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The season is definitely upon us. Captains Hays, Ross, and Conrad are already on their moorings, and our first race of the Chapman - Shipley - Bennett Spring Series will be held this coming Sunday, April 18th. If you don't have a boat on the water, come out and crew, and if you don't want to crew, run the committee boat and cheer our intrepid sailors on. The Spring Banquet was a great start to the sailing season with good food, an entertaining program from Greg Wurst, and a wonderful opportunity to get together after the winter. We welcomed new club members Diane and Richard Pikul, Sue and Brian Wells and returning members Linda and Ron Frey. The Sea Scouts, our own Ship 5074, made a special presentation to the BVYC in John Joehnk's memory. We now have an engraved brass ship's bell and an all weather Stars and Stripes that were presented by Thomas Ross, Harrison Otto, and Chris Coffee. The membership deeply appreciates these gifts as we continue to honor the memory of our friend John and all that he did for our club. |
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A special thanks goes to Ann and John Murray, who hosted our banquet at the Manhattan Country Club. I am pleased to announce that the Women's Sailing Seminar will take place June 19th and 20th, so save the dates. Invitations will be mailed later this month, and we will take the first 12 sailors who respond. Jack Hayes and Jayne Thompson have generously volunteered to run the ground school, which will be held on the 19th at Java. Jack and Jayne have taught hundreds of people to wind surf, so we are fortunate to have such experienced teachers for this seminar. The second day will consist of applying what we learn in ground school out at the lake. Speaking of volunteers, the Sea Scouts are looking for volunteer adult helpers. Anyone interested should contact Chris Ross. Thank you to all the folks who came out for work day, especially Nathanel, who knows how to brandish a brush. And Bob and Jane Mullen did an exceptional job launching the season with a great Spring Banquet and Work Day Spread. I hope all boat launches go well, and I'll see you on race day. |