january 2018 COMMODORE S CORNER Happenings January Board Meeting Wednesday January 3 Hello and Happy New Year, LIYC Members!

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1 Happenings January Board Meeting Wednesday January 3 january 2018 COMMODORE S CORNER Hello and Happy New Year, LIYC Members! Welcome to 2018 our 40th year! January General Membership Meetng Wednesday, January 17 Seattle Boat Show January 26 February 3 Commodore Bob Hall Vice Commodore Mike North Rear Commodore Rob McNeil Secretary, Dee Dee Lozier Treasurer, Edwin Termulo Trustees Paul Henriksen Lane Langford Membership Chair Gayl Beller Web Wench Judy Welker Reciprocal Chair Dave Welker Sailing Chair Russ Johnson Newsline Editor Shanley Lett First, a big thank you to Paul and Christa for an enjoyable Kudos to hosts and presenters at meetings and cruises. Our club continues to be fun and vibrant because of the volunteers that pitch in and help the officers. In 1998, Lynn and I were anchored in the southwest corner of Montague Harbour in Pika, our 23 sailboat. We noticed a couple waving at us from their much larger, beautiful sailboat so we rowed over to them in our inflatable. We observed that you are from Lopez Island, too. Please come aboard for a glass of wine, they invited. We gladly accepted and proceeded to have a most enjoyable visit and an invitation to check out the Lopez Island Yacht Club. Thank you, Trevor and Joanne Bryant for the wine, the stories and the beginning of our LIYC life. Of course, events and cruises are always better when you can bring your boat. The destination is always enjoyable, but planning the cruise and the journey itself often make life on the water special. During January- February ski trips I usually start checking out marinas and anchorages with the Waggoner and the Dreamspeaker cruising guides, available at the Lopez Library. Also, Marine Atlas, Volume 1 is especially good for determining distance and direction between stops. Knowing what currents and tides you ll encounter on your journey is helpful and fun so plan ahead, use computer apps and books like Ports & Passes to get you lined up hours in advance especially in slower or sail boats. When cruising in unfamiliar water, I try to ask a local boater for advice. Continued on page 3

2 WHAT S HAPPENING: JANUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Islander 6:00 pm Social Hour 7:00 Potluck Dinner Presentation: Details coming via Bring a main dish, salad, side dish or dessert to share and your own plates, utensils, napkins, etc. Coffee will be provided. Other beverages can be purchased in the Islander Lounge. THE SEATTLE BOAT SHOW January 26 February 3, 2018 PAY YOUR DUES! Now with three locations: CenturyLink Field Event Center, South Lake Union and Bell Harbor Marina. (A free shuttle will run continuously between all locations.) Browse among 1000 recreational watercraft and more than 400 exhibitors, attend some of the more than 200 seminars. Tickets: $12 5-Day Pass $24 For details, visit SeattleBoatShow.com SAVE THESE DATES!!! Dates for the 2018 North Cruise have been set for: July Note: There has been some interest expressed in going to Desolation Sound, in which case the dates would probably be extended for those participants. << NORTH CRUISE

3 COMMODORE S CORNER, continued from page 1 Photography is so much a part of the journey and the destination for many of you. We recently had the pleasure of viewing some of the results when Glenda and Bill (Past Commodore) Pugerude and Arlene and Rob (new Rear Commodore) gave us their presentations at the last couple of general membership meetings. Consider doing an afterdinner presentation in the coming year(s) with your past and future photos. Chat with Vice Commodore Mike North about a presentation schedule. Looking forward to spending time with you on (or near) the water. Your Commodore, Bob Hall NEW MEMBER APPLICATION: John and Kathy Oakley have applied for membership in the Lopez Island Yacht Club the first applicants of the new year. John and Kathy recently moved from Arizona and are building a house on Whiskey Hill. Please introduce yourselves at an upcoming yacht club event.

4 THE COMMODORE S CHRISTMAS PARTY Lauren Stephens, Barbara and Dick Reiswig and Jamie Stephens Outgoing Commodore Paul Henriksen and Christa Campbell and incoming Commodore (Horatio Hornblower) Bob Hall (Below left) Mike and Wendy Mickle Jim Lett and Jackie Ashe >> dancing to the fantastic music Of Hawk Arps and Colin Doherty John Zaborsky, bookended by Mark and Mary Stiger SPECIAL THANKS TO CHRISTA AND LAUREN FOR THE BEAUTIFUL TABLE DECORATIONS Doug and Lisa Cram (with photo bomb by Duane Bordvick) Tom and Susan Patty, Dave McRoberts

5 CANADIAN CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS RELAXED (a little) The Canadian government has relaxed rules for US boaters crossing the Canadian border by water. The Conveyance Presentation and Report Requirements Modernization Act (Bill S-233) changes the requirements for when boaters have to report to Canadian Border Services officers. Instead of calling Canadian Customs to report as soon as they arrive in Canadian waters, US boaters need only report to customs when they anchor or arrive on Canadian shores. A day outing that involves no anchoring or contact with a conveyance can be conducted without a customs check-in. WHAT S IN YOUR INSURANCE POLICY? Knowing what s in your boat s insurance policy could mean the difference between having to pay significant out of pocket for a claim or coming away from the claims experience in good shape. Here is the seventh of the most important coverages. (See previous newsletters for the first six.). Check your policy s fine print or call your insurance agent. Coverage #7 of 7 On-Water Towing Coverage Many boat insurance policies today offer some kind of on-water towing endorsement that provides a level of towing and assistance for routine breakdowns or soft ungroundings. Check with your agent to find out how you will be able to use that coverage including who provides the service and does the company have 24-hour dispatch service? Also, know under what conditions YOU will have to pay for a tow out of pocket and if you will be reimbursed. Source: BoatUS, 10/2/17 Press Release EVER THINK ABOUT MOVING TO A WARMER CLIMATE SO YOU DON T HAVE TO WINTERIZE YOUR BOAT? Boat Owners Association of the United States, the nation s largest services and safety group for recreational boaters, has released damage estimates of boat areas hit by the recent Harvey and Irma Hurricanes. More than 63,000 recreational boats were damaged or destroyed with a combined dollar damage estimate of $655 million (boats only). These numbers are close to 2012 s Hurricane Sandy, which remains the singlelargest industry loss with more than 65,000 boats damaged and more than $650 million in estimated losses. These two storms were as different as night and day. The boats hit hardest by Harvey were located on a relatively small slice of Texas coast, while there was damage to recreational vessels from Irma in every corner of Florida.

6 ROMANCING THE STORM: TAKE A WINTER VISIT TO A WASHINGTON LIGHTHOUSE Over the next three issues of the Newsline, we ll provide more details about each of the five Washington State lighthouse locations that rent to visitors to tempt you out on the water before our next official Opening Day. (If you can t wait for more information, go to.stayatawashingtonlighthouse.org or contact uslhs.org to rent rooms.) This month s featured lighthouse vacation rental is Browns Point Lighthouse on Puget Sound near Tacoma and Mt. Rainier. This 3 bedroom (each with queen bed), 1 bath 1903 Lightkeepers House has a full kitchen, beautiful woodwork and is furnished with antiques. It is described by the U.S. Lighthouse Society as one of the finest examples of lighthouse property restoration in the country. A sandy beach and miles of hiking trails ring the property. Within a mile, there are two fine dining restaurants plus pizza pubs, etc. Within 15 minutes, you can golf, visit the Dale Chihuly Glass Museum, Tacoma Art Museum and more. Shopping and everything Tacoma has to offer is close by. Rated 4.9 (out of 5) by 36 recent reviews. Sorry, no pets, no smoking. Minimum 3 night stay. $ /night. See for additional

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