Vernon Yacht Club
Tiller Topics
Pub. Mail Agreement No.40650589
Return Undeliverable Canadian Mail to:
Vernon Yacht Club
7919 Okanagan Landing Road
Vernon, BC V1H 1H1
Delivery Address:
October 2014
ISIDE THIS ISSUE:
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Executive Report
Page 3
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Page 4
⇒
Reports
Page 5
⇒
Nominations Notice
Page 6
⇒
Reports
Page 7-8
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Pig Roast
Page 9
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Member Classifieds
Page 10-11
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Rib Off
Page 12-13
⇒
This and That
Page 14
⇒
Fishing Derby
Page 15
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Reports
Page 16
⇒
Gangplank Hours / Menu
Page 17
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Vernon Power & Sail Squadron
Page 18
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Automated External Defibrillators Info
Page 19
⇒
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue
Page 20
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Crossword
Page 21
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Reports
Page 22-23
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Calendar
Page 24
Annual General Meeting
October 28, 2014
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VERNON YACHT CLUB 2013—2014 EXECUTIVE
7919 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1H1
Ph:250-545-5518 Fax: 250-545-0388: Email: office@vernonyachtclub.com: www.vernonyachtclub.com
Name
Position
Email: ...@vernonyachtclub.com
Mike Thomas
Commodore
Commodore@vernonyachtclub.com
Ron Heuman
Vice Commodore
vice-commodore@vernonyachtclub.com
Craig Williams
Rear Commodore
rear-commodore@vernonyachtclub.com
Karol King
Staff Captain
staff-captain@vernonyachtclub.com
Al Cuttriss
Fleet Captain
fleet-captain@vernonyachtclub.com
Patrick Lett
Treasurer
treasurer@vernonyachtclub.com
Pamela Miller
Secretary
secretary@vernonyachtclub.com
VACANT
Past Commodore
VACANT
Debbra Butler—Publicity
Director 2 year
publicity@vernonyachtclub.com
Norman Bryan—Membership
Director 2 year
membership@vernonyachtclub.com
Larry Gilchuk
Director 2 year
properties-director@vernonyachtclub.com
Rex Landis
Director 1 year
director@vernonyachtclub.com
Gerald Gustafson
Director 1 year
entertainment@vernonyachtclub.com
VACANT
Director 2 year
VACANT
CLUB CONTACTS
VYC Contacts
Email: …@vernonyachtclub.com
Website: www.vernonyachtclub.com
Reciprocal Clubs
Email
Martin Gerard – WKYC Commordore
myfun@shaw.ca
Brian Jamieson – WKYC V-Commodore
bjamieson@shaw.ca
Marnie Williamson –
Office Manager
Jay Langton—Bar Manager
office@...
Terry Jaggers – WKYC Staff Cap’n
Mercnut48@shaw.ca
gangplank@...
Kathy Gabelhei – WKYC Office Mgr.
wkyc@westkelownayactclub.com
Corrine Kirton—Kitchen Manager
gangplank@...
Shannon Gall – KYC
Shannongall16@gmail.com
Brian Wilkey – SYC Commordore
bwwilkey@telus.net
Housekeeping TBA
Marc Coderre - SYC House Director
mlcoderre@shaw.ca
Ken Smith—Maintenance
maintenance@...
John Fitzgerald – SYC V. Commodore
Jonny.fitzgerald@gmail.com
Rebecca Phillips—Tiller Topics
tiller@...
Harvey Ryll – PYC
mryll@live.ca
Important Notice to All Members:
If you access the clubhouse with your key card and are confronted with the alarm going off while you are inside, please follow this
procedure: Re-swipe your card at either entrance. Then call the security company and identify yourself and have them cancel the
alarm. The phone number is posted at both entrances. If you fail to do this, the Club can be billed up to $150. Your cooperation is
greatly appreciated.
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COMMODORE’S REPORT
Mike Thomas
Hello readers.
Annual General Meeting:
First of all, at our last board meeting, your Executive set the date for our upcoming Annual General Meeting. The date is Tuesday, October 28th. which is
roughly a month sooner than previous AGM's. If you attended this annual meeting
last year, you will likely remember that the voters approved a change in the date
of our fiscal year end from the end of October to the end of September. According
to our By-laws, the Annual General Meeting must be held no later than November
30 each year which means that the AGM can be held on October 28. The thinking
behind this change, is that we are now able to hold this important meeting before many of our members would normally leave for warmer destinations. Now, many of these folks are able to attend, vote and be a part of the decisions
which will be made which govern the management and future of our Club. Please do your best to attend.
Sail Boat:
We recently purchased a 14 foot sail boat for the use of any of our members who would like to try sailing. I know some
of you are power boaters, but if you have a secret desire to try sailing, you are welcome to sign out this boat and give it
a try.[We promise not to tell anyone that you did]. The boat is naturally available to any of our members who would
like to take their children and grand children out for a sail and expose them to the joys of sailing at a level they can understand. If you prefer, we can find a qualified sailor to take you out. We are looking to acquire a few more such boats
with the possible development of a junior sailing fleet.
Automated External Heart Defibrillator:
We extend our sincere thanks to members Annette and Vick Romaszewski for their extreme generosity as well as the
funds contributed by our Captains Care Club. Thanks to them, we have two Automated External Heart Defibrillators
available to treat situations resulting in possible cardiac arrest. Also thanks to member Ciy Young who has volunteered
to coordinate the basic training required to render treatment with these life saving devices. Anyone at our Club who
experiences a life threatening cardiac event will now have a better chance of survival while waiting for the arrival of
Paramedic intervention.
Pig Roast: Our recent annual pig roast was a resounding, sold-out success as always and we are very grateful for the
many visitors from our neighbouring clubs to the South, our members, volunteers and staff whose selfless dedication
guaranteed the event's success. [The names of these wonderful people will be disclosed by some of the other submissions in this issue] By the way, we should also thank Past Commodore Bob McElroy whose decision it was to hold the
first ever pig roast back in 1992. So here it is 2014 and this event has become a tradition which dates back 22 years.
That's what we call successful event!!
Here we are in the month of September and while the afternoons are still warm and the evenings are cool, we know
that our boating season is winding down. There will not be a Fall clean-up but we will soon be announcing the date for
boat lift day as well as the date when we turn off the water to the docks in preparation for winter. Meanwhile, we have
decided on dates for a special Thanksgiving Dinner and even though Halloween falls on October 31st which coincides
with our usual steak and salmon Friday, if will be all the more enjoyable with Boogie Nights providing the dance music
and costumes are encouraged. I am sure Corinne and Carol have some ideas for some additional menu items which
will be announced shortly. We should also watch for the date of the Sailors Wind-up Party.
That's it for now. Be sure to enjoy the fine weather as long as possible and we hope to see many of you at the Club.
Regards,
Mike Thomas, Commodore.
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NOTICE OF VERNON YACHT CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Location:
Vernon Yacht Club main lounge
Agenda:
Directors’ reports for 2014
Financial statement for 2014
Proposed budget for 2015
Special Resolutions:
Motion to replace the West concrete breakwater.
Motion to approve financing for the replacement of the West concrete
breakwater.
Motion to build an addition onto the South corner of the kitchen.
Motion to increase the amount of the in-house account.
Motion to amend By-Laws Part 3, Section 16 and Part 12, Section 70 to
allow email distribution to members with the right to vote, of the notice
of a general meeting or an extraordinary meeting.
Motion to award a life membership
Election of the Executive for 2015
Member of the year award
Please Note:
All nominations for VYC Executive must be delivered to VYC office no later than
midnight, October 7, 2014.
Thank you,
Mike Thomas, Commodore, Vernon Yacht Club
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VICE COMMODORE’S REPORT
Ron Heuman
Wow! September is such a beautiful month, lovely water conditions
and breathable air. Such is the
beauty of the four seasons.
I
never understand why folks like to
leave such a paradise, and miss the
VYC fall/winter fun activities!
As the 2013-2014 Executive year
ends with the AGM, I must say it
has been a pleasure to serve on the
VYC Executive these past two
years. This year has been very rewarding working with the Long
Term Planning Committee. Notably we put forward a timely and
comprehensive document which is
greatly assisting the Executive to
develop a new budget based on
ideas put forward by the VYC membership. Also, I am pleased to say
that I have served the Club for 5
years on the Executive as well contributing on other committees during my 19 years of membership. In
that regard, I would like to express
my thanks to fellow VYC Executive
Members and all members in general for your continual encouragement and support. Most Fun!
Nomination Committee: Commodore Mike has assigned me to form
the Nomination Committee to find
Regular VYC Members to serve on
the 2014/2015 Executive Committee. The Club has realised significant Clubhouse upgrades this past
season and now must find leadership in improving our marina, specifically the breakwater and ‘C’
Dock. Please consider letting your
name stand to be part of the
Remember: that we are in an ab- growth and development of our
breviated Fiscal Year, 11 months, great Vernon Yacht Club.
as we now end on September 30th. October is looming to be another
Consequently, our AGM will be Oc- fantastic time at our Club. There
tober 28th this year, as we try to will be many super days on the waget a quorum present. Please mark ter, the sailors may even get some
your calendar and be in atten- Sunday winds, and the wonderful
winter sports are just around the
dance.
corner. Enjoy!
"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with your might. Put your whole
soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803-1882, Essayist, Lecturer, and Poet
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REAR COMMODORE’S REPORT
Craig Williams
As the end of the 2014 boating season draws closer and you’re making mental list
of all you have to do to put your boat away for yet another winter, please note
that the water on the docks and the sanitary pump-out will be available only until
Sunday October 19, 2014, after which both will be shut down.
Please be sure to disconnect and drain your water hoses to avoid damage from freezing to both the water spigot and your hose and to make it easier and faster for Ed Kinnear and Ken Smith while they are
blowing out the water lines. The VYC does not assume any responsibility for damage to your personal
water hoses.
Work for the year on the log breakwater is now complete with a total of 5 sections having had new cedar logs added to replace the worst of the old fir logs increasing floatation and then rebundled with
new cables to hold them more securely together. There is still work to do on this breakwater but that
will wait until after our upcoming AGM to be held Tuesday October 28, 2014 we will be seeking direction from the Membership about replacing the west floating concrete breakwater, so be sure to attend
and provide your input.
Repairs continue on the damage done to our floating concrete breakwater by the wind storm of July
19th, our Invasion weekend, reinforcing the need to make it a priority to replace this existing structure.
Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Members Ed Kinnear, John Bennett and Dwayne Blaeser on Saturday
September 20th, the last of our 37 mooring buoys have now been inspected for the year. Two of the 5
buoys at Fintry north had to have their anchor chains replaced as did 2 of the 6 buoys at Forestry, one
of which had to be retrieved from the beach after breaking free from the old chain being worn too thin.
It is imperative that these buoys are inspected annually to ensure their viability for safety reasons and
to reduce our liability exposure as a Club. I have heard some Club’s have been spending in excess of
$500 per buoy per year to have their buoys inspected and maintained by a commercial service, whereas
it costs us less than $50 per buoy each year thanks to the volunteer efforts of a small group of dedicated Members and our Club boat.
Every spring work begins all over again inspecting each one of our buoys and replacing anchor chains
and shackles where necessary. If you’ve never done so, please consider putting your name forward to
help out even for just one Saturday to help out whether you dive or not, extra hands are also needed
on the surface.
Keep and eye out for the start of some long overdue improvements to “C” Dock later this year.
Craig Williams
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“Use what talents you posses: The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except
those that sang best”
Henry Van Dyke, 1852—1933, Clergyman and Author
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Rex Landis
I put forward a
request for the
“Pig Roast” Barbeque to acquire a new stainless
hood and repairs and for it to
stay in place and also for a new
barbeque for the upper deck.
The executive voted on these
items and agreed to a budget.
tenance vinyl planks. 3 flooring
contractors have submitted
quotes and the planning has begun.
The staining of the lakeside deck
will be done by the end of September and the underground
sprinkler systems are all in place
There are new maintenance re- and working in 3 zones. The
pair forms in place to keep track sprinkler systems are all on timof maintenance work and inven- ers for most efficient use.
tory. The executive carried a motion on starting the use of these
The downstairs lounge flooring forms commencing September
will be replaced with easy main- 10th.
“ It is the willingness of people to give themselves over and above the demand of the job that distinguishes the great from the merely adequate.”
Peter Drucker, 1909—2005, Management Consultant, Author
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Wow what a party!!!! I think all our guest’s had a
great time. I would like to give a big thank you to
all our volunteers & bar staff, Jay & Chanel &
kitchen staff Corinne, Carol & our dishwashers Millie and Mitsy for their great work. Now I will try to
name all our volunteers but should I forget someone please don't be offended, every volunteer effort is truly appreciated. Jerry & Cheryl Gautrea,
Karol & Dave King, Norm & Sandra Bryan, Rex &
Sharon Landis, Cy & Susan, Fritze Leutgeb, Grant,
Ken Smith, Cheryl, Millie Entwert, and Bob Montguire for supervising the carving of the pig. Thanks
to my wife Annie for all her support and help!! I
would like to thank Mike & Jill Thomas for the use
of their trailer during the roasting of the pig. A
great big thank you to all, for without your help it
would not be possible to put on an event this big.
Gerald Gustafson
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Members Classified Ads - Free Classified Ads.
Drop your ad off at the Club or e-mail to tiller@vernonyachtclub.com
Ads will be posted for the duration of four months. (Inform the editor if you would like to renew.)
5 HP HONDA LONGLONGLEG OUTBOARD
MOTOR
Low hours, runs well, leg serviced
Gas tank and tools, manual included
Asking $700 – 1 grand less than current dealer’s sale price!
Call David Jones
(250) 542-2129 or 309-3017
10' Bombard Tropik, Inflatable Rigid Boat
Hypalon tubes, Inflatable keel, Marine plywood transom and removable floor boards,
rated for up to 10hp, comes with oars, foot
pump and storage bag. No leaks or patches,
great shape. Asking $1050.00 OBO
Phone Rob at 250 306 0296
Fully refurbished 1978 Schock Santana 30
Racer/Cruiser - $20,000
This boat located in Vancouver has been meticulously
updated. With all new Halyards, all new lines, new mast
head with new pulleys. The new Yamaha diesel has less
than 300 hours on it and runs fantastic. The galley has a
brand new low pressure alcohol stove and new pressure
water system. There is a large ice box and plenty of storage for all your needs. There is a holding tank with a
macerator pump with a hand pump head.
Most avionics are all new in the 2 last years. VHF radio,
Standard Horizon GPS, Wind, depth, and speed. CD
player and inverter were also installed in 2010. All lights
were replaced with efficient LED ones and most of the
boat was rewired also. There are 2 new batteries installed in 2010.
Sails, new Main in 2010 and furling genoa May 2012, 1
Spinnakers , 150, 110, and a storm sail.
Rigging, the Mast was removed and refurbished in 2010,
new boom 2010, new rodkicker 2010, new Harkin furler
2010.
Brand new epoxy bottom 2013, new Anti fowling paint
2013, new hull paint 2013, new deck paint 2013.
Contact: Doug Flemming - 250-308-9016
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Members Classified Ads - Free Classified Ads.
Drop your ad off at the Club or e-mail to tiller@vernonyachtclub.com
Ads will be posted for the duration of four months. (Inform the editor if you would like to renew.)
"""""""""Velocity is for Sale"""""""""
29' Hughes Sailboat
Recent Marine Survey
Well Equipped for easy sailing and overnights.
8HP-High Thrust 4 cyc. Yamaha/ Electric Motor + 20 Amp
Alternator-remote control
Electric start and Tilt
2 Mains
3 Jibs
1 Spinnaker
One Main sail cover and one Furled jib cover
Dodger
Dodger Side Panels with zippers
Cockpit Sun cover that zips onto dodger
Large Boom Cover 9x15
Many many extras- 40watt Sound System.Outdoor/
Indoor Speakers
ICOM VHF Radio
Raymarine Auto Pilot
Navman Knot Meter
Solar Cabin Top-Fan
Asking 12,500.00
Please call to view or for further information
S./D. Richardson 250-542-6945
Tanver 26 Sailboat For Sale
Specs Name 'Scotch Mist' Moored @ VYC in slip
D35.loa 26'4",lwl 22'6", beam 8'8"
displacement 4350 lbs, ballast 1950 lbs.
Sails main ,self furling head sail, new spinniker
[never used]
10 hp yamaha outboard, tandem trailer.
$16000.00
Contacts Glenn Hermanson at
ph 250-558-2991, Email ggherm@shaw.ca
Important Notice to All Members:
If you access the clubhouse with your key card and are confronted with the alarm going off while you are inside,
please follow this procedure: Re-swipe your card at either entrance. Then call the security company and identify yourself
and have them cancel the alarm. The phone number is posted
at both entrances. If you fail to do this, the Club can be billed
up to $150. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
NOTICE
Anyone wishing to file a complaint about the
volunteer efforts of others are welcome to
do so in person.
Please visit the complaint
department located at corner
of
Quityerwhining
Street and Crammit Avenue.
Thank you.
From $10 — $12 each! Check out the VYC Store!
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Rib Off Repo
The Rib- Off / AED fund raiser, was a great success. Thanks to the members
that donated items for the silent auction, as well as the Master Chefs that
turned out a feast second to none. We had over 100 people attend, and had
a great turn out from our neighbors from KYC, SYC, and PLYC.
We would like to thank the following people for their donations:
Myrna-Lee and Barry Stack
Don and Bev Wheler
Denise Dobie
Rex Landis, Bob Landis
Peggy Paziuk
Okanagan Restoration
Norm Bryan, Lorne Davis
Debbie Kinnear
Sunset Systems
Ron Heuman
Lorraine Ladan
Acklands Grainger
Susan and Rob Mathews
Jim Wilkins
Sweet Caroline’s Bakery
Greg Larson and Brenda Cocker
Al and Michele Short
Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
Keith and Cory Danielson
Gord Wiffen and Lisa Lauzon
Bourbon Street Bar and Grill
Don and Lori Bell
And also from our staff, Marnie Williamson, and Jay Langton.
The night started off with the Chefs, cooking their ribs on the BBQ, at a fantastic rate, they were heckling each
other on, and maybe a few swear words may have been brought forward. After the great meal was devoured, which
included Katie Montguires homemade bake beans, and Angela Romaszewski;s homemade deserts, the Judges sat
down and analyzed the Ribs. The outcome was a tie. After last year, the females won, and I guess they still retain the
title., but all the Chef`s got a Master Chef Apron. Chef`s Susan Mathews, Cynthia Fox, Gerry Gautreau, and Gerald
Gustafson, along with their Sous Chef's Dennis Dobie, Pam Story, Cheryl Gautreau, and Annie Gustafson. Then the
special live entertainment hit the stage. Ron Spence from KYC, Norm Enns, Lawrence Johnson, along with Lawrence's
friend Blair from Penticton, entertained the group until the lights were dimmed. Fantastic music guys!
There was one big surprise. Vic and Annette Romaszewski announced
that they would be donating a defibrillator to the Club, so VYC will have
two AED's,(Thanks to Ciy Young's research and recommendations); one
for the clubhouse and one for the docks. Thank you Vic and Annette!
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Rib Off Repo
We would also like to thank the volunteers, Barry Stack, Vivian
Smith, Rex Landis, Annette Romaszewski, Jill and Mike Thomas, and
all the staff, Jay, Chanel, Corrine, and Carol.
Fundraising breakdown:
Auction:
$2,233.00
50/50:
$263.00
Dinner:
$1,000.00
Total:
$3,496.00
Next year, we are going to have a Chili Cook off early spring, with
Rib Off in August. So get your Chili recipe's fine tuned for the spring.
Again thanks to all that attended the Rib Off. It was a great success,
and lets hope that we never have to use the AED's.
Ken Smith
Chair C.C.C.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Norm Bryan
I would like to take the time to thank all new regular and associate members that have joined the Vernon
Yacht Club in 2014. Please don’t forget that as regular or associate members you can also be a volunteer.
It has been a busy summer at the Club, with many different events to come and enjoy. Our ongoing events
are the Friday night steak or salmon dinners, Sunday brunches, Wednesday hamburger nights and Thursday
night Ladies nights (phone Club to check time and dates).
I would also like to thank our Office Manager Marnie, Bar Manager Jay and Chanel, Kitchen Manager
Corinne and Carol and also our Maintenance person Ken. Thanks also to our 2014 Executive Members who
volunteer many hours to make your Club a success. Remember, you make your Club great by the support
you offer.
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow you have to put up with the rain”
Dolly Parton
Singer, Songwriter and Business Woman
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A Message from
Your Office Manager
Marnie...
⇒
Snowbirds—Reminder to prepay your 2015
dues before you fly South. Call Marnie to
discuss.
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Office is open Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 – 2:30.
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Please remember to forward a copy of your boat
insurance renewal to the VYC office.
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If you are not receiving the weekly “GangPlank
News” I could be I do not have a current email address. Please email office@vernonyachtclub.com to
update
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Gangplank Fall hours start October 1, 2014. Closed
Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Free Safe Boating Guide!
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Kelowna Winter Fishing Derby
Okanagan Lake
Catch and Release
Sunday, October 26, 2014
1st Place - $2000
2nd Place - $1000
3rd Place - $500
Plus there will be 5 - $100 Cash Prizes throughout the day
Tickets are for the Winter Derby are $50 plus GST. Every participant MUST
have a ticket purchased and be registered.
You can also pay by cheque.
Each ticket is $52.50 ($50 plus GST)
Payable to Powerhouse Media Ltd.
#1503 - 1160 Sunset Dr.
Kelowna, BC V1Y-9P7
All cheques must be received by October 24th, 2014
HAHA!
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Whether a sailboat, powerboat, seadoo or kayak…
ok, the kayaks are off the hook here BUT for the rest of us …!
Please be mindful of your speed coming and going from the VYC basin. For
the safety of the members coming and going from their slips and protection
of the boats that are effected by the wake please slow to a crawl. The
extra minute it will take to get in or out of the basin could be the deciding
factor in the enjoyment of a fellow member visiting the docks.
FLEET CAPTAIN’S REPORT
Al Cuttriss
IMPORTANT NOTICE WINTER BOAT STORAGE
All vessels and trailers stored on club property MUST be registered, and tagged prior to storage.
storage
Fill out required form as complete as possible
Forms are available on the wall by the lower door or by the ramp going upstairs.
Submit completed form to the office or put in the slot in the office door.
All boats with trailers must be parked on the East side of the property.
Please park within 3 feet of your neighbours.
Any boats requiring cradles or blocks must be parked on the West side
of the property but keep northwest areas clear for Crane Day in November
If we cannot identify a vessel or trailer, they will be towed at the
owner’s expense.
Thank you for your cooperation
Your Fleet Captain
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WELCOME TO THE GANG PLANK PUB
FOOD SERVICE Available:
Wednesday: Wing Night
5:00 - 9:00
Friday: Steak or Salmon Night
6:00 - 9:00
Saturday: Soup & Bun/Sandwich
12:00 - 3:00
Sunday: Brunch
10:00 - 1:00
MENU Prices:
Chicken wings-for 10 Wednesday:
$ 5.00
Sandwich Saturday:
$ 5.50
Soup & Bun Saturday:
$ 4.50
Soup & Sandwich Saturday:
$ 7.95
Steak or Salmon Friday:
$ 15.00
Sunday Brunch
$ 11.25
(Take out Soup and/or Sandwich available on Saturday)
Burgers beef/chicken/veggie
$5.00
Dry Garlic Ribs
$5.00
Chicken wings (10)
$5.00
Chicken fingers
$5.00
Chicken Caesar
$8.95
Nachos
$8.95
Fries & Gravy
$3.00
Smokies
$3.95
Hot Dogs
$2.95
GST included
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CPS News
October, 2014
Vernon Power & Sail
The Power Squadron—your life-long learning resource for
Seamanship and Marine Navigation courses
for the recreational boater!
Boating Essentials - our newest course!
Already got your PCOC? Then you’re ready to take the next step!
Boating Essentials takes up where PCOC training left off. Additional
and more detailed information on anchoring, ’Rules of the Road’ and
on Marine Aids to Navigation. Introduction to Marine Navigation
skills, including chart reading and interpretation, plotting your course
and finding the safest route!
Join us for 5 sessions over three weeks, on Monday and Thursday
evenings for 2½ - 3 hours each , commencing September 22, 25, 29,
October 2 and 6, 2014.
Register on line at www.boatingcourses.ca/cities/Vernon, or call
Simo at (250) 542-5525.
Then you need one of these!
Got one of these?
The Maritime Radio Course
The course leads to the VHF Marine Radio operators certification, the ROC(M), which is legally
required to operate a VHF Radio on the water. The course will be presented on Tuesday evening and a full-day Saturday session. Join us September 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, plus October 4, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Vernon Yacht Club. Register on-line
www.boatingcourses.ca/cities/Vernon, or call Doug at 250-549-5117.
Saving Boaters’ Lives Begins in the Classroom !
Take a Safe Boating Course From CPS.
Please contact Simo at 250-542-5525 for course information.
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Yacht Club members
call for special rates!
All available at your VYC Store
ALERT - FIRST AID INFORMATION
Look for these new signs in the Clubhouse, there is now
one on each floor to sigify the location of the two Automated External Defibrillators the VYC now owns…
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Indoor / outdoor storage
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Winterize / summerize
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Boat detailing
⇒
Maintenance and fiberglass repair
…thanks to the incredible generosity of Vic and Annette
Romaszewski donating one to the VYC and the other being
purchased by the Captain’s Care Club from proceeds
raised at the 2014 Annual Rib-Off.
Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the locations of
these two units but do not attempt to open or tamper
with either of the units unless and only unless there is an
emergency demanding the use of one and you have been
trained in its operation or you have been instructed to do
so by someone who is so trained.
250-558-0710
Once an initial group of Members have been formally
trained in the operation of these units informal training
sessions will be held on a regular basis to ensure the
knowledge is as wide spread as possible.
Any questions please contact Ken Smith
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Look Up!
Find and circle all of the items that you might see when you look upward.
The remaining 24 letters spell an additional item you might see.
⇒ Airplane
⇒ Big Dipper
⇒ Birds
⇒ Blimp
⇒ Blue Sky
⇒ Chimney Smoke
⇒ Clouds
⇒ Comet
⇒ Drone
⇒ Fireworks
⇒ Galaxy
⇒ Haze
⇒ Helicopter
⇒ Hot Air Balloon
⇒ Jet Exhaust
⇒ Jupiter
⇒ Kite
⇒ Lightening
⇒ Mars
⇒ Mercury
⇒ Meteor
Shower
⇒ Moon
⇒ Planets
⇒ Power lines
⇒ Rainbow
⇒ Satellite
⇒ Saturn
⇒ Skydiver
⇒ Skyscraper
⇒ Skywriting
⇒ Smog
⇒ Solar Eclipse
⇒ Stars
⇒ Street Light
⇒ The Sun
⇒ Treetop
⇒ Universe
⇒ Venus
"Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance."
Eckhart Tolle, Author
$12 Women's tank top
$20 Mens T-shirt
$3 Lanyard
$16 Baseball Cap
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MINUTES SUMMARY
~Pamela Miller~
It’s been a super busy summer with the latest “Pig Roast” event topping it off. There were 12 guest boats according to
our Fleet Captain Al Cuttriss who thanked Rex Landis (House & Grounds), Norm Bryan (Membership) and Ken Smith
(Maintenance) for their help. There was a mysterious incident surrounding dowsing the Barbeque flames, there is now a
new Pig Roast Bbq hood in the works and there are still some snazzy $10 Pig Roast T-shirts for those who missed one.
Our 2014 AGM will feature reports from all our Executive Members on the many items accomplished in 2014. It has been
exceptional working with this board. I really enjoy the variety, the skill level, the comradery and experiencing how each
member participates in brainstorming to come up with solutions to our numerous challenges and projects.
2014 saw more events than recent years with Debbra Butler (Public Relations) and Karol King (Staff Captain) adding a series of Ladies Nights that attracted many of Vernon’s ladies and businesses that had never been to the Club. Their expertise and presence added so much to our board and the Club events and I appreciate these two immensely.
Our Commodore, Mike Thomas, led this team with respect, eloquence and wisdom and was always thoughtful of others…
especially when meetings went on a bit and we starting getting thirsty. Cheers and thank you Mike!
Vice Commodore, Ron Heuman and a few very committed members implemented the Long Term Planning Committee
and I admire Ron for always choosing the at times arduous but necessary projects most people would not take on.
Pat Lett, our Treasurer makes things happen and explains how with reason and precision. If we’re stuck on a decision he
knows our way out.
Craig Williams, VYC Rear Commodore, is prepared, organized and knows more than most of us yet always takes the time
to hear all input before weighing in. Being a sailor too, I have the privilege of seeing Craig more often than other executives.
Our Fleet Captain, Al Cuttriss, is the go-to guy for all things regarding moorage and boating; he’s fair, excellent and runs a
tight ship.
Norm Bryan our Membership Director is keeping excellent track of incoming members and Larry Gilchuk (Docks Director)
is keeping our docks and breakwater maintained while keeping the executive entertained. Thanks for the fun Larry!
Rex Landis is our newest Director assigned to House and Grounds and he has accomplished tonnes in his short time with
us. You will soon see new flooring on the lower level and he is in charge of the barbeque upgrades to name a few.
Gerald Gustafson our Entertainment Director was behind the huge success of the “Pig Roast” and is the person to contact
if you’d like one of those spunky T-shirts! Thank you to all the great staff and volunteers at VYC and thank you Rebecca
for publishing this Tiller Topics for us.
Between racing sailboats out of Kelowna and long work days I have not made it to my Club very much this year yet when I
do the atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff and volunteers do such a great job! I would also like to thank Terry
Rudersdorfer for his expertise, help and support transitioning to the new website. I couldn’t have done it without you.
My 2014 highlight was helming the Women’s Race night series for the first time and helming a boat at the Women’s Regatta against our Vernon Yacht Club 1st Place boat, Carol Craske & crew on “Captivator”! Thank you all for a fun year!
Pamela Miller
“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves”
James Barrie 1852—1933, Author
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GangPlank Gossip
Jay and Corrine
September is the absolute best time
on Lake Okanagan for Reflection...because the boat wake is less.
We are so blessed to have family,
friends and co -workers revelling in
our bounty. And let me tell you there
has been a lot of R+R.
have done a fantastic job lately with
Millie Interwerp going above and beyond...and she isn't even a member
this year! Thanks Millie, your VYC family is rooting for you all the way! Bev
and Don Whelan deserve honorable
mention for helping out on three recent weekends. Bev has been so excited to volunteer because her hard
work has cured her insomnia. Who
knew? All Corinne and I ever do is lose
sleep because of VYC. Ha!
Bourbon Street gift certificate that
Terry Moorhouse won. That was paying it forward because Kelli and Terry
were extremely generous on their donation for prizes. Maybe we should
call it the ORO (Okanagan Restoration
Open) next year?
Upcoming events for October has a
family Thanksgiving turkey dinner on
Sat. 11 and a steak or salmon BBQ on
Halloween Friday. Costumes are encouraged and your $20 ticket includes
The last event to reflect on was the dinner and DJ dance.
Lake Okanagan Resort golf/boat adventure. It was a spectacular day on Gangplank fall hours (4-8 pm) comthe lake. Twenty two lucky soles mence Oct 1 with Sept. 30 being the
lunched on the Terrace overlooking a final Taco Tuesday. Wing Wednesday
vista the rest of the world envies. starts Oct 1, the last burger night Sept
Then we donned our hiking boots and 24.
pruned trees while hitting a little
white ball around a park. The day was See you at the Gangplank for more
complete with Carol's lip smacking rib R+R, where everyone knows your
dinner complemented with Davison name...we even have a Cliff and
corn and Ringo En peach cobler. In Norm...
addition to the case of wine given out
The small cadre of go to volunteers for prizes, Rick Reichelt donated a Cheers, Corinne and Jay
First off, Gerald and Annie Gustafson
with their buds Jerry and Cheryl Gautreau pulled off a porky Pig Roast second to none. We think it was the fire
hardened/dirt peppered extra long
roasted succulent pork for the win.
Nice to see Bob Montguire out with
his timely consulting and cudos to Al
Cuttriss our resident fireman/fleet
captain for saving the feast. The soiree
was danced late into the night to the
Steppin Out duo of Del and Keith
Hunter. The stories of that day will be
reflected for generations. I have one
request for Annie next year and that is
to change the name on the shirts to
Pig Inferno 2015.
GOLF AD BOAT ADVET
ADVETURE
URE 2014
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This birdy’s a boozer!
October
2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—10:00PM
SoS BBQ!
Lounge Hrs.
12:00—8:00PM
Lunch 12—3:00PM
Wing Wednesday!
5
6
7
Lounge Hrs.
10:00—6:00PM
Brunch
10-1:00
12
14
Lounge Hrs.
10:00—6:00PM
Brunch
10-1:00
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Lounge Hrs.
10:00—6:00PM
Brunch
10-1:00
11
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—10:00PM
SoS BBQ!
Lounge Hrs.
12:00—8:00PM
Thanksgiving Dinner!
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18
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—10:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
12:00— 8:00PM
Lunch 12—3:00PM
SoS BBQ!
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Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—10:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
12:00—8:00
Lunch 12—3:00PM
Wing Wednesday!
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Lounge Hrs.
10:00—6:00PM
Brunch
10-1:00
10
Wing Wednesday!
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9
Wing Wednesday!
13
19
8
SoS BBQ!
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31
VYC AGM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—8:00PM
Lounge Hrs.
4:00—10:00PM
Wing Wednesday!
SoS BBQ!
Dress in your favorite costume and join us for steak or
salmon on October 31st!!
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