CYC Islander June 2024

June 2024

Music around the Island

From the Porch to Topside, enjoy live music this summer

The Cleveland Yachting Club

Battle of Lake Erie

The Fishing Fleet hosts the annual Walleye Fishing Tourney

Commodores’ Ball

Dinner, dancing and honoring all the club’s Past Commodores

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 July issue to the CYC Islander mailbox in the Club office by June 10. You may also send copy to msmith@cycrr.org.

Cover photo:

Our beloved CYC chorus treated audiences to a trip down memory lane by bringing show tunes to life!

In addition to the newsletter, keep abreast of club happenings on our social media. Follow us on Instagram at The Cleveland Yachting Club.

A Message from the Commodore

As discussed in my prior Islander article, May is a great month at CYC, when all our friends resurface from hibernation and we start enjoying our happy place once again.

The month kicked off with a bang, at the annual FatherDaughter Dance hosted by P/C Charles Bredt, and after 25-plus years he is just getting this dialed in. Fathers, keep in mind for next year to make reservations early as this event always sells out.

Closely following, was the traditional (and yes, we love our traditions) Ladies Spring Social, hosted by the Wet Hens’ Ruth Pangrace, Deb Wadden, Pam Gilliland, Cindy Bacon and Nancy McMillan. With over 80-plus ladies attending, I was digging the ratio, and so was Rear Commodore Phil Slaght, as we assisted in bartending for the event.

There was plenty more to do in May, as the CYC Chorus performed a special two-night show at the direction of Legacy member Devon Gess; she is simply amazing and we are fortunate to have her leading the group. I must not forget about the glue that binds this group all together, P/C Chuck Inglefield…and that is all I have to say about that! (Forrest Gump)

The Annual Spring Membership Meeting is a tradition that dates back before internet, e-mails, cell phones, timely and reliable snail-mail, and most of us. This meeting was a must-attend event to learn about upcoming events, etc. Today’s modern communication has made this event a little less necessary, but we are happy to carry along the torch of tradition. Unlike the last several years, we did have a nice crowd, and we were able to answer a few questions upon finishing our committee reports. If you have not attended an Annual Meeting...you should.

As always, the Mother’s Day Brunch was a hit—a sold-out event for two seatings. Either the clubhouse is too small or the staffing is rocking the house with special events…either way with 300plus reservations, something magical is happening. Special thanks to Marc Dallas’s staff for making the event so great.

We ended the month with a jampacked Memorial Day Holiday, as we host more events than most other clubs do all year! We fired-off with a porch opening party on Friday evening, the Boat Hop Saturday (thank you, John & Gabby Salisbury), and Antique Car Show (thank you, Jim Winton), and the Art Walk (thank you, Marcello Mellino). These are amazing events and we should not take them lightly. The necessary planning to arrange all the boats, cars and artists is not easy and we should appreciate these members for their hard work and dedication to keep these events and traditions alive. On the heels of tradition, we must not miss the Commissioning Ceremony. Spearheaded by “CVR” Fleet Captain Chris van Raalten, this was one for the books. CVR did not take this task lightly and he did not disappoint. Of the 25-plus Commissioning Ceremonies I have attended at CYC, this was far and away the best. And as we say, “Sir, the Club is now in Commission”; that means open for business. Hmm... there I go again using the word tradition. I will be revisiting this later in the season once the activities slow down. I have a plan!

Moving into June, this is where all the hard work and planning comes to fruition. We start Sail Camp, Junior Race Team, Swim Team, and the Power Fleet finally leaves the Island. Whoa, I had better be careful or they will rescind my membership. I am already on probation after recently joining the Power Fleet after 30 years of sailing. Either way, we are happy all these activities are up and running.

If you have not done so already, consider attending the Commodores’ Ball, which is open to all members, but reservations are required. This is a special event and something you should consider attending, as you will not be disappointed. (See details on page 12.) Also look for details on Adult Learn To Programs and the fishing derby taking place in June.

In closing, get ready for Regatta! We will be going on a Great American Road Trip. Matt and Molly Davis (and team) have something special in store for us, so get ready! (See details on page 5.)

— Commodore Andrew Drumm

CAN I HAVE THIS DANCE

Both mothers and sons, and fathers and daughters, had their special nights at the club dancing the night away

General Manager Message

Now that the pool is open, I want to remind members of our pool guest policy.

HOLIDAY WEEKENDS: No guests will be permitted at the pool on holiday weekends (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). This includes Memorial Day; Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of 4th of July week; and Labor Day.

WEEKENDS: Members may sign in up to six guests each month per membership number for a charge of $10 per guest. Weekend guest wristbands will be available to purchase on the day of use at the Front Desk inside the clubhouse. Members’ children cannot sign in for guests.

WEEKDAYS: Members may sign in guests at the pool for a charge of $6 per guest. Each guest will be issued a wristband and must wear it for entrance/re-entrance.

A few reminders on some rules we will also be enforcing this year:

All members are required to show their 2024 Membership Card for admittance into the pool at the Lifeguard gate each visit; there will be no exceptions.

Member families and their guests are allowed two chairs each visit based on occupancy.

Caregivers/Nannies can be registered by the member at the Front Desk, and they will be permitted to accompany children to the pool but restricted to Monday-Friday and not on holiday weekends.

Grandchildren of members who are 18 years or younger may be brought and supervised by their grandparents.

For more pool rules and safety guidelines see the 2024 Pool Policy and Regulations on the website at cycrr.org under My Club/Center Isle Complex and Pool tab.

—Marc Dallas, General Manager

Stay safe this summer: What you should know about electric shock drowning

Unknowingly, many swimmers and boat operators place themselves in the face of danger by swimming near electricpowered boats and docks. This innocent act of fun can turn tragic as electric shock drowning occurs each year.

Our Yard Crew will be doing routine testing of every dock pedestal and performing in-water testing around every dock this season. However, an electrical malfunction can happen at any time from someone’s boat.

Help prevent electric shock drowning or other electrical injuries with these tips:

1.) Do not allow anyone to swim near docks or boats.

2.) If you feel a tingle while swimming, the water may be electrified. Get out of the water as soon as possible avoiding the use

of metal objects such as ladders.

3.) Never use electrical cords that are frayed or damaged or that have had the prongs removed or altered.

4.) Have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) installed on your boat. Test them once a month.

5.) Consider having Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCI) installed on boats to protect nearby swimmers from potential electricity leakage into water surrounding your boat.

6.) Have your boat’s electrical system inspected and upgraded by a certified marine electrician regularly.

Flocktails with the First Lady

More than 80 ladies— along with a few gents— gathered at the Ladies Spring Social on May 7 for some springtime fun.

Commodore Andrew Drumm and Rear Commodore Phil Slaght served as bartenders.

This annual event is a long-standing tradition, and just gets better every year!

AROUND THE CLUB

Did anyone say, let the summer festivities begin?

Complimentary Valet

Just a reminder that complimentary valet service is always available as a courtesy to our members. Just pull your car up in 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.

Live Music at The CYC

Friday Nights on the Porch:

June 7: Megan Zurkey 5:30 to 9 p.m.

June 14: Scott Alan 6 to 9 p.m.

June 21: Michelle Romary 5:30 to 9 p.m.

June 28: Megan Zurkey 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Sunday Afternoons at Topside:

June 2: Sean Walsh 3 to 6 p.m.

June 9: Dolinar Spahija 3 to 6 p.m.

June 16: Katy and the O.C. 3 to 6 p.m.

June 23: John Pearson 3 to 6 p.m.

June 30: Sean Walsh 3 to 6 p.m.

Golf Fleet

The Golf Fleet is teeing it up at Oberlin on June 5. We have eight tee times starting at noon. Reserve online for yourself and list who you would like in your foursome —Golf Fleet Chairs P/C Gordon Geiger & Nick Anhold

Tennis Fleet

June is an exciting time for the Tennis Fleet as we will resume our Inter-club league matches on Sundays, which will continue through the summer.

The Tennis Fleet will also continue to drill weekly at Avon Oaks Country Club

on Saturdays, June 8 and 22 from 10-11 a.m. and Thursdays, June 13 and 27 from 1-2:30 p.m.

For more information please email Maria at cyctennisfleet@gmail.com.

– Maria Sakoutis Melacrinos

Membership Cards & Car Stickers

If you have not already picked up your 2024 CYC Membership Cards and Car Stickers, stop at the reception desk in the clubhouse lobby. Vehicles displaying the Dockholder sticker will be the only ones allowed in the “Dockholders Only” spaces. Remember that if you trade in, sell, have a windshield replaced, etc., in order to receive a replacement sticker, you must present a good portion of your old sticker.

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.

Dining Survey

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 QR Code.

Congratulations to Dede Baker, the winner of our dining survey drawing in April.

Skeet Fleet Report

Your Skeet Fleet continues to shoot, but not nearly as often as we used to. The reasons are several. The two prime ones are its so called leader (the writer of this epistle) is no longer getting old. He is there. Additionally we now practice on Saturday mornings at the Beaver Creek Club in Amherst instead of Sundays, and there are other club activities we compete with for that time slot. But your Skeet Fleet will survive and practice when we can fit it in.

Every December we journey east and continue our longtime competition with the swamp frogs of Mentor Harbor. It is just a shame they are such good shooters.

Our other annual event is the breakfast gathering at the Hill-n-Dale Club in Medina. It always starts with a great breakfast, and then we break off into squads, with handicaps assigned if I get organized and compute them. Sometimes I do, other times, the match is all scratch. We shoot a 75-bird round of sporting clays, also known as “golf with a shotgun,” plus a round of skeet. If Mother Nature is in a good mood and blesses us with good weather, our turnout can be up to 30 shooters.

If you have interest in joining us, please let me know. Both Dave Freeman and I will be happy to help you get started with skeet shooting. If you do not have your own shotgun, do not go buy one until you shoot at least a couple of times. If you like it, then you can get one, but until then, you can use one of ours.

—Jim Winton, CYC Skeet Fleet Captain

Art Fleet

It’s finally summer and we’ll soon be able to enjoy all the beauty and fun that the CYC has to offer to all of us!

The Art Fleet wishes to thank many of our fellow members who came by our annual Memorial Day weekend Art Fair; everyone had a great time looking at the exciting variety of art creations exhibited by our member-artists and their guests, and we were certainly happy to see some of these works finding their new homes!

Sarah van Raalten has one of her wonderful summer theme paintings on view in the Library this month, and we wish to invite all of you to stop by, whenever at the Club, and allow yourself a few moments of visual pleasure, before your next dinner on the porch!

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and very enjoyable summer.

—Marcello Mellino, CYC Fine Art Fleet Chairperson

Battle of Lake Erie Fishing Tourney

Calcutta/Sign-in: Friday, June 14 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Entry fee is $160 cash per boat. You will receive four shirts and a boat flag. Additional shirts are $20. The boat auction, MCed by CYC’s own Bear Kincaid, will start promptly at 7 p.m.

Shotgun start on Saturday, June 15 at 8 a.m. just west of the mouth of the Rocky River.

Monitor CH. 68 for the countdown. Weigh-in will be in the lawn area between the Center Isle pavilion and the basketball courts at 3:30 p.m. Each captain will receive a poker chip when he/she enters their boat Friday night. The poker chip is placed in the “fish bowl” at the weighin table as proof that each team has arrived prior to the 3:30 p.m. deadline. If your chip is not in the bowl by that time, your catch will not be considered valid.

Prizes will be awarded for the total weight of the best five walleye. Two kegs of beer will be on hand compliments of Steve Kmetz from Certified Pest Control and Fleet Captain Chris van Raalten from AT&F Co.

Even if you are not in the tournament, please come down for a beer and cheer on your favorite team at the weigh-in!

—Dan O’Donnell & Fleet Captain Chris van Raalten, Fishing Fleet Co-Chairs

A Reel Fish Tail

CYC member John Willse enjoyed a great day of deep sea fishing in Hawaii this spring. He is shown here with one of his many Mahi-Mahi catches off Molaka’i. The group he was fishing with ended up pulling in 10 Mahi and one Wahoo!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

A Legacy Member, Anna is global product specialist at Avient Corporation.

Sponsors: Gregg Mylett & Fleet Captain Christiaan van Raalten

Dominic Liva

A project engineer at Rovisys, Dominic is marrying Mariah this fall and they are excited to meet new friends at the club.

Sponsors: Dr. Michael Springer & Karen Stohr

Joseph is an account executive at Andrako Insurance. He and Rebekah are looking forward to dining at the club and social activities.

Sponsors: Francis Andrako & John Opdycke

Joseph grew up at CYC and is joining as a Legacy Member. A financial analyst at District Capital, he is looking forward to continuing his involvement in the Sail Fleet and Golf Fleet.

Sponsors: Timothy Wilber & P/C Allyn Adams

Anna Jaffe

Joseph Lombardo

Joseph Wilber

POWER FLEET SCHEDULE

June 19-20 Crew’s Nest PIB (SkippersChris&ChariZito)

June 21-22 Kelleys Island

June 28-29 Rondeau (Skipper Fleet Captain Chris van Raalten)

July 6 Sea Glass Floatilla (weather dependent)

July 21 Flats Cruise (SkippersNickAllega&MichaelTomasone)

July 25-Aug 4 LONG CRUISE

Aug 16 Evening Cruise to Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar at North Coast Harbor

Aug 23-24 Vermilion Boat Club (Skipper Kmetz)

Aug 29 Edgewater Live

Aug 31 Wagar Beach Floatilla (weather dependent)

POWER FLEET

Revving up for the weeklong Long Cruise

We have finalized the Long Cruise schedule next month:

July 25: Rattlesnake Island Club

Skippers: Chris and Chari Zito Register on CYC website with LOA, beam, power requirements; dockage limited.

July 26: Algonac Harbour Club

Skipper needed - reach out to Ryan and Kristin Kovesdy to volunteer.Please call Algonac Harbour Club at 810-794-4448 to make your reservation.

July 27-28: Sarnia Bay Marina

July 31-Aug 1: The Old Club

Skipper needed - reach out to Ryan and Kristin Kovesdy to volunteer. Please call Sarnia Bay Marina at 519-3320533 to make your reservation.

July 29-30: North Channel Yacht Club

Skipper needed - reach out to Ryan and Kristin Kovesdy to volunteer. Register on CYC website with LOA, beam, power requirements; dockage limited.

Skippers: P/C Chris and Sophia Tjotjos Register on CYC website with LOA, beam, power requirements.

Aug 2-3: Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Skipper: John Pyke Register on CYC website with LOA, beam, power requirements.

— Ryan & Kristin Kovesdy, Power Fleet Chairs

Dive in all the fun at the Pool this summer

Come cheer on our Swim Team and support our swimmers. Following are both home and away swim meets this summer.

Wednesday, June 12 — Elyria Country Club @ CYC

Wednesday, June 19 — CYC @ Westwood Country Club

Wednesday, June 26 — CYC @ Lakewood Country Club

Wednesday, July 3 — AOCC @ CYC

Wednesday, July 10 — BYE

Swim lessons are only scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to avoid conflicts with swim team and pool cleaning.

Wednesday, July 17 — WCSL Championships @ Westlake Rec Center

Swim Lessons

The pool also will host swim lessons. These lessons are scheduled directly between parents and instructors. Swim lesson prices are same as last year: $30 for 30 minutes. Parents pay the instructor directly and cannot bill to their account.

Contact poolmanager@cycrr.org to sign up.

Adult Coached Swim

We also are offering a program to focus on improving the swimming skills of our adult membership. Adult Coached Swim will be held on Wednesday and Friday mornings, and it will be an opportunity for members to come and workout.

Adult Coached Swim will be run like a swim team, with set workouts each practice. While some experience is required, those interested will communicate with me regarding their skill level and what they are interested in improving. Based on this feedback, I will construct a workout plan that suits both regular participants and welcomes new guests.

If you are interested in this program or have questions, contact me at poolmanager@cycrr.org.

—Sophie

Dasko, Pool Manager

News from the Waterfront Director

Adult Learn to Clinics

Need help with the basics? Want to learn some specific techniques? Just want more confidence on the water? Then these courses are for you.

Come to one of the introductory meetings below. The first meeting is complimentary and then you can register for instructorled sessions at this meeting. You will schedule individual sessions with instructors at a mutually agreeable time. Kayak/Paddleboard: $150; Powerboating: $175; Sailing: $225.

The cost for the program, which runs through mid-August, includes three 1.5-hour sessions with an instructor. Additional sessions can be added for $25 each. You can utilize club boats or your own. Powerboat participants must have their Ohio Boaters License.

Introductory meetings are scheduled at 6 p.m. on these dates:

June 4 - Adult Learn to Kayak/Paddleboard

June 6 - Adult Learn to Powerboat June 13 - Adult Learn to Sail

Please register for meeting at www.cycrr.org.

US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course

CYC will be hosting The US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course on June 8-10 with The US Sailing Instructor Tara Foster.

This Course is designed to provide sailing instructors with information on how to teach more safely, effectively and creatively. The goal of the program is to produce highly qualified instructors, thereby reducing risk exposure for sailing programs. Topics covered in the course include: classroom and on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management, safety issues, lesson planning, creative activities, ethical concerns and sports physiology and psychology.

Safety Town

Bring your young ones down to learn island safety and rules with a program of fun and engaging activities catered to their age. Geared toward three- to five-yearolds, the program takes place on Saturday, June 8, 9-11:30 a.m.

Children will learn about staying safe in sunny weather, pool rules and behavior, the basics of being around boats, playground rules, moving about the island safely, wearing a life jacket properly and why they are important, as well as problem solving and places for help.

Please bring the following:

• swimsuit

• life jacket

• sunscreen

• walking shoes.

The morning will be capped off with an ice cream party. Sign up at www.cycrr.org.

— Nogay Dokmeci,

Waterfront Director

SAIL FLEET

Lake Erie plays host to sailing competitions all summer long

We kicked off the 2024 sailing season at our annual Shrimp Boil on May 18 and the first racing on Memorial Day Weekend. Upcoming events include:

• Two combined races with Edgewater Yacht Club on July 14 and August 25 (with R Boats and Dragon racing on August 25)

• Roberts Race on July 6 with pre-race party at CYC on July 5

• Charity Regatta supporting St. Jude July 26- 28

• Fall Regatta September 21-22

We will also bring back the popular Thursday evening fun racing league, a low-key event to encourage more CYC sailors to experience sail racing. The schedule of events will be posted on the CYC website.

—Jeffrey Herzog

Pan Am Masters Games Sailing

The Pan Am Masters Games Sailing Competition will be held in the waters of Lake Erie on July 12-14, with practice days on July 10-11. The Foundry Community Rowing and Sailing Center in Cleveland is the planning host for all sailing games. There will be two or three racing areas depending on the number of competing sailboats located off Edgewater Yacht Club, Wendy Park and the Gordon Park Marina areas.

The Pan Am Master Games Sailing Committee is asking members of the local yacht clubs to assist in the running of the competition by volunteering use of power boats and/or to skipper power boats for purposes of the Race Committee and safety vessels. If you are interested in helping, please contact Dan Gourash at dfgourash@sseg-law.com, (440) 570-1612. For more info see the sailing page on the official Pan Am Master games website, clevelandmasters2024.com/sports/sailing/.

Charity Cup 2024

The CYC Charity Cup benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be back this year and better than ever! Save the Date for the regatta and corresponding events, including the auction + party.

The regatta + sailing will be held July 27 to 30.

The auction will be held on Friday, August 9, at Center Isle.

We are also seeking sponsors, auction donors, and volunteers to help with the event. Reach out to cyccharitycup@gmail.com, or Kelly Kraus if you are interested.

Wet Hens Events

Summer is here, so join in on the fun this month:

• The 2024 kayaking season is just around the corner, as the official summer launch date is Thursday, June 6. Be at kayak ramp at 5:30 p.m. to launch. Kayaking starts at 6 p.m. Questions? Contact Mary Beth Johnson or Pam Lucey.

• Our first Wet Hens picnic at the Spar Loft is on June 12. Bring your own picnic basket and beverages: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. cocktails; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. dinner. Meredith Pangrace and her group will perform from 7 to 9 p.m.

• Sailing will begin on Wednesday morning, June 5, at 10 a.m., and every Wednesday morning thereafter. Evening sailing will begin Mondays at 6 p.m. starting June 10, and every Monday evening thereafter. Bring your own life jacket and water bottle. Questions? Call Gail Cudak.

• Every Friday at 10 a.m. is Pathfinders. Get out of the house and walk two to three miles with

Doc-Side: Protect your skin using proper sunscreen

June is here and summer is in full swing, so please remember one basic layer of protection to prevent the most common type of cancer—skin cancer. If you’re out in the sun having a good time, it can be easy to think of sunscreen as an afterthought. But it’s important to be mindful about how you protect your skin, particularly if you love the outdoors. In fact, most people aren’t using sunscreen correctly or aren’t using enough sunscreen.

The importance of sunscreen can’t be overstated. The ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the leading cause of skin cancer. Regularly applying sunscreen can protect you and your skin from damage.

Here are some tips for sun protection:

Use the right amount of sunscreen. Chances are, you’re probably not using enough sunscreen. You want to use about a shot glass (I think everyone knows the size of a shot glass on the Island) full of sunscreen. That’s 1.5 ounces, or enough to cover your whole body. You need a pretty good coating. Also, don’t overlook the spots that are frequently missed, such as your ears, eyelids, lips, tops of your feet and scalp. Regardless of your skin type, make sure you apply sunscreen.

Facebook @Wet Hens CYC Instagram @cyc_wet_hens

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.

—Gail Cudak, Wet Hens Chair

Look for a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF) level. In general, SPF 30 or above is okay. But since most people don’t put it on frequently enough or use enough, you may need a higher SPF. Consider that if you use less than one-quarter of what you need—as many people do—and you use SPF 30 sunscreen, you’re only getting one-fourth the full amount, which is 7 or 8 SPF, or essentially nothing. You also want to look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which means it has UVA and UVB protection. And make sure you check the expiration date on your sunscreen. Most formulas are good for about three years.

Put on sunscreen anytime you go outside. If you’re only outside for 20 minutes, you still need sun protection. It’s easy to think that if you’re out for a short time, sunscreen isn’t necessary, but it’s still exposure, and depending on the time of day, you can get a sunburn in very little time. Also, 20 minutes can easily turn into 40—so get into the habit of applying sunscreen whenever you head outside.

Even a little bit of sun exposure can cause skin aging and worsen sunsensitive issues like melasma. A daily facial moisturizer with sunscreen is an essential component of your morning ritual.

Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out. You also want to make sure you’re applying your sunscreen before you head outside into the sun’s harmful rays. By doing so, you’re giving your sunscreen time to soak in. Otherwise, your first sweat washes it away.

Know when you need to reapply. If you’re out for more than an hour and a half or two hours, reapply. If you go swimming, you should reapply every time you get out of the water. Reapply more frequently if you’re sweating a lot as well. Even options that are labeled “all day” formulas should be reapplied throughout the day.

Consider alternatives to lotions, creams and sprays. Sun protective clothing is a great way to protect your skin. Most athletic brands have good options. These are listed as UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) as opposed to SPF factors, but the numbers are similar. For example, a regular white T-shirt gives about 8 UPF protection and most sun-protective clothing is around 50 UPF, so it’s a significant improvement. To obtain the Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of recommendation, a piece of clothing needs to have 30 UPF or higher.

Protect your eyes. UV-protection sunglasses are an important way to protect against cataracts. You can get melanoma of the retina, though it’s not very common. Particularly when you’re on the water, the light is reflecting so you’re getting twice as much exposure. UV light exposure to the eye accelerates agerelated vision changes, too.

Overall, applying sunscreen before you head outdoors is key to preventing sunburn and skin cancer. You may wonder which sunscreen is the best? Ultimately it is the one you will actually use!

—Fleet Surgeon Dr. Rebecca Starck

GAS DOCK

The Cleveland Yachting Club

200 Yacht Club Drive

Rocky River, Ohio 44116

440-333-1155

www.cycrr.org

Commodore Andrew and Peggy Drumm cordially invite you to attend

The Commodores’ Ball Honoring the Past Commodores of The Cleveland Yachting Club

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Black Tie or Yachting Blazer

R.S.V.P. www.cycrr.org (440) 333-1155

Members Only

Mothers were treated to a lovely brunch at the club last month... Now it is the fathers’ turn for their special day!

Father’s Day at CYC — Sunday, June 16

Join us for a Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet (no a la carte) from 8 to 11 a.m. on the Porch and Marine Terrace. Buffet: $19 for adults, $12 for kids. DJ at the pool from 1 to 5 p.m. And dinner specials starting at 5 p.m.

The Marscher family above, and Drs. Fehring family, right, enjoyed family time at the club during Mother’s Day Brunch in May.