Breakwater News Update

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

 
BYC Sailors.

What a way to finish the May series! Lots-a-wind... The big blow for May
made some boats decide to take this race off and enjoy a Wednesday
evening out. Big boat was the only boat bold enough to fly the chute as
most of us took a #3 and a reef around the course. Sevens and eights
were common I'm sure the sport boats hit bigger numbers.

I need everyone to get in their summer entries ASAP. We've had
multilevel discussions among captains and RC regarding the division
splits and the J70 club boats. After a lot of work and analysis at this
point the only fair option is to return to the status quo and proceed
with last years division splits. The lack of entries to date for the
summer has not helped us as we want to make even splits with the number
of boats. RC's intention is to have a series of meetings after the
summer to develop a new policy for fleet divisions incorporating the
best consensus we can.

Look forward to results from our Sailing director starting soon. Sorry for the formatting I'm out of town working on an iPad.

Best,
Chris
posted by Breakwater 6/04/2014 02:33:00 PM

Friday, May 16, 2014

 

Hi BYC Sailors,

Nice race last week.  Four leg windward leeward and a close reach to the breakwater.  The last leg was too close for even the a-symmetricals to carry their chutes.  It was great to be out there shaking off the dust and getting it going again. 

We had a bit of confusion after the race.  Sag Harbor rum couldn’t be present themselves because of work but dropped off a bottle after the race.  Since no one was at the club and some were going to corner bar we had a drawing there.  I’m embarrassed to say I won the bottle.  I’ll bring it to the club next week and share it with everyone.  Sag Harbor Rum will be back next week with another bottle and another drawing.

There will be a skipper’s meeting this Sunday at 7:00pm at the clubhouse. To review the J70 policy and discuss the summer series.

Great to see everyone and looking forward to next week!

Chris

Christopher DiSunno

Breakwater Yacht Club

Race Committee

posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 5/16/2014 11:36:00 AM

Monday, May 12, 2014

 

Hey BYC Sailors,

I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day.  Attached are the race results from last week.  I can’t add any commentary as we were not out there.  Six boats did make it out in time for the first race.  Would one of you who did participate please send me a note indicating the status of the tide and the average wind speed for the records?  Our new website is in the process of being finished and in the future we will simply be posting there rather than emailing of the results.  The emails have to be divided into groups due to the number of recipients and invariably there have been problems.

See you all Wednesday.

Regards,

Chris

Christopher DiSunno

Breakwater Yacht Club

Race Committee

posted by Anonymous 5/12/2014 12:32:00 PM

Friday, August 17, 2012

 

Hey BYC!

To describe last night nights race, we had surreal skies; storms on both sides of us in the Atlantic and LI Sound; sun at times; strong flooding tide; and wind shifts of 30*. We all were out there battling the tide to the shortened finish line and our hopes held the storm at bay. The race was followed by a fun cruise back to the breakwater.

We have enjoyed two races that were close calls with the weather. Race committee will err on the side of caution on the next race that exhibits similar conditions. Abandonment of the race will be a strong probability should we experience lightning and storm threats.

Best Regards,

Chris

Christopher DiSunno
Breakwater Yacht Club R.C.


posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 8/17/2012 03:45:00 PM

Friday, June 29, 2012

 
Captn’s & Crew,

Well, June 27th was not what many of us expected as far as wind. Tuesday night was gusting to 20kts, and Wednesday morning the wind was still looking alive. As we approached the 18:00 gun the wind went to bed early. We only thought we were going to get a chance to sail in another gear. Again with lots of daylight, RC sent us on a long race expecting the wind to cooperate with us across B,A,B,A,B,CS(st), N8,D(st)@cedar,BW. Thankfully, in their wisdom they shortened course to a relocated, closer set D-Boat finish after N8. The J70 & J80 hitched a tow ride home to make it to the BBQ hosted by Steve Kenny, Greg Ames and the crew of Gossip. They outdid themselves. Grilling for everyone they provided Turkey Burgers, Jerk Chicken, Spare Ribs and Clams as well as a providing a rum bar. The kids charred marshmallows over the wood fire pit. Skidip! provided the club with a fresh keg of beer. We got two entries last night for the summer and fall series that brings our fleet up to 19 so far for the year.

Best Regards,

Chris
posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 6/29/2012 07:03:00 AM

Thursday, June 21, 2012

 
BYC Sailors,

Great race last night. Gordon and the RC set up a good long course for the longest daylight race of the year. Some tides and changing wind conditions made for lots of good sailing. It has come to my understanding that Big Boat cleaned the bottom of her keel between N12 and 10A. In all fairness it was low tide and I found that sand last year. Some of us made it back to the clubhouse and we fired up the grill and announced the results. We gave out first place glasses to the winners. Thanks to Roxanne for the June keg which we kicked. Skidip! will be the next beer sponsor. I hope to see more of you at the clubhouse next week.

Sail Fest is scheduled for June 30th. It is the same day as the Sag Harbor Yacht Club's John A. Ward Fourth of July Fireworks. As many of you saw in the constant contact, we are going to the club to enjoy the fireworks and will be encouraging the racers to meet and stay for the show. It is a BYO event, the grill will be available for your use. Gordon will be away for the 30th so I am looking for assistance or another race officer to handle race committee. Please contact me if you are interested.

Best Regards,

Chris


Christopher DiSunno

BYC R.C
posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 6/21/2012 04:56:00 PM

Sunday, June 17, 2012

 
Breakwater in June - Newsletter


Dear Breakwater Yacht Club Members and Friends,

There are plenty of activities happening at our club with the season going into full swing now:

Racing: The May Cup races concluded successfully and the Summer Series is now in full swing. Race Committee Chair Chris DiSunno and Gordon Ryan on the RC Boat have set challenging courses and sailors gather after the races at the clubhouse to socialize and celebrate the results. If you are interested in racing, come to the clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon, meet skippers & crew and join. The 2012 Sailfest, originally scheduled for June 2, has now been rescheduled for June 30. If you haven’t registered your boat or as crew, please contact Chris DiSunno. Race Entry forms are also available on our website.

June 30 is also the evening of the Sag Harbor Yacht Club's John A. Ward Fourth of July Fireworks. Our club house will be open for members and their guests. BYO and enjoy a beautiful evening with other members and spectacular views of the fireworks from our deck & dock, first row seating guaranteed!

Clubhouse: We have important changes here: Jack Reiser has joined us as new Club Steward taking over from Steve Novak. Steve wanted to “retire” after many years as the heart and soul of the Breakwater Clubhouse. We all are very thankful for his dedication and contribution to Breakwater and are glad that he stays around as a friend, both next door at the Sag Harbor Yacht Club and here. Please join me in wishing Steve all the best and welcoming Jack! Many of you know Jack as Breakwater member and avid sailor, former mayor of North Haven, President of the Sag Harbor Little League Baseball and landscaper on the East End. We are delighted that he has agreed to step in as our new Club Steward for a seamless transition. Come down to the clubhouse anytime and meet him or introduce yourself.

Junior Sailing 2012 is starting this week. Bruce Tait and our new head coach Blade Hovekamp have been working hard to get everything ready and in shape. They lined up a motivated group of counselors for what looks to be another great season.

High School sailing finished a successful semester with enthusiastic participants and scholastic racing activities. Those who joined us at the Open House know that we are looking for an expanded program next year and need all the support we can get from our members, parents and friends. The High Schooler’s raised more than $ 500 at the event for the High School sailing program, and have further activities planned for the fall.

Adult Sailing lessons are now available, in addition to boat privileges. Please contact Ed Osias to book you individual sailing lesson or arrange for group lessons on our Catalina - contact details and the link is on our website.

Thursday Sailing for members will start in July. Drew Clark is setting this up again to sail with members and friends on his and other boats. 9 sunset sails for members in July and August are planned, weather permitting leaving the Breakwater dock around 5:30 pm, starting in July. Further details will be on the website soon, or contact Drew directly.

And last but not least Adventure Sail 2012 will happen on July 7. Charlene Kagel and Cam Gleason are organizing this traditional Breakwater event in cooperation with the National Women’s Sailing Association: a small sailing regatta for at-risk girls ages 10-15 and their sponsors, giving these young girls the opportunity to sail and race in Sag Harbor. They still need boats and “helpers”, please see the request & details below.

Following members’ requests we now have overnight docking privileges at the BYC dock for members’ yachts only. Members please note that Breakwater is a member of the US Sailing Association, ELIYA and Boat US. Membership benefits and discounts are available to you as BYC member. Call the office for details.

If you are interested to join the Breakwater Yacht Club to participate in our activities and to support our sailing programs, please find the application form on or website www.breakwateryc.org, you can join and pay for your membership, boating and docking privileges right there. Members who haven’t renewed their 2012 membership yet are reminded to do so, renewals before June 30 carry voting rights.

Happy Fathers Day!


Olaf Neubert, Commodore, and the 2012 BYC Board of Directors
posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 6/17/2012 11:27:00 PM

Thursday, May 24, 2012

 
BYC Sailors,

Very challenging race last night! The favorable tide at the start made for quite a challenge. Everyone please take a look at Rule 30.1. which reads, "If flag I has been displayed, and any part of a boat's hull, crew, or equipment is on the coarse side of the starting line or one of its extensions during the last minute before her starting signal, she shall thereafter sail from the course side across an extension to the pre-start side before starting." This is sometimes referred to as the "round the end rule". Although, an odd way to also comply would be to sail outside the starting line crossing an extension returning to the start side then dipping entirely in the proper starting side of the line a second time and starting. Hence, round the end seems more common. Unfortunately, a second boat did not comply with this rule this series. Osprey did not properly restart and has been entered as a DSQ.

Next week is the Chili cook-off! Bring a chili and/or side and party at the club house. We will announce the race and May series tentative winners at the party.

Best Regards,

Chris
posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 5/24/2012 11:30:00 AM

Thursday, May 03, 2012

 
BYC,

After an unavoidable delay from mother nature and the subsequent readjustment of the course, which was expertly executed by the "Sweetest of Peas". We all enjoyed a great race. Fun tactics, and interesting tides…

As you all know these are unofficial results as we do not have all the 2012 PHRF certs in yet, etc.

Please excuse the extra information at the bottom of the results for the DNC's didn’t want to delete them from the program yet. However, results are as you see them, Haze, Loki, Osprey, Skidip, Swans' Way, Skoot, Buckaroo, Roxanne, Wave Equation.

Sorry for the non-appearance at the club tonight with this info. I think I'll be able to pull it off next week, too much undone on the boat setup this week and I forgot to ask the committee boat to drop of the result sheets to me. We'll get the BBQ up and running again as well. I'll speak w/ Steve and see if it will work for 5/9/2012.

Best Regards,

Chris
posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 5/03/2012 08:29:00 AM

Monday, April 23, 2012

 
Hello Skippers & Crew,

I'm sending to Joan's BYC email list for the first time so I hope this works in one shot.

May Cup begins May 2nd. Only two weeks away. I saw Gossip is in the water already, congrats. So far I've only received three entries, Loki, Wave Equation and Swans' Way. Please send entries in even if you don't yet have your PHRF. We can always adjust that later if it changes from last year. The entry form is on the website and attached along with a protest form should anyone need one. Please note the entries are to be mailed to me this year as Joan will be away for part of the month. FYI the calendar is updated on the website and

It is short notice but I'm asking those of you who can attend to come to a skipper's meeting this Wednesday at 6:30pm at BYC. I'd like to discuss changes in the NOR and SI which Joan and I will be issuing shortly. Some corrections need to be made to the NORs and SIs that I had the webmaster post on the website (sorry again Ken).

Skipper's Meeting Agenda
1) Protest Procedure
2) Antigua Barbuda Cup
3) Chaos Challenge
4) Sail Fest
5) Cruising
6) Junior involvement
7) Rules Seminar Sun 5/27 at Shelter Island Yacht Club
8) Should do something different or goofy on 6/20 (B.I. Race week).
i.e. skipper swap w/ +5 PHRF

Best Regards,

Chris

Christopher DiSunno
Breakwater Yacht Club
Race Committee Chairman
20 Bay View Avenue
East Hampton, NY 11937
631.324.3528 fax
631.804.4601 mobil
posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 4/23/2012 02:08:00 PM

 
Race Management Seminar – on Sat. May 5, the Shelter Island Yacht Club (SIYC), Eastern Long Island Yachting Association (ELIYA) and US SAILING are sponsoring a one-day Basic Race Management Seminar at the SIYC clubhouse from 8am to 5:30pm. The seminar is designed for people who have some race committee experience. The seminar will cover race committee objectives, race committee responsibilities, sailing instructions, race committee jobs, race committee equipment, and race preparations including setting the line, setting the course, finishing, post-race responsibilities and the various penalties and scoring systems. Those interested in becoming a certified US SAILING Club Race Officer must attend such a seminar and pass the associated test. The reservation form and more details are on the ELIYA (www.elisailing.org).


Racing Rules Seminar – on Sun. May 27th, 2012, SIYC/ELIYA will host a Seminar that will be presented by Jim Ryan. The location will be the Shelter Island Yacht Club (12 Chequit Ave., Shelter Island Heights – 631-749-0888). It will run from 9:30 to 11:00am. The reservation form and more details are on the ELIYA website (www.elisailing.org).

A COUPLE NEW RACES

The Sag Harbor Cup isn’t being run this year, but “Spritfest” is being renamed “Sailfest”. The ELIYA BOD’s decided that it will be included in the ELIYA CRC Series because it is open to all ELIYA boats, since it has been expanded to include non-spinnaker and spinnaker PHRF boats as well as One Design boats. It will be run on Saturday, June 2nd.


On Saturday, Aug. 18, there will be a new race on the East End - The Antigua Barbuda Challenge Cup. The organizing authority will be the Breakwater YC. The overall winner will be getting a super prize of a trip for the skipper and up to 6 crew members to Antigua Race Week (end of April 2013). It will include airfare, hotel accommodations and the use of a boat to race (entry fee of $750 included). Only boats of 22 ft. or more and an ELI-PHRF rating of 200 or less will be able to race in the Antigua Barbuda Challenge Cup. It will be a fundraiser for 2 East End charities and there will be a great party afterwards. More details will be on the ELIYA website at a later date and on the race’s website (http://www.antiguabarbudachallengecup.com/)

Yours in Sailing,


Joan Worthing


ELIYA Secretary


631-287-3205 H&W


631-283-2649 H&W


631-680-4421 cell (rarely on if I'm home)


Fax: 702-977-7303 (not a local #)

JoanWorthing@optonline.net
posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 4/23/2012 06:37:00 AM

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

 

Dear Breakwater Yacht Club Members and Friends,

Please join us for the 2012 Commissioning on April 28 from 4 – 6 pm at the clubhouse. Most of the Board members will be attending to discuss the 2012 season plans and activities. And as always please bring friends or interested parties along to see the Community Sailing Center and get involved with the club.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you at the clubhouse!

Olaf Neubert, Commodore, and the 2012 BYC Board of Directors

posted by Breakwater Yacht Club 4/17/2012 10:58:00 AM

Monday, February 06, 2012

 

HARBORFROST FIREWORKS AT THE BREAKWATER SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 5- 7 pm

Dear Breakwater Yacht Club Members and Friends,

2012 is already on the way and pretty soon we'll be out there on the water sailing again. As incoming Commodore I want to wish you all a great start to the New Year and a good season!

The BYC Board is working on an exciting schedule of activities on and off the water. To kick this off, we throw open the clubhouse for the HarborFrost fireworks on Saturday February 11, 5- 7 pm. Come and join us and bring friends and prospective members to watch the fireworks and enjoy spectacular views from our deck! Over wine and cheese introduce your friends and prospective member to the Breakwater community, meet other sailors, members and Board members, swap stories and experiences and support us with your ideas and help by signing up for any of the club committee.

The HarborFrost fireworks by Grucci starts at 6:15 pm. We all look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Olaf Neubert, Commodore, and the 2012 BYC Board of Directors

The 2012 BYC Membership renewal forms and applications are now available on our website www.breakwateryc.org. And new for 2012 you can apply for or renew your membership right there with credit card payment via PayPal.

posted by Anonymous 2/06/2012 08:10:00 AM

Saturday, February 04, 2012

 

HARBORFROST FIREWORKS
AT THE BREAKWATER SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 5- 7 pm

Dear Breakwater Yacht Club Members and Friends,

2012 is already on the way and pretty soon we’ll be out there on the water sailing again. As incoming Commodore I want to wish you all a great start to the New Year and a good season!

The BYC Board is working on an exciting schedule of activities on and off the water. To kick this off, we throw open the clubhouse for the HarborFrost fireworks on Saturday February 11, 5- 7 pm. Come and join us and bring friends and prospective members to watch the fireworks and enjoy spectacular views from our deck! Over wine and cheese introduce your friends and prospective member to the Breakwater community, meet other sailors, members and Board members, swap stories and experiences and support us with your ideas and help by signing up for any of the club committee.

The HarborFrost fireworks by Grucci starts at 6:15 pm. We all look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Olaf Neubert, Commodore, and the 2012 BYC Board of Directors

The 2012 BYC Membership renewal forms and applications are now available on our website www.breakwateryc.org. And new for 2012 you can apply for or renew your membership right there with credit card payment via PayPal.

posted by Breakwater 2/04/2012 01:42:00 PM

Friday, January 27, 2012

 
Wishing all the Friends, Family and Followers of Breakwater Yacht Club a Healthy and Happy 2012
posted by Anonymous 1/27/2012 11:35:00 AM