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FROM THE QUARTERDECK JUNE 2009 In June, the on my watch we stumbled, somewhat the FBYC scene from the neighboring Club embarks naively, more deeply into competi- property, and innate talents like Quen- on the Junior tive racing. Remembering my fi rst tin Jenkins, Cori Radke, Madeleine Program, in- CBYRA Junior Scheduling Meeting, I and Graeme Alderman, Austin Pow- cluding Opti- recall Ruthanna Jenkins’ gasp when I ers, Ben and Mary Catherine Buhl, Kids, Junior blithely volunteered FBYC to host the and others. Many of those young tal- Week, Laser 2004 Optimist Atlantic Coast Champi- ents rose steadily to join the top sailors and Opti Race onships to the skeptical glances from in the Bay and the nation, as refl ected Teams and larger Bay clubs with more estab- in recent reports in this newsletter and Opti Develop- lished programs. But, giving truth to on the FBYC website. The returning ment Team, under the leadership of the maxim “be careful what you ask Alejandro Cloos and Peter Strong will Jr. Div. Cdr. Jay Buhl, Lt. Cdr. Alison for,” we soon got a call from USODA lead them this year. Lennarz, Race Chair James Jacob, asking if we were serious. With our While some of our talented ju- and the respective Team Coordinators Board’s blessing, we went on to host niors will be with us a few more years Mary Buhl, Joe Roos and Ted Stead- an acclaimed regional regatta that si- on the Laser and Opti Race Teams, man, with the assistance of a large lenced any doubters. That shortly led others have aged out, and more will crew of parents and volunteers. My to a reprise in the US Sailing Junior do so sooner than we like to imagine. personal FBYC launch was made in Olympics the following year. But, the seeds of future success will be the Junior Program as a parent, volun- Fortuitously for FBYC, our nurtured this year in the Opti Devel- teer, boat donor, Communication Of- plunge into deep waters was buoyed opment Team, and among the fourteen fi cer, Race Committee and Junior Di- by the best of circumstances. Through participants of the Racing Opti Class vision Commander, and my children sheer luck we discovered that FBYC’s and fi fteen members of the Intermedi- have grown out of the program, even fi rst professional coach, Juan Car- ate Opti Class. Ironically, a few junior if they still wear their tee shirts, so the los Romero, was available and we members of another club are joining commencement of the Junior season is audaciously outbid the competition our legendary racing program this always a time of refl ection for me. at leading Maine clubs for his ser- year, while their club suffers a tem- The program has always been vice. Other junior leaders, Eric and porary decline in racing participation. one of the bright running lights of Danelle Powers, Steve Wirt and Mike We’ve come a long way; let us not suf- FBYC. Generations of children have Toms, to name a few, reveled in the fer such declines. Please encourage grown up in the program and set sail luxury of superb professional coaches, our entry level sailors to carry on our on lives enriched by the experience. from Juan to Alejandro Cloos, Diego fi ne tradition. The legendary service of Jan Mon- Ravecca, Damian Saponara, and Luis nier and Kelly O’Toole stands out in Dingo Canuto, each of whom led our any history of the program. Although Juniors to new horizons. We also had FBYC Juniors like Gary Hooper, an extraordinary infl ux of sailing tal- Brent Halsey, Will Crump, Strother ent, including the Jacob and Swen- and Lina Scott, among others, had son children Alex and Erin, Kyle and raced long before in smaller numbers, Kendall, who sprung fully formed onto June 2009 y www.fbyc.net y page 2 FBYC BOARD HIGHLIGHTS June 2009 Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. volunteer names into the system. classes. The demand comes from by Commodore Noel Clinard. The names are being entered for non-members who are willing to REAR COMMODORE – some events but not for others. pay higher Junior Week tuition and DAVID S. HINCKLE Strother is researching why the the charter fee. Coaches Alejandro email reminders to the Event Chairs Cloos and Peter Strong will arrive TREASURER – Chip Hall that usually go out on Tuesdays on Wednesday, June 10. Laser and Noel Clinard presented the Treasurer’s Report Commodore have not been sent in 2009. The Opti Race Team practices begin on and reported that even though dues Crew Finder at http://www.fbyc. June 13. There is a new waterproof and initiation fee payments are net/Sailing/Crew has fi nally been bulletin board on the junior shed down some from last year for this modernized and the public at large and a new junior sign. Jay reported time period, budgeted expenses are can now add their data. We have a on new revenue streams to the under control with the exception “captcha” like feature that prevents program, which include increased of the water system and our debt computer robots from adding data numbers for team registration, the balance is down signifi cantly. to this page. sale of Junior Sailing apparel and Mayo Tabb Chip advised that the club has increased OptiKid registrations. HISTORIAN – Jere Dennison has Vice Commodore experienced some check and bank New expenses to the program ordered the Donor Plaque through draft returns due to insuffi cient include marketing/communications, Acorn Signs and delivery is expected funds. Upon motion duly made the purchase of a Laser trailer, in the next few weeks. He and Chip and seconded, the Board adopted and padding for existing trailers. Hall met with Steve Gillispie to a policy whereby the member will All expenses are expected to be discuss methods for mounting the be required to reimburse the club recouped. the amount charged by the bank for plaque on a mahogany-framed any check or bank draft returned for backboard that Chip has offered to NEW BUSINESS – Strother Scott insuffi cient funds. build for the club. asked that the club attempt to better David Hinckle control overfl ow parking on the OPERATIONS MANAGER – Rear Commodore HOUSE – The ice maker in the Richardson’s property. Strother The pool building is ready and the main clubhouse has been repaired, was told by his lawn contractor that pool should open on time. Plexiglas panels have been added one of his best new trees had been over the barn windows in the VICE COMMODORE – pushed over by a car that apparently locker section, and pool equipment C. MAYO TABB, JR. had been driven across his land has been reconnected in the pump instead of using the road when house. Members are asked to use OFFSHORE DIVISION – Alex exiting the Richardson overfl ow the exhaust fans in the east bath Alvis reported that 28 boats parking last fall. Chip Hall house when showering. The timer participated in the Offshore Spring Treasurer switch is located on the wall beside Series. Plans for the long distance race The Flag Offi cers have conferred the shower. The water situation has to Urbanna are underway and there about the Leukemia Cup Regatta improved with the help of a new will be races at RRYC on May 24. that the club has hosted or co- softener and the sand fi lter placed hosted for many years and their CRUISING DIVISION – Ed recommendation is that the inline before our r/o system. Ken O’Connor reported that the fi rst Odell is also reviewing information Leukemia & Lymphoma Society cruise of the season is the Mathews be respectfully informed that and pricing of some leak detection Yacht Club Cruise on May 16-17. devices. FBYC would be able to support George Burke There will be a cruise to Urbanna only the sailing activities of the Secretary SOCIAL – Michael Calkins on May 23 as well as the After regatta in 2010 while meeting the reported that approximately 150 Rosegill Cruise to Yankee Point other requirements of its mission to adults and 15 children attended the Yacht Club on May 24-25. support the sport of sailing. After a Opening Day dinner/dance and the JUNIOR DIVISION – Jay Buhl long discussion by Board members, event came in under budget. reported that registration for Junior the following Motion was presented WEB – Strother Scott reported that Program events are ahead of last and approved by the Board: the web site seems to be working year and the Junior Division will It is so MOVED that the Board Ted Bennett fi ne with very limited problems charter at least four Optis from of Trustees of Fishing Bay Yacht Log Streamer with online registration. He asked Norfolk Yacht & Country Club to Club shall make a determination the Flag and Event managers to service the increased demand in in advance of each year pertaining be more attentive to entering the Beginning and Intermediate Opti to the level of the club’s support June 2009 y www.fbyc.net y page 3 FBYC BOARD HIGHLIGHTS June 2009 and participation in any regattas and authorize the Flag Offi cers to notify the There being no additional business, the related events, including those of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Leukemia Cup Regatta, and will so decision for the next year. Membership FINAL APPROVAL: Mr. & Mrs. Felix L. Herrin; Mr. & Mrs. Carl Simon. APPLIED FOR MEMBERSHIP: The Membership Committee recommended that these applicants be placed into circulation: Dr.