It’s the moment you all have been waiting for, time to sign up for the Beringer Bowl! Registration is online, so click here for all the info.  At the same time, you can purchase your tickets at $28 each for the Awards Party and BBQ on Saturday, at least that’s the plan. We’ll be changing up the menu this year, so you don’t want to miss out. Register to race now to make sure your boat’s name will be featured on the always lovely and quite stylish Beringer Bowl T-Shirts for 2013!

From Karen Tenenbaum, Beringer Bowl Chair

Volunteers for Spectator Patrol Boats (SPB) Needed

 I am heading up the recruiting and coordination of the Spectator Patrol Boats (SPB) for the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race on July 7^th.We need to recruit between 20 – 24 power boats to volunteer to assist in patrolling as well as controlling spectators away from the race path.  The basic requirements for this important task are the following:

1. VHF radio (2 would be ideal)  
2. Power boat 15’ - 30’
3. Willing to spend most of the day for this event
4. Team of two people on the boat (for safety reasons)
5. US Coast Guard-approved safety equipment
6. Willing to participate in a couple planning sessions to ensure success
7. Willing to participate in a dry run

Additionally it would be great if you have the following: (Although the below is important it is not a requirement)

1. Someone on board your boat that knows CPR
2. Someone on board that is an experienced sailor
3. A Hailer
4. Indicate if you are a member of USCG AUX
5. Willing to help set the marks prior to the race and pick them up at completion of the race.

Please contact me by email neligon04@comcast.net  or call me (617-797-0154) if you would like to volunteer to be a SPB team member for this great event.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and help.

Kind regards,

Michael Neligon BYC SPB Lead

The USCG is asking for public comments regarding the gong on Tinkers Rock Gong Buoy (LLNR 10410). In a recent issue of the Local Notice to Mariners: (http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lnms/lnm01192013.pdf) the US Coast Guard has asked all local mariners to comment on the potential removal of the gong from Tinkers Rock Gong Buoy. The Coast Guard regularly reviews the need for audio signals on aids to navigation and the Tinkers Rock Gong Buoy is currently scheduled to be reviewed and possibly replaced with a newer buoy. As part of that review and replacement process, the USCG is asking local mariners to comment on whether they see a continued need for an audible signal on this particular buoy. Unless the USCG receives a sufficient number of objections, they will be replacing the buoy at Tinkers Rock with one that has no more gong, i.e. no audible signal. This is the text from the Local Notice to Mariners:

MA-SALEM AND LYNN HARBORS-MARBLEHEAD CHANNEL

 

The Coast Guard is considering making the following change to this waterway; 

 

Tinkers Rock Gong Buoy TR (LLNR 10410): REMOVE gong and RENAME to Tinkers Rock Buoy TR (LLNR 10410). 

 

Interested Mariners are strongly encouraged to comment on this proposal in writing, either personally or through your organization. All comments will be carefully considered and are requested by 20 May 2013. To facilitate the process, refer to the Project Number 01-13-063 for easier identification. In addition to the address listed on the front cover, e-mails can be sent to mark.e.ferreira@uscg.mil and faxes to 617-223-8291.

Spring Meeting Thursday 5/23 7:00PM

All Regular and Life members of the Boston Yacht club are hereby notified that the Spring Meeting of the Boston Yacht Club will be held at the Marblehead Station at One Front Street Marblehead at 7:00 pm on Thursday May 23, 2013.

2013 BYC Vessel Registration Stickers

If you are a new BYC member and boat owner you must register your boat and receive a 2013 BYC vessel registration sticker prior to using the launch service.  

To register you must see either Ken Breen, Dockmaster or John Vigneron, Assistant Dockmaster.

Capt. Ken Breen, Dockmaster

Boston beckons....a fun start to start your boating!

The first BYC mini-cruise is slated for June 8 & 9 to our own beloved Boston. It's a short hop to Boston Harbor and a great way to get your boat in crusing shape for the summer. We will rendezvous at Charlestown's Constitution Marina. Plans in the works include a trip through the locks and up the scenic Charles River on Commodore Barnet's gorgeous boat, Nun Left. Later the gang will gather for a cocktail get-together before heading off to one of the many excellent restaurants nearby. We will provide lots of info on things to do nearby, restaurants, and even a bit of lore on the Boston Harbor islands.

Our two-step sign up couldn't be easier--Email Jennifer Flanagan (floplace@comcast.net) to let her know you are joining the fun. Then call Sebastian, the assistant dockmaster at Consitution Marina, for your slip and mention you are with the BYC mini-cruise (phone is 617/241-9640 and web site is http://www.constitutionmarina.com)

Labor Day Weekend Mini-Cruise to Crane’s Beach 8/30-9/2:

Anchor behind Crane’s Beach in picturesque Essex Bay. Enjoy one of the Northeast's most spectacular beaches and follow 5.5 miles of trails and boardwalks through a landscape of sand dunes and salt marsh. Take a walk along Crane’s Beach, paddleboard, swim or kayak in Essex Bay, take a dinghy ride in the rivers of Essex Bay, and at low tide venture out to dig for littleneck clams! More details to follow….Please RSVP if interested, or feel free to email me with any questions at hlburke@verizon.net. Happy Boating! –Heather and Scott Burke

Race Committee looking for Volunteers