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48˚ 29.751’ N 122˚ 41.208’ W Find us on the web at: fidalgoyachtclub.org February 2020

The Newsletter of the Fidalgo Yacht ClubAnacortes

UpcomingEvents

Mark your calandars

2/14 Valentine’s DinnerDeadline 2/7

2/ 22 Bar-Side Chat with Skip Hawk - Cruising Desolation Sound and Surrounding Areas.

2/27 February Dinner meeting 5PMDeadline 2/15

3/20-22 Shake down cruise to Cap Sante

3/25 Spring Tea & Fashion Show 11:30-2:30Deadline: 3/6

4/16-19 Cruise to Roche Harbor

4/25 Garage Sale

5/1-5/3 Cruise to Rosario Resort

Make online reservation here.

From the Commodore: Lee Patza

Why were the Vikings such good sailors? You can lead a Norse to water but you can’t make him sink.

Here we are coming into February. Hopefully we have had our once a season snow and we’ve all avoided accidents. Melting snow on your deck and then refreezing at night can be a significant source of damage to your boat. Being a previous Lake Michigan sailor, we all paid dearly each winter to have our boats professionally shrink wrapped by an insured professional who protected us from this damage.

Hopefully we will see you at the Seattle Boat Show coming up soon, Jan. 23-31. If you can’t, there’s the Vancouver, BC Boat Show Feb 5-9. These are always great events with new boats, new technology and there’s always one more accessory we can buy for our boats.

February 21, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm is our Club Open House sponsored by Liz Weideman and the Membership Committee. This is our annual once a year event to invite interested individuals to see what we are all about! If you have someone you wish to invite, please contact Liz as I’m sure we would welcome them!

We continue to experience phishing emails and we will continue to do what we can to thwart the scamming efforts. Thank you all for understanding and applying due diligence to every email. We are about to send out another email which you may already receive before you read this article. We are requesting that all attachments to emails to members be sent as a pdf file. There is no file or system that is 100% safe but we know pdf’s are safer than word attachments.

Lastly, Pat and I will be away on a “bucket list” trip to New Zealand next month. Those of you who have been know this is the season to go, it’s summer there. We plan to sail in the Hauraki Gulf and stay at the Picton Yacht Club Hotel. Yes, I hope to setup a reciprocal agreement!

Tom Kuhn will be leading the February Board and Dinner Meeting for me. Thanks Tom!

Your Commodore,

Lee

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From the Vice Commodore: Tom Kuhn

Capidalgo at Port Browning:

Save the weekend of. May 29th – 31st for the continuation of our 30+ year tradition with our friends from Capital City Yacht Club. Join us at this remodeled, renovated marina on North Pender Island for a weekend of festivities. The location is accessible by both boat and car. Watch for additional information as we get closer, including overnight accommodations for those coming by car.

FYC Unsung Heroes

Who are the behind-the-scenes heroes who support every club function, from dinners to special events and cruises? The House Committee! Chaired by Barb Hylton, with support from Ellen Kaiser and Laura Hettich, this trio assures there are ample supplies, and the Galley is ready for every Club activity.

You can help them out with just a few simple steps:• Let them know when we’re running low on

anything (white board on refrigerator)• Check the cabinets and storage closets,

including downstairs for decorations and supplies prior to purchasing items

• Have a plan in case there is leftover food• When you’re done, please return items to

their original location

Should you have any questions, a member of the Committee is more than willing to meet with your team during your planning!

A hardy thanks to our January dinner hosts: John &Kim McCollister, Dick & Fran Moore, David & Elaine York and Rick & Deborah Freytag. A job well done!

From the Rear Commodore: Kathy Ramsay

I am very pleased to let you all know that Joanne Wilshin (360-707-1130) and Penny McCaughan (360-395-5235) will now be the Special Activities co-chairs for 2020.  We have a lot of on-shore special events planned for the year, so please contact them on how you can help, any questions you have, etc.  Many thanks to Joanne and Penny for volunteering!

Nothing like more than a foot of snow to get you wishing for SPRING, am I right?  FYC has the cure for those winter doldrums... the Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon on March 25.  Jen Mann and models will be showcasing spring fashion from Tides Anacortes, while Pat Thompson and her crew will provide a classy "high tea" and luncheon.  See the flyer in this month's Poseidon for all the details.  This is going to be fun, ladies!

And, to help with Spring - spring cleaning, that is - please consider donating your slightly used but in working condition items for the April 25 garage sale in our parking lot.  Liz and Wayne Weideman and crew will be collecting your items about a week before the sale.  More details to follow.  And, plan on coming to the pancake breakfast the same morning to get fueled up for shopping... special "entertainment" provided by "Ray and The Pancake Flippers" - Lee/Jerry/Dale.  There will be a flyer in the March Poseidon.  More events coming in future months.

Don't forget to sign up for the fabulous and decadent Valentine's Dinner before the cutoff date of February 7!  See the flyer in the Members Only section of our website.

Fun times at the Commodore’s Ball.

Book Club News:

FYC Book Club is open to all members and offers an opportunity to spend an enjoyable hour sharing thoughts about the book chosen for that month. Book club participants recommend and vote on the book to be discussed, ensuring a wide variety of literary (and sometimes not so literary) entertainment and lively discussion. Make the first Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m., at the clubhouse, your Book Club Day. We would love to have you join us and partake in our always-fascinating conversation surrounding each book’s themes. FebruaryThe Art Forger, by B. A. Shapiro

MarchThe Things They Carried, by Tim O'Brien

AprilPersepolis 1: The Story of a Childhood, by Marjane Satrapi

MayEmpty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huquete Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune, by Bill Dedman

Ellen Kaiser and Joanne Wilshin

Threads & Yarns

This is a friendly studio-style work space at the clubhouse every week on Monday from noon to 3.  Bring your project to work on, including your sewing machine and supplies or knitting, crocheting, card making etc.  We provide tables, extension cords, iron, and encouragement.  All are welcome, come with your creative endeavors.Be sure to check the calendar for changes during the holidays and have the gate code along.Hope to see you,Barb Hylton and Mary Robbins

From the Photo Archives - Fred KaufholdPicture courtesy of FYC Photographic Library Archives. Contact Fred if you have photos to add to the Archives.

In our Wake - 1998

Some “old timers” reminisce about the 1998 wagon wheel picture….. Duane Olive:  Joe and Pat Richter in Secret Harbor on Cypress Island invited the club to cruise to the island and have a party at their house.  Many of us had discussed doing a wagon wheel sometime, but no one had any experience with directly setting one up.  One of Joe's friends owned a 58' Hatteras LRC, Golddigger, and had some experience with building the wheel.  It was decided that he would anchor first and the next 3 largest boats would complete the other 3 principal points of the compass.  Great idea, but....!.  None of our boats came close to the size or displacement of Golddigger.  It soon became clear that wherever she went the wheel was going to go!  Gil Gilbert jumped into his whaler and became the lineman.  He and his volunteers brought boats into the fold.  Of course, some lines were too short, anchors may or may not have been set and sometimes while the process was underway Golddigger had moved the target!  I must say there were a lot of hoots and howls but it was great fun as everyone took the opportunity to putter across the pond to visit friends or attempt to walk stern to stern to see how far they could travel.  As I recall, Joe made arrangements with the pilot that flew the mail to the various islands to do a fly over and take the picture. Ray Ramsay:  Paul Leahy was talking on the radio trying to get people into position and things got heated. While trying to give directions on where to put an anchor, Merle Haines (on Ohiowa) came back with “I’ll tell you where to put that anchor!.. like, up your butt”. Howie Sorensen:  The sunburst / wagon wheel event was a great one.  Particularly when trying to get anchored in the circle.  One of the weekend activities was a golf pitching contest.  I recall it very well as I won it — me, a non-golfer!!

From Our Cruise Coordinator - Mary Robbins

While it’s a challenge to think of sunny skies and warm winds right now, the 2020 cruising season is just a few months away!Our first cruise is to Cap Sante, and whether you come by boat or car, you will want to participate in the fun and friendship.Please start saving the dates for all our 2020 cruises!  These are also listed in our new directories:

March 20-22 Cap SanteApril 16-19 Roche Harbor (free Wednesday moorage)May 1-3 Rosario ResortMay 29-31 CCYC/FYC Port BrowningJune 1-3 Telegraph Harbour BCAugust 1-3 Victoria Symphony SPLASHSeptember 9-14 Past Commodore’s CruiseOctober 2-4 Friday HarborAll the cruises have leaders now and the marinas have been reserved for moorage space.  The leaders and their crews are planning fun times, a meal or two, and lots of time to deepen our friendships together.Looking forward,

Mary Robbins, Cruise Coordinator

Save the Dates:

Shake Down Cruise - Cap Sante March 20-22

Cruising season is almost here! Let’s kick it off in style at the first FYC cruise of the season at Cap Sante! Join the club on March 20-22 to celebrate 2020, swap winter stories and get ready to hit the water! Details will follow, but plan on a BYO-appetizer dinner/drinks at the marina on Friday night and a restaurant meal on Saturday night. Sunday morning we’ll wrap it up with breakfast at the marina again. More activities are being planned, so count on a fun weekend.  Key of Sea will make her debut at this cruise, so plan on a tour of this lovely Selene 60!

Roche Harbor Cruise April 17-19

The April 17th to 19th cruise will be to Roche Harbor. They will be charging $1.25 per foot (winter rate). They are offering a special deal in

April: if you arrive on Wednesday 15th and stay through Sunday 19th you will receive Wednesday night for free. So, look at your calendar and see if you are able to take advantage of this special. The flyer and additional information will be in the March Poseidon.

Liz and Wayne Weideman

Rosario Cruise May 1-3

Cruise to beautiful Orcas Island and spend the weekend enjoying the historic Rosario Resort and SPA. Tour the 100 year old Moran Mansion Museum, hear accomplished musician Christopher Peacock perform on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano, and the two story 1913 Aeolian pipe organ. Take a walk through the beautiful waterfront grounds or hike to Cascade Lake. Taxi into the quaint town of Eastsound or have a relaxing treatment at the SPA. Finish off the day with a delicious meal at the Mansion Restaurant and laughter with fellow boaters. How can you miss this amazing weekend? Rosario Resort is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cruise team leads: John and Colleen McIntyre, questions? Please call 253-318-5149 (Colleen’s cell)

Off season rates are still in effect at $1 per foot including power.

Interested Cruise Attendee’s please call Rosario Harbormaster Terry Jones (360) 376-2152 ext 700, as soon as possible because moorage space is limited.

For those wishing to join us via the ferry, room information is available by calling 1-800-562-8820.

More details to follow in March.

Christmas Memories

Fidalgo Yacht Club &

Tides of Anacortes Present…

Spring Tea & Fashion Show

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020..11:30am-2:30pm Grab a friend and come enjoy a High Tea Lunch and view the Fashions Trending for Spring! We will have a Pop Up Shop where orders can be placed to pick up at Tides. Door Prizes too! Non Members are welcomed and wanted!

Price: $20 per person Crew: Jennifer Mann, Pat Thompson, Janice Altomari, Barbee Cromack, Sonja Durkee, Mona Hamlin, Kim Satterlee, Susan Smith and the Lovely Fidalgo Models

Reservations by Friday, March 6th Questions? Call Jennifer 360-929-9255 or Pat 360-770-1157

Spring Fling Fashion Show

Members Name_____________________________ Guest’s Name_____________________________ Number Attending_________@ $20 each: Total $________ Please return with check payable to FYC to Janice Altomari 1004 Commercial Ave #560 Anacortes, WA 98221

Fidalgo Yacht Club &

Tides of Anacortes Present…

Spring Tea & Fashion Show

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020..11:30am-2:30pm Grab a friend and come enjoy a High Tea Lunch and view the Fashions Trending for Spring! We will have a Pop Up Shop where orders can be placed to pick up at Tides. Door Prizes too! Non Members are welcomed and wanted!

Price: $20 per person Crew: Jennifer Mann, Pat Thompson, Janice Altomari, Barbee Cromack, Sonja Durkee, Mona Hamlin, Kim Satterlee, Susan Smith and the Lovely Fidalgo Models

Reservations by Friday, March 6th Questions? Call Jennifer 360-929-9255 or Pat 360-770-1157

Spring Fling Fashion Show

Members Name_____________________________ Guest’s Name_____________________________ Number Attending_________@ $20 each: Total $________ Please return with check payable to FYC to Janice Altomari 1004 Commercial Ave #560 Anacortes, WA 98221