Your ABYC Member's Only Newsletter
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From The Commodore's Desk
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Dear Members,
Another week, and more changes from all levels of government to help bring this epidemic under control. Those impacting ABYC are:
- 5-person gathering limit for non-essential business. We are very fortunate that the heavy work to prepare for our new docks has been completed, and we are able to respect this limit, and all our government's rules, requests, and guidelines as we proceed ONLY with urgent construction projects at the club.
- By order of the city, the Parks department has closed the parking lot outside our club. Those going to the club MUST:
- have an ABYC sticker on your window and/or have your membership card with you, and be prepared to show either or both if a bylaw enforcement officer questions your intent. Be very clear (and we suggest polite) that you are going through the parking lot directly to the club and will be parking your car on club property while working on a project to prepare for high water.
- drive up to the barrier, move it aside, drive through, and REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY. You will need to repeat the process as you leave the club.
- Respect for these instructions is crucial, as if we fail to do so, we may find the barriers locked, which will make it much harder for those members who need to get there to do so
- Members are strongly asked to REFRAIN FROM COMING TO THE CLUB at this time unless it is to work on board-approved projects. A reminder, clubhouse and washrooms are closed. To ensure our boats are surviving the spring, our club manager will walk around at least once a week, and advise of any issues.
At this very difficult time for so many people, we must ensure that our club
follows not only the letter of the rules, but the spirit
. Sailing is our recreation and sport, not our livelihood.
We all want to get our boats prepared, and some of us have lots of extra time to get it done. As we noted in last week's news, we will ensure there is a
FULL TWO WEEKS notice before any boat is launched
. We've been asked "when will launch be?" The answer is, it depends ... on when we are allowed to gather in larger numbers, and when the "stay home" guidance is softened.
The board met just before this edition went out, to progress contingency plans for launch, as well as
review spending and budgets to ensure that we remain fiscally responsible
during this period of uncertainty. It was noted that a couple of members have asked: "If we see launch delayed, will we get a fees rebate?"
The club is us, and we are the club,
and we are non-profit! We have no forecast of the impact of COVID-19 on
our
club, and until we do, we can make no comment on potential fee changes.
Thank you all again for
your patience and support for YOUR club
in this challenging time.
Paul Brennan
Commodore
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Senior Vice Commodore Report
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As Commodore Brennan indicated, the club house is closed to the members at this time, including the washrooms. Volunteers participating in Board approved work have been briefed on Social Distancing and best safety practices to get the necessary work accomplished.
The health and safety of our members and staff is paramount: our core administration staff is working from home as much as possible and are present at the club only when absolutely necessary. Members who would normally drop off payments are asked to mail their cheque or send an e-transfer. Please contact Lidia to make arrangements as required:
Lidia Tudor
, Office Administrator
While this is a difficult time, membership still continues to grow and we welcomed two new senior associates in March, as well as several associates and received applications for the co-op keelboat program: we are looking forward to meeting them as soon as it is safe to do so!
Our staff has been exceptional in riding this wave, and we want all our members to know that all our full time staff will remain fully employed while we are closed so not only can they keep operations running, but are ready to return full time to the work force once the storm is over.
Yanick Landry
Senior Vice-Commodore
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As I write this I am looking at the weather forecast for the coming week - some sunshine and warmer temperatures, which would have been perfect for working on the boat. But alas, that's not going to happen; I will be staying home. There will be time to do the work later once physical distancing and crowd size restrictions have done their job. To ease the pangs of separation from Kokanee, I am thinking of building a little shrinkwrap tent, complete with beer cooler, on the back porch.
I am also looking at our club racing calendar. Once we get our boats launched, we will need some time to get masts up and rig, and maybe even go for a shakedown sail before the first race. Since launch is being postponed, the racing program has to slip as well. We will run the Harbourmaster's Hat the first weekend after we get the boats in the water but the George Coyles Tune-up, the South Wall cruise, and the first week of Tuesday/Thursday racing will be cancelled. And we have reluctantly concluded that the ABYC Regatta just won't work on May 23 and 24. For now it's postponed, not cancelled; we are looking at possibilities for running the regatta in the fall.
The clubhouse closure will also impact onshore racing events in the first half of May. We have to postpone the Learn to Sail and Co-op Open House, Racing Crew Bank night, and PHRF Measurement Evening. We will look for new dates when we know we can reopen the clubhouse.
Dave Steenbergen
Rear Commodore
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VC Marine Services Report
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Our High Water Plan is in place and we are working to the best of our capabilities under the current circumstances to get everything ready. Electrical on the docks has been addressed and the new White wall deck frame is in place.
Alternate plans for launch are underway so that when we get through this situation we are ready to launch boats ASAP.
In the meantime we want to keep the groups of people at the club to the guidelines as set out by the city. Therefore, Work Parties are cancelled and we ask members NOT to come down to assist unless they have been specifically asked by one of the Project Leaders. If you would like to help, please contact me directly.
Chris Pappas
Vice-Commodore Marine Services
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VC Member Services Report
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I just wanted to provide you with an update on the status of where we are at with Club activities.
We are currently doing everything possible to work within current government guidelines to keep staff and members safe during this situation. All social events at the club until May 15 are being postponed. Restaurant operations will remain closed until such time that we are given the go ahead to resume operations. We will be doing everything we can to take care of our food and beverage staff during this period of transition.
Once the current government restrictions have been lifted, we will relaunch operations as quickly and in the safest way possible.
Our approach to handling the minimum billing will be reviewed and addressed and announced, as soon as we have a better picture on how the current situation is evolving.
Stay healthy and practice social distancing.
Heinz Gebers
Vice-Commodore Member Services
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Progress is still continuing with regard to the replacement of Red Dock.
The old Red Dock has been completely removed with much of the materials re-purposed to permanently raise White Wall boardwalk above high water levels.
Delivery, launching and installation of the New Red Dock can still proceed as planned over the next several weeks.
Gerald Hamers
Vice-Commodore Planning
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Member Application Posting
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Proposed Associate Members:
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First Posted: March 23, 2020
Doran Avivi
Amir M Rezaei
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ABYC Members Booking Calendars
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Do you want to host a private party or corporate function in the clubhouse, at Bay Belle Point or book the ABYC boardroom? As an ABYC Member, you can!
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ABYC is maintained in a park-like setting, providing year round sailing and social activities for adults and children in an environment conducive to the development of life long friendships.
ABYC is a community built on ...
- Civility, respect and friendship
- Good sportsmanship in all forms of sailing
- Individual contribution and cooperation
- Pride in the club, facilities, members and staff, and individual property
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