If this Binnacle appears to be dedicated to sail boat racing, it is. With the Summer season fully upon us, it’s time for you set your schedule in stone. You probably won’t be able to attend all of the events, but at least you’ll know what is going on. That’s the purpose behind this special edition of the Binnacle, to keep you informed. The first thing you’ll notice, is that the Notice of Race (NOR) for the Red Fox has been mailed with this edition. In previous years the only members to receive the NOR have been those sailors who have participated. With all the social activities that go along with the regatta, the committee thought it would be appropriate for the whole membership to get a copy of the NOR. The club hosts parties after each portion of the Red Fox. Starting on Friday night burger, brats & hot dogs are served following the NuCore Triangle. On Saturday we gather at the Boyne City marina for a party sponsored by Mount Gay Rum; there is a meal available that includes one half BBQ’d Chicken, side salads, all you can eat corn on the cob and beverage (beer, wine, pop & Mount Gay Rum). The boats return to the north end of the lake on Sunday for awards presentation. While we wait for the results, there are party games, door prizes to be given away and a 50/50 drawing to raise money for the Mariners Program. The Red Fox may be our premier event requiring the most work and organization, but each of the summer regattas are followed up by a social event. The LeBlance Cup race to Beaver Island includes a gathering of our members on BI for an evening of social activities. The No Boundaries Regatta is followed by awards and a pig roast. And The Duke Memorial is complemented by a party in Northport, hosted by the Duke Family. The chairpersons of each regatta and their participants, welcome all members to participate in an event in one way or another. Any time a group of boaters gather (sail & power) a good time is sure to follow.

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SPRING SERIES FINAL RESULTS

J-22: 1st Superfluous (Jensen); 2nd Swine Flew (Strawbridge); 3rd What's Her Name (Robinson); 4th Paleface Light (Grove)

Jib and Main: 1st Booma (Gosling/Tyra); 2nd Flash (Gordon); 3rd Flasher

Pearson-26: 1st Cygnus (Stewart); 2nd Lost Vermonter (Tinney); 3rd Artemis (Bowerman)

Spinnaker A: 1st Hoi Polloi (Attee); 2nd Stringthing (Thomas); 3rd Gotcha!; 4th  Padawan 2 (Lamb); 5th Northern Light (Orlow); 6th Windrunner(Pirie); 7th Blasen IV (Jurries); 8th MJ2 (Begrow)

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The Miscellaneous Corner

Welcome New Members

Please welcome the newest members of Charlevoix Yacht Club. Many of these folks are not new to boating, or Charlevoix, and we are pleased to have them contribute to our club! 

Goulet Reed, Ellsworth, MI; Doug Kapilla, Charlevoix, MI; Bill & Barb Doolittle, Ann Arbor, MI; Mike & Sheila Hoyles, Charlevoix, MI; Jamey Wittenberg, Charlevoix, MI; Dennis & Lois Hogerheide, Naples, Florida (welcome back Dennis); Jim & Evelyn Howell, Boyne City, MI; Bill & Mary DeGrow, Okemos, MI; Jon Kidd, Harbor Springs, MI; Skip & Carol Cook, Harbor Springs, MI; Charley Smith, Harbor Springs, MI; Kevin Larson, Bloomfield Hills, MI; J. Heininger, Charlevoix, MI.

Racing, Racing & More Racing

The season is here. July is the beginning of summer series, Sunfish race on Sundays, LeBlance Cup to Beaver Island, July 10 & 11 (that’s only one week away), The Mackinac Races 3^rd & 4^th weekends of the month, BCYC Camp Quality - July 17^th, Venetian Cup - July 21^st, and Finally the LTYC U-GOTTA-REGGATA, July 31^st & Aug 1^st. Whew.

Window Treatment

The Lounge area at the club has received new window treatments through a co-operative effort of Lynn Smolenyak & Linda Orlow. Kudos to you both & thank you!

Charlevoix Yacht Club Fourth Annual No Boundaries Regatta & Pig Roast Saturday, August 7, 2004  Sponsored by Pat McKeown Ford Spinnaker & Jib/Main Divisions First, Second and Third Place Awards for each class within the divisions. $35 Entry Fee 9:30 a.m. Skippers Meeting at CYC 11:30 a.m. First Warning Signal Pig Roast, Awards & Raffle at CYC immediately following Regatta. The pig will be ready at approximately 4:00 p.m. Skippers, crew and families invited. All CYC members welcome • $10 per person No Boundaries T-shirts and hats Contact Linda Orlow (537-4484) or Judy Gordon (347-7225) with questions.

TAKE NOTICE
Wednesday Night Hosts

Wednesday July 7th - Spinnaker A
Wednesday July 14th - Spinnaker B
Wednesday July 21st - J-22s
Wednesday July 28th - JAM BOATS
Wednesday August 4th - P-26s

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