The Telltale - Hyannis Yacht Club

Hyannis Yacht Club
Organized 1927
The Telltale
August 2008
Commodore’s Report
Let’s All Celebrate!
Congratulations to the members of our
Board of Trustees, committee chairs and
members, event volunteers, management
team and staff on a fabulous month! All
of the energy dedicated to planning and
running the various events contributed to
a fun-filled month of activities enjoyed by
many of our members.
Our Youth Program participants have two
weeks left in their summer program. The
time has flown by! Our sailors and swimmers
have done very well; the program directors
have done a fabulous job coordinating and
staffing the many events both at our Club
and at the various SMSA clubs that have
hosted regattas for our youth sailors. Our
coaches this year are superb; they are
incredibly dedicated to the safety and
success of our program participants. Their
commitment to our sailors and swimmers
goes way beyond monetary compensation;
and we notice and appreciate their support
of our children!
Focusing attention on our youth sailors
fulfills our Club’s mission and sustains our
membership. Last month, the Board of
Trustees approved the development of the
Hyannis Junior Yacht Club. Congratulations
to Eleanor Conroy for initiating the idea and
to Mary Kate Mezzetti for supporting the
initial planning. With the support of Wes
Richardson and Ellen Zavatsky, they have
worked diligently to build the foundation for
this initiative. Several activities have been
planned for this year, and we will continue to
support the junior yacht club’s development
during the upcoming year.
It’s“The No
Theme Party!”
Celebrate the Dog Days of August
With a Howling Good Time
Friday, August 22, 2008 • 6 - 10PM
Dance to the Music of
Michael Hennessey and the Slackers
Special Feature
Ellen’s “No Name” Frozen Cocktail Concoction
“Lip Smackin’ Good Eats” includes:
Hors D’oeuvres
Cheese and fruit display of international and
domestic cheeses, assorted crackers, grilled flatbread
and seasonal fruit garnish
Buffet includes
Field greens salad with feta cheese and dried fruit, barbeque
chicken, smoked ribs, fingerling potatoes and cole slaw
Dessert
Strawberry shortcake
Price $17.95 plus tax
A Fun Time to Gather with Fellow Members and Swap Tall Tales
Make your reservation today. Call (508) 775-9331 or online at
www.hyannisyachtclub.org
Hosted By:
Julie and Nick Lawler • Debbie and Jonathan Wood
Karen and Richard Mannal
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Hyannis Yacht Club
490 Ocean Street
Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601
(508) 778-6100
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Commodore’s Report
continued.
Ocean Race Update
The two parties hosted by our Entertainment Committee
in July continued this year’s tradition of unique, fun-filled
themes enjoyed by the members who attend. The Mexican
Fiesta was fabulous; we’ve all enjoyed the infamous Oasis
Machine and the many frozen concoctions served! The
Fourth of July weekend, including the trophy races, Family
Day Race, boat parade, beach and water activities, and the
barbecue was terrific. The only damper was the weather;
congratulations to our members on not letting “Mother
Nature” spoil our fun! The odds are with us that next year
we’ll actually see and hear the town’s fireworks display!
Our Ocean Race Committee continues to host the
Wednesday night Beer Can series sponsored by Harpoon
Ale. This series is the most popular for our big boat sailors.
Congratulations to the committee on the safe completion of
the Race Around the Cape!
Parents of Optimist and 420 sailors, if you are not here on
Sunday mornings, you are missing one of the best kept
secrets of our Club! The One Design Sunday morning
races are a great way for our young sailors to practice their
skill development. Our Youth Program coaches join us to
help further our sailors’ knowledge. The races are highly
organized and well run by the outstanding team of Lisa
Maclean and Neil Murray. Breakfast on the patio prior to
the races is a fun social event that helps build camaraderie
amongst our sailors and parents. It’s not too late to join
this wonderful part of our One Design program!
As we go to press this month, our Regatta Committee is
putting the finishing touches on the plans for our annual
regatta. Thanks to Rob Tucker, Melissa St.Onge, co-chairs,
and Charlie Cooper, Senior Race Officer, for all of your work
to pull this event together!
While our members enjoy the Club and all it has to offer, the
Renovations Committee continues to meet weekly to forge
ahead with our downstairs clubhouse building project. Stay
tuned to future Telltales for updates on the committee’s
exciting work!
Enjoy the final month of the summer season and all
it has to offer. Thanks to all of our committee chairs,
member volunteers, management team, and staff for
your commitment to the success of the myriad of activities
offered so far. Your dedication is appreciated immensely
by all the members who are enjoying the summer season
at our Club!
~ Emily Mezzetti
It’s August! Can you believe we’ve 2 months of
Wednesday night races under our belts and have only 4
nights of racing left?
We had good weather for the Race Around the Cape and
finished the weekend with a great time at the clambake
on the Captain’s Table deck. Thanks to Wes and his
staff for a great meal. Thanks also to all the volunteers
who helped make this event possible. It’s a lot of work
to write, review and revise the Sailing Instructions, take
registrations, do the scoring, and man those long shifts
at “RAC Headquarters” at the Club. Most of all, thanks
to Dick Fleming, who was the Principal Race Officer
again this year, and did a fantastic job.
Mark your calendar for August 9th & 10th and register
online at www.hyannisyachtclub.org for the Tarpaulin
Cove Regatta. We will race to Tarpaulin Cove on Saturday,
enjoy the company of the folks on the HYC cruise, and
then race back to the Club on Sunday. Hopefully some
of the cruisers will join in the race back!
Remember, we can always use a helping hand on mark,
patrol, or committee boats for the Wednesday nights or
weekend races. Please call me – we can always use an
extra pair of hands – and it’s a fun time!
See you all soon
Lincoln Baxter
on behalf of the Ocean Race Committee
Smoking at HYC
Members, guests, and staff members are asked
to remember that smoking is prohibited at all
times in all enclosed facilities without exception.
This includes common work areas, conference
and meeting rooms, restrooms, the kitchen and
restaurant, and all other enclosed facilities.
Smoking is also prohibited in HYC vehicles.
Individuals who choose to smoke outside should
maintain a distance of 15 feet from any building
opening and should refrain from smoking upwind
of others.
All cigarette butts should be disposed of in ashtrays
and not left on the beach, dock or patio.
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Hyannis Junior Yacht Club
Established
Members of the Youth Program asked to start a Junior Yacht Club
and after careful review the Board of Trustees has granted approval.
Below are some of the key elements of the plan.
Governance
• A Trustee will be assigned as liaison to the HYC Board.
• The Youth Committee would nominate an adult advisor who would be
responsible for ensuring that established guidelines are followed.
Creating the Club
• The JYC is currently working to create bylaws and a mission statement.
• Officers were appointed for this first year with election of officers required in
subsequent years.
• 2008 appointments:
– Commodore Eleanor Conroy
– Vice Commodore Mary Kate Mezzetti
– Rear Commodore Chase Quinn
– Secretary/Treasurer Hannah Howard
– House Committee Chair Sarah White
– Entertainment Committee Chair Ali Gorin
• The JYC is open to all members of the Youth Program between the ages of 10
and 18. (The person would be that age during the calendar year.)
• Cost of membership is $10
This idea was spearheaded by Eleanor Conroy and she, along with Mary Kate
Mezzetti, have worked hard to present a viable plan to the Youth Committee.
We are excited to see the enthusiasm that so many members of the Youth
Program have for the JYC. They plan to host events, help around the Club,
and perform some community service. Look for additional information in
future Telltales.
Congratulations to all that worked to make this happen!
General Manager’s Report
Every now and then something happens that prompts
a restatement of one or more of the Club’s policies.
This year is no different so it would be good to review
several situations that have recently arisen.
First Policy: No member or guest shall bring outside
source alcoholic beverages into the Club. The only
exception is to transport such alcoholic beverages
to one’s boat. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited on the beach and Club launches.
For purposes of these rules “Club” shall mean the
clubhouse, beach, docks, mooring area, local property,
furnishings, equipment and stock.
Unfortunately members and their guests occasionally
bring coolers to the beach or bring drinks from their
boats onto the dock or patio. These practices could
result in the loss of the Club’s liquor license. To clarify,
members are allowed to drink their own liquor on their
Sail Program Update
The HYC Youth Sailing Program is enjoying one of its
best summers to date. The 2008 sailing staff is made
up of two veterans of too many years to count, former
participants in the program and college sailors from
Eckerd, Tufts, Roger Williams and U-Mass/Amherst.
Our sailors are having fun while messing about in
boats and developing the skills to make them great
competitive sailors or just lifelong sailors. I welcome
you to keep up to date with our daily activities by
reading our blog available at: www.hycsailing.
blogspot.com or about the race team results at: www.
hycraceteam.blogspot.com. It is updated almost
every day and there are great pictures posted there
as well.
boat but in all other locations they are permitted to
drink only liquor purchased at the Club’s bar.
Second Policy: All complaints, suggestions and
requests shall be made in writing, dated, and signed,
and directed to the General Manager or the Board of
Trustees.
On several occasions members have taken their
complaints directly to a staff member and have done
so in a very aggressive manner. It’s important to
remember that the HYC team is here to help and the
decisions that we make we deem to be the best in
any given situation. If a member feels that one of
our staff is making the wrong decision it is imperative
that they bring it to the attention of the General
Manager. We do welcome and solicit feedback that
will improve the Club but ask that it be done in a
civil manner through the proper channels. Common
sense and consideration of the Club, the staff, and
one’s fellow members should be the governing rule.
Thanks and enjoy a great summer!
~ Wes Richardson
Congratulations to Skipper Dan Sexton and Crew
Hayley Morse for their 3rd place finish on the 420
line at the Edgartown Regatta and to Chase Quinn
for his 2nd place finish on the Opti Championship
line. These are just two notable
results thus far this summer.
Both the 420 Race Team and
the Opti Race Teams have had
an amazing summer and we
are looking forward to more
great results.
Sail Fast,
Deb Newson
Sail Program
Director
The Telltale
Youth Award & Dance
August 15, 2008
August 15th marks the end of another great season for our
swimming and sailing program. Please come and celebrate the
achievements of our children, followed by the traditional
“last dance of the summer”.
Parents’ Buffet
Romaine salad with creamy garlic dressing and aged parmesan reggiano
Slow roasted sole with coconut rum butter and wild rice
Sautéed chicken breast with roasted tomatoes and basil butter
served over penne pasta
Roasted seasonal vegetables
Warm apple crisp with fresh whipped cream
$14.99 plus tax and gratuity
Please reserve your place today by calling (508) 775-9331 or
online at www.hyannisyachtclub.orgrequired
(All reservations must be placed before August 13th).
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Swim Program Update
The beach is brimming with activity this summer.
The HYC swimming program’s reputation for topquality, consistent and fun lessons is spreading.
We have almost 50 swimmers under the age of 7
in our beginner classes! Many of these little ones
had parents in the program. It’s great
to see the love for the Hyannis Yacht
Club swimming and sailing program
continue through the generations! We
have many grandparents sitting on the
deck celebrating the progress of their
beginning swimmers!
It is not only the beginner classes that
are full. There seems to always be
children in the water swimming laps, playing in the crib or
digging in the sand. The older swimmers are working hard
learning new strokes and perfecting the ones they already
know. The swimmers in the instructor training class are
learning to write lesson plans and teach a class. The hours
they volunteer over the summer are invaluable. They are
helping us maintain a small instructor-swimmer ratio.
The HYC swim team began the season with a taco and tiedye party. The tie-dyed t-shirts look great! A special thanks
goes to Beth Smith for designing and printing the swim team
logo on the front of the shirts and the children’s initials on
the sleeves. The team looks as good in the water as they do
on land in their team suits and shirts. We are undefeated
and will probably remain so this summer. We have over
50 members on the team so we are definitely a force to
be reckoned with. The swimmers love wearing flippers in
practice to help work on their strokes and strengthen their
leg muscles. Everyone is looking forward to the 2nd annual
Swim Team Sleepover at the end of July!
As we travel to other clubs for meets, we are so thankful
for the wonderful facilities we have here at the Cub. We
have the most lanes and the best place to hold a meet and
to run practices. Jared and the dock staff have done an
outstanding job maintaining the swim floats and lifeguard
equipment. The instructors, staff, and facilities make the
HYC Swim Program the best on the Cape!
Pam Nothacker
Swim Program Director
Hyannis Yacht Club
Youth Invitational
Thursday, August 7, 2008
NO WALK IN REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED
Register online at www.hyannisyachtclub.org,
click onto the yachting & waterfront home page,
from the left menu click on the Youth Invitation
tab and the registration info is on the right side of
the page.
There will be a $40 late fee for registrations
received after August 1, 2008 at noon.
No registrations accepted after noon on
August 6, 2008.
Waterfront News
Just a reminder to all members, please dispose
of all waste in the various receptacles around
the Club. This will help us preserve the patio
and beach front property.
Thank you for your help.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
August 2008
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
1
Friday Night
Buffet
6 – 8:00pm
3
Sunday
Morning
Brunch
8 – 11:00am
4
5
6
Beer Can Race
6:00pm
Sunday One
Design Racing
10:30am
10
Sunday
Morning
Brunch
8 – 11:00am
11
12
13
Beer Can Race
6:00pm
7
Friday Night
Buffet
6 – 8:00pm
Youth
Invitational
Tarpaulin
Cove Race
14
One Design
Racing
6:00pm
Sunday One
Design Racing
10:30am
17
Sunday
Morning
Brunch
8 – 11:00am
18
Book Club
– “China Run”
by David Bell
7:00pm
19
Trustees’
Meeting
6:30pm
20
Beer Can Race
6:00pm
8
One Design
Racing
6:00pm
21
One Design
Racing
6:00pm
15
Youth Awards
Night
SATURDAY
2
9
Tarpaulin Cove
Return Race
16
Youth Dance
7:30 – 10pm
22
23
29
30
Members’
Monthly Party
6:00pm
Sunday One
Design Racing
10:30am
24
Sunday
Morning
Brunch
8 – 11:00am
Sunday One
Design Racing
10:30am
25
26
27
Beer Can Race
6:00pm
Members’
Monthly
Meeting
7:30pm
28
One Design
Racing
6:00pm
Friday Night
Buffet
6 – 8:00pm
31
Sunday
Morning
Brunch
8 – 11:00am
Sunday One
Design Racing
10:30am
Labor Day
Jazz Brunch at
CT 11:30am
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Hyannis Yacht Club
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September
1
6
7
13
14
15
18
24
26
Labor Day Trophy Races
Hurricane Cup
Eye of the Storm Race
Members’ Monthly Party 6:00pm
Cruise Wrap-up Dinner 5:00pm
Book Club “The Widow’s War”
by Sally Gunning
Trustees’ Meeting 6:30pm
Members’ Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Volunteer Appreciation Party 6:00pm
October
6 Book Club 7:00pm
10 Commodore’s Installation
12 Captain’s Pick Specials begin
Sunday – Thursday
12 Columbus Day Jazz Brunch 11:30am
12 Commodore’s Reception 3:00 – 5:00pm
15 Wednesdays Prime Rib Special
begins at the Captain’s Table
16 Trustees’ Meeting 6:30pm
16 Dinner and Movie at the
Captain’s Table 6:45pm
20 Book Club “The True Story of
Hansel & Gretel” by Louise Murphy
21 Wine Lecture 4:00 – 6:00pm
24 Dinner Dance at the Captain’s Table
music begins at 7:00pm
26 Annual Meeting 3:00pm
26 De-Commissioning Party immediately
following the Annual Meeting
November0
3 Book Club 7:00
9 Veteran’s Day Brunch
13 Dinner and Movie 6:45pm
17 Book Club “The Other Boleyn Girl”
by Phillipa Gregory
18 Wine Lecture 4:00 – 6:00pm
21 Dinner Dance at the Captain’s Table
music begins at 7:00pm
27 Thanksgiving
30 Thanksgiving Weekend Jazz Brunch