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Passing of longtime member, Francine Roza
So long, farewell…until next Summer
The Summer 2021 season is coming to a close!
We had a great summer full of racing, lessons, events and social activities!! However as the days get shorter and the temps cool off here in Eagle Harbor, it’s time to close down the club.
Clean-Up Day- Saturday September 4th
Junior Activities 2021 wrap-up
EYC/EHF Scavenger Hunt
Our last event of the season was a wonderful night for all those that attended. Over 35 people were up for the challenge! 7 cars/teams departed from the EHF to quickly solve questions, take photos and return to EYC with the clock ticking! Thanks to Kathy Pentler and the staff at the EHF for working with Karen Bierman and Debbie Brightbill on the clues and questions for the event.Thank you to Lisa and Kevin Forsman along with Laura O’Rourke for the after party at EYC and a thank to Kim and Jenny Miller for providing delicious popcorn for the evening!
See you on the dock!
Passing of long time member, Bill Glenn
The EYC mourns the passing of William (Bill) Charles Glenn on Friday, August 20th at the age of 82. The EYC extends their condolences to the family of Bill, especially his wonderful wife, Mardi.
Bill’s obituary can be found here BILL GLENN
Oh what fun we had!!
Commodore’s 2021
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make this year’s Commodore’s Party at Hidden Acres Farm a night to remember!
We are extremely grateful to Tom Rehberger and the Hidden Acres Farm crew for their generous and gracious hospitality. We are especially appreciative of how well they accommodated the Commodore’s Party planning committee to help make it a very special evening for our EYC members.
Thank you to our amazing crew who came early, stayed late and over performed. Our ship would have stayed in the harbor without the special efforts of: Jenny Miller, Kim Miller, Kathy Pentler, Glenn Pentler, Paul Pillat, Di Taillon, Kathi Whiteside, Sean Amick, Janet Hart, Marsella Fults, Tim Fults, Mary Papenthien, Carol Fiedler, Marta Fonseca, Vivi Sauter, Debbie Brightbill, Doug Hambleton, Bob Richter, Rob Treleven, and Maggie Peterman. Our apologies if we have omitted someone’s name to this incredible list of volunteers!
Parking Lot/Golf Cart Driver: Thank you EYC staff for directing traffic and offering rides to all who needed a lift. Laura Thérien, Jackson Graham, Henry Morof and Max Gifford!
EYC Gear Saleswoman: Thank you Stephanie Richter for making the EYC gear available one last time. Can’t wait to see what’s in in the store in 2022! Great job Geoff Werner!
Thank you, Laura O’Rourke, Joanie Lewis and Woody Heidler for the EYC trophy presentations and series recognition!
Congratulations to Anna Taylor for winning this year’s Sportswoman of the Year!
Very special thank you’s:
Ephraim Historical Foundation for lending us three fabulous pop up tents! Ephraim Fire Department for lending us their Ice Cooler! Main Street Market for being the absolute best company to work with for all our beverages! FLS Banners in Sturgeon Bay for creating the most awesome street signs. Thank you Cain for your company’s excellent customer service and Terry Goettelman for bringing the signs to Fred and Co for easy pickup.
An extra, extra special thank you to Laura O’Rourke for her steadfast leadership as EYC’s Commodore during some unprecedented and challenging times.
Hats off to Nancy Pillat and Jeanne Papenthien for the most wonderful Commodores Party!! They made Hidden Acres the perfect venue for us to enjoy. Our thanks for a perfectly executed evening that brought together a large group to celebrate our Commodores old and new.
Men’s Night- Thursday, August 19th
Men’s Night Continues and will be hosted by Bob Richter. 2906 East Orchard Lane, Ephraim.
EYC/EYH Scavenger Hunt- Saturday, August 21st @6:00 p.m
- Sign up, and pay ($10), at EYHEYCScavengerhunt ASAP. Before Saturday please!
- Designated drivers, with vehicles that seat 5 or more, are needed. Please contact Kathy Pentler to volunteer (262) 893-5699
- Start at EHF and finish at EYC. BYOB for after-party and awards.
- Meet at the Anderson Barn – 3060 Anderson Lane NO LATER THAN 6:00. Rain or Shine!
Summer Racing Results
Use this link to see the final results from the EYC summer racing series. https://docs.google.com/document/
Thank you to Laura O for ordering all of the trophies and Henry Morof for being our PRO.
Bunco and Bridge
The last Bunco of the season will be on Monday, August 23rd @ 7:00 p.m. The Bridge season will continue through until the end of September.
Safe travels for all our EYC members! Let loose the bowlines and point your bows towards fall. See you all on the dock next summer!
Say it ain’t so- August is here and the end is near!
EYC Merchandise- Last Chance on Friday morning!
EYC Annual Meeting of the Members-Saturday, August 14th @ 9:00 a.m.
Commodore’s Party- Saturday, August 14th @ 6:00 p.m.
Time to cross the Finish Line in style! Join fellow sailors & crew to celebrate the end of the 2021 season at the Commodore’s Party this Saturday @ Hidden Acres Farm, Sister Bay.
Donations welcome. We’re hoping you will still feel inclined to be kind. Donations always help offset EYC expenses.
Click this LINK to view the Commodore’s Invitation for all the details.
- All Ages Welcome!
- Care to drop off your appetizers before you park! A crew will be waiting to grab your dish at the entrance of Hidden Acres on Beach Road as you drive around to park!
- Special close-up parking spots will be available for our land challenged seniors experiencing a bit of “sea legs!” Please let us know you are coming so we can save a spot. Email Jeanne or Nancy at [email protected] or [email protected].
- Golf cart rides available from the parking lot for anyone else that needs assistance.
- There is PLENTY of open air and outdoor space at the Commodore Party Venue and we hope to see everyone there:)
Bunco on Monday nights
We will still be playing Bunco on Monday nights at the clubhouse on Monday, August 16th and Monday, August 23rd. Hang out, have fun, and meet old and new friends. 7:00 p.m. at the upper level in the clubhouse.
EYC/EYH Scavenger Hunt- Saturday, August 21st @6:00 p.m
- Sign up, and pay ($10), at Ephraim.org ASAP. Yes, before the day of the event! Organizers expect a large group and need to assign teams before the event starts.
- Designated drivers, with vehicles that seat 5 or more, are needed. Please contact Kathy Pentler to volunteer (262) 893-5699
- Start at EHF and finish at EYC. BYOB for after-party and awards.
- Meet at the Anderson Barn – 3060 Anderson Lane NO LATER THAN 6:00. Rain or Shine!
Ephraim Regatta
PRO: A big thanks to Dan Goldberg for being our principal race officer and helping run a smooth regatta. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Race Committee:
Thank you to Eric and Karyn Herndon for donating their time and use of their boat as our signal boat. Thank you to Lisa Gifford, Laura O’Rourke, Tom Salkowski, Dean Marlin, John Peterson, Deanna Peterson and Steve Crane
Judges:
Thank you to Barb and Bob Ziegler for letting us use their power boat as the judges boat on Saturday and Steve Sauter for the use of his boat on Sunday. A big Thank you to Fred Horwitz for being our chief judge and to John Archibald and Bob Aring for serving on the jury.
Dock:
Thank you to Fred Lewis, Jack O’Rourke, Gordon Rowley and Hugh Haggerty for helping get boats in the water quickly
EYC Staff:
A big thanks to our EYC staff that has helped get the dock cleared off and the clubhouse cleaned up as well as helped all racers on the dock. Thank you also to Sarah Olson for helping get the EYC boats in racing order.
Housing: Thank you to Steve and Jessica Sauter for housing some of our race committee.
Ephraim Foundation:
Thank you to the Ephraim Foundation for allowing us to store boats at the Olga Dana Green across the street.
Regatta Welcome Party:
A big Thank you to Stacey and Ryan for supplying drinks for the regatta party. Thank you to everyone who helped by bringing food and helping setup / clean up.
Ephraim Regatta Party:
We are super grateful to Bill and Heather Anderson for letting us use Maxwelton Braes for our Ephraim Regatta Party and to Will Anderson for bartending. Additional Thank You’s to the Maxwelton Braes and Thyme Cuisine staff and the EYC volunteers who helped with setup, serving, and clean up and for creating such a successful party.
Scoring:
Thank you Carol Claypool for doing the regatta scoring and helping with the NOR and SI’s.
Trophies:
Thanks to Cain Goettleman and FLS Banners for creating the beautiful trophy bags
Registration:
Grateful to Carol Fiedler for running registration and check in
Lunches / Food:
Thanks to Liz Dishner for organizing all of our lunches and the breakfast bar. Further gratitude to Marsella Fults for helping pickup sandwiches and Debby Heidler for helping hand out lunches.
Nancy Claypool:
Thank you for advising Emily and I and answering all questions throughout the year as we worked to put this event on, as well as storing all of the regatta marks and flags!
Geoff and Claudia Warner for the beautifully designed regatta shirts and helping setup for the welcome party
Results can be found here:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=22430&show_crew=1
What a wonderful and safe summer we have had at the EYC! The EYC recognizes the upward trend of more Covid cases with the Delta variant. When participating in EYC events, each member’s choice to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status is respected.
Passing of longtime member, Florence McMillan
Ephraim Regatta Weekend is Here
“There will always be an Ephraim Regatta!”
116th Ephraim Regatta
Welcome to all racers! The Ephraim Regatta will take place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Come on down to the dock to watch the races and cheer on your favorite crew! No EYC Races will be held on Friday, as we will be welcoming racers for the Regatta.
Merchandise sales will be taking place during Regatta weekend, Friday 9:30-1:30, Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00p.m.-12:00p.m. This will be your last chance to purchase EYC Gear this year.
Ephraim Regatta Party
Please join us this Saturday, August 7th from 6 pm to 9 pm at Maxwelton Braes Lodge for our first ever Ephraim Regatta Party! We will have brats, burgers, hot dogs, sweet corn on the cob, coleslaw and pasta salad. Beer and soda included in the ticket prices. Max’s signature Bay Breeze (pineapple, cranberry, and vodka), Dark N’ Stormy’s, and wine will be available at our outside cash bar. Other drinks available at the inside bar.
Party entrance will be located on the East (left) side of the building The party will go on rain or shine!
Men’s Night Continues- Thursday, August 5th
This week’s Men’s night will be hosted by Paul Heim at his farm starting at 6:30 p.m. Windridge Farm, 2797 German Rd., Ephraim.
Welcome Session F Sailors: August 9th – 13th
WooHoo! Session F, IT IS FINALLY YOUR WEEK TO SHINE! You have waited all summer and now it’s time to get after it. Parents, Session F has ONE remaining spot available in the last Beginner class of the summer. If interested in signing up your sailor for the one week Beginner sailing class, DO NOT DELAY, Click here:https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EphraimYachtClub
Questions? Email the Education Team- [email protected]
Parents of children enrolled in Session F please check your emails for information from the EYC education committee for everything you need to know for your week of sailing.
Summer 2022 is around the corner in 9 months, the EYC Education Team and Staff will be looking forward to welcoming our sailors back on the dock!
“The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails”.
Last Junior Activity, Wednesday August, 11th
Next Wednesday will be the last Junior Activity of the season. Thanks to Susanna Mortara for coordinating. We couldn’t have done it without her. We hope the kids had a blast and are already thinking about next summer. Thanks to all the parents who came out and helped Susanna and our instructors make Wednesday nights extra special.
Annual Membership Meeting -August 14th 9:00 a.m.
The EYC annual membership meeting will take place at the clubhouse. Come and hear updates from the board.
Commodore’s Party – August 14th, 6:00 p.m.
EYC/EHF Scavenger Hunt- Saturday, August 21st @ 6:00 p.m.
The EYC and EHF have teamed up again for another Adult Scavenger Hunt. Save the Date for Saturday, August 21st @6:00 p.m. at the Anderson Barn Museum. Tickets are $10 and are available at http://www.ephraim.org Come meet new friends and test your knowledge of Ephraim!
See you on the Dock!
Do knot miss out! Check out all the things going on at the EYC!
Get in on the thrill of racing: sail, volunteer, or come out and watch the action! Sign-up for the last lessons of the season and get ready to toast to the end of the year.
Women’s Regatta- August 2nd
The Women’s Regatta will be held on Monday, August 2nd at 6PM. Boat draw will take place at 5PM.
Skippers meeting is at 5PM. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in racing, need a skipper, or need a crew.
116th Ephraim Regatta -August 7th & 8th
The Ephraim Regatta is fast approaching! The boat draw will take place on Friday, July 30th at 12:00PM. All interested parties need to email [email protected] prior to July 29th at 12:00PM to request to be in the boat draw. Register before Friday, July 30th to receive a discount. You can register with this link: EphraimRegattaRegistration
Volunteers needed for the Regatta
We are still looking for a few good volunteers to help run a smooth regatta. If you are at all interested in helping in any of the following categories, please email [email protected].
- Strong individual to help on mark set boat
- Race committee member
- Provide signal boat / drive signal boat for race committee. Bathroom is preferred!
Ephraim Regatta Party -August 7th
Please join us from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Maxwelton Braes Lodge (7680 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202) for our Ephraim Regatta party! This event is open to all racers, EYC members, and guests! Adults are $20, Kids ages 6 – 11 are $10, and children under the age of 5 are free! We will have brats, burgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob along with beer and soda provided with your entry fee. Cash bar will also be available.
We are also still looking for volunteers to help with the Ephraim Regatta party. Sign up here: EphraimRegattaPartyVolunteers .
Welcome Session E Sailors: August 2 -6
Session E Sailors– This is your week to shine! Come ready to sail.
Whether you are ready to advance to the next level or are working through your existing sailing level, Session E offers opportunities for everyone. There are still a few available spots in the Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Powerboat Skills, Adventure Sailing and Adult Sailing Classes.
Parents, there are only two spots available in the Beginner one week class starting August 9th – 13th. This is the last opportunity to learn to sail this summer. To register your sailor, please click here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EphraimYachtClub.
Questions? Email the Education Team- [email protected]
Parents of children enrolled in Session E please check your emails for information from the EYC education committee for everything you need to know for your week of sailing.
Private Sailing Lessons are available. Please call EYC Club Director, Spencer Olson, for available times. Club office number: 920-854-7107 and Email [email protected]
Commodore’s Party – August 14th
Get that summertime feeling at the EYC!
Get your dose of water, sun and wind at the EYC!
Here are the many things going on this week at the club and
plan ahead for August!
Men’s Night on the deck- Thursday, July 22nd
This week, we would like to kick off a weekly gathering for the men of the EYC. On Thursday, July 22nd, Jack O’Rourke will host on his deck-10645 Meadow Lane, Sister Bay. Come on down! There will be Shish Kabobs grilling and everybody chilling! BYOB
EYC Laser Regatta July 24th & 25th
116th Ephraim Regatta -August 7th & 8th
The Ephraim Regatta is fast approaching! Be sure to register by Friday, July 30th to receive a discount on your registration. You can register with this link: EphraimRegattaRegistration
We are still looking for a few good volunteers to help run a smooth regatta. If you are at all interested in helping in any of the following categories, please email [email protected].
- Strong individual to help on mark set boat
- Race committee member
- Provide signal boat / drive signal boat for race committee. Bathroom is preferred!
Ephraim Regatta Party -August 7th (formerly Bratfest)
Please join us from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Maxwelton Braes Lodge (7680 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202) for our Ephraim Regatta party! This event is open to all racers, EYC members, and guests! Adults are $20, Kids ages 6 – 11 are $10, and children under the age of 5 are free! We will have brats, burgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob along with beer and soda provided with your entry fee. Cash bar will also be available.
We are also still looking for volunteers to help with the Ephraim Regatta party.
Please sign up at the link below if you are available!
EphraimRegattaPartyVolunteers only the name and phone number sections are editable by users.
Women’s Regatta- August 2nd
The Women’s Regatta will be held on Monday, August 2nd. Skippers meeting is at 5PM. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in racing, need a skipper, or need a crew.
EYC Weekly Racing Series- Tuesdays (Optis/Lasers), Thursdays (Scots/Optis), Fridays (Lasers/420’s), Saturdays (Scots) and Sundays (420’s)
Parents, encourage your young sailer to race in the weekly regattas. The weekly regattas are a great way to hone those new sailing skills on the race course. For the week night regattas, boat draw starts promptly at 5pm and on Saturdays boat draw is 9:oo a.m. and Sundays boat draw is at 12:00 p.m.
Questions? ask any EYC instructor! The weekly regattas are open to all EYC sailors!
Welcome Session D Sailors: July 19th – 30th and Welcome Session D2 Sailors: July 26 – 30th
Welcome Back Session D Sailors- We will see you back on the dock to refine your new found sailing skills.
Session D2 Sailors– It’s your time to shine! Come ready to sail.
D1 Adventure Sailors, do you want to continue the fun? Come on back for another session! We have a new session of Adventure Sailing in D2 and spaces in Session E.
Whether you are ready to advance to the next level or are working hard through your existing sailing level, Session E offers opportunities for everyone. There are a few available spots in the Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Powerboat Skills, Adventure Sailing and Adult Sailing Classes. Don’t delay, register to sail here. https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EphraimYachtClub
Questions? Email the Education Team- [email protected]
Parents of children enrolled in the one week Session D2 please check your emails for information from the EYC education committee for everything you need to know for your week of sailing.
Commodore’s Party – August 14th
last event on EYC’s calendar to say farewell to friends and enjoy the new venue at Hidden Acres Farm.
We hope to see you there. Click this link to view the Commodore’s Invitation for all the details.
Ladies PotLuck wrap-up
A little rain did not deter the crew organizing the EYC Ladies PotLuck from putting a fun event!! A big thank you goes to Debbie Brightbill, Nancy Treleven and the extra helping hands that made the night so wonderful.