SYC - The friendliest club in Halifax

Social Events

This Friday night's function will be Dinner on March 28^th being co-hosted by the new owners and crew of S/V Altair, Terra Tailleur and Tom Crilley and co-hosted by the owners and crew of S/V Tearaway, Ginette and Judy.

Upcoming Events:

Friday April 18th. 2008

BBR Awards and Dinner night

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GENERAL REMINDER

It is important that your Dinner reservations be made by 6:00pm on Thursday by calling the club at 469 - 8590 Ex1 to leave your message if Pat is not in the office at the time you call.

This enables the chef of the week to know how many to prepare for and therefore how much to buy.

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Welcome to the 2008 season. This winter there will be many activities for our members and their guests. Our Friday night dinners will continue this year along with our BeerBotleRacing (BBR) program. As we get ready for the upcoming sailing season, there will be seminars and courses to help prepare you for the season and stay in touch with other SYC members. Watch your emails for the weekly e-News for notifications of the activities as they are announced or click here to view the Club Events page for the upcoming social and winter training news.

Thirteen racers took to the floor after dinner on March 7th and the winners were:

1..............Shirley Morrisey

2..............Annie Vinneau

3..............Ed Morrisey

Honorable mention this week is the team of Danielle Morrisey and her friend Lina.

Summer Employment Opportunities

Shearwater Yacht Club is offering the following employment opportunities for the summer of 2008:

1. Learn-to Sail instructors (Blue, Green CYA Qualified)

2. Marina and Yard Maintenance Attendant

This is an excellent way for students to engage in interesting work at very competitive wages.

Click here for job descriptions and application details.

SYC Winter Seminar Series

Who says you can't teach an "old salt" new tricks? This winter's seminar series is full of topics that should appeal to our members from the newest to most senior. Please join us each Sunday afternoon at 2pm at the clubhouse for an informative 60-90 seminar. The sessions will cover a variety of topics and are meant to be informal with ample of time for questions/discussion.

Winter Education Session Schedule (2pm)

January 13 Trip South George C. & Sue S.

January 27 Changing cutlass bearings/seals Bill Blight

February 3 Baltimore to Portsmouth England Trevor Kenchington

February 10 Weather Dave Naugler

February 17 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Mary Ridgewell

March 2 Intro to Celestial Navigation Trevor Kenchington

March 9 Racing Rules Jerry Bourgeois

March 16 Electrical Brian Cox

March 24 Electronic Navigation Leo Melchior

March 30 Boat Pro Challenge ($25.00 fee) Don and Mary MacMillan

Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator�s Card - EXAM

If you are an old salt and know all there is about safe boating and still need your CCG-Boater Proficiency Card come out to write the exam on March 30^th at 2pm. Or if prefer to study at home, just order The Safe Boater Manual and review material at your convenience and then come and write the exam.

Still have questions on what this is all about� Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions.

Passing Grades:

The Canadian Coast Guard boater proficiency exam consists of 36 multiple-choice questions. A passing grade is 75% correct or higher. That equals a minimum of 27 correct questions.

April 6 Mooring System Chris Martinello

April 13 Sail Set George Carson

TBD GPS for Women Bill Blight

In addition to the Sunday training series at 1900hrs on March 24th at SYC Leo Melchior is giving a lecture on Electronic Navigation based on the Fugawi Electronic Navigation Programme.

Sailboat delivery crew needed RI-> Halifax-> Nfld.

I am looking for 1-2 crew members (additional crew) to assist in the launch and sail/delivery of a sailboat from Rhode Island-to-Newfoundland. Flying to Boston May 16 (Friday) Prep for 3 days, launch on Monday, May 19, Sail to Boston then on to Halifax.

Estimate 1 day to Boston 3 days to Halifax (assuming good weather). Then on to Newfoundland.

Tentative schedule � May19 Launch, May 20 out of Newport, May 21 set sail from Boston, arrive in Halifax May 24-25. set out Halifax May 25 or 26, 4-5 days to NL.

I may have a couple of crew switch in Halifax, if anyone is interested in doing one of the two legs, i.e. Rhode Island-Halifax, or Halifax-Newfoundland. Food, lodging, flights provided. This is a great experience for any serious sailor.

Boat is a 1990 38� Ericson E38 Sailboat.

If you or anyone you know is interested let me know. I am booking flights in the next 1-2 weeks.

Sailing experience not essential (but preferred), but has to be comfortable going out to sea for a few days.

Colin Taylor

colin@tamarackgeographic.ca

(709) 687-9966

Next time you're at the club check out our new line of SYC Gear. Samples of the different types of products are available for members to view. All orders can be placed at the bar and need to be paid at time of ordering. Turn-around on the orders is 1-2 weeks. Special orders can be made to get your boat name embroidered on your garments.

Bar hours effective Oct 1st - May 27th

Bar hours effective May 28th - Oct 1st

Additionally, the club is open for special events (click here for rental rates).
New Shearwater Sweaters, Shirts, Hats, etc. are for sale at bar.

Phone: (902) 469 8590. FAX: (902) 469 0639.