VC Input #4

J-Daze regatta was a great success with 29 boats on the line. The weather was good - a mix of sun and rain, but most importantly there was wind both days - perhaps on sunday more wind than many would have really liked, the mark set boat clocked gusts of 30!

Keith Calkins held a Protest Committee training session which was very well run. The training covered a protest committee format and proceedures.This was a timely meeting as J-Daze did have a protest that went to committee which was well freshed to handle the case.

The volunteer's calendar is being worked on and here is the calendar link that can be viewed by any one to check the schedule for volunteers on the RC boat. This calendar is a work in progress and to a certain extent experimental at the moment in an attempt to see if web collaboration can make the work load easier and more efficient! Chritina Perin, the Volunteer coordinator is collaborating with me on this Google calendar - we'll see if it works!!

Looking through the postings on this blog we noticed a comment to one!! Way to go - this at least shows that some one some where is reading the blog - thanks! It's pretty exciting to see that!

Currently the PRO schedule is being set up - this is an enormous task ensuring that the work load is spread evenly and individual preferences are met - this will be circulated very shortly.

VC Input #3

There has been a tremendous amount of working being done to ensure that all the necessary equipment is ready for racing. I have a Boat Committee consisting of John Wright, Keith Calkins & Mike Weber as its members, and they were given the charge of ensuring that all and any fixes to our club work boats were completed. I extend an enormous thank you to these 3 gentlemen for undertaking this task. While we are not a totally self help club we are also not a club where people are employed to maintain the facilities. It is the membership that cares and volunteers their time that enables CYC to function at the level it does, maintaining race equipment that is guaranteed to work when it is needed. Here is a list of the things that have been done:
Waldo
-Clean topsides/buff out any marks
-Replace bellows on outdrive
-Clean interior
-Forward bilge pump not working - we have a pump, just need someone willing to crawl into bilge pending.
-Rotted wood under cockpit just forward of engine compartment – This looks like bulk head by gas tank and could be structural. Not something we should or could mess with. Seager needs to check this out. Should also check motor mounts. If there is rot there, this could be a big problem - pending
-Replace bilge blower
-Install screen on blower discharge to keep out birds.
-Horn replaced
-Motor cover hinge screws tightened
-Need to replace cover snaps on boat – DONE
-Boat needs updated Registration Sticker dated to expire in 05 Have new Regis.

Bertha
-Clean topsides/buff out any marks - done after launch– need wax and buffers
-Clean interior - done after launch
-Repair seat cushion on front of console - done after launch
-Repair bow eye (wood block is rotted inside bow) – Started to reinforce bow - in process
-Repair hinges on lockers – will be done

Lund
-Repair gas gauge – DONE
-Paint topsides – need more definition of what the job entails.
-Soft area on floor under investigation but can do after launch no hurry want to remove carpet and replace floor.
-Repair/replace cover- will be done after launch

Whaler
will be looked at after launch as it won't be used much until sailing schools
-investigate Repairing rails
-Trailer needs some work/adjustment – need a portable welder will look into after launch
-Needs horn –in process
-Boat Registration Sticker expires this month. Have new registration

there will be general Waxing and buffering at launch day

VC input #2

The weather has suddenly turned almost summer like - not only is it bringing on the spring flowers and trees but it is making boat work so much pleasanter! I have been down at the club working on my Ensign and the black top has been a veritable hive of activity- very exciting to see this as it is a sign of the approaching racing and sailing season.

Things to think about:

Friday April 25 - Protest Committee training - by invitation

April 30 - Racing Rules Refresher

Sunday April 27 - Rust Buster - open to any one wanting to shake their bodies and boats out in preparation for the racing season

Weekend May 3&4 J-Daze - J24 only shake down race - expecting 35 - 40 boats

Weekend May 10 &11 J2 Jack Rabbit - a full blown regatta - expecting 15 boats

Thursday May 15 -Introduction to Racing for Absolute Beginners - CYC 7pm

Saturday May 17 - Race Committee Volunteer training - Water Front 10am

Sunday May 18 - First day of club racing

Thursday May 22 - Race Committee Volunteer training - Water front 7pm

Monday May 26 - Memorial Day Handicap Regatta - 1pm START (Skippers meeting 12noon)

VC Input #1

I want to try this format as an additional way for keeping the CYC membership up to date on the Sailing and Racing program at our club. This blog is NOT replacing emails, Down Buoy input or web postings - but there is a link from the web site to this blog. If the truth be known this is an attempt to simplify my life - we'll see if it works!

As you have read in the Down Buoy many people have been working hard to get things ready for the new sailing season. A couple of things I would like to bring to your attention - you will have received a RC Volunteer Form - please fill this out and offer some time to help out on the Race Committee boat, we need all the bodies we can get. And in case you misplaced the form Click here for a copy to download and fill it out!

As soon as the RC volunteer calendar is ready I will be posting that as well. Please feel free to email me directly any thoughts or ideas you have regarding the Sailing and Racing program at CYC.

The very latest news is that the small boat 'green' launching dock has been recovered. It was looking tatty, this happens with the heavy use the dock gets. Approximately every 4-5 years a new carpet is laid down. I chose the perfect day yesturday 12/04 - it wasn't too cold and it certainly was not wet - until we got home, hence the good timing. Chuck Linn, Stephen Smeulders and Jim Gindling a sunfish sailor from Victor (who wanted to give back in return for the hospitality CYC has shown him by allowing him sail on thursdays) all turned up to help the effort. Thanks so much guys for giving of your time, you helped make light work of the task. Enjoy the photo essay of the refreshed dock:

Removing the old carpet and nails in preparation for the new carpet.


All helpers were welcome!


Replacing / adding stainless screws to the boards.


This was quite a production line - some one screwed the holes, some one placed screws into the holes, some one drilled the screws in - over 560 screws!!


Fitting the new carpet.


The finished and refurbished dock - enjoy!