VOLUME 1 June 2016 Commodore’s Corner As June arrives, the activity at the Club is increasing. The marina is full of boats and the pool is opened. Soon, the junior sailors will be starting their instruction and the swim team will be training. It is great to see the Club come back to life. The Commodore’s Ball will be held on June 11, 2016 this year. Chef David has planned a delightful menu and music will be provided by the Southford Falls Quartet. I’m sure that it will be a wonderful evening. Please make reservations as it always helps the team plan for the events. The annual Blessing of the Fleet will be held on June 19, 2016. Please come down and see the boats dressed in their flags. This event is open to the public and is a showcase for our Club. On June 16, 2016, the Currituck, a self-propelled split-hulled dredging vessel will begin dredging the channel entering the harbor. The dredging activity is permitted until June 29, 2016. The vessel and its crew work twelve hour days and will be working each day. The Club will be assisting the process by allowing the Currituck to tie up to our dock when the day’s work is done. Thanks to Harbor Master Bruce S. Kuryla and Harbor Commission Member, John Nevin, P.C. for their tireless efforts in making this happen. Congratulations to Josh Revkin, who recently achieved a number of successes in international Star Class racing. Josh came in third at the 2016 Star World Championship in Miami crewing for US Finn Dinghy Olympian Brian Ledbetter and second at the Star Sailors League City Grand Slam Regatta in Hamburg, Germany crewing for Norwegian Starboat Olympian Eiv and Melleby. Josh now holds the number one crew ranking for the USA in the Star Sailors League. Josh started his starboat racing career at MYC, crewing for David Bolles. Finally, as I write this letter, Dr. Mark R. Laser, Fady Khairallah, Lou Roberts and Eric Stanley are on the second leg of the ARC Europe 2016 Rally making their way to the Azores. Many of us are tracking their progress on line. www.worldcruising.com/arc_europe/arceuropeitinerary.aspx. Rear Commodore Robert Colum and Brian Williams are back with stories from the voyage from Portsmouth, Virginia to Bermuda, where First Light finished first in its class. We continue to wish them fair winds and following seas. Michael Dean Amato, Commodore MILFORD YACHT CLUB 131 Trumbull Avenue Milford, CT 06460 Office: (203) 783-0060 Fax: (203) 783-0067 Reservations: (203) 783-0070 www.milfordyachtclub.com Summer Music Series CLUB OFFICERS Commodore Michael Dean Amato May 29th Titan Durty 5-9 [email protected] Vice Commodore June 19th Milford Concert Band 2-4 Kenneth Herbert [email protected] June 26th RDS Jazz 4-7 Rear Commodore Robert Colum July 3rd DynaMojo 4-7 [email protected] Fleet Captain July 10th Ken Trapp Duo 4-7 Alan Liebnick, DDS [email protected] Secretary July 23rd Parrot Beach (Jimmy Buffet Night) Sarah Ferrante [email protected] August 6th Side Kick (MYC Invitational) Treasurer Bruce P. Kuryla, P.C August 13th Bernadettes 4-7 [email protected] September 4th Titan Durty CLUB CREW 5-9 Office Staff September 18th Rum Runners Theresa Phelan (203) 783-0077 September 24th Steve D’Agostino Kirsten Ash Othen (203) 783-0060 [email protected] Restaurant Staff Scott Halliday (203) 783-0075 [email protected] Bobette’s By The Sea David Bridgforth (203) 783-0074 The friendly folks from Bobette’s are opening [email protected] at our snack bar! Dock Office Matt Iovanna (203) 783-0065 The menu will include Grilled Cheese & [email protected] Tomato, Burgers, Dogs, Chicken Tenders, Tur- Jr. Sailing (203) 783-0069 Pool Office (203) 783-0068 key Sandwiches, Salads, Fruit Cups, and more! Angler’s Hotline (203) 444-6645 SECRETARY’S CORNER In accordance with Article VI, Section 1 The following members have been approved for Membership at our most recent Board of Directors meeting: New Members– Sponsored By Michael DiNapoli D Membership Committee ATTENTION ALL MYC SKIPPERS!!! 2016 Annual Blessing of the Fleet Sunday, June 19th Ceremonies begin on rear lawn at 3:00 PM If you plan to participate in the Harbor Boat Procession, please sign up via email at [email protected] so we can get an indication of the number boats to expect. You need to be in it. To win it!! Sign up by the 11:59 PM June 17th (no exceptions) and you will be eligible to participate in a Raffle drawing for many magnificent prizes!! For Harbor Boat Procession information/instructions go to: Milfordyachtclub.com VICE COMMDORE’S CORNER Commodore’s Lounge & Restaurant News - Highlights for the Month of June MYC HAPPY HOUR Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 4:00 to 7:00 Featuring $6.00 Appetizers $6.00 off Bottle of Wine* $1.00 off all Drinks Guest Chef Pasta Night Wednesday, June 22nd Starts at 6:00pm THE BOYS ARE BACK $16.95 ADULTS $9.95 kids under 12 Commodore Frank Bayers 3rd Annual Father’s Day Memorial Blood Drive Sponsored by: Alison Bayers Tighe Milford Yacht Club Monday, June 20th 1:00pm - 6:15pm -Held in the Restaurant- To Schedule your appointment please call email Ali– [email protected] or Mary– [email protected] 1-800-RedCross (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org Save The Date Jimmy Buffett Night Saturday, July 23rd Featuring music by Parrotbeach: The Commodore’s Ball Saturday, June 11, 2016 1830 Hours ———————- Butler Style Hors D’oeuvres Assorted Gourmet Cheeses & Station ———————- Commodore’s Salad Organic mixed baby field greens, grilled peaches, toasted pecans, wild spring onions, blue berries, goat brie brulee, blueberry dressing ———————- Entrées Organic Chicken Saltimbocca…$35.95 Bell & Evans pan seared breast, topped with prosciutto & mozzarella, in a sherry sage demi glaze Roasted Sliced Tenderloin of Beef …$50 Wild mushroom bordelaise & béarnaise with Yukon mashed & julienne veg- etable Pan Roasted Halibut…$50 Veronique, finished with a truffle beurre rouge, toasted almonds, and champagne grapes ———————- Dessert Profiteroles with salted caramel ice cream topped with chocolate sauce ———————- Music & Dancing to The Southford Falls Quartet Black Tie Optional ———————- Reservations Requested (203) 783-0070 Please Leave Your Entrée Selection Milford Yacht Club Summer of Sailing (SOS) –Adult Learn to Sail Program 2016 Application 131 Trumbull Ave. Milford, CT 06460 Dates: Wednesdays from June 29nd through August 3rd, 2016. The program may be extended depending on student interest and instructor availability. Time: Meet at dock at 6:00 p.m. Requirements: • Only members of Milford Yacht Club in good standing may participate (A, B, C, etc.) • You must be 18 or older at time of registration. • No sailing experience necessary. You must know how to swim. A Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD) must be worn at all times during sailing and while on the dock. This form must be completely filled out and sent to MYC along with full payment prior to the start of les- sons. A Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate is recommended, but not required. Persons with significant medical conditions should check with their physician to see if participation is appropriate. Personal Information: Name:___________________________________ Street:____________________________ City: _______________ State: ____ ZIP: ______ Cell: ______________________ Home Phone: ____________________ DOB: __________________e-mail: ___________________________________________ Permission to Use Photograph on MYC Web Site and in Promotional Materials: Yes: No: Rain Dates: Make-up classes will be conducted at the sole discretion of the instructors. Fees: Basic Instruction and charter fee: $150 for a 6 week class. Enclose a check made payable to Milford Yacht Club. Please ref- erence “SOS” in the remarks. Chartering: Once the course is underway, students may be offered the option of chartering our J22’s. They must first be signed off by an instructor and must have a Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate. There will be a separate fee for chartering privileges. Emergency Contacts: Name: ______________________ Phone: _______________ Name: ___________________________ Phone: _____________________ Release of Liability: By signing below, I certify that I understand there is an element of risk involved in all water sports, including sailing. I hereby agree to hold Milford Yacht Club, its officers, board members, instructors, and volunteers harmless from any claim for loss, injury or other liability for any reason whatsoever during or in conjunction with this sailing program. PrintName____________________________Signature__________________________Date__________ Legal Guardian: Date:_________________________Signature:________________________________ J/22 Racing Series REGISTRATION FORM Print clearly and complete all items. VISIT Milfordyachtclub.com for NOR and SI Team Information Team Name: _________T eam Captain: __________Mailing Address: _______________________________ Phone: ______________ DESIGNATED E-mail:___________________ Team Member Name Phone Email Emergency Contact Information Name:____________ Phone: _________________ Registration & Fees Fee: US $150.00 per team, No fee for crew WAIVER and AGREEMENT I hereby release and hold harmless the Milford Yacht Club, MYC Sailing Foundation and all of their respective members, employ- ees, agents and all persons serving as members of the Race Committees or Juries or any other person acting in any capacity for the conduct of this Program from any and all claims for personal injury to me or other persons, and for physical damage to boats or other personal property. I agree to promptly pay all bills rendered by MYC for the program fee. I agree to reimburse the Club for any loss or damage to property caused by the negligence, or misconduct of, or failure to exer- cise reasonable care by me or any of my team members or crew, up to a maximum of $500 per incident per boat MYC SWIM TEAM NEWS Spring has just sprung, so I figured it’s a good time to plan out our summer! Swim team practices will begin Monday, June 20th and end with Championships which are scheduled for July 26th.