Vol. CXVI No. III May 2018
From The Bridge
ello and welcome to Springtime at MYC! The Frostbiters are all wrapped up and the marina is finally showing signs of life! Our dock crew is busy preparing our docks and pool for our 2018 summer season. The Gardens and Grounds Committee have met H and are on task! The outside back patio canopy is up and our restaurant staff is ready for outside service! Now, if Mother Nature would show up to the next Board meeting, I’d like to have a word with her! 80 degrees and sunny please!
Please be sure to take advantage of all that MYC has to offer its members. Now is the time to become involved! Learn to sail at our adult sailing program on Wednesday nights (see Page 10) or for the little ones, check out our Junior Sailing Program (see Page 15). Sign up to join the MYC Anglers fishing fleet, water aerobics, swim team, or volunteer on the Race Commit- tee. You’ll be surprised that you might make a new friend for a lifetime. We will get you on or in the water, even if you don’t have a boat! Come see me, or email me or any other officer, and we will get your feet wet!
May is a busy month at the Club starting with Cinco de Derby on May 5th. Come mix it up with a margarita and a big, floppy derby hat, or a mint julep and a sombrero! The big screen will be up for the most exciting two minutes in sports— the running of the roses!
Our Opening Day ceremonies are on Saturday, May 19th. Join us and meet the officers, I promise the speeches will be brief! (No hecklers allowed). Enjoy to the cool, smooth sounds of The Ken Trapp Duo while savoring luscious compli- mentary hors d’oeuvres. Chef David has put together an interesting, delicious menu for all to enjoy. Make a reservation as soon as possible, as it’s sure to fill up fast!
On Friday, May 25th, we kick off the long weekend with a live performance by member Sean Morrissey, who will enter- tain you with the sounds of The Beatles, James Taylor and more. And don’t forget the infamous MYC Shuckers as they crack open complimentary clams and oysters, while they last! Come on down, order a specialty cocktail and watch the pros shuck! Finally, the boys of summer are back! May 27th The Titan Durty Band rocks the MYC patio!
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Past Commodore William (Bill) Hahn, who passed away re- cently. Bill served as our Commodore in 1975 and 1976.
See you dockside. Your humble leader, Ken Herbert, Commodore
Milford Yacht Club 131 Trumbull Avenue, Milford, Connecticut 06460 Office 203.783.0060 | Fax 203.783.0067 | Reservations 203.783.0070 www.milfordyachtclub.com © 2018 Milford Yacht Club, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photo Credit: Peter Bogucki
Hours of Operation — May 2018
THURSDAYS Bar & Restaurant Open at 4pm
Dinner Served Until 8:30pm
Founded 1903 FRIDAYS Bar & Restaurant Open at 12pm Dinner Served Until 9pm Commodore Kenneth Herbert SATURDAYS Bar & Restaurant Open at 12pm [email protected] Dinner Served Until 8pm Vice Commodore Robert Colum SUNDAYS Bar & Restaurant Open at 12pm [email protected] Dinner Served Until 7:30pm Rear Commodore Albert W. Franke III [email protected] RESERVATIONS 203-783-0070 Fleet Captain Robert Farnum [email protected] May Happy Hour @ The Lounge Secretary Sarah Ferrante [email protected] THURSDAYS 4pm to 6pm $1.00 Off Drinks $6.00 Off Any Bottle of Wine Treasurer Outstanding Happy Hour Menu Bruce P. Kuryla, P.C. [email protected] FRIDAYS 4pm to 6pm $1.00 Off Drinks Outstanding Happy Hour Menu
General Manager Theresa Phelan SATURDAYS 3pm to 6pm $1.00 Off Drinks & 203-783-0077 $6.00 Off Any Bottle of Wine [email protected] Outstanding Happy Hour Menu Office Staff Kirsten Ash Othen Watch the e-blasts for surprise Happy Hour offerings! 203-783-0060 [email protected]
Director of Catering and Dining Off The Bow James Fedorchak 203-783-0075 [email protected] Sat. May 5th — Cinco de Derby! Restaurant Chef Sun. May 13th — MYC Mother’s Day Dinner David Bridgforth 203-783-0074 Sat. May 19th — Opening Day with Ken Trapp Duo [email protected] Fri. May 25th — Sean Morrissey and the MYC Shuckers Bar Manager John Regan Sun. May 27th — Titan Durty Rocks The Club! [email protected] Fri. June 1st — Commodorable’s Ladies’ Cocktail Party Restaurant Reservations 203-783-0070 Sat. June 9th — Commodore’s Reception with Dyna Mojo
Dock Office Sun. June 17th — Blessing of the Fleet
Matt Iovanna, Dockmaster Sun. June 24th — Music on the Deck 203-783-0065 [email protected] Wed. June 27th — Guest Chef Pasta Night
Rudder Editor Wed. July 25th — MYC Opti Regatta Mrs. Silence Dogood [email protected] Sat. Aug. 18th — Offsite South Seas Luau Party
Junior Sailing 203-783-0069 Pool Office 203-783-0068 Angler’s Hotline 203-444-6645
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COLUM’S COLUMN Upcoming Events from Vice Commodore Bob Colum
Well, happy May! The Club opening events have start- ed and it’s obvious that members are excited! My column this month is dedi- cated to our new, younger members.
I must comment that it warms my heart to see several new, younger members who have sailed or swam at our Club and have now returned to join as full members. I see that as a testament to how successful our Club heritage and junior programs at MYC have been in the past. Some of these new members have actually sailed or swam with and mentored our own children.
I want to relate an experience that occurred last Sat- urday night. Trish and I decided to attend Saturday happy hour (for member research purposes, of course). While there, we saw a large table of young members and their guests. They were all having a great time together and the group included four, really, really young members. It was amazing to see these one and two-year olds with their families, and quite frankly, the flashbacks began. I said to Doug Jones, PC (who was also doing member research) “that is a future class of Optimist sailors”. In retro- spect, that group of four could soon fill the pool lanes at a swim meet.
If I may speak for the Officers, we believe that the future of MYC is the successful interaction of our senior members with the new members. There is so From The Editor much knowledge and history that we need to transi- Welcome to a special expanded tion (or download), to the youngins’. edition of The Rudder! The Club has so much to offer this season, We all relive our past family memories and hopefully I’ve had to double the size of this much of it can be about sailing, boating, swimming issue, to 16 pages from its usual 8 and fishing. Most importantly, it is all about the fun pages! I hope you enjoy this edition that a family paints their memories, in our case, us- as much as I have putting it togeth- ing water as the canvas. I am confident that MYC er. Remember, your comments and can provide another rewarding experience and your suggestions are always welcome at Officers and Board are dedicated to making sure [email protected]. that happens. But I must say to the youngins’, it is worth the wait, you will see. Your Humble Rudder Editor,
Bob Colum Mrs. Silence Dogood Vice Commodore
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SECRETARY’S LOG Membership News from Secretary Sarah Ferrante
In accordance with Article VI, Section 1 of the Milford Yacht Club, Inc. Constitution, the following new members were approved by the Board of Directors and are welcomed into the MYC community:
New Members Membership Class Sponsored By Alan and Lisa Harrison A Membership Committee
Paul and Corinne Cicerchia A Brock and Missy Dubin, Membership Committee
Ruth Munson D Marianna Erenhouse, Membership Committee
Sarah Macary B Membership Committee
MYC Car Burgees Are In! Check Out Our New Wine List Additions Reds Hall Cabernet $45 Caymus Cabernet $95 Meiomi Pinot Noir $35 The Calling Pinot Noir Fox Den Vineyard $70 (These Are The Good Ones) Stag’s Leap Petite Sirah $55
Sparkling and Champagne Chandon Brut Classic $40 Veuve Clicqout Brut (half bottle) $48 Get Yours While They Last! Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut $75
Commodorable’s Ladies’ Cocktail Party Friday, June 1st 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
First Lady Elena Garet cordially invites you to join her for the Ladies’ Cocktail Party to benefit The Connecticut Food Bank. All of the ladies of the Club are welcome! (Donations to The Connecticut Food Bank accepted by check only, please)
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SPECIAL EVENTS You Don’t Want to Miss This!
Cinco de Derby! Saturday, May 5th
Where Margaritas meet Mint Juleps! Come on down to the Club to celebrate the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby and the 156th anniversary of General Ignacio Zaragoza‘s victory over the French!
Kentucky Derby Drink Specials Traditional Hat Contest for the Ladies (and Tom Sbabo) Ascot Contest for the Gentlemen Complimentary Cheeses and Chef‘s Choice of Nibbles Post Time Is 6:34 PM EST Big Screen on the Dance Floor for the Big Race!
Cinco de Mayo Buffet at 5pm Taco Bar featuring seasoned beef and chicken Cheese Enchiladas with fantastico enchilada sauce Salmon and Spinach Enchiladas with white wine sauce Pork and Cheese Chimichangas with Ranchero Sauce Mexican Chicken Wings Mexican Rice Refried Beans Nachos, Salsa, Chips, Sour Cream and Guacamole
Adults $14.95 Children $8.95
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SPECIAL EVENTS You Don’t Want to Miss This! Mother’s Day at MYC Sunday, May 13th Seatings at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Starters Lobster Bisque $6 / $8
Grilled Vegetable Stack $11.95 Seasonal vegetables in a pool of Pomodoro sauce and balsamic glazed burrata
Shrimp Cocktail with tangy sauce and lemon $ 14.95
Grilled Octopus $12.95 Topped with pickled pepper and onions, with a green harissa sauce
Mixed Greens salad included with Entrée Tomato, cucumber, apples, smoked bacon and walnuts with crumbled blue cheese
Entrees
Slow Roasted Salmon $22.95 Honey and coriander glazed, served with an almond basil pesto and topped with avocado salsa Served with parmesan orzo.
Roast Chicken Breast $21.95 Topped with sun-dried tomatoes and grilled artichokes. Finished with a Marsala sauce
Pork Osso Buco $23.95 Pomegranate and port wine slow-braised pork osso buco, served with crispy Brussels sprouts in a roasted acorn squash with butter-mashed potatoes and port demi-glace
Halibut Almondine $23.95 Pan roasted with a lemon, white wine butter sauce with toasted almonds, accompanied by rice pilaf and house vegetable
Tagliatelle & Mushrooms $18.95 Ribbon pasta, assorted mushrooms, leeks and garlic in a pesto Alfredo sauce
Mixed Grill Sampler $24.95 Petit filet mignon, Bordelaise, roast rack of lamb and a rabbit & garlic sausage over tomato potato
Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus $24.95 Served with au gratin potatoes and house vegetable
Dessert Chef’s selection of sweets
Children’s Menu will be available Reservations are a Must For This Popular Event 203-783-0070 SPECIAL EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY IS IN EFFECT (24 Hours Minimum Notice)
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SPECIAL EVENTS You Don’t Want to Miss This!
116th Commissioning Ceremony May 19, 2018 1800 hours
Join us for the 116th Milford Yacht Club Opening Day Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday, May 19th Music provided by the Ken Trapp Duo from 7pm to 10pm Raw Bar, Cheese and Assorted Butler-Style Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Entrees
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with horseradish cream sauce, baked potato and house vegetable $24.95
Veal Osso Buco Milanese slow-braised, topped with gremolata over herb mashed potatoes and house vegetable $26.95
New York Steak 12 oz. choice cut with truffle potato, house vegetable, topped with cherry peppers, mushrooms and onions $24.95
Drunken Shrimp vodka marinated, sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and lemon, balsamic reduction served over a creamy Pecorino cheese rice with asparagus and tomatoes $22.95
Chicken Florentine egg-dipped, boneless breast finished with a white wine lemon sauce, served over rice pilaf and spinach, topped with shaved Pecorino $21.95
Trottole Pasta tossed in a pesto cream with sun-dried tomatoes and topped with wilted arugula $17.95
Salmon Provencale served over an artichoke puree, haricot verts and sauce of fresh tomato, herbes de Provence and garlic $21.95
All entrees accompanied by a house salad
Desserts from Our Dessert Menu of the Month
Reservations Please 203-783-0070
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND You Don’t Want to Miss This!
Sean Morrissey Joins The MYC Shuckers Friday, May 25th
Relax with a cool cocktail and a warm sunset on the deck and enjoy the acoustic sounds of Sean Morrissey. From Liverpool to Woodstock, Sean entertains with your favorites. Sean Morrissey Complimentary clams and oys- The MYC Brother Shuckers: (l to r) Jimmy “Littleneck” Trapp, Ken Herbert, Chris Gill, Al ters while they last! The fun Russo, PC and Roger Downs starts at 6pm. Don’t miss it! TITAN DURTY on the Patio! Sunday, May 27th 6:30pm to 10pm MYC’s own Bull Weber and The Titan Durty Band kick off the Summer of MYC on Memo- rial Day week- end! These vet- eran rockers play all of your favorites from the 60s through today.
The energy level on the patio will be through the roof! You can’t miss this show. Seriously.
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SUMMER FUN! You Don’t Want to Miss This!
MYC Memorial Day Barbeque Monday, May 28th 4pm—7pm Milford Yacht Club Grill Menu Swim Team Garden Salad Corn on the Cob
Tossed Salad Potato Salad Baked Beans Hamburgers / Hot Dogs BBQ Ribs / Grilled Chicken
$18.95++
Children’s Menu Hot Dog The Milford Yacht Club offers an Hamburger active and successful swim team Chicken Tenders that is part of the Connecticut Pri- $10.95++(10 and under) vate Club Swim League (CPCSL). $5.95++ (5 and under) Watermelon, Cookies and Brownies Welcome back everyone! The sum- mer season is definitely upon us...no more snow...more sun! Please join us this season on the MYC Swim Team! From beginners to high school sen- iors, all are welcome. The pool staff and I are looking to host the best season ever! ~ Lauren Ranges, Pool Director Pool Calendar June 18th — First day of swim prac- tice June 18th — Swimsuit fitting from Metro Swim 12pm to 1pm on the pool deck June 29th– Summer Pool Kickoff Par- ty 1pm to 3pm (All Members, DJ and Face Painting)
Just as soon as the pool warms up, and doesn’t cause brain freeze, Bonnie Neilson will Practice Times once again be doing water aerobics on Sunday mornings at 10am. It’s an easy, fun 40 11 and older - 10:00am - 10:45am minutes to shape up for summer and it’s free! We’ll keep you posted as to a start date. 7 & 8 yr. olds - 11:00am -11:30am No sign up necessary. Just show up at the pool, weather permitting, or let Bonnie know 5 & 6 yr. olds - 11:00am - 11:20am you’re interested. [email protected] 9 & 10 yr. olds - 12:00pm -12:40pm
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SAVE THE DATE Upcoming MYC Events
South Seas Luau Party! All Member Event Brewer Pilot’s Point Marina, Westbrook, Conn. Save the Date—Saturday, August 18th
Held in conjunction with the 2018 MYC Club Cruise & Rendezvous August 17th through 19th
Milford Yacht Club’s 10th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Sunday, June 17th, 2018
It’s that time of the year again… Summer is in the air, boats are in the water. Tradition says that participation in the Blessing of the Fleet ritual will assure cruisers of fair weath- er and safe passage, and racers of success on the race course. Others say this is mere superstition, but why take chances? Come join us on Sunday, June 17th at 1500 hours.
Our Blessing of the Fleet ritual is intended to safeguard our boaters, crew, guests, and vessels from the danger of the seas through a blessing given by our local clergymen, and subsequent officiating at the water’s edge as the boats parade by. Special note, based on feedback from the event in 2017, the hose will be returning!
This event is opened to the entire community. This time-honored tradition begins at 3:00pm with opening remarks. The procession of boats begins at 4:00pm. The celebra- tion continues until 8:00pm. The Milford Concert Band will provide musical entertain- ment.
If you are interested in joining the team that organizes this special event, contact Doug Jones, PC ([email protected])
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FUN AND GAMES It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses an “Aye” Milford Yacht Club House Rules House rules exist for the safety and enjoyment of all of our members and it’s vitally important that all members be aware of them and abide by them. Some of the biggies, of course, include making sure you sign in all guests at the clubhouse and the pool (per the Connecticut Liquor Commission), the use of ditto marks in the guest book is not al- lowed (unless, of course, your guest is named Mark Ditto, and it’s last name first), and children are not allowed into the Commodore’s Lounge unless accompanied by and supervised by a parent or guardian. We thought we’d have a little fun to help you familiarize yourself with our house rules in a crossword puzzle. For those cheaters out there, the House Rules start on page 60 of the 2017 MYC Yearbook. Have fun! For an answer key, email [email protected]
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OF INTEREST There’s Something For Everyone!
Pssst! Get the latest in MYC news and events... become an MYC Insider today!
Click the following link and then click the Visit Group button https://www.facebook.com/milfordyachtclubinc/
Wait...What? “It’s A Baby Ruth!” The MYC pool was installed in what year? A. 1965 B. 1966 C. 1967 D. 1878
Email your answer to [email protected]. The first correct answer wins a free drink at the Club! Congratulations to Walt Micks, for last month’s correct answer, Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton.
Congratulations to Connie Arcobello for the winning caption! The MYC Officers and Directors wish to thank all those who came out for the 2018 Annual Member Work Day! We got a lot accomplished and also had a lot of fun. Thank you!
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OFF THE DOCKS AND ON THE GROUNDS Junior Sailing News JUNIOR SAILING REGATTAS THIS SUMMER! Milford Yacht Club is hosting two regattas for the Junior Sailing Association this summer. Our annual Green Fleet Optimist Re- gatta has taken place at MYC for years. The term “Green Fleet” refers to beginner sailors, usually between the ages of 7 and 9. Different from any other fleet, Green Fleet sailors have the priv- ilege of having coaches provide them with instruction during the race. Although we call it the Green Fleet Regatta, we host White Fleet, Blue Fleet and Red Fleet for older, more experi- enced sailors as well. Last year, we used inflatable animal floats as marks rather than the usual big orange marks, to keep our younger sailors smiling out on the water. This summer, look for our Optimist Regatta on July 25th! In addition to our Green Fleet Optimist Regatta, we are hosting a new Laser Radial, Feva and Pixel Regatta on July 2nd. We hope this will become a new annual tradition to attract sailors and their families from around Long Island Sound to our yacht club. Unlike the annual Larchmont Race Week, the new MYC regatta will be a one-day event. More information to follow! ~ Nico Clayton
MYC Council of Junior Sailors
The Milford Yacht Club Junior Sailing program has recently formed a council of junior sailors and instructors to help better the MYC Junior Sailing program. There are five Laser sailors and two Opti sailors on the Council. All the members of the Council are also JIs, or junior in- structors. This means that they are afternoon sailors who help out with the morning program. Walter Erenhouse was recently named Head JI.
This Council exists to help better the Milford Yacht Club Junior Sailing program. The body meets monthly to plan and develop different ide- as and activities for the program. Some of the planned activities this summer are a field trip to Brownstone, an outdoor water park in Con- necticut, a day trip to Port Jefferson, New York, and a Laser/Pixel/Feva regatta at MYC. We also are going to be starting Ideal 18/J-22 racing with Black Rock Yacht Club.
We want to make the program the most enjoyable it can be for the young sailors. To encourage interaction and friendship between the senior and junior members of the program, we are developing a buddy system to pair up older and younger sailors. Our goal is to cultivate a love of sailing in the youngest sailors in the program. We want to the junior sailing program to continue and to be strengthened. We want people to enjoy sailing and have fun. The Junior Sailing program is one of MYC’s most important legacies, and we want to make sure that it continues to instill of love of sailing in our young sailors. ~ Caroline Begg
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MYC HAPPENINGS Member News and Events
MYC’s World Famous Angler Sez Interested in Playing Bridge? “Wednesday Night Angling Is Back!” June 6th through July 18th
Call the MYC Angler’s Hotline for more information 203-444-6645 203-I-GIN-MIL (yes, it really spells that) Come to the Club on Fridays at Noon for Lunch, then enjoy some Bridge! Operators are standing by Contact Audrey Baston (203) 874-1719 for more information 24 / 7
SOS! (Summer of Sailing)
This is the Milford Yacht Club program of adult sailing instruction geared to those who would like to try sailing but that have little or no experience. Some students become avid sailors. Others just want to try going out on a sailboat without feeling like they are the only beginner aboard. The goal is to have fun on the water while learning some of the basic skills.
The students sail with an experienced sailor on the Milford Sailing Foundation J-22s. Students should know how to swim and need only have a PFD (life jacket) and appropriate clothing. We meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 for six sessions starting June 20th. We will skip the week of July 4th and the day of the Opti Regatta (July 25th) and finish August 8th. In case of adverse weather conditions, we may offer land-based instruction. There is no requirement to be pre- sent for every session. The fee for the instruction and use of the boats is $150 for the six les- sons course.
Students who demonstrate proficiency may charter the J-22’s in the future. The rate is $30 per day if you launch and retrieve the boat. For an additional $50, the dock staff will launch and retrieve the boat, schedule permitting.
For more information about this exciting program, contact Fleet Captain Bob Farnum at [email protected]
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OFF THE DOCKS AND ON THE GROUNDS Your Club News and Events
Junior Sailing Registration Now Open! Looking for a great way for your kids to spend their summer? Then check out MYC’s Junior Sailing programs! Our seven week Junior Sailing program for 7 to 17 year-olds caters to beginners and returning sailors. We’ll teach your kids how to sail their own boat, along with water safety, seamanship, boat handling and racing techniques, and everything else that goes with being on the water. They’ll learn teamwork, build self esteem and make new friends and lasting memories. New this summer—we also are offering the option to sail an RS Feva! This boat is a double-handed vessel with an asymmetrical spinnaker that may be sailed by children 12 and older. Seasonal rentals and purchases are available through Boat Locker and Landfall Navigation. All of our program specifics may be found on our website by clicking here. If you want to register, simply click on the “Register Now” button on the right hand side of the home page. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 203-394-7621 or email [email protected].
Marianna Erenhouse Junior Sailing Chair
Dockmaster Iovanna reminds all junior sailors to let him know in advance of bringing your boat down to the Club if you are keeping it in the dry sail area. All boats, including kayaks, must be registered with the dock office and have current stickers.
P.C. Frank Bayers’ Red Cross Blood Drive got perennials?
Monday, June 18th The MYC Gardens and Grounds Committee will happily ac- 1:00pm to 6:00pm cept donations of your perennials to transplant at the Club. Milford Yacht Club Contact Nell Moll, Co-Chair at [email protected]
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