Table of Contents:

1. Bill Rumbold, Commodore
2. Bob Bachman, Vice Commodore
3. Rod Perryman, Rear Commodore
4. Charlie Billings, Secretary
5. Skipperettes
6. The Fleet Captain's Locker
7. Regatta for Power
8. Annual Needs Your Submissions
9. From your WebMaster 

From:  Bill Rumbold, Commodore

I have to hand it to our Vice Commodore and his first Picnic in the Park Chairman, Capt. Bill Baker. I understand they had over 120 folks attend the picnic! If this event portends this year's social season, it will blow the dust off the record books! Way to go Bob & Bill!

Our Regatta Chairman for Sail, Capt. Joe Payne, has taken on the task of implementing a Youth Sailing Program for kids 10 to 15. He made a very impressive presentation to the E-Committee and won unanimous support for his program. He and his committee are planning two sessions this July to introduce kids to sailing. He has even conned some sailing dinghies out of the Vice Commodore of the Poulsbo Yacht Club, Skip Peters, for this program. I believe this is a much needed program that can provide a kick-start to our children. Joe emphasizes that it is not only for BYC kids, but other children sponsored by BYC members can also participate. If you have a neighbor or a friend with a child that you would like to see in a sailing program, give Joe a call. Who knows? Maybe the parent of the child will become a valued member of BYC! Give Joe a pat on the back for this initiative! Joe can also use a couple of helpers with dinghies that can serve as safety/chase boats.  I think you would find it a lot of fun!

Now waste water treatment is not a very exciting subject, but Capt. Mike Leedy has taken his job seriously as Waste Water Chairman and has been doing some real long overdue cleaning of the tanks and disposal of the accumulated material. This is something that most of you would not think about, but the work that Mike has been doing in the past couple of weeks will make it much nicer to use the railway and keep the odor down. Thanks Mike!

Another first! Capt. Ray Gorski had the health department officials out to check out and approve the Pump-Out Station. We are operational! More information will be found elsewhere in this edition on how to use the equipment. I have assigned the responsibility of the operation, maintenance and repair to the Float Committee. Please use the facility, but follow the directions and leave it as clean as you found it now.

You saw the June edition of the Towline with the collage of pictures. Neat job Harry! Capt. Davis is looking for pictures to be featured in the Towline so when you are at an event get your camera out and take some "candid camera" shots. 

I know that our Annual Committee, under Capt. Bret Halffman, is hard at work. They are collecting information and pictures and laying the groundwork for another great annual. As you leaf through the current edition you see your friends with no pictures of themselves or their boats and I know many addressees and telephone numbers have changed in the past year. Take it upon yourself to get after your buddy to get his info current and send in the pictures. Update yours at the same time. If everyone would take a couple of minutes now and check your data and send it to Bret or put it in the Annual Committee box it will make for a much nicer looking and useful yearbook.

Have a great summer on the water. Be safe, and remember the member's oath you took. It states, "I will assist another boater in distress and do all within my power to preserve the property and lives of others when endangered." Live up to your oath if the occasion presents itself.

Bill Rumbold
Commodore 

From: Bob Bachman, Vice Commodore

A few days ago it was 90 degrees and today as I write it's raining. Ah! Life in the Northwest. Well, our Treasurer, Capt. Bill Baker and his First Mate, Sandy, must have a California secret in how to control or at least predict the weather. They kicked off the summer season with the first Picnic in the Park. The weather couldn't have been better, just as they predicted and the turnout was proof positive with over 100 members, family and friends attending. Great raffle prizes were provided by our in house company, Raffles by Arlene, and along with ice cream rounded out a perfect evening. Good job Bill, Sandy and crew.

Next Picnic in the Park is July 17 at 1800 with a horseshoe tournament beginning at 1600. Theme is western with Capt. Al Gonsalez and mate Joanne doing western beef. If you attended their picnic last year when they did this you'll recall the rave reviews. It was delicious. Sign up early as this will be a big hit again, I'm sure.

July 4th there is no official cruise planned but on July 3rd an informal raft up in Poulsbo is being talked up around the club. Bring finger foods for cockpit hor deuv'res if attending.

Well the galley is now shut down as we enter the last phase of our remodel. Our new reefer is in as well as the two gas ranges and the stacked convection ovens and new cabinetry. Our deadline is August 1st for the Grand XIV Officers Cruise In. Your club needs your help now. There is some demolition to be done, painting, and many other things. See Capt. Don Sherwood, Work Party Chair, if you're willing to help. Weekdays, nights, or weekends, he'll accommodate. This will be a first rate galley and scullery when complete that you, the membership, own. Be an active part of it and retire your work party time early and relax the rest of the year.

Side note - what cabinetry that could be salvaged as well as one gas range have been sold and the large hood over the ranges appears to be sold also. The club has one gas range remaining, the brown refrigerator behind the galley and the cooler that was in the store, up for sale at very good pre sale prices to members before I run an ad in the papers. The proceeds, of course, revert to the treasury. See or call the Vice Commodore for details.

Remember, as you cruise this summer, that your burgee tells the whole world where you're from. Your boats? overall condition, fenders appropriately in or out, proper flag etiquette, and good seamanship and courtesy will speak volumes about our club and the pride we take in it and our boats.

Coast Guard boardings this summer will be greatly increased due to the added security after 9-11. Be courteous and helpful if boarded. Remember, these folks are just doing their job which is protecting us from another disaster. Their shifts are long and in all kinds of weather and they don't need grief from the people they're trying to protect.

Have a great and safe summer!

Bob Bachman
Vice Commodore 

From: Rod Perryman, Rear Commodore

Now the elections are over, Angela and I want to thank you all for your vote of confidence. This allows me the opportunity to give back to the club for all the wonderful times I have had over my past sixteen years of membership. 

As I look around at our fine facility, I think of what it took to make it what it is today.  It clearly shows a great deal of hard work and dedication by members, much like yourselves.  I am happy to announce that proud tradition is still alive and well today. 

My predecessors recognized that tradition of hard work and dedication and I am looking forward to following in their footsteps and uphold the tradition.  Some mighty big shoes I have to fill,  I know.

Some housekeeping items to remind you all of.  Remember to be considerate to your fellow member and return the dock cart when you have finished with it and not leave it at your slip. While you are at it make sure to tip it on its end so it stays dry for the next user.  When you work in the shop, remember to clean up after yourself.  Return any tools you borrow to the shop so they are available the next time they are needed.  I am sad to report there are several tools missing.   The dumpsite  is for items from your boat only and not for items from home. 

Cruising season is finally here, and Angela and I wish you all safe and happy cruising this summer.   See you out there.

Rod Perryman
Rear Commodore

From: Secretary's Comments

Following are highlights of the Executive Committee Meeting of 10 June 2002.

•  Committee Chairs for Budget & Fiscal: P/C Don Floyd and Capt. Dale Armstrong, Planning: Capts. Doug Smith and Mike Leedy, Insurance: Capt. John Rosendale, and Investments: Capt. George Harless were elected.
• Audit Committee: P/C Harry Risch and Capt. Vern Downs were appointed
• Appointed Planning Committee members include: P/Cs Mike Henry, Paul Earsley, Capts. Bill Streutker, Dale Armstrong, Harry Davis, and Commodore Bill Rumbold.
• New member applications were read from Steven Brett and Roy Yeager.
• The Float Committee will be the overseer of the new Pump-Out Station.
• Security: New magnetic lock on the brow gate, as well as new locks on the Store, storeroom and Towline room.
• Capt. Joe Payne presented a comprehensive proposal for a Youth Sailing Program that was well received.   It was moved, seconded and passed that we adopt Capt. Payne's proposal.
• P/C Mike Henry reminded everyone of the upcoming QCYC Big Brother Cruise-in.   He reported that Chuck Rolfe, owner of "Banjo" will be moving to Oklahoma shortly, and suggested honoring Chuck for all his work for QCYC and BYC with a presentation of a flag pole for his new home.  P/C Henry is accepting donations to help defray the cost.

Respectfully submitted,
Charlie Billings
Secretary, BYC

Skipperette's Installation was held on June 5^th. Being installed were: President Gerri Bachman, Vice President Sandy Baker, Secretary Bunny Daniel, Treasurer Marijo Hudson and Recording Secretary Sharon Lillybridge. 

Skipperettes is open to all wives, sisters, mothers, daughters or widows of any Bremerton Yacht Club member. Our meetings held on the first Wednesday of the month rotate between day luncheons and evening desserts. Our next meeting will be a picnic in the park on September 11th 11:30 am.

This past year the Skipperettes have been busy helping in the re-decoration of the club house. We will be finishing the drapes for the lounge in early July. 

For more information please contact President Gerri Bachman or Membership Chairman Jo Carr 

Gerri Bachman
President Skipperettes

Our first big cruise of the season is history and we had a fine turn out.  Nineteen boats made it all the way to Olympia, including those famous Shelton explorers, Gary 'Magellan' Clauson and Cliff 'Columbus' Lillybridge.  The weather was awesome and the facilities at Swantown Marina were great.  Most boats arrived Friday afternoon in time for cocktails and dinner at their favorite Olympia restaurant.  Saturday morning started with a breakfast of Thomas Tummytuckers and eye openers.  The rest of the day was dedicated to touring the Capital building, shopping or a visit to the Farmers Market.   Saturday evening found us at the marina park dining on BBQ port sandwiches and coleslaw.  The cocktail hour was followed by another cocktail hour and another, well you get the idea. 

Sunday breakfast included French toast, pastries, fruit and of course, eye openers.  We were treated to lunch on the dock with leftover BBQ sandwiches and then a blindfolded dingy race.  Debbie and Dave Hagen proved to be the team to beat while the rest of us just beat up the bows of our own boats with the oars and dinghies. Hagens even beat a challenging team from Quartermaster harbor Yacht Club.  Our Blackout Bingo game was a success once the code was cracked and Rick and Maralee Ormiston were the first place finishers. 

We had lasagna for Sunday's dinner, thanks to all who donated your time and ovens.  After dinner the cocktail hour continued aboard Harry and Paula Davis's Fairwinds.  The music and the mast were rocking far into the evening. 

Monday's cruise home was in beautiful weather.  All in all we had a great time, even though we were not at Oro Bay.  Sometimes different can be fun. 

I would like to thank those who helped Cathy and I get through our first cruise:  P/C Mark & Roxanne Miller, Capt. Rick & Maralee Ormiston, Capt. John & Denise Rosendale, P/C Leo & Sue Longenecker and everyone else who lended a hand!  Thank you! 

Capt. Mike Thomas 
Fleet Captain 

Local log racing has taken it's normal summer break, with the next IPBA north sound race in September, at Seattle Yacht Clubs Port Madison outstation. This race is always a good one, and is one big super social event. There is one race this summer, the IPBA International Cruiser Race (ICR), and is a must race for anyone chasing the IPBA points.

The ICR will be in Canada this year, to be held on August 3rd and be run out of Thetis Island, British Columbia. The points received are 2.25 times the normal points for this one race. This year the normal entry fee is being waived, in hopes that more skippers will enter. This race is always a lot of fun, and the Canadians always have lots of fun. Many of those racing will be staying up in the BC area to do some cruising or attending the North American Invitational (NAI) National Championship log race which is the next weekend in Vancouver. Several BYC skippers have volunteered the use of their boats for the NAI  championship race.

The ICR race log was sent out with the IPBA news letter, the Unpredictable Log. If you did not get a copy, copies are available at the BYC clubhouse.

Jack Hensley
Regatta Chairman for Power

Its the summer season, and that means that once again the annual committee is collecting information for another BYC annual. We hope to have the annual ready for publishing by September, so the sooner we can make all our changes and updates, the better.

What does this mean for you?  If you have any information to submit to the annual, please do so as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the last minute.  This especially includes contact information, address changes, phone number changes, and your email address. (we added 40 email addresses last year, but with close to 300 members, we are still missing many addresses). We also still have missing pictures, either of people or of boats.  Flag officers and Skipperette officers, we'll also need you formal pictures.

Plus if you have anything noteworthy or informative that should be in the annual.

Submissions should be placed in the annual box in the clubhouse or e-mailed to bycannual@bremertonyachtclub.org. You can also also contact the annual chair Bret Halffman or the web coordinator

Dave Uebele
member annual committee

From: your WebMaster

The web team is looking for artwork to help spruce up the web page. Looking for photos of the clubhouse or other artwork that could be used at the top level of the web page to show some important aspect of BYC. Paper or electronic artwork is acceptable.

Also, a reminder that we are looking for volunteers for working on the web page. If you would be interested in learning more about HTML or how to setup and modify web pages, contact bycwebteam@bremertonyachtclub.org We are also looking for people that might be interested in scanning or typing in some of the paper history of BYC suitable for web access or other electronic storage of the club history.

If you like messing around with the computer, this can be a nice way to earn points.  A lot cleaner work than scrapping barnacles... 

Just a reminder to check the web page for upcoming events, and if you want to add something to the web page, contact the web team via the web page. www.bremertonyachtclub.org We've had a lot of favorable comments, and I want to keep it that way by making sure the web page is current and relevant to members of the community.

Also, for those members that had email via @home, please contact me to let me know your new email address. I am already collecting email addresses for next years annual.

Dave Uebele