Happenings

March Board Meeting

Wednesday, 6:30

March 2

March General Membership

Meeting

Wednesday

March 16

Commodore

Jerry Hancock 468-3871

Vice Commodore

Diana Hancock 468-3871

Rear Commodore

Duane Bordvick 468-3152

Secretary

Gayl Beller 468-2977

Treasurer

Judy Welker 468-4007

Trustees

Dave Welker 468-4007

Bill White 468-3408

Chaplain

Bob Maxson 468-4859

Historian

Patty Maxson 468-4859

July Fourth Float Chair(s)

Bill White and Judy Welker

Reciprocal Chair

Dave Welker 468-4007

“Newsline” Editor Shanley Lett 468-3990

march 2011

COMMODORE’ S CORNER The February meeting featured a great program by Mike and

Barbara Morey, who also served as hosts. The fresh flower

arrangements on the tables gave us a hint of spring and the

slides showing the Moorings sailing adventures left us all

ready to pack for warmer climes. Mike ended his program

with a slide of a snowy landscape and the caption, “Back to

Reality”.

As I write this, snow is definitely our reality. A shifting wind

from the north is creating white caps on Fisherman Bay, and

snow covered boats are peppering downwind vessels with

white powder.

While it might seem like a good time to throw another log on

the fire, it is an even better time to get on board for Lopez

Island Yacht Club’s cruising destinations.

This past meeting, Rear Commodore Duane Bordvick in-

troduced a great schedule of cruising events. Duane also

enlisted the aid of longtime sailor Gary Zerbst to schedule

close to home sailing destinations. Gary passed out sailboat

cruising questionnaires.

All members are welcome and encouraged to participate in

new cruising adventures. If you are a sailor, contact Gary at

468-4544 for a questionnaire.

And, look for the Rear Commodore’s Cruising Sign-up

Boards at the March 16th potluck meeting.

Speaking of the March 16th meeting, and in keeping with the

current weather situation, we have planned a program featur-

ing a video entitled “Cruising North to Southeast Alaska”.

The video explores the best of British Columbia’s magnifi-

cent sights on the way up the Inside Passage, and includes an

in-depth look at what can be seen and experienced in this

great waterway: bears, sea otters, eagles, whales, salmon

runs, shrimping and crabbing in the wild.

Don’t miss this exciting adventure. Hope to see you there!!

Jerry

MARCH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

March 16, 2011 at the Islander

6:00 pm—Social Hour

7:00—Potluck Dinner and Program

Join your hosts Jerry and Diana Hancock For an exciting video

“Cruising North to Southeast Alaska”

Bring a main dish, side, salad or dessert to share and your own

plates and eating utensils. Beverages may be purchased in the

Islander Lounge.

Questions? Call Jerry or Diana at 360-468-3871

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Check out the tear-out page 2011 Cruising & Activity Schedule

In this issue and mark your calendars So you don’t miss any of the fun events !!!

NEW APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR LIYC MEMBERSHIP

Leonard and Thea Schifter were introduced at the

February General Membership meeting. The Schifters

own a 23’ Sunrunner Baylief.

Dale and Sharon Wheatley have also applied for LIYC

membership. The Wheatleys own a 24’ Pacific Dol-

phin sailing vessel Tiare.

Please welcome them at our next yacht club event.

WHERE’S OUR BURGEE NOW?

Mike Morey presents the Lopez Island

Yacht Club burgee to Tina Chinnery, Man-

ager of the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van

Dyke Island in the British Virgin Islands on

a recent cruise on his Moorings catamaran.

“Seaworthy” Magazine is free with

your BoatUS membership. Email let-

tos@rockisland.com for details.

FEBRUARY’S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING was standing room only until more

tables and chairs could be brought in—one of the biggest crowds ever for a February

meeting, when a large percentage of our members are usually travelling or off island.

SPECIAL THANKS

To

Mike and Barbara Morey

For

Hosting and Presenting the

sunny Mexico program,

Cruising the Sea of Cortez

Doug and Barbara Allan

< Bob Myhr

and Past

Commo-

dore Bill

White

3 more Past

Commo-

dores: Rod

Duncan,

Bill Puge-

rude and

Jim Lett >>

Joan Long, Nancy Butte, Glenda and Bill Pugerude, and Jim Ghinazzi

2011 Cruising & Activity Schedule (Distances are in NM one-way from Fish. Bay entrance)

• Dates in RED are Traditional YC Cruises • Dates in BLUE are bonus Ze-man Cruises tailored for

sailboats and anchoring -- but all boats are welcome May 6-8 Opening Day at Lopez Islander Resort w/Friday Harbor Sailing Club May 28-30 Prevost Harbor, Stuart Is. (15mi.-featuring SPAM carving) June 4 Flat Point - Clam Fest Pot Luck & N. Cruise Planning June 11-12 Blind Bay, Shaw Is. (6 mi - Anchor far S. end of Bay) June 17-19 Commodores Cruise to Victoria, Harbourside Marina & Hotel (25 mi.)

July 4 Parade associated activities July 9 Fisherman Bay Raft-Up July 15-17 Matia Is. (19.3 mi.) And/or Echo Bay, Sucia Is. (+2 mi.) July 22-24 Port Ludlow Marina and Resort (43 mi.) August 19-21 Ganges Marina, Salt Spring Is. (31 mi.) August 27-28 Garrison Bay, San Juan Is. (16 mi.) August North Cruise (Planning begins at Flat Point Clam Fest) September 9-11 Reid Harbor, Sturat Is. (15 mi.); Sidney Customs (+11mi.); Sidney Spit (+2.2mi.) September 23-25 Rosario Crab Feed w/Fri. Har. Sailing Club (8.5 mi.)

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Call Islander Resort for moorage (468-2233)

• Lopez Islander Resort is offering up to 3 nights

moorage for $19.95 (any length & includes power + 2 drink tickets!) Space is limited-call early 468-2233

• The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is joining the fun

• Friday, all members are invited to potluck hors d’oeuvres & a pre-celebration Happy Hour

• Saturday is Games, Boat Racing, Open Boat tours,

Awards & a fabulous dinner. More info to come.

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Be sure to mention you are with LIYC group

• 31 NM away, this full service marina is located at the small but lively town of Ganges; brimming with abundant shopping, eating, drinking and entertainment options

• Friday we will have an informal boat-to-boat happy hour with pot-luck appetizers. If you’re

still hungry afterwards, head to town for dinner.

• Saturday evening is open right now, but I’m looking for a group dinner opportunity

• Head to the heart of Town on Saturday

for the famous Ganges Farmer's Market, a must see

• If Golf is your game you can tee off on either of the island's two golf courses, both within a 10 minute taxi ride

• Salt Spring Island has plenty of other sight-seeing opportunities and rental cars are available

• Tentatively, this Ganges cruise will be timed to be either at the beginning or end of the North Cruise.

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