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“THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AN EPHRAIM REGATTA”
© Ephraim Yacht Club, Inc. P.O. Box 331, Ephraim, WI 54211
Fall 2012
In This Issue
From the Commodore…………………………….……...1
Moore Scholarship Fundraiser…………………….…….2
Club Reports………………………………………..……2
Equipment and Personnel………………………….…….5
2012 Sailing Lessons………….……………………....…8
2012 Flying Scot North American Championship………9
Sailing Articles…………………………………………10
Social Activities ………………………………………..12
Thank yous………………………………….………….14
Racing Results………………………..…………...……17
Announcements and Communications…………………20
Welcome Aboard……………….………………………21
Passages………………………………..……….………24
EYC Officers and Directors, 2012-13 Jay Lott (Commodore)
Jack O’Rourke (Vice Commodore)
Marsella Fults (Rear Commodore)
Sibylle Tasker (Secretary)
Deb Ritter (Treasurer)
Heather Andersen
Rich Bierman Rick Hoyerman
George Kraemer
Betsy Steele
John Welch
Sue Zingsheim
From the Commodore JAY LOTT
The Ephraim Yacht Club has completed another safe, fun,
successful, record-setting season. During relatively stagnant economic times, the EYC has grown vigorously
and added new members. In 2012, we set annual records
again for number of new members, overall member
numbers, lessons taught, race participation, and revenues.
In the more subjective areas of fun, learning, and
socializing, I think we are setting records too.
The EYC’s record is in contrast to the trend among private clubs in general and yacht clubs in particular,
which have struggled to stay afloat in the past decade. A
number of people – especially those who have been
involved with yacht clubs other than the EYC – have
asked me how the EYC manages to be so consistently
successful. I don’t think there is any one factor, but rather
a number of things which have come together in the past
decade to create a virtuous cycle:
The EYC is responsive to the wishes of its
members. We have built a fleet of 48 (!) EYC-
owned sailboats in four classes because our
members have asked for an inexpensive way to
go sailing.
The EYC remains focused on its sailing mission.
The EYC’s enormous lesson program drives
gains in membership, racing and revenue.
The EYC is family-oriented and
intergenerational.
The EYC’s strong tradition of volunteerism
holds down costs, makes the EYC inexpensive,
and creates a social bond among members.
The EYC’s culture is accessible, casual,
nonexclusive, and welcoming. Anyone can join
the EYC, with no sponsorship or
recommendation required.
The EYC’s record of fiscal conservatism means
we have no debt, low rent, a long-term lease, and
modern facilities in good condition.
The EYC’s 501(c)(3) status (very rare among
private clubs) enables us to effectively raise
donated funds and hold down dues.
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The EYC’s successful season could not have happened
without a dedicated and enthusiastic staff, and hundreds
of EYC volunteers. We have tried to list and thank
everyone by name in this issue of the Eagle’s Cry. If you
volunteered and you don’t find your name somewhere in
this issue, then – THANK YOU.
As we go into the offseason, EYC board members,
officers, committee members and other volunteers are
already planning for the 2013 season. The EYC is what
its members make of it, and the EYC is always looking
for the right volunteer for the right job. Volunteering is
rewarding and is the best way to get to know your fellow
EYC members. If you would like to volunteer, or if you
have an idea for something new at the EYC, or if you have feedback (positive or negative), please contact me at
Finally, as you plan your year-end charitable giving,
please remember the EYC. By providing accessible
sailing to the entire Northern Door community, summer
visitors and year-round residents alike, the EYC is a
worthy recipient of your charitable dollars. To donate, visit www.eyc.org/donate or mail a check to P.O. Box
331, Ephraim, WI 54211. Your donation is tax
deductible and will be acknowledged in writing. And,
help the EYC build its endowment by remembering the
EYC in your will!
Yours in Wind and Water,
Jay Lott
Announcing the Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund and Fundraising Benefit Dinner The EYC is pleased to announce the establishment of the
Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund. The fund
memorializes Aaron R. Moore, who passed away in 2008
and was a lifelong sailor and an enthusiastic sailing
instructor. The fund was established in 2012 by Aaron’s
parents, Rob and Sherry Moore, and Aaron’s brother
Adam and Adam’s wife Barbara, all of whom are EYC
members. The Moore Fund will finance EYC sailing
lesson scholarships for junior sailors who are year-round
residents of Door County and who otherwise would not
be able to afford sailing lessons or EYC junior membership. The Moore Fund has already received
thousands of dollars in pledges. Each EYC sailing
scholarship includes a free Student membership, a free
textbook, and a discount on lesson tuition (in 2012 the
discount was 2/3 – that is, a scholarship student paid only
1/3 of the normal tuition). As the EYC ramps up its
scholarship program (15 scholarships in 2012 and perhaps
more than 25 in 2013), the additional funding of those
scholarships by the Moore Fund is especially welcome.
The Moores are organizing a dinner party and silent
auction to benefit the Moore Fund, on the evening of Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Lake Forest Club in Lake
Forest, Illinois. All EYC members will be invited, so
save the date and try to attend if you are not too far away!
This will be a good opportunity for EYC members to
catch up with their summer friends and look forward to
the 2013 EYC season. The Lake Forest Club is centrally
located for EYC members with winter homes not only in
the Chicago area, but also Milwaukee (only a 45 minute
drive from downtown Milwaukee). Watch for an
invitation in your e-mail inbox.
The Moore Fund joins two other permanent memorial
funds at the EYC:
The Red Hoag Scholarship Fund was established by EYC
members Bill and Cathy Hoag in 2007 in memory of
Bill’s father “Red” Hoag. The Red Hoag Fund finances
lesson scholarships just as does the Moore Fund.
The Larry Lewis Memorial Fund was established in 2012
by various donors. It memorializes Larry Lewis, former
EYC Commodore and sailing instructor. This fund pays
for prizes for enthusiastic junior lesson participants (the “Larry Lewis Memorial Happy Camper Award”) and also
funds other expenses related to the EYC’s mission of
sailing education and promoting amateur sailboat racing.
For example, in 2012, the Larry Lewis Fund added a used
Optimist sailboat to the EYC’s fleet.
To donate to any of these funds, go to
www.eyc.org/donate, or just send a check to the EYC at
P.O. Box 331, Ephraim, WI 54211.
Clubhouse Report
RICH BIERMAN
I am happy to report that we had another safe and a very
successful season at the EYC. As you can imagine, we
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were not lacking for things to do this summer. Every year
I think that we have tackled almost everything but then
another project or opportunity to make the club even
better surfaces.
I would like to provide an update on both current and potential projects on which we have started to work for
the 2012-2013 season. The first major project on which
we are working is continuing our desire to concrete more
of the dock. This will allow us to remove the stones and
create a safer and smoother surface for our new 420 fleet.
If all goes well, we should have the necessary approvals
and the work done yet this fall for another 100 feet of
concrete.
We are also evaluating some dredging due to the
extremely low water levels that we are currently
experiencing. This will be in selective areas but, as many
of you may have noticed this summer, the first three boat
lifts would not lower far enough to even get the bunks in
the water. Should the water level not come up by spring,
we will need a plan to install some floating docks in order
to make sure we have a safe environment for our sailors
to board the boats at the lower levels.
I know that many of you have inquired about the Senior
Swim Steps. I have evaluated many different options but
because of the wave action on the North dock, it has not
been feasible. Instead, we are going to try an angled
swim ladder to replace one of the current swim ladders.
This ladder will extend far enough into the water to allow
everyone the ability to get out easily and safely. We will
likely have to extend our current ladders as they barely
reach the water levels as we speak today.
We have many projects on the list for the fall and next
spring. For anyone who would like to volunteer, your
help would be greatly appreciated. Should we need to
move forward with the floating docks because of water
levels, I will be sending out an email as it will be all
hands on deck. Please keep me informed about any
suggestions or ideas that you may have to make the EYC
the world class club we know it to be. Thanks again for
your help and support.
Thanks to Club Opening and Closing Helpers
Every year, the EYC asks members to take a few hours
out of their Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends to
help open and close the EYC.
Thanks to everyone who helped open the EYC on
Saturday, May 26. In no particular order:
John Wood
Sarah Olson
Roger Waleffe
Matt “Smitty” Smith
Michael “Smitty” Smith
Jean Reynolds
Andrew Reynolds
Julia Reynolds
John Peterson
Deanna Peterson
Scott Pearson
Duska Pearson
Annika Pearson
Gretchen Pearson
Ingrid Pearson
Peter Moegenburg
George Carey
Linda Carey
Alison Tatlow
Norma Hager
Tom Murray
Mike Callahan
Paul Olson
Christine Bridenhagen
Eric Bierman
Stefan Peterson
Isak Peterson
Adam Moore
Joani Lewis
Steve Sauter
Ellen Stiller
Sean Stiller
Bruce Gantz
Rick Hoyerman
Jack O’Rourke
Dick Bierman
Fred Lewis
Skip Heidler
Erica Heidler
Brian Ritter
Rex Kahr
Michael Faugust
Nan Hoesley
Bob Richter
Sydney Richter
Steven Richter
Eric Richter
Stephanie Richter
Spencer Olson
Claudia Latreille
Olivia Latreille
Sara Latreille
Jason Brown
Kirk Brown
Karen Brown
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Kim Miller
Rich Bierman
Jim Shatto
Jay Lott
And thanks to everyone who showed up on Saturday,
September 1, to help close the EYC after the 2012
season. We were very organized (thanks to clubhouse
chair Rich Bierman) and so many people showed up to
help that we finished all the club closing projects in only
two hours and we were eating our picnic lunch at 11:00
a.m.! In no particular order:
Jim Nelson
Dick Bierman
Rich Bierman
John Welch
Holly Welch
Graham Welch
Jack O’Rourke
Abby O’Rourke
Laura O’Rourke
J.R. O’Rourke
Fred Lewis
Liz Gheorghita
Margaret Gheorghita
Edward Gheorghita
John Peterson
Deanna Peterson
Stefan Peterson
Joel Dykman
Matt Smith
Rex Kahr
Tom Mulligan
Elaine Mulligan
Eric Richter
Bob Richter
Sidney Richter
Steven Richter
Stephanie Richter
Ethan Heick
Anne Crowe
Larry Crowe
Matt Andersen
Topher Andersen
Donna Scattergood
Kirk Scattergood
Kim Miller
Suzanne Lisle
Kate Neavolls
Tom Murray
Steve Latreille
Sara Latreille
Claudia Latreille
Olivia Latreille
Duska Pearson
Gretchen Pearson
Ingrid Pearson
Christine Bridenhagen
Jay Lott
Membership Report
SUE ZINGSHEIM
NEW! Online Membership System
For 2013, the EYC is moving its membership renewal
process and membership directory online!
The new online system has several advantages over the
EYC’s previous paper/personal check renewal system.
Members will now be able to pay their dues using a credit
card. Members will be able to update their own directory
information at any time throughout the year. Members
will be able to access the online membership directory
from anywhere, without having to consult the printed
membership directory. The system will save the EYC
countless volunteer hours and will ensure our membership
data is as accurate as possible.
In order to make the transition easy for all:
For 2013, members who choose not to renew
online will still be able to renew using a paper
renewal form and a personal check.
Members who do not have an e-mail address will receive a paper renewal form and can renew by
mail, paying with a personal check.
The EYC will continue to publish an annual
membership directory booklet, which we will
continue to mail to our members.
The online program used by the EYC is called
ClubExpress. It provides secure password protection.
Only you will be able to change your membership data.
Only other EYC members will be able to view your
directory information online.
In December, each member will receive an e-mail from
EYC via ClubExpress. The e-mail will provide a user
name, password, and a link to activate your ClubExpress
account. Please follow the directions in this e-mail to
activate your ClubExpress EYC membership account.
In January, each member will receive an e-mail from the EYC via the ClubExpress program, providing a link at
which you can renew your EYC membership, paying with
a credit card. If you have an e-mail address, you must
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renew your membership using ClubExpress prior to
February 28, 2013 in order to receive the early bird
discount. Members without e-mail addresses will be able
to take advantage of the early bird discount by using a
paper renewal form.
Your current membership directory information is already
loaded in ClubExpress. You will not have to re-enter
your membership directory information. However, once
you have activated your ClubExpress account, you can
update your own membership directory information.
When updating your membership directory information,
please remember, whatever data you enter will appear
verbatim in the EYC’s online membership directory and
in the printed membership directory – and may not be
corrected for typos, punctuation and capitalization. So, if
you change your membership data, do so with care!
If you and your spouse are Family or Senior members,
your activation and renewal e-mails will be sent only to the “Primary Member.” The ClubExpress program
initially designates only one spouse (in most cases, the
husband) as the Primary Member. If you want to
designate the other spouse as the Primary Member, you
can do so by editing your membership directory
information using ClubExpress.
If you are the Primary Member but your spouse takes
care of renewing your Family or Senior membership,
please forward the renewal e-mail to your spouse. Your spouse can use the user name and password
contained in the email to access ClubExpress and renew
your membership.
With this new system, any paper mailings will be sent to
your primary address. The EYC will no longer send any
paper mailings to your summer address. So, make sure you have a forwarding order in effect at the Post Office!
New Members
We’ve had 46 new members join since last year! Thanks
to all of our members who have encouraged friends, neighbors and family members to join the EYC. If you
know of someone who would like to join, please direct
them to the EYC website www.eyc.org and, from there,
they can simply click on the Join EYC link.
2013 Dues
For 2013, Family dues remain at $175 with an early bird
price (prior to February 28, 2013) of $160. Single and
Senior dues remain at $150 with an early bird price (prior
to February 28, 2013) of $135. Student memberships will
be $65.
Student Members
Student memberships will not be renewed using the EYC’s new online renewal system. As in the past,
Student members will join the EYC during the lesson
registration process.
Directory Deadline
The EYC’s paper membership directory will contain the
names of all paid members as of April 1. If you renew
your membership after April 1, your name will not be
included in the paper membership directory, which is
mailed in May.
Personnel MARSELLA FULTS
The club had 18 staff members this summer. That
included our director, Alex Zalar; eight senior instructors,
Alden Crowe, Olivia Demarinis, Woody Heidler,
Charlotte Johnson, Camille Morley, Isak Peterson,
Matthew Smith, and Maura Zingsheim; and seven junior
instructors, Erica Heidler, Sarah Olson, J.R. O’Rourke, Teddy Papenthien, Stefan Peterson, Eric Richter and
Brian Ritter. We also had a volunteer instructor, Rob
Comstock, who capably and enthusiastically taught adult
lessons. We hired Ryan Qualkinbush, a former student, to
serve as equipment manager this year, which helped keep
the fleet in good condition all summer.
The Ephraim Yacht Club has enjoyed increased lesson enrollment and race participation every summer. This is
due to our excellent staff members, who have worked
hard to make learning to sail fun, and who have
encouraged students to race. They challenged themselves
to become more professional this summer to better meet
the demand of our growing program, and I think anyone
who spent time on the dock noticed this! They also
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consider it part of their jobs to serve as positive role
models for the students.
We have been blessed with many “home-grown”
instructors throughout the years. To become a junior
instructor at the club, an applicant must be 16 years of
age, be US Sailing Level I Certified, have a skipper’s
license, and be willing to work hard. An e-mail will go
out to the membership early in 2013, asking for
applications and resumes. We are also looking for
qualified college sailors to join our senior instructors. Board of Directors, Officer, and Committee Chair Changes
The EYC welcomes two new members to the board of
directors, who have been elected for a three-year term:
Betsy Steele and John Welch. In addition, George
Kraemer and Sibylle Tasker were re-elected to the board.
The EYC’s board members put in a lot of work
throughout the year, so please thank them next time you
see them!
Sibylle was also elected the EYC’s Secretary. Betsy
plans to continue in the time-consuming job of Junior
Activities co-chair. John has agreed to take on the
important Equipment Committee chairmanship. Sue
Zingsheim takes over the big job of Membership Chair
from Nancy Claypool.
The EYC thanks outgoing board members Nancy
Claypool and Marsella Fults (although Marsella still has a
year to go as Rear Commodore!). Nancy served for many
years as Membership Chair, Secretary, Nominating
Committee Chair, and on the Race and Regattas
Committee, to name just a few of her contributions. Also,
Bjorn Hooper has resigned from the board. Bjorn put in a
lot of work as interim Equipment Chairman and as Race and Regattas Chairman for 2012 season, presiding over
the EYC’s most successful racing season ever and a very
well-organized Ephraim Regatta and the Flying Scot
Midwestern Championships. There is not enough room
here to thank each of them for all the specific things they
have done, but we all know that all the work and time
they put in will have a huge positive effect on the EYC
for years into the future. Please thank Nancy, Marsella
and Bjorn when you next get a chance!
Equipment Upgrades in 2012
The EYC continued to invest in upgrades to its fleet in 2012.
On the sailboat side of the fleet, the EYC added four
Optimists, bringing the Optimist fleet from eight to
twelve. When this fleet growth was combined with the
split of the Optimist fleet into two age classes for racing
purposes, the EYC more than doubled Optimist racing
opportunities from 2011 to 2012. In 2012, no EYC junior was left on the pier for want of an Optimist to race!
During the 2011-2012 winter season, member volunteer
Mike Callahan painted the EYC’s Scot “Milton” to look
like new. The Milton was also re-rigged with modern
racing rigging. The EYC added a Flying Scot “McLal’s
Single Malt” donated by Lal Burridge, and discarded the
old “Laura II,” which had years of heavy water damage in
its floor and was not economically repairable. The EYC also added two new sets of Flying Scot racing sails.
Thus, the EYC’s Flying Scot fleet remains at eight boats,
but the quality of the fleet has vastly improved.
The EYC added Laser Radial rigs to its fleet of ten
Lasers, making those boats easier to sail by younger and
smaller members in higher winds. This has immensely
increased the utility of the Laser fleet for lessons as well as racing and fun sailing. Also, one Laser was added to
bring the fleet to ten, and one Laser was replaced after
suffering major damage which was not economically
repairable.
With the replacement of the EYC’s eight Flying Juniors
with a fleet of eighteen 420-class dinghies, scheduled for
delivery in May 2013, the EYC will have forty-eight
sailboats in four classes for member use in racing, lessons and recreational sailing.
The EYC also upgraded its powerboat fleet, which is used
by EYC staff for teaching, running races, and safety. The
EYC’s “Hoagie” Boston Whaler rejoined the fleet after a
complete, like-new refurbishment by Rich Bierman, his
family, and Ben Schallip. The EYC purchased another
13’ Whaler to replace our 12’ tiller-powered inflatable,
which we could never get to work reliably and which was sold. So, the EYC now has five powerboats (two RIB
inflatables and three 13’ Boston Whalers), all in reliable
working condition.
With almost annual increases in the EYC’s fleet, driven
by membership increases and member demand, the need
for fleet maintenance has grown beyond the ability of the
EYC’s instructor staff and volunteers to keep up. So, in 2012, the EYC hired a full-time boat maintenance
employee during the summer, Ryan Qualkinbush.
Together with the EYC’s instructor staff, Ryan kept the
EYC’s fleet in a high state of readiness and repair
throughout the season.
And, a big thanks to EYC’s Director, Alex Zalar, and the
entire EYC staff. In the past several years, the staff has
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led an attitude shift at the EYC, creating a culture of
caring for the EYC’s equipment. Everyone – staff,
members and juniors alike – is doing a great job at
treating the EYC’s equipment as if it is their own, to keep
it in the best possible condition.
420 Fundraising Campaign a Big Success
The EYC has completed its campaign to raise funds to
purchase a fleet of eighteen 420-class doublehanded
dinghies. The campaign’s final push took the EYC over
its fundraising goal of $64,420 in pledges. Currently, the
amount collected is over $69,000!
The collected amount, plus the amount the EYC will
realize from the sale of its eight Flying Juniors, will fully
fund the purchase of the 420s, sails and dollies
without the need to spend the EYC’s operating funds.
A big thank you to everyone who donated! The 420s,
together with their new sails and dollies, will be delivered
prior to the 2013 season. The EYC plans for this fleet to
serve the EYC for a decade, for lessons, racing, and
recreational sailing.
Thanks again to several people who were instrumental in
raising these funds: campaign co-chairs Scott and Duska
Pearson, Scott’s assistant, Joanne Shea, EYC Treasurer
Deb Ritter, and fundraisers Marsella Fults, Jack
O’Rourke, and Jay Lott. Special thanks to Heather and
Bill Andersen, who donated all the liquor for the
fundraising gala hosted at the Pearson’s home.
Although the EYC has reached its fundraising goal to
purchase the boats, additional donations to the EYC are
always welcome and appreciated, and will be used to pay
expenses associated with the fleet expansion, including
new concrete on the pier, and additional sail and gear
storage lockers. So, if you would still like to donate, your
donation won’t be turned away, and your name still can
be included on the list of 420 campaign donors! To
donate by credit card, go to www.eyc.org/donate. Or,
mail a check to the Ephraim Yacht Club, P.O. Box 331, Ephraim, WI 54211.
420 Fundraising Campaign 2012 donations
$2,500
Mr. Stuart M. Bailey & Ms. Elizabeth A. Binder
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart F. Chase
Dr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Gantz
Goettelman Family/FLS Banners
Mr. Edward E. Graham & Ms. Marta I. Fonseca
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Leonard
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin M. Morof
Mr. & Mrs. James E. and Mary Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore R. Papenthien
Mr. & Mrs. Scott W. Pearson
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Sauter
Mrs. Martha S. Sauter Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Schoendorf, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Wienke
Mr. & Mrs. Brian A. Wolf
$1,000 to $2,499
Mr. & Mrs. George T. Drost
Mrs. Carol Fiedler and Mr. Claude Therien
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Fults
Mr. & Mrs. J. Randall Pyle
Mrs. Suzanne T. Samson
Mrs. Robert E. Sargent
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Steele Mr. & Mrs. John Baker Welch
Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. Winkler
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Zingsheim
$500 to $999
Mr. & Mrs. Stefan Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Guy L.G. Bush
Mr. Richard L. Christensen
Ms. Suzanne L. Christensen
Ms. Nancy L. Claypool
Mr. & Mrs. Luther Dearborn, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William C. Gebhardt
Dr. & Mrs. Radu Gheorghita
Dr. Lisa D. and Mr. Andrew R. Gifford
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Glenn
Mr. & Mrs. Eric A. Graham
Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Hoyerman
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey P. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Lisle, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Roland N. Litterst
Mr. & Mrs. John B. O'Rourke
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Richter, Jr.
Mr. Fabian Waleffe and Ms. Leslie M. Smith
$250 to $499
Mr. & Mrs. George V. Carey
Mr. & Mrs. Joel A. Dykman
Mr. William F. Ford & Ms. Jane Reyerson
Mrs. Richard D. Gebhardt
Mr. & Mrs. Edward E. Graham
Mr. & Mrs. J. Steven Graham
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Hoag
Mr. & Mrs. George P. Kraemer, II
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen K. Latreille Mr. John J. Lott
Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Moegenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Charles S. Sidles
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Treleven
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Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Wahl
$50 to $249
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Dirk T. Ahlbeck
Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Anderson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David F. Backer
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Beadell
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bierman
Mr. Jason Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Guy L. Bush
Mr. and Mrs. David D. Chomeau
Ms. Carol J. Claypool
Mr. & Mrs. A. Lawrence Crowe
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Cushing
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Goettsche
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Green Mr. & Mrs. George H. Harmon
Mr. & Mrs. Roy M. Harsch
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar F. Hillner
Ms. Jennifer Ikeda and Mr. Michael J. Faugust
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald C. Johnson
Ms. Sarah M. Lisle
Ms. Julia K. Lorenz
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas M. MacNeil
Mr. Ryan M. Malmgren
Mr. & Mrs. John McFarlane, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. G. Hugh Meilinger Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Muderlak
Mr & Mrs. Thomas F. Mulligan
Drs. H. James and Kay M. Nelson, III
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Parks
Ms. Marianne H. Porter
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin K. Ritter
Drs. Kirk D. and Donna M. Scattergood
Mrs. Jack C. Schnackenberg
Mrs. Sally Schoendorf
Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Sleeting
Ms. Diane Taillon Mr. & Mrs. Harold T. Tasker
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert F. Urfer
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Van de Ven
Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Volkmann
Mrs. Robert C. Wahl
Mr. Jake Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Wood
Sailing Lessons at the EYC
Another Record-Breaking Year for Lessons
The EYC’s sailing education program set more records in
2012. We taught 282 student sessions to over 200 unique
students, an increase of over 10% from 2011’s record
level. In 2012, in Session D, we taught 79 students, an
EYC record for a single session.
Sailing lessons are the single biggest contributor to a
vigorous EYC. Lessons drive membership, junior
activities, racing, and revenues. By maintaining a large,
high-quality sailing school, the EYC creates a virtuous
cycle of new members and high member participation.
The EYC expanded its lesson program by a week in 2012,
adding a one-week lesson session in mid-August which
saw significant enrollment and which will be repeated in
2013.
Our lesson program benefited from improvements in the
size and quality of our sailboat and powerboat fleets, good
weather, and a dedicated and well-trained staff. We also
saw a continued shift in enrollment from morning to afternoon sessions, which helped the EYC increase
overall enrollment while maintaining low student-to-
instructor ratios.
And all these records were set while the EYC suffered not
a single significant injury or safety incident, and while
continuing to increase standards of teaching quality.
Thanks to all the EYC staff for a great year: Director
Alex Zalar; Senior Instructors Alden Crowe, Olivia
DeMarinis, Woody Heidler, Charlotte Johnson, Peter
Moegenburg, Camille Morley, Isak Peterson, Matt Smith,
and Maura Zingsheim; Junior Instructors Erica Heidler,
Sarah Olson, J.R. O’Rourke, Teddy Papenthien, Stefan
Peterson (who also served as Race Manager), Eric
Richter, and Brian Ritter; volunteer instructor Rob
Comstock; and boat maintenance manager Ryan Qualkinbush.
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The EYC Is a Large Yacht Club
The EYC’s members often think of it as a small yacht
club, which is correct if you measure the square footage
of the EYC’s clubhouse.
However, by the most important measures, the EYC ranks
among the largest yacht clubs in the United States.
MEMBERSHIP:
In 2012, the EYC had nearly 500 paid members (Family,
Senior, Single and Student).
US SAILING surveys classify yacht clubs as small (less
than 120 members), medium (121-300 members) and
large (300+ members). The “large” clubs constitute 1/3
of all yacht clubs. The EYC is among the larger clubs in
the “large” category.
Counting spouses and children, the EYC’s 2011
membership approached 1,000 persons.
LESSON ENROLLMENT:
In 2012, the EYC taught 282 student sessions to over
200 unique students. Nationally, yacht clubs average 87
students in their lesson programs.
STAFF:
In 2012, the EYC has seventeen instructor staff plus a
Director. All eighteen of them were US Sailing Level 1
certified, and more than half are US Sailing Level 2
certified. Nationally, clubs average 6.3 instructors, 4.4 of
whom are Level 1 certified.
RACING:
The EYC schedules eight race dates weekly averaging
3.75 races per date, for a total of 30 races scheduled each
WEEK. Nationally, yacht clubs schedule an average of
1.5 race dates per week and run 18 races per YEAR.
DUES:
The EYC does it all while keeping dues far below the
national average. EYC annual family membership dues
are $175. Nationwide, the average annual yacht club dues
are $661, while the average among the EYC’s peer
seasonal clubs is $581 and the average among the EYC’s
peer large clubs is $1,208.
Data: US SAILING National Yacht Club Surveys, 2007
and 2010.
2012 Flying Scot North American Championship
NANCY CLAYPOOL
The Ephraim Yacht Club was well represented at the
2012 Flying Scot North American Championship held at
the Carlyle Sailing Association at Lake Carlyle, Illinois
on June 25-29, 2012. Those participating were: Carrie
Berger crewing for Larry Taggart (SYC), Nancy Claypool
with crew Benz Faget (SYC), Mike and Jennifer Faugust,
Jay Lott with crew David Sauter, and Ryan Malmgren
with crew Tom Lawton (unaffiliated).
Lake Carlyle is about an hour and a half east of St. Louis
and is essentially a very large reservoir. Some thought
that Lake Carlyle would provide a light air regatta based
on weather predictions, so most went double-handed.
They were wrong!
On Monday, we raced the first two races of the qualifying
series with the wind steady at 15-17 knots and sometimes
approaching 20. The weather was sunny and in the 80's.
With 63 boats racing, we were split into the traditional
four groups so that everyone has the opportunity to sail against each other at least once to decide who would be in
the Championship and Challenger Divisions. The courses
were windward-leewards. Everyone's plan for the
qualifiers was to sail well but conservatively so as not to
make any mistakes that might prevent you from missing
the cut for the Championship Division.
On Tuesday, we started off the morning with sunny 85°
temperatures and 25+ knot winds. We were told that the
winds could build and we needed to sail one more race in
the qualifying series. Some skippers and crews decided not to sail. Others decided to go out and come back in if
the conditions were "too much." When we got out on the
water, the wind laid down a little and the race was started
with manageable winds in the vicinity of 12 knots. The
good news is that all boats with EYC members went out
to race and all qualified for the Championship Division.
On Tuesday night, our "night off," Ryan Malmgren
organized a giant potluck barbecue at the cabins on the
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shore of Lake Carlyle where many of us stayed. It was a
great mix of sailors, with the Texas people bringing great
Tex-Mex food, the New Orleans people bringing their
special marinades and drinks, and others improvising and
using their best barbecue and tailgating skills to contribute
to a great spread. This was topped off by a corn hole competition, thanks to Ryan who brought his boards and
bags. Of course, the EYC members were the
championship players based on their years of experience
at the AC Tap!
On Wednesday, we thought again that the wind might be
light. Nope! The temperatures were in the 90's and more
wind! The championship schedule called for two races on
Wednesday, two on Thursday, and one on Friday. The
Race Committee, in looking at the forecast for the rest of
the week, noted predictions for record-breaking
temperatures exceeding 100 degrees (and much more over the asphalt boat storage area). The Committee decided to
schedule three races instead of two on Wednesday and
two races on Thursday in order to finish the regatta on
Thursday instead of Friday. (If you will recall the
extreme heat and drought conditions in southern Illinois
this past summer, we were in it. There were also many
warnings about the risk of fire based on the conditions.)
By the time we got out to the course, we had 10-14 knot
winds for the first two races, then 8-10 after lunch for the
third race.
On Thursday, we started the day early with a little wind
and mid-90 degree temperatures. Before the windward
mark of the first race, the wind had vanished and we
drifted until the Race Committee abandoned the race and
everyone slowly headed back to the starting area. While
drifting around waiting to see what the wind might do,
our ever-connected David Sauter got out his phone to
check on what was happening in the real world and
announced to the fleet that the Supreme Court had handed
down the Obamacare decision. That produced a lot of
discussion on the water until the Race Committee told
everyone to head back to shore for an early lunch and wait on the wind. The wind started coming up and we
were back out by 1 p.m. By this time, the temperature
was at 100° but with 10 knot winds we were able to start
the race (although we felt like we were sailing in a blow
dryer). We got in two great races and returned to the
dock to start packing up our boats in 107 degree
temperatures. (Those who pulled out early were able to
get their boats under trees and put them away in the
shade.) That night, the awards ceremony was combined
with the previously scheduled pig roast.
One of the things that made it such a good regatta was
that so many top sailors converged on Lake Carlyle for
the event, making for a very competitive North American
Championship. And, as is often the case, many were
husband-wife or male/female pairs, once again indicating
the family nature of the class. The top several places
shifted a few times over the five races. The regatta was
won by Jeff and Amy Linton from Florida. Jeff is the
2007 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and a
former Lightning World Champion. We are fortunate to have him and his wife Amy competing in the Scot class.
Trophies were given for the top ten places.
Congratulations to EYC's Carrie Berger and Larry
Taggart who placed sixth! Congratulations also to Nancy
Claypool who was awarded a perpetual trophy for the
highest ranking female skipper. Complete results can be
located at:
http://www.fssa.com/files/nacs_2012_results.pdf
My First Year at EYC CAMILLE MORLEY
Looking back on my first summer at EYC, I couldn’t
have been more fortunate having met all of the new
students and friends at the club. As a family friend of the Peterson Family, I had visited Ephraim on various trips
but never spent more than a week in the county. After
deciding to come up for the summer, the Petersons invited
me to crew for them in the 100 miler. Obviously, after
their successful race in the prior summer, they wanted to
participate again and hopefully improve.
As a dinghy and scow sailor, racing on a larger yacht
would be a new experience for me. I had previously sailed with the Petersons, but my only experience on
Charrette was cruising around Green Bay and across Lake
Michigan. Of course, after I agreed to be their mast man,
they then shared their horror stories of the traveler
crushing Alex’s leg and Ben being hoisted up the mast to
repair the main in the heavy winds. Despite these
“warnings,” I was still excited to be part of the team.
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In the weeks leading up the race, we practiced on a
weekly basis to prepare ourselves for any conditions we
might face. Deanna’s crock-pot specialties were always a
delicious surprise as we listened to John tell us about what
maneuvers we’d work on that evening. At the mast, the
most memorable practice was the night we worked on jibe sets, bald-headed sail changes, float drops, mailbox drops,
and almost any type of spinnaker maneuver you could
think of. While Deanna and I flaked the chute in
between, we were ready for any type of winds we would
face.
By the weekend of the race, we knew the winds would be
light and the temperature would be hot. Matt, Deanna,
and I sat below deck in the “light and lumpy” position to
keep our weight properly positioned. Even though we
were moving slowly, every decision had extensive
thought behind it by John with the help of all the crew. As the long day took its toll on us, we began to switch
positions to keep ourselves alert. I enjoyed having a new
position to try during the light winds.
As we played the puffs around Fish Creek, I was amazed
to see the dedicated EYC supporters still waiting for us at
Horseshoe Island. The wind set in and we finally had
some critical spinnaker work that ensured our positioning
around the island. After passing Chambers, the sun set
upon us as we began the last leg of the race. With Woody
and Alex in the cockpit, the rest of us hiked over the rail, something we never thought we would need to do at the
start of the race. As we approached Menominee, we all
anticipated our finish. Despite the building excitement,
no one relaxed until the final sound of our finish.
After hearing our final results the next morning, everyone
was exceedingly pleased. Winning in our division and
overall was a major accomplishment that I honestly never
expected. I learned so much from each member of the crew and the conditions of the race. As my first yacht
race, I will never forget the thirteen hours on Charrette,
and the incredible crew I spent it with.
JAM Racing: Getting Involved In This Wonderful Family Sport JOHN PETERSON
As many of you know, we have been actively
campaigning our Beneteau 1st 38 Charrette in the 100
Miler Race the last couple of years. But a less known fact
is that we’ve been participating in JAM racing for much
longer. What is JAM racing you ask? JAM is a low key
form of keelboat racing that avoids the complication of
spinnakers and other sail changes and can even be done
single handed. JAM is an acronym for jib and main since
those are the only sails allowed to be used. Starts are easy
too since each boat is given her own starting time
according to her handicap. The result of this is that all of
the boats start in “pursuit” fashion with the first boat to
cross the finish line winning the race.
There are a number of opportunities to get involved with
JAM racing. The Egg Harbor Yacht Club
www.eggharboryachtclub.org hosts two “Family Day”
JAM events per year. No knowledge of the racing rules is
required. All that they ask is that you avoid hitting
anyone. The first event is the Saturday closest to July 4th
with the first boats starting at 10:00 a.m. The second race
occurs the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Entry is only
$30 and includes a pig roast for your entire crew. This in
and of itself is reason enough to participate!
The Marinette & Menomonee Yacht Club hosts several
JAM events as well. The 100 Miler has a JAM division
with a shorter course that does not go around Horseshoe
Island. There are also two double-handed JAM events.
One of these events is held on the Thursday before the
100 Miler and the other in late August, a fundraiser for
the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The MMYC is a fun place
with a lot of friendly people who treat visitors really well. See their website at www.mmyc.org for more information
Although Egg Harbor doesn’t require one, you should
consider getting your boat an official handicap certificate
from the Lake Michigan Performance Handicap Racing
Fleet. The rating certificate determines your handicap or
the amount of time that you will have to start behind or in
front of other boats. If your boat has a keel, chances are
there is an exact rating formulated for your specific boat. Contact them for more information at
www.LMPHRF.org.
JAM racing is a fun way to use your keelboat in a
different way, bond with your family and meet other fun
and interesting people. Deanna and I look forward to
seeing you out on the water at one of these events next
summer.
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EYC Sportsmanship Award
Steven Berger, son of EYC members and Scot sailor
Carrie Berger and husband Eric, was recently awarded the
Ephraim Yacht Club 2012 Sportsmanship Trophy,
awarded annually to the junior member who most
embodies the spirit of sailing, enthusiastically helps others, and is a good example for the younger sailors.
Steven was presented the award at the annual EYC
Commodore's Party.
At the end of each two-week session, the sailing
instructors select a participant who best exemplifies the
spirit of sailing. Steven was selected from his session for,
among other things, assisting the instructors in boat
repair, putting equipment away, and helping the younger
sailors with their boats and equipment. At the end of the
season, the instructors select the best junior “sportsman”
from those previously awarded a sportsmanship award during the summer as recipient of the annual
Sportsmanship Trophy. This year it was Steven. He also
won third place in his Opti Class racing. Way to go
Steven!
First Mates Events 2012 CAROLE KRAEMER
It is hard to believe that the 2012 EYC season is now
history. What a year it was! Thanks to all the First Mates,
new members and volunteers for making it another great
year for EYC. From the opening Social to the
Commodore’s Party everyone enjoyed the parties and the
many friendships resulting from EYC membership. A
special thanks to the First Mate Chairs and their committees for helping make the 2012 season a big
success.
June 23 Opening Social – Alison Tatlow and
Linda Franczyk
July 4 Ice Cream Social – Jessica Sauter
July 19 Ladies Pot Luck – Anne Crowe
August 3 Regatta Welcome Party – Laura
O’Rourke and Jeanne Papenthien
August 4 Regatta Lunches – Debby Heidler and
Karen Brown
August 11 Commodores Party – Sue Volkmann
It was an honor to serve as First Mate but it would not
have been possible without all of the First Mates’
volunteer hours, creativity and willingness to serve to
make it happen. As you know, the items listed above are
just a portion of the time the First Mates contribute to
make EYC a better and fun club. What a great group!
We will keep you posted as plans unfold for 2013. Have
a great winter and we’ll see you in the spring
EYC Bridge 2012 SUZANNE J. LISLE
Bridge was a very popular activity at EYC this past
season. There was a full schedule offering both open play
and lesson formats. We again welcomed new members
for whom bridge was the reason for joining; we love it
when they then become involved in other club activities.
Open play was held on Monday afternoons and regularly
included 20-24 participants. It is strictly a come-if-you-
can format -- no predetermined partner or reservations
needed. The program was still so well attended as the
season drew toward the scheduled end that no one was
ready to stop. Special thanks to Commodore Jay Lott and
Rich Bierman for the extension into October! There were
16 players at the October 4 final bridge session.
Couples’ bridge offered on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
provided the opportunity for pairs to play and it was followed by an option of dinner out. Any member is
welcome to join this group; just bring a partner and come
to play. Margaret Graham coordinated the couples group
again this year and it continues to grow. Margaret is
always interested in gathering names of members who
may have an interest in attending.
Norma Hammerberg taught a full class of 32 on Thursday
mornings for eight weeks. She never ceases to amaze us with her ability to bring more advanced elements of the
game to us with clear explanations and a follow-up
opportunity to practice the new strategies. A number of
our members are now playing competitively in games in
the peninsula and in their respective winter locations.
EYC bridge players enthusiastically supported the highly
successful 420 campaign. As the excitement grew about the new fleet and the opportunity to name a boat, the
bridge group decided to collectively donate and name a
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boat! In addition to the “group” boat, other players
attended the kickoff party hosted by Duska and Scott
Pearson and contributed individually.
We have not yet reached the threshold to schedule
beginner lessons; at least sixteen students would be the
absolute minimum required. We encourage those who
have expressed prior interest to enroll in beginner lessons
at their winter locations, and then come participate in
EYC Bridge after you have picked up the basics. Several
have done that and transitioned nicely to playing at EYC.
Information about next season’s schedule will be sent
with the membership/dues packet, and also announced via
email distribution. Please be sure that you have kept the
membership chair informed of any email address changes.
Junior and Teen Activities HEATHER ANDERSEN
It was another great year for Youth Activities for the
Ephraim Yacht Club. With the support of volunteer parents, Betsy Steele and Duska Pearson were in charge
of the Junior Activities. There were lots of old favorites
and some new additions. On Wednesday evenings, our
junior members and our staff could be found swimming at
the YMCA, bowling at the Sister Bay Bowl, playing
kickball and potlucking it, sailing to Nicolet and creating
a delectable Goulash Dinner (rumor has it spam was
included), a first ever EYC’s Got Talent Show, as well as
the ever popular water games on the dock. The Teen
group (high school students) led by myself, also got in an
evening of pizza and bowling, barbeques and movies at
the Skyway Drive-In, barbeque and water games, Red-Putter and Joe Joes Pizza, a power boat trip to Nicolet,
and an end-of-the-year celebration at the Andersen’s Echo
Island. All in all, there was good fun and most
importantly, great friendships made to last a lifetime.
Looking forward to lots of fun in 2013.
Winter Flying Scot Regattas
Each winter, quite a few EYC members take their Flying
Scots south for some warm weather racing. In 2013,
the Flying Scot Midwinter Championship Regatta will be
hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron (Sarasota, FL) on
March 11-15. If you have never sailed at Sarasota
before, it’s wonderful: clean, tropical waters; consistent afternoon sea breezes; a beautiful location with a
spacious, breezy pavilion; and nearby beaches and
shopping.
The Midwinter Warm-Up Regatta will be hosted by Davis
Island Yacht Club (Tampa, FL) on March 9-10. Tampa is
just 90 minutes from Sarasota, so it’s easy to sail in both
these fine regattas.
Keep an eye on www.fssa.com for more information
about each of these fun and highly competitive regattas.
Third Annual Fyr Ball Family Cookout
Once again, EYC was the place to be on what is without a
doubt the busiest day in Ephraim. The evening started
with an award presentation to honor the induction of
Malcolm D. Vail Sr. into the Lake Michigan Sail Racing
Federation Hall of fame. Quite an honor! With over 125 members, families and guests in attendance, the cookout
was a great success. Steve Latreille, Bob Richter and
Jack O’Rourke cooked chicken and brats for the group.
Many sides were brought for everyone to share.
The evening was capped off with the Fyr Ball fires along
the shore, and we were at the best place to review all of
the festivities. Of course, the typical EYC friendliness
was everywhere with the opportunity for old friends to
say hello as well as the opportunity to meet many new
members. Thank you to all of our new members for
attending. We all look forward to next year.
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Cruising Rendezvous New in 2012, the EYC sponsored three get-togethers for
cruising boaters of all types and sizes. They took place on
Memorial Day weekend in Nicolet Bay, Fourth of July for
Egg Harbor fireworks, and Labor Day weekend for Sister
Bay Marina Fest fireworks. Thanks to EYC members
John and Deanna Peterson for organizing these events. At each event, EYC members rafted up, and enjoyed food
and drink and friendly visits. These events drew an
increasing number of participants throughout the season
and a good time was had by all. The EYC has already
scheduled similar events for 2013 -- watch the EYC
schedule at www.eyc.org/schedule.
Reciprocal Benefits
One benefit of EYC membership is reciprocal privileges
at other yacht clubs. The EYC is a member of the
Yachting Club of America. YCOA member clubs afford
limited reciprocal privileges to each other’s members.
Not every yacht club in the U.S. is a YCOA member.
In addition, some yacht clubs which are not YCOA
members may afford reciprocal privileges to EYC
members upon presentation of an EYC membership card.
To determine whether any particular club is a YCOA
member, go to www.ycaol.com. You can access the
members-only area of the YCOA website using the User
ID and password printed on the back of your EYC membership card.
YCOA member clubs can choose the level of reciprocal
benefits afforded to non-members. Therefore, your EYC
membership does not necessarily afford you every
privilege of membership in another YCOA club.
Frequently, reciprocal benefits are limited to use of a
club’s bar and restaurant (after presenting a credit card),
but may also include transient dockage or similar benefits. EYC members are strongly urged to contact the host club
well in advance of arrival to learn the terms on which
reciprocal privileges are offered.
The EYC does not offer reciprocal billing to EYC
members. EYC members must make their own billing
and payment arrangements with other YCOA member
clubs.
EYC Thank Yous
The EYC gets a lot of help from a lot of people --
members and non-members alike. The EYC could not exist without this very high level of volunteer help.
Thank you to David Meissner of Fish Creek, who donated
to the EYC a used Sirius 21 sailboat and trailer, and a
boat lift. The EYC sold the sailboat and trailer to raise
funds, and plans to use the boat lift to store another one of
our fleet.
Thank you to EYC House and Dock chair Rich Bierman,
who built new Laser racks for the EYC which are a big
improvement over the old racks, made of rigid steel and
perfectly designed to easily roll a Laser in and out. Rich
also built the EYC’s new kayak and stand-up paddleboard
racks. Rich’s company, Wisconsin Converting, donated
surplus materials to help hold the cost to a minimum.
Thanks to Rich, his family, and to Ben Shallip, for
refurbishing the EYC’s “Hoagie” 13′ Boston Whaler,
which has now rejoined the EYC’s teaching/safety
powerboat fleet. It looks like new!
Thank you to David Sauter and his helpful crew at
Envano, Inc. for making upgrades to the EYC’s website.
Envano created the EYC’s site, hosts it, provides online
marketing advice, and has never charged the EYC a
penny for these services.
Thank you to Bjorn Hooper, who spent a day driving to
Minneapolis and back to purchase a used Optimist on
behalf of the EYC.
Thank you to EYC members Bill and Heather Andersen,
who, with just a few minutes notice on a weekend
afternoon, purchased a used Optimist on behalf of the
EYC and delivered it to Ephraim a couple of days later.
Bill and Heather also donate the use of the lion’s share of
an entire storage barn each winter, in which the EYC
stores its eight Flying Scots and five powerboats, saving
the EYC thousands of dollars each year in storage fees.
Thank you to Deb and Marv Ritter, who stored the EYC’s
newest Laser in their garage for five weeks and provided
electricity to run a fan to dry it out for that entire time.
Thanks to EYC member Bob Klein, who refurbished one
of the EYC’s Flying Scot centerboards over the winter of
2012. This coming winter, the EYC will use his
metalworking skills to shorten two of the EYC’s Flying
Scot rudders down to (faster) minimum dimensions.
Thanks to EYC member Ryan Malmgren of Mad Sails,
who repaired one of the EYC’s large burgees so it can be
flown from the EYC’s flag pole. Ryan’s company, Mad
Sails, also provides a discount to the EYC when the EYC
purchases new sails.
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Thanks to Paul and Nancy Pillat, who again in 2012
donated the use of their Wave Runner to the EYC staff for
teaching sailing lessons.
Thanks to Em and Bob Rogers, who scanned a pile of old
photos which are now in the EYC’s photo archive at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ephraimyachtclub/collectio
ns/
Thanks to Mark Warecki of Pro Tree Service, and EYC
member Mike Maltby of Action Electric, each of whom
loaned lift trucks to repair broken sheaves at the top of the
EYC’s flagpole, enabling us to fly Old Glory (and
Wisconsin’s flag, and the EYC burgee too!) once again.
Thanks also to Mike and Action Electric for storing the
EYC’s electric crane motors over the winter, and then
installing them in the spring, all free of charge, and for
upgrading the EYC’s electrical circuit on our pier to safer
outlets, and for installing some new, much-needed outlets
in the EYC’s office.
Thanks to the Richter, Latreille and O’Rourke families for
providing and cooking a fine dinner for EYC members at
the Fyr Bal Family cookout.
Thanks to EYC members Alison Tatlow and Linda
Franczyk for organizing the EYC’s Opening Social, and
thanks to Jeff and Betsy Steele for donating the wine
served. Thanks to EYC Vice-Commodore Jack O’Rourke
for serving as auctioneer. Thanks to George Kraemer for
serving as Master of Ceremonies and for coming up with
the idea of a memorial wreath laying for departed
members, a custom which the EYC hopes to continue in
future years at the Opening Social.
Thanks to Suzy Boerke and her husband Dave for
offering to donate a new plaque for the EYC’s flagpole.
The flagpole, originally donated by the late Jack McCoy
in honor of his wife Ruth, will now memorialize both
Ruth and Jack, Suzy’s parents.
Thanks to Jessica Sauter, who chaired the Ice Cream
Social, and to icecreamsource.com, which is owned by
Steve and Jessica Sauter, for donating the ice cream.
Thanks to Joani Lewis for chairing the Founder’s Day
picnic, which was paired with a busy evening of Laser
and FJ racing and was a big success.
Thanks to Deb Ritter and Jack O’Rourke, who took four
summer days away from Door County to serve as drivers
and chaperones for the EYC’s Sears Cup regional regatta
team at Lake Minnetonka.
Thanks to Jesse Decker Brunsvold and the Sturgeon Bay
Sail Training Foundation. When the EYC needed a
Flying Junior rudder to make our eighth Flying Junior
operable for the Rich Hall Junior Regatta, Jesse not only
lent us one from the SBSTF, but delivered it to the EYC
herself from Sturgeon Bay!
Thanks to Bill and Heather Andersen for donating the
beverages served at the 420 Fundraising Gala party.
Thanks to the Ephraim Historical Society, which has
allowed the EYC to use the Olga Dana Green (the park
across the street from the EYC) for three EYC events this
summer: Yoga, Youth Activity lawn games, and the
Regatta Welcome Party on Friday, August 3.
Thanks to Anne and Larry Crowe, who again this year
provided the use of their beach to store the EYC’s Flying
Juniors during the Ephraim Regatta, enabling the EYC to
increase the space on its pier available to store visiting
Flying Scots.
Thanks to EYC member Paul Jones, who reset the paver
stones at the north upper entranceway to bring them up to
grade to make the entrance safer.
Thanks to Rob Comstock, who is using his professional
sign making skills to make a new sign for the EYC. Rob
also served as a volunteer instructor at the EYC in 2012,
teaching several of the adult group lessons.
Thanks to these EYC members, parents and friends who
took time out of their beautiful Fall Fest weekend to help
flip over the EYC’s Flying Scot “Scot Free” so that it can
be painted: Mike Callahan, Mike Faugust, John Hogan,
Bill Lehman, Fred Lewis, Mike Lisle, Jay Lott, Jim
Nelson, Sam Perlman, and David Sauter.
Thanks again to Mike Callahan, who is painting the Scot
Free to make it look better than new!
We try to thank everyone, but so many people do so much
for the EYC, that sometimes things fall through the
cracks. If you know of someone who has done something for the EYC lately, who has not been publicly thanked,
please email [email protected]
Thanks to 2012 In-Kind Donors! A big thank-you to everyone who donated in-kind items
to the EYC in 2012!
Thanks to Nancy Claypool, who donated a new WiFi-
enabled printer.
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Thanks to Donna and Kirk Scattergood, who donated two
used printers.
Thanks to Lal Burridge, who donated some child-size
PFDs.
Thanks to Dick Filippini, who donated quite a few items:
two Sunfish, a trailer, some Sunfish parts, a kayak, and a
windsurfer.
Thanks to Bill and Jamie Claypool, who donated several
used Flying Scot sails.
Thanks to Paul and Nancy Pillat, who donated a PWC lift,
and a Flying Scot main, jib and spinnaker.
Remember, because of its educational and amateur
athletic mission, the EYC is qualified as a charity under
Federal tax law, and therefore your donation is tax
deductible. The EYC would be grateful for your donation
of cash, appreciated securities, and equipment. Among
the items which the EYC would particularly like to receive are:
* Flying Scot, Optimist, Laser and 420 sailboats, and
sails and equipment for them.
* A pickup truck or SUV with an automatic transmission
which the EYC can use to tow boat trailers and run
errands.
* Powerboats from 13 to 20 feet, suitable for use in the
EYC’s lesson program.
* 4-stroke outboard motors.
* Shore Stations and similar boat lifts
The EYC will also gladly accept other boats and marine
items in good condition which can be used in the EYC’s
programs or sold to raise funds for the EYC.
And, remember the EYC in your will!
Year-To-Date Donations To The EYC Members and friends of the Ephraim Yacht Club have
been very generous this year. The following is the honor
roll of giving through September 2012. The Officers and
Board of Directors sincerely thank the following members
and friends for the following:
General Donations
$151 to $500
Betsy Hoag
John and Holly Welch
The Wild Tomato, Fish Creek
$51 to $150
David and Betty Chomeau Alan and Virginia Eades
Bill and Mardi Glenn
Carol Fiedler and Claude Therien
Flanigan Distributing, Sturgeon Bay
Peter Foote and Robin Wilson
Jim and Julie- Anne Kress
Peggy McBain
Judy and John Turner
Jake Wilson
Up to $50 Wes and Mary Kay Johnson
Paul and Deborah Jones
Joani Lewis
Peggy Lott
Hugh and Gretchen Meilinger
Douglas J. MacNeill
Kevin and Karen Nordahl
Glen and Kathy Pentler
Karyn and Bernard Youso
General Scholarship Fund
Up to $50
Keith and Christine Bridenhagen
Larry Lewis Memorial Fund
Over $1,000
Anonymous
$151 to $500
Stuart and Gabriella Chase
Tom and Liz Sublewski
$51 to $150
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David and Betty Chomeau
Rich and Prudy Hall
Cricket and Karyn Herndon
Bill and Cathy Hoag
David and Helena Lott
Jay Lott
Up to $50
Cheryl Chase
Frank and Sallie Heidler
Glenn and Kathy Pentler
Martha Sauter
Mary Skatrud
Dick and Anne Van de Ven
Aaron Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund
Over $1,000
Karen Moore
In Memory of Harry “Bud” Frank
$50 to $150
Marjorie Gunnell
In Memory of Former Commodore Jack McCoy
$501 to $999
David and Katie Boerke
$151 to $500
Peter Grimm
Cricket and Karyn Herndon
$50 to $150
David and Betty Chomeau
Martha Sauter
Robert A. and Margaret M. Shade
In Memory of Milton “Skip” Samson
$50 to $150
Susie Samson
If anyone has been inadvertently left off this list, we
sincerely regret the omission. Please notify Treasurer Deb Ritter and she will make sure you appear in the
Spring 2013 edition of the Eagle’s Cry.
Volunteers Needed The Ephraim Yacht Club is volunteer-managed, and could
not exist without the thousands of hours of volunteer time
donated every year by its members. As the EYC grows, it’s important to spread the volunteer load so that no one
person is required to carry too much. The EYC is
constantly seeking the right volunteer for the right
position.
Some of the EYC’s available volunteer opportunities
are listed below. For more detail on these volunteer
positions, go to www.eyc.org/member-info and click on
“Volunteers Needed”.
Advertising Sales Chair
Chart Salesperson
Development Chair
Disposer of the EYC’s Electric Swiveling
Boat Lift
Education Committee Co-Chair
Endowment Chair
Float Coordinator
Grant Writer
House and Dock
King of Pop
Photographer(s) and Videographers
Race and Regattas Committee Chair
This is by no means a comprehensive list. Volunteer
opportunities are available for persons of all skills and
regardless of how much or how little time you are able to
give.
If you would like to volunteer to help the EYC, either in
one of the positions described above or in some other
capacity, please contact [email protected]. Or, you
can contact the appropriate Committee chairperson by
going to www.eyc.org/contactus.
Racing in 2012 at the EYC Promoting amateur sailboat racing – mostly by providing
accessible racing in one-design dinghies -- is one of the
primary missions of the EYC. Thanks to more races
scheduled, more boats in the EYC’s fleet, and more
interest in junior racing, the EYC saw more overall race
participation in 2012 than in any previous year – which means more EYC members and juniors are having more
fun racing! For the first time, the EYC hired a designated
Race Manager (Stefan Peterson), whose experience and
consistency added greatly to the quality of our race
management.
Flying Scots
Participation in the Flying Scot series races was similar to
previous years, while the Ephraim Regatta (which was
also the Midwest District Championship of the Flying Scot class) had a strong turnout of 33 boats. The Ephraim
Regatta is always one of the largest Flying Scot regattas
in the United State, and 2012 was no exception. This
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year’s Ephraim regatta saw excellent race management, as
the EYC was fortunate to have Don Smith of North
Carolina as our expert Principal Race Officer, together
with an experienced group of race committee and
tow/rescue volunteers. The Ephraim Regatta continued to
be well-organized and well-run under the leadership of Regatta Chairman Bjorn Hooper (who also served for the
entire 2012 season as the EYC’s Race and Regattas
Committee Chairman.) The EYC had good weather with
light easterlies for the Flying Scot Midwest Singlehanded
Regatta on the afternoon of Friday, August 3. Moderate
to brisk southerlies and westerlies for the Ephraim
Regatta on Saturday August 4 enabled the race committee
to complete the full schedule of three races.
Unfortunately, the wind on Sunday August 5 was so
strong from the north that it exceeded Flying Scot class
recommended maximums, so the Saturday results proved
to be the results of the entire Ephraim Regatta and the eager high-wind specialists were disappointed.
A big thank you to all the Ephraim Regatta race
committee, tow/rescue, and registration volunteers (in no
particular order): Don Smith, Bruce Gantz, Matt
Winnaker, Kris Kicinski, Carol Claypool, John Peterson,
Deanna Peterson, Steven Berger, Michael Smith, Carrie
Stollenwerk, Bill Calkins, Fred Horwitz (chief judge),
judges Bob Aring and John Archbald, Rob Stollenwerk,
Tammy Stollenwerk, Kris Gruner, Chris Bierman, Geoff
Werner, Lal Burridge, Jodi Hoyerman, Joel Dykman,
Michael Faugust, Rob Treleven, Nancy Claypool, Jeanne Papenthien, Jack O’Rourke, and Eric Berger.
As in previous years, the EYC also held its Women’s
Regatta and Family Regatta in the Flying Scot class.
Flying Juniors
Participation in the Flying Junior class was again strong,
with the size of the EYC’s fleet being the chief limit on
the number of skippers. In 2013, as we increase the
doublehanded fleet from eight Flying Juniors to eighteen
420s, we expect to enable a big increase in doublehanded racing participation by EYC juniors, teens and adults.
The EYC’s Rich Hall Junior Regatta saw the usual full
utilization of our FJ fleet.
Optimists
The EYC split the Optimist fleet in half by age in July and August, holding two race dates each week for each age
group. By halving the number of potential racers on any
given day, while doubling the number of weekly Optimist
races, the EYC ensured that its expanded fleet of
Optimists (which grew from 8 to 12 in 2012) was large
enough that each junior who wanted to race would have
an Optimist to sail. The plan worked, with Optimist
participation of 23 sailors in the younger age group (under
age 12) and 16 skippers in the older age group (ages 12-
15). The EYC’s annual Optimist Regatta again attracted a
full contingent of Optimist sailors. Expanded to a two-
day format in 2012, the Optimist Regatta featured excellent weather, enabling nine of ten scheduled races to
be completed.
Lasers
The EYC’s Laser fleet saw the biggest year-over-year
increase in racing participation, even with the same
number of scheduled races. From 2011 to 2012, the Laser Friday series increased from 14 to 23 skippers, while the
Laser Sunday series increased from 6 to 20 skippers! The
EYC added Laser Radial rigs for all its Lasers in 2012,
which are about 80% of the size of a standard rig and
which enable smaller and lighter skippers to effectively
sail a Laser in stronger winds. In addition, a number of
EYC members now own and race their own Lasers.
To see complete 2012 race and regatta results, go to www.eyc.org/racing.
Congratulations to all EYC racers, and to the 2012 trophy
winners:
Fyr Bal Regatta (Flying Scots) (June 16)
1st Cain Goettelman and Sarah Olson
2nd Mike Faugust and Jennifer Faugust
3rd Teddy Papenthien, Tommy Papenthien and Eric Hoyerman
Family Regatta (Flying Scots) (June 30)
1st Woody Heidler, Brad Heidler
2nd Adam Moore, A.J. Moore and Katie Moore
3rd Matt Smith and Michael J. Smith
Women’s Regatta (Flying Scots) (August 1)
1st Nancy Claypool, Carrie Berger, Deanna Peterson
2nd Camille Morley, Deb Ritter, Linda Franczyk
3rd Liz Gheorghita, Nan Zimdars, Kelly Mazeski
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Optimist Regatta (July 8)
1st Gretchen Pearson
2nd Sydney Richter
3rd Topher Andersen
Rich Hall Junior Regatta (Flying Juniors) (July 15) 1st Annika Pearson and Teddy Papenthien
2nd Gretchen Pearson and Margaret Gheorghita
3rd Eric Richter and Eric Hoyerman
Ephraim Regatta (August 3-4-5)
Vail Cup (winner of the first race): Reindeer II, Jay Lott
and David Sauter
Peder Knudsen Trophy (top placing husband-wife
team): Sophie, Deb Aronson and Ben Williams
Sturgis Trophy (top placing skipper age 18 or under):
Brian Ritter with crew Sarah Olson and Ian Leonard
Charlie Sauter Trophy (winner of the last race): Rick’s
Cafe Americain, Ryan Malmgren and Kate Rebmann
Fleet 135 Trophy (top placing fleet measured by
combined scores of the top three finishers from each
fleet): Ephraim Yacht Club: Ryan Malmgren/Kate
Rebmann, Jay Lott/David Sauter, Nancy Claypool/Benz
Faget
Fleet 95 Trophy (winner of the Flying Scot Midwest
Singlehanded Championship Regatta, 3 races held August
3, 2012): Jay Lott (4 points)
Century Trophy (top placing boat with no more than two
persons and a combined crew and skipper age over 100):
Sophie, Ben Williams and Deb Aronson
The top five boats in the Flying Scot Midwest District
Championship Regatta (limited to skippers who are
members of the Flying Scot Sailing Association with
principal residence in the Midwest district) were the same
as the top five boats in the Ephraim Regatta overall
standings:
1st Ryan Malmgren and Kate Rebmann, 4 points
Ephraim Yacht Club
2nd Jay Lott and David Sauter, 7 points
Ephraim Yacht Club
3rd Ben Williams and Deb Aronson, 9 points
Clinton Lake Sailing Club
4th Tim Devries and Deb Torgerson, 14 points
Lake Monona Sailing Club
4th Frank and Marianne Gerry, 16 points
Delavan Lake Yacht Club
Series Races
Flying Scot Saturday Series
1st Matt Smith
2nd Jay Lott
3rd Liz Gheorghita
Flying Scot Monday Series
1st Woody Heidler
2nd Teddy Papenthien
3rd Alex Zalar
Laser Sunday Series
1st Ally Dykman
2nd Eric Hoyerman
3rd Teddy Papenthien
Laser Friday Series
1st Ally Dykman 2nd Stefan Peterson
3rd Will Gheorghita
Flying Junior Sunday Series
1st Margaret Gheorghita
2nd Annika Pearson
3rd Abby O’Rourke
Flying Junior Friday Series
1st Isak Peterson
2nd Eric Richter 3rd Megan Bierman
Optimist June Series (all ages)
1st Eric Hoyerman
2nd Joe Murphy
3rd Jake Brooks
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Optimist Blue Fleet Series (under age 12 only)
1st Eric Hoyerman
2nd Kaela Steele
3rd Carmen Graham
Optimist Red Fleet Series (ages 12-15 only) 1st Sydney Richter
2nd Chris Bierman
3rd Ethan Meilinger
Thanks to Race and Regattas chairman Bjorn Hooper, and
to his Race and Regattas committee members: Nancy
Claypool, Michael Smith, and Jeanne Papenthien. And
thanks to the EYC’s hard-working and creative trophy
chairman Carol Claypool, and to our on-location trophy
assistant Marsella Fults!
Buy a Sailboat for Your EYC Junior JAY LOTT
If you have spent much time at the EYC, then you know
Eric Hoyerman is one of our most enthusiastic and
talented junior sailors. Only 11 years old in the summer
of 2012, Eric was almost a constant presence at the EYC,
racing in every sailboat class, frequently winning, and
giving Laser sailors two to four times his age a run for
their money. His smiling, enthusiastic presence added
much to the atmosphere at the EYC.
I know Eric’s parents, Jodi and Rick Hoyerman, are extremely pleased with Eric’s devotion to sailing and the
lessons he is learning from sailing, about the value of
practice and hard work, how to get along with his peers
and seniors, and sportsmanship.
It’s not a coincidence that, in 2011 and 2012, Eric was the
only EYC junior sailor with his own Optimist sailboat.
By providing him with his own boat, Eric’s parents have
sent him a strong signal of support and encouragement,
and ensured that he can always go sailing and racing
when he wants to, not just when EYC boats were
available and when EYC staff could supervise. For 2013,
Eric’s parents purchased a used Laser for him so that he
can continue to develop his skills in a more challenging,
higher-performance boat. So far, for 2013, Eric will be
the only EYC junior with his own Laser kept at the EYC. I have little doubt that the availability of his own Laser
will enable Eric to continue on his fast track to sailing
success.
Sometimes a little extra encouragement and support,
perhaps in the form of a sailboat, is all that’s needed to set
a junior on the road to success and self-confidence. Used
sailboats are relatively inexpensive, and with a little care,
keep their resale value. Used Lasers can be found (often
with trailer, sail and cover) for $800 to $1,200, in good
condition. Used Optimists in good racing condition can
be had for under $1,500. Used Flying Scots in good condition can be found, with sails and trailer, for $3,000
to $4,000.
Keep an eye on the EYC classified ads web page, the
EYC clubhouse bulletin board, your local Craigslist
boats-for-sale classified ads, the United States Optimist
Dinghy Association for sale ads at
http://www.empowered-
sourcing.co.uk/classifieds/pages/search/searchresult.asp?c
id=6b&ItemType=54, the Laser Forum for sale ads at
www.sailingforums.com/forums/Laser_Sales and the Flying Scot Sailing Association’s for sale ads at
http://www.fssa.com/ht/shop/shop-caveat-emptor.htm.
EYC History
The EYC is fortunate to have as members skilled and
dedicated historians Linda and George Carey, who have
published a fascinating history of the EYC entitled “The
Ephraim Yacht Club 1906-2006: Celebrating 100 Years”
Every EYC member should have a copy on his or her
bookshelf. You can learn about the heritage of the EYC,
and you might find some stories and pictures of your
family and friends!
The book also makes a great gift for EYC members and
juniors.
The EYC has copies of the book available for purchase at
$10 each plus $4 shipping. To order,
email [email protected]. The book is also available at
many local book stores in Door County
The EYC Needs your photos
If you have good photos of EYC people or events from
2012, please submit your photos to the EYC. The EYC
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will post the photos in its public online photo archive at
www.flickr.com/photos/ephraimyachtclub/collections.
Your photos may also be used in the Eagle’s Cry.
Do you think that would take too much time? How about
submitting just your three FAVORITE 2012 EYC
photos? We especially like good sailing action photos,
and photos of EYC members and juniors having fun at
various EYC events and activities. We also like older
photos scanned into digital format!
You can submit your photos by e-mail to
[email protected]. If you have too many photos to e-
mail, contact [email protected] to learn alternative
methods to submit your photos.
Please submit your photos! We want to build an EYC photo archive which future generations can look back
on with a smile!
EYC Classified Ads are Back! The EYC is once again featuring classified advertising on
its website! Check out what’s for sale, or place your own
ad to reach the EYC’s members,
at http://eyc.org/classified-advertising/
Ads cost only $10 for 75 words for 6 months. To place an
ad, contact [email protected]
Welcome Aboard!
EYC welcomes the following new members
George and Jwan Arnold
Lemont, IL
Bob and Stacy Cataldo
Cedar Rapids, IA
Children: Gwen, Sophia and Joseph
Tim Davitt and Kelly Marcelle
Evanston, IL
Children: Alec
Will and Erin Enright
DePere, WI
Summer: Baileys Harbor Children: Conor and Claire
Steve and Betsy Hansen
Winnetka, IL
Summer: Egg Harbor
Children: Connor, Nicholas and Drew
Tom and Jennifer Hughes
Elmhurst, IL
Children: Gavin, Quinlan and Aoife
Chet and Lorraine Jankowski
Ballwin, MO Summer: Fish Creek
Rex Kahr
Chicago, IL
Andy and Joan Klimpel
Elm Grove, WI
Children: Katie and Charlie
Brett and Katy Lecy
Fish Creek, WI
Children: Betsy, Will and Emerson
Florri McMillan
Chicago, IL
Summer: Egg Harbor
Dan and Melissa Mielke
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Summer: Sister Bay
Children: Max
Steve and Wendy Minten Fish Creek, WI
Children: Jack, Ken and Charlie
Rob and Sherry Moore
Lake Forest, IL
Summer: Ephraim
Cary and Laura Pennington
Athens, GA
Children: Cardy and Perrin
Bill and Anne Porter Sister Bay, WI
Dack Ragas and Jennifer Klise
Edina, MN
Children: Ben and Teddy
Stan and Dorothy Russell
Tucson, AZ
Summer: Sturgeon Bay
Ben Schallip Trenton, OH
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Dick and Carol Skare
Fish Creek, WI
Children: Courtney and Karin
John and Melissa Sleeting
Algonquin, IL Summer: Sister Bay
Children: Maureen, Allison and Michael
Kurt Starbuck and Roberta Stockman
Winter Springs, FL
Summer: Ellison Bay
George and Kathy Staroselec
Whitefish Bay, WI
Summer: Sister Bay
Steve and Beth Walker Batavia, IL
Children: Isabel, Aidan and Rachel
Rick and April Wegman
Fort Worth, TX
Children: Jack and Lucy
Jake Wilson
Appleton, WI
Kudos to the EYC The EYC is proud to have received these written
compliments in 2012. Help us serve our members better!
If you have feedback about the EYC (whether positive or
negative), please send it to [email protected]
“I just got back from Ephraim, where they held their
107th annual regatta combined with this year’s Flying
Scot Midwest District Championships. Ephraim is an
amazing club, driven by its junior sailing program. For
those of you who have been to the club (they hosted NACs
a few years ago), they barely have room to turn around
on their pier and yet they have more than 400
memberships, which comes out to about 1,000 total
members. I will note here that the permanent population
of Ephraim is 299. Do the math! So for two months in
the summer, Ephraim Yacht Club is a burbling, energized
spot for kids of all ages. They have almost 20 kids hired
to be sailing instructors and most of those kids also help
or compete in the regatta. The whole weekend we did not
see a single person (by that I mean teen or younger)
messing with their phone; kids were swimming off the
club’s float, they were kayaking, they were playing a kind
of ball game, or they were sailing. Too bad I can’t have a
“do over” and spend my youth at Ephraim!” – Ephraim
Regatta competitor
“I wanted to take this opportunity to compliment you on a
phenomenal staff. We have had 3 sons in the program
over the past 8 years. I have watched the program grow.
The EYC’s Director Alex is doing an outstanding job of
managing the staff. Observing from the clubhouse at the
end of a day as the students put all the equipment away
with ease and confidence, you can see the sense of
responsibility in their demeanor. They work together
efficiently. These lessons are learned from a staff of
peers and mentors. What they learn from these fun
responsible motivated young people is invaluable. We
will always be grateful to you, Alex and the entire EYC
staff for helping us shape our children. We are so
fortunate to have such a warm welcoming wholesome
family environment to be a part of with great role
models.” – EYC Parent
“Having returned home after six glorious weeks in Door
County, I have been reflecting on the remarkable
experiences my 9- and 15- year old children have enjoyed
at the Ephraim Yacht Club this summer. Each child was
enrolled in classes; my 9 year old daughter in Level 2 and
my 15 year old son in Advanced Racing. The quality of
instruction is top-notch. They learned a great deal, grew
confident, but were also made aware of what was yet to
learn, motivating them to continue sailing.
The instruction received during course time is reinforced
by a terrific racing program. Students from Level 1 to
Advanced Racing and beyond are encouraged to race,
and they are given the help needed on race days to make
racing seem possible even to kids who come from non-
sailing families. Indeed, it is this inclusiveness that
characterizes the club and its youth programs. A very
well organized series of junior and teen activities,
ranging from mini putt excursions to picnics and
organized games to boating excursions, turns a group of
students in various lessons into a community of EYC kids.
The club encourages kids enrolled in lessons and the
children of members to make the clubhouse and dock
their home away from home. My 15 year old spent most
of his summer sailing, playing ping-pong, windsurfing
and swimming off of the EYC dock; under my supervision,
my 9 year old also enjoyed many hours swimming,
playing on the floating dock, and just hanging out with
friends.
Many thanks…you have created something truly
special.” – EYC Parent
“Just a note to say what a stellar job your staff does with
the lessons. My sons are in their first session this
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summer, and love it. Moreover, the quickness with which
you get kids out on the water sailing is impressive–a
fearlessness is instilled in these young sailors. Thank you
so much–and keep up the great work!” – EYC Parent
“Consider this a rave review of your star performance!
Rob, thank you for sharing your sailing skills with us. We
enjoyed the week of sailing lessons with you. You gave us
a good starting point, and we intend to continue our
pursuit of sailing from here.” – EYC adult beginner
students
“My wife and I wanted to say we really enjoyed the adult
beginner lessons we took last week from Woody, and
enjoyed meeting and getting to know him, and our
classmates. We were anxious to try out our rigging and
sailing skills, and that we enjoyed taking out the White
Whale again on Saturday with a couple of family
members–with some assistance rigging and de-rigging
from the able dock crew. We are only up for a few more
weekends, but plan to be down to the EYC to keep in
practice on the rigging, sailing and
docking. Congratulations on all the enthusiasm and
smooth operations. We look forward to meeting more
people over time.” – EYC adult beginner students and
new members
“We would like to thank Brian Ritter for teaching our
grandson, Liam Sullivan, in the Beginning Sailing Group
this July. Brian inspired Liam! He truly enjoyed having
him as an instructor! He learned a lot. ,As you know, he
had never been sailing, or on a sail boat, so it was really
a great experience for him. The sailing program you
have is so beneficial to these young folks. They have a
great time, learn so much, and meet a wonderful group of
instructors and kids. Liam was so very proud the day he got to Skipper! And he really had fun the day he went out
to Horseshoe Island. Thank you so very much for
everything.” – EYC grandparent
501(c)(3) Questions and Answers
The EYC is fortunate to be qualified as a 501(c)(3) public
charity. But with the advantages of that status come some
responsibilities too. Here are some questions and answers
about the EYC’s tax-advantaged status.
Q: What does it mean that the EYC has “501(c)(3)”
status?
A: The EYC is qualified as a charity under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Furthermore, the
EYC has been granted “public charity” status by the IRS.
Q: What are the advantages to the EYC of 501(c)(3)
public charity status?
A: The chief advantage is that donations to the EYC are
tax-deductible. This is a tremendous help to the EYC
when raising funds. EYC donors have many choices
when deciding where to give, and can give more to the
EYC because they can receive a corresponding deduction.
Q: How long has the EYC been a 501(c)(3) public
charity?
A: As of March 31, 2004.
Q: Hasn’t the EYC always been a not-for-profit
organization?
A: Since 1938, the EYC has been a Wisconsin “non-
stock” corporation, which is legalese meaning “not-for-
profit.” However, not all not-for-profit organizations are
charities eligible for 501(c)(3) status.
Q: Why did the EYC apply for 501(c)(3) status?
A: In the late 1990s, some members of the EYC realized
that the EYC had been operating for many decades in a
way which met the requirements for 501(c)(3) status. The
EYC’s board of directors approved seeking 501(c)(3)
status, volunteers and professional advisors prepared a
lengthy and complicated application, and the status was
granted.
Q: Are many other yacht clubs qualified under section
501(c)(3)?
A: No, very few yacht clubs are eligible.
Q: What makes the EYC special, among yacht clubs?
A: EYC membership is non-exclusive (all applicants for
membership are admitted). The EYC does not have non-
charitable operations which are characteristic of other
yacht clubs, such as a restaurant, bar, fuel, transient slips,
swimming pool, etc. The EYC’s slips are available to
boats which are part of the EYC’s racing classes, which
furthers the EYC’s purpose of promoting racing. The
EYC offers lesson scholarships to students with financial
need. The EYC maintains a very large fleet of sailboats
for all members to race and sail for free, and for use in
lessons. Thus, the EYC’s purpose and operations are
similar to community sailing centers such as the
Milwaukee Community Sailing Center or Boston’s
Community Boating, Inc., both of which are 501(c)(3)
qualified.
Q: What is the EYC’s “purpose,” anyway?
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A: See the first page of the EYC’s by-laws
at www.eyc.org/member-info. In short, the EYC’s
purpose is to provide sailing education and free use of
sailing equipment; and to promote amateur sailing
competition, safe water sports, good sportsmanship, and
responsible uses of the marine environment.
Q: But the EYC also has a substantial social component.
I don’t see that in the by-laws.
A: As with any membership organization, a major benefit
of EYC membership is socializing with fellow members.
The EYC’s social aspect is the essential glue which holds
it together. However, only a tiny fraction of the EYC’s
annual expenditures go towards social events. So long as
those social events are net fundraisers, then those events
are supporting the EYC’s charitable purpose, and should
not jeopardize our 501(c)(3) status.
Q: Wait, what? The EYC’s social events are fundraisers?
A: Yes. The Commodore’s Party, the EYC’s biggest
party of the year, raises thousands of dollars for the EYC.
The Bratfest, funded and hosted by the Klein family,
results in a major donation by the Kleins to the EYC
every year. Even EYC events for which no admission is
charged have a fundraising aspect. For example, at the
2012 Opening Social, members participated in an auction
to name an EYC sailboat, and the winning bid was $575,
far more than the expense of hosting the party.
Q: I was not aware the EYC did so much fund-raising.
A: The EYC receives many thousands of dollars every
year in cash and in-kind donations. In 2006-2008, the
EYC raised over a quarter million dollars to build the pier
extension, improve the pier, and almost completely
rebuild the clubhouse. Without 501(c)(3) status, raising
that much money would have been much more difficult,
or impossible. The EYC has raised almost $70,000 in
2012 to purchase a fleet of eighteen 420-class sailboats,
and many thousands of dollars more in additional
donations. Without these generous donors, the EYC’s
membership fees and tuition fees would be significantly
higher, the EYC’s fleet would be smaller, our facilities
would deteriorate, and the EYC’s membership would be
smaller.
Q: Are there any drawbacks to the EYC’s 501(c)(3)
status?
A: The drawbacks are minor compared to the fund-
raising leverage which is afforded to the EYC. The EYC
must be careful to continue to spend its money and serve
its members in a way which complies with the
requirements of section 501(c)(3), or else the EYC risks
losing 501(c)(3) status.
Q: Is the EYC at risk of losing its 501(c)(3) status?
A: The EYC’s officers believe the EYC’s operations and
finances comply with the requirements of Section
501(c)(3). However, the IRS could choose to challenge
the EYC’s 501(c)(3) status at any time. The EYC files an
annual Federal tax return which is subject to IRS scrutiny
(although as a not-for-profit organization, the EYC does
not pay Federal income taxes). Furthermore, the IRS
periodically reviews the status of all 501(c)(3) charities.
Q: What do we need to do to keep our 501(c)(3) status?
A: We need to remember how valuable our 501(c)(3)
status is to us, and make sure that our operations –
especially our social events – continue to conform with,
and support, our 501(c)(3) charitable purpose
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EYC wishes to express its condolences to the families of these members who are no longer with us.
Harry Frank
Kurt Schultz
Luke Sheets
