Photo - BCaron
Left to Right:  Senior Vice-Commodore Patrick Flynn, Past Commodore Carolyn Weckesser,
Phil Giddings, VC Planning, Commodore Rick Humphrey, Rear Commodore Paul Brennan,
Bob Hedley, VC Marine and Axel Noriega, VC Finance. 
Absent - Cindy Sampson, VC Member Services.

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Monday evening's General Meeting was well attended again with the highlight of the evening being the election of new Board Members.  The posts of Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore Marine and Vice Commodore Finance were filled.
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Paul Brennan was acclaimed to the position of Rear Commodore and Bob Hedley was acclaimed to the position of VC Marine for a second term.  Axel Noriega was acclaimed to the position of Vice Commodore, Finance.
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A new Code of Conduct (as outlined in the Notice of Meeting) was accepted by the membership.

Photo - Alison Booz

Recommendations to the Board were made by members concerning a variety of subjects including; in the water winter storage of boats and a review of our club's reciprocal policy with other clubs.
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A Burgee from the La Salle Mariners Yacht Club (Windsor, Ont.) was presented to Rear Commodore Paul Brennan by Goran Bulut (Right).

- from Rear Commodore Paul Brennan

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                                                                                                                                                          Photos - BCaron

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HRUSHOWY, Christopher - Of Toronto, Ontario, passed away on the 18th of September, 2012.  Husband of Suzie Gibbs, father of Jeanne Rodeck, Laurie Bickle, and Neil Hrushowy, and grandfather of Kelly, Gregory, Tracey, Ian, Aidan and Anders.  Chris died peacefully after a long struggle with ALS.  Born in Brandon, MB, Chris travelled the world with family and on business, and savoured the opportunity to learn from wherever he went.  A renowned storyteller, Chris lived life most fully through the spoken word, and he always appreciated the value of a tall tale.  But no story was complete until he brought it back to the importance of family, the theme around which he built his life.  He will be missed for his warmth, humour and steadfast resolve.  There will be a private memorial for family and close friends, according to Chris's wishes.  No flowers, please.  Donations may be made to No Strings Theatre for Youth.

On Saturday, September 29th, all and sundry are invited to join
Debbie and Don on the Red Deck for Margaritas.  

Cocktails and light snacks will be served from 3:00 until they run out.  

 

Parrotheads and Non-Parrotheads will be equally welcome so come on by!

 

 

 

 

Cheers.

 

First I'd like to say that the rail yard is an important feature of ABYC.  One reason is the cost per boat for a boat that is stored in the rail yard is significantly less than the cost per boat for a boat that is stored in the crane yard.  Because about a third of the club fleet is stored in the rail yard, it provides a cost avoidance to the overall club expenses.  Secondly, those members that participate in pulling on the ropes have an opportunity to meet other members that they otherwise may not have met throughout the past season, and they can share stories and experiences and make new friends. 

 

 

Thanks to all who attended and a special thanks to our hosts for putting together such a fun and original evening.

 

Debbie and Don

 

To see additional photos of the Arabian Nights at RCYC by Don Sturgeon, click on the following link:

 

Arabian Nights 

 

LAST CLUB EVENT - THREE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH RACE COMMITTEE PLEASE


Please contact me of you are able to help.

Thanks
Calum

calum@hjfi.com
 

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The Summerville results contained a lot of ABYC boats.  Lively finished 5th in IRC1 while IRC2 was mostly ABYC boats led by Looney Tunes (2nd) Starwatch (3rd) followed by Merlin M2 and Desperado.

The PHRF WS fleet again was mainly ABYC boats with Double Time finishing 2nd and Magic Marker 3rd.  Short Bus followed in 4th place. 

Full results of the race can be viewed at:   Summerville Results

The birthdays of Club Members and Spouses seem to go by so quickly and we often don't hear of them until they are long past.  To compensate, a Monthly Birthday Club  will be held on the last Wednesday of each month for the next three months.  Chef Paul will offer a birthday dessert to anyone with proof of a birthday occurring at anytime within the month.  There is, of course, always the possibility that fellow members at the bar will add to the rewards if only in voice.

 

CG BASE PRESCOTT
MCTS PRESCOTT
MSOC GREAT LAKES
ROC C&A
SLSA ST. CATHARINES
SUPERINTENDENT AIDS TO NAVIGATION
TORONTO HARBOUR MASTER - PORT AUTHORITY

 

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

 

NOTSHIP C1938/12

 

VALID UNTIL CANCELLED [WRITTEN]

 

LAKE ONTARIO TORONTO HARBOUR CHART(S) 2085

THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE OF THE PORT OF TORONTO ADVISES MARINERS TO EXERCISE ADDITIONAL CAUTION WHILE IN SHALLOW WATERS, PARTICULARLY INSIDE THE WESTERN BEACHES BREAKWATER, WHERE MARINERS ARE REMINDED THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS SHALLOW WATERS IN THE AREA WITH THE DEEPER WATERS TENDING TO BE CLOSER TO THE BREAKWATER (SOUTH SIDE).

 

MARINERS SHOULD REFER TO CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE CHART 2085.

 

220119UTC/MCTS PRESCOTT/JCD

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AVNAV C1938/12

 

VALIDE JUSQU'À ANNULATION [ÉCRIT]

 

LAC ONTARIO PORT DE TORONTO CARTE(S) 2085

 

LE CAPITAINE DU PORT DE TORONTO AVISE LES NAVIGATEURS DE FAIRE PREUVE DE  

 

PRUDENCE EN NAVIGANT LES EAUX PEU PROFONDES, SURTOUT À L'INTÉRIEUR DU BRISE LAME DE WESTERN BEACHES, OÙ NOUS RAPPELONS AUX NAVIGATEURS QU'IL Y A DE NOMBREUX ENDROITS D'EAU PEU PROFONDE DANS CES ENVIRONS AVEC DES EAUX PLUS PROFONDES PLUS PRÈS DU BRISE LAME (COTÉ SUD).

 

LES NAVIGATEURS DEVRAIENT FAIRE RÉFÉRENCE À LA CARTE 2085 DU SERVICE HYDROGRAPHIQUE DU CANADA.

 

 
The yard will be marked with cradle and other haulout locations on Saturday October 6 starting at approximately 8:30 AM.  The marking of the cradle locations will be complete by approximately noon.  Vehicles are not permitted in the main parking lot or the lower parking area behind Blue dock, and the yard will be closed to prevent access while the markings are being placed.  Club members are requested to remove their vehicles Friday night.  For those unfamiliar with the process, the marks for the cradle locations in the main yard consist of either spray-painted bulls eye targets and letters, or spikes with steel washers and pink ribbons.  The steel washers have letters on them that correspond to particular boats.  The spikes are driven flush with the ground to prevent damage to car tires; please do not remove them.  Markings along Blue Wall, in the Drysail Area and the Coatsworth Cut consist of spray-painted letters and hash marks that correspond to the cradle center lines.  Additionally, the rail area will be marked with spray-painted lines and short wood stakes to denote the limits of the crane boat storage area.  These marks are very important as we must not place the boats too close to the ways used by the railways.
 
The cradles for boats being hauled by crane will be laid out on Thursday, October 11.   The cradles will be laid out starting at 9:00 a.m..  Based on previous years' experience, the layout will be finished before 5:00 p.m..  While the cradles are being laid out, no vehicles will be admitted to the club.   All vehicles must be removed from the parking lots by 8:30 AM on the 11th.  Vehicles remaining on the grounds may be towed.
 
The crane haul plan is now complete.  I will post a copy of the yard haulout diagram in the window of the Club Office by this weekend.  Boats that will be hauled on Friday will be circled.  Do not assume that your boat is in the same location as it was last year:  We have many new boats in the fleet and the yard layout and haul order have been revised to accommodate them, with many other boats moving as a consequence.  Yard location is a function of displacement, draft, beam, crane capacity and overall logistics.
 
There are 20 boats being hauled with the hydraulic trailer this year.  All will be hauled on Friday, October 19 and all but one will be stored in the rail area.  Boats being hauled using the hydraulic trailer require blocking under their cradles to allow the trailer to slide under it and pick the cradle and boat up together.  Blocks should be 6 x 6 timber and a minimum of 6 (six) per cradle are recommended.  In addition, those boats whose yard position is close to the railway will be on sloping ground, so 1x2, 1x4 and 2x4 leveling wood and shims are strongly recommended.  The club has a supply of 6x6 blocks from last year and we will be cutting up Way 10 to make more.  However, owners are strongly encouraged to provide a supply for their own use.  Some cradles currently have steel "feet" made from I or square HSS shapes welded to them.  These serve the same purpose as blocks so if your cradle has 6 feet, you won't need wood blocks.
 
The boats that will be hauled by crane and moved by hydraulic trailer are as follows:
 
 
Leveling wood is strongly recommended for Time Bandit, Fantasy, Isogon, Mischief, Zephyr, Tasty Waves, Annie's Fantasea, Fat Cat, Blue Buccaneer, Wild Rice and Day Dream II.  If you have any questions about the requirements for this area, please contact me.
 
Haulout will start at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 19 for both the large and small cranes.  This will allow us to integrate the 20 boats being hauled by the hydraulic trailer into the overall plan and coordinate them with the crane moves.  It should mean a shorter Saturday.  The start time for the large crane is thus earlier than last year.  In addition, the small crane will start on Blue Wall rather than in the Drysail area, unlike past years.
 
Volunteers are requested for the cradle layout on October 11.  The club will provide lunch and all time counts towards club work hours.  Although the layout will take most of the day, please feel free to come out even if you can only participate for half the day:  it is a fairly physical activity and the more help, the better.
 
Please mark the lifting points for your boat either on the toe-rail or on the side of the hull immediately below it.  This is where the crews will position the slings prior to lifting your boat.  Small ABYC stickers are available for this purpose from the club office.  If you are unsure as to where the marks should go, please feel free to contact me and I will help you.  Proper identification of the lifting points for your boat will prevent damage to through-hull fittings, shafts, and propellers. Although the dock crews are very experienced and knowledgeable, and the owners will be asked to okay the lifting points at haulout, the ultimate responsibility lies with you, the owner.  Your cooperation is appreciated.
 
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
 
If you have any questions about the crane haulout, please feel free to contact me directly.

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Owners of boats stored in the Dinghy area are reminded that all boats must be moved from that area by October 1, 2012.  If you don't take your boat home, there is space available in Bay Belle Park.