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Commodore Cliff Taylor
Stargazer
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Fall is here at Burrard Yacht Club and we have many exciting events, activities,and initiatives to look forward to.
The most exciting news is that our members have voted to approve movingforward with the acquisition of Bird’s Eye Cove Marina at Maple Bay. We held aSpecial General Meeting on Wednesday, September 25th, to review theopportunity and have an open question and answer period, followed by a votewhere 81% of those present plus proxies voted in favour. The interesting factabout the vote is that it reflects what we have seen in the past two membershipsurveys, 2012 and 2017, where 80% of the members who responded expressedthe desire for a new, wholly owned outstation, preferably in the Gulf Islands.
I would like to thank all of the members who made the effort to be there orhand out their proxy. The meeting was very well attended and the opinions andquestions were thoughtful and respectful. I would also like to thank theOutstation Acquisition Committee for the tremendous work that they have beendoing on this and for making sure that every bit of due diligence is beingobserved.
This process is still underway and we have a bit more work to do, but we aremaking good progress. The closing date for this property is currently set asOctober 31, 2019, and assuming that we are able to remove all subjects Ishould have a more concrete announcement on this new outstation next month.
We have so much more on the go… please take a look at the events calendarand make plans to be here.
Cliff Taylor
Commodore
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SWALLOWING THE ANCHOR
Have you ever heard the nautical term “swallowing the anchor”? It doesn’tsound very pleasant. It is a term that I hear more often especially in mydelicate time of 60 plus years of boating. I find that many of my yachtingfriends have indeed swallowed the anchor.
After being a 39 year member of BYC I wonder WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Theterm, I deduce, goes back to the ancient times of leaving the sea faring life andplanting your barnacle incrusted feet firmly on land. One with the worms so tospeak. I know this sounds impossible but it does happen. Bob and RoseRobertson have just done this before my very eyes and they are not the onlyones at 45 year members of BYC. Neil and Sue Anderson 27 year members, areselling their precious “Gray Pearl”. The handsome “Banook” of Goodhearts, 27year members, boat is on the chopping block. The Bubbs, 25 year members,protest mightily that there is another dream boat in their future, but where isit? Could it be a shared family affair? Then there’s the Hammonds, 36 yearmembers of BYC. Could this mean no more Tollycraft? Does this mean no moresporting of The Tolly T- shirts? No more Rendezvous? No more beating of chests about the virtue of being aTolly person.
How many of these seafarers are hiding in the Club? HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? And there are the rumoursof downsizing your vessel or is this just the beginning of the slippery slope and an easy, cowardly way ofmaking the bitter pain of swallowing the anchor easier. I, being new member some 39 years ago used tostalk the docks perhaps to creep up behind a very old member…… one who is on the verge of swallowing theanchor and try to frighten him into cardiac arrest and a good new posting and their shelter for us younglings.My fellow young BYC boaters upon hearing of some old members demise would say Poor old SO and SO andwhat shelter did you say he was in?
Now in a twinkle of an eye time has moved on. I and my geriatric friends are now, when trekking to ourvessels, spending more time looking over our shoulders for that younger member that covets our BYC berth.My advice to them is be patient. We all “swallow the anchor” in the end and you will in time too.
BY the way you OLD FARTS IN BAGGY PANTS, we will miss you very much. You have been the glueand fabric that has bound our fabulous Club together in stormy BYC days.
BYC WORK TOYS
Walking about the Club. Have you ever thought about the tin barge that is the work platform that themaintenance crew use to reach the tippy top of our shelters? The aluminum work skiff “Clemy”, the go fastvessel that transfers all the good stuff to the outstations for maintenance and the family weekends for foodand tents. The Minnie tug that spends its time huffing around the work barge. The knock off whaler that tendsthe sail students. The little black boat with the tow bar.
Respectfully SubmittedP/C David Thompson, [email protected]
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Paul and I want to thank everyone atBurrard Yacht Club for their support,
cards, flowers, and kind words.We are very grateful.
I want to also especially thank Harvey and Kathy in the officeand all those who volunteered at Hayden’s Celebration.
We know now why everyone calls BYC a family.We are very glad to be a part of this family.
Always remember toLove, Live, Laugh and most of all have fun!!
Robert Douglas BRUCE(1940 - 2019)
BRUCE, Robert Douglas December 5, 1940 - August 27, 2019 Bob passed awayafter a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis (lung disease). He is survived by his lovingwife Shirley and his daughter Jackie. Born and raised in Montreal, Bob completed hiseducation at McGill University. He started his own career in heavy-duty equipment inHamilton, Ontario. Then he spent time in Cranbrook and Dawson Creek. In 1976, hejoined Coast Tractor in Vancouver in a management position. He made many greatfriends throughout his career. In retirement, he met his wife Shirley and together theyenjoyed travelling and boating. Bob was grateful to the wonderful staff on the PalliativeCare Program, Lions Gate Hospital and Fran Schooley at St. Paul's Hospital. No service,but an remembrance may be made to the BC Lung Association or a charity of yourchoice.
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As previously announced, the Board of Burrard Yacht Club endorsed moving forward with the Clean MarineBC certification process.
We are currently executing a plan forward. A key milestone is becoming enrolled in the program. We havejust received our enrollment notice which is attached.
BYC has done well in the intital review of our Policies, Procedures and Programs however there are someareas that need to be addressed. So, In the coming months ahead there will be further communicationregarding the process and various BYC related improvement initiatives. We are striving for the 5 Anchorrating!!
As as you can see, BYC is joining a large community of marinas and yacht clubs embracing goodenviromental boating practices.
Clean Marine BC has 40 members, representing 32 certified marinas, yacht clubs,wharves, and boatyards, with another 24 facilities enrolled to be certified. You can find amap of CMBC enrolled and certified marinas on the Clean Marine Website
Clean Marine BC Certified:1. Cedar Grove Marina (3 anchors)2. False Creek Harbour Authority Fishermen's Wharf (5 anchors)3. Greater Victoria Harbour Authority - Lower Causeway & Ship Point Marina (5 anchors)4. Greater Victoria Harbour Authority - Fisherman’s Wharf (5 anchors)5. Greater Victoria Harbour Authority - Mermaid Wharf (5 anchors)6. Greater Victoria Harbour Authority - Wharf Street & Johnson Street Marina (5 anchors)7. Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour - Gerran Bay (3 anchors)8. Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour - Hospital Bay (3 anchors)9. Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour - Madeira Park (3 anchors)10. Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour - Secret Cove (3 anchors)11. Kelowna Yacht Club (4 anchors)12. Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina (3 anchors)13. Lions Gate Marina (4 anchors)14. Maple Bay Marina (5 anchors)15. Okeover Harbour Authority (3 anchors)16. Quayside Marina (4 anchors)17. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Alexandra Island (4 anchors)
Clean Marine BC
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18. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Coal Harbour (4 anchors)19. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Cortes Bay (4 anchors)20. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Garden Bay (4 anchors)21. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Jericho (4 anchors)22. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Scott Point (5 anchors)23. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Secret Cove (5 anchors)24. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Tugboat Island (4 anchor)25. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Wigwam Inn (4 anchor)26. Royal Victoria Yacht Club - Cadboro Bay (4 anchor)27. Saltspring Island Sailing Club (4 anchor)28. Shelter Island Marina (4 anchor)29. Taku Resort and Marina (4 anchor)30. Vancouver Marina (3 anchor)31. Victoria International Marina (5 anchor)32. West Vancouver Yacht Club - Fisherman's Cove (5 anchor)
Clean Marine BC Enrolled (signed on but not yet certified):
33.Burrard Yacht Club34. Canoe Cove Marina35. Coal Harbour Marina36. Crescent Beach Marina37. Discovery Harbour Marina38. False Creek Fuels39. Freshwater Marina40. Gorge Harbour Marina Resort41. Granville Island Boatyard42. Granville Island Maritime Market & Marina43. Harbour Authority of Porpoise Bay44. Harbour Authority of Squamish45. Page Point Inn & Marina46. Page’s Resort & Marina47. Portside Marina48. Royal Victoria Yacht Club - Tsehum Haven49. Salt Spring Marina50. Sidney Island Community Dock51. Spruce Harbour Marina52. Squamish Yacht Club53. Stones Boatyard54. Van Isle Marina55. Westport Marina56. White Rock Harbour Board
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Clickable link- https://georgiastrait.org/work/cleanmarinebc/greenboatingguide/
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October Admirals Club Update
Our September event was our ever popular Annual Sip & Swap. We had a great turnout for the evening
and enjoyed food and beverage and browsing before beginning our guiltless shopping. The ladies brought
some great items and everyone went home with a few new finds to add to their closet. A great way to end
summer.
Our next event will be held on Monday, October 28. Our topic will be “Let’s Get Knotty” so watch for an
invite via Greenvelope shortly. We will cover different types of ropes, lines and knots with the session
being hands on and interactive. We’ve had several new members join the club lately so hoping to see
some new Admirals Club members out.
Ladies, please reach out to me if you or someone you know isn’t getting the Admirals Club emails about
events, and I’ll happily add you or them to our distribution list. ALL CLUB LADIES ARE WELCOME. We
have food, that is covered by your $5 fee and the BYC bar is open, both are charged to your account. All
you need to do is RSVP and then show up. The $5 event charge is based on registration as of 5PM the
day before the event, so we can plan for food.
I’m always looking for suggested topics for upcoming meetings. This is a group for you, so let’s deliver
what you want to hear. I look forward to getting your suggestions. Reach out to me at
Cheers
Kathy Gregson
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Dear Editor,
The Notice of Meeting for the November 6, 2019 AGM has, under new business, a proposal to create a new designation ofmembership: Family Associate.
The Family Associate proposal reduces the full membership dues and work credit requirements that a current IntermediateMember would pay upon reaching age 26. In addition the Family Associate proposal awards lifetime outstation and cabinprivileges, something not available to the approximately 75 Associate Members of BYC.
Intermediate Members currently enjoy their choice of full membership or Associate membership, without initiation fees, uponreaching age 26. Paying full dues and contributing full work credits seems a fair exchange for outstation and cabin privileges,especially with initiation fees waived.
I am unsure how many members are aware that this proposal is in the works and hope this letter raises awareness.
Bob Thompson
Please see the article on the following page by Past Commodore Burns McLennan explaining the Board’s reasons for thisproposal.Ed.
If you haven’t already done so please reply to theGreenvelope that you will have received by email.
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The Burrard Yacht Club would like to welcome the following new members to the club.
Jeffrey Hanberry and wife Nadine Smith
Styles Stewart and wife Joanne Koh-Stewart
Cara Tarbaj and husband Erik Dekker
Peter Merabian and wife Kathy
Taylor Grehan - INTERMEDIATE
Dylan Meichel - JUNIOR
Cayden Grantham - INTERMEDIATE (moved up from Junior)
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
IN MEMORIAM
Wilf W.L. Lapointe Past Commodore (1970)passed away peacefully on September 17,2019
Upcoming Events
Floats Work Party Oct 19
Octoberfest Oct 25
Floats Electrical Work Party Oct 26
Admirals Club Oct 28
AGM Nov 6
Remembrance Day Service, Cates Nov 11
Installation Dinner Nov 16
Christmas Lights Work Party Nov 23
Festival of Lights Nov 30
Craft Fair Dec 7
Kids Christmas Party Dec 8
Commodore’s Cocktail Party Dec 15
Juniors are going to havetheir Election and go bowlingSunday October 27 @5:00pm
From the editor-
Another boating season come and gone. I hope you had a good one. It seems that just a few days ago theCommodore was declaring “The Boating Season Open”. I’m not happy with the speed which time is passing.Penny and I did our last trip on September 30th. An overnight to Clemy. We wanted to do itearlier but it was either raining or we were busy. The weather was cool and sunny. The dockswere empty when we arrived. Well not quite empty. There was a seal and some otters on thedocks and they weren’t even flying our burgee. The dock by the ramp definitely had thatperfume du otter about it. The night got very cold for west coast sissies and we were happythat our furnace was working. We had a peaceful and relaxing time.
I would love to hear your summer boating stories. I’m just a click away.
Gord Cooling [email protected]
John Bateson April 18, 1939 – Sept 22, 2019John was our gracious host at BYC’s DegnenBay outstation in the 1990’s and early 2000’s.His famous line: “What, you don’t have aburgee? Then bug... off!”
A notice on our bulletin board indicated that PastCommodore Don Simpson had passed away. This was amistake. Don has not passed away.The club apologizes for the error.
Bob Bruce Long time member December 51940 - August 27 2019
