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BURGEE
www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca
Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
February 2004
ARMDALE YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER
This panoramic photo of AYC was taken Sunday, January 25, 2004. Photo by Alexander Meredith, submitted by Jack Cameron. To
view this beautiful photo in colour, please visit our website www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca. I have posted it on the photos 2 page.
Gregg
COMMODORE’S REPORT
This is a great time of year. Now I know that there are
some of you who are saying "is he nuts??” Its cold,
miserable, dark..and worst of all, my boat is covered in
ice and snow!". I suppose it’s whether you are a "glass is
half full" or a "glass is half empty" kind of person. I like
to look at it that there is way more winter behind us,
than in front of us. Within 6 weeks or so, tarps will start
to come off boats, the yard will sing with the soothing
sounds of grinders, sanders and other power tools, and
talk will turn to Regatta Weekend. Meanwhile, at the club
there is a full slate of activities to make the next 6 weeks
go a little faster--nav courses, dances, socials, special
dinners--it's all designed to serve you, the member. Make
a point of taking advantage of the club in the weeks
ahead, because I guarantee you, all too soon the "list of
things to do before launch" will come knocking!!
And then, I'll see you on the water!!
Tommy
NEW YEAR SAILORS
AYC sailors enjoying the day on Don Robinson’s
Douglas 31 “Carole”, January 18th 2004. (l-r)
Marilyn Daly, Kevin Rosborough, Don Robinson,
Steve Daly. Marilyn and Steve’s homeport is
Victoria, BC, but are wintering at AYC. Photo by
Karen Smith.
BURGEE
Committee of Management 2004
FLAG OFFICERS
Commodore:
Tom Harper
890-0106
Vice Commodore:
Dennis Harding
477-7785, 499-7351
Rear Commodore:
Roy Cheverie
222-0524
Fleet Captain Sail:
Norm Schneiderman
477-0906, 452-7308
Fleet Captain Cruise: Dave Hickey
479-2738, 497-8299
Treasurer:
OFFICERS
Brian Conrad
463-9305, 225-5855
Secretary:
Maxine Rosborough
477-4207, 450-3262
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Yard Chairman:
Norman Raine
477-4106
Entertainment chair: Grant Kennedy
477-7069, 497-5068
Dir. Sail Training:
Mark MacNeil
463-7677, 456-0555
Gregg Flynn
ARMDALE YACHT CLUB’S NEWSLETTER
From the Editor: Ahoy mates: The Halifax Boat Show
(in my opinion) was one of the best we have had in a long
time. The displays were very well done, the staff at each
location were professional, well turned out and offered
boaters an opportunity to escape the daily routine for a few
days. I was one of the first to get in the door on Thursday and
I was not disappointed. I tried to visit all the booths, but I
must confess I leaned to the sailing side a little more than the
power side. The power side that I did visit was most
impressive and even I picked up a few brochures detailing
some of the most beautiful boats that I have seen in a long
time. Boating is one of, if not the best family sport around. It
promotes responsibility, good will and a sincere interest in
keeping our coastlines and inland waterway clean for years to
come. Once again, I bumped into several AYC Members and
they all agreed that the toys
that were at the show were
very very nice. I had my eyes
on a beauty. I quickly went and
bought a lottery ticket as soon
as I got to the local mall.
See you at the club.
GO GREEN GO SAILING
Gregg Flynn 477-0940
Lightning - H36 (B9 ) winter
A warm day in December at my
winter spot ...Great!
Burgee Editor
& Webmaster:
477-0940, 430-3148
Past Commodore:
Paul Barr
BURGEE INFORMATION
House Chair:
Terry Hill
The BURGEE is published 10-12 times annually and has a print run
of 500 copies. It is distributed to all AYC members and to clubs in
Nova Scotia.
Submissions, articles, ads and photographs submitted will be
considered for publication, subject to space. Articles may be edited.
Deadline for submissions is the second Friday of each month.
450-5100, 830-5100
AYC Management
General Manager:
Kristine Jagoe
477-4617
Club Steward:
Sharon Lloyd
477-7650
AYC Caterer:
Sharon,Stan Lloyd
Advertising: Please contact our General Manager, Kristine Jagoe
(902) 477-4617 for rates and details or the Editor, Gregg Flynn (902)
477-0940.
477-7650
Boat Yard Staff
Yard Foreman:
Wade Henneberry
477-4153
Yard Staff:
Ed Burke
Jim Harris
Jared Saulnier
477-4153
AYC INFORMATION
Armdale Yacht Club, 40 Purcell’s Cove Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
PO Box 22105, Bayers Road Postal Outlet,
7071 Bayers Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4T7
(902) 477-4617 /477-0148 fax
office@armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca www.armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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ARMDALE YACHT CLUB’S NEWSLETTER
HOUSE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
AYC RENOVATION CREW
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TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, GIVE ME
A CALL FOR THE DETAILS, YOU’LL BE GLAD.
We started the New Year with a flurry of activity. As
you know, this year we only had a one week shut down
so with a team of dedicated volunteers we set to work. In
this short space of time the ladies washrooms, which
were appalling, were totally renovated. The lower lobby
got a face lift plus new flooring, the dining room and
upper ward room also got spiffed up. The caterers have
had some issues addressed re:equipment, also repairs to
the bar area are on-going these of which are long
overdue.
In the near future the rear deck will be re-built,
weather permitting.
In closing, I would like to thank the following people:
Munden & Dianne, Dave & Janice, Eric & Ellen, Lloyd
& Suzie, Dennis & Rosalind, Vic & Karen, Vince &
Dianne, Grant & Penny, Andy & Paul (who are not a
couple), Jack, and last but not least, Dee.
The A.Y.C Reno Team
Thanks everyone for a great effort.
House Chairman
Terry Hill
RANDY STEVENS
Success has a simple formula....
Do your best and you might win.....
–Ken Bell
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CERTAIN ASSUMPTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.
Sailors, we all dream about sailing alone
around the world, but only a few of us
actually do it. I shook the hand of Derek
Hatfield at the Halifax boat Show and I must
admit, it was great to meet someone who
has completed such a journey. Once is
incredible but, Derek is planning another trip,
aboard the new Spirit of Canada, an open
60 racing sailboat. Check out his site at
www.spiritofcanada.net
Smooth Sailing Derek.
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ARMDALE YACHT CLUB’S NEWSLETTER
YARD CHAIRMAN REPORT
REAR COMMODORE’S REPORT
Need a date? I have one for you,
March 28 at 2pm. That is when we should
I would like to extend best wishes for the
coming year from the Yard Committee and
Yard Staff to the membership.
all get together for the first Skippers Meeting
of the year. We would like to review the sailing instructions and calendar at that time
and Roy is working on having a special
presentation. It should be interesting and
fun. Come for Sunday brunch then the
meeting, a perfect afternoon.
Yard Foreman, Wade Henneberry and our
Club Manager, Kristine Jagoe have met with
the Insurance Broker and Adjuster for the
damage caused to the marinas during
Hurricane Juan with very positive results and
we expect repairs to be completed for the
start of the yachting season.
We are still looking for someone to
run the race house this season. If you are
interested or know someone who may be
interested, send them our way. We would
love a volunteer and would equally love to
pay someone to do the job. Mostly, we
would love to have the job filled and by a
capable party.
The Yard Committee will be meeting in early
January to plan the work required in the yard
for the coming year. If anyone has suggestions or questions, do not hesitate in speaking
with me.
I would like to thank the past Yard Chairman,
Paul Samson for the work and effort he has
We also need sponsors. We want to award
done over the past several years on behalf of more prizes this year. Make the season
the Club membership.
more fun and rewarding. If you are interested in donating anything and I mean anyNorman Raine
thing, we will gladly give it away. This
Yard Chairman
includes donating your time to approach
likely donors. Give us a call.
Winter is almost gone and dreams of sailing
our yachts is soon a reality. Try not to miss
the meeting and try to send us some feedback on our ideas. You will soon be stuck
with the decisions if you don't.
Norman Schneiderman,
Fleet Captain Sail
477-0906 nnn@hfx.eastlink.ca
Roy Cheverie
Rear Commodore
222-0524 charles476@hotmail.com
This visitor was found sunning next to
“DIVECOM II”. He melted a hole right through the
snow down to the bare dock. We should hire them
on for snow removal. Karen Smith
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ARMDALE YACHT CLUB’S NEWSLETTER
PLAY CRIB AT AYC EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - 8.00 PM to 10:00 PM
GREAT PRIZES - TURKEY - CHICKEN - HAMS - STEAKS
SPECIAL $30.00 DRAW & OTHER NICE PRIZES
GREAT SANDWICH BUFFET
BARGAIN NIGHT - $5.00 PER PERSON
PLAY OTHER CARD GAMES AFTER THE CRIB TOURNAMENT IS OVER
ALSO ANOTHER SPECIAL PRIZE DRAW FOR SURPLUS PRIZES?
”good times are a coming”
Treasurer
Brian Conrad
DON'T FORGET
DARTS THURSDAY NIGHTS
AT 7PM LOWER LOUNGE
BAR IS NOW OPEN DURING DARTS
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ARMDALE YACHT CLUB’S NEWSLETTER
Looking Astern
It was 1963, a group of excited
lads wearing Royal Canadian
Sea Cadet uniforms stepped off
the bus and were instantly
made welcome by caring and
attentive hosts of the Annual
Sea Cadet regatta. I was having a great time, meeting new
friends, on the first day and
trying to outsail them on the
second day. It was the first
time that I had ever sailed in
the Northwest Arm and I could
not believe that I was so lucky
to be one of the 100 or so
teenagers, selected to represent their Corps. I was from the
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp
Lion which was on shores of the
bay at Hamilton, Ontario. I was
sailing the famous 470 then
and that was a lot of fun. The
regatta was wonderful, the people were wonderful and I
thought someday I will sail this
area again and here I am..I
want to thank all those that
took the time to give us
“Cadets” the time of our lives.
Thanks. My memory, but I felt
that it was worth sharing.
Gregg Flynn
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DAWN
Dawn-and a cloudless sky
With a brisk breeze blowing;
And the seabirds, flight
In the morning light,
As the waves go racing by
With their white crests showing.
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Dawn of a new-born day,
With the chill of night dying
As the shadows flee
To windward and lee,
And the sharp prow cleaves the spray,
At the forefoot flying
Dawn o,er the ocean dim
With the big Sails shaking;
And the long white wake
Where the foam flecks break,
And Nature singing a hymn
To the glad day waking
Dawn of a radiant day
Bright with the hope of homing,
As each sailor boy
With a heart of joy,
Singing his glad roundelay,
Returns from his roaming
C.W. WADE
Submitted by
Robert Lloyd Flynn
Calgary Alberta
Ed note. Thank you, my Brother
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BURGEE
ARMDALE YACHT CLUB’S NEWSLETTER
FLEET CAPTAIN CRUISE REPORT
The Crews Nooze Bulletin
AYC
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR 2004 SEASON
Friday March 5 to Sunday March 7 * Dry Cruise to Oak Island
Friday May 28 to Sunday May 30 * Ice Breaker Raft up at
Wreck Cove
CYCLONE
Friday July 2 to Sunday July 4 * First Cruise to Rogues
Wednesday July 28 to August 1 * Tall Ships Week
* Parade of Lights
LIGHTNING
Saturday August 28 * Fishing Rodeo
Saturday September 11 * Poker Run
470s
Saturday October 9 to Monday October 11 * Thanksgiving
Raft-up
** Trip to Chester, La Have, sometime in August will be
organized.
SPRING SEMINARS
A spring series of seminars is being developed with many
interesting topics, with guest speakers at the club house. We
will have the e-mail site operational by the end of March, so
please stay tuned. Bulletin boards will also be placed at the
entrance to every marina and a large information board at the
foot of the hill at the club house for general information.
David Hickey
Fleet Captain Cruise
AYC
ON THE ARM
FOOTLOOSE
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ARMDALE YACHT CLUB’S NEWSLETTER
ENTERTAINMENT CHAIRMAN REPORT
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat - Feb 28,
AYC Beach Party 6-?PM
Sat - Mar 13,
St Patrick’s Day Matinee 4-6PM - Music 3 piece band,
Irish & variety, Good dance music
Fri - Mar 19,
Dining 6-9, Piano music with Johnny Theodore
Winter - Dining Room Hours:
Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 11:30 AM > 2:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM > 2:00 PM
& 5:00 PM > 8:30 PM
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11:30 AM > 2:00 PM
& 6:00 PM > 9:00 PM
10:00 AM > 2:00 PM
(BRUNCH)
& 5:00 PM > 830 PM
10:00 AM > 2:00 PM
(BRUNCH)
Music: Bruce Wheaton
“BASIC BOATING OPERATOR LICENSE”
Correctly answer 27 basic boating questions out of 36 on
the CCG approved written test at AYC any day from
11:30 - 13:00. If you correctly answer 27 questions you
will receive the CCG Basic Boating Operators card,
issued once in a lifetime. No charge if you fail.
Processing fee $35.00. For more information contact
John Waldron at 477-6242.
I was once asked on a foggy day if I knew where we
were. My reply, I always know where I am, but someKen Bell
times I don’t know my boat’s location.
Tall Ships are
coming in 2004
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