April 2009 - The National Yacht Club

The Newsletter of the National Yacht Club
One Stadium Road, Toronto ON M5V 3H4
Tel.: 416.260.8686 Fax: 416.260.8780
www.thenyc.com
Established 1894
The National
Get Ready to Race!
I
n a short time, NYC’s 2009 Midweek
Racing Season will commence and
as always there are a few bits of
information you need to know in order to
get ready to race.
Race Registration: Once again, to keep
things simple, you have been registered
for the same night(s) and fleet(s) that you
raced in during the 2008 racing season. For
those of you who may need to refresh your
memory, a list of last year’s participants
will be posted on the Official Notice Board
prior to Launch. Those of you with new
boats or who are new to midweek racing
at NYC or those of you who have made
changes to your racing program, please
contact me at [email protected].
You will be required to sign a waiver form,
prior to your first race. Your waiver form
will be available for signature at Launch
in a binder at the OOD Station. If you do
not plan on attending Launch, please make
sure your waiver form is signed prior to
the Practice Starts. You will not be scored
until your waiver form as been signed.
PHRF Certificates: Unless you are racing
in a one-design fleet, all boats require a
valid PHRF Lake Ontario Certificate in
order to race. If you do not have a PHRF
certificate, please contact Bent Voetmann,
our Club Handicapper at bent_v@yahoo.
com, to make arrangements to have
your boat and sails measured.
If you
have purchased new sails during the offseason, you will be required to have them
measured by Bent. If you had a valid PHRF
Certificate last year, your PHRF certificate
has been renewed for the 2009 season. A
charge of $20 dollars will appear on your
monthly NYC bill.
The Season: The 2009 season is divided
into three Series; Spring, Summer and
Fall (racing will only occur on Wednesday
nights for this series). Practice starts are
offered prior to the commencement of the
season and they provide a good opportunity
to review the starting sequence and to get
your sea legs back into good working
order. For more details please consult the
2009 Events Handbook, which will be
available in early May. Your information
. . . continued on page 7
April 2009
The National
The Monthly Newsletter
of the National Yacht Club
Please e-mail contributions
and comments to:
[email protected]
CONTENTS
TAHR
Commodore's Comment
Welcome New Members
Notes from the Office
Education Corner
Galley Grub
Double V
Environment Committee
Beware: Ideas Inside
We Cheer Volunteers
OOD
Docks
WSA News
HP
Resolutions
A Bounty of Burgees
Ready or Not
Get Ready to Race
Hours of Operation
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
6
7
8
8
9
9
10
12
12
13
15
15
CREW
Committee Chair/Publisher
David George
Somersault I
Editor
Marc Dacey
Alchemy
Layout Design Editor
Diane Bamberger
At Ease
Advertising
Tim Quinton
Dark`n` Stormy
Bennies with Spinnies
This year’s 2009 Toronto Area Hospice Regatta, presented by ING
Direct, is being held at the National Yacht Club, June 19 – June 21.
ING, our premier sponsor of the 2008 Regatta, has agreed to once
again support this worthy cause. Last year’s inaugural event was
successful in raising some $40,000 for Perram House, an inner-city
palliative care facility. As well, this Regatta is now recognized by
the National Hospice Regatta Alliance series in the United States
and the overall winner of our event will be eligible to participate in
their Champion of Champions season-ending Regatta.
We welcome back the Beneteau 36.7, C&C 115, and Melges 24
fleets. In addition, we are pleased to announce that the Eight Metre
Fleet and the 10R Fleet will be join us this year. The Committee is
open to other competitive fleets able to register five or more boats
please contact Anne Sanderson [email protected]
Our regatta stresses Competitive One Design racing which will take
place on two courses. Our Principal Race Officer Mark Searle, a
National Race Officer, will be overseeing a team of race management
professionals including Irene McNeill and John Weakley, two
well-respected National Race Officers, who will be responsible for
one course each. Wendy Loat, a National Judge, will umpire the
event. Up to seven races are planned with one race completing a
series. The Notice of Race will be posted shortly on our website,
www.tahr.ca.
Our onshore program is equally impressive, with a tailgate
barbecue and live music scheduled for Friday, June 19, and an
Italian dinner and live entertainment on Saturday, June 20. Award
Presentations will be held after the completion of racing on
Sunday, June 21 and a light meal will be available.
You do not need to be a racer to come out and view the racing.
Spectator boats will be available from which you can watch the
racing. As well, if you would like to volunteer to take out spectators
on your boat, your time will be counted towards your annual club
hour allotment.
As with any regatta, its success is dependent on its volunteers.
Docking assistance, selling regalia, race committee, stuffing skippers
bags, just to name a few, are all valuable contributions of time for
this event. If you are interested please contact Patricia Humphrey
at 416-445-8904 or [email protected].
This year’s TAHR promises to be another successful club
event in supporting Perram House and we look forward to your
participation.
Richard Reid
Toronto Area Hospice Regatta
Phone, Fax & E-mail
with WaveCall
EXTEND YOUR
BOATING SEASON
WITH A DEPENDABLE
ESPAR HEATER
(905) 451-3285 Fax (905) 451-9862
115's
2
Commodore's Comments
S
pring once again is
in the air, snow is no
longer an issue and
activity around the Club
has started to show its face
once again. Members have
already started to take off
the winter coverings from
their boats as preparation
for the new boating season
has moved to the top of
everybody’s “to do” list for
the month of April.
the club; this, together with the boat show drive for additional
crew members, will result in an increased membership. When
you see a new face around the club, please give them a traditional
NYC warm welcome.
Since filing claim, late last year, against all levels of government
regarding the loss of use of part of our property, in the notorious
south west corner abutting the collapsed Western Gap wall, we
are currently awaiting a statement of defense from all parties
concerned. Hopefully, by month’s end, we will have a better
understanding of who is the owner of the subject wall known as
the ‘North Pier’.
Since the beginning of the year, Sailors’ Nights have proven
to be very popular, as most of the scheduled nights have had
capacity attendance. This indicates that the organizers have
done a great job in providing the right topics for these midweek events. The monthly Entertainment Events, which are
now being held on Saturday nights, have also drawn capacity
attendance, not only to enjoy the night’s’ theme, but also to
consume the culinary delights that our Executive Chef Tyson
and his team prepare to complement these events. I encourage
you all to attend one of these themed events in the future.
The new section of docks, which was approved at the Annual
Meeting last November, will be completed and installed prior to
launch, which is scheduled for the May 2 weekend. The dock
waiting list has been subsequently reduced by these additional
docks, combined with the customary annual turnover in the
membership. As a result, there will be many new faces around
Many of you may have been reading in the press lately that
property tax assessments along Toronto’s waterfront, which are
partially occupied by the many recreational sailing clubs, have
been increased significantly. These lands, which are leased from
the city, have seen proposed property tax assessed values increase
up to 20 times higher than their previous 2005 tax assessments.
Consequently, the NYC has, through its property owner, the
City of Toronto, filed with the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC) a “Request for Reconsideration,” objecting
to the substantial increase in current value assessment from the
prior base year. If the value is deemed correct by MPAC, the
City of Toronto will have 90 days to file a formal appeal with
the Assessment Review Board. We are currently awaiting the
result of this reconsideration request.
That’s all for now; see you in the yard as we all prepare our
boats for launch!
Keith Morley
Commodore
Angela Keilty
Natalie Wolpert Jennifer Barnes
Daryl Hemingway Michelle Tavares Aida Estacio
In Memoriam
Jean A. McNeil
Margaret Hewer
John H. Bigelow
Jim Malcolm
A. A. Ramsay
Michael Hyde
Senior
Ivor & Renee Simmons
White Shadow C&C 29
Introductory Crew
Liam Baldwin
Simon Yates
Robert Pepin
Laura Tsui
Ming Li
Wenjing Zhou
Carla Smyth
Joan McKenzie
Silviu Ban
Frank Torelli
John Macdonald
Jessica Magno
Mirella Parise
Steve Newman
Jaqueline Pilling
Brian Harrison
Lani Fulmerton
Roelof van der Sleen
Kirk Dickson
Ben Redden
Mark Pearson
Nancy-Ann Meek
Stephen Steele
Doug McKittrick
One Stop Shopping!
Save time & money
Open 7 Days A Week!
Its worth the visit!
“The Store” Mason’s Chandlery Ltd.
1 Port Street East, Mississauga.
In the Port Credit Marina
Tel: 905-278-7005
1-800-263-1506
www.thestoremasons.com
3
Education Corner
Get licensed for the season!
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Open to Non-Members
If you operate a pleasure craft with a motor for recreational
purposes, the Competency Of
Operators Pleasure Craft
Regulations require to carry proof of competency at all times.
ANNUAL ACCESS CODE UPDATES
As of September 15, 2009 all operators of any vessel with an
engine, regardless of size, must carry a Pleasure Craft Operator
Card.
The access codes for the pedestrian gate, west doors and work
shop have now changed as of April 1. Please refer to your monthly
statement or join the Work Shop to get the new access codes.
This course is taught by an accredited certified S.P.A.R.K. Start
Instructor with the course set out by the Canadian Yachting
Association.
SPOUSAL INFORMATION UPDATE
Course Dates:
Fees:
Do we have your coordinates? All spousal members can confirm
their contact information online at our members-only section.
Forward your business, cell and e-mail information to Samantha
at 416-260-8686 ext. 27 or [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION ONLINE
Looking for another member? Visit our membership roster online
at www.thenyc.com “members only” section.
NYC RESTAURANT AND BAR ARE NOW CASHLESS
NYC’S Food & Beverage Service is now cashless. When visiting
the dining room and bar, members and guests will be required to
pay by Visa, Mastercard, debit card, accounts receivable or with
the new NYC Cash Card. Staff are no longer able to accept cash
payments for food and beverage services, including gratuities.
Cash cards are now available for purchase from the Club office or
from our Food & Beverage Manager Sheldon Krahn.
Please be advised that only during regattas, special events and
private functions will cash be accepted for the purchase of food or
beverage tickets from a designated ticket station.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Discover the magic combination of wine and beaches
which make our County a magnet for Toronto area
Call Elizabeth Crombie
Sales Representative
1-877-476-0096
www.pictonhomes.com
104 Main Street
Picton
613-476-2700
4
Tuesday May 5, 2009
Monday June 22, 2009
Thursday September 10, 2009
PCOC $50.00 plus GST 6:00 pm
PCOC and THL $90.00 plus GST 5:30 pm
PCOC Text $10.00 plus GST (optional)
Toronto Harbour Licence
Open to Non-Members
This course can be taken in conjunction with the PCOC course or
on its own. The course involves class instruction followed by a
test and an on-the-water portion. National Yacht Club provides a
16-foot powerboat for students taking this examination.
Course Dates:
Fees:
Tuesday May 5, 2009
Monday June 22, 2009
Thursday September 10, 2009
THL $50.00 plus GST - 5:30 pm
THL and PCOC $90.00 plus GST - 5:30 pm
VHF
Open to Non-Members
The restricted Radio Operators License course is offered as a
three evening course (textbook, student’s CD, and DSC simulator
included), with instruction the first two evenings and a written
exam on the third. This license is a federal government requirement
to operate any marine VHF, HF, or SSB radio.
The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons put on our course.
Included in this update course is instruction and endorsement for
the new DSC radio.
Course Dates:
Fee: Mondays June 1, 8 & 15, 2009
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$60.00 plus GST
Registration forms available in the Club office or online at www.
thenyc.com
works well. Try Fettuccine, Tagliatelle, Capellini or your own
personal favourite.
Sea Scallops and Sun-Dried
Tomatoes with Linguini... Sweet!
There are three types of scallops - Sea scallops, Bay scallops and
Calico scallops. Sea scallops are the largest with a very meaty,
yet tender, texture. Bay scallops are smaller and considered the
sweetest of all. Calico scallops, which are fished in warmer water
off the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf coasts, as well as in Central
and South America, are less sweet and are sometimes sold as bay
scallops by unscrupulous fishmongers.
3 tbsp Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes
255g or 9 oz pkg. Refrigerated Fresh Pasta
Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for five minutes. Drain and
set aside.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions and
drain. You can use dried pasta but the tremendous variety and
quality of prepared fresh pasta is amazing and it takes very little
time to cook. My suggestion is Linguini, but any long noodle
ANNIVERSARY 40
APRIL 4 & 5
THE RI
40
TH
G
GIN SH
G
PE
OP
CELEBRATE OUR
TH
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lb Fresh Sea Scallops
¼ cup Whipping Cream
2 tbsp Pesto (Cheat... buy a small jar of prepared
pesto.)
Heat olive oil in a skillet and add scallops. Cook and stir over
medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not over cook! Add
whipping cream, pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. Heat through
while gently stirring... just a minute or two. Spoon over the pasta
and indulge. Servers 4.
Cave Spring Sauvignon Blanc VQA at $16.05 is pale straw in
color and quite fragrant with a floral, grassy/herbal nose and a
hint of peach. Dry, crisp and with good fruit, this delicate white
matches well with creamy pasta and seafood.
Scallops are mollusks, and it is the muscle that opens and shuts
the shell that we eat with such delight. Look for scallops with
an ivory or pinkish color and firm flesh. Traditionally, frying,
sautéing or baking is the preferred method of preparation but
grilling scallops is becoming increasingly popular. No matter
what type or what methods you use, never overcook them! Be
sure they are well dried before cooking so the surface sears
rather than steams. Scallops are muscles and will toughen with
overcooking.
Just like the butcher, get to know your local fishmonger. He
knows what’s fresh and can guide you as to what you should buy.
In fact, a really good one can tell you exactly when, where and
by who his product was caught!
Y
ERSAR
ANNIV
2009
1969 •
• Bruce & Shirley Burgess will
be in attendance both days
• Draw for your Interlux
purchase made this weekend
• Silent Auction in support
of Ride to Conquer Cancer
• Junior Sail BBQ Fundraiser
Damon G. Beggs
[email protected]
(Have a recipe or tip you would like to share? Send it to me and
you might find it along with your name in a future issue.)
44 Midwest Road, Toronto, ON, M1P 3A9
Tel: 416-752-1711 Toll Free: 1-877-752-1711
Email: [email protected] Web: www.riggingshoppe.com
Weather Forecasting Barbados Style
5
Double V
Damn recession. CNN concentrating coverage on obscure ways of
curtailing personal spending. Wide-ranging strategies, strangely not
including dropping the monthly cable subscription to CNN. But they
haven’t yet picked up on my Virtual Vacation (VV) idea.
The VV is a generally a middle-class, cost-cutting strategy as it
assumes that the participant is not now living in one room. The idea,
in a two-bedroom or better pad, is to move from the bedroom you
usually use to another one for two weeks (or swap with the current
incumbent(s) if occupied). For added realism, one would pack one’s
things and live out of a suitcase throughout the period of the swap.
Additionally, the VV-Vacationer would sit at a different spot than
normal at the kitchen table, purchase different daily foods (like one of
the various varieties of cardboard-like cereal widely available in place
of the normal one) at different grocery stores, wear different clothes,
shave and shower less, each day sit for a few hours in an unmoving car
and, to add to the environment change, view only French (or ethnic)
television channels, on your smallest TV set, and only listen to French
(or ethnic) radio. If one does this the two weeks will drag on just like
a regular vacation and the incremental cost of the experience will be
negligible. CNN has not yet gotten this far, but are close.
Less of a dramatic change is the Mini version of this strategy, the
MVV, which, in our city, involves spending a series of full days
in the Beaches, or on Queen St W, Lower Spadina or Jarvis or in
one of the many ethnic-centric in-city communities with which
Toronto is blessed. Stroll the streets. Talk to the locals, shop a
bit. Have lunch and dinner in the community and hang around,
if anything is happening, at least until dusk. It’s not without cost,
but it is inexpensive.
The difference is the point. North America has a consumer
economy. Screaming at consumers with ways to stop consumer
spending while the government is flooding the country with
money to encourage spending and rebuild consumer confidence
is ridiculous. If enough consumer buttons are pushed a deep
recession will become a self- fulfilling prophecy.
As always, as in their hearts everyone knows, prudence, not
abstinence, in spending, like in everything else, is key. But if
sailors just want a change at no additional cost, tie up in a different
slip for a few days and spend some time on the boat.
David George
Environment Committee Update
It was nice to see a winter that reminded me more of the winters
of years gone by. It truly was a good old Great Lakes-style
winter with lots of brisk days. I am happy to say that the cold
temperatures did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Environment
Committee and we are pleased to announce the Enviro. Yes, the
Enviro.
We have added four new friends to our team. They are; Rickie
and Rita, two NYC yard traveling raccoons and Paula and Percy,
our resident yellow perch. These four friendly characters will be
appearing in the National for the next few months to entertain you
and to introduce opportunities for your consideration.
We hope you enjoy our four new friends as much as we do and
look forward to hearing your thoughts on their travels.
Warren Wood
On-site Consultation
Concept to Completion
Plans and Plant Lists
212 Rosemar Gardens
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 3Z9
(905) 884-1509
g a r d e n
6
p l a n n i n g
Making an Impression
I love to read. Some of you who have struggled through my
ramblings over the years I have been writing in the newsletter
may have already figured that. And you have probably come
across some unusual articles as a result. Some of them reflect
the ideas or, on occasion, absurd extensions of the ideas, in
those books, so I thought I might share with you of what,
generally, those books consist.
First of all, I don’t buy books by author, by title, publisher or
even by content, but rather mostly by price. I go for quantity
per expended dollar (Q/$) every time. My philosophy is that
(1) I’m getting mainly hard cover books at a fraction of soft
cover prices (2) if I don’t like it I can throw it away with little
sense of loss (3) what I’m reading may be out of date but, for
that matter, so am I and (4) I can be well read, just a bit out of
step (4-a) mostly time-wise and (4-b) but also sometimes in
terms of concepts. As a result, I have large library made up
of recent but unpopular books, if not outright failures, or older
books that were good to great in their time, but that time has
passed.
Occasionally I get a current book. Sometimes even a best
seller. But they seldom turn out to be as good as the occasional
gems I get off the sale racks and most often are too light a read
to be as satisfying. I usually get them as gifts for birthdays or
Christmas, though always with expressed concern that I may
have already read it. My usual reply is that if it is a current
book, I probably haven’t, so not to worry (that also encourages
them to buy current books and stay away from the bargain
tables).
Let me suggest how to buy interesting books. First, go to a large
bookstore. Those supposed book sale events, I find, have less
to offer than the better book stores at worse prices. Secondly.
go right for the $2.99, or lowest sale price table, and buy one
copy of each book that is not just too horrid to purchase. If your
arms are not yet full, sashay over to the next lowest cost sale
items and be a bit more picky here, especially about buying
extra copies of what you may have purchased previously. I
find that, if the cover doesn’t look familiar the summary on the
inside of the jacket might (if you get home and find you already
have it, it becomes an unexpected gift for some not-too-close
friend; or you can usually return and swap it). Lastly, if your
budget can stand it, you can pick through quasi-full price and
other items, but very, very selectively.
In terms of tonnage, 80-90% of your hard cover load should be
at prices about half that of a current paperback. If you buy 10
books like this, eight at an average $6.00, one at $10.00 and one
at $30.00 your average cost would be $8.80, your maybe three
books at full price would now be ten books and at least three
times the reading time, if not pleasure, and five more struggling
authors, or their estates, would benefit from your largesse.
You would also have come across some obscure, forgotten or
just strange tidbits that you can drop at the next cocktail party,
or introduce to the crew while becalmed, to impress folks
thereabouts about how well and extensively you are read. Or
that you have a fantastic memory, if the bit is just plain old. It’s
also an icebreaker.
Just think about it, approach a sailor of the, probably, opposite
sex at the bar and say, “Hi. I’m (fill in your own name here, not
mine). Mine is 12 cubits LOA. How big is yours?
You may be surprised by the reaction.
David George
Get Ready to Race . . .continued from page 1
centre is the Official Notice Board, located on the main floor
of the clubhouse on the north side of the back hallway. Please
check the Official Notice Board for the division splits for each
race night, (to be posted prior to the Practice Starts), amendments
to the Sailing Instructions and for information regarding the
schedule of upcoming protest hearings.
hour obligation. If you are interested in volunteering for Race
Committee, please be at the club by 5:30 p.m. on the respective
race night. Once you arrive at the club, let the Crew Bank Captain
know that you would like to go out with the Race Committee.
Please note that the Race Committee is willing to train interested
individuals and the hours you volunteer qualify towards your club
Anne Sanderson
Best wishes for a safe and successful 2009 Racing Season!
7
As the 2009 sailing season
approaches
and
our
memberships are renewed, it’s
important to remind members of
the Club Hours Program that is
part of some of the membership
categories. Our club operates
through the dedication of
volunteers and the Volunteer
Management Committee is
committed to ensuring a renewed focus on volunteering this year.
The month of May gives members two key opportunities to get your
volunteer hours started: Launch weekend on May 2 and 3 and a yard
clean-up project on May 9. To help with yard clean-up, contact Nick
Angelopoulos, [email protected] or 416-422-4905.
The following is taken directly from the Senior Member Handbook:
Club Hours Program
The Officer of the Day is a program that has run at the National
Yacht Club for a great many years.
The Officer of the Day (OOD) is someone who represents the club,
its Flag Officers and fellow members to visitors to the NYC. The
main duty is to welcome visitors and to help them to be a part of
the NYC, even if it is only for a day or two. We have one of the
nicest boating clubs and would like others to know that. A friendly
helpful welcome is appreciated by our visitors. We have an excellent
restaurant and bar that are much appreciated by all who use it, and
it helps visitors and our club to mention them.
All members can volunteer their time but there are only three
categories of membership that have a financial responsibility of $35/
hour if they do not meet the 20-hour minimum requirement and will
be billed accordingly at the end of the year. The three categories are
Senior Resident, Senior Privilege and Dry Sail Members.
The OOD program has been very successful. This is partly due to
the fact that many of our members who serve as OOD do it year after
year. It is a great way to meet other NYC members, greet visitors
and to just be around the club.
There are many ways to obtain your minimum 20 hours. Committee
projects always require many hours of assistance. This can range
from work parties to planning and office work. If you have a special
skill, talk to club members and let them know that you are willing to
help. There is always work to be done, so achieving the minimum 20
hours is not a problem. It is also a great way to meet members.
Current plans for the upcoming summer are as follows: a threehour shift from 1700-2000h on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday; a four-hour shift on Saturday (0800-1200h); three fourhour shifts on Sunday (0800-1200, 1200-1600, 1600-2000h). Friday
and Saturday (1200-2000h) will looked after by a Dockmaster. On
some other occasions, such as Fireworks nights, Regattas and the
Air Show, extra OOD shifts will be needed.
There are two ways to record the hours you work. For one-time
projects, there are “Time Record Chits” and for lon- running projects
and/or committee work, there are “Committee Member Time Record
Sheets”. You can obtain either of these forms from the Officer of
the Day Desk, the Management Office or from the supervisor of the
assigned project. Once filled out, the supervisor of the specific project
must sign the chit.
Once the forms have been filled in and authorized, you can leave
them at the management office. All hours are recorded in the office
computer and records are kept. It is up to you to ensure that any work
you do is properly documented, authorized and given to the office to
be recorded under your membership number.
Most OODs sign-up at launch, but to get your first choice of shifts
please call Bill Cook at 416-223-0104 as soon as you read this
article.
In order to simplify your life, why not choose several nights in a
row (four or five Mondays for example)? That way, it’s very easy
to remember your OOD assignment. Some of the early-morning
regatta shifts have been booked since last October, so please go to
your phone and call NOW!
Remember, OOD shifts count as Club Hours.
Bill Cook
Crew members or spousal members may participate in a Work Party
activity (in fact, we encourage it!) and, at their discretion, may apply
their hours to any member in the categories above.
Work party activity is all Club activity authorized or undertaken by
the various Committees of the Club, including physical yard work,
office work, special projects, Committee work, and Board of Directors
work.
Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage
We are excited about our new role at NYC and look forward to
working with everyone to make NYC a great club where volunteerism
is a cornerstone of our success!
Merilee Wright
Volunteer Chair
Defiant
[email protected]
8
Call Direct: 416·565·8889
WSA News
Almost that time of year to get your bottom wet – boat bottom, that
is. As you know, it’s been a long, cold, snowy and windy winter,
which will make this year’s sailing season all the more rewarding. I
would like to welcome all the new boat owners that we were able to
assign slips to and for. For those on the waiting list – your time will
come soon, hopefully. (No subliminal message here.) The Women’s Sailing Association (WSA) is an active, and
generally better-looking [Hey!-Purportedly handsome Ed.],
faction of our sailing community, committed to the support and
advancement of women sailors. This month, they want to tell
members and friends about one recent and two upcoming WSA
special events aimed at getting members ready and pumped for
sailing in just few weeks. They include: •
•
We tried to disrupt the “dock life” as little as possible and also tried
to accommodate relocation requests but there are times when we
must do a little juggling to better fit a boat and owner to a slip –
which, to me, is as good as listening to classical music – it “airs”
the mind. We have added some new docks, relocated a few yachts and found
new homes for some of those on the waiting list. I look at it as
positive change. You may get new neighbours to meet, some new
boats to look at and some new experiences to live this season.
I would like to mention a few “Dos” and “Don’ts,” if I may, to
get you primed for the upcoming yachting season and life on the
“Docks”:
Don’t:
•
•
•
•
•
All about Sails with Brian Chapman of UK Halsey – was
held March 24, 2009 and took the form of a dinner meeting
at EYC. This was ideal for those with sailing experience but
didn’t want just a sail trim seminar.
New Racing Rules with Carole Pearcy – NYC – April
22, 2009 Dinner meeting at NYC – 6:30 pm - RSVPs
required. Make sure you have the latest info on racing rules
before that first race. Everyone is welcome: $25 WSA
members; $30 non-members. RSVP – Facebook – search
Women Sailors - Events or via e-mail: jmclaughlin5524@
rogers.com
Meet & Greet Cocktail Party – NYC Bar – May 11, 2009 meet new sailors (and potential crew). Discussion and review
of sailing instructions for the ‘09 racing season. RSVP –
Facebook – search Women Sailors - Events or via e-mail:
[email protected]
Judy Hodgson
[email protected]
416-604-3135
Hang anything on any of the “safety station” posts
Leave your boat without securing halyards, lines, etc. – keep it
quiet – shhhhh!
Have your shore power cord not “buried” or loosely coiled so
as to be “trip hazard” to you and others (the same goes for your
hose if you have one out)
Fall off your dock just yet, wait ‘til about mid-July or
thereabouts
Do:
• Welcome your new (and previous) neighbours and assist them
in their docking procedures if you happen to be anywhere close
when they return to their slip – they will appreciate it!
• Replace or fix any safety concerns, if you are able to, on your
dock – frayed carpet, loose dock boards stairs or step, or the
Dock Committee will and then let you know about it!
• Report any concerns with your dock – leaky tap, unserviceable
shore power plug or night-light, loose dock boards, etc., to
me, or your Dock Captain, so that we can deal with it (Dock
Captains names and numbers and areas of responsibility will be
made available to you this season.)
• Tie off your halyards, lines, etc., so that they stay quiet when
the wind picks up – as it does (hey, you said that already – I
know and I will keep on saying it)
• Join the Dock Committee and get to drink free beer (if the
meeting happens to be on your boat that evening and you
happen to have some on board)
Safe and happy docking!
Don Williams
Dock Committee Chair
QUANTUM TORONTO
Canada’s Sailing Center
30 Torlake Crescent
Toronto ON M8Z 1B3
Sail Making – Sail Repair
Sail Handling Systems
Proudly
Made in
Canada
Tel: (416) 503-1931
Fax: (416) 503-8425
www.quantumsails.com
[email protected]
9
HP
HP, or hp, is the common unit of measure of power created by an iron
jib, that useful alternative to sail occasionally used by sailors but
consistently depended on by power boaters of every ilk.
Short for “horsepower,” hp has several definitions, in addition to an
odd genesis and, in a designated metric country like ours, shouldn’t
even be used. The proper metric term for power is Watt. But
horsepower is probably what most of us remember and it continues
to be used. Power, with or without a horse, is a measure of work
(force times distance) over time; thus P = (f x d)/t.
The Germans have their own symbol for HP which is PS, derived
from a long German word meaning “horse strength,” and is defined
as precisely 735.5 W and widely used in Europe as an equivalent to
the British hp (bhp). But it is not quite the same. It was abandoned
in 1992 in favour of the kW as the official European measure of
power, but still pops up in advertising from time to time – probably
because it gives a larger number.
HP is inconsistently defined and variously
measured. It was a marketing concept
developed by James Watt to compare his
“improved” late 1700s steam engine to the
number of horses it could replace. Watt
determined that a mine pony, used to haul
materials up a mine shaft could produce
180 lbs of force. This was applied through
a 12 foot radius mill wheel and pulley
system which the pony turned 144 times in
One Watt
an hour or 2.4 times a minute, with the pony travelling almost 75.4
ft (2πR) per turn. The math is P = W/t = (f x d)/t = (180 lb x 2.4 x
75.4)/1 min = 32,572 ft lb/min.
Other Watt contemporaries made other calculations, ranging from
about 23,000 to 33,000, but, eventually, the 33,000 ft lb/min, which
is 550 ft lb/sec, became the established and familiar figure you
probably remember from school.
Also figured out about
that time was that a man,
obviously in better shape
than I, could produce up to
1.2 hp for a few moments,
up to 0.3 hp for a few hours
and 0.1 hp for a considerable
period. That’s how man
compares to a horse but, over
time, it was found that even
very few horses compared to
Watt’s horse and can actually
produce 1 hp for very long.
Horse-powered Locomotive
One Watt is equal to 1 Joule/sec which is equal to 1 Newton meter/
sec which is also 1(kg m/s²)(m/s) and when you do the feet to meter
and pounds to kilogram conversions, take into account standard
gravity to convert weight and mass and then round off, you will find
is close to 1.34 hp. The more common approximate expression is the
inverse: 1 hp = 746 W. Hence that 10 HP motor (I know it probably
says 9.9 hp on the cover but that’s to get around regulations that kick
in at 10 hp and over) is also 7.46 kW, if its mechanical horsepower
is expressed in metric terminology. You may see 9.9 hp/7.5 kW in
your Owner’s Manual. Close enough.
But metric horsepower is not quite mechanical horsepower; it is
actually equal to 735.49875 W, or about 98.6% of one mechanical
hp, something that still causes some confusion from time to time in
racing car circles where available engine power is strictly regulated.
10
Mr. Watt's 10 hp Engine
The French, being French, expressed “PS” as “cv” but also had
an additional unit “CV” for “tax horsepower,” (chevaux vapeur or
“steam horses”), a complicated, non-linear motor vehicle rating that
sometimes found its way into the vehicle name, like the Citroen 2CV
or “deaux-chevaux.” They also had “ch,” another expression for
automobile power, but that was also equivalent to the PS.
Never to be outdone by France, Britain had a a similar “taxable
horsepower” unit, RAC horsepower, a Royal Auto Club calculation
based on the engine’s number of cylinders, their bore and assumed
efficiency. It’s still used to calculate tax but, because it ignored piston
stroke, did not reflect engine “displacement”and was useless in the
calculation of power. But it did lead to UK development of less
efficient (smaller bore, longer stroke) engines in an effort to reduce
vehicle taxes.
And Britain also had HP, the sauce. HP was a popular brown
concoction with a malt vinegar base once produced in the UK but
now made in the Netherlands. An ingredient is Tamarind, the fruit of
an Asian tree used for many purposes, including cleaning brass shrine
furniture. It’s called HP sauce because the developer found it was
being served in a restaurant in the Houses of Parliament, London. It’s
also rumoured that a Harry Palmer invented and marketed “Harry
Palmer’s Famous Epsom Sauce,” and that this was the origin of “HP.”
From my childhood, the thought of anything “Epsom” is abhorrent.
In any event, the ownership of the recipe passed from the inventor to
others to HP Foods over the years and in 2005 to Heinz, who moved
production to the Netherlands. The transfer, and the continued use
of the picture of Parliament on the label caused a political uproar in
the UK which eventually ended with a public wake at the now closed
Aston, UK factory site in 2007. But I digress.
. . . continued on page 11
HP . . . continued from page 10
Back to HP, the horsepower. It’s not all hp, PS or cv, etc.
If you have a much larger vessel than mine, you will probably already
know that one “boiler horsepower” is about 9.81 kW (that’s about 13
SAE hp). And one “electrical horsepower” is defined as 746 W at
100% efficiency (but electric motors are not 100% efficient and their
nameplates show their power output, not their power input).
As well, hp is expressed in many different ways:
•
Nominal hp: is based on size of the engine and piston speed
at a specified pressure and is a rough rule of thumb for mainly
steam engines
•
Indicated or gross horsepower: is the theoretical capability of a
100% efficient engine
•
Brake or net hp: “bhp” is gross hp minus engine frictional losses
and equals power delivered at the engine’s crankshaft, but
ignores losses in pumps, alternators, etc. that may be attached
to the engine, or mufflers, air cleaners or other potentially
restrictive or power sapping attachments
•
British horsepower: is also confusingly called “bhp” and is
equivalent to SAE gross hp
•
SAE gross hp: was popular pre-1972 and was rather optimistically
“measured” with an absolutely stripped and unhampered engine
running its guts out, giving rise to those obscene hp numbers we
remember being associated with muscle cars of that era
•
SAE net hp: was introduced in 1972 and and also measured
crankshaft output, but with belt driven accessories, air filters
and exhaust system in place, providing a reduced but much
better approximation of the motive power that would actually
be available in a motor vehicle
•
SAE certified hp: was introduced in 2005 and requires
independent measurement. It has resulted in some engines
gaining and some loosing with regard to SAE net hp figures but
is not yet much used
•
Shaft hp: was once bhp, but now may be SAE net hp, minus
transmission frictional losses but, in any event, represents hp
delivered at the propeller shaft of a vessel. Typical marine
transmission losses are in the order of 10% and “shp” is the
number usually of interest to us.
•
True hp: for vehicles, is shaft hp minus vehicle drive-line losses,
giving actual power delivered to the wheels. Drive-line losses
can be significant.
Whatever the number, except for arguing mine is bigger than yours,
even shp doesn’t tell you what you need to know for boating. What
you really want to know is what’s available to actually turn your
propeller. That’s torque, or twisting capability, not horsepower.
In Canada torque should be expressed in Newton meters (Nm) but
more often is actually given as pounds-feet (lb ft). Torque, in English
measure (lb ft), equals (5,252 x shp)/rpm. In metric (Nm) it’s (9549
x kW)/rpm.
Note that power, being work over time, increases with rpm; but
torque decreases as the engine turns faster. We have all seen torque/
Toronto Yacht Services offers full mobile marine services,
including commissioning, diesel and gas engine service,
winterization, electronics installation, maintenance,
repairs and upgrades, service packages and yacht
management, tailored to individual owner’s needs.
TORONTO YACHT SERVICES
T: 416.886.9992 F: 1.866.812.6785
www.torontoyachtservices.com
[email protected]
THE FULL SPECTRUM YACHT SERVICE TEAM
Former Service Director – Angus Yachts
Factory Authorized Warranty Service
Complete Commissioning Services
Service Contracts Available
We’ll come to you for all your Service needs
Book your Spring Service Now to Avoid the Rush
905-483-2968 [email protected]
horsepower graphs for popular engines which show hp increasing up
towards the “red line” but torque peaking somewhere about half-way
up the horsepower curve. Where exactly that peak is, and it’s actual
shape, is determined by engine type and design.
To maximize torque, we can reduce the engine crankshaft rpm in a
marine transmission. A typical gear reduction ratio may be 2.5:1 so,
if an engine’s peak torque is at 2,400 crankshaft rpm, for example,
we can reduce that to 960 rpm at the shaft. With a 100 hp shp rated
engine, developing, say 50 hp at 2,400 rpm, that’s (5,252 x 50)/2,400
= 109.4 lbft at the shaft without considering the reduction gear but
(5,252 x 50)/960 = 273.5 lbft at the propeller shaft with gear reduction
taken into account. Not surprisingly, that’s a 2.5 times improvement
in torque, though the reduction gear might add up to 5% in additional
losses over a straight through transmission.
The efficiency of a modern propeller, accidentally developed about
1835 when a large portion of a then popular long screw-type propeller
broke off and the remaining pieces actually increased the vessels
speed, increases as the rotational speed of the propeller decreases.
So, as well as the increase in torque at the propeller shaft, the lower
rpm at which it is delivered is welcome and large, slow turning, props
are widely used where propulsion efficiency is important.
Sailors, however, generally don’t give a damn about propeller
efficiency and prefer very small props and very big sails. But that’s
sailors.
Power boaters actually care.
David George
11
Resolutions
I made a New Year’s Resolution. Actually more than one but
some, like the one about loosing weight is a repeat, more of an
annual undertaking that does not seem to work anyway, no matter
how many times I resolve to do it. So the sole new one was to
be a better husband, because time is running out on that prospect,
too. As I understand it, life in the old folks home is strictly
regimented and there would not be much opportunity to show
personal attitudinal change if it comes to that. Especially with
only occasional visits. So the time to show some improvement,
I determined, is now. Then all I’ll need to do is provide a subtle
reminder or two of my fealty during those eventual visits, which
I suspect might be short anyway and thus not a real strain on my
credulity in any event.
So it was that, as I sat watching the game while she cooked the
turkey, I offered my help, “Is there anything I could do to help
you, dear?” I offered from the comfort of my recliner, as she
puttered around the kitchen. She might not have expected that
because the puttering ceased and it was a few moments before an
answer was offered.
“No,” she said, rather slowly I thought, “I’m just waiting for the
timer to go off.”
Grasping at the opportunity to exercise my resolution, “Look, I
can do that for you while you get on with other things that need
doing,” I replied, adding, “I can call you when it buzzes.”
Three or four heartbeats later, the response: “Never mind. I’ll do
it myself.” Pause, “Stay where you are.”
Which had been my intent anyway, though I would now get no
credit for the offer and would have to make another attempt.
Somehow. Sometime. Maybe even soon.
A Bounty of Burgees
Some of our members have gone travelling this winter and have
brought back some burgees from Europe and western Canada
to add to the extensive burgee collection at National. Thanks
to them, we have new burgees from the following clubs:
•
•
•
•
Maple Bay Y. C. in Duncan, British Columbia
Walhamn Y. C. in Sweden
Rendsberg Y. C. in Germany and WSV de Zeevang Edam in the Netherlands.
These new burgees are all quite colourful and will be on display
in the Chart Room before launch.
Marjorie Hare Don’t necessarily follow my example.
recommend against it.
Resolutions don’t have to be made at or around the Levee. Neither
do they need to start at a particular time or run for a particular
period. Any time you think about improving something, like
making consistently better starts, being a better tactician, a more
effective skipper or helping out at the club, you can set a realistic
and attainable goal to do one or more things that will better a
situation you want to improve. Hopefully, you chose ones that do
not require more effort than you are willing to expend. Then you
can work, at your pace, towards reaching those. Resolutions can
be made at any time, be of any size, cover any period and apply to
any useful and realistic goal you wish to achieve. Just the process
of organizing it in your mind and adding to the personal power
created by setting an achievable goal by writing it down, will get
you well on your way.
Then you can sit back, like me, and relax, unlike me, secure in
the knowledge that you have started to do a good thing and have
every chance of success. And in the process having created quite
a different scenario from mine.
This resolution stuff can be daunting. But there are some
guidelines I, who have made resolutions before, but must I
don’t follow all that closely, can offer. One of those is to use the
GROW approach. In this, G stands for establishing goals: goals
that are worthwhile, reasonable and will improve your personal
or professional situation. The R stands for reality: suggesting
that you set realistic challenges for yourself, ones with which you
stand a good chance of success. O suggests that you view the
whole activity as an opportunity, one that provides a window for
improvement and W reminds us that we have to be willing to do
what it takes to reach the goals we have set if we are to reach
them.
David George
Like me, you should choose something that needs doing but
something that won’t be too daunting to actually do, rather than
something very difficult with the sure knowledge that you have
no chance of getting it done. The latter approach will eventually
require that old political strategy of plausible deniability, a
compelling argument that you never resolved to do that particular
thing in the first place. Which is also easier if you previously
never bragged about what you were going to do.
Launch Last Year
12
In fact, I strongly
•
Your boat, like mine, is scheduled to launch May 2 or 3. If mice
didn’t eat this issue at the printers’, that’s less than a month from
now. I can’t wait, can you? The poor thing has been lying there
stiff, cold, silent, alone and weather-beaten since the fall. [Are
we still talking boats?-Curious Ed.] All through what has been
a miserable winter. She could sure use a bit of TLC and close
personal attention before being dunked back in the lake.
And if you ever want to see your cradle again, now would also
be a good time to properly mark it with boat name, member
number and references to which is the pointy and which is the
blunt end (bow and stern are the actual words to use in case you
have forgotten). Otherwise, poor cradle marking may prove very
costly in the fall.
As to the boat, I offer a list below intended, not for your boat,
but mainly for you. It’s been awhile since we had to think of
such things so this is offered to help coax that boating portion of
your mind out of hibernation and trigger thoughts of what you
should be doing to with your boat in your situation. The list is
not exhaustive nor boat specific, but it should start you neurons
firing. The rest is up to you. Launch will go as scheduled.
Make a List
• Make a list, check it twice and mark off what you have
completed
• Review last year’s notes and logs for outstanding problems
• Add the notes and reminders you made over the winter to
the list
• Create a comprehensive list that is specific to your boat and
situation
• Modify the list as you progress and save it as a starter list
for next year
Preparation
• Think of it as fun – or at least as leading to fun sometime
later
• Remove, clean, air out, dry and store winter cover(s)
• Arrange a method of safely securing ladder for work
• Remove debris and tidy up around cradle site
• Check the boat for signs of water, bird and animal intrusion
• Clean up on deck and below and air out the boat
• Consider cleaning or washing furniture covers and curtains
• Add to your list any new problems seen, smelled or
suspected as you prepare
On Deck
• Inspect for signs of leaks, excessive moisture or
discoloration
• Prime, oil or rough-repaint any exposed wood – leave
refinishing for later
• Lubricate blocks, winches, shackles; standing and running
rigging
• Before launch, remove all loose objects and trip hazards
from the deck
Freshen canvas covers, dodgers, etc – but don’t wash out the
waterproofing
Hull
• Inspect thoroughly; fill/fix any damage
• Wash – maybe with a “power” washer (but be careful of
newly painted areas)
• Prepare hull, fill, fair, wax and polish
• Mask off areas to be painted
• Prepare for and renew anti-fouling
• Inspect keel attachments, chain plates, thru-hulls, drains and
screens
• Inspect stuffing box; service if required
• Inspect/replace zincs
• Inspect prop and shaft for both condition and security
• Inspect struts and cutless bearings for security and wear
• Clean out thru-hull gratings, fittings and valves
• Rig means of catching anti-freeze on engine startup
• Properly dispose of all anti-freeze, oils, fuel, paints or
similar fluids
• Remove paint from face of depth sounder and speed
transducer
• Now’s the time to properly install any new thru-hull or
transducer
Interior
• Ventilate well, tidy and spring clean
• Clean portholes, portlights, hatches and deadlights
• Look for signs of leaks, locate and repair any found
• Remove and dispose of any damp or mildewed materials
• Clean and de-grease bilge; properly dispose of waste
• Inspect wiring for areas of chafe or loose connections
• Open up all limber holes
• Closely examine all thru-hull fittings, hoses, clamps and
attachments
• Examine fuel filters for signs of water or contamination
• Replace drain plug if removed
• Lubricate and operate seacocks until action is smooth and
free
• Clean out primary fresh, cooling and raw water filters
• Clean and test bilge pumps, alarms and float switches
• Thoroughly clean ice box or fridge, check operation
• Wash down all interior surfaces
• Inspect below decks area and lockers for signs of leaks,
mildew or damage
• Freshen-up upholstery, curtains etc.
• Treat or replace any damaged or mildewed foam
• Remove, inspect and re-stow gear
Engine
• Ensure that the engine oil and filter have been changed;
check oil level
• Inspect/renew fuel filter(s), drain any water from primary
filter
• Inspect/renew air filter
• Inspect transmission fluid, change if required
• Gas: Inspect ignition harness and flame arrestor
• Gas: Carefully check forced ventilation system, hoses, vents
• Gas: Inspect/change spark plugs, points & rotor
. . . continued on page 14
13
Ready or Not . . .Continued from page 13
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Diesel: Inspect fuel delivery system, drain sediment and
water
Inspect/test/change/refill coolant
Inspect/change all drive belts – locate spare(s)
Inspect/change raw water impeller – locate spare(s)
Check all hoses for soft or worn spots; replace as necessary
Check hose clamps for placement, security and corrosion
Look for leaks, drips; trace and repair
Clean drip trays, add oil absorbent pad
Check engine and bilge ventilation and ventilating fan
operation
Check operation of any gas or fume alarms
Inspect and check engine wiring for looseness and chafing
Examine prop shaft and coupling flange; it may need inwater realignment
Re-examine stuffing box from inside
Check all engine mounts and attachments
Examine engine for signs of loosening bolts, nuts, hoses or
gear
Ensure that nothing is blocking exhaust or air intakes
Be sensitive to presence of fuel odours – if present get
professional help
Electrical
• Clean battery and battery terminals
• Check specific gravity
• Top up with distilled water
• Reconnect and charge, ensuring charger and batteries have
adequate ventilation
•
•
•
•
•
Inspect/clean alternator and starter terminals
Check wiring for signs of looseness and chafing
Check electrical circuits for proper operation
Check all exterior lights that can be checked before launch
Re-install any electronics that were removed for winter and
test operation
Plumbing
• Flush potable antifreeze into disposable container(s)
• Flush tanks with fresh water (add small amount of bleach or
cup of baking soda)
• Check all pumps for leaks and proper operation
• Inspect and secure all hose clamps
• Pressurize fresh water system
• Examine system for signs of leaks
• Inspect holding tank, prepare and service head(s)
• Tighten down head mounts if needed, check for leakage,
freezing damage
Gear
• Inspect/repair sails and running gear
• Clean and prepare mast; remount mast attachments
• Inspect/re-tension all mast attachments
• Inspect/renew retaining pins/rings
• Inspect navigation, anchor and running lights
• Ensure that blocks run freely
• Inspect and service winches and line control devices
• Inspect/replace sheets, halyards, chafing gear
• Inspect, lubricate and service all running rigging and
attachments
• Inspect standing rigging and attachments, lubricate as
required
• Inspect and clean rode and anchor gear, wire shackles shut
• Locate pins or rings to lock standing rigging when raised
• Remove rust on any metal parts
• Prepare docking space or swing mooring
• Clean, prepare and attach mooring lines, lock shackles
Controls
• Inspect/lubricate control cables, levers, rods, gears
• Inspect and top-up hydraulic steering, check, adjust and
lubricate others
• Inspect and adjust rudder packing gland
• Inspect, lubricate and adjust rudder mounts and attachments
• Inspect and lubricate wheel or tiller systems, attachments
and fittings
• Test all controls for free and correct operation
Safety
• Inspect/check all PFDs and life jackets, confirm adequate
number and condition
• Inspect fire extinguishers; condition, type, number, size,
confirm adequacy
• Replenish first aid kit, note location
• Locate all safety gear – ensure compliance with all
directives
• Inspect and renew flares as required, stow in safety locker
That’s not all, but it’s a start and, hopefully, will trigger some
memories of your own. May 2 is not that far away!
David George
14
2009
HOURS OF
OPERATION
RESTAURANT and BAR HOURS
April 4, 2009 to April 26, 2009
Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday & Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Restaurant
Closed
4 pm-9 pm
11 am-9 pm
11 am-8 pm
11 am-8 pm
Bar
Closed
4 pm-10 pm
11 am-10 pm
11 am-8 pm
11 am-8 pm
Restaurant
11 am-9 pm
8 am-9 pm
8 am-9 pm
Bar
11 am-11 pm
11 am-11 pm
11 am-9 pm
April 27, 2009 to October 25, 2009
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Important Notes to these Hours:
These hours will be extended for special events and holidays.
Food and Beverage Services will be adjusted according to seasonal demand.
CLOSING POLICY
Should there be fewer than 10 customers in the bar one hour prior
to scheduled bar closing time,
the clubhouse will close one hour early.
CLUB OFFICE
January 25, 2009 to April 26, 2009
Monday to Friday
8 am to 4 pm
April 27, 2009 to October 25, 2009
Monday to Friday
9 am to 5 pm
15
EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL . . .
Monday
Tuesday
A
P R
I L
2 0 0 9
Wednesday
1
Thursday
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
VHF Course
Weather Course
Restaurant
Begins Begins
- Extended weekend
hours begin
6
7
8
9
10
11
Restaurant Closed
Restaurant Closed
Club Office Closed
Easter Sunday
Brunch & Kids
Egg Hunt
13
14
15
16
17
18
Restaurant Closed
Restaurant Closed
Rock Night
featuring
Just in Time
20
21
22
23
24
25
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Light Food &
Light Food &
Light Food &
Light Food &
NYC Birthday
Beverage Services - Beverage Services - Beverage Services - Beverage Services -
Buffet
Noon to 8:00 pm
Noon to 8:00 pm
Noon to 4:00 pm
Noon to 4:00 pm
5
12
19
26
27
28
29
30
Restaurant & Office
Summer Hours
Begin
1
2
3
Launch
Launch
.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
NOTSA Luncheon
THL &
Introductions to
Yard Clean Up Day
Mothers’ Day
& AGM
PCOC Course
Keelboat Sailing
– No Parking
Brunch
Course
M
A Y
2
0
0
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
LORC: Phelan
Monday Practice
Tuesday Practice
Wednesday Practice
Memorial Race,
Start\Skippers
Start\Skippers
Starts\Skippers
Icebreaker Regatta
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
– TS&CC
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Spring Round
the Island Race,
Tuesday Night Wednesday Night
LORC Skippers’
LORC Skippers’
Restaurant Open
Racing- Spring 1
Racing – Spring 1 Plan ABYC Regatta Plan ABYC Regatta
for Breakfast
25
26
27
28
29 30 31
Monday Night
Tuesday Night
Wednesday Night LORC Susan Hood Sail Past
NYC Birthday
Racing – Spring 1
Racing- Spring 2
Racing – Spring 2
Brunch Buffet