SAILING SUNSHINE BAY YACHT CLUB 30 YEARS OF SAILING CONT D FROM PAGE ONE

Transcription

1

2 SUNSHINE BAY YACHT CLUB 30 YEARS OF CONT D FROM PAGE ONE "I look at those statistics from a different viewpoint," said current SBYC Commodore Neil Herbst. "While they might apply to the development of dinghy sailing, I don't think that applies to the fixed-keel sailing that's done at Wabamum Lake. The proof is in the pudding for this club. We have a two-year waiting list for membership, assuming a normal turnover of people either moving or retiring out-of-province or taking up other hobbies. People hear about us primarily by word of mouth and our club hasn't really been adversely affected by the most recent economic downturn. "Growth has really come from the enthusiasm of the members; a sense of camaraderie. "Plus, the location here is really lovely, with a sheltered bay and up-to-date facilities," said Herbst. "There's certainly been increased interest since the new clubhouse was finished in The club also tries to encourage families, and is in fact fixing up the old green clubhouse so kids can have a place to hang out. There's every effort to make this club family-friendly." Sailing has an undeserved reputation as being the domain of wealthy elites, but Herbst challenges that notion. "It is, in fact, very affordable. The average boat in this club dates to the mid-1980s. Fibreglass boats, if cared for, last a long time, so it's not terribly expensive to get into -- no more expensive than golf, by the time you factor in the cost of a golf membership and equipment. Most people start off with a smaller boat, get a feel for sailing, and then progress to something larger." Sailing can be as laid-back or as competitive as you want it to be, he said. "There's a good race program for anyone who's interested, and a friendly rivalry between this club and others on the lake." Our Commodores over the years...! 1981! John Hill 1882! John Hill 1983! John Hill 1984! Gary Johns 1985! Colin Boon 1986! Richard Larson 1987! Jacqueline St John 1988! Adrian Palmer 1989! Gilbert Requema 1990! Richard Feilden 1991! Bruce MacLock 1992! Gavin Graham 1993! Hans Brand 1994! Don Coffin 1995! Don Coffin 1996! Jack Armitage 1997! Neil Herbst 1998! Jim Spalding 1999! Jim Nesdole 2000! Tom Caston 2001! Frank Langer 2002! Richard Feilden 2003! Bruce Maclock 2004! Luigi Morgantini 2005! Gerald Fitzgerald 2006! Barry Adams 2007! Jacek Kuran 2008! Gilbert Requema 2009! Jeanne Annett 2010! Hans Brand 2011!! Neil Herbst Past Commodore Hans Brand, whose wife, son and two grandchildren are also avid sailors, says: "The beauty of sailing is that it is a sport you can continue to enjoy as you get older." Contact information: Neil Herbst, SBYC Commodore, Hans Brand, SBYC Past Commodore,

3 SUNSHINE BAY YACHT CLUB 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

4 PIRATE DAYS ** SURVIVOR - TREASURE HUNT EVENTS

5 PIRATE DAYS ** COSTUMES / DINNER

6 PIRATE DAYS ** SAIL - BY PIRATE DAYS AUGUST LONG WEEKEND SBYC has a great history of putting on terrific Pirate Day events, and this year was another success. Nothing happens without lots of volunteers and this year had some people who put in great effort. Thanks to Vicki Day & Mike Mendzat for the Treasure Hunt / Survivor contest, thanks to all our great cooks who provided Chili / Salads, thanks for our BBQ cooks, Sundae servers, clean up crew. All living proof that events are successful due to the efforts of these volunteers. Your party planners, John Stobbe, Stuart Sherwin

7 PIRATE DAYS ** SURVIVOR - TREASURE HUNT EVENTS

8 Work Parties... Part of being in a club means sharing the load. We have had great turn-outs for various work parties, here - the docks are getting a good work over. Summer storms have caused some havoc with the docks, chains, anchors etc. Thanks to all who have lent their expertise and elbow grease to keeping our docks in great shape. New Classified Section In our upcoming newsletters we will feature a Classified Ad section where you can advertise sailing items for sale. Contact John Stobbe jstobbe@macrealty.com or Stuart Sherwin studads@gmail.com with your items for sale. Travel Trailer Members The club is making up a new policy for the use of travel trailers with SBYC. This policy will be implemented for the new 2012 season. With this new policy in place everyone will know all the ground rules. UPCOMING EVENTS BOATS CRANING OUT - OCTOBER 1st 9:30am sharp DOCKS CRANING OUT - OCTOBER 15th 9:30am sharp DOCK REPAIRS - TBA IT IS CRITICAL FOR BOAT REMOVAL THAT YOU ARE ON-TIME AND READY WHEN CALLED FOR YOUR BOAT CRANING. TIME IS MONEY WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRANE.

9 SBYC SBYC 2011 Boats - Crane - Out Saturday October 1 Wabamun Marina Both the SBYC and EYC crane-outs are open to members of each club, subject to capacity limitations. EYC will arrange a boat craning on some other weekend. Advance booking is required to guarantee a spot. COST: $ for boat only or $230 for both boat and mast. Prices include the $50.00 marina fee. Optional overnite fee at Marina is additional $20.00 All amouns including $20 fee for overnight at Wabamun Marina are payable to SBYC. REGISTRATION: Please confirm your booking, planned schedule, VHF communications, and suggestions to expedite operations for the day to Gilbert Requena, DockMaster. Home (780) , cell (780) or Gilbert: Gilbertr@nait.ca. If anyone (especially new members) have any questions regarding haul out, please contact Gilbert. COME PREPARED: Help may the day a success for you and your fellow club members by coming prepared. - Everyone needs to bring help to drive their truck and trailer, help with the mast etc. - Everybody is expected to help out with the operation where necessary. - Boats not overnighting Friday at Marine need to ensure they arrive in advance of scheduled time. - There is good anchoring in the area, for example just off the outlet canal. - Boats should anchor in reasonable proximity or raft-up as possible to faciliate communications - The Marina gates are always locked. We will try to arrange access so people can spot trailer rigs inside the gates Friday (Friday evening, if not during the day). - The club boat will be on hand to assist in relaying communications and to ferry members - Ensure your driver and trailer arrives well in advance of scheduled time at Marina. - Craning will commence at A schedule of approximate crane-out times for boats will be circulated in advance See Sling Preparation diagram on following page Fall Boat Crane Out - Saturday October 1nd Starting at 9:30 SHARP BOATS OUT NOTICE Sunshine Bay Yacht Club