Special Points of Interest in this Issue
- Commodore's Letter
- South American Laser Championships
- SYC Mini Cruise Review
- Amateur Radio License Review
- Helmsman Special
- Tuesday Night Buffet
- Ropeyarn North
- Predicted Log Racing Classes
- Power/Sail Dinner
- SYC Women's Group Luncheon
- Opening Day Meeting
- All Hands Meeting
- SYC Fleet Air Wing
- Powerboat New Members' Kickoff Reception
- Boating With Broadband Internet Access Class
- Ladies Night Out
- Pirate Night
- Movie Night at the Yacht Club
- Cortes Bay Cabin Sign-Ups
Men's Lunch
Emcee: Paul Thorlakson
Program: Ben Glass, SYC Development Coach for the Race Team
Lunch: Turkey
Tuesday Night Buffet Menu:
Lemon Butter Cod with Tomatoes and Capers
Dining at SYC
Calendar of Events
Tuesday - 01/15
12:00 Noon Investment Committee
5:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Buffet
5:30 p.m. Henry Island Committee
6:30 p.m. Club Boat Committee
7:30 p.m. Friday Harbor Committee
Wednesday - 01/16
11:30 a.m. Women's Group Luncheon
5:00 p.m. Ganges Committee
5:30 p.m. House Committee
6:00 p.m. Real Estate & Asset Management Committee
6:30 p.m. Power & Sail Dinner
Thursday - 01/17
12:00 Noon Men's Lunch
5:30 p.m. Ropeyarn
6:00 p.m. Finance Committee
6:00 p.m. New Member Activities Committee
7:00 p.m. Opening Day Committee
Friday - 01/18
2:00 p.m. Staff Benefits Committee
Saturday - 01/19
Sunday - 01/20
Monday - 01/21
3:00 p.m. Historical Committee
Tuesday - 01/22
9:30 a.m. Women's Monday Book Group
5:00 p.m. SYC All Hands Meeting
5:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Buffet
5:30 p.m. Portage Bay Mainstation
6:00 p.m. Reciprocity
7:00 p.m. Rowing
7:00 p.m. Predicted Log Racing Class
Wednesday - 01/23
5:00 p.m. Historical Committee
6:00 p.m. Board Meeting
7:30 p.m. Suma
Thursday - 01/24
12:00 Noon Men's Lunch
6:00 p.m. Gig Harbor
6:00 p.m. SYC Fleet Air Wing
Friday - 01/25
6:00 p.m. Powerboat Kickoff New Member Reception
Saturday - 01/26
10:00 a.m. WiFi Workshop
Sunday - 01/27
Monday - 01/28
9:30 a.m. Women's Drama Group
Links to:
Weather
Tide
Club Photos
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Submission Link
Club Menus
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Commodore's Letter
Dear SYC Member:
Navy Sailing had some very good news this week. The two 44-foot training vessels arrived in Seattle after a very extended journey from the Naval Academy in Annapolis. The Committee members, coaches, advisors, and midshipmen have been busy at CSR getting them ready for their return to the water. After a dozen years of borrowed boats, including the very tired Luders yawl, the midshipmen will now be able to train on two very well equipped sloops. Yea Team!
Your Commodore is looking forward to an early sail on the Vigilant or the “new” Lively.
A week from today is the All Hands Meeting where we plan to bring you up to date on the Club financials and other projects. Please bring your questions as the purpose of this meeting is to supply the answers to YOUR questions. Spousal members are very, very welcome.
This Wednesday, 1/16, is the Power Sail dinner with the program devoted to marine insurance. This is only an exciting topic if you have a loss.
Thursday evening, 1/17, will be the second meeting of the 2008 Opening Day Committee. The Trio and Subcommittee Chairs are looking for you to participate. It’s a great way to get acquainted and involved.
Marion and I had dinner Sunday night in the Ward room. No special event, just the two of us together using my birthday card and taking advantage of the $15 wine discount. There was a nice crowd, so we must be doing something right.
Have a great week and see you next Tuesday.
Jack Sullivan, Commodore
South American Laser Championships
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Bev on the first day when it was light and she was in second place wearing the recently acquired spray top with burgee. |
Bev Elmer attended the Central and South American Laser Championships at Mar del Plata, Argentina last week where she sailed a Laser 4.7. She was the only US participant. Conditions were at times very tough, with winds well into the 20s and what she described as “huge” waves. She captured third place for Junior Feminina (girls) as well as beating all other women and thus she brings home a trophy.
SYC Mini Cruise Review
First 2008 Mini Cruise to Port Madison
Saturday found the fleet in blustery winds from the south 20-25
knots. Bruce and Bobbi Campbell reported surfing to 9 knots with
only a head sail up on Evergreen Dream, a 6 knot boat. In attendance
were: the Campbells, Dave and Ann Ferguson with Cameron and Sheridan
on Slainte, Chris Warner and Pam Murray on Panther and two new members, Bob and Lynne Swain on Red October and Harry and Barbara Lee
on Neenah. Bob and Evalie Berst arrived via land yacht.
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Dave, Cameron and Sheridan Ferguson |
We all watched the game and like everyone were very disappointed
after the first quarter. We had a great greenbox and a super potluck
dinner.
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Chris Warner and Harry Lee at the Port Madison Outstation |
Sunday morning Cameron and Sheridan Ferguson assisted Chris Warner
running the Puget Sound Boaters net. Both young ladies, 7 and 10 are
studying for their amateur radio technician license. It was a great
event and we all enjoyed meeting and getting to know the Swains and
the Lees.
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Bobbi Campbell at Port Madison |
Pam Murray and Cameron Ferguson |
It was a motor back to Seattle Sunday afternoon with clear sunny
skies and calm winds.
Submitted by: Chris Warner
Amateur Radio License Review
A record number of 42 Amateur Radio license exams were given on Saturday the twelfth. Chuck Steward and his team of SYC licensed examiners successfully guided 100% of the new Level 1 examinees in passing that exam. Additionally a number of people passed the higher level exams. CONGRATULATIONS to all the new licensees!
Helmsmen Specials
The Marine Room is now offering weekly "Helmsmen" specials.
The next time you're here, be sure to check out the new weekly special!
For the week of... |
Special |
| January 15 |
Lamb Stew |
| January 22 |
Salmon Cakes |
Tuesday Night Buffet
Back by popular demand, Maestro Frank Smythson returns
to Seattle Yacht Club for Tuesday Night Buffets!
Ropeyarn North
January 15
Please join us for Ropeyarn "North" at the Farmhouse Restaurant in the beautiful Skagit Valley. Enjoy libations and complimentary appetizers in our private room while visiting with old friends and making new ones. An optional dinner ordering off the menu follows at our long table. Reservations are not required and guests are always welcome. The Farmhouse is easy to find on Highway 20 several miles west of I-5 going towards Anacortes, at the intersection with La Conner Whitney Road. Click the link for driving instructions and the menu. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 15.
Farmhouse Restaurant (360) 446-4411
January 15, Tuesday
Rope Yarn 5:30-6:30 p.m., optional dinner follows
Predicted Log Racing Class!
Three classes over three weeks! You will be racing in no time!
This is the second most fun you can have in a powerboat!
We will cover:
- An overview of the sport
- Race plotting strategy
- Boat calibration techniques
- The mysteries of local currents
- Prediction calculation & theory
Class I – Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Portage Bay Room
Class II – Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room
Class III – Tuesday, January 29 at 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room
Your boat will never arrive anywhere for anything late
(Or early) again!!
Cost = FREE!
Please join us as we take the mystery out of this obsessive, cult-like sport!
Sign-Up at the SYC Front Desk!
(206) 325-1000
Contact Scott Strandjord for details!
January Power/Sail Dinner
January 16, 2008
6:00 p.m.
The topic is marine insurance!
Our guest speaker will be the Vice-President of Premier Marine Insurance, Henry John. His eye-opening presentation, The Three Basics of a Yacht Policy, will make for an informative and entertaining evening. Bring a copy of your yacht policy and be prepared to take notes!
Ten pairs of Seattle Boatshow tickets will be given away as door prizes,
compliments of Premier Marine Insurance. See you there!
Find out all this and more! Just make sure to sign up at the front desk!
SYC Women's Group Luncheon
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Social Hour 11:00 a.m.
Lunch 12:00 Noon
Reservations Required
The magic of the holiday season is behind us with all of its delightful excesses and now we must face the reality of getting back in shape and taking care of our health. We are extremely fortunate to have an outstanding speaker to provide us with the inspiration and motivation to get on track. It’s a great opportunity to hear an important and relevant health message, while enjoying a wonderful lunch with your SYC friends.
January Program – Jeffrey Probstfield, MD –
UW Professor of Medicine
Dr. Probstfield graduated from PLU and the UW School of Medicine. He did his clinical training at the U of Minnesota, and is a board-certified internist and clinical pharmacologist. He served as the Project Director of the Women’s Health Initiative ( WHI) Clinical Coordinating Center at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center between 1993 and 1995. In May 1995 he founded the Clinical Trials Service Unit in the Division of Cardiology at UW. He is currently Professor of Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at the UW School of Public Health. His major areas of interest in research have been in the area of clinical trials methodology, particularly in recruitment and adherence in clinical trials, and in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, particularly hyperlipidemia, hypertension, congestive heart failure and the prevention and treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Surprise Menu – It’s a Mystery – Not Even the Chairmen Know!
We’ve given Chef Daniel carte blanche to create a special one-of-a-kind menu creation for this luncheon. He always does a great job, but this month will top the charts. This is a luncheon you don’t want to miss! If you have special dietary needs, please know that the staff will accommodate your wishes, but they do appreciate a call, prior to the day of the luncheon, so arrangements can be made.
Opening Day Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 17, 2008
7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge
SYC "All Hands" Informational Membership Meeting
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
5:00 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge
Come and learn about the “State of the Club”. The elected officers and Trustees will be available for a question-and-answer session about the Mainstation, the outstations and the Club financial state. This is the time to find out what is really happening at the Club and to separate facts from rumors.
Please plan to stay for a special Tuesday Night Buffet Dinner following the meeting. Spousal members are cordially invited and encouraged to attend.
SYC Fleet Air Wing
The next meeting of Seattle Yacht Club’s Fleet Air Wing will be held on Thursday evening, January 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room. (Service Staff will be available to take drink/food orders.)
The discussion topic will be:
"Flying Into Canada, 2008:
Cross-Border Operations, Destinations and Facilities."
Customs Procedures and required paperwork - both coming and going-and the differences from border crossing with our boats.... new U.S. Customs regulations on the horizon, including electronic pre-filed crew/passenger lists...dealing with Canadian ATC ... weather forecasting resources available to pilots on the web and through the Canadian FSS system ... Canadian charts, airfield diagrams, approach plates and different symbology ... other issues when operating "up north."
SYC Pilots: please be prepared to share your recent flight experiences up into Canada including:
... favorite (and least-favorite) places/destinations, and amenities ranging from loaner cars to friendly Fly Clubs (like Victoria), optimal places for float-plane operators to make entry, best places to fuel, and safe places to leave an airplane when joining up with your (or a friend's) boat.
We'll also discuss setting up an aviation part of the SYC website and development of an on-going catalog or members' blog to post flight information and opportunities for flight-sharing, training, or familiarization with the many different types of aircraft flown by our group. Also, please bring your suggestions for future activities, events and discussion topics.
Info/Questions: Dan Schwartz
Powerboat New Members' Kickoff Reception
Friday, January 25, 2008 6:00 p.m.
Meet your fellow Club Members and learn about the exciting program of powerboat activities planned for 2008! We have a full schedule of fun, entertaining, and challenging events and we look forward to seeing you there!
Sally Munn and Bob Munn, Powerboat New Member Chairs
Boating With Broadband Internet Access Class
Saturday January 26 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon in the Heritage Room
Are you out on the waters in the Pacific Northwest and need fast broadband access to the internet? Do you need to know how to improve your WiFi access to the hotspots available in many marinas and SYC outstations? Do you want to know more about the widely available (and sometimes less difficult to use) broadband access based on 3G (Third Generation) cell phone networks?
If so, then come to this seminar offered by the Internet Committee and learn all you need to know about connecting your laptop or ship’s computer to Wi-Fi and 3G networks. This seminar focuses on a review of the equipment you need on-board to strengthen WiFi signals at marina hotspots and how to configure a shipboard network for optimum performance.
We will also discuss and demonstrate broadband access using EVDO and HSPDA 3G cell phone network technologies.These services, offered by Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and Telus, offer throughput speeds close to that of WiFi networks, but work over much larger areas.
Coffee will be served. This class is suitable for non-nerds, but assumes some experience with WiFi. Pre-registration is requested. For more details and to sign-up for the seminar, contact Bob Miller.
For those who are having problems with their laptops in utilizing WiFi in the clubhouse, bring in your equipment and we will have a hands-on debugging session between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. I would prefer to work on machines using Windows XP or Windows Vista. If you still are running Windows 98, then it is time to upgrade to new hardware.
Ladies Night Out
Meet the “bOOb Lady” & learn about how to make informed choices.
Author of an unofficial owner’s manual for girls and women who want a one-stop spot for all their burning questions about their breasts, from “sprouting to sagging”.
January 30, 2007
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Make your reservations with the SYC’s front office.
Pirate Night
Beware!!!!
The pirates are coming to SYC
February 2, 2008
Come, bring your crew and join the ship's mates for dancing, eatin' and carousin'
or ye shall be found and made to walk the plank!
RSVP at the front desk (206) 325-1000
Costume Contest!
• Best Pirate• Best Wench• Best Pirate/Wench Couple
Kid's Night:
Want to go to the Pirate Night, but don't know what to do with the kids? Make it a family affair and sign them up for "Kid's Night" at the Club!
$20++ per child includes dinner, entertainment, a movie and, of course, adult supervision.
Only 20 children can be
accommodated for Kid's Night on
February 2, so if you're interested, be sure to sign up early (206) 325-1000.
Movie Night at the Yacht Club
Featuring Captain Ron
Saturday, February 23
Hot Dogs, Chili, Potato Chips & Popcorn: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m
"Captain Ron" showing: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Winter blues got you down? Transport yourself to the sunny Caribbean and laugh out loud at the hilarious high-seas sailing misadventures of uptight corporate executive Martin Short and his family with the outrageously laid-back Captain Ron (Kurt Russell) at the helm.
"Captain Ron" is to boating what "Caddyshack" is to golf. You won't want to miss it. PG -13.
Call the Front Desk (206) 325-1000
to reserve your seats.
Cortes Bay Cabin Sign-Ups
Please note that the Cortes Bay Cabin Sign-Ups open Monday, March 10, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
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