, 729-5757; [email protected]

Mainsheet EditorSheryl Born, 708-1820; [email protected]

Property ManagerPatrick Adams, 540-3674; [email protected]

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