BYC Burgee - Winter 2023

Message from the Commodore

Greetings Members,

Well so much for my plan to “Cruise” through my Commodore year. As most of you are aware, we experienced a water pipe break above the second-floor bathroom resulting in extensive water damage to the first-floor bar and dining room. If it was not for the quick action of our Club Manager, Matt Prost, and a few other members the damage could have been a whole lot worse.

I want to personally thank all the members that worked so hard on Christmas Day during the clean-up but mostly our staff who gave up time during their holiday break to quickly move our bar and dining room to the Mackinac Room. We only lost one day of dining and bar operations during that time, and it just shows the spirit and dedication we all share for our home away from home on the Detroit River.

While unforeseen and unfortunate, this does present us with a unique opportunity for modifications during the “re-renovation” process. Back during the third quarter of 2022 the office sent out a survey to all of our members and the response was overwhelming. Many members commented on changes they would like to see in the bar and restaurant to “warm” the environment up a bit. The BYC Board took your collective

comments to heart, and we are planning just that.

Commodore Mike Helm along with Matt Prost have taken the lead and are now working with our insurance company, contractors, and membership to get our bar and dining room back up and running as soon as possible. You can expect to see changes to the floor-plan of the dining room taking out a section of the wall to create a much more open space. You will see a larger walk-through opening from the Blue Room and Main Dining Room Upgrades to wall coverings, carpet, softer lighting, furniture, and sound deadening ceiling tiles will help to achieve a much more-friendly atmosphere In the bar we are adding wainscoting to the walls and perhaps a wine display on the back wall that separates the two spaces In the end I can promise you that your overall dining and bar experience will be greatly improved.

If you would like to help the best thing you can do is bring your friends and family down to have dinner and enjoy the

CONTENTS

Message from the Commodore Manager's Report

Meet the Chef

Team Bayview

All Things Sailing

Adult Learnt o Sail

Dave Perry Match Racing Clinic

Thursday Off-The-Dock Races

Bayview Mackinac Race & BOD Info

Welcome New Members

How to Sponsor a New Member

Tales From Dead Man's Curve

Com. Ted Everingham Awarded

Harman Hawkins Trophy

Upcoming Spring Events

ON THE COVER

Photo taken by Martin Chumiecki during the 2022 Bayview One Design regatta.

club over the next few months. The temporary dining room is open, and the drinks are flowing at the bar. Not the temporary bar but the real bar – we opened it Super Bowl weekend and it will remain open during its renovation, so come down and enjoy your Club!

The 99th Bayview Mackinac Race NOR has been posted and registrations are flowing in As of Feb 9th, we have a total of 133 boats registered which may be a record this early in the game If you have not registered your boat, now is the time.

This year I would like to focus on increasing participation for all Bayview run regattas. With that in mind we are creating an Over-All “Team” Trophy to be presented along with the BYC “Member of the Year” and “Sailor of the Year” during the annual meeting in December. This newly dedicated trophy will be awarded to the yacht that performs the best in all Bayview events throughout the season.

Right now, Brian Shenstone and the trophy committee are working hard to find, rededicate, and put an unused trophy back in circulation Laurie Bunn, and her sailing committee is busy at creating and posting rules for qualifying

More to come on that, but I would consider registering for as many BYC regattas as possible such as Bayview One Design, Mackinac Race, WOW, LongDistance, Thursday Off the Dock and North Channel Race.

Finally, I will say that my wife, “Lady” Marta, (she loves being called that) has put together an All-Star team to put on a wonderful fashion show. Please mark your calendars for Thursday, April 20th Details l fi li d but from what I have ttend event for 2023 Commodore

20th annual women-on-water regatta

august 18-20, 2023

The Bayview Women-On-Water Regatta will be offering a variety of sailing instruction and racing opportunities Friday through Sunday. Events include:

Fun/optional point-to-point Fleet Race on Friday night

Hands-on Match or Fleet Racing Clinegatta (Clinic with Regatta) Saturday

One Design and Fleet PHRF/ORC Race Sunday

Of course, there’ll also be plenty of social activities. Participants can apply/register for one or all activities or just join for the celebration. Visit the WOW Webpage for more info.

Matthew Prost, General Manager

Despite being the middle of February spring is certainly in the air! Well applications are in and we currently are on a waiting list, talk of Regattas and the Mackinac Race are in full gear, and planning for a full lineup of spring events

I’m excited to have the opportunity to spend time up on Mackinac Island again this February. Our partnership with Liz Ware and Mission Point Resort has been amazing. We have joint media events, will tour the resort and see all the progress they have made fully remodeling their lobby and dining room, and work on the events taking place for the 99th Bayview Mackinac Race. BYC is also a partner in the joint training taking place between the

Detroit Fire Department and Mackinac Island Fire Department.

The changes happening in our Food & Beverage Department are great to see. Welcoming Chef Christopher Faulkner has been a great asset to us and will free up Mike to focus more on service, training, hiring, and events. Seeing his leadership in the kitchen and the vision they both have for Bayview will lead to great outcomes for our members. If you haven’t been to dinner recently, please stop down to support the club and the staff. We are eager to bring a whole lot of excitement with our spring menu and the multiple events coming up!

Among the many highlights this spring, the Fashion Show is back and better than ever This year we will host the entire event outside under a heated (if necessary) tent The raffles and silent auction are back, everyone will be in the same room, we are donating all proceeds to Team Bayview Junior Sailing, and with the team leading it you know it’s going to be special! Keep an eye out for the reservation link because this is sure to sell out quickly

All of our events are found on the Member Central calendar. If you don’t have access, please be sure to reach out to Jennifer in the office. We continue to put together a wide variety of events. Hard to believe we’re already planning St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Brunch, Old Goat’s Lunch, Commodore’s Ball, Fitting Out Party, Mother’s Day, Spring Roundup kicking off Thursday Night Races, and the Spring Invitational. You can easily make reservations online!

Sincerely, Matt

"As a young man I was given some advice: Choose a career path that you are passionate about, and the hard work and dedication needed to be successful will come to you naturally Well, I always loved to eat…. and the rest is history."

-Chef Chris

CHEF CHRISTOPHER FAULKNER

New York-native Chef Christopher Faulkner’s New American cuisine perfectly encapsulates his travels, culinary heritage and training. His dishes incorporate international culture and ingredients found in the regional cuisines of the Americas, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Caribbean and Europe. He has traveled extensively, living in different countries around the world, gathering ideas and techniques, working with professional chefs and inspired natural cooks.

Freshly relocated from New York, Chef Chris is seen in this photograph as a three year old, adjusting to his new life in Accra, Ghana. His beloved mom, who once owned a wholesale brownie business in the Bronx, frequently recalled how crushed she was standing next to his dad when he took this photo. Chef remembers her saying, “It was your first day of pre-school, and as I watched you walk away down the driveway, you never looked back!”

His dad’s overseas job at a nonprofit adult-education and job-training organization brought their family to West Africa on two occasions. First, to Ghana for two years and then to Togo for three. Chris' dad often took them to the Caribbean’s British Virgin Islands, the home of his own parents, who emigrated to New York in the 1920s.

"It was in Ghana and Togo where I discovered the taste of savory African spices and seasonings at roadside food stands. When I traveled to the Caribbean, I learned how to fish from my father and grandfather, and smelled the smoking of fresh local seafood cooking. As a kid, if I wasn’t sneaking out the back door of our house to go eat street food, I was in the kitchen hanging out with grandma or watching Julia Child on PBS.

By the time I was a young man with a well-travelled stomach—and a knack to prepare, mix and match, and explore food—it was clear that becoming a chef was a natural path for me."

Faulkner earned a degree from CIA (The Culinary Institute of America) and went on to work under Chef Geoffrey Zakarian at the Royalton Hotel’s restaurant Forty Four, Patroon and Town at the Chambers Hotel As Executive Consulting Chef, he opened Dogs & Tails, an American-themed high-end hot dog and cocktail restaurant in Kiev, Ukraine He was tapped to be the executive chef at Harlem’s soul food emporium, Melba’s Restaurant and the opening Executive Chef at Solomon & Kuff in West Harlem, where he brought a range of Caribbean flavors to those looking to experience a modern translation of West Indian culture and style Most recently he was an executive chef for GrandLife Hotels in New York City where he opened The Soho Diner, a 24/7 establishment. At home with his wife, Monica, Faulkner enjoys experimenting with his prized rotisserie and variations of jerk techniques and curries, while indulging his passions as a movie buff and traveller.

2023 Bayview Yacht Club

Fashion Experience

All Proceeds Benefiting BYC Junior Sailing

A special evening of ladies' entertainment with a high fashion runway show, live auction, shopping, and curated experiences.

April 20, 2023

5:30-8PM with afterglow

$90 per ticket

$125 VIP ticket - limited availability

$1,200 sponsored table includes VIP experience for 8

VIP RECEPTION, 5PM

Green Carpet Experience

Exclusive Champagne Designer Meet & Greet including Gucci Changemaker Nabeela Najjar Free styling session with Paulina Petkoski

Make your reservations now by visiting the BYC Member Central Calendar or call Jennifer (ext. 100) at the BYC Office. Ticket sales are non-refundable after April 1.

Contact Marta Hulsey at 248.885.9805 for information about hosting a vendor booth, making a raffle or live auction donation, or making a monetary donation directly to Junior Sailing

Bayview Mackinac Race Foundation

Your GenerosityMakes a Difference

The Mackinac Race Foundation's purpose is to ensure that the annual Bayview Mackinac Race continues on forever.

The Foundation depends entirely on contributions, bequests, and endowments to accomplish its goal to guarantee the financial security of the Mackinac Race in perpetuity. Thus, it is the Foundation's investment strategy and policy to invest the net principal of all monetary contributions and donations and to use only the earning in its support of the Mackinac Race each year.

Now, more than ever, we need your support to serve as a guarantee for the future of the Mackinac Race. Please think of us now or in your future estate plans. Every single contribution of any amount is always truly appreciated.

Your donation will help us reach our goal of $1,000,000

How can I support the Foundation and pledge support to the Mackinac Race?

To make a donation to the Mackinac Race Foundation that will insure the continuation of the grand tradition of the Bayview Yacht Club Mackinac Race, visit the BYC Foundation website.

Communication

Join us for a comprehensive in-person class that will give you the skills you need for a day sail or for long distance offshore adventures. Covering topics from marine VHFs to satellites, no prior experience is required.

• Practice talking on the radio for any likely situation: request bridge openings, make a distress call, contact marinas.

• Select radios and antennas that match your boating needs; discuss the latest technologies and features

• Understand the options for getting the best Internet on board.

• Use the advanced features of your boat’s fixed and handheld radios.

• Learn how the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System works.

• Know what licenses you need

• Keep your communication systems working with maintenance and testing.

To

Be Held Weekly on Wednesdays,

7-9 p.m., Mar 8 to Apr 26 at the Detroit Yacht Club.

Enroll

Here Or E-Mail

htvac@yahoo.com

Course Fee $60

About the Instructor: Christian Sandvig, Ph.D. is a Professor of Communication at the University of Michigan and has received multiple teaching awards. His research includes radio regulation, he is an Amateur Radio license instructor (KB0ATY), and he is a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, where he volunteers to answer marine radio distress calls.

This course is offered by America’s Boating Club of Detroit, a non-profit organization dedicated to safe boating since 1914

BAYVIEW TEAM

Thank you to all of our members for their continued generosity and support of our program in 2022. It amazes me how many of our members not only support us financially but also offer help in other ways when needed

We had a successful program last summer with high enrollment numbers and our Board of Directors has been hard at work ensuring we build upon that success by continuing to make improvements. Over the last couple of months, we’ve begun the process of renovating the interior of the John S Barbour Sailing Center This was something long overdue after 22+ years of operating out of the building We began with bathroom demolitions (thank you Bob Nutter!) and discovered many plumbing issues inside the walls, as well as finding rusted out steel studs. A flooring contractor came through in early February to grind the cement floor in the main classroom and resurface with a polyaspartic floor coating (see before and after photos) We’ve got drywall repair, painting, bathroom cabinet installations, lighting updates and many other items to complete before we are ready for the summer. When completed, it will be a clean and

refreshed interior that our staff, students, and members will be proud of.

In addition to the interior, we have been exploring ways to improve the rest of our facility and grounds. We’ve contracted with Robert Wood and Associates of Grosse Pointe to not only design a new storage garage for us, but also look at updating the exterior of our building so that it is contiguous with our new clubhouse across the canal We will have proposed renderings in the near future and will release those once they are ready

We are also hard at work assembling a solid coaching staff for the summer. I’m excited to announce we will have Carmen and Emma Cowles as guest coaches during the first week of our program. They will assist our staff with preparing our racing sailors for the first regatta of the season If you are not familiar with Carmen and Emma, they are twin sisters who sail together and have an extensive resume They are currently the #1 Ranked Women’s College Sailors (Yale University), Rolex Yachtswoman of the year (2018), 420 Youth World Champions (2017 & 2018), 420 Midwinters Champions (2017 & 2018), 420 National

Champions, and the list goes on. We are thrilled they will be joining us and they should give our 420, Opti and Laser sailors a jump start to the season

Our registration opens March 1st and we’ve just onboarded Clubspot as our new software vendor Clubspot will handle our registration process and not only reduce administrative work and paper shuffling on our end, but also make the enrollment process simple and easy for parents as well. Please mark your calendars for March 1st and be sure to sign up early! Some of our classes are anticipated to fill up rather quickly, so please don’t hesitate!

Finally, if you haven’t visited our new website, please be sure to check it out at www.bycjuniorsailing.org. If you have a relative, friend or neighbor interested in the program, please help us spread the word by sending them to the link above to learn more If you are able to make a financial contribution in 2023, please visit our donation page where you can make an online donation in a matter of minutes. Thank you again for your support and we are looking forward to a successful summer!

John VanTol | BYC Junior Sail Board President

Greetings from the Sailing Committee,

A lot of sail planning is at work This is my second year directing the dozens of dedicated volunteers in the Bayview Sailing committee I am so lucky to work with such a fun, smart, hardworking, Bayview-loving group of people

Over the winter and into spring, our committee met every second Monday or Tuesday at the Clubhouse We have a couple of open positions/volunteer needs if you would like to get more involved at Bayview. The Sailing Committee is a great way to meet people, support the sport, have fun, and even learn about sailboat racing from a little different perspective. We have a lot of responsibilities including planning the regattas, organizing the equipment, coordinating Race Committee volunteers, managing the trophies, recruiting/teaching new sailors, overseeing the U20 Club boats, long-range regatta prospecting, and more.

The Sailing Committee, with the approval of the B the Adult Learn to Sail (ALTS) format. Thanks to J has volunteered to lead the ALTS program for 20 article about some of the exciting changes we are to help meet the demand of classes selling out ea

The classes in the spring will be on Monday and T instead of Wednesdays when potential instructo their boats in the Wednesday Windsor races. We more ALTS instructors to make this year a success. consider helping coach classes or refer someone earn $50 a night; meet new sailors; enjoy a night teach as little or as much as your schedule allows need to be BYC members

New this year: coaches receive a complimentary Program membership for coaching 5 or more tim value Bob Nutter is leading the Club Boat Program in 2023 d are going to add some great U20 sailing opportunities and for the program participants. Email sailingcommittee@by for more information.

Overall, we have a lot of great events planned this year ra from Hitchhiker Thursdays for those races and other begi sailing opportunities through the BOD and other Bayview traditions. Dave Perry Match Race clinic, Detroit Cup, the Anniversary of the Women on Water regatta, and the J70 Corinthian North American Championship are all in our sigh

See you out on the water, and hopefully as a volunteer at the events.

Laurie Bunn

2023 BYC Fleet Sailing & Regatta Director

Do you know any adults that would like to learn a bit about sailing, hands-on?

Since many of our skippers at BYC are vocally very capable, quite a few of us never took a sailing lesson. We simply learned from the shouting. As fun as that was, there is a better way.

Some folks are thinking about getting a sailboat and need to know how to avoid embarrassment. Some want to learn the helm. Some just want to go sailing. Bayview’s Adult Learn To Sail (ALTS) program offers a chance to learn from some of the best sailors at Bayview, live on the water using our Ultimate 20 fleet right outside the club. We welcome both members and non-members of BYC, with a 6-lesson program

Since our ALTS programs tend to sell out quickly, this year we are planning a more rigorous schedule, with 3 sessions, each a series of 6 lessons. The first session is planned to start midMay, twice a week for 3 weeks. The second session will start in June twice a week, and finish before July. Our third session will be more relaxed, one lesson each week beginning at the very end of July. We may even pursue an additional session for advanced sailing (like with spinnakers) if sailors want it.

Do YOU know anyone that might be interested? Would YOU like to join our team of instructors? Would YOU be open to taking some of our students on a Thursday race?

Watch the ALTS page on the Bayview website for all the specifics and get hold of us And we’ll be seeing you on the water!

Sailing. It’s what we do. Indeed.

Jim Morphew

ALTS

Leader, 2023

D A V E P E R R Y C L I N I C Match Racing Match Racing Match Racing

Bayview Yacht Club

May 12-14, 2023

NOTICE OF RACE

This clinic will be coached by five-time U.S. National Match Racing champion and veteran match racing clinic coach, Dave Perry

Dave will coach the tactics and strategies needed to be competitive and successful in Match Racing on the National level including the Pre-Start, Upwind and Downwind Tactics, and Killing Penalties. On the water, Dave will run the sailors through all the scenarios with on-the-spot feedback, and video replay after sailing. In addition, he will give much instruction and feedback on how to handle and sail an Ultimate 20 fast

This clinic is for all sailors interested in learning more about match racing in small keelboats and in raising their sailing skill level. This clinic is very appropriate for current high school and college sailors interested in match racing.

May 18th & 25th

June 8th & 29th

July 6th & 27th

August 3rd, 17th, & 31st

September 14th & 28th

October 5th

2023 Bayview

Registration Opens

Mackinac Race

BYC Member Account Payment without Surcharge

One-Design Class Application Deadline

Entry Deadline

ORC/GLMRA Certificate Due

Sailing Instructions Available

Registration at BYC

Registration in Port Huron

Race Start Date

Island Awards

Awards Celebration & Trophy Presentation

Key Dates

January 21, 2023

April 30, 2023

May 1, 2023

June 1, 2023, 1700 hours

No later than June 15, 2023

July 1, 2023

July 13, 2023

July 14, 2023

July 15, 2023

July 18, 2023

September 22, 2023

2023 Race Chairperson: Kevin Thomas

2023 Technical Chair: Art LeVasseur

2023 Race Administrator: Melissa Wenzler

Race Safety Committee (SER Questions) Email: mackser@byc com

2023 RACE INFO

Future Race Dates

July 20, 2024 – 100th Running

July 12, 2025

July 18, 2026

2023 Bayview One Design Regatta

Registration Opens

Registration & Skipper's Meeting

Racing Racing & Awards

2023 Race Chairperson: Micaela Reardon

February 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

June 2 & 3, 2023

June 4, 2023

2023 Race Administrator: Melissa Wenzler

GreetingsfromtheFinishLine!

Welcome Back to Mission Point!

All of us at Mission Point Resort look forward to a celebrating with you this upcoming summer for the 2023 Bayview Mackinac Race! We encourage you to book ASAP as there is limited availability and we are seeing very high demand for this upcoming summer. To book in the BYC Member Courtesy Room block, please see the rooms & rates below and click the link. The cutoff date to book in this block is Thursday, June 15.

Saturday, July 15 - Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Main Lodge: close to the Main Lobby, restaurants and check-in

$439.00/night

Straits Lodge: Separate building from lobby & check-in, dog-friendly rooms

Please note: there is a two-night minimum stay and all rates are subject to 6% Michigan Sales Tax, 10% Resort Levy Fee, and 3% Mackinac Island Assessment Fee.

Enjoy farm-to-ferry dining

atourrestaurants andeateries:

Chianti is a destination for foodies and wine lovers

Bistro on the Greens embodies the liveliness of island living.

Round Island Kitchen is the heart of Mission Point.

These outlets offer to-go food that is perfect for a picnic Build a basket and head to the Great Lawn to watch the finishers!

Complimentary MissionPointMinis KidsClub

Take advantage of our complimentary Kids Club! This is hosted daily from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm and offers parents an evening off to enjoy the resort.

Kids Club is open to children ages 5-12 and includes dinner, activities and ice cream Please note that 24-hour notice is required and can be arranged with the Concierge Kids Club will not be available on Tuesday, July 18 due to the Sailor Celebration on the Great Lawn

With newlyremodeled interior!

Major enhancement and expansion of patio deck seating at Round Island Kitchen - one of the best places to watch the boats coming across the finish line!

YourIslandRespite:

LakesideSpa&Salon

Lakeside Spa & Salon offers everything you need for your restorative Island respite Book your schedule with a full day of pampering, enjoy a relaxing mani/pedi, or simply stop by for a quick refresh before dinner An experienced team of licensed spa professionals will tailor your experience exactly to your liking.

906.847.3043 | lakesidespasalon@missionpoint.com

MorningYoga LiveMusic!

Find your zen before the festivities with complimentary morning Yoga on Tuesday, July 18! From 9:00 - 10:00 am, join local yoga instructor Alexa Miller for a relaxing yoga session on the Great Lawn (location may change depending on weather )

Enjoy live music while you're visiting Mackinac! Bistro on the Greens will have live music from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm on Sunday, July 16 and Monday, July 17 by local musicians!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

HELPFUL INFO FOR NEW MEMBERS

Accessing the BYC Member Website

The BYC Member site is a great resource for information about all things Bayview. From coming events, to educational opportunities, to upcoming races, you'll want to make sure you ' re visiting regularly. You should have received a copy of the instructions for setting up your BYC member account with your welcome letter. If you have any trouble setting up your account, reach out to our Communications & Membership Manager for assistance

Check Out the Member Central Calendar

Once you have set up your BYC member website account, be sure to check out our Member Central calendar for details about upcoming events and registration. The calendar can be found on the Member Central menu

Watch for Weekly Communication

Our first line of communication is our weekly email updates. These typically go out on Wednesday or Thursday of each week. These updates will be full of information about coming events, club news, names of people posted for membership, and more. If you are missing them, be sure to check your spam or "promotions" folder and reach out to our Communications & Membership Manager if you still need assistance We also publish this Burgee magazine newsletter quarterly

Join the BYC Members Only Facebook Group

In addition to our weekly updates and quarterly newsletters, the Bayview Yacht Club Members Only Forum is another great place to get BYC news as well as to interact with fellow BYC Members.

Electronic Monthly Statements

Your monthly statements will be delivered to you electronically at the email address you have on file PS If you are a long-time member and still receiving printed statements, contact us to go paperless! Save a tree AND maximize the reach of your monthly dues by saving on postage expenses. #winwin

Adding Your Spouse to Your Account

If you have a spouse and would like for them to have access to the club, please contact the Communications & Membership Manager so that we can add them to your account. Spouses added to a member account will receive a member ID card, privileges to bill to your BYC account, and access to our email distribution list Spouses are not automatically added to a member account when you join unless you indicate it on your application and the request to add a spouse must come from the BYC member.

Host Your Next Event at Bayview

Now that you ' re a member of Bayview, you have access to our facilities for all of your special occasion needs! Contact our Food & Beverage Director to make your plans early.

Courtney Cowan, Junior Junior

Bret Tigges, Robert Eger, Laurie Bunn

Dane Greenwood, Junior Junior

Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, Robert Kirkman, Daniel Lorenz

Jay Rau, Junior Junior

Alicia Krall, Jon Somes, Walter Cytacki

Katherine Smigelski, Junior Senior

Gerald Smigelski, Todd Smigelski, Bob Niederoest

Carol Ferber, Active

Bob Niederoest, Tom St Peter, Micaela Reardon

John Hughes, Active Eric Petersen, Cindy Ross, Karl Kuspa

Shannon DiMascio, Non-Resident Robert Eger, Dave Gilbert, Amy Gmeiner-Cowan

How to Successfully Sponsor a New Member

The quality of candidates submitted for membership falls primarily on the Chief Sponsor who is responsible for coordinating the collection of the required membership documents. This flowchart provides further clarification of sponsor responsibilities.

Step 1: BYC Member Submits Request for Membership Application & Prospective Member's Sailing Background for Review by Membership Committee

Step 2: Membership Committee Invites Prospective Member to Complete Application for Membership

Each prospective member must submit a completed Membership Application along with a photo of themselves to membership@byc.com.

Step 3: Help Prospective Member Identify Two Sponsors & Two Board Members to Sign in Support

Each prospective member will need two additional sponsors and signatures from two current Board members. The Chief Sponsor is responsible for shepherding the prospective member through the application process, including introducing them to other BYC members who can serve in this capacity. Once those individuals have been identified the Chief Sponsor will also help ensure they each complete the necessary Sponsor Questionnaire as well as the Sponsor Contact & Board Signature form.

Step 4: Submit All Documents of Support by the Monthly Deadline

All application documents are due no less than one week prior to the monthly board meeting. Board meeting dates and deadlines can be found on the Member Central Calendar. Membership application files that are incomplete as of the monthly deadline will not proceed to the monthly meeting.

TALES FROM DEAD MAN'S CURVE

What follows is one of several articles from Bayview’s historical files about past Bayview Mackinac Races, club events, and personalities. I hope you enjoy viewing the past.

– Ralph Richards, BYC Historian

SAILORSONMACKINACBOATSENJOY‘RIDINGTHEWAVES’

Event:1934BYCMackinacRace

Author:HarryLeDuc(DetroitNews)/July23,1934

MACKINACISLAND,Mich.,July23-TheMackinacracefor1934endedtoday,butSundaywillbe rememberedlongasadayof“ridingthewaves”bythoseaboardthe14boatsinthe240-milerun. Ifyou’veneverbeenonasailboat,youstillmayknowsomethingaboutridingwaves.Youdoifyouhave everbeenonarollercoaster,ashoot-the-chuteorevenamerry-go-round,aFerriswheel,orafastdescendingelevator.

Ridingthewavesinasailboatsometimesisjustanyoneofthosesensations,sometimesitistwoandalltoo frequentlyitisallofthemwithanold-fashionedteeter-totterridethrownin–and,ladiesandgentlemen ofswelteringDetroit,whenLakeHurongivesyouthewholeworksyou’llyellandshoutandduckand shiver.

HALFAGALEOFFBAY

ItwasblowinghalfagaleoffSaginawBaybynoonSunday.Thebreezehadsprungoutofthenortheast about6a.m.,afteranightofshortsoakingrainsqualls.Bymidmorningthelakewasalivewithwhitecaps. Thesunshonebrightly.Thewavesgrewinsize.Theycamerollingupanddownfromthenortheastin longundulatingswells,30to40feetlongand6to8feethigh

Therewere14shipsracingup,thelongest66feetandtheshortest28feet,andtheywerepitchedand tossedlikelittlechipsByearlyafternoon,10hoursofsteadilyfresheningwindhadwhippedLakeHuron intoanangryseaofhighhillsandlowvalleysofwater.

Somecrewsinventedagame.Theybeganbettingonthewavethatwouldcomeoverthehighsideoftheir shipanddousethem.Onthelargerboats,liketheBuckeye,Trident,VamareandFourWinds,theodds were3to1againstthewaves,thatisoneoutofeverythreewasfavoredtodelugethecockpit.

Onthesmallerones,liketheMargaretF.BacaratandCorky,thewaveshadallthebetterofit,threeoutof fourbeingfavoredtocrashin-boardoverthehighsidesoftheheeledoverboats.

‘HEREITCOMES!’

Playersperchedonthehighsideandwatchedtherollerscome.Thebiggerwavescameinaseriesof threesThefirstonewouldbesighted50to75yardsoffthestarboardbeamItwouldriseandfallandrise again.

Iwasatthetillerandthoughtatfirstthebulletswere“fireworks,”partofthereceptionwehavecometo expectatthefinishoftheseraces

“Hereitcomes–duck!”

Withthecrythesailorsinthecockpithuddled,but,moreoftenthannot,theshipwouldgoupontopof thewaveanddiveintothefollowingtrough.Theshipmightridethenextwave,too.Then,asthecrew cameuptolookatathirdwave,leapinghigh,itwouldcrashovertherailandcabintopandpourlikeso manypailsofwaterontheheadsandshouldersofthoseinthecockpit.

“Zowie!”Ittookone’sbreathawayandwhenbreathcameback,theshoutsandyellsweremixedwith shiversandchills

Butitwassport–sportprovidedbytheelementsandsportforwhichnoonehadtopay–adayof“riding thewaves”

Andwhilethefunwasontheboatsinthefleet,theywereloggingoffthemilestoMackinacinrecordbreakingtime

Com. Ted Everingham Awarded

Harman Hawkins Trophy

Each year, the Harman Hawkins Trophy is awarded to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of Race Administration This year’s awardee is Ted Everingham, a US Sailing race officer, umpire, and judge and World Sailing international judge.

Everingham has a long history with US Sailing, spanning 33 years: he has been a judge or umpire at virtually every US Sailing championship event – many more than once –a past chair of the US Sailing Judges Committee, a Race Official Instructor, a member of the review board, and was part of the team that developed the modern umpire program, one of the leading national umpire programs in the world.

Just in case that is not enough, he is also a Past Commodore of both Bayview Yacht Club and Grosse Point Yacht Club.

Join us Saturday, March 25th at noon for a reception in honor of Com. Ted Everingham's achievement.