Social Corner
Joan Marie
Social Co-Chair
February, 2011 Newly ammended and approved Three Tree Point Yacht Club By-Laws
If you enjoyed the great presentation by Mark Schrader from Ocean Watch, you can make a tax deductible donation to Around the Americas by sending a check to Mark at,
Mark Schrader
1110-316th St. NW
Stanwood, WA 98292
You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by return mail.
Ship's Store
Carol Jones
Chair
There is an account for our club at Fisheries. Please go to the Ship's Store for further details.
Check Ship’s Store page on our website for products available to you.
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Race Corner
Shelley Conti
Race
Fleet Captain
Gordon Kells-Murphy
Assistant Race
Fleet Captain
We are nearing the end of our 2011 race season with the completion of the Fall Series last Saturday and The Commodore’s Trophy Race this Saturday. The Fall Series had amazing weather, although the wind was lacking for the first race. That didn’t matter, as the weather was warm and there was a beautiful sunset. With the completion of the Commodore’s Trophy Race my term as your Race Fleet Captain will be complete. I would like to thank all of you for your participation and support. It has been a pleasure serving under Commodore Dave Garmond.
With that said I would like to welcome our new Race Fleet Captain, Gordon Kells-Murphy. Gordon has been a long time sailor and I am sure will do a great job in this next year.
Looking forward, next up is the Winter Series scheduled for Saturday, November 5th and 19th. Get your winter gear out of the closet and come on out and race.
This year we are going to present the racing trophies at the Change of Watch. The Race Boat of the year will be calculated from last year’s Winter Series along with this year’s Spring, Summer, Fall Series, Windjammer Series and Commodore’s Trophy Race. I have been busy getting all the trophies updated, so if you stop by the trophy case in Anthony’s this next week, you will find it very bare. So come to Change of Watch and cheer on all the winners. Who knows, you may be on one of those trophies!
I also would like to put in a plug for our Halloween party. It will be in our barn on Saturday, October 29 from 4:00 to 8:00 (or longer) We will have a potluck with our usual Chili and “Halo-weenies”. I have lots of pumpkins in the garden this year, despite the slow start, so come have some fun.
Shelley Conti
Special Note:
A nifty handout has been put together for beginning racers. It has flag illustrations with explanations to
help you understand what the signal means. An explanation of the horn sounding prior to the start of
the race- will be added soon. Please return to the Racing page to download updates of this handy
booklet. The Racing page will also have it directly on the page as well.
New Info: Racing For Newbies pdf version here or go to the Racing page to study up on the conduct of racing
Shelley
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Racing Schedule for 2011
DUWAMISH HEAD (SSS #2) January 8, 2011
BLAKE ISLAND (WINDJAMMER #1) January 29, 2011
TOLIVA SHOAL SSSS/OYC (SSS #3) February 19, 2011
MANZANITA BUOY ( WINDJAMMER #2) March 5, 2011
Race Fleet Meeting March 16, 2011
ISLANDS GHYC (SSS #4) March 19, 2011
SPRING SERIES April 7, 14, 21, May 5 & 12, 2011
SPRING REGATTA April 30 - May 1, 2011
SUMMER SERIES May 19, June 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2011
SWIFTSURE May 28 - 29, 2011
MIDSOUND SUMMER SOCIAL July 7, 14, 21 & 28- August 5 & 11, 2011
DOUBLE HANDED RACE July 16, 2011 cancelled
FALL SERIES September 8, 10 & 24, 2011
COMMODORES TROPHY October 1, 2011
GRAND PRIX October 21 - 23, 2011
WINTER SERIES November 5 & 19, 2011
VASHON ISLAND TYC (SSS #1) December 3, 2011
DUWAMISH HEAD (SSS #2) January 7, 2012
Southern Sound Series January 9, February 13, March 20, December 4
Please note that our series races will be PIYA Catagory III. You can obtain a copy of this by going to their web site www.ussailing.net/piya/ or linking here. This is a check list of the minimum equipment a boat should have for safe racing on Puget Sound. Basically for Catagory III it is very close to what the Coast Guard requirements are.
We hope to see more newcomers come out and race in the Performance Class which means Cruising Boats. You don’t need new high tech sails, a perfect bottom
or remove all that spare gear. Race NFS (No Spinnaker so crew size is small). Come out and meet your fellow sailors and have fun.
The Seattle Area racing calendar is completed. Our website has 2011 SARC schedule.
Please review the 2011 Race Book for Updated and New Details, Rules and Information. For a TPPYC Race Book, Click here revised 1-22-2011
Send the registration form and race fee payable to TTPYC to:
TTPYC Race Fleet
Attn:Registrar
P.O. Box 98700
Des Moines, WA 98198
Go to Racing for 2011 race related information.
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Historian’s Corner
Rose Edmiston
Again, please send Rose any photos for the clubs archive.
Cruise Corner
Cruise Co-Chair Malcome & Katie Grothe
BOAT MAINTENANCE TIPS: SMART PLUG INFORMATION
Recently Pat Waters shared this tip via email. In case you missed it, here it is again.
You might be interested in learning I installed a Smart Plug in my boat 110V electrical system. When I
took the existing Marinco inlet off the boat, it was fried inside. The hot wire had melted and stuck to
the bakelite and pieces were falling out of it. Frankly, I can't understand why it was still working! The
Smart Plug was easy to install. Fit the existing hole and bolt pattern. Only took about an hour. Also
purchased the Smart Plug 50 ft cord with it, as my cord, 3 months old, was brown/black at the
terminals. I purchased my via the internet at a good discount from a place in Kirkland called Yacht
Product International Inc. Give me a call if you want more details.
Have fun!
Pat Waters 253-529-2873
FOSS HARBOR MARINA, TACOMA, DISCOUNT
The manager of the Foss Harbor Marina, 821 Dock Street, Tacoma (Lori Natucci 253-272-4404) has invited members of the Three Tree Point Yacht Club to use their facility at a 10% discount. The marina offers a picnic and BBQ area, a great view of Commencement Bay, full showers, laundry, and pumpout. The city of Tacoma has many fine dining and night life venues as well as the Glass Museum and Seaport Museum.
Blog for our cruisers: cruisingwithttpyc. This is a great way to communicate on a variety of topics related to cruising. Be it planning your next short overnight cruise or an extended one. For those wanting inspiration for simple yet nutritious meal, this can be a good place to share with your fellow club members. A section for boat maintenance will be included and hopefully expanded upon. Login"cruising.ttpyc" Password:"cruise4fun"
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Photos taken of various cruises and events can be linked to from the Archive Album page.
Attention one and all: TYPE I PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE STRAP CHECK
Recent Coast Guard inspections of Type I Personal Flotation Devices,
(PFDs) in both adult and child size, identified a potential hazard that could
prevent proper donning in the event of an emergency. The chest strap
was threaded through the fixed “D” ring that the strap is intended to clip to
when worn.
It was discovered that several PFDs were assembled this way at the
factory and if not corrected could create a hazardous condition during an
emergency when they are donned.
Instead of the strap falling away, allowing the wearer to wrap it around him
or her, the clip end of the strap could snag in the “D” ring preventing the
wearer from getting it around their body. Click here for PDF fact sheet with images.
Boating Tips” For your own PDF copy; click here.
Spring Cleaning: Cleaning Green tips from Practical Sailor May 2009
- General, non-abrasive cleaning of gelcoated surface and glass: 1:12 mixture of white vinegar and fresh water
- Copper cleaner: lemon juice and water
- General scouring powder: baking soda and freshwater paste, baking soda and vinegar paste, or baking soda and lemon juice paste, (do not use on Awlgrip or paint)
- Brass cleaner: Worcestershire sauce or ketchup. Let sit, then polish
- Mildew: paste of 1:1 mixture of lemon juice and salt (on surfaces that won’t be scratched
by salt)
- Wood Polish: straight olive oil or almond oil, or those mixed with lemon juice.
Do you have any suggestions to clean green that are not listed? Please submit to me and I will add to the list.
Membership
Sharon & Doug Andrews
Membership Co-Chairs
We have 11 new members! This is great! Keep up the good work! Remember word of mouth
is the best advertising. As you talk with other boaters, share information about our club and
invite them to visit our website for up to the minute information. Our website is a great tool for
keeping current with what is going on in Des Moines and it encourages new members. If you
need extra calendar cards, just let us know.
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Committee Reports
Reading Corner
In and Around Your Community
Education Opportunities
TTPYC Members, Poverty Bay Sail and Power Squadron Advanced Classes 2010-2011
We have a great opportunity to take a course in Marine Electronics with Poverty Bay Sail & Power Squadron. This is one of the most interesting and useful elective courses: This course comes in three independent parts: read more on Education page.
If you any have questions about classes
please email Dave Sharp.
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Your board for 2010-2011
BRIDGE OFFICERS
COMMODORE David Garman
VICE COMMODORE Debra Valpey
PAST COMMODORE Pat Waters
TREASURER Caroline McShane
SECRETARY Laura Crews
RACE FLEET CAPTAIN Shelley Conti
Assistant RACE FLEET CAPTAIN
Gordon Kell-Murphy
TRUSTEES Jerry Stephenson, Dave Klein,
Gene Ellison & Tom Hubbard, Don Brame
APPOINTED OFFICERS
CRUISE CHAIR/S Malcome & Katie Grothe
SOCIAL CHAIR Joan Marie
MEMBERSHIP Doug & Sharon Andrews
HISTORIAN Rose Edmiston
SHIP’S STORE Carol Jones
BARNACLE EDITOR Kristie Brame
WEBMASTER
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Your board for 2011-2012
BRIDGE OFFICERS
COMMODORE Debra Valpey
VICE COMMODORE Kersten Hubbard
PAST COMMODORE David Garman
TREASURER Caroline McShane
SECRETARY Laura Crews
RACE FLEET CAPTAIN Gordon Kell-Murphy
Assistant RACE FLEET CAPTAIN Steve Foss
TRUSTEES Jerry Stephenson, Dave Klein,
Don Brame, Doug Andrews &Tim McShane
APPOINTED OFFICERS
CRUISE CHAIR/S
SOCIAL CHAIR
MEMBERSHIP
HISTORIAN Rose Edmiston
SHIP’S STORE Carol Jones
BARNACLE EDITOR Kristie Brame
WEBMASTER
TTPYC Vision, Mission, Goals
Vision:
TTPYC is an affordable family boating club that promotes enjoyment, appreciation, and care of the waters of Puget Sound.
Mission:
Our mission is to create opportunities for, sharing adventure within a community of family and friends and exploring our marine environment.
Goals:
- Educate ourselves and others about marine stewardship.
- Increase membership.
- Acquire the use of a facility for education and social activities.
- Develop or support a community “Learn to Sail” Program.
- Establish monthly or bi-monthly educational/social gatherings.
Google Calendar.The calendar with our club's events is available for you to view. You will be receiving reminders, (granted a little primitive but it is working) now to invite and/or remind you of our events throughout the year. Those organizing and planning appreciate you taking the time to respond as to whether or not you plan on attending. Thank you, we are constantly trying to improve our communications effectiveness and efficiency. Sue
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Message from the Editor:
Please remember that this website has all articles within our newsletter, The Barnacle, as well as changes that are sent my way after and before publication each month.
PDF issues are always available by going to Archived Back Issues.
The Barnacle is published by the Three Tree Point Yacht Club every month but August.
Material for the Barnacle must be submitted by noon on the 1st of each month of publication to our Editor Kristie Brame.
