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Est. 1877

Frostbiters!Who says it’s too cold to sail? Any given Sunday,

you’ll find the “Frost Biters” out sailing on inter-

club dinghies. Here they are on March 7.

Dear Fellow Members:

April is the first full month of Spring.Hopefully, the weather gods willcooperate so that sailing and boatingseason can have an early start this year.Launch season is under way so pleasecooperate with Yardmaster Miles Blissto ensure our boats “get splashed”without incident.

Thanks to the Women’s Association for sponsoring and funding thecost of our new Clubhouse sound system, and the TechnologyCommittee for the installation. It is truly a much neededenhancement to our Clubhouse atmosphere.

February and March were again banner months for both ala carteand private party dining at RYC. In order for our wait staff toprovide us with the great service we have come to expect, pleasemake your dining reservations well in advance!

Committee Chairs are reminded to contact Clubhouse ManagerCynthia Rushlaw immediately to make arrangements for theircommittee’s Compass photo.

The Facilities Committee is finalizing our dredging plans for theentrance to our basin which will hopefully be performed beforeMemorial Day.

At its last meeting, the Board agreed to “partner” with the U.S.Power Squadron and the Otetiana Council of the Boy Scouts topromote the Sea Scout project, a very worthy effort.

Mark you calendars and make your reservations for the Children’sEaster Brunch on Saturday, April 10, featuring a special appearanceby none other than the EASTER BUNNY! At the same time, reserveyour place for our Annual Easter Brunch on April 11, with twoseatings at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm.

A reminder that the Fast Ferry is due to arrive before the end ofApril. Please plan on welcoming it at our Fast Ferry Party on May 1.

Welcoming Spring after another long winter, best wishes to all foranother fun filled and safe boating season at RYC.

Michael S. RayCommodore

Commodore’s Message

Eight BellsThe Club lowered the

flag to half-mastin honor of members Thomas O. Miller

andErma Roemer

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Log Contributions…Your articles, information,announcements and photos arewelcome for submission to The Log.The deadline for the May Log isFriday, April 23.

Please e-mail submissions to CherylRay (mray@rochester.rr.com) orShelly Dinan (shelydee@aol.com),fax to 264-1591, or mail to CherylRay. We reserve the right to edit.The Log is also available on ourwebsite, RochesterYC.com.

LYRA Hosts NeededDo you want to rent your houseduring the week of LYRA (weekof July 26, 2004)? If you areinterested, please contact GeneAngelidis at 342-3722.

The Board of Directors invites you to

the 2004

RYC Commodore’s Ball

Saturday, May 15, 2004

6 p.m. Reception

7:30 p.m. Dinner

featuring

Elegant dining and dancing

with music by Vintage

$60 pp, includes champagne and wine.

Kindly make reservations by

calling the Club at 342-5511.

RYC Board of DirectorsMeeting • March 18, 2004

Meeting HighlightsCommodore Michael Ray asked for amoment of silence in remembrance of ourpast members Erma Roemer and ThomasMiller.

The Treasurer presented a very positivereport of $139,000 profit for the threemonths ended February 29, 2004, $17,000over budget. Ala carte meals served thisFebruary were 1,977 versus 1,217 a yearago. Monies were approved for newtables and chairs for the outside patioand deck areas.

Facilities Chair Jake North reported theEast Basin project is proceeding and anadditional $25,000 was approved forfurther enhancements to that area.

Frank D'Aurizio requested a partnershipbetween RYC, the Power Squadron andthe Otetiana Council of Boy Scouts tosupport the Sea Scouts. RYC will providemeeting and training facilities andvolunteers. The Board unanimouslyapproved this venture.

The Commodore thanked Women’sAssociation President Betsy Leipold fortheir financial support for the downstairssound system installed by Kurt Karshickand the Communications/TechnologyCommittee.

Facilities Chair Jake North reported aquote for the dredging of the opening ofthe basin had been obtained and finalpermits should be forthcoming soon.

Log Editor Cheryl Ray requestedsubmission of photographs for the LOG.

Entertainment Committee Chair LisaPolsky reminded all of the Commodore’sBall on May 15.

Junior Yacht Club Chair Bill Nortonreported on four new members and thestart of the high school sailing programwith regattas planned.

Club Cruise Chairs Peggy and DaveBraitsch reported on the planneditinerary this summer.

Webmaster Kirk Simpson reported themenus are now on the website with raceresults to also be posted for review.

Placement of the playground is still underreview by the Board.

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CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE: Rare Opportunity….44' RelianceSloop Phantom. Lightly used, meticulouslymaintained. Freshwater only sailboat. Fast,sea kindly…call 654-8213.

FOR SALE: Items in excellent condition –MAN OVERBOARD MODULE: MOM 9, withmounting hardware $500.ANCHOR: Danforth 22#, with 10’ chain and160’ nylon line, $115.COOKER, STERN RAIL: 9’ x 17’, Force 10, withmount, $120.WINCH HANDLES (2): Barient, ratchet $55 &Barient standard $25.GENOA TRACK CARS (2): Schaeffer $45 eachOTHER GEAR: cleats, blocks, sheets, life vests,safety harnesses, pumps and other items.Call Paul or Maryann Haas, 342-3659.

Lunch Wed.–Sun. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Dinner Wed. – Thur. 6 p.m.–9 p.m.Fri. 5 p.m.–10 p.m.Sat. 6 p.m.–9 p.m.Sun. 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Bar Tuesday 5 – 11 p.m.Wed. – Thur. 11 a.m.–11 p.m.Fri & Sat. 11 a.m.–MidnightSun. Noon–10 p.m.

RYC Restaurant & Bar Hours April and May

NOTE: The Club is closed on Mondays. The bar only is open Tuesday evenings.

Please make reservations & let us know what time you want to be seated

Lunch at theRYC Captain’s Table

is Catching On!Join your friends, flag officersand directors for lunch at theCaptain’s Table any Thursday

beginning at noon.

Smokin’

Cigar Aficionado magazine’s current issue features this photo of RYC members, RogerHall, left, and Bob Fess photographed during the Club’s Memorial Day festivities lastSpring. This is boating on Lake Ontario at its finest! Close but ……………!

Women’s Association

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RYC Women’s Association Presents:

RYC’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

(for children ages 10 and under)

Saturday, April 10

Party starts in the upstairs dining roomwhere children will visit with the Easter Bunny and decorate eggs.

Later, weather permitting, an Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the

White House lawn with lots of hidden eggs, filled with candy and surprises.

Return to the Club for a Special Easter Buffet.

Remember: Bring an Easter Basket for the Egg Hunt!

Call RYC for reservations by Wed, April 7

SAVE THE DATE…JUNE 9, 2004

RYCWA Trip to Hurd OrchardsFeaturing Lunch Served at the Farm

• Flower Arranging and Demonstration

• Learn how the business was started and has grown

• Shop in the rustic gift shop filled with jams, jellies, dried flower arrangements, beautiful china and linens

To reserve your place, send a check for $20payable to Katherine Lasser,

25 Tuxford Road, Pittsford, NY 14534.

Sign up now to reserve your place!

Spring LuncheonAt CCR

Join CCR members for a “Get Acquainted” Lunch.

Learn about the history of the Country Club of Rochester

followed by a tour.

Wednesday, April 7, 2004

11:30 Social / Cash Bar12:00 Luncheon

Cream of Asparagus SoupChicken Champagne

Served with Mushrooms and Artichokesaccompanied by a Wild Rice Pilaf

Fresh Fruit Tarte

$20 per person. Charged to member accountGuests are welcome!

Plan to meet at CCR, 2935 East Ave.

Please make reservations by calling RYC at 342-5511 by Thursday, April 1.

Easter Buffet

Sunday, April 11RYC Clubhouse

Seating times10:30 am. and 1 p.m.

Adults: $13.95Children 6 -12: $7.50

Children 5 & under: free

Reservations are a must! Call 342-5511

Silver Anniversaryof the

RYC Women’s Association Annual Bus Trip(Celebrating 25 Years Maryann Haas, Tour Coordinator)

to the

Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake, CanadaWed., Sept. 8, 2004

featuring“PAL JOEY”

Royal George Theatre• 2 pm show“PAL JOEY” written by John O’Hara with music by Richard Rodgers, takes place in Chicago in the ‘30s.A good-hearted girl gets dumped for a wealthy older married woman by a womanizing young night-club singer. This is a Broadway classic, with a great score that includes “I Could Write a Book” and“Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.” Should be another fun musical in this comfortable theatre.

Costs:Transportation & Theatre • $78 (taxes included)

OrTransportation, Theatre, Gourmet Luncheon Pkg. • $96 (taxes & gratuities)

Gourmet Luncheon: NOON at The Gate House, Ristorante Giardino

Reservation Policy for 2004: Call Maryann Haas, 342-3659. Open to MEMBERS ONLY, with FULL PAYMENT, by MAY 8, 2004.

Make CHECK to MARYANN HAAS, and send it to her at 254 OAKRIDGE DR., ROCHESTER, NY, 14617.

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Postcard from the Past…

– Courtesy of RYC Historian John Ochs

This handsome structure is actually the third building to serve as the RYCClubhouse. It was located on the eastside of the river near the U.S. CoastGuard Station.

Learn more about our Club’s fascinatinghistory in the RYC Millennium Book.

Club Pro Report…Dear membership,It is hard to believe, but high school sailingis in full swing for the Spring season. Theprogram keeps growing and growing. Wehave added another three schools to bringthe total participation to 12 schools.With the reorganization of MASSA (Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Sailing Association),there are regattas every weekend throughthe end of May. RYC will be hosting threeevents – March 28, April 3 and May 16.Please come down to the Club to checkout the action and show your support toall of our great young sailors.

• • •Mike Wilde recently sailed the LaserMidwinter's East hosted by the ClearwaterYacht Club in Florida. Mike finished 14thout of 82 boats. With this finish Mike hasqualified for Laser Worlds which will beheld in Turkey. Great job Mike!!!

• • •Bobby and Linda Bryant sailed to a thirdplace finish last week at the ThistleMidwinter's regatta held at the St.Petersburg Yacht Club. There were 64 boatscompeting in the always exciting andcompetitive Thistle fleet. Congratulations!For more information on this event:www.spyc.orgJason EvansClub Professionalrycpro@aol.com , 342-2976

On The Water

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Laser Graveyard…Would the owners of the lasers that havebeen left for dead on the racks pleasecontact Jason Evans. I would like to seethose old boats in use and there aremany young sailors that are looking forboats to sail.

By Dick WambachProtocol Officer

It is customary, in some areas mandatory,for yachts visiting foreign waters todisplay the ensign of the country visited.This “courtesy flag” is flown at theoutboard signal halyard of the foremoststarboard spreader or the starboardyardarm of a signal mast if so equipped.Mast-less vessels will carry the foreignflag instead of the Club burgee at the bow.An alternative for power boats is thestarboard radio antenna.

Although the practice is more informal inCanada, many countries require theinternational “Q” to be flown untilcustoms has been cleared.

When returning from foreign waters, takedown the courtesy flag and return the multiple hoisted flags to the starboardhalyard. The courtesy flag is not intended as a badge of accomplishment for havingcruised in foreign waters.

It has been the practice at RYC to use thestarboard signal halyard to fly (in order),the Club burgee, Officer flag, Cruise flag(s).In no case should any of these flags beflown on the same halyard as the courtesy

flag – i.e. the foreign courtesy flag isNEVER multiple hoisted.

We must remember that our Yacht Club isa social organization and regulations orrules as above are intended only asguidelines. While it is useful to know thatnautical protocols exist, we have nomandate to observe them.

NOTE: This Spring would be a good timeof year to add a port signal halyard, or toconsider adding and inboard starboardsignal halyard approximately one footinboard from the shroud. The size of thecourtesy flag should be the same as ourClub burgee: 1/2 inch on the fly for eachfoot of boat length. Remember, theCanadian flag has different proportionsthan the U.S. ensign. It is 1 to 2 vs. theU.S. 2 to 3 (hoist to fly) i.e. a 24 inchCanadian flag is 12 inches high, whereasthe U.S. ensign is 24” x 16”. (Beware,some marine stores may have an improperflag.) While we are on the subject, neverfly the Nautical Ensign (circle of starsaround a fouled anchor) in Canada.

There was a time when all flags exceptofficer flags were flown only from 0800until sunset. To afford greater identity,New York Yacht Club, once theacknowledged guardian of yachtingetiquette, decided in the mid-70s that onlythe U.S. ensign need be taken in at sunset(or at the end of the cruising day).

YACHT PROTOCOL: Flying Canadian Flag

Women’s Racing ClinicThe RYC Women’s Race Association announces that plans areunder way for racing clinic tentatively set for Fridayevenings, May 14 and 21, and Saturday, May 22.

For registration, contact Linda Gardner at 624-9121 orLndGardner@aol.com or Sue Bayley at 225-4625 or

rbayley@rochester.rr.com.

In addition, Thursday evening racing is planned for this Summer and willbegin May 27. For racing, additional information regarding the programs, callRenee Spang at 256-1302 or spanghome@hotmail.com.

IMPORTANT NOTEON LAUNCH DATEIf the launch date you requested onyour slip request turned in last Winterhas changed or you are uncertain ofbeing able to keep that date, pleasecall the Yard Office IMMEDIATELY at342-1884.

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It’s time to sign up for the YoungBoaters Course for youth ages 10 to17. The course is free of charge andwill be held at RYC over a four-weekperiod. Each session will be two hourslong.

The sessions will be held Tuesdays April 20 and 27, and May 4 and 11 from7 to 9 pm. Registration will start at 6:30pm on April 20.

New York State law does not allowyoung boaters to operate a boat alonewithout successfully completing acertification course. This course meetsthe requirement if all four classes areattended and a final exam passed.

Class participants will learn about thesafe operation of boats, includingpersonal watercraft (jet skies), how tohandle water emergencies, the rules ofthe road and much more.

Please contact the RYC Office,342-5511 by April 15 to register forthe Young Boaters Course.

If you need additional information youcan call Pete Partilo evenings at 223-3566.

SAFE BOATING IS NO ACCIDENT!

NYS YOUNG BOATERS COURSE

You’re sure to fall in love with theBay of Quinte. So mark yourcalendars for June 26-July 2 and jointhe RYC Club Cruise for a delightfulweek meandering through one of themost scenic sailing spots in NorthAmerica!

Plans are firming up and it’s smoothsailing this year for a cruise to theCanadian south shore. We will headacross Lake Ontario to Cobourgwhere we will enjoy the warmhospitality of that friendly port.Then, it is off to Belleville, Picton (oranchoring out at Hay Bay) and on toKingston for the final banquet andfestivities. Plans are under way for arepeat of the very amusing andsuccessful “Blind Dinghy” races, andwe have a committee formed to planlots of activities for the cruisin’ kids.

So families, as you prepare yourcruise to the 1000 Islands, start withthe Club Cruise and head on fromKingston.

Due to the July 1, July 4 holidaysfalling on the Thursday and Sundayrespectively this year, the docks atKingston are going to be very busythat weekend. We have been told bythe Dock Master at ConfederationBasin to make reservations very early.So, we are going to reserve and payfor a block of docks there by April25. If you are planning to go onthe Club Cruise and to Kingston,email Dave and Peggy Braitsch atdbraits1@rochester.rr.com by April20. If we do not hear from you, wecannot guarantee that you will havea dock in Confederation Basin forthat weekend. Thanks!

Southern CruisingRYC members relax at Burnt StoreMarina after a day cruising thesouthwest Florida waters aboard Jackand Mary Fields’ Blue Horizon V, aSaberline 34. Pictured are, back left toright: Bill Hickey and Jan Hickey; middleleft to right: Stan Wright, Joan Preish,Ann Wright, Kate Geary, and Mary Fields;and front left to right: Ralph Preish, JoeGeary, and Jack Fields.

Sailing Away

Cruisers enjoy a sunny summer day during last summer’smemorable Club cruise.

The next meeting is April 30 at 6:30 pm at RYC.Please call to make you dinner reservation early, sothat the Club can make necessary arrangements forfood and service. Looking forward to seeing youthen!

The Club boats were recently reconditioned and have heldup well. Jason Evans is working on them again this off-season. Recently we added new jibs, this year we're going

to try drysailing some boats for racing.

This season we are also scheduling team racing with guestsailors to help get us started in this new trend in Club racing.

For $395.00 per family (or $295 if you sign up prior to April1st) you can take advantage of the Keelboat Program, with noworries of ownership. Don’t be left sitting at the bar or poolwishing you were out on the water when the breeze comes up.

Call Chris Dorsey at 544-8347 or email him at sideband35@yahoo.com

More details will follow, but if you’re interested, fill out theform below and return it with this months bill, or fax it to 342-7411, Attention Keelboat Program. Or drop it off with theConcierge, or at the Bar.

The Keelboat Program Still Sailing Strong

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You know the program, and now it’s time to try it!

Name: ___________________________________

Email address: _____________________________

Club Number: _____________________________

Bill me once ($395.00)______ ($295.00 prior to April 1)______

Bill me in three installments ($135.00 each)_____ ($100.00 each if registered by (April 1st)_____

I (we) am a ___experienced ____intermediate ____novice ____beginning sailor.

I (we) am interested in ____racing ____day-sailing ____instruction.

We’re planning an Ideal summer for you!

SAVE THE DATECruisers Yachts Rendezvous

Saturday, August 7

Hosted by RYCSponsored by Krenzer Marine

Events Open to RYC/CCR Members:

✔ Boat Tours

✔ Boat Rides

✔ Seminars

✔ Bar-B-Q and Band

Volunteers Needed.Next organizational meeting

April 14, RYC, 7pmContact Jeff Hawley:

jhawley1@rochester.rr.com

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RYC Membership as of March 18, 2004:Resident 404 Surviving Spouse 19Associate 6 Privileges 6Non-Resident 125 Honorary 23Ancient Mariner 51 Leave of Absence 45Student 12 Military Leave 1Ready For Election: Patrick J. Bassett – ResidentMahlon Blake – ResidentP. Keely Costello – ResidentRichard Funke - ResidentSuresh Goel – ResidentJeffrey Norton – StudentReady To Post:Michael Amalfi Proposer: Hollis Creek, Seconder: Donald FellaKristin BoyleProposer: Robert Brinkman, Seconder: Peter PapeDavid BushinskyProposer: Cheryl Evans, Seconder: Robert CastleRichard Gangemi, MDProposer: Anthony DiMarzo, Seconder: Joseph BiancoKelly GibbsProposer: Ed Gardner, Seconder: Charles CorbishleyWillliam S. GornallProposer: Richard Neubauer, Seconder: Jack GilbertMichael GriggsProposer: Charlie Ross, Seconder: Chris DorseyThomas A. GruberProposer: John Lockwood, Seconder: Robert FessArendjaap (AJ) Hofma Proposer: Daniel Abbas, Seconder: Jeffrey HawleyDaniel HowardProposer: Gene Angelidis, Seconder: Charles RossJeffrey LieberProposer: Robert Burton, Seconder: James BarnashFrank P. PasenelloProposer: Jack Gilbert, Seconder: Don PotterCharles SelleckProposer: Donald Short, Seconder: Chris DorseyBernard S. SkalnyProposer: Peter Sichak III, Seconder: Steve HaarstickDavid SpoletaProposer: Francis J. Antonelli, Seconder: Anthony DiMarzoMichael SpoletaProposer: John Odenbach, Jr., Seconder: Anthony DiMarzoJames V. Wierowski, PH.D.Proposer: Bill Bastuk, Seconder: Chris DorseySeth ZeidmanProposer: Curtis Nelson Seconder: Anthony DiMarzoStatus Change:Robert Allardice to Resignation (from Leave of Absence)Kurt D’Aurizio to Resignation (from Leave of Absence)Robert Hamina to Leave of Absence (from Resident)Volker Hausin to Resignation (from Leave of Absence)Dallas Healy to Ancient Mariner (from Resident)Christopher Koch to Resident (from Associate)Jerry Lewis to Leave of Absence (from Resident)John Titus to Ancient Mariner (from Resident)Robert Wiesner to Resignation (from Resident)E. Robert Wilson to Resignation (from Leave of Absence)

The Rochester Yacht Club’s Membership Drive Program iscoming to a close. Paperwork for prospective membersmust be submitted by the April 22 RYC Board meeting.

The program’s incentive features are outlined below. If youhave any questions, call Skip Shumway at 342-3030, ext.103. There’s never been a better time for your friends andbusiness associates to join RYC!

Membership Drive Incentive Features:1.) Initiation Fee: $1,2002.) Payment Method: Equal monthly installments

over three years3.) Offer Duration: Must be elected to Resident

Membership on or before the regular May ‘04 Board of Directors meeting which requires posting on or before the April meeting.

4.) Sponsor Incentive: Upon election, the Sponsoring Member will receive a $200 credit on their Club account. (Does not apply to Associate roll over)

5.) Eligibility: Available to all members new to RYC and to conversions from Associate Membersip status except that the Sponsor Incentive does not apply to conversions.

Membership Report

Watch forNew RYCSpring RegaliaComing in April!

SAVE THE DATE…Saturday, June 5

Outdoor (Hopefully) Deck Partyto Honor New Club Members

Band Vintage will play from 7 to 11 pm

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Ever have a really bad day? One where youwould think nothing else could possibly gowrong? I bet I have you beat. I have kept

this story confidential for fear of winning theIfweda trophy for a third time.

It was about a decade ago when I found myselfboatless after selling my old C&C Redwing 30. Tosolve the problem of the expanded free time andexcess cash, I purchased a nice clean Tartan 30from a broker in Mt. Clemins, MI. I planned oncruising and racing it on Lake Ontario out of ouryacht club in Rochester. How to get it home? Itcould be a nice July Fourth adventure for mywife, Gail, and I to sail down with the prevailingwinds through Lake Erie and the Welland canalto Rochester. She was anxious to try somethingdifferent from our usual 1000 Islands cruise forthe week so we agreed that I would figure outall of the logistics and we’d do it.

We loaded up the Subaru with gear including 9ft inflatable and “theft proof” 9.2 Chrysleroutboard. Our friend Brad drove the car back toRochester after dumping us off at the marina inMt. Clemins. Cebare (I still have no idea whatthat name means ) had been launched and waswaiting for us in a slip. Skip Boston (locallegendary sailmaker) had done some Dacronmastery on the old sails and fitted a furling headstay for us. A minor check out and we chuggedout of Mt. Clemins for a nice sail down Lake St.Clare the next morning. We made it to the BayView Yacht Club and entertained the raucousFriday night crowd backing into a guest slipwhen the reverse stuck in gear.

Next couple of days were spent riding thecurrent down the Detroit River and through theshallow west end of Lake Erie. Stops at Put-In-Bay for July Fourth fireworks and Mentor Ohiofor the annual Canada Goose herding event werepleasant and relatively uneventful.

We departed Mentor on a hot morning. Thesummer high had set in and the breeze averagedabout 6 knots from the southwest. The lake wasflat. The air was hot and heavy. The old Atomic 4pushed us up the Lake at 5 knots. That gave usonly a fraction of a knot of apparent breeze; notenough to rid us of the flesh eating flies thatbreed so well on the Great Lakes. It was alreadya long day when just before dinner the enginelimped and died. The batteries were dead. Thealternator was fried.

Now we are about 8 miles from the inlet to Erie,Pa harbor. It was late afternoon on a weekdaywith thunderstorm warnings, so we had the laketo ourselves. Gail asks why I don’t call for helpon the radio. No power I say. “Let’s just wait forthe wind to come up. After all this is a sailboat”.We took a dip and cooked dinner on theHomestrand alcohol bomb. We watched the sundisappear into the evening haze. Not a

breath of wind appeared. What now ?

Remember that 9 ft inflatable and Chrysler 9.2outboard that no one would ever steal? Well, Ipumped up the dingy, clamped on the outboard,siphoned gas from the Atomic 4s supply into therusty outboard tank, and yes, I remembered toadd oil. All set for the tugboat exercise. Lashedthe dingy to the starboard side of Cebare and offwe went at a 2 knot clip. We arrived at the Erieship channel entrance to the harbor aboutmidnight. We managed to navigate into theharbor and turn north about a half mile andanchor in Misery Bay so named by CommodorePerry who was probably towed there by dingy aswell. A peaceful night’s sleep ensued.

Bright the next morning the wind was up to adelightful 15 knots out of the west. We loaded abattery into the dingy and delivered it to amarina on the mainland side of the harbor. Wewere impatient watching it recharge, so after anhour I decided to retrieve Cebare and bring herback over to the pleasant little yacht club nextto the marina and have the mechanic look at thealternator directly.

Back at Misery Bay we find that the new furlingline was loose allowing a few feet of genoa tocatch some breeze and Cebare has draggedabout a mile over near the NE corner of theharbor. No problem. We get on board lashingthe dingy to the starboard side as before. Irestarted the outboard breaking the aged rewindcord mechanism. OK. Remove the top of themotor and make a pull cord like I used to use ondad’s old lawn mower. Works fine. Start theoutboard and crank it up to full throttle. I jumpback on board Cebare and run forward to haul inthe anchor rode while Gail keeps this whole rigpointed into the wind. The kelp salad on theanchor took about 5 minutes to remove, butthen we were on our way back down to the shipchannel. Once in the ship channel we had tomake a 90 degree turn to the west (right) totravel the next mile to the yacht club. With afreshening breeze blowing from right to left andthe old 9.2 screaming away on the starboard sideit became quickly apparent that a right turnwasn’t in the cards. I suppose a 270 degree leftturn would have been, but I wasn't that cool. Ireached over to the 9.2, cut the throttle andshifted to neutral, ran forward, and dropped theanchor before we powered into the docks on thesouth side of the harbor.

As luck would have it three teenagers werebuzzing around in ski boat killing time andburning off fuel. I hailed them and they agreedto give us a tow. Tow line on, anchor up andwe're off to the YC. Remember the dingy on thestarboard side with the 9.2 at idle? Well, it isbeginning to bang around in the newly formedchop, so I figure I’ll tow it astern while we’re

being towed. While unfastening the mystery knoton the lifeline the dingy got away from me andquickly left our company. I looked back to seethe little grey inflatable bouncing in our wakewith the 9.2 humming at idle. Hail the kids,drop the anchor, kids motor back to retrieve thedingy, secure the dingy, retie the tow line, haulup the anchor, and we’re back under tow. Whew!

We are nearing what appears to be the guestdock at the small YC so I have the kids cast usoff in time to neatly carry our way up to leewardside of the dock and land like the experts thatwe are. I tried to give the kids a twenty for theirtrouble, but being of honest Midwestern stock,they politely refused. The 6 pack of beer I offerednext was received with no hesitation.

Safely at the guest dock, the mechanic dropsover, removes the alternator, and announces thathe can get it rebuilt by the next morning. Notbad. So now we have time on our hands. Gailgets comfortable in the cockpit, propping herswollen, fly bitten ankle on a cushion, andpulling out a novel. I start wandering around thepleasant little YC looking for some conversation.It was a weekday and the place was deserted. Inotice that the “honey wagon” (that is a mobilepump out device or septic tank on wheels ) wasconveniently parked next to the guest dock. Witha good eye for dimensions, I figured the hosecould easily reach the pump out fitting onCebare’s deck. Yes it was plugged in and lookedoperable. Fine. I carried the hose to the fitting,clamped it on nice and tight. Made sure the gatevalve was closed, climbed back to the dock. Ifound the power switch, flipped it on, and thepump started that characteristic garrump…garrump… .garrump… sound. Great. I’m inbusiness. I leap over the deck to the gate valveat the deck fitting and opened it to start theprecious extraction process. Garrump…Garrump…sploosh… garrump… sploosh…garrump… sploosh. Wait a minute! What’s withthe sploosh? I twist around to find the source ofthe sploosh sound is the vent atop the honeywagon letting loose pulses of a chunky blue mistdirectly up wind of my loving wife reading hernovel in the cockpit. In the few seconds before Icould shut the system down the damage wasdone. Nothing a few quarts of Clorox and ashower couldn’t fix up, but it took Gail a fewhours to see the humor in the whole day.

Other than the obvious lessons learned aboutspare parts, anchoring, and messing withsomeone else’s full honey wagon, I think I needto congratulate myself on successfully creatingan interesting few hours in what would haveotherwise been just another dull day on thewater.

– Jim Nealon, Now living and learning on St. Croix

Truth in Transport… A Sailing Tale by Jim Nealon

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PHRF RATING __________ PHRF RATING __________

VALID PHRF-LO CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO RACE

$15 Annual Certificate Fee will be billed to your RYC account unless you are renewing through another club.If another club will issue your PHRF-LO certificate, indicate the club’s name here _________________________

PHRF Applications available at www.phrf-lo.org

US SAILING MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO RACE

US SAILING NO.___________________ EXPIRATION DATE ____________ ❐ FAMILY ❐ SINGLE

ADD US SAILING MEMBERSHIP FEE TO MY RYC BILL ❐ YES ❐ NO

AS A CONDITION TO ENTERING RACES SPONSORED BY MY ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB FLEET, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT: IUNDERSTAND THAT THE SAFETY OF MY YACHT AND CREW ARE MY SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. AT THE TIME I ENTER EACHRACE OF THE DESIGNATED ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB FLEET, MY YACHT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE ROCHESTERYACHT CLUB RACING FLEET EQUIPMENT AND ACCOMMODATION STANDARDS AS LISTED IN THE RACE INSTRUCTIONS. IWILL PERMIT INSPECTORS AUTHORIZED BY THE SAFETY COMMITTEE TO INSPECT MY YACHT PRIOR TO EACH SERIES ANDBEFORE AND AFTER ANY RACE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND ACCOMMODATION STANDARDSAS LISTED IN THE RACE INSTRUCTIONS. I RECOGNIZE THAT THE FAILURE OF MY YACHT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THEEQUIPMENT AND ACCOMMODATION STANDARDS AT THE TIME I ENTER ANY ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB RACE WILLSUBJECT ME TO PROTEST AND POTENTIAL DISQUALIFICATION. I CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE TO COVER ANY ACCIDENTS

ASSOCIATED WITH RACING MY BOAT.

SIGNED_______________________________________________ DATE___________

RETURN TO RYC OFFICE BY APRIL 23, 2004. FAX 342-8116.YOU CANNOT BE SCORED WITHOUT A COMPLETED REGISTRATION

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDROCHESTER, NYPERMIT NO. 748

Rochester Yacht Club5555 St. Paul BoulevardRochester, New York 14617

Welcome The Fast Ferry Saturday, May 1 • RYC

6 pm Buffet Music by The Millionaires from 7 -11

The Breeze Party!