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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Commodore’s Comments for May 2012

May 22nd. 2011 Unfortunately I was not in town for Launch . “All went well”, was the feeling by the membership and I would like to thank the Committee and the volunteers that always make it happen in a safe and controlled fashion. Well done. In my two-month absence, the members on your Board and [...]

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One-skillet meal collection #3: Spring Lamb in a Pan

What you will need: 2 tsp good olive oil 1 lb boneless Ontario Lamb (cubed) 2 C. thinly sliced yellow squash 2 C. sliced fresh mushrooms 2 large tomatoes (seeded & chopped) ½ C. sliced green onions ½ tsp dried Rosemary ½ tsp salt ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper These easy steps: In a large [...]

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Be the best-dressed boater on the lake!

You can be the best-dressed boater on the lake! We now have National Yacht Club regalia for sale on the website, come and check it out by clicking on the REGALIA tab at the top of the home page.  We are building our on-line store, so please come to the regalia sales or to the office to [...]

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Lake Ontario IRC Update: May 2012

Spring IRC Measurement The IRC Lake Ontario Fleet executive is planning a number of weighing and measurement sessions for all regions of Lake Ontario this spring. This year IRC Lake Ontario will be subsidizing the process by covering the cost of scale rental for a number of these sessions. Please contact one of our three regional [...]

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The Women on the Water Regatta: June 23, 2012

A race just for the women of all skill levels. This will be the 2nd Annual Women on the Water Regatta held at the Island Yacht Club. Bring your boat, with or without crew. No Boat? Sign up on our crew list. Bring your family. The club has a heated pool, tennis courts, children’s playground, supervised children’s [...]

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Toronto Island House and History Tour

… is Sunday, June 10, 2012 – 12:00-5:00 p.m. An event in support of grandmothers and orphans in sub-Saharan Africa through the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Ever wonder what life is like on Toronto Island and who lives in those little houses? Toronto Island Grannies in Spirit will host a tour of distinctive homes and community building on Toronto Island, each with its own [...]

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Tall Ship Procedures for the Western Gap

1) A Tall Ship is defined as a vessel in excess of 18.3m (60 feet) overall height, waterline to topmost extremity. 2) Vessels in excess of 29.3m (96 feet) overall height, waterline to topmost extremity, will enter the Inner Harbour using the Eastern Gap only. If these vessels wish to transit the Western Gap they must contact Airport [...]

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What’s in a name?

The noble sport of sailing is based on tradition and history and only more recently on rules. The Quarter Ton fleet at NYC is the only North American fleet still using this name. There are a few others in Great Britain and Australia. The International Offshore Rule, or IOR, used the name ‘Ton’ to define [...]

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Photos from the Round the Island Race

The Round the Island race started in the inner harbour, and finished off by Ontario Place. It was a splendid, breezy day for a casual race.  Carpe Ventus hosted a platoon of rail-riders (and one little sailor); and our own Magda Warczok sent in the attached photos.

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Docks Committee Update

Please: 1) Do what you need to do to properly put your boat away and “to bed” after you sail, cruise or socialize on it so that nothing, I mean nothing, will shake, rattle or roll, flap, slap, tap and be a noise nuisance.  The Dock Committee will go onto your boat – and we [...]

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Team National YC match races to 3rd in Long Island Sound

The NYC Match Racing Club had a huge contingent at Oakcliff Sailing Center in Long Island, NY,  for a 4 day clinic and “Grade 3” regatta in late May.  Annie Mitchell returned to help the local PRO run the races.  Bruce Brown wore his umpire hat and whistle again. Stephen Jones sailed with Bill Gladstone [...]

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Crew Member Spotlight: Simon Chan

In this ongoing series, we will be profiling new crew members at the National Yacht Club. If you see them around the club, welcome them, and maybe take them out on your next cruise or race. If you would like to be featured, please write to newsletter@thenyc.com -Ed. My name is Simon Chan. I enjoy [...]

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Crew Member Spotlight: Steven Polimac

In this ongoing series, we will be profiling new crew members at the National Yacht Club. If you see them around the club, welcome them, and maybe take them out on your next cruise or race. If you would like to be featured, please write to newsletter@thenyc.com -Ed. Thank you very much for the welcome.  [...]

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