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2019 New Member Handbook 2 Welcome to the Grand Traverse Yacht Club
“The purpose of this Club shall be the promotion, protection and encouragement of boating for pleasure and sport, and to encourage the development and cultivation of good fellowship among its members.”
The Grand Traverse Yacht Club is a community of like-minded individuals who for nearly 60 years have worked to build an active organization centered on a mutual enjoyment of boating and West Grand Traverse Bay. The hard work of past and current member volunteers has made possible the facilities and assets enjoyed by the Club today. In joining GTYC, we hope that you will make the commitment to involve yourself in our community and help us extend the health of the Club well into the future.
This handbook is intended as an overall guide to the nature of our organization and the specifics of our Club culture. When we refer to the “Club” as capitalized, it regards the organization and membership as a whole. The “club” in lower case refers to the physical facility.
We encourage all members to read and be familiar with our Club bylaws and policies, which can be found on our Club website. These documents contain the specific rules of our Club, as well as detailing the privileges and responsibilities that come with membership in our organization. Please feel free to bring questions about the Club to any of our serving officers and directors.
3 4 Table of Contents
1. Club Contact Information, Pg. 7 2. 2019 Club Leadership Pg. 8 3. Club History, Pg. 9 4. The Membership of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club, Pg. 14 5. Club Life at GTYC, Pg 16 6. Club Leadership Structure, Pg. 21 7. The Responsibility to Volunteer, Pg. 24 8. Club Calendar, Pg. 25 9. Major Annual Club Awards, Pg. 27 10. Club Rentals, Pg 28 11. Parking, Pg. 29 12. Club Communications, Pg. 30 13. Club Waterfront, Pg. 32 Calendar of Club Events, Pg. 34 Parking Lot Diagram, Pg. 35
5 6 1. Contact Information
Grand Traverse Yacht Club
Physical Address: 13653 S. West Bay Shore Dr. Traverse City, Michigan, 49684
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 131 Traverse City, Michigan, 49685
Phone: 231-946-9779
Web: www.GTYC.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Affiliations — Grand Traverse Yacht Club is a member of:
• US Sailing • Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation • Yachting Clubs of America • American Model Yachting Association
7 2. 2019 GTYC Flag Officers & Board of Directors
Flag Officers - fl[email protected]
Commodore Liz Zimmerman - [email protected]
Vice Commodore Rob Lovell
Rear Commodore Bill Babel
Past Commodore Bob Clark
Directors - [email protected]
Geoff Harris Kim Bindschatel Petra Keuhnis Mark Clark Rich Core Verne Powell
Treasurer - [email protected] Laura Brown
Secretary - [email protected] Sam Bender
Staff General Manager - Jordan Owen, [email protected] Service Manager - Chris Horvath, [email protected]
8 3. Club History
After a generation without a waterfront club, a group of Traverse City sailors and boaters gathered in the fall of 1959 to recruit and organize the charter membership of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club for the summer of 1960. With 38 new member families enrolled by July 1, 1960, the inaugural season for the newly Club functioned out of a rented room at Darrow Marine, located on the property of what is now the Centrepointe building. From the first call for prospective members, the Club sought to draw together small boat sailors, cruising boat sailors, power boaters, and outboard motorboaters.
The core of the membership would form around sailors active in the Lightning one design class and “cruising class” sailors, who raced larger keelboats scored by handicap. By the mid-60s, the May through September calendar took a familiar pattern of a mix of triangle races on the bay, destination races to Northport, Leland, Charlevoix, and Harbor Springs, and hosting local and regional one-design regattas.
From the outset, Club leadership undertook active discussions about the establishment of a permanent club facility, with first efforts aimed at building a clubhouse on the grounds of Clinch Marina on the Traverse City Waterfront. Discussions broadened to consider building on the grounds of Darrow Marine. In early spring 1966, with plans set, a contractor retained, and a lease of property ready, the Club was on schedule to break ground at the Elmwood Township site. In May of that year, an alternative to the agreed plan arrived with the availability of the former MontaMower factory property near the intersection of West Bay Shore drive and Carter Road. The proposition, introduced by Gordon Cornwell, was quickly debated and a deal for a purchase from the Montague family on land contract was authorized by the membership for $35,000, funded by a private bond issue subscribed by club members.
On the water, the “cruising class” of larger sailboats began racing a schedule of familiar events under a handicap system similar to the Cruising Class of America rule. By 1971, the Club switched to the International Offshore Rule during an era of active competition within the region and beyond. At that time a separate local fleet for smaller keelboats organized under the Midget Ocean
9 Racing Club rule. By the early 1980s, the Club transitioned to the Performance Handicap Rating Fleet formula, which is still used today.
In small boats, the Lightning one design class remained active as a centerboard class from the Club’s founding until the late 1980s. By the mid-1970s, the singlehanded Laser dinghy gained popularity and developed an active fleet within the club which still contests the twice-a-year Babel Cup series.
Among early activities developed by the club included a junior sailing program, which would continue in some form until 1994 when the member efforts provided the foundation on which the Traverse Area Community Sailing non-profit organization would be built. To this day GTYC continues to support TACS as a cooperating partner, hosting high school and youth programs during the sailing season.
As the organizer of a junior program, GTYC owned a variety of sailing craft until the 1990s, including Optimist prams, Sunfish, Lasers, and Widgeon dinghies. By the early 1970s, the Club took ownership of a succession of small powerboats to support sailing programs and race committee operations. Currently, the Club is in possession of three support craft, the Targa 25 Unshine, the Wellcraft 17 Flying Ginni, and the 16’ Brig rigid inflatable.
Members of GTYC have recorded a long history of achievement at the all levels of sailing, winning World, North American, and National championships in both salt and freshwaters. On Lake Michigan, GTYC has acquitted itself at the highest levels in the Chicago Yacht Club’s annual Race to Mackinac with multiple section wins and a team victory in the Point Betsie Yacht Club Challenge.
On the recreational side, cruising sailors carry the GTYC burgee far and wide, from the Mediterranean to coastal waters of British Columbia and throughout the inland and intercoastal waterways.
Our Club also has a long history as the host and organizer of major championship regattas at the North American, National, and regional levels. In 2014, GTYC was host to the US Sailing Chubb Junior National Championships, drawing young sailors from across the country for a week of racing on West Grand Traverse Bay.
10 By the mid-80s, club life expanded with the addition of regularly scheduled weeknight races, the acquisition of a club liquor license, and the hiring of a club manager. These developments helped shape much of what is recognizable in club life today.
In April of 2008, the cinderblock structure of the GTYC clubhouse was struck by a fire that required a total replacement of the structure. Club leadership developed a plan in short order to rebuild on the same footprint a new design that combined much of the flavor of the original clubhouse with an expansion of resources and amenities. The new clubhouse was opened in May 2009 with the raising of Club colors on the same yardarm that was installed in 1966.
The Clubhouse
In 1966, GTYC acquired the former MontaMower factory on the West Grand Traverse Bay waterfront in Greilickville. from the Montague family where from 1921 to 1963 a patented model of push mowers had been manufactured for mail-order sales. The single-story cinderblock structure built in 1941 was the second factory on the site after a fire of leveled an original facility. The factory was four times the size of the current footprint of the present building, generally encompassing the full size of the current parking lot. The majority of the building was reduced and repurposed through hands-on volunteer work by members, pulling down much of the unsupported cinderblock building by hand. At that time, the waterfront sloped from the building to a rocky shore littered with industrial refuse from the factory. One of the first improvements was the installation of the flag mast, yardarm, and gaff which serves to this day. A sandy natural launch ramp was groomed at its current location and the first dock was improvised just to the south of the ramp.
The building was gradually improved, with the furnishing of the kitchen, bar, and what was to be known as the Commodores Room. The layout of today’s clubhouse largely reflects that of the original club, with the exception of a small square courtyard which was at the center of the old factory building where today the great hall space enclosed the structure under the high ceiling. Modifications through the years included moving the main entrance from the
11 northwest corner of the building to the current location on the north side of the club.
In 1974, the waterfront was transformed by the addition of steel sheet piling installed to form the seawall, which was then back-filled to create the level lawn in place of the formerly rocky shore. At the same time, the launch ramp was improved and another sheet piling was installed to north of the launch ramp to protect the improved facility.
The clubhouse facility remained largely the same over the next three decades, with a seasonal pattern of busy summers and dormant winters, with storage of member boats of all sizes in the offseason. From the 1985 forward, a club manager was employed who served as bartender for regularly scheduled bar service. As Wednesday Night Races grew in popularity, post-race dinners were also organized for the racers.
In April 2008, a fire heavily damaged the original structure making it necessary build a new facility. Under the leadership of Commodore Mac VanStratt, a plan was developed and implemented to build a new club house from the design of Past Commodore Doug Wipperman. The new clubhouse was commissioned in May 2009.
Bluewater Hall
In 2015, on the approval of a vote of the membership, the Club purchased the former Knights of Columbus facility and its waterfront two doors to the north of the clubhouse. This property, renamed Bluewater Hall, is currently leased to a long-term tenant with the Club retaining use of storage, the parking lot, and the waterfront
12 Club Symbols — Burgee & Round Logo
The primary symbol which represents almost every yacht club or boating organization is its “burgee”, the flag which displays its colors and logo. The current design of the GTYC burgee dates from 1971, featuring interlocking circles of red and blue symbolizing the nature of the region being equal parts land and water. At that time, a round logo — popularly called the “ying-yang” was also produced and came into common use in Club communications and facilities.
Original Burgee Design, 1960-1971 Current Burgee Design
Round Logo Design
Club Logo Merchandise
Merchandise featuring the Club burgee, wordmark, and logos is available for purchase at the clubhouse, including shirts, hats, burgees, belts, pins, tumblers and stickers. Members interested in having a club logo added to a garment of their own purchase can do so at Alfie Embroidery of Traverse City.
13 4. The Membership of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club
The Grand Traverse Yacht Club consists of over 330 members and families who hold designated levels of membership. A membership includes the member, his/or her spouse and dependent children 24 years of age and younger.
Membership Categories
• Active Member — Equity holding members of the Club with full access to the clubhouse, hold a full vote, and the benefit of using the launch ramp and leasing boat moorings and storage. As stipulated by the Bylaws, the Club is restricted to 150 Active Members.
• Associate — Associate members support the purpose of the Club as non- equity holding participants who have access to the clubhouse and facilities during scheduled activities. The Associates as a whole hold one collective vote in elections and membership votes.
• Life — Members may be granted Life status earned through a combination of age and extended length of membership. The voting rights of Life members are the same as Active members while they voluntarily pay dues. If Life members choose to accept gratis dues status, their vote joins the Associate collective vote.
• Honorary — Members granted benefits equivalent to Associates granted by merit, community association, or demonstrated service.
Senior Discount — Active or Associate members who have been a part of the club for more than 15 years and are at least 65 years of age may be eligible for a 15% discount from Active and Associate dues
Junior Discount — Associate Members thirty years old and under may be eligible for a 25% discount from Associate dues.
14 Membership Cards & Reciprocity
Membership cards are issued each spring for all adult members. Card include a member number which is unique to each membership. Temporary cards may be printed through the website and the individual member’s profile.
Reciprocal rights among yacht clubs is a benefit of Club membership enabling the ability to visit other yacht clubs across the country and around the world. Reciprocity policies vary club to club, and when planning a visit to a club please plan on checking ahead to inquire about their policy. Many clubs require a letter of introduction from our club secretary to affirm that you are a member in good standing. You may request such a letter through the Reciprocity page on Club’s website in the member section.
GTYC is a member of the Yachting Clubs of America, which publishes a listing of clubs and the details of their reciprocity offerings. This book is available for reference at the club bar and can also be accessed online through GTYC.org's Reciprocity page in the “Members Only” section.
Trading burgees while visiting a club is a tradition of visiting yachtsmen. If you are visiting a club and would like to trade one of our burgees for one from your host for our collection, please check with the club manager if we do not have that particular burgee. We will be happy to provide you with a GTYC burgee for you to trade.
15 5. Club Life at GTYC
General Responsibilities and Expectations of Club Members
The Grand Traverse Yacht Club fosters a family-friendly environment of communal responsibility to safe-guard the well-being and safety of fellow members and their guests. In the tradition of a marine environment, members are asked to keep a watchful eye on the activities of those on the waters surrounding the clubhouse and the status of vessels in the vicinity of the club waterfront.
Volunteering is both a tradition and an expectation of Club members. All Club activities are rooted in the work the member leadership & committees and their volunteer members who keep the Club going year-around. In addition to ongoing volunteer projects, there are several major events and work sessions that depend on member volunteerism.
Members, guests, and staff members of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club have a right to a safe club environment and workplace, free of physical and verbal harassment, and will report any such actions or situations to Club leadership. Club officers and their designated representatives have the responsibility to uphold the standard of a safe club environment for members and workplace the club staff and will act promptly on member, guest, or staff member reports of harassment.
Bar Service and Dining
GTYC offers regular bar service and dining year-around on Wednesdays and Fridays. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day service is also offered on Thursdays.
The Bar is open by 4 pm with dinner service starting a 6 pm. Dinner menus are published to the membership and distributed through Club communications.
Dinner service generally concludes by 8:30 pm with bar service continuing as member demand requires.
16 Dinner service is produced and provided by Folgarelli’s Market of Traverse City as a concession to the Club. GTYC itself does not maintain its own food service. Some Club events do feature meals prepared by member volunteers.
As a part of meal service, members are expected to bus their own tablewares as well as return their glassware to the bar.
Members, Guests, & Bar Service
Only GTYC members in good standing may purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar during standard service. This is a requirement of our Club license as granted by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
On several designated and published occasions over the course of the year, the Club obtains a “public license” when sales of alcohol beverages may be sold to non-members.
Clubhouse & Property Use
Active members have the privilege of access to the club facility at all times and may obtain a key for personal use. In the course of regular use, members are responsible for keeping the clubhouse and grounds in good order.
During the summer months, the beach and lawn are actively used by members. All personal property brought on the grounds is the responsibility of members.
Entertaining Guests at GTYC
Members are welcome to host friends and visitors as guests at the club, and are responsible for ensuring they follow the same standards of conduct that apply to the members. Please make sure that your guests are aware that only members may purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar.
17 Children at GTYC
Families and Children are an important part of GTYC and key to the vitality of the Club. Kids are always welcome, but parents must be responsible for the actions and whereabouts of our youngest members. Parents and supervising adults are responsible that the kids room and spaces in and around the club used by their children are left in the same condition as they are found.
There are some areas within the club that are off-limits to young children, foremost being the storage and services area which contain the building mechanicals. We also ask that children not be in the kitchen without supervision.
Other public areas that require adult supervision for children under 12 are the mezzanine level upstairs and the Commodores Room.
Kitchen
The kitchen is available for member use outside of regular service hours. Children under twelve must be accompanied in the kitchen at all times.
Members who use the kitchen, kitchen equipment, serviceware, and tableware are responsible for cleaning all items used.
During dinner service at the club, typically Wednesdays and Fridays, members should refrain from entering the kitchen.
Mezzanine
The upper level of the clubhouse is generally regarded as a quieter area apart from the busier lower level. Supervision is required for children under age twelve while upstairs on the mezzanine level. Members should leave the mezzanine in the same condition as they found.
18 Commodores Room
The Commodores Room is a separate, smaller public space available for meetings and entertainment. During sailing events in is frequently used as the Race Committee office. Children under twelve require supervision while in the Commodores Room.
Kids Room
Member families are encouraged to take advantage of the Kids Room. The contents (toys, games, etc.) of the Kids Room should remain in the room. Both member parents and their children are responsible to leave the kids room in relatively good condition.
Pets at GTYC
No animals of any kind are allowed within the clubhouse. Members and guests are responsible for the actions of their pets on the clubhouse property.
Multimedia & Wireless Internet
The Club offers TVs behind the bar, in the Commodores Room, in the Kids Room, and through the Great Hall projector. There is also a public address system for the main public space of the clubhouse.
Wireless internet is available through the “GTYC MEMBERS” stream. Please ask a staff member or at the bar for the current password.
Use of GTYC Property and Assets
The use of Club-owned material property and assets is restricted to Club properties. Any exceptions must be arranged with Club officers or management.
19 Member Responsibility for Damage of Club Property
Members are directly responsible to the Club for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with any damage done to Club property.
Smoking on Clubhouse Grounds
Smoking in all forms is restricted to designated smoking areas — currently near the launch ramp (summer) and the garbage dumpster (winter). Smokers are responsible for the immediate disposal of the remains of their smoking materials.
(GTYC takes the restriction of smoking on clubhouse property very seriously in the context of the origin of the 2008 clubhouse fire)
Restrictions on Political & Commercial Activity on Club Property
In accordance with the Club by-laws and policies, the clubhouse and properties of GTYC are not to be used to advance political causes or engage in commercial enterprises.
20 6. Club Leadership Structure
The governance of our Club is conducted by fellow members elected from the general membership in annual elections.
Board of Directors (10 voting members):
Flag Officers:
Commodore (one year term)
Vice Commodore (one year term)
Rear Commodore (one year term)
Past Commodore (one year term, served immediately after term as Commodore)
Traditionally, a candidate from the membership is elected to the office of Rear Commodore and then moves though the flag offices to Vice Commodore and then Commodore.
6 Elected Directors, serving three year terms
Treasurer (appointed, non-voting)
Secretary (appointed, non-voting)
General Club Meetings — Stipulated by the Club Bylaws
•Spring Meeting - Prior to May 1 •Nominations Meeting - Within the first 15 days of August •Fall Meeting - In the last 15 days of September
21 Elections
Elections are contested annually to elect the incoming Commodore, the Vice Commodore, the Rear Commodore, two Board Directors, and any vacant Director positions.
Active members are entitled to a full vote, while all forms of Associate membership (Associate, Honorary, Life) hold one vote collectively.
Elections may be conducted through in person meetings, written ballots, and electronic means.
Standing Committees
Building & Grounds — Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Club facilities. [email protected]
Food, Beverage, & Kitchen — Provides oversight of the food and beverage operations of the club. [email protected]
Social — Organizes and coordinates special Club events. [email protected]
Race Committee — Organizes and administrates the calendar of on-the-water racing events. [email protected]
Membership — Advises the Board of Directors on the process of admitting new members and helps administrate the membership database. [email protected]
Moorings & Storage - Organizes and administrates the storage and mooring of boats on Club property and mooring field. [email protected]
22 Supplemental Committees
• Waterlines — Publishes the monthly Club newsletter. [email protected]
• Melges Fleet — The one-design keelboat Club racing fleet.
• Interlake Fleet — The three person centerboard boat one-design Club racing fleet.
• Radio Controlled Sailing Fleet — The radio controlled model yacht racing fleet.
• Cruising Fleet — The group of active cruisers which gathers monthly (second Tuesday of the month, October through May.) [email protected]
• Merchandise — coordinates the creation & sales of Club logo merchandise.
• Club Boats — Maintaining the Club-owned boats used by the Race Committee. [email protected]
• Past Commodores — Council of former Club leaders. [email protected]
• Annual Regatta — coordinates the organization of the annual Hound Dog Regatta. [email protected]
• Website — Responsible for maintaining GTYC.org. [email protected]
The Grand Traverse Yacht Club Foundation
Established in 2015, The Grand Traverse Yacht Club Foundation is a non-profit charitable (501c3) entity established to provide support for youth sailing and maritime education. Currently, the GTYC Foundation funds scholarships for participation in Traverse Area Community Sailing programming for the children of Coast Guard families serving at Air Station Traverse City. [email protected]
23 7. The Responsibility to Volunteer
Volunteering is both a tradition and an expectation of Club membership. Every facet of Club activities are rooted in the work committees who keep the life of the club going year-around. In addition to ongoing volunteer projects, there are several major events and work sessions that depend on member participation.
Spring Club Clean-Up Day - Third Weekend in April General clubhouse & grounds clean-up to prepare for the coming season
Oyster Clambake Annual seafood dinner prepared by the membership
Coast Guard Day - First Sunday in August Hosting the Coast Guard Families of USCG Air Station Traverse City for a day at the club and dinner
Hound Dog Annual Regatta - Second Saturday in August Our annual sailing regatta, with a schedule of races & and an all- member party
Fall Club Clean-Up Day - Third Weekend in October General clubhouse & grounds clean-up to prepare for the coming winter
Children’s Christmas Party - First Saturday in December Activity-filled Christmas party for our youngest members
24 8. Club Calendar
The Club Officers and Board of Directors maintain a running two year calendar of events to coordinate club resources and facilities. The annual schedule of club events for the calendar year are affirmed at the organizational meeting of the new term of the Board in January. The calendar is reviewed and revised by the Board as events, include member rentals, are added. The most up-to-date version, an online Google calendar, can be found on the club website at gtyc.org.
Traditional Club Major Events
* Oyster Clambake, First Friday in May
* Founders Day, Friday before Memorial Day
* Annual Regatta Party, Hound Dog Saturday Night, Mid-August
* Commodore’s Ball — Held at the discretion of the Commodore, usually in the late Fall.
* Christmas Party, First Friday in December Children’s Christmas Party on the Saturday that follows.
Weekly Club Sailing Season Series
* Wednesday Night Races, May through end of September
* Interlake Thursday Night Races, End of May through end of September
* Radio Controlled Sailing, May through September, Sunday afternoons
25 Major Sailing Events
* GTYC Annual Regatta (“The Hound Dog”), Mid-August
* Interlake Great White Northern Championships, Late August
* Melges 24 Invitational, Third weekend in August
* Nan-C-Jay Race, (Commodore’s Choice), Last Wednesday in August
* Babel Cup for Lasers, First Thursday in June & Last Thursday in August
* The Grand Regatta for Small Fine Yachts (Radio Controlled), Third Saturday in June
Monthly Fleet Meetings
* Cruising Fleet — Second Tuesday, September through May
* GT Iceboat Yacht Club* — First Tuesday, October through April (GTIYC is a separate organization which meets as a affiliate of the Club)
Other Annual Club Social Events
* Super Bowl Sunday (Late January/Early February, Date Varies)
* Michigan vs Michigan State Football Game (Fall, date varies)
26 9. Major Club Annual Awards
•Yacht of the Year - Presented by the Commodore and the Race Committee to the yacht that has had the most distinguished season, be within our local fleet or in competition outside our home waters
•Wednesday Night Season Championship — The Veendam Trophy is awarded to the section winners for the overall season championship of the Wednesday Night Races.
•Commodore’s Award — Recognizing individual members who have provided outstanding service to the Club.
• Nan-C-Jay Trophy — The annual single race championship determined by a race of the Commodore’s choosing. Traditionally held the last Wednesday of August.
27 10. Clubhouse Rentals
Members may arrange to host events at the club for groups larger than 30 guests for a rental fee. The maximum size for events at the GTYC clubhouse is 140 quests. If bar service is requested, members must use club bar staff and buy all liquor, beer, & wine served through the club. The club encourages members to work with Folgarelli’s Market for catering special events, but. Arrangements can be made to work with other caterers at personal events as well as for self-catering. Renters are responsible for the conduct of their guests to the standards of the Club.
The fee for events is based on date requested, day of the week, size of the event, impact on club resources, and history of member involvement. Requests of Active Members are prioritized over members of other categories.
The rental fee paid covers access to the clubhouse facility and use of its basic amenities. Additional labor, including bar and cleaning, and resources such as linens, will accrue additional charges.
The determination of rental fees is made by the Rentals Committee. If a member wishes to appeal the price recommended by the Rentals Committee, they must appear before the Board of Directors, All member rentals of the clubhouse facility require an affirmative vote of approval by the Board.
All rental events are non-exclusive rentals, meaning that members continue to have access to the clubhouse facilities during personal events.
If you are interested in hosting a personal event at the club, members may apply through the Rentals page on GTYC.org or by contacting the General Manager.
28 11. Parking
Parking at GTYC is restricted to members of the Club and their guests. The limited number of spaces available means that frequently parking may not be immediately available on the property. At this time, auxiliary parking may be found in the lot of the Club’s Bluewater Hall property.
On dates specified by the Board, parking at GTYC may be further restricted to vehicles of members which display Club-issued parking stickers.
Parking on the grass portion of the property of Bay Shore Drive (M-22) is discouraged, as this is part of the State Highway right-of-way and my be liable to ticketing by local and state law enforcement.
Under no circumstance should members and guests park in the lot or roadside property of the Sherloq Solutions, our neighbor to the north.
Short term additional parking can be found behind the Westport Building across Bayshore Drive, which can be accessed from Carter. Road. Longer term parking may be available at Bluewater Hall with the consent of the Club manager.
29 12. Club Communications
Club Publications
GTYC.org — Our online home which contains detailed information about the Club, the calendar of events, Club policies, and membership information
Waterlines — the monthly newsletter of the Club which records Club happenings, race results, and news about the club.
Docklines — The weekly message sent as an e-mail to keep members up to date on Club happenings, race results, & menus.
Menus — Regular e-mails previewing upcoming dinner service and events
Race Results & Updates — Post event follow-ups detailing race results
Texts — On select occasions, the Club will send texts to the mobile phone numbers provided by members & friends of the GTYC.
Social Media — GTYC maintains an active Facebook page which provides updates on Club activities and allows sharing of Club- related media between members. The club also has a Twitter account and an Instagram account, both @GrandTraverseYC, which shares club announcements and club-related sailing & boating news. You can also find collections of club related images on Pinterest searching for “GrandTraverseYC”
30 Use of Membership Lists and Data
Club published or provided information about fellow members is strictly for private and personal use. It is forbidden to use Club provided information and membership lists for commercial purposes or solicitation.
31 13. Club Waterfront
Moorings, Dry Storage, & Seasonal Dinghy Dockage
GTYC offers Active Members the opportunity to rent seasonal moorings, dry storage, and dinghy dockage from May 1st to October 15th.
The Club maintains 17 moorings secured by ground tackle in the mooring field directly in front of the club property. These are available for lease by Active Members for the mooring of boats 36 feet and smaller.
Dry storage for trailer launched sailboats (with masts up) is available to Active Members in the north lot in a limited number of spaces specified by the Board of Directors. Typically these are Melges 24s and Interlakes.
Small boat dry storage is available to Active Members on the southern gravel apron for Lasers, small craft, and dry-0stored dinghies.
Docks & Waterfront
Club docks are intended for short-term use by members in the transfer of people and equipment. Overnight & long-term dockage is not permitted. The inflatable “bouncy float” maintained by the Club off of the club beach is a seasonal benefit for club members. The float should only be used in daylight hours.
Club Owned Boats
GTYC owns and maintain three boats used for the operations of the Race Committee and assistance in on-the-water safety. Operation of these boats is limited to members of the Race Committee and qualified members for club activities and purposes. Club boats are not available for casual use by members of any level.
32 Use of the Launch Ramp
Launching from the club is a privilege reserved to Active members. Trailers which do not belong to dry storage lease holders must be parked/stored away from the clubhouse property. The Bluewater Hall parking lot is available for short-term trailer storage.
33 GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB west grand traverse bay, lake michigan traverse city, michigan 2019 Approved Calendar
Reoccurring Social Events
1st Tuesday of the Month through April -- Grand Traverse Ice Yacht Club Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month December through April -- Craft Nights 2nd Monday of each month -- TACS Board Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month in off-season (October-May) -- Cruisers Fleet Gathering & Potluck 2nd Wednesday, January through April – Club Team Trivia Nights 3rd Tuesday of each month -- GTYC Board Meeting 4th Tuesday of each month -- Waterlines Deadline
Reoccurring Sailing Events
Racing Rules Review with T. Babel — Weds January 23, February 27, March 27 Every Wednesday, May 8 - Sep 25 -- Wednesday Night Racing Every Thursday, May 23 - Sept 26— Interlake Racing Every Sunday, May 5 - Oct 15 — RC Fleet Racing
Special Events
Sun, Feb 3 -- Super Bowl Crockpot Classic Sat, Mar 9 — MSU/UofM MBB game Fri, Apr 19 -- Spring Membership Meeting Sat, Apr 20 -- Spring Club Clean-Up Day Fri, May 3 — Oyster Clambake Wed, May 8 — First Wednesday Night Race Fri, May 24 -- Founders Day/New Member Party Sat-Sun, June 1-3 — Melges Clinic Tues, June 5 — America’s Cup Presentation with Tucker Thompson Sat, June 8 — Around The Island Race #1 Sat, Jun 15 — Melges One Day Red 8 Regatta Sun, June 16 — Lasers Babel Cup #1 Sat, Jun 22 — Grand Regatta for Small Fine Yachts (RC Fleet) Sat-Sun Jun 29 & 30 -- Cherry Festival Air Show Thu, Jul 4 — Fourth of July Fireworks, Club Boat Parade (No Interlake Races) Sat, Jul 6 — Cherry Festival Fireworks Fri, Aug 2 -- GTYC Nominations Meeting Sun, Aug 4 -- Coast Guard Day Fri, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 11 — GTYC Annual/Hound Dog Regatta Thurs, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18 -- Melges 24 North Americans Sat, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 25 — Interlake Great White Northern Championships Regatta Wed, Aug 28 -- Nan-C-Jay Race Sat, Sept 14 — Lasers Babel Cup #2 Fri, Sept 20 -- GTYC Election Meeting/Ballots Due Sat, Sept 21 — Around The Island Race Sat, Oct 19 — Fall Club Clean-Up Day Sat, Nov 2 — Commodore’s Ball & Awards Sat, Nov 16 — U of M/MSU Game Fri, Dec 6 -- GTYC Adults’ Christmas Party Sat, Dec 7 -- GTYC Children’s Christmas Party
Calendar Approved, 1/15, Revised 5/14 34 GTYC Summer Parking & Traffic Pattern
NORTH West Grand Traverse Bay
Launch Ramp Seawall (No Parking)
BOAT PARKING BOAT
4''Fence
Gate
Exterior Door Exterior 7' Fence 7' Grand Traverse Yacht Club
Building Gate
> One Way > 7' Fence 7'
North Property Line with Viridian Building BOAT PARKING
Grass with TroutGrill Line Apache Property South & Tree Area Grass & Tree Area NO PARKING
North Driveway South Driveway Entrance One Way Entrance One Way
M-22 / S. West Bay Shore Dr
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