Mark your calendar: Aug. 14-16: s/v Denis Sullivan in Racine Aug. 22: Hog & Dog Party Sept. 12: Blue Nose Regatta REEF POINT For the encouragement and promotion of yachting and the creation of a spirit of good fellowship (RYC Constitution, Article II) August 2015 Racine Yacht Club Commodore s Report Should I stay or should I go? Or more like should we continue this race or drop out? This year s HOOK Race challenged sailor s testament to patience. Approximately, half of the fleet chose to head in early as the winds were not cooperating. You might think the HOOK race was sailed on a Wednesday Night! Congratulations to Twister and crew for their outstanding overall win! A tremendous Thank You to Scott Lewis and his HOOK Committee for making this another fantastic RYC event! I would be remiss if I didn t pay homage to our incredible sponsor, Gosling s Black Seal Rum! What would life be like if it didn t get a little Dark and Stormy every once in a while? August is usually a very busy month for the Club, and this year is no exception. The Racine Regatta was one week earlier this year August 1st and 2nd and Bob Sample brought other yacht clubs into the action. Following that up was a visit from our friends in CRAW, Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin, who joined us for their regatta and fun on August 5th 9th. Their parties can get a little crazy. Those ABC, Anything But Clothes parties are awesome. But, then again, Racine Yacht Club really seems to enjoy crazy! Don t forget that the weekend of August 14th is the time to take to the water on Wisconsin s tall ship, the Denis Sullivan! I hope you have your tickets because they are almost gone! Don t be left out on this special event, If you have questions, get in touch with Staff Commodore, Charlie Manning. Last month, I was proud to represent Racine Yacht Club at Bayfield Race Week. If you have not sailed the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior, make a point to do so. It is a beautiful location to sail amongst the islands. With my shore crew, Amy, we towed Goombay Smash up to Bayfield, Wisconsin. Our first day of racing was abandoned due to strong thunderstorms that hit just after the start. Our first completed race was a windy day with winds up to 18 knots. We were given a course to sail a long windward leg to a mark, then take Basswood Island to port and round a mark at the opposite end of the island and finish in front of Bayfield. With my crew, Bob Tolefson, Mark Lendvay and his son Nate, we managed to pull away from the fleet with a decisive win. The second race was a patience killer as we sailed the entire course, only for the wind to die about a mile from the finish. Goombay was able to speed away from the competition in those light conditions to keep the lead for the series. It was on Thursday when the winds were more S2 7.9 weather. My S2 friends will understand. Moderate breeze and after a great Racine, Wisconsin Goombay Smashes the Fleet at Bayfield Race Week upwind to the top mark, the long downwind leg took its toll on us and the boats that could go dead downwind sailed on by. We took a 5th on that day which really tightened up the fleet. On the last day of racing, we saw the same conditions as the day before. I warned my crew that I would be a crabby skipper that day. We proceeded to have a great first leg and then hit the long downwind leg to the leeward mark. I watched my competition sail on by again. This is where my crew needed patience with me. Luckily the wind lightened and became very spotty. The crew and I kept our eyes outside the boat and found a breeze line along one of the islands. The entire fleet rounded the leeward mark within a ½ a boat length from each other. My main competition caught the wind first and built a 30 boat length lead. The wind was now light and shifty. We were patient and persistent to catch the shifts, lifts, and spot the wind lines without having to sail too much extra distance, In the last quarter mile, we were just behind the boat we needed to beat. With a couple of good tacks and starboard tack advantage near the finish, we crossed the line first to clinch first place overall, Wayzata Yacht Club puts on a first class event. In the past, racers travelled to other clubs for regattas much more than they do today, Make a point to get out there and visit other Clubs and venues, I guarantee when you come back, you will realize, as I have, there is no other place like Racine Yacht Club. Remember, it is always tropical in your mind! Gregg Henning, Commodore Racine Yacht Club One Barker Street Racine, WI 53402 42 44.24 N - 87 46.69 W Phones ミ General: (262) 634-8585 Office, 7:00am ミ Noon: (262) 634-8587 FAX (262) 634-8971 Web site: www.racineyachtclub.org e-mail: office@racineyachtclub.org View the Reef Point in color on our Web site!
RYC News in Brief Meetings/Club Hours From the July Board meeting minutes: Treasurer Frank Randall reported the Club had a positive financial report this month. Centennial sales for the year are $1,000.00 above expenses! Bar/food sales are better. Adjusted income for the month is positive, although we are still behind for the year. House maintenance for the month was high because of sewer repairs. Lake Michigan s water level is expected to rise one inch in the next month Commodore Gregg Henning reported he had met with the MMS software consultants. Gregg led a discussion regarding the benefits and features of a new and updated software and hardware package. Vice Commodore John Stanley reported the Chicago Yacht Club extended a large compliment to the RYC for making their recent outing a perfect experience. They have since donated a couple of 420 spinnakers and harnesses for the Junior program. Rear Commodore Amy Cermak led a discussion regarding if the RYC would be interested in hosting the Area K U.S. Sailing Bemis & Smythe Regatta next season. The board unanimously agreed to host the event. Area (K) U.S. Sailing Bemis & Smythe Regatta details: July 11-15, 2016 Open to kids age 13-18 years old Monday-Tuesday 420 & Laser clinic Wednesday-Friday regatta (possibly 50-80 kids) Amy also reported June 19, 2015 the Kids Night at the Club was a success. The kids sailed the Optis, while parents eagerly watched. June 22, 2015 Sailing school has begun and the Staff Instructors are Brent Strand, Alysia LeCrone, and Zoie Weiss. On July 5-7, 2015 RYC had two 420 teams entered in the Kaszube Cup Regatta, hosted by South Shore Yacht Club. The two teams where Brent Strand w/crew Maddie Lyon and Zoie Weiss w/crew Alysia LeCrone. Visit RYC s Website at www.racineyachtclub.org for the most up-to-date information, events and race results. Membership Secretary Pam Jobson reported she met with Joe Racine to discuss the banner improvement for the Strictly Sail booth. Also, she and Sybil Knop attended the meeting for the Preservation Racine Annual Tour of Homes. RYC will be acting as the home base for the event. There will be many non-members participating; this should be a great opportunity for new membership. The date for the event is scheduled for Sunday, September 27th. Sybil made a recommendation RYC closes the galley at noon to set the Club up for the visitors. The main focus is the 100-year history of our Club. Pam also reported she met with John Murphy regarding procedures necessary to make any changes to the membership by-laws. NEW MEMBERS Active: Jerald Kessler, John Kilsdonk The new members were unanimously approved. Membership total 263 House Director Jim Mc Bain reported the caterer has expanded food service for the summer season, surveys have shown people are happy with the additional galley services being offered. Yard Director Jack Landwehr reported the 4th of July festivities went as well as expected. Jack mentioned that this years parking challenges did not surface. He thought maybe the attendance was down. He commended the summer yard workers Maddie Lyon, Maddie Theama, Alysia LeCrone for getting the Club looking good for the 4th of July celebration. He also wants to remind all members who use the picnic area to please take the trash over to the dumpster. Race Director Bob Sample reported the following activity and functional items relating to the RYC Race Director and the Race Committee: Dwight Jenson, General Mgr. of CYC, their Flag Officers and Directors all expressed their appreciation for RYC helping to make their Annual Cruise Event to Racine an outstanding success. Special See this month s calendar on page 4 for additional coming events. August 6 7:00pm New Member Meeting 13 7:00pm Board Meeting 20 7:00pm NO General Membership Meeting September 3 7:00pm New Member Meeting 10 7:00pm Board Meeting 17 7:00pm General Membership Meeting SUMMER CLUB HOURS Mon., Tues., Thurs. 1PM to 9PM* Wed., Fri. 11AM to 9PM* Sat. 9AM to 9PM* Sunday 8AM to 7PM* *Closing times are determined at the bartender s discretion; Club is typically open until 9:00 if there are patrons present. GALLEY HOURS WED and FRI Lunch... FRIDAY Dinner...5:00-9:00 SATURDAY Lunch... SUNDAY...8:00-2:00 OFFICE HOURS 8 AM until 2 PM M-F thanks to John Stanley for providing Deep Powder to transport CYC members on their Poker Run. The banquet food and service was excellent, as provided by Eddie and his staff. It was HOOK Week, so not a lot of time for anything else. Race Committee activities were underway and a great race was anticipated. RYC Regatta were are underway. Saturday, Aug. 1st was also Flag Day for the RYC Marina. All boats were requested to fly their brag flags, plus any racers who In Memoriam Continued on page 3 Linda Fox s father passed away last month; RYC member John Morey passed away recently. RYC extends sincere condolences to their families and friends during this difficult time. 2
News in Brief, cont d 3rd Annual Sails Not Required previously raced with RYC who still have flags would have an honor boat to fly their flags and exhibit an identifying recognition board. The new HOOK finishing Tomato Mark has been named BOB (Bobbing Bob). Staff Commodore Charlie Manning reported some brief updating notes on the 100th Centennial: 1) Sullivan ticket sales (were) approximately 88% sold for the four excursions and the online sales have not been strong. Clothing Corner.NEW ARRIVALS 2) The Lake Watch excursion for older kids was about 80% filled. 3) We are just getting started aggregating 100 youth and adults for the Dockside Discovery programs. The Centennial Captain program: 1) As of the meeting date, there were 28 Centennial Captains and more than a dozen extra paver orders. NEW RYC Commemorative 100 th T- Shirt for Ladies, Men and Youth Ladies Twin Set in Black or White, Men s cotton tagless t- shirt in short sleeve and long sleeve in ash grey and white, Youth cotton tagless t- shirt in short sleeve in ash grey. Available as of August 1 st. Eight boats participated this year: Pot O Gold Samurai Pair of Loafers Brezza Schatzi Scout More Mischief Blue Skies Trophies and wine were given for twotime winner of 1st Place More Mischief, 2nd Place Blue Skies and also two-time winner of 3rd Place Scout. All in all, it was a great Summer Solstice to spend on the water. It was aa bit cold however. More then 30 people showed up for the party and cookout after the race. There was great company, lots of food, wine and beer. It was a good time at the Racine Yacht Club! 3
If you are aware of any dates or events that should be included in upcoming calendars, please contact the RYC office or e-mail information to the Reef Point editor. RYC Calendar of Events August-September Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9 10 11 Summer Race #10 12 13 Board Meeting 7:00 pm 14 LMSS Solo Race s/v Denis Sullivan in Racine 15 11-2:00 Double, Single & Cruising Regatta s/v Denis Sullivan in Racine 16 s/v Denis Sullivan in Racine 17 18 Summer Race #11 19 20 21 22 11-2:00 Race to SSYC HOG & DOG PARTY 5:00 Good eats, live music! 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 11-2:00 Summer Race #12 30 31 1 September Summer Race #13 2 3 New Member Meeting 7:00 pm 4 5 11-2:00 6 LABOR DAY 7 8 Summer Race #14 9 10 Board Meeting 7:00 pm 11 12 11-2:00 Blue Nose Regatta Summer Racing Series #15, #16, #17 Five Fish and Four Trophies Upcoming Events Three Racine Yacht Club women are not only good at sailboat racing but are apparently excellent fishermen. They took on the Powder Puff Women s Division of the 2015 Salmon Unlimited fishing tournament and walked away with four trophies. Vickie Langton, Welcome Sittig and Terry Marcus aboard the Langton s boat, the Slithery D caught five fish, four of them trophy winners. Vickie s fish won 1st Place for largest Brown Trout. Welcome took the 2nd Place Brown Trout and 2nd Place largest Rainbow Trout while Terry s fish took 2nd Place for the largest Chinook Salmon. It just goes to show you that there is more than one way to enjoy RYC on the great Lake Michigan! Aug. 14-16: s/v Denis Sullivan in Racine for RYC s 100th Anniversary Celebration. Call office now to reserve your passage! Aug. 22: Race to SSYC HOG & DOG Party Sept. 12: Blue Nose Regatta WANTED! The RYC 100th Anniversary Committee is looking for any historical information that members may have pertaining to the Racine Yacht Club and its place in Racine and Wisconsin history. Please submit what you have either electronically or on paper to Kim Shortess, our central collection point. The committee is publishing a detailed account of RYC s past. Thank you for your help! Mary Jo Rode Broker, Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin 262-770-2920 maryjorode@gmail.com Cornerstone Realty Group 735 Sheridan Road Winthrop Harbor, Il 60096 847-872-8998 IL Office 262-764-1400 WI Office www.cornerstonehouses.com 4
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