It’s officially summer at the EYC!

Friday night at the races!

Weekly Friday night 420 and Laser races take place tonight! Come on down and get out on the water! Races are a lot of fun and there is room for everyone. 420 sailors: even if you don’t have a crew or skipper, come anyway and pair up at the club. Boat draw is at 5:00 p.m. with the first race starting an hour later.

Family Regatta Saturday June 24th

This regatta will take place as part of the weekly Flying Scot races. Any boat with a husband and wife, or a parent and child, or a grandparent and grandchild, or siblings is eligible. Boat draw and Pre-Race Chalk Talk are at 9:00 a.m. This week features Cain Goettelman as host for the chalk talk.

Saturday June 24th OPENING SOCIAL and Related Events:

  • 5:30 p.m. Blessing of Our Fleet.  Please feel free to join us as our fleet gets its annual blessing.
  • 5:45 p.m. Honor Those Who Have Passed. We’ll take a moment to honor and celebrate those valued EYC members we lost this last year.
  • 6:00 p.m. OPENING SOCIAL! The EYC’s free Opening Social begins at 6:00 p.m. on Sat., June 24.  The EYC will supply wine, beer and soft drinks.  Please bring an appetizer to share.  Membership directories will be available for pick up during the Social. This event is open to EYC members and guests ages 18 and up, and to all EYC staff. Please, no dogs at this event.

Love going to the Opening Social but like to have something to do?  Click here to sign up to volunteer: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48a4ac29abf49-opening

Junior Activity at the Red Putter on Wednesday

It’s that time again!  Our first Junior Activity of 2017 will be the classic Ephraim favorite, the Red Putter.  Meet your friends at the Red Putter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28th.  All Junior Members, age 7-17, are welcome.  Adult volunteers also welcome!   Pick up at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Putter.  Please bring $4.00 for the game.  See you there!!

Calling all EYC Former Staff – Second “GeezerGatta” Saturday July 1st

Please join fellow former EYC staff and participate in the second annual “GeezerGatta”, on Saturday July 1st. The races will be held as part of the normal Saturday Flying Scot races, with boat draws at 9:00 a.m. and First Warning at 10:00 a.m. You must be an EYC member to use an EYC-owned boat. You will be scored as part of the normal Saturday Flying Scot series, but additionally, have the opportunity to win “bragging rights” among your fellow staff alumni.

Only Two Weeks until EYC’s Opti Regatta

The Opti Regatta is scheduled for July 8 and 9. If your child is interested in competing in an EYC-owned Opti, please send email to regatta@eyc.org prior to July 7, 2016, at 12 noon, or a late registration fee will apply. Include the following:

  • Full name of skipper
  • Club affiliation
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Sail number (Specify “EYC” if participating in EYC boat draw)

Look for email confirmation of receipt. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Education Notes:  Classes Filling.  Laser Clinic!

The morning section of the Beginner Class is quickly SELLING OUT for Session D. There are spaces in the afternoon for that session, as well as spots available in the morning in other sessions.  Many of the afternoon classes have a lower hourly rate and offer a better student/teacher ratio.

The Laser Clinic will be held Thursday and Friday, July 6 & 7.  This is a great opportunity for both youth and adults to be coached by Bobby Collins.  Please register by June 27 so that we can make staffing decisions.

Registration closes for all classes on Sunday at noon, the day before classes begin; however, early registration is always appreciated as it helps us plan our staffing needs. Classes will be held on the Fourth of July.  Any time your student will not attend class, please notify Matt Andersen, Club Director at [email protected]

Opti Racing, Intro to Lasers, Powerboat Skills, Adventure Sailing, Women’s Sailing, Beginner Full Day, and of course, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Racing.  With all these offerings plus private lessons, there is something for everyone at the EYC!  Plan now to get out on the water in 2017.  Details can be found at www.eyc.org/lessons, or feel free to look for any of the staff or Education Chair, Liz Gheorghita, at the Opening Social.

 

Phew!  That’s all for this week.