Waterline November 2019 North East River Yacht Club www.neryc.com Follow us on Saturday November 2 – Commodore’s Ball Saturday November 9 – Work Day 9am Friday Nov 8 – Birthday/Anniv/New Member Nite Friday Nov 15 BOG meeting 7pm "FALL" RESTAURANT HOURS Thursdays 5pm-9pm Fridays 5pm-10pm Friday & Saturday "Happy Hour" 5pm-7pm Saturday 5pm-10pm Sundays 10am-2pm Brunch 1 From the Commodore Hello members of NERYC -. October was an action- packed month of activities, as usual. We kicked of the month with an awesome and well attended Progressive Dock Dinner on the Waterfront and bon fire. This lead immediately the next day into the Annual General Meeting conducting the important business of the club. Fleet Captain Claire Brechter lead the fleet down the Sassafras to Georgetown for a chili cook off and fun filled evening of games with “red solo cups”. And, red solo cups are associated with boating and shenanigans, therefore you know we had a fun time. Next, Judy Herman organized a “31 Fundraiser event and NFL football Sunday”. Thanks Judy. The fun won’t stop there, next up is the Predicted Log Race party and the spooky Halloween party. All the while, NERYC hosted 3 back to back to back outside events for graduation and birthday parties. And let’s not forget the Jr Sail regattas. Rain or shine, wind or no wind; these kids are great to watch and continue a winning attitude, thanks coaches, parents and volunteers. The club could not be busier. So what is next……….dare you ask? The annual Commodore’s Ball Saturday November 2…..hosted by Dave and Peggy Brzezowski to celebrate our annual tradition of the “Change of Watch” for the bridge officers of the club and new committee chairpersons. Workday schedule for November 9th. Bring your work gloves, rakes, and energy. Let’s get the club in winter shape. As the outgoing Commodore for NERYC, I would like to take this time to thank the awesome team of fellow Bridge Officers, Committee Chairpersons, Program Managers, Volunteers and our dedicated Staff. I am looking forward to the next year and the challenges that lie ahead of us and supporting our new Commodore Matt Sheldrick. I am filled with hope and enthusiasm that our next Commodore has a strong team ready to take on these challenges. And continue the great work needed to maintain our club into the year and beyond. I look forward to my next role as Past Commodore and make the promise to continue to do my best for the betterment of the club and enhance the member experience. To all the NERYC membership I thank you for your precious time, thank you for your energy, thank you for your patience and most importantly thank you for your friendship. We have a great club to enjoy the sport of yachting, a great club supporting the education of youth sailing and a great club for social activities. Thank You Brian Fuchs, Commodore, NERYC 2 3 Birthdays NEW MEMBER/BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY NIGHT! New Members, September Birthdays & Anniversaries 1 David Webb Celebrate with friends and enjoy music and dancing! 3 Dave Anderer Friday, November 8 in the Burgee Lounge 3 Mark Brown 3 Jessica Tipton 5 Len Ardieta Anniversaries 5 Diane Folger 5 Wendy Sheldrick 7 Peggy Brown 6 Bob & Cindy Gamble 7 Cathy Smagala 17 Jon & Lynn Fowler 7 Marie Starr 21 Jane Fox & Stover 8 Sara Kirk Babcock 8 Jenn Lotter 22 Larry & Chris Babich 10 Lori Lukeman Stop in for your free new 11 Audrey Edwards member, birthday, and/or 25 Neil & Mary Campbell 12 Don Colanero anniversary drink! 28 Tom & Diane Zalewsk 13 Diane Zalewski 15 Kay Brawley Welcome New Members: 15 Chris DeHart 17 Ceil Keenan 18 James Spaulding 18 Selina Trainer 21 John Carey 21 Cheryl Franklin 22 Judy Burr 23 Steve Young 24 Stephanie Wagner 26 Ellie Bailer 26 Reuben Clark 26 Gerald Sauder 26 Betty Sprague 29 George Keahey 29 Dean Walters 30 Miriam Davis 4 From the Fleet Captain – Glenn Davis is assuming the Fleet Captain role- stay tuned for a fabulous cruise season in 2020. Notes from the Sail Chair, Julie Cottage November – a month to gather our warm memories of the year we’ve enjoyed and reflect on what we are grateful for as we approach Thanksgiving. The warmth of the sun can still recall summer, and the snap of the autumn air reminds us of the winter fast approaching. Our adult racing series have wrapped up for the 2019 season, and our thanks go out to Treasurer Chris Reno for all his help with the Spring and Fall series, score keeping, and course set up and support. Wes Dinsel has our thanks for another successful NERYC Invitational regatta and Wednesday Night Beer can series. Our Dock master Rick Hanson brought a new event to NERYC and the Upper Bay with the Moonlight Run race, and Bob Brechter extended a hand to members who wanted to learn more about the sport at our Club. We are appreciative of what you did to help us have those good times! For the tireless hours Sharlene Wilkins, Gil Louw, and Mike Wagner give to our junior sailing program, even when the season is at rest, and to the families who engage their children, and the parents who pitch in and help too, we say thank you – for all of it! For the vitality and optimism the University of Delaware’s sailing team brings, as well as their can-do attitude and partnership in projects, we are glad you are part of our community. If giving is part of your holiday tradition, there are two new charities to consider, and they are related to our junior program. The first one grew out of our junior program’s need - North East River Youth Sailing Foundation (NERYSF), a separate entity, has received its 501(c)3 status, making it a tax-exempt organization, so gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The mission of NERYSF is to facilitate the sailing opportunities to youth on the Upper Chesapeake. This new foundation will allow our junior sailing program to apply for grants unavailable to NERYC, and encourages tax-deductible donations. Checks can be mailed to PO BOX 694 North East, MD 21901. Questions about other kinds of donations or for information can be emailed to: [email protected]. All funds raised will be put to very good use for local junior sailing. The second home club charity is a new concept developed by one of our very own young sailors. Read on (sent out to Chesapeake sailing programs) … Hello. My name is Isabella Webb. I am a high school and summer 420 sailor with the North East Team for many years. As I experience more on the water, I have begun to notice how difficult it can be for some sailors who may be struggling to come up with the right gear for the season. With your help, I would like to begin a collection of gently used/outgrown sailing gear. I plan to gather gear at the upcoming regattas and in the spring. I will create an inventory of the gear collected. (As you see fit, I can send any collected gear to you for distribution to under equipped sailors in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Would you please distribute the attached flyer to the members of your sailing team and perhaps your club at large to spread the word? If you have any questions or additional ideas/suggestions please contact me at @[email protected]. Thank you so much for your help! Best Regards, Isabella Webb 5 As you are packing up your summer gear, please keep Isabella’s project in mind. She will take your outgrown or extra gear and make sure it gets a good home with a young sailor. I am glad to see that our kids have such a love of the sport that they are working to help others enjoy sailing too. The collection starts now and I am sure to remind you about this in the Spring too. This November the new BOG will be installed, and I will go into my second year. Thank you to my fellow board members for helping along the way this past year. Here comes 2020 ☺! In closing, we have so much to appreciate at NERYC, a wonderful place, a wonderful community. The following words seem a good way to leave you at the Waterline … There are good ships, And there are wood ships, The ships that sail the sea. But the best ships, Are friendships, And may they always be. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Julie Cottage, Sail Chair October 26 the our final day of high school sailing for the 2019 season — the Championships at BCSC. Many sailors have participated this season to push the team into the Championship event, and today’s team members – Skylor Sweet, Jamie Cottage, Lilliana Webb & Jake Crandall fought hard and prevailed, taking First Place overall ! Congratulations to all our high school sailors for a great 2019 Fall Season. More photos at the end of the waterline. Thank you to Mike Wagner for all you do for our young sailors. 6 On Saturday 9/28 we hosted the CBYRA Fall Opti Regatta. Fifteen boats participated in the RWB fleet and ten Boats participated in the Green fleet. Luca Webb of NERYC won the Red Fleet and overall in the RWB Fleet. Robbie Herzog of SSA won the White Fleet Sam De Los Reyes of AYC won the Blue Fleet Ben Gendell of AYC won the Green Fleet On Saturday and Sunday Sept 28 and 29 the University of Delaware (whom we host at NERYC) held their McCurdy Memorial Regatta.