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| August 06, 2024 Regatta Edition
This was my first CYC regatta as Commodore. No matter how involved I have been in the past, it was an eye-opening experience witnessing our dedicated volunteers weave the quilt that becomes regatta weekend. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers who put in countless hours to ensure we enjoyed an epic weekend. Your hard work and commitment did not go unnoticed. I would like to extend a massive thank you to Marshall Bartlett and Ted Dickson, our outstanding co-chairs of the Race Committee. Your leadership was invaluable! A special shoutout to Melissa Proia for lending her logistical prowess to oversee the entire regatta weekend, ensuring everything ran smoothly. |
I’m grateful to Mike Szymanski for leading our fearless patrol team, to Schuyler Bartlett and our instructors who went above and beyond by working and racing simultaneously, and to Emily Donnan and Liz Kintz for holding down the fort. Ann Carson, Mike Klepikov and Diane Moore Dodge managed to post scores in a 'live' manner allowing for quicker results. Last but not least, thank you to Bart Wesp, who is always ready to tackle any emergency situations that can arise during these gatherings. We were fortunate to enjoy beautiful weather on Friday evening, followed by the excitement of wild and windy conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Our sailors displayed the remarkable skill, fortitude and sportsmanship necessary. More than a few of the participants enjoyed the thrill of the extra speed on the downwind leg. Thankfully our patrol team was on hand ready to right a hull or provide support to a sailor. At one point, there were more flipped sunfish than patrol boats! Without your help and cooperation, we simply would be unable to host this, the 103rd Chatham Yacht Club Regatta. One of the oldest regattas in the country - and certainly one of the very few that remains free to our participants. Thank you once again for making this event a resounding success! Below please find a listing of the (over 100) volunteers who contributed to the event and a brief overview of the regatta results. THANK YOU! Tracy Dart, Commodore If you have not received your commemorative Thank You certificate, you may find yours in the clubhouse office. Please check with Schuyler Bartlett |
Trophy Engraving & Return
IF YOU HAVE NOT RETURNED YOUR TROPHY OR HAD IT ENGRAVED PLEASE DO SO QUICKLY SO THAT WE HAVE FOR OUR AWARDS MEETING.
Reminder - If you won one of the CYC Awards or Season Series trophies last year, you are responsible for getting your name engraved onto the trophy.
The best option for engraving is CCI Engraving at 474 Station Ave, South Yarmouth - take old Exit 8 and go South - it will be in a shopping area on the left (across the parking lot from Marathon Sports). Their phone number is 508-398-4433. There is a one-time set-up charge of $25 for each trophy, but once it is in his system the same trophy can be engraved each year without that additional charge.
COMMODORE's DINNER Nikki Bartlett Regina Bello Jenna Benson Courtney Bishop Amber Caggiano Tracy Dart Amy Dow Alison Douglass Laura Etre Jenn & Michael Gilmartin Margaret Graupe Anna Harper Melissa Hubbell Sarah Lipson Deb McLean Melissa Proia Emily Richmond Barb Shipley Karen Taylor Cathy Taylor Regina Winslow Kristen Zabbo |
PATROL Schuyler Bartlett Chad Bartlett Sam Benson Rosie Benson K. Burcin G. Caggiano Andy Caggiano Dorothy Cary Dan Dart Catherine Dickson Alicia Downs Coco Fitzmaurice Rob Fuller Amelia Gassner Grace Gunsalus Jeff Howell Paul Lamoreux Cody Lamoreux Tucker Lamoreux Todd & Sue Lenox Sarah Lenox John & Sue Maggioni Neil & Julie Murphy Cailyn Murphy Phil Robbins Gwen Shipley Mike Szymanski Julia Szymanski Jon Winslow |  RACE COMMITTEE Marshall Bartlett Ted Dickson Melissa Dickson Em Dickson Bridget Dickson Isabel Dickson Diane Moore Dodge Anna Marie Johansen Cara Maggioni Alex Maggioni Nancy Murphy Catie O'Sullivan Melise O'Sullivan Nick Proia Karen Sheldrick
REGATTA SUPERHEROES Melissa Proia (logistics coordinator) Nick Proia (treasurer) Emily Richmond (Opti Fleet) Heather Wesp (420 Fleet) The Rosenthall Family (Loan of Race Committee Boat) |  ON SHORE HOSPITALITY Regina Bello Jenna Benson Courtney Bishop Kerry Cahaly David Carter Emily Donnan Alicia Downs Margaret Graupe Melissa Hubbell Elizabeth Luciano Deb McLean Melissa Proia Alice Ronty Cathy Taylor Meagan Stoddard Heather Wesp Regina Winslow Courtney Wyman |
 GEAR Liz Kintz |
SCORERS Ann Carson Diane Moore Dodge Michael Klepikov |
VOLUNTEERS Alicia Downs Sarah Lipson |
PENNANTS Jenna Benson Deb McLean |
AWARDS David Spring One of the unique and popular aspects of our Regatta is the trophies. David Spring painted another beautiful watercolor which he printed, framed, and DONATED as trophies. We also use the image on our Thank You certificates for our volunteers |  CYC STAFF Schuyler Bartlett
COMMUNICATION & GRAPHICS Tracy Dart | 
CYC INSTRUCTORS Brooke Bartlett Chad Bartlett Rosie Benson Henry Bishop Amelia Gassner Sophie Dart Sam Bartlett Catherine Dickson Jaime Eslick | Eli Gertsberg Ada Hubbell Coco FitzMaurice Harrison Kintz Cody Lamoreux Tucker Lamoreux Sarah Lenox Ryan McGauley Cailyn Murphy Jessica Scipione Julia Scipione Julia Szymanski Alex Wesp Max Wesp |
FOOD DONATIONS
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OPTI CHAMPIONSHIP
OPTI GREEN
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C420
CAT BOAT
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SUNFISH
JR. SUNFISH
LASER 1 Harrison Kintz |
BEETLE CAT
BAY BIRD
SAND PIPER
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Calling all Beetle Cat sailors!
Mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, August 10 & 11, 2024, as our neighbor Wianno Yacht Club (Osterville, MA) is hosting the annual Leo J. Telesmanick Championship this summer. This is a great way to connect with other Beetle Cat sailors in the New England region. Launching is easy (right at the club), moorings are available (also at the club) and trailer storage is a stone's throw away. Saturday evening NEBCBA (New England Beetle Cat Boat Association) will hold its annual meeting, followed by a clambake dinner. For further questions, please contact Cathy Taylor @ CathyE43@gmail.com.
I look forward to seeing you all on “our” Bay!
Cathy Taylor
End-of-Season Reminder
Removing your boat from CYC:
No boats or sailboards may be carried over the hill to be launched at CYC. Launching may take place at Jack Knife Harbor, the Town Landing on Crow's Pond, Ryder's Cove or in Round Cove, permits may be required.
Transportation of 420s and Optis over the hill for the purpose of attending regattas during the summer may occur ONLY before sunrise and after sunset per our lease with Eastward Ho!
CYC SEASON CLUB DATES SAVE THESE DATES! August 11th : CYC Beach Day (tentative) August 16th : Last Hurrah Cocktails (5:30 PM) August 17th Closing Meeting & Awards (3:00 PM) August 18th: Clubhouse Closing The CYC Social Committee is ecstatic about the 2024 season & all the wonderful, fun-filled events for our families. We rely on volunteers to make all these events happen, so please consider helping out! You can sign up for most of these events on the CYC website, but please contact us with any questions! Looking forward to seeing everyone and having another amazing summer with our CYC family!! Jennifer Gilmartin (Jennifer.gilmartin09@gmail.com) & Amber Caggiano (ambercagg@gmail.com) |
We are in need of members to volunteer for the opportunities below:
VOLUNTEER CORNER A few open spots remain for our upcoming days & social events. Please see the volunteer page on our website for instructions and links to sign up. Thank you to those who have volunteered this season already!
Any volunteer questions or ideas can be directed to Alicia Downs at awdd@downsfive.com 917-623-3819 or Sarah Lipson sarahmlipson@gmail.com 646-283-4209. Top |
GET YOUR GEAR ON! ) at Eliza B and Team One Newport. For the full collection of CYC apparel—including classic polos, tech tees, tech polos, sweatshirts, fleeces, quarter zips, hats, visors, sandals as well as outdoor Patagonia and Helly Hansen apparel—be sure to visit the online CYC club stores (open year-round) at Team One Newport and Eliza B Leather Man. The direct links to these CYC club stores are available on the CYC website’s gear page. For any questions, feel free to reach CYC parent and gear volunteer Liz Kintz at edonnankintz@gmail.com. Top |
The new parking lot configuration allows for multi-directional Fox Hill Road access from three points as illustrated in the diagram below. It is essential that all CYC traffic use the third entrance on Fox Hill road to minimize the access traffic and pedestrian hazards in the other parts of the parking area.
The added parking has improved parking but we, EHCC and CYC, need to continue to optimize on the available parking with the following actions;
Sailing School morning classes
CYC instructors will be available to help students to and from the CYC club house so parents can enjoy the convenience of “drop and go” noted by the yellow cross-hash area. Before 11:30 am, parking maybe available on a 
first-come, first-serve basis in the designated area, highlighted in green box, for parents to bring their children to classes, meet the instructors and fellow parents. Please be aware this area is not exclusive to CYC but shared with EHCC. If there is a shortage of parking spaces in the designated area, please park on the shoulder of Fox Hill Rd. “Pickup and go” will also be available for your convenience at the conclusion of morning classes at the Pick-up spot shown in the diagram. This is a safer and shaded location where our students can be ready for pick-up.
Mid-day
Parking begins to get busy around 11:30 when Eastward Ho! Lunch service begins. After 11:30, We ask that CYC members park on the Fox Hill road shoulder during lunch if the north lot is busy.
Afternoon classes and races
Due to the limited amount of parking spaces, Parents are encouraged to enjoy the convenience of “drop and go” where appropriate for the children. Parents who would like to see your kids in action during the afternoon races can check for available parking spots in the designated (green) area after 2 PM. If there is a shortage of parking spaces at any time, please park on the shoulder of Fox Hill Rd.
Eastward Ho! will have parking lot attendants available to assist with traffic flow and direct CYC members to the designated (green) area. Please don’t hesitate to speak with them if you have any questions or need assistance.
As always, safety is paramount as we balance convenience and consideration for a shared parking resource with our friends at Eastward Ho!
Thank you for your cooperation as we begin a new exciting season at CYC!
Courtesy and Safety on the Golf Course
Eastward Ho! and CYC have a great working relationship, but it depends on CYC members being courteous to and respectful of the golfers. Please wear shirts and shoes when crossing the hill, and do not use your cell phone. It is best to be quiet when golfers are on the 9th green. You may stop and wait, or move quietly by, but try not to distract those focusing on their putts. Top |
An average golf ball leaves the tee traveling 115 mph or more, and our path to CYC takes us right in front of the first tee. Adults and children need to take care as they cross in front. Eastward Ho! has provided a fence to protect us. CYC members should stop at the edge of the fence, look and assess the situation. Always wait while golfers are teeing off, but if the golfers are waiting, they may signal it is safe to cross. Be aware as you approach the ninth green as well, since it is just beyond our path.
"SALE-ING" Skills needed: Part of CYC's operation depends on rotating older boats, motors and parts out of inventory to make way (and funds) for new necessary items. This requires facilitating the selling or donation of appropriate items. We need someone to assist with this process. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Bart Wesp (Bart.Wesp@gmail.com)
Erosion: Please keep boats off of the beach grass. The beach grass is our only protection from erosion! Boats can be tied to the moorings on the beach. Paddle Courts: Please do not store things up against the paddle courts. The paddle courts are a separate entity and are also undergoing some construction work. Volunteers: CYC runs on volunteerism and we are in need of volunteers this year across multiple areas, including patrolling the CYC races, serving as a parent-on-duty at the Sailing School, and assisting with the annual CYC Regatta. Learn more in the Volunteer section. Social Media: Have a cute photo that you would like to share? Send them to our Instagram handler, Amber Caggiano (Ambercagg@gmail.com) News, gossip, famous alumni accomplishments? Please send any submissions to chathamyachtclub@gmail.com |
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Recyling: Please look for recycling canisters in the clubhouse kitchen and around the property to help us be environmentally friendly. Chatham Yacht Club | P.O. Box 531 | North Chatham, MA 02650
CYC is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Your donations are tax deductible!