April, 2011 The Log www.rochesteryc.com It’s a Wonderful Weekend for the family April 8th, 9th, and 10th!

Game Night with Supervised Play Friday, April 8th Relax & Enjoy Your Dinner There will be Supervised play with Video and Board Games Galore!

Children’s Theater Presents: “If you Give a Mouse a Cookie” Saturday, April 9th

Dinner 5:00 pm Adult Buffet: $19.95 Kids 4-12 $7.95

Show Begins 6:00pm

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Rochester Yacht Club Commodore’s Message Dear Fellow Members, The ice in the basin has melted, the high school sailing program has started and the geese are on the lawn again. So it is official now - Spring has arrived! I want to thank Renee and Charlie Brown for their wonderful presentation detailing their two-summer cruising adventures on Rhapsody in the upper Great Lakes. Everyone that I talked with enjoyed their presentation and learned something useful about cruising. I’m looking forward to their next adventure – vicariously of course! Who says that Rochester Yacht Club sailors only have a 3 month sailing season? I am pleased to see so many of our members participating in events in far away places. Key West Race Week - PHRF 2 (7 Boats) - 2 - Jack Cavalier, Etchells Jaguar Cup Series (53 Boats - 4 Regattas) -3 rd Overall - Flipper Wehrheim , J/24 Midwinter Championship (27 Boats) - 9 - Flipper Wehrheim; 16 - Travis Odenbach J/22 Mid-Winter Championship (33 Boats) - 5 - Travis Odenbach; Jim Barnash St. Pete NOOD Regatta - J/24 (20 Boats)- 2 - Mike Ingham; 3 - Travis Odenbach Thistle Mid-Winters East (46 Boats) - 4 - Mike Ingham, Cayman Island Invitational – J/22 (12 Boats) - 5 - Marc Fischer, St Barths Bucket Regatta (40 Super Yachts) - Hank & Mary Stuart, Texas Team Race Shoot Out (3x3) - Sonar - Gunnar Richardson, Eric Snavely, Eric Voss, Caribbean Cruise Charter – Gardner’s, Bryant’s & Lai’s – (knowing them - they will be racing), Charleston Race Week - Travis Odenbach, Sarah Enright, Mike Ingham & Peter Cucci Other RYC members crewing and making their skippers look smart include Bill Farmer, Jack Odenbach, Jon Faudree, Bob Bryant, Jeff Sullivan, Skylar Munger, Scott Napier, Karen Sladden, Tim Sladden, Liz Bower, Mark Lawless, Donna Faust, Curtis Gilbert, and Noah Doolittle.Thanks to all for representing Rochester Yacht Club and helping to elevate our Club’s stature all round the sailing world! It is always risky to name people, so I offer my apology to anyone that I’ve missed. The Racing Fleet meeting is planned for Wednesday April 27, so mark your calendar and please plan to attend. Several initiatives have been considered and will be discussed. Here at RYC, John Odenbach has been promoting and lobbying for RYC to shift to IRC racing. With the IRC North American Championships in Toronto this summer, an opportunity for greater RYC member participation has developed. Tarry Polidor has offered to help our members get IRC measured, and he is waiving the measurer’s fee to help get this started. We are continuing to offer the Racing Crew Membership – without any changes to the program. $200.00 Fee – grants privileges on scheduled race nights from May until Cups ‘N Flags. Please encourage your crew to participate – not only is it the right thing to do - but they can splurge and buy their favorite skipper (that’s you) a drink and dinner after racing. For our less serious racers, we are planning to give boats an “RYC-JAM” rating (Jib and Main), and include all RYC sail boats on our Friday Night “Fish Fry Race” roster to encourage participation. We believe that it has become overly difficult to participate in what are supposed to be “fun” activities. On the Collegiate Racing Circuit, I can report that RYC is represented by many graduates of our Youth and High School sailing programs. Did you know that we are currently represented by Killian Corbishley at The US Naval Academy, Merrit Moran at Georgetown U., Julia Gardner at George Washington U., Graham Gardner at Fordham U., Sam Ingham at The US Coast Guard Academy, Roy Ingham at RIT, and Ainsley Thomson at St. Mary’s College, Kira Munger at Christopher Newport U., Julia Weisner at Old Dominion U., Olivia Graham at Bentley College, Serena Lofftus at Boston College, Alden Sonnenfeld at Cornell U. and Matt Guenther sailing at Stevens Institute? I am hopeful that all these bright young adults will find their way back to sail with us at RYC in the future. Our membership activity cycle is now entering our busy season. So please remember to contact Betsy Lawless if someone that you know expresses interest in joining our Club. Our membership committee really appreciates your help and support through the membership process. Susie and I hope to see you at the Club soon. Fair winds, Keith Burhans, Commodore 3

Rochester Yacht Club RYC Board of Directors Meeting RYC Board of Directors March 17, 2011 Meeting Highlights Commodore Keith Burhans called the meeting to order at 1918. Treasurer John Miraglia reported that February was a good month for the club. Revenue exceeded the budget forecast by a small margin of $269. Food and Beverage margins were running slightly behind budget, however spring and summer are just around the corner and should give the house a boost. Winter repairs to club-owned boats contributed to most of the negative expense variance of $5105 for the month, but still leaving the club with a $9000 positive variance for the year-to-date. Club Manager Mary Smith reported that we have a new staff member, James Hennessey, at the bar and two interns start in May. The Burgee Bar will be ready to open in April. Recent events included the popular Southern Rendezvous and a program with a physical therapist about avoiding sports injuries. Summer sailing youth programs signup is currently being taken on-line. Sunday’s waffle and omelet stations continue. Frost biters are finally sailing. Friday April 1st is the next happy hour, with beer tasting and Empire liquor tasting with William Hill wine. April 6 continues winter Wednesdays. Joni Hardy will talk on organizing. April 8-10 is kids weekend with supervised activities for younger children and upstairs games for older kids. Saturday night will feature children’s theater and will finish by 7PM to accommodate the little ones. Sunday will be pasta, bingo, and orientation to summer sail programs. Wear you summer clothes. April 13 Hank Stuart and Laurent Esquier will host an America’s Cup discussion. April 16 is Prime Rib night and on the 19th the club will open for lunch for the season. April 23rd brings Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and an Egg Hunt. Last year there were 1000 eggs to be found. Be sure to make reservations for the Easter Brunch on April 24th. Racing season gets underway with racing fleet skippers meeting onApril 27. It is, also, April “Ladies Night Out”. April 29th will be a return of the popular wine dinner, a “Tour of France” with Chris Fox. Don’t miss it. Skip Shumway promised a beautiful weekend on April 30th for the annual “Fools Regatta”! Tim Sladden reported on team racing. It’s much different than regular racing and great fun, even for the inexperienced. Racers will be on the water for the next ~5 Saturdays and there are several future events where RYC teams will compete. Tim also reported some suggestions from a group of committee chairs on their vision for the future of sail racing at the club. A strong sailing program contributes much value to RYC and there are many ways that we can support the strength of our sail instruction and racing programs. Membership Committee Director Betsy Lawless welcomed new member Todd Howe. Prospective members Peter Rivoli and Sophie Esquier are ready to post. Currently we have 337 total resident members, 2 higher than February. Jon Faudree reported that the Centrals Regatta will be in Cazenovia July 9-10. RYC will have at least one 420 competing in North Americans in Buffalo. HS sailing starts Monday. Thank you to Bud Webb and Miles Bliss for all their hard work. Boats look awesome. Docks are in, thank you to Skip Shumway and Steve Wilde. The HS program has gained around 15 new racers. Betsy Lawless did a great job getting on-line registration up and running. The staff has been hired and scheduling done. Natalie Steo reported that in April RJYC members are helping the Women’s Association with Easter events and they also have boat washes planned as a fundraiser.

Hank Stuart reported for the Rolex and Hospice regattas. Plans are coming together for both events. RYC will also host the 2012 LYRA Stoltz Cup that is the selection race for the Richardson Cup Linda Gardner reported for the Women’s Racing Association. The association is recruiting “old” and new women to participate. May 5th they will rig boats and start racing on May 12. Bud Webb says spring is wonderful! The floating docks are in.The 420s are launched and on the dock. A security upgrade included clubhouse critical systems and a boiler sensor. It has already proved its worth when the boiler malfunctioned and the alarm saved the day! Pool supplies are being ordered. The sail dock in the east basin has been improved. Commodore Burhans reiterated our thanks to Bud Webb and Miles Bliss for their work on the 420s.

The discussion on the proposed purchase of the small parcel of property near our entrance was reopened. After hearing appraisal details and contract options available to the club, it was decided that the club would authorize counsel, John D’Aurizio to pursue and negotiate a purchase and sale agreement with the City of Rochester for the land. Meeting adjourned by Commodore Burhans at 2050 hours. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Evans Recording Secretary 4

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To RYC Offshore Fleet:

The fleet captains are meeting this winter to plan for the upcoming season. We will be doing everything possible to get more boats out racing!

RYC club racing events have been posted on-line in the RYC calendar. The Memorial Day race is scheduled for the Monday holiday. Offshore racing will be held on Wednesday nights with both spinnaker and JAM (jib and main) divisions, Friday JAM races and monthly Sunday Pursuit Races. These were a lot of fun last year - so come out and give one a try.

For those boats that have not been racing - we encourage you to come out and join the fun. We will be making it easier than ever with “instant” registration and ratings. Just show up and we’ll take care of the rest. All that we ask is that you let the Race Committee know when you come out to race. Need crew or someone with racing experience to provide some advice? No problem - just let us know and we will give you a hand.

Based on interest expressed by a number of Division 1 boats, they will be racing under the IRC measurement rule this season. Contact John Odenbach or Tarry Polidor if you would like to race Div 1 and get measured or be assigned a temporary rating for this season. Tarry is graciously offering his time to complete the measurement process - so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

We will be looking to form the other divisions, so please let your fleet captain or me know of your preferred fleet (IRC or PHRF) and which events you plan to participate in. Also, please let us know if you have any ideas on how to further improve the racing program.

Thank you, Eric Voss Racing Fleet Captain

REGISTRATION FORMS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SUMMARY March 17, 2011 NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE Resident 337 Associate 15 Non Resident 109 Ancient Mariner 51 Student 8 Surviving Spouse 23 Click on the following: Privileges 29 political 4

Total Active Membership 576 Youth Summer Sailing Leave of Absence 33 Military Leave 0 earn to wim RYC L S Total Inactive Membership 33 5

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RYC ‘S 7TH ANNUAL SOUTH RENDEZVOUS A reunion of Club Friends at Captiva Island Yacht Club

RYC Summer 2011 Club Cruise through Bay of Quinte

Participate in the RYC Cruise Planning! Friday, April 8 @ 6:00 pm in the Trophy Room to hear more about the cruise Friday, May 20 @ 6:00 pm – Club Cruise Meeting and US Customs and Rules & Regulations with Charles Giunta, US Customs and Border Patrol

Cruise Schedule Thursday, June 30 Commodore’s Kick-off Party at RYC Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4 Cobourg Tuesday, July 5 Belleville Wednesday, July 6 Picton (or anchor in Haybay) Thursday and Friday, July 7 and 8 Kingston 6

Rochester Yacht Club 2011 Road to Rolex Clinic May 27-29, 2011 The purpose of the Road to Rolex Clinic is to: Prepare women sailors for US SAILING’s Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship (RIWKC), scheduled for August 27 to September 9, 2011 at RYC. Serve as an opportunity for all women sailors to improve their sailing skills, get more comfortable in the boat, and develop a sense of teamwork. Sailors of any ability are encouraged to participate. Registration is due to RYC by May 1st 2011. See the RYC website (www.rochesteryc.com) to access registration forms. Women Skippers Invitational Regatta - Saturday, July 16. Registration opens May 1 - http://www.myyc.org/site/wsi The Women Skipper’s Invitational is celebrating its 11th Year Anniversary. We welcome you to participate in this growing event. The $25 registration fee includes admission for skipper and crew, picnic & award. Although we encourage an all woman crew, it is not required. However, there must be a woman at the helm! This event benefits Alternatives for Battered Women (ABW). The Regatta: 3-Races with classes for Spinnaker and Genoa Only.

Join us on Friday evening for a community sail, followed by an informal gathering. Saturday features a fun- filled day of racing, an awards picnic with live entertainment, Great Music, Great Food, and a Great Regatta! Wednesdays in April - A Series of Educational Topics Continue. . .

America’s Cup Discussion with Hank Stuart & Laurent Esquier Wednesday, April 13th @ 7:30pm Special Guest John Craig, PRO of the 34TH America’s Cup Challenge A buffet will be available throughout the presentation

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2011 Men’s Intermediate Round-Robin Tennis Doubles 2011 Informal Co-Ed Pickleball Newcomers are Welcome! Beginners are Welcome! Beginning May 10th, Starting May 12th. this informal group will play Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday afternoons 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Contact Bob Kwit (#338-1432) for further information. Rochester Yacht Club Women’s Racing Association 2011 Season

The purpose of Women’s Racing Association: To create a supportive environment for women to learn to race or refine their racing skills.

The Program: 1. Rent an Ideal 18 or use your own 2. Sign up as a skipper, crew or both 3. WRA member boats will start with the Ideal 18 fleet 4. A volunteer chase/coach boat will be provided on Thursdays 5. Chalk talks at the RYC Burgee Bar after Thursday races

WRA Ideal 18 Rental Program:

Costs: o RYC Members: $350 per person o Non-Members: $525 per person Access: Thursdays: Five club boats are dry sailed and are reserved for WRA members each Thursday.

Saturdays/Regattas/any other time: • Boats are reserved on a first come/first serve basis. • Boats may also be taken out for practice time.

Registration Deadline: Return completed registration forms (see RYC website) by May 5, 2009.

See the Women’s Racing Association page on the RYC website.

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APRIL 15TH, LAST DAY FOR EXCLUSIVITY FOR MEMBERS! SHAW FESTIVAL 2011 RYCWA TRIP TO NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

MY FAIR LADY: FESTIVAL THEATRE 2 PM MATINEE Based on “PYGMALION” by Bernard Shaw Musical: Eliza Doolittle comes home. Timeless story, a girl from the gutter, has chance to prove she is a Fair Lady. Glorious words, music and joy are celebrated in an innovative and fresh production! COSTS: TRANSPORTATION & THEATRE $109 (taxes included) OR TRANSPORTATION, THEATRE, GOURMET LUNCHEON PKG. PRICE: $137 (includes all taxes & gratuities) GOURMET LUNCHEON: Prince of Wales Hotel (details in upcoming log) The Trip: The bus leaves RYC at 7:30 am and returns about 7:30 pm. Enroute, enjoy coffee and kuchen and on the return home, relax with cheese, crackers, wine and soft drinks. RESERVATION POLICY FOR 2011 Call MARYANN HAAS 342-3659, or e-mail [email protected]. Contact her to reserve your place, Once Maryann has verified your reservation, please confirm it by sending your CHECK with payment in full, made out to MARYANN HAAS, and mail to her @ 254 OAKRIDGE DR., ROCHESTER, NY, 14617. Members are given preference until Friday, April 15 and may sign up a guest (or guests) for the waiting list. If any seats are still available on April 15, members will be notified if their guests can be included. CANCELLATION POLICY: NO REFUNDS AFTER FRIDAY, JULY 8H, UNLESS WE SELL YOUR SEAT. 9

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Hop down to the Club! Wednesday, April 27 It’s LADIES NIGHT OUT! RYCWA’s is hosting BREAKFAST WITH THE Come solo or bring your friends! EASTER BUNNY Enjoy dining in the company & EASTER EGG HUNT of the ladies at RYC! Saturday, April 23 10:00 am Breakfast, Easter Crafts & Visiting with the Easter Bunny Coming in May • LADIES LUNCH BUNCH Adults $10.95 Kids $5.95 Friday, May 20 at 12:00 pm • RYCWA’S Planting Day 3 & Under Free Monday, May 23rd @ 10:00 am • RYCWA’S PAST PRESIDENT’S LUNCH Wednesday, May 25th @ 12:00

JEWELRY MAKING with Barbara DeYoung CONTINUES. . Sunday, April 17th @ 12:00 Noon!

RYCWA’S Annual Reservations requested by Saturday April 30th FASHION SHOW A Dinner fit for a Princess! “Royalty in Rhinestones” Starting with Warm Rolls & An Evening Inspired by: a delectable Salad Choice of Entree: Latest Fashions Dijon & Herb Encrusted Pork Tenderloin Thursday, May 5th, Shrimp Stir Fry Cocktails 5:30 pm Dessert Dinner 6:30 pm Selection of Petit Fours Show begins 7:00 pm & Mini Cheesecakes $24.00/person 10

Rochester Yacht Club Join Us at the Club for a Delicious Prime Rib Special Bring Family & Friends Saturday, April 16th Make your reservations today! Call 342 5511 Ext. #10 Linda You are cordially invited to

RYC’s Annual Commodore’s Ball Saturday, May 14th, 2011 Menu Colossal Blue Claw Crab Cocktail With a Mustard Gin Dressing Medley of Spring Lettuces With Slivered Almond, Spring Asparagus, Mandarin Oranges & New York State Goat’s Cheese with a Creamy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Intermezzo of Blood-Orange Sorbet Pan-Roasted Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Topped with Scampi Poached Baby Lobster Tail Served on a Tarragon Spring Mushroom Sauce Stuffed Baked Potatoes & an Array of Baby Vegetables Chocolate Terrine Bittersweet Belguim Chocolate Terrine of Pistachio Nuts plus Myers Dark Rum, with a center of White Chocolate & Bing Cherries placed on a pool of Sauce Anglaise 11

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Easter Sunday Brunch Tour of France Sunday, April 24 Wine Dinner 10:00 am - 2:00 pm FRIDAY, APRIL 29th Wine Pairing with Chris Fox Special Dinner Prepared by Treat your family & friends to a Chef George Cocktails 6:30 Spectacular Dinner 7:00 pm spring Brunch assorted Pastries, Easter Bread, scrumptious breakfast & dinner selections!

COMING IN MAY! Happy Hour Friday, May 6th Commodore’s Ball Saturday, May 14th Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 7th Pool Opens Saturday, May 28th Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 8th Memorial Day Picnic Monday, May 30th

SAVE THE DATES IN JUNE Father’s Day Breakfast, Breakfast on the Deck, Sunday, June 19th Sunday, June 26th Harborfest Fireworks, Commodore’s Cocktail Saturday, June 25th Party Club Cruise, Basin Sleepover, Friday, June 30th Saturday, June 25th 12

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RYC Members We need your help! As you may have heard, Gift Certificates The First Annual ROC THE BOAT Boating related items Fundraising Gala is scheduled for Sunday, Themed Gift Bsskets May 29. This event, sponsored by the Trips/vacation Packages Rochester Community Boating Foundation, Time Share will raise funds to replace the aging boats in Professional Photo Shoot the 420 fleet. Services such as massage, manicure, etc. During the GALA, a silent auction will The list of possibilities is endless! Use your be held. We are seeking quality items to imagination. auction during the event. Contact: Natalie Steo Linda Gardner @ Items may include, but are not limited to: [email protected] [email protected] 13

Rochester Yacht Club A Message from the Club Manager Dear Members,

I recently returned from the Club Managers Association’s National Conference held in Orlando FL. The Conference is a great way to acquire tools and data-driven resources that we can implement in our own Club. There were over 70 educational sessions offered that discussed today’s top issues which include downsizing, rising health care costs, compliance, talent management and more. I chose to focus on member value and member retention, which ties into a topic that our Club is also focusing on this year and is part of our long-range plan. While I was in Florida, I had the opportunity to enjoy the Southern Rendezvous and the company of those whom attended. I also enjoyed the warm sunny weather that Florida has to offer this time of year. Going to Captiva Island Yacht Club for lunch by boat was a very special treat and having Brunch with RYC members at Isles Yacht Club the following day was a great way to end my vacation. Thank you to all rendezvous-ers for a wonderful visit.

Family centered vs. Family Friendly is a topic of discussion that peaked my interest. This really hits home as it is a key component in our Long Range Plan. In the past few years, clubs have realized, including our Club, that we need to be more than just Family Friendly, we need to be Family Centered. Being family friendly is no longer enough; and the terminology suggests that the Club tolerates kids, being Family Centered means that we engage our members in multigenerational events. Family Centered defined as; hosting a number of events that will happen simultaneously and will engage Grandma Grandpa along with Mom and Dad, Kids and Grandkids. Boating has a great advantage because it is a family sport, fun for all ages and you never out grow it. In addition to boating, RYC Members can enjoy the family events the Women’s Association hosts such as Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and the Kids Holiday Party. RYC’s Entertainment Committee hosts Harborfest, the Up the River Cruise and our Traditional Memorial Day. All of these events engage multi generations and are focused on having something for everyone. We continue to schedule family events at least once a month while looking for new ideas to engage Members of all ages.

All in all, we focus on providing our Members with as many opportunities as possible to enjoy the Club and all that it has to offer. Each event gives our Members one more memorable experience and an opportunity to spend time with one another as an intricate part of the extended RYC family.

Our upcoming Events for April are:

April 1 – Happy Hour, featuring Great Lakes Beers and William Hill wines April 6 – Room to Breathe with Joani Hardy, 12 Simple Steps to Organize Your Life April 8 – Game Night with supervised play in the Children’s room for Kids of All Ages April 9 – Children’s Theater Presents “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” April 10 – Family Pasta Dinner and BINGO, Orientation to Summer Swimming and Sailing Programs April 13 – America’s Cup Discussion w/ Hank Stuart and Laurent Esquire April 16 – Prime Rib Night April 21 – April Board Meeting, all Members welcome April 23 – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny April 24 – Easter Brunch, Chef George’s Spectacular Array Of Easter Favorites April 27 – Skipper’s Meeting with Fleet Captain Eric Voss April 27 – Ladies Night Out, All Ladies Welcome to Have a Cocktail and Join the Ladies Dinner Table April 29 – Wine Dinner, A Tour of France April 30 – Fool’s Regatta, Ideal 18’s 14

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On Sunday, March 20th I attended a WOW (Women who have inflatable PFD’s with an automatic inflator (automatic On the Water) seminar in Mississauga, Ontario. I was 1 of 25 inflator causes the PFD to inflate the instant it is immersed in women to attend this particular seminar and if there was an water) should store their life jackets in a dry place in the off award for who traveled the farthest, well I won it. The range season to avoid the accidental inflation of the PFD. Also, the of experience in the room went from me who has very minimal salt tablet that detects the water should be changed once a year experience to women who have been power boating and sailing to avoid the dissolving of the tablet over time. for years; some even had racing experience. Our teacher was The most exciting part of the seminar was a surprise visit Lori Mason, founder of Women On the Water and owner of by Diane Reid of One Girl’s Ocean Challenge. Ms. Reid runs “The Store” Mason’s Chandlery Ltd., located in the Port Credit her own business doing marine application upholstery while Harbour Marina. WOW is a program designed to get women apprenticing a small craft marine surveyor completing repairs more comfortable on the water. and installations on any boat one could imagine. Here is a look As a current non-boater, I learned 9 things that I would her track record: need to know in an emergency: • 1st in Division Bermuda Ocean Race – double handed 1. Starting and stopping the engine 2010 2. Putting the boat in forward, neutral, and reverse • Fastest Mini – 2010 Lake Ontario 300 3. How to drop an anchor • 15 years of national and international competition 4. Sailors need to be able to take the sails down • 3 World Championship campaigns 5. Calling for help on the VHF • 2008 and 2009 Lake Ontario single handed champ 6. Reading the chart plotter to get your position and • 15 years of provincial dinghy racing know where the MOB button is for • 3000 miles of award winning, single man over board handed racing 7. Getting someone back on board 8. When and how to shoot a flare Listening to Ms. Reid speak about her 9. Where the fire extinguishers, PFD’s past adventures and what she is working and safety kits towards was so amazing. Her next big race are that she is working towards is the 2013 Mini Transat Race from France to Brazil; Some of these seem pretty basic, a total of 4400 Nautical Miles… single but you’d be surprised how many women handed! She recently completed the one questioned the use of flares, types of of the two qualifiers in the Bahamas which flares, storage devices for them and consisted of a 1000 Nautical Passage in disposal of them. This class taught me a Mini 650 open class sailboat. In the that there are 4 types of flares: Type A-Parachute, Type B-Multi- summer of 2012, she will compete in the France Mini Racing Star, Type C-Hand-held, and Type D-Smoke (buoyant or hand- Circuit which consists of 1000 nautical mile qualifying races. held). I got to hold each type of flare, learn when and how to use To learn more about Ms. Reid and her adventures visit http:// each type, and to what distances each flare can be seen. www.onegirlsoceanchallenge.com. As for PFD’s, I hadn’t realized that there was a My biggest challenge at the seminar, was knot tying. I difference between a PFD and a Life Jacket! I have come to can tie my shoes, and accidentally create a knot any time you the conclusion that I’d like to be stylish on the water so I will ask or don’t ask me too… but this time I needed some one on go with a PFD rather than a standard orange, red or yellow life one instruction. (See the photo) jacket. We were able to compare PFD’s to Life Jackets and This was a great program to get me started, and I came learn the differences in foams, materials and fits. I also learned home with quite the goodie bag! Ladies let me know what about inflatable PFD’s, in fact I was asked to model one! With you think about a program like this at RYC … I have plenty to this demonstration I learned that you should blow them up share from this seminar and I’m sure we could find some more manually and leave them overnight to make sure that there are experienced sailors who would jump on board! no holes. Those

Rochester Yacht Club Events Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 Waffle & Club Closed Bridge RYCWA’s Mtg HAPPY HOUR! Team Racing Omelet Professional 9 Station Organizer & 8 Family Night 9:00 - 1:00 Clutter Coach Game Night Children’s Theater Joani Hardy With Supervised H.S. Sailing RJYC Mtg April 7:30 pm Play Regatta @ RYC Club Cruise Mtg 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Waffle & Club Closed Bridge Membership Prime Rib Omelet Committee Mtg Special Night Station America’s Cup 9:00 - 1:00 Discussion with Family Pasta & Hank Stuart & Bingo with Laurent Esquier Orientation 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Waffle & Club Closed TUESDAY Bridge RYC Board Mtg RYCWA’s Omelet LUNCHES OPEN House & Ent. Breakfast with Station FOR THE Committee Mtg the Easter Bunny 9:00 - 1:00 SEASON! Jewelry Making @ 12:00 Finance Committee Mtg 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 EASTER Club Closed Bridge RYCWA’s Mtg Tour of France Ideal 18 BRUNCH LADIES NIGHT WINE DINNER Fool’s Regatta OUT! with Chris Fox Racing Fleet Skipper’s Mtg

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Waffle & Club Closed Bridge RYCWA’s HAPPY HOUR! Kentucky Derby Omelet FASHION Party! 9:00 - 1:00 SHOW Ideal 18 Fool’s Regatta May RJYC Mtg

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mother’s Day Club Closed Red Cross Bridge Membership COMMODORE’S Brunch Cast for Caring House & Ent. Comm. Mtg BALL Comm. Mtg Tennis Offshore Practice Ideal Spring Race Ideal 18 Race Women’s Racing Spring Race

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Waffle & Club Closed Finance Bridge RYC Board Ladies Lunch Ideal 18 Omelet Committee Mtg Mtg Bunch Spring Race Station Offshore 9:00 - 1:00 One Design Spring Race Ideal 18 Club Cruise Mtg H.S. Sailing Spring Race Spring Race Banquet 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Waffle & Club Closed One Design Bridge Ideal 18 Past Ideal 18 Memorial Omelet Spring Race Spring Race Commodores Day Regatta Station RYCWA’s Offshore Spring Council Lunch 9:00 - 1:00 Planting Day Race The Road to Rolex POOL OPENS RYCWA’s Past J-A-M Spring Race President Lunch The Road to Rolex 29 30 31 Ideal 18 Memorial Ideal 18 Memorial Spring 4 Day Regatta Day Regatta The Road to Rolex MEMORIAL DAY ROCHESTER PICNIC COMMUNITY BOATING GALA