Dockside Blog

It’s show time! The 113^th Ephraim Regatta weekend is here

We are anticipating 35 boats and couldn’t pull this off without the gobs of generous volunteers who are helping out! Come watch the sailors, but do keep a distance and avoid casting wakes or positioning yourself upwind. Sailors can’t be towed to or from the dock (unless a safety issue or authorized by the Race Committee).

Saturday night is the 43^rd Bratfest, 6 pm, hosted by the Kleins

Brats, corn, and fun at the Klein’s, 3282 Gibraltar Road in Fish Creek

The Last Junior Activity is … (drum roll please) … Lawn Games!

Wednesday the 8^th 6 pm. You know the drill.

The Annual Member Meeting is Sat. Aug 11

9 am sharp, in the clubhouse.

You’re invited: Commodore’s Party, Sat. Aug 11, 6pm -sunset

You won’t want to miss the EYC’s biggest event of the year.  $20 for adults, $10 for children and youth under 18.  Beer, wine, sodas provided. Please bring an appetizer to share. Peninsula School of Art, 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek.

EYC Survey deadline extended to Aug 5^th

If you haven’t done the survey, you’re in luck because the powers that be have granted an extension (apparently they REALLY want to hear from you). The survey is open to one response per membership and the hope is to hit 100 (and we are close!). If no one from your family has done it yet, please click here and log in to your club express account to take the survey and I promise that this will be the VERY LAST MESSAGE ABOUT THIS.

EYC Gear makes great gifts – for sale Friday at lunch

Turns out there is still something you can’t buy on Amazon, and that’s EYC gear.  Come by the club at lunch tomorrow and pick up a tee, sweatshirt, ball cap, and more.

Yay for EYC volunteers!

This week’s volunteer $25 Chef’s Hat gift certificate goes to Jodi and Rick Hoyerman! A huge THANK YOU to this week’s nominees: Geoff Werner, Carol Claypool, Dan Milke, Deanna Peterson, David Troup, Jodi Hoyerman, Marsella Fults, Cain Goettelman, Jennifer Ikeda, Claudia Werner, and Sondra Annoye. Please keep the THANK YOUs coming via the volunteer recognition form available online or at the club!

So far we’ve received survey responses from 61 members and our goal is 100.  If you’re one of the 61, thank you.  If you’re not one of the 61, don’t make me beg!  Ok fine, I’ll beg.  Please please please please please pretty please do the survey. 

Here’s the link.  Your username is likely the first initial and last name. You can reset your password if you’ve forgotten it. If you don’t know your username, email Jodi to get it at jhoyerman@gmail.com.

And be warned, if you run into me, I will ask if you did the survey. You don’t want that awkwardness.  : )

Ephraim Regatta deadlines are real, and they are approaching

The early bird registration ends TODAY, July 26 at 5:00 p.m. and registration closes Thurs. Aug 2. Still hope to use an EYC boat for this regatta? You must let Matt know by 8 am Monday morning at ephraimycdirector@gmail.com After that, EYC boats will be removed from the pier to make room for the Regatta.

Annual Fleet 44 Meeting Sat. July 28th 8:45 am.

Come join us for our annual Fleet Meeting.  After the meeting, feel free to grab a crew and join in the Saturday morning Flying Scot races.

There are no bad ideas (on the EYC survey, that is).

Think EYC should offer windsurfing?  Or invest in a cotton candy machine? The survey is your chance to speak your mind. Click here, and login (common usernames are first initial and last name) and hit “survey”.

Wednesday’s Junior Activity: Epic Capture the Flag!

A favorite for juniors aged 8-18 (younger can come if with an adult). This one at the Pyle’s house from 6-8 (see directory for address).  Sign up in clubhouse. Volunteers sign up here.

The EYC is very needy. Here’s a list:

Bailers: bring empty laundry detergent bottles to club.  In a time-honored tradition, we will cut the top off and attach a string and tie it to a boat for use in removing water.

Bratfest yard setup, Friday Aug 3rd 10-noon, sign up here.

The Commodore’s party on Aug 11 still has spots that need filling

A belated thank you to Fyr Bal Pancakers …

At the rainy Fyr Bal Pancake Breakfast on June 16th, over 150 plates of pancakes, fresh strawberries & Marchant’s sausages were served and over $1100 was raised for the EYC.  Many thanks to our volunteers Asta Zukauskaite, Mary Ann McKoane, Bob Richter, Chuck & Lana Tencate, Kathi Whiteside, Kim & Jenny Miller, Jim Nelson, Susie Gebhardt, Dick & Claire Bierman, Rob & Sherry Moore, Sibylle Tasker, Deanna Peterson, Dennis Miller, Marsella Fults, Sydney Richter, Jay Lott, and Sally Schoendorf who shared their expertise in set-up, flipping pancakes, grilling sausages in a downpour, greeting patrons in the rain, and much more.  Thanks to Matt Andersen for bringing the grill.  And a very special thanks to Jane Reyerson Ford, for chairing the event.

EYC regrets to announce that member Brian Chase passed away on July 12, 2018 at age 53. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and friends. A memorial service will be held in Teague Chapel in Charlottesville, VA on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 2:00 pm.  A link to Brian’s obituary can be found here.

Take. The. Survey.  

I know, I know, there are too many surveys these days, but we do need your thoughts for the upcoming board meeting. Pleeeaaaasssse take a few minutes and fill it out:

1. Go to this link
2. Login (upper left corner) to your club Express account (this is the account you used to renew your membership).  If you can’t remember your username, most are first initial and last name (and if that doesn’t work, email membership@eyc.org to get your username).  If you can’t remember your password, you can opt to reset it.
3. Once logged in, on the left, there is a box that says “Surveys” .  Hit that and you’re off and running!

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Race ’til it hurts!

Haven’t had enough racing in this summer? Stop whining, pull on your gloves and slap on the sunscreen because it’s nonstop racing for the next few days. Here is the line up this week:

Tonight (Thursday) – Opti and Flying Scot series racing. Perfect for tuning up. Get out there!

Friday – Laser and 420 series racing. The competition has been tough. Who will come out on top this year? Come watch the competition and join the after-event Potluck to close out the day. Bring something to share.

Saturday morning – Flying Scot series racing. A “must do” if you want to be ready for the Ephraim regatta.

Saturday afternoon – Rich Hall Youth Regatta. the NOR and SI are now posted! This year’s regatta is a one day event. Skippers must be at least 12 years old but must not have reached their 18th birthday.  Crew must not have reached their 18^th birthday. Please pre register now by sending your email to regatta@eyc.org

Sunday – The Laser Regatta. This regatta is open to all ages. Full rig and radials will race together but be scored separately.  We expect to have racers from other clubs so make sure to tune up between now and then. Register early and be sure to indicate if you intend to use full or radial. Please pre register now by sending your email to regatta@eyc.org

Monday – recover.  Take ibuprofen.

Favorite Junior Activity = Water Games!! Wed. July 25th 6-8pm

Do not let junior miss this one (sign up on poster at EYC). And we need some parent volunteers to sign up here.

Commodore’s Office Hours, next two Mondays, 8:30-9:30 am

Jennifer will be at the club, Monday morning on July 23 and 30th, from 8:30 – 9:30. Stop in to say hi and provide thoughts on the EYC, or thoughts on life generally (like, what is the meaning of it all anyway?).

Ephraim Regatta — Deadlines are fast approaching. 

Open Call for EYC Board of Director Nominations

And the volunteer winner is…

Speaking of volunteering… We still need more folks for a few events.

Come in to EYC anytime to pick up your directory.

Serve as a Career Mentor to EYC Staff

We want to hear from YOU!

We really do! And that’s why EYC is launching a member survey from July 20-31st (instructions are forthcoming).  Please keep and eye out for the survey and take the time to respond as this is your chance to share your thoughts, improve the club, and shape its future. Survey responses will be compiled and shared at the August 12th annual meeting. Thank you in advance!

Before we get to the races…

Ladies Potluck tonight at 6pm, Ephraim Village Hall.

Bring a dish to share, and a beverage you want to drink. The club provides plates, utensils, ice and cups, and the chance to jabber with old friends and to jabber with some new ones.

MNOD (Men’s Night on the Dock) Friday, 7:30 pm

Not to be outdone by the women, the men have their own activity with their own catchy acronym. Bring a beverage and something to grill.

Family Regatta is this Saturday July 14th, 10am

Grab your kids, uncle, or great grandma and come compete in the ultimate family challenge. Competition will be intense, so get some practice tonight during the Thursday night series and then bring it this weekend! We’ll have awards, but you know it’s all about the bragging rights.

Rich Hall Youth Regatta (420s) Next Sat. July 21, 1:00 pm

This year’s Youth Regatta will be a one afternoon event on 420s. Skipper must be aged 12-17 (not have reached 18th birthday) and crew must be under 18. Please pre register early by emailing regatta@eyc.org.

Love Lasers?  We have an all-ages Laser Regatta, Sun 7/22 11 am

This is a first, so let’s make it great. Full rig and radials will race together but scored separately.  We expect to have racers from other clubs so make sure to tune up between now and then. Register early and indicate if you intend to use full or radial by emailing regatta@eyc.org.

And… the Aug 4-5 113th Ephraim Regatta needs volunteers!

Sign up to race, or consider helping pull off this EYC signature event. Several members have already agreed to help. Contact Stacy Rieu at eycregatta@eyc.org or (781)366-2397 if you can help:

• Housing for 2 race officers Aug. 3rd & 4th (two beds in one room, or two rooms).
• Safety/Tow Boat for Aug 5th. Even better if you can also drive it, but if not, we’ll find a driver.
• Shifts on Safety/Tow Boats, Aug 4th and 5th.  No racing knowledge necessary. Spend your shift on the water near the racing action, handling anchors and lines, raising and lowering flags.
• Short dock shifts operating the crane, moving trailers (Sat/Sun 8:30-10am, Sat, 3-5pm, Sun.12-2pm).

Bratfest and Commodore’s party still need help too!

Sign up here asap.  Jeanne is starting to panic.

Junior activities continue on Wednesday evenings

Check the poster in the club for info and sign ups. Better yet, have your kiddo do it.

Memorial Service for Elizabeth “Betty” Vail

A memorial will be held for EYC member Elizabeth “Betty” Vail at Blossomberg Cemetary in Peninsula State Park on July 28th at 3:30PM.”

Saturday is the Opti Regatta.  Are you racing?

At the moment we have more racers from other clubs (!) signed up than we do from the EYC! Sign up now and save yourself $20 in late fees if you wait till Saturday. To sign up, send an email to regatta@eyc.org

And next week is the Family Regatta! July 14th.

Get your crew set now. Let’s see if anyone can topple last year’s winners: The O’Rourke’s! (er, no pressure!).

First Mates’ Coffee, Monday at 9 am

Hey Ladies, that’s us!  Stop in upstairs at the clubhouse for a morning coffee and social hour.

Volunteers needed for Bratfest and Commodore’s Party

EYC needs volunteers to help at our most popular events. Volunteering is a way to attend the event and meet other members. Please click on the links to sign up at Bratfest (Aug 4th) or the Commodore’s Party (Aug 11).

Volunteer recognition board now in clubhouse!

Ladies Potluck, Thurs. July 12th, 6 pm, Ephraim Village Hall

Bring a food and/or beverage item to share and join this lively event that is sure to have some incredible food (remember that spectacular mango salsa dish from last year?) and the possibility of a surprise serenading.

Men’s Night on the Dock, Friday the 13th, 7:30 pm.

Looking ahead to late next week, we have MNOD (that’s the latest texting abbreviation for Men’s Night On the Dock).  More details to come.

The Laser/420s Racing Class is back!  Mornings, July 23 – Aug 3.

Is your student interested in improving on the race course?  We’ve added a two week Racing Class in the mornings of Session D (July 23-August 3).  This class (not to be confused with Opti Racing) is taught on Lasers and 420s by returning instructor Derek Waleffe (and is open to students who have passed the Intermediate level).

Classes filling, sign up soon.

Beginner class in Session C (July 9-20) is full in the mornings, but there is still space in the afternoons!  Friday, July 6th, at 2:00 pm is the deadline for 2017 prices for Session D classes.  After that, prices increase by $25 fee per class. Visit www.eyc.org/lessons to register.

New Laser Boat Use Policy: Laser License Needed

The 4.7 rigs and newer Laser hulls have increased the interest of our younger sailors in Laser racing.  This is great!  At the same time, we want to be sure that they have the knowledge and ability to rig and safely sail club boats, and if racing, can get out on the race course on time.  To this end, EYC now requires a Laser Skipper’s License if using a laser outside of lessons, similar to the Skipper’s License for Flying Scots.

Obtaining a Laser License means demonstrating basic proficiency in rigging, sailing and docking a Laser safely.  This can happen in the Intro to Lasers class, or by making an appointment with Club Director, Matt Andersen, to get approved by an instructor or the Laser Fleet Captain, Geoff Werner.  Need a laser rigging demo? Let Matt know, and we will get it on the schedule.  Parents, if you have a Laser sailor, learning to rig is a great way to support your sailor!

Extra Credit!

If you read this whole email, you are awarded a prestigious A+ on blog reading.  Congrats to you!

Our deepest condolences to the Lott Family for the loss of David Stuart Lott, who passed away peacefully on July 19 at Age 74 in South Carolina. David was a longtime EYC member, a former member of the EYC’s Board of Directors, a volunteer legal advisor to the EYC (he redrafted the EYC’s bylaws back in the 1980’s, which are still largely in effect today), a donor to the EYC, and a parent and grandparent to numerous EYC students, staff and volunteers. The full obituary can be found here.

A ceremony is planned in Door County on August 12th, 2018 (details to follow). In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation, or Friends of Caroline Hospice.