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Thanks again to Patrick and Stacy Harper who hosted the Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday. It was another great PYC social event. Ricardo’s famous Rumaritas were served to adults, piñatas were busted up by adults and kids alike, and food was provided by and for all. Over 75 members were in attendance. If one picture is worth a thousand words five pictures are worth five thousand words. Here’s some evidence of the fun that was had…
 Photo by Jerry Jones  Photo by Shere and Roy Graham 
Everyone ate well, everyone worked hard, everyone had fun! More than 75 people attended PYC’s Club Opening on Saturday, April 14. Starting at 8:00 a.m. Sailin’ Sisters prepared a breakfast feast of pancakes, sausages, fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and more. Commodore Mij Frierson got us started with general announcements, Property Manager Gary Templeton introduced tasks and crew chiefs, and we were off and running. We cut down trees, cleaned out the storage shed, serviced our committee boat, tuned our mower, installed dock rub rails, cleared brush, picked up trash, recommissioned the sewage pumpout, cleaned the kitchen, planted grass, distributed fire extinguishers, installed lights in the pavilion, and much more. A lunch feast was prepared by Shirley Cline, Lisa Hockenberg (Social Co-Chairs), and the Kitchen Kittens and we ate like royalty. Thanks to all who participated in this annual tradition and especially the crew chiefs. It was a terrific day. Now let’s go sailing!
 Love was in the air!
 The Vice Commodore poses as Thor  Rub Rail Workers of America
 Gary and Nancy shlepping
 Everyone watching everyone else work
 Even the Commodore must work!
 Lunch time!
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With the sailing season just starting, it’s Party Time at PYC! The first party of the season is Cinco De Mayo on Saturday, May 5. Details are coming soon so mark your calendars for this mucho cool Mexican Party. All party dates scheduled for this year are posted on the PYC calendar. Some of the traditional parties are already listed like Christmas in July, Boat Crawl, BBQ Cook off, and Movie Night, but there are also dates open for other parties. SO, if you have a great idea for a party and would like to host one, contact Shirley Cline or Lisa Hockenberg (PYC Social C0-Chairs). We are also looking for hosts for the Memorial Day Party and Christmas in July. If you have any questions call Shirley at 913-492-4304 or Lisa at 913-748-9939.
The 2012 sailing season is almost here and it’s a good time to think about sailing safety. With that in mind Barb Clark is again volunteering to teach Saturday CPR classes on April 7 and 21. Barb explains that his year will be somewhat different because of the new Red Cross and American Heart Association guidelines that became effective in July, 2011. They are designed to provide important new information but also make it easier to keep people certified. The first class on April 7 will be for those whose certification is nearing expiration and those who let their certification lapse recently (within 2 years). Those who meet these criteria will study on their own and then come in on April 7 to demonstrate their skills and take exams. They can do this for both the CPR portion and the First Aid Portion. If you want to renew and think you are eligible please contact Barb Clark at bkc1@ksbroadband.net and she will send you a list of the skills you need to demonstrate. These April 7 sessions are set up as 20-minute segments (not counting exam time) for 2 persons at a time from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Barb will be happy to schedule you for these sessions if you contact her. The second class on April 21 is structured as the complete CPR and First Aid program. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Those who need this session are (1) “1st-timers”, (2) those whose certification has been expired for more than 2 years, and (3) those who qualify for the renewal session but just feel better taking the class than studying on their own. Again, please contact Barb Clark at bkc1@ksbroadband.net. These classes are free to PYC members and they will again be held at Kansas City Sailing in Lawrence. They cost nothing except time – and the skills you acquire may someday save a life. These classified advertisements are provided as a service to PYC members and the sailing community. Used Boats for Sale 2002 MacGregor 26X. Sail in style on The Good Life. This boat is in excellent condition and comes with four sails, 2002 Mercury 9.9, inverter, solar charger and many more amenities. $17,500 OBO. E-mail christopherlongly@gmail.com for brochure and information. 1983 Catalina 25′ Tall Rig. Comes with 5 sails (3 are standard, 2 are mylar racing sails). This boat has new topside paint, multi-season bottom coat, VHF radio and microwave oven. Also included: AM/FM/CD radio, bimini, self-tailing winches, marine head, depth gauge, 700 watt converter and more. $9,000. Call Dan at 785-845-7804. 1983 Siedleman, Fare Exchange. Looking for partner to share 1/2 ownership ($1,000) and 1/2 slip fee ($600 annually). Call Randy Wills at 785-478-1780. 1968 Columbia 28 sloop has only had a handful of owners in 43 years! Length: 27’7”; Beam: 8’6”; Draft: 4’4”; Dry weight: 6500 lbs.; Ballast: 2800 lbs.; Sail area: 343 sq ft; Hull: fiberglass; Headroom: 5’10”; Berths: 6. Spacious accommodations include convertible dinette, deluxe galley and fully enclosed head. Fin keel, spade rudder, and high aspect ratio sail plan make her a smooth cruiser. The Mercury 9.9 HP 4-stroke outboard is only about 4 years old and runs great. Dual batteries are 2 years old. Sails: Main, Jib, and Genoa all in good shape. All rigging is solid. Inside cushions are in great shape and a new portable head will be included. This old boat is solid as a rock and easy to sail. It comes with a dry dock cradle and is currently stored at Perry Yacht Club in the SW gravel storage lot. It’s ready to sail this Spring! $4,000 OBO. Call Jim Smiley at 816-914-4227. 1985 Hunter Legend 40. LOA 39′ 7 ½ ”, LWL 32’6″ Beam 13’5″, Draft 6’6″, Displacement 17,400 lbs., Engine Single diesel, FWC, 4 cylinder, 40 HP. Fuel: 38gallons, Water:105 gallons, Holding: 2 X 20 gallons Accommodations: The perfect live aboard boat. The master stateroom is aft with a centerline queen berth. A large hanging locker on each side, shelf space to port, and sliders and shelves on each side of the berth provide plenty of storage space. The aft head and shower opens to both the aft stateroom and main cabin. 2 hatches and 4 ports provide ventilation aft. The galley is L-shaped with double stainless sink, large in-counter AC-DC refrigerator, as well as a smaller front-loading Norcold refrigerator with a small freezer. Forward of the nav station is the saloon with a large settee that provides extra sleeping space for a guest both to port and starboard. The drop leaf table is to starboard with a wrap-around settee. Guest stateroom (v-berth) with hanging locker and private head and shower. For further details of the many amenities contact Scott Kessler at 816-392-9470, president@kestek.com or click here for more info. Other Items and Services Custom Boat Decals for Sale. Fullmoon Signs and Graphics produces quality custom boat names using the highest quality 2ML vinyl available. With unlimited colors and designs we can creatively produce your boat graphics. E-mail us your boat name and ideas and we will provide a layout for your approval. Our custom graphics will be shipped with detailed installation instructions. Call 316-264-4075, visit our web site www.signsbyfullmoon.com, or e-mail us at sharon@signsbyfullmoon.com. House in Mission, KS for sale. PYC members, Bruce and Cathy Liese, need to downsize. The nest is empty and most of their time is spent at the shop! If you know anyone who wants a big beautiful house in Mission please direct them to: Spinnaker for sale: I – 35.0, J – 11.5, JC – 12.5, P – 38.8, E – 13.0. 787 sq. ft. For 27 – 30 ft boat. Red & White UK airx . Good all-purpose spinnaker. $600. Contact Terril Cook at 913-220-7971 or jamminsailing@aol.com. Trashing your old sails? Junking any small hardware? Don’t throw them away! Let me recycle them into something useful and fun. ANY condition will do! Please contact Joan Allen at (913) 648-6028 or allenhouse4@sbcglobal.net. HawkEye handheld sonar system, depth finder, air and water temperature. Floatable, waterproof. Never opened. $75 obo. J/M Dodd, 913-631-2043 or dondod1996@gmail.com. Want to place an ad in the classifieds? Contact Bruce@KansasCitySailing.com. Please let us know when your boat or item has been sold so we can remove it from the list.
After receiving this failing dock line report the owner was inspired to get his dock lines replaced. Now his boat is safe and secure in his slip. This got me thinking about the Do’s and Don’ts of in-water storage and dock line health. So here it goes… When docking your boat in a PYC slip for extended periods: -Do check your dock lines often (at least monthly). -Don’t leave slack in your dock lines. Think of good dock line health as an insurance policy, designed to protect your valuable investment. Choose the right size, design, and diameter dock line and then tend to your dock lines on a regular basis. And each time you visit your boat take a look at your neighbor’s dock lines. You’ll be amazed at how many boats at PYC are at high risk for certain disaster next time the weather becomes harsh. Bruce S. Liese I was at the club this weekend and pulled my boat. To my surprise when I arrived at the slip I found my cockpit drains clogged and my cockpit half-full of, not water, but ICE! Fortunately the day warmed somewhat and I was able to scoop out the ice, clear the drains, empty the water from my cockpit, and pull my boat. I’m letting you know about this experience as a reminder. If your boat is still at PYC there are some important things to keep in mind. If you plan to pull your boat from the lake you should do it as soon as possible. The extra courtesy dock at the east (lake) side will be removed next weekend (December 10 or 11, depending on the weather). Of course the ramp will remain but the extra dock makes it much easier to pull your boat. If you have a boat de-icer (or “bubbler”) there are two important rules to follow in using it. (1) It must be plugged into your 30-amp outlet, either directly at the dock or into one of your boat’s outlets. (2) It must be on a thermostat switch and set to turn on only when the air temperature is below freezing (30 degrees or lower). When either of these rules are violated the club must unplug your bubbler so it doesn’t overload our service. Your boat should be winterized by now. If you have an inboard engine your fresh water engine cooling system should be flushed out with RV antifreeze (the pink nontoxic stuff). If you have an outboard engine it’s best to remove it from your boat and store it in your garage or a place where temperatures are not freezing. Your closed water engine cooling system should have adequate automotive antifreeze. If you have any plumbing onboard, including a water tank, heater, waste water storage, etc., they should be drained and RV antifreeze should be added to protect your plumbing systems. Any stored liquids (beverages, cleaning fluids, etc.) should be removed so they don’t freeze and burst their containers. Visit your boat several times during the winter. Freezing temperatures and heavy winds can be hard on a boat. If you catch a problem early, when it’s still a small problem, you can keep it from becoming a big problem (e.g., when a furler starts to unfurl or your boat cover starts to fly away during heavy winds). You and your boat will appreciate each other during winter visits so don’t miss out on the opportunity for off-season bonding. Anyone who has been at PYC during the winter knows how spectacularly beautiful our property becomes, especially when the lake is frozen and everything is snow-covered. Take care of your boat and take advantage of the beauty of our club this winter. You might even get lucky and meet up with some of your PYC friends during your visit.
Perry Yacht Club was founded over forty years ago. Times have changed and so has our club and newsletter. In its early days the Perry Yacht Club News Letter was a publication written with a manual typewriter. Articles were collated and photos were taped to its pages. Upon completion the original was hand-carried to a copy shop, reprinted, individually addressed, stamped, and sent to PYC members via the U.S. Postal Service. Over the past decade the renamed Branch Creek Harbor News has evolved into an electronic publication. Articles have been composed on computers and digital photos have been electronically pasted into these articles. These articles have been transformed into newsletter format, saved as a PDF, and uploaded onto the PYC website for all to read. With all its strengths our newsletter’s PDF format has had technical limitations. For example it has been difficult to search for a topic or phrase across multiple newsletters. It’s not been possible to cross-reference articles by topic, year, author, etc. And it is not easy to post new information to our newsletter on an as-needed basis. So in an effort to address these limitations our newsletter has recently evolved into the dynamic format you are currently reading. This format is based on a database content management system. In its new format the content of every PYC newsletter is stored in a single database and organized by date and category. As new articles are published the past month’s articles are automatically archived so they are easily searched as a database. This dynamic format is the same as that used by most national and local newspapers (e.g., Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Lawrence Journal World, Kansas City Star). It is also the format used by social media outlets like Facebook. One of the most exciting features of this new format is that you can now reply to or comment on articles. Please take advantage of this feature; it has the potential to generate lots of interesting discussion and be great fun just like other forms of social media. In addition to feedback regarding content feel free to offer suggestions about the design of our newsletter. As suggested earlier, the PYC newsletter will always be a work in progress. In closing I’d like to make a request. If you haven’t already done so please take a self-guided tour of the new format. Click on an article and see how it looks on your computer. Search for an article by a keyword (e.g., “PYC”, “sailboat”, or your name). And consider posting a reply/comment at the end of any article. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks and Happy New Year! Bruce S. Liese, PYC Communications Director |
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