October 2009 - The National Yacht Club

The Newsletter of the National Yacht Club
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Established 1894
The National
October 2009
Happy Birthday, Fantome
T
he lovingly restored R-Class sloop
Fantome (French for ghost), lying
majestically along the main dock
just in front of the clubhouse, has a long
and storied history. Just a few weeks ago,
Fantome and her owners,Vicki and Henry
Piersig, observed her 85th birthday and
hosted a lively regatta and celebratory party
to mark the event.
Her origins lie in the Universal Rule:
R=(0.2L ²√S)/³√D a rule that determined a
yacht’s ability to race in the America’s Cup
events throughout the 1920s and ‘30s. The
pinnacle of the rule was the large J-Class
boat, where R = 76. But there were several
other classes as well, ranging from I to S, in
which R Class occurred at R = 20. Fantome
is number 18 in that series.
The “R”s were not a one-design class, but
were individually conceived and built to
the R formula that produced yachts in the
overall range of 38’ to 42’. This was good
for the class as well as racing in general. The
competition between designers and builders
contributed greatly to the growing interest in
yacht racing. With today’s many one-design
classes, with hundreds of boats measuring
precisely the same, it can be argued that less
general advancement is made in the sport.
The “R”s. however, were flat-out racing
machines and very much state of the art for
their time. They were long, lean and very
wet with big rigs, and the rule required that
they have a very small and spartan cabin
with two bunks and no head, engine or
electrical system.
Built in 1924 by Anker & Jenson in what
is now Oslo, Norway from a design by
Frank Paine of Burgess, Swasey and Paine,
Fantome has an interesting history. She was
first commissioned by an American syndicate
and campaigned her first years along the east
coast of the United States, much later finally
finding her way to and home in Canada. For
some time she raced out of the Chicago Yacht
Club, where she began her modifications. In
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CONTENTS
AHMEN
Commodore's Comments
Shark Club Regatta
Capt'n Crunch 2nd Overall
Quarter-Ton Brew Race
Commodore's Banquet
Cork OCR
Summer Games
Galley Grub
Did You Know?
Heading for the Hard
Docks
Short Takes
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Committee Chair/Publisher
David George
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Marc Dacey
Alchemy
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Dark`n` Stormy
AHMEN
Summer finally arrived, just in time for this year’s AHMEN. The
first race in the series was on August 16. A beautiful summer’s
day; just no wind. Our patience was rewarded with a pleasant
south east 5 to 10 breeze. Perfect! Worth the wait.
The RC sent the White Sails to Gibraltar, then Dufferin and Mark 3.
The Spinnaker fleets to Gibraltar - Mark 3 twice. Congratulations
to the NYC winners: Division 2, Daybreak (John Skinner);
Division 3, Aristosera (Richard McKean); Division 4 Fantome
(Henry Piersig).
AHMEN II was held a week later. Another great day and this time
there was no need to wait for the wind. Once again we had a nice
breeze from the south east. The RC set the same course for White
Sail and Spinnaker fleets: Gibraltar, Dufferin, Mark 3, Mark 5 and
then finish at Mark 3. The course was a good length. Everyone
was finished by 14:30h.
This race was hosted by NYC and the NYC RC did a great job. We
had a good turnout from our club and it was nice to see our fellow
club members on the water. Congratulations to the NYC winners:
Division 1, Jazz (John Kitchener); Division 2, Daybreak (John
Skinner); Division 4, Fantome (Henry Piersig).
The third AHMEN was on Sept. 13. This time the wind was
from the north at around 10 knots. We had a beam reach start
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Thanks to EYC for hosting a great event.
CELEBRATE OUR
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The forecast called for rain in late afternoon. The rain duly arrived
at 16:00h with the fleet safely in port and the happy crews getting
some much needed refreshment.
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to Mark 1. The second leg was a downwind run to Mark 5.
The third leg was a long, 4.5 nautical mile, trip to the eastern
harbour entrance. The nice breeze at the start became very light
and shifty. According to the
records the wind dropped to
5 knots. On our way back
west the wind started to
pick up and, by the time we
got back into Humber Bay
proper, there were gusts of
up to 15 knots. The great
variety of wind made for a
challenging day.
Congratulations to NYC
winners:
Division
1,
Jazz (John Kitchener);
Division 2 Haiku, (Andrew
Thomson),
Division
3, Aristosera (Richard
McKean); Division 4,
Fantome (Henry Piersig).
Thanks to AYC RC for
hosting another great event.
Richard McKean
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Commodore’s Comments
T
he weather in September so
far has been exceptional for
us with 20 days without rain.
This is the second year in a row that
we have been blessed with this dry,
late-summer weather. However, it is
unfortunate that following this, fall
is just around the corner, which will
signify that another boating season
will shortly come to an end.
Earlier, on the Labour Day weekend, a cruise was organized to the
Oakville Yacht Club. The turnout was very successful and was an
alternative to watching the somewhat noisy annual air show at the
CNE. Opportunities to participate in other sporting activities were
available for our use. These included tennis, badminton, and squash,
swimming in the pool, canoeing and kayaking. Needless to say many
of our members took advantage of these great Oakville facilities.
A significant event at the club took place on Saturday, September 12.
The NYC & QCYC Open Regatta was combined with the celebration
of the 85th Birthday of Fantome, one of National’s oldest boats,
owned by Vicki & Henry Piersig. They had arranged for this grand
celebration which turned out to be one of the best dock parties of the
season. Thank you both for your efforts in making this day such a
great success.
Our members continue to represent NYC in outside racing activities
that bring recognition to our Club. The Canada Summer Games in
PEI saw Alana Foscarini/Alison Ludzki take the Gold Medal in
the Female 29er category. Member Doug Creelman was the Senior
National Judge at this event. Josh Wiwcharyck and the crew of
Capt’n Crunch obtained a Second Place finish at the Shark Worlds.
Luc D’aoust and his team represented Canada at the J22 World
Championship in Italy and was the only Canadian boat participating.
Richard Reid took the Gold in the 2009 Beneteau 36.7 North
American Championship. Needless to say, we should be proud that
we have such great sailors, and great people, carrying the name of
NYC to greater heights around the world. Good luck to you all in
your future endeavors.
Enjoy what is left of the 2009 boating season and hope that the
upcoming haulout is another safe and successful NYC event, if not
particularly enjoyable.
Keith Morley
Commodore
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In the late afternoon, we all gathered around our own private gazebo
to enjoy each other’s delicious appetizers, prior to venturing up the
hill to the town to enjoy a fantastic meal, in our own private room, for
about 40 people. This had been arranged at an Oakville fine dining
restaurant – ‘Seasons’. For this fantastic weekend, thanks go to
Cathy Terry and Kim Chapman together with Jonathan & Diane
Bamberger. It certainly was a weekend to remember.
Back at NYC, on Sunday September 20, we had concerns that a boat
on the moorings was taking on water, which could have resulted in
the sinking of the vessel. This situation was brought to the attention
of management, by our great taxi staff, who obviously keeps a
watchful eye on our property while transporting members to and from
their boats. Upon investigation, at least two feet of water was found
inside the hull. Brian McKay and his friends quickly offered their
assistance to bring the boat to the blue crane to either pump it out or
put the vessel in some slings. A pump was connected and was able to
remove the unwelcome water successfully. In order to stop the water
flow, the through-hull was closed, which then allowed the majority of
the water to be removed and the boat enabled to float once again at
its normal level.
It is certainly a comfort to know that, when there is a crisis at our
club, there are volunteers who will, without hesitation, come to the
rescue and assist when adverse situations affect other members or
their property. Thanks are due to all who participated in resolving this
emergency, and those who have helped in others.
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Shark Club September Regatta
Work parties, races, orientations and socials have become par for
the course at the Shark Club as we have enjoyed an incredible
level of interest and involvement this year.
At the first annual Shark Club Regatta on Saturday, September
12, this abundance of energy was on full display. With crews
and race rules (what rules?) somewhat established, all four NYC
Sharks set out under sunny skies for an afternoon of racing. John
Kitchener, Vice-Commodore Fleet and John Waddell, past ViceCommodore Fleet, graciously presided over the course. A tight
race ensued (minus one boat that neglected to make it to the start)
and ultimately Naiad claimed victory.
Friends and family then joined the “Sharkies” on the lower deck
for a barbeque and awards ceremony, complete with vintage
Shark Race trophies, thanks to Shark Club member Daniel
Thomson. Tremendous goodwill and support made this an event
to remember. Pictures will be posted on the Shark Club website
at ww.thenyc.com/learn_shark.php?sub=2.
Special thanks to Shark Club Committee Chair Pat Trusty for
bringing us together for a day of competition and camaraderie.
Capt’n Crunch 2nd Overall
at Shark Worlds
Congratulations to Josh Wiwcharyk, Martha Rafuse and Chris
Clarke on their success with a 2nd Place Overall at the 44th edition
of the Shark Worlds held in Niagara on the Lake from August 22 to
28th. The Regatta commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Shark
Fleet at NOTLSC, the original home of the popular Shark.
Sixty four boats competed for the Shark World Cup and three boats
competed in the White Sail division for the Designer’s Cup which
was awarded in recognition of the original design of the shark which
did not include a spinnaker.
With spectacular sailing, Capt’n Crunch and crew held on to 1st
place for the first three days of the regatta and were tied for 1st on
the fourth day after the wild long race. They gave the incumbent
champions an impressive run for their money all the way to the last
day. All of the focus, preparation, training and work on the boat that
this crew has put in over the past several seasons has really paid off
and they are well deserving of these results.
Other NYC Sharks at the regatta were Black Dog, helmed by Stephen
Jones and crewed by Doug Laidlaw and Will Harris, which finished
in 18th place overall, and Ulysses helmed by Catherine Belanger
and crewed by Amy McDermott, Cheryl Sereny and Michelle Tan
which came in 40th place, but got Top Boat placing in the “unofficial”
All Female Crew category.
The fleet was very competitive and there was some very tight sailing;
a great time was had by all.
Catherine Belanger
First Place winners Steve Steele, Alan Abrams and Sebastian Vaitus on
Naiad, with Shark Club Committee Chair Pat Trusty. On the left, the
Regatta Race Committee: John Kitchener, Vice-Commodore Fleet and
John Waddell, Vice-Commodore Fleet.
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Quarter-Ton Brew Race
The tradition continues!
On September 15, the NYC Quarter-Ton fleet (level racing since 1973)
held their 21st annual Brew Race and Charity Auction under a beautiful
September sky and gusty fall winds. This madcap end-of-season
celebratory race is a favourite NYC tradition of high jinx and fleet
camaraderie, while remaining a serious source of sailing scholarships
for youth.
Commodore’s Banquet
November 14, 2009
Cocktails 1800h
Dinner 1900h
Puree of Roast Squash with Leeks & Asparagus
Following the preparatory skippers meeting, seven Quarter-Ton boats
lined up at the inner basin wall for their designated drinker to come
down from the bar to start the race. Fully rigged, but lightly tethered,
the mad dash down the stairs quickly turned into an all-out scramble to
be the first boat out of the inner basin gap. With a steady but variable
northerly wind, the fleet set out to sail the course; Dufferin, Gibraltar and
back to the club in an hour.
Roast Beef
With Mini Yorkshire Pudding
Herb Roasted Mini Red Skin Potatoes
Brussel Sprouts, Patty Pan Squash
Red Wine Jus
So far so good, one thinks, but where in the racing instructions was the
warning that the Gibraltar mark was a fibreglass magnet for boats upon
the rounding - not just one, but two boats in the fleet? Those who chose
well went wide of the mark; those who didn’t had a wonderful view of
the entire fleet passing them by.
Lemon Sorbet
One by one, the fleet closely followed each other into a dying and
awfully variable wind into the club basin. Dropping their sails, each
boat’s designated drinker jumped onto shore and headed into the club to
finish his or her last drink and complete the race.
Superb seamanship skills earned Topaz the first-place finish and the
honour of adding their name to the cup for the fourth time. Second place
went to Berserker and third place went to Takulli II.
After a buffet dinner and a chance for participants to recall the exploits
and foibles of the race, the charity auction was held. The Quarter-Ton
fleet unanimously voted for continued support of the Broad Reach
Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping to make a difference
in the lives of disadvantaged youth through sailing as a medium. Since
2004, 25 youth have benefited from 1/4 ton scholarships.
The auction, run by seasoned auctioneer Jeff Schwartz (skipper
of Berserker), netted $ 2,680 for items generously donated by The
Sherry Trifle with Fresh Fruit & Mint
Tea or Coffee
Al Matthews
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Rigging Shoppe, Genco, Fogh Marine, Mason’s Chandlery, UK Halsey,
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Associates, and many other corporate and personal donors.
The Quarter-Ton fleet would like to thank our participants, our sponsors
and especially bidding club members in making the Twenty-first Annual
Brew Race and Charity Auction a smashing success.
Jane McLaughlin & Boris Broz
Co-chairs 2009 Brew Race & Charity Auction
Photos By: Marie Taylor (Broadreach Foundation) & Marilyn
Beaton (Q-Ton Alumnus)
Airshow Captivates NYC Audience
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CORK OCR
CORK reorganized last fall. The three dinghy events turned into
two five-day events, CORK International replaces Youthfest and
CORK Series 1, CORK OCR (Olympic Classes Regatta) replaces
CORK Series 2. The 29er is represented in the International and
the OCR events, go figure.
NYC was represented at CORK OCR this year in the Radial Silver
fleet by Gabriel Blais-Jones 36/43, in the 49er, at the helm of
an RCYC 49er Janek Kmiec 13/18, and Gordon Delgaty-Cook
& Oliver Blake 14/18, and in the 29er fleet Chantal & Amelia
11/41 and Alanna & Alison.
OCR was also the 29er North American Championships. There
were boats from the USA, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and
Canada. Canada was represented by boats from five provinces:
Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
The first day, Sunday August 23, was light so they only got in one
race. Chantal & Amelia rounded the first weather mark in first
place and held it to the finish, Alanna & Alison (A&A) rounded
the mark in fifth or sixth and managed to pick off boats on the
next three legs to just squeak over the line in very little wind to
place third.
The race committee really made up ground by getting in six races
Monday and another five on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the wind built
all day to the point where a few boats in the bottom half of the
fleet didn’t finish the later races.
Chantal & Amelia rounding the weather mark in 1st
A&A just squeaking around the weather mark
Wednesday the wind came out of the north, which is an unusual
direction for Kingston. It was medium strength, but very shifty,
so everyone was on their toes trying to predict and position
themselves for the next direction change. They got in another
three races. Wednesday’s adventure for A&A involved them
having an altercation with a windsurfer who was racing on the
same course. There was some minor damage to the 29er. They
were at fault as they were on port, so they did their penalty turns.
That evening they were up before a Protest Jury as the windsurfer
filed a protested against them. They reported that they did their
turns so were let off. As of Wednesday evening, they were in
fourth place.
Thursday, the last day of the regatta, dawned with light to zero
wind. They sat around on shore until they were forced off by the
RC leaving the dock. It was a day of bobbing and fooling around.
One of the coach boats brought a tube out so a bunch of people got
tube rides. Eventually the RC called it and everyone scrambled
around for tows in.
C&A leading the wall
The CORK 29er North American Championships ended with
Alanna & Alison in fourth place. They were the top Canadian
boat, the three boats in front of them were from California. They
were also the top female boat.
What a great way to end the summer!
David Foscarini
Gordon & Oliver talk to coach Jason between races
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Summer Games
The Canada Summer Games (CSG) have come and gone. This
multi-sport event, held every four years, was hosted by Prince
Edward Island. Home to 140,400 people, Canada’s smallest
province ran a great games, attracting about 12,000 volunteers: it
seemed everyone pitched in.
The games were very successful for Team Ontario. They ended
with us in first in the overall medal count. Sailing did their bit
by bringing home medals in all four events. Single Handed Male
and Female each came home with Bronze. The Double Handed
Male team came home with Silver. The Double Handed Females,
NYC’s own Alanna and Alison returned with Gold Medals
hanging from their necks.
The CSG Regatta took place in Summerside, August 17 to 21. The
female 29er fleet was small; at nine boats as there was no team
from Newfoundland & Labrador. The regatta was hard fought
between Quebec, Nova Scotia and Ontario. Those three provinces
took turns leading the Regatta with Ontario holding off the charge
from Nova Scotia for the win.
Conditions for the racing varied from light to medium. Alanna &
Alison got off to a good start and finished day one in first place.
Day two, they were tagged with an OCS and dropped to second.
The Regatta organizers decided to use Wednesday, the lay day, as
a race day. There was some worry that a tropical storm building
off of the US would pick up speed and affect the island on Friday,
the last scheduled race day. The windiest third day was Nova
Scotia’s, with Alanna & Alison getting another OCS and ending
in third.
Day four, Thursday August 20, the committee decided to get in
four races to complete the series one day early. This was the day for
racing. Nova Scotia was hot, Quebec and Alanna & Alison were
on the hunt and a late-charging BC was nipping at their heels. In
the third race, a course change was signalled. Nova Scotia, A&A
and Quebec rounded the old weather mark and A&A and Quebec
returned to round the correct mark. A protest was lodged by BC
against Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia was thrown from the race. This
allowed Alanna & Alison to edge Nova Scotia out by two points,
putting Quebec in third place.
Overall a big, exciting week in the Confederation province.
David Foscarini
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turkey and vegetable mixture.
Smoked Turkey in Pita Stuff your pockets!
This balmy summer meal consisting of two pita halves per person
served with a simple mesclun-mix salad and light dressing is enough
for a hearty lunch or light evening dinner.
¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Butter
Bring lemon juice to a boil in a heavy non-reactive saucepan over
medium heat. Boil 2-3 minutes or until juice is reduced by half.
Remove from heat and let stand 1 minute. Stir in butter until it’s
incorporated.
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 Seeded Bell Pepper (julienne)
1 lb Zucchini (julienne)
½ lb Peeled Jicama (julienne)
¾ lb Smoked Turkey (½ inch cubes)
4 whole-wheat pitas (cut in half)
Julienne, also called “matchstick”, is a type of cut that makes a long
thin strip. It’s a technique used for vegetables and other ingredients
to heighten their presentation - think back to the 80’s - Julienne
Salad?
Heat oil in a wok or heavy nonstick skillet over medium high
heat. Add bell pepper, zucchini, jicama and turkey and sauté 2-3
Did You Know?
(Tidbits on NYC By-laws, Policies and Rules)
As haulout quickly approaches, members of National Yacht Club
are reminded that the Club is part of the Marina Watch Program.
Very similar to Neighbourhood Watch, residents (members) of NYC
are asked to keep an eye and ear open on the water and during the
winter in the yard for “things” that just do not look or feel right.
Vehicles parked in peculiar places, characters that look suspicious
and wondering around or a neighbours boat that is wide open when
normally closed. These are all potential indicators that there could be
problems. “If it doesn’t feel right, often it’s not.”
So what should you do if it “does not feel right?” Record a licence
plate number or get a good description of those that you see. You
can call the Club office or a Board member and let them know what
you saw. Thieves and vandals can be stopped with some basic
information, like a licence plate ID. If it turns out to be nothing, that’s
OK. If it turns out to be a problem, you may be helping to minimize
or solve it.
Another way to prevent thieves and vandals from working on club
property is to always make sure that you lock your ladder to your
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and produces crisp, dry wines. The addition of Vidal to the Chenin
Blanc is very interesting - it contributes an enticing, lilac aroma.
Like mom always said: “Eat your salad; it’s good for you.” A salad
is much more than boring wilted lettuce, spongy tomatoes and
cucumber. Some are based on a food product rather than greens.
Potato salad is a version without greens and varies widely; tiny
potatoes whole, large ones cut up, mushy or chunky, mayo or vinegar,
ask ten people what potato to use and you’ll get ten varieties as an
answer. Pasta salad permutations are boundless! Greek salad omits
leafy greens in favour of tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives
and Feta cheese seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano and finished
off with aromatic olive oils, peppers, capers, anchovies and even
sardines can be added. If going for the green, use several types of
the leafy stuff - try frisée, escarole, dandelion greens or oak-leaf and
add some dried or fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, eggs, meat or fish. You
just might invent the next Caesar! Remember, that’s got raw egg,
anchovies and garlic!
Iceberg lettuce got its name from the method used to transport it in
the early part of the 19th century. It was packed in arctic ice to keep
it fresh and super crunchy. Now you know.
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(Have a recipe or tip you would like to share? Send it to me and you
might find it along with your name in a future issue.)
cradle or trailer. An unsecured ladder is an open invitation to climb
onto your boat and that of your fellow members.
Lastly, immediately after haulout, take your power tools, outboard
motors and similar items home with you. Thieves are looking for
things that they can flip very quickly for a decent dollar. Cordless drills,
buffers, etc., offer a quick buck and are fairly easy to transport.
Walter Kowalchuk
Heading For The Hard
Later this month: Haulout! In any context, the word kindles a
stench of disappointment, especially if you forgot to pump the
head, but also especially after the end of the less than stellar
season we’ve just had. But there it is and here we go again.
It’s been a year since we did this, though it still seems all too soon,
and we do tend to forget. Here, then, are some reminders of the
types of things you should be thinking about to survive the ordeal.
Remember that every scenario is unique and this is offered solely
to help tickle your mind into thinking about what you should do
in your particular situation. But it may assist you in getting ready
for the October Ordeal.
The potential for trapped or confined water, and subsequent
freezing, are particular hazards you should be wary of as you
go about getting ready to say goodbye to the boat for the winter
season. Water in our engines, hoses, pumps, drains, tanks, thruhulls, plumbing, batteries and sanitary systems is of obvious
concern, but we sometimes overlook the potential for freezing of
liquid items stored on board. Since a case of coke in metal cans
exploded in my boat some years ago, and sprayed the curtains
and upholstery with a sticky and staining goo, I’m more careful
about such items. Some of the other things I have found helpful
are listed below:
List
 Prepare a To Do list and mark off what you have
completed – it’s a useful planning and progress tracking
exercise
 Add any notes or reminders you made over the summer,
or problems you encountered
 Develop a comprehensive “over-the-winter” list that is
specific to your boat and situation
 Modify the list as you progress and save it for reference
next year
Preparation
 As soon as it has been positioned, locate secure, adjust
and lubricate your cradle
 Find and ready your winter cover, or arrange for shrinkwrap, if covering your boat
 Identify, locate and remove all items that will be stored
off the boat
 Check that the mast is well supported and stored properly
ashore
 Check the boat for signs of work that could or should be
done while it’s out of the water
 Ensure that all club documentation has been completed
and is up to date
 Consider cleaning or washing furniture covers, curtains
and the like over the winter
 Add to your list any new problems seen or suspected
while in or out of the water
On Deck
 Inspect carefully for leaks, plugged drains etc., and for
free runoff of water
 Lightly lubricate blocks, shackles and remaining
rigging
 Remove and stow loose objects before haulout
 Remove boat canvas covers, dodgers, biminis etc., that
will not be needed for winter protection
 Secure and shut down all propane systems at the tank
 Tidy, clean and re-stow deck lockers and ensure adequate
ventilation
Hull
 Inspect thoroughly when out of the water; make plans to
repair any damage in the spring
 Inspect engine, coupling, shaft and struts for signs of
needed work, if needed arrange for spring
 Clean out thru-hull gratings, fittings and valves; make
sure drains run free
 Open seacocks to let them drain; ensure no water is
trapped inside
 Rig means of catching anti-freeze on engine
winterization
 Properly dispose of all anti-freeze, oils, fuels or similar
fluids
Interior
 Arrange storage locker and compartment ventilation,
tidy and clean below
 Remove and dispose of all damp or mildewed materials
and clean any mildewed areas
 Clean out primary fresh, pump and raw water filters
 Thoroughly clean ice box or fridge, prop door/cover
open, place dish of baking soda inside
 Wipe down all interior surfaces
 Inspect below decks area and lockers for signs of leaks
or damage; repair if possible
 Remove, inspect and re-stow gear
 Remove all soft drinks, water bottles and all other liquids
that will freeze
 Remove all perishable foods or anything that may spoil
Engine
 Change engine oil and filter; check oil level
 Renew fuel filter(s)
 Inspect/change transmission fluid, if recommended
 Inspect/test/change/refill coolant, drain raw water
systems and fill with antifreeze
 Inspect/loosen primary drive belts
 Look for leaks, drips; trace and repair
 Clean drip trays, add oil absorbent pad
 Place moisture block in exhaust, cover air intake
 Fog/flush O/B engines
 Add fuel stabilizer/treatment – note ethanol in gasoline
suggests leaving minimum fuel in tank
 Be sensitive to presence of fuel or similar odours – if
present get professional help
 When the work has been done, responsibly dispose of all
waste oil and other fluids
Electrical
 Make certain everything is switched off both at the
device and at the panel
 Clean batteries and battery terminals
 Check water and electrolyte levels; top up if required
 Fully charge then disconnect one terminal of all batteries
that will remain on board
 Check specific gravity (or at-rest voltage) to ensure full
charge
 If possible, remove batteries to cool, dry place for winter
storage
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Heading for the Hard . . .continued from page 9
Plumbing
 Drain and flush all water tanks, protect with potable
antifreeze
 Check/drain all pumps, use potable antifreeze as
required
 Drain all fresh water and deck wash systems
 Inspect holding tank, drain and service head(s) with
antifreeze
 Open and drain all taps, sinks and interior plumbing
Gear
 Inspect sails and running gear, take in for over-winter
service if required
 Carefully store all parts, pins and fittings where they can
be found in the spring
 Inspect and clean rode and anchor gear
 Clean mooring lines and fenders
 Clean and stow inflatable dinghy, plan winter or spring
service for O/B
 Remove portable electronics – store at home
Controls
 Inspect/lubricate control cables, pulleys, levers, rods,
gears
 Inspect/lubricate steering cables, pulleys, levers, rods,
pistons, gears
 Inspect rudder assembly, fittings, attachments and
operation
 Pay particular attention to loose or worn items
Safety
 Inspect/check all PFDs and life jackets, replace at boat
show if necessary
 Make a note of flares and signals that will become
outdated by next season
 Inspect fire extinguishers; condition, type, number, size,
replace at launch if required
 Ensure your boat is locked, adequately ventilated and
secure before leaving
 If you are leaving a ladder, securely lock it to your
cradle
There’s obviously more, but I don’t want to gross you out
unnecessarily.
See you in the yard!
Almost time left! Strange season this year - lots of rain and then
great weather to follow. All in all, I think that it was great!
This time of year we should all be thinking about putting our
boats and docks away for the season. Boats first: Have you
changed your oil, tightened your keel bolts, checked the clamps
around your stuffing box housing and checked your drip rate,
checked your through-hulls, etc. and then prepped your boat for
haulout (and then fully winterize it afterwards), checked your
cradle, bought some big washers for your pad posts, fixed your
pads if they needed it and greased them well. And the docks
- have you taken all of your lines, hoses, cords off and left the
dock area neat and safe, reported to me any issues or repairs
with your dock, considered joining the Dock Committee? And
lastly, have you made a list of what needs to be repaired or
added on and to your boat so that you can head to the boat
show(s) this winter- Toronto, Annapolis, Miami, etc. with your
shopping list? (Don’t forget to put “snubbers” at the top of the
list!)
Thanks to all that helped make our docks neat, safe and quiet
this summer. Thanks to all the Dock Captains for putting in
some time to add safety stations, fix docks, oversee the boats
and keep them quiet - when the owners failed to. There will be
some boat moves, as there always is - people come and go - so
please email me any relocations requests you may have so that
when we do move a few boats, you will be included when and
wherever possible.
Don Williams
Dock Committee Chair [email protected]
David George
THE FULL SPECTRUM YACHT SERVICE TEAM
Former Service Director – Angus Yachts
Factory Authorized Warranty Service
Complete Commissioning Services
Service Contracts Available
We’ll come to you for all your Service needs
Book your Spring Service Now to Avoid the Rush
905-483-2968 [email protected]
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Fantome . . .continued from page 1
keeping with the experimentation encouraged by the Rule, the mast
was moved 24” aft and an attempt was made to add lead onto the
keel in order to balance the boat.
When the 1979 partnership of Michael Paull, Larry Van Zwamen,
Chris Ritchie and Henry Piersig acquired Fantome from Bill
Stuart, who owned several R class sloops in Sodus Bay, large chunks
of lead were discovered in the forward bilge. Seemingly intended
for exterior mounting on the forward part of the keel, they had
remained inside and helped balance the boat but did not contribute
to her righting moment.
Two years after her arrival in Toronto, she was stripped of paint
inside and outside, fitted with cedar wedge-shaped splines between
planks and coated with West System epoxy. This is still on the hull
today. In 1984, the errant pieces of lead were melted, and were
poured into a mould that was fastened to the keel.
The pour was very successful and Fantome has sailed better into
the wind and been more competitive since then. In the interim,
Vicki and Henry Piersig became her principal owners and doting
caretakers and much serious and meticulous work has continued on
virtually every aspect of the vessel in all areas.
Short Takes
Zingara Does it Again: Richard Reid can be seen on the Internet
being interviewed after winning the North American Beneteau
36.7 Championship once again. It’s an interesting interview and it
can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watchv=D0iTYkXWBj
E&feature=player_embedded. Worth watching. Congratulations
to Richard and his crew.
Following Big Bird Home was David George in Somersault I,
following early morning voyages from Prinyers Cove and Cobourg
and an unusual cloud formation over Lake Ontario as his guide.
Ask them someday for a copy of their upgrade logs and you will
find that, while built 85 years ago, Fantome is very much still a
work in progress. It may be that the founders of the Universal Rule
hadn’t intended that approaching a century later improvements
in the designs resulting from the rule would still be being made.
Today’s Fantome is living proof that such work continues.
Today, she is a joy to see under sail and evokes sensations of what
it must have been like to have been there, among the classic yachts
and carefree days of earlier times. Fantome is one of the very few
of her vintage remaining as actively sailed yachts. She owes her
continued vitality to owners who have proven willing and capable
of taking her to a vibrant old age with many races still before her.
Happy birthday, Fantome. May you enjoy many more.
David George
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Please Note that on October 26, the Club Office, Bar & Restaurant are on Winter Hours of Operation.