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

The LogIt’s a Wonderful Weekend for the famIly

aprIl 8th, 9th, and 10th!

Game nIGht WIth supervIsed play Friday, April 8th Relax & Enjoy Your Dinner There will be SupERviSED plAY with video and Board Games Galore!

ChIldren’s theater presents: “If you Give a mouse a Cookie”

saturday, april 9th

dinner 5:00 pm adult Buffet: $19.95

kids 4-12 $7.95

show Begins 6:00pm

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Commodore’s MessageDear Fellow Members,

The ice in the basin has melted, the high school sailing program has started and the geese are on the lawn again. So it is official now - Spring has arrived!

I want to thank Renee and Charlie Brown for their wonderful presentation detailing their two-summer cruising adventures on Rhapsody in the upper Great Lakes. Everyone that I talked with enjoyed their presentation and learned something useful about cruising. I’m looking forward to their next adventure – vicariously of course!

Who says that Rochester Yacht Club sailors only have a 3 month sailing season? I am pleased to see so many of our members participating in events in far away places. Key West Race Week - PHRF 2 (7 Boats) - 2 - Jack Cavalier, Etchells Jaguar Cup Series (53 Boats - 4 Regattas) - 3rd Overall - Flipper Wehrheim , J/24 Midwinter Championship (27 Boats) - 9 - Flipper Wehrheim; 16 - Travis OdenbachJ/22 Mid-Winter Championship (33 Boats) - 5 - Travis Odenbach; Jim BarnashSt. Pete NOOD Regatta - J/24 (20 Boats)- 2 - Mike Ingham; 3 - Travis Odenbach Thistle Mid-Winters East (46 Boats) - 4 - Mike Ingham, Cayman Island Invitational –

J/22 (12 Boats) - 5 - Marc Fischer, St Barths Bucket Regatta (40 Super Yachts) - Hank & Mary Stuart, Texas Team Race Shoot Out (3x3) - Sonar - Gunnar Richardson, Eric Snavely, Eric Voss, Caribbean Cruise Charter – Gardner’s, Bryant’s & Lai’s – (knowing them - they will be racing), Charleston Race Week - Travis Odenbach, Sarah Enright, Mike Ingham & Peter Cucci Other RYC members crewing and making their skippers look smart include Bill Farmer, Jack Odenbach, Jon Faudree, Bob Bryant, Jeff Sullivan, Skylar Munger, Scott Napier, Karen Sladden, Tim Sladden, Liz Bower, Mark Lawless, Donna Faust, Curtis Gilbert, and Noah Doolittle. Thanks to all for representing Rochester Yacht Club and helping to elevate our Club’s stature all round the sailing world! It is always risky to name people, so I offer my apology to anyone that I’ve missed.

The Racing Fleet meeting is planned for Wednesday April 27, so mark your calendar and please plan to attend. Several initiatives have been considered and will be discussed. Here at RYC, John Odenbach has been promoting and lobbying for RYC to shift to IRC racing. With the IRC North American Championships in Toronto this summer, an opportunity for greater RYC member participation has developed. Tarry Polidor has offered to help our members get IRC measured, and he is waiving the measurer’s fee to help get this started.

We are continuing to offer the Racing Crew Membership – without any changes to the program. $200.00 Fee – grants privileges on scheduled race nights from May until Cups ‘N Flags. Please encourage your crew to participate – not only is it the right thing to do - but they can splurge and buy their favorite skipper (that’s you) a drink and dinner after racing.

For our less serious racers, we are planning to give boats an “RYC-JAM” rating (Jib and Main), and include all RYC sail boats on our Friday Night “Fish Fry Race” roster to encourage participation. We believe that it has become overly difficult to participate in what are supposed to be “fun” activities.

On the Collegiate Racing Circuit, I can report that RYC is represented by many graduates of our Youth and High School sailing programs. Did you know that we are currently represented by Killian Corbishley at The US Naval Academy, Merrit Moran at Georgetown U., Julia Gardner at George Washington U., Graham Gardner at Fordham U., Sam Ingham at The US Coast Guard Academy, Roy Ingham at RIT, and Ainsley Thomson at St. Mary’s College, Kira Munger at Christopher Newport U., Julia Weisner at Old Dominion U., Olivia Graham at Bentley College, Serena Lofftus at Boston College, Alden Sonnenfeld at Cornell U. and Matt Guenther sailing at Stevens Institute? I am hopeful that all these bright young adults will find their way back to sail with us at RYC in the future.

Our membership activity cycle is now entering our busy season. So please remember to contact Betsy Lawless if someone that you know expresses interest in joining our Club. Our membership committee really appreciates your help and support through the membership process.

Susie and I hope to see you at the Club soon.Fair winds, Keith Burhans, Commodore

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RYC Board of Directors MeetingryC Board of directors march 17, 2011 meeting highlights

Commodore keith Burhans called the meeting to order at 1918.

treasurer John miraglia reported that February was a good month for the club. Revenue exceeded the budget forecast by a small margin of $269. Food and Beverage margins were running slightly behind budget, however spring and summer are just around the corner and should give the house a boost. Winter repairs to club-owned boats contributed to most of the negative expense variance of $5105 for the month, but still leaving the club with a $9000 positive variance for the year-to-date.

Club manager Mary Smith reported that we have a new staff member, James Hennessey, at the bar and two interns start in May. The Burgee Bar will be ready to open in April. Recent events included the popular Southern Rendezvous and a program with a physical therapist about avoiding sports injuries. Summer sailing youth programs signup is currently being taken on-line. Sunday’s waffle and omelet stations continue. Frost biters are finally sailing. Friday April 1st is the next happy hour, with beer tasting and Empire liquor tasting with William Hill wine. April 6 continues winter Wednesdays. Joni Hardy will talk on organizing. April 8-10 is kids weekend with supervised activities for younger children and upstairs games for older kids. Saturday night will feature children’s theater and will finish by 7PM to accommodate the little ones. Sunday will be pasta, bingo, and orientation to summer sail programs. Wear you summer clothes. April 13 Hank Stuart and laurent Esquier will host an America’s Cup discussion. April 16 is prime Rib night and on the 19th the club will open for lunch for the season. April 23rd brings Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and an Egg Hunt. last year there were 1000 eggs to be found. Be sure to make reservations for the Easter Brunch on April 24th. Racing season gets underway with racing fleet skippers meeting on April 27. It is, also, April “Ladies Night Out”. April 29th will be a return of the popular wine dinner, a “Tour of France” with Chris Fox. Don’t miss it. Skip Shumway promised a beautiful weekend on April 30th for the annual “Fools Regatta”!

Tim Sladden reported on team racing. it’s much different than regular racing and great fun, even for the inexperienced. Racers will be on the water for the next ~5 Saturdays and there are several future events where RYC teams will compete. Tim also reported some suggestions from a group of committee chairs on their vision for the future of sail racing at the club. A strong sailing program contributes much value to RYC and there are many ways that we can support the strength of our sail instruction and racing programs.

membership Committee director Betsy lawless welcomed new member Todd Howe. prospective members peter Rivoli and Sophie Esquier are ready to post.Currently we have 337 total resident members, 2 higher than February.

Jon Faudree reported that the Centrals Regatta will be in Cazenovia July 9-10. RYC will have at least one 420 competing in North Americans in Buffalo. HS sailing starts Monday. Thank you to Bud Webb and Miles Bliss for all their hard work. Boats look awesome. Docks are in, thank you to Skip Shumway and Steve Wilde. The HS program has gained around 15 new racers. Betsy lawless did a great job getting on-line registration up and running. The staff has been hired and scheduling done.

Natalie Steo reported that in April RJYC members are helping the Women’s Association with Easter events and they also have boat washes planned as a fundraiser. Hank Stuart reported for the Rolex and Hospice regattas. plans are coming together for both events. RYC will also host the 2012 lYRA Stoltz Cup that is the selection race for the Richardson Cup

linda Gardner reported for the Women’s racing association. The association is recruiting “old” and new women to participate. May 5th they will rig boats and start racing on May 12.

Bud Webb says spring is wonderful! The floating docks are in.The 420s are launched and on the dock. A security upgrade included clubhouse critical systems and a boiler sensor. it has already proved its worth when the boiler malfunctioned and the alarm saved the day! pool supplies are being ordered. The sail dock in the east basin has been improved. Commodore Burhans reiterated our thanks to Bud Webb and Miles Bliss for their work on the 420s. The discussion on the proposed purchase of the small parcel of property near our entrance was reopened. After hearing appraisal details and contract options available to the club, it was decided that the club would authorize counsel, John D’Aurizio to pursue and negotiate a purchase and sale agreement with the City of Rochester for the land. Meeting adjourned by Commodore Burhans at 2050 hours.Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Evans Recording Secretary

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memBershIp CommIttee summarymarch 17, 2011

Resident 337 Associate 15Non Resident 109 Ancient Mariner 51Student 8 Surviving Spouse 23privileges 29 political 4 total active membership 576

leave of Absence 33 Military leave 0

total Inactive membership 33

REGISTRATION FORMSNOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE

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Youth Summer Sailing

rYC learn to Swim

To RYC Offshore Fleet: The fleet captains are meeting this winter to plan for the upcoming season. We will be doing everything possible to get more boats out racing!

RYC club racing events have been posted on-line in the ryC calendar. The Memorial Day race is scheduled for the Monday holiday. Offshore racing will be held on Wednesday nights with both spinnaker and JAM (jib and main) divisions, Friday JAM races and monthly Sunday pursuit Races. These were a lot of fun last year - so come out and give one a try.

For those boats that have not been racing - we encourage you to come out and join the fun. We will be making it easier than ever with “instant” registration and ratings. Just show up and we’ll take care of the rest. All that we ask is that you let the Race Committee know when you come out to race. Need crew or someone with racing experience to provide some advice? No problem - just let us know and we will give you a hand.

Based on interest expressed by a number of Division 1 boats, they will be racing under the IrC measurement rule this season. Contact John Odenbach or Tarry Polidor if you would like to race Div 1 and get measured or be assigned a temporary rating for this season. Tarry is graciously offering his time to complete the measurement process - so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

We will be looking to form the other divisions, so please let your fleet captain or me know of your preferred fleet (IRC or PHRF) and which events you plan to participate in. Also, please let us know if you have any ideas on how to further improve the racing program.

Thank you,Eric vossRacing Fleet Captain

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RYC ‘S

7TH ANNUAL

SOUTH

RENDEZVOUS

A reunion

of Club Friends

at

Captiva island

Yacht Club

ryC summer 2011 CluB CruIse throuGh Bay of QuInte

participate in the ryC Cruise planning!Friday, April 8 @ 6:00 pm in the Trophy Room to hear more about the cruise

Friday, May 20 @ 6:00 pm – Club Cruise Meeting and uS Customs and Rules & Regulations

with Charles Giunta, uS Customs and Border patrol

Cruise scheduleThursday, June 30

Commodore’s Kick-off party at RYCSunday and Monday,

July 3 and 4Cobourg

Tuesday, July 5Belleville

Wednesday, July 6Picton (or anchor in Haybay)

Thursday and Friday, July 7 and 8 Kingston

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Rochester Yacht Club2011 road to rolex Clinic

may 27-29, 2011

the purpose of the road to rolex Clinic is to:

Prepare women sailors for US SAILING’s Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship (RIWKC), scheduled for August 27 to September 9, 2011 at RYC.

Serve as an opportunity for all women sailors to improve their sailing skills, get more comfortable in the boat, and develop a sense of teamwork. Sailors of any ability are encouraged to participate.

Registration is due to RYC by May 1st 2011. See the RYC website (www.rochesteryc.com) to access registration forms.

Wednesdays in april - a series of educational topics Continue. . .

WOMEN SKIPPERS INVITATIONAL REGATTA - SATURDAY, JULY 16.

Registration opens May 1 - http://www.myyc.org/site/wsi The Women Skipper’s invitational is celebrating its 11th Year Anniversary. We welcome you to participate in this growing event. The $25 registration fee includes admission for skipper and crew, picnic & award. Although we encourage an all woman crew, it is not required. However, there must be a woman at the helm! This event benefits Alternatives for Battered Women (ABW). The Regatta: 3-Races with classes for Spinnaker and Genoa Only.

Join us on Friday evening for a community sail, followed by an informal gathering. Saturday features a fun-filled day of racing, an awards picnic with live entertainment, Great Music, Great Food, and a Great Regatta!

america’s Cup discussion with Hank Stuart & laurent Esquier Wednesday, april 13th @ 7:30pm

special Guest John Craig, pro of the 34th

america’s Cup Challenge A buffet will be available

throughout the presentation

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ryC netsports 2011 Men’s InterMedIate round-robIn tennIs doubles

Newcomers are Welcome!

Beginning May 10th, this informal group will play Tuesday afternoons 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

2011 InforMal Co-ed PICkleball

Beginners are Welcome!

Starting May 12th.Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Contact Bob Kwit (#338-1432) for further information.

ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB WOMEN’S RACING ASSOCIATION

2011 season

the purpose of Women’s racing association:To create a supportive environment for women to learn to race or refine their racing skills.

the program:1. Rent an ideal 18 or use your own2. Sign up as a skipper, crew or both

3. WRA member boats will start with the Ideal 18 fleet4. A volunteer chase/coach boat will be provided on Thursdays

5. Chalk talks at the RYC Burgee Bar after Thursday races

Wra Ideal 18 rental program:

Costs:o RYC Members: $350 per persono Non-Members: $525 per person

access: thursdays: Five club boats are dry sailed and are reserved for WRA members each Thursday.

saturdays/regattas/any other time:• Boats are reserved on a first come/first serve basis.• Boats may also be taken out for practice time.

registration deadline: Return completed registration forms (see RYC website) by may 5, 2009.

see the Women’s racing association page on the ryC website.

Contact linda Gardner: lndgardner@aol.com for more information.

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APRIL 15TH, LAST DAY FOR EXCLUSIVITY FOR MEMBERS! shaW festIval 2011 ryCWa trIp to nIaGara-on-the-lake

Wednesday, septemBer 21, 2011

MY FAIR LADY: FESTIVAL THEATRE 2 PM MATINEEBased on “PYGMALION” by Bernard Shaw

Musical: Eliza Doolittle comes home. Timeless story, a girl from the gutter, has chance to prove she is a Fair lady. Glorious words, music and joy are celebrated in an innovative and

fresh production!Costs: transportatIon & theatre $109 (taxes included)

ortransportatIon, theatre, Gourmet lunCheon

pkG. prICe: $137 (includes all taxes & gratuities)Gourmet lunCheon: prince of Wales hotel (details in upcoming log)

the trip: The bus leaves RYC at 7:30 am and returns about 7:30 pm. Enroute, enjoy coffee and kuchen and on the return home, relax with cheese, crackers, wine and soft drinks.

reservatIon polICy for 2011Call maryann haas 342-3659, or e-mail mphpurplelady@aol.Com. Contact

her to reserve your place, Once Maryann has verified your reservation, please confirm it by sending your CHECK with payment in full, made out to MARYANN HAAS, and mail to her @

254 OAKRIDGE DR., ROCHESTER, NY, 14617.members are given preference until friday, april 15 and may sign up a guest (or guests)

for the waiting list. If any seats are still available on April 15, members will be notified if their guests can be included.

CanCellatIon polICy: no refunds after frIday, July 8h, unless We sell your seat.

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Rochester Yacht Club Women’s Association

HOP DOWN TO THE CLUB!

rYCwa’S iS hoSting

Breakfast WIth the easter Bunny

& easter eGG huntsaturday, aPrIl 23 10:00 amBreakfast, easter Crafts &

visiting with the easter Bunnyadults $10.95 kids $5.95

3 & under free

ryCWa’s annual fashIon shoW

“royalty in rhinestones”an evening Inspired by: latest fashions

thursday, may 5th, Cocktails 5:30 pm

dinner 6:30 pm show begins 7:00 pm

$24.00/person

reservations requested by saturday april 30th

A Dinner fit for a Princess!starting with Warm rolls &

a delectable saladChoice of entree:

dijon & herb encrusted pork tenderloinshrimp stir fry

dessert selection of petit fours

& mini Cheesecakes

ComInG In may• ladIes lunCh BunCh

friday, may 20 at 12:00 pm• ryCWa’s plantInG daymonday, may 23rd @ 10:00 am

• ryCWa’s past presIdent’s lunChWednesday, may 25th @ 12:00

Wednesday, aprIl 27 It’s ladIes nIGht out!

Come solo or bring your friends!ENJOY DINING IN THE COMPANY

OF THE LADIES AT RYC!

JEWELRY MAKING with Barbara DeYoung CONTINUES. . Sunday, April 17th @ 12:00 Noon!

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You are cordially invited to

RYC’s Annual Commodore’s BallSaturday, May 14th, 2011

MenuColossal Blue Claw Crab Cocktail

With a Mustard Gin Dressing

Medley of Spring LettucesWith Slivered Almond, Spring Asparagus, Mandarin Oranges

& New York State Goat’s Cheese with a Creamy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Intermezzo of Blood-Orange Sorbet

Pan-Roasted Bacon Wrapped Filet MignonTopped with Scampi Poached Baby Lobster TailServed on a Tarragon Spring Mushroom Sauce

Stuffed Baked Potatoes & an Array of Baby VegetablesChocolate Terrine

Bittersweet Belguim Chocolate Terrine of Pistachio Nutsplus Myers Dark Rum, with a center of White Chocolate & Bing Cherries

placed on a pool of Sauce Anglaise

Join Us at the Club for a Delicious Prime Rib Special

Bring Family & Friends

Saturday, April 16thMake your reservations today!

Call 342 5511 Ext. #10 Linda

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EaStER SuNdaY BRuNch

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 10:00 AM - 2:00 pM

TREAT YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS TO A SpECTACulAR

SPRING BRUNCHASSORTED PASTRIES, EASTER BREAD,

SCRUMPTIOUS BREAKFAST

& DINNER SELECTIONS!

Tour of FranceWine Dinner

FRIDAY, APRIL 29thWine Pairing with Chris Fox

Special Dinner Prepared by Chef George

Cocktails 6:30

Dinner 7:00 pm

COMING IN MAY!

Happy Hour Friday, May 6th Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 7th Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 8th

Commodore’s Ball Saturday, May 14th Pool Opens Saturday, May 28th Memorial Day picnic Monday, May 30th

SaVE thE datES IN JuNE

Father’s day Breakfast, Sunday, June 19thharborfest Fireworks, Saturday, June 25thBasin Sleepover,

Saturday, June 25th

Breakfast on the deck, Sunday, June 26th commodore’s cocktail Party club cruise, Friday, June 30th

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RYC MEMBERS We need your helP! as you May have heard,

the fIrst annual roC the boat fundraIsIng gala Is sCheduled for sunday,

May 29. thIs event, sPonsored by the roChester CoMMunIty boatIng foundatIon,

WIll raIse funds to rePlaCe the agIng boats In the 420 fleet.

durIng the gala, a sIlent auCtIon WIll be held. We are seekIng qualIty IteMs to

auCtIon durIng the event.

IteMs May InClude, but are not lIMIted to:

gIft CertIfICatesboatIng related IteMstheMed gIft bsskets

trIPs/vaCatIon PaCkagestIMe share

ProfessIonal Photo shootservICes suCh as Massage, ManICure, etC.

the lIst of PossIbIlItIes Is endless! use your IMagInatIon.

ContaCt: natalIe steo nksteo@frontIer.net

lInda gardner @ lndgardner@aol.CoM

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A Message from the Club ManagerDear Members,

I recently returned from the Club Managers Association’s National Conference held in Orlando FL. The Conference is a great way to acquire tools and data-driven resources that we can implement in our own Club. There were over 70 educational sessions offered that discussed today’s top issues which include downsizing, rising health care costs, compliance, talent management and more. i chose to focus on member value and member retention, which ties into a topic that our Club is also focusing on this year and is part of our long-range plan. While i was in Florida, i had the opportunity to enjoy the Southern Rendezvous and the company of those whom attended. i also enjoyed the warm sunny weather that Florida has to offer this time of year. Going to Captiva island Yacht Club for lunch by boat was a very special treat and having Brunch with RYC members at isles Yacht Club the following day was a great way to end my vacation. Thank you to all rendezvous-ers for a wonderful visit.

Family centered vs. Family Friendly is a topic of discussion that peaked my interest. This really hits home as it is a key component in our long Range plan. in the past few years, clubs have realized, including our Club, that we need to be more than just Family Friendly, we need to be Family Centered. Being family friendly is no longer enough; and the terminology suggests that the Club tolerates kids, being Family Centered means that we engage our members in multigenerational events. Family Centered defined as; hosting a number of events that will happen simultaneously and will engage Grandma Grandpa along with Mom and Dad, Kids and Grandkids. Boating has a great advantage because it is a family sport, fun for all ages and you never out grow it. in addition to boating, RYC Members can enjoy the family events the Women’s Association hosts such as Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and the Kids Holiday party. RYC’s Entertainment Committee hosts Harborfest, the up the River Cruise and our Traditional Memorial Day. All of these events engage multi generations and are focused on having something for everyone. We continue to schedule family events at least once a month while looking for new ideas to engage Members of all ages.

All in all, we focus on providing our Members with as many opportunities as possible to enjoy the Club and all that it has to offer. Each event gives our Members one more memorable experience and an opportunity to spend time with one another as an intricate part of the extended RYC family.

Our upcoming Events for April are:

April 1 – Happy Hour, featuring Great lakes Beers and William Hill wines April 6 – Room to Breathe with Joani Hardy, 12 Simple Steps to Organize Your LifeApril 8 – Game Night with supervised play in the Children’s room for Kids of All AgesApril 9 – Children’s Theater Presents “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie”April 10 – Family Pasta Dinner and BINGO, Orientation to Summer Swimming and Sailing ProgramsApril 13 – America’s Cup Discussion w/ Hank Stuart and laurent EsquireApril 16 – Prime Rib NightApril 21 – April Board Meeting, all Members welcomeApril 23 – Breakfast with the Easter BunnyApril 24 – Easter Brunch, Chef George’s Spectacular Array Of Easter FavoritesApril 27 – Skipper’s Meeting with Fleet Captain Eric VossApril 27 – Ladies Night Out, All Ladies Welcome to Have a Cocktail and Join the Ladies Dinner TableApril 29 – Wine Dinner, A Tour of FranceApril 30 – Fool’s Regatta, ideal 18’s

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Rochester Yacht ClubAround the Club

How i’ve begun to prepare for the launch of My Sailing Career by Kristina Clabeaux

On Sunday, March 20th I attended a WOW (Women On the Water) seminar in Mississauga, Ontario. I was 1 of 25 women to attend this particular seminar and if there was an award for who traveled the farthest, well i won it. The range of experience in the room went from me who has very minimal experience to women who have been power boating and sailing for years; some even had racing experience. Our teacher was Lori Mason, founder of Women On the Water and owner of “The Store” Mason’s Chandlery Ltd., located in the Port Credit Harbour Marina. WOW is a program designed to get women more comfortable on the water.

As a current non-boater, i learned 9 things that i would need to know in an emergency:

1. Starting and stopping the engine2. putting the boat in forward, neutral, and reverse 3. How to drop an anchor4. Sailors need to be able to take the sails down5. Calling for help on the vHF6. Reading the chart plotter to get your position and know where the MOB button is for man over board7. Getting someone back on board8. When and how to shoot a flare9. Where the fire extinguishers, PFD’s and safety kits are

Some of these seem pretty basic, but you’d be surprised how many women questioned the use of flares, types of flares, storage devices for them and disposal of them. This class taught me that there are 4 types of flares: Type A-Parachute, Type B-Multi-Star, Type C-Hand-held, and Type D-Smoke (buoyant or hand-held). I got to hold each type of flare, learn when and how to use each type, and to what distances each flare can be seen.

As for pFD’s, i hadn’t realized that there was a difference between a pFD and a life Jacket! i have come to the conclusion that i’d like to be stylish on the water so i will go with a pFD rather than a standard orange, red or yellow life jacket. We were able to compare pFD’s to life Jackets and learn the differences in foams, materials and fits. I also learned about inflatable PFD’s, in fact I was asked to model one! With this demonstration i learned that you should blow them up manually and leave them overnight to make sure that there are no holes. Those

who have inflatable PFD’s with an automatic inflator (automatic inflator causes the PFD to inflate the instant it is immersed in water) should store their life jackets in a dry place in the off season to avoid the accidental inflation of the PFD. Also, the salt tablet that detects the water should be changed once a year to avoid the dissolving of the tablet over time.

The most exciting part of the seminar was a surprise visit by Diane Reid of One Girl’s Ocean Challenge. Ms. Reid runs her own business doing marine application upholstery while apprenticing a small craft marine surveyor completing repairs and installations on any boat one could imagine. Here is a look her track record:

• 1st in Division Bermuda Ocean Race – double handed 2010

• Fastest Mini – 2010 Lake Ontario 300• 15 years of national and international competition• 3 World Championship campaigns• 2008 and 2009 Lake Ontario single handed champ• 15 years of provincial dinghy racing

• 3000 miles of award winning, single handed racing

listening to Ms. Reid speak about her past adventures and what she is working towards was so amazing. Her next big race that she is working towards is the 2013 Mini Transat Race from France to Brazil; a total of 4400 Nautical Miles… single handed! She recently completed the one of the two qualifiers in the Bahamas which consisted of a 1000 Nautical Passage in a Mini 650 open class sailboat. in the

summer of 2012, she will compete in the France Mini Racing Circuit which consists of 1000 nautical mile qualifying races. To learn more about Ms. Reid and her adventures visit http://www.onegirlsoceanchallenge.com.

My biggest challenge at the seminar, was knot tying. i can tie my shoes, and accidentally create a knot any time you ask or don’t ask me too… but this time I needed some one on one instruction. (See the photo)

This was a great program to get me started, and i came home with quite the goodie bag! ladies let me know what you think about a program like this at RYC … I have plenty to share from this seminar and I’m sure we could find some more experienced sailors who would jump on board!

sunday monday tuesday Wednesday thursday friday saturday3Waffle & omelet station9:00 - 1:00

rJyC mtg

4Club Closed

5 6Bridgeprofessionalorganizer & Clutter Coach Joani hardy7:30 pm

7ryCWa’s mtg

1happy hour!

8Game nightWith supervisedplayClub Cruise mtg

2team racing9family nightChildren’s theater h.s. sailingregatta @ ryC

10Waffle & omelet station9:00 - 1:00family pasta &Bingo withorientation

11Club Closed

12 13Bridge

america’s Cupdiscussion withhank stuart &laurent esquier

14membershipCommittee mtg

15 16prime rib special night

17Waffle & omelet station9:00 - 1:00Jewelry making@ 12:00

18Club Closed

19tuesday lunChes open for the season!

financeCommittee mtg

20Bridgehouse & ent.Committee mtg

21ryC Board mtg

22 23ryCWa’sBreakfast withthe easter Bunny

24easterBrunCh

25Club Closed

26 27BridgeladIes nIGht out!racing fleetskipper’s mtg

28ryCWa’s mtg

29tour of france WIne dInnerwith Chris fox

30Ideal 18fool’s regatta

1Waffle & omelet 9:00 - 1:00Ideal 18 fool’sregattarJyC mtg

2Club Closed

3 4Bridge

5ryCWa’sfashIon shoW

6happy hour!

7kentucky derbyparty!

8mother’s dayBrunch

9Club Closed

10red CrossCast for Caring

tennis

11Bridgehouse & ent.Comm. mtgoffshore practicerace

12membershipComm. mtg

Ideal spring raceWomen’s racing

13 14Commodore’sBall

Ideal 18 spring race

15Waffle & omelet station9:00 - 1:00h.s. sailingBanquet

16Club Closed

17finance Committee mtg

one designspring race

18Bridge

offshorespring race

19ryC Boardmtg

Ideal 18spring race

20ladies lunchBunch

Club Cruise mtg

21Ideal 18spring race

22Waffle & omelet station9:00 - 1:00

23Club Closed

ryCWa’s planting day

24one design spring race

25Bridge

offshore springraceryCWa’s pastpresident lunch

26Ideal 18 spring race

27past CommodoresCouncil lunchthe road to rolexJ-a-m spring race

28Ideal 18 memorial day regatta

pool opens

the road to rolex

29Ideal 18 memorial day regattathe road to rolexroChesterCommunItyBoatInG Gala

30Ideal 18 memorial day regattamemorIal day pICnIC

31spring 4

rochester yacht Club events Calendar

april

May