Volume 41 Issue 8 – August 2022
Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss
Commodore’s Log – Diana Bliss
I hope you’re thinking about sailing to cool off from this heat! Last weekend we escaped to Dillon for two days of sailing and cooler weather up there. We had two full boats of people to fill Zeke’s and Jim’s boats. Friday was a short day because there was little wind and the storms came in early. But Saturday was much more wind and sunny. We had four hours of good sailing, then the clouds started to build up on three sides around the lake. It was looking rather ominous so we turned around to head back into the marina. I figured all three sides of clouds were going to converge together on us. Really quickly the winds increased to 20-25 miles an hour with four foot white caps. We had trouble getting into the wind to take down the sails but we finally did and with the motor going we made it safely back into Jim’s slip. Zeke’s boat was having lunch down by Silver Dollar island and came back to the wild winds and whitecaps. They took down their sails and started to motor in but then the engine quit. So they put up the jib and made it back to the dock in the rain. Then the sun came out and they had margaritas :). I’m glad that everyone made it back safely but it pays to be prepared and sail safely.
Our next member meeting is Thursday, August 11th at 5:30 PM at the Seagulls restaurant at the marina. After a short meeting in which you can sign up for up coming sails, we will go out sailing. Please pay ahead of time online, so Ron can get enough boats together. (See his announcement in this newsletter). Then the Scavenger Hunt was postponed until Saturday, August 20th. This is really a fun event to sail around and take pictures of items on the list. Then we get together at the end of the day and see who found the most items. The Winning boat gets to pick from the prize box. Then we all celebrate with Salty Dog Drinks provided at Happy Hour! Sign ups will be taken at the meeting and see Ron’s article in this newsletter. It’s not too early to think about our big weekend sail on Labor Day, Friday, September 2nd to 4th. We will be taking sign ups at the meeting and you can pay there or online. Since it’s a holiday weekend if you’re interested you might start looking for lodging soon! See Jim’s article in this newsletter.
All this fun sailing couldn’t have happened without our volunteer coordinators and boat owners. For July I would like to thank Shane, Marilyn, and Carol for coordinating sails and the Morelands, Zeke, Jim W, and Why Buy owners- Mike C, Marilyn, and Shane for sharing their boats.
So upcoming in September 8th, the Member Meeting will be moving back to the restaurant (Casa Del Sol at Garrison and 6th Ave). The Seagull restaurant will be closed early September. But let’s enjoy one more meeting on Thursday, August 11th at the Seagull for sign ups for trips and more sailing!! Hope to see all your smiling faces there! Diana
AUGUST MEETING
Seagulls Restaurant at Chatfield Marina Thursday, August 11th
5:30pm for a short meeting and 6:30pm Sail!!
Shane Brouillette – On the Water Coordinator
| Sailing Schedule 2022 | |||
| Date | Event | Location | Coordinator |
| Aug 11 – Thursday | Meeting Sail | Chatfield | Ron V |
| Aug 20 – Saturday | Scavenger Hunt Sail | Chatfield | Ron V |
| Sept 2-5
Friday to Monday |
Labor Day Sail | Dillon | Jim Watson |
| Sept 9 – Friday | Moonlight Sail | Cherry Creek | Shane |
| Sept 11 – Sunday | Sailgrass | Chatfield | Cindie S |
| Sept 24 – Saturday | Such a deal Sail $5 | Cherry Creek | ? |
| Oct 7 – Friday | Moonlight Sail | Chatfield | Shane |
Come join us on
Thursday August 11Th for the monthly meeting sail
Ron Vasquez – Coordinator
THIS IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE sign up and pay in advance so the coordinator can secure enough boats/crew spaces for everyone who wants to sail. $10 for members and $15 for guests. Payment is the reservation to get on the sailboat – first come, first serve.
Contact the Coordinator as soon as possible to get on the list, prior to paying.
Cancellation policy: 48 hours or less prior to the sale date – no refund. More than 48 prior to the SAIL, you can get a refund.
**Contact Ron at ron777gm@gmail.com to make your reservation. You can pay by check and he will give you instructions once you reserve. The web site should be available to accept payments by July. www.saltydog.org
Evening sails this time of year are the best! Cool breezes and few jet skis.
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Rescheduled
SCAVENGER HUNT Chatfield sail
SATURDAY August 20Th for the
Ron Vasquez – Coordinator
THIS IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE sign up and pay in advance so the coordinator can secure enough boats/crew spaces for everyone who wants to sail. $15 for members and $21 for guests. Payment is the reservation to get on the sailboat – first come, first serve.
The SCAVENGER HUNT will be a lot of fun. The boat crew will receive a list of items/places/landmarks prior to the sail. The team will have a certain amount of time to locate the items, take photos, and return to the marina. The team with the most correct photos wins the contest.
The contest will be followed by happy hour.
Location: Chatfield marina. Meet at Chatfield marina in front of the restaurant at the picnic tables to sign up for your preferred boat.
Start time: 11 am End time: 4 pm
HAPPY HOUR: 4:01 pm till the group gets tired
Contact the Coordinator as soon as possible to get on the list, prior to paying. If we have boats committed by the August 11th meeting, there will be an opportunity to sign up at the meeting. Remember that the first folks to sign up are first to get on a boat.
Cancellation policy: 48 hours or less prior to the sail date (Aug 20, 2022) – no refund. Cancellation more than 48 prior to the SAIL, you can get a refund.
**Contact Ron at ron777gm@gmail.com to make your reservation. You can pay by check and he will give you instructions once you reserve. The web site should be available to accept payments by July. www.saltydog.org
RON VASQUEZ Cell Phone: 303-264-9684 (text or call, but text is more efficient)
RON VASQUEZ
Cell Phone: 303-264-9684 (text or call, but text is more efficient)
Lake Dillon Sail
September 2nd to September 4th
Jim Watson – Coordinator
Come sail the beautiful mountain waters of Lake Dillon where you can experience calm waters with light winds and 20 plus knots in the same afternoon. A true test of your sailing skills with views to take you breath away.
Boats will be available from Friday midday through Sunday afternoon. For those sailing from Friday to Sunday the rates are $44.00 for members and $66.00 for guests. For those only sailing Saturday and Sunday the rates will be $34.00 for members and $51.00 for guests. Single day sails are $25.00 for members and $38.00 for guests. You must specify which day.
You can sign up at the August 11th meeting and/or online on the website: salty dog.org. Your payment is your reservation.
Look for available lodging ASAP since it’s a holiday weekend.
Plan to meet up at the white tent on the east side of Dillon marina at 10:00 AM on Friday for boat assignments. Those sailing on Zeke’s boat in the Frisco Marina might want to carpool over due to limited paid parking.
If there is interest in getting together for dinner on Friday night, we can arrange a group dinner at the Sabor Mazatlan 2 Mexican Restaurant in Dillon. Just let me know ASAP so l can make reservations. A potluck dinner is scheduled at our townhouse in Summit Cove on Saturday night starting around 6:00 PM. Please plan to carpool since there is limited parking available. BYOD
If you have questions, please contact Jim Watson at 720 466-9595 or jim@saltydog.org
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Sailgrass
It’s really going to happen.
Coordinated by Cindie and Keith Sandlin (Healing Time)
Save the Date: September 11, 2022
This will be in collaboration with the Salty Dogs Sailing Club (SDSC) and the Colorado Sail and Yacht Club (CSYC). After the CSYC pursuit race, the boat captains will “Pick up a Picker” (A Picker is a Bluegrass musician) at the courtesy dock or let the coordinator know which slip the boat is located. Captains from either club can take a picker or two for a pleasure sail on the lake. Musicians will probably not take their instruments on the boat. This will be followed by a shrimp boil and Bluegrass Jam. It has been an exciting event in the past. I will have more about Times, Cost for Shrimp Boil, location of jam and other details at the August SDSC meeting.
The latest information can be found on the CSYC Website at https://csyc.org/sailgrass-and-pursuit-race-2022/
Cindie Sandlin – Newsletter
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