In This Issue

From the Commodore....1Club Reports......2Aaron R. Moore Scholorship Update....42014 Flying Scot Midwinter Championship.....62014 Championship of Champions,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,7Sailing Articles..8Sailing Lessons .9Social Events...13Announcements and Communications152014 Schedule....22-23Welcome Aboard.24Passages...24

EYC Officers and Directors, 2013-14Jack ORourke (Commodore)Sibylle Tasker (Vice Commodore)Jay Lott (Rear Commodore)Betsy Steele (Secretary)Rob Treleven (Treasurer)Rich BiermanJodi HoyermanGeorge KraemerFred LewisDuska PearsonJohn WelchSue Zingsheim

From the Commodore

Jack orourke

When this was written, ice was still in the harbor but even after this winter, it will melt! Your board has been very busy preparing everything for another great season, our 108th season!Our retiring board members in August were: Heather Anderson, Rick Hoyerman and Deb Ritter. The retiring board members were very hardworking and always volunteered where needed which I'm sure meant countless hours. We are very grateful for their many years of service.New board members are: Rob Treleven, Duska Pearson, Fred Lewis and Jody Hoyerman. They have already stepped up to assist where needed. Rob Treleven has accepted the appointment of the Treasurer's position. Rob has already put in many countless hours assisting us. Duska has continued to assist with Youth Activities along with the Education Committee. Fred Lewis is in charge of the House Committee and, over the winter, has been working on a much needed bathroom remodeling project. And, Jody Hoyerman has been assisting Sue Zingsheim with the enormous membership committee duties. Thank you group for jumping in!Some additional items of note for the EYC are the following:- Fyr Ball Pancake Breakfast, John Welch Chair. This is a new event that we were asked to take over. Village Hall pancakes -- what else do we need? This event will sponsor the Aaron R. Moore Scholarship Fund. Thank you, John, for organizing this important scholarship fundraiser and community outreach event.- Fyr Ball Cookout. This is the 5th annual event. Some years ago, I asked Commodore Marsella Fults why EYC did not have an event on the biggest day in Ephraim. Marsella asked, "What would you like to do?" I stated, "A cookout for families," and it started the next year. The ORourke, Latreille and Richter families provide a cookout at the EYC so the club can enjoy a great night in Ephraim on a great evening. Looking forward to seeing everyone again on Fyr Ball night in Ephraim- New Equipment (6 Optimists). Our Opti fleet has grown by an additional six Optis, proving once again that EYC is dedicated to youth sailing. We have also purchased a replacement Laser to keep our fleet strong.- Clean Up Day -- May 24. This is a very important event for the club to have a great start. Thank you to the countless volunteers that show up every year.Im sorry to inform you of former Commodore Max Robinettes passing. Max was a gentleman and a true friend of EYC. Max always took time ask how the club was doing. He was a hard worker for the club and very involved with the 2006 dock extension project. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.Laura and I were lucky enough to visit Boston recently. During a visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, I ran across this quote:From my first race on Nantucket Sound many years ago to my most recent outing as a weekend sailor, sailing has given me some of the most pleasant and exciting moments of my life. It has also taught me something of the courage, resourcefulness and strength required of men who sailed the seas in tall ships.- John F. Kennedy speaking of Operation Sail, April 3, 1963I think of the 250-plus children that sail at our wonderful club each year, and wonder where they will be in a few short years.Thank you for all of your hard work and support for this outstanding club. Once again, I look forward to seeing everyone at one of the many EYC events.

Clubhouse Report

rich bierman and Fred lewis

Last fall we reported that the west bathroom was under construction and, by the time you read this report, it should be completely finished. In addition, we upgraded the wireless system for improved reception throughout the clubhouse and dock. We also installed new dock cams to bring better clarity to your computers when remotely checking in on things. As usual, there is a punch list of items that we need to take care of to make sure your EYC experience is at the highest level possible.Maintaining the facility is often taken for granted and is expected." But, it is not possible to maintain it without the help of many willing volunteers and staff becoming involved and helping. We thank all of you who have helped out in the past, and thank you in advance for your help in the future. Should you have anything that you would like to have addressed, please let Fred Lewis know, as he will do his best to accommodate your request.Regarding the dock, we are in a very good position this year with all the concrete and tie down points installed last fall. What a pleasure to not have any stones around the dock anymore! Many of you have seen, either through the web cams or in person, our shrink wrap boat experiment. I am happy to report that it was a success and the boats were well protected through what all of us could consider a VERY difficult winter. What a great test!We do have a few items that were on the list that may be on hold this year, but should be accomplished next year if needed. The first of which is dredging. Because of some permitting issues and circumstances with our contractor, we were unable to achieve the dredging on the north side of the dock. The good news is, with the amount of snow and the winter we are having, they are predicting a potential rise in the water from 10-14 inches that will help out tremendously. Our other project was to place steel along the wall closest to the clubhouse to eliminate the erosion under the concrete dock. That appears to be delayed until 2015. There is still a chance we can accomplish it yet this spring, but the permitting process might not allow it.As you can imagine, there are many moving parts to accomplish before the spring and I encourage all of you, when the call comes out for a little help, to raise your hand. It is always appreciated and recognized! We are hoping to have some targeted work groups for a few of the projects prior to our club opening Clean-Up Day.I would like to take a brief moment and thank everyone for all of their help, support and kind words throughout my time on the board in charge of the dock and clubhouse. I will be finishing my six years this August and cant say enough about what we have been able to accomplish together. Knowing that I am leaving it in very capable hands makes me feel very good. I am not going away from what I have been told, yet not necessarily involved at the level I have been previously. We have developed the systems and documentation that will allow this organization to continue on and excel to new levels. I would encourage all of you to become even more involved in one of the best things going in Door Countythe EYC! Thank you again for all of support!

Membership Report

sue zingsheim

New Members

As of this writing, weve had nine new members join since last September. Thanks to all of our members who have encouraged friends, neighbors and family members to join the Club.

As a reminder, a Junior Member is not required to pay any initiation fee to become a Single or Family member if the Junior Member becomes a Single or Family Member no later than one year following his/her 25th birthday - a savings of $200. Two of our new members are children of existing members who have taken advantage of this savings!If you know of someone who would like to join, please direct them to the EYC website, www.eyc.org and from there, they can simply click on the Join EYC link. Online DirectoryTo visit the online membership directory, click on the Membership Info tab at www.eyc.org. Then you simply log in with your username and password to view the membership directory.DonationsThanks to those of you who included a donation with your membership renewal. The EYC relies on donations from members to help keep dues low.

State of the EYC Winter 2014

The EYC is pleased to report to its members that it remains financially healthy and has a large andloyal membership.Every EYC member can be proud of the part that he or she plays in helping the EYC achieve its mission, but special thanks must go to our scores of unpaid member volunteers. The EYC could not survive even a year without the countless hours of work donated by our volunteers -- officers, directors, committee members, parents, juniors, and other volunteers -- to make the EYC better for everyone.We didnt publish a State of the EYC article after 2012, so this one will cover both 2012 and 2013. For the two fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, the EYC had outstanding financial results. In our fiscal year ended October 31, 2012, the EYC had $251,438 in revenue and $145,449 in expenses, for a surplus of $105,989. Our chief sources of revenue in 2012 were donations ($80,259), lessons ($78,869), membership dues and initiation fees ($69,820), slip and locker rentals ($11,527), profits from merchandise sales to members ($6,308),and the annual Commodores Party fundraising event ($2,953). Our major expense categories were wages and payroll taxes ($76,454), non-personnel expenses including supplies, boat repair, purchases of boats and sails, and printing ($29,864), other miscellaneous expenses such as insurance, trophies, and organizational dues ($17,792), and occupancy expenses such as utilities, clubhouse and dock maintenance ($8,004). Notably, in 2012, we conducted a special fundraising campaign to purchase a new fleet of double-handed 420 class dinghies and associated sails and equipment, raising a net $66,868, but did not purchase anything with these funds in 2012. If we back out this one-time chunk of fundraising revenue, our net surplus for 2012 was still a very healthy $39,121. In our fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, the EYC had $223,230 in revenues and $188,913 in operating expenses, for an annual operating income of $34,317. Capital acquisitions in the year were $90,360 for an overall deficit of $56,044. Our chief sources of revenue in 2013 were lessons ($79,807), membership dues and initiation fees ($71,489), donations ($37,004), special events such as the Commodores Party fundraiser and the Gary Jobson fundraising dinner ($16,081), slip and locker rentals ($8,436), and profits from merchandise sales to members ($6,224). Our major expense categories were wages, payroll taxes and clinic fees ($84,797), purchase of 420 dinghies, sails and dollies ($70,686), non-personnel expenses including supplies, boat repair, purchases of boats and sails, and printing ($36,342), occupancy expenses such as utilities, clubhouse and dock maintenance and dredging ($36,036), purchase of a new 17 inflatable safety boat and trailer ($21,589), a down payment on six new Optimist dinghies for 2014 delivery ($7,985), and other miscellaneous expenses such as insurance, trophies, and organizational dues ($7,873). Notably, in 2013, we purchased the 420 dinghies, sails and equipment using $70,686 which we raised in 2012 from donations and the sale of our old fleet of Flying Juniors. If we back out the one-time 420 purchase expenses, our net surplus for 2013 was a comfortable $14,642.

Thus, for the two year period of fiscal years 2012 and 2013, our total revenues were $478,116 and total expenses were $428,171 for a net surplus of $49,945. As of October 31, 2011, we had net current assets (cash and securities) of $65,374. Two years later, as of October 31, 2013, we had net current assets of $118,067. The EYC carries no long-term debt. Our fixed assets consistmostly of items with little cash value such as leasehold improvements to our clubhouse and pier, and equipment such as boats and sails.Our membership year runs from June 1 through the following May 31. For the membership year beginning June 1, 2012, we had 259 Family members, 88 Senior members, 29 Single members, 24 Life members, 87 Student members, and 3 Honorary members, for a total of 490 members. For the membership year beginning June 1, 2013, we had 251 Family members, 90 Senior members, 32 Single members, 23 Life members, 105 Student members, and 3 Honorary members. In 2013, membership exceeded 500 for the first time ever! Because each Family and Life member can include spouses and children under age 25, and each Senior member can include a spouse, the total number of persons with EYC membership privileges probably approaches 1,000.

Second Annual Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Gala

The second annual fundraising gala for the EYCs Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund was a lot of fun! Over a hundred EYC members, guests, friends and supporters gathered on April 26 at the Lake Forest Club to catch up with their EYC friends after a long, cold, snowy winter. Partiers enjoyed a festive Caribbean-themed dinner, an open bar, and steel drum music, and were able to bid on over 75 items in a silent auction.

The Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund provides EYC sailing lesson scholarships to needy junior sailors who are year-round residents of Door County. In 2013 the Moore Fund paid most of the cost for 32 students to attend 45 one- or two-week lesson sessions.

Besides providing access to sailing for deserving local junior sailors, the EYCs scholarship program also helps bring new members to the EYC, and helps build community goodwill and social ties among EYC members, parents, and juniors.

Together with associated donations, the 2014 gala netted over $25,000 for EYC scholarships! These funds will pay for current year scholarships, and will help build an endowment to help pay future scholarship costs.

A BIG THANK-YOU to all who attended, all who bid in the silent auction, all who helped and all who donated! This event would not have been possible without you!Cash donors to the Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund (November 1, 2013 through April 28, 2014):

Up to $150: Baylake Bank; Bierman, Richard and Claire; Blair, Debbie; Campbell, John and Carol; Crampton, Fred; Debes, Ghram; Fischer, Warren and Carol; Fryer, Jo; Gifford, Lisa and Andrew; Gilbert, Hugh; Glynn, Amy; Huff, John and Alice; Kildeer Staff; King, Peter and Pat; McConnell, Geoff and Deb; Papesch, James and Ann; Reidy, Ned and Nancy; Rukavina, Laura; Samyn, Mary; Soderstrom, Ann K.; Walker, Frank and Nancy

$151 to $500: Detgen, Jane and Ed; Fults, Tim and Marsella; Hansen, Clinton; Hull, Sam and Barbara; Margoliash, Reuben; O'Malley, John and Felicia; Papenthien, Ted and Jeanne; Quackenbush, Eva; Reidy, Barbara; Reidy, Dan and Jen; Waleffe, Leslie and Fabian; Yasenak, Phillip A.

$501 to $2499: Moore, Adam and Barb

$2500 and above: Anderson, Stefan and Joan; Moore, Craig and Karen; Smith Family Fund

EYC members are urged to patronize businesses that donated items to the silent auction.

Silent auction donors: Alexander's of Door County, Al Johnsons Swedish Restaurant and Butik, Arbor Cottage, Arbor Crowne Properties, Bailey's Harbor Cornerstone Pub, Bay Shore Outdoor Store, Bea's Ho-Made Products, Carroll House Restaurant, Chelsea Antiques / Blue Willow Shop, Chop restaurant, City Farmer, Clay Bay Pottery, DC Nature Works, Door County Specialty Foods, Door Peninsula Winery, Ecology Sports, Fine Line Designs Gallery, Fish Creek Kite Co., Grasse's Grill, Gordon Lodge, Great Northern By Design, Hands On Art Studio, Hide-Side Corner Store, icecreamsource.com, Illusions in Watercolor, Inn at Kristofer's, Jo Jo's Pizza and Gelato, Julie Dunfee Designs, Kathy Glasnap Gallery, Emily Lacey, The Linden Gallery, Jay Lott, Mad Sails, McKeefry & Yeoman, Misty Morning Studio, Craig and Karen Moore, Sherry and Rob Moore, Adam and Barb Moore, Nathan Nichols & Co., Nelson's True Value Shopping Center, Nielsen Massey, Nor Door Sport and Cyclery, The Oilerie, O'Meara's Irish House, The Paint Box Gallery, Pederson Pottery / Ephraim Clay Works, PKJ Designs, The Red Geranium, Scrimshanders, Sister Bay Bowl, Sister Bay Trading Co., The Spa at Sacred Ground, Trillium Organics, Viking Restaurant, Waterfront Restaurant, Water Street Gallery, West Marine, Wilkins and Olander, and Yacht Works.

Event volunteers: Co-chairs Sherry Moore and Barb Moore; and volunteers Claire Devaney, Julie Dunfee, Jay Lott, Adam Moore, Craig Moore, Jeff Moore, Karen Moore, Rob Moore, Abby ORourke, Jack ORourke, Laura O'Rourke, Barbara Reidy, Bill Reidy, Di Taillon, Rob Treleven, and John Welch.

Thank you

The EYC periodically publishes in the Eagle's Cry a list of donors -- whether they are donors to specific fundraisers/events/projects or in-kind donations. Donors to last year's Gary Jobson fundraiser and the Aaron Moore Scholarship (to name two) as well as donors who made in-kind contributions have been thanked in a recent Eagle's Cry. The following is a list of those members and friends of EYC who have made cash donations to the club for its general fund for the period November 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014.. These, general cash donations have been extremely important for the day to day operation of the Ephraim Yacht Club and have helped support the clubs efforts toward sailing education and the promotion of amateur sailboat racing.

UP TO $50

Suzanne T. Sampson, Elizabeth Aik, Karen T. Reynolds, Wesley Johnson, Douglas Chomeau, Glenn Pentler, Paul Jones

$50 to $150

Brian Chase, Carl and Mary Strohmaier, Kate LorenzMartha Sauter, Nancy B. Myer and Bentley M. Myer, Stephen or Joyce Paoletti, Henry Pearson, John Balistreri, Gary M. Moore, Arthur L. Crowe, Beverly Bleitz, Bradley L. Metzger, George H. Harmon, Joan Lewis, Julie G. Winding, Karyn Herndon, Virginia Eades, Walter and Jay Hellyer, William C. Foote, Will and Julie Drobst-Hibler

$151 to $500

Crows Nest Estates Home Owners Association, Laura B. Moegenburg, William and Priscilla Calkins, James and Carole Crane, Thomas and Elizabeth Sublewski, James Forbes, John D. Blossom, Jr., Bill R. Dean, Janet Fogle, Jeffrey Johnson, Polly Davis

$1000 AND UP

Carol Fiedler

Flying Scot Midwinter Championship at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans

MIKE AND JENNIFER FAUGUST

In early February, we received a call from EYC and Southern Yacht Club member Dan Baird inviting us to the Flying Scot Midwinters. With the strong EYC/SYC bond kindled by Nancy Claypool, there was incentive for us to go to New Orleans.

Over the years, we've competed in regattas throughout the country; however, this would be our first at Southern Yacht Club on Lake Pontchartrain. When we arrived, members greeted us with warm southern hospitality and gave us a tour of their club which had been rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina. Rich in sailing tradition and a location where you're sailing within minutes, all we could think of was "Wow", this is one of the finest sailing facilities in the country.

Other EYC participants included Carrie Berger, long-time crew of regatta chairman Larry Taggart, skippers Ryan Malmgren and Nancy Claypool, and Dan Baird who assists the Flying Scot class with measuring and served on the SYC Race Committee.

Monday was the warm-up regatta. (This also served as a fundraiser for the Leukemia Cup that would be held the next weekend.) We sailed three races in diminishing 8-15 m.p.h. winds with medium chop. Ten boats competed and the winner was Harry Carpenter, our Flying Scot builder. It was helpful for us northerners to shake off some cobwebs. This was followed by a talk moderated by Allan Terhune of North Sails, followed by the Welcome Party with a buffet including local cuisine such as seafood gumbo and fried catfish. Nancy and Carrie served as the M.C.'s, awarding over 75 various door prizes to all skippers and crew.

The competition for the championship and challenger divisions started on Tuesday and ended on Friday with 30 boats sailing a total of eight races. The skippers ranged in age from 18 to 76 and included multiple father and son/daughter, and wife and husband crews. Most of the racing was in light to medium winds with temperatures ranging in the mid 60's to high 70's -- ideal weather to enjoy in March! The wind, waves and stiff competition made for a challenging week that included several general recalls and subsequent I flags. One person called this a "yo-yo" regatta -- people were up and then down. No boat won more than two races and the overall winners did not win a single race.

Each day after racing, sailors shared tips over kegs of beer and Bushwackers (official drink of the Flying Scot Midwinters). On Wednesday, sailors were treated to a seafood feast of 600 fresh oysters on the half shell, mounds of boiled crawfish and shrimp, along with boiled corn, potatoes, mushrooms, sausage, potato salad, and New Orleans bread pudding. The next morning, Caf du Monde, the famous French Quarter restaurant, came to the club and prepared fresh, hot beignets [French donuts] covered in powdered sugar for all the participants.

In the evenings, we enjoyed brief tours of the city and excellent cuisine thanks to our local hosts. The city is vibrant and filled with history and character.

When the competition ended on Friday, the winner was the father/son team of Zeke and Jay Horowitz from Sarasota, Florida with 34 points. Larry and Carrie placed 5th, Ryan & Joe Brake 9th, Michael & Jennifer 13th and Nancy & Frank Collins 21st.

All in all, it was a fantastic week. Great weather, great food, great sailing, and most of all, great camaraderie! Special thanks to Dan Baird for acquiring a boat and housing for us and Mike Magner for loaning his boat. Future Flying Scot Midwinters will be in Sarasota in 2015, Pensacola in 2016 and back to New Orleans in 2017. The perfect escape until summer.

Dave Ullman Selected As Special Guest Competitor at 2014 Championship of Champions

Imagine a regatta where every competitor is a current one-design class champion.

US Sailings Championship of Champions is recognized as one of the more unique adult racing events in the country. All helmsmen have qualified for this event by winning a one-design class National, North American, or World Championship in the past year. These skippers and their teams will race for the Jack Brown Trophy while representing their class. The competition will be challenging with many decorated sailors competing on the same course. The 2014 edition of this US Sailing classic will be hosted by the Edgewater Yacht Club in Cleveland, Ohio on October 9-12.Each year a guest helm is invited. Past guest helms have included Paul Cayard and Betsy Alison, and other sailing luminaries. This years guest competitor will be three-time 470 World Champion (77, 78, 80) and 2007 Melges 24 World Champion Dave Ullman. He was also US Sailings 1996 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.Ullman returns to the championship he won in 1980 (sailed in the 470). He also returns to Thistle sailing, which is one of several class national championships he has collected over the years."It's a strong event again, and when I got the invite, how could I say no," said Ullman. "This championship has a warm spot in my heart. You get to race against, and meet with, sailors you don't usually sail with. It's just fun to sail against all sorts of one-design champions.""It's all about coming into this event from another class and sailing your best. It can be really interesting to see how it turns out and who comes out on top."Inaugurated in 1976, US Sailing selects 19 one-design class champions that have been nominated by their class associations to compete at the Championship of Champions. As one of US Sailings most popular events, the championship is held in a different class each year, and boats are supplied by the host club. Classes range from conventional to cutting edge and have included the Y-Flyer, Snipe, Hobie Cat, J-24, Sunfish, Etchell, Lightning, and Flying Scot to name just a few. Helmsmen and their crew will be tested in Thistles to see if they can hold their own.The event has crowned champions ranging in age from 13 to over 70. Many competitors are amateur sailors and some are professionals. The Championship of Champions features singlehanded sailors and others who sail with up to five or six crew.What makes this event unique is that all are top competitors and anyone can win. Here are additional requirements: The qualifying period is from August 1, 2013 July 31, 2014.

Champions and their classes must be current members of US Sailing and American citizens or permanent residents.

Applications are accepted from January through July. Sailors who normally sail in the U.S. and are members of a club, class or association affiliated with US Sailing are eligible.

Applications are evaluated on three main criteria:

40% Sailor Criteria how many major events have they done in the past three years; number of races in national championship, number of attendants at national championship

20% Class Criteria size, diversity, depth and activity of class nationally

40% Other Sailor Athlete status, class membership in US Sailing, previous experience, demonstrated Corinthian spirit, etc.

The team of selectors researches each applicant's ability and background by examining regatta results, drawing on personal knowledge and researching the relative difficulty of the class championships. The Championship of Champions committee tries to get as many divergent classes as possible. Classes that have never proposed a champion to compete are encouraged to do so. In 2013, over 60% of the competitors had never sailed in the event before. Invitations will be issued in early August, 2014. Apply now at: http://championships.ussailing.org/Adult/CofC.htm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jake Fish, US Sailing, 401.683.0800 x614

About US Sailing

The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), the national governing body for sailing, provides leadership, integrity, and growth for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US Sailing is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. US Sailing offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including National Championships and the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.

College Sailing Teams

J.R. ORourke

One of the first things I was looking for in a college was a sailing team. I was happy that I chose Marquette University because sailing in college has been a wonderful opportunity to compete at a high level, travel, make friends and teammates from across the country. There are 45 active members on the sailing team. While we are away at regattas, there are opportunities to hang out with other teams and make connections with them.

Sailors are only as good as the time they devote, both on the water and off of it. We push ourselves to rig, get dressed quickly and get on the water. Every minute from the time you hit the water in your first practice until the moment you sail off the course in the last regatta, you are learning. The more time on the water, the better sailor we become. College sailors have strengths and weaknesses, but the most successful ones face their flaws and view them as just another challenge, working to transform them into strengths.Success at any given regatta is a combination of speed, tactics, and practice. Because we are in one-design (420) boats at each venue, this allows for teams to compete against one another on an even playing field, testing the sailors skills rather than the quality of their equipment. College sailing is a team sport and you are only as strong as the people you sail with. Working as a unit is one of the most important aspects of being a part of a college sailing team.College sailing depends on your attitude at the boathouse: before practice and in team meetings as part of the team. You must be receptive to constructive criticism; the person in the boat with you can tune you in to your weaknesses. Competition at college regattas is at a higher level than club racing and more challenging.I was very lucky as a freshman to be elected Captain of the Sailing Team starting this spring. This was in large part due to my EYC training, sailing and responsibilities. EYC members, instructors and students all play a part in developing the skills needed in the college sailing world. Like the old EYC saying goes - Id have to say that Ive sold my soul to college sailing.

The Benefits of College Sailing

ISAK PETERSON

Joining a sailing team can be a great way to get involved on any high school or college campus. As a member of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sailing Team, I have improved my sailing skills, traveled to regattas all over the country and expanded my sailing social network.

My team is a part of the Midwest College Sailing Association ("MCSA"), a division of the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association, which is equivalent to the NCAA of sailing. Most of our regattas are held in the MCSA, which is made up of major universities and Big Ten schools in the Midwest; however, in February, we traveled to Tulane University and Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans to compete in our first ever regatta outside of the MCSA. This spring we will race at the University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin, Lawrence University, and Northwestern University.Racing is usually in Club 420 sailboats, which we are lucky to have 18 of at the EYC. The racing class at EYC does a great job of teaching students how to win the start, roll tack and mark round, which are all skills to have while preparing for high school or college sailing.At UWM, we have about thirty student members that practice out of the Milwaukee Yacht Club twice a week and dry land workouts once a week. We have our own coach and occasionally practice with Milwaukee area high school teams and Marquette Universitys team. A lot of our members have little to no sailing experience, so we have also held learn-to-sail sessions.

Joining a sailing team is a great value; dues are under $100 and include the use of 420s, team owned drysuits, transportation and housing at regattas, coaching and much more.For more on UWM Sailing, check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @uwmsailing

For more on the MCSA visit mcsasail.org

Womens Racing Class

JAY LOTT

EYC women, are you looking for the next level of speed and tactical knowledge that will enable you to win the Women's Regatta, or to sail to victory in one of the EYC's season-long racing series? The EYC has designed a class especially for you!

Enroll now in the Women's racing class, July 14-18. The class will be held each afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will be taught by the EYC's most experienced racing instructors. The class will focus on trim, boat handling, tactics and rules in a racing environment. This is an intermediate level class, so to enroll, you must already possess basic Flying Scot sailing skills.

Enrollment is limited and advance enrollment is required. To enroll, go to www.eyc.org/education

Questions? Contact education@eyc.org

EYC Sailing Lessons in 2014

JAY LOTT, EYC EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

RESTRUCTURED JUNIOR LESSON PROGRAM

For 2014, the EYC has restructured its junior lesson program to reduce the number of lesson levels, make registration easier, and to simplify the curriculum. The number of junior lesson levels has been reduced from eight to four. The four remaining lesson levels have been renamed in a more descriptive manner, and each level corresponds more tightly to an age-and-size-appropriate type of boat. The new lesson levels are:

BEGINNER, for students age 7-17. Students formerly eligible to enroll in the EYCs Sailing Camp, Level 1 and Level 2 and Teens, Level 1 and Level 2 should enroll in this level. Beginner students will be divided into separate sections based on age and experience. This level will be taught in Optimists (younger, smaller students) and Flying Scots (older, heavier students). The goal of this level is to learn basic sailing skills. Promotion from this level is required in order to enroll in the Intermediate level.

INTERMEDIATE, for students age 11-17. Promotion from the Beginner level is a prerequisite for this level. Students formerly eligible to enroll in the EYCs Level 3 should enroll in this level. This level will be taught in 420s. The goal of this level is proficiency in skippering and crewing a double handed dinghy in all conditions. Promotion from this level is required in order to enroll in the Advanced or Racing levels. Students promoted from the Intermediate level have a choice to enroll in either Advanced or Racing.

ADVANCED, for students age 12-17. Promotion from the Intermediate level is a prerequisite for this level. Students formerly eligible to enroll in the EYCs Level 4 should enroll in this level or in Racing. This level will be taught in Flying Scots. The goal of this level is to achieve proficiency in Flying Scots (including spinnaker work) sufficient to enable the student to pass the EYCs Skippers Test and to enable the student to skipper an EYC Flying Scot unsupervised. This level is NOT a prerequisite for the Racing level.

RACING, for students age 12-17. Promotion from the Intermediate level is a prerequisite for this level. There is no longer any requirement that a student have his or her Skippers License in order to enroll in Racing. Students formerly eligible to enroll in the EYCs Level 4 should enroll in this level or in Advanced. Students formerly eligible to enroll in the EYCs Advanced Racing level should enroll in this level. This level will be taught in Laser Radials and in 420s. The goal of this level is to learn racing-level boat handling, strategy, and tactical skills. There is no promotion from this level, as there is an infinite amount to learn at this level.

To summarize, if your:

2013 report card says you are eligible for Sailing Camp, Level 1 or Level 2, or you are under age 11, enroll in Beginner.

2013 report card says you are eligible for Level 3 and you are at least 11, enroll in Intermediate.

2013 report card says you are eligible for Level 4 and you are at least 12, enroll in Advanced or in Racing.

2013 report card says you are eligible for Advanced Racing and you are at least 12, enroll in Racing.

WHAT ELSE IS NEW IN 2014

Due to popular demand, a one-week lesson session is again being offered beginning June 9 (Session A). Two-week group lessons will begin June 16 (Session B).

The Racing class is now 3 hours long. It will start at the same times as our other classes, but will last an additional 30 minutes each day.

In Sessions C, D and E, the Racing class will be taught only in the afternoon.

A Laser clinic is offered on Thursday and Friday, July 10-11, totaling approximately 12 hours of instruction. The Laser clinic is open to juniors and adults ages 12 and older.

A team racing clinic is offered on Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, totaling approximately 12 hours of instruction. The Team Racing clinic is open to juniors ages 12-18.

To enable Advanced and Racing students to enroll in the Laser Clinic, Advanced and Racing classes in Session C will be shortened to 8 days, ending on July 9.

An Adult Womens Racing class is being offered in the afternoons the week of July 14-18.

SAILING LESSON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: What if my student has been promoted from Level 2 (now Beginner) but is not yet 11 years old?

A: You should still enroll your student in the Beginner level; your student will be assigned to a separate section of relatively advanced Beginner students. Even though your student may have learned the minimum needed to be promoted from the Beginner level, there is always more to learn about sailing an Optimist in Beginner level classes, before the student is introduced to 420s at the Intermediate level.

Q: Does my student have to be promoted from Advanced in order to enroll in Racing?

A: No. Your student has to be promoted from Intermediate (formerly called Level 3) in order to enroll in Racing, but there is no longer any requirement to pass Advanced (formerly called Level 4), nor is there a requirement to pass the Skippers Test, in order to enroll in Racing.

Q: Does the Advanced level prepare students for the Racing level?

A: No. Students who are promoted from Intermediate can choose either Advanced or Racing in each subsequent session.

Q: Upon promotion from Intermediate, is my students choice of the Advanced or Racing level a permanent choice?

A: Students must stay in the enrolled level (either Advanced or Racing) for the length of each session. However, in each subsequent session, a student can choose either Advanced or Racing. Students can switch back and forth between Advanced and Racing as many times as they like, from one session to the next.

Q: Why might my student want to enroll in the Advanced level if she could just go straight from Intermediate to Racing?

A: The Advanced level focuses on teaching the skills relevant to sailing a Flying Scot, which is larger, heavier, and more complex than the boats used in the Racing level. The Advanced curriculum is designed to train the student to pass the EYCs Skippers test. The Advanced curriculum includes certain skills not taught in any other level, like anchoring and using a spinnaker. Passing the Skippers test (earning a Skippers License) is required in order for the student to be able to skipper an EYC-owned Flying Scot outside of lessons, including in EYC races and regattas. If your student never wants to skipper an EYC-owned Flying Scot, and does not desire to learn how to raise, fly, jibe and douse a spinnaker, then certainly the student might choose to go straight from Intermediate to Racing, which focuses on Laser Radials and 420s.

Q: My student is just not that interested in racing, but still wants to sail. What do EYC lessons offer to him?

A: The EYCs Beginner and Intermediate levels are focused on overall sailing skills, and not racing. Upon promotion from the Intermediate level, students not interested in racing should enroll in the Advanced level, which focuses on seamanship and general sailing skills, and not much on racing.

Q: Are the textbooks the same as last year?

A: We have upgraded our textbooks to better match the lesson levels. The 2014 Beginner textbook Learn Sailing Right Beginning Sailing ($10) is the same as the textbook used for Levels 1 through 4 in 2013. The 2014 Intermediate textbook Learn Sailing Right Intermediate Sailing is new for 2014 and therefore all Intermediate students will be required to purchase this textbook ($10). There is no required textbook for the Advanced class. The Racing class has a new textbook called Getting Started in Sailboat Racing and therefore all Racing students will be required to purchase this textbook ($20).

Q: How do I purchase a textbook?

A: You pay for your textbook during the lesson registration process, and pick it up on the first day of lessons.

Q: Why is my daughter being charged $385 for her afternoon junior Racing class, while my son is being charged $300 for his afternoon Intermediate class?

A: The per-hour rate which the EYC charges for group lessons has not changed from 2013. EYC lessons are priced at $11 per hour for morning classes, and for afternoon classes which are not also offered in the morning. Thus a 30-hour morning Intermediate class is $330, and a 35-hour afternoon Racing class is $385. To encourage afternoon enrollment, afternoon classes which are also offered in the morning cost $10 per hour. Thus a 30-hour afternoon Intermediate class costs $300.

Q: My student wishes to enroll in Session C Advanced, which is only 8 days long instead of the usual 10 days. Will I be charged only 80% of the normal tuition?

A: Yes.

Q: Can I enroll in the Laser clinic even if I am an adult?

A: Yes. The Laser clinic is open to junior and adult students ages 12 and up.

Q: Can I enroll in the Adult Womens Racing class if I am a novice sailor?

A: No. The Adult Womens Racing class is intended for students who already possess basic sailing skills, who wish to learn racing-level boat handling techniques, racing tactics, and racing rules.

Q: Are private lessons available?

A: Private lessons are available beginning June 9. For more information about EYC private lessons, see eyc.org/private-sailing-lessons. To schedule a private lesson, contact education@eyc.org

Questions? Contact education@eyc.org

Team Racing Clinic, July 12-13

JAY LOTT

The EYC will host a Team Racing clinic on Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13. The clinic will be led by Bobby Collins, a Level 3 US Sailing instructor and former coach of the Northwestern University sailing team, and Scott Flanigan, who represented Ireland in the 2012 Olympic Games in the 470 class. This clinic will be a highlight of the EYCs 2014 sailing season.

The clinic will serve as an introduction to team racing and will include approximately 12 hours of instruction. For students who may wish to race in high school or college, this clinic will provide a useful introduction to team racing, which is very popular at those levels.

The clinic is open to students ages 12 through 18. EYC membership is not required. To enroll in the team racing clinic, students enrolled in the EYC lesson program must be eligible to enroll in the EYC's Advanced or Racing lesson levels; non-EYC students must be proficient in sailing a 420 or similar boat.

The clinic price of $132 includes instruction, use of EYC boats, lunch and beverages Saturday and Sunday, and a textbook. Enrollment is limited to only 18 students. For more information about the Team Racing clinic, and to enroll, go to www.eyc.org/lessons

TEAM RACING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: What is team racing?

A: Team racing is an awesomely fun game played in sailboats, which grows in popularity each year, especially among high school and college racers. Two teams (usually with three boats on each team) sail around a short race course. The object isnt to finish first in your own boat. Rather, the object is to make your teams combined finishes better than the combined finishes of the other team. Your team can win without one of your boats finishing first.

Q: Whats different about Team Racing, compared with regular fleet racing?

A: Team racing places less emphasis on straight-line boat speed, and more emphasis on tactics, boat handling, rules knowledge, and of course, teamwork. You dont have to be the fastest sailor on the course to help your team win!

Q: Why is team racing so much fun?

A: Team racing involves a lot of short course racing, with many tacks, jibes, mark roundings and other maneuvers in each race. Its non-stop action! Most of the tactics involve hindering the other team, which is always fun. And, if your team does not win, there is another race starting in a few minutes, so you always have another chance.

Q: Will team racing help my regular fleet racing skills?

A: Yes. The boat handling, rules and tactics learned in team racing will improve your fleet racing results, too.

Q: Will the EYC offer team racing opportunities outside this clinic?

A: The EYC will include team racing in its Racing class curriculum. Students who attend the Team Racing clinic will be able to further develop their Team Racing skills in the Racing class.

2014 EYC Staff

The EYC is fortunate to have a very experienced and talented staff returning for the 2014 season.

We welcome Isak Peterson as the EYCs new Sailing Director. Isak grew up in the EYCs sailing program and this will be his sixth year as an EYC staffer. He is a member of the UW-Milwaukee sailing team, and has extensive sailing experience in larger boats, both racing and cruising. He is certified by US Sailing as a Level 2 coach.We are also pleased to have back Alden Crowe who will be the Assistant Sailing Director and a Senior Instructor. Like Isak, Alden learned to sail in the EYC program; this is his fifth season working at the EYC. He is a US Sailing Level 3 certified coach, and has extensive experience sailing catamarans as well as the full gamut of EYC dinghies.Returning as Senior Instructors will be Erica Heidler, Charlotte Johnson, Ian Leonard, Sarah Olson, J.R. ORourke, Stefan Peterson, Carrie Ritter, and Brian Ritter, averaging well over three years of EYC experience among them. Returning as Junior Instructors will be Will Gheorghita, Annika Pearson and Roger Waleffe. We welcome new Junior Instructor Benji Therien who will also share the duties of Race Manager.Hans Ribbens will return as the EYCs boat maintenance manager. With 55 sailboats and seven powerboats, Hans and the rest of the staff will have their hands full keeping our equipment in good shape!

Help Open the EYC on May 24

All EYC members are requested and encouraged to help open the EYC beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 24. Most projects should be finished by about noon. Beginning around the same time, the EYC will provide a burger and hot dog lunch for those who help. BYO chips and beverages.

The EYC relies heavily on its member volunteers to open and close the EYC each season, which helps hold down dues and makes the EYC accessible for all. Last year, over 50 EYC members out of approximately 1,000 people who are members helped close the EYC. Please help us exceed that number this year!

Opening Social

The Opening Social is on Saturday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ephraim Yacht Club Clubhouse. This fun event is being held a week later this year because of the change in the date of Ephraims Fyr Ball Festival. You might be heading to beautiful Door County for the week of Fourth of July, so make the Opening Social the first celebration of your holiday week. Or plan on making a special trip up north to meet up with old friends, and make new friends. Parents of young sailors will have an opportunity to meet some of the instructors, as many of them will be at the event.

Please bring an appetizer to sharethe food is always delicious, and practically a meal. The EYC will provide beer, wine, soda, and water. The Opening Social is primarily an adults only event.

That evening, the EYC will also bless our fleet of sailing vessels, and the sailors that command them. Then there will be a short ceremony to prayerfully remember the EYC members who we have lost since the last sailing season, by laying a wreath on the water.

We hope to see you at the Opening Social. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Franczyk at 847-832-0212 linfranczyk@sbcglobal.net or Susie Berg at 262-723-7418 berg@elknet.net.

EYC Fyr Bal Activities Expanded

Beginning in 2014, the EYC will have a more active schedule during Ephraims Fyr Bal Festival (Saturday June 21). We have added two events to our traditional Fyr Bal Regatta and Fyr Bal Family Cookout.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT THE EPHRAIM VILLAGE HALLThe Ephraim Business Council (which runs the Fyr Bal Festival) has honored the EYC by offering to us the opportunity to hold a pancake breakfast at the Old Village Hall to raise money for EYC scholarships. The pancake breakfast will run from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. All EYC members are encouraged to attend to support the EYC. There will be door prizes and a raffle, too! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST. There will be two shifts of volunteers so you dont have to give up your whole Saturday morning. If you would like to help, please contact dockside@eyc.org

OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

The EYC will host an open house for prospective members on the afternoon of June 21, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The open house will feature a short slide show (about 6 minutes), a short tour (about 15 minutes), and free sailboat rides (about 30 minutes) for prospective members. If you would like to volunteer as a tour guide, please contact dockside@eyc.org

5th Annual Fyr Ball Cookout

The Fyr Ball cookout is Saturday June 21 at 6 p.m. The cookout takes place on the dock at the EYC on the busiest night in Ephraim.

Everyone is welcome to come for a fun cookout. The O'Rourke, Latreille and Richter dads will be grilling up brats, hotdogs and chicken for everyone to enjoy. Please bring a side to share with the group. Bring your own beverage and plan on staying to view the fires burning the winter witch away. EYC is the place to view all of the Ephraim festivities.

First Mates Events 2014

LAURA OROURKE

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner! I know we all can't wait for its arrival. 2014 is shaping up to be another wonderfully exciting year at EYC. Here are a few important dates for your calendars.

Monday, June 16 9 a.m. First Mates Coffee # 1 7 p.m. Bunco

Saturday, June 21 7:30 a.m. Fyr Ball Breakfast at Ephraim Village Hall6 p.m. Fyr Ball Cookout on EYC Dock

Friday, July 4 7 p.m. Ice Cream SocialMonday, July 14 9 a.m. First Mates Coffee #2Thursday, July 24 6 p.m. First Mates Pot LuckTuesday, July 295 p.m. Women's RegattaFriday, August 1 6 p.m. Regatta Welcome PartySaturday, Aug 2 109th Ephraim Regatta Brat FestSaturday, Aug 96 p.m. Commodore's PartyWith all of these fabulous social gatherings come several opportunities to volunteer! Please plan on attending the First Mates Coffee for more details. It is a great way to reconnect with friends and gear up for a busy summer season!

Bunco 2014

Hello EYC Bunco ladies! It has been a long winter. I am looking forward to our Monday night gatherings. Bunco is a fun, social, dice game. No skill required! It is a wonderful way to connect with other EYC ladies. We roll dice, enjoy snacks and beverages, and chit chat while the sun sets on Eagle Harbor. There is no better place to be than EYC with friends on Monday nights! We will start on Monday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. If you are a Flying Scot racer, we can always hold a spot for you to join in after sailing. We have different hosts each week. A sign-up sheet will be posted. Hope to see you there!.

EYC Bridge 2014

SUZANNE J. LISLE

Once again in 2014, the EYC will offer three types of bridge to members: open play, lessons, and couples. The EYCs 2014 bridge information flyer and bridge lesson registration form has now been published.

Registration for bridge lessons is limited and is prioritized by postmark date, so if you wish to register for bridge lessons, print and mail your bridge lesson registration form as soon as possible. No paper registration form will be mailed to you. The only way to register for bridge lessons is by printing and mailing this online form.

You can view and print the bridge information flyer and bridge lesson registration form here:

http://eyc.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=fbd0f9ae65e26212ebb4c9515&id=a2164dc851&e=4609d0790e

or here:

http://eyc.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbd0f9ae65e26212ebb4c9515&id=b7809f095f&e=4609d0790e

Women on the Water! WOW!

Women -- whether youre in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s, theres a place for you at the Ephraim Yacht Club on the water! This year, we are hoping to organize more activities for women on the water whether its sailing, racing, cruising, power boating, etc. Whether youre new to or experienced with boating and/or sailing, there is a place for you off the dock and on the water! While we have no formal schedule yet, we are seeking suggestions on members' interests. If you have suggestions for a WOW activity, please contact Nan Zimdars at nzimdars@zimfin.com or Nancy Claypool at nclaypool@stonepigman.com..

Art Gallery Tour By Trolley

SIBYLLE TASKER AND HEATHER ANDERSEN

EYC ladies and guests, please join us on the evening of June 25 for an art gallery tour by trolley!

The evening will begin with appetizers, wine and beer at the EYC at 4:30 p.m. We will depart the EYC on the Door County Trolley at 5:30 p.m. and visit 3 Door County art galleries for a tour by the local artist. Featured artists and studios will be Jim Ingwersen, Jim Leatham, and a special surprise studio.

This is a unique opportunity to visit with local artists and see their work. The tour will be approximately 2 1/2 hours. We will return to the EYC to enjoy the sunset.

The cost is $75 per person. This event has very limited capacity. Advance sign up is required. All proceeds from this event will support EYC sailing scholarships. For more information and to sign up, Heather Andersen heather@brecklodge.com

So You Want to Be an EYC Instructor

JAY LOTT

Being an instructor at the EYC is the best summer job in Door County. EYC students sometimes ask "What can I do to increase my chances of being hired someday as an instructor?"

The EYC's hiring needs vary from year to year, so there can be no guarantee that there will be a position open in any particular year. Nor will every qualified applicant receive an offer of employment. However, there are some things students can do to increase their chances of someday being hired:

1. Become the best sailor you can be. Progress through the EYC's lesson program as quickly as your age and size will allow. Enroll in lessons for more than just two weeks each summer. Earn your Skippers License. Enroll in the EYC's racing class multiple times. Race as often as you can, in different kinds of boats, as both skipper and crew. Sail with older, more experienced sailors. Sail outside of lessons and racing. Go sailing when its very windy, to develop heavy wind skills.

2. Sail outside the EYC, during seasons other than summer. Sail on your high school team if there is one, or at your local yacht club, if it offers a fall or spring program. Attend clinics. Travel to race in regattas.

3. Gain proficiency in driving a powerboat. When driving a powerboat, always do so in a safe and responsible manner. We are watching you out there as you drive the family Whaler or Wave Runner! If we see you wave jumping, driving too fast too close to other boats, prop spraying, or otherwise driving in an unsafe manner, that will count against you come hiring season.

4. Encourage your parents to invest in a sailboat, such as a Laser Radial. There is a strong correlation between students who own their own sailboat and sailing skill. With your own boat, you can practice your sailing as often as you like, on your own schedule.

5. Show enthusiasm for sailing. Juniors who show a mature, positive, helpful, safe attitude at the EYC will be remembered come hiring season.

6. To start work at the EYC, you will need to be at least 16 years old and you must have finished your sophomore year in high school.

7. Get good grades. Good grades are an indicator that you pay attention, work hard, and care about doing a good job, all of which are essential qualities for EYC staff.

8. Don't get a reputation as a partier, drinker or drug user. EYC staff are expected to be role models and to show up on time for work, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, every day.

9. Be ready to commit to the EYC. The EYC will expect employees to commit to a minimum work period, usually early June through lesson Session E. The EYC will expect you to be available to work at all times during that period, and not to request time off for other activities like camps, summer school, family vacations, church trips, sports practice, etc. The EYC expects its employees to be flexible in their work hours, to make the EYC their first work priority, and to get sufficient sleep. Therefore, EYC employment is generally not compatible with second jobs.

10. Have your own housing. If the EYC doesn't have to find you a place to stay, your chances of being hired are greater.

How Your Junior Can Become a Better Sailor, Faster

EYC parents and grandparents: are you wondering how your student can become better at sailing, faster? The key to getting better is to SPEND MORE TIME ON THE WATER STEERING A SAILBOAT.Here are some ways how:

Buy a sailboat for your junior. Then they can go sailing whenever they like, whenever the weather is best, with their friends, without having to show up at a specific place at a specific time. Used age-appropriate Optimist and Laser sailboats are easy to find online, dont cost much, and can be resold when your junior moves on to a bigger boat.

Encourage your junior to race. The EYC offers racing in four kinds of sailboats, six days per week. The EYCs weekly races are free of charge. The EYC offers racing appropriate for juniors of every age and skill level, from beginners at age 8 in Optimists, to younger teens racing Lasers and 420s, to older teens racing Flying Scots against adult competition in the Ephraim Regatta. Racing is the fastest way to become a better sailor!

Enroll in more lessons. Too many EYC juniors enroll in only one week or two weeks of lessons each summerthen their parents wonder why they are not progressing faster through the EYCs lesson program. Two weeks is barely enough time to remember what was learned last year. Enroll your junior in four weeks or six weeks of lessons over two or three sessions.

Enroll your junior in both morning and afternoon lessons. There is no rule which says sailing lessons have to be limited to three hours per day. In fact, at many yacht clubs, the sailing lesson program is all-day. You can make the EYCs program all-day, too, by enrolling your student both mornings and afternoons.

Make your junior eligible to sail the EYC's boats unsupervised. EYC juniors who meet age and lesson level requirements can take an EYC sailboat for a free sail, outside of supervised lessons and supervised racing. Parents must first sign a waiver and release form. For more information on unsupervised junior sailing, see the EYCs Safety Policy at www.eyc.org/member-info

Youth Activities 2014

EYC once again will host Youth Activities on Wednesday evenings beginning June 25th through August 6th. Youth activities are open to kids who have completed first grade.

Teen activities will take place on Thursday evenings beginning June 26th through August 7th. Teen activities are open to EYC members who have completed 8th grade.

If you are interested in helping with any activities or have any questions, please contact Duska Pearson at duskapearson@mac.com

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the EYC (Or Not)

EYC members, did you know that the answers to just about all your questions about the EYC can be found online? The EYC's website includes:

* The EYC's 2014 schedule (eyc.org/schedule)

* Comprehensive information on sailing lessons, and a link to enroll (eyc.org/lessons)

* A link to the EYC's online membership directory (eyc.org/member-info)

* A list of the EYC's officers, Directors and committee chairs, with contact information for each (eyc.org/contactus)

* A description of the benefits of joining the EYC, which you can share with your friends who are not yet members (eyc.org/membership)

* Information about racing, including event dates, Notices of Race, sailing instructions, and race results (eyc.org/racing)

* Every e-mail the EYC has sent to its members since 2006, in the form of a blog post, in a searchable database (eyc.org/blog)

* Links to the EYC's photo gallery with over 6000 pictures (eyc.org)

* How you can donate to the EYC (eyc.org/donate)

* A list of open volunteer opportunities (eyc.org/volunteer)

* An archive of back issues of the Eagle's Cry going all the way back to Volume 1, Number 1 dated May 1, 1964 (eyc.org/eaglescry)

* Lots of other information about the EYC, including parking, swimming, behavior, safety, and slip and locker policies; a list of Skipper's License holders; a list of annual trophies and awards; our mission statement (in the Articles of Incorporation); how we organize and govern the EYC (in the By-Laws); a description of reciprocal privileges; classified advertising; how to join US Sailing at a discount; the EYC's history; and a list of EYC Commodores from 1906 to today. All this can be found at eyc.org/member-info

An EYC Membership Anecdote

JAY LOTT

From Linda and George Carey's book,Celebrating One Hundred Years: The Ephraim Yacht Club 1906-2006:

In 1979, Guy and Dorie Bush owned an MC Scow and trailed it to Ephraim for the summer, from their home in Texas. When Guy arrived, he couldn't find a place to keep his boat, and someone suggested he ask the Ephraim Yacht Club. He drove down to the club and introduced himself to Skip Heidler, who was then the Activities Director. Guy asked if there was any chance that he could rent space for his scow at the EYC dock. Skip replied that wasn't possible, because dock space was only for the use of members.

Guy said, "Oh, that's too bad. How do you get to be a member?"

Skip answered, "Well, you have to know somebody at the club. They have to recommend you."

Guy thought that was the end of his quest, because he was new to the area, so he responded "I don't know anybody in the club."

"Yes you do," said Skip.

"Who?" asked Guy.

"You know me," said Skip. "Here's the form, and you can fill it out." Then he added "It's a very exclusive club and very expensive."

"Oh really," said Guy. "I don't know if I can afford it. I'm just a school teacher. How much is it?"

Skip replied, "It's $35 per year and $10 for the house and dock fee!"

Guy joined the EYC on the spot.

So, even back when the EYC had a paper membership application which required a recommendation from an existing member, the EYC's membership was, as a practical matter, open to all. When we applied for our 501(c)(3) charitable status in 2004, we codified our open membership policy in our by-laws. These days, applicants for membership don't even need to know an EYC staffer for two minutes in order to apply!

By the way, remember that new member Guy Bush who joined in 1979? In 1982, he was elected Commodore.

Donate to the EYC

Do you have surplus items which you could donate to the EYC? The EYC would be grateful for your donation of boatsor equipment (or cash, or appreciated securities).

The EYC relies on donations from members and friends to help keep dues low and to keep EYC membership accessible. Because of its educational and amateur athletic mission, the EYC is qualified as a charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,and therefore your donation is tax-deductible.

Among the items which the EYC would particularly like to receive are:

*A used compact pickup truck (Chevy S-10 or Ford Ranger or similar) orsimilar sizedSUV with an automatic transmission. We need a dedicated EYC vehicle for towing and launching boats, and to run errandsfor too long we have been depending on EYC volunteers and staff to provide use of their personal vehicles for these tasks.

* Flying Scot, Optimist, Laser and Club 420 sailboats, and sails and equipment for them.

* Powerboats from 13 to 20 feet.

* Shore stations and similar boat lifts.

The EYC will also gladly accept other boats and marine items in good condition which can be used in the EYCs programs or sold to raise funds for the EYC. To donate, contactdockside@eyc.org.

And, remember the EYC in your will!

Join or Renew Your US Sailing Membership at a Discount

As an EYC member, you can join US Sailing (or renew your US Sailing membership) and enjoy a 20% reduction in your US Sailing dues! To join US Sailing, go tohttp://eyc.org/member-info/ US Sailing is the governing body of the sport of sailing in the United States. Benefits of US Sailing membership include: Discountson many regatta registration fees (including the Ephraim Regatta). Ability to attend US Sailing courses, seminars and events, such as instructor seminars, race committee seminars, and rules seminars. US Sailing membership is required to maintain US Sailing certifications (such as instructor certifications) in effect. Subscriptions to a variety of online and print publications. Heavily discounted member pricing in the US Sailing online store, which includes many books, videos and other items valuable to racing and cruising sailors. A free copy of the new 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing booklet. Discounts and coupons from many sponsors, including Hobie, West Marine, Sperry, and Hilton. Support the sport of sailing, including the US Olympic and Paralympic sailing teams.By joining US Sailing (orrenewing your membership) through the EYC's link, you also help the EYC earn valuable credits which the EYC can use to purchase equipment and publications to benefit all EYC members.Join US Sailing today!

Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation

Did you know the EYC is a member of a regional association of yacht clubs, the Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation? LMSRF promotes sail racing competition on Lake Michigan for offshore, youth, and one-design sailors. It also provides racing information through its newsletters, e-mails, and website, as well as educational programs on race management and judging.You can visit and join LMSRF at www.lmsrf.org. Most EYC members will be eligible to join LMSRF at the Regular Member level ($50), or as an Associate Member ($10) or Junior Member ($10).Even if you do not choose to join LMSRF, you can sign up to receive its free and very informative monthly newsletter online at: http://lmsrf.org/lmsrf/index.php/news/2013-news

Racing Report

ADAM J. MOORE

As I write this, the sun comes out about once a week; we have high temperatures slightly above freezing; the pot holes are the size of Optimists; and the snow has melted down to only a foot deep. Yes, spring is in the air here in the Upper Midwest. It is time to start planning for the summer racing season at EYC!

It is hard to believe but the first summer race at the EYC is less than 60 days away, and we have some new ideas for some great racing this summer. I wanted to highlight a few changes for the 2014 season. With our new expanded Optimist fleet, we now have enough boats to allow all ages to compete on every Optimist race date. Competitors will still be divided into Red and Blue fleets by age during the races. This will give our Opti sailors more chances to compete against their friends of similar abilities. This will translate to a better racing experience for all participants and more chances to win for our young sailors. For the formerly young sailors, we have added an expanded Laser Masters class this summer. We have all been there, a beautiful Friday evening, you skip out on your last meeting at work to race up to Door County, running the speed trap at the bridge, checking your watch as you are stuck behind the old camper trailer on Hwy. 42, all so that you can get to the Friday night Laser races only to find out that, not only are you the oldest guy there, you are the oldest by 25 years! While it is still fun to compete with the young guns, when you cite USYRU Rules for Yacht Racing rules, they all look at you funny and you long for someone to share a beer with after the races.Well we have a solution for that at the EYC! We are expanding our summer Laser Masters series. Masters will be scored in the series in which you race, but you will also receive separate Masters scoring. So, if you are the only Master at the race, you will be rewarded with a first place finish in the Masters fleet for your trouble, explaining how USYRU became US Sailing and, if there are other Masters at that race, you will be rewarded with great competition and hopefully, camaraderie and adult beverages after the races; loser buys the first round! The Masters fleet scores will be compiled at the end of the season and we will score your best five races, so you need not be present at every race to win. In addition to the new Laser Masters series, we have changed the Laser fleet races from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. Well, what incentive will I have to duck out of the Friday afternoon long-term paper clip procurement strategy meeting, you ask? Well, if you still decide to duck out on your Friday afternoon work responsibilities and head up to the EYC for the Friday races, we will have our new expanded fleet of 420s racing on Friday evenings. If you have not felt the sting of the traveler bar on your shin during a roll tack since the days of big hair and the Cure, this race is a lot of fun! Bring someone to crew or come down and race with the EYC juniors and you can relive your USYRU youth sailing days on a 420 as you watch the sun set over Horseshoe Island. This is a great time, and in the few times that I have been able to participate, I can tell you that both the juniors and I had a great time. We both learned a few things about sailing and life.Some important dates to remember for this summer: The first opportunity to race at the EYC will be Saturday, June 14th; the Fyr Ball Regatta will be June 21; the Family Regatta will be June 28; the Rich Hall Junior Regatta will be July 19-20; the Optimist Regatta will be July 26-27; the Women's Regatta will be July 29; and the main event of the summer will be August 1-2-3, the 109th sailing of the Ephraim Regatta. Please mark your calendars and as always, we are looking to have another successful racing season at the EYC, so your participation is the key!We are currently looking for helpers and chase boats for the Ephraim Regatta. This is a great way to participate in the action if you cannot commit the time to sail. We are looking for people to assist with registration, setting marks, driving EYC chase boats, and are also looking for power boaters who are willing to spend the day on the water in their own boat setting marks and assisting the Race Committee. Please contact Adam Moore amoore@firstindustrial.com or Nancy Claypool nclaypool@stonepigman.com for volunteer opportunities.The snow will melt, the ice will thaw and we will be racing in the sunshine on the gin clear waters of tropical Eagle Harbor before you can spell Polar Vortex. See you on the water!

Flying Scot Midwest District Championship Regatta

The 2014 Flying Scot Midwest District Championship Regatta will be hosted by Flying Scot Fleet 135 at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club June 27-29.

For more information, keep an eye onsheridanshoreyachtclub.com

The Midwest District Championship is always a fun time, and features the most competitive Flying Scot racing in the Midwest. This year's venue will afford EYC members an opportunity to show off their home-grown big-water skills on the big waters of Lake Michigan.

Online Membership Directory

Did you know the EYC has an online membership directory?

Thats right, in addition to the annual printed membership directory that you receive when you join or renew your membership, the EYC maintains a complete and up-to-date membership directory online. The online directory is available at no cost at any time. Access is restricted to current EYC Family, Senior, Single, Life and Honorary members.

The online membership directory has several advantages over the printed directory. It can be accessed from anywhere as long as you have Internet access. And, it is more current than the printed directory. The printed directory does not contain new members who join after April 1, nor does it contain members who renew their memberships after April 1.

The online directory is password-protected. To access the online directory, go to www.eycwi.clubexpress.com, then click member login.

Then log in using the same username and password that you used to renew your membership. (If you forgot, there is a link you can use to retrieve your username or password.)

Then click membership directory.

Introduce a Friend to the EYC

The EYC loses approximately 10% of its members every year, just by normal attrition. Just to keep our membership at the current healthy level, we will need to add forty new Family, Senior and Single members in 2014!

So, the EYC asks each of its members to introduce a friend to the EYC in 2014. There are a lot of great ways to introduce a friend to the EYC. Bring your friend to an EYC party as your guest. Take your friend sailing in an EYC boat. Stop by on a hot summer afternoon and go swimming with your friend.

For a complete description of member benefits, see eyc.org/membership. But remember, the best EYC membership benefits are the lifelong friendships which each of us makes.

EYC membership is open to all, with no sponsorship, recommendation, residency or invitation required.

Parking Q & A (With Harrison Ford)

The EYC has onlythree parking spaces.The EYC hasalmost 500 members. As a result,the EYChasa parking policy. Members arereminded to follow the parking policy, which can be viewed atwww.eyc.org/member-infoParking Policy Questions and Answers:

Q: Why does the EYC need to have a parking policy?

A: With approximately 500 members, the number of cars arriving and seeking to park at the EYC at certain times can be very high. This causes issues of traffic safety, and fairness to fellow members. In addition, when EYC members occupy or block the private parking spaces of Ephraim Yacht Harbor slip holders, that could damage the EYCs good relationship with its neighbor, the EYH.

Q: What are the safety issues?

A: The following prohibited practicesare hazardous, especially with so many EYC juniors running around: stopping on the shoulder of Hwy. 42 to drop off or pick up passengers; stopping behind EYC or EYH parking spots to drop off or pick up passengers; and driving down the EYCs driveway to the lower level.

Q: What are the fairness issues?A: Among other things, when you stop or double-park behind a vehicle parked in an EYC space, you block that space.

Q: Cant Idouble-park behind someoneif I know that person and if I remain available to move my car when asked?

A: No, because then others will think double-parking is OK and will double-park behind people they dont even know. Also, by double-parking, you are so close to Hwy. 42 traffic that your vehicle constitutes a safety hazard.

Q: Why is it the EYCs business if I park in, or block, a private parking space belonging to an Ephraim Yacht Harbor slip holder?

A: The EYC wants to maintain its good relationship with the EYH. The EYH helps out the EYC in a lot of ways, including by providing water, the ability to temporarily tie boats to the EYH pier, the use of the EYH driveway to access the EYC pier, and more. EYH slip holders pay a lot of money to rent their parking spaces and they should be able to use those spaces without having to wait for an EYC member to get out of the way.

Q: But I am only blocking a private EYH space for a minute or two.

A: That space and the entire EYH parking lot is PRIVATE PROPERTY. You wouldnt want that EYH parking space owner to show up at your house and block your driveway, would you?

Q: Doesnt the EYCreally have four parking spaces?

A: The fourth space is marked only for very short term loading and unloading of persons and gear. Please unload quickly, then promptly move your vehicle to make room for the next EYC member.

Q: Cant I park on the grass just north of the EYCs parking lot?

A: No. We put a no parking sign on a metal post there. If you park there, you will break the signpost and scratch your car. Possibly your fuel tank will be punctured, resulting in a fiery explosion.

Q: Please, cant I park on the grass just for a minute? I have an old car and I dont care if it gets scratched or exploded.

A: No. By parking on the grass, you block the handicapped /senior entrance to the clubhouse. You also kill the beautiful green grass, which the EYCs volunteer Clubhouse Chairman has labored mightily to grow. You also block the view of persons backing out of the EYCs three parking spaces.

Q: Well, where should I park, then?

A: Members are encouraged to leave the EYCs three parking spaces for our more senior members. Members are invited to park at the public parking lot on the corner of Spruce Street and Hwy. 42, just a short, healthy, 100-yard walk from the EYC. Also, you can park at Andersons Dock, just a block north of the EYC.

Q: I need to get to Leroy's for coffee before the line gets too long. Those parking and drop-off places are too far away from the EYC and will cost me an extra five minutes.

A: [In a grumpy voice like Harrison Ford when asked whether Han Solo can beat up James T. Kirk] A hundred yards is too far for you to walk? Back whenthe EYCwas a kid,ithad to walkfive miles to school all year round, uphill both ways, barefoot, in two feet of snow, carrying a tinderbox and a dead possum.

Q: Er, OK then! Are there exceptions to the parking rules?

A: There are a very few limited exceptions, including for dropping off handicapped persons. See the Parking Policy atwww.eyc.org/member-infofor details.

Volunteer!

The Ephraim Yacht Club is volunteer-managed, and could not exist without the thousands of hours of volunteer time donated every year by its members. As the EYC grows, its important to spread the volunteer load so that no one person is required to carry too much of it. The EYC is constantly seeking the right volunteer for the right position.

Some of the EYCs available volunteer positions are described at www.eyc.org/volunteer. However, this is by no means a comprehensive list. Volunteer positions are available for persons of all skills and regardless of how much or how little time you are able to give.

Current volunteer opportunities include Advertising Sales Chair, Development Chair, Endowment Chair, Grant Writer, House Committee and Dock Committee members, Photographer, and Video Producer.To find out more about any of these opportunities, contact dockside@eyc.org

If you would like to volunteer to help the EYC, either in one of the positions listed, or in some other capacity, please contactdockside@eyc.org. Or, you can contact the appropriate committee chairperson see the list of chairpersons at www.eyc.org/contactus

Help the EYC Build Its Photo Gallery

If you have good photos of EYC people or events, please submit your photos to the EYC. The EYC will post the photos in its public online photo archive atwww.flickr.com/photos/ephraimyachtclub/collections.

Your photos may also be used in the Eagles Cry.

Do you think that would take too much time? How about submitting just your three FAVORITE 2013 EYC photos?We especially like good sailing action photos, and photos of EYC members and juniors having fun at various EYC events and activities. We also like older photos scanned into digital format!

You can submit your photos by e-mail todockside@eyc.org. If you have too many photos to e-mail, contact dockside@eyc.orgto learn alternative methods to submit your photos. Alternatively, you can share your photos on the EYCs Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/EphraimYachtClub

Max & Lindy Robinette Memorial Concert

On Friday, June 20th The Midsummer's Music Festival concert at the Hardy Gallery will be in honor of Max and Lindy Robinette.

We all know that Max was active in the EYC and Ephraim Historical Foundation. The Midsummer's Music Festival wanted all members to be aware of the intent of this concert.

Tickets for June 20 may be purchased online at anytime.www.MidsummersMusic.com.There have already been memorial donations made in support of this concert.

Memorial Service for Weed Vail

The memorial service for Malcolm D. Vail will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Blossomburg Cemetery in Peninsula State Park

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Ephraim Yacht Club 2014 Schedule

DateDayTimeEvent

24-MaySat9:00 a.m.Spring Clean-Up / Clubhouse opening work day

25-MaySun5:00 p.m.Cruising Rendezvous / Raft-Up / Picnicat Horseshoe Island or Nicolet Bay

27-MayTues9:00 a.m.Club opens for the season

2-JunMon1:00 p.m.Start Open Play Bridge

3-JunTues 4:00 p.m.Start Couples Bridge

9-JunMon9:00 a.m.Start Lesson Session A (one week) (mornings only)

12-JunThurs9:30 a.m.Start Bridge Lessons

14-JunSat9:00 a.m. Start Flying Scot SaturdayRaces

14-JunSat1:00 p.m.Start Laser Saturday Races

15-JunSun9:00 a.m.Start Optimist Sunday Races

15-JunSun1:00 p.m.Start420and Laser Sunday Races

16-JunMon9:00 a.m.Start Lesson Session B (two weeks) (mornings only)

16-JunMon9:00 a.m.First Mates Coffee #1

16-JunMon5:00 p.m.Start Flying Scot Monday Races

16-JunMon7:00 p.m.Start Bunco

17-JunTue5:00 p.m.Start Optimist Tuesday Races

18-JunWedTBDStart Wednesday Junior Activities

19-JunThurs5:00 p.m.Start Optimist Thursday Races

19-JunThursTBDStart Thursday Teen Activities

20-JunFri5:00 p.m.Start420 FridayRaces

21-JunSat7:30 a.m.Pancake Breakfast at Ephraim Village Hall to benefit the EYC's Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship Fund (ends 10:30 a.m.)

21-JunSat9:00 a.m.Fyr Bal Regatta (and Saturday Flying Scot races)

21-JunSat2:00 p.m.Open House for prospective new members (ends 4:30 p.m.)

21-JunSat6:00 p.m.Fyr Bal Family Cookout (and bonfires and fireworks)

25-JunWeds4:30 p.m.Ladies wine, cheese, and art gallery trolley tour

28-JunSat9:00 a.m.Family Regatta (and Saturday Flying Scot races)

28-JunSat6:00 p.m.Opening Social

30-JunMon9:00 a.m.Start Lesson Session C (two weeks)

3-JulThurs6:00 p.m.Cruising Rendezvous / Raft-Up /cookoutat Egg Harbor (for fireworks)

4-JulFri7:00 p.m.Ice Cream Social (bring a topping)

5-JulSat6:00 p.m.Cruising Rendezvous / Raft-Up / cookout at Fish Creek (for fireworks)

10-JulThurs9:00 a.m.Laser Clinic (through July 11)

11-JulFri9:00 a.m.Laser Clinic continues

12-JulSat9:00 a.m.Team Racing Clinic (through July 13)

13-JulSun9:00 a.m.Team Racing Clinic continues

14-JulMon9:00 a.m.Start Lessons Session D (two weeks)

14-JulMon1:30 p.m.Women's adult racing class (through July 18)

14-JulMon9:00 a.m.First Mates Coffee #2

18-JulFri7:30 p.m.Men's Night on the Dock

19-JulSat2:00 p.m.Rich Hall Junior Regatta (ages 12-17); no Laser races this afternoon

20-JulSun10:00 a.m.Rich Hall Junior Regatta continues; morning Optimist races will take place in afternoon instead; no afternoon 420 or Laser races

20-JulSunnoonPicnic for Rich Hall Junior Regatta competitors, parents and volunteers

24-JulThurs6:00 p.m.First Mates Pot Luck -- Ephraim's OldVillage Hall

26-JulSat2:00 p.m.Optimist Regatta

27-JulSun10:00 a.m.Optimist Regatta continues

27-JulSunnoonPicnic for Optimist Regatta competitors, parents and volunteers

28-JulMon9:00 a.m. Start Lessons Session E (two weeks)

29-JulTues5:30 p.m.Women's Regatta

1-AugFri6:00 p.m.Ephraim Regatta Welcome Party

2-AugSat11:00 a.m.109th Consecutive Annual Ephraim Regatta

2-AugSat6:00 p.m.38th Annual Bratfest (at Klein's)

3-AugSun10:00 a.m.Ephraim Regatta continues

4-AugMon5:00 p.m.Final Flying Scot Monday Races

5-AugTues5:00 p.m.Final Optimist Tuesday Races

7-AugThurs9:30 a.m.Last day of Bridge lessons

7-AugThurs5:00 p.m.Final Optimist Thursday Races

8-AugFri5:00 p.m.Final420 FridayRaces

9-AugSat9:00 a.m.Annual Membership Meeting

9-AugSat9:00 a.m.Final Optimist Sunday (Blue Fleet) races moved to this time

9-AugSat10:00 a.m.Board of Directors Meeting

9-AugSat1:00 p.m.Final Laser Saturday races

9-AugSat6:00 p.m.Commodore's Party at Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek

10-AugSun9:00 a.m.Final Flying Scot Saturday races moved to this time

10-AugSun1:00 p.m.Final420 and Laser SundayRaces

11-AugMon9:00 a.m.Start Lesson Session F (one week)

13-AugWedTBDFinal junior activities

21-AugThurs9:30 a.m.Start Thursday morning Open Bridge

30-AugSat9:00 a.m.Clubhouse clean-up / closing work day

30-AugSatnoonAwards ceremony and picnic

30-AugSat5:00 p.m.Cruising rendezvous picnic / fireworks Sister Bay Marina Fest

29-SepMon1:00 p.m.Last day of Bridge

30-SepTuesClub Closed for the Season

FIND UPDATES TO THIS SCHEDULE AT: www.eyc.org

Note: Series race times given are for the draw for EYC members to use EYC-owned boats. Series races are scheduled to begin one hour after the drawing time. Times given for regattas which are not also series races are the time of the scheduled start of the first race. This Schedule is not official or definitive with respect to race times. Consult the appropriate Notice of Race located at www.eyc.org/racing for definitive times and rules governing all EYC races.

Welcome Aboard

EYC welcomes the following new 2014 members

Will and Leah BungenerApple Valley, MNChildren: Ava

Elliott CroweSummerland, CA

Giorgio Gimelli & Ellie GolestanianMadison, WISummer: Baileys HarborChildren: Nicolas and Matthew

Michael Hoffmann and Lynn Allen-HoffmannEphraim, WISummer: Sister BayChildren: Kristen, Claire, and Natalie

Lindsay and Kevin KeepperCharlottesville, VA

Sara and Colin KnightWinnetka IllinoisChildren: Will, George, and Henry

Julie and Russell LokunArlington Heights, ILSummer: EphraimChildren: Samuel and Jack

Jeff and Randi MannDe Pere, WI

Mark and Marylee PrestiThiensville, WISummer: Ephraim

Alison ScattergoodSister Bay, WI

Walter and Kathy Vail IIBaileys Harbor, WI

PassagesEYC wishes to express its condolences to the families of these members who are no longer with us.Malcolm D. "Weed" VailDoris B. PriceDr. Arthur C. HuntleyMaxwell A. "Max" Robinette.