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South Shore Yacht Club Member Directory May 2018
South Shore
Yacht Club
Member Directory
May 2018
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Table of Contents
Officers ................................................................................... 1
Board of Directors .................................................................. 1
Commodore’s Staff ................................................................. 2
Club Staff ................................................................................ 3
Managing Staff ................................................................... 3
Office Staff ......................................................................... 3
Dining Room Staff .............................................................. 3
Phone Number, Mailing Address, Email, Website ............. 3
Committees ............................................................................. 4
Audit Committee ................................................................ 5
By-Laws Committee ........................................................... 5
Entertainment Committee ................................................... 5
Finance Committee ............................................................. 6
Grounds Committee ............................................................ 6
House Committee ............................................................... 7
Insurance Committee .......................................................... 7
IT Committee ...................................................................... 7
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Junior Advisory Committee ................................................ 8
Membership Committee ..................................................... 9
Nominating Committee ....................................................... 9
Powerboat Committee ....................................................... 10
Protest Committee ............................................................. 10
Publications/Public Relations Committee ......................... 10
Sail Race Committee ........................................................ 11
Slip Committee ................................................................. 12
Special Events Committee (Queen’s Cup)........................ 14
Waterfront Services Committee ........................................ 14
Strategic Planning Committee .......................................... 15
Marketing Committee ....................................................... 15
The Al and Erv Nickel Memorial Award ............................. 15
Past Commodores ................................................................. 17
The Queen’s Cup .................................................................. 19
Past Queen’s Cup Winners ................................................... 21
A Brief History of SSYC ...................................................... 24
2018 Fee Schedule ................................................................ 26
Racing Under Sail ................................................................. 28
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Powerboating ........................................................................ 28
Junior Program ..................................................................... 29
South Shore Yacht Club Auxiliary ....................................... 30
2018 Auxiliary Officers .................................................... 30
Club Rules, Procedures and Policies .................................... 31
Membership Meetings ...................................................... 31
Joining the Club ................................................................ 31
Application ....................................................................... 31
Waiting List ...................................................................... 31
Processing Candidates ...................................................... 32
Use of the Club by Candidates ......................................... 32
Survivorship ...................................................................... 32
Resigning from the Club ................................................... 32
Dealing with the Club ....................................................... 33
Use of the Clubhouse ........................................................ 33
Meetings ........................................................................... 34
Delinquency ...................................................................... 34
Monthly Minimums .......................................................... 34
Children ............................................................................ 34
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Seniority ............................................................................ 35
Payment ............................................................................ 35
Conduct ............................................................................. 35
Rule Violations ................................................................. 35
Visitors .............................................................................. 36
Use of the Grounds ........................................................... 36
Parking .............................................................................. 36
Bicycles, Skates, Rollerblades and Skateboards ........... 37
Services/Entertainment ..................................................... 37
Compass ............................................................................ 37
Bulletin Boards ................................................................. 38
Lockers.............................................................................. 38
Guest Policy ...................................................................... 39
Swimming ......................................................................... 40
Refuse ............................................................................... 40
Speed Limit ....................................................................... 41
Boating at the Club ............................................................... 41
Moorings ........................................................................... 41
Tender ............................................................................... 41
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Dinghies and Kayaks ........................................................ 41
Slips .................................................................................. 42
Dock Captains ................................................................... 43
Dry Sailing ........................................................................ 43
Small Derricks .................................................................. 43
Fuel Dock ......................................................................... 44
Docking - Face Docks .................................................... 44
Docking - Transient Slips ................................................. 45
Visiting Yachts ................................................................. 45
Large Derrick and Winter Storage .................................... 45
Skid Lot ............................................................................ 48
Safety ................................................................................ 48
Membership Directory .......................................................... 49
Power and Sail Directories
Articles and Bylaws
2018
South Shore Yacht Club
Officers Commodore ............................ Jerry Kedziora
Vice Commodore ................ George Graubner
Rear Commodore ....................... Greg Gaitens
Corresponding Secretary ........... Paul Bargren
Treasurer .............................. Mark Humphrey
Financial Secretary .............. Steven Williams
Board of Directors
Scott Burke (2018) Seth Goettelman (2018)
Gary Johnson (2019) Bob Karnauskas (2018)
Dick Olson (2020) Bob Sabinash (2020)
Patty Thompson (2019) Rick Trisco (2019)
Vince Verhasselt (2020)
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Commodore’s Staff Flag Lieutenant .................... Bruce Nason PC
Sergeant at Arms ........................... Toni Buck
Club Photographer ............... Bruce Nason PC
Parliamentarian ................... Morgan Tilleman
Historian & Librarian ............... Charlie Clark
Strategic Planning ..................... John Sutphen
Cannoneer ................................ Mike Dziubek
Government Liaison .................. Mike Wiedel
Security Consultant ................... Mike Wiedel
Chaplain ............. John C. Wohlrabe, Jr., Th.D
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Club Staff Managing Staff
Pat Nora – General Manager
Sam Spiegel – Executive Chef
Karen Orlovitz – Dining Room/Banquet Manager &
Membership Services
Ed Holschuh – Bar Manager
Office Staff
Kristen Banks – Director of Office Operations
Joena Vitale – Head Accountant
Dining Room Staff
Pamela Banaszak – Head Waitress
Phone Number, Mailing Address, Email, Website
Voice: 414-481-2331 Fax: 414-481-2341
2300 E Nock Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207-2360
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ssyc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ssycmke/
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Committees Committees are the lifeblood of SSYC. The Club was
founded upon the solid dedication of volunteers who served on committees. Volunteer service to the Club in the form of committee membership is one of the most important commitments to SSYC a member can offer. SSYC continues to flourish and grow due to the dedicated volunteers who serve on the committees.
The Club’s By-Laws describe Committees and their functions very specifically (ARTICLE VII, Sections 1 through 22). Following are some general specifics about the committees.
There are 16 Standing Committees categorized as follows: Administrative Committees (6) - Audit, By-Laws, Finance, Insurance, Membership, and Nominating Committees; Operating Committees (4) - Grounds, House, Slip, and Waterfront Services Committees; and Activity Committees (6) - Entertainment, Junior Advisory, Powerboat, Public Relations/Publications, Sail, and Special Events Committees.
There is also a non-By-Laws committee, the IT Committee, formed by directive of the Commodore in 2014.
With the exception of the Nominating Committee, the Commodore appoints all By-Laws committee chairpersons who must be Active or Life members. Each committee is to have at least three members, although some have vacancies. There is no maximum number of members. Membership on an Administrative committee is limited to Active and Life members. Membership on an Operating Committee is limited to Active, Life and Associate members. Activity Committees have no membership restrictions.
The Commodore from time to time may appoint special committees as may be necessary, such as the Marketing and Strategic Planning Committees listed below.
Members are encouraged to volunteer for service on any of the standing Committees. Contact the Club General
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Manager or the Chairperson of the Committee.
Following is a listing of the 16 Standing Committees, the IT Committee and the Sail Race Protest Committee, with the name of the Chair and members of each.
Audit Committee
Rick Schoos, chair
Donna Kleczka
Larry Liss
By-Laws Committee
Seth Goettelman, chair
Jerry Kedziora
Barbara Drake
Bob Aring PC
Carl Pluckhan
George Artka PC
Jeremy Burns
Jerry Rakowski
John Archibald
John Liebenstein
Kenneth Dziubek PC
Mark & Peg Humphrey
Rick Schoos
Nancy Pluta
Dave Wehnes PC
Dick Olson
Pat Nora
Entertainment Committee
Vince Verhasselt, chair
Bo Drazovic
Bridget Lenz
Cheri Kolp
Chris Gutierrez
Cynthia Johnson
Dan Danowski
Donna Danowski
Diana Wright
Dick Schmidt
Karen Schmidt
Dolly McCartan
George Graubner
Sam Graubner
Jean Wolfrum
Jo Ann Randerson
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Karen Stevens
Kristin McCall
Laura Wehnes
Louis Horvath
Michelle LeSalva
Scotty Lawrie
Thomas Gale
Wendy Ponting
Finance Committee
Steven Williams, chair
Larry Lenz, vice chair
Jerry Kedziora
Mark Humphrey
Greg Gaitens
Ken Dziubek PC
George Graubner
Bob Aring PC
George Artka PC
Barbara Drake
Dave Wehnes PC
Steve Belville
Tim Stys
Mark Waeltz
Grounds Committee
Dick Olson, chair
Dennis Noble PC, vice-
chair
Jeff Amich
Fran Aring
Bob Aring PC
George Artka PC
Jim Casper
Dave Clark
Ken Dziubek PC
Mel Fabrizak
Mike Giannini
Dick Harvey
Kuy Herpel
Nate Kraucunas
Pete Larson
Bob McInnes
Bruce Nason PC
Jim Petersen
Lynn Petersen
Bill Pink
Glenn Ponting
Tom Rach
Jerry Rakowski
Pat Rakowski
John Sutphen
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Ken Thompson
Suzanne VanValin
Todd Weiler
Mark Wolbrink
House Committee
Gary Johnson, chair
John Sutphen, vice chair
Jim Peterson
Cara Gaitens
Nancy Pluta
Kathryn Hansen
Sheila Firari
Insurance Committee
Mark Humphrey, chair
Morgan Tilleman, vice-
chair
Rick Schoos
Karen Wake
Heidi Gaertner
Luke Radomski
Mel Fabiszak
IT Committee
Rick Trisco, chair
John Archibald
Bob Aring PC
Paul Bargren
Steve Culver
Scott Dryburgh
Pete Engel
Rob Goss
Jim Kelly
Erich Krueger
Zane Johnson
Jack Murphy
Dave Olson
Damian Przybyl
Rick Schoos
Adam Stohler
Peter VanValin
Dave Wehnes PC
Mike Wiedel
Tom Wolfrum
Ex-officio:
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Ken Dzubiek
Jerry Kedziora
George Graubner
Pat Nora
Junior Advisory Committee
Bob Sabinash, chair
Brian Adams
Paul Alberte
John Archibald
Bob Aring PC
Jim Blackwood
Mike Blackwood
Ava Depies
Sandra Doos
Peggy Eilers
Rena Fischer
Bob Franke
Lisa Gibson
Craig Griffith
George Grueblin
Bob Harley
Kuy Herpel
Cynthia Johnson
Michelle Johansen
Jim Kelly
Jim Kullerstand
Craig Lake
Andy Liss
Chris Manley
Dorothy Mietz
Chris Moll
Matt Morden
Helen “Cookie” Mueller
Pat Nora
Dick Olson
Sally Payne
Lynn Peterson
Bill Pink
Kay Putney
Jerry Rakowski
Pat Rakowski
Pat Randa
Jo Randerson
Kathy Reading
Natalie Rotheray
Paul Stollenwerk
Tom Salkowski
Rick Trisco
Stacy Trisco
Jeff Veenstra
Angel Wilcox
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Membership Committee
Patty Thompson, chair
Jenny Socha, vice chair
Tom Rach
Tom Nackers
Jo Ann Randerson
Tom Gale
Nancy Pluta
Bob Aring PC
Dick Olson
Jerry Kedziora
Ken Dziubek PC
Dean LaGrow
Barbara Drake
John Sutphen
Morgan Tilleman
Mark Wolbrink
Nominating Committee
Kenneth Dziubek PC,
chair
George Artka PC
Dave Wehnes PC
Bruce Nason PC
Mike Wiedel
Mike Kuptz
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Powerboat Committee
George Graubner, co-
chair
Ed Hahlbeck, co-chair
Karen & Dick Schmidt
Russ & Mary Burg
Leo & Sue Wagner
Scott & Barb Burke
Steve & Betty Belville
Doug & Pam Reading
Carol & Erv Schloemer
Vince & Lynn Verhasselt
Rebecca Hahlbeck
George & Janet Artka
Dave Tucholka
Jeff & Michelle Amich
Karen Stevens
Bill Baehring
Pam Swingle
Tom & Cam McElwee
Jim & Sally Mergener
Bernie & Gloria Larson
Ken & Ginny Yuska
Marnee Nelson
Craig Lake
Warren Kruse
Scott Lawrie
Dan & Donna Danowski
Sam Graubner
Rick Schoos
Protest Committee
Rick Trisco, chair
Bob Aring PC
Bob Franke
Sandra Doos
Jerry Kedziora
John Archibald
Ken Dziubek PC
Pat Randa
Publications/Public Relations Committee
Paul Bargren, chair
Dave Wehnes PC,
webmaster, vice-chair
Peter Engel
Bob Aring PC
Stacy Trisco
Staci Simons
Zane Johnson
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Sail Race Committee
Scott Burke, chair
Craig Griffith, vice chair
Regional Race Officer: John Archibald
Certified Race Officers: Bob Franke, Jerry Kedziora, Dave Wehnes PC
Club Race Officers
Bill Jelinek
Bob Aring PC
Bruce Nason PC
Rick Trisco
Dave Wehnes PC
Fran Aring
Jerry Kedziora
Ken Dziubek PC
Ken Kaim
Pat Randa
Bill Sprotte
Fleet Captains
Cheryl Kelly/Craig
Griffith – PHRF
Barbara Drake – SS/SSS
Pat McGuiniss –
Lightning
Geof Storms –Double
Handed
Fran Aring – MBWOS
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Volunteers
Art Mitchell
Bill Bronk
Bill Jelenik
Bill Sprotte
Bob Franke
Bob Aring PC
Bruce Nason PC
Caroline Nason
Cheri Kent
Cheryl Kelly
Craig Depies
Dave Johnson
Deanna Peterson
Deb Koelliker
Eric Jones
Jerry & Pat Rakowski
Jerry Kedziora
John Archibald
John Murphy
John Peterson
Karen Stevens
Ken Dziubek PC
Ken Kaim
Kevin Wilcox
Mary Buczynski
Mike Dziubek
Pat Randa
Peter Engel
Sandra Doos
Tom Wolfram
Toni Buck
Jean Wolfram
Kristen McCall
Vic Wexler
Morgan Tillman
Paul Dondero
Robin Olson
Jim Doyle
Slip Committee
Greg Gaitens, Chair
Eren Vargas
Steve Belville
Mel Fabiszak
Howard Miller
Mike Wiedel
Bob Aring PC
Jim Peterson
Frank Soltis
John Czeszak
Joel McChesney
Ken Garbisch
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Karen Stevens
Karl Krueger
Robert Garlinghouse
Mark Christianson
Andy Levins
Adam Majewski
Roman Szymberski
Bill Pink
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Special Events Committee (Queen’s Cup)
Scott Burke, chair
Kenneth Dziubek PC, vice-
chair
Brian Adams
John Archibald
Bob Aring PC
Fran Aring
George Artka PC
Bill Bronk
Toni Buck
Jean Casper
Charles Clark
Judy Cook
Jim Doyle
Barbara Drake
Sandy Dziubek
Marybeth Edmundson
Rip Edmundson
PeteEngle
Bill Jelinek
Jerry Kedziora
Craig Lake
Howard Millard
Bruce Nason PC
Carolyn Nason
Dick Olson
Lynn Peterson
Debbie Pruski
Jim Pruski
Greg Raleigh
Jerry Rakowski
Pat Rakowski
Janice Shoman
Jim Soike
Bill Sprotte
Karen Stevens
David Wehnes PC
Laura Wehnes
Rosemary Wehnes
Vic Wexler
Ralph Winkler
Waterfront Services Committee
Bob Karnauskas, chair
Bob Aring PC, vice-chair
Al Bednark
Bill Bronk
Bill Pink
Bruce Nason PC
Dave Berkowski
Dave Blomberg
Dave Wehnes PC
Jerry Kedziora
Karl Krueger
Ken Dziubek PC
Ken Thomson
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Mel Fabisak
John Czeszak
Jerry Rakowski
Jim Casper
Jim Peterson
Joel McChesney
Kevin Johnson
Mike Wiedel
Todd Weiller
Kim Rutkowski
Dan Stravinski
Strategic Planning Committee
John Sutphen, chair
Jerry Kedziora
Greg Gaitens
George Graubner
Paul Bargren
Dick Olson
Rick Trisco
Bob Sabinash
Scott Burke
Mark Humphrey
Gary Johnson
Morgan Tilleman
Jane Durment
Marketing Committee
Sam Graubner, chair
Cynthia Johnson
Paul Bargren
Zane Johnson
George Graubner
Jack Kosmoski
Bill Dickinson
Staci Simmons
The Al and Erv Nickel Memorial Award The Nickel brothers, who joined South Shore Yacht Club
shortly after World War I, gave long and dedicated service.
Al was secretary, treasurer and Compass editor for over 30 years. Erv performed a variety of tasks during the period. Both provided steadying influence during the perilous period of the Great Depression. Their leadership touched the lives of many at South Shore.
The idea of an award to honor them, endorsed by many, was formalized in the spring of 1971 when a special committee of chair Carl L. Mueller Jr. and members Norman Hundt, Harry
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Ziemann and Del Kemnitz settled on a memorial plaque.
Donations financed the award. Life member Ross Lewis designed the plaque and keeper awards. Past Commodore George Walker did much of the metal work and engraving. The finished trophy was presented to the Club at the 1972 Commodore’s Ball.
It is to be awarded each year to a member in good standing for contributions to South Shore Yacht Club representative of the high standards set by Al and Erv Nickel.
Selection of the recipient is made in the summer of each year by a committee including the Commodore, the Vice Commodore as an observer, the Chairs of the Sail/Race, Powerboat and House Committees, and a Life member chosen by the Commodore.
The basis of consideration includes at least five years continuous membership, years of service on standing committees, character and sportsmanship of the recipient, participation in sailing, power boating or general Club activities and at least one year of outstanding service. Candidates must be active on a standing committee or in a Club post in the year for which the award is presented.
The plaque remains at South Shore Yacht Club. Recipients are given keeper awards.
The past recipients are:
John Stollenwerk. ................... 2017
John Czeszak .......................... 2017
David Wehnes ........................ 2016
William Bronk ........................ 2015
John Barlow ............................ 2014
Michael Giannini ................... 2014
Robert Aring .......................... 2013
Bruce W Nason ...................... 2012
Jerry Kedziora ........................ 2011
Thomas M. Salkowski ............ 2011
Joseph (Jerry) Rakowski ......... 2010
David H. Blomberg ................. 2009
Norbert A. Zajc ....................... 2008
David A. Tucholka ................ 2007
Gary E. Mattson ..................... 2006
Victor N. Weiler .................... 2005
Edward L. Foster .................... 2004
David J. Spiess ........................ 2003
Helen “Cookie” Mueller ........ 2002
Barbara R. Drake ................... 2001
James E. Putney ..................... 2000
Kenneth Dziubek .................... 1999
Raymond Dziubek .................. 1999
Dennis J. Noble ..................... 1998
John L. Archibald ................... 1997
Ronald J. Nadolinski ............... 1997
Herbert M. Blake .................... 1996
Robert G. Helf ........................ 1995
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Lowell I. Marks ..................... 1994
Terrance Case ......................... 1993
Harold O. Wehnes .................. 1992
Michael A. Dukes ................... 1991
Marshall Reckard ................... 1990
Ronald Cornelius .................... 1989
Louis R. Peterson ................... 1988
Gerald Jonas ........................... 1987
Dr. Robert C. Blackwood ....... 1986
Ron Lemke ............................. 1985
Orville Lemke ........................ 1985
John P. Randa ......................... 1984
Clifford Hugg ......................... 1983
Harry S. Pease ........................ 1982
Donald J. Dillon ...................... 1981
Norman J. Hundt .................... 1980
J. Gerald Schlosser ................ 1979
Walter M. Richter .................. 1978
Don R. Trunk ......................... 1977
Maurice H. Price ..................... 1976
George Simonsen .................... 1975
William G. Lepthien ............... 1974
Leonard L. Reuter ................... 1974
CarI L. Mueller Jr .................. 1973
J. Thomas Poth ...................... 1972
Past Commodores Under the By-Laws, the Commodore serves as the chief
executive officer of the Club, presides at Board and membership meetings, appoints members of standing committees and Staff Officers, may create special committees, and “shall have command over the fleet when afloat.”
SSYC has a long and distinguished roster of past commodores.
Jerry Kedziora (incumbent) .... 2018
Kenneth Dziubek .......... 2016, 2017
George Artka ................ 2014, 2015
David A. Wehnes .......... 2012, 2013
Bruce W. Nason ............ 2010, 2011
Robert W. Aring ........... 2008, 2009
Terrance M. Case .......... 2006, 2007
David A. Tucholka ....... 2004, 2005
Gary E. Mattson ............ 2002, 2003
Michael A. Dukes ......... 2000, 2001
Robert G. Helf .............. 1998, 1999
Helen “Cookie” Mueller 1996, 1997
Orville J. Lemke ........... 1994, 1995
Michael H. Predith ........ 1992, 1993
Victor N. Weiler ........... 1990, 1991
Dennis Noble .......................... 1989
John R. Martin .............. 1987, 1988
James E. Putney ............ 1985, 1986
Marshall H. Reckard ..... 1983, 1984
Walter C. Furman ......... 1981, 1982
Lowell I. Marks ............ 1979, 1980
J. Gerald Schlosser ....... 1977, 1978
J. Thomas Poth ............. 1975, 1976
Don R. Trunk ................ 1973, 1974
Ronald Kent ............................ 1972
Royce Komor................ 1970, 1971
Bob Caspari .................. 1968, 1969
Tom Schoendorf ..................... 1967
Frank Kuhagen ............. 1965, 1966
William Dreher ............. 1963, 1964
Francis Reiske .............. 1961, 1962
Norm Hundt .................. 1959, 1960
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Dr. C. D. Jurss .............. 1957, 1958
Bernard Olson ............... 1955, 1956
Joe Schoendorf ............. 1953, 1954
Bob Strassman .............. 1951, 1952
Fred Treuber ................. 1949, 1950
Norm Hundt .................. 1947, 1948
Art Skelding .................. 1945, 1946
Bill Lawrie .............................. 1944
Art Skelding .................. 1942, 1943
Art Skelding .................. 1940, 1941
George Walker ........................ 1939
Dr. Jim Blackwood ................. 1939
George Hanson ............. 1932, 1933
Gilbert Doepke ............. 1928, 1929
Walter Jahr ............................. 1930
Gilbert Doepke ............. 1928, 1929
Charles Kuehn .... 1925, 1926, 1927
E. W. Van Dyke ...................... 1924
Andrew Hedrick ........... 1922, 1923
Gilbert Doepke ....................... 1921
John Hunter ............................ 1920
Charles Siefert ........................ 1919
John Hunter ............................ 1918
Charles Siefert ........................ 1917
William Barr ................. 1915, 1916
J. W. Campbell ....................... 1914
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The Queen’s Cup
The Queen’s Cup is one of
the oldest cups in world-
yachting that is still offered for
competition every year. The
history of the cup dates back to
an age when both British
Victorian silverwork and
English sailing yachts were
without rival anywhere in the
world.
American shipyards of this era were turning out very fast sailing vessels called clipper ships. These craft were extreme
designs built to outperform the fast new breed of ships powered by steam. The American racing sloop SILVIE was built during this era using this radical new technology.
On August 19, 1853, SILVIE won second place in a regatta scheduled by the Royal Yacht Squadron that was raced off Cowes, England.
First prize, a cup valued at 100 guineas, was won by the English yacht JULIA, followed within 6 minutes and 38 seconds by SILVIE. This outstanding performance by SILVIE caused the Squadron to award a special prize to her, a 50-guinea cup, now known as the Queen’s Cup.
Actually, it is not really a Queen’s Cup, because only English yachts are allowed to win a cup offered by the Queen. Races in which foreign yachts competed were sailed either before or after those races in which only English yachts competed.
The cup was brought back to the New York Yacht Club, SILVIE’s home port, and went into obscurity until 1874, when Mr. J.H. Godwin, of Kingsbridge, NY gave the cup to
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his friend Kirkland C. Barker, Commodore of the International Yacht Club of Detroit. The cup was to be offered as an international challenge, to be known as the Godwin Cup.
There was only one challenger, ANNIE CUTHBERT of Hamilton, Ontario. Barker’s CORA won the first race, with the Canadians winning the second but forfeiting the final race. This gave the cup to Barker but left very strained relations between the Detroit and Hamilton yachtsmen. The cup was never offered for competition again, probably due to the untimely death of Commodore Barker. He and two other crew members drowned while shifting ballast in CORA in preparation for the 1875 racing season.
Nothing more is known about the cup until about the turn of the 20
th Century, when a young lad, while cleaning out a
family storeroom, discovered an exquisite rosewood box holding the cup. The lad was Walter Hull, whose father was Charles Hull, son-in-law of Commodore Barker, to whom the cup had been given.
Walter Hull treasured the cup for the rest of his life and kept it in his possession until September 1, 1938, when his good friend William Lawrie (later Commodore of SSYC in 1944) persuaded him to deed it to South Shore Yacht Club, “for an annual race across Lake Michigan, always starting off South Shore Yacht Club, and ending at a point in Michigan, open to all yachts of a recognized yacht club on the Great Lakes.”
In early years, the cup was awarded in the Universal Fleet, which dominated racing on Lake Michigan. The first race was sailed to Spring Lake, Michigan, and won by the R-boat CALYPSO, owned by Dr. Hollis Potter of the Chicago Yacht Club. In later years, the Universal boats became less popular and the number of cruising-type boats increased. The Race Committee decided to award the cup alternately to the different cruising fleets.
The age of the cup is authenticated by the traditional
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markings found on the cup, five in number: silversmith’s trademark, standard mark, town mark, date mark and duty mark. These marks reveal that the cup was crafted by the silversmith firm of Robert Garrard, located at 29 Panton Street, St. Martins, England, in 1847-1848. The lions head standard mark denotes the minimum sterling silver content is 92.5%; only the Britannia standard mark is of higher minimum silver content.
We are very proud of the Queen’s Cup, and pleased to continue the fine yachtsman spirit started by Walter C. Hull nearly eighty years ago.
Past Queen’s Cup Winners 1938 Calypso – Hollis C. Potter,
CYC
1939 Vagabond – E. Purtell & E.
Mason, CYC/SSYC
1940 Gloriant – A. Hermann, RYC
1941 No winner, time limit
1942 No winner, time limit
1943 Carolyn Too – H. Ziemann,
SSYC
1944 No winner, time limit
1945 Rangoon – H.E. Bremer, MYC
1946 Firefly – H. Jelinek, SSYC
1947 Lassie (Cruising) – W. J.
Lawrie, SSYC
Spindle (Universal) – V.
Thomas, RYC
1948 Kid Sister (Cruising) – B.
Wallschlaeger,MYC
Lively Lady (Universal) – O.
Dreher, SSYC
1949 Sally (Cruising) – P.C.
McNulty, MYC
Hope (Universal) – Schoendorf
Bros., SSYC
1950 Romahajo (Cruising) – H.
Nedeau, MYC
1951 Corvett (Cruising) – C. A.
Phelps, MBYC
Hope (Universal) - Schoendorf
Bros., SSYC
1952 Tahuna (Cruising) – P.C.
McNulty, MYC
Lively Lady (Universal) – O.
Dreher, SSYC
1953 Vixen (Cruising) – C. Ewing,
GBYC
Lively Lady (Universal) – O.
Dreher, SSYC
1954 Fleetwood – N.F. Geib, CYC
Lively Lady (Universal) – O.
Dreher, SSYC
1955 Gypsy – Schoendorf Bros.,
SSYC
Dilemma (Universal) – J.
Briner, MYC
1956 Copper Head – Charles
Kotovic, SSYC
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Nancy (Universal) – C.
Pettinger, SSYC
1957 Ramahajo – H. Nedeau, MYC
Celeste II (Universal) – J.
Lorenz
Lively Lady (Universal) – O.
Dreher, SSYC
1958 Gypsy – Bill & Tom
Schoendorf, SSYC
Lively Lady (Universal) – O.
Dreher, SSYC
1959 Dyna – C. Ewing, GBYC/CYC
1960 Ramahajo II – H. Nedeau,
MYC
1961 BeBeToo – J. Medendorp,
MYC
1963 Vanadis – Payson Meyhew,
CYC
1964 Gypsy – Charles Kotovic,
SSYC
1965 Blitzen – Bill & Tom
Schoendorf, SSYC
1966 Blitzen – Bill & Tom
Schoendorf, SSYC
1967 Gypsy – Charles Kotovic,
SSYC
1968 Buddy – Bernard Olson, SSYC
1969 Charmer III – Joe Schoendorf,
SSYC
1970 Aggie V – John Auchter, MYC
1971 Sundancer – Bill O’Rourke,
SSYC
1972 Magic – Walter Lindemann,
MYC
1973 Harmony – C. Bjerrgaard,
MYC
1974 Wild Irish – Dr. Flanary, MYC
1975 Scaramouche – Charles Kirch,
MBYC
1976 Wizard – Dr. Lou Kagen, MYC
1977 Souvenir – Joe Schiller, MYC
1978 Windancer – John Nedeau,
MYC
1979 Aries – Bill Tripp, MBYC
1980 Sleeping Bear – L.J. Verplank,
SLYC
1981 No winner, time limit
1982 Decision, Dave Howell, CYC
1983 Foxfire Westdale (Universal),
MBYC
1984 Bacchant – Jerome Sullivan,
MYC
1985 Bacchant – Jerome Sullivan,
MYC
1986 Gotcha – Dr. Thomas Olson,
SSYC
1987 Magic – Walter Lindemann,
MYC
1988 Falcon – Dave Pappas, SSYC
1989 (Tie) Griffin – Bob Spraker,
EHYC
Heartbreaker – Robert
Hughes, MYC
1990 Bacchant – Jerome Sullivan,
MYC
1991 Voodoo – Henry P. McHale,
MYC
1992 Cynosure –
Reichelsdorfer/Kohler, SYC
1993 Bantu – Thomas Kuber,
M&MYC
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1994 Bantu – Thomas Kuber,
M&MYC
1995 Spitfire – James Hellquist,
WYC
1996 Bantu – Thomas Kuber,
M&MYC
1997 Bantu – Thomas Kuber,
M&MYC
1998 Rag Doll – Peter & Judy
Reiske, SSYC
1999 Bacchant – Jerome Sullivan,
MYC
2000 Bantu – Thomas Kuber,
M&MYC
2001 Jupiter – Robert Fritz, MCSC
2002 Nitemare – Tom Neill, ColYC
2003 Insatiable – Norman
Silverman, BYC
2004 Bantu – Thomas Kuber,
M&MYC
2005 Collaboration 2 –
Vickery/Jungmann, CYC
2006 Norther Winds – R.
Longworth, MYC
2007 Main Street – Bill Schanen,
PWYC
2008 Rocinante – Chris & Charlotte
Taylor, SSYC
2009 Windquest – Doug DeVos,
MBYC
2010 Mezzaluna – Jeff Anderson,
SSYC
2011 Every Day, R. Rafson,
Muskegon YC
2012 Twister, Herb Wake, SSYC
2013 Spirit Walker, - V. McCain,
Muskegon YC
2014 Viper, F.W. Laslow, AYC
2015 Bearly Movin’, Lisa & Bill
Ruoff, MBYC
2016 Natalie J - P. O’Neil, BYC
2017 Odyssey – D. Bohl, MYC
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A Brief History of SSYC The adventuresome men and women who built South
Shore Yacht Club came mainly from the trades and the hard world of rolling mills, forges, factories and waterfronts. Almost all lived in Bay View, the urban neighborhood to which we have remained deeply connected ever since. They possessed hands-on skills and boundless volunteer spirit. This can-do character continues to mold SSYC today, more than a century later.
The Club was founded in 1913. The City had built a small protected anchorage between Iron and Nock Streets, and a group of local residents seized the opportunity to form SSYC. After two years meeting in a rented house, the Club towed a derelict Great Lakes lumber schooner – the LILLY E – from Sturgeon Bay, pulled it ashore at the current site, added electricity and a hurricane deck for dancing, and had a clubhouse. Membership was men-only in those chauvinist days, but in 1915 the women formed the SSYC Ladies’ Auxiliary and raised substantial funds dedicated to furnishing “the ship.”
Not all members supported the LILLY E project, unfortunately, and an unhappy faction split off to form the separate Steel Mills Yacht Club. But five years later, in 1921, the two groups reunited as the reconstituted South Shore Yacht Club, now with two white stars in the burgee to denote the two groups joining as one.
Meanwhile, sadly, LILLY E, fell into disrepair, and wallets and resources strained by the demands of World War I could not keep up. In the fall of 1921, a series of northeast gales drove her further ashore, opened seams and meant the end of LILLY E. On a still, cloudy day in midsummer 1922, a dozen members doused the wrecked ship with oil and watched her burn down to embers. Her bones became part of new parkland, buried beneath what is now the club parking lot. Our front gate stands immediately above the final resting spot of her bow.
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For a while, SSYC used the old Steel Mills Yacht Club clubhouse, a welded steel barge moored at the foot of Nock Street. In the Depression, some members were unable to pay even the $5 annual dues.
But in 1938, the first true clubhouse was built on reclaimed land where today’s clubhouse stands. In 1963, the first bank of slips went in. In 1988, after 75 years, the chauvinist era ended as women were admitted as full members. In 2006, the clubhouse saw major expansion and renovation, while the Club settled a longstanding dispute over “who owns the lakebed” by conceding ownership of the building to Milwaukee County and signing a long-term lease that was renewed effective 2017 to secure the Club’s place on the waterfront for years to come.
See more about the Club’s history, including photos, at http://ssyc.org/club/our-origins
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2018 Fee Schedule
Note: This Fee Schedule is accurate as of publication of this handbook in
Spring 2018. Subsequent fee changes will not be reflected here. If there is
a question, consult www.SSYC.org or the Club Office for current
information.
Fee Taxes Total DUES Associate I 259.30 14.52 273.82 Associate II 518.70 29.05 547.75 Active 778.00 43.57 821.57 Non-Resident 167.50 9.38 176.88 Life Member 0.00 0.00 0.00 Courtesy 0.00 0.00 0.00 INITIATION FEE Associate Member 850.00 (pay 10%/year) Active Member 850.00 47.60 897.60 Application Deposit 100.00 n/a SLIP LICENSE FEE 40’ 1,270.50 71.15 1,341.65 45’ 1,429.30 80.84 1,509.34 50’ 1,663.75 93.17 1,756.92 60’ 1,996.50 111.80 2,108.30 DOCKAGE and MISCELLANEOUS Dockage NON-Members All Boats 1.50/ft plus tax per day Dockage Members All Boats 1.10/ft. plus tax per day DRY SAIL PER SPACE 14-16 ft 140.00 7.84 147.84 17-20 ft 160.00 8.96 168.96 21-24 ft 190.00 10.64 200.64 25-33 ft 250.00 14.00 264.00 DINGHY RACK 55.00 3.08 58.08 KAYAK STORAGE 27.00 1.51 28.51 TENDER SERVICE 250.00 14.00 264.00 LARGE DERRICK Haul out or Launch 3.50/ft Winter Storage *Includes lift, launch,
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and spar storage Spar In/Out 1.00/ft Spar Storage 1.00/ft Midseason Lift ($25 min) 3.00/ft LOCKERS Outside 70.00 70.00 Inside 50.00 50.00 JUNIORS Dues 20.00 n/a Initiation Fee 10.00 n/a JR. SAILING LESSONS Beginners & Intermediates 360.00 Advanced/Racing Tactics 385.00 AUXILIARY Dues 25.00 n/a Initiation Fee 5.00 n/a
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Racing Under Sail South Shore Yacht Club sponsors and encourages sailboat
racing. One, because it represents the highest order of sportsmanship, and two, because it embodies the fellowship and teaches the seamanlike skills which are stated in our Articles.
Weekend racing for cruising yachts is conducted under the rules of the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) in two fleets, the Milwaukee Bay Offshore Series and the newer Saturday Afternoon Sailing Series. The Double Handed Fleet presents an opportunity for social sailing on Friday afternoons. The Lightning Class competes in a one-design fleet on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer.
The South Shore Social Sailing Series (SS/SSS) is a Wednesday night tradition at SSYC. This series is sailed over a short course under simplified handicap rules. It provides fun and is great experience for beginners, but seasoned skippers and crews sail as well. Dinner and socializing follow the races. As many as 70 boats sometimes compete.
The MBWSO (Milwaukee Bay Women's Sailing Organization) runs six Monday-night handicap events over the course of the summer. MBWSO promotes women in sailing, helps participants build their skills and confidence, and creates a spirit of good fellowship. The Fleet Captain is SSYC’s Fran Aring, [email protected], (414) 481-2600.
For information concerning fleet handicaps or activities, contact the fleet captains listed under Sail – Race Committee.
For information on the race schedule or race program see the Club calendar, which can be found on the Club’s website at www.SSYC.org, or contact the Sail Race chairman.
Powerboating In keeping with its stated goals of fellowship and the
furthering of nautical skills and knowledge, South Shore
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Yacht Club sponsors a variety of social and competitive events for powerboats.
An overnight cruise, a series of Lake Michigan Yachting Association open houses, picnics, and other social events are all offered by the Power Boat Committee. See the club calendar, which can be found on the club’s website at www.SSYC.org, or contact the Power Boat chairman.
Junior Program The Junior Program at South Shore Yacht Club is open to
boys and girls aged 8 through 18. Participants need not be the children of members.
Juniors are subsidized by The SSYC Juniors Sailing Foundation, Inc. and conduct activities to raise funds to support their program. See fee list for dues and fees.
Juniors may use SSYC within guidelines established by the Board of Directors. Hours are as follows:
May 1 - September 15 (Monday - Friday): 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday & all other times: only during previously announced Junior Activities.
Juniors are not allowed to stay overnight on boats without an adult (parent) present. This rule does not limit the privileges of young people who are with their parents or other adult members. Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children.
Safe boating is emphasized. An eight-week summer sailing program begins after schools close. Instructors teach basic, advanced and racing techniques using Optimists, Lasers and 420s owned by the Juniors Foundation.
Junior members who are certified by the sailing instructors are eligible to use the Club-owned boats when they are not being used for lessons.
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All junior members are eligible to use the Junior Clubhouse. For information contact the Club Office.
South Shore Yacht Club Auxiliary The Auxiliary, an integral part of SSYC, makes yearly
donations for Club improvements, as well as donating to selected charitable organizations within the community. The major fund-raising activity is the sale of merchandise promoting the annual Queen’s Cup race.
The camaraderie shared by Auxiliary members of all ages is truly special. There’s an open invitation for new members to join this dynamic and important group that benefits both SSYC and the surrounding community. You’re most welcome to contact any officer regarding membership or to attend a meeting to learn more about the SSYC Auxiliary
Those eligible for membership are Active, Associate, and Life Members in good standing, or their spouses or significant others. Minimum age for membership is 18. The annual dues are $25.00, and the initiation fee is $5.00.
Auxiliary meetings are held at the clubhouse on the first Tuesday of the month; there are no meetings during January or July. General meetings, followed by entertainment or speakers, begin at 7 P.M. However, times vary for dinner meetings, including the annual Shipmates Night. Details may be found on SSYC’s website.
2018 Auxiliary Officers
President – Helen “Cookie” Mueller
Vice President – Christine Martin
Recording Secretary – Kristin McCall
Corresponding Secretary – Sharon Scherr
Treasurer – Susan Peterson
Financial Secretary – Fran Aring
Auditor – Bridget Lenz
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Club Rules, Procedures and Policies Membership Meetings
The By-Laws require four general membership meetings each year. As of 2018, they take place at 7:00 P.M. in the clubhouse dining room on the third Thursday of March and September and the second Thursday of June and December. The September meeting includes the annual election of officers, and the December meeting includes the presentation of the next year’s budget. For the specific date of each meeting, please see the on-line club calendar.
Special meetings may be called from time to time, as provided by the By-Laws.
Joining the Club
The number of Active memberships in South Shore Yacht Club is limited by the By-Laws to 600. The number of Associate memberships may not exceed 10% of the Active memberships. There is no limit on other classes of membership. Wisconsin residents are given preference.
Application
Applicants may obtain an informational packet along with the membership application from the Club Office.
The completed application should be returned to the Club Office accompanied by the candidate’s $100 deposit. If accepted, the deposit will apply toward the candidate’s initiation fee. If the candidate withdraws before initiation, the deposit will not be refunded.
A “TRY SSYC” program, offering a month’s sample membership with food and beverage purchases credited toward the initiation fee, also frequently is offered. Ask for details.
Waiting List
When necessary, the candidate’s name will be placed on
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the waiting list in chronological order based on the application postmark or the date received by the Yacht Club if delivered in person.
Processing Candidates
Candidates are notified by mail when they are to be considered to fill an opening. Candidates’ names are posted on the bulletin board for 30 days. During this period any Member may notify the Membership Committee of any reason why a candidate should not become a Member.
Candidates are to be present during Candidate Orientation. The Induction is usually held at one of the monthly Board of Directors meetings. The balance of any fees must be paid at the time of induction.
An applicant who becomes eligible, but chooses to pass for whatever reason, will forfeit the filing deposit.
Use of the Club by Candidates
Until induction, candidates are issued temporary cards and may use the Club facilities, although without house charging privileges.
Survivorship
The surviving spouse of a recently deceased member is entitled to special consideration under Article III, Sec. 8 & 18 of the By-Laws.
Resigning from the Club
Any member who is neither indebted to the Club nor has charges pending may resign in good standing by writing to the Financial Secretary and surrendering his or her membership card. Such a letter must be postmarked prior to January 1 to avoid obligation for the following year’s dues and fees.
Members who resign in good standing receive special consideration upon rejoining per Article III, Sec. 14 of the
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By-Laws. A member who resigned in good standing and wishes to rejoin within 10 years will be placed at the top of the waiting list and need pay only 1/2 the initiation fee, along with the normal amount of dues at that time. Those who allow their membership to lapse or are indebted to the Club in any way will receive no consideration of any kind until all indebtedness is paid
Dealing with the Club
Checks for dues and fees should be made payable to South Shore Yacht Club. Unless otherwise specified, they should be mailed to the Financial Secretary, at the Club address: 2300 E. Nock St., Milwaukee, WI 53207-2360.
Payment by credit card and other payment on-line is available as described on the members section of www.SSYC.org. Convenience fees may apply to credit card payments.
Use of the Clubhouse
The Financial Secretary will issue photo identification cards bearing the member’s name and number. If requested, ID cards will be issued to spouses or significant others. This card is to be the only means of identification used at the Club.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards are accepted in the bar and restaurant. Members may also use their ID cards to house-charge food, beverages and other items such as ice and fuel to their accounts.
Membership cards and ID cards are not transferable. Loaning your card to another person or using another member’s card to house charge will subject you to disciplinary action.
The clubhouse is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is prohibited in the clubhouse, including E-cigarettes. An outside heated and screened smoking area is available on the south side of the clubhouse. Please dispose of your smoking materials responsibly.
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The clubhouse, as with all Milwaukee County facilities, is a weapon free zone. Weapons are not permitted in the clubhouse or on the grounds.
Meetings
The Club is the appropriate place for such activities as committee meetings, social gatherings and such related interest groups as racing fleets and seamanship classes. Dates should be cleared with the Club management.
Use of the Club for private brunches, luncheons, dinners, parties, receptions and meetings is encouraged. A member must sponsor such events. Tax forms are provided where applicable. Address requests to Club management. Opportunities are limited during the boating season, but available dates abound during autumn, winter and spring.
Delinquency
Annual membership dues are due on or before January 1st.
Prompt payment of dues and other debts is an obligation of membership. The provisions of Article V, Section 9 of the By-Laws will be strictly enforced.
Monthly Minimums
The Monthly Minimum spending for the Club bar and restaurant is $40.00 (before tax and tip). Life Members are not subject to the minimum. You may review your monthly balance at any time on the My-Account tab of the MySSYC section of www.SSYC.org. Contact the office at 414-481-2331 if you need assistance.
Children
South Shore Yacht Club is a family orientated organization and encourages family participation in events and activities at the Club.
Children must be accompanied by their parents at all times while on the club grounds docks and members boats. Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children. Under no
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circumstances are children allowed at the bars in the clubhouse at any time. In all other areas of the clubhouse children must be accompanied by their parents.
It is recommended that children under 12 years old wear Coast Guard approved life jackets while on docks or finger piers.
Seniority
The Club By-Laws provide that vacancies for dry sail, locker rental, slip rental, dinghy storage and winter storage on the grounds will be based on seniority.
Seniority is determined from the Club records by the Financial Secretary. It is based on cumulative years of Active and Life Membership. However, Juniors who joined prior to October 1, 1970, shall have their seniority begin as of the date they joined the Club, since all members accumulated seniority in those early years. Every Active or Life member is senior to every Associate and Non-resident Member. A period of Non-resident membership neither adds nor reduces a member’s seniority.
Payment
In general, Club facilities are intended for the use of members, their families and their guests. The Internal Revenue Service requires that the member pay for all services; otherwise, our tax exempt status could be jeopardized.
Conduct
South Shore Yacht Club is an organization of ladies and gentlemen. Proper conduct is expected. Members are responsible for the behavior of their guests; visiting skippers are responsible for the behavior of their crews.
Rule Violations
The South Shore Yacht Club By-Laws empower the Commodore to suspend any member for rule violations or
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unbecoming conduct. After a hearing, the Board of Directors may take such action as is deemed proper, up to and including expulsion.
Visitors
Visiting yachters must sign a guest register. They are welcome in all Clubhouse facilities. Upon request, temporary key cards may be issued to allow admission to heads and showers during hours when the Clubhouse is closed. SSYC reciprocates with recognized Yacht Clubs.
Use of the Grounds
Admission to the Club grounds is limited to members and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times when on Club property. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests.
Members must access the front gate with their photo ID cards. If a guard is on duty, members will be requested to show their membership cards. ID cards are issued to the member and spouse or significant other at the time of initiation. Replacement cards fees will be charged as posted in the Club office.
No cards are to be given or loaned to nonmembers.
Parking
Members’ vehicles with SSYC decals affixed to their windshields may be parked on the grounds when space is available. Loose decals will not be honored. Guests must park outside the gate.
Members receive one windshield decal. Additional decals may be obtained at the Club office for $4.00 each.
Members may park only one vehicle on the grounds at any time. Vehicles include motorcycles, scooters or any other form of motorized transportation.
Vehicles must be parked in marked spaces only, not in aisles, roadways, or other reserved areas.
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Dry sailing spaces are reserved for boats and absolutely closed to motor vehicle parking. Do not park in front of the fire hydrant or under the small north or south derricks.
If any vehicle is parked in violation of any of these rules, a violation notice will be issued, the identity of the vehicle will be recorded, and the member will be charged a penalty of $25.00 for the first violation, $50.00 for the second violation. If violations continue, Board action will result.
Long term parking (more than three days) requires a permit from the office and a set of keys must be left with the Club office should the car have to be moved for an emergency.
Bicycles, Skates, Rollerblades and Skateboards
There is a bicycle rack for members’ use located on the Club grounds. There is no charge for using it. Bicycles may be walked to a boat on the docks, but under no circumstances are they allowed to be ridden on the docks at any time.
Skates, skateboards and rollerblades may not be used on the docks at any time and may be walked to a boat on the docks.
Motorbikes, scooters, etc., that fit on a member’s yacht may be taken to the yacht via the dock, but may not be ridden on the docks at any time.
Services/Entertainment
Several parties are scheduled each year at the Club. They are announced in the Compass, on Facebook or via email. Members may bring reasonable numbers of guests.
Compass
The Compass is the official South Shore Yacht Club publication and is published approximately monthly
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throughout the year.
Contributions of articles, drawings and photos/pdfs are encouraged. Deadlines are normally the first of the month, but check with the Publications Chair to verify. Leave a copy of your article at the Club office, email it to [email protected] or, best of all, follow the instructions at http://ssyc.org/compass-submissions/submit-an-article/article/new/
Commercial advertising is sold to offset some costs, if
space permits and the Publications Chairman approves. Regular ad rates are available from the committee chair, at the Club office, or at http://ssyc.org/compass-submissions/advertise-in-the-compass
Classified ads are free to members. Check the Compass for details.
Bulletin Boards
The official bulletin board for notices required by the By- Laws and other regulations is in the Clubhouse north foyer. Members may post notices there with the approval of the Club management. Articles advertised for sale must relate to boating and may not be part of a commercial venture. Leave notices at the Club office. Such notices will be removed from the board after 30 days.
Race results, racing fleet information, fleet standings and other information pertaining to water and sail/race activities will be posted on the derrick house bulletin board near the derrick.
Lockers
A limited number of indoor lockers are available in the men’s locker room, and outdoor lockers for all members are also available for rent. Apply at the office.
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Guest Policy
The member who is the primary card holder and or his/her spouse or significant other may invite guests to SSYC provided that the member is in ‘good standing’. A guest is anyone not described in one of the membership categories of the Club, as stated in Article III, Section 1.
The following rules and or policy apply to all members, including Junior and Associate members as outlined below:
1) All guests must be accompanied by their host member. Guests should be met at the front gate or entrance of the Clubhouse by the host member. A guest is anyone at the club at the invitation of a current member in good standing. Spouses or significant others of members are allowed guests even if the primary card holder is not at the club.
2) Guests are not allowed to use a member’s membership number to house charge for any transactions to purchase any goods or services at any time. Guests may not be served any goods or services without the host member, spouse or significant other present at the club.
3) Guests are required to sign the guest registration book which is located in the upper foyer at the entrance to the club.
4) Members are responsible for their guest’s behavior and actions. Any misconduct may subject the host member to disciplinary action by the Board of Directors including suspension of membership privileges up to and including termination of membership as proscribed in the club’s By-Laws.
5) Guests are not allowed to “house charge” but are allowed to use cash or a credit card.
6) Junior members may not have adult guests. Adult guests are 18 years or older. Juniors must abide by the Junior Foundation Guidelines regarding behavior and access to the club.
7) Members’ children may not have guests unless the
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member [parent(s)] is at the club.
8) Any former member whose membership was terminated for cause is not allowed at the Club at any time either as a guest, contractor, subcontractor or crew person for the purpose of sail race, sail cruising, power boating, fishing or assisting with launch and haul-out of a member’s boat.
(Effective June 15, 2015, per Board of Directors action)
Swimming
City ordinance prohibits swimming from the Club docks and slips.
Refuse
SSYC is certified under the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program, adhering to best management practices to protect water quality, proudly flying the “Green Marina” flag. Among other things, slip renters must avoid toxic or oily discharges, and boat owners performing off-season maintenance must sand bottoms over a tarp and under a tent of plastic sheeting, while using a vacuum sander. Complete regs are at http://www.ssyc.org/images/Slips-documents/Slip-environmental-rules.pdf
Don’t pollute. Bring your trash ashore for disposal. Discard it only in the large designated containers near the main gate. Observe rules posted there for recycling.
Exercise pets outside the main gate. Members are responsible for the conduct of their pets. Remember, Milwaukee has a leash law.
No fishing or cleaning fish on the Club’s piers.
Avoid glass breakage. Only plastic beverage cups are permitted outside of the clubhouse, including the upper and lower decks and on the lawn. Please deposit all waste oil in the storage tank provided near the main gate.
Scavenging for aluminum cans or other salvageable refuse in the containers is not allowed.
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Speed Limit
Milwaukee enforces a 5-mile per hour speed limit in the anchorage, including the fairway paralleling the breakwater. Be considerate; the skipper causing damage to docked boats or shore facilities is legally liable.
Boating at the Club Moorings
SSYC does not have legal jurisdiction over the anchorage. Information on moorings may be obtained by calling 414-520-1631.
Tender
The tender will normally operate between 9 a.m. and dusk on week-ends and holidays and between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. other days from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Hours may change for special events or after Labor Day. Schedules and changes to the schedules will be posted on the dock house windows.
A tender pass is required to use the tender. It may be purchased at the Club office. See fee list for current price.
The tender is for the use of members only. Capacity is 14 persons; operators may not exceed it. During busy periods, you will be limited to taking only 2 people per moored boat in the tender. Bring your boat to a face dock to pick up or discharge larger parties.
Pets may be carried on the tender if they are carried in a container designed for that purpose.
Dinghies and Kayaks
All dinghies and kayaks to be stored on Club grounds must be on one of the Club storage racks or other designated areas when not in use, during the boating season.
Each dinghy and kayak must have a current sticker and
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owner’s membership number prominently displayed.
Dinghy and kayak stickers are available at the Club office. Two numbered stickers will be issued; one is to be affixed to the vessel and one to the space where it is to be stored. Do not store your vessel in a space that has another member’s sticker on it.
Dinghy racks are used for spar storage in winter and must be cleared of all vessels by the start of fall haul out. A penalty will be assessed for any vessel left on the racks after that date. After the start of haul out, dinghies and kayaks may be left on the grounds near the dinghy launch ramps until Oct. 31, if you have a boat on a mooring.
Slips
The Club has 230 slips available to Active and Life members on an annual basis by license agreement. The license term is from approximately April 15 to October 31, as more specifically stated in the license agreement. Fees, agreement and certificate of insurance are due as stated in the license agreement.
Slip vacancies are filled according to membership seniority, from a waiting list posted on the Club bulletin board. To get on the list, obtain a slip application at the Club office. Complete and return it to the office with a $100 nonrefundable deposit. The deposit will apply toward the Slip License fee.
Licensees must familiarize themselves with terms, conditions and the Slip License rules. The licensee must also provide verification that the yacht to be docked in the leased slip is owned by the licensee. If the yacht is owned by more than one person, the licensee must have at least fifty percent ownership. This verification must be satisfactory to the Slip Review Committee, which is a subcommittee of the Slip Committee, and annually reviews all leases.
Slips must be cleared of lines and other temporary fixtures as defined in the Slip Rules by approximately October 31,
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with the specific date each year as specified per the lease agreement.
Slips may be available for short-term rental. See “Docking - Transient Slips”.
Dock Captains
If questions arise about equipment, procedures, hazards or other concerns involving slips and docks, contact your dock captain.
The dock captains are appointed by the Slip Committee Chair. Dock captains’ names are posted at the beginning of each dock.
Dry Sailing
Dry sail storage is available for Members’ boats that can be kept on trailers and launched from one of the small derricks. Space is assigned based on availability, boat type, and seniority. If space is in short supply, recognized racing fleets will be given priority. Vacancies are filled from a waiting list at the Club office. To get on the list, obtain an application at the Club office. Complete and return it to the office with a $25 nonrefundable deposit. The deposit will apply toward the license fee.
Vessels must be kept on a trailer, and only one trailer per assigned space is allowed. All stored boats must have a current coded sticker issued by the Grounds Committee affixed to the transom.
Stickers are available at the Club office upon payment of the dry sail fee and acceptance of the Dry Sail Storage Contract. See fee list for current cost.
All dry sailed boats must be removed from Club grounds prior to the first haul out; thereafter a daily penalty will be assessed.
Small Derricks
Each small derrick has a 3,000-pound capacity. Each is
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activated from a key switch. Any member who has a Dry Sail Storage Contract will be issued a key. Members using dry storage or the small derricks must read and sign a waiver available in the Club office.
A coded sticker furnished with the key must be attached to the stern of the boat. Boats without stickers may not use the small derricks.
Members who have paid large derrick fees for winter storage may use small derricks to handle heavy loads, other than spars, during the following boating season. A key may be obtained from the office for this use. A deposit is required.
Members who use the derrick for heavy loads are expected to cooperate with the dry sailors and not obstruct their use of the derricks for extended periods. Members are required to remove equipment from the derrick area the same day they remove it from their boat.
Fuel Dock
Yachts may lie alongside the fuel dock only while fueling. Smoking is prohibited in the area, and all safety precautions must be observed or service will be refused.
Gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricating oil and holding tank pump out service is available. Payment by cash, personal check, house charge, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express is acceptable. Service will be provided by the tender operators on duty. The fuel dock is open during the hours the tender is operating. If fuel is in short supply, it will be sold only to SSYC members and members of clubs offering reciprocity.
Docking - Face Docks
Any member may dock his or her yacht on any of the Club’s face docks, except the front dock, for up to 2 hours without charge. For longer periods, the member must register with the Dock Master on duty and dock at the location assigned by the Dock Master. Overnight docking at any time
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is subject to the docking fee. All day docking is also subject to the docking fee but may be waived at the discretion of the Dock Master. Yachts rafted to a docked boat are subject to the same fees. Unattended boats not registered with the Dock Master will be charged a docking fee.
Docking - Transient Slips
Any member desiring to use a slip on a transient basis before Memorial Day may do so at no charge, but must have permission of the licensee to use it. Additionally, members must sign in with Club management and provide a Certificate of Insurance.
Any member using a slip or a face dock on a transient basis must be familiar with the “Slip Rules and Regulations” as set forth by the Slip Committee, and agree to abide by them. A copy may be obtained from the Dock Master or the Club management.
From Memorial Day until the slips are closed for the season, a member may use a transient slip for the fee shown on the fee schedule. Arrangements for this must be made with the Dock Master or the Club Manager, before the member may occupy the slip.
After the slips close for the season, any yacht docked in a slip or on a face dock will be assessed a $25.00 per day charge plus the in-season docking fee.
Visiting Yachts
By arrangement with the Dock Master, visiting yachts may lie in vacant slips for a fee.
Large Derrick and Winter Storage
The Club has space available to Active and Life Members in good standing for winter boat storage on an annual basis by storage contract. Fees, agreement and certificate of insurance are due as stated in the storage contract.
Boat storage vacancies are filled according to membership
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seniority from the waiting list posted on the club bulletin board. To get on the waiting list, obtain a boat storage application and return it to the office with a $200 nonrefundable deposit. The deposit will apply toward the boat storage license fee or retention of the member’s name on the wait list. Members who apply for and are offered a winter storage contract, and reject it, forfeit the deposit and will be removed from the wait list.
A member in good standing entitled to renew their annual winter storage license may opt to not execute their winter storage agreement for a period not to exceed one year if their boat cannot be reasonably stored at the Club due to distance (i.e. cruising) or required off-site repairs. The fee for a one year winter storage sabbatical without being placed on the wait list will be one half of the storage contract fee and cannot be extended.
The large derrick is limited to 15-ton capacity and 55 feet of boat length. All members are entitled to lift service for purposes other than boat storage at the Club. NOTE: Only designated derrick operators may operate the large derrick. Members who use a small derrick and store on the grounds pay the large derrick rates.
Haul out time is limited to 1 hour per boat. If a member has unusual circumstances that require more time, arrangements must be made with the Derrick Engineers, or penalty of $25.00 will be assessed for the first hour over the allotted time, and $15.00 for each additional hour or portion thereof.
Boats damaged during the boating season will be allowed 7 days on the grounds of the Club, without storage charges. Newly acquired boats may spend 3 days on the grounds without charge before launching.
Emergency use of the large derrick is limited to 24 hours in the slings for each emergency. Mid-season rates apply only if the boat remains in the slings; if it is placed on a skid or trailer, season-end rates apply.
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Failure to comply with derrick operation time limits and schedules may at the discretion of the Waterfront Services Chairman subject the member to penalties as stated in the rules and conditions of the storage contract.
Trailers for boats not stored on the grounds, or not used for dry sailing, must be removed from the grounds the day the boat is launched, and must not be brought onto the grounds before the day of haul out.
Storage for spars is available to all members, whether their boats are stored at the Club or not. Rigging of spars on the lawn or using lawn furniture for support of equipment is prohibited.
Members who are not eligible for boat storage at the Club, but who wish to avail themselves of other derrick services, such as lifting a boat to put it on a trailer that is hauled away, or lifting a spar for a boat that is not stored at the Club, must make an appointment at the Club office and sign the appropriate contract for the service desired.
All appointments for use of the large derrick are to be made with the Club Office at least 48 hours in advance. Emergency mid-season haul out arrangements are also made with the Club Office.
Safety practices must be followed at all times while using the derrick. Only authorized Derrick Engineers are allowed to operate the main derrick. The Derrick Engineers are authorized to refuse to move, launch, or haul out any boat, if they deem that so doing would jeopardize the safety of any personnel or equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of unsafe skids or trailers, inadequate number of helpers, or weather conditions that could be dangerous.
The schedules for launch and haul out are determined by the Waterfront Services committee. All appointments must be made thru club management. Appointments are scheduled by club management and are posted on the club calendar.
Revised 2018.
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Skid Lot
The club-owned lot on the west side of the county parking lot may be used by any member for storing a skid or trailer after launch or before haul out for not more than 3 days. Any use over 3 days will be billed at $10.00 per day.
Safety
Report all accidents promptly to the Club office.
If an accident or incident happens, when possible please report it to the office so that an incident report can be made out.
Members are expected to keep their storage areas shipshape, and to clean up after haul out and launch. They are also expected to keep their slip area shipshape and free of clutter. Do not leave dock lines where they may cause problems for other members.
Gasoline or other flammable materials may not be stored in lockers or dock boxes.
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These Rules and Regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the Club’s Board of Directors
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