GBCA Discussion Forum

 I have five (5) Yellow plastic 5 gal. Diesel Jerry cans for sell. They were part of a display at my wife's church, nothing has been in them(never used). Normally they sell for $20+ each. Will sell the lot for $35 or $10 each. If interested contact me at gcdthies@gmail.com

  The Capt. Kidd party boat is now parked on the north side of the crane on "P" dock at Seabrook. I understand it will be there untell the first of June. It will be running it's charter / party, there so expect to see more cars and people in the area.

  In today's  Broadcaster,  it was announced that the Turtle Club will be closing. It's last day will be New Year Eve. The article stated, that the property  where the bar / barge docks has been sold to a land investment company. Only 10 more weeks left to get your Wednesday night steaks.  This is one hazard to navigation that will be missed.

 This is a heads up. The Heritage Cup is this coming weekend. Go to J22Fleet6Texas , or HYC's web site to enter.
  It would be great to see more boats out for this event then Wednesday nights. just a thought.

 I just looked up the early standings.  Jim Hightower's Hot Ticket is in 1st place in it's class with two seconds. 

  It is with much sadness that I pass on to  the sailing community that Chris Alk died early this morning. He pass in his sleep, after a short fight of pancreatic cancer. Many of you knew him as the past GBCA Treasurer, the owner of Bad Girl, and sometimes driver of Foot Loose. He was one of my best friends, that would always have a smile, and willing to help. We have sailed together for more years then most aggies can count.
  I will pass on more information as I find out.
R.I.P.

 Need someone to help crew on J-22 Student Driver this weekend. Will supply a crew shirt the the lucky person.
contact Gary at    gcdthies@gmail.com

  For Sale complete Life Line set from J-22. Includes Bow pulpit, Stern pulpit, Stanchions, and Cables. $250.00---OBO. 
If interested contact me at gcdthies@gmail.com

 I know this is a busy time of year, But when are the Sailing Instructions going to be posted? May I suggest one addition to the S.I.'s, Class flag must be flown at start and entire race.

  As most of you know by now I, am running for Trustee?? This is my stand on the issues!!
  First I, will deport all illegals to the Azores, Falklands or Bora Bora. Next I, will ensure a balanced budget by seeing to the proper amount of Rum is consumed at every party. Or beer if you must. If there is food I, will make every effort to see that it is edible.
  During board meetings I will make every effort to stay awake or not snore. And I will only be disruptive if the meetings run to long.
  Beyond that I can only promise to wear Tye Dye when racing.

VOTE EARLY AND VOTE OFTEN !! 

 I was talking to Johnny at Seabrook yesterday afternoon, about the dry storage tractor. He stated that a person drove the second tractor through the back of the shed. The D.A. was not hurt but  really tore up the tractor, ( totaled it ). They are working to get his insurance or him to replace it. Anyway, there is only one tractor for now at dry storage.
They also have a new seat on order for the one working tractor. Life is good !?!?

  I know I am not an HYC member, but registration for the Leukemia Cup finally opened on Thursday. There is no NOR yet, but you can register. Scott Tuma is listed as the PRO. Sign up it's a good cause.

I see the Women's Regatta is on the calender for May 2nd, but not listed on the face page.
I know two ladies getting crews and boats lined up, but nothing has been put out yet. ?

Looking for crew for Performance Cup and some Wed. nights, on a J-22.
Contact Gary Thies at gcdthies@gmail.com or call 281-471-8486.

While at the Skippers meeting for the Bay Cup II, I noticed that the High Range marker was called Mark"K" and not Mark"F". I asked were did they get the "K" from? Someone said GBCA's list. So when I got home I dug out an older Senior Members packet from 1995. In the packet there is a Handbook and Membership Roster, Copy of the Bylaws and Sailing Instructions revised 1992. In the SI booklet there is a picture of all the fixed marks and a written description and location (Lat./Lon.). While I understand some of the fixed marks are no longer with us, there are some that have had some changes made to them,and some still there unchanged, but we all need to be on the same page for calling them the same. 
By the way in the SI's Mark"K" is 'An orange/red floating shape located near the Baycliff Power Station approximately 1.1 nautical mile from shore, 171* and 1.84 Nat. miles from Mark"Y" and 97* and 1.35 Nat. miles from Mark"S". or 29*31'28.1 / 94*57'28.4. Both marks Y and S are no longer with us as well as the Power Station.
One last thing Seabrook Channel Marker #2 is known in the SI's as Mark"Q"
Thanks for letting me vent. Tye Dyed Gary 

 I know it is all volunteer, but it is two weeks until the first TGIS (Rum Race #1). It is about time for the Sailing Instructions to be posted.
We need to start planning boat times, per-race rum drinks, race time jello shots and beers and post race rum drinks. You know the important things.
     

 As everyone knows the last race of the Icicle Series is the Judge Smails Regatta. So dust off your Captain's hat, and dry clean your Blazer. Or do as I do and show up in your  best Tye-Dyed.
See you out there Saturday, in your finest. 

 Yesterday, we went to the Boat Show. Only one Hunter, Lynn Sailboats and KO. Stopped to talk to Robby and Jeff for a few minutes. They were having a long day, not many people stopping by to talk sailing. There were a lot of nice fishing and ski boats plus a section with campers, and the usual booths with fishing guides and fishing and ski stuff. Anyway, Charlene and I decided to see how many free koozies we could get. We only took one at a time and only named displays, we got 10.
If you go to the Boat Show stop by KO to break up Robby's and Jeff's loneliness and see how many free koozies you can get, you can never have enough.

Just got back from a bike ride to HYC. Stopped and talked to a couple of the competitors, they are looking forward to some fun racing. There are 38 boats entered. should make for some good viewing. Start time is 1200, if you can get out of work, show up, and watch and have a rum drink.     

Bill McDonald, someone I sailed with for many years passed yesterday. He was a big guy with a big heart and always fun to be around. He stopped racing a few years ago for health reasons, but kept up with what was going on around the bay. Think of him when you have your next rum drink.