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HYC revognaH Regatta
January 1, 2014
Icicle Series Race 1
January 4, 2014
Icicle Series Race 2
January 11, 2014
Icicle Series Race 3
January 18, 2014
HYC Commodore's Ball
January 18, 2014
USODA Youth Regatta at LYC
January 18 - 20, 2014
Icicle Series Race 4
January 25, 2014
LYC Commodore's Ball
January 25, 2014
Icicle Series Race 5
February 1, 2014
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Commodore
Walter Caldwell
Vice Commodore
Jim Wells
Treasurer
Chris Alk
Secretary
Terri Gale
Rear Commodore
Charles Broaddus
Fleet Captain
Chris Dees
Past Commodore
Jody Henry
Board Members
Scott Lacy
Steve Ghormley
Dave Christensen
Pete Meeh
Gerhard Wittich
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The Cannon - HOLIDAY EDITION
Galveston Bay Cruising Association |
December 2013 |
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FROM THE COMMODRE
by Walter Caldwell
 Wow. That year went by fast! I hope you all are having a great holiday season! We definitely are, but are getting antsy to get back on the water. Our boat is currently at what Beverly calls the "spa".
The Board elections are over and you will have a new, highly qualified Commodore beginning January 1st. I am looking forward to helping Scott fix all the things I messed up this past year! We have a great group ready to serve on the Board for 2014. But as I said at the annual meeting, we couldn't really go wrong with any that were on the ballot. My sincere thanks to all those that volunteered to let us put their names on the ballot. Thank you Scott, Charles, Marilyn, Terri, Chris, Christopher, Drew, Kevin, Leslie, Doug, Terry, Nicole, and Wyatt.
Speaking of the annual meeting, we had the best turnout that we've had in years - well ever since I've been really involved with GBCA. After cocktails and appetizers, we opened up the meeting with some introductions, then reported on finances, membership, regattas, and the election results. After that, we had some open discussions about membership sustainment, regatta participation, sponsorship and regatta formats and courses. Some lively discussion to be sure! Most of the topics are things that the Board discusses monthly, but we did get some new ideas for sponsorship and regatta participation. And we're going to try some new (or old) courses this year.
One of the things I'm excited about for 2014 is the Emerald Coast Regatta - a race from Galveston to Pensacola to be held May 23-30. GBCA has teamed up with Lakewood Yacht Club and Pensacola Yacht club to organize this regatta. The cruising boats will start on Friday, and the race boats on Saturday, hopefully arriving close together a few days later. Then it's party on, before returning home, staying longer, or continuing east and south. In order to generate interest and determine the turnout, you can sign up now with no obligation or payment. Go to the GBCA website or to www.regattanetwork.com/event/7428 for more info and to sign up.
Another new twist for 2014 will be the St. Patrick's Regatta, formerly known as the Spring Regatta. This will be a one-day regatta, March 15. That will leave Sunday to do all those chores you didn't do because you went sailing and partying on Saturday. The plan is to have one or two LONG races, like we used to do years ago. But this time I'll make sure there's enough cold beer left over for when the smaller boats get in! Stay tuned.
Finally I'd like to tell you what a fun and rewarding time it has been serving on the GBCA Board this past year. I've had great support from the Board members and from the members. Nobody could ask for a better bunch of people than the members of GBCA. If you are not already, I'd like to encourage you to get involved. This whole thing runs on the backs of volunteers, and the more we have, the less sore our backs are!
And with that, I pass the torch to Scotty! Have a great 2014 at The Place To Race!
Walter
2014 Immediate Past Commodore
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GBCA POSTS THE 2014 GALVESTON BAY SAILING CALENDAR
By Chris Dees
Let us know your thoughts on the new format!
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
By Chris Alk
Senior Members
Michael Gamble
William Coates
Marilyn Horton
Nicole Laster
Bob Crosby
Justin Wolfe
Daniel Georgianni
Jeff Hirsch
Kevin Orff
Janelle Wells
Rick Sykes
Steve Brown
Phillip Schutts
Tom Binig
Gerry Laster
Linda Hill
Trip Wilcox
Eric Miller
Crew
Toni Rodey
Nico Trevino
Gene Vandevoir
Jay Hefty
Ted Greak
Laurie Sapp
Mark Corson
George Holmes
Janet Cole
Michael Meinersmann
Steve Zirilli
Lisa Liggett
Liz Greak
Shane Jackson
Priscilla Swearingen
James DeGarmo
David Harmon
Anuj Goel
Betsy Shepherd
Dave Liggett
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THE ICICLE RACES START JANUARY 4
The first race is January 4, 2014.
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| GBCA PERFORMS WELL AT THE HARVEST MOON REGATTA!
Congratulations to our GBCA members who raced in the LYC Harvest Moon Regatta!
We brought home 4 First Place Finishes, 9 Second Place Finishes, 6 Third Place Finishes, 4 Fourth Place Finishes and 3 Fifth Place Finishes!! Way to represent THE PLACE TO RACE!!
First Place Finishers
Glenn Gault - 1st Place, PS-A
Tom Meeh - 1st Place, CS-B
Ronald Eddelman - 1st Place, F
Martin van Hasselt - 1st Place, H
Second Place Finishers
Bee Bednar - 2nd Place, PS-C
Allan Garvin - 2nd Place, PS-D
Walter Caldwell - 2nd Place, CS-A
Doug Elmore - 2nd Place, CS-B
Charles Wielchowsky - 2nd Place, CS-C
Walter Horton - 2nd Place, D
Brantly Minor - 2nd Place, J
Zachary Acreman and Chad Hedstrom - 2nd Place, L
Brandon Ward - 2nd Place, S
Third Place Finishers
Dave Christensen - 3rd Place, PS-B
Roy Olsen - 3rd Place, PS-D
David Atkinson and Karen Penrose - 3rd Place, PS-E
Jim Foster - 3rd Place, CS-C
Bill Jenko - 3rd Place, G
Todd Johnson - 3rd Place, N
Fourth Place Finishers
Drew Peerless - 4th Place, PS-D
R. Alan Moore - 4th Place, CS-A
Charles Scott - 4th Place, H
Brett Barrett - 4th Place, I
Fifth Place Finishers
Peter van Oosten - 5th Place, CS-A
Thomas Sherrill Jr. - 5th Place, C
Tony Pizzuti - 5th Place, I |
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SUTTON AND ZAITE WIN THE GBCA WOMEN'S REGATTA SAILING LEADING EDGE
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Diane Sutton and Andrea Zaite sail Leading Edge to a victory
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Results
PHRF Spinnaker
1st Place - Diane Sutton and Andrea Zaite - Leading Edge
2nd Place - Laura McAllum - Parson's Project
3rd Place - Nicole Laster - Footloose
PHRF Non-Spinnaker
1st Place - Terry Matthews - Seven Star
GBCA Cruising Club
1st Place - Beverly Caldwell - Shaken Not Stirred
 
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LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED IN 2014? VOLUNTEER FOR GBCA!
By Scott Lacy
Another year is just about over and I believe it has been another great year for GBCA! I have enjoyed my time as the Volunteer Coordinator on the Board of Governors. This club is made up of great Volunteers and we can always use more on R/C and after-race parties. If you are not racing and still want to be a part of this great Club, contact me or any Board member and we can put you to work!
I have been granted the opportunity to serve as Commodore for 2014 and look forward to the challenge. I hope to increase participation in racing as well as increase our membership. Without your membership, GBCA cannot provide the quality of racing that you expect.
This coming year is shaping up to be another great year for GBCA. The Icicles start just after the New Year and LYC and GBCA are teaming up for a race to Pensacola in May. Let's make this year another great year for GBCA and let us all be safe!
Scott Lacy
Volunteer Coordinator
Commodore 2014
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FORMER OLYMPIAN BRAD BOSTON WINS THE GBCA PERFORMANCE CUP REGATTA
By Jody Henry
 | | Brad Boston, winner of the GBCA Performance Cup Regatta, on Jackpot |
Results
Viper
1st - Brad Boston - Jackpot
2nd - Ben Robbins - Storm Warning
3rd - Lawrence Maher - Comfortably Numb
J105
1st - Uzi Ozeri - infinity
2nd - Mark Young - Killer Rabbit
3rd - Bill Lakenmacher - Radiance
J109
1st - Albrecht Goethe - Hamburg
2nd - David Christensen - Airborne
PHRF Spinnaker
1st - Steve Rhyne - Mojo
2nd - Chuck Buckner and Fred Prelle - Revolution
PHRF Non-Spinnaker
1st - Kevin Orff - Wildcat
2nd - Jim Foster - Big D
3rd - Warren Miller - noname
GBCA Cruising Club
1st - Gerhard Wittich - Figaro
2nd - Mike Golebiowski - Baltic Raider
3rd - Gary Trinklein - Toccata
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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THE GBCA COMMODORE'S BALL IS COMING! SAVE THE DATE!
Planning is already in full swing for the GBCA Commodore's Ball to be held Saturday, February 15, 2014.
It's the perfect Valentine's Day date for you and your significant other! Just imagine it -- great food, open bar, awards, dancing and all of this with your closest GBCA friends!
Mark the date and look for more information coming soon!
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