Calling all TBYC Members! The Annual On the Water Rendezvous is happening August 19 at Tee Harbour! The Rendezvous will begin at 10am until 4pm. The event will begin with the opportunity to explore the Provincial Park, have a lunch bbq and refreshments over the fire place on the beach at T-harbour and then in the afternoon visit Trowbridge Lighthouse operated by Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior from 1-3pm for visitors (weather dependent). If you have any questions please contact Paul Morralee, Secretary TBYC. http://tbyc.on.ca/events/rendezvous-at-tee-harbour

ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT! Until July 31, 2017, TBYC Members pay NO TAX on all Mustang Survival flotation products at Gear Up For Outdoors Ltd.- 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! Learn more at: http://tbyc.on.ca/news/gear-up-for-outdoors-offers-tbyc-summer-safety-special

The NOR, Crew List form, and Registration/Waiver form for the International Race are available on the website: http://tbyc.on.ca/racing/races/races/offshore-series/international

The 2017 SUNORA registration information is now available at http://tbyc.on.ca/SUNORA

The following Silver Islet Yacht Club courses have been added to the TBYC website calendar: SIYC Maritime Radio Course: Sat July 22 1700-2000; & Sun July 23 0800 to 1100 SIYC PCOC Course: Sat July 29 1300-1600 & 1700-2000 SIYC Youth PCOC (8-12): Sat Aug 12 100-1200; & 1300-1500 Courses are open to General Public

A notice to all boaters traveling south along the north shore from U.S. Customs: The 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). For a map and images of Horse Shoe Bay click on the following link: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/water_access/harbors/horseshoe_bay.html If anyone has any questions or concerns please call the Grand Portage Port of Entry at 218-475-2244 and ask for a supervisor.

Looking for a fun, low-intensity race intended for those interested in or just beginning keelboat racing? The On Deck Regatta is for you - and it's tomorrow (July 15)! Skippers' Meeting is at 11am on Pier 1, race starts at noon. The course will be determined at the Skippers' Meeting. The weather looks great, so grab some friends and family and come out to join in the fun! http://tbyc.on.ca/racing/races/on-deck-regatta

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. We're looking for pairs of two, working 4-hour shifts starting at midnight on Saturday, July 29 to noon on Sunday, July 30 (e.g.: midnight - 4am, 4am-8am, 8am-noon). Duties will include: record times of finishing boats, give directions to customs dock, distribute welcome package. If interested, please email BobVander Ploeg, RVanderPloeg@thunderbay.ca, or Kathleen, kmichalc@lakeheadu.ca.

Saving money while staying safe? That's the boater's dream! From July 12 to July 31, 2017, TBYC Members pay NO TAX on all Mustang Survival flotation products at Gear Up For Outdoors Ltd.- 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! Learn more at: http://tbyc.on.ca/news/gear-up-for-outdoors-offers-tbyc-summer-safety-special

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. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Friday July 14th, 2017 at 1:00pm in the Avila Centre (670 Reaume St.), with a reception to follow at the TBYC Mission Island clubhouse. More information can be found at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chroniclejournal/obituary.aspx?n=egbert-blaauw-bert&pid=186026519&fhid=31366

We're proud to share that last year's PHRF Lake Superior Championships raised $975 in support of PRO Kids! Congratulations to Andre St. Jacques and all the PHRF Champs volunteers for their hard work! Don't forget to sign your kids up for sailing camps this summer with Sail Thunder Bay - TBYC members get 10% off! Visit sailthunderbay.ca for more information.

Let's Ring In Summer 2017 Together! Race 5 of the On-Deck Wednesday Night Series takes place on this week on June 21, the Summer Solstice. Former TBYC Commodore Chris Bailey has made an excellent suggestion that we welcome the astronomical, if not the climatological, arrival of summer. Assuming nice weather, racing boats and other club members’ boats can after raft up on a couple of mooring balls after the race. All club members are invited to join the celebration. Bobsled will be there and race results will be announced on the water at the raft at approximately 10 pm. Specific instructions to proceed or defer to a better weather day will be will be announced by the Fleet Captain via VHF on Channel 72 post-race. http://tbyc.on.ca/news/lets-ring-in-summer-2017-together