March/April, 2004 Sail/Race Seminar Open to Everyone Volunteers Needed for '04 Season by Trudy Durand
ink summer—as in warm sun, sparkling water, laughter and people having a good time while making a difference. You could be part of all that, and I challengc e yourself a bit. Join the group that helps run SSYC's outstanding Sail Race program. But you say, you are a power boater, or a non-boater, don't know a thing about sailing and it looks so...intense, so...complicated. Think again. You love summer, water and a good friendly group that enjoys what they do. You are willing to learn, and you have pride in what you do. Read on for a great opportunity. An informal seminar is being offered on Saturday, April 3 in the upstairs dining room to COMPASS let you know what it's all about. Volunteering is very fashionable at SSYC. It's fun LAT. 43° 0 MIN. N LONG. 87° 53 MIN. W while making a difference helping a very well run program. Carol and Erv Schloemer, power boaters, have volunteered on the Sail Race committee boat for about a dozen years. "It's a lot of fun. Our son races with a crew and we wanted to watch. It really is a well organized program. We also have started the Queen's Cup race for the last six years or so," Carol said with enthusiasm in her voice. Unfortunately an injury will keep her off the Lily E. this year, and Erv will be traveling a lot. Fresh talent is needed. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for a new member, with or without sailing experience. Or maybe you are a spouse or friend of a sail racer and you like being where there's action. You will learn the mechanics of setting a course, starting and running a race. On the Lily E. you will have a slot to fill, maybe working the flags, spotting starts and finishes, or completing the paperwork and bringing the results to the scorers. There is always a Club Race Officer on board who's in charge and ready to help. He makes the calls. It's a well-run program and you would be part of a long tradition of that quality. Barb Drake has been a part of this since the '70s. She learned from an old pro, Carl Mueller. "There is great pride in our sail race program. I like being where all the action is. It's exciting," she said. "We need some new volunteers," Sail Race Committee Chairman Larry Mueller said. "We are known for our excellent race management." The day of the week that volunteers are needed varies. Wednesday evenings is SS/SSS (double S, triple S) social racing. Fleet racing takes place on Saturday mornings. Women race on Monday evenings which is combined with Milwaukee Yacht Club. Special regattas and other laces are also scheduled throughout the season. Volunteers realize their role is a serious one. Maturity is a necessity. There are rules that run the races, and volunteers learn them easily. There are no quizzes. You will learn how to set up a race course, whatever its shape. The RRS (Race Rules of Inside This Issue Sailing) will also be introduced at the seminar. You will leave the seminar with a new understanding of racing and the rules that govern the sport. Auxiliary Update If you enjoy this work, there are some opportunities to continue training, and even Children's Easter Egg Hunt work with other clubs. US Sailing has a program for certifying Race Officers. This Powerboater's Update includes classes and tests. Some experience is also needed to become certified. SSYC member John Archibald has completed the US Sailing Race Management Sail/Race News course and is a certified Race Officer. There are several levels of certification-Club, D-Dock Rebuilding Update Regional and National. Milwaukee Yacht Club will offer a class for certification later in April. John commented that this program improves in quality as Race Officers Looking Back become better trained. "We are fortunate to have a number of certified Officers at Membership Meeting News SSYC over the years. Because of them there is less risk of errors and it's a smoother Do You Know - Boating operation," he said. Safety Tips Sound intriguing? Check it out. The Sail Race Committee is preparing materials for & More! the attendees on April 3, so reservations are a must. The seminar begins at 8:30 AM and runs through till noon with a light lunch being served. Call the Club Office to let the committee know you are interested and would like to come. You will have a ball.^^ From the Helm Fore & Aft
by James Hutchison •The Committee is working to develop a The following Committee Meetings and master plan for the best and most events have been scheduled as of this effective way of addressing Club issues. press date: David A. Tucholka •To achieve these goals for the members, •MBWSO Fleet Meeting - Tuesday, Commodore, SSYC the Committee needs professional consultant's input and therefore, requests March 30th at 7 PM. Fran Aring is the approval of $15,000.00 for funding as Fleet Captain. Plan to attend and find outlined in item "B" of the March 5th "Call out more about this Monday Night have trouble in "Thinking Spring" after Womens series of races. shoveling the white stuff off my To The Meeting" mailed to all members. Idriveway this week, but it's time to get At the March 18th meeting, the members •Junior Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 1st at 7 PM in the Club's started on preparing the boat for launch. approved the request for the funding of Dining Room. Craig Lake is the May 1st for the members in the aisle will the project. Chairperson. This meeting will focus on come soon enough. Please work safely I would like to welcome all of the new planning for the Children's Easter Egg while trying to get to those hard-to-reach members who have joined the Club in the Hunt and plans for the 2004 Kaszube places. The Grounds Committee will be past few months. I encourage them to Cup Invitational Regatta. The remaining sending out the informational memo on get involved in Club activities and use agenda will be announced by the safety and other points while getting your their talents to further improve the Club. Chairperson. boat ready. If you store elsewhere, Work parties are a please feel free to get a copy from the good way to meet •Membership Committee Meeting - office. each other and find f*| Thursday, April 8th at 7 PM in the Club's February and March has been an exciting out how the Club dining room. Michael Dukes PC is the time, having meetings with the Director of has enjoyed the W Chairperson. This committee will look at the Milwaukee County Parks System, benefits of i*^ the membership process for prospective Sue Black, Hornblower Marine, (the Lake volunteerism. If candidates and membership marketing plans. The remaining agenda will be Express Ferry), Rick Tobiaski and The you, the older member, see a new face, announced by the Chairperson. Corps of Engineers from Kewaunee, WI. introduce yourself to the new member •The main topics discussed concerned the and welcome them aboard. We're all •SS/SSS Fleet Meeting - Wednesday jremodel/rebuilding of the Clubhouse, the family. April 14th at 7:30 PM in the Club's dining shoal at the breakwall, wave abatement All of the Committees have finished their room. Barbara Drake is the Fleet from the South and weed control in the calendars for the year. Watch the Captain. Plan to attend and find out entire South basin. All meetings went Compass for notice of these activities and more about the Wednesday Night Racing well and the people representing the plan to attend as many events as you can Fleet and their activities. various organizations appear to be willing •Slip and Waterfront Services Work to help SSYC attain its goals of improve• to show your support for your Club. ment and safety on the water and in The winter storage area on the grounds is Party - Saturday, April 17th at 8 AM. This providing a pleasing atmosphere for quiet except for the sounds that Terry is the big work party to get the slips and members and guests. Case's work party for the "D" dock piers open for the season. Plan to join in rebuilding project is making. Soon, Terry and lend a hand! I would like to share the points given to will be getting competition from members •Junior Organization Meeting -Sunday members who attended the General who will be starting to prepare their boats April 18th at 1 PM in the Club's dining Membership meeting on March 18th by for launch. It's not too late to enjoy "Taco room. Stephane Fabus is the Junior the chair of the Facilities Planning Tuesdays" and the "Shake of the Day". Commodore. This meeting will focus on Committee. They are: It's time to start working on my boat, so the upcoming season as well as •In an effort to control the rumor mill at bye for now. I hope to see you all at the fundraising activities. the bar, "All together now, there will be Club. Watch the bulletin board in the Club foyer NO $600.00 dues increase or assess• for minutes of past meetings, any ment for a Clubhouse project". committee meetings that may be •You, the members are in control of, and scheduled and other information. ^ must approve ANY future plan to remodel V-^ or rebuild . \' •We are in no rush to put a shovel in the It's smooth sailing with ground next month. Our lease with the Karl W. Krueger W.LEE SAILS County stipulates the time table for Club and building code and ADA compliance is in HIGH QUALITY SAILS - REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS PURLERS & CONVERSIONS RB^BK^ Realty 100 2011. THE DUTCHMAN SYSTEM Each Office Independently Owned and Operated •The Committee is exploring alternative FULL BAI 1 ENS - SAIL BRITE DEALER HARDWARE & RIGGING financing options to the Club that could Office: (414) 604-1412 be used to minimize member cost. 1514 Scott Road //li t Home: (414) 764-6806 Port Washington, WI 53074 (! 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by Larry Mueller by Capt. Ed Foster, Waterfront Services Director t is a great feeling to fiave all of this here may be times that swimming in Lake Michigan is enjoyable if it is a planned season's sail race schedules finalized activity. However, if you are suddenly plunged into water cooler than your body Ifor 2004. Be sure to check the SSYC Ttemperature, that could be a life-threatening activity, either from drowning or web site for the final schedule or pick one hypothermia. up the next time you are at the Club. Hypothermia is a sub-normal body temperature and can occur anytime a person is It will now get quite busy for all of us on immersed in water cooler than 98°. Cold water conducts heat away from the body 25- the Race Committee. Launching activi• 30 times faster than cold air. If you are suddenly immersed in cold water your skin ties are just around the corner and the and outer tissue cool quickly. Within 10 to 15 minutes your body's core temperature racing season will be (heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord) begins to drop; this can cause disorientation, loss here soon. I have of mental acuity or unconsciousness which could lead to drowning before your body scheduled a work temperature drops low enough to cause death. party on Saturday, Survival time in cold water depends on many factors; the water temperature, the March 27th at 9 AM amount of body fat on the person and the activity in the water are some of the factors. to work on the Lily E. By swimming or treading water, your body will cool 35% faster than if you remain still There is much work in the water. The Coast Guard has a rule of thumb about hypothermia they call "50/ to be done on the 50/50/", meaning that a person in 50° water for 50 minutes has a 50% chance of RC boat to prepare survival. for this summer including pulling the prop and shaft. Volunteers are most welcome. The best way to avoid hypothermia if you are accidentally immersed, of course, is to get out of the water as soon as possible. It could be that you are immersed due to Registrations for the SSYC Volunteer accidental swamping or capsizing of your vessel. Even then, many boats will still float Race Seminar are coming in at a good and if yours does, get into or onto it. This will not only get you out of the water, but it pace. You must register if you plan to will make you easier to be seen by rescuers. But if you can't get out of the water there attend. Registration forms are available are some steps you can take to extend your survival time and increase your chance of at the Club Office. If you have ever being rescued. Try to minimize your body heat loss by wrapping your clothing as thought about volunteering for the Race tightly around your body as possible, using any buttons, zippers, snaps or other Committee, this is a great opportunity to fasteners on your clothes. Do not remove any clothing as that would only cause more learn about race management with a body heat loss. Cover your head if possible, as this is an area of large body heat loss,! special local emphasis. Our own Race possibly as much as 50%. Use some form of floatation, if available, so that you don't • Committee and Officers will be discuss• expend all your energy and body heat just to stay afloat. If there are other people in ing all aspects of our highly successful the water with you, huddling together will extend survival time as much as 50% longer Race Management Program in a warm than swimming or treading water. If you are alone, assume a fetal position by holding and friendly atmosphere. Any questions, your knees to your chest and wrap your arms around your legs to help reduce the loss contact a Race Committee Representa• of body heat. tive or Larry Mueller. While you are safely cruising in your boat, if you should come across a person in the water in need of help, there are steps to take to treat that person for hypothermia. Jensen Health & Energy Center, S.C. First, remove the person to a warm shelter, check for breathing and heartbeat and if 414.443.1616 necessary, start OPR. Then remove the wet clothing, cutting away if necessary, and •Kinesiology lay the victim in a level face-up position on a blanket or other warm insulated surface. •Chiropractic Then cover him/her with warm blankets or clothing and seek professional medical help 'Nutritional Counseling as soon as possible. •Sports Wellness One question has been asked concerning whether or not a person should try to swim •Massage Therapy to shore. It is a very difficult decision that depends on many factors. However, the •Acupuncture best suggestion from most experts on cold water survival is that you should not try to http://www.health-energy.com swim to shore unless there is absolutely no chance of rescue and you are absolutely 2421 N. Mayfair Rd, Suite 300 sure you can make it. If you do swim for shore, wearing a PFD is an absolute must. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Fax: 414.443.1635 The SSYC Power Boater's Committee r invites you to attend Eric J. Hogan 9 The Annual Wine Tasting Party C2> Saturday, April 24, 2004 - 4 to 8 PM Premier/ A p {> r This party features a fine selection of Reservations will be accepted beginning wines for sampling and Chef Peter's Tuesday, April 6th at 9 AM. One guest 5463 South Kinniddniiic Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 annual display of outstanding hors couple per member couple. Call the Club p. 747 0900 d'oeuvres. Office at 414-481-2331 at the time stated 414 E. [email protected] F. 747 0901 for your reservation. - RSVP is limited. $25.00 per person Calendar of Events - March/April, 2004
For Reservations Call 414-481-2331 or FAX at 414-481-2341
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
March 28 29 30 - Taco Tuesday 31 April 1 2 3 Lower Lounge Club Closed Lower Lounge Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lower Lounge 10:00 AM-10 PM 11:30 AM - 11 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 9:00 AM - Midnight
MBWSO Fleet Wednesday Jr. Advisory Menu Dining Sail/Race Meeting - 7 PM Evening Committee 5-9:00 PM Seminar - 8:30 Program - 7 PM Meeting - 7 PM AM
4 5 6 - Taco Tuesday 7 8 9 10 Lower Lounge Club Closed Lower Lounge Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lower Lounge 10:00 AM-10 PM 11:30 AM-11 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 9:00 AM - Midnight
Sunday Brunch SSYC Auxiliary MCSC Party Membership Menu Dining Children's Easter 10 AM-2 PM Meeting - 7 PM Committee 5-9:00 PM Egg Hunt 11 AM Meeting - 7 PM
11 12 13 - Taco Tuesday 14 15 16 17 Lower Lounge Club Closed Lower Lounge Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lower Lounge 10:00 AM-10 PM 11:30 AM-11 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 9:00 AM - Midnight
Easter Brunch SS/SSS Fleet Menu Dining Slip & Waterfront 10 AM -2 PM Meeting - 5-9:00 PM Services Work 7:30 PM Party - 8 AM
18 19 20 - Taco Tuesday 21 22 23 24 Lower Lounge Club Closed Lower Lounge Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lower Lounge 10:00 AM - 10 PM 11:30 AM - 11 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 9:00 AM - Midnight Junior Crew Search Organization Board of Harvey Party Menu Dining Party - 3 PM Meeting -1 PM Directors 5-9:00 PM Mtng. -6:30 PM Wine Tasting Party -4 PM
25 26 27 - Last Taco 28 29 30 May 1 Lower Lounge Lower Lounge Tuesday Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lunch 11:30 AM to Lower Lounge 10:00 AM - 10 PM 11:30 AM - 10 PM Lower Lounge 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 9:00 AM - Midnight 11:30 AM - 11 PM Lal BOAT AND YACHT Custom Line Splicing, LLC INSURANCE SPECIALISTS Great Prices on Line PROMPT, COMPETITIVE QUOTES Sails & Canvas *Repair and Hardware *Hardware Please contact Factory Certified •Power Cruisers *Sail Cleaning Brett Liebmann 'Cruising Splicing •Sailing Yachts *Recuts for a quote •One-Design Sailboats *Battens •Racing today. •Jets and Outboards *Canvas •Power (No speed or horsepower limitations) *Roller Furling •Running/Standing Rigging •Bare-Boat Charter conversions •Lifelines •Charter with Captain *TuffLuff North Sails authorized •Fishing Charter *Sail Storage •Dock Lines B»b Pingel dealer & service loft. •Over-Age Boats •Leatherwork '•[email protected] •Caribbean and Florida Coverages 1933 S. First Street i^eamerworK 262.662.0864 Phone 262.227.5241 Mobile Milwaukee, WI 53204 VEITENHAUS / FLAGSHIP Loft 414.384.5638 262.662.5437 Fax MARINE INSURANCE AGENCIES Fax 414.384.3924 SSYC Member SSYC pick-ups <6 delivery TOM VEITENHAUS monday/wednesday/friday 1-800-964-6911 Manager's News Auxiliary Update D-Dock Re- by James Hutchison by Mary Martiny, Publications building Update pring weatlier is usually elusive he meeting on Tuesday, March 2nd by Terry Case, Vice Commodore especially near the lake here in SE had a full agenda with 38 members n March 8th the Lunda ironwork• SWisconsin. But perhaps the warm Tpresent. President Fran Aring ers returned to the work of setting up will soon take hold and stick around, called the meeting to order. Corresponding Osteel for the D-dock framework, giving us the mild Spring days needed to Secretary Sally Mergener shared the thank only to find the outboard motor missing get our maintenance projects going. The you cards from Cookie Mueller for the plant from their work boat, most of the steel Club resumes Monday hours of operation received and the Milwaukee Zoological fabrications gone, much of their equip• on April 26th. Our launch season will Society for our support and donation. ment with dead batteries and the crane officially begin on May 1st and it will soon Marilyn Bruesewitz informed us that Lyn spuds firmly stuck in the mud bottom of be time to think of all the great boating Hansen, daughter of Gloria Sprotte, had the lake. So despite this difficult start activities that are just ahead. died in January. Marilyn personally they have already completed the main extended condolences on behalf of the There are numerous events coming up walkway steel work and are rapidly Auxiliary. that are sure to be enjoyable for all finishing the east side finger piers. members. The Easter holiday will see Cookie Mueller thanked everyone for Slip committee work parties have the Juniors hosting the Children's Easter attending the Wednesday Evening completed all of the handrail posts and Egg Hunt on April 10th and Chef Peter is Programs and the Junior's Spaghetti cutting the finger pier decking. We are planning a spectacular Easter Brunch on Dinner. Your attendance makes them a looking for volunteers to help assemble April 11th. The Crew Search Party, success. The Juniors will sponsor the the many finger pier pallets that will be hosted by the PHRF Fleet, is scheduled Easter Egg Hunt on April 10. Please call to needed to complete the deck. If anyone for Saturday April 24th in the lower RSVP. Vice-President Peggy Eilers voiced can help it will be appreciated, please lounge and the Power boater's Commit• concern over some of the By-Laws for the contact me at home 414-483-1943.^ tee will host the Wine Tasting Party on Sunshine Fund. Lastly, Leanne Dukes the upper level that same evening. suggested the upcoming Auxiliary directory should also include e-mail addresses and May 1st will be the first day of our launch Reminder: cell phone numbers. season and will also be the day that we All Queen's Cup T-Shirt Design host the Kentucky Derby/Welcome Ralph Winkler, Chairman of the Facilities Aboard new members party. Jerry Planning Committee, thanked the Auxiliary Contest entries are due in the Hedtke and his committee are working for our continuing support. He gave a Club Office by Saturday, April 3, hard to make this an enjoyable day for presentation detailing the potential 2004. everyone. renovating of the Clubhouse. The considerations are numerous and See last month's Compass for Volunteers are needed to help with the necessary for our future. The Milwaukee Slip and Waterfront Work Party on details. Port Authority Director, Kenneth Szalli, and Saturday, April 17th at 8 AM. Please join Director of Marine Operations of the Good Luck and Thank you for us and help get the season off to a great Hornblower Marine Services, Rick entering this year's contest! start! Tobiasky, gave a presentation on the high The SSYC Auxiliary is speed ferry. Service is to start in June and will run 3 round trips daily between accepting new members. Milwaukee and Muskegon. The fun, Pick up an application in the convenience and 2 V2 hour crossing time office or contact an Auxiliary will lure many customers. We wish them member for more information. much success. Eligibility: Spouses of Mary Berg, Pat Goodstein, Joan Randa S&\DQG Associate, Active and Life and Pat Locke provided refreshments for —SAlLlNGTEc members in good standing of this evening. Please join us at next SSYC. month's meeting on Tuesday, April 6th at 7 Sailing Crew Wanted: Join Us & Make New Friends! PM. We look forward to having Mr. Kimm •aboard a 34' Catalina Yacht Stabelfeldt speak on the Shipwrecks of •seasonal part-time starting at $6 Lake Michigan. Please remember those per hour (+ tips) that volunteered to review the Constitution •nautical experience helpfiil and By-laws, a discussion will be held this (yet, willing to train) evening following the general meeting. •hospitality & coordination skills required SUE Thank you in advance for your help and •minimum age of 18 years old DIESEL SERVICE, INC. dedication. Also mark your calendars for •performance based raises Tuesday, May 4th. Our Life Member Office 414.525.0136 •alternate compensation available Recognition Dinner, featuring a Costumes •subject to random drug testing program Cell Pfione 414.690.8925 Classics Fashion Show II by the Friends of Pager 414.917.3095 the Milwaukee Rep. Theater, will begin with E-mail inquiries with subject 22737 8 Mile Rd. cocktails at 6 PM. Please R.S.V.P. by "crew application" to: Muskego, WI 53150 Friday, April 30th. ^ [email protected] Powerboat News dcneauieai by George Finch, Powerboat Chairperson by Sally Miles-Heuer he Power Boater's Breakfast held on February 22nd was a huge success with approximately 100 guests plus Bob and Jane Knollenberg and their committee he Milwaukee Bay Women's Sailing of omelette flippers, kitchen cooks, bar tenders and table workers. A lot of credit Organization (MBWSO) invites all T also goes to the Club staff and workers who assisted with the success of this event. Tinterested women skippers and crew to join us at the Spring meeting on The Power Boater's annual Gambler's Getaway is a sell out again this year. Mike Tuesday March 30. Gome to SSYC early Dziubek, Joy Dziubek, and Erv and Gene Blumner have done a great job in planning for Taco Tuesday. The meeting begins at this event. There will be a follow up report in the next issue. Hope there will be some 7 PM. big winners. New skippers and boats are welcome! The next Power Races will be held six Monday evenings, Boater's event will be sponsored alternately by MYC and SSYC. the Wine Tasting Party The Monday night 2004 racing season to be hosted April 24th dates will be June 14 & 28, July 5 & 19, by Barry and Pat and August 2 &16. Goodstein and Sharon For more information, contact Fran Aring Hanbury. Due to the (414-481-2600; [email protected]), or popularity of this event, Sally Miles Heuer (262-786-8731; the reservation policy [email protected]). ^ will be as follows. •Reservations will not Plan to join us for the be accepted until April 6th and club members Children's Easter are limited to two guests (one guest Egg Hunt couple per member couple or two guests of More than 100 members and their guests enjoyed the Power - Saturday, April 10, 2004 one single member). Boater's Breakfast on February 22nd. Here, the omelette The Club member is making trio had a brief break in the action but were kept busy the ' Mark your calendar and plan to responsible for total entire time. From left; Ed Fennig, Craig Heser and Russ Berg. Photo by George Finch attend this special family event. payment at the event, Gather at SSYC at 11 AM, we move or house charge to their on to the Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 account. AM at South Shore Park. •Cancellations will not be accepted after April 16th. After the Egg Hunt, return to SSYC As in the past, the committee along with Bar manager Jim Shilling will have some for lunch at 12 Noon, followed by an special wines to sample, and Chef Peter and his crew will have an outstanding Easter Video Program! assortment of hors d'oeuvres, desserts and "you name it" to provide all with a pleas• ant evening. A special visit is planned by the It's not too early to start planning for the Thursday night events. On May 27th Craig Easter Bunny with treats for all of and Joan Lake, Tom and Donna Budnik and Wayne and Lynne Happel will host the your special somebunnys. Chili Dump and Flare Shoot. So, gather your old and expired flares and learn how to Price: $3.00 Adults and Children. use them. Also it is a good time to be sure that the First Mate and others that travel with you are also familiar. We plan (weather permitting) on also having a firefighting This event fills up fast - RSVP today! demonstration and practice, so bring your fire extinguishers. Call 414.481.2331 With launch date not too far off it's time to get those projects done so all will be ready when the day comes. I hope everyone is looking fonward to a safe and enjoyable Sponsored by the SSYC Juniors and the SSYC 2004 boating season, Auxiliary FONS & C^PANY Foam Rubber Established in CTp RODUCTA^ 5032 W. 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Scott Bruesewitz you on Saturday, April 24, 2004. teamed up with Liquor Box to take the T-10 section in a close battle that came down to the last day. Scott commented that it was an The Milwaukee Bay PHRF Fleet will interesting experience sailing on another boat after taking Contuma• sponsor the 12th annual "Crew Search cious down the last few years. The opportunity to learn how others Get Together." This event will be held manage their boats and compare deck layouts, crew positioning and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at South Shore boat handling techniques was almost as valuable as a few days of FL Yacht Club in Milwaukee. Snacks and sunshine in the dead of winter I'm sure Scott would be more than willing to share his beverages will be provided. observations for the price of a drink next time you catch him at the Club. The "Crew Search Get Together" is when The T-10 Midwinter Championship was a new event this year and sailed in conjunction skippers who are looking for crew and with the St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta. The event looks to be a success and there are prospective crew members meet. The a few Milwaukee Fleet boats already gearing up for a trip south next winter. Mike purpose of the get together is to help Dziubek told me that when shopping for new a vehicle it's always important to keep skippers meet and bring new crew long distance towing in mind. Hmmm... members into sailboat racing on Lake Michigan. Information about everyone We held our T-10 Spring meeting on March 11 at SSYC to finalize plans for the 2004 will be collected, printed and distributed. season. A number of our fleet intend to take advantage of the opportunity to sail in a All ages and levels of ability are welcome 45+ boat section at the Chicago NOOD'S so we decided to replace the date conflicting to attend. Wind Point race with a new event hosted by MYC, the Great Gate Race. The Rum Cup, definitely one of the season highlights, will be expanded this year to include the Additional information can be obtained by 210 fleet. The thought of additional donations of rum towards the party overruled any contacting Helen "Cookie" Mueller at 414- concern of taxing the Race Committee but we will be looking for lots of help from 744-9585 or Mike Kuptz at 414-481-2331. anyone interested in watching tight match racing done by some very competitive skippers and crews. The Grand Prix will continue to be a non-season counter but I LET'S GET TOGETHER I there will be a T-10 section offered if our traditional number of entries holds. In the APRIL 24, 2004 hopes of grabbing the Queen's Cup we elected to sail as part of the PHRF fleet with 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM the appropriate rating for the sail selection chosen by individual boats (although I suspect more than a few friendly wagers will be placed within the fleet!). South Shore Yacht Club As we start gearing up for the coming season we'll be keeping an eye on 2005 when 2300 East Nock Street we'll be hosting the T-10 North American Championships. It's never too early to start Milwaukee, Wisconsin planning and we will be soliciting support from all fleets to continue the reputation of 414-481-2331 Milwaukee Bay events being first class. E-mail - [email protected] web site - www.ssyc.org Looking forward to some of those warm breezes in our own backyard soon... Work Party! SSYC's Easter Brunch has Something for Everybunny! Sunday, April 11, 2004 Saturday, April 17, 2004 - Slip & Waterfront Work Party. All hands on deck - report for duty at 8 AM and help us get the piers open and ready for the season! Weather Gauge, LLC A parade of tasty treats, plus all the traditional brunch favorites. We'll Marine Sereices - Yacht Delivery be serving old fashioned carved ham, leg of lamb, kielbasa, fresh Brian Bartel omelettes and of course, delicious holiday desserts. USCG Licensed Captain 10 AM to 2 PM WWW. WGath GT" CJ31196 .COfTI Adults $19.95 - Children under 12 - $10.25 1043 South Webster Ave. 920.819.3891 Green Bay, WI 54301 l»ian9weather-gatige.coni RSVP a Must - Call 414-481-2331 Today! ^ S.YX. Winter Fun Day in Bay View 1954 by James Hutchison YEAR BOOK outh Shore Yacht Club continued our commitment to community Sinvolvement by participating in the South Shore Park Watch's "Winter Fun Day in Bay View". Club members Jim Blackwood and Bruce Nason were joined by SSYC Juniors Tim Dondero and Kyle Putney manning the booth at the South Shore Park's Pavillion. Blackwood, also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Juniors, Dondero and Putney, demonstrated knot tying while Nason spoke of SSYC's history, programs and community involvement. IVIore than 30 Bay View Community organiza• tions provided fun and information to the hundreds of attendees. >' This is the second year bM)KING BACK that SSYC has partici• Fifty years ago this photo was part of the Compass Yearbook. pated. Door prizes were also donated for Photo from the Rick Schultz collection. the event. The South Shore Park Watch sponsored the activities with help from the South Shore Farmer's Market group. The SSYC Entertainment Committee Invites you to attend Our Derby Day/Welcome Aboard Spring Fling Saturday, May 1st The festivities begin at 2 PM as we prepare for the broadcast of the Kentucky Derby. Sip Mint Juleps and get tips from "Tanqueray" as to who will win the Derby that day! New members from 2003 and 2004 are especially encouraged to attend! 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