All boat owners - motor or sail - and invited to participate in a Sail Past of the Silver Islet community in honor of Silver Islet's 150th Anniversary on Sunday, July 22, 2018!
The skippers meeting will be held at 10:00 am on the Silver Islet dock.
You may recall that last summer, the TBYC Executive undertook a survey of club members and relevant stakeholders as the first step in developing a strategic plan for the Club. Since that time an Ad Hoc Committee of TBYC Executive and club members has been working to put together a draft strategic plan using the survey results, input from a focus group and other relevant sources of information.
With profound sadness we share the news of Wayne Hurley's passing on March 26. A long-time TBYC member, former Membership Director, avid cruiser and racer, Wayne was a kind friend to many members of the TBYC. He will be dearly missed.
It is with great sadness we share the news of the passing of Barbara Heald, wife of Jim Heald. We offer our deepest condolences with Jim, the Heald family, and their friends. A long-time TBYC member, Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of Barbara's life will be held Saturday, March 17, at 11:00am, at the Kakabeka Legion: 4556 Highway 17, Kakabeka Falls.
Thunder Bay Yacht Club is planning to host a World Sailing Approved Offshore Personal Survival Course April 7 and 8 of 2018. This two-day course has great value for all boaters: cruising and racing sailors, power boat cruisers, and fisherman.
As we draw together to close off the year, I would like to take this opportunity as your newly elected Commodore to wish you and your family the best of the season.
It is at this time of year that we reflect on our past activities and achievements and begin planning for the upcoming year.
Last night the Executive Board met for the first time to start to get ready for the 2018 boating season. There is already some exciting prospect being discussed as we strive to build, promote and encourage recreational boating on Lake Superior, the grandest of all lakes!
Congratulations to former TBYC Secretary Paul Morralee's on his election to Commodore! All the best wishes in leading the TBYC over the next term.
Also, welcome, and congratulations, to the TBYC Executive Board's new members:
Tyson Derouard: Bulletin Lesley Dell: Secretary Shannon Whale: Social
Finally, the board says farewell to Todd Sicliano as he leaves his post as Past Commodore. The club thanks him for his years of service on the executive.
According to the TBYC constitution notices of motion that may affect the TBYC constitution itself must be presented to TBYC membership 30 days prior to the AGM. The 2017 AGM is scheduled for November 30, 2017.
Any TBYC member may present a motion for consideration. The following three motions are generally supported by the TBYC Board and have specifically been presented by the movers and seconders mentioned.
Close of Navigation Dryland Regatta party tickets are available now!
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 Prince Arthur Hotel - Provincial Room Music by: Tourist Bureau Symposium: 5:30pm
Tickets: $40 each Dinner choices: Chicken, roast beef, vegetarian Tickets available at: Dulux Paints (next to MacDonald's on Memorial), Barewood Furniture, or Kathleen (call or text: 629-0439)
TBYC price for rooms at Prince Arthur, if you'd like to overnight on Nov. 18: $89 + taxes (tell them you're with the TBYC banquet).
The TBYC is currently in the process of developing a long term plan for the Club. As the first step, we are asking all members to please complete the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TBYC2017
U.S. Customs prefers to have all boats report to the closest dock to the Grand Portage Port of Entry since we no longer staff the office in Grand Marais, MN. The closest dock is the Grand Portage Marina, we understand most large sail boats won’t fit so the next dock would be located in Horse Shoe Bay between Big Bay and Chicago Bay in Hovland, MN.
The approximate GPS coordinates for Horse Shoe Bay are: Lat 47º 51.02 Lon 89º 56.09 (20.9 miles northeast of Grand Marais and 16.2 miles southwest of Grand Portage).
The TBYC Race Committee is seeking volunteers for TBYC Race Committee is looking for volunteers to staff the finish line for the 2017 International Race, which finishes in Thunder Bay this year. These volunteers make the International a special event for sailors all around Lake Superior, and is an opportunity to put our best foot forward as a club.
Heading into the height of the boating season, the TBYC and Gear Up For Outdoors have teamed up to offer all TBYC Members this special promotion!
From July 12 to July 31, 2017, TBYC Members pay NO TAX on all Mustang Survival flotation products (Mustang Inflatable (Hydrostatic/Automatic/Manual Inflatable), Mustang PFD or Mustang Jackets/Pants or Survival Suit)!
Not only that, all qualifying buyers are entered in a draw for the new Mustang Bluewater 30L Waterproof Gear Hauler - valued at $250.00!
It is with deep sadness we share that long-time TBYC member, Bert Blaauw, a Past Commodore (1998-1999) and founder of the SUNORA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6th, after a long battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Our deepest condolences to Pyteke and the family. He will be greatly missed.
