HOME of the FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE on the BAY 37º 12′ 20″ N 76º 26′ 11″ W August 2020 Volume #40, Number 8
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HOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE ON THE BAY 37º 12′ 20″ N 76º 26′ 11″ W August 2020 Volume #40, Number 8 WWW.SEAFORDYACHTCLUB.COM Hello SYC! We finally got to see each other in person last month. Maybe we should have a new directory made with pictures of everyone wearing their masks. It's sometimes hard to rec- ognize someone who you haven't seen in six months especially when they are wearing a mask. I had to do a few double takes to see and figure out who I was talking to! The twice postponed Flag Raising ceremony finally happened on July 12th. Past Commodore Cecil and Barbara Adcox did a wonderful job of decorating and adapting the event to meet the new Phase 3 guidelines. I guess boating season is finally open! Our new building is finally complete. The Fire Marshall's inspection passed, final inspection with York County passed, and we have a Certificate of Occupancy! It's been a long process but well worth it. The front of our Clubhouse gives an awesome first impression as you're driving onto the Club property. Inside decorating and furnishings are coming along. Junior Sailing got off to a great start (after a two week Coronavirus delay). Thanks Paul Hutter and Red Eilenfield for another great season. Due to the large number of people anticipated and concerns about social distancing on the spectator boats, the end of the year regatta has been canceled. Well, our joyride into Phase 3 didn't last too long. Due to the limitations imposed in the Governor's latest Executive Order 68, we had to postpone the Summer Party (August 1st ) and cancel the next regular monthly dinner (August 18th.). If we should move back into Phase 3, we hope to reschedule the Summer Party to Saturday, August 29th. Mike and Jimmy are also working on the Labor Day Club Cruise to Cape Charles. Hope the plans and state guidelines all align so we can all make that one. Keep tabs of all SYC updates and events on our new Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/139382387447353/ -COVID Commodore Pete Seaford Yacht Club is doing their part to help fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Please read the below questionnaire and decide whether you are relatively safe to participate in our events, or if you should probably stay home! We love seeing everyone, but we have to be smart. COVID - 19 SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Do you have a fever of 99.1 or greater? Yes or No 2. Have you had a fever in the past 2 weeks? Yes or No 3. Do you any have difficulty breathing? Yes or No 4. Do you have nasal or lung congestion? Yes or No 5. Do you have a cough or breathing problems? Yes or No 6. Have you been exposed to anyone who has had flu symptoms in the past 2 weeks? Yes or No 7. Have you been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 virus? Yes or No 8. Have you traveled outside of the United States in the past 8 weeks? Yes or No 9. Do you have flu-like symptoms today? Yes or No If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions… STOP and READ: You may be placing yourself, your friends, family, and others who come into contact with you at high RISK for transmission and contraction of the COVID-19 virus. In accordance with national and state health guidelines, we highly encourage you to either self-quarantine, seek testing, or contact your primary care provider if you are having symptoms. You will not be allowed entry into this club or participation in club activities at this time. Seaford Yacht Club: COVID-19 Guidelines COVID-19 is a virus spread by respiratory droplets traveling from an infected person to others through the air or on exposed contact surfaces. Wearing a mask helps reduce that risk for yourself and others. Please wear your mask to enter the Clubhouse. o Members should also remember to use cough hygiene and hand washing. o Per the Virginia Department of Health masks are recommended to be worn inside or anytime when less than 6’ apart (both indoors and outdoors) o Wear mask until seated at your table. Remove mask for eating and drinking. Social Distancing Protocol o Members that are not part of a family unit should distance at least 6’ apart at all times. o Gathering in an area for long periods without social distancing does not meet guidelines. o Pay attention to social distancing markers on the floor, tables, and lawn. o At the time of publishing this Semaphore, gatherings in VA are limited to 50 people or less o Utilize all available spaces (weather permitting) to encourage social distancing. Outdoors: social distancing still needs to be followed. Click HERE for the full document detailing SYC COVID-19 Guidelines As Hurricane Isaias approaches, I want to ask all slip holders and interested parties to inspect their mooring lines and boats. Dock lines should be doubled, and items that create windage should be removed. I can help if needed. Thanks, Your Dockmaster Kevin MacRitchie - Submitted by Kevin MacRitchie, Dockmaster- Click HERE for updates on Hurricane Isaias from 13 News Now. Single Handed Race, August 22nd The Single Handed Race is a special racing category that includes racing non-stop around the world. That’s pretty extreme. Our around the buoys race is still a challenge for shippers that normally carry several crew and an opportunity for those that do not normally race with dedicated crew. See the race instructions for details. Please note the special safety rules for this race. We still need race sponsor for the 2020 Single Handed Race. Click HERE to access the SYC Race Schedule Click HERE for the race entry form. - Submitted by Tom Feldhaus, Racing Committee Chair- Whether you come by cruiser, sailboat or car, welcome to SYC’s summer cruising season. Cruises can be the highlight of the year for SYC Club members. A great time to get out on the water-and relax with friends at wonderful Chesapeake Bay locations. Our Sail and Power Fleet Captains will set the cruise’s itineraries including planned activities, group meals or happy hours. Please sign up for cruises on this Club website. The Fleet Captains will make the reservations for your boat with the marinas. Seaford Yacht Club Cruises Remaining in 2020 Title Start Date End Date Location Labor Day Cruise 2020 4-Sep-20 7-Sep-20 Oyster Farm Marina – Cape Charles "Stay" Cruise 2020 26-Sep-20 27-Sep-20 SYC Docks Make sure you include your boat name, length, beam,draft and power requirements. Also, let the Fleet Captains know if your plans for arrival or departure differ from the planned cruise itinerary. Let’s see you on our next SYC cruise! - Jimmy Jones & Mike Webb, Fleet Captains- AUGUST HAPPY HOUR We will have a happy hour on August 7th at 6PM. Please bring your favorite dish to share and BYOB. If you are not comfortable with this, feel free to bring your own food for you/your family. Tables will be set up for social distancing. Masks must be worn inside the Club whenever you are not seated at your table. The event will be limited to 50 people or fewer based on Executive Order 68 from the Governor. Please help protect everyone by adhering to social distancing and other COVID-19 guidelines. - Joan & Bill Edmonds, Happy Hour Committee Co-Chairs- AUGUST MONTHLY DINNER: CANCELED due to Executive Order 68 This month’s Monthly Dinner Meeting scheduled for August 18th has been canceled because of the restrictions placed on the Hampton Roads area where gatherings can not be more than 50 people. JULY DINNER MEETING We were able to squeeze in our July Dinner Meeting while we were still in Phase 3. Leah & Jamie Smith (some of our newest members) were the hosts for the dinner. Due to the uncertainty of having the event the dinner was a pot-luck or bring your own food. Members were thrilled to gather together while social distancing and donning masks. Beer and wine were served by members wearing gloves and masks. COVID Commodore Pete officially welcomed our newest SYC was finally able to officially members to the Club. (L to R) Bob & Linda Reviea, welcome Leah & Jamie to the Pete Showalter, and Jamie & Leah Smith Club (at a dinner they happened to be hosting) and give them their official SYC burgee, membership certificate, membership cards, and a key to the Club. We also welcomed our newest members, Bob & Linda Reviea, to the Club and this was their first Dinner Meeting as members. Bob & Linda jumped right in and helped serve wine and beer. Potential member Peter Bauman also attended the Ginger Smith social meeting. Members enjoyed getting to know him. distancing by the Club’s COVID –19 signage. Thank you to all that pitched in to help Leah and Jamie navigate hosting their first event at the Club. COVID Commodore Pete discussed the COVID-19 guidelines for the Club, updated the membership about the construction project, and discussed upcoming events. Members enjoyed checking out the new Barnacle bar and the Clubhouse Linda Reviea & Penny Showalter renovation. It was great to see everyone’s faces (even if it was just their eyes)! gloved and masked up to serve wine. We almost made it BUT the Summer Party on 8/1 had to be postponed due to the Governor’s Executive Order 68 limiting events in Hampton Roads to 50 people or less.