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Happenings
August Board Meeting
Wednesday, 6:30
August 3
North Cruise
August 8—21
Cruise to Ganges Marina
August 19– 21
Cruise to Garrison Bay
August 26-28
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
august 2011
COMMODORE’ S CORNER
Our intermittent summer arrived in ―Bristol Fashion‖ for the
4th of July and Port Ludlow events. However, while
participants agreed the Sucia trip was a great time, the
weather was less than stellar.
Meanwhile, the 4th of July had clear, sunny skies. It was an
excellent venue for Judy Welker and her Lopez Island
Yacht Club Drill Team to show islanders another ―Diorama
of Pageantry‖.
Judy’s idea for this year’s parade entry had sailboats, sign
holders, walking buoy markers and human propelled dolphins
on three-wheeled carts. Sailing down Lopez Road, the well
coordinated LIYC participants’ enthusiasm was a big hit with
parade watchers and judges. The team’s costumes, signs,
decorating and marching brought home the ―Best of Theme
Award”.
LIYC member Susan Patty captured the spirit of the event
with her LIYC parade photos. Those photos were so close, it
appeared she was in the road. Since press photographer
Shanley Lett was in the parade, I am sure some of Susan’s
dramatic photos will be in the ―Year in Review‖ slide show.
LIYC members agreed Sucia Island and the surrounding area
is beautiful, and they had a great time. But, during that first
afternoon, the sunny weather changed to rain. Most
participants tied to a cable mooring line after arriving in
beautiful surroundings and great weather. However, new
LIYC member Ted Sanchez threw out an anchor on his re-
cently acquired sailboat. He arrived with 20-year Lopezian
and former high school classmate, Dennis Penzel. Blakely
Island donuts arrived on Duane Bordvick’s boat to energize
the group. Then it was off to the island for sightseeing and a
hike. Later, a smattering of rain drops were a portend of
things to come, and everyone headed bad to the anchorage for
a progressive boat-to-boat cocktail, munchies and
conversation party. Continued on page 3
North cruise—2011
Beginning Monday, August 8
Ending with the regular schedule cruise to Ganges, August 19-21
Details are still being finalized but the tentative schedule includes: Montague Harbour, Nanaimo, crossing
the Strait of Georgia to Secret Cove, Squirrel Cove, Desolation Sound, Priddeaux Haven and/or Melanie
Cove, Refuge Cove, Genoa Bay or ?, then on to Ganges.
Note: Anyone interested in participating or providing input, get your name on the infor-
mation distribution list by emailing Rear Commodore Duane Bordvick
.
CRUISE TO GANGES MARINA
August 19-21
Friday: Potluck Finger Food Social Hour on the docks,
then dinner on your own
Saturday: Ganges Famous Farmers’ Market or lots of
other things to do. Group Dinner 7:00 pm.
Call NOW to make your own reservations. Be sure to
mention you’re with the LIYC group. Call (250) 537-
5242
Also, please call Rear Commodore Duane Bordvick to
let him know if you’d like to attend the group dinner on
Saturday night. (Details to follow via email.)
360-468-3152 or email [email protected]
CRUISE TO
GARRISON BAY
August 26-28
Watch for details
coming soon via email
Questions? Call Gary
Zerbst 468-4544 or
Continued from Cover Page
It rained all night and Saturday morning Sam Beller used his “taxi” dinghy to bring participants to “Kinship” for a brunch of lox, bagels, melon, orange juice and Bloody Mary’s.
Sparkling weather returned for the Port Ludlow cruise. The Strait of Juan de Fuca was calm and there were clear sight lines all the way across the water. All participants travelled under a beautiful blue sky.
On Friday evening, members of the Port Ludlow Yacht Club invited us to their “Wreck House” for introductions, drinks and conversation. The members were delightful hosts. We talked about sailing and cruising, ate a lot of their popcorn, and used the opportunity to pose for pictures while exchanging burgees. We were also invited to use their club house deck for our potluck finger food buffet.
I learned that standing between David Welker and Duane Bordvick has real advantages. David expertly carried the conversation about sailing. So the Port Ludlow members thought we all were sailors. And, Duane is so smooth he sounds like an ambassador. So, they also thought everyone on Lopez Island was smooth. As an added benefit, both David and Duane are tall. If the bar bill had been presented, I wouldn’t have even been noticed. I also like to stand next to Jim Lett, Russ Johnson and Sam Beller (for the same reason). Later our small but boisterous group of eight had a very enjoyable dinner at the Port Ludlow Inn and Resort Fireside Restaurant.
Saturday afternoon, we drank margaritas on Russ and Jonelle Johnson’s boat “Sea Biscuit”. Jonelle grew the fresh strawberries for the drinks. I mention this because Russ and Jonelle will be carrying a blender on their boat for all future cruises.
The weather was perfect for an outdoor wedding. We watched from our boats as a wedding party gathered across the water at the totem pole point. Even though our group wasn’t invited to the reception, we toasted the bride and groom.
That evening, we used the tented space overlooking the marina for a great barbecue potluck. The canvas framed the view of the boats below and the houses across the bay. As the sun set, the breeze dropped as well. We watched the light fade over the marina, and the back-lighted snow covered Olympic Mountains became center stage.
The wedding reception was going strong at 10:30 pm as Diana and I retired for the evening. We were around the corner from the festivities and couldn’t hear the partying, so went right to sleep. Later, I felt as though we were part of the event when someone threw all the empty party bottles in the dumpster at 2:39 in the morning.
Maybe rain at Sucia has its moments. Jerry
ANOTHER SUNNY DAY FOR THE FISHERMAN BAY RAFT-UP
<Jonelle Johnson, Carole White, Judy Welker and Lynn Hall on the domino table.
Jamie Stephens, Cathy Mecray, Lauren Stephens, Judy Welker, Duane Bordvick and Commodore Jerry Hancock.
Duane Bordvick, Dave Welker, Gayl Beller, Lisa Cram and Bill Pugerude share appetizers.
Bill Diller and > Mary Davis
arrive for the festivities.
SUPPORT GOES BOTH WAYS
“Dear LIYC, We received your note about continuing to advertise in your newsletter. We definitely want to continue. It has been very valuable. We get quite a few calls from members who see us in your newsletter and to top it off they have all been VERY nice folks !! Lauren, San Juan Canvas”
This nice note from San Juan Canvas shows the importance of supporting our local businesses, especially those that support US by advertising in our LIYC newsletter. Be sure to tell them that you saw their name in our “Newsline” and that you appreciate their continued support.
USCG ALERT: SHOALING IN SWINOMISH CHANNEL
Numerous soundings of shoaling in the Swi-nomish Channel have been reported, primar-ily from the south entrance, north to the vi-cinity of LaConner. Some depths have been reported as two (2) feet less than the charted depths. Some of the shoaling is near the center of this narrow waterway. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the channel. We also remind boaters to monitor the tides closely (the controlling depth for the channel is less than 5.5—6 feet.)
Source: Coast Guard Auxiliary
LIYC EARNS THANK YOUS
From the Lopez Island Family Resource Center:
Dear Yacht Club Members,
Thank you so much for your generous donation to the sailing program. Your dona-tion will allow six Lopez kids who need schol-arships to attend the sailing classes. We have lots of signups this year. Should be a good one. Thanks for your support.
Sincerely, Celia
Editor’s Note: LIYC members donated an additional $690.50 to support LIFRC’s Youth Sailing Program when they paid their annual dues for 2011.
From Lopez Island Fireworks:
Special thanks to LIYC volunteers, Jim Lett, Dick Reiswig, Russ and Jonelle Johnson, and Sam and Gayl Beller who canvassed boats in Fisherman Bay and at the IMC docks on the evening of July Fourth. The volunteers collected over $800 in support of the fabulous Lopez sland Fireworks displays.
88th STRAIGHT WIN FOR LIYC PARADERS
LIYC’s entry into the an-nual Fourth of July Parade took top hon-ors (Best of Theme) for
the 8th straight year. Masterminded by Judy Welker, the entry in-cluded boats, motorized vehicles and dancing sea creatures.
Also, impres-sive, we had so many members and friends who volunteered in numerous capacities to help put the Lopez Island Yacht Club once again in the July Fourth history books and to cheer us on from the sidelines. Con-gratulations to all !
Pictures by Susan Patty and “Newsline” Staff
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Ted and Susan Sanchez and Philip and Bonnie Henault have completed require-
ments for membership in the Lopez Island Yacht Club.
Please welcome them (and introduce your-selves) at one of our upcoming events.
SUNNY SKIES AND SMOOTH WATERS MARKED THE LIYC
CRUISE TO PORT LUDLOW
Judy Welker, Joe Golberg, guest Robin,
Commodore Jerry Hancock, Dave Welker,
and Duane Bordvick
Diana and Jerry Hancock and Dave Welker
UPDATE FROM THE THORNTONS: At
last report on July 20th, Joe and Judy in the “Judith
L” had been “stuck” in Auke Bay, Alaska. They had
been waiting for about a week for parts and the me-
chanic to install them. (Fish boats take priority over
pleasure craft.)
Luckily, the fishing has been good and Judy seems
pleased with her catch, just in time for dinner.
<< BBQ Pit
Master Russ
Johnson
>> Port
Ludlow
Yacht
Photos by
Duane and
Audrey
Bordvick
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