Dear CYC Friends,

Springtime greetings! We are looking forward to another fun season of sailing at the Cuttyhunk Yacht Club. As a volunteer-managed organization, CYC could not survive without both the physical and financial support of the membership. To make it all happen, we need your help. The first opportunity for volunteers is during Work Weekend on June 19th and 20th (see below for details).

Our eight-week 2010 season begins on Monday, June 28nd and ends Friday August 20th. The class schedule will remain the same as last year and is as follows:

C Group: 9-11 AM, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
B Group: 9-11 AM, Monday and Thursday; 1-4 PM Tuesday
A Group: 1- 4 PM, Monday, Thursday and Friday

Wednesday afternoon is Adult/Family racing (2:00 PM Skippers Meeting).

The July Bang and Go Back and the July party will take place on Saturday, July 25. The August Bang and Go Back and the Fleet De-Commissioning are scheduled for Friday, August 20th. The August party will take place on Saturday, August 21st, and the CYC Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 22nd. The Schedules page of the CYC website will have the most up-to-date information on the season's events throughout the summer.

This year's Head Instructor Ellis Lehner, Second Instructor Lucy Garfield, and Third Instructors Darya Blout, Paul Frazel, and Rachel Schenck are eagerly awaiting the start of classes on June 28th. Again this year, we expect several A Groupers to help out as Junior Instructors at peak times, a continuation of a fine tradition and a great way for them to hone their teaching skills.

The CYC will continue the very popular family-friendly Wednesday afternoon race series which has been a big success  each year.  We will also host Menauhant Yacht Club for a mini regatta with our A Group sailors on Thursday, July 15 (raindate is Monday, July 19).  We hope you'll join us to watch the races!

Thursday evening Ladies' Sailing will continue this year as well. Sign up at the Boutique on a first-come/first-served basis. The weekly fee remains at $20, and must be paid prior to each class.

High school racing will take place again this year on Sunday afternoons. See below for more details.

We hope you will join us to help get the CYC ship-shape for the upcoming season.  It is a lot of fun for everyone!  We will serve lunch on Saturday for all volunteers.  Please meet us at the Clubhouse at 8:30AM on Saturday, June 19th and, if needed, at 9 AM on Sunday, June 20th.  We should be done by noon on Sunday at the latest, and perhaps as early as late Saturday afternoon, with good weather and a good turnout.  There is a 7 PM Friday night M/V Cuttyhunk ferry and a 9 AM ferry on Saturday morning, with return service at 4 PM on Saturday and at noon and 5 PM on Sunday.

If you can join us, please RSVP via the Contact Us page on the CYC website or on Facebook.  Also, we are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the lunch.  Please let us know if you are willing to help with the meal.

We would be happy to provide a community service letter to any high school or college-aged student who volunteers during Work Weekend.  These letters can be a helpful addition to your activities resume.  Interested students should let us know that you would like to receive a letter when you arrive to volunteer.

The CYC Commodore of the Week program helps to assure the smooth sailing of the program throughout the season by providing adult support to the instructors during sailing program hours. We hope you will consider volunteering to be Commodore of the Week for one week during the season. For a complete description of the Commodore of the Week duties and/or to sign up, please email Bill Tabor at [to reduce spam, Bill's contact info is omitted in this version of the Newsletter posted online -- please use the Contact Us page, explaining that the message is for Bill. Thank you!].

When dropping off and picking up your children, and in an effort to reduce classroom noise, please stand on the roadside closer to the dock and away from the clubhouse until the instructors have finished the lesson.

We ask that you have your children walk to class so that golf cart traffic is minimized for safety and noise reasons.

Lastly, please have your child bring their own life preserver to class and wear closed-toe, water-appropriate shoes. EVERYONE (children and adults) must wear a life preserver at all times on CYC docks, floats, and boats. Also, don't forget the sunscreen!

Sunday afternoon racing will be open to all teens who are members of CYC and have at least two years of A-group instruction. Skipper's meetings will start at CYC at 12:30 on Sundays with racing to follow. Plans include weekly prizes and potluck dinners and/or music making following the races.

NEEDED- Adult/Accomplished sailor(s) to serve as race master(s). Nancy Wilder will handle the dry land details. Pay is terrible (i.e. probably nothing), but fun is guaranteed! Interested?- Contact Nancy Wilder at [to reduce spam, Nancy's contact info is omitted in this version of the Newsletter posted online -- please use the Contact Us page, explaining that the message is for Nancy. Thank you!].

Cathy Broderick will be heading up the CYC Boutique and is working on some new and exciting Summer fashion ideas to add to your collection of CYC branded apparel and accessories.

This year's Summer Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 - 10AM
and Sunday 10:30 - noon

and during the CYC July and August Parties!

Your continued support of the CYC Boutique helps us greatly to defray program and operating costs so that we are able to keep class fees affordable for Cuttyhunk families. The CYC is looking for volunteers to help run the Boutique in July and August so please contact Cathy at [to reduce spam, Cathy's contact info is omitted in this version of the Newsletter posted online -- please use the Contact Us page, explaining that the message is for Cathy. Thank you!] if you can help. Thank you!

A reminder to all award winners from last year to please have your name engraved on your trophy and return it to the CYC Clubhouse by July 15th at the latest.  As its name implies, the keeper plate you received with the trophy is yours to keep!

Over the years, members have been extremely generous sharing their photos with the CYC. In 2008 we introduced a photo contest and many members have submitted some truly wonderful images. One of last year's winning shots is shown here, and you can view other entries on the CYC website. Again this year, we encourage you to email your very best, timely CYC digital photos on land or sea (photo must be CYC related). Contest rules will be posted in the Photos section of CYC website.  A panel of judges will be announced, made up of instructors and members. If you would like to be a judge, please let us know via the Contact Us page on the CYC website. We will award CYC embroidered caps to one winner in July and one in August.

Here is news from our membership.

Cottage for Rent:
The Gutter (adjacent to The Bowling Alley) is available for rent in June, August and September this summer. Completely renovated; it offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and living room as well as a huge deck with spectacular views! Contact Marla Garfield: [to reduce spam, Marla's contact info is omitted in this version of the Newsletter posted online -- please use the Contact Us page, explaining that the message is for Martha. Thank you!].

From Don Hurwitz:  We've shuffled our family's summer plans, which makes more weeks available for renting our house during July.  4 bedrooms, 3 baths, off the path to the church. If you have family or friends who might be interested, please get in touch with Don at [to reduce spam, Don's contact info is omitted in this version of the Newsletter posted online -- please use the Contact Us page, explaining that the message is for Don. Thank you!].  See you on island.

Experienced, reliable babysitter, high school senior, CPR & First Aid certified, on Island end of June to end of July,excellent references -- Abby Younger, [to reduce spam, Abby's contact info is omitted in this version of the Newsletter posted online -- please use the Contact Us page, explaining that the message is for Abby. Thank you!]

the 23' 1978 ODay "ramar" is for sale..new sails--Dodger-- sailcover--customized interior w/ cabinets over bunks---interior teak handrails abound---curtains--trailer--and a 25" extra long shaft Johnson Yachtwin 8 hp motor (low-low hrs).pic's and Bio are on ODay Owners.Com website under Ray Fish...believe me..ain't another like-it..she's a beauty..can be seen at Bayline....$3,000....charter member LTYC.. Ray Fish...([to reduce spam, Ray's contact info is omitted in this version of the Newsletter posted online -- please use the Contact Us page, explaining that the message is for Ray. Thank you!]) ..thanks..happy sailin'

We are sad to report that we have received word that the following CYC Members and Friends have passed away during the past year:

Ginny Thurston Coope
Mary Hinrichs
George Kidder
Jay Solod

In closing, I would like to thank the CYC Officers, Governors, Instructors and myriad of CYC volunteers who have worked throughout the winter to ready the Club for the 2010 Season.

See you all this Summer and thanks for your continued support of the CYC!

All the best,
Alison Granger
Commodore
Cuttyhunk Yacht Club