October 1, 2017 The monthly Hernando Beach Yacht Club newsletter
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The monthly Hernando Beach Yacht Club newsletter 4163 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607
Website http://www.hernandobeachyc.com
Commodore’s Corner Commodore Aaron Nangle It was very frustrating for some but we all made it through the hurricane safely. I'm so glad to see that everyone is ok.
Hernando Beach Yacht Club held an Open House on September 2 nd and 2 new members joined the Club and we have one potential rental. It was a good event.
We have a lot of events coming up between now and the end of the year so I hope everybody in the Club takes part in all of them.
We have our cardboard boat race and The Taste of Hernando that will be October 21 so make sure everyone has it on their calendar to have fun.
Nominations for 2018 Bridge and Board Our 2018 General Election for Bridge and Board positions is fast approaching. All Bridge positions and 2 Board positions have terms ending in 2017. Every person on the Bridge & Board for 2017 has decided to step up once more to support the Hernando Beach Yacht Club, (nominations , however, will still be accepted at the November 8 th General Membership meeting.) The Chairman of the Nominating Committee will send all members an email posting all candidates prior to voting at the General Membership Meeting on November 8 th . To me, this shows a very strong commitment to the Club. It says we love our Club and will do what it takes to keep it a fun place for all of us.
The Club is going strong with help from so many members. Let's all keep up the good work. Thank you
Aaron Nangle Commodore 727-916-0001
Bridge Officers: Commodore –
Aaron Nangle
Susan Myers
Tom Owen
Fleet Captain –
Patti Nelson
Suzanne Lemmons
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Cindy Schiavone
Suzanne Lemmons
Terry Lemmons Helen Sullivan P/C Jim Secrest Lidia Verdon John Ames Immediate P/C Mike Belshaw
Galley Manager & Bar Manager – Sue Myers
Sue Myers, John Ames, Patti Nelson & Rose Procopio
– Aaron Nangle
Sue Myers, Patty Nelson & P/C Aaron Nangle
Joe Schiavone
Rose Procopio Sue Myers
Historian - Helen Sullivan
Stella DeJesus-Kelly
Allen Rightmyer
Fred Ganz
A pirate and his parrot, were adrift in a lifeboat following a dramatic escape from a valiant battle. While rummaging through the boat's provisions, the
pirate stumbled across an old lamp. Secretly hoping that a Genie would appear, he
rubbed the
lamp vigorously. To the amazement of the castaways, a Genie came forth. This particular Genie, however, stated that he could only deliver one wish, not the standard three. Without giving any thought to the matter the pirate blurted out, "Make the entire ocean into rum!" The Genie clapped his hands with a deafening crash, and immediately the entire sea turned into the finest rum ever sampled by mortals. Simultaneously, the Genie vanished. Only the gentle lapping of rum on the hull broke the stillness as the two considered their circumstances The parrot looked disgustedly at the pirate and after a tension-filled moment spoke: "Now yee've done it!! Now we're goon to have to pee in the boat!"
THE HARDEST PART OF LOSING SOMEONE IS NOT HAVING TO SAY GOODBYE BUT, RATHER LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT THEM AND ALWAYS TRYING TO FILL THE VOID AND THE EMPTINESS THAT IS LEFT INSIDE YOUR HEART WHEN THEY GO. FRANK STRAUCH Passed September 5, 2017 Frank G. Strauch, 87, our long time member and friend, passed away on September 5, 2017.
Frank was a member of the New York Volunteer Fire Department and longtime member of the U.S. Reserves.
Frank was active and enjoyed boating, bowling and racing stock cars.
Frank was a member of the Hernando Beach Yacht Club for 26 years; he was also a member of the Hernando Sportsman’s Club and Hernando Old Car Club.
Frank is survived by his loving wife Phyllis, his
brother Paul and many, many friends.
NEW MEMBERS New Member New Member’s Email Address Luis Fernandez ( lfernandez21@gmail.com ) Thomas Hennessy Sr. thennessy27@aol.com ) Thomas Hennessy Jr. ( tomhjr17@gmail.com )
Benefits of Membership: “Reciprocity” Some of you may not know that the Hernando Beach Yacht Club (HBYC) is a proud member of the Yachting Club of America (YCA); National Association of Yacht Clubs. The YCA was founded in 1963 as the first National Association of Yacht Clubs. YCA membership includes Yacht and Sailing Clubs throughout America with a membership of over 700 YCA Registered Yacht and Sailing Clubs. As a member of YCA, we enjoy “reciprocity” with all other YCA Yacht Clubs.
Reciprocity is defined as " the state of being reciprocal; mutual dependence, co-operation, exchange of courtesies or return in kind, etc. This applies to our relationship to other yacht clubs in that this policy under which special advantages are granted by one side in consideration of same by the other." This means that as HBYC members, we can go to other yacht clubs all around the country! Many of you have taken advantage of this member benefit but others may not have even known this opportunity existed. Each Yacht Club has different requirements related to reciprocity and it is best to call ahead and find out what they are before going to another yacht club. Some clubs require a “Letter of Introduction” signed by the Commodore, while others only require that you ha ve your HBYC/YCA membership card. We have a letter of introduction on file in case you ever need one. If you are planning a trip and would like to visit another Yacht Club I would be happy to help you to determine if the Yacht Club is a member of YCA and, if they are, their reciprocity requirements so that you will be all set to go. On October 7, a number of HBYC members will be traveling down to the Clearwater Yacht Club for the afternoon and evening dinner, thanks to our member benefit of reciprocity. The Clearwater Yacht Club has a swimming pool, outside tiki bar, dining room, and boat slips that we can enjoy. There is still time to join us if you would like. Just give me a call to let me know and I will put you on the list. I will need a final number by Monday October 2.
COMING EVENTS Next Board Meeting Monday, October 9, 2017 at 6:00 PM The Bar will be closed on Saturdays until January DATE EVENT HOST Wednesday, October 4th WEDNESDAY DINNER A Tribute to Germany MENU Salad German style spare ribs, Baked potato and vegetable, Dessert and coffee. HBYC Saturday, October 7 th AFTERNOON DINNER AT CLEARWATER YACHT CLUB HBYC Monday, October 9 th BOAR D OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING HBYC Wednesday, October 11 th WEDNESDAY DINNER HBYC Wednesday. October 18 th WEDNESDAY DINNER HBYC Saturday, October 21 st Cardboard Boat Race and Taste of Hernando Beach HBYC Wednesday, October 25 th BAR-B QUE BLOW-OUT An Official Good-bye to Summer HBYC
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
DAY MEMBER October 3 RD Isabelle McGrory October 6 th Jim Kelly October 9 th Peggy Secrest October 14 th Suzanne Lemmons October 25 th Dennis O’ Keefe October 28 th Bill Vogel
ANNIVER
MONTH DAY COUPLE OCTOBER 3 rd Dominick and Margie Fickeria
UP COMING NOVEMBER EVENTS DATE EVENT HOST Wednesday, November 1 st WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER HBYC Wednesday, November 8th WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER And General Membership Meeting HBYC Monday, November 13 th BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HBYC Wednesday, November 15 th WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER HBYC Wednesday, November 22nd In Honor or Thanksgiving, there will be no dinner Wednesday, November 29th WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER And BIG BUCKS BINGO HYBC COMING EVENTS Wednesday, December 13 th Christmas Party HBYC Saturday, December 16 th Annual Christmas Boat Parade HBYC Sunday December 31 st New Year’s Eve Bash HBYC
Cardboard Boat Race and Taste of Hernando
This year the Cardboard Boat Race will be held on Saturday October 21 st . The race is being hosted by the Hernando Beach Marina and is a free event for the whole family. Our Club will also join the fun by hosting “The Taste of Hernando”.
The Taste of Hernando will feature all foods prepared by local restaurants. Aaron has had great success lining up a number of local restaurants as well as merchandise vendors that will be on-site selling their wares. As in past years, the Club will be selling food and drinks at our own booths. Of course we will also have the Club open upstairs to welcome guests and share information about our Club. If you are interested in helping with the food booths or welcoming guests upstairs (in the air- conditioning) please contact Aaron at 727-916-0001. Please see the attached flyer below for more information.
HURRICANE IRMA
Hurricane Irma was an extremely powerful and catastrophic hurricane, the strongest observed in the Atlantic since Wilma in 2005 in terms of maximum sustained winds. It was the first Category 5 hurricane to strike the Leeward Islands on record. It was also the most intense Atlantic hurricane to strike the United States since Katrina in 2005, and the first major hurricane to make landfall in Florida since Wilma in 2005. The ninth named storm, fourth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, Irma caused widespread and catastrophic damage throughout its long lifetime, particularly in parts of the northeastern Caribbean and the Florida Keys. At 1:10 PM on September 10, Irma made landfall in Cudjoe Key, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and a central pressure of 929 millibars. Later that day, at 7:35 PM, Irma made landfall in Marco Island with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph and a central pressure of 940 millibars; The Marco Island Police Department recorded a wind gust of 130 mph The Naples, FL Municipal Airport measured wind gusts up to 142 mph. About a half an hour later, Irma made landfall in Naples at the same intensity. Irma weakened into a Category 2 storm once inland and winds fell below hurricane intensity at 12:00 AM on September 11. As of September 27, the hurricane has caused at least 124 deaths (one in Anguilla, one in Barbados, three in Barbuda, four in the British Virgin Islands, 10 in Cuba, 11 in the French West Indies, one in Haiti, three in Puerto Rico, four on the Dutch side of Saint Maarten, 80 in the contiguous United States, four in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and two others in unknown locations.
COME TO THE CABARET OLD CHUM, COME TO THE CABARET! Join your friends , Friday, February 2 nd 2018 To see the classic broadway musical cabaret
At Ruth Eckerd hall in Clearwater The trip includes: Bus fare, a buffet lunch at Ruth Eckerd Hall and Tickets to cabaret (the musical) Tickets for bus ride, buffet and show $95.00 per person $20.00 deposit due by November 1 st . (Limited tickets available) The bus leaves HBYC at 10:30 AM Show time - 2 PM – home by - 5:30 PM
The Hernando Beach Yacht Club sponsors annual cruises where members can take advantage of group rates, and if enough members go, the club receives a rebate contribution from the travel agency. The cruise for next year, 2018 is a ten day cruise to the southern Caribbean on the Celebrity Lines vessel Reflections, a new build in 2012. The cruise departs March 2, 2018 from Ft Lauderdale. Reservations can be made for Ocean view, Balcony, and Suite cabins. If interested, contact Ann Vogel at (352) 666-0995 or Doreen Palazzolo at CruiseOne, (810) 798- 2531. Ports of call include: Antigua, Barbados, St Lucia and St Maarten.
Solstice-class Celebrity Reflection
is the fifth, final, and largest Solstice-class cruise ship, her sister ships being Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Silhouette. Identification : Call sign: 9HA3047
Occupancy : 3046
Crew : 1271 Ordered : March 24, 2011 Tonnage : 126,000
Launched : August 12, 2012 Length : 1,047 feet Inaugural Date : October 12, 2012 Beam : 123 feet Cruise Speed :24 knots Draught : 27 feet
Decks : 17 Port of registry : Malta
Vessels less than 16 feet in length must carry at least three night signals if operating between sunset and sunrise on coastal waters.
The tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the eart h’s waters by the moon and the sun. In the same way that iron filings are attracted to a magnet, the earth’s waters are attracted to the sun and the moon. The complicating factor is that the sun, moon and earth are constantly moving in relation to each other, so the tides are constantly changing.
The good news is that since the movement of the earth, moon and sun are highly predictable, tides are as well. Furthermore, since the movements of the earth, moon and sun only change slightly, from year to year; the annual changes in tides are very slight. Learning a few tide terms will help to take the mystery out of any material you may read describing the tides
Tide Stage is simply a description of what the tide is doing at a particular time. Low tide is the minimum water depth for a particular cycle. At low tide, the water is not moving at all. As it begins to move and depth begins to increase, the tide is rising, flooding or incoming. These three terms all mean the same thing.
Roughly six hours later, when the water has gotten as deep as it is going to get, high tide occurs. The brief period when there is no discernible water movement is called slack tide. Slack refers to both the high and low tides. Once the tide has topped out and depth begins to decrease, the tide is falling, ebbing or outgoing.
TIDAL RANGE The range is the difference between a high tide and a low tide. If a low tide is predicted at -0.1 feet and six hours later the high tide is predicted to be 2.2 feet, the tidal range will be 2.3 feet — the difference between - .1 and 2.2. Typically, since feeding times for fish often depend on bait being swept along in the moving water caused by a tide change, the bigger the range, the better the fishing. So if you are looking at a tide table, don’t just look at when high and low tides occur; look at the two tide heights and determine the range. This will tell you how much water will be moving during the course of that tide change. If the range is large, a lot of water will move and depths will change rapidly. If the range is small, change in depth may not be nearly as rapid or as evident .
BY JEFF WEAKLEY
SPRING TIDES In general, when the moon and the sun are in line with the earth, the tides are strong. These are called spring tides, and the term has nothing to do with the season of the year. Anglers in Florida, for instance, have spring tides twice a month, when the sun and moon are aligned — during the full moon and the new moon.
NEAP TIDES When the moon and the sun are at 90 degrees to each other, the tides are weak. These are the neap (pronounced “nip”) tides. These also occur every two weeks, on the first -quarter and last-quarter moons. The question of time deserves some consideration as well. While clocks and calendars tell us a day is 24 hours long, a week seven days, and a month 28, 30, or 31 days long, a tidal day is 24 hours and 50 minutes long and the period during which the moon goes through all of its phases is 29.5 days long. Anglers quickly learn to “round off” these changes by assuming that each day the tide is “about an hour later” (actually 50 minutes). Another “round off” is to assume that quarter - moon tides come a week after spring tides. It’s actually 7.4 days but a week is close enough to predict what to expect, weekend to weekend. Though tides are primarily affected by the location of the moon and sun, the shape of the basin in which the tide takes place also affects them. It is one thing when the basin is the Atlantic Ocean and quite another when the basin is the relatively small, shallow Gulf of Mexico. Semidiurnal simply means that there are two high and two low tides each 24 hours and 50 minutes (called a tidal day), with both highs about the same height and both lows about the same height. Mixed tides are tides that deliver two highs and two lows in a tidal day, but the two highs and/or the two lows may be at significantly different heights. Finally, diurnal tides have one high and one low during a tidal day. Everything discussed thus far relates to the astronomical tides, that is, the tides that are predicted to occur due to the gravitational attraction of the earth’s waters by the moon and the sun. The actual tides, however, may be somewhat different from the predicted tides, due to meteorological conditions. Barometric pressure can cause the tides to fluctuate up to 6 inches. The tides are higher when the barometric pressure is low, and vice versa.
A more important factor affecting the tides is the wind. As the wind blows it “pushes” the water in the direction the wind is blowing. The wind affects the rise and fall of the tide by retarding, or increasing, the tidal currents. Wind direction, strength and the amount of time it blows are the main variables. A brisk wind of 20-30 knots may not seem to have any effect on the tide for a couple of hours, but let it blow for a half day or more and the tide times will be quite different from those predicted. If you are fishing along the lower Gulf Coast and the wind is blowing from the east, the effect is to blow water out of the backcountry and bays, into the Gulf. This causes extremely low tides and may hold back the incoming high tide, making it smaller and later than predicted. The opposite effect occurs with an onshore wind . The wind tends to “pile up” water along the shore, making the tide higher than predicted. It also retards the outgoing tidal current to the point where the low tide may not be low at all. Thus the angler must balance the tide predictions in the tables against the weather — wind and barometer —
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