SYC Facility Upgrade Plans
30 Nov 2022
The last time we provided any sort of official status on this was in late 2020. So it's time for an update.
In summary, that 2020 plan has been abandoned and we're currently working with Parks and Rec on incremental improvements to the existing facilities, e.g. improving the boatyard drainage and surface, fencing in the boatyard, adding a gate at the top of the access road, increasing dock space, and restoring electricity, lighting, and freshwater access to the area. We are making some progress in this regard -- see separate news items. This work is being financed by some generous donations to the Parks For All SYC Fund and Parks and Rec. More details can be found HERE.
Boatyard Security Fence & Light
29 Nov 2022
Fencing has been installed around the boatyard. It is six feet tall with gates at the north and south ends. A gate has also been installed at the top of the access road leading down into the SYC area but it is only intended to be closed during SYC events. A little over half of the fencing cost is being paid from donations to the Parks For All - SYC Fund while Parks & Rec is covering the rest. Parks & Rec also improved the boatyard drainage, spread more gravel and had a new pole with lights installed on the west side of the boatyard.
We are currently considering how best to organize parking spots and traffic flow in the boatyard. Parking spots will likely be numbered and assigned to each member. We'll hold a work party sometime soon to bring the club boats back from the south grassy area where they are being temporarilly stored.
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- 12/3, Christmas Party ?, 7:00 pm, Other off-season get-togethers in the works
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Sailing Instruction for Zach B.
Go head to wind at the starting line with your boom down the center line and your sails flapping. First, as you coast to a stop, look left and right along your traveler. One end should be aimed below the committee boat or the buoy. That is the "favored" end of the line, and it is easy to see by how much. Now, look straight forward along the center line of your boat. You should notice two more important things. One is, which side of the windward mark your boat is pointing to. Say, for example, that it points to the left of the mark. This tells you that the left (port) tack is the "long" tack. Second, you should notice which side of the course has the stronger wind. This tells you where you need to go for max power. Now you know all the factors necessary to determine your race strategy. Which end is favored, which tack is the most favorable and which side is favored and. Now all you have to do is make a plan and execute it.
Simple!