April, 2006 FBYC Web Site: http://www.FBYC.net From the Quarterdeck there’s more. Much of the informa- entation, and to the 65 folks who Lud Kimbrough, Commodore tion and comments can be put to attended. And to those who con- use right now. Trustees have all tinue fixing up and preparing our Results are in, so been tasked to meet with their com- facilities, lining up event volun- what do they mittee chairs, review survey data teers, and running the crew training mean? Reams pertinent to their responsibility, and program for this sailing season, of information interpret what the results mean for bravo and thank you for making and comments near-, mid-, and long-term action, participation happen. gathered in the with instructions to act now for any How is it that we can raise the par- FBYC Survey near-term prescription. ticipation bar by some meaningful have been dis- Personally, I find the results invalu- amount, say 75%? It won’t happen tilled into a 23-page summary that able just to understand who we are. unless we make some changes, so was provided to Board members If you’ve got a stereotype in mind here’s a start: recently, and is undergoing further for Yacht Club Member then forget summary to provide a 4-page docu- • See David Hazlehurst’s “Help about it. We are incredibly diverse ment that will be mailed to you as Wanted” article in this Log, find in every way except for one thing: soon as it’s completed. Many some dates that suit your schedule we are a community of sailors as- thanks to Deborah Usry, Julie in the Events book, then call the piring to the Objective of FBYC, Chapman, and Elizabeth Staas for event chair and volunteer. which I repeat from the Yearbook the hours of challenging work re- here: • If sailing participation is going quired to properly organize, inter- “The object of this association shall to increase then – duh – we need pret, and communicate this infor- you out on the water in your boat. mation. be the development of the art and science of sailing, the acquisition of One idea from the survey was to The survey was commissioned by knowledge of the theory and practice have experienced skippers offer to the Long-Range Planning Commit- of seamanship, navigation, meteorol- on-board coach those who lack ex- tee to understand how to best meet ogy, aerodynamics, yacht design, perience in racing or cruising. I’m member needs in the future. But and construction and allied subjects; volunteering for that duty and invite others with experience to join me and the furthering of this purpose by From the Quarterdeck.........pages 1, 3 the promotion and encouragement of and make yourself available. Our Board Highlights ................pages 2, 3 races, regattas and cruises.” Webmaster has already created a Membership .....................page 2 page to show your interest – go to The survey revealed a single com- Red Over Red.....................pages 3, 6 www.fbyc.net/Access/Members/Co History ...............................page 4 mon aspiration shared by everyone aches and volunteer. If you want to Opening Day ......................page 5 who took it: “Increase participa- sail your boat and lack experience, 2006 Racing Season ...........pages 5, 9 tion!” Every aspect of the Club and check that page and call us up. Help Wanted ......................page 6 Community is a candidate to make Let’s get that boat out for tune-up Spring Clean Up.................page 6 this happen. Bravo to three groups April 15, and for Opening Day Cruising News....................page 7 who traveled to Florida to compete April 22. No excuses. Junior News........................page 7 in March: Junior sailors (Alderman, Commercial Ads.................page 7,8,10 Jacob, & Swenson); the Front Run- • Community-related participa- Calendar.............................page 8 ner fleet; and the Flying Scot fleet. tion is an untapped opportunity that Tradewinds.........................page 9 Bravo to Dick Cole and his team for will grow in importance to FBYC, Think Maine.......................page 10 but it needs your attention right Improved Pump Out...........page 11 organizing the flea market with din- now. Sign up to help the YMCA Commercial Ads.................page 11, 12 ner and the Schooner Virginia pres- (Continued on page 3) 1 Board Meeting Highlights cause assessments were still being MEMBERSHIP paid off in 2005 and we also have FINAL APPROVAL: March 9, 2006 more members paying by monthly Drs. William & Eleanore Jiranek Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. bank draft. Expenses worth noting by Commodore Lud Kimbrough. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur B. Radtke include modifications to the water Mr. & Mrs. Richard Williams REAR COMMODORE – treatment system, bulkhead replace- RICHARD A. BAUER, JR. ment and the electrical work on the RESIGNATIONS: docks. Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. McCarthy SECRETARY – Steve Gillispie Mr. Paul F. Nezi reported second-notice invoices HOUSE – Wes Jones reported that were mailed to 25 delinquent mem- David Soule, Tom Roberts, and this weekend. There are six boats bers on February 24. As of March Dixon Cole are in training to be- on the slip waiting list. A list of all 9, 17 members are still delinquent. come certified water plant opera- valid PHRF ratings of FBYC boats tors. After working under the cur- TREASURER –Paul Howle pre- will be posted on Mr. Roberts rent certified operator for six sented the Treasurer’s Report. He above the entry form drop box. months, they will be able to take advised that our income is down Boats on the list will not be re- exams for their licenses. Because of slightly from this time last year be- quired to attach a copy of their rat- feedback concerning air- ing form to the entry form. conditioning in the downstairs 2006 th FBYC Officers men’s and women’s showers in the SOCIAL – The July 4 cookout main clubhouse, Lud Kimbrough will be held on July 4th rather than Commodore asked Mayo Tabb to discuss this on the previous weekend. The an- Lud Kimbrough with Ric Bauer and the two of them nual awards party will be held in can then determine if the work Richmond but Mike Calkins and the should be done. event chair will look at alternative formats and locations in an effort to DOCKS – Mayo Tabb advised that reduce costs. the bulkhead work has been com- Vice-Commodore pleted and the electrician has fin- GROUNDS – Chip Hall was ad- Alan Heyward ished installing the new panel vised by the County inspector that boards and wiring at the end of the the junior shack must be moved east and middle docks. All electri- because it is too close to the prop- cal work will soon be completed. erty line. Once we move the shed The pier contractor will bring in a and have grass growing in the area, barge to construct wider T-cap fin- the Bond on the new property will Rear-Commodore ger piers at the end of the east and be released. Ric Bauer and Mike Ric Bauer middle docks. Twelve pilings on Dale have set up the small boat the east dock will be moved or re- parking layout. Construction of the placed to increase the length of the new road is scheduled to begin in mid-April. Clean-Up Day will be slips by 2 feet, making the widths more uniform and matching the held April 1. Treasurer finger piers. Two pilings will be WEBMASTER – Strother Scott Paul W. Howle, III added in the Moseley cutout to reported on recent changes and im- make two usable slips. The design provements to the web site. Online of the pump out facility is being registration has been improved by changed to an “industry standard auto filling most relevant informa- locking system,” which will require tion based on the last registration. Secretary boat owners to have an adaptor. Steve Gillispie Strother is going to re-work the web They are available for under $15 mailing lists so that only members from West Marine. Mayo will write whose e-mail addresses are on a list an article for the Log and will also will be able to send notices to that contact slipholders explaining how group. The 2006 event pages will the system operates and what type be improved and members will be adapter they need to purchase. Jon Log Streamer able to post photographs after every Moody and a group of volunteers Vic DeNunzio event on the web site, results will will re-deck part of the middle dock (Continued on page 3) 2 (Quarterdeck; Continued from page 1) (Board Mgt. Highlights; Cont. from page 2) FLEET LT. – The club has made learn-to-sail program. You’ll ac- be easier to post and will appear on arrangements to buy a 22’ power- complish much more than meeting the home page, the events page, and boat and it should be on the water future sailors, you’ll be furthering on the page for each event. A by Opening Day. Work on Mr. our purpose and creating the future “Volunteering” feature is also being Roberts is well underway. of sailing. developed for the web site, which TROPHIES – Debbie Cycotte has will allow us to capture volunteer Let me tell you about Alvin Yates, requested that anyone who is over- preferences for each member, cap- my neighbor in Deltaville in the seeing the delivery of trophies to ture the volunteer activity after each early 70s. Alvin was a waterman any event communicate their plans event and capture their commit- who went out every morning in a to her so she will know that the tro- ments.