August 11, 2010

DIYC Purchase of DIYCA Slip #1: Notice of Vote at the Annual Meeting

Greetings DIYC Members,

I'm sure you recall the late June announcement about the DIYC plan to buy DIYCA Slip #1.

In that announcement the Board of Governors (BOG) committed to soliciting member comments via email and two "open working sessions" to improve and refine the funding plan which underpins the purchase.  That process has concluded and the Funding Plan has been improved to reflect several good ideas brought forth by members.

We are pleased to announce that on August 3rd the DIYC Board of Governors unanimously approved a refined funding plan and that full members of the club will vote on this purchase at the Annual Meeting on August 21st.  Ballots and Proxy Ballots have been mailed with the official notice of the Annual Meeting.

On the DIYC website, in the Members Only section, we are posting a full set of supporting documentation as described below and can provide copies of any of these documents either via regular mail, fax or by email.  Everyone is encouraged to review item #1, the Memorandum in Support as it provides an excellent summary of the purchase and financial implications for the club.

Supporting Documents. (Click on links to view; you must have userid & pswd to access, if you forgot them send note to webmaster.)

   1. Memorandum in Support - This document explains the BOGs rational for the purchase and describes the elements and implications of the funding plan.

   2. The Funding Plan - The detailed changes into the Fleet Amortization Schedules

   3. Exhibit 1 - A site plan showing DIYCA slip #1

   4. Exhibit 2  - A table and graph to show income from upland activities

   5. Ballot - A printable ballot for those who will be present at the Annual Meeting

   6. Proxy Ballot - A printable proxy ballot which may be given to another member if you are unable to attend the Annual Meeting in person

As we have said before, this initiative stands on the shoulders of the excellent DIYC capital planning system that was instituted years ago.  While that planning system did not contemplate this asset becoming available, the overall structure of our capital planning system has allowed us to seize a wonderful opportunity.  The capital planning model is frequently changed and adjusted by the BOG and the board is proposing to do so again to facilitate the enrichment of the club with an asset that will return perpetual benefit both in terms of club function and financial appreciation.  After considerable analysis, the BOG viewed this as a critical opportunity to acquire a valuable asset for the club and that modification of our capital savings plan was justified and appropriate.

As always, I encourage any members to contact me (or any member of the BOG) with questions about this exciting effort.

Todd Berman
2010 Chairman Duck Island Yacht Club Board of Governors.
tberman@rc.com

Posted 8/10/10 - 1515

Dear Fellow Duckies,

The Leukemia Cup regatta and party are Saturday, August 28, 2010. Last year the efforts of many volunteers made this event so successful. Duck Island Yacht Club, North Cove Yacht Club and Pilots Point Marina are once again working together to plan and host the Leukemia Cup. I am looking for volunteers to help out before, during and after the party. The party will be in the shed at Pilots Point Marina. If you are able to volunteer some time please let me know, my contact information is at the bottom of this email.

For Friday, August 27 - I need a couple of people to help on August 27th at the Friday night check-in starting at 4:00 pm and lasts until 8:00 pm. This will be held in the PPM clubhouse. I also need a different group of people to help set up the shed on Friday night for the party to be held on Saturday. I would like to do this at about 6:30 pm Friday night. Last year it took us about a half hour.

For Saturday, August 28 - Then on Saturday I am looking for volunteers to help with the following jobs:
1:00 – 3:00 pm (Set-up and decorate for party)
4:00 – 8:00 pm (Food prep & Food line service)
4:00 – 9:00 pm (Bar-backs to assist Bartenders)
8:00 – 9:00 pm (Clean-up)

The Bartenders need to be certified so if you know of anyone who is and would be willing to volunteer please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Kathy Nauber
kathynauber@yahoo.com
(860) 301-3432 cell
(860) 554-5122 home

Cruisers,

Planning Info for the Labor Day Cruise to Mystic

If you are coming to Mystic for Labor Day - you have to call and register with a credit card.  Mention DIYC of course.  We will there Sat and Sunday nights, Sept. 4 and 5.

Brunch planned at Latitudes on Sunday at 11am. Please notify me or Dick Tilton if you plan to come to brunch.

I will write something more interesting when I get back from cruise around Aug 17-18.

Thanks,

Joan Marcus

DIYC racers had a great showing at the Branford Yacht Club Regatta on Saturday and the Pine Orchard Invitational on Sunday. At Branford Mark Salerno and the Fusion crew took 2nd place on Saturday and 3rd place on Sunday. Larry Hennesey/Deb Whitehead and the crew of Scorpion took 3rd place on Saturday and 1st place on Sunday. Skip Young and the crew of Dragonfly took 1st place on Saturday and Paul von Maffei and the Snowbird crew took 2nd place on Sunday. In a one design Frers 33 class the Nauber's Wolverine, the Connell's Heartbeat and Mark Dixon's Nunnehi took 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively on Saturday and Wolverine and Nunnehi were 1st and 2nd on Sunday. Mark McCarthy took Slainte to New Jersey for the Soverel 33 Nationals and on the way home had the inboard and outboard motors stop working but sailed into his DIYC slip like a pro. From all accounts it was a tightly contested National regatta. The weekend showed the caliber of racing here at Duck Island Yacht Club.

Kathy Nauber

Cruisers & Fireworks Lovers,

Til and Just Desserts are going to the New London Fireworks. I do not know if any other club boat is coming. We plan to be rafted together in New London Harbor near where they tie up the barges. Anyone who would like to watch the fireworks on our boats can contact us and let us know they are coming and we will pick them up by dinghy and of course dingy them back to shore as soon as we can right after the fireworks. They can take Amtrak to New London. Please, you  MUST call us in advance to let us know you are coming  Call  us Friday sometime,  203-245-4503 c or 203-488-5265 h.  Email jjmarcus@aol.com.

July 17 - Three Mile Harbor Fireworks:

The Grucci Fireworks display is scheduled for 3 Mile Harbor on July 17th. See attached. Anyone going, please let other Duckies know. http://www.bonacfireworks.org/

Please consider joining our DIYC Summer Cruises. We have 7 boats leaving on 7/24; see itinerary on Cruising page.

Also it has been precedent that club moorings are reserved for cruise participants during official cruise functions. Please be mindful of dates as published on cruise itineraries.

Thanks,

Pete 203-907-7175 c

connalct@comcast.net

Posted 6/27/10 - 1230 

Update 6/30/10:

The Slip Purchase Working Sessions are scheduled for Friday July 16 and Tuesday July 20 at the clubhouse at 1830.   These are open to all members.  The BOG and any members of the club can present ideas, discuss aspects and propose adjustments and/or improvements to the funding plan.

To All DIYC Members,

Please read  this IMPORTANT NOTICE  from the Board of Governors regarding the purchase of DICA Slip #1.

I encourage people to contact me or any member of the BOG with any concern or idea associated with this effort.

Todd Berman
Chairman Duck Island Yacht Club Board of Governors.

Posted 6/16/10 - 0030

Spring Off Soundings

Congratulations to the following members and their crews for their first place finishes at Off Soundings this past weekend: Mark Kondracky on Mentor (NS-3), Paul von Maffei on Snowbird (C-2) and Skip Young on Dragonfly (C-3). Tom Lee on Jammy Beggar (C-1) placed second, losing the tie breaker for first. DIYC had an excellent showing and demonstrated the caliber of racing we have at our club.

Kathy Nauber

DIYC Wed. Night Racing - R/C Duty crews.
We have a chronic shortage of staff for the Race Committee on Wednesday nights. To continue to have well run racing and for the safety of the R/C, we are instituting a "Duty Crew" system to add two "Duty Crew" to the Sitting Duck and one "Duty Crew" to the Mark Boat. Twice during the season, each participating boat must supply a capable person to assist the race committee. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the end-of-series party this Wed night. After that, It will be on the Notice Board.

A "Duty Crew" need not be a member of your regular crew, but should be someone able to "bounce around" in the R/C boats and perform duties such as hoisting signals, recording sail numbers and the like at the direction
of the PRO. Please remember that the R/C boats are "dry" until racing is concluded.

Your help is appreciated. Be first and have your pick of nights.

Robert Lee
DIYC R/C

CRUISERS,

See the revamped 3 week Summer Cruise Itinerary as of 6/13/10.

Anyone going to Sag Harbor? I have decal for our mooring which needs to be placed on the mooring. Please call Pete Connal 203-907-7175. or e-mail connalct@comcast.net.
Thanks,
Pete

CRUISERS,

Attached is the 3 wk Summer Cruise Itinerary which is still a work in progress. The 2 wk Cruise of Buzzards Bay is also attached; looking for someone to lead it.  See Cruse Schedule.

The Whaling Museum in New Bedford has planned DIYC on arrival afternoon, for an orientation & movie, a guided tour of the museum in small groups, and a reception on their spectacular observation deck, followed by reservations at a good Portuguese restaurant. They are also planning a suggested itinerary for day two which I will have shortly. This venue for both 2 & 3 weekers is not to be missed. It can be done by car if not by boat. Let me know.

We are working on the Boston area. Whether we ferry in to town or stay in Boston is still being investigated. Mooring reservations have been made for Westport, New Bedford, Onsett, Cohasset, & Manchester. Other ports of call being worked on.

Still looking for more boats to sign on; so let us hear from you.

Memorial Day Cruise at Hamburg Cove was wonderful. We had 8 or 9 boats, a great walking tour (see photos), a couple of cocktail parties, all topped off by a great carry-in party/supper on 'Til Sunday afternoon. We had Duckies come by car so that it was a total of over 40, including the Commodore. Thanks to Roz & Bob Weinstein.

And from Jane Crowley, this report (added 6/2/10 by webmaster):

Greetings all duckies,
Just wanted to fill you in on the DIYC Memorial Day Weekend cruise to Hamburg Cove. The group included: Steve and Rosalie Blunden (Twilight Zone), Pete and Ruth Connal (Ceilidh), Bill and Vickie Littell (Peace & Quiet), Joel and Joan Marcus (Just Desserts), Dave and Kathy Nauber (Wolverine), John and Linda Reilly (Shenanigans), Burk and Donna Schlott (Kittyhawk) , and Bob and Roz Weinstein ('Til). Eleven landlubbers came by dinghy, including our Commodore Brian Weinstein and his bride-to-be, Lauren, her mother, and several others. The group enjoyed a wonderful cocktail hour, and a gourmet dinner aboard ’Til, along with great desserts. To top off the evening, Roz Weinstein held a raffle, with only the best duckie prizes! A great time was had by all!!

Any questions please let me know.
Pete
M/V Ceilidh
connalct@comcast.net

203-907-7175 C

203-453-2613 H

Notice to DIYC Race Entrants
24 May 2010

Entries must include the following:

Henceforth, except for the Evening of Starts, boats racing without the above will be permanently scored DNS by the Race Committee.

Happy Sailing,
Rear Commodore Race

From the Rear Commodore Race,

Opportunities for great days on the water are yours for the doing.....

Send in you entries today for the Evening of Starts and the ECSA DIYC Spring Regatta. These are great tune ups for Off Soundings, BIRW and the Bermuda race.

We also have openings on the Race Committee for the experienced, and somewhat experienced. Willing hands and a good attitude are key skills required.

Please contact Rob Lee diycrc@gmail.com or 860-395-9982

Thanks
Rob

NEW LOCKS & KEYS FOR THE CLUBHOUSE

At a recent officers meeting it was decided that the lock on the front door of the club house, needed to be changed. After 25 years or so, there are many keys floating around out there, and it is time.

The lock on the front door, has a new tumbler set, your key will fit, but not turn.
Please see Mark Salerno to trade in your Old Key, for a New Key.

Also, while we are in the process of distributing the new keys, your old key will open the side door to the club house. Once all of the members have their New Key, this lock will be changed to match the front door lock.

Respectfully submitted 5-11-2010
Mark Salerno
Vice Commodore

Posted 5/2/10  0930

CRUISERS,

Please check out the details of our DIYC 2010 Cruising Program  and get back to me if you are intending on participating on any or all. If you have any questions or suggestions, I would like to hear from you.  See Notice posted 4/19 for more detail. 

Pete Connal

connalct@comcast.net

203-907-7175 C

203-453-2613 H

2010 DIYC Work Party

I want to take a moment and thank everyone who came out to help make the 2010 DIYC Work Party a significant success. Many hands, make the load light, and great company, make the time seem fleeting.

Many thanks to, Dick & Phyllis Saunders, Kevin & Amy Carse, Mark Lynch, Joanne DeBernardo, Scott & Bernice Mason, Maryellen Pizzolato, Carol Salerno, Birgit Gilman, Roger Bauman, Mark Kondracky, Rob Lee, and Rob Egemeier.

All of their efforts put the Club House, and Duck Stop in great shape for the 2010 season.

Many Thanks, and Kind Regards, to everyone.

Mark Salerno
Vice Commodore.

Dear Fellow Cruisers,

July 4th Cruise to Block Island

Donna and I will do the 4th of July Cruise this year and it will be to Block Island. I would like to get a handle on how many would be interested in coming so I can see about mooring arrangements. We would try to save by paying for an extra town mooring or two if necessary. Anyone interested please contact me at bjdm01@comast.net or call at 203 421-4769.

Thanks and regards, Burke Schlott

Interested in joining Kittyhawk's cruise to Maine?

Hello to all,

We just got back from our Winter vacation in the Keys. It was really enjoyable . I guess by now most of you have seen the plans for the "Official" DIYC annual Summer cruise. Last fall we had brought up the idea of once again doing a Cruise this year to Maine. Its been a while. Those who have power boats did not express any interest in going that far. Kittyhawk does plan to go to Maine this year and I have had some interest from other sailors in doing the same. I have not come up with any itinerary yet. There is the possibility of joining up with the official cruise and then breaking off to continue to Maine. They will be going as far as Manchester By The Sea. I also spoke with Mark Kondracky and he mentioned that there is a race from I believe Stonington, CT to Mt. Desert for those that might have an interest. Our plan is to have a VERY relaxed cruise with at least for Kittyhawk, no overnight sails are planned. We just want to work our way up the coast.

I realize that not everyone has the unlimited time that we old retired dogs have. We plan on a more relaxed cruise with basically no real time schedule but rather take the road that says "join us at ------ when you can. Reservations would be made by each individual boat. We could of course schedule a few destinations where we would all meet.

I have gone down the yacht club list and have addressed this email to those who I believe to be cruising sailors who have the time and inclination to do a Maine cruise. I do not wish to slight anyone so if you are not directly addressed on this email and are interested, please contact me. Once I have received some responses we can arrange a get together to discuss plans. At this point all plans are truly open ended.

Hope to hear from all of you. (email me or call the house 203 421-4769)

Best regards, Burke Schlott

Dear Fellow Duck Island Yacht Club Members,

Commissioning Day is Sunday, May 16th, 2010. This is the official opening of our club for the season. The day starts off with the Commissioning Day Regatta, first gun at 1200 hrs. After racing, starting at 1600 hrs, the celebration continues at the club with the raising of the flags, a few short speeches, and a party at 1630hrs. 

As in the past, we are asking that people bring an item to help stock the clubhouse with supplies that are used throughout the season. The following is a list of items needed this year:

     Garbage bags, 13 gal tall, 45 gal drum, and 55 gal drum size
     Ziploc Bags, 1 gal size
     Aluminum Foil
     Toilet Paper
     Paper Towels
     Kleenex
     Bathroom Hand Soap Refill
     Disinfecting Wipes
     Handi-Wipes
     Swiffer Mop Refills
     Toilet Bowl Cleaner
     D Size Batteries

I hope to see you all at the club on Sunday, May 16th to officially kick off another spectacular sailing season.

Regards,
Birgit Gillman
Rear Commodore Social

Dear Duckies,
Attached are the preliminary 2010 Cruising Plans for this sailing season.

1. Season cruises: We need to verify some cruise leaders. Someone want to lead Mattituck (close & easy)? Lions Club sponsors Strawberry Festival with booths, rides and eclectic dining opportunities.
Also looking for leaders to scope out Bastile Day at 3 Mile Harbor?
Tune in for more as schedule fills in.

2. Summer Cruise: This year we are planning two official cruises; one a 2 week Buzzards Bay Cruise, the other a 3 week Cape Cod & Mass Bay Cruise. Both start off together for Block, Westport & New Bedford. Then we split off per attached. The highlight will be a port of call at New Bedford. The Catalina cruising group did this last year and raved about it. We are in touch with the New Bedford Whaling Museum and Whaling City Moorings who are planning a suggested itinerary once we arrive. This may include a trolley tour featuring the museum (possible cocktail party), National Parks, Schaefer Marine, and a local family style Portuguese restaurant, etc. Again stay tuned.

A. Two Week Cruise: Fairly short distances
Redbrook - if you haven't done it, you should. Moorings at Parkers. Dingy to Island for great beachcombing, swimming and picnic
Quissett - Great swimming. Trolley to Falmouth with shopping, Peking Palace Chinese, Commodores (Cape League) baseball to see the college players from around the country who are tomorrows major league stars. Trolley to Woods Hole to see Museum.
Cutty Hunk - Blueberry pancakes breakfast & Roz & Jones favorite little restaurant, walk to the top of the island for spectacular views, Historical Society, Walk to Oyster Farm ( watch out for wood-ticks), order lobsters to be cooked at dock, enjoy Raw Bar service at your boat, late afternoon.
Block Island - What's to say!
West Harbor FI - one of our favorites. Club Mooring holds two boats. Other rental moorings or anchor out (good holding; well protected from all but Northerly wind.

B. Three week Cruise - See link above. More to follow.

We hope you are interested in cruising with the Ducks. We need to know what boats will join us for the 2 Week & 3 Week Cruises. So please sign on and let me know. I would be happy to field any questions.

Pete Connal, MV Ceilidh

Acting Commodore Cruise
203-907-7175
connalct@comcast.net

Dear DIYC Friends,

I want to thank all of you for all the help you provided to make this year's Carry In Supper a big success (please pass this e-mail along to anyone I may have missed, there were so many people helping out, which is awesome). I think the event ran smoothly and was enjoyed by all, I couldn't have done without you.

I think this was a record year for set-up and take down time. When I turned around after cashing out the last person, my jaw dropped- all of the tables and chairs had already been put away and all of the dishes were done. Colette- you are a master at running that kitchen. Kathy, thanks for leading the dishwashing effort, I know there were many helping hands in the kitchen. I'll make sure that dishwashing gloves get added to the list of supplies to bring for next time. Kevin and Tim, thanks for taking care of all the thirsty people. Thank you to our new members, Jane Crowley and Rob Egemeier, who jumped right in with set-up (organizing the entire Ship's store inventory!), check-in, and whatever needed to be done. As if that wasn't enough, Jane also ended up as co-publicity director by the end of the night. Al, Don, and Roz- great job setting up all of the tables/chairs. Rob- thanks for running the ovens and last but not least, Mark and Todd, thank you for hosting the live auction, we were able to bring in some much needed money for the club thru your sales efforts.

Thank you all for your hard work and I look forward to seeing you again at the many activities planned for this year.

Regards,
Birgit
Rear Commodore Social

Spring work party at DIYC to get the club, race committee boats and Duck Stop ready for the season. As many volunteers as possible are needed at 9:00am on Saturday, April 17th.

Thanks,

Mark Salerno

mark.salerno@sbcglobal.net

1. The the last mark of a course posted indicates the finish mark. Examples: WKWS is round ‘W’ and ‘K’, round ‘W’ and finish at "S". WK2WL is round ‘W’ and ‘K’ twice, round ‘W’, and finish at "L".

3. Once a boat has started and cleared away from the starting area, it shall not pass between "S" and the Race Committee Signal Boat, if nearby, except to finish or to pass "S" as a mark of the course.  As of May 30, 2010 this has been removed from the DIYC PHRF Events SIs.  See 5/29/10 posting.

4. RRS Rule 52 is modified to permit the use of autopilots on boats with one person on board during the Single/Double Handed Race.

5. Competitors are encouraged to fly a class flag from their backstay or starboard shroud.

6. The absence of a red or green flag indicates that each mark shall be rounded or passed on the same side as the starting mark, unless doing so would cause a taught string to cross itself on adjacent legs, in which case that mark shall be rounded to the other side. (Ref RRS 28.1)

7. Five or more paid entries of a one-design class may request to be a separate class.( really a NOR change).

8. Mark list is expanded to include more government marks

I would appreciate any comments you may have. Please send them to diycRC@gmail.com

HELP (Part I).... Race Committee

DIYC will put on about 65 days of racing next summer, one of the most active programs in the Eastern Sound. But to do this requires many hands to spread the workload. We need several PRO's (both certified and non-certified), Sitting Duck staff (2 + for each race), and Mark Boat operators.

Below is a list of the events and race series that we will be running (in addition to helping with BIRW). If you have an interest in serving on the Race Committee in any capacity, please let me know via email to diycRC@gmail.com , even if you helped last year.

We have budgeted to train new PRO's at a one-day session in the spring. Of course that would be followed-up by on-water coaching running real events.

I hope to be racing in the PHRF events, and so would greatly appreciate PRO's for those events.

DIYC Commissioning Day Regatta
DIYC Single/Double Handed
DIYC/ECSA Spring Regatta
DIYC/ECSA Overnight Race
DIYC/ECSA Thundermug Regatta

Etchells Sundays
Evening of Starts- one night event
Fagan Series
Fleet Series
Hall Series
JY15 Regatta
Leukemia Cup
Melges Championship
Spring Series
Summer Series
Thursday JY & Laser Series

Robert Lee
Rear Commodore Race
diycRC@gmail.com

HELP (Part II)..... Social Events (Parties)

As Rob Lee, Rear Commodore Race, mentioned in an e-mail earlier this week, we have one of the most active racing programs in the Eastern Sound. As Rear Commodore Social, I want to point out that nearly all of these events include some type of party. In addition to these post racing parties, we also hold social events throughout the year.

I strongly urge you to consider volunteering for social activities at the club if you do not wish to volunteer for race committee. Even an hour or two of volunteer time at a single social event is a big help. Below is a list of events that we plan to host parties for this year. Additional events (not yet listed) are also being considered and will be posted as plans are finalized.
Please let me know if you could help us out with any of these events. The success of all of our many programs on and off the water depends on our club members.

2010 Social Events:
Winter Social
Carry Inn Supper
Clambake
End of Season Banquet
DIYC Commissioning Day Regatta
DIYC/ECSA Spring Regatta
DIYC/ECSA Thundermug Regatta
Fagan Series
Hall Series
JY15 Regatta
Leukemia Cup
Melges Championship
Spring Series
Summer Series
Thursday JY & Laser Series

Kindest Regards,
Birgit Gillman
Rear Commodore Social
Giddyup4588@sbcglobal.net
203-421-5892