AUGUST 2017 The monthly publication of Jackson Park Yacht Club This newsletter is interactive. Roll over for LINKS. Pam Rice, Editor May need to download for Interactivity. Unknown Lady Mise En Place Finishes 4th in Section8 | Finishes 5th in Cruising 3 ••••••••••••••••••• Congratulations to all of the crew who participated. Welcome home to Mischief and Witchcraft. jazzFest Gold Star Regatta Event — Smooth Sailing On Saturday, July 29, 2017, the Chicago Police Sailing Association in conjunc- tion with the Chicago Area Sail Association will hosted the first annual Gold Star Regatta at the Jackson Park Yacht Club. In addition to a competitive dis- tance regatta (which was cancelled due to small craft warnings), the event in- Would you like to enjoy a cluded a family friendly post-race party with beverages, local food trucks, the beautiful evening sitting mounted police, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Police Department, the outside at the Jackson Park CPD Marine Division, the US Coast Guard, entertainment and much more. Activities throughout the day will benefit families of first responders who have Yacht Club? fallen in the line of duty or have been catastrophically injured. Come experience Harvey started the Chicago Police Sailing Association in March 2016 in the hope of encouraging more law enforcement officials to take up the pastime. the sounds of He’s hoping to further this cause with the Gold Star Regatta. Proceeds from the regatta are slated for police charities, including the Yvonne Stroud Brotherhood for the Fallen, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and the 100 Club of Chicago. for our annual Jazz Fest Saturday April 12th @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Food prepared by Mario & Lila of Terrace Grill Oven-baked Louisiana Chicken Lemon Butter Catfish Fillet Sweet Potatoes Stewed Cabbage Red Beans & Rice Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya Cornbread Sheet Cake Watermelon Lemon Iced Tea Photos: Carlton 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Music performed by Yvonne Stroud ••••••••••••••••••• Please make a reservation by Thursday, August 3rd at: Aug 5 & 6 Gratt/Raske Memorial Regatta https://jpycjazzfest2017.eventbrite.com JPYC Marches in Hyde Park 4th of July Parade Reports by Ann Dillenback: Photos: Vern Estes Boat Safety & Training Classes at SSYC July 17, 2017 - August 27, 2017 Course Fee $35 for 12 classes plus graduation. For more information, go to https://www.evite.com/ event/02D7S5XZBWIIWY- QYCEPHNL343J3TQA/ rsvp?utm_campaign=send_shar- able_link&utm_medium=shar- able_invite&utm_source=NA OR http://www.ssyachtclub.com/ events.html Movies on the Water Friday, July 21 at 8p Put on your swim suit and blow up that floatie. JPYC is hosting its first Movie on the Water featur- ing Deepwater Horizon (2016) with Mark Wahlberg. Latin Night Saturday, July 22nd POPCORN PARTY HOSTED BY ROSEMARY & DICK SNOW 5pm-7pm Donation of $8. Enjoy a few refreshments before dinner. TACO BAR NIGHT PREPARED BY MARIO & LILA OF TERRACE GRILL 6pm-8pm Cost $17 or prepaid plus $5. Soft shell corn tortillas with your choice of: asada (marinated steak) carnitas (seasoned steamed pork) grilled chicken breast grilled fish Garnish tacos with your choice of lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onions, sour cream, shredded cheese, limes and Mario’s salsa. Every meal includes black bean salad, (continued) Photos: Carlton Gold Star Regatta event ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Chiaka Patterson — Raising of the Teaching sailing and kayaking to Share America Exchange students from China. Twelve new sailors at the Jackson Park Yacht Club. Thanks to Launching James Des Jardins and crew for also taking out a group. Dock Need Ice? Would you like to purchase ice? There’s a new procedure. Mem- bers need to get a key from the ice house, sign for the number of bags, and return the key to the ice house. Members will be billed at a later date for ice. $2 for each bag of ice Reports by Ann Dillenback: JPYC —Etcetera...etcetera...etcetera mexican rice, pico de gallo, chips and homemade rice pudding. DANCING 7pm - 11pm Free Let’s dance the night away with friends and family at Jackson Park Yacht Club. Whether you’re a sea- soned dancer or brand new, every- one is welcome to try their best at salsa, merengue, mambo, bachata, tango and more. You won’t want to miss it! Photos: Stan Hill Sign Up for Race Art Exhibit featuring Sculptor Carol Lett and her bust of Jack Lyle. Committee Help support fallen officers, first responders and their families! Space is still available to assist with Race Committee for the Gold Star Re- gatta on Saturday, July 29th! Simply sign up at: https://goo.gl/forms/43z- rYTRujHxPW5gw2. Volunteers Needed for Gold Star Regatta Celebration Saturday, July 29th Would you like to assist with the fun of visiting racers, guests and families of fallen officers and first responders at Jackson Park Yacht Club? We will Photos: Deb Farino Photo: Deb Fouts be hosting a fun-filled event perfect Marilyn and Bart Hoglund at Opening Day Deb Fouts in South Haven for the whole family complete with: *carnival games *non-alcoholic beverages *storybook readings *tatoos If you’re interested in volunteer- ing, please sign up on the bulletin board or email Ann Dillenback at [email protected]. More details to follow. (continued) Jim and Beverly kayaking early in the season. JPYC — Blues Fest 2017. Great music, Reports by Ann Dillenback: Wednesday Night Racing Great Crowd, and Beautiful Weather Racing will resume on Wednesday, Photos: Vern Estes July 26th. Note: No Wednesday night race or food service by our Sea Scouts on Wednes- day, July 19th. JPYC invited to celebrate 125 years of ColYC July 28-30, 2017 The doors and docks at the Columbia Yacht Club are open to Jackson Park Yacht Club members. Enjoy great food, parties, fun-filled activities and more. For free docking Friday and Saturday register by July 24th at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ ColYC-CruiseIn For more information, go to: http:// www.columbia125.org/ The Galley is Now Open! Saturday Brunch 9a-2p ($14 or prepaid) Sunday Brunch 9a-2p ($14 or prepaid) Would you like to host a popcorn party? There are still some available dates! Simply sign up at https://goo.gl/ forms/8bSPy1ZZ1ywG5Xax1. Also, please assist with supporting our Gal- ley needs. If you notice missing items (i.e., paper towels, plastic ware, keurig, etc.) from the galley, please take a moment to locate the galley checklist located on the galley fridge to check off any items that need replacing. Your assistance is much appreciated. If you are interested in being a part of the Galley Committee or have any sugges- tions, please contact Leticia Ransom at [email protected]. Note: As a courtesy to Mario & Lila, members and guests are to stay away from the kitchen area when they are providing services (Saturday/Sunday (continued) CASRA Attracts New Racers Reports by Ann Dillenback: CASRA is hosting several new races this year. If you’d like more informa- tion, go to their website at chicagosailracing.org or follow them on: 7a-3p & Saturday 5p-9p). Saturday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChiSailRacing dinner pricing may differ for our special Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chisailracing events such as the Gold Star Regatta, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChiSailRacing Island Party, Blues Fest, Jazz Fest, Clam Chicago Junior Race Week June 30-July 2 for youth ages . For more in- Bake, etc. formation, go to chicagojrw.com. Follow Junior Race Week on: JPYC supports SSYC Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoJRW Let’s support our neighbors at Southern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoJRW/ Shore Yacht Club! The Southern Shore Join the Chicago Area Sail Racing Association today to receive regular Yacht Club (6401 S. Richard Dr.) locat- announcements at http://chicagosailracing.org/. ed in the Inner Harbor welcomes JPYC members for the following: ••••••••••••••••••• Steak Fry (6p-9p) Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 10 Welcome New Members House Parties Aug 4 Congratulations and welcome to our new members: Donald Turner, Jose Luau Party Aug 19 Valdez, and Desiree Griffin. (date may change) Connect With Members Please keep this confidential. Our members contact information is avail- Save the Date Friday, July 28 at 6:30p able on our website. Simply hover over Membership, click on Member Would you like to raise funds for Log In, click on 4 Members Only and put in: the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing username: member Foundation? Consider attending the password: jackson6400 Independence Gala, A Magical Eve- ning at Galleria Marchetti. For more information, go to www.juddgoldman- sailing.org. Note Cards for Sale from the Sunshine Committee Whether you’d like to purchase stationary or make a tax-deductible dona- tion toward the JPYC Foundation, provide cash or make checks out to the Foghorn For our latest issue of the Foghorn, JPYC Foundation. Order forms are available on the stairwell bulletin board. go to: Thanks for contributing to the future fun at our Club. http://www.jacksonparkyachtclub. org/August2017.pdf Would you like to contribute to the Foghorn? Do you enjoy writing or taking pictures? Do you have any sea-worthy information or tips you’d like to share? Consider writing an article (word doc or text only) or submitting a photo (no larger than 800-1000K) for our Cards come with envelopes. next issue of the Foghorn and for- Contact Kim Webb at [email protected] ward to Pam Rice at pamrice71@ See the entire catalog...CLICK HERE. gmail.com. The deadline is the third week of every month. Please email Pam as soon as possible. Junior Sailing Races Hosted by JPYC Photos: Vern Estes Sailing Lessons: Adult & Women’s Sailing Program Are you looking for a friendly environment to learn how to sail? Look no further.