Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 13Th

Memorial Day Weekend Events 96th Memorial Regatta to be held on Saturday, May 26th

In Memory of Com. Doug Baker Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 13thth on the Second Floor 11:30 am to 3:00 pm

Delicious Food and a Spectacular Sweets Table!

Adults $25.95++

Children $13.95++ 7-12 yrs.

Children $ 7.95++ 4-6 yrs. Jackets required for gentlemen. No denim Join us for the traditional Please make brunch reservations at the Memorial Day Ceremony thth Reception Counter (313) 824-1200 Monday, May 28 Tea & Crumpets at 10:00 am Grill Rest aurant opens at 3:00 pm Memorial Day Services at 11:00 am featuring a special Mother s Day Special Dinner Followed by Blessing of the Fleet Please make your reservations early with the Grill early ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR (313) 824-1200, ext. 234 FAMILIES ARE INVITED

THE DETROIT CLASSIC BOAT REGATTA Saturday, June 16, 2012 The DYC is proud to host the Inaugural Detroit Classic Boat Regatta. This regatta serves as a celebration of the truly remarkable history of yacht racing in the Detroit area dating back to the 1800’s.

This regatta is open to any wood boat, any pre-1970 boat, and any boat with a design whose intent is to evoke the look of a classic yacht.

This event takes place the day before the DYC Father’s Day Boat show, which should make for an exciting weekend to marvel at some truly historic boats at our club.

All DYC members are welcome to come to the awards party near the Flying Scot shed after the race Saturday afternoon. more info at: www.detroitclassicboat.com 2 FROM THE COMMODORE COM. BRYAN BARLOW GOLD CUP MEMBERSHIP GOALS The Gold Cup Hydroplane Race Fundraiser, held April 27th in the In November 2011, right after the elections were over, the DYC Board Grand Ballroom, was an outstanding success thanks to members and approved the new goal of specifically increasing the combined Active / guests that participated and purchased everything from Hot Air Balloon Active Boating membership categories member count to 500. It goes Rides, Art, Helicopter Rides and Musky Fishing Charters to Designer without saying that the total member count, including every category, is Jewelry. This year's Gold Cup Hydroplane Race Fundraiser netted an important figure as well. The official starting point when the new goal $90,000 which is being gifted by DYC to the Detroit River Regatta was set was 453 Active / Active Boating members and then it dropped Association (DRRA), the official down to 448. I am delighted to inform our membership that as of the race organizer. These funds will end of April 2012 our current Active / Active Boating categories com- help offset operational expenses to bined membership count has increased to 480. hold the race and to ensure the very existence of the race itself. DOCK DOCTORS The Gold Cup, first awarded in The Harbor Maintenance Committee team, consisting of Committee 1904, is the oldest active trophy in Chair PC Tim Coltman, member Howard Trerice aka Dock Czar, motor sports today. The Detroit Director Jim Gierlach aka Yacht Club members are proud to Sparky and PC Paul have helped preserve and save Krietsch aka Blue Print this historic race in 2011 and now again in 2012. This year will mark the Man, along with dozens of 103rd running of this prestigious race for the coveted Gold Cup trophy. member volunteers have My sincerest congratulations to everyone who worked feverishly to exceeded expectations make this event another great success. Hats off to DYC Director Dan with regards to the rebuild- Nowicki, Gold Cup Fund Raiser Chair, including the superb committee ing projects for Slab and of volunteers for a job exceptionally well done. Thank you to the DRRA, Midway docks. Every our partner in this endeavor, our neighboring marinas, and our friends weekend, and even during at the Grosse Pointe, Windsor and Bayview Yacht Clubs for supporting the week, rain or shine, this year's fund raiser and making it a win for the community, the City warm or wintery cold, DYC of Detroit and all of us who are Hydroplane race fans. volunteer helpers from var- MICSA ious docks can be seen The Michigan Inter-Club Swimming Association was formed in 1940 cutting lumber for the finger as a result of interest in competitive summer swimming by several area piers, painting poles and Clubs. The original member Clubs of MICSA were the Detroit Yacht screwing literally thou- Club, Detroit Boat Club, Detroit Golf Club, Flint Country Club, Grosse sands of screws into the Pointe Yacht Club and Oakland Hills Country Club. Today the league deck boards. The hired is now comprised of 14 Clubs from the Detroit area including marine contractors are on Birmingham Athletic Club, Country Club of Detroit, Dearborn Country track and making great Club, Detroit Golf Club, Detroit Yacht Club, Great Oaks Country Club, progress with both dock Grosse Isle Golf & Country Club, Grosse Pointe Hunt Club, Grosse projects and doing a quality job. In the month of May the next phase is Pointe Yacht Club, Lochmore Club, Oakland Hills Country Club, Plumb to replace broken ice cluster and boat well pilings and to perform Hollow Country Club, Red Run Golf Club and Western Golf & Country numerous repairs in the Lagoon harbor. Funding for finger pier lumber, Club. Each year member clubs rotate and host the MICSA swim meet pump out plumbing, and new trash receptacles for Slab and Midway finals for the kids. In the summer of 2013 DYC is the hosting club for was all donated by the dock residents. The combined donated funding the MICSA swim meet finals. Planning for this huge undertaking and to complete the finger piers, install pump out plumbing and perform major event has already commenced. DYC MICSA committee mem- much needed electrical upgrades is right at $50,000. Next time you're bers Kim Giacobone and Michelle & Rob Koueiter made an excellent at the club, take a stroll down the new Slab and Midway docks and see informational presentation to the DYC Board members explaining in these improvements first hand. great detail what is required to put on this MICSA swim meet and what The member passion and their the expectations are of DYC. financial generosity are truly The committee has already overwhelming. established numerous key sub- committees and has made appointments to them. There is a significant amount of planning required to accommodate the several thousand people that will attend the finals over the course of a few days. Volunteers and interested parties willing to roll up their sleeves and assist in making this event a success will be welcomed. There is a con- siderable amount of work and planning to do, but the DYC MICSA committee assured the board that we are well ahead of the game. Sincerely, Bryan Barlow Commodore 2012

3 OUNDATION PDATE Help the Swim Team Parents DYC F U WIN A $50 DYC BOUTIQUE MARK LIFTER, PRESIDENT GIFT CERTIFICATE Over the last several months, we provided Next summer the Detroit Yacht Club periodic updates on our progress in develop- will host the 13 Other-Clubs of MICSA ing the Detroit Yacht Club Foundation as an (Michigan Inter-Club Swim Association) independent nonprofit designed to help sup- for the 74th Michigan Inter-Club Swim port the preservation of our historic Clubhouse Association summer swim finals. and facilitate educational opportunities that MICSA membership consists of 14 celebrate the historic nature of the DYC. local clubs; including clubs such as Today, we're happy to report that the GPYC, Lochmoor, The GP Hunt Club, Foundation reached a preliminary and encour- The Country Club of Detroit, and Oakland Hills CC. With the over 700 aging milestone. Several months after our swimmers and 2000 spectators in attendance during the 3 day event application to the IRS for approval of our (July 26-28,2013), this is a great opportunity to showcase our out- 501(c)(3) status (which will allow contribu- standing Club! tions, gifts and bequests to be tax-deductible), we were notified that the application had undergone initial review. We Here's how to win the $50 DYC Grill Gift Certificate: received three questions from the IRS reviewer, which were relatively straightforward. Our answers were submitted and we now await further Every year the host club chooses a theme for Finals that best rep- information. While we can't be certain about the outcome, we're opti- resents their club and their members. The DYC Finals Swim commit- mistic that approval won't be long in coming. tee would like all the DYC members to have a voice in this, not just In light of this milestone, the committees staffed by our Advisory the swim families. We would like everyone to brainstorm for ideas Board members, volunteers and trustees are increasing their focus on and give us your suggestions. In appreciation of your support, if your readying the Foundation for operation. theme suggestion is chosen, the DYC will present you with a $50 Examples include: DYC Boutique Gift Certificate. • Finalizing the initial fund raising plan, Past themes have included: • Developing policies to receive, account for, and prudently invest • Life in the Fast Lane Birmingham Athletic contributions, • Anchored in Tradition DYC 1999 • Working with DYC Board representatives and other groups to • Racing to Victory Red Run Golf & Country review high priority Clubhouse restoration needs, • Meeting of the Champions Country Club of Detroit • Evaluating these needs to identify those that should represent • Welcome Aboard GPYC the Foundation's initial targets for funding, Our goal is to unveil the theme at finals this summer at Great Oaks • Designing communications materials and the Foundation website, during opening ceremonies of the 2012 MICSA Finals. • Publicizing the availability of guided tours of our historic Clubhouse. Submit theme suggestions to: [email protected] by no • Tentative planning of a DYC Foundation launch event. later than June 15, 2012 When the Foundation is ready to accept donations and gifts, each We are looking forward to hearing from you! DYC member will have an opportunity to consider the extent he or she can help assure, on a tax-advantaged basis, that this magnificent facil- MICSA Swim Finals Committee ity will remain the treasure that it is for current and future generations of members. Contributions aimed at clubhouse restoration will help reduce the use of other funds for this purpose… funds that then can be devoted to other needs such as our grounds, parking areas, docks and continuing improvements of amenities and services for members. BAR & GRILL HOURS ~ MAY While much remains to be done, we are excited about our progress and look forward to sharing further updates with you as we move forward. Grill Dining Room Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Sunday ~ 11:30 am - 8 pm Breakfast Menu ~ 11:30 am - 2 pm Sunday Chicken Dinner ~ 2 pm until 8 pm FireworksFireworks NightNight Grill Bar Lounge Tuesday through Thursday 11:30 am - 12:00 Midnight Monday, June 25 Friday and Saturday Rain Day June 26 11:30 am - 1:00 am Enjoy the Fireworks from your own Private Island Sunday ~ Noon ~ 11:00 pm BAR OPEN Call for reservations (313) 824-1200 ext. 234 Grill Dining Closed “BBQ Buffet on the Patio” The Port Haven is available for special events! If you have a birthday, DYC Shuttle: 3:00 pm at Kean’s Marina 1st communion, an anniversary or any other special event Resumes at Midnight coming up, please contact us for reservations Catering Office Service ends around 1pm (313) 824-1200 x 279 or 231 4 Outlook - As we move into our summer months, we are optimistic FROM THE TREASURER that we will sustain our strong member headcount, bring more dock GREG NOWAK revenue from new boating members, and continue to meet or exceed our food and beverage budget. The Catering department has already I'm happy to report that the Club has continued to experience steady exceeded its full year budget based on current bookings and is contin- improvement in its financial position through the first four months of uing to book new events. You can truly feel the positive momentum in 2012. The following are some highlights - every area of the Club. The Club still faces challenges since we are Performance to Budget - Our financial statements for the second fis- obligated to contribute approximately $100,000 from operations next cal quarter ending March 31, 2012 are posted on the Club website. We year to the Preservation Fund, we will need to expend funds in prepa- completed the quarter on budget, and stayed on the same track for April. ration for the MICSA swim finals we will host in 2013, and we still have Revenues for the quarter were ahead of budget by roughly 13% significant maintenance needs to address, but all signs are very posi- ($2,335,022 vs a budget of $2,066,935) which has helped to offset cost tive at this point in time. increases for food and higher than planned labor. A significant factor As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions, com- driving our revenue increase is the extended operating hours which we ments, or suggestions on any Club financial issue. implemented this year. Our goal was to be able to expand the availability of the Club to members and cover our costs despite the lower vol- CRAWFORD-ARMSTRONG HANDICAPPED ASSOCIATION umes we could expect in the winter, and we achieved that goal and proved that we can operate profitably 12 months a year. A favorable BUTTERFLY SUNDAY variance in utility costs due to the mild winter and our conservation efforts also helped offset other cost increases. May 20, 2012 Cash Flow - Cash has remained tight this year, due in part to the fact 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm that we generated approximately $100,000 less in prepaid dues than in the prior year. Since this is merely a timing effect, it is reversing as we Invitations have been mailed inviting you to attend Butterfly move into the summer months. The early months of the year are histor- Sunday, May 20, 2012, presented by the CRAWFORD-ARM- ically tight for cash, since grill and banquet revenues are cyclically down STRONG HANDICAPPED ASSOCIATION. This annual while utilities are high and other overheads remain consistent through- fundraising event supports Fun Day in the Sun to be held out the year. We had strong collections in April, and were able to reduce Saturday, June 23, 2012, a day devoted to our physically & our outstanding line of credit balance by $20,000 and expect our cash mentally challenged guests.. position to progressively strengthen as we move through the summer. Membership - Our significant favorable variance to budget for mem- This years fundraiser will be held in the Port Haven from 2 - ber head count (60 members over budget as of April) is beginning to 6 pm. There you will find Silent Auction Items, Raffles and translate into a favorable variance in budgeted dues revenue. There is Hourly events. An array of unique items including sweet treats, a lag effect due to our billing cycle, but if our membership numbers con- gourmet dinners, antiques, wine baskets and more will be tinue to outperform the budget as they have been thus far, it will have a offered for your winning bids. BUTTERFLY SUNDAY is a great significant positive effect on our bottom line. time to invite your family and friends to enjoy the day at the Dock Project - The dock restoration project for Slab and Midway was Historic DYC and help support our fundraising efforts, and per- presented to the Board first and foremost as a safety issue, since we haps indulge in the fantastic DYC chicken buffet. To reserve a have had a few incidents of deteriorated lumber failing and causing table in the Grill, please call by May 18, to confirm your atten- members and guests to fall through the dock on both Slab and Midway. Therefore we looked at the need to rebuild those docks as mandatory, dance. not optional. When we ran the numbers, we were only able to fund it by For information contact: borrowing against the next 5 years of proceeds from the Dock Midge Savage (313) 584-8211 Preservation Fund. We had to make a decision - repair the dangerous [email protected] or situation knowing we would have limited additional funds for some time Suzanna Kain (248) 585-1854 to do other incidental dock repairs, or do only one dock and wait a cou- [email protected] ple of years hoping we would not have an incident on the other one. In addition to the safety issues there were efficiencies in doing both docks To donate Silent Auction & at once. Ultimately we chose to proceed with the project. In addition to Raffle items contact either the Dock Preservation Fund, this project was made possible by numer- Midge Savage or ous generous donations by members of both money and volunteer labor Marilynn Maisner. to replace the finger docks and complete other portions of the project. We should all be proud of the spirit of generosity shown by these volun- Thanking you in advance for teers. your generous support to New CFO - Our new CFO, Randy Suciu, started with us on April 1st BUTTERFLY SUNDAY. and and has already made great progress in getting his arms around our processes. Randy came to us with substantial experience as a financial executive and has identified several opportunities to cut costs, improve Please join fellow DYC Members for a our cash flow position, and analyze the performance of our operations. Cocktail Reception We are very fortunate to have him on board. In Memory of 2012 SHUTTLE HOURS Com. Doug Baker Begin Memorial Weekend th Friday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday, May 25 at 7:00pm Saturday 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Second Floor Holiday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (Two Holiday Monday runs, Memorial Day and Labor Day) Fountain Room The Shuttle will be at Kean’s Marina (313) 822-4500 Please RSVP to (313) 824-1200 at Reception Counter 5 GARDEN CLUB VOYAGEURS PAM MALONEY MIDGE SAVAGE ANNUAL HERB, PLANT AND FLOWER SALE An Evening at the Players Friday, May 11thth SATURDAY, MAY 12: 8:30 am until 1:30 pm 7:00 pm SUNDAY, MAY 13: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm Cost $30 per person inclusive (Based on 6 at a Table) PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY and THYME, as well as many other Price includes: herbs you enjoy, will be on sale at the Vice Commodore's Ball and dur- Beer, pop, peanuts and pretzels ing the Mother's Day Brunch. Plant herbs in a windowsill garden, on your Bring your own wine and hors d’oeuvres to share. deck, on your boat or in your garden and enjoy them all summer long. 3 one-act plays - the best of the Freeze them or dry them so you can enjoy them through the cold winter all male theater group’s work in its 101st year months. We will also be selling hanging baskets and potted plants. These plants Pre- Party at 7pm Curtain at 8 pm and flowers would be great on your front porch, deck, or dock area. They also make a great Mother's Day gift. Black tie preferred We also will have our cookbook, Food For All Seasons available for sale. Dark suits are acceptable for gentlemen If you haven't purchased one, stop by and take a look at our sample copy. Number Limited - Reservations on line www.dyc.com or It, too, makes a great present Reception Counter (313) 824-1200 REMEMBER: ALL PROCEEDS from flower, plant, herb, and cookbook sales go into gardens at the DYC. So make a purchase and "HELP OUR The Players - 3321 East Jefferson, Detroit ~ opposite Harbortown GARDENS GROW." Friday, May 11, at 7pm -join us for The Players May Invitational. Vice Commodore's Ball We are being treated to a night of Player-written comedy and farce We are currently making plans for the Vice Commodore's Ball, May 12th with a bit of mistaken identity and CSI mixed in. The all male cast will and hoping for warm, sunny weather. We invite you to join us that day be offering three fast paced one act plays, Johnny In Time, Why I working our gardens and in other areas throughout the Club. Oughta, and Peekaboo ICU . If you wish, bring an appetizer to share Thank You before the show and during the intermissions. This long standing To all who attended the cooking class, we thank you. With the class, Players tradition has been embraced by our DYC group and results in the raffle, the auction and sales in our food boutique and the efforts of a wonderful evening of grazing - but please pack and stack tight -the Garden Club members, we were quite successful in raising funds for the tables are small. The Players provide beer and soft drinks- bring your gardens. own wine if you wish. Dress code for the evening is dark suit or Black What a great time we had again this year. Chef Ken's Chicken with Tie for the gentlemen. Cost: $30 per person. Reservations a must - Baileys Irish Cream Sauce was quite a hit. With all of the tastings before make them on-line or call Nancy Foran (313) 822-4042 or Midge and after lunch, no one went home hungry!!! Savage (313) 584-8211 for information. Doors open at 7pm, curtain at A special thanks goes to Jeff Kirk and crew who set up the camera, eight. mikes and televisions. IT WAS GREAT. WE REALLY APPRECIATED Saturday, May 12 is Club-Clean up Day (the Vice Commodore HIS EFFORTS. Ball). Many helping hands will make quick work of the many chores. Join the Garden Club The Voyageurs Garden will require attention as will many other areas. Contact Pam Maloney at (248) 356-0042. The Garden Club meets on Please join us if you can. Remember all summer long - if you see a the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Silver Cup Room. We weed, please pick it. also meet many times in the gardens throughout the growing seasons. Gold Cup Bagel Sale will be on the Boardwalk Sunday Morning, We would love for you to join us. July 15. There will be Bagels, Scones, Donuts and Coffee to get your day off to a great start. Pre-order and your order will be bagged and ready for pick-up. Watch for details in the next MainSheet. Batter Up - July 18 (Wednesday) is the DYC TIGER event. Join us for a 7pm game as we beat L.A. GO TIGERS! We have seats in section 116, Rows 32-33. These great seats are in near-right field with a great view of Prince Fielder at 1st base. Cost for the tickets is $40 each. Those who wish may meet at the DYC for car-pooling. Make your reservation early - space is limited. DYC cancellation policy will apply if replacement can not be found. Next Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, May 9th at 7pm in the Grill. Join us if you can.

DYC Boatique Are you looking for certain items we may not have? Did you know we have a book at the front desk for member requests Please note our hours: Closed on Mondays Tues. ~ Thursday ~ 9:00 am - 10:30 pm Fri. - Sat. ~ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday ~ 9 am - 10:00 pm www.dyc.com 6 DYC HANDBALL & Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Saturday, May 5 RACQUETBALL CLUB in the Grill at 6:00 pm TUESDAY Chef Ken will have his NIGHTS at 7:00 pm Southwestern best Workout League for your enjoyment Please email me for more info on upcoming leagues and events Rod & Gun Club sponsored Troy Brownrigg 248-421-9876 Family Fishing [email protected] Tournament (Off-the-Dock Fishing Tournament) DYC Sea Gulls present Sunday, June 10th EUCHRE NIGHT 9:30 am - 1 pm • $5 per Family Wednesday, May 16 All kids 15 and under get a prize, prizes also for largest fish for kids and adults. 7:00 pm The R&G Club has kids’ poles and bait for the event. You may sign-up at the DYC Reception Counter or Cost to help cover bait, fishing line and lures. contact Catherine Nierle for details Please Call Reception Counter with your Reservations at (313) 567-2571 or [email protected] (313) 824-1200

Sea Gulls WINE SOCIETY Join your DYC friends as you enjoy wine! Your annual Presidents Luncheon membership of $10 per person, $20 per couple includes. Look for more details as we continue to enjoy wine, food Tuesday, May 1st ...and friendship at the DYC! 11:30 am • Port Haven Contact: Jennifer McDonnell (313) 824-2788 Please call the Reception Counter with your [email protected] reservations ( 313) 824-1200

Father’s Day ~ June 17th New this Year • Craft Show If you know anyone that might want to participate call Margaret Gmeiner (313) 824-1200 x 232

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Make Your Reservations in advance for all Club Events. Reservations are a necessary part in assuring successful events. Thank you in Advance. 7 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

The Membership Committee would like to Welcome the following new members to the Detroit Yacht Club. Active Boating Shawn Dean Kurt & Ruth Heidebreicht Michelle Hudak Stan Childress & Rhonda Johnson Sylvester & Tara McIntosh Active Jennifer & Robert Blanzy Ian Studers & Lindsay Collins Mariannela Darbyshire Steven & Rachelle Grieser Father’s Day Matthew & Michele Hodges Todd & Jennifer Hutchinson All of Dad’s favorites... Vicky Keating Cars, Boats & Brunch! Steve & Kym Kinsley John & Susan Shirkey Sunday, June 17 John & Mary Ellen Stempfle Thomas & Katherine Vern Brunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm David & Carolyn Wenger $24.95 ++ Adults lntermediate $13.95++ Children 7-12 years Daniel Friedberg & Samantha Moltmaker $7.95++ Children 4-6 years Brianna Fritz & Beth Rutkowski 3 and under are complimentary Cheryl & Aaron LaCasse Bryce Paradis Also Featured Monica Sovis & Peter Serran Craft Show Clergy Sea Gulls Book Sale Mary Austin & Carl Smith Antique Car & Non-Resident Antique Car & Mike Brewster Classic Boat Review Awards at 3:00 pm Make your Brunch reservations Membership Meeting Times with the Reception Counter ( 313) 824-1200 Tuesday, May 22 Retention 6:15 pm Ambassador 7:00 pm CONCERNS, CARES OR COMMENTS Everyone is welcome to join the committees with a commitment to participate. Your opinions regarding your experience here at the Detroit Yacht Club are important. Please share any concerns or compliments with Margaret POOL HOURS Gmeiner (313) 824-1200 x 232. She will direct them to the appropriate department. Whether they are small or large, please feel free to call. Monday - Friday 12:00 - 7:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Pass the Word to Adult swimmers with a buddy or group are Your Friends welcome to Swim (without a lifeguard) The Video of 8 am -10 pm. You will need to sign a release form Detroit Yacht Club is HERE! before using the Pool during this time period. http://www.vimeo.com/16490554 Forms available at the Front Gate or Reception Counter. EIGHT BELLS FITNESS ROOM Daily 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Mrs. Betty Trentacoste Except Monday ~ 5 am - 7 pm (DYC Honorary Member) Sunday, April 1, 2012 You must be 18 years old to use equipment. 11 FLEET CAPTAIN ANDY CIUPAK

As with every May at the DYC, the Boating Committee offers a summer season reconditioning course early on in the month. This year it falls on May 12th. After you are done celebrating the Vice Commodore's Ball, get cleaned up, grab a bite and join us for the DYC Annual Pub Crawl at 3pm. As with every year, Team Murphy spends months care- fully and secretly selecting our pub destinations. You can try to pry the locations out of Shelley, but if you've been around you'll know to expect a big smile and a "we'll just have to see." Be sure to sign up at www.dyc.com on the BOATING => RENDEZVOUS page. Even if you are not a boater, you are more than welcome to sign up and test your 'sea legs' with power boaters and sailors alike. Music, spirits, and party do-dads are encouraged on the bus ride as well. Bus space is limited so sign up right now. This month the Detroit Power Squadron is offering two great opportunities. The first is PFD Day on May 19th at our indoor pool. This event which kicks off National Boating Safety week is a chance to jump in the pool fully clothed wearing your personal flotation device. It may sound ridiculous, but the experience of being fully clothed in a life jacket is something that should be experienced prior to a real emergency, much like practicing shooting flares like we did in March. As with every year, we also have the luxury of being able to sign up for Vessel Safety Inspections May 25 - 27th. This service, again, offered by the Power Squadron will ensure that not only you have the proper safety gear, but also if you are stopped out on the water by law enforcement, you will not be fined for not having it. You can register for both online in the same page as the Pub Crawl. Be sure to visit the BOATING page on www.dyc.com for information including documentation which will help you prepare for the vessel safety checks, lake levels, no wake zones, and international traveling to Canada. Lastly, the Boating Committee has donated funds for the completion of numerous boating related projects. The funds raised on our rendezvous have restored our Weather Station in the Blue Hallway (with the invaluable help of an anonymous member), purchased radios for the Junior Sailing Program and new Harbor Office blinds. Anyone who has ideas for future boating improvement projects is free to attend the Boating Committee meetings which meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the Sweepstakes room, 3rd floor.

2012 Detroit Yacht Club Float Plan Boating Committee Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month Date Event May 12th ~ 3 pm DYC Pub Crawl (Murphy Team) 19th Detroit Power Squadron PFD Experience Day 25th ~ 27th DPS Vessel Safety Checks (DPS) 28th Memorial Day Services & Blessing of the Fleet June 22nd~24th Puce River Marina/Sand Bar Restaurant July 4th DYC Cardboard Regatta (TBD) 20th ~ 22nd Muskamoot Raft-Off (Tina Nowicki) August 5th DYC Annual Fleet Review 17-19th MacRay Rendezvous 24th ~ 26th Put-In-Bay, Miller Dock (Troy Ontko) September 1st Dinghy & Small Boat Poker Run 14th ~ 16th Milliken Park Rendezvous October 4th ~ 7th DYC/JYC Frostbite (Metro Park) Brief online instructions 1. Log onto www.dyc.com 2. From the homepage, go to the Boating Page and select Rendezvous on the left side of the screen. 3. Click on any event to register 13 ROD & GUN CLUB DYC FLYING SCOT BILL & COM. DON KELLIE MURPHY Sunday, April 15th the MOMC Walleye Tournament - The morning Who are the "DYC Flying Scots"? breaks in a downpour of rain with visibility no farther than a football Flying Scots is a Club within the DYC for sailing, racing, repairing, or field. As thunder rumbles, some 30 fishing teams leave the DYC docks hanging out near small sailboats. DYC members holding sailing cards in search of the Big Fish!!! Other than the weather, the day did not dis- (most of whom attained them during our sailing classes) may use the appoint, all boats hit their limit!!! The prize winning single fish weighed Club-owned boats for pleasure sailing as well as for organized racing in at 10.3 lbs while the best 5 fish weighed in at 35.15 lbs !!! Five boats events on the Club, local, regional and even national levels. DYC's beat the old record of 30 lbs for five fish. Nothing like a happy bunch Flying Scot program is completely volunteer-run and includes everything of soggy fishermen - congratulations to all participants!!! from boat and equipment maintenance to instructors and racing event Upcoming events: organizers. You can check out our volunteers at work on YouTube - the • Thursday, May 17th- Double Action Gun Range - This is a per- video of our St. Patricks' Day launch can be found by searching for fect opportunity to brush up on gun handling skills in a safe & comfort- "2012 DYC Flying Scot Launch - Time Lapse". able setting. We reserve the entire range - 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Ear & eye protection is required. Contact Bill Schrader for further details. Our Sailing Instruction Programs • Saturday, May 26th- DYC In-House Walleye Tournament - Each summer DYC Flying Scots introduces (or re-introduces) dozens Always a great day of fishing!!! Contact Dan Mallard for further details. of sailors to the sport of sailing right here at our own Club. This is a great • Sunday, June 10th- Family Fishing Day - opportunity to be involved in boating at DYC without having to own your Poles, Bait & Prizes provided!!! $5.00 fee/family own boat. And guess what? We can teach you how. There is space (DNR allows unrestricted fishing for adults on this available in this summer's Sailing Instruction programs. What are you day - kids, 16 yrs. and younger do not need a waiting for? license in the state of Michigan) DYC's Basic Sailing Instruction for adults starts on May 1, and runs • Tuesday, June 26th- Special Olympics/ Tuesday & and most Thursday evenings until Labor Day. MOMC Muskie Tournament - Fun event!!! Contact Bill Schrader ASAP if you are interested!!! We already have five DYC teams booked with captains!!! DETROIT YACHT CLUB LEARN TO SAIL Enjoy the Outdoors! Com. Don Baker & Bill Schrader 2012 Summer Adult Sailing Program [email protected] Tuesday and most Thursday Evenings Basic Adult Sailing Instruction WiFiiFi OptionsOptions Approx. 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Session 1: May 1 - June 26, 2012 at the DYC Session 2: July 3 - Aug. 28, 2012 No classes on Thursdays: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, Boats are in the harbor, and that means it's 6/28, 7/5, 7/26, 8/16 and 8/30 - but time to consider your options for Internet please come down to participate in our access. DYC "Off the Dock" races The Club has a free WiFi service available to all members. When Classes are taught on the Detroit River, off of Belle Isle, using the your device (laptop, tablet, phone) finds available wireless networks, DYC's fleet of 19-foot Flying Scot sailboats. Students progress their you will see two options for the Club. The free option is labeled "DYC". basic skills with the goal of being capable of handling the boat without The passcode for this network is available at the cigar counter to all an instructor. Brief lectures on topics like sailing terminology and tech- members. niques, rights-of-way rules, and boat handling and sail trim accompany The free network will meet most basic needs, including e-mail, basic on-the-water instruction, and a DYC -specific written manual is Internet browsing, and standard work functions. However, many of our included. Participation in DYC sailboat racing and social events and members desire the ability to stream video or play intensive online fun skills tests are also a part of each summer's program. games. In some cases, your work applications may also require a larg- er amount of bandwidth. For those reasons, the "DYC Premium" net- Our volunteer instructors teach to your skills and work is another option available to you. experience, so even if you have sailed before, this For 2012, we are expanding the options available on the premium program can help you enhance your skills. An advanced sailing course network. We listened to your suggestions from last year, and will now featuring racing skills and spinnaker be offering family plans. The premium accounts are assigned on a handling is offered on Wednesdays for DYC members who have previ- one-at-time basis. That means that if you attempt to use your account ously taken the basic sailing course. in more than one place, you will be "kicking off" the first connection. This was inconvienent for families who wished to share an account. Cost: For 2012, the options are as follows: 1 Premium Account: $100 DYC Members - $250 for full eighteen weeks or 2 Premium Accounts: $125 $150 each for 9-week sessions Family Plan: $150 Non-DYC Members (if space available) - $600 for full For the family plan, an account will be created for each person list- ed on your account. For example, if you have a spouse and three eighteen weeks or $350 each for 9-week sessions minor children, you will receive a total of 5 accounts. RESERVE YOUR SPOT! ONLINE SIGN UP NOW AVAILABLE AT: While we are leaving the base prices the same this year, expect to www.dycflyingscots.org. see the prices increase in future years as access and hardware continue to become more expensive. If you would like to "lock in" your cur- For more information or to sign-up e-mail us at rent rate for the premium service, you can do so this year by pre-pay- [email protected] or contact Connie Allen at ing up to three years of service. If you would like to pursue this option, (313) 259-4837 or Kelli Murphy at (248) 506-8490. or have any questions, please contact a member of the IT Committee. 14 BRINGING UP THE REAR DOCK LINE REAR COM. FRED CARR A Message From Your Harbor Took the wind right out of my sails….a Improvement Committee saying more meaningful to our group WELCOME BACK BOATERS than others, so I know you'll under- stand when I use that in reference to Mr. Agnello' s departure. Now please ROSS AND THE GANG ARE READY TO SERVE YOU welcome Randy Suciu. We (the DUE TO CONSTRUCTION PLEASE ADVISE THE HARBOR Finance Committee) have been work- MASTER 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE WHEN BRINGING YOUR ing with Randy, our new CFO, and BOAT INTO THE HARBOR. THIS WILL ENSURE while we're still in the honeymoon YOU WILL HAVE A SLIP stage (especially me) indications are OUR HARBOR STORE IS OPEN WITH that we'll get back on track by introducing a rolling 12- month budg- MANY NEW ITEMS et and begin forecasting out several years. Those two items will facilitate planning and prioritization of expenditures; in turn, provid- Bait is now available in the Harbor Store ing us a bigger bang for our buck. Bang for a buck brings to TRY OUR VALET SERVICE - YOU DESERVE IT mind we'll soon be hearing PET OWNERS • PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLEAN cannon reports during Fleet THE CARTS OF PET HAIR Review, at the start and finish of our Off the Dock Races ENJOY THE SEASON and at the start of the Gold Cup Hydroplane Race too! MAY HARBOR HOURS Our Gold Cup fundraiser MON THRU THURSDAY 11 AM - 7 PM generated $90,000.00 and a FRIDAY 11 AM - 9 PM check in that amount was presented to the DRRA for use in produc- SATURDAY 9 AM - 9 PM tion of this year's event. Many hours of work were put in by many SUNDAY 9 AM - 8 PM Club members but also by our Finance Staff; special thanks to our Thinking of inviting friends to the Club for a new team leader Randy and the rest of his team, Stephanie private rendezvous? Fournier and Liz Stanley, for working overtime accounting for those all-important fundraising receipts. I know first-hand they, as well as Contact the Harbor Master our member volunteer staff, did a great job because as Mary would say, I won, and had to go visit them for my opportunity to fund a por- DYC THE PLACE TO BE tion of that 90K. I hope I can continue winning as I won the 2nd team seat representing the DYC in this year's Off Shore, DYC / GPYC Challenge Race. Harbor Opening Party At the start of the "2012 Boating Season" we are Sunday, April 15th operating within budget, meeting our obligations and are poised to reap the benefits of recent 2012 Harbor and House improvements. Expected benefits are improved member satisfaction as well as an increase in the rate at which we can grow our membership ranks. Our efforts to show off our "new and improved" Club along with our efforts to bring in additional members will have a substantial effect on our next financial steps. Help out by attending an Ambassador or Retention meeting; share your time, expertise, helping us grow our membership and our bottom line. Com. Barlow's Harbor Opening speech starts and ends on almost the same notes and contains similar sentiments, with permission I close with his words: "May the warm summer breeze fill your sails so you can win the race. May fuel prices be low and your transmission not blow, so you can cruise to the Round House for the show. May we have great weather for the Gold Cup Hydroplane Race and so it puts a smile on your face. And Lord, help us find 100 new members to enjoy this beautiful place. Cheers."