Commodore Russ Zehnacker. North East River Yacht Club

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Such was the case on three separate occasions this past month. On April 13 th and 14 th, our club was invited to set up a display at the Eastern Mountain Sports store in Christiana.

1 North East River Yacht Club At The Peake of the Chesapeake Social, Power or Sail, We Have Something For Everyone Member Newsletter May COMMODORE S REPORT One of the great things about our club is the way our members pitch in and volunteer their time to benefit the club. Such was the case on three separate occasions this past month. On April 13 th and 14 th, our club was invited to set up a display at the Eastern Mountain Sports store in Christiana. In return for setting up and manning the display, club members were offered a 20% discount on items purchased those two days. Claudia Ferguson and members from her Membership and Marketing team took on the task and I am happy to say the table was manned for the entire two days, helping to spread the word about our club. On Saturday the 21 st, members gathered at the club for our annual Spring Work day to help get the facilities ready for the coming season. Then, on Sunday, many of those same members, along with several others, returned to the club to help host our annual Open House to showcase our club and hopefully recruit some new members and slip holders. I would like to thank all of you for taking the time out of your bust schedules to help out with these events. It just goes to prove once again that the North East River Yacht Club has the BEST members on the Bay! Since the beginning of the new year, your Officers and Board Members have been working hard to contain costs and identify new sources of revenue to keep our club operational. While the task continues, I assure you that we have made great strides in both areas. On Sunday, June 3rd, I plan to hold my third Ask the Commodore meeting. This meeting will also detail our financial outlook and plans for the remainder of the year. I urge you to mark your calendars now, and take the time to attend this very important meeting. Remember, this is your club, it can only be as strong and viable as you make it. The officers and BOG are your representatives and can only operate effectively with your input. On May 5 th, we officially open the boating season here at NERYC. As always, a full weekend of activities is planned starting with our annual Margaritaville Party on Friday evening. Come on down and enjoy festive food, music and great company with your fellow members, and while you re at it, bring along a couple of your not yacht club friends so they can see what the hoopla is all about! More information on all opening weekend events can be found elsewhere in this issue of the Waterline. May is also the month that most other clubs on the Bay celebrate their openings so don t be surprised to see your clubs officers decked out in their Summer Whites as they head off to our sister clubs to offer support and foster reciprocal agreements, Remember, NONE of our clubs officers are reimbursed in any way for their attendance at these functions. They do so as a responsibility of their office, and to help spread the word about NERYC up and down the bay. That s it for now, get out there and enjoy the Bay! I look forwards to seeing you at the club throughout the season. As always, please contact me with any questions, comments or suggestions Commodore Russ Zehnacker.

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In addition, I would like to thank Charles Paris for doing an outstanding job with monitoring and arranging for critical upgrades to our NERYC club property and systems.

5 FROM THE VICE Many thanks to the mooring ball team of Frank Wile, Gill Louw, Barry Lotter, Dave Brzezowski, and Bob Brechter. Also, to John Sergeant as he continues to nurse our mooring barge motor to good health as it ages like the rest of us. In addition, I would like to thank Charles Paris for doing an outstanding job with monitoring and arranging for critical upgrades to our NERYC club property and systems. And thanks to those who help Charles, which helps us keep costs down for NERYC. From May 4 th -6 th, join us as at our 2012 NERYC Opening Day Weekend. Kick off the weekend at our Margaritaville party at 6 pm on Friday, May 4 th. DJ Kevin is booked and ready to spin some tunes and get you into party mode. On Saturday, May 5 th, our Opening Day starts with a Sail Race at 11 AM, and the preceremony appetizers and cocktails will begin at 2:30 pm. NERYC member, Tom Williams, will be playing his guitar and I heard he might try Blue Bayou. The official Opening Day Ceremony will be held at 4 pm. The Kentucky Derby party starts at 5 pm. Ladies - don t forget your Derby Hats. And be sure to buy raffle tickets for our two huge Baskets of Cheer, which will be raffled off on Opening Day. For Opening Day, thank you to those who plan to donate appetizers and desserts for our members and visitors to enjoy. Suzanne Braun is doing a great job compiling our Opening Day Booklet and organizing the Cheer baskets. Remember when you buy an ad for the booklet, the proceeds are used to offset the costs of our Opening Day festivities. See you all then. V/C Steve Hogan FROM THE FLEET Hopefully by this time boats are in the water and you are ready to enjoy all the club cruises. NERYC members had a great time on the Shakedown Cruise to Tidewater Marina in HD Grace this past weekend. A big thank you to Bruce and Barbi Taylor for hosting a memorable gathering at your fabulous home overlooking the Susquehanna and across the Bay. The food, the view and the company were all amazing. Our next adventure is set for Memorial Day weekend, May 26 28th, when we will cruise down to the Baltimore Inner Harbor West Marina. For your convenience, I have prepared a Fleet Captain s Cruise Schedule booklet containing all the details of our summer cruises. The booklet can be found on the easel as you enter the Club via the front door. You can also find the full cruise schedule, venue information and sign up for cruises online via the website: If you don t have a boat, please consider joining the cruises by land yacht. Information on overnight accommodations, at each location, is in the cruise booklet. There are plenty of activities and social functions to enjoy with or without a boat. If you have never been on a club cruise, or if you have any questions or need encouragement to join us, please contact me. Tally Ho! May June 29-July 1 July 3 (Tuesday) Aug 3-5 Sep 1-3 Oct 13, CRUISE SCHEDULE Memorial Day Cruise Inner Harbor West Mid-Summer Cruise Worton Creek Marina Independence Day Celebration - Family fun at NERYC Picnic Grounds and A Dock with Town of North East Fireworks Display Late Summer Cruise Rock Hall Landing Labor Day Cruise Maryland Yacht Club Frostbite Cruise Sassafras Harbor Marina Tally Ho! FC Ginny Somers 5

Memorial Day Cruise May 26 28 Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina To make slip reservation call: 410-837-5339 $2.

com The premiere location and updated facilities of the BMC at Inner Harbor make it one of the most sought after destinations in the city.

This marina was renovated in 2007 and offers 115 state-of-the-art concrete floating dock slips, a pump out station at each slip, fuel pier, the award winning Rusty

Hill and the stadiums. Enjoy city living at its best from your slip at Inner Harbor.

Take Fort McHenry down your port side, follow the Harbor channel all the way into the city. Our facility is the last marina on your port side.

6 Memorial Day Cruise May Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina To make slip reservation call: $2.50 per foot Two Night Minimum (Note: Only have 50 amp electric can rent splitter for $5.00 per night) The premiere location and updated facilities of the BMC at Inner Harbor make it one of the most sought after destinations in the city. On the promenade at Baltimore s beautiful inner harbor, and directly at the foot of Federal Hill, the city views are breathtaking. This marina was renovated in 2007 and offers 115 state-of-the-art concrete floating dock slips, a pump out station at each slip, fuel pier, the award winning Rusty Scupper seafood restaurant on-site and a short walk to Baltimore s downtown attractions, festivities and restaurants, including the Inner Harbor, historic Federal Hill and the stadiums. Enjoy city living at its best from your slip at Inner Harbor. Directions by Water Chesapeake Bay to the Brewerton Channel (Patapsco River), follow the Patapsco River in until Fort McHenry. Take Fort McHenry down your port side, follow the Harbor channel all the way into the city. Our facility is the last marina on your port side. Look for the Rusty Scupper Restaurant and Inner Harbor Marina fuel signs. Channels 09, 16, and 69. Coordinates: Latitude: 39 16' 55" N, Longitude: 76 36' 30" W. BYOB Cocktail Party on the Docks Sunday, May 27th Join us at the end of the dock where all NERYC boats will be moored Check out Baltimore Inner Harbor on the internet for things to do, restaurants, hotels, etc. Also, check out Baltimore Water Taxi. It stops right at the marina. 6

FROM MEMBERSHIP Neryc was invited to exhibit at Club Days at Eastern Mountain Sports in Christiana on the 13 th and 14 th of April. It was a win-win situation.

We will also exhibit at the Blue Rocks Game in Wilmington on Wednesday, May 9 th. Let me know if you would like to come out and help. Our annual Open House was held on April 22 nd from 2-4pm.

As a result of our efforts and the initiation fee waiver incentive, I am pleased to let you all know we received 7 new member applications this past week.

7 FROM MEMBERSHIP Neryc was invited to exhibit at Club Days at Eastern Mountain Sports in Christiana on the 13 th and 14 th of April. It was a win-win situation. We got to tell customers about NERYC and at the same time NERYC members could receive 20 to 25% off their merchandise. Thanks to the members who helped. We will also exhibit at the Blue Rocks Game in Wilmington on Wednesday, May 9 th. Let me know if you would like to come out and help. Our annual Open House was held on April 22 nd from 2-4pm. Although it was a rainy day, we had a good turn out. As a result of our efforts and the initiation fee waiver incentive, I am pleased to let you all know we received 7 new member applications this past week. Special thanks to the Marketing and Membership committees, who worked so diligent behind the scenes to get the word out through adverts in various magazines, periodicals, handout materials and most recently, participation in exhibits and also, as you have probably noticed, the road signs posted around the area advertising our slips and Open House. My thanks also to all those members who attended on the day and assisted in showcasing all the club has to offer. You all contributed to making this day a success. Remember, if you see an unfamiliar face around the club, please introduce yourselves and make them feel welcome. Claudia Ferguson Membership Chair 7

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FROM THE RACE COURSE The first race of the season is upon us. This Saturday NERYC sail race fleet will take to the river to test their new sails, fresh bottom paint and rusty crews against each other.

The racing will be tight this year as we modified the fleets and narrowed the starts down to 2. The handicap ratings will be close and the competition tough.

9 FROM THE RACE COURSE The first race of the season is upon us. This Saturday NERYC sail race fleet will take to the river to test their new sails, fresh bottom paint and rusty crews against each other. It should be a spectacle the entire club wants to come and watch as you never know who might win or take a wrong turn. The racing will be tight this year as we modified the fleets and narrowed the starts down to 2. The handicap ratings will be close and the competition tough. I wish the fleet the best this weekend as I cannot make opening day due to Rosalita competing in the NOOD s in Annapolis (NOOD stands for National Offshore One Design and is a regatta where boats race against other boats of the exact same design). The Junior program is ramping up with registrations coming in fast. Thus far we are ahead of last year and some weeks are close to full, so get your kids registered. Due to some wonderful donations by club members we have been able to purchase several new Optimists, Lasers and a chase boat. These additions will allow the program to continue its growth and sustainability. Sharlene has been busy readying the program for the summer and hiring our US Sailing certified instructors. Mike has been procuring equipment and repairing boats so the fleet so it is ready to go. In addition, we will again be hosting a sold out US Sailing instructor certification course at the club over Memorial day weekend. I wish the best to all on opening day weekend. Good luck racers and don t bump into anyone. Rick Hanson Sail Race Chair DATE START NERYC RACE EVENTS 2012 May 5 Sat 11:00 Spring Series Race 1 Lottery May 12 Sat 14:00 Spring Series Race 2 May 19 Sat 14:00 Spring Series Race 3 June 2 Sat 14:00 Spring Series Race 4 June 9 Sat 11:30 NERYC Invitational & Pig Roast (Green Book event) Committee Boats: June 16 Sat 14:00 Spring Series Race 5 Aug 18 Sat 14:00 Fall Series Race 1 Aug 25 Sat 14:00 Fall Series Race 2 Sept 15 Sat 14:00 Fall Series Race 3 Sept 22 Sat 14:00 Fall Series Race 4 Oct 13 Sat 14:00 Fall Series Race 5 Oct 27 Sat 14:00 Pursuit Race-Charlestown Cup THURSDAY RACES June 21 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 1 June 28 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 2 July 5 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 3 July 12 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 4 July 19 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 5 July 26 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 6 Aug 2 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 7 Aug 9 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 8 Aug 16 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 9 Aug 23 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 10 Aug 30 Thurs 18:30 Thursday Night Series Race 11 May 20 Sun 12:00 Juniors Spring Regatta June 10 Sun 13:00 Juniors Summer kick-off Regatta July 01 Sun 13:00 Juniors Summer Fun Regatta July 15 Sun 13:00 Juniors Mid-Summer Regatta Aug 12 Sun 13:00 Juniors Late Summer Regatta Aug 26 Sun 13:00 Juniors End of Summer Regatta Sept 16 Sun 13:00 Juniors Fall Regatta POPULAR CBYRA GREEN BOOK EVENTS FOR REGION 1 HIGH POINTS Link to all Green Book events: CBYRA Green Book Schedule 9

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12 If May is your birthday, or anniversary month, or you are a new member, we d like to celebrate with you! Please come and enjoy a cocktail compliments of the Featuring Live Entertainment! Birthdays Mark Hergan 2 Allan Johns 4 John Sergeant 4 Jack Burr 6 Butch Long 6 John Hakemian 7 Mark Lord 7 Lisa O'Brien 7 Francis Reeser 9 Chris O'Brien 10 Anita Harsh 12 Rosey Tracy 13 Vicki King 14 Andrea Johns 15 Paul Russoniello 16 Lois Eiler 16 Frank Luxl 17 Kenny Mack 18 Chris Dallas 19 Shirley Johnson 19 Steven Stanhope 20 Rutger Van Zanten 22 Dave Brzezowski 24 Bill Doyle 25 Joe Gwiazdowski 26 Harv Renshaw 27 Kathy Gordon 31 Anniversaries Barbara & Donald Barrow 1 Sherri & Chuck Kohlermann 3 Joanne & Nigel Veater 8 Sarah & Weston Dinsel 11 Mary & Jeff Allen 15 Kathy & Keith Gordon 15 Laurie & Dick Painter 15 Jimmie & Suzie Krapf 16 Freckle & Chris Dallas 18 Claire & Bob Brechter 19 Bonnie & John Koresko 19 Darlene & Mike Hamlin 25 Betty & Den Cimino 25 Suzanne & George Braun 27 Susan & David Reno 27 Laura & Joe Reynolds 27 Cliff & Anne Robinson 28 Cheryl & Jim Spaulding 28 Peggy & Butch Long 30 Nancy & Mark Brickhouse 31 Welcome New Members Judith Cole Simon & Lee Manonian Woody & Sharon Fogg Timothy & Andrea Mower Tom & Jodi Madonna Their children are Alicia & Thomas Christopher & Kelly Bainbridge Their children are Christopher Jr, Anthony, Makayla, Jillian, Savannah & Brianna Bob & Judi Gilpin Their children are Rebecca and Luke 12

Events Come on down to the club and join the fun at all of the May events,

Bring your friends along to share our hospitality, food and enjoy beautiful

13 Don t Miss! Opening Weekend Spring Race Series Birthday Night Junior Regatta NERYC Events Come on down to the club and join the fun at all of the May events, or enjoy a meal any evening the club is open. Bring your friends along to share our hospitality, food and enjoy beautiful waterfront view. Bar & Restaurant Hours of Operation Thursday hrs Friday & Saturday hrs Sundays: Bayside Drive, North East, MD (410)

Coming in June June 2 Sail Race Spring Series 4 June 8 NERYC Birthday Night June 9

June-12 BOG Meeting June 16 Sail Race Spring Series 5 June-18 Sail Camp Session 1

Camp Session 2 June 28 Sail Race Thurs Series 2 June 29 Mid - Summer Cruise May

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 The friendly club at the peak of the Peake! P.O.

14 Coming in June June 2 Sail Race Spring Series 4 June 8 NERYC Birthday Night June 9 NERYC Invitational Race & Pig Roast June-10 Juniors Summer Kick Off Regatta June-12 BOG Meeting June 16 Sail Race Spring Series 5 June-18 Sail Camp Session 1 June 21 Sail Race Thurs Series 1 June-23 GSA Northern Bay Regatta June-25 Sail Camp Session 2 June 28 Sail Race Thurs Series 2 June 29 Mid - Summer Cruise May 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat The friendly club at the peak of the Peake! P.O. Box Bayside Drive North East, MD Phone: neryc@iximd.com 14

NORTH EAST RIVER YACHT CLUB. At The Peake of the Chesapeake Member Newsletter May 2017

NORTH EAST RIVER YACHT CLUB. At The Peake of the Chesapeake Member Newsletter May 2017 NORTH EAST RIVER YACHT CLUB At The Peake of the Chesapeake Member Newsletter May 2017 WELCOME ABOARD Welcome to NERYC s May Waterline. I hope that you find this monthly newsletter informative on the activities