Vol. CXV No. VI August 2017

From The Bridge

t is August at the Milford Yacht Club, and the sailing season is in full swing. The jun- I ior sailors are attending regattas at neighboring clubs, after having successfully host- ed the annual Optisail Regatta on July 26, 2017. Our membership can take pride in the efforts and accomplishments of our junior sailors. Many of the Opti sailors are involved in the end of season competition to win the prestigious Dicker Award. The Dicker is awarded to the winner of an Opti series in the name of the late F.H. “Dick” Hovey, P.C., long-time Junior Sailing Master. The new adults participating in the Summer of Sailing program are enjoying their new found sailing skills. It is a wonderful program organized by Fleet Captain, Doug Jones, P.C., but run by many of the seasoned sailors of the Club. It is a great opportunity for the new sailors to learn and get the sailing bug. The PHRF sailors begin the month with the Milford Invitational Boardman Cup regatta on August 5, 2017. It is a well-attended event, with great competition between area clubs. August also brings the annual MYC Club Cruise and Rendezvous. This year’s event is hosted by Tina and Bud Franke at Brewer Essex Island Marina from August 18th through 20th. Saturday night’s Island Sunset Party will feature entertainment provided by the Caribbean steel drum duo, Steel Dreams. The Island Sunset Party is also available to those that want to come over land and meet the cruisers at the marina. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate, on behalf of the membership, Josh Revkin and Eivind Melleby, for winning the 2017 World Championship. The Championship took place in Troense, Denmark, in a series that concluded on July 8, 2017. Josh and his dad, Dr. James Revkin, were both active in the Star fleet at MYC. Josh recently relocated, but his dad, Jim, remains a member of the Star fleet. Again congratulations to Josh and Eivind and we all wish them success at the 2017 SSL Finals, in Nassau, Bahamas December 4th through 9th. I also want to thank all of the MYC volunteers that help keep all of the sailing programs running and bringing great fun to the Club. Finally, on behalf of the Milford Yacht Club family, I want to congratulate longtime member and volunteer, Nell Moll, for receiving the first Distinguished Citizen of Milford Award from Mayor Benjamin G. Blake on July 27, 2017, for her tireless efforts in working behind the scenes for the City of Milford.

Remember, there is plenty of season left!

Michael Dean Amato Commodore

The Yachting Issue The theme of this month’s Rudder is yachting, as a reminder of our roots. Since its founding in 1903, the Milford Yacht Club has transformed into so much more than just a yacht club. This edition features highlights from our MYC Star Class sailors, our MYC junior sailors and our members traveling the high seas.

MILFORD YACHT CLUB 131 Trumbull Avenue  Milford, Connecticut 06460 Office: 203-783-0060  Fax: 203-783-0067  Reservations: 203-783-0070 www.milfordyachtclub.com

Founded 1903

    HOURS OF OPERATION—AUGUST 2017

Commodore WEDNESDAYS Bar Opens at 12pm. Lunch Service Michael Dean Amato [email protected] Dinner Served Until 8pm

Vice Commodore THURSDAYS Bar Opens at 12pm. Lunch Service Kenneth Herbert [email protected] Dinner Served Until 9:30pm

Rear Commodore FRIDAYS Bar Opens at 12pm. Lunch Service Robert Colum [email protected] Dinner Served Until 9:30pm

Fleet Captain SATURDAYS Bar Opens at 12pm. Lunch Service Douglas A. Jones, P.C. [email protected] Dinner Served Until 9pm

Secretary SUNDAYS Bar Opens at 12pm. Lunch Service Sarah Ferrante [email protected] Dinner Served Until 8pm

Treasurer Bruce P. Kuryla, P.C. [email protected] MYC Happy Hour    

General Manager WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS 4pm to 7pm Theresa Phelan 203-783-0077 Commodore’s Lounge [email protected]

Office Staff Kirsten Ash Othen Check out our new MYC Signature Cocktail Menu and Wine List 203-783-0060 [email protected] featuring Painkillers, MYC Rum Punch, L.I. Iced Tea and more!

Director of Catering and Dining James Fedorchak Off The Bow 203-783-0075 [email protected] Wednesday, August 2nd — MYC Swim Team Banquet Restaurant Chef David Bridgforth Saturday, August 5th — MYC Invitational with Sidekick

203-783-0074 Wednesday, August 16th — MYC Junior Sailing Banquet [email protected] Friday, August 18th — MYC Club Cruise, Essex Island Marina Bar Manager John Regan Saturday, August 19th — Island Sunset Party, Essex Island [email protected] Sunday, August 20th — Music on the Deck with Backbeat

Restaurant Reservations Saturday, August 26th — Block Island Night with Rumrunners 203-783-0070 Friday, September 1st — Sean Morrissey and the Shuckers Dock Office Matt Iovanna, Dockmaster Sunday, September 3rd — Titan Durty Rocks MYC 203-783-0065 [email protected]

Junior Sailing 203-783-0069 Pool Office 203-783-0068 2 Angler’s Hotline 203-444-6645

Secretary’s Log In accordance with Article VI, Section 1 of the Milford Yacht Club, Inc. Constitution, the following new mem- bers were approved by the Board of Directors and are welcomed into the MYC community:

New Members Membership Class Sponsored By Christopher and Amanda Root B K.C. Cook and Nell Moll

William and Barbara Simione A Stephen Krawczyk and Robert Kleffmann

Rick and Stacy Ross A Bonnie Neilson and Membership Cmte.

Martin Arnold D Fred and Jennifer Baldieri and Patricia Meaney

Kathleen Walker D Pete and Heidi Gil and Mina Becker

Amy and Brendan Fedigan A Gary and Jacqueline Smith and Brent and Jennifer Pleimann

2017 Milford Yacht Club Invitational Challenge for the Boardman Cup Saturday, August 5th The Milford Yacht Club’s premier big boat event is just around the corner and is celebrating its 31st anniver- sary. All members are invited to join the sailors and enjoy this great racing tradition. The tradition began in 1986 with the Milford Invitational Regatta. The idea to add the challenge for the Boardman Cup was con- ceived by then Rear Commodore, Ed Becker, the PRO for this year’s event. At the time, MYC purchased many of its trophies from the Boardman Silver Company in Meriden, Connecticut. The company’s generous owner was an MYC member and R.C. Becker approached him about creating a magnificent pewter trophy for this new facet of the race. The challenge and the cup were named for its donor. A blow-out post-race party will feature live music by Sidekick, food, drink and merriment. $5 Dark n’ Stormys All Members Welcome $15.00++

Backbeat Plays the Deck Sunday, August 20th I’m not talkin’ about pleasure boatin’ or day sailin’… Funk ~ Motown ~ R & B ~ Soft Rock Spend your Sunday relaxing and grooving on The Deck to I’m talkin’ about shoppin’ ! the melodic sounds of Backbeat. Click the preview below. As we celebrate our yachting heritage, proudly display that Quintessential look with custom MYC clothing, gear and accessories from the MYC Ship’s Store. Hats and visors Shirts, Burgees and Flip Flops MYC accessories and more!

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Is there an interesting member that you would like to see spotlighted in an upcoming issue Vice Commodore’s Quarter Deck of The Rudder? Email your suggestions to [email protected]

Member Spotlight: Al Russo, P.C. MYC Swim Banquet This month’s Yacht- Wednesday, August 2nd 6pm (Dinner at 6:30pm) ing Issue appropri- ately spotlights Past Commodore, Tossed Salad Bowl Alphonse Russo. Garlic Bread Yachtsman, sailor, Pasta aioli with broccoli angler, educator, Penne with marinara sauce administrator, busi- nessman and all Meatballs around good guy Chicken Parmigiana are just a few apt $17.95 Adults $10.95 Kids 10 and Under descriptors. He and Open Seating — Reservations Please his lovely wife, Brenda, are long- time club members, Junior Sailing Awards Banquet first joining MYC in 1979. Over the years, Al has served in all of the of- Wednesday, August 16th 6pm ficer positions, at times pulling multiple tours of duty. Adult Buffet Al’s background reads like a riveting novel. He’s Sliced Roast Beef sailed the seas aboard commercial oystering boats, holds a Master’s Degree in Communications Technol- Herb Roasted Chicken ogy, worked in the early days of the IT and high-tech industries, owned and operated a successful fish mar- Red Bliss Potato and Vegetable ket (boasting the largest lobster tank in Connecticut) Mixed Green Salad / Rolls with Butter and seafood restaurant, specializing in unique, gour- met family recipes. As an educator, he was Director of Kids’ Buffet Media and Instruction for the Orange school system, Mac and Cheese personally re-writing school curricula, and spent 25 years as an elementary school principal. Cheeseburger Sliders Al sailed with the MYC Star fleet for 10 years and now Mixed Green Salad may be found aboard al dente’, his 31-foot, Carver Santa Cruz, frequently fishing with his grandchildren. Dessert He volunteers his time and culinary talent as one of Ice Cream Sundae Bar with Toppings “da’ boys” on Guest Chef Pasta Night and continues to serve on several MYC committees including House, $20.00 Adults Nominating, Marina and Anglers’. $8.95 Kids The depth and breadth of Al’s life experience are clear Reservations Requested in his dry wit, knowing smile and pragmatic advice.

Scenes from Milford Yacht Club’s Junior Sailing Program

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The Summer of MYC rocks on with Block Island Night and The Rumrunners! Saturday, August 26th 6pm

Appetizers and Salads MYC Seafood Chowder Watermelon Calamari Lobster Mac &Cheese A rich creamy chowder with With kimchi aiolo Crock ofBlack Diamond ched shrimp, lobster, & clams $12.95 dar & gruyere sauce with $6.00 Cup picked lobster meat $8.00 Bowl $18.95

Grilled Romaine Salad Arugula Salad Summer Shrimp Salad Blue cheese, roasted tomatoes, Almonds, grapes, blue Grilled shrimp, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette cheese, balsamic dressing cucumber, mango, tomato, red $11.00 $11.00 onions and grilled corn $14.95

Clams Casino Littlenecks topped with roasted pepper garlic butter & applewood smoked bacon $11.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From The Sea

New England Clam Roll Steamed 1-1/4 lb. Lobster Lobster Club with Fries Tender, sweet jumbo strips With baked potato and Cold lobster salad, lettuce, tomato, served in a brioche roll with house vegetable avocado & bacon on a toasted fries M.P. brioche roll with fries $12.95 $21.95

Lobster Pizza Tuna Snapper White pizza with mushrooms, Sesame encrusted seared Pan-seared with garlic parmesan garlic, lemony ricotta & rare with a citrus herb rice fingerlings, blistered tomato, chive scallions bok choy, mango lime puree beurre blanc and brussels sprouts $21.95 and honey-soy drizzle $26.95 $25.95 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From The Farm

Steak Frites C.A.B. Prime Rib Dead Eye’s Burger 12 oz. Strip steak with Served with baked potato 1/2 lb. Angus beef topped with mushroom demi fries and house vegetable fried oysters and fries $24.95 $26.95 $16.00

Bell & Evans Half Chicken Roasted, served with grilled sweet potato and asparagus & prosciutto pan sauce $20.00

Reservations Please 203-783-0070

Click on the Rumrunners’ video below for a preview of the fun!

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Member News Josh Revkin and Eivind Melleby Win the 2017

Josh Revkin, son of MYC member, Dr. James Revkin, along with Norwegian skipper, Eivind Melleby, has won the 2017 Star World Championship in Troense, Denmark. It was a hard fought battle in the 6th race of the series among the leaders and potential winners of the 94th edition of this prestig- ious trophy: was the world champion for the first 4 legs of the regatta, but suffered a big comeback by the American and Norwegian in the last upwind. Revkin and Melleby read the shifts better and were able to go from tenth position to eighth with enough boats between him and the 2015 Star World Champion. Revkin and Melleby will go up 2,500 points on the SSL () ranking, allowing them to be in the top ten and earning a spot at the 2017 SSL Finals, in Nas- sau, Bahamas from December 4th to 9th. Visit starclass.org for more information.

MYC Members Do St. Thomas to Newport Delivery July 4th Star Fleet Results MYC members Tom Sbabo, Holly Danowski and Pete Bo- gucki recently completed a delivery of the S/V Hold Fast, a Series Standing — Two Races Scored 62-foot Oyster sailboat, from St. Thomas, USVI to her sum- Division: Star (5 Boats) mer destination in Newport, RI. Tom and Holly completed the 4-1/2 day, 850 nm leg from St. Thomas to Bermuda just Pos Sail Skipper Club 1 2 Total Points in time to enjoy some pre- 1 7565 Ed Becker 1 2 3.00 America’s Cup festivities. Pete 2 7306 Lou Roberts 3 1 4.00 jumped on board 3 7595 Bud Converse 2 3 5.00 in Bermuda and saw Hold Fast’s 4 367 John Courtney 5 4 9.00 safe passage to Newport with Captain Mark Myers. Highlights included 5 7952 Craig Morgan 4 6/RET 10.00 crossing the 19,000 foot-deep Puerto Rican Trench and Scoring system is ISAF Low Point 2013-2016 encountering a waterspout about 4 miles southeast of the vessel. See a quick video of the blue water above. Information is final.

Rear Commodore Bob Colum reminds all members that Principal Race Officer: Alan Pritchard 6 shoes MUST be worn in the dry sail area at all times.

Wait...What? In 1934, the Milford Yacht Club merged with a rival club to become the present-day Milford Yacht Club. What was the name of the rival club?

a) Paugussett Yacht Club b) Wepawaug Yacht Club c) Ansantawae Boat Club d) Rub-a-Dub Yacht Club

The first member to email the correct answer to [email protected] wins a free drink! Congratulations to John McGill, P.C. who won last month’s Wait...What? trivia question! John was the first to correctly answer “1970” as the last year that the House Rules prohibited women from standing at the bar.

THE MILFORD SAILING FOUNDATION

In 1997, Mead Batchelor, P.C. and F.H. “Dicker” Hovey, P.C. pondered how a few Star sailors could contribute to the growth and quality of sailing, particularly junior sailing. As so it would have it, the answer was the formation of The M.Y.C. Sailing Foundation, LTD, a not-for profit philanthropic organization established in 1998 to promote sailing and to enhance the junior sailing experience.

The Foundation, now known as The Milford Sailing Foundation, began with few activities as funds were limited. Over the years the Foundation has re- ceived both monetary contributions and like-kind donations and has assisted the sailing programs at Milford Yacht Club and beyond.

The Milford Sailing Foundation has grown dramatically this year under the strong chairmanship of MYC Past Commodore and current MYC Treasurer, Bruce P. Kuryla. Its scope has expanded beyond just the juniors. The Foun- dation has provided MYC with a fleet of seven J-22 sloops and a number of other boats, which have been used for instruction by both the juniors and the adults at MYC. The Club has helped by insuring, storing and maintaining the boats. It has been a great relationship. The Foundation is excited to announce that it is preparing a Cal 24 and C&C 35 for club member use and as a possible component of junior training.

The Foundation has benefited from club members’ donations of boats and cash gifts. All such contributions are greatly ap- preciated and are used to promote sailing at the Club and throughout the region. The Milford Sailing Foundation is a not-for- profit 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. Further information may be found at MilfordSailingFoundation.org.

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by. And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sails shaking, and a grey mist on the sea’s face and a grey dawn breaking. I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide. Is a wide call and a clear call that may not be denied, And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, and the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea gulls crying. I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life. To the gull’s way and the whale’s way, where the wind’s like a whetted knife. And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rov-7 er. And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over. ~ John Masefield (1902). 7

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August 2017 Calendar subject to change. Please call the Club or check the website for up-to- the-minute information. www.milfordyachtclub.com 203.783.0070

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