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Father’s DayAll of Dad’s favorites...Cars, Boats & Brunch!Sunday, June17Brunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm$24.95 ++ Adults$13.95 ++ Children 7-12 years$7.95 ++ Children 4-6 years3 and under are complimentaryAlso FeaturedCraft ShowSea Gulls Book SaleAntique Car &Classic Boat t RevieRviewAwards at 3:00 pmMake your Brunch reservationswith the Reception Counter( 313) 824-1200Father’s Day Portrait Session5 Familiescan get their family picture taken for Free at Father’s DayAnywhere at DYC or on Belle Isle.Compliments of David Taylor Fleet PhotographyOptional donation to the Ladies Locker Room but not necessaryMemorial Day & TheBlessing of the Fleetcan be viewed atstopandstarebytaylor.com.Any purchases half of all proceeds areDonated to the Club.2Would You Like To Avoid TheWill-Call Crowd DuringGold Cup Race Weekend?PURCHASE YOURGUEST WRISTBANDSAT T THE RECEPTIONCOUNTER NOW!Distribute them to your guestsahead of time, and no pre-orderform is needed.Wristband Prices increaseAfterWednesday, June 20, 2012Buy Now!!THE DETROIT CLASSIC BOAT REGATTASaturday, June 16, 2012This event takes place the day before theDYC Father’s Day Boat show, which shouldmake for an exciting weekend to marvel atsome truly historic boats at our club.The DYC is proud to host theInaugural Detroit Classic BoatRegatta. This regatta serves asa celebration of the trulyremarkable history of yachtracing in the Detroit areadating back to the 1800’s.This regatta is open to anywood boat, any pre-1970 boat,and any boat with a designwhose intent is to evoke thelook of a classic yacht.All DYC members are welcome to come to the awards party nearthe Flying Scot shed after the race Saturday afternoon.more info at: www.detroitclassicboat.com

FROM THE COMMODORECOM. BRYAN BARLOWDYC - The Place To BeNow that the dock construction on Slab and Midway is completed,the DYC harbor wells are quickly filling up for the summer boating season.The Clubhouse is ready, and the grounds are manicured to a tee.The flowers are all planted, andour beautiful gardens look terrificonce again. The outdoor pool andtiki bar are open and ready foryour summer fun. The DetroitGrand Prix is back on Belle Islethis June after a few year hiatus,and the Detroit Gold CupHydroplane boat race is takingplace in mid July right at our front door. Our annual Father's DayAntique Car & Boat Show is June 17 th . This year's show promises to beeven bigger and better than last year's event. Bring your family andfriends to DYC for brunch and enjoy this show. Venetian Week isscheduled for the beginning of August with a fun Hawaiian Island Luautheme that's sure to be fun for the entire family. Our Off-The-Dock sailraces, Flying Scots and Junior Sailing programs are in full swing, too.For the avid sportsman the Rod & Gun Club just had the in-houseWalleye Tournament, a blast for all that participated. The next event, forthis club-within-the-club, is the Michigan Ontario Musky Club SpecialOlympics Musky Derby and fundraiser. Grosse Pointe Yacht Club hoststhis charitable event and members of MOMC, GPYC, DYC and DACcompete for bragging rights of the biggest musky, while funds raised goto the kids participating in the Michigan Special Olympics. There's plentyto do this season at the Club. Check the calendar in your Main Sheetand DYC web site for all of this season's activities and rendezvous.On the riseSpeaking of the place to be, our membership continues to be on therise. To date, DYC has 746 members in total with 486 Active/ActiveBoating members, which is just 14 people away from the goal the boardset last November of reaching 500 Active/ Active Boating members byyear end. The Intermediate numbers are increasing substantially, too.All good news.What do the numbers say?The reports the board receives from the Banquet Director and theGeneral Manager all indicate that member attendance and memberspending are significantly on the rise at every DYC event. The Officers’Ball, Commodore's Coffee, Easter Brunch and Mother's Day all showincreases from previous years. Our Sunday Chicken buffet dinnerscontinue to be a tasty hit with the entire family, and the attendance justkeeps on growing.New WoodSlab and Midway docks both look fantastic sporting new wood,freshly painted white poles, new electrical pedestals, more power andnew brass well numbers. The finishing touches on the punch list arebeing completed, butboth docks are upand operational. Myhat's off and congratulationsto the HarborMaintenanceCommittee team,Past Com. Tim Coltman, member Howard Trerice, Secretary JimGierlach and Past Com. Paul Krietsch along with the numerous membersthat pitched in with manual labor or financing to bring the projecthome. Thank you to all of you that helped make this project a success.Ladies Locker RoomThe next phase of updates is nearing completion. The new drop ceilingand recessed lighting are in place in the sitting and locker areasadjacent to the new showers. The new carpet and vanity are in, and thenew replacement lockers for the first phase of locker replacements areon order, with an expected installation date of mid-July.BAR & GRILL HOURS ~ MAYGrill Dining RoomTuesday through Tursday11:30 am - 10:00 pmFriday & Saturday11:00 am - 11:00 pmSunday ~ 9:00 am - 9:00 pmBreakfast Buffet & A la Carte Menu9:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday Chicken Dinner ~ 2:00 pm until 8:00 pmGrill Bar LoungeTuesday through Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 amSunday ~ 10:00 am ~ 11:00 pmLate Night MenuAvailable in BarThursday, Friday, Saturday - 10pm-1amSunday - 9pm-11pmCall for reservations (313) 824-1200 ext. 234The DYC First Ladies Presents"The Yachts s of DYC Walking WTour" TSunday, , June 17thTime - 11:0011:00 am to 1:00 pmDonation of $20.00Get up close and personal and board the yachtsfor a tour some very special DYC Members BoatsProceeds support the Ladies Locker RoomRenovations3

VIP Suite for the Gold Cup - Hydroplane RacesHear the roar, feel the excitement and entertain your guestswith the best seats on the River.SUNDAY, , JULY 15 TH , 2012THE RACES ARE A PERFECT TIME FOR RELAXING WITHFRIENDS, FAMILY OR ENTERTAINING CLIENTS$45 per DYC Member$65 DYC Guest$15 ChildShared Hospitality Suites Include the Following:• Private space in the DYC Clubhouse with a view of the race action• Credentials for your private suite• Limited casual seating• Private Luncheon Buffet• Open bar• Private DYC staffing• Restroom facilities located on the same floor• Tax & Gratuity• All food or beverage must be purchased through DYC CateringFor More Information Contact: Jennifer McDonnell (313) 824-2788 ~ catering@dyc.comCarly Roberts-Borgula (313) 824-2887 ~ croberts@dyc.comDETROIT YACHT CLUBGold Cup RaceHydroplane RacesHospitality Suite EntertainingLet your guests feel the Thunder on theDetroit River with the best seats in the house.July 13 th , 14 th and 15 thPrivate Hospitality Suites for Entertaining 50 Guestsor More Include the Following:(All suite rentals require purchasing a luncheon buffet from theDYC for all guests)• Private space in the DYC Clubhouseor outdoor tenting with aview of the race action• Credentials for your private suite• Limited casual seating• Private luncheon buffet• Private DYC staffing• Restroom facilities located on thesame floor or near outdoor suite• Security provided by DYC for Race Day• Opportunity to display organization’s decoration in room(Subject to prior approval by DYC)• Tax & Gratuity• All food or beverage must be purchased throughDYC Catering4For More Information Contact:Jennifer McDonnell (313) 824-2788 ~ catering@dyc.comCarly Roberts-Borgula (313) 824-2887 ~ croberts@dyc.comRace DayVoyageurs AnnualBagel SaleSunday, July 15Catch us on the Boardwalk earlyin the morning for your Breakfast Treats• coffee• bagels• donuts• sconesPresale orders areencouraged.“Be ready for yourmorning guests”Forms will be at the Reception Counter or on linewww.dyc.comNancy or Jim Foran foranjn@earthlink.net

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERPAUL HUGHESHappy Summer Everyone!The Detroit Yacht Club and itsmembers stand proud. We knowthis and respect our heritage morethan anyone could ever imagine.However, this year, it has neverbeen so evident. Check out somerandom statistics below:• New Members joined sinceJanuary 2012 - over 100.• 2012-Club Open 12 months.• Catering sales -exceeded 2012 budget and wehave 4 months left in thefiscal year.• Grill and Bar Sales -Example; 3rd week of May in 2009 = $9,853.00 in gross sales.2012, same weekend, same weather = $26,877.00 in gross sales.• Mother's Day Dinner in the Grill; 2009 = $3,996.00 in gross sales.2012 gross sales = $6,889.00.• Two new docks built in 2012.• Hydroplane Gold Cup Presenting Sponsor• Ladies Locker Room Upgrades.• Sunday Chicken Dinners - still counting.We have all kinds of updated accounting processes with departmentalbudgets, percentage comparisons, and high tech computer generatedinformation that we use to manage the business, but if that is all toomuch information, just talk to your friends and family and you will feelthe energy as I do.This energy we are feeling is exactly what keeps us all going everyday. This positive energy is not only for us managers and team members,but more importantly, you as members with your family andfriends. This is our energy drink. Yes, we get our share of criticisms,ideas for improvements, and even a complaint every once in a while, butthe positive feedback and appreciation we get from our members andguests is unparalleled.See you at the Club, GM PaulGrand Prix Media At DYCFree Tennis DEMOSaturday, June 9that the DYC Courtswith Tennis ProChip Fuzio2:00 -3:00 pmFROM THE CHEFKEN DIXONWelcome to the Season !It is Memorial Day weekend and weare ready to serve. I must first thankthe membership for the tremendousturn-out for the Easter and Mother'sDay Brunches. Both events were successfuland exceeded our projectionsfor the number of guest attending. I tryanswer all of e-mails and commentcards, however, if I missed anyonethank you for the support and positivecomments.So let's talk Culinary News…..We arecurrently experiencing some restructuringof our department. Long timeSous Chef Craig Deck accepted anotherposition after a 12 year tenure here at the DYC. Craig has been agood Chef, employee and friend to many during his time at the Club.He will be missed, however he has an exciting opportunity ahead ofhim and we wish Chef Craig the best. The restructuring offered promotionalopportunities for several key players on our team. In addition,I have identified new support that will continue to provide thequality of food and service to meet the standards we have establishedfor you and your guests. Our new team members past experiencesinclude the MGM, Ocean Prime, Small Plates and other wellknown eateries around the city. They are excited to be part of somethingspecial and have expressed a desire to exceed your expectationsfor many seasons to come.The Grand Prix is upon usagain and we will have ourfirst 'PIG ROAST' this year onGrand Prix weekend. I amlooking ahead to Saturdaynight, June 2 nd on the pooldeck! Stop by and check usout, "Johnny and the PigRoasting Crew" will startaround 9:00 am and we willbegin serving around 5:00 pmso bring a big appetite. Thenext June Event will be Father's Day. We will have our TraditionalBrunch and Carving Stations on the 2 nd level, and the Grill will also betaking care of you and your guests with a special menu includingFather's Day Specials. Of course the "Fried Chicken Buffet" a DYCfavorite which is already doing very well, will be in service. I am sureto see many well deserving Fathers that Sunday. On Fireworks Nightwe will have a Chef on the Grill Patio cooking some Grill Specials somake plans to take be here for that evening. That takes us to the endof June and very close to "Race Week", which will be another opportunityto showcase what is happening at the DYC this season. Ourcommitment to you continues, and I am looking forward to a greatseason. Let's not forget that the new menu is now in place. Makesure you stop by the Grill and see what's new.In our next Newsletter we will feature our Culinary Staff, the returnof "Ribs on the River", and an announcement of a couple of guestappearances by some very good Chefs and Musician friends of mine.Wishing you a great Summer, hope to see you soon!Chef KenPLEASEMake Your Reservations in advance for all Club Events.Reservations are a necessary part in assuringsuccessful events. Thank you in Advance.5

GARDEN CLUBPAM MALONEYVICE COMMODORE'S BALL VOLUNTEERS:THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!!Your efforts were greatlyappreciated. It was a beautifulday and much was accomplished.We have purchasedadditional plants for the Oval,Gate House and CornerstoneGardens. By the time this articlegoes to press, we hope tohave the three gardens completelyplanted.THANKS TO ALL CLUB MEM-BERS AND STAFF who have supported our gardens by purchasingcookbooks, flowers, plants, and herbs.All proceeds go to the DYCGardens. Thank you for helping our gardens grow.A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL:COME JOIN USWant to spend a little time helping out in the gardens? There are manyopportunities to join Garden Club members as they work on various gardenprojects or keeping up on the weeding, deadheading or watering.During our regularly scheduled meetings in June, July and August we willbe working in the gardens, weather permitting. Other scheduled timesthat some will be working in the gardens either during the week or onweekends announced in the eblast. So if you feel like helping out, joinus even if it is only for a short amount of time.INTERESTED IN BECOMINGA GARDEN CLUB MEMBER?Contact Pam Maloney at (248) 356-0042. The Garden Club meets thirdTuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Silver Cup Room or in the gardens,weather permitting. We would love for you to join us. Come helpour gardens grow.6Come cheer theTIGERSWITH THE VOYAGEURSTigers vs. Los Angeles AngelsWednesday, , July 18Tigers Rain Date Policy will applyGame time 7:05 pm36 tickets s are Reserved onSection 116, Rows 32 and 33(first base line)Ticket cost $40Deadline for reservations is Thursday, June 14Meet at Comerica Park. Optional carpooling from DYC.Go Tigers! TMake your reservations earlyCall Nancy Foran (313) 822-4042 orMidge Savage (313) 506-6183Cancellations by Thursday, June 14You do not have to be a Voyageur to attendAll are welcome!VOYAGEURSMIDGE SAVAGEGOLD CUP SUNDAY - JULY 15 - On the Boardwalk. TheVoyageurs will again have the super-fresh Bagels, Donuts, Scones,and coffee you love. Great selection starting at 8:00 am.If you pre-order by Friday the 13 th , we will pack your bag Sundaymorning, ready when you are -no waiting or early morning decisionsto make. Pre-order forms will be available at the Reception Counteror contact Nancy Foran or Midge Savage.GO TIGERS - Batter Up - July 18 th (Wednesday) join us at the DYCTIGER event. Join us for a 7:05 pm start time as we battle the L.A.Angels. GO TIGERS! We have seats in section 116 Rows 32-33.These great seats are along the 1st base (Prince Fielder) line. Cost:$40 each.Space is limited. You must reserve your seats by Thursday June 14(cancellations after this time will be charged-if no substitute is found).Meet at DYC for dinner and/or carpool to the game or we will meetyou at the gate - your choice. Details to be worked out after reservations.You do not have to be a Voyageur to attend -ask your friendsand family to join us.Call: Nancy Foran (313) 815-1626Midge Savage (313) 506-6183Voyageurs Garden - Thanks so much to all the garden elves whoworked so hard on clean -up day. The garden looks great. Rememberif you see a weed as you walk by -make it go away. That way we cankeep the weeds under control.Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 13 at 7:00 pm in the Grill. Joinus if you can.“FUN DAY IN THE SUN”Saturday, June 23VOLUNTEERS NEEDED8:00 am - 2:00 pmHELP WANTED!! Help us to bringdelight and pleasure to our many physicallyand mentally challenged guests on this theirspecial day.Your help can be utilized at the food tent, assisting with life jackets,being a greeter or in the many other areas as needed. Givingof your time, whether it be only one hour or many hours, will bemost appreciated. The many smiles, the laughter, the joy of dancingto our DJ, getting their face painted, these are but a few of thedelights you will share with our special guests.The sucess of FUN DAY IN THE SUN depends on the manyvolunteers who lend a hand unselfishly to bring great happinessinto the lives of those less fortunate. Join us on Saturday, June23 and help make this annual event the most successful day ever.The satisfaction you will reap in helping others will be mostrewarding.For information or to volunteer, contact:CAHA Committee,. DYC (313) 824-1200Boaters contact: John Savage, (313) 584-8211Boats and Boaters Needed for CAHA“Fun in the Sun Day”Saturday, June 23If you can spare a few hours to give our special guests a ridearound Scott Middle GroundContact: John Savage (313) 584-8211, jsave123@comcast.net.Rides will start a little after 9:00 am and be done by 2:30 pm.Your help for any part of the day would be greatly appreciated.Don't have a boat? We can use help in lots of other areas -give us a call.

FLEET CAPTAINANDY CIUPAKMay was a great month for boating. For one, the docks are completeand many boaters are enjoying their new wells. The Pub Crawlwas another success and many of us got a real flavor of the energyand uniqueness that is Detroit. Thanks again to Shelley Murphy andher team on selecting the establishments we visited. It was a blast.We have one rendezvous scheduled in June. That is for theSandbar on the Puce River in Canada, June 22 - 24 th . The Sandbaris owned by one of our fellow DYC members Robert Troup, and healways has something special planned for our group. Last year Roberttook the group to his steakhouse (the RyeGate in Tecumseh, ON) onSaturday night. This year John Tompkins is coordinating with Robert,and it is sure to be another good one, complete with the popular BloodyMary Bar & breakfast on Sunday. Live entertainment will also be a staplethroughout the weekend. As usual, you will need a NEXUS or passportfor the trip.Speaking of our border relations there has been more confusionabout how boaters will be affected going back and forth to Canada.The latest discussion is that U.S. boaters must call into CANPASS iftheir boat crosses the international line even if they don't anchor ormake landfall. It is confirmed that this is true however, the enforcementbetween Port Huron and the Detroit River has been inconsistent. Inthis month or July I will contact both border services and see if they areavailable to come down to the Club for a refresher of policy to hopefullyend the confusion. In the meantime, pay close attention on the wateras the rumors of safety enforcement and border crossings have beenconfirmed.Lastly, with July 4 th falling in the middle of the week it is unlikely thatwe will have the CardboardRegatta this year. If there arepeople interested in still havingit, let me or a member ofthe Boating Committee knowas currently we have no onecaptaining the event.I will leave you with nostalgic Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy:"I remember how my great-uncle Jerry would sit on the porch andwhittle all day long. Once he whittled me a toy boat out of a larger toyboat I had. It was almost as good as the first one, except now it hadbumpy whittle marks all over it. And no paint, because he had whittledoff the paint."2012 Detroit Yacht Club Float PlanFROM THE SECRETARYJAMES GIERLACHThis month has been fun in the boardroomwith all the good things happening aroundthe Club, so if you check out CommodoreBarlow's column, he'll have the details listed.Other business conducted included discussingand approving all the new membershipapplications, additional harbor repairsneeded on pilings and structure, generalHouse repairs, maintenance, upkeep, andseasonal work required.Assistant General Manager Bowman haslocked in many visitors to our harbor for bothGrand Prix and Hydroplane weekends. Additionally, we have severalother clubs visiting ours throughout the summer bringing in revenue andallowing us to showcase everything we have to offer.Finally, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to each and everymember that has helped make this Club a better place over the last severalmonths. Pick the project: Lady's locker room, docks, grounds, landscaping,beverage service, and the list goes on, thank you to everyonefor your generous donations of time, money, and expertise. Your level ofcaring for this place makes it the best private club anywhere!BOOKSBring your GOOD used booksto the DYCHelp the Sea Gulls help the DYCGive them to the Reception Counter.The proceeds of the Sea Gulls Annual Book Sale has fundedmany worthwhile projects at the Club.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORTDouglas MacArthur Bridge(Belle Isle Bridge)June 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012Boating Committee Meetings are held the3 rd Tuesday of every monthDateEventJune 22 nd ~24 th Puce River Marina/Sand Bar RestaurantJuly 4 th DYC Cardboard Regatta (TBD)20 th ~ 22 nd Muskamoot Raft-Off (Tina Nowicki)August 5 thDYC Annual Fleet Review17-19 th MacRay Rendezvous24 th ~ 26 th Put-In-Bay, Miller Dock (Troy Ontko)September1 st Dinghy & Small Boat Poker Run14 th ~ 16 th Milliken Park RendezvousOctober4 th ~ 7 th DYC/JYC Frostbite (Metro Park)Brief online instructions1. Log onto www.dyc.com2. From the homepage, go to the Boating Page andselect Rendezvous on the left side of the screen.3. Click on any event to registerThere will be a maintenance project on the Douglas MacArthur Bridge(Belle Isle Bridge) from June 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012.During this maintenance period, bridge spans may be blocked bybarges and equipment. These closed spans will be marked on bothsides of the bridge with obstruction buoys, and all barges will be lightedin accordance with the Navigation Rules. At a minimum, there will be atleast one span on either side of the Scott Middle Grounds that willremain open for vessel traffic. All mariners should maintain awarenessin the area, as spans available to navigation may change.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!The Membership Committee would like toWelcome the following new members tothe Detroit Yacht Club.POOL HOURSMonday - Friday 12:00 - 7:00 pmSaturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSunday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pmAdult swimmers with a buddy or group arewelcome to Swim (without a lifeguard)8 am -10 pm. You will need to sign a release formbefore using the Pool during this time period.Forms available at the Front Gate orReception Counter.FITNESS ROOMActive BoatingKeith & Julie BurkActiveSean & Leslie HarringtonRichard & Karen ConklinMichael McKenna & Mary MarbleJosephine CookRobert & Katherine AlbertsonNancy Kelly & R.B. WatsonMichael VerlindenlntermediateAndrew & Courtney BouchardLogan SmithCurtis Ramsey & Ashley WallaceCole SmithJeffrey Krinsky & Katie YeagerJonathan & Holly PanozzoReinstatementHeather TepperGlenn CharestPass the Word toYour FriendsThe Video ofDetroit Yacht Club is HERE!http://www.vimeo.com/16490554Membership Meeting TimesTuesday, June 26Retention 6:15 pmAmbassador 7:00 pmEveryone is welcome to join the committeeswith a commitment to participate.Daily 5:00 am - 9:00 pmExcept Monday ~ 5 am - 7 pmYou must be 18 years old to use equipment.FROM THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORJIM NEUMANNBack in the "glory days" of the Detroit Yacht Club, themembership was nearly 3,000 members strong. Canyou imagine the parties back then? WOW! It wasn't allthat long ago that we were still over 1,000 members. Weall know that hard economic times managed to distressevery private club in the world, some of the finest Clubsdid not survive. The tenacity of the DYC along with carefulplanning and responsible spending carried the Clubtrough the through years, and here we are today; membershipis on the rise, activity at the Club is intensifyingand the fun factor is steadily climbing.There are several signs that the economy is swingingin the right direction. Now is the time to bolster our membership to assure the futureof our Club for another 144 years. The Membership and Marketing Department isdetermined to bring the membership back to full strength. The vision of theMembership and Marketing Team is to eventually make the DYC the healthiestyacht club in the Great Lakes with a continually growing membership, lots of activitiesfor members to participate in and plenty of events to showcase our wonderfulClub to the public. We hope that each and every member of this Club shares in ourvision and will continue to support our efforts by bringing guests to the Club andhelping potential members get the information that they need to join if they show aninterest.Over the next several weeks the Membership and Marketing Team will be workingon new campaigns and membership drives based on the theme "the DYC forme"; reasons members chose the DYC as their Club. In order to make this campaignas genuine as possible, I am requesting that our DYC members send in abrief e-mail (under 100 words) as to why the DYC is the Club that they chose to join.So think about the reason you believe the DYC is right for you, your family, and yourlife and email it to membership@dyc.com. The best response (as judged by myteam and I) will receive a $50.00 credit to be used for food and beverage or in theDYC boutique, and your short story may get posted in the next copy of the DYCMainsheet.On a side note…I have had a number of DYC members introduce me to guests of theirs who theybelieved to be "prospective members". A number of them did in fact join the clubafter a conversation and brief explanation of the membership process. On the otherhand I have also had a member here tell me that they want me to meet someonethat they think is perfect for the Club and they want me to talk to them. On the wayto meeting this person the member said, "I have been trying to get this guy to joinfor the last three years". Well, I don't think that I can get someone to join in the next15 minutes if they have not been convinced by a friend to join in the last three years.Remember, some people are happy to be a guest of yours at the Club and theyhave no desire to be a member. Then again, sometimes it only takes a simple suggestionto get a guest to join. ALWAYS be inviting friends and guests to join; themore the merrier.Have a terrific day, and I will see you around the Club!CONCERNS, CARES OR COMMENTSYour opinions regarding your experience here at the Detroit Yacht Club areimportant. Please share any concerns or compliments with Margaret Gmeiner(313) 824-1200 x 232. She will direct them to the appropriate department.Whether they are small or large, please feel free to call.EIGHT BELLSMR. James R. Smith(DYC Life Active Member)Tuesday, May 1, 2012•Mrs. Beatrice Robbins(Mother of DYC Member Rowena Spersrud)Thursday, May 17, 201211

ROD & GUN CLUBBILL & COM. DONBull's-eye! Shooting at Double Action Gun Range was a huge success!A sold out event!! Experienced shooters fine tuned their gun handlingskills while those new to the sport trained in gun safety and hadthe opportunity to try out a wide range of handguns -the targets didn'tstand a chance! Following our time at the range, the group gathered atBoddles for food, drink & stories!Walleye Tournament! Fishing teams left the DYC at the crack ofdawn in search of the Big One…it was not an easy search. Teams wererelentless as they combed the waters of the river and Lake St. Clairwithfish hitting the line in only a few areas. Nevertheless, TeamNowicki demonstrated their skill with hook & line by returning to theDYC with a boat load of winning fish - the Nowicki crew claiming both1 st place for Biggest Fish, but also landing the Most Fish! Once again,many thanks to Dan Mallard for spearheading this great annual event.Family Fishing Day! Perhaps our mostimportant event of the summer season! OnSunday, June 10 th Michigan DNR opens all fishingin the Great Lakes - no adult license required(fishing for kids 16 years and younger is alwaysunrestricted). The Rod and Gun Club will providepoles & bait for those who need them. This is the perfect time to bringthe grandkids, young cousins & your child's friends down to the Club.Trophies for the BIG FISH and prizes for all participants. A $5.00 feewill be charged for each participating family.Special Olympics/MOMC Muskie Tournament will be held onTuesday, June 26th. The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club will once againsthost this annual event. Captains, crew and fishermen will first enjoy alight breakfast, arriving at 7:00am. An exciting "shot-gun" start willbegin the tournament with boats returning in the late afternoon for dinnerand auction. This is a very popular event and captains are in shortsupply.Bill Schrader is the contact on this one at pmmmarine@sprynet.comor (313) 622-6271.See you on the water! Com. Don Baker & Bill SchraderWiFi Options at the DYCThe Club has a free WiFi service available to all members. Whenyour device (laptop, tablet, phone) finds available wireless networks,you will see two options for the Club. The free option is labeled "DYC".The passcode for this network is available at the cigar counter to allmembers.The free network will meet most basic needs, including e-mail, basicInternet browsing, and standard work functions. However, many of ourmembers desire the ability to stream video or play intensive onlinegames. In some cases, your work applications may also require a largeramount of bandwidth. For those reasons, the "DYC Premium" networkis another option available to you.For 2012, we are expanding the options available on the premiumnetwork. We listened to your suggestions from last year, and will nowbe offering family plans. The premium accounts are assigned on aone-at-time basis. That means that if you attempt to use your accountin more than one place, you will be "kicking off" the first connection.This was inconvienent for families who wished to share an account.For 2012, the options are as follows:1 Premium Account: $1002 Premium Accounts: $125Family Plan: $150For the family plan, an account will be created for each person listedon your account. For example, if you have a spouse and threeminor children, you will receive a total of 5 accounts.While we are leaving the base prices the same this year, expect tosee the prices increase in future years as access and hardware continueto become more expensive. If you would like to "lock in" your currentrate for the premium service, you can do so this year by pre-payingup to three years of service. If you would like to pursue this option,or have any questions, please contact a member of the IT Committee.DYC FLYING SCOTKELLIE MURPHYFLYING SCOTS 2012 PHOTO CHALLENGE!We know you just can't resist snapping aphoto of a boat sailing in the Detroit Riverwith Belle Isle or our beautiful DYCClubhouse in the backdrop now and then.This summer DYC Flying Scots is askingyou to share your sailing photos with us.Whether your camera is just a feature ofyour phone or you've made a big investment in your photography hobby,we'd love to see what you take. So, between now and Sept. 30, we'rehaving a Flying Scot photo challenge! The only requirements are thatyou share photos that are either (1) of a DYC Flying Scot boat or (2)taken from a DYC Flying Scot. Enter your photo by putting it on the wallon the DYC Flying Scots Facebook page before Sept. 30. If you're notFacebook-savvy, e-mail your photo to dycflyingscots@gmail.com andwe'll post it for you.ADULT SAILING INSTRUCTIONDYC Flying Scot's adult sailing instruction's July-August session ofbasic sailing classes starts on Tuesday, July 3 and runs through August28 th . We meet Tuesday nights and most Thursdays (except with thereare Off-the-Dock races) beginning at approximately 6:00 pm. For DYCmembers, the class is $150. Students from previous seasons mayrepeat the class for $125. You can sign up on-line at www.dycflyingscots.org.Contact Chair Connie Allen or Instruction Chair Al Timm or e-maildycflyingscots@gmail.com with any questions.ADVANCED SAILING INSTRUCTIONThe DYC Flying Scot program will once again offer an advanced classfor sailors who have already earned their Skipper's card. The class willbegin on Monday evening, July 23 rd , at 6:00 pm, and we will determinethe rest of the schedule based on everyone's preferences. JohnGallagher will teach the class assisted by Al Timm. The class focuses onimproving boat handling, learning to fly a spinnaker, racing tactics, andheavy-weather sailing. Successful completion of the class earns a studenta Racing Skipper's card.The fee for the class is $125, payable by check made to "SailingDevelopment Fund." Those interested should contact John Gallagher atjtgallag@comcast.net.DETROIT YACHT CLUB LEARN TO SAIL2012 Summer Adult Sailing ProgramTuesday and most Thursday EveningsBasic Adult Sailing InstructionApprox. 6:00 pm to 9:30 pmSession 1: May 1 - June 26 ~ Session 2: July 3 - Aug. 28No classes on Thursdays: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/28, 7/5, 7/26, 8/16 and 8/30 -but please come down to participate in our DYC "Off the Dock" racesClasses are taught on the Detroit River, off of Belle Isle, using the DYC's fleet of19-foot Flying Scot sailboats. Students progress their basic skills with the goalof being capable of handling the boat without an instructor. Brief lectures ontopics like sailing terminology and techniques, rights-of-way rules, and boathandling and sail trim accompany on-the-water instruction, and a DYC -specific written manual is included. Participation in DYC sailboat racing andsocial events and fun skills tests are also a part of each summer's program.Our volunteer instructors teach to your skills and experience, so evenif you have sailed before, this program can help you enhance your skills.An advanced sailing course featuring racing skills and spinnaker handling isoffered on Wednesdays for DYC members who have previously taken thebasic sailing course.Cost:DYC Members - $250 for full eighteen weeks or $150 each for 9-week sessionsNon-DYC Members (if space available) - $600 for full eighteen weeks or$350 each for 9-week sessionsRESERVE YOUR SPOT! ONLINE SIGN UP NOW AVAILABLE AT:www.dycflyingscots.org.For more information or to sign-up e-mail us at DYCFlyingScots@gmail.com or14contact Connie Allen at (313) 259-4837 or Kelli Murphy at (248) 506-8490.

GETTING TO KNOW THEDETROIT POWER SQUADRONBY DARA TALERT BROOKSWater is the common denominator when it comes to the Detroit PowerSquadron (DPS) and the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC). Each understands thathere in Michigan we are in a unique position surrounded by one of thegreatest gifts to mankind … water. This love and respect of water is whatbinds us together. So it is no surprise that when in 1936 the DYC becamethe permanent home of the DPS becoming an alliance built on thestrongest of foundations.In 1914 a group of East Coast boaters, including Motor Boating editor andauthor Charles Chapman established a national organization (UnitedStates Power Squadrons®) dedicated to seamanship and safe boating forrecreational boaters. Two years later, a group of Detroit area boaters joinedthe expanding organization and established what is known today as theDetroit Power Squadron. Since then, the USPS® has become the premiersafe boating organization across the United States and territories offeringthe recreational boater support while working closely with the Coast GuardAuxiliary in these efforts.Through this alliance the DPS has educated hundreds of DYC membersthrough safe boating classes and many nonmembers have also enjoyedthe convenience and hospitality of the club while attending classes here.DPS members (many of whom are DYC members) have maintained astrong relationship with the DYC since its inception recognizing that a keyto enjoying the bounty of water around us was education and safety.These classes taught by experienced boaters fall into two classifications,"Advanced Grades" and "Elective Courses" to fit the changing needs ofrecreational boaters. The Advanced Grades include Seamanship, Piloting,Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation and Celestial Navigation. OurElective Courses are designed to round out the boating experience.DPS continues to bring forth products that meet the needs of recreationalboaters, the industry and ever-changing lifestyles. We offer courtesyVessel Safety Checks (VSCs) by certified squadron Vessel SafetyExaminers (VSEs). These checks are designed to inform our recreationalboater of their compliance or noncompliance with maritime regulations. Wealso offer numerous two hour format seminars designed to tune up theboater in areas such as the proper use of flares, understanding how yourPFD works and much more. Complete information is available via our websiteat http://www.detroitpowersquadron.com.These are just some of the fundamentals that have made our relationshipwith the DYC so wonderful but the beauty of our partnership is that ours isone borne of common interests and fueled by respect and camaraderie.And through our mutual rendezvous and numerous social activities, wehave let down our hair and had a good time. Together, our love of boatingand respect for the water is what makes us a winning team!DOCK LINEA Message From Your HarborImprovement CommitteeYour Boat Is In Trouble How Do We Contact You??It Is Important For Us To Be Able To Reach YouPlease Supply The Harbor OfficeWith Your Current Cell Phone NumberHave You Seen The StoreGet Your DYC SS Travel Coffee Mug andDYC Key ChainsBoat Soaps and CleanersPower CordsBaitHARBOR & STORE HOURSJUNE 1, 2012MONDAY - 10:00 am - 8:00 pmTUESDAY - THURSDAY ~ 10:00 am - 9:00 pmFRIDAY - SATURDAY ~ 8:00 am - 10:00 pmSUNDAY ~ 8:00 am - 8:00 pmDon't Forget Our Valet ServiceBoat Not In The Harbor - Coming For The Weekend -Or Special Event Please Make A ReservationPlease Save Energy and WaterPlease Turn Off Your Air Conditioners andHot Water Heater When AwayThe Harbor Rules Are In Place To Enhance Your Experience.This Is A Good Month To Reacquaint Yourself With The RulesPlease Read the 24 Hour RuleHarbor Rules Are In Your MainsheetDYC THE PLACE TO BENEW SHUTTLEHOURS2012 will beginFriday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pmSaturday 1:00 pm - 10:00 pmSunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pmHoliday 11:00 am - 10:00 pmMaps and Marina Information available atwww.keansmarina.com Members can call Kean'sMarina for guest registration, (313) 822-4500.Directions: Jefferson Avenue to Meadowbrook (First StreetEast of Traffic Light at Harding); turn onto Meadowbrook goingtoward the Detroit River; Meadowbrook will take you to theentrance for the Marina; follow instructions once you reachtheir security gate. MEMBERS MUST HAVE MEMBERSHIPCARD FOR ADMITTANCE! ALL GUESTS MUST BE REGIS-TERED WITH KEANS MARINA STAFF AND THE DYCGUARD!!!!15