Fall 2010

In This Issue From the Commodore

MARSELLA FULTS

From the Commodore...................................................1 It was another wonderful whirlwind of a summer at the

Ephraim Yacht Club. We enjoyed traditional and new
105th Ephraim Regatta ................................................2 social events, great racing, and one of our highest number
of student sessions ever.
110 District II Championship Regatta……….........….6
I wish to thank Alex Zalar for running a smooth and
From the Club Director ................................................6 efficient operation this summer. He and the rest of our
great staff have done an exceptional job at making the
Club Reports………………………………………….7 club a cool hang-out as well as a fine educational and
racing facility.
Fleet Upgrades; ..........................................................10
Thanks also to the EYC directors who have all worked
Student and Instructor Articles………………...……11
hard this summer to make the club run so well. Rich
Teen Activities; Rummage Sale & Swap…...………14 Bierman has continued to make the clubhouse a facility
we can all be proud of. We are still enjoying all the
Did You Know?… ……………………….…………16 upgrades from 2009, and this year, we have a beautiful
epoxy floor downstairs and a cold water fountain!
Racing Rules……………...…………………………17 George Kraemer continually looks for dock enhancements
and improvements. Donna Scattergood ably worked with
Welcome Aboard .......................................................19 the staff all summer on improving our lesson program.
Jay Lott helped with education, communication, and
Racing Summary ........................................................20 equipment, as well as chairing racing and regattas.
Help Wanted…………......………………………….22 Speaking of that, our racing series and regattas were well
attended and well raced. Our fleets are growing and skills
Announcements and Communications.......................23 are increasing. We continue to improve the spirit of
competition at the EYC. We thank Joani Lewis and Carol
Passages......................................................................24
Claypool for selecting great trophies for the season. And
we can’t forget to thank Jay Lott and the extended Klein
family for hosting fun events during Ephraim Regatta
weekend, with the added benefit of raising funds for the
EYC Officers & Directors, 2010-11 club!
Marsella Fults (Commodore)
George Kraemer (Vice Commodore)
David Sauter (Rear Commodore)
Nancy Claypool (Secretary)
Deb Ritter (Treasurer)
Heather Andersen
Rich Bierman
Liz Gheorghita
Kevin Harlan
Rick Hoyerman
Andy Huey
Jay Lott
Donna Scattergood

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The EYC fleet is in better shape than ever with more 105th Ephraim Regatta
upgrades planned. Our newest addition consists of six
JAY LOTT
lasers which have been a huge hit with adults and juniors
alike. We have been fortunate in receiving donations of
several boats recently and hope to continue to enjoy the
generosity of EYC members.

We are fully insured, thanks to Andy Huey, and are happy

that, once again, we have not needed to file a claim this
summer!

We currently have 357 paid members at various levels.

There are 23 new members this year so far. We continue
to have a healthy active membership, and we thank Nancy
Claypool for the countless hours she spends keeping us
organized.

Our scholarship program had eight participants this

season. It provides great community good will, and we
thank Quinn Brennan for advertising and signing up local
kids for this program!
We have many traditional events and activities, but we
added two new ones this year. Jack O’Rourke chaired a
Fyr Bal Cookout and the guys grilled for everyone. Jeff
Steele and Kirk Scattergood planned a men’s night out on
the dock. Both were very well attended and will become
annual events. We have youth activities for three
different ages now, which were ably chaired by Laura
O’Rourke, Liz Gheorghita and Duska Pearson. Thanks a
million to them and all their helpers for making summer
in Door County even more fun. Ladies’ Bunco continues
as well as a very active bridge program.
The training/swim platform and our beautiful new
bleachers have made the end of the EYC dock the coolest
place in Ephraim.
The 2010 Ephraim Regatta capitalized on the success of
the 2009 Flying Scot NAC by attracting 36 boats -- 30
Flying Scots and 6 International 110s. This made it one
of the larger Ephraim Regattas in memory. The regatta
was held on July 31 and August 1. We were fortunate to
have good weather, although we could have used a little
more wind for Saturday’s races. Two races were held
Saturday and two on Sunday. At the end of the day
Saturday, in the Flying Scot class, Larry Klick and James
Williams of the Medicine Lake Yacht Club were first
with only three points, and Mike and Jennifer Faugust
were tied with Ryan and Evan Malmgren, each with six
points. However, on the second day, Klick fell back and
the Malmgrens clinched the regatta with a pair of first
place finishes. The top five finishers were:
1st Ryan Malmgren and Evan Malmgren

Our EYC merchandise was again fabulous. Unending 2nd Michael and Jennifer Faugust
thanks to Susan Reynolds Smith for her tireless efforts to
outfit most of Door County! 3rd Jay Lott and David Sauter
Many thanks go to outgoing board members, David
Sauter, Quinn Brennan, Scott Pearson, and Paul Pillat. 4th Cain Goettelman and Seth Goettelman
Welcome to Heather Andersen, Kevin Harlan, Rick
Hoyerman, and Deb Ritter. 5th Larry Klick and James Williams

I hope that each of you enjoy a great winter. We all look
forward to 2011 and many wonderful summers on Eagle
Harbor!
In the Flying Scot class, several other annual trophies
were awarded as well:
Vail Cup (winner of the first race): Larry Klick and crew
James Williams

Charles Sauter Trophy (winner of the first race on the

second day): Ryan Malmgren and crew Evan Malmgren

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Sturgis Trophy (top junior skipper): Alden Crowe
Peder Knudsen Trophy (top husband-wife team): Mike
and Jennifer Faugust
Wisconsin Cup (first after the first three races): Ryan
Malmgren and crew Evan Malmgren
The International 110 class also enjoyed Ephraim’s
spectacular sailing venue. EYC’s own John Huff won the
class. The 110 sailors had so much fun that they asked
EYC to include them in the Ephraim Regatta again next
year! The top three International 110 finishers were:
1st John Huff and Mark Vanderberg
2nd Nicholas Honor and Tim Smith
3rd Julaine Eddy and Fred Eddy
For complete Ephraim Regatta results, go to
www.eyc.org/racing
As always, the Ephraim Regatta cannot be pulled off
without the efforts of dozens of volunteers. A big thank
you to everyone who helped to run the 2010 Ephraim
Regatta!
First, special thanks to our volunteers from South Shore
Yacht Club, John Archibald and Bob Aring, who served
as Principle Race Officer and Pin Boat committee person,
respectively. They are real pros (with a small p-r-o) and
we are grateful for their experience and expertise every
time they visit us in Ephraim.
Also serving on the water on the signal boat, pin boat and
mark boat were Jack O’Rourke, Matt Winnaker, Bjorn
Hooper, Bill Dean, Joel Dykman, Eric Berger, and Katie
Rebmann. With the exception of Bill, none had ever
before served on a race committee, but you would never
have known that, from the smooth functioning of the on-
the-water team. Joel and Eric also provided the use of
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their powerboats for the weekend, which were much
appreciated.
Thanks to Jodi and Rick Hoyerman, who manned the
Firehouse Dock, greeted incoming sailors, and launched
and recovered Flying Scots. They also donated the use of
their large lawn tractor as a launch vehicle. And thanks to
our tow boat drivers: team leader Kris Gruner, Kevin
Harlan, and Lal Burridge. Competitors who kept their
boats at the Firehouse Dock were impressed with the
smooth functioning of the Firehouse Dock launch and tow
team. Our safety boats (for which we are grateful there
was no need) were provided and skippered by Michael
“Smitty” Smith and Bill Andersen; Carrie Stollenwerk
rode on Smitty’s boat as crew.
Our Judge, Fred Horwitz, finally got to hold a hearing at
the end of his second year as Ephraim Regatta judge – a
request for redress. (Denied.) Thanks to Fred for coming
again this year! Thanks to our judge boat drivers, Rob
Treleven and Dave Chomeau, each of whom also
provided the use of his boat for a day.
Our trophy chairmen Carol Claypool and Joani Lewis did
a great job with all the trophies. I love my embroidered
soft cooler! Thanks to Carol and Joani!
Thanks to EYC member John Huff for enthusiastically
promoting the regatta to International 110 class members.
Also, John lent his 22’ Grady-White as the signal boat,
very conveniently moored at the EYH just steps from the
EYC.
Thanks to Alex Zalar, Ben Schallip, and the rest of the
EYC staff who put the club and pier into good shape,
made sure all the EYC Flying Scots were working,
greeted arriving sailors, arranged boats on the pier, helped
out on the cranes, inflated marks, and took care of a
million other details.
Thanks to Ryan Malmgren and Harry Carpenter for taking
time to give a seminar after the races on Saturday, when
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they probably wanted nothing more than to head home for
a cold drink and a shower.
Thanks to John Peterson for helpful advice in planning for
the management of the regatta.
As always, the EYC ladies provided excellent continental
breakfasts, lunches and drinks, served with a friendly
smile. Thanks to food committee co-chairs Alison Tatlow
and Donna Ofenloch, and their team, Nancy Pillat, Barba
Wahl, Ann Harlan, Abigail Harlan, Haley Harlan, Olivia
Harlan, Peggy Lott, Deanna Peterson, and Nancy
Treleven.
Finally, my personal gratitude and thanks to my fellow
EYC Race and Regattas committee members. Nancy
Claypool provided expert advice, and helped with
registration. Bjorn Hooper was the indispensable man,
taking care of numerous things when I ran out of time and
doing a perfect job with registration and record-keeping,
and serving as scorer, as well as spending regatta
weekend on the signal boat.
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Regatta Welcome Party
The fourth annual Regatta Welcome Party (also known as
the “Roadkill Party”) held July 30 at Jay Lott’s house was
a lot of fun, and had more guests than any previous year.
The weather cooperated again, and lots of duck kebabs,
pheasant kebabs, bratwurst, smoked salmon and other fine
foods were consumed, together with beer and s’mores.
Like most EYC social events at which admission is
charged, the Roadkill Party is a fundraiser. It raised over
$800 for the EYC this year! Plan to attend the 2011
Regatta Welcome Party on the evening of Friday, August
5.
The Roadkill Party would not be possible without the help
of numerous EYC members and volunteers. Particular
thanks to the following persons:
Door duty: Marsella Fults, Laird Hart, Heather
Andersen, Jack O’Rourke, Alison and Phil Tatlow.
Beer monitors: Peggy Lott, Leslie Harsch, Liz
Gheorghita, Mike Faugust.
Kitchen/grill/salad harvesters and makers/chef’s
helpers/kitchen clean up: Katie Rebmann, Sarah
Rebmann, Allyse Jerome, Eric Berger, Bob Richter,
Barba Wahl, Ron Litterst, Sibylle Tasker, Bryn Dyar,
Brittany Boughey, Jennifer Faugust, Keith Coleman.
Staff helpers/holiday light hangers/kebab makers: Maura
Zingsheim and Olivia Demarinis.
Donor of potato chips and Bugles: Steve Sauter of
icecreamsource.com.
Lenders of tables and chairs: Martha Sauter and Roy
Harsch.
Lender of sound system: David Sauter.
Set up and clean up: Larry Klick and James Williams.
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outstanding! Members and their spouses, directors,

officers, First Mates and committee heads were there to
meet and complete each task until finished.

Nancy, Carol and Bill Claypool, our daughter-in-law Sue

Klein, three granddaughters, my wife Rose Marie and our
sons Bob and John were busy several days and evenings
prior to the event and during the Bratfest.

We are grateful to our donors’ generosity and remarkable

support. We owe much of our financial success and
decades of concern to them. Our sincere THANK YOU.
To everyone who attended, helped, offered
encouragement and was supportive, we need you too,
Sincerely!
A few Roadkill Party T-shirts from 2008 and 2009 are
still available at half price — $10 each plus $3 each Bratfest Stats
shipping. The all-cotton white T-shirts display various
authentic nautical signal flags: 525 bratwurst
43 dozen ears of corn
2008: “Steer Clear of Me. I am Maneuvering with 56 gallons of Budweiser beer
Difficulty” 250 (approximately) cans of soda

2009: “I Require A Tug”

2009: “I Am On Fire. I Require Immediate Assistance”

To order Roadkill Party T-shirts, e-mail admin@eyc.org

and state the number of shirts you wish to order and their
sizes. Order soon before your preferred size runs out! All
revenues from these Roadkill Party T-shirts are donated to
the EYC.

Bratfest
BILL KLEIN

The 35th Bratfest was attended by 376 adults, children and The weather was very nice that evening and certainly the
family workers. The organization and cooperation of members and visitors responded with a big turn out! As I
everyone who offered help and arrived Friday was wrote earlier, the support by the First Mates and many,

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many others made the work atmosphere an easy, more the leadership that was expected of me. The summer of
relaxed one. Lots of good memories! 2010 has been an amazing summer, which was spent
building up from our recent national recognition
stemming from winning the US Sailing One-Design
Thanks a Million!! Regatta of the Year. Through our own hard work, we
JOHN HUFF have made ourselves known in the sailing world, and the
vision of the board, and dedication of the staff have
ensured that that recognition will not be in vain.

As many of you know, EYC permitted the International

110 class to hold its District II Championship Regatta as
part of the 2010 Ephraim Regatta. The race management
and club facilities were superb; the sailors’ breakfasts and
lunches were delicious; the parties that Jay Lott and the
Kleins hosted were great fun and gave the visiting 110ers
an opportunity to meet and mingle with EYC members in
a friendly, family atmosphere. In general, the cordiality
and hospitality of the members of EYC made the visiting
sailors and their families feel most welcome. It is no
surprise that US Sailing has recognized EYC as one of the
premier yacht clubs in America.
While the winds did not provide ideal sailing conditions
for this year’s regatta, I can say unequivocally that Eagle
Harbor and Green Bay are among the loveliest sailing
venues in America. I can also say that each of the visiting
110ers concurs, so much that we would love to participate
again next year.
This was a banner year for the EYC lesson program as we
were pleasantly surprised to welcome over 220
enrollments, in addition to numerous private lessons, to
our program. While this wasn’t a record number, it sure
felt like it given that the spotty economy had the staff
expecting numbers on par or less with last season. I
believe that this number is a testament to the hard work
that the staff and membership have put into the program,
and I encourage everyone to keep the pedal to the floor
and strive for that record this upcoming summer! We
have plenty of staff to accommodate as many enrollments
as we have the opportunity to handle, and want everyone
to have the chance to experience the same fantastic
Ephraim summers that we have been looking forward to
already!

From the International 110 Class to the Ephraim Yacht

Club, many, many thanks for putting on a perfect regatta
in such a beautiful venue, and for allowing us to
participate.

From the Club Director

ALEXANDER ZALAR

I want to start out with saying thank you to the Board and
Members of the Ephraim Yacht Club for giving me the
chance to come back this summer as the Club Director.
Being given the keys to a program as strong as this one is
an opportunity that most people my age are not given and
I hope that I have lived up to the standards and provided

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• Installation of rubrail on the vertical dock strakes

to prevent damage to boats lying along the dock
after launching.
• Adding concrete to the outer dock to prevent
erosion of the gravel from strong Northerlies.
• Installation of a navigation flasher on the
training platform for night navigation safety.
• Installation of new dock stakes to replace those
broken from winter ice.

Projects for the 2011 season will include:

• Repainting of the cranes along with dock caps.

While we are always excited to begin a summer, this • Installation of rubrail on remaining dock areas.
summer we are also excited to incorporate several • Modification of the dock facing at the South
changes. For years, we have always had a fantastic learn crane for protection of boat topsides while
to sail program, and in addition to raising the bar as much launching.
as we can, we also want to show all the members what
• Placement of a larger mooring anchor for the
exactly their students will be learning through our
program. In the past, we have put our standards online, training platform to prevent dragging in large
and we are working towards renovating that site and seas. Joe Schoendorf has graciously provided us
making it more user friendly and accessible. We are also with this.
planning on hosting a Laser Regatta to help build on the • Maintenance and repair of all EYC boat lifts.
enormous popularity of our new fleet. As this would be a • Miscellaneous other maintenance items.
new regatta, we would definitely appreciate as much help
as we can get, and if anyone has any suggestions or A great thank you to those who helped put the clubhouse
advice, then please don’t hesitate to contact me! and dock to bed for the winter after a wonderful 2010
sailing season.
I would like to again reiterate my thanks to the board for
instilling their trust in me this season. Working with
everyone has been a tremendous opportunity, and I’ve
enjoyed learning and growing under your tutelage. It is
an exciting time to be affiliated with the Ephraim Yacht
Club, and I’m honored that I’ve been given the chance to
take the club to the next level. I look forward to working
with everyone next summer, and can’t wait to see what
we have in store!

Dock Report
GEORGE KRAEMER

The dock committee consisting of Rich Bierman, Mike

Ofenloch and chairman George Kraemer were finally able
to return to a normal year of projects following a very
busy 2009 season.

The 2010 projects included:

• Purchase of a new crane for the South lift.

• Placing T&B gravel over the present dry boat
trailer storage area to accommodate easier
moving of boats.

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Clubhouse Report
RICH BIERMAN

Spring 2010 Boat Lift Installation

Another year behind us and looking forward to the next.

We have made tremendous strides this year in the
clubhouse with maintaining and adding a few new
features including the water fountain with cool filtered
water for those hot summer days and closing in under the
deck for more storage. One of the larger
accomplishments has been the epoxy-coated floor. What
a difference it makes for keeping everything clean and
professional. That project was a bit of an undertaking but,
with the help of everyone who showed up for club
opening, it went very smoothly. I would like to take a
moment and touch on the club opening and shutdown.
The participation we had for the club opening was
Training Platform Removal & Disassembly, 8/2010
outstanding. With approximately 40-50 people showing
up, it made the job go quickly and provided a great
opportunity for everyone to become reacquainted after the
long winter. I hope to see at least that many for the
opening in 2011! Please keep in mind how important
your help is for the opening and closing of the club. I
have the clubhouse; George Kramer has to get everything
done related to the docks; and Rick Hoyerman in charge
of getting all the power and sail boats organized. These
are large tasks and can only happen with your help. So
make sure, when we hail for help in the spring and fall,
you raise your hand and come down, and join the fun. I
have listed below many of the people who came down to
help this year for club opening. I want the list to be even
larger and I apologize in advance if I missed anyone.
(Thanks to Jay Lott for taking the names of everyone who
came down, great idea!)
Launching Before Races, 7/16/10

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I want to take a minute and recognize what a phenomenal

job the staff did this fall. I am a bit particular about
Chris Bierman Suzanne Lisle organization and I think the staff might be aware of that
feature of my personality.
I have never walked into the
Megan Bierman Jay Lott EYC and seen what I did at the end of the season.
Rich Bierman Kim Miller Everything had a bin and every bin was labeled. Nothing
was out of place. We were organized! We will continue
Connor Brennan Laura Moegenberg this next year and this is the new EYC approach.
Jack Brennan Pete Moegenberg Congrats to all of you involved! I look forward to your
suggestions for next year and, as usual, please let me
Quinn Brennan Peter Moegenberg know anything we can improve upon.
Suzanne Brennan Donna Ofenloch
Lal Burridge Michael Ofenloch
Membership Report
NANCY CLAYPOOL
George Carey Deanna Peterson
Linda Carey John Peterson
Hal Degenhardt Christian Pillat
Ally Dykman Bob Richter
Joel Dykman Eric Richter
Morgan Dykman Steven Richter
Bruce Gantz Steve Sauter
Charlie Gruner Jim Shatto
Laird Hart Matt Smith
Woody Heidler Bruce Sturgis
Bjorn Hooper Alison Tatlow
Looking for New Members We'd love to have more
John Huff Phil Tatlow members -- especially Door County residents. If you
Rex Kahr John Wood know of someone who may be interested in becoming a
member of EYC, it's easy to join. The membership
George Kraemer application is located on the website under the link at the
top of the home page called, "Join EYC." That link will
take viewers to a page that sets forth the membership
benefits as well as the application form. Since the form is
an Adobe fill-in form, prospective members can fill in the
form right from their computer, print, and mail it with
their check. The membership application now includes an

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explanation of the various classes of membership. So, New Laser Fleet a Big Success
please refer prospective members to our website for
membership information, or if they have questions, please
ask them to contact me and I'll be more than happy to help
them.

Only Members Can Use EYC Facilities. As a reminder,

you must be a member of the club to use the club's
facilities and participate in events. While many members
have relatives who visit during the summer, visiting
relatives need to be a member in order to use the club's
boats or participate in lessons. Also, visiting
grandchildren must purchase a student membership if
they wish to enroll in sailing lessons or other junior
activities (if their parents are not members).

Membership Renewal. The 2011 membership renewal

forms will be mailed in early January. Returning your
renewal by the early bird deadline allows you a discount
on your membership. This year, renewals postmarked no
later than Monday, February 28, 2011 will be eligible for
the early bird discount. Dues will remain the same as last
year.
Directory Deadline. Also, the Board has asked that we
adhere to the April 1 date as the deadline for inclusion in
the directory. If your membership renewal is received
after April 1, you may not be included in the directory.
This deadline allows us enough time to compile the
directory and arrange for printing and mailing so that the
directories arrive in members' mail boxes before the
Memorial Day holiday. The staff refers to the directory
as a confirmation of membership for club activities and
lessons. If you are not included in the directory, please be
prepared to show your membership card as proof of
membership if needed.
Reciprocal Memberships. Your membership in EYC
allows you reciprocal privileges at many other yacht clubs
because of EYC's membership in the Yachting Club of
America. To check on clubs where EYC membership
will be honored, please visit the YCA website. You can
find it on the reverse of your membership card along with
the EYC User ID and Password. This membership
entitles you to reciprocal rights to, among many others,
the Sturgeon Bay, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Port
Washington, Milwaukee, South Shore, and Racine Yacht
Clubs in Wisconsin. Also, the Belmont, Chicago and
Columbia Yacht Clubs in Illinois.
EYC’s newest fleet, the Lasers, proved a big success.
This high performance single-handed boat is an Olympic
class but is simple to rig and sail, and is fast and fun.
EYC added four boats in the spring of 2010 for a total of
six EYC-owned Lasers. Our Advanced Racing Tactics
students used the Lasers in lessons, and both adult and
teen EYC members enjoyed racing the Lasers on Friday
nights and Sunday afternoons. Several private Lasers
were also purchased by members, so that EYC’s ten Laser
rack spaces were full all summer. EYC has purchased
another Laser this fall for a total of seven, and may
purchase a few additional Lasers before 2011 if funds
allow and low-priced used Lasers can be found.
Members who want to sail Lasers should consider
purchasing their own Laser prior to the 2011 season.
With over 200,000 Lasers built since 1973, there are
always used boats for sale. Good quality used Lasers can
be found for under $1,500. Set up a Google alert, a
notification on boattrader.com, and check your local
craigslist classified advertisements periodically.

Updated Contact Information. This is a reminder that, if

your address, phone or e-mail addresses change, please e-
mail the changes to me whenever they occur. This will
make sure that we have your most current information for
mailings, the directory, and our e-mail blasts.

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A Student’s Point Of View was playing capture-the-flag at Nicolet Bay. It was so

TEDDY PAPENTHIEN much fun stuffing myself with donuts and then running
around for a while playing capture-the-flag. Another one
When I think back to those long summer days in Door of my favorite things to do at EYC was sailing to
County, my heart wells up with so many great memories Horseshoe Island with my sailing group. It was exciting
at EYC and all over Door County. I will never forget all to hike, rock climb and explore the island. After lessons
those relaxing days down at EYC. were over, I thought it was so fun to jump off the dock
My name is Teddy Papenthien and I am 14 years old. I and play king of the raft with everyone. The regattas
am currently in 9th grade and I live in Valencia, were another big part of what I liked at EYC. Alex was
California. Every summer, my family spends part of our always encouraging us to participate in the races and I
summer in Door County and it is the highlight of the year. found I improved a lot when I raced. Optis were my
When we lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan, we would visit favorite boat to race and I knew this past summer may be
Door County for two to three weeks every summer to visit my last chance to race them because I would be too big,
my grandma, cousins, aunts, and uncles. When I was so I raced them every chance I got. FJs were also very
eight, my grandma thought it would be great if we learned fun to race and my cousin and I never won, but we had a
to sail, so she signed my sister and me up for a few great time trying. Even if I wasn’t sailing, just hanging
private lessons. We liked it so much that she signed us up out in the clubhouse with the other kids and the
for more private lessons the following summer. By the instructors, and playing countless games of ping pong,
time I turned 10, I couldn’t wait to try the two week was very fun. EYC is my favorite place to be in the
sailing camp. I don’t remember much about Level 1 summer.
except that I loved it and I was hooked on sailing Optis.
For Level 2, my instructor was JP and he made it a ton of
fun. One of my favorite memories of JP was when he
hoisted me up on the spinnaker halyard and swung me out
to hang over the water. I also really liked it because my
cousin Benji was in the same group as I was. The next
year, Alex was my Level 3 instructor. I remember really
liking how fun he made sailing, whether it was flying a
spinnaker or sailing an FJ to Horseshoe with 20 knots of
wind and 4 foot waves. The following summer, I
repeated Level 3 with Julian as my instructor. I
remember him as being the most easy going instructor
because he always let us decide what we wanted to do or
where we wanted to sail. On the last day of the session,
we secretly sailed with him all to way to Fred and Fuzzy’s
to get cheese curds. This past summer, Woody was my It’s only September and as I write this article, I wish
Level 4 instructor for Session B. He took us on Lasers in summer was just around the corner. I am very excited
high winds and helped us climb into the caves at about doing Advanced Racing next summer and returning
Peninsula Park. I passed Level 4 that session and started for a ton of fun at EYC. Thanks to all the EYC
working toward passing my skipper's test. While working instructors and Alex for a great season. See you next
on the requirements for the test during the next session, summer.
Woody taught my cousin and me more about spinnakers.
Because we needed better winds for spinnaker practice,
my cousin and I switched to the afternoons in Session C
and worked with Isak to make sure we had all the
requirements perfected. One afternoon when the winds
were perfect, Isak let Benji and me sail a Scot by
ourselves to Nicolet Bay for Donut Day. At the end of
the session, Benji and I both passed our skipper's test,
concluding a great year. I have so many great memories
from EYC. I love Pirate Day, Donut Day, trips to
Horseshoe Island, swimming off the raft, racing, and
playing ping pong. Pirate Day is so fun and I love
capsizing Optis and taking out the rudders and
centerboards. I also like turtling FJs while the crew on
board jumped overboard! My favorite part of Donut Day
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Trips to our family’s cottage in Ephraim were an annual

event during Patrick’s youth, and for a number of years,
the schedule included participation in the two-week EYC
youth sailing program. Patrick eventually rose to rank of
skipper; that skill set later proved of new value when he
arrived as a plebe at West Point in 2007. The humor at
West Point is that a kid from South Dakota could not
possibly even know how to sail, let alone assume
command.

While he professes to enjoy the role of skipper, Bowers

will more likely be found at the front of the boat. His
particular specialty is operation of the spinnaker, a skill
not necessarily mastered by all who sail. Rigging of the
sail in an offshore environment can be a demanding
operation and there is often little room for error.
Meet a Former EYC Student
MICHAEL BOWERS Results of the recent regatta were mixed, as weather
The United States Military Academy at West Point intervened and thus shortened the weekend’s events.
(USMA) recently hosted the annual USMA Sailing USMA finished mid-pack in light wind conditions.
Regatta. Team Captain for the USMA sailing team in
With a major in chemical engineering, Bowers will begin
2010 is Cadet Patrick Bowers, who learned to sail at the
his senior (Firstie) year this fall at USMA. Following
Ephraim Yacht Club. Bowers is the son of Michael J. and
graduation in 2012, he will be commissioned as a 2nd
Vicky L. Bowers of Rapid City, South Dakota and the
Lieutenant in the United States Army. Attendance at
grandson of Ron and Betty McMurry of Madison,
USMA brings with it a commitment to serve active duty
Wisconsin and Ephraim.
for five years and an additional three years of reserve duty
Collegiate sailing along the Atlantic coast is split among
service.
several organizations, including the North Atlantic Inter-
Collegiate Sailing Association (NAISA), South Atlantic
Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) and the
Mid-Atlantic Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association
(MAISA). As a member of MAISA, West Point
competes against the Naval Academy , Coast Guard
Academy, Royal Military College, the United States
Merchant Marine Academy, Webb Institute, Cornell, and
Fordham. Other schools against which West Point
competes include Drexel, Rochester Institute of
Technology and Hamilton College.
Participation in NCAA or club sports is mandatory for all
cadets at West Point. The sailing program is one of a
number of programs sponsored by West Point, with
funding provided in part by the West Point Association of
Graduates.
Patrick at the Helm
West Point is located approximately fifty miles north of
New York City on the west bank of the Hudson River.
Practice and racing for the sailing program is conducted
along the river, as opposed to the off-shore advantages An Instructor’s Point Of View
OLIVIA DEMARINIS
enjoyed by most other schools. The Hudson River can be
a difficult environment in which to sail, due both to the
confined winds and a strong current flow, but the standing For the past three summers, I have lived and breathed the
of the team has improved during recent regattas. Ephraim Yacht Club, and I have come to love it more and
more each time I return. This season, I had the privilege
The sailing fleet at West Point is comprised of FJs, 420s of running the junior activities. These activities were
(both for onshore class) and the Colgate 26 class for planned every Wednesday evening, and acted as a great
offshore events. bridge for the kids to get to know one another outside the

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confines of a Flying Scot. The events ranged from a visit
to the American Folklore Theater to see “Life on the
Mississippi” to a trip to Whitefish Dunes to the always
popular Pillat’s Barn Dance. This year we had an
enormous response to the events, and for most students,
the weekly activity became the highlight of the week.
With the immense help I received from Laura O’Rourke
and Liz Gheorghita, we were able to organize each event
safely and successfully.
This new position made me realize what I had felt all
along -- that the Ephraim Yacht Club provides students
with a great opportunity to make lifelong friendships in
addition to learning a new skill. While I was in the lesson
program myself, I built friendships that grew each year
and were one more reason to look forward to summer. I
am glad to find that this attitude hadn’t changed at EYC.
By the end of each sailing session, I knew each of the
students had made at least one friend who they would
meet with outside of lessons. This is a unique trait about
the Ephraim Yacht Club -- to have a place to come back
to each summer that knows your name, yet is open to new
members as well.
The youth sailing program is successful in a large part due
to the efforts of people that the kids don’t see every day.
The board of directors has done a fabulous job this
summer organizing and creating a structured curriculum.
If not for these people, the lesson program would not be
the smooth system it is today. Apart from the
administration, the other instructors were an incredible
team to work with this summer. I would like to thank
Alex, Ben, Brittany, Bryn, Matt, Woody, Isak, Maura,
Murphy, Alden, Kirstin, and Peter for their hard work this
season. I hope to see everyone in 2011 for an even better
summer at the Ephraim Yacht Club!
“THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AN EPHRAIM REGATTA”
Men’s Fyr Bal Cookout
JACK O’ROURKE
Saturday, many families and friends stopped by the club
for the First Annual Men’s Fyr Bal Cookout. There were
well over 100 people and it was great to see the club used
on such a busy Ephraim evening. The weather was great
and we even had the honor of our very own Linda Carey,
Chieftain, at the event.
The event committee would like to thank Jack O’Rourke
for providing the hamburgers and chicken andouille
sausage, Bob Richter for hot dogs and grilling skills, and
Steve Latreille for brats.
Marine Rummage Sale A Success!
DEANNA PETERSON
The first annual EYC Marine Rummage Sale took place
on Saturday June 26th at the club. Participants were asked
to clean, price and sell their own items. The sale was held
during the Flying Scot races in the morning so that the
racers could see items that they would possibly need or
want. For those who were not able to be present at the
sale but wished to sell their items, other venders
volunteered to help them out. In addition to the publicity
that the EYC enjoyed from this event, the club was also
able to clean out lost & found items with all proceeds and
donations from those items going to the club. While
some members brought only a few things down, others
opted to donate their items to the club to sell.
The event was open to the public and was advertised
through the Door County Advocate and Peninsula Pulse
although many people came in to “rummage” after seeing
the brightly colored signal flags that highlighted the street
signage. During the sale, one guest even inquired about
joining the EYC!
For all of those involved, this event proved to be a
resounding success and we hope to see even more
participation down at the club next
year.
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First Mates Activities Teen Activities

LIZ GHEORGHITA

The 2010 summer was packed with a new roster of fun

activities for the EYC Teens. We kicked off the season
with a Pontoon Trip to Nicolet, hosted by Marsella and
Tim Fults. The following week, Conrad and Kelly
Mazeski hosted an afternoon of tubing and volleyball at
lovely Luna Lodge on Europe Lake. Johnson’s Park was
the scene of our next activity. After mini-golf, the girls
ruled on the go-cart track while the guys checked out the
arcade. Deb and Marv Ritter hosted the event and treated
the kids to a ride down the bluffside tram. We then
walked along the water into Sister Bay, where everyone
enjoyed ice cream provided by Steve Sauter.

On July 22, Duska Pearson organized an amazing

Amazing Race. Undeterred by persistent drizzle, the kids
raced around Ephraim (on foot, of course) chasing down
clues, solving rhyming riddles, completing works of art
and composing odes to Ephraim in pursuit of some grand
prizes. They were rewarded with a prodigious dinner that
was capped off with an entertaining pie eating contest.

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For our final event, the teens began by serving ice cream Harlan, Alison Tatlow, Debby Heidler, Holly Graham,
at the Scandia Ice Cream Social. They passed out and Kathy Andrews. Many thanks to all!
homemade cookies and played Bingo with the residents,
with J.R. O’Rourke presiding as caller. Their presence
and smiles were appreciated by all.

The summer was capped off with a Dinner Cruise on the

yachts of John and Deanna Peterson, and Keith and
Christine Bridenhagen. Twenty teens set sail from Yacht
Works Marina in 22 knots of wind and were out to
Horseshoe in no time. Several of the kids had a turn at
the helm. We rafted up, swam, grilled hot dogs,
celebrated a birthday, ate yet more IceCreamSource.com
ice cream, then sailed home. It was the quintessential
Ephraim experience. The EYC membership can rest easy
about the future. There is an outstanding group of young
people headed up through the ranks.
Winter Activities!
Think the only EYC fun takes place in the summer? Join
in for winter activities, too!

First Annual Turkey Bowl

Bring the family and meet at Sister Bay Bowl at 3 p.m. on

Saturday, November 27th for bowling and pizza. A
traveling prize to be awarded. Call Susan Reynolds Smith
(854-2175) for more details and to let her know if you can
attend. We may need to reserve lots of lanes!

Hooper’s Holiday Party!

All are welcome to come to the Hooper’s house for a

holiday party!

Monday, December 27th at 6p.m.

These fun events would not have been possible without 10665 Westwood Drive in Sister Bay
the gracious hospitality of our hosts. They and the
following parent volunteers made a great summer even Dress is casual
better: Stephanie Richter, Nancy Treleven, Kevin
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not be permitted in the pool area. The YMCA is firm on

All you need to bring is holiday cheer! this, so if you bring a child under 8, please be sure to
bring your bathing suit.
r.s.v.p. to Kitty at (239) 450-2600 or
kitty@thehoopers.net by December 26th

Holiday Ice Skating at TKH in Sister Bay

EYC members and guests are welcome to enjoy a

afternoon of ice skating, including a bonfire and hot
chocolate at the Theresa K. Hilander ("TKH") Ice Rink on
Tuesday, December 28th from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Afterwards, those interested can head over to JJ's for
Bloody Marys and Margaritas, though not mixed
together. The TKH Ice Rink is located at the Sister Bay
Sports Complex where the baseball diamonds and tennis
courts are located. Go out Maple/ZZ from the Sister Bay
Bowl and turn left on Woodland. It will be on the right.
Skates are available to rent if you don't have your own. In
the event that there is not enough ice or cold, we will take New Year’s Eve
a hike on Eagle Trail in the park and then head over to the
AC Tap for beverages and a game of pool or beanbag Open House at Joani Lewis’s from 6 - 10 p.m., 3026
toss. Tuesday is also sushi night! Anderson Lane at the corner of Moravia. Bring an
appetizer if you wish. No need to RSVP. Any questions,
Call Quinn or Suzanne Brennan for up to date details for call Joani at 854-4656.
this event. Qbrennan@translink.net / 920.854.4187.
Fish Creek Winter Festival
Holiday Dip In The Pool
Warm up at Northern Grill in Sister Bay at 5 p.m. on
Date: Wednesday, December 29th Saturday, February 5th. Casual get-together for pizza and
beverages with the family. Call Susan Reynolds Smith if
Time: 5:00 - 7:30p.m. you can come, and she will save plenty of tables. (854-
2175)
Place: The Northern Door YMCA in Fish
Creek
Did You Know?
What to bring: $5.00 per child/teen
EYC offers group and private sailing lessons to members
Towel/Bathing Suit all summer.
EYC offers community sailing lesson scholarships to
A snack or drinks to share local students.
R.S.V.P. alisontatlow@gmail.com EYC hosts six sailing regattas every summer.
This junior event was held last December for the first time EYC has two gas grills for members and plenty of picnic
with a really good turnout! The kids all had a great time tables for waterfront dining.
swimming, visiting and playing games. Many of the
parents stayed and visited as well. It is really great to see The EYC owns two kayaks that are available for
so many of our wonderful summer friends in the winter! members’ use.

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we’d love to see your family at the YMCA on December EYC-owned sailboats any time they are not being used
29th! for lessons.

Children under eight (8) years of age must have a parent The EYC organizes activities for its junior members all
or guardian in the pool with them at all times or they will summer long in addition to adult socials.

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Holiday Gift Ideas
If you have a fanatic racer or just a casual sailor in your
family, consider a sailing-related gift for the holidays.
Here are some ideas:
A sailboat (or just new sails). See the article in this
issue of the Eagle's Cry listing all the reasons why owning
a sailboat -- instead of just sailing on EYC-owned boats --
is a good idea. Or, if your fanatic racer already has a
boat, new racing sails are always appreciated, and will
pay dividends on the race course.
EYC Membership. Do you have a son or daughter who
is now too old (25 or older) to be included in your Family
membership? A Single or Family (if married) EYC
membership would make a great gift. Or, maybe you
have a grandchild who will want to take lessons next
year. That grandchild will need to be a Student member
in order to take lessons (unless his or her parents will
be Family members). To download the membership
application form, go to www.eyc.org/membership.
US Sailing Membership. US Sailing is the governing
body of the sport of sailing in the U.S. The member
benefits are well worth the annual membership cost,
including regatta entry discounts, a subscription to
American Sailor magazine, e-mail newsletters (which
include a lot of valuable racing how-to advice), and
discounts on books and gear from the US Sailing online
store. To join, go to http://membership.ussailing.org.
Sailing World Magazine subscription. This magazine
is the only monthly published in the U.S. focusing on
sailboat racing. Keep your sailor's appetite whetted for
next summer, with a year-round monthly dose of sailboat
racing news and how-to. www.sailingworld.com.
A Sailing Vacation. A winter (or spring break) sailing
vacation with friends or family is a great way to cure the
winter blahs and will provide memories which will last a
lifetime. Skippered and bareboat (unskippered) charters
are available in spectacular locations all over the world.
When you compare the cost of a week-long charter to the
cost of a week-long family stay at a resort, you will be
pleasantly surprised. Among the best -- and closest --
places for first-time charterers are the British Virgin
Islands. Just Google "British Virgin Islands Charters" for
lots of information.
Sailing Gear. Does your sailor need a new PFD,
sunglasses, sailing gloves, foul weather gear or sailing
shoes? Check out West Marine www.westmarine.com or
your local yachting store.
“THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AN EPHRAIM REGATTA”
Books and Videos. Search the Internet for books and
videos on sailing, covering every subject from the racing
rules and tactics, to dramatic accounts of solo
circumnavigations, to idyllic sailing getaways. Examples:
Understanding the Yacht Racing Rules and Winning in
One-Designs by Dave Perry
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, by John
Rousmaniere and Mark Smith
Sailing for Dummies, by J.J. and Peter Isler
Sailing Alone Around the World, by Joshua Slocumb
The Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told, Edited by
Christopher Caswell
Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die: Sailing Experts
Share the World's Greatest Destinations, by Chris
Santella
Atlantic High, by William F. Buckley
For videos on a variety of sailing subjects, including basic
instruction, cruising guides, and the classic movie Captain
Ron starring Kurt Russell and Martin Short, search on
amazon.com under "movies and TV" for "sailing".
Improve Your Knowledge of the
Racing Rules for 2011
Sailboat racing is a game which is played by rules
designed to make racing fair and fun, while preventing
collisions and damage. Almost alone among major
sports, sailing rules generally are enforced by the
competitors, and not by separate referees or umpires. If
you are a racing sailor, you owe it to your fellow
competitors to possess at least basic knowledge of the
rules. Sailors who don't know the rules, or worse, ignore
them, spoil the sport for their fellow competitors. Plus,
because almost all racing tactics have evolved out of the
limitations imposed by the rules, better knowledge of the
rules will improve your racing results! Racers at every
level -- from beginner to expert -- can gain a better
knowledge of the rules by studying books and videos, or
attending seminars.
The off-season is a great time to improve your rules
knowledge. There are lots of resources available to help
sailors learn the rules, some of them free. If there is a
racing sailor in your family, one of these items might
make a great holiday gift.
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Start by owning and reading the rulebook. The Racing
Rules of Sailing is published by US Sailing, the
governing body of the sport in the United States. You
receive a copy of the rule book when you join US Sailing;
or, you can purchase one at the US Sailing website,
www.ussailing.org.
There are several books available which explain the
racing rules. The best known is Understanding the
Racing Rules of Sailing by Dave Perry.
Two similar books are The Rules in Practice 2009-2012
by Bryan Willis and Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing
Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 Rules.
US SAILING also publishes the Handy Guide to the
Racing Rules of Sailing, sort of a Cliff Notes version. A
9-minute video version of the Handy Guide to the Racing
Rules of Sailing can be viewed for free
at http://raceadmin.ussailing.org/Rules/Animated_Handy
_Guide.htm.
A comprehensive DVD guide to the rules also is available
from US SAILING in its online store.
More advanced racers can learn a lot from Dave Perry's
100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes 2009-2012.
Finally, US Sailing sponsors dozens of in-person rules
seminars every winter and spring, in almost every major
sailing city in the country, including Chicago and
Milwaukee. Watch the US Sailing website at
www.ussailing.org for announcements of upcoming rules
seminars.
Spend a little time this winter improving your knowledge
of the rules, and you will see the benefits in your race
results next summer!
Thinking About Buying A Boat?
While EYC maintains a fleet of approximately 30
sailboats for students and qualified members to use,
consider these reasons why you might want to own a
private Flying Scot, Laser or Optimist:
• Used boats of quality suitable for racing can be
purchased for less than you might think. A high
quality used Optimist is for sale to EYC members for
$999 (click on “EYC Classified Ads” on the EYC
home page); used Lasers can frequently be had for
under $1,500; and used Flying Scots come on the
market almost every week, with older racing-quality
boats often priced between $3,000 and $5,000.
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• Sailboats are durable with a little care. Some EYC
Flying Scots have been in the same family for
multiple generations, and are still as fast today as
they were when new.
• Your sailboat will hold its resale value with proper
care. Because they are among the most popular
classes, used Flying Scots, Lasers and Optimists can
often be sold for about what you paid for them.
• In 2009 and 2010, EYC's boats were in such high
demand for racing use that a daily draw system had
to be implemented. To be guaranteed a boat for
racing, you need to own your own boat.
• Because EYC boats are used so heavily by our
members and students, those boats wear and
tear much more quickly than private boats, despite
constant efforts by EYC staff and volunteers. If you
like to sail a boat which is in perfect condition, you
should own a private boat.
• A private boat will be a faster boat for racing, for the
same reasons -- and because your sails will see much
less use.
• Your children can be confident that their racing
success (or lack thereof) is due to their effort and
skills, and not to drawing an EYC boat which is
perceived as faster (or slower) than another boat.
• You can use a private boat to teach your children
proper boat care habits.
• You and/or your children can travel to compete with
a private boat.
• There is room on the EYC pier to keep your privately
owned Optimist, Laser or Flying Scot. EYC's dry
slips are reserved for members and are reasonably
priced. For information on dry slip pricing, see
www.eyc.org/member-info.
• By purchasing a private boat, you help keep EYC's
fleets healthy. The more boats and members who
race, the better for all the racers.
• You can use your own private boat for daysailing or
fun sails at any time, not just during EYC open hours
and not just when EYC's boats happen to be available
for non-lesson use.
• A boat makes a memorable holiday, birthday or
anniversary gift for a child, grandchild or spouse -- a
gift which will keep on giving for years. And, as the
giver, you might even be invited for a ride.
The best prices on used sailboats are typically found in
the fall or early winter. Run a Google search, monitor
online sites like craigslist, ebay, and boattrader, and watch
the Flying Scot classified advertisements at
http://www.fssa.com/ht/shop/shop-caveat-emptor.htm.
Keep an eye on EYC's own classified ads – click on the
link on the EYC home page.
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The EYC does not recommend the purchase of private Welcome Aboard!
Flying Juniors at this time, as EYC plans to transition
from its fleet from FJs to 420s in the near future. EYC welcomes the following new members:

Donate to EYC! Eric and Carrie Berger

New Orleans, Louisiana
EYC always welcomes in-kind donations to help keep Children: Steven and Caroline
its fleet of powerboats and sailboats modern and in good
condition. Help support EYC’s charitable mission of Mike Callahan
sailing education by donating one of the following, if you Milwaukee, Wisconsin
have an extra in good condition which just happens to be Summer: Kangaroo Lake
lying around. Your donation is tax deductible:
Philippe and Anne Cooper
Mequon, Wisconsin
• Powerboats suitable for teaching lessons,
Summer: Fish Creek
size 14 to 20 feet, either fiberglass or rigid-
bottom-inflatable.
Slayden and Carol Diehl
• Personal watercraft (Wave Runner or
Dallas, Texas
similar), for instructor use in teaching
lessons.
Joe and Sue Donnino
• Boat lifts (Shore Station or similar).
Ormond Beach, Florida
• Four-stroke outboard motors.
Summer: Fish Creek
• Sailboats and sailboat parts: Flying Scots,
Lasers, Optimists.
Michael and Liz Ebeling
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
EYC also welcomes donations of equipment which might Summer: Ellison Bay
not be used in the EYC’s programs, but which EYC can Children: Carolyn and Mollie
sell to raise funds. And, of course, cash donations are
always welcome. To donate, contact EYC Commodore Robin Wilson and Peter Foote
Marsella Fults marsellafults@gmail.com. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Children: Edward
EYC Featured in Scots ‘n’ Water
Steve and Julie Gagne
Ephraim, Wisconsin
EYC was featured in two articles in Scots ‘n’ Water, the
newsmagazine of the Flying Scot Sailing Association, Susan Glenn
both on the subject of the 2009 NAC. See Burbank, California
http://www.fssa.com/mem/x34j14/Scots_54_2.pdf. Summer: Ephraim
EYC’s Flying Scot Fleet 44 also won the Flying Scot Children: Logan and Duncan Smith
Sailing Association’s award for the fleet which
contributed the most articles to Scots ‘n’ Water. Eric and Stephanie Grubman
Woodbridge, Connecticut
Summer: Sister Bay
Children: Daniel, Scott, Jack, and Allison

Jeff and Deb Lovell

Hartford, Wisconsin
Summer: Baileys Harbor
Children: Jeff, Res and Broc

John and Margaret Maher

Madison, Wisconsin
Summer: Ephraim
Children: Molly, Katie and Annie

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Kim and Jenny Miller with the best three combined finishes in the regatta. This
Green Bay, Wisconsin is the second year in a row that EYC has won the trophy.

Bob and Sylvia Miller For complete resultsn see www.eyc.org/racing.

Quincy, Illinois
Summer: Ephraim
Children: Brigita

Peter and Kim Nicolazzo

Newhall, California
Summer: Baileys Harbor
Children: Giovanni, Gianna and Megan

Ted and Jeanne Papenthien

Valencia, California
Summer: Sister Bay
Children: Mary, Teddy and Tommy

John and Jennifer Puisis

Glenview, Illinois
Summer: Ephraim
Children: James, Justin, Jack, and Joe
2010 Racing Summary

Leslie Smith and Fabian Waleffe Despite bad luck with the weather which caused more
Verona, Wisconsin races than usual to be cancelled, in 2010, the racing was
Summer: Ephraim competitive and racing participation was high. New in
Children: Roger and Derek Waleffe 2010 were the Family Regatta held in Flying Scots on 4th
of July weekend, a full-day Optimist regatta, Laser racing,
Bill and Kathy Whitcroft and holding Laser and Flying Junior races on Friday
Milwaukee, Wisconsin nights instead of Thursdays. Thanks to everyone who
Summer: Ephraim competed…see you out there next year!

Peter and Cindy Winkler Results (for complete 2010 EYC race and regatta results
Wheaton, Illinois go to www.eyc.org/racing):
Summer: Sister Bay
Fyr Bal Regatta: Winner Cain Goettelman with crew Seth
Goettelman
EYC Sailors Dominate Flying Scot
Midwest District Championship Family Regatta: Winner Woody Heidler with crew Skip
Heidler
Regatta
Rich Hall Junior Regatta:
EYC sailors dominated the 2010 Flying Scot Midwest
District Championship Regatta, hosted June 12-13 by 1st Will Gheorghita and Sam Moegenberg
the Medicine Lake Sailing Club, Plymouth, Minnesota. 2nd Stefan Peterson and Chris Bierman
3rd Teddy Papenthien and Tommy Papenthien
EYC member Ryan Malmgren with crew Carrie
Carpenter was first with finishes of 2-1-3-1-1. EYC Optimist Regatta:
member Cain Goettelman with crew Seth Goettelman 1st Teddy Papenthien
gave Malmgren a run for his money with finishes of 1-3- 2nd Steven Richter
2-2-6. EYC members Jay Lott and Dave Sauter were 3rd Sydney Richter
seventh. 4th Annika Pearson
5th Eric Hoyerman
EYC’s combined 1-2-7 finish was easily enough to win
the so-called “Fleet 135 Trophy,” awarded to the fleet

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Friday Flying Junior Series (19 competitors)

1st Will Gheorghita
2nd Stefan Peterson
3rd Morgan Dykman

Friday Laser Series (12 competitors)

1st Isak Peterson
2nd Alden Crowe
3rd Jim Shatto

Women’s Regatta:

1st Nancy Claypool, Carrie Berger, Joani Lewis

2nd Sarah Lisle, Betsy Steele, Ruth Sauter
3rd Brittany Boughey, Gretchen Pearson, Olivia
Demarinis, Kirstin Hooper
4th of July Family Regatta Cain Goettelman & Seth
Saturday Flying Scot Series (14 competitors) Goettelman (2nd Place), Skip Heidler & Woody Heidler (1st Place),
1st Jay Lott Kirk Brown w/nephew Josh Ibarra, friend Leanna Mooney, & niece
2nd Alex Zalar Julianne Ibarra (3rd Place)
3rd Jonathan Thomas

Saturday Optimist Series (20 competitors)

1st Teddy Papenthien
2nd Sydney Richter
3rd Steven Richter

Sunday Flying Junior Series (7 competitors)

1st Will Gheorghita
2nd Stefan Peterson
3rd Erica Heidler

Sunday Laser Series (4 competitors) Rich Hall Regatta winners

1st Will Gheorghita
2nd Morgan Dykman
3rd Ally Dykman

Monday Flying Scot Series (10 competitors)

1st Jay Lott
2nd Ben Schallip
3rd Dan Engelke

Tuesday Optimist Series (14 competitors)

1st Will Gheorghita
2nd Annika Pearson
3rd Teddy Papenthien

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Help Wanted… Race Committee Volunteers

As the club continues to grow and become more vibrant,
our leadership needs are increasing. Below are some
“jobs” that we would like to fill.
2011 Laser Regatta – Chairman
Because of the high popularity of Laser racing in 2010,
EYC would like to hold a Laser regatta in 2011, in
addition to twice-per-week Laser series racing. The Laser
regatta is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 30.
However, in order to have a quality Laser regatta, we
need a member to serve as the Laser regatta chairman.
The Chairman would be responsible for promoting and
organizing the Laser regatta, including working with EYC
staff who will serve as race committee, getting other EYC
members to help with the regatta, working with EYC’s
trophy chairman to provide trophies, organizing any
related social events, and publicizing the regatta to Laser
sailors outside EYC. The Laser regatta chairman may
also compete in the Laser regatta. If you are interested in
being the Laser regatta chairman, please contact EYC
Race and Regattas Chairman Jay Lott
jaylott01@gmail.com.
EYC is still trying to create “home-grown” pool of trained
and certified race committee personnel, in order to
continue to improve the quality of race management
during the Ephraim Regatta. Race management is
challenging and can be a rewarding hobby for people who
like to get out on the water in powerboats and not just
cruise around aimlessly in circles, but actually DO
something. Experienced and qualified race committee
personnel are often invited to travel to help run regattas
all over the country. If you are interested in being
trained as a race management official, contact Jay
Lott, EYC Race and Regatta Chairman, as soon as
possible at jaylott01@gmail.com. The EYC will pay for
US Sailing training courses for the right candidate(s).
You don’t have to be an experienced sailor or racer in
order to be a race official (although it helps). For the
foreseeable future, EYC staff will continue to run all
series races and all regattas except the Ephraim Regatta.

Planned Giving - Chairman

Because EYC is a 501(c)(3) charity under IRS
regulations, donors to EYC can deduct the value of their
contributions to EYC, to the extent permitted by law.
EYC would like to start a planned giving program to
educate EYC members and other benefactors on the
benefits of including EYC in their estate plans, and to
encourage such giving. It is hoped that eventually EYC
could build an endowment from such donations. EYC
needs a member to take charge of this program. If you
would like to be the EYC’s Planned Giving Chair, please
contact Commodore Marsella Fults EYC Wants Your Photos
marsellafults@gmail.com.
Did you know that EYC has an online archive containing
Photo Historian thousands of photos, from as far back as 2002? It’s at
EYC’s online photo archive at www.flickr.com/photos/ephraimyachtclub/collections/
www.flickr.com/photos/ephraimyachtclub/collections
goes back as far as 2002. As we continue to add photos Every year we add more photos, but EYC can’t afford
each year to the archive, we are building a permanent professional photographers. We rely on members and
photo history of the EYC. We would like to add to the others to submit their photos.
online archive photos from earlier years, which don’t
exist now in digital form. Thus, EYC needs a volunteer We especially like to get good sailing action pictures
Photo Historian to preserve its photographic history (taken with a long lens to appear close to the action
where everyone can see it online. The EYC Photo without interfering with the racers) and pictures which
Historian would gather older hard copy photographs from represent all the facets of EYC: lessons, racing, cruising,
EYC members and other sources, and then scan, upload power boating, social events and smiling members.
and caption those pictures in the EYC’s Flickr account. If
you are interested in volunteering as the Photo Historian,
Forward your best EYC photographs by e-mail to
please contact Commodore Marsella Fults
admin@eyc.org. If your photos are too large to e-mail,
marsellafults@gmail.com.
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send a CD or thumb drive to: Jay Lott, 9910 Mueller Eagle’s Cry Publishing
Lane, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202. Submitted photos may
be used in the Eagle’s Cry or other publications. Fran Morof, Alison Tatlow, Deb Ritter

Volunteer CPA Needed

We are looking for a member who could serve the club by
preparing our tax returns. Please contact Deb Ritter for
more information.

EYC Announces New Treasurer

and Bookkeeper
After twelve years of service to the club, Paul Pillat has
retired as our treasurer. He has streamlined our systems,
prepared our tax returns, applied for and maintained our
501(c)(3) status, and kept us on an even keel financially.

We recently hired a part-time bookkeeper to do payroll

and prepare checks. Her name is Barb Dziekan and she
lives in Ellison Bay year-round. She has several other
jobs, and we are thankful that she is squeezing us in to her
busy schedule.

Our new treasurer is Deb Ritter. Deb has worked in

banking and real estate development. She and Marv have
been EYC members for several years and have two
children, Brian and Carrie, who have enjoyed the sailing
program.

Thank you, Paul, for your faithful service to the club, and
thank you, Deb, for stepping up to fill his very large
shoes!

2011 EYC Schedule

EYC’s preliminary schedule for 2011 has already been
published and is available at www.eyc.org/schedule.
Check that website address for periodic updates to the
EYC schedule.

Follow EYC Online

EYC has improved its communication with its members.
In addition to the Eagle’s Cry in the Fall and Spring, EYC
now publishes news and upcoming events frequently by
e-mail, on Twitter, and on EYC’s Facebook page. If you
are a fully paid member and have an e-mail address, you
should receive EYC’s e-mails. To receive EYC news on
your Facebook wall, or to receive EYC’s Tweets, go to
www.eyc.org/channels and click on the appropriate link
to sign up. If you have an announcement or news which
should be sent to EYC members, send it to
admin@eyc.org.

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Passages
EYC wishes to express its condolences to the families of
these members who are no longer with us:

Bernal T. Chomeau

George M. Reynolds

Robert M. Waller

The Eagle’s Cry is published periodically by

the Ephraim Yacht Club, P.O. Box 331,
Ephraim, WI 54211. For all questions
regarding this correspondence, e-mail
Commodore@eyc.org or visit www.EYC.org
Copyright Ephraim Yacht
Club, Inc.

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