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November 2019 FROM THE QUARTERDECK NOVEMBER 2019 MAKE SAILING HAPPEN the bedrock of the Club. Through our Club Flying Scot program, we have reduced the barrier to entry. Members As we rounded 8 off of Stove are able to reserve a boat and show up. Upon their arrival Point after our last Fall series at the Club, the boat is ready to go. When the sailing day race, looking back into the is done, someone is standing by to retrieve, wash, and Bay gave me time to reflect on return the boat to the yard. It doesn’t get much easier. This my time as Commodore. What program alone has increased one-design participation in struck me at that moment was both the Spring and Fall series. that we cannot lose sight of why we sail. We have talked all year There are so many people to thank for their ideas and about doing things that help service this year, folks who are continuously and tirelessly to tick that dial – a metaphor for making those small executing the vision all because they are not losing sight adjustments that culminate in long term impacts. We of why we sail. Things that are hard are typically worth have implemented many of those changes this year. We doing. These things make sailing happen. have spent countless hours on conference calls and late- night sessions planning and executing. But we can’t rest Despite all of the mind-numbing motions of orchestrating on our laurels. this amazing Club, the crux of the matter is sailing. We cannot let ourselves be jaded by complexities and We all know that the sport of sailing is going through a frustrations. Instead, we must embrace the successes metamorphosis of sorts, as fewer people are sailing the and stories we are able to share. We cannot take ourselves way they were ten years ago. Many of you have heard my too seriously, but rather share the sport with others and motto when tackling Club related challenges: “If it does instill that same passion we all felt the first time we were not make sailing happen, it is not worth doing.” On the hard on the wind, going faster and pointing higher. That surface, this may seem like a narrow view. However, in feeling when everything is working in concert, the stern practice, it resonates. Take, for example, something as lifts out of the water a bit, locked in, engaged, nicely seemingly obscure as the electronic Log. This change making way. We cannot forget or lose sight of that feeling alone saved around $14,000 per year, money that we and the need to share it with others. are now able to spread across our programs or to help pay off the East Dock. Speaking of the East Dock, there In closing, it has been quite a ride. We have accomplished is a waiting list of nearly 14 people clamoring for spots amazing things this year, things that were queued on this dock. This has attracted more sailors to our Club up by those before me and are now passed on to my and piqued the interest of existing members with its successors. I hope we have ticked the dial just enough to convenience. Both these examples make sailing happen keep people engaged and make sailing happen. As we go in their own way. forward, do not lose sight of why we sail. Sailing is a part of us and it is the lifeblood of this Club. The metamorphosis continue. People are looking for easy ways to sail. If you reduce the barriers to entry, the sport ~ Paul Wash, Commodore will continue to grow organically. In this world of instant gratification, you must adjust. The Adult Sailing Program is another prime example of a program designed to build November 2019 • www.fbyc.net • page 2 MINUTES - October 2019 FISHING BAY YACHT CLUB - BOARD MEETING MIDDLE DOCK October 10, 2019 – Retreat Hospital • Issue – Finger piers require major overhaul as we found out this summer. Meredith Marine, formerly Hammer HOUSE CHAIR – Stephen H. Montgomery: Time, estimates $23,000. 1. The final inspection on the kitchen hood extinguisher • Recommendation – But we should consider making system is scheduled to occur today; will advise the these repairs if we aren’t replacing the center dock Board at the meeting. in foreseeable future. 2. In reviewing the “House Contract” cost center for Veronica we identified that the three heat pumps OFFSHORE DIV CDR. – Ruthanna M. Jenkins: were not under any form of preventative maintenance The Offshore group has continued to use Regatta Network agreement. Brian worked out a favorable agreement for scoring. This past weekend wind conditions precluded with Peninsula Heating and Air that we will sign in an entering results from the committee boat, but once ashore effort to extend the life of these expensive units. the results were entered quickly and accurately. The only 3. Brian and I are proceeding, with Flag’s support, to in- slowdown to the process was the necessity to enter two source housekeeping with Eric being the point person boats that were not registered. Remember, please, you only as we discussed last month. We assume responsibility need to register once for EACH SERIES. Being registered as of November 1st. for the previous series does not enter you automatically in 4. Elizabeth, Brian and I selected the new floor color for the current series. the Fannies House re-flooring project. Prices have held In addition to printing out the results for trophy presentation steady; we will make a deposit on the material and purposes, computations for each race were also printed start scheduling the work for around the holidays. out for the competitors. I did not get any feedback YAY 5. We have obtained the new fire extinguishers to or NAY on this, but will continue to print that out for the complete the coverage plan submitted to the Board. remainder of the Fall Series as that information is not James Lilley and I discussed the layout strategy and currently displayed on the Regatta Network website provided several helpful suggestions. 6. Also, under the safety heading, we are reviewing the The TV screen in the clubhouse has been set up to display need to add smoke detectors for Fannies and the Club Regatta Network scores. House as well as carbon monoxide detectors for the CRUISING DIV. CDR. – Nancy Powell: Nancy submitted Club House. a written report: The Cruising Division’s season is winding DOCKS CHAIR – James L. Raper: down as we are preparing for the closing dinner October • All slips are leased 26.Stella’s in Richmond will be providing the main and two • Perimeter walkway on Jackson Creek: Replace deck sides. The beverages, bread, and salad will be sourced boards and stringers as required. (FBYC self-fulfilled) from Costco, and cruisers will supplement the meal with • Crane installed, being used, invoiced apps and dessert. • Spring inspection schedule It’s a fun evening of celebrating the season’s adventures, FISHING BAY DOCK leaders, and cruisers. Special mementos have been • Issue – Shore power & 110v electrical is a mess. The ordered for each, which will be shared with the Board in shore power outlet & box needs to be replaced. All November. light fixtures are failing & 110v electrical is shorting JUNIOR DIV. CDR. – Mark Wensell: somewhere we can’t find without getting under the Fall Sailing Update dock. The electrical lines are sagging into the water • Wrapping up the Fall Race Teams in October - this has in some areas. been a very enjoyable learning experience for all the • Recommendation – Replace the 110v electrical participants, with 10 additional professionally coached line under the dock with 30amp service. Replace sailing days on the water in Fishing Bay, and benefiting faulty outlets & light fixtures. (FBYC self-fulfilled.) from great sailing weather. WHALER LIFT • Up next is the USODA Southeast Championships in • Issue – Lift cable is frayed & must be replaced. mid-October, with eight of our Opti sailors competing. • Recommendation – East Coast Boatlifts replace We also have members of NYCC and TRYC joining us the cable & service the motor. for the event 2020 Planning November 2019 • www.fbyc.net • page 3 MINUTES • Engaging with our 2019 coaches to discuss coaching Indian Summer Regatta had 3 Juniors (Laser Radial) and hires for next year two Juniors in Flying Scots. One Father/Daughter team, one • Working to send out a survey to Junior Parents to Grandfather/son/grandson boat. The juniors sailed with a assess interest for 2020 and to obtain insight into coach and were scored with adults; Laser Radial sailors what is working /not working with program. were also scored alongside adults. We would welcome • Planning for the expansion of the Sailing School Juniors in 420s to participate either as a separate fleet or program in 2020, in coordination with the Adult Sailing with Portsmouth fleet. Program 5—Worked with PROs/RC to Make New Racers ADULT SAILING PROGRAM – Caroline G. Patrick and Comfortable & Have Fun Ronald Q. Jenkins: Have asked PROs to run short races (approximately 20 Summary: minutes), windward leeward (preferably H3 course), as that Hope to continue/improve initiatives that were part of the provided the most condensed and fun learning experience. 2019 season. Weather and participation were better than It minimizes embarrassment from holding up subsequent 2018 season. fleet starts. There has been some pushback from our higher-level sailors for longer, more tactical races—and Flying Scot season is in the books, as of 5 October (Indian our AOD and other invitational races are longer—but Summer Regatta). One invitational and one Club Laser feedback from the bottom half of A Fleet and new racers event remain.
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