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YOUTH SAILING UPDATE

6 July 2007 -- Our annual sailing camps have begun.

We have a great staff with Instructor Jeff Traylor and Erik Danielsen and two willing helpers. While the registration list to-date is kind of disappointing, the kids are having lots of fun and learning to sail.

The first few days are always a little trying as we find out the things we should have done and didn't get around to. One such example concerns a 5 HP outboard we have been using since the program began. This motor has been a favorite with the staff because it almost always starts on the first pull.

Not so, Sunday afternoon. I exhausted my meager bag of outboard tricks and it ended up at Aqua-Tech. Now think about this. It is the 2nd of July and I want them to fix a motor. Instead of "take a number, and we'll fit it in week after next". Shelley called late Tuesday and told me it was ready. Now that's service. They have been very supportive of our sailing program all along, so don't try this at home. Nevertheless, if you have Mercury motor problems, they offer great service and fair prices.

Summer must be here, because we always seem to end the day with wet kids.

Tell your friends about the program. We have room in all the classes except for the 9-13 and 23 - 27 July classes.

Mike Knight (YSP Director)

Online Sail News

Tug Boat Ride to watch Sail Race?

If anyone is interested in a boat ride this Saturday, I'm the committe boat for our 37th Annual Blake Island Race; I could use at least one other person to help out (points are awarded!!!). The race starts at 9:30AM, so we're on-station at the Manette gazebo at 8:30. Race has a MAXIMUM time limit of 7 hours and there's free food afterward at the POYC for the WSSA Awards Banquet.

Please call me at 360-710-1424 if you're interested.

Thanks!

Joe Payne

From the Web Editor: If you decide to accept Joe's invitation, please send us a few digital photos of the occasion! Thanks!

Blogging anyone?

Blogging Sites for Sailors 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Linda Kay 
To: bremertonyc(at)comcast.net ; ewsknight(at)wavecable.com 
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 6:57 PM
Subject: Sailing info
Hello

My name is Kay Harrison, I am a local writer that has recently taken up sailing. When I first became interested in sailing, I looked for a local internet sailing blog where I might be able to read about and get comments from both beginner and expert sailors, but I wasn’t able to find one. So I have created one in which I will journal my progress in learning to sail. I am hoping to get a few experienced sailors reading my blog and giving comments and advise, not only for me, but for other beginning sailors as well.

Sailing is so different from other outdoor activities. There is so much more to learn than there is to mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, and most other outdoor sports. The terminology, equipment, techniques, and history of sailing can seem overwhelming to the beginner. So I thought I’d journal my experiences, and encourage other sailors, beginner and expert to share their experiences.

So I’m writing to ask if you might be willing to share my blog site with members of your club, perhaps in a newsletter or on a bulletin board. Knowing how busy people are, I think that if I can get the word out to a few hundred people, I might get 5 or 10 who will read and comment regularly! The site is called Evolution Of A Sailor and the site address is evolutionofasailor.blogspot.com/. Please take a few minutes to look at it. I’d love to know what you think.

One thing I have already learned about sailing is that it is more of a lifestyle than a sport. It hooks you, reels you in, and you are changed forever.

Thank you,

Kay Harrison
Portland, Oregon
kaysail(at)yahoo.com

Online Sail News

Pelican Brief (15 May 2007)

Sam Throm

A flock of 10 San Francisco Bay Pelicans took advantage of fair winds in Pelican Bay for a nice day of competitive sailing. Launching at Lions park ramp on Saturday we rode the flood tide to Phinney Bay and waited for the afternoon wind. At 1200 a south breeze filled in and we were able to sail 4 short course races in winds from 4 to 12 knots.

The course was set near the north end of the bay putting the Silverdale bound current into the racing strategy and with local knowledge I thought I might have an advantage. It was not to be, however, as I was outsailed by several older and more experienced skippers. Jean and Dave Gosse in Chop-Chop and Howard White in Spirit both in their late 70's challenged for the lead but at the end of the day it was Robert Kotovic in Thistledew that carried away the top prize.

After an early mother's day breakfast and the likelyhood of very light morning wind we rigged our boats and set a course from BYC to the Traceyton boat launch for one last race. The 2.4 kt current and light south wind pushed us quickly to the finish line to end a fine weekend.

Lurie Huntington, race captain of the Viking Fleet 3, extends her thanks to BYC and Rear Commadore Mike Dunn for allowing us to leave our boats at the club Saturday night. That allowed us to extend the racing to later in the afternoon and put us in a nice position for the final race on Sunday without an extra haulout and launch.


VIKINGS TO INVADE BYC

Viking fleet #3 of the San Francisco Pelican sailing class (pdf) are coming to Phinney Bay on May 12th and 13th to hold a weekend regatta. The Annual regatta, held for the last 12 years in Sequim Bay, will move south this year. San Francisco Bay Pelicans are popular 12' Heavy weather dinghys designed in the 50's by Capt. William H. Short, a retired tugboat captain for winter sailing on the "Bay". The Pelican's balanced lug rig with colorful sails on a beamy 12' pram shaped hull are unusual but practical for the strong winter winds. Barb and Sam Throm will be hosting the regatta and will be seen sailing "Pegasus" (Look for a blue and yellow sail).

The boats will launch at Lions field ramp and will sail to Phinney bay for racing. Please feel free to come down to the maintenance dock, for a close look at the boats. Many of the sailors are seniors and some of the best skippers are in their 70's. 3 or 4 races will be run on Saturday and perhaps 2 on Sunday.

Sam Throm


YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM EXPANDED FOR 2007

BYC Youth Sailing Page

For the 2007 season we have more boats to work with than we have had in the past. In addition to the seven Dewitt Dinghies we have used since we began the program, we now also have six Laser sailboats. The Lasers are bigger and faster than the DeWitts and can accommodate taller sailors. The additional Lasers give the program greater flexibility.

We will offer classes for intermediate along with beginning sailors for each of the six weeks. The season begins on the second of July and ends on the tenth of August. Additional staff (compared to previous seasons) will be available to ensure that all the sailors receive first rate instruction in the classroom and on the water.

Capt. Sam Throm has volunteered to teach a class for adult sailors during the month of June. These lessons are tentatively planned for Wednesday evenings and will run from 6 PM to 8:30 PM starting on the 6th and ending on the 27th. Cost for the class will be $50 per person for the four evenings. If you (or someone you know) are interested in learning to sail, contact Sam Throm at 908-0427 or Mike Knight at 509-9295. The class will use Lasers and have at least one lesson on a larger cruising sailboat. Since this is the first time we do this and since it is for adults, we will have a meeting for all students on the 23rd of May to discuss the course schedule and content and will make every effort to tailor the lessons to the desires of the class.

Another change for this season is that there will be a discount for those who sign their kids up before the 15th of May. Classes are $195. Early sign -ups pay only $185 so plan early if you can this year.

Online Sail News

Minto Owners Unite! and go sailing!

We received this Email (Friday, February 16, 2007) from Mike Ellis, the owner of Rich Passage Boats and the maker of the "Rich Passage Minto" a dinghy which most of us oldtimers still know (and own!) as the "Ranger Minto" (and the only dinghy which rows, motors and sails splendidly!):

So you don't say I didn't give you enough advance notice to get your BYC Minto owners motivated, there are two Minto Events scheduled so far for this summer. The Three Tree Point Yacht Club will be hosting the Minto Mingle at Dockton Park on Vashon Island 23-24 June (all Minto owners are welcome), and I will be holding the Minto Regatta in Port Orchard on 9 June. Information is on the Rich Passage Boats web site http://www.richpassage.com/ on the Minto Events page.

Mike Ellis

Online Sail News

SWIFTSURE
On their first try, Dan Baker and crew on their Catalina 36 "Duke" came in second in Class 5 of the Juan de Fuca Race as part of Swiftsure 2006. Congratulations! [Results]

Online Sail News


From: Joe Payne 
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 7:06 PM
Subject: FW: S/V Emerald Lady enters the Seattle Leukemia Cup Regatta

Can we post on website?
Thanks!
Joe
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From: Tom Barrett [mailto:tbarrett@oz.net] 
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 1:11 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: S/V Emerald Lady enters the Seattle Leukemia Cup Regatta

Leukemia Cup, Sponsors/Pledges Wanted

Tom and Eileen Barrett are entering this year’s Leukemia Cup Regatta 
sailing Emerald Lady. This is the second consecutive year we have entered 
the regatta.  We have attached last years picture Emerald Lady.  Last 
year, the winds were light and we finished within five minutes of the time 
limit.  We are hoping for stronger winds this year.

The local Leukemia Cup is part of a nationwide race-for charity series 
that raises money for research for a cure for Leukemia and other blood 
cancers.

At this time, S/V Emerald Lady and her crew are asking that you sponsor 
them in their efforts. We ask that you contact us with your name and phone 
number at (360) 769-8303 or email, tbarrett@oz.net. Pledges may also be 
made on line at:  
http://www.active.com/donate/2006regatta/lcrwaTBarret.  In 
addition, more information about the Cup and the Leukemia and Lymphoma 
Society is obtainable at the web site.

Individual pledges may be of any amount while commercial sponsorships have 
a minimum pledge. Commercial sponsorships of $500 will receive advertising 
during the event. 

Please help us with our campaign. Thank you. None of the monies pledged 
will go to Emerald Lady or crew.

Tom and Eileen Barrett

Online Sail News

Tuesday, March 15, 2005 8:49 AM

WSSA Race #2, Sinclair Inlet YC Spring Shakedown is this Saturday, 19 March. If you're interested in racing or crewing, please let me know ASAP. Race starts at the Port Orchard breakwater at 11:00am.

Thanks!
Joe Payne

Online Sail News

June 2005 Catalina Regattas

This year's National Catalina 30 regatta will be held June 24-26 at the CYC clubhouse on Shilshole Bay in conjunction with the 29th “Northwest Catalina Regatta”. The NOTICE OF RACE[doc]” will be posted on the web @ www.catalina30.com & www.capsfleet1.com as well as all other information that you might need.

Online Sail News

Ides of March



Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 08:45:59 -0800   
From: "Joe Payne" -- jpayne@artanderson.com      
Subject: BYC Ides of March Race - Sunday, 13 March 2005 

Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in a participating in 
this event.  

Start: 12:00 
Scoring:  Time-on-Distance 
Location: Dyes Inlet 
Skippers Meeting:  BYC Clubhouse, approximately 11:00 (immediately 
following BYC Breakfast) 

Free Berthing & Power available to racers who want to spent the night, 
have breakfast at the clubhouse and start the race!!!

Race classes be determined the day of the race depending on 
participation.  There will definitely be a cruising class.  All sailors 
(racers and cruisers) are welcome, especially WSSA members and 
Bremerton Sail & Power Squadron.

Thanks! 
Joe Payne 
Sail Regatta Chair 
Bremerton Yacht Club 
Tel: 360-710-1424

Online Sail News

YOUTH SAILING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THE SUMMER OF 2005

The class schedule for the Youth Sailing Program for 2005 is on the BYC Web Page and is included as a flyer with this Towline.

The annual media blitz to the public (actually some flyers and a banner) will soon be appearing throughout Bremerton. Members have an opportunity to sign up early before the classes fill up. Registration material is available in the manager's office and on the Web

Online Sail News

31 January 2005 

Reminder to all! 

West Sound Sailing Association 
2005 TROPHY SERIES 

Feb. 26st        West Sound Invitational 
March 19th    Spring Shakedown Sinclair Inlet 
April 9th       Rich Passage Ramble    
April 30th    Poulsbo Invitational 
May 21th      WSSA Invitational 
June 4th         Brownsville 
June 25th      Blake Island Race 

Contact CAPT Joe Payne if you'd like to crew on a boat (or want to race 
your own boat)!!!  Also, we'll need a committee boat for the BYC Blake 
Island Race (for which the skipper gets points and the entire crew gets a 
free dinner at the awards banquet after the race!!!

Please visit the BYC website for complete race details, as well as other 
races and events. 
See you on the water! 
CAPT Joe Payne 
BYC Sail Regatta Chair

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