The EYC is saddened by the passing of EYC member Elizabeth (Betsy) Revenaugh. Betsy was a passionate and positive person who loved Door County. Having learned to sail and windsurf as a teenager, Betsy took EYC’s Adult Sailing Class with enthusiasm. Along with her daughter, Elli, who took lessons for years, she enjoyed spending time on the dock. She will be dearly missed.
The EYC offers their condolences to Betsy’s family and friends. Betsy’s obituary can be found HERE
Speaking of summer, the Ephraim Yacht Club is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023 summer season. If interested, please send your resume, including sailing and powerboat experience, references, date of birth, current year in school, available dates for work, and contact information to Hugh Haggerty at [email protected].
SAILING INSTRUCTOR
Sailing Instructor duties include teaching sailing lessons, running races, mentoring dock assistants and students, and working dock. Other duties include general clubhouse duties, member assistance, and equipment care and maintenance.
Applicants should be experienced small boat sailors with a solid sailing resume, including instruction and racing. Instructors are required to have US Sailing Level I Instructor or higher, current CPR/First Aid AED, and SafeSport certificates prior to employment. Sailing Instructors should expect to work approximately 35 to 40 hours per week. Applicants must be have reached their 16th birthday by December 31st, 2023.
DOCK ASSISTANT
Dock Assistant duties include keeping the dock and clubhouse facilities clean and properly equipped, and assisting members. Applicant should be able to properly use equipment to assist in launching and storing boats and associated equipment. Qualified individuals may support running races. Dock assistants are required to have current CPR/First Aid and SafeSport certifications prior to employment.
Dock Assistants should expect to work approximately 25-35 hours per week. Applicants must be have reached their 15th birthday by December 31st, 2023. Applicants under the age of 16 are required to have a WI child labor form.
Is anyone else counting down the days (132) until the 2023 summer season? Get ready to feel the warm breezes in Eagle Harbor and renew your EYC membership. Please check your email for the renewal notice sent on January 16th. If you do not see it, please check your spam folder and/or ask your partner to check their email and spam.
When renewing your membership, please check that your address, email and telephone numbers on your account are correct If no changes are needed, kindly leave everything formatted as is for the directory. If you noticed anything incorrectly listed on your Club Express account, please email [email protected] and let us know what needs to be added, corrected or deleted. We will make the changes to your account to verify your information is formatted correctly for the printed directory.
If you need assistance in anyway, please email Lisa Gifford at [email protected]
Early Bird rates for 2023
Senior membership dues $210
Single Membership dues $210
Family Membership dues $235
Student Membership dues $85
You may also mail a check payable to EYC. Please postmark by Feb 28th to take advantage of early bird rates and mail to:
May the memories of summer fun, friendships and follies keep you warm all winter long!
Summer 2023 EYC Staff Opportunities
Speaking of summer, the Ephraim Yacht Club is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023 summer season. If interested, please send your resume, including sailing and powerboat experience, references, date of birth, current year in school, available dates for work, and contact information to Hugh Haggerty at [email protected].
SAILING INSTRUCTOR
Sailing Instructor duties include teaching sailing lessons, running races, mentoring dock assistants and students, and working dock. Other duties include general clubhouse duties, member assistance, and equipment care and maintenance.
Applicants should be experienced small boat sailors with a solid sailing resume, including instruction and racing. Instructors are required to have US Sailing Level I Instructor or higher, current CPR/First Aid AED, and SafeSport certificates prior to employment. Sailing Instructors should expect to work approximately 35 to 40 hours per week. Applicants must be have reached their 16th birthday by December 31st, 2023.
DOCK ASSISTANT
Dock Assistant duties include keeping the dock and clubhouse facilities clean and properly equipped, and assisting members. Applicant should be able to properly use equipment to assist in launching and storing boats and associated equipment. Qualified individuals may support running races. Dock assistants are required to have current CPR/First Aid and SafeSport certifications prior to employment.
Dock Assistants should expect to work approximately 25-35 hours per week. Applicants must be have reached their 15th birthday by December 31st, 2023. Applicants under the age of 16 are required to have a WI child labor form.
Fall 2022 Edition of the Eagle’s Cry
The Fall 2022 issue of the EYC’s newsletter, the Eagle’s Cry, has been published, and the paper version was sent out to members’ mailboxes. The online version (in color!) can be viewed at EC Fall 2022
Historical Video featuring the EYC
This fall BD Thorp performed as his Great Uncle Ivan at Dearly Departed, a cemetery walk hosted by the Ephraim Moravian Church and the EHF. The performance includes a lengthy discussion regarding Thorp’s contributions to the EYC and includes photos of the EYC from the family’s collection. View the performance using this link https://youtu.be/9PdPiL90R9g
DONALD E. POLZIN- February 12, 1930 – September 14, 2022. THIENSVILLE/SISTER BAY
Intrepid EYC mariner, Donald Polzin was last seen suspended on a trapeze wire on his sporty 470 (US31) sailing out of Eagle Harbor into the sunset in September. Don Polzin, age 92, passed away September 14 in Thiensville after a battle with cancer. This was the first summer in 31 years that he missed being at his red cottage on Little Sister Road.
Don started to sail at the age of 42. He and his two sons learned the craft while competing in several regattas throughout the midwest. His first trip to Eagle Harbor was with his son in 1973 when they attended a regional 470 championship.
Upon retiring after a career as Theatre Arts Professor at Northern Illinois University, Don and his second wife, Jacquie, spent summers remodeling their cottage and sailing a series of boats: the 470 which he loved to single hand, a Buccaneer, a Laser and a windsurfer. He also raced with George Carey on George’s Flying Scott.
A Celebration of Life is planned for July 2023 in Ephraim, Wisconsin. Condolences can be sent to Jacquie Polzin at [email protected] or mailed to her at: 304 Madero Drive, Thiensville, WI 53092.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Door County Land Trust PO Box 65 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
The EYC would like to recognize Claudia Werner and Lauren Taylor as the recipients of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year and the 2022 Sportsmanship Award. These two individuals are always on the EYC Dock. Claudia volunteers in numerous capacities big and small including but not limited to the Laser Regatta, the Ice Cream Social, the EYC landscaping, and creating beautiful flower arrangements. Lauren could be seen on the dock getting ready to go sailing. She raced many nights for the EYC race series and in weekend regattas. She demonstrated great discipline and poise on the course and towards her fellow sailors. Congratulations to you both!!
Please come down to the dock on Saturday, September 3rd. The EYC is looking for volunteers to help with the end of season work day and clean-up. Please meet at the dock at 9:00 a.m. We are expected to be finished by noon.
Passing of Sue Christensen
Long-time EYC member and supporter, Suzanne Christensen passed away on August 24, 2022. We extend our deepest condolences to Sue’s family and friends. A link to Sue’s obituary can be found here Sue Christensen
While we wish we could hold onto those summer vibes a little longer, we must say goodbye to those lovely days on the dock. Next Saturday, September 3rd the EYC is looking for volunteers to help with the end of season work day and clean-up. Please meet at the dock at 9:00 a.m. We are expected to be finished by noon.
Serving Dishes from Commodore’s
There are several unclaimed serving dishes from the Commodore’s party. If one of these dishes is yours, please contact Lisa Forsman for pick-up.
There are several unclaimed serving dishes from the Commodore’s party. If one of these dishes is yours, please contact Lisa Forsman for pick-up.