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The Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron, is holding its annual rendezvous and Sea Skills Boater Training at Blaine Harbor on Saturday May 11, 2019. Dockside mini-seminars will cover valuable boating skills. Classes start every hour from 1-4pm on visitor dock at Gate 2.

Training on use of marine distress flares will take place from 10:00 AM to noon in Blaine’s Marine Park. More information on the event is available at the harbor office.

APRIL CLUB NIGHT

Friday April 12, 2019

The 2019-04-12 Minutes can be found under the Resources/Downloads Tab.

Highlights of the night included:

1. The first trial at webcasting the meeting and Presentation. It needs a little work but we will be offering our long distance members a chance to “tune in” to the May Club Night. You will get instructions by email the week before the meeting.
2. Lots of changes at the Blaine Regatta May 18-20. Still the “Great Race” but so much more. Details in the Club Cruise Itinerary under the Resources/Downloads Tab.Remember to Post if you are planning to attend Here.
3. Three great topics for the Workshops at MacRendezvous
4. Watch for new Members Cruises to be posted soon in the Forum. Use the Button on the right to see them.
5. The hats are ordered and will be available by the May Club Night
6. Watch for the Chance to order the NEW MYCBC LOGBOOKS only $15 information coming next week

Post your sail Plans for the Club Cruises listed under the Water MacTivities Tab to earn your $10 Awards for early posting.

Thanks Darry for the great Presentation on SHORT HANDED SEAMANSHIP  Available in the PRESENTATIONS FOLDER under the Resources/Downloads Tab.

1. NAUTICAL KNOTS OF THE NIGHT  – Clove Hitch / Round Turn & Two Half Hitches
   1. Thanks Darry. Everyone had fun roping their chairs as they learned and reviewed these useful Knots
2. Club Cruise Itineraries Are now online HERE
   
3. Year End Dinner and Awards Night Locations and costs will be presented at April Club Night
4. TOOL LIBRARY – The Boat Hoist and Rig Tensioning Kit have been booked but there are still a lot of times available. Book soon if you want to borrow these Tool Kits. Information HERE
   
5. MYCBC LOGBOOKS – 2 variations were presented and ordering information will be available online soon
   
6. MYCBC 2019 Hat Ordering information and pictures will be available online soon
7. The Presentation – “MYCBC – Docking 2019” Thanks Darry for the great Presentation AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE

February Club Night Highlights

Another great night featuring:

1. Short meeting with lots of new information
   1. 2019-02-08 Minutes HERE
2. The new TOOL LIBRARY
3. The First NAUTICAL KNOTS of the Night – Practice with knots at the beginning of each Club Night. Featuring:
   
   1. Reef Knot
   2. Figure 8 Knot
4. BOAT LAUNCHES PRESENTATION – MYCBC’s own Google map of boat launches. Each Red marker will describe all the features of each boat launch from a MacGregor rig and launch perspective. Members can access the map under the Resources tab and view or update the launches.

2019 BEGINS

Join us for the first Club event of the year. We will be unveiling some great changes to the website that will make your MYCBC experience even better. We will also introduce the NEW MYCBC TOOL LIBRARY featuring the new GoHoist boat lift kit, the Rigging Kit and the Rig Tuning Kit. Yours to borrow for free as part of your membership. Check the Agenda below to see all the great topics we will be covering and don’t forget the PRESENTATION ON “BOAT LAUNCHES AND WHAT THEY LEAD TO” after the meeting.

Agenda

NEW YEAR MESSAGE

2018 has been another great year with many firsts.

1. 23 new members to increase the number of boats to 84
2. A new venue for Club Nights in Langley
3. Rear Commodore’s Cruise to La Conner is the furthest south we have ventured
4. Website improvements to streamline information for new members, log in and access to Club activities and Membership renewals by eTransfer
5. The new B.O.A.T. 101 program replacing the Spring MacFoulie
6. MacTool Library – Members can borrow the following tools from the club (Availabilty in January)
   1. Gohoist – www.gohoist.com
   2. Rigging adjustment – Loos guage and BWY adjustment tool
   3. Standing rigging tools – Cable cutter and Swage tool

Member recognitions for 2018

1. Regatta trophy winners
   1. 1st Place – Windspiration
   2. 2nd Place Tie – Windchime and Tickety Boo
2. Cruising Miles/Logbook Award
   1. Free Membership for the most miles Cruised – Saynomore
3. Fleet Stars
   1. 5 year members
      1. Wave Lady
      2. Blackjack
      3. Cosmo
      4. Bachus
      5. Jillybean
      6. Just Sayin
   2. 10 year members
      1. None this year
   3. 15 year members
      1. Kermie
      2. Gerry & Linda
      3. Cloud 9
   4. 20 year members
      1. DeeSeas

Your Bridge has been working hard to make the MYCBC experience the best it can be. If you can think of something we need to do or do better then please let us know. You can contact us individually under the about us tab at the top of the page.

It is with great sadness that I announce the departure of our long term Membership/Treasurer Ron. He has decided that 11 years is enough and he will be retiring at the end of the 2019 season. This will be a great loss to the club. Both because he is such a great guy and he has done an awesome job for us for all these years. It is time for someone to step up and fill his shoes. If you are interested in helping the club by filling in as Membership/treasurer, please contact the bridge to let us know.

The MYCBC Bridge wishes all members a

Happy and Healthy New Year

and as much time as you can possibly spend on your boat for 2019.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AGM

Thanks first of all to the members who showed up to make the tough decisions at the AGM. Thanks to this year’s Bridge for the great work and welcome to the new 2019 Bridge. The MINUTES OF THE AGM ARE HERE. We spent lots of money, approved keeping the 2019 dues at $35, approved changes to the Cruise Guidelines, Flotilla Guidelines and the Fleet Stars Program and welcomed the 2019 Theme of MYCBC and MacGregor Safety. Our presentations and many of our activities thoughout the coming year will emphasize SAFETY. We look forward to the upcoming changes in the “Confidence Cruises” part of our Education Programs and finally all the great plans for next year that you can find in our 2019 CALENDAR under the About Us Tab. Be sure to check the Calendar and book early for all the fun. See you at the Year End Dinner and Awards Night November 17.

SEPTEMBER CLUB NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS

The MINUTES are posted.Thanks to those who attended and Rick and Ken for the Member Cruises Presentation.

The decision on the locations for next year’s Commodore’s and Rear Commodore’s Cruises were made.

The website has being updated to show this new information.

The YEAR END DINNER and AWARDS NIGHT (Saturday November 17) menu was decided. Details on how to sign up and pay will be emailed to you shortly. Deadline for paying is the AGM on October 20 (cancellations with full refunds will be available until Nov 6).

2019 SPRING MacFOULIE has been added under the Water MacTivities Tab. Spaces are limited and first come first serve so sign up soon.