BLYC Dock Talk - Bear Lake Yacht Club

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 Welcome to the 2021 boating season. This year commemorates fifty
 years of the Bear Lake Yacht Club. While so much has changed at
  Bear Lake during that time, so much remains the same. Looking
                   forward to the summer ahead!

A Word from Our 2021 Officers:
Commodore – Kraig Raines
“Samurai Run”

Hi all!
I am looking forward to this year, working with the club leadership to push the BLYC agenda
forward. There is quiet optimism that this summer may actually be approaching normal. We
may actually get to gather in groups, praise be.
Cindy Adams and Lisa Thompson have put together a strong schedule of events. Ben has put
together a racing schedule that will provide adequate opportunity to test skills against other
like-minded racers.
This marks the 50th year of the BLYC. We are putting together a weekend of activities to look
back at those people who have helped make it all possible for us today.
I look forward to this summer, it should be great.
Thanks to all who have contributed time and energy. It wouldn’t happen without you.

Kraig & Tami Raines

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Vice Commodore – Mark Thompson
“Segundo Amor”

Hello,
Looking forward to another awesome summer at Bear Lake!! I am especially excited about
getting outside and visiting with people in person. This should be a great year being a part of
the Yacht Club with all of the socials and the 50th year anniversary party. Not to mention a great
race schedule. Lisa and I have been members of the YC for around 11 years now and feel that
we are all family.
I will be moving slips this year and will welcome a friendly wave from everyone at the end of
the dock! See you soon.

Mark Thompson

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Secretary/Treasurer – Sean Branigan
“Shenanigans”

Death, taxes, and Sean as the BLYC Secretary/Treasurer; things you can count on. In all honesty,
I am looking forward to the upcoming 2021 boating season and celebrating 50 years of the Bear
Lake Yacht Club.

A couple of important reminders: Membership renewals are due March 31 st.

On the BLYC website you will find the membership application form that needs to be submitted
along with your dues. Just like last year, we have two options for renewing your membership.
You can print the form, fill it out, and mail it to me or you can utilize the online application form
on the website.

There are also two options to pay for your membership. You can mail me a check as in years
previous. We have also have the Venmo account for the BLYC under the name BLYC-Events and
will be accepting payments via this method as well.

We are going to distribute cards at the first party for those that submit their membership dues
and application on time. If you have a necessary requirement to get your card early, please
indicate so on the membership form or email me at blycevents@gmail.com and I will do my
best to accommodate and mail those cards out.

Please send all mailings to the below address:
Bear Lake Yacht Club
Attn: Sean Branigan
2144 East 2700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84109

Thanks, and looking forward to a great summer ahead. – Sean

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Social Chair – Cindy Adams

Ahoy Mates!
Welcome to the BLYC 50th anniversary year! As your Social Chair again this year, I can assure
you that we have some fun events planned as we hope to pull them all off! I look so forward to
getting back on the dock and seeing all of your smiling faces.
The officers and I have some great ideas as we need to make up for lost time from 2020. We
will have great food, live music, a 50th anniversary celebration with a trip down memory lane,
and a fun race schedule, just to name a few! The schedule is included in this newsletter below.
I will be reaching out to all of you soon to see if you would be interested in helping host or just
volunteer your time for one of the events. You can find me on CU North most weekends, or just
give me a call on my cell at 801-865-5602 or email me at sinder007@aol.com with any
questions, concerns, or ideas!
Best,
Cindy Adams

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Race Chair – Ben Towery
“Little Wing”

I am so excited to chair the race committee once again for 2021! We had some challenges in
2020 but we overcame and did so with great growth. We welcomed many new boats and
crews to the yacht club and we have several more new boats interested in racing this year.
This will be my 8th season of sailing at Bear Lake and I hope it to be the best yet. I crewed for
the Steffen’s from 2005-2007 and this will be my 5th season with my own boat, the mighty
Capri 25 Little Wing. I love Bear Lake! I’ve raced my bike around it, swam across it and love to
sail my boat on it.
My goals for racing always start with FUN! I want racing to be accessible and as worthwhile as
it can be for everyone. With the events planned for this year, we are trying to continue
managing the expectations and goals for all involved. With growth comes challenges and
opportunities. We’ll continue to introduce new sailors to racing and get others who haven’t
raced in a while to come back out while keeping the energy alive for the racing regulars. Above
all, sailboat racing is a social activity and the people we have involved with BLYC are some of
the best people I know.
You will most often find me accompanied at the lake by my wonderful wife Ericka who loves to
sail and our 12 year old daughter Mia loves to come up too. When I’m not sailing, I’m skiing in
the winter, riding my mountain bike, working on our old house and always tweaking Little
Wing. I can’t wait for summer!
Ben

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Power Boat Chair – VACANT
Our wonderful elected powerboat chair, Robert Chandler, had to step down from the position
for personal reasons. We are looking for any volunteers that would be willing to fill this position
this coming summer as we would love to host some events for the power boaters (or any and
all boaters that wants to participate regardless of motor size). Please email
blycevents@gmail.com if you would be willing to step in as powerboat chair this summer.

Past Commodore – Justin Lee
“Kneedeep”

OK…so 50 years ago, I was 9 years old & some “folks I knew” decided to start a yacht club.
We’ve come a long ways since that meeting in Logan Canyon! I’m sad to have learned that our
Past Commodore, “Sailor Frank” and his better half have permanently moved to warmer
climates. It will be sad to not have them welcoming people into the marina from their perch on
the end of the dock. We will miss them & hope they come up for a visit this summer. I have
been asked to “fill his shoes” this year and since I have some experience at this job…I guess I’ll
do it. I have also heard that we do not have a Powerboat Chairman, so if anyone wants the
job…we’re looking for volunteers!
It sounds like the officers have met and put together a tentative schedule for this upcoming
summer and we are hoping for better things to come. Let’s all work together to keep a great
thing going and hope to see you all soon at the lake!
Justin Lee

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                               Yacht Club Schedule of Events
 (This is subject to changes. Please consult www.blyc.net for the most accurate and up to date calendar
                                               of events)

May15th – Series Race #1

May 29th – Series Race #2

May 29th – Ice Breaker and Welcome Back Party

June 11th-13th – Sailfest

June 20th – Father’s Day Brunch & Jud Preston Memorial Race (after the Father’s Day Brunch)

June 26th – Series Race #3

July 10th – Summer Luau

August 14th – BLYC 50th Anniversary Party

August 21st – Annual Business Meeting

August 21st – Solo Race

September 4th – Monster Race

September 5th – Wine and Cheese Gala

September 18th – Series Race #4

October 2nd – Series Race #5

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