Slide Show - Lyn Reid

It's an Old Fashion Happy Hour with club members bringing Hors douvers. Peter Holmberg will be here to present a slide show about the Oracle America Cup Campaign. We will also recognize the Club Optimist Sailors that traveled to competitions this summer

Hors douvers 6:30
Slide Show 7:00
Kids 7:30

VEUVE CLICQUOT WOMEN'S REGATTA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2001
Louri Lynn Throgmorton and Summer Westman

Final plans are underway for the 15th annual VCP Women's Regatta. This year's regatta will take on a new format. For the first time, the Regatta will be a multi-class event, with women competing in (thus far) Sunfish, Aqua Fins, Lasers and Wayfarers.
We have invited, and are hoping, that our new IC-24 fleet will also be participating in their own class. Their involvement would bring a different level of sailing to the Regatta and would allow additional women to participate.
Registration information will be mailed out this week. If you would like registration information please contact Sue Cilliers suecilliers@yahoo.com.
Many sailors will be coming from St. Croix, the BVI and St. John. If you have room in your home to assist a sailor with housing, please contact Laura Jamison at jamison@viaccess.net.
This years entertainment will be Dick Solberg and The Sun Mountain Band, and all activities at the Yacht Club are open to the public. Sunday's awards brunch will be held at the Ritz Carlton, St Thomas at 2:00pm. Past Regatta Directors will be honored at the brunch awards ceremony along with all of the regatta winners.
If you are interesting in participating in any way please contact one of the following committee heads, volunteers are needed.

Registration: Sue Cilliers at suecilliers@yahoo.com
Housing: Laura Jamison at jamison@viaccess.net
Pit Crew: Doug Beach at grassshack@att.net
Boat Committee: Andy Heath at andyheath33@hotmail.com
Race Committee: Paul Stoeken at stoeken@hotmail.com
Committee Desk: Ursula McNeil at rwgraham@att.net
Grab-Bag Auction Donations: Patti Phelan at pattie.phelan@renaissance.vi
Food & Beverage: Jim Phelan at pattie.phelan@renaissance.vi
Seminars: Paul Stoeken at stoeken@hotmail.com
Fundraising: Louri Lynn Throgmorton at lourilynn@hotmail.com

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - Sally Cockayne

Please welcome the following new members this year (October 2000 through September 2001):

FAMILY
Frank Barnes and Elizabeth Masiello, Billy and Avian Boscoe (Billy), George and Joy Breen, Dan and Susan Davis (Daniel, Nathan, and Andrew), John and Katie Dimopoulos (Christos and Maggie), Thomas Dittmer and Sandy Hill (Bo), Richard Driehaus (Tereza and Caroline), Tim Hall and Susan Schailer`(Alexis), Terry and Jeanne Hudson, Otto and Susan Klein. Michael & Marjorie Lathrope, George and Grace Martin, Willard and Sheran McCardell, Karen and Chris Rice (Tyler), Jeff and Anna Saplis, John and Laura Shields (Lisa and Courtney), Peter and Sybille Sorrentino (Diana and Luke), Boyd and Mary Kay Sprehn, Joe Stidham and Alice French, Tony and Laura Thooft (Justin and Taylor).

SOCIAL
Sue and Abrie Cilliers (Christopher), Gary Harris, Andre and Jayne Kellogg (Alexander), Richard and Ellen Moman, Jim and Pattie Phelan, Lou and Lisa Sanboeuf, Daniel and Judy Spitzer (Hunter).

INDIVIDUAL
Doug Barnes, Betsy Corvene, Louis Flori, Frank Gangi, Elizabeth Hart, Jayne Hillner, Bert Kavanaugh, Lynda King, Fred Rodd, Omar van Rooven.

NON RESIDENT
Rita and Gianfranco Iagarone, Auguste Rimpel, James and Judy Walker (Jarrett & Jamie).

JUNIOR
James Woods

HONORARY
Lt Kevin A. Smith USCG

SUMMER
Joe Arellano and Carol Rich (Jennifer), Richard and Lyn Berry (Ryan), Michael and Maryrose Clark (Amanda), The Cogans, Art and Diana Egger (Kayla and Chase), The Everets, Manali and Litul Gondalia (Priyanka), Donald and Carly Helms (Tyler), John and Sonia Moorhead, Loren and Mary Nickbarg (Max), Allen Steffey and Alex, Raymond Szymanski, The Whisenhunts.

REINSTATE
Marston Winkles and Blake Haynes

An updated roster will be published this December.

We are planning a Friday night New Member Welcome Party in late November or early December. Anyone left inadvertantly off this list in error, who has joined since October 2000, PLEASE call Nancy Firestone, or a member of the membership committee: Sally Cockayne, Beth Gembus, Brownie Haracivet, Bonnie Spell, or Debbie Sottak.

HOUSE COMMITTEE - Bob Cockayne

Mikey has resigned as Assistant Manager of the club, but will continue working as a contractor for several maintenance and repair projects when he returns from Florida around October 11th. Terry Hudson will be filling in as the interim Assistant Manager on Sundays and Mondays (Nancy's days off). The House Committee is undertaking the search to find a permanent replacement. If you know of someone interested in interviewing for the job please ask them to contact Nancy Firestone or Bob Cockayne.

Paul Stoeken will be renting the club apartment and will handle any special off-hour needs or emergencies beginning October 3rd.

The kitchen will re-open for dinner Tuesday, October 16th. Annual maintenance and repair work is in the final stage of completion.

The Summer Series of the IC-24 Class ended on August 4, 2001 with a Champagne Party. Results for the whole series were as follows:

1st, 128 pts
Rudy Thompson's boat skippered by Morgan Avery

2nd, 147 pts
Chris Rosenberg's boat skippered by Bill Troutman

3rd, 162 pts
Carlos & Verian Aguilar

4th, 164 pts
Bill Canfield & Ed Drury

5th, 175 pts
Lyn Reid, Tammy & Dutch Waters, Chris & Christine Thompson

6th, 177 pts
Skip King & Mike Williams

The program brought more than 500 people on the water between May and August 2001. Participation in these races increased the bar and food sale on Friday evenings.

A slide show of the Oracle Campaign will be presented at the Yacht Club on October 5 by Peter Holmberg - who will be back home for a few days before leaving for New Zealand.

The IC-24 program will resume on November 1st, when the boats go back in the water. Lessons and seminars (by Paul Stoeken) will also resume in November. Schedule to be announced.

Two regattas are scheduled for December 7-9 and January 18-20. These will be invitational events extended to other yacht clubs around the Caribbean. A total of 12 teams (6 owner-teams and 6 guest-teams) will compete. Three owner-teams and three guest-teams will sail of total of 5 races. The next 6 teams will do the same, the top 6 teams advance to the Sunday round for a total of 5 races. Guest teams are limited to 3 people which will allow for 2 local sailors to get on board.

We are asking members to help with housing for the visiting teams.

Several people have expressed interest in purchasing a J-24 for conversion to an IC-24. Chris Rosenberg is currently purchasing five (5) J-24's in Texas which will be delivered to St. Thomas during October and November. These can be purchased for a total cost of $6000-7000, prior to conversion to an IC-24 (includes sails and rigging).

We are currently planning a dinner for late October - early November to organize prospective buyers. Anyone interested may reach Chris Rosenberg at 775-7007.

Here is the re-re-revised S.T.Y.C. Jr. Sailing Schedule for Fall 2001. Please note the additon of another Intro. to Sailing Class in place of the Pee Wees at 9:00 on Saturdays, the new Friday Evening Racing Series (now $5/evening), and the replacement of Advanced Cruiser/Racer Classes Saturday afternoons with a Sunfish and Laser Doubles/Radial Racing Class at 1:00. We plan to fill in all open spaces with adult classes from beginner level to racing so keep checking your e-mails! Thanks...

STYC Junior Sailing Program Fall 2001

Sailing is back for the Fall at the St. Thomas Yacht Club with classes designed for beginning sailors, veteran cruisers, and aspiring racers.
Classes will be held Tuesdays through Fridays in the afternoon and all day on Saturdays running from September 22nd to December 1st .
Kicking off this session is a Junior Sailing Bash on Friday September 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 featuring food, fun, and games as well as a chance to find out more detailed information about class curriculum from head instructor Paul Stoeken. Don't miss this great event and sign up for your favorite classes before it's too late.

Introduction to Sailing I Saturdays 9:00-10:30 AM

Open to 6 novice and first time sailors ages 8-11. Sailors will begin a progress chart toward Level 1 Certification and work on basic sailing and on-water safety skills. Each session will begin in the classroom and then move out onto the water to apply newly acquired skills to sailing games and short cruises.

Class Dates: Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 20, 27; Nov. 3,10; Dec. 1, 9

Jr. Sailing Happy Hour: Sept. 21, 5:30 - 8:30

Introduction to Sailing II Saturdays 10:30-12:00 Noon

Open to 6 novice and first time sailors ages 8-11. Sailors will begin a progress chart toward Level 1 Certification and work on basic sailing and on-water safety skills. Each session will begin in the classroom and then move out onto the water to apply newly acquired skills to sailing games and short cruises.

Class Dates: Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 20, 27; Nov. 3,10; Dec. 1, 9

Jr. Sailing Happy Hour: Sept. 21, 5:30 - 8:30

Intermediate Sailing I Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Open to 8 intermediate sailors who can control an Optimist independently and wish to be US Sailing certified to use Yacht Club boats outside of the Program. Classes will begin with time in the classroom learning new skills and move out onto the water where these skills will be applied in sailing games and cruises.

Class Schedule: Sept. 25; Oct. 2,9,16,23,30; Nov. 6,27; Dec. 4

Jr. Sailing Happy Hour: Sept. 21, 5:30 - 8:30

Regatta Training Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Open to 6 experienced optimist sailors who wish to prepare for regattas this racing season. Classes will focus on boat handling and tactics and will be designed to produce peak performance at selected regattas. This class will produce best results when sailors also compete in the Friday Night Racing Class which will feature a racing series throughout the Fall.

Class Schedule: Sept 26; Oct 3,10,17,24,31; Nov 7,28; Dec 5

Jr. Sailing Happy Hour: Sept. 21 5:30 - 8:30

Intermediate Sailing II Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Open to 8 intermediate sailors who can control an Optimist independently and wish to be US Sailing certified to use Yacht Club boats outside of the Program. Classes will begin with time in the classroom learning new skills and move out onto the water where these skills will be applied in sailing games and cruises.

Class Schedule: Sept 27; Oct 4,11,18,25; Nov 1,8,29; Dec 6

Jr. Sailing Happy Hour: Sept. 21 5:30 - 8:30

Friday Night Racing Series Fridays 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Open to all sailors wishing to practice their racing skills and compete for a Fall Series Trophy.
The first race signal is at 5:00 PM and sailors will be expected to rig their own boats. Classes include Sunfish, Laser (Regular, Radial, or Doubles), and Optimist.
The race fee is $5 / evening and you are expected to have current boat user fees paid up, if you intend to use Yacht Club boats (fee is $30/quarter or $5/day).

Series Schedule: Sept 28; Oct 5,12,19,26; Nov 2,9,30; Dec 7

Jr. Sailing Happy Hour: Sept. 21 5:30 - 8:30

Advanced Cruiser/Racer (Girls) Fridays 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Open to 8 sailors who can control an Optimist confidently and wish to be US Sailing Certified to use Yacht Club boats outside of the Program. The class will begin in the classroom to complete certification skills and then move out onto the water where these skills will be applied in sailing games and races.

Class Schedule: Sept 28; Oct 5,12,19,26; Nov 2,9,30; Dec 7

Jr. Sailing Happy Hour: Sept. 21 5:30 - 8:30

Sunfish, Laser (Radial & Doubles) Racing
Saturdays 1:00 - 2:30 PM

This will be a class of mixed sailing abilities and ages with an emphasis on high performance sailing coupled with crew and team work. Fleet racing, team racing, and distance cruising will be combined with boathandling drills to complete the class. Students will be expected to rig their boats before class (show up 1/2 hour early) and rinse and de-rig equipment after.

Class Dates: Sept 22,29; Oct 6,20,27; Nov 3,10; Dec 1, 9

Boat Ramp and Dry Storage Rules

1. The boat ramp is restricted for the use of Club members who have executed a mooring or dry storage agreement. Members who have not executed an agreement will be charged $5.00 for the use of the ramp.

2. The boat ramp is only available during daylight hours. The ramp will be chained and locked when not in use and during hours of darkness.

3. If a member needs to use the dock after hours, the Manager or Fleet Captain must be contacted for permission.

4. Only boats of members with a completed dry storage agreement and an assigned space shall be parked behind the Club. Boats left without permission will be charged double the normal rate, not to exceed $50.00 a day. Boats on trailers shall not exceed a maximum length of twenty-five (25) feet.

Mooring Rules

1. Each owner of a boat authorized to use a Club mooring shall execute a Mooring Agreement.

2. The St. Thomas Yacht Club shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from failure of any part of a mooring system.

3. Mooring privileges are available to all regular members in good standing, as defined in the By-Laws. They must be resident in St. Thomas. Members having mooring privileges shall be responsible at all times for the care of their boats and the mooring system. When away from St. Thomas, members must designate a person to be responsible and provide the Club Manager with the name and local telephone number of such person.

4. Living aboard by members or their guests is prohibited either on a club mooring, at anchor or on the Club dock. No discharge of holding tanks or toilets is allowed in Cowpet Bay.

5. The club launch is to be used solely to transport members and guests between the dock and the member’s boat. The launch is prohibited from leaving Cowpet Bay.

6. The Club shall have the right to temporarily place a boat of another member, or a visiting yacht, on any mooring not in use by a designated member. Members may not sublet their mooring. No member shall use a mooring without the permission of the Manager or the Fleet Captain.

7. The STYC shall have the right to cancel the mooring privileges of any member for violation of the mooring or dock rules, failure to execute a mooring agreement or failure to pay fees imposed by the STYC.

8. No member shall be permitted to have more than one mooring. Multiple owners of boats shall be regular members as defined in the By-laws in order to enjoy mooring privileges.

9. No rafting of boats on moorings is allowed.

10. Members having mooring privileges shall provide the Club with a deposit. In the event that a hurricane watch or warning is issued for St. Thomas, all boats shall be moved off the moorings and dock by their owners. The deposit will be forfeited for any boat left on a mooring during a watch or warning. If there is any damage to club property, the boat owner shall be responsible for paying the full cost of repairing or replacing the mooring or any other damaged Club property.

Dock Rules

1. The STYC dock and launch are for the use of Club members who have executed a mooring or dry storage agreement. Any member who has not executed an agreement will be charged a usage fee of $5.00 a day or the minimum mooring fee (whichever is less) if they are on the dock for longer than 30 minutes.

2. Visiting yachts whose owners belong to a recognized yacht club with reciprocal privileges may, with the Managers permission, use the end of the "T" for a fee of $0.50 per foot per day.

3. No rafting of boats is allowed at the dock without the permission of the owners of all the boats involved and either the Manager or Fleet Captains permission.

4. The south side of the dock (Anchorage side) is reserved for member’s boats for the purpose of loading and unloading, for a period of no longer than thirty (30) minutes. No boats shall be tied to the dock in such a way as to interfere with the use and regular space of the club launch. Any boat left on this side in excess of 30 minutes will be charged $10.00 per hour or any fraction thereof ($50.00 per day maximum).

5. The north side of the dock (Elysian side) shall be used by members who require a stay of more than 30 minutes. No boats shall remain more than 24 hours. Boats left over 24 hours shall be charged as in #3 above. A Dock Permit (available from the manager) must be completed and approved before using the north side dock for more than 30 minutes. Exceptions to the 24-hour limit may be granted by the Manager or Fleet Captain for mechanical or other critical work.

6. The east side ("T-Head") is designated for boats requiring a stay of more than 24 hours. A Dock Permit must be completed and approved by the Manager or Fleet Captain. Boats on the "T" without a permit will be charged as above.

7. Dinghies and tenders shall be confined to the North side of the dock shoreward of the white stripe. Any dinghy forward of the white marking will be moved. Only dinghies of members who have executed a mooring agreement may be tied to the STYC dock. Members who wish to use the dinghy dock must pay the minimum mooring fee. Dinghies of guests and visitors from other clubs are also allowed.

8. The ramp area of the dinghy dock is to be kept clear of all boats. Do not leave any boats or equipment on the sloped area.

9.Boats and dinghies parked at the dock without the Managers or Fleet Captains permission can be towed to a mooring and/or charged a fee. The St. Thomas Yacht Club shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or expense resulting from moving a boat or dinghy that is in violation of the dock rules.

10. No spray painting, fiberglass repairs or major mechanical or structural repairs will be allowed on the dock.