SWSC Minutes 8.14.25

SOUTH WINDS SAILING CLUB

Minutes from meeting:  August 14, 2025

Commodore Chris Behnke

Vice Commodore Steve Trofemuk

Fleet Captain Bruce Lane

Purser Brian Kuhnel

Yoeman: Becky Combs

Commodore Chris Behnke

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.

A motion was made by Amy Kuhnel to waive the reading of the minutes. It was seconded by Ken Ogle, the motion was passed.

We had two new people attend the meeting, Jim and Nicole.  They sailed in Kentucky and sold their boat.  They are looking to buy a sailboat and sail with the club.

There will be a Nautical Swap Meet at the Labor Day Picnic. Bring any boat gear you are not using and want to sell, trade or give away.

There is a Member Appreciation Day for Harbor Town Customers on August 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:p.m. at Victoria Harbor. RSVP Harbor Town at 770-926-7718.

Chris Behnke spoke about how, on August 10^th, his fuel line connector broke on his motor requiring him to sail his boat into the marina and into his slip. He was pleased to say that he and Brian were able to sail the boat in without any mishaps. Andy Kohler from the club had mentioned that in a situation like this, the carburetor should still have fuel in it for a few minutes. Sail up to fuel dock or near your slip, run the motor to assist getting into your slip. A good thing to check on your boat if you unplug your fuel hose and see how many minutes it runs before stopping.

Vice Commodore Steve Trofemuk

The Half Yard race was moved to August 16^th due to a Poker’s Run sponsored by J.D.’s on the Water for power boaters. There was also a pontoon boat activity happening same day. After the Half Yard Race, there will be a Raft Up at the AYC cove, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Labor Day Picnic is Saturday, August 30^th. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location is Harbor Town Marina picnic area.

The Commodore’s Ball will be held November 8, 2025.  Renae Gunter said that she is getting some people together who will assist in set-up and take down.

Every Thursday, for those who want to participate, there is a Sunset sail (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Fleet Captain Bruce Lane

Summer Race #4 – July 12, 2025. Andy Kohler had 3 firsts, Tonya second and Ben M. third.

Fall Race #1 will be August 23, 2025. An evite will be sent soon.

Knot Talk -  Steve Trofemuk did the Knot Talk on Roller Furling. A boat has either “hank ons” or a roller furling which rolls the jib or genoa sail around its forestay using a furling line. . Steve spoke about the Schaefer Jib Furling System which he has on his boat. Other boats use a CDI Furler. A couple members in the club mentioned that when you reduce your sail area using a furling to reef, it causes your sail to “blow out” or “stretch”. Something to look into as the website for the rolling furling mentions the purpose of the furling is to reduce the amount of sail area to be adjusted by winding or unwinding the furling line. Steve gave homework as follows:

1.     Identify the bottom swivel, top swivel and feeder on your furler.

2.     Learn how to put the sail on and take the sail off.

3.     Practice reefing using the furler. Can you get the balance to the sails.

4.     Practice sailing with just the headsail.. How does your boat react?

Purser Brian Kuhnel

Brian gave a financial report that we currently have a balance of $XXXXXXX

There are still some members who have not paid their dues. They will be taken off the invite list.

New business.

This Sunday, August 17, at  12:30 p.m. there is a  work day for Steve and Renae Gunter’s Catalina 25. It will be electrical stuff.

Old business: nothing discussed.

Sea Scouts – Gary Holcomb.  Not at meeting

Next  Knot Talk will be on outboard motor maintenance.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:0  6 p.m.