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May 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Commodore’s Report
Vice Commodore’s Report - Notice of Race
MBSS note
Memorial Day BBQ
Bay Gales
News from the Kitchen
Manager’s Notes
Commodore
Steve Zito
Vice Commodore
Brad Broadus
Rear Commodore
Mike LaSarge
Treasurer
Hank Schwarz
Corresponding
Secretary
Bill Haffner
Recording Secretary
Randy Wendt
Board Members
John Ballard
Eugene LeVert
Josh Murray
Ellis Ollinger
Greg Reed
Mike Reid
Established 1847
Mobile, AL
Commodore’s Report
It is Sunday afternoon after the Dauphin Island Race as I write this month’s
Commodore’s Report with a heavy heart. We are all listening for the newest,
official reports and are talking to each other to try to determine the latest news
on the tragic events of yesterday afternoon. By the time you read this, I am
sure the final results of survivors and the loss of life will have been determined.
The Coast Guard just called me to confirm all those on my boat were safe
and sound. By Sunday afternoon, two deaths have been confirmed, but
names not officially released. At this moment, we are still hopeful for more
survivors and will continue to pray for that outcome. For those who have lost
loved ones, our prayers are with you and your families as you and our sailing
community cope with the losses.
There are so many stories of rescues and assistance rendered by sailors to
other sailors that remind us of the bond we all have. The love of the water and
sailing, and the camaraderie amongst our local sailors, is shown in the efforts
of the many who participated in rescues and provided aid to other boaters.
There will be much more appreciation and recognition for those efforts once
this tragedy is behind us. Special thanks to the Coast Guard, Marine Police
and other governmental marine authorities who are still searching while I
write this. We will also make the plans to move ahead to a safer boating life
and reduce the possibility of this outcome in the future.
In other news, our Manager for the past year is leaving for a new opportunity.
We appreciate her time with us and filling our needs while she was here. We
have plenty of qualified staff to keep us going as we begin again the search
for a new Manager.
To end on a better note, we are excited to announce we will again be open
for a Bar B Que and Club party on Memorial Day. A huge turnout last year
and positive feedback makes us want to do it again. We look forward to you
including your Club in your holiday plans.
See you soon at the Club and on the water,
Steve Zito, Commodore
Official Web Site: www.mobileyachtclub.org
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Vice Commodore’s Report
The Great Circle Race is scheduled for this Saturday, and is also a voluntary
fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club. More details at the Skippers Meeting.
Weather permitting, we may elect to extend the race to include Middle Bay
Light, but as is the past, you will be able to sail the course in the direction of
your choosing. See the NOR for more details.
Mike LaSarge
Notice of Race
GREAT CIRCLE RACE 2015
May 8th & 9th, 2015
Sportboat*, PHRF and Portsmouth Cruising Classes
Registration Friday, May 8th @ MYC
5:00 pm till 7:30 pm
Skippers Meeting at 7:30pm
Warning Signal Saturday, May 9th, 10:54am
USSA Members $30.00 • Non-USSA Members $35.00
This will be a one race event and the skipper decides which way to
round the island!!! Come join us!!
Trophy Presentation at 7 pm Saturday
In addition this will be a voluntary fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of
South Alabama’s Summer Program at Guilliard Elementary school.
Mobile Bay Sailing
School
The Mobile Bay Sailing School
is pleased to announce the
purchase of six 2002 model
Vanguard 420’s for the sailing
school’s youth programs. This is
sure to enhance our program.
Registration for traditional
sailing camp is currently
underway online. Registration
is also available for the STEM
camp, Adult sailing lessons,
and the Family Experience.
Register online at www.
mobilebaysailingschool.com
There is still space available in
the next adult class on May 15
from 5:30-8:00p.m. The cost
is $125.00 and includes the
textbook. For more information
about any of the Mobile Bay
Sailing School programs contact
Jennifer at mbssreach@gmail.
com or 751-7235.
*Minimum 3 registered boats for a class
MUSIC BY
The
Redfield
1-4 PM
CATERING BY
BAR B QUE, POOL PARTY
AND MORE
12-3 PM
MONDAY MAY 25TH
MOBILE YACHT CLUB
YES! THE CLUB IS OPEN FOR OUR 2nd ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY BBQ
•OPEN FOR ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS
•POOL OPEN AND GAMES IN THE YARD
•SAILING IN CLUB BOATS (WEATHER PERMITTING)
•FULL SERVICE BAR OPEN 11-5
•$20 BBQ PLATE AND DRAFT BEER
•$10 KIDS PLATE
•MEAL TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW IN
ADVANCE AT CLUB AND DAY OF EVENT
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BAY GALES NEWS
Bay Gales is having the monthly meeting on Friday, May 15th instead of the first Friday. The meeting will be 12:30 at MYC as usual.
I would like to extend an invitation for any members of the Yacht
Club to join us.
Thanks to the Bay Gales for your concern over the tragic events in
the Dauphin Island regatta.
M
Love to you all.
Valerie Creekmore, President
Manager’s Notes
Finally, it’s May! That means Great Circle Regatta,
Mother’s Day, MYC Memorial Day BBQ and more!
Thursday Night Fun Races are in full swing; join us for beer
and wine specials every Thursday night.
Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday, May 1st for
the guest chef dinner with John Weichman. We had a
wonderful dinner paired with wonderful wines. The Club
hopes to continue to have events such as these and
needs your support.
Remember we offer full dining service on our deck. Join
us for lunch or dinner and enjoy the view. The pool is
now open. Please remember to clean up anything you
bring into the pool area.
Make plans now to attend the 2nd Annual MYC Memorial
Day BBQ! This was a great event last year, and we would
love to see everyone again.
Moe’s BBQ is catering the event, lunch served
12:00-3:00pm
Live Music by The Redfield – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
The Club kitchen will be closed; full service bar open
11:00am – 5:00pm
Hope to see you there!
Welcome New Member, Christopher G. Hume (Active)
See you in the Galley!
Suzannah Weeks
General Manager
News from the kitchen
If you have not been to Sunday
lunch in a while, please come
check out our new omelet station
and bottomless mimosa for $5.
May Menu
May 3rd –
Fried chicken,
macaroni and cheese,
squash casserole,
fried okra, baked beans
May 10th –
Shrimp and crab white
wine cream sauce,
bowtie pasta,
chicken marsala,
wild rice, mixed veggies,
quiche
May 17th – Fried catfish, baked beans,
cole slaw, hushpuppies
May 24th –
Turkey with dressing,
sweet potato casserole,
green beans,
cranberry sauce
May 31st – Roast beef, carrots,
mashed potatoes,
cornbread
PRESORTED
STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
MOBILE, AL
PERMIT #1266
MOBILE YACHT CLUB
4925 Marina Drive N.
Mobile, Alabama 36605
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MBSS 2015 Class Schedule
Class 1: June 8 – June 12
Class 2: June 15 – June 19
Class 3: June 22 – June 26 Special Opti class (1/2 day sessions)
Break: June 29 – July 3 Fourth of July Holiday week, no classes
Class 4: July 6 – July 10
Class 5: July 13 – July 17
Class 6: July 20 – July 24
Class 7: July 27 – July 31
Notes:
1. With the exception of the special Opti classes, all classes
are full day
2. Special Opti classes are held as half day classes, morning
only over a five day week
3. Full day class schedule is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
4. Half day class schedule is 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
5. Student age limits – Special Opti class: 7, 8, and 9 year olds,
all other classes ages 8 10 to 18 years
6. Students may arrive as early as 8:30 AM
7. Parents must pick up students no later than 5:30 PM
8. Preferred class size is 16 to 18 students, Opti class size is
10 students maximum
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