SWSC Minutes 9.11.25
- becky.combs
- Sep 15
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SOUTH WINDS SAILING CLUB
Minutes from meeting: September 11, 2025
Commodore Chris Behnke
Vice Commodore Steve Trofemuk
Fleet Captain Bruce Lane
Purser Brian Kuhnel
Yoeman: Becky Combs
Commodore Chris Behnke (Steve Trofemuk stood in for Chris)
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Amy Kuhnel to waive the reading of the minutes. It was seconded by Ed Combs and the motion was passed.
There were no new guests attending the meeting.
The SWSC Labor Day picnic was a great success. Bruce Lane did an excellent job organizing this event.
Vice Commodore Steve Trofemuk
There was a call for candidates for the SWSC officer posts. All current officers agreed to continue in their positions in 2026. There were no objections.
There are two raft-ups this month. September 13 and 27th.
On October 11, 2025, there will be a “Chili Cookoff.”
The Commodore’s Ball will be held November 8, 2025 at the same location as last year. Information will be forthcoming.
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 (unable to attend – Susanne gave update)
Fall Race #1 – The race was moved to Sunday, September 7, 2025, as there was no wind on the 6th. There were 5 boats in the line-up, three of them Hunter 23.5’s. The gusts were brisk at times.
October 18th is the Turtle Rock Race.
The Fall Colors Cruise is set for October 24 thru 26th, 2025.
Knot Talk – Steven Gunter did a power point presentation on maintenance of outboard motors.
(1) Have an Owner’s Manual for your type of outboard motor. The manual has an outline for maintenance.
(2) Find your serial number on your motor and record it for ID of motor.
(3) Motor oil change. Look at your manual and see recommended oil changes. Even if you don’t use your motor a lot, it is important to still do recommended oil changes.
(4) Run your motor hard every so often to keep it clean and run gunk out of it.
(5) Change your impeller as recommended.
(6) Replace spark plugs (keep a spare on boat along with the correct spark plugs wrench).
(7) Finally, You tube is a great resource to find “how to do” stuff
(8) Ed Combs brought up fuel issues with outboards and a spirited discussion ensued
Purser Brian Kuhnel
Brian gave a financial report. $1,480 was paid out to the Commodore’s Ball. There is a balance of $XXXXXX.
New business.
No new business.
Old business: nothing discussed.
Sea Scouts – Gary Holcomb. Not at meeting
Meeting Adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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