Regatta provided nonstop action as we duplicated fun vacation spots
The Cleveland Yachting Club
Port o’ Calls
The Power Fleet returns from Long Cruise but the adventures continue
At the Pool
The pool is the place to be this month to stay cool and have fun
Commodore
Andrew Drumm
Vice Commodore
Christian Tracey
Rear Commodore
Philip Slaght
Fleet Captain
Christiaan van Raalten
Management Committee
Tom McNeill III
Mark Callahan
Richard Slaght
Steve Kmetz
General Manager
Marc Dallas
Editor
Mary Ann Smith
CYC Islander
deadline:
We welcome members’ photos for the newsletter. Drop off copy and/ or photos for the September issue to the CYC Islander mailbox in the Club office by August 10. You may also send copy to msmith@ cycrr.org.
Cover photo: The CYC Regatta week culminated with the traditional Squadron Sail, as boats paraded past Commodore Andrew Drumm and his wife and daughter and the Junior Commodore.
A Message from the Commodore
I am writing this on the heels of the best Regatta ever, needless to say, I may still be a little dusty from six days of awesomeness! Our club is happy, healthy and vibrant...this was clear after witnessing record turnouts at every event and the hundreds of nonmembers enjoying our annual celebration. CYC is clearly the place to be and without question the greatest club on the Great Lakes!
Matt and Molly Davis and their team knocked it out of the park, and they did not just do this for the Drumms, they did this for the club. Their love for CYC is real and we all felt it. Their army of volunteers need to be identified and thanked. If you have an opportunity, please thank the following incredible members listed below. They are the hidden heroes who make these events happen.
REGATTA COMMITTEE
Harkening back, July was busy as anticipated. We kicked off July with the conclusion of the CYC swim team and the Flagline swim—another near Officer drowning, but the kids enjoyed every minute of it. Special thanks to Emad and Alejandra Estemalik for their continued leadership; we are lucky to have them as leaders and their exceptional volunteerism. This event was followed by a historical Roberts Race, the oldest race on Lake Erie and a tradition we cannot lose. We base our club on tradition and
July is also the month where we have six weeks of Sail Camp—a member tradition that leads to great leadership. These kids are the future of yachting and the future leaders of our great club. So please disregard the long lines over the bridge in the morning and the terrible speedbumps; these are small hiccups in time to future members, volunteers and leaders. Oh, and by the time you read this message, the speed bumps will have been removed. A special thanks to two Past Commodores who continue to help our club, Mike FitzGibbon and Dan Clevenger, both incredible volunteers leading our children in the yachting culture.
We also hosted our third annual Charity Cup Regatta, and this one does involve yacht racing. Hats off to the Rollinson Family for bringing awareness to the club and St Jude’s. If you missed any of the event due to vacation, there will be additional opportunities to give at an upcoming Charity Auction (August 9) and Powerboat Poker Run (August 10). All proceeds go straight to St Jude’s, so please get involved, as this event is open to all members.
We closed out July with the Power Fleet heading out on its annual Long Cruise. Ryan and Kristin Kovesdy have put together an incredible schedule, and, quite frankly, they have been doing an outstanding job all year as new chairs.
And just because most of the junior activities have ended and kids are approaching another school year, this does not mean the summer is over… far from it. August will be busy as well, just not crazy like the last few months! Please reference the CYC website calendar and watch for email blasts for upcoming activities.
In closing, we must all pay tribute to the recent passing of our favorite house mom, Kathy Wills. During our Regatta Member Appreciation Dinner, we were able to have an in-person appearance and one of the nicest send-offs anyone could have. This will be a moment we all remember, just like her. Eight Bells for Kathy, she will be missed.
— Commodore Andrew Drumm
GREAT AMERICAN ROADTRIP
Members did not have to leave the island to have a trip of a lifetime
General Manager
Message
As you can see in all of these fabulous photos in the August newsletter, the CYC Regatta was a great event. It was a week of nonstop action all around the Island, which provided hours of fun for the whole family.
Our club was transformed into the Great American Road Trip from July 9-14, with fun stops every day.
From the Meet our New Members in Key West, Florida party, to the Night at the Races in Louisville, Kentucky, to the Boot Scootin’ Party in Nashville, Tennessee, to Kids Games at the Santa Monica Pier in California, our Island replicated all the thrills of these other great cities.
A lot of creativity and hard work behind the scenes went into planning and executing this event. Many thanks to our hard-working staff and all of the member volunteers who pitched in, and a big shoutout to Matt and Molly Davis, who chaired the Regatta event, for their great vision and the hard work that went into planning an event of this scale.
Thanks to all the members who took and submitted photos so we could capture the fun in the Islander
—Marc Dallas, General Manager
DAILY STOPS ON THE Beginning with the Road Rally Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday’s Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday’s Cardboard Races & Member Appreciation Party
. . . GREAT AMERICAN ROADTRIP
and culminating with the Squadron Sail, it was nonstop action all week
Thursday’s Night at Races
Saturday’s Yoga & Pool Games & Boot Scootin’ Party
Let us entertain you! Come grab a drink and food, and enjoy the last month of summer outdoors. We have live music scheduled on these weekends: Friday Nights on the Patio:
August 2: Rick Iacoboni 5:30 to 9 p.m.
August 9: Rick Iacoboni 5:30 to 9 p.m.
August 16: Scott Alan “The Island Doctor” from 6 to 9 p.m.
August 23: John Pearson 5:30 to 9 p.m.
August 30: Sean Walsh 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday Afternoons at Topside:
August 4: Megan Zurkey 3 to 6 p.m.
August 11: Sean Walsh 3 to 6 p.m.
August 18: John Pearson 3 to 6 p.m.
August 25: Katy and the O.C. 3 to 6 p.m.
Complimentary Valet
Just a reminder that complimentary valet service is always available as a courtesy to our members. Just pull your car up in
Art Fleet
front of the clubhouse and let the receptionist know that you would like to take advantage of this service to our members who need a little extra assistance.
Tennis Fleet
The Tennis Fleet has been having a lot of fun playing other clubs this summer! In August we have one more match against Westwood Country Club on the 4th at noon. We will also continue to drill weekly at Avon Oaks Country Club on Saturdays, August 3, 17 and 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. and Thursdays, August 8 and 22 from 1-2:30 p.m.
For more information please email Maria at cyctennisfleet@gmail.com.
– Maria Sakoutis Melacrinos
Push Notifications
CYC sends out Push Notifications on a regular basis. Make sure you have downloaded the CYC App and have clicked “yes” to receive Push Notifications. To enable these modifications, go under Settings, then Notifications.
Every time I cross the bridge onto the CYC island, I still wonder at its unique beauty and intriguing history, going back to centuries ago, before Cleveland was founded, when local indigenous tribes lived along the Rocky River and near the lake, building small encampments and burying their dead on the island during sacred rituals. The river we now enjoy for our boating pleasures was indeed a “working river” at the turn of the last century, with several boats and shipbuilding plants such as the Rocky River Dry Dock Co. operating here for decades.
This month’s painting by Marti Saltis, depicting the CYC Bridge with a spectacular Lake Erie sunset as its backdrop, should really bring into focus the beauty and the history of this small piece of Ohio land.
“This spectacular, yet well known sunset that CYC members are fortunate enough to regularly enjoy reminds us of just one of the many reasons that CYC is so cherished,” Marti says.
“Originally titled West Channel Sunset, for the time being, it is temporarily (with tongue in cheek) being called Rendering of the New CYC Bridge.”
Dining Survey
It is our goal to provide the best dining experience and menu options.
Let us know how we are doing by completing a dining survey after you enjoy your meal, and you can win a $100 gift certificate in our drawing. Click on this QR Code.
Congratulations to P/C Chuck Inglefield, the winner of our dining survey drawing in June.
Online Dining Options
Just a reminder that CYC offers online dining reservations for dining in the clubhouse.
Just go to cycrr.org, click on the Club Dining/Dining Reservations tabs and reserve your preferred date, time, etc. for your dining experience.
Marti has been a member of the CYC for many years, enjoying boating and the social life available on the Island; she has become quite engaged in Club functions and is currently active in Power Fleet, Membership Development, Wet Hens and serves on the Board of Trustees.
Happy and safe boating days to all!
—Marcello Mellino, CYC Fine Art Fleet Chairperson
Employee
Appreciation Day on August 12
We owe a lot of gratitude to our emplyees year-round for making CYC such a special place.
To show our appreciation, we have planned a special day on Monday, August 12—an outing to a Cleveland Guardians game where the staff will have a chance to enjoy themselves “off-island” for the day.
Please take a moment to personally thank your favorite team member for the ingredible job they do for all of us.
Please note on August 12: Gas Dock & Porch will be closed all day. Topside, Snack Bar and Pool will close at 3 p.m.
Need a replacement CYC car sticker?
Please remember when you are trading in your vehicle, selling it or having a windshield replaced, in order to receive a new CYC sticker you must present part, or all of your sticker, to the Front Desk so a replacement can be issued.
Sun sets on a fun swim season
As is tradition, the Flagline was thrown into the pool after the last swim team home meet, as they swam along with the team to celebrate another winning season in the record books.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Allison Brown
Allison is an attorney at Armstrong Teasdale LLP. She and husband Michael are expecting their first baby this summer. In addition to spending time at the pool with her sister and brother who are also CYC members, Allison would like to join the Wet Hens and Golf Fleet.
Sponsors: Craig Cook & Michael Solecki
Francis McLaughlin
The national sales director at Match One Medical, Francis is married to Katie and they have two children. They plan to get involved with several committees and purchase a power boat in the near future.
Sponsors: Christine Skelly & Steve Diamond
POWER FLEET SCHEDULE
July 25-Aug 4 LONG CRUISE
Aug 16
Evening Cruise to Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar at North Coast Harbor
(Skippers Lee & Nicki Stacey)
Aug 23-24 Vermilion Boat Club (Skippers Steve & Ellen Kmetz)
Aug 31 Wagar Beach Flotilla (Weather dependant)
POWER FLEET
August adventures await on the lake close to home
The season had a beautiful start with a trip to Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island. We beat the heat at The Crew’s Nest’s beautiful pool and in the water for a fun beach day at Kelleys. The following weekend the Fleet went north to Rondeau for fishing, dinghying and exploring the town.
Last month, the Power Fleet had an exciting meet-up at Sea Glass Beach for a flotilla, bringing together a variety of boats for a day of sun and fun on the water. Later in the month, we set off to the East Bank of the Flats for an adventurous bar crawl, enjoying the lively atmosphere and camaraderie.
Special thanks to the following for hosting fun cruises to start the season:
• Chris and Chari Zito - The Crew’s Nest
• P/C Scott and Mary Alyce DurhamKelleys Island
• P/C Jack and Kris SalisburyErieau in Rondeau
• Nick Allega and Michael Tomasone - Flats East Bank
As July comes to a close, we embark on our annual Long Cruise. This year’s journey starts at Rattlesnake Island and concludes at the beginning of August at Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. The cruise is sure to be filled with beautiful sights, great company and unforgettable memories.
August Adventures
August promises to be just as thrilling, starting with a trip to Nuevo on August 16 for a night of food and drinks at North Coast Harbor Marina in Cleveland. Make sure to register on the CYC website and book your dock directly with the harbor to secure your spot.
Later in the month, we will head to Vermilion for the weekend of August 23 & 24. This will be a fantastic opportunity to explore the area and enjoy some quality time on the water.
We will end August with another flotilla at Wagar Beach, weather permitting. It will be a wonderful way to wrap up the summer with friends and fellow boaters.
Looking Ahead
Stay tuned for more details about the Commodore’s Party happening in September. It promises to be a highlight of the season, and you won’t want to miss it.
— Ryan & Kristin Kovesdy, Power Fleet Chairs
Always a fun stop, Put-in-Bay again lived up to its fun reputation as members enjoyed the time on the bay.
Power Fleet members enjoyed a couple days at Kelleys Island with fun for the whole family relishing island life.
Sail Campers learn while having fun on the lake
One of our Club’s most cherished programs, Sail Camp 2024 lived up to all of the great traditions. Pictured here are some photos of this summer’s camp, including the Start Opti Sailing (SOS) on the Optimist Prams. This program introduces boating to our youngest members, ages 5 to 7. Our future sailors are well on their way!
SAIL FLEET Plan
to join us onshore for
The season has been off to a great start with both CYC Club Races, The 90th Roberts Race and Thursday Night Fun Sailing. Looking forward, we have the Falcon Cup on August 10 and the joint racing with EYC on August 25, featuring a classic boat race (the fabled CYC R Boats and EYC’s Dragons).
Please check the CYC website for the calendar of events and try to get out for one of the many sailing events.
—Jeffrey Herzog
Annual Burgers & Dogs Cookout
We have rescheduled the Sail Fleet cookout at Center Isle for Thursday, August 8, following evening sail racing. Beer and soda will be provided; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will have the cookout rain or shine, so make plans to join the fun. If you have any questions, contact Caryn Candisky at 216-346-6183 or ccandisky@aol.com.
Charity Cup Auction to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The CYC Charity Cup Regatta benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked off July 25, 27,and 28 with the sailing regatta. There was plenty of fun to be had both on and off of the water. Coming up next is the main event—our Auction and Party
August events
at Center Isle on Friday, August 9. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, contact P/C Mike FitzGibbon or Kelly Kraus at cyccharitycup@gmail. com or 440-336-1641. You can also scan the QR Code below for more information and to support!
This will be followed by the return of a much loved event, the Poker Run, on Saturday, August 10. More information to come on the Poker Run locations.
Register for both events on the CYC Calendar!
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. In fact, through the generosity of donors, no families receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. A secular institution, St. Jude treats 8,000 patients per year, 50 percent of whom are either underinsured or have no insurance.
—Kelly Kraus
No slowing down for Wet Hens Wine Down Wednesday Summer Series
Potlucks. The third (and last) Wet Hens potluck is August 14 at the Spar Loft. Cocktails 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; dinner 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wet Hens will provide the main course. Please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. Bring your own utensils, plates and beverages. Spouses and significant others welcomed. Please RSVP to CYC, so we have an accurate head count.
Sailing. We continue sailing on Wednesday mornings. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of the CYC clubhouse. Bring your own life jacket and water bottle. To be added to the sailing email list, contact Gail Cudak at gcudak@gmail. com or 216-389-1229.
Plus, sailing on every Monday evening at 6 p.m. Bring your own life jacket and water bottle. Questions? Contact Gail Cudak.
Whether you are wine-curious, beginner sippers or experienced wine aficionados, broaden your palate at these Wednesday events, set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. They are limited to the first 45 people who sign up. Each evening will include four wines with light appetizers. Cost is $45 per person.
Wednesday, August 21
with Mary Ellen from Vintage
Wednesday, September 25
with Jeremy and his picks
Wine SpecialsMondayson
Enjoy your favorite wine at CYC on Monday evenings and take advantage of special pricing. This wine list will change weekly.
The photo pictured here is from Monday night sailing when there was no wind!
Kayaking. Kayaking is on Thursday evenings. We meet at 5:30 p.m. and launch by 6 p.m., followed by a casual social hour after paddling. If you would like to join us or need a kayak, please contact Mary Beth Johnson (marybethj1250@gmail.com) or Pam Lucey (pflucey@gmail.com) for more information. Bring your own life jacket and water bottle, and your own snacks and beverages for our after-party.
Pathfinders. Get out of the house and walk approximately two to three miles with friends every Friday at 10 a.m. Locations and leaders vary. Contact Peg Indermaur pegindermaur@cox.net or Deb Wadden wadden.deb@gmail.com to get on the email list.
H2O. H2O celebrates a good deed well done. The Malieiev family was launched into independence with a lovely housewarming shower. Thanks to everyone who has supported this wonderful family!
Check out the Wet Hens Newsletter at cycwethens. blogspot.com. All committee chairs’ contact info are at the bottom of the newsletter, which can be accessed using the QR Code.
POOL & SNACK BAR (starting 8/13) Monday-Friday: 4-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: noon- 8 p.m.
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All the world loves a clown... Flower Clown will be entertaining the kids during Family Night Dinner Specials on Wednesdays:
August 14 August 28
While the days are getting a bit shorter and fall is lurking around the corner, there is still plenty of fun on the Island. Join us on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 for an All-American breakfast, lunch and dinner on the Porch.
