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1 LIFELINE ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA YACHT SQUADRON JUNE 2016 EDITION cruising THE BRAS D OR LAKES NEW MEMBERS NIGHT and PIER PARTY SOME WINNING ADVICE - RHSP 2016 OFFICIAL OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC SEND-OFF

2 CONTENTS FEATURE I N T H I S I S S U E Greetings from the Commodore 2 NEW MEMBERS NIGHT and PIER PARTY Opener in Review Cruising the Bras d Or Lakes Some Winning Advice - RHSP 2016 Canada Day Race click here Member Services Shares What s Happening New Members Night & Pier Party Saraguay Summer Luncheon & Fashion Show Official Olympic & Paralympic Send-Off Father s Day Steak & Ale Special Honoured at Hors D oeuvres Night Swing into Spring June Calendar of Events O F F I C I A L O L Y M P I C & P A R A L Y M P I C S E N D - O F F JULY 7, 2016 click here 1

3 COMMODORE C RECREATION G R E E T I N G S F R O M T H E C O M M O D O R E The grounds of the Squadron are a hub of activity as the Club has kicked into high gear for the season. We have already enjoyed some great Wednesday Night racing with over 30 boats on the start line in the month of May! We also had a fantastic Opening Weekend with great sailing and other activities around the Club for everyone to enjoy. Soon the pools will open, the playground and sailing school will be full of young sailors, and the adults will be enjoying cocktails and fine food at one of the finest outdoor entertaining venues in Atlantic Canada. Don t forget to add the New Members Night and Pier Party on in your social calendar as it is always a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with your fellow Members. The 2016 Canadian Sailing Team has been recently announced and NS is very well represented by our Squadron members. The RNSYS is certainly standing tall on the national stage! Even more exciting is that next month, we will be hosting a celebration of the amazing group of sailors that have represented our club and our country in their journey to Rio Olympic Games. These amazing athletes have so much to be proud of, and we need to show our appreciation for their dedication and passion for our sport. Please hold the date of July 7th to come out and help support our sailors and their quest to Rio. PLAY AT OUR PLAYGROUND. NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 2

4 COMMODORE CLOTHING The 2016 Squadron Summer Cruise to the Bras d Or Lakes is open to all of our boating members. Sailors and power boat owners alike are encouraged to bring family and friends for some cruising fun. We also have members who join us by road at many of the destinations. The list of members joining in on the fun continues to grow. It s going to be a fantastic cruise so don t miss out! Looking for some offshore racing adventure this summer? Look no further than the 8th biennial running of the Route Halifax to St. Pierre Ocean Race set to begin on July 10th. The anticipation is building and the 2016 edition of the race is developing into one of the most exciting to date. There s still time to gather your crew, prepare your boat and register for what will be a challenging but highly rewarding race to the beautiful French island of Saint- Pierre. our collection CLOTHING & ACCESSSORIES AVAILABLE IN-STORE OR ONLINE IN THE MEMBERS ONLY SECTION OF THE SQUADRON S WEBSITE ENJOY FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU ORDER ONLINE! Bridging the gap from an active junior sailing program to the Club s keelboat program is a very important role that our senior members can help facilitate. During the 2016 Ocean Regatta, we had a very talented young race team member join the crew of One More Time. It was an opportunity to highlight the camaraderie and team work associated with sailing with a large crew, and help broaden a whole new aspect of our sport outside of dinghy sailing. The only sad discovery we made over the weekend was that one of the spinnakers that we actually used was built when our junior sailor was only three years old! Time for some new sails I guess... Over the summer, we will be highlighting opportunities to engage more with our junior sailors, so stay tuned. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 3

5 RACING OPENER IN REVIEW Our 2016 RNSYS Ocean Regatta was a challenging event for racers and our Race Committee. Indecisive winds, cool conditions, and some unfortunate clouds made for a stimulating weekend of good old-fashioned Halifax Harbour racing! THE END OF MAY KICKED OFF THE START OF ANOTHER GREAT SEASON OF RACING AT THE ROYAL John Roy of Ocean Yacht Sales lead the fleets out to Lighthouse Bank in thick fog to set up for racing on Saturday. The fog soon lifted but the variable winds were an issue all day leading to some delays and course changes. The Big Boat Rumble got underway first with a good length of course in the harbour entrance, a race well suited to the bigger boats. They were followed by the two handicap fleets and the J/24s on shorter races in the light airs. Multiple mark boats were kept in motion adjusting to the changes before, during and after the race. With the wind oscillating and the sky showing signs of a drastic change a second race was got underway, a contest that started in a light southerly and ended in a brisk northerly. With the end of the day approaching the fleets were sent home to enjoy the band, beverages and food ashore while the RC waited for the Big Boat Rumble to finish. Sunday dawned bright with the promise of a sea breeze and so the fleets again headed out to Lighthouse Bank. A steady but light wind allowed the first race to start promptly and as 4

6 RACING A Fleet Rank Fleet Boat Class Sailno Helm Club Rating R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Total 1st A Team Ocean Melges Paul Gallant RNSYS nd A One More Time Farr Ed Steeves/Rob Gale RNSYS rd A Flying V Viper Ian MacKillop RNSYS th A Venturesome Farr Ben Maloney RNSYS th A Deviation J Stu McRae RNSYS th A Heloc J Andrew Childs RNSYS th A Hard 1 Far East 28R 8th A Five of Harts Beneteau First 10R 9th A McMac J Sean McDermott/Rory Macdonald 129 Matt Archibald RNSYS Gordon Hart DYC RNSYS DNF th A Matador Farr Greg Blunden RNSYS CLOSE COMPETITION KEPT THE OVERALL STANDINGS IN DOUBT RIGHT UP TO THE END each fleet finished, they were sent out again to make up for the shorter day on Saturday. B fleet managed 2 races, A fleet got in 3 and the J/24s squeezed in 4 before the time came to send everyone home again. A dip in temperatures made many sailors glad to go back ashore and also moved the prize giving inside to the Ward Room. 11th A Black Pearl J Ross Leighton RNSYS DNS 48 5

7 Close competition kept the overall standings in doubt right up to the end with many boats putting in a strong showing. The light, variable winds put a premium on tactical calls and careful trimming and the lead in each race changed hands several times. In addition to the traditional silverware and Squadron keeper prizes, the top three in each class took away swag and gift cards from event sponsors Propeller Brewing and Garrison Brewing. COMMODORE I encourage all Squadron Members to get out and partake in all that their Club has to offer. The summer won t last long, so seize the opportunity to get out on the water, take advantage of the facilities, and enjoy the company of your friends and family. B Fleet Rank Fleet Boat Class Sailno Helm Club Rating R1 R2 R3 R4 Total 1st B Highlander Dehler DB Dan Pride RNSYS nd B Luna J22 ODR 787 Mary Lou Landry/Lorna Flemming RNSYS rd B Favourite Child J29Fr ODR 235 Erin/Carlisle Norwood RNSYS th B Persistence Frers Mike Hoyt RNSYS th B Roguewave Viking Liz Whyte RNSYS BBR Fleet Rank Fleet Boat Class Sailno Helm Club Rating R1 Total Nett 1st BBR Castanea J Paul Conrod RNSYS nd BBR Beyond Choey Lee Pedrick Robert Field AYC J24 Fleet Rank Fleet Boat Class Sailno Helm Club Rating R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total 1st J24 Barely Legal J Jono Reid RNSYS nd J24 Sunnyvale J Dave MacMillan RNSYS OCS 15 3rd J24 Hypewave J Chris Veinot RNSYS th J24 Jammin J24 42 Nick Hamblin RNSYS th J24 Rush Hour J Ross Romney RNSYS OCS 26 Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing absolute nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing, he went on dreamily: messing about in boats; messing about in boats or WITH boats, In or out of em, it doesn t matter. Nothing seems really to matter, that s the charm of it. Whether you get away, or whether you don t; whether you arrive at your destination or whether you reach somewhere else, or whether you never get anywhere at all, you re always busy, and you never do anything in particular; and when you ve done it there s always something else to do, and you can do it if you like Kenneth Grahame, The Wind In The Willows Ed Steeves Commodore FULL RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ON THE RNSYS WEBSITE, OR CLICK HERE 6

8 CRUISING CRUISING the BRAS D OR LAKES This July, the Squadron is setting out to explore the unscathed beauty of the Bras d Or Lakes. With more than 18 vessels signed up to take part, this is bound to be one of our most popular cruises to date! Vessels of all size and speed are coming along and we hope you will too! Considering cruising with us? Keep reading for more information on how to prepare for cruising to Cape Breton! 7

9 CRUISING your next adventure starts here. Preparing for a cruise is big job, but with our step-by-step guide you and your crew will be ready to set sail or start your engines without missing a beat! FILL UP ON FUEL Before you leave the dock, make sure your tank is full of diesel or gas. Many cruisers have found their travels interrupted due to lack of fuel. In fact, it is the most common reason for a call for assistance by boaters. Make sure this doesn t happen to you by bringing an extra can. CHECK YOUR OIL While you re checking your fuel tank, you should also check your oil and bring a spare bottle along with you in case the marina you re visiting doesn t carry your preferred brand. LIGHTS - CRUISING- ACTION Check your boats navigation lights so that when the heavy fog rolls in, or you re cruising after daylight, you ll have them! Check all of your lights, especially your anchor light! 8

10 CRUISING RECREATION ELECTRICAL DEVICES ARE SOUND AND READY Knowing your direction and your depth are staples of cruising. Don t pass up the temptation of getting a closer view of the majestic shoreline, make sure your electrical devices are working properly before you head out. CHARTS AND GUIDES BY YOUR SIDE Do you have the required charts for your destination and any harbours along the way? It is a good idea to have at least one cruising book that will tell you where the best anchorages are and how to enter them. There are several available for the Eastern Shore and Cruising the Bras d Or lakes. LET THE WEATHER DRESS YOU When packing your bags, be sure to include heavy weather gear! Without a doubt, a some point on the trip, it will be cold and it will be wet. IF YOU WANT TO BE POPULAR ON THE CRUISE If you want to be popular bring some food items so you can make simple hors d oeuvres. You will have visitors and you will be a visitor so it is nice to bring a little something with you. As an example, one very simple hors d oeuvre that is popular and easy to prepare is SPAM cut in small squares, fried, and stuck with a tooth pick. You might laugh, but from my personal experience it is the first plate that is gone! Last year we enjoyed elk sliders, and some of us are looking forward to seeing them again! Hon. George Archibald Past Commodore SWIMMING, SAILING we have it all! DOWNLOAD OUR PROGRAM GUIDE 9

11 RHSP some winning advice RHSP 2016 ROUTE HALIFAX SAINT PIERRE RACERS OFFER UP ADVICE ON HOW TO CHAMPION THE 365 NAUTICAL MILE ADVENTURE The key to winning Route Halifax Saint-Pierre 2016 is finding the right crew, according to Mike Evans, a multiple trophy winner from previous races. Evans and Andrew Sergeant doublehanded on Evans Bavaria 38 Sea Smoke in They won a division prize (PHR-2), as well as the Armed Services, Halifax Yachts, and Friar trophies. Rodolphe Victorri has renamed his Nacira 6.5. It is now called St. Pierre and Miquelon. I started with the people I wanted to race with and creating realistic expectations for what we wanted to accomplish, Evans said. Then I went to work on the boat because no one wants to race on a slow, unsafe, uncompetitive boat! I made sure that all the gear was in perfect working condition prior to the start of the race and that we had available spares where required. This year s 365 nm. race starts in Halifax harbour on July 10th. Competitors can expect to arrive at the finish line in Saint- Pierre, probably two days later depending on the weather. Several larger boats entered this year could challenge the current course record established by Derek Hatfield s Spirit of Canada in :43:56. Race co-founder Philippe Paturel also credits his Ciao Baby! s top performance to the crew. It is essential, in my view, to assemble a team that gets along well and to ensure that each crew member can play his or her part and anticipates very quickly how to exploit the maximum performance of the boat. 10

12 RHSP But Paturel admits that isn t easy. It is especially difficult when the crew isn t used to racing together regularly, which was our case. My crew consisted of three older sailors, two with more high-level racing experience and three young chaps from St. Pierre, two of them having their first ocean race. We worked a lot on cohesion and team spirit. By mixing experience with the ardor of youth, we quickly found the recipe to ensure a correct result. Perhaps we could have done better but we were thrilled! Ciao Baby!, an A 31 won the IRC race division in 2014, as well as the Founders Trophy. Paturel says the boat itself is well-designed, especially for this type of off-shore racing. Another French boat Shanawdithit moved ahead of Ciao Baby! in corrected time to win the trophy for SPM 1er Yachts. Skipper Rodolphe Victorri also was recognized with the Hal Davies Trophy for first-time captains. Victorri says he also relied on his co-skipper, Christophe Gireau for excellent sailing in And he says he finds it easier to go faster, thinking about what waits for you in Saint-Pierre: It s a huge motivation to sail faster as the welcome in Saint-Pierre is the best of all the races I have ever done! That is something that Mike Evans likes about the race too. He is looking forward to seeing his host family in St. Pierre once again. This year, Victorri s Nacira 6.5 metre boat is renamed Saint Pierre et Miquelon. His co-skipper will be his daughter Dina. On board Ciao Baby! during the winning Route Halifax St. Pierre passage in July Evans doesn t plan any crew changes on Sea Smoke. But he is looking back to see how he can repeat his success. In the 2012 edition of this race, I made 2 tactical errors. I initially jibed too far out to sea. Then I came too close into shore after that. The extra distance I traveled by doing those things cost me the race. In the 2014 race I stayed closer to the rhumb line throughout and it paid off. The lesson here is if you are deviating from the rhumb line, make sure you have a good reason! Victorri also has a bit of practical advice on the approach to Saint- Pierre, based on his own experience. If the wind comes from the southwest, do not sail too close to Langlade where we were stuck without wind for one hour! 11

13 RHSP Mike Evans Seasmoke has a distinctive Batman spinnaker. Paturel is reticent to give any advice to new participants, except to say that pleasure and competition are two important elements in this race. Every race is different, so it is a little difficult to compare each edition of the Route since its inception in In the beginning, my team was sometimes described as the Raymond Poulidor of sailing (a well-known French cyclist who finished second in the Tour de France three times). Except for the 2012 edition of the Route on which I was not involved, we have always been very consistent with good results. I do not think I have to change our approach on Route Halifax Saint-Pierre and it would be difficult to precisely determine what could be changed. Comparison is hard especially because during my seven appearances we competed with different type of boats. We went from a Jeanneau OD 35 (2002) to Beneteau 36.7 (2004 and 2006), Archambault A35 (2008), A40 rc (2010) and finally A31 for the last one and also for this year. Paturel does have a cherished memory from a previous race: Actually, my only wish would be to repeat 2008 and share this exceptional experience again with my daughter Marie who was 12 years old back then. We had a great race on the 35-footer Ciao! and we shared a beautiful experience with the rest of the crew. experience ocean racing I know this year, Rodolphe with his Mini 6.50 will have the privilege of racing with his own daughter and I feel a little jealous! Sixteen crews are already registered to compete in RHSP They are from France, Canada and the United States, and are roughly divided between newcomers and those which have done the race before. Social events take place at the two sponsoring clubs: the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron and the Yacht Club de Saint-Pierre. RHSP 2016 is chaired by former RNSYS commodore George Chisholm. Article by Kathy Large RHSP

14 RACING CANADA DAY RACE FRIDAY. JULY 1. Celebrate Canada Day with your Club! The perfect way to kick-off the long weekend for you and your crew. Canada Day approaches and so does the traditional summer celebration at the Squadron. In addition to the fun ashore we will have our Canada Day race, a great excuse to get out on the water. Registration is online or in-person starting at 11am on July 1st. Following a quick skippers meeting at noon to outline harbour traffic, the course and start area, the race will start at 1pm. The aim of the day is fun so expect a good length of course that explores the harbour but still gets everyone home in time to tuck in to the pig roast that starts at 4pm. And for those that still have a little energy, don t forget that the best way to view the fireworks downtown is from the water! 13

15 SOCIAL RECREATION MEMBER SERVICES SHARES WHAT S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB IN THE COMING WEEKS! Happy June, In a previous e-blast update, I made reference to Dick s Deck, which is our beautiful new deck, built in time for our hosting of the IFDS Worlds. The fundraising for this project was spearheaded by past Commodore Dick Rafuse, hence... Dick s Deck. To all members who have fundraised and contributed to those projects that make our Club so inviting in the summer, like the deck, the pool, the MAC (Marine Activity Centre), and the new ramp to Pier Phase 4 - we can never say thank you enough!! As a last toast to the deck patio season has finally arrived, in time for Opening Weekend! As you enjoy cocktails and lunch under the sun, please just keep in mind that during slower staffing times, certain outdoor sections may be curtailed from food service, in order to serve all members more efficiently. Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming events: First off, New Members Night and Pier Party on Friday, June 10th. Page 16. This is a traditional event that celebrates both our new members and the start of summer at our yacht club. Plan to attend, regardless of the weather. Your Member Services committee will be contacting Boat owners, or you can vcmembers@rnsys.com to sign up your boat. POOLS OPEN J U N E 1 8 Our Summer Saraguay Luncheon, along with the Fall Luncheon, has become a welcome new tradition, which gives a nod to our former Saraguay members. Complete information on this event (which includes a Fashion Show from Olsen Europe!) is on page 17. Please rsvp with Marriann by June 21 at 10:00 am, so Olsen can bring enough treats... 14

16 SOCIAL Finally, we will have the opportunity to applaud, show our immense pride, and support our Squadron members who are eligible to represent our Club at the Olympics, and /or have qualified Canada to compete at the Olympics in their boat class, with an Olympic/ Paralympic Send Off event on Thursday, July 7th, beginning at 1330 on the Clubhouse patio, followed by a Fundraising Dinner at the Saraguay. The afternoon event on the Clubhouse patio will honor and showcase both our Clubs athletes, as well as all attending Nova Scotian Olympic athletes, with media coverage, presentations from visiting dignitaries and politicians, a Sail Past from our junior sailors; and a meet and greet for members under the tent. The evening fundraising reception and dinner will feature a Brazilian-theme, from your fabulous Chef Don. Dinner is $80, with more than half going to our Olympic/Paralympic athletes to support their campaigns. There will be many ways to show your support: attend the afternoon event (and bring the kids for inspiration); use the donation form in the back of our Clubs publication, The Olympian ; look for a drop off box and forms on which you can indicate how you d like to contribute any amount over $25 to obtain a tax receipt; rally your friends and book a table with Marriann at functionmanager@rnsys. com and attend the dinner! Finally, you can even locate information on the teams (or RNSYS race team or Sail Canada) on face book and follow them just for fun. RNSYS OFFICIAL OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC SEND-OFF JUNE 7 - FUNDRAISING RECEPTION & DINNER Cheers! Suzanne Shaw Vice Commodore Member Services 15

17 SOCIAL THE SQUADRON IS HOSTING ITS ANNUAL PARTY F R I D A Y, J U N E 1 0, 6 P M On June 10th, at 6pm, we invite all RNSYS members to come party at the Clubhouse to kick off the start of another great season with suave! NEW MEMBERS NIGHT and PIER PARTY Our expansive patio and wooden docks lined with beautiful sail and powerboats create the perfect oasis to socialize with new and familiar faces. The Pier Party is a progressive affair, beginning with a cocktail reception before visiting the hosting boats, on all four phases. BE A PART OF THE PARTY! If you d like to be a host boat, or would like to gather together with other boats on your finger to group host, please contact your Member Services Committee through vcmembers@rnsys.com 16

18 SOCIAL SARAGUAY SUMMER LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW June 22, 12pm FASHION At Olsen the focus is always on uncomplicated, easy-to-wear fashion for authentic and self-assured women. From casual to smart and from elegant to exciting. LUNCHEON $25 tax included three course lunch Roast Tomato Soup Pecan Blueberry Kale Salad with Goat Cheese Chicken Wellington with Fiddleheads in a Béarnaise Sauce White Chocolate Banana Pudding for dessert. OLSEN S COLLECTION IS COMING TO THE SARAGUAY HOUSE RESERVATIONS Please make reservations for you and your guests through Function Manager Marriann Creelman Ext 102 functionmanager@rnsys.com before June 15th! 17

19 SOCIAL O P P O R T U N I T Y O F A L I F E T I M E Erin Rafuse, Danielle Boyd, and Paul Tingley - three Squadron athletes who are competing in the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games in Rio de Janeiro this August, are being recognized by their Club and its membership for their selection to Canada s Olympic & Paralympic teams. We welcome you, our members and their supporters, to join us on Thursday, July 7th, at the Clubhouse for our official send-off beginning at 1:30pm, followed by an RSVP ONLY Fundraising Dinner at the Saraguay House. This event will also honour Squadron athletes: Alison Surrette, Alexandra ten Hove, Jacob Chaplin-Saunders and Graeme Chaplin-Saunders, for their outstanding contributions towards Canada s Olympic efforts. Members who wish to give assistance to our competing athletes can do so by downloading our support form here. A full Olympic & Paralympic brochure will be available to members in the coming weeks. This publication will include full coverage of our athletes, their team, and how you can offer your support. BRAZILIAN FUNDRAISING D I N N E R M E N U Olympian Six Vegetable Power Salad Bacon Wrapped, Sausage Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spicy Brazilian Tomato Coconut Sauce on Rice with beans Podium (custard flan) a favorite Brazilian dessert $80 per-person with half of the ticket pricing going towards our athletes RSVP Ext 102 functionmanager@rnsys.com 18

20 SOCIAL HONOURED AT HOURS D OEUVRES NIGHT At the end of April, long-standing Squadron members Charles Fowler, Hugh Vincent, and from afar, Rich Knowles, sponsored a fantastic Hors D oeuvres night! But what you may not be aware of if you missed the soiree, is that the evening honoured past employee Travis Cline. FATHER S DAY STEAK AND ALE J U N E 1 9 Rounded out by fantastic hors d oeuvres, live music, and good company, the evening was an absolute success and the perfect way to honour the friendships that exist at the Club between members and staff. 19

21 SWING INTO SPRING cabin rentals RECREATION One night cabin rental with green fees and cart receives the second night s accommodation plus green fees with cart for FREE! PEAK SEASON 25% OFF During peak season, RNSYS members receive a 25% discount on accommodations and golf fees. As part of our partnership, RNSYS members can benefit from luxurious services offered by Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa and Highlands Links Golf Club at exclusive rates. CONDITIONS A letter of introduction must accompany the guest from the RNSYS to the Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa. Offer extends until June 30th, Subject to availability of accommodations and tee times. green fees package Y O U R R E S E R V A T I O N For booking information, please contact Sally, at keltic@kelticlodge.ca

22 JUNE CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Prime Rib 5pm Prime Rib 5pm Father s Day Special Prime Rib 5pm COAST Opti Clinic First Day of Summer Book Club WNR 6:30pm Series I WNR 6:30pm Series I WNR 6:30pm Series I SARAGUAY LUNCHEON 12pm WNR 6:30pm Series II Steak Night 5pm Steak Night 5pm Steak Night 5pm Steak Night 5pm NEW MEMBER NIGHT & PIER PARTY 6pm Opti Coach s Clinic COAST Opti Clinic POOLS OPEN Garrison Cup 11am COAST Opti Clinic Saturday Series 12pm Prime Rib 5pm Steak Night 5pm