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FROM THE BRIDGE by Commodore Bud Cline (Destined to be PC 47) WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club I’m going to miss Tom Cowell’s monthly update for two major 13615 S. Bayshore Drive reasons. First, he has a gift for amusing and engaging communication. Sec- Traverse City, MI ond, now the duty falls on me to write these articles instead of Tom. I’m a 231.946.9779 numbers guy by profession. Writing takes work! I once heard a profes- www.gtyc.org sional author describe the writing experience as “Staring at a piece of paper FLAG OFFICERS and concentrating while beads of blood appear on your forehead.” So, here COMMODORE I go! Bud Cline The year 2006 was a great year for the Club. When the numbers VICE COMMODORE are finalized we will set new records for gross revenues, operating surplus Mac VanStratt and the surplus spent on improvements. We started and ended the year with REAR COMMODORE no bank debt. Ken Stepnitz Our PHRF race committee sponsored 3 Spring Wednesday races PAST COMMODORE with 20 boats for a total of 46 participations, 12 Summer Wednesday races Tom Cowell with 33 boats for a total of 299 participations and 4 Fall Wednesday races with 27 boats with a total of 93 participations. Add to this, the Hound Dog 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regatta with 19 boats in five races and 47 participations, the Middle Dis- Jim Dye tance series with 2 races, six boats and 11 participations and the four Long Dan Spyhalski Distance races with over 20 participations. Bev Stepnitz Our Laser fleet committee sponsored 15 Tuesday night races for 15 Than Dykstra racers and the Interlake fleet committee sponsored 15 Thursday night races Paul Davis for 10 boats. Both of these fleets sponsored invitational regattas in August, Steve Wyckoff as did the Melges 24 Fleet. TREASURER David Skibowski Our Social committees sponsored our Racing Season Wednesday SECRETARY Jon Siebers night gatherings and our Friday Racing Season Mug-O-Shrimp nights, our COMMITTEE CHAIRS Winter Friday night gatherings hosted by individual boat crews and cap- Building/Grounds Matt Hughey tains, our Fall Friday Soup nights and Winter and Fall Wednesday Mug-O- Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye Shrimp nights. Add to this a Mardi Gras party, a Saint Pat’s party, the Oys- Cruising Club Karen Downing ter Clam Bake, the Saturday night Hound Dog Regatta party, the Fourth of Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber July party, the Latitudes and Attitudes Party, the New Member party, the Membership Jim Dye Commodore’s Ball, the Awards Banquet and the Christmas parties. Merchandise Deb Wyckoff Our Cruiser’s Group gathered ten times on the fourth Thursday of Moorings/Storage Ken Stepnitz, Steve each month to share a meal and stories on cruising in the Great Lakes, Medi- Wyckoff, Fred Wilmeth terranean Sea and Virgin Islands along with safety-at-sea lessons. Newsletter Dannielle Higgins Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, Nate The Club invested in new chairs in the main salon, a new hot water Reynolds boiler for our heating system, a new dock system (to be installed this com- Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski ing year) and a Boston Whaler to replace the 4-Winns. Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow All of the above was accomplished by hundreds of volunteers hav- Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan ing lots of fun under the guiding hands of Commodore Tom Cowell and our Laser Fleet Tom Babel, Keith Forton dear Jessica Gerber. Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth- Tom, you are a tough act to follow! Website Steve Wyckoff I hope to devote my remaining eleven entries to singing the praises of all of the many volunteers who will make 2007 an equally great year for the Club. Thank you Bay Breeze for a great party, and to all the members who donated to Toys for Tots!

Affordable Caribbean Sailing! Bare- boat or All-Inclusive Yachts Call Dave for a quick quote on the best sailing vacations! (231) 941-0535 Roscher’s Christmas Caramels 4 cups half & half 4 cups white sugar 4 cups white Karo syrup 4 sticks real butter (no substitutes)

• Pour ingredients into a large heavy pot (I use a 1 quart Caphlon stock pot • Cook and stir until candy thermometer reaches 250 degrees (takes approx. 1 1/2 hours • Remove from heat—add 1 tablespoon of vanilla—stir until mixed • Pour (1 inch deep) into two buttered 9x9 silicon pans or one large buttered jelly role or sheet cake pan • Let cool—cut into squares—wrap in wax paper (I use pre cut hamburger papers form Gordons Food Service)

Thanks Kelly—the caramels are awesome!

Taken aboard ‘Spike’ Saturday Dec. 30. Out for an afternoon cruise around the Bay. Captain Dan @ the helm.

MEMBERSHIP By JIM DYE, Committee Chair

Ah, January of the New Year. Do you know what that means? 2007 DUES BILLING will be in the mail at the end of this month. PLEASE keep an eye out for it. If you don’t receive your billing contact me at [email protected] or call 938-9131 and let me know. Many of the members who end up paying late fees claim “They Never Got One!” This being my 4th year at this billing cycle, I can tell you they go out on the 25th and very few get returned to our PO Box. That must mean the get delivered!

Dues for 2007 are: Full Members, $300 plus any building fund fee’s owed Social Members, $180 Dues are due March 1st or late fee’s will be applied. Please pay on time.

We have one new membership this month, please welcome

Fred Heltenen & Julie Cordano Social Traverse City

The club was really busy in December. The Wonderful annual Christmas Parties with great food and friends. What more could you ask for from the best kept secret in Northern Lake Michigan?!

Who is that smartly dressed fellow, and where did he get his gear???

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Send newsletter articles, advertisements, pictures, or stories to: [email protected] Next deadline is Monday, January 22, 2007 The Grand Traverse Yacht Club newsletter Waterlines is published monthly. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB Waterlines 2007

WATERLINES From the Bridge Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club By Bud Cline, Commodore 13615 S. Bayshore Drive Traverse City, MI 231.946.9779 2007 is off to a great start at GTYC! www.gtyc.org FLAG OFFICERS Many thanks to David & Kristen Conrad, Fred & Lisa Wil- COMMODORE meth and Steve & Barb Hutchens for sponsoring the Friday night Din- Bud Cline ners. David & Kristen put together their first annual Cajun night. VICE COMMODORE What a treat! Great reviews from the crowd. Fred & Lisa indulged us Mac VanStratt REAR COMMODORE with a hearty soup and salad. Steve & Barb put together their second Ken Stepnitz annual Pasty (Yooper) Night. What a blast! Who can forget the cos- PAST COMMODORE tumes and Eric Lind’s recitation of Yooper jokes! Don’t miss the up- Tom Cowell coming Friday night parties. Are you getting your E-mail notices? If 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS not, send your e-mail address to Jim Dye (the Window Guy) at jim- Jim Dye [email protected] . Dan Spyhalski I offer my many thanks to Dan Spyhalski our Wednesday Bev Stepnitz Night Mug-O-Shrimp champion. Make Wednesday a stop on your Than Dykstra Paul Davis way home for a Mug-O-Shrimp and an adult beverage! Catch up with Steve Wyckoff the gang! TREASURER David Skibowski Winter is back, but the parking lot is clear. Mike Dow has SECRETARY Jon Siebers been scraping the snow off the parking lot before each Wednesday COMMITTEE CHAIRS and Friday night! What a guy! Building/Grounds Matt Hughey Did you miss the Cruising Group pot-luck? Each third Thurs- Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye day the Cruising Group gathers to plan the next adventure. In January Cruising Club Karen Downing & Lisa Wilmeth the meeting featured Tom Rau and his “Boat Smart Chronicles – Lake Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber Michigan Devours its Wounded”. Keep a watch out for the next gath- Membership Jim Dye ering! Merchandise Deb Wyckoff At the January 16th Board Meeting, Jamie and Laura Stuursma Moorings/Storage Ken Stepnitz, Steve presented their plans to host a Leukemia Cup this Summer. We Wyckoff, Fred Wilmeth th Newsletter Dannielle Higgins picked July 4 (a Wednesday) for this great event. Put this happening Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, on your Calendar and plan to participate. Nate Reynolds February features more Friday night dinners, including Mardi Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski Gras on February 16th. We will celebrate the Super Bowl on February Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura 4th with our own Chili Cook-off. A great place to watch that big Stuursma Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow screen TV with your sailing buddies! The Skipper’s roundtable is st Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan planned for Wednesday, February 21 . Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & February, a great month to visit the Club and shake off the Than Dykstra Winter chill. Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Website Steve Wyckoff My best to you, Commodore Bud Grand Traverse YC, Interlake Fleet 38 2006 wrap up and launch of 2007 & 2008!

2006 was not just a great sailing year but rather than wrapping up a season it has launched the next two. This 2006 was so great that it has launched Nationals 2008! Here some of the highlights. 2006 saw fleet 38 race 4 colligate style races per evening. This kept the fleet tight, the action fast and was a huge hit. Place changes were the norm. We also had on one evening our “Equity Cup” (where skippers are handi- capped in Bermuda start) and on another we had a new “Team” racing night, both of which were immensely popular. New nightly fun was added with the following weekly awards with traveling trophies: First Place Jr. & the award for an event/situation “that you would like to forget.” Loren Newton who exercised his creative juices made the later trophy. In truly generous Interlaker fashion, the recipient of this honor always remembered to bring it the following week and was anxious to share the distinction! Details of note just recently declassified: 10 boats in fleet. 8 boats on the line average. (Including Jrs.) -MVP David Phelps. Dave brought new enthusiasm to the fleet. His family is always there. He has brought two additional members into the fleet. He has purchased a second boat which his kids will race. He always has a smile. -Notable QUOTE: “Here Dad, this belongs to you.” From Morgan Young as he handed his Dad the weekly “OOPS” trophy received for an unceremonious docking after Equity Cup. Season Placings: 5th Dick Hirtrieter & George Panks; 4th Loren Newton & Emily Zakem; 3rd Jim Menzies & Bubba Popa; 2nd Jim Milliman & Louis Rodriguez; 1st Bob Sagan & Jason Masseroni. -SIT ON IT (Amongst other “Sagan Special” awards) Dave Phelps received a WOOPIE CUSION for leading the “sitting on Sagan” with gusto during the Team Racing.

New Date for the Great White Northerns is July 22nd and the new docks will be in!

“Outreach” efforts where made to members in Western Michigan in the Ludington Area. Jim Clark is a 30+ year ISCA member living on Hamlin Lake, and there are several Interlakes on nearby Stoney Lake including TK Jones. The “West Coast Championships” were held on Hamlin. Jane Clark received the MVP award for the delightful picnic lunch she provided and QUANTUM SAILS O.D. helped to make the event a success. We will be going back again in 2007. Oh, yeah. Big Interlake Party at HANNA in Feb. Check your e-mail. Bob Sagan, Fl Capt.

!! Immediate Seating Available !! Donations towards the new furniture have been received for about half the project so we are continuing the effort to sign up sponsors for the remaining chairs. Members who participate will have a brass plaque affixed to the back of a chair commemorating their GTYC legacy for all time. To participate just send your check for $105.00 made out to GTYC at PO Box 131 Traverse City MI 49685. PC TC will get in touch about your plaque text.

The initial group of plaques are in the works and we thank the first fleet of sponsors listed below. More are on the way. Add your name now for the second batch of plaques.

Bud Cline, Eric & Ginny Lind, Wes & Janie Schulz, Sandy Lockwood, Dev Trepp, Mike Dow, Gregg Diehl, Doug Roberts & Sara Boys, Dave Hollis, Carol Taberski, Glen Rauth & Kelly Roscher, Jean Risk, Mike & Dawn Fisher, Verne & Lisa Powell, Dean & Linda Bratsis, Spray Southworth, Clark and Marie Phelps, Joe Jonika & Annelle Kaspor, Gary & Donna Nelson, Wayne & Ann Olsen, Bill & Cheri Buchbinder, Steve & Sarah Trippe, Jon & Gretchen Siebers, Michael & Diane Kuhn, LuAnn & Klaus Heinert, Tim Smith, Greg & Donna Fisher, Joel Kato, Elaine Stacy, Gordon & Jean Cornwell, PC Tom Cowell Is it time to update your GTYC wardrobe? We are going to feature 1 or 2 items each month. If we order in quantity, we get a lower price, so get your family and friends together and place an order.

This month we are featuring the fleece vest and fleece jacket. We have some jackets on display at the club, or you can check out the merchandise link on the GTYC web page.

The prices are: Vest: 1-5 $55 6-11 $47 12+ $42.75 Jacket: 1-5 $61.50 6-11 $53.00 12+ $48.50

To order, call Deb Wyckoff @ 932-1472, e-mail [email protected], or see me at the club

Don’t forget the Super Bowl Chili Cook-off, Sunday, February 4th!

~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~ _/) ~_/) ~ 2007 Summer Sailing Schedule for Traverse Area Community Sailing! Line up your children's, your grandchildren's or your own sailing courses this summer now at www.tacsailing.com. TACS offers affordable, fun and comprehensive sailing courses from Basic Learn To Sail to Advanced Racing. Taught by US Sailing Certified Instructors in a safe controlled environment. The summer day camps accept kids ages 8 to 17 and run from June 18 through August 17. Our fleet includes Optimist Prams, Sunfish, Lasers (4.7, Radial & Standard Rigs), JY15's & Interlakes. TACS holds two week day camps with the option of half day ($160) or full day ($310) attendance. TACS is located at the North end of the Boardman Lake, in Hull Park at the West end of Hannah Ave (behind the Library). TACS plans to monitor groups of our Advanced Racing Sailors at GTYC on Tuesday nights with the Laser Fleet and on Thursday nights with the Interlake Fleet, so get ready, it's going to be a lot of fun. There will be 2 Adult Sailing Courses beginning in June, they run for two weeks, Tues, Thurs 6-9pm & Sun- day afternoons ($240), June 18 & July9th, sign up early, so you can take advantage of your new skills all summer long! Sailing Passes are available for purchase by accomplished sailors, or those who've passed through at least one camp session, which allow you to come check out an available boat when TACS is open. Thursday Nights at TACS is a Family Fun night, staffed by a TACS instructor and a volunteer, this night TACS is open for camp- ers and their parents or sailing pass holders to go for a sail. Volunteers are welcome and needed to assist with our season prep, dock in day, fundraising and through out the summer with events and projects. Join us for lunch at Scott's Harbor Grill every Friday at noon or contact us at 231-922-5922 or [email protected] . Thank you for your generous support! ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~

FOR SALE: GTYC Retired Committee Boats Cutter Mackinaw Info

4 Winns 1988 19'10" 4WNSE143D888 Q -- I have a question on the new Cutter Mackinaw. The long revered and nearly bullet-proof On the old Cutter Mackinaw WAGB 83, I was told committee boat has been retired due to that WAGB stands for underway artic glacier progressive hull deterioration. Needs repair. Includes breaker. Is this correct? On the new Cutter Macki- boat and good trailer, no engine. Unique Valentine gift naw WLBB 30, what does WLBB stand for? for the DIY skipper To Sell 'as is' --- Make Offer A -- The "W" has been applied to all Coast Guard ships since WWII. During the war, to avoid problems Wahoo 1990 14' 0" WH003795J990 that could arise from a Navy and Coast Guard ship Ready for fishing expeditions near and far. Includes having the same number on their bows, a "W" was boat, trailer, and 25 hp engine. Engine upper and lower painted before the number to signify the ship as a sections rebuilt in recent years. Approx value $1600. Coast Guard ship. The "AGB" is for Arctic Glacier To Sell 'as is' --- Make Offer Breaker. The Polar Rollers (Polar Star, Polar Sea) and Healy are also WAGB's. Submit offers for next Board Meeting Tuesday Feb 20, 2007 by mail to: "WLB" is the Coast Guard's designation for sea- GTYC - Boat Offer going buoy tenders. "L" is for working boat (Load- PO Box 131 bearing) and B is for Big. All of the 225 ft tenders Traverse City MI 49685-0131 are WLBs. The "LB" is for Big buoy tender and the Mackinaw's final "B" is for [ice]Breaker. The Macki- For additional information, contact: naw is affectionately known as a "buoy breaker" to Bob Clark at 218-4500 or some. Other load-bearing classifications include Tom Cowell at 946-2067 "WLM" (Medium - 175 ft buoy tenders), "WLC" (Construction), "WLR" (River), "WLI" (Inland), "WLIC" (Inland Construction), and "WLIR" (Inland River).

GTYC Mardi Gras Invitation Thanks for asking. It appears that this information has not been available on the web, and I have February 16, 2007 added it to Mightymac.org Bar open 5 pm - Dinner served 6:30 pm MENU WWW.GTYC.ORG Seafood Gumbo, Chicken-Sausage Jambalaya Crab Cakes, Crawfish, Citrus Salad Affordable Caribbean French Bread, King Cake, Sorbet Sailing! Bare- All for only $12.00 boat or All-Inclusive Yachts Call Dave for a quick quote on the best sailing vacations! (231) 941-0535 And the #1 reason NOT to put kids toys on the pool table….

We are off to a great new year with Friday night “Crewsine”! – Many thanks to the Conrads and crew for a splendid Cajun Shrimp Creole meal, and the Hutchins crew for incredible homemade U.P. pasties. There are still a few Friday evenings left in March and April, so gather your crew and sign up to host a meal.

Hey Cher - make a date to laissez le bon temps roulez on Febru- ary 16 at the annual Mardi Gras party. Chef Fred is cooking up some seafood gumbo and chicken/sausage jambalaya, along with all the fixings. Jess will have the Hurricanes ready to wash it all down. Tickets are $12 at the door. So gather your Krewe, put on a mask and beads, wear your purple, green and gold, and come dance the Mardi Gras Mambo! Social Committee Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Wilmeth Fred & Lisa

MEMBERSHIP By JIM DYE, Committee Chair

It’s Dues time at GTYC! If you have not received you’re dues invoice yet please let me know ASAP! ([email protected] or 943-4500) Keeping you as a member is very important to us so we don’t want a little thing like USPS not delivering your notice to get in the way. ANNUAL DUES ARE DUE MARCH 1 after that a late fee will be assessed! Please pay on time! GTYC just gets better and better each and every month. In January the Crew Cook Off started (on Friday’s) with able bodied men and women coming to the call! We just enjoyed Upper Night with fabulous Pasties. You betch’ ya, eh! What will be your Friday night entrée?

Please welcome these new social members; Brian Hansz Traverse City Social Jim & Barb Shroeger Traverse City Social Ron Schultz Suttons Bay Social Dick & Marla Lavanture Bristol, IN Social

Say hi to these folks when you see new faces around our club and make them feel at home! Let them know why we believe GTYC is the best kept secret in northern Lake Michigan! GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB P.O. BOX 131 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-0131

Send newsletter articles, advertisements, pictures, or stories to: [email protected] Next deadline is Monday, February , 2007 The Grand Traverse Yacht Club newsletter Waterlines is published monthly. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB

Y C GT Waterlines March 2007 From the Bridge WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club It’s March! Spring becomes official this month on th 13615 S. Bayshore Drive the 20 , AND we turn our clocks forward on March 11. I Traverse City, MI 231.946.9779 don’t think I’m ready for this. www.gtyc.org February was a great month at the Club. Friday FLAG OFFICERS night dinners were hosted by the S-2 owners (on the 2nd), COMMODORE Bud Cline Past Commodore Tom Cowell (and a Happy Birthday on th VICE COMMODORE the 9 ), our Social Committee (Fred and Lisa) on Mardi Mac VanStratt Gras Friday the 16th and finally Captain Bryan and the REAR COMMODORE rd Ken Stepnitz crew of Olga on the 23 . I offer many thanks to all of our PAST COMMODORE hosts for a great time each night. Tom Cowell Past Commodore Dan Spyhalski continues to cook 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS up the Mug-O-Shrimp on Wednesday nights. This might Jim Dye Dan Spyhalski be a good time to recall that Dan Spyhalski is the founder Bev Stepnitz of our modern day Club! Prior to Dan, we closed the Club Than Dykstra Paul Davis in the fall and it remained closed for about six months until Steve Wyckoff the Oyster-Clambake. Dan had the vision and energy to TREASURER David Skibowski SECRETARY Jon Siebers turn the Club into an all year activity. “Ya got to give the COMMITTEE CHAIRS people services!” Building/Grounds Matt Hughey Before Dan, we struggled to keep the membership Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye numbers up. Now the year-around services keep our mem- Cruising Club Karen Downing & Lisa Wilmeth bership full. The membership dues pay for building and Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber dock improvements. The improvements raise the quality of Membership Jim Dye Merchandise Deb Wyckoff the services. The wheel keeps turning. Thanks Dan! Moorings/Storage Ken Stepnitz, Steve March features more Friday and Wednesday night Wyckoff, Fred Wilmeth Newsletter Dannielle Higgins activities. St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Club are th Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, scheduled for Friday night the 16 as a warm up for Pub Nate Reynolds Crawls on the 17th. Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma Don’t miss the the Cluiser’s Group pot-luck on Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow March 15th. Sara Boys and Doug Roberts will be present- Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & ing their annual Mediterranean cruise update. What a life! Than Dykstra Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth My Best to You, Commodore Bud ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY

Friday, March 16th

A Friday Night Crewsine Event Sponsored by the crew from Illusion The Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Dinner of Corned Beef and Cabbage Exciting entertainment with Kelly-0-ke!

LMSRF Rules Seminar...... PC40 In addition to the popular evening seminar put on by Tom Babel and Dave Gerber, we will also be hosting a day long rules seminar on Saturday, April 21, at the Club. This seminar is part of a series put on by the Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation and will be presented by Allan Teske from Chi- cago. Details are still pending so look for next month. I have attended several of these in the past and they are well done with excellent graphics. We will be inviting sailors from throughout the Northern Michigan area so this will give you a chance to see old friends and make some new ones. There will also be a short session on Sunday morning for those that want to discuss regatta management and race committee procedures. Should be a fun event so mark your calendars now.

America’s Cup TV Coverage...... VERSUS (formerly OLN) For those of you interested in the America’s Cup, here is some info on the coverage by VER- SUS, formerly the Outdoor Life Network, channel 21 on Charter. March/07 — America’s Cup Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Series): VERSUS’ provides Part 2 of their Countdown to the 32nd America's Cup series. Sunday - 3/18/2007 - 2:30-3 pm ET Wednesday - 3/21/2007 - 5-5:30 pm ET April/07 — America’s Cup Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Series): VERSUS’ coverage of the Round Robins will consist of daily highlight shows called “Cup Dates” and will air throughout the network’s coverage of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs. Exact times to come. Round 1 - 4/16-4/23 (Approximately) Round 2 - 4/25 – 5/7 (Approximately) More info avail — http://www.versus.com/nw/article/view/1213/?UserDef=true&catID=79 ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~ _/) ~_/) ~ 2007 Summer Sailing Schedule for Traverse Area Community Sailing!

Line up your children's, your grandchildren's or your own sailing courses this summer now at www.tacsailing.com. TACS offers affordable, fun and comprehensive sailing courses from Basic Learn To Sail to Advanced Racing. Taught by US Sailing Certified Instructors in a safe controlled environment. The summer day camps accept kids ages 8 to 17 and run from June 18 through August 17. Our fleet includes Optimist Prams, Sunfish, Lasers (4.7, Radial & Standard Rigs), JY15's & Interlakes. TACS holds two week day camps with the option of half day ($160) or full day ($310) attendance. TACS is located at the North end of the Boardman Lake, in Hull Park at the West end of Hannah Ave (behind the Li- brary). TACS plans to monitor groups of our Advanced Racing Sailors at GTYC on Tuesday nights with the Laser Fleet and on Thursday nights with the Interlake Fleet, so get ready, it's going to be a lot of fun. There will be 2 Adult Sailing Courses beginning in June, they run for two weeks, Tues, Thurs 6-9pm & Sun- day afternoons ($240), June 18 & July9th, sign up early, so you can take advantage of your new skills all summer long! Sailing Passes are available for purchase by accomplished sailors, or those who've passed through at least one camp session, which allow you to come check out an available boat when TACS is open. Thursday Nights at TACS is a Family Fun night, staffed by a TACS instructor and a volunteer, this night TACS is open for camp- ers and their parents or sailing pass holders to go for a sail. Volunteers are welcome and needed to assist with our season prep, dock in day, fundraising and through out the summer with events and projects. Join us for lunch at Scott's Harbor Grill every Friday at noon or contact us at 231-922-5922 or [email protected] . Thank you for your generous support! ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~_/) ~

Log of the Social Committee:

Anyone left (a)bored on a Friday night has no one to blame but themselves! There have been great times at the club thanks to a lot of superb cooking by accomplished galley masters. How could we forget the S2’s “S” night (soups, salads, and strawberry shortcake!)? Memorable food and a memorable event.

And how about Mardi Gras: Gumbo, Jambalaya, King Cake (who got the baby?), and Hurricanes from the bar. Great party! During the festivities, we were honored by an appearance of the Queen and her consort. What more could you ask?

Then there was wet burrito night put on by Cap’n Bryan and crew. Who knew the light rigging of those paper plates would hold so much great food! If you’re not coming down to the club on Friday night Crewsine night, you’re really missing the boat.

So you need a Crewsine forecast to set that course? Try these for great Friday evening anchorages with great food and even better company:

March 2nd Ciao Chow by the VanStratt crew March 9th Only the Good Die Young, Briefly – Dyes, Youngs and Briefs March 16th St. Patty’s Day – come celebrate our common Irish heritage (drinking) and a great meal of Dan S.’s famous corned beef. All four-leaf clovers here. March 23rd Hunter night with the Wyckoff’s taking the helm. March 30th You!

There are still some open dates for our Friday night Crewsine. Grab your crew and make sure Jess signs you up quickly as the spots are sure to go fast. We are still looking for ideas and helpers for April 20’s Pirates Rendezvous. So dig out that costume, bring some treasure to bury, and share the fun.

CORRECTION: IN JANUARY’S ISSUE OF WATERLINES, KELLY ROSCHER’S CARA- MEL RECIPE, I MISTAKENLY PUT THAT YOU NEEDED A 1 QUART STOCK POT, WHEN YOU ACTUALLY NEED A 6 QUART STOCK POT. SORRY! TO MAKE IT UP TO YOU, HERE’S THE CORRECTED RECIPE:

Roscher’s Christmas Caramels 4 cups half & half 4 cups white sugar 4 cups white Karo syrup 4 sticks real butter (no substitutes) • Pour ingredients into a large heavy pot (I use a 6 quart Caphlon stock pot) • Cook and stir until candy thermometer reaches 250 degrees (takes approx. 1 1/2 hours • Remove from heat—add 1 tablespoon of vanilla—stir until mixed • Pour (1 inch deep) into two buttered 9x9 silicon pans or one large buttered jelly role or sheet cake pan Let cool—cut into squares—wrap in wax paper (I use pre cut hamburger papers form Gordons Food Service)

Tom Cowell’s Crab in Tomato Sauce for Pasta

1 pound flaked blue crab or faux crab (good) 1 cup chicken broth 2 Tbs butter or margarine 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbs olive oil 1/4 tsp pepper 1 medium onion coursely chopped 4 cups fresh spinach 3 cloves minced garlic at least 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese 2 Tbs flour 1 can ( 16 oz) whole tomatoes, quartered, undrained pasta ... linguine cooked and ready to serve

In a large skillet, combine butter and olive oil ... saute onion and garlic over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour (sifting works well), stir and cook until flour is well blended. Stir in tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add crabmeat and cook for a few minutes. Stir in spinach and cook just until the fresh spinace wilts. Toss hot pasta with half of the Par- mesan cheese then serve topped with crab, tomato, and spinach sauce. Pass remaining Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

... from Annette Reddell Hegen for the Texas Marine Advisory Service and Texas A&M University Sea Grant Program Happy Birthday Lisa! PC Eric about to pass the crutch on to PC Tom….

Endeavour 33 --- spacious open salon with full galley, sleeps 6, head w/ shower, includes cruising gear $35,500. Again—thanks to everyone who At home on GTYC mooring. Call PC Tom Cowell 946-2067. donated pictures! Danni Moorings and Storage The 2007 Mooring and Storage Committee includes Ken Stepnitz, Fred Wilmeth, Steve Wyckoff, and Mike Winkler. This committee is responsible for all parking lot storage, moorings, dinghy storage, maintaining lists, and collecting fees. Renewal contracts for current mooring holders, dry lot and dinghy storage will be sent during the month of March. To be placed on the waiting list for mooring or dry lot storage, you must be a Full Member and sent a $50 to GTYC. The date on the check will be the date of placement on the waiting list.

Please contact any of the Mooring and Storage Committee members for additional information.

Thanks to Mike Whea- ton and his dad, Dick Wheaton, for volun- teering to install the new PA system. Mike and PC Tom Cowell routed wires for new speakers in the dining area and bar area. Outside speakers are planned for the deck and Pleasantville when the weather warms up. Mike's expertise took the project from "home brew" to "professional grade" so it sounds really great. We're ready for It's Wednesday Night race results to be heard around the world this summer!

BUILDING & GROUNDS

By Matt Hughey, Committee Chair

Believe it or not spring is almost here and clean up day will be April 28th. I hope we have as good of turn out as we did last year. It was sure wonderful to see all that help and the club looked as good as it gets, thanks to all the volunteers. I think you get the point, we will see you on April 28th and thanks for your wonderful support.

Sincerely, Matt Hughey In the words of Hans and Franz: "We're here to pump you up. Girly men and Ladies) listen up with your girly little boats don't be afraid of the pumpattude. There are no Girly excuses like, oh it’s to cold, no wind, it's raining, too windy, too rough? To earn the right to be a laser sailor you must fight through the physical and mental pain and not succumb to the girly ways."

Do you know where your Laser is? Send us a digital picture and we will vote on the most uniquely stored laser...First award of the season.

We have been busy talking and planning this year’s calendar. The summer racing schedule officially starts Tuesday June 5th; that is only 96 days away. That means Glenn Rauth, Scott Porter and crew, Paul Schneider, Eric Reed, Mark Lyons have a very short time to buy a boat because they are rumored to be on the starting line on June 5. These people have either expressed interest in sailing lasers, or if they haven't, we have decided that they should. There has also been a rumor floating around that John Briggs (JB) will be returning to the fleet this year. The fleet will be watching him closely to learn the techniques of the former pumpkin day champion. Another returning member of the fleet is former fleet captain Dave Gerber. I am sure that he will be out there with family racing his laser when in country. We also have some new comers to the fleet. One of them is a student at the East Junior High School Clark Phelps. If Clark sails as hard as he studies we are all in trouble.

Other activities planned include the annual Bunny Day regatta tentatively scheduled for Saturday May 5th, and a Laser Clinic for all levels of sailing expertise by the nationally recognized coach, Tom Babel. Tom will run some drills, shoot video and provide his expert advice on everything Laser for those in attendance. This event is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday May 29th.

Please contact Than Dykstra ([email protected]) or Jamie Stuursma ([email protected]) with any questions.

Mediterranean Cruising * 2007 * Sara Boys and Doug Roberts Pull out your favorite Mediterranean Passing Dish recipe - you're invited! Put Mindemoya's 2007 edition travelogue on your calendar for the evening of March 15 at the Club. This year's sailing adventures took them through Greek and Turkish Islands to Istanbul. Beyond the Straits of Bosphorus the challenge started for their 6-yacht rally fleet exploring historic Black Sea ports in Bulgaria, Romania, and the Ukraine. By the end of summer, they were returning westward through Greece transiting the dramatic Corinth Canal and idyllic Ionian Islands for wintering in Tar- anto Italy. To read more check out their log in the Cruising section of GTYC.org

Featured photos will include the trek to the legendary Cave of the Nymphs where Odysseus took R&R on Ithaka with some special souvenirs after the Trojan War. Find out what Empedocles really meant by "Now at this secret cavern we're arrived." [ ! by special arrangement - meet the Nymphs - here - at GTYC ! ] Fire up your culinary creativity - we'll see you there ! Thursday March 15 6:00 GTYC Special Cruising Presentation APRIL 12, 2007 - RACING RULES SEMINAR Dave Gerber and Tom Babel will be offering their RULES SEMINAR on April 12, 2007 from 6-9 PM at the GTYC. The seminar is open to anyone who wants to attend and is free of charge.

In previous years Dave, Tom and Eric Lind have reviewed and explained the rules that are con- tained in THE RACING RULES OF SAILING. They have also concentrated on everything from "cold water safety issues" to "how to prepare for a Protest". ISAF Vice President Dave Irish has also spoken at this seminar on the history of the Racing Rules.

This year we are asking sailors to contact Dave or Tom and let them know what areas you would like to "brush up" on. You may have a particular rule that you would like to better understand, maybe you have some tactics/strategy questions or possibly a sail trimming question. Let us know: Dave 218-9502 or Tom 642-0847

News from the “Race” Committee 2007

First, your committee for 2007 is David Gerber, Joe Richter, Nate Reynolds and Scott Porter. If you want to join, please do. We have a good time. Second, we have lots to discuss. Please join us for “Skippers Roundtable” discussions prior to the season. Our next discussion group is March 21. These discussion groups are on the calendar and we had one on Wednesday, February 21. It was a delightful time. Topics that were opened: Courses, Round- ings, Starts, Boat of the Year, Hound Dog Regatta, Leukemia Cup, Rules, Protests, Protest Committees, Scoring, Handicapping, etc., etc., etc., so on and so forth. Remember if you don’t participate, volunteer, help or assist you can’t complain. Thanks. MEMBERSHIP GTYC February Board Briefs By JIM DYE, Committee Chair

Jamie Stuursma and representatives from the Ah, March already, it won’t be long now till Leukemia & Lymphoma Society spoke on is- the boats are back in the water!!! By now sues concerning the Leukemia Cup Regatta to you should have received your dues billing, be held on July 4. There will be a $75 boat reg- and hopefully paid it. If you haven’t gotten istration fee. Boats registering by June 6 will your bill please contact me ASAP. If you’re have their boat name on the official T-shirt. paying after March 1st please enclose the Mt.Gay Rum is a national sponsor. Silent auc- proper late fee, thanks. tion to be held on day of race with all festivities finished prior to fireworks. Regatta will include a fun race for non-racers. Regatta planning com- We have a couple new members to wel- mittee to be formed and chaired by Jamie come this month; Stuursma. Mark Yanick Traverse City Social Food & Beverage report showed a profit for Mark & Tracy Clark Traverse City (soon) January. Discussion of whether we are collect- Social ing all revenues available for events. Approved rental requests for June 9, 2007 and The Clarks are relocating to TC from Port September 15, 2007 Huron where they have been avid sailors Approved new member applications for Mark and active members of the Port Huron and Tracy Clark and Mark Yanick. Yacht Club.

Building & Grounds – We have a ruptured pipe that will need to be repaired in the Club. Remember if you see new faces around our Dock project is progressing, but we are short of club make them feel welcome! Our strength materials. Jim Dye is looking for replacements. is in our membership. GTYC is the best Uncertain what caused material shortage. Furni- kept secret on northern Lake Michigan be- ture tags are coming in. cause of it’s friendly members!

Attention all club members! This month's featured merchandise is the khaki shirt. There is a sample in the display case, and many of you have probably seen Tom wear- ing his! The special price this month for the shirt is $35.00. Please call: Deb Wyckoff @932-1472, e-mail [email protected], or see me at the club.

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Send newsletter articles, advertisements, pictures, or stories to: [email protected] Next deadline is Monday, march 26, 2007 The Grand Traverse Yacht Club newsletter Waterlines is published monthly. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB Waterlines April 2007 FROM THE BRIDGE By Bud Cline, Commodore WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club 13615 S. Bayshore Drive I am told that a picture of Jessica Gerber hangs in the em- Traverse City, MI ployee break room at the Gordon Food Service store on Barlow. 231.946.9779 GTYC made GFS’s list of top 10 in-store customers. Last year www.gtyc.org FLAG OFFICERS GTYC made almost $15,000 in purchases at GFS. The Store wants COMMODORE its employees to recognize its top 10 in-store customers. So, Jes- Bud Cline sica’s smiley face is as well known at GFS as it is at GTYC. This VICE COMMODORE past February GFS sent GTYC a check for $879.26 as a rebate of our Mac VanStratt purchases. It is a customer loyalty refund. So, if you sponsor a Fri- REAR COMMODORE day night meal and purchase your supplies at GFS don’t forget to say Ken Stepnitz “Grand Traverse Yacht Club” when the cashier asks for your organi- PAST COMMODORE Tom Cowell zation’s name. April is here! Spring is here. Time to pack up my DN Ice- 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Dye boat and refinish the teak on my S2 before the summer sailing season Dan Spyhalski [NOTE from the Editor: are you SURE of that??] Bev Stepnitz Spring Clean-up Day / Dock-in Day is April 28th (New docks Than Dykstra this year!). The Oyster Clambake is scheduled for May 4th. The first Paul Davis Wednesday night race (tune-up) is May 9th. The calendar is heating Steve Wyckoff TREASURER David Skibowski up! SECRETARY Jon Siebers Many thanks to March’s Friday night sponsors. Jim, Jill and COMMITTEE CHAIRS Nick VanStratt’s Ciao-Chow was a real treat. The Luau sponsored Building/Grounds Matt Hughey by Gary Brief, Jim & Cathy Dye, Scott & Leslie Young and John & Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye Julie Robb filled up the Club and entered the competition for best Cruising Club Karen Downing & Friday night. A big thank-you to Scott Porter and the crew of Illusion Lisa Wilmeth Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber for their traditional Irish Dinner on St. Pat’s Friday. All of us attend- Membership Jim Dye ing the Cruising group’s potluck shared an evening exploring the Merchandise Deb Wyckoff Black Sea with Sara Boys and Doug Roberts. And Jim Abfalter’s Moorings/Storage Ken Stepnitz, Steve gourmet treat was just that—those of you who missed it missed a lot! Wyckoff, Fred Wilmeth The crew of Spyke has claimed Good Friday (April 6) for a fish fry. Newsletter Dannielle Higgins th Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, Another meeting of the Cruiser’s group is scheduled for April 19 . Nate Reynolds As I write this letter the Club is still looking to collect dues Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski from 20 Full members and 33 Social members. If you have not paid Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma your dues, Tim McQuaid (Past Commodore 43) may be giving you a Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow reminder call soon. Rentals for moorings, dry land storage, locker’s Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & etc. are due as well. Than Dykstra Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Think summer! Website Steve Wyckoff My Best to You, Commodore Bud It’s almost the end of the Friday’s, and if you haven’t been, you’ve been missing out!

LMSRF Rules Due to some scheduling con- Seminar Moved to flicts the seminar scheduled for Charlevoix PC40 Saturday, April 21, has been moved to Charlevoix Yacht Club. For those interested in attending, you may contact Lynn Smolenyak [[email protected]] for info and registration form. Cost is $25 and it includes lunch. They will also have a short meeting on Sunday morning for those interested in Race Committee. RULES SEMINAR RESCHEDULED NEW DATE IS April 23, 6-9 PM

BRING YOUR RULE BOOK: 2005-2008 EDITION, RED IN COLOR

Scheduling issues have forced us to reschedule the RULES SEMINAR to Monday, April 23, 6-9 PM. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Please RSVP. We need to know: 1) How many people may attend, 2) What RULES or Subjects you would like to review, 3) Your input to help make this a worth while learning experience.

RSVP TO: DAVE GERBER - 218-9502 or TOM BA- BEL - 642-0847 Laser Racing, with Jamie & Than:

Quotes heard at the GTYC bar regarding the upcoming Laser Racing season: “I am going to try to sail my laser more this year.” “I am driving to North Carolina to pick up my boat” “I don’t have a boat yet, but I bought a ‘how to’ book and where should I get my hiking pants?” “My brother is driving from Torch Lake o race on Tuesday nights’ with you guys.” Sounds like to action is heating up …. Put it on your calendars now!! A Laser training Camp including, rigging, on the water video, coaching and debrief by World famous Coach, Tom Babel . Learn from the pro how the pro do it. Tuesday May 29th at 6:00 PM. Spring is right around the corner. Here are a few things that I found on Youtube.com that I thought would be helpful in getting you to think about laser sailing. Don’t just watch the video study it. Watch what they are doing on the boat that allows them to sail the boat so well. Rules: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuG3TVjlnHc&NR Rules video overtaking boat obligations. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcStTTlvAzY overlap rule Laser sailing heavy air/big surf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gglU-h0nS9U Heavy Air Laser Sailing Worth watching what they are doing to stay Upright. http://youtube.com/watch?v=N2AubwtWnBY Check it out laser surf- ing on waves http://youtube.com/watch?v=bZA95a72PM0 Heavy air sailing laser note: vang is eased and weight back Friday nights in May. There is a group of diehards donning wetsuits and dry suits starting in May for some fun racing and sailing. Come join the fun or just watch from YC front lawn. Rules: Tom Babel and Dave Gerber present Racing Rules Seminar at GTYC Monday April 23rd from 6-9 PM. Please RSVP to Tom or Dave. If you have specific questions or situations you would them to address, please give them an advance notice. [email protected] or [email protected] Want more information about laser sailing? Check out the Michigan district laser website at www.d19laser.com. For additional information or to receive email updates please contact Than Dykstra [email protected] or Jamie Stuursma [email protected]

AAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!

What’s the first letter of the pirate’s alphabet? AAARRRGGGHHH! What’s the last letter of the pirate’s alphabet? AAARRRGGGHHH! What’s a pirate’s favorite food? AAARRRGGGHHH-tichoke!

Its time to hunker down over that treasure map and set a course for the April 20th gathering of swabs and swabettes at the GTYC. Ye’ll be eating a special pirate’s treat as the sun goes over the yardarm (6 bells) and washing it down with pints o’rum on the foredeck. There’ll be plenty o’excitement while yer tries to tack ‘atween rocks and shoals to safe anchorage amid a hobson’s choice of delec- table pirate treasure and them thar fool’s gold. Prizes and planks for those what earn’em.

Don’t Miss It! And don’t plan on attending without yer pirate clothes. Ye may not be recognized in yer street garb and be taken for a British spy. And ye knows what's we do to British spies.

AAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!! And for those landlubbers out thar, you might want to check out http://www.talklikeapirate.com/ LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Raise more than a sail this summer to fight blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma by registering your boat and crew for the Leukemia Cup Regatta. The Leukemia Cup Regatta is both a race and fundraising event where the biggest winners are the patients and families the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society supports.

GTYC will be hosting a Leukemia Cup Regatta on Wednesday, July 4. Please join us for sailing in the afternoon and a pig roast dinner with a silent auction in the evening. Sailing courses will be focused on traditional competition and family fun.

Registration for the regatta is available online at http://www.leukemia- lymphoma.org/regatta/hm_reg , or by paper form. Forms are located near the cloth- ing case at GTYC. Dinner RSVP is separate from the sailing event, please contact Ja- mie and Laura Stuursma if you would like to attend the dinner.

Thank you for your support of this valuable event! Jamie and Laura Stuursma can be contacted at 946.9368 or [email protected].

Racy News….

We had another roundtable skippers meeting in March….missed you, if you were not there. We are having another one in April; in fact, the day is Wednesday, April 18, 2007. This is not on the calendar; we are adding it for you. Be there…we have a bit to discuss: scoring, fleets, participation, BOY, etc., etc. The annual “Skipper’s Meet- ing” is Wednesday, May 2, 2007 we look forward to seeing you there, as well. Re- member, “The cost of criticism is a better idea.” Our rules seminar date is changing to Monday, April 23, 2007…we look forward to seeing you there, as well. So much awesome racing this year with Hound Dog, Leukemia Cup, Lasers, Interlake’s, PHRF boats, Melges 24s…simply, Awesome Baby! Your committee of Nate Reynolds, Joe Richter, Scott Porter, Paul Davis and myself look forward to a great season on the water…and no this is not a misprint…”The cost of criticism is a better idea.” Bye. MEMBERSHIP

By JIM DYE, Committee Chair

Thank you to all members that have paid they’re 07’ dues on time! Our Collections are ahead of last year and it’s because of you! It really makes our job in membership a lot easier, Thanks!

HAPPY SPRING BREAK! For those few who haven’t got your dues in this is the last month before EXPUNDGE- MENT DAY on May 1st. Please give it some attention and get’r done cause we want to see your smiling face all thru the upcoming season.

We have 3 new members to welcome this month; Vince Maloney Traverse City Social Vince & Jana O’Brien Traverse City Social DeWayne & Jan McCave Williamsburg Social

The McCave’s are moving down from the Charlevoix Yacht Club and are acquainted with many of our RED FOX sailors. Please be sure to welcome them and any new faces you see around our club, our great asset at GTYC is our members! Welcome to the best kept secret on Northern Lake Michigan.

Who is that smartly dressed fellow, and where did he get his gear???

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Send newsletter articles, advertisements, pictures, or stories to: [email protected] Next deadline is Monday, APRIL 23, 2007 The Grand Traverse Yacht Club newsletter Waterlines is published monthly. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB Waterlines May 2007 Parking, parking, parking, WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club By Bud Cline, Commodore 13615 S. Bayshore Drive Traverse City, MI As most of you know, the Club has benefited from a great 231.946.9779 relationship with our Neighbor to the North: Howard Energy, as a www.gtyc.org FLAG OFFICERS source of parking during our busy social activities. Howard Energy COMMODORE is selling the building and moving to a new location, so this relation- Bud Cline ship is coming to an end. At this writing, the transaction is “in proc- VICE COMMODORE ess” and the expected buyer is Lisa Wehr from One-Up-Web. Once Mac VanStratt the change of ownership is finalized, we will approach Ms. Wehr REAR COMMODORE about a cooperative agreement for parking. (Cross your fingers!) Ken Stepnitz PAST COMMODORE In the meantime, Howard Energy has requested that our Tom Cowell members stop using their parking lot. So, Until Further Notice, 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS please respect this request and stop using the Howard Energy park- Jim Dye ing lot . Dan Spyhalski I will be contacting Mr. Kelly Miller, the current owner of Bev Stepnitz the Westport Building across M-22 from the north corner of our Than Dykstra Paul Davis property. That building has a very large parking lot and would ap- Steve Wyckoff pear to a safe place to park. Hopefully, we can work something out TREASURER David Skibowski for the short-run. WARNING: Look both ways before crossing M- SECRETARY Jon Siebers 22. COMMITTEE CHAIRS Building/Grounds Matt Hughey Spring Is Here! Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye Cruising Club Karen Downing & Didn’t I announce this last month before that major snow- Lisa Wilmeth storm????? Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber By the time you read this letter, the Spring Clean Up Day Membership Jim Dye will be finished, the Club will be standing tall, a new dock will be Merchandise Deb Wyckoff installed and the Oyster Clambake will be just a few days away. Moorings/Storage Ken Stepnitz, Steve Wyckoff, Fred Wilmeth This is our Signature Event and the only membership drive event for Newsletter Dannielle Higgins the year. So bring a boating friend (who should really be a GTYC Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, member) to the Oyster Clambake, May 4th. Look for me in Pleas- Nate Reynolds antville cooking the chicken on the grill! Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma Friday night special dinners are coming to an end soon as th Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow we start the racing season on Wednesday, May 9 with a “warm up Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan race” around the buoys. We will start serving a Wednesday night Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & dinner on May 9th running through September 26th. Friday nights Than Dykstra become “Dan’s Mug-O-Shrimp Night” for the summer. Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Website Steve Wyckoff Sailing season is here! Best wishes, Commodore Bud If you see this guy working in the kitchen or behind the bar, introduce yourself to Charlie O'Hearn. Charlie will be cooking our Wednesday Race Night buffet this summer and helping Jes- sica at the Bar. Charlie grew up in Traverse City and loves hockey. His brother plays for the Northstars.

Race News for May:

Just returned from the rules seminar. What a great turnout. People are excited about sailing/racing/cruising on the waters of West Bay. It was thrilling to see the enthusiasm and participation. Thank you to Tom Babel and Eric Lind, two great volunteers who help our club gybe. Get those fast ships in the water. Your "race" committee. Who is that smartly ps-remember dressed fellow, and to tip the friendly bar- where did he get his tender gear???

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If you Missed Jim Abfalter’s Friday Night, Here’s a Taste of What You Missed!

EASY FLAN 1. 6 to 10 eggs. I use 8 2. 2 cans evaporated milk 3. 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 4. ½ cup sugar Flavoring (for regular flan use vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon, for orange saffron use a healthy pinch of saffron and the zest and juice from half an orange and a little orange flavored hooch)

If making saffron orange flan, first zest with a fine the orange and then squeeze the juice and strain, reserving zest for later. Add the saffron by rubbing it between your fingers to break it up, to the juice and gently heat over a low flame to almost boiling, then set aside.

Add the ½ cup sugar to a nonstick pan and heat over medium high heat until the sugar completely melts and caramelizes. Don’t let it burn! It’s a close call. Pour the melted sugar into a casserole dish and tilt the pan to distribute the sugar evenly over the bottom. Work quickly on this as the sugar will set up fast. Alternately you can make individual flans using muffin tins or ramekins by putting some of the sugar in each tin.

Beat the eggs until well mixed but not foamy. Add the milk and zest and strain the juice into the milk and eggs and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake in a water bath at 350 for about 45 minutes. Check it often with a toothpick. The flan will still be very jiggley when it comes out of the oven but will set up as it cools. Chill over night in the refrig- erator. To unmold the flan, run a knife around the edges and turn over onto the serving plate. It will release from the mold after a few seconds. If using muffin tins turn out onto a cookie sheet and use a spatula to place the flans on plates. Garnish with edible flowers or mint.

BUILDING & GROUNDS

May 2007 Grand Traverse Yacht Club Traverse City, Michigan

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 CLUB OPEN MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL DRIVE SKIPPERS OYSTER CLAM MEETING BAKE

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN MUG OF SHRIMP WARM UP RACE

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 BOARD MEETING CLUB OPEN CRUISER’S CLUB OPEN MEDIUM 6:00 PM FLEET MUG OF SHRIMP DISTANCE All members SPRING SERIES POTLUCK RACE #1 Mother’s Day welcome RACE # 1 6:00 PM

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 WATERLINES CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN Deadline MUG OF SHRIMP SPRING SERIES RACE # 2

27 28 29 30 31 CLUB OPEN INTERLAKE TUNE UP RACE SPRING SERIES Memorial Day RACE # 3 June 2007 Grand Traverse Yacht Club Traverse City, Michigan

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 CLUB OPEN LONG DISTANCE MUG OF SHRIMP SERIES RACE #1 Traverse City To Charlevoix

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LONG DISTANCE CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN SERIES RACE # 2 LASER INTERLAKE MUG OF SHRIMP Charlevoix RACE #1 SUMMER SERIES RACE # 1 To Traverse City RACE # 1

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN LASER INTERLAKE MUG OF SHRIMP RACE #1 SUMMER SERIES RACE # 2 RACE # 2

17 18 19 LASER 20 21 22 23 RACE #3 CLUB OPEN HOUND DOG HOUND DOG INTERLAKE REGATTA REGATTA BOARD MEETING SUMMER SERIES RACE # 3 Father’s Day 6:00 PM RACE # 3 America’s Cup

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 HOUND DOG WATERLINES CLUB OPEN INTERLAKE CLUB OPEN REGATTA Deadline LASER RACE # 4 MUG OF SHRIMP RACE #4 SUMMER SERIES RACE # 4 CRUISING CLUB MEMBERSHIP By JIM DYE, Committee Chair

May 1st is expungement day! If you haven’t paid Hello Cruisers and racers, your 07’dues by now this will be your last copy of the wa- too. Please join us as for the last 'cruisers terlines! As of this writing renewals are running at 85% to 90% with a few last minute payments rolling in. All and potluck' of the season. Mike Smith of Global all, membership is as strong as ever. Marine Insurance will be our speaker on Now is the time become involved at GTYC. Sum- Thursday, May 17th at 6:00 pm. He has pre- mer is when our club is most active. It’s the time all committee’s (Building & Grounds, Social, Race) need the most pared a power point presentation and prom- help. Please check the clubs calendar against your own and ises some exciting visuals! He'll be ready to see if you have time to pitch in. Our committee chairman answer insurance questions for cruisers and will appreciate it. You may e mail any of he chairs via links at gtyc.org. sailors, alike. The entree will be a surprise We have 2 new members joining our ranks this ( we haven't figured it out yet) but bring your month, please welcome; best dish to pass, your best insurance ques- Kerry & Claire Foote Traverse City Social Jim & Courtney Francisco Traverse City tions and join us for a 'bang up' event. If Social you're unable to attend we hope you'll join us On the 4th of May GTYC will host our annual in September as we begin a new round of Oyster Clam Bake. This is the traditional night that our members bring in new prospects to check out our club and monthly potlucks. Sincerely, Karen and Lisa apply for membership. GTYC will be waving the $50 ini- tiation fee during this event. If you have anyone who think- ing of becoming a GTYC member, this is their chance to join the best kept secret in Northern Lake Michigan for less! So...do you need crew? Or do you want to be crew?? If so, email [email protected] with your info and let’s see if you can’t get crewed! Here are some ideas of what you can send: 25 year old fore-deckhand seeing skipper with mast head rig. LOA must exceed 35 feet and race in spinnaker class. No multi-hulls, please." "Railmeat. Will bring beer. Not particular about appearance. Seeks LTR. Available Wednesdays only." "Dear Danni: My skipper is a screamer, should I stick with him or is there a chance that I could find the quiet type?"

Suggestions submitted by our own Commodore, Bud Cline. Anyone looking for crew or looking to be crew, please include contact information :) GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB P.O. BOX 131 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-0131

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JUNE 2007 FROM THE BRIDGE WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club By Bud Cline, Commodore 13615 S. Bayshore Drive Traverse City, MI Warm – Warm – Warm 231.946.9779 By the time you get this, Memorial Day will have come and gone. Did www.gtyc.org we get warm weather? So far May has been way too cold. Come on FLAG OFFICERS COMMODORE Global Warming. Don’t let me down. Bud Cline VICE COMMODORE Parking - Parking – Parking (Again) Mac VanStratt I had a great meeting with Kelly Miller, owner of the Westport Building REAR COMMODORE (across M-22 from our property). I welcomed him to the neighborhood Ken Stepnitz and asked if our members could park in his very large parking lot on after PAST COMMODORE work and on weekends. He agreed. I invited him to use our boat launch Tom Cowell and gave him a honorary membership. He is pleased. So, if needed, 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS please make use of that parking lot after work hours and on weekends. Jim Dye Please be a courteous guest when on his property. If you meet or see Dan Spyhalski Kelly Miller at the Club offer a big welcome. Bev Stepnitz Than Dykstra The folks at Howard Energy continue to own that building and are ex- Paul Davis pected to close on the sale in August. In the meanwhile, they have gra- Steve Wyckoff st TREASURER David Skibowski ciously extended an invitation to park in their lot until August 1 . MANY SECRETARY Jon Siebers THANKS! COMMITTEE CHAIRS Building/Grounds Matt Hughey The Club is Busy! Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye We had a great turn out for Spring Clean Up. Many thanks to all of you Cruising Club Karen Downing & that helped out. Lisa Wilmeth Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber The Oyster Clambake was a big hit this year. We counted 139 at the door. Membership Jim Dye We cooked just the right amount of food for the event. We generated a Merchandise Deb Wyckoff Moorings/Storage Ken Stepnitz, Steve respectable surplus and had a great time. Wyckoff, Fred Wilmeth Newsletter Dannielle Higgins During Spring Clean Up we inspected our industrial size gas grill and de- Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, termined it was history. So we now have a very nice and very new Weber Nate Reynolds gas grill in Pleasantville. It is available if you want to Bar-B-Q at the Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski Club. Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow Race season is upon us. The Wednesday races have started. The first Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan th Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & middle distance race occurred on May 19 . June will be a busy month of th Than Dykstra racing. Don’t miss the Hound Dog Regatta on June 22, 23 & 24 . Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Website Steve Wyckoff Time to go Sailing!

Best wishes, Commodore Bud I'm looking to crew this summer for the Wednesday night series. I've got some experience and Seeking crew position for Wednesday nights. can do any position but I'm probably too New member last year. 25 years sailing. Raced big for most foredeck work (although I my own 28' boat J&M and crewed on spinnaker can and have worked foredeck). boats in Chicago area. Four MACs. Paul Anderson Jim Sorbie 228-6838 231-590-5341 [email protected] Here are some pictures of the "Wednesday Night" practice race May 9th. Foggy Night, wind from the North at 6-10 mph. From Tom Babel Our Hat’s Off to Dan Spyhalski! Congratulations to past commodore Dan Spyhalski. The American Sailing Association named Dan as one of the Top sailing instructors for 2006. Dan was among 30 instructors named to the prestigious list from around the country by this leading certifying organization headquartered in Los Angeles.

What makes the Top Instructor of the Year Award noteworthy is the fact that the selection is based on evaluations submitted by the sailing students themselves. Standardized, confidential, point-by-point evaluation forms from sailing students are counted by ASA, cross-checked for accuracy and results are calculated for an overall quality score.

Referring to the sailing grounds around the northern Great Lakes as the ‘Spice Route,’ home to some of the best cruising in the world, our Dan is quoted as saying: “It‘s the perfect location to introduce newcomers to the sport due to our changing conditions, protected shoreline and countless interesting anchorages and ports to explore. My satisfaction in teaching sailing comes when my students attain skill levels they never dreamed they could reach and the gratification I gain from their achievements.”

As you all know, Dan teaches sailing at Bay Breeze Yacht Charters.

Congratulations to Bay Breeze Yacht Charters. Our members John Kraft and Jay Kraft have opened up a second sailing base for Bay Breeze Yacht Charters at Duncan Bay Boat Club in Cheboygan, just 16 miles east of the Mackinaw Bridge on northern Lake Huron. This location provides Bay Breeze’s charter clients with quicker access to the Les Cheneaux Islands and to the cruising grounds of the North Channel.

Just ask John or Jay, they would be happy to tell you more about it.

Pic’s from the Pirate Party (thanks Sandra Lockwood)

Huh?? Pictures from the Bunny Race

Who is that smartly dressed fellow, and where did he get his gear???

http://gtyc.promoshop.com/ Social Stuff MEMBERSHIP

By Fred & Lisa By JIM DYE, Committee Chair Wilmeth

Wow – seems like just yes- Well, it looks like we had another fantastic Clam terday we were dreaming Bake! The Clam Bake is our annual new member about summer, and here it recruiting night. All of the numbers received at the is! BOD meeting this month showed good attendance, the right amount of food and most importantly 7 While we will all be trying to get as much boatin’ new applicants for membership. Thank you Com- time in as possible, don’t forget about the two BIG modore Bud, Jay, David H, Ski, Mac and everyone events this summer. First up is Hound Dog week- else that lent a hand. The power of this club is in end, June 22-24. Dan Spyhalski is putting together it’s members! another great party – featuring The Fabulous Horn- dogs on Saturday night. Come race, party, and Please welcome these new social members; dance your dogs off - if you have never heard these guys play, you have Randy & Jeanette Richardson really missed the boat! Kim & Cindy Norris Craig & Amber Fountain Then get ready for the 4th of July cele- David & Pat Spaulding bration – GTYC will be hosting a James & Denise Parmenter Leukemia Cup Regatta, with sailing in Mark Murton the afternoon and a pig roast dinner Thomas Wertz with a silent auction in the evening. See the details in this newsletter, or We do have a few full memberships avail- contact Jamie and Laura Stuursma at able and I am currently working my way 946.9368 or thru the waiting list to fill those vacancies. [email protected]. If any our social members are considering a move up to full membership please Happy, safe sailing – see you at the email me at [email protected] so that I club and on the bay! may add you to our list!

Pentwater Yacht Club Hosts 11th Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show Saturday August 25 PENTWATER, MI., MAY 26, 2007—The Pentwater Yacht Club invites the public to attend its 11h Annual Antique Wooden boat show on Saturday, August 25 at the Club, 205 South Dover Street. The show is open to the public free of charge and a buffet lunch is available from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The Pentwater Yacht Club is located on Pentwater Lake, west of (behind) the Village Green. Dozens of lovingly restored vintage powerboats, including Chris Craft, Century, Lyman, and others, will be on display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public may cast their vote for a People’s Choice Award, which will be presented along with Best Century and Best of Show awards at 3 p.m. At approximately 3:30 p.m., boat-owners will form a boat parade touring Pentwater Lake followed by the Commo- dore’s review at 4 p.m. Vintage boat parts and collectibles will be sold as well as souvenir show t-shirts. To pre-register your boat or obtain more information, contact the Pentwater Yacht Club at (231) 869- 8921. Registration forms will also be available at: www.pentwateryachtclub.com and registration will also take place on August 25 from 9 a.m. – 11.a.m. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB P.O. BOX 131 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-0131

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JULY 2007 FROM THE BRIDGE WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club By Bud Cline, Commodore 13615 S. Bayshore Drive Traverse City, MI 231.946.9779 Hound Dog Regatta www.gtyc.org The books are closed on another Hound Dog Regatta. About 30 FLAG OFFICERS boats entered the regatta. The wind was a little light but our race COMMODORE Bud Cline committee chair, Eric Lind, adjusted the courses to make the VICE COMMODORE races interesting. 250 people partied at the Club Saturday night Mac VanStratt and enjoyed the music of the Horn Dogs. Hats off to Dan Spy- REAR COMMODORE halski, Dick Wollam, Julie Richards, Russ Whitney, Jim Dye, Ken Stepnitz PAST COMMODORE Glen Rauth, Paul Davis, Neil Davis, Steve & Deb Wyckoff, Tom Cowell David Skibowski, Mac VanStratt and Bill VanWesten on Rover 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS for all of your volunteer efforts (I am sure that I left someone Jim Dye out!). Dan Spyhalski Bev Stepnitz Than Dykstra If you missed your chance to purchase a Hound Dog Hat or Tee- Paul Davis shirt, we still have a few in inventory. Check with Dan Spyhal- Steve Wyckoff ski. TREASURER David Skibowski SECRETARY Jon Siebers Leukemia Cup (July 4th) COMMITTEE CHAIRS th Building/Grounds Matt Hughey The Leukemia Cup is scheduled for July 4 . A dinner will fol- Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye low the race, then fire works at dark. Cruising Club Karen Downing & Lisa Wilmeth Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber Omena Long Distance Race (August 18 &19) Membership Jim Dye The destination of the Northport Race has been changed to Merchandise Deb Wyckoff Omena Bay. The newly remodeled Knot-Just-a-Restaurant Moorings/Storage Steve Wyckoff, Fred Wilmeth (formerly the Omena Bar) has invited the Club to a party at the Newsletter Dannielle Higgins restaurant Saturday night and Sunday morning. We hope to en- Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, courage GTYC cruising sailors and powerboat cruisers to ren- Nate Reynolds dezvous with the races for a fun Saturday night meal and Sunday Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma morning Brunch. The plans are still under development. Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan Mac Racers Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & Than Dykstra Our best wishes to the GTYC participants and entries in the July Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Mac Races. Website Steve Wyckoff Get out on the water! GTYC EMAIL LIST, by Ken Stepnitz

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If the above does not work and you wish to be added to the email list send an email to [email protected] requesting your email address be added. FEEL THE LOVE!!!...... PC40 YES, feel the LOVE!!! It’s that time of year and the YC is abuzz w/ activity. We’ve just finished the Umpteenth (8th or 9th???) Annual Hound Dog Regatta w/ at least 4 or 5 boats coming from foreign waters and we are all craving for more racing activity!!! Cudo’s to those of you that took part, Con- grat’s to those that won some swag, and SHAME on you for those that did not turn out!!! Next year we are counting on YOU!!! Lots of events coming up w/ the Leukemia Cup on July 4th for a great cause. If you haven’t signed up yet, do it now and start some serious fundraising. This will be a GREAT event w/ lots of fun on the water followed by a SILENT AUCTION!!!, a PIG ROAST!!!, and FIREWORKS!!! Friday, July 6th, is the Annual TACS Cherry Pit Jr. Regatta on Boardman Lake and, if you don’t know what TACS is stop me anywhere, anytime for a “brief” explanation!!! We are expecting kids from all over NW MI and maybe even some down-staters as well to participate in this event. If you haven’t experienced kids having FUN!!! on the water, you need to come out for this event!!! OH, and by the way, TACS is currently raising funds for their BOATHOUSE and if you would like to contribute we would greatly appreciate your support. Details at the BAR or w/ any TACS Board Member. The rest of July brings us the Interlake Regatta on the 21st and 22nd and a Long Distance Race on the 28th (TC - Suttons Bay) as well as the Mackinac races and a few other events. Also, I’m sure that many will be crusing up to Beaver, Mackinac, or even the North Channel. August will be more of the same I hope and we WILL see you at the RED FOX!!!

All the final preparations are coming into focus for the Leuke- mia Cup Regatta to be held July 4th at GTYC. We have se- cured some fabulous items to be used in the silent auction including rounds of golf from local courses, food items, and great giveaways from the National Sponsors including Mount Gay Rum and West Marine, among many others.

The format will be very similar to a typical Wednesday night race with plans to do 2-3 races depending on conditions. We will be offering a Racing fleet, a JAM fleet and an Open division for those wishing to race a multihull, Laser or other sailboat. There will be a pig roast dinner will the trimmings following the afternoon festivities, along with aforementioned silent auction and the bar will be open all night to enjoy the 4th of July fireworks on the front lawn. The entry fee is a$75 which is a tax deductible contribution to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

All the proceeds from this event go the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fund- ing blood cancer research, education and patient services. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $486 million into research, which has led to advances in diagnosis and treatment and improving the overall survival rate of patients diagnosed with blood cancers.

The Notice of Race is posted at GTYC and will be emailed to the membership as well. Please contact Jamie or Laura Stuursma at [email protected] with any questions. TC to Charlevoix Race photos to follow next month….

GTYC LASER NEWS JAMIE STURSMA

Greetings Laser Sailing fans!! The summer is rolling and the Laser fleet is off to a rousing start. We have had great weather for the 4 Tuesdays in June and have had some spectacular sailing and close racing. We have had 21 different boats racing during the month of June with a high of 16 on two nights. Come join the fun, there are many levels of skills out sailing as well as many age brackets, from the Dirk Phelps and his small sail to the “experienced” Ned Lockwood still teaching us all some lessons. We capped off the month of June with Hot Dog party after sailing with monthly awards, a practice that will continue throughtout the summer on the last Tuesday of July and August, so come join us for some sailing and even some Hot Dog eating at the end of July. Jason Massaroni sailed very well to take top honors for the month of June. Congrats Jason! We also had some great Jr. sailors making tremendous strides and challenging the leaders each night. They are certainly the future of the club. Name Sail # 6/5 6/12 6/19 6/27 Race Totals Place Jason Masaroni 175202 1 4 1 6 12 1 Patrick Gerber 172904 6 8 5 3 22 2 Rob Lovell 6 2 12 9 5 28 3 Jon Forton 131390 DNS 2 3 2 30 4 Tom Babel 24040 4 3 DNS 4 34 5 Clark Phelps 87751 10 7 11 7 35 6 Keith Forton 0 5 1 DNS 8 37 7 Gus Stauber 120000 8 9 12 12 41 8 Spencer Powell 158357 9 5 8 DNS 45 9 Than Dykstra 175885 DNS DNS 2 1 49 10 Jay Kraft 170671 DNS 6 10 10 49 11 Bob Sagan 0 3 DNS 4 DNS 53 12 Tom Young 58233 7 DNS 13 11 54 13 Joergen Trepp 116880 DNS DNS 6 9 61 14 Dirk Phelps 61018 DNS 13 14 15 65 15 Eric Miliman 100698 DNS DNS 7 13 66 16 Jacqui Morganstein 157935 DNS 10 DNS 16 72 17 Ben Corwin DNS 11 DNS DNS 80 18 Morgan Young 11 DNS DNS DNS 80 19 Ned Lockwood 109930 DNS DNS DNS 14 83 20 Gus Arndt 109930 DNS DNS 15 DNS 84 21 Jr. Fleet Name Sail # 6/5 6/12 6/19 6/27 Race Totals Place Clark Phelps 87751 10 7 11 7 35 1 Gus Stauber 120000 8 9 12 12 41 2 Spencer Powell 158357 9 5 8 DNS 45 3 Joergen Trepp 116880 DNS DNS 6 9 61 4 Dirk Phelps 61018 DNS 13 14 15 65 5 Ben Corwin DNS 11 DNS DNS 80 6 Morgan Young 11 DNS DNS DNS 80 7 Gus Arndt 109930 DNS DNS 15 DNS 84 8 MEMBERSHIP By JIM DYE, Committee Chair

The summer season is in full swing and so is our club. Weather you’re Racing, Cruising or just hanging out, GTYC is the place to be.

We just finished our Hound Dog Weekend with a terrific turn out! I hope you had a chance to make it down for any or all of the fun activities. Special thanks to Big Dogs, Capt Spyke, Dick Wollam, Julie Richards, Eric Lind and Bill VanWesten. You’ all know how to do it right!

We now look forward to the 4th of July and the Leukemia Cup activities, Racing, Dinner, Silent Auction and Fireworks. Don’t miss it!

New Members are still filling our ranks because of all the fun things we do here at GTYC. Please welcome;

Mike & Kim Lauer Social Traverse City Annette Benson Social Traverse City Jim & Pat Talbott Social Interlochen Libbett Terrell Social Traverse City Katie Horvath Social Traverse City

Welcome one and all, I sincerely hope you find GTYC to be one of the best kept secrets in northern Lake Michigan!

Some Interesting information regarding the orientation of the GTYC flagpole:

A mast should be installed as if it is the mast of a ship putting out to sea, i.e., heading toward an intended viewer. That is, the gaff should point aft. If you stand at the base of the pole looking forward (toward the intended viewer), the extremities of the yardarm are termed port (on your left) and starboard (on you right), just as they would be on a vessel. When the pole is associated with a particular building, the gaff (if any) should extend from the pole in the general direction of the building. Thus, if you stand in or next to the building looking at the pole, think of yourself as looking forward on a ship; the starboard side of the pole is on your right as you face the flagpole.

The gaff is considered to be the honored position. This is why the flag flies from this location and not from the top of the mast.

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Send newsletter articles, advertisements, pictures, or stories to: [email protected] Next deadline is Monday, JULY 23, 2007 The Grand Traverse Yacht Club newsletter Waterlines is published monthly. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB Waterlines AUGUST 2007 FROM THE BRIDGE WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club By Bud Cline, Commodore 13615 S. Bayshore Drive Traverse City, MI 231.946.9779 BOATS AND KIDS www.gtyc.org I had the pleasure of assisting Dave Skibowski on the race FLAG OFFICERS committee boat during the Interlake Regatta July 22. The wind was COMMODORE Bud Cline light so we postponed for an hour. We started the first race by 2 pm VICE COMMODORE and got four races in before heading in for dinner and the awards. It Mac VanStratt was a great day of family sailing. Dave’s son Austin was on board. REAR COMMODORE Out on the course Dave Phelps and Sherry raced with and son Dirk. Ken Stepnitz Dave’s son Clark and Cam Forton (Jon’s son) raced “No Fear.” Tom PAST COMMODORE and Simone raced their Interlake while their son Morgan and Ben Tom Cowell Corwin raced a TACS Interlake. Bob Cornwell and his friend Lou 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS raced Jim Milliman’s Interlake while Jim’s son Eric raced with Jim Jim Dye Dan Spyhalski Menzies. Bev Stepnitz It was great to see the next generation of GTYC members Than Dykstra out sailing with their folks. Twenty-five years ago, Tom Young was Paul Davis out racing with his dad and two brothers. Jon and Keith Forton were Steve Wyckoff out sailing with their dad, as was David Phelps out with his dad. TREASURER David Skibowski SECRETARY Jon Siebers When I was learning to race Heather Clark, Tom Babel, Bob Cornwell and others were out on the Bay with our dads (and moms) COMMITTEE CHAIRS Building/Grounds Matt Hughey learning to race. This past week, Dave Skibowski purchased a Laser Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye so his daughter Abby could start racing on Tuesday nights. There’s Cruising Club Karen Downing & nothing like kids messing around with boats! Lisa Wilmeth Interlake Regatta Results: Bob Sagan (crew Jason Masaroni) Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber Membership Jim Dye first, Jim Menzies (crew Eric Milliman) second and Clark Phelps Merchandise Deb Wyckoff (crew Cam Forton) third (with Clark and Cam winning the junior Moorings/Storage Steve Wyckoff, Fred division). The Interlake and Laser Fleets are aggressively adding Wilmeth young sailors to the GTYC racing scene. If you scan through the Newsletter Dannielle Higgins Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, July Waterlines issues and locate the results of June’s races you will Nate Reynolds find more members of the next generation than of my generation. Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski LOTS OF ACTION IN AUGUST Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma August will be a busy month. The Laser - Great Lakes Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow Championship is August 11 & 12. The GTYC to Omena (Not Just a Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & Race / Not Just a Bar) race is on August 18 and 19. The Melges In- Than Dykstra vitational Regatta is on August 25 and 26. Plus our usual Tuesday, Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Wednesday and Thursday races. Website Steve Wyckoff Get out on the Water! 1 KNOT JUST A RACE TO KNOT JUST A BAR, FIRST ANNUAL LEELANAU CELLARS REGATTA. AUGUST 18TH AND 19TH, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Two races, Saturday at 9am skippers meeting exact course north to Omena bay will be announced by Eric Lind Race Chair. Sunday morning at Racers Breakfast course will be announced. (Dan S. suggested a Mass Start for Sun. morning as some boats will be heading back to their respective home ports, (not confirmed yet ,but we think that Charlevoix YC may be changing their finish line for the 18th to Omena instead of Northport.

SPONSORS (TO DATE) • LEELANU CELLARS (Their new tasting room facility shares the building on the waterfront in Omena Bay) • KNOT JUST A BAR (Just opened this new location last week Monday, has sister restaurant at latitudes at bay harbor, Petoskey) • WJZQ FM 92.9 (WTCM,AM580) My employer, The promotional efforts on the air for the Horn Dog Regatta were part of our interest in seeing GTYC benefit as much as possible from this event in respect for their sponsor- ship of this regatta and the physical efforts involved in conducting these two races. The registration fee of $30.00 is paid to GTYC. If other yacht clubs choose to participate which we encourage, the reg. fees are thiers to keep. We want interest to build and see this as an annual event to grow deep into the future. PLEVAS MEATS (Tom and Connie Pleva of Cedar are to furnish homemade dogs and brats, we love ‘em because they are real Leelanau County!)

SUPPORT BUSINESS • TAMARACK GALLERY (Sally Viskochil, Owner, has volunteered to keep her fine art gallery open late Satur- day night untill 8pm. They are directly across the street from the event at Leelanau cellars and enthusiastic about greeting and entertaining new visitors to the village of Omena) The gallery features some truly fantastic regional and nationally renowned artists and is a thrill to visit. OMENA BAY COUTRY STORE (Sunny, the owner is a wonderful silver haired true salt of the earth with the most beautiful sincere eyes you will ever see. She has the only store in the village and normally closes early on Saturdays. For us she will remain open till 8pm. This is great as boaters often need a quick pick of items, especially if they are spending the night in the bay on anchor or rafted up along the 300 yards of drop off edge right in front of the Leelanau Cellars facility.

A WELCOME MAT FROM OMENA TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB, (on the opposite shore across the bay about 1/3 mile away is the beautiful yacht club building. Bill Knorp, the Commodore for the past 3 years has arranged through their governing board to invite our members to visit them during a welcome time of 5pm to 7pm Saturday night. Bill is stepping down Aug 15th and Mr. Tom Buhler is replacing him. I hope we are cordial and gentle in the bay during the night as we want this welcome mat to stay open. In years to come this relationship development may be very important. Bill said they will provide 'set ups' for anyone coming over with their own hard beverages. The front porch and yard and beach are all priceless, however the building is incredible, built in 1911 like a wooden grange hall it is the most beautiful yacht club in the Grand Traverse region. They agreed to drive anyone back to the party that just walks the one mile along the shore road. to their home (Historical footnote; back in the fifties and sixties GTYC AND OTYC were very active partners in the development of serious Lightning Class Racing. For almost thirty years a healthy fun relationship bonded the two clubs in competitive spirit and great ca- maraderie).

REGISTERED RACERS. For those vessels that register, either over the internet with GTYC, or at the last minute on Saturday the 18th, we have embroidered race hats and colorful regatta t-shirts for their crews, as well as the supper after the race provided by Knot Just a Bar, there will be a festivities tent and entertainment for Satur- day night to encourage boaters to spend the night comfortably. The wine tasting room will be staffed and we are providing courtesy vessels to ferry boaters from and to the event and their boats. An awards ceremony after dinner under the tent will be conducted and another after Sunday’s return race to GTYC. At that ceremony the overall best time prize will be awarded; a luxury condo weekend above the knot just a bar restaurant with all glass views of the bay and an outdoor deck (this is still under completion and will not be available as an immediate oc- cupancy). A WJZQ RADIO announcer will be out on the water accompanying the race giving live race updates every 20 minutes on WJZQ THE BREEZE! and we hope to have something special at the finish line. Greg Nachazel at WEVERYTHING 2 Discharged (this article came to us from Eric Lind, who found it on Sailing Anarchy, 07/26/07)

This comes to us from a concerned reader. Maybe we're high, but this almost seems inevitable, does it not?

For 34 years the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exempted discharges from recreational boats from the Clean Water Act permit system. Regretfully, a recent court ruling can- celled this permit exemption. EPA is required by the court decision to develop and implement by September 30, 2008 a national permit system for ALL vessels in the United States for a variety of normal operational discharges.

We have been working behind the scenes with other boating organizations to get the exemption reinstated for recreational boats. Fortunately, the Recreational Boating Act of 2007 (H.R. 2550) has been introduced by Representatives Gene Taylor (D-Miss) and Candice Miller (R-Mich) which would protect recreational boats from being swept into this unnecessary and expensive permitting system.

It is critically important that H.R. 2550 be passed and your support is essential. Please contact your Congressman and Senators TODAY and ask that they co-sponsor or support H.R. 2550.

If the permit system becomes a reality, you will be required to pay for a state permit for each of your boats. EPA will be monitoring your deck runoff, grey water, bilge water, engine cooling water, and the use of copper bottom paints.

The original lawsuit that led to this court decision sought to address ballast water discharges from large ocean-going ships, which can introduce damaging aquatic invasive species into U.S. waters. Keeping our waterways clean and preventing the spread of invasive species is of utmost importance to the future of boating. But taking a complex permitting system designed for industrial dis- chargers and applying it to recreational boats will not yield significant environmental benefits and it will come at a very high cost. Requiring recreational boaters to purchase a permit would not pre- vent the spread of invasive species.

BoatUS has been a leader in educating boaters about Clean Boating practices for more than a decade. Our nonprofit Foundation has funded local education projects on invasive species preven- tion, helped develop voluntary Clean Marina programs, and authored much of the country's Clean Boating outreach. These positive education efforts are making a difference.

Please ask your elected federal representatives to support H.R. 2550. It is common-sense legisla- tion. As you send your emails to your Members of Congress, please copy BoatUS at GovtAf- [email protected] . We'd also like to ask you to send a copy of your correspondence to the EPA, so they can see how this will affect citi- zens. However, please know that if you choose to send it to EPA, it will become a Volunteer Opportunity part of the public record. EPA's email is If you can volunteer for weeding and/or [email protected] , and your email needs to have a subject line with Docket ID trimming3 plants at the Yacht Club please No. OW-2007-0483. call Cheri Buchbinder 941-0015. Thanks. Thanks to Dietrich Floeter & Jeff Cockfield!

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1 2 3 4 CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN INTERLAKE Nominations for SUMMER SERIES RACE # 9 2008 GTYC Officers RACE # 8 and Directors

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN LASER LASER INTERLAKE MUG OF SHRIMP GREAT LAKES RACE # 10 SUMMER SERIES RACE # 10 CHAMPIONSHIP RACE # 9 REGATTA

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 LASER CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN LONG DISTANCE GREAT LAKES LASER INTERLAKE MUG OF SHRIMP SERIES RACE #4 CHAMPIONSHIP RACE # 11 SUMMER SERIES RACE # 11 Traverse City REGATTA RACE # 10 To Northport

19 21 22 23 24 25 LASER CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN MELGES RACE # 12 INTERLAKE MUG OF SHRIMP REGATTA BOARD MEETING SUMMER SERIES RACE # 12 6:00 PM RACE # 11

26 27 28 29 30 31 MELGES WATERLINES CLUB OPEN CLUB CLOSED REGATTA Deadline INTERLAKE SUMMER SERIES RACE # 13 RACE # 12 September 2007 Grand Traverse Yacht Club Traverse City, Michigan

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1 Red Fox Regatta Charlevoix Yacht Club

2 3 4 5 6 7 CLUB OPEN 8 Red Fox Regatta CLUB OPEN LASER FALL Charlevoix Yacht NAN C JAY SERIES #1 Club Labor Day RACE MUG OF SHRIMP

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CLUB OPEN NEW MEMBERS MEDIUM FALL SERIES WELCOME PARTY DISTANCE RACE # 1 LASER FALL # 2 RACE # 2

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 BOARD MEETING CLUB OPEN CRUISERS FLEET CLUB OPEN 6:00 PM FALL SERIES POTLUCK LASER FALL RACE # 2 6:00 PM SERIES # 3

23 24 25 26 27 28 ANNUAL FALL 29 WATERLINES CLUB OPEN MEMBERSHIP Deadline FALL SERIES MEETING & RACE # 3 ELECTION NIGHT

30 LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA A HUGE SUCCES Many thanks to everyone who participated in the 4th of July Leukemia Cup Re- gatta. With everyone’s help in collecting donations, purchasing items from the Silent Auction, dinner proceeds, and the regatta registration we were able to raise just over $10,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!! A tremendous accomplishment and we can’t thank you enough. The staff from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was impressed with the turnout and very compli- mentary of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club and everyone associated with the event. We appreciate the support of the membership and the Board of Directors in helping put this event together. Hopefully we can do it again next year and S!! By Jamie & Laura Stuursma have just as much fun!! We served just over 150 people for dinner and had countless others there for post race refreshments and of course the fireworks. Of course an event of this size and success has some key volunteers who were instrumental in helping us organize the day. A hearty thank you to Than and Megan Dykstra, Mac & Heather VanStratt, Bill and Betsy Van Westen, Eric & Ginny Lind, Mark & Greta Lyons, and many others who pitched in on the day of the event. Thanks to you all!!

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7 page 9….. July Board Briefs The June Treasurer’s statements indicate we are well ahead of budget. The Hound Dog Regatta was extremely successful.

Dee Smith, GTYC social member, spoke to the Board on behalf of The Watershed Center. She requested an opportunity for John Nelson, Grand Traverse Baykeeper, to speak to the membership on water quality issues that affect all of us. Friday, September 14, was scheduled for his presentation; 6-6:30 pm with dinner to follow.

New Social memberships were approved for: John P. Guba Thomas Reeber Matthew and Elizabeth Carolan Paul & Tracie Kochanny

Knot Just a Bar & Knot Just a Race Regatta is set for August 18-19, $15 entry fee per boat. There will be a sailboat race to Omena on Saturday and back to TC on Sunday. Cruising sailboats and power boats should just enjoy a cruise up to the event. All crew attending the skipper’s meeting will be given a voucher that will entitle them to a hat, tee shirt, commemorative wine glass, dinner, and breakfast. Boats will be available to shuttle crews to shore.

Elmer’s has suggested adding rip-rap on the north side to protect our launch ramp. Coke machine will be removed from our premises. In- stallation of new cash register requires staff training and will probably not be completed until Fall.

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WWW.GTYC.ORG By JIM DYE, Committee Chair What a Great summer we’re having! De- lightful temperatures, steady winds and no bad storms, just what the doctor ordered! I hope you’ve been able to use your club and our beautiful waterfront. July brought us the 4th activities along with a big turnout for the Leukemia Cup, an In- terlake regatta mid month and the TC to Suttons bay race on the last weekend. 5 or 6 of our lucky “Cruiser” couples headed for the North Channel and a few boats did the Chicago/ Mac race. That’s what I love about this place, something for everyone!

We have 4 new members to join our ranks this month. Please welcome

Matt & Beth Carolan Traverse City Social John P. Guba Traverse City Social Tom Reeber Traverse City Social Paul & Tracy Kochanny Midland Social

Up coming events include, TC to Omena “Knot Just a Bar, Knot Just a Race” on the weekend of Aug 18th and the “New Member Potluck Dinner” September 14. Mark your calendars for more GTYC Fun and you will find out why we are the best kept secret in northern lake Michigan!

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Send newsletter articles, advertisements, pictures, or stories to: [email protected] Next deadline is Monday, August 27, 2007 The Grand Traverse Yacht Club newsletter10 Waterlines is published monthly. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB Waterlines October 2007 FROM THE HELM WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club By Bud Cline, Commodore 13615 S. Bayshore Drive Traverse City, MI Personnel Announcement:: I have an announcement that gener- 231.946.9779 ates some mixed feelings for me. Jessica Gerber has decided to www.gtyc.org devote her full time efforts to full time motherhood. While I think this FLAG OFFICERS will be great for Jessica, David and all of those little boys (this is the COMMODORE Bud Cline part with the positive feelings), we will all miss Jessica’s regular VICE COMMODORE presence in the building. Jess does a great job on the stuff that we Mac VanStratt see on Wednesdays and Fridays, and also takes care of stuff at the REAR COMMODORE Club that most of us never even think about. She says that she is Ken Stepnitz looking forward to being a regular member. Fortunately, Jessica PAST COMMODORE has given us plenty of notice. So, we have time to make a proper Tom Cowell search and find a good fit. Many thanks Jess!!! 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Dye The Change of Seasons: Fall is here. Most of us are making our Dan Spyhalski haul-out and storage plans. But a small band of hardy souls are Bev Stepnitz preparing their boats for the winter. YES winter. The Iceboaters are Than Dykstra dusting off their boats, sharpening runners, checking rigging and Paul Davis Steve Wyckoff finishing repairs. A healthy number of GTYC members are also TREASURER David Skibowski members of the Grand Traverse ICE Yacht Club (www.gtiyc.com). SECRETARY Jon Siebers COMMITTEE CHAIRS The Ice Yacht Club meets at GTYC on the first Tuesday of Building/Grounds Matt Hughey each month from October through May at about 7 p.m. The Com- Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye modore is John Russell. All GTYC members are invited to attend Cruising Club Karen Downing & and meet this bunch. Lisa Wilmeth If you have any interest in iceboating come to a meeting. If Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber you are active at GTYC you will know many of the Ice Club mem- Membership Jim Dye bers. Our meetings focus on safety, boat maintenance and sailing Merchandise Deb Wyckoff Moorings/Storage Steve Wyckoff, Fred techniques. Then watch for ice. (We usually wait until the ice fisher- Wilmeth men have spent a few days on the ice before we give it a try.) Call Newsletter Dannielle Higgins the GTIYC Hotline: 922-3836 and we will tell you where we are Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, sailing. Put on your warmest cloths and a helmet and then meet us Nate Reynolds on the ice. Chances are pretty good that someone will invite you to Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski take one of the boats for a ride. You will be hooked!!!! Bring a kid!!! Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan Fall at the Club Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & Clean up day is Saturday, October 13. Than Dykstra Commodore’s Ball on Saturday, October 20 Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Cruisers Fleet Pot Luck on Thursday, October 25 Website Steve Wyckoff Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 10

Best wishes to all. September Board Briefs Discussed ramp repair proposal. It was suggested we include proposed site plan in Waterlines for members to review. Questions were raised about how much cost would increase to raise rock wall by an additional 1-2 feet, and whether it would be the same cost to raise wall during initial construction or at a later date. Also need to find out if cost will be same if project is completed in fall or spring. We need to make sure our permit will allow us to maintain the project.

New computer – need tech savvy member to take responsibility for the system. Proposed IT committee to include Cowell, Wyckoff, K. Stepnitz, and Scott Porter.

Fall Friday meal plan – Charley will continue through 2007, with crew meals beginning again in 2008. Shrimp to continue on Wednesdays.

Bar tab management issue – Motion approved to adopt Club policy that Members are expected to settle their bar tab each night and if not settled that night, tab must be settled before a new tab can be opened by that Member. Commodore’s Ball – October 20 th with reserved seating; cost to be determined. Awards Banquet – November 10 th to include light appetizers and drinks.

Discussed the Club policy regarding pets on the premises.

Rental Agreement to be modified. Should address capacity, tent size limits, prohibit taking flag pole down, cleaning, checklist, etc.

2008 Dues – to remain same as 2007.

Committee Boat – Club’s newer engine to be placed on existing committee boat.

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MEMBERSHIP By JIM DYE, Committee Chair

Memberships are on Sale Now! Join GTYC between Labor Day and the end of the year and you’ll be paid up thru 08’! What a deal…… 4 extra months FREE!

Welcome these folks who did just that last month….. Richard & Mary Panek Grand Rapids Social

They’ll be joining in on the fall fun around GTYC like the Commodore’s Ball this month, Cruiser’s potluck or the Annual Awards Banquet next month. Tell your Friends, Family and other Boaters NOW is the time to save, when joining the best kept secret in Northern Lake Michigan. MORE TALES FROM THE SEA….. Work on the cable ship Reliance Last month I wrote how we were off the coast of Columbia. The location has changed now, but the scenery is still the same, water, water everywhere. After finishing the cable repair job off Columbia we headed for the Pa- nama Canal which we transited on the night of the ninth of August, and it was raining, so I really didn't see much. Our destination was Salinas, Ecuador, just below the equator. Another nice resort town, but no shore time there either. Our job was to lay a fiber optic cable from there to Mancora, Peru, and then hook up to a branching line which will bring high speed internet and the 21st century to that part of the world. We are now in the final stages of hooking up the branch line and it is the 6th of Sept. We are about 130 miles north by northeast of the Galapagos Islands and have been at sea now for forty-seven days without supplies or getting off the ship. That means the fresh fruit and milk and salad veggies are all gone. To pass the time the Philippino crew has a karaoke machine in their day room And what they lack in talent they more than make up for in exuberance. Old "Blue Eyes" Frank Sinatra seems to be one of their favorites. They also fish. Last night was especially productive. They caught a great number of squid, some in the two-foot range and others smaller. The squid are quite beautiful when they are first hauled out of the sea, rose colored and white underneath. Unfortunately the skin turns very dark, almost black as they expire. The Philip- pinos also hauled in about twenty fair-sized dorado, or mahi mahi. They don't waste anything when it comes to fish. As I have learned, fish heads and rice is not just saying. It is dinner! Which brings us to this months recipe:

Squid Adobo Start with a couple of pounds of cleaned squid cut into nice sized pieces Mix together 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup vinegar apple cider or rice wine works well 1 tbsp. whole black pepper, slightly crushed 3 or 4 bay leaves half a medium onion cut to a large dice about two tbsp. of minced garlic Pour this over the squid and let marinade for about twenty minutes Meanwhile brown the rest of the onion until nicely caramelized then toss in another 2 tbsp. of minced garlic and cook briefly. Last, toss in the squid with the marinade and cook at a fast simmer for at least fifteen minutes or longer until the squid is somewhat tender, adding a little water if necessary. The sauce should reduce down to a point where it is thin but has a slight heaviness to it, enough to stick a bit to the squid. Adobo sauce can be used with cut up chicken or pork also by changing the cooking times. Just cook until the meat is tender. Serve with rice and I guess fried fish heads if you want. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB 2007 COMMODORES BALL

Saturday, October 20th RESERVED SEATING $20.00 Per Person RSVP by October 12th Butternut Squash Bisque ~ Salad with proscuitto, caramelized pears and walnuts ~ Main course choice of Bacon-Bacon --- wrapped Beef Tenderloin Filet, medley of Roasted Potatoes, Haricots Verts Crème Fraiche ~ or ~ Baked Whitefish Parmesan, Wild Rice Pilaf, Haricots Verts Crème Fraiche Triple Chocolate Rum Cake ~ Coffee Music & Cocktails --- 6:00 p.m. Dinner Served --- 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available from Jess at the bar or contact Ken or Bev Stepnitz at 929929----15731573 or Fred or Lisa Wilmeth at 946946----05460546 Limited seatingseating----reservereserve early

WANTED: ALL CLUB MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER FOR CLUB CLEANUP DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH This is your opportunity to do some volunteer work at your Club if you haven't done any this year. Bring tools and enthusiasm. 8:00 a.m. October 2007 Grand Traverse Yacht Club Traverse City, Michigan

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN 5-9 PM GALLEY MUG OF SHRIMP SPONSORED BY CLUB MEMBERS

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 GTIYC 7 PM CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN FALL CLUB 5-9 PM GALLEY CLEANUP MUG OF SHRIMP SPONSORED BY DOCK OUT DAY CLUB MEMBERS

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 BOARD MEETING CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN COMMODORE’S 6:00 PM 5-9 PM GALLEY BALL All members MUG OF SHRIMP SPONSORED BY welcome CLUB MEMBERS

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 WATERLINES CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN Deadline 5-9 PM GALLEY MUG OF SHRIMP SPONSORED BY CLUB MEMBERS

28 29 30 31 CLUB OPEN 5-9 PM

Halloween GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB P.O. BOX 131 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-0131

Send newsletter articles, advertisements, pictures, or stories to: [email protected] Next deadline is Monday, October 22, 2007 The Grand Traverse Yacht Club newsletter Waterlines is published monthly. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB Waterlines November 2007 VOLUNTEERS WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the From the Bridge, Bud Cline, Commodore Grand Traverse Yacht Club 13615 S. Bayshore Drive Traverse City, MI 231.946.9779 I am constantly reminded of the importance of volunteers to www.gtyc.org the Club. In the past 30 days volunteers gathered for the Fall Clean- FLAG OFFICERS up day, pulled the docks and boat lifts out of the water, sponsored COMMODORE the Commodore’s Ball, published the Waterlines and sponsored the Bud Cline Cruisers Fleet meeting. VICE COMMODORE A small but highly productive group gathered on October 13. Mac VanStratt We worked from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lawn was raked, the dinghies REAR COMMODORE stored, the trees and bushes trimmed, dock sections stacked, out- Ken Stepnitz side windows cleaned, awnings stored, leaves and debris removed. PAST COMMODORE The outside of the Club looks good. On the inside we washed win- Tom Cowell dows, cleaned the kitchen, cleaned behind the bar, installed an insu- 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS lated door off the locker room and cleaned that all important popcorn Jim Dye popper. I’d like to mention everybody’s name, but my memory bank Dan Spyhalski is not that effective. I do want to offer my special thanks to Cheri Bev Stepnitz Buchbinder and Matt Hughey. Cheri (along with Susan Smith) looks Than Dykstra after all of the things that grow around the Club. Matt looks after our Paul Davis Steve Wyckoff physical plant. These two organized our clean-up day. TREASURER David Skibowski Our new docks came out of the water much more easily than SECRETARY Jon Siebers those old wooden docks. Thanks to Mac Vanstratt, Than Dyskstra, Scott Young, Scott Reavely, Jamie Stuursma, and Jay Kraft, our “In COMMITTEE CHAIRS Building/Grounds Matt Hughey the Water” team, and to John Robb for loaning us his Sky-Trac. Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye The Commodores Ball was a real hit; great food, great mu- Cruising Club Karen Downing & sic, great decorations and a great time. Special thanks to Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Lisa Wilmeth, Glen Rauth, Deb Wyckoff, Denise Barowicz and Bev & Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber Ken Stepnitz. Fred & Lisa served up one of the best meals I have Membership Jim Dye ever had at the Club. It was a real treat to see Bud & Ruth Merchandise Deb Wyckoff Sweeney. Bud Sweeney was the Club’s third commodore in 1962. Moorings/Storage Steve Wyckoff, Fred Danni Higgins is one of the unsung heroes at the Club as Wilmeth Newsletter Dannielle Higgins she cranks out the Waterlines every month; as are Karen Downing Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, and Lisa Wilmeth for their organization of the Cruising Fleet meet- Nate Reynolds ings. Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski The success of the Club is driven by the willingness of Mem- Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma bers to volunteer their time and talent. Volunteerism makes the Club Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow a friendlier place, gives us a much greater sense of ownership in the Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan Club and builds our friendships. Without volunteers it would be a Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & much more expensive club and simply less fun. Than Dykstra Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth Don’t forget the Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 10 Website Steve Wyckoff Best wishes to all. Get those boats put away for the winter. Dry Storage Notice!

The GTYC dry storage season ends on Thursday, November 15.

Boats, equipment, and other items stored on GTYC property beyond the storage season will be removed, or disposed of, at the owners expense.

Mooring and Storage Committee

GTYC Merchandise Now that the weather is getting cooler, we will be ordering a new supply of jackets and vests. The jackets are $55 and the vests are $50. They will be ordered around the 15th of November, so if you want to reserve one, please contact either Steve or Deb Wy- ckoff. If you have any ideas for merchandise that you would like to see at the club, let us know. We have the following items available at the club: White or gray T-shirts $12 Long sleeve white or gray T-shirts $15 Navy T-shirts $15 Hats $10

TACS BOATHOUSE UPDATE DAVE SKIBOWSKI We have recently completed our 14th season of teaching area youth how to sail and making sailing opportunities available to the community and it was another successful year. As most of you know, the program has grown from a handful of borrowed boats to a fleet of over 70 sailboats and from a handful of students to well over 300 youth and several dozen adults each year. Since the inception of the TACS program, the dream of building a boathouse to house our growing fleet and to help organize the daily usage of these boats has been growing. First it was grand ideas, then designs were drawn on paper and the site was documented and prepared. After what seems like a lifetime of planning, we are now seeing the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel and our dream is near reality!!! By next season, we hope to be in our new facility and the Officers and Directors, our hard-working staff, and all of the area youth that enjoy this great program are excited to see this dream come true. For some time now, we have been raising money for the boathouse and have been setting it aside for this project. Our efforts received a huge boost this past year when we received a matching grant from the Kellogg Foundation for $100,000 plus we have also received some sizeable donations from area individuals, foundations, and organizations. Our goal is now in sight, but we need an additional $175,000 and we need your help to put the capital campaign for the TACS Boathouse over the top. As TACS is truly a community organization, we are asking you, the members of the community, to chip in and help put us over the top. We will be sending you some information along with a return envelope to assist you in making a pledge. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me or any of the TACS Board Members. 2007

AWARDS NIGHT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Hearty Hors d’oeuvres $10 at the door Cocktails 5:30 pm Presentation 7:00 pm

GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB BOARD BRIEFS - OCTOBER 16, 2007

Treasurer’s Report Many 2007 special events earned more than budgeted. Membership revenues are also ahead of budget. A financial surplus is estimated for the end of the year. Action Items The Board accepted a letter of resignation from Club Secretary Jon Siebers; Jon is moving to North Carolina. New membership applications: Alan and Inge Boudreau Scott and Susan Ueland The position of Food and Beverage Manager was discussed. Dock Update – More sections have been completed but deck material has not yet been ordered. A ladder for each dock will be built. A letter proposing possible dock configurations was addressed. Discussion Items Awards Banquet is scheduled for November 10. Entry charge will be $10. The launch ramp repairs will not be completed until Spring. The width of the proposed stone jetty was a concern; further discussion with Elmer’s is required. The Computer Technology committee will meet with our computer/cash register representative to gather additional information regarding the system. The mooring field boundaries have been defined. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB NOTICES – NOVEMBER WATERLINES BOAT STORAGE NOTICE

Storage of boats at GTYC has come to the end of the season. If you have a sailboat (Laser, In- terlake, Lightning, Melges 24, etc.) or dinghy on the property, please remove it as soon as possible. There is no winter storage at GTYC. Abandoned boats may be sold.

COMMITTEE BOAT NEEDED

The Club owns a Boston Whaler that we use as a race committee boat. It is a great committee boat if you are only on the water for an hour or two and the waves aren’t two rough. It also serves as a great “buoy tender” (moving buoys during a regatta). Unfortunately, there are times when the Club needs a committee boat that can stay on station for several hours, perhaps the whole day. There are times when we need two or more boats to manage a regatta or the Bay is a little too rough for the Whaler.

For example, this past summer Mark & Lisa managed our Wednesday races as well as providing their powerboat as the committee boat. During this summer’s Melges 24 Invitational Weekend Bill & Betsy’s “John Henry” served as our primary committee boat, while the Club’s Whaler and Dave Phelps’ Whaler worked the buoys.

Rather than purchasing a second committee boat, the Board is searching for members who already own an appropriate powerboat and would like to join the race committee. We think it would be less expensive for the Club to pay a member a “stipend” for the use of that member’s powerboat, rather than have the Club purchase another powerboat. The Club manages 45 to 50 days of racing during the season. Most of those races occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays evenings. However, we hold almost 10 weekend races or regattas.

The ideal committee boat for these events would be a minimum of 25 feet long, have a head, a good anchoring system, ride well at anchor in a breeze and have a good open aft section. The stipend would range from $40 to $80 depending upon the time commitment for that day. The Club would provide the officials to run the races. You provide the boat and serve as the pilot. If you are interested please contact Charley Meyer 231-922-0800.

RACE COMMITTEE

In addition to our committee boat issue (described above) the Club needs officials to actually run the races. Occasionally a member will volunteer to be the race official. IN this past year Eric Lind, David Skibowski, Than Dykstra and Jamie Stuursma, among others, have managed Club races. More often, however, we pay a member or non-member to serve as race chair. Ideally, we would pay a non-member or a member’s college age child to work for us as a race manager. It seems like one or two person team could cover the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday race schedule on a reliable basis. If you know good candidate for this position, please contact Scott Porter 231-360-6108. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WEATHER? Thursday, November 15th The GTYC Cruising Fleet has arranged for a presentation at the November potluck that will interest all members. Greg McMaster, channel 7 & 4 Chief Meteorologist will present Maritime Mysteries and Michigan Meteorology: Weird Weather on the Lakes. Waterspouts, the seiche, St.Elmo’s fire, and the gales of November are some of the topics he will discuss. Come for dinner at 6:00 pm and bring a dish to pass, or come hear the presentation starting about 7:30 pm. This should be a very informative evening for boaters and anyone interested in weather.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE RUM CAKE 2007 COMMODORES BALL

Cake 1 box chocolate cake mix 1. box chocolate instant pudding 4. eggs 1/2 c dark rum 1/2 c cold water 1/2 c oil 1 c semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Glaze 4 T butter 1/2 c dark or spiced rum 1/2 c sugar 1/4 t vanilla

Mix all cake ingredients in a large bowl with electric mixer on low for 1 minute, medium for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Bake 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Prepare glaze by bringing butter, rum, and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pierce hot cake with a toothpick and slowly pour half the glaze over cake. Let glaze soak in and cool the cake completely. To serve, spoon remaining glaze over each serving and top with whipped cream. Bev Stepnitz CHEF FRED WILMETH, SOUS-CHEF GLEN RAUTH, AND 2008 REAR COMMODORE STEVE WYCKOFF

November 2007 Grand Traverse Yacht Club Traverse City, Michigan

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1 2 3 CLUB OPEN

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN 2007 RACE GTIYC MEETING 5-9 PM AWARDS 7:00 PM MUG OF SHRIMP

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CLUB OPEN CRUISERS FLEET CLUB OPEN 5-9 PM POTLUCK MUG OF SHRIMP 6:00 PM

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 BOARD MEETING CLUB OPEN 6:00 PM 5-9 PM CLUB CLOSED All members MUG OF SHRIMP welcome Thanksgiving

25 26 27 28 29 30 WATERLINES CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN Deadline 5-9 PM MUG OF SHRIMP

December 2007 Grand Traverse Yacht Club Traverse City, Michigan

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2 3 4 5 6 7 MEMBER’S 8 GTIYC MEETING CLUB OPEN HOLIDAY PARTY ANNUAL KID’S 7:00 PM 5-9 PM CHRISTMAS MUG OF SHRIMP PARTY

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN 5-9 PM MUG OF SHRIMP

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 BOARD MEETING CLUB OPEN CRUISERS FLEET CLUB OPEN 6:00 PM 5-9 PM POTLUCK MUG OF SHRIMP 6:00 PM

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WATERLINES CLUB OPEN CLUB OPEN Deadline 5-9 PM Christmas

30 31 See what you miss when you don’t stop by Wednesday night??..... CRUISING CLUB MEMBERSHIP

By KAREN DOWNING By JIM DYE, Committee Chair AND LISA WILMETH

Hello Cruisers and Just 2 months remaining with our annual Racers, Our Novem- membership sale. Join now and be paid ber 15th meeting promises to be of in- thru the 2008’ season. What a deal. Be terest to all -since weather certainly af- a member in time to join us for our an- fects all of our boating. Greg nual Awards Banquet (Nov. 10), Adult MacMaster, Chief Meteorologist of TV and Children’s Christmas parties (Dec. 7-4 has agreed to provide our program 7th & 8 th ). You can’t go wrong there is which will be: "Maritime Mysteries still lots of stuff going on in 07’ at and Michigan Meteorology: Weird GTYC. Weather on the Lake". We'll have a social hour from 6:00 to 7:00 and when Please welcome new members: Greg arrives we'll have dinner and his Alan & Inge Boudreau Traverse City program. Watch your e-mail for up- Social dates and information about the en- Scott & Susan Ueland Traverse tree. Bring a dish to pass, a donation City Social and your most pressing weather questions. See you there. Sincerely, Karen These thrifty folks have taken advan- Downing tage of our sale and are all set thru 08’. p.s. In December we will feature Dick Bring in some family, friends and or sail- Wollum for an informal question and ing buddies and introduce them to the answer session about cruising the ICW best kept secret in Northern Lake (inter-coastal waterway). Michigan, GTYC.

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Send newsletter articles, advertisements, pictures, or stories to: [email protected] Next deadline is Monday, November 26, 2007 The Grand Traverse Yacht Club newsletter Waterlines is published monthly. GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB Waterlines

December 2007 FROM THE BRIDGE By Bud Cline, Commodore WATERLINES Official Newsletter of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club Awards Dinner: 13615 S. Bayshore Drive A big thank-you to all of the volunteers who made the Awards Traverse City, MI 231.946.9779 Dinner a huge success: David Gerber, Fred & Lisa Wilmeth, www.gtyc.org Glen Rauth & Kelly Roscher, Steve & Barb Hutchins, Steve & FLAG OFFICERS Deb Wyckoff, Ken & Bev Stepnitz and Dick Wollam & Julie COMMODORE Richards. Over 80 members and guests gathered on Novem- Bud Cline ber 10, to celebrate this season of racing and honor the partici- VICE COMMODORE pants. A good time was had by all. Mac VanStratt REAR COMMODORE Pray for rain and snow Ken Stepnitz Pray for rain and snow. I was driving along the West Bay park- th PAST COMMODORE way on Sunday the 25 and noticed that pilings, which were Tom Cowell previously in the water, were now high and dry. So, I stopped 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS at the Club to inspect the beach. The water was so low that is Jim Dye was lapping up on the very end of the last section of our con- Dan Spyhalski crete launch ramp. The whole launch ramp was out of the wa- Bev Stepnitz ter. The breakwall is also high and dry with some parts of it a Than Dykstra Paul Davis good 20 feet from the shore. At the current water level, it will Steve Wyckoff be difficult, if not impossible, to launch any boat larger than a TREASURER David Skibowski Laser at our ramp. So, pray for rain and snow. SECRETARY Jon Siebers Docks COMMITTEE CHAIRS Next spring we will have lots and lots of dock sections in the Building/Grounds Matt Hughey water. Jim Dye has a very interesting and detailed drawing of a Club Rentals Jessica Gerber/Jim Dye proposed layout for docks. A drawing will be posted soon in the Cruising Club Karen Downing & Lisa Wilmeth Club. We still have time to rethink the layout so look it over and Food/Beverage Jessica Gerber make suggestions. Along with new docks, we plan to install a Membership Jim Dye railing on the breakwall. It is a good six-foot drop to the rocks Merchandise Deb Wyckoff below. Moorings/Storage Steve Wyckoff, Fred Christmas Parties Wilmeth Newsletter Dannielle Higgins The Adult Christmas party is scheduled for Friday, December th Race David Gerber, Joe Richter, 7 . The Kids Christmas party is scheduled for Saturday De- Nate Reynolds cember 8th. Hound Dog Regatta Dan Spyhalski Wrapping it up! Leukemia Cup Jamie & Laura Stuursma This is my last entry in the Waterlines as your commodore. The Melges 24 Fleet Mike Dow Interlake Fleet Bob Sagan Club had a great year and I had a great year. I am looking for- Laser Fleet Jamie Stuursma & ward to my new status as the “Past Commodore.” I send a big Than Dykstra THANK-YOU to all of the many members who volunteered their Social Fred & Lisa Wilmeth time and talent to the Club this past year. Website Steve Wyckoff Commodore Bud signing out! NOVEMBER BOARD BRIEFS

Treasurer’s Report Next major expenditure will be $5,000 for insurance. Utilities are down approx. $1,200. Action Items Board elected Katie Horvath as Club Secretary. Dock diagrams were presented. Discussion followed on new dock placements and “L” sections on North and Main docks. Discussion followed on publishing plans to members. Board approved $1,000 allowance for new dock expenses. Discussion Points: Eleven resumes are currently being considered by the personnel committee for Food and Beverage Manager. 2008 Calendar will be reviewed at next meeting.

Advanced Summer Sailing Camp

This past summer TACS expanded the Advanced Sailing Program in several ways. Fourteen teenagers participated in this two week, full day session during the first two weeks of sailing camp. Ian McGurn headed up the instructor team for this group. The driving objective during this camp session was to provide the young sailors a wide range of experience with different boats in different sailing conditions. The idea behind this approach was not to make these sailors experts in a single specific boat class but to give them the necessary knowl- edge and experience to compete at a high level at any regatta in any class of boat they may choose to sail.

With this objective in mind, the sailors were given instruction and practice in single handed La- sers, two-man JY-15’s, and three-man Interlakes with spinnakers. Expert local sailors, with proven racing records, volunteered their time and expertise to augment the TACS instructor team with on-shore presentations followed by on-the-water coaching. The first half of the program was spent on Boardman Lake perfecting basic racing skills in Lasers and JY-15’s. During the second week, thanks to the Interlake Fleet for donating the use of their personal boats, the sailors got the opportunity to practice on the open waters of Grand Traverse Bay. The Grand Traverse Yacht Club graciously allowed the teens to use their facilities for launch, on-shore presentations and practice sessions. They also had the opportunity to sail the Manitou through the generosity of the Manitou Captain.

This two week program culminated with the sailors attending several area regattas over the summer with great success and lots of fun. Some of these teens are now competing on a regular weekly basis with the Laser Fleet on Tuesdays and the Interlake Fleet on Thursday evenings. Unfortunately for us old foxes, they are now starting to win! This says it all about the program. Jim Menzies

Kids Christmas Party, On Dec 8th from 3pm to 6pm. Crafts- Cookie Decorating—Christmas Carols—Santa arrives by Sail boat at 5 pm—Punch, Hot dogs, Mac & Cheese— Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH $8 gets you appetizers and a great time—come join us!

INTERLAKE "BROKEN RUDDER" AWARD (alias: the "M&M" or "Menzies & Milliman" award). No drama here. For those in the know know that this year's award was earned on the way out to the first practice race of the year, while still in the mooring field! To put it simply, the new quick release pins worked--they released...quickly. Unfortunately these pins were on the standing rigging!!! Fortunately the rig fell slow-mo and no persons or boats were hit or hurt (but we won't mention pride). Way to go LOREN NEWTON!

An excited Interlake Class is coming to TC in Aug for INTERLAKE NA- TIONALS. The Interlake Class enthusiasm was on display at the US SAIL- ING One-Design-Sailing-Symposium this November where the ISCA had more members in attendance than any other other OD Class! Of course this makes sense since the Interlake Class runs the show in the US Sailing One- Design organization with the majority of officers being Interlakers. Be ready for this enthusiasm to add to our local enthusiasm. Its gonna be a good time. Award’s Night

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27 28 29 30 31 CLUB OPEN 5-9 PM Ned’s Way By: Ned Lockwood Strategy for racing on a hot summer day with a light to moderate wind on Grand Traverse Bay.

Part I – The First Beat Last July, on a hot Wednesday evening, I had the pleasure of sailing with my grandson, Gus, on Screamin’ Baby. We were participating in the Wednesday evening race. The wind direction was generally right of magnetic north by 5 to 10 degrees. Ten minutes before the start, Gus and I went to the mast, stood on cabin top and looked north. I said to Gus, “What do you see up there?” He said, “Grandpa, there is smooth water around Red 8. The color of the water looks all the same.” I said, “OK Gus, after the start, we should go right.” How did we know to do this? First, we must find the mean wind direction. To find the mean wind direction, head into the wind and note the magnetic heading several times over 10-15 minutes. The average of the headings is the mean wind direction. If the mean wind direction is east of a line down the middle of the bay, then (in four out of five times) the right side will be the favored side of the beat. If the mean wind direction is west of a line down the middle of the bay, the Leelanau beach will be more favorable. The selection of which way you want to go one minute after the start should be made between four and five minute before the start. One minute after the start is when you make your move to the right or left. On this particular Wednesday night race, we planned to go right, but we went left instead because one minute after the start we be- gan to see variable color patterns on the water around Red 8. How did we know to do this? When the water surface appears to be uniform, indicating that the wind is from the same direction and strength everywhere, then you should make your decision about which side to go on the beat based on the mean wind direction alone. When the appearance of the water surface is not uniform, with different colors and shades on the water, there is a significant probability for a counter-clockwise shift near Red 8. In view of this, you may want to go left even if the mean wind direction is from the right. We started on starboard and soon after the start, when we noticed the variable appearance of the water, we decided to stay on starboard tack to get to the left side of the beat. When the counter-clockwise shift appeared, we tacked over to port, contin- ued to get lifted on port tack and laid the mark, rounding first. Gus said, “Good call, Grandpa!” Stayed tuned for strategy on the reaching legs in Part 2… CRUISING CLUB By KAREN DOWNING

Hello Cruisers and other GTYC members. It's me again with another month of programing sponsored by the Cruising Fleet. We're looking forward to an informal discussion time (as well as some interesting charts) with Dick Wollum on the subject of cruising the intracoastal waterway. If you have questions, I'm sure Dick will be happy to address them. Our meeting will be December 20th at about 6:00 pm. There will be no entree for this meeting, but we'd like everyone to bring an appetizer to share with the group. This should be a relaxing and pleasant evening. Hope to see you there, Karen

Icky Sticky Coconut Pudding

The pudding

4 ounces dates finely chopped buy em from the store that way, its easier 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 ounces butter 6ounces sugar 2 eggs 6 ounces self rising flour ½ teaspoon vanilla or to taste 3 ounces coconut flakes, fresh unsweetened if you want to mess with it. I just use the stuff from the store 7 inch spring form pan or muffin tins. I usually make a double recipe and use a bigger pan the size of the cake at the pot luck Pour one cup of water over the dates and the coconut. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and add the baking soda. Set aside. Cream the butter till whitened then add sugar a small amount at a time till the mixture is creamy. It will be on the dry side. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well. Carefully fold in flour. Stir in the date coconut mixt and vanilla. Pour into a butter pan or muffin tins and bake at 350 until done.

Sauce 7 ounces light brown sugar 7 tablespoons heavy cream 4.5 ounces butter 3 tablespoons dark rum (yeah right!) I like to go a little heavy on the rum.

Bring all ingredients to a boil for three minutes and reserve. About five minutes before the cake is done (just set up) poke holes with the handle of a wooden spoon all over the top of the cake and pour sauce over the pudding. Toss chopped macadamia nuts on top and bake until cake is done and top is bubbly and slightly browned. Watch the nuts, don’t burn them.

After cake cools down put diced mango on top.

If having at home, serve with extra sauce on the side to top individual servings. If not after cake is out of oven and still hot spoon more sauce over top to soak in and make it nice GRAND TRAVERSE YACHT CLUB P.O. BOX 131 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-0131

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

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