VOLUME VII /ISSUE 6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 On the An Ice Boater’s Resurrection! ...... 4 Cover... Chautauqua Lake ice boating conditions were Big Plane ...... 6 perfect. A beautiful day of sailing until a real tragedy was nearly played out, but friends Aboard Concordia ...... 8 took control and saved the day and a friend’s life! Strange Case of the M&B No.2 ...... 10 Officers Docking, Etc...... 12 Commodore Dave Amatangelo ..... 452-0010 [email protected] V/C Tom Trost ...... 490-3363 2009 Snipe Nationals Recap ...... 14 [email protected] R/C Gerry Urbaniak ...... 454-4456 [email protected] Man Ahead of His Time ...... 20 F/C Dave Heitzenrater *...... 449-5126 [email protected] EYC Foundation Update ...... 16 Directors Emily Post Goes Yachting ...... 28 P/C Dave Arthurs ...... 455-3935 [email protected] Greg Gorny ...... 323-1743 EYC Election Who’s Who ...... 31 [email protected] Matthew Niemic ...... 835-8967 CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS [email protected] Dave Sanner ...... 454-6374 [email protected] Conrad Stachelek ...... 459-6991 [email protected] Douglas Boldt ...... 870-9079 [email protected] From the Bridge John Orlando ...... 454-7755 [email protected] Commodore Dave Amatangelo Contributors to this Issue P/C John Ashby *...... 455-2757 Many thoughts are running through my head as I believe all the positive changes that have been [email protected] write my last “From the Bridge” article. Probably made over the last number of years have begun the most compelling thought is how lucky I have to pay dividends for our club. And there are more Jan Stachelek *...... 459-6991 been these past four years. The gentlemen that good things coming down the road, one of them [email protected] have served with me on the Bridge and Board are being the Ravine Drive road itself. Judy Emling * ...... 833-3293 all men I consider my friends, how could you not I would like to thank you for letting me serve [email protected] enjoy working with your friends? I’m not saying as your Commodore this past year. I wish Tom Aimee Nicolia *...... 455-0833 everything we did was easy, but it was enjoyable. Trost, Gerry Urbaniak, David Heitzenrater, our fu- [email protected] When I think back to last November when the ture Fleet Captain and the members of the Board Toni Sample * ...... 864/227-8833 Stock Market went into the tank, there were some my best wishes and a heartfelt appreciation of the [email protected] very serious concerns regarding what this year time and effort they will be putting forth for our Dennis Markley *...... 835-1101 would bring. Fortunately, with a great deal of help benefit. den.mark2@verizon from our staff, we weathered the storm pretty darn Just think, soon I will become one of those well, even when Mother Nature didn’t cooperate absolutely BRILLIANT guys, a P/C. Brad Enterline Elizabeth Dougan and gave us a relatively cool and wet summer. I Russ Thompson Peg Way Pat Dean Bob Becker Directory Caleb “Cal” Pifer Toni Sample Club House ...... 453-4931 Club House Fax ...... 453-6182 Dr. David Frew Bob Way, Jr. Fuel Dock/Guard House..... 456-9914 Canoe House ...... 453-6368 Hollis & Gavin O’Hare EYC Web: www.erieyachtclub.org E-mail: [email protected] F/C Dave Heitzenrater P/C Bob & Mary Morrison, PDYC EYC Catering: Elizabeth Dougan 453-4931 or [email protected] Mailing address: P.O. Box 648 • Erie, PA 16512 Created, Designed and Published by J.G. Ashby Advertising, Inc., Erie, PA. * LOG Committee

3 I t was a beautiful day. March 1, 2009, de- of the bridge abutments rather than directly surface but to my horror I was directly be- the ice red in color. Russ Thompson was ing. At first he was not entirely sure if he was Russ’s own doctors told him that what truly scribed by one of the locals at Chautauqua under the bridge, which is exactly where his neath the ice. I had no place to go so I looked wearing a red jacket that day. John ran over to alive or this was heaven. He now half jokingly saved him was the fast action and quick- Lake as the best conditions for ice boating iceboat broke through the ice. Jennifer was up and decided to try to punch through the investigate and he could clearly see that Russ says he wanted to see another person to verify thinking of those around him that fateful day. they had seen in the last twenty years. The riding in Russ’ iceboat, which is a two-man ice. I kicked hard with all the strength I had was motionless, face down, and arms out. He he still was here! The reason that this story is able to be so sun was shining, it was 12 degrees, and the ice iceboat known as a “Nite”. Both Russ and and punched the ice. I thought I could break began to jump and kick the ice as hard as he By now, people had begun to return to the vividly re-told with Russ’s accounts included thickness on much of Chautauqua Lake was Jennifer were thrown into the ice-cold waters. it. I could not and what happened next only could, knowing full well that he, too, could fall scene and while John and Jen were feeling is due to the fact that those friends with him up to 14 inches. A group of approximately 12 Jennifer went in up to her waist but was able took seconds but the cold water had quickly through. He was able to open up a small hole elated that Russ was alive, Scott Heitzenrater on that fateful day knew what to do and didn’t Erie Yacht Club members joined Russ Thomp- to pull herself out of the water. At about the caused my oxygen debt to be really urgent. and he yelled for help. Jennifer ran over and screamed “get his clothes off!!” Yes, there was hesitate in their efforts to save his life. With son and Jennifer Reed for what was to be a same time, John Orlando, who was following My body urgently tried to make me breathe they both began to pound and pull as fast as still work to be done and seconds count. They this in mind just a few weeks back, the Ameri- wonderful day of ice boating. The EYC Hard- Russ Thompson, saw the ice boat overturn and I convulsed in breathing attempts three they could at the ice’s edge in order to break quickly stripped Russ of all clothes and every- can Red Cross, in partnership with John Or- Water Sailors are obviously a hardy bunch. and break though the ice. When Jennifer got times. The first time I felt ice cold water hit- away enough ice to create a hole large enough one began to peel off their own dry clothes to lando, Jennifer Reed, Russ Thompson and the They like speed, adventure, excitement, and out, she was able to see Russ attempting to ting the upper part of my trachea. I felt my to pull Russ out. By the time they had a hole put on and all around Russ. People used their Erie Yacht Club sponsored CPR and First Aid they apparently do not mind cold weather! get out from underneath the sail of the ice lungs and trachea clamp up. I remember say- big enough, they had the dilemma of attempt- own bodies to try to keep him warm till the classes that were held at the Club. The cost However, they also believe that safety is of boat and actually saw him swim and disap- ing to my self, that this is it, I am going to die, ing to pull Russ’ full weight out, in soaking-wet rescue crew arrived. Chris “Skip” Grychowski for this terrific program was only $35.00 that primary importance. That is why you will not pear under what was opaque ice covered right now at 49. I am done. The next violent clothes, with virtually no traction on the slip- was on the phone to 911 trying to get help. covered both classes. often see a lot of iceboating men and women with approximately one inch of snow. Here convulsion came rapidly after the first. During pery and now wet ice. The incredible part about this story to me When I interviewed Russ, John and Jennifer venturing out alone. They routinely utilize the is Russ Thompson’s own recollection of what those seconds I was so sad for Rickie (Jenni- Once they finally got Russ out, they had to is how close to a tragedy this miracle rescue at the Club for this story, John told me that he buddy system because they know the dangers happened: fer’s daughter) because I was convinced that work to get his helmet off too. Once they did, was. Had John Orlando not been behind Russ never wants anyone to have the dreadful feel- involved in this sport. This mentality was also “As I approached my target the front skate I had killed her mother as I thought she was they saw a dead person, eyes wide open and Thompson and seen the accident; if Russ ing of pulling someone out of the water who present in huge doses on March 1, 2009. started to dig in and broke through. Imme- in the water also. The last gasp came more a black, tongue swollen, with no sign of life had not been wearing a brightly-colored red is not breathing or responding and not know Many of you know and/or have heard the diately the right runner broke through the ice quickly and was less violent and then I re- whatsoever. His color was grey. Jennifer jacket; if Biff had not quickly found the red what to do next. You may never know when story of Russ Thompson’s ice boat accident and I was instantly sinking on the low side of member seeing a black grey all around and started CPR even though she had no formal patch of ice; if Russ, in trying to find the hole, you may find yourself in a similar situation. So on Lake Chautauqua near the I-86 Bridge and the boat. The cockpit of the Nite is closed so dead silence. I heard nothing but was aware training. Jennifer’s first breaths were unsuc- had actually swam to an area covered with get trained or re-trained. I certainly hope we may suspect that he was somehow careless or I knew I had to get out fast. Within a few sec- that I was not dead and then, nothing.” cessful, and she actually became frustrated. snow and opaque ice; if John’s boot had not can make these courses an annual event at fool-hardy. Russ was however actually think- onds I was completely submerged in the frigid Meanwhile, John Orlando, followed closely By this time, John actually thought Russ was been able to break the ice; if Jennifer had the EYC. If so, don’t miss this life saving op- ing of the dangers of the ice under the I-86 waters. I was in control and not panicking but by Biff Maasz arrived on the scene and they gone. She then blew harder three times and given up administering CPR prematurely; if portunity .“Take the classes ... save a life”. bridge. As he approached after Dave Heitzen- knew I had to get to the surface somehow. could not find Russ. Jennifer and John both Russ coughed. He then let out a huge scream Scott Heitzenrater had not yelled “Get his So maybe the ice on Chautauqua Lake on rater had passed through the middle, he and Initially I tried to duck under the boom but the described the incredible feeling of helpless- that was music to everyone ears. As Russ said clothes off!” if the surrounding crowd of ice March 1, 2009 really wasn’t perfect in every Jen sailed parallel with the bridge looking for helmet didn’t permit. It all happened so fast ness and also a sense that they HAD to locate “it was the scream I wanted to make known boaters had not removed their own warm location, but the rescue and resurrection of the best spot. He came back again, picked there was only a second to choose. I came Russ. They were looking in the area and di- under the water but could not. I screamed 3 and dry clothing to place around Russ and Russ Thompson was! Let’s use that miracle his line through, and remembers being con- up under the sail and it would not budge. So I rection where Jennifer had seen Russ swim. times like this ... When Russ opened his eyes laid against him to attempt to warm him up; as the impetus to train others and ourselves cerned about whether or not he had enough decided to get behind the sail to see if I could It was Biff who first saw a spot of ice in an- he saw a brilliant light like someone turned if the Chautauqua Ice Rescue Group was not so that someone else’s life might be saved. It speed to get all the way under the bridge. find the edge. When I got to the edge there other direction that had no snow on top and on a searchlight in a dark room. The first per- practicing that Sunday on the lake, this may might even be the life of someone you love. Somehow though, he ended up closer to one was no gap or void where I could get to the it appeared that there was something under son he saw was Jennifer who was now cry- have been a much more difficult story to tell.

Chit-chat between Andy Hanks and Russ Many members of the EYC while setting up the boats before the day of Iceboat Fleet are rigged and adventure began ... and what a day! ready to take advantage of a An Ice Boater’s perfect sailing day on beauti- by Brad Enterline ful Chautauqua Lake. & Russ Thompson

The location at Resurrection!which Russ’s iceboat had Chautauqua Lakes Ice Rescue teams are Safety and ambulance personal are The Chautauqua Sheriff’s Office Helicopter broken through the ice and his life hung well trained and equipped to react to all gathered on the shoreline waiting flies Russ to Hamot Health Center where he in the balance. kinds of rescue missions on the lake ice. to go into action if required. remained for several days while recovering T his is the world’s largest airplane, the Russian Antonov 225 and it is a marvel to behold. Few people have caught a glimpse of this behemoth in the sky, landing, taking off or even sitting on the tarmac. So here’s a little peek. This airplane was at the Niagara Falls Air- port recently loading large compressors and The Antonov glides overhead carrying Hey Mr. President!, how about a little “five on Just look at this massive mountain of an aircraft This giant is tough on tires. Just look at the out- then flew them directly to Saudi Arabia. The a NASA Shuttle on her back delivering her five” basketball at 35,000 feet? I’ll wake up ready to lumber off into the wide blue yonder. side aft tire it’s bald! This is why they carry a num- photographs used in this article were taken back to the Cape for another shot into space for the spear crew and “we got game!” ber of spares ... tires take a beating. at the at the Medford, OR airport when she another supply flight to the ISS. landed to take on a load of two Sikorsky fire

fighting helicopters transporting them over- seas at a mere cost of $1,000,000.00. While the beast was being loaded, the two separate flight crews took a trip downtown to buy cigarettes by the case and stocked up on Levis jeans. “Ain’t America Great”! Its sure is the marvel of the rest of the world”. The Wright brothers never could have dreamed that someday it would all come down to this marvel of aeronautical engi- neering. One engine dwarfs my boat. Just look at the background picture and note the Exxon fuel truck under the wing ... and those trucks are not little but it looks like a toy! The What an impressive bow Sitting in the pilot’s seat at landing gear boasts a total of 32 gigantic tires there is on this moun- this point would feel like which cost more than a lot of homes ... and tain of an aircraft. being on the launch pad that’s just the tires! at Cape Canaveral. Wouldn’t it be nice to someday take the Antonov for a spin around the world. Just invite a few hundred of your closest friends for a non-stop party. What an extravaganza that would be. I hope that you have enjoyed this little glimpse at what really is a marvel of engineering and quite a sight to see ... even if the glimpse was only by way of a few pictures. Yep, no doubt ... this certainly is “One Big Plane”.

Just one of Antonov six massive engines dwarfs the big EXXON refueling rig.

by Pat Dean World’s Largest Airplane the Antonov 225 Antonov the Airplane Largest World’s

Big Plane! This article will be the first in a bi-month- age was deigned to have multiple outcomes ally arrived safely in Mariehamn, a beautiful were home ported out of Marirhamn. We off the map! My students thought it was pretty ly series that will chronicle Class Afloat’s 2008 for the students. This included honing their town on the Finnish island of Aland. Aland is a visited a traditional Finnish farm for cultural funny and vowed to keep me away from Con- round-the-world tall ship voyage. As Class academic skills through rigorous prep school fully autonomous island with its own laws lessons and lunch. All of the food was sourced cordia’s wheel house! Afloat’s former Shipboard Director, I have ed- academics, cultivating strong leadership, and language (Swedish is spoken instead from the farm, making it was one of the most From Mariehamn, we set sail for Stockholm, ited my journal entries from the voyage, and character building, and communications at- in Finnish) separate from mainland Fin- delicious meals that we had in a long time Sweden. The beautiful one day sail took us created a series of articles written specifically tributes, and above all, creating worldly, po- land. The students were greeted by the since at sea! We then traveled to the far end through the Swedish Archipelago where a for the Erie Yacht Club’s Log Magazine. litically astute young people who understand director of the local nautical of the island, and hiked through the birch for- large collection of 20,000 islands make a fas- Foreign embassy receptions, tours of remote that the world extends beyond the borders of college who cinating approach into Stockholm. The leaves islands, and visits to famous cities sounds like North America. educated us on The students are “hauling” on the jib sheet had all changed to their vivid colored foliage Our semester would be spent sailing to the rich mari- setting the sail to point higher into the as fall was now in full swing in that part of the countries and exploring their social, political, time tradition course wind. world. One of our duties in Stockholm was to and cultural dimensions. While under way, of the town. est until we reached the windswept shore host a reception for the Canadian Embassy on- students would be taught formal academ- In past of the Baltic. There was a tower in the trees board Concordia. This provided an exception- ics as if they were in a traditional classroom t i m e s , in which we were able to climb and see the ally stimulating and educational evening for setting. Our first port of call for the semester many of impressive coastal view; an absolutely stun- our students as many of them are interested was St. Petersburg, Russia. It took us six days the world’s ning 365 degree panoramic expanse of the in pursuing careers in International Relations to sail there from Copenhagen. The students l a r g e s t sea, outlining islands, and the shore. It was after college. I thoroughly enjoyed engaging were more than happy to touch land as this s a i l i n g incredibly windy and the whole tower was Ambassador Alexandra Volkoff in a discus- was their first time ever at sea! We spent four s h i p s swaying as we tried to snap photos! sion about U.S.-Canadian trade relations. The days in St. Petersburg visiting the famous sites The following day we toured the maritime students also had an opportunity to visit a lo- and attending university lectures on the “New museum and maritime college. We were cal Swedish school that has a strong maritime Russian Economy” and the “Fall of Commu- able to try the ship simulator, which was component to their curriculum. After spending nism”. One of the hallmarks of Class Afloat truly fascinating! It is literally like sitting the day at the school, our students went home is the experiential learning element of each in the bridge of a ship; all of the con- with the Swedish students for “home-stays”. “Student posing”: The students pictured in class. As such, we organize port programs trols are tied into a central computer It is amazing how quickly these young people their formal uniforms in Finland. that showcase the local culture to students in that plays various scenarios. There bonded in such a short time. I must admit that a non-touristy, educational fashion. This might is radio, radar, GPS, throttles, win- a few our male students were begging me not something one would read in a National Geo- include hearing a university lecture such as dows, etc. It is about as real as it to leave Stockholm as they had found their graphic article. However, what if the above the one we heard in Russia, or participating in could possibly get. Unfortunately, new “true love” in Stockholm! description was actually a school assignment? humanitarian work in West Africa. during my simulation, the day Please stay tuned for the next addition, What if these assignments were part of an After spending three days in the former turned to night and then the where Concordia visits, Denmark, Germany, overall international voyage that took students Russian capitol, Concordia set sail for Mari- fog set in. As I am not fully and England. to twenty five countries during the span of a hamn, Finland. This sail provided the stu- proficient in driving using regular school year? In fact, these are real stu- dents with their first taste of bad weath- the radar alone, I Caleb’s Biography dent assignments, as part of the Class Afloat er and “mal-del-mar”, seasickness! crashed my ship into a program. Founded in 1984, Class Afloat is a Ten foot seas and a full Force Eight liquid propane tank- fully accredited floating prep school that takes Gale made for a rough, wet sail. er ship and blew high school students and university freshman The vessel was taking waves M a r i e h a m n around the world for academic credit onboard over the top of her deckhouse, a 188ft tall ship, called the Concordia. Due to which sits some 25 feet off of my past experience working with numerous the water. The wind was tall ship organizations, including the Flagship howling so loud against Niagara, I was hired as Class Afloat’s Ship- the sails and rigging AboardAboard board Director. My responsibilities included that it sounded like a student and staff management, port program- freight train. ming, and marketing. We eventu- On a beautiful September afternoon, eighty teary-eyed parents gathered along the shore of the famous Nyhavn Canal in downtown Co- The author pictured at sunset in penhagen, Denmark as they waved bon voy- the Swedish Archipelago on the approach into Stockholm. age to their high school children. The Barkentine Concordia slowly pulled away from the dock with ConcordiaConcordiaCaleb “Cal” Pifer was born and raised in Erie. As a teenager, he her new compliment of forty students, five teachers, moved with his family to Perth, Australia where he began sailing com- six professional crew members, and me as Shipboard petitively. Upon returning to the United States, he sailed onboard Erie’s Director. Nerves and butterflies filled all of our stomachs Flagship Niagara, on a voyage that spanned from Philadelphia to Halifax. as we contemplated our world voyage that would take Pifer considers the voyage to be the single most powerful and life changing experience he has had in life, and attributes his current profession directly to us throughout Europe, Africa, and South America. The voy- the Flagship Niagara. Pifer subsequently went on to volunteer, teach, and direct Right: The author pictured with Alexandra Volkoff - Canadian for six tall ship and sailing-related programs, culminating in a world voyage Ambassador to Sweden from Canada. Left: “Church on Spilled as the Shipboard Director of the floating prep school, Class Afloat. He is Blood”: Located in St. Petersburg, Russia. now president of the American Foundation for Education Under Sail Inc, the nation’s only tall ship-specific management company. The Flagship Ni- agara League is currently one of his company’s clients. Pifer also sits on the board of directors of the American Sail Training Association and is a new member of the Erie Yacht Club. In 2008, Pifer was the recipient of the tall ship indus- try’s highest honor, the International Sail Trainer of the Year Award. Pifer resides in Newport, RI, but will always consider Erie to be home. by Caleb “Cal” Pifer W ord spread like wildfire on Sunday De- previous 48 hours, he followed the debris, cember 10, 1909. A recovered lifeboat. stopping to retrieve bits of wreckage. An Gruesome dead bodies. People came hour into the trek, a crewmember spotted by the hundreds, wandering down State TheThe StrangeStrange CaseCase ofof thethe a lifeboat floating inside of the stream of Street to the Canal Basin (East Slip) where wooden debris. Driscoll headed toward they jockeyed for position to see one of the it. As he closed, he noted that there were most macabre visions in the city’s history. men sitting upright in the boat. The crew Eight dead men were sitting upright in a from the Commodore Perry waved and twenty-foot, unsinkable life boat. A ninth yelled but there was no response. Upon was curled into the fetal position under Marquette theMarquette && BessemerBessemer No.2No.2reaching the stricken men, the reason be- ice. Bodies frozen solid in waist deep ice. came obvious. They were all dead. The While authorities struggled to free the frozen Still Missing Since December 1909? upright sitting position of the crew was only crew, the crowd pressed forward to glimpse made possible by the fact that that they were the awful site. Families watched in horror. frozen solid in a cockpit-shaped block of ice Mothers chided children. “Stay away from the a diversified business involved in steel, a 338-foot steel railroad car ferry designed by Dr.David Frew was no way that any ship could have entered that had formed around them. water.” “Never become sailors.” locomotive manufacturing and commercial to carry loaded train cars filled with coal. It (Visiting Professor of Port Stanley that day, given the storm surge Carefully tying lines at several points on the Finally, an enterprising policeman thought of fishing. Weis was en route to Port Stanley, made regular round trips to Port Stanley and waves inside the harbor. Days went by. over-weighted lifeboat, Driscoll turned back a way to free the frozen bodies. The lifeboat Ontario representing Curtze’s Keystone Fish where it discharged coal cars from four sets of Leadership Studies) Rumors began to circulate. An empty lifeboat toward Erie, and started a painfully slow six- was towed to the dock where the USS Michi- division. When he left his Sassafras Street internal tracks and replaced them with emp- Mercyhurst College washed up near the base of Long Point. De- hour trip as he took care not to let the floating gan (later to be re-named Wolverine) was home he was carrying a brief case with thirty ties. Occasionally, the Marquette & Bessemer bris in the ship’s signature green and white coffin capsize and be swamped. Unlike the stationed. A hose was connected between thousand dollars. Weis had an appointment No.2 took coal to Port Dover where it docked pier). In those days, car ferries (both on Lake colors began washing ashore between Port Marquette & Bessemer No. 2, Driscoll had a the Michigan’s steam exhaust outlet and the in Port Stanley where he planned to purchase at the now underwater steel pier just west of Erie and Lake Michigan) typically offered pas- Burwell and Long Point. Some began to won- ship-to-shore radio which he used to alert au- scupper on the lifeboat. Then slowly, as hot an Ontario fish processing business. His plan today’s municipal dock (there are a few EYC senger service, providing private cabins and der if the Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 had run thorities in Erie, insuring a huge crowd when exhaust water bubbled through the lifeboat, for Keystone Fish was to emulate the busi- members whose keels can attest to the ex- food service for travelers who needed trans- aground near Long Point and if the crew might he finally arrived. the block of ice that had encapsulated the ness model of Captain William Kolbe who istence of that submerged portation between lake ports. be stranded out there. In Erie, headlines fo- This December will mark the 100th year sailors melted away. owned commercial fish processing busi- Unfortunately for Albert Weis, a terrible late cused on Albert Weis and the brief case filled since Lake Erie’s mystery ship disappeared. Two of the most haunting images in local nesses in both Erie and Port Dover. The two- fall storm struck the car ferry as it was cross- with cash. The search for its remains has baffled wreck maritime history were presented in local location, international operation would allow ing Lake Erie. A pitch black sky, wall of icy On Sunday morning, Captain Jeremy Driscoll hunters, especially in recent years. Confus- newspapers that week. A photograph of Cap- Keystone, like Kolbe, to catch and process sleet and snow, and winds of 80 miles per decided to take the PA Fish Commission boat, ing evidence caused by debris fields in two tain Jeremy Driscoll, from the PA Fish Com- fish on the Canadian side of Lake Erie hour suddenly Commodore Perry (predecessor of today’s distinctly different locations, the recovery of mission, standing next to the lifeboat. Then and then transport them to Erie to be turned the lake Perca) across the lake to do a systematic several bodies the following Spring and the a coroner’s picture of nine deceased men on sold into the lucrative U.S. market. into a maelstrom. search of Long Point. As he left the dock he discovery of a third lifeboat outside the Buffa- preparation tables at Hanley’s Funeral Home, Weis left town on a train bound for Hours after the told friends that he hoped to find Weis and the lo Harbor has added fuel to speculative fires. Ninth and Liberty. Conneaut, Ohio where he barely overdue Mar- rest of the crew holed up somewhere along Where is the ship today? Why hasn’t it been The Erie portion of the great adventure of made it to the Marquette & quette & Besse- the twenty mile wilderness peninsula, per- found? Has someone located it and kept the 1909 began on Thursday December 7 when Bessemer No. 2 in time for mer No. 2 should haps at the lighthouse keeper’s home on the discovery a secret waiting for the 100th anni- Albert Weis left the local train station for Con- departure. Good have arrived at tip. The storm had severed communications versary of its sinking? Only time will tell. neaut Ohio. Weis was corporate treasurer luck, bad luck! Port Stanley, ob- with both the lighthouse and lifesaving opera- In a 2004 radio interview with a reporter of Curtze Industries and chief operating of- The Marquette servers saw her tions at the tip of the point. Eight miles from from London, Ontario shortly after I wrote ficer of Keystone Fish. Keystone was a & Bes- hesitate in front the Erie Channel, Driscoll spotted a debris “Long Gone, The Mystery of the Marquette division of Curtze Industries (as in today’s s e m e r of the harbor en- field punctuated by green and white colored & Bessemer No. 2,” I noted that the old car Sixth Street Watson-Curtze Mansion). N o . 2 trance, then turn wood stretched out to the west. Slowly duck- ferry was The Holy Grail of Great Lakes ship- In those days Curtze Industries was w a s away. There ing through ice floes that had formed over the wrecks. And as far as I know, it still is.

Crewmembers from the recovered lifeboat at Hanley’s Funeral Home in Erie December 1909. Marquette & Bessemer Captain Driscoll standing next to the recovered lifeboat. No. 2 about 1908.

Stern view of the Marquette & Besssemer No.2 taken in Conneaut, Ohio. DOCKING, ETC. by Toni Sample

No, this article is not about docking your that can be tied to a cleat. The dock end will IPOD. The ’tongue in cheek’ information that always be ‘unfinished’ so that the boat can be follows will refer, for the most part, to tying up let in or out according to what you find at the your ‘vessel’ to the various kinds of structures ‘dock’ and also depending on currents and on which one must be prepared to ‘land’. other water conditions. Some docks you will The configuration of tie up to a cleat, some to a piling and others bow, aft and spring lines to whatever is available. My Captain always for tying up both sail loved the knots that I used for tying up to a and power boats are piling -- he called them my ’holdermights’. quite similar. Note that the powerboat’s aft line is tied to the outside cleat for better results.

These four small power boats all safely se- cured to a small well protected anchorage. Captain call out, “Pull in the main sheet rope.” Never. Never. Never. Whenever your in a large raftoff situation more Second -- any ‘line’ that attaches a boat to a than a single anchor should always be used. solid structure is called a “dock line“. Perma- nent dock lines are on your permanent dock. to do that only once to know you will never do And, most important -- you have to remember If you only have one set of dock lines and they it again. Never. to pull the dinghy in close to your boat before are ’cast off’ and remain at your permanent A ‘Painter’ is the name for the line that se- you attempt docking. Curled dockline on cleat is one way of cures your ‘dinghy’ (the little boat that you Along with dock lines you will also need ‘fend- impressing your dockmates in making things dock when you leave on a cruise -- you are going to be in for a rude awakening the first pull behind your boat when you plan to spend ers’. No, not a “Fender’ guitar or a car ‘fender’ ‘ship shape’ and pretty but has a tendency to Small boat tied up in large slip at a marina. your time at an anchorage). It is important to but what is usually air filled rubber ‘tubes’ of cause lines to rot over time. time you want to tie up at a host club or public “Cross tying” both the forward and aft lines marina. have a ‘painter’ that is long enough that you various sizes to be tied from a cleat, life line handles fluctuations in water height due to won’t flood your dinghy while you are moving or winch (maybe even a wench) to keep your First -- a rope is no longer a rope on a boat if it You will want to carry at least four dock lines wind or tidal situations. has a purpose. It’s a ’line’. It might be a sheet -- at lengths that will be sufficient to throw or -- usually three times the length of your boat- vessel from hitting the wood, concrete or met- line, a dock line, a painter, or any other num- to carry with you as you ‘jump off ‘ the boat Some docks have piers on each side of the ing vessel (not 3 x the length of your dinghy). al dock with which you will be landing your ber of lines with a specific purpose. You ‘old as the Captain mans the wheel or rudder. The boat. Some docks only have a side or a front This boat is securely tied to dock with bow, aft and crossing spring lines. salty’s’ know this, but newer boaters may be forward lines are usually much longer than the bulkhead wall. Crawling off the bow of the This is an Illustration of three ways of many still in the learning curve. You’ll never hear a aft lines. boat can be a real treat the first time you try it. to secure your boat’s dock lines to a pier’s I fell in my first time at Port Stanley. You have bulkheads. Whenever any boat is at anchor remember Dock lines are required to secure a vessel to: that ample chain on the anchor end and plen- 1. Another vessel -- that would be called A old wooden dock with no cleats, lines, no water craft. These fenders are usually stored in your lazarette ty of row are essential for safe results. ‘rafting up’. boats ... just waiting for your mega-yacht! (the little lockers in your cockpit), along with your spare dock 2. A gas dock -- when refueling is required. lines. If you’re traveling through the Welland Canal you’ll see (It doesn’t hurt to have some practice sessions ‘hay bale’ fenders and ‘board’ fenders. throwing a line before you have to do it in a I’m not handing you any ‘lines’ here. I’m sure there is much real life docking situation.) more to know about docking. But, these are the basics and a 3. Any pier or dock for which you might good starting point. So, happy sailing and happy docking and tie up for several hours, overnight or several stay dry. days. Dock lines can be prerigged to slip over a cleat (on the boat) or have an unfinished end

22 23 F ifty-two teams from 15 states and 3 coun- very social and friendly environment with Erie. options. tries attended the 2009 Snipe North American parties and wind delays on the grassy lawn So why Erie, also the site of the 2006 US Na- 5. The club staff and their support for din- Championship hosted by the Erie Yacht Club in front of the club Cold beer sponsored by tional Championship and the 2008 U.S. Sailing ghy events is top shelf and very reasonably August 13-16. The event began Thursday eve- Pat Geary and Erie Beer greeted the sailors as Team Racing Championship? The answer priced. ning with measurement and registration. Rac- soon as they arrived at the dock. Friday eve- is that veteran snipe sailors Holly and Gavin 6. Fantastic volunteers are well schooled in ing began Friday afternoon under challenging ning saw a perfect sunset, a BBQ cookout, O’Hare, think the venue is perfect. Holly is bi- running first class event. conditions. The first two days were light, shifty and music at the lighthouse. Saturday eve- ased as it is the club where she grew up and In other words, the EYC is the perfect loca- and hot. Principle Race Officer Bill Lasher as- ning the club presented a wonderful cocktail ran the junior program for a number of years. tion for this type of event and will surely host sisted by SCIRA Rep. Brainard Cooper strug- party on the main lawn with Marty O’Conner Gavin is hooked because he married Holly... other such events in the future thus showcas- gled to complete three races in two days. The and crew providing the music. The weekend and he buys into the benefits of the venue. ing our location, our outstanding club and our morning of day three brought a fresh 5-9 knots wrapped up with awards on the deck Sunday The recent North American Championship staff and membership’s hospitality. and two more races to complete the regatta afternoon. reminded all who attended of why the Erie Again thanks to all. with 5 races - no throughout. 2009 USA Worlds team member, Hal Gil- Yacht Club is great for sailing dinghies: The top two finishers qualified for the 2010 reath, captured some of the flavor of the event 1. Erie, PA is located centrally where many Gavin O’Hare Western Hemisphere and Orient Champion- with interviews and posted them at: www. fleets can travel easily to the venue. email: [email protected] ship to be held in Canada. Full results can be youtube.com/results?searchquery=snipe+n 2. The club facility is located on Presque Isle www.sailingeducation.com viewed at: www.snipeus.org. orth+americans&search type=&aq=f Bay, a freshwater venue 1.5 mile wide by 7 Mobile: 443.926.6808 “Many Thanks to Roger Richards” for provid- Special thanks to North Sails, Erie Beer, and mile long surrounded by a sandy forested pen- ing excellent camping facilities for our guests. Annapolis Performance Sailing for their con- insula. The race course is a five to ten minute Having onsite camping really helps offset the tinued support at this event. sail from the club so no long tows in or out. costs to the competitors and few locations Event Chairs Holly and Gavin O’Hare fielded 4. The club facility is extremely accommodat- are finer. Even though the sailing conditions many accolades throughout the event, most ing, ramps and cranes, plenty of boat parking were not ideal, the club and staff created a asking when the Snipes can come back to space, on-site camping, social/party and tent 20092009 Snipe North American Championships … another stellar event! “Participants love the Erie Yacht Club” by Hollis & Gavin O’Hare

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814/825-3456 • Fax: 814/825-4043 by F/C Dave Heitzenrater Reyburn School Instructor Amanda Mascharka with by F/C Dave Heitzenrater You Kailey Orlando, daughter of Michelle and John m a y Orlando and son Michael in the background. recall the EYC Board of Directors ap- proved the forma- tion of the Erie Yacht Club Foundation, Inc., an independent entity on eApril 20, 2009. The purpose t of the Foundation is to enable legitimate tax free donations to abe made to support its mission to provide an opportunity for its mem- dbers to act collectively to foster local excellence in regional, national, and pinternational amateur boating competi- tions, to contribute to maritime-related Ucharitable and educational organizations in the Erie area and support charitable and edu- cational activities undertaken by the Club. n The anticipated success of the Foundation will not only greatly improve but help shape the o future direction of our EYC boating programs. i Although in its infancy, the Foundation has al- ready proven its worth by stepping forward to pro- t vide twelve scholarships to our Reyburn School. The dozen fortunate and appreciative children were a chosen from the Abraxas Center. These young sailors were not only introduced to sailing but provided with d what could be a life altering experience by being ex- posed to the sport of sailing with its related educational n and social aspects. As you can see from these thank you notes written by these young children, they really enjoyed their experience and were very grateful to be part of the u program. This was a wonderful accomplishment by the Foundation o and very helpful to the Reyburn School and the EYC. The involvement of the Abraxas Center students is another ex- F ample of the community involvement illustrated by the Erie Yacht Club through its members. Contributions to the Foundation are gratefully welcomed and may be unrestricted or designated for a specific activity C or event within the Foundation purposes. Contributions may be designated for instant or subsequent use or for the establish- Y ment of an endowment. Endowments made to the Foundation are gifts that can continue forever and may be made through a variety of financial arrangements including estate planning which E may be established any time. Please note that non financial gifts are subject to approval and acceptance by the Foundation. The Foundation Trustees wish to thank the Bay Swim II Com- mittee for their recent contribution which will be used for Reyburn School activities. The Foundation would be grateful for any assis- tance or gift you may provide to move forward its stated vision: to promote community youth involvement in all water-related activities. The Foundation is chaired by EYC member James McBrier who may be reached at [email protected] Please visit the Foundation’s web page via its link on the EYC home page.

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18 AA ManMan WayWay AheadAhead John F. Kennedy once said to a submitted by assembled group of scholars in Robert Way, Jr the White House, “I think this is the most extraordinary collection OfOf HisHis TimeTime ...... of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House... with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.”

Jefferson’s quotes below prove JFK’s point. Thomas Jefferson John F. Kennedy

“The democracy will cease to exist “He who knows nothing is closer to “All tyranny needs to gain a foothold “The policy of the American govern- “I am not a friend to a very energetic “I find that the harder I work, the when you take away from those who the truth than he whose mind is filled is for people of good conscience to re- ment is to leave their citizens free, government. It is always oppressive.” more luck I seem to have.” are willing to work and give to those with falsehoods and errors.” main silent.” neither restraining nor aiding them in who would not.” their pursuit.” “The price of freedom is eternal “The man who reads nothing at all “Honesty is the first chapter in the “A little rebellion now and then... is vigilance.” is better educated than the man who “It is incumbent on every generation book of wisdom.” a medicine necessary for the sound “I think myself that we have more reads nothing but newspapers.” to pay its own debts as it goes. A prin- health of government. machinery of government than is nec- “Liberty is the great parent of sci- ciple which if acted on would save “A Bill of Rights is what the people essary, too many parasites living on ence and of virtue; and a nation will “Was the government to prescribe to one-half the wars of the world.” are entitled to against every govern- “Agriculture, manufactures, com- the labor of the industrious.” be great in both in proportion as it is us our medicine and diet, our bodies ment, and what no just government merce, and navigation, the four pillars free.” would be in such keeping as our souls “I predict future happiness for Amer- should refuse, or rest on inference.” of our prosperity, are then most thriv- “When the people fear their govern- are now.” icans if they can prevent the govern- ing when left most free to individual ment, there is tyranny; when the gov- “I have never been able to conceive ment from wasting the labors of the “A democracy is nothing more than enterprise. Protection from casual em- ernment fears the people, there is liberty.” how any rational being could propose “I would rather be exposed to the in- people under the pretense of taking mob rule, where fifty-one percent of barrassments, however, may some- happiness to himself from the exer- conveniences attending too much lib- care of them.” the people may take away the rights times be seasonably interposed.” “In matters of style, swim with the cise of power over others.” erty than to those attending too small of the other forty-nine.” current; In matters of principle, stand a degree of it.” “My reading of history convinces “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” like a rock.” “The two enemies of the people are me that most bad government results “Advertisements contain the only criminals and government, so let us “No man has a natural right to com- from too much government.” truths to be relied on in a newspaper.” “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find “What country can preserve its liber- tie the second down with the chains mit aggression on the equal rights of the harder I work, the more I have of it.” ties if its rulers are not warned from of the Constitution so the second will another, and this is all from which the “The strongest reason for the people “An enemy generally says and be- time to time that their people preserve not become the legalized version of laws ought to restrain him.” to retain the right to keep and bear lieves what he wishes.” “Laws that forbid the carrying of the spirit of resistance?” the first.” arms is, as a last resort, to protect arms... disarm only those who are “Every government degenerates themselves against tyranny in govern- “Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, neither inclined nor determined to “Were we directed from Washington “A wise and frugal government, when trusted to the rulers of the peo- ment.” but of all human contemplations the most commit crimes... Such laws make when to sow and when to reap, we which shall restrain men from injuring ple alone. The people themselves are abhorrent is body without mind.” things worse for the assaulted and should soon want bread.” one another, which shall leave them its only safe depositories. “The tree of liberty must be refreshed better for the assailants; they serve otherwise free to regulate their own from time to time with the blood of “Delay is preferable to error.” rather to encourage than to prevent “The legitimate powers of govern- pursuits of industry and improvement, “He who knows best knows how patriots and tyrants.” homicides, for an unarmed man may ment extend to such acts only as are and shall not take from the mouth of little he knows.” “Educate and inform the whole mass be attacked with greater confidence injurious to others. But it does me no labor and bread it has earned. This is “For a people who are free, and who of the people... They are the only sure than an armed man.” injury for my neighbor to say there the sum of good government.” “Any Government that is big enough mean to remain so, a well-organized reliance for the preservation of our are twenty gods, or no God. It neither to give you everything you need is big and armed militia is their best secu- liberty.” “The beauty of the Second Amend- picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.” “A free people [claim] their rights as enough to take everything you have.” rity.” ment is that it will not be needed until derived from the laws of nature, and “Enlighten the people generally, and they try to take it.” “To compel a man to furnish funds not as the gift of their chief magis- “Conquest is not in our principles. It tyranny and oppressions of body and for the propagation of ideas he disbe- trate.” is inconsistent with our government.” mind will vanish like evil spirits at the lieves and abhors is sinful and tyran- dawn of day.” nical.” CCCeleleleeebrbrbraaatetete TTThhheee HHHolidaysolidaysolidays aaattt thththeee EEEYYYC!C!C! ByBy ElizabethElizabeth DouganDougan A Lost Friend

A nother Christmas party season is fast approaching! The Erie Yacht Club is the perfect location for your business submitted by Kay Thayer or organization’s Christmas party. Not Bill and Sam, two elderly friends, met happy to see him and told him so. Then only will you enjoy beautiful panoram- in the park every day to feed the pigeons, he said, “For crying out loud Bill, what in ic views of Presque Isle Bay from our watch the squirrels and discuss world the world happened to you?” Bayside Ballroom, but the clubhouse is problems. Bill replied, “I have been in jail.” sure to be adorned in plenty of holiday One day Bill didn’t show up. Sam “Jail?” cried Sam. ‘What in the world for?’ spirit! didn’t think much about it and fig- “Well,” Bill said, “you know Sue, that Red and Green embellishments ured maybe he had a cold or some- cute little blonde waitress at the coffee throughout the clubhouse provide a joy- thing. But after Bill hadn’t shown up for shop where I sometime go?” ful, sophisticated setting for your up- a week or so, Sam really got worried. “Yeah,’’ said Sam, “I remember her. coming Christmas party. We take the However, since the only time they ever What about her?” worry out of decorating, and are certain got together was at the park, Sam didn’t “Well, one day she filed rape charges to provide enough Christmas feast and know where Bill lived, so he was unable against me, and at 89 years old, I was so yuletide to satisfy any occasion. Wheth- to find out what had happened to him. proud that when I got into court, I pled A month had passed, and Sam figured he guilty.” er large or small, casual or formal, the had seen the last of Bill, but one day, Sam “The damn judge gave me 30 days for perjury”! Erie Yacht Club has all the options for approached the park and “lo and behold” your holiday festivities! there sat Bill! Sam was very excited and Although weekend dates are filling quickly, we are still accepting reserva- tions for weekdays and Sunday after- noon or evenings. Please remember, these dates will fill fast so be certain to call today and reserve a date! Please contact our Catering Manager, Eliza- beth Dougan, either at 453-4931 or ca- [email protected]. HappyHappy Holidays!Holidays!

22 MoralsMorals vs.vs. PoliticiansPoliticians submitted by Toni Sample ...... AAtt OddsOdds Again!Again! iinn submitted by yy aabb P/C Dave Heitzenrater iinn C A T socialT worker C from a bigAA City in Massachusetts recently transferred to the came in,” said the kid. Mountains of North Carolina “Well, is your mother and Georgia and was on the there?” persisted the social first tour of her new ter- worker. ritory when she came upon “Ma? Nope, she left just the tiniest cabin she had afore I got here,” said the ever seen in her life. kid. Intrigued, she went up and “But,” protested the social knocked on the door... “Any- worker, “are you never to- body home?” she asked. gether as a family?” “Sure, “Yep,” came a kid’s voice but not here,” said the kid through the door. through the door. “This is “Is your father there?” asked the outhouse!” the social worker. OLD VERSION: “Pa? Nope, he left afore Ma The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer ant’s house where the news stations film the ! group singing, ‘We shall overcome.’ Rev. Jer- ! away. B f rr ”” emiah Wright then has the group kneel down Bu ffi e Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed. ““ utt OOf icce The grasshopper has no food or shelter, so to pray to God for the grasshopper’s sake. he dies out in the cold. Nancy Pelosi & Harry Reid exclaim in an in- submitted by Peg Way MORAL OF THE STORY: Be responsible for terview with Larry King that the ant has gotten yourself. rich off the back of the grasshopper, and both MODERN VERSION: call for an immediate tax hike on the ant to The ant works hard in the withering heat all make him pay his fair share. summer long, building his house and laying up Finally, the EEOC drafts the Economic Equity supplies for the winter. & Anti-Grasshopper Act retroactive to the be- The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and ginning of the summer. laughs and dances and plays the summer The ant is fined for failing to hire a proportion- away. ate number of green bugs and, having noth- Come winter, the shivering grasshopper calls ing left to pay his retroactive taxes, his home is a press conference and demands to know why confiscated by the Government Green Czar. the ant should be allowed to be warm and well The story ends as we see the grasshopper fed while others are cold and starving. finishing up the last bits of the ant’s food while CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, and ABC show up to the government house he is in (which just provide pictures of the shivering grasshopper happens to be the ant’s old house), crumbles next to a video of the ant in his comfortable around him because he doesn’t maintain it. home with a table filled with food. America is The ant has disappeared in the snow. Can you imagine this guy going 80 mph on his way to Dallas stunned by the sharp contrast. The grasshopper is found dead in a drug-re- with these balloons trailing a few yards behind him? How can this be, that in a country of such lated incident and the house, now abandoned, wealth, this poor grasshopper is allowed to is taken over by a gang of spiders who terror- “Bet ya’ can’t make it a 100 miles without suffer so? ize the once peaceful neighborhood. an Officer of the Law ruining all your fun.” Kermit the Frog appears on Oprah with the MORAL OF THE STORY: Instructions for a fun time on the interstate ... Be careful how you vote in 2010 that is if grasshopper and everybody cries when they Step 1. Tie balloons to car. we still have a two party system and have sing, ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green.’ Step 2. Drive like a bat. ACORN stages a demonstration in front of the the right of choice! Step 3. Watch people freak out!!!! “Excellence from Design through Validation”

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2012 East 33rd St. • Erie, PA 16510 !” 814.898.4321 • Fax: 814.899.5671 New Member Inside & Out Pete Ameno Innovation • Service • Quality by Jan Stachelek Pete Ameno officially became a EYC mem- age 19, and Joey, age 16. Michael has always ber on July 21, 2009, but Pete and Kelly Ameno had an interest in the business. Since he was “Since 1973” have been frequent guests over the years and about five, he was often seen accompany- really enjoyed their times at the Club. I recently ing his Dad on business calls. It was natural had the opportunity to sit down and chat with that when he graduated from high school, he them regarding their decision to join and their would happily join the family business. Don’t New Erie Bank office located at West 26th Street and Asbury Road. experiences as Club members to date. know about Joey yet, but at sixteen, I am sure Kelly has a lifelong affinity with the water. he has other things on his mind. The Ameno’s P.O. Box 1848 • Erie, PA 16507 • 814.454.3676 • FAX 814.454.2100 Her father, who passed away last year after a have four dogs, a Golden Retriever, two Pugs, long battle with MS, was an avid water skier, and a four pound Yorkie that rules the roost! as was her mother. Kelly recalls stories her EYC member Judy Emling, a friend and run- parents performing great feats of skill on the ning partner of Kelly’s, has greatly facilitated water, sometimes with only one ski. She loves their transition as Club members, introducing being near the water and says that the atmo- them to just about everyone, as only Judy can sphere at the Club is perfect for the relaxation do, and making sure they feel welcome at all time both she and Pete need. Pete apparently times. Pete and Kelly love the atmosphere at agrees because they were not members for the Club. They say that members and staff even a month before they purchased EYC are all very friendly, the food and service are member Bob Stratton’s 18ft. Seadoo jet boat. great, and they look forward to attending one They both say it is nearly impossible to be at or more of our special events for members. the Yacht Club watching all the boats and not Kudos for the EYC and for members like Judy get that boaters “fever” we all know so well. Emling. We all need to take the time to make Pete and Kelly are self-employed locally and new members feel welcome. If you are one run a very busy business that encompasses the such member, and you would like to tell me creation of signs, letters, graphics, and custom about your experiences at the Club, contact vinyl wraps for cars, boats, golf carts, and just me via my e-mail or phone number in the Log, about anything else. In addition to that, Kelly and I will be more than happy to chat with has home-schooled their two sons, Michael, you.

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T his past August, on one of the rare Give ‘em a wide berth. No matter how perfect Saturdays of the summer, our fast and powerful your boat may be it is family and some friends spent the day simply not nice to cruise full speed close wakeboarding. We were in the part of to another boat throwing a tidal wave of Presque Isle Bay known to wake board- a wake in their general direction. And by ers and water skiers as “the lane” – an the way, if it’s a sailboat race that’s going area that’s just outside the “no wake” on, the racers really won’t like it if you cut buoys off the Peninsula where the wa- right in front of them giving them a large The Wave simply states “we’re all ter is about as flat as it gets. wake to maneuver over. Much of the learning is just good manners and common sense. out here together and just in case Now there is a certain unwritten eti- The polite thing to do when approaching we need each other. quette in the lane, that says when a boat is pulling a rider along the lane, other Stay Clear while overtaking another boat. Do not hit the boaters will stay out of their way and wait Goes Yachting! Be a good neighbor. Whether you’re The Captain’s Always Right? Aargh! other boat with a large wake. their turn. Needless to say, most skiers by Aimee Nicolia anchoring off the beach for the day, or Some lists of yachting etiquette will tell and boarders don’t take kindly to other tying up to a mooring at another harbor, you that the captain of a ship is always boats that don’t follow this simple Emily rule.Emily PostPost you should always leave a reasonable right. And if the captain is ever wrong, re- No dirty shoes mate! It’s customary in But can you really blame them if no one distance between your boat and the near- fer back to the last one. But in general, ever told them the etiquette of the lane? yachting etiquette to take off your shoes when coming aboard a yacht. The reason est neighboring boat. Be sure to provide the captain does in fact speak first for the The same can be said of so many sports enough room for both their boat and yacht and its passengers and make the fi- and hobbies, including the world of yacht- being of course is so that you won’t dam- age or bring dirt onto the nice clean deck yours to swing from their anchor lines nal decisions. And hopefully he will in fact ing in which there is a traditional code of without hitting. And the personal space be right. Whether he is or not, tradition etiquette that is to be passed on from one of the boat. However, most boat owners today would probably be happy to have thing is kind of important too. It’s like go- states that when the drinks are poured generation to the next. But for those of us ing to a movie theater and having the only (in port of course) the captain’s mug is who may be feeling a little rusty, here’s a guests simply wear the appropriate shoes. That means no black soles, which can other people there sit right in front of you. always poured first. And the first toast is quick primer. Really? So why anchor closer to another always for the ladies. Now that’s a rule I Permission to board Cap’n? We leave black scuffmarks on the deck, and no high heals for safety reasons if nothing boat than necessary? think most captains can live with! used to jokingly have our kids say in their Being a good neighbor in a marina also You know, when it comes right down best pirates’ voices “permission to come else. It’s best to wear either deck shoes or sneakers with white soles. means not peeking into others’ portholes to it, in order to be considered a polite Keep her clean. It’s traditional for and hatches, not being overly loud or ob- boater, all you really need to do is to be boats to have some type of “Welcome noxious, especially late in the evening or thoughtful and courteous. And if you can Aboard” mat at the entrance of the boat, early in the morning, and keeping your follow that simple rule, you’ll have the often adorned with the name of the boat. hands off of other peoples boating equip- kind of manners that would make even This really isn’t just for decoration. Guests ment. That said, when a boat is coming Emily Post proud! should use the carpet to make sure their into dock, it is a friendly courtesy to help shoes are clean. After all that, if you still deck of their boat clean, and they tend to a boat or overtaking a boat, is to go wide them by handing them one of their dock should happen to leave dirty footprints, it’s appreciate a guest that helps keeps it that and slow down a little. And the boat with lines. polite to clean them up. Many boat own- way. Along those same lines, if as a guest more maneuverability, such as a power- Mind the Captain’s every word or it’ll be the ers are very particular about keeping the you happen to bring a bottle of wine or boat as compared to a sailboat under sail, Gangplank ta’ shore with ya’. food onto a boat, avoid bringing red wine, should always give way to the boat with messy food, or anything else that would less maneuverability. soil the captain’s pretty boat. Moor rules? If you should happen to Permission to Come Aboard? Stay Clear. When leaving or returning need to moor up alongside another boat, to the dock, often times guests are eager you should first ask for permission to do aboard captain?” when visiting another to help out by jumping up and trying to so, much like asking permission to board a boat. But all kidding aside, it’s just com- grab the dock or dock lines. Unless you’re yacht. I’ve also been told, that when given mon courtesy to have permission to enter a regular crewmember or the captain permission to moor alongside another Remember: A Pink Sky at night is a what is some else’s private property. Just specifically asks you to do something, it’s boat, you should always give the other sailor’s delight ... red sky in morning is as you would not enter another person’s best to just sit back and stay out of their boat the line to tie off to their cleat first; a sailor’s fair warning! house without being invited in, you really way. They probably have a system that you would then take other end of the line to should not board a yacht without asking works better without passengers messing take up the slack and tie off to your cleat. or being invited. Welcome Aboard Mat. it up!

28 Emily29 November December Calendar of Calendar of The following regular members of the Erie Yacht Club have been nominated Club Events Club Events for the indicated office. The following slate of candidates is for consideration 1st Champagne Sunday Brunch 5th Members Christmas Dinner Dance by the regular members at the Annual Meeting on November 20, 2009. 11-2pm • $12.95 Party • 7pm start with dinner at 8pm NFL Football with the NFL Ticket Live Music from Lake Effect 1pm • All Games are on! COMMODORE - ELECT ONE: 6th Champagne Sunday Brunch Thomas Trost 2nd Monday Night Football 11-2pm • $12.95 VICE COMMODORE - ELECT ONE: Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! NFL Football with the NFL Ticket All for $2.00 at halftime 1pm • All Games are on! Gerry Urbaniak 7th EYC Racing Fleet Banquet REAR COMMODORE - ELECT ONE: Club Closed for Food Service in 7th Monday Night Football David Heitzenrater the PM Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! All for $2.00 at halftime FLEET CAPTAIN - ELECT ONE: 8th Champagne Sunday Brunch Matthew Niemic 11-2pm • $12.95 13th Champagne Sunday Brunch NFL Ticket 1pm • All Games are on! 11-2pm • $12.95 BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ELECT TWO: NFL Ticket 1pm • All Games are on! William Hertel 9th Monday Night Football Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! 14th Monday Night Football Robert Nelson All for $2.00 at halftime Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! Barry Stamm All for $2.00 at halftime Eugene Ware 14th South African Wine Tasting Dinner 15th Dinner with Santa • 6pm NOMINATING COMMITTEE - ELECT THREE: 15th Champagne Sunday Brunch Douglas Beers 11-2pm • $12.95 19th Breakfast with Santa• 10am P/C Pete Gorny NFL Ticket 1pm • All Games are on! 20th Champagne Sunday Brunch Dennis Crotty 16th Monday Night Football 11-2pm • $12.95 Jamie Taylor Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! NFL Ticket 1pm • All Games are on! All for $2.00 at halftime 21st Monday Night Football To assist you in your evaluation of these candidates, each of the nominees was 18th Turkey Bawl • 5-9pm Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres All for $2.00 at halftime asked to prepare a statement for your consideration. These statements follow. Dinner Specials and Motown 24th Club closed at 3pm Please plan to attend the Annual Meeting on Friday, November 20th at 7:30pm Entertainment with Breeze to vote for the candidates of your choice. 20th Annual Meeting 7:30pm 25th Christmas • Club closed Food Service until 7pm The Officers and Board of Directors thank the following Board members who have 27th Champagne Sunday Brunch completed their terms on the Board for their dedicated service to the Club: 22nd Champagne Sunday Brunch 11-2pm • $12.95 11-2pm • $12.95 NFL Ticket 1pm • All Games are on! P/C DAVE ARTHURS, GREG GORNY AND MATT NIEMIC NFL Ticket 1pm • All Games are on! Also Nominating Committee members: 28th Monday Night Football Chairman P/C FRITZ CURTZE, mickey mcmahon, P/C JOHN MUROSKY, 23rd Monday Night Football Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! P/C BOB ALLSHOUSE, P/C ANDY HANKS AND P/C KERRY SCHWAB Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! All for $2.00 at halftime All for $2.00 at halftime 31st Firecracker New Years Eve Party 26th Thanksgiving • Club Closed with Hors d’oeuvres, Blackjack SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT and Live Music from Manhattan The minutes of the 2008 Annual Meeting and the 2009 complete Financial Statement will be 29th Champagne Sunday Brunch Casual Dress • $26 per person made available for members to pick up on November 10th, 2009 in the Club’s front office. 11-2pm • $12.95 NFL Ticket 1pm • All Games are on!

30th Monday Night Football Wings, Pizza & Hot Dogs! All for $2.00 at halftime THOMAS TROST, Commodore DAVID HEITZENRATER, Rear Commodore I would like to thank the membership of the EYC for the opportunity to serve you as your next Com- I thank you all for your past support and believe we have had many positive accomplishments dur- modore and thank you for the support your have given me over the past three years. It has been an honor ing a very busy 2009 filled with numerous issues. Significant items included the formation of the Erie and my pleasure to serve you as your Vice Commodore this past year. It has been a fast three years with Yacht Club Foundation. Its success will not only improve but help shape the future direction of EYC many accomplishments from the facelift of the front entranceway to the addition of a roof at the light- boating programs. We also completed the basin construction loan swap at 4.82 % which will save house, of which has been the setting of many weddings, parties and sunsets, and, of course, the basin thousands of dollars over the life of our loan when interest rates climb as expected. We made an reconstruction project. The basin reconstruction project is still moving ahead of schedule with G and H overdue major purchase for the yard, a larger tractor with a sweeper attachment that became very dock scheduled to be completed by Opening Day 2010 attributable to the skills and continuous effort useful with the several rain storms flooding the road and grounds. We initiated joint talks with the City of our numerous EYC volunteers. Your Bridge and Board has worked hard this past year to improve the and Port Authority not only for the repair of Ravine Drive but for the upgrade of the underlying drainage financial condition of your Club by reducing costs. I will, to the best of my ability, keep the improvements systems for the long term solution to the problem. As a result, the Port Authority members agreed to coming over the next year while overseeing Club operations. do the repairs and seek funding for its reconstruction so at this writing we anxiously await action on the road however we will continue our pursuit of this major issue. I thank you the Bridge, Board and membership for your continued support as we hold the course at the Our Grounds Committee also had many accomplishments including construction the Lighthouse ADA finest yacht club on the Great Lakes! ramp, refurbishing the picnic shelter, instillation of the kitchen area fencing and safety concerns, the parking curbs and the permitting and placement of the basin entrance buoys plus the normal grounds Respectfully, issues. Thomas Trost I again thank you for your past and future consideration and look forward to the challenges of the Rear Commodore position.

GERRY URBANIAK, Vice Commodore MATTHEW NIEMIC, Candidate for Fleet Captain

This past year was a very gratifying experience as I had the opportunity to spend a good deal of time There is no location on Lake Erie better suited for yachting than the beautiful Presque Isle Bay, and with many of our very hard working staff in the kitchen, dining area, lounge and office. Countless mem- the Erie Yacht Club is the premier yacht club in this region. Our club consists of members with di- bers offered encouragement and advice during the year in dealing with a host of issues. I am grateful to verse backgrounds who have one common interest--boating. This commitment to boating and the all of you for this help and support. When my tenure on the Board and Bridge began many years ago, I fellowship of the sea is the backbone of the club. pledged to work for you, and be an advocate for your expectations. I renew this pledge to you now. I will also continue to work hard for fiscal strength, and development of member services, while As a member of our club, I am honored to be considered for the office of Fleet Captain. I have ac- maintaining our census and encouraging our children to preserve the heritage of maritime activities tively participated on the Erie Yacht Club Board of Directors and many of the EYC committees. The and enduring friendships. My position as Chairman of the Membership Committee will add leverage in progressive direction of the club continues to make our club unique. I have enjoyed working with our mission to attract quality members as membership opportunities become available. I will also work my fellow volunteer members in designing and building the guardhouse, the gate entrance, and the hard to bring a spirit of belonging and involvement to our new members. lighthouse pavilion as well as restoring the old Canoe house. Because I am involved, I am well aware I am proud of this past year’s accumulation of success stories which include new and diverse menu of the importance of our club’s mission. items, delicious meal offerings and presentations, quality services and accurate billing, a host of so many new and improved events, vastly improved profitability, and a staff with renewed vigor for serving My wife, Bridget, and our three children, Caitlin, Cutter, and Jack, have enjoyed our fellow members our members. on the racecourse and at the club’s many social functions. The Reyburn Sailing School provided our I request your support for the position of Vice Commodore in this election, and thank you for the children with life-long boating skills which they continue to build upon as demonstrated by Caitlin opportunity to serve on your Bridge at the Erie Yacht Club. teaching sailing at Chautauqua Institute; Cutter pursuing a degree in maritime transportation at the State University of New York Maritime College in New York City; and Jack being the recipient of the 2009 Opti Star trophy.

If elected to the position of Fleet Captain, I will continue the traditions set forth by the club’s founding members to help promote, encourage, and develop activities associated with boating. With your support, I look forward to continuing to help make the Erie Yacht Club an even better place for all of us to enjoy!

Don’t Forget to Cast your Vote On Friday, November 20th at 7:30 PM

32 33 BARRY STAMM EUGENE WARE ROBERT NELSON WILLIAM HERTEL

I want to thank the Nominating Committee for nominating me I would like to thank the Nominating Committee for considering Dear Fellow EYC members: Dear fellow EYC members, to run for the Board. I have been an active member of EYC since me for a position on the EYC board. I would also like to express I would again like to thank the Nominating Committee for con- 1979, sailing two versions of the STAMMPEDE since 1981, first the my appreciation to the many members and friends at the EYC sidering me for the Board of Directors for the upcoming year at I am honored to be considered by the nominating committee as Baltic 42 and now our Baltic 52. This Club is a very important part who encouraged me to run. the Club. I am about to start my 20th year as an EYC member, a candidate for the Board of Directors. I am proud to be a mem- of our lives as a family as we have spent a great deal of time here With my extensive financial background and board experience and my wife and I continue to enjoy the club every time we are ber of one of the most progressive, yet traditional, yacht clubs over the years. with ten non-profits, I feel I will be able to help the club. As a forty here. Our Friday night dining group is at the Club every Friday. on the Great Lakes. The club keeps getting better: with the new I am vitally interested in seeing our Erie Yacht Club not only con- plus year EYC member, I have been on many committees. The I have continued to serve on the House Committee for the past docks and the basin construction, the Light House, new Gates, tinue to survive, but to THRIVE. One doesn’t have to travel very far most recent committee memberships have been on the financial 4 years, and Dock Committee for one year. My tenure on the Grill Room, Gas Well, Travel lift, and the Log just to mention a up or down this lake to realize that we have a very special Yacht and basin committees. House Committee has given me some good insight into the Club few projects. Club here. We should do everything we can to keep it that way Boating has been a lifelong family activity in the Ware house- operation, including an overview of the employee staffing, em- I take my hat off to the women and men on the committees and to continue to improve upon it in every way we can while hold. As a young boy, my father kept his boat anchored off Fern- ployee training, kitchen operation, food costs, and observing the ac- that have accomplished so much, and pledge to continue their keeping it financially healthy. cliff as long as I can remember. Once I was old enough, member- tivity associated with the bar, grill room, dining room & banquets. drive for family values as the guidelines for boating activities like Now that I have retired from my surgical practice I am very inter- ship in the EYC was, to me, a must do goal. I have not forgotten my experience volunteering in the kitchen, National and local Sailing Regattas, slow pitch wiffle ball games, ested in serving and giving back to this club in a way that would My entire career has been in the financial services area. For and I can appreciate what the club employees go through to Family Picnics, Thursday live music Happy Hour, Family Jam sail- do justice to what the club has meant to me over the years. I have thirty years, I worked at the First National Bank of Pennsylvania make “everything happen once a food order is placed by a mem- ing, raft ups, and all the special events through out the year. a great deal of experience serving on various boards over the before moving into the independent Financial Advisory business ber until we are served”. Over the past twenty six years of boating and fishing I experi- years. I have served on the board of the Hamot Second Century about twenty year ago. I look forward to continuing working with the member volunteer enced two years at Cherry Street Marina, twelve years at Commo- Foundation for many years, and have just completed a two year Fishing, nature and photography have always been my non- dock and basi crew this fall as the club continues with the next dore Perry Yacht Club, and the last twelve years here at the Erie term as Board Chair of that organization. Currently I am serving business interests. Over the last five years, I have written and phase of the dock expansion. I would recommend that all mem- Yacht Club. During the years at EYC, I have served on the Safety as President of the Bayfront Professional Building Board and am had published three books about Presque Isle State Park. Cor- bers come down for at least one Saturday work detail to see what Committee, the Grounds Committee, the Sailing Marks Commit- also the Campaign Chair for the 2009-2010 Capital Campaign for responding with my interest in nature, I am currently President of actually goes on and, to be able to work with other volunteers. tee, and participated in Frolic On the Bay. Our family boat Magic the Sight Center of Northwest Pennsylvania. There are numerous the Presque Isle Partnership, serve on the board of The Friends This will give you a new perspective of the project, and you will can often be seen sailing in the EYC Racing Fleet events, which other board positions I have fulfilled in the past that have allowed of Tom Ridge Environmental Center and am a member of the be able to see how much time is involved and what actually goes seem to make the summers just fly by. me to gain the experience of working with individuals and com- local Audubon. into the construction of the new docks as they are being built. I worked in the Fire Service for thirty six years and during that mittees to get things done. Over the last four years, having worked with the basin commit- I continue to serve on the Erie Western PA Port Authority Ad- time I also earned a degree in Special Education at Edinboro Uni- If you are looking for a committed individual who will work for tee and the Board on the basin project, I have gained an insight visory Board, and also on the USCG-Buffalo/NW PA Region Mari- versity, attended PA State Fire Academy in Lewistown, PA. and the benefit of the membership and the Club then I will fulfill that into the very talented, diverse, and selfless members that make time Security Committee that deals with local port security mat- the National Fire Academy in Emmetsburg, MD. These studies position. up the volunteer side of the Erie Yacht Club. I ask that you vote ters. As a Past Commander of the Erie Power Squadron, I was enabled me to work as a PA State Fire Instructor for some twenty for me at this year’s election and promise I will do the best I can involved as a board member and bridge officer for several years. years. The one thing that stays with me from my teaching expe- Barry D. Stamm, MD serving you on the board. I was also the Chairman of the Public Boating Course, taught by rience is that the proper attitude, training and equipment help the Erie Power Squadron, and helped teach the course at the Erie to bring a project to a smooth completion. I would consider it County Vo-Tech School, over a five year period. As the owner of an honor to help complete projects for the members of the Erie a local industrial security services firm, I have been involved with Yacht Club. Erie businesses for the past 35 years. I feel that my past experiences with these organizations, and my time as an EYC member, may help me as one of your Board of Directors. I would appreciate your support and look forward to my coming years as a member of Erie’s premium club facility. Thank You for your consideration.

34 35 JAMIE DOUGLAS TAYLOR BEERS SharingSharingsubmitted by Bob Becker Fellow EYC Members: When I was asked to run for a position on the Nominat- My name is Jamie Taylor and ing Committee it was with an I am asking for your vote to enthusiastic yes that I agreed. be elected to the Nominat- Having been a past chairman ing Committee. I have been of the Nominating Committee, I an active EYC member for fully understand the responsibil- 30 years and it would be an ity and dedication involved with honor to serve again on this serving on this committee. committee. As a member of As a 20 year plus member of the 2002 Nominating Commit- the Erie Yacht Club, I have also tee, I have experience with the selection process of the yacht club’s served as the Chairman Reyburn Sailing Program, as well as numer- He ordered one hamburger, one order of future leadership. ous other committees. I look forward to another term on the Nomi- French fries and one drink. nating Committee, and would appreciate your vote. Then the old man unwrapped the plain ham- Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Erie Yacht Club. I own the Sailing Vessel Station Break, and sail her all over the Great burger and carefully cut it in half. He placed Lakes. I am employed by Lilly Broadcasting, and when Presque Isle one half in front of his wife. He then carefully Sincerely, Bay is frozen, I reside in Millcreek. counted out the French fries, dividing them Jamie Taylor into two piles and neatly placed one pile in I’d Appreciate Your Support, front of his wife. Doug He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them. As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people around them kept looking over and whispering. You could tell they were thinking, “That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them.” As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old P/C PETE DENNIS man said they were just fine. They were used GORNY CROTTY to sharing everything. The surrounding people noticed the little old Dear Fellow Members, I thank the nominating com- lady hadn’t eaten a bite. She sat there watch- mittee for having the faith in ing her husband eat and occasionally taking In the 30+ years I have been me to hold office within this turns sipping the drink. a member of the Erie Yacht fine organization. Again the young man came over and begged Club, I have seen many ma- I am a graduate of Gannon them to let him buy another meal for them. jor changes. One thing that University and President of This time the old woman said “No, thank you, has not changed in our Club Crotty Insurance Agency. Be- we are used to sharing everything.” is steady progress in a posi- ing an EYC member since 1987 As the old man finished and was wiping his tive direction. When I look has afforded me an excellent face neatly with the napkin, the young man at all the financially strug- understanding of what our again came over to the little old lady who had gling clubs all throughout the members not only want but de- yet to eat a single bite of food and asked “What country and all the marinas serve from their Club. Through is it you are waiting for?” with 20% empty slips, I conclude our Officers, Board, and Managers the years I have been active on several of the Club’s committees and She answered, “The teeth.” have it right. We are on or close to budget this year, our slips are have participated in many Club sponsored activities and fund rais- full, our membership is growing and getting younger, and we have a ing charitable events. I have enjoyed the Club, seen many wonderful social schedule that offers entertainment from young children to old and exciting progress being made. Through these many years I’ve sailors like my friends. The club cannot please everyone all the time learned what it takes and the kind of people we need to continue our and it is useless to try. We will always have 5% complainers just like growth and solve the Club challenges in the future. every organization I have ever known. Over the years we’ve owned many boats including our current 32 ft. Our strengths have always been our diversity and willingness to Marinette which my wife Janice and I frequently enjoy with friends Enrich volunteer. As a past employer told me years ago,” If you just go use and family at the EYC. your club and don’t offer to help run it, you’re a load”. That is why I would very much appreciate your consideration for this most Your LOG. I agreed to run for nominating committee. 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