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LCYC Temporary Dock Rules

Please observe "6 Foot Safe Distance" at all times on the docks. This may mean you and your party need to wait, or queue up, on the wooden ramp before going onto the docks. Respect others. If someone is
waiting on a dock-end, proceed onto the dock, but stay 6 feet from them at all times.

Clear the docks as quickly as possible, especially during busy periods. Do NOT monopolize the docks and/or sprawl out on the docks. Members and guests should not feel uncomfortable walking past your boat. Tie it up away from the main center sections. No long-term work on the docks is allowed.

Dinghy space is tight again this year. Dinghy size and rules will be strictly enforced. Dinghy slot assignments will be the same as last year—see the bulletin board outside the bathrooms. If you need a dinghy slot or you can relinquish your slot for this year, contact Michael Kerbaugh, docks chair, at mikerbaugh@gmail.com

Try not to touch other members’ dinghies. If you use a club dinghy, wipe down oars and equipment when entering and exiting. Bring appropriate cleaning materials with you.

Stay tuned for LCYC Covid Task Force Updates and Changes

Casual Singlehanded Dinghy Racing Coming to LCYC

Want to do some casual singlehanded dinghy racing at LCYC while social distancing? Email crew_match@lcyc.info. Indicate level of interest and type of boat you might sail. Open to all singlehanded boats. Some loaner boats might be available. Time and date TBD. If we get to the point of having a RC and scoring, we will use the Portsmouth handicapping system—PHRF for dinghies. Join us!

LCYC Racing Schedule Updates

To avoid sending out multiple email blasts and constantly having to amend the LCYC calendar and website, the Regatta Committee has decided to approach the 2020 season this way: No scheduled races will take place until the Regatta Committee Chair notifies the membership that racing is resuming. There will be a two-week notice for the resumption of racing. Please be sure to check your email and/or the LCYC website for communications about resuming racing.
For the complete list of all Lake Champlain races, with cancellations noted, go to:
https://lcyc.info/events/racing

Commodore's Update--May 16, 2020: Moving toward Normal

On Saturday May 16th, a small hand-picked crew led by docks chair Michael Kerbaugh installed the main dock and the junior sailing docks. All dock sections are in the water, but the water and utilities are not hooked up. Thank you Michael and all the members of the crew!
For the safety of volunteers working to complete water and electrical installations this coming week, the docks are closed and off limits until Friday, May 22. There is yellow caution tape across the top of the stairs as a reminder. If your boat is in and you need a temporary place for your dinghy, use the swim dock. The restrooms and house will remain closed, but we are working on that as well.
Meanwhile, for a nice distraction, check out the LCYC club store:
https://spark.adobe.com/page/UMSaHf60b9scX/
--Charlie VanWinkle, Commodore

Spring 2020 Binnacle Now Available

In this issue:
Info on workday cancellation
Committees adjust for changes
Winter get-togethers
New launch named

Click Here to View the Spring 2020 Binnacle

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Events

Wednesday A1 - CANCELLED
2020/05/27 - 18:10 to 21:00
Tea Kettle - CANCELLED
2020/05/30 - 10:30 to 16:00
New Member Orientation--CANCELLED
2020/05/30 - 17:00 to 18:00
Opening Cocktail Party--CANCELLED
2020/05/30 - 18:00 to 20:30
Etchells-Sportboat 1
2020/06/01 - 18:10 to 21:00
Wednesday A2
2020/06/03 - 18:10 to 21:00

Weather

Condition: Clear sky
Precipitation: 0
Pressure: 1020 hPa
Temperature: 22 °C / 71 °F
Wind direction: SSW (192°)
Wind speed: 7.8 knots
Club
Club

The Lake Champlain Yacht Club is a member-run yacht club located in a sheltered cove on the southwest shore of Shelburne Bay in Shelburne, Vermont, USA. We offer moorings, activities, and community for our members, most of whom own a sailboat or powerboat. The object of the Club is to promote and encourage boating and sailing on Lake Champlain, while emphasizing racing, cruising, and education, without financial gain. Please let us know if you are interested in membership!

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Cruising
Cruising

Lake Champlain offers some of the best freshwater cruising in North America. The beautiful scenery and charming lakeside destinations make it a great place to explore. LCYC organizes several rendezvous events during the sailing season. Spontaneous cruising events also materialize throughout the season. We have a number of scheduled events planned for the summer season. Cruisers are out and about just about every weekday and weekend throughout the summer.

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Junior Sailing

The 2020 LCYC Junior Sailing program has been canceled to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lake Champlain Yacht Club has an active junior sailing program, open to all children ages 8-17. We use Optimist prams and Flying Junior dinghies for instruction and racing. Full and half-day sessions are offered for all ability levels over an eight week period each summer. All of our Instructors are US Sailing certified and have extensive experience. We also have two race weeks during the summer, the Lake Champlain Champ Chase Regatta and we travel to Lake George for the Cheeseburger Regatta!

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Racing

Lake Champlain is a beautiful venue for sailboat racing, with excellent competition, friendly competitors, and great participation. LCYC features a summer-long Wednesday Night racing series, an Etchells/Sportboat series, and weekend races, several of which are part of the the Lake Champlain Championship Series. Our friends at Mallets Bay Boat Club, Royal Savage Yacht Club, and Valcour Sailing Club also offer great racing events around the lake. LCYC also hosts an annual Viper 640 Regatta.

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