June, 2006 www.rochesteryc.com LOGRochester Yacht Club

5555 St. Paul Boulevard • Rochester, New York 14617 • 585-342-5511

THE UPS… AND DOWNSOf Mastering Sailing

Photos courtesy of Bob Kerr

RJYC sailors discoverthe physics of balancein the basin duringpractice this spring.

THE UPS… AND DOWNSOf Mastering Sailing

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Dear Fellow Members:

Well, George Culp’s “Unpaid Hand”had nothing on the almost 40 pairsof hands that showed up on May 13to labor outside under thedirections of Vince Campbell andBob “Chef” Lasser and pick up bagafter bag of trash and river debris.While this was taking place, weedsof all sorts were being removed tomake room for grass seed and

flowers planted by Joan Preish’s flower group a few dayslater. The Clubhouse and grounds are really looking nice,and hopefully, will continue to do so. Doesn’t the newwhite picket fence add a touch of class as you enter andexit the property?

But there’s one unsightly condition that’s still with us,that all the receptacles in the world can’t seem toalleviate. Butts! Cigarette butts!! Everywhere, in theparking lots, in the grass, and even right next to the“butt stop” receptacles!!! Now fewer and fewer peoplesmoke, so it behooves those of us who do to insure thatwe dispose of the butts properly. If more receptacles willsolve the problem, then we’ll purchase more and placethem in strategic locations around the Club. But, it’s theresponsibility of the smoker to insure properdisposal…and flower pots don’t count!

I’d like to put in a plug for vessel safety. The boatingseason is upon us and those of us with boats should makesure they are “up to snuff.” Dick Wambach (586-4813),John Braund (865-2183) of the USCG Auxiliary, and TomKingston (482-1096)of the USPS have all indicated theirwillingness to perform a vessel safety inspection so thatwe are aware of possible deficiencies and can thus correctthem.

Two of the three major events have taken place thismonth of May and were well received. Over 240 broughttheir families to theMother’s Day brunch and theCommodores’ Ball was a full house, complete with 10Commodores in attendance! And so many complimentswere bestowed upon our Club Manager Mary Smith andher staff, as well as the culinary results from the kitchenunder the guidance of Executive Chef GeorgeGremminger as well as the lovely decorations thanks toLisa Dorsey’s Entertainment Committee. If MotherNature smiles on us, everything should go well onMemorial Day!

Finally, two items. One, make sure you read the minutesof the May 18 RYC Board Meeting. There are manyactivities and events of which you should be aware. Andtwo – how many of you know what a MARTIN 16 is?(Hint – it’s not a guitar!) Watch for it in June.

See you at our Club!Fred Karshick, Commodore

Commodore’s Message

Eight BellsRYC’s flag was lowered to

half staff in memory of member Helga White

MEMBERSHIP REPORTRYC Membership as of May 18, 2006

Resident 428Non-Resident 115Associate 17Surviving Spouse 20Privileges 5Honorary 22Ancient Mariner 51Leave of Absence 31Student 20RJYC 60Military Leave 3

Elected:Bryan Clutz (Resident)Gary Salzman (Resident)

Ready to Post:Brandon Colombo (Student)Proposer: Jeff JonesSeconder: Karla GerrieChelsea Davidson (Associate)Proposer: Betsy LawlessSeconder: Harry Voss

Alister Thomson (Non-Resident)Proposer: Mark SertlSeconder: Caroline Bick

Status Changes:Paul Elli to Leave of Absence fromResident

Hank Williams to Resident fromResignation

Defibrillators On Site ForEmergency CareRYC members and personnel nowhave access to Automated ExternalDefibrillators (AEDs) at the Club.AEDs help save lives in the event ofsudden cardiac arrest.

All RYC full time staff members arecertified in use of this equipment.Please note that a set is available inthe dry sail area, another is on themain club committee boat, andanother behind the bar.

Please submit articles and or photos forconsideration for publication in the Log no later than the monthly Boardmeeting night to either Karen Gerwitz, Office Manager(karen@rochesteryc.com), Shelly Dinan, Editor (shelydee@aol.com) orKate Karshick, Log Chairperson (katefred@rochester.rr.com). We reservethe right to edit.

ARTICLES FOR THE LOG

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RYC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGMay 18, 2006

Commodore Karshick brought themeeting to order at 7:07 pm.

Treasurer John Miraglia recountedanother good month financially forthe Club with revenues up andexpenses down. The total food andbeverage positive contribution thismonth was at a record high. Kudoswere given to Clubhouse ManagerMary Smith and the staff.

Great winds have helped kick off theopening of the racing season. SailFleet Captain Rick Sullivan reportedsome boats have yet to register, butthe fleet is off to a fine start.

Bernie Barrett's HistoricalCommittee is designing a display forthe compass raised from the wreckof the schooner Priscilla whichrepresented the Rochester YachtClub in the 1907 New York toBermuda race. The Sodus Bay YachtClub has uncovered several reels of16 mm film pertaining to the historyof the SBYC and RYC. Efforts areunder way to digitize this film. Thecommittee is consideringoutsourcing the bulk of the scanningof documents necessary to archiveour aging historic records and makethem available through the website.

Past Commodore Mike Rayannounced that the guest speaker atthe spring meeting of the PastCommodores’ Council will beCommodore Karshick.

Notch Miyake summarized theefforts of the Public RelationsCommittee to create promotionaltools to provide a consistent image

of our Club to members, prospectivemembers, media, and the generalcommunity. Work done by theStrategic Planning Committee willbe instrumental in developing thecore message of these tools. TheBoard gave approval to beginshooting footage this season for aDVD which will give acomprehensive overview of the Club.

Wireless access to the internet isnow available throughout the basinas reported by Kurt Karshick. Thesignal reaches the junior yacht cluband the dock master's office. TheCommunications and TechnologyCommittee has created acontingency plan should the Club'scomputer server go down. Thepoint of sale machines (called cashregisters before they becameelectronic devices) will be upgraded.

The Red Cross' Casting for Caringcharity event May 16 was a success.26 fishing boats lined up on thevisitor's wall, river wall, and anyempty slip within the basin intowhich they could be squeezed.Companies chartered these boats forabout four hours each in themorning and again in the afternoonbringing hundreds of people to theClub. Although the day wasovercast and the fish less thancooperative, everyone had fun.

The Dock Master's office will beopen 9 am - 8 pm beginning June 1.

You will note the new fencingseparating the RJYC area from themain entrance of the Club as youdrive onto the freshly paved andsealed parking lot. These are justtwo of the many projects the

Facilities Committee has completed.Bud Webb summarized some of the20 projects now being undertaken:new hoist in the dry sail area,electrical work in the clubhousekitchen, sprinkler system in the hightraffic lawn area around theclubhouse, focus on the lawn andtree upkeep all around the Club,and the addition of handicap ramps.The Board approved money to beginthe project of fixing the leak on thenorth wall of the clubhouse. Thewhite trim areas of the entirebuilding will be repaired andpainted.

House Committee Chairman VinceCampbell thanked all those whovolunteered for the clean up day.About 30 members pulling weeds,hauling debris from the river wall,and filling garbage bags with allsorts of things to be hauled away byVice Commodore Skip Shumway andthe Ideal 18 Fleet. The Women'sAssociation has been busy plantingflowers, so the grounds are lookinggreat for the season.

Stan Wright said that forms for theSummer Club Cruise will be availablein the Log, the website, and RYCclubhouse. Forms should bereturned to the office by June 15.

The boat to be used by theRochester Rehabilitation Center'sSportsnet program will arrive at RYCin early June according to KeithBurhans. This boat will be used bydisabled sailors in the Rochesterarea. Organization of the 2007Disabled World Regatta is wellunder way.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:17.

FOR SALE: 2004 Sea Ray 450Express Bridge (51', 4” OA), 50hours, Better than new, TwinCummins, 480 CT all Electronics,Bow thruster, washer/dryer, 2stereo systems, flat screen TV.Contact: Fran Antonelli, 585-233-0986, fantonelli@aol.com.

FOR SALE: C&C 26, Grand Slam.Inboard diesel. Goes forever on atank of wind. Call: 544-0917.

CLASSIFIEDSImportant Message To All RYC BOAT Owners:On or about June 15, the RYC haul out facility will be inoperative for 1 to 2 weeksto conduct tests to address the water depth in the slip and what action, if any, isneeded to maintain the structural intergrity of the wall of the slip. During this timeno boats will be able to be launched or hauled. If a major overhaul of the slip isneeded it will be out of operation for an indeterminate period of time. We willnotify you when the haul out slip will be available following the inspection. If youknow of a problem that will require use of the slip in the next few weeks, pleasecontact Jack Allen at 342-1884. Emergency needs during these times willhave to addressed by other marina facilities.

– Tom Kankoski Yacht and Harbor Committee Chairman

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RYC WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

COSTS:Transportation & Theatre, $96 (tax inc.)

Transportation,Theatre, GourmetLunch, Pkg Price, $116 (tax and gratuity inc.)

GOURMET LUNCHEON:12 Noon at the

Gate House Ristorante GiardinoAntipasto:

Capresa Salad,Tomato & MozzarellaEntree:

(Choice of one)Steamed Atlantic Salmon with White

Wine Caper Tomato Sauceor

Roasted Pork Loin with Port Wine and Dried Figs

Dessert:Cold Italian Chocolate Souffle

Coffee and Tea

RESERVATION POLICY FOR 2006:Call Maryann Haas, 342-3659 or e-mailher at MPHPURPLELADY@AOL.COM

CANCELLATION POLICY:No refunds after July 8, unless we sellyour seat.

Price Increases are due to the risingcost of the theatre tickets and anextraordinary increase in bus chartercosts. There is also continueddeterioration of the US dollar.

RPO SymphonyShowhouse

Luncheon & Tour • June 14th

Henry Deland Mansion(Green Lantern Inn)

1 Church St. • Fairport, NY

For Reservations call Lin at the Clubwith your menu choices…

Tuna salad w/mixed greens & dillvinaigrette & garlic bread

OrToasted Roast Beef & CheddarSandwich w/horseradish sauce

and pasta salad

Meet at 10:15 am in the parking lot at

The Green Lantern Inn10:30 Tour of

Symphony Showhouse Lunch to follow

Cost is $30 per person whichincludes tour, lunch, tax, tip &contribution to the ongoing

education and outreach programs of the RPO

Mail your check by June 7 to:Ann Wright

16 Cross Ridge Rd Pittsford, NY 14534

NEEDED: VOLUNTEERSFOR REGISTRATION

at the 2006 BacardiJ/24 North American Championship

Wednesday, September 20 10:00 am to 10:00 pm (4 hour slots)

Watch for sign up board in lobby of the Club Entrance

Extra space is now available!!We have a unique situation – a bus slightly larger than expected!

Call Maryann ASAP (342-3659) for a reservation for yourself and or a guest.

A Bit More Room On the Shaw Trip…Pass the Word!!

Niagara-on-the-Lake, CanadaTuesday, September 19, 2006

Design for Living2 pm show at Royal George Theatre

Shaw Festival

was established in 2004 to supportwomen at RYC in sailing.Applications for use of thesefunds are being accepted. Formsmay be picked up in the RYCoffice.

THE ERICA T. SCHWENK FUNDFOR FEMALE SAILORS… Striking A Pose…

During the RYCWA’s annual spring fashion show are none other than RYCWA’sfashionable Board members, left to right: Emily Hawley (1st Vice President),AnnWright (Treasurer), Caroline Chizuk (Corresponding Secretary), Mary Lynn Miraglia(2nd Vice President), Janice Millman (Corresponding Secretary), Peggy Fess(President), and Mary McLaine (Past President).

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Thank You for Making RYC Beautiful!If you see the following people, thank them for spending several hours Saturday, May 13, cleaning up our RYC lawn, gardens and breakfront!!

Thanks go toCommittee Chair Vince Campbell and the many Unpaid Hands who showed up…

Paul RuganisA J Hofma

Nick BenvenutoKathie and Bob Lasser

Reid StavaEmily HawleyMary McLaine

Kate and Fred KarshickDick NeubauerJeff RobertsonPaul Leipold

Gloria and Tom CarozzaAmelia and Paul Sorlie

Margaret and Notch MiyakePeggy and Bob Fess

Joan PreishBill DelaneyBeth Sahrle

Chris DorseyDawn and Skip Shumway

Mark LawlessJane Mastrandrea

Shane OlneyRob and Justin Reisch

– Photos by Kate Karshick and design by Lin Stuhler

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Power Fleet BrunchOn the Deck

Sunday, June 1111:30 am

Buffet BrunchFollowed by tours of the

new Monroe County Sheriff’sBoat at 2 pm

Mimosa PunchOmelet StationEggs Florentine

Fettuccini w/Grilled ChickenAssorted pastries and muffins

Fruit SaladBacon and SausageBreakfast Potatoes

Omelet StationCoffee, Tea, Juice

RSVP required by Friday, June 9

For more information, contactPeggy or Dave Braitsch,

braitsch@rochester.rr.com

The 2006 season starts with a kick off race Friday, June 2.

RACE START TIME IS 6:25 PM

Racing continues everyFriday night

through the summer!

Barbecue and music on thedeck after each race.

You don’t have to be an

experienced racer.

All RYC sailors, their families

and friends are invited and

encouraged to join in the fun!

Attention All Sailors!

Friday Night

Genoa Only

Races Return

This coachedprogram is for

women at alllevels of sailingexperience, whowould like tocasually raceand build their

skill level.

WRA Racing SeasonThursdays: Now – August 31Three race series: June and Augustin 420s, July in Ideal 18s.

$40/ Year social fee for RYC Members

$60/ Year social fee and boat usagefee for Non-RYC Members

RYC Women’s Racing Association

WRA Season ScheduleJune Series (420s) July Series (Ideal 18s) August Series (420s)

June 1June 8June 15June 22June 29

July 6July 13July 20July 27

August 3August 10August 17August 24August 31

Registration FormPlease complete this form and mail it with your check payable to: Rochester Yacht Club

Mail to: Rochester Yacht Club c/o Women's Racing Assoc., 5555 St. Paul Blvd.,Rochester NY 14617Questions? Contact Alicia Baum (H) 544-4353, e-mail:sail.baum@gmail.com.

Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: ________________________ City: ________________ State: ____ Zip: _______

Home Phone: _________ Work Phone: _________ E-Mail: ___________________

Emergency Contact/Relationship: ________________________/______________________Phone: ______ ______

RYC Member: yes no Attending Racing Series: yes no ($40 or $60)

Information for Thursday Evening RacingPlease complete the following indicating whether you can skipper, crew, or both;including the dates you will sail. If you are coming to WRA as an establishedcrew/skipper team, please indicate whom you will be sailing with. Otherwise, wewill pair teams each week.

Rigging starts at 5:25 pm. We will be tentatively leaving the docks at 5:40 pm.

Preferred Position: Skipper Crew Either

Sailing with: ________________________________

Please describe previous sailing experience: ______________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

More Important InformationLifejackets - US Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's) arerequired to be worn by all program participants. All sailors are required to providetheir own PFD's.

Weather - Races will be held each scheduled day regardless of weather. Theweather conditions for each day will dictate the location of the race course.Thunderstorms or lack of wind or excessive wind may result in cancelled races. The RYC instructor/coach determines the status.

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Did you know that the Optimist is the largest one-designclass of sailboats in the world? Kids as young as 6through age 15 race Optimists in a variety of local,

regional, national and even international events. RYCOptimist parents have been meeting since January to puttogether a fun program of events with something for ournewest and youngest sailors to our veteran Optimist racersand everyone in between.

This summer RYC's most experienced Optimist sailors will betraining and traveling to several events at the Buffalo CanoeClub-(Canadian shore of Lake Erie), RI, CT, CORK in Kingston,ONT as well as racing in the Junior Olympics and NY StateChamps at RYC. This is a great opportunity for our youngestsailors to improve their sailing skills, travel to regattas andmeet new friends! Look for the RYC Racing Team schedule oftraining and events for more information.

RYC's Liz Bower will be back in Rochester this summer and islooking forward to coaching the team. Liz is a two time AllAmerican sailing for Old Dominion University and was part ofthe Women's National Champion team in 2002. Liz ran theHampton YC summer junior sailing program last summer andcoached several high school teams this past season.

RYC hopes to field a team to compete in the Optimist TeamRace Nationals in Rhode Island in July. Liz has had a lot ofteam racing experiencing. Team racing is tremendous fun forkids since it de-emphasizes individual performance andpromotes kids helping their team mates.

Liz will also play a big role in encouraging our youngest andless experienced “Green Fleet” sailors. Kids can participate inGreen Fleet once they have the basic skills: tacking, jibing andsailing upwind. Green Fleeters race on a separate race courseand parents and instructors may assist during racing. Racesare shorter and close to shore. Emphasis is on lots of fun,swimming breaks, snacks etc.

RYC will be hosting two Optimist regattas this summer: the JrOlympics, August 12-14 (a clinic Fri. and racing Sat/Sun) andthe NY State Championships the weekend right after schoolstarts in September. There will be separate Green Fleets atboth these regattas.

This summer the RYC Optimist Fleet will host three MondayFun Nights. There will be low key sailing in the river for theyoungest sailors and a race course for more experienced kids.Parent run, this is a family evening followed with a cookoutand fun awards. Watch for the July LOG for more specificinformation about fleet activities that are being planned.

For more information about the Optimist Racing Teamcontact Cory Sertl at corysertl@rochester.rr.com. To help withcoordinating the Family Fun Monday nights and for furtherinformation please contact Jane Mastrandrea atJMAST77@rochester.rr.com.

Now is the time to sign your child up for sailing. Furtherinformation is on the RYC website.

2006 RYC Optimist Fleet

The RYC Optimist Racing Team istraining for Optimist sailors interestedin improving racing skills andparticipating in regattas. A “GreenFleet” (novice racer) component willfocus on getting new racers involved.

Coach – RYC's own Liz Bower will beback this summer. Liz was a two timeAll American sailing for Old DominionUniversity and part of the Women'sNational Champion team in 2002. Lizran the Hampton YC summer juniorsailing program last summer andcoached several high school teams thispast season. Guest coaches and RYCstaff assistants will also be involved.

Curriculum – HAVING FUN is the #1goal for the season! To maximizelearning while keeping the day fun,the daily schedule will be well-plannedincluding 10-15 minute chalk talksbefore and morning/afternoon sailingsessions and a check list of topics forthe coach to focus on. When theweather is not suitable for sailing, astructured program of chalk talks, landdrills for topics such as rules, tactics,strategy, race committee signals andprocedures, using a tuning guide etc.

Optimist – Sailors are expected to havetheir own boats to participate. Theremay be a possibility to use an RYCOptimist; please contact Jason Evans,RYC Pro to make arrangements.

Green Fleet – To accommodate differentexperience levels there will be a GreenFleet (Novice Racer) component to theOptimist Racing Team. The coach willdetermine along with Jason if the sailoris ready to participate.

Starting Times of Practice – Sailorsshould have their boat rigged, bedressed and ready to go sailing and atthe designated starting times.

Racing Sail – If your sailor is planning torace more than 1 or 2 regattas it isrecommended to have a racing sail.Many good used sails are on the market.

Wednesday Interclubs – Eventsorganized by the Sail InstructionProgram and are supported by the fleet.When out of town we need parentdrivers and chaperones. The RYC coachwill accompany the group and be incharge on the water. For RYC hostedevents, parents will help withrefreshments after racing. Schedule tobe determined closer to July.

Coaching at Regattas – Liz Bower willcoach at the Wednesday Interclubs, theJunior Olympics and the NY StateChamps and there will not be anyadditional coaching fee for those eventsfor sailors participating in any of theRYC Optimist training prior to theevent. For any other events coachingfees are to be negotiated by the parentsinvolved.

RYC OPTIMIST RACING TEAM TRAINING SCHEDULE

OPTIMIST RACING SUMMER SESSION IJune 20-July 2 June 20/22 (Tues/Thurs) after school3:30-6 pm

June 24/25 – Buffalo Canoe Club onedesign regatta – parent organized

June 26-29 (Mon-Thurs) 10 am-5 pm

June 30 – Clinic prior to Midwestchamps at BCC – parent organized

July 1/2 – Optimist Midwest Champs(separate Green Fleet) Buffalo CanoeClubNO PRACTICE THE WEEK OF JULY 3-7

July8/9 – Centrals at Ithaca YC – parentorganizedMember fee: $130Non-Member fee : $140

OPTIMIST RACING SUMMER SESSION IIJuly 10-21July 11/13 (Tues/Thurs) 1-5 pm July 12 –- Interclub Day (Wed)July 18/20 (Tues/Thurs) 1-5pm July 19 – Interclub Day (Wed)Member fee: $125 Non-member fee: $135 (includescoaching during Interclub days)

Note: Optimist Racing Sessions continuethrough October 8, and are listed onthe RYC website and will be listed in theJuly Log.

RYC OPTIMIST RACING TEAM

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TThe first month of oursummer is upon us, and it isgreat to see all the

members back on the water andusing the club. The groundshave been spruced up for ourMemorial Day events and so hasthe Clubhouse. The newlyrenovated ladies room is nowcomplete with framed prints onthe walls and a baby-changingtable located in the handicapstall. There have been manycompliments on how nice itturned out. The back offices alsohave a new look and are muchmore comfortable to work in.Come and check it out next timeyou are in.

A couple other new and excitingthings have happened in theClubhouse last month. DawnNicole took a special interest inthe kid’s playroom and has donea very nice job replenishing theshelves with new and interestingthings to keep our young onesbusy. She asked that I send out aspecial “Thank You” to all whodonated toys.

The Club is doing wellfinancially, banquet business hasbeen steady throughout the firsthalf of the year, and it has put adefinite impact on our bottomline. Please continue to bringyour special parties to your Club;

it is a great way to showcaseRYC and what we have to offer.

We will be open for lunch onTuesdays beginning June 6, andwill continue through Labor Day.Our Wednesday Night sailorsbuffet has been well receivedwith a few changes made fromlast year. There is plenty of foodfor a minimal price, along withlive music on the deck. If youare hanging out at the Club on aWednesday evening, feel free tojoin in the festivities, for all arewelcome. The snack bar is nowopen daily from noon until 7 pmin coordination with the poolhours. After June 21, it will stayopen until 8 pm. Breakfast willcontinue being served Sundaymorning throughout thesummer beginning at 9 am. Feelfree to ask for a table on thedeck if you enjoy diningoutdoors.

Don’t forget to join us forHarborfest on June 24. We havea great evening plannedincluding a Pig Roast, music byThe Rochester All Star Band, andfireworks at 10 pm.

I’ll ask the Commodore to put ina good word for nice weather.

See you at the Club!Mary Smith

CLUB MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Do you know where your Laser parts are? Is your boatat the Club? It is time to dig them out and haul it all to theClub! (Please do not dump your gear in the Jr. Building.Before leaving anything in that building, please clear it withthe Pro. The Junior Sail program will be starting and thereisn't enough room for our gear and all those kids!) Pleasedirect any storage or launching questions to Jason Evans.

‘06 Summer Laser Series starts Monday, June 5.Please be at the Club ASAP that evening. We will have ashort meeting prior to launching.

This year in addition to paying the $40 fleet dues (pizza andbeverages for after racing) we all need to sign the RYCwaiver prior to sailing.

Details for the Summer Series:First Race: 6:00 pmDates: June 5, 12, 19, & 26

July 10, 17, 24 & 31August 7 & 14

All sailors must be wearing a PFD at all times. Full, Radialand 4.7 rigs are all welcome to race.

We will try to get in as many races as possible until dusk.Club Pro Jason Evans has the right to cancel any race due to

wind conditions at his discretion. Unfortunately sailors willnot be scored for the series until waiver and dues are turnedinto Jason Evans. If you would like to write a check, pleasemake it out to Jason Evans.

If you would like to volunteer for race committee or have aspouse, parent, sibling, or friend in mind, please ask them tocontact Jason Evans. Any help is GREATLY appreciated by theentire fleet! Our series could not be possible without thehelp of our volunteer race committee.

If you have received this and have a family member whoraces Lasers, kindly pass the information on. Also if youknow of anyone interested in Lasers we have a few clubboats available on a first come, first serve basis. Once again, please contact Jason Evans for more information on the clubboats. Our fleet consists of all ability levels and we welcomeanyone interested in trying the boat out.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments feel free tocontact us. Looking forward to another great summer!

Katie Evans, Fleet CaptainHome: 266-7388 E-mail: katherinelevans@aol.com

Jason Evans, Club ProCell: 315-9760 E-mail: rycpro@aol.com

RYC SeadragonsFree for RYC

Members’Children

Dear Current and FutureSwim Team Members and Swim Team Parents,

As you all know, summeris fast approaching andwe are looking forward to another great season forthe RYC Sea Dragons! There will be a slight change inthe practice schedule this year; practices will be heldfrom 12:30 - 1:00 pm Monday through Friday ratherthan from 12:00 - 12:30 pm as we did last year.

Hopefully this will give the swimmers who alsoparticipate in the half-day Junior Sailing camp sometime to transition and relax before coming over forpractice.

The goal of swim team is for kids to have fun andparticipate in a very low key competitive sport.Children do not need to be excellent swimmers; theyshould enjoy swimming and look forward to practice.

We understand summer is a busy time and we realize itwould be unrealistic to require children attend practiceevery day. We would like to ask that children attendat least 2 or 3 swim practices before each swim meetthey will be participating in.

Practices will start on Monday, June 26, and we will goover the swim meet schedule for the summer at thatfirst practice. If you would like more information aboutthe swim team please come to the June 26th practicesince we will be starting with an informationalmeeting. There is no need to sign up and there is nofee, just show up Monday ready to swim. We hope tosee you all there! – RYC Swim Team Coaches

Laser Summer Series

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2006 Club Cruise

Cruise Agenda

Let’s go cruising…and bring as many of your family as possible!

July 1, Saturday, Sodus Bay YCThis year's cruise will start with a visit with our good friends @ the Sodus Bay YC. Contact Port Captains Dick and Pat Neubaueror Len and Denise Redon on Seascape or Passages on VHF 9 for instructions before entering the harbor. Since SBYC is areciprocal Club, first night dockage is no charge. A limited # of docks will be available, so be prepared to raft. Chicken & PorkBBQ @ 7pm @ SBYC. Cocktails before TBD.

July 2, Sunday, OpenSince our next port requires a Lake crossing, this OPEN date has been scheduled for weather flexibility reasons. We'veintentionally made no plans. Check the weather and make the Canadian landfall to Waupoos, or stay another day @ SBYC,and/or anchor out in Sodus Bay.

July 3, Monday, Waupoos MarinaIt is impossible not to race in the historic epic 2006 RYC FASTNOT race from Sodus Bay to Waupoos. Just take your own startand finish times (power and sail), but failing to do so may not preclude you from winning an award (of some kind). ContactHarbormaster on VHF 68 or Port Captains Skip and Dawn Shumway on Just Ducky on VHF 9 for docking instructions beforeentering the harbor. Some rafting may be required. A “Lobster Bake” dinner under the tent with band has been planned forthe evening - BYOB. Costs are being determined. Please refer to RYC website for latest details re: dinner pricing.

July 4, Tuesday, OpenYou're on your own, again. Stay another day @ Waupoos, or depart for Kingston (Stella Bay, Collins Bay, Confederation Basin).You may reserve a dock @ Kingston's Confederation Basin, if you wish, by indicating so on the Registration Form on reverseside.

July 5, Wednesday, Kingston Confederation BasinContact Harbormaster on VHF 68 before entering this port to determine dock assignment. If you have other questions re:dockage, contact Port Captains Dan and Marie Howard on Hope & Journey on VHF 9. Commodore's Cocktail Party @ 6:30pm @the Kingston YC will be followed with dinner (order off menu & pay by credit card) and “an evening with Henry Williams,Cruising Extraordinaire”. We're grateful to RYC's Club Manager Mary Smith for setting up these events for us @ KYC.

July 6, Thursday, Gananoque Municipal MarinaThe Marina Harbormaster monitors VHF 68 or contact Port Captains John and Mary Lynn Miraglia on Emerald Lady on VHF 9for instructions before entering the harbor.

The Final Banquet & Awards dinner will be @ The Gananoque Inn (St. Lawrence Room) and is the concluding event for thisyear's cruise. Meredith Cutting will provide entertainment. For those planning to continue into the 1000 Islands for a few extradays and would like some company, see the Cruise Chairs or Port Captains.

Please submit Registration Form on reverse side by JUNE 15, 2006.

Departure on or about July 1

Planning to go?Please complete and return the

registration form on reverse side.

Final Cruise Meeting:Friday, June 23, 6:30 pm

RYC upstairs

• Port Captain Reports• Pick up “bon voyage bag” with burgee,

book, etc.• Make your menu choices for planned

dinners on cruise• Dinner after meeting? Please call the

Club receptionist to make reservations

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Club Cruise RegistrationMember name (& spouse): ____________________________ Member number: ____

Boat Name: _______________________________ Length ___ Beam ___ Draft ___

Children: (Ages please)________________________________________________________________________

Guests: _____________________________________________________________________________________

7/1, Saturday, Sodus Bay YC Port Captains: Dick & Pat Neubauer; Len & Denise Redon

Dockage: RYC reciprocal - no charge 1st night - some slips available - rafting may be required.Pork & Chicken BBQ @ SBYC: number attending:$17.50 Adults (children under 8 free) adults______ children______

7/2, Sunday, Open

7/3, Monday, Waupoos Port Captains: Skip & Dawn Shumway

Dockage @ Waupoos Marina Do you want a dock reserved? Yes No(Cost = $1.00/ft. CANADIAN) (may require rafting)(pay @ marina during check-in)

Dinner: Lobster Bake (Refer to RYC Website for pricing) (BYOB) number attending:Band: (cruise budget) adults______ children______

7/4, Tuesday, Open

Although an OPEN date, would you like a dock reserved @ Kingston's Confederation Basin? Yes No(Cost = $1.40/ft. + $5.00 power CANADIAN)(check-in & pay @ marina)

7/5, Wednesday, Kingston Port Captains: Dan & Marie Howard

Dockage @ Confederation Basin Do you want a dock reserved? Yes No(Cost = $1.40/ft. + $5.00 power CANADIAN)(check-in & pay @ marina)

Commodore's Cocktail Party @ Kingston YC (cruise budget) number attending:Dinner @ KYC (pay with credit card ) adults_____ children_______

7/6, Thursday, Gananoque Port Captains: John & Mary Lynn Miraglia

Dockage @ Gananoque Munincipal Marina Do you want a dock reserved? Yes No(Cost = $1.20/ft. CANADIAN) (check-in & pay @ Marina)

Final Banquet & Awards @ The Gananoque Inn (St. Lawrence Room) number attending:$36.00 Adults; $17.00 children (CANADIAN) adults______ children______Entertainment by Meredith Cutting (cruise budget)

Notes:1. Advance registration is required for all Cruise events. Member agrees to pay Cruise registration fee of

$25/boat to cover general expenses, which will be billed to your RYC account. Unless otherwise specified, all other charges will be billed to your RYC account.

2. Deadline for registration –June 15, 2006. Submit this form to Club bar, Club receptionist, fax to Club Office @ 342-8116, or submit electronically from RYC Website by Emailing completed form to Stan Wright: tar@rochester.rr.com.

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Name Age as of 6/1/06 Session_____________________________________ _________ ________Beginner/Intermediate Circle One

_____________________________________ _________ ________Beginner/Intermediate Circle One

_____________________________________ _________ ________Beginner/Intermediate Circle One

Parent’s Name

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RYC Charge # _______________________________________

Home Phone ________________ Work Phone ______________ Cell Phone ________________

Address/Zip _______________________________________________________________________

Note: If adult responsible for bringing or picking up your child differs from above, please give name and telephone number.

Name _________________________________ Phone __________________________________

RYC 2006 Children’s Tennis Lesson ApplicationThis summer, RYC will offer children’s tennis lessons. These lessons will run simultaneously with the swim program except thetennis program only runs three days a week. The lessons are designed to be introductory in nature. Private lessons may also bescheduled through Lynn Gamble, 342-5426.

• Levels: Beginners to Intermediate• Sign-Up: By the session and you can sign up for more than one session.• Lessons: Will be held in 45 or 60-minute time blocks depending on the age group.• Sessions: Will be held on Mondays,Wednesdays and Thursdays only.• Each Session: Will be $48 (6 hours) for children ages 7 to 12 and $36 (4.5 hours) for children 4 to 7.• Each Class: Will have a minimum of 4 students with a maximum of 8.

SESSIONS DATESSession I June 26-July 7Session II July 10 -July 21Session III July 24-August 4Session IV August 7-August 18

CLASS TIMES9:05-10:05 am, 8 to 12 year olds10:55-10:40 am, 4 to 7 year olds

Please return application form to the RYC office no later than June 15. Your RYC account will be billed for all lessons. All studentsmust be registered at least two weeks before the session starts. Please call Lynn Gamble, 342-5426 for information.

TENNIS RULESTennis rules are included in the BylawsSection of your RYC Directory. Tennisshoes are a MUST! RYC Tennis Chairreserves the courts for the scheduledgroup activities at RYC.

RESERVING COURT TIMEAll other reservations must be made bycontacting the Clubhouse secretary (viaphone 342-5511 or in person) whomaintains a log. PLEASE ALWAYSMAKE A RESERVATION! Ifmembers have guests when making areservation, please indicate the guest's

name. No more than three per member.The cost is $2 per day, per guest.

ROUND ROBINS - WEEKLYMen's Captain: Bill Hickey, 385-4973 Tuesdays, 4 - 6 pm.

Women's Captain: MaryannHaas, 342-3659 Tuesdays, Beginnersto Intermediate 10am to noon. Fridays,Intermediate to Advanced, 10 am tonoon.

CHILDREN’S TENNIS LESSONSSee the sign up form below to enrollyour young tennis players for lessons at

RYC this summer. We arepleased that our TennisInstructor,AlysiaSchmaltz is returning this season.

MONTHLY EVENTSMixed Doubles WeekendSunday, June 25, 3:30 to 6pm.Tennis Sociability Mix andMatch: Just bring your racquet, yourown beverage and an hors d'ouevre topass. Call RYC Clubhouse Secretary342-5511 or Maryann Haas 342-3659 tosign up.

– Maryann Haas,Tennis Chair

RYC Tennis 2006

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PAIDROCHESTER, NYPERMIT NO. 748

Rochester Yacht Club5555 St. Paul BoulevardRochester, New York 14617

HARBORFEST ‘06Saturday, June 24

Party on the Patio at RYC!

Pig Roast 6 pm

music by The Rochester All Star Band

Fireworks 10 pm

Join in the fun!