In This Issue
From the Commodore....1Club Reports......2Aaron R. Moore
Scholorship Update....42014 Flying Scot Midwinter
Championship.....62014 Championship of
Champions,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,7Sailing
Articles..8Sailing Lessons .9Social Events...13Announcements and
Communications152014 Schedule....22-23Welcome
Aboard.24Passages...24
EYC Officers and Directors, 2013-14Jack ORourke
(Commodore)Sibylle Tasker (Vice Commodore)Jay Lott (Rear
Commodore)Betsy Steele (Secretary)Rob Treleven (Treasurer)Rich
BiermanJodi HoyermanGeorge KraemerFred LewisDuska PearsonJohn
WelchSue Zingsheim
From the Commodore
Jack orourke
When this was written, ice was still in the harbor but even
after this winter, it will melt! Your board has been very busy
preparing everything for another great season, our 108th season!Our
retiring board members in August were: Heather Anderson, Rick
Hoyerman and Deb Ritter. The retiring board members were very
hardworking and always volunteered where needed which I'm sure
meant countless hours. We are very grateful for their many years of
service.New board members are: Rob Treleven, Duska Pearson, Fred
Lewis and Jody Hoyerman. They have already stepped up to assist
where needed. Rob Treleven has accepted the appointment of the
Treasurer's position. Rob has already put in many countless hours
assisting us. Duska has continued to assist with Youth Activities
along with the Education Committee. Fred Lewis is in charge of the
House Committee and, over the winter, has been working on a much
needed bathroom remodeling project. And, Jody Hoyerman has been
assisting Sue Zingsheim with the enormous membership committee
duties. Thank you group for jumping in!Some additional items of
note for the EYC are the following:- Fyr Ball Pancake Breakfast,
John Welch Chair. This is a new event that we were asked to take
over. Village Hall pancakes -- what else do we need? This event
will sponsor the Aaron R. Moore Scholarship Fund. Thank you, John,
for organizing this important scholarship fundraiser and community
outreach event.- Fyr Ball Cookout. This is the 5th annual event.
Some years ago, I asked Commodore Marsella Fults why EYC did not
have an event on the biggest day in Ephraim. Marsella asked, "What
would you like to do?" I stated, "A cookout for families," and it
started the next year. The ORourke, Latreille and Richter families
provide a cookout at the EYC so the club can enjoy a great night in
Ephraim on a great evening. Looking forward to seeing everyone
again on Fyr Ball night in Ephraim- New Equipment (6 Optimists).
Our Opti fleet has grown by an additional six Optis, proving once
again that EYC is dedicated to youth sailing. We have also
purchased a replacement Laser to keep our fleet strong.- Clean Up
Day -- May 24. This is a very important event for the club to have
a great start. Thank you to the countless volunteers that show up
every year.Im sorry to inform you of former Commodore Max
Robinettes passing. Max was a gentleman and a true friend of EYC.
Max always took time ask how the club was doing. He was a hard
worker for the club and very involved with the 2006 dock extension
project. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.Laura and I
were lucky enough to visit Boston recently. During a visit to the
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, I ran across this
quote:From my first race on Nantucket Sound many years ago to my
most recent outing as a weekend sailor, sailing has given me some
of the most pleasant and exciting moments of my life. It has also
taught me something of the courage, resourcefulness and strength
required of men who sailed the seas in tall ships.- John F. Kennedy
speaking of Operation Sail, April 3, 1963I think of the 250-plus
children that sail at our wonderful club each year, and wonder
where they will be in a few short years.Thank you for all of your
hard work and support for this outstanding club. Once again, I look
forward to seeing everyone at one of the many EYC events.
Clubhouse Report
rich bierman and Fred lewis
Last fall we reported that the west bathroom was under
construction and, by the time you read this report, it should be
completely finished. In addition, we upgraded the wireless system
for improved reception throughout the clubhouse and dock. We also
installed new dock cams to bring better clarity to your computers
when remotely checking in on things. As usual, there is a punch
list of items that we need to take care of to make sure your EYC
experience is at the highest level possible.Maintaining the
facility is often taken for granted and is expected." But, it is
not possible to maintain it without the help of many willing
volunteers and staff becoming involved and helping. We thank all of
you who have helped out in the past, and thank you in advance for
your help in the future. Should you have anything that you would
like to have addressed, please let Fred Lewis know, as he will do
his best to accommodate your request.Regarding the dock, we are in
a very good position this year with all the concrete and tie down
points installed last fall. What a pleasure to not have any stones
around the dock anymore! Many of you have seen, either through the
web cams or in person, our shrink wrap boat experiment. I am happy
to report that it was a success and the boats were well protected
through what all of us could consider a VERY difficult winter. What
a great test!We do have a few items that were on the list that may
be on hold this year, but should be accomplished next year if
needed. The first of which is dredging. Because of some permitting
issues and circumstances with our contractor, we were unable to
achieve the dredging on the north side of the dock. The good news
is, with the amount of snow and the winter we are having, they are
predicting a potential rise in the water from 10-14 inches that
will help out tremendously. Our other project was to place steel
along the wall closest to the clubhouse to eliminate the erosion
under the concrete dock. That appears to be delayed until 2015.
There is still a chance we can accomplish it yet this spring, but
the permitting process might not allow it.As you can imagine, there
are many moving parts to accomplish before the spring and I
encourage all of you, when the call comes out for a little help, to
raise your hand. It is always appreciated and recognized! We are
hoping to have some targeted work groups for a few of the projects
prior to our club opening Clean-Up Day.I would like to take a brief
moment and thank everyone for all of their help, support and kind
words throughout my time on the board in charge of the dock and
clubhouse. I will be finishing my six years this August and cant
say enough about what we have been able to accomplish together.
Knowing that I am leaving it in very capable hands makes me feel
very good. I am not going away from what I have been told, yet not
necessarily involved at the level I have been previously. We have
developed the systems and documentation that will allow this
organization to continue on and excel to new levels. I would
encourage all of you to become even more involved in one of the
best things going in Door Countythe EYC! Thank you again for all of
support!
Membership Report
sue zingsheim
New Members
As of this writing, weve had nine new members join since last
September. Thanks to all of our members who have encouraged
friends, neighbors and family members to join the Club.
As a reminder, a Junior Member is not required to pay any
initiation fee to become a Single or Family member if the Junior
Member becomes a Single or Family Member no later than one year
following his/her 25th birthday - a savings of $200. Two of our new
members are children of existing members who have taken advantage
of this savings!If you know of someone who would like to join,
please direct them to the EYC website, www.eyc.org and from there,
they can simply click on the Join EYC link. Online DirectoryTo
visit the online membership directory, click on the Membership Info
tab at www.eyc.org. Then you simply log in with your username and
password to view the membership directory.DonationsThanks to those
of you who included a donation with your membership renewal. The
EYC relies on donations from members to help keep dues low.
State of the EYC Winter 2014
The EYC is pleased to report to its members that it remains
financially healthy and has a large andloyal membership.Every EYC
member can be proud of the part that he or she plays in helping the
EYC achieve its mission, but special thanks must go to our scores
of unpaid member volunteers. The EYC could not survive even a year
without the countless hours of work donated by our volunteers --
officers, directors, committee members, parents, juniors, and other
volunteers -- to make the EYC better for everyone.We didnt publish
a State of the EYC article after 2012, so this one will cover both
2012 and 2013. For the two fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, the
EYC had outstanding financial results. In our fiscal year ended
October 31, 2012, the EYC had $251,438 in revenue and $145,449 in
expenses, for a surplus of $105,989. Our chief sources of revenue
in 2012 were donations ($80,259), lessons ($78,869), membership
dues and initiation fees ($69,820), slip and locker rentals
($11,527), profits from merchandise sales to members ($6,308),and
the annual Commodores Party fundraising event ($2,953). Our major
expense categories were wages and payroll taxes ($76,454),
non-personnel expenses including supplies, boat repair, purchases
of boats and sails, and printing ($29,864), other miscellaneous
expenses such as insurance, trophies, and organizational dues
($17,792), and occupancy expenses such as utilities, clubhouse and
dock maintenance ($8,004). Notably, in 2012, we conducted a special
fundraising campaign to purchase a new fleet of double-handed 420
class dinghies and associated sails and equipment, raising a net
$66,868, but did not purchase anything with these funds in 2012. If
we back out this one-time chunk of fundraising revenue, our net
surplus for 2012 was still a very healthy $39,121. In our fiscal
year ended October 31, 2013, the EYC had $223,230 in revenues and
$188,913 in operating expenses, for an annual operating income of
$34,317. Capital acquisitions in the year were $90,360 for an
overall deficit of $56,044. Our chief sources of revenue in 2013
were lessons ($79,807), membership dues and initiation fees
($71,489), donations ($37,004), special events such as the
Commodores Party fundraiser and the Gary Jobson fundraising dinner
($16,081), slip and locker rentals ($8,436), and profits from
merchandise sales to members ($6,224). Our major expense categories
were wages, payroll taxes and clinic fees ($84,797), purchase of
420 dinghies, sails and dollies ($70,686), non-personnel expenses
including supplies, boat repair, purchases of boats and sails, and
printing ($36,342), occupancy expenses such as utilities, clubhouse
and dock maintenance and dredging ($36,036), purchase of a new 17
inflatable safety boat and trailer ($21,589), a down payment on six
new Optimist dinghies for 2014 delivery ($7,985), and other
miscellaneous expenses such as insurance, trophies, and
organizational dues ($7,873). Notably, in 2013, we purchased the
420 dinghies, sails and equipment using $70,686 which we raised in
2012 from donations and the sale of our old fleet of Flying
Juniors. If we back out the one-time 420 purchase expenses, our net
surplus for 2013 was a comfortable $14,642.
Thus, for the two year period of fiscal years 2012 and 2013, our
total revenues were $478,116 and total expenses were $428,171 for a
net surplus of $49,945. As of October 31, 2011, we had net current
assets (cash and securities) of $65,374. Two years later, as of
October 31, 2013, we had net current assets of $118,067. The EYC
carries no long-term debt. Our fixed assets consistmostly of items
with little cash value such as leasehold improvements to our
clubhouse and pier, and equipment such as boats and sails.Our
membership year runs from June 1 through the following May 31. For
the membership year beginning June 1, 2012, we had 259 Family
members, 88 Senior members, 29 Single members, 24 Life members, 87
Student members, and 3 Honorary members, for a total of 490
members. For the membership year beginning June 1, 2013, we had 251
Family members, 90 Senior members, 32 Single members, 23 Life
members, 105 Student members, and 3 Honorary members. In 2013,
membership exceeded 500 for the first time ever! Because each
Family and Life member can include spouses and children under age
25, and each Senior member can include a spouse, the total number
of persons with EYC membership privileges probably approaches
1,000.
Second Annual Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Gala
The second annual fundraising gala for the EYCs Aaron R. Moore
Sailing Scholarship Fund was a lot of fun! Over a hundred EYC
members, guests, friends and supporters gathered on April 26 at the
Lake Forest Club to catch up with their EYC friends after a long,
cold, snowy winter. Partiers enjoyed a festive Caribbean-themed
dinner, an open bar, and steel drum music, and were able to bid on
over 75 items in a silent auction.
The Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund provides EYC sailing
lesson scholarships to needy junior sailors who are year-round
residents of Door County. In 2013 the Moore Fund paid most of the
cost for 32 students to attend 45 one- or two-week lesson
sessions.
Besides providing access to sailing for deserving local junior
sailors, the EYCs scholarship program also helps bring new members
to the EYC, and helps build community goodwill and social ties
among EYC members, parents, and juniors.
Together with associated donations, the 2014 gala netted over
$25,000 for EYC scholarships! These funds will pay for current year
scholarships, and will help build an endowment to help pay future
scholarship costs.
A BIG THANK-YOU to all who attended, all who bid in the silent
auction, all who helped and all who donated! This event would not
have been possible without you!Cash donors to the Aaron R. Moore
Sailing Scholarship Fund (November 1, 2013 through April 28,
2014):
Up to $150: Baylake Bank; Bierman, Richard and Claire; Blair,
Debbie; Campbell, John and Carol; Crampton, Fred; Debes, Ghram;
Fischer, Warren and Carol; Fryer, Jo; Gifford, Lisa and Andrew;
Gilbert, Hugh; Glynn, Amy; Huff, John and Alice; Kildeer Staff;
King, Peter and Pat; McConnell, Geoff and Deb; Papesch, James and
Ann; Reidy, Ned and Nancy; Rukavina, Laura; Samyn, Mary;
Soderstrom, Ann K.; Walker, Frank and Nancy
$151 to $500: Detgen, Jane and Ed; Fults, Tim and Marsella;
Hansen, Clinton; Hull, Sam and Barbara; Margoliash, Reuben;
O'Malley, John and Felicia; Papenthien, Ted and Jeanne;
Quackenbush, Eva; Reidy, Barbara; Reidy, Dan and Jen; Waleffe,
Leslie and Fabian; Yasenak, Phillip A.
$501 to $2499: Moore, Adam and Barb
$2500 and above: Anderson, Stefan and Joan; Moore, Craig and
Karen; Smith Family Fund
EYC members are urged to patronize businesses that donated items
to the silent auction.
Silent auction donors: Alexander's of Door County, Al Johnsons
Swedish Restaurant and Butik, Arbor Cottage, Arbor Crowne
Properties, Bailey's Harbor Cornerstone Pub, Bay Shore Outdoor
Store, Bea's Ho-Made Products, Carroll House Restaurant, Chelsea
Antiques / Blue Willow Shop, Chop restaurant, City Farmer, Clay Bay
Pottery, DC Nature Works, Door County Specialty Foods, Door
Peninsula Winery, Ecology Sports, Fine Line Designs Gallery, Fish
Creek Kite Co., Grasse's Grill, Gordon Lodge, Great Northern By
Design, Hands On Art Studio, Hide-Side Corner Store,
icecreamsource.com, Illusions in Watercolor, Inn at Kristofer's, Jo
Jo's Pizza and Gelato, Julie Dunfee Designs, Kathy Glasnap Gallery,
Emily Lacey, The Linden Gallery, Jay Lott, Mad Sails, McKeefry
& Yeoman, Misty Morning Studio, Craig and Karen Moore, Sherry
and Rob Moore, Adam and Barb Moore, Nathan Nichols & Co.,
Nelson's True Value Shopping Center, Nielsen Massey, Nor Door Sport
and Cyclery, The Oilerie, O'Meara's Irish House, The Paint Box
Gallery, Pederson Pottery / Ephraim Clay Works, PKJ Designs, The
Red Geranium, Scrimshanders, Sister Bay Bowl, Sister Bay Trading
Co., The Spa at Sacred Ground, Trillium Organics, Viking
Restaurant, Waterfront Restaurant, Water Street Gallery, West
Marine, Wilkins and Olander, and Yacht Works.
Event volunteers: Co-chairs Sherry Moore and Barb Moore; and
volunteers Claire Devaney, Julie Dunfee, Jay Lott, Adam Moore,
Craig Moore, Jeff Moore, Karen Moore, Rob Moore, Abby ORourke, Jack
ORourke, Laura O'Rourke, Barbara Reidy, Bill Reidy, Di Taillon, Rob
Treleven, and John Welch.
Thank you
The EYC periodically publishes in the Eagle's Cry a list of
donors -- whether they are donors to specific
fundraisers/events/projects or in-kind donations. Donors to last
year's Gary Jobson fundraiser and the Aaron Moore Scholarship (to
name two) as well as donors who made in-kind contributions have
been thanked in a recent Eagle's Cry. The following is a list of
those members and friends of EYC who have made cash donations to
the club for its general fund for the period November 1, 2012
through March 31, 2014.. These, general cash donations have been
extremely important for the day to day operation of the Ephraim
Yacht Club and have helped support the clubs efforts toward sailing
education and the promotion of amateur sailboat racing.
UP TO $50
Suzanne T. Sampson, Elizabeth Aik, Karen T. Reynolds, Wesley
Johnson, Douglas Chomeau, Glenn Pentler, Paul Jones
$50 to $150
Brian Chase, Carl and Mary Strohmaier, Kate LorenzMartha Sauter,
Nancy B. Myer and Bentley M. Myer, Stephen or Joyce Paoletti, Henry
Pearson, John Balistreri, Gary M. Moore, Arthur L. Crowe, Beverly
Bleitz, Bradley L. Metzger, George H. Harmon, Joan Lewis, Julie G.
Winding, Karyn Herndon, Virginia Eades, Walter and Jay Hellyer,
William C. Foote, Will and Julie Drobst-Hibler
$151 to $500
Crows Nest Estates Home Owners Association, Laura B. Moegenburg,
William and Priscilla Calkins, James and Carole Crane, Thomas and
Elizabeth Sublewski, James Forbes, John D. Blossom, Jr., Bill R.
Dean, Janet Fogle, Jeffrey Johnson, Polly Davis
$1000 AND UP
Carol Fiedler
Flying Scot Midwinter Championship at Southern Yacht Club, New
Orleans
MIKE AND JENNIFER FAUGUST
In early February, we received a call from EYC and Southern
Yacht Club member Dan Baird inviting us to the Flying Scot
Midwinters. With the strong EYC/SYC bond kindled by Nancy Claypool,
there was incentive for us to go to New Orleans.
Over the years, we've competed in regattas throughout the
country; however, this would be our first at Southern Yacht Club on
Lake Pontchartrain. When we arrived, members greeted us with warm
southern hospitality and gave us a tour of their club which had
been rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina. Rich in sailing tradition and
a location where you're sailing within minutes, all we could think
of was "Wow", this is one of the finest sailing facilities in the
country.
Other EYC participants included Carrie Berger, long-time crew of
regatta chairman Larry Taggart, skippers Ryan Malmgren and Nancy
Claypool, and Dan Baird who assists the Flying Scot class with
measuring and served on the SYC Race Committee.
Monday was the warm-up regatta. (This also served as a
fundraiser for the Leukemia Cup that would be held the next
weekend.) We sailed three races in diminishing 8-15 m.p.h. winds
with medium chop. Ten boats competed and the winner was Harry
Carpenter, our Flying Scot builder. It was helpful for us
northerners to shake off some cobwebs. This was followed by a talk
moderated by Allan Terhune of North Sails, followed by the Welcome
Party with a buffet including local cuisine such as seafood gumbo
and fried catfish. Nancy and Carrie served as the M.C.'s, awarding
over 75 various door prizes to all skippers and crew.
The competition for the championship and challenger divisions
started on Tuesday and ended on Friday with 30 boats sailing a
total of eight races. The skippers ranged in age from 18 to 76 and
included multiple father and son/daughter, and wife and husband
crews. Most of the racing was in light to medium winds with
temperatures ranging in the mid 60's to high 70's -- ideal weather
to enjoy in March! The wind, waves and stiff competition made for a
challenging week that included several general recalls and
subsequent I flags. One person called this a "yo-yo" regatta --
people were up and then down. No boat won more than two races and
the overall winners did not win a single race.
Each day after racing, sailors shared tips over kegs of beer and
Bushwackers (official drink of the Flying Scot Midwinters). On
Wednesday, sailors were treated to a seafood feast of 600 fresh
oysters on the half shell, mounds of boiled crawfish and shrimp,
along with boiled corn, potatoes, mushrooms, sausage, potato salad,
and New Orleans bread pudding. The next morning, Caf du Monde, the
famous French Quarter restaurant, came to the club and prepared
fresh, hot beignets [French donuts] covered in powdered sugar for
all the participants.
In the evenings, we enjoyed brief tours of the city and
excellent cuisine thanks to our local hosts. The city is vibrant
and filled with history and character.
When the competition ended on Friday, the winner was the
father/son team of Zeke and Jay Horowitz from Sarasota, Florida
with 34 points. Larry and Carrie placed 5th, Ryan & Joe Brake
9th, Michael & Jennifer 13th and Nancy & Frank Collins
21st.
All in all, it was a fantastic week. Great weather, great food,
great sailing, and most of all, great camaraderie! Special thanks
to Dan Baird for acquiring a boat and housing for us and Mike
Magner for loaning his boat. Future Flying Scot Midwinters will be
in Sarasota in 2015, Pensacola in 2016 and back to New Orleans in
2017. The perfect escape until summer.
Dave Ullman Selected As Special Guest Competitor at 2014
Championship of Champions
Imagine a regatta where every competitor is a current one-design
class champion.
US Sailings Championship of Champions is recognized as one of
the more unique adult racing events in the country. All helmsmen
have qualified for this event by winning a one-design class
National, North American, or World Championship in the past year.
These skippers and their teams will race for the Jack Brown Trophy
while representing their class. The competition will be challenging
with many decorated sailors competing on the same course. The 2014
edition of this US Sailing classic will be hosted by the Edgewater
Yacht Club in Cleveland, Ohio on October 9-12.Each year a guest
helm is invited. Past guest helms have included Paul Cayard and
Betsy Alison, and other sailing luminaries. This years guest
competitor will be three-time 470 World Champion (77, 78, 80) and
2007 Melges 24 World Champion Dave Ullman. He was also US Sailings
1996 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.Ullman returns to the championship
he won in 1980 (sailed in the 470). He also returns to Thistle
sailing, which is one of several class national championships he
has collected over the years."It's a strong event again, and when I
got the invite, how could I say no," said Ullman. "This
championship has a warm spot in my heart. You get to race against,
and meet with, sailors you don't usually sail with. It's just fun
to sail against all sorts of one-design champions.""It's all about
coming into this event from another class and sailing your best. It
can be really interesting to see how it turns out and who comes out
on top."Inaugurated in 1976, US Sailing selects 19 one-design class
champions that have been nominated by their class associations to
compete at the Championship of Champions. As one of US Sailings
most popular events, the championship is held in a different class
each year, and boats are supplied by the host club. Classes range
from conventional to cutting edge and have included the Y-Flyer,
Snipe, Hobie Cat, J-24, Sunfish, Etchell, Lightning, and Flying
Scot to name just a few. Helmsmen and their crew will be tested in
Thistles to see if they can hold their own.The event has crowned
champions ranging in age from 13 to over 70. Many competitors are
amateur sailors and some are professionals. The Championship of
Champions features singlehanded sailors and others who sail with up
to five or six crew.What makes this event unique is that all are
top competitors and anyone can win. Here are additional
requirements: The qualifying period is from August 1, 2013 July 31,
2014.
Champions and their classes must be current members of US
Sailing and American citizens or permanent residents.
Applications are accepted from January through July. Sailors who
normally sail in the U.S. and are members of a club, class or
association affiliated with US Sailing are eligible.
Applications are evaluated on three main criteria:
40% Sailor Criteria how many major events have they done in the
past three years; number of races in national championship, number
of attendants at national championship
20% Class Criteria size, diversity, depth and activity of class
nationally
40% Other Sailor Athlete status, class membership in US Sailing,
previous experience, demonstrated Corinthian spirit, etc.
The team of selectors researches each applicant's ability and
background by examining regatta results, drawing on personal
knowledge and researching the relative difficulty of the class
championships. The Championship of Champions committee tries to get
as many divergent classes as possible. Classes that have never
proposed a champion to compete are encouraged to do so. In 2013,
over 60% of the competitors had never sailed in the event before.
Invitations will be issued in early August, 2014. Apply now at:
http://championships.ussailing.org/Adult/CofC.htm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jake Fish, US Sailing,
401.683.0800 x614
About US Sailing
The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), the national
governing body for sailing, provides leadership, integrity, and
growth for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1897 and
headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US Sailing is a 501(c)
(3) non-profit organization. US Sailing offers training and
education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a
wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues
offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and
oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including
National Championships and the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider.
For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.
College Sailing Teams
J.R. ORourke
One of the first things I was looking for in a college was a
sailing team. I was happy that I chose Marquette University because
sailing in college has been a wonderful opportunity to compete at a
high level, travel, make friends and teammates from across the
country. There are 45 active members on the sailing team. While we
are away at regattas, there are opportunities to hang out with
other teams and make connections with them.
Sailors are only as good as the time they devote, both on the
water and off of it. We push ourselves to rig, get dressed quickly
and get on the water. Every minute from the time you hit the water
in your first practice until the moment you sail off the course in
the last regatta, you are learning. The more time on the water, the
better sailor we become. College sailors have strengths and
weaknesses, but the most successful ones face their flaws and view
them as just another challenge, working to transform them into
strengths.Success at any given regatta is a combination of speed,
tactics, and practice. Because we are in one-design (420) boats at
each venue, this allows for teams to compete against one another on
an even playing field, testing the sailors skills rather than the
quality of their equipment. College sailing is a team sport and you
are only as strong as the people you sail with. Working as a unit
is one of the most important aspects of being a part of a college
sailing team.College sailing depends on your attitude at the
boathouse: before practice and in team meetings as part of the
team. You must be receptive to constructive criticism; the person
in the boat with you can tune you in to your weaknesses.
Competition at college regattas is at a higher level than club
racing and more challenging.I was very lucky as a freshman to be
elected Captain of the Sailing Team starting this spring. This was
in large part due to my EYC training, sailing and responsibilities.
EYC members, instructors and students all play a part in developing
the skills needed in the college sailing world. Like the old EYC
saying goes - Id have to say that Ive sold my soul to college
sailing.
The Benefits of College Sailing
ISAK PETERSON
Joining a sailing team can be a great way to get involved on any
high school or college campus. As a member of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sailing Team, I have improved my sailing
skills, traveled to regattas all over the country and expanded my
sailing social network.
My team is a part of the Midwest College Sailing Association
("MCSA"), a division of the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association,
which is equivalent to the NCAA of sailing. Most of our regattas
are held in the MCSA, which is made up of major universities and
Big Ten schools in the Midwest; however, in February, we traveled
to Tulane University and Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans to
compete in our first ever regatta outside of the MCSA. This spring
we will race at the University of Minnesota, University of
Wisconsin, Lawrence University, and Northwestern University.Racing
is usually in Club 420 sailboats, which we are lucky to have 18 of
at the EYC. The racing class at EYC does a great job of teaching
students how to win the start, roll tack and mark round, which are
all skills to have while preparing for high school or college
sailing.At UWM, we have about thirty student members that practice
out of the Milwaukee Yacht Club twice a week and dry land workouts
once a week. We have our own coach and occasionally practice with
Milwaukee area high school teams and Marquette Universitys team. A
lot of our members have little to no sailing experience, so we have
also held learn-to-sail sessions.
Joining a sailing team is a great value; dues are under $100 and
include the use of 420s, team owned drysuits, transportation and
housing at regattas, coaching and much more.For more on UWM
Sailing, check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter:
@uwmsailing
For more on the MCSA visit mcsasail.org
Womens Racing Class
JAY LOTT
EYC women, are you looking for the next level of speed and
tactical knowledge that will enable you to win the Women's Regatta,
or to sail to victory in one of the EYC's season-long racing
series? The EYC has designed a class especially for you!
Enroll now in the Women's racing class, July 14-18. The class
will be held each afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will
be taught by the EYC's most experienced racing instructors. The
class will focus on trim, boat handling, tactics and rules in a
racing environment. This is an intermediate level class, so to
enroll, you must already possess basic Flying Scot sailing
skills.
Enrollment is limited and advance enrollment is required. To
enroll, go to www.eyc.org/education
Questions? Contact [email protected]
EYC Sailing Lessons in 2014
JAY LOTT, EYC EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
RESTRUCTURED JUNIOR LESSON PROGRAM
For 2014, the EYC has restructured its junior lesson program to
reduce the number of lesson levels, make registration easier, and
to simplify the curriculum. The number of junior lesson levels has
been reduced from eight to four. The four remaining lesson levels
have been renamed in a more descriptive manner, and each level
corresponds more tightly to an age-and-size-appropriate type of
boat. The new lesson levels are:
BEGINNER, for students age 7-17. Students formerly eligible to
enroll in the EYCs Sailing Camp, Level 1 and Level 2 and Teens,
Level 1 and Level 2 should enroll in this level. Beginner students
will be divided into separate sections based on age and experience.
This level will be taught in Optimists (younger, smaller students)
and Flying Scots (older, heavier students). The goal of this level
is to learn basic sailing skills. Promotion from this level is
required in order to enroll in the Intermediate level.
INTERMEDIATE, for students age 11-17. Promotion from the
Beginner level is a prerequisite for this level. Students formerly
eligible to enroll in the EYCs Level 3 should enroll in this level.
This level will be taught in 420s. The goal of this level is
proficiency in skippering and crewing a double handed dinghy in all
conditions. Promotion from this level is required in order to
enroll in the Advanced or Racing levels. Students promoted from the
Intermediate level have a choice to enroll in either Advanced or
Racing.
ADVANCED, for students age 12-17. Promotion from the
Intermediate level is a prerequisite for this level. Students
formerly eligible to enroll in the EYCs Level 4 should enroll in
this level or in Racing. This level will be taught in Flying Scots.
The goal of this level is to achieve proficiency in Flying Scots
(including spinnaker work) sufficient to enable the student to pass
the EYCs Skippers Test and to enable the student to skipper an EYC
Flying Scot unsupervised. This level is NOT a prerequisite for the
Racing level.
RACING, for students age 12-17. Promotion from the Intermediate
level is a prerequisite for this level. There is no longer any
requirement that a student have his or her Skippers License in
order to enroll in Racing. Students formerly eligible to enroll in
the EYCs Level 4 should enroll in this level or in Advanced.
Students formerly eligible to enroll in the EYCs Advanced Racing
level should enroll in this level. This level will be taught in
Laser Radials and in 420s. The goal of this level is to learn
racing-level boat handling, strategy, and tactical skills. There is
no promotion from this level, as there is an infinite amount to
learn at this level.
To summarize, if your:
2013 report card says you are eligible for Sailing Camp, Level 1
or Level 2, or you are under age 11, enroll in Beginner.
2013 report card says you are eligible for Level 3 and you are
at least 11, enroll in Intermediate.
2013 report card says you are eligible for Level 4 and you are
at least 12, enroll in Advanced or in Racing.
2013 report card says you are eligible for Advanced Racing and
you are at least 12, enroll in Racing.
WHAT ELSE IS NEW IN 2014
Due to popular demand, a one-week lesson session is again being
offered beginning June 9 (Session A). Two-week group lessons will
begin June 16 (Session B).
The Racing class is now 3 hours long. It will start at the same
times as our other classes, but will last an additional 30 minutes
each day.
In Sessions C, D and E, the Racing class will be taught only in
the afternoon.
A Laser clinic is offered on Thursday and Friday, July 10-11,
totaling approximately 12 hours of instruction. The Laser clinic is
open to juniors and adults ages 12 and older.
A team racing clinic is offered on Saturday and Sunday, July
12-13, totaling approximately 12 hours of instruction. The Team
Racing clinic is open to juniors ages 12-18.
To enable Advanced and Racing students to enroll in the Laser
Clinic, Advanced and Racing classes in Session C will be shortened
to 8 days, ending on July 9.
An Adult Womens Racing class is being offered in the afternoons
the week of July 14-18.
SAILING LESSON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What if my student has been promoted from Level 2 (now
Beginner) but is not yet 11 years old?
A: You should still enroll your student in the Beginner level;
your student will be assigned to a separate section of relatively
advanced Beginner students. Even though your student may have
learned the minimum needed to be promoted from the Beginner level,
there is always more to learn about sailing an Optimist in Beginner
level classes, before the student is introduced to 420s at the
Intermediate level.
Q: Does my student have to be promoted from Advanced in order to
enroll in Racing?
A: No. Your student has to be promoted from Intermediate
(formerly called Level 3) in order to enroll in Racing, but there
is no longer any requirement to pass Advanced (formerly called
Level 4), nor is there a requirement to pass the Skippers Test, in
order to enroll in Racing.
Q: Does the Advanced level prepare students for the Racing
level?
A: No. Students who are promoted from Intermediate can choose
either Advanced or Racing in each subsequent session.
Q: Upon promotion from Intermediate, is my students choice of
the Advanced or Racing level a permanent choice?
A: Students must stay in the enrolled level (either Advanced or
Racing) for the length of each session. However, in each subsequent
session, a student can choose either Advanced or Racing. Students
can switch back and forth between Advanced and Racing as many times
as they like, from one session to the next.
Q: Why might my student want to enroll in the Advanced level if
she could just go straight from Intermediate to Racing?
A: The Advanced level focuses on teaching the skills relevant to
sailing a Flying Scot, which is larger, heavier, and more complex
than the boats used in the Racing level. The Advanced curriculum is
designed to train the student to pass the EYCs Skippers test. The
Advanced curriculum includes certain skills not taught in any other
level, like anchoring and using a spinnaker. Passing the Skippers
test (earning a Skippers License) is required in order for the
student to be able to skipper an EYC-owned Flying Scot outside of
lessons, including in EYC races and regattas. If your student never
wants to skipper an EYC-owned Flying Scot, and does not desire to
learn how to raise, fly, jibe and douse a spinnaker, then certainly
the student might choose to go straight from Intermediate to
Racing, which focuses on Laser Radials and 420s.
Q: My student is just not that interested in racing, but still
wants to sail. What do EYC lessons offer to him?
A: The EYCs Beginner and Intermediate levels are focused on
overall sailing skills, and not racing. Upon promotion from the
Intermediate level, students not interested in racing should enroll
in the Advanced level, which focuses on seamanship and general
sailing skills, and not much on racing.
Q: Are the textbooks the same as last year?
A: We have upgraded our textbooks to better match the lesson
levels. The 2014 Beginner textbook Learn Sailing Right Beginning
Sailing ($10) is the same as the textbook used for Levels 1 through
4 in 2013. The 2014 Intermediate textbook Learn Sailing Right
Intermediate Sailing is new for 2014 and therefore all Intermediate
students will be required to purchase this textbook ($10). There is
no required textbook for the Advanced class. The Racing class has a
new textbook called Getting Started in Sailboat Racing and
therefore all Racing students will be required to purchase this
textbook ($20).
Q: How do I purchase a textbook?
A: You pay for your textbook during the lesson registration
process, and pick it up on the first day of lessons.
Q: Why is my daughter being charged $385 for her afternoon
junior Racing class, while my son is being charged $300 for his
afternoon Intermediate class?
A: The per-hour rate which the EYC charges for group lessons has
not changed from 2013. EYC lessons are priced at $11 per hour for
morning classes, and for afternoon classes which are not also
offered in the morning. Thus a 30-hour morning Intermediate class
is $330, and a 35-hour afternoon Racing class is $385. To encourage
afternoon enrollment, afternoon classes which are also offered in
the morning cost $10 per hour. Thus a 30-hour afternoon
Intermediate class costs $300.
Q: My student wishes to enroll in Session C Advanced, which is
only 8 days long instead of the usual 10 days. Will I be charged
only 80% of the normal tuition?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I enroll in the Laser clinic even if I am an adult?
A: Yes. The Laser clinic is open to junior and adult students
ages 12 and up.
Q: Can I enroll in the Adult Womens Racing class if I am a
novice sailor?
A: No. The Adult Womens Racing class is intended for students
who already possess basic sailing skills, who wish to learn
racing-level boat handling techniques, racing tactics, and racing
rules.
Q: Are private lessons available?
A: Private lessons are available beginning June 9. For more
information about EYC private lessons, see
eyc.org/private-sailing-lessons. To schedule a private lesson,
contact [email protected]
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Team Racing Clinic, July 12-13
JAY LOTT
The EYC will host a Team Racing clinic on Saturday and Sunday,
July 12-13. The clinic will be led by Bobby Collins, a Level 3 US
Sailing instructor and former coach of the Northwestern University
sailing team, and Scott Flanigan, who represented Ireland in the
2012 Olympic Games in the 470 class. This clinic will be a
highlight of the EYCs 2014 sailing season.
The clinic will serve as an introduction to team racing and will
include approximately 12 hours of instruction. For students who may
wish to race in high school or college, this clinic will provide a
useful introduction to team racing, which is very popular at those
levels.
The clinic is open to students ages 12 through 18. EYC
membership is not required. To enroll in the team racing clinic,
students enrolled in the EYC lesson program must be eligible to
enroll in the EYC's Advanced or Racing lesson levels; non-EYC
students must be proficient in sailing a 420 or similar boat.
The clinic price of $132 includes instruction, use of EYC boats,
lunch and beverages Saturday and Sunday, and a textbook. Enrollment
is limited to only 18 students. For more information about the Team
Racing clinic, and to enroll, go to www.eyc.org/lessons
TEAM RACING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What is team racing?
A: Team racing is an awesomely fun game played in sailboats,
which grows in popularity each year, especially among high school
and college racers. Two teams (usually with three boats on each
team) sail around a short race course. The object isnt to finish
first in your own boat. Rather, the object is to make your teams
combined finishes better than the combined finishes of the other
team. Your team can win without one of your boats finishing
first.
Q: Whats different about Team Racing, compared with regular
fleet racing?
A: Team racing places less emphasis on straight-line boat speed,
and more emphasis on tactics, boat handling, rules knowledge, and
of course, teamwork. You dont have to be the fastest sailor on the
course to help your team win!
Q: Why is team racing so much fun?
A: Team racing involves a lot of short course racing, with many
tacks, jibes, mark roundings and other maneuvers in each race. Its
non-stop action! Most of the tactics involve hindering the other
team, which is always fun. And, if your team does not win, there is
another race starting in a few minutes, so you always have another
chance.
Q: Will team racing help my regular fleet racing skills?
A: Yes. The boat handling, rules and tactics learned in team
racing will improve your fleet racing results, too.
Q: Will the EYC offer team racing opportunities outside this
clinic?
A: The EYC will include team racing in its Racing class
curriculum. Students who attend the Team Racing clinic will be able
to further develop their Team Racing skills in the Racing
class.
2014 EYC Staff
The EYC is fortunate to have a very experienced and talented
staff returning for the 2014 season.
We welcome Isak Peterson as the EYCs new Sailing Director. Isak
grew up in the EYCs sailing program and this will be his sixth year
as an EYC staffer. He is a member of the UW-Milwaukee sailing team,
and has extensive sailing experience in larger boats, both racing
and cruising. He is certified by US Sailing as a Level 2 coach.We
are also pleased to have back Alden Crowe who will be the Assistant
Sailing Director and a Senior Instructor. Like Isak, Alden learned
to sail in the EYC program; this is his fifth season working at the
EYC. He is a US Sailing Level 3 certified coach, and has extensive
experience sailing catamarans as well as the full gamut of EYC
dinghies.Returning as Senior Instructors will be Erica Heidler,
Charlotte Johnson, Ian Leonard, Sarah Olson, J.R. ORourke, Stefan
Peterson, Carrie Ritter, and Brian Ritter, averaging well over
three years of EYC experience among them. Returning as Junior
Instructors will be Will Gheorghita, Annika Pearson and Roger
Waleffe. We welcome new Junior Instructor Benji Therien who will
also share the duties of Race Manager.Hans Ribbens will return as
the EYCs boat maintenance manager. With 55 sailboats and seven
powerboats, Hans and the rest of the staff will have their hands
full keeping our equipment in good shape!
Help Open the EYC on May 24
All EYC members are requested and encouraged to help open the
EYC beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 24. Most projects
should be finished by about noon. Beginning around the same time,
the EYC will provide a burger and hot dog lunch for those who help.
BYO chips and beverages.
The EYC relies heavily on its member volunteers to open and
close the EYC each season, which helps hold down dues and makes the
EYC accessible for all. Last year, over 50 EYC members out of
approximately 1,000 people who are members helped close the EYC.
Please help us exceed that number this year!
Opening Social
The Opening Social is on Saturday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Ephraim Yacht Club Clubhouse. This fun event is being held a week
later this year because of the change in the date of Ephraims Fyr
Ball Festival. You might be heading to beautiful Door County for
the week of Fourth of July, so make the Opening Social the first
celebration of your holiday week. Or plan on making a special trip
up north to meet up with old friends, and make new friends. Parents
of young sailors will have an opportunity to meet some of the
instructors, as many of them will be at the event.
Please bring an appetizer to sharethe food is always delicious,
and practically a meal. The EYC will provide beer, wine, soda, and
water. The Opening Social is primarily an adults only event.
That evening, the EYC will also bless our fleet of sailing
vessels, and the sailors that command them. Then there will be a
short ceremony to prayerfully remember the EYC members who we have
lost since the last sailing season, by laying a wreath on the
water.
We hope to see you at the Opening Social. If you have any
questions, please contact Linda Franczyk at 847-832-0212
[email protected] or Susie Berg at 262-723-7418
[email protected].
EYC Fyr Bal Activities Expanded
Beginning in 2014, the EYC will have a more active schedule
during Ephraims Fyr Bal Festival (Saturday June 21). We have added
two events to our traditional Fyr Bal Regatta and Fyr Bal Family
Cookout.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT THE EPHRAIM VILLAGE HALLThe Ephraim
Business Council (which runs the Fyr Bal Festival) has honored the
EYC by offering to us the opportunity to hold a pancake breakfast
at the Old Village Hall to raise money for EYC scholarships. The
pancake breakfast will run from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, June 21. All EYC members are encouraged to attend to
support the EYC. There will be door prizes and a raffle, too! WE
NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST. There will be
two shifts of volunteers so you dont have to give up your whole
Saturday morning. If you would like to help, please contact
[email protected]
OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
The EYC will host an open house for prospective members on the
afternoon of June 21, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The open house
will feature a short slide show (about 6 minutes), a short tour
(about 15 minutes), and free sailboat rides (about 30 minutes) for
prospective members. If you would like to volunteer as a tour
guide, please contact [email protected]
5th Annual Fyr Ball Cookout
The Fyr Ball cookout is Saturday June 21 at 6 p.m. The cookout
takes place on the dock at the EYC on the busiest night in
Ephraim.
Everyone is welcome to come for a fun cookout. The O'Rourke,
Latreille and Richter dads will be grilling up brats, hotdogs and
chicken for everyone to enjoy. Please bring a side to share with
the group. Bring your own beverage and plan on staying to view the
fires burning the winter witch away. EYC is the place to view all
of the Ephraim festivities.
First Mates Events 2014
LAURA OROURKE
Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner! I know we
all can't wait for its arrival. 2014 is shaping up to be another
wonderfully exciting year at EYC. Here are a few important dates
for your calendars.
Monday, June 16 9 a.m. First Mates Coffee # 1 7 p.m. Bunco
Saturday, June 21 7:30 a.m. Fyr Ball Breakfast at Ephraim
Village Hall6 p.m. Fyr Ball Cookout on EYC Dock
Friday, July 4 7 p.m. Ice Cream SocialMonday, July 14 9 a.m.
First Mates Coffee #2Thursday, July 24 6 p.m. First Mates Pot
LuckTuesday, July 295 p.m. Women's RegattaFriday, August 1 6 p.m.
Regatta Welcome PartySaturday, Aug 2 109th Ephraim Regatta Brat
FestSaturday, Aug 96 p.m. Commodore's PartyWith all of these
fabulous social gatherings come several opportunities to volunteer!
Please plan on attending the First Mates Coffee for more details.
It is a great way to reconnect with friends and gear up for a busy
summer season!
Bunco 2014
Hello EYC Bunco ladies! It has been a long winter. I am looking
forward to our Monday night gatherings. Bunco is a fun, social,
dice game. No skill required! It is a wonderful way to connect with
other EYC ladies. We roll dice, enjoy snacks and beverages, and
chit chat while the sun sets on Eagle Harbor. There is no better
place to be than EYC with friends on Monday nights! We will start
on Monday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. If you are a Flying Scot racer, we
can always hold a spot for you to join in after sailing. We have
different hosts each week. A sign-up sheet will be posted. Hope to
see you there!.
EYC Bridge 2014
SUZANNE J. LISLE
Once again in 2014, the EYC will offer three types of bridge to
members: open play, lessons, and couples. The EYCs 2014 bridge
information flyer and bridge lesson registration form has now been
published.
Registration for bridge lessons is limited and is prioritized by
postmark date, so if you wish to register for bridge lessons, print
and mail your bridge lesson registration form as soon as possible.
No paper registration form will be mailed to you. The only way to
register for bridge lessons is by printing and mailing this online
form.
You can view and print the bridge information flyer and bridge
lesson registration form here:
http://eyc.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=fbd0f9ae65e26212ebb4c9515&id=a2164dc851&e=4609d0790e
or here:
http://eyc.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbd0f9ae65e26212ebb4c9515&id=b7809f095f&e=4609d0790e
Women on the Water! WOW!
Women -- whether youre in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, or
80s, theres a place for you at the Ephraim Yacht Club on the water!
This year, we are hoping to organize more activities for women on
the water whether its sailing, racing, cruising, power boating,
etc. Whether youre new to or experienced with boating and/or
sailing, there is a place for you off the dock and on the water!
While we have no formal schedule yet, we are seeking suggestions on
members' interests. If you have suggestions for a WOW activity,
please contact Nan Zimdars at [email protected] or Nancy Claypool
at [email protected]..
Art Gallery Tour By Trolley
SIBYLLE TASKER AND HEATHER ANDERSEN
EYC ladies and guests, please join us on the evening of June 25
for an art gallery tour by trolley!
The evening will begin with appetizers, wine and beer at the EYC
at 4:30 p.m. We will depart the EYC on the Door County Trolley at
5:30 p.m. and visit 3 Door County art galleries for a tour by the
local artist. Featured artists and studios will be Jim Ingwersen,
Jim Leatham, and a special surprise studio.
This is a unique opportunity to visit with local artists and see
their work. The tour will be approximately 2 1/2 hours. We will
return to the EYC to enjoy the sunset.
The cost is $75 per person. This event has very limited
capacity. Advance sign up is required. All proceeds from this event
will support EYC sailing scholarships. For more information and to
sign up, Heather Andersen [email protected]
So You Want to Be an EYC Instructor
JAY LOTT
Being an instructor at the EYC is the best summer job in Door
County. EYC students sometimes ask "What can I do to increase my
chances of being hired someday as an instructor?"
The EYC's hiring needs vary from year to year, so there can be
no guarantee that there will be a position open in any particular
year. Nor will every qualified applicant receive an offer of
employment. However, there are some things students can do to
increase their chances of someday being hired:
1. Become the best sailor you can be. Progress through the EYC's
lesson program as quickly as your age and size will allow. Enroll
in lessons for more than just two weeks each summer. Earn your
Skippers License. Enroll in the EYC's racing class multiple times.
Race as often as you can, in different kinds of boats, as both
skipper and crew. Sail with older, more experienced sailors. Sail
outside of lessons and racing. Go sailing when its very windy, to
develop heavy wind skills.
2. Sail outside the EYC, during seasons other than summer. Sail
on your high school team if there is one, or at your local yacht
club, if it offers a fall or spring program. Attend clinics. Travel
to race in regattas.
3. Gain proficiency in driving a powerboat. When driving a
powerboat, always do so in a safe and responsible manner. We are
watching you out there as you drive the family Whaler or Wave
Runner! If we see you wave jumping, driving too fast too close to
other boats, prop spraying, or otherwise driving in an unsafe
manner, that will count against you come hiring season.
4. Encourage your parents to invest in a sailboat, such as a
Laser Radial. There is a strong correlation between students who
own their own sailboat and sailing skill. With your own boat, you
can practice your sailing as often as you like, on your own
schedule.
5. Show enthusiasm for sailing. Juniors who show a mature,
positive, helpful, safe attitude at the EYC will be remembered come
hiring season.
6. To start work at the EYC, you will need to be at least 16
years old and you must have finished your sophomore year in high
school.
7. Get good grades. Good grades are an indicator that you pay
attention, work hard, and care about doing a good job, all of which
are essential qualities for EYC staff.
8. Don't get a reputation as a partier, drinker or drug user.
EYC staff are expected to be role models and to show up on time for
work, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, every day.
9. Be ready to commit to the EYC. The EYC will expect employees
to commit to a minimum work period, usually early June through
lesson Session E. The EYC will expect you to be available to work
at all times during that period, and not to request time off for
other activities like camps, summer school, family vacations,
church trips, sports practice, etc. The EYC expects its employees
to be flexible in their work hours, to make the EYC their first
work priority, and to get sufficient sleep. Therefore, EYC
employment is generally not compatible with second jobs.
10. Have your own housing. If the EYC doesn't have to find you a
place to stay, your chances of being hired are greater.
How Your Junior Can Become a Better Sailor, Faster
EYC parents and grandparents: are you wondering how your student
can become better at sailing, faster? The key to getting better is
to SPEND MORE TIME ON THE WATER STEERING A SAILBOAT.Here are some
ways how:
Buy a sailboat for your junior. Then they can go sailing
whenever they like, whenever the weather is best, with their
friends, without having to show up at a specific place at a
specific time. Used age-appropriate Optimist and Laser sailboats
are easy to find online, dont cost much, and can be resold when
your junior moves on to a bigger boat.
Encourage your junior to race. The EYC offers racing in four
kinds of sailboats, six days per week. The EYCs weekly races are
free of charge. The EYC offers racing appropriate for juniors of
every age and skill level, from beginners at age 8 in Optimists, to
younger teens racing Lasers and 420s, to older teens racing Flying
Scots against adult competition in the Ephraim Regatta. Racing is
the fastest way to become a better sailor!
Enroll in more lessons. Too many EYC juniors enroll in only one
week or two weeks of lessons each summerthen their parents wonder
why they are not progressing faster through the EYCs lesson
program. Two weeks is barely enough time to remember what was
learned last year. Enroll your junior in four weeks or six weeks of
lessons over two or three sessions.
Enroll your junior in both morning and afternoon lessons. There
is no rule which says sailing lessons have to be limited to three
hours per day. In fact, at many yacht clubs, the sailing lesson
program is all-day. You can make the EYCs program all-day, too, by
enrolling your student both mornings and afternoons.
Make your junior eligible to sail the EYC's boats unsupervised.
EYC juniors who meet age and lesson level requirements can take an
EYC sailboat for a free sail, outside of supervised lessons and
supervised racing. Parents must first sign a waiver and release
form. For more information on unsupervised junior sailing, see the
EYCs Safety Policy at www.eyc.org/member-info
Youth Activities 2014
EYC once again will host Youth Activities on Wednesday evenings
beginning June 25th through August 6th. Youth activities are open
to kids who have completed first grade.
Teen activities will take place on Thursday evenings beginning
June 26th through August 7th. Teen activities are open to EYC
members who have completed 8th grade.
If you are interested in helping with any activities or have any
questions, please contact Duska Pearson at [email protected]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the EYC (Or Not)
EYC members, did you know that the answers to just about all
your questions about the EYC can be found online? The EYC's website
includes:
* The EYC's 2014 schedule (eyc.org/schedule)
* Comprehensive information on sailing lessons, and a link to
enroll (eyc.org/lessons)
* A link to the EYC's online membership directory
(eyc.org/member-info)
* A list of the EYC's officers, Directors and committee chairs,
with contact information for each (eyc.org/contactus)
* A description of the benefits of joining the EYC, which you
can share with your friends who are not yet members
(eyc.org/membership)
* Information about racing, including event dates, Notices of
Race, sailing instructions, and race results (eyc.org/racing)
* Every e-mail the EYC has sent to its members since 2006, in
the form of a blog post, in a searchable database
(eyc.org/blog)
* Links to the EYC's photo gallery with over 6000 pictures
(eyc.org)
* How you can donate to the EYC (eyc.org/donate)
* A list of open volunteer opportunities (eyc.org/volunteer)
* An archive of back issues of the Eagle's Cry going all the way
back to Volume 1, Number 1 dated May 1, 1964
(eyc.org/eaglescry)
* Lots of other information about the EYC, including parking,
swimming, behavior, safety, and slip and locker policies; a list of
Skipper's License holders; a list of annual trophies and awards;
our mission statement (in the Articles of Incorporation); how we
organize and govern the EYC (in the By-Laws); a description of
reciprocal privileges; classified advertising; how to join US
Sailing at a discount; the EYC's history; and a list of EYC
Commodores from 1906 to today. All this can be found at
eyc.org/member-info
An EYC Membership Anecdote
JAY LOTT
From Linda and George Carey's book,Celebrating One Hundred
Years: The Ephraim Yacht Club 1906-2006:
In 1979, Guy and Dorie Bush owned an MC Scow and trailed it to
Ephraim for the summer, from their home in Texas. When Guy arrived,
he couldn't find a place to keep his boat, and someone suggested he
ask the Ephraim Yacht Club. He drove down to the club and
introduced himself to Skip Heidler, who was then the Activities
Director. Guy asked if there was any chance that he could rent
space for his scow at the EYC dock. Skip replied that wasn't
possible, because dock space was only for the use of members.
Guy said, "Oh, that's too bad. How do you get to be a
member?"
Skip answered, "Well, you have to know somebody at the club.
They have to recommend you."
Guy thought that was the end of his quest, because he was new to
the area, so he responded "I don't know anybody in the club."
"Yes you do," said Skip.
"Who?" asked Guy.
"You know me," said Skip. "Here's the form, and you can fill it
out." Then he added "It's a very exclusive club and very
expensive."
"Oh really," said Guy. "I don't know if I can afford it. I'm
just a school teacher. How much is it?"
Skip replied, "It's $35 per year and $10 for the house and dock
fee!"
Guy joined the EYC on the spot.
So, even back when the EYC had a paper membership application
which required a recommendation from an existing member, the EYC's
membership was, as a practical matter, open to all. When we applied
for our 501(c)(3) charitable status in 2004, we codified our open
membership policy in our by-laws. These days, applicants for
membership don't even need to know an EYC staffer for two minutes
in order to apply!
By the way, remember that new member Guy Bush who joined in
1979? In 1982, he was elected Commodore.
Donate to the EYC
Do you have surplus items which you could donate to the EYC? The
EYC would be grateful for your donation of boatsor equipment (or
cash, or appreciated securities).
The EYC relies on donations from members and friends to help
keep dues low and to keep EYC membership accessible. Because of its
educational and amateur athletic mission, the EYC is qualified as a
charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,and
therefore your donation is tax-deductible.
Among the items which the EYC would particularly like to receive
are:
*A used compact pickup truck (Chevy S-10 or Ford Ranger or
similar) orsimilar sizedSUV with an automatic transmission. We need
a dedicated EYC vehicle for towing and launching boats, and to run
errandsfor too long we have been depending on EYC volunteers and
staff to provide use of their personal vehicles for these
tasks.
* Flying Scot, Optimist, Laser and Club 420 sailboats, and sails
and equipment for them.
* Powerboats from 13 to 20 feet.
* Shore stations and similar boat lifts.
The EYC will also gladly accept other boats and marine items in
good condition which can be used in the EYCs programs or sold to
raise funds for the EYC. To donate, [email protected].
And, remember the EYC in your will!
Join or Renew Your US Sailing Membership at a Discount
As an EYC member, you can join US Sailing (or renew your US
Sailing membership) and enjoy a 20% reduction in your US Sailing
dues! To join US Sailing, go tohttp://eyc.org/member-info/ US
Sailing is the governing body of the sport of sailing in the United
States. Benefits of US Sailing membership include: Discountson many
regatta registration fees (including the Ephraim Regatta). Ability
to attend US Sailing courses, seminars and events, such as
instructor seminars, race committee seminars, and rules seminars.
US Sailing membership is required to maintain US Sailing
certifications (such as instructor certifications) in effect.
Subscriptions to a variety of online and print publications.
Heavily discounted member pricing in the US Sailing online store,
which includes many books, videos and other items valuable to
racing and cruising sailors. A free copy of the new 2013-2016
Racing Rules of Sailing booklet. Discounts and coupons from many
sponsors, including Hobie, West Marine, Sperry, and Hilton. Support
the sport of sailing, including the US Olympic and Paralympic
sailing teams.By joining US Sailing (orrenewing your membership)
through the EYC's link, you also help the EYC earn valuable credits
which the EYC can use to purchase equipment and publications to
benefit all EYC members.Join US Sailing today!
Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation
Did you know the EYC is a member of a regional association of
yacht clubs, the Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation? LMSRF
promotes sail racing competition on Lake Michigan for offshore,
youth, and one-design sailors. It also provides racing information
through its newsletters, e-mails, and website, as well as
educational programs on race management and judging.You can visit
and join LMSRF at www.lmsrf.org. Most EYC members will be eligible
to join LMSRF at the Regular Member level ($50), or as an Associate
Member ($10) or Junior Member ($10).Even if you do not choose to
join LMSRF, you can sign up to receive its free and very
informative monthly newsletter online at:
http://lmsrf.org/lmsrf/index.php/news/2013-news
Racing Report
ADAM J. MOORE
As I write this, the sun comes out about once a week; we have
high temperatures slightly above freezing; the pot holes are the
size of Optimists; and the snow has melted down to only a foot
deep. Yes, spring is in the air here in the Upper Midwest. It is
time to start planning for the summer racing season at EYC!
It is hard to believe but the first summer race at the EYC is
less than 60 days away, and we have some new ideas for some great
racing this summer. I wanted to highlight a few changes for the
2014 season. With our new expanded Optimist fleet, we now have
enough boats to allow all ages to compete on every Optimist race
date. Competitors will still be divided into Red and Blue fleets by
age during the races. This will give our Opti sailors more chances
to compete against their friends of similar abilities. This will
translate to a better racing experience for all participants and
more chances to win for our young sailors. For the formerly young
sailors, we have added an expanded Laser Masters class this summer.
We have all been there, a beautiful Friday evening, you skip out on
your last meeting at work to race up to Door County, running the
speed trap at the bridge, checking your watch as you are stuck
behind the old camper trailer on Hwy. 42, all so that you can get
to the Friday night Laser races only to find out that, not only are
you the oldest guy there, you are the oldest by 25 years! While it
is still fun to compete with the young guns, when you cite USYRU
Rules for Yacht Racing rules, they all look at you funny and you
long for someone to share a beer with after the races.Well we have
a solution for that at the EYC! We are expanding our summer Laser
Masters series. Masters will be scored in the series in which you
race, but you will also receive separate Masters scoring. So, if
you are the only Master at the race, you will be rewarded with a
first place finish in the Masters fleet for your trouble,
explaining how USYRU became US Sailing and, if there are other
Masters at that race, you will be rewarded with great competition
and hopefully, camaraderie and adult beverages after the races;
loser buys the first round! The Masters fleet scores will be
compiled at the end of the season and we will score your best five
races, so you need not be present at every race to win. In addition
to the new Laser Masters series, we have changed the Laser fleet
races from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. Well, what
incentive will I have to duck out of the Friday afternoon long-term
paper clip procurement strategy meeting, you ask? Well, if you
still decide to duck out on your Friday afternoon work
responsibilities and head up to the EYC for the Friday races, we
will have our new expanded fleet of 420s racing on Friday evenings.
If you have not felt the sting of the traveler bar on your shin
during a roll tack since the days of big hair and the Cure, this
race is a lot of fun! Bring someone to crew or come down and race
with the EYC juniors and you can relive your USYRU youth sailing
days on a 420 as you watch the sun set over Horseshoe Island. This
is a great time, and in the few times that I have been able to
participate, I can tell you that both the juniors and I had a great
time. We both learned a few things about sailing and life.Some
important dates to remember for this summer: The first opportunity
to race at the EYC will be Saturday, June 14th; the Fyr Ball
Regatta will be June 21; the Family Regatta will be June 28; the
Rich Hall Junior Regatta will be July 19-20; the Optimist Regatta
will be July 26-27; the Women's Regatta will be July 29; and the
main event of the summer will be August 1-2-3, the 109th sailing of
the Ephraim Regatta. Please mark your calendars and as always, we
are looking to have another successful racing season at the EYC, so
your participation is the key!We are currently looking for helpers
and chase boats for the Ephraim Regatta. This is a great way to
participate in the action if you cannot commit the time to sail. We
are looking for people to assist with registration, setting marks,
driving EYC chase boats, and are also looking for power boaters who
are willing to spend the day on the water in their own boat setting
marks and assisting the Race Committee. Please contact Adam Moore
[email protected] or Nancy Claypool
[email protected] for volunteer opportunities.The snow will
melt, the ice will thaw and we will be racing in the sunshine on
the gin clear waters of tropical Eagle Harbor before you can spell
Polar Vortex. See you on the water!
Flying Scot Midwest District Championship Regatta
The 2014 Flying Scot Midwest District Championship Regatta will
be hosted by Flying Scot Fleet 135 at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club
June 27-29.
For more information, keep an eye
onsheridanshoreyachtclub.com
The Midwest District Championship is always a fun time, and
features the most competitive Flying Scot racing in the Midwest.
This year's venue will afford EYC members an opportunity to show
off their home-grown big-water skills on the big waters of Lake
Michigan.
Online Membership Directory
Did you know the EYC has an online membership directory?
Thats right, in addition to the annual printed membership
directory that you receive when you join or renew your membership,
the EYC maintains a complete and up-to-date membership directory
online. The online directory is available at no cost at any time.
Access is restricted to current EYC Family, Senior, Single, Life
and Honorary members.
The online membership directory has several advantages over the
printed directory. It can be accessed from anywhere as long as you
have Internet access. And, it is more current than the printed
directory. The printed directory does not contain new members who
join after April 1, nor does it contain members who renew their
memberships after April 1.
The online directory is password-protected. To access the online
directory, go to www.eycwi.clubexpress.com, then click member
login.
Then log in using the same username and password that you used
to renew your membership. (If you forgot, there is a link you can
use to retrieve your username or password.)
Then click membership directory.
Introduce a Friend to the EYC
The EYC loses approximately 10% of its members every year, just
by normal attrition. Just to keep our membership at the current
healthy level, we will need to add forty new Family, Senior and
Single members in 2014!
So, the EYC asks each of its members to introduce a friend to
the EYC in 2014. There are a lot of great ways to introduce a
friend to the EYC. Bring your friend to an EYC party as your guest.
Take your friend sailing in an EYC boat. Stop by on a hot summer
afternoon and go swimming with your friend.
For a complete description of member benefits, see
eyc.org/membership. But remember, the best EYC membership benefits
are the lifelong friendships which each of us makes.
EYC membership is open to all, with no sponsorship,
recommendation, residency or invitation required.
Parking Q & A (With Harrison Ford)
The EYC has onlythree parking spaces.The EYC hasalmost 500
members. As a result,the EYChasa parking policy. Members
arereminded to follow the parking policy, which can be viewed
atwww.eyc.org/member-infoParking Policy Questions and Answers:
Q: Why does the EYC need to have a parking policy?
A: With approximately 500 members, the number of cars arriving
and seeking to park at the EYC at certain times can be very high.
This causes issues of traffic safety, and fairness to fellow
members. In addition, when EYC members occupy or block the private
parking spaces of Ephraim Yacht Harbor slip holders, that could
damage the EYCs good relationship with its neighbor, the EYH.
Q: What are the safety issues?
A: The following prohibited practicesare hazardous, especially
with so many EYC juniors running around: stopping on the shoulder
of Hwy. 42 to drop off or pick up passengers; stopping behind EYC
or EYH parking spots to drop off or pick up passengers; and driving
down the EYCs driveway to the lower level.
Q: What are the fairness issues?A: Among other things, when you
stop or double-park behind a vehicle parked in an EYC space, you
block that space.
Q: Cant Idouble-park behind someoneif I know that person and if
I remain available to move my car when asked?
A: No, because then others will think double-parking is OK and
will double-park behind people they dont even know. Also, by
double-parking, you are so close to Hwy. 42 traffic that your
vehicle constitutes a safety hazard.
Q: Why is it the EYCs business if I park in, or block, a private
parking space belonging to an Ephraim Yacht Harbor slip holder?
A: The EYC wants to maintain its good relationship with the EYH.
The EYH helps out the EYC in a lot of ways, including by providing
water, the ability to temporarily tie boats to the EYH pier, the
use of the EYH driveway to access the EYC pier, and more. EYH slip
holders pay a lot of money to rent their parking spaces and they
should be able to use those spaces without having to wait for an
EYC member to get out of the way.
Q: But I am only blocking a private EYH space for a minute or
two.
A: That space and the entire EYH parking lot is PRIVATE
PROPERTY. You wouldnt want that EYH parking space owner to show up
at your house and block your driveway, would you?
Q: Doesnt the EYCreally have four parking spaces?
A: The fourth space is marked only for very short term loading
and unloading of persons and gear. Please unload quickly, then
promptly move your vehicle to make room for the next EYC
member.
Q: Cant I park on the grass just north of the EYCs parking
lot?
A: No. We put a no parking sign on a metal post there. If you
park there, you will break the signpost and scratch your car.
Possibly your fuel tank will be punctured, resulting in a fiery
explosion.
Q: Please, cant I park on the grass just for a minute? I have an
old car and I dont care if it gets scratched or exploded.
A: No. By parking on the grass, you block the handicapped
/senior entrance to the clubhouse. You also kill the beautiful
green grass, which the EYCs volunteer Clubhouse Chairman has
labored mightily to grow. You also block the view of persons
backing out of the EYCs three parking spaces.
Q: Well, where should I park, then?
A: Members are encouraged to leave the EYCs three parking spaces
for our more senior members. Members are invited to park at the
public parking lot on the corner of Spruce Street and Hwy. 42, just
a short, healthy, 100-yard walk from the EYC. Also, you can park at
Andersons Dock, just a block north of the EYC.
Q: I need to get to Leroy's for coffee before the line gets too
long. Those parking and drop-off places are too far away from the
EYC and will cost me an extra five minutes.
A: [In a grumpy voice like Harrison Ford when asked whether Han
Solo can beat up James T. Kirk] A hundred yards is too far for you
to walk? Back whenthe EYCwas a kid,ithad to walkfive miles to
school all year round, uphill both ways, barefoot, in two feet of
snow, carrying a tinderbox and a dead possum.
Q: Er, OK then! Are there exceptions to the parking rules?
A: There are a very few limited exceptions, including for
dropping off handicapped persons. See the Parking Policy
atwww.eyc.org/member-infofor details.
Volunteer!
The Ephraim Yacht Club is volunteer-managed, and could not exist
without the thousands of hours of volunteer time donated every year
by its members. As the EYC grows, its important to spread the
volunteer load so that no one person is required to carry too much
of it. The EYC is constantly seeking the right volunteer for the
right position.
Some of the EYCs available volunteer positions are described at
www.eyc.org/volunteer. However, this is by no means a comprehensive
list. Volunteer positions are available for persons of all skills
and regardless of how much or how little time you are able to
give.
Current volunteer opportunities include Advertising Sales Chair,
Development Chair, Endowment Chair, Grant Writer, House Committee
and Dock Committee members, Photographer, and Video Producer.To
find out more about any of these opportunities, contact
[email protected]
If you would like to volunteer to help the EYC, either in one of
the positions listed, or in some other capacity, please
[email protected]. Or, you can contact the appropriate
committee chairperson see the list of chairpersons at
www.eyc.org/contactus
Help the EYC Build Its Photo Gallery
If you have good photos of EYC people or events, please submit
your photos to the EYC. The EYC will post the photos in its public
online photo archive
atwww.flickr.com/photos/ephraimyachtclub/collections.
Your photos may also be used in the Eagles Cry.
Do you think that would take too much time? How about submitting
just your three FAVORITE 2013 EYC photos?We especially like good
sailing action photos, and photos of EYC members and juniors having
fun at various EYC events and activities. We also like older photos
scanned into digital format!
You can submit your photos by e-mail [email protected]. If you
have too many photos to e-mail, contact [email protected] learn
alternative methods to submit your photos. Alternatively, you can
share your photos on the EYCs Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/EphraimYachtClub
Max & Lindy Robinette Memorial Concert
On Friday, June 20th The Midsummer's Music Festival concert at
the Hardy Gallery will be in honor of Max and Lindy Robinette.
We all know that Max was active in the EYC and Ephraim
Historical Foundation. The Midsummer's Music Festival wanted all
members to be aware of the intent of this concert.
Tickets for June 20 may be purchased online at
anytime.www.MidsummersMusic.com.There have already been memorial
donations made in support of this concert.
Memorial Service for Weed Vail
The memorial service for Malcolm D. Vail will be held on
Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Blossomburg Cemetery in
Peninsula State Park
EYC PublishingFran Morof and Nancy Claypool
Spring 2014
Eagles Cry Spring 2014Eagles Cry Spring 2014
Ephraim Yacht Club, Inc.P.O. Box 331, Ephraim, WI 54211THERE
WILL ALWAYS BE AN EPHRAIM REGATTA
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Ephraim Yacht Club 2014 Schedule
DateDayTimeEvent
24-MaySat9:00 a.m.Spring Clean-Up / Clubhouse opening work
day
25-MaySun5:00 p.m.Cruising Rendezvous / Raft-Up / Picnicat
Horseshoe Island or Nicolet Bay
27-MayTues9:00 a.m.Club opens for the season
2-JunMon1:00 p.m.Start Open Play Bridge
3-JunTues 4:00 p.m.Start Couples Bridge
9-JunMon9:00 a.m.Start Lesson Session A (one week) (mornings
only)
12-JunThurs9:30 a.m.Start Bridge Lessons
14-JunSat9:00 a.m. Start Flying Scot SaturdayRaces
14-JunSat1:00 p.m.Start Laser Saturday Races
15-JunSun9:00 a.m.Start Optimist Sunday Races
15-JunSun1:00 p.m.Start420and Laser Sunday Races
16-JunMon9:00 a.m.Start Lesson Session B (two weeks) (mornings
only)
16-JunMon9:00 a.m.First Mates Coffee #1
16-JunMon5:00 p.m.Start Flying Scot Monday Races
16-JunMon7:00 p.m.Start Bunco
17-JunTue5:00 p.m.Start Optimist Tuesday Races
18-JunWedTBDStart Wednesday Junior Activities
19-JunThurs5:00 p.m.Start Optimist Thursday Races
19-JunThursTBDStart Thursday Teen Activities
20-JunFri5:00 p.m.Start420 FridayRaces
21-JunSat7:30 a.m.Pancake Breakfast at Ephraim Village Hall to
benefit the EYC's Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund (ends
10:30 a.m.)
21-JunSat9:00 a.m.Fyr Bal Regatta (and Saturday Flying Scot
races)
21-JunSat2:00 p.m.Open House for prospective new members (ends
4:30 p.m.)
21-JunSat6:00 p.m.Fyr Bal Family Cookout (and bonfires and
fireworks)
25-JunWeds4:30 p.m.Ladies wine, cheese, and art gallery trolley
tour
28-JunSat9:00 a.m.Family Regatta (and Saturday Flying Scot
races)
28-JunSat6:00 p.m.Opening Social
30-JunMon9:00 a.m.Start Lesson Session C (two weeks)
3-JulThurs6:00 p.m.Cruising Rendezvous / Raft-Up /cookoutat Egg
Harbor (for fireworks)
4-JulFri7:00 p.m.Ice Cream Social (bring a topping)
5-JulSat6:00 p.m.Cruising Rendezvous / Raft-Up / cookout at Fish
Creek (for fireworks)
10-JulThurs9:00 a.m.Laser Clinic (through July 11)
11-JulFri9:00 a.m.Laser Clinic continues
12-JulSat9:00 a.m.Team Racing Clinic (through July 13)
13-JulSun9:00 a.m.Team Racing Clinic continues
14-JulMon9:00 a.m.Start Lessons Session D (two weeks)
14-JulMon1:30 p.m.Women's adult racing class (through July
18)
14-JulMon9:00 a.m.First Mates Coffee #2
18-JulFri7:30 p.m.Men's Night on the Dock
19-JulSat2:00 p.m.Rich Hall Junior Regatta (ages 12-17); no
Laser races this afternoon
20-JulSun10:00 a.m.Rich Hall Junior Regatta continues; morning
Optimist races will take place in afternoon instead; no afternoon
420 or Laser races
20-JulSunnoonPicnic for Rich Hall Junior Regatta competitors,
parents and volunteers
24-JulThurs6:00 p.m.First Mates Pot Luck -- Ephraim's OldVillage
Hall
26-JulSat2:00 p.m.Optimist Regatta
27-JulSun10:00 a.m.Optimist Regatta continues
27-JulSunnoonPicnic for Optimist Regatta competitors, parents
and volunteers
28-JulMon9:00 a.m. Start Lessons Session E (two weeks)
29-JulTues5:30 p.m.Women's Regatta
1-AugFri6:00 p.m.Ephraim Regatta Welcome Party
2-AugSat11:00 a.m.109th Consecutive Annual Ephraim Regatta
2-AugSat6:00 p.m.38th Annual Bratfest (at Klein's)
3-AugSun10:00 a.m.Ephraim Regatta continues
4-AugMon5:00 p.m.Final Flying Scot Monday Races
5-AugTues5:00 p.m.Final Optimist Tuesday Races
7-AugThurs9:30 a.m.Last day of Bridge lessons
7-AugThurs5:00 p.m.Final Optimist Thursday Races
8-AugFri5:00 p.m.Final420 FridayRaces
9-AugSat9:00 a.m.Annual Membership Meeting
9-AugSat9:00 a.m.Final Optimist Sunday (Blue Fleet) races moved
to this time
9-AugSat10:00 a.m.Board of Directors Meeting
9-AugSat1:00 p.m.Final Laser Saturday races
9-AugSat6:00 p.m.Commodore's Party at Peninsula School of Art,
Fish Creek
10-AugSun9:00 a.m.Final Flying Scot Saturday races moved to this
time
10-AugSun1:00 p.m.Final420 and Laser SundayRaces
11-AugMon9:00 a.m.Start Lesson Session F (one week)
13-AugWedTBDFinal junior activities
21-AugThurs9:30 a.m.Start Thursday morning Open Bridge
30-AugSat9:00 a.m.Clubhouse clean-up / closing work day
30-AugSatnoonAwards ceremony and picnic
30-AugSat5:00 p.m.Cruising rendezvous picnic / fireworks Sister
Bay Marina Fest
29-SepMon1:00 p.m.Last day of Bridge
30-SepTuesClub Closed for the Season
FIND UPDATES TO THIS SCHEDULE AT: www.eyc.org
Note: Series race times given are for the draw for EYC members
to use EYC-owned boats. Series races are scheduled to begin one
hour after the drawing time. Times given for regattas which are not
also series races are the time of the scheduled start of the first
race. This Schedule is not official or definitive with respect to
race times. Consult the appropriate Notice of Race located at
www.eyc.org/racing for definitive times and rules governing all EYC
races.
Welcome Aboard
EYC welcomes the following new 2014 members
Will and Leah BungenerApple Valley, MNChildren: Ava
Elliott CroweSummerland, CA
Giorgio Gimelli & Ellie GolestanianMadison, WISummer:
Baileys HarborChildren: Nicolas and Matthew
Michael Hoffmann and Lynn Allen-HoffmannEphraim, WISummer:
Sister BayChildren: Kristen, Claire, and Natalie
Lindsay and Kevin KeepperCharlottesville, VA
Sara and Colin KnightWinnetka IllinoisChildren: Will, George,
and Henry
Julie and Russell LokunArlington Heights, ILSummer:
EphraimChildren: Samuel and Jack
Jeff and Randi MannDe Pere, WI
Mark and Marylee PrestiThiensville, WISummer: Ephraim
Alison ScattergoodSister Bay, WI
Walter and Kathy Vail IIBaileys Harbor, WI
PassagesEYC wishes to express its condolences to the families of
these members who are no longer with us.Malcolm D. "Weed" VailDoris
B. PriceDr. Arthur C. HuntleyMaxwell A. "Max" Robinette.