Tahoe MariTiMes - Tahoe Maritime Museum

Tahoe MariTimes
Volu m e 14 • Issu e 2 su mmer 2010
our mission
The Tahoe Maritime
Museum’s mission is to
stimulate an interest in and
an understanding of Lake
Tahoe’s rich maritime history
through the highest standards
of historic preservation,
innovative interpretation and
public education.
board of directors
Tom Bredt, President
Richard Stout, CFO
Suzanne Smith, Secretary
Greg Betty
Dave Olson
Polly Bredt
Jeff Peterson
Cheryl Caplan Kirk Pumphrey
Roy Dryer III Don Smith
Sarah FieldsSue Stout
Barry Ludwig
our team
Heather Leonard, Director of
Operations
David “Smitty” Smith, Education
Program Associate
Gracie Geremia, Summer
Staff Associate
Heather Laederich, Summer
Staff Associate
Adrian Thompson, CPA, Bookkeeper
John and Michelle Schei,
Museum Store
Carol Van Etten, Historian
visit us
Tahoe Maritime Museum
5205 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
(530) 525-WAKE (9253)
(530) 525-WAVE (9283) fax
www.TahoeMaritime.org
[email protected]
Summer Hours:
Memorial Day through
September 30
Open: 10 am – 5 pm
Open every day except Wednesday
$5 Admission
Free for Museum Members and
Children < 12
Walking on Water:
A Brief History of Water-skiing at Lake Tahoe
by Rebecca Eckland for the Tahoe Maritime Museum, MariTimes/Fall 2004,
condensed and updated for MariTimes/Summer 2010 by Heather Leonard
A
t Lake Tahoe, the interest in water-skiing
grew slowly, with the sport’s major following not coming into full swing until
after WWII. Prior to this time, most residents
rode upon wooden aquaplanes towed behind the
wooden hull of a Gar Wood or Chris-Craft. It
was not until 1940 that the first “water-ski exposition” was held at Lake Tahoe. One of the early
brands of skis that were used by this adventurous
group were called “Winner Skis”, and were little
more than red and white painted wooden planks,
with rubber straps to hold the skier’s feet in place.
Among the complaints whispered by many who
used these rudimentary skis, the most frequently
voiced were the difficulties in keeping the skis beneath you as you waited for the boat to start and
the skiing to begin.
When interviewed in 2004, Museum member Liz
Simmonds recalled how water-skiing shaped the
days of her childhood summers at Tahoe. “There
wasn’t much water-skiing at the Lake during the
time of World War II, due to shortages in both gas
and boats,” Liz said, “but by the close of 1946, the
eye of the nation became interested with the extravagant water-ski shows in Cypress Gardens,
Florida.” From such precarious beginnings the
sport grew in popularity at the Lake.
Water-skiing had its charms, Liz recalled, that
have vanished with improvements made on water-skiing equipment over the years. One example of such improvements was the lifejacket she,
her friends and family used. “It was great to be
the first one to wear it,” she said, “but after a few
runs, it felt like it weighed about 40 pounds.”
So, too, were improvements made in the material
of the ropes used to tow skiers behind the boats.
The ropes used to tow water-skiers prior to 1953
were made of hemp and other natural materials.
However, in 1953, a new material – nylon – was
released as the new medium of tow rope. The
new nylon ropes worked, more or less, although it
1957 Tahoe Yacht Club Water Ski Carnival Awards
Presentation, photo courtesy of Randy Walker. (Left to
Right) Commodore Phil Murphy, Suzanne Good, Gloria
Westfall, Stannie Good, Randy Walker
did have some strange qualities. Most notably, the
nylon tended to stretch, which made cutting back
and forth across the wake of the boat an “interesting experience”.
In 1953, the Tahoe Yacht Club sponsored the first
official water-skiing “Carnival”, organized by
then-Commodore George Lewis and Vice Commodore Randy Walker. It was the first Waterski Carnival, an event held at what is now known
as Chamber’s Landing on the West Shore of the
Lake. The Carnival was Lake Tahoe’s version of
the opulent display of water-skiing prowess of Cypress Gardens. While not quite so large in scale,
the Water-ski Carnival grew exponentially in popularity in only its second year. In 1954, the Carnival had an astounding 130 entrants for the slalom competition, forcing the Carnival to become
a two-day event. The Slalom competition was
held on the first day; the Tricks and Exhibitions,
on the second. Walker acted as the announcer for
the entire event and recalls that in its maiden year,
there was a “Queen” of the Carnival and also two
“Queen in Attendants”. The Carnival was a recognized event of Lake Tahoe summers until the mid1990s.
There were venues, however, for water-ski instruction and competition outside the Water-ski Carni(continued next page)
President’s Message
by Tom Bredt
Make Your Plan, Work Your Plan
Year-To-Date Results
and Staff Update
July has arrived and summer is here. The
Maritime Museum is beginning its third
summer season in our new building and I
am pleased to report that things are going
well.
Each month, Rich Stout, our Chief FinanTom Bredt
cial Officer, Heather Leonard and I compare
our year-to-date results with the 2010 Operating Plan approved
by the Board last December. From a financial perspective, we are
close to breakeven for the first six months of the year, a significant
accomplishment given the challenging economic times. Museum attendance is tracking with last year. We have new exhibits in
place highlighting REDSKIN, our 1916 Canadian race boat, nautical signal flags and water skiing at Lake Tahoe. Our 2010 Maritime
Lecture Series is off to a strong start. The Museum Store is stocked
with many new items. Our collection is documented in our database software and the collection items stored in the Truckee Annex
are organized for use in research projects and future exhibits.
These programs would not be possible without your financial support. Your dues and contributions to our Annual Fund are the
financial “fuel” that makes our progress possible. If you have renewed your membership, we thank you. If you have yet to renew,
we ask you to do so today and to ask your friends to join with you.
Our success would not be possible without our hardworking staff
and many volunteers. Since her arrival at the Museum in the sum-
mer of 2008, Heather Leonard has played a leading role not only
in our membership and development programs but also with marketing, newsletters, lecture series and coordination of staff and
volunteers. In recognition of her many contributions to the Museum, the Board of Directors recently named Heather our Director of
Operations. While Heather has helped so much, we learned in late
March that her husband, Josh, having completed his FBI training,
has been assigned to the FBI field office in Houston, Texas. Heather will be leaving the Museum at the end of the summer to relocate
to Houston.
Strategic Plan Update
A Search Committee of Barry Ludwig, Cheryl Caplan and me is
looking for new leadership for the Museum. Our new Director
needs to be guided by an updated Strategic Plan that addresses
our goals and challenges over the next three years. Over the last
four years, we raised the funds for and completed our new building and initial exhibits. Since May 2008, we have operated in the
new building and understand the financial requirements to keep
the Homewood and Truckee facilities going. We are ready for the
development of an updated Strategic Plan.
I want to share with you some our early thoughts on our future.
While we should be proud of our accomplishments, we feel the
best years for the Museum still lie ahead of us.
Our wonderful facilities and collection should enable us to make
great contributions to the community. While we do not know the
details of the future contributions, there are three key areas that
must be covered: staffing, programs and sustainability. We need
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WALKING ON WATER (continued)
val. One such place was a water-ski school at Chambers Resort in
1959 operated by Les Bartlett, then a college student. Les had rented the entire “finger pier” of Chambers Landing, giving him and his
1948 18-foot Chris-Craft unfettered access to the Lake. He charged
$2.00 for a two-mile “ski-ride” (one person could ski behind the
boat, others could ride in it) from Chambers to the Kaiser Estate,
now Fleur de Lac, and back. Lessons for beginners were $4.00, and
lasted as long as the novice skier was willing to keep trying. Since
the water was so cold, and modern comforts such as wet suits and
life jackets (instead of flotation belts) were unavailable at the time,
Les offered his patrons a guarantee: if you were not successful the
first day, another $4.00 bought an entire summer of days for you to
learn to properly water-ski.
Water-skiing underwent a major renovation in 1960 when the nowfamous wooden skis, the Maherajah, were first made available. Ron
Rupp, another water-ski school instructor based in Homewood from
1958 to 1964, recalls this evolution in ski technology. He said, “The
first skis we used were similar to 2x12 planks, with bended tips
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at the front. We skied on those for quite a while and the first slalom skis were really just like the two skis, with the skier using only
one.” It was not until slalom
racing demanded more innovations from ski manufacturers
that skis began to change shape.
Aquaplaning on Lake Tahoe
In order for skiers to navigate
the six buoys of a slalom race,
it was necessary for the skier
to make sharp turns and to cut
across the wake of the boat.
While it was possible to do on
square skis, the feat required
the boat to move slowly and
75 feet of line between the boat
and the skier. Maherajah and
many other water-ski manufactures, therefore, began to mar(continued next page)
Welcome new Summer Staff Associates
Join us in welcoming our new Summer Staff Associates, Gracie Geremia and Heather Laederich!
Gracie Geremia
Gracie joined the Museum as our Summer Staff Associate in May. Geremia shares the role of staffing the
Admissions Desk and assisting with administrative duties with Heather Laederich. Gracie recently graduated
from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Museum Studies. Prior
to working at the museum, she worked as a substitute teacher, Summer Program Leader, and Physical Education
Coordinator at High Desert Montessori School in Reno, NV. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and studying art history and politics.
Heather Laederich
Heather joined the Museum as our Summer Staff Associate in April. Laederich shares the role of staffing the
Admissions Desk and assisting with administrative duties with Gracie Geremia. Before joining the Museum,
Heather worked as a Research Assistant in the Natural Science Department of the Bishop Museum and as a
Program Assistant for the Indo-Pacific Conservation Alliance in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has also performed
botanical research for the University of Hawaii and the University of California, Berkeley. Heather received her
B.A. in Biology from UC Berkeley. She lives in Homewood and enjoys playing sports, traveling and outdoor
recreation.
(President’s Message continued)
a small, dedicated and skilled staff to operate the Museum and
lead the implementation of new programs. These programs,
which include exhibits, education and lectures, need to be continually updated to keep them fresh and relevant to attract new and
repeat visitors and continued financial support.
We have operated on a breakeven basis for several years and
have strong support from the community. However, to sustain
our future staff and program needs, we will need new sources of
income. These income sources may include an endowment and/
or major funding commitments for specific projects. We believe
the new Museum Director should lead our fund raising efforts to
obtain this added income in addition to managing the day-to-day
operation of the Museum.
Please enjoy the Museum this summer and share with us your
thoughts on how we can continue to contribute and prosper. We
look forward to continuing to work with you on this most exciting voyage.
WALKING ON WATER (continued)
ket skis with a tapered back end which allowed the skier to turn
more easily. This innovation also allowed the skier to travel faster.
Soon speeds as high as 36 mph were reached by skiers in the midst
of six buoys.
Ron’s school was very similar to Les Bartlett’s, although Ron began
his day an hour earlier. From 6 a.m., what Ron called, “just early
enough to have smooth water, but late enough so that it wasn’t too
cold,” until 6 p.m., he trained an average of 10 – 15 people in the art
of water-skiing, towing them behind his homemade plywood constructed boat. In the midst of these memories Ron chuckles and
remarks that the best part of being a water-ski instructor has only
been revealed to him now; many years since he’s abandoned the
water-ski school for his other many interests at Lake Tahoe. “I often
have people come up to me and say, ‘hey, you taught me how to
water-ski when I was about 10 years old!’ Everyone has such fond
memories; water-skiing at the Lake was a good time. And I don’t
think the sport will be disappearing any time soon.”
Indeed, a stroll or jog to the water’s edge in the crisp hours of morning will confirm Ron’s insight; water-skiing has not yet vanished
from Lake Tahoe’s waters. Even today there are schools along the
shores, offering to teach water-skiing to anyone who dares to learn.
Those on skis, however, are now joined by wake and knee boarders
who attempt perilous flips and turns in the same way many slalom
skiers did years ago. In lieu of disappearing, water-skiing is merely
evolving, retiring the wooden skis of the 1960s and replacing them
with the foam-core, plastic covered wakeboards and knee boards of
this decade’s generation. The question is, then, not when will water-skiing disappear, but what will it become?
Rebecca Eckland’s article, Walking on Water: A Brief History of Waterskiing at Lake Tahoe was originally published in the Tahoe MariTimes
Fall 2004 edition. Copies of the original article in its entirety are
available at the Museum.
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Development Notes
By Heather Leonard
“Launch into Summer” Celebration photos courtesy of Roy Dryer, III
“Launch into Summer”
Celebration and Fundraiser a Success
Thank you to the 102 guests who kicked off their summer in style at
the Tahoe Maritime Museum’s “Launch into Summer” Celebration and
Fundraiser on Saturday, May 29. The gathering included a cruising
auction with unique items and excursions. Funds raised during the
evening totaled over $17,000 and will support the Museum operations
and Education Program. The “Launch” Celebration was also an
opportunity for party goers to reconnect with friends after a long Tahoe
winter.
The following acknowledgements highlight memorial gifts and
donations made to the Museum’s Annual Fund.
Barry Ludwig, Lee Chase, Sandy Chase
Annual Fund Donors
March 25 - June 21, 2010
Bill Keever, Kathy Tranmer, Joel Tranmer, Olga Keever
Anonymous
Tom and Polly Bredt
Paul and Sue Campbell
Steve and Cheryl Caplan
Bruce and Mary Alice Carswell
Lee and Sandy Chase
Terry and Carol Clapham
John and Martha Cook
Bill Danforth
Charles and Sandra Eldridge
Jane Fabian
Craig and Jacque Fabian-Brown
in Memory of Erik Arnold
Rich Fisher in Memory of
Jim Thompson
Fred and Annette Gellert
Bill and Olga Keever
Tom and Colleen Knopf
Nick and Teresa Kromydas
Jim and Anne Lane
Rich Lashbrook and
Pattie Watters
Barry and Jenny Ludwig
Tom and Jan Mathews
Gene and Nancy Mooring
Walter and Delores Nelson
Dave and Lynn Olson
Bill and Diana Osborne
Gerry and Carol Parker
Rich Pedersen
Jeff and Linda Peterson
Brad and Diane Shore
South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club
Rich and Sue Stout
Larry and Gail Tomlinson
Mike and Susie Yeates
Tom and Marie O’Rourke
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Another school year is over, and there have been many opportunities for the Museum’s School Programs. I have been in contact
with Dr. Tarwater, the South Lake Superintendent explaining our
Schools Programs and how they are set to the state standards.
He was very excited to bring grades kindergarten through fourth
to the Museum for a field trip. Dr. Tarwater had set May as his
optimal month, but because of the winter storms causing weekly
closers around Emerald Bay, it was not possible for him to commit to any certain days. Come next school year, I will travel
down to the south end of the Lake and drop off a binder explaining our programs and information used for each grade. The
inclusion of the South Lake schools in our Schools Program will
bring the Museum closer to its goal of involving children from
all around the Lake.
We had most of the classes
from last year return again this
year to take part in a Museum
field trip. A group of Cub
Scouts enjoyed an afternoon
field trip this spring, as did
students from the Kings Beach
COOP. The Creekside Charter
School alternates between our
Museum and the Gatekeeper’s
Museum each year so I expect
Big A Club students from the First
them back in 2011. The MuBaptist Church in Tahoe City visited
seum saw an increase in third
the Museum in June.
graders, which is our primary
focus grade this year. Truckee Elementary had four classes instead of three participate this year. The classes were also larger,
increasing from an average of 20 students per class last year to
27 students this year.
I had a great conversation with Bobbie Anders, one of the third
grade teachers from Truckee Elementary, and she promised to
bring our Schools Program up at the third grade district meeting. She went on to explain that besides the reconfiguration of
the schools, most of the third grade teachers were new this year.
Anders commented that the Museum is the best field trip they
attend, and she truly believes all third grade classes should participate.
The Museum recently hosted our largest field trip group of the
year totaling 38 students from the First Baptist Church in Tahoe
City. A second wave of children from First Baptist Church will
participate in a field trip towards the end of the month. We are
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also happy to have the Kings Beach Boy’s and Girl’s Club signed
up for three field trips in early August. It will be their first experience at the Museum since the new building opened in May 2008.
Besides our summer field trips, the Museum is also going to rotate
through four main weekly themed activities for youth visitors in
the Children’s Activity Area. The themes will include: Pirates in
Tahoe, Nautical Knots, Signal Flags and What Floats. Back by
popular demand, we will be adding “Fishing Days” to the schedule to teach you how to fish, test your casting skills as well as
your knowledge of the trout of Lake Tahoe. I invite you to bring
the kids and enjoy the Museum!
Education Program Receives Grant Funding
from the Antique Classic Boat Society
The Tahoe Maritime Museum is honored to receive a $500 grant
from the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS. The
grant will support the purchase of education materials for the
Museum's dedicated Children's Area. The arts and crafts materials will be utilized during Schools Program field trips and weekly
themed activities taking place during the coming summer months.
2nd Annual Sunset Cruise a Success
On Sunday, June 13, sixteen Museum supporters stepped aboard
the “Tahoe Cruz”, a 50 foot sailing yacht. A special thank you to
Captain Mike and Captain Jim of Tahoe Sailing Charters for donating a portion of the cruise proceeds to the Museum’s Education
Program. Funds raised totaled $450!
Upcoming Educational Programs
Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm, July - August
Guided Tour with Admission
July 16 & August 7
Fishing Days! Test your casting skills and knowledge of
the fish in Lake Tahoe
July 31 & August 28
A “GRAND” Day at the Museum. Calling all grandparents…Explore the Museum with your grandchildren. Fun
activities and crafts for all ages.
Explore the Museum in a unique way by participating in a
weekly themed activity. During the summer months, visit
the Children’s Area and join in the fun.
July 4 – 10:
July 11 – 17:
July 18 – 24: July 25 – 31: August 1 – 7: August 8 – 14: August 15 – 21: August 22 – 28: August 29 – September 4:
Signal Flags
Pirates in Tahoe
What Floats?
Nautical Knots
Signal Flags
Pirates in Tahoe
What Floats?
Nautical Knots
Signal Flags
2010 Calendar of Events
July 1
Ride Boat Program Begins.
Lake tours on MISS TAHOE, every Thursday and
Sunday through August 29
Member benefit beginning at the $100 level
July 10
Truckee Annex Open House, 10am – 5pm
July 23
Water Ski Exhibition, 8 – 10am
Obexer’s Marina Pier, south end
Free Admission
July 24
Living History Day, 10am – 5pm
Free Admission
July 24
Gathering of Gar Woods, Obexer’s Marina
July 30 – 31
South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, Tahoe Keys Marina
Visit the Museum’s booth, MISS TAHOE will be available
for Lake tours
August 14
Truckee Annex Open House, 10am – 5pm
August 21
Friends of the Museum Annual Dinner, by invitation
September 5
Docent and Volunteer Appreciation Reception, by invitation
September 11
Truckee Annex Open House, 10am – 5pm
2009 Annual Friends Dinner
Events
2010 MARITIME LECTURE SERIES
Lecture series events showcase Tahoe heritage and celebrate
boating and history at the Lake!
Admission: $8 – Adults, Free – Children under 12
Includes light refreshments
July 8, 5 – 7pm
Special Lecture for Friends of the Museum, by invitation
July 22, 5 – 7pm
Water Ski Roundtable, featuring water ski champions,
pioneers in the sport and local historians
August 12, 5 – 7pm
The SHANGHAI Story with historian Carol Van Etten, the
recovery crew and Tahoe resident Franc Casey
August 26, 5 – 7pm
New Millennium Dive Expeditions Lake Explorations by Martin
McClellan
September 9, 5 – 7pm
Preserving Tahoe History Through a Camera Lens by Peter
Goin, University of Reno Nevada Regents and Foundation
Professor of Art
Save the Date!
Friends of the Museum Annual Dinner
5:30pm Saturday, August 21st
The setting for the Saturday, August 21dinner is Rich
and Sue Stout’s lakeside home near Tahoe City.
Hosted cocktails and dinner catered by Paul and Deb
Selak are not to be missed.
Invitations will be mailed in mid-July. To join in this
fun summer evening and the fellowship of Friends,
contact Heather Leonard at (530) 525-9253 ext. 101
or [email protected].
Steve Lantz (pictured), Rob
Lober, Lou Reinkens and John
Spratt shared their passion
for sea planes and the
significance of sea planes at
Lake Tahoe on May 27.
Photo Credit: Warren Fallat
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INSIDE
Cover Story
walking on water
A Brief History of Water-skiing at Lake Tahoe
By Rebecca Eckland
President’s Message By Tom Bredt
Make Your Plan, Work Your Plan ...2
Development Notes ...4
Education Update...6
2010 Calendar of Events ...7 and more!
About Us, Collections, News & Events, Membership,
Special Tours…it’s all at www.TahoeMaritime.org
Water Ski Weekend
Thursday, July 22, 5 – 7pm
Water Ski Roundtable, Tahoe Maritime Museum
Panel discussion on the history of water skiing at Lake Tahoe featuring
water ski champions, pioneers in the sport and local historians.
Admission: $8 Adults, Free Children < 12
Includes light refreshments
Friday, July 23, 8 – 10am
Water Ski Exhibition, Obexer's Marina Pier (south end)
On-the-water demonstration showcasing local talent on water skis and
wakeboards. View the Water Ski Exhibition from the lake shore or by boat
(Obexer’s Marina Pier, south end). Event Sponsors: High Sierra Water Ski
School, HO Skis, Obexer’s Marina and General Store, West Shore Sports
and The Weekly.
Admission: Free for all ages!
Saturday, July 24, 10am – 5pm
Living History Day, Tahoe Maritime Museum
Temporary exhibits in the parking area, fun activities for kids, guided
tours at noon and 2pm.
Admission: Free for all ages!
The Calipso Dollies performing on Lake Tahoe.
Historical photo donated by Randy Walker
Visit the Museum to view the new
Water Ski Exhibit and join us for
the Water Ski Weekend. Funded in
part by a Truckee Tahoe Community
Foundation grant from the Melanie
Jackson Donor Advised Fund.