October 2003 Tell Tale
Volume 57, Number 5 October 2003
Expanding and Building Your Team
Tom Martin
The fall season is the best time to recruit new people to your team. With the warm water and warm weather we get during the fall and the enthusiasm on campuses at the beginning of a new school year, now is the time to draw people to your team. Most schools have a day where all the club sports can set up a booth for recruitment on campus. Think of creative ways to entice people with sailing experience or even no experience at all to come out and try your team. Plan ahead and make brochures regarding practice schedules, dues, and what you are looking for in a new recruit. Set goals for your team as far as what type of people you are looking for to fill certain voids in your team such as light air and heavy-air crews.
A good way to get the new people acquainted with the team is to have certain people stay back from a weekend regatta and put together a training weekend where you can take new people out and put them with existing teammates to teach or help refresh them with the basics of dinghy racing. This will allow new people to get comfortable with your teammates. Afterwards have some sort of social function so that the new people can get to meet all of your teammates in a fun setting. Plus it shows them that we aren't just crazy sailors-we like to have a lot of fun too!!
Remember to keep it simple at first, just the basic mechanics of a roll tack, parts of the boat, points of sail, and what lines to pull when are all a brand new person needs to start sailing regattas. Through practice these simple steps can be built upon. Also remember that the MCSA is hosting the Harken Clinic at Western Michigan on October 25-26. This is an excellent opportunity for new people to meet other sailors from the district and learn from a very good cast of coaches and former college sailors.
Hopefully, these ideas can help get your team started on recruiting new sailors that will be an integral part of your team in the future. And if you have missed the opportunity to capitalize on functions at your school, keep these ideas in mind for next semester or next year.
If you have any questions or comments or ways that I can better serve the district or issues that you would like the MCSA Executive Board to discuss, email me at martintd@umich.edu. I look forward to a Fall Season!
Tom Martin
MCSA Commodore
Harry Anderson Regatta
Yale University
September 6- 7, 2003
Both days began with shifty winds from the north at 0-6 knots. This was followed by a brief period with no wind each day. On Saturday the wind filled in from the southwest at 6 knots and on Sunday the afternoon southwesterly was about 12 knots. The race committee was assisted by George Malcolmson and the judges were Nicole Breault, Dave Kirkpatrick, Whitney Conner, and Ed Stewart. The British Universities team participated finishing 15th.
A B Total
20. Wisconsin 148 149 297
A Division:
18. Wisconsin 148 John Porter/Anne Porter, Cristine Niedziela
B Division:
19. Wisconsin 149 John Rather/Kari Sachs
Notes from the Vice Commodore
Mary Vorel
As we progress into the season after only a few weekends, many teams have noticed a surge in membership and the entire MCSA has benefited. Most of those teams have sent multiples to the starting lines at varying events, and that's incredible for so early in the year. Other teams have come out of the woodwork a bit too. We have to keep the ball rolling though.
All teams need to be looking toward the next regatta, next weekend, even before the NOR is mailed. For the small teams that means just making sure your team is there. For the larger ones, it should be trying to find a way to utilize all those sailors, possibly tow another boat for them to sail.
On the other side at home, teams leaders should strive to keep everyone active. This could be practices, social gatherings, or delegating jobs out to new members to help. Winter is on its way faster than usual, and it will only get harder to retain all those "freshmen".
Good luck to everyone retaining their new sailors, and I hope to see you on the starting line!
Plan to attend the Harken Clinic October 26-27 Team Building, Organize Practices, Develop Plans for a More Competitive Future
Fall Fury 2003
Wisconsin
September 13-14
Saturday's racing began with shifty offshore winds out of the South at 8-15mph. It rained heavily throughout the day and temps were cool. The race committee ran windward-leewards, modified triangles, and modified Olympic. No protests were filed.
On Sunday the wind blew out of the Northeast across the lake at 12-15 mph creating a lot of chop. The race committee ran modified olympics for the final 6 races on Sunday. Congratulations to Minnesota on their win. Thanks to PRO Michael Barnett, Judges George Griswold, Dierk Polzin, and Jack Gaither, and the rest of the Wisconsin Sailing Team for a successful regatta.
A B TOT
1 Minnesota, Gophers 32 18 50
2 Wisconsin, Badgers 22 30 52
3 Ohio Univ., Bobcats 51 37 88
4 Michigan State, Spartans 70 42 112
5 St. Thomas, Tommies 57 70 127
6 Clemson, Tigers 51 84 135
7 Marquette, Golden Eagles 73 79 152
8 Miami of Ohio, Red Hawks 87 86 173
9 Notre Dame, Fighting Irish 101 81 182
10 Hope, Flying Dutchmen 102 81 183
11 Iowa, Hawkeyes 81 117 198
Low Point A Div:
Wisconsin 22 John Porter '04, Anna Bargren '07
Low Point B Div:
Minnesota 18 Zach Coelius '04, Jenny Wilson '06
Wisconsin
A: John Porter 04, Anna Bargren 07
B: John "Skip" Rather 04, Kari Sachs 04
Minnesota
A: Ben Burgum 04, Molly Rosenblat 04
B: Zach Coelius 04 1-8 11 / Mark Dunsworth 069-10,
Jenny Wilson 06 1-8, 11 / Kelly J Nichols 04 9-10
Mich. St.
A: Rob Linden 06, Meghan Walter 06
B: Mary Vorel 05, Jaime Ziegler 04
Clemson
A: Eileem Fahrmeir 05, Loren Stender 06
B: Jeff Paulson 04, Carol Cope 04
Marquette
A: Paul Ericson 07, Jim Blackwood 06
B: Chris Acker 07, Alex Foundos 04
Miami
A: Joeelyn Pollak 07 1-6 9-11 / Sarah Paisley 04 7-8,
Sarah Paisley 04 1-4 9-11 / Anne Simiele 06 5-8
B: Matt Rush 07 1-2 9-11 / Erin Whistler 06 3-8,
Eryn Whistler 06 1-2 / Matt Rush 07 3-4 /
Christina Peretti 04 5-11
Iowa
A: Josiah Fricton 04, Kristen Martin del Campo 04
B: Vicky Montano 05 1-2 / Jenny Springsteen 04 3-11,
Leah Israel 07 1-2 5-6, Nicky Montano 05 3-4 7-11
Hope
A: John Leahey 04, Rob Croswell 07
B: Siobhan-Donnely-Cole 05,
Joe Fillingham 06 (Wisconsin)
Ohio U
A: Steve Bauer 05, Eric Milliman 07
B: Karl Felger 06, Ann Rice 06 1-8 /
Mark Paisley 06 9-11
St Thomas
A: Parker Zanios 07, Danielle Lindeman 06
B: Dan Shinozaki 05, Kate Ballard 04
Notre Dame
A: Mike Stephens 04, Katie Brandes 05
B: Katie Roney 04, Meghan Finerghty 04
First Mark Rounded, Two to Go!
Shannon Bonds
So far this season I have been impressed with the MCSA as a whole. We have had regattas fall through and then not one but two teams took the initiative to host their own regatta. This is fabulous. It gets more teams out on the water and keep's regattas smaller and easier to run. If your team is ever interested in throwing a regatta please feel free to contact me, or the next Race Chairman. It is wonderful to see multiple regattas going on in all different areas in the district particularly for all different skill levels.
As everyone has noticed the regatta entry confirmation (previously known as RSVP) has changed slightly. I feel the change has been beneficial for the regattas and I have appreciated everyone's cooperation in making planning run smoothly.
I know that emergency's occur but please be careful on canceling at the last minute. It may become very expensive for your team. Being sick with a doctor's excuse is valid, home football game is not.
Another change that you have definitely noticed is that regatta fees have been increased to $10. This was discussed at midwinters and everyone agreed that it was a good idea. It is only a $2 increase on a fee that hasn't changed in many years. So now rather than eating at Subway on the road trip, Mc Donalds will be the more affordable option.
I hope everyone has had a wonderful season and I look forward to the next two months going as smoothly as September has. Good Luck and Sail Fast!
Shannon Bonds
MCSA Race Chairman
sb290399@ohio.edu
Boiler Cup
Purdue University
September 13-14, 2003
Lake Shafer provided a sunny day on Saturday at about 75 degrees with winds speed between 8-12. Races were run using windward-leeward races and moved on to triangles. Races 1 through 10 were run for the A division and 1 through 8 for the B division.
Sunday started off cloudy and became sunny with wind conditions very close to those on Saturday. Both windward-leeward and triangles courses were sailed. The A division sailed races 11-12 and the B division sailed races 9-12. Prizes were awarded to the overall winner and top three finishing A and B divisions. Congratulations to Wisconsin for winning overall and both A and B divisions.
A B TOT
1. Wisconsin 28 25 53
2. Mich. St. 1 28 40 68
3. Iowa 39 38 77
4. Purdue 48 39 87
5. Mich. St. 2 42 47 89
6. Hope 74 62 136
7. Denison 77 81 158
A Division
1. Wisconsin 28 Matthew Schmidt, Dave Holcombe
2. Mich St. 1 28 Laura Schmidt, Erin Holcomb
3. Iowa 39 Josiah Ball, Alex Monroe
4. Mich. St. 2 42 Mike Fong, James Hook
5. Purdue 48 Paul Rashid, Bobby Constantino
6. Hope 74 Brian Isherwood, Christine Dostal
7. Denison 77 Abby Baun, Tieiney Dewis
B Division
1. Wisconsin 25 Scott Eisenhardt,
Jeff Shoemaker (1-6)
Amy Schultz (7 -12)
2. Iowa 38 Lauren Trolley,
Lindsey Schneider, 1-2, 5-6,9-10,
Eli Otdoerfer, 3-4,7-8,11-12
3. Purdue 39 Benjamin Kremer, Katie Schultz
4. Mich. St. 1 40 Patrick Ray, Rebecca Wilson
5. Mich St. 2 47 Corey Schoenherr, Anna Boersma
6. Hope 62 Tyler Thompson, Rachel Canfield
7. Denison 81 Chris Beier, Max
On the Fast Track
Tom McGrath
On a completely different note, there were some changes in the allocation of women's berths for nationals. All women in the district should be concerned about this issue as it could limit the spaces we get for nationals. But, it is easy to keep them. The key is this, the more all women's teams that sail in one two division regatta in the last 4 semesters, the more berths we get. It does not matter whether it is a designated women's event or not. READ: go to an event with 4 women every year and a half (to be on the safe side) and our district will not get wedged out when it comes time to do the math for nationals berths. Hopefully, the above makes sense. If not, please call or email your nearest Special Interests Representative @ 847-561-6550 or twm@runbox.com -Tom McGrath
JESUIT SCHOOL INVITATIONAL
Fordham University
September 13 & 14, 2003
On the water, it was the weather. On Saturday, the wind blew 16 -19 knots with gusts to 22 in the afternoon. Rain was intermittent and was even accompanied by small hailstones at one time. About six to seven capsizes occurred as 26 races were completed. Initially A division competed in FJs on loan from Columbia University while B division raced in Fordham's 420s. Our goal was for each division to have a double round-robin in each class. After 24 races, 12 in each division, classes were swapped.
On Sunday, the wind started out at 5-8 knots from the southeast and proceeded to challenge the Race Committee by shifting back and forth from the south and the southwest. For the last B division race, the wind filled in from the southeast at 10-12 knots. 36 races were sailed, 18 in each division and we finished at 1 :00 PM so the Golden Eagles from Marquette, who drove from Milwaukee, could beat the Sunday traffic out of New York City.
A B TOT
1. Georgetown 24 44 68
2. Fordham I 59 31 90
3. Providence 38 62 100
4. Marquette 86 76 162
5. Loyola 3 75 168
6. Fordham II 81 90 171
4. Marquette
A. Christopher Williams & Lindsey Paddock
B. Hunter Ratcliff & Collin Gherty
Stay on Top of Your Fleet
Katie Thompson
Greetings sailors! Hopefully this finds you all in good health and in the middle of a wonderful fall season, and with a football team performing better than mine. As many of you probably don't know I am not with you this season (I know, ND usually isn't) but I'm a little bit further away from the fall regattas than Notre Dame Stadium: I am spending the semester in London. So unfortunately, I can't write something for you about the happenings this fall because I haven't been around to witness them (have I mentioned how much I miss the MCSA?) but I can share with you some research I've done from overseas.
I know from personal experience this summer that any fleet, large or small, is difficult to maintain, and if you're not careful, suddenly half your boats can't be sailed and you can no longer run an efficient practice. My advice to you is stay on top of it. I'm not saying you need to fix every little thing as they break, we know that is not always necessary , and you either have some homework or "team bonding" pulling you away from the boathouse. That's fine, but don't forget about it. Write it down somewhere convenient, where you won't lose it, and pick a day each month, or week if necessary , (preferably a day that you already practice) and fix all those little issues. But don't just have the more experienced sailors and handy men doing all the work! Be sure you teach underclassmen and newcomers to sailing, because when the rest of you are gone, someone has to be there to pick up the slack. Not all of us can afford new boats every few years; we need to keep these babies in good shape. Even more importantly, these are the boats that we use in intersectionals; the boats that we hope will make the MCSA more competitive in the future... let's get to work.
Now the problem with needing to fix boats all the time is needing supplies all the time. Most of our teams run on really tight budgets, and even if we don't have tight budgets, we'd rather travel to cool (or should I say hot) out of district regattas, and would rather spend our money getting there than paying high prices for shackles. So, if you look at what laying around and can figure out what you need, you'll be better off buying a lot of stuff from an online parts supplier than buying pieces one by one at a local marine shop. Your two best options as I see it are Layline (Layline.com) and APS (
http://www.apsltd.com/), both of which sel1 just about anything you might need, with no significant difference in prices between the two. You can also look into local stores that would give you team discounts. However, Katie Triplett, Past Commodore for Indiana University, is currently working for Layline, and you can contact her at katie@layline.com or 800.542.5463 x109 for deals on gear and rigging (She'd love to hear from you!) So, get out there and get fixing, and have an awesome fall. I cannot wait to see you all this spring.
Katie Thompson
Equipment Information Coordinator
kthomps5@nd.edu
Nevins Trophy 2003
Kings Point
September 20-21,2003
Sunday: We arrived to a steady 12-15 out of the North which lasted until the first race started. Three races were completed in each division today in a dying Northerly that at times had promise of building. Courses again were modified trapeziods with seperate start and finish lines. Thanks to John Gochberg who sat in on a total of six protests and 3 breakdowns with a panel of coaches to assist. Many thanks go out to the staff of the USMMA Waterfront who worked long days through the storm takin!! all the boats out and putting them back in so we could still host the regatta, a feat that only great people could handle. A total of 10 races in all three divisions ended with Harvard on top, congratulations to them and to Navy and King's Point finishing 2,3 respectively. The British Universities Team Finished 14th.
18. Michigan 458 A Division 18. Michigan 166 Chris Amory, Carri Petri B Division 14. Michigan 132 Matt Vanderpool, Katie Dewitt C division 17. Michigan 160 Ben Vandam
Katie Tripplett Joins the Afterguard
Katie Tripplett
Welcome back College Sailors!! For those of you who don't know me or are new to the MCSA, my name is Katie Triplett and I'm a 2003 Graduate of Indiana University and am the Past Commodore of the IU Sailing Club. Because the MCSA was such a huge part of my college years, I decided to let you new sailors in on some things I learned along the way. Take it from an MCSA Alumni.
- Your sailing team will become your new family and your sailing site will be your home away from home.
- Driving six hours to a regatta is NOT uncommon and you can learn a LOT about your teammates (maybe more than desired!) in this short amount of time.
- If you don't already, you will learn to love bagels and cream cheese for breakfast and pizza for lunch weekend after weekend after weekend.
- Sleeping on a hard cold floor, behind a bar, in a fraternity house really isn't that bad.
- Despite what some may think, some racers actually sail better after a night at the Boat-race table.
- You will meet life-long friends in the MCSA so enjoy your four years (ok, for some five) and sail fast!
I just couldn't seem to get sailing out of my blood so I've made it a personal goal to work in the sailing industry as a full-time career. I moved to Raleigh, NC to work for Layline Yacht Racing Equipment. Good luck this season and I look forward to hearing from you all! NOTE: Address information is in Katie Thompson's article.
Spartan Singles Invitational
Hosted by Michigan State University and Lansing Sail Club
September 20-21, 2003
Saturday greeted thirty Laser sailors (11 collegiate, 19 open division) with light winds just puffy enough to keep everyone on their toes. Seven races were sailed, the last in a very confused and light wind. All courses were modified Olympics. Racing was abandoned until Sunday, much to the delight of thirsty collegiate and tired open sailors alike. Please contact me (Corry Schoenherr) if you would like the full results from Saturday.
Sunday morning began with a little breeze that built to a fairly steady 5 to 10 kts by the time racing started at l0 am. Four races were sailed, all modified Olympics. No protests were filed all weekend. Congratulations to Barret Rhoads of IU for his win.
I would like to thank PRO Pat Dolan, his assistants Jaime Ziegler, Shelly Kindig, Mike Moody and Judge George Griswold. Also John Lesevre, Michelle Lesevre, Bill Schoenherr, Bob Brook, and Larry Koster for their work in the crash boats, Mike Fong and Erin Holcomb for scoring the regatta. A huge thanks to all of the members at Lansing Sail Club for allowing us to use their facility. Finally, thanks to everyone who made the trip to sail with Corey Schoenherr
1. Barret Rhoads, Indiana 23 2. Mary Vorel, Michigan State 28 3. Karl Felger, Ohio University 32 4. Christina Falcone, Michigan 43 5. Pat Ray, Michigan State 64 6. Laura Schmidt, Michigan State 66 7. Corey Schoenherr, Michigan State 77 8. Eric Milliman, Ohio University 84 9. Geoff Lindenberg, W. Michigan 93 10. Craig Capilla Michigan 101 11. Anna Rice Ohio University 115
The Carin Streufert Cup Memorial
University of Minnesota
September 20 – 21, 2003
The Team Racing Regatta was held at the Wayzata Yacht Club this weekend. The weather on Saturday was in the low 70's with wind in the morning ranging from 8-12 and building to 12-18. On Sunday it was cloudy and in the 60's with wind from 8-13. All courses were triangles. There was total of 58 races sailed this weekend. On Saturday a single round robin and the beginning round of a final four round robin were sailed. On Sunday the rest of the final four and a single consolation round were sailed. A special thanks to the race committee and to the Wayzata Yacht Club for letting us host the event. Congratulations to Wisconsin on their victory.
First Round 1. Wisconsin A&M 8 - 0 2. Minnesota Marroon 7 – 1 3. Wisconsin KK 5 – 3 4. St. Thomas 5 - 3 5. Minnesota Gold 4 – 4 6. Iowa 3 – 5 7. U of Wisconsin 2 – 6 8. Miami 2 - 6 9. Carleton 0 – 8 Final Four 1. Wisconsin A & M 6 – 0 2. Minnesota Maroon 4 – 2 3. Wisconsin KK 4 - 2 4. St. Thomas 0 - 4 Consolation 5. U of Wisconsin 4 - 0 6. Minnesota Gold 2 - 2 7. Iowa 2 - 2 8. Miami 2 - 2 9. Carelton 0 - 4 Wisconsin A&M 1 John Porter & Anna Bargren 2 Jonathon C. Seltzer & Kate Hannon 3 Joseph Zechlinski & Carolyn Soling Minnesota Gold 1 Andrea Porter & Jordan Jones 2 Brian Kerr & Ariell Bachman 3 James Egburg & Blayne Grave U. Wisconsin 1 Anne Porter & Christine Niedziela 2 Elizabeth Prange & Jake Fishman 3 James Dunham & Clifford Hogan Wisconsin KK 1 Matt Schmidt & Kelsey Cramer 2 Aaron Mann & Lauren Fink 3 Scott Eisenhardt & Amy Schultz Carleton 1 Chris Reitz, Tony Adler & Gaetan Damberg-Ott, Maria Bruun, Kate Thornberry 2 Josh Tolkan, Andy Grotting, Lizzie Shepard & Katie McKenna, Maria Bruun, Charlie Sweitzer 3 Kate Thornberry, Dan Jarashow & Cathrine Courcy, Katie McKenna Iowa 1 Josiah Ficton & Kristen Martin Del Campo 2 Josiah Ball & Jenny Springsteen, Eli Oldoebfer 3 Lauren Trolley & Susan Hamm, Lindsay Schmidt Miami 1 Nichole Finefrock, & Anne Simiele 2 Sarah Paisley & Christina Peretti 3 Blair Anthony, Mary Robison & Nichole Anderson, Mary Robinson, Blair Anthony Minnesota Maroon 1 Ben Burgum & Molly Rosenblatt 2 Mark Dunsworth & Kelly Nichols 3 Zack Coelius & Jenny Wilson St. Thomas 1 Parker Zanios & Jamie Currell 2 Kelsey Huggett & Dan Shinozaki 3 Danielle Lindeman & Blake Arnold, Katie Ballard
MCSA SLOOP CHAMPIONSHIP
DETROIT YACHT CLUB
September 27-28, 2003
Saturday: The regatta started with steady winds out of the south at 15-20 with some gusts being recorded as high as 25 mph. Temperature was in the mid 60's and the RC set a simple windward-Leeward course twice around with a finish to leeward. Four races were completed sailing Flying Scots without spinnakers. Despite the efforts to reduce stress on the boats one side stay and two booms were broken. There were two other breakdowns. The racing was close with only a few points separating the top teams at the end of the day's racing. There were 4 Protests, and 5 Breakdowns. A 20% penalty taken by Minnesota for an incident which occurred before they had a breakdown in race 4. George Griswold Served as PRO and Chief Judge. Others on the Race Committee were Linda Minsterman, DYC Commodore, David Coleman, and Alan Minsterman.
Sunday: Winds decreased to 10-15 mph for most of the day, but increased to about 25 as a squall went through just before the last race leaving prompting the RC to restrict spinnaker use for that race. Unfortunately the wind died to about 5 after the front and made it impossible to sail the 12th race needed to complete the round-robin. The temperature was in the high 50's. The same course was used to facilitate rotation and 7 races sailed during the day. There was one Breakdown. 20% penalties were taken by Mich. St. in Race 5 and Minnesota in Race 8. There were two protests both of which were determined to be invalid. Ed Theisen Served as PRO and a Judge on Sunday.
Denison, Minnesota, and St Thomas did not sign the RP Forms and had 20 pts added to their scores.
The Western Michigan team (Geoff Lindenberg, Doug Novack, and David Nietling) did not sail but served on the Race Committee. Many members of the Detroit Yacht Club contributed their time to help make the event a success.
Wisconsin and Northwestern qualify for the ICSA Finals.
1. Wisconsin 41 John Porter 2005,
Anna Bargren 2007 (1,2,7-10)
John Rather 2004,
Jon Seltzer 2004 (3-6, 11)
2. Northwestern 42 Ward Detwiler 2006,
Chris Stahl 2005,
Brian Sabina 2005
3. Indiana 45 Harrison Richardson 2005,
Jenn Gaker 2005,
Barret Rhoads 2007
4. Ohio Univ. 47 Steven Bauer 2005,
Mark Paisley 2005,
Karl Felger 2006
5. Michigan 59 Chris Amory 2005,
Ben VanDam 2005,
Thomas Martin 2005(1-4),
Matt Vanderpool 2006 (5-11)
6. Ohio State 64 Adam Dunki-Jacobs 2004,
Nick Milano 2004,
Dave Alvarado 2006
7. Minnesota 68 Zachery Coelius 2004,
Jennifer Wilson 2006,
Ben Burgum 2004
8. Miami 90 Nicole Finefrock 2005,
Jocelyn Pollak 2007,
Sarah Paisley 2004
9. St. Thomas 92 Dan Shinozaki 2006,
Evan Hughes 2004,
Blake Arnold 2006
10. Michigan State 108 Mike Fong 2007,
Corey Schoenherr 2006,
Eric Bombery 2005
11. Hope 133 Siobahn Cole 05 (1-4),
Robby Croswell 07 (5-11),
Andrea Mojzak 04 (1-4),
Charlie Sierzant 07,
Luke Brenner 05(5-11)
12. Denison 121 Abigail Bacon 2005,
Aaron Rosenthal 2006,
Greg Mecoli 2006