QueenC City Yacht ClubLIPPER October 2007 Whit Webster Whit Meisters from the World Fashion Awards? No, it’s Paul Horne and Geoff Heathcote gettin’ their parrot heads on at the Jimmy Buffet Concert! Board Update/QCYC Info Communications Q C Y C Board 2007 Communications Commodore Moorings The Clipper is published Glen Newbury Tony Pitts Richard Hardy monthly from May to This is my small [email protected] [email protected] October. Contributions farewell speech. If R 416.360.0624 R 416.483.8970 may be submitted to the anyone has seen me B 905.614.4272 x 2201 Grounds publisher via e-mail, fax or speaking at an AGM, F 905.614-1430 Mike Darnborough letter. While an effort will you’ll know I hate Vice Commodore [email protected] be made to publish public speaking. This Jim Thorndycraft R 416.856.4263 submissions, the publisher is also my way to keep reserves the right to edit [email protected] Membership the AGM shorter! R 416-322 5209 material for length and Jacqui Cook suitability. Well, it’s been 4 years Rear Commodore [email protected] and my time is coming Graham Dougall R 416.828.2503 The QCYC FLASH e-mails due. So if you have an [email protected] interest in a Communications Board Position at the Planning are sent out on a regular R 416.233.2277 voice/fax Mary Partridge basis, detailing upcoming club please apply. I’ll likely still be able to contribute B 416.478.4044 to the Clipper if that’s of help. R 416.203.9975 events, last minute changes Fleet Captain Entertainment and items of interest. If the Club at some point wants me, I’ll likely return Gary Hoeg Susan Veenhuizen in a few years, but for a while it’s time for me to focus [email protected] [email protected] To receive and to place more on other volunteer activities, island politics, R 905.471.5492 notices in QCYC FLASH environmental issues and a plan to get involved in Communications Treasurer contact [email protected] the organization of a music festival near Kingston. Glen Newbury Pat Whetung [email protected] There have been many helpers of Communications [email protected] R 416.203-1029 at the club over the last few years but in particular I’d Clipper R 416.366.2345 B 416.423.8492 like to thank Martin Snelgrove, Laurence Glen Newbury F 416.366.5678 F 416.423.8298 Concannon, Elana White, Ken Goodings, Lynn R 416.203.1029 Secretary Kaak and Susan Rollinson. Their help has been Learn to Sail B 416.423.8492 Violet Couch consistent and enormous. Terry Hofkirchner E [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thanks again for having me on the board! I’d be hard R 416.698.7077 R 905.723.1809 Website pressed to identify everything I’ve learned, from House Chair Martin Snelgrove communication skills, patience, tolerance, compro- Yard Chair Ken Owen [email protected] R 416.276.0222 mise, education from people I wouldn’t think had [email protected] E [email protected] anything to teach me, new skills but especially an Steve Hills R 905.567.7224 R 416.203.1032 admiration and respect for how much so many QCYC Flash people volunteer within a community we all love. It’s Laurence Concannon truly been an honour! Past Commodore [email protected] E [email protected] I’d also like to say, personally this has been the best Dwight Hamilton R 416.406.2064 year I’ve seen at the club. The events have been great, Rates for Business Card size (3.5 x 2”) Annual (6 issues) 1x controversy is less than other years, people seem the Member $110 $25 happiest I’ve seen and lots of people are working Advertising Non-member $220 $50 together to make this a great club. I hope it continues The Clipper offers members and non-members of QCYC a cost-effective way to reach that way. an audience of avid sailors. Classified Ads of 20 words or less are free for QCYC members. Ads should be submitted as digital files: Mac quark, eps, pdf, tiff, jpg (for tiff/jpg ensure 300 dpi Have a great winter if I don’t see you! if type, 200 dpi pictures). For information on placing ads for The Clipper, please contact Glen Newbury at any of the numbers listed. Algonquin Island Te l 416.203.0929 E-mail [email protected] Queen City Yacht Club Box 401, Terminal A Fax 416.203.0931 Restaurant 416.203.9007 Toronto, ON M5W 1C2 Website www.qcyc.ca Junior Club 416.203.8274 2 Board Update Commodore Tony Pitts Reflections on 2007 Law 2 (the constitution) by the membership in al injury during launch and haul-out; The Annual Awards January – this marked the end of a long jour- • Despite some setbacks, the Algonquin Queen Banquet will official- ney towards revising a constitution that was continues to operate thanks to the efforts of the ly mark the end of written in 1970; Fleet Captain and staff – we have grown accus- the 2007 sailing and • The Commodore’s Ball in February marking tomed to the extra capacity that this vessel racing season. In the first social activity of 2007 – this function provides. looking back, we had was sold out and everyone had a good time; I must also recognize the behind-the-scenes a lovely spring and • The Sailpast and Banquet to open the sailing efforts of Violet Couch, the Secretary. There is a summer with a full season – what a beautiful day! lot of administrative work that sometimes goes calendar of events unnoticed – thank you! and activities. • A very successful year for membership – we have several new members who will be bring- Sadly, we remember Len Canham, our The most recent setback of a fire in the kitchen ing their boats in next year – we are full! Honourary Commodore, who passed away was a nightmare that all members dread. suddenly at the end of June. We will remember Fortunately, this time, the fire was contained • A record attendance and participation of our his many personal contributions to the club. quickly and caused only minor damage in the Learn to Sail Program; kitchen. Yes, we benefited from lessons learned • A sound financial position allowing for some In closing, I thank the membership for electing in the 2005 fire. The newly installed heat and flexibility in completing some urgent projects; me to a second term as your Commodore. There smoke detectors worked and the outside alarm have been some difficult moments, but many and strobe light quickly attracted the attention to • The terrific events and entertainment all more rewarding ones! the problem. The installed fire box and hoses season; were also functional. The security firm that • The publication of six fabulous Clippers – we monitors our system responded promptly with a rarely highlight this significant news vehicle 911 alarm to Toronto Fire Services and made for the club – new standards of excellence have QCYC 2007 calls to the contact list including myself. I thank been set; and recognize the following members who react- ANNUAL • The on-going community liaison with the ed quickly to the alarm and were on site during Island Community – thanks to Glen Newbury GENERAL and after the fire – Ken Goodings, Lynn Kaak, for playing a lead role in this important area: Jeff Imai, Paul Horne, Pat Whetung, Steve Hills MEETING and Glen Newbury – thank you! I also wish to • The finalization of the Five Year Moorings recognize and thank Don Ferguson who coordi- Plan later this fall – this is always controversial FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007 nated the contractors and repairs so that we were with many different opinions: 1900 TO 2230 back in full operation in five days! Don pays • The finalization of the short and long term Royal Canadian Military Institute attention to detail and it was demonstrated here. plan – this is the first time in years that we have 426 University Avenue Individual Chairs will report on their respective so much documentation and detail that will be program areas in this Clipper. The entire Board very useful for future Boards; Toronto shares responsibility for our year-end sound • The successful completion of the Balcony ••• financial position. This was achieved by increas- Project – the result of the creativity and energy ing revenues and reducing expenses. In fact, the Dress: of several members and the generosity of Men - jacket and tie or business suit Board has decided to set aside $35K towards the many; eventual repair and stabilization of the Rapids Women - cocktail dress or business Queen that will take place over the next two • A very successful racing program including the attire years. QCYC/NYC LORC Regatta; I thank everyone on the Board for their contribu- • The finalization of House Plans for the ground tions and personal commitment this year. To me, floor layout and men’s washroom: some of the highlights included: • The sound and safe management of the yard • The final approval of the amendments to By- operations – there exists a high risk for person- 3 News Stars:Stars: It’sIt’s allall aboutabout levellevel racing...racing... andand havinghaving funfun by Jim Finch Wednesday late afternoon and the drysail yard photo next page) and brought it to Hamilton for trailor, etc. Because of our island location, John buzzes with last minute repairs, tuning and restoration. delivered these boats by launching them from launching of boats. Skippers and crew alike Now, more than 96 years and over 8,000 Stars the mainland and joining our Wednesday experience the adrenaline rush of readying their later, Star boats continue to be built, but mostly evening race which invariably he won.