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Contact the Bugle at: 613-399-2476, or by email at
kilahara@gmail.com
Deadline for submissions:
The 28th of each month except February, when it is the 26th.
Coming Events!
July 1 – Canada Day
July 4 – The Lyn Hayes Race
July 6 – EYC
July 14 – Around Alone
July 20 – Mowat Trophy Race
A Reminder!
On
a windy evening early in the season, one of the dock masters asked
us to remind sailors of the courtesy of tying off shrouds to avoid
disturbing sleeping yacht
people… My halyards are now much better in that regard. How about
yours?
A Visit from the RCMP!
The Club was visited
recently by two officers of the RCMP who were on official duty. The
purpose of the visit was to remind sailors that we must not carry
undesirable aliens, especially possible terrorists, across to the
American shore. Members are asked to keep this in mind when planning
voyages across Lake Ontario.
Congratulations!
Vice Commodore and House
Chair, Barrie Atkinson, along with wife Jeannie, have become the
proud ownersof a Bayfield 25 sloop, previously owned by the
Exorcist, Jim Green, master marine mechanic. The boat will soon take
her place on A Dock.
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From the Vice Commodore
and House Chair’s Stateroom:
June 2nd saw the re-establishment of our marine
yard sale. It was well attended and there were some good items on
the tables. Set-up and oversight was provided by Garry Eames and Ken
McLean, to whom, many thanks. Mild to medium haggling over beer was
reported and the club netted close to $500. A successful day in all.
The next week-end the weather gods smiled upon
us again for sail-past. The motley crew that is pleased to call
itself your board shuffled into place before the newly painted and
(almost) straightened flag pole at 1400 hrs accompanied by civic and
ecclesiastical reps. John Harney provided stirring accompaniment on
the pipes with his, ah, novel selection of tunes. Thank you John.
Following opening remarks from our worthy
commodore and words from the c. and e. reps appropriate to their
positions the crowd of members and guests headed for their boats and
the bay. The air was fair and soon the water was crowded with craft
heading hither and yon. Naturally some good-natured banter ensued.
"What the *#-=! is he doing now " #%^*-+ will you look at that!"
Under the threat of photo evidence, no moons
were seen this year. (Did someone say "chicken!")
The customary raft-ups did not take place this
year probably due to the threat of a clamp-down on drinking aboard,
but there was much socializing back at the docks and the hamburger
stations did a roaring trade. Many thanks to Martin and Sue plus
Ingrid and Bill for their flipping help, not to mention Ms. Jeanne
for keeping the supplies coming.
A great start to a great season.
On Main
Street…
By the time you read this issue of the BBB, the
doors should be open to the Old Post Office and Customs House.
Volunteers have accomplished much, and books, paintings and some
artifacts will be on display. There is handicapped access via a
ramp, and thee are facilities inside for everyone.
Admission, at least for now, will be free. Of
course donations and memberships will be welcome, encouraged even,
as one might expect. Local membership is growing rapidly, resulting
in a great deal of practical support when it came to constructing
shelves, display cases, decorating and the installation of some
necessary systems.
One member has
volunteered to take on the task of refinishing the classic Century
launch which was donated by Pete Fleck as a means of fund raising.
He will also provide indoor
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Main St
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storage for fine example of wooden
boat-building for now.
Please drop in and take a look! This is a
community resource and project. The gallery on the ground floor
compares with any art gallery anywhere, and the works are all
nautical.
A formal opening awaits completion of further
work, when the second and third floors will be useable and heating
system brought up to date.
Hedonist
Corner
Mature hearing resulted in the expression,
‘Head in the Corner’ appearing here, and this scribe wondering if
there was some new and unusual expression gaining popularity, but
still unexplained to him…
There is no question that Hedonists are found
in quiet anchorages such as Ram Island, Lyon Island, Stella Bay and
even Hallowell Cove in a pinch… Reports are yet to come…
As for the ‘Head in the corner,’ my preference
is for the device to remain out of sight, enclosed by bulkheads and
a door!
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Congratulations and Appreciation…
These go to those involved in rescuing the
editor recently when problems arose on a return voyage from Napanee.
Dennis coordinated the effort, and Monty and Lance made the initial
run, while George Hunt aboard Freedom and aided by Gerry
den Hartog finally delivered two broken down boats home.
Exorcist Jim Green solved he problem of
bleeding the engine on Lady Anne, discovering a hose clamp
problem on a fuel line that was invisible at first, and made the
owner’s efforts at sea impossible.
Fish Fry at
South Bay Mariners’ Museum – July 14! Advance ticket
sales only. Check with Rob Giberson or the Museum for details. I
believe the cost to be $20.00 per person and that there will be two
sittings for dinner.
STOP THE
PRESS!
Sadly there
will be no ‘Happy Hour’ goodies on Friday, July 6. A shortage of
volunteers is the reason |
PRINCE EDWARD YACHT CLUB