June 2010 - The Grand Bend Yacht Club

June 2010 Issue
Soundings
Harbour Lights
by Sylvia K. Gozzard
club website
Contents
In Sounding’s April issue, our
last port proceeding North,
was Kincardine. Pictured to
the right is:
Port Elgin
where range lights make the entrance into the harbour easy. The
attendants at the concrete, gas dock on the starboard side directs
boaters to floating slips.
Harbour Lights
Upcoming Events
Launch Pics
Fun Pics
Bulletin Board
WorkDay Pics
Brunch Pics
Sail Past Pics
Regatta Pics
Sailing School
Greetings
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South Breakwater
Port Elgin is the largest,
Lake Huron, marina before
Tobermory. Any needed items
not currently on board, need
picking up before departing. It’s
a busy port. We’ve seen power
vessels filling up with wallets
greatly decreased in size.
Chantry Island/Southampton
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for
Cdn
P o w e r
and
Sail
Sq u a d ro n
courses.
Lighthouse: White cylindrical tower,
flashing white 4 second intervals, on
the east side of the island west from
Saugeen/Southampton.
Port Franks, June 5th a Boat-Pro
(PCOC) seminar will be offered
starting at 1230.
Southampton dockage isn’t inviting,
but very useful as a port of refuge.
(Nominal range 6 nautical miles)
Height above water 31.6 metres.
(Approved Boating Handbooks
will be available for $16.00 and
CDs for $5.00) PCOC Challenge
Exam, Port Franks Yacht Club,
June 6th at 10:00 a.m.
cont’d
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Saugeen/Southampton Pier, South
Saugeen/Southampton, Rear
Click link for light listing
Stokes Bay
Stokes Bay
Range Light, rear
Front Range Light
Harbour Lights
continued to
July issue
Our sailing trawler, Scorpio, drafts 30” and we
had a great time staying in Stokes Bay. The
people were friendly and for ten dollars, the
government docks provided space. Stores
were not within walking distance.
Most sailing boats avoid all marinas after
Southampton and do not put into ports before
Tobermory.
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Upcoming Events
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Port Franks Race #1
Saturday, June 5
Spring Series #2, Sunday, June 13
Spring Series #3, Sunday, June 20
Grand Bend 30, Saturday, June 26
Thursday, July 1, Canada Day
Beach Fireworks
Canada Day Party, Saturday, July 3
FOUND
Bill Vezina found a Mustang
inflatable life jacket on one
of the posts near Bill Morrison`s
boat after everyone was gone from the May
24 weekend. It’s inside the Clubhouse.
Approximately fifteen volunteer boaters are
needed to take a minimum of two (one Big
(mentor) and one mentee, a Little Brother or
Little Sister) for a short sailboat trip. The date
for the outing is currently set for Tues, July
27th. Members willing to participate should
indicate their involvement by sending an email
to: W.D. (Bill) Newton
WANTED
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email editor
if interested
Mast Climber or Tree Trimmer available
Jesse Kazdlecik
519-719-2273 or Cell 519-318-2855
Jesse lives in Grand Bend
Launch Pics:
Submitted by Cat McMahon
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Some days, nothing goes right!
Fun Pics
Boat washed in very hot water
Sign of
the
times!
Bulletin Board
GBYC
A variety of Wearables as well as a Club Burgee
are for sale. Burgees $5.00. The catalogue of
clothing is inside the clubhouse. Please make
cheques for these items payable to Simply Sew
and leave your payment and order on the
mantel for Cat McMahon to pick up.
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WorkDay Pics
The day began cool with rain and deteriorated over time
Submitted by George Dutka
Dock repairs
The hearty lunch helped Club
workers maintain
equilibrium for the work
that needed doing.
Below and left: New member, Dan Mueller’s
MacGregor 26, Interlude, being tossed by the
waves coming down the river!
Leo Ducharme, trimming the poplars
As the day wore on, whitecaps developed
in the ramp area. Dave Bannister’s boat,
Respite, heeled tied up to the dock.
Bayfield
Harbour,
late in the
day, wind and
wave pictures
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Brunch Pics
Submitted by George Dutka and Bill Newton
The Commodore’s Brunch was again an event that brought
out the best for the membership who expected the best.
Eggs Benedict was served by Rear Commodore, Dave
Maguire, (always in a race to be on time with the rest of
the meal.) Pancakes were a duo effort by Treasurer, Ole
Hammerberg, (best bottom) and club member, Harry Harris,
(always hairy.) Vice Commodore, Ray Rogolino, (always a
ray of light) as head chef, steered us to the finish line. Fresh
fruit kabobs were prepared by Past Commodore,
Bill Morrison, (smiley.) The bacon was a cooking
contest to see if Commodore Bill could stay on
his feet long enough to finish the job. How can
we forget the introduction by Lorraine Hunter
(across the river, cottager and sailboat owner),
that wet our taste buds with her delicious
desserts (she created a task of bettering herself
for next time.)
The weather broke in our favour and the Club’s annual sail past for Commodore, Bill
Newton, took place and, was able to stand without falling for the whole sail past.
Thanking all who participated, it was GREAT!
Commodore Bill
Brunch Cooks
Back: Ole Hammerberg,
Ray Rogolino, Bill Morrison
Front: Bill Newton, Dave Maguire,
Harry Harris
Lorraine Hunter,
Ausable River
neighbour-bacon and desserts
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Sail Past Pics
Submitted by George Dutka
Masked, mixed, ethnicity Vikings? L0L
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Regatta Pic
Submitted by Dave Bannister
Victoria Day
Weekend Regatta
Races, Day #1
Becalmed
Victoria Day Weekend Regatta Races, Day #2
Cancelled, due to lack of wind
Adult Sailing School offered, July 19 to 23rd, in the
Sailing School
evenings 6-9 PM. It is an on the water school in small sailboats (weather permitting) with the opportunity to obtain up
to White Sail 3. The 16 places for junior sailing are filled.
The school can be customized to ability level with ‘some’
elements of Bronze. Eight spots are available at a cost of
i$175 per person. Let Bill know if you or anyone you know
might be interested. First come - first served. Contact Bill
Morrison
Wanted, to rent a boat and captain for a sunset sail. - July 10th
I am wondering if you
could put in the newsletter, wanting to find a captain with a sailboat that would take myself and four
friends for a birthday sunset cruise for an hour or two on the above date. We are regulars at the
Oakwood every year and wanted to arrange something special for one of the women for her birthday. No food or drink is necessary. We would obviously provide compensation for the time and effort by
the captain (s) and expense for the cruise. Thanks. I can be reached by email
Jennifer R. Evans
(416) 322-6426 or cell (416) 806-7597
Editor’s comments: Google and you’ll find this lady worked as a mediator for the Department of
Jusitice and Dept of Labour. If you reply, make sure you don’t guarantee wind! L0L
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Greetings
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