THE BURGEE. Halifax Nova Scotia Canada October - November Vice-Commodore s Report October - November 2005

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Unfortunately the time has come to put the boats away for another winter. The season seems so short here in Nova Scotia but hopefully everyone has had a good summer and fall boating.

1 THE BURGEE Halifax Nova Scotia Canada October - November 2005 Photo: Barrie MacLeod Vice-Commodore s Report October - November 2005 My wishes for a nice fall seem to have come true. Unfortunately the time has come to put the boats away for another winter. The season seems so short here in Nova Scotia but hopefully everyone has had a good summer and fall boating. I would like to thank our office staff for looking after the haul out dates and the yard staff for the care they take in hauling and placing our boats in the yard for winter. As the year is winding down I would like to give the Membership Committee a vote of thanks for their great effort in handling the new member applications. Also the many other members who have helped in various ways with the activities of the AYC for this year. It is members who volunteer their talent and time to the Club that make it the great place that it is and gave us a successful Winter storage invoices will be going out shortly and we would ask that the members give them prompt attention in order to have a good cash flow for the remainder of the year. I remind you that the Annual Fall Meeting is on November 2 and our Presentation of Prizes and Commodore's Ball is being held on November 19 and hopefully the membership will be out in full force. Keep an eye on the and website for other upcoming events at AYC. Respectfully, Norman Raine Vice-Commodore AYC AGM Wednesday November 2, 19:00 Hours

Committee of Management 2005 FLAG OFFICERS Commodore: Vice Commodore: Rear Commodore: Fleet Captain Sail: Dennis Harding 477-7785, 499-7351 Norman Raine 477-4106 Betty Ann Haliburton 423-6893 Dan

2 Committee of Management 2005 FLAG OFFICERS Commodore: Vice Commodore: Rear Commodore: Fleet Captain Sail: Dennis Harding , Norman Raine Betty Ann Haliburton Dan Pride (AYC OFFICE) Fleet Captain Cruise: Dave Hickey Treasurer: Secretary: , OFFICERS Brian Conrad , Paul Patterson THE BURGEE EDITOR: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and for those who participated in the Harbour Island Classic...Bravo Zulu... It was a grand day for all. The AYC AGM is fast approaching and for those of you who wish to be part of the Committee of Management for 2006, contact Tom Harper and let your intentions be known. The fall weather is now upon us and the DIE HARD RACE (October 22) will most likely be completed by the time this edition gets in the mail. I must confess that I didn t get any racing in this year other than the Harbour Island Classic which I really enjoyed. I hope to participate in the DIE HARD as well. The Yard is already busy with winter preparations and although no one really wants to take their boat out..we all know, that most do and therefore book your haul out as soon as you can. The Commodore s ball is scheduled for November 19, and it should be a good one. Keep those pictures coming I would like to do a year review for the December Burgee. Best regards, See you at the AYC... Gregg Flynn (902) Lightning - Hboat - Marina H36 GO GREEN GO SAILING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Yard Chairman: Lloyd Blagdon Entertainment Chair: Grant Kennedy Dir. Sail Training: , Randy Stevens Burgee Editor Gregg Flynn & Webmaster: House Chair: Past Commodore: AYC Management General Manager: Club Steward: AYC Caterer: Terry Hill , Tom Harper Linda McEwen Hannah Gibson Rocco s On The Arm Boat Yard Staff Yard Foreman: Wade Henneberry Yard Staff: Ed Burke, Jim Harris, Jared Saulnier aycwebmaster@risingsuncomputersoftware.com BURGEE INFORMATION The BURGEE is published times, annually and has a print run of 500 copies. It is distributed to all AYC members and to other clubs in Nova Scotia and to a few internationally. Submissions, articles, ads and photographs submitted will be considered for publication subject to space. Articles may be edited. Deadline for submissions is the first Friday of each month. Advertising: Please contact the BURGEE Editor Gregg Flynn (902) AYC INFORMATION Armdale Yacht Club, 40 Purcell s Cove Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia PO Box 22105, Bayers Road Postal Outlet, 7071 Bayers Road Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4T7 (902) / fax office@armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 2

You be will happy you did, cause we will have your project ready for you in the spring and you will save money on winter rates.

3 D.R.H. Canvas & Marine LImited Fall is on it's way, then what's next? Winter? Yes winter. So, why wait till spring to get those projects done. Avoid the mad dash of spring and drop your repairs off now. Book your new dodgers, enclosures and tops now! You be will happy you did, cause we will have your project ready for you in the spring and you will save money on winter rates. If you require a new winter cover, come and talk to us now, so we can have your boat covered before the bad weather hits us. D.R.H. Canvas & Marine,give us a call! Shop Cell NOMINATIONS FOR 2006 COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT It's a difficult, demanding, sometimes thankless job. And the best part is you don't get paid!! The Nominating committee is looking for a few good volunteers to serve on the 2006 Committee of Management. This is your opportunity to step up to the plate and help chart the course for your club. If interested, please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Tom Harper. Member IFAI Marine Fabricators Association. DINING ROOM HOURS -17 OCTOBER TO MARCH 31, 2006 Monday & Tuesday:... CLOSED Wednesday:...12:00 AM > 2:00 PM & 6:00 > 9:00 PM Thursday:...12:00 AM > 2:00 PM & 6:00 > 9:00 PM Friday:... 12:00 AM > 2:00 PM & 6:00 > 9:00 PM Saturday:... 10:00 AM >3:00 PM & 6:00 > 9:00 PM Sunday:... 10:00 AM > 3:00 PM BAR HOURS Monday & Tuesday:... CLOSED Wednesday & Thursday:& Friday:... 12:00 AM > 10:00 PM Saturday:... 10:00 AM > 10:00 PM Sunday:... 10:00 AM > 5:00 PM Couldn t resist this picture of Gerry inbound to the AYC on a beautiful summer day. Life doesn t get any better than this.... 3

..11:30 AM > 2:00 PM & 6:00 > 9:00 PM Thursday:...11:30 AM > 2:00 PM & 5:00 > 8:30 PM Friday:... 11:30 AM > 2:00 PM & 5:00 > 9:00 PM Saturday:. 10:00 AM > 2:00 PM (BRUNCH) & 5:00 > 8:30 PM Sunday:.

4 TO ALL AYC MEMBERS CRIB STARTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 UPPER WARDROOM - 8:00PM $5.00/person Lots of great prizes and fun HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE AYC DINING ROOM HOURS 17 OCTOBER 2005 TO MARCH 31, 2006 Monday & Tuesday:... CLOSED Wednesday:...11:30 AM > 2:00 PM & 6:00 > 9:00 PM Thursday:...11:30 AM > 2:00 PM & 5:00 > 8:30 PM Friday:... 11:30 AM > 2:00 PM & 5:00 > 9:00 PM Saturday:. 10:00 AM > 2:00 PM (BRUNCH) & 5:00 > 8:30 PM Sunday:... 10:00 AM > 2:00 PM (BRUNCH) BAR HOURS Monday & Tuesday:... CLOSED Wednesday & Thursday: 11:30 AM > 11:30 PM Friday:...11:30 AM > 11:30 PM Saturday:...10:00 AM > 11:30 PM Sunday:...10:00 AM > 4:00 PM Call for more information or Hannah at > catering@armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca Nautical Charts Nautical charts are your most important tool for plotting a course, determining position, and accurately measuring direction and distance. Every Hazardous reef, rock, or obstruction is marked on this chart. Buoys and lights are marked, and dangerous and restricted areas are clearly defined. It is a good idea to purchase your charts early in the season. You will be able to give the proper amount of time to studying them, and just the thought of going cruising will be entertaining. take your charts with you every time you go out in your boat. You can never tell when you will need them. 4

The Junior Sailing Program had a great year under the chair of Randy Stevens and head coach Sean Kelly,and many

I thank all who supported this fund raiser and encourage more participation next spring.

Ken Bell "COMPLETE PHYSIOTHERAPY AT YOUR DOORSTEP" -Specializing In Home Visits- -Serving the HRM Community-

5 The Junior Sailing Program had a great year under the chair of Randy Stevens and head coach Sean Kelly,and many volunteers. The bottom paint sale was once again a success. I thank all who supported this fund raiser and encourage more participation next spring. On behalf of the Junior program, thank you for your support. Ken Bell "COMPLETE PHYSIOTHERAPY AT YOUR DOORSTEP" -Specializing In Home Visits- -Serving the HRM Community- -Direct Insurance Billing Available- -Flexible Scheduling PHYSIOCAREATHOME@EASTLINK.CA AYC WELCOMES IT S NEWEST MEMBERS BELOW Glenn Fawcett (SR) Terry Crocker (S) Boat - Glory Days 5

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Dealer for Plastimo furling systems and quality sail-handling hardware. Ask for our free catalog and details on year-end discounts. Rob Beck (902) 456-9356 or Sailcare@ns.sympatico.

6 Don't Store Your Sails Restore them! We'll make your old sails look and perform like new, at a fraction of the cost. Over 20,000 sails restored- many happy clients in the Maritimes. We clean your sails, then return the resins to the cloth, along with an UV block, complete water repellency and an anti-fungal agent. Professional repair and conversion services performed. Dealer for Plastimo furling systems and quality sail-handling hardware. Ask for our free catalog and details on year-end discounts. Rob Beck (902) or Sailcare@ns.sympatico.ca Noonan Developing Software Solutions for your business Custom Designed Software Patrick Noonan Developer, Database Consultant info@noonandeveloping.com Phone: (902) CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY ARMDALE YACHT CLUB SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, :00 PM > 5:00 PM FOR CHILDREN UP TO 15 YEARS OLD SANTA CLAUS WILL ARRIVE BY BOAT Great fun for the entire family. **Parents MUST provide a gift for their children. Please limit the value of the gift to a maximum of $15.00 so that 'Santa' is perceived as fair to all. Please wrap your child's gift with his or her name clearly marked and brought to the Club at least a day before the event. If anyone would like additional information they can call Gloria Connors at or Gloria@connorsdiving.com 6

HEBB S AUTO SERVICES LTD 3200 KEMPT ROAD HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA B3K 4X1 Tel: (902) 455-4322 website: www.hebbauto.com A.Y.C. Member We cover: Computer Diagnostics - Air Conditioning Brakes - Electrical Repairs - A.

7 HEBB S AUTO SERVICES LTD 3200 KEMPT ROAD HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA B3K 4X1 Tel: (902) website: A.Y.C. Member We cover: Computer Diagnostics - Air Conditioning Brakes - Electrical Repairs - A.B.S. Systems Gas Tanks - Radiators - Engine Overhaul Tune Ups - Oil Changes - Transmissions Exhaust - Shocks/Struts - Head Gaskets Front End Work Steering/Suspension We do Bumper To Bumper Repairs Open Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Financing O.A.C - Debit - Visa - Mastercard Free Shuttle Service AYC DARTS THURSDAY NIGHTS 7:PM STARTS OCT 27, PER PERSON YARD CHAIRMAN'S REPORT "Lest We Forget" The freedom we have today was brought about through the Courage, Dedication and Efforts of our Soldiers, Sailors and Air Force. On November 11th we honor their contributions. "Thank You" to all our Veterans. The haul outs have been going very well. Make sure you book your haul out in the Manager's Office. Also, be sure to have all necessary arrangements made prior to haul out ie. boat secured, cradle in order... We are still having problems with the recyclable requirements. On our website in "Around the Yard" section there is a full description of what can and cannot be recycled. The Blue Bin is exclusively for refundable recyclables. Your co-operation is appreciated. All members should be aware of the requirements for winter storage, wet or dry. The use of improper or damaged power cable will not be accepted. Again, your co-operation is required. Over the past several weeks a couple of incidences have occurred which required the Yard Staff to take immediate action. The action taken by the Staff was professional and commendable. "Well done to all". There are some projects coming up that will require the help of volunteers. Keep your eye on the Notice Boards in the Club and on the Marinas, in the Burgee and on the Web. See you on the water, in the Club or "around the yard". Yours, Aye Lloyd Blagdon Yard Chairman 7

AYC CALENDAR OF EVENTS THU OCT 27 DARTS @ 7 PM FRI 28 CRIBBAGE @ 8PM SAT 29 AYC HALLOWEEN PARTY (BRUCE WHEATON) WED NOV 2 AYC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING @ 7PM THU 3 DARTS @ 7 PM FRI 4 CRIBBAGE @ 8PM THU

8 AYC CALENDAR OF EVENTS THU OCT 27 7 PM FRI 28 8PM SAT 29 AYC HALLOWEEN PARTY (BRUCE WHEATON) WED NOV 2 AYC ANNUAL GENERAL 7PM THU 3 7 PM FRI 4 8PM THU 10 7 PM FRI 11 8PM (TO BE CONFIRMED) THU 17 7 PM FRI 18 8PM ( FRIDAY NIGHT DINING AT THE AYC) SAT 19 COMMODORE S BALL - 6:30 PM - 7 PM - DINNER FROM 8:00 PM TO 9:15 PM - 9:30 PM TO 1:00 AM DANCE (THE ECHOS) THU 24 7 PM FRI 25 8PM SAT 26 4:30PM THU DEC 1 7 PM FRI 2 8PM THU 8 7 PM FRI 9 8PM SUN 11 CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS 2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM THU 15 7 PM FRI 16 8PM THU 22 7 PM FRI 23 8PM (TO BE CONFIRMED) THU 29 7 PM FRI 30 8PM (TO BE CONFIRMED) SAT 31 NEW YEAR S EVE (THE DAVID GOYETCHE BAND) TICKETS ON SALE DEC 1, COST TOBE CONFIRMED. MENU TO BE CONFIRMED. SUN JAN 1 NEW YEAR S DAY LEVEE (LUV HANDLES) Ken & Judi Bell inbound... BURGEE DEADLINE Deadline for the November/December BURGEE is Friday November 4. Please send reports, pictures, stories, ads questions to the AYC Office attention: BURGEE EDITOR or to aycwebmaster@risingsuncomputersoftware.com 8

Highlights SEMINARS EVENTS

Highlights SEMINARS EVENTS M A R C H 2 0 0 6 Aerial shot of Melville Island what a lovely, sheltered place to keep your boat! photo by Karen Smith A r m d a l e Y a c h t C l u b N e w s l e t t e r 2 0 0 6 0 2 (l-r) New Year s