Dockside Blog

Laser Regatta

The Laser regatta is this weekend. We currently have plenty of EYC Lasers available for those folks that need to enter the boat draw.  Please register using this link:  https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=24553.

117th Ephraim Regatta

Our biggest regatta of the year is 16 days away.  The 117th Ephraim Regatta is on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th. Register with this Link:  https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=24177

Please note, any EYC member interested in participating in the boat draw should send an email to [email protected] with the skipper’s name and the regatta name prior to July 28th, 2022 at 12:00PM requesting to be in the boat draw, and receive an email confirmation of receipt, to be entered.

Don’t forget when registering to sign up for the FREE racing clinic on Friday, August 5th.  This clinic is being led by Flying Scot North American and Midwinter champions, David Ames and PJ Buehler.   The clinic is from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thank you Sauter and Dischner families for sponsoring this clinic.

The Ephraim Regatta Party will be held at Maxwelton Braes from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday, August 6^th . All ages are welcome!

Jr Activity Wednesdays

Next week’s Jr. activity is the Scavenger Hunt in Ephraim. The activity will start/finish @EYC! Come ready to hunt and wear good walking shoes! Wednesday, July 27, 6:00-7:30 pm.  We need some parent helpers at each activity, if interested sign-up at the clubhouse.

EYC Merchandise Sales

EYC pop-up shop on the dock, this Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Come check out this year’s designs and the 117th Regatta UV Shirts!!  We need volunteers for sales during Ephraim Regatta weekend sign-up using this VOLUNTEER LINK

Joani Lewis Memorial Sail and Social

Memorial Service for Anne Glabe

Long time EYC Member Anne Glabe passed away October 6th, 2021.  A memorial Service will be held for her at the Ephraim Moravian Church on Sunday, July 31st at 3:30 pm.

First Mates Potluck

The EYC “first mates” enjoyed some food, fun and fellowship last Thursday at the Ephraim Village Hall.  A huge thank you to Debbie Brightbill, Karen Bierman, and Barb Hambleton for coordinating this event.   They did a wonderful job transforming the village hall.  Thanks to all who brought wonderful dishes, a great times was had by all!

EYC Racing Update

Lots of racing going on at the EYC in the next few weeks. This weekend is the Rich Hall Junior Regatta (420’s) for skippers between the ages of 12-17 yo.  Use this link to register Junior Regatta Registration.  The Opti Regatta will be held on July 16th and 17th, please check the website for more information. Use this link to register Opti Regatta   The Laser Regatta will be held on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th .  Use this link to  register Laser Regatta. Additionally, we are looking for housing for the laser regatta judge and jury (3 people).  If would like to be a host, please contact [email protected] 

Take a  look at the RS Tera

Hey Hey, check out the newest boat to the fleet!  The RS Tera is a fun, sporty, fast and super cool single hander boat. EYC sailing students enrolled in the Beginner 2 and Intermediate classes are loving how easy it is to rig and how fun it is to sail.  Its wide and comfortable seats allow the sailors to feel safe, and its light and easy to right after capsizing! The RS Tera has the unique distinction of being recognized as the World’s “Learn To Sail” boat with the emphasis on FUN!   You can easily spot the RS Tera with it’s orange and white sails in Eagle Harbor! 

Announcing our EYC Weather Station

Calling all First Mates (aka “the ladies”) Coffee Morning July 11th

Please join us for the First Mates Coffee on Monday, July 11 at 9 AM at the EYC Clubhouse.  Bring your coffee, chat with friends and learn about the 2nd half of the summer events and volunteer opportunities.

EYC’s First Mates Potluck Thursday, July 14th

*Who*  All the ladies, adults only

*When*  Thursday, July 14th, 6pm

*Where*  Ephraim Village Hall

*What* to bring– Bring a dish to share.  Your choice, can be a heavy appetizer, salad/side, main dish, or dessert.and should serve at least 8-10 

 *BYOB*  Please bring any beverage of your choice.  Water is provided.

Friday Dock Sales continue

Geezer ‘Gatta July 2nd

Former instructors are you coming “home” for the July 4th weekend? See if you still have what it takes, all former instructors are eligible to race.  This regatta will be held in conjunction with our Saturday Flying Scot Series at 10:00 a.m. Up to 3 races will be held and awards will be given for 1st-3rd places.

July 4th Ice Cream Social

Don’t forget to include the EYC Ice Cream social as part of your July 4th activities.  This event is open to all EYC members, family and guests and starts at 7:00 p.m at the clubhouse. Ice Cream Scoopers(1/2 hour shifts) needed, sign up HERE .  Ice Cream and waffle bowls provided, Please bring a topping share (e.g. sprinkles, chocolate sauce, candy, whipped cream, crushed cookies etc!).

Laser Regatta Request

One of the biggest Laser Regattas in the area needs your help!  The laser regatta will be held on Saturday July 23rd and Sunday July 24th and we are looking for housing for the laser regatta judge and jury (3 people).  If would like to be a host, please contact [email protected] 

EYC Pop-up Shop

Need to get some more EYC merchandise?  Check out the 2022 Designs! Come on down to the dock from 9:oo a.m.-1:00 p.m. We need volunteers to help with sales, especially from 11:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. Sign-up HERE to be part of the fun on the dock.

Membership Directory Update

Waiting for your EYC Directory? If you renewed your membership or joined the EYC prior to April 15th, you will receive an EYC directory in the mail. Your EYC Directory was mailed to your winter address in May. It was mailed by bulk mail, so snail mail is especially apropos in this case. If snail mail is too slow and you would like an EYC Directory, there is a limited number of EYC Directories available at the Clubhouse for $10. Please see Spencer Olson to purchase one.  Enjoy your EYC summer! The dock is waiting for you!

Ephraim Regatta Flying Scot Clinic

On Friday, August 5th, 2022 (10:30 am – 4:30 pm) David Ames and PJ Buehler the reigning Flying Scot North American and Midwinter champions will be presenting a clinic at the EYC. They have been sailing together for over 20 years, during which time they have won multiple national championships, the Youth World Championship and made a bid for the Olympics. This free hands on clinic is open to 117th Ephraim Regatta participants, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the Sauter and Dischner Famlies.  Please sign-up when registering for the Ephraim Regatta.

ARM Gala Wrap-up

Jay Gatsby’s yellow Rolls-Royce was last seen heading south toward the bright lights of Milwaukee and Chicago late Saturday night.  A couple of flappers were patiently sitting in the back of a barrel back Chris-Craft launch awaiting the skipper who went to fetch a bottle of champagne for the return trip.  And so the party at Anahuac closed as the lights in the house dimmed and the stars rose in the sky.

A very big thank you to all our EYC family of friends who attended, donated and helped in our 9^th annual ARM-EYC Sailing Scholarship Fundraiser.  Special thanks our host, Rob Cowles, who graciously shared beautiful Anahuac with us for the perfect venue.  Thanks to the EYC staff who professionally valeted cars and sold raffle tickets.  The evening was great fun and the spectacular venue truly transported us to a golden time gone by.  Surrounded by friends who generously participated in the raffle and auction, it looks like another successful year that will allow us to send more kids to sea. 

 Our heartfelt thanks! The Moore Family

Joani Lewis Celebration Invitation

The Family of Joanie Lewis have invited the EYC community to her Celebration of Life.

Additionally, All are invited to a very special musical celebration in memory of our very dear friend, Joan Lewis.  Colin Welford, Pastor Dawn and others will pay tribute to Joanie on Sunday, July 10, at 2 p.m at the Ephraim Moravian Church.  Put it on your calendar!

Pancake Breakfast Wrap-up

Many thanks to the volunteers who made the 2022 Fyr Bal Pancake Breakfast a success!  We served over 240 people and raised nearly $1,300 for the EYC scholarship fund.  Susie Gebhardt, Mardi Glenn and Steve & Joan Anderson greeted eaters at the door.  Fabian Waleffe & Bob Richter grilled 50 lbs of sausage links.  The Dibble team (Kevin, Bennett & Packard), Matt Goode and Dan Mielke flipped pancakes until we ran out of batter!  Karen Bierman, Julie Watkins, Hal & Tammy Whitacre, Deanna Peterson, Jennifer Peterson & kids, Heather Mandel, Lisa Forsman, Tim Aik, and LaDona & Jim Rowings helped keep things running smoothly in the kitchen & at the tables.  And when we ran out of strawberries & chocolate chips, Andrea Goode made a dash to the Pig for more!  Kudos everyone!!

See You on the Dock!

EYC Pop-up shop Friday

The EYC pop-up shop will be open on Friday from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.  In addition to the new items introduced last week, We will have new designs available in Tees, hats, sweats. Get to the dock for your branded EYC Merchandise.  We are looking for volunteers to help with sales on Fridays and during the Ephraim Regatta use this link to sign-up: EYC Sales Volunteers

9th Annual Aaron R Moore  Scholarship event Saturday

This fundraiser is going to be the Cat’s Meow! We are looking forward to seeing all the dapper folks on Saturday night. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and carpooling is encouraged.  The event is being held at 7247 Horseshoe Bay Rd. just south of the Shallows Resort and will be clearly marked with EYC signs.

EYC Lessons Update

Beginner, Adventure and Intermediate level sailors signed up for lessons from June 27-July 1, please report to the dock ready to roll.  Keep an eye out for an email from the [email protected]  for everything you need to know before showing up to lessons.

Session C begins on Monday, the 4th of July!  Spending your days learning to sail is so much fun.  While many of the EYC morning classes are close to capacity or full, Session C from July 4- July 8th in the afternoons have plenty of openings.  Here are two great options to enjoy the waters of Eagle Harbor during the July 4th week.

• Adult Sailing: This one week class is designed for adults who are interested in learning to sail in a fun, social and comfortable setting. Grab a friend and sign up!  https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EphraimYachtClub#/selectSessions/3117036

• Adventure Sailing:  This one week class is one of our more popular classes for EYC kids.   Basic skills will be covered in the context of a fun and relaxing atmosphere. This class is a great option for siblings and friends of varying ages and skill levels who would like to sail together. Don’t delay, sign up here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EphraimYachtClub#/selectSessions/3117036

The Education Team is always available to answer any questions, concerns, and inquiries.  Please email us for a prompt reply: [email protected].

July 4th Activities at the EYC

Geezer ‘Gatta-July 2nd

The EYC will kick off the July 4th weekend with our annual ” homecoming” regatta on Saturday, July 2nd @ 10:00 a.m. with the Geezer ‘Gatta.  This will be held in conjunction with our Saturday Flying Scot series.  Come out and watch former staff race against the newcomers!  Check this link for racing information http://www.eyc.org/racing on this regatta, our weekly race series on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and all our upcoming regattas.

Ice Cream Social- July 4th

Bust out your red, white and blue for one of the most favorite events of the year, the Ice Cream Social  Monday, July 4th @ 7:00 p.m.  All EYC members, family and guests are welcome. Ice cream and cones provided,  bring a topping to share.  Our coordinators Jane Kennedy and Melissa Little are looking for volunteers use this link to sign-up:  Ice Cream Social Volunteers

A Round of Applause

Let’s give a shout out to the folks who coordinated the Opening Social, Pancake Breakfast and Fyr Bal Family cookout.   We appreciate all the hard work that  Mandy and Paul Miller, Barb and Bob Zeigler, Jane Reyerson Ford, and Laura and Jack O’Rourke put into each of these events.  All these events brought our lovely community together to remember, reunite, connect and laugh.   The return of our Fyr Ball events were wildly successful with a sold out breakfast and record breaking attendance at the cookout! What a great way to kick off summer!

Thanks also to all the volunteers who greeted, sold tickets, prepped, cooked and cleaned-up.  We couldn’t do it without you!

See you on the dock!

EYC Pop-up Shop on the dock starts this week

The EYC  weekly pop-up shop  on the Dock starts this Friday, June 17th. We will be open from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  We take cash, check and credit cards.   Join the fun and the action on the dock- volunteer to help with sales.

Sign-up here Merchandise Sales Volunteer

Kick off Fyr Bal at the Pancake Breakfast

Fyr Bal Regatta

On Saturday morning at 10:00 am., the EYC will host the Fyr Bal Regatta.  This race will be held in conjunction with our regular Saturday Flying Scot race series. Up to three races will be sailed.  Trophies will be awarded for 1st- 3rd places.  For more information visit https://www.eyc.org/racing/flying-scots/

Fyr Bal Family Cookout

Welcome to Summer Sailing

Opening Social, Saturday, June 11 at 5:30pm.

Flying Scot Fleet #44 Racing starts June 11th

Regular fleet racing at EYC begins this Saturday, June 11 with first start at 10:00 am.  Special one-day regattas are scheduled for June 18^th (Fyr Bal), July 2 (Geezer-Gatta), and July 30^th (Family).

Thursday night racing at EYC begins June 16 with a 6:00 pm start.  See the notice of Race at eyc.org/racing for details.  Join us at the Fleet meeting, Saturday June 18, 8:45 am and share your ideas.  If you have been certified to sail an EYC Flying Scot or own your own Scot and are interested in improving your race skills, please reach out to Fleet Captain, Michael Faugust [email protected]

First Mates Wine and Sign followed by Bunco Monday, June 13th

Let’s come together to put the wind in EYC’s sails. Come to the clubhouse at 5:30 p.m. enjoy a glass of wine, learn about all our events (regattas, socials, activities) and sign-up yourself, spouse or kiddos for the many volunteer opportunities.  We are looking for someone to lead First Mates.  The EYC First Mate overseas the clubs social calendar, hosts our First Mate meetings and coordinates the chairs of our events. Please contact Laura O’Rourke if you are interested.

At 7 pm, the dice will come out and we’ll have our first bunco evening of the summer. Don’t know what bunco is? It’s a social game that involves absolutely no strategy, a bit  of luck and an opportunity to meet up with friends old and new.  It’s a great way to kick-off the week! Bunco meets weekly on Mondays throughout the summer season.

Session A begins June 13th

Our EYC summer lessons schedule begins next week. If you/your child is registered for next week’s lesson please look for an email from [email protected] for all the necessary information.

Junior Activities begin June 15th

Each Wednesday night during the summer, the EYC hosts a junior activities for students or family of members. The Sign-up is in the clubhouse. kids aged 8-18 years are welcome.  Younger children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Activities are led by our EYC staff.

The first Junior Activity will be held at the Red Putter Next Wednesday, June 15 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

EYC Merchandise Sales

The EYC pop-up shop will be open on Fridays from 9:00 am. – 1:00 p.m. starting next Friday, June 17th.  Come on down and get your EYC gear.  New designs for  2022 and f un new colors for the UV shirt!  We are looking for Sales volunteers sing-up HERE

See you on the Dock!

Club Open

EYC Opening Social

Aaron R Moore Fundraiser Tickets

FYR Ball Pancake Breakfast