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

The Radio Controlled (RC) Sailboat fleet is growing!  RC racing is popular in many areas of the country and yacht clubs.  We have several members purchasing boats.  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 at 906-789-9485.  Below are photos from a sail in the Escanaba marina.

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  • The Closing Dinner was held October 8th and hosted by Michael and Mara Manning. The menu featured a fall flavors highlighted by deep-fried turkey, cheesy potatoes, green been casserole, and pumpkin pie. 
  • Race Results:  The Frostbite Race gave the participants spectacular conditions with 8 boats on the line.  Congratulations to the winner Praise, followed by the Alberg 35 and Ruffian.  The August Series results are 1st - Lyda Rose with 2nd to Ruffian,  and 3rd has yet to be calculated.  
  • The Maritime Festival Venetian Parade was well attended by EYC boaters.  Thanks to Larry Gravatt for spearheading the parade.  Here is a link to photo's taken by Randy Lippold.  http://escanabayachtclub.shutterfly.com/172
  • Tom & Barb Agerter are completed the Trans-Superior Race - 326 nautical miles from Sault St. Marie to Duluth.  They completed the race in 3 days & 19 hours for a 2nd place finish on corrected time in the double handed class.  Congratulations!  Next year their planning to race the Trans-Pac!
  • Applause to EYC member and Harbor Master Larry Gravatt for organizing the first Escanaba Marina Festivalal held on August 6th.  The event featured food vendors, music, a beer tent, and more!  Great Event!!
  • Congratulations to Tom Trudgeon on Solitude II and Tom & Barb Agerter on Weatherly who competed in the M&M 100-Miler race.  Dan Branson aboard Twister powered to first in class.  Cathexis from Gladstone sped to a first to finish on elapsed time.
  • Congratulations to Praise (Bill Jasko) from the Gladstone Yacht Club for taking 1st in the C.W. Stoll race with Weatherly (Tom & Barb Agerter) placing a close 2nd, and Grace (Ed Oswald) on 3rd place.  Full results are posted on the Racing page.
  • Thanks to Don & Barb Pfotenhauer for hosting a great Commodore's Dinner!
  • The Annual Banquet was another memorable event.  The House of Ludington Marine Room was a fitting setting for the a great dinner, trophy awards, a entertaining presentation by Todd Hurley & crew (see the video on the Cruising page), and of course plenty of socializing.  The crowd stayed late and enjoyed the winter get together.  The Yachtsman of Year awards was presented posthumously to T. Dale Vinnette and Sailor of the Year was awarded to John T. Anthony.  With no boats dominating the race season there was no Boat of the Year awarded.  Don Pfotenhaer continues as Commodore and David Anthony, outgoing Secretary, reported that club finances were sound and in good order.
  • Farewell to our friend and fellow EYC member, T.D. Vinette, who passed away on July 8th.  T.D. was well known around the lakes for his many nautical accomplishments and as founder of Vinette Boat Works.
  • 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.  
  • 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
  • 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.