Still in the Game: Bridge, Mah Jongg & a Few Things We Need Before We Close Up Shop
Bridge and Mah Jongg will continue on through the end of September as per their regular schedules. Come enjoy the company and keep the games going a little longer this season!
Reminder: Clean-Up Day is Saturday, September 5
Mark your calendars for End-of-Season Clean-Up Day this Saturday, September 5th. We need your help getting the club ready for the off-season. Please join us from 10-12 if you’re in Door County this weekend!
Looking for Old Golf Bags
We are looking for old golf bags to store our regatta signal flag poles. If you have a golf bag you no longer use, please contact Nancy Claypool. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to:
Serve as Publisher/Editor for the EYC’s bi-annual newsletter The Eagle’s Cry, starting with the fall issue.
Junior Activity Coordinator to help organize volunteers for next summer.
If you’re interested in either role (or both), please reach out to Marta Fonseca at [email protected]. These positions help keep our communications and youth programs strong!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Commodore’s Cocktail to celebrate a wonderful 2026 season at Hidden Acres Farm. We are grateful to the EYC Board and the volunteers who serve on all of our committees. Without them, much of our work could not be done.
This summer, our lesson sailing program continued to create happy, skilled sailors. Thank you to our amazing staff this summer, led by our Director, Penelope Whiteside, along with our Asst. Directors Will Knight, Max Mielke, and Charlie Sauter. Our instructors: George Knight, Vivi Sauter, Calvin Hoag, Spencer Kircher, George Kircher, Josie McCabe, Rose Mortara, Liam O’Rear, Ellie Ottem, Peytron Reynolds, andWalter VanMiller. Our Dock Assistants: Gus Braun, Mckinley Butler, Merryn Butler, Ellis Eichenseer, Henry Knight, Julia McCabe, Killian O’Rear, Max Travnicek and Ben Young. This crew oversaw or implemented the lesson program, kept our fleet in great shape, and ensured our racing program filled Eagle Harbor with sails all summer long.
We celebrated our award winners, Laura O’Rourke, Volunteer of the Year, and Penelope Hoag, Sportsman of the Year. We also recognized the season’s top three places in our Weekly Race Series. LINK TO SEASON WINNERS
Thank you to Kristy Hoag, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes all summer as the Social chair. Thank you to the volunteers who helped set up, greeted, bartended, or cleaned for the event, including: Claudia Werner, Wally Waleffe and Leslie Smith, Liz Braun, The Hoag Family, Flip Crummer and Gail Reynolds, Carol Fiedler, Barb Zeigler, Andrew and Lisa Gifford, Marguerite Roza, Dan and Max Mielke, Colin Knight, and Marcia Ellis.
Mark your calendars for a special Saturday morning gathering! On August 22 from 10:00–11:30 a.m., join us at Write On, Door County (4210 Juddville Rd., Fish Creek) for coffee and conversation with EYC member Tony Beadell, author of In Pursuit of Truth in Art, Antiques, and Antiquities. Tony will share insights from his book and decades of collecting experience in a relaxed, informal setting.
About the book:
Grounded in real-life stories, In Pursuit of Truth pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of art, antiques, and antiquities. With candor, wit, and decades of first-hand experience, the author exposes the deceit, dishonesty, and fabrications that have shaped the market for centuries. From Manhattan’s glittering auction houses to the shadowy networks of looted antiquities, readers are taken inside the intrigues of collecting: why some works of conceptual art command obscene prices, how illicit money flows distort the market, and why the museums and critics we trust are not always as reliable as they appear. Along the way you’ll encounter sovereign wealth heists, grave-robbed treasures, and the blind eyes of even the world’s most prestigious institutions.
About the author:
Anthony Beadell is founder, president, and senior portifolio manager at Milwaukee-based A.D. Beadell Investment Counsel, and a prolific collector since childhood. He is focused today on three major themes: representational painting, Nordic antiques/folk art, and 19th century glass paperweights and other objects. He is a major collector of glass portraits–those that were first introduced by the Romans, later reintroduced by the 19th century Italians, and today, fashioned by a number of talented studio glass artists. He has written articles and lectured on his collections. He has studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Art Students League of New York.
We hope to see many EYC friends there for good coffee, good questions, and good conversation. See you on the dock—and at Write On!
Bunco Night’s New Date: Friday, August 21 @ 6:30 p.m.
Join fellow members in the clubhouse for Bunco Night with our friends from the Ephraim Historical Foundation! Come for the dice, stay for the conversation and community. Snacks will be on the table – this event is BYOB. Please see flyer for more details!
While the days are getting a little shorter, there’s still plenty happening at the EYC. Here’s what’s on the calendar for the rest of August and into September!
Last Call for Monday Bunco @ EYC
Monday, August 17 may be the last Monday Bunco night of the season, but we’ll have one more BUNCO NIGHT event on Saturday, August 22!
Mahjong Keeps Going
Not ready to put the tiles away? Open Play Mah Jongg continues through the end of August!
Bridge Runs Through September
Bridge players, don’t worry — you’ve got more time. Bridge continues through the end of September, with:
Mondays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. — Open Play
Tuesdays, 4:30–6:30 p.m. — Partners Bridge (bring a partner!)
Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. — Open Play
Book Club – Wednesday, August 26 @ EYC
Join us with the Ephraim Historical Foundation on August 26th @10:30 a.m. to discuss the book The Ephraim Yacht Club (1906-2006) by Linda and George Carey! We will be meeting at EYC Clubhouse.
End of Season Clean-Up
End of season clean-up will be held Saturday, September 5 — the Saturday before Labor Day — not the date previously listed. Mark your calendars, and we’ll share more details on volunteering as the date gets closer.
We’d like to pass along an exciting opportunity from the Flying Scot Sailing Association (FSSA) for our Flying Scot sailors and friends of EYC.
FSSA is raffling off a brand-new, race-rigged Flying Scot®, built by Flying Scot, Inc. — and with only 200 tickets being sold, someone is going home with a pretty exciting prize!
The Prize Lineup
1st Prize: A brand-new, race-rigged Flying Scot® with trailer 2nd Prize: $1,000 toward new sails 3rd Prize: $500 toward new sails
Raffle tickets are $250 each, with a maximum of five tickets per person. Proceeds benefit the Flying Scot Sailing Association.
The raffle is expected to close at the end of August, with the winners drawn afterward via Zoom.
Whether you need a new Flying Scot or simply wouldn’t mind finding one in your driveway, this could be your chance!
For complete raffle details and ticket information, please visit the Flying Scot Sailing Association website.
The FSSA is a 501(c)(3). Your contribution qualifies as a charitable contribution to the extent permitted by law. If you need additional information on making the tax-deferred contribution, please contact FSSA Executive Secretary Courtney Waldrup, [email protected].
The EYC is saddened to share the news of the passing of Kate Hughes on July 20th, 2026. We hold her family and friends in our thoughts and hearts during this difficult time.
We invite you to read her obituary below as we remember and honor her incredible life.
What a wonderful evening at the Commodore’s Cocktail Party and Awards last night at Hidden Acres Farm!
It was a festive end-of-season celebration filled with good friends, great stories, and the much-anticipated EYC Awards announcements. We recognized racing series winners, outstanding volunteers, and the many people who make EYC such a special place.
Thank you to everyone who brought an appetizer to share, to our volunteers who helped make the night run smoothly, and to all who joined us to toast the season together. All ages were welcome, and the whole crew made it a memorable night of camaraderie and gratitude.
Last Lessons, Bunco Night & Book Club Special Events
Last Week of Sailing Lessons
The final Session F of sailing lessons wraps this week (August 10–14). These last sessions are a wonderful chance for sailors of all ages and levels to keep learning, practicing, and enjoying Eagle Harbor one more time.
Bunco Night – Saturday, August 22
Join fellow members in the clubhouse for Bunco. Come for the dice, stay for the conversation and community. Please see flyer for more details.
Book Club – Wednesday, August 26
Join us and the Ephraim Historical Foundation on August 26th @10:30 a.m. to discuss the book The Ephraim Yacht Club (1906-2006) by Linda and George Carey!
The EYC Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the clubhouse.
Come early and join us for our End-of-Session E Awards Picnic at noon—just pack a lunch! While you’re there, stop by the EYC pop-up shop to pick up some new swag, then stay for the Annual Membership Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Last Friday Night Races and Potluck-Friday, August 7th
Join us for the final Friday Night Races and Potluck. Bring a dish to share, gather on the dock with friends and family, and enjoy one more classic EYC evening as the sun sets over the harbor.
Commodore’s Cocktail Party and Awards- Saturday, August 8th
Join us on Saturday, August 8, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. for the Commodore’s Cocktail Party at the charming Hidden Acres Farm, located at 11128 Beach Road, Sister Bay.Parking is available in the lot just off Wildwood Road. If you’d prefer a lift to the barn, a golf cart will be on hand to whisk you there in style.
Let’s toast the end of the season together with good friends, great stories, and the much-anticipated EYC Awards announcements. All ages are welcome—bring the whole crew!
Please bring an appetizer to share. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water will be provided.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
We are looking for a few extra hands to help with this event. To volunteer sign-up HERE
It takes a village to run a regatta and the Ephraim Yacht Club members and other volunteers came through in flying colors! The competitors were full of compliments to EYC.
We would like to acknowledge the following for their contributions to a successful 121st Ephraim Regatta:
Race Committee: Brian Buzzell, PRO, John Archibald, Marta Fonseca, Cain Goettelman, Gordy Roberts, Rick Trester, Matt Winnacker, EYC Staff members Gus Braun, Calvin Hoag and Spencer Kirchner
Protest Committee: Fred Horowitz, Chief Judge, Bob Ahring, John Archibald
RC Boats: Cain Goettelman, Mike Lisle, Steve Sauter, Matt Winnacker
RC Equipment storage and delivery: Nancy Claypool, Geoff Werner, Matt Winnacker
Registration: Carol Fiedler
Scoring: Carol Claypool
Merchandise: Jorie Johansen, Chair, Sarah McCabe, Betsy Prete, Tava Wilson, Ellen Yamamoto
Welcome Party: Nancy Claypool, Chair, Appetizer Donors: Barb Aik, Kirk Brown, Nancy Claypool, Liz Dischner, Marta Fonseca, Liz Gheorghita, Emily and Woody Heidler, Kristy Hoag. Jennifer Ikeda, Ellen Kennelly, Jay Lott, Katie Lucey, Dan Mielke, Shireen Moore, Laura O’Rourke, Nancy Pillat
Breakfast / Lunch: Liz Dischner, Betsy Hoag
Donors for Breakfast and Lunch: Liz Dischner, Steve Sauter / Etailer
Housing for Visitors and RC: Barb Ziegler, Ryan Malmgren and Stacey Rieu, Nancy Claypool, Michael and Jennifer Faugust
The Ephraim Historical Foundation for kindly allowing us to temporarily store boats during the regatta
EYC director Penelope Whiteside and staff members Ben Dixner Young, Ellis Eichenseer Goerge Krischner, Spencer Kirchner, Henry Knight, Will Knight, Julia McCabe, Ellie Ottem, Charlie Sauter, Max Travnicek
The descendants of Katy and Raynor Sturgis for the support of the Sturgis Trophy, the Ellis and Carey families for the Pedar Knudson Trophy and Martha Sauter for the Charlie Sauter Trophy.
Regatta Chair: Jennifer Ikeda Faugust and Regatta Advisor: Nancy Claypool
EYC ReBRATta Fest – Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who came out for ReBratta Fest on August 1st!
EYC is grateful to Randy and Elizabeth Pyle for welcoming us to Pioneer Ranch. It was a spectacular venue for all generations to gather. We had approximately 300 guests- with plenty of room to visit and kids to play.
The Sister Bay Lions Club was a tremendous help providing brats, corn, and support for all the food. The Lions Club donations go towards scholarships for Gibraltar students. Please support them when you see their brat sales at festivals throughout Door County.
A big shout out to Edgewood Orchard Galleries and Ephraim Historical Foundation for letting us borrow their tables and chairs, and Steve Sauter for the Snickers Ice Cream Bars.
Thanks to the following volunteers for helping- Kristy Hoag- coordination and behind the scenes help!! Tim and Barb Aik, Fred and Debbie Brightbill, Suzanne Brennan, Marta Fonseca, Andrew and Lisa Gifford, Tim and Marsella Fults, Bill Hoag, Will Hoag, Penelope Hoag, Mike and Suzanne Lisle, Mike Lisle JR, Ben and Fran Morof, Tanner and Annika Munson, Scott Pearson, Gretchen Pearson, Marco and Betsy Prete, Addie Sidles, Skip and Sibylle Tasker, Peter Travnicek, Geoff and Claudia Werner. And the EYC staff for heavy lifting and tent set up.
We are so grateful for you all for a fabulous 2026 ReBRATta Fest!
It takes a village to run a regatta and the Ephraim Yacht Club members and other volunteers came through in flying colors! The competitors were full of compliments to EYC.
