June 29, 2016

Indian Ocean Sunset

Photo by Steve Roberts

Upcoming ABYC Events

JUNE

Friday - Fine Dining

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RACING

Series A Racing Tuesdays - Series B Racing Thursdays

Dinghy Series Wednesdays

JULY

Friday - Fine Dining

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01 - Friday - Canada Day

01-03 - Fri-Sun - Niagara on the Lake Reciprocal Cruise

06 - Wednesday - August Cruise Registration

09-10 - Sat-Sun - Mimico Reciprocal Cruise

12 - Tuesday - Dalhousie Yacht Club Inbound Cruise

15-16 - Fri-Sat - Tuscarora Reciprocal Cruise

23-24 - Sat-Sun - Highland Yacht Club Reciprocal Cruise

30-01 - Port Credit Yacht Club Reciprocal Cruise

RACING

04 - Monday - Protest Night #2

05 - Tuesday - First Series C Race

07 - Thursday - First Series D Race

14 - Thursday - No Club Racing

14-15 - Thurs-Fri - Steerers Regatta (PCYC)

16 - Saturday - ABYC Family Race #1

16-17 - Sat-Sun - Four Sisters Regatta

Series C Racing Tuesdays - Series D Racing Thursdays

Dinghy Series Wednesdays

EVENTS CALENDAR PDF

This link will take you to the Events Calendar in the Members section.

Contributors' Comments

Editors' Note

The Most Remote Yacht Club in the World

While ABYC enjoys the long days of summer, and the sailing program is in full swing, I visited the most remote club in the world in Fremantle, West Australia and went sailing in the Indian Ocean.

It is winter there and the winds were 20 knots.

I got the burgee as well.

Steve Roberts

s2seditors@gmail.com

General Manager's Report

Canada Day Celebrations

The Club has been buzzing and we are at full throttle as the summer kicks off. We have been exceptionally busy over the last week and are now modifying our staffing levels to meet member expectations. I am also excited to say that we will be launching our new menu in a week and there will be some new and tantalizing additions for everyone to tempt their taste buds.

Be sure to join us at the Club for Canada Day and enjoy an afternoon BBQ on the Patio and our Table D'h�te menu in the evening while you enjoy a great day at the Club. These activities will replace Fine Dining on July 1st this week. Please see the Canada Day menu below.

Karen Meier

General Manager

Get Out On The Water - Report

Excerpt from Ronald Miller and Donna Miller GOOTW Blog

...An absolutely gorgeous day for opening up our club to the boating enthusiast. We saw a steady stream of participants eager to get out on the water and had all sorts of members ready and waiting to take a group or two for an afternoon sail...

Continue reading and see more Get Out On The Water photos here.

Ronald & Donna Miller

Big People in Little boats ... Postponed!

We are going to reschedule the Board race in Optimist Dinghies, originally scheduled for this Friday. A new date will be announced closer to August. We are sorry for the last minute notice so, in lieu of this entertainment, we've arranged for fireworks in Ashbridge's Bay Park Friday evening, weather permitting.

In case any of you were speculating as to the reasons, it is NOT because a board member was worried about getting hit with the boom and couldn't find a helmet big enough.

Nor is it because a board member, just thinking about folding himself in three to fit in the boat, got such a leg cramp that he was taken to hospital looking like a pretzel, and three orthopedic surgeons are still trying to straighten him out.

Nor is it because a board member needed more time to sort out the trolling motor that he had attached to a daggerboard, but would only run in reverse.

And it is definitely not because a certain flag officer needed more time to be coached by his grandson.

Friday is Canada day, and we should all enjoy a rare day off in our short Canadian summer - and spend it with family and friends. That goes for your board, and double for the Sailing School staff who would have had to help us rig the boats, coach, and rescue us!

Happy Canada Day, everyone!

Paul Brennan

Rear Commodore, ABYC

Boats Needed for Canadian Optimist Championship - Responses Needed

We will be running two race courses for the Canadian Optimist Championship, August 19-25.

Sarah Ashbridge will be the Championship Fleet committee boat, Jack Cameron and Robert Humphrey will be mark boats (along with a boat coming from PCYC), and we need TWO more boats appropriate for the Green Fleet committee and the Championship Fleet finish boat.

A sailboat or powerboat with:

working windlass (25-55' of water, ideally 100' of rode)
working head
working engine
a bit of shade
an owner/operator available for the six days

would be ideal.

Lunch and plenty of thank-yous will be provided each day. You'd host four to five members of the race committee, and of course you'd get to help.

We can add a keep-away buoy at the transom to protect the boat from eager young sailors, and we'll provide tubes to attach to stanchions to hold flags.

As our Safety Chief mentioned, we are also looking for powerboats (ideally RIBs) for Safety and/or Judges. With most sailing schools still in session, these are at a premium this week.

If you have a boat (or a good lead on one!) that might be available, please don't hesitate to contact me: rearcom@abyc.on.ca

Paul Brennan

Rear Commodore, ABYC

Family Database

As you know, I have compiled a database of the families with children. I had 29 families respond.

One of the ideas is that families can interact with each other over the summer and the list shows names and ages of the kids as well as the parents' information.

I would now like to distribute the list so you can network but I need your permission due to privacy concerns, etc.

If you DON'T want your information shared with the group, please let me know and I will remove it from the list.

I will wait until Thursday and will then send out the list as a PDF attachment.

Have a great week and hope to see many of you at the Niagara on the Lake cruise this weekend!

Alan Coulter

ABYC Board Elections - Fall 2016

Nomination Committee: Focus on the Board - Rear Commodore

ABYC's first regatta, Sailpast weekend festivities, and the first club cruises have all taken place, and now it is time to focus on the future leadership at the ABYC Board level. Throughout the summer, your Nomination Committee will again outline the role of each board position standing for election this year, starting with the Rear Commodore. We encourage you to reach out to those who held these positions in the past for their personal thoughts and experiences.

Past...and Present Rear Commodores (to name a few): Paul Brennan, Pat Flynn, David Steenbergen, Julie Hughes, Jim Allen, Ed Wilson

Worth noting....from our by-laws

4.02 Qualification - Each director shall be:

(a) eighteen (18) or more years of age, and;

(b) a Senior member or Life member of the Club.

No member shall be elected as Commodore or Senior Vice-Commodore or Rear Commodore unless such member has at least a third (1/3) interest in a boat enrolled in the Club Fleet.

If that sounds like you... read on!

1.03 Rear Commodore (Updated: August 12, 2013):

a) appoint Chairs of the Sailing and Cruising Committees, the Adult Keelboat, Co-op, and Boat Maintenance coordinators, as well as coordinators or Committee Chairs as may from time to time be required for the on-the-water activities of the Club;

b) appoint the Director of the Sailing School;

c) work with the Committee Chairs to assist them to plan, organize, and supervise the on-the-water activities of the Club and to recruit their Committees;

d) ensure that racing equipment and club boats, with their equipment, are maintained in good condition;

e) ensure representation at appropriate racing/cruising groups on behalf of the Club;

f) serve, ex-officio, as a member of the Committees of part a);

g) liaise with Club Manager regarding on-the-water activities, and;

h) liaise with the Club Manager regarding Staff issues related to the Sailing School operations.

Q & A: Up close and personal with those who have held the position of Rear Commodore in the past.

What are the challenges of this role?

Juggling the needs of all our members and trying to give them the best programs we can given our resource constraints.
A lot of hard work, some of it time critical (when an event is scheduled, we can't just put it off!).
Every program in the portfolio is operational, the programs are all delivered in the sailing season, and the buck stops with you when anything goes amiss.

What are the rewards of this role?

You can build, buy, do tangible things - equipment, events, marketing, public relations - this is NOT an admin/HR/policy job.
Meeting people who take the Adult Learn to Sail and then become active in the Club.
Interacting with the Club racing fleet, taking pride in our racing program, reputation of ABYC for regattas and race management.
Contributing to the success of a top-notch Junior Program and management of the Club.
Seeing our Juniors out on the water, at ABYC or elsewhere. They are the future of our sport, and I suspect many will become leaders in our society.

Would you recommend taking the Rear Commodore position at ABYC?

Yes, if you can deal with the hard work and sometimes urgent requests, the rewards are well worth it. You will learn more about your Club, and what it's really about ... getting out on the water!
Yes, best job by far in any sailing club
Yes, if you're passionate about SAILING and the importance of the Club Sailing Programs (racing, cruising, adult and junior learn-to-sail, co-op)
Yes, if you're willing to do a lot of work all year round, including during the sailing season.

What advice would you give to anyone wanting to run for this position?

Have a clear vision as to what really makes a Sailing Club. Don't be afraid to look outside ABYC for successful solutions; be creative, outspoken, entertaining and engaging.
Get good people to help you and try to stay out of their way... I rely on my Committee Chairs, and without them we'd have no programs at all.
Your job is to help your Committee Chairs get the work done.
Make sure Committee Chairs are continuing or succession is already in place. Do the same for your successor.
One area that past Rear Commodores have struggled with is maintenance of Club boats. It's very difficult to get a volunteer to take ownership of this.

Let's start talking.... On the docks, around the BBQs, and at the picnic tables. Please contact any one of your friendly Nomination Committee members if you have any interest running for our Board. Not ready yet? Try volunteering for one of the key committees reporting to that position.

Next Focus on the Board will outline the position of Vice Commodore, Financial Services.

Your 2016 Nominating Committee

Petra Fischer (Chair: Dash)

Ofra Gershman (Blackswan)

Gus Gillespie (Isogon)

Mike Leroux (Mikron)

Richard Western (Heron)

Hazel Wood(Satori)

Racing

Race Committee Coordinator

Molly Asseltine

Race Committee

Single/Double Handed Race

I hear it was a very interesting race. Maybe we should consider a course on flags and sound signals :-)
Thanks very much to Ian Gow, Rebecca Crumlish, Jim Allen, Helen Phillips, and Amanda Evans for handling this one. Much appreciated.

Here's my list for this week - pretty much the same as last week:

Steerers Regatta (PCYC), Thursday, July 14 and Friday, July 15
I need a mark layer/driver for Friday and a helper for both days.

Four Sisters Regatta (PCYC), Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17
I need someone for the committee boat on both days.

ABYC Family Race #1 - Saturday, July 16
I need two or three people for the committee boat.

Eagerly awaiting responses...

Molly

molly-lou@hotmail.com

(416) 691-2791

Junior Sailing

Canadian Optimist Championships - Presenting Sponsor

Cineplex Media

New Presenting Sponsor for the 2016 Canadian Optimist Championships

I am pleased to announce that Cineplex Media has just signed on as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2016 Canadian Optimist Championships. ABYC is proud to be the host venue this year for the COC that takes place from August 18-24 and we are thrilled that Cineplex Media has come aboard. On behalf of ABYC and the 2016 COC organizing committee, I would like to thank Cineplex Media for their generous support.

I would also like to thank Skippers Plan, Parcel Design, Somerville Auto, CODA, and Bristol Marine for their generous sponsorship, as well as the individuals who have donated to COC to date. This support is incredibly helpful to us in hosting the 30th annual championship for Optimist sailors from across Canada, the United States, and Bermuda. These young athletes are our future Olympians!

The organizing committee volunteers are working hard to ensure that this event is a success and we are looking forward to welcoming over 125 Optimist sailors in August! At this time, I would also like to thank two special people, Jim Allen and Kimberly Cudney, who have worked hard at securing sponsorships and donations for the 2016 Canadian Optimist Championships. Their efforts, along with the other volunteers, are helping to ensure a fun and exciting event for all.

Don't forget to visit our website at www.2016opticanadians.com, like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/opti2016 or follow us on Twitter @Opti2016 for up-to-the minute information.

Laura Goddard
Chair, 2016 Canadian Optimist Championships

Jeff Dejean

Cruising

July Rendezvous in the Thousand Islands

If you are planning on joining us for the 1000 Islands July Rendezvous, please sign up on the ABYC Cruising Signup web page. The date is July 21/22 and the location is Trident Yacht Club, at the east end of the Bateau Channel.

We look forward to meeting up with many ABYC boats in the 1000 Islands, either at the Rendezvous or just "on the water".

Bob and Pat Hedley (Perseverance).

Cruises

August Cruise Registration Opens Wednesday, July 6, 0001 hours

Cruise details will be posted in next week's S2S. Cruise descriptions will be posted on the website before registration opens.

August Cruise Update

Oakville Club - August 5, 6, 7

Anchors Away in Humber Bay - August 27, 28

July Cruise Update

Mimico Cruising Club - July 9, 10

Get out that Mexican poncho and wear that sombrero! It is not too late to register for this Mexican Fiesta.

Highland Yacht Club - July 23, 24

Registration remains open.

Port Credit Yacht Club - July 30, 31, August 1

Registration remains open with a wait list.

Cruising on the ABYC website Signup Page.

Chris Pappas / Nancy Ogden / Ron & Cindy Boudah

ABYC 2016 Cruising Captains

Canada Day Menu

Friendly Reminders

Youth Keelboat Program - Class Added

The ABYC Learn-to Sail Program is very pleased to report that (at the moment) there is only one spot left in the Youth Keelboat course we are offering from July 4-8. In order to be sure that we accommodate all of our young sailors, we have added a second class from July 11-15. Please call Roxanne to register!

THINK SUMMER!!

Diane Schulman and Peter Woodall

Adult Learn-to-Sail Co-Chairs

Official ABYC-Opti Canadians Clothing

The 2016 Canadian Optimist Championships are coming to ABYC in August. Now is your chance to be part of the excitement by dressing for the event. Official ABYC-Opti Canadians clothing will be available for purchase beginning this weekend. All proceeds from these items will be in support of the regatta.

We have hoodies, t-shirts, and hats for sale, and we will also be taking donations. Any donation over $25 is eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Donations over $100 come with a hat to show your support for the regatta.

T-shirts: Suggested Retail $28: Our Price $20

Hoodies- American Apparel hoodie suggested retail $113: Our Price $75

Hats Suggested Retail $34: Our Price $25

*Please note all prices include HST*

Come find any member of the Junior Sailing School at Sailpast who will be happy to assist you in the purchase of these items. They will also collect any contributions that you may have, talk to you about volunteering or other ways that you can support the event. All Canadian Opti Sailors are coming to ABYC this August. Please join us and be part of welcoming Canada's future sailors to our club.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions (or pre-orders).

Mike Goldfarb

Member of the organizing committee

2016 Canadian Optimist Championship

opti2016@abyc.on.ca

www.2016opticanadians.com

Hours Of Operation - Summer Hours

	BAR	KITCHEN	GAS DOCK
Monday	4pm - 9pm	4pm - 8pm	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm	12pm - 10pm	9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm	12pm - 10pm	9am - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm	12pm - 10pm	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm	12pm - 10pm	9am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm	8am - 9pm	9am - 6pm
Sunday & Holidays	11am - 10pm	9am - 9pm	9am - 5pm

ABYC Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)

For Dining Room Reservations call 416-698-4498 Ext 222 or email foodandbeverage@abyc.on.ca

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