Happenings

June Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 4

Flat Point Clam Fest

Sunday, June 8

Commodore’s Cruise to

Victoria—June 13—15

Vanguard Regatta

Saturday, June 21

Commodore

Jim Ghinazzi 468-4292

Vice Commodore

Doug Cram 468-4877

Rear Commodore

Lane Langford 468-4581

Secretary, Julie Duncan 468-2161

Treasurer, Sam Beller 468-2977

Trustees

Diana Hancock 468-3871

Duane Bordvick 468-3152

Membership Chair

Gayl Beller 468-2977

Web Wench Judy Welker 468-4007

Reciprocal Chair

Dave Welker 468-4007

Sailing Chair

Russ Johnson 468-2655

“Newsline” Editor

Shanley Lett 468-3990

june 2014

COMMODORE’ S CORNER

Hi, fellow yachtsmen,

Things are really cooking now, especially clam chowder.

Plan to join the fun at our annual “Clam Fest”. This year on

Sunday, June 8th at Flat Point. A big, big thank you to

Barbara Rydberg for sponsoring the event. Lane has been

working diligently setting up the event for us, and it looks

like his request for not only good weather but great weather

is on tap. Speaking of “tap”, Brian is cooking up some very

special beer to go along with the clam chowder. This is a pot-

luck, so don’t forget your plates, utensils, food to share, and

an appetite.

The Commodore’s Cruise is almost here as well, June 13th

through June 15th, in Victoria, B.C. At this writing there are

10 vessels and 36 people planning to attend. I am very hope-

ful that the weather will be just as great. (Maybe I should ask

Lane to take care of that part.) I have had a tremendous

amount of help putting this together from Gayl Beller and

friends. There is still time, not a lot, to get your reservations

in. See the reservations information below. Dinner at

Pescatores promises to be awesome. Please let Gayl know

your dinner choice if you plan to attend. Gayl has sent out

the schedule of events and dinner reservations form. I am

planning to have a great time. Come and join the fun. Safe

boating to and from Victoria. Be mindful of the full moon

and minus tides. For those of us who need to check in at

Customs, they have moved the facility. Online, go to

gvha.ca/m_customs.php, to see the new location.

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority reservations:

Thora Brooks, Lead Dock Crew/Reservations

(250) 383-8326, ext 243

P.S. For the Commodore’s Cruise, the Greater Victoria Har-

bour Authority is offering us a $35 per night flat rate for ves-

sels up to 57’, including power and taxes. Mention this when

you check in. Hoo-rah! Continued on Page 3

.

FLAT POINT CLAM FEST

Flat Point Longhouse

Sunday June 8, 2014

Noon

Bring a potluck item to share and your own plates, utensils, and bev-

erages. Clam chowder and Brian’s famous beer will be provided.

PLEASE RESPECT THE 10 MPH SPEED LIMIT AFTER TURNING ON TO NELSON LANE

COMMODORES’ CRUISE TO VICTORIA

June 13, 14, 15, 2014

See Commodore’s Corner on Cover Page for

Reservation info, Customs info and Schedule of Events on pg 3.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR LIYC’s 2014

SAILING EVENTS:

June 21 Vanguard Regatta

July 19 Rodman Duncan Memorial Bar-to-Bar Race

August 23 Lopez Cup

Contact Russ Johnson for additional information and to reserve your spot.

COMMODORE’S CORNER, continued

Jim Lett, at our last board meeting before the summer boating activities, put out a general plea for folks to

step up and help with collecting donations for the world famous “Lopez Island Fireworks Show”. Please con-

sider taking an hour or two on the 4th of July to help in this very worthwhile activity. You may ask “world

famous”? Well, yes. Just last year I talked to folks that were here from Europe to see them. Please contact

Jim as soon as you can.

A reminder to check out the online calendar, and plan to attend as many events as you can. So, finish getting

your boats ready, your life jackets checked, your engines or sails ready. Don’t forget to check your signaling

devices, flares, etc., oh, and horns. Good thing I checked my horn, it didn’t work from the lower helm.

We still have a few opportunities for you to help out by hosting a cruise event. Contact Lane to offer your ser-

vices.

See you on the water. Jim

COMMODORE’S CRUISE TO VICTORIA

CUSTOMS INFO

The Customs Dock in Victoria has moved. The float is now located at Raymur Point, between Fisherman’s

Wharf and the Coast Harborside Hotel marina. For map and other information see

Www.victoriaharbour.org/m_customs.php

Schedule of events

Questions, contact Gayl Beller

Friday the 13th with a Full Moon:

5:30 Appetizers on the dock hosted by Commodore Jim BYOB

Superstitions Quiz and Prizes

PICK UP YOUR PACKET OF INFORMATION

6:30 Potluck on the dock—Bring a dish to share and your own place settings and chairs

Saturday:

Breakfast, lunch on your own. Explore Victoria with LIYC friends. See Info Packet

5:30 Dinner at Pescatores—Make your Menu Selections by 6/10/14

Sunday:

8:00 Happy Fathers’ Day morning coffee, special beverages and pastries hosted by Commodore Jim

OPENING DAY 2014 weather

had something for everyone—wind,

downpours, sun, even a rainbow. And,

of course, there was plenty of food and

drink.

Special thanks to Doug

and Lisa Cram for

hosting another fun

event!

< Dena Avgeres, Glenda Pugerude and

Ingrid Johnson.

>> Brian Krantz and Dick Reiswig.

Below left—Sam and Gayl Beller won

the prize for dressing in the black and

white party theme.

Below right—More food! Rob McNeil,

Doug Cram, Arlene Sund, Duane

Bordvick, Jim Lett and guest Robin.