Week 4 Recap and Look Ahead

July 29, 2024

DON'T MISS OUR DINNER DANCE ON AUGUST 17

Back by popular demand, we'll be hosting our annual dinner dance outside the SLYC clubhouse!

Date: Saturday, August 17, starting at 5pm

Timing:

• Appetizers: 5-6pm
• Dinner (choice of steak, chicken or fish): 6-8pm
• Dancing (with DJ): 8-10pm
• Fun: all evening!

Details:

• Must be 19 years or older to participate.
• No cash at the door — you must purchase a ticket in advance (see link below).
• Tickets are $45 (ages 19 - 29) and $85 (ages 30+); you may also purchase a dance-only ticket for $25.
• Please bring your own beverages (BYOB).
• Bring your own plates and cutlery.
• Optional: you may also bring your own table/table cloth, flowers, flameless candles, etc.
• Appetizers, main course (including corn, bun, baked potato and salads) and dessert are all included in the ticket price.

We are looking for volunteers to bring a large salad (Caesar, Kale, Greek, Garden, other) and/or a large appetizer, as well as help for set-up and clean up. For more details and to sign up, click here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EADA72CA7F49-50250386-slyc#/

Click below to purchase your tickets (through CourtReserve):

Dinner Dance (30+) Ticket

Dinner Dance (19-29) Ticket

Dance Only (19+)

SLYC GOLF TOURNEY AFTER-PARTY AND SILENT AUCTION

It's almost time for the SLYC Golf Tournament at Wildfire and there are still multiple ways for you to get in on one of the most fun days of the summer:

1. We're still looking for tournament sponsors! There are five levels to choose from: Gold ($2,500), Silver ($1,000), Bronze ($500), White ($250-$500) and Sponsor (under $250). All donations are tax deductible and receipts will be provided. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Charlie at slycinfo@gmail.com or call (705) 772-6716 anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm on weekdays.
2. Join us for dinner (if you're not playing in the tourney) or stay for dinner (if you're playing). Evenings on the Wildfire terrace are beautiful, and even more so with SLYC friends! Dinner is $85 per person (plus tax) and will be buffet style; menu items will include herb-roasted chicken, planko-crusted perch, pasta primavera, lemon-roasted potatoes and vegetable medley. Dinner starts at approximately 6:30pm, and there will be a cash bar. Book your spot at the after-party dinner now: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Events/Details/9930/H36R5Q49930385?resId=24108135
3. Donate an item to our Silent Auction. We're seeking sports tickets and experiences or anything that may be attractive. Please contact Richard Tattersall at richard@heathbridge.com or (416) 892-3905; or email Charlie at slycinfo@gmail.com or drop by the tennis hut.

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Hope to see you on August 6 at Wildfire Golf Club!

RACQUETS UPDATE

The action on the courts was as hot as the weather during a sizzling Week 4.

And it was a big weekend on the tennis tournament front! Congratulations to the following champions and finalists:

• Women's Doubles "A": Olivia Dembroski and Jody Scotchmer (runners-up: Anikka Foster and Ellie Reid)
• Women's Doubles "B": Danielle Heine and Carys Quennec (runners-up: Alexandra Baird and Jeanne Medland)
• Under 16 Girls Singles: Anna Jacobs (runner up: Addison Hubbs)
• Under 16 Boys Singles: Chris Reid (runner up: Johnny Bart)
• Under 16 Boys Doubles: Chris and Thomas Reid (runners up: Freddie Brooks-Hill and Jasper Craig)
• Under 12 Girls Singles: Ali DiPasquale (runner up: Bella Hertz)



Tournament action continues this week, including the Women's Singles tournament on August 2 and 4, so come on out to cheer on the competitors!

Breaking tennis news: We've just opened up some additional slots this week for private lessons, so if you've been waiting for some professional instruction to take your game to the next level, here's your chance! On a related note, a friendly reminder of our lesson-booking policy, which is that each member can only book one weekday private per week (and an additional one on weekends).

Women's Doubles "A" finalists (L-R): Jody Scotchmer, Olivia Dembroski, Anikka Foster and Ellie Reid

Women's Doubles "B" finalists (L-R): Jeanne Medland, Carys Quennec, Danielle Heine and Alexandra Baird

Boys U16 finalists Johnny Bart (L) and Chris Reid (R) pose with Ass't Head Pro, Ben Rush

Girls U12 finalists Bella Hertz and Ali DiPasquale

And we haven't forgotten about all you pickle-ballers! Registration is now open for the Mixed Doubles tourney (August 17), and Men's and Women's Doubles (August 18). Need a partner? Dave Ramsey will find you one! Email Dave at dsramsay@rogers.com

As always, full details on all clinics, lessons and events are accessible and bookable via CourtReserve

Other programming notes and reminders for the week(s) ahead:

• The deadline to register for the Mixed Doubles tennis tournament is 12pm on Wednesday, July 31 (tournament runs August 10-11)
• The theme for Women's Drills on Thursday, August 1 is "I'm in My Tennis Era"

Need gear? Visit the SLYC tennis hut to purchase pickleball and tennis balls, dampeners, grips and junior tennis racquets! 

Need to get in touch? Call us at the tennis hut (705-772-6716) during weekday hours (9am-4pm) or email slycinfo@gmail.com

See you on the courts!

Alex Brooks-Hill & Jody Scotchmer

Co-Directors, Tennis and Pickleball

JUNIOR SAILING UPDATE

Week 4 has wrapped and it was a gorgeous summer week — not as much wind as we might have liked, but beautiful nonetheless.

The highlight of Week 4 was the annual Sailors' Banquet. A big shout-out goes to the sailors of Juniper House for winning this year’s House Cup! And a hearty round of applause to the sailors of Confucius House for finishing a close second. The next big award was for Commodore King and Queen, which actually went to two Queens this year for excellent weekly racing — congratulations to Maisy Barrett and Lauren Avery for being this year's Commodore royalty!

Another big week of programming ahead and also a sailors' breakfast Wednesday morning (ask your instructors for more details).

Happy sailing!

Dave Anderson

Director, Junior Sailing

WEEKEND RACING UPDATE

Sailing conditions have been challenging with too little wind over the past few weeks.The Weekend Race Committee crew have done a good job.

With 12 boats out on July 14 for the Jonathan Allen Memorial, there were three races: Nick O’Dwyer won in his Laser Radial, Doug Smith and Andrew Hauth placed second in the Flying Scot and Kevin Reid placed third in his Laser Radial.

On July 21, Tam Matthews won the Ken Slater Memorial in a Laser with John Heine second in a Catboat and Jenny Beatty placed third in a Catboat. The Cruising Race Around Big Island was postponed with no wind and will be raced at a later date.

Coming up this weekend is the Laser and 420 Race Day on August 3, with the Brooks-Hill Trophy race on August 4. The following weekend is the Annual Catboat Regatta with no other races scheduled that weekend.

See you on the water!

Tam Matthews

Weekend Racing Director

REMINDER: JUNIPER ISLAND IS A NO-WAKE ZONE

This is to remind members that the waters around the Yacht Club are a no-wake zone and the legal speed limit is 10 km/h.

Wake erodes the shoreline, causes moored boats to bang together and causes unnecessary wear and tear on our expensive docks.

Safe and responsible boating is a club priority and members are asked to respect the regulations in place around Juniper Island and surrounding waters. 

Please review these important rules with your family and guests.  

Thank you and safe boating!

NOMINATIONS WELCOME FOR SLYC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

July 7, 2024

To All Stony Lake Yacht Club Members:

SLYC is recruiting volunteer board members. 

We strongly encourage interested members, including our new members and those with young families, to contact us to find out more. 

The SLYC Board of Directors has constituted the Nominating Committee charged with presenting a slate of directors to be approved at the 2024 AGM to be held at 9:30am on Saturday, August 17:

Committee Chair: Greg Plant

Director: Michele Macpherson

Director: David Newton

Non-Director Member: Kelly Wells                       

Non-Director Member: David Offierski

The Nominating Committee welcomes nominations to the Board from membership. The Board can have up to sixteen Directors and selected nominees will be appointed to specific directorships by the Board. Those not selected will be considered for future roles on the Board.

Our Nominations Process is available on request.

Please forward nominations (self-nominations included) by July 31, 2024 to Greg Plant slyccommodore1@gmail.com, Michele Macpherson michele2100@gmail.com, David Newton dcnewton60@gmail.com, Kelly Wells kellyintoronto@hotmail.com or David Offierski doffierski@gmail.com

Respectfully,

Board of Directors

Stony Lake Yacht Club

REVISED START TIME FOR SLYC AGM

Notice of the SLYC Annual General Meeting

The Stony Lake Yacht Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, August 17, 2024 beginning at 9:30AM EDT upstairs in the SLYC Clubhouse and on Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85800481726?pwd=aHa6ijDxbkaOLxwrxbzAba1FEYInVF.1

Matters for the meeting will include:

• Approval of the Minutes of the 2023 AGM;
• Election of the Commodore and Directors;
• Approval of Financial Statements for the past year;
• Updates on sailing programs, tennis programs and property/infrastructure.

Beckie Bart

Secretary

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

A few key dates to note for the months ahead:

• August 1: Wing Night on Juniper!
• August 2, 4: Women's Singles tennis tournament
• August 6: SLYC Golf Tournament at Wildfire
• August 9-11: Mixed Doubles tennis tournament
• August 17: SLYC AGM and Weekend Racing awards (9:30am)
• August 17: Dinner Dance at the Clubhouse (evening)
• August 17-18: Pickleball tournament

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NEED HELP?

If you run into any issues or have questions about any of our programs or events, please email us at slycinfo@gmail.com