March 2000 Monthly Newsletter From the Commodore Board of Directors Commodore Rob Wilson Im. Past Commodore Voldi Maki Opening Day 2000 is now behind participate more?”. Is there Vice Commodore Phil Spletter us and we are into another sail- something about the schedule Secretary Gail Bernstein ing season at the AYC. that could be improved? Would Treasurer Becky Heston During the first se- you more favor different types Race Commander Bob Harden ries race of the of races such as the Night Race Buildings & Grounds Michael Stan year I was again or more informal races such as Fleet Commander Doug Laws reminded of an the Beer Can Races? Is there Sail Training Brigitte Rochard unsettling trend. something that can be done to Participation in all help you get training or crew? AYC events and Any and all suggestions would AYC Staff particularly in the series races con- be appreciated. Please feel free to General Manager Nancy Boulmay tinues to fall off. While we have call me at 346-6925 or E-mail your Office Manager Jay Shaffer more than 450 members there suggestions to rwwilson2@mmm. Caretaker Tom Cunningham were fewer than 50 boats on the com. The next big event for the water on this day. When you di- club is the presentation by ESPN Austin Yacht Club vide this number into the 8 fleets sailing commentator Gary Jobson that were represented, it is evident on April 1. Call the office to re- 5906 Beacon Drive that the quality of competition is not serve a spot as they are filling up Austin, Texas 78734-1428 what it should be. The question I fast. The Spring Regatta follows Office: (512) 266-1336 have for the membership is “What on April 15. Please come out and Office FAX: (512) 266-9804 can be done to encourage you to support these events. Clubhouse: (512) 266-1897 E-Mail & Web Site www.austinyachtclub.org Please check Thanks to Ann Ellzey for the [email protected] great food on Opening Day. A lot the next billing of people were speculating that statement for she had the event catered, but AYC Business Hours actually she made all of the food Tuesday - Friday a new gate from scratch (a huge assortment 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM combination. of baked goods and quiches). Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM It is time to renew your US Sail- Closed Mondays ing membership for 2000. US Sailing Memberships Please fax (266-9804) or mail Type .................... Dues Closed Club Holidays the following information to the Family ....................$50 New Year’s Day 1 January AYC Office by 31 March 2000. Individual ................$35 Easter Sunday 23 April Thanks for your support. Youth .....................$10 Independence Day 4 July Thanksgiving Day 23 November " (cut line) Shopping Day 24 November Christmas Day 25 December Name ______________________________ AYC Account No: _________ US Sailing Membership: _______ Family ______ Individual ______ Youth Racing Scheduled March April May st th th 5th ...................... Spring Series #1 1 .................. UT Alumni Regatta 6 & 7 ......Women’s Sunfish NAs nd th 12th .................... Spring Series #2 2 ......................Spring Series #4 14 ................ Summer Series #1 th th 18th & 19th ......J/24 Circuit Regatta 9 ......................Spring Series #5 20 .............. KHF May Race Day th st 25th & 26th .....Roadrunner Regatta 15 ...................... Spring Regatta 21 ................ Summer Series #2 th th 26th .................... Spring Series #3 16 Club/US Sailing Ladder Events 29 .....................Women’s Event nd rd 22 & 23 ...Easter Laser Regatta 29 & 30th ......................SC21 Regatta Fleet Commander by Doug Laws US Sailing Ladder Events Great news — the AYC board has by Phil Spletter approved purchase of a new dock #6 and R/C dock. Delivery is expected in AYC eliminations will be held April 16 for representatives to sail in June. Then the fun starts. Mean- Area F eliminations for men’s, women’s and match racing champion- while, a reminder to check your dock ships. lines and make sure you have ample bumpers for your boat if you are on Prince of Wales Bowl (US Sailing Match Racing Championship) docks #4, #5 or #6. Wave and wind Area F action on the point can be severe this National 19 - 23 Sept. Balboa Yacht Club Santana 20 spring. Mallory Trophy (US Sailing Men’s Championship) The Fleet Committee has reviewed Area F 8 - 9 July Corinthian Sailing Club Flying Scott boat usage for the last half 1999. National 12 - 17 Sept. Detroit Yacht Club Flying Scott There were over 25 members who had no recorded AYC or keel fleet Adams Trophy (US Sailing Women’s Championship). racing or usage during the six months Area F 29 - 30 July Houston Yacht Club Etchells checked. We will continue to monitor National 13 - 17 Sept. San Diego Yacht Club Etchells race and boat usage this year and af- ter July 1st, will request those mem- Qualification for the O'Day Trophy (US Sailing Men's Singlehanded bers with no sail or race activity to Championship) will be at a regatta within Area F. present their case to the board in or- der to retain their wet slip. Please contact Phil Spletter for further information. Sears, Bemis, Smythe: US Sailing Junior Ladder Events Sears Cup: Bemis Trophy: Smythe Trophy: Crew of three in Ynling Double-handed in C420 Single-handed Laser Open to boys and girls who are 13 years old and older, but not 19 years old in the year which the they compete. All competitors must be amateurs and must be members of US Sailing. Please see the Notice of Race for these championships regarding other regulations and details. One team per yacht club may enter each TSA/Area F event. Additional entries may be submitted and accepted by the TSA/Area F event coordinator based on the avail- ability of boats. Event Dates Host AYC level Junior Ladder Events will take place 16 April. Participants must AYC April 16 AYC register by 9 April 2000. Please contact Tim Arnold at 261-7724 or via e- TSA/ Area F July 8-9 FWBC mail at [email protected] with any questions or to register for one of the Finals Aug 12-18 NYYC AYC Junior events. Turnback Regatta Spring Series RC Duty by Phil Spletter March It has been decided that the Turnback Regatta will 5th ................... Race 1 ............................... Ensign return to AYC for Saturday night rather than spending 12th .................. Race 2 ........ Centerboard Handicap the night at Lago Vista. The Lago Vista Property 26h .................. Race 3 ....................... Keel Fleet A Owner’s Association supported hosting the regatta as long as there was a community activity that was April nd spearheaded by an organization within Lago Vista. 2 ................... Race 4 ....................... Keel Fleet B th Some members of the Lago Vista Lion’s Club had 9 ................... Race 5 ....................... Keel Fleet C indicated support, but there was apparently not a consensus of agreement so the Lions decided not to support the regatta. Other organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce were rumored to be inter- Sunfish Fleet News ested, but support never materialized. As a result, by Frank Woodul the regatta will sail up the lake on Saturday, round a buoy, and return to finish near the club. AYC will Our first meeting on February 13 got us off to an host a significant social event that night. A similar, early start and we got a lot done. We had about two although shorter, race course will be sailed on Sun- dozen attend and started the planning for our first big day. event. Our club and Sunfish Fleet 70 are hosting the Women’s Sunfish North Americans. Vic and Pat Manning are coordinating the event and need every- one’s help. Please call 266-7255 or email [email protected], if you haven’t already volun- Welcome Aboard teered to do something. This event is scheduled for By Voldi Maki May 5, 6, and 7. There will probably be 40 to 50 women, most from out of town and we have prom- New Senior Members: ised them lodging and boats, if they need them. · Ken and Cynthia Jolly have been sailing for Please let Vicki Palmer (266-0692, v.palmer@mail. many years. They have participated in Turnback utexas.edu) know if you can provide lodging for any Canyon Regatta almost every year. They now of our guests If you are willing to lend your boat, own a Pearson Electra. please let Joanne Weberlein know (266-7668, [email protected]). · Allan and Judith Paterson have experience rac- ing catamarans in California. They have two We also decided that during April, it would be fun to children, Lesley and Roy, both of whom are ac- get together Wednesday evenings at 6 pm and Sat- tive sailors. They plan to purchase a SC-21 to urday at 1 pm to do some sailing clinics, rigging race at AYC. seminars, tactical discussions, and if the weather is New Associate Members: good, do some sailing. · Sam and Lynn Baird live in Houston but also Remember that our Wednesday night races start have a vacation house on Lake Travis. He has May 3rd. I will get a Race Committee Schedule out raced Lasers since 1979. He plans to eventually by the next newsletter. Hope to see lots of Sunfish retire to the Austin area. out in April. New Junior Student Members · Carly Reick is a member of the Westwood High School Racing Team with experience on C-15’s, 470’s, JY-15’s and Southcoast 21’s. 17th Easter Laser Regatta · Kyle Sanders is also a member of the Westwood April 22-23, 2000 High School Racing Team.