VOLUME XIX / ISSUE 2 March / April 2021 CONTENTS On the Cover... Bridges of Ashtabula County ...... 4 The Netcher Road Bridge in Jefferson Township is just one of Rules of the Road ...... 8 nineteen picturesque covered bridges found in Ohio’s Ashtabula ’s Cup ...... 10 County. Cruisers Call to Get Involved ...... 12 Photo by Tom Madura If These Docks Could Talk ...... 15 EYC Foundation Update ...... 18 Officers What’s the Good Word ...... 20 Commodore Vincent Cifelli ...... 450-2448 Standing by us [email protected] Seasonal Reminders ...... 22 V/C David Sanner ...... 450-0667 House Committee through these [email protected] R/C Harvey Downey ...... 434-2517 Dock Committee [email protected] tough times... F/C Mike Squeglia ...... 392-8491 From the Bridge Grounds Committee During these uncertain times the Erie Club [email protected] and the publishers of their LOG magazine would like by Vice Commodore David Sanner David Wagner ...... (Club) 453-4931 to send out a heartfelt thank you to all the Secretary / Treasurer advertisers in the LOG magazine both past and [email protected] present. It is through your advertising that we are Who would have imagined a year Directors able to put together this informative magazine and ago the world would be facing a P/C Peter Lund ...... 840-4392 bring it to the members and guests of the EYC. pandemic? Fast forward to this March and, while still fighting the [email protected] Without your generous LOG advertisers none of pandemic, there appears to be light The winter cold and COVID didn’t Alex Nagle ...... 397-9389 [email protected] this would be possible. Even as they deal with the at the end of the tunnel in the form keep many of our members from of vaccines. So it goes for the Erie enjoying great food at the Club. Jeffery Benson ...... 397-9784 difficulties placed upon their own businesses they Yacht Club. Chef Michelle and her team have [email protected] continue to support the Club and this LOG mag- been busy revising the menu to Russ Thompson ...... 434-0485 azine. Therefore we strongly urge you to support Your Club has survived very well include some new additions which [email protected] through this troubling time by find- them in return. Whether you are looking for a new I think you will really enjoy. Michael Mashyna ...... 881-8203 ing creative ways to carry on the car, repairing your current ride, doing some home [email protected] Erie Yacht Club experience. This Your club managers and staff are Carrie Knox ...... 566-3334 improvements, or looking for a caretaker for an winter didn’t allow us to enjoy at the ready to ramp up the activities elderly relative, please consider all the LOG adver- the many fun activities we are ac- as soon as possible. You can count [email protected] tisers first when making your choices. Just as they customed to, but Spring is on the on Thursday Night Happy Hours to Neal Baker ...... 440-7334 have considered the EYC members when deciding to horizon bringing with it the start of be in full swing come this summer. [email protected] support the continuing publication of the Club’s LOG the boating season, kicked off by In the meantime, stop down and through their advertising. opening day ceremonies. enjoy a meal and Think Spring! Contributors to this Issue

Directory Tom Madura Club House ...... 453-4931 Club House Fax ...... 453-6182 Jack McKibben Fuel Dock/Guard House..... 456-9914 Canoe House ...... 453-6368 Dianne Cunningham EYC Web: www.erieyachtclub.org E-mail: [email protected] P/C Gib Loesel EYC Catering: Elizabeth Dougan 453-4931 or [email protected] Dan & Kathy Dundon Mailing address: P.O. Box 648 • Erie, PA 16512 Char Mashyna LOG Photographer Volunteers: Tom & Cindy Madura Danielle Adamowicz

Scan to learn Created, Designed and Published by Steel Dragon Studios. about the Erie Yacht Club 5326 Washington Ave. • Erie, PA. 16509 • (814) 969-4602 - 3 - In the 1995 film “The Bridges of Much like lighthouses, covered About 14,000 covered bridges Madison County”, Clint Eastwood bridges were originally very prac- have been built in the United States, plays a photographer for National tical structures, but today harken mostly in the years 1825 to 1875. Geographic magazine, on assign- back to an earlier time and have a Today, surviving bridges are ment to photograph covered bridges sort of romantic, nostalgic appeal numbered at fewer than 1,000 by in Madison, County, Iowa. The main to them. Also, like lighthouses, they the United States Department of plot involves an affair with Meryl act as magnets for tourists and Transportation. Streep, the consequences on both photographers, who can’t resist their lives, and lots of soul-search- their physical charm. ing. But really, it was all about the (continued on next page) bridges. (Not really - I just needed a good introduction.)

- 4 - - 5 - There are 19 covered bridges in Another advantage of touring these Bridges Of Ashtabula County, including one bridges is that most of them are lo- recently built which is the longest cated in the heart of Ohio wine Ashtbula one in the United States - the new country, giving you a choice of win- Smolen-Gulf bridge, dedicated on eries to visit during the day. County August 26, 2008. The bridge is 613 Cindy and I spent several days last (continued from previous page) ft. long and stands 93 ft. above the Fall photographing these bridges, Ashtabula River. If you are a fan of covered bridg- and we thought you might enjoy the es, or just want to know what all If you are interested, one of the photos. the fuss is about, you don’t have to best sources of information is the Note: That neither Clint Eastwood travel far. Although New website for the annual Ashtabula nor Meryl Streep were sighted. states, and Vermont in particular, Covered Bridge Festival: are famous for their covered bridg- www.coveredbridgefestival.org. es, there are plenty in Pennsylvania, and nearby Ashtabula County, Ohio There you will find detailed infor- is a treasure-trove of them. mation on each bridge, as well as maps to direct you on a driving tour to visit each one.

- 6 - - 7- This is only a brief coverage of the Rules of the Road. For more infor- mation contact the following organi- zations:

• The Erie Power Squadron https:// www.usps.org/localusps/erie/

• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary http:// • The Crossing Rule: www.cgaux.org/boatinged/ If the give-way vessel does not All boats have a danger zone take the required action in this • Boat U.S. https://www.boatus.org/ from 12 o’clock (dead ahead) or any of the other situations, courses/

to 4 o’clock (112.5 degrees star- then the stand-on vessel oper- board - the right). In a crossing ator must be prepared to take Loose Ends: action to avoid collision. situation, the boat in the danger 1. When boating near the west side zone (ahead and to the right) is At night, if you see a red light of the Club, keep an eye out for the the stand-on vessel. The give- crossing right-to-left in front of sailing school boats. They are just way vessel must stop or slow you, you need to change your learning the rules of the road. down and let the stand-on course. If you see a green light vessel pass. crossing from left-to-right, you 2. As you pass the outer buoys and are the stand-on vessel, and in the Club basin there is a 5MPH should maintain course and and no wake zone. Please respect speed. this rule. There may be members on their boats, in their slip that may not appreciate your wake. 3. On the days and evenings that the sailors are having their races When you were of age to drive a For most situations, boats that en- There is a “Pecking Order” that all non-racers please give them car, you first had to take a written counter one another are designated can be used as a simplified memo- wide berth. It’s challenging enough driving test. After you passed the as one of the following: ry aid to determine right of way for written test you had to pass an ac- to deal with the natural wind and Give-Way Vessel vessels of different types. The lower waves without additional challeng- tual driving test. Do you realize in most vessel on the list is the give- Pennsylvania there is no age restric- If you are the Give-Way vessel, you es of boater’s wakes, obstructing must act as if the “stand-on” vessel way vessel, and must stay out of the their path or interfering with their tion to operate a power boat 25hp way of the vessels that are higher on or less? If you were born before has the right to keep going the way planned strategies. the list: At night, a head-on situa- January 1, 1982 you can buy any size it is going. It is your responsibility to • The Meeting Rule: tion exists when both the red boat you like without ever taking signal your intentions to the stand- • Vessels not under command When two boats meet head-on, and the green running lights any boater safety course. I think we on vessel, and it is your responsibili- • Vessels restricted in their ability both boats are required to turn are seen at the same time. have all encountered a few of these ty to maneuver your boat around the to maneuver starboard (to the right) to avoid Pass port to port, red to red. people. Last summer my wife was other in a safe manner. • Vessels constrained by draft the other. thrown off her seat when a large Stand-On Vessel power boat passed so close that we If you are the Stand-On vessel, it is • Fishing vessels engaged in fishing, didn’t have time to turn. your responsibility to acknowledge with gear deployed the intended actions of the give-way The following is a brief review of • Sailing vessels the inland rules of the road. vessel. You must also maintain your current course and speed until the • Power driven vessels On a beautiful weekend afternoon, give-way vessel passes, or you enter the bay may be covered with all a dangerous situation. The main situations of collision types of vessels not complying with risk are overtaking, meeting head- on and crossing. the rules. Even if you don’t know them, they can get you in trouble on References: the water. Even if you think you are • The Overtaking Rule: The former is the give-way • PA Boating Handbook following the rules, when there is vessel and the latter are the Any vessel overtaking any • Chapman Piloting something that you can do to avoid stand-on vessel. This rule ap- other vessel must keep out of • Boat US Study-guide-navigation rules a collision - you must do it... even if the way of the vessel being plies even if the overtaking you have to deviate from a different vessel is propelled by wind. • Electronic Code of Federal Regulations overtaken. Part 83-Navigational Rules navigational rule.

- 8 - - 9 - The Deed of Gift of the Amer- ica’s Cup is the chief apparatus that administers the rules to make a lawful challenge for the Cutter Valkyrie II, was a British racing yacht that was the unsuccessful challenger of America’s Cup and the rules to the 1893 America’s Cup race against American . No British Yacht conduct the races. The current Club has held the cup since the race was founded. version is the third revision of the original 1852 deed. The Competition The original format of the race was to have a race (or a series of After the 1881 Cup match, The race itself has had many rule races) between two sailing . the of- changes and amendments to the The definition of what constitutes ficially returned the Cup to original Deed of Gift through the a sailing yacht being debated and George L. Schuyler, the sole years. To fully understand these changed through the years. One surviving member of the syn- changes you will first need a brief yacht known as the defender, rep- dicate that owned America to explanation of the race itself. resents the yacht club that current- Although almost all sporting events History The prize a beautiful silver cup ly holds the America’s Cup and the rewrite the deed to discourage in the past year have been deeply originally known as the “R.Y.S. 100 The America’s Cup is not an annu- second yacht known as the chal- affected by the Covid Pandemic it The story of the America’s Cup Cup” ( with inland-based yacht clubs from al event and from what I could tell lenger, represents the club that is brings us all a little more hope of a begins and ends with the “Deed of 100 referring to its price in English challenging the Cup. is pretty much held when there is challenging for the cup. return to “normalcy” when an event Gift”. Much like America’s own Con- Pounds) was renamed after the This revised Deed also incor- enough formidable competition to like the America’s Cup continues stitution it has been amended and first race to ‘America’s Cup’. After- (continued on next page) porated these changes: that warrant a race, and a challenge is on, that being said at the time of modified many times through the ward the cup was donated to the made. It also does not run during this writing the (The se- years, as well as being the subject (NYYC) New York Yacht Club un- the challenger’s yacht club’s an- wartime as an international event it ries of races used to determine the of many court cases throughout the der the terms of the Deed of Gift. nual regatta must take place on most assuredly could promote fur- challenger for the America’s Cup) world. Making the “Auld Mug” available for the sea or on an arm of the sea, ther conflict amongst nations. As ev- is being delayed due to Covid - 19 perpetual international competition. and the challenging yacht must idenced by the fact that this year will concerns in Auckland. The first race took place in It is inscribed with the names of the sail to the site of the contest on only be the 36th running of the race , England around the Isle of yachts that competed for it, with the her own bottom, as the yacht since its inception 170 years ago. The most watched race in the world Wight in 1851. In the race the schoo- matching base being added twice to America crossed the Atlantic to of was planned to go on off ner America with its radical new accommodate additional names. the coast of on March design (for the day) “horizoned” first win the Cup in England. 6th - 15th, 2021 with the 36th run- the rest of the fleet. It left the other Oddly enough in the entire ning of the America’s Cup however contenders so far behind in fact history of the America’s Cup with the delays in place visit: www. that it left who was only four countries have man- americascup.com. for the most up observing the contest to ask who aged to secure the Cup and to date schedule. finished second? to which another England is not one of them. observer replied “There is no sec- When you discuss the America’s ond Ma’lady” It is interesting to note that Cup and its history, you are not just George L Schuyler’s signature talking about the races themselves appears on the deed of gift used but the history of all boat design today, an EYC connection in that mirrored through the rule changes EYC member Tom Schuyler is a of this great race through the years. ”America” winning the first cup in 1851 decedent of George. thus changing the name to the America’s Cup. - 10 - Americas Cup class boats also The trophy has been held by New America’s Cup use an aerofoil, The main York Yacht Club (NYYC) from 1857 Everything You Wanted to Know works exactly the same way as an until 1983 in which time the cup was (continued from previous page) airplane wing, only rotated to stand defended successfully 24 times after up straight, rather than lie flat. finally being defeated by the Royal What defined a yacht to be eligible Yacht Club’s II. This to compete for the cup has changed For this years cup challenge the 75 is in fact the longest recorded win- through the years. At first, the match- ft. monohhulls will race mostly in ning streak (by time) of any orga- es were raced between schooners “flight” at roughly 4 times true wind nized sport. that were 65-90 ft. at the waterline speed, up to 50 knots. These yachts The modern racing yachts log thousands and were usually owned by wealthy are a true hybrid between plane and This years 36th running of the race of hours in design and millions of dollars sportsman. This culminated with the boat. With rapid advancements in promises to be another exciting out- to develop which results in as much a J-class regattas of the 1930’s. World design, technology and construction ing. You have to look very closely at spacecraft as a boat. materials in recent years it seams this year’s contenders to notice the War II had caused a twenty year in the past these have com- what constitutes an eligible “Yacht” subtle differences between yachts, break from any challenge for the puter adjustable flaps on the foils, changes with every new challenge with hull shape being the most ob- cup so in order to stimulate inter- run by complex electronics and hy- for the cup. It often seems that the vious difference. Each boat striding est in the race once again the NYYC draulics custom designed by each winner of the race is determined as toward designs with maximum lift made changes to the deed of gift to team. These systems are set up by much in the courtroom and drawing and minimal drag. Equally critical now allow smaller less expensive 12 A few of the group of EYC members who traveled to Chicago in 2016 to take in the software and tuned to deliver max- board as it is on the water. are the skills of the helmsman and meter class yachts to compete. This Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series. imum performance under the cur- trimmers making constant adjust- class was used from 1958 until 1987. rent wind and wave conditions. Subsequently being replaced in For the 1983 America’s Cup match, The 35th edition of the race in 2017 ments to keep the boat in “flight” at 1990 by the International America’s the Royal Yacht Squadron, featured a smaller version of the high speeds. Unlike the (continued on next page) Cup Class until 2007. At this point the “Challenger of Record”, con- 2013 racers. These AC50’s featured the race was such a milestone that tracted with New York Yacht Club a winged sail, carbon fiber construc- it had created its own class of racing member, Paul Madden, to create tion and “L” shaped daggerboards. yachts (AC - Americas Cup Class) “The Challenger’s Cup”. Paul Mad- The class allowed hydraulic control den then contracted with Louis Vuit- of the and appendages. In 1970, for the first time in America’s ton to be the first sponsor of this Cup Motors and computer automation Cup history, multiple “international” series that led up to the main event. was banned in the class. With each challengers raced for the right to Louis Vuitton offered a trophy to the challenging team only allowed to challenge for the cup held by the winner of the challenger selection build one AC50 for competition and New York Yacht Club, the defend- series. The winner was to be named ultimately only six boats were built. er. (Keyword being “international” the “Challenger” and allowed to because in 1964, for example, two race for the cup. This year’s Chal- It was held on the Great Sound in British challengers competed for the lengers Cup series is sponsored by and the challenger, Emir- right to challenge the NYYC.) Prada and subsequently named The ates , won by a Prada Cup. score of 7 to 1 over the defender, Oracle Team USA. Another major change in what was eligible to race was the 2010 Amer- One of the most dramatic ad- ica’s Cup which raced 90 ft. water- vancements in the past decade or line multihull yachts (catamarans) so has been the introduction of foils after a long legal battle. The best into yacht design. Which essentially of three “deed of gift” match was blurred the lines between boat and held in Valencia, Spain. The victo- airplane. There are a number of dif- rious then ferent types of foils with each design elected to run the 2013 edition of the having its pros and cons in regard to cup race in AC72 foiling, wing-sail speed, maneuverability and ability catamarans in which the cup was to achieve full flight in the shortest successfully defended. time. These foils (technically hydro- foils) operate much the same as an airplane wing but instead of lifting it into the air like an airplane wing hy- drofoils lift the boats out of the wa- ter thus decreasing resistance to the water and increasing speed.

- 13 - The 36th America’s Cup Contenders Are:

NYYC - American / United States Patriot - Exec. Director / Skipper The Americans partnered with Airbus designers and have committed to aerodynamics over hydrodynamics. The extreme, fighter plane-style nosecone bow protrudes clear of the water: which makes it defiant by its original name and by nature.

INEOS - Team UK/United Kingdom Britannia - Team Principal / Skipper Whereas Luna Rossa’s bow is plumb and ETNZ has a dreadnought bow the UK has a sensible shoe - a blunt dreadnought bow. Ahoy Mates! Britannia is also the widest boat, which will aid stability on the water and bow-on, resembles a wave form as the gunwale swoops up to After months of the hiatus due slablike topsides to COVID, the Cruising Fleet Board I’m writing to you in this LOG article (with motivation and encourage- to encourage you to think about do- ment from our Commodore, Vin- ing more with your beloved Club’s More, do you want to help one of Cruising Fleet. During the last few our Erie Yacht Club charitable or- Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team/Italy nie Cifelli) is planning for a great season. But we need you! years, we have enjoyed much fun ganizations, including the Reyburn Luna Rossa and camaraderie. To advance our Sailing School, the Charity Regatta, - Team Director/ Skipper You may have received a call from Cruising Fleet goals, we ask you to or the Frolic on the Bay, to advance one or two of us, asking for your in- their goals? Luna Rossa’s design has aggressive, albeit elegant, aesthetics with a consider the following... It’s so easy! put and interest in helping us plan Can you make a reservation? Can matt black finish and a bold red Prada stripe. The boat’s low profile will the upcoming season. E-mails and If you answered yes to any of minimize aerodrag in flight. The sheerline flows from the bow to the you envision a trip that only takes a these ideas, we need you. We have waterline transom in a dramatic, torpedo-like taper - a clean exit calls have been done; we are look- few calls to arrange? Do you love an ing for volunteers. Consider this reached out to many of you via email event and have a dream on how you or a personal phone call. Now it is another request and opportunity for can make it happen for your fellow you to get involved. up to you to respond. Volunteers Cruising Fleet members? are needed to carry on the fun and Emirates Team New Zealand/New Zealand Although your Cruising Fleet has a Do you have an idea for “Cruise grow our Cruising Fleet. Consider tentative calendar set (go to the EYC Day Tuesdays” (happening the third this your personal invitation to par- Te Aihe website to access the calendar), we Tuesday of every month)? Would ticipate in planning the future fun - Helmsman still need your ideas. We are putting you love to host a dock party? Do of the Fleet. It doesn’t happen with- Beam-on, Te Aihe is slender, low-profile and dedicated to minimal a call out for new members; cap- you have the ability to make a run out you. Think about what you can aerodynamic drag and turbulence, however, it’s also the most conven- tains, sailors and social members to the Sheraton or the new Oliver’s bring to our Cruising Fleet and get tional of the boats. Like Luna Rossa, the reverse sheerline flows down included. Restaurant happen? Do you think involved! to the waterline transom. The narrow stern will incur minimal drag to you could plan a great raft off or We. Need. You! get airborne quickly. beach party? Do you cruise to a Dianne and Bob Cunningham at: place that you’ve enjoyed that you’d [email protected]; like others to go? Do you often talk The America’s Cup is “The Race” sors to make it all happen. Which is hours to produce its AC75, “Defiant”. [email protected] or to your friends about destinations Karen and Brad Carns at: in the world of yachting but it is not where fundraising and management Eight years ago it was estimated that that you love and want to share with just about the world’s best sailors. skills come in handy. As you might the bill for winning the 2013 cup was [email protected]; others? Do you want to make Vene- [email protected] In order to create a viable challenge expect competing for the cup is roughly 300 million dollars! tian Night an even bigger success? for the Cup of course you need a very expensive with modern teams Or call/text Dianne at: 814-873-4756 seasoned crew but also a world spending in excess of 100 million US Lets Race... or Karen at 814-881-5367 class yacht designer and a team dollars. This year of wealthy entrepreneurs and spon- reported more than 100,000 design

- 14 - INTERLUDE - GEORGE TRIPS George Briggs went sailing on the bay THRU ELYSIAN FIELDS On August thirty-first He saw a storm a’ coming up Then George was “star boat” racing But thot he’d seen the worst. With a “blonde” jib tender beaming As he and blondie led the fleet! The day the Gilmore Race was run There’s proof that Geo. was dreaming. When clouds hung black and low; That day he said, “Hell, I’m not proud, BACK TO SORDID REALITY I’ll gladly take a tow.” But not his crew, for wide awake But this was something else again, He howled for help galore Another kind of horse; And “BETSY ROSS” who heard the call The thunder flashed and lightning roared Soon had them both ashore. To Make the matter worse. One sudden streak! A blinding flash! A deck chair and glass soon proved These things sure happen fast. Their therapeutic worth; Poor George was OUT. A frame was split A slug that size would bring most any The top blew off his . Guy right back to earth. Yes, Sailor George is with us still, E’en better than before, A while back I had to replace my There are many legends from Most if not all his Punk Poems are But wants no further dealing with old worn out social security card EYC history, but most will some- in safe keeping with the ECHS. My which got me to thinking (again) day be forgotten some will not, at brother Richard made copies of A certain chap named Thor. about who and why I first regis- least for a while. Example: each them many years ago and gifted me (ARE you Thor? Tho am I. Thith horth tered. Well that in itself is a whole New Year’s day we drink our Tom these copies. Now 350 words later Back riding ithn’t what it’th cracked up new story, but the short version is: and Jerry’s out of the Chet Curriden comes “proof” of George Briggs vs. to be, ith it?) when I was about 14 George Briggs Glass and we remember the legend Thor. (contractor and club member) was of “Chester” the Master Mixer and He’d rather that this bozo Thor’ building what is now known as “B” his guardianship of Rip Sawdey’s If These Docks Could Talk, They When felling extra chipper dock, he hired me to dive for the secret formula. Now the story lives Would Say, “Thank You legends for Would think of other things to do tools that were constantly dropped on because his name is close to our leaving us with so many fun things Than welding up his zipper in the water, thus in order to get lips and some curious new member to remember!” (George’s, that is.) paid I had to have a social security always asks the question, who was number. (End of short story) this guy? Thus, once a year the story He’d rather sail ‘neath sunny skies is told, and the legend is kept alive. Like all us older eggs Now I started thinking about And keep his shirts and sail unscorched George and the legend that his Star Bob Sternberg is another legend And hair upon his legs. Boat was hit by lightning, not only that could easily fade, he was the did it blow the top off the spar it club’s first Punk Poet Laureate. As •••• also welded the zipper on his trou- you read on (please keep going) his No folks, I ‘ve thot this matter o’er’ sers shut and burned the bottom legend will be kept alive through And here is what I think – of his deck shoes that were resting his masterful work and is going to across the side of the cockpit that authenticate the legend of George A guy could find a better way was trimmed with metal. (Proba- Briggs. To bum himself a drink!! bly not such a good idea) I can hear •••• the wheels turning and you are now From 1945 through 1958, Bob con- thinking what a tall sea tale this is! I tributed well over 150 Punk Poems know this how? I have “spun” this which appeared in the LOG. Bob’s story before and always the same use of words (some made up others reaction, Loesel you are full of “sea- he took a lot of liberties with) made weed!! Read on. fun out of the happenings around the club and/or an occasional poke at the Board of Directors.

- 16 - Grant to the Bayfront Maritime Center for the Grant to the Erie County Library to fund Grant to the YMCA for summer boating skills Grant to Regional Science Consortium to schooner Porcupine. maritime related books and programs. classes at the Bayfront Maritime Center. partially fund the nearshore weather buoy.

“Advancing maritime education, • J R Farrar and Treasurer Sue Ban- We’d also like to extend our Moving forward, 2021 may still be promoting youth and intercolle- ka have stepped down from the thanks to those who contributed to a challenging year for the Founda- giate sailing competition, and ex- Board with the expiration of their the Foundation through our year- tion. We hope to be able to host panding opportunities in boating.” terms. They both have been on the end appeal and from gifts me- the Boathouse Party in July but The EYC Foundation now has a Board since its inception and their morializing deceased EYC mem- that is not a certainty. We plan on new mission statement and we service has been invaluable and bers. Over $19,000 was raised to conducting another online auction look forward to fulfilling that mis- greatly appreciated. support our grant programs. The in July and would appreciate spon- sion in the year ahead and beyond. next grant cycle will open in April sorships as well as auction items. • We’d like to welcome two new Work continues on creating goals 2021. Should you know of a non- We’re also excited that Commo- Trustees, Michelle Griffith-Aresco and action steps to ensure our profit with programs that meet our dore Vinnie Cifelli has named the and Rick Seibel. Rick has taken on success. mission, please direct them to our Foundation to be the beneficiary the task of being the Treasurer and website. of the Charity Regatta this year. Committed Board members are is proving to be quite diligent! They We’re looking forward to working essential to the success of any join fellow Board members Alex And speaking of websites, Bill with Charity Regatta Chair Mike nonprofit. With the end of our fis- Cox, Andy Kalivoda, Jim McBrier, Lasher is now creating a new web- Bova and his committee to make cal year in October, there were Laurie Root and Jack Schultz. site for the Foundation with guid- this year’s event a fun day for all. several changes to the Foundation ance from Russ Thompson. We • The immediate past commo- Board. expect the new site to be up and Should you have any questions dore of the Erie Yacht Club also running in March. It will allow us regarding the Foundation or wish • Our thanks to Bill Lasher who serves on the Board. We’d like to be more effective in keeping the to learn more about how you can has completed his term as Board to thank P/C Bill Gloekler for his website up to date as well as man- support it, please feel free to reach Chair. Bill was a fearless leader wisdom and advice this past year aging online donations. Our new out to me or any of our Board as we waded through a difficult and welcome P/C Peter Lund. email address: members. year as a result of Covid-19 and [email protected] was responsible for the success is already up and running. Char Mashyna, Chair of the online auction. Bill Lillis Erie Yacht Club Foundation and I have been elected as Vice Chair and Chair of the Foundation respectively.

- 18 - - 19 - As we enjoy the spring weather Nobody has found a substitute for Land was created to provide a place Samuel Eliot Morison (1887-1976) and fitting out our boats for the sea- the sweet chuckling of water like the for boats to visit. was an American historian noted for son we will take another opportuni- laughter of young girls that you hear - Brooks Atkinson his works of maritime history and ty to share some Good Words about outside the hull while lying in a small American history that were both au- life on the water. As every year at yacht’s bunk. Will anyone dare tell me that busi- thoritative and popular. He received this time, we have taken these from - Samuel Elliot Morison ness is more entertaining that fooling his Ph.D. from Harvard University in the book of nautical quotations our around among boats? He must never 1912, and taught history at the uni- friends Brooksie (Dave Brooks) and The wonder is always new that any have seen a boat, or never seen an of- versity for 40 years. He won Pulitzer P/C Gib Loesel presented to us many sane man can be a sailor. fice who says so... Prizes for Admiral of the Ocean Sea years ago. We hope you enjoy these - Ralph Waldo Emerson - Robert Louis Stevenson (1942), a biography of Christopher Good Words and join us in thanking Columbus, and John Paul Jones: Gib and Brooksie for their interest and Of course I am lonely at sea, but one I advise all sound cruisers to anchor A Sailor’s Biography (1959). encouragement. suffers less on the ocean in that re- properly in a harbor, not tie up at a In 1942, he was commissioned to

spect than in the heart of London. “marina”, the yachtmen’s slum. write a history of United States naval He that will not sail ‘til all dangers are - Sir Walter Raleigh - Samuel Eliot Morison operations in World War II, which over must never put to sea. was published in 15 volumes between - Thomas Fuller The sea lures the unwary with the We hope these include a few you 1947 and 1962. promise of , but it harbors never heard before? Be sure to send a The pleasures of being becalmed had great risk. favorite of yours to us at: Over the course of his career, Mor- been worn threadbare; there is a limit - Hayden Stone [email protected] ison received eleven honorary doc- to untutored star gazing... to maybe include in future EYC log toral degrees, and garnered numer- - Charles Landry The sea belongs to us all, and every articles? ous literary prizes, military honors, and national awards from both for- aspect of it, from halcyon calm to When we take quotes from Gib and Always sail defensively in fog. Keep in eign countries and the United States, howling hurricane, is fraught with Brooksie’s book, the selections are mind that you may run across people including the Legion of Merit, and the beauty. more-or-less random. Since by hap- who don’t know what they are doing. Presidential Medal of Freedom. - Samuel Elliot Morison penstance three were from Samuel - Perry Lewis Elliot Morison, we thought maybe we Again, we find ourselves with one would learn a little more about him? closing quote: I want a boat that drinks six, eats four and sleeps two. The chance for mistakes is about equal to the number of crew squared. - Ernest K. Gann - Ted Turner

- 20 - - 21 - 2021 will be another year of uncer- • TRAILERS • If you intend on Dry Sailing your • Remember: If your boat is still on tainty with government guidelines vessel this year please remember the grounds on Opening Day and the for safe social gatherings changing A) Trailers will no longer be stored to fill out a Boating Use Application yard crew had to move your boat to on a weekly basis, so be aware of on the Club grounds during the with the Front Office to obtain the prepare for Opening Day. The owner the most recent guidelines. Most summer for members who do not appropriate seasonal sticker. Ves- will be charged $40.00 for the move importantly use your own common pay Winter Storage for their boats. sels found on the property without plus the $250.00 fine. To avoid the sense and be considerate of your B) Slip holders with trailered boats the proper Dry Sail sticker will find charge please schedule your launch fellow members in regards to wear- who winter store off Club proper- their boat locked up. as soon as possible. ing a mask around the Club. Social ty can bring their boats to the Club distance whenever possible. With • Kayak racks are reserved for those • Control your car speed to 15 mile after April 15th. The empty trailers that requested a slot on a rack. If per hour. everyone doing there part we can all must be off the property within 48 get past this pandemic safely. you need a slot for your kayak see hours of launch. the front office. DO NOT place your • No swimming in the Club Basin. • Schedule your Spring Launch date C) “Box” trailers are not permitted kayak on a rack if it has not been as- • Tie back all halyards. This is very by calling the Club office, 453-4931 to be stored on Club property. “Box” signed to you. annoying to members sleeping trailers approved prior to Septem- nearby. • Dock Rule 2. To summarize, this ber 2015 is grandfathered and will • All disposable winter tarps are stipulates that any vessel Winter continue to be issued Summer Dry to be disposed of in the large roll • Please police your dog’s deposits. off container located by the Lock- Stored on Club property not in its Sail and Winter Storage stickers. All • Dispose of all oils, old paint cans slip by Opening Day will be fined “box” trailers will be located in an er House. Do not use the Galley dumpsters. and batteries etc. in the area located $250.00. While this fine may not area designated by the Dockmaster. next to the maintenance garage. necessarily clear the property of the D) Any Dry Sail craft, box trailer, or • Remembers that the trash dump- winter stored boats, it certainly will sters are here for all members use • FISHING catch the attention of the owner to trailer that is not winter stored at the Club cannot be brought to the and that disposing of trash from get moving in the spring. The major- home is not permitted. Fishing off the Erie Yacht Club prop- ity of the members make a concert- Club prior to April 1st and must be erty is reserved for members and ed effort to make our boats ready removed by October 31st. • After launching your boat, please their guest only. Members MUST be during launch season but there are police the area in which your boat present whenever a guest is on the too many others making no effort at was winter stored. Place all block- property. Please help your Club po- all. ing and shims in the pallets located lice this by not sending friends and in your area. family to the Club to fish without you. • If you have a medical reason for not being in the water by Opening Day, a letter or e-mail to the Dock Committee is due by May 15th. Send all correspondence to the General Manager.

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us with a memorial gift The Erie Yacht Club is pleased to The Rental Fleet consists of one, in their name. announce the return of the Rental two, and three person kayaks and Program for the summer of 2021. five J22 sailboats. Renters must Last summer we opened the pro- be EYC members and 18 years or gram by repurposing the second older. Sail a J-22 sailboat directly www.erieycfoundation.org story of the Canoe House, which into the bay from our rental dock was the Junior Sail classroom un- located on the west wall or launch til 2014, and converted it into the a kayak from within the EYC basin. Rental Loft. The Rental Loft hous- Enjoy time by yourself or grab a Serving the Erie Area Since 1945. es our rental staff, PFDs, paddles, friend and come take advantage of sailing equipment, and further in- your Presque Isle Bay! Please visit formation on the program. We our page at: conducted evening sailing races https://erieyachtclub.org/fleets/ and had groups organize and con- eyc-rentals for more information duct their own races last year and and await further updates in our we cannot wait to see you skippers next Log article. COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • INSTITUTIONAL on the water again this summer. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN 814/825-3456 • Fax: 814/825-4043

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All charges associated with slip or mooring occupancy must be paid prior to launch March & in any event by March 31st. April Any payment received after You don’t have to be a professional writer to contribute to Calendar of Calendar of the Erie Yacht Club’s LOG magazine. You don’t even have to be March 31st will be assessed a sailor, just someone with a tale to tell. a late penalty equal to 20% Club Events of the slip fee. So let’s avoid Club Events A tidbit from the history of the Club, an unusual vacation 3rd Easter Egg Hunt • 11 AM destination, or an epic boat race are all good story topics for No Events Scheduled at this Time those fines and remember to Weather Permitting your LOG magazine. Interesting stories come in all shapes and get your payment in on time. In the event of rain or snow you sizes. Please be advised that with the ever may “Visit the Easter Bunny” in the Ballroom changing Covid -19 precautionary LOG stories can be informational, like how to patch a hull, in- Complimentary Event spirational, as in the Lake Erie Solo challenge, or perhaps you’d guidelines in place, Club events No reservations required like to call some well deserved attention to another member’s may be added or canceled on short Lunch available in the Grill Room generosity to the Club or community. Stories can also be just notice. for a fee plain entertaining like surviving that cruising vacation with your in-laws. 4th Easter Sunday Brunch Please check the Club website often Dine In 11am - 2pm to determine the status of any Club Although a picture is worth a thousand words they are not a ne- Reservations Required cessity when submitting an article to the LOG. (Although if they event you are interested in attending Limited Seating of tables of 10 help tell the story they are still worth at least a couple hundred or fewer Special Takeout Menu words!). Pictures are greatly appreciated however, when at all Orders must be placed by April 1st possible, especially when dealing with specifics or a difficult www.erieyachtclub.org explanation. Reservations and Takeout Orders 453-4931 Ext. 202 or Online There are also no word count requirements, all article lengths are needed. Heck, you don’t even need to use proper gram- mar! The Log staff reviews and will correct any grammatical mishaps. Writers also have the opportunity to review the fin- ished article before it goes to press if they choose. You don’t have to be a great author like Mark Twain or William Shake- speare to submit a LOG article, but you may feel like one after seeing your story in print.

So c’mon all the cool kids are doin’ it! As a committee we are happy Late in the process it was decid- to report that the book entitled Erie ed to add a signature page like the Yacht Club, Continuing the Proud one in the 100 Year History Book, so Tradition 1995 -2020 which has members could record their signa- been in the making for 2 years has tures in EYC history. The book will now been sent to the publisher. To retail for $25.00. We charged $10.00 complete the process the commit- to add a signature and 119 signa- tee will receive two drafts for review tures will appear in the book so far. and corrections. When the first draft comes back We would like to applaud the 40+ there may be an opportunity to authors who have made contribu- add additional pages, if you missed tions in the form of stories and pic- your chance to add your signature tures. When the book is released it this will be the last chance. Just will have 120+ pages of stories and stop by the office with a nice sharp 100’s of pictures from the past 25 copy of your signature to make years. arrangements.