Ephraim Yacht Club

Youth Cruising Program, Special $50 Discount – 2009

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:11:02 +0000

The Youth Cruising program is new this year and in order to kick it off and get more kids enrolled we are providing a $50 discount to the first 10 sign-ups. Our Education team has put together a great curriculum including Charting, GPS, what to bring and some fun events to practice. Cruising is taught in the afternoons so if you are in ART you can still take Cruising.

Ask the Instructors about it or talk to Donna Scattergood, Ben Schallip or Isak Peterson. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, be one of the first to gain these skills!

Posted by: Donna Scattergood, Education Chair and Ben Schallip, Cruising Education Director

Un-Regatta, Open BIC Demo – 2009

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:43:05 +0000

The HOT new O’Pen BICs are coming to EYC to help kick off the fourth! The O’Pen BIC is a new junior dinghy with modern design that is super fun and exciting to sail. Optimum weight is up to 150 lbs. but two kids up to 200 lbs. also have a blast.

Kevin Gratton & Steve Eliasen from Wind Power are coming to town with O’Pen BIC’s available to sail.

These boats are available to race on Sat. afternoon July 4th at 1:30. Sunday morning July 5th at 9:30 is a demo day for anyone that wants to cruise around the bay. This is a great opportunity to try something new, improve your sailing skills, and check out the new wave of junior sailing. Very basic sailing skills are all that is necessary.

All are welcome so please forward this to anyone who might want to join the fun. Check out the boat and cool three minute video at http://www.windpowerwindsurfing.com/wp_open_bic.html

Posted by: Julian Slagter, EYC Director of Education

Early Registration Deadline for NAC is July 7 – 2009

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:45:10 +0000

If you plan to race in the Flying Scot North American Championships, you can save money by making sure your registration form and payment are mailed before July 7. Entries postmarked through July 7 are entitled to an early registration discount of up to $50. For a copy of the Registration Form, go to http://www.fssa.com/documents/NAC_09Registration_5_01_09.pdf

Posted by Jay Lott, NAC Vice-Chair

SPECIAL EVENT – Peterson’s Lake Superior Cruising Adventure – Friday July 3rd 7-8pm – 2009

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:11:27 +0000

Come and hear the tales from the Peterson Family’s 65-day voyage in Lake Superior. Learn about preparation, techniques and scheduling that went into the trip. Join us in the Club’s Trophy Room on Friday, July 3rd from 7 to 8 pm. Hear the stories and see the photos. Please bring your own beverage and a dessert to pass.

Posted by John Peterson, Skipper and Deanna Peterson, Admiral

IMPORTANT – New Parking Policy – 2009

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:30:26 +0000

As you all know we have very limited
parking resources next to the club. However we can park just one block
away at the village lot. There ae times when it gets very congested
and very unsafe arond the club so we ask you to please read and follow
the New Parking Policy. Also please leave the spaces at the club open
for our more Senior members. It is a short healthy walk from the
village lot. Thank you

EYC PARKING POLICY

• If the EYC spots are taken, then you must park at the village lot. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• The south spot in EYC parking is reserved for short term
loading and unloading of gear. Please unload, then move the car to the
village parking.

• No dropping off kids for lessons at the top of the driveway. It gets too congested and is a major safety concern.

• No EYC member should ever park in a Reserved EYH parking spot unless it is their parking space as an EYH member.

• No EYC member should ever come down the driveway except when dropping off or picking up a boat.

• Just because others break these rules does not give anyone the
right to follow bad behavior. We will occasionally have a parking
attendant. Be courteous as they are only doing their job.

RARE EXCEPTIONS

• Our merchandise chair has clearance to park at the bottom of the drive as close to the water and anchor as possible.

• Projects requiring a vehicle are permitted but should be parked on the concrete in front of the clubhouse.

• Picking up or dropping off boats but need to keep the driveway clear

Posted by David Sauter, Commodore

Register now for the Ephraim Regatta, July 25 or 26, 2009

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:51:15 +0000

There will always be an Ephraim Regatta! This year’s regatta is a single day, Saturday July 25 (or Sunday July 26 in the event of bad weather on July 25).

The early registration deadline for the Ephraim Regatta is July 8. Register now to save money! For a copy of the registration form, Notice of Race and for additional information, go to http://www.eyc.org/racing/

Poste by Jay Lott – Racing and Regatta Chair

A Few Good Men… or Women! – 2009

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:27:45 +0000

We are looking for a few good men or women who can weild a hammer, drill a straight hole and align a corner. We are constructing two 16 foot floating docks, we have all the parts and hardware but need a some handy folks to volunteer a few hours to help assemble. George Kraemer is the lead with assistance from Rich Bierman, they will coordinate the time and day when we have our crew. We only need 3-4 to complete the work. Please reply if you can help, these guys have put in so many hours and this will help them complete all the big 2009 dock projects. Heave Ho!

Posted by David Sauter, Commodore

July 1 Deadline to Join FSSA for NAC Skippers – 2009

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:09:59 +0000

Flying Scot class rules require that any skipper who will race in the Flying Scot North American Championship regatta must be an Active, Life, Junior, Club or Family member of the Flying Scot Sailing Association (”FSSA”) and must pay 2009 dues by July 1.

Skippers who are lottery winners and have been awarded an EYC club boat to sail in the NAC Championship August 3-7 must also join the FSSA by July 1.

LATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE APPROVED BY FSSA FOR THE NAC. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE if you are going to compete, we strongly recommend that you join FSSA in order to keep your options open.

Exception: If you are ONLY going to skipper in the Juniors or Women’s NAC Championships (which will be held the afternoon of Sunday, August 2), and you will NOT skipper in the NAC Championship from August 3-7, the deadline for joining FSSA is August 2, 1100 hours.

To join the FSSA go to https://www.fssa.com/fsmemapl.asp

Crew are not required to be FSSA members, only skippers.

Posted by: Jay Lott – Racing & Regattas Chair

URGENT – JUNE 15 is the Deadline to register for a club F/S for the NAC – 2009

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:44:52 +0000

FINAL REMINDER – The deadline is Monday, June 15 to register for the lottery to get the use of an EYC-owned boat in the Flying Scot NAC regatta in August. To register, you must call or e-mail Deanna Peterson (Deanna@brightasdaydesigns.com, Winter phone 414-352-3678, cell phone 920-421-1385) or sign up at EYC. There are two lotteries: 1) Junior Championship and Women’s Championship, and 2) NAC Championship. Let Deanna know which Championships you want to enter.

Posted by Jay Lott – Racing & Regatta Chair

DOCK CAM is Live! – 2009

dave — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:41:34 +0000

Many of us cannot get down to the club everyday, but now you can see what is going on. We have added a live DOCK CAM at http://www.EYC.org

Just click on the link on the HomePage and it will launch. You can even play with the controls! For all us Dads stuck at work during the week, have fun checking out what your kids are up to.

Posted by: David Sauter, Commodore & Rich Bierman, Clubhouse Chair