Steve DePaola, Commodore • Mark Levin, Vice Commodore
Jim Hilton, Rear Commodore
Eric Baker, Editor • Carol Herrmann, Proofreader
| MAY 2002 - IN THIS ISSUE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commodore's Message | Sail Training | TYC Calendar | Race Schedule | Social Events |
| Junior Activities | Cruise Schedule | Craft Fair | Garden Update | Wanted |
The first day of summer is about a month away and many preparations are being completed. The marina dredging, new entrance walkway, dingy dock ladders and new pilings are completed. The new lockers are almost complete as well as additional Sunfish racks for the revised and expanded Thursday night Small Boat Racing Series.
Member communication and participation have improved to make the spring preparation a success. We still need volunteers to create a TYC Web site to expedite information transfer. The Sail Training Program has been improved this year to increase the level of personal attention. We have new co-chairs, boats and instructors. Big Boat Racing Spring Series begins May 15, and the Small Boat Spring Series begins May 23. This small boat racing was held on Friday nights for the last few years and has moved to Thursday nights to be combined with family cookout night to increase involvement. We already have eighteen members signed up for the program. The small boat racing will include Sunfish, Lasers, Optis and old 420s. Open House and Opening Night are May 18. We have many new members this year and this would be an opportune time to meet them. There will be food and entertainment. Let's all attend to see all the accomplishments of the spring and kick off an active summer. All these activities and it's only May! See the TYC 2002 calendar in the newsletter for the upcoming May activities and take part in the fun. Your board of directors is working hard to increase the professionalism of the club and the services it provides. Please work with us to accomplish our goal.
Let the fun begin!
Your Commodore,
Steve DePaola
Enrollment in this summer's Sail Training Program is on a first-come/first-served basis, and class size is strictly limited. Please return your registration form ASAP. Applications will not be taken after May 1. If you do not have a registration packet, please contact Kathleen Kerr at 624-1648, e-mail: Leenmach@aol.com or Pete Franklin at 683-0280, e-mail: PeteFranklin@peoplepc.com.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the orientation meeting on Friday, June 7, at 6:30 pm in the clubhouse, as new regulations and procedures will be announced. Classes will begin on Monday, June 24, and end on August 16. Award night is scheduled for Thursday, August 15.
Parents interested in purchasing an Opti, 420, Sailfish or other boat for a child enrolled in the program should contact the Portsmouth outlet of the Boat Locker at 683-0400 for details about the annual boat sale on April 14 and 21. Students are encouraged to bring their own boat to class.
All club members are welcome to join the Sail Training Committee for work weekends scheduled for Saturday morning, May 18, June 1, and June 8. We will begin at 9am. Your help is appreciated even if you only have a few hours to spare.
We are continuing our search for a mature head instructor and racing coach. Please contact Stu Hardy at 625-9870 with any leads on possible candidates, or any tips on affordable summer housing for instructors.
| TYC 2002 Calendar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Event | Contact |
| May 1 | Deadline for Sail training Deposits | Kathleen Kerr |
| May 4 | Build New Lockers | Rick Hall |
| May 5 | Build New Lockers | Rick Hall |
| May 11 | Build New Lockers | Rick Hall |
| May 12 | Build New Lockers | Rick Hall |
| May 18 | Open House | Mark Levin |
| May 18 | Sail Training Work Party | Pete Franklin |
| May 18 | Club Racing Begins | Paul Cetola |
| May 18 | Opening Night & Commissioning | Janice Gray |
| May 23 | Sunfish & Laser Spring Race Series | Mike Hill |
| June 1 | Sail Training Work Party | Pete Franklin |
| June 1 | Pool Opens Weekends | Wayne Karzenski |
| June 8 | Sail Training Work Party | Pete Franklin |
| June 2 | Pizza Night | Janice Gray |
| June 21 | Pool Open Daily | Wayne Karzenski |
| June 24 | Sail Training Begins | Kathleen Kerr |
| June 27 | First Pot Luck Family Night | Janice Gray |
| June 27 | First Junior Pool Party | Jim Rogers |
| June 27 | Sunfish, Laser, Optis and Old 420s Summer Race Series | Mike Hill |
| June 30 | Small Boat Racing "Clinic Night" | Mike Hill |
| August 1 | Sunfish, Laser, Optis and old 420s Regatta and Cookout | Mike Hill |
| August 4 | 25th Annual Summer Craft Fair | Jim Rogers |
The annual Opening Night and Commissioning will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 6:30 pm. This season we will be returning to some old favorites as well as introducing new ones. I do need individuals or groups to chair specific events. As far as the main events, chairperson responsibilities include organizing a group to setup, cleanup and decorate if necessary. I will do the mailings and purchase supplies.
After meeting with fellow TYC Social Committee members, a decision was made to have member provided dinners at most of the main events. Keep in mind that social events are self-supporting and a minimum charge applies to most events to cover costs.
SOCIAL CALENDAR
May 18 Opening Night & Commissioning
June 21 Pizza Challenge
July Italian Night (date pending)
August Caribbean Night (date pending )
August 1 TYC Regatta
September Wine Tasting (date pending)
Thursday night potlucks will be held Thursday evenings @ approximately 5:00 pm.
Potluck Themes
June 27 Family Favorites
July 11 Cold Dishes
July 18 Martha Stewart (or Martha Screw-it)
July 25 Portuguese
August 8 Italian
August 15 Ethnic
August 22 Family Favorites
August 29 Mexican
Please feel free to bring anything you would like to the potluck dinners
if you prefer not to stick with the theme.
To sign up to chair an event or potluck dinner e-mail Janice Gray
at jmgfire@aol.com or call 401-641-2266. If there are any
additional events that you would like to organize please do not hesitate to call me.
Spring Series
May 15
May 22
May 29
Summer I Series
June 5
June 12
June 19 - MOHOSA
June 26
July 3 - No Race
July 10
July 17
Summer II Series
July 24
July 31
Aug. 7
Aug. 14
Aug. 21
Aug. 28
Sept. 8 - MOHOSA
Starting Sequence:
Warning Class C 6:20 Horn & White Shape
Preparatory Class C, Warning Class B 6:25 Horn & Blue Shape
Start Class C, Prep. Class B, Warning Class A 6:30 Horn & Red Shape
Start Class B, Prep. Class A 6:35 Horn & Blue Shape
Start Class A 6:40 Horn & Red Shape
Anyone that did not race last year and would like to race this year, please contact John Brady by e-mail at JFBRADY@aol.com or Paul Cetola at Pjc0150@cs.com 508-672-2251.
The TYC will close the evening of Saturday, June 29, for the 6 pm wedding of Judy Jones's daughter, Heather Anne Russo, and Craig Manning.
July 4 Rendezvous in Bristol, RI. Rendezvous leader: Jane Eslinger, 624-3277
July 13 Cuttyhunk Rendezvous, Cuttyhunk Island. Rendezvous leaders: Peg and John Brady, 683-1858
Aug 14 Rendezvous, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, for Illumination night. Rendezvous leader: Melinda Marcello, 624-9840
The Cruise Committee is looking for input and ideas for the 2003 sailing season. Please send your ideas and comments to jonbix@cox.net, Jon Bixby, 683-4082.
The first junior pool party will be held on Thursday, June 27, at 6:15 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the swimming races as well as the big and little splashes. The party will begin with a basketball contest from the pool and end with the very popular golf games which will be played on the south lawn. Dee and I invite all adults to participate in the weekly pool parties for the children.
New junior events will be planned as long as there are volunteers to help at the event. A few of these events would be a youth dance in July, afternoon parties for the younger children and a talent show in August.
The 25th Annual Summer Craft Fair will take place on August 4 from 10 am until 4 pm. Artists from throughout this area are invited to participate. If you would like to exhibit a craft or if you know of a craftsperson who would, please contact me at 508-673-1118 or by email, jimdee@worldnet.att.net as soon as possible.This is a time to celebrate the arts and the longevity of our annual craft fair!
For the past three months Dee and I have spent time every Saturday afternoon working in the garden. We were very fortunate that many plants survived the mild winter. The snapdragons were green all winter and the tiny pansies have been in bloom since February!
As we begin this new garden season I would ask any member if they would like to donate a "piece of a perennial" to the TYC garden. Please contact me at 508-673-1118 and we'll be glad to meet you in our garden! I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Jim Rogers, Junior Activities
Volunteers to work on designing
the TYC Web site. If you have experience in Web site design or graphic arts,
please contact Eric Baker.
Phone: 401-624-1801
E-mail: adswork@cox.net.
A volunteer to be House Chairperson. Contact Steve DePaola for details.
Phone: 508-679-1256
E-mail: Stephen_J_DePaola@Raytheon.com
The Fair Winds is published under the direction of the Tiverton Yacht Club - Steve DePaola, Commodore. It is published solely for the enjoyment and information of TYC members.
Comments and questions regarding the contents of this publication should be directed to the newsletter editor. All copy submitted for publication is believed to be true and all material presented is compiled from sources believed to be reliable. However, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. No person shall hold the Tiverton Yacht Club, its officers, or the editor of this newsletter at fault for any misrepresentation and/or misunderstanding as a result of his or her interpretation of this material.
Welcome to the Fair Winds.
The club would like to develop a TYC Web site. If you have experience in Web site design, or graphic arts, I would love to hear from you.
Our next newsletter will be the summer issue. Please get your info to me by May 30. My e-mail address has changed, again.
Eric Baker
36 East Dion Ave.
Tiverton, RI 02878-2709
Phone 401-624-1801
E-mail: adswork@cox.net