GEORGE COYLES TUNE-UP RACE

 Commodore's Ball May 7th, 21st, then the 4th of June + May 28th if not sold out

 

 

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ABYC received the following from Alexandra Jonsson, widow of ABYC Senior Member John Hamilton who passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

 

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The first "real" cruise of the season, to CBYC on May 17-19, was a wonderful success.  Despite the cold and unpredictable weather, more than 50 people on 21 boats made their way to the Bluffs and shared a spaghetti dinner prepared by co-hosts Diane Schulman and Peter Woodall (Saratoga) and Tina and Danno Heimann (Solitude).  In fact, dinner was so good on Saturday, it was repeated on Sunday!  (Leftovers were distributed....)

Although the weather both Saturday and Sunday was cold and rainy, the skies cleared and the sun shined just in time for dinner both days.  Great planning!!

Photos - Danno Heimann

Cruisers were pleased to welcome new members Judy and Mitch Wine and their dog Jesse (Away), Patrizaia and Victor Schulthesis and their children Letizia and Quirin (Jolly Rog), and Jen and Fred Braches (Double Dutch).

We, as usual, thank CBYC for their hospitality and all their help to make our cruises to their club such a pleasure.

Diane Schulman and Peter Woodall, Saratoga
Tina and Danno Heimann, Solitude
 
Additional photos of the cruise to CBYC can be viewed at the following link:

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aboard a Hunter 39 

Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club and Humber Sailing & Powerboating Centre are pleased to partner in offering a C.Y.A. Intermediate Cruising course at ABYC.  The content of the Intermediate Cruising Standard is extensive and includes items such as:

• Cruise planning and preparation
• Extended passage making
• Making landfall
• Dead reckoning
• Chart work and entering unknown harbours

This course allows the student to apply the skills from their Basic Cruising, VHF, Coastal Navigation and Electronic Navigation experience in a live-aboard setting.  The five day course is designed to have fun, learn, vacation and gain valuable sailing experience.  This is all done on the beautiful waters of Lake Ontario.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

416-699-5777 

 

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Members walked to the south wall and got a ride back, or they got a ride over and walked back to the club. They brought their kids, they brought their dogs, and they brought chili.  People piled on friends boats and about fifteen plus or minus hardy skippers left dock the Saturday after launch and travelled the distance to tie up or raft off at the South Wall.

 

While we have Prince Charles and Camilla to thank for the repairs to the wall their absence did not inhibit the revelry . It was anything but chilly.  What a glorious spring day, with nary a cloud in the sky.

 

The Chili Cook Off entrees were devoured by the 50 some people in the hungry shore party with all offerings being given 5 stars.  Special nods go to "Moonwind's" Don Jackson and his entry "Mexicali Rose" followed by "Grace's" Tom Warrilow and Stacey and their "Made at ABYC" special.  "Jaftica's" Don Sturgeon and Debbie Dockray took home the "It Ain't Chili" prize for their Jerk Chicken (yes, there were a few chickens harmed in the making of their recipe).

 

Very special thanks go to "C-Turtle's" Chris Kennedy who took over with late notice to run the show.

 

The Cruising Committee

  

Photo - Roger Marsh

 

For more photos of the South Wall Cruise, click on the link:

 

 

South Wall Cruise Photos by Roger Marsh
 

 

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The 2013/2014 Winter Lecture Series concluded on Thursday May 8th when 35 eager members turned out on a chilly evening for a hands on Rig Tuning session lead by Sailing Chair Brian Chapman.  Those who attended agreed that it was worth standing around in the cold to learn how better to trim their rigs.

 

Over the course of the 7 lectures collections were taken and people were asked to donate a Toonie or more if they enjoyed the evening.

 

In total about 350 people attended the lectures and we were able to raise $690.15!

 

Thank you to everyone for your generous support.

 

The money was allocated as follows:

 

Canadian Wildlife Federation in support of the work of Damian Foxall our January speaker who serves as an Ambassador for CWF--$100

Junior Sailing Program-$295.07

Corinthian Fund--$595.08

 

The 2014/2015 Toonie Thursday lecture series will begin on the 2nd Thursday in November.  We look forward to seeing everybody in the fall.

 

 

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Last Saturday a small group of dedicated ABYC members spent most of the day getting the Dry Sail area ready for the season.  The seawall was replaced over the winter and this week new decking was installed and grading done.  There is still a bit of work to be done, such as more grading, however it should soon be usable by ABYC's Dry Sailors.

BCaron

 

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FINAL EIGHT BALL POOL COMPETITION RESULTS

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As the cue dust has finally settled and the rankings, which may rankle some, have been established, the Golden Cue Award for 2014 goes to Peter "The Bat" Batson.

 

Peter, with his radar like technique, flew through his opponents with dexterity and humour, keeping his seven challengers (including his son) well "in hand".

 

The new placement of the pool table was appropriate, as it now sits outside the door to the Club kitchen. The end of a pool table opposite the rack is commonly known as "the kitchen".

 

Terry Fagan/Brian Hollingshead, Games Conveners

 

Results of the George Coyles Tune-up Race