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122º 30' 06" W 48º44' 55"N August 2018 Volume 34 Number 8
August 2018 issue:
Commodore's CornerCruisingEventsCruising RecipesFlotsam and JetsomHome Port News ArchivesBoard Meeting Minutes
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The Next Potluck Meeting is August 14th at 6:00 PM
We are having our usual Summer Potluck on August 14th at 6:00 PM. Bring something to share and your ownmeat to throw on the BBQ. No speaker this time.
Commodore's Corner
Aout 2018
It is true that the CYC does not schedule a presenter at our summerBBQ’s, however, those of us who attended our July BBQ were treatedto a very special event.
Two months ago, our CYC board received a new membershipapplication from Hawaii. We generally don’t consider an applicationoutside our region, but this was unique. Jim and Joy Carey were earlymembers of the CYC Bellingham, but for the last 17 years they havebeen sailing around the world. After logging 72,000 miles, they wereon the final leg of their journey and returning to Bellingham. We wereunanimous in approving their membership. There’s got to be a storyhere, we thought, and we were looking forward to hearing their tales.
A few weeks ago, I received a message from Dave, our membershipchair: “Did you see the Herald?” He was referring me to an articleabout a Coast Guard rescue at sea. It was the Careys, and they wereonly 150 miles off Neah Bay!
I was able to contact Joy. They are fine, she told me, but they lost everything. Their boat was gone. They toldme they were staying in Bellingham with another long time CYC member, Dawn Weatherby, so I invited them tojoin us for our BBQ in July. They were unsure if they could attend. Well, they did come to our event, so I asked ifI could introduce them to our membership. Jim went ahead and then launched into the harrowing tale of therogue wave which swamped their boat and the coast guard helicopter rescue. What a story, but not the one wehad hoped to hear! I am now in the process of removing all paperback books from my boat…. Now, aren’t yousorry you didn’t make it to BBQ Tuesday?
PS - Joy contacted me recently. The Coast Guard has recovered their boat off Fort Bragg, California. They arenow down there to see if anything may be salvaged.
Now on to another story. Amanda and I were settling in on the boat and dusk was upon us. I looked up to seethe lights of a boat on a collision course. We’re going to get T-boned again! I leapt up the gangway, ready tofend off…. oh…false alarm. It’s only Troy Olney returning from a day’s fishing and just going for my re-action. Ihope I didn’t disappoint.
He spun his Albin about and handed me a bag with about a pound of freshly caught spot prawns as he passedby. Wow! Guess what we had for dinner the next day? As Amanda so succinctly phrased it, “Now I know why youhave to be down on the boat all summer.”
I consider myself a decent “garbage cook,” able to whip up a good dinner utilizing the ingredients on-board. The
2018 CYC Officersand Board Members
Commodore - Laurent Martel
Vice-Commodore - Kathy Sheehan
Secretary - Roni Lenore
Treasurer - Joe Bartlett
Administrative Officer - Lesli Beasley
Membership Chair - Dave Hewlett
Race Chair - Sean Jones
Cruise Chair - Ken Russell
Reciprocity - Greg Hartgraves
Past Commodore - Steve Clevenger
Newsletter - Linda Benafel
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endeavor was made much simpler with great, fresh spot prawns. This is the inspired recipe I came up with: SpotPrawn Linguini à la Troy. See recipe below.
Now, I know there are some of you CYC cynics out there that are going to assume that this was Troy’s brazenattempt to curry favor with the Commodore. Nothing could be further from the truth! But if you would wish totest your theory, we are located on the very end of N dock #46. Stop on by!
Laurent MartelYour Commy
Cruising
August Cruise Report
Ahoy Cruisers! It is that time of year when we should all be out on the water, jobs and busy lives permitting! Ijust returned from a week of cruising in the Gulf Islands--a nice change from the San Juans. While anchored inDogfish Bay near Gabriola Island, Deb and I were entertained by Channel 16 radio traffic. The high tides andbusy vacation week caused quite a circus in the Dodd Narrows just south of Naniamo. The radio transmissionsthat were exchanged between boats at this busy passage emphasized in my mind why it is so important tomonitor Channel 16 whenever underway, particularly when traveling through a busy area. It also reminded methat when broadcasting to boats that are close by it is a good practice to keep your radio transmission setting onlow power—no reason to notify boats 15 miles away when your intention is to communicate with the boats thatare only within a quarter mile of you. So, stay safe out there and practice good seapersonship!
September Cruise Prognosis:
So far, no club members have volunteered to host a September Cruise. 8-( But if you plan to be out on the wateron any particular weekend in September and would like to be sociable, please send me an email telling me thedates and your destination. I will relay the message to other club members so you can have good company andshare the enjoyment with other club members!
Blakely Island Turkey Fry Cruise Date Change:
Yes, we are already talking about the last cruise of the season. This cruise is one of the most popular and one ofthe funnest cruises of the year. It is hosted by Tracy and Troy Olney who always make it a weekend toremember. Please make a note that the dates for this cruise have changed from October 20-22 (as printed in theclub roster) to October 26-28.
Fair winds and cool breezes to you all!Ken Russell
August Anacortes Cruise Report from Bruce Henninger:
The weather was spectacular! The facility was very welcoming. The music was lovely. The art was artsy? Four boats made the voyage. Next year we have a party bargeand will be able to have our boats together.
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Events
Do you have a computer or mobile device to keep your appointments and weekly schedule? Do you want to add CYC events to thatelectronic calendar?
Cruising schedule and other CYC events are listed on the CYC Google Calendar, which is updated periodically. You can subscribe tothe CYC Google Calendar on your computer or smart phone or see the Events & Cruises page.
Need help getting started? Talk to Chuck Dingée.
August 2018
August 3-5: Anacortes Arts Festival Cruise, Hosts: Bruce and Cindy Henninger
August 14: CYC potluck, SYC Clubhouse
September 2018
September 11: CYC potluck, SYC Clubhouse
September 25: CYC Board Meeting
Cruising Recipes
Spot Prawn Linguini à la Troy
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Shell half the prawns and roast the shells.
Simmer in water (or wine) to make a stock.
Use ½ cup of stock in the sauté; the remainder use in cooking the pasta.
1 lb linguini1 lb spot prawns (shelled and unshelled)2 tbs olive oil2 cloves garlic (minced)1 onion (finely choppedA handful of pine nuts1 pinch of dried red chilis1 tbs herbs de Provence (oregano + thyme)4 oz white wine½ cup prawn stock1 blood orange (or lemon) juiced2 oz pear brandy2 oz butter1 tbs parsley
Sauté onion and garlic until translucent or they begin to caramelize. Add pine nuts and chilis, and sauté another minute. Add herbs de Provence and deglaze with thewine
Meanwhile: cook the pasta in the remainder of prawn stock and water.
Add juice of blood orange and prawn stock to sauté and reduce. Time for the prawns (they should not cook longer than 2 minutes). Add the pear brandy and the butter.
Drain the pasta, then add to the sautéed mixture.
As the Italian chef said: “If they don’t dance together, how will they ever fall in love.”
Simmer for just a minute. Sprinkle with parsley as you serve.
Please note: (And this is very important) NO CHEESE !!
It’s an Italian thing, if shellfish or any seafood is in the pasta…It is an abomination to add cheese. It is the only thing all Italians will agree upon. Trust me.
Laurent
Flotsam and Jetsam
Enjoy a Day on Bellingham Bay!
August 25th marks the CBC's annual summer party, and you're invited! Our expert guides will take you sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding on Bellingham Bay, or youcan take out a boat at your own pace.
After you get off the Bay, we'll have food by Simmering Tava, along with beer by Stones Throw Brewing Co., games, live music, and fun for the whole family, as well as apaddleboard raffle, courtesy of Kite Paddle Surf! All proceeds from the raffle go toward supporting safety equipment and programs at the CBC.
Tickets: $55 adult / $20 youth
Tickets include guided tours, instruction, boat use, your first beverage from Stones Throw, and unlimited fun!
Register Here
We'll see you on the Bay!
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CYC Board Minutes
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Send us your comments about the online CYC newsletter. Do you want to volunteer to write an article or do some editing? Do you have pictures for the Home Port News?E-mail Linda Benafel at [email protected].
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Linda Benafel, Laurent Martel, Chuck Dingée, Lesli Beasley, Ken Russell, Bruce Henninger.
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