VOLUME XII, ISSUE V ERIE YACHT CLUB • P.O. BOX 648 • ERIE, PA 16512 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2002 Reyburn Sailing School A Successful Summer – And MYRA Lives On We can report to Club members that it was modate more kids while, at the same time, en- a successful summer for the Reyburn Sailing hancing the quality of our Reyburn School fleet. School – made possible, in great part, by the Focusing on this enrollment, all Club mem- cooperation of the Board, Mike Lynch, Mike’s bers are reminded that they should act early next House and Grounds staff and the Reyburn spring to enroll their kids in the Program – this School instructors. was a problem for us this year and we want to We experienced a huge enrollment – as a make sure that all of you are aware of this need matter of fact, we were over-subscribed and to act promptly. To facilitate this process, enroll- working from a waiting list at the beginning ment will be available over the Internet begin- of the season. To reduce this waiting list, the ning in April 2003. Based upon our experience Board okayed the purchase an additional 420 over the past several years, the program is ex- sailboat. This purchase, supplemented with an pected to run at full capacity next summer. additional instructor, permitted us to accom- (continued on page 2) Junior Bay Week Eleven members from the Erie Yacht Club’s race team competed in the Inter-Lake Yachting Associations 47th annual Junior Bay Week at Put in Bay, Ohio. There were 167 com- petitors and 96 boats, making this the largest Junior Bay in I-LYA his- tory. Four CFJ’s and one Laser from the EYC raced from Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25 in a steady 12-17 knot breeze. The first two days of racing consisted of the elimination round where the top six boats from each fleet were placing 5th in the Bemis Championship Series in CFJ’s. In the chosen to compete in the Championship Series and the remain- Bemis Commodore’s Series, Mallory Kwialkowski and Meredith ing boats in the Commodore’s Series. Christopher Barrett and Gouriey placed 13th, Chris Simon and Mike Marsh placed 16th, Lexi Richards placed 4th with Brydon Parker and Erin Wolford (continued on page 13) 2 Reyburn Sailing Commodore’s School…and MYRA Report (from page 1) Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped to The Board authorized the purchase of two make my second year as successful as the first! Our Club new Carolina skiffs and motors to update our has been very dependent upon volunteers and it sure safety fleet of chase boats. These boats were shows. All of the visitors rave about how nice our Club is badly needed and worked well throughout and how lucky we are to have it. I find myself doing the the summer. same. We have an exceptional group of members to share Fellow member, Matt Neimick, hand- the good times with. Please keep up the good work. crafted a new trophy which was awarded for Those of you who haven’t been on a committee, step the first time at our annual Awards Dinner forward, give a little back! Next thing you know, you this August – it is large in scale, handsome, might be Commodore! I cannot believe how fast the year and was well received by the kids, parents, has gone. The Annual Meeting is just around the corner. and instructor staff. It will be maintained in I’m voting for Pete Traphagen for Commodore! the Club’s trophy case. Two members stepped forward to help We have a new Secretary-Treasurer. Karen Imig has with our fleet. In response to a letter to all taken over the position for Bobby Johnson. Our thanks members regarding the urgent need for up- DICK ROBERTSON go out to Bobby Johnson for his many years of dedicated COMMODORE dated safety boats, fellow member Bruce service. Good luck to Karen. We are all looking forward Johnson donated his sleek 18-foot power- to working with her. boat to the Reyburn Sailing School. This boat We had an exceptional raft-off party in the marina at the end of July. Tom and Faye Trost is a great compliment to our three Carolina organized the event starting with a scavenger hunt around the bay, ending in the marina skiffs and related safety efforts because it will with the Busse family on the yacht “Honahlee.” The Busse family were the winners of the handle those unusually rough days when the hunt. There were 14 boats that participated, which included both sail and powerboats. Din- skiffs don’t have quite all the traction they ner and refreshments were shared along with boat stories. Sunday morning found more of usually possess. Bruce’s response to our letter the same. We shared coffee, omelets by the yacht “Glory” and sausage cooked and supplied could not have been more generous and ap- by the yacht “Keya.” The ONLY thing missing was the delivery of the Sunday paper! (But preciated. we are working on that for next time!) The entire event was one that we look forward to Jack Schultz surprised all of us with the repeating. donation of his Soling sailboat to the Program And speaking of good times, the EYC-sponsored bowling league is starting up in Septem- – and this is a sailboat with a dark blue hull ber. There is still room for more participants both as regular bowlers and subs. It is every that is about as classy and elegant as any boat other Friday night and a really good time with great people. Come join us. Call Carol Hall can be. We’ll be using this fast and technical for details at 833-2303. boat for our students with appropriate racing I want to thank everyone for your support to Debbie and me; you have made it a great experience and skills. Thank you, Jack. year for us. And Jack’s great gift has a new name – Dick Robertson “MYRA” – in honor of our gracious friend, Commodore Myra Reyburn, who died this past February. Myra, in pleasing similarity to our new Soling, was just as classy and elegant in her role as the mistress of the Reyburn Sailing School. Myra, we know you are now with Nat – kick- back and enjoy your newfound time with that wonderful guy. Eight Bells Thanks, again, to all of you who made this 52nd season so successful. The Flag at the Erie Yacht Club was lowered to Half Mast as we mourn the death of our fellow members. Paul J. Seligson Fred F. Curtze 3 St. Patrick’s Day HHalf-wayalf-way PartyParty Join us on September 12th FOR THE LastLast Happy Hour on the Deck DJ Toby will be here of playing your favorite 2002 2002 music, and of course, We will be there will be dancing, celebrating an drink specials, and Irish Tradition much more! 6 months early! Hope to see everyone there! 4 FROM THE General Manager’s Desk It’s sad to think that the summer is coming to a close because In July, I had there’s still so much fun to be had. I hope that everyone had the the pleasure of opportunity to take advantage of the superior weather we had attending the these last few months, it’s been simply outstanding. wedding of em- On August 2nd, the Club held its Second Annual Cast-a-Way ployees Frank Winning team of: Andy Hanks, Ron Fretwell, Kerry Schwab, Classic Golf Tournament at Culbertson Hills Golf Course. The Messina and Kim Rick Weaver at -11 par winning score of 11 under par was shot by Team RC made up of Testi. Frank’s Rear Commodore been with the Club for over seven years, and Kim for four. Both Andy Hanks, Ron worked here as they attended college, Frank graduating a few years Fretwell, Rick ago and Kim just finishing her degree in nursing at the University of Weaver and P/C Pittsburgh. It just seems like yesterday that I caught them “necking” Kerry Schwab. Not in the parking lot after work and now they’re married – time flies! only did they take This is the second time in the last ten years that two employees have first place with a met and married after meeting at the Club. cash prize of $160, The Club is looking into installing six additional floating docks but they also took for jet skis. These docks will accommodate the larger three and four home two skins for seat skis. Right now we have a waiting list. If you would like to $40. A total of eight add your name to the list, please remember to fill out your teams competed for Boating Use Application (Slip App) when it comes in the mail. the coveted trophy The forms will be mailed at the end of September. and the honor of Fall Haul-out is a good time of year to clean out all those un- being crowned the wanted paints, cleaners and oils pro- Castaways. Second ducts. Don’t forget the Club provides place came in at the disposal containers next to the 8 under par while maintenance garage. there was a tie for The Sunset Happy Hours continued third and 7 under to be a popular event this summer es- par. For many of pecially with the addition of the Crazy the golfers the only Hat, Shirt and Outfit nights. Thanks highlight of the day to all members and their guests for was the free beer provided by our lovely beer cart girl.