QueenC City Yacht ClubLIPPER October 2007 Whit Webster Whit Meisters from the World Fashion Awards? No, it’s Paul Horne and Geoff Heathcote gettin’ their parrot heads on at the Jimmy Buffet Concert! Board Update/QCYC Info

Communications Q C Y C Board 2007 Communications Commodore Moorings The Clipper is published Glen Newbury Tony Pitts Richard Hardy monthly from May to This is my small [email protected] [email protected] October. Contributions farewell speech. If R 416.360.0624 R 416.483.8970 may be submitted to the anyone has seen me B 905.614.4272 x 2201 Grounds publisher via e-mail, fax or speaking at an AGM, F 905.614-1430 Mike Darnborough letter. While an effort will you’ll know I hate Vice Commodore [email protected] be made to publish public speaking. This Jim Thorndycraft R 416.856.4263 submissions, the publisher is also my way to keep reserves the right to edit [email protected] Membership the AGM shorter! R 416-322 5209 material for length and Jacqui Cook suitability. Well, it’s been 4 years Rear Commodore [email protected] and my time is coming Graham Dougall R 416.828.2503 The QCYC FLASH e-mails due. So if you have an [email protected] interest in a Communications Board Position at the Planning are sent out on a regular R 416.233.2277 voice/fax Mary Partridge basis, detailing upcoming club please apply. I’ll likely still be able to contribute B 416.478.4044 to the Clipper if that’s of help. R 416.203.9975 events, last minute changes Fleet Captain Entertainment and items of interest. If the Club at some point wants me, I’ll likely return Gary Hoeg Susan Veenhuizen in a few years, but for a while it’s time for me to focus [email protected] [email protected] To receive and to place more on other volunteer activities, island politics, R 905.471.5492 notices in QCYC FLASH environmental issues and a plan to get involved in Communications Treasurer contact [email protected] the organization of a music festival near Kingston. Glen Newbury Pat Whetung [email protected] There have been many helpers of Communications [email protected] R 416.203-1029 at the club over the last few years but in particular I’d Clipper R 416.366.2345 B 416.423.8492 like to thank Martin Snelgrove, Laurence Glen Newbury F 416.366.5678 F 416.423.8298 Concannon, Elana White, Ken Goodings, Lynn R 416.203.1029 Secretary Kaak and Susan Rollinson. Their help has been Learn to Sail B 416.423.8492 Violet Couch consistent and enormous. Terry Hofkirchner E [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thanks again for having me on the board! I’d be hard R 416.698.7077 R 905.723.1809 Website pressed to identify everything I’ve learned, from House Chair Martin Snelgrove communication skills, patience, tolerance, compro- Yard Chair Ken Owen [email protected] R 416.276.0222 mise, education from people I wouldn’t think had [email protected] E [email protected] anything to teach me, new skills but especially an Steve Hills R 905.567.7224 R 416.203.1032 admiration and respect for how much so many QCYC Flash people volunteer within a community we all love. It’s Laurence Concannon truly been an honour! Past Commodore [email protected] E [email protected] I’d also like to say, personally this has been the best Dwight Hamilton R 416.406.2064 year I’ve seen at the club. The events have been great, Rates for Business Card size (3.5 x 2”) Annual (6 issues) 1x controversy is less than other years, people seem the Member $110 $25 happiest I’ve seen and lots of people are working Advertising Non-member $220 $50 together to make this a great club. I hope it continues The Clipper offers members and non-members of QCYC a cost-effective way to reach that way. an audience of avid sailors. Classified Ads of 20 words or less are free for QCYC members. Ads should be submitted as digital files: Mac quark, eps, pdf, tiff, jpg (for tiff/jpg ensure 300 dpi Have a great winter if I don’t see you! if type, 200 dpi pictures). For information on placing ads for The Clipper, please contact Glen Newbury at any of the numbers listed.

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Commodore Tony Pitts Reflections on 2007 Law 2 (the constitution) by the membership in al injury during launch and haul-out; The Annual Awards January – this marked the end of a long jour- • Despite some setbacks, the Algonquin Queen Banquet will official- ney towards revising a constitution that was continues to operate thanks to the efforts of the ly mark the end of written in 1970; Fleet Captain and staff – we have grown accus- the 2007 sailing and • The Commodore’s Ball in February marking tomed to the extra capacity that this vessel racing season. In the first social activity of 2007 – this function provides. looking back, we had was sold out and everyone had a good time; I must also recognize the behind-the-scenes a lovely spring and • The Sailpast and Banquet to open the sailing efforts of Violet Couch, the Secretary. There is a summer with a full season – what a beautiful day! lot of administrative work that sometimes goes calendar of events unnoticed – thank you! and activities. • A very successful year for membership – we have several new members who will be bring- Sadly, we remember Len Canham, our The most recent setback of a fire in the kitchen ing their boats in next year – we are full! Honourary Commodore, who passed away was a nightmare that all members dread. suddenly at the end of June. We will remember Fortunately, this time, the fire was contained • A record attendance and participation of our his many personal contributions to the club. quickly and caused only minor damage in the Learn to Sail Program; kitchen. Yes, we benefited from lessons learned • A sound financial position allowing for some In closing, I thank the membership for electing in the 2005 fire. The newly installed heat and flexibility in completing some urgent projects; me to a second term as your Commodore. There smoke detectors worked and the outside alarm have been some difficult moments, but many and strobe light quickly attracted the attention to • The terrific events and entertainment all more rewarding ones! the problem. The installed fire box and hoses season; were also functional. The security firm that • The publication of six fabulous Clippers – we monitors our system responded promptly with a rarely highlight this significant news vehicle 911 alarm to Toronto Fire Services and made for the club – new standards of excellence have QCYC 2007 calls to the contact list including myself. I thank been set; and recognize the following members who react- ANNUAL • The on-going community liaison with the ed quickly to the alarm and were on site during Island Community – thanks to Glen Newbury GENERAL and after the fire – Ken Goodings, Lynn Kaak, for playing a lead role in this important area: Jeff Imai, Paul Horne, Pat Whetung, Steve Hills MEETING and Glen Newbury – thank you! I also wish to • The finalization of the Five Year Moorings recognize and thank Don Ferguson who coordi- Plan later this fall – this is always controversial FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007 nated the contractors and repairs so that we were with many different opinions: 1900 TO 2230 back in full operation in five days! Don pays • The finalization of the short and long term Royal Canadian Military Institute attention to detail and it was demonstrated here. plan – this is the first time in years that we have 426 University Avenue Individual Chairs will report on their respective so much documentation and detail that will be program areas in this Clipper. The entire Board very useful for future Boards; Toronto shares responsibility for our year-end sound • The successful completion of the Balcony ••• financial position. This was achieved by increas- Project – the result of the creativity and energy ing revenues and reducing expenses. In fact, the Dress: of several members and the generosity of Men - jacket and tie or business suit Board has decided to set aside $35K towards the many; eventual repair and stabilization of the Rapids Women - cocktail dress or business Queen that will take place over the next two • A very successful racing program including the attire years. QCYC/NYC LORC Regatta; I thank everyone on the Board for their contribu- • The finalization of House Plans for the ground tions and personal commitment this year. To me, floor layout and men’s washroom: some of the highlights included: • The sound and safe management of the yard • The final approval of the amendments to By- operations – there exists a high risk for person-

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Stars:Stars: It’sIt’s allall aboutabout levellevel racing...racing... andand havinghaving funfun by Jim Finch

Wednesday late afternoon and the drysail yard photo next page) and brought it to Hamilton for trailor, etc. Because of our island location, John buzzes with last minute repairs, tuning and restoration. delivered these boats by launching them from launching of boats. Skippers and crew alike Now, more than 96 years and over 8,000 Stars the mainland and joining our Wednesday experience the adrenaline rush of readying their later, Star boats continue to be built, but mostly evening race which invariably he won. Stars for the evening’s race. in Italy and Germany. A new Star today costs Subsequently when the “new” boat was hauled at QCYC has become the place in the MTA where over $50,000 not including sails and shipping. QCYC, we could answer interested tire kickers when they asked “Is this boat any good?” by you go to race Stars. Our midweek racing in Fortunately much of our QCYC Star fleet has Toronto Harbour is level (one-design) racing at replying “Well, it just won the last race”. . . and been supplied with less expensive “pre-owned” you can guess the rest of the story. its best and has attracted an increasing number boats drawn largely from of new Club members. the Finger Lakes district The Star Class The Star got its start during the winter of 1910- where at one time there Did you know? Association was founded in 1922 1911 when George “Pop” Corry, Father of the was at least one Star Fleet Most Stars are White now. Star Class, organized the building of the first 22 on every lake. John Finch and today boasts Stars by Ike Smith of Port Washington for a new was able to find and refurbish used Stars for a Fleets in about 100 Long Island Sound class. Of course Pop Corry modest price – typically between $1,500 and countries. Our fleet, the Lake Ontario Canadian was one of the original owners of the Star Class $3,000. So that is the origin of many of the older (LOC) Star Fleet has been one of the fastest yachts built by Smith and you may be interested Stars currently in our dry sail area. growing and largest in the world. to know that last month John Finch purchased Every boat supplied by John came complete with The Star is the longest serving class in the Pop Corey’s original Star #17 “Dipper” (see one of everything, i.e. 1 suit of sails, 1 yard Olympics having been introduced first in 1932

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its original lines and sail area Leibel, Bruce, Scott, Hains, Neilson, Lemieux, though many improvements Wolfs, and Henderson and of course many other have been made in construction fine sailors from both nearby Canadian Clubs materials, deck and cockpit and the USA. design, and running rigging. All Most importantly the class is made up of a this despite experimenting with variety of sailors of all ages and skill levels. spinnakers, trapezes, etc. – none Queen City is no exception and over the past of which materially improved dozen years we have had 2 daughter and father performance. teams (Karahanas, Potts), 2 father and son teams What’s so good about Stars at (Ferguson, Finch – John and 9 year-old Jimmy) QCYC? They’re fast . . . exciting and couples, e.g. Shapiro, Beacock-Huxter . . . and nimble enough to take immediately come to mind. advantage of the frequently (PHOTO - Jimmy Finch, winner of Leading shifting breezes in Toronto Youth Trophy at 2007 New York State Harbour. They challenge the Championships) most experienced sailor and when the wind is up they surf – QCYC always had Stars (at least one) for many doubling their speed with years up to about 1984 when Gerry Jones’ breathtaking and exhilarating wooden Star finally was dispatched to the Sea performance. Once you’ve sailed Hawks on Algonquin Island. Stars were revived "Dipper" - 95 years old and still moving. a Star, you are easily hooked on at QCYC in 1995 with the arrival of Finch’s “Dart” closely followed by McDonell’s “Jade”. and sailed continuously till 1976 at Montreal them like so many others all (Kingston harbour) when it was replaced for around the world. Stars are fun! only that particular Olympics by the Tempest. Many of the world's top sailors have Reinstated to Olympic status in 1980 the Star been involved in the Star Class, for continues in the upcoming 2008 Olympics – example and in no particular order: now as the lone keelboat left in Olympic Melges, Grael, Etchells, Stearns, competition. Throughout the Star has retained Burnham, Ficker, Blackaller, North, Schoonmaker, Knowles, Buchan, Duplin, Cayard, Reynolds, Conner and undoubtedly others that I’ve overlooked. There is a camaraderie among Star sailors that is second to none and it has been my pleasure to meet and talk with several of the champions mentioned above either at a Star Regatta or the America’s Cup. Locally sailing in our LOC Star Ivan Bunner (right) and Mark Passmore, Hamilton Skipper - Regattas have been Winners of the Star 2007 FLASIR. Olympians Fogh, Inset: Nine-year old Jimmy Finch wins "Leading Youth" Trophy at 2007 NY State Championships

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The QCYC Star Brigade! Over the next five years the fleet grew steadily • spirit of competition • It’s all about the sailing and did I mention? with additions by Craddock, Coutis, Huismans, • tremendous • It’s all about level racing, Araujo, Chung &Imai, Saunders & Bruce, Dilallo camaraderie and & Thorndycraft, Shapiro and Karahanas. Did you know? • the place to be Skip Etchells played an • STARS ARE FUN Other Star sailors followed in rapid succession: for Stars Jones, Ferguson, Ruskin, Crosby, Reuter, Green, important part in birth of the No surprises here. Today our AJ, Robertson & Pearce, Hofkirchner, Poole . . . • improving our modern Star. In college he Stars are newer and going and the fleet grew to over 20 boats by 2005. sailing faster – our sailors more studied naval architecture and experienced and keen. The More recently Bunner, Hupfield, Potts, Winter, • closest thing to when World War II began he fleet is growing, but the yard is Gray and Beacock joined our fleet which today an America’s Cup type of went to work in Seattle in the over-crowded and needs consists of 15 boats capable of hitting the water. expansion. Several good ones currently are for sale – plus a boat shipbuilding industry. Because couple which reside in the storage yard and Jeff Imai is the current LOC • Stars are the of his naval architect training have not sailed in some years so need some best – fabulous Star Fleet Captain and you can TLC (the price will be right to any buyer who boats sailed by Skip realized that there were get more information from him will maintain and keep the boat at QCYC). the Who’s Who allowable tolerances in the or me, or any of the above of racing. mentioned Star sailors Last week-end after the Champion of Star specifications which (apologies to anyone missed). Champions race, it was no surprise when the • conversation would allow him to build a More detailed history and enthusiastic Star crews assembled in the yard after the race superior boat. technical information can be for a group photo (will be posted shortly to our in the Great found at www.starclass.org. site at www.qcyc.ca under Sailing – Star Class) Hall and then adjourned to the Great Hall. We talked My wife refers to the Star as the “other woman”. about what attracted us to Stars and to QCYC • PHRF s_ _ks (probably you can figure this We love our Stars. and here are some of the comments: word out)

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ViewView fromfrom thethe Lagoon:Lagoon: SeptemberSeptember ComesComes by Ken Goodings and Lynn Kaak Ken Goodings Ken Mid-morning on any September weekend, a visiting vying with one another to get up even earlier to do the to Painters” posters around the grounds extol the sailboat can be seen gliding past the Rapids Queen, week’s laundry. Crosswords help to make laundry benefits of joining the weeklong floating dock refur- then into the quiet protection of our lagoon. At this duty a little less tedious. bishment work party. time of year, a first impression of our club can belie an In the dry sail yard, Star sailors clamber over their Other members can be found in the yard, working undercurrent of activity, which often occurs on a typi- boats, making sense out of the chaos of standing and hard to refurbish and make safe their boats’ winter cal Saturday or Sunday in the fall. running rigging, or fairing out race “dings” on their cradles, which will be depended upon to support their At the dock, the Harold S. Robbins’s engine chuffs to hulls. Other sailors splash their trailer-borne steeds heavy vessels on land for the long cold winter just life, ready to fulfill a long day of race committee duty. into the water with the electric crane. Along both the ahead. The Algonquin Queen has just departed motoring off lagoon’s “American and Canadian sides,” crews In the same haulout slip, a brand new diesel auxiliary to pick up more club members’ delivering them from prepare their vessels for a day cruise, or hoist a light- is lowered into a sloop. It’s just another part of the the turmoil of the city and bringing them to this island weight crewmember in a bos’n chair to retrieve a detailed and time-consuming process to transform a paradise. wayward halyard some 17m above the water. ‘70s lake cruiser into a capable blue-sea boat. A lineup Our OD, clipboard and “pigtails” in hand, greets the A garden tractor departs via the north gate with a full of other boaters lingers in the lagoon, waiting for their incoming vessel, eyeing their burgee while explaining load of garbage, the gate and welcoming sign still wet chance to unstep masts in preparation for October the intricacies of Med-mooring and 15amp twist-loc with fresh paint applied that morning by a hard-work- haulout, now only three weeks away. Air bubbles shore power receptacles. The membership chair can ing associate member. A small volunteer work party stream to the surface from a SCUBA equipped be seen strolling the grounds while extolling the builds a sleek new staircase, just part of a plan to member, while he replaces rusty bolts on the virtues of our island to some prospective new enhance the appearance of our club’s entrance. submerged portion of the marine railway. members. Another work party, with Skill-saws whizzing, refur- Most of this September weekend activity occurred last Silke and Rob’s chefs and dining room staff are in fine bishes the wooden catwalks leading into the locker week. It’s all just part of a ritual, or a pre-ritual really, form, producing hearty breakfasts for hungry sailors. block. Out in front of the dinghy shed, a senior club before those crisp haulout weekends come along and Other staff is bustling in the washrooms or Great member constructs more wooden recycling corrals for we must again put our lovely summer ladies to sleep Hall, washing floors, setting up tables for yet another the club grounds. Sparks fly from the workshop’s on the hard…where they will rest quietly under their wedding reception or dinner/dance to be held later in grindstone as someone cuts a length of chain for moor- mantles of snow…waiting for the sun’s warmth and the evening. The club’s manager keys the office cash ings. our loving touch to awaken them in the spring. register, issuing tickets to the “Last Chance” awards A huge floating dock moves slowly down the lagoon, A carp jumps into the air. A beaver splashes noisily banquet and dance. cajoled by two small outboard motorboats. “Ahoy skip- beside the boat. A sleek mink glides through the water The Snug entertains junior members with cartoons per, which yacht club are you from?” someone quips. of the lagoon, then dives and disappears into its and older members with yachting magazines. The After being hauled out on the marine railway by the hidden lair under the embankment. These creatures of tiny laundry room is humming with activity, boaters moorings crew, the raft’s pontoons will be hosed clear the lagoon are been busy too, preparing for their own of myriad clusters of prolific zebra mussels. “Free Beer winter lay-up. Are we so different than they?

7 (a stunning Choey lee clipper) tells me – “life’s too short to spend sailing around in an ugly boat”. There was no “to do” list as long as your arm and the stress factor was low as we made a point of not having to be somewhere by a specific time. During hurricane season in Grenada, where we hung out for 7 months, the day started by listening to the cruiser’s net. The day unfolded with one or two jobs. It could take a day to top up the water tanks, find fresh bread in the local community, or go to the monthly book, dvd and ‘treasures of the bilge’ exchange. If rain was in the forecast, you threw the laundry in the dinghy using it as the tub then went back to finishing the book you started. A little snorkeling or swimming off the boat was a TheThe SimpleSimple Life Life regular daily feature and as happy hour by David Hartman & Kim Saunders approached, new and old friends were rounded As good as it gets. Amanzi under double reef main heading into Bequia in a 20 knot breeze. up for drinks in the cockpit or a nearby beach. Thinking back to our cruising friends, we’d Queen City members may recall two years ago Carolina and talked to groups of locals spent more time with two couples over to the day (after the Champion of Champions interested in saving turtles in Bequia and hurricane season than we had with any of our race) s.v. Amanzi and crew were given a Carriacou. friends in Toronto over the 20 years we’ve been tremendous send off for the trip south. Horns a We both loved the cultural richness in the Latin here. And as many who’ve experienced this will blarin’, dinghies buzzin’ and well-wishers countries especially Cuba with its wonderful live know, these people will be friends for life. standing on shore as well as on the clubhouse music, dance and incredible art. balcony waving and cheering. Wow! That was We were routinely reminded of how lucky we two years ago. And our welcome back has been As for life aboard Amanzi, it was simple. We were when we met local people who could not equally warm. didn’t have cell phones, land lines, internet or imagine being able to afford what we were cable and daily expenses generally associated doing. And of course, the generosity of Prior to leaving, the ongoing question we heard with living in North America. We purposely from members seemed to be “When are you kept systems leaving?”. Two years later, the questions seem to fairly simple be “How was it and how do you find being on the boat back?” (our fridge was To answer the first question – the experiences the biggest were incredibly rich. And through our project - power grabber) the floating classroom - we met so many so we didn’t amazing people and learned a tremendous spend all of amount that many cruisers didn’t have the our time fixing opportunity to do. Our project enabled us to get things. to different layers of what I call the community Varnishing onion. We wanted to find out about issues in doesn’t count communities and villages and meet people of as work. It’s interest. just part of the And we got to do that. We visited a number of rhythm of schools, met teachers and politicians, heard a living on a presentation by a cultural anthropologist, beautiful boat. interviewed a children’s author, a Grenadian As my friend boatbuilder, a British vulcanologist in Randy on sv Montserrat, research biologists in North Nancy Dawson Kim meeting with the adventure Club at a small school in the Ponta Gorde BVI

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Peter Broecker celebrates 70!

Bumper boats or rather the start line Carriacou Wood Sandra Regatta in Grenada Peter Broecker is mobbed by fans while having dinner with a group of friends strangers such as the fishermen in Cuba who the night before leaving for Germany where he went to celebrate his 70th. gave us 18 lobster tails or 15 lbs of fish because they simply wanted to, was a good reminder of the Dominican Republic. We’ve since heard we’re standing at the moment, we totally agree our fortunes. they’ve made it safely all the way to Grenada. and the question is how can we transpose that mind set to life on land? For all of you still Finally, the one thing we feel most strongly We both know that our life will change but the dreaming of the trip, keep it simple. Burn your about is, if you have any inkling for heading trip was a fantastic awakening for us both. As marine catalogues, undo those mooring lines south, just do it by getting out there in whatever we are currently dealing with the frustrations of and just get out there. There are wonderful boat you have. We can all take a lesson from a moving off the boat back into a house people and great adventures you won’t want to young french couple Jerome and Celine on sv surrounded by our culture of consumerism, our miss. Saltimbanque, whom we met in the Grenadines. challenge is to continue to keep life simple. They’d criss- crossed the Atlantic in their 27 ft We’re reminded of what our boat with the minimum of gear compared to us South African friend John and other North Americans. They did, however, Devine said to us six months South Shore Barbecues have 2 kiteboards, 4 windsurfers and 8 sails before we left Toronto -“All you safely stowed and an appetite for seeing the need to go south is anchor, world. We were also so proud when we saw our chain and water….The rest are 30ft Choey lee “Meggie” and her young crew in optional extras.” From where Wendy Hardy Wendy Monserrat getting ready to blow. She did in fact 2 weeks after this picture was A fine tradition keeps on getting bigger! taken, spewing ash to a height of 50 000 ft and causing a 8 ft tide wave.

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Membership House Jacqui Cook Ken Owen We had a great year Ladies First – Now for We haven’t forgotten about the Wednesday night this year for recruit- the Men racers in this plan. A new change area will be constructed outside the shower area for them, ing new members. We After the very using space that today is either vacant or contains are full from a moor- successful renovation a paper goods storage cupboard. ing’s perspective and to the ladies wash- our already crowded rooms at QCYC in We have some new fixtures that have been donat- dry sail area welcomed 2006, the need for a ed already and the rest of the finishes, including new Dry sail revitalization of the ceiling and wall tiles and flooring will be fresh- members, new Stars men’s washroom ened up as part of this project. and other boats. And became even more we have new Associate As part of this project, the need to make improve- evident. ments to the Children’s Area has been discussed. members as well. I hope you have had a chance to Consultations with members last year were meet and talk with some of our new members. The functionality of this Area has suffered in the followed up with a number of options being past because it has been used as storage and As you will see in the list below, we have been presented for review and comment this summer. because it is an often used passage way between experiencing a bounty of new applications since The people have spoken and a revised plan that the lobby and the Snug Bar. The new storage area Labour Day. This is continued proof that our club takes into account all the input received is shown near the men’s washroom will take care of half the has a great reputation and is a great place to be. below. problem – but how to deal with the traffic through So far we have received five new senior member Privacy was a key issue for many and so the most the area? Having considered the options, the applications with 1 in the mail and 2 more important aspect of this design is the provision of simple (and cheapest) solution has been selected. prospects seriously considering us for 2008. If four separate shower stalls, each with its own A new wall roughly along the column line in the you have friends who are thinking of joining, tell change area. The shower stalls in this design will Children’s Area will be constructed with a door them to hurry as space is limited. be approximately 3 feet square and the change into each end, forming a hallway along the west One of the great things about being Membership area will be 3 feet wide and 4 feet long. High side of the room. The new, slightly narrower room chair is having the opportunity to see our club capacity exhaust fans will take the heat and mois- created will be able to be isolated from traffic and through the fresh eyes of the new members, near- ture out of the showers making the cubicles used for a variety of purposes including a chil- ly new members and prospects. I hear three comfortable. Space from what is today a storage dren’s TV room, meeting room or Race themes in their observations: and change area will be used to provide the room Committee Protest Hearing Room. For now there for this expansion. will be no partition between the ends of the room 1.We have a unique location, on the island. There but if need dictates, this can be added later. is now where else, from Oshawa to Oakville The remainder of the storage/change area is to be like QCYC, with our beautiful view, the converted into storage with an access door from Timing of the project will depend on the availabili- surrounding park, the quiet and the wildlife. the lobby. This new storage will be critical in keep- ty of funds and how it ranks on the priority list of Last week I saw a blue heron, the beaver and a ing the rest of the club house free from the accumu- capital projects. If all goes well, work could begin mink all in the same walk to the club house. lated chairs, tables, and other assorted equipment this fall with finishing touches being made in time that clutter up the lobby and Children’s Area. for next season. In keeping with the spirit of 2.QCYC is a haven from the noise, stress and Queen City, this will be a self-help project so keep hubbub of city life. 1.Denise and Rob Nicholson, their boys James an eye out for the call for volunteers to assist with 3.We are a community of diverse and interesting and Charlie and their C&C 27. construction! people. Professionally, politically, socially we 2.Nathaniel Lloyd and Lara Lucentin and their The Board extends its thanks to all the members are very different. And yet our shared passions Valiant 32. who contributed their valuable input into this for boating and our club bring us together as a design. community. 3.Keith and Madeleine Aldridge and their Hunter 33. Congratulations to our members on a great, fun year. 4.Kim Rauch, her children Kai and Leah and their Cal 2-27. I am pleased to announce the following people have applied for Senior Membership at QCYC. 5.Nick Mather and his CS-30. 6.Lawrence and Sheila Reiber, their boys Zachary

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Rear Commodore Graham Dougall I would like to thank everyone for their help and support in making this year a success. The detailed report from Sailing Committee will be available at this year’s Annual General SouthSouth BalconyBalcony Meeting. The list of this year’s ProjectProject UpdateUpdate award winners will be posted on the club’s web site by Mary Partridge as of Monday, October 1st at: http://www.qcyc.ca/sailing/racing/racefiles/2007awards_list.pdf By the time you read this, the new south balcony rail- The results of this racing season are there as well. ing and stairs should be finished (or very nearly finished.) Some of the final “miscellaneous” tasks like The date & time of annual participants’ end-of- painting and patio stones, as well as moving the ice season meeting will be announced in the FLASH. machines and cleaning up the space underneath the This meeting will cover both the cruising and deck won’t likely be done until October. racing components of the Sailing Committees’ program for 2008. I would encourage everyone to It has taken longer elapsed time than anticipated to participate in order to provide your input. complete the main body of work. But there were no major issues and everyone seems happy with the Information about the 2008 season’s cruising and finished product. racing activities will be available on the Club’s web site, in The Clipper and on The FLASH. This project has been completed by a few members who contributed a huge amount of time and skills. Ron Mazza did the detailed design and drawings, and oversaw the negotiations with the railing supplier. A memorial to Mike Veenhuizen, as construction lead for the project, directed the leveling of the deck and installation of the LEN CANHAM railings and stairs, among other things. David Hall & spent days and days helping on many aspects of the work, from heavy hauling of the railing pieces to ALL PAST preparing the wood rails and treads to coordinating COMMODORES the work parties. And Fred Mayerhofer once again brought his amazing wood-working gift to the task, A Podium is being handcrafted preparing and installing all the wood treads and rail- by Fred Mayerhoffer with design input ings. from Doug Miller. In addition to those folks, we must also thank the This will be a stand alone podium. following for their help during the installation: Peter Donations for this endeavour Jones (who reversed the swing of the door from the can be made to Don Ferguson QCYC dining room), Peter Broecker, Pat Walton, Paul Horne, Office Manager or to Doug Miller. Gabe Rybor, Don Ferguson and Wayne Lilley. Please sign or leave your name Thanks all! with your donation. Thank you.

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Entertainment Susan Veenhuizen What a memorable on Friday, September 28th in the Great Hall. Come summer – perfect out and try your hand in a fun game of poker. Look weather and great for details in The Clipper, The Flash and on the sailing! There was a posters around the club. big turn out for pig The final big event of the season is the Last Chance roast on the Labour Cup and Awards Night and Banquet on Saturday Day Weekend. The September 29th. The Penny Sloski Band will enter- harbour was filled tain after the banquet. This will be an entertaining with boats, members evening that you won't want to miss. and visitors alike. There were so many, Potluck will be our last informal get together on some of them had to be rafted off. Saturday October 20th., the last weekend of haulout. PROPORTIONAL The raising of the “bouncy palm tree”, started off Bring along your favourite dish, enough to feed four, REPRESENTATION the corn,weinie roast on the Friday evening. It was and join in the party which starts at 5:30 p.m. It's a a big hit with the kids, and they bounced for hours, nice way to end off the season. Watch for more details MOVIE NIGHT until sunset, when the marshmallows came out. in “The Beat” or look for the posters at the club. SATURDAY, Later on, Brian Chung brought out his projector The 2007 season has been alot of fun and I've enjoyed OCTOBER 6 and showed a couple of movies on the side of the meeting many people and making new friends. Barbecue Potluck 6:30 club house wall. I think this could become one of Our yacht club with its unique location and history Movie starts 8pm Queen City's traditions. Thanks Brian for that is truly a special place. Finally, I would like to on the side of the QCYC wonderful addition to a fun evening. thank all of you who came out and made the events (in the Great Hall if weather doesn't permit). Saturday was another beautiful day. The bouncy so successful. Without your support it wouldn't So put on your longjohns and palm tree went up again and the kids had more fun have been possible. Our events help to define the see proportional representation in culture of the club. Old friendships are reinforced action! This may help you make with activities such as face painting, cookie deco- your decision on the referendum in and new ones made as we build memories together rating, and arts and crafts. Thank you to Michelle the upcoming Provincial Election! Veenhuizen and the Tielen girls for spending their that are everlasting. I believe that we can all work afternoon with the kids. together and be a part of something very special STEP 1 and continue to make Queen City the best club on A ballot before the movie The Penny Skolski Trio joined us in the late afternoon the lake and the place to be! will be presented with a ballot and entertained us throughout dinner and into the early where you choose your movie: evening. They provided a wonderful background to a (a) The Holy Grail delicious meal. Michael Fonfara, the keyboardist from (b) Airplane Downchild Band, flew in from Vancouver just to (c) The Conversation be able to accompany Penny at this event. (d) The Holy Grail (e) and lastly, The Holy Grail At dinner time, the volunteers were busy serving Rather be Sailing? over 500 meals. After dinner the party moved STEP 2 Then you will choose your genre: inside the Great Hall for the dance, with the music (a) Movies with quests including cutting down of Reckless Abandon. Everyone had a great time, trees with herrings either on the dance floor, or taking in the view of (b) Movies with the line "I go and blow my the city lights from the balcony. nose at you" in them (c) Medieval movies with men that dress like I would like to take this time to thank Klaus Noack, women that sing silly songs Doug Miller, Tom King and all of the many volun- When all votes are tallied teers who helped make this event a great success democracy shall be served with movie to follow! once again. Special thanks goes out to Laurence

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Fleet Every first voyage is a big voyage! Gary Hoeg The past year was a very busy time for all those involved in fleet operations. The winter began with a major overhaul of the Harold Robbins. The engine and transmission were both rebuilt and the hull was prepared and protected inside and out in order to ensure the boat would serve us for many more years into the future. At the beginning of the season additional work was done when members came together during our Work Party weekend to paint the entire vessel. Later on, more work was done by members who improved the electrical features of the boat while others cut the hatches into smaller sections to provide better access below deck, and a Webster Whit Whit Webster and kids taking their first voyage around the island in their C&C 25. They rounded the gusher pump was installed to meet D.O.T. regula- whole Island, then the wind died when entering the Western Gap - James motored them home. tions. Our work was not limited only to the Robbins. It extended to the AQII. The leak around the exhaust Large enough to STOCK what YOU hose flange was eventually rectified and the bilges NEED, yet SMALL enough to care! cleaned of debris from the fire. The injectors were Nontoxic Antifreeze, Fogging Oil, No Damp refurbished and the transmission was rebuilt. Other Cleaners, Tarps, Ice Eaters, & More! work centred on an endless stream of smaller repairs which occurred throughout the summer. The Open Oct Haul Out Sundays 10 - 4 impeller, thermostat, water pump, throttle cable, For more info click: www.thestoremasons.com charger, and starter motor were among some of the "THESTORE" Mason's Chandlery Ltd items which required attention to keep the boat 1 Port St. E., Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 4N1 in PCHM running during the season. In addition to these Phone (905) 278-7005 toll free 1-800-263-1506 repairs, we were kept busy maintaining the vessel by providing regular oil and filter changes as stipulated Checkout www.BoatersLiveAuction.com in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. The amount of work required to meet the demands of the schedule would not have been possible without the help of a number of key individuals. To mention LAST CHANCE CUP everyone again by name is unnecessary because we all know who contributed from cleaning and painting & AWARDS BANQUET to helping with the various rebuilds. Thanks to the w/Dancing efforts of these individuals the tender was kept running and, while it may have been out of service for It’s the last BIG social event of the season!* a time, it was quickly repaired and like the Eveready Saturday, September 29 Bunny just kept going! Ticket and event info to follow via email and postering. Despite the challenges, it was a pleasure to serve as *except for haulout, work parties, potluck, maybe some pub get togethers, Christmas tree your Fleet Captain. decorating, the AGM, ok, so it’s not the last big event, but it’s still lots of fun!

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Moorings House Rick Hardy Pat Whetung

As I write this report, How to best serve, dar year. After the elections at the AGM, the new we have just finished preserve and protect board will have the opportunity to review and set a towing the AQII dock our club as custodians new budget. down the lagoon and for a moment in time. I’ve got more to report on funds set aside for the have hauled it up on This is how I’ve been future but I’ve been very late in submitting this to the railway car. viewing the role as a the Communications Chair so must end this now. Tomorrow morning board member for a My last plea is for prompt payment of your fall bill (September 24th. 2007) number of years. we will be sandblasting to ‘best serve, preserve and protect our club….” the pontoons and steel You may suspect that cross-members prior to as treasurer, the the painting. Needless bottom line has influ- to say, we expect there will be some very upset zebra enced my decision process while voting on Winter: A Time mussels. We will also be examining the pontoons for motions. Everyone has their own financial back- any weak spots in the steel and will repair any neces- ground and personal style so we aren’t surprised for Learning sary areas. when opinions differ radically on ‘important’ by Graham Doughall actions. My style has always included planning for The sandblasting and painting are in preparation for the future. While enjoying financial health, I feel The winter is great time to take sailing and the intended movement of the AQII dock to the we must always plan for the next stage in the boating courses, seminars and presentations. south side of the Clubhouse. By moving the AQII Unfortunately, with the clubhouse closed in and dock back to its old location on the south side, financial cycle. The cycle is inevitable. the off season, we are unable to host such the boat will be in the lee of the Clubhouse vs. its In the past 10 months, your directors have consis- events during this period. However, many of current more exposed position on the east side of the tently performed above expectations and in most the other local yacht clubs have such Club. cases have exceeded their revenue targets. At the sessions after the New Year and QCYC same time, expenditures have been controlled. As mentioned previously, the Moorings members are always welcome. I recommend Our monthly year to date reports show that the Questionnaire has given us a firm direction as to the you check their web sites, some of which are expenses were consistently lower than last year. wishes of the Membership. The vast majority of the listed below: responses indicated a preference to maintain the Thanks to a hard-working board and membership, overall layout of the lagoon, with dock expansion this has made every treasurer’s dream some true. NYC www.thenyc.com ABYC www.abyc.on.ca limited at this point, to the north end of the Green Membership Chair, Jacqui Cook, insists that exist- Section and in front of the Clubhouse. ing members are the major influence on whether Other organizations holding courses include: A Moorings Meeting will be held in the Great Hall at or not we continue to attract new members. I total- Canadian Power & Sail Squadron 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 21st. 2007 (the last day of ly agree with her but at the same time, I feel she www.cps-ecp.ca haulout) to ratify the 5 Year Lagoon Plan. This Plan deserves special credit. The financial health of the Humber College www.humber.ca will adhere to the wishes of the Membership as club depends on healthy membership numbers obtained from the Questionnaire. A copy of the 5 and happy members. To that end, we need to The winter is also a good time to take a Year Lagoon Plan will be made available a minimum acknowledge that all the departments. CPR & First Aid course in preparation for of 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting. Entertainment, Racing and Cruising, Learn to the next season. Organizations in the Toronto area that offer these courses in the The end of the season is rapidly approaching and it Sail, Grounds, Marine Yard, House, Fleet, has been a very interesting first year for me as the Communications, Moorings and the strength of evening and week-ends include: Moorings Chair. I would like to thank everyone for Planning is essential for financial stability and St. John Ambulance www.sja.ca all the help and assistance that has been provided satisfied members. Canadian Red Course www.redcross.ca over the last year and I wish everyone a safe and We have booked the auditor for the financial year- If you have comments, suggestions or non-eventful haulout. end exercise. The records will be submitted and questions, I can be contacted as follows: See you in the yard. your audited statement will be distributed with the Phone 416-233-2277 Notice of the Annual General Meeting. This year, Email [email protected] for a change, this board will be setting the 2008 Graham Dougall, Rear Commodore budget in the fall instead of early in the new calen-

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Fri Sept 28 Texas Holdem Poker Night Sat Sep 29 Last Chance Cup/Awards Banquet/Dancing Picture of the Month Sun Sep 30 Star Informal Race Sun Sep 30 AHMEN 6 (QCYC) Mon Oct 01 Late Fall Tender Schedule Sat Oct 06 LORC Boswell (RCYC) Sat Oct 06 Movie Night. The Holy Grail, subject to ballot. Mon Oct 08 Statutory Holiday Sat Oct 13 Haul-out/Daily flag raising stops Sun Oct 14 Haul-out Thu Oct 18 Board Meeting Sat Oct 20 Haul-out /Pot Luck Sun Oct 21 Haul-out And/or Work Party Mon Oct 22 Snow Bird Tender Schedule Thu Nov 15 Board Meeting Fri Dec 07 Annual General Meeting Grannies with a Heart!

Whit Webster wins the Picture of the Month! Collect your pitcher of beer from Graham Dougall.

Fall Tender Schedule. Oct. 1 - 28 Departure times shown are from city side at the foot of York Street Deduct 15 minutes for Departure time from Club House Last-minute changes will be posted on the Flash, time permitting. Check with the club office at 416.203.0929.

Sandra Wood Sandra Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Haulout 7:15 Mary Partridge and Pam Mazza preparing for a meeting of AM 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of 8:45 The Stephen Lewis Foundation which helps to ease the pain of 9:15 9:15 9:15 10:15† 10:15† 10:15† 10:15† 10:15† 10:15† 10:15† 10:15† HIV/AIDS in Africa at the grassroots level. 11:15 11:15 11:15 PM 12:15† 12:15† 12:15† 12:15† 12:15† 12:15 12:15 12:15 1:15 1:15 1:15 2:15† 2:15† 2:15† 2:15† 2:15† 2:15† 2:15† 2:15† Restaurant and Bar Hours 3:15† 3:15† 3:15† 4:15† 4:15† 4:15† 4:15† 4:15† 4:15 4:15 4:15 OCTOBER 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 Restaurant Bar 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 Fri, 5 5 pm - 9 pm 3 pm - 10 pm 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15* Sat, 6 9 am - 9 pm 12 am - 9 pm 9:15 9:15 9:15 9:15 Sun, 7 9 pm - 9 pm 12 am - 9 pm 10:15** 10:15 10:15** 10:15 Mon, 8 9 am - 9 pm 12 am - 9 pm * Last run on haulout Sun. evenings, Thanksgiving Day same as Sun. ** No run on October 26 or October 28 Fri, 12 5 pm - 9 pm 5 pm - 9 pm † = Robbins in service. Sat, 13 11 am - 9pm 12 am - 9 pm Cash Fare return trip $ 6.00 available from the tender captain. No one way fares. Sun, 14 11 am - 9pm 12 am - 9 pm 10 Tickets - $ 50.00 available in the office. Members: Please present your Membership Card Fri, 19 5 pm - 9 pm 5 pm - 9 pm Sat, 20 11 am - 4pm 12 am - 10 pm Sun, 21 11 am - 4pm 12 am - 4 pm Note: no breakfast on haulout weekends.