KOKOKAHI SAILING CLUB May 2003 In the Wind
Club Day
Our Club Day schedule is the same this year as in years past: Club Days are at 9:00 am on the first Saturday of even numbered months and will be the following Saturday if rained out. Don’t forget to check our “rain or shine line” at 543-0465 on Club Day after 8:00am to get a recorded update. The actual days this year are February 1st , April 5th, June 7th , August 2nd , October 4th and December 6th. Don’t forget officer elections are also on December 6th. We have lots fun during the cleanup and always try and go sailing afterward. Please come on down and support your club.

This year as last year it was decided to credit everyone who attends and helps out at the club days $10 toward the yearly fees. The maximum credit you can accumulate is $50. Keep in mind that 1 club day is mandatory for every club member; therefore you will earn the $10 credit from the second club day you participate. Also, you must make an honest effort to show up on time and pitch in where ever you can. There are also provisions for extra credit for those that bring mowers and weedwackers to the club days. We always need extra equipment, so bring ‘em if you got ‘em.

Attendees for the April 5th club day/work party were Ivan Treskow, Chuck Bayne, Carl Neff, John McCarron, Mike Cox, Captain Howie Welfeld, Stuart Gaessner (mower), Web Ross (mower), Hank Peresa, Mitch Kahle, Ted Miller, Mike Ponder, John Fleener, Alan Johnson, Don Ikenberry, Judy Ramseyer, Tannya Boyd, Loic Le Marchand (mower), Ryan Selzer, Steve Dorsey, Alan Joaquin, Daniel Jenkins, Russell Tasaka (mower) and Geoff Keenan. Next club day is this Saturday, June 7th.
Membership Dues
Diana reports there are only two members who have not paid. Thank you to everyone else for paying on time. We also have quite a few members who have not returned a signed membership agreement. Please send in your payments and membership agreements ASAP. If you need an extra copy of the agreement, please let us know. We will be contacting you. All payments and agreements should be sent to our treasurer:
Diana Nicholson
193 Kakahiaka Street
Kailua, HI 96734
For the sake of the club, please make a good faith effort at fulfilling your membership obligations - including signing the membership agreement. If you wish to discuss your situation personally please contact any of the club officers.

News and Information
Combination change
The combination lock to the gate was changed on April 5th. Everyone should already have the new combination. If not, or if you forgot it, please contact any officer. Only those members in "good standing" and paid in full should have the new combination. Please help ensure the security of our area and protect our investments by locking the gate and not giving out the combination.
April moonlight madness Kahana Bay Trip
The sail to and from Kahana Bay was exhilarating to say the least! Winds were in the 20 Knot plus range with large open ocean swells and breaking waves! The ride was fast and furious and I think most everyone was relived to return to Kokokahi in one piece. Afterwards, many people stayed well into the night eating food, drinking elixirs and swapping sea stories. As always, the location and the company was the best part. Those that attended had a great time. Those that didn’t make it - you missed out and hopefully we will see you at the regatta. Thanks to Ryan and his support crew (Wife, son, and sister-in-law) for another awesome event.

Garbage
The YWCA was complaining of all the beer bottles and cans in the trash barrels. According to the rules there isn’t suppose to be any alcohol consumed on the property. Please take your empties home with you.

Driving on the field
Oliver mentioned on Sunday that we had vehicles and trailers parked on the field behind the boats. He determined that it wasn’t really a problem this time because the ground was so dry. He said it could be a potential problem if the ground was soft or if he had to mow the lawn. He asked that we not park there. The rules say we should pull our boat out of the slot and park our vehicles where the boat was. Parking shouldn’t be a major problem. Just try to stay out of the field.

Treasurer change
Due to personal reasons Diana has decided to step down as treasurer. For continuity of service she suggested Peter assume the duties of treasurer. The club officers met and decided that this was a good idea. The subject will be discussed and voted on at the club day on June 7, 2003.

Liability issues
All members need to be aware that the club is not liable for any injuries sustained to club members on club property. Non-members are exempt. This is particularly significant on club/work party days. If you bring invite someone who is not a member to the work party, please ask them to just observe and not help move the boats or mow the lawn. The sign up sheet will contain a disclaimer and your signature attests to your acceptance. Participation in club days is still encouraged, needed and certainly appreciated. However if you strain your back, twist an ankle, or if a mast falls on your head you are on your own; our liability policy cannot cover members!

The Molokai Express by Capt. Howie
Ahoy fellow sailors,
Having just returned from my third great sail to Molokai over the Memorial Day weekend, John McCarron suggested I write a little piece for the newsletter. So here goes:

Last year my buddy Wiltz and I sailed twice from Waimanalo Bay to Make’ Horse Beach on the west end of Molokai on my Hobie 16. After our first trip, we were hooked. Make’ Horse beach is a beautiful, pristine white sand beach. It’s more protected than most beaches on Molokai’s west end, so in the summer months, landings and launches are a piece of cake.

We stay at the Kaluakoi Villas, conveniently located ½ mile south of the landing… an easy 15 minute walk. The cost is only $85/night… split 2 ways. Each villa has 2 comfortable beds and a kitchenette. The Villas have a little convenience store with ice, drinks, ice cream and basic food items (yes, they have beer). We always take something with us to cook-up for dinner and breakfast.

On our most recent trip we sailed over on Kurma, my new Hobie 16 Getaway. This time we departed from the club at Kokokahi. It took 6 1/4 hours to get there… and 4 ½ hours to return.

If you pick your weather, the trip is very easy. We’ve circumnavigated Oahu 3 times (total of 9 legs). In my opinion, sailing to Molokai is much easier and safer than a few of the circle-island legs. Twice we crossed over to Molokai when the forecast called for 20 knots in the channel. Once we sailed back with the forecast calling for 25 knots; caution advised. Boy, was that ever fun… and really fast! We made it back to Waimanalo in just a little over 2 hours.

On two of our 3 trips, we had an additional Hobie 16 join us. I suppose my hidden agenda here is to generate club interest in a trip over to the Friendly Isle. We’re planning to go again over the July 4th weekend. Maybe we could plan an official club trip sometime. Perhaps you should let John McCarron know if you’re interested. I’ll be more than happy to help coordinate. Aloha and happy sailing!

Internet
Take advantage of our web page! We have all our newsletters published there as well as member contact lists, club rules, links, classifieds and so much more. Now is the ideal time to get rid of the extra parts you have lying around and upgrade your boat! Take advantage of it:

http://www.geocities.com/kokokahi_sc

Club officer's phone numbers
The following is a list of current numbers. Please feel free to call any of the officers.
Commodore: John McCarron 261-9605
Vice Commodore: Ryan Selzer 779-2158
Treasurer: Diana Nicholson 262-0984
Secretary: Chuck Bayne 352-9263