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The pollutants that coal plants are scrubbing from their smokestacks are finding their way into water instead.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
D20 Fall Conference
The George and Cmdr. Wayne really know how to party.
Stop back and get the scuttlebutt, and don't forget to mark your calendars for the next General Meeting on the 1st. All members should attend.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Gary Jobson's Acceptance Speech
Gary has put something important to say. Take a moment and see what we can take away from this great sailor.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Unbelievable.
Sometimes we ask why, and the only response is why not. This boat gives me just that feeling, why not indeed.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Ethanol Legislation Update
Ethanol Legislation Update as discussed at the National Boating Federation Fall Meeting, reported by Fred W. Poppe
On Monday, 14 Sept, legislation was introduced in the Senate, S. 1666, The Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Act of 2009, to protect marine engines from the problems caused by ethanol blends in gasoline. Under the Clean Air Act the sale of mid-level ethanol is prohibited, but the ethanol industry has petitioned the EPA for a waiver to enable them to sell E15 gasoline. S. 1666 will require the EPA’s Science Advisory Board study the compatibility of such fuels with current engines. According to Trade Only, the study would also include comprehensive analysis of available independent scientific evidence on the compatibly of mid-level ethanol fuels with the emission requirements of the Clean Air Act and the operability of engines.
In addition, the ethanol industry is attempting to amend the Interior Department’s annual appropriations bill currently moving through the Senate to either authorize mid-level ethanol legislatively or potentially deny funding to the EPA if it does not grant the waiver request for E15. NBF has joined our coalition partners in a letter to the Senate opposing any such amendment to the Interior Department’s appropriations bill. The Coalition’s letter was sent to Senator Collins and Senator Cardin. Forty-Six organizations, in addition to the NBF, signed this letter!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
CYA Inter Yacht Club Dinghy Challenge - 2009
CYA Inter Yacht Club Dinghy Challenge - 2009
Sunday October 25, 2009
Burnham Park Yacht Club, Chicago
Event Chairman:
Don Waller/Dick O’Connell
Rules:
The regatta will be governed by the ISAF racing rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 and the prescriptions of US Sailing. Sailing instructions will be distributed at the skippers meeting.
Eligibility:
Any regular member of a CYA affiliated yacht club or
their crew are eligible to compete. Each competitor must
be at least 21 years old by the date of competition.
Boats:
420s provided by Burnham Park YC. (420s are a two person boat with both main and jib)
Each team must bring a yacht club burgee to affix to the shroud of the boat so they can be identified at the finish.
Rotation:
If reasonably practical, boats will be rotated between pairs of races and teams may be xchanged with another skipper/crew from the same club.
Registration:
Call Don Waller (312)-446-5386)/ Dick O’Connell (630) 627-1073 by 2200 Wednesday, October 21 or email to: r.oconnell@sbcglobal.net
Schedule:
- 0930 Registration begins
- 1000 Skippers Meeting
- 1100 First Race begins
- 1630 No race may start after this time
More Information-
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
51st Annual Yachting Ball
Requests the Honor of Your Presence at the
51st Annual Yachting Ball
Saturday the Fourteenth of November, Two Thousand Nine
Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel
Crystal Ballroom
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL
Cocktails at Six O'clock (cash bar)
Dinner Seating at Seven O'clock
Yachting Formal - Black Tie Optional
RSVP by October 25th.
$89.00 per person before October 20th, 2009
$100.00 per person after October 20th, 2009
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