The Mainsheet BYC Newsletter November 2011

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MAINSHEET
N e w s l e t t e r
It’s Only a
Name: Old
Crow
Wrapping Up
Race Committee
BYC Contacts
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o f
t h e
B r i s t o l
Looking
Commodore’s
Ahead
Frostbite Racing
Grounds cleanup
Editor Thanks!
Ball
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&
Decommissio
Y a c h t
Advertisers
Support the folks
that support the
Mainsheet!
Boatique
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C l u b
Holiday Fund
Staff addresses
Save the Dates
Upcoming events
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Commodore’s Corner
I swore that I’d never join a yacht club. My friends and I used to
hang out at the old (long burned down) oyster house on the Warren
River. In the summer, there were 3 old men (Joe Blue Eyes, Leo, and
Jigger) who would set up an “outpost” camp and we’d sometimes
hang with them while they smoked, drank cheap wine and told
stories. They taught us how to catch choggies and tautog…and
would always challenge us to do things like jump off the roof of the
building, jump of the Warren-Barrington bridge when the tide was
roaring out, swim across the river, or run through the Wharf Tavern,
run up the stairs, and jump off the crow’s nest into the river…of
course we met every challenge and even invented our own.
We all had our old wooden skiffs that we would tie up anywhere we
please and spent most of our summer days on the river. We used to
get a kick out of standing up on pilings, bending over, mooning the
yachties as they’d sail by and then jumping off the piling into the
water. The yacht club folks lived in “a different world” and we didn’t
want to be there. Sometimes we’d swim over to Barrington and
invade the beaches but always stayed below the high tide mark so no
one could kick us off
When I was in college, I traded a Corvair and a Beetle Cat for a “big boat”…an 18’ Cape Cod Knockabout with a mooring in Bristol
Harbor. I had always kept previous boats on home made moorings that were tossed in the Warren
River and we would swim out to our boats without a 2nd thought. Bristol presented a new
challenge. The mooring was near the yacht club, and I wasn’t a yachtie. We solved that problem
by sneaking on to BYC property or the house next door, swimming out to the boat, and swimming
back at the end of the sail. This worked OK for a couple of years but I was getting older and
slightly more mature. I had a real job and was thinking of getting married.
As luck would have it, BYC member Bob Westlake asked me to race with him on his Pearson
Commander at the yacht club. I did and immediately loved it. It was great going back to the bar
after a race and I soon found out that these yachties that I had thought were stuffy, were a lot of fun
and were as normal, or no nuttier than I was. I soon asked Bob and Jim Dollins to sponsor me,
handed Bernie (the steward) $400.00 and all of a sudden I was one of them.
I was welcomed by some of the old timers (Charlie Walsh, Fabe Saxe, Bob Millard) and have
continued to meet and befriend some of the nicest people I’ve ever known. I now believe that we
yachties are really not what I had expected us to be.
I have enjoyed being your Commodore much more than I thought I would. It has been a real
hoot! I am… and we should all be grateful for the work that our Executive Board, Committees,
and Volunteers do because we are strong, solvent, and I know that our “Boathouse on the Shore”
will continue to prosper. Bob Hamel, Commodore
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It’s Only a Name
The
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Bristol Yacht Club
Phone: 401.253.2922
Have you ever wondered how a particular boat
acquired it’s name ? I will ask that question each
month to a BYC member , and provide the answer
in this column.
Old Crow is a Mitchell 24 owned by Steve and
Susan Dolan. Why the name Old Crow?
The answer is best described in Steve’s own words:
Old Crow was discovered sitting peaceful in
Damariscotta
Cove in Maine a
year or so after I
began my search
PO Box 180
Bristol, RI 02809
Fax: 401.253.3283
Web: www.bristolyc.com
Chief Steward:
Chris Healey, [email protected]
Flag Officers
Commodore Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Fleet Captain
Robert Hamel Craig Lippman
David Schwartz
Joe Brito
253.9993
245.1114
231.1603
639.1577
Officers
Secretary
Treasurer
Peggie Perrotto
Roger Carney
253.2344
253.2149
for a Down East
power boat
having just
parted company
with my Sea
Sprite. I drove up
to meet the owner after she had passed the marine
survey and we had come to “rough terms” on the
purchase price. When we met at his little workshop I
learned that has just completed and published a book
entitled “Twelve Miles From The Rest Of The World”
which was a portrait of the Damariscotta River. She
was brought over to the US from England because of
her shallow draft and was ideal to tuck tightly into the
deep coves and inlets to photograph the marine life
Committees
Grounds
House Junior Membership
Race Social Waterfront
At Large
At Large
Past Commodore
Dave Turchetta
781.769.0070
Andrew Hausmann 396.9625
Chris Bjerregaard
253.5554
Bill Campbell
254.1085
Ruth Souto
253.1495
Judi Walsh
293.5888
Karl Nordstrom
787.0384
Bob Elder
289.0026
Kathi Lengel
835.4736
Peter Canzone
662.7730
The Mainsheet is produced with content provided by those listed
above and other members. Those wishing to add content should
contact Kathi Lengel, Editor, by phone or email
([email protected])
and untouched scenery you would only be able to see
by boat. So with a signed copy of the book in which
she is actually pictured with the author and his
years old (7 now), the boat and the name seemed to be a part of
photographer, she came to Bristol Harbor. As much as
I wanted to change the name the most I could bring
tattooed on her topsides. Although she was only a few
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So ……….Now you know how the name Old Crow was chosen for the Dolans’ boat. If you have a name you would
myself to do was remove the big black crow that was
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some kind of history that shouldn’t be changed.
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like to submit please email me Peter Canzone
at [email protected]
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WRA P P IN G UP
The Finish Line
Ruth E. Souto
Chair, BYC Race Committee
The 2011 summer race season has ended. The winners have their awards, the Herb Farnum (with her still-shiny
new engine) is out of the water, the race marks are stored for the winter and the frantic sounds of the starting
line are just a faint echo of warmer days. It has been said that sailboat racers “eat, sleep and drink racing.”
Well, I know of another group that can make that claim as well… your BYC Race Committee.
In the off-season they charted, planned, organized and discussed the races. They hosted both a Race Rules
Seminar and a PHRF Seminar to help our sailors, as well as others from around the bay, prepare for the
upcoming season. As a committee on the water they ran, and assisted in running, many races in addition to our
regular Wednesday night Millard Series. In short, when this committee wasn’t out on the water running a race,
they were thinking about racing.
It has been my distinct pleasure to have chaired the Race Committee for the past two seasons. A more
dedicated group of volunteers, I have never seen. Giving up one night a week so that others could go sailing is
an extremely generous act, and one that I have come to have absolute respect for. As a racer, it is easy to forget
that in order for us to have a race “somebody” needs to organize it, and then be there to run it. At this time, I
would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the following “yellow-shirted” members of the Race
Committee who graciously donated their time and energy so that we could enjoy our Wednesday night, and
occasional weekend, races on the water: Margaret Bailey, Kathi Lengel, Allen Molvar, Linda Molvar, Dawne
Nordstrom, Hadley Rood, Deb Rude, Bill Stephens (PRO), Alan Storms, Mary Beth Taylor, Joe Wilbur, and
Bob Yaylaian.
RC Member Alan Storms enjoys a laugh with
racer Bob Rude, Mmmm
Joe Wilbur ready to
announce results
Margaret Bailey and Mary Beth
Taylor on the Committee Boat
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LOOKING A H EA D!
Frostbite Sailing to Begin
Well the summer sailing season has finished, and the
winter sailing season is just beginning. On November 5th
racing is scheduled to begin again for the Penguin and
Laser Frostbite fleets right here in Bristol harbor. Come
join the fun and keep your skills sharp with these two
competitive classes. Racing will take place each
Saturday starting at 1:00PM (weather permitting) from
November through March.
This is a bring-your-own-boat event, but there are extra
Penguins for anyone interested in acquiring one. The
fleet (10-20 Lasers and 2-6 Penguins) aspires to promote
spirited, low stakes racing – protest are rare. They
usually get in at least 7 races. Novices are always
welcome and will be gently handled.
From the Grounds Committee
The grounds committee would like to
recognize all the little elves who have been so
helpful over the past two years. The new play
area, fenced in mooring area, fuel storage shed,
bulkhead projects have made our club a much
nicer place for all. Let the strive for excellence
in all aspects of our club continue to grow.
Anyone interested in more information, please contact
David Paine at: [email protected]
Thanks!
As I complete my last Mainsheet, I’d like to extend my
thanks to the Executive Committee members who have
been so generous with their time and effort to continue
providing articles and images for your Mainsheet. I send
special thanks to outgoing Commodore Bob Hamel who
has not only provided wonderful Commodore’s Corner
articles every month but has served as a last check
Fall clean up is 11/5, bright and early! Bring
your family, your rakes, your energy to spruce
up the Club and put the gardens to bed.
Dave Turchetta, Grounds Chair
proofreader for each month’s edition. I also extend
thanks to Paul Sanroma for his excellent copy editing. I
will miss this work and look forward to passing it along
to the next Member-at-Large!
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C O M M O D O RE’ S B A L L
The Commodore’s Ball held on October 15 at the Bristol Yacht Club began with a
rousing start as each guest was greeted with a glass of champagne. The tables were
spread with dark blue clothes that aptly displayed centerpieces of a brandy snifter
filled with kosher salt and a large white candle surrounded by tiny silver shells. Silver branches highlighted this setting. Large silver chargers further enhanced the
table settings. Ed Mazza’s band had everyone dancing a lively step and the food
served by Russel Morin Catering was a gourmet delight. All in all, our
Commodore, Bob Hamel, looking very handsome in his tux, was aptly honored for a
great time in service to our club!!
D EC O M M I S S I O N I N G
And, the next day, BYC ended the 2011 season
with the traditional lowering of the colors. A
goodly number of officers and members were in
attendance.
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BYC ADV E R T I S E R S
AppraiseRI
Harbour Point Associates
Doug Gablinske
Residential & commercial real estate
576 Metacom Av, Bristol, RI 02809
[email protected]
401-253-9910
Bristol Bagel Works
Computer Consulting,
Web design & Troubleshooting
Paul Sanromá
[email protected]
H: 401.253.4475
C: 401.529.4475
Charlie Enright
T: 401-683-7997 F: 401-683-9121
M: 401-524-7347
[email protected]
www.northsails.com
Imprima Yacht Management
Herb, Chris, and Rob Browne
420 Hope Street
Bristol, RI
401.254.1390
Call in your order!
Inspection services, Marine Systems
Erik Lavers
NMEA & ABYC Certified
Cell: 401.225.2032
[email protected]
Chef du Jour
Quantum Sail Design Group
Where sailmaking is a performing art
Steve Thurston
401.254.0970
Hadley R. Rood $
Professional Tax Accounting and
Financial Services
O: 401.619.0412
F: 401.619.0611
[email protected]
Jack Killion’s Paint & Repair
Personal Chef Service
Erin Carrera
401.273.FOOD (3663)
Coastal Chiropractic Group
Mark Alano, DC FICPA CCEP
Gentle procedures,insurance accepted.
www.coastalchiropracticgroup.com
450 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
401-253-1130
Commercial, Residential, Interior,
Exterior, Registered, Insured
401.245.7745
Boat Services
Scott Davis
[email protected]
401.487.6306
Meteorologist
www.tsweather.com
[email protected]
401.864.0356
Custom Boat Covers and Canvas
Philip F. Kinder
26 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI
O: 401.253.7076
[email protected]
www.kinder-industries.com
Straight Answer
Mooring and Dive Service
Town-authorized inspector
David Miller
401.253.5760
[email protected]
King Marine, Inc.
East Bay Diving & Marine
Boat Bottom Cleaning, Charter &
Delivery Captain, Sailing Instruction,
Underwater Services
Russ Lundstron, Jr.
401.253.1263
Hauling, Delivery, Mooring & Diving
Bud King
401.247.KING (5464)
www.kingmarineri.com
[email protected]
Classic Yawl: Day Sail • Sunset Cruise
Visit the Islands • Learn to Sail
Newport • Bristol and the Bay
http://yawls.net/TopCat
508.904.0749
Residential Broker/Associate
[email protected]
www.dawnenordstrom.com
O: 401.245.9600
C: 401.573.0866
General Contractors, LLC
New Construction, Remodeling,
Kitchens, Baths, Windows
Pat Grimo 401.253.1967
Tom Ferreira 401.253.7896
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BRISTOL YACHT CLUB
ANNOUNCES
THE ANNUAL BOATIQUE
DECEMBER 2
BEGINNING AT 5:30
WE HAVE YOUR FAVORITE CRAFTERS
AND SOME NEW ONES. PLEASE COME
AND ENJOY SOME HOLIDAY
SHOPPING, HAVE A DRINK, SEE
YOUR FRIENDS AND TGIF DINNER
WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Holidays 2011
If you’d like to send along a
holiday greeting to your favorite
staff member(s), Steward Chris
Healey has provided their
addresses below. For those who get
their Mainsheets in the mail, he’s
enclosed an envelope for the Staff
Holiday Fund - donations are
divided among the staff. Envelopes
are available at the club as well.
Or, you may send a donation to
BYC Holiday Fund at Box 180,
Bristol, RI 02809
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Chris Healey, Chief Steward
49 Hayden Ave.
Tiverton, RI 02878
Scott Hamel, Dock Hand
859 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Pete Turenne, Dock Master
51 Sowams Dr.
Bristol, RI 02809
Wayne Wallace
44 Armington Ave
Riverside, RI 02915
Jaymie McCanna
36 Fairview Ave.
Warren, RI 02885
Linden Wyatt
9 Crest Ave
Lincoln, RI 02865
Jimmy Turenne
51 Sowams Dr.
Bristol, RI 02809
Don Hebert
80 Monson Road
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
Kristine Magown
132 Summer Street
Norwell, MA 02061
Natalie Pereira, Bartender
586 Fall River Ave.
Seekonk, MA 02771
Sarah Celone
66 Indian Point Rd
Tiverton, RI 02878
Kimberly Giorgi
20 Belvidere Blvd, Apt 2
North Providence, RI 02911
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BYC Calendar - November 2011
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Float haul out
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5
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Sat
Sun
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TGIF
Fall cleanup
Annual Meeting 1600
TGIF
December preview
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Boutique and TGIF
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TGIF
30
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TGIF
Bristol Yacht Club
Box 180
Bristol, RI 02809