BELLBUOY - APRIL 2023

BELLBUOY

the Newsletter of The Barbados Yacht Club

Photos by The Barbados Yacht Club and Peter Marshall

FromtheDeckoftheCommodore

We are reducing the number of beach ambassadors and kitchen staff to take account of this annual reduction in activity on the beach but we will monitor the effect on income and adjust our service levels as necessary

Dr. Isobella Parkinson

I hope everyone had a pleasant Easter and enjoyed some of the events the Club offered over the holiday. Our breakfast and lunch buffets on Easter Sunday were particularly well received.

Unfortunately, we did not have any sailing events over Easter The only regatta in the sailing calendar was the Bequia Regatta, hosted by the Bequia Sailing Club. If any of our members took part in this regatta, please send us some photographs. Members who are aware of sailing events of which we might be unaware are asked to let us know so we can inform members of what might be taking place in Barbados and elsewhere.

We are coming to the end of our winter season and the Club has been much quieter than of late.

We will not be having a “Last Friday of the Month” party in April because of the Elton John tribute event on Thursday, 27th April. Please note that the offer of Early Bird tickets for this event will end at 4pm on Tuesday, 18th April. Friday, the 28th April is a bank holiday The Club will be open and we are providing a buffet lunch.

This edition of the Bellbuoy features Jackie Hoad, who was a past Commodore and Trustee of the Club and an avid sailor. We also regret to announce the passing of member David Leacock on Good Friday He was an active member of the Club, playing tennis and swimming every evening with friends. Our condolences to the family of both Jackie and David.

In closing, could I please ask you again to take a minute to read the rules and regulations on the back page of this Bellbuoy In particular, please note we now have a dedicated smoking area.

Commodore - The Barbados Yacht Club

Special Feature

Jackie Hoad - Down Memory Lane

Photos compliments Peter Marshall

Jack Hoad (more familiarly known as "Jackie"), past Commodore of the Barbados Yacht Club and former avid Sailor passed away during the month of March The Committee, Management, Members and Staff of The Barbados Yacht Club extend sincerest condolences to Jackie's family and friends.

Hoad - Down Memory Lane

Jackie

This month, we continue our four-part special feature on our Trustees. For this Issue, Dick Stoute shared some of his fond memories of competitive sailing as well as highlights from his formative years.

It is an honour to be selected as a Trustee for the Barbados Yacht Club, especially at this time when the Club is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

I have been a member since the mid 70’s and have enjoyed competitive sailing, on Sunfish, Fireballs and offshore racing mainly with Andrew Burke on Nefertiti and Countdown, but also on Bruggadung and several other yachts. We all raced under the CSA Rating Rule developed by Al Rapier. John Still trained me as a measure for this rule and

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I began helping Al Rapier, by putting his formulae in a Lotus 123 spreadsheet and speeding up calculations he had previously done by hand.

When Al retired, I took over as Chief Measurer and created the first computer program used by CSA measurers to calculate ratings for the Rule, while continuing to update the formulae to ensure fair ratings. Along the way I served as secretary to the CSA and President of the BSA, helping to support the competitive sailing I enjoyed.

Much earlier, after graduating from Lodge School, I earned a BSC in Engineering and an MBA from Canadian Universities before returning to Barbados to work at TMR Sales and Service and Goddard Enterprises. I retired in 2008 and enrolled in a Philosophy PhD. program at Reading University in the UK. I was looking for something interesting to engage with, in my retirement. Thankfully this choice has worked well for me.

I believe our Club is very special. We must thank its founders for their initiative in creating it and all the members who contributed to its continued viability by volunteering to serve as Officers and on committees. Now it is soon to be 100 years old, we need to look to the future and ensure we plan well for its continued success, even as we celebrate a great achievement.

We take this opportunity to thank Dick for accepting this opportunity to continue to serve the Club and its members. Dick is the immediate past Commodore, his tenure spanned 2018 to 2021.

Dick Stoute Trustee

The Barbados Yacht Club

SAILING HIGHLIGHT

The weather was perfect for a sail in the Bay and our Commodore seized the opportunity to climb aboard the Lascia Dire with member James Webster.

Unfortunately, it did not end well as 20 minutes out, the wind caught the sail and the boat capsized. A passing catamaran came to the rescue and many thanks to Dave and Carolann of Cat-O-Nine Cruises for all their help with bailing and getting the dinghy back to the boatyard. The Commodore had a long swim!!

MEMBER NEWS

Burgee Exchange

During the month of March we exchanged our Burgee with two overseas Yacht Clubs.

Grand Traverse Yacht Club

In May 1894, a small group of prominent local businessmen who were also the leading sportsmen of Traverse City gathered to organize a waterfront club as a home for their interests in rowing, sailing, canoeing, swimming, and trap-shooting.

By August of that year, the Club opened a three-story clubhouse on Indian Point near the mouth of the Boardman River with its first Annual Regatta, matching rowing crews from Grand Rapids and Detroit against the local clubmen in the featured finale.

Over the next forty years, the health of the Club rose and fell with the challenges and benefits brought by the lively pace of progress of the early 20th century. Gasoline-fueled motor launches grew to prominence on the bay in parallel with the rise of automobiles.

For more information visit: www gtyc org

Royal London Yacht Club

The Royal London Yacht Club was formed in 1838 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious Yacht Clubs in Britain. The Club is located in Parade, Cowes, United Kingdom.

The Club is one of the most historic and prestigious Yacht Clubs in Great Britain. The elegant Regency Clubhouse with eleven beautiful bedrooms and several function rooms has recently been refurbished and upgraded. The Club is situated on The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight with a unique waterfront position and enviable balcony overlooking the Solent. The Club, which is a private Members Club, organises sailing and social events for both Members and Visitors, has amazing service and the highest standard of catering. It has gained an enviable reputation for organising top quality Sailing Regattas, including Cowes Classic Week, the World’s Biggest Classic Yacht Regatta.

For more information visit: www rlyc org uk

From left, Jay Moorhead, Wayde Clarke, General Manager, The Barbados Yacht Club and Philip Moorhead

From left, Andrew Crawford, Dr. Isobella Parkinson, Comodore, The Barbados Yacht Club and Judith Crawford

The Grand Traverse Yacht Club is located in S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, United States

Barlow Lynch

Jonelle Drakes, Naiya Hinds and Cruz Drakes

Nilesh Vasani, Andrea Vasani, Kiran and Kora Vasani

Ryan Farmer, Sarah Farmer and Jase Farmer

Kristen Corbin and Kian Ingrahm

Michael Yearwood

SOCIAL SCENE

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY

Our first St Patrick's Day celebration on the beach was held on Friday, March 17 It was an evening of foot stomping Irish music, green drink specials and complimentary green pop corn.

A jolly good time was had by all.

Above, member Michael Yearwood presenting Susan Armfield (left) with her prize for Most Green costume and Lynn Wright her prize for Best Costume

KNOW THE RULES/REGULATIONS

Members are reminded of the following General Regulations of the Club. A copy of the full Regulations is on display on the Notice Boards.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

2. BEACH FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES

Nappies are to be changed in the washroom facilities, where they can be sanitarily disposed of in the bin provided Changing nappies on beach furniture is unsanitary and unacceptable

Members and their guests are required to purchase food and beverage from the Club If you wish to bring food for your own consumption, or an item for a special occasion (e.g. birthday cake) please advise the Club management and get written permission.

10 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN

Children under the age of 16 are the responsibility of their parents or guardians who shall ensure they do not unduly disrupt Members. Children who are guests are under the responsibility of the member who invited them to the club Children should not be allowed to play in the bar area

Members who observe poor behaviour should ask the Supervisor on duty to deal with the matter

14 DRESS

All persons using the Club must be properly dressed for the occasion A minimum acceptable standard for the covered Beach Facility being swimwear or beach wear with a suitable top If you are unhappy about someone's dress, please make the supervisor on duty aware of this.

SMOKING

There is now a smoking area to the west of the gazebo, near the fence round the kayaks in the boatyard Please use this area and do not smoke on the beach or round the beach facility.

While not a rule, members wishing to bring into the Club a large number of guests are requested to advise the Club in advance of their intention. However, the names of all guests MUST be advised to Security either in advance or on their arrival. It is a rule that the member is required to accompany their guests while they are in the Club

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR 2022-2023

Commodore Vice Commodore Committee Members

Isobella Parkinson

Christopher Parravicino

Adrian Gale

Brian Cadogan

Jonathan Still

Keithan Laurie

Satcha Kissoon

Simon Wilkie

Mr. Wayde Clarke

General Manager

Trustees Andrew P. Hutchinson

Charles F. Packer, MBA

Dick Stoute

Peter Marshall

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