VOLUME 1 MAY 2015 Commodore s Corner... greetings MYC Members! Well we finally made it through what seemed like the longest and coldest winter in memory, including a slow start to spring. It does seem that now we have warmer and drier weather to begin preparations for summer boating and club activities. Fortunately, this past weekend brought enough sunshine to encourage our members to get outdoors participate at the club work day. The great weather and perhaps the offer of a "free" lunch helped to make Saturday one of the best attended work days on record. The numerous volunteers completed many tasks to bring the grounds and pool back to life. The pool is painted, new mulch has been spread over many areas, and the club grounds have been groomed to perfection. A huge round of applause and thanks should be extended to all the volunteers who participated. Please extend a warm welcome to the many new members who have recently joined the club. You will see many new faces at the club this year and I encourage the members to introduce yourself to each and every new face you see. Congratulations are in order for a few Milford Yacht Club members who have been successful on the race course in the warmer climates. John Streicker with a crew including Tom Nolan and Bruce P. Kuryla won their class at Charleston Race week in Charleston, SC. Also, Josh Revkin with crew member Brian Ledbetter won their class in the very competitive Star Fleet at the Star Western Hemisphere Championships in Miami. This is a very prestigious win and allows Josh to move up in the Star Class rankings to #16 in the world. Lastly, Laura and I would also like to thank everyone who attended the 2015 Commodore's Dinner Dance on Saturday. It was an outstanding success with a wonderful meal, excellent entertainment and good company. Regards, George Commodore
MILFORD YACHT CLUB 131 Trumbull Avenue Milford, CT 06460 Office: (203) 783-0060 Fax: (203) 783-0067 Reservations: (203) 783-0070 www.milfordyachtclub.com CLUB OFFICERS Commodore George Desrosiers george.desrosiers@gmail.com Vice Commodore Mike Amato mamato@pppclaw.com Rear Commodore Pete Gil petegill@hotmail.com KENTUCKY DERBY SATURDAY MAY 2nd Calling all Hats & Ascots! The most exciting 2 minutes in sports Drink Specials Ladies best hat contest 6:24 Post time Take a chance on your favorite horse Fleet Captain Bob Colum fleetcaptain@milfordyachtclub.com Secretary Marie Kaufman membership@milfordyachtclub.com Treasurer Doug Jones douglasjones49@gmail.com OFF THE BOW Monday, Memorial Day Video Truck for the kids CLUB CREW Office Theresa Phelan (203) 783-0077 Kirsten Ash (203) 783-0060 office@milfordyachtclub.com Restaurant Scott Halliday (203) 783-0064 Scott.halliday@milfordyachtclub.com David Bridgforth (203) 783-0074 mycchef@aol.com Dock Office Matt Iovanna (203) 783-0065 myc.dockmaster@milfordyachtclub.com Jr. Sailing (203) 783-0069 Pool Office (203) 783-0068 June 7th, Music on the Deck Sean Morrissey Acoustic Duo "Liverpool to Woodstock favorites" June 12th Commodore s Wife Happy Hour Hosted by Laura Desrosiers June 21st Father s Day BBQ 4:00 p.m Along with Blessing of the Fleet June 24th Guest Chef Pasta July 4th BBQ 4-7:30 July 25th, Parrot Bay Jimmy Buffett Night
VICE COMMODORE S CORNER As the weather warms and the Club officially reopens during the month of May we have been preparing for the summer s entertainment. SAVE THE DATE: Jimmy Buffett is back on Saturday, July 25th featuring the Parrot Bay Beach Band September 19th, MYC will host our first Vegas style Casino Night...mark your calendars now Just a reminder that Mother s Day and Opening Day are coming up and I would recommend that you make a reservation. Also, please be sure to update your email address with the office, so that you don t miss our announcements. Finally, please feel free to reach out to me with regarding your Club experience. Michael Dean Amato, Vice Commodore Commodore s Lounge & Restaurant News - Highlights for the Month of May!!! Happy Hour 4:00 to 6:00 It s Six til Six! Thursdays and Saturdays $6 appetizers (wings, nacho s, pizza, more) $6 off bottle wine (some restrictions apply) $1.00 off all drinks
SECRETARY S CORNER Ahoy from your Club s Secretary, Please make welcome our new members. In Accordance with the Milford Yacht Club Constitution Article VI it is with great pleasure that we welcome aboard the following new members: Welcome Back Allen & Terry Desrosiers Carl & Laura Skarne New Members Sponsored By Alex & Maria Quintner B Mitch Quintner /Bruce P Kuryla Trent & Jennifer Orr A Corina Rini/Denise & Peter Goodfellow Charles Porper & Irene Tierney A Walt Micks, Jr./Membership Committee D. Matthew Johnson & Emily Stieff B Dan Johnson/Pete Gil Stephen & Lisa Smith A John & Jennifer Miller/Membership Committee Peter & Amanda Cozzolino B Don & Margaret Cozzolino/Maureen Birge Ashley Maltempo B John Streicker/Tom Nolan Ben & Lauren Davies A Don & Margaret Cozzolino/Patricia O Donnell James & Diane McGinnis A Nancy Bennett/Membership Committee Kevin (K.C.) & Darcy Cook B Bill Pierz/George Desrosiers Chris & Steffi Williams A Lou Roberts//Tom Treat Edward Moulis & Mary Casperson A Laura DelGrande/Membership Committee Patrick Cooper B Maureen Birge/Membership Committee Nicholas & Jennifer Vernucci A John DePalma/Jim Trapp WELCOME ABOARD COCKTAIL PARTY MYC will be sponsoring a Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party for all new members and their sponsors on June 3rd from 5:30 to 7:00 in the Club s Main Dining Room and under the canvas on the patio. Please plan on attending and help join in welcoming our new members. (As usual reservations are appreciated.) Fair Sailing and light winds, Marie A. Kaufman Secretary
Mother s Day Menu Sunday, May 10, 2015 Time 12:00-1:30-3:00 Starters Lobster Bisque $6/$8 Roasted Red Pepper, Mozzarella & Portabello $12 Shrimp Cocktail $14.95 Citrus Grilled Calamari Martini $12.95 Entrée Seared Diver Scallops $26.95 Served atop roasted corn, edamame & black eyed pea salad Roasted Chicken $23.95 Boneless breast and thigh stuffed with roasted tomato and spinach and finished with Marsala sauce Hartfield Reserve Roast Pork $24.95 Sliced chop with mashed Yukon Golds & warm apple cider sauce Halibut Mraz $30 Pan seared halibut & shrimp with onions, garlic, basil & cherry tomato Tagliatelle & Mushrooms $18.95 Ribbon pasta, assorted mushrooms, leeks in a pesto-alfredo sauce Chateaubriand $31 Sliced tenderloin of beef with mashed Yukon Golds, sauce béarnaise & red wine sauce All entrées served with salad of mixed greens, basil vinaigrette & shaved parmesan Children s Menu will be available as well Desserts Ice Cream Truffles Key Lime Pie - Black & White Mousse Cake Cheesecake $7.00 each
SAILING NEWS from your Fleet Captain Bob Colum Spring weather is fighting its way here but it has certainly been a long, cold winter and early spring season. Rest assured that MYC sailing has been in full preparation mode while everyone huddles next to the fire place. There will be plenty of excitement this summer whether you chose to cruise, race or simply want to learn to sail. MYC certainly has you covered! Below find a synopsis of the MYC sailing calendar. You might consider signing up to help at one of the Star, PHRF or Optimist Invitational regattas. It is a great learning experience and provides an opportunity to give back to the club. Also, don t forget about the Blessing of the Fleet on Father s Day. This is an annual event that brings all the symbolism and pomp and circumstance to our yacht club. Enjoy the procession of boats dressed to the nines as they travel up and down Milford Harbor. Of course, don t forget the Volvo Ocean Race which has a stopover in Newport, RI. The event is a great opportunity to see the boats and sailors that challenge each other, themselves and the oceans of the world for 9 months during their journey around the globe. There is plenty to do in the Sailing Village throughout the event for young or old, sailor or not. If you have any questions or want to get more information or register for any event please send an email to Fleetcaptain@milfordyachtclub.com See you all soon on and off the water. Bob Colum MYC Fleet Captain May 5/3 J22 Spring Series start 5/5-17 Volvo Ocean Race Newport, RI 5/23-24-25 PHRF and Star Memorial Day holiday Series 1 June 6/7 Star Sunday Series start 6/20-21 Star Arms White Regatta 6/21 Blessing of the Fleet 6/22 Junior Sailing start 6/26 Summer of Sailing start (adult learn to sail) 6/26-27-28 Star Districts July 7/4-5 Star and PHRF July 4th holiday Series 2 7/22 Optimist Invitational Regatta August 8/1 PHRF MYC Invitation for the Boardman Cup ~8/1-13 Club Extended Cruise 8/14-15 Club Cruise September 9/5-6-7 PHRF and Star Labor Day holiday Series 3 9/19-20 Star Nutmeg Regatta 9/27 PHRF Last Chance Regatta October 10/4 J22 Fall Series start 10/11 PHRF Columbus Day Regatta November 11/8 Dyer Dhow Frostbite Fall Series
MYC 2015 PHRF Racing and Regatta Schedule MYC has a full slate of regattas and racing opportunities this Summer. From the Fungatta Holiday Series to the 3 ECSA sanctioned events. There is something for everyone. Check online for NORs and SIs or contact Office@milfordyachtclub.com for more information. Looking forward to seeing you on the water. Bob Colum MYC Fleet Captain 2015 Milford PHRF Holiday Series Date: Memorial Day: May 25, 4 th of July: Saturday July 4, Labor Day: September 7, 2015 Organizing Authority: Milford Yacht Club. Entries & Eligibility: Entry Fee: Deadline: Open to current MYC members. Boats must have a valid PHRF-LIS certificate, or a complementary provisional rating assigned by the Milford Yacht Club Handicapper for this series. Contact Beck Swanson (spunkwerks@yahoo.com) Entries shall be made using the Entry Form available on the MYC website (www.milfordyachtclub.com) None. By 10:00 am the morning of each race day if not sooner. Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2015 2015 Milford Invitational for the Boardman Cup Regatta Organizing Authority: Milford Yacht Club in conjunction with the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association. Entries & Eligibility: Boats must have a valid 2015 PHRF certificate. Yachts must have self-bailing cockpits, fixed berths, galley facilities and the ability to be self-supporting for a weekend cruise. Entries shall be made using the Entry Form available on the MYC website (www.milfordyachtclub.com) or the ECSA Offshore Racing Entry Form available on the Deadline: Thursday July 30th, 2015. Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2015 2015 MYC Last Chance Regatta Organizing Authority: Milford Yacht Club in conjunction with the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association. Entries & Eligibility: Boats must have a valid 2015 PHRF certificate. Yachts must have self-bailing cockpits, fixed berths, galley facilities and the ability to be self-supporting for a weekend cruise. Entries shall be made using the Entry Form available on the MYC website (www.milfordyachtclub.com) or the ECSA Offshore Racing Entry Form available on the ECSA website (http://www.ecsa.net/). Date: Sunday, October 11th, 2015 2015 Columbus Day Regatta Organizing Authority: Housatonic Boat Club, Milford Yacht Club and Windjammers Sailing Club, in conjunction with the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association. Entries & Eligibility: Boats must have a valid 2015 PHRF certificate. Yachts must have self-bailing cockpits, fixed berths, galley facilities and the ability to be self-supporting for a weekend cruise. Entries shall be made using the Entry Form available on the MYC website. An ECSA Offshore Racing Entry Form available on the ECSA website, is also acceptable.
MILFORD YACHT CLUB 113th COMMISSIONING CEREMONY SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 Ceremony 1800 Hours Reception to follow Butler Style Passed Hors Doeuvre RAW BAR DINNER @ 7:00 Salad Table Pasta Station Carving Station Grill Station (Weather permitting) DESSERT Entertainment by Yesterday Today and Tomorrow 6:30 P.M.-10:00 P.M. $42.00 plus service and tax per person 203-783-0070
Memorial Day Specials Friday, May 22nd -Regular Ala Carte Menu Saturday, May 23rd -Ala Carte Lunch 12:00pm- 3:00pm -MYC bar menu and dinner specials Dinner 5:00pm- 8:30pm Sunday, May 24th -Lunch Menu 12:00pm- 3:00pm --Grill Night 4:00pm 8:00pm MUSIC ON THE DECK TITAN DURTY Monday, May 25th -Ala carte Lunch Menu 12:00pm- 3:00pm -Annual Cookout 4:00pm- 7:00pm Burgers, Hot Dogs, BBQ Chicken, Ribs, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Salads & More Watermelon, Cookies, & Brownies Adults $18.95++ Kids $10.00++ Reservations a must!!
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat March 2013 MYC SWIM TEAM NEWS Welcome back to another swim season. I look forward to seeing you all on the pool deck very soon. Here are some important dates for the upcoming season: May 2 3rd, 24 th, 25 th - Opening weekend 12:00-6:00 PM June 19 th - swim team registration on the pool deck 10 AM-11 AM June 22 th - first day of swim practice and swim suit fitting from 12:00-1:30 near the snack bar *If you cannot make registration day, I will have copies of sign- up sheets in the pool office available opening weekend *Practice times are listed below 11 & over -10:00-10:45 7 & 8 year olds- 11:00-11:40 9 & 10 year olds- 12:00-12:40 5 & 6 year olds- 1:00-1:20 Swim Meet schedule: June 27 th Mill River Country Club July 4 th Old Lyme Country Club @Milford Yacht Club ***DATE CHANGE IN THE WORKS July 11th h Guilford Racquet and Swim Club @Milford Yacht Club July 18 th MYC @ New Haven Lawn Club July 28 th Championships at Ridgetop Club Swim Banquet: July 29 th at the Milford Yacht Club Restaurant Warm up 9 AM, First event 9:30 AM All swimmers ages 7 and up will compete in 2 events. Six parent volunteers will be needed at each and every swim meet for timing, judging and most importantly announcing! I ll also be looking for a parent volunteer to head up the end of the season gifts. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Also, let me know if you no longer wish to receive email updates. Thank you, Lauren Secondi Lsecondi07@gmail.com POOL HOURS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 12:00 TO 5:00 SATURDAY, SUNDAY MONDAY
Milford Yacht Club 131 Trumbull Avenue Milford, CT 06460 MAY2015 Calendar subject to change. Please call the club or check the website for up to the minute information. (203) 783-0070 or milfordyachtclub.com Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat closed 1 2Lunch/Dinner12-8 3Lunch/Dinner 4 5 6closed 7 Lunch/Dinner 12-9 8 Happy Hour 4-6 9Lunch/Dinner 12-8 12-7:30 Dinner Specials 10Mom s Day Dinner 5-8 Happy Hour 4-6 11 12 13closed 14 Lunch/Dinner 12-9 15 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 4:00-6:00 16Lunch/12-3 12-1:30 2:30 Club closes @ 5 17 Dinner 5-8 Happy Hour 4-6 18 19 20closed 21 Lunch/Dinner 12-9 22 Commissioning Ceremonies 18:00 hours 23Lunch/Dinner 12-8:30 Lunch/Dinner 12-7:30 24Lunch/Dinner 12-8:00 Titan Durty 25 Memorial Day BBQ 4:00-7:00 Lunch/Dinner 12-8 Happy Hour 4-6 26 27closed 28 Lunch Dinner 12-8 Happy Hour 4-6 Lunch/Dinner 12-9 29Lunch/Dinner 12-9 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 4:00-6:00 Dinner LOUNGE ONLY 30Lunch/Dinner 12-8 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 4:00-6:00