from the masthead - American Yacht Club

September 2008
Issue 8
Sailorgram
Commodore
Eric Vasquez
978-521-9017
Vice Commodore
Bob Chadwick
978-373-6106
Rear Commodore
David W. Hewey
978-373-6038
Secretary
Gary Gastman
978-462-6533
Treasurer
Douglas Cornell
978-474-4323
Collector
Pamela Mertinooke
978-388-4515
Measurer
Augustus Harrington
978-463-8882
FROM THE MASTHEAD
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that
you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail
away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore.
Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain
September 2008 • Eric Vasquez, Commodore
I
t is my hope that you all have had the chance to enjoy this summer season, and I can tell you
that Angela and I have never enjoyed more watching our balanced boat sail herself at 5 knots,
not touching the helm for a solid three hours. It is the wind and the sea that cleanses our souls.
Make time for yourself, before closing day, to come down to the sea.A new adventure waits.
Stepping back for a moment, how about our Head Stewards this year: Dave Knight III and Alex
Unger? I am so proud of the way they handled things down at the club this summer. Each time I
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Membership Committee
Mark Hansbury
603 887 6943
Mooring Committee
Gene Piermattei
978-374-7940
House Committee
David Hewey
978-373-6038
Regatta Committee
Bruce Brown
978-521-6802
Entertainment Committee
Angela Vasquez
978-521-9017
Activities Committee
Rob Brun
978-462-1948
Sailing Camp
Sue Manzi
603-474-9644
Steward/Club House
978-465-9053
The Hewey’s Crocker Ketch Classy Lady on display at the Wooden and Classic Boat Festival in Salem, MA
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FROM THE MASTHEAD continued from page 1
saw them I would ask:“How’s it
going?” and with a smile, always the
response “Great!” I kept saying:“I
want your job…it can’t be that good!”
But you see, it is…
remind us all that we each have our own personal responsibilities to manage as a member…every one of us.
Please keep in mind that all organizations have rules, rules
that are established for the safety and well-being of everyone and everything.This in mind, I want to ask everyone to
be sure and take a brief moment to read our House Rules,
which are located inside the bulletin board on the outside
of the Locker House.Without a full time Club Manager, the
Executive Committee relies on every member to read,
understand, and follow the House Rules.These rules are our
regulatory blueprint; they are the law. But understanding
this, also remember that it is the job of the Executive
Committee to investigate issues and enforce the rules. So, if
you find something that doesn’t seem right to you, remember, check your observation against the House Rules, and
then inform someone on the Executive Committee.The
intention is to inform, rather than to offend.
Now that it’s past Labor Day, things
typically slow down at the Club, and
as a result, steward coverage is
reduced to weekends only. But
remember that the weather doesn’t
slow down my friends...no. Continue
to check your mooring pennants every week for chafing. Do
this especially before an impending storm. Our tides have
the nagging habit of twisting mooring gear, and it’s good to
take some time each week to unwind it. Check all your gear,
and then check it again.
On land, however, the work is never done. I want to express
my sincere appreciation to our great Executive Committee
for all their hard work and volunteerism this summer with
analyzing and improving our internal systems, constantly processing the managerial aspects of the Club with their focus
on safety, maintenance, and the enjoyment of our entire
membership body. Our House Committee continues to
focus on facilities, the Entertainment & Activities Committees
are on the job providing enjoyable functions for everyone,
and the Regatta Committee is still planning races. Our
Landscape Committee has been very visible this summer
with their floral skills and dedication, and our new Tender
Committee has been keeping our skiffs in proper working
order. The Grenier’s with our great looking Sailorgram are
keeping it alive. Our Sailing School has just completed their
busy season.And of course, never forget about our Mooring
Committee, either always at work or organizing.
Look, just because it’s past Labor Day, that doesn’t mean the
summer has ended! We want you to come on down to the
Club and continue to enjoy the remaining open season, the
events, the weekends, even a sunset or two, but remember
to be safe. Always be safe, my friends…
“One hand for the Ship; one hand for yourself.”
Fair Winds and Following Seas,
Commodore Eric T.Vasquez
Errata and Omissions
The Sailorgram apologizes in advance for any mistakes in
spelling, grammar, punctuation, or the accuracy of person or
boat identifications. he content of Sailorgram articles is the sole
responsibility of the author, including stated facts, opinions, commentary, and humor. We try to include as many submissions as
possible and may, due to space limitations, choose to omit or
delay certain submissions for later issues. In other words, the
Sailorgram takes responsibility for hardly anything.
The Executive Team and our Committees are all working
hard to do their part, yes, and I want to take this moment to
Left:
S/V Dolce Vita moored
on a Sandy Bay Yacht
Club float. Sailors were
Angela Vasquez, Heidi
Wilson and John Desch.
Right:
S/V Dolce Vita and S/V
Yankee Traveller from
the AYC at Portsmouth’s
Prescott Park
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The Classy Lady’s trip to the
26th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival
September 23-24, 2008
submitted by Dave Hewey
O
n Friday, September 22, the sailing
vessel Classy Lady left the
American Yacht Club with a crew of 4,
for the boat festival in Salem Harbor.
Aboard were,AYC members Murry and
Dave Hewey, Commodore Eric Vasquez,
and Claire Williams.
Claire Williams at the helm
Dave and Murray
We sailed under clear skies and light
wind to the entrance of the Annisquam
River.The river is very narrow, and in
some places very shallow (7'). It was a
stellar morning for cruising along the
Annisquam with it’s sandy beaches and
beautiful waterfront homes.
On the Gloucester end of the river are
two bridges, the rail bridge and the
canal bridge.We had to wait for a train
to go over the rail bridge, then wait for
the attendant to decide whether he
wanted to open the bridge or not. Five
boats waited for him to make up his
mind, finally opening it.
The reproduction Chebaco boat Essex, a pinky cat-schooner fishing smack
After making Gloucester Harbor, we
hoisted the sails, and with a bone in her
teeth, made Misery and Bakers Islands
at 7 knots, on into Salem Harbor, and
Hawthorne Cove Marina.
Bob and Sharon Chadwick were on a
mooring in the harbor already, so we
got together with them for an enjoyable
evening of drinks and dinner.
continued on page 4
Traditional boats of all kinds – from lobster-yachts to peapods could be found
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Murray, Clair, Sharon, Bob and Angela
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EVENTS
Submitted by the Entertainment and Activities Committees
Entertainment & Activities Committee Combined 2008 Schedule
Event/Theme
Host(s)
Tuesday, Sept. 9th
Pot Luck Laser Races, Mexican Fare
Shannon Hewey
Saturday, September 13th
AYC Chet Young Race
Friday, Sept. 19th, 6:30 p.m.
Movie Night, Horatio Hornblower
Jim & Lyn Grenier
Wednesday, Sept. 24th, 6:30 p.m.
Potluck, German Fare
George Switzer?
Thursday, Oct. 2nd, TBA
Classical Guitar House Concert, TBD
Apostolos Koutoulos
Tuesday, Sept 7th, 6:30 p.m.
Chillifest/Apple Pie Contest
Tom Lochhaas
Saturday, October 11th, 8:00 AM
AYC Closing Day
Saturday, October 18th, 8:00 AM
Alternate AYC Closing Day (if rescheduled from October 11th)
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Part 6
Festival continued from page 3
Power launch sporting a one-lunger “make and break” gas engine
Beating out a graceful Concordia 39 yawl for first place is noteworthy
Saturday AM was the beginning of the festival, another
sunny day.All day long a steady stream of visitors toured
the boats, including ours.The boaters all have a great deal
of pride and pleasure showing their boats, and the visitors all seem to enjoy touring and chatting with the boat
owners.We saw all kinds of boats, sail, power, rowing
etc., including a 75' steel tug boat, a 12' open boat with a
make and break engine, mahogany speed boats, and a
converted whale boat.
Saturday was also the judges day to view the boats.That
evening we attended the dinner and awards ceremony. It
was a proud moment for my dad and I to accept the
award for the Best Sailboat. I don’t recall all the other
categories, but only 4 boats received awards, the rest
were recognition citations.We considered this a great
compliment.
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September 2008
Issue 8
For Sale/Free/Wanted
We will advertise any items submitted for sale by a member for one issue and will repeat those ads only upon the request of the person placing it.
There is no charge for listings. Contact information below.
HUNTER 28.5 FOR SALE:
22' FORMULA, 1987 MODEL:
“LS Series” w cuddy cabin, new Mercruiser 350 and I/O,
under 50 hours on each; color-keyed & over-stuffed "captain’s seats; spacious, padded and recently re-upholstered
sun deck, etc. Worth about $14,000, but.... because I need
the money, will sell it for $11,000/bo. It's ready to see and
test. If you buy it within two weeks, I will give you a new,
trailer for it, for free. If you want a call, please send your
name and tel. email: highseasjohn@yahoo.com
The Sirena (CG documented) seeks new captain & crew to
cruise or race! Well-maintained 1985 Hunter 28.5 w/ fin
keel, 10’6” beam, 13 HP Yanmar diesel, wheel mount auto
pilot & pedestal compass, 2 self-tailing winches, Harken
roller-furling jib & fully-battened main. White fiberglass w/
blue sail covers, dodger & bimini.
Additional sails: spinnaker, 110 jib, 150 drifter, 70 Kevlar
storm jib. Electronics: Garmin GPS, Raynav Loran, Raytheon
Radar, marine VHF radio. Functional galley w/ horseshoe
salon, 2 burner alcohol stove, ss sink, icebox, nav station.
Private head/shower & aft cabin, comfortable v-berth w/
hatch, exc storage, sleeps 4 comfortably. Nicro solar vent,
12-volt pressure water system, hot water tank, auto bilge.
FOLDING, WATERPROOF CHARTS
I’m selling THREE charts for the price of one. (They retail
for $19 each, but I'll give you three, for the price of one,
which is a $60 value for only $19.
1) Moosehead Lake Maine (quantity 9)
2) Sebago Lake Maine (quantity 9)
3) Lake Winnipesaukee (quantity 9)
email: highseasjohn@yahoo.com
Sale includes boat stands, anchors, Magna propane grill, 9’
Watertender fiberglass dinghy, and much more. Owners/club
members now wintering 7/12 mos in FL.
RICHARDSONS’ WATERPROOF CHARTBOOK
(new, includes a “cruising guide,”retailed for $49.95….buy
it for only $15. Long Island Sound Waterproof Chartbook.
email: highseasjohn@yahoo.com
Call Raylene Cashman 617-529-0830 or 978-697-0824 for
addl info or an appt. All inclusive price - $19,000.
2003 PRECISION 15' DAY SAILOR
Includes sails and all necessary rigging in good condition.
Sailed only 3 summers. Great family boat that comfortably
sails with 4 adults. Asking price of $3,000 or make an offer.
Contact Sue at aycsailingschool@comcast.net or call
603-474-9644
ALPHA I, MERCRUISER OUTDRIVE
suitable for Mercruiser V-8 inboard engines. Perfect condition and appearance, popular 1.5 ratio. Inner and outer
transom housings (a $2,300 value by itself). Everything
looks new and in perfect condition. Must sell. Only $1400.
email: highseasjohn@yahoo.com
PROPELLER
for either an Alpha or Bravo: Michigan, four-bladed aluminum, NEW, 14 (?)” x 20”propeller. It’s still in the NEW
box. It should be suitable of either Mercruiser Alpha or
Bravo outdrive. Only $85. email: highseasjohn@yahoo.com
MERCRUISER-- 350 INBOARD ENGINE
in superior condition, professionally installed & maintained. It's the "fuel-efficient," carbureted engine, with
about 395 hrs. on it. Runs exc, never abused, currently inthe-boat, attached to an Alpha I outdrive. Raw-water
cooled, “fresh-water” flush, after each use. I am re-powering, selling this 350 for only $1900/bo. orig. approx $10,000
for it new (NOT re-built). email: highseasjohn@yahoo.com
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September 2008
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For Sale continued from page 5
IN MEMORY
of AYC Life Member Cliff Allen
August 31, 2008 in Bartow Florida
by Winn J. Stone, Ipswich Ma 09/05/08
I am sad. I just heard of Cliff’s passing.As I sit here and
think of Cliff and his life, I think he did well.
He was a craftsman. He was a sailor. I first knew him when
he called from Newburyport to say he understood I had a
Lightening saliboat. He had heard this from Ronnie Shaw
upriver in Amesbury.
1988 Mach I
23' Formula-type boat, gorgeous cuddy cabin, Chevy 350--I/O, a wet sink AND a dry sink, custom drop-down "bolster
seats," spacious and padded sun deck, etc. Worth about
$11,000, but I need the room, sell for only $5900/bo, as is
where is (It may take about $350 of TLC) To see pictures of
this boat, let me know. email: highseasjohn@yahoo.com
I said “Yes, why?”“Well,” he said “I have a Lightening and a
couple of others at home and we are going to have a meeting to see if we could start a racing program, could you come
over to my house?” I said sure and that is how a long and
wonderful relationship began with me, my wife and three
children and the American Yacht Club and its members.
GPS SEMINARS AND PRIVATE SESSIONS
At this meeing no one knew what to do but some were
aware that there were Lightenings in Marblehead. I suggested
Cliff call Helen Limbaugh, then secretary of the Lightening
Association in Ohio.This Cliff did —and the rest is history—
he found we were Fleet 22 from before the war.
A GPS FOR SINGLE USE ON THE BOAT ONLY: Did you
know that you can purchase a color, "marine-specific" GPS
unit, for under $495, that will: 1) Duplicate gauges on your
boat? 2) Has "animated icons, which displays "tide" and
"current" info., at your current location? 3) Create colorcoded "trail lines," for easier returns? 4) Allow you to practice your GPS at your computer – without actually using
your GPS unit (Emulator). 4) That allows you to transfer
"WPT's, trails and routes," to other GPS units, including to
your car unit (see below)? 5) Has ONE "chart cartridge" that
covers the entire east & west coasts, plus the Great Lakes,
Hawaii, Bahamas, US Virgin Is., and the Caribbean? 6)That
can be used to, ALSO, display radar, sonar and "engine
monitoring?" 7)That will allow you to "personally label and
identify" all of your trails, WPT's and routes? 8) Etc., etc. Let
us know if you might like to have either private lessons, or,
if you wish to register for an up-coming, two-hour (6:30 pm
to 8:30 pm) GPS Seminar, in this area. Because seating is
limited to only 15 people, the fee of $10 is payable in
advance. Private sessions are only $25/hr.
Some of you may also remember Arthur True, up rIver from
the AYC, who built the True Rocket whose father & grandfather built boats on the Merrimac, and as Arthur used to say,
“Granfather invented many of the boat riggins we use today
(ie.“sister hooks”).
He also told me he built boats for the Navy (Lightenings) in
Indianapolis for teaching sailors how to sail. He gave me an
old rudder he had left over.
Well, anyways, Cliff loved to sail—on moonlight nights of
the full moon he organized sails around the harbor, and
sails around Plum Island with a picnic in Ipswich.
You could always tell where he was when his spinnaker
was up because he had painted a huge cat on the white
spinnaker.This model for the cat is now painted on my
locker wall.
A GPS FOR USE in TWO places -- The car and on the boat::
Did you know that you can buy a GPS unit, for under $249,
that may be used in your car, as well as on a boat, where
you may navigate with your typical, Waypoints, Trails and
Routes? (Additionally, it can play music and display images,
as well.). It can be operated either with, or without, being
“hard wired.”
He called me two years ago when he was staying with his
son locally.We spent a couple of hours together, with lots of
laughter. A wonderful visit. A great memory.
He was a great guy.We all missed Marion when she passed
and now we will all miss Cliff.
Thanks Cliff—and God Bless.
Please contact John Kelleher, at highseasjoh@yahoo.com
—Win Snow
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September 2008
Issue 8
Some Navigation
& GPS Perspectives
Submittd by Jim Campbell
Here are few tips from a seasoned and experienced sailor.
Everyone loves GPS, but it has its downsides and things
you need to consider.
1. When out for a day sail, keep a mental picture of your
courses and times (a written log would be better, but few
of us do that) so that if the weather turns foul and the
electronics fail, and that's always when they do fail, you
will have at least a rough idea of where you are vs.
home.
2. The GPS and other on board electronics are in a hos-
Chip Weiser barrels along under a slab reef in his Marshall 22
tile environment; the question is not "If it will fail, but
when".
3. The last several years of experience with GPS has
Hewey Do-ey Award for August 2008
found occasional errors as significant as 1 1/2 miles in
some East Coast areas. From what I've been told this is
really a mapping error, not GPS, but no matter, that lone
rock may be a long ways from where the chart shows.
This award, which recognizes & publicly thanks
members, is the brainchild of one of our longtime members. Nominees will be published
in the Sailorgram to show how members can
help each other out, and how much it is truly
appreciated—a well-known but undocumented part of our AYC culture. The Hewey Do-ey
(hu-we-du-we) Award is named after one of
our first nominees, Murray Hewey, who has
done so much for the club and its members.
4. At six knots, if the GPS updates every two seconds,
the boat is 20-40 feet ahead of its shown position. At 20
knots, not a problem for most of us sailors, it can be 67
to 135 feet ahead of the position shown.
5. The width of a line drawn with a .5mm draftsman's
pencil can be surprisingly wide:
at a 10,000 scale (harbor chart) the line is
16.4 feet wide
at a 20,000 scale, 32.7 feet
at a 40,000 scale (coastal chart), 65.5 feet
at a 80,000 scale (Loran C chart), 131.1 feet
The line drawn by a #2 pencil can be three times
the above widths.
“The Cornells had the misfortune to have their
towed dinghy overturned by waves in the mouth
of the Merrimac last week. They were fortunate to
have Murray Hewey get the motor running again
with the assistance of Ron Barrett. The help was
greatly appreciated!”
“A belated thanks to Dan Streeter and Bill Neumyer
for the help they gave the Greniers last year when
they fouled their prop on the pickup line of their
mooring.”
I can personally testify to item three.A couple of years
back coming out of Manasquan Inlet about 11:00 PM one
hazy night, heading for the sea buoy and then to Cape
May inlet 12 hours away.The bell buoy came out of the
fog about two boat lengths ahead of us, and a bit before I
expected it; fortunately, I had already started my turn
south.We had not heard the bell because the ocean was
flat as a lake with no wind. My intent was to get close to
the buoy, but not that close, so we would have a good
starting mark for the trip.
If you have someone to nominate for a Hewey Do-ey
Award, someone who has gone out of their way to
provide personal assistance to you and you'd like that
person to be recognized, send the Sailorgram a short
note about who helped and what they did.
Shameless Plug: Upcoming Stellwagen Concert
On Saturday, September 27, from 2-5 PM, AYC members Rob Brun
and Jim Grenier with bassplayer Phil Boynton will be performing as
Stellwagen at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury. We invite all of our friends
and fans to come and listen and enjoy the farm atmosphere.
Jim Campbell
IP32 South Wind
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September 2008
Issue 8
HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT
August-September, 2008 Submitted by David Hewey House Committee Chairman, RC
O
n August 20, the house committee met at the AYC
clubhouse to plan future work projects and prioritize
them.A list was compiled and will be discussed with the
Executive Committee for financial support.
There are many small jobs to be accomplished, so if you
can help, please attend the House committee meetings, to
coordinate the work.
The damage done to the main gate has been repaired, and
the safety edge has been installed, and is in good working
order. Please report any problems or damage to the gate, to
the house committee or steward as soon as possible.
On Thursday, Sept. 4, the commodore received a call from
the local newspaper concerning a sewage leak in the clubs
roadway.A call was made to the wastewater department, and
they did confirm a leak did exist on the club’s sewer line.
It was a pleasure working with the officials from the wastewater department and the excavation contractors.They
were all very responsive and fair and helpful in resolving
the situation at hand.
Calls were made to several contractors, and it was decided
to have T.L.Norton, do the repair.The repair was done on
Friday, Sept 5, and completed by noontime.
You might have noticed the entrances to the clubhouse and
locker house are looking a lot better now.Thanks to the
Boland family, all the doors and the complete entrance
structure have a fresh coat of paint.Great job!!! Thank you
very much!!!
Hey, I’ve Got an Idea!
The Sailorgram solicts you for your ideas for winter
articles. Have you made a great voyage or made a small
voyage great? Have you read a book about boats or
nautical-related subjects you would like to recommend?
Have you ever established a boat-ownership syndicate?
Do you have tried and true tips you’d like to share?
Remember that we are all boaters year-round, even if our
boats aren’t in the water.
sailorgram@americanyachtclub.org
There is a meeting of the house committee on Sept. 17,
7:30 PM, at the AYC clubhouse. Please attend this meeting,
so we can further plan and accomplish the needed projects
at the AYC.
Respectfully,
David Hewey House Committee Chairman, RC
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September 2008
Issue 8
AYC Sailing School-Advanced Racing Class
Submitted by Sue Manzi, photos by Dan Streeter
Justin Krusemark, Sailing School Afternoon Assistant
launches a laser with Tommy Gynan.
Brennan Pramberg learning to handle a laser.
“Thanks for a great sailing school season,
job well done”.
Special Thanks to Bill Gynan, Clif Robinson and Dan
Streeter for the loan of their lasers to the sailing school
for the last week of racing skills.The students really
appreciated your generosity.
Sue Manzi
Editor’s note: The AYC Sailing School opens up this
great activity to children and adults alike. It is one way
we help increase interest in sailing and boating and
provide an inexpensive introduction for many. Also, it is
also an important resource of revenue which helps
support the club.
Neil Hallock, Sailing School Morning Assistant enjoys
his racing class on a laser.
Tommy Gynan and Galen March racing to windward.
Instructors teaching the racing tactics from
the Chase Boat to Galen March.
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Sailing School continued from page 9
The Sailing School Team: Neil Hallock, Morning Assistant; Will Culver, Junior Instructor; Andrew Spang, Instructor; Justin Krusemark,
Afternoon Assistant; Tommy Gynan, Jr. Assistant and Winn Lambert, Head Instructor.
Carribean Night
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September 2008
Issue 8
AYC Movie Night is Friday, September 19
S
creen legend Gregory Peck brings to
life C.S. Forester's classic nautical hero
Horatio Hornblower. Hornblower battles
the French and the Spanish forces during
the Napoleonic wars but also finds time
for romance in this story from director
Raoul Walsh.
There is something special about seeing
an old classic movie in an old classic
building like the AYC clubhouse. Past
shows have had capacity crowds, so come
get your seat as early as you can.
Captain Horatio Hornblower is a 1951
big-budget film adaptation of three of C.S.
Forester's Horatio Hornblower novels.
Specifically, this movie combines "Beat to
Quarters," "Ship of the Line," and "Flying
Colors." It necessarily condenses the latter
two novels, but does a good job.
AYC Movie Night has been a huge hit with
members in the past and this event is
shaping up to be the same.
This year’s Movie Night begins at 6:30 PM.
We ask for a donation of $4.00 for adults
and $2.00 for children under 12 to help
defray the rising costs of putting on this
and other Activities Committee programs.Your admission
donation will include the movie, a hot dog and a soft
drink, as well as hot, buttered popcorn. Extra hot dogs &
drinks can be purchased.
These are great novels, and this is a great
film. Gregory Peck does a stellar job as
Captain Hornblower, and Barbara Mayo is a fine Lady
Barbara.The movie features fine acting and quite good
battle scenes.
Hope to see you there!
AYC Items For Sale
Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 13.00
AYC Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5.00
Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2.00
Burgee – Small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 20.00
Burgee – Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.00
Heavy Knit Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 35.00
Collared AYC Shirt
Navy with Red & White Trim M, L, XL, XXL
Pique Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25.00
Collared AYC Shirt Slate Blue
Collar with Navy Trim S,M
Please notify Pam Mertinooke if you are interested
in any of these items. 978-388-4515
The American Yacht Club invites you to the
A few AYC Clip-On Blazer Crests, to be worn only
on a Navy Blue Blazer, are available for $10.00 each.
Chet Young Memorial Race
E-mail Eric at: eric.vas@comcast.net
September 13, 2008
Skipper's Meeting is at 10:00 am
Race Start is at 12:00 Noon
Regatta Fee: $20 PHRF
Whatzit?
Nothing says “salty” like nicely finished
line ends on 3-strand. Use this classic
knot especially if you want to prevent
your line from running through a fairlead
or a block. Not a knot for braided line.
To register for this event, please contact:
Brad Johnson, AYC Regatta Committee Member
Bdjohnson100@msn.com (978) 462-3739
Hope to see you there!
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The American Yacht Club
P.O. Box 1360
Newburyport, MA 01950
September 2008
Issue 8
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P /C Cliff Robinson IV, with his cruising crew aboard S/V Tesseract
Cliff writes: “Enjoying August gunk holing in and around Orrs Island. It is nice up here,
no birds, current, or bass fishermen. Just a few grumpy lobstermen and fog.
See you all in September"