FROM THE QUARTERDECK NOVEMBER 2018 SPRINTING TO and Oyster Roast, and the Commodore’s Ball will be THE FINISH quickly approaching. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Geoff and Allene Cahill for the fantastic job they have done over the past two years as our Social Chairs. As I write this article, everyone is cleaning up While Closing Day has passed, please don’t forget about the damage from the the Winter Series which is still going on. We also have remnants of Hurricane Fall Clean-up scheduled for Sunday, November 11. This Michael. While the is another great way to fulfill your volunteer commitment impact to our area was and spend a fun fall morning with your fellow members. nothing compared to the devastation that occurred to the Florida Panhandle, it was still significant, especially since Additionally, I want to take a second to thank all the Board it hit a day before the start of the annual Laser Masters members for their service over the past year. Every year, Regatta. Brian Ankrom and Eric Perkins were at the our Board members make significant contributions of time Club first thing Friday morning after the storm to begin and effort to run our Club; however, this year presented the assessment/clean up process. By the afternoon, us with many challenges, some foreseen, most not. Many members were jumping in anywhere they could to help people rose to the occasion and helped us through some get the Club (which was without power) ready to host laser tough spots. There were also many people who were sailors from all over the country. I can’t thank Brian, very patient with me and allowed me to bounce thoughts Eric, and all the volunteers enough for jumping in off of them or just “vent” while faced with the various and helping prepare the club for the regatta! This is challenges that arose during the year. You know who you the selfless volunteerism that makes Fishing Bay Yacht are, and I want to sincerely thank you for your hard Club so special. This storm is a reminder to take storm work and support through what has been an extremely warnings seriously and prepare – complacency can lead challenging year. to damage. Finally, as I hand over the gavel to our next Commodore, This year’s Laser Masters Regatta was another success, Paul Wash, I want to wish him the best in the coming despite the lack of power, with 51 boats joining us for year. I have greatly enjoyed working closely with him over our annual event. This year’s event also served as the the past two years. I firmly believe that his enthusiasm Laser Masters Atlantic Coast Championships. I want to and energy is exactly what our One-Design and Offshore congratulate Jon Deutsch and his team of volunteers Divisions need to reverse the recent downward trends, for another great event! To pull off an event only days and he is also what the Cruising Division and Junior after a severe storm is a great achievement – great job Program need to continue their success. I look forward by all. I also want to thank all the volunteers who delayed to seeing the great things the incoming Flag and their own storm cleanup to spend the weekend helping Board have in store for the Club. put on this event. ~ Rob Whittemore - Commodore It is hard to believe that another season is winding down. By the time you are reading this note, we will be recovering from another successful Closing Day Race November 2018 • www.fbyc.net • page 2 MINUTES - October 2018 FISHING BAY YACHT CLUB - BOARD MEETING Planning is underway for our Cruising Closing Dinner, to October 11, 2018 – Retreat Hospital be held on Friday, Nov 2, prior to the Club’s Oyster Roast on Saturday the 3rd. HOUSE CHAIR – Stephen H. Montgomery: Storm prep plans were implemented twice this month JUNIOR DIV. CDR. – Mark Wensell: Mark submitted a for Florence and Michael. It appears we had some minor written report: shingle damage on the bath house from the first storm 2019 Planning: that still needs attention by the contractor. • Build a Junior Fleet Management Strategy for proactive management of the fleet of boats and I have asked Brian to get the outdoor light installed last trailers, emphasizing safety and reliability. year on Ric’s Place repaired so we have at least some • Working on filling 12 full-time volunteer positions for light for the Club House parking lot; it is a very dark area 2019 after sunset. • Engaging with our 2018 coaches to discuss coaching We received a preliminary layout and price for sound hires for next year control panels for the Second Floor Club House. This • Sent out survey to Junior Parents to assess interest would reduce the echo and din of small and large crowds; for 2019 and to obtain insight into what is working/ similar work has been done at the local museum and YMCA not working with program. gym. We added it to the three-year plan with low priority. • Planning a series of instructional “clinics” for Junior Other Club and House projects are more important at this sailors for the summer of 2019. This would let Junior time but the work is done if it becomes a priority. sailors, who chose not to join race teams, to continue We have identified our priority projects to complete this to progress and learn new skills in Optis, Lasers and fall and winter. With Eric’s availability and skill set we can 420s. This will replace private lessons and August move some work in-house and save costs. Opti Week on next year’s schedule. SOCIAL CHAIR – Geoff Cahill: TROPHIES – Lisa Fleck: Lisa submitted a written report: Closing Day Regatta and Oyster Roast, Saturday Nov. 3rd Our glass supplier had a clearance sale, and I have at FBYC. Registration is open. ABC license is in process. ordered almost 200 footed pilsner glasses for next year’s Brian got us a nice beer sponsor—Beale’s Beer. daily awards at a steep discount. These are the same as the daily that was given out at the Stingray Point Regatta. OFFSHORE DIV. RACE CHAIR – Ruthanna M. Jenkins: I am open to suggestions regarding non-glass daily All remaining Offshore events are staffed: awards. Please e-mail me ideas/vendors. October 20 Fall #3 Geoff Cahill GENERAL MANAGER – Brian Ankrom: Brian submitted October 27 Fall #4 Mike Toms a written report: November 3 Closing Day Len Guenther November 10 Winter #2 Allan Heyward The following tasks have been completed since the December 1 Winter #3 Mike Karn last Board Meeting: CRUISING DIV. CDR. – John P. Galloway: Adult Sailing: Storm Prep Our final planned cruise of the year was our Albemarle Re-rig Club boats after storm prep Sound cruise, scheduled for September 29th to October Docks: Pump Out 10th. While the Albemarle area was fortunate to avoid Replace power receptacle& GFCI breaker the worst of Hurricane Florence, we found that unless Docks: Center Dock our individual boat insurance policies already covered Repair lights& replace bulb those southern cruising grounds, our insurer would not Fleet: Storm Prep extend a rider to extend our coverages to cruise south of Restore Race Committee boat equipment Norfolk. As a result, only three of the six registered boats Fleet: Mr. Roberts were able to participate in the cruise, and they enjoyed Repair STBD engine fuel issue (Contracted) wonderful weather the whole time. The other three boats Grounds: Storm Prep all departed on their own for independent cruising on the Restore equipment & furnishings after storm Chesapeake, also enjoying a spell of sunny, dry weather House: Storm Prep and returning prior to the arrival of Tropical Storm Michael Restore equipment & furnishings after storm to our area. November 2018 • www.fbyc.net • page 3 MINUTES OLD BUSINESS: Tracy Schwarzschild reviewed the status of the transition in management of the water system that was presented by David Soule and Wes Jones at the September Board Meeting. At the last meeting Dave Soule reviewed the comprehensive proposal submitted by Sydnor Hydro, Inc. to take over the management of the Club’s water system. All voting members of the Board who were present at the meeting voted in favor of accepting the proposal, but since we were one-member shy of satisfying the quorum requirements, the matter was referred to the Executive Committee for action. The Executive Committee unanimously accepted the proposal submitted by Sydnor SHIP’S STORE NOVEMBER SPECIAL! Hydro, Inc. and authorized any one of the Flag Officers or the Treasurer to execute and deliver on behalf of the FBYC decals are on special in November! They are 4 Club the contract prepared by Sydnor Hydro, Inc. On 3/4” long by 3” wide. Decals are priced at $3 each, the motion of Tracy Schwarzschild, seconded by Rob but for the month of November, we are selling one Whittemore, the action of the Executive Committee was decal for $2.50 and two decals for $4.50. They unanimously approved. can be displayed anywhere and everywhere—from cars and boats to laptop covers and coolers— Vice Commodore Paul Wash presented an update on the and they make great stocking stuffers! Thanks for Ramp. Public Hearing slated for November 13, 2018 for supporting our Ship’s Store. Ramp Permit. Staking area and review on November 6, 2018. The work on the Ramp will be done over the winter. Save the Date Commodore’s Ball and Annual Meeting Saturday, November 17th Dinner, Awards and Dancing to the Alex Crain Band at The Commonwealth Club in historic Richmond 5:30 Bar Open 5:45-6:30 Annual Board Meeting 6:30-7:00 Hors d’Oeuvres and Cocktails 7:00-8:30 Dinner and Awards 8:30-11:30 dessert and Dancing For more details, and to register, please visit FBYC.net Don’t miss this signature club event at Richmond’s historic Commonwealth Club.