Sept 03 PDF - Cottage Park Yacht Club

COMMODORE
Michael K. Gahan
VICE COMMOCORE
John R. Condon
REAR COMMODORE
Daniel C. Mullane
SECRETARY
G. David Hubbard
TREASURER
Norman P. Hyett
September 2003 Tel. (617) 846-CPYC Web site: www.CPYC.ORG
SPECIAL MEETING HELD AUGUST 7th
Commodore Gahan called the meeting
to order at precisely 7 PM Thursday,
August 7th. He gave a brief overview
of the purpose of the meeting before
turning the floor over to Secretary
Dave Hubbard to read the call of the
meeting to the 83 members in attendance.
The first matter before the membership
addressed approving the additional
2003 Capital Improvement Expenditures
as set forth by the Capital Improvement
Committee and funding of
these expenditures by $130,000 in
Member Bonds.
Capital Improvements Committee
Chairman, Gerry Nocton told the
members that the current committee,
consisting of L. Ball, M. Carney, D.
O’Brien, E. Hardy, S. Merola, and R.
Clark, was formed in May and has
already had 6 meetings. Gerry reviewed
the capital expenditures completed
thus far in 2003, (roofing and
gutters, Pilot house roof and HVAC,
and Head Pier/Snack Bar fire and
safety needs). He also described expenditures
that have been authorized by the
Board of Directors, (an engineering
survey of the club underpinning and
foundation, and sprinkler/fire needs for
the main building). Lastly Gerry and
Bob Clark described the condition of
the Woodside property and accompanying
corrections that are needed. A
slide presentation helped the members
understand the problems which include
-numerous holes in the siding making it
necessary to replace the siding,
-windows leaking, rotting, or broken
requiring replacement,
-voids in the foundation,
-porch underpinnings rotting causing it
to sag and the need to be brought up to
code,
-deterioration of front hall ceiling requiring
correction,
-1st floor bathroom and kitchen need
total renovation, and
-waste pipe deterioration requiring correction.
The second floor is in much better shape
but the bathroom and kitchen need sprucing
up.
Treasurer Norm Hyett reviewed the
Capital Improvement financial forecast,
outlining the 2003 expenditures and proposed
spending shortfall. Dave Aloise
outlined the plan for funding the capital
improvement shortfall with member
bonds and reviewed the proposed bond
issue terms. The bonds are to be 5%
fixed with simple non-compounding interest
payable over 10 years in ten equal
annual payments. Member bond subscriptions
have a minimum of $3,000 and
a maximum of $10,000. If the bonds issue
is oversubscribed, there is to be a
lottery.
Discussion before voting on the bond
issue covered many areas. There was
clarification that the engineering survey
was being done because there are some
problems that are developing under the
club, not because of any existing plans to
change the location of the pilot house.
Considerable discussion took place with
respect to the Woodside avenue property.
The discussed areas included whether or
not is would be better to sell the property
in the current high market, whether it
would be advisable to hold onto the property,
which has no debt against it, to fund
future capital improvements, the question
of water rights, future rent structure, and
details of renovating the property. Numerous
comments were made on the proposed
bond issue especially with regard
to the rate of interest.
The Capital Improvement Expenditures
and Bond issue passed with 73 votes in
favor, 8 against and 1 abstention.
The next matter before the membership
was an amendment to the By-laws making
the interior to the club house a nonsmoking
area starting September 1, 2003.
Discussion centered on whether making
the pilot house non-smoking would effect
revenues favorably or adversely, on
smoker verses non-smoker rights, on the
time frame to begin the no smoking policy,
and on doing the right thing. Points were
made for either side of the question. There
were 59 yes votes and 25 no votes making
a 68% in favor of non-smoking. As 66%
was required to pass the by-law, the club
interior is NON-SMOKING as of September
1, 2003.
The last item on the agenda was the sale or
disposal of club furnishings. The majority
of items listed were abandoned by a Woodside
tenant upon moving. None of the articles
have any historical significance to the
to the club.
DEADLINE
FOR
November
WINDJAMMER
October 29,2003
Please send any copy,
pictures,
or information to
Sue Hardy at CPYC
or
windjammer@CPYC.org

According to the Tuesday August 12, 2003
Globe, (page F 1) Duke Energy Corporation
“is abandoning, for now, a $100 million
proposal to build a seven-mile natural
gas pipeline from Winthrop to Everett that
could have required tunneling under runways
at Logan Airport. “ The reasons
Duke is putting the proposal on hold are
reportedly financial problems for the Exelon
power plant in Everett, a lower than
anticipated demand for liquefied natural
gas, and major safety concerns from the
communities that would be effected by the
pipeline. Massport had expressed some
serious concerns, specifically catastrophic
explosion or sabotage, and had asked Duke
PIPELINE UPDATE
Energy to provide them with comprehensible
risk assessment for the construction
phase as well as the operations.
While Duke energy has said that it is considering
other routes for the pipeline, the
article implies that once the new owner of
Exelon is known, there will probably be
renewed consideration to building the pipeline
as the existing energy plants are not
going away.
While under a reprieve, it behooves CPYC
and Winthrop to continue to be aware of
what is happening with the pipeline project.
Thanks to Dick Dimes for the heads up on
this information.
ADULT SAILING LESSONS END
The very successful Adult Sailing lessons ended with an evening of sailing on some of
the larger sailboats at the club. The students got to drive as they toured Boston Harbor
while others enjoyed the views, beverages and snacks. Thanks to all of the students
and instructors for making this such a successful CPYC program both on the water
and socially. It harbors well for future years. In September students and instructors got
together for a final dinner.
Looks like one happy crew
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EDITORIAL NOTES
My apologies to the CPYC membership
for the lateness of this the September
Windjammer. In spite of our moving I had
the best intentions of getting this issue out
in a timely fashion. I did not succeed.
Please note that you can now get information
to the Windjammer at Windjammer@CPYC.org
I am now linked to club
website. SSH
Gold Cup Results
1st Screaming Beagle Larry Bradley,
Dick Dimes, and Jim Rudser
2nd Red Dog Mike Gahan, and Joe
Griffiths
3rd Spar Thersea Herbert, Carol
Dolan, and Steve Buckley
Race Committee—Sue and Larry
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MAKE-A-WISH
RAFFLE WINNERS
Terry Ware— Week stay at Round Hill
Resort in Jamaica.
Bob Baum—Hotel Commonwealth, dinner
at Anthony's, Aerosmith
Mary O'Brien—Red Sox tickets &
signed shirt
David Aloise—American Airlines tickets
Dick Lawton—"Irises" watercolor by
Joanne Bagley
Bob Baum— 'Stars sailing in Boston
harbor' photo by Tom McHugh
Tom Reilly—'USS Constitution' photo
by Tom McHugh
Rick Guertin—'Nobska Lighthouse'
photo by Tom McHugh
Bob Porter—Ford Escape, weekend
rental
Mike Cochrane— Christmas centerpiece
from Ron Wasson/Ruttle’s Florist
John *ppyc—Christmas centerpiece
from Mary Lally
Peggy Gray—World Gym - 1 month-
Larry Bankart—2 pizzas from Sully's
Pizza
Ann Caulfield—Lighthouse wall quilt by
Marilyn Van Tassel
Jane Fenlon—Golf bag
Tom McHugh serves the wines at the August wine tasting event. After serious tasting
and considered voting, Talus Pino Grigio was the white of choice with Woodbridge
Chardonnay second. Woodbridge Merlot was the favorite red wine and Mondavi was
second. Everyone attending had a good time.
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CPYC Raises $30,000 at Regatta for
Make a Wish Foundation
L. to R. Event Coordinator Rick Roberts, Betsy Gahan, Rear Commodore Dan
Mullane, Commodore Mike Gahan, Vice Commodore Jack Condon, Make a Wish
Executive Director Charlotte Beattie, Maureen Doherty, and Christine Carr.
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Saturday October 4th
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Laser– Full
3 Entrants
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2. Chris Disciullo
3. John Sousa
MAKE A WISH REGATTA MEMORIES 2003
Just Some of the 100 + Boats Heading to the Start Areas
RACE RESULTS
Laser—Radial
18 entrants
1. Joseph Panza
2. Matthew Gaucher
3. Chris Hanks
4. Paul Koeniger
5. Caitlyn Russell
420’s
6 Entrants
1. Teddy Pierce & Andrew Alletall
2. Drew Wajtasinski & Brock Pilgrim
3. Stewart Craig & Meghan Morrissey
N-10’s over 11 yrs age
19 Entrants
1. Eric Ronan & Kevin Randolph
2. Sam Roberts & Matt Cesario
3. Maggie Craig & Joe Jarvis
4. David Lessard & Michael Lessard
5. Robert Dresser & Charlie Vangel
N-10 under 10 yrs age
6 Entrants
1. Chelsea Goll & Ginna Famolare
2. Casey Goll & Brendon Ronan
3. Paige Burns & Maddy Lally
OPTI Green
2 Entrants
1. Brenna Morrisey
An Uncooperative LNG Tanker Delayed the Start on the Outside Line
CHASE RACE
Racing Division
1. Jaguar—Ernie Hardy
Cruising Division 1
1. Slowplay—Bob Smith
Cruising Division II
1. Mahem—Tom Bailey
Multi-Hull Division
1. Froe— John Zisa
The Multi-hull Association joined Make a Wish for
the 1st Time
210 Class
3 Entrants
1. Richard Partridge
Rhodes 19’s
4 Entrants
1. Barry Lawton
2. Mike Gahan
Snipes
7 Entrants
1. Jim Bowers
2. Bob Coyle
3. Adam Rousmaniere
Star Class
10 Entrants
1. Bunt Collins
2. Cindy Olsen
3. Jim Kuluts
4. John Siljander
5. Bud Elsadsser
Thistle Class
3 Entrants
1. Todd Rake
OPTI White
3 Entrants
1. Willie Dresser
OPTI Blue
1 Entrant
1. Kristina Reid
OPTI Red
4 Entrants
1. Julie Davis

CPYC HOSTS 2003 Midgets
by Christine Carr
CPYC Youth Sailors, Instructors and Commodore Gahan
On August 5 & 6, the Cottage Park Youth Sailing Program hosted the annual N-10
Association Midgets Regatta for sailors age 13 and under. Held only two days after
the CPYC’s Make-A-Wish fundraising regatta, over 60 sailors and 30 sailboats from
surrounding yacht clubs returned to Cottage Park Tuesday and Wednesday to compete
in this event. The Cottage Park youth sailors paused only long enough for a
quick photo with Club Commodore Michael Gahan (above top) before cooling off in
the cold harbor waters.
The Cottage Park youth sailors were well represented in the regatta. With 12 boats
racing, CPYC secured six of the top ten positions. First Place winners, from CPYC,
are Skipper Sam Roberts and Crew Matt Cesario; Second Place winners, also from
CPYC, are Skipper Jessica Curley and Crew Gabrielle Gosselin. The coveted
Merriman Trophy for the top-placing skipper age 11 and under went to Paige Burns
of Hull Yacht Club. CPYC Commodore Mike Gahan, Youth Sailing Mentor Hatch
Brown, N-10 Association President Ted Burns, CPYC Youth Sailing President
Connie Goll, and Regatta Chairperson Kathie Roberts presented the trophies to the
youth sailors.
Regatta chairmen Kathie & Rick Roberts were assisted by many volunteers and
parents from the Cottage Park Yacht Club including instructors Dan Vannoni, Chris
Aiello and Liz Doherty, crash crew Chris Carr, Derek Curley, Matt Murray and Eric
Ronan, and the Race Committee Hatch Brown, Dan Mullane, Dev Blodgett,,Jim
Fraser, Pudgy Lally and Dave O’Brien.
The Cottage Park Youth Sailing program is an eight-week program providing sailing
Downwind Spinnaker Leg Start of One Race
MIDGETS RACE RESULTS
1 st Sam Roberts, Matt Cesario (CPYC)
2 nd Jessica Curley, Gabrielle Gosselin (CPYC)
3 rd Robert Dresser, Kyle Petrucci,
(HinghamYC)
4 th John Randolph, Tyler Pettee (CPYC),
5 th Paige Burns, Brooke Johnson (Hull YC)
6 th Courtney McKinnon, Angela Pettee
(Hull YC)
7th Casey Goll, Kevin Randolph (CPYC)
8 th Julia Vannoni, Kaleigh Marcotte (CPYC)
9 th Maggie Craig, Joe Jarvis (HullYC)
10 Tom Swanton, John Dulurey
(WinchesterBC)
11 Chelsiea Goll, Brendan Ronan (CPYC)
12 Lilla Cosgrove, Caroline Fador
(Winchester)
13 Jay Spry, Martha Cosgrove Winchester)
14 Cameron Fraser, Mackenzie Fraser
(MedfordBC),
15 Fiona Laughran, Morgan Beals
(Winchester),
16 James Fitzgerald, John Sousa (Medford)
17 Jake Corbin, Stephen Spry (Winchester
BC)
18 Luigi Guarino, Katie Cochrane (CPYC),
19 Robert Norris, Connor Hegarty
(Winthrop YC)
20 Kathleen Partyko, Patrick Marsto (Lincoln
Sailing Club),
21 Gianna Guarino, Kayla Famolare (CPYC),
22 Steve Needham, Danny Needham
(Medford),
23 Meris Armenia, Maddy Lally (Hull),
24 24-Dan Roberts, David Ford (CPYC)
25 Mike Cassidy, Peter Hanson (CPYC)
26 Andrea Lessard, Michael Lessard
(WinthropYC)
27 Chris Mullins, Paul Hanson (CPYC)
28 Patrick McCarthy, Daniel Govoni
(WinthropYC)
29 Shawn Harvey, Frank Tranfaglia
(WinthropYC)
30 Brad McNulty, Michael Ferrino
(WinthropYC).
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and seamanship instruction to over 60 local
children. Registration for next summer’s
program will be held in the spring 2004.

Youth Sailing Season Ends with Cup Night Awards
John Randolph Receives the Baker
Award form Dottie Merrill and
Commodore Mike Gahan
Most Improved Advanced Sailor
Matt Evans
Most Improved
Beginning Sailor
Paul Hanson
Sam Roberts received the
Fulham Award from Hatch
Brown
Most Improved Laser Sailor
Miles Herbert
Derek Curley Receives the Loomis
Award from Rear Commodore Dan
Mullane
Most Improved Intermediate Sailor
Chelsea Goll
Hatch Brown
Club
Championship
Sam Roberts
and
Matt Cesario

Member Spotlight
Thomas J. Donovan, currently # 14,
has been a member of CPYC since July
of 1956. A sailor, over the years Tom
has been an active member of CPYC
involved in many different capacities.
Often he has been seen adorned with
apron doing kitchen duty for one affair
or another. Tom is one of the CPYC
cooks extraordinaire. He also has been
known to delight those in the Pilot
House with an Irish story or song.
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Welcome to Marsha Cutting who lives on
her 26’ Sailboat, Resolute, in East Boston.
A psychology intern at B.U., she will be
sailing her Thistle at CPYC.
Director of International Admissions at
Endicott College, Carlos Rivero y Hornos
will be sailing a Star from CPYC. He lives
in Marblehead.
Taryn Pittman has been a member of the
Frostbite Race Committee and is now joining
the yacht club. Living in Somerville,
she is a nurse and is in the U.S. Naval Reserve.
Scott Knowlton, his wife, Julie and son
Aedan live in Winthrop. He sails a Hobie
18 and is interested in youth sailing when
his son becomes old enough.
From Brookline, Naton Parsons, his wife
Amy, and children Michelle and Ariella
enjoy their powerboat Sacobella. Naton is
president of a technology company.
From Winthrop, Michael DeBonis, is a
firefighter and local businessman. He is
married to Elke, and had three children
Jessica, Christina, and Mishelle.
Jack Brugman, wife Patti and son Connor
hail from Winthrop. Jack works with
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Astronomer Yousaf Butt joins CPYC
from Cambridge. He will be sailing his
34’ boat, Pitaloosee.
Philip Todisco, his wife Denise, and
sons Matthew and Partrick live in
Winthrop near the yacht club. Philip is
in the travel industry.
Winthrop resident, Donald Kearney is
an accountant and is very active in the
town. He is currently Chairman of the
Winthrop Advisory Committee. He is
married to Evah and has two children,
Heather and Patrick.
Eric Larsen joins the growing ranks of
CPYC Star sailor members. A project
specialist, Eric lives in Bedford.
Michael Lane, his wife Stephanie and
sons Michael and Charles live in Winthrop.
They enjoy their power boat
Four Winns.
Welcome all of you to CPYC.
THE EAR HEARS
Congratulations to Kelly and Steve
Braverman on the early birth of their son
Benjamin in May.
***
Congratulations to Greg and Laura Sullivan
on their July wedding. Congratulations
also to Greg’s mother, Elaine Sullivan, on
becoming grandmother to Catherine and
Thomas. Sadly Greg and Laura are moving
to FLA.
***
Congratulations to Jeff and Melinda
Cook on the August birth of their son,
Daniel.
***
Congratulations to Eric and Christine
Higgins on the birth of their son Dylan.
***
It is great sadness the we extend our sympathies
to Marie Wolf on the passing of
her sister Florence ‘Sis’ Nolan. Sis was
one of the great ladies of CPYC over the
years.
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The Ears Continued
Our best wishes for much happiness to
the newly wed Blake Beddington’s.
Ask Sue Hardy how her swim was at the
N-10 Midgets. Better yet, ask Rich
McKinnon.
***
A well done to John McCrae for finishing
mid fleet in his first International
Championships.
***
Congratulations to Dan Benson and
Tasha Przybyszewski on their recent
engagement.
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Our condolences to Carly Lanza on the
loss of her sister.
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Our best wishes to Maureen Ford for a
speedy recovery.
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OCTOBER
Oct 4 New Members Party
Oct 11 Intercollegiate Regatta
Oct 12 Intercollegiate Regatta
Oct 18 Marina Weekend
Oct 19 Marina Weekend
Oct 24 Friday Night Dinner
Oct 31 Halloween Party
NOVEMBER
Nov 2 Frostbite sailing starts
Nov 7 $10,000 Dinner
Nov 15 Adult Cup Night
Nov 19 Nominating Night
Nov 21 Friday Night Dinner
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Nov 22 Turkey Roll-Off
DECEMBER
Dec 3 Ladies bowling roll-off
Dec 10 Ladies Bowling Banquet
Dec 13 Breakfast with Santa
Dec 13 Members Christmas
Party
Dec 19 Friday Night Dinner
Dec 24 Pilot house Sing-Along
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party
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Jan 16 Friday Night Dinner
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