march 2011 COMMODORE’ S CORNER...“Seaworthy” Magazine is free with your BoatUS membership....
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Happenings
March Board Meeting
Wednesday, 6:30
March 2
March General Membership
Meeting
Wednesday
March 16
Commodore
Jerry Hancock 468-3871
Vice Commodore
Diana Hancock 468-3871
Rear Commodore
Duane Bordvick 468-3152
Secretary
Gayl Beller 468-2977
Treasurer
Judy Welker 468-4007
Trustees
Dave Welker 468-4007
Bill White 468-3408
Chaplain
Bob Maxson 468-4859
Historian
Patty Maxson 468-4859
July Fourth Float Chair(s)
Bill White and Judy Welker
Reciprocal Chair
Dave Welker 468-4007
“Newsline” Editor Shanley Lett 468-3990
march 2011
COMMODORE’ S CORNER The February meeting featured a great program by Mike and
Barbara Morey, who also served as hosts. The fresh flower
arrangements on the tables gave us a hint of spring and the
slides showing the Moorings sailing adventures left us all
ready to pack for warmer climes. Mike ended his program
with a slide of a snowy landscape and the caption, “Back to
Reality”.
As I write this, snow is definitely our reality. A shifting wind
from the north is creating white caps on Fisherman Bay, and
snow covered boats are peppering downwind vessels with
white powder.
While it might seem like a good time to throw another log on
the fire, it is an even better time to get on board for Lopez
Island Yacht Club’s cruising destinations.
This past meeting, Rear Commodore Duane Bordvick in-
troduced a great schedule of cruising events. Duane also
enlisted the aid of longtime sailor Gary Zerbst to schedule
close to home sailing destinations. Gary passed out sailboat
cruising questionnaires.
All members are welcome and encouraged to participate in
new cruising adventures. If you are a sailor, contact Gary at
468-4544 for a questionnaire.
And, look for the Rear Commodore’s Cruising Sign-up
Boards at the March 16th potluck meeting.
Speaking of the March 16th meeting, and in keeping with the
current weather situation, we have planned a program featur-
ing a video entitled “Cruising North to Southeast Alaska”.
The video explores the best of British Columbia’s magnifi-
cent sights on the way up the Inside Passage, and includes an
in-depth look at what can be seen and experienced in this
great waterway: bears, sea otters, eagles, whales, salmon
runs, shrimping and crabbing in the wild.
Don’t miss this exciting adventure. Hope to see you there!!
Jerry
MARCH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 16, 2011 at the Islander
6:00 pm—Social Hour
7:00—Potluck Dinner and Program
Join your hosts Jerry and Diana Hancock For an exciting video
“Cruising North to Southeast Alaska”
Bring a main dish, side, salad or dessert to share and your own
plates and eating utensils. Beverages may be purchased in the
Islander Lounge.
Questions? Call Jerry or Diana at 360-468-3871
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Check out the tear-out page 2011 Cruising & Activity Schedule
In this issue and mark your calendars So you don’t miss any of the fun events !!!
NEW APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR LIYC MEMBERSHIP
Leonard and Thea Schifter were introduced at the
February General Membership meeting. The Schifters
own a 23’ Sunrunner Baylief.
Dale and Sharon Wheatley have also applied for LIYC
membership. The Wheatleys own a 24’ Pacific Dol-
phin sailing vessel Tiare.
Please welcome them at our next yacht club event.
WHERE’S OUR BURGEE NOW?
Mike Morey presents the Lopez Island
Yacht Club burgee to Tina Chinnery, Man-
ager of the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van
Dyke Island in the British Virgin Islands on
a recent cruise on his Moorings catamaran.
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FEBRUARY’S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING was standing room only until more
tables and chairs could be brought in—one of the biggest crowds ever for a February
meeting, when a large percentage of our members are usually travelling or off island.
SPECIAL THANKS
To
Mike and Barbara Morey
For
Hosting and Presenting the
sunny Mexico program,
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Doug and Barbara Allan
< Bob Myhr
and Past
Commo-
dore Bill
White
3 more Past
Commo-
dores: Rod
Duncan,
Bill Puge-
rude and
Jim Lett >>
Joan Long, Nancy Butte, Glenda and Bill Pugerude, and Jim Ghinazzi
2011 Cruising & Activity Schedule (Distances are in NM one-way from Fish. Bay entrance)
• Dates in RED are Traditional YC Cruises • Dates in BLUE are bonus Ze-man Cruises tailored for
sailboats and anchoring -- but all boats are welcome May 6-8 Opening Day at Lopez Islander Resort w/Friday Harbor Sailing Club May 28-30 Prevost Harbor, Stuart Is. (15mi.-featuring SPAM carving) June 4 Flat Point - Clam Fest Pot Luck & N. Cruise Planning June 11-12 Blind Bay, Shaw Is. (6 mi - Anchor far S. end of Bay) June 17-19 Commodores Cruise to Victoria, Harbourside Marina & Hotel (25 mi.)
July 4 Parade associated activities July 9 Fisherman Bay Raft-Up July 15-17 Matia Is. (19.3 mi.) And/or Echo Bay, Sucia Is. (+2 mi.) July 22-24 Port Ludlow Marina and Resort (43 mi.) August 19-21 Ganges Marina, Salt Spring Is. (31 mi.) August 27-28 Garrison Bay, San Juan Is. (16 mi.) August North Cruise (Planning begins at Flat Point Clam Fest) September 9-11 Reid Harbor, Sturat Is. (15 mi.); Sidney Customs (+11mi.); Sidney Spit (+2.2mi.) September 23-25 Rosario Crab Feed w/Fri. Har. Sailing Club (8.5 mi.)
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Call Islander Resort for moorage (468-2233)
• Lopez Islander Resort is offering up to 3 nights
moorage for $19.95 (any length & includes power + 2 drink tickets!) Space is limited-call early 468-2233
• The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is joining the fun
• Friday, all members are invited to potluck hors d’oeuvres & a pre-celebration Happy Hour
• Saturday is Games, Boat Racing, Open Boat tours,
Awards & a fabulous dinner. More info to come.
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Be sure to mention you are with LIYC group
• 31 NM away, this full service marina is located at the small but lively town of Ganges; brimming with abundant shopping, eating, drinking and entertainment options
• Friday we will have an informal boat-to-boat happy hour with pot-luck appetizers. If you’re
still hungry afterwards, head to town for dinner.
• Saturday evening is open right now, but I’m looking for a group dinner opportunity
• Head to the heart of Town on Saturday
for the famous Ganges Farmer's Market, a must see
• If Golf is your game you can tee off on either of the island's two golf courses, both within a 10 minute taxi ride
• Salt Spring Island has plenty of other sight-seeing opportunities and rental cars are available
• Tentatively, this Ganges cruise will be timed to be either at the beginning or end of the North Cruise.
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