Vol. CXVI No. III May 2018 From The Bridge H ello and welcome to Springtime at MYC! The Frostbiters are all wrapped up and the marina is finally showing signs of life! Our dock crew is busy preparing our docks and pool for our 2018 summer season. The Gardens and Grounds Committee have met and are on task! The outside back patio canopy is up and our restaurant staff is ready for outside service! Now, if Mother Nature would show up to the next Board meeting, I d like to have a word with her! 80 degrees and sunny please! Please be sure to take advantage of all that MYC has to offer its members. Now is the time to become involved! Learn to sail at our adult sailing program on Wednesday nights (see Page 10) or for the little ones, check out our Junior Sailing Program (see Page 15). Sign up to join the MYC Anglers fishing fleet, water aerobics, swim team, or volunteer on the Race Committee. You ll be surprised that you might make a new friend for a lifetime. We will get you on or in the water, even if you don t have a boat! Come see me, or email me or any other officer, and we will get your feet wet! May is a busy month at the Club starting with Cinco de Derby on May 5th. Come mix it up with a margarita and a big, floppy derby hat, or a mint julep and a sombrero! The big screen will be up for the most exciting two minutes in sports the running of the roses! Our Opening Day ceremonies are on Saturday, May 19th. Join us and meet the officers, I promise the speeches will be brief! (No hecklers allowed). Enjoy to the cool, smooth sounds of The Ken Trapp Duo while savoring luscious complimentary hors d oeuvres. Chef David has put together an interesting, delicious menu for all to enjoy. Make a reservation as soon as possible, as it s sure to fill up fast! On Friday, May 25th, we kick off the long weekend with a live performance by member Sean Morrissey, who will entertain you with the sounds of The Beatles, James Taylor and more. And don t forget the infamous MYC Shuckers as they crack open complimentary clams and oysters, while they last! Come on down, order a specialty cocktail and watch the pros shuck! Finally, the boys of summer are back! May 27th The Titan Durty Band rocks the MYC patio! Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Past Commodore William (Bill) Hahn, who passed away recently. Bill served as our Commodore in 1975 and 1976. See you dockside. Your humble leader, Ken Herbert, Commodore Milford Yacht Club 131 Trumbull Avenue, Milford, Connecticut 06460 Office 203.783.0060 Fax 203.783.0067 Reservations 203.783.0070 www.milfordyachtclub.com 2018 Milford Yacht Club, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photo Credit: Peter Bogucki
Hours of Operation May 2018 Founded 1903 Commodore Kenneth Herbert sparrekh1@aol.com Vice Commodore Robert Colum vicecommodore@milfordyachtclub.com Rear Commodore Albert W. Franke III rearcommodore@milfordyachtclub.com Fleet Captain Robert Farnum fleetcaptain@milfordyachtclub.com Secretary Sarah Ferrante membership@milfordyachtclub.com Treasurer Bruce P. Kuryla, P.C. bpkuryla@aol.com General Manager Theresa Phelan 203-783-0077 tphelan@milfordyachtclub.com Office Staff Kirsten Ash Othen 203-783-0060 office@milfordyachtclub.com Director of Catering and Dining James Fedorchak 203-783-0075 jfedorchak@milfordyachtclub.com Restaurant Chef David Bridgforth 203-783-0074 mycchef@aol.com Bar Manager John Regan johnregan@milfordyachtclub.com Restaurant Reservations 203-783-0070 Dock Office Matt Iovanna, Dockmaster 203-783-0065 myc.dockmaster@milfordyachtclub.com Rudder Editor Mrs. Silence Dogood rudder@milfordyachtclub.com THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS Sat. May 5th Cinco de Derby! Bar & Restaurant Open at 4pm Dinner Served Until 8:30pm Bar & Restaurant Open at 12pm Dinner Served Until 9pm Bar & Restaurant Open at 12pm Dinner Served Until 8pm Bar & Restaurant Open at 12pm Dinner Served Until 7:30pm RESERVATIONS 203-783-0070 May Happy Hour @ The Lounge THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS 4pm to 6pm $1.00 Off Drinks $6.00 Off Any Bottle of Wine Outstanding Happy Hour Menu 4pm to 6pm $1.00 Off Drinks Outstanding Happy Hour Menu 3pm to 6pm $1.00 Off Drinks & $6.00 Off Any Bottle of Wine Outstanding Happy Hour Menu Watch the e-blasts for surprise Happy Hour offerings! Off The Bow Sun. May 13th MYC Mother s Day Dinner Sat. May 19th Opening Day with Ken Trapp Duo Fri. May 25th Sean Morrissey and the MYC Shuckers Sun. May 27th Titan Durty Rocks The Club! Fri. June 1st Commodorable s Ladies Cocktail Party Sat. June 9th Commodore s Reception with Dyna Mojo Sun. June 17th Blessing of the Fleet Sun. June 24th Music on the Deck Wed. June 27th Guest Chef Pasta Night Wed. July 25th MYC Opti Regatta Sat. Aug. 18th Offsite South Seas Luau Party Junior Sailing 203-783-0069 Pool Office 203-783-0068 Angler s Hotline 203-444-6645 2
COLUM S COLUMN Upcoming Events from Vice Commodore Bob Colum Well, happy May! The Club opening events have started and it s obvious that members are excited! My column this month is dedicated to our new, younger members. I must comment that it warms my heart to see several new, younger members who have sailed or swam at our Club and have now returned to join as full members. I see that as a testament to how successful our Club heritage and junior programs at MYC have been in the past. Some of these new members have actually sailed or swam with and mentored our own children. I want to relate an experience that occurred last Saturday night. Trish and I decided to attend Saturday happy hour (for member research purposes, of course). While there, we saw a large table of young members and their guests. They were all having a great time together and the group included four, really, really young members. It was amazing to see these one and two-year olds with their families, and quite frankly, the flashbacks began. I said to Doug Jones, PC (who was also doing member research) that is a future class of Optimist sailors. In retrospect, that group of four could soon fill the pool lanes at a swim meet. If I may speak for the Officers, we believe that the future of MYC is the successful interaction of our senior members with the new members. There is so much knowledge and history that we need to transition (or download), to the youngins. We all relive our past family memories and hopefully much of it can be about sailing, boating, swimming and fishing. Most importantly, it is all about the fun that a family paints their memories, in our case, using water as the canvas. I am confident that MYC can provide another rewarding experience and your Officers and Board are dedicated to making sure that happens. But I must say to the youngins, it is worth the wait, you will see. Bob Colum Vice Commodore From The Editor Welcome to a special expanded edition of The Rudder! The Club has so much to offer this season, I ve had to double the size of this issue, to 16 pages from its usual 8 pages! I hope you enjoy this edition as much as I have putting it together. Remember, your comments and suggestions are always welcome at rudder@milfordyachtclub.com. Your Humble Rudder Editor, Mrs. Silence Dogood 3 3
SECRETARY S LOG Membership News from Secretary Sarah Ferrante In accordance with Article VI, Section 1 of the Milford Yacht Club, Inc. Constitution, the following new members were approved by the Board of Directors and are welcomed into the MYC community: New Members Membership Class Sponsored By Alan and Lisa Harrison A Membership Committee Paul and Corinne Cicerchia A Brock and Missy Dubin, Membership Committee Ruth Munson D Marianna Erenhouse, Membership Committee Sarah Macary B Membership Committee MYC Car Burgees Are In! (These Are The Good Ones) Get Yours While They Last! Check Out Our New Wine List Additions Reds Hall Cabernet $45 Caymus Cabernet $95 Meiomi Pinot Noir $35 The Calling Pinot Noir Fox Den Vineyard $70 Stag s Leap Petite Sirah $55 Sparkling and Champagne Chandon Brut Classic $40 Veuve Clicqout Brut (half bottle) $48 Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut $75 Commodorable s Ladies Cocktail Party Friday, June 1st 6:00pm to 8:00 pm First Lady Elena Garet cordially invites you to join her for the Ladies Cocktail Party to benefit The Connecticut Food Bank. All of the ladies of the Club are welcome! (Donations to The Connecticut Food Bank accepted by check only, please) 4 4
SPECIAL EVENTS You Don t Want to Miss This! Cinco de Derby! Saturday, May 5th Where Margaritas meet Mint Juleps! Come on down to the Club to celebrate the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby and the 156th anniversary of General Ignacio Zaragoza s victory over the French! Kentucky Derby Drink Specials Traditional Hat Contest for the Ladies (and Tom Sbabo) Ascot Contest for the Gentlemen Complimentary Cheeses and Chef s Choice of Nibbles Post Time Is 6:34 PM EST Big Screen on the Dance Floor for the Big Race! Cinco de Mayo Buffet at 5pm Taco Bar featuring seasoned beef and chicken Cheese Enchiladas with fantastico enchilada sauce Salmon and Spinach Enchiladas with white wine sauce Pork and Cheese Chimichangas with Ranchero Sauce Mexican Chicken Wings Mexican Rice Refried Beans Nachos, Salsa, Chips, Sour Cream and Guacamole Adults $14.95 Children $8.95 4 5
SPECIAL EVENTS You Don t Want to Miss This! Mother s Day at MYC Sunday, May 13th Seatings at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm Starters Lobster Bisque $6 / $8 Grilled Vegetable Stack $11.95 Seasonal vegetables in a pool of Pomodoro sauce and balsamic glazed burrata Shrimp Cocktail with tangy sauce and lemon $ 14.95 Grilled Octopus $12.95 Topped with pickled pepper and onions, with a green harissa sauce Mixed Greens salad included with Entrée Tomato, cucumber, apples, smoked bacon and walnuts with crumbled blue cheese Entrees Slow Roasted Salmon $22.95 Honey and coriander glazed, served with an almond basil pesto and topped with avocado salsa Served with parmesan orzo. Roast Chicken Breast $21.95 Topped with sun-dried tomatoes and grilled artichokes. Finished with a Marsala sauce Pork Osso Buco $23.95 Pomegranate and port wine slow-braised pork osso buco, served with crispy Brussels sprouts in a roasted acorn squash with butter-mashed potatoes and port demi-glace Halibut Almondine $23.95 Pan roasted with a lemon, white wine butter sauce with toasted almonds, accompanied by rice pilaf and house vegetable Tagliatelle & Mushrooms $18.95 Ribbon pasta, assorted mushrooms, leeks and garlic in a pesto Alfredo sauce Mixed Grill Sampler $24.95 Petit filet mignon, Bordelaise, roast rack of lamb and a rabbit & garlic sausage over tomato potato Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus $24.95 Served with au gratin potatoes and house vegetable Dessert Chef s selection of sweets Children s Menu will be available Reservations are a Must For This Popular Event 203-783-0070 SPECIAL EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY IS IN EFFECT (24 Hours Minimum Notice) 6
SPECIAL EVENTS You Don t Want to Miss This! 116th Commissioning Ceremony May 19, 2018 1800 hours Join us for the 116th Milford Yacht Club Opening Day Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday, May 19th Music provided by the Ken Trapp Duo from 7pm to 10pm Raw Bar, Cheese and Assorted Butler-Style Passed Hors d Oeuvres Entrees Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with horseradish cream sauce, baked potato and house vegetable $24.95 Veal Osso Buco Milanese slow-braised, topped with gremolata over herb mashed potatoes and house vegetable $26.95 New York Steak 12 oz. choice cut with truffle potato, house vegetable, topped with cherry peppers, mushrooms and onions $24.95 Drunken Shrimp vodka marinated, sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and lemon, balsamic reduction served over a creamy Pecorino cheese rice with asparagus and tomatoes $22.95 Chicken Florentine egg-dipped, boneless breast finished with a white wine lemon sauce, served over rice pilaf and spinach, topped with shaved Pecorino $21.95 Trottole Pasta tossed in a pesto cream with sun-dried tomatoes and topped with wilted arugula $17.95 Salmon Provencale served over an artichoke puree, haricot verts and sauce of fresh tomato, herbes de Provence and garlic $21.95 All entrees accompanied by a house salad Desserts from Our Dessert Menu of the Month Reservations Please 203-783-0070 7
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND You Don t Want to Miss This! Sean Morrissey Joins The MYC Shuckers Friday, May 25th Sean Morrissey Relax with a cool cocktail and a warm sunset on the deck and enjoy the acoustic sounds of Sean Morrissey. From Liverpool to Woodstock, Sean entertains with your favorites. Complimentary clams and oysters while they last! The fun starts at 6pm. Don t miss it! The MYC Brother Shuckers: (l to r) Jimmy Littleneck Trapp, Ken Herbert, Chris Gill, Al Russo, PC and Roger Downs TITAN DURTY on the Patio! Sunday, May 27th 6:30pm to 10pm MYC s own Bull Weber and The Titan Durty Band kick off the Summer of MYC on Memorial Day weekend! These veteran rockers play all of your favorites from the 60s through today. The energy level on the patio will be through the roof! You can t miss this show. Seriously. 8
SUMMER FUN! You Don t Want to Miss This! MYC Memorial Day Barbeque Monday, May 28th 4pm 7pm Grill Menu Garden Salad Corn on the Cob Tossed Salad Potato Salad Baked Beans Hamburgers / Hot Dogs BBQ Ribs / Grilled Chicken $18.95++ Milford Yacht Club Swim Team Children s Menu Hot Dog Hamburger Chicken Tenders $10.95++(10 and under) $5.95++ (5 and under) Watermelon, Cookies and Brownies The Milford Yacht Club offers an active and successful swim team that is part of the Connecticut Private Club Swim League (CPCSL). Welcome back everyone! The summer season is definitely upon us...no more snow...more sun! Please join us this season on the MYC Swim Team! From beginners to high school seniors, all are welcome. The pool staff and I are looking to host the best season ever! ~ Lauren Ranges, Pool Director Pool Calendar June 18th First day of swim practice June 18th Swimsuit fitting from Metro Swim 12pm to 1pm on the pool deck June 29th Summer Pool Kickoff Party 1pm to 3pm (All Members, DJ and Face Painting) Just as soon as the pool warms up, and doesn t cause brain freeze, Bonnie Neilson will once again be doing water aerobics on Sunday mornings at 10am. It s an easy, fun 40 minutes to shape up for summer and it s free! We ll keep you posted as to a start date. No sign up necessary. Just show up at the pool, weather permitting, or let Bonnie know you re interested. sbutterfly337@yahoo.com Practice Times 11 and older - 10:00am - 10:45am 7 & 8 yr. olds - 11:00am -11:30am 5 & 6 yr. olds - 11:00am - 11:20am 9 & 10 yr. olds - 12:00pm -12:40pm 9
SAVE THE DATE Upcoming MYC Events South Seas Luau Party! All Member Event Brewer Pilot s Point Marina, Westbrook, Conn. Save the Date Saturday, August 18th Held in conjunction with the 2018 MYC Club Cruise & Rendezvous August 17th through 19th Milford Yacht Club s 10th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Sunday, June 17 th, 2018 It s that time of the year again Summer is in the air, boats are in the water. Tradition says that participation in the Blessing of the Fleet ritual will assure cruisers of fair weather and safe passage, and racers of success on the race course. Others say this is mere superstition, but why take chances? Come join us on Sunday, June 17th at 1500 hours. Our Blessing of the Fleet ritual is intended to safeguard our boaters, crew, guests, and vessels from the danger of the seas through a blessing given by our local clergymen, and subsequent officiating at the water s edge as the boats parade by. Special note, based on feedback from the event in 2017, the hose will be returning! This event is opened to the entire community. This time-honored tradition begins at 3:00pm with opening remarks. The procession of boats begins at 4:00pm. The celebration continues until 8:00pm. The Milford Concert Band will provide musical entertainment. If you are interested in joining the team that organizes this special event, contact Doug Jones, PC (douglasjones49@gmail.com) 10
FUN AND GAMES It s All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses an Aye Milford Yacht Club House Rules House rules exist for the safety and enjoyment of all of our members and it s vitally important that all members be aware of them and abide by them. Some of the biggies, of course, include making sure you sign in all guests at the clubhouse and the pool (per the Connecticut Liquor Commission), the use of ditto marks in the guest book is not allowed (unless, of course, your guest is named Mark Ditto, and it s last name first), and children are not allowed into the Commodore s Lounge unless accompanied by and supervised by a parent or guardian. We thought we d have a little fun to help you familiarize yourself with our house rules in a crossword puzzle. For those cheaters out there, the House Rules start on page 60 of the 2017 MYC Yearbook. Have fun! For an answer key, email rudder@milfordyachtclub.com 11
OF INTEREST There s Something For Everyone! Pssst! Get the latest in MYC news and events... become an MYC Insider today! Click the following link and then click the Visit Group button https://www.facebook.com/milfordyachtclubinc/ It s A Baby Ruth! Wait...What? The MYC pool was installed in what year? A. B. C. D. 1965 1966 1967 1878 Email your answer to rudder@milfordyachtclub.com. The first correct answer wins a free drink at the Club! Congratulations to Walt Micks, for last month s correct answer, Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton. Congratulations to Connie Arcobello for the winning caption! 12 The MYC Officers and Directors wish to thank all those who came out for the 2018 Annual Member Work Day! We got a lot accomplished and also had a lot of fun. Thank you!
OFF THE DOCKS AND ON THE GROUNDS Junior Sailing News JUNIOR SAILING REGATTAS THIS SUMMER! Milford Yacht Club is hosting two regattas for the Junior Sailing Association this summer. Our annual Green Fleet Optimist Regatta has taken place at MYC for years. The term Green Fleet refers to beginner sailors, usually between the ages of 7 and 9. Different from any other fleet, Green Fleet sailors have the privilege of having coaches provide them with instruction during the race. Although we call it the Green Fleet Regatta, we host White Fleet, Blue Fleet and Red Fleet for older, more experienced sailors as well. Last year, we used inflatable animal floats as marks rather than the usual big orange marks, to keep our younger sailors smiling out on the water. This summer, look for our Optimist Regatta on July 25th! In addition to our Green Fleet Optimist Regatta, we are hosting a new Laser Radial, Feva and Pixel Regatta on July 2nd. We hope this will become a new annual tradition to attract sailors and their families from around Long Island Sound to our yacht club. Unlike the annual Larchmont Race Week, the new MYC regatta will be a one-day event. More information to follow! ~ Nico Clayton MYC Council of Junior Sailors The Milford Yacht Club Junior Sailing program has recently formed a council of junior sailors and instructors to help better the MYC Junior Sailing program. There are five Laser sailors and two Opti sailors on the Council. All the members of the Council are also JIs, or junior instructors. This means that they are afternoon sailors who help out with the morning program. Walter Erenhouse was recently named Head JI. This Council exists to help better the Milford Yacht Club Junior Sailing program. The body meets monthly to plan and develop different ideas and activities for the program. Some of the planned activities this summer are a field trip to Brownstone, an outdoor water park in Connecticut, a day trip to Port Jefferson, New York, and a Laser/Pixel/Feva regatta at MYC. We also are going to be starting Ideal 18/J-22 racing with Black Rock Yacht Club. We want to make the program the most enjoyable it can be for the young sailors. To encourage interaction and friendship between the senior and junior members of the program, we are developing a buddy system to pair up older and younger sailors. Our goal is to cultivate a love of sailing in the youngest sailors in the program. We want to the junior sailing program to continue and to be strengthened. We want people to enjoy sailing and have fun. The Junior Sailing program is one of MYC s most important legacies, and we want to make sure that it continues to instill of love of sailing in our young sailors. ~ Caroline Begg 13
MYC HAPPENINGS Member News and Events MYC s World Famous Angler Sez Wednesday Night Angling Is Back! Interested in Playing Bridge? June 6th through July 18th Call the MYC Angler s Hotline for more information 203-444-6645 203-I-GIN-MIL (yes, it really spells that) Operators are standing by 24 / 7 Come to the Club on Fridays at Noon for Lunch, then enjoy some Bridge! Contact Audrey Baston (203) 874-1719 for more information SOS! (Summer of Sailing) This is the Milford Yacht Club program of adult sailing instruction geared to those who would like to try sailing but that have little or no experience. Some students become avid sailors. Others just want to try going out on a sailboat without feeling like they are the only beginner aboard. The goal is to have fun on the water while learning some of the basic skills. The students sail with an experienced sailor on the Milford Sailing Foundation J-22s. Students should know how to swim and need only have a PFD (life jacket) and appropriate clothing. We meet Wednesday evenings at 6:00 for six sessions starting June 20th. We will skip the week of July 4 th and the day of the Opti Regatta (July 25th) and finish August 8th. In case of adverse weather conditions, we may offer land-based instruction. There is no requirement to be present for every session. The fee for the instruction and use of the boats is $150 for the six lessons course. Students who demonstrate proficiency may charter the J-22 s in the future. The rate is $30 per day if you launch and retrieve the boat. For an additional $50, the dock staff will launch and retrieve the boat, schedule permitting. For more information about this exciting program, contact Fleet Captain Bob Farnum at fleetcaptain@milfordyachtclub.com 6 14
OFF THE DOCKS AND ON THE GROUNDS Your Club News and Events Junior Sailing Registration Now Open! Looking for a great way for your kids to spend their summer? Then check out MYC s Junior Sailing programs! Our seven week Junior Sailing program for 7 to 17 year-olds caters to beginners and returning sailors. We ll teach your kids how to sail their own boat, along with water safety, seamanship, boat handling and racing techniques, and everything else that goes with being on the water. They ll learn teamwork, build self esteem and make new friends and lasting memories. New this summer we also are offering the option to sail an RS Feva! This boat is a double-handed vessel with an asymmetrical spinnaker that may be sailed by children 12 and older. Seasonal rentals and purchases are available through Boat Locker and Landfall Navigation. All of our program specifics may be found on our website by clicking here. If you want to register, simply click on the Register Now button on the right hand side of the home page. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 203-394-7621 or email jrsailing@milfordyachtclub.com. Marianna Erenhouse Junior Sailing Chair Dockmaster Iovanna reminds all junior sailors to let him know in advance of bringing your boat down to the Club if you are keeping it in the dry sail area. All boats, including kayaks, must be registered with the dock office and have current stickers. P.C. Frank Bayers Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, June 18th 1:00pm to 6:00pm Milford Yacht Club got perennials? The MYC Gardens and Grounds Committee will happily accept donations of your perennials to transplant at the Club. Contact Nell Moll, Co-Chair at ftbeach@optonline.net 15
Milford Yacht Club 131 Trumbull Avenue Milford, CT 06460 MAY 2018 Calendar subject to change. Please call the Club or check the website for up-tothe-minute information. www.milfordyachtclub.com 203.783.0070 MYC Happy Hour Musical Entertainment P Private Party Booked Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 CINCO! 6 P Dinner until 7:30pm 7 8 9 No lunch service Bar opens at 4pm Dinner until 8:30pm 10 P No lunch service Bar opens at 4pm Dinner until 8:30pm Dinner until 9pm 11 Dinner until 9pm Lunch svc. To 4pm Cinco Buffet at 5pm 12 P Dinner until 8pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Dinner until 7:30pm No lunch service Bar opens at 4pm Dinner until 8:30pm Dinner until 9pm Dinner until 8pm 20 Dinner until 7:30pm 27 P Dinner until 8pm 21 28 Memorial Day 22 29 23 30 P 24 Dinner until 8:30pm 31 P Dinner until 8:30pm 25 Dinner until 9pm Click on the Logo to Like Us On Facebook! 26 Dinner until 8pm