Commodore's Letter

Dear SYC Member:

Yea Team! Over this past weekend, 30 of your fellow members journeyed to the Tacoma Yacht Club to participate in the annual Daffodil Boat Parade. In spite of less than warm weather, we had a great time and I am so proud to say we were awarded First Prize for Best Decorated Boat following the theme. The decorated vessel was this year’s SYC Flagship, Flying Eagle, skippered by Chris Warner and crewed by a gaggle of clowns. Daffodils were attached from the top of both the mainmast and mizzen-mast, right down to the deck. Thanks to the daring-do of our high wire team, Roger Werner and Bob McConnell.
Fred and Karen Roed chaired the event and they did a super job. Their Roed Runner was lead boat in the SYC Contingent with Officers and Admirals formally saluting the Commodores of TYC.

Both as this year’s Commodore and the regular Captain of Flying Eagle, my most sincere thanks to:

and as always, a special thank you to Marion, the owner of Flying Eagle.

Jack Sullivan, Commodore

Daffodil Parade Photos

House Committee Happenings

New Spring/Summer menus were introduced on April 14 for the Marine and Ward Rooms. A number of new items. The Marine Room menu features a number of appetizers; new sandwiches; new entrees including a few dietary and healthy alternatives. The children's menu is newly priced at $3. A bargain available in both the Marine and Ward Rooms. Bring children; bring grandchildren! The Ward Room now features tableside preparation of Caesar Salad. Try it!

Guests can pay for food and beverage when accompanying a member. Ask your server how it works. After Opening Day, we will introduce happy hours with reduced pricing on drinks and appetizers in the Marine Room. Catering has openings for private parties and receptions. Think about SYC for your party needs!

This is your Club. We need your feedback. Comment Cards are available with every check presented. Also Comment Cards are available from any server. Just Ask! We want your comments. Believe me, they are read and accommodated as much as possible.

John Woodley, House Committee Member

Saturday, April 12, 2008
QCYC/SYC Eagle Harbor Navigation Contest
(Predicted Log Race)

The co-hosted IPBA event began Friday night with a burger bash by Chief Burgermaster and Fleet Captain, Tyler Ellison. The “use all your electronics” race went off Saturday  with sunny skies and calm winds. Only a few Contestants had to content with ferry collision courses (the ferries won). SYC fielded a four boat team and won the Team Trophy from Queen City Yacht Club. Kim Lorenz finished 1st Overall.

Check the Trophy Case for the large ones topped by an eagle.

US Coast Guard Press Release

The US Coast Guard issued a press release reminding mariners that older model Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) that broadcast on 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz will not be monitored by satellite as of February 1, 2009.  Effective that date, the satellites will only monitor for radio beacons broadcasting on 406 MHz.  Some of the newer EPIRBs are equipped with embedded GPS, which will automatically signal the location of the distress. (4/18/08).

Regards,
The USCG Navigation Center Team

Helmsmen Specials

Portage Bay Slips Available (after Opening Day)

Some slips are available at the mainstation. These are available for permanent moorage on a first come/first served basis. If you're interested, contact John Bramstedt.

*Powerboats may take advantage of this on a month-to-month basis.

Administrative Professional's Day!

Bring your Administrative Professional to the Ward Room for lunch
on April 22, 23, and 25th and enjoy two-for-one entrées!

LOG BOOM

The log boom is a cooperative effort between the Seattle Yacht Club, the University of Washington and several generous sponsors. Even so, total expenses for the log boom last year exceeded $40,000 and it is a battle to keep it funded.

So, once again, the University will have students who will be soliciting donations from those of you who tie up on the log boom. The suggested amount is $10 per foot of beam of your boat. If you’d like to reserve a space, all you need to do is register in advance. Go to www.gohuskies.com or call (206) 543-4895.

Opening Day Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 23
7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room

Opening Day Parade Registration

All boaters wishing to participate in the Opening Day parade must register online. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m., Thursday April 24. All entrants must pick up their boat numbers prior to the event. They are available only 2 days:  Thursday May 1 and Friday May 2. The boat number committee is looking forward to greeting all those participating at our station in the Heritage room from 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. both those days.

Be sure to read the parade instructions on line when you sign up for the event.

NorPac Regatta Meeting

Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge

Information and Planning Meeting for all those registered for NorPac or interested in going.
If you want to know more about this Cruiser/Racer event, join us and get questions answered.
We will be there to help coordinate those with transportation challenges and to divvy up some organizational tasks.  Open to both Power and Sail boaters.
For information email Susan Stillman.

2008 Takarabune Regatta & Suma YC Exchange

Please join the welcoming party for our good friends from Kobe, Japan. 

Opening Ceremony
 Sunday, April 27, 5:00pm
Mainstation West Lawn

Reception to follow in the Fireside Lounge & Ward Room.

All SYC members are invited to attend the opening festivities.

Call the front desk to make your reservation: 206-325-1000.

Drama Group Play
“A Space Odyssey”
(The Future Я Us)

Welcome to a new age in the universe.  Imagine traveling through another dimension as endless as space and as eternal as infinity.  From the planet Cubic Zirconia back through a time warp—join Captain Millie Whiz Bang and her crew in their exciting adventures as they struggle for universal peace.

Final Performance:

Wednesday, April 30
Ward Room Social 9:30 a.m.
Fireside Lounge 10:30 a.m. Open Seating

NorPac Presentation

Wednesday, May 7th, 7:15pm, Fireside Lounge
 
Elsie Hulsizer, author of Voyages to Windward: Sailing Adventures on Vancouver Island’s West Coast, presents a slide show and lecture on the West Coast of
Vancouver Island: its people, history, wildlife, scenery, and anchorages.  

Elsie and her husband Steve have sailed the West Coast of Vancouver Island 18 times since 1980.  An environmental professional with a degree in oceanography, Elsie also holds a certificate in fine art photography from the Photographic Center Northwest.

No reservations required, but e-mail Kathy Cuffel if you plan to attend. 
Sponsored by the Norpac Committee

Annual Auction
May 15, 2008

Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 15, 2008. Join the Seattle Yacht Club Foundation Board of Directors for the annual auction at the Seattle Yacht Club.

Bid on exciting items in both a Silent and Live Auction. You may be the winning bidder of:

* VIP access to watch the Opening Day 2009 boat parade with the Parade Commander on Portage Bay
* Achilles inflatable dinghy
* African Safari
* San Francisco Giants baseball experience courtesy of catcher and team captain, Bengie Molina
* Christmas ships parade cruise on Solara

Enjoy appetizers with your fellow boaters and bring friends as well for a fun-filled evening.
Proceeds will benefit the SYC Foundation Scholarship Fund for Water Based Activities. 

Please contact the auction co-chairs, JoAnne Jones and Wendy Weimer with any questions. 
We look forward to seeing you there!

*We can accept Visa/MasterCard from non-members this year!

Golf Rendezvous
Open to ALL Members!

Friday, May 30
Meadowmeer Golf Course
Bainbridge Island

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