As reported in the Aug. 8 Graphic…

The ancient Egyptians allegedly began the tradition of naming boats centuries ago on the Nile River, and boat owners have been racking their brains ever since for the perfect boat name. In fact, some may confess spending far more time thinking about the perfect name for their boat than for their children. That makes sense: Children don’t go around with their name emblazoned in six-inch letters on their behinds. (Just Tommy Hilfiger on their chests!)

Highly unscientific studies in Boat US Magazine show that in 2000, tried and true “Serenity” again topped the “most popular” list, beating out second place “Irish Eyes” and third place, “Island Time.” The fourth through tenth most requested boat names were, in order, “Sea Spirit”, “Obsession”, “Time Out”, “Reel Time”, “Escapade”, “Southern Comfort” and “Serendipity.”

Some of the meanings of names of CYC boats are as follows…

The word Hoi Polloi comes from the Greek words Hoi which means “the” and polloi which means “many”. The word is used to refer to “the greater number, the people...the masses.”

Our Pearson Flyer had no name when we purchased her and while bringing her home to Northern Michigan we immediately began brainstorming the perfect name. Many possibilities were discussed, none of which seemed quite right.  We wanted her name to be different and “fun”. After discussing several possibilities, Keith came across “Hoi Polloi” being featured as the word of the day on the internet. Although the name has no nautical reference it was different fun and we both agreed it was the perfect name.

By mistake the i was left off of Polloi in last years Red Fox, therefore meaning “today’s chicken” in Spanish!

Karl Jurries reports that Blåsen (or blåser) is German meaning wind or to blow also other winds!

Cygnus is a constellation in the shape of a swan in the Northern Hemisphere.

Did you know Original Sin is hull #1…and a sin to love to sail so much! All this is true according to our Race Committee chair, Mike Miller.

Lost Vermonter is aptly named for Rod, from North Hero, VT (near Burlington) and Pat, from Plainsfield, VT. And the cow thing…it is said that Vermont has more cows than children and they prefer it that way. That is utterly ridiculous!!

If you are a fan of the Star Wars series of Movies you would know that a Padawan Learner is a young, small apprentice of a Jedi Knight or Master. Also known on our dock as “wapadon.”

Tell me the meaning of your boat’s name so that we can publish more. Contact Linda Orlow at orlowlg@hotmail.com.

Sunday Sunfish Series
Tom Barnes

The Sunday Sunfish Series finished a 10 week summer season on August 22nd. Eleven Sunfish were paid entries and three more were registered free as children of registered sailors. A total of 36 races were run with as many as 11 boats racing in one start (two were visitors). Races started at 2:00PM and usually three races were complete in an hour. Bill, Beth and Ian Thom joined the fleet this year and made things very lively. We missed Don Bowerman's combined RC and sailing this season, Don only made it for one race. Gina Lepman sailed across from Loeb Point for the races and in a few cases the conditions were a bit breezy, such that even some of the teenagers decided it was too much to venture out. Our youngest addition to the fleet is team of Abbey Barnes and Matthew Murray, sailing Matthew's green hulled - "Rockin' Rocket." They improved steadily during the season are likely to be a major threat by the end of next season. The combined Barnes/Balter/Snyder clan makes up the rest of the fleet. There were 8 Sunfish on Josh's beach for most of the summer making it look like a mini-marina. The results for the season follow. The scoring was based on the best six daily scores - zeros are drops. We're looking forward to next year with the possibility of more boats and an invitational regatta.

Knot-a-Race 2004

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The third annual non-race to Beaver Island was again held the weekend after Red Fox. This year there were eight CYC boats participating. The trip over on Saturday was a fast one! We came through the 10:30 Bridge and passed the Beaver Island sea buoy at 2:20 - just in time to watch Notre Dame beat U of M at the Shamrock! We had beam reaching winds both days but from opposing directions. We had lighter winds on Sunday and were glad to be able to give a Volvo Penta boost to the sails.

Making the trip this year were Bob and Gay Pung on Exitus, Paul and Ann Gregor on Headway, Bill and Pat Andrews on Summer Hummer, Tom and Linda Orlow, Bridget McAvoy and Alicia Sonju on Northern Light and Chris Lamb, Hartley Comfort and Erik Sonju on Padawan 2. We were glad to have new CYC members Jeff and Linda Basista on La Belle Vie and Bill and Barb Doolittle on First Light.   Maybe NEXT year they will have the new city docks they keep promising! Plan now to join us anyway. We always have fun!