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Hello Boating / Sailing enthusiasts!

I’m running a VHF/DSC- Marine Radio (CPS) course,  over the next few weeks if you are interested and have been meaning to take this course.

This is a Canadian Power Squadron course, complete with all of the content, cards mailed out after completing the course; these are good for life. 

I offer a modified version of both online and in-class learning, it’s informative and easy going. 

Learning this format, you will save time in class and complete the bulk of the course independently. You’ll just have to be present for practice and a multiple choice exam.

Time in class is estimated at 3 hours, this will incorporate a quick review and then move into practice and testing.

We are hoping to find a day that our local VHF/DSC retail representative can join to answer all your burning questions on the latest technology; thinking end of March early April. (Meaford area).

If there is enough interest I may consider coming to your club or area to deliver practical and testing by request. 

We had a great time in the past with many positive comments about the last class.

I hope you can join us. 

Registration is open now until mid February.

I will send out an information package, VHF/DSC book with your registration and fee of $160/ candidate.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Collin Young

Sail Canada Instructor – Georgian Bay Area.

ycollin1971@gmail.com

(705)-796-0515

georgianbaysailingcoach.com

VHF-DSC Poster

Passed away peacefully at his residence with his wife at his side on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Born in Meaford, Ontario on November 18, 1949, Robert John Barry of Owen Sound, was in his 75th year.

Beloved husband of Sigrid Barry (nee Kueber). Loving father of Shannon Tabor (Darryl) and Chris Barry (Cara). Cherished grandpa of Brody, Mackenzie and Anna. Bob will also be missed by nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents John and Lorna Barry (nee Ridd), and his sister Betsy Barry.

Bob’s family was the loves of his life. When he wasn’t working he loved helping coach his kids Shannon and Chris in all their sports. He also loved playing hockey with his friends. In between working at Edward’s he spent many hours with his wife Sigrid fishing and/or riding his motorcycle, exploring our beautiful province. An avid biker his whole life he was a proud member of the STMC forming lifetime friendships which still exist to this day. Bob was also a long-time Member of the Georgian Yacht Club. Never a man short on words, Bob knew everyone and would always make time to stop and chat, passing the time of day. He will be missed by all who knew him. The world is a better place because he was in it. A man of honour and integrity and loved by so many.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, cremation is taking place and a Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound, 519-376-7492. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Grey Bruce Animal Shelter are appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to Bob’s family by visiting his memorial at www.woodfuneralhome.ca.

It’s 2024, and it’s Winter, and I’d rather think about sailing. So if you have a short or long story or article about sailing, boating, building or rebuilding boats, or sails you’ve been on in the past, write it up and send to us. Take a look at last year’s GYC Winter Newsletter for ideas. We’ll be looking for ideas and articles up to the middle of February, so you have plenty of time to think about it. Send ideas and articles to: communications@georgianyachtclub.com. Thanks.

Passed away peacefully at Chapman House on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Born in Markdale on February 12, 1927, Betty Edith McManus (nee Brown) of Owen Sound, was in her 97th year.

Beloved wife of the late Gordon McManus. Loving mother of Linda Mitchell (Brian) of Toronto and Bruce McManus (Shannon) of Kemble. Cherished grandma of Patrick (Judy), Andrew (Briar), Cathy (Neil), Alyssia (Aaron), Adam and Carrie. Betty will be missed by her 11 great grandchildren.

In keeping with Betty’s wishes, cremation is taking place and a service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound, 519-376-7492.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Chapman House or the Owen Sound Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to Betty’s family by visiting her memorial at www.woodfuneralhome.ca.

Hello fellow members

Just a quick heads up. The water is officially off to the basins and outlying washrooms. If you need water you now have to use water from inside the club, and clubhouse washrooms are available for use.

I look forward to the spring when we get to have fun on our boats again.

If you have any questions on water please just email or text me.

Have a great winter.

Joe Fryer

Hydro and water

GYC 2023 Fall Newsletter is now available, click on the image to view the full newsletter.

ON THE ROCKS

One of the advantages of belonging to a club like GYC is learning to sail by being mentored by more experienced sailors. Dave Manners, Doug Ryan, Bill Gamble, Don Sweatman, John Kilpatrick and many others have over the years generously shared their expertise and advice with me on seamanship and racing.

I’ve been a member of this club for 16 years and I’d like to think I’ve retained a lesson or two from everyone along the way. The thing about sailing is that the learning process is never ending. Case in point. This past week I had a friend and his daughter, very new to sailing but eager to learn, on board during the Wednesday evening fun race. We all learned a lesson that evening the hard way.

Due to some health issues this was actually my first race of any sort this year. A beautiful warm easterly breeze carried Diversion on one tack to the green can then downwind to the mark at Balmy. All was well as we rounded the mark and headed for home. Then began an unfortunate series of events.

The wind shifted. Ahead, Danae and Frisky both tacked away from the west shore and I foolishly chose to pinch on a close reach in the hope that the knock would shift to a lift. Unfortunately we did not have a “Manner’s minute” grace period and I felt the keel bump. Although we turned the wheel hard to port, it was to no avail as I had squandered the opportunity to heel the boat and we were now firmly “on the rocks” in a vertical position. I let the sails go, walked the anchor astern, and flung it as far as I could into the oncoming mercifully small onshore waves.

Looking astern I could see Ella Mae tacking back and forth in the deeper water. Only when my iPhone rang out did I discover that my VHS was not working and Becky was trying to contact me: John Griffith on Cedar Bank was steaming out from the club to give me a tow. I dug out my spare handheld VHS and received contact from John. Becky, low on gas and with night falling, sailed away.

John deftly manoeuvred his trawler in the shallow waters. Ed Griffith, with a full crew of volunteers onboard, threw a nylon tow line with instructions to affix it to a masthead halyard. As Cedar Bank slowly pulled the line taut I weighed anchor and moved captain and crew to the low side. Mast tipped, boat heeled, keel lifted and with a bit of bumping and grinding we were soon in deeper water. Lessons learned, rudder and prop sound, no water intrusion.

As we powered back to GYC with Cedar Bank escorting us, I tidied up the chaos on deck and reflected on the privilege of being in a club where so many members are willing to lend assistance at a moment’s notice.

Thanks a million to everyone who helped out that night.

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