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H A MPTON Y ACHT C LUB
J ANUARY 2015
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2014 Awards Night Highlights
Photos by Suzanne Hamilton
Kaila Pfrang and Sydney Spruill are
awarded the Clyde W. Winters Junior
Award for their 9th place finish at the
2014 Club Mid Atlantic Championships
hosted by HYC.
Dennis and Diane Quinn are
awarded the R. Marshall Peters
Sportsmanship Award for their
participation and support of Adult
Sailing and Race Committee.
Miami - Nassau Race 2014 on MIRAGE
Submitted by Christian Schaumloffel
It's always a new challenge whether we can pull it off in 8 days from Hampton via
Miami to Nassau and back. Usually the rock stars in sailing jump on a beautiful big
yacht after they familiarized themselves with boat, crew and race course. Well, I
have the feeling the whole MIRAGE crew fit the above definition by default. And
yes, we finished in the middle of all these beautiful big yachts after a slow light wind
30 hour race. 2 years ago it was the record breaker and 22 hours for us. This race
was a challenge right from the start. We were 7 minutes late and I was rather
unhappy with my lack of foresight into opposing wind and current.
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Passages:
Libby Wilson
Jack Zanks
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The Commodore Award for 2014 went
to Ann Marie Harris, Chairperson of the
Entertainment Committee. Ann Marie
has done a great job planning events
for our entertainment and amusement;
please congratulate her when you see
her.
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C OMMODORE ’ S L ET TER
TO THE
M EMBERSHIP
Happy New Year!!!
A New Year is upon us. As your new Commodore, I would like to start off the year by thanking all of our members,
volunteers, staff and management for another great year at HYC! Without all of you, HYC would not be the great
club that it is.
For 2015, I look forward to the new challenges that await us and know from past experiences that we have the people
in place to make the best of these opportunities. I would like to take this time to pledge that the board and I are committed to maintaining fiscal responsibility while bringing the same level of success to the club’s traditions and activities
both on and off the water that we have enjoyed in the past.
I would also like to report that once again our Holiday membership drive was a success bringing aboard a number of
new members! I know we all look forward to meeting the wonderful new members who have chosen HYC as their
Yacht Club! Please be sure to say “Hello” and make them all feel welcome.
I look forward to the New Year and serving HYC as the commodore!
David Taylor
SUPERBOWL PARTY
IN THE DOCKSIDE LOUNGE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015
5:30 PM
SPECIAL MENU AVAILABLE
Comedy Night
In the Dockside Lounge
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Dinner Buffet 6-9 PM
Entertainment Begins 7:30
Reservations Required
757-722-0711
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MANAGER’S REPORT
I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. This month we are going to extend the dining hours on Sundays until
6:00. We have come up with a limited menu that will be available from 2:00 until 6:00. I can’t think of a better way
to enjoy the NFL playoffs.
We are having our wonderful Wine Tasting on Thursday, January 8th. Next, on January 11th we are having our Sunday
Brunch. Then on January 15th, we are doing our Birthday Bash. I can’t think of a better place to celebrate a birthday.
We are going to try a new concept, Southern Comfort foods with a twist, on Thursday, January 29 th. Then on Saturday, January 31th, we are featuring a Comedy night. Reservations are required for these events.
Starting on Wednesday, January 7th we are going to try a Soup and Spat Potato Bar in the Dockside Lounge. Please see
the menu in the Mainsheet.
Then coming up February 1st,we will do another Super Bowl party. Also, on February 14th we will host our annual
Valentines dinner. This will be a limited menu with the best view in town. Reservations are required for this event.
I would like to thank all of the members who contributed to the employee holiday fund. The employees were very
thankful for the contributions. I look forward to seeing everyone around the club.
Best Regards,
Richard Ash
Club Manager
2015 Hampton Yacht Club Board of Directors
The following slate of officers was officially voted in by the membership of the Hampton Yacht Club at the Annual
Stockholders Meeting on December 8, 2014.
Past Commodore
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Fleet Captain
Secretary
Treasurer
John Heinke
David Taylor
Judy Carr
Jamie Shoemaker
Justin Morris
H.J. Shaw
John Hobart
Director (1 year)
Director (1 year)
Director (2 years)
Director (2 years)
Gary Bodie
Alan Bomar
Tom Ryan
Clayton Jenson
A Very Special Membership Meeting
“Broadening the Scope of Junior Sailing”
February 9th, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Featuring NEVIN SAYRE
Before Nevin Sayre was a five-time U.S. National Windsurfing Champion, he was a four-time college sailing AllAmerican. Sayre not only understands the competitive side of sailing, he understands that competition isn’t necessarily what sailing is all about. So why is the U.S. struggling to turn youth sailors into life sailors?
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MURPHY RULES CLINIC
JUST HOW PROPER IS A PROPER COURSE?
Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 0900 - 1200 (noon)
At Hampton Yacht Club, Hampton, VA
Everything you always wanted to know about a proper course . . . but were afraid to ask.
What is a real proper course?
When must I sail one?
When and how much can I luff?
What about at marks?
Can I always luff when starting?
How about after starting?
Does proper course matter while finishing?
And, more . . .
Presented by John McCarthy in his “Rules Made Easy” style. No rule numbers or recitation - just concepts to help you know how
to react in real situations. John is a US Sailing certified National Judge and Judge Instructor and Regional Race Officer and Race
Management Instructor.
THIS SEMINAR IS IDEAL FOR SKIPPERS AND PEOPLE WHO CREW
How Proper is a Proper Course? Registration Form:
Name:________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Phone: (
) __________________________________
Address: (number, street)_________________________
(city, state, zip) _________________________
Registration Fee: $20 includes refreshments, course materials, etc. Make check payable to: Lin McCarthy
(Memo note: Murphy Rules)
Mail payment and registration info to: Lin McCarthy, ATTN: Morning with Murphy, 4401 Chesapeake Avenue, Hampton,
VA 23669
Questions? Email Lin at [email protected] or call 757-850-4225
(Proceeds go to support of Southern Bay Race Week 2015)
HYC is Dishing Up Some Southern Comfort with a Twist
Thursday, January 29th in the Commodore's Dining Room
Crispy Fried Catfish
With Seasoned Rice, Mexican Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw And Tartar Sauce. $15.00
Pork Cutlet And Collards
Roasted Pork Loin, Sliced And Served Over Fresh Collards And Mashed Potatoes. $15.00
Crawfish Etouffee
Crawfish Simmered In A Rich Sauce With Vegetables, Served Over Rice. $15.00
Dessert Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Reservations Requested
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HOW A “LIVING SHORELINE” CAN HELP PROTECT YOUR WATERFRONT PROPERTY
January 12, 2015
HYC Membership Meeting at 7:30pm
Are you a shoreline property owner?
Do you have an erosion problem?
Is a “living shoreline” project suitable for your property?
Do you need permits for a living shoreline project?
What if your property is currently defended by a revetment or bulkhead?
How do you plant tidal marsh grasses along your shoreline?
Where can you get more information on living shorelines?
Christine Tombleson, Coastal Advisory Scientist with the Center for Coastal
Resources Management (CCRM) at VIMS, will share a presentation on what
are known as “living shorelines.” Many local shorelines are stabilized with
Hermitage Living Shoreline Initial Planting
hardened structures, such as bulkheads, revetment, and concrete seawalls.
Ironically, these structures often increase the rate of coastal erosion, remove
the ability of the shoreline to carry out natural processes, and provide little
habitat for estuarine species.
Christine will discuss a more natural bank stabilization technique called living
shorelines, an approach that uses plants, sand, and some rock to provide
shoreline protection and maintain valuable habitat. Living shoreline projects
use a variety of structural and organic materials, such as wetland plants, submerged aquatic vegetation, oyster reefs, coir fiber logs, sand fill, and stone.
Benefits of living shorelines may include: reducing bank erosion and property loss; providing an attractive natural appearance; creating recreational use
areas; improving marine habitat & spawning areas; more affordable construction costs; and improving water quality and clarity.
Hermitage Living Shoreline after Growing
Ms. Tombleson serves as the primary contact for provision of technical advice to local governments, state agencies and the general public with regard Season
to tidal shorelines and coastal zone management, and conducts field work for
marsh inventories and research projects. She has served as Environmental Programs Administrator and Wetlands Board staff
for local government, and had a private marine permit consulting business. She holds a B.S. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science.
Save the Date for Hampton Yacht Club Summer Sailstice Cruise
June 18th - 21st
Look for more details in future Mainsheets for the 2015 HYC Summer Sailstice Cruise and other Summer Sailstice plan events. Feel free to contact Mary Greblunas at [email protected] with questions or if you
would like to help with any of the Summer Sailstice events.
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2014 Awards Night
Hampton Annual: PRO John McCarthy
Cruising Class
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Bona Dea
Vagabon-De
Vicki Zimmerman
Lester Knight
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Ali-Ru
Boogity 3
John Lones
C. T. Tiller
Barry August Award
Ali-Ru
John Lones
PHRF Class C
1st Place:
2nd Place:
The Hunter
Insolvent
Justin Morris
Steve Taylor
PHRF Class B
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
Rumble
Cool Change
Bad Habit
Ben Weeks
Rusty Burshell
Bob Archer
PHRF Class A
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Feather
Sea Star
Phil Briggs
Bumps Eberwine
PHRF Non Spin
Leon James Award (best corrected time in A Class)
Feather
Phil Briggs
Plantation Light Race: PRO Bob Thomas
No race due to no wind
Double-Handed Race: PRO Rich Wilcox
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
4th Place:
Folly
Bad Habit
Pterodactyl
Feather
Single Handed Race:
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Doug Miller
Bob Archer
Tyrell Madden
Phil Briggs
PRO Michelle Garn
The Hunter
Melantho
Justin Morris
Jack Clayton
Frostbite Series: PRO Brian Deibler
Cruising Class
1st Place:
Vagabon-De
Lester Knight
PHRF Non Spin
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Folly
Remedy
Doug Miller
Will & Mary Roberts
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PHRF Class B
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
Cool Change
Bad Habit
Callinectes
Rusty Burshell
Bob Archer
Ben Cuker
PHRF Class A
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
Feather
Nanuq
Pterodactyl
Phil Briggs
Glenn Doncaster
Tyrell Madden
Gaboon:
PRO Phil Briggs
No race due to excessive winds
Special Awards
Clyde W. Winters Junior Award:
Ray Brown Offshore Sailor Award:
R. Marshall Peters Sportsmanship Award:
Commodore’s Award:
Kaila Pfrang & Sidney Spruill
Christian Schaumloffel
Denise & Diann Quinn
Ann Marie Harris
Come Enjoy A New Concept Of HYC A la Carte Brunch
And Fresh Fruit And Chocolate Fountain
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Bacon and Gruyere Quiche
Served With Fresh Fruit And Warm Croissant. $9.00
Bibimbap
A Korean Egg Dish, Hot Rice Topped With Crunchy Lettuce And Vegetables,
Then Marinated Grilled Steak Strips And Finished With A Sunny Up Egg. $11.00
Frittata With Bacon, Corn And Pasta
Served With Toast And Fruit. $10.00
Twisted Eggs Benedict
Toasted English Muffin Topped With Avocado, Tomato, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Eggs
And Choron Sauce. Served With Hash Brown Potatoes. $12.00
Reservations Requested
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2015 Summer Cruise Series
The committee proudly announces its 2015 cruise schedule for power boats.
River’s Rest
Chickahominy River
June 5–7
Reservations for slips and rooms 804-829-2753; rooms go fast, so register now.
Long Cruise
June 24 – July 5
June 24
June 25
June 26
June 27
June 28–29
June 30
July 1 – 2
July 3
July 4
Chesapeake Boat Basin - Kilmarnock
Solomons Yacht Club - Solomons
Herrington Harbour Marina North
Chesapeake Yacht Club – West River
Inner Harbor East Marina – Baltimore
Yacht Basin – Annapolis
St. Michaels Harbour Inn – St. Michaels
Zahniser’s - Solomons
Dozier’s Regatta Point – Deltaville
Cape Charles Clam Slam
August 7 – 9
We once again join forces with the sailboat cruisers in Cape Charles; mark your calendars.
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The wind was against the Gulf Stream but not too forceful. The calm starry night was beautiful with a prominent meteor sighting. At least we had the spinnaker up the last half of 176 nm race and liked the view at dawn. Not only could we see the Caribbean blue water but competitors in a size range we didn't expect. The last leg towards Nassau was a mix of reach and run and
on MIRAGE we kept it close to the optimal wind angles and often changed course to keep us moving. The leading boats encountered lighter wind ahead and jibed dozens (plural) of times to keep moving. Nassau finish line here we come with several J120 around us and other big rigs. Finishing right after a gorgeous sunset we headed for our dock, hotel, shower and Nassau YC.
There Bahama Mamas and a fantastic all you can eat buffet was practically waiting for us there.
The next day's awards party had something new in store. It wasn't the Junkanoos but the same brass band and Caribbean drums
without the costumes around the swimming pool. Everybody got into the rhythm and we knew this was the best place to be in
Nassau. MIRAGE won the Nassau Cup last year since the only class then was PHRF. This year the bigger boats sailed for the
Nassau Cup under the IRC rating. We were happy with our 2nd place in PHRF but even happier that we beat the first place
boat in IRC.
From previous years’ experience I knew that we didn't need to be an early riser for the return trip. We arrived at our favorite
beach after 17 hours in the dead of the night and anchored in some lumpy seas. At dawn we moved around into a sheltered
bight in accordance to good seamanship. I wouldn't have dared to do the same in pitch black with unknown reefs. Fun at the
beach and corals was followed by feeding stingrays in ankle deep water. Stingrays in the wild aren't a petting zoo but they were
very friendly. Even big daddy in the size of a 5 foot dining room table was nice but a little unnerving by its sheer size.
The weather forecast projected 20 knots wind from the NE which would have turned the Florida Straits into steep waves with
the Gulf Stream opposing it. We liked to miss this challenge and left a little earlier to arrive in Biscayne Bay by midnight. The
nightly warm shower at Coral Reef YC was heavenly and we slept great the rest of the night. A very pretty picture MIRAGE
received as 2nd place survived the sail back in mint condition and serves as a reminder of a successful round trip back in
Hampton Roads.
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HYC W ELCOMING N EW M EMBERS
HYC is currently in a growth mode and welcoming new members. Due to the success of the 2014
membership promotion campaign we are once again going to offer a limited time only 50% off regular
initiation fees.
As we approach our membership goals, this limited time only, 50% off initiation fee may not be offered again in the near future. Consequently, if you have a friend, co-worker, crew member, family
member, etc., who may be interested in joining our club, please pass along HYC’s 50% off initiation
fee offer.
To arrange tours of the club, applications or request for additional information, please contact Rich
Ash, HYC Manager (757) 722-0211.
Reduced 50% Off - Initiation Offer – Limited Holiday Offer Only
Offer good for applications received through February 9, 2015
Class
Active
Active Military
Young Adults
Legacy
Non-Resident
Regular Fee
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$750
$1,000
Discount
$1,000
$500
$750
$375
$500
Limited Offer
$1,000
$500
$750
$375
$500
All initiation fees may be paid in full or 10% upfront with the remainder spread over 12 months. The
only exception is young adults where the initiation fee can be spread between joining and 35th birthday.
PROFIT & LOSS SUMMARY FOR November 2014
NOVEMBER
Y-T-D '14
ACTUAL
Y-T-D '14
BUDGET
Y-T-D '13
ACTUAL
MARINA & RENTAL PROPERTY
$8,582
$174,772
$169,954
$161,521
FOOD & BEVERAGE
$9,174
$49,682
$80,558
$70,853
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
$8,779
(66,985)
($57,240)
($35,952)
NET ALL FUNDS
$26,535
$157,469
$193,272
$196,422
MAINTENANCE & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
Beginning Accrued Balance
Income
Elevator Pledges
Expense
Expenses
$128,854
$6,035
$132
($11,318) 515 Bridge Street
($85) New Dishwasher
Ending Accrued Balance
$123,618
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HYC D INING
Commodore’s Dining Room -Serving Dinner Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday Nights 6-9 PM
The Dockside Lounge -
Serving Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 9-11 AM
Serving Lunch Daily 11:30 AM- 2:00 PM, Social Hour Friday Nights 5:30-7:30 PM
Serving Dinner Monday 5-8 PM, Wednesday - Saturday 5-9 PM
Two for $20
Monday Nights
5 - 8 PM
In the
Dockside Lounge
Choose from our
Blue Plate Specials
Dinner
Pizza Night
Thursday Nights
Specials in
in the Dockside
the Dockside
Lounge
Friday & Saturday
Nights throughout
the Month of
January
Lounge 5-9 PM
14” pizza with two
toppings $12++
$6 Pitcher of
Domestic Beer with
Pizza Purchase.
January 15, 2015
In the Commodore’s
Dining Room
Featuring Prime Rib &
Shrimp Dinner
Reservations Required
Join us in the Dockside Lounge Wednesday night for our new feature:
N EW
Soup and Spat Potato Bar
(Flattened Large Potato with toppings)
Soup du Jour, Bake Potato,
Sautéed Hot Toppings:
Ham, Salami, Chicken, Peperoni, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms. and Broccoli.
Additional Toppings:
Cheddar Cheese, Chives, Sour Cream And Crumbled Bacon.
$12.00
Thursday, January 8 ~ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio
coupled with
Chicken Avocado Salad
Harlow Ridge Chardonnay
coupled with
Northwest Salmon Chowder
The Seeker Pinot Noir
coupled with
Lobster Thermidore Baked Potato
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Alta Vista Malbec
coupled with
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
with Sautéed Spinach
and Peppercorn Sauce
Santa Martina Rosso
coupled with
Chocolate Tuxedo Bomb Cake
$28++
Reservation Required
Sun
4 A la Carte Breakfast
9-11
Lunch 11:30-6
Frostbite Sailing
11 A la Carte Breakfast
9-11
Lunch 11:30-6
Sunday Brunch
Frostbite Sailing
18 A la Carte Breakfast
9-11
Lunch 11:30-6
Frostbite Sailing
25 A la Carte Breakfast
9-11
Lunch 11:30-6
Frostbite Sailing
5
Mon
Lunch 11:30-2
Two for $20
5-8-DL
19
Lunch 11:30-2
Two for $20
5-8-DL
12
Lunch 11:30-2
Two for $20
5-8-DL
Board of Directors/
Membership
Meeting
26
Lunch 11:30-2
Two for $20
5-8-DL
6
13
Thu
DL - Dockside Lounge
CR - Commodore’s Dining Room
727-722-0711
Sat
3 Breakfast 9-11
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu- DL -5-9
Fri
2 Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Social Hour 5:30-7:30
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
10 Breakfast 9-11
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu- DL -5-9
1 Breakfast Buffet 8-11
9 Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Social Hour 5:30-7:30
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
Club Closes at Noon
Maness Race
7
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
Wed
January 2015
Tue
Lunch 11:30-2
Club Closes
At 6 PM
8 Lunch 11:30-2
Pizza Night 5-9 DL
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
Wine Tasting
17 Breakfast 9-11
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu- DL -5-9
24 Breakfast 9-11
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu- DL -5-9
14
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
23 Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Social Hour 5:30-7:30
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
16 Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Social Hour 5:30-7:30
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
22 Lunch 11:30-2
Pizza Night 5-9 DL
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
Lunch 11:30-2
Club Closes
At 6 PM
21
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
31 Breakfast 9-11
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu- DL -5-9
Comedy Night
30 Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Social Hour 5:30-7:30
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
15 Lunch 11:30-2
Pizza Night 5-9 DL
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
Birthday Bash
20
Lunch 11:30-2
Club Closes
At 6 PM
28
Lunch 11:30-2
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
Dining Room Closed
27
Lunch 11:30-2
Club Closes
At 6 PM
29 Lunch 11:30-2
Pizza Night 5-9 DL
Pub Menu 5-9-DL
Dinner Menu 6-9-CR
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