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Britannia Yacht Club 2777 Cassels Street Ottawa, ON K2B 6N6
NOVEMBER 2016 Volume 56.06 November 2016 Volume 56.06
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
Following are brief biographies submitted by the candidates selected by the Nominating Committee for the 2017 Board of Directors
JOHN MORROW Nominated for Commodore
PERSONAL INFORMATION: I am a Georgian College Marine Technician and have been a CYA and CANSail Basic Cruising Instructor since 2007. Prior to this, I owned a dairy farm business near Maxville, Ontario. My wife Linda and I still reside on the farm. We have three grown children, Christie, Stephanie and Matthew. I have continued my education obtaining certification from Mercury Marine, NEMA (National Marine Electronics Association) and I am a member of the American Boat and Yachting Council.
MEMBERSHIP: We have been members of Britannia Yacht Club since 2004. We purchased a CC 29 in 2007, and we now have acquired a Beneteau 43 in the fall of 2014. We both enjoy sailing and are enjoying the new boat immensely.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: Linda and I have participated in Cruise Week for the last three years. We also enjoy the social activities at Sailpast, Caribbean Night and Oktoberfest as well as the occasional Sunday breakfast.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: I have served as Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore and as a Director during my terms as Harbourmaster over the last four years. I have assisted with Shark Canadians and Shark Worlds and I envision BYC as a premiere site for future regattas. I have taught numerous current BYC members basic cruising and I have repaired several vessels at the Club.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: I am an avid history reader. I enjoy milking cows for our oldest daughter and son-in-law when they need relief. I like to travel to warm places in the winter. I have been a member of my church’s Parish Council for the last five years.
OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: My main objective is to maintain BYC as the premiere all around recreational and social facility on Lac Deschênes and the Ottawa River. As Commodore I would want to continue to improve the infrastructure and grounds while maintaining a sustainable cash flow. I wish to represent the concerns of the members and voice their opinions to the Board of Directors.
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Britannia Yacht Club JOHN WRIGHT 2777 Cassels Street Nominated for Vice Commodore Ottawa, Ontario K2B 6N6 (Harbour) Tel.: (613) 828-5167 Fax: (613) 828-5168 Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.byc.ca Manager: Paul Moore Events Manager: Breanna Gray Accountant: Mark Walton Harbour Manager: Andrew Furey Executive Chef: Gareth Dowie 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FLAG OFFICERS PERSONAL INFORMATION: I am single and father to two sons. I am a Commodore John Morrow Vice Commodore Dan Delorey landscape architect and planner and specialize in the design of public places. - Rear Commodore John Wright streetscapes, plazas, parks and campuses. Until three years ago I was a partner Fleet Captain Sal Khan in an Ottawa based consulting firm but am now working independently. I have
HONORARY MEMBERS also been a small landlord for over 30 years and have renovated several homes, Honorary Secretary doing much of the work myself. George Clayburn Honorary Treasurer Jean Favreau MEMBERSHIP: I have been a Britannia Yacht Club member since the late DIRECTORS 1990’s. Direct Director (House & Grounds) CLUB ACTIVITIES: I own a CS 33 which is my refuge in the summer months, Kevin Bundy Director (Membership) often overnighting up the river. Abbey Frost Director (Marketing) PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: I served as the Harbourmaster in 2016. I have David Smythe been active on the Planning Committee over the years and am on it presently. I Director (Information Technology) prepared the master plan drawing, which introduced the concept of a drop -off Al Malo on the unused tennis court beside the Clubhouse, and the leveling of the storage Director (Tennis) yard by the Dinghy Shed. I also prepared drawings for the installation of the new Wendy Faas crane and filling in the former launch ramp. I have served on the Board of Director (Youth) Lisa Shishis Directors as Youth Director, and worked on launch and haulout crane crews until Director (Social) the arrival of “Big Blue.” Beth Shepherd Past Commodore OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: I am a warden of St. Alban’s Church, David Burke which is a very socially active inner city Anglican Parish associated with Centre Honorary Counsel 454, a day shelter for people with unstable lives. My physical activities include Doug Noble cycling, downhill and cross-country skiing and long distance swimming. Two Club Historian Beverley Brown years ago I walked the Camino in Spain and wrote a book titled, Drawn Along the Way, that is illustrated with my watercolour sketches from the trip.
Full & By is the official newsletter of the Britannia Yacht Club, and CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: A well harbour and functioning equipment will be published 6 times this year. are the core of the Yacht Club. To this end I will form a Harbour Committee to Full & By - definition from consider all efforts to ensure this happens. Cruising and Ocean Racing by Martin, Irving and Others, Volume XV, 1934: “Sailing as close to the OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: In 2016 the harbour staff have caught up wind as possible with every sail on many remedial repairs and improvements. My objectives are to continue full.” working with Baird and Associates, a prominent Marine Engineering firm, to Editor & Publisher: Joan Yuile scope out techniques and costs to repair Sherwood Point, and harbour walls as Advertising : (613) 828-5167 well as to armour the river shoreline to prevent farther erosion. This would Please submit articles in unfor- involve permissions from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Ministry matted electronic form in of Natural Resources. Another objective would be to retain an Electrical Microsoft Word to [email protected] Engineer to review replacing the lights in the harbour with LED sources, as well as possibly providing a power supply bollard for the larger boats. I would also Typed or handwritten articles continue documenting monthly tasks with the intention of providing a Harbour should be submitted to the office. All articles must be received by Operations Manual. the deadline.
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ROB BRADEN Nominated for Rear Commodore (Projects)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: My wife, Sandy and I have 2 adult children. I am an Industrial Designer by education and have been self-employed as an exhibit & trade show designer, project manager and broker for 20+ years.
MEMBERSHIP: I started at BYC as a tag-a-long kid roaming the grounds while my father worked on his boat. I rowed dinghies around up-river anchorages while my folks, Rick and Josie rafted with others. My participation and love of racing started with Junior Club, where I achieved the gold standard. Except for a few years in my 20’s when traveling prevailed, I have been an active member at BYC for most of my 58 years. I have been a regular on the Tuesday and Thursday evening start lines and a long history with the upriver races.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: As Fleet Captain from 2008-2011, where, apart from duties with the sailing and racing calendar, I helped rebuild relations with other clubs through their sailing committees, and oversaw the 2011 Shark Canadian Championship. I was the Vice Commodore and Director of Projects 3 years. I led the design team and oversaw the building of the elevator and the design for the East Wall as well as overseeing the rebuilding of the east wall of the Inner Harbour. I believe we need to protect the Club’s prime assets, the harbour and grounds, and as Projects Director working with the appropriate directors, will lead major projects including the renovation of the Inner Harbour walls, and the Clubhouse East Wall. I’ve tried hard to steer a middle ground between lengthy planning with no action, and the ‘quick fix’ approach that may not consider future use and may end up costing the club money down the road.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: My prime focus at BYC has always been racing. Starting as a teenager, I have crewed, cruised and helmed many of the different kinds of boats we see in our harbour. I enjoy helping other Club members get into racing by providing training and teaching opportunities. This past year I raced on the Soling, ‘Unity’ and the Shark, ‘No More Hobbies’. Apart from sailing, in recent years I have taken up tennis again and am involved in both sailing and tennis social activities.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: A long time Toastmaster, I have served in the West End Chapter’s board of directors, including 3 terms as club President as well as an Area Governor on the district executive. I enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter. In past years I was an avid cyclist and still get out for the occasional long road ride. I am also an amateur foodie and enjoy whenever possible the finer aspects of food and wine.
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: I will form an East Wall Club House Committee, to move this project forward, and help form and lead, when required, committees for other projects. The intent is to make sure member input is counted before we commit to an action.
OBJECTIVES AS A BOARD MEMBER: To help create a cohesive, effective Board and, working with other Directors, get the projects started and completed.
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SAL KHAN Nominated for Fleet Captain
PERSONAL INFORMATION: My wife, Bonnie, and I are proud grandparents of eight grandkids. I am the CEO of a software company that is an identity attribute provider. Previously, I was in the real estate development business and prior to that in the hospitality industry as owner of several bars, featuring live music.
MEMBERSHIP: I have been an active member of Britannia Yacht Club for 42 years.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: Since joining the club, I have been keenly involved in the racing program. Over the years, I have had many boats, and for the past 17 years I’ve been a partner in Busted Flush, all of which I’ve raced. A promoter of the junior sailing program, my children and two grandchildren, living in Ottawa, have participated in the program. With my crew, I’ve encouraged and supported BYC’s junior members in sailing on boats that race on Tuesday evenings. For many, many years, junior sailors have participated with my crew on a Tuesday night race or an upriver race to give them a taste of racing on a keelboat. I have also enjoyed, and continue to enjoy, the social aspects of the Club.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: I was Fleet Captain last year. I have served on the Sailing Committee for the past 10 years. I have been instrumental in running the current iteration of the fall Lac Deschênes Open PHRF regatta. For the past eight years, I have been responsible for race management on the Tuesday night race course for Class 1 and Class 5 boats. This role has meant working with the Race Officer to ensure that races are run as directed by the racing sailors and the Sailing Committee.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: Over the years, I have participated in many regattas on Lake Ontario, the Block Island Race Week off Massachusetts (about 1998), and many, many years ago, in the Quarter-Ton-Worlds, held in Corpus Christie, Texas. For 25 years, I have been playing in a competitive, over-47, Men’s Slow-Pitch League.
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: The Sailing Committee has historically been one of the strongest committee’s in the Club, and it will continue to be so.
OBJECTIVES AS A BOARD MEMBER: As a member of the Board, my objectives are to represent all areas of boating: power or sail, cruising or racing; to work with other Board members to ensure the general welfare of the Club and the members; to encourage objectives that will offer an incentive to our Junior members to participate in the Club as fully as possible.
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GEORGE CLAYBURN, CD Nominated for Honorary Secretary
PERSONAL INTRODUCTION: I am an Army Logistics Officer who retired in June 2007 after 41 years of service with the Regular and Reserve Forces. In addition to duties in Supply, Transport and Personnel, I have managed budgets of varying size and complexity. During my service, I have also held various positions on Officers’ Mess Committees. I have lived in Kanata since 2007. I learned to sail on the Ottawa River at CFB Petawawa in the mid-1970s and learned to sail Lasers on Lake Timseh, Egypt in 1977. Unfortunately, I was not able to continue sailing until I retired from the Army. I completed the Basic, and Intermediate Cruising Courses, and others at Advantage Boating, formerly the Ottawa Sailing School.
BYC MEMBERSHIP: I have been a member of BYC since June 2004.
BYC ACTIVITIES: Since joining BYC I have raced Sharks on Thursday evenings. I also have raced on a number of the distance races on the River. I owned and refitted a Shark, and own an AURA 8.7. I am a member of the Finance, Vice Chairperson and Finance of the BMO 2016 Women’s Keelboat Championship. and was the Finance Chair for the 2014 Shark Canadian, and the 2015 Shark World Championships.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: I have been on past haulout and launch crews, and was Honorary Treasurer in 2006 and 2007, Commodore in 2008 and 2009, and am the current Honorary Secretary.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: When I am not sailing or working on Club business, I support the Ottawa Humane Society. Currently I am the Consultant to the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers on benefits and allowances for Federal Government employees serving outside Canada.
BYC COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: I look forward to working with the other Board Members in continuing to move the Club forward.
OBJECTIVES AS BYC BOARD MEMBER: My objectives are to continue moving forward various capital projects on an incremental basis to improve our Club and enhance the viability and attractiveness of BYC as the Yacht Club of Choice on the Ottawa River, and prepare the BYC By-Law and Regulations that will be required after the proclamation of the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.
JANET FERGUSON Nominated for Honorary Treasurer
PERSONAL INFORMATION: I am a proud Mom to two sons, Steve and Ryan. I retired from the Canada Border Services Agency two and a half years ago, after 34 years of service. My career spanned from one coast to another in a few different departments. I spent three years with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency performing tax audits in the Maritimes. The majority of my career was spent in management positions where I had the responsibility for salary and operational budgets. 5 Full & By November 2016
MEMBERSHIP: I joined BYC in 2007 after completing a sailing course.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: I enjoy many activities our club has to offer. I have raced in the Women’ Series on Monday evenings, tried tennis, painted walls in our clubhouse, pruned and weeded our gardens and enjoyed many social events under our marquee.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: I am currently on the Budget Committee as well as the House and Garden Committee. I have been an active volunteer for various activities with our Club, most notably with organizing the lunches for our National Capital Regatta
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: As many of you already know, quilting is one of my passions. I enjoy making quilts for Victoria’s Quilts Canada, quilts for Valour, Roger Neilson’s House, etc. I also golf in a Ladies’ League and enjoy traveling.
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: I am blessed that all the existing members of the Budget Committee have agreed to continue their commitment for the next year. The Committee has been meeting the Monday before a Board meeting and will continue to last a maximum of one hour! Having the support of the Committee members (including Jean) is one of the reasons I put my name forward for this position.
OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: My objective as a Board member is to continue the excellent work Jean Favreau has accomplished, and to work with the other Board members to improve the communication with the membership of our Club.
KEVIN BUNDY Nominated for Director (House and Grounds)
PERSONAL INTRODUCTION: I was born Toronto and I graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in 1976 and a Master's of Science in 1979, specializing in radiation biology. Following graduation, I worked as a radiation protection officer at high grade uranium mines in Northern Saskatchewan. In 1985 we moved to Ottawa where I worked for the Atomic Energy Control Board, which later became the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, until my retirement in 2013. Many of you know Mary, my life and sailing mate of 37. Our daughter, Christine, races on Mondays with Mary and Christine’s SO is David, a great guy even if he prefers power boats. We also have a son, Mark, who is married to a wonderful lady, Jessica. They live with their 2 children in Maryland. Our grand children have joined us for the last 2 BYC Cruise Weeks.
MEMBERSHIP: We joined BYC as Family Members in 2001 and regret not joining sooner.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: It was during our university days that Mary and I were introduced to sailing. Our first boat was a Laser, “Hydrophilly,” which we sailed for 22 years in “cottage country” north of Toronto and in Saskatoon, where we were founding members of the Blackstrap Sailing Club (1981). Our love of sailing was renewed when we purchased our Tanzer 7.5 in 2001, and three years ago, as a cure for "five-foot-itis" we upgraded to our current boat, a Catalina 30, “Emotional Rescue.” We have cruised up and down the river and I have occasionally raced at BYC since 2001.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: Mary and I volunteer as much as our time allows as we believe it makes for a better club, we meet other members, it's rewarding and it's fun. We have both been involved with the National Capital Regatta over the last 10 years and we try to get to every work party we can. If the membership
6 Full & By November 2016 approves, this will be my fourth term as the Director, House and Grounds. I have found this position to be very rewarding and have enjoyed taking on tasks and pestering people to get jobs done!
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: I am involved in a number of activities outside of sailing including curling in the winter and softball in the summer. I also enjoy woodworking although my production time is often epic. I am an active member in the Canadian Radiation Protection Association and the Health Physics Society.
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: Over my three-year tenure as Director, House and Grounds, I have found that a major part of the job is identifying items that need repair or new items. In this respect, I believe that many hands make light of heavy work, that many eyes see more than just one pair and that many minds produce more ideas and solutions than mine alone ever could. In light of this, I look forward to the continuing involvement of a House and Grounds Committee to aid me in the maintenance and improvement of our clubhouse and grounds.
OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: I will continue to actively seek out the ways and means to improve our Club to the benefit of all members. To do this, I will talk and listen to the members, bring their comments and issues to the Board and work with the Board to address these issues in the best interest of BYC. I will also actively participate in addressing Club issues brought to the Board as well as working with the Projects Manager, Harbourmaster, Planning Committee and the General Manager to achieve our long term plans and goals.
KRISTA KIIFFNER Nominated for Director (Membership)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: I am married, and proud mother of a nine-year-old son, Parker, who shares my enthusiasm for sailing. I am a registered School and Child Clinical Psychologist by profession. I work for a rural school board and I have private practice in the Ottawa area.
MEMBERSHIP: When our son was old enough, I was eager to join a club that offered not only sailing instruction, but provided a sense of community for my family. Introducing others to the joy I have experienced through the sport of sailing and the many friendships membership in BYC has fostered thus far, is among one of my passions. My husband, Frank, and I have been full family members of the Club since 2013. My son has been on the Junior Club Optimist High Performance Race Team for the past three years.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: I own and race a Niagara 26 (Rainbow) in the Women’s Series. When I have the opportunity, I crew on other boats owned by club members in the PHRF Series. I also raced in the Women’s Keelboat Championship this past fall (Malicious Mallard) hosted by BYC. I am a member of the Junior Club Parent Committee, and I was recently awarded the Founder’s Trophy for the second year for my volunteer work and dedication to the Junior Club. My husband and I always participate in and enjoy the social events at the Club.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: Frank and I have volunteered our time with various Junior Club committees, activities, National Capital Regattas, fundraising events, and initiatives to promote the Club’s profile.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: I volunteer my time and expertise in the community offering mental health workshops, training, and psychological services to educators, parents, mental health professionals, children and youth. I also enjoy cruising in the Caribbean with friends I met through BYC.
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OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: My interest in becoming a Board member is to take on a more formal role in making a difference in the Club and continuing its growth. I have a keen interest in increasing our junior members’ club involvement and participation, as well as promoting relationships between our junior and senior members. I look forward to collaborating with all the other Board members and representing the membership of the club.
AL MALO Nominated for Director (Information Technology)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: I was born and raised in Northern Ontario and graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA. I learned to sail when I was in university and my first boat was an Aykroyd dinghy which I sailed around Toronto Harbour for several years. I worked in Toronto as an auditor until I moved to Ottawa in 1979 to pursue a career in Information Technology. I spent the rest of my career developing computer systems in roles from programmer to senior management. I have also worked as an IT consultant overseas for a couple of international agencies and have continued consulting work here in Ottawa after my retirement.
MEMBERSHIP: When I moved to Ottawa, I joined Sail RA. It was there, through members who also belonged to BYC and when attending a National Capital Regatta, that I was introduced to the Club. I joined BYC in 1982 and for a time was a member of both BYC and NSC. I have been a member of BYC ever since.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: I was introduced to the Club through dinghy racing. In 1983 I bought Skidbladnir Kirby 25 #159 from a BYC member who had 2 footitis, and I started racing keelboats. I still race on Skidbladnir but now also race on a C&C 27, Firefly. I also have a cruising boat that is patiently waiting for me to retire again. From spring through fall, I’m at the Club every day enjoying the racing and social activities the Club has to offer. I am also a member of Gerry Gunn’s Breakfast Club team.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT In the past I have been a member of the Sailing Committee and often volunteer as host of and member of the National Capital Regatta and other race committees, and was part of the Race Committee for the Shark Worlds 2015 and the 2016 Sail Canada Women’s Keelboat Championships. Over the years, I have participated in the IT Committee and provided IT support. For the 125th Anniversary, Joan Yuile and I co-edited the Anniversary book which provided me with a deeper appreciation for work past members have done to make this a great club.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: When I’m not sailing, I enjoy hiking, biking and skiing.
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: As IT Director, I plan to work with the IT Committee and staff to review all aspects of IT at the Club and to undertake projects to better serve the mission of the Club, provide services to members and assist other members of the Board.
OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: To ensure the effective use of information technology to support the business operations of the Club, to better market the Club to the public and the boating communities and to serve the needs of members.
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JASON HESS Nominated for Director (Marketing & Public Relations)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: My fiancé Glenna and our daughter Holly and I reside in Ottawa in Sinclair Gardens. I have a diverse 20-year background in claims investigation at the frontline/field, management and sales levels in both private and public sectors.
MEMBERSHIP: We are new members to Britannia Yacht Club from April of 2016. Our family has enjoyed the social aspect of the Club with long-standing and new members alike and has been very active in Club events since becoming members.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: Since joining the BYC, our family has become involved with the community of BYC. From volunteering at the National Capital Regatta (Mark set), assisting with barbeques at the Junior Club, to crewing in race events (Gunsmoke) I have thoroughly enjoyed all aspects the Club offers to my family!
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: As a new member I have yet to be involved with the organization of events with the committees, however the opportunity to work with the Board and members to continue with the success and development of the Club.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: I enjoy a diversity of activities and interests, amongst some include woodworking, paddling, sailing and music. I have become involved with community associations by volunteering in past serving as the President (2006-2008) & director (2004-2006) of the Ottawa Valley Adjusters Association (OVAA/OIAA) and on the board of directors for the Centrepointe Daycare Center (2009-2010). In addition, I organized an annual (2003-2006) fundraising event - Kayaking for Kids - paddling from Kingston to Ottawa for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: I intend to develop the Marketing and Public Relations Committee at the Club to continue the history of strong programs and to assist in developing the future what the Club offers to the community of which we are all proud to be a part.
OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: To represent ALL areas of boating and promotion of the BYC - power or sail, cruising or racing; to ensure the general welfare of the Club and the Members, and to collaborate with other Board Members to this end. As Marketing and PR Director, the promotion of the BYC experience and building on the established foundation to encourage and offer incentives to new members and families to join and fully participate in the BYC community and events that offer an experience that is hard to find.
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MARION XHIGNESS Nomination for Director (Tennis)
PERSONAL INTRODUCTION: I was born and bred a ‘west-end girl’ in Whitehaven, and remember coming to Britannia Beach by bicycle. I moved back to that ‘hood’ with my husband Andy Hofstaetter and our son Anton after several experiences in both Canada and abroad because the west end is close to family and a great place to live. I work as a teacher for the OCDSB in Adult Education of English as a Second Language, currently at Bayshore Public School. My work with newcomers to Canada helps keep me grounded as a Canadian and yet gives me perspective far beyond our shores. It also helps me realize how lucky I am and what a passion I have for Canada and the people who live here.
MEMBERSHIP: I am a relatively new member to BYC having just completed my third year of membership. Growing up, I had heard stories about the Club as my family has shared a cottage lake since 1971. We now own a C&C29 (Talon D’Or). As a relatively new member, I still remember the feeling of being unknown and what a positive difference the efforts of those who went out of their way to welcome us had. I would like to use this insight to better ‘connect’ with new members and outsiders to both build and deepen our membership here at BYC.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: We enjoy our club as much as we can while still having to work. To be honest, I joined to start a new hobby with my family and to honour my husband’s passion for sailing. Along the way, I have made many new friends, participated in Cruise Week every year, taken an Advantage Boating course, come out for social events as well as participated in things like Tucker-Rodger Regatta. This year I added women’s race nights to my activities here (on Kokopeli). I’ve also quite enjoyed tennis lessons for beginners and this year survived my first tennis tournament!
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: In the past 3 years, I have attended AGMs, smaller meetings as well as basically observed the runnings of the Club as a newish member. I feel like I have gained enough knowledge of club operations and the interests of members to start giving back, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve on the Board.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: I love winter as well as summer because I like to play hockey. I run a small pick-up league and help with my son’s hockey team which Andy coaches. I love skiing, skating, all water sports, and singing. I am a recorded artist with an a cappella group I sang with for more than 20 years called ‘Quintessence’, and more recently have become the vocalist for a 5-piece band. I also volunteer with the Ottawa Suzuki Strings School of Music coordinating concerts in the community for young musicians. I have served on Parent Council at Charlotte- Lemieux Public School. As well, I have served as President of the Bargaining Unit for my teaching group within OSSTF. In my spare time, I like to build things and enjoy wine and travel.
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: I will work with a Tennis Committee to engage more of our current membership in our programs on the courts. I am motivated to help our various Club programs work together more seamlessly to improve of the BYC experience and encourage the growth of membership. I will work to build relations among members so we view ourselves as both tennis players and sailors here at BYC.
OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: I see my role as a messenger and advocate to represent my fellow Tennis members at Board meetings and to encourage all members to work together for the benefit of all. I hope to foster the love of sport and the involvement of new and junior members as they could be part of the future here at BYC. 10 Full & By November 2016
LISA SHISHIS Nominated for Director (Youth)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: I have been living in Ottawa for 7 years, with my 3 children and husband Gregory Pilsworth. I learned to sail in Albacores at the Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club in Toronto and prior to moving to Ottawa our family also had a membership with the Toronto Sailing and Canoeing Club. Currently, I am the Manager of Residential and Community Care for Hospice Care Ottawa and over the course of my 18 years in nursing I have held a variety of management roles.
MEMBERSHIP: Our family has had a membership at Britannia for 7 years and the Pilsworths have been affiliated with the Club for over 45 years. Our focus has primarily been on the Junior Club since moving to Ottawa.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: My activities have focused on Jr. Club. My son was a counselor in training. Our daughters Maia and Zoe are on the Opti Race Team. I also participate in the Women’s racing on Monday night.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: I held the Director position for Youth on the BYC Board of Directors for 2015 and 2016. I am also a member of the Sailing Committee and Co-Chaired the National Capital Regatta for 2016.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: This year I was appointed to the Board of Directors of CODA – the Canadian Optimist Dingy Association - as their registrar. In the summer I am with the Opti team as they travel to different regattas and during the winter I ski with the family at Vorlage. I also enjoy embroidery and knitting. Professionally, I’m an active member of Ottawa’s hospice community
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: My objective is to continue to build on the excellent work accomplished over the past two years. My focus is to build and grow the program into an Award Winning Sailing Program. I will commit to building an active Jr. Club Youth Committee. My intention is to involve both parents and youth members
OBJECTIVES AS BOARD MEMBER: My objective as a board member is to support the Jr. Club Learn to Sail program and junior racing programs. I also wish to encourage a mutually beneficial relationship between junior and senior members and foster the ongoing love of sailing with junior members as they will become the future of Britannia Yacht Club.
BETH SHEPHERD Nominated for Director (Social)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: I am an artist, farm animal advocate, business owner and community volunteer. With my husband Garry Logue, we operate Pillowpacker Pillows, Canadian-made inflatable travel pillows. We have lived in Britannia Village for 27 years. As a “villager” I think of BYC as an integral part of my eclectic neighbourhood.
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MEMBERSHIP: I have been a member of BYC since 1998.
CLUB ACTIVITIES: I have been an intermittent tennis player and an occasional sailor over the years but I have always enjoyed the club most in the off-season, with its varied social events.
PAST BYC INVOLVEMENT: For the last two years I have served as Social Director. I first became involved with the social committee around 2005 and was Social Director from 2007- 2009. After leading the Blue Water Strategy project, I briefly took on the role of Membership Director but resigned to run the New Member orientation Program from 2010 through 2013.
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ASSOCIATIONS: I spend my summers divided between enjoying life on the Ottawa River, camping in Mt Tremblant and travel. The rest of the year I work at my business, make art and study at Carleton University. I am active in a number of artist associations.
CLUB COMMITTEE COMMITMENT: I am committed to establishing a Social Committee that represents the diversity in BYC’s membership. In addition to the committee itself, I support all social event leads in their efforts to bring events and activities to fellow members.
OBJECTIVES AS a BOARD MEMBER: As Social Director I will oversee and report on the social program and budget, represent the views of social members and continue to work collaboratively with the Commodore and other board members to address club priorities.
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place on December 14, and I hope to Treasurer’s Report From the see everyone out.
Bridge By the time you read this, a Special General Meeting will have From – Jean Favreau already taken place on October 30th. Honorary Treasurer from – John Morrow, Thank you to all the members' Commodore who have let their names stand for nomination to the Board for the next year and to those leaving for their hard work in making the club a better place. The Board continues to look for ovember and my last issue of ways to maximize revenues and N create efficiencies with an aim to the Full & By as I am leaving the BOD reducing overall costs. Service this year… at least for a while! improvements continue to take place Our Club is doing very well with As another sailing and we welcome members' input the harbour almost full, the season comes to a close, I which is invaluable in helping to participation from the members at would like to express my shape the vision for the upcoming events keeps increasing, every day gratitude and appreciation year for BYC. member use is up, and the outside to the staff who have events calendar practically full. For provided us with excellent the Honorary Treasurer this is all service throughout the good news, but the work of keeping season. I would also like to the finances healthy is never done. thank the Directors on the As you know, the official Annual Board who have worked Report will be presented at the AGM hard to ensure their in December, but it is no secret that portfolios were looked after this year was a good year financially and met the needs of once again. Operationally, we are members. The Annual expecting to make budget and finish General Meeting will take the year pretty close to our goal of no profit and no loss.
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On the restricted funds to belong to such a great club and Last but not least, is the staff of side, we were in a position we do need to remember that it is BYC who are ever helpful and to continue to improve the dedicated volunteers and staff that accommodating. Our Manager, Paul Club’s infrastructure with make it exceptional. Moore, made sure we had garden soil investments both in assets With that, I would like to show my and mulch on hand and helped in maintenance and capital appreciation to all the volunteers that organizing work parties. Paul has also expenditures. The harbour worked through the season on the been great to work with in getting received 60% of the money House and Grounds. Please forgive major jobs done around the Club, like spent. We also segregated me if I missed someone! the chimney repair and the electrical the restricted funds in a GIC Our gardens again were beautiful upgrades. He also took the lead for this year and we have a and despite the dry hot spells the much needed kitchen upgrade. plan in place to ensure the maintained in spectacular shape We did get a lot done this year, but funds available are thanks to the garden crew of Wendy there are still lots on the list and we sufficient to meet our Faas, Janet Ferguson, Jill do what we can with what we have. current and future liabilities. McCloskey, Sandra Nash Braden, We are still looking at a way to I take this opportunity to Michelle Cormier, Brenda and deaden some of the noise in the Main wish everyone a safe and Dennis Foy, Cathy Murphy, George Lounge and to build some shade enjoyable Holiday Season, Clayburn and Tracy Hunt. Also, structures around the harbour. But, and I look forward to seeing thanks to BC, our custodian, for there is only so much money available you on the water next developing and maintaining the and the work has to be prioritized. spring. I will have more time garden on the south wall and for Hopefully though, by the time you to sail! watering the potted plants during the read this, the funding for the week. Thanks too to all of you who renovations to the East Wall will have came out for the Spring Work Party, been approved by the membership where the gardens were cleaned up, and work will be starting early in the House & Grounds new chairs assembled and wooden new year. Report furniture painted. This has been my third year as the
Thankfully many H&G Committee House and Grounds Director and it from – Kevin Bundy members helped staining the 6 new looks like I’ll be it for next year too. I (Director) picnic tables but there was a do want to thank all of you for all your concerted and dedicated effort by support, help and suggestions over Don Ferguson to paint any and all the past few years. I’ve certainly the outside wooden furniture that enjoyed it and am looking forward to needed a fresh coat of paint and 2017! similarly, Peter Sneyd for painting Best wishes for the Season and have the deep blue retaining walls and a happy, safe New Year. As the season curbs around the clubhouse. This is the only year that I can remember draws to an end, our boats where all the outside wooden have been put to bed and furniture and walls have been Marketing the harbour and grounds painted at the same time. readied for the winter. It has You have probably all noticed the by – David Smythe been another great shine on the copper hood over the (Director) summer, but again, we fireplace and how the brass canons never got out on the water glisten in the light. We need to thank as much as we wanted to. yet again, Pat Scrim and Janet Still, we have memories of Bayley for doing this at least twice a that perfect sail on one tack year. They also go around the all the way from Blueberry clubhouse touching up paint and to Baskin’s, or sitting on the woodwork and Pat researched the ou may recall that Algonquin water off of Pinhey’s Point order for the new bistro tables and Y one early morning, sipping chairs in the upstairs lounge. College Marketing students con- coffee and watching the The one big volunteer project this ducted a marketing study for the Club river wake up. Back at the year that I was directly involved with in the fall of 2015 and provided the Club, seeing yet again, a was the refit of the flag staff by the results to the Board early 2016. The magnificent sunset and if it marquee. I never could have done it study included many components was a Friday, listening to without the help of Bill Wolff, who ranging from a club survey, market music under the marquee. took the lead and did the lion share analysis to proposed marketing We are indeed all fortunate of the work. strategies. I am sure some of you 13 Full & By November 2016 would be interested in appreciate you taking a few minutes Information Technology seeing the survey results to provide feedback on the program. which you may do so at by – Al Malo (Director) On the last page of this edition there https://algonquincollege.flui is a survey on which you can rate the dsurveys.com/share/8a9107 bands and provide other feedback. 3ddcff5338c79e/ Your input will be factored into the A quick overview of what selection of next year’s line-up. initiatives were adopted for On September 30, 150 members th 2017 include: and friends enjoyed our 10 * Re-optimization of the The boats are now out of the Oktoberfest. Thanks to Dave Wilson website water, covered up and ready for their for making this event an even bigger * Ongoing key word pay per hibernation. It’s now time for the IT success than ever! Also, thanks go to click campaign Committee to get back to work and our performers and especially Bruce * Enhanced link strategy undertake the projects that will get Craig who organized and MC’d our * Ramped up the social us ready for the next sailing and first Open Mic event October 14. media tennis season. Since writing we no doubt will have * Improved pictures and The IT projects to be undertaken also had a hauntingly good time at our video posted on the site include – maintenance of the website Hallowe’en Party, Friday, October 28. which were also used as to upgrade the content management Even though sailing and tennis part of the social media system, improve usability and have wound down, the social vibe strategy provide a better browsing experience remains strong at the club. We hope * Spring and early summer on mobile devices – upgrading our to see you out for Wednesday Night advertising campaigns in cloud server infrastructure to ensure Movies starting November 2. Then we residential news-papers, better reliability - upgrade our have the Christmas events coming up Kitchissippi, Barrhaven, internet connections to ensure in December: Manotick, Kanata, continuity of access to our cloud Christmas Buffet - Fri Dec 16 Stittsville and Richmond. services – office systems and Wassail/ Children’s Party - * We also repeated many of records management will be Sun Dec 18 the 2015 Marketing reviewed and changes made as Christmas Cheer - Wed Dec 21 Strategies that we felt necessary to ensure business Please book early for BYC’s New were successful continuity – enhancement of member Year’s Eve Party December 31. We Overall the 2016 services provided though our will be kicking off 2017, a year of website to facilitate member to celebration of Canada’s sesqui- Marketing efforts have been th successful. Our web site member communication using centennial and BYC’s 130 and on line marketing is services such as a crew bank or a anniversary. Watch for posters and now operating at the same tennis player list. announcements for more information. level as any successful As always, your feedback and I look forward to seeing you at the business or organization. suggestions are important to helping fall and winter events and wish you all The next steps really should the IT Committee serve you better. a very happy and safe holiday be focused on how to be If you have experience or interest in season. creative with our on-line the project areas listed above and presence so that it’s not just would like to volunteer to work as the fact that we can find on part of the IT Committee, please the internet but we stand contact me at [email protected] out as a leader in club facilities, activities, services Social Report and of course sailing. I am confident that in the year by – Beth Shepherd (Director) ahead this can be accomplished. On a personal note I would like to thank Paul Moore and his committed team for their interest and dedication to the many fter a long hot summer, Friday initiatives that they A embraced throughout the Night Entertainment drew to a close year. at the end of September. We would
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Farewell…for now!
If you were around the Club in the early morning of September 9th, you would have seen Black Jack leaving the harbour, via a 550 tonne crane and a specialized flatbed truck, for her portage across downtown Ottawa to then splash down in the lower Ottawa River at Jacques Cartier Park. With a number of staff, crew and volunteers lending a hand, the 110-year old, 87’ Black Jack completed the first leg towards an important 2017 voyage. Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta will be held in Quebec City from July 18-23, 2017 and sister ships Fair Jeanne and Black Jack are travelling in company to meet more than 40 Tall Ships from around the world as part of this maritime celebration of Canada’s 150th. Bytown Brigantine had always planned for Fair Jeanne to make the journey with trainees aboard but when the invitation was extended to Black Jack…preparations started to be made. Planning for the big move was expedited when a ship scheduled to attend the Brockville Tall Ships Festival on September 17 & 18 cancelled their appearance and Black Jack offered to take her place. Whew, what a whirlwind! With Captain Simon Fuller at the helm, a small crew of staff and volunteers moved the ship down the lower Ottawa via Montebello, had an exciting adventure at Carillon lock and navigated the St Lawrence River to Brockville. The festival was attended by over 11,000 people and it seemed like we talked to all of them. Thanks to any of you who stopped by to say hello. Early next summer, Black Jack and Fair Jeanne will head to Toronto and Hamilton for Canada Day before turning around and making for Quebec City.From there, Black Jack will return westward while Fair Jeanne participates in the out ports program, sailing to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick before heading home. Youth 12-18 years of age wanting to challenge themselves, meet new friends and represent young Canadians to the world should contact Bytown Brigantine about joining the crew on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. You can see photos of Black Jack Portage 2016 on the Bytown Brigantine Facebook page. Contact the office at 613-596-6258 or [email protected] for more information or to pre-register for 2017. No experience required to reach new heights on a Tall Ships Adventure with Bytown Brigantine. The Thomas G Fuller bursary fund strives to ensure that no child is left ashore for lack of funds.
“Delta Bruce” Craig and all our performers at BYC’s Open Mic
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DAVID BRUCE BROWN 1933 – 2016
David was born in Montreal. His career spanned over 40 years in the printing industry, ending up with Atkins Printing Limited that he owned and ran for 13 years. A natural athlete, he excelled at any sport he tried, avid golfer, skier – both cross country and alpine – and passed his love of skiing on to his children and grandchildren. His passion for sailing was something else he passed on to his family. A great dinghy sailor he competed in International 14 World Championships. He also loved sailing in his Cal 29 Maple Leaf. David served on our Board of Directors as Membership Director, Youth Director, and served as Commodore in 1983 and 1984. He also served as President of the Ottawa Club of Printinghouse Craftsmen. Dee was a Night Rider and on the Ski Patrol at Camp Fortune. He was a Cub leader, a football coach and a hockey coach. David and Beverley Kirby were married in 1961 and he was the proud father and father-in-law of Pattee and Jeff, David and Kyla, and Karen and Phil. The lights of his life were his six grandchildren, Dawson, Ben, Rowan, James, Alex and Grace. An athlete, a businessman, a community volunteer and a friend to many. He was kind, he was funny. He was loved, he was respected. He was a gentleman, and he will be missed. “You go along and there you are.”
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Les Proctor grew up in Watford, UK, and when he was 19, fulfilled his ambition to join the Royal Navy in June 1941. Trained as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class, he was posted to HMS Hecla, a destroyer depot ship. It was mined off Capetown on May 15, 1942, and spent months being repaired in dry dock. When it took part in the Allied landings in North Africa, on November 11, 1942 it was sunk by the German submarine U-515 off Casablanca. Sick with salt water and fuel oil, Les managed to remain afloat in heavy swells that night, trying to stay in touch with other survivors. He swam until dawn and then clung to the ropes of a Carley raft with other men, some of whom died from the cold, fatigue or despair. Because of the threat of submarines, the rescue ships that came by could not stop to pick them up but Les grabbed onto a net from one and was hauled up by its crew. He returned to England where he met and courted his future wife Catherine Macfarlane. In January 1943, Les was drafted to the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable at Liverpool. It joined the British Pacific Fleet and he served on it until the dropping of the atomic bombs ended the war against Japan. Les moved to Canada with his family in 1955 and got a job as an electrical engineer. He was very active in the BYC Tennis Club, both as Director and a player, winning the Doubles Championship with Bill Davis in 1992. Les is fondly remembered for attending the annual Wimbledon Sunday and helping out at the Tennis Breakfasts. He died on Friday, September 9. “He has not been around much the last couple of years,” said Sandy Nash Braden “but I thought of him often, as I am sure a lot of others did as well. He will be missed.” 16 Full & By November 2016
This Remembrance Day will be the 74th anniversary of the torpedoing of HMS Hecla when 273 of Les's shipmates were killed. As always, it will be an opportunity to recall the duty and sacrifices made by the men and women of his generation during World War II.
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19 Between the Sheets NEWS FOR BOATERS - RACERS AND CRUISERS November 2016
“Never catch snowflakes with your tongue until all the birds have gone south for the winter.” – Curmudgeon’s Observation
DON’T FORGET The 100-mile (the 2016 event took 24 – 30 hours), AWARDS NIGHT……………………..……....Sat. Nov. 12 Quyon and Mohr Island (two happenings that race up REMEMBRANCE DAY REGATTA (FUN)...Sun. Nov..13 river, stay overnight and race back) require full weekend CHISTMAS BUFFET………………..………..Fri. Dec. 16 commitments. The Spring and Fall 50-mile races are full- WASSAIL…………………………………..…Sun. Dec. 18 day challenges (the most recent 50 took 9 to 11 hours) CHRISTMAS CHEER……………………….Wed. Dec. 21 and the Single-Handed Keelboat Race is not for NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY………………....Sat. Dec. 31 everyone. These prestige races surely need to be INTERCLUB AWARDS NIGHT…………..Thurs. Jan. 12 organized and supported regardless of possibly modest participation. Races beyond the Lake, such as Pinhey’s, take several Fall Colours and Summer Sun hours but reliably leave the evening free for other together with wind activities. Most accessible are half-day races, such as Queen’s Park (to just beyond Aylmer Island), and those by - Malcolm McHattie – Up-River Race Rep. in the lake around the permanent marks (the circle A to H is complete after several buoys were replaced this
season). Day races are run variously on Saturday or
Sunday. Is one or other more usually convenient for
potential participants?
Although many members may be away from the Club,
holidays are good for one-off events that do not involve an ongoing commitment among regular crew members. Our 2016 weekend and upriver racing season Such events (e.g. Jefferson Pursuit) do not count for the finished with three long-distance races (100, 50 and the Interclub Lac Deschenes (ILD) challenge (consisting of NSC 20 mile) in great late summer conditions followed certain races throughout the season) or for trophies that by two fun races during a classical, colourful trace participation. They may be sailed with family or Thanksgiving. The November 11 Frostbite Race remains visiting crew rather than the “professional” crew that race for the really intrepid. Now is, however, the time to think the series. about and plan upriver events that sailors would like to Use of the Club and the popularity of specific events look forward to in 2017. change over the years. Some trophies address Despite rumours to the contrary there are six full situations that no longer exist, such as previously months good for sailing on Lake Deschenes. Winter popular fleets. An appropriately renewed schedule and activities tend to impose into April and November but adjusted awards could help to foster and build on most boats are well ready for Victoria Day (three weeks traditional BYC adventure and enthusiasm. after evening racing begins) and remain on call until Share your ideas, desires and observations with Sal, Thanksgiving. That gives us 21 weekends, four of them the Fleet Captain, and members of the Sailing with an extra day. And there are up to two holiday days Committee, who will be developing the 2017 schedule (including St. Jean Baptiste) - and attached to weekends during the dark months. The BYC Presentation Dinner four years out of seven. on Saturday November 12 is a great opportunity for This is an enticing number of openings to plan events discussion. for our favourite pastime, exploring the river and Please enjoy the warmth of southern climes, or practicing our sailing skills with like-minded colleagues. It participate fully in the thrills of the Ottawa/Gatineau is, however, remarkably difficult to fit-in all BYC’s Winter, but keep in touch and think about the wonderful traditional events as well as accommodating special opportunities we have with our Club and our River, for a events, such as running national championships that good half-year. require BYC racers’ focussed attention. A sailing schedule that responds to sailors’ interests, availability and evolving aspirations requires regular accessible events as well as a calendar containing demanding challenges. 2 Between the Sheets
Mathematically this is fairly normal; we will see how it CLASS 8 & JAM NEWS works out for sailboat racing over the coming years. By Brian Williamson – Class & JAM Rep. The last protest of the season, I think, involved a boat The 2016 racing season is over now (even the tacking within the 3 boat circle as a starboard tacker had Frostbite series) and to reflect it was a successful year. eased off for the mark. The conclusion reached was that In Class 8 (PHRF Div 3) two BYC boats raced this the boat that tacked was within their rights. season (Skylark and Carpe Diem), an increase over Next year we have an updated RRS (2017-2021), 2015. Special congratulations to Skylark, who placed 3rd which is available now on the ISAF website. There is a in the Fall series, earning them a series Interclub study version which outlines the changes. For keelboats championship placing. not much is different, but rights at a windward mark are The JAM fleets had a larger BYC representation – six clarified, re-enforcing the conclusion reached above. A boats racing, four bigger boats in A Fleet - Wind Warrior, wee bit of studying of the changes is in order for the La Leone II, Waskana, and Solitaire - and two in B Fleet winter. If you are writing a NOR or SI, then you should - Carpe Diem and Muskad. Special congratulations to examine them closely. Wind Warrior, who placed 2nd in both the Spring and Summer Series, and was just edged out of the top three to end up 4th in the Fall series. I’ll let the official scorers THANK YOU do the calculations, but 2nd/2nd/4th over three series September 28, 2016 should be good for some honour in the overall Interclub season. Dear Commodore Morrow, In the late season Frostbite series, BYC had two I was recently competing at the Canadian Women’s boats racing in JAM - Iluka and Escape. Congratulations Keelboat Championships. I wanted to write a letter to to Escape for placing 2nd overall. express thanks to the many volunteers who made the Some chance conversations I had over the summer Regatta such a success. The Foy family, in particular, identified four potential racers for the 2017 season and, was a tremendous help. added to the two frostbite racers, this could represent a One evening they helped us take down the mast, healthy increase in the BYC racing fleet next summer. fuss with the rigging and stayed supporting us until dark! No names yet, but I remember who you are – you can Then sure enough there they were the next morning run, you can try to hide (and of course you can always chipper as ever. decline if you just prefer not to race) – but I and the In all the competitions I have been involved in Sailing Committee will be in touch next spring to extend (Nationals, CORK, etc.) I have never met more help to get you registered and entice you out on the knowledgeable people. courses next season. In addition, any other boat owners Thank you again. who are thinking of racing next year but need help Sincerely, getting going are welcome to contact me or any member Dr. Catherine Haywood of the Sailing Committee for assistance. I guess all that’s left now is to plan your dream racing down south over the winter. See you on the start line next spring! REMEMRANCE DAY REGATTA
from - Kirk Robertson – Handicapper & Jury Chair
PHRF & Protests The season is now over; time to get the PHRF race results summaries in. By January we should have the analysis available, so that individuals can see how they SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 are doing against other boats across the LO world. START TIME - NOONISH PHRF-LO is now only analyzing results in the 2st and 3th quartile. For the non-statisticians, this means the bottom 25% and the top 25% results will no longer affect ratings. Between the Sheets 3
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Britannia Yacht Club Activities Calendar November 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday STARTING NOV. 1 O ffice H ours: M on. - Fri. 10:00 a.m . - 5:00 p.m . Food services: Meals available until 9:00pm Mon.-Fri. Bar & KITCHEN Hours: Wed. & Fri. - 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. 7:00pm Sat. & Sun. Sat. & Sun. - 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m .
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2016 Movie Night 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 REMEMBRANCE DAY REGATTA AN ACT OF REMEMBRANCE B:C 11:00 A.M. SHARP First Quarter Private Wedding PRESENTATION DINNER 14 Movie Night 18 19 20 15 16 17 B REAK FAST CLUB STARTS Gerry Gunn’s Team
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MAY 6 BEV DUNN EASY LISTENING MAY 13 SONIC BLUE JAZZ MAY 20 ACOUSTIC SHOOTERS ROCK MAY 27 DRIVE IN RADIO R&B/SOUL JUN 3 THE BROTHERS BRADY FOLK/COUNTRY JUN 10 THE DEAD PROPHETS ROCK JUN 17 OSCAR FOX (COMMODORE’S BBQ) ROCK JUN 24 ROXY SWAN R&B/SOUL THE GNARLEYS (CANADA DAY JUL 1 ROCK SPECIAL EVENT) JUL 8 THE DEAD PROFITS ROCK JUL 15 KIRK ARMSTRONG BLUES/ROCK EDDIE ALLEYNE (CARIBBEAN JUL 22 CARIBBEAN RESORT NIGHT) JUL 29 SONIC BLUE ROCK/DANCE AUG 5 ACOUSTIC SHOOTERS ROCK/POP AUG 12 BEV DUNN JAZZ AUG 19 DIVIDED HIGHWAY ROCK/POP AUG 26 KIRK ARMSTRONG ROCK SEPT 2 UGLY MACK AND SKULLY ROCK SEPT 9 DRIVE IN RADIO ROCK THE WILD VINES (WOMEN’S SHARK COUNTRY SEPT 16 REGATTA) INFUSED ROCK SEPT 23 THE BROTHERS BRADY FOLK/COUNTRY OTTAWA RUBE BAND SEPT 30 GERMAN (OKTOBERFEST)
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