Babylon Yacht Club News           September 18, 2004

 

Entertainment, submitted by Paul Greco and Greg Schneller

 

 

The Afterguard Party was attended by 222 members and guests.  Our experienced (older?) members run this traditional party.  As usual, they put together a terrific party.  Thanks to our hosts, Bud & Joan St.John, Shirley Skeffington, Libby Orr, Ted & Sally Sheibler, Barry & Jill Corbett, Sue Howell, Molly Blue and Carlin DeMurias.  Also helping were the professional bartenders and others who provided homemade specialties.   In addition, what would the Afterguard party be without the banjos!

 

On August 29 88 lucky members were treated to a wonderful Beefsteak. Everyone was enjoyed a terrific Smith & Wullensky Filet Minon.  Our hosts were, Dan & Helen Kissane, Mike & Diana Srubinski, John & Shelia Spiezio, Mike & Donna Nicolosi, John & Janet Lang, Chris & Bernadette Weldon. 

 

121 members enjoyed the September 1”Adirondack” Happy Hour hosted by,  Ray & Maureen Grim, Tom & Lucille Rund, Rich & Judy Werner, Bill & Helen Ewing and Tom & Annette Bracken.

 

Upcoming parties:

 

Sept. 22, Happy Hour 630 – 830 PM   Members Only, Downstairs 

 

Sept. 25,       Party 700 – 1100   Members only,  $25  For reservations Call Greg & Mary     Schneller  587-6236 or John & Eileen Schroeder 422-5594 

 

Oct. 3, Fireside Brunch 900 – 1200   Members & Guests

 

Oct. 6, Happy Hour 630 – 830 PM    Members Only, Downstairs

 

Oct. 9, Big Band Party 700 – 1100 PM   Members & Guests

 

 

Regatta - Pete Capitain and Doug Williamson

Women’s Championship        Saturday, September 4th

Saturday’s race was a pleasant experience for all involved.  The winds started out low but built to seven knots for a competitive series. 

Four Corinthians sailed the course in pre-race activities.  Through their interests, the women’s championship happened for the first time since 1988.  As a point of interest, the crew for the 1988 winner was the winner of the 2004 women’s championship.

It was a great experience for all as patrol boats turned into coaching boats and experienced crew turned into coaches.  Many thanks to Dave Hyer, Charlie Smith,  Bob Grover, Aileen Eppig, Ken Goodwin, and Chris.  We all enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers in the boat yard, prepared by Scott Broderick.  Many thanks to Paul Steinberg for his “instant replay” photography that was appreciated by all participants.

Corinthians
Merritt, Tracy & Charlotte & Olivia
Broderick, Bernadette, Paul, &Joseph
Weldon, Bernadette & Josh
Haedrich, Joan & Mary

 

The results of the Women’s Championship are-
1st Place            Grover, Michelle & Jimi
2nd Place           Guarino, Trudy & Lizzie
3rd Place           Goodwin, Debbie & Chris
4th Place            Merritt, Tracy & Charlotte & Olivia
Full results are on the website.

Men’s Championship Sunday, September 5th

Compared to Saturday, Sunday’s wind was honkin...just perfect for the men. 

The Patrol Boat this day (Larry Schaeffer with Aileen Eppig) was more actively engaged in search and rescue rather than coaching.  Hot dogs and cheeseburgers were, again, a hit in the boatyard.  Somehow, they deserve sauerkraut too, the women are investigating this.

The results of the Men’s Championship are-
1st Place            Ken Goodwin &Lauren
2nd Place           Jim Glynn & Emma
3rd Place           Jack Morgan & Jarred Fifield
Full results are on the website.

Louis Orr Invitational            Sunday, September 12th

With eight non-spins and six spins, we had a nice run into Bay Shore and back.

The Race Committee boat was JAZZ, courtesy of Paul Steinberg, with Ed Miller, and Bob and Eileen Madocks officiating.  Thanks again to Paul for photographs of the individual participants.

Another excellent food spread by Sandralee Capitain, Linda Devine, Eileen Madocks, and Peggy Williamson.  Libby Orr presented the trophies for the race, worthy of a fitting memorial to Louis Orr.

The results of the Louis Orr Invitational are-
Non – Spinnaker
1st Place         Jerry Dunnells            Chanson
2nd Place        John Davis                 Dragon Fly
3rd Place        Dave Caporale          Quetzal

Spinnaker
1st Place         Paul Rendich             Clipper
2nd Place        Jack Morgan             Ceol na Mara
3rd Place        Aileen Eppig              Brokher
Full results are on the website.

BYC – SBCC Challenge Cup            September 18th

The remnants of Hurricane IVAN to the west and south do not keep this group off the water... common sense does.  The southeast winds Saturday morning clocked around to the Northeast and picked up to 30+ knot winds.  The consensus to call the race was greeted by both frustration and relief. 

Frustrated mariners Marty O’Connell (Kickin’ Back - BYC) with a boat load of ‘refugees’ took off after Krzystof Bogdan (Spirit - SBCC) and his Polish contingent for a spirited race to the Red 6 and back, to win the cannon round at the finish.  The ‘refugees’ were asked to produce papers to get back on the dock (and to hit the beer cooler).  All mariners made the best of the situation.

Upcoming Races:

To be Rescheduled-                 BYC – SBCC Challenge Cup
Sunday September 26-             BYC Corinthian , First Gun – 1300, nonspin..
Sunday October 10-                 BYC Corinthian , First Gun – 1300, nonspin..

Please watch the Web site for all race schedules and changes!

 

 

Club hours for when school starts will be as follows:

 

                 Club:  Mon.-Thurs.  3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

                           Saturday         8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

                           Sunday           8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

 

            These are the hours when staff will be on duty.  If any adult member wants to utilize the Club prior to staff arrival, arrangements can be made with the manager.

 

            Some people have asked about purchasing Club fleeces. There will be a sign up sheet in the manager’s office if you are interested. If you can’t get down to the BYC please call the office. An order will be placed by Friday September 24th.

 

 

Bass Tournament:

 
In 2003 we had 15boats participate in the annual BYC inshore/offshore fishing
Tournament and look forward to another successful year
 
There will be a change to the dates for the bass tournament. The captains meeting will be the night before--that way we will have a more accurate count as to who will fish.
 
Mark these dates on the calendar:
 
FRIDAY OCT 29:                  8 pm captains meeting
SATURDAY OCT 30           Tournament-6am to 3pm--refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the event.
 
We encourage non fishing people to come down and see all the fish we're going to catch!
 
Please call Rod Bisson if you can’t make the Captain’s meeting @ 631 220-0307 or 893-3474
 

 

NOTE FROM THE COMMODORE:

 

I have membership cards for those members who need them. We are members of Yachting Club of America and have reciprocity at other member clubs. You will need the cards to take advantage of this privilege.

 

The website of this organization, to see if there is yacht club in the area you visit is:

www.yachtingclubofamerica.net  or www.ycaol.com

 

 

The Babylon Yacht Club would like to thank Jane Garvey for her thoughtful and generous gift to the club - the ramp at the entrance.  It has made it much easier for many people to enter the club.  Thanks are in order to Steve Fontana for providing design specifications and renderings for the size and placement of the ramp

 

The annual meeting takes place on Wednesday, October 13th at 8:00 PM. This meeting is formal in nature. The heads of the club committees will give reports and the membership will elect the Board for 2005. A nominating committee is elected to propose the Board for 2006. Enclosed with this newsletter is a proxy for your vote on the Board that the nominating committee proposed for 2005. Please fill it out and return to the Club’s secretary if you will not make the meeting to cast your vote in person.

 

                                                  

 

 

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