June 2015 - Frenchman`s Bay Yacht Club

Frenchman’s Bay Yacht
Club
June, 2015 fbyc.ca
Established 1938
A perfect day for Sailpast 2015, warm sun, blue skies and good winds.
Commodore’s Report,
Erick Magi
The Commodore’s Report is not
available at this time.
Vice Commodore’s Report
Glen Dickson
Well, wasn’t that a party! What a fabulous day
for Sailpast. The skies cleared up after a few days of
rain, and while there was a bit of a cool breeze, it
was pleasant for everyone to enjoy an afternoon sail
after the ceremonies.
I’d like to thank everyone who pitched in to make
the day a success. Lori Robinson and her team did a
wonderful job making sure everyone was fed at
lunch, and Taylor kept the bar moving with little
wait for a beverage all day.
All told, we had approx. 160 people in attendance,
and I believe 46 boats on the water. Given that
many had more than one member on board, we
believe that about 70 members were accounted for
during the on water ceremony. That may very well
be a record considering there’s only 95 Active
members.
The new patio and awning were a big hit.
Unfortunately our 2 new tables didn’t arrive in time,
but they are coming to give us room for 64 people
on the patio alone.
Now I intend to take a bit of a breather for July and
August, and try to enjoy the club a bit. It’s been a
whirlwind for the last 2 months.
Sailpast Photos by Fred Wolfel
Sailpast Photo by Louis Strekas
Sailpast Photos by Bob Hess
“Anyone know this guy? Would Fred
Astaire have been worried?”
We must free ourselves of the
hope that the sea will ever rest.
We must learn to sail in high
winds.
Aristotle Onassis
Junior Sail Report
Andrea Zeeb
Kevin Susman, Ron’s son, in the 2015 Sailpast
Procession
It’s June. And there is SOOOO much happening!
Firstly though I’d like to personally thank all of the
volunteers and generous donations from the
membership for making our club look so beautifulnew patio, covered outdoor dining area and lighting,
fresh paint, new fencing separating the Junior Club,
a new lighthouse at the edge of Dock B, etc. For
everyone that is coming to visit the club, and for
returning junior sailors, they will be truly
impressed. I know I am.
Sailing school begins on June 29. All indications
are that we will have good enrolment over the
summer, which is a welcome relief. The challenge
with getting new campers/school attendees is really
akin to getting new people into the senior club. But
we’re getting there. Our sailing school is a great
place for your kids, grandkids, neighbours kids,
friend’s kids, etc. Please talk us up to them.
Some of the 420’s need a little fibreglass repair. If
you can help out, that would be great- at your
earliest convenience, but before June 20, when we
need the boats. Volunteer hours will be logged.
Meghan, Ceilidh and Connor will thank you.
Speaking of volunteers…….We need them for
Wednesday night BBQ, Friday night dinners – sign
up on the bulletin board in the main hallway. And
most crucial of all we need volunteers for The Get
out on the Water day - June 20.
GET OUT ON THE WATER!
We have a full house on Saturday June 20 90
people are coming throughout the day, and several
are on a waiting list! If we could secure more
keelboats, I am certain that FBYC could handle as
many as 100 or more. The schedule of visitors to
sailboats is coming out this weekend, and if you can
volunteer your boat – send me an email –
[email protected] and we’ll get you on the list. Not
comfortable taking people out on your boat – help
us on land – Send me an email if you can help either
way.
This TRY IT day is designed to get more people on
the water, and interested in the sport we hold so
dear. If you recall Glen’s April Sailpast message, re
the demographics of the club – we really need to
increase our membership, get younger sailors and
families into the club and this is a perfect venue for
it. Come out and volunteer- on land, or at sea. We
need you. We thank you for your support.
Mike Brajac
[email protected]
A great turnout on new members’ night. A special
welcome to the new members from the ―cruising‖
section of the club which happens to fall under the
name of the Power Boat Committee. One does not
have to own a Power Boat to go on club cruises!
Basically, a group of us get together and visit
another club and that club visits FBYC. At the
club we visit, we often get together for a shared
supper or find the bar and share a drink or two. If
you want to go off and do your own thing that is
fine too. To facilitate slip assignments, sign-up
sheets are posted usually 4-6 weeks in advance of
the cruise date. You end up with a guaranteed slip
on a weekend, which depending on the weather and
weekend may be hard to come by, particularly with
some of the Toronto area clubs.
The first cruise this season will be to Ashbridge’s
Bay Yacht Club on July 25/26 which is a short jaunt
from Queen Street. This also happens to be the
same weekend of the Beaches Jazz Festival. Last
year we visited THSC during this same weekend
and took in the Festival as well. It is a great to see
it without worrying about where to park your car or
dock your boat! ABYC expects it to be a busy
weekend and consequently, we have agreed to go
―boat-for-boat‖ exchange. I have put up a sign-up
sheet with 15 spaces on it. When this is full, I will
get in touch with ABYC and see where they are at
in terms of numbers. I am expecting good numbers
from ABYC coming to FBYC. Apparently they
were already at 6 boats, and the sign-up sheet had
just gone up with no promotion at all.
The lousy weather to date has already shortened the
season for some. Why not make the most of it and
get out and participate in a club cruise? If you are
anxious about participating in your first cruise,
please let me know and I can endeavour to pair you
up with a ―cruising buddy‖. Also, I would be glad
to answer any questions you may have about our
club cruises. Also for the new members, I think
you will find the membership of FBYC to be
welcoming and knowledgeable. If someone hasn’t
been to a place on the lake (or beyond) they likely
know someone who has been. Feel free to ask
around if you have any questions about destinations.
Reciprocal Cruise Dates for 2015
July 25/26—ABYC—note—exchange with ABYC
will be boat-for boat—since this is Jazz Festival
weekend.
August 1/3 –QCYC—kids cruise focus—Hit Centre
Island with your kids. Adults without kids and
empty nesters (boaters) welcome as well.
Sept 5-7—LSYC—Labour Day weekend—
somewhat close to the Air Show!
Sept 26/27—BPYC
Raft-Up—Sept. 12
Incoming Cruise July 26-28 DYC—If any FBYC
members wish to cross the Lake, I can arrange a slip
for you at DYC during this time. It is a good start
to a vacation cruise.
No cruises planned in June due to other events at
the club.
Rear Commodore Fleet
Bob Hickson
[email protected]
416-919-2297
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WYC - Whitby 50 – June 19 & 20
FBYC – Singer Long Distance – July 4 & 5
Bluffers Distance – August 8
WYC – Whitby 100 – September 11 & 12
ABYC – Donald Summerville – September
26
Boats competing in these races will be scored as
both a Club event and as the TELDS Series. Sounds
exciting for those of us that enjoy distance racing
but do not have time to get back and forth to PCYC.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
JUNE 17, 24, & JULY 1, 8, 15, 22
FBYC Summer 1 Series Wednesday night races.
First warning signal is 18:50.
JUNE 19 & 20 – Friday & Saturday
The Whitby 50 is the first race in the Toronto East
Long Distance Series. The race is hosted by Whitby
Yacht Club. There is a Friday evening start at WYC
to Leslie Spit and back to WYC – distance
approximately 50 nm.
Last week’s Sailpast was one of the most
memorable in my memory with great weather and
an amazing number of boats participating. Thanks
Glen Dickson for a great event.
The photograph of me was taken by Bryan
Buttigieg. For those of you that might be
wondering, the WW2 RCAF ensign was recently
given to me by my Father. He asked me to fly it on
special occasions. Sailpast seemed like a perfect
opportunity as the following day was his 94th
birthday.
The Spring Race Series has now ended and Summer
1 will start next week. Due to the number of boats
racing, we will be splitting the White Sail Fleet into
faster and slower boats starting with this series.
There will now be three starts so make sure that you
attend the Skippers Meeting on Wednesday June
17th at 5:45 to get the details.
There appears to be a great deal of interest in the
―Toronto East Long Distance Series (TELDS)‖ and
we are expecting a number of boats from the east
end Clubs to participate in the Whitby 50 next
weekend.
JULY 4 & 5 – Saturday & Sunday
The Singer Long Distance Race is the second race
in the Toronto East Long Distance Series, We are
the host Club for this race. The start will be
Saturday morning and the course will be FBYC,
Niagara mark, Leslie spit returning to FBYC –
distance approximately 70 nm.
JULY 18 - Saturday
Single handed race. Skippers Meeting @ 10:00 with
start at 11:00
JULY 25 & 26 Weekend
Steeple Chase Race & Scavenger Hunt. This race
coincides with the Club Cruise to ABYC. Same
destination with a few sailing challenges thrown in
and a Scavenger hunt to be done on your boat
during the sail to ABYC.
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FBYC Calendar of Events
June 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Board Meeting
1930 Regatta
Room
7
2
Adult Keel
Course 1 flag
room
8
14
3
Fri
9
10
Spring Series #6
16
Adult Keel
Course 3 flag
room
Sat
4
Spring Series #5
Adult Keel 2 flag
room & OSA 79 regatta room
15
Loshers #3
Thu
5
New Members
Night Flag Room
11
12
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
17
18
Summer I
Series # 1
22
23
Adult Keel
Course #2 wk1
flag room
19
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio /fri pm dinner
28
29
24
25
Summer I
Series # 2
13
Loshers # 2
TELDS Whitby 50
21
6
Sail Past 2015 &
20
TELDS Whitby 50
Junior Open
House / OSA Get
on the Water / Big
Brothers / Sisters
Sail
26
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
27
Private Function
Lawn/flag rm - pm
Channel Opening
30
Adult Keel
Course #2 wk2
flag room
27 cont –private
function flag rm 712
July 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
2
CANADA DAY
Summer I
Series # 3
5
TELDS Singer
LD
6
Board Meeting
1930 Regatta
Room
12
LO 300
13
7
Mock Race
Seminar 7:00
19
8
9
15
16
21
22
23
26
Reciprocal
Cruise ABYC
(Boat for Boat)
Steeplechase
27
July 26 to Aug 2
LYRA - Sodus
Bay
28
24
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
29
Summer II
Series # 1
30
11
LO 300
17
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
Summer I
Series # 6
4
TELDS Singer
LD
10
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
Summer I
Series # 5
20
3
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
Summer I
Series # 4
14
LO 300
Sat
31
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
18
Single Hand
Race
25
Reciprocal Cruise
ABYC (Boat for
Boat)
Steeplechase
August 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
QCYC Cruise –
Kids Cruise
2
QCYC Cruise –
Kids Cruise
9
FBYC – Regatta
TELDS Bluffers
16
3
4
QCYC Cruise –
Kids Cruise
10
11
Board Meeting
1930 Regatta
Room
17
5
12
23
24
25
31
20
Single Hand
Series #1
26
21
15
Loshers #4
22
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
27
Single Hand
Series #2
8
FBYC – Regatta
Bluffers - Regatta
14
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
19
Summer II
Series # 5
30
13
Summer II
Series # 3
18
7
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
Summer II
Series # 4
Pursuit Race
6
Summer II
Series # 2
28
Bar Open 1900
Regatta Room /
Patio/fri pm dinner
29