Dec - Portland Yacht Club

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HIGH SCHOOL SAILING IN PORTLAND
T
he Witches’ Ball was where it was
happening! Witches’ cauldrons
were brewing, ghosts were howling and the
evening was just plain spooky! Witches,
warlocks, pirates and other scary characters
roamed the dance floor as the music of
“Pressure Point” filled the air. Tom Brusco,
dressed as Merlin, caught everyone’s
attention as he cast off demons with fiery
magic. A fantastic dinner was served by
Jim Hinkley and featured Witches’ ribs,
Vampire repelling garlic mashed potatoes,
squash medley, and Devil’s food cake. Diane
Burns, Julie Hinkley, Barbara Peterson,
Chase Brusco, Marianne Brusco, and Sharon
Burns decorated the clubhouse in style.
When the evening came to an end, all had
enjoyed a great time dining and dancing
through another great PYC event!
Julie & Jim Hinkley
BOAT SHOW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERSHIP
W
e are looking for teams of member
volunteers to represent the
Club at the 2007 Portland Boat Show, promoting
the benefits of Club membership
and introducing prospective members to
join. We have an exciting activity program
and will have fun in the process. Save the
following dates:
January 6 – January 14, 2007
Portland Expo Center
2060 N Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97217
Look for the sign-up sheet in the Flag
Room. We would like to have two or three
couples per day to fill the appropriate time
slots. Please sign up early to secure your
preferred day and time preference.
High School Interscholastic Competitive Sailing alive in Portland!
H
igh School Interscholastic Competitive
Sailing alive in Portland!
Through the dedicated efforts of high
school students and parents, a high school
team racing program is now getting started.
Please share this news throughout the
Portland sailing community.
The objective of the High School Sailing
Program is to provide opportunities for
high school students to compete in regional
interscholastic racing events. In addition
to promoting a life-long interest in
sailing, the program teaches teamwork and
the spirit of sportsmanship. Students new
to sailing are welcome; a strong learn-tosail
curriculum is an important part of the
High School Sailing Program.
The program is under the auspices of
the national Interscholastic Sailing Association.
Meets are held throughout the
For those who venture to the Seattle Boat
show, those dates are:
Seattle Boat Show
January 26 – February 4, 2007
Seahawks Stadium &
Exhibition Center
1000 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 97134
As a follow-up to our membership recruitment,
please make note of the following
events:
• Prospective Member Open House
February 18, 2007
• Prospective Member Flotilla to
Outstation March 10, 2007
Northwest and now they will be coming to
Portland also. The Willamette Sailing Club
has graciously agreed to host this program
providing boats and facilities. Outstanding
coaches have signed on.
For more information go to:
www.willamettesailingclub.com/highschool/index.html
or contact Rose Burris
at highschool@willamettesailingclub.com
Registration for the spring semester has
started. Openings are limited this first year
to 30 students but the number of openings
is scheduled to increase to 40 in future
years.
Please support this important addition to
the Portland sailing community.
Mark McCuddy
Sailing Chairman
For our PYC members, who have assisted
at the boat show in the past, plan to join
us again this coming year. For our newer
members, who have yet to experience the
“selling” of our Club to the boating public,
please consider signing up. Booth time assignments
are generally three hours long.
Members are compensated by admissions
to the Show; however, parking is on your
own. Be sure to check the board in the Flag
Room for further details.
Thank you for your interest, support and
enthusiasm…
Berkeley Smith (503) 543-8135 or
Bob Bishop (503) 632-434
GRAN PROMERIGGIO DIVERTIMENTO
A
slightly rainy Sunday afternoon
proved to be a perfect backdrop
to November’s scheduled Tour of Italian
Wines held this year at the Club. Italian
wine expert, Ken Buck, shared his
experiences and knowledge of the Italian
wine regions and the fabulous products of
the centuries old vineyards. The 50 plus
members and guests enjoyed tasting a wide
selection of some of the finest Italian wines
produced. Deanne Jones, one of PYC’s
very dedicated Clubhouse Crew, prepared
an extensive variety of exceptional Italian
hor’s doerves that included fresh basil
from her own garden. With Ken’s superb
knowledge many members found the perfect
wine to accompany their upcoming
planned Holiday evenings. Viva Italia!!
Doug Foster