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EYC’s Learn to Sail Program and Racing Series Update

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New Class for 2024

Summer is almost here and the Learn to Sail program will kick off  on Monday, June 10th!  We offer lessons from Beginners to advanced and everything in between, including a  power boating  and adult lessons.

Do you have a sailor  who loves the 420/RS Tera or maybe a water rat who wants to improve their  racing skills?  Perhaps, you have a sailor looking for a more challenging course?

Intro to Racing is an ideal course for intermediate or advanced students who are excited to move FAST(er)! This course is coached by an accomplished college sailor (Hobart and William Smith College), Frances Depke, who is new to our staff this year. This course will be primarily taught in our 420 Fleet, or depending on the weight and size of the sailor, in our RS Teras, a perfect boat that is particularly suited for sailors looking to transition out of Optis.

Frances will guide students through the intricacies of effective racing strategy and tactics, offering insights that go beyond the basics. Unlike any other EYC course, this course includes common starting techniques, cover vs. fleet splitting decision making, and leveraging racing rules to your advantage. Sailboat racing opens doors to lifelong opportunities across various age groups and levels, from youth and high school competitions to collegiate and beyond. “Intro to Racing” serves as an invaluable stepping stone for honing competitive skills, setting sail towards a future filled with thrilling challenges and victories on the water.

EYC Weekly Race series

The EYC offers a weekly race series for our members to put their knowledge into action!  Our weekly race series hosts a different fleet in the evenings on Mondays(Opti’s and Scots), Tuesdays(420’s and Lasers), Thursdays(Opti’s and RS Teras)) and  Friday s(420’s and Lasers) and in the morning on Saturdays(Flying Scots).  We kick off our racing series on Saturday, June 16th with our Flying Scot fleet.

Many sessions are  full or filling up fast!

These sessions are currently full:

Beginner 1: B morning, B1 morning, B2 morning, B2 afternoon, C morning, C2 morning, D1 morning, D2 morning, F morning. For Beginner 2: B1, C1, C2 D1 all morning,  Intermediate: B2, C2 morning , Adventure Sailing: B2 afternoon, D2 and E morning.

Don’t wait! We have limited availability for Beginner 1 and 2 in June, Adventure Sailing in  June and July.  If you are looking for a  particular lesson type or session check availability in our afternoon sessions. Sign up for lessons with this link Sailing Lessons

Counting the days until we…

See you on the dock!!

 

 

 

Racing, Opening Social and Fyr Bal Pancake Breakfast

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EYC Weekday Series

EYC racing starts on Saturday, June 10th. We have 5 different Fleets, Optis, RS Teras, 420s, Lasers and Flying Scots.  The EYC weekday series is open to all members and club boats can be used.  Boat Draw occurs one hour before race time.

With the addition of the RS Tera fleet, we have made changes to the race schedule, please take note.

Monday: 420/Opti

Tuesday: RS Tera/Laser

Thursday: Opti/Flying Scot

Friday: Laser/420

Saturday: Flying Scot

For more information check our website using this link EYC Racing/Regatta For any questions or if you are interested in volunteering to help grow our racing program, please reach out to Woody Heidler [email protected]

Opening Social

EYC Opening Social will be held on Saturday, June 10, 5:30pm on the dock!  All adult members welcome.  Blessing of the fleet ceremony begins  at 5:30 p.m. followed by a remembrance of members who have passed at 5:45 p.m. The social begins at 6:00 p.m.

Beer, wine, Champagne and music provided. Please bring an appetizer to pass.  Sorry, no pets allowed.  Greeters, Bar Service and clean-up help needed. To volunteer, sign up HERE.

FYR Bal Pancake Breakfast

The EYC will once again be part of the FYR Bal Festival and will host the Pancake Breakfast at the Eprhaim Village Hall.   This is a fun way to be part of the Ephraim community, be involved with the EYC and support a great cause, Sailing Scholarships for Door County youth.  To Volunteer, sign up HERE

See you on the Dock!

EYC June events- ARM Scholarship Fundraiser, Opening Social

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The Ephraim Yacht Club is happy to announce

the 8th Annual EYC Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fundraiser!
Please join us in a stunning award-winning venue, with fabulous food by Door County Underground,
an open bar, music by George Sawyn, and most importantly, our amazing EYC members and friends!
The eighth annual Aaron R. Moore Scholarship Fundraiser
will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Northern Haus in Sister Bay 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
Together, we will have a great time while raising money to get our Door County kids back on the water!
Get your party clothes ready and be prepared for a wonderful evening together!
You won’t want to miss the EVENT of the summer!
Click below to reserve your spot today. Reservations close June 16th. 
For those unable to join us,
please consider supporting the Aaron R Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund in an alternative way.
Click below to find out how you can help junior sailors in our community. 

Support the Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund

The EYC Aaron R. Moore Scholarship Fund is a charitable fund of
The Door County Community Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3)public charity.

 

OPENING SOCIAL, REMEMBRANCE AND BLESSING OF THE FLEET

SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021

Please join us for our Blessing of the Fleet on the dock at 5:30 p.m.
We will pay tribute to our departed members with a remembrance at 5:45 p.m.

The Opening Social will begin at 6:00 PM. Wine, Beer and soft drinks will be served.

Please bring an appetizer to share. This is an adult only event.
We will also be introducing our 2021 EYC Staff.
Come down to celebrate the opening of our sailing season and
check out our restoration projects!

 

Thank you, cleaning crew!!

EYC’s Opening Clean-up day was a huge success!
We loved the buzz  on the dock as the many volunteers made quick work of all our opening tasks.
The can do spirit and sense of community is what makes this club work!
We truly appreciate each and everyone of our volunteers,
A special shout out  goes to the sailors from the Gibralter HS Sailing Team that came out to lend a hand!

We may be missing a few names but the following volunteers signed in:
Viviane Finck, Olivia Finck, Gordon Rowley, Skip Harsh, Ryan Fasshauer, Liz Graffagna, Brian Bartel, Kim Winburn, Finn Bartel, Nora Bartel, Leslie Waleffe, Steve Crane, Deb Crane, Jen Peterson, Lucy Peterson, Sarah Olson, Liz Dischner, Charlie Dischner, Bjorn Hooper, Jeffrey Smidt, Aria Nordahl, Kai Nordahl, Gary Moore, Bob Elvert, Jorie Johansen, Anton Johansen, Hayden Johansen, Toby Johansen, Vivi Sauter, Steve Sauter, Cain Goettelman, Brian Ritter, Hugh Haggerty, Spencer Olson, Abby O’Rourke, Jack O’Rourke and your commodore, Laura O’Rourke.
Again, Thanks to all of you who came out and helped get the EYC ready for the summer season.
See you on the Dock!!

Summer is Here! All hands on Deck!

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Many hands needed for Opening Day Clean-up!

Opening Day Clean Up this Saturday, May 29 9:00am.
Come one, come all- jobs for everyone from cleaning tables to moving boats.
Much of the work will be completed outdoors.
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” Helen Keller

Summer at the EYC

What are you most looking forward to this summer at the EYC?  Is it the weekly racing in a 420, Laser or Scot?

Is it jumping off the dock and swimming to the platform, Youth Activities, Bridge, Bunco,  or Friday night cookouts?

Your kids’ happy smiles as they return from sailing lessons? Is it watching the sunsets from Eagle Harbor?

Maybe it’s the ARM Fundraiser Gala and Auction on June 26th or the Ephraim Regatta on Aug. 7th?

We are looking forward to all those things and more!

Summer is here!

See you on the dock!!

 

 

Summertime, Summertime, Sum, Sum summertime

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Let’s get ready for Summer!

Yes, summer is upon us and we are beyond thrilled to kick-off the 2021  Season.
Here are some important dates to remember:
MAY 29–  Spring Clean- come on out and lend a hand to get the club ready for the summer.
Volunteers are needed to help get the club in “ship-shape”.   Please come at 9:00 a.m.
We will be cleaning and  organizing the clubhouse, docks, boats and equipment and
we anticipate being finished by 12:00p.m. There are jobs for all ages and abilities.
JUNE 1- The EYC officially opens for the season (cue the  pfd, sunglasses and boat shoes!).
JUNE 7- Bridge begins with open play at 1:00 p.m. An updated, 2021 EYC Summer Bridge
Information document has been posted on the website.  Please review  the document, as it contains
a change (since the Eagle’s Cry)regarding the 5- week bridge lesson series.

JUNE 14–  EYC Sailing Lessons begin with Session A.  Registration continues for all  sessions and the EYC dock will  soon be buzzing with activity so don’t delay, summer sailing lessons are filling up fast.   All the Beginner morning sessions are almost at capacity. Don’t forget, there are lots of options for all skill levels and ages!

Join the fun, learn new skills, meet new friends and make lasting friendships.  Sign up here-  https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EphraimYachtClub.

Questions? Email the Education Team: [email protected]

JUNE 26– Gala dinner and silent auction to benefit the EYC’s  Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship.   Northern Haus @ 6:30 p.m.  Get Ready! Ticket Registration coming soon.

Check the  CALENDAR on our website for all the dates and timings  of events, lessons
and activities for the summer season.
See you on the Dock!!

2021 Calendar of Events and the EYC Directory

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2021 Calendar-Lessons, Racing Schedule and Events

Can you feel the anticipation?? The snow and ice on Eagle Harbor is melting and we are excited about a full summer of activities at the EYC.  The  2021 Calendar of events, lessons and racing has been announced!  Our season kicks off with the club opening during Memorial Day weekend and runs through the end of September.  Our “Flagship” event, the 116th Ephraim Regatta, will begin August 7th.  Please check our website http://ephraimyc.wpengine.com for the full calendar of all activities, Learn to sail lesson schedule and racing series information.

Renew your membership  or join the EYC by April 1st (be a part of something awesome)

Don’t be left out! Renew your membership or join the EYC by April 1st to be included in the EYC directory. Renew or join here at  MEMBERSHIP . Nudge your squad and have them renew or join now.

Interested in Joining the EYC?  We have 5 levels of membership.  Looking for a great graduation gift? How about an EYC membership for the college grad?

Family: $225/yr ( member, spouse and children under 25 years old)
Senior and Senior Couples: $200/yr ( member or member spouse age 71 and over)
Single: $200/yr ( member age 25-70)
Young Adult: $50/yr (age 25-30) no initiation fee and limited membership benefits**

Student: $75/yr (age 24 and under) no initiation fee and limited membership benefits**
**no voting and no reciprocal club privileges

 If you need any assistance with your membership renewal or new membership registration please contact Lisa Gifford at:  [email protected]

EYC Directory  Hacks

When you renew your membership, please take the time to check all of your personal information to make sure everything is entered correctly, for yourself and your family members.  We would also greatly appreciate it if you would take the time to have your entry match the format detailed below.  This will  ensure all entries are uniform and formatted properly for the printer.  While this will be a little inconvenient right now, it will save the membership/directory volunteers hours in correcting the formatting later, which they would be forever grateful!

Here is what we’re looking for:

  • Phone numbers with area code in parenthetical format with a space and number with dashes, e.g.(920) 854-7107
  • Addresses with the direction abbreviated and thoroughfares spelled out, e.g. 10071 N. Water Street
  • States abbreviated in caps, e.g. WI
  • Only first letter caps, as in the above address, not 10071 N. WATER STREET; same with emails.
  • Post office boxes as P.O. Box (no space, just periods, between the first 2 letters, and a space after the second period)
  • If you have a spouse, make sure the Mailing Address name lists you both properly.
  • Delete duplicate emails for you and your spouse if they are not different, only the primary needs to have an email; same for phone numbers.

 

See you on the dock!!