Commodore’s Brunch Postponed

Greetings HBYC members, 

 Just wanted to provide an update regarding the Commodore’s Brunch. 

 There have been concerns expressed by the Bridge about going ahead with the Commodore’s Brunch on April 19th, given the public health worries regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19.   Ohio Governor DeWine has banned “mass gatherings” of 100 people or more concerns for transmission of the virus.   People have been encouraged to practice “social distancing,”  companies are arranging for their employees to work from home, public schools have been closed, etc.  Not that we want to take away the opportunity for our members to socialize in honor of Commodore and Lady Marcks, but we have concerns about doing so.  We want everyone to stay healthy for the upcoming boating season!  

 The Brunch is officially postponed.  The Winery is only open for retail sales, following the Governors order and the CDC recommendations.  We do not have a date to reschedule as the situation is too fluid to enable us to do that, but we will keep you updated as to any changes to our schedule. 

 Thank you, 

Janell Lundgren

Rear Commodore

2020 Event Updates Completed

By R/C Janell Lundgren

The Bridge has been working away finalizing our 2020 calendar of events. This includes the cruising schedule, races, and socials. Special thanks to Cruise Director - Doug Asbury, Social Director - Genie Barthelman, and Race Director - Larry Hurst!

To see the 2020 List of Schedule Events, click here —->. Events Schedule List

To open a document that you can’t down load and print, click here —-> Events Schedule Link

Be sure to check out the details for Racing, Socials, and the Cruising calendar on these pages:

Cruising

Socials

Racing

2020 The year of the Cruise

By Doug Asbury, HBYC Cruise Director

Those of you that are north have a tough time thinking about cruising right now, but I live an endless summer, so I sail all year.

We have an opportunity to have a great summer cruising, but it will take some planning on all our parts. Please do not procrastinate, sign up early. If a cruise fills, the deciding factor will be first registered first consider.

The first cruise is to Kelly’s island and in past years it has been called the dog cruise. It is on memorial weekend so you might have to get your boat in a little early to make this one. We will be docked at Seaway Marina check out their site http://www.kelleysislandseawaymarina.com/  The dates are Friday May 22nd , Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th out on the 25th.

HBYC’s second cruise is the 10-day cruise that will tie in with Leamington at the end. We first cruise to Middle Bass on Sunday June 21nd and then next we go to Ford Yacht Club on the 22nd  and 23rd. The next day up the river to Milliken State park on the 24th . Then we go to Lake St. Clair Metro Park (near Mt. Clemens) on the 25th, 26th and 27th. This park is extremely nice. The 28th we make it back to Ford Yacht Club. Going down river should be easier. The 29th we will arrive at Leamington and stay until July 2nd. At that point you are on your own to go to Put-in Bay for the 4th or maybe home.

The third cruise is to Middle Bass, Becky and I have decided we will lead this one again and it will be a pirate party, ARRRG! Plus of course there will be the Music Fest going on at Lonz Winery.

The fourth cruise will be to Huron July 24th and 25th for “Christmas in July”, you will want to decorate yourselves and your boat.

Our fifth event is not a cruise, instead it is a sunflower raft-up on Sandusky harbor. The date is August 22nd. I would like to have someone with a drone to take a picture from above.

The sixth cruise is to Scudders for the Music Fest. This is a great place to go to explore and to hear music and maybe have some wine.

Seventh cruise will be to Vermillion for the Labor Day Weekend. If water allows, we have the whole marina less two slips.

Eighth cruise is to Lorain is September 18 and 19th. The Spitzer marina is now operated by Oasis Marinas and is supposed to see many upgrades. I was told that a water taxi will be able to take us downtown.    This a great opportunity to show that we support what Lorain is doing to bring back their community plus it will be fun.

 Important note:

The two Michigan Park Marinas are going to give us a block of docks and a code so we can individually book our docks together. The block will only be open from March 15 to March 30th. After that we are not guaranteed a dock. You can always cancel for a cost, but that would be better than to miss the cruise.

The Middle Bass Marina will not take reservations until May 1, however if you register early, I will give the marina a list and it increases our chances or getting dockage. May 1 you will have to contact the marina to purchase your dockage.

Another important point, after April 15th do not send the registration to my Florida address. We will be traveling from May 3rd to June 8th and at that point we will be in Ohio. You can send me an email by clicking here - Email Doug.

My final thought is plan early! Cancel if you must. Let’s have a great cruising season.

Membership renewal is due by March 31, 2020.

Membership renewal is due by March 31, 2020.  If you have not done so already, please send a check for $197.50 made payable to:  Brenda Marcks, 3724 Raymond Drive, Enon, OH  45323 or email HBYCmembeship@gmail.com if you would like to pay via Paypal.

Breakwall Repairs Underway

Roving Report and Past Commodore Harvey Rickert reports that breakwall repairs are underway.

A crew began preparing the top of the break for delivery of materials to raise the break wall.

Meet Jared Pavlik - Marina General Manager

Meet Jared Pavlik and his wife Heather. Jared is the new General Manager of Sandusky Harbor Marina. Jared joined HBYC at the Winter Redezvous and is now an honorary member of HBYC and serves as Marina Trustee.

Welcome aboard!

Winter Rendezvous Recap

By V/C Tim Kemerly

Newly named Rear Commodore Jan Lundgren and jester Jeff Beardslee strike a pose for the Marci Gras gala.

Sandy Bihn of Lake Erie Water Keepers educates HBYC members how manure feeds the summer algae bloom in Lake Erie.

This year’s Winter Rendezvous was a big success with great people, interesting events, and ended with an amazing evening of costume, ceremony, delicious food and fantastic music.  The Mardi Gras themed weekend started with a fun hospitality suite on Friday night, followed by a series of speakers during Saturday morning and afternoon.  

Our thanks go out to Steve Hyder, Commodore of I-LYA, Sandy Bihn, Lake Erie Waterkeeper, Carrie Sowden, National Museum of the Great Lakes, Jared Pavlik, General Manager of Sandusky Harbor Marina, and Janell Lundgren, HBYC Rear Commodore, for interesting talks about various aspects of boating and environment issues on Lake Erie.  

The high point of the weekend was the New Orleans themed dinner followed by the Change of Watch ceremony. Congratulations to all the new HBYC Officers and Bridge members.  The evening ended with dancing to music supplied by the Windjammer Big Band from Vermilion. This 20 piece band played a great selection of jazz, big band, and popular music.  HBYC members really got into the mood of the evening with great costumes and lots of beads.  Even the pope attended and led a “Saints-Go-Marching-In” congo-line to end the evening.  This was a great event to kick off the 2020 HBYC season.

Check out all of the fun —->.

Final Agenda is Set for the Winter Rendezvous

Happy New Year to All!

For members who made reservations for this year’s Winter Rendezvous:

Final preparations are being made for HBYC’s first 2020 event for at Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center located at 1750 State Park Rd. #2, Oregon, OH 43616.

Join us on Friday, January 31st, from 6-10pm at the hospitality suite for a meet and greet in room 216. Bring your favorite hors d’oeuvre and a beverage to share.

Saturday morning and afternoon there will be a slate of interesting speakers and meetings. Saturday evening we will meet for the buffet dinner and Change of Watch Ceremony. Following the ceremony, we will have the Mardi Gras dance with music provided by the 20-piece band The WindJammers!

To plan your weekend, please see the attached revised agenda with the locations and times of all events. 2020 Winter Rendezvous Agenda - FINAL

There is still time to reserve your room!

There is still time to reserve your room for the Winter Rendezvous!

Even though we have passed the 17 Dec 19 hotel reservation deadline, people can still get our room rate. The hotel now will not protect the rooms from being reserved by outside guests. So now it’s on a first come first serve basis.

If you have not made your room reservation, you’d should make it ASAP. The hotel predicts they will be close to a sellout status for the subject weekend.

Deadline for Winter Rendezvous is Extended!

The agenda is set for the Winter Rendezvous! Check out the plan for the festivities:

Click here —-> 2020 Winter Rendezvous Agenda

Even though we have passed the 17 Dec 19 hotel reservation deadline, people can still get the HBYC room rate. The hotel now will not protect the rooms from being reserved by outside guests. So now it’s on a first come first serve basis.

If you have not made your room reservation, you’d should make it ASAP. The hotel predicts they will be close to a sellout status for the subject weekend.

2020 HBYC Winter Rendezvous
Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, Oregon, OH

Join us on Friday night (6-10pm) for a hospitality suite “meet and greet”. Bring your favorite hors d’oeuvre to share and a beverage.

Room Reservation

Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center has a special room rate for HBYC members. It is $125. Call Maumee Bay Lodge at 419-836-1466 by 12/17/19 to ensure your reservation and your rate. The Maumee Bay Lodge address is 1750 State Park Rd. #2, Oregon, OH 43616. Click here for their website: Maumee Bay Lodge

Buffet Reservation

The $52 per person cost include the New Orleans themed buffet, ballroom and setup, the Saturday morning and afternoon speakers, the Saturday evening dance which includes a 20-piece band, and all gratuities and taxes.

The buffet features 3 entrees: chicken and sausage jambalaya, barbecue ribs, and shrimp etouffee. Salads and numerous sides are provided. Desert includes praline bread pudding with Jack Daniels sauce. Drinks include coffee and hot and iced teas. There will be a cash bar as well.

Click here to for reservation form: 2020 Winter Rendezvous Reservations

Please print and return this form with your check made out to Harbor Bay Yacht Club by 12/17/19 to Tim Kemerley, 1306 Town Hall Rd., Dayton, OH 45432-2629.