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SMBC Social & Floating Activities for July 4th Weekend
First, we need to remain mindful of the Covid-19 world and support each other accordingly. We can celebrate Independence from Britain and be healthy together. First, we need to remain mindful of the Covid-19 world and support each other accordingly. We can celebrate Independence from Britain and be healthy together. July 2-3 The camping area can fill up fast. The usual spacing works well. July 4th - Begins with Firecracker Regatta triangle series after 10:00 captains meeting July 4th - Games of skill and daring will be setup early afternoon. No obvious wagering July 4th - Outdoor cookout of burgers, brats, baked beans, cole slaw & chips with brownies & ice cream dessert. Coffee & lemonade to wash it down. NOTE: Since this year, like most things we are unsure how many folks might want to do a cookout and spaced out dining inside/out. So we plan on cost of the event being DONATION ONLY (suggestion $5 to $500). If you KNOW you are coming, drop a note to Sue at sjfuerst@gmail.com or call 419-303-0207 & leave a message if she doesn't pick up. July 5th - Rock Pile race concludes the Firecracker Regatta with 10:00 captains meeting July 5th - Even more games of skill and daring in the afternoon July 5th - Board of Governors meet at 2:00 PM July 5th - General Membership meeting at 4:00 PM. We hope to meet several of our new members and also vote on a project or two as well as a proposal to manage the club should Covid tacks back. NOTE: that we DO NOT plan on the usual post-meeting potluck this month due to the close quarters in the serving line. An impromptu BBQ may occur, but plan otherwise on your own rations. |
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Don't forget to participate in Saturday morning races!
Captain's meeting 10:00am
Race Start at 11:00am
Racing is a fun club activity which is a natural social distancing.
Captain's meeting 10:00am
Race Start at 11:00am
Racing is a fun club activity which is a natural social distancing.
Due to the cool, wet spring weather and the COVID-19 issues, we have lots of boats in the gravel area and dry sail areas. Members are asked to put their boats in the water as soon as practical. Please park empty trailers in the parking area across from the clubhouse, as the usual trailer parking area is too wet and muddy. AND, please make sure your name is on the trailer tongue.
Use the same dock as you had last year, unless you want/need to change docks.
Call dock master to reserve hoist. 419-203-5452
Thanks,
Jim Hepp
Dock Master
Use the same dock as you had last year, unless you want/need to change docks.
Call dock master to reserve hoist. 419-203-5452
Thanks,
Jim Hepp
Dock Master
SMBC Commodore’s Update June 4, 2020
A quick update on Club status & things happening around the lake –
The state of Ohio still says clubs are still to be closed. For us, I take it to mean that we will continue to suspend our general member meetings and social events. I DO have high hopes that our overall calendar can resume in July. We have about a dozen boats in the water and four if not five new members to approve for that July meeting.
Racing – we held a “for fun” race last weekend with three start trials and a windward/leeward course. I start fast but don’t finish well. Anyways the Saturday Series begins this week June 6 and Rockpile series Sunday June 7. The COMMODORE’s Regatta is rescheduled for June 13. Fleet Captain Doug Drury has setup a message service for your phone or PC to keep up on the racing events. If you want to access it, go to https://www.remind.com/join/smbcra and all you’ll need is your email or phone number and come up with a password. Alternately get with Doug and he can send you a text message.
Projects – we are doing a wireless system makeover which we hope to get done early this summer. Should fix our wireless woes & greatly extend range. Jim Benson has the details & is in charge. We also approved Tree Trimming to protect some mast tops around the shed and a few other spots. This will be done in June. Cameras for outside views are being looked into. These would be such that all club members can access.
ODNR – says that dock stickers & other things they do for us will have to wait until they get in the office. So if you rented a dock, use it!
Member Cards we hope to generate before July meeting. Also we received a titled donation to a small boat called a Y Flyer. Phil Albertson says it does fly. Once cleaned up it will be available to members should they be so bold.
Hope to see you around the lake soon! Again any input/ideas get to pgfuerst@gmail.com.
Phil Fuerst
A quick update on Club status & things happening around the lake –
The state of Ohio still says clubs are still to be closed. For us, I take it to mean that we will continue to suspend our general member meetings and social events. I DO have high hopes that our overall calendar can resume in July. We have about a dozen boats in the water and four if not five new members to approve for that July meeting.
Racing – we held a “for fun” race last weekend with three start trials and a windward/leeward course. I start fast but don’t finish well. Anyways the Saturday Series begins this week June 6 and Rockpile series Sunday June 7. The COMMODORE’s Regatta is rescheduled for June 13. Fleet Captain Doug Drury has setup a message service for your phone or PC to keep up on the racing events. If you want to access it, go to https://www.remind.com/join/smbcra and all you’ll need is your email or phone number and come up with a password. Alternately get with Doug and he can send you a text message.
Projects – we are doing a wireless system makeover which we hope to get done early this summer. Should fix our wireless woes & greatly extend range. Jim Benson has the details & is in charge. We also approved Tree Trimming to protect some mast tops around the shed and a few other spots. This will be done in June. Cameras for outside views are being looked into. These would be such that all club members can access.
ODNR – says that dock stickers & other things they do for us will have to wait until they get in the office. So if you rented a dock, use it!
Member Cards we hope to generate before July meeting. Also we received a titled donation to a small boat called a Y Flyer. Phil Albertson says it does fly. Once cleaned up it will be available to members should they be so bold.
Hope to see you around the lake soon! Again any input/ideas get to pgfuerst@gmail.com.
Phil Fuerst
SMBC Race Schedule for 2020 is here!
2020 SMBC Off-Shore Activities
Regattas
Commodoreʼs Regatta - June 13-14, 2020
Saturday, June 13 11:00am - 2 Triangle Races
Sunday,June 14, 11:00am - Rock Pile Race
Firecracker Regatta – July 4 - July 6, 2020
Saturday, July 4, 11:00am - 2 Triangle Races
Sunday, July 5, 11:00am - Rock Pile Race
Labor Day Regatta – September 5 - September 7, 2020 – Final Regatta
Saturday, September 5, 11:00am - 2 Triangle Races
Sunday, September 6, 11:00am - Rock Pile Race
All Regatta Races will include a Captains’ Meeting at 10:00am with the race starting to 11:00am.
2020 Monthly Rock Pile Series
The following dates are scheduled for the Monthly Rock Pile Series Races.
Races during regattas will not be included in the series
Sunday, May 3, 11:00am - Monthly Rock Pile Series Race
Sunday, June 7, 11am, Monthly Rock Pile Series Race
Saturday, July , 4:00pm – Raft Out
Sunday, July 12, 11:00am - Monthly Rock Pile Series Race
Sunday, August 2, 11:00am - Monthly Rock Pile Series Races
Sunday, September 13, 11:00am - Monthly Rock Pile Series Race
Sunday, October 4, 11:00am - Monthly Rock Pile Series Race - Final Race
All Monthly Rock Pile Races will include a Captains’ Meeting at 10:00am with the race starting to 11:00am
2020 Saturday Morning Series Races
The following dates are scheduled for the Saturday Morning Series Races by each month. Races cancelled due to weather will be sailed the following Saturday. There will be a total of 17 Scheduled races. Competing boats’ best 15 scores will be calculated.
May 30- Saturday Series Race
Fun(practice race)
Come work on that start. Maybe we’ll practice a couple!
June 6, 13, 20, 27, - Saturday Series Race
July 11, 18, 25 - Saturday Series Race
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Saturday Series Race
September 12, 19, 26, - Saturday Series Race
October 3 - Saturday Series Race – Final Scheduled Race
Make-up date Oct 10 with two races planned if needed.
All Saturday Races will include a Captains’ Meeting at 10:00am with the race starting to 11:00am.
St. Marys Boat Club May Newsletter - Wind & Waves now posted.
Love this photo!
SMBC's "To-do short list" helps the club
The Board of Governors wish to thank its members for all the help that was given this year to accomplish the many items on the Club's to-do list. With members like you the St. Marys Boat Club becomes better each year. Every task completed by a member makes the club better for other members and potential new members. After all, SMBC is a second home for many of us during the summer.
Thanks again!
The Board of Governors wish to thank its members for all the help that was given this year to accomplish the many items on the Club's to-do list. With members like you the St. Marys Boat Club becomes better each year. Every task completed by a member makes the club better for other members and potential new members. After all, SMBC is a second home for many of us during the summer.
Thanks again!