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CPYC Junior sailing News - Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008

We have reached maximum capacity for the morning beginner and intermediate Optimist classes in the CPYC Junior Sailing Program. Patti Palmer, the Program Registrar, is keeping a waiting list for spots which may open up in the morning classes. The good news is we still have some openings in the afternoon classes for Racing Optis, Pixels, C420s and Lasers. We will be wrapping up afternoon enrollment very soon, however, so please send in your registrations if you still have children interested in these racing classes. We are looking at one of the biggest enrollments in club history and anticipate an exciting summer with our 7 wonderful instructors.

Ann Wilbanks - Governor for Junior sailing

Commisioning Day, Sunday 5/4/08 - Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

The Club's Commissioning is almost upon us. May 4th at 5 PM colors return to Bluff Point for the first time of the season. The efforts of members and governors will be apparent for all to see and enjoy. Commodore Tom Little will lead the day, introduce the Governors and order the cannon fired ushering in the 2008 sailing season. The Cruising Class will be providing food. All members, their families and CPYC friends are invited and welcome.

2008 Yearbooks are ready and available. Please pick up your copy.

Sailfast Fundraiser for Junior Sailing - Posted on Monday, April 28, 2008

The CPYC Junior Sailing Program will be participating in an exciting fundraiser this season in conjunction with SailFast apparel. The club that raises the most money for their junior program will win a free one day sailing clinic with Gary Jobson.

Support our junior sailors! To learn more, click here, for the details from Ann Wilbanks - Governor for the Junior Program.

The World at your Lips. - Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008

The Entertainment Committee and AOC Fine Wines is hosting a wine tasting party on May 10th, 7 - 10 PM at the Club. This is the first of many social events planned for 2008. Reservations are required. The first 100 members will be served. For further detail, click here.

Off to the races! - Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008

CPYC Division 1 sailors are heading down the sound for some spring racing at AYC Spring Regatta. This year's crop of dediated sailors include Greg Von der Ahe's J-109 Sweet Caroline, Rick Lyall's J-109 Storm, Al Minella's J109 Relentless, Bill and Lucy Walker's Express 37 Afterglow, John MacArthur's Olson 29, Deadicated and George and Ann Wilbank's J-105, Revelation. To follow their action during the event, click here.

Vice Commodore Nelson Stephenson's TeamBold is starting his Northern Circuit Mumm 30 campaign on the last weekend of April at the Annapolis NOOD regatta.

Threat to Recreational Boaters - Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008

There is a big one brewing on capitol hill worth everyones' attention. Act and protect your interest. read more ...

Spring is in the Air - Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2008

Just around the corner Spring Clean-Up Days are upon us. A time of renewal of our love of sailing and our special place…

Members are encouraged to check the member only pages and other areas of the website. A substantial effort to increase the information available about CPYC happennings is evident. Look around and enjoy the action being reported on. - Editor
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CPYC Announces New Club Manager - A Great Beginning for the 2008 Sailing Season - Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008

After a substantial search effort, we are pleased to announce that Cedar Point Yacht Club has hired a new Club Manager. Frank X. Lang, III, known by most people as “Trey”, has accepted the Club’s employment offer and will begin work on Monday, March 31, 2008. Seth Van Beever will be working with the new Manager through a brief transition, leaving the Club on April 4, 2008 to pursue other opportunities. As we welcome our new Club Manager, we wish Seth the best of luck in his future endeavors. read more ...

Weather Station update - Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2008

The CPYC Weather Station is reporting accurate data on the computer in the Breezeway. Unfortunately, this data is not uploading properly from the CPYC Web page link due to an unresolved FTP uploading problem. The problem has been referred to the webmaster and technicians for resolution.

In the meantime, as a service to members, an alternate interface has been set up to access local weather data until the FTP problem is resolved.

Just click the CPYC WX Alternate Interface here or on the Weather page link.

High School Sailors...Ready to Go! - Posted on Friday, March 14, 2008

27 high school sailors (18 Staples, 9 Greens Farms Academy) will begin their spring team racing season in CPYC's 9 420s in 2 weeks. Both teams will again receive expert coaching from CPYC Laser and V-15 sailor Marc Jacobi and Pequot YC's Ginny Worcester.

Catch the enthusiasm of these juniors and take a look at Harrison Gill's report on Rigging Day, click here. Harrison is a Co-Chair of the Junior Program and has done a terrific job coordinating and overseeing the maintenance of 420s and Optis for the new CPYC Junior Sailing Advisory Board.

Thistle, Star, Flying Scot and Lightning winter action - Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008

During the winter months there are many one design events, primarily in Florida. Some active CPYC members are doing more than dreaming about the season ahead. They take the time to enjoy the fun at midwinters, NOODS, and various specialized events. The Coral Reef YC and St Petersburg YC conduct many of these events.

To see who is playing where and when, click the club names above and search the regatta links. Many of your friends are listed as entrants and participants.

The Cedar Point Laser Frostbite season is about to begin. For the rest of us, our season is just around the corner.

Junior Sailing - Progress Report - Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008

New ideas and plans are well underway for 2008 Junior sailing program. Governor Ann Wilbanks and a new Junior Advisory Board report that top instructors are hired and getting ready. Involvement by a broader cross section of club membership, including new members, has been achieved. Good things are awaiting in the season ahead. Click the read more link below for Ann's March Bulletin Report.
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2008 ONEDESIGN Regatta - Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008

Jim Brigger, Event Chairman and his Committee have expanded the format for 2008 ONEDESIGN Regatta sponsored by Fairfield County Bank. Seven 30 something foot one-design classes have been invited to compete on June 7th and 8th. The M-30, J109, J105, J30 and Soverel 33 classes have announced this event will serve as one of or part of their championship events. Level 111 and level 72 classes are also invited.

For the NOR and Entry Form, click here.

Open "Town Hall" Meeting brief - Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008

Commodore Little and the entire Board of Governors hosted the first of three town hall meetings planned for 2008 to enhance communication with members. The Governors each reported on their areas, including 2008 plans and progress made in their areas of club affairs. About 35 members, representing every membership category were in attendance. Members present raised questions and received detailed responses on a wide range of topics. The meeting was a positive and interactive exchange of ideas, as anticipated.

In an area of significant interest to members, progress on the Bulkhead Repair project was noted, along with in-depth discussion of the Bulkhead Committee's recommendation, as accepted by the Board, to install an upgraded hoist foundation as part of the repair project. The upgraded hoist foundation will provide the ability to upgrade capacity in the future without the risk of damaging the newly repaired Bulkhead.

It was also noted that the proposal for a higher capacity hoist has been referred to the Strategic Planning Committee for further discussion and consideration. For 2008 the Club will operate with two one ton hoists as have traditionally been used at CPYC.

To read the comprehensive reports from the Commodores and Treasurer, click here.

Bulkhead Repairs Moving Along Nicely - Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008

The Contractor for the Bulkhead Repair Project has delivered equipment and is well underway to completing the oversheathing aspect of the project. All the new steel has already been driven and the old deteriorating bulkhead is now encapsulated by the new steel, as is visible in the photo.

Concrete border caps, drainage scuppers, curbing and asphalt, etc will be installed prior to reinstalling the Club's two one ton hoists in time for the sailing season. Spring is coming and the Club will be ready.

David Marseli Elected to Board of Governors - Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Based on a recommendation from the Nominating Committee, David Marseli was elected by the Board of Governors at the February 11, 2008 Board Meeting to fill the vacant Governor position that resulted from David Howe’s resignation from the Board of Governors. David Howe’s resignation resulted from increased personal and professional commitments. We will miss David’s counsel and hard work on Board activities and on behalf of the Board of Governors we would like to thank him for his commitment to CPYC. --Thomas Little, Commodore