Josh and Ashley Gruber, James and Sandra Atkins, and Robert and Frances Kuzinski! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! March. Welcome Aboard New Members

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1 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! March 6th-Sunset Fri March 7th O'Kelly Function PHRF-2pm March 10th-BYSC Board March 11th-Steak Night March 12th-Fishing Club March 13th Sunset Fri March 14th-Pi Party PHRF-2pm March 15th-Boating Extravaganza March 20th-Jean Ribaut March 21st-Jean Ribaut March 22-PHRF March 26-Master Nat March 27- Final Friday March 28 High School Regatta March t March warmer weather cannot be far off now. And with it, busy times at BYSC. Sailing takes a turn from big boats to dinghies this month at BYSC. We start the month with the last couple of PHRF Frostbite series races. Then, on the last weekend of the month, the Flag Raising ceremony in conjunction with Final Friday, hosting a major High School regatta and River Rat training on Saturday, and the first of the spring small boat series races on Sunday. A busy last weekend - In between, there are plenty of social activities on the calendar in March hope to see a bunch of you at both Steak Night and at the Pi Day gathering as well as at each Sunset Friday. Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club... Speaking of River Rat training! To repeat myself from last month - in my opinion there is no better way to get involved with BYSC than to volunteer for on-thewater duty during our many races/regattas. I encourage everyone to consider attending the River Rat training session on Saturday the 28th. No prior experience required you will be taught everything you need to know to function as a valued race committee member. Also to somewhat repeat myself from last month, I encourage all of you interested in your children and/or grandchildren attending either BYSC Summer Camp and/or Junior Sailing of Beaufort Learn to Sail sessions, to act soon. Registrations for both programs are now open - initially to BYSC members only - but they will soon be opened up to non-members as well. Again, I will point out that the two are distinct and separate programs with different staffs, agendas, and goals if you are not familiar with the differences between these two programs and/or need clarification, I suggest you contact Milledge or Dylan in the office, or contact me. But most importantly, if you are interested in either program I urge you to not hesitate now that the registrations have opened. Both programs have become hugely popular over the past few years and many of the sessions of each fill up quickly. It is your club, come enjoy it. Chuck Rushing Commodore Welcome Aboard New Members Josh and Ashley Gruber, James and Sandra Atkins, and Robert and Frances Kuzinski! March 28 River Rats March 29 Spring Series

2 Hey YA ll, Summer is just around the corner and we are gearing up for it. Summer Camp Registration is open to Members only for the month of March, and on Friday the 27th we will be having our annual Easter Egg hunt at 6:30 PM. Dylan will be on hand for anyone who needs help with registration at that time as well, or swing by if you have any questions. March 14th is the Pi Party and the Jean Ribaut Cup is this month as well. March 31st is the deadline for annual dues unless you are on a payment plan so come on by and see me if you have not taken care of that yet. On Sunday March 8th there will be a volunteer afternoon to clean up the club and get things looking good for the season. We will be working from 1-4 PM so come out and lend a hand! Milledge Hopkins Webb

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4 Call for River Rats! Training for new River Rats begins at 12:30 PM Saturday, March 28 Experienced Rats and PROs should come to dock at 3 PM BYSC is looking for new River Rats! These specially trained club members manage our club races and regattas. Wearing their trademark yellow t-shirts, they set the race course, start the races, record the finishes, help capsized sailors, manage the marks and keep the competition running smoothly. This year's training will outline signal boat, mark boat and safety boat duties, answer your questions and get you scheduled to start working on the water! At about 3 PM, we will go down to the dock for an on-water session to bring it all together. Training continues during our Spring Series races - first race day is Sunday, March 29, and racing continues throughout April and May. On-water roles include PRO (Principal Race Officer), signal boat crew members (timer, flagman, line spotter and recorder) and mark/safety boat skippers and crew. Our goal is to have the best race management team in SAYRA (the Southeast Yacht Racing Association), with enough members so we always have a full roster and no one has to work too often. And we're doing it! The River Rats get big kudos every year at our Lowcountry Regatta and at the regional and national regattas we are invited to host at our club. Bring your calendar and your t-shirt size. See you on Saturday, March 28th, at 12:30 pm! Questions? Call John or Marge Barber, or Top 10 reasons to become a BYSC River Rat: #10. It s great exercise. #9. You ll be part of a team with a mission. #8. You can add new skills to your resume. #7. You ll have a great view of the racing. #6. You ll be a part of exciting river rescues. #5. You can earn your 20 volunteer hours in style. #4. Racers, you also get credit for your average of sailed races. #3. You get a free, trademark, nifty yellow t-shirt. #2. You can share sea stories (and refreshments) after the races. And most of all: #1. A day on the water beats all other options!

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6 BYSC STEAK NIGHT March 11 Steak Night All filet mignons steaks served grilled to your perfection over a charcoal flame! Hand tossed salad with all the fixing's. Piping hot baked potato with real butter, sour cream and chives. Crusty rolls. Dessert Wed, March 11th Cooking from 6:00-7:30pm / $18.00 PP Limited number of tickets available RSVP s a MUST! Sign up online at byscnet.com

7 Not just an ordinary day but an epic Day! The kind that comes once a century.. Come bring something Pi(e) of your choice and Join in the Celebration Pizza, Pecan, Pineapple, Moon, Cutie, Chicken Pot, Sweetie. BYSC/Sat March 14/ Approximately 6:18:29-9:26:53 PM Very informal and of course, irrational Come to the Dork Side...

8 You have probably received your BYSC dues statement by now. But, did you notice the box at the bottom of the page that explains how you can renew your membership in US Sailing (USS), or join, through the BYSC link. You receive a discount on your USS dues as well as providing a credit to BYSC. Go to This will link you up directly with USS, bypassing the BYSC office but crediting the club for a membership. There have been a number of comments from BYSC members that they were interested in learning how to sail. Junior Sailing of Beaufort, Inc. puts on the popular Learn to Sail program in June for juniors but there has not been a major organized program for teaching adults. We are exploring the idea of putting together a sailing instruction program at BYSC that would occur in the spring and fall but first we need some idea of the level of interest. If you think that you would be interested please reply to this and let me know your interest and the general level of sailing experience. The initial idea is to have a USS certified instructor teach beginning sailing in club Sunfish. It seems that hours of indoctrination and training would be suitable for folks to feel confident in sailing a small boat in the Beaufort River. The hours would probably be over a four day period, such as: 2 hrs on a Thurs. and Fri. night for on-shore indoctrination and parts of Sat. and Sun. for on-the-water training. There would be a cost but it has not been determined yet and is somewhat dependent on the level of interest. A quick response would be appreciated. Thank you and Happy New Year. Frank Pontious

9 RACERS - SAVE THE DATE MAY The 60th Beaufort Water Festival Sailing Regatta hosted by BYSC is May Look for NOR and registration information coming soon to the Beaufort Water Festival website and to the BYSC website. Anticipated classes include PHRF fleet, MC Scows, JY-15s, Lasers, Sunfish and Optimist. Come and enjoy the fun.

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11 Boats for sale Grady White Adventure LOA with cuddy cabin. This is a great boat for our waters and in superb condition. Only $23,500. You can pay $50-60k if you like for the same type of new boat but why do that when this boat is excellent for all conditions? I ve been in the creeks in 24, offshore to Charleston and Savannah and handled conditions nicely in choppy Port Royal Sound Suzuki 225 hp, like new-only 210 hrs. Professionally maintained by Marv s Mobile Marine hull but these don t show age if maintained well and this one is. Aluminum double axle trailer. Garmin 2010 chartplotter (large size for older eyes). Bimini with new (2014) plexiglass windows. Second bimini over rear cockpit-removable. Full top cover. (2) anchors and rodes (2) heavy duty fishing poles (6) lifejackets Cushions in cabin have been recovered. Porta potty (never used). VHF radio with fixed antenna. AM/FM/CD changer. Price is $23,500. See this fine boat at BYSC in back of the tennis courts. Call Frank Pontious for a sea trail, (c) , (h) , (e) fponti@islc.net. MC Scow #2047. Builder: Melges, built in 2000 Length: 16 Fiberglass hull Aluminum mast and boom Boat in good condition with good racing record. All intact and race ready to sail tomorrow. (2) sails: older North Zmax and pretty good North ZAP. North Z1 also available. Good trailer. Seitec dolly also available. Top cover. Masthead flotation. Mast step replaced. Lifting bridle Price is $6,500. Contact Frank Pontious at (c) , (h) , (e) fponti@islc.net.

12 Stray Cat Is For Sale! Stray Cat is a Very Competitive PHRF Cruiser/Racing 1989 Catalina 22. Over 20 race wins, and multiple BYSC PHRF racing series wins + Ribaut Cup winner 2012, Dataw Island Race 2 nd Upgrades and improvements too numerous to list here. Ready to race and win tomorrow! I have everything to return the boat back a fast cruiser. $7,500. Please call Everett Ballenger

13 FOR SALE Boston Whaler; low hour Yamaha 25 ; trailer $ Contact Bill Pendergraft Boston Whaler Montauk 17 ; 90 hp Yamaha, $10, Wayne Heath 1990 s 20 Grady White, Yamaha 200, trailer $6000 Paul Touring Kayak, 16 foot, two water-tight compartments, paddle, $ **please contact the office for any updates or changes on these boats for sale**

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