Yankee Doodle Recap!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

Although the weather was a little shifty, a good time was had by all.

Winners: Dinghies 1. R. Hatcher 2. J. Brownfield 3. J. Hatcher
Cruisers: 1. K. Klarer 2. S. Stahl 3. A. Eaton

Dinner was well attended.

Meditation followed dinner.

Steve Stahl

Congratulations and thanks to all who came out …

Spring Sermon

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

As it is Spring again, it’s time to refresh ourselves on our smooth docking rules, these are from Vice Commodore Miller from back in 2010, but still apply today.

Greetings and salutations to the mates of the POYC. Spring sailing has arrived and it is once again time for the yearly reminders as to what makes the club run smoothly. I first received this list during the reign of the venerable, and now Emeritus, Commodore Bill Hatter; and have since added a few more. Remember – your momma doesn’t live here so…

If you mess it up – clean it up.
If you use it up – replace it. You will be reimbursed.
All members with boats in the yard are expected to mow the areas around their boats and keep them ship shape.
NEVER block another mates boat trailer!
If you appear to be the last one on the property please be sure to lock the heads and shed as well as turn off any lights. ( and Now Lock the Gate Please)
NEVER leave your boat unattended on the inside of the first dock. This side is for launching/retrieval only.
When leaving your boat on the dock ALWAYS springline your boat; please do not broadside.
ALWAYS place an adequate fender on the dock at the bow of your boat. We have just retired the debt on the dock and want them to last as long as possible. Boats abrading the plastic are a serious issue where the docks are concerned. It is the responsibility of the captain to check on his/her boat frequently to insure proper dockage.
POYC Regattas require room on the dock. If you are not racing PLEASE remove your boat from the dock prior to the race.

I would also like to mention, please say hello to your fellow members if you meet them at the club and also to our students if you encounter them. It means a lot to new members and students to feel welcome and helps them want to be a part of our club. We all started out not knowing the ropes and now we call them lines instead.

Thanks and see you on the water..

The Scribe

Workparty Clean-up #2

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

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Saturday April 23rd at the Club! We are in pretty good shape but still need a little work to get in tune for the Blessing of the Fleet. 9am till around noon.

The Blessing of the Fleet

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

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The PORT OLIVER YACHT CLUB
Invites You, Family and Friends to the
2016 Fleet Blessing and Commissioning
Saturday, April 30
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
Ceremony beginning at noon
followed by heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Join your fellow mates, as we also
Welcome the 2016 Sailing Class
Plan to attend to see your fellow mates & check your boat–
It’s SAILING SEASON on the Barren’

Happy 2016 and 50th Anniversary!

Posted on January 3, 2016 by poycinfo

POYC 50

This special year marks the 50th anniversary of the club charter which was drafted and incorporated in September 1966.

Thanks to the vision and perseverance of the founders, the club was formed and nurtured through infancy until it got on its feet a few years later. The revival, as it became known, was in 1971. It was decided to continue under the original charter of 1966, so this is officially our 50th Anniversary.

For those who are passionate about sailing, the 1966 birth of POYC should be hailed as the greatest thing that happened around here!

Let’s get out on the lake and make this a year our founders would be proud of!

2015 Christmas Party Recap

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

We had a great time at Cambridge Market, many thanks to our Social committee of Frank and Carol Kersting and to Rob Hatcher and Son, who provided the entertainment.. Thanks also due to our Commodore Gary Reimer who created the awards and to all who attended and helped. We had a full complement attend.

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The 2015 Race Results were tabulated and the 2015 Champions are as follows:

Lee Huddleston 2015 Club Champ Cruisers

Dale Sturm 2015 Champ Dinghys

Next on the agenda was the Yachtsman of the Year award presented to Alan Cannon alancyachtsman1

The Pirate of the Year Award was presented to Steve Stahl stevestahlpirateoyear1

And the First Mate of the Year Award was presented to Rob Hatcher robfirstmate1

The Officers were installed for 2016: POYC2016Officers

2016 Officers: From Left to Right – Carole Kersting (Social), Gary Reimer (Formerdore & Racing Chair), Steve Stahl (Hard & Yardmaster), Rob Hatcher (Commodore), Bill Miller (Vice Commodore), Alan Cannon (Purser), Gary Guss (Scribe) and Frank Kersting (Social)

Our Next Event will be the Annual Commodores Party on Sunday 1/3/2016 at Gary Reimer’s house. Hope you all can be there.

POYC Christmas Party – December 5th

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POYC Christmas Party
December 5th
Cambridge Market

Happy hour with appetizers – 6:30pm
Dinner – 7:15ish
Following dinner:
Awards
Officer installation
Commodore’s Comments
Dancing and visiting with friends

Music by Rob and Son
Menu:
Prime Rib and Champagne Chicken
Cheesy potatoes
Sautéed Vegetables
Dessert Choices
Beverages provided by POYC

Cost: $25.00 / person

Please bring an appetizer for happy hour

Please come and make it a great party again this year!

Help – If you can!

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

Here’s a message from our old mate Connie Polk, Connie is living in Savannah and is working to place foreign exchange students in placements all over the US. The following is her letter to me. If you know of a placement please contact her directly:

We have a German boy living in Adair County right now in a temporary placement. He is bored to tears, a very active young man living in the middle of nowhere. The family only agreed to be a temporary home for 8 weeks, and we are now 1/2 way through that. I think he would do great in Bowling Green, if I can find a family and a school to place him in. Do you think you could send out an email to all POYC members about this? Glasgow would be ok, too, just somewhere where he can be more involved in the community. Right now he’s an hour away from anything. If you say it’s ok., I’ll write it up and send it to you. I’ll probably also post on the FB page, but I think an email will reach more people. I placed 3 of my kids here through my 2 sailing clubs! One is going to be sailing in a regatta at the USCG Academy next month!!!

Thanks.

Connie Polk
Local Coordinator/OPSM
Savannah, GA

cpolk@flag-intl.org
502-387-8672 (cell)

F.L.A.G. Intl. Office: 269.459.8883 / Fax: 269.459.8887
950 Trade Centre Way, Suite 303 Portage, MI 49002

1.800.942.FLAG http://www.flag-intl.org

Great Minnow – October 10th & 11th

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

The Great Minnow 2-day Regatta. $25/boat .. Skippers at 10am or so both days .. Racing at 11am. Saturday Monthly meeting and Potluck, Club provides meat.. members supply the sides. Sunday Breakfast at the Club.

Trashmaster’s Classic Sept. 18th @ 8AM

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

Trashmaster’s Classic THIS Saturday Sept. 18th @ 8AM

Need Help in Driving the Committee boat to the Port Oliver Ramp and Volunteers to pick up the trash etc. Meet at the Port Oliver Ramp at 8:00 AM. Whoever wants to be the designated driver needs to get the Committee Boat over to the Port Oliver Ramp at 7:30 AM… If nobody wants to drive, interested Volunteers should show up at Port Oliver Ramp (not Yacht Club ramp) at 8:00 AM

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