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mamagers report 9/2

Bill Canfield — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:36:12 +0100

Hi all,

Well most of us survived Earl with little damage that a broom and a mop could not fix but as you are all aware we are far from finished with our hurricane season.

Gaston is out there and already named in about the same position as Earl was at the same stage of development. The forecasters are not making strong predictions but it definitely has a more southern tract than Earl and is moving slowly. Should feel its effects early next week.

We are planning on keeRead More...

managers report Aug 24

Bill Canfield — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:50:47 +0100

Hi all,

Very proud to report that Ian Barrows just won a GOLD Medal at the First Youth Olympic Games held in Singapore.
Tiny St. Thomas Yacht Club continues to shock the sailing community with success after success - but this is a really big one!

to quote Denis Holmberg from an email sent to Lyn Reid VP of the VIOC

"wow….how exciting for Ian and the Virgin Islands mon…both Peter & I have been following his results since hisRead More...

managers update

Bill Canfield — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:13:30 +0100

Hi all

As many of you have heard we are going to be enlarging the club kitchen that will cause some lessening of food service for a few weeks. We feel this is long past due upgrade as the food service at the club has expanded over the years but little has been done to the limited cooking facilities. During this period the bar service will be unaffected and regular hours will be kept.

After Happy Hour on the 20th of August Dinners and Sunday Brunches will not be served untiRead More...

managers report july 7

Bill Canfield — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:36:44 +0100

Hi all

Two great reasons to be at STYC this weekend and enjoy the fun!

Friday night will be the 1st TV viewing of the College National Sailing Championships hosted by Gary Jobson
8 pm on ESPN University or ESPNU - come out and watch our local sailors perform and enjoy Happy Hour

World Cup Final
Spain vs Netherlands
Sat 2:30
Specials on food and beer

Don't forget the Fishing Tournament next weekend

See you at the Club

Bill

managers report June 30

Bill Canfield — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:43:02 +0100

Hi all

Some upcoming events at STYC in July

This weekend their will be a Raft- up at Round Bay on St. John this weekend from Saturday till Monday
open to both power and sail boats - yes you can anchor in Round Bay
All sorts of games on Sunday with a beach barbeque on Saturday night
Contact Chuck Pessler for more details

St. Thomas Yacht Club Open 3rd Annual Fishing Tournament
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
$17 all you can eat BBQ buffet with BBQ chicken, selectionRead More...

managers report June 16

Bill Canfield — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:04:47 +0100

Hi all

A few quick notes -

From now through the end of October the Club bar will be closed on Monday for all services. There will be no ice, soft drinks, Ice cream, beer, water, liquor or other products available on Monday. No exceptions! Please plan accordingly!! Launch service will not be affected.

This Sunday, because of the Opti event, we will not be serving our regular brunch. We will have a limited sandwich menu and beginning at 12:30 a ham, turkey, mashed potRead More...

managers report 6/15

Bill Canfield — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:36:01 +0100

Hi all

STYC will be hosting the Scotiabank International Optimist Regatta this week.
We have 90 sailors from North and South America between the ages of 7 and 15 enjoying our hospitality
and beautiful sailing conditions. Margo Lynch, Cindy Hackstaff and Joyce McKenzie have done a wonderful job putting this fabulous event together that is organized by the Virgin Islands Sailing Association.

Come out over the weekend and see the kids perform on the water and join in thRead More...

May 24 Managers Report

Bill Canfield — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:08:27 +0100

Hi all,

Our 2nd Annual Minimal Regatta is this Saturday May 29th at STYC - this event was a ball tlast year and should be even better this year.
It all begins around 1:30 - All you can eat barbeque - As much fun for spectators as those building boats.
Rules:
Build your boat out out of
(1) sheet of 4' x 8' x 1/4" plywood
(2) 2" x 4" x 8'
(1) pound of fasteners
(1) roll of duct or gorilla tape 2" x 60 yards
No caulking or adhesives

Managers report May 10

Bill Canfield — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:39:25 +0100

Hi all,

Summer is just around the corner and that means yacht club summer camp. Please just get your applications in to reserve space for your children, grandchildren and house guests. camp runs from June 21 through Aug 13 5 days / week.

Summer also means hurricane season is not far off so please make your plans for taking care of all vessels stored or moored at the club.

Those with moorings - please get me a copy of your registrations for DPNR and our mooring applicaRead More...

managers update 4/20

Bill Canfield — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:30:53 +0100

Hi all,

Well its that time of year when most of the snow birds start departing and all quiets down a bit.

Thanks again to the many volunteers that helped at the International Rolex Regatta. Many considered it one of the best. Whatever the case it does not happen without the many hours that members and friends give to make it all run smoothly.
This year the Kirk Grybowski Award went to Jan Robinson as the outstanding volunteer. Jan set an all time record for logo wear Read More...

MANAGERS UPDATE 03/11

Bill Canfield — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:30:50 +0100

Hi all

Lot's going on with International Rolex Regatta just around the corner. Volunteers are still needed for many committees so please email me back and let me connect you with the correct committee head -stycisv@gmail.com.

If you only come to one Rolex event please stop by Yacht Haven Grande on Saturday night March 28th. We have one of the islands best bands playing Cool Sessions Brass. Free transport is being offered from STYC to and from YHG beginning at 6:30pm.
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water test

Bill Canfield — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:36:24 +0100

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Rolex regatta news Social events

Bill Canfield — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:40:17 +0100

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Friday night menu with a new twist

Bill Canfield — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:42:01 +0100

Friday Night menu with a new twist

This week we will be offering you the opportunity to grill your own either by purchaing meat, chicken or fish from the Galley and cook it as you like it or you may bring your own steaks or other meats, use our grills and buy a potato and corn on the cob for $7.00

Something new and different - should be fun

Friday Nights Specials:
Appetizer:
Coconut Shrimp $10.00
Dinner:
Seafood pRead More...

Two good STYC events

Bill Canfield — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:27:06 +0100

Hi all

Tonight at happy Hour the Virgin Islands Sailing Association will be holding a silent auction to support Junior sailing. We have a few great vacationpackages and some fun smaller irems. Should be fun so stop by.
One of our specials tonight is all you can eat serve yourself Tacos for $10

On the 16th of Feb STYC will be holding a food and wine tasting featuring food from some of the islands best restaurants and fine wines from Bellows International and Premier wine Read More...

Hold the date

Bill Canfield — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:20:47 +0100

TUESDAY NIGHT MENU

Appetizer:
Grilled shrimp served with a Bermuda relish sauce $12

Dinners:
Blackened salmon finished with a pineapple salsa and served with rice & vegetable $23

Panco-encrusted pork chop stuffed with spinach, roasted red peppers, onions and brie cheese and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables $21
(Limited availability)

Prime rib cooked to order and served with mashed potatoes Read More...

Sailing Instructions Commodore's Race Jan 24

Bill Canfield — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:05:12 +0100

Commodore’s Race

Jan 24, 2010 St Thomas Yacht Club

Match Racing this weekend

Bill Canfield — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:34:16 +0100

Hi Everyone:

Meet at the pro shop Friday at 6:00 PM for a talk with Peter and Henry about an hour 1/2 long.

Come Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 AM to get the boats ready. There will be short talks each morning before you go out.

If you can pair up with a skipper or crew before hand, that's best, but you can just come by yourself.

IC 24's Hoping to get about 8-12 adult sailors out and get two IC 24's going

420s will be used, without spinnakers.

The tiRead More...