May 2003 Tell Tale
Volume 57, Number 3 May 2003
Establish a Game Plan
Tom Martin
As this exciting spring season comes to a close with everyone thinking about qualifying for Nationals, it is important to think ahead towards next fall. Teams should form a game plan on how to recruit new sailors come this fall. Many universities have a day reserved for Club or Recreational Sports to set up a table on campus to distribute flyers and talk to perspective new people. If your university has something like this, make sure that your team gets registered early and that you advertise in advance of the event to get your team's name out around campus. With many schools starting so early, it is also a good idea to have a club open house possibly during your school's move in week. By letting perspective new members see your facilities it will get them excited to come out and start sailing.
Also, if you have any team members who have sailed in high school, make sure that they contact their alma mater to see if anyone from their high school team is planning on coming to your school. Make sure that they know that your team exists and that you are excited to have them come to your school. If you don't have any ex-high school sailors on your team, then try to actively recruit people from the high school sailing world. A list of high school teams in the Midwest is located on the Midwest Interscholastic Sailing Association's website: www.missa.net Look for high schools near your school and possibly invite them to one of your practices to watch and ask their coach if you could make a speech about your team and its assets. This will get your name out to the juniors and sophomores looking for a university to attend.
Lastly, the most important part about ending any season, it is making sure that although your seniors are graduating, that doesn't mean that they are gone forever. Make sure that someone on your team gets his or her contact information for the next year. Ask them if they would like to continue to be on the team email list so that they can keep abreast of what is going on with the team. If they are going to be taking a job in the area, ask them if they would like to come out to help with practices possibly on off weekends or after they get off of work. By making them still feel apart of the team; you will be more likely to keep in contact with them. I would like to wish everyone good luck with their Finals and in the MCSA Women's, Team Race, and Dinghy Championships this month!
April Fool's Regatta
Miami University
April 5, 2003
A B TOT
1. Ohio State 12 11 23
2. Miami University 27 27 54
3. Notre Dame 1 27 38 65
4. Kalamazoo 37 43 80
5. Notre Dame 2 52 31 83
Winning Team:
A Division:
Ohio State: Adam Dunki-Jacobs, Bridget Ireland /
Bridget Ireland, Adam Schmidt
B Division:
Ohio State: Bryan Parker / Shelly Szabo
Team Building
Mary Vorel
All of us keep asking ourselves and board members how to improve the district as a whole. Commitment to that goal is key at the individual, team, and district levels. It can start with committing to the regattas your team representative scheduled in February. It is the responsibility of everyone in the club to make sure that the team attends. New, weak, and strong teams in the district have been canceling regattas, even after the cancellation deadline. This one decision has a profound effect on your team, the competition at the event, and the race chairmen.
One of the best ways to build a team is to be put into a pinch where you need to find another crew at the last minute. That is when leaders need to contact people who have left the team, individuals who have casually mentioned they know how to sail or want to learn to sail, or just class buddies who would do them a major favor. In the end, it helps to have one more boat on the starting line. Maintaining a team helps relieve some stress on the race chairmen and builds your team for even more success in the future.
For prospective, new, or rebuilding teams, once you commit to the project, it is probably going to be a long haul before you see success. Representatives cannot expect the road to be easy, without pitfalls, or even relief, but there's always a good sail at the end of the tunnel. Even strong teams can experience times where no one seems to be available to sail, no transportation to an event, or unexpected emergencies. Leaders need to keep a full record of anyone that ever told them they were interested in sailing, local or home yacht club members who said they would help you or your team, and alumni or high school kids. All of these people could bring a new member to the team, bring in funds, or provide housing or transportation for an event. You'll never know until you spread the word of your team's existence.
Sunk 'N Bucket
IUPUI
April 5, 2003
8 Races were sailed. (Graduate Secretary Note: Less than four colleges competing does not require two division format).
TOT 1. Indiana 12 2. Purdue 13 3. IUPUI 23 WINNING TEAM : Indiana Michael J. Schmid '06 Rachel M. Taylor, Molly J. David Megan Gray, Nicholas C. Bomeman
Keeping the Club Connected
Molly David
As school draws to a close and the members of the sailing club leave for the summer, it is imperative that teams meet now to focus on the fall in order to make the upcoming sailing season go smoother. In order to increase participation and awareness in the MCSA, as the publicity secretary. I hope to give some suggestions that teams can do to draw potential new members, particularly incoming freshmen into a team.
This summer is a great opportunity to network about the team. Some teams will be participating in the upcoming Championships in Detroit. Perhaps other competitors will have younger brothers or sisters watching the races, or young sailors will come and watch to learn racing tactics perfected by college racers. Here is a great time to talk about your team. Ask them if they are interested in joining a college sailing team. If they are juniors, invite them to a regatta in their area in the fall or next spring. If there are seniors, get their numbers or email and keep in contact with them. Even if they don't attend your school, they may be attending a school in the district and you can point them in the right direction.
If members of your team are staying at school for the summer, hold a get together or practice to keep communication open during the summer. Try to have each member bring a friend or name of a friend to the meeting. Maybe have members hold an information meeting at area high schools before they let out for the summer.
If members of your team are working at camps this summer, here is a good chance to meet people and potentially gain funding for the team. Parents of your students are important donors. In order to get to know them, invite parents to participate in class. This could involve a day on the boat with their kids or an after class cookout to mingle. You can get to know your students better and also their parents.
It is important to email or call the members on your team at least twice during the summer. The first contact will ask them how their summer is going. Be sure to remind them to keep their ears and eyes open for new members. Then, at the close of the summer contact them to remind them of the upcoming sailing schedule. Hold a meeting at the beginning of the fall to recruit the new members whose names you gained during the summer. I am looking forward to the fall season with many new MCSA members.
FUJ Spring Regatta
University of Iowa
April 5-6, 2003
The Iowa F.U.J Spring regatta began on Saturday with the temperature at 27 degrees and the wind-chill at 15. The winds were very typical for Lake Mc Bride, which was shifty and gusty. The temperature stayed the same all day, which meant people trying to stay warm all day. Saturday's races ended at 4:30 with one full rotation being completed, of 8 races for each team. Sunday began with good wind but with the threat of 8-10 inches of snow predicted. Due to the desire for teams to arrive home safely the regatta was called without any races being sailed on Sunday.
A B TOT
1. Michigan State. 12 20 32
2. Minnesota 29 10 39
3. Wisconsin 21 31 52
4. Iowa I 30 27 57
5. Iowa 2 45 40 85
6. St. Thomas 37 55 92
7. Washington 55 41 96
A Division:
Michigan St.: Mary E Vorel /Jaime C Ziegier
B Division:
Minnesota: Mark Dunsworth / Mary O'Donnell
Winning Team:
Michigan State: Mary E Vorel '05 / Jaime C Ziegier '04
Michelle Manente '04 /Jill Byczek '03
Develop Your Special Interests
Tom McGrath
So you've decided that you want to go to nationals this June and have dedicated your life to sailing on a 420 until the respective qualifiers... not a bad idea. Okay, lets fast forward a little... Nationals teams have been decided and/or nationals is over. What should you be doing over the summer? Sailing a Laser! Steal one from your neighbor (borrow one), pay a friend off to let you borrow his, or just score one of those el cheapo ones advertised in the Laser Sailor newsletter for $500. That's less than two weeks sailing instructor salary!
Now that you've got a Laser (and I know you'll take care of all your local DNR paperwork), start sailing it. When I say sailing, I do not mean for you to go on a pleasure cruise; work the boat. Get the use out of the boat to justify your expense! Working a boat includes: roll tacking until the mast hits the water, as many upwind tacks and downwind jibes as you can muster. If you can find a permanent buoy to practice mark roundings with-all the better.
If you are interested in sailing in Sloops Qualifiers (September 27-28), try to locate a willing individual to let you borrow their ship. I would advise that a solid relationship be laid for this future request. Simple boat maneuvers would be advised for practice; it may come as a surprise how different a sloop is from the 420 or the FJ. Once simple drills have been completed, work every hairy situation you can think of landing yourself into. If you are interested in specific drill ideas, do not hesitate to contact me: twm@runbox.com or 847-561-6550.
Big Ten Team Race
University of Michigan
April 4-5, 2003
A single round robin was sailed amongst the fleet of eight teams to determine standings for a final four. A single round robin final four produced the final standings of the regatta in which Wisconsin defeated Minnesota in a tiebreaker under Procedural Rule 20(b)(iii). Race 11 was re-sailed at the end of the first round robin due to redress being awarded for breakdown.
This event was sailed using the new ICSA "Modified Observer" system where Observers on the water follow the races and make calls on rules violations if requested by the competitors. The ICSA "expedited protest hearing" system was also operative where protests are decided on the water in short hearings at the end of a race.
A new perpetual trophy for this event was introduced. It is a base and a clock originally won by Third place 1991 Hinman Team Racing Championship Team from the University of Michigan.
TEAM WINS - LOSSES
1. Wisconsin 7 - 3
2. Minnesota 7 - 3
3. Michigan 6 - 4
3. Northwestern 6 - 4
5. Marquette 3 - 4
6. Michigan State 2 - 5
7. Notre Dame 2 - 5
8. Ohio University 1 - 6
NOTE: Wisconsin had a lower point total in their races against Minnesota. Under Procedural Rule 20(b)(iii) the tie stands between Michigan and Northwestern.
Cruel Summer
Katie Thompson
Ted Ferrarone Team Race Trophy
Yale Corinthian Yacht Club, Branford, CT
April 5-6, 2003
Weather: Saturday was cold, wind from the north 0-7 knots. Rain fell during part of the afternoon, slowing progress on the rotation and partially killing the wind. Sunday was considerably nicer, a bit warmer with some sun as well. Wind was NNW 10-20 with better gusts. The Short Beach parrots were not very happy, to say the least. Format: A 55 race round-robin ran Saturday through mid-day Sunday. A 15 race round-robin for the top six and single elimination of four races for the remaining five. Northwestern's flight Friday night was cancelled, and they were unable to catch another flight into town this weekend. Excellent sailing, especially on Sunday when the Breeze picked up. Courses were digital N's for most of Saturday, and port triangles for the remainder. The few protests and breakdowns were handled quickly the RC and judges. Congrats to St. Mary's for winning overall, and many thanks to our judges Colin Gordon and Garrett Woodworth.
On-Line Registration Starts in the Fall
Paul Kobs
Progress has been made with the ICSA on-line registration system. The following schools have set up a Team Administrator and have students that can register: Indiana, Iowa State, Michigan State, Iowa, Notre Dame, Saint Thomas, and Wisconsin. Students from these schools, visit 
this site to register.
If you still need to set up your Team Administrator, have your advisor visit this site. Here they can apply for approval as your team's administrator. A reminder to any team that wishes to have a person other than their advisor as their administrator must first have a letter of approval on file from your university. Sailors MUST be registered with the ICSA on-line database to be eligible to compete for the fall season. Paper registration will no longer be accepted.
Over the summer, you will notice a change with the MCSA web site. On the home page, you will be able to view upcoming deadlines and announcements, as well as friendly reminders about things that are happening in the district. Also, a majority of the forms that have been used in the past will begin to appear on the site. You will be able to download regatta packets, annual reports, and other useful information.
A large effort has been made this spring to have regatta results posted to the ICSA and MCSA list-serve immediately at the conclusion of sailing on Sunday. While there are still some details that need to be worked out, host schools should anticipate a strict policy for regatta reports where information needs to be submitted Sunday afternoon. To assist regatta chairpersons with these new responsibilities, all necessary forms and instructions will be available on the MCSA web site next fall.
Finally, over the past few weeks, I have listened to several conversations from people on how the MCSA, as a district, needs to change. I will be at the final championship events this spring and would strongly encourage anyone to approach me with ideas and suggestions on what they would like to see.
2003 Moody Trophy
Univ. of Rhode Island
April 12 & 13, 2003
Saturday: 15-20 kt North winds blew in cold weather and rain in the morning. Direction was mostly steady and gusts forced a few capsizes. The rain lightened, and as the sun came out, a sea breeze battled the northerly to a shifty stalemate on the racecourse. Race A7 was abandoned for lack of motion. Three protests were filed. Sunday - More typical pond conditions than Saturday. Winds began out of the North at a sunny 10-15 kts, clocked to a cloudy Eastern bay breeze, then as the clouds cleared out, the Southern sea breeze took over. Shifts were oscillating and puffs were scattered. Five protests were heard, 12 Races where held in each Division.
A B TOT
1. Hobart/WmSm 68 74 142
2. MIT 62 89 151
3. Conn College 102 64 166
4. Georgetown 90 83 173
5. Univ of Rhode Island 63 115 178
6. Kings Point 134 46 180
7. Harvard 103 86 189
8. Yale 107 98 205
9. Boston College 99 119 218
10. Coast Guard Academy 130 90 220
11. St Mary's 114 121 235
12. UC/Santa Barbara 71 171 242
13. Charleston 137 113 250
14. Columbia 149 103 252
15. Roger Williams 111 150 261
16. Minnesota 140 163 303
17. Boston University 160 158 318
A Division
1. MIT 62 James Marie Modissette / Peveloge Tamara Yu
15. Minnesota 140 Tim Krech '03/ Andrea Porter '06
B division
1. Kings Point 46 Graham Merganthaller /Tim Chan
16. Minnesota 163 Ben Burgum '04/ C. Anne Scheuerman '03
WINNING TEAM: Hobart/Wm/Smith John Pearce '04 / Molly Lawson '06
Eric Oppen '05 /Oscar Barney '04
Buckeye Intersectional
Ohio State University
April 12-13, 2003
A B TOT
1. Minnesota 40 32 72
2. Wisconsin 29 53 82
3. Ohio State 55 40 95
4. Vermont 78 43 121
5. Michigan State 95 37 132
6. Michigan 56 82 138
7. Northwestern 68 73 141
8. Ohio university 66 85 151
9. Notre Dame 71 85 156
10. Miami 101 65 166
11. Western Michigan 75 94 169
12. Purdue 57 123 180
13. Christopher Newport 127 95 222
A division:
Wisconsin: John Porter /Christine Niedziela
B division:
Minnesota: Zach coelius / Jenny Wilson
WINNING TEAM: Minnesota :
Alex Symes / Naomi Hertel
Zach Coelius /Jenny Wilson
Buckeye Invitational
Ohio State University
April 12-13, 2003
A B TOT
1. St. Thomas 34 29 63
2. Michigan State 29 39 68
3. Ohio University 49 22 71
4. Notre Dame 59 34 93
5. Indiana 40 66 106
6. Hope 44 77 121
7. Kalamazoo 73 59 132
8. John Carroll 69 88 157
9. Purdue 92 81 173
A Division:
Michigan State: Eric Bombery / Jill Bychek
B Division:
Ohio University: Mark Paisley / Adam Wood
WINNING TEAM: St. Thomas
Emily Allen / Dan Shinozaki
Evan Hughes / Ramsey Elias, Abby Bacon
KENNEDY CUP
U.S. Naval Academy
April 18-20, 2003
Navy 44's
FINAL (CORRECTED) RESULTS:
Charleston 7 1 9 1 1 2 2 3 26
Naval Acad 4 2 4 3 2 6 7 1 29
Kings Point 3 9 1 8 3 4 4 4 36
Coast Guard 2 8 6 9 5 7 1 2 40
CA Maritime 8 10 3 5 4 1 5 8 44
U Rhode Is 9 7 8 2 7 3 3 6 45
NY Maritime 5 4 2 4 8 9 9 10 51
MA Maritime 1 5 10 7 9 5 10 7 54
W Michigan 6 6 5 6 6 10 8 9 56
Texas A&M G 10 3 7 10 10 8 6 5 59
Winning Team: Charleston:
Skipper: Nathan Hollerbach
Crew: John Bowden, Blake Kimbrough, Jaime Kimball,
Bill Young, Katie Hughes, Emily Taylor, Tom Loutrel
The Thompson Trophy
US Coast Guard Academy D Developers
19-20 April 2003
Saturday's breeze gave the race committee and sailors fits, going from north to south and even west. Eight races were completed despite delays. Sunday's wind was much kinder, beginning with a northerly that shifted east of north during the first set. Unstable breeze led to an early lunch break after the first set. When wind just a little west of south settled in at 5-8 knots, nine races were completed in each division before the breeze then shifted southeast at 10-12 knots for the final race in each division. A sailed FJs in races 1-8 and 420s in races 9-18; B sailed 420s first and then FJs.
A B TOT
1. Harvard University 90 83 173
2. Dartmouth College 122 74 196
3. Hobart/Wm. Smith 147 127 274
4. Brown University 113 172 285
5. USMMA at Kings Point 166 125 291
6. Connecticut College 165 137 302
7. Tufts University 136 171 307
8. Coll. of Charleston 137 175 312
9. Mass. Inst. Tech. 132 182 314
10. Yale University 153 165 318
11. Coast Guard Academy 187 158 345
12. U. of Rhode Island 175 172 347
13. Eckerd College 177 198 375
14. Washington College 177 223 400
15. UC/Santa Barbara 226 177 403
16. Columbia University 183 227 410
17. Roger Williams Univ. 289 212 501
18. Northwestern Univ. 299 300 599
A Division:
1. Harvard University 90 Clay Bischoff / Lema Kikuchi
18. Northwestern Univ. 299 Ward Detwiler / Elizabeth Snow
B Division:
1. Dartmouth College 74 Andrew Loe / Elisabeth Kreter
18. Northwestern Univ. 300 Brian Sabina / Mary Weaver
WINNING TEAM:
Harvard University: Clay Bischoff/Lema Kikuchi
Cardwell Potts/David Darst
MCSA Women's Dinghy Championship
Marquette University
APRIL 26-27, 2003
A B TOT
1 Wisconsin 21 22 43
2 Minnesota 24 30 54
3 Marquette 32 34 66
4 MSU 40 49 89
5 Notre Dame 68 48 116
6 Michigan 68 63 131
7 Ohio 66 69 135
8 St. Thomas 51 86 137
9 Iowa 78 67 145
A Division:
Wisconsin: Teresa Phillips / Kari Sachs
B Division:
Wisconsin: Kelly Ferron / Bre Schmidt
Winning Team:
Wisconsin: Teresa Phillips / Kari Sachs
Kelly Ferron / Bre Schmidt
ICSA Spring Championships
June 2–10, 2003
Detroit Michigan
The ICSA Women's Championship will be held at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club June 2-4. The event will be sailed in a new fleet of 420's on Lake St. Clair. Eighteen schools will compete in two Divisions with the winner being the team with the best point record in both divisions. This year Wisconsin, Minnesota and Marquette will represent the MCSA.
The ICSA Team Racing Championships will be held at the Crescent Sail Yacht Club from June 5-7. Fourteen schools will field teams to sail three boats each in the same 420's that were used in the Women's event, but the boats will have colored main sails to make team, identification easier. A total of 97 races are scheduled for the three day period. The team with the most number of wins will be the overall winner. The MCSA teams to compete in this event will be determined at the MCSA Team Racing Championship at Wisconsin May 10-11.
The ICSA/Gill Dinghy Championship will be held at the Bayview Yacht Club June 8-10. Eighteen of the finest teams in college sailing will sail the same 420's in two Divisions to determine the winner. A total of 36 individual races will be sailed with each team rotating through all the boats. The MCSA teams for this event will be determined at the MCSA Dinghy Championship May 3-4 at Minnesota.
The Afterguard Regatta will be held June 8 at the Detroit Yacht Club in Flying Scots. All former college sailors and supporters of college sailing are encouraged to attend. For those getting into town early, Afterguard members are also encouraged to attend the ICSA Team Racing Banquet on Saturday June 7 to renew old acquaintances and to meet the current college sailors. This event should be a good time for all that attend.
To find out more about these events sign on to the Championship website: www.collegesailing.org/nas
To get the full regatta results for MCSA Regattas and other MCSA information log on to the MCSA Website: www.mcsasail.org