Bellingham, Washington Volume 80 Number 6 Full Edition June, 2005 IN THIS ISSUE… SO WHY DOES THIS YOU CAN HELP

- THE JIB SHEET’S DIFFERENT! (PG. 1) JIB SHEET LOOK THE CLUB SAVE - THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS (2) SO DIFFERENT? MONEY! - BAR SCHEDULE (5) & REPORT (7) Kelli Conrads is moving with her Each month, we mail some 150 - BLAKELY ISLAND CRUISE WINNERS (3) husband to Port Townsend (see story copies of this newsletter to members who - BOARD MEETING REPORT (3) below). To fill Kelli’s shoes editing the Jib do not let us email it…and it costs us Sheet (see story below), it took a about $2 per member for the printing, - COMMODORE’S COMMENTS (2) committee, so far including 15 BYC labeling, and postage. If you would - INATI BAY POLICY REVIEWED (3) Members, with more coming on please let us email it to you it would - RESULTS (7) board…and to keep it simple and fun make our volunteers’ lives so much for all, we’re making this a true easier, and save us $3,600 per year! - NEW CRABBING RULES (5) “newsletter-style” publication. By Email Michele Hurst, BYC Membership - NEW CUSTOMS/BORDER RULES (4) spending less time on the layout, we can Secretary, at [email protected] - NEW OPERATOR RULES COMING (4) spend more time on the content… and let her know if we can email this newsletter to you instead of mailing it. IMPORTANT: There will be two - OPENING DAY PHOTOS (6) Thank you! versions of the monthly report: A - TUES. RACING IS HOT! (4,7) “Mail” version that will always be just …AND MORE! four pages, with only summarized THANK YOU, KELLI “long” stories, to reduce printing/ & DOLPH… mailing costs; and a “Email” version The Bellingham that will usually be five, six, seven, Replacing Jib Sheet editor Kelli 2625 S. Harbor Loop eight or (like this issue) ten pages. Conrads isn’t easy, but became Bellingham WA 98225 necessary after Kelli’s husband, Dolph, And you are all welcome to Richard Veach, Commodore took a new job as corporate treasurer of contribute: just send your email items Ray Poorman, Vice Commodore the Port Townsend Paper Company. The Al Callery, Rear Commodore to [email protected]. It can just be an Conrads are a real “BYC Couple”, as Kelli Terry Tavelli, Fleet Captain email, but it is more convenient for us if McNamara told you when she and Dolph Marlene Bolster,. Past Commodore you send us a WORD document as an Conrads were married: They met as a Steve Ross, Secretary attachment to your email. Don Dangelmaier, Jamie Foti, Terry result of volunteering to work on the Jib Robertson, Jason Watson, 1st Year Trustees We will try to include everyone’s Sheet, beginning to publish it back in September, 2003; got married December John Asmundson, Dick Grimshaw, contributions, but, of course, we editors Christine Petrou, Teresa Van Haalen, 2nd reserve the right to do our 26, 2003; and subsequently Dolph Year Trustees cutting/correcting/pasting and, in our sole became our Club Treasurer. discretions, deleting…but we don’t expect They are both faithful BYC The BYC Jib Sheet to do much of the latter. We’d like stories volunteers, now moving their blended Volume 80 Number 6 about and racing, social notes family to follow Dolph’s career as he This month’s editor: Joe Coons about special events in the lives of any Editors: Loraine Boland, Joe Coons, Pam continues as a financial executive in Port Members, comments about our Club and Heward, Meredith Ross Townsend; he previously was Chief its activities, stories about our Club’s past Regular Contributors: Claire Beich, Dick Financial Officer for Alpha Technologies or its past Members; in fact, anything you Grimshaw, Michele Hurst, Dick Johnson, here in Bellingham. Steve Moore, Ray Nelson, Kym Smith, Bud think would interest others who read the Peterson, Frank Richardson, Terry Robertson, Jib Sheet. We all wish both Dolph and Kelli all the Quinn Selsor, Mary Writer best! You have been great BYC Mem- Thanks! bers and, of course, you are one of our unique “matched” couples! 1 Overby, our race committee chairman, as THIS ISSUE’S COMMODORE’S she enters college in the Fall. Kelsey has COMMENTS… chaired the Wednesday night races for the SPONSORS: last couple of years. We now have to think ---Commodore Richard Veach about her replacement. If you’re interested, MATTHEW L. HARRIS of We’re officially into the contact Terry Tavelli or Dick Johnson. Reisner, McEwen & Harris season; the long days of Summer are just (division of Marine Consultants, weeks away and most of our members are INTRODUCING OUR planning their marine “getaways”. Inc.) is a Certified Marine EDITORS… Surveyor. Matt has experience A short time ago, we enjoyed a new approach to Opening Day. The traditional The Jib Sheet will now be edited by a with of all kinds and Opening Day ceremony was followed by sizes, and can help owners team of folks who will submit stories in large flotilla of boats parading around Gus various areas. Ray Poorman will report on determine what needs to be and Mary Farrar’s beautiful 55 ’ Raven in Board activities; Al Callery will be doing done to make or keep a a continuous unbroken circle. That is, until occasional financial reports; Terry Tavelli shipshape. He is a recognized the arrival of the Alaskan Ferry… and Kym Smith will be reporting on fleet appraiser for boat buyers, The judges determined that Katy activities; Dick Grimshaw will cover the sellers, insurance companies owned by Ken and Lisa Chovil was the BYC.ORG web site; Steve Moore the and banks, and often surveys boat best emphasizing this year’s theme. calendar; Dick Johnson the bar; Bud Peterson the past commodores and Blue boats for owners who want to The biggest change in this Opening Day was the closure of our facilities to the Gavel; Terry Robertson Building & House know what’s needed to keep general public. In the past, we’ve provided news, Mary Writer harbor news, especially them safe and in top condition live music, access to our bar, and food to from suppliers; Ray Nelson the (something to consider as you non-members. In return, we had problems Recreational Boaters Association of complete or begin any boating with intoxicated individuals, added security Washington; Frank Richardson (Captain season!) Call Matt at 647-6966. concerns, and a rather large financial loss. Homie) about other clubs; Michele Hurst new member news; Claire Beich junior This year Terry Tavelli and his volunteers planned for a much more exclusive activities, and Loraine Boland, Pam SEAVIEW BOATYARD approach to our activities. The Heward, Meredith Ross, and Quinn opened in 1974, and expanded overwhelming response to the change has Selsor will be general news reporters and rapidly as their reputation for been very positive. I’ve received dozens of help with overall editing. quality work grew. By 1985 emails expressing how much people With this team, we should be able to they outgrew their original enjoyed themselves and how appreciative “keep you covered” without overworking any Shilshole yard and opened a they were that the Club was not open to the one person! And, of course, anyone can second facility on the Ballard general public. Terry deserves the credit; submit a story to [email protected]. All the his organizational skills left little to chance. news that will fit and fitting) we’ll print! Ship Canal. Introduced in Our dinghy dock continues to move 2001, the Seaview North forward; we expect twenty plus CLASSES OFFERED yard at Squalicum Harbor jockeying for positions at the starting line on offers North Sound boaters the our Tuesday night race nights. This is going San Juan Sailing and San Juan same topflight resources as to be an important expansion of our racing offer complimentary attendance to their Seattle locations. And program! The dinghy storage barge allows their charter "Skippers Meetings" each for us to offer sailing opportunities to adults Friday at 4:30pm in the Ward Room. It will with the introduction of a 150 as well as juniors and promises to attract not only add to your enjoyment of cruising Ton travellift our larger vessels younger members to our Club. the islands but save you thousands of do not have to leave the The response to the availability of dollars by pointing out hidden and cagey community for quality dinghy storage at the harbor has been "killer rocks" that nab unsuspecting rudders craftsmanship. All locations remarkable. Thanks to David Servais and and propellers every year. In addition, the provide excellent painting, others we have very few sub-lease meeting covers safety tips from propane procedures to best anchoring practices. fiberglass repairs, wood- vacancies projected. Of course this is going working, rigging, mechanical to place demands on our human resources. Remember those boats that ended up In the long run, this will only be beneficial to on the rocks at Sucia in a storm earlier this and general maintenance plus the BYC as we find new members to spring? It wouldn't have happened if they do-it-yourself facilities. Call volunteer to operate the boat, add to followed a simple recommendation covered them at 676-8282 our race committee, and provide other Club in every Skippers Meeting by the San Juan support. Our history strongly suggests we’ll Sailing/Yachting staff. find the necessary people! If you have an SUPPORT These briefings have been repeatedly interest in learning more about the race acclaimed by world-wide experienced OUR committee please contact Dick Johnson. boaters as the "best charter briefings they The State of the Club continues to be ADVERTISERS! have ever heard". No charge, Fridays very positive, but we do have problems to through September. address. We will lose the talents of Kelsey 2 owners’ requests to allow only BYC Fleet Captain: Terry Tavelli reported BLAKELY CRUISE: authorized use. [See next story…] opening day went well, there were no MARSHA RIEK & If someone asks you about Inati bay, incidents and everything seemed to go OK ( please inform them that the bay is closed to he was applauded by the board). Summer RAY POORMAN BIG non-members and any questions should be is coming up fast and there are a lot of referred to the Lummi Island Land projects coming up including the rapidly WINNERS! Company, president Jim Dickenson (319- expanding dingy fleet! Youth Fleet chair 0284) and property manager David Claire Beich reported Junior Sailing 17 Boats and 48 members and guests Dickinson (758-2110). PLEASE NOTE: enrollment is doing well and the Leisure attended the annual Past Commodore’s The Lummi Island Land Company is the Guide ad put together by Sally Poorman Cruise to the lovely Blakely Island Marina only entity authorized to speak on the has brought in many information requests April 29 - May 1, 2005. In addition to the closure issues. If you are contacted please and several new registrations. Power Fleet traditional dock parties and potluck dinner take the person’s name, refer them to LILC, chair Jamie Foti reported on the upcoming on Saturday, PC Marlene Bolster served and contact an executive board member. Garrison Bay cruise, and Ski to Sea regatta us a nice breakfast (including some very chair Jason Watson reported that the The Finance Committee report was deluxe “orange juice”) on Sunday morning. regatta is well in hand. Highlight of the Saturday evening gathering given by Rear Commodore Al Callery. He Old Business: The C&C 24 bids were was the first “Marine World Poker reported the club is ahead of budget and opened and the board accepted an option to Tournament” with an entry fee of $15 for doing well. Dick Grimshaw, our assistant buy from Jason Watson. bids were each of the 26 players, with the pot split at treasurer, is doing a great job of jumping in opened and Bill Apt was awarded the Laser the end of the evening between the six top after Dolph Conrads’ departure. The and all ten of the Holder Hawks. The winners. Marsha Riek won $120; Ray auditing committee continues their Dinghy Dock and the Port of Bellingham use Poorman won $95; David Bradley and processes making sure we are doing things permit were also discussed. Larry Stahlberg-Kehoe tied for third and correctly. got $65 each; Bob Bingham was fifth, $30, Membership: Four new members That’s it for this edition of the board and Max King got $15. It was a lot of fun, joined the club this month! Next month I will report. See you all next month! as always…Thanks for everything, Marlene! start posting the new members and a count of our membership. Building & House: Terry Robertson New Inati Bay Policy reported the junior room is continuing in Ray Poorman, Vice Commodore process and is nearing completion. If & Policy & Planning Chairman anyone can help it would be greatly This year has brought some bad news appreciated! to the boating community regarding Inati Club & Lounge: Dick Johnson reports Bay. Use of the bay has been restricted as the lounge is doing well, requests for renting a result of outside issues. This has caused the Ward Room are up, and the beer tap is a lot of confusion, argument, and concern, a hit. He reminded us all, please pick up and the rumor mill is rampant as noted in you area when your done, and CLOSE OUT the Board Report above -- note particularly YOUR TAB when you leave the club: open the instructions about referring questions. The winners at breakfast (from left to right): tabs continue to plague the bar Members please note the BYC’s new Larry Stahlberg, David Bradley, Ray Poorman, accounting… policy concerning Inati Bay use is as Marsha Riek, Max King and Bob Bingham. Policy & Planning: I discussed addi- follows! tional information on Inati bay and reported “Inati Bay use is limited to: MAY BOARD back from after a visit to Squalicum Yacht • BYC Members; Club with Al Callery. An edit to the bylaws REPORT Section III, Paragraph 6 to remove “and • Guests of BYC Members Ray Poorman – Vice Commodore stock certificate” was approved. accompanied by a current member; May’s meeting on the 19th was long, Modification to the policies of the club • Guests of BYC Members authorized taking nearly 4 hours. The evening started Section V, Paragraph C (non-resident to operate a BYC Member vessel; members) was changed to match our with a review of our insurance policies (4 of • A hired BYC Member vessel, membership fees, and Section VI (outstation them) by the Unity Group, represented by provided the vessel has a current facilities), Paragraphs C and D were Greg Poehlman. This was requested by our Inati Bay usage permit. modified, and E added (see board minutes Auditing group, as this is one of our largest “All operators entering Inati bay should expenses for the club. for edits). Dinghy Dock moorage requirements were discussed with policy be prepared to present their current BYC Inati bay was the next topic with a and lease forms to follow in the coming membership card if requested, in review of the information and policies, months. addition all vessels are required to requested after many hostile contacts by display the BYC Burgee and/or Inati Bay Programs: Don Dangelmaier outside parties regarding our policies and Permit.“ signs posted in the bay. At this time BYC is discussed the mark boat training program. If you are interested in driving the mark boat In addition the Inati Bay subcommittee maintaining our lease of over 30 years on has completed the following public the property and honoring the property for races or other please sign up and obtain a certificate! statement. 3 “Due to legal and administrative "The Card is not like a driver's license. It is issues the operators of Inati Bay have NEW BORDER obtained once and is good for life. The regrettably been forced to close this Card indicates that the boat operator has a anchorage for all boaters and individuals CROSSING basic level of boating safety knowledge, like except members of the Bellingham Yacht REQUIREMENTS… a diploma." Club. Like the Oregon law, the Inati Bay has been under the same The border crossing rules have Washington law will have a phased-in family's ownership prior to Washington changed as the United States continues period for compliance starting in 2008. For becoming a state. As a result, the to tighten security. Unless boaters have example, boaters 30 years of age and private property boundary extends all the a completed I-68 immigration form or a younger will be required to obtain their Card way to the bay's mouth, and includes the Nexus pass, when re-entering the by January 1, 2010. Boaters born before anchorage, rather than just to the tidal United States from Canada they will January 1, 1955 will be exempt. lines as is common with most other have to stop at a manned port of entry For the many thousands of Washington bays. This definition of the for inspection. The old telephone Washington boaters who have already property raises issues of liability, and check-in system with PIN numbers has received a certificate of completion from a rights of use. The risk of wildfire, been cancelled. In addition, all boaters Coast Guard Auxiliary or U. S. Power vandalism, and safety are also from the United States should have their Squadron boating safety class (or similar contributing factors. Due to these U.S. Passport (best) or a birth certificate class), they need only supply a copy of their issues, the Bellingham Yacht Club, as and picture ID (not as good) to show to certificate along with a $10 administrative lessees of Inati Bay for over 30 years, any border officer who may require it. fee to receive their lifetime Boater Education have been asked to continue to maintain Card under the new law. the bay and monitor its use under these Boaters will find the I-68 form Operators without a Card may new requirements. relatively quick to secure at the Customs office at the Bellwether office, while the operate a boat provided they are under the "Please accept our appreciation in supervision of an adult with a Card. advance for your adherence to this new, NEXUS pass if chosen will take longer to secure, but will expedite crossing the Purchasers of new and used boats may but permanent restriction. As always, we operate their boats immediately and have border by car. welcome members of reciprocal yacht 60 days after their purchase to obtain a clubs at our large reciprocal dock in An edited government press release Card. Cards issued by other states will be front of the Club a few miles away in [we have deleted references to the recognized in Washington and the Bellingham", said Richard Veach, BYC southern (Mexican) border requirements] Washington Card will be recognized in other Commodore. "Unfortunately, in this will be found on page 7 of this Jib Sheet. states and Canada. litigious society where many are trying to The Washington State Parks & utilize waterfront property that is not Recreation Commission's Boating Safety theirs, and where we must maintain a Program will administer the provisions of the pattern of control to be sure to protect LEGISLATURE new law. The administration of the law is ourselves and the owners, we have been PASSES NEW totally supported by the $10 Card user fee. forced to take this step." The program is funded by boaters for Thanks to everyone for your help on OPERATOR boaters. this issue, I know this is one of the hottest The WAMBE group was formed two topics in several years and brings a lot of CERTIFICATE LAW years ago with the sole purpose being to outside attention. Your board has spent a OLYMPIA, WA, May 11, 2005 Legislation develop and pass a bill concerning considerable amount of time on this and that will require boat operators to take a mandatory boater education in Washington. special thanks go out to committee boater safety education course in order to "With a majority of states already having members Jason Watson, John operate a boat in Washington State was mandatory boater education laws on the Asmundson, Joe Coons, Steve Ross and signed into law by Washington Governor books, it was only a matter of time before it Steve Moore for their input and assistance. Christine Gregoire today. The legislation would come to Washington State," said was developed by the Washington Alliance Michael Campbell, President of the for Mandatory Boater Education (WAMBE) Northwest Marine Trade Association - one and was passed by both the Senate and DINGHY SAILORS of the founding groups of the alliance. "We House during the recent legislative session. Signed up for the new Dinghy Racing feel it's important to have a law that is fair to The law is patterned after similar program Laser racing are Chris Rosinski, boaters, encourages safety on the water, legislation in Oregon and will require Craig Cooper, David Servais, Mike and yet doesn't restrict access to boating." completion of a basic boating class, or Poulos, Jim Bishop, Jason Reid, John WAMBE is comprised of representatives passage of an equivalency exam, to obtain Raasch, Jim Holstine, Lisa Rose from a variety of boating-related a Boater Education Card. The Boater Marsaudon, Brennan Ashton, Dean organizations. The alliance includes Education Card will be required for Headstrom, Jim Hassi, and Barry representatives of the boating industry, operation of a boat with 15 horsepower or Williamson. In BYTEs are Lily Grimshaw representatives of recreational boating more. "Up to now, 36 other states have had and Claire Beich, in a , Bruce Reid, groups, as well as government, law some sort of educational requirements for and in a Fusion 15, Greg Booth. enforcement, and marine safety groups. operating a boat, and now Washington is "We've tried to include It looks like this new program is off to a added to the list", commented Steve representatives from all facets of the boating great start! Greaves, Chairman of the WAMBE group. 4 arena in WAMBE", commented David Kutz, WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT (Admiralty Inlet), 10 (Seattle/ Secretary of WAMBE and President of the Bremerton), 11 (Tacoma/Vashion) and OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Recreational Boating Association of 12 (Hood Canal) will open July 1, Washington. "This has been a real team COMMISSION SETS… Wednesday through Saturday, plus the effort resulting in a sensible law that has NEW CRAB- entire Labor Day weekend, before broad support among boaters." closing the evening of Sept. 5 for a The complete text of the new law RULES catch assessment. and a complete listing of the organizations • Marine Area 7 East (San Juan Islands) that have supported the concept of boater TUMWATER - Sport crabbers will be will open July 16, Wednesday through education in Washington are available on able to fish anywhere in Puget Sound Saturday, plus the entire Labor Day the WAMBE web site, www.wambe.org. through the Labor Day weekend Ð with the prospect of additional fishing time during the weekend, closing for a catch BAR SCHEDULE Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays Ð assessment Sept. 30. under new crab-fishing rules for this year Wed Jun 01 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig adopted Saturday (May 14) by the • Marine Area 7 North (Sand Juan Islands) will open Aug. 17, Wednesday Thu Jun 02 Mark Johnson Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. through Saturday, plus the entire Labor Fri Jun 03 Jason Watson/Corry At the same time, the commission Day weekend, closing for a catch Depoppe (Fri@5) voted to reduce the daily bag limit from six assessment Sept. 30. Sat Jun 04 Craig Cooper to five crab in all areas of Puget Sound, and limit fishing in some areas with the highest With those fishing seasons in place, Wed Jun 08 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig effort to four days per week. shellfish managers expect sport crabbers to harvest approximately 70 percent of their Thu Jun 09 Jack Delay (W & K) Those highly fished areas will close the allocation in areas that close for Fri Jun 10 Jack Gerity evening of Sept. 5 for a catch assessment, assessment, said Lisa Veneroso, WDFW Sat Jun 11 Kym Smith which could allow for additional openings shellfish policy coordinator. The department later in the year. would then schedule openings in fall and Wed Jun 15 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig winter for any additional crab remaining in Thu Jun 16 Michele Hurst (Board) Commission Chair Ron Ozment said their allocation, she said. the new rules are designed to extend the Fri Jun 17 Terry Robertson, length of this year’s recreational fishery "The closure after the Labor Day Roger Schjeldrup (F@5) while holding the sport catch within weekend will have dual benefits," Veneroso Sat Jun 18 Terry Montonye approved limits. said. "First, it will allow WDFW staff to get a good read on the catch-to-date, helping to Wed Jun 22 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig According to catch estimates by the prevent the sport fishery from exceeding its Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Thu Jun 23 Dick Labadie allocation. Second, it will tell us which areas (WDFW), the sport fishery has exceeded its we can reopen for fishing in fall and winter, Fri Jun 24 Terry Tavelli harvest share in each of the past five years, something that many recreational crabbers Sat Jun 25 John Asmundson reducing the amount of crab available for have requested." harvest by commercial fisheries. Wed Jun 29 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig WDFW’s method of estimating the "With sport crabbing growing in Thu Jun 30 Ray Poorman sport crab catch drew nearly as many popularity year after year, the commission questions from crabbers who spoke at the Fri Jul 01 Open agreed some changes were needed in the meeting as the new fishing seasons, (Closed Sat Jul & Aug) fishery," Ozment said. "These new rules themselves. are designed to hold the daily catch to a Wed Jul 06 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig level that can be sustained throughout the WDFW Director Jeff Koenings Thu Jul 07 Steve & Hope Hanson summer season Ð with the possibility of explained that the department is planning to additional openings in fall and winter." conduct field-based creel checks at specific Fri Jul 08 Marlene Bolster sites to assess the reliability of telephone Wed Jul 13 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig The new fishing rules were adopted in surveys of catch-card holders now used to a unanimous vote by the nine-member estimate the catch. Thu Jul 14 John Gargett (W & K) commission during a public meeting Fri Jul 15 Steve & Meredith F@5 attended by more than 150 people, most of "Ensuring the reliability of our catch them recreational and commercial estimates is a top priority for the Wed Jul 20 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig crabbers. Under the new rules: department," Koenings said. "I recognize Thu Jul 21 Bruce Hamilton (Board) that no system is perfect, but we’ll continue • Marine areas 4 (Neah Bay), 5 (Sekiu) to make adjustments as necessary for Fri Jul 22 Rich and Carol Veach and 13 (south Puget Sound) will open sound management. To improve public Wed Jul 27 Char,Steve,Bob,Craig June 18 seven days per week. confidence in our catch estimates, we need to make sure those estimates are timely as Thu Jul 28 Max King • Marine areas 6 (eastern Strait of Juan well as accurate." Fri Jul 29 Pete and Jami Foti de Fuca), 7 South (San Juan Islands), 8-1 (Deception Pass to East Point), 8-2 (East Point to Possession Point), 9 5 OPENING DAY 2005 AND SAILING PHOTOS…

Ray Poorman, Rich Veach, Marlene Bolster, Al Callery, Terry Tavelli before the ceremony. Joe Coons photo.

PHRF Start, Jamoca in foreground. Photo © Sally Poorman

Char & Ken Malseed, Sally Poorman at the reception. Joe Coons photo.

The guest dock Lineup. Photo ©Sally Poorman Each year we get some great photos, but the sailing photos in the right column from Sally Poorman are among our best ever. She’s copyrighted them and posted them on our BYC.ORG web site. Thank you, Sally! We will try to publish more photos in forthcoming Jib Sheets in the moths to come! Meantime, why not submit your photos: Although they won’t appear in the printed version of the Jib Sheet, they will be in the online version if we elect to include them. --- Ed. 6 6.00 pm. Racing will be by class - Lasers, procedures are part of CBP’s RACING RESULTS… Bytes, Optis and others (mixed). comprehensive efforts to enhance security In order beginning with first place. Hopefully other classes will come at our nation’s borders. Full details at BYC.ORG… together before July12th. Private boaters will be required to report to specified ports of entry for VENDOVI ISLAND RACE: OVERALL Note that as of press time, 17 inspection if they are not currently enrolled PHRF1: Honker, Jamoca, Carrera, Ula sailors had registered for the new in a “trusted traveler” program. Only boaters Koa, Mischief, Sunstar program (story on page 2). participating in the I-68 or NEXUS programs PHRF 2: Catspaw, Blackfoot, Moon- will be allowed to report their arrivals by shadow, Miles to Go, Tequila, Mora, BAR/LOUNGE NEWS phone. Personal Identification Numbers Tumbleweed Hravn Dick Johnson, Club & Lounge Chair (PINs) issued under the old Small Boat BYC FROSTBITE SERIES OVERALL A BIG thank you to all of our volunteer Reporting System are no longer valid. bartenders. They do a wonderful job. A Participation in the trusted traveler programs !Blackfoot, Ula Koa, Jamoca, So Sue Me, special thanks go to Char Malseed, Steve requires the payment of a fee and passing a Miles to Go, Moonshadow, Hravn, Moore, Bob Kehoe and Craig Henderson background check by CBP and Canadian Catspaw for bartending and cooking every authorities. BYC FROSTBITE SERIES OVERALL Wednesday night since racing season Participation in the I-68 program requires started. I don't know what we would do each applicant to appear in person for an ETCHELLS: Calliopygian, Mach, Toast, without them. interview at a Customs and Border Beauzeau, VooDoo, 570, Foibles, Flash The bar now carries Boundary Bay Protection port of entry. Fees are $16 (US) PHRF1: Honker, Impetuous, Jamoca, Scotch Ale on tap and will soon add an for an individual or $32 (US) for a family. Mischief, Carrera, Ula Koa amber beer when we get an additional U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, cooler. In addition to our house wines we Canadian citizens and Landed Immigrants PHRF2: Miles to Go, Tumbleweed, Black- now carry bottled wines from Covey Run, of Canada who are nationals of Visa Waiver foot, Mora, Yikes, Merlin, Moonshadow, Yellow Tail and Mt Baker Vineyards, by the Program countries are eligible to apply for I- Catspaw, Flying Circus, Sunstar, Hravn, bottle or by the glass. We also have 68 seasonal boating permits. Private SoSueMe, Tequila, Sparrow something new, a keg of Merlot/Cab blend boaters are encouraged to apply BEFORE from Mt Baker Vineyards. The reviews on attempting their first trip to expedite the this have been very good. Hope to add a border clearance process. “These new DINGHY RACING chardonnay very soon. procedures allow CBP the ability to carry out our twin goals of preventing terrorists and SOON… We still have a big problem with members who forget to pay their tab when terrorist weapons from entering the United BYC will be organizing weekly they leave. We are working on solutions, but States, while at the same time facilitating legitimate travel and trade,” said Thomas dinghy racing (15 racing days in all) on in the meantime please pay your tabs, no Hardy, Director of CBP’s Seattle Field Tuesday nights for sailing dinghies matter how small, BEFORE you leave. I do Office. “Those boaters enrolled in our starting on May 31st through September 6 not want to resort to holding your credit card or car keys when you order. If not paid, they expedited travel programs will reap the (last Tuesday before Bellingham Bay One benefits of our call-in inspection process.” Design Regatta). We expect the main remain in the computer, but create a core of sailors to be from BYC's Junior bookkeeping nightmare. The Pacific Northwest is one of the busiest international boating areas in the Program using Opti's and Bytes and from The club is open every Wednesday, United States. These new procedures are a new Laser class that is being formed Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 9ish. designed to augment a myriad of security this year, We will warmly welcome other enhancements implemented by CBP at our sailors in Whatcom County and elsewhere borders since the terrorist attacks on who own dinghies to participate. NOTE: America on 9/11/01. Boaters are the racing will be properly managed with a “Border Changes” encouraged to contact their nearest CBP professional race officer in charge. (Continued from office with questions regarding these new The 15 Tuesday race days will be enhanced security procedures for boaters. divided into three series of five each. Page 3…) Please refer to www.CBP.gov for the listing of the nearest CBP office. For information Prizes will be awarded for each series. Here is the government press release on the NEXUS program, please refer to regarding the changes: Racing will be $20 per series, www.nexus.gc.ca. payable in advance. This charge will U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTEC- U.S. Customs and Border Protection cover our share of the the basic costs of TION ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SECUR- has increased enforcement efforts of small mark and safety boat fuel and ITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR PLEASURE boat arrivals and the face-to-face inspection maintenance. BOATERS requirement upon arrival, of associated crew The race course will be set in the SEATTLE – U.S. Customs and Border and passengers. Protection (CBP) has implemented area between the West and East This increased enforcement posture enhanced security procedures for small entrances of Squalicum Harbor. There will requires physical reporting to designated boats arriving in the United States from be a volunteer race committee boat, mark local U.S. Customs and Border Protection boat, and safety boat. Racing will start at Canada. The new private boat clearance 7 Offices unless enrolled in an Alternative • After having had contact with any Boaters must report to one of the U.S. Inspection Services Program that would hovering vessel; Customs and Border Protection allow arrival reporting by phone. Affected • After having anchored or engaged designated ports of entry upon arrival to individuals are encouraged to participate in in fishing; purchase an annual decal. U.S. Customs any of the Alternative Inspection Services and Border Protection will not grant a Programs described in this document to Reporting Procedure: The master or clearance if outstanding fees are due. expedite reporting of arrival and clearance designee may go ashore only to report the Decals may also be purchased via the into the United States. Participation in any of arrival to U.S. Customs and Border Internet at the programs does not preclude the Protection either in person or if participating https://tradelinks4.mellon.com/cbp/Dispa requirement for a physical report upon in the I-68 or NEXUS programs, by phone. tcher. No other person may leave or board the request by U.S. Customs and Border If you purchased your decal through Protection. Small Boat Reporting System boat and no baggage or merchandise may be removed or loaded until the report of the Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh, Pa., the U.S. (SBRS) participants are NOT EXEMPT from Customs and Border Protection User Fee reporting under these procedures and are arrival is made and release granted by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer. Administrator will handle your annual strongly encouraged to apply for decal mailings/reminders at the Mellon participation under one of the programs Each crewmember and passenger must also be in possession of an I-68 or Bank. Please carry a copy of the decal listed in this document. Previously issued application for verification if you have SBRS PIN numbers will no longer be valid. NEXUS card to qualify for phone-in reporting. submitted payment to Mellon Bank and have not received your decal. Where to Report: Masters, crew and Who Reports: All U.S. Citizens and aliens passengers participating in the I-68 and/or Failure to report can result in civil seeking entry to the United States MUST NEXUS programs may utilize the following penalties as defined in Title 19, United REPORT their arrivals. Boaters 1-800 number for phone-in arrivals: 1-800- States Code, Section 1436 to include a participating in either the I-68 or 562-5943 penalty of $5,000 for the first violation NEXUS/SENTRI programs MUST and $10,000 for each subsequent REPORT but may do so by phone. If arrival occurs after the normal violation with the conveyance subject to business hours (generally 8AM - 8PM) of • Masters - The master or person in seizure and forfeiture. In addition to a port, boaters must utilize the 1-800 being liable for a civil penalty, any charge of the boat must report number to report their arrivals. A U.S. their arrival to U.S. Customs and master who intentionally commits a Customs and Border Protection Officer violation under subsection (a) of this Border Protection. For the who will provide further instructions purpose of these instructions, the section upon conviction, is liable for a regarding reporting and entry fine of not more than $2,000 or term “boat,” means any vessel processing. not engaged in trade or imprisonment for 1 year or both. documented trade (not carrying Arrivals requiring an in-person report to I-68 Program merchandise or passengers for a CBP Officer may be made at any of the following designated ports of entry. The boat Under the Form I-68 program, applicants for hire) such as pleasure boats and admission into the United States by small yachts, regardless of size. This must be made available for possible boarding at the time of report. pleasure boats are pre-registered and requirement applies to all boats issued a single boating permit for the entire regardless of country of Aberdeen (360) 310-0109, Anacortes (360) boating season. The I-68 permit allows registration. Additionally, boats 293-2331, Bellingham (360) 734-5463, boaters to enter the United States from registered outside Canada or the Blaine (360) 332-6318, Everett (425) 259- Canada for recreational purposes with only U.S. must contact a local CBP 0246, Friday Harbor/ Roche Harbor (360) the need to report to U.S. Customs and office for a cruising license. 378-2080, Oroville (509) 476-3132, Port Border Protection for further inspection by Angeles (360) 457-4311, Point Roberts • Aliens - All aliens (including alien placing a phone call to report their arrival. (360) 945-2314, Port Townsend (360) 385- crewmen) who are applicants for To enroll in the program, each applicant 3777, Seattle (206) 553-4406, Tacoma admission or otherwise seeking must appear in person for interview, and (253) 593-6338. admission or readmission into the various law enforcement checks. Fees are U.S. must report for inspection by All documented or registered $16 (U.S. currency) for an individual or $32 a U.S. Customs and Border vessels 30 feet in length or greater are (U.S. currency) for a family. The names and Protection Officer. required to pay an annual processing dates of birth of children less than 14 years (user fee) of $25.00 (U.S. currency) if of age may be listed on one or both parents’ • U.S. Citizens - Persons claiming crossing the International border. Form I-68, however it is recommended that to be U.S. citizens must report to each child have a separate I-68 form. a U.S. Customs and Border Payment is required for the vessel at or Protection Officer to establish that before the time of the first arrival for each · Three (3) passport style photographs for fact to the examining officer’s calendar year. If you report your arrival by each I-68 applicant will be required at the satisfaction. telephone and a fee is applicable, you may interview. A separate I-68 will be required charge the fee on your American Express, for applicants 14 years and older. When Reporting Is Required: Masters Discover, Visa or MasterCard. A non- must report their arrival to U.S. Customs · The I-68 is valid for one year from the transferable decal will be issued upon and Border Protection if having been date of issuance, or until revoked by U.S. payment and mailed to your address of engaged in any of the below activities: Customs and Border Protection. record. • After having been at any foreign Eligibility: port or place; 8 U.S. citizens (USCs) or lawful NEXUS Applicants must be approved by both the permanent residents of the U.S., Canadian The NEXUS Alternative Inspection Program United States and Canada. Instructions on Citizens, or Landed Immigrants of Canada allows pre-screened, low-risk travelers to be obtaining a NEXUS application form can be who are nationals of Visa Waiver Program processed with little or no delay by U.S. and found on the U.S. Customs and Border countries are eligible to apply for seasonal Canadian border officials. Approved Protection Internet Website at: boating permits. When used by a person applicants are issued a photo http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov who is not a USC or Lawful Permanent identification/proximity card, which is valid /travel/frequent_traveler/nexus.xml Resident of the United States, admission for 5 years. Participants cross the border in Registration Locations: Applicants are shall be for a period of no more than 72 a dedicated lane where they present their instructed to send their completed hours and only if they will remain within membership identification and proximity application forms and corresponding 25 miles of the shoreline along the card for expedited processing unless fees to the Canadian Border Services northern border of the United States. selected for a more intensive examination. Agency (CBSA) for initial processing. Boaters that are not USCs or Lawful Small boat operators in possession of a After approval by CBSA, U.S. Customs Permanent Residents of the United NEXUS member card may report arrival via and Border Protection will contact States requiring stays exceeding 72 phone. approved applicants to schedule hours are not eligible for the I-68 appointments to continue the application · To enroll in the program, each applicant program. As such, a physical report to a process. Currently, applications for must appear in person for interview, and CBP Officer is required on each and NEXUS participation in this area are various law enforcement checks. every arrival unless participating in the being processed in Blaine, WA. CBSA Registration includes a $50 (U.S. currency) NEXUS/SENTRI program, Please note approved applicants will be advised to per person fee for individuals 18 years of that this requirement is in effect when report to the Blaine NEXUS Processing age and over. arrival occurs via a small boat. Center to complete the application

Registration Locations: Applications for process. the I-68 program are required to be in Eligibility: Citizens or permanent residents Reporting Suspicious Activities: person at any designated Port of Entry of the United States or Canada. Non- Please report any suspicious activities within the jurisdiction of the Seattle Field permanent residents demonstrating a need observed to 1-800-BE-ALERT (1-800-232- Office. to utilize the NEXUS system. 5378) or the after hours toll free number 1- 800-562-5943.

BYC CALENDARS FOR TWO MONTHS

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat >>JUNE 2005<< 1 2 3 4 Sailing Spr5 Novice Spr5 ☺ F@5 SIGNIFICANT DATES THIS MONTH

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ☺ F@5 Fridays at 5: 3, 17

Sailing Sum1 Novice Sum1 Sucia Cruise Windermere & Fishing Regatta Club Administration Events: 16 Derby Inter. Sailing Class Cruises: 10-12, 25 Begins 10A Sucia Cruise Sailing Races (at 6PM unless noted): 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Seniors: Windermere Sailing Sum2 Board ☺ F@5 Etchells 1, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, Regatta Mtg6P Regatta 10A 22, 25, 16, 29 Sucia Cruise Novice Sum2 Novices: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Juniors: 11, 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Father’s Day Sailing Sum3 Novice Sum3 Pt. Roberts Etchells Invit. 10A Regatta Jr. Cruise to Inati Bay 26 27 28 29 30 Pt. Roberts Basic Sailing Sailing Sum4 Novice Sum4 Invitational Class Begins 10A

9 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat >>JULY 2005<< 1 2 ☺ F@5 July 4 SIGNIFICANT DATES THIS MONTH Garrison Garrison Bay Cruise Bay Cruise ☺ F@5 Fridays at 5: 1, 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 July 4 July 4 Sum5 Novice Sum5 Club Administration Events: 16 Garrison Garrison Series 1-1 Bay Cruise Bay Cruise Cruises: 1,2,3,4

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Sailing Races (at 6PM unless noted): Seattle Race Dinghy Moore ☺ F@5 Seniors: Week ( to Series 1-2 Invitational 15th) 6, 10, 13, 20, 23, 27, 30 Novices: 7 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Juniors: 5, 12, 19, 25, 26 Dinghy Heat Wave 1 Board WOW Series 1-3 Mtg6P Regatta 10A

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Basic Sailing Dinghy Heat Wave 2 Performance Class Series 1-4 Cup 10A Begins 10A 31

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