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Thursday, March 31, 2011
CYC Spring Brunch
Sunday, April 17
10:30AM at “THE LOOP”
Get your 2011 CYC Yearbook!
“The Loop”: 606 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55401; phone 612-340-0010
Join us for our annual spring brunch to discuss the upcoming 2011 sailing schedule, book a sailing party, and see your friends from the club.
Cost for brunch is $12.95 for adults. (1/2-off for children)
Please RSVP to Shannon: shannon.joyce@navarre.com Or, call Shannon at 612-306-4711
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 9, 16, 23-Aquatennial, 30
Aug. 6-no party-help with JR. Regatta; Aug. 13, 20
Caution - Don't overload your boat!
Capsize in San Diego-
It would be horrible to have some sort of accident on Lake Calhoun. This means ALL boats, not intending to imply one boat or another is either prone, or impervious!!
Dig around a little using this thread as a starting point :
http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/trailersailor/index.cgi/read/784310
It would be horrible to have some sort of accident on Lake Calhoun. This means ALL boats, not intending to imply one boat or another is either prone, or impervious!!
Dig around a little using this thread as a starting point :
http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/trailersailor/index.cgi/read/784310
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Wyatt's Ocean Sailing Classroom
Wyatt has been out on the Harvey Gamage with Ocean Classroom Semester at Sea for almost two months and he is having a wonderful time. We’ve heard from him by phone and read regular blog posts by the project faculty and students. You are invited to the Ocean Classroom blog to see photographs and read entries on the journey.
From the Captain: Trinidad bound for Vieques
>> March 23, 2011
Slow boat to the Spanish Virgin Islands
But you must leave at some point. So after waiting for 4 hours for the customs lady to stamp 2 documents we up anchor and prepared for the sweet downhill 480 nm run to Puerto Rico and her surrounding islands normally taking about 4 days… um, not so fast there.
Maybe the wind is not in your favor. Ok. North east wind? Check. Ok. Light northeast wind? check. Ok light northeast wind and sort of large confused swell from… where, exactly? Ok light northeast wind and sort of large confused swell from… where? and west bound current setting you toward say Jamaica? 
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Weeds clog Minnesota lakes earlier .... What will happen in 2011
Weeds clog Minnesota lakes earlier this year
by Elizabeth Dunbar, Minnesota Public Radio
June 25, 2010
St. Paul, Minn. — The weeds on Lake Calhoun have grown so thick this year that it almost looks as if the Minneapolis lake has islands.
Much of it is Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive species that has taken over in most lakes in the Twin Cities and elsewhere throughout the state. The milfoil has become a common sight, but this year's warm spring means it has hit its peak earlier than usual.
The weeds tickle swimmers' legs and feet and make it harder for boats -- especially sailboats -- to navigate the lake without getting stuck.
"It's just gotten progressively worse, and this is the worst year we've had," said Mike Elson, who leads the Calhoun Yacht Club and has been sailing on Lake Calhoun since 1979.
Elson said sailboats are now unable to use about a third of the lake because the weeds are so thick in some areas. The weeds are especially bad in an area where sailboats are tied to buoys, making it difficult for sailboats to get in and out.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has a machine that can harvest milfoil from the water's surface down about four feet, and they began using it on Lake Calhoun on Thursday.
Raking milfoil But cutting the milfoil is a time-consuming process, and the weeds grow back. In addition, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requires some of the milfoil to be left alone because it's become fish habitat.
"Overly aggressive control can do more harm than good, said Chip Welling, who coordinates the milfoil control program for the DNR.
Welling said the DNR's program is designed improve recreational access to milfoil-infested lakes without going too far.
"Cutting channels for sailboats is going to provide relief from a nuisance, but is not going to be so extensive as to affect the lake as a whole," he said.
Minneapolis is cutting back milfoil on four of its lakes this summer -- Cedar Lake, Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet and Wirth Lake -- at a cost of about $100,000. Officials will let the weeds grow at Lake of the Isles this year, because the park system only has one machine and that lake is primarily used by canoes, which can usually get through the weeds.
Milfoil removalTim Brown, who manages environmental operations for the park system, said it's possible the milfoil will die back sooner than usual. He said while the lakes might not be the prettiest sight with all the weeds, the water itself is clear.
"Those aquatic plants indicate a healthy lake as opposed to a lake dominated by algae," Brown said.
On many lakes, the weeds have been around long enough that those who use them for recreation have gotten used to it.
Elson said the 150 boat buoys on Lake Calhoun have all be rented this year -- the first time in a while that that's happened.
"There seems to be more people coming to the lake," he said.
Welling, of the DNR, said not all lakes statewide are infested. He encouraged people to help prevent the spread.
"It's abundant and problematic in some lakes," he said. "People can reduce these problems by cleaning all vegetation from watercraft before they leave any lake or river."
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/06/25/weeds-clog-minnesota-lakes-earlier-this-year/
by Elizabeth Dunbar, Minnesota Public Radio
June 25, 2010
Much of it is Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive species that has taken over in most lakes in the Twin Cities and elsewhere throughout the state. The milfoil has become a common sight, but this year's warm spring means it has hit its peak earlier than usual.
The weeds tickle swimmers' legs and feet and make it harder for boats -- especially sailboats -- to navigate the lake without getting stuck.
"It's just gotten progressively worse, and this is the worst year we've had," said Mike Elson, who leads the Calhoun Yacht Club and has been sailing on Lake Calhoun since 1979.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has a machine that can harvest milfoil from the water's surface down about four feet, and they began using it on Lake Calhoun on Thursday.
Raking milfoil But cutting the milfoil is a time-consuming process, and the weeds grow back. In addition, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requires some of the milfoil to be left alone because it's become fish habitat.
"Overly aggressive control can do more harm than good, said Chip Welling, who coordinates the milfoil control program for the DNR.
"Cutting channels for sailboats is going to provide relief from a nuisance, but is not going to be so extensive as to affect the lake as a whole," he said.
Minneapolis is cutting back milfoil on four of its lakes this summer -- Cedar Lake, Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet and Wirth Lake -- at a cost of about $100,000. Officials will let the weeds grow at Lake of the Isles this year, because the park system only has one machine and that lake is primarily used by canoes, which can usually get through the weeds.
Milfoil removalTim Brown, who manages environmental operations for the park system, said it's possible the milfoil will die back sooner than usual. He said while the lakes might not be the prettiest sight with all the weeds, the water itself is clear.
"Those aquatic plants indicate a healthy lake as opposed to a lake dominated by algae," Brown said.
On many lakes, the weeds have been around long enough that those who use them for recreation have gotten used to it. "You end up just using what nature gives you -- it's the wind, it's the water, and sometimes it's the milfoil," said Clay Babcock, who sails on Lake Harriet and writes the "Cruising Lake Harriet" blog.
"I think they're doing a pretty good job of using fairly limited dollars," Babcock said of the efforts to cut the milfoil back. "But overall, you just wish it wasn't there."
Paddling near milfoilAnd it's not like Babcock and others who sail can simply drive to another nearby lake: All of the major lakes in the Twin Cities area have milfoil.
"There seems to be more people coming to the lake," he said.
Welling, of the DNR, said not all lakes statewide are infested. He encouraged people to help prevent the spread.
"It's abundant and problematic in some lakes," he said. "People can reduce these problems by cleaning all vegetation from watercraft before they leave any lake or river."
Henk sailing Lake Calhoun 2005
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/06/25/weeds-clog-minnesota-lakes-earlier-this-year/
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
DON'T MISS THIS................Sailing Skills Seminar and Party - Sunday March 19
DON'T MISS THIS.Saturday Mar 19 - THE SECRETS OF LAKE WIND with Noel Neuman (UMYC).
Sailing Skills Seminar and Party - a revealing, informative presentation on shifts and other lake wind phenomena.
John n' Cynthia's, 3828 Garfield Ave S (2 blocs from rec center.
Sponsored by Twin Cities Sailing Club.
John Berg
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Minnesota Lake "Charts"
You can download scans of lake maps with depths at this site:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/index.html
Lots of other good info there, too.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/index.html
Lots of other good info there, too.
Friday, March 11, 2011
CYC Mid Winter Bowling get together.
March 9th, CYC mid winter bowling brought ye land lubbers together for some fun. 12 sailors, 1 birthday girl (Shannon) and 5 fans went to Bryant Lake Bowl for some fun.
About 8 people bowled and the rest of us drank beer, chatted about our winter and ate some bar food. We all agreed that sailing can’t come too soon.
Mike Hinden is new to the league and heard we enjoy Lake Calhoun and are friendly…..we hope he enjoyed us! Ed and Dale debated cell phones, shared some jokes and solved world problems.
Steve and Kathy were great at making sure we didn’t get in trouble.
Kathy reported in her lane our lucky winners: Edward Culhane- At 106!! With his wife Terry a close second at 104!! I think Terry might have taken a little tumble, but we are happy she is all right.
Barb, Rich, Rick, Brian, Alberto, Julie, Betty, Ted, and Debby were all there.
The CYC Spring Brunch.
Next party –save the dates…..April 17th 10:30 at THE LOOP in downtown Minneapolis.
Those who attended:
Brian Bourn
Rick Kane
Alberto Forte
Tom Weigel
Rich and Barb Makela
David Ginsberg
Dale Borgeson
Shannon Joyce
Julie (Shannon’s friend)
Mike and Betty Elson
Steve Woldum
Kathy Drozd
Ed and Terry Culhane
Ed Schwarz
Ed Owens
Lilli Hutto
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
2009 & 2010 Lake Calhoun Keelboat Racers
Dear Keel Boaters take your boats, sign up for the 2011 races and become a champion.
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Nabil Amra & Judy
Brian Bourne
Alberto Forte
Rick Kane & Family
Rich Makela
Henk & Wenona Berkheij
Brian and Alberto
Richard Byron & Son
Henk & Rick in a last fight
Pictutes by Larry Salsman
Henk, Larry & Bill
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