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TELLTALES
Whitby Yacht Club Monthly Newsletter
April 2014
Commodore’s Corner
Ahoy all!
It's hard to fathom...We are but a couple of weeks
away from launch 2014!
Turkeys Reporting For
Work at the West Yard!
The sound of industry can be heard all over the
Club with sanders, polishers, buffers and waxers in use
everywhere. It is an exciting time of year!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Commodore’s Corner …...…...………….……..….…...……....……….page 1
WYC Race Team Places 1st in Ontario Grand Prix Provincials …...........page 2
Upcoming April Events ………….………....……….…….….…....…..page 3
Winter Sail 2014 Program ……..………..……….……….………..…..page 3
May Club Events / May Regatta Schedule ……………………….….. page 4
Eyewitness News – Members Going “Winter Sailing” …………….… page 5
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly ………………………………….... page 6
Marine Facilities Update ………………………………………….…. page 6
Photo Courtesy of Mitch Stanley.
Launch Day Preparations ………………………………………….…page 8
Local Events of Interest …………………………………………..... page 10
Toronto Sail for Burn Survivors ……….………………………….... page 11
Welcome New Members ……………….…………………………... page 12
Will Your Bilge Pump Notify You in Time? ………….…………….... page 12
2014 WYC Cruising Schedule . …………………………………….. page 14
Hard Winter on Hoses ……………………………………………... page 15
Port Whitby Marina Hours ………………………………………… page 15
Marine Notice ………………………………………………………page 15
It’s Beginning to Look Like Launch Time …………………………..page 16
2014 Sailpast
Sat. June 7th
WYC 2014 Coaching Team ………………………………..………..page 18
2014 Sailing School Flyer and Brochure ……………………………..page 21
Watch for more details coming soon.
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Less exciting, are the aching muscles, the cleanup of exploded pop and beer cans forgotten in the
icebox...or who can doubt the wonderful life experience of replacing hoses and through hulls, split from this
winters deep temperatures and perfectly accessible when the boat was built - but less so now. Oh my! What
trials we must endure. In the end, it's all good! Spring has sprung!
Your Board has continued to be very busy over the past month planning a great season. Whether you
are racing, sailing, cruising, or just 'cottaging' I know you will have an awesome summer!
Our Sailing School plans are well under way and in this edition of Telltales, you will get to meet our
fantastic Instructor Team and our Race Team. As well, we have new advertising, and new WYC Sail School
brochures that offer a new fun look for our WYC Sailing School.
Our IT group have been hard at it, and our new POS system is in use with new equipment and
capabilities.
We have continued with an awesome Winter Sail Program this year, with increased interest and
attendance at every session. Not to be outdone, our Knife & Fork events have enjoyed record turnouts.
As I look back over this years’ hard winter, I cannot believe the dedication of our work crews that
have come out every weekend rain or shine to help with snow clearing, the dock rebuild projects, dock
movement and other grounds projects. This team deserves a lot of credit. Our thanks too, to the many
individuals who fed this army every weekend. (I do have a few pounds to work off).
Did you know? We are always looking for great experiences and cool articles for Telltales. Please
send us your fun stories, your "I learned about sailing from that" stories, your pictures and anything else you
believe would be fun or newsworthy. This is your newsletter… we would love to hear from you!
By the time our May Telltales is published, we will have our boats in the water. Until then, please be
safe. Look out for each other, respect the environment and let's have a great launch on May 3rd!
See you at the Launch Dock!
Commodore, John Berry
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WYC Race Team Places 1st in
Ontario Grand Prix Provincial
Championships
Peter Brickell was presented Laser 1st Place finish in the
Ontario Grand Prix at the Ontario Sailing AGM, Toronto Boat
Show. The Ontario Grand Prix is a points total of spring, summer
and fall races for 19 and under. Peter, 15, was awarded first place
for Laser Full Rig. Congratulations Peter!
Congratulations to Arron Oskam from our Race Team who
placed 4th.
Fri. April 18th
 Social: TGIF dinner
Wed. April 23rd
 Social: Knife and Fork Club (5pm)
 Fleet: Winter Sail Program (7pm)
Fri. April 25th
Sat. April 26th
 Social: International Dinner (Pot Luck) at
5:30pm in Compass Rose Lounge. After a couple
years of hiatus, it’s back! Bring your favourite
dish and enjoy dinner with your friends at the
club.
April Bar Hours
Wednesday 4:00pm - Close
Friday 4:00pm - Close
Saturday 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Wed. April 30th
 Social: Knife and Fork Club (5pm) – Last one until the fall.
 Pre-Launch Meeting (7pm)
(Every Wednesday @ 7:00pm until Launch)
April
Wed. 23rd – Bart Bies with Andrew Sensicle (topic: WYC Racing Program with PHRF Update)
Wed. 30th – Pre Launch Meeting
Monitor the weekly e-blasts and WYC website for changes and new additions.
May Regatta’s
May Club Events
Fri. May 2nd
Sat. May 3rd
 Launch Day!!!
 Social: Regalia sale during Launch.
Fri. May 9th
 Social: Post Launch Party with Bill
Nadeau
Fri. May 16th
Sun. May 18th
 Social: BBQ at the Club. Come out for fun
and an informal long weekend BBQ at
the club.
Fri. May 23rd
Fri. May 30th
Wed. May 14th
 Wednesday Night Racing Begins at 6:30pm
 Series 1, Race 1
Wed. May 21st
 Wed. Night Racing - Series 1, Race 2
Thurs. May 22nd
 Spring single handed Begins at 6:30pm Race 1
Sat. May 24th
 Frenchman’s Bay 2 Handed Regatta
Wed. May 28th
 Wed. Night Racing - Series 1, Race 3
Thurs. May 22nd
 Spring single – Race 2
Fri. May 30th
 Susan Hood Trophy Race
- For more information about Lake Ontario
Off Shore Racing (including the Susan
Hood) visit their website: www.loor.ca
Upcoming 2014 Regatta’s
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WYC Two Handed Regatta (June 1st)
WYC Open Regatta (June 14th)
WYC Centennial Bowl ( June 15th)
Whitby 50 (June 20th- June 21st)
Lake Ontario 300 (starts July 12th)
FBYC Singlehand (July 19th)
Mayor’s Cup (July 27th)
LYRA (July 29th – Aug. 3rd)
FBYC Open Regatta (Aug. 9th & Aug. 10th)
WYC Jack and Jill (Aug. 23rd)
FBYC Pursuit (Aug. 24th)
WYC Fall Regatta/Stonehaven Cup (Sept. 6th & 7th)
FBYC Frostbite (Oct. 4th)
Rumours have been floating around the club that two members ventured out on a
winter sailing expedition a couple weeks ago. Well, it is true!
Although we question their sanity, WYC
members, Chris Hunter and Keenan Watters who were
tired of winter and anxious for the sailing season to
begin had been monitoring the Whitby Harbour basin
daily since January… waiting patiently for the ice to
break just long enough to go for a sail.
While most people head south or go skiing, not
Chris and Keenan. Eyewitnesses captured them on
Friday, March 14th carrying their 16’ hobbie cat across
the ice and plunging in for a sail (only days after the ice
was gone.. well, most of it). It was a beautiful sunny
day, the winds gusting to 20 knots, and ice burgs
floating by… no better way to enjoy the winter!
Photo’s Courtesy of Sr. Member, Jim Stewart.
Check out the YouTube video of their 2014 Winter Sailing Adventure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eWWbLlcs4g
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!
Sharing Our Boating Stories with Friends at the Club
If you haven't already sailed around Gibraltar past Cape
Vincent to Gananogue you need to try it at least once as it is a
long haul but a great sail. You get mostly westerly winds plus
every point of sail and condition that the lake and the St.
Lawrence can throw your way.
After a long haul from the south shore at Navy Point to
the Thousand Island, and sailing through and past about fifty shoals I needed to furl in and turn the on the
iron jenny. We were about an hour outside of the main docks with the wind dying but the waves were about
four feet and gaining momentum. Well about half way the engine light went on and its showed no oil! I ran
down below, moved kids, toys, a nervous dog, and removed the engine compartment so I could top the
engine up with two quarts of oil, and off we went. I decided turn the engine off, sail in, and turn the engine
back on once it cooled down a bit.
Well, if you ever have been at the municipal docks at Gananoque you know that the wind always
picks up and the traffic does as well. No problem I will simply turn the engine on and head in. I discovered
the hard way about “engine run off”. This is where the oil is heated up and fires all cylinders up and out of
control and you cannot stop the engine without smothering the breather. I docked and rafted up next to a
house boat where a family was enjoying a barbeque and quickly pulled the family off in case of fire. I
managed to dock jump below and choke the engine.
Well if you have ever seen a racoon, you could image the new rafting neighbour as he wiped the
black sute from his eyes (as if he here in a coal mine) and his nice white apron was now a smokey grey.
Even worst, the sute was covering the docks and his nice white boat house… it looked like a scene from City
TV evening news (you know the one that shows houses destroyed by fire and smoke).
We spent the next day cleaning our boat and the neighbours and settled into a sunset of laughter on
the newly found six foot marine racoon. For the record never top up a hot engine with oil!!!!!
Secretary, Chris Mace
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Marine Facilities Update
Spring has finally come and we are moving forward on making the club look like a boating club
again. It was a harsh winter but we were able to accomplish a lot thanks to our volunteers who came out on
those bitter days to help with the projects.
One of the main projects we’ve been working on is installing new floats under the basin docks and
dock 3. It was obvious that dock 3 was in great need of new floats as some of the barrel cages were failing
and some of the barrels were past their life expectancy. The basin docks also received new bollards, new
wood on its sides, and is now waiting for the new decking to arrive. The decks have been delayed due to a
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problem with the plastic compound mixture and that had to be addressed before they went into production to
manufacture the decking. I have personally spoke to the supplier and have been assured we will see the
product shortly. The first load leaving the manufacture's plant is coming to our club direct. Once the decking
is here it should only take a day to put it on the basin docks. The basin docks are scheduled to be launched
on “Launch Day – May 3rd”.
Last fall after moving the docks to their winter storage area the work boat sunk and it was removed
from its watery grave as soon as it was discovered. It was thought that the work boat had suffered some
damage from moving though the ice (during the moving of the docks). The work boat was sent out for
repairs and a well-deserved face lift. I went down to the repair shop and found the work boat laying upside
down naked of paint and getting ready for the next stage of refinishing. As I looked over the work boat I
noticed the metal on the port side was in almost new condition (other than the odd dent here and there), but
the starboard side along the chine at the rear of the boat was very badly pitted. I discovered that the damage
done to the work boat was as result from electrolyse caused by stay electricity in the water and not by ice
damage. As the work boat is always tied up on its starboard side and supplied electricity from the same side
when needed it's believed that is where it came in contact with the voltage.
The damage was in its minor stages and it was good that it was discovered now before the refinishing
progressed. I instructed the repair shop to install anodes on the transom to prevent this from happen again.
The work boat is expected back in fighting shape prior to Launch Day.
In closing it has been a good experience working with the members of our club.Sure we had a few
bumps or ice patches along the way but everybody that help out can be proud of what they have done to
make this the best club on the lake.
Marine Facilities, Gary Gibson
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Launch Day Preparations
Only a few weeks away and the final preparations for Launch Day are underway! Please review the
below important dates and reminders to ensure an efficient and safe launch. A reminder that all those
wishing to help must RSVP to John Latour pastcommodore@wyc.ca whether it is your first time or not.
Attending the pre-launch meeting is strongly
recommended especially if this is your first time working
on a crew.
LAUNCH DAY REMINDERS:
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All crew members are reminded of the
requirement for safety footwear and the
importance of punctuality. First Lift is at 7am
Saturday morning, so all crews must be at their
assigned locations by 6:45am at the latest.
Breakfast will be available in the clubhouse at
6am for all.
Please observe the Safety Notices posted around
the club and be sure to adhere closely to the rules.
They are for everyone’s protection to ensure we
have a safe Launch. All members are asked to
respect the direction of the Safety Officers - they
fulfill an important role in ensuring our personal
safety throughout the process.
Your boat must be ready by Friday night (May
2nd).
Only vehicles authorized by the Marine Facilities
Director will be allowed on site beginning at 6am
and for the duration of launch.
LAUNCH BRIEFING (SAIL & POWER ):
April 30th at 7:00 pm.
This is a mandatory meeting for those who
wish to help, and optional for those who want
to know what to expect.
LAUNCH DAY:
Saturday, May 3rd (all day)
First lift at 7:00am - Sail and Power
POST-LAUNCH PARTY:
Fri. May 9th
This year we are going to try something a bit
different and hold the celebration party after
launch. Come out for a fun evening to
celebrate a successful launch.
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Park on one side of the club entrance driveway
where posted.
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The Mast Crane and Drysail Crane will be locked
out for the entire day of launch and not be available for use until the following morning. Any Dry
Sail members wishing to launch should set their boats by the launch ramp ready to go before Friday.
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Remember: You cannot get on your boat once we start lifting unless you are outside the lifting Zone
and caution tape.
BOAT LAUNCH PROTOCOL
The following must be observed in order to ensure a safe and efficient day:
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Mark your sling locations. You will be asked to point them out.
Make sure your dock lines are on and hang down bow and stern.
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Do not enter or cross through the lifting areas with yellow caution tape.
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Sign in with the time keeper before your launch time and wait for your turn.
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Must have an owner/designate present to launch your boat.
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You will be given a hard hat for safety.
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Dock safety personnel will escort you or direct
you as required to the launch ramp once your boat
is in the water.
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Do not get on your boat until told to by the dock
crew.
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Dock your boat and wait at a safe distance while
boats are in the air if the dock is the same used to
launch.
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Being late or un-prepared hurts everyone. Don’t be
late or unprepared. You will be surcharged.
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Dogs are not permitted on site.
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Look out for each other and keep safe.
CHECK LIST FOR FINAL BOAT PREPARATION
WYC REGALIA 2014
One Day Sale
One day only, we will be onsite selling this year’s
amazing selection of fashion forward trends for men
and women. Be the best looking boater around the
lake as you sport your WYC club logo on a variety of
regalia. Something for every taste, and every budget.
Be sure to stop by and put in your orders!
LAUNCH DAY May 3rd
10am-4pm
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Have your sling marks clearly indicated on both
the deck & topsides of your boat. This is essential
for the crews to safely lift your boat.
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Have 15 to 20’ lines at your bow and stern affixed to cleats for the crews to attach the tag lines to.
These are used to control the movement of the boat during the lifting process.
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Remove all ladders and other equipment/obstructions from beneath your boat to ensure the safe
movement of the crews while launching your boat. Anything left will be disposed of in the dumpster.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Please clean up the area surrounding your boat prior to launch.
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Remember you are responsible to dispose of all waste from your boat in the correct manner. Any
discharge of anti-freeze into the harbour on launch will result in disciplinary action.
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Those who require a tow or assistance to get their boats to their slip are asked to make arrangements
in advance if possible.
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If you cannot be there for the launch ensure you have arranged for someone to handle the launch of
your boat for you. If you cannot make those arrangements you must notify John Latour at
pastcommodore@wyc.ca
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The Mast Crane and Drysail Crane will be locked out for the entire day of launch and not be
available for use until the following morning.
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Only vehicles authorized by the Marine Facilities Director will be allowed on site beginning at 6am
and for the duration of launch.
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Your continued co-operation will ensure that we have a safe and successful launch and enjoy a great
start to the 2013 boating season. Remember that as boat owners at the Club, there are only two days a
year you are required to be on time - Launch and Haulout. DON'T BE LATE. Plan on being there for
the day! Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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WEST YARD:
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Boats on trailers stored in the West Yard against the
perimeter must be relocated by April 27 where directed
by the Marine Facility Director to allow cradle
placement
Mandatory Requirement
Provide updates to the WYC office!
MASTS ON LAWN:
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After launch please prepare and remove your masts
on the lawn as soon as possible to allow space for
fellow members.
DOCKAGE:
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Please remember no carpets are allowed on top or
off the side of the docks. If you wish to add bumpers,
use only commercially available plastic products. Let
us keep our docks looking good.
All electrical work must be done to industrial
standards. Poorly installed wiring is dangerous and
has contributed to significant corrosion on boats due
to stray currents in the water.
Please update the office if you have had
any change in address, boat or contact
information.
It is a requirement to provide your
proof of valid Liability Insurance BEFORE
Launch.
Any questions, please contact Danae in
the office.
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Local Events of Interest
Oshawa Power & Sail Squadron - Maritime Radio Course
April 26th & 27th (Registration at 8:30am, Course 9am – 3:30pm)
Location: Vos Your Independent Grocer 1893 Scugog St. (Hwy 7A),
Port Perry
Course Fee: $75 ($40 for DSC Upgrade)
For information or registration please contact Richard Widish @ 905723-5527 or Richard.widish@sympatico.ca
Lake Ontario Fisheries (Zone 20) 2014 Public Information Session
May 8th – 6:30 – 9:00pm – Free Admission
Quality Inn & Conference Centre – 1011 Bloor St. E. Oshawa
Agenda – Status of Lake Ontario Fisheries & Lake Ontario Fish Stocking Program Review
For more information please email FMZ20@ontario.ca or call 1-613-476-3255
Will Your Bilge Pump Notify
You In Time?
Over the years I have met and talked with
numerous other sailors and shared stories. Inevitably,
most of the sailors I meet start telling stories about
their adventures and often times the stories are about
their misadventures and scary situations they have
found themselves in. One particular type of story I
have heard over the years is about boats that have
started to take on water and the captain and crew not
noticing it until the water was above the floor boards
or worse. This is obviously a very dangerous and
worrisome situation.
After hearing all of these tales I started to
think about what I would do in a similar situation and
how could I avoid getting in that situation in the first
place and as well protect the general safety of our
crew and boat. I did some googling and read parts of
Don Casey’s book Good Old Boat and decided from
my research that the first line of defense in these
situations is adequate bilge pumps and an alarm
system to warn you when you are taking on water.
The Whitby Yacht Club is pleased to announce the
following new members this month:
Mr. Robert Timm:
Robert joins the WYC as a new senior member. He
brings his Tanzer 25 named Misty Blue.
Mr. Dave Poyner:
Dave joins the WYC as a new Dinghy members.
(Boat details unavailable at time of publishing).
Ms. Natashya Hamilton:
Natashya joins the WYC as a new social member.
Mr. Roger McNeil:
Roger joins the WYC as a new social member.
Ms. Amanda Frimm:
Amanda joins the WYC as a new social member.
Don Casey’s book has a very good section on
bilge pumps. In his book he states that a 1.5 inch
The WYC extends a warm welcome to all new
hole, 6 inches below the water level will allow 1900
members and their families. We hope their association with
the WYC will be a long and enjoyable one.
gallons per hour into your boat. Based on this he
suggests having at least 2000 GPH pumping capacity
Welcome aboard!
on your boat. He also suggests a 2 pump setup. The
first pump would be a smaller pump, about 400-600
GPH, hooked up to a float switch with a check valve that could be used to pump almost all the water out of
the bilge. A second larger capacity pump of 2000-3000 GPH could be set up higher in the bilge wired
directly to the batteries and would be used in situations when a lot of water was coming into the boat.
I knew that our boat had a bilge pump and was wired to a float switch but I really hadn’t paid it much
attention. I had run it several times to clear the bilge of water so I knew that it worked but I had no idea of its
capacity. I decided that I would start by checking it. The pump is a Rule xx with a capacity of about 2500
GPH. It has a 1 ¼ inch output and was hooked up to a hose and a check valve. When I looked at the hose I
saw that it was a 1 inch hose forced on to the bilge pump and hooked into a check valve which was then
connect to a ¾ inch hose. Given this, the pumping capacity of my pump was reduced by over 50% by the
reduction in hose size and the check valve.
I then checked the float valve and found that it was not working at all. After a more detailed look I
found that the wires connecting the float value were joined with a butt connector and were corroded to the
point of breaking. My float valve was useless and the pumping capacity of my pump was half of what I
thought it was.
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I decided to follow Don Casey’s advice and put in a 2 pump system. I bought a smaller 650 GPH
pump which had a ¾ inch outlet and hooked it into the existing ¾ hose and outlet. I decided I would remove
the check valve totally since I have a small portable bilge pump that I use to pump the bilge down as low as
it will go. I hooked this pump to the float switch and replaced the corroded wires. All connections were
soldered and covered in 2 layers of heat shrink wrappers for protection. I attached the wires as high up in the
bilge as possible to keep them out of the water. I bought a small piezo electric alarm and switch from Circuit
City for about $10. I wired the alarm and switch into the circuit of this pump. If water enters the bilge to the
point that the float switch is activated, the pump will start and the alarm will sound alerting the crew to the
situation. This is invaluable and I encourage everyone to at least consider this setup. Early warning of water
entering the bilge is critical. The switch on the alarm allows you to turn it off. A light in the cockpit could
also be added if you are worried about not hearing the alarm.
I used my existing Rule pump as my second higher capacity pump. I was going to mount this higher
up in the bilge as suggested but I did not have room so I left it at the bottom of the bilge. I wired it directly to
my batteries at the battery switch with an inline fuse and switch and connected it to the proper sized 1 ¼ inch
hose and a second outlet at the stern of the boat.
With this setup if we have water coming into the boat it will trigger the float switch which will
activate the first bilge pump and more importantly set off the alarm to alert the crew. The switch can be used
to turn off the alarm and the crew can investigate the issue. If there is more water entering the bilge than the
first pump can deal with the second higher capacity pump can be turned on.
In addition to these 2 bilge pumps I also added a tee to my engine’s water intake with a shut off
valve. I did this to make engine winterization and spring commissioning easier but this could also be used as
a bilge pump by shutting off the outside water intake, opening the valve on the tee, putting the hose in the
bilge and starting the engine. I don’t know what the capacity of this would be but it would help in a dire
emergency.
We also have a hand operated hand diaphragm bilge pump. While this might be useful, trying to
operate it in an emergency could be difficult not to mention tiring, although an emergency might provide
extra impetus.
In addition to these changes I also tied appropriate sized wooden plugs on each of my thru hulls and
close to my stuffing box. I don’t want to be digging around for a plug if I have water gushing in a busted
thru hull. As well I purchased a DSC radio to replace our older VHF radio and wired it directly to our GPS.
This gives us the ability to quickly and easily send out a distress signal with our position in the event of an
emergency.
After making these changes to our bilge pumps a couple of years ago we got to experience it in
operation first hand. We went out for our first race of the season and after a good start I heard a sound I was
hoping not to hear – our bilge alarm sounding. I quickly went below, shut off the alarm and opened the cover
to the bilge. I saw several inches of water in the bilge and the pump that was hooked up to the float switch
was running and pumping out the water. I now had to determine where the water was coming from. I
checked all of my thru hulls and could not see any water coming in. Then I noticed that the valve on the tee I
had installed on the engine water intake hose was open slightly and water was coming in slowly through this
hose. I always keep my engine water intake thru hull valve shut at the dock and when I opened it before
heading it, this allowed water to enter the bilge through the valve I put in the tee.
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I closed this valve and the small pump cleared the
bilge. We rejoined the race and finished without
further incident.
Without the bilge alarm, our bilge would
have eventually filled with water and we would
have likely not noticed the water until it was up
over the floor boards. While this would not have
been a disaster it would have made for a bit more
anxiety and scrambling to determine where it was
coming from. The bilge alarm alerted us to the
situation early before it became a bigger problem.
I have read articles on the internet about
also adding an hour meter to your circuit of the
bilge pump with the float switch. This would tell
you if the bilge pump was coming on while your
boat was at the dock. One person had actually
rigged up a cell phone to call him when his bilge
pump was activated. I don’t think I would go that
far but it is an interesting idea.
Most of the time when water is coming
into a boat it is a minor leak – a split hose, a crack
in a thru hull or other issue. Your bilge pumps
should be able to keep up with these types of
water intrusion. In a situation where more water
is coming in the bilge pumps might not be able to
keep up but will buy you some time. If you hit an
object and put a big hole in your hull it is unlikely
any bilge pumps could keep up with it.
I have encouraged everyone I have discussed this
with to look at their bilge pump(s) and consider
installing an alarm. I think that is a relatively
simple modification and provides you with an
extra measure of safety and comfort while out on
the water. We certainly benefitted from it already.
Sr. Member and Social Director, Geoff Daw
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2014 WYC Crusing
Schedule
May 17-19th (Victoria Day)
 Highland YC (Ice Breaker Cruise)
June 13th
 Midnight Madness Full Moon Cruise
June 21st -22nd
 Commodore’s Cruise - Cathedral Bluffs YC
June 28th -July 1st
 Cobourg YC (Waterfront Festival)
July 5th – 6th
 Olcott YC - Olcott NY (Independence Day)
July 26th – 27th
 Whitby Harbour Days
August 2nd – 4th
 Cobourg (Civic Weekend)
August 5th – 9th
 East End Convoy – Murray Canal,
Belleville/Sandy Point, Hay Bay, Pinyers
Cove, Wapoos Kingston
August 11th or 12th
 Gananoque Rendezvous – Navy Islands
August 23rd – 24th
 Royal Hamilton YC
August 25th – 29th
 Optional West End Convoy – 50 Point, Port
Dalhousie, Niagara–n-the-Lake
August 30th – September 2nd
 Youngstown YC (Labour Day)
September 20th – 21st
 Ashbridges Bay YC (Die Hard Cruise)
Hard Winter on Hoses
OK it looks like spring has finally sprung
(well sort of???) and I've actually been able to get out
there and inspect a few boats. One of the issues that I
appear to be uncovering is an apparent rise in the
number of deteriorated and literally disintegrated
neoprene hoses especially ones that are used in fresh
water systems. For example: cockpit and deck
scuppers, toilet and engine cooling intakes, and any
that are used to convey water. My theory on this is
that neoprene, being a semi permeable material,
absorbers water over time (years) and when we get
the severely cold temperatures that we experienced
this past winter the moisture in the hose freezes and
as we all know, as water freezes it crystallizes,
expands, and POP goes the hose.
With that being said my advice is to take a
deep breath, suck in that gut (myself included), crawl
down inside that cockpit locker or wherever, and
inspect those hoses. Replace any that show any type
of surface issue, most notably cracks or worse. Trust
me, it will be easy to spot.
The marina office/fuel docks hours:
April – May:
7:30am to 4:00pm – 7 days a week
As of Fri. May 17th:
July and August:
Note: fuel dock closes 30 minutes prior to
the office.
Supervisor of Port Whitby Marina
Keenan Watters
Do yourself a favor and replace the hose
clamps as well. Remember all below waterline
through hull connections should really be double
clamped
David Sandford
AMS / DS Marine Surveys
The Whitby Marina is advising
mariners that navigation markers inside the
Whitby harbour were pulled out of position by
ice over the winter. The coast guard has been
notified to come as soon as possible to adjust
them to the charted coordinates.
Commodore, John Berry, celebrates his
birthday at the club!
Photo Courtesy of Frank Smith.
It’s Beginning to look A lot Like Launch Time!
Last two docks being welded together.
First dock in the water.
Dock 2 is pulled out from the Lagoon
Docks 4, 5, and 6, heading south for the summer
A series of photos taken from up on the Hydro truck. They have been stitched together to make a panoramic
image.
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First Boat in the water: Graffiti
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First man in the water: Chris Clements
Thanks to the Launch Crew!
All photo’s courtesy of Bart Bies.
Awesome photos!
Whitby Yacht Club Proudly Presents Our
2014 Coaching Team
Sail Fun, Sail Safe, Sail Fast
Christine - Race Team / CANSail 5&6
Christine is Whitby Yacht Club’s SingleHanded Race Coach for the 2014 sailing season.
Christine started sailing at the age of 4 when her
family bought their first boat and they became
members of the Whitby Yacht Club. Christine started
taking lessons at the age of 6 when she joined the
Whitby Yacht Club Sailing School. She spent every
summer sailing since, working her way through each
level, onto the next.
Before spring training, Christine and other
members of the Whitby and Frenchman’s Bay Race
Team trained in the Cayman Islands for a few
winters, chartering Byte CII’s. After achieving her
Gold level, she continued racing Byte for many years on the Whitby Yacht Club Race Team and then on
Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club Race Team. After training hard, she won first place at Steers and Four Sisters,
The National, Fruit Bowl, Youthfest and C.O.R.K. Christine sailing instruction, coaching and leadership
experience includes Head Instructor at Little Current Yacht Club.
Christine looks forward to appling her sailing experience and knowledge as a coach to the Whitby
Yacht Club Race Team this sailing season. She looks forward to coaching each member of the race team to
achieve his or her best. Christine can’t wait start coaching!
Meagan - Race Team / CANSail 5&6 Chutes and Wires 1&2
Meagan began sailing over 10 years ago and ever
since has been dedicated to the sport. Meagan learned
how to sail at the Whitby Yacht Club on 420s and
completed her White Sail and Bronze 4 through the Junior
Sail Program. She then moved on to Frenchman’s Bay
where she joined the Race Team to complete her Bronze 5
and Silver Sail Level. She raced for 2 years in a Byte and
Byte CII before getting a Laser Radial and competing for
a year.
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Meagan trained in the Cayman Islands in Byte CIIs with some amazing coaches who taught boat
control and advanced racing skills in very heavy winds.
As a member of the FBYC race team she earned many awards including 3rd place in the LYRA
series in 2007 and 3rd place at CORK Youthfest in 2008 as well as 2nd in High Schools Championships in
2007, 2nd in the Brockville Regatta and several others. Meagan has experience in both large and small
sailboats and has competed in many regattas, as well as Wednesday night race nights at Whitby Yacht Club
and Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club. Meagan was awarded Crew of the Year in 2007 by the Whitby Yacht
Club. Meagan also crewed on a C&C110 in the Susan Hood Regatta.
Last year Meagan had the opportunity to instruct CANSail 3&4 at Whitby and this year leading the
development of the new Double Handed Race Team. Meagan is looking forward to coach each sailor to
achieve their full potential in the racing community.
Nicole - CANSail 3&4
Nicole began sailing at WYC in 2005 and has continued to
spend her summers sailing ever since. Nicole competed in the Laser
Radial flight for two years in the Ontario circuit and now competes
in 420s, Flying Juniors, and Sharks for Queen’s University at the
collegiate level in the Canadian Intercollegiate and Mid Atlantic
Sailing Associations. Queen’s is currently ranked as the top team in
Canada. As Vice President, Nicole has become very involved in the
development of the team. Last summer, Nicole instructed at Toronto
Sailing & Canoe Club. She is thrilled to be returning home to
Whitby, and to be instructing at the CANSail 3&4 level.
Coming from a family of non-sailors, Nicole has experienced
firsthand how the dedication and enthusiasm of instructors can
inspire a love of sailing that lasts well beyond the initial two weeks
of summer camp. One of Nicole’s favourite moments as an instructor
was following a particularly challenging, yet rewarding session on the water. After lots of work, two of the
campers mastered the skill they were learning, exclaimed that they loved sailing, and rushed off to tell their
new friends about their adventures. Nicole can’t wait for the summer!
Laura - CANSail 1&2 and Wetfeet
Laura is thrilled to be the CanSail I&2 and Wet
Feet Coach this summer! Having been a part of the
WYC sailing program for 9 years, Laura knows how to
make the sailing experience fun for every young
athlete. Her sailing education started when she was 9
years old in the Mosquito program and ended with two
years on the Race Team. Even though she is no longer
taking lessons, Laura is always looking to develop her
sailing skills and find new ways to enjoy the sport.
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Laura has sailed as an athlete in the Ontario Summer Games, and made it onto the McGill Sailing
Team. She worked as a sailing instructor in Toronto in the summer of 2013, and is now enthusiastic about
returning to instruct at the club that has done so much for her. This summer, her goal is to ensure her athletes
have fun receiving a high quality sailing education, while at the same time enabling them to develop
teamwork skills and confidence. Laura knows that sailing can be and incredibly enjoyable and rewarding
sport, and hopes to pass that passion on to her athletes!
Isabella - CANSail 1&2 and Wetfeet (on left with her sailing sister on the right)
Isabella is excited to be the Wet Feet and CANSail 1&2
Coach this summer! She has been sailing for 7 years now,
and absolutely loves it. Having learned how to sail at the
Whitby Yacht Club, with Club 420s and lasers, she is
thrilled to have the opportunity to coach at her home club.
She has raced in the Laser Radial fleet and now, is part of
the Queen’s Sailing Team, competing in intercollegiate
regattas against universities across Canada. In the sailing
community, she also sits on the Executive Committee of the
Canadian Intercollegiate Sailing Association, which is an
organization that coordinates regattas at the intercollegiate
level in Canada.
She is very excited for this summer, and for all of the new opportunities in the sailing program. As
one of the Wet feet and CANSail 1&2 coaches, she is looking forward to introducing this wonderful sport to
these new sailors, and helping them develop both sailing and life skills. Her goal for this summer is to
ensure that every child has fun while they learn how to sail, and with the help of the other coaches, to help
each sailor improve and achieve their potential. Isabella believes that sailing can teach someone how to work
in a team, be confident in and dedicated to what they are passionate about, and plans to pass that on to these
sailors.
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Knife and Fork Club
on Wed Night
Celebrated Upcoming Launch

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