Oswego Yacht Club

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It could be a long summer in the Port City. Beginning April 1, 2008 and lasting until some time in the fall the Rt 104 bridge will be closed for reconstruction. All traffic will be routed across the Utica Street Bridge with detours returning traffic back to 104. The DOT has produced a detour map. If you are coming from the south you may want to cross the river in Fulton or Minetto to avoid some of the congestion. (dgl, 3/21/08)

OYC Sock Burning Returns March 28

Folks, it’s just one month away. Hide the women and sheep and the socks made of synthetic materials (got that Wendy?).

Them Oswego boys got an odd tradition
When the sun swings to its Equinoxical position,
They build a little fire down along the docks,
They doff their shoes and they burn their winter socks.

Yes, they burn their socks at the Equinox;
You might think that’s peculiar, but I think it’s not,
See, they’re the same socks they put on last fall,
And they never took ‘em off to wash ‘em, not at all.

So they burn their socks at the Equinox
In a little ol’ fire burning nice and hot.
Some think incineration is the only solution,
‘Cause washin’ ‘em contributes to Ontario’s pollution.

Through the spring and the summer and into the fall,
They go around not wearin’ any socks at all,
Just stinky bare feet stuck in old deck shoes,
Whether out on the water or sippin’ on a brew.

So if you sail into the Harbor on the 28th of March,
And you smell a smell like Limburger sauteed with laundry starch,
You’ll know you’re downwind of the OYC docks
Where they’re burning their socks for the Equinox.

(Apologies to Jeff Holland)

Membership Renewals Due

It's that time again! Time to renew your membership in OYC. Renewal notices have been set to all current members, if you have not recieved yours, a copy is available for download at our "Join OYC" page. If you are a Social member we encourage you to take advantage of our membership upgrade program, apply two years of social membership dues to your initiation fee! Remember, the combinations and passwords change on April 1, renew now and keep your privileges.(2/27/08)

ESPN to Air Key West Race Footage

From Gary Jobson's blog:

Acura Key West Race Week continues to be America's best, most important regatta. The competition and race management are always first rate.

Our ESPN production team has been reviewing 40 hours of footage shot during the regatta from the air, water, and on board. Daily videos are available here on the Sailing World website and at www.jobsonsailing.com. The ESPN show will air on ESPN2 at 2:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 23. Featured boats will include Numbers, Rima2, Amelia, Boat of the Week Barking Mad, Full Throttle, Star, Rumor, and an interesting interview with embattled America's Cup syndicate head Ernesto Bertarelli.

OYC Mid Winter Meeting

The annual Mid-Winter Meeting was held at Vonas Restaurant on Sunday, January 27, 2008. A lively discussion was held on various issues for the club. High on the list was having activities that would attract new members. The 2008 Budget was passed with dues remaining at the 2007 level. Cariad Skipper, Chuck Dolinskas was presented the Sportsmanship Award for his efforts on the race course and promoting OYC Regattas. Vice Commodore Dave Lochner was named Member of the Year, Commodore Gary noted that in addition to his service on numerous committees he has maintained the web site and been involved with managing Sail Oswego for 20 years. (2/1//08)

OYC Members Launch Book Review Site

OYC members Dave Lochner and Susan Baldacci recently launched a book review site catering to recreational boaters. NauticalReads.com offers brief book reviews of titles of interest to recreational boaters. Links are provided to Amazon.com where the books can be purchased and additional reviews read. Dave noted that there are many book reviews on the web, but they are scattered across many sites. NauticalReads.com will provide a central location where books can easily compared and purchased. Dave and Susan plan to add 2 to 3 reviews a month to the site. (dgl, 1/16/08)

OYC Announces 2008 Regatta Schedule

Commodore Gary recently announced the 2008 OYC Regatta Schedule. Starting the season on the first Saturday in June will be the 9th Annual Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta on June 6, 2008. The Hospice Cup is a qualifying regatta for the National Hospice Regattas Championship held in Annapolis in May 2009. The 21st sailing of the Sail Oswego Labatts Blue Regatta will be held on July 25-26 concurrently with Oswego Harborfest. Capping off the season will be the 3rd Annual All-J Regatta on August 16-17, 2008. This year's regatta will be part of the J24 District 7 Pennant Series, the series is a qualifier for the 2009 Worlds to be held in Annapolis. More information on the regattas will be posted as it becomes available. (dgl 12/28/07)

Gary Takes OYC Helm

At the OYC Haulout meeting, held in early November, Vice-Commodore John Gary was elected Commodore. In other elections, Dave Lochner was elected Vice Commodore, Fred Suppon elected Rear Commodore, and Peg Stone was elected to a directorship. In other business the club discussed ways to build membership and reviewed the 2008 Calendar.

Club Recognizes Fleet Leaders

Fairy Dust! That's what it was that made the 2007 Awards Banquet at King Arthur's restaurant a grand success. And who better to spread the magical droppings than Glinda, AKA Peg Stone, the Good Witch of the North. Peg, dressed in a glistening white creation and wielding a magical snowflake wand picked up where Deb the Scarecrow left off last year, entertaining 92 members and guests of the fleet as they received their coveted trophies, plaques and flags for their accomplishments on the race course this year. Read more.

OYC Updates Photo Gallery

Over the past week OYC has upgraded the Gallery. Visitors can now see photos as a slide show, add comments, and view other visitors comments. To reach the new gallery go to gallery2.OswegoYachtClub.org . Over the next few weeks photos from the original gallery will migrate to the new gallery. Watch for further improvements this fall. (dgl, 9/1/07)

OYC Joins Mauri Pro Sailing Affiliate Program

As a service to its members, OYC has joined the affiliate program of Mauri Pro Sailing. A relative newcomer to the online marketplace, Mauri Pro Sailing caters to the sailing community. OYC earns a small commission on any purchases you make from Mauri when you enter their web site. from the banner on this page. Reviews from the Sabre list serve have been positive. Help support OYC when you purchase from Mauri Pro Sailing. (dgl, 3/20/07).

Plans are under way for the 9th Annual Oswego County Hospice Regatta scheduled for June 7, 2008. The regatta is a qualifier for the National Hospice Regattas Championship held each spring in Annapolis, MD.

Sail Oswego
Results are posted for the 20th Annual Sail Oswego Labatt Blue Regatta. Forty-three boats sailed in 7 divisions. Mark your calendars for the 21st Annual Sail Oswego Regatta on July 25-26, 2008.

The 3rd Annual All J Regatta has moved to August 16-17. Citing an open August schedule and a full June schedule, organizers moved the date to better accommodate J sailors. The regatta features one design and handicapped racing for J Boats. In past years J24s, J30s, and J29s have competed.

Sail Flow
Popular weather site, Sailflow.com now includes real time weather information from Oswego. Trouble is, they seem to have put Oswego in the middle of the lake!

Real Time Local Weather
After a brief unexplained interruption in service, real time local weather conditions are back online. For a text display of the wind and temperature NOAA's station report. The more familiar graphical presentation of weather data and lake levels is available on the Great Lakes Water Level page.

The Palladium Times Online
Oswego County's news authority, providing accurate and fair news, sports, and features coverage for a historic waterfront community. The Pal-Times regularly publishes articles about OYC and the Oswego Waterfront.

Lake Ontario Racing Forum
Launched in early October, the Lake Ontario Racing Forum is a discussion board dedicated to sailboat racing on Lake Ontario. Still in its developmental stages, the site promises to be a central location for information and discussion about racing on the lake.

Marinas.com
Ever wonder what OYC looks like to a passing bird? Wonder no longer, Marinas.com publishes aerial photos from marinas around the world. Get a birds eye view of your next cruising destination.

LYRA Publishes Regatta Schedules
As a service to sailors and member club race organizers, LYRA provides a regatta calendar and participation racking service. Sailors can indicate their intentions early without formally committing to the regatta. This gives race organizers the edge when planning and allows participants to see where the fleets will be to get the best and closest possible competition.


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