News & announcements regarding the EYC, it's members, boating, and topics of interest:

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  • Congratulations to Paul Carne who raced aboard the boat "Singlehanded" in the Chicago-Mac race and took 3rd in their class.  Dan Branson also competed in the Mac race aboard "Twister".
  • Club member Tom Agerter successfully completed the Lake Ontario 300 race in the single handed section - placing 4th in class.  Congratulations to Tom on completing your 5th and final Great Lakes single handed race.  CONGRATULATIONS to Tom & Barb! 
  • Tom & Barb Agerter are competing in the Lake Ontario 300.  Tom is comepting in the single handed section.  Together they trailed Jacelyn from Duluth to the race.  Afterward, the boat should be Escanaba.   Watch for updates and be sure to say hello to Tom & Barb when their in Esky.
  • July is a popular month for cruising.  Brown's will be departing for North Channel and Georgian Bay.   Bring back or email me your favorite photo from your cruise and I'll share it on the EYC website.
  • Congratulations to David Anthony of Moonshadow for placing 1st in the Stoll Race Regatta, and to Roger Good/Windy for 2nd place and Bob Johnson/Fair Waves for 3rd.
  • Local sailors Dan Branson and Paul Carne competed in the Queen's Cup.  Dan was aboard Twister taking 1st in Division 1.  Paul was aboard 'Shorthanded' taking 2nd in Division 5 and 12th overall. Congratulations Dan & Paul!
  • Interest in developing Radio Controlled (RC) sailboat fleet is brewing.  RC racing is popular in many areas of the country and yacht clubs.  We have several members interested.  Many classes of RC sailboats exist with the primary interest being the Laser Class.   Click here for the Soling 1M website and the Victor Model website.  To learn more, contact Terry Reynolds or John Anthony.  
  • Unfortunately the July 4th EYC Brunch is canceled for lack of volunteers.  Not only was the brunch enjoyed by EYC members and visiting boaters, it was a nice fund raiser for the club.
  • Thanks to our new Harbor Master (Larry Gravatt), a dedicated staff, and the support of the City - the condition and upkeep of the marina is clearly improved.   Thanks to the marina staff!
  • Tom & Barb Agerter are competing in the 2010 Lake Ontario 300.  Tom will be racing in the single handed class and Barb is the shore team.  Tom & Barb are the 2009 EYC Sailor of Year.  You can see Tom's entry at the bottom of the LO300 page and follow the race at :   Lake Ontario 300
  • There are some new boats in the Marina this year - watch for them. 
  • While vacation in the Caribbean - John Anthony stopped by the St. Lucia Yacht Club.  A great little club with a dedicated youth sailing program.  Check out the photo

   Congratulations to Tom and Barb Agerter, the 2009 EYC Sailor of the Year!   The Boat of the Year was Jacelyn skippered by Tom & Barb.  The 2009 Yachtsman of the Year was awarded to the 'EYC Members' in recognition of the Club's 75th anniversary and all the members who contributed to its success.