SailorgramSeptember 2009 Issue 7

CommodoreEric Vasquez978-521-9017

Vice CommodoreBob Chadwick978-373-6106

Rear CommodoreDavid W. Hewey

978-373-6038

SecretaryGary Gastman978-462-6533

TreasurerDouglas Cornell

978-474-4323

CollectorPamela Mertinooke

978-388-4515

MeasurerWilliam R. Gynan

978-462-1157

Membership CommitteeDaniel Streeter

978-462-4605

Mooring CommitteeGene Piermattei

978-374-7940

House CommitteeRobert A. Saldarini

978-463-8219

Regatta CommitteeBruce Brown978-521-6802

Entertainment CommitteeAngela Vasquez

978-521-9017

Activities CommitteeRob Brun

978-462-1948

Sailing CampSue Manzi

603-474-9644

Steward/Club House978-465-9053

FROM THE MASTHEAD

This becomes so evident when you can see the affect that giving has on those who seekto give. I saw this for myself no less than several times at the Club over the last month. I

see volunteers that are having a ball. Let’s see:

Last August, the weather began to participate and the Regatta and Activities Committeeswere in full form over the month.To begin with, we had the venerable Mount Gay Regattaon August 2nd. and it was a pleasure to sail with P/C Clif Robinson and son Phillips on theirTartan 34 Tasseract. Clif’s crew was in proper form, and the last race of the weekend wasfull of excitement, with a very close photo finish in the making.At the end of the raceweekend, Clif and Tasseract took first place for the Cruising Class, and I had a ball.

August 6th saw the AYC “Open Mic Night” with loads of talent to go around. Of note,Steward Randall Kilty’s band really sounded good. It’s great to see people letting their guarddown and just having a good time. Hosted by Jim Grenier and Rob Brun, they provided anaction packed event full of club talent, and everyone had a slue of laughs.

September 2009 • Eric Vasquez, Commodore

“Best Sailboat” Rosebud nestled among other classic boats. Jim Grenier photo

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“A sailor’s joys are as simple as a child’s. ” – Bernard Moitessier

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On August 14th and 15th, Clif and Isailed Tasseract up to Orr’s Island,ME, when Angela drove up for ourreturn ride home. Friends, I had the“sail of a lifetime” with 10-15 kt. flatfollowing seas! This was a 10-hoursail with the spinnaker up and theboat literally “growling and plow-ing” her way through, upright at7kts. Of course, whales, porpoises,and seals were all part of the ride,

and Angela provisioned the boat with great food for thecrew. My fellow members, if you’re ever lucky enough tosail with Clif, you’re in for a great time.This captainknows how to sail his boat! Thank you so much, Clif. I’venever seen a nicer sailboat resting in a nicer place.

How about August 17th, when we experienced thatannual Pizza Night hosted by Rob Brun, accompanied bythe AYC Lasers, and of course, the AYC Cannoniers! Therewas a great turnout and everyone just had a ball.Anyway,who doesn’t like pizza on the porch?

And then on August 22, of course don’t forget about thegreat turnout we experienced during the AYC PancakeBreakfast.Thirty-five names were registered to attend, andthen here they came: eighty-three actually showed up atthe door! With the help of Dave and Shannon Hewey, theday was saved by means of an emergency trip to ourlocal Market Basket.Thanks go to Mary Wilson and RickTauson, for putting on just a great Nautical Auction event.And in the kitchen were Gail Becker-Saldarini, PhyllisUnger, and Claire Williams to make sure we got our goodportion with a smile. Lots of gear and various items weretraded by many of our members.This event was full offun, and we should do it again next year. By then nexttime, try to be sure to sign up.

August 27th produced the “Annual Movie Night” set up inthe clubhouse.This time, popcorn was served for a 1970movie presentation of The Boatnicks, starring StephaniePowers, Joe E. Ross, and Phil Silvers. It’s great to be at theclub during an evening event. It’s typically quiet on theevening water, and the nighttime ambiance adds to fun.What should we see next year? Many thanks to HomerShannon, Lyn, and Jim Grenier for rolling out yet anothergreat evening event for our members and families toenjoy. Great Job!

Lastly, I want to express my sincere thanks to new mem-ber Linda Connors for offering her diving skills to theassistance of Gene and our Mooring Committee. Linda

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called in to volunteer some dive time, and Gene said“well come on down”. Linda and husband John showedup at the floats with loads of diving gear and the lasttime I saw them, they were heading off into the horizonwith Gene on Da Barge. I hope they found that lostmooring.You know, it is just a pleasure to see new memberspitching in with their talents. It’s because of memberslike John and Linda that we find our future, and thatwe’re doing the right things to attract volunteerism fromour good members.

My friends, it has been a personal pleasure to see all theorganizational talent and fun everyone has been havingover this last season, and it is a testament to the great climate of fellowship we endorse and embrace as anorganization.Thanks to you we continue to nurture anenvironment of health, happiness, and family values;great qualities that are freely offered up to our member-ship throughout the entire open season.Although I amnot able to attend all of our great events, I keep a closetab on how things are going.And with all that I haveseen and heard, all I can say is: Keep It Going Gang,You’re Looking Great! And if it sounds like I’m havingfun, it’s because of you!

Fair Winds and Following Seas,

Commodore Eric T.Vasquez

Linda Connors suits up and helps find a missing mooring. Commodore Eric Vasquez photo.

Links:

Here is an interesting website / service that I found onthe internet. www.mooringswap.com – Dan Raycroft

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Water Bridgesubmitted by Rob Brun

Even after you see it, it is still hard to believe! The WaterBridge in Germany. What a feat!

Six years, 500 million euros, 918 meters long.......nowthis is engineering! This is a channel-bridge over theRiver Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany ,as part of the unification project. It is located in the cityof Magdeburg , near Berlin. The photo was taken onthe day of inauguration.

To those who appreciate engineering projects, here's apuzzle for you armchair engineers and physicists.

Did that bridge have to be designed to withstand theadditional weight of a ship and barge traffic, or just theweight of the water? Answer on page 6

Captain George Duffysubmitted by Jim Grenier

I first met AYC life memberGeorge Duffy late last year

while doing a story on yachtracing. During that interview,George revealed a story socompelling I immediatelyrequested that he tell it againat an AYC activity night.Nearly a year later Georgefinally came back to the club-house -- and it's been manyyears since he's been there --to find it nearly the same as he'd remembered manyyears ago. Greeting him was a group of about 30 membersand guests all anxious to hear his unique and dramatic tale.

George began his story with an incident that involvedthe AYC while he was a cadet aboard the sail-rigged merchant training ship Nantucket.This training ship,sometime around 1940, found itself just outside theMerrimac River. Seeing the smoke from its boilers andhearing it was the Nantucket, a fleet of boats took offfrom the AYC dock and headed out. As the fleet arrived,George was bit chagrined as well as excited as the fleetof small powerboats circled the ship with hails for"George Duffy!" The captain of the ship was not pleased,but George became an instant celebrity aboard for atleast that one day.

As Captain Duffy flicked through slide after slide heunwound a story of how he was made Third Officer ofthe American Leader, a brand new merchant ship, at theage of 19, and he took us on a trip into the Pacific in asecret convoy which encountered Japanese warships. Sosecret was this convoy it's existence was denied evenyears after the war had ended. But George was there inone of the first American "black ops" of WW2.

And then the story got even more interesting...

George's ship was captured by the German raiderMichel.With the use of photos he's acquired through hiswar contacts from both sides of the Atlantic -- includingeven his captors who have come to be close friends ofhis -- George demonstrated what made these raider shipseven more potent and effective than the famed Germansubmarine fleet. Using photos, George pointed out howthese raiders were disguised as normal merchant shipsbut had hidden firepower behind shutters and doors.

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Paul was born and brought up in Bostonbut Newburyport and Plum Island have

always been a destination for Paul.As a youngman he would spend many a night surf castingfor bass, renting skiffs from Hudson’s andgoing out on party boats.

Educated at Northeastern in InformationTechnology, he spent many years working inthe field at IBM, Lotus, Honeywell and a data-base consulting firm. He has worked as a pro-grammer, sales engineer, project manager andbranch manager. He also started and sold asmall software firm specializing in documentmanagement.

Looking for a change and perhaps a mid life adjustment hedecided to become a commercial fisherman. He was operating

AYC’s Meet Your Steward: Mr. Paul MelansonSubmitted by Commodore Eric Vasquez

out of Newburyport and quickly discoveredthat the computer industry was far more lucrativethan the fishing business.

After leaving the high tech world Paul renewedhis interest in the marine world. He has functionedas a boat broker, tow boat operator and deliverycaptain and has delivered boats throughoutNew England.

His interest are fishing for trout in NorthernNH, boating, and since being at the yacht club,a renewed interest in sailing.

He also has a new interest that is the birth ofhis first grandchild, a boy.

Paul lives with his wife Chris in Hampton Fallsand has thoroughly enjoyed his summer here at the club.

“A great conversationalist, always willing with a hand and a smile, Paul’s depth of experience, competence, and ability affirms his enormous value to the AYC” – Commodore Eric T. Vasquez

Not only big guns and cannons but even spotter planeswere carried on these ships.The images flashing up onthe big screen showed German crew members manningthe guns, scanning from watches over 100 feet high andsome even showed the launching and retrieval of spotteraircraft. It became very clear that a typical merchant shipwas no match for these raiders.

George told of his attempt to save fellow sailors lives ashis ship was sunk by the Michel. His lifejacket caught firefrom burning diesel fuel raining from the top deck so hediscarded it and tried to launch several life rafts. Underheavy fire he finally succeeded on the last one he couldreach.As they watched the American Leader be swallowedby the sea, George and the men on his raft were rescuedby the Germans and taken prisoner.

With a combination of drama and comic relief, Georgedescribed his treatment aboard the Michel: what theywore, what they ate, even specific conversationsbetween the German officers and the Americans.

And as any great speaker can do, George used images ofship patterns, old photos and charts to illustrate his passageinto the waters just off Java, the capture and sinking ofmore Allied merchant ships and his eventual transfer toanother even larger German ship.

Stitched throughout all of George's story were the threadsof smaller stories, names of his captors and comrades,anecdotes, and other ships encountered. He closed this"first chapter" presentation with the unveiling of theAmerican Merchant Mariner's Memorial in New York Cityharbor where George played a key part in its dedication.He has returned there several times to remember themen he was so close to in the war years.

I did say "first chapter" because those, of course wereCaptain Duffy's own words. He promised to return againnext year to reveal "chapter two." It seems a shame tohave to wait that long.

At the conclusion of the evening Captain Duffy gracious-ly signed copies of his self-published book AmbushedUnder the Southern Cross which is a recounting ofmany of his adventures as a prisoner of war. Many peoplestood in line to purchase his book and ask him questions.

At the close of the evening, Joyce Stoehr presentedCaptain Duffy with an AYC windbreaker as a special gift.

I can't say enough nice things about this 87-year old gentleman. His story is unique and he tells it with wit,color, detail and energy. Don't miss his next chapter, is allI should need to say. In the meantime, hunt up his bookand read it.

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Good Old Boatssubmitted by Homer Shannon

Greetings Good Old Boaters,

The Annapolis Boat Show is rapidly approaching(October 8-12), and we are looking for motivated volun-teers to help us sell new subscriptions at the show.

When you volunteer you will get a free pass into theshow for the day.

We will provide you with materialsto help explain Good Old Boat tonew prospective subscribers. In ouropinion, our readers are the bestpeople to describe our magazine toothers who are not familiar with thepublication.We'd love to hear yourvoice along side our staff's voices!

If you are interested, let us knowwhich two hour shift will best accommodate your plansat the boat show.These times are on a first come, firstserve basis, so sign up quickly!

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Thank you,Karla Sandnesskarla@goodoldboat.com701-952-9433

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Answer:It only needs to be designed to withstand the weightof the water! Why? A ship always displaces an amountof water that weighs the Same as the ship, regardlessof how heavily a ship may be loaded.

Nautical Flea Marketphotos submitted by Commodore Eric Vasquez

Hewey Do-ey Award for

September 2009

“A Hewey Dewey to Joe Puleo and CaptainSteve of the War Admiral for assistance inretrieving a huge tree and pulling it out ofthe water.” – Steward Mike Dragonas

If you have someone to nominate for aHewey Do-ey Award, contact the Sailorgram.

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The American YachtClub has a long and

proud history of racing,and although admittedlyover the past decade thestrength and tenacity ofthe fleet has sufferedgreatly, it is worthy of not-ing when an outstandingaccomplishment occurs.

So to this end I write to report the results of the 2009Smuttynose Island Regatta conducted by the PiscataquaSailing Association.The regatta was won, much to thechagrin of the locals by a boat from the American YachtClub. It has been a long while since an AYC boat hasbeen able to claim such a feet, and hopefully with thePHRF New England championships only a couple ofweeks away from the writing of this article, we will beable to report continued success, however surely theobstinate effort will be there.

But back to the race, Sat was scheduled for 4 races, andNOAA forecast the equivalent of very light wind shiftingaround from the southwest to the south.Well, luckily noone bases their decisions on NOAA, as a building 10-14knot breeze from the east was the rule of the day. Awindward/leeward course in place, and 13 racing classPHRF boats ready to conduct battle along with 2 cruis-ers, and a skewed and short starting line led to a lot of“friendly” conversation over who should be allowed togo first over the starting line, and during the day thenumber of general recalls, and boats singled out for start-ing prematurely grew as did the conversation leading upto the starts.

Banzai, being one of the boats fighting for her hole atthe committee boat end also participated in of these“spirited” conversations, carving out as best she couldher own hole both to windward, but more importantlyto leeward in the last seconds prior to the starts, alwaysbeing just on time for each race, if only a couple of sec-onds from joining the unfortunate required to return totry again.

As with any successful race, the skipper will ultimatelybe awarded the fame and graciously defers to the ableand willing crew (please note, skipper always takes theblame for losing), but in this case everyone should becommended. Pre-start maneuvers were frantic since the

company was in such tight quarters, the committee boatso heavily favored, but all was calm on Banzai, as ifeverything were being done to a pre-arranged plan, okexcept for that time we nearly smacked the J30 in our way.

Upwind, all played their part, getting sails around, sightingmarks, balancing the boat, and always on guard for theunexpected. Downwind, new sails went up, jibs slid tothe deck, and most importantly, jybes were nearly flawless(nearly…, always room for improvement [read faster andfaster]).

At the end of Saturday, Banzai, much to the disapprovalof the other boats, found herself with 2 first place finishes,and 2 second place finishes. Over a scheduled 7 raceregatta this type of consistency is what all of the pro’swill tell you is required to win. With only one race ableto be sailed on Sunday due to light wind, skipper BruceBrown claimed first place at the 2009 Smuttynose Regatta.

Congratulations Bruce and all!

2009 Smuttynose Regattasubmitted by Patrick Gallagher

The victorious crew of the Banzai take first place at the Smuttynose Regatta

And a second crew helps skipper Bruce Brown place 7th at the PHRF New England Championships a week later.

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Activities & Entertainment Committees Schedule 2009submitted by Rob Brun, Activities Committee Liason

Date/Time Event/Theme Hosted by

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, Sept. 19th Chet Young Race Entertainment Committee

Wednesday, Sept. 30th, 6:30 p.m. Apple Pie/Chili Fest Gary Gastman &Jim Grenier

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 17 Closing Day House Committee

Thanks to all the Activities, Entertainment, and Regatta Committees for another great year at the AYC!

Chilis and pies of all types filled the tables and member’s appetites in last years event.

Who will make the top chili and apple pie this year?

Activities Announcement:Sign Up for the Chilifest/Apple Pie Cook-off!

hosted by Gary Gastman and Jim Grenier

It was Judy Raycroft’s chili and Nancy Cornell’s apple piethat took top spots in last year’s 3rd annual Chilifest andApple Pie Cook-off.They are automatically entered in thisyear’s event to defend their titles. Can you unseat them?Do you make a great chili or pie? Let’s all find out onWednesday, September 30.

Rules? Of course we need rules:Chili

• Seeking 7 chili cooks, each to bring about 4 qts chili.(we’ll take the first 7 who apply.)

• Everyone gets to sample all chilis (with cornbread and muffins) and vote for their favorites

• The top 4 chili chefs become the judges of the Apple Pie Bake-Off.

Apple Pies• Seeking 7 apple pie bakers, each to bring a pie

(we’ll take the first 7 who apply.) • The judges first taste all pies and then cast their

secret votes.NOTE: Everyone gets a piece of pie (ice cream and coffee provided).

Winners names will be added to the Chilifest plaque!

We’re also seeking lots of hungry club members for a fabulous dining experience! We’ll volunteers to bringcheeses, cornbreads, corn muffins, sour cream, chips, etc.

To enter your chili or apple pie, contact:Gary Gastman ggastman@bridgewell.orgJim Grenier sailorgram@americanyachtclub.orgOr use the signup sheet at the AYC bulletin board.

The US Coast Guard Auxilliary, Flotilla 38, will be offering a boat-ing safety course in October.

"About Boating Safely" is an 8 hour course. Classes will be heldfrom 7 to 9 PM on October 6th, 8th, 13th, and 15th. Successfulcompletion of the final exam will earn a boating safety certificatethat meets the state boating safety requirements. The classes willbe held at the North End Boat Club, 1 Manson Ave., inNewburyport, MA. Cost is $35.00, and includes the textbook andexam.

The Flotilla is also planning to offer the 10 week Boating Safetyand Seamanship course again in the Spring. This is a longercourse that includes hands on navigation work with charts. Watchfor future schedule announcements.

For more information, or to register contact John O'Connell at978-465-2216 johnoconnell.ces@verizon.net, or Joe Amore at 978-609-0060 safeboat@comcast.net

Boater Safety Course

The threat of Hurricane David did nothing to dampenthe plans of the Heweys and the Greniers to take theirwooden boats down to Salem for the 27th AnnualAntique and Classic Boat Festival held at HawthorneMarina.

Member Steve Osborne helped Jim and Lyn Grenierbring the nearly-restored 1965 Cape Cod catboat downthrough the Annisquam River.The light south windmeant they had to motor nearly the whole way, at leastuntil the reached a point between Bakers and MiseryIslands where a slight shift in the breeze and a newcourse let them hoist the single gaff sail.The sail wasshort but it broke the monotony and drone of the littlediesel engine.

Just as the Friday night skipper's dinner was beingserved, the Heweys arrived in the Classy Lady.Unfortunately the tide was dramatically low and thesleek blue Crocker ketch dug herself into the mudbetween the channel and her slip.The crew was ferriedoff the boat. Murray and Dave stayed aboard andbetween a kedge and turning tide managed to find theirway into their berth before too long. Shannon Heweyhad already arrived by car and she made sure everyoneaboard was well-fed and taken care off.

There were boats of all types represented at the show,though a few expected participants had balked at theimpending weather forecasts for rough seas on Sundayand Monday. Most disappointing was the absence of themuch-anticipated Elf, an 1888 Lawley-built topsail racingcutter which never arrived. For the most part, the boatson display were wood, though Grasea, a handsome 34'Hatteras, and Yankee, a Marshall 22 catboat, were also onspecial display.

Because of the quality and uniqueness of many of theboats, it was hard to say who might win what prize.Prizes are given in categories of sailboat and powerboat,as well as special citations for particularly interesting features. Of particular crowd interest was Racheal H, aspectacularly "perfect" fantail launch smothered ingleaming brightwork and brass; the A-Way, a 1906 steamlaunch that was a marvel of ingenuity; a beautifulHerreschoff Rozinante, a pristine Cutty Hunk bass boat;and a small 17 foot Cape Cod sharpie, Whitney’s Beach,that purposely looked like it hasn't had a bit of maintenancesince she was built in 1970.The Chebacco schoonerLewis H. Story was there, as was the pinky schoonerMaine, and the famed Coast Guard Motor LifeboatCG36500.And there were many more.

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AYC Boats Win Top Prizes at Boat Festival

Jim and Lyn Grenier’s Rosebudwon the festival’s top prize for sailing vessels

Power lifeboat CG36500 snugged up close to Classy LadyLyn Grenier photo.

The judging took place on Saturday as teams of judgesboarded every boat, asked questions and passed out sageadvice.These judges, of course, aren't your typical wharfrats, but professional boat people with years of experience.Some of the judges were: Stan Grayson, author ofCatboats, Cape Cod Cats, and several books on marineengines; Lance Lee, world-renown boatbuilder and thefounder of The Apprenticeshops in Maine and Russia andthe international Atlantic Challenge program; LlewellynHowland III, nautical author and adviser to PeabodyEssex Museum and New Bedford Whaling Museum, angrandson of the famous yacht designer; Pam Bates,Executive Director of the Lowell Boat Shop; JosephChetwynd, shipwright and consultant to USSConstitution, HMS Rose, and Mayflower; and professionalboat surveyors, marine architects and boat builders.

And though the rest of New England seemed to be in theclutches of a nasty, rainy, windy Saturday, the sun shonedown upon Salem harbor all day. Hundreds of peoplewalked the floats admiring the boats, taking pictures andasking questions. Many of the boats invited visitorsaboard and some even served food and beverages, hopingto gain a little edge for one of the most coveted awardsof all: the Public's Choice Award, which is given out onSunday at the close of the show.

The judges’ awards and citations were given out onSaturday evening after the second skipper's dinner. Lastyear the Hewey's Classy Lady won the top and most-coveted award in the sailboat category: "Best Sailboat."Unfortunately, the rules state no boat can win the sameaward two years in a row. But they were awarded theprize for "Best Owner Restoration." Anyone who knowsthis boat can see how appropriate this award is.TheClassy Lady definitely lives up to her name.

Just as they do in smarmy "realty TV" game shows, theysaved the biggest award for last. "Best Sailboat" went tothe Grenier's 21' Rosebud.Apparently, the only ones whoseemed surprised by the news were the Greniers.

Considering the level of competition, both of theseawards are testament to the time, hard work and dedica-tion that has gone into these two classic wooden AYCboats.

After an rainy evening and night, Sunday dawned evenhotter and sunnier than the day before.The crowd begangathering for more boat viewing around noontime, justas Jim Grenier and Rob Brun started their hour-long saltymusic set as Stellwagen. Several AYC members showed

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up to say hello and to congratulate the AYC boats ontheir wins.

At 3:00 all the display boats formed a parade out of themarina and down to Derby Wharf for a public review.Just before leaving the floats, the officials had announcedvia loudspeaker the winner of the Public's Choice Awardwhich went to the Classy Lady. Unfortunately, it wasn'tuntil almost 6:00 that the Hewey's got the news becausethey had never heard the announcement. So, the ClassyLady became a double winner, thanks, most likely, to the generous plying of food and libations to its many visitors.The Classy Lady crew sure knows how to party!

Both owners expect to display again next year.TheHeweys will be able to compete again for "Best Sailboat"and the Greniers, well, they say they will be grateful foranything they can get.

Judges Norm LeBlanc, Stan Grayson and Joeseph Chetwynd below on the Rosebud, grilling Jim about her details.

Rube Goldberg move over: close-up of still-running hand-built steam engine from the 1906 A-Way, a 20’ steam launch.

Lyn Grenier photo.

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