Happenings

April Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 3

April General

Membership Meeting

Wednesday, April 17

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

CHECK Thursday, April 18

OPENING DAY

May 3—5

Commodore

Duane Bordvick 468-3152

Vice Commodore

Jim Ghinazzi 468-4292

Rear Commodore

Doug Cram 468-4877

Secretary

Julie Duncan 468-2161

Treasurer

Sam Beller 468-2977

Trustees

Diana Hancock 468-3871

Jerry Hancock 468-3871

Sailing Committee Chair

Russ Johnson 468-2655

Membership Chair

Gayl Beller 468-2977

July Fourth Float Chair

VOLUNTEERS BEING ACCEPTED

Reciprocal Chair

Dave Welker 468-4007

“Newsline” Editor

Shanley Lett 468-3990

APRIL 2013

COMMODORE’ S CORNER

First I’d like to thank Jim Ghinazzi for taking over my duties

at the February General Membership Meeting, and Dick and

Barbara Reiswig for hosting what I understand was a very

successful and fun meeting. Last month’s general was also

excellent thanks to hosts Arlene Sund and Judy Welker, and

our extra special professional presenter, LIYC member

Migael Scherer, who presented a personal story about her

love affair...with boats! Wonderful inspiration as we head

into our favorite season—boating season.

Can you believe it? It’s actually beginning to feel like

Spring. As your Commodore, I give you permission to put

off all those unimportant Spring tasks like gardening, window

washing, gutter cleaning. Do what’s most important—GET

YOUR BOAT READY FOR CRUISING !!

Opening Day (May 3—5) at the Islander is only 4 weeks

away and I encourage you to make that your first official

cruise. We always have lots of fun on the Islander docks and

it’s even better if you have your boat nearby. Looking for-

ward to seeing all the new additions to the Yacht Club fleet.

If you are a new member or haven’t yet attended an Opening

Day, I hope to see you there. We usually start Friday after-

noon with a lively party on the docks and potluck appetizers.

If the weather is a bit nasty (very rare), we head indoors to

our Islander “Club House”. It’s the perfect time to get ac-

quainted with everyone and do some boat hopping. Of

course, the more serious fun begins Saturday at noon and

ends………….whenever. Don’t miss it!

Our Cruise and Event Calendar is now complete and includes

new events targeted at our sailing fleet. Thanks to our new

Sailing Program Chairman Russ Johnson and our hardwork-

ing Slo-Mo Cruiser Gary Zerbst, we now have a robust sail-

ing component to our yacht club. Even if you don’t sail or

own a sailboat, check out these events. You might be needed

to crew during a race, and power boats are always welcome to

join in the overnight activities or post-race celebrations. At

last month’s board meeting $300 was approved for trophies

and other program essentials.

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APRIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Islander Resort

April 17, 2013 6:00 pm—No host social hour

7:00 pm — Potluck Dinner and Program

Bring a main dish, salad, side dish or dessert to share and your own plates, utensils, etc. Coffee will be provided. Other beverages can be purchased in the Islander

Lounge.

PROGRAM: LIYC’S YEAR IN REVIEW Presented by Jim and Shanley Lett

Questions? Contact your hosts Jim and Shanley Lett 468-3990 or lettos@rockisland.com

FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHECK To comply with U S Coast Guard Regulations Thursday, April 18, 2013 10:00 am—11:00 am

Parking Lot across from the Islander Office For details, see article on page 4

OPENING DAY

May 3—5, 2013

See last sheet (pg 6) for reservations and instructions

COMMODORE’S CORNER, continued…

Recently I was catching up on some reading and saw an excellent article in “Northwest Yachting” regarding

the loss of Bob Foresman, father of LIYC member Gayl Beller, and founder of Forespar Products. (Many of

us had the pleasure of meeting Bob at a yacht club cruise a couple of years ago.) Of course, Bob’s passing

has been a huge loss to Gayl, but also to the entire boating community. You can read about many of Bob’s

contributions to boating and his yachting legacy in the article reproduced below in this month’s “Newsline”.

I suspect there were more than a few Forespar products on Blue, the J-160 boat that won the third annual

LaManzanilla Regatta in February. While most of you probably thought I was just goofing off in Mexico, I,

along with fellow LIYC members Russ Johnson and Dave Welker, were hard at work representing LIYC by

crewing on this 53 foot sloop. You might remember that we founded this regatta and that Dave and Russ won

the inaugural race. The race is now sponsored by the Puerto Vallarta Yacht Club.

Duane

Forespar Founder Bob Foresman Dies

Reprinted from “Northwest Yachting” Magazine

February 2013

Forespar Founder, Dr. Robert (Bob) Foresman, died at his home in San Juan Capistrano on December 30, 2012. Born in

1925 in Pasadena, California, Bob was an orthodontist by profession and served in the Navy’s “V-12” program as an

officer in the Navy Dental Corps in WWII and Korea.

Besides his family, Bob’s first love was sailing and the ocean. He started sailing at a very young age by building a 10

foot sailboat before moving on to larger ocean going vessels. His inventive nature led him to develop numerous prod-

ucts for his own sailboat.

This desire to optimize his boat led him to establish Forespar Products Corporation in 1965. There he designed and

marketed an unprecedented array of products specifically designed for sailing. His innovation and focus on quality

products established Forespar as a recognized leader in the marine industry.

Forespar is one of the strongest, most established marine equipment manufacturers in the United States. Their di-

verse line of products includes Marelon composite plumbing fittings, carbon fiber structures, Leisurefurl in-boom furl-

ing, and aluminum spars. (See www.forespar.com.)

Bob was involved in product development and came to work every day until late last year. His son, Scott Foresman,

has been leading Forespar for the last 5 years. He literally grew up in the business as Forespar’s “first employee” and

has run several marine and non-marine businesses.

Bob will be remembered as a true pioneer and innovator in sailboat hardware. He is survived by his wife Juin, and chil-

dren: Scott Foresman, Guy Foresman and Gayl Foresman Beller as well as eight grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bahia Sail Racing Association which assures support for the next gen-

eration of amateur sailors, a 501 ©(3) nonprofit organization. Www.bahiasailracing.com/contribute-to-bsra.

BoatUS: WE’VE RENEWED OUR

AGREEMENT WITH BoatUS TO SAVE

YOU EVEN MORE MONEY

The BoatUS Cooperating Groups Program has prov-

en so popular with members that LIYC is renewing

our agreement for another year.

Because of this special arrangement, you, as individ-

ual members, get 50% off the annual BoatUS mem-

bership dues when you join or renew. You pay just

$15 per year, half the regular $30. And if you join

right now via the BoatUS web site, you’ll pay only

$12.

BoatUS provides a vast array of services, infor-

mation and savings to recreational boaters, includ-

ing:

Discounts on West Marine purchases

On-the-water Towing, from $50 per incident

(which is free with membership) up to unlimited

service

Free Subscription to “BoatUS” and “Seaworthy”

magazines

Insurance

Custom boat graphics and lettering with step-by-

step design and installation instructions

Marine industry RECALL summaries

Representation on Capitol Hill to fight unfair tax-

es, fees, and government regulations that unduly

affect boat owners

And, much more………….

Join or renew today. Be sure to use LIYC’s

Cooperating Group Number GA83169Y to get the

specially reduced rate.

Join online at BoatUS.com or, for more information,

contact Shanley Lett, 360-468-3990 or let-

tos@rockisland.com.

REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

CHECKED AND TAGGED

It’s that time of year again! On

Thursday, April 18, Bill LaPorte of

Sea-Cure Services will travel to

Lopez to perform inspections of fire

extinguishing units for LIYC mem-

bers (and their friends) in prepara-

tion for another summer of boating

activity.

Bill will also update your unit’s tags

to show they are current to meet US

Coast Guard regulations.

Bring your units (from boat and

home) to the Islander Parking Lot

(across the street from the Islander

Office) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Prices for this service remain as:

Units of 2.5# and under $7

2.5# to 5# 9

10# and over 10

If you have questions about which

units can be serviced, you may want

to call Bill prior to April 18. You can

reach him at 360-378-3135 or email

bill@rockisland.com.

GOT A NEW (DIFFERENT) BOAT?

Join your other fellow yachties as they

christen their new boats during Open-

ing Day festivities Friday, May 3 and

Saturday, 4 at the Islander.

Contact Shanley Lett for details.

458-3990 or lettos@rockisland.com

‘TWAS THE LUCK O’ THE IRISH abounding at the March General Membership Meeting.

Festive shamrocks and greenery provided by Hosts Arlene Sund and Judy Welker greeted LIYC members for the no-

host social hour. Migael Scherer gave her entertaining (as usual) presentation on her “love affair” with boats.

Dick and Chris Bangsund, Gordon and Gretchen Gruenke, Phyllis Nansen

Jerry and Diana Hancock, Jack and Joan Giard, John Butte Susan Sanchez, Nancy Butte, Mary Stiger

<< Roy Robinson drew the winning 50/50

raffle ticket giving Julie Duncan a “fistful of

dollars”.

Special thanks to Arlene Sund and Judy

Welker for hosting and great deoca-

tions, to Migael Scherer for providing

the evening’s great entertainment and

to Jim Ghinazzi for the meeting photos.

OPENING DAY MAY 3— 5, 2013 LOPEZ Islander resort

IT’S ALMOST SUMMER! CELEBRATE OPENING DAY WITH OUR FRIENDS

FROM FRIDAY HARBOR SAILING CLUB

—> CARNIVAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE , HEY, MON <—

FRIDAY, May 3:

Boat Check– in (Call the Islander as you approach to receive your slip assign-

ment—VHF Channel 78 or 360-468-2233.

1700 hours Appetizer Potluck on the Islander Docks (or in the Islander meeting room if

the weather isn’t to our liking.)

AND, Christening Ceremonies—join your fellow yachties as they christen

their new boats

SATURDAY, May 5:

Breakfast on your own. (Islander opens at 9:00)

1100 hours Games, activities, christenings (continuing as long as we can take it)

1800 hours Opening Day Address and Social Hour - Commodores Duane Bordvick and

Rebecca Hughes

1830 hours Caribbean Style Dinner Buffet, followed by Awards

2030 hours Karaoke and Frivolity in the Islander Lounge

Cost for dinner is $ 25. per person (which includes tax and gratuity, tea and coffee). Beer, wine or

other beverages may be purchased individually in the Islander Lounge.

SUNDAY, May 6: On your own.

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Dinner Reservations must be made and prepaid by April 21st !!

Name(s)________________________________Phone_______________ # of dinners ____

I would like Islander moorage: Friday ____ Saturday ____ Do you need power? _______

Name of Boat ______________________ Length ______ Sail or Power ______________

LIYC: Mail check for dinners, payable to Lopez Island Yacht Club, to LIYC, Attn: Jim

Ghinazzi, P O Box 22, Lopez Island, WA 98261. Pay for your moorage when you regis-

ter at the Islander desk on May 4. Questions? Call Jim Ghinazzi at 468-4292.

The Islander is offering moorage for $19.95 for the weekend (no matter the size of

your boat). The price includes power and 2 free drink coupons per boat. Make your moorage reservations directly with the Islander before May 1, 360-468-2233.