Blog Archives - Steele Creek Yacht Club, Kerr Lake

Storm Update at the dock and Upcoming Events

8/29/2011

Hi Everyone,

I hope this e-mail finds everyone safe from the storm and little to no damages. Throughout the week I know that many of you have made your way up to the marina to secure your boat for the storm. I want to say a little extra thanks to people who went beyond that and walked the docks to secure other people’s boats. Thanks to Jeff, Eddie, Pat, Rick B., and Mark for helping to make the marina a little safer for everyone. There was very little damage sustained at the marina. Only one boat lost a dock line (Work Release) and was captured before it could hit. I saw a bimini partially down on Respite. The electricity was out at the marina for about 24 hours from a down powerline near the entrance to Steele Creek and was restored Sunday at 5 PM. On Sunday many of you did come up to check your boats after the storm. It was a beautiful day with light winds, and not a cloud in the sky. Several people were out sailing and motoring. Please make sure that the club has your most recent e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers so that we can call you if there is a problem with your boat.

Several of you have already had your boat detailed (compounded and waxed) by Julio and his father. If you are interested in this service you can contact Julio at 919-961-0323. He has pricing by footage for above the rubrail (topside) or the entire boat (waterline and up). Call to get on his list. Also, the club has gotten in the Club Burgees. If anyone is interested Doug and I have some on our boats. They are $45.

This coming weekend will be the beginning of the Fall Racing Series. I will let the racing committee write up the information. If you are interested in racing or crewing ( to learn how to be a better sailor) on a boat, please contact Eddie Walters at edwalters@nc.rr.com.

I was able to change the date of the Luau to Saturday September 10th at the Henderson Point Group Camping Ground. Please mark your calendars and let me know if you can come. Same as before let me know how many adults and kids, what you can bring (we had a lot of desserts volunteered, can anyone change their food to a side dish?), and if you can help set up on Friday Sept 9th at 3 PM at the club shed, or help cook on Sat or Clean up, or return things to shed on Sunday. We had about 44 people coming before the storm let’s see if we can do better this time. RSVP by Wed. Sept 7th.

Date: Saturday September 10th

Time: 1 PM

Place: Henderson Point Group Camping Site

RSVP: Wednesday Sept. 7th

LUAU POSTPONED!!! New date September 10th

8/25/2011

Hello Everyone,

We’ve been watching Hurricane Irene updates. Although it has moved further east, our area is still likely to feel the effects of the storm. With wanting to make this a safe and fun event for as many as possible, this morning I changed the reservations at Henderson Point Group Camping Site (at no additional cost) to Friday and Saturday September 9th & 10th (2 weeks). I hope that everyone and their friends and family remain safe during Hurricane Irene. Several people have already been up to the marina to put extra lines on their boats and remove any loose items.

The next event is the start of the Fall racing series on Saturday Sept. 3. I will let the racing committee talk about that. Fair winds to you all.

Watching the Storm and the Luau

8/22/2011

Hello Everyone,

We are definitely watching what Hurricane Irene will or will not do. So far the official path is Myrtle Beach on Saturday and we would have an effect but some of the newer models have it going further off shore in which case we will not get an effect. We will make a decision by Thursday before we purchase food for the event. There is no refund on the campsite so the club will lose the money for that if postponed. An alternate date for the Luau would be Saturday September 12 and we would have to see where to have it as the campground might not be available on that date and it would require another payment. Look for the updates.

Need Your Luau Responses!

8/21/2011

Hello Everyone,

What a great weekend up at the lake. We had a short rain late Friday afternoon that cooled down the temperatures for a beautiful evening. Saturday was a gorgeous day and Sunday was good till a front moved through about 4 PM.

Well I need to get your responses for the Luau by Wed.

·         Please be courteous and let us know if you will be coming,

·          if you will be bringing guests and

·          if there are kids.

·          The treasure hunt will happen on Saturday and I want to make sure that there is a prize for all the kids (12 yrs and under). We will also have the adult treasure hunt too.

·         Please let me know if you can help bring things to the campsite from the shed on Friday Afternoon at 3 PM

·         Or help cook on Saturday

·         Or help return things to the shed on Sunday

·          What will you bring (appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert)

Finally if anyone has any firewood that they can bring for the campfire that would be great.

Also, if anyone has any beach games like Ladder Toss, Bean Bag Toss or Horseshoes please let me know if you can bring it.

Finally, we got the SCYC Burgees in. If anyone wants one, they will be available at the Luau.

SCYC Luau

8/17/2011

Date: Saturday August 27th

Time: 1 PM

Number Attending: Adults______ Kids______ Guests_______

Food you are Bringing: (Appetizer, side dish, dessert)___________

Is Anyone Camping at Campground and How Many: ________

Can you help (set up on Friday, cook, clean up, or break down on Sun.)______

RSVP by Wednesday August 24th.

Castaway Weekend write up and next Event THE LUAU

8/15/2011

Hi Everyone,

What a weekend. Friday night was Docktails. We had about 12 people come over to C-Dock and partake in White Russians, Rum and Coke and Blueberry Stoli drink. There was a nice breeze so it was great sitting outside. We found the mystery people who met up with our friend at Best Buy last month. It was Jim & Lynn from Blues Cruze.

On Saturday it started out raining. Our weather watchers were looking at Weather bug and looking at bands of rain coming our way. We would have rain then breaks. Most people did some type of project or watched movies. By 1 PM we went to plan B for Castaway. We decided to have the Taco dinner up at the Gazebo and postpone the treasure hunt for the Luau. By 2:30 the skies started to clear. Several people went out for a sail. One boat that I did not see was Sandy Cheeks. We radioed them but did not have a response. The boats on the lake did not see them. I was concerned that they would be at Gilligan’s Island and no one would be there so I jumped on Lil’ Cheese (jetski) and headed out in search of them. I found them about 2 tacks away from Gilligan’s Island. They looked like they were having a good sail anyway. They were laughing when they saw me approach on the jetski. I told Tim & Carolyn that there was a change in the plans due to the weather. We met up at the Gazebo at 6 PM with the food we had. We had 25 people show up for dinner. It was pleasant and the skies continued to clear. We had beef and shrimp tacos with all the fixings and side dishes of 7 layer bean dip, refried beans and yellow rice. The crew of Sandy Cheeks made it back with the chicken taco mix. We had black and white cookies for dessert. A good time was had by all.

At 8 PM, several boats decided to do an evening sail. It was a full moon out and nice breeze and great temperature. Tenacious had 11 people onboard for a sail, Unplugged had 3 and Namaste was alone. Unplugged had a head start. We were doing 6 knots on an upwind run to the dam. Unplugged had 2 crew members in the water for a swim near Great island as Tenacious approached. The water probably felt good but getting out would be a chill. Several of us were reaching for jackets or going inside to seek cover from the wind. Actually got a little chilly. (didn’t think I would say those words yet). Eddie even let several crew take a turn at the helm. It was so bright out. We got back to the dock at 11:30. Thanks Eddie for a wonderful night sail. On Sunday, it turned out to be a great day. Blue skies and light breeze. We had 11 boats head out and sail in the area of Satterwhite, Hibernia, UNC and lower Henderson Pt. just sailing back and forth. We had winds up to 7 knots. By 3 PM boats started to head back to the marina. We stopped and drifted for a little and jumped into the water. We had a great time. I would also like to give a SCYC farewell to one of our members as they move on to bigger waters at the coast. We wish them smooth sailing and great adventures.

Our next event is in 2 weeks the Luau. The Luau will be held on Saturday August 27th at the Henderson Point State Park Group Camping. It is a great opportunity for you to invite friends and family and they can camp at the campground for free. We have the site from Friday thru Sunday. The State Park does not allow alcohol so bottles of beer need to be hidden. The park also locks the gate at 9 PM so you cannot leave after that time. The event will start at 1 PM on Saturday. You can sail over and anchor and spend the night. The club will provide Barbeque Chicken, Old Bay Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes and Hot Dogs for the kids. (adult guests will be charged $5 per person for food). Everyone will need to bring either an appetizer, side dish or dessert and bring your own drink. We will have volleyball set up and we will do the Treasure Hunt on the beach (postponed from Castaway Weekend). We will need people to meet me at the shed on Friday afternoon August 26th at 3 PM to get everything we need and drive it over to the campsite and set it up. We will need to know if anyone will be staying overnight at the campground to watch over things. We will need volunteers to help cook,, set up, clean up, return items to the shed etc. Also if anyone has beach games like bean bag toss, ladder toss or horseshoes please let me know. We will need responses by next Wed August 24th so that we buy enough food for everyone. Looking forward to this great event.

Updated Food List. Don't forget tonights Docktails

8/12/2011

Hi Everyone,

Don’t forget that tonight is Docktails at 8 PM. Bring your favorite mixed drink. I have fixings for Gin and Tonic and White Russians.

Here is the updated food list. Enjoy your day or sail and get to the island at about 3 PM. If you have a dinghy and chairs for the beach bring them. Bring your own drinks. I will get the paper goods and plasticware from the shed along with a table.

Updated Food List. Keep your responses coming

8/11/2011

Hi Everyone,

Here’s what we have so far. Great Kids gifts have been put together. Keep your responses coming.

Updated Food List & Kids needed Too! Keep Respondingdit.

8/10/2011

Hi Everyone,

Here’s the updated list. Need more responses to fill in the blanks. Kids needed too! Symphonia and Boom Boom II need to chime in below.

Keep Your RESPONSES COMING!

8/9/2011

Hi Everyone,

This is what I have so far. Please keep your responses coming. Cooler weather for this weekend. Love to see the kids, grandkids and nieces and nephews there having fun. Still have 4 kids signed up.