----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Hunt
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:45 PM
Subject: BYC Sailing August Overnighter
Hi Everyone,
Sorry for the late report. Well the August Overnighter Saturday,
August 16-17 was lots of fun for the crews of the two BYC sailboats
that were there, S/V Blauer Peter and S/V Shiloh. Shiloh made way to
Oyster Bay on Friday enjoying the 90+ degree heat and set anchor on the
eastern side of the bay. It was a beautiful day, lots of sun, periodic
breeze, water skiers, tubers, pleasure cruisers, swimmers, and a wild
jet ski operator. It was very entertaining. When Leslie got off work
I picked her up with the dinghy and we were off to Margarita Ville.
Leslie makes the BEST margaritas with lots of frozen fruit and Tequila.
Saturday afternoon Gunter and Ursel arrived aboard S/V Blauer Peter.
They had been sailing in Dyes Inlet and then sailed almost through the
whole length of the channel between Ostrich Bay and Oyster Bay. Great
effort !! We had a very good time socializing and enjoying the
beautiful sunset. It was very nice sharing that evening with Gunter
and Ursel. We wish more BYC sailors could have made the Overnighter,
but this was a busy time of the year. Attached are pictures of S/V
Blauer Peter and our dinghy returning from taking Arthur and Brandy for
a visit to shore.
“Round Table Meeting”
Hopefully you have received the October Towline. In his article,
Commodore Mike Dunn requests that all of us plan on attending a
a one-time “Round Table Meeting” on
Tuesday October 7th at 6 PM. This is our chance
to provide ideas and input to help select what socials and
other events we feel are important. Everyone is welcome. Sometime
later in October or early November I would like to meet with all of you
and discuss what other events we want to have throughout 2009.
Take care.
Rich
Hi Everyone,
We had a fun time Wednesday evening on the Paint Dock and later in the
Club House at BYC. First we met at the paint dock where Sam Throm
rigged two of Lasar sailboats. Sam provided brief sailing instruction
for the Lasar sailboats and than gave a quick on the water
demonstration. At the time Leslie and I were the only ones on the dock
with Sam and we had a fun time with a light wind sailing Phinney Bay.
It would have been more fun if others could have made it, but we had a
very good time. Sam came out on the water and demonstrated his skills
with a Lasar.
At 7:46 PM we moved to the BYC club house for a brief meeting.
Present:
Sam Thrum; Barb Thrum, Leslie Hunt, and Rich Hunt.
I reported that Jay Spearman sent me an email stating that “the Blake
Is. sailing event (Footloose) a total success. Gunter will post some
photos on the web site, after I deliver them to him.”
http://bremertonyachtclub.org/reviews/footloose.html.
We discussed having an overnighter at Manzanita Bay or Blakley Harbor
on either the weekend of August 16th or 23rd. We decided that we would
put out a short survey of the BYC sailors. The August meeting will be
held in conjunction with the overnighter.
Sam told us about the www.geocaching.com, a high-tech treasure hunting
game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS
devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called
geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching
is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of
community and support for the environment. Sam said that there are
hidden containers that you can get to by water.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Rich
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----- Original Message -----
From: samthrom
To: BYCSAILING@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:14 AM
Subject: [BYCSAILING] Dinghy Sailing
"There is nothing better than messing around in boats" and that is
what we will doing the evening of July 23rd. I will have a Laser
rigged and waiting by 17:30 and there are 5 more on the dock
available. The wind usually dies around 20:00 but that still leaves
a couple of hours to sail. For those new to Lasers I'll be on hand
to help rig the boats and give a few tips on sailing them.
Although Lasers are single handed boats there is room for 1 crew
member. I will also have a 2 mark windward-leeward course set up in
case you want to challenge someone to a match race.
I may also have my San Francisco Pelican rigged and available. This
little 12' sloop is designed for 2 or more and is the boat that Barb
and I sailed a decade ago in the San Juans and gulf Islands.
Eating on the crowded dock may be a challenge but if you bring a
pizza or subway and a cold beverage you can sneak a meal in between
short cruises. To watch the excitement bring a folding chair. And
don't forget to bring your PFD ( The term lifejacket has now
officially replaced the acronym )
Hoping to see you there.
Fair winds,
Sam and Barb
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From: Rich Hunt
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:32 PM
Subject: July 3rd raft up
Thanks to Sam and Barb Throm onboard S/V Ethereal, the BYC sailors were one of the closes
groups of boats anchored out from the fireworks barge on July 3rd. My guess is
that we were less than a 100 yards from the barge. Sam and Barb had family and friends
with them; Gunter and Ursel Krumme were the first to raft up alongside Ethereal
onboard their dinghy (S/V Blauer Peter was awaiting moorage at the Poulsbo Yacht Club);
Geoff and Betsy Pentz rafted up S/V ReignMaker between the barge and Ethereal with
their family; Rich and Leslie Hunt rafted S/V Shiloh on the other side of Ethereal
just in time for the aerial display. It was a great time. The weather was perfect.
We all had a great time hanging out together and eating apple pie :)
We hope to have you there next year.
See the rest of the pictures on the http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BYCSAILING list.
Rich
From: Rich Hunt
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:30 AM
Subject: Sailing Regatta Planning Meeting and Social at the new
Bremerton Marina
Ahoy,
Happy Father’s Day to all you dads :)
1. Based on the responses, we will be having our first Sailing Regatta
Planning Meeting and Social at the new Bremerton Marina. The meeting
will be on the south east breakwater, entrance near the ferry dock.
Between 2:30 PM to ~ 5 PM. More to come...
I’m looking forward to seeing all of you there. I’ll provide more
details and an agenda soon.
Please confirm your attendance so we know how much space to reserve.
The Marina has offered to provide canopies and Costco tables for us at
no charge.
2. We received the following notice from Maple Bay Yacht Club
informing us of their annual Labour Day Regatta in Maple Bay August
29-31, 2008. I’ve posted the info with schedule and entry form on the
BYCSAILING yahoo list file section as a pdf file.
groups.yahoo.com/group/BYCSAILING/files/
3. I’ve starting the BYCSAILING calendar and uploaded two files for
your information on the BYCSAILING list. If you have not already,
please sign-up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BYCSAILING
If you have any questions regarding how to sign-up, please ask, I’ll be
glad to assist. The easiest way to sign-up is to use the invite link I
sent you on June 11th.
Rich
---- Original Message -----
From: Rich Hunt
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 7:16 PM
Subject: June 1, 2008 BYC Sail Regatta Activity Survey Results
Hi Gunter,
... Leslie put some order to the survey and condensed some of
the responses.
When you get a chance please replace the web survey with this update.
Thank you.
Rich
June 1, 2008 BYC Sail Regatta Activity Survey Results
CRUISES/TRIPS
1) Take advantage of Dyes Inlet. It is close.
2) Do a few getaway rendezvous, perhaps a “sail only” weekend at Oro
Bay.
3) Cruise with family.
4) Local area cruises, weather permitting.
5) A modified Poker Run for sailors: it could take course over a few
weeks or the whole cruising season.
6) A cruise-in for BYC sailors (and any power boaters that wish to join
us "rag pickers and stick boaters") at the Silverdale Dock (cost $10.00
a night for boats over 26') or another close destination.
7) Sail to Poulsbo for the 3rd of July fireworks display and have a BYC
sailboat raft up.
8) A BYC Sailors’ Cruising Calendar to share vacation/travel
destination points and approximate dates, in an effort to connect with
fellow BYC sailors who may be sailing in same waters around same time.
9) It would be fun to raft up at events.
10) Have a potluck at an event with beer and wine furnished :)
11) Get "Mini" races set up near Oro Bay, where we have "throttle
Jocks" encouraged to Crew, with handicaps and "prizes" for Novice
crews, perhaps using power boats as Committee Boats with lots of
spectators on board (maybe modify the "Race Horse" concept to betting
on the races) to get them involved?
12) A "Mystery Cruise" with a BBQ/potluck at the finish.
BYC RACING
1) I have a racing sailboat that is not well suited for much else;
however, I am glad to take out people as crew who are interested in
racing.
2) A few racing series such as "Ides of March" and the "Calvert Cup"
should be continued.
3) Sponsor a RACE series for class boat fleets from elsewhere – perhaps
for a BYC Sail Regatta benefit of some kind.
4) Assemble crews for those who RACE on a regular basis.
5) Formation of a BYC racing team: ready a racing sailboat, invite
sailors who wish to be used as racing crew and alternate racing crew,
so there is more freedom and flexibility within the racing team, i.e.,
afford race team members the ability to attend family functions, etc,
that conflict with race days. (This was not part of the survey results
but spoken verbally by a BYC member who has great racing knowledge and
ideas. This is a great idea, details posted on the website in previous
years, and should be stated again for interested sailors!)
BYC FUN RACING
1) The possibility of open dinghy sailing during some summer evenings
(Wednesdays perhaps) using the Lasers and set up a short course for a
little round-the-buoys racing.
2) Have informal races going to or from an event with very informal
prizes, i.e., bottle of wine, gift basket, etc.
3) It would also be fun to have short cruises or "races" from one place
to another, where there would be a potluck at the end.
4) Have a blindfold dinghy race at an event.
5) Races on Dyes Inlet would be fun.
GENERAL SAILING:
1) Emphasize daysailing, proficiency and a few good trips.
2) Provide daysailing for both adults and teens taking sailing class at
BYC.
3) Focus events in Spring and Fall, when wind is more likely.
4) Be proactive encouraging BYC sailboats to leave the dock more often.
5) There needs to be more "unity" among club members.
6) Encourage sailors to join in the traditional Club Cruises.
EDUCATION/FUND RAISING:
1) See as much or more discussion during Business Meetings about
Sailing issues as about Power issues.
2) Share experiences and knowledge about sailing by some form of
meetings.
3) Invite speakers. I know some good ones.
4) Hold a dinner meeting and raise a few dollars for the cause.
5) Sponsor a dinner meeting inviting a “sailing” speaker.
6) Get together to see what our interests are and then take on a small
project.
SUGGESTED WEBSITE USE:
1) Use the website to exchange RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAILBOAT ORIENTED
suppliers, repair people, best deals, rigging, small diesel engines,
fiberglass repairs, sail makers and repair, dodgers, sailboat hardware,
and more, etc.
2) Follow up on the idea to generate reports on products, vendors, and
sailing races strictly for sail boats.
3) Use the website as a communication forum, not just a means for
one-way distribution of information.
4) Use the website to accommodate generally interesting exchanges
between us sail boaters.
5) A page on the BYC web site would be a good place to post our ideas
and communicate with other BYC sailors.
6) Use the website stressing positive experiences.
VOLUNTEERS:
1) Just let me know what I can do to help and I'll be there.
2) I will favor any decisions.
3) Not all of us sailors are racers but could still organize activities
to include powers/sailors together.
4) Support of handicap sailing (www.footloosesailing.org)
5) Host a Footloose Sailing event for Kitsap Co. for disabled military
or civilian persons.
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Photo: The Hunts
Photo: Jay Spearman
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----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Hunt
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 9:43 AM
Subject: Results of the June 1, 2008 BYC Sail Regatta Activity Survey
Ahoy!, me hearties,
I’m very pleased with the response to the June 1, 2008, BYC Sail Regatta Activity Survey. As a number of you have noted in your emails to me, we are a diverse group of
sailors with various interests and time constraints.
The attached list is extracted from the nineteen responses made to the BYC Sail Regatta Activity Survey. Please note- Where the word “I” is listed does not mean me, Rich
:)
These are all great responses and your participation is really appreciated. You have helped us better understand what your interests are in the BYC sailing community.
In your spare time take a good look at the responses and lets get together online, during a BBQ on land, or better yet, on the water in Dyes Inlet. We can meet each
other and discuss what and how much we want to do during 2008/2009. We will take an online vote to see what your pleasure is regarding how we will plan on undertaking.
1. I would like to schedule the day of our first meeting for Sunday June 22 (we will vote online to determine method to hold the 1st meeting.) If we go into Dyes Inlet
we will be going against the current heading in and than likely against the current leaving (low tide -.63ft @ 14:12 and high tide 12.20ft @ 21:41, Max ebb -2.27kts @
12:45 and Max flood 3.48kts @ 18:30 at the North entrance Port Washington Narrows.) Rafting in Dyes Inlet would be my preference, weather permitting.
2. I would also like for you to plan on rafting with Sam & Barbra Throm and Leslie & me at Liberty Bay on the 3rd of July (Poulsbo’s fireworks display is the night of
the 3rd) and spend the night if you can. At Liberty Bay we will have a great time socializing and watching the fireworks.
Thank you very much.
Rich Hunt
----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Hunt
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 3:53 PM
Subject: Preliminary Survey Results
The attached file is a compilation of the positive feedback I have received
through the survey.
Rich & Leslie Hunt
Here is the final list of survey responses (doc)
----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Hunt
To: (Long List of BYC Sailors)
Cc: Cmdre Mike Dunn
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 10:35 AM
Subject: BYC Sail Regatta Activity Survey
Hi Sailors,
This year I have the pleasure of chairing the BYC Sail Regatta. What
that means exactly at this point in time is not clear, but it is my hope
that we can continue to develop a community of interests surrounding
sailing activities at BYC. The types of activities I have in mind are
short day sailing trips, weekend cruises, developing a racing team,
enhancing our skills on the water, and just having a great time
together sharing our interests in sailing. That said I’m sending each
of you this email because you are listed as having a sailboat, have an
interest in sailing, or are already active in sailing programs at BYC.
Please take a few moments and send me your ideas as to what kind of
sailing activities you would like to be involved in at BYC. Of course
it is not my intent to compete with planned activities that normally
take place at BYC, but I would appreciate knowing what you would like
to see take place at BYC for us sailors this year. If there is an
interest in establishing an online meeting place to discuss sailing
related ideas and interests we can do that too.
Thank you for your time. Feel free to send your survey response to the
group (Reply to All) or to me separately (Reply).
Rich Hunt
(360) 981-4626 (cell)
(360) 627-7616 (S/V Shiloh)
P.S.: For fun...perhaps a "Mystery Cruise" using certain clues to point
our way to a final sailing destination...just a one-day cruise to find
the destination point and then have a BBQ/potluck. This could also be
an overnighter for some or entire weekend stayover for others.
Leslie
The Webteam (krumme[at]telebyte.com) would be happy to forward your
response
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Pelicans are Racing Again!
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Phinney Bay will be the site of the 2nd annual Bremerton Pelican
Regatta April 26 and 27. Viking Fleet #3 is a NW sailing club that
sails 12' lug rigged San Francisco Bay Pelicans. Pelicans were designed
for San Francisco Bay winter sailing but, in addition to racing, the
fleet also camp/cruise in the San Juans and Canadian Gulf Islands. With
flat bottoms and swing center boards they are easily pulled up on the
beach at a campsite.
The boats will land at the maintenance dock Saturday afternoon and BYC
members are encouraged to come by and check them out after the work
party. Racing will start around noon on Saturday and 11:00 on Sunday.
Sam Throm
See also:
Pelican Brief: Ever thought of racing sailing dinghies? ( Sailing the Northwest, April 2008)
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BYC Sailing Classes for Adults planned for June '08
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Knight"
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 2:55 PM
Subject: Adult Sailing Classes at the Bremerton Yacht Club
We are planning to offer an adult class in June. It will meet two
nights a week for four weeks. The class will begin at 6 PM and last
until about 8 unless it is really nice and then it might last longer.
We use Laser sailboats for our courses. These boats are 14 feet long
and are a fairly high performance boat. We have three different rigs
so that we can accommodate smaller sailors and those who are just
beginning to sail.
The cost will be $195 per student.
Please let me know if you are interested in taking the course. It will
take a minimum of four students to make it worth our while to do this.
If there is enough interest, I want to get all of you together at the
club on the 28th or 29th of May for an introduction and planning
meeting. The specific times and days of the week are flexible so long
as all class members can be accommodated.
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This contribution is reposted
(with permission) from the Blog Sailing the Northwest (April '08).
“Red and white canes
were strewn all over the grass. There might as well have been a sign:
Disabilities left behind. Gone racing!!!”
This quote from 48th North (July 2003) almost says it all about this
remarkable organization and its members & participants. You may
have seen them on Lake Washington, run into them on the docks of Blake
Island, or you may have been one of the volunteer members without whom
this very special sailing club could not function: Members of
Seattle’s Footloose Sailing
Association are either physically handicapped or willing to be part
of the team which accomplishes the almost unimaginable, namely allowing
wheelchair-bound or otherwise mobility-impaired individuals to get into
appropriately equipped boats and sail out of Leschi on Lake Washington.
Their Mission Statement is even more inclusive:
Footloose Sailing Association offers sailing as a
recreational and therapeutic outlet to adults and children of all
disabilities. We are dedicated to bringing independence on the water
and competence in the sport of sailing.
Launched in 1991, founder and past president Bob Ewing [himself an
incredibly mobile, wheel-chair-dependent C(ervical) 6/7 quad(raplegic)]
has created an admirable feat through years of dedicated physical and
promotional, including fund-raising, work.
The Association now owns a fleet of eight
sailboats which are designed for safe and fun sailing and can
accommodate a wide range of disabled people. There are eight scheduled
sail days during the summer beginning after Opening Day and the
launching and cleaning of the boats, in addition to social and
fund-raising events and a number of special occasions, most importantly
the annual cruise to Blake Island on the weekend after July 4th. This
popular adventure (which is particularly dependent on volunteers and
volunteer boats) includes the sail from Elliot Bay Marina to Blake
Island on Saturday and the return sail on Sunday, an (optional)
dinner and show at Tillicum Village and a variety of activities
includung a beach-side marshmallow roast.
Have a look at the pictures on the Web site and study the other
pages including the page describing the volunteer
opportunities!
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Online Sail News
The two entries on racing in West Sound & South Sound were reposted
(with permission) from the Blog Sailing the Northwest.
More Racing on Puget Sound: the South Sound (March 2008)
It is truly amazing how many racing opportunities sailors have on Puget
Sound. Last time, we discovered racing in West Sound. Now let the incoming
tide take us down past Gig Harbor and through the Tacoma Narrows.
Believe or not, we found the SSSS, the South Sound Sailing Society
which is “a boating club dedicated to sailboat racing and cruising on
southern Puget Sound”.
Headquartered in Olympia and founded in 1971, the club hosts races,
cruises, and sailing related speakers around the year. Most
importantly, SSSS co-sponsors (with the Olympia Yacht Club) the popular
Toliva Shoal Race which coincides with Presidents’ Day weekend in
February and is part of the Southern Sound Series. The other three
races in this series are: The December Vashion Island Race (sponsored
by the Tacoma Yacht Club), the Duwamish Head Race (sponsored in January
by the Three Tree Point Yacht Club), the Islands Race (March, Gig
Harbor Yacht Club).
SSSS also sponsors both Spring and Fall afternoon race series as well
as the South Sound Islands Series between October and December and the
South Sound Inlet Series between January and March, in addition to
Wednesday evening races, Jack&Jill Race and single-handed races, and a
Spring Regatta (this year on May 17). In early April (this year the 5th
and 6th) there will also be the “Maclean Memorial Races”, a two day
event consisting of a race between Olympia and Gig Harbor on the first
day and Gig Harbor to Olympia on the next (of course with a party in
between!). Check out these races on the Web site.
Can this racing program compete with what is going on around Seattle or
other parts of the Sound? One should think so!
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There are Sail Races in West Sound! (March 2008)
In case you did not know yet, there is some serious racing going on in
West Sound between Port Orchard and Poulsbo/Port Madison. For details,
please consult the Website of WSSA, the West Sound Sailing
Association.
2008 WSSA TROPHY SERIES (RACE SCHEDULE)
SPONSORING YC RACE DATE
Port Madison West: Sound Invitational — February 23
Port Orchard: Spring Shakedown — March 15
West Sound Corinthian: Rich Passage Ramble — April 5
Poulsbo : Poulsbo Invitational — April 26
Bremerton: Blake Island — May 17
West Sound Corinthian: Brownsville Race — June7
Port Orchard: Port Orchard Invitational — June 28
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