BURGEEHalifax Nova Scotia Canada

February 2004 www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca

ARMDALE YYACHT CLUB NNEWSLETTER

This panoramic photo of AYC was taken Sunday, January 25, 2004. Photo by Alexander Meredith, submitted by Jack Cameron. Toview this beautiful photo in colour, please visit our website www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca. I have posted it on the photos 2 page.Gregg

NEW YEAR SAILORSAYC sailors enjoying the day on Don Robinson’sDouglas 31 “Carole”, January 18th 2004. (l-r)Marilyn Daly, Kevin Rosborough, Don Robinson,Steve Daly. Marilyn and Steve’s homeport isVictoria, BC, but are wintering at AYC. Photo byKaren Smith.

CCOOMMMMOODDOORREE’’SS RREEPPOORRTT

This is a great time of year. Now I know that there aresome of you who are saying "is he nuts??” Its cold,miserable, dark..and worst of all, my boat is covered inice and snow!". I suppose it’s whether you are a "glass ishalf full" or a "glass is half empty" kind of person. I liketo look at it that there is way more winter behind us,than in front of us. Within 6 weeks or so, tarps will startto come off boats, the yard will sing with the soothingsounds of grinders, sanders and other power tools, andtalk will turn to Regatta Weekend. Meanwhile, at the clubthere is a full slate of activities to make the next 6 weeksgo a little faster--nav courses, dances, socials, specialdinners--it's all designed to serve you, the member. Makea point of taking advantage of the club in the weeksahead, because I guarantee you, all too soon the "list ofthings to do before launch" will come knocking!!

And then, I'll see you on the water!!

Tommy

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ARMDALE YYACHT CLUB’S NNEWSLETTERBURGEECommittee of Management 2004

FLAG OFFICERS

Commodore: Tom Harper890-0106

Vice Commodore: Dennis Harding477-7785, 499-7351

Rear Commodore: Roy Cheverie 222-0524

Fleet Captain Sail: Norm Schneiderman477-0906, 452-7308

Fleet Captain Cruise: Dave Hickey479-2738, 497-8299

OFFICERSTreasurer: Brian Conrad

463-9305, 225-5855

Secretary: Maxine Rosborough477-4207, 450-3262

COMMITTEE CHAIRSYard Chairman: Norman Raine

477-4106

Entertainment chair: Grant Kennedy477-7069, 497-5068

Dir. Sail Training: Mark MacNeil 463-7677, 456-0555

Burgee Editor Gregg Flynn & Webmaster: 477-0940, 430-3148

Past Commodore: Paul Barr

House Chair: Terry Hill450-5100, 830-5100

AYC ManagementGeneral Manager: Kristine Jagoe

477-4617

Club Steward: Sharon Lloyd477-7650

AYC Caterer: Sharon,Stan Lloyd 477-7650

Boat Yard StaffYard Foreman: Wade Henneberry

477-4153

Yard Staff: Ed BurkeJim HarrisJared Saulnier477-4153

From the Editor: Ahoy mates: The Halifax Boat Show (in my opinion) was one of the best we have had in a longtime. The displays were very well done, the staff at eachlocation were professional, well turned out and offeredboaters an opportunity to escape the daily routine for a fewdays. I was one of the first to get in the door on Thursday andI was not disappointed. I tried to visit all the booths, but Imust confess I leaned to the sailing side a little more than thepower side. The power side that I did visit was mostimpressive and even I picked up a few brochures detailingsome of the most beautiful boats that I have seen in a longtime. Boating is one of, if not the best family sport around. Itpromotes responsibility, good will and a sincere interest inkeeping our coastlines and inland waterway clean for years tocome. Once again, I bumped into several AYC Members andthey all agreed that the toys that were at the show were very very nice. I had my eyes on a beauty. I quickly went and bought a lottery ticket as soon as I got to the local mall. See you at the club.

GO GREEN GO SAILINGGregg Flynn 477-0940Lightning - H36 (B9 ) winterA warm day in December at my winter spot ...Great!

AYC INFORMATIONArmdale Yacht Club, 40 Purcell’s Cove Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia

PO Box 22105, Bayers Road Postal Outlet, 7071 Bayers Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4T7

(902) 477-4617 /477-0148 fax office@armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

BURGEE INFORMATION

The BURGEE is published 10-12 times annually and has a print runof 500 copies. It is distributed to all AYC members and to clubs inNova Scotia. Submissions, articles, ads and photographs submitted will beconsidered for publication, subject to space. Articles may be edited.Deadline for submissions is the second Friday of each month.

Advertising: Please contact our General Manager, Kristine Jagoe(902) 477-4617 for rates and details or the Editor, Gregg Flynn (902)477-0940.

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AYC RENOVATION CREWHi folks!

We started the New Year with a flurry of activity. Asyou know, this year we only had a one week shut downso with a team of dedicated volunteers we set to work. Inthis short space of time the ladies washrooms, whichwere appalling, were totally renovated. The lower lobby got a face lift plus new flooring, the dining room andupper ward room also got spiffed up. The caterers havehad some issues addressed re:equipment, also repairs tothe bar area are on-going these of which are long overdue.

In the near future the rear deck will be re-built,weather permitting.

In closing, I would like to thank the following people: Munden & Dianne, Dave & Janice, Eric & Ellen, Lloyd& Suzie, Dennis & Rosalind, Vic & Karen, Vince &Dianne, Grant & Penny, Andy & Paul (who are not acouple), Jack, and last but not least, Dee. The A.Y.C Reno Team Thanks everyone for a great effort.House ChairmanTerry Hill

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–Ken Bell

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HHOOUUSSEE CCHHAAIIRRMMAANN’’SS RREEPPOORRTT

Sailors, we all dream about sailing alonearound the world, but only a few of usactually do it. I shook the hand of DerekHatfield at the Halifax boat Show and I mustadmit, it was great to meet someone whohas completed such a journey. Once isincredible but, Derek is planning another trip,aboard the new Spirit of Canada, an open60 racing sailboat. Check out his site atwww.spiritofcanada.net

Smooth Sailing Derek.

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YYAARRDD CCHHAAIIRRMMAANN RREEPPOORRTT

I would like to extend best wishes for thecoming year from the Yard Committee andYard Staff to the membership.

Yard Foreman, Wade Henneberry and ourClub Manager, Kristine Jagoe have met withthe Insurance Broker and Adjuster for thedamage caused to the marinas duringHurricane Juan with very positive results andwe expect repairs to be completed for thestart of the yachting season.

The Yard Committee will be meeting in earlyJanuary to plan the work required in the yardfor the coming year. If anyone has sugges-tions or questions, do not hesitate in speakingwith me.

I would like to thank the past Yard Chairman,Paul Samson for the work and effort he hasdone over the past several years on behalf ofthe Club membership.

Norman RaineYard Chairman

RREEAARR CCOOMMMMOODDOORREE’’SS RREEPPOORRTT

Need a date? I have one for you,March 28 at 2pm. That is when we shouldall get together for the first Skippers Meetingof the year. We would like to review the sail-ing instructions and calendar at that timeand Roy is working on having a specialpresentation. It should be interesting andfun. Come for Sunday brunch then themeeting, a perfect afternoon.

We are still looking for someone torun the race house this season. If you areinterested or know someone who may beinterested, send them our way. We wouldlove a volunteer and would equally love topay someone to do the job. Mostly, wewould love to have the job filled and by acapable party.

We also need sponsors. We want to awardmore prizes this year. Make the seasonmore fun and rewarding. If you are interest-ed in donating anything and I mean any-thing, we will gladly give it away. Thisincludes donating your time to approachlikely donors. Give us a call.

Winter is almost gone and dreams of sailingour yachts is soon a reality. Try not to missthe meeting and try to send us some feed-back on our ideas. You will soon be stuckwith the decisions if you don't.

Norman Schneiderman, Fleet Captain Sail477-0906 nnn@hfx.eastlink.ca

Roy CheverieRear Commodore222-0524 charles476@hotmail.com

This visitor was found sunning next to“DIVECOM II”. He melted a hole right through thesnow down to the bare dock. We should hire themon for snow removal. Karen Smith

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PLAY CRIB AT AYC EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - 8.00 PM to 10:00 PMGREAT PRIZES - TURKEY - CHICKEN - HAMS - STEAKS

SPECIAL $30.00 DRAW & OTHER NICE PRIZESGREAT SANDWICH BUFFET

BARGAIN NIGHT - $5.00 PER PERSON

PLAY OTHER CARD GAMES AFTER THE CRIB TOURNAMENT IS OVER

ALSO ANOTHER SPECIAL PRIZE DRAW FOR SURPLUS PRIZES?

”good times are a coming”

TreasurerBrian Conrad

DON'T FORGET DON'T FORGET DARTS THURSDAY NIGHTS DARTS THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 7PM LOWER LOUNGE AT 7PM LOWER LOUNGE

BAR IS NOW OPEN DURING DARTSBAR IS NOW OPEN DURING DARTS

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DAWN

Dawn-and a cloudless skyWith a brisk breeze blowing;And the seabirds, flightIn the morning light,As the waves go racing byWith their white crests showing.

Dawn of a new-born day,With the chill of night dyingAs the shadows fleeTo windward and lee,And the sharp prow cleaves the spray,At the forefoot flying

Dawn o,er the ocean dimWith the big Sails shaking;And the long white wakeWhere the foam flecks break,And Nature singing a hymnTo the glad day waking

Dawn of a radiant dayBright with the hope of homing,As each sailor boyWith a heart of joy,Singing his glad roundelay,Returns from his roaming

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Looking Astern

It was 1963, a group of excitedlads wearing Royal CanadianSea Cadet uniforms stepped offthe bus and were instantlymade welcome by caring andattentive hosts of the AnnualSea Cadet regatta. I was hav-ing a great time, meeting newfriends, on the first day andtrying to outsail them on thesecond day. It was the firsttime that I had ever sailed inthe Northwest Arm and I couldnot believe that I was so luckyto be one of the 100 or soteenagers, selected to repre-sent their Corps. I was from theRoyal Canadian Sea Cadet CorpLion which was on shores of thebay at Hamilton, Ontario. I wassailing the famous 470 thenand that was a lot of fun. Theregatta was wonderful, the peo-ple were wonderful and Ithought someday I will sail thisarea again and here I am..Iwant to thank all those thattook the time to give us“Cadets” the time of our lives.Thanks. My memory, but I feltthat it was worth sharing.

Gregg Flynn Go GREEN GO SAILING www.cadets.ca

Support our youth pro-grams, donate, or best ofall take them sailing.

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TThhee CCrreewwss NNoooozzee BBuulllleettiinn

PPRROOPPOOSSEEDD SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE FFOORR 22000044 SSEEAASSOONN

Friday March 5 to Sunday March 7 * Dry Cruise to Oak Island

Friday May 28 to Sunday May 30 * Ice Breaker Raft up at Wreck Cove

Friday July 2 to Sunday July 4 * First Cruise to Rogues

Wednesday July 28 to August 1 * Tall Ships Week* Parade of Lights

Saturday August 28 * Fishing Rodeo

Saturday September 11 * Poker Run

Saturday October 9 to Monday October 11 * ThanksgivingRaft-up

** Trip to Chester, La Have, sometime in August will be organized.

SPRING SEMINARS

A spring series of seminars is being developed with manyinteresting topics, with guest speakers at the club house. Wewill have the e-mail site operational by the end of March, soplease stay tuned. Bulletin boards will also be placed at theentrance to every marina and a large information board at thefoot of the hill at the club house for general information. David Hickey Fleet Captain Cruise

FFLLEEEETT CCAAPPTTAAIINN CCRRUUIISSEE RREEPPOORRTT

AYC

CYCLONE

LIGHTNING

470s

AYC

ON THE ARM

FOOTLOOSE

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HERBALIFE INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS

Cynthia & Gregg Flynn Phone: (902) 477-0940 (902) 430-3148

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENTNUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat - Feb 28, AYC Beach Party 6-?PM Music: Bruce Wheaton

Sat - Mar 13, St Patrick’s Day Matinee 4-6PM - Music 3 piece band, Irish & variety, Good dance music

Fri - Mar 19, Dining 6-9, Piano music with Johnny Theodore

Winter - Dining Room Hours:

Monday & Tuesday CLOSEDWednesday 11:30 AM > 2:00 PM Thursday 11:30 AM > 2:00 PM

& 5:00 PM > 8:30 PMFriday 11:30 AM > 2:00 PM

& 6:00 PM > 9:00 PMSaturday 10:00 AM > 2:00 PM

(BRUNCH)& 5:00 PM > 830 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM > 2:00 PM(BRUNCH)

Tall Ships are coming in 2004

This is the bestview on the arm..

“BASIC BOATING OPERATOR LICENSE”

Correctly answer 27 basic boating questions out of 36 onthe CCG approved written test at AYC any day from11:30 - 13:00. If you correctly answer 27 questions youwill receive the CCG Basic Boating Operators card,issued once in a lifetime. No charge if you fail.Processing fee $35.00. For more information contact

John Waldron at 477-6242.

I was once asked on a foggy day if I knew where wewere. My reply, I always know where I am, but some-times I don’t know my boat’s location. Ken Bell