The Binnacle
Charlevoix Yacht Club
209 Ferry Avenue PO Box 522 Charlevoix, MI 49720 http://www.CharlevoixYacht Club. Org 231-547-9170
June/July 2009
From the Commodore:
Tune up Race: May 6, 2009 . . . and they are off! Eight boats came out Wednesday evening to tune up their crews and our 2009 on-the-water race committee, Don Bowerman. There was not much wind, and the raindrops chilled and as the sun sort of broke thru, we hoped for a rainbow. It didn’t happen!
Those 8 boats have grown into 19. The Spring Series with five races now completed have been more like a fall series. All involved deserve a special pat on the back. Being a fair weather sailor at this time in my life has never looked so good! Current standings are available at http://www.charlevoixyachtclub.org .
“Gray skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face.”
Thank you to our May hosts, Jerry and Carol Seymour, Pat Andrews (and Gay Pung), Bob and Beth Uehlein, John and Sharon Laney and Jennifer Richardson. Their efforts kept the club ‘rockin’ and we all enjoyed the Friday camaraderie. Let’s keep it going in June. We need hosts for June 19th. If you are interested call Carol Herald at 547-2863. We also need hosts for July & August. The club is open every Friday at 6pm until 9pm with a bartender in attendance.
We have a new face behind the bar on Fridays. Meet Steve Scully, who will be bartending every Friday in June and
continuing on into the summer. Steve does not know everyone yet, so please help him out by introducing yourself as a member.
Thank you to our Spring Cleanup Crew– Jen Richardson, Todd Olson, Roy and Carol Herald, Bev Hiser, Jerry and Carol Seymour and Julie Kenifeck. The Club looks great! Carol Loring and Carol Herald planted flowers in our window boxes and have been doing their best to shield them from the cool temperatures. Hopefully the thermometer is on its way up.
The Commodore’s Ball was deemed a huge success and those of you who were unable to attend should plan to be there next year. Eighty tickets were purchased and 13 of our Past Commodores were in attendance. Nightblend with Maggie and Jeff Dickson entertained us throughout the evening with a special appearance by the Commodore’s granddaughter, Allie Kessel.
We opened June with a special celebration, for Ken Heininger on his 90th birthday. Many Happy Returns, Ken.
See you at the club!
Judy Gordon
Welcome new & returning members:
Dan & Juli Fialkowski (club) Bob Muneio (club) Dean Steven (crew)
12290 N. Country Club Dr. 09472 Maple Grove Road 512 West Hurlbut
Charlevoix, MI 49720 Charlevoix, MI 49720 Charlevoix, MI 49720
Sailboat: Knot Too Lake Sailboat: Bald Eagle twoseagulls@live.com
djfialkowski@gmail.com superiorbob@charter.net
Curtis Meixsell (crew) Karen & Bill Foss (club) John & Kim Taylor (club)
10699 Evers Road 508 E. Dixon P.O. Box 607
Charlevoix, MI 49720 Charlevoix, MI 49720 Charlevoix, MI 49720
cjmeix@charter.net Sailboat: Détente Power: Tannin’ Booth
wsfoss@gmail.com jtaylor@mytitlecompany.com
Going Cruising this Summer?
Post your itinerary on the Bulletin Board at the club to let others who are cruising know where you are planning to be. It’s fun to run into club members who are out there at the same time and share stories before you are off to another location.
Summer Racing
Lake Charlevoix Cup
The Lake Charlevoix Cup is a shared trophy with the Boyne City Yacht Club and the Charlevoix Yacht Club. Information about the Cup and how to qualify is available at http://www.charlevoixyachtclub.org. The first race in the Five-Race faceoff is June 13, Mark Madness, sponsored by Boyne City Yacht Club. The next race is the Pine Lake Regatta, on June 27th.
Pine Lake Regatta is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th. For additional information go to http://www.charlevoixyachtclub.org. This is a fun race on Lake Charlevoix especially for racers who enjoy the additional challenge of sailing at night.
Competitive Cruisers
Our Race Chairman, Mike Miller has developed a Competitive Cruising Class for sailors who want to get out there on Wednesday evenings but are unsure about full participation in the racing program. He has prepared sailing instructions and more limited courses to allow interested sailors the opportunity to get their ‘racing feet wet’. Practice races are scheduled for June 17th and June 24th. A skippers meeting will be held at the club, June 30th. Watch for more information in your email or go to http://www.charlevoixyachtclub.org. Come on out and have some fun!
Memorial Race
The first race of the summer series, July 1, marks the 2nd Annual Club Memorial Race. The race format will not change on this evening. But everyone is invited to come out on the water to sail or cruise or just meet back at the club after the race. If you want to join the racers for dinner, please bring a dish to pass. Everyone who wishes will have the opportunity to say something, “to remember.” Mark your calendar and join us as together we remember our boating family members who are no longer with us.
Looking Ahead:
No Boundaries Regatta
The Eighth Annual No Boundaries Regatta is scheduled for Saturday, August 8 on Lake Charlevoix. Race around the CYC buoys to Ironton and back to more CYC buoys. Festivities afterward at the club. For additional information contact Linda Orlow at orlowlg@hotmail.com or go to the CYC website. This is a really fun race. In the past lots of families have participated. Come join us for a Saturday of fun.
Couple’s Race
The Couple’s Race is scheduled for Sunday, August 9 on Lake Charlevoix. Grab a partner and come out and compete around the buoys. More to come at the CYC website.
“Dash to the 45th”
The Elk Rapids Race is scheduled for Saturday, August 15. This is a new race for CYC sailors. Cruisers and power
boaters are invited to rendezvous in Elk Rapids and join together with the racers for fun & food. An invitation has been extended to the BCYC. Racing information will be available at http://www.charlevoixyachtclub.org .
From the Power Fleet – Richard Hodgson II
Final plans are in the works for a power and sail Rendezvous in Elk Rapids on Saturday, August 15. Sailors will be racing from Charlevoix to Elk Rapids and cruisers can plan to rendezvous with the racers at the Marina in Elk Rapids. In the late afternoon, the Elk Rapids Yacht Club is hosting a Dinghy Poker Run followed by a corn roast. Everyone is invited to
participate for a small donation. Boat slips will be available. The Harbormaster and the Yacht Club would like to know how many boats to expect and how many are interested in the corn roast. So if you plan to be there, please advise via race registration to http://www.charlevoixyachtclub.org. or cruiser and power boaters may email to rcherald@charter.net
2009 CYC Racing Schedule
Skippers Meeting & Potluck @CYC April 29
Tune Up Race May 6
First Race Spring Series May 13
Last Race Spring Series June 17
Pine Lake Regatta June 27
First Race Summer Series – Memorial Race July 1
Beaver Island Race (& Competitive Cruise) July 11 & 12
Venetian Cup July 22
No Boundaries Regatta August 8
Couples Race August 9
Elk Rapids Race and Power Boat Rendezvous August 15
Last Race Summer Series August 19
Charlevoix to Harbor Springs Race August 22 & 23
Omena Race August 29
First Race Fall Series September 2
Nucor Triangle September 4
Red Fox Regatta September 5 & 6
Beaver Island Rendezvous September 12 & 13
Last Race Fall Series October 7
TBA October 14
Deer Hunters Alternative November 15
Awards Night November 7
2009 Officers and Board
Commodore: Judy Gordon 231-547-6445 judyanngordon@hotmail.com
Vice Commodore: Roy Herald 231-547-2863 rcherald@charter.net
Past Commodore: Lynn Smolenyak 231-547-5616 smoleny@torchlake.com
Secretary: Carol Pirie 231-547-5464 capirie@torchlake.com
Treasurer: Mark Pirie 231-547-5464 piriem@worknplayshop.com
Board of Directors:
Richard Hodgson II 231-547-7296 Mark Pirie 231-547-5464
Roger Nesburg 231-547-4979 Jennifer Richardson 231-357-1786
Leah Olson 231-547-2031 Jerry Seymour 231-547-5490
2009 Committees
Binnacle: Kim Simpson
CYC Website: John Friedly
Race Chairman: Mike Miller
Building Committee: Doug Simpson, Roger Nesburg, Roy Herald
Membership Committee: Jack & Crissie Staats, Lynn Smolenyak
Bar Manager: John Kunitzer, John Ochs
Social Committee: Carol Herald, Bev Hiser, Jen Richardson
Directory: Mike Carland, Joan Robinson
Red Fox Regatta: Lynn Smolenyak & Co.
Club Usage & Keys: Kim Taylor
Publicity/e-mail/website: Jerry Seymour
Facility Committee: Mark Pirie, Roy Herald, Judy Gordon
CYC Store: Annette Nesburg
Power Fleet Captains: Richard Hodgson, Jerry Seymour
Charlevoix Yacht Club
P.O. Box 522
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
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