Monthly Archives: December 2010

Fourth Day Added to 2011 IRC North American Championship

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

A fourth day of racing has been added to the recently announced 2011 IRC North American Championship Regatta that will be hosted by the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto, August 11-14, 2011. A stand-alone, one day series is now planned for August 11, prior to the three days of racing for the IRC North American Championship. This [...]

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Food & Beverage Report

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

from Mike Comrie, Chair, F &B Committee [ The following was originally intended to go in the annual report but somehow never made it. ] 2010 saw many improvements to our food and beverage operation. Earlier this year the committee invited our membership to tell us what they wanted and we promised do our best to [...]

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From the Protest Deck – Race Timing Niceties

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

by Douglas Creelman, Protest desk / Race committee A recent ISAF Q&A reminded me of a practice we try to follow on Wednesday evenings, when starting races. Rule 26, which sets out the starting procedure, states that timing is to be taken from the display of visual signals. But when, the Q&A asks, does “display” [...]

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Dock Bubblers Installed and Working

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

from Don Williams The Dock Committee braved cold temperatures to install ten bubblers to try to keep the docks from freezing this winter. We also raised the metal safety ladders, cleared all docks of hoses left out, and raised the main dock bridge. The docks are now officially closed for the season! [ I spoke [...]

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New Sailing & Racing Program for 2011

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

Opti Summer Sailing Camp The National Yacht Club Sailing and Racing School is proud to announce that there will be an addition to the programs offered to young sailors at the National Yacht Club. This summer will host the inaugural summer of the Opti Summer Sailing Camp for youngsters aged 7 to 10, who would [...]

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Winter Sailing

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

Oliver Bertin points out an online video of winter sailing, adding, “we put the boats away too soon.”

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NYC Photo Competition 2011

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

We KNOW you’ve got them: great pictures of the NYC and NYC activities! It’s time to dust them off (or open them up) and let us all see — the NYC Photo Club is running a PHOTO COMPETITION! Here are the photo categories: 1. Racing 2. Cruising 3. Social activity 4. Sailing school 5. Launch [...]

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Avoiding Thefts During Winter

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

by Don Williams It is not a candy-coated world anymore – not that it ever was. I recently came down to the club to head up a full day of final dock work for the year (special thanks, by the way, to the Dock Committee members that came down to lend a hand). Well, wasn’t [...]

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Commodore’s Comments

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2010

from Commodore Henry Piersig I would like to first off let you know about Don Weston’s terrific contribution of late, organizing all of our recent and historical technical drawings into a database catalogue that may be used by Club Members and Staff for planning, maintenance and governance activities. As some of you may know, perhaps [...]

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