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, <strong>June</strong> 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 <strong>Club</strong> 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 <strong>Club</strong>.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, <strong>June</strong> 26th. The Grosse Pointe <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong> 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 <strong>Club</strong> 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 <strong>Club</strong>. 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 20<strong>12</strong>, 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 20<strong>12</strong>, the options are as follows:1 Premium Account: $1002 Premium Accounts: $<strong>12</strong>5Family 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 20<strong>12</strong> PHOTO CHALLENGE!We know you just can't resist snapping aphoto of a boat sailing in the <strong>Detroit</strong> Riverwith Belle Isle or our beautiful DYC<strong>Club</strong>house 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 $<strong>12</strong>5. 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 $<strong>12</strong>5, payable by check made to "SailingDevelopment Fund." Those interested should contact John Gallagher atjtgallag@comcast.net.DETROIT YACHT CLUB LEARN TO SAIL20<strong>12</strong> Summer Adult Sailing ProgramTuesday and most Thursday EveningsBasic Adult Sailing InstructionApprox. 6:00 pm to 9:30 pmSession 1: May 1 - <strong>June</strong> 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 <strong>Detroit</strong> 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 <strong>Detroit</strong> PowerSquadron (DPS) and the <strong>Detroit</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong> (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 <strong>Detroit</strong> area boaters joinedthe expanding organization and established what is known today as the<strong>Detroit</strong> 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, 20<strong>12</strong>MONDAY - 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 <strong>Mainsheet</strong>DYC THE PLACE TO BENEW SHUTTLEHOURS20<strong>12</strong> 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 <strong>Detroit</strong> 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
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