2015 Change of Command Fleet Review

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                                     Team Salute, 2015 Change of Command Fleet Review

Rules Clinic

Most of the LYC team heading for Team Trials in two weeks gathered for a rules clinic on protest procedures and "Defensive Protesting" tongiht.

Click here for the slideshow.

Spring Calendar Update

LYC Sailing Team,

 

Some sailing calendar updates and reminders:

 

April 18^th

9am-12pm Mercury Mentors

1:30-4:00 Commodores fleet practice

4:15-4:30 Arrive to sailing center and rig boats for Change of Command Fleet review ceremony (all sailors invited)

(No LYC Opti practice-SE Dinghy Champs)

 

April 19^th

9am-12pm Mercury Mentors

(No LYC Opti Practice-SE Dinghy Champs)

 

April 26^th- Mercury Fleet  invites all green fleet sailors to sail with them for series racing. This will coincide with Commodore/Green practice.

 

May 14^th- Spring Banquet

 

May 17^th- Team Picture Day (Sailors must wear long-sleeved LYC sailing tech shirt).

9:15am Mercury Mentors

9:45 Silver + Gold fleet

1:45 Green + Commodores Fleet

 

The last day of the program is May 17^th.

Weekend Regatta Schedule:

 

This weekend is SE Dinghy Champs at Key Biscayne Yacht Club. There is only Commodores Fleet practice this weekend on Saturday from 1:30-4:00pm and Mercury Mentor practice in the morning. There is no LYC Opti practice.

 

On Saturday I need to be at LYC for Change of Command. Sharon will be coaching green fleet on Saturday and I will be there on Sunday. Pili and Wade are coaching RWB fleet.

 

Wednesday and Thursday-

Load Optis trailer after practice.

 

Friday-

Opti trailer arrives at KBYC in the afternoon.

 

Saturday-

0730 Sharon arrives to assist w rigging, accept drinks and snacks from parents, dry bags, get ice etc

0730-0800 LYC sailors arrive, check in & eat

0815 RWB rigged and ready

0900 Green rigged & ready

0915 LYC Green fleet team meeting

0915 RWB Competitors briefing

0930 RWB Harbor Start

0945 Green fleet Competitors meeting

1000 Green fleet Harbor start

1030 RWB First warning signal

1100 Green fleet first warning

 

Sunday-

0745 RWB  rigged and ready

0800 Green  Rigged and ready

0830 LYC Green fleet team meeting

0900 RWB Harbor Start

0930 Green fleet Harbor start

1000 RWB First Warning

1030 Green Fleet First warning

 

We still need two parents to tow coach boats. If you are available to help, please let one of us know. Also, parents please pack snacks and waters to put on the coach boats. It is really important that sailors are staying hydrated and drinking plenty of liquids. Last practice, I had 5 kids ask me for water because they didn’t bring their own. Please make sure your child has more than enough.

 

J

 

     Julia Melton

   Sailing Director

USODA Nationals Housing

 

Hello all,

 

We have an update on housing options for the USODA Nationals , Pensacola July 18-26, 2015. The following hotels are located in downtown Pensacola (which is about 5-10 minutes from the Pensacola Yacht Club). July is a busy time with lots of events, so they suggest booking as soon as you can.

 

HOTEL OPTIONS:

 

Sole’ Inn and Suites:     (850)470-9298    Located at 200 N/ Palafox St, Pensacola FL  32502

July 15-26: $119 per night weekdays, $139 per night weekends

July 21-26: Same as above

** 15-20 rooms available at this point, all rooms have fridge and microwaves, suites are sold out…

 

Courtyard Marriott:  (850)439-3330  Located at 700 E Chase St, Pensacola FL 32502

July 15-26: Long term stay rate of $133 per night(discount for 7 nights or more)

July 21-26: $169 per night weekdays, $189 per night weekends

** Many rooms available, Fridge but no microwave in all rooms. There is a microwave available in lobby.

 

Crowne Plaza:   (850)433-3336  Located at 200 E Gregory St, Pensacola FL 32502

July 15-26: $145 per night weekdays, $219 per night weekends

July 21-26: Same as above

** Very limited availability.

 

Residence Inn:  (850)432-0202     Located at 601 E Chase St, Pensacola FL 32502

July 15-26: $159 per night for 10 days..  $179 per night for weekdays, $229 for weekend nights. Call and ask for Brandy for further details

**Booking quickly

 

 

Here is a link from the USODA event website with other hotel recommendations,  in addition to the downtown options:

http://www.visitpensacola.com/content/usoda-area-information#offers

 

 

RENTAL HOMES:

 

Previous Opti Mom and Realtor Claire Frees: (850) 293-2450

 

Vacation Rentals By Owner:

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/florida/north-west/main-north-west/pensacola

 

Lastly, I spoke to USODA Nationals Event Chair Jim Baus, and he will forward me information on any additional rental homes by early next week.

 

I hope this will help everyone.  Again, If you have not made your plans, it is suggested that you do rather quickly. This event is during the high tourist season!

 

Thank you,

Stacy & Valerie

Change of Command April 18th

LYC Sailing Community,

This weekend is the Change of Command as well as the SE Dinghy Champs at Key Biscayne Yacht Club. If you are not sailing in the regatta it is mandatory that you participate in the fleet review at LYC. If you are sailing in the regatta, there is a possibility you will be able to make it back to LYC on Saturday in time to ride on the coach boat for fleet review. The fleet review is basically a boat parade where every boat salutes the incoming Commodore on the front East Dock. Sailors have the option to sail (if their boat is at LYC and not at SE Dinghy Champs) or they can ride in one of the LYC coach boats.

It is very important that Junior Sailing makes a strong appearance at this ceremony. If you plan to sail or ride on the coach boat, please let me know so I can get a head count and reserve you a spot on a boat. Junior Sailors must wear their LYC blue Polo Shirt. If you don’t have one, let me know and I will give you one.

This week after practices, our fleet captain, Chip Sabadash is going to give a talk about the formal way to accept an award. He will discuss what the Change of Command ceremony is all about.

Saturday April 18-Change of Command  Fleet Review & Award Ceremony:

4:30- Rigged and Ready (For those sailing in the Fleet Review

4:45- Arrive at sailing center (if riding on an LYC coach boat)

The Fleet review will probably finish around 5:30 and the awards ceremony will follow. Sailors that are receiving a Commodores Cup Trophy, should be at the ceremony to accept their award.

2015 Commodores Cup Results

Mercury

1^st Place Bob Meagher

2^nd Place Tom Lihan

3^rd Place John Ulbrich

Laser

1^st Patrick Shanahan

2^nd Jensen McTighe

3^rd Sophia Reineke

Opti RWB

1^st Garrett Dixon

2^nd Denver Rozzo

3^rd Joey Meagher

Opti Green

1^st Max Maister

2^nd Stephan Tate

3^rd Michael Morley

High School

1^st : Skipper: Chris Williford Crew: Max Gillette

2^nd  Skipper : Mack Fox Crew: John Monahan

3^rd: Skipper: Alie Toppa Crew: Liza Toppa

I look forward to this LYC tradition and I hope you all can participate. Please let me know if you any questions.

Thank you,

Julia Melton

Update!

Hey Team!

         Just wanted to let you all know the calendar has been updated. Also, I want to remind everyone about the Race Clinics being offered before Opti Nationals this year. It will be a great opportunity for those sailors interested in competing in the nationals. Printed sign up forms are located in the Sailing Office and the bottom portion of it must be returned to the office along with the deposit to secure your spot.

If you have questions feel free to ask Julia or myself.

Thanks!
Megan Place