Author: Joseph Hardin

Stan McClean

Stan McClean, Past GYC Commodore and longtime GYC Member has passed away.

“With family by his side, on Monday, September 16, 2024, Stanley “Sonny” Ritchie McLean, set sail into the sunset, for his final voyage to reunite with his beloved wife, ‘Seadog’. Stanley passed peacefully in his 87th year at Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home in Wiarton.”

https://www.woodfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Stanley-Mclean?obId=33144371

South Gate Kaput

I just got a call from Tom Chambers and he informed me that the south gate has finally given up the ghost.  It is disabled in the closed position.  So can you put out a communication to the membership to let everyone know that vehicle access to the club grounds is now only available through the north gate? I will chase the gate maintenance guys again to try and speed up their response.

Cheers, Menno.

Club Rental Sept 7

Our fellow member, Larry McCartney, has rented the Club facilities (upstairs and picnic shelter) for the evening of Saturday, Sep. 7/24, to hold a family Engagement Party. All the necessary insurance, permits and fees have been received, in good order.

GYC Fishing Derby Sept 13-14

Georgian Yacht Club Annual Fishing Derby 2024

All Members and guests are welcome – It’s time to show off your fishing skills….

On September 13 and 14, 2024.

The derby entry fee is $15.00 a person; this includes meal or $15 per person for meal.
Please bring either a salad or dessert for the fish fry.

You can start fishing as early as you would like to on Friday but the official weigh in starts on Friday at 8:30 pm and on Saturday at 11:00 am at the gas dock.

All fish must be weighed by noon on Saturday.

All fish entered will be donated for the Fish Fry starting at 5pm on Saturday.

There will be a trophy for the largest fish. There will be another prize for most pounds per pole.

Please confirm or pay Scott Wilson by September 12, 2024.

Any questions please call Scott Wilson cell 519-375-4470

or email scottewilson75@gmail.com

Gas Dock UPDATE

We have unfortunately lost Charlie as our Gas Dock attendant for an indefinite period of time.

I put out a call for volunteers and received a gracious offer from Rudy Hachey to assume the duty on our regular schedule.

Since we lost our Wednesday night gas schedule, I have arranged to have an extra opening tonight, Thursday, from 4-8 pm.

Anyone that may have a 15 year old that is soon to be 16 that maybe looking for a summer job, this year or next, please contact me.

Please don’t forget to express your appreciation to Rudy when you visit the Gas Dock.

Thank you Rudy!

Murray

Gas dock volunteers needed ASAP

We have unfortunately lost Charlie as our Gas Dock attendant for an indefinite period of time.

I am now asking for volunteers to assist with the Gas Dock until I can find a replacement.
I would like to see 2 volunteers per shift, to assist each other with the opening/closing procedures and documentation.
I am currently transcribing the detailed procedures and will have available ASAP.
Please text me your availability, starting this Friday and throughout August. I would like to stay as close to our current schedule, based on volunteers availability.

Volunteers are required to complete “Oil Spill Prevention & Response for Marina Staff” at courses. boats.org, a FREE online course that all boaters would benefit from.

If anyone has a possible candidate for the position, please let me know.

Murray Arnold (murrayarnold@hotmail.com)