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Jib Sheet
From the Commodore
Unfortunately, summer will be coming to a close shortly, and with conclusion of the Labor Day Weekend, the pool will be closed for the year as well. However, the pool cochairpersons are pleased to announce that subject to weather or any unforeseen circumstances, the pool will be open two additional weekends in September. Specifically, the pool will be open from noon to 8:00 p.m. on September 8th, 9th, and 15th and from noon to 6:00 p.m. on September 16th. As reported by Co-Chairperson Corey Stein, attendance for the months of June and July easily surpassed the 2011 total attendance. The next Membership Meeting is 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 6 in the PCYC Lounge. All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Some of the items covered are financial reports, club projects, standing committee reports, social event reports, and new member readings. The meetings last approximately 30 45 minutes. At the October 4 Membership Meeting, the 2013 Slate of Officers will be announced by the Nominating Committee. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for November 1. Preliminary work has begun on the installation of the new water meter and backflow preventer, which will occur on the club grounds near the garage. At this time the Board does not have a timeframe as to when the project will be completed. Thanks to Trustee Doug Shealy for overseeing the project. On September 2, the 52nd Green Island Race will take place, with the feeder races to PCYC from North Cape Yacht Club and Sandusky Sailing Club occurring the previous day. If you have time, come down and enjoy the activities as the Green Island Chicken BBQ is on Saturday, September 1 and the Green Island BBQ Ribs is the next day. The always popular Labor Day Fish Fry on Monday, September 3 closes out the Labor Day Weekend. Dont forget that the last scheduled Saturday morning Bloody Mary Social is September 1. Closing out the month of September is the Snow Flurries Regatta on September 29 and 30. Please review the Social Calendar for that weekend events as well as the events scheduled throughout the month. Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer and if time permits, stop by and enjoy your Club! Todd Bickley
September 2012

PCYC P.O.Box 127 Brooklyn St. Port Clinton Club House 419-734-2424 Bar Hours M-Th 3-12:00 Fri 3-1:00 Sat 2-1:00 Sun 1-9:00
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Ships Store New Fall items appearing regularly. Summer items available at special sale prices! A+ PYCY Bar A great place to watch College football!

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Jib Sheet

The Rear Perspective

I had lunch today on the lakefront at PCYC with the intention of writing this month's jib sheet article. My friend Gary just arrived from Colorado so that ends this initial attempt at completing this article, although he is reminding me of some of our past PCYC memories. The first paragraph is the same as last month's. The weather is perfect, the lake is calm, the water is clear, the sandbars stretch out into the lake, the sky is blue, and the lake color is an aqua blue. With the decrease in rain this summer, we didn't get the fertilizer runoff and consequently, we have not had an algae bloom clogging the lake. The only difference this month is there is a small plane (Citabria) circling overhead instead of a WWII variety from the Liberty Air Museum. However, the seasonal changes are evident. It is cooler today than last month, the evenings are cooler, the days are shorter, there is less activity at the pool with some schools and colleges starting early, the water levels are continuing to lower even without southerly winds, the vegetables are being harvested from Ed Heinsen's garden, and you can hear the Port Clinton High School band practicing while sitting on the deck at the Club. Finally, the National Matches are over at Camp Perry and I concede victory to John Folger in our personal completion in the Grand Match. The PoolThe usage was way up this year with the warm weather. We will continue to make repairs to cracks and leaks this fall. I was asking some older members if they remember or have pictures of its construction. I was reminded that it was constructed almost half a century ago and information is hard to come by. Its construction was controversial because of the cost and many thought no one would use the pool with the lake being so close. I remember the wrist bands members had to purchase in order to use to pool. It certainly has been a nice addition to the club. BoatersRemember we have extreme fluctuations in water levels in the fall sometimes over five feet. Keep your dock lines long so that your boat does not end up hanging by its cleats. You can damage your boat, your neighbors boat, and the docks. One fall a wooden Lyman settled onto the bottom and got stuck. When the wind shifted and the water rose the boat was stuck and filled with water coming in over the sides. Cigarette Grant The grant study goes on. Thanks to the smokers who use the cigarette receptacles, except those who also put their wrappers into the containers and start fires. We would have an even bigger mess than we have now if not for your consideration. Gotta have a PCYC memory On another late night return from Frosty's, the wind picked up from the North which was fine until we tried to dock in the inner lagoon with a 40 knot wind. Our family always had between an 18 to 24 foot inboard/outboard which meant maneuvering was simple. So my policy to my crew is "do not touch the dock until the boat comes to a complete stop." Well, an over zealous crew member jumped to the bow of the boat and grabbed the first riser at the end of the dock as we approached. I now have no control with him holding tenaciously to the riser for dear life. I had to put the boat in full reverse in order to avoid the boat next to me as the North wind took control of my stern. It was an interesting sight seeing his body stretched horizontally over the water with his hands on the riser and the tip of his feet on the bow of my boat. He soon gracefully splashed into the water. I was able to turn the boat into the wind before smashing into the steel sheeting at the South end of the lagoon and return to the dock. He was actually much more helpful on the dock than he was on the boat. Rear Commodore Michael Hablitzel

Battle-of-Lake-Erie Bicentennial The celebration has begun. Talk to Dave Mehl or John Schaffner on how you can participate individually in the festivities. Dave Mehl and I are Fleet Members and plan on being one of the 1000 personal watercraft to join the American Fleet for the reenactment next September. It will be quite a party!!

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Sail Fleet Captains Report

Sail Fleet News Congratulations to our Junior Sailing Team! We have a young and team and look at their achievement this year! Yeah!!! Below are the final results for the Junior Traveling Series 420- Michael Leon and Abby Waite 1st place; Amber Waite and John OBrien 6th place (out of a total of 65 boats) Laser Radial- David 7th place (out of a total of 52 boats) Laser Full Rig Ian Kyle 5th place (out of a total of 9 boats) Auxiliary Sunday Series We had a great year and a wonderful turnout. 10 PCYC boats participated this season. Congratulations to the following skippers. 1st Place PC - Park McRitchie JEB 2nd Place VC John Schaffner Scoop 3rd Place Rob Kyle Sally Joe Sailing season is not over. Sept. 2nd Green Island Race Sept. 14th Sunset Can Race Sept. 22-23 OConnell Fall Bay Regatta Sept. 29-30 Snow Flurries Fcos Ramon Eickert

Fleet Captain of Powers Report

Thoughts About September August was a busy month for PCYC power boaters. On August 3-5th, we had a Cruise Out to Kelleys Island Seaway Marina. We had 9 boats and 22 people attend. Apparently due to overbooking by the marina, on Saturday morning several of our boats were asked to raft off 3 deep to accommodate several more boats from other groups coming in during the day. Unfortunately this caused some chaos and 5 of the 9 boats departed Seaway for other locations. Secondly, we were scheduled to spend a day on Rattlesnake Island on Thursday, August 9th. However, due to bad weather, we had to cancel the 18 boats and 100+ people who had signed up to go to Rattlesnake. David Gresh, Rattlesnake Island manager, had a cancellation and offered Tuesday, August 14th, as an alternate date. We ended up with 6 boats and 35 people attending and had a wonderful time enjoying the island, libations, and excellent food. As August slips into the sunset we look forward to September Cruise Out events. On Sunday, September 2, we will have our dinghy/small boat poker run beginning with Bloody Marys on the deck at 10:00 a.m. followed by a visit to Bringmans on the Portage River, Lagoon Saloon, The Bait Shop, and end up on the beach at PCYC for the final card draw. We will then have our final cruise out of the season on September 21-23rd , at Miller Marina at Put In Bay. We will again have our scavenger hunt among the usual activities. I have enjoyed being the Fleet Captain of Power for the past 2 years for PCYC as it has been a very rewarding experience. I look forward to assisting my successor get off on the right foot for planning next years activities. Sincerely, Dave Mehl FCoP

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