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VIEW FROM THE BRIDGEJUNE 2012

STATE OF THE SHIPRick Jackson, Commodore

317 First Street • Annapolis, MD 21403 • 410-267-9549 • Hotline 410-263-0415www.eastpor tyc.org

Summer is here at last and the calendar is full of fun ac�vi�es at the Club. The

Cruisers are over at Granary Creek off the Wye River for the weekend, the Bermuda Ocean Race is busy ge�ng ready for the start on June 8 a�er one of our signature par�es the night before, the Spring Co�llion. But the month starts off with one event that I am very proud off, the Leukemia Cup Rega�a.

This is the 20th �me that EYC has been privileged to assist in this event. Since its humble beginnings in 1993 this event has grown from Annapolis harbor to become a na�onwide charity rega�a. There are now 47 Leukemia Cup Rega�as run around the country and over $33 Million has been raised to fight blood related cancers. Quite an accomplishment.

There is another reason that we support this effort. One of our founders, Rob Ladd, was stricken with Leukemia two years ago. He has fought a courageous ba�le and is finally on the road to recovery. The Club has adopted “Team

Rob Ladd” as our fund raising tool to do our part. We have set a goal of raising $6,000, which equates to $10 each vo�ng member of the Club. Now each of us can afford to make a $10 tax-deduc�ble dona�on to this very worthwhile cause. So far we have raised over $1,500. While this is notable we s�ll have a long way to go. So please take this opportunity to click on h�p://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/robladd/lcr and make that $10 dona�on. We have un�l June 2 to make a difference.

June also sees our first “Music on the Deck” when the Unified Jazz Ensemble make a return for a Jazz Brunch to celebrate Father’s Day a li�le early on June 10. Make those reserva�ons now. Not to be outdone, our regular Music on the Deck/Dog Day A�ernoon shows up on the following Sunday, June 17, a�ernoon to rock the house from 4 to 7 p.m. These events are always fun so make your plans now to a�end.

Check out the calendar for lots of specials. Have you tried the Wednesday

night Italian and half price wine dinners or the Late Night Friday Happy Hour and Small Plate event?

Lots going on so stop by and get in on the ac�on.

The Board was very sorry to have to accept the resigna�on of Rod Tomlinson as chair of the Building and Grounds Commi�ee. Rod has spent years keeping the old clubhouse going using bailing wire and duct tape. We would have been lost without his efforts. He saved the Club untold $$$$$ using his MacGyver-like skills to repair all manner of things. Rod, thanks you for a job well done.

As Rod steps down, Tom Mullan has agreed to take over Buildings and Grounds. This is the perfect �me to transi�on to the new clubhouse. Rather than repairing broken air condi�oners, Tom’s task will be to develop and implement maintenance schedules that will keep things in �p top shape.

You may have heard that Past

Calendar Highlights 4House Commi�ee 4Spring Co�llion 5Cruise News 6Race Commi�ee 7

Bermuda Ocean Race 7Ou�i�ers 8Junior Fleet 8Membership Commi�ee 9Historian’s Report 9

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Commodore Carey Kirk was injured in a fall in the Clubhouse. Carey has been the principal players in the design of the new Clubhouse. He was leading a tour of the renovated building for officers of the bank when a ladder he was on slid and threw him to the floor. I am happy to report that Carey is res�ng comfortably at home and should be back at his favorite Club in the not too distant future. Please feel free to drop Carey a line of encouragement at [email protected].

You will recall that I reviewed a poten�al issue of a cash flow crunch in June and July due to the rapid pace of construc�on in the May Commodore’s Corner. I am pleased to advise that the Severn Savings Bank has agreed to extend the Club a bridge loan to get us through this period so that construc�on can proceed at the current pace. I do want to thank several of the members who stepped up and offered to lend the Club the funds necessary, but the Board felt that the best course of ac�on was to use the bank’s funds rather than our members’ savings. You guys are the best!

Well, the pace of construc�on con�nues to amaze me. The roof is on and the fire escapes are in, along with most of the mechanical systems. The electricians are busy at work wiring the place and the plumbers are plain plumbed out. You can watch all of this ac�vity on the web cam so join the rest of us sidewalk superintendents and follow the fun.

Let me cover one rumor that keeps popping its head up. I keep hearing that the Club does not have all of the permits needed to complete construc�on. This is untrue. We have all permits for construc�on and grading need to complete the building. The one item that is s�ll outstanding is the permit for the hood system in the kitchen and we only applied for that last week. So all is on schedule. Our owner’s representa�ve and the crew from Brown Construc�on are hard at work making sure that all of our bases are covered and that we have a fantas�c new home to move into.

You no�ce that I did not say when we will move into the Clubhouse. That is because you can s�ll buy into the 50/50 pool to guess when we receive the final Occupancy Permit from the City. See the bartender. They will be happy to sell you a �cket.

Before I go, let me confirm another rumor. According to the Membership Commi�ee we are about to establish a new wai�ng list. Ramzi, Lynn and the rest of the Commi�ee have done a wonderful job is filling our ranks and ge�ng us back on track. Thank you all. We appreciate all that you do.

That wraps it up for another month. You belong to one of the greatest Clubs around. Remember what makes the Club so great is not the buildings or the trailers but the people. So come on down and join your friends on the deck.

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STEP UP FOREYC:

JOIN TEAM

ROB LADD

As many of you know, EYC Member #5, Rob Ladd, has been figh�ng leukemia for the last two years. The good news is that he is now on his way to a full recovery. Rob was one of the founders of EYC and has always been there to support the Club.

Commodore Rick Jackson has set up Team Rob Ladd in Rob’s honor, as the representa�ve of our club, to raise funds in the off-water compe��on for this year’s Leukemia Cup.

The team needs your contribu�ons by June 2 to do Rob and EYC proud in the fund raising race.

If each EYC member contributes just $10, we can achieve an impressive result for this year’s Leukemia Cup. Make your tax-deduc�ble contribu�on online at h�p://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/robladd/lcr, or leave a check payable to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the Commodore’s mailbox in the “conference room” trailer. Thank you.


At press �me, General Manager Bill Kocan was enjoying a much-deserved vaca�on.

Watch his blog, “The Manager’s Desk,” on the EYC website for news and updates a�er his return. To find the blog, use the drop down tab under “Ashore” and “Clubhouse.” Addi�onal links can be found in the Tuesday email Newsblast and in the “Latest News” sec�on of the EYC home page.

THE MANAGER’S DESKBill Kocan, General Manager

NEW! WEEKLY SPECIALSIf you haven’t already heard EYC has a bunch of brand new specials to pass along to our membership. A quick snapshot is below and you can read the Blast for further details:

Sunday: Taco Day..get tacos for $1.50 each.

NEW! Monday, Date Night, Enjoy a price fixed meal for two on the first Monday evening of each month. One appe�zer, two entrees, dessert and a FREE bo�le of wine included! Also, for this special selec�on we will be serving all food on regular ceramic plates and real silverware to enhance the evening.

Tuesday, Burger night…of course.

NEW! Wednesday, Italian Night: Chef Larry will come up with a tasty weekly Italian Pasta Specials served with a warm bague�e and parmesan and herb olive oil for dipping. Also, with the purchase of any Two Entrees receive a 1⁄2 price bo�le of wine of your choice.

Thursday, Prime Rib Night: If you haven’t been here for this yet, you are missing out.

NEW! Fast Friday Lunch: Op�on to call ahead and have your meal wai�ng for you for those on a �ght schedule; We will also be offering “Speedy Specials,” por�oned appropriately and more importantly, PRICED for those of us on a brown bag budget! Those a�ending lunch will also receive a FREE select drink voucher to return that evening for dinner or happy hour.

NEW! Saturday Baby Back Rib Night: Chef Larry will feature half and full racks of baby back ribs with a rota�ng crea�ve new “Rib Rub” sure to please your palate.

NEW! Late night Happy Hour and Small Plate Friday & Saturday - EYC will keep the kitchen open late and offer unique “small plate” crea�ons from (9 p.m. to 10 p.m.) to accompany those of us having too much fun to go home just yet! Also, enjoy any Mt. Gay or Gosling drink for just $3 from 9 to 10 p.m.

JAZZ BRUNCH!

Mark your calendars and make your reserva�ons for EYC’s ho�est new event, a Jazz Brunch on Sunday, June 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring fantas�c music by the Unified Jazz Ensemble as well as Chef Larry’s great brunch selec�ons, all for $19.95 per person including the meal and a complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa, this is certain to be popular. Juanita will be se�ng up one of her special Bloody Mary Bars to add to the fes�vi�es.

Reserva�ons are required, so pick up the phone and make yours today. Call the office, 410-267-9549, or make your reserva�ons at the bar.


Let the Fun Shine On!

May kicked in with the Supermoon on Saturday, May 5, and the first of two jewels in the Triple Crown for “I’ll Have Another.” The next weekend a terrific Mother’s Day brunch was further highlighted by our Blessing of the Fleet with our favorites Rev. Jeff Paulson and bagpiper Randy Welsh. With the dry dock storage off site, the extra bo�les of “Holy Water to Go” were apropos.

The unofficial summer start is Memorial Day Weekend (official summer is Wednesday, June 20), but no Blue Angels this year. Hopefully we can watch them from our new decking in 2013!

Hey, the Club is under roof! Well, the shingles are stacked on the roof... The 50/50 raffle for guess�ma�ng the final Use and Occupancy Permit date is coming to a close. Chances are $5 each and proceeds will be split between the winner(s) and the Club for our re-opening party! (If no one gets the exact date, it is the next date of the U & O.)

Fathers’ Day is Sunday the 17th with the start of Music on the Deck and Dog Days! Bring your family and furry friends for socializing and yappy hour!

Have you seen what Larry is crea�ng in our “kitchen”? Best to take advantage of Monday night Date Night (easy to get a si�er with school being let out) and Italian specials on Wednesday.

All are welcome to join in with planning a great Club experience. The House Commi�ee is involved in many aspects and we look forward to new ideas and talents! Come play with us - our next mee�ng is Wednesday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at Juanitaville!

AROUND THE HOUSEJoAnn Lavender

JUNE CALENDAR(as of May 15; please check for updates online)

Special Events:* Leukemia Cup Launch Party (at AYC), Friday, June 1* Leukemia Cup Rega�a Crew Party, Saturday, June 2, 4 p.m.* Spring Co�llion, Thursday, June 7, 5 p.m.* Op Sail Bal�more, Thursday – Monday, June 14 – 18 * Fathers’ Day/Music on the Deck/Dog Day A�ernoon, Sunday, June 17, 4 p.m.* EYC Junior Sailing Program Begins, Monday, June 25

Mark Your Calendars:* Independence Day Party, Wednesday, July 4, 6 p.m.* Solomons Island Invita�onal Race Start, Friday, July 13, 6:30 p.m.* Music on the Deck, Sunday, July 15, 4 p.m.* Chesapeake Stand-Up Challenge, Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m.* Gourmet Cruise, Saturday, August 18

EYC Cruising:* Op Sail Bal�more, Thursday – Monday, June 14 – 18

EYC Racing:* Friday Night Beer Can Series, Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30 p.m.* 20th Annual Leukemia Cup Rega�a, Saturday, June 2 * Bermuda Ocean Race Start, Friday, June 8, 1:30 p.m.* One Design Classic, Saturday, June 30

Commi�ee Mee�ngs:* Junior Fleet Commi�ee, Monday, June 4, 6:30 p.m.* IT Commi�ee, Monday, June 4, 7 p.m.* Ou�i�ers Commi�ee, Tuesday, June 5, 6 p.m.* Bermuda Ocean Race Commi�ee, Tuesday, June 5, 7 p.m.* House Commi�ee, Wednesday, June 6, 6 p.m.* Race Commi�ee, Monday, June 11, 7 p.m.* Santa Maria Cup Commi�ee, Tuesday, June 12, 7 p.m.* Marina Commi�ee, Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m.* Lights Parade Commi�ee, Thursday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.* VFB DEADLINE, Friday, June 15* Membership Commi�ee, Monday, June 18, 6 p.m.* Execu�ve Board, Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m.* Finance Commi�ee, Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m.* EYC Founda�on, Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.* Annapolis Match Race Group, Monday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.* Special Events Commi�ee, Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.* Cruise Commi�ee, Thursday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.


Join the skippers and crews of the Bermuda Ocean Race and honored members of the regional marine trades at Spring Co�llion 2012, coming to EYC on Thursday, June 7, 5 – 10 p.m.

Spring Co�llion is a public block party thrown by Eastport Yacht Club in even years to celebrate those who work in the marine trades, introduce and send off the Bermuda Ocean Race crews and name Outstanding Marine Wizards. It has a long and colorful history whose con�nued centerpiece is Wes Wilde’s famous Co�llion Punch.

As part of the fes�vi�es, EYC will name its 2012 Outstanding Marine Wizards nominated by the public and selected by a very special panel of judges who be introduced a�er the selec�on is complete.

Bermuda Ocean Race crews will be introduced and we will see which skippers put a curfew on their crews with the first gun scheduled for Friday at 1:30 p.m.

Michael Baker and the Blue Smoke Band will be playing original high energy blues, sure to get everyone dancing! Bermuda Ocean Race gear will be for sale and informa�on about the EYC Founda�on’s MAST (MArine Skills Training) ini�a�ve will be available. Lots of Gosling rum drinks, beer, wine and so� drinks

will be for sale along with the secret recipe Co�llion Punch. As always the EYC Volunteer Grillers will be cooking up a storm of reasonably priced fare.

Event �ckets are a mere $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets will go on sale May 1 at the following loca�ons: EYC Clubhouse/Bar; Fawce�’s on Bay Ridge Avenue; West Marine at Hillsmere Shopping Center; Helly Hansen on Main Street. Ticket orders may also be downloaded from the Spring Co�llion

page of the EYC website if you prefer to have �ckets mailed to you (orders must be received by May 25).

EYC has designated the Na�onal Sailing Hall of Fame and the EYC Founda�on’s Scholarship Fund for Further Educa�on in the Marine Trades as the 2012 beneficiaries.

Ques�ons about Spring Co�llion? Call the EYC Hotline 410-263-0415 x 2 or visit the page on the EYC website under the “Our Events” tab.

SPRING COTILLION JUNE 7:

A UNIQUE EASTPORT �YACHT CLUB� CELEBRATION!


CRUISE NEWSBob Arias

Our first ra�up of the season occurred May 5-6 in the Rhode River. About a dozen boats came for a pot-luck appe�zer party, including a number of “new” cruisers. Thanks to Bill and Ann Sieling for le�ng us use their Pilgrim as a party barge, and to everyone else for not spilling any wine on their new inside boat cushions and not dropping food on deck. We had three full bags of trash, so you know it was a good party. Thanks also to Paul and Judy Cha�erton for rescuing some “new” cruisers with engine problems.

Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28) was the annual Cruise to Granary Creek. We’re making some changes this year, so we call it “Wye River 2.0.” Full report next month.

A�en�on “recovering racers!” Don’t

forget that EYC hosts the annual Leukemia Cup rega�a on Saturday, June 2. Enter the “Leukemia Class” for “boats that don’t normally race,” which describes us perfectly. We even get our own course around government marks, rather than windward/leeward stuff the rock stars prefer. Last year, we had at least five EYC cruisers racing. Here’s your chance to invite some addi�onal crew, have some low-key fun without commi�ng to a race schedule, a�end par�es at AYC (!) and EYC, and raise money for a good cause. New this year on the same day will be a Power Cruisers Event, a “Predicted Log” contest similar to a road rally. See h�p://www.leukemiacupmd.org for more informa�on.

June 14-18 OpSail 2012 in Bal�more. Tall ships from around the world, US Navy warships, fireworks, concerts, plus the

Blue Angels, all to commemorate the War of 1812. This will very popular, so make your marina reserva�ons early! Most EYC Cruisers will be staying at Henderson’s Wharf in Fells Point (410-732-1049) Thursday through Sunday, but we will be having at least one get-together wherever you choose. For more info, see www.starspangled200.com. Contact Rob Greve for more informa�on (410 990 1642 or [email protected]).

Plans are not yet firm for another cruise in June. Watch your email and the website.

Beginning Monday, July 2, and running through Friday, July 6, will be a five-day Fourth of July Cruise, otherwise known as “the Fireworks Cruise.” This �me, we’re heading north to Chestertown, where we have arranged to stay at the Chester River Yacht Club and join them for a July Fourth picnic. Feel free to join the cruise at any �me, as we’ll generally be less than a day away, even by sailboat! Coordinators are Tom Baugher and Dorothy Jagin on their Mainship trawler (410 280 1478, 443 223 0982 mobile, [email protected] )

Ahoy, EYC Ma�es – early sounding for this year’s Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend at Rock Hall, MD! This fun-filled event is slated for August 10 - 12, 2012, so mark your calendars, and if you want to reserve a slip or mooring, we suggest contac�ng Swan Creek Marina at 410-639-7813 ASAP. There is also anchoring in Swan Creek and/or other marinas available as well as the op�on to drive over to Rock Hall for the day. More details will be forthcoming closer to the date, but if you have any ques�ons please feel free to call cruise coordinators Ron and Dawn Hughes at 443-994-7000 by phone or by email at [email protected]. You can also find more specifics at the website: h�p://rockhallpirates.com to get a feel for the myriad ac�vi�es scheduled for all ages. Aaargh!

Remember, every Thursday is “cruisers’ night” at the club. Just look for the long table, and join us for dinner. This is an excellent way to set up impromptu weekend ra�-ups, get extra crew, or get yourself invited onto someone else’s boat.

$5 per person (all ages) in advanceto benefit the EYC Foundation Marine Trades Scholarship FundHonor Outstanding Marine Wizards (2008, 2010, and introduce 2012)

Meet the Crews of the 2012 Bermuda Ocean Race


RACE COMMITTEEMarsha Malkin

BERMUDA OCEAN RACE

Mary Ann DeGraw

www.bermudaoceanrace.com

COME JOIN US FOR THE START OF THE 2012 BOR ON

FRIDAY JUNE 8.Hey, you know you won’t get any

work done in the office anyway and the lawn can wait un�l the weekend. Let’s give the fleet a proper Eastport Yacht Club send-off.

The fleet, including more than 30 heading for the Onion Patch, will parade around the Annapolis Harbor star�ng at noon. The first boat in the parade will feature Hal the Piper on Lee McMichael’s boat, Sister Mary Catherine. The fleet will follow, dressed for the parade.

The parade also will include the Race Commi�ee boat, Last Dance, thanks to Anne and Bill Sieling who have performed this duty for many years.

Two more EYC members’ boats will be part of the BOR fleet. Accommoda�ng our sponsors and poli�cians will be Andy and Amanda Fegley’s boat YES, and Ed Wells’ boat Oceolo. Once again this shows the generous volunteer spirit and support of EYC members.

The star�ng sequence is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Severn River.

If the troops just can’t get it together on a boat then come to the waterfront to send the racers off with a big wave, flags, hands, horns and/or whistle. And don’t forget to follow the fleet on our website: www.bermudaoceanrace.com.

The Annapolis Na�onal Offshore One Design (NOOD) Rega�a was held on May 4-6. EYC ran the course that included the following classes: J/80, J/105, Tartan 10 and Viper 640. This proved to be a challenging event due to the condi�ons but the race commi�ee again did an awesome job. Everyone dodged a storm on Friday, had three races on Saturday and one more on Sunday before the wind took a rest. Thanks to PRO Sharon Hadsell and all the many volunteers that came out to help.

The Friday Night Beer Cans started on May 11. The Race Commi�ee had a few challenges on the first night but have things worked out for the future races. The new finish out on the dock proved to be a li�le challenging but that has been worked out as well with a few changes to the Sailing Instruc�ons. This is a great way to learn race management without having to give up an en�re weekend or day so please sign up using the online signup. For all you experienced PROs, please remember that we’ll want to make sure you come out for at least one Friday night as the Deputy PRO. Please let Thornell Jones know at �jones@a�global.net if you have any ques�ons.

On May 19, EYC hosted the start of the Elf Classic Rega�a. The event is organized by the Classic Yacht Restora�on Guild to recreate yacht racing of the 1880s when the races began on shore, included the row to the boat on mooring or anchor, making sail and reversing the process at the finish, in this case signing the race log at the Tolchester Bandstand on the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Mari�me Museum. Hopefully you were able to see some of these classic yachts in front of EYC.

Our next event is the 20th Annual Leukemia Cup Rega�a, scheduled for June 2. This is a great charity event that has been a huge success and EYC has been a founder of the rega�a and a strong supporter. EYC will run the race commi�ee, with AYC assis�ng on the other course.

The rega�a starts with the Leukemia

Cup Rega�a Summer Gala & Auc�on at AYC the night before. On Saturday there will be more than 15 PHRF and one design classes on race courses, a 1st annual predicted log race and the J/80 fun race. The local J/80 fleet (which includes many EYC members) will take local pa�ents out for a fun race so they can enjoy a day on the water as well.

This is all followed by a great party a�er the race at EYC. If you can’t race, come join the fes�vi�es and support a good cause. If you would like to sign up for race commi�ee, please use the online sign up or send an email to race.commi�[email protected].

On June 8 is the start of the Bermuda Ocean Race hosted by Eastport Yacht Club. Thanks to Mary Ann DeGraw, BOR Chair. This race is held every two years and goes from Annapolis to Bermuda. There are many seminars leading up the race to make sure the racers and boats are as prepared as well. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and they will have a great sail over.

We are looking for volunteers to help out with other aspects of race commi�ee – no experience necessary! We are looking for people to help with things such as tracking finances, coordina�ng boats and rega�as, etc. If you’re interested in ge�ng involved, please let me know and we’ll definitely be able to find a way for you to help out!

This year we plan to conduct some addi�onal sessions throughout the season. Watch for some upcoming sessions being planned on Scoring, GPS and Safety. If you are not on the RC distribu�on list, please send a note to: race.commi�[email protected].

All of our rega�as and training events are set up for online sign-up. To par�cipate is easy and just a couple clicks away. So…how do I volunteer or sign up? Go to the EYC, Racing, EYC RC page and click on the link to volunteer.

The next RC mee�ng will be Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at EYC. Hope to see you there!


OUTFITTERS HASWHAT YOU WANT!

Don’t forget you can order from Ou�i�ers online!Just click on the “Ou�i�ers” tab in the “Ashore” sec�on of the EYC website!

Gill visors are now in stock! We are also carrying Oigo bags, two types of back packs and duffle bags in various colors, plus plenty of polos for both men and women, including Nike golf shirts for men in blue.

Don’t forget we’ve got baby sets with onesie & coordinated striped hoodie, which are too cute! We also have reusable plas�c wine glasses for use in JME.

June Sales Dates:Friday, June 1, from 6-8 PM

Thursday, June 7, (Spring Co�llion)Wednesday, June 13, from 6-8 PM

Thursday, June 21, from 6-8 PMFriday, June 29, from 6-8 PM

CALLING ALL HANDS!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPRING COTILLION!

Spring Co�llion is approaching (Thursday, June 7), and we need volunteers for the following posi�ons:

Ticket Sales at Club (prior to Event, May 30-June 6)Set-Up (Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7)Clean-Up (Thursday, June 7)Food Service: Set-Up, Grillers, Servers & Take-Down (Thursday, June 7)Front Gate: Ticket Sales, Volunteer Check-In, Ticket Entry & ID

Check/Wrist BandsFood & Beverage Ticket SalesBeverage Servers: Beer/WineRunnersVolunteer Back-UpMoney Runner

Go to h�p://www2.mysignup.com/spring_co�llion to sign up

today! There are several shi�s to choose from within each posi�on. The contribu�on of your �me and talent is a generous – and FUN – way to support this year’s beneficiaries, the Na�onal Sailing Center and Hall of Fame and the EYC Founda�on. As always, your help is greatly appreciated!

JUNIOR FLEETHolly O’Hare

May was a busy month for Junior Fleet. First came the arrival of the new floa�ng dock. Thanks to Gavin O’Hare, Jeff Borland, and Rob Rowlands for its smooth arrival.

Special thanks to all our volunteers who moved our fleet of 18 boats back to the club and Fools with Tools for the fabulous picnic tables, ramp, and deck repairs. Please enjoy the new tables and the view from the hill whenever classes are not in session. And … kudos to Mike Krissoff for lending out his property for the safe storage of our fleet throughout the winter.

There is s�ll lots of work to be done before classes start on June 25. If you have a special skills and can pitch in please let us know.

To date we s�ll have room in several of our classes. Be sure to check out the club website under Junior Fleet for informa�on. Classes are open to members’ and nomembers’ children ages 5-15 including adult sailing.

Our staff arrives on June 18. Please welcome them and show them around the club. First session classes begin on June 25. Please be aware of the drop off and pick up in the main parking lot. Cars will be entering the drop off/pick up area throughout the day Monday through Friday �ll the end of July. Hopefully this will be a smooth transi�on with li�le disrup�on to the club.

As always the Junior Fleet would like to thank the membership for all its support. We look forward to another great summer of learn-to-sail.

Safe sailing!


SHARE YOUR EYC MEMORIES!EYC needs your memories. As we go forward in the

rebuilding of our clubhouse we also need to look back and remember our history and how special this club has been to each one of us. Our members are really a family and our support of each other is invaluable.

The Long Range Planning Commi�ee is working on a personalized history of the club that could turn into a book or a documentary. We would love to have your stories of what the club has meant to you: a one-page story of things funny, sad, adventurous, roman�c, silly, stupid, kind – with pictures, if possible.

We are hoping to put some of these things in the �me capsule so please respond in a �mely fashion to Robin Allison (Member #12), [email protected]. We really appreciate your help in this fun project.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Ramzi Bannura

The Membership Commi�ee con�nues to be busy processing new member applicants; eighteen (18) new members alone in May! We are preparing the wait list now, but please don’t let that discourage anyone; the wait isn’t very long for new applicants to get in… yet…

Membership Commi�ee meets every third Monday of the month to interview new applicants. Please feel free to bring in those applica�ons with ample �me to ensure we can get them processed at least a week before our monthly mee�ng. Remember, there are s�ll vo�ng member incen�ves for those current vo�ng members bringing in new applicants!

Below are the current membership numbers as we find ourselves priming the membership wait list:

Membership BreakdownVo�ng Members (Init fees paid) 562Vo�ng Members (Commi�ed*) 599Associate Members (Commi�ed*) 50Non-Resident Members 120Leave of Absence 13Emeritus 41Junior 3Honorary 2

*Note: ‘Commi�ed’ member totals include those who have paid ini�a�on fees as well as those newer pending members who have been interviewed, processed and perhaps voted in but have not yet paid ini�a�on fee.

Changes in MembershipResigna�ons:Stuart Edwards (# 1008)Gwen Gibson (# 1895)

During the late 1950’s, I served for the best part of 4 years as a Quartermaster in the US Navy destroyer KENNETH D. BAILEY with a home port of Newport, Rhode Island. If a person had to serve in the Armed Forces, such a berth was, to me, deligh�ul duty.

During June of 1956 we proceeded to Annapolis to embark USNA Midshipmen for their Summer Cruise.

There were a total of 16 Destroyers and two Cruisers all on the same mission, and we all came to anchor in designated posi�ons at Annapolis Roads off the mouth of the Severn River. We later connected up with the Ba�leship WISCONSIN. To me, it was quite a sight to see all of these ships in the anchorage.

The cruise took us across the Atlan�c to Europe and we were constantly involved with drills, excercises and gunnery prac�ce intended to accustom the midshipmen to shipboard rou�ne and administra�on, and ships’ systems, evolu�ons and life at sea in a U. S. Naval Vessel. We arrived at the English Channel

and the fleet sca�ered to several ports for liberty: Portsmouth, Hamburg, Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen. Then back across the Atlan�c to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and then return to Annapolis to disembark the Misdshipmen.

When I men�oned all this to long�me EYC Member Ken Malley, Admiral US Navy Re�red, he allowed as how he was then a Midshipman and was along on this cruise and then he told me that there were a total of five EYC members who were then Midshipmen and were involved with this Cruise.

They were: Ken Malley, Class of 1957; Richard Emme�, Class of 1957; Michael Kelly, Class of 1957; Rod Tomlinson, Class of 1959; and Merf Moerschel, Class of 1960.

Although this all happened 56 years ago, it is all s�ll vivid in my mind with the signal flags snapping in the breeze, the flashing signal lights, the shining brass work about the ships’ bridges and the ships underway in various forma�ons on the open ocean and then the Liberty Ports of Hamburg and Oslo.

HISTORIAN’S REPORTFred Hecklinger

A MIDSHIPMEN CRUISE, JUNE 1956


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