August 8 2016 - Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club

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ROYAL LAKE OF THE WOODS
YACHT CLUB
A Tradition of Summers
2016 SEASON AT A GLANCE
All programming in
full swing!!!
Monday, August 8
CPR Non-Certification Course
5-7pm
Tuesday, August 9
Women’s Tennis 10-Noon
Wednesday, August 10
Family Night 6pm Dinner
Movie & Ball Hockey to Follow
Thursday, August 11
Club Dinner
6:30pm Cocktails
7:30pm Dinner
Friday, August 12
Men’s Tennis 10-Noon
Royal Hour 6pm - BBQ/Buffet
7:30pm
Saturday, August 13
McLaughlin Power Puff 11am
Private Event - Wedding
Sunday, August 14
Ladies Double Tournament
9am-Noon
Mixed Tennis 11am-1pm
Courts 3&4
Commodore’s Message
As we look back at another stellar week, the prevailing message is that
sense of community is an added bonus of membership at RLWYC.
There were many heartfelt moments that members enjoyed together as
Yacht Club family.
Those of us who attended Thursday night dinner, were privy to an
exciting occasion courtesy of beau Chris Haynor as he proposed to
Ashleigh Banfield. Of course she said YES and the Haynor/Banfield/
Sawchyn/Lount clan hosted the best-ever engagement party, thank you
for including us all in the celebration. Where else can one practice
yoga and then dance the night away on the very same floor? The
benefits of RLWYC membership never end!
Friday morning there were no less than 5 distinct programs and
activities occurring at the Club; every room, court, dock and sailboat
was being put to good use. We really do have something for everyone.
Speaking of community, on Saturday members gathered to support the
Kenora community through the annual Lifesavers Dinner and Auction to
raise funds for the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation.
When called to action, our members not only support the RLWYC, but
the greater community where we reside during the summer months.
The weekend concluded with our youngest members participating in
classic Gymkhana games with a few new surprises added in for fun.
These little tykes will be our future Yacht Club community, let’s teach
them well.
LOOKING AHEAD
A special shout-out to our young sailors who
are in West Hawk competing in the Manitoba
Summer Games this week, we’re very proud
of you!
Monday, August 15
Commodore Lisa Heimbecker
Guest Yoga Instructor
Keric Funk
Saturday, August 20
Member Surprise & Dine
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Members’ Corner
Members, please sign in your
guests. The guest book is
located in the front Veranda.
Wednesday Family Night
This week’s movie is Nut Job
Thursday Club Dinner
RSVP to kieranrogers@rlwyc.ca or
(807) 543-2184
Deadline is noon on Wednesday
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$55 per person
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Please advise of any allergies or food
sensitivities at the time of reservation
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Club News
WednesdayFamilyNight
6:00PM - Dinner Buffet for the kids
6:30PM - Movie & Ball Hockey
7:00PM - Dinner for the parents
Kids dinner $6 - Adults $15
Please reserve by 4PM Wednesday with number of adults and
children to events@rlwyc.ca
ThursdayClubDinners
6:30PM-Cocktails&Appetizers
7:30PlatedDinner
$55.00
Menuischosenbythehosts.Allmembersandtheir
guestsarewelcome.
Reservationsmustbemadeby4pm
Wednesday
WANTED
We are looking for a used 40 hp motor
that will attach to a boat with the
steering wheel AND a used outboard
boat 60 - 90 hp. Please call
604-209-7892 or email
RoyalHour
6:00PM-Cocktails&ComplimentaryAppetizers
7:30DinnerBuffet
Adults$30-Children$15
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Royal Wear
Staffareavailabletolookafterchildrenwhoattend
withtheirparentsfrom6to7:30pm(cost$5)
Members Making
Memories
WehadastellarweekatRoyalWear
withitemsOlyingofftheshelves.
Wereceivedmorejacketsandt-shirts
aswellasjewelleryinfromHilary
Druxman.
ThisweekwewillbeatRoyalHour.
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Stay & Play
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Stay & Play runs Monday to
Friday from 9am - 12 noon
reservations are not required
Arts and crafts, story telling,
nature hikes plus a daily snack
$25.00 for 3 hours or $110.00
for the full week We also have special hourly
rates and multiple sibling rates.
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SAILING NEWS
Five Scows were present to compete for the Galt Cup one of the Clubs most impressive trophies. We were especially
pleased to see Ted Parkhill's scow out for the first time this season, he made it a family affair by bringing along his
brother Jeff and niece Ava and nephew Kingsley.
The winds were light and shifty for our 1:15 start time, but the Race committee, led by James Tory, managed to get a
course set and the scows started.
The wind went soft with 1:30 to go to the start making it difficult to find boat speed. Sandy Riley (RL 45), Rob
Aitken(M22) and Ted Parkhill(M16) got off well. RL 1, the boat I was on did not! The left side of the course was the
place to be and RL 45 sailed very well and was first to the top mark by a considerable margin . I45(Lorne Hurst and
Gestur Kristjannson) was also in the hunt as was M 16. Most boats went right on the downwind but in an effort to
split Gybes and get into some different wind RL 1 gybed immediately. We did get into some different wind, very calm
wind! I can't really report on what was happening with the fleet because we were so far behind and focused on
getting out of the hole that we were in, that I wasn't really watching. Lorne and Gestur and Ted and Jeff should have
been watching us, though! RL 1(Don Konantz) finally caught the breeze and had a good downwind. The wind
continued to go soft and east and on the second upwind I 45 and M16 sailed into the hole that we had found earlier.
Upwind escape was not so easy, I told you that they should have been
watching! M22 took the high line to the left and managed to separate
from RL 45. They should have been looking in their rear view mirrors
though as Don Konantz stayed left and got the most out of the wind
sailing above the mark then reaching down to it. the final downwind was
a drag race with RL1 hard on the heels of RL45. Did the pressure get to
them? RL 45 gybed at the mark, perhaps half a boat length too early. An
unluck wave caused them the hit the mark just as RL 1 passed them to
leeward after executing a very clean Mexican takedown. RL 45 did their
360 which in such light air is very costly.
Rob Aitken and crew, fresh off of their impressive victory at LOWISA in
very different conditions, sailed a very clean error free race and won
handily. Don Konantz sailing with Willy and Tory had a shakey first half
followed by some very solid sailing leading to a second place finish.
Sandy Riley came in third, Ted Parkhill fourth followed by Lorne Hurst.
The wind then completely died. Instead of running three races we were
only able to have the one, so the Galt Cup goes to Rob Aitken,
continuing his streak of winning every race that he has entered this
season. Impressive!
Rob and his crew as well as Sandy Riley and his crew are heading down to Lake Minnetonka in early September to
compete in the ILYA E Scow championships. They will be sailing against 80 to 100 Scows. We wish them a safe and
successful journey!
In other sailing News, three of our junior sailors are attending the Manitoba
Summer Games. Pictured here, James Heimbecker, John Nicolls and coach
Hunter Kristjannson left for the opening ceremonies. They were joined by Bryn
McConnell in Steinbach. Their racing starts on Monday August 8 on West Hawk
Lake. Good luck racers!
Next week's race is the McGlaughlin Power Puff where our female skippers will
be showcasing their skills, so get out on the water and do some training!
The sailing program is still in full swing so if you have not achieved you Cansail
levels or if you have not been in a program this summer, make sure to get
involved!
See you on the water,
Rod Nicolls
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TENNIS NEWS
Hi everyone!
It has been another busy and successful week for the tennis program here at the yacht club.
After having matches postponed in the junior tournament on Monday due to wet weather, we
completed the semi-finals and finals on Wednesday afternoon and man did we have some good
matches! SEE TENNIS IN PICTURES
Congratulations to the winners of the day, Connor Douglas who won the Under 16’s and Ridley
Gould who won the 10 and Under. Good job Amelia Fauth and Ryan McKee for making the finals,
and thanks everyone for participating and supporting the yacht club juniors on the day.
The Angie Ferguson was played on Saturday with 17 pairs
competing for the coveted trophy that comes full of
candy!! Keaton Hamin and his partner
Angus
Sutherland played Connor Douglas and his mom
Jackie in the final congratulations to Connor and
Jackie on their win and thanks to everyone for
coming out.
Now we have only one tournament left this year – the
Ladies Doubles. This year I am going to try a different
format for this tournament as it seemed to be successful for
the Men’s Doubles tournament. We are going to pick
partners on the day to allow for a more even spread of
competition. So if you are worried about not being good
enough or worried about being demolished on the court,
don’t be! It won’t happen this year. You can sign up on the
tennis board in the club house. The event will go from
9am-12pm on Sunday 14th of August.
In tennis news, the Olympics begins this week with some
interesting matches lined up. Canadian Eugenie Bouchard
goes up against the American Sloane Stephens. They have
played 4 matches against each other on tour and have won 2 a piece, meaning this match is
probably going to be a good one to watch. Another Canadian, Vasek Pospisil, will undertake the
challenge of knocking off the sixth seed of the tournament Gael Monfils. Milos Raonic will not be
playing at the Olympics.
If you would like any more information about any of our classes, or are interested in private or semiprivate lessons email me at tennispro@rlwyc.ca.
See you on the courts!
Daniel Fraser
See you on the courts!
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Huge thank you to Head Pro Daniel for doing
a fabulous job organizing the tournaments!
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Tennis In Pictures
ConnorDouglas
presentedwithU16
HurstCupbyHead
RidleyGouldWinner10&UnderDouglas
CupwithMrs.Douglas
Ryan and Ridley battled for the 10 and under Douglas Cup
with Ridley winning the Cup.
Connor and Amelia played for the U16 Hurst Cup with Connor
winning the Cup.
ConnorDouglas&MomJackieDouglas
WinnerU16HurstCup
RLWYCSummerTennisFriends
Ryan,Ridley,Daniel,Connor,Amelia
ThankstoeveryonewhocameoutandhadfunattheAngieFergusontournament!
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SWIMMING NEWS It was another action-packed week for the Swimming team. First - an important note that
Minnow Michael Ruscetta was missed off last weeks list of 3 Island participants. He was a star
swimmer at 6 years old managed his swim and was in the water for the finish too!!! Well done!
News this week of levels achieved: Tori Nicolls passed Rookie Patrol and Elly Heimbecker
finished swimmer 5.
In the Swimming/ Sailing Combo, participants included Emily Davey who worked on swimmer,
Mira Davey completed swimmer 3 and almost swimmer 4, Laura Musie is close to finishing
Swimmer 2 and Natalie Klassen did swimmer 3. Laura Klassen getting a good start on rookie
patrol.
This week, Bronze classes are in full swing - if you would like to join, please contact Lena
Sprague at the club swimminginstructor@rlwyc.ca. In addition, Monday night is an AED/ First
Aid non certification course. Again, contact Lena or the office if you are keen and to see if there
are last minute spots. Safety on the lake is important!
LenaSprague&SarahKlassen(above)
TheMinnows(left)
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Week at a Glance - August 8 - 14, 2016
Sailing / Tennis / Swimming / Stay & Play
Mon
Tue
Women’s
Tennis
10-Noon
Pilates 9:15
Yoga 10:30
CPR Non
Certified
5-7pm
Pilates 9:15
Barre 10:30
*Triple Threat
& Adult Fit
11:30
Wed
Slow Flow
Yoga 10:30
Thu
Slow Flow
9:15
Power Yoga
10:30
Fri
Men’s Tennis
10am-Noon
Slow Flow 9:15
Family Night
6PM Dinner
Ball Hockey
Movie
Club Dinner
6:30 Cocktails
7:30 Dinner
Triple Threat 11:30
Triple Threat
11:30
Triple Threat &
Adult Fit 11:30
Royal Hour 6pm
BBQ/Buffet 7:30
Power Yoga
10:30
Sat
McLaughlin
Power Puff
11am
Private Event
Wedding
Sun
Mixed Tennis
11-1
Courts 3&4
Ladies
Doubles
Tournament
9-Noon
RLWYC MEMBERS GOLF TOURNAMENT
REPORT
RLWYCmembersarenotjustkeensailorsbutenthusiasticgolferstoo!At7amlastTuesday,28men
and women arrived at the Kenora Golf Course for the 10th Annual RLWYC Members Golf
Tournament. Despite the previous night’s heavy downpour, the course was open and we were
blessedwithgloriousweather. FortiOiedbyTimHorton’scoffeeandmufOins,amorningoffriendly
competition ensued on the fairways. Afterwards, we gathered at the Golf Clubhouse for
refreshments and a great lunch. Many thanks to injured player Nick Logan who put in a welcome
appearanceasguestbarbequemaster.
The self-declared “A Team” consisting of Don Konantz, Chris Haynor, Jeff Colgrave, and Jeff Gill
proved they deserved the name by winning the tournament … but only by a single stroke! Close
runnersupwereGordKonantz,RogerMurray,BryceDouglasandBobKozminski.Thirdplacewent
toJimRichardson,DarrenThiessen,LarryHurshandGrahamPartner. Manyindividualskillprizes
were also awarded for various hole competitions. The winners were provided with RLWYC and
WinnipegJetsmerchandise.Everyoneenjoyedthecamaraderieandarealreadylookingforwardto
nextyear’sevent.
LarryandCarolynHursh
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A few tips from the Harbour Master
The season is in full swing, our camps are full, and all our lake friends are here - please review the tips below to make it easier for
everyone to enjoy our RLWYC.
When heading over to the club please…
Consider boat pooling to events and programs, particularly at peak times.
Bring smaller craft to the club as they are more manageable for the dock hands and require less space.
Pull your craft forward and create space for three boats on each side of the finger.
Tie your boat properly so that it doesn't rub adjacent boats or come loose.
Thanks in advance! Andrew McLandress
Looking Ahead
Guest Yoga Instructor on Monday, August 15
KericFunkwillbedoing9:15am-YinYogawhichisarelaxingandrestorative
styleofyoga.Gentleandperfectforalllevelsofabilityincludingbeginners.At
10:30am he will do Vinyasa Flow, fun poses to build strength, Olexibility and
stamina.
First AID/CPR/AED Certification Course
Time:
1pm-5pm
Price: $125
Contact Info: (807)543–2184
Dates: Sunday July 10th, 2016
Sunday August 8th, 2016
First AID/CPR/AED Non-Certification Course
(refresher course)
Time:
5pm-7pm
Price:
$50
Contact Info: (807)543–2184
Dates: Monday July 11th, 2016
Monday August 9th, 2016
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GYMKHANA REPORT
We had a glorious sunny morning for the running of the annual Gymkhana. This is one of the oldest Club traditions dating back
over a century and this year we saw the return of some old school contests. One was the Balance Beam dreamed up and
installed by Matt Wilson, where competitors had to walk out on a 3" wide plank that was cantilevered over the water to pluck a
candy bar taped to the end. Despite this considerable incentive, only about 25% of the contestants returned safely with their
booty. It was a hoot to watch the kids try different strategies to either success or spectacular failure followed by a swim in the
Lake. Great Fun.
We had four enthusiastic teen volunteers who wrangled their kids through the various contests, their constant enthusiasm and
leadership really defines what club spirit is all about! Thanks to Christopher Gage, Victoria Stefanson, Ginny Nicolls and Domi
Loewen for volunteering as team leaders.
In all, 47 young members were divided into four teams and they competed in 7 different events. When the results were tallied it
was determined that first place went to The Bears, followed closely by the Muskies then the Eagles and finally the Wolves.
The Individual awards went to Danica Dickson in the girls, but in the boys category we had two winners tied for first: James
Lawton and Isaac Peterson took home the Candy!
This event is so much fun with the focus on participation, laughter and children. Behind the scenes, it could not happen without
volunteers led by the efforts of Nancy Cipryk and Kirsten McConnell.
Other volunteers were Kate McKee, Aidan Lawton, Ross Wilder, Riley Peterson, young members too old for the competition but on
hand to help their friends have fun! The parent volunteers included Matt Wilson, Rod Nicolls, Shannon Wilson, Tanya Speirs, Amy
McKee, Gail Rattray, Geri Wilson and Greg Klassen.
Thanks to all of you for coming out and making it such a spectacular Yacht Club event!
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LOWISA 51
For six days between July 30th and August 6th, the 51st Lake of the Woods International Sailing
Association (LOWISA) Regatta explored the farthest reaches of beautiful Lake of the Woods.
46 racing boats tackled some of the wildest condition that long time LOWISA sailors have ever seen.
Averaging over 20 knot winds every day of racing, and touring all the way down to the big water of the
Little Traverse, skippers and crew were tested by the heavy winds and six-foot rollers!
The lay-over day was hosted at beatiful Buena Vista Resort in Morson Ontario, where the hard- worked
crews, support boats and a spectacular group of volunteers were treated to a large dinner along with a
first-class fish fry.
After some respite at the Lodge the winds didn't relent and in fact increased resulting in the cancelled
race on day four, requiring crews to make their way to the next anchorage on the race course - or for
some of the boats who struggled in the extremely heavy conditions to lay up at unexpected anchorages
along the course.
A member of the RLWYC’s fleet of E-scows, M22, skippered by Robert Aitken, competed in the Regatta
and the conditions had the skipper and crew tested to the limit to keep the boat upright both under sail
and while being towed. M22 was one of the boats that couldn't continue up the course during the
cancelled race day and had to hunker down to avoid the conditions. The following day the crew left the
unplanned anchorage at 6:00 a.m. – and were towed for 4 ½ hours to make it to the 10:30 start. The
heroes of days like that are the support boats that keep the racers in the race.
After over 120 miles of sailing (and 50 miles of
motoring) M22 emerged with the Division 5 win and
both the fastest elapsed time and the fasted corrected
time.
LOWISA 51 was a fantastic regatta – there is nothing
quite like the camaraderie of this particular regatta.
Crews socialize together, compare war stories and
come to each other's rescue when things go wrong.
This successful spirit was led by Jamie Patterson and
Kimberly Ovitz who were the Regatta’s cocommodores.
Contributed by Reid Thompson
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On August 10th - The Lake Needs You
GetinvolvedonWednesdayAugust10andhelpchartacourseforthefutureofLakeoftheWoods
anditswatershed.
OnAugust10,theInternationalJointCommission(IJC)iscomingtoKenoratomeetwithyouand
seekyourinputonthefuturewaterqualityofLakeoftheWoods–willyoubethere?
WednesdayAugust10,ClarionInnLakeside,Kenora–2:00–4:00pm
(formerlyBestWesternLakesideInn,470FirstAve.South)
TheRainy-LakeoftheWoodsWatershedBoard,establishedbytheIJC,willholditspublicmeeting
in Kenora on August 10 at the Clarion Inn Lakeside from 2 to 4 pm. The watershed board will
presentanupdateonitsactivitiesandwishestohearfromyouaboutyourconcerns,questionsand
prioritiesforprotectingthewaterqualityofourlakeanditswatershed.
OfOicials from the Canadian Government (Global Affairs Canada & Environment Canada) will be
there to explain their plan for proceeding on a single aspect of the IJC's 2015 Lake of the Woods
Basin Water Quality Plan of Study – work to address phosphorus and algae bloom reduction on
LakeoftheWoods.WealsoexpectGovernmentstoexplainhoworiftheywilladdressotherwater
qualityissuesidentiOiedbytheIJCinits2015LakeoftheWoodsBasinWaterQualityPlanofStudy
andhowtheywillcoordinatesciencebinationallyandwithstakeholders.
Itisimportantthatasmanystakeholdersaspossiblecometothemeetingtoshowstronginterestin
ensuringthebestoutcomepossibleforLakeoftheWoods.
The time for your action is now! August 10 is your chance to help, and have your say about the
futureofourlakeandwatershed.Pleaseattendthepublicmeeting.
Withyournumbersandcomments,helpsendamessagethatwecareaboutthefuturewater
qualityofourlakeanditswatershedandthatweexpectallofthestudiesfunded,and
managementactionstaken!
ToddSellers-ExecutiveDirector
LakeoftheWoodsWaterSustainabilityFoundation
1.866.370.8891-tsellers@lowwsf.com
DirectLink-http://bit.ly/2aN18Eb
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