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 Bruce S. Liese, Communications Director What a difference a month makes!
At approximately 0900 this morning Perry Lake’s water level hit 889.0 feet. In one month the lake has risen more than three feet.
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, “The top of conservation pool elevation for this site is 891.50 ft.”
In an article published just last week (May 1, 2013) by Commodore Mij Frierson and Treasurer Rich Wells, it was announced that the club would go into full swing as soon as the water level hit 890 feet. That’s just 12 inches from today! (Be sure to check out the article for the definition of “full swing”.)
So it’s time to pull the cover off your boat; air the tires on your trailer; inspect your rigging, spars, and hull; dig out the boat polish and wax; slap on some sunscreen, and; get ready to launch!
For details of the club’s low water dues policy, see the May 1 article. To “watch” our lake water rise, as sailing season really approaches, see the Army Corps of Engineers link.
Bruce S. Liese
bruce@kansascitysailing.com
PYC Communications Director
Open day (yesterday) was a great success. More than 50 members showed up, the clubhouse, grounds, and harbor were spruced up, we ate lunch together, and the club was back to feeling like “the club.”
Following lunch, the board met in the kitchen and we discussed options for the upcoming year. As you can see from the brief report posted by Doug McCall, Assistant Treasurer, we have deposits for 100/150 slips and we’ve collected more than $47,000 in dues. We also made decisions regarding dues payments that will be announced in an upcoming article by our Commodore, Mij Frierson.
PYC was founded more than 40 years ago and over the years we’ve had some real challenges: storms, floods, fire, droughts, recession, and more. And none so far have dealt us anywhere near a fatal blow.
So here we are, in 2013, and we’ve just been through one of our history’s worst droughts. At the end of last season all members were asked to remove their boats from the harbor to prevent damage to boats and docks. But, as it always does, the water is coming back and so is the great spirit of our club.
Thanks to our Yearbook Editor, Bill Buckheit, we have some great pictures that capture yesterday’s events. Thanks Bill…
 
 
 
It’s a perfectly beautiful Saturday morning and we’re preparing the Club for another season of sailing and partying!
C’mon out and help us clear brush, organize the kitchen, repair the gate, maintain the docks, corral little kids, and celebrate Spring (and the recent rains).
We’ll begin at 9:00 am. Coffee, water, soda and lunch will be provided.
And just in case you haven’t joined us for Opening Day in the past, the photo below is among the many creative things we do. This work of Picass0-like work of art was done by our own Richard Eberhardt. Thanks Richard!
I was overjoyed to receive the following e-mail communication from PYC member, Arnold Feinberg:
Thomas Howe, my old sailing partner Mike Frederick, Brian Denney and myself launched Tom’s Montgomery 17 Saturday and had a magnificent sail. I waded in (with hip waders) and there is 42” at the end of the ramp. Water ranges from 42 to 45” at the end of the courtesy dock. You have to stay on the west side of the ramp to maintain depth. Brian and I are going to launch the U20 next Sat and motor out. We are heading for the CSSA regatta at Lake Gibson with Bill Mendel to represent PYC. Any boat that can launch in 40” of water and draws 3’ or less can launch and sail.
 
These photos taken at PYC this past Saturday, April 6, 2013 during one of the worst droughts in Kansas history.
These classified advertisements are provided as a service to PYC members and the sailing community.
Used Boats for Sale
1999 Beneteau Oceanis 311 – Alibi. An ideal combination of performance & comfort. This Beneteau is easily handled with all lines leading to the cockpit, and her shallow draft will enable you to sail almost anywhere. LOA: 32 ft 4 in. Beam: 10 ft 7 in. Maximum Draft: 4 ft 9 in. Very reliable Yanmar 2GM20 diesel engine. Dual battery system, sails in very good condition with a lazy jack system, enclosed head, and a dry dock cradle. Priced well below the listed BUC Value at $47,000/or best offer. Contact Morgan at 660-909-6706 or jmhouck@yahoo.com for more details.
2007 Hunter H-170 with trailer, outboard motor and accessories. $6500.00 or reasonable offer. Length: 17’1”, beam: 7’0”. Open Transom design allows easy land or water access. Draft (Centerboard down): 4’6”, mast height: 25’6”, sails (Main & Roller Furling Jib): 150 sq. ft. Capacity: 6 Persons/990 lbs. Mast float, mainsail cover and 2 boat covers (one custom made by The Sailors’ Tailor). Storage Bags for sails, boat covers, and rudder. Outboard Motor, 2 hp, Johnson, Approx. 10 hrs use. Trailer, Galv. W/Mast Crutch, Winch, Trailer Tongue Jack, Fenders & Spare Tire. Contact Vern Simmons at 816-358-5613 or vsralphie@gmail.com.
2003 Laser Performance SB3 20-foot sport (racing) sailboat. Designed to go fast. Very stable with a nearly 50% displacement ratio. Sailed less than 15 times, so Hyde Mylar sails are all but new. Stored indoors during the winters. Includes $600.00 in upgrade parts and a brand new 2.5 hp Suzuki outboard. $15,000.00. Contact Mike at 913-787-1846. or mikfanda@me.com.
1984 30’ Catalina – Gossamer. Nicely equipped with pedestal steering, bimini, roller furling, two year old loose footed mainsail and jib, windlass, marine head, newer VHF, newer AM/FM/CD. Universal diesel, lines led aft, self-tailing winches, cradle. On cradle at Lake Perry to professionally fix transmission problem inherited from previous owner. Other than that problem, sails great and looks good. $29,000.00. Click here for pix. Call Michael Webb at 913-568-8819 or webb1416@mac.com
Free to good sailor: Sunflower sailboat. Small foam-filled Snark hull is on PYC grounds. Available parts: two sails, two centerboards, and rudder. Contact Pam Hanson at home (913-381-0548) or on my cell (913-486-9012). Or come visit me on My Tern on party dock.
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.
Other Items and Services
Wanted: Small four stroke outboard for She Worthy (Sailin’ Sisters’ little pink boat). Sometimes it is difficult sailing out of the harbor! Looking for one with an integrated fuel tank. If you have one or know of one at a reasonable price please contact Joan Allen at (913) 648-6028 or allenhouse4@sbcglobal.net.
Want to place an ad in the classifieds? Contact PYCnews Editor, Bruce@KansasCitySailing.com. Please let us know when your boat or item has been sold so we can remove it from the list.
These classified advertisements are provided as a service to PYC members and the sailing community.
Used Boats for Sale
1999 Beneteau Oceanis 311 – Alibi. An ideal combination of performance & comfort. This Beneteau is easily handled with all lines leading to the cockpit, and her shallow draft will enable you to sail almost anywhere. LOA: 32 ft 4 in. Beam: 10 ft 7 in. Maximum Draft: 4 ft 9 in. Very reliable Yanmar 2GM20 diesel engine. Dual battery system, sails in very good condition with a lazy jack system, enclosed head, and a dry dock cradle. Priced well below the listed BUC Value at $47,000/or best offer. Contact Morgan at 660-909-6706 or jmhouck@yahoo.com for more details.
2007 Hunter H-170 with trailer, outboard motor and accessories. $6500.00 or reasonable offer. Length: 17’1”, beam: 7’0”. Open Transom design allows easy land or water access. Draft (Centerboard down): 4’6”, mast height: 25’6”, sails (Main & Roller Furling Jib): 150 sq. ft. Capacity: 6 Persons/990 lbs. Mast float, mainsail cover and 2 boat covers (one custom made by The Sailors’ Tailor). Storage Bags for sails, boat covers, and rudder. Outboard Motor, 2 hp, Johnson, Approx. 10 hrs use. Trailer, Galv. W/Mast Crutch, Winch, Trailer Tongue Jack, Fenders & Spare Tire. Contact Vern Simmons at 816-358-5613 or vsralphie@gmail.com.
2003 Laser Performance SB3 20-foot sport (racing) sailboat. Designed to go fast. Very stable with a nearly 50% displacement ratio. Sailed less than 15 times, so Hyde Mylar sails are all but new. Stored indoors during the winters. Includes $600.00 in upgrade parts and a brand new 2.5 hp Suzuki outboard. $15,000.00. Contact Mike at 913-787-1846. or mikfanda@me.com.
1984 30’ Catalina – Gossamer. Nicely equipped with pedestal steering, bimini, roller furling, two year old loose footed mainsail and jib, windlass, marine head, newer VHF, newer AM/FM/CD. Universal diesel, lines led aft, self-tailing winches, cradle. On cradle at Lake Perry to professionally fix transmission problem inherited from previous owner. Other than that problem, sails great and looks good. $29,000.00. Click here for pix. Call Michael Webb at 913-568-8819 or webb1416@mac.com
Free to good sailor: Sunflower sailboat. Small foam-filled Snark hull is on PYC grounds. Available parts: two sails, two centerboards, and rudder. Contact Pam Hanson at home (913-381-0548) or on my cell (913-486-9012). Or come visit me on My Tern on party dock.
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.
Other Items and Services
Wanted: Small four stroke outboard for She Worthy (Sailin’ Sisters’ little pink boat). Sometimes it is difficult sailing out of the harbor! Looking for one with an integrated fuel tank. If you have one or know of one at a reasonable price please contact Joan Allen at (913) 648-6028 or allenhouse4@sbcglobal.net.
Want to place an ad in the classifieds? Contact PYCnews Editor, Bruce@KansasCitySailing.com. Please let us know when your boat or item has been sold so we can remove it from the list.
Yes, you read it right: Our PYC Winter Membership Meeting on March 9 (Noon – 4 pm) will be at the Kansas Speedway on I-70, Kansas City, Kansas. (There’s no NASCAR race that day – just a PYC Membership Meeting.) As in the past the meeting will be proceeded by a pot luck lunch and beverages supplied by the club.
Please RSVP in the reply box below and let us know how many will be attending with you so we can make final arrangements for this meeting. We’ll provide more details about this event and the meeting agenda soon.
This is an important meeting so please plan to attend and RSVP!
(A big thanks goes out to Kelly Switzer, our Social Chair, for making this meeting location possible.)
I was digging through some old photos the other day and came across this adorable mugshot. Can anyone identify whose kiddo this is?
Hint #1: She looks like her Mama.
Hint #2: When her Papa talks, PYC listens.
These classified advertisements are provided as a service to PYC members and the sailing community.
Used Boats for Sale
2007 Hunter H-170 with trailer, outboard motor and accessories. $6500.00 or reasonable offer. Length: 17’1”, beam: 7’0”. Open Transom design allows easy land or water access. Draft (Centerboard down): 4’6”, mast height: 25’6”, sails (Main & Roller Furling Jib): 150 sq. ft. Capacity: 6 Persons/990 lbs. Mast float, mainsail cover and 2 boat covers (one custom made by The Sailors’ Tailor). Storage Bags for sails, boat covers, and rudder. Outboard Motor, 2 hp, Johnson, Approx. 10 hrs use. Trailer, Galv. W/Mast Crutch, Winch, Trailer Tongue Jack, Fenders & Spare Tire. Contact Vern Simmons at 816-358-5613 or vsralphie@gmail.com.
2003 Laser Performance SB3 20-foot sport (racing) sailboat. Designed to go fast. Very stable with a nearly 50% displacement ratio. Sailed less than 15 times, so Hyde Mylar sails are all but new. Stored indoors during the winters. Includes $600.00 in upgrade parts and a brand new 2.5 hp Suzuki outboard. $15,000.00. Contact Mike at 913-787-1846. or mikfanda@me.com.
1984 30’ Catalina – Gossamer. Nicely equipped with pedestal steering, bimini, roller furling, two year old loose footed mainsail and jib, windlass, marine head, newer VHF, newer AM/FM/CD. Universal diesel, lines led aft, self-tailing winches, cradle. On cradle at Lake Perry to professionally fix transmission problem inherited from previous owner. Other than that problem, sails great and looks good. $29,000.00. Click here for pix. Call Michael Webb at 913-568-8819 or webb1416@mac.com
Free to good sailor: Sunflower sailboat. Small foam-filled Snark hull is on PYC grounds. Available parts: two sails, two centerboards, and rudder. Contact Pam Hanson at home (913-381-0548) or on my cell (913-486-9012). Or come visit me on My Tern on party dock.
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.
Other Items and Services
Wanted: Small four stroke outboard for She Worthy (Sailin’ Sisters’ little pink boat). Sometimes it is difficult sailing out of the harbor! Looking for one with an integrated fuel tank. If you have one or know of one at a reasonable price please contact Joan Allen at (913) 648-6028 or allenhouse4@sbcglobal.net.
Want to place an ad in the classifieds? Contact PYCnews Editor, Bruce@KansasCitySailing.com. Please let us know when your boat or item has been sold so we can remove it from the list.
These classified advertisements are provided as a service to PYC members and the sailing community.
Used Boats for Sale
2007 Hunter H-170 with trailer, outboard motor and accessories. $6500.00 or reasonable offer. Length: 17’1”, beam: 7’0”. Open Transom design allows easy land or water access. Draft (Centerboard down): 4’6”, mast height: 25’6”, sails (Main & Roller Furling Jib): 150 sq. ft. Capacity: 6 Persons/990 lbs. Mast float, mainsail cover and 2 boat covers (one custom made by The Sailors’ Tailor). Storage Bags for sails, boat covers, and rudder. Outboard Motor, 2 hp, Johnson, Approx. 10 hrs use. Trailer, Galv. W/Mast Crutch, Winch, Trailer Tongue Jack, Fenders & Spare Tire. Contact Vern Simmons at 816-358-5613 or vsralphie@gmail.com.
2003 Laser Performance SB3 20-foot sport (racing) sailboat. Designed to go fast. Very stable with a nearly 50% displacement ratio. Sailed less than 15 times, so Hyde Mylar sails are all but new. Stored indoors during the winters. Includes $600.00 in upgrade parts and a brand new 2.5 hp Suzuki outboard. $15,000.00. Contact Mike at 913-787-1846. or mikfanda@me.com.
1984 30’ Catalina – Gossamer. Nicely equipped with pedestal steering, bimini, roller furling, two year old loose footed mainsail and jib, windlass, marine head, newer VHF, newer AM/FM/CD. Universal diesel, lines led aft, self-tailing winches, cradle. On cradle at Lake Perry to professionally fix transmission problem inherited from previous owner. Other than that problem, sails great and looks good. $29,000.00. Click here for pix. Call Michael Webb at 913-568-8819 or webb1416@mac.com
Free to good sailor: Sunflower sailboat. Small foam-filled Snark hull is on PYC grounds. Available parts: two sails, two centerboards, and rudder. Contact Pam Hanson at home (913-381-0548) or on my cell (913-486-9012). Or come visit me on My Tern on party dock.
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.
Other Items and Services
Wanted: Small four stroke outboard for She Worthy (Sailin’ Sisters’ little pink boat). Sometimes it is difficult sailing out of the harbor! Looking for one with an integrated fuel tank. If you have one or know of one at a reasonable price please contact Joan Allen at (913) 648-6028 or allenhouse4@sbcglobal.net.
Want to place an ad in the classifieds? Contact PYCnews Editor, Bruce@KansasCitySailing.com. Please let us know when your boat or item has been sold so we can remove it from the list.
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