April 2003

Editors: Gary Wessel & Colleen Kelly

Published 2nd Thursday, Sept-May

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Our next general Club Meeting will be Thursday, Apr il 17 star ting @ 7:30pm

Campbell River Yacht Club 2003

Executive:

Commodore: Glen Gresdal 923-4262 britainy@oberon.ark.com

Vice Commodore: Hugh Silver 287-8213 Past Commodore: Joe Wright 923-3915

sailgoose@telus.net Secretary: Joy Bowie 923-1250

bjentle@oberon.ark.com Treasurer: Lynda Harris 923-4647

mharris@connected.bc.ca

Directors:

Cruising: Mike Harris 923-4647 mharris@connected.bc.ca

Racing: Wade Major 923-5326 wade.major@crcn.net Wolfgang Denne 923-7082 pat.denne@crcn.net Club Promotion: Wade Major 923-5326 wade.major@crcn.net Bulletin: Gary Wessel & Colleen Kelly 337-8950 crindmac@oberon.ark.com Programs: By Directors – 5 Presentations Social: Carol Pennock 337-5318

terry@islandmicro.com

Committees: Sunshine: Lynn Wright 923-3915 Phoning: Carol Pennock 337-5318

Lynda Harris 923-4647 Lynn Wright 923-3915 Pat Denne 923-7082 Colleen Kelly 337-8950

Clubhouse: Carol Pennock 337-5318 Power Squadron Liaison: Anne Bosshart 923-6304

The Commodore's Message

Spring is here, or so it would seem.... the leaves are sprouting on the trees, flowers are blooming but we are still contending with cold winds. But many are down working on their boats... getting ready for the prawnathon... I understand at least 7 boats are planning the Easter weekend trip, which is great. Unfortunately, I will be on the grid sometime that weekend... and at present there is no power in my boat... the engine is in refit... it is what Joe Wright calls a true sailboat..... but... at the same time....... he has a power boat... no mast and no main sail!!!!! tsk! tsk! We are hoping for a lot of participation at Gorge Harbour this year, and hopefully a good race within the Harbour itself to really get this season going!!!!... and then many wonderful cruises to follow. We won't mention that the B.C. Government has dropped their plans to charge us for anchoring in the marine parks!!!!... but watch those fees at the Government wharves!!! Glen Gresdal

Our Special Events Calendar & Comments

The next ladies luncheon will be held on May 5, 12:30 pm at the Coachman

A ray of sunshine shines down on Hugh Silver as he beats back a bad flu. Looking forward to seeing you back out Hugh but don’t expect any mercy on the racecourse!

Club House Maintenance BeeOur Clubhouse needs a day/evening of tender loving care. It’s planned for Tuesday April 22. Come on out and joint the fun as your agenda permits. More details on how you can help at our next club meeting or call Glen for the days plans.

May 3rd 1:30 PM Commodores Sail Past

It's Easy Cruisin' with Mike Harris

Prawnathon Update

The first weekend of the inaugural Prawnathon was a smash success with a bumper crop harvested by the Ka??? and the Sek??? ?hief. Supervision was provided by a Wild Thing too. Phase two of operations commences the weekend of April 19 to 21 (Easter Weekend) - ya next weekend. Call Cruise Meister “Chandelle” on Channel 16 or 69 to check position of the fleet and join the fun. Refuge Cove for an evening rendezvous, and cook-em-up?

Action Between the Sheets - on the race course with Wade Major & Wolfgang Denne

April 26 and 27 - Spring Fling Weekend

Day 1 1 – Olympic Course Race 2 -- Pursuit Style Race3 – Alternate Skippers Race

Day 2 Three individual 3kn mile races, combined points for the Spring Romp Trophy

It all happens the weekend of April 26-27 – This is a big points weekend so don’t miss your chance to have some fun, and win a Plaque or Trophy.

The weekend will end with a barbecue at our clubhouse Sunday evening starting at 5:00 PM. Bring your own Meat, a Pot Luck Salad and Refreshments. Everyone is invited so come out to razz the racers and check out our new club barbecues.

Our course is an Olympic three leg racecourse with each leg .6 NM. – 3 Miles Total

Start/Finish Lines:With SE wind between buoy #1 and a temporary buoy. Course is #1 > #2 > #3 > #1 > #2 > #1 finishWith NW wind between buoy #3 and a temporary buoy. Course is #3 > #1 > #2 > #3 > #1 > #3 finishAll buoys are rounded to starboardSynchronize time on CRTV Channel 10

Start Times: On the Hr - 10 minute warning hornHr + :05 - 5 minute warning hornHr + :10 - Starting horn blastMotoring allowed until the 5-minute signal

Finish procedure:Finish line is the same as start line. First boat to finish records time for all boats. All boats are to record their times at the end of leg 3 in case the race has to be cut short.

Reciprocal Moorage- Pacific Playgrounds now offers our reciprocal

clubs 6 dedicated berths on the J Finger. An awesome contribution – Thanks to Kelly and Mr . Nissan !!!!

Reciprocal Clubs- Squamish Yacht Club – Go to the Olympics- Esquimalt Yacht Club – Watch out for the Subs- Maple Bay Yacht Club - Maple Bay Regatta - Saanich Marina – Jump off to the San Juan’s

Sailing Reflections from Brian

Our Club Album and many of our family albums have pictures of the rafts of boats that joined our many successful Yacht Club cruises. The annual Schedule of Events included cruises planned

for every long (holiday) weekend from Easter to Thanksgiving. Our yachties often braved uncertain weather, leaving on Friday nights or Saturday morning to many of our favorite anchorages within reasonable traveling distances. Destinations usually included Cortes Bay, Gorge Harbour, Von Donop Inlet, Tenedos Bay, Prideaux Haven, Roscoe Bay, Teakerne Arm, Isabel Bay, Grace Harbour, and as far as Walsh Cove.

The rafts of participants would number from as few as two vessels, too as many as 26 celebrating the holiday weekend. Aboard the boats were crews made up of couples, families with kids and pets, and often visiting relatives and friends were invited along. One well-attended event was the Easter Cruise to Von Donop Inlet back in about 1988. More than a dozen cruisers joined the raft on a beautiful spring weekend that saw the crews participate in an Easter Egg Hunt, hikes to Squirrel Cove, and lots of dinghying about the sheltered anchorage. Boat-to-boat socializing carried on all day, and at shoreside bonfires under starlit skies. We enjoyed the company of the crews that joined us from Campbell River, Oyster River, Browns Bay, and Comox. The Campbell River Yacht Club became renowned for it's successful cruises - not for their ambitious and far-reaching explorations, but the frequency (usually more than nine cruises per year) and reasonable traveling distances. Of course, few clubs anywhere in the world could boast of such a choice of accessible and beautiful safe anchorages within a day's travel. The cruises often served as an introduction to new sailors and newcomers to our area where they could travel with our group of experienced local cruisers and establish their favorite destinations to visit later on their own. Brian Kyle

From the Galley Slaves Pot by Harris

Expansions on the catch, kill, cook theme:

Salmon with Pineapple Salsa½ cup chopped pineapple½ cup minced red and green peppers2-tbsp. whole grain mustard or a squirt of prepared½ lime and zest½ tsp. cayennesalt and pepper4 Salmon steaks or fillets2 tbsp. melted butterMix together first 6 items set aside and take a break. Preheat grill to medium.Drain some of the juice from the salsa into the melted butter and apply As BBQ sauce while grilling the steaks until the fish just flakes. 10 minutes.Serve each steak with a spoonful of Salsa.

Mike Harris

Off the Mechanic’s Chest by Wessel

Temporary Insanity II – Uses way to much gas for my liking, but I like the speedy attitude. Remember to always secure your boat when leaving it unattended!

Gary Wessel