2014 May The Burgee - Armdale Yacht Club
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2014 May The Burgee - Armdale Yacht Club
Butterflies yet to leave their cocoons by Past Commodore, Paul Barr, on April 22, 2014 (Sent by Barrie MacLeod) MAY 2014 Inside Welcome New Members………… 3 “CELEBRATE SAILING”………..…. 10 Opening Regatta………………....….13 . ..And More! 1 “There’s nothing–– absolutely nothing––half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind In The Willows (Source: http://www.goodreads.com/ quotes/tag/boats) AYC OFFICE Phone: (902) 477-4617 Fax: (902) 477-0148 E-Mail: [email protected] Mailing Address: 75 Burgee Run Halifax, Nova Scotia B3P 0C9 Web Site: www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca COMMODORE’S REPORT Carl Goodwin [email protected] We have been busy working on a number of fronts in concert with our commitment as a COM to implement the changes demanded by a majority of Members at a Special Meeting last September 10. Early on it became clearly evident what had to be done, and done quickly. That has been the challenge over the past few months and many of us have been responding through inordinate time consuming efforts to “turn the ship around”. I feel it is happening but there is much left to do – with your help as Members. Our Club must operate effectively on two fronts: Marine Services and Recreation. Our main business line is Marine Services. We have therefore, hired a working Manager to focus on delivering top notch marine services to members and visitors alike. These are clearly staff functions for which we pay. Changes have been made in the Club Office to increase accessibility e.g. increased hours of operation; reduced bureaucracy, improved communications (e.g. a voice on the phone as a first response), and an ongoing initiative to automate processes. There emerged an urgent need to strengthen our management and control of finances in these tight economic times and to implement cost saving measures in all areas of Club operations. The office is tasked with providing support services primarily to Club operations and to a lesser degree our Recreational Programs, which is where “volunteers” should focus their efforts such as running our Sailing, Cruising and Sail Training Programs in addition to the various activities that support AYC’s yachting activities. Thanks to those who have already responded to the call. Your work is invaluable. Our Insurance project led by Sarah Jane Raine is complete and will be ready for implementation June 1. Sarah Jane also Chairs the Food & Beverage Committee and are working closely with the Caterer (J&D Fine Foods - Jim Gill) to enhance your dining pleasure at AYC. There have been a few glitches e.g. spots in service that need improvement, but overall I think they are serving us well and are more than willing to co-operate with the Committee to rectify deficiencies and improve areas that need attention. They have also been willing partners in carrying out AYC sponsored events. I’m comfortable that the Marine Services business line and Office support function is on the mend. I do not have the same level of confidence with our commitment to promoting, supporting and participating in the Yachting or recreational function. Are we going to become a commercial marina or are we going to be a Yacht Club fully embracing the principles upon which the Armdale Yacht Club was founded? The signs are there that we want to return to our “former glory” with our fleet of sails and robust cruising activities – can we do it? Yes we can! Please contact me personally and confidentially with your thoughts, suggestions, complaints or whatever at [email protected] AYC has a new web site! The best of our old site has been incorporated into a brand new layout, and there are some exciting new tools to help our members and visitors alike, find information, quickly and easily. Explore our new site, and come back often for the latest information! http://www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca/ WELCOME NEW AYC MEMBERS! On behalf of all AYC members and staff, greetings to new Members recently approved by the Committee of Management! SENIOR Shannon Bevis, & Associate Katherine Fougere, 1980 C&C 30, “Mystic” Cecil Caines, Robalo R-227 David Fenton, Seabreeze Split David Henn, & Associate Brenda Henn, Doral Cavalier, “BAD Kids” Paul Kidston, & Associate Angela Kidston, C&C Helen Mason, & Associate Delbert Meister, Contessa, “Kestrel” AFFILIATE Dexter Conrad Annette Murphy SOCIAL Greg Aikins Sergio Grice Rod MacDougall, & Associate Donna Jean MacDougall Your fellow Members look forward to meeting you! WHAT SHALL WE NAME THE BOAT?... (Photos submitted by Ken Bell) AYC Bylaws, Yard Rules, and more... Online in the Members Area of the AYC web site http://www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca/index.html 3 REPORT FROM THE VICE COMMODORE Norman Raine [email protected] We now have a new Yard office for Steven Clements, Marine Service Manager, which is located next to the fuel tanks in between the fuel dock and slip way. The Yard, under the direction of the Steven Clements along with Jim Harris and two casual employees, have been busy getting ready for spring launch. They have already launched several boats and if we ever get some good weather will be busy with many more. The marinas are all hooked up with water and electricity. We will be doing repairs that are required on three walkways. The sweep chains and anchors have been checked and we are in the process of having Connors Diving install some new anchors and replacing the sweep chain as necessary. There has been a new cable installed on the carriage as well as new cable on the mast crane. The winch on the mast crane has been turned around so that a person is not under a mast being raised. We have adjusted the procedure for new membership applications with two sponsors. After posting for seven days on the bulletin board an e-vote is taken by the COM and upon the results the application is processed. This allows for a more efficient and quicker process for a new member. Those who do not have sponsor still have to go through an interview with two members from the Membership Committee and then processed. NEW VIRTUAL CLOTHING STORE ON THE AYC WEB SITE AYC is pleased to offer clothing articles in cooperation with Advanced Screen Printing. Order online! See AYC Merchandise at http://www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca/ newsinfo_product_price_list/ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT AYC… KITCHEN PARTY! Recipe for a good time with fellow members and friends: Happy Hour 5: - 7 PM, Dinner, & Live Music by you (bring along your musical instrument)! Roberto Sani, Yard Chair, and I have been working very closely with the yard staff to answer any questions and help as necessary. We find that the yard staff is working together for the betterment of AYC and work is progressing very well. When on your own, port hand is seen a steamer's starboard light of green. There is not much for you to do for green to red keeps clear of you. But when, to starboard, red appears it is your duty to keep clear. From a friend, Ken Warnell, who went to sea right after WW11. It was given to him by a Latvian ships officer. Submitted by Ken Bell 4 ARMDALE YACHT CLUB at the HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW FEBRUARY 20—23 The Halifax Boat Show attracted a huge crowd, and AYC was pleased to receive many visitors at our display table. This was a good opportunity to showcase AYC. In addition to sharing information about our Club, we had brochures and material for our visitors to take along with them. Thanks to all who visited us in the Prospect Room. AYC members can support this endeavour simply by informing potential new members that we have marinas and moorings available, and we welcome new members in any and all of our membership categories! Left: Kellie Skelhorn and David White attending the AYC display table. Above: Anna Chow and Carl Goodwin on yet another shift. Many thanks to all the volunteers who donated their time to ensure we had coverage for the entire show days! (Photos courtesy of Brian Blakeney & Tom Chiasson) Boating Safety Sites Canadian Coast Guard Transport Canada - Office of Boating Safety Canadian Safe Boating Council Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons National Safe Boating Council 2014 AYC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thank you to the 64 members who attended the AYC Annual General Meeting on February 19. (Photo courtesy of Tom Chiasson) 5 Safe anchorage & mooring field Marinas and moorings, daily and seasonal Winter wet & dry storage Clubhouse with year round Dining Room & Bar, and one of the best views of the Northwest Arm ...and so much more! You don’t even have to own a boat to be a member! More dues, fees, and general information about AYC at www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca or contact the AYC Office at 902-477-4617 VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER & DANCE FEBRUARY 14 ENTERTAINMENT CHAIR REPORT Terry Hill [email protected] We had a delicious dinner prepared by our Caterer and a great band for the Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance; however, the turnout for this event was disappointing. I guess we are short on romantics at AYC. Things certainly changed for the better on St. Paddy’s Day. Metro played to a full house and every one had a wonderful time. Left: Carl and Norma Goodwin Centre: John and Angela Brodie Right: Brenda and Tom Chiasson (Photo courtesy of Tom Chiasson) YUK YUK! Mother: "Are you talking back to me?!" Son: "Well yeah, that's kinda’ how communication works." (Source: http://www.laughfactory.com/jokes/joke-of-the-day) St. Paddy’S Day March 15 6 More recently, Anna Chow, aided by countless volunteers, hosted a benefit in support of Junior Sailing which raised a goodly sum of money to boost the program. The place was packed, the food was delicious and the band “Shaker” kept everybody dancing all night. For the Opening Regatta we welcomed, for the first time at AYC, the “George Carter Junior Band”. That's about it for now. Keep an eye the eNews for information on more upcoming events at the Club. Below, Left: Dressed in their ‘something green’, many were looking rather Irish at the St.Paddy’s Day matinee! Roberto Sani (L) and Norman Raine (R) in the foreground. Right: “Metro” band member (L) and AYC’s own Rock Star, Terry Hill (R)...an Irish version of ‘Mustang Sally’?!(Photos courtesy of Tom Chiasson) 7 AYC ICE BREAKER May 10 Nautical Terms On a cool Saturday afternoon in May, five sailboats from various local Clubs gathered at the AYC race start line, eagerly awaiting the first gun. This race was a good warm up for the following weekend when AYC hosted its Opening Regatta. Congratulations to the winners: 1st—Evan Petley-Jones, HARRIER (RNSYS) 2nd—Mac Morrison, FOXFIRE (RNSYS) 3rd—Vangie Sadler/Janet MacInnes, BANDIT (AYC) Greg Haverstock (L) presents the trophy to overall winner, Evan Petley -Jones , HARRIER (RNSYS) (Photo courtesy of Rob Field) Ahoy... The first in a series of four letter words commonly exchanged by skippers as their boats approach one another Boom... A Laterally mounted spar to which a sail is fastened, used during jibing to shift crew members to a fixed, horizontal position Calm... Sea condition characterised by the simultaneous disappearance of the wind and the last cold beer Propeller... Underwater winch designed to wind up at high speeds any lines left hanging over the stern (Source: http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/yacht-linkslists/9232-unofficial-list-yacht-terms.html) Learn to Sail at Armdale Yacht Club Fun Photo Quiz ...or , ‘Who Are They Now’? Everyone loves looking at old photos of themselves and other people they know, right?! As sure as things change, so do people… how much have YOU changed? Youth Courses Age 10 and Up Starting July 2nd and running every two weeks Send us your ’less recent’ photo(s), along with the name of the person/people in them. We’ll post in the next issue of The Burgee to see if your fellow members can guess who you are. Should be fun, right?! Adult Courses Weekday Evenings Starting June 2nd— Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays—Women’s Courses also available E-mail your photos to: [email protected] with the subject line “FUN PHOTOS!” For details and registration, please visit: www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca 8 AYC THEN ‘N’ NOW… No Credit given 1963 (Photo of AYC on Vintage Halifax Facebook page, and commentary sent by Barrie MacLeod) 2009 (Photo of AYC from Mary Keddy’s collection) The Chapel is still up at the top end. We used to store small sailboats in it over the winter but later members like Dave Sadler started building boats in it. The wall is still around the cellblock. Three of the four cigarettes I smoked in my life were smoked behind that wall. What is now the cradle yard was a Lions or Kinsmen playground for the neighborhood children with washrooms, swings and a storage shed in the trees. The open area was used for baseball and football. The shore was a beach for swimming with a lifeguard in summer. Junior member Fred Goode was one of the lifeguard/ supervisors. Single handed sailing... The only situation in which the skipper does not immediately blame the crew for every single thing that goes wrong (Source: http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/yachtlinks-lists/9232-unofficial-list-yacht-terms.html) AYC MEMBER LAUNCH OR HAULOUT Contact Steven Clements, Marine Services Manager: Call direct – 476-2064 Call AYC – 477-4617, Ext. 2, then 2 or send Steven a message at [email protected] A 2014 Launch/Haulout Waiver and Request Form must be completed and sent to the AYC Office. The form is located in the Members Area of the AYC web site. 9 “CELEBRATE SAILING” FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT SAIL TRAINING APRIL 12 Best volunteer bussers! (L-R): Melissa Landry and Laura Nelson When it was announced that AYC’s Sail Training Program needed support, Anna Chow put all the talk about fundraising into action and went about organizing a Chinese Buffet Dinner and Dance. Top: L—R, Anna Chow, Margaret Forbrigger & Brian Blakeney roll up their sleeves Bottom: first shift of servers, L—R, Reg Grant, Brian Blakeney, Lloyd Blagdon, Jeff Nelson, Anna Burke, and Lisa Farrell The 120 available dinner and dance tickets, plus additional dance tickets that were purchased, all of the raffle tickers for the two beautiful gift baskets that were generously donated by Connors Diving and 50/50 draw tickets sold, donations given by members and guests at the door, as well as a surprise $1,000. donation by the Gerard and Mary Dunphy family all amounted to more than $4,000.00 being donated to AYC’s Sail Training Program! Rear Commodore Jeff Nelson, presented Anna with a bouquet of roses in appreciation for leading this very successful fundraiser. The remarkable volunteer support, partnering with our Caterer, engagement of the dance band “Shaker”, as well as the huge participation by members and their guests were a perfect mix for this very successful fund raiser. Top: The second shift of servers, L—R, Mary Keddy, Karen Smith, Deborah Beck, Bonnie Kostal, Teresa Blakeney, and Lisa Farrell Bottom: Greeters Norman Raine and Suzanne Nelson, who also sold raffle & dance tickets 10 Top: Rob Beck announces the winner of a gift basket, donated by Connors Diving, after Gloria Connors drew the name Bottom: L—R, Gerard & Mary Dunphy donated $1,000. to Sail Training, and Anna Chow is presented with roses by Jeff Nelson. (Photos courtesy of Mary Keddy and Jim McBurney) (cont’d. on next page...) “CELEBRATE SAILING” FUNDRAISER… (...cont’d. from previous page) Leslie Lowther’s birthday was the same day and she was very pleasantly surprised when she heard her name drawn for the 50/50 Draw worth $200. Left 1) , L– R: Leslie Lowther, birthday girl and winner of the 50/50 draw, with Anna Chow, and Rob Beck 2) “Happy Birthday to Me…”! After dinner, all enjoyed the music by “SHAKER”. The band played into the night, much to everyone’s delight! After all was said and done, Anna summed it up quite nicely...“It gives me gives me a warm feeling to know that the Club I love has the energy and talent within it to come together and defeat any adversity that faces it. I hope that as a group we have more opportunities to use our collective talents to build AYC into the organization that we all know it can become!” And to quote Gloria Connors in a message sent to Anna, “We want to thank you for your enormous efforts undertaking this fund raising event. The work you did was over the top plus you enabled the rest of us to help as well. Actually everyone who attended was there because they wanted to be part of the event, the spirit of sailing and AYC. A great time was had by all.” 11 GETTING RID OF MOLD & MILDEW ON BOARD It’s that time of year again when shrink-wrap covers are coming off our vessels and we’re eagerly preparing for a new boating season. Unfortunately, for some there’s an unpleasant discovery of an effect left by the long, cold, damp winter—an all too common problem of mildew stains. The article referenced below may be an interesting and helpful read as it reveals “...results of testing 14 mildew stain removers, offers tips for preventing onboard mildew, and gives some advice on the proper care and cleaning of sails—Dacron, Kevlar, and nylon—to keep them mildew-free”. For this test, it turns out the favorite bleach-free cleaner is Spray Nine. For a mildew problem that requires bleach, Klean-Strip is recommended. Their best environmentally friendly choice is the Thetford. Read the entire article at: http://www.practicalsailor.com/issues/35_1/features/Marine-MaintenanceMildew-Prodcuts_5726-1.html AYC DINING & BAR Jim Gill, JD Fine Foods and Catering Limited [email protected] Operating Hours & Menu Boating season is here and the AYC Dining Room & Bar are now operating under our summer schedule. See page 19 for AYC Hours, effective May 19 to October 12, 2014. Wednesday Night is Race Night On Wednesday nights at AYC, the Dining Room is open & serving our Full Menu. Not in the race? Why not come out and watch the race start while enjoying a meal overlooking the beautiful Northwest Arm. We’re always working to improve our menu. We’ve made some minor changes and added a few new menu items. We’ve added a Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger to provide another vegetarian option. The Stir fry, Chipotle Burger and Haddock au gratin are also new. We’ll soon be starting a Friday night dinner special so be sure to keep an eye on the eNews and website for updates. Club Activities We continue to work with the Club to support Club sponsored events. In May we provided a Continental Breakfast and an afternoon BBQ for the Ice Breaker Race and operated the Bar & Dining Room for extended hours during the Opening Regatta Weekend. In April we were happy to open the kitchen to Anna Chow and her crew of volunteers for the Chinese Buffet in support of the AYC Sail Training Program. F&B Operations We’re pleased with the support we’ve received from many members; there are a lot of faces that we see in the clubhouse on a regular basis. However, close to 40% of membership has yet to utilize any of their F&B credits in 2014. If you’re in that 40%, I encourage you to come up to the Clubhouse and check out the facilities. During the summer, Thursday nights are usually quiet and great for a relaxed night out; if you’re looking for something more upbeat, you won’t want to miss the Friday night Kitchen Party. Remember, your F&B credit is use it or lose it; any credit remaining in your account at the end of the year is forfeit. We recently met with the Food and Beverage 12 Committee (Chaired by Sarah-Jane Raine) to discuss some issues of concern and how to improve the services we provide to the Club. Menu pricing and Saturday food service were two areas of interest. When JD Fine Foods and Catering Limited took over the food & beverage operation at AYC, we expressed our desire to provide a self-sustaining operation. We constantly monitor the cost of food & alcohol, labour and overhead (such as propane, waste management, insurance, paper products, cleaning products, fuel, wear & tear on vehicles, credit/debit card processing fees, cooking oil, draught gas, and many other factors). We monitor menu pricing of other establishments in the Halifax area market and feel our pricing is competitive and reflects the reality of the operating costs. We believe the F&B operation at AYC can be financially feasible, but only at market prices. We’ve been approached about opening the dining room on Saturdays. This has been tried at AYC before with very little success. During the previous six summers in which the dining room was open on Saturday, four operated at a loss, one barely broke even and one was marginally profitable. This year, we opened the dining room for two Saturdays – the Ice Breaker and the Opening Regatta. The Ice Breaker was a money losing day. The Opening Regatta Saturday brunch did have a reasonable turnout; but, Sunday’s brunch sales were below average. The overall effect during Opening Regatta Weekend was a marginal increase in total brunch sales; but, this was more than offset by the increase in labour costs. Sadly, the numbers just aren’t there to support opening the dining room on Saturdays. Contacting Us & Feedback As always, we’re interested in your feedback which helps us to make decisions on various aspects of the food & beverage operation. We’ve setup an online comment card at http://comments.aycdining.ca where you can provide feedback right from your smart phone or home computer. If you’re interested in booking an event at the Club, (cont’d. on next page…) Left: When Ken Bell says he needs a BIG pot to cook the lobsters, he’s not kidding! Under Ken’s watchful eye, they were cooked to perfection. Below, Bill English delivers the cooked lob- OPENING REGATTA May 16—19 The Victoria Day long weekend kicked off at AYC early Friday afternoon when a group of volunteers, organized by Anna Chow, assembled to begin preparations to serve the crowd that would gather that evening to feast on a Lobster or Chicken Dinner. Race Registration also took place during Dinner. Once the Dinner and Race Registration were done, the dance began with music by the “George Carter Junior Band”. AYC DINING & BAR (...cont’d. from previous page) you can contact Cristina Mackenzie by phone at 477 -4617 Ext. 3, then 3, or by email at [email protected] , or you can find her hard at work in the dining room or bar most days. Our catering menus can be found on-line at http:// chefsmenu.ca/catering/ . Have a great summer and thanks for your support! 13 sters to SarahJane Raine who knows just how to prepare them for ‘easy and enjoyable eating’! Yummy yummy, it’s love for your tummy! Right: First Shift of Lobster/ Chicken Dinner servers (L-R): Rita Karsten-Ament, Lloyd Blagdon, Kelly Skelhorn, Anna Burke, and Lisa Farrell. Below: Second shift of servers (LR): Susan Russel, Mary Keddy, Jeff Nelson, Elaine Schnare and Ann Kyle. (Photos courtesy of Jim McBurney and Mary Keddy) (cont’d. on next page...) Opening Regatta After the race on Monday, there were prize presentations at the Clubhouse. Results for each Fleet are: (...cont’d. from previous page) Left: The fine art of eating Lobster at AYC! Below: the “George Carter Junior Band” plays for the first time at AYC The Friday night “warmup” was followed by three days of great racing with seventeen boats from various local Clubs participating. During the weekend there were activities at the Clubhouse, and extended hours in the Dining Room and Bar as well. We can’t say enough good about all the volunteers who provided assistance in various capacities during the Regatta weekend (kudos to Paul Bezanson who took on the huge role of Priority Race Officer)! We are also very grateful to all of our sponsors (Connors Diving, The Binnacle, Fairley and Stevens Ford, Doyle Sails, DRH Canvass and Marine, and Canadian Tire/Spryfield) for their generous support. Norman Raine accepts Bradenton Yacht Club Burgee from Mary Keddy (Photos courtesy of Mary Keddy) 14 Fleet # Boat Helm Club A 1 Ed Steeves RNSYS 2 One More Time Harrier RNSYS 3 Wikked Evan PetleyJones Mark Holpen 1 Highlander Dan Pride RNSYS 2 Flux RNSYS 3 Gersemi 1 Fluids Jordan MacNeil Paul Bezanson Paul Tingley* 2 Hype Wave Chris Veinot RNSYS 3 Bandit Janet MacInnes/ Vangie Sadler AYC B C RNSYS AYC RNSYS *The overall Regatta winner was Paul Tingley. For more information about the Race Results, visit the AYC web site Racing page. At the commencement of the prize presentations, a Burgee from the Bradenton Yacht Club in Florida was presented to Vice Commodore Norman Raine (standing in for Commodore Carl Goodwin) by Communications Chair, Mary Keddy, acting on behalf of Past Commodore Paul Barr. Paul winters in Florida, and he told Mary how he acquired the Burgee. In Paul’s words, “...The Bradenton Yacht Club agreed to be the venue for one of our winter Canada days. That's when we gather up as many Canadians we can find in our community and invite our American neighbours to lunch. Short version is we sing anthems and thank everyone for being such great hosts (usually a few glasses of wine thrown in for good measure). I happened to have a Burgee from AYC in my car and presented it to our hosts. They were quite thrilled and gave one to me to take back to our Club. I gave them a little history talk on AYC along with web site information. Those I saw go on line seemed quite impressed. I heard a lot of "beautiful" and it appears we have a healthy wow factor. Our Burgee hangs in their Wardroom. I'm very proud of our Club and the people who make it such a very special place. It's an easy sell. Give it a try in your travels, even if it's just down town.” Sage advice! So let’s all do our part in promoting AYC to attract new members! CRUISE NEWS By Lloyd Blagdon [email protected] Maritime Ship Modellers Guild Display at AYC February 16 The following is a tentative schedule of Cruise Events for the 2014 boating season as decided by the Cruise Committee. June: Opening Cruise (June 14) —a rotating marina party as a ‘pot luck’. Each Dock will have a volunteer responsible to organize their space and attendees will travel the Docks for a ‘progressive dinner’, starting at 1400 hours with a one-hour stop at each Dock. Raft-Up on North West Arm (date and theme to be announced) – hors d’oeuvres will be the responsibility of each boat owner. July: Canada Day Sailpast – rally start at AYC and move to George’s Island for sailpast, followed by possible raft -up in the Arm. Picnic on McNab’s (date to be announced) – landing spot, Major’s Beach. BYO everything. Raft Up Sambro’s Harbour (late July) – discussion with Harbour Master re costs and possibility to book an event in late July in progress. August: South Shore, Mahone Bay (date to be confirmed) – BBQ at Backman’s Island September: Venetian Night (September 6) Watch for more details about these events in upcoming issues of the eNews. Yours Aye Bar… Long, low lying navigational hazard, usually awash, found at river mouths and harbour entrances, where it is composed of sand or mud, and ashore, where it is made of mahogany or some other dark wood. Sailors can be found in large numbers around both. (Source: http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/yacht-linkslists/9232-unofficial-list-yacht-terms.html) 15 Second from the left: AYC Commodore, Carl Goodwin, chats with a few of the ship modellers A good many hours obviously went into building models like these… (Photos courtesy of Tom Chiasson) WHERE SAILORS CAN BE FOUND… (Photos and commentary courtesy of Barrie MacLeod) The usual suspects, Left to right... Janet MacInnes owns BANDIT and races every Wednesday & Saturday all season as well as sailing her boat down the shore with her son every summer. Barrie MacLeod sold SKYE BOAT last September but sailed it about 70 times a summer over the last 29 years to Prospect, Mahone Bay and LaHave. Peter Mowat owns a motor boat here and just retired as Captain of a huge drill ship checking the shifting plates off the west coast of North America. Mark Gammon, Marine Engineer and skipper of MERLIN at AYC. Gerard Dunphy, owns oil rig supply vessels and other marine interests as well as the motor yacht ROMANCE OF THE SEAS at AYC. Robert Sanford owns the sailing yacht, AZURA, and skippered it up here from the US East Coast a couple of years ago. Patrice LaPierre is a Marine Engineer and has been a great help to many boaters at the Club. Mark MacNeil has two sailboats at AYC and has sailed both of them across the Atlantic. A year ago Mark and his daughter sailed up into the Arctic. Normally there, would be Rob Gordon who has owned a string of sail/power boats at the club and the Fawcett twins who were down sailing in the Caribbean. On Sunday, 4 May 2014, Lloyd Blagdon is close inshore off Point Pleasant Park on his yacht MORNING GLORY for Battle Of The Atlantic Sunday ceremonies honoring the Navy and Merchant Mariners who gave their lives getting supplies across the Atlantic in WW II. When Lloyd was made Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy he was the youngest person to achieve that rank at the time. Karl Baker (far left) gives CTV’s Cyril Lunney a ‘sailing lesson’ aboard AZURA, courtesy of Robert Sanford (right), owner of AZURA. 16 Clips of this sail down the Northwest Arm aired on the CTV Morning Live Show on May 13. http://review.bellmedia.ca/ view/525312806 (Photos courtesy of Mary Keddy) WHAT IS THE ‘SAIL CANADA’ CHARGE ON MY INVOICE? Source: http://www.sailnovascotia.ca/index.php? ption=com_docman&view=list&layout=table&slug=m embership&Itemid=59 and Frank Denis, Executive Director, Sail NS All boating members of AYC are required to pay an annual fee ($24.00 in 2014) for membership in Sail Canada (formerly Canadian Yachting Association (CYA)), which also includes membership in Sail Nova Scotia (formerly the Nova Scotia Yachting Association (NSYA).* Sail Canada is a Registered Amateur Athletic Association with charitable status, designated by the Government of Canada as a National Sport Organization representing the sport of Sailing. Sail Nova Scotia is the provincial governing body for boating and the sport of sailing in the province and is Sail Canada’s representative in Nova Scotia. The Sail Canada fee charged on your invoice provides a number of member benefits to: Junior Sailing Access to CYA certified instruction Discount on all CYA/NSYA Learn to sail materials Opportunities to sit on national or provincial Committees dealing with Learn To Sail issues Special Rates on Sailing School Insurance Development camps hosted by national team coaches & athletes Instructor Liability Insurance Eligible for annual award programs Cruising—Power & Sail Access to CYA courses specific to power boating and cruising including Learn To Cruise, Basic Power Boating, & Coastal Navigation Active representation and lobbying to: Canada Coast Guard, national and provincial government agencies, marine organizations Representation on the Halifax Marine Advisory Committee Cruising facilities & resource guide for Nova Scotia Providers of Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card Information posted on Sail Nova Scotia website 17 Racing Right to Race Boat handicapping information Annual regatta schedule Regatta Liability Insurance Sail numbers for offshore racing Right to appeal decisions of protests Sail Canada Certified judges at events Rules & Race Management courses Eligible for annual award programs Participation in in Sail Canada/Sail Nova Scotia championships Benefits to all members : Access to funding sources & fundraising programs including tax-receipting. Travel discounts with Enterprise Rental Cars and Comfort Inns Sail Canada/Sail Nova Scotia Membership Card Participate on Sail Canada/Sail Nova Scotia committees Information posted on Sail Nova Scotia website www.sailnovascotia.ca Sail Nova Scotia is presently working on a new strategic plan, and is interested in receiving any input, particularly from power boaters, who may have suggestions for what they can do on their behalf. *In November 2013, membership of the NSYA voted in favour of changing its name to Sail Nova Scotia for two reasons, namely: to come into line with the national organization, CYA, which changed its name to Sail Canada the year before. As well, NS was the only provincial association with yachting in its name. The others had all switched to sail or sailing; and it was felt that the word yachting was an outdated term, implying wealth, elitism, etc. As well, it is not often anymore that one says they are going 'yachting". They more often than not go for a sail or boat ride. Girls Just Wanna’ Have Fun—Guess Who’s Taking the AYC colours to a whole new level! (Photo courtesy of Mary Keddy) AYC PUBLICATIONS The Burgee - published at least 4 times/year; posted on AYC’s website at [email protected]; AYC eNews weekly electronic bulletin to AYC members. Subscribers are notified through AYC eNews when a new issue of The Burgee becomes available.; and AYC web site - at [email protected] Members may subscribe to AYC eNews by sending an e-mail with the word ‘SUBSCRIBE’ in the subject line to: [email protected] Please provide name, member # (found on your membership card), and e-mail address to which you’d like the AYC eNews sent. Submissions for eNews (deadline Mondays at Midnight) & The Burgee to [email protected]: - Articles, photos & illustrations are considered subject to space/topic and may be edited for length and readability. Articles with photos should have the photos attached separately. Photos should be JPG with content/subject labelled. Announcements for AYC Events appear in AYC eNews, as well as The Burgee and are free of charge. Promote your products/services in AYC’s publications: The Burgee (per issue): 1/8 pg $50; 1/4 pg $70; 1/2 pg $125; Full pg $225. eNews (min. 4 issues): 1/8 pg $120 Web Site: Front pg (size as seen on web site) or Sidebar Ad (468 pixels w x 120 pixels h)$225 (Full Page is approx. 6.5 x 9 inches. Photos accompanying ads should be in JPEG format.) To promote an event or place an ad, e-mail Mary at [email protected] . Month Billing Schedule 2014 January - membership dues - Sail Canada membership dues (formerly CYA - Seniors only) -food and beverage credit (Senior & Social) March - payment plan invoices - lockers - capital project fund (Senior only) - second installment of entrance fees for new Senior members in 2013 April 11 May - 1st launch of 2014 -marina/mooring/summer storage - spar storage - winter power (for wet winter storage 2013/2014) - 16th - tender service starts & gas dock opens - 15th - advise of winter storage intentions - 29th - tender service ends & gas dock hours are reduced to M-F 8:30-4:30 September October Yard Schedule 2014 - winter storage - launch & haul (Nov 2014 Nov 2015) - summer power (2014) November - 1st - last day for haul outs for members in wet winter storage - 1st - first day of winter storage - 14th - gas dock closes for winter season & last day for haul out Note All additional services will be billed on a per use basis Office Deadlines Resignation - Feb 15 Sign up for payment plan - Feb 15 STORAGE OF VESSELS Vessels that remain in storage after one full year are charged the regular storage rates, plus an additional 25%. For each additional year in storage, the previous year’s rate will be charged plus an additional 25%. Please note: All requests for continued land storage must be approved by the COM as outlined in the Yard Rules. Please refer to the Armdale Yacht Club Rules Respecting Grounds, Moorings, Marinas and other Facilities, under the subtitle General, Subsection 16. 18 COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT 2014 FLAG OFFICERS COMMODORE - Carl Goodwin [email protected] 902.852.2754 VICE COMMODORE - Norman Raine [email protected] REAR COMMODORE - Jeff Nelson [email protected] FLEET CAPTAIN CRUISE - Lloyd Blagdon [email protected] FLEET CAPTAIN SAIL - Vacant OFFICERS SECRETARY - Tom Chiasson [email protected] TREASURER - Kellie Skelhorn [email protected] COMMITTEE CHAIRS COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR - Mary Keddy [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT CHAIR - Terry Hill [email protected] HOUSE & GROUNDS CHAIR - David White [email protected] SAIL TRAINING CHAIR - Vacant SOCIAL MEMBER CHAIR - Brian Blakeney [email protected] YARD CHAIR - Roberto Sani [email protected] AYC STAFF OFFICE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - Teresa Blakeney 477-4617; [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Carrie Tapper YARD MARINE SERVICES MANAGER - Steven Clements 477-4617, Ext. 2, then 2 or 476-2064; [email protected] SENIOR BOATYARD WORKERS - Jim Harris BOATYARD WORKER - Kyle Blakeney BOATYARD WORKER/TENDER OPERATOR—Justin Begg FUEL DOCK/TENDER OPERATOR - Laura Mailman HEAD INSTRUCTOR SAIL TRAINING - Olivia Dunphy AYC CATERING JD FINE FOODS AND CATERING LIMITED Dinner Reservations 477-4617 (Ext. 3, then 1) or e-mail [email protected] Catering & Special Events at AYC Christina, Event Coordinator 477-4617 (Ext. 3, then 3) AYC HOURS (Boating Season Schedule, May 19—October 12, 2014) Bar* Closed Dining Room* Closed Tuesday Office 0830—1630; Closed 1230—1330 0830—1630 Closed Closed Wednesday 0830—1630 1600 – 2200 1700 – 2100 Full Menu Thursday 0830—1630 1600 – 2100 1700 – 2100 Pub Menu Friday 0830—1630; Closed 1230—1330 Closed Closed 1100 – 2200 (or later if business warrants) 1100 – 1800 1100 – 1800 1100 – 1400 Lunch Menu 1700 – 2100 Full Menu Closed 1000 – 1400 Brunch Menu Monday Saturday Sunday Dining Room Reservations recommended—call 477-4617 (Ext. 3, then1) or e-mail [email protected] For information about Catering or Special Events at AYC, call Christina 477-4716 (Ext. 3, then 3) *Note: Bar & Dining Room are minimum hours; if business demands we will remain open for Members’ enjoyment. Access to shower and washroom - side entrance is open 24/7. Washroom is joint use during overnight hours. You can also buzz in at front door during office hours. 19 June 2014 Sun 20 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Wednesday Night Racing 6:30 PM 5 6 Kitchen Party Happy Hour 5—7 PM, Dinner, Music 7 8 9 10 11 Wednesday Night Racing 6:30 PM 12 13 Kitchen Party Happy Hour 5—7 PM, Dinner, Music 14 15 16 17 18 Wednesday Night Racing 6:30 PM 19 20 Kitchen Party Happy Hour 5—7 PM, Dinner, Music 21 22 23 24 25 Wednesday Night Racing 6:30 PM 26 27 Kitchen Party Happy Hour 5—7 PM, Dinner, Music 28 29 30