Happenings

May Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 6

OPENING DAY OF

YACHTING SEASON May 1—2

Slo-Mo Cruise to Deer

Harbor

May 30-31

Commodore

Doug Cram 468-4877

Vice Commodore

Lane Langford 468-4581

Rear Commodore

Paul Henriksen 468-4822

Secretary, Julie Duncan 468-2161

Treasurer, Sam Beller 468-2977

Trustees

Duane Bordvick 468-3152

Jim Ghinazzi 468-4292

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

may 2015

COMMODORE’ S CORNER

Boat nostalgia...Any of us who have had a boat, or had some

great boating experience on someone else’s boat, tend to look

back at those experiences with some nostalgia. It’s especially

strong this time of year when we’re dusting off our boats in

preparation for the pleasant cruising days ahead.

I know that I always look back at my introduction to boating

with a certain amount of curiosity. How did I get sucked in?

In a couple of my previous Commodore’s Corner columns I

reflected on boating experiences in my youth—fishing with

my Dad at Ray’s Boathouse and attending Opening Day

events in Seattle. But there was more time on the water that

gradually added to my perception of what boating could be, at

many levels.

When I attended Camp Nor’Wester here on Lopez in the late

60s and early 70s, I gained experience in small sailing

boats—C-Larks and Lightnings. So much fun on a warm,

breezy afternoon. We also did plenty of canoeing at the camp

which was an entirely different experience. I preferred the

power of the wind and was also fortunate enough to spend

time on a couple of larger sailboats, including the beautiful

48’ Sparkman and Stephens designed sloop Courageous. I

was also privy to riding in both of my uncles’ power boats.

My Mom’s brother had a place on Lake Coeur d’ Alene and

he would shuttle us over there in a beautiful 20’ Garwood

runabout. My other uncle had a wicked 24’ Stamas with twin

rumbling V-8 engines. We would go from Seattle all the way

up to Savory Island, B. C. all in one day.

As I grew older, my boating experiences became more inde-

pendent of family. Friends in high school had small boats for

water skiing and zipping around Lake Washington. In col-

lege, I met my future wife Lisa and her family and was intro-

duced to the concept of actually living on a boat. Lisa’s folks

moved out of their home and on to a boat that her Dad built in

his backyard. Continued on page 3

SLO-MO CRUISE TO DEER HARBOR

Saturday, May 30—Sunday, May 31

1:30 PM—PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT

Bring your camera, cell phone or whatever takes pictures. Using the

supplied directions, hunt the list of items and places, snap as many as you can

find and return to the docks. (Don’t forget to charge your device.) Start at the

store on the land end of the dock.

4:30 PM—ITEM VERIFICATION AND POTLUCK SNACKS

6:30 PM—GROUP DINNER AT DEER HARBOR INN

To reserve your spot at dinner, contact Gary Zerbst:

zeman@rockisland.com. Space cannot be guaranteed if you

haven't’ reserved by May 24th.

Make your own reservations and tell them you're with LIYC, by calling Deer

Harbor Marina, (360) 376-3037 or emailing deerharbor @rockisland.com. (We

may be eligible for a 35 cent/foot discount).

Or anchor out (watch for

rocks).

WHAT’S HAPPENING:

OPENING DAY AT THE ISLANDER

Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2 Check out details and reservation form on the last page

DINNER RESERVATIONS DUE APRIL 24TH

COMMODORE’S CRUISE TO ROSARIO June 12, 13, 14

Reserve now—call the front desk at 800-562-8820

Space is limited

NOTE: Fish Bay tides are low (0.23 feet) at about

10 am on Saturday and slightly below zero on Sun-

day from 9 am until about 11 am.

COMMODORE’S CORNER, continued

Incredible, especially when looking at the scope of the project. The boat had all the comforts of a

house! We motored it before it had masts and sailed it later as it became complete. WE had some

amazing trips to Desolation Sound and the Broughton Islands. A couple of years later, Lisa, her Dad

and I rebuilt a 36’ wood classic that Lisa would end up living on for several years. We had many ad-

ventures on that boat, Sea Queen, and that probably cemented my relationship with boats, not to men-

tion my wife! I think that is what makes our past boating experiences so memorable—the adventures!

They are not always fun, but they do give you something to look back on and reflect.

So as we get in to boating season, look back on your boating memories and feel free to get a little nos-

talgic. Remind yourself of what it is that drew you into boating. If you have to leave out the unpleas-

ant memories, that’s perfectly fine. But, usually there was a lesson there so do not forget the important

things that add up to keeping you safe and happy on the water. Keep the good memories first and fore-

most to maintain your boating enthusiasm at its peak.

Here’s looking forward to more boating experiences and future nostalgia!

Doug

2015 TOP BOAT NAMES There are many different kinds of boats and boat owners, but one thing many agree on is how boat-ing makes them feel, at least if you’re looking at the boat’s name. Serenity is the #1 boat name for the second straight year. Calm, peaceful and untrou-bled is apparently what boating is all about for many boaters. Here are this year’s other Top Ten: 2. Seas the Day 3. Andiamo (means “let’s go” in Italian) 4. Aquaholic 5. Second Wind 6. Island Time 7. Happy Ours 8. Journey 9. Serendipity 10. Relentless Reminder for you do-it-yourselfers: BoatUS has a graphics service for designing and installing your boat name and a 30 day “Oops Assurance Guaran-tee” to replace decals free if you damaged them during installation.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER RECALL

Well-known fire extinguisher.manufacturer, Kidde has announced a voluntary recall of replace cer-tain Kidde fire extinguisher units. A faulty valve component can cause the disposable units not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency. About 4.6 million extinguishers are affected na-tionwide—sold between August 2013 and Novem-ber 2014. To see if you see you have an affected fire extin-guisher and arrange for a replacement, go to

Www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kidde-Recalls-Disposable-Plastic-Fire-Extinguishers

31 models of the disposable fire extinguishers are affected. They are red, white or silver with black plastic valves and ABC or BC rated and manufac-tured in Mexico between 7/23/13 and 10/15/2014 and sold at department, home, hardware and ma-rine supply stores.

APRIL’S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING hosts Jim and Shanley Lett

presented LIYC’s 2014 Year in Review to a full crowd after a scrumptious potluck.. Cindy Fess-

ler was asked to draw the winning 50/50 raffle ticket and guess who’s she drew? Yup. “Good

job!”, said husband Steve.

Russ Johnson presented Commodore Doug Cram the newest addition to LIYC’s collection of

burgees from other yacht clubs—Vallarta Yacht Club. Russ and Jonelle spent the winter on

their sailboat Snapdragon near Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. The collection is truly worldwide

with burgees from many different states and several countries.

NORTH CRUISE DATES AND ITINERARY ANNOUNCED

July 24 and 25 Ganges Marina

July 26 Montague Harbour Marina

July 27 Silva Bay or Page’s Marina

July 28 Nanaimo

July 29 Thetis Island Marina

July 30 Maple Bay

August 1 Sidney

Participants are responsible for making their own reservations. If you have

questions, contact Rear Commodore Paul Henriksen.

DON’T COME HOME WITH IT!

It’s almost cruising season and LIYC’s calendar includes trips to Canada. Be sure you know what you cannot bring home before checking through Customs. Here are some samples: Fresh Fruit: Citrus and Tropical Fruit is prohibited. U.S. fruits may return if they are clearly marked. Fresh Vegetables: All tomatoes and peppers are pro-hibited. Frozen vegetables are allowed. Garlic, chives, green onions, leeks are prohibited from Canada. Meat and Animal Products: Poultry and eggs that are raw, incooked, including frozen are prohibited from Canada. Instant noodles or Soup containing chicken or egg in the seasonIng are prohibited. Lamb and goat are prohibited in any form, including pet food. Pork, beef, seafood, milk and cheese from Canada are allowed limited to 50 pounds. Seeds, Nuts, Rice: Rice, chickpeas, soybeans, safflow-er seeds must be labeled with country of origin and are prohibited from countries including India, Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. Most nuts, seeds and spices for cooking or eating, if not raw, are allowed.

IMPORTANT When entering the U.S., you must inform U.S. Border inspectors of all fruits, vegetables, plants, plant prod-

ucts, meats and animal products, whether they are allowed or not. Failure to declare may result in fines

of $300 or more and loss of NEXUS membership.

FOR SALE: Hardly used, 9’ Alaska Dinghy, blue,

with motor mount, pump and oars. $475.

Call Steve at 360-468-2912

Event:

Date: May 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Location: Lopez Islander Resort

Check-in: Friday, May 1st, after 10:00AM. Please make sure you identify your boat as being

part of either the Lopez Island Yacht Club or the Friday Harbor Sailing Club.

Check out: Sunday 1:00 PM

Slip Reservations: Please call the Islander (360)468-2233 prior to the weekend to re-

serve your slip with your credit card.

Price: Slip reservations for both the Lopez Island Yacht Club members and Friday Harbor

Sailing Club members will pay a discounted rate of only $19.95 for two nights. (All oth-

er boaters are $19.95/ night.) Thank you Islander!!

You will pay the Islander directly for your moorage after you have tied up in the Islander of-

fice at time of check-in. A "Two-for-the-Price-of-One" drink ticket will be attached to

your moorage receipt.

When coming into Fisherman Bay to the Islander, please call on VHF channel 78A for your

slip location.

Friday evening, there will be a potluck dinner at the Islander with cocktails beginning at

4:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm, so bring your favorite dish.

Saturday will be just fun together with games and visiting boats and sampling gin and tonics,

and maybe even a contest for the best gin and tonic on earth!

Sit-down dinner Saturday evening. Menu will be your cjoice of Prime Rib or Macadamia Nut

Encrusted Halibut.Please make out and return reservation slip below with check enclosed

for $30.00 to the Lopez Island Yacht Club PO Box 22 Lopez Island. WA. 98261

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Reservations must be made and prepaid by April 24th, 2015

Name(s) _____________________________________ Phone_________________

Your menu choice: Prime Rib_______ or Macadamia Nut Encrusted Halibut______

# of dinners @ $30.00 per person_______

I would like Islander moorage: Friday (Y) (N) Saturday (Y) (N) Length of boat_____

Sail or power boat______________

Payment for moorage will be made to The Islander at time of arrival and check-in.

LIYC: Please make checks for the dinner reservation ($30.00) payable to the Lopez Island Yacht Club,

PO Box 22, and Lopez Island WA 98261