QueenC City Yacht ClubLIPPER July 2007 Photos by Eric M. Carroll Photos by June was the month to Rock Out at the QCYC Karaoke Night and the New Orlean’s Dance! Board Update/QCYC Info
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Treasurer Fleet Pat Whetung Gary Hoeg
As reported at the The Spring Meeting is time consuming like bleeding air from the system Spring Meeting, the always interesting and or replacing the throttle cable. In any event, all of club coffers enjoy this year's was no these things take time and, unless down time is high tide this time of exception. The provided to perform these tasks, it's simply not year. The entertain- suggestion that the possible to get them done. Given the recent prob- ment chair has kept tender schedule is lems we've been experiencing with the AQII, the the club busy every somehow decision to allow for layovers during the day was weekend with fabu- "controlled" by only also the correct one to make because it has given us lous events that one person is not an an opportunity to work on repairs and bring the remind us that QCYC accurate assessment vessel back into service sooner than what other- has a great reputation of how it came to be. wise might be the case. around the lake for our hospitality and weekend In fact, many people were involved in deciding the Our other difficulty so far this season has been events. Every bit helps contribute to our financial schedule. Initially, the Club Manager identified to finding experienced Captains. Apparently, there is health. us those tender runs operating relatively empty a shortage of qualified personnel in the harbour based on passenger counts kept by the Captains in As of June 7, club revenue is $23,700 above last which has left every employer scrambling for staff. the log. The Management Committee then decided We are having to train candidates in the operation year at the same time. Expenses are less than last to act on this information and eliminate those runs year by $83,300. All budget numbers look to be on of the AQII which has led to some hair raising in an effort to help reduce our operating costs. As it docking situations. Captains who come in with too the healthy side of their targets. For this, I am turns out, this decision was the correct one to expressing my appreciation to all – hard working much forward throttle and don't allow enough make. We have recently been reminded by time to let the shaft stop spinning before putting members and our dedicated board members. We Transport Canada that we have a legal obligation can enjoy the beautiful summer weather as we sail the engine into reverse are likely to find the vessel not to run the tender empty because a club member will stall. This has been a problem on at least two into the last few months of our fiscal year.. Year is always to be on board to serve as crew. end is September 30. occasions. Any assistance that members can give Apparently, we were caught sailing only with the with the lines is greatly appreciated. I'd also like to We welcome the lazy hazy days of summer with Captain which is in violation of the rules.Our deci- thank Jim Thorndycraft for filling in when no great regattas, long distance races, our own sion to eliminate under used runs was a step in the other Captains could be found. The great thing Lobster Fest, Women Skippers’ Race and Junior right direction, but in hindsight didn't go far about using Jim is that we don't have to pay him! Club activities. A busy club is a healthy club. enough because there are still some runs where we Thanks to all contributors… keep up the great are sailing empty. On the bright side, the Robbins seems to be work….it’s appreciated. running trouble free. A few minor repairs were The other factor that members must consider when recently completed and the starboard fuel tank still discussing the tender schedule is that we need time needs to be cleaned, but other than that everything set aside during the day to perform routine mainte- else seems to be ship shape. We've also made a few nance and troubleshoot problems as they occur. improvements. The rear hatches were cut into The Captains have the responsibility to check all smaller sections to allow for easier access below systems aboard both tenders. This involves open- decks. Thanks go to Craig Robertson's nephew, ing the hatches and check- John Campbell, for completing this project. I'd ing the coolant level, engine love to use the Robbins more, but whenever we do oil, and transmission fluid. we always end up leaving people on the dock or the They must also drain the vessel is so crowded with things that members water from the primary fuel don't enjoy the sail over to the Club. filter and clean the sea strainer. Sometimes they Hopefully, we can put the repairs of the AQII are required to make minor behind us soon so we can all enjoy our time at the repairs. This could be some- Club. thing simple like changing Happy Sailing! a clogged filter or finding a fuse or it could be more
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These little gems are a lot harder to fluffies imbedded into our bottom paint and we ignore as they certainly live up to weren’t about to sand off a coat of $200 paint to their name. Even though there get the smooth bottom award! aren’t any Cottonwoods really close Fluffies are of course highly flammable, which to our boat to drop these directly takes them beyond nuisance level to the onto our decks, they tag along on dangerous category. It doesn’t have to be kids the shoes. I am sure that we aren’t playing with fire that can make them go. There the only ones to have a “no-shoe” was the small fire (quickly contained) on Seneca rule on the boat during that time of that was inadvertently started (cigarette butt, the season. These annoying little maybe?) If that had happened by the blue dock stainers are the “female” part of the where the fluffies seem to be most prolific it flower. could have been very scary very quickly. And then there are the “fluffies.” I did a little research on these trees, and These are the biggest reason I apparently there are people who actually actively dislike the Eastern Cottonwood plant them! Are they nuts, or do they have no tree. Granted, the ducks seek them idea of what they are getting into? Admittedly out to eat the seeds, but I am Photo by Eric Caroll Photo by these trees are fast growing, but they also have a Lynn Kaak (pictured left) singing the “I’ve the the Island Fluff personally not a big fan of ingesting bad habit of dropping seemingly healthy Blues”, backed up by Elana and Mary Ann. them. Even as I was chatting with a branches during drought times, and of rotting long-time Islander about the fact from the inside-out. And of course, these are A Fluffy View that this seems like the worst fluffy year yet, I trees that keep on giving, starting with the found myself spitting one out. They get into our purplies, then the stickies, fluffies, and finally from the noses, into our food, into our boats, and for the leaves that we rake every spring. They are some reason, many of us choose this very time considered a hardwood tree, but the wood is Lagoon... to do our brightwork! My Cetolling job is little quite soft. The wood is basically used where textured with the remnants of them. Last year by Lynn Kaak and Ken Goodings cheap grade lumber is required for pallet and when we did Silverheels III’s bottom, we crate manufacture. “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” realized that we would be taking a piece of the As I look out of the companionway, I see the Islands with us everywhere we went. We have Well, at least they provide shade……. fluffies drifting on the wind and floating in the lagoon. The little white puffs collect in corners, in your empty shoes, and seem to find a way to 34th34th Women’sWomen’s SkipperSkipper Race!Race! thwart our attempts to keep them out of the It’s time, once again, for women to take the helm! lucky recipient is the QCYC Junior Club. What a boat with screens. This just confirms to me that Saturday, August 11th marks the 34th great opportunity to help the kids build their own the Cottonwood Poplar must be the biggest lasting memories on the water! weed on Earth. Women’s Skipper Race hosted by the Queen City Yacht Club. Registration takes place by the main entrance to My first conscious introduction to the the QCYC Clubhouse from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Cottonwood was during our first spring at the Every year, more and more women are looking club. These strange chenile-like purple things for an opportunity to step up, take the helm A Competitor’s Meeting will be held at the were all over the ground and seemed to leave a and lead either a mixed crew or, even better, an QCYC Clubhouse at 10:30 am. stain wherever they came to rest. I found out all women crew. Well, here’s your chance. The warning signal for the first class will be they were referred to as “Purplies” – descriptive Both beginner and experienced sailors from at 12:20 pm. if not original. They didn’t seem too bad, as all clubs are encouraged to participate. You long as you didn’t leave them in any one spot This year there will be a Pot Luck following can register your own boat, or sign up on the the race. Both the Pot Luck and the Flag long enough to leave a mess. They can give a Crew List. Whichever way, it will be a day startling feeling when they hit you on the head Ceremony will take place at approximately of fun, good food, confidence building, and 3:30 pm on the North Lawn. (better than a bird), but I can live with that. For creating lasting memories and friendships. those who might care, this is actually the “male” For those who are unable to race, show your part of the flower. A different recipient of the fundraising efforts is support by making a pledge. selected each year. Last year, it was the Disabled Next came the “Stickies” or “Sticky Buds”. Sailing Association of Ontario. This year, the Come out all to enjoy the fun!
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BoatBoat ofof thethe Month:Month: NonsuchNonsuch 3030 OnlyOnly aa YearYear toto Find!Find! by Leslie Heathcote
He wanted speed and agility; I wanted tranquil cruis- mothered the two natural sons of King Charles II, functional. Further aft (starboard) is the L-shaped ing and comfy accommodations. Was there a boat that and also bore the illegitimate daughter of John dinette, which converts into a double bed for guests. would offer something for both of us?! Well, it only took Churchill, who was the first Duke of Marlborough, But one of the most noticeable features of the boat, is us a year to find it.. and became governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company apparent as soon as you step aboard – her stability. Her name is Sea Sharp, and she’s a Nonsuch 30 in 1685. She is about 3,500 lbs heavier than a high perform- Ultra. What Sold Us On Her? ance cruiser like the CS 30. Further she’s got great Some of Her History Simply speaking, we like her because she’s wide! deck space, one so wide you could practically jog In the mid 1970s, Gordon Fisher, past Commodore Though the length overall is 30’4”, the beam is 11’10” around it. Ordinarily this might be a secondary factor of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and winner of the and is carried throughout most of the length of boat. when choosing a boat, but when one of us has Canada Cup, wanted a boat that was fast, easy to sail Carrying the beam all the way aft, provides a flat run frequent clumsy moments (and yes, I mean me), deck single-handed and offered ample accommodations. for speed. But the real plus is it also creates a more space became a priority in a hurry! Mark Ellis was commissioned to do the design, and spacious cockpit (which we managed to prove during So How Does She Sail? Hinterhoeller Yachts became the builder. Sea Sharp’s christening, when she accommodated 12 The wishbone boom design eliminates stays and guests in her cockpit for a Sunday afternoon cocktail). The 19th century catboats inspired the hull design. shrouds. It also holds the sail when it’s down or Though they extended the design to include a 22, 26, Though we viewed both the Classic and the Ultra reefed in its cradle lines. It eliminates the need for a 33, and 36; the 30 remained the most popular. The during our search, the interior of the Ultra swayed us traveler and creates good upwind sail shapes. Beam Nonsuch 30 also saw an improved design in 1984 significantly during our purchase. At the bow there is reaches are great on this boat – the sail is let way out, when the “Ultra” version of the boat was released, a cabin with a permanent double berth, a hanging and she just soars! which offered better cabin layout. locker and a vanity on the opposite side. Aft of the The hardest part so far seems to be getting the sail up. cabin (starboard) is the head with a separate shower Mind you, I should mention that we recently found About Her Name stall, with two entrance doors (one from the cabin, According to the American Heritage Dictionary, out we’ve had some of the lines rigged incorrectly, but and one from the main salon) which provide addi- now that we know what the problem is, we should Nonsuch means “a person or thing without equal”. tional privacy if you’re entertaining guests overnight! The Nonsuch class was actually named after the first have it corrected shortly. Actually, she’s very easy to A bi-fold, teak door separates the forward cabin from sail. With no jibs, or genoas, it can be single-handed trading vessel of the Hudson’s Bay Company. The the main salon. In the main salon, adjacent to the Baroness Nonsuch was the muse for that vessel, who head, is the L-shaped galley; it’s compact but fully continued page 8
5 Blessing of the Boats Photo by Susan Rollinson Photo by Photo by Susan Rollinson Photo by Father Michael is a welcome addition to the Islands and for Assorted sailers enjoy the Blessing of the Boats and the St. Andrew by the Lake. Shown here blessing the boats. If you Strawberry Social. want to attend Church service, you’d be more than welcome to St. Andrews at 10 a.m. Sundays down the island.
New Members! New Members regularly features new members to the club. Please welcome and help them feel at home! If you are new member, please send your name, boat, favourite boating destination, why you chose QCYC and other interests along with a digital photo of yourself to [email protected] Photo by Susan Rollinson Photo by Our Commodore does his bit for blessing the boats. It has been suggested that maybe he can help by blessing the AQII occasionally.
Karaoke Night!
The Websters. Whit, Victoria (12) , James (14), Richard (16) and Ali Boat: Victori-Us (C&C 25) Favourite Boating Destination: Ward's Beach during a full moon. Why you chose QCYC: Proximity, setting, lifelong friends that are members, warm welcome and because QCYC work/social events build camaraderie and committment amongst members.
Other interests: We never forget how special it is to give our children an opportunity to live and Eric Carroll Photo by play next to the water as we did: Ali in East Yorkshire next to the North Sea and Whit just across Jim and Valerie sing a tune at certainly the lagoon -- 6 generations later. one of QCYC’s funnest events!
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Poker Night Jazz Night Photo by Eric Carroll Photo by Photo by Eric Carroll Photo by Eric Carroll Photo by Although Lynda Chubak wasn’t in the money, her son did Andrew counting his chips. Not only The band rocked at Jazz night creating an place 1st in the Beginner’s Division. Shown here thanking can he sing a great country tune at event that every one said was great! Roger Abbott for his help in organizing the event. Karaoke, he’s a good poker player.
Safety Day Photo by Eric Carroll Photo by Nancy Moore says “no fires going to get the better of me!”, and proceeds to show whose boss. Photo by Eric Carroll Photo by Frank Horne holds the microphone up to the screaming QCYC crowd “I can’t hear you, do you want to rock!!!”. No, actually he was learning how to use use flairs at the
well attended Safety Day! Eric Carroll Photo by Paul Boudreau showing how you can make pretty orange smoke! Also good in emergency situations.
7 Board Update/News
Moorings “Don’t start the dinghy Rick Hardy engine inside the airplane” Thank-you to all those by Rick Hardy Members who responded to the In the late 1980’s, Wendy and I kept our boat in many times in their lives will our kids get the Moorings the Bahamas. We would fly down every few chance to go for a dinghy ride inside an Questionnaire. At the months and island hop with our two young airplane. Our only advice to them was “Don’t time of this writing children, Ashley and Stephen. start the dinghy engine inside the airplane” (mid June) we are still On one of our trips, we had left the boat in the (remember the title to this story). waiting for the last of Abacos and when we returned, we decided to sail When we later spoke to some of the locals, we the Questionnaires to south to the next island group. Taking a were told how this plane ended up on the beach be received. compass bearing off the lighthouse at Hope Town at Spanish Wells. Apparently a group of As stated previously, a (this was pre-GPS days), we were bound for enterprising Columbian businessmen decided to Moorings Meeting open to all Senior Members will Eleuthera. The north end of Eleuthera is in an go into the export business with some other be held once the results of all the Questionnaires area called The Devil’s Backbone, which contains equally enterprising businessmen in the U.S. have been reviewed. In the interval, any Senior a series of dangerous reefs just offshore. For whatever reason, instead of exporting their Member who wishes to read over the Our destination was Spanish Wells, to the west product directly to the U.S. they decided it would Questionnaires that have been received, may do so of The Devil’s Backbone. We would sail into be prudent to send their product by plane at at the Club office. Please ask Don, our Club night, to the Bahamas, where their U.S. business Manager for the file and feel free to review all the Spanish Wells again in the mid 1990’s, however this earlier trip in late 80’s was our first visit. partners would load the exports into speed boats responses. We would ask however, that you please for the run across the Gulf Stream, and on into do not remove the file from the office. Spanish Wells was established by the Eleutherian Miami or the Keys. Adventures, a group of United Empire Loyalists Rather than bore you with the other 101 mooring The pilots must have been concerned with items that we are dealing with at this point, I thought who left the Carolinas at the end of the American Revolution in 1776. The island of saving electrical energy, as the planes would fly a cruising story would be more entertaining so up from Columbia at night with no navigational please read the article to the right. Spanish Wells and the adjacent Royal Island, are filled with stories about pirates and how some of lights. Their business associates in the Bahamas the citizens of Spanish Wells used to practice the must have wanted to show their support for continued from Boat of the Month, page 5 art of “wrecking” back in the 1700’s. electrical consumption, as (so the story goes) (although neither one of us will be doing that they would only turn on the landing lights at the anytime soon!). Tacking is a breeze in a Nonsuch; in Wrecking was the art of looting boats that ran airstrip once the plane had made a low pass most cases, tacking can be done simply by turning aground, many of which were lead into The over top. Regretfully however, one night the the wheel. What’s more, you never have to worry Devil’s Backbone by deliberately placing plane from Columbia got lost and with no about the boom hitting you in the head; Because the lanterns to steer any storm tossed boats onto landing lights in sight, they ran out of fuel and wishbone is positioned so high (above the bimini and the reefs. We were about to find out that the ditched next to the beach at Spanish Wells. dodger in our case), there is no danger that this old art of “wrecking” was still alive and well in these waters. The pilots were long gone when the local would ever happen. Jibing is straightforward as well, citizens woke up the next morning to find an but you don’t want to have an accidental jibe if you We had heard about a beach at the western end airplane half sunk on their beach. In keeping can help it (as we learned through experience, of Spanish Wells, which we decided to explore with their ancestral art of “wrecking”, they they’re a little scary because of the size of the sail). by dinghy. As we reached the beach, we quickly stripped the airplane of its cargo before So how fast does she go?! Surprisingly fast. Most discovered an airplane half sunk with it’s nose the local Bahamian Defense Force arrived. up on the sand and it’s tail in about 8 feet of people think that because Nonsuch’s have only one We took comfort in knowing the art of sail and are so wide, that she will just putt a long like water. It was a large cargo plane and it showed the country of origin to be Columbia, written “wrecking” was still alive and well in the a tug boat. That’s not the case! So far this season, Bahamas. she’s sailed up to 7.5 knots, and we’re looking down the side of the plane. The cargo doors forward to pushing her limits in the future. were wide-open and the interior of the plane P.S. If you want to read a great story about the was half filled with water. Ashley and Stephen history of the Bahamas, read the book “Winds We’re looking forward to sailing her this season, and wanted to take the dinghy inside the water- from the Carolinas”. many more to come! filled plane through the cargo doors. Wendy and I looked at each other ..… Ok, so how
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Entertainment Susan Veenhuizen The Month of June the Rising Sun", while the girls handed out beads, Thanks to the Heathcote family for all of their has been a busy one at boas and glowing jewellery. Does everyone know efforts to make things happen and to Yvette and the club. The first who Queen City's Mardi Gras King is? Maybe I Andrew for bringing the hats. weekend in June we can convince him to visit us again next year! The next event is The Canada Day Weekend Bash. had Texas Hold’em The highlight of the evening was when our own Saturday June 30th will be " Open Mike Night". hosted by Glen Ken Rodman brought out his trombone. Chuck Everyone is welcome to come out and showcase Newbury and Roger and the band were impressed as Ken joined in and their talent. There will be a Canada Day Dance in Abbott. The Great showed them how it's done! It took me back to the the evening of July 1st, hosted by Queen City's own Hall was lit up with a old days when the Queen City Blues Band enter- DJ. I know many of you are sailing off that week- buzz of activity with tained us all and help create our reputation for end but there will be others sailing in. players trying their being the best party club on the lake. hand at poker. Thank you Glen and Roger for host- I am looking forward to Saturday July 7th. This is ing this special event. It's nice to see the Great Hall Rob and Silke offered a special of Cajun food that "The Milestone Dance Party". Look for details of full of people on a Saturday night. completely sold out. Silke generously treated the upcoming events in the July Clipper and posters on band to a round of drinks. Thank you to Rob and the bulletin boards. Saturday, June 9th was the Blues and Jazz Night Silke for all the special things you do. with Chuck Jackson, lead singer of Downchild As Entertainment Chair I decided to create my own Blues Band, and his seven piece band, "Big Stuff". Eric Caroll was very visible, taking pictures of news bulletin, which is exclusively for Singer Chris Kenny made a special appearance, everyone. Thank you Eric. Entertainment Information. "The Beat", Queen singing some duets with Chuck and entertaining us Dale and Inna got married on Friday June 15th and City's Entertainment News, will be sent to you by e- with some solos. invited everyone to help them celebrate with a mail. If any members do not wish to receive this night of Salsa Dancing to the music of Orlando's news bulletin, your name will be removed from the There was an excellent turnout of club members mailing list. Please contact me by e-mail at susan- and twenty-five boats sailed in from reciprocal Band. It was a wonderful evening. Congratulations Dale and Ina and thanks for sharing your special [email protected] or Doug Gill at doug- clubs just for this event. Thank you OD Andrew [email protected] Cummings and Rick Hardy, Mooring Chair for evening with us. scrambling around to find a place for each of the On June 16th, Geoffe and Lesley Heathcote put on "The Beat" is managed by Doug Gill. boats. Thank you to new members Ida Conflitti and an entertaining evening of karaoke after a potluck I would like to thank all of you for the amazing husband David Winter and Kathy Partridge for dinner. There were some interesting sounds show of support. With continued support from volunteering to do ticket sales. Your assistance was resonating from the club house that evening. There you, we can have more great events and build on invaluable. were even hats given out, courtesy of Yvette and our reputation of a club that is friendly and a great There was some unexpected excitement when Andrew Cummings. Everyone had a great time. place to be. Chuck discovered that he had left his harmonicas in the parking lot. Geoffe Heathcote came to the rescue when he offered to take Chuck across the Queen City Yacht Club's harbour in his dinghy to retrieve the harps. It must have been a tense moment for them both as they Canada Day Weekend Bash! raced across the water to the city. Fortunately the Day 1: Saturday, June 30th, 2007 “Open Mike” harmonicas were sitting just where Chuck left them and we were treated to an evening of great blues Come share your talent with us! Dust off your guitar! Tell a joke! Warm up your vocal chords! and harmonica playing. Thank you Geoffe. OR Just come and be entertained! A sound system , Two mikes and a keyboard will be provided. The band was well received with people lining up Location: The Great Hall. Time: Just before sunset, or when you hear the music! early to get their tickets for the event. The Great Hall was filling up by 9:00 O'clock. The dance floor Day 2: Sunday, July 1st, 2007 “Canada Day Dance!” was packed by the second song and the band loved Put on your dancin' shoes! And dance to the music of Queen City's Own DJ it. Later in the evening , Queen City's own Mardi Location: The Great Hall Time: 9:00 pm Gras King arrived with his entourage to The Great Hall. The King and Queen danced on to the dance Hope to see you there! floor to Chuck's upbeat version of "The House of
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11 Summer Schedule
Sat Jun 30 Canada Day Weekend Bash, "Open Mike" in Great Hall Thu Aug 23 CORK 2 until Aug-26 Sat Jun 30 C&C Owners Regatta Fri Aug 24 Junoir Club Banquet Sun Jul 01 Family Fun Fair and Barbeque Sat Aug 25 Potluck/Karaoke Sun Jul 01 C&C Owners Regatta Sat Aug 25 LORC EYC Open & EYC Levels Sun Jul 01 Canada Day Dance Sat Aug 25 LOSHRS Race 4 @PCYC Mon Jul 02 Statutory Holiday Sun Aug 26 LORC EYC Open & EYC Levels Tue Jul 03 Learn-to-Sail/Junior Club Session 1 starts Wed Aug 29 CC3-3 Wed Jul 04 CC2-2 Fri Aug 31 Kids camp out/Corn & Weenie Roast (MBE) Sat Jul 07 Cruise-out to FBYC/FBYC Cruise-in Fri Aug 31 Deadline for Award nominations Sat Jul 07 Easter Seal Regatta Sat Sep 01 Pig Roast Afternoon/Pig Roast Night/Dancing Sat Jul 07 Milestone event Mon Sep 03 Statutory Holiday Sun Jul 08 Cruise-out to FBYC/FBYC Cruise-in" Sun Jul 08 Star Informal Race Wed Jul 11 CC2-3 Picture of the Month Sat Jul 14 LTS Adult Session 2 (14,15,21,22) Sat Jul 14 OYS Cruise-in Sat Jul 14 LORC PCYC Open Sun Jul 15 OYS Cruise-in Sun Jul 15 LORC PCYC Open Mon Jul 16 Learn-to-Sail/Junior Club Session 2 starts Wed Jul 18 CC2-4 Thu Jul 19 Board Meeting Sat Jul 21 BPYC Cruise-in Sat Jul 21 Lake Ontario 300 Sun Jul 22 BPYC Cruise-in Sun Jul 22 Star Informal Race Mon Jul 23 Clipper Issue 4 Submission Deadline Wed Jul 25 CC2-5 Sat Jul 28/29 Youngstown Levels Mon Jul 30 Learn-to-Sail/Junior Club Session 3 starts Tue Jul 31 LYRA Founder's Race Wed Aug 01 CC2-6 Wed Aug 01 LYRA Cenntential Race A clear winner for photo of the month this month! Eric Caroll, collect your Wed Aug 01 LYRA Freeman Race pitcher from the Rear Commodore! Fri Aug 03 LYRA Day Races Sat Aug 04 Cruise out to DYC/DYC Cruise-in Do you have a Picture of the Month that represents the spirit of the club, at its Sat Aug 04 LYRA Day Races Sun Aug 05 Cruise out to DYC/DYC Cruise-in best, its worse, its funnest, its most beautiful? Please send with a description to Sun Aug 05 LYRA Day Races [email protected]. Make sure it is at least a 500K jpg. Mon Aug 06 Cruise out to DYC/DYC Cruise-in Mon Aug 06 Statutory Holiday Wed Aug 08 CC2-7 Thu Aug 09 CORK Offshore until Aug-12 Tender Schedule Sat Aug 11 Women Skippers Race Departure times shown are from city side at the foot of York Street Sat Aug 11 LTS Adult Session 3 (11,12,18,19) Deduct 15 minutes for Departure time from Club House Sat Aug 11 AHMEN 1 (AYC) Mon Aug 13 Learn-to-Sail/Junior Club Session 4 starts Last-minute changes will be posted on the Flash, time permitting. Mon Aug 13 CORK Optimist until Aug-15 Check with the club office at 416.203.0929. Wed Aug 15 CC3-1 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Holiday Thu Aug 16 CORK Youth Fest until Aug-17 AM 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 R 8:15 R 8:15 R 8:15 Fri Aug 17 Deadline to return trophies * 8:45 * 8:45 * 8:45 * 8:45 * 8:45 R 8:45 R 8:45 R 8:45 Sat Aug 18 Bob or Doug's Lobsterfest (MBE)/Dancing R 9:15 R 9:15 R 9:15 Sat Aug 18 Star Informal Race R 9:45 R 9:45 R 9:45 Sat Aug 18 AHMEN 2 (NYC) R 10:15 R10:15 R10:15 R10:15 R10:15 10:15 10:15 10:15 Sat Aug 18 CORK 1 until Aug-22 R11:15 11:15 11:15 11:15 Wed Aug 22 CC3-2 PM R12:15 R12:15 R12:15 R12:15 R12:15 12:15 12:15 12:15 Thu Aug 23 Board Meeting R1:15 R1:15 1:15 1:15 1:15 Thu Aug 23 Clipper Issue 5 Submission Deadline R2:15 R2:15 R2:15 R2:15 R2:15 2:15 2:15 2:15 R3:15 R3:15 3:15 R3:15 R3:15 3:15 3:15 3:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 Restaurant and Bar Hours 4:45 4:45 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 5:15 MAY 18 - SEPT. 3 (HIGH SEASON) 5:45 5:45 Restaurant Bar 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 Tues 4 pm - 9 pm 4 pm - 9 pm R7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 R8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15 Wed 4 pm - 10 pm 3 pm - 10 pm R9:15 9:15 9:15 9:15 9:15 9:15 9:15 9:15 Thurs 5 pm - 9 pm 4 pm - 9 pm 9:45 Fri 5 pm - 10 pm 4 pm - 11 pm R10:15 10:15 10:15 10:15 10:15 10:15 10:15 10:15 10:45 Sat 9 am - 10 pm 12 noon - 11 pm 11:15 11:15 11:15*** 11:15 Sun 9 am - 9 pm 12 noon - 9 pm AM 12:15 12:15 Holidays Sunday Hours Sunday Hours ** 1:15 * 8:45am. Weekdays begins Tue. Jul. 3. ** 1:15am Special Events only. 1:00 am bar closing on nights when functions are held ***11:15pm Sun. when Mon. is a holiday. R = Robbins in service. Cash Fare return trip $ 6.00 available from the tender captain. No one way fares. 10 Tickets - $ 50.00 available in the office. Members: Please present your Membership Card