Hyannis Yacht Club Organized 1927 Commodore s Report The Telltale May 2009 May! And that means in the cycle of life at HYC the docks are in and the snowbirds have returned. It s time to start planning our boating activities for what I think is the best time of the year. The swim/sail program registrations, cruising itineraries, racing events and schedules are all being finalized. There are plenty of on-the-water activities for all to partake through participation for some and volunteering for others so we can accomplish all we d like to do. Speaking of participation the annual spring, and here on the Cape I use that term lightly, launching of the docks had a great turn out on, by far, the worst weather day that I can remember. To compound things the lumber to build the 3 new docks did not arrive until the day before at 1:00pm. Within 24 hours these docks were built and launched along with the other docks (approx. 80) on Saturday, April 11th. The weather went steadily down hill, low 40 temps, with the wind blowing 15 20 knots by the time the last of the docks were set in place at 4:30pm. So, thank you to all volunteers for building and launching the docks, cooking and serving the hearty food; we couldn t have done it without all of you. A very special thanks to Jim Reed, Randy Wallin, Jared Wallin and Mike Murphy for a job well done under very difficult conditions. This is also the time of year when we welcome our new members to the Club. We look forward to their involvement in the areas of their interest as they help perpetuate our many Club activities. Mark June 5th on your calendar as the Membership Committee along with the new members host this members party. There are two special events this month. The first is our Club s commissioning on Sunday, May 17th beginning at 3:00pm, and the following weekend, Memorial Day weekend, the Figawi race with activities at the Club on Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th. These events will help us swing into the summer frame of mind. So get out, come on down and enjoy the good weather and all the Club has to offer. See you around the Club. ~ Jack Klim Commissioning 2009 The Officers and Trustees of the Hyannis Yacht Club cordially invite all members to the 2009 HYC Commissioning as we kickoff the season in style Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:00 5:00pm Ceremony begins promptly at 3:00pm reception to follow Hyannis Yacht Club 490 Ocean Street Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601 (508) 778-6100
General Manager s Report As you may recall, last fall I wrote an article concerning HYC pride and how excited we are about a new initiative for the summer of 2009. This initiative - HYC Pride - although targeted to our youth, will require the help of all of our members. We hope to instill in our youth a sense of pride in the Club, pride in the grounds and facilities, and pride in our boats. This will require a strong commitment from everyone but especially the Youth Committee, Youth Staff, and the Junior Yacht Club. However, every member can help by setting a good example and being a supportive role model. Along the same vein, the Club will continue to make additional improvements in our efforts to go green. We are experimenting with a variety of products HYC Race Committee Application Would you like to become a member of the prestigious HYC Race Committee? Positions are open for One Design, Ocean Race, and Regatta. Please go to the website at www.hyannisyachtclub.org to sign up. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following events: Ocean Race Committee (See schedule on website and page 6) Wednesday Nite Beer Can Series Wilbur Cup Series Other Special Events One Design Race Committee (See schedule on website and page 6) Thursday Night Series Sunday Series Other Special Events Regatta July 31 through August 2 Glamorous opportunities are open in one or more of the following positions: Signal Boat Scoring Patrol Boat Member Communication Mark Boat Protest Committee (Experience Required) Banquets, Parties, and Balls Committee No experience is necessary, we will train all new participants, but if you have had prior experience that s great just let us know. that are more eco-friendly. Look for all Styrofoam products to be replaced by paper and look for less reliance on plastics. Additionally, we will continue a full recycling program for all cans, bottles and paper. Incidentally, Champ House is the beneficiary of our returnable cans and bottles. They help us by picking up weekly, and we contribute the deposit to this very worthy cause. We would very much like HYC to be a leader amongst private clubs in the field of green. Please don t hesitate to share ideas that you feel would help to support these initiatives. Thanks and we ll see you around the Club. ~ Wes Richardson Safe Boating Course America s Boating Course (formerly Boat Smart) Course begins Monday, July 6th from 6:00 8:00pm Exam date July 27th Course is $30 Space is limited This is a 4-week course for youth ages 12 to 16. Massachusetts certification is required for youth ages 12 to 15 who want to operate power craft without adult supervision. Learn navigation rules of the road, knots, lines and docking, boat handling and seamanship and required state and federal equipment Class is held at the Lewis Bay Yacht Club Berry Avenue, West Yarmouth Registration begins May 1st. You can also make arrangements to pick up material before the first class. Contact Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron Dave Atwood (508)394-4667 2
Docks & Grounds Saturday, April 11th was the docks launch and work party, one that will be remembered for quite some time. The weekend got off to a rocky start on Friday with an eleventh hour, actually 1:00pm, delivery of dock materials shipped in from Virginia. As soon as the lumber hit the parking lot, a crew of seasoned craftsmen started building the top-side structure for the new docks. Two of the three docks were flipped by hand to be ready for final assembly and decking for the Saturday work party. Saturday morning started reasonably well with the rain holding off. Our work crew began arriving around 9:00am and was immediately put to work to complete the new docks construction. Unfortunately the rain began around 10:00am, but we persevered until the three docks were completed and ready to float. Mother Nature seemed to be against us! While the dock construction was going on, a north wind was building apparently holding back the 2:00pm tide from coming in towards shore that would have helped us float the docks. Baxter s Crane Service finally had to assist and push some of the docks into the water. Of course the work party took time for fortification taking a break for an excellent lunch, thanks to staff and volunteers. The group of more than 40 volunteers then got back into foul weather gear, and by 4:30pm, completed the process of moving, floating and joining the docks complex. Under these extreme adverse conditions, this was a great effort by the work party crew and staff of HYC. So thank you all for all your help in getting us started on what will be a great 2009 season. ~ Randy Wallin and Jim Reed Docks and Grounds Regatta Committee Update Regatta Meeting - Friday, May 8th 6:00pm social hour - please bring an appetizer 7:00pm business meeting Our planning continues for this year s regatta on July 31st, August 1st, and August 2nd. The on the water subcommittee leaders met in April, and, as always, our first priority must be safety. This means we still need more patrol boat volunteers. Please call or email Emily at emezzetti@comcast.net or Greg at gdeegan117@comcast.net if you are able to help. Many of our subcommittee leaders are back and we welcome all members to join in making this signature event another success! Please contact a subcommittee leader if you are available to help: Clothing Ann Richardson Entertainment Jeannie Wallin Food Volunteers Jacquie Newson Information Desk Ed and Iris Flynn Mark and Patrol Boats Gerry Manning Medical Team Bob Zarum Parking Lot Jack Meade Publicity Gail Negron Registration Betsy Aitken Sandwiches Polly Spence Scoring Rene Douglas Shoreside Management Tim Lovelette Trophies Melissa St.Onge and Mary Ellen Sexton We would like to get our race volunteers organized by our next meeting on Friday, May 8th at the 6:00pm social hour - please bring an appetizer, or just come for the business meeting at 7:00pm Please support your Club by attending this important meeting for ALL volunteers. Thanks for your support we can t do it without you! ~ Greg Deegan and Emily Mezzetti Regatta Co-chairs 3
New Member Class of 2009 Please welcome Barry Bessette, his wife Jane, and their two children, Kyle, 14, and Victoria 11 live in Chatham. Barry is the owner of his own auto repair business. He enjoys surfing, wind surfing, kite boarding, and of course sailing. Barry has become an active participant in our Ocean Race program sailing his S27.9 sail boat Club Car. Knowing the importance of volunteering, he would like to work on docks and grounds, entertainment, ocean race and clothing committees. He is sponsored by Bill Abbott Mary Curran is sponsored by her father, Robert Curran. Growing up in the HYC summer program and continuing her sailing experience during college, she has demonstrated a passion for sailing and racing. Mary has begun her professional life in Boston, and anticipates many trips to the Cape during the season. She is interested in volunteering on the youth, entertainment, ocean race, one design, and regatta committees. Elisabeth O Toole da Silva is sponsored by her sister Jean O Toole McManus. Beth, her husband Tony and their three sons, ages 5 through 9, live in Duxbury. Elisabeth grew up in the HYC summer program and wants her children to experience the same sense of family, friendship and love of a life-long sport. Her children have participated in the summer program and are now creating their own memories and love of sailing. Knowing the importance of volunteering, Beth and Tony would like to volunteer for the youth, entertainment and regatta committees. Bryan Evans grew up at HYC which has provided him the opportunity to enjoy sailing, friendships and community involvement which are cornerstones necessary to building his life as he graduates this year from Babson College. Bryan is sponsored by his father, Doug Evans, and looks forward to helping with docks and grounds, regatta and, of course, racing. Robert Faulconer retired from Fidelity Investments in 2007, and moved with his wife, Debbie, to West Hyannisport. Sponsored by Ed Mogan, Bob has been a familiar presence around HYC as a volunteer during the regatta, and on race days on the 420 and laser lines. Bob is interested in learning about race administration and serving on the Club s committee boats. Bob enjoys cruising on his SeaRay Amberjack Trust Me with his wife, two sons and two grandchildren perpetuating his love and enjoyment of the water. Scott Gladish and his wife Nancy, live in Hyannis with their two sons ages 3 and 18 months. Scott and Nancy are no strangers to HYC. Lifetime sailors, they have participated in many Ocean Class events. They understand the importance of being actively involved in a club that relies on its membership to help promote its mission. Sponsored by Paul Tetreault, they would be interested in working with the youth committee, docks and grounds, ocean and one design racing, basically anywhere where an extra pair of hands is needed. Kim Hoffman and her two children Gregory, 15, and Kiley, 13, are no strangers to HYC. Sponsored by Tim Lovelette, Kim has shown her willingness to give back to the community by being an active volunteer for the regatta, Figawi, and many other Cape charities. Kim is interested in working with our youth, entertainment, regatta, trophies and clothing committees. Logan Huffman is sponsored by Jim Edelhauser. Logan, his wife Lisa and their four children ages 10 through19, live in Wellesley, planning to summer and eventually retire to the Cape. Logan has been an active participant in our one design and ocean class racing programs both as a crew member and sailing the Lisa E a 40 C&C 121. The Huffmans would like to volunteer on the dock and grounds, ocean race and waterways committees. Brian Mannal, lives in Ohio with his wife Sara and their two children ages 5 and 8. Brian has recently passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam. The family is planning to move permanently to the Cape. Sponsored by his father, Richard Mannal, Brian grew up in the swim/sail program and knows the importance of being an active member supporting the Club s mission. Brian and Sara are interested in helping with the youth and entertainment committees. Billy Moore, his wife Marybeth and their three children, ages 10 through 14, are familiar faces around HYC because of their participation and involvement with our youth program. Billy is co-owner of Spanky s Clam Shack. Being a part of the business community, Billy and Marybeth have supported and been involved with many community charities, understanding all too well the importance of community involvement. Sponsored by Leo Fein, they would like to be involved with the youth, entertainment and regatta committees. Christopher Murphy, his wife Tessa and their three children ages 4 through 21, reside in Windham, New Hampshire. During the 2004 J22 world championship in Annapolis, MD., Chris crewed with Stephen Howard, who is also his sponsor for HYC membership. Eager to 4
pass along his love of yachting to his children, Chris is interested in helping with docks and grounds, and one design committees. Gary Murphy, his wife Carolyn and 10 year old Connor live in West Barnstable. Gary is the owner of Coy s Brook Landscaping. Sponsored by Jack Klim, the family has participated in many Club activities and is looking forward to their own membership and being active supporters of Club activities. Their interest is in the youth, docks and grounds, entertainment and regatta committees. Michael Negron is sponsored by his father, Ralph Negron. Mike, his wife Sacha and their two children ages 4 and 9 reside in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and summer in West Barnstable. This arrangement has enabled Michael and Sacha to help with regatta and get in some of their own sailing on their Cape Dory Typhoon. It has also allowed the children to participate in the swim/sail program. Michael is interested in working with the youth, ocean race and regatta committees. Craig Sexton is sponsored by his grandfather, Albert Sexton. Sailing is a big part of his life, and he credits his HYC sailing lessons for giving him the confidence and desire to race in regattas. His professional life has taken him to Boston, which allows him to be a familiar presence around the Club at Sunday family cookouts, crewing on J22 s, the regatta and race committee boats. Craig is interested in racing his Laser and helping on the one design committee. Matthew Sexton is sponsored by his father, Mark Sexton. Matt, a lieutenant j.g. in the Coast Guard, and his wife Ashley currently reside in Miami, Florida. Matt, an avid sailor and two-time winner of the Commodore s Cup, looks forward to his return this season to the Cape and participating in the Club s activities. When he is here, he can be found racing his Laser and fostering the friendships he s made growing up at HYC. Sarah Shear was a participant of the swim/sail program since the age of four, winning the Tyler Moore Sportsmanship Award in 2003 and Sailor of the Year Award in 2004. She demonstrated her sailing skills racing for Connecticut College, and has passed along her sailing skills and love of the sport to the next generation of HYC sailing students as she became senior opti instructor. Sarah is sponsored by her mother, Francine Shear, and would like to help on the youth, one design and regatta committees. Nathan St.Onge is sponsored by his father, Richard St.Onge. Nathan also went through the HYC swim/sail program enjoying the camaraderie, love of sailing, and life-long friendships he s made. During his tenure in the program, Nathan was named the 1995 Sailor of the Year. He is interested in working on the youth, docks and grounds, regatta and race safety patrol committees. Erik Tolley has spent a significant part of his life on the water as he worked in his family s commercial fishing business in Chatham. Erik, his wife Deanne, and two children ages 5 and 7, live in Centerville. For the Tolleys, the water still plays an important role in family life as they enjoy recreational times boating and fishing. Sponsored by Michael Squier, Erik is interested in working on the youth and one design committees. Laurie Warren lives in Hyannisport with her husband, Bernie Kilroy, and their three children ages 8 and 9 year old twins. Last summer the children participated in the swim/sail program and immediately took to the sport of sailing and improved their swimming skills. Looking back at the summer, Laurie felt everyone made friendships they would all like to continue. Sponsored by Peter O Keeffe, Laurie is looking forward to helping with the youth committee. Save the Date! June 5th 6:00pm This is a good time to meet and greet our new members. Bring your favorite appetizer, welcome the new members then get ready for a swinging night with entertainment by Sweet Melissa. Hosted by the new 2009 members and membership committee We would like to know you are coming. Please call (508) 775-9331 or online at www.hyannisyachtclub.org. 5
Ocean Race Our goal is to think out of the box and get people off their moorings. With that in mind, our planning sessions have been terrific. With more than 30 participants brainstorming there have been lots of great ideas, enthusiasm and interested volunteers. We intend to mix it up with the J-22 crews on a couple of Thursday nights, have a version of Sail-a-bration in June to get lots of new folks introduced and involved, and perhaps our most exciting effort is to get high school and college sailors out with us on a regular basis. Watch your email during the spring and summer for more details, so be sure we have your correct email address. The tentative summer schedule is set out below and the NOR s should be posted by mid- May. Thanks to all who have supported our efforts to get the program going. Remember: Life is short go sailing! Call me with your ideas think out of the box! Charlie McLaughlin (508-737-2987) or csm@cape.com 2009 OCEAN EVENTS MAY 23-25 JUNE 3, 10, 17, 25 FIGAWI BEERCAN 13 SAIL-A-BRATION 18 BAXTER LONG DISTANCE 27 28 STAGE HARBOR RACE AND COOKOUT JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 30 BEERCAN AUGUST 1 & 2 SEPT 12 & 13 17-18 RACE AROUND THE CAPE OR OTHER LONG DISTANCE FUN HYC REGATTA 13 FEEDER RACED TO NANTUCKET 14 & 15 NANTUCKET RACE WEEK 15 & 16 TARPAULIN COVE RACE HURRICANE CUP/EYE OF THE STORM 2009 One Design Racing Schedule - Preliminary Thursday Series All courses in Lewis Bay June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 August- 6, 13, 20, 27 (Sept 3, Baxter s) J22 & Laser 1st warning signal @1800 420 Racing* 1st warning signal @1800 Sunday Series All courses in Lewis Bay June 7, 14, 21, 28 J22 & Laser 1st warning signal @ 1000 July 5, 12, 19, 26 J22 1st warning signal @1300 Laser 1st warning signal @ TBA Opti 1st warning signal @ TBA 420* 1st warning signal @ TBA August 9, 16, 23, 30 J22 1st warning signal @1300 Laser 1st warning signal @ TBA Opti 1st warning signal @ TBA 420* 1st warning signal @ TBA September - TBA *May be fleet, team or match racing Special Trophy Races July 4th on July 4th Labor Day September 7 Commodore s Cup The Commodore s Cup will be awarded to the J22, Laser and Opti classes with the lowest total point score for the combined Sunday series in July and August. A total of 3 drops will be allowed for the season. 6
May 2009 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Members Monthly Party 6:00pm 2 10 Mother s Day 3 4 Captain s Table re-opens on Mondays for lunch and dinner 5 Cinco De Mayo Special Dinner Menu at the Captain s Table Wine Lecture 4:00 6:00pm Summer Wines from Around the World 6 Last Prime Rib Night 11 12 13 Celebrity Wine Dinner Gundlach- Bundschu Winery 6:00pm 7 Dinner & Movie Casablanca movie begins at 6:45pm 8 Regatta Meeting 7:00pm Social Hour 6:00pm 14 15 Dinner Dance at the Captain s Table music by Livin Las Vegas begins at 7:00pm 9 16 Figawi Ball 17 Commissioning 3:00 5:00pm 18 Book Club 7:00pm The Enemy or 1984 19 20 21 Trustees Meeting 6:30pm 22 23 Figawi 24 31 25 Reverse Figawi Memorial Day 26 27 Members Monthly Meeting 7:30pm 28 29 30 2009 VISIONGraphics 7
Hyannis Yacht Club 490 Ocean Street Hyannis, MA 02601 PRSRT FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID SO YARMOUTH, MA 02664 PERMIT 30 June 20090 July 2009 August 20090 2 HYC Golf Outing 3, 10, 17, 24 Wednesday Beer Can Racing Begins 6:00pm 4, 11, 18, 25 Thursday One Design Racing Begins 6:00pm 5 Members Monthly Party 6:00pm 7, 14, 21, 28 Sunday One Design Racing Begins 10:00am 13 & 14 Cape Cod Maritime Festival Inner Harbor 13 & 14 Advanced 420 Clinic 8:00am 15 Book Club 7:00pm The Terrorist or Bound 16 Trustees Meeting 6:30pm 19 Members Monthly Party 6:00pm 20 Youth Program Student Orientation 9:00am 21 Father s Day Brunch at the Captain s Table 21 Youth Program Parent Orientation 6:00pm 21 Youth Dance 7:00 9:00pm 22 Swim/Sail Program Begins 9:00am 24 Members Monthly Meeting 7:30pm 26 Friday Night Buffet 6:00pm 28 Sunday Morning Brunch Begins 8:00am 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Wednesday Beer Can Racing 6:00pm 2, 9, 16, 23 Thursday One Design Racing 6:00pm 3, 10, 24 Friday Night Buffet 6:00pm 4 Town Fireworks & Member Party Entertainment 4:00 8:00pm 5, 12, 19, 26 Sunday Morning Brunch 8:00am 5, 12, 19, 26 Sunday One Design Racing 14 Trustees Meeting 6:30pm 17 Members Monthly Party 6:00pm 20 Book Club 7:00pm Loving Frank or The Other Queen 21 Youth Invitational 29 Members Monthly Meeting 7:30pm 31-8/2 Regatta 1 Regatta 2 Regatta 5, 12, 19, 26 Beer Can Racing 6:00pm 6, 13, 20, 27 One Design Racing 6:00pm 7 HYC Summer Cruise departs 7 Friday Night Buffet 6:00pm 9, 16, 23 Sunday Morning Brunch 8:00am 9, 16, 23 Sunday One Design Racing 14 Youth Awards Night 14 Youth Dance HYC 7:30 10:00pm 16 HYC Summer Cruise returns 17 Book Club 7:00pm 18 Trustees Meeting 6:30pm 21 Members Monthly Party 6:00pm 26 Members Monthly Meeting 7:30pm 28 Friday Night Buffet 6:00pm