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Rich Hall Junior Regatta July 15 / Junior Activities Correction

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The EYC’s annual RICH HALL JUNIOR REGATTA is the afternoon of Sunday, July 15.  This regatta is raced in Flying Juniors, and is limited to competitors who have not yet reached their 18th birthday.  The skippers meeting is at 1:30 PM and the first race is scheduled for 2:00 PM.

The lottery for EYC members to skipper an EYC-owned Flying Junior in the Rich Hall Junior Regatta will be held in advance.  To enter, send an e-mail to EYC Director Alex Zalar [email protected] prior to 3:00 PM on Friday, July 13, giving your name and stating that you wish to be included in the Rich Hall Regatta boat lottery.

You do not have to be present in person during the July 13 lottery.  Skippers who win a boat in the lottery will be notified by e-mail by the end of the day on July 13.  Winning skippers can choose their own crew.  If not all FJs are drawn in the e-mail lottery, the remaining FJs will be placed in a second, in-person lottery which will take place at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 15.  Skippers who enter the lottery are expected to compete in the entire Rich Hall Regatta, unless they choose not to sail for reasons of safety.  No priority will be given to any person in the Rich Hall Regatta lottery.

There is no lower age limitation to compete in the Rich Hall Regatta, there is no entry fee, and no EYC skipper’s license is required to compete.  However, parents are urged to use good judgment in deciding whether to allow their juniors to compete, taking into account expected weather, size, strength, and experience.

For more information see the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions at www.eyc.org/racing

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Correction: tonight’s WEDNESDAY JUNIOR ACTIVITY (kickball and potluck at the Sister Bay Sports Center) is not free, but will cost $5 per participant, in order to pay for rental of the kickball field.  For more information and potluck dish assignments, go to www.eyc.org/schedule.

Race Spectator Etiquette

EYC parents and members are always encouraged to watch EYC races and regattas, from the EYC pier or from their own boats, and to cheer on EYC racers.  Please remember a few points of race spectator etiquette:

*  Do not provide assistance to a racer from the warning signal until the racer has finished.  A racer who receives assistance will be disqualified from that race.  “Assistance” can include verbal instruction, capsize recovery, boat repair or tuning, or even allowing a sailboat to tie up to a non-racing boat.  Of course, don’t let this rule stop you from helping a racer who is in danger.  Etiquette does not not trump safety!  Assistance and advice is permitted when a competitor is not racing, and cheering is allowed at all times.

*  Spectators in their own boats should stay well clear of the race course.  The best place to watch races is from at least 100 yards downwind of the leeward-most mark (or downwind of the start-finish line, if that line is to leeward of all the marks).  Remember, the race course can be very wide, and racers will not always steer a straight line between marks.  Thus, merely staying out of the straight line between marks may not keep you out of the race course.

*  Avoid being upwind of racers.  Your boat’s wind shadow may reduce a racer’s wind, for a surprisingly long distance downwind of you.  This means that upwind of the weather mark is a bad place from which to watch races.

*  Avoid making a wake.  Your wake might help one racer and harm another, depending on their position on the course.  When anywhere near the race course, drive only at a slow-no-wake speed, except when necessary in an emergency.

Thanks for helping the EYC to make its races as fair and fun as possible for all racers!

This Week at the EYC July 7-15

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In addition to all the usual activities at the EYC, including lessons, series races, swimming, bunco, bridge, cookouts, sunning, socializing, cocktails, and just plain going sailing, here’s what’s happing at the EYC this week:

THE EYC’S ANNUAL OPTIMIST REGATTA is the afternoon of Saturday, July 7 and the morning of Sunday, July 8.  EYC members who did not yet reach their fifteen birthday by December 31, 2011 can compete in the Optimist Regatta.  For more information see the Notice of Race at www.eyc.org/racing.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR LARRY LEWIS will take place on the EYC pier at 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 7.  All EYC members are invited.

EYC members Scott and Duska Pearson will open their home for a FUNDRAISING GALA for the EYC’s new fleet of twelve 420-class doublehanded dinghies, at 7:00 PM on Saturday July 7.  All EYC members are welcome to attend the event, which will feature music, beer, wine, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.  If you plan to attend but have not yet replied to the invitation, RSVP now to [email protected].  There is no specific donation amount required to attend the gala.

The WEDNESDAY JUNIOR ACTIVITY on July 11 will be kickball and a potluck supper at the Sister Bay Sports Complex.  For more information, including what to bring to the potluck, see http://ephraimyc.wpengine.com/wednesday-junior-activities-2012/  EYC junior activities are for juniors who have at least finished first grade.

The THURSDAY TEEN ACTIVITY on July 12 will be mini-golf at the Red Putter followed by pizza at Jo-Jo’s.  Drop off at the Red Putter at 5:00 PM.  Pick up at the Red Putter at 7:00 PM.  Bring $10.  EYC teen activities are for those who have at least finished eighth grade.

THE DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN SESSION D LESSONS is noon on Sunday, July 15.  Session D lessons run from July 16 through July 27.  Space is limited…enroll now before your preferred level and time fills up!  The EYC runs one of the largest sailing schools in Midwest and has a staff of eighteen instructors, each certified by US Sailing.  Both group and private lessons are offered for juniors and adults.  For more information about lessons at the EYC, and to enroll, go to www.eyc.org/lessons.

THE EYC’S ANNUAL RICH HALL JUNIOR REGATTA will be sailed in Flying Juniors on the afternoon of Sunday, July 15.  The drawing for EYC members to skipper an EYC-owned boat will be at 1:00 PM and the start of the first race will be at 2:00 PM.  No Skipper’s License is required to skipper in the Rich Hall Junior Regatta, but parents are expected to use discretion in deciding whether to allow their children to compete, taking into account skill level, size, and expected wind velocity.  For more information, see the EYC’s Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions at www.eyc.org/racing.

Optimist Regatta July 7-8

The EYC’s Optimist Regatta is this weekend!  The Optimist Regatta has been expanded to two days in 2012.  The regatta will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, July 7 and the morning of Sunday, July 8.

There is no fee to participate in the Optimist Regatta.  The drawing for EYC members to use EYC-owned boats in the regatta is at 1:00 PM on July 7 at the EYC.  Members who participate in the drawing should make sure they will be available to compete during the entire time during which the Regatta is scheduled. The first race is scheduled to begin Saturday at 2:00 PM.

Optimist class rules require racers not to have reached their fifteenth birthday prior to December 31, 2011.

The Optimist series races normally scheduled at the same time as the Optimist Regatta will not take place.

For more information and the complete schedule of the Optimist Regatta, see the Notice of Race located at www.eyc.org/racing.

Race at the EYC in 2012! / Thursday Teen Activity

Racing is a lot of fun and is the best way for juniors to get additional sailing time outside of lessons.  It is also the best way for juniors and adults quickly to become better sailors.

The EYC hosts weekly races in four separate sailboat classes — Flying Scots, Flying Juniors, Lasers, and Optimists — during the summer season.

New this year:

*  The EYC has invested in some new Optimists, so there are better odds for racers to draw an EYC-owned Optimist to race.

*  The EYC has added two more Optimist race times each week, so now there are four sets of Optimist races scheduled each week.

*  In July and August, Optimist races are divided into two separate series, by competitor age.  See the EYC’s Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for the EYC’s series races for more details, located at www.eyc.org/racing.

*  The drawing for EYC-owned boats is now ONE HOUR prior to the scheduled race time.

Weekly races began Saturday, June 16.  The weekly race schedule is:

Saturdays 9:30 AM:  Flying Scots

Saturdays  1:30 PM:  Optimists (ages 12-15 only)

Sundays 9:30 AM:  Optimists (age 11 and under only)

Sundays 1:30 PM:  Flying Juniors and Lasers

Mondays 5:30 PM:  Flying Scots

Tuesdays 5:30 PM:  Optimists (ages 12-15 only)

Thursdays 5:30 PM: Optimists (age 11 and under only)

Fridays 5:30 PM:  Flying Juniors and Lasers

(All times are skipper’s meeting times.  Races begin 30 minutes later.  The drawing to use an EYC-owned boat is 30 minutes prior to the skipper’s meeting).

You don’t have to be an expert to race at the EYC.  In the Scot and FJ classes, you can crew for someone more experienced.  The EYC staff and EYC members are often looking for racing crew, so come down to the EYC, put up a note on our bulletin board, and get on a boat!

You don’t have to have your own boat in order to race.  You can crew on someone else’s boat, or sail on an EYC-owned boat.

You don’t need an EYC Skipper’s License to skipper an EYC-owned boat in an EYC series race, except in the Flying Scot series.

You don’t even have to be an EYC member to crew in an EYC race (though you must be an EYC member to skipper).  So, bring your non-member friends out on the racecourse!

For more information see www.eyc.org/racing or contact EYC Race and Regattas chairman Bjorn Hooper [email protected].

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This week’s THURSDAY TEEN ACTIVITY on July 5 is a barbeque, games and movie night at the EYC.  Meet at the EYC at 4:30 PM, pick up at 8 PM.  No cost.  Sign up on the poster at the EYC to bring chips, side dish or dessert to share.

There is no Wednesday junior activity on July 4.  To see the summer-long schedule of Wednesday junior activities and Thursday teen activities, go to www.eyc.org/schedule.

This Week at the EYC June 30 – July 8

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The summer kicks into high gear this week with the Fourth of July holiday.  In addition to the usual immensely fun everyday doings at the EYC, such as racing, lessons, picnics, swimming, ping-pong, bridge, bunco, and just hanging out with friends, here’s what’s happening:

The EYC’s FAMILY REGATTA takes place on the morning of Saturday, June 30.  EYC-owned Flying Scots are still available for qualified members to race in this regatta – just show up before 9:00 AM to take part in the drawing for the remaining boats.  For more information about the Family Regatta, go to http://ephraimyc.wpengine.com/2012/06/25/family-regatta-june-30

The EYC’s LESSON SESSION C begins on Monday, July 2.  There is still room for additional students in this popular session, which lasts through July 13.  Lessons are available for children who have completed at least first grade, for teens, and for adults.  For more information on EYC lessons, and to enroll, go to www.eyc.org/lessons.  The ENROLLMENT DEADLINE is noon on Sunday July 1.

Owners of EYC boats of all sizes and types are invited to RAFT UP IN EGG HARBOR beginning at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, July 3.  Watch the Independence Day fireworks, which will begin at approximately 10:00pm.  Bring your own bumpers, food and beverage.  Boat grills will be available.  For those who wish to stay the night, the Egg Harbor Parade begins at 1:30 PM on July 4.  Questions?  Contact John Peterson 414-581-0792 or Deanna Peterson 920-421-1385.

The EYC’s famous ICE CREAM SOCIAL begins at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 4.  The EYC provides ice cream, bowls, spoons and napkins; bring an ice cream topping to share.

The FOUNDERS’ DAY PICNIC, celebrating the birth of the EYC, is scheduled for 6:30 PM on Friday, July 6.  For more information on this event, contact chairperson Joani Lewis (920) 854-4656.

The OPTIMIST REGATTA will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, July 7 and the morning of Sunday, July 8.  The drawing for EYC members to use EYC-owned Optimists will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday July 7, and the first race is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.  Racing resumes at 10:00 AM on Sunday.  EYC Optimist racers through age 15 are invited to compete in this regatta.  For the definitive schedule and rules, see the Notice of Race at www.eyc.org/racing.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR LARRY LEWIS will take place on the EYC pier at 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 7.  All EYC members are invited.

EYC members Scott and Duska Pearson will open their home for a FUNDRAISING GALA for the EYC’s new fleet of twelve 420-class doublehanded dinghies, at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 7.  All EYC members are welcome to attend the event, which will feature music, beer, wine, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.  If you have not received a mailed invitation but would like to attend, simply RSVP to [email protected] not later than 5 July.  There is no specific donation amount required to attend the gala.

Optimist racers and parents are reminded that beginning July 1, the EYC’s Optimist series races are split in half by age.  Optimist racers under age 12 can race on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings.  Optimist racers ages 12 through 15 can race on Saturday afternoons and Tuesday evenings.  On Saturday July 7 and Sunday July 8, the Optimist Regatta takes the place of regular Optimist series races, and racers up through age 15 can compete in the Optimist Regatta.  For details on racing at the EYC, including the schedule of races, see the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions at www.eyc.org/racing.  For a schedule of regular activities taking place at the EYC each week, including race days and times, go to www.eyc.org/schedule.

Family Regatta June 30

The EYC’s annual Family Regatta is June 30 in Flying Scots.  The skippers meeting will be at 9:30 AM and the warning signal for the first race is scheduled for 10:00 AM.  To see the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, go to www.eyc.org/racing.

The Family Regatta takes place as part of the regular Saturday morning Flying Scot series.  If you have a parent/child, grandparent/grandchild, or siblings on board, you are eligible for separate Family Regatta trophies.  However, even if you do not have any of those combinations on board, you can still race in the June 30 Saturday morning Flying Scot races.

The EYC anticipates a lot of demand for use of EYC-owned Flying Scots in the Family Regatta, so the boat drawing will be held in advance via e-mail.  If you wish to enter the boat drawing, you must send an e-mail to [email protected] not later than 5 PM on Thursday, June 28, stating your name, phone number and that you wish to enter the Family Regatta boat draw.

To enter the draw, you must be a current EYC member and the holder of an EYC Skipper’s License.  To determine if you are on the list of EYC Skipper’s License holders, go to eyc.org/member-info.  The list is still being compiled, so your name might not appear even if you are eligible for, or have already been awarded, a Skipper’s License.  If you think your name should be on the list but it is not, e-mail [email protected].  For details of how to obtain an EYC Skipper’s License, see the EYC’s Water Safety Policy at www.eyc.org/member-info

Boat draw winners will be notified by e-mail on Friday, June 29.  By entering the boat draw, you commit to compete in the entire Family Regatta as skipper of the boat you drew, unless you choose not to race for safety reasons.

This Week at the EYC June 25-July 1 / Jack McCoy

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The EYC regrets to announce the passing of longtime EYC member and former Commodore John J. “Jack” McCoy of Egg Harbor.  An obituary is here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx?n=john-j-mccoy-jack&pid=158134830

We think Jack would be pleased with everything going on at the EYC this week.  In addition to the usual activities of lessons, racing, bridge, bunco, swimming, visiting with friends and family, and just plain going sailing, here’s what’s happening:

The EYC’s FAMILY REGATTA is the morning of Saturday, June 30.  For more information on the Family Regatta, and for details on how members can enter the drawing to use an EYC-owned boat in the Family Regatta, watch for a later email from the EYC.

The YOUTH ACTIVITY for Wednesday, June 27 will be bowling, pizza and soft drinks at the Sister Bay Bowl.  Meet at the Bowl at 6:00 PM.  Youth activities are for EYC members and guests who have at least finished first grade.  Bring $10 to cover bowling and pizza.  Pick up at the Bowl at 7:30 PM.  Questions?  Contact Betsy Steele (920) 854-7191.

The TEEN ACTIVITY for Thursday, June 28 will be a barbeque and movie under the stars at Ephraim’s Skyway drive-in theater.  Meet at the EYC at 7:00 PM.  Pick up in Nelson’s Hardware parking lot after first film at approximately 10:30 PM.  Cost $10 plus money for snacks.  Questions?  Contact Teen Activities chair Heather Andersen [email protected]

The DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN SESSION C SAILING LESSONS is noon on Sunday, July 1.  Session C lessons begin Monday, July 2.  The EYC teaches group and private sailing lessons for juniors, teens and adults.  For more information about sailing lessons at the EYC, and to enroll, go to www.eyc.org/lessons.

 

 

 

This Week at the EYC June 16-24

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The EYC’s summer season kicks in to full gear this week.  In addition to the EYC’s ongoing activities of racing, swimming, bridge, ping-pong, four-square and hanging out on the pier, here’s what’s happening at the EYC.

The EYC has a full schedule of FYR BAL EVENTS on Saturday June 16.  The Fyr Bal Regatta begins at 10:00 AM, the informal membership meeting is at 5:00 PM, the Malcolm D. Vail Sr. Hall of Fame induction ceremony is at 6:00 PM, and the Fyr Bal Family Cookout (EYC will provide brats and chicken; bring a side or dessert to share and BYO beverages) begins around 6:15 PM, followed by bonfire and fireworks viewing.

LESSON SESSION B BEGINS Monday, June 18.  Both morning and afternoon lessons are offered during this two-week session.  The enrollment deadline is noon on Sunday, June 17.  For more information about EYC lessons, and to enroll, go to www.eyc.org/lessons.

The EYC’s RACE SERIES get going this week.  Flying Scots race Saturday morning and Monday evening, Optimists race Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning, and Tuesday and Thursday evening, and Lasers and Flying Juniors race Sunday afternoon and Friday evening.  For specific times see the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions at www.eyc.org/racing.  Remember, you must have your EYC skipper’s license to skipper an EYC-owned Scot, but you don’t need one to skipper an Optimist, FJ or Laser in a race, so come on down and race!

The initial FIRST MATES COFFEE is Monday June 18 at 9:30 AM.  First Mates, be there to catch up, and to discuss the summer’s events!  For more information contact the First First Mate, Carole Kraemer [email protected].

BUNCO starts Monday June 18 at 7:00 PM.  Some of us are not sure what Bunco is, but everyone participating always seems to be having lots of fun.

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES begin the evening of Wednesday, June 20.  Watch for the poster at the EYC announcing specifics.

TEEN ACTIVITIES begin Thursday, June 21 with pizza and bowling at the Sister Bay Bowl.  Meet at the Sister Bay Bowl at 5:00 PM; pick up at the Bowl at 7:00 PM.  Bring $15 per teen.

The EYC’s OPENING SOCIAL is Saturday, June 23 at 6:00 PM at the EYC.  The EYC will supply wine and soft drinks.  Bring an hors d’oeuvre to share.  Dress is summer casual.  The EYC will provide valet parking for those few members who are not able to walk from the Spruce Street parking lot.  Please be there to greet your old friends and to welcome the EYC’s new members!

This Week at the EYC June 11-17

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This week sees the beginning of the EYC’s regular summer operations.  Here’s what’s happening from June 11 to June 17:

LESSON SESSION A begins at 9:00 AM on Monday, June 11.  This session is only one week long, so it’s a good opportunity to introduce a new student to sailing lessons at a low price.  This session tends to be lightly enrolled, often leading to very low student / teacher ratios.  The enrollment deadline is noon, Sunday, June 10.  To enroll, go to www.eyc.org/lessons.

BRIDGE LESSONS begin Thursday, June 14 at 9:30 AM.  Bridge lessons are already fully enrolled.  For more information about EYC bridge, contact Bridge chair Suzanne Lisle [email protected].

The FYR BAL REGATTA kicks off the EYC’s racing season on Saturday, June 16.  The Fyr Bal Regatta is raced in Flying Scots and these races also count towards the season-long Saturday Flying Scot series.   The drawing for qualified skippers to use an EYC-owned Scot in the Fyr Bal Regatta is at 9:00 AM and the first race is scheduled for 10:00 AM.  For the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, see www.eyc.org/racing.  Flying Scot races also take place on Monday evenings.

The EYC’s first OPTIMIST RACES are scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, June 16.  The EYC has expanded its Optimist racing schedule to four times per week in 2012 (Saturday afternoons, Sunday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings).  All EYC members under age 16 are encouraged to race Optimists.  The Saturday drawing for EYC juniors to use an EYC-owned Optimist is at 1:00 PM and the first race is scheduled for 2:00 PM.  The Sunday drawing is at 9:00 AM and the first race is at 10:00 AM.  For the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, including the complete schedule of races, see www.eyc.org/racing.

An INFORMAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING will take place at 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 16.  There will be a very short presentation on the state of the EYC and the EYC’s operations, and then members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the EYC’s officers, members of the Board of Directors and some committee chairpersons.  This would be a good meeting to attend if you would like to volunteer but are not sure where your particular skills are most needed.

Former EYC Commodore and founding EYC member Malcolm D. (“Skipper”) Vail, Sr. (1888-1976) will be INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME of the Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation at a brief ceremony at the EYC at 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 16.  Gene McCarthy of LMSRF will present a memorial gift to Skipper’s son, Malcolm D. (“Weed”) Vail, Jr.  All EYC members are encouraged to attend this short ceremony.

The EYC’s FYR BAL FAMILY COOKOUT will get underway immediately following the Hall of Fame ceremony. The EYC will provide grilled items; members are encouraged to bring a side dish and/or dessert, and their own beverages.  As the sun sets, we will view the Fyr Bal bonfires ringing the harbor.

LASER AND FLYING JUNIOR RACING begins Sunday, June 17.  The drawing for use of an EYC-owned boat is at 1:00 PM and the first race is scheduled for 2:00 PM.  For 2012 the EYC has purchased Radial rigs for all its Lasers, enabling the Lasers to be sailed by smaller persons and in higher winds…so, parents, encourage your teens to race a Laser!  Laser and Flying Junior races take place on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  For the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, including the complete schedule of races, see www.eyc.org/racing.

The DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN LESSON SESSION B is noon on Sunday, June 17.  Session B lessons begin Monday, June 18.  For more information about EYC sailing lessons, and to enroll, see www.eyc.org/lessons.

The EYC begins REGULAR SUMMER HOURS on June 11.  The club will be staffed from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day, and in the evenings when races or other events require.

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