Happenings

North Cruise July 31—Aug 6 August Board Meeting Wednesday, August 9

Commodore Paul Henriksen 468-4822 Vice Commodore Bob Hall 468-3765 Rear Commodore Mike North 468-3750 Secretary, Dee Dee Lozier 468-2742 Treasurer, Wendy Mickle 468-2925 Trustees Doug Cram 468-4877 Lane Langford 468-4581 Membership Chair Gayl Beller 468-2977 Web Wench Judy Welker 468-4007 Reciprocal Chair Dave Welker 468-4007 Sailing Chair Russ Johnson 468-2655 “Newsline” Editor Shanley Lett 468-3990

august 2017

COMMODORE’ S CORNER

Ahoy, Maties,

Is everyone enjoying this fabulous weather and getting out on the water? Christa and I are excited to head out on the North Cruise with our sizeable group this year. I had the pleasure of helping with the Canoe Journey 2017, or more formally “Standing Together Tribal Journey 2017”

that landed at Odlin Park and spent the night Monday, July 24th. Eleven canoes arrived in succession, were greeted and then swung in stern first to be carried up on shore. Many support crew who arrived earlier by ferry with supplies were on the beach to

welcome their families. For many of the paddlers, this was the first stop on a long journey to Campbell River where tribes from as far south as Grande Ronde, Oregon, and as far north as Ketchikan, Alaska, will meet on August 5th.

Most of the canoes that landed were in the 30 foot range and were propelled by about a dozen men and women. They had started the day in Anacortes, not far from Cap Sante Marina and included canoes from the Swinomish, Samish, Stillaguamish and Suquamish tribes. It was quite windy that morning and we heard that one canoe had capsized, I’m as-suming in Rosario Strait. There are a number of support boats that tail the canoes and the wet one was righted, bailed out, and the paddlers resumed their hypnotic task. I noticed, as I helped lift the first canoe up onto the beach, that dry bags and other gear were latched with lanyards or buckled to the thwarts.

If you go to the Tribal Journey website www.tribaljourneys2017.com, you can view maps that show the routes that various groups are taking and their anticipat-ed timelines. Tribes are also coming from both sides of Vancouver Island. Continued on page 3

WHAT’S HAPPENING:

BOOK NOW! FOR YOUR NORTH CRUISE MOORAGE

July 28, 29 Ganges Marina (250) 537-5242 July 30, 31 Montague Harbour Marina (250) 539-5733 August 1 Genoa Bay Marina (250) 746-7621 August 2, 3 Port Sidney Marina (250) 655-3711 August 4, 5 Wherever You Wish……………...

NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: A New LIYC Membership Application has been received from Jeff and Lorena Daggett:

“Lopez became our island of choice after much searching during the mid to late 90s. We ultimately purchased a high bank waterfront lot near Flat Point in 1997. We built a small (not the cool “tiny house”) cabin and would visit this fanta-sy island as often as possible while still working in the real world. Our fantasy became reality when we finished our permanent home in 2014. Well, when we say “finished”...there’s always more to do.

“We purchased our current boat Star Gazer* last year and, even though she’s old, she’s well loved. She doesn’t go very fast, but neither do we, so she’s a good fit for our family!

“Our boating interests are modest, just cruising around the islands. One of our goals in joining the yacht club other than to meet new friends, is to learn how to become better and safer boaters.”

*The Daggetts’ boat is a 1978 Mainship Nantucket Trawler.

Please introduce yourselves and welcome them at our next yacht club function.

COMMODORE’S CORNER, continued from page 1 Many of the legs have to be arduous, not just in miles and countless strokes but also unknown sea conditions. Imagine paddling a carved cedar log up the Washington coast from Oregon into the Straits of Juan de Fuca. The construction and shape of these canoes seem to follow a formula that will allow them to rise above large oncoming waves. They remind me a bit of the Viking boats with the tall dragon in front. And most have sand bags or some type of ballast at the bottom of the hull for stability. Given all that, it still takes tremendous strength, coordination, and determination to travel each leg of the trip which can last over hours some days in seas that can challenge much larger and heavier vessels that are propelled by powerful engines. Fortunately, when the canoes reach their destination each day, they are greeted warmly with water, plenty of food, and supplied with tents and camping gear. Kudos to the Lopez community members and businesses that stepped forward to provide the organization required to receive and feed all the “Canoe Families” dinner that night and breakfast the next morning. I was proud be be a member of our “Lopez Tribe” as one thankful speaker described us during the protocol and gift giving that evening. Hundreds and thousands of years ago a carved canoe was one of the few ways to travel up and down the Salish Sea and coastal waters. I will reflect on that as I fire up two large diesel engines, turn on my GPS, radar, VHS radios and navigation program on my IPad in preparation for the journey to Ganges Harbour in a fully enclosed heated vessel.

Fair Winds, Your Commodore, Paul Henriksen,

FOURTH OF JULY GAVE US LOTS TO CELEBRATE INCLUDING ANOTHER WIN FOR THE LIYC FLOAT !

Lopez Island Yacht Club was awarded the Chamber of Commerce Trophy for their July 4th entry in the annual Lopez parade. Committee Chairs Rob and Sue Emerson and John Zaborsky led their band of

Merry pirates “Not all Treasure is Gold”. In addition to Sue, Rob and John, thanks to all the crew members and particpants: Susan Patty, Gayl Beller, Cindi Fessler, Mike and Juli North, Rick and Karen Carlson, Jim and Shanley Lett, Paul Henriksen, Jamie Stephens, Emerson’s grandsons, John Zaborsky’s sister Micki and niece-in-law, Captain Mike.

2017’s FISHERMAN BAY RAFT-UP served up more good summer

weather. Special thanks to Dave McRoberts for sprucing up and loaning his raft for the floating event.

Doug Cram, Steve Fessler and Jim Lett

>> Lane Langford and Barbara Carver <<Dave McRoberts and Tom Patty (Below right) Arlene Sund

>> Barbara Carver, Lisa Cram and Judy Welker

I AM LIVING PROOF By Lane Langford A few weeks ago my old friend Ross and I

were travelling in the boat to have lunch at

Rosario. As we passed the ferry landing

heading east, I noticed a boat coming in our

direction. I made my intentions known and

headed a bit more to port. But he still came

dead at me, hell bent for leather. I told

Ross, “We are about ready to be stopped by

the U.S. Coast Guard.” Sure enough, they

were on us. I stopped the engine. We were

both wearing our life jackets as we came out

into the cockpit to talk to them. The officer

asked me where we were coming from and I

explained we had just left Fisherman Bay

on Lopez and that we were going to Orcas

for lunch at the Rosario Hotel.

Then he asked, “When was the last time you

had a safety inspec…” and he looked at the

port side window and saw the sticker Barba-

ra and I got when we had the boat inspected

by the Friday Harbor Power Squadron in

the spring. As soon as he saw it, he smiled

and waved and said, “Oh, no problem.

Have a nice day!” and they were gone just

as fast as they had appeared.

Point being, the inspections work, so think

about doing one next year if you haven’t been

doing them. I am living proof!

WHAT’S IN YOUR INSURANCE POLICY?

Knowing what’s in your boat’s insurance policy could mean the difference between having to pay significant out of pocket for a claim or coming away from the claims experience in good shape. Here is the second of seven of the most important coverages. (See July’s newsletter for the first). Check your fine print.

Coverage #2 of 7—Fuel-Spill Liability In addition to your policy’s standard liability Coverage for physical damage or bodily injury to a third party, fuel-spill liability protects you from claims for cleanup or third-party damage from the accidental discharge of oil or fuel that can occur in a sinking, fire, collision or grounding.

Some policies just pay the costs associated with the fuel spill up to the policy’s set limit of boating liability coverage. A better policy separates out fuel-spill liability and provides coverage up to the Maximum amount you can be held liable for under federal law, which today is a whopping $939,800.

AROUND THE SALISH SEA:

MAPLE BAY MARINA Maple Bay Marina is again offering free live music, a coffee bar and an ice cream sundae bar every Sunday during August. Musical performances will be held in the marina courtyard area, just outside the Mariners’ Market & Espresso Bar, from 11 am to 1 pm. Visiting boaters should contact the Maple Bay Marina reservations office at (250) 746-8482 or send an email to info@maplebaymarina.com. The marina also offers shuttle service from the marina to downtown Duncan for shopping (or to check out the collection of authentic totems) and nearby golf courses.

CORRECTION: Mert and Nola Wiedmann’s email address should be mwiedmann@bak.rr.com in your Handbook.

BAR-TO-BAR RACE RESULTS Class A Valkyrie—F. Neilson/Bill White 2:56 Flash—Russ Levine 2:58 Williwa– Tom Patty 2:59 Wailau—Dave Welker 3:08

Class B At Last—George LeBoutillier 3:11