Fall Work Day
A big thank you to the small but mighty group who showed up for work day. The weather was perfect. The exterior to-do list was long and daunting, but, by noon the trees were trimmed, the bushes were pruned, the deck and roof were power-washed and the swing-set was repaired. We finished the day with a well deserved and relaxing picnic on the deck. Thanks again to everyone who came out and helped!
Building & Grounds
Jr Sailing Series - Maia
Two years ago I didn’t know anything about sailing. When I first got on a Laser I was with my cousin, who also didn’t know much about sailing. We sailed back and forth, he would tell me “tacking!” and try to tack, but nothing would happen, so he’d say he guessed we were just going in this direction. By the middle of the second week we all knew what we were doing a little better. My partner and I worked fluidly, he did the tiller and I did the main sheet, and now I was able to see what needed to be done before he said anything. I’ll always remember this one day—it was so windy and we were literally flying over the water, the daggerboard was vibrating so loudly, and everyone was capsizing. When we hiked out we were pretty much parallel to the water. Whenever I think of sailing that’s what I think about, and that day made me really fall in love with sailing.
This year I only needed one day before everything I’d learned the previous year came back. By the second week I was skippering a boat, sometimes even sailing completely on my own, when the week before I’d been too nervous. Whenever we weren’t doing drills, everyone always wanted to play pirate, and I learned so much playing that game. When you have to evade boats with crew that want to capsize you, it really causes you to think “how can I go faster??” Which you’d better figure out pretty quick. And the skills I learned playing pirate helped me when I sailed in the Regatta (which I did alone)—it was my first official sailing race ever. I capsized once, heading to the leeward buoy during the race, and I’d mastered the art of skillfully righting your boat thanks to pirating. I never even touched the water—the boat tipped and I immediately scrambled over the side and pulled it back over. Even I was surprised at how quickly I did it!
I never thought I’d have a passion for sailing, and I think that having learned to sail at the Ware River Yacht Club made the experience even more memorable and happy. I’m pretty sure all my friends at home are tired of hearing about sailing I talk about it so much. I’m never going to go a summer without being on a Laser, the things I’ve learned over the past two years have created a solid foundation that I’ll always think back to whenever I’m sailing.
Nearing the END of 2020
I dare say no one will be sad to see 2020 end. It has been a difficult year for us all. WRYC has managed to hold one Social since COVID hit. Unfortunately, the popular Oyster Roast on November 7 has been CANCELLED.
The WRYC rental calendar for 2020 should wrap up with a total of 6 rentals for 2020. This is a far cry from the typical 20-23 rentals per year. With several of the 2020 rentals moving to 2021 the 2021 calendar is filling up. WRYC is a wonderful spot for life’s celebrations.
Layne Brown, Manager
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Winding down
Fall is upon us and that means beautiful foliage cooler temps and sadly a slowing down of our time on the water. All things considered, we have had a great season of sailing and fellowship, and I am beyond proud to be a member of a Club where so much camaraderie is shown during challenging times. We still have a couple opportunities to get together before year end, namely a long overdue Club work day and our much anticipated annual Oyster Roast. Please consider coming out for both! I look forward to seeing you all in the near future.
Jonathan Matthews
Commodore
2020 Sailing Season Eases to a Close
To all who made the 2020 sailing season at the WRYC a success, thank you. It goes without saying that there were many challenges to face this year. However, thanks to some outside the box thinking and wonderful support from the Board and membership, the Youth Sailing Program, the Governor’s Cup, and the Sunday Sailing Series all took place this year! Soon it will be time for the boats to be tucked away for the winter. Those that asked about getting out on boats this year, there is still a few more weeks. Get in touch and we’ll try to work something out. We’re still looking to divest a couple keel boats. If anyone wants a deal on a fixer-upper, let me know. This off season, as always, there will be plenty of work to do on the keel boats. We’re also looking to pick up a skiff for the sailing programs. Please let me know if you are willing/able to help out with boat maintenance this off season. Thanks again to all!
Regards,
Scott
Fall Work Day - 10/24/20
Buildings & Grounds will be having a Work Day on October 24th starting at 9:00 AM. Please mark your calendar. Many hands make for light work and an early lunch, which, will be provided by the Club! If you can spare an hour, or two or three or more…your help will be greatly appreciated! More details to follow.
Upcoming Fall Events
Fall is in the air. Sadly due to COVID the board decided to cancel this year’s Oktoberfest. However, the ever popular Oyster Roast is still scheduled for Saturday, November 7, mark you calendars.
A Work Day has been added to the WRYC calendar. PLEASE come out and help spruce up the Club grounds and deep clean the interior as you are able.
Moving into Fall on the Ware!
Happy Fall, everyone!
We made it through an unusual summer, and topped it off with a big combination event, our Labor Day/Flag Raising/Fourth of July/ Derby Day Social!!! We had a relatively large turn-out (60 plus), wonderful fireworks ( thank you, Jane) and good times catching up with WRYC friends!
There are discussions underway now about plans for our very popular, annual Oyster Roast- scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7th. Traditionally, this has involved various homemade clam chowders, grilled hot dogs with all the fixings and delicious oysters, roasted ‘out back’.
It has been usually held, starting with social hour at 5pm, then dinner at 6pm. Tickets have been $25 per adult, $10 per child, ages 6-12, and free to ages 6 and under, BYOB, or mixers have been available as well as beer and wine for purchase.
Right now, this is in the planning stage, so we will let you know more specifics later! With Covid numbers rising, and flu season upon us, precautions will be taken to ensure safety for all as much as we are able.
In the meantime, pencil in the Oyster Roast on your calendar, and enjoy the beauty of the coming Fall days!
