It’s here, the biggest party of the year! It’s time to gather your friends, make your reservation and join us for a fun filled evening on April 9th. You can sip a martini, bid on the many fabulous silent auction items, and dance to the music of Old Blue Eyes (aka Frank Sinatra) as presented by Dave Impey and his Martini Trio.
The Lake Forest Club will be transformed into the best 1960’s nightclub ever, with Chef Luke preparing standing roasts for the carving station along with other famous culinary delights that would make the Chairman’s mouth water!
Let’s keep those D.C. kids on the water — the Olympics are never more that a few years away! Join us for the 4th annual EYC Aaron R Moore Sailing Scholarship Fundraiser.
As parts of the country begin to thaw, thoughts turn to summer. The 2016 Lesson Schedule and Registration details are now available on the EYC website (www.eyc.org/lessons.) The sailing season is short in Ephraim. Memorial Day is less than three months away. Now is an excellent time to dust off those textbooks and report cards, watch sailing videos with your student, find some local college or high school races, attend a seminar, or sail over Spring Break.
New in 2016
Beginner Full Day: A one week, full day Beginner class will be offered once in June and once in August. The same curriculum will be followed as in the two week class. Students will be supervised by staff over the lunch hour at the club. Perfect for those with limited time in Door County.
Intro to Lasers: Students who have passed the Beginner class can now continue to improve their single-handed dinghy techniques by moving directly to the Laser using the EYC’s new Laser 4.7 rigs. The Laser 4.7 is a smaller rig on the standard Laser hull, allowing students as light as 77 pounds to transition from Optis to Lasers. Students will learn to rig and sail a Laser in a range of wind conditions. This is an ideal opportunity to accelerate and further develop helmsmanship and boathandling skills in the largest one-design class widely raced in high school, college, Junior Olympics and Olympics. We look forward to introducing our younger sailors to the Laser this summer!
Also new this year,student memberships must be purchased before registering for class via Club Express. Please contact Jodi Hoyerman at [email protected] for a discount code before purchasing the student membership. Prices for classes remain the same as in 2015, so take advantage of our excellent staff and course options. We look forward to seeing you at the club!
Any questions regarding classes or registration? Please contact [email protected].
Open Play Bridge, Couples Bridge, and Bridge Lessons
In 2016, EYC members are again invited to play bridge in the EYC clubhouse starting in June. Follow this linkto see see the bridge schedule, to print the signup sheet for bridge lessons, and for more information. Or, go to www.eyc.org and click on “2016 Bridge Info and Registration.” Bridge lesson spots are limited, and signup is first come, first served (based on the postmark date of your tuition check and registration). If you have questions about EYC bridge, contact Bridge chairperson Suzanne Lisle [email protected]
Thanks to all of you who have already renewed your membership! For those of you who tried but got a broken link, that’s on me. Here’s the corrected link to renew your membership.
Reminder: Renewal “office hours” are today.
If you are having trouble, or just hate technology and prefer to renew over the phone, give Jodi Hoyerman a call at (920) 421-1652 between 1-4 pm CST today or any Sunday in February.
Have you renewed your membership yet? Membership renewal is off to a great start with a quarter of our members already renewing their memberships during the past 2 weeks. The “Early Bird” discount continues through February. Follow the link and login with your username and password.
Renewal office hours: Do you need help with your renewal? Jodi Hoyerman has generously offered to hold “EYC Office Hours” on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm, through February. If you have questions or want help with your renewal, mark your calendar and give her a call at (920)421-1652 one sunday. She will be happy to assist you over the phone with your renewal and answer your membership questions.
Sailing team in need of dry suits. If you’re cleaning out those closets, and happen to find an old dry suit that you no longer need, the Gibraltar high school sailing team will gladly take it off your hands (in any condition). Email me (Marguerite) at [email protected].
Even though the EYC is covered in ice, planning is underway for the 2016 season. Please click on this Save the Date for the Fourth Annual EYC Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 9th in Lake Forest, Illinois. Look for your invitation to come through Punchbowl in early March. Unleash your inner “Rat Pack “ and join us for a fabulous swinging good time!
Once again, Joanie Lewis is hosting a New Year’s Eve Open House this Thursday, December 31st. Drop by the Lewis home at 3026 Anderson Lane, Ephraim from 6:00pm-10:00pm to ring in the new year. All are welcome!
Renewal Season
Mid January begins our membership renewal season. Once again, our club will offer the “Early Bird” discount for renewals from mid January through February. Please contact [email protected] if you have questions about your membership.
Summer Employment
The EYC is now accepting applications for Junior and Senior instructors. This year, EYC lessons are offered from June 20 through August 13, 2016. Instructors need US Sailing Level 1 certification, minimally. These courses are offered in the spring around the country. If interested, please send an email, including your sailing experience, and resume to Commodore Sibylle Tasker at [email protected] by January 31, 2016.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our fellow members, Edward “Gene” Graham on Saturday evening, December 19th.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10:30am at the First Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Additional details can be found at www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
Most of us are a part of the EYC because we love sailing, being on the water, and Ephraim. This week, we are thankful for the “so much more” that makes up our EYC summers~
the life long friendships that extend beyond the clubhouse and between the generations
the smiles
the pure fun on Wednesday nights
seeing a beginner “get it” for the first time
friendly competition
the many who work the behind the scenes
following a student from beginner to college racer
catching the joy of mastering the bowline or docking
the spirit of sharing tips and strategies among competitors
the confidence built from tackling high winds
burgers on the grill
pulling together when a challenge arises
sunsets on the dock
The list could go on and on. We are thankful that the EYC is a part of our lives and thankful for those generations before us and alongside us who have invested so much time and effort to keep this lovely enterprise going. A special thanks to the parents and grandparents of all our students, the students themselves, and of course, the staff, who are the heartbeat of the lesson program.
Best wishes,
The EYC Education Committee
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