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VOLUME XVII / ISSUE III May / June 2019 CONTENTS On the Cover... This year will mark the Has it been 20 years? ...... 4 20th anniversary of the Club’s Thursday sunset 125 Years of Tradition ...... 6 happy hour on the deck. Which started out as a simple jump- Cruise into Cruise-Day Tuesdays ...... 8 start to the weekend has now become an EYC tradition. 2019 Boating Regulations & Reminders ...... 10 Photo by Tom Madura The Inspirational EYC Grounds ...... 12 Officers Sailing in the Nood ...... 22 Com. Bill Gloekler...... 882-1722 What’s the Good Word ...... 26 [email protected] V/C Dr. Peter Lund ...... 840-4392 If These Docks Could Talk ...... 28 House Committee [email protected] 2019 Great Lakes Opti Championships ...... 32 R/C Vincent Cifelli ...... 450-2448 Dock Committee [email protected] F/C David Sanner ...... 450-0667 Grounds Committee From the Bridge [email protected] Directors by Fleet Captain David Sanner P/C Greg Gorny...... 323-1743 [email protected] Mike Squeglia ...... 392-8491 [email protected] David Davis ...... 397-6662 [email protected] It’s Spring and that means boating Mike Argeny and his crew will be Gary Borowy ...... 882-6718 season is upon us. Old Man Winter working tirelessly to prepare the [email protected] didn’t bombard us with much snow grounds and launch the boats by Alex Nagle ...... 397-9389 this winter but he sure gave us a lot opening day. It is amazing how they [email protected] of wind. Four power boats took are able to get it done each and Russ Thompson ...... 434-0485 the brunt of his wrath and were every year. The entire EYC staff al- [email protected] knocked off of their stands in late ways puts in a tremendous amount Christopher Grychowski ...... 450-9663 February. All have been righted and of effort to ready our Club for Open- [email protected] are awaiting repairs. The rest of the ing Day ceremonies and festivities grounds and docks survived with as well as the many fun Club func- Contributors to this Issue little to no damage. Now that win- tions we look forward to each sum- Ashby Creative, Publisher ...... 455-2757 mer. Please be sure to thank them ter is behind us we can see covers [email protected] coming off boats, sanders buzzing when you see them. Have a safe Dan Dundon and buffers buffing as we work to and enjoyable summer at the Club. get our boats in the water. See you there! Commodore Bill Gloekler Karen Carns Directory Dianne Cunningham Club House ...... 453-4931 Club House Fax ...... 453-6182 Matt Visosky Fuel Dock/Guard House..... 456-9914 Canoe House ...... 453-6368 Paul Jenkins EYC Web: www.erieyachtclub.org E-mail: [email protected] Gene Polaski EYC Catering: Elizabeth Dougan 453-4931 or [email protected] Rick Seibel Mailing address: P.O. Box 648 • Erie, PA 16512 P/C Gib Loesel LOG Photographer Volunteer: Tom Madura

Scan to learn Created, Designed and Published by Ashby Creative, Inc. about the Erie Yacht Club 2741 West Eighth Street, Suite 6, Erie, PA. 16505 (814) 455-2757 - 3 - Two summers ago when Happy While I was looking back on recent Live Entertainment Scrumptious Food Specials Refreshing Drink Specials Before we know it, we will be Hour on the Deck got interrupt- years, I looked way back and found mixing ourselves (the enthusias- Expect the best in live entertain- We can be sure Chef Michelle and Not to be out-done, Lauren and ed many times by cruddy weath- we initiated these happy hours on tic crowds) in with great summer ment with great bands like Boyd her galley staff will delight us with her staff will be concocting a variety er, many folks told me 2017 was June 3rd 1999. It seems hard to be- weather (we hope!), “the world’s and Friends, The Breeze Band, Dog- tempting food and snack specials of different happy hour drink spe- the best happy hours season ever. lieve that we will be celebrating the most beautiful sunsets”, super en- gone Good Band, Encore, House such as Buffalo chicken dip, cocktail cials, such as: Banana Hurricane, Last year when the weather was 20th Anniversary of these most entertainment, refreshing drinks and of Rhythm, Gypsy Heart, The Jays, wieners, a French fry bar, fried pick- Bay Breeze, Cuba Libre, EYC Relax- much improved over 2017, many joyable and successful gatherings scrumptious treats and be doing Salmon Frank, The Sam Hyman les, fried ravioli, jalapeno poppers, er, Frozen Daiquiris and Margaritas, folks told me 2018 was the best this season! it all summer long... good times! Band, Stiletto, Uncharted Course, mac-n-cheese bites, mini-eggrolls, Jungle Juice, Planters Punch, Pur- ever. Rather than attribute this dis- Yaa-hooo! and Vegas to keep us jiving and mini-quesadillas, mozzarella sticks, ple Peach, and Southern Belle. Just parity to some confused thinking, Sure pleasant weather is preferred, dancing all evening long! pizza, potato skins, pot stickers, na- imagine what great specials we will After that long, cold winter and I am going with... “Erie Yacht Club but the weather is only a part of this chos, Sirachi chicken, and soft pret- see this summer! those record-breaking snow-falls, members are great folks who will party. There are a lot of contributors zels. Who knows what new delights we are certainly ready for another see to it that they have a wonderful to the on-going success and growth will surprise us in 2019? season of Thursday Evenings Happy time... no matter what!” of these great events. Hours on the EYC Deck! Keep your eye on the EYC website and check the Club Calendar in the back of this LOG for this summer’s entertainment and drink and food specials. See you on the deck!

- 4 - - 5 - This Memorial Day, May 27 2019, The first titled “A YACHT CLUB” Commodore Bliss stated his in- Looking at the invitation you can Erie Yacht Club will celebrate our was issued on September 14, 1894 terest in having the club be a year read that Commodore Bliss initial- Our current ceremony closely fol- It is my sincere hope that all EYC 125th Opening Day! Truly a mile- to about 50 residents of the Erie round endeavor as he specifically ly suggest the name of KEYSTONE lows that used by our forefathers: members will come and attend this 125th opening celebration and that stone date in our Club’s long and community. This brief solicitation noted ice boating in his invitation. YACHT CLUB and a pendant of • Founding members today storied history. makes the case for the founding of a He also laid out the case for a well- “dark blue with a white keystone we will be blessed with many more represented by past Commodores to follow in the future years. yacht club in Erie. Commodore Bliss equipped facility complete with a on it”. Sometime during the Club gather around the flag pole with “Call to Colors” will be at 11:50 am. had very definitive plans for this new minimum of 5 rooms, a carpenters formation the name changed, how- My wife Patty and I cordially invite other dignitaries Yacht Club... It was to have a dedi- bench, forge and anvil. ever, the burgee we still use today • “Call to the Colors” occurs at 11:50. you all to attend. In this issue you cated club house with a telephone is based on that suggested by Com- will see reprints of 2 very important so members could call in advance Response from the community modore Bliss in this 125 year old • A roll call of those who have documents from our history. Both to have their boat ready for sailing, was strong and by mid-September document. “crossed the bar” in the past year are written by our First Commodore rowing, or fishing. Recall that the a second flyer was titled “YACHT • The fleet chaplain offers a blessing George T. Bliss. telephone was patented in the US CLUB MEETING”. A meeting date of Winter and spring of 1895 saw the for the new season by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 September 20,1894 was set for the construction of a club house just east • Officers receive their flags so this was very progressive thinking Reed House located at North Park of the Erie waterworks at the foot of • Brief comments (hopefully) are in its day. Row and French street. Reportedly Chestnut Street. A formal opening offered by the Commodore about forty-eight folks attended this day ceremony was held on July 18, • Picnic lunch is served meeting held in the Writing Room 1895 and was followed by a sailing • Boat rides and fun are had by and seventeen more sent in word of regatta. Re-dedication ceremonies members and guest for remainder interest. By October, 137 individuals continued for many years on July 4. of the day had applied for membership in the It’s believed that sometime around new Yacht Club and by November World War I the July 4th celebration 14, 1894 the Club formally organized. was moved to “Decoration Day” observed on May 30 until amended by the US Congress to be “Memorial Day” held on the last Monday in May.

- 6 - - 7- • Noosa - Julie and Dave Sanner • Another suggestion discussed And don’t forget about Venetian have offered to plan a mid-week was a day trip to Barcelona... any- Night on August 3, 2019. Have you evening excursion to Noosa in North one interested in planning this one? picked a theme yet for your boat East sometime in early June. This decorations? This year’s party looks trip has been well attended in the Sometimes the best trips and par- to be even bigger and better than past and is an event that everyone ties are spontaneous. All Cruisers are last year! would like to see continue. encouraged to spread the word and include other boaters in last minute So another great boating season • Dover - Brad and Karen Carns raft-up plans or trips which are not lies ahead... can’t wait! have volunteered to be coordina- already on our calendar. Heading tors of a trip to Dover sometime in to Marina Lake to grill dinner? Invite mid-July. some Cruisers to join you and make it a pot luck! • Mystery Trip - This idea was suggested last year and Kathy Wagner Anyone interested in helping to co- has volunteered to coordinate (and ordinate a Cruise-Day Tuesday eve- surprise us) with a mystery trip nings, a boating outing or a trip is sometime in August. This will like- welcome to join the planning. This ly be a one night or day trip but we is a GREAT way to get involved on a need to wait and find out what she small scale and still make a differ- has in store for us. ence. Please consider volunteering or even find a fellow boater and tag • Cleveland Labor Day Air Show team it! - Pam and Dave Davis had such a wonderful time last year on their trip to the Airshow that they have offered to coordinate the trip for this year. The cold winter weather did not In May, the Cruise-Day Tuesday The traditional Memorial Day Raft dampen the enthusiasm of the Cruis- will be May 21 and will include the Off at Marina Lake is planned for ers of the Erie Yacht Club Cruising season kick off picnic on the Yacht Sunday, May 26 at noon. This event Fleet for its first social event of the Club Deck. In June, July, August and is much anticipated as it is one of 2019 season. On March 19, mem- September, EYC Cruise-Day Tues- the first times that many of us are bers of the Fleet gathered in the EYC day will rotate throughout our EYC getting out onto the water. All are in- Grill Room bar for its first Cruise-Day docks hosted by various EYC Cruis- vited whether you have participated Tuesday event. Light appetizers pro- ing Fleet members. The Cruise-Day in Cruising Fleet events or not. Feel vided by the Fleet were enjoyed by Tuesday dates for summer 2019 free to head on over to Marina Lake all. It was fun to reconnect, swap are June 18, July 16, August 20 and and look for the EYC Cruising Fleet stories about the long cold winter September 17. It is hoped that one banner. Stay an hour or stay all day and start planning for the upcom- of these Cruise-Day Tuesday events but just plan for some fun with fel- ing boating season. Some dates that will include the EYC Racing Fleet for low EYC members, sampling snacks are already on the books for the a joint powerboat/sailboat evening and libations as you move from boat EYC Cruising Fleet this year include with shared sailboat and power- to boat. more Cruise-Day Tuesday events. boat rides followed by a fish fry. On These will be the third Tuesday of October 15 we will convene for the As usual, the summer will fly by the month. The latest Cruise-Day Chili Cook-off and on November 19 so some tentative trip dates have Tuesday was held on April 16. More we will end the season with our Hol- already been established. Planning and more EYC Cruisers are discover- iday Cocktail Party. An entire sea- will begin in earnest soon, and firm ing that Cruise-Day Tuesday is a “fun son of Cruise-day Tuesday events... dates will be published. As this ar- day.” An even larger group of Cruis- don’t miss them! ticle is being written, the Cruising ers gathered for the second Cruise- Fleet is planning these summer trips Day Tuesday and reported another and events: great evening of camaraderie.

- 8 - - 9 - Depending on the type accident, • Cold Weather PFD Wear - From • Senior Lifetime Fishing Licenses: when it occurs the PFBC and Sta- November 1st through April 30th Since 2015 seniors that purchase tion Erie will respond to assist with all boaters regardless of age must their Lifetime Fishing Licenses and the situation. The PFBC will then wear an approved USCG Personal wish to fish for trout must purchase conduct an investigation because Flotation Device (PFD) on any boat a Trout Permit yearly. Seniors can most incidents will result in more less than 16 Feet and all canoes and purchase Trout Stamps for up to than $2,000 in damage. The easiest kayaks. 10 year’s out. Senior Lifetime Li- way to call for help is to contact 911 censes purchased prior to 2015 are and they’ll dispatch all the local re- • Inflatable PFD’s are not approved grandfathered in and as long as they sponders to help. to be worn by persons under the purchased the Trout Permit prior to age 16 and also not approved for 2015. • Bow Riding regulations changed use under temperatures of 32 de- about 6 years ago, so that no person grees. You can find these listed on • Regular Fishing Licenses for ev- is allowed on the bow of a boat re- the manufactures label on the PFD. erybody else can be purchased gardless of size while the boat is be- yearly just like before. Licenses can ing operated above “Slow No Wake • Mandatory Safe Boating Certifi- also be purchased for 1, 3, 5, and Speed”. If a boat has a specifically cation: Anybody born on or after 10 years. This would save you the designed seat on the bow for pas- 1/1/1982 and who operates a motor- transaction fee and issuing fee each sengers then these boats are exempt boat 26 horsepower or greater must year after your initial purchase year from this regulation. An example of obtain a Safe Boating Certification. and any license fee increase. this would be some models of Mari- Anybody who operates a Personal The start of our 2019 boating sea- Decals are being observed at the I would like to take the time to re- nette. Some Marinette’s have a built Watercraft (JetSki, SeaDoo etc.) re- Please visit the PFBC’s website at: son is here! Let’s make it an enjoy- base of sailboat masts, fly bridges, view some laws and regulations that in bench seat on the forward cabin gardless of age must possess a “Safe fishandboat.com to find any addi- able season for everyone. I write this salon windows, bow pulpits and seem to be lesser known by boat deck. Sun cushions on the bow do Boating Certification”. Safe Boating tional information and a complete article every year to highlight recent even on anchors. These locations operators. These reminders of the not fit the seating requirements so courses can be found on the PFBC’s list of laws and regulations. You changes in the laws and regulations. would all be considered violations laws and regulations are being pro- passengers cannot sit on them while website at: fishandboat.com. can also download the PFBC APP To get the word out, so that boat op- of the law. During the enforcement vided so that people so they enjoy above slow no wake speed. When Personal Watercraft (PWC) tow- (FishBoatPA) for information. The erators are aware of any changes. I of these violations other problems their time on the water and avoid bow riding is observed it will result • ing restrictions changed a couple regional office in Meadville can be also highlight the different areas that with the vessel often come to light. interactions with law enforcement. in a law enforcement stop. contacted at 814-337-0444 and any operators sometimes are unaware If your vessel is truly and correctly years ago. Prior regulations only al- • Guidelines for reporting boat • Paddle Boards have been classi- lowed one (1) person to be towed and all questions can be answered of. documented the decal that you re- or your questions will be forward- ceive from the PFBC will not have a accidents: for any accident that re- fied as a watercraft. Since paddle by the PWC. The regulation has The most recent regulation change sults in a death or disappearance boards are a watercraft, any person been changed to allow for the ca- ed to me and I’ll contact you with PA number at the bottom of the de- answers. was dealing with PA Fish & Boat cal. Federally Documented Vessels the PFBC must be notified immedi- on a paddle board must have on- pacity of the PWC because some Commission (PFBC) Launch Per- cannot be assigned PA registration ately and be followed by a written board, a Personal Flotation Device have a capacity of four (4) or five (5) The PFBC and I would like to take mits. The price of launch permits numbers. Another situation we’re boating accident report within 48 (PFD) and sound producing device. people. You still must have an oper- this time and wish everybody a safe, are now $12.00 for 1 year and $22.00 seeing are owners of Documented hours. If an accident results in an in- We’ve observed the fanny pack type ator and observer on the PWC but if fun and enjoyable 2019 boating for 2 years. This change was made Vessels possessing a PA Title. When jury that requires treatment beyond inflatable to be very popular for this its capacity is 5 then you can pull 3 season. and now both the PFBC and DCNR boat is documented federally a state first aid, a written boating accident activity and you can attach a whistle people on a tube. launch permits are the same price. report must also be submitted with- right to the strap that goes around title cannot be obtained and if one Duck Layout Boats: A PFD must in 48 hours. If an accident results in your waist. • Still one of the areas of focus is is already in your possession it must be in the layout boat and if it’s during be forfeited back to the state. If you damage to a vessel or other proper- Documenting Vessels. The PFBC is • Operating at a safe speed and 11/1 - 4/30 that PFD must be worn. have any of these situations occur- ty exceeding $2,000 or if there is a trying to get boat owners into com- keeping a proper lookout especially ring please contact the PFBC’s Boat complete loss of the vessel, a writ- Launch Permits for Unpow- pliance on both the state and feder- when operating after sunset. In gen- • Registration Bureau at 866-262-8734 ten boating accident report must be ered Watercraft and Renewal of al levels. Many boats in Erie are Fed- eral boat operators are required to (M-F, 8-4) and they’ll figure things submitted within 10 days. This may Registrations can be done on the erally Documented and only display keep a lookout for any objects like out for you. sound confusing so let me explain it Outdoor Shop on our website at: the PFBC validation decals because buoys, unlit boats, logs etc., and be further. The boating accident report fishandboat.com. registration numbers cannot be as- The “Tall Ships” event is returning is a form that the boat operator and able to stop or change course in time signed. By federal and state law again in August and many spectators owner complete on their own. It is to avoid collisions. If this means op- validation decals must be displayed will want to view the tall ships from confidential and forwarded directly erating at a slow speed because you on both sides of the bow anywhere both land and sea. During the event to the PFBC and is used for statisti- have restricted visibility then that’s from mid-ship forward. The decals security zones will be established cal purposes and more. what you need to do. State law re- must be affixed on the hull any- both during the Parade of Ships and quires a boat operator to operate where from the mid-way point for- while the ships are docked at the their boat at a speed in which they ward up to the bow itself. various locations. More on the dis- can see objects and take corrective tances that vessels must stay away action to avoid a collision. from these ships will come out clos- er to the event itself. - 10 - - 11 - The EYC grounds are an incredible The first photo shown here was taken All boats are great for photos but for It’s fun to challenge your photo- Ducks of all kinds visit the Club Seagulls are much more graceful fly- place to watch and enjoy nature, to several years ago while I was fishing me sailboats are extra special. Maybe graphic eye to bring out the art of a during their yearly spring and fall mi- ers than pigeons and you might even fish, ride a bike, or simply soak up near the foot of Cascade street just af- because I have owned mostly sailing simple image like a fishing reel on a gration. Redheads are one of my fa- call them the ballerinas of the sky. the beauty of Presque Isle Bay. Each ter sunrise. The early hours with their crafts but also because they are so pier. It’s even more fun to explore vorites but even lowly divers like the Gulls seem to really enjoy the art of seasonal change brings new wild calm winds and mirror bright ripples beautiful and graceful as they interact that image with a mirror lens that pro- crested Mergansers are fun to shoot. flight. Their wing beats are slow and life such as ducks, geese and even that often produce long glassy lines with wild and seas. I often anchor my duces circle images that are created You must be quick snapping the shut- graceful and it seems to keep them swans. There’s schooling fish in the that shimmer like golden threads in boat by the start, finish line of a sailing from sun rays as shown here. ter before they vanish on frequent aloft with very little effort. They can basins during spring and often large the early light. regattas to get action shots of crews as dives. I was lucky to capture the wheel and glide on the wind and con- numbers of baitfish such as Emerald they push their vessels to hit the start On a cold winter day a few years one shown here on my camera and trol their flight easily with the small- Shiners. In this photo the silhouette image at optimum speed. The action on the ago I noticed a large white swan that then depicted it later in a water color est movement of a few feathers or a of a bass boat moving along silent- decks is great for long lens images. came close to my car, even after I painting. wing tip. Some people consider them There are times in the spring and ly without even a whisper from the opened my window and put on a wide garbage birds because they are scav- fall when the basins produce some of electric trolling motor seemed to At the other extreme, smaller sail- angle lens it stayed. When I tossed Believe it or not my all-time favor- engers that will eat almost anything the best crappy and perch fishing in be in harmony with the deep peace boats can be just as picturesque, es- out some bread from a McDonald’s ite bird to watch, photograph and and can often be found in fast food the Erie area. During the winter, ice and quiet of the bay waters and the pecially if they are flying a brightly col- hamburger, the shapely creature al- even paint is the common seagull. My store parking lots. That image howev- fishing and iceboating on the bay are warming rays of the golden sunrise. ored spinnaker or a red sail like those most seemed to smile, even though seagull infatuation may have started er changes when they take flight and very popular from the Club grounds. In the background a sailboat ghosts used on the Mirror dinghies. the Canadian geese behind him were in my teens when I raised pigeons. If soar over land or sea with grace and by with two sailors who’s soft voic- too timid to share in the small meal. you keep pigeons you also spend time skill. One of my favorite activates is pho- es drifted over from the soundless releasing your birds to watch them fly. tographing all the above, and then us- vessels. Years ago there was a top selling ing these photos as reference to cre- book entitled, Jonathan Livingston ate water color paintings. The peace Seagull. The fictional story was writ- and beauty of nature can be found ten by a man who was familiar with in many places such as mountains, flight engineering. The premise of farms, fields, or even public parks, the story was that Jonathan Seagull but Presque Isle Bay is a special place strived all his life to be the best flyer that has a special beauty and charm he could possibly be. After years of all its own. working to be the best on earth, he died and awoke in the first heaven where he was no longer the king of great seagulls, but just a rookie who had to start all over to be the best flyer in this new world. Even though this is just a fairy tale, it gives you a new appreciation for these amazing creatures gliding and wheeling over the bay, and enjoy the marvels of feathered flight.

- 12 - - 13 - Everyone hanging around the Also they gather in great numbers The most common and easiest to When Great Lakes freighters come Gulls often lay their eggs, usually So when boating, take the kids water has seen gulls flying around at Gull Point on the tip of Presque identify are the ring billed gull and through the Erie channel, they stir 2 - 4, on top of buildings, cliffs and and grandkids along with binocu- and probably have had close Isle especially in summer and at the the herring gull. They tend to be up the water with their 26 foot drafts trees. You won’t usually see the lars and a bird identification book encounters with them. Not so nice foot of State Street in the winter. The in the area all winter while other and turn up bait fish like minnows, chicks as the young are almost and see how many types of gulls in some instances! EYC gets it share also. types of gulls are often just passing so you see large flocks of gulls mature size when they leave the they can identify. Around Erie, there through (spring and fall migration). following these ships into port. Gulls nest, which is several months after are often other migrating types of However there is no such thing as There are many kinds of gulls and have a hinged jaw so they can eat hatching. They are usually darker in gulls and of course there are other a sea gull! I was informed by Mary several types have been seen here We usually get quite a few Bona- somewhat larger fish than minnows. color when young and don’t reach birds to see like cormorants, eagles, Birdsong of the Erie Bird Observato- in Erie. If you look close (binoculars parte gulls during migration. maturity for several years. osprey, turkey vultures, and great ry of this startling fact. They probably and a bird book) you can identify The Greater Black Backed gull has blue herons standing on the chan- got this name as they are commonly some of the different types. also been seen in Erie and it is the Gull flocks are subject to pollu- nel walls. This past summer, there seen around waterways but I have largest of gulls. tion, parasites and loss of habitat. In was a brown pelican sitting on the seen them in small inland lakes some cases, mammals may eat the channel entrance buoys for several and dams also. Locally, two of their eggs. Peregrine falcons are known weeks! (Photo 5) So keep your bin- hangouts include parking lots (e.g. to be predators also. oculars trained on Gull Point and the Wal-Mart) where people feed them channel entrance walls, you may be and drop trash, and Mount Trash- surprised at what you might see! more (the local landfill site south of I-90 off rout 97) is a gull’s smorgas- board. In fact, some gulls have been seen there that are rare to the area. Photos are courtesy of Bob Grubbs, a local author and nature and ship photographer

Mary Birdsong: [email protected]

- 14 - - 15 - There are many different styles and designs that fall into what can be called a “Tugboat” but they are divided into three basic categories, based on where they are best suited to perform their “job”. Harbor Tugs When most people think of what a tugboat looks like, it is this classic harbor style that comes to mind. With its smaller size and condensed length to width ratio and of course its signature pilot house. In the smaller harbors this little work horse is often called a “Lunch Bucket Boat”. Due to their occasion- al usage and minimal two man crew which more often than not, brings South African Naval tugs perform a “ballet” when welcoming a new member of the fleet. their lunch with them.

The number of harbor tugs in any 2) The Notch Tug is a boat whose connected by various classification given harbor depends on the num- only purpose is to move and nav- societies. As one unit with the ship ber and type of traffic it handles, igate barges that are specifically classification it must abide by all the the weather conditions and current. designed to accommodate this tug ship regulations pertaining to crew There are also safety and environ- as its only source of power and ma- and lighting specifically. These tugs mental concerns, with many coun- neuverability. These specialty barg- stay firmly connected to their barges tries dictating a certain number and es have a “notch” at its stern which under any sea conditions but have types of tugs to be used to navigate allows the tug to securely join with poor sea-keeping designs for naviga- oil tankers for obvious reasons. it and essentially converts the tug/ tion without their barges attached. barge combination in a ship. River Tugs 4) The “Articulated Tug and Barge” This article is dedicated to all those Their old-school distinctive styling Tugboats Often referred to as “pushboats” (ATB) is once again very similar to hard working men and women who and charm has gotten the attention the integrated tug and barge ex- get up every morning before the The Tug or Towboats job is to help of many new owners who have these tugs hull designs feature a flat front that lines up with the rectan- cept for a few key differences. Like sun comes up. Choke down a cou- other vessels to maneuver. Wheth- converted them to houseboats and the previously (ITB) tugs it sips into ple cups of Joe and are off to their er it is by means of direct contact or pleasure craft. gular stern of the barge, often with large pushing “Knees”. They have a notch in the barge attached by a equally hardworking boats. Then by using a towline, These powerful hinged connection. ATB’s usual- carry out the maintenance required little boats can push or pull other no significant hawser or winch. This design does not lend itself to ly use an Intercon and Bludworth for the rest of us to enjoy and sustain vessels many times their size. Most connecting system. Generally this a much easier lifestyle. often due to the maneuvering lim- smooth open ocean operation and is considered dangerous when used configuration is crewed as a large itations inherent to the vessel it is tugboat would with between seven These boats and ships are their moving, but is often called upon for in those conditions. tools of the trade. They bring the to nine crew members. When in use emergency rescue of a disabled ves- on the east coast these tub 7 barge coffee from Columbia and the cars sel as well. Deep Sea from Germany. They make sure our configurations typically display the To complicate the world of tug- navigational lights of a towing ves- waterways are clear and deep, they They are also often called upon boats further, The deep sea or ocean A traditional “Notch Tug” at work. bring us our seafood from all over to move specialty loads like barg- sel pushing ahead as dictated by the tugboats all fall into one of four 1972 ColRegs. the world and even the fuel we need es, log rafts and oil platforms. Other different classifications: 3) The ‘Integral Unit” or “integrated to run our cars and boats. These are tugboats have been modified to be tug & barge” (ITB) is very similar in the working boats. The blue-collar used as icebreakers or firefighting 1) The Standard seagoing tug which concept to the notch tug, in that it monsters that don’t worry about a boats. Of course there primary func- has a model bow and tows its pay- works in conjunction with barges (continued on next page) new coat of paint or a few barna- tion is to guide and power the more load by using a “Hawser”(Towline). designed for use only with this spe- cles on the rudder. They were sim- awkward or non-powered vessels As seen at the EYC docks, “Elsie” was cific tug. The difference being that ply made to get the job done. In this safely in and our of harbors, ports originally built and used as a tug boat the method used for connecting issue we look at those mighty little and waterways. to pull logs around in Penobscot Bay in with the barge is so rigid that it is Maine. It is now owned by member Michael classified as a single ship unit when harbor helpers... the tugboat Goodrich.

- 16 - - 17- 17- - Working Boats: Tugboats are usually rated by its The internal mechanism chang- Other Design Innovations But don’t be fooled by its hard- bollard pull and its engines pow- es the angle of attack of the blades nosed profile, the tug is also have The Tugboat er output. The biggest commercial in sync with the rotation of the A recent Dutch innovation is been known to have a little fun. Of- (continued from previous page) harbor tugboats (from the year 2000 plate, so that each blade can pro- the Carousel Tug, winner of the ten appearing in children’s books, to 2010) used mostly for towing con- vide thrust in any direction, sim- Maritime Innovation Award at the amusement park rides and even tainer ships had about 60 - 65 short ilar to the collective pitch control Dutch Maritime Innovation Awards being converted into pleasure Propulsion tons-force of bollard pull,which is and cyclic in a helicopter. After Gala in 2006. The Carousel Tug craft. As you might guess Tugboats are roughly 15 short tons-force above World War II it was also linked to adds a pair of interlocking rings to very powerful boats for their size. “normal” tugboats. solve safety concerns due to the the body of the tug, the inner ring So a tip of the hardhat to the As they are designed to push, pull, advancement of the Voith Water attached to the boat, with the out- mighty tugboat... getting the “Big or navigate boats and barges many Tugboats are highly maneuver- Tractor, a tugboat configuration er ring attached to the towed ship Girls” moved around ports world- times there own size. able, and various propulsion sys- which could not be pulled over by by winch or towing hook. Since wide. A big thank you to the tems have been developed to its tow. the towing point rotates freely, the mighty little Tugboat and her crew, Usually their engines produce 500 increase power, maneuverabili- tug is very difficult to capsize. getting the job done with power to 2,500 kW (up to 3,400 hp) but the ty and increase safety. The earli- and style. larger deep sea vessels can have est tugs were fitted with paddle There have been many innova- power ratings up to 20,000 kW (up to wheels, but these were soon re- tive design changes in the Tugboat 27,200 hp) These engines are often placed by propeller-driven tugs. Kort nozzle propeller. world and there are even design the same as used in railroad loco- competitions for making tugboats Over the years there have been Through the years there were a and other nautical vessels more motives, but they drive the propeller few innovations that made a signif- mechanically instead of converting many innovative advancements powerful and flexible in their func- that helped both the power and icant advancement in the develop- tion, and of course in this day and the engine output to power electric, ment of the modern day Tugboat. as is common for diesel-electric lo- maneuverability of the Tug as well age more energy efficient. as various combinations of these The Kort nozzle was developed to comotives. For safety and depend- increase thrust per kW/hp. The ability purposes the tugboat usually advancements. These Tugs were fitted with the equipment needed Kort nozzle is a sturdy cylindrical will carry two of each part critical for structure around a special propel- its operation. specifically for a specialized job. ler having minimum clearance be- The cycloidal propeller. tween the propeller blades and the inner wall of the Kort nozzle. In the late 1950s, the Z-drive or A family favorite, The S.S. Wally ride at (azimuth thruster) was developed. Waldameer Park here in Erie. The thrust-to-power ratio is en- Although sometimes referred to hanced because the water ap- as the Aquamaster or Schottel sys- A Carousel Tug with rotating winch. proaches the propeller in a linear tem, many brands exist: Steerprop, configuration and exits the nozzle Wärtsilä, Berg Propulsion, etc. the same way. The Kort nozzle is These propulsion systems are used named after its inventor, but many on tugboats designed for tasks brands exist. This innovation was such as ship docking and marine soon followed by the nozzle-rud- construction. It should be noted der, which omitted the need for a that for the most part convention- conventional rudder. al propeller/rudder configurations are more efficient for port-to-port Later, the cycloidal propeller was towing. developed prior to World War II and was occasionally used in tugs because of its maneuverability. The cycloidal propeller is a circular plate mounted on the underside of the hull, rotating around a vertical axis with a circular array of vertical blades (in the shape of hydrofoils) that protrude out of the bottom of the ship. Each blade can rotate itself around a vertical axis.

Theodore Tugboat, the titular hero of a children’s show, was popular enough that a full-size replica was constructed.

- 18- -19 - - 19 - Last November my friend and Skipper, Boyd Bert slipped his anchor and the EYC lost another wonderful member… I could write a book (at least a short one) about Boyd but will try to sum it up in just a few words... Boyd was a dedicated husband to his wife Joan, a caring father to John, Linda and Doug, a loving grandfather, a very successful business person, a teacher of the finer points of sailing (ask anyone who crewed for him), a lifelong member of the EYC Thank You... and friend of the Junior sailing program. In a few short days on Memorial Day Weekend The Erie Yacht Club and the publishers of their LOG his family will host a “cocktail party” (that was his style) magazine would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to Celebrate His Life where many wonderful “yarns” to all the advertisers in the LOG magazine both past will be spun… My Salute Captain! and present. It is through your advertising that we are able to put together this informative magazine and If These Docks Could Talk they would say what you bring it to the members and guests of the EYC. always told us... “Think First” we will miss you on the starting line! The LOG is a bi-monthly magazine that has nearly 2,000 copies distributed via mail to the members and - P/C Gib Loesel in complimentary display racks at the Club. The magazine documents the activities at the Club, as well as the adventures of its individual members and boating groups. While doing so, it provides insight into the history of the Club and it’s evolution through the years. Without your generous LOG advertisers none of this would be possible. Therefore we strongly urge you to support them in return. Whether you are looking for a new car, repairing your current ride, doing some home improvements, or looking for a caretaker for an elderly relative, please consider all the LOG advertisers first when making your choices. Just as they have Watch the big race on our 12 foot big screen considered the EYC members when deciding to while seated at your reserved table in the ballroom or support the continuing publication of the Club’s LOG Watch on one of the many other TV’s in the Grill Room through their advertising. Seating in Grill Room is Limited & on a First Come First Serve Basis

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- 20 - - 21 - RACING / TEAM We felt great going into the last day of racing, our team was tied for third place, right up there with two teams that are very seasoned (quasi professional) and very familiar with the Flying Tiger 7.5. After the first two days of classes and familiarization with the boat, we had ended the second day of the regatta in good position, despite shrimping our spin and struggling to recover. Our performance was astounding when you realize that not one of us, including our coach, had ever sailed this boat MOTIVATION before, nor had we ever flown an asymmetrical spinnaker until these After reading an article in Sail The Team: my son Beau, coach Mark, Richard and the author. Magazine last summer about North past four days. U’s Regatta program, in conjunction with the NOOD Regatta Series, Typically, each boat carries four to In his own right, Connor is a Na- it sparked an interest that I just five participants and a coach. When tional Champion sailor. All of the couldn’t shake. What a great way to the regatta begins, the coach is not folks at 1D were excellent at keep- spend a mid-winter week in a warm permitted to touch lines or control ing the fleet in top notch condition, climate, of which I knew my wife, the boat. In our case, that left only and with customer relations. Colleen, would not object. She and three of us to do most of the work, I were noodling on a celebration and work we did. Since we had a The last day of racing led us on of our son’s Beau, upcoming high small crew, we enjoyed the addition the course with a last-minute bor- school graduation. He was against of two illustrious guest coaches on rowed start watch, as our only oth- a summertime party, because of his the training days. On the first day of er timepiece felt the wrath of our calendar being filled with instruct- training, Andrew Kerr, a world-re- previous days shrimping spinnaker ing at the Reyburn Sailing School nowned sailor and Erie Yacht Club and dove in the water to escape and most weekends traveling with guest speaker, taught us the charac- its shame, never to be seen again. the race team to regattas, on top of teristics of the boat and how to set As we reflect on our overall perfor- his preparation to attend Old Do- and take down the Asym. The sec- mance, this spinnaker event cost us minion University. This was a per- Soaking up Andrew Kerr’s wisdom. ond day we were joined by Connor third place overall. Our quest to a fect solution, Colleen enjoying the McKenzie, Managing Partner of 1D achieve a podium position led us warmth while Beau and I could sail Our team was coached by Mark sailing, owner of all of the Flying Ti- to take some chances that did not for 5 straight days. Laura from Washington State Uni- ger fleet we were sailing. His com- serve us well. versity, a retired pilot with Alaska pany, 1D Sailing, is actually the entity When attempting to describe Air, and currently a College Sailing that makes this class in the NOOD A building offshore wind at 20+ the NOOD Sailing experience to coach. Although technically consid- happen. knots, challenged our small crew to non-sailors you can get some odd ered an amateur, his sailing accom- provide enough weight to keep the looks. Once I spell it out to them plishments are impressive with in- boat heeling in its sweet spot. Al- “National Offshore One Design” sail- ternational success on J24’s through though we were well advised of the ing, they seem to be a bit more un- large 60’ yachts. His direction was typical wind and current tendencies derstanding and say “Oh, I thought calm and precise, as a tactician he of Tampa Bay, the last day of racing you meant Nude”. was stellar leading us on well posi- also saw an active tide that also did tioned starts and rounding. Richard not favor our tactical decisions. from Maryland was our other crew member, a retired Aerospace Engi- (continued on next page) neer, he brought with him his sailing experience on a Sunfish, and then there was Beau and I. As a team we synched our efforts to perform ad- mirably, and to Mark’s surprise with St. Petes NOOD Flying Tiger class 2019. nary a harsh word through the entire event. - 22 - - 23 - We began with two days of intro- Other than the hands-on sailing, I Sailing in the NOOD duction and practice on the Flying learned and reinforced a lot of my Tiger, followed by the actual three- (continued from previous page) sailing knowledge. Never having day regatta. Although the literature had attended a formal sailing train- Even though we all had protest flags, was very clear as to the program’s ing before, I was a sponge trying none were hoisted, although a little instruction, the coaches were skilled to absorb every bit of information fiberglass was exchanged on the at tailoring its content to meet every- I could. When chatting with Beau last day of racing. one’s desired goals. Preparation for about some of days learning, he the week encouraged some light would just roll his eyes seeming to We ended a respectable 5th in a reading and online videos to ac- say “I have known that for years!” In fleet on 10 with a 1st place, two sec- quaint yourself to the boat and its the evening at dinner our enthusias- ond place finishes, nothing higher characteristics. We were fortunate tic sailing conversation would con- than 6th in the individual races. to have a wonderful group of coach- tinue with Colleen rolling her eyes, es with remarkable pedigrees. Overall, the NOOD gathers a host seeming to say, “when is enough, of different class boats in over ten di- Video review of almost every mo- enough?” visions. Many high-powered racers ment of the days sailing was used to I enjoyed watching Beau skipper were present and were welcome to reinforce our education. Bill Glad- the boat and receive recognition share their stories. stone, our primary classroom in- Tampa Bay, sun and full sails, nothing better. from some of the pros, by the sec- structor, offered constructive anal- ond day they knew him and his ca- PROGRAM ysis in his pastoral way, never to pability. I am a very proud parent. As with any group of similarly tuned The entire class sailed on identi- offend, but making you realize what boats and competitive sailors, starts cally tuned Flying Tiger 7.5’s. The you may have done to tweak a bit Our Club’s J22 fleet would be a and rounding were always hectic. boat is very responsive to helm, sail more boat speed. These discus- perfect candidate to develop such End of day video debriefs and cri- trim and has excellent weight distri- sions often included tactics and rule a one design program to encour- tique were filled with trying to figure bution. We were fortunate to enjoy interpretation. age and strengthen our sailing skills out why the other boat beat us, and brand new 3D Nordac mainsails, and knowledge, so let’s keep this Once on the water we were en- how we could execute better. the asymmetrical spinnaker made in mind. My compliments to both couraged to match tacks with oth- 1D Sailing and North U, there were the boat fly off the wind, hence its er boats to fine tune our sail trim to St. Petersburg Yacht Club served as namesake. no commercials for their services determine what each adjustment wonderful hosts for the entire regat- or products, the experience was ta. The regatta shared equal com- The corner stone of the program meant towards boat speed and con- enough to sell itself. ponents of sailing and partying. St. focused on boat speed through sail trol. Even though we had talked at Pete’s itself was a top-notch venue, trim, boating handling, tactics and length about setting the spin, our Since my bruises have faded away, good weather, safe surroundings, a environment. The true message was first set was a tragedy with it per- I would welcome to join a group of wide variety of restaurants and plen- to have less errors than the other forming as a sea anchor, but after sailors from Erie to try this again. ty of people watching. boats, it comes down to improving recovering from this mishap, we executed many clean jibes to boost Let’s Represent! your overall performance by just a REFLECTION few percent which results in better- our confidence. ing the field by a minute or two over As I look back over the experience, an hour-long course. my expectations were pleasantly surpassed. I found that each partici- pant’s motivation was spread across the spectrum. There were hard core professional racers, teams traveling to compete in liquid H2O because their home waters are as hard as Erie’s in the winter. Then there were sailors just trying to improve their knowledge of sailing. I would say over 60% of the 50 participants with us this week in St. Petersburg were repeat customers, a very good endorsement of the experience and its value.

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As we look forward to another There cannot be good living where great boating season and maybe there is not good drinking. anticipate many more good times - Benjamin Franklin at our Thursday Happy Hours on the Deck, these Good Words of- I distrust camels and anyone else fer what some famous people had who can go a week without a drink. to say about enjoying the “Happy - Joe E. Lewis Hours season”. As always, these are intended to amuse rather than to There are two reasons for drinking. suggest overdoing anything, which One is when you are thirsty. The is never a good thing. other is when you are not thirsty, to prevent it. After one drink, it is very hard not - Thomas Love Peacock to take another, and after three it is even harder not to take three more. An alcoholic is someone you don’t - James Agee like who drinks as much as you do. - Dylan Thomas I only take a drink on two occasions: when I am thirsty and when I’m not. My grandmother is over eighty and - Brendan Behan still does not need glasses. She drinks right out of the bottle. If you can make it down to the pub, - Henny Youngman the pub will make it up to you. - Benny Bellamachina So, I hope you enjoyed these Good Words! I also hope to see you I know a man who gave up at Thursday Happy Hour on the smoking, drinking, sex and rich Deck! See the article on page 4 food. He was healthy right up to the and the EYC Web-site for details. day he killed himself. Don’t forget to send me your favor- - Johnny Carson ite quotes and words-of-wisdom: ([email protected]) for us to Drink because you are happy, but include in future EYC log articles! never because you are miserable. - G. K. Chesterton In closing, here is another thought to ponder: There is nothing which has been My family drank too much. When contrived by man by which so much I was six, I came up missing. They happiness is produced as by a good put my picture on a bottle of scotch. tavern. - Rodney Dangerfield - Samuel Johnson

- 26 - - 27 - Bob’s brother Gordon a profession- In the July/August 2001 issue of the Over the years cars passing under al rigger very carefully coached the LOG the following story appeared: the bridge have made a delightful driver through the bridge. Believe Before & After “A great big THANKS target for the local neighborhood me everyone who was there held to member Richard “Mickey” Mc- kids on top of the bridge, so it is al- their breath, as “she” inched “her” Mahon, the owner of Beals-McMhon ways a good idea to glance up when way through. It took about 20 min- Painting. For donating all the labor making your way to and from the utes, but what a sight to behold. and materials to paint the bridge Club. Especially around Hallow- over Ravine Drive. All the work een when the local pumpkin patch The bridge today is clear of Graffiti took three days and was completed serves as an ammo dump. but up until 2001 it was a pretty pop- a week before Opening Day. The ular target for the local spray paint bridge was completely cleaned with If These Docks Could Talk, they artists. Most of their “art” work was a high pressure hose, painted, and would say “Let’s keep an eye on done on the south side and for many then sealed with an anti-graffiti coat- this almost 90 year old friend, with- years Margaritaville related messag- ing. Thank You Mickey!” out it we would be up the proverbial Someone asked me recently, “how There are several members who The height factor is probably the es and Flamingo’s were the most “Creek without a paddle” or would many times do you think you have you might spot now and again who most important when you think popular subjects, occasionally an off Mickey told me a little side story that be “without a bridge”!!! driven up and down the Yacht Club take the time to “pick up” and each about the Semi Truck Traffic that color effort would show up and was about the painting, “In addition to all Road?” Well that got me to thinking spring the Fleet Captain organizes a uses the road every day for deliv- promptly painted over by then Dock of the work and paint I donated, it (again) not only about the number work party to scour the ravine, pick- eries. Just in case you have never Master Bill Vogel and company. also cost me $250.00 each to touch of trips I have made “up and down” ing up after “Old Man Winter”. meet one of these monsters, “Cau- up 4 members cars who couldn’t in my lifetime but also about the tion” they aim for the center and read the %#$*@ warning signs.” Apparently at that point in time take their half out of the middle!!! bridge everyone passes under each there was no bridge spanning the time and its history. In addition to the delivery trucks it ravine... in a recent Erie Time News becomes even more important if According to our EYC history book; story it was reported that the “Kahk- your new boat is being delivered via Commodore Henri Chatain (1917- wa Boulevard/Ravine Drive Bridge truck!!! 18-19) negotiated with Mr. J. S. Root, was built in 1920, the bridge length president of the Kahkwa Park Re- is 26 feet and cost $300,000 or about I have seen lots of big boats go- alty Company for the last remain- $11,500 per foot. It is a “spandrel ing very slowly under the bridge but ing piece of water front property. arch bridge” with the outside lower the one I remember the most was Commodore Chatain agreed that edges of the arch marked at 13’6” in 1973 when P/C Bob Way’s big the “Club” would pay $5,000 to- and the center is “slightly higher”. “Masker” gave it a try. It was 69 feet wards the road work and maintain The bridge belongs to the city and long , 15 1/2 feet wide at the outside the walls and the slope of the ravine according to the City Engineers Of- edges and approximately 13 feet without “marring the natural beauty fice it is inspected every two years 2 inches high from the road. After of the surrounding lands.” with an inspection scheduled for making some measurements she later this year. made her way down the hill and to Over the years there have been the bridge after leaving Bob’s shop many changes to those “surround- on Greengarden Boulevard. ing lands”, trees that have fallen, mud slides occurred and attempts at proper drainage systems have been attempted.

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- 28 - - 29 - MEDIA | Transformed. • Boats larger than 39.4 ft. are required to have a bell AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION WEB & HOSTING SERVICES • Pollution placard and trash AERIAL DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY placard (26 ft & over) • Fire extinguishers • Blower working and proper ventilation Jamey Stewart 814.314.8887 • Backfire flame arrestor [email protected] (gasoline engines) Audio | Video | Web | Aerials • Anchor & sufficient line • Oar or paddle (under 16 ft) • Bilge pumps in working order What is a Vessel Safety Why should I get a VSC? In many cases boating insurance • Battery terminals covered and in Check (VSC)? agencies offer discounts for ves- good condition Vessels passing safety checks sels which undergo a Vessel Safety • Holding tank for head A VSC is a free, courtesy exam- are awarded a U.S. Coast Guard Check every year. All decals and • Boats 39.4 feet & over must ination of your boat, personal wa- / Auxiliary Decal that informs the safety checks are void December have on board a current copy of tercraft, or paddle craft. Our qual- appropriate authorities such as the 31st of year they are inspected, the navigation rules ified examiners will inspect your U.S. Coast Guard and local marine they are also void should the op- boat for compliance with feder- police agencies that your boat was erator /owner fail to maintain the al, state, and local regulations. If in full compliance with all Feder- vessels equipment or the vessel it- How Do I get My you fail, you will not be reported al and State boating laws during self to the standard at the time of Boat Examined? to the Coast Guard. Instead, we a safety check for that year. 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A VSC usually takes 15-30 min- your boat meets federal safety order If the schedule gets filled we will utes, depending on the size and standards and that in an emer- • 3 current day and night flares work to set up a second day or preparedness of your vessel. gency you will have the necessary • Wearable and throwable life expand the hours for inspection. equipment to save lives and sum- preservers mon help. Additionally, you will Thank You to the Sign-up Sheet in the avoid substantial fines should you • Distress flag (18 ft & over) Erie Power Squadron Clubhouse ever be boarded by the U.S. Coast • All boats must carry a sound for providing this Bulletin Board Guard or other law enforcement producing device (whistle, horn, valued service. and found to be in violation. siren, etc.) capable of a 4-second blast audible for ½ mile - 30 - - 31 - The Erie Yacht Club is proud to an- Participants are sailors between the The Erie Yacht Club prides itself Serving as chairperson of this event nounce being host to the 2019 OPTI ages of 8 to 15 years of age. There in its history of well-run regattas. It I am able to accomplish a mission Great Lakes Championship, June will be both a competitive fleet and is desired that this 2019 Great Lakes and passion of mine, to promote the 7th through 9th. a green (beginner) Fleet to encour- OPTI Championship continue that largest free asset of our community, age the sport of sailing. We expect history and further encourages safe while also teaching and encouraging Representing not only the best of a field of 60-80 boats skippered by boating and yachtsmanship of the the respect of the water and safety the Great Lakes youth sailors, this is these young sailors supported by young competitors. associated with its enjoyment. also a qualifier for the 2020 Nation- their families and friends. als. Hosting a premier youth sailing As that being said we are asking I appreciate your consideration of regatta is an honor and is very likely Races are expected to be within you for your time, monetary and “in this request and welcome any assis- that highly placed sailors will be giv- a mile of the EYC break walls. The kind” contributions. There are many tance. Feel free to contact me at: en the opportunity to represent the fleets will sail separate but similar ways that you can help. This event [email protected]. Remember those who United States on the world stage courses. 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The Erie Yacht Club Foundation May June presents the Calendar of Calendar of The Erie Yacht Club will host Club Events the 29th annual Frolic on the Club Events 4th The EYC Kentucky Derby Party Bay and provide boat rides & 2nd A la carte Breakfast • 10am - 2pm Party Starts at 4:30pm entertainment to deserving 6th Thursday Sunset Happy Hour Race coverage begins at 6pm “20th Anniversary Kickoff” Boathouse 6:34pm - “There Off!” children with physical, chronic Rum Runner Drink Specials Spectacular 12 foot big screen in the & life-threatening conditions. Complimentary Potato Skins Ballroom with tables by reservation Music by Dog Gone Good Band Grill Room - multiple screens First come, first served 9th A la carte Breakfast • 10am - 2pm Limited Seating! Part� 13th Thursday Sunset Happy Hour 5th A la carte Breakfast • 10am - 2pm “Sangria Nite” Complimentary Pizza Logs 12th All Day Mother’s Day Celebration Music by Salmon Frank A summer shindig to benefit Brunch Buffet• 11am - 2:30pm With guitarist Mike Leslie 15th Drive-In Movie Night at the EYC Bring your blankets & lawn chairs the Erie Yacht Club Foundation. Dinner Service 5:30pm - 7:30pm to the Clubhouse West Lawn for a Ala Carte Menu with Mother’s Day feature film under the stars! Specials and entertainment by Movie starts at approximately 9:45 Keys and Strings This Months feature: Reservations required for both “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” FRIDAY, JULY 12TH dining options So all you good skippers Free & weather permitting 19th A la carte Breakfast • 10am - 2pm and volunteers, as well as 6:30 – 10 P.M. 16th Fathers Day Brunch • 10am -2pm 26th A la carte Breakfast • 10am - 2pm new-comers, please mark July Traditional Champagne Sunday 8th on your calendars for the Brunch • Entertainment by $100 PER PERSON 27th 125th Opening Day Ceremony Uncharted Course Buglers “Call to Colors” 1150 Hours feel good event of the year at Reservations at 453-4931 Punch & Picnic Buffet to follow the EYC. Open Bar • Auction • Gourmet Hors d'oeuvres Entertainment by the Acoustic 20th Thursday Sunset Happy Hour Gypsys “Purple Rain” Drink Special Children arrive at 12:30pm, Complimentary Fried Pickles have a great day on the Music by House of Rhythm Tickets available for $100 per person at www.eventbrite.com — "Boathouse Party" in Erie, PA — water & the land and depart 21st Inter-Club Regatta Night #1 or at the Erie Yacht Club Office. Limited tickets available. at 4:00pm. Afterward the Entertainment by Stiletto Make your launch Details at: www.erieinterclub.com Sponsorships available. skippers and volunteers relax appointment early 22nd Inter-Club Regatta Night #2 and enjoy a cookout with all For more information, visit erieycfoundation.org. by calling the office at: Entertainment by Sam Hyman Band the trimmings. 453-4931 ext. 210. 23rd A la carte Breakfast • 10am - 2pm Any questions about donat- 27th Thursday Sunset Happy Hour Be early and ready to go ing your time, your boat or “Green Tea” Drink Special Complimentary Siracha Chicken Bites at your scheduled time monetary support should be Music by Vegas with adequate help & directed to Chairman Tom 28th Docktail Party at the Lighthouse be sure to clean your Schuler IV at: 814.323.4157. 6pm • Weather Permitting Club to provide Picnic Fare & Beverages storage area after Thank you in advance to all Members to bring potluck dish to feed 8 Check Club website for dock launching you vessel. those who make this happen! designated potluck dish assignments Music by Salmon Frank