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I-LYA 2020
Table of Contents
Administration Junior Sail Regatta
8 2020 Flag Officers 37 2020 Chairs & Committees
8–9 2020 Committees 39 Past Jr. Sail Regatta Chairs
41 2019 Participants
Flag Officers 42 2019 Results
3 From the Commodore 43 Past Winners
5 Meet the Commodore 44 2020 Traveler Series
7 Commodore’s Home Port 45 2019 U.S. Junior Championships
14 Yachtsman of the Year
Sail Regatta
14 Commodore’s Awards
15 Yacht Racing Union Trophy 49 2020 Schedule
80 From the Editor 51 2020 Chairs & Committees
52 2019 Race Results
Ladies Program 53 Perpetual & Memorial Trophies
10 Receptions 54 PHRF Boat of the Year
55 JAM Boat of the Year
Trustees
12 2020 Board of Trustees Junior Power Regatta
13 Trustees & Appointments 59 2020 Chairs & Committees
15 Honorary Regatta Chairman 61 2020 Schedule
62 2020 Regatta Contests
I-LYA History
65 2019 Results
17 Historically Speaking
21 Past Yachtsmen of the Year Recipients Power Regatta
23 Play Ball! A Short History of Bay Week Softball 69 2020 Schedule
27 About I-LYA 71 2020 Chairs & Committees
29 Past Commodores 72 2020 Regatta Contests
74 2019 Results
Final Voyage
77 Mid America Boating Skipper of the Year
24 Com. James D. Dupré 77 Past Winners of the Greeley Memorial Trophy
25 Com. Rolf Krotseng
26 Com. Daniel W. van Heeckeren Directories
78 O
fficers, Chairmen, Trustees, Past Commodores
The Inter-Lake Yachtsmen’s Fund
& Ladies
31 Trustees/Purpose 81 Clubs & Facilities
31 Centennial Donors 88 Advertisers
32 Bequests/Patrons/Donations
32 Life Members
33 Dollar Per Member Clubs
33 Membership Form
www.i-lya.org
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 1Congratulations I-LYA Commodore
Steve Hyder and Lady Pam!
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Remember that you had
2020
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to be a “Perfect 10”
before you could be
a Shining 20.
From the Perfect 10s
Enough Said!
Congratulations
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2 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020From the Commodore
Greetings from the Bridge! First let me start out by stating what an honor
and privilege it is to be the Commodore of I-LYA. When I was elected, I had
no idea what 2020 was going to bring. We put together our Boat Show plans
and kicked off 2020 on the road to great success. As we are all aware, the world
came to a screeching halt with the pandemic. We had to cancel our Spring
meeting and then we had to cancel what would have been the 65th year of
Junior Bay. Pam and I were really looking forward to that event. After the
tough decision to cancel, we turned our focus to this yearbook. I am sure you
can imagine the difficulty in obtaining sponsors and ads needed to publish the
yearbook as everything was closed and/or communication was delayed. To say
the least, 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year thus far.
What I have learned most about this organization is the spirit of not want-
ing to give up. The Board of Trustees, the Yachtsmen’s Fund, the Bridge, the
past commodores, and of course, this membership are stepping up and work-
ing tremendously hard to make the second half of 2020 the best it can be.
The Sailing Regatta is still on schedule to move forward on July 29 – August 1.
The Sail Committee is working extremely hard to make sure everyone has a
great time on the water while maintaining safe distancing on shore. The same
is happening with the Power Regatta scheduled for August 4 – 9. The Power Steve Hyder
Regatta committee is working non-stop to make sure the regatta is safe and 2020 I-LYA Commodore
everyone has a great time.
The Regattas will be held and we will practice all the safety recommenda-
tions from the CDC. We are boaters and we enjoy the greatest natural resource
that God has given us. The Regattas will allow us to take time away from this
crazy world, enjoy the camaraderie with one another, and see friends perhaps
not seen since last year. This is what the Regattas are about. I-LYA
The unbelievably dedicated people I have met throughout the three years I Event Dates
have served are humbling and they make our organization unstoppable. Each
year the Commodore recognizes just a few that stand out. This year Bruce
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Sattler was awarded 2020 Yachtsman of the Year. The 2020 Yacht Union Racing Cancelled Spring Meeting
Trophy went to Rear Commodore Mike Fishbaugh, and the 2020 Skipper of Cancelled Junior Bay Week
the Year is Brian Moyer. The 2020 Commodore’s Award was presented to
July 29–31 Deepwater Races
Leslie Hill. These recipients truly represent the hardworking dedication of all
our members. July 31– Aug. 2 Sail Regatta
This year I-LYA lost three wonderful ladies who dedicated their time and Aug. 4–9 Junior & Senior
energy to the continued success of our organization: 1981 Lady Kay Drake, Powerboat Regattas
1989 Lady Marilyn Krotseng, 1995 Lady Carol Mock. All of you will be deeply Dec. 11–12 Fall Meeting at
missed. Sail on in peace! the Sheraton Detroit
As we all know, there is no way anyone can go through their Commodore
Metro Airport
year alone and without the support of the perfect first mate. Lady Pam has
stood by me and has truly been my anchor and support throughout this very
tough year.
I hope to see all of you at this year’s regattas. Please enjoy the lake and stay
safe.
Very truly yours,
Steven M. Hyder
2020 Commodore
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 34 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020
Meet the Commodore
2020 Commodore Steve Hyder was born and raised
in Adrian, MI. Steve worked as an apprentice electri-
cian while going to high school and college. He attended
Eastern Michigan University and graduated with a bach-
elor’s degree in Public Law & Government and a minor in
Communications. After graduation, Steve changed direc-
tions and became an EMT. After several years of working
as an EMT, he decided to pursue his dream of becom-
ing an attorney and received his Juris Doctorate from
Thomas Cooley School of Law in 2006. Steve is a man of
many talents — electrician, paramedic, and attorney!
Steve became active on the water at an early age as he
loved fishing with his father. His family purchased a cot-
tage on Devil’s Lake, and this is where he could be found
every spring/summer weekend, always doing something
on the water including scuba diving. However, the lake Steve and Pam
fun did not stop in the summer, as Steve enjoyed snow-
mobiling on the frozen lake in the winter, too.
Steve has held a multitude of positions in boat clubs and boating organi-
zations. He became a member of Detroit Beach Boat Club in 2004, served
as Entertainment Chairman in 2007, eventually going through the chairs to
become Commodore in 2010. He then went on to serve for the Associated
Yacht Clubs as Nominating Committee member in 2011, Sergeant-at-Arms
in 2012, Rear Commodore (2013), Vice Commodore (2014), and was the
2015 AYC Commodore. In addition, Steve has served as AYC Ways & Means
chairman in 2017 and 2019. Steve is also a co-chairman of the 2021 AYC
Commodore’s Ball.
While Steve was serving DBBC and AYC, he became very involved in
I-LYA. He was, consecutively, the Power Regatta Secretary, Treasurer, Vice
Chairman, and then Chairman from 2009–2012. Steve has also served on the
Yachtsmen’s Fund and I-LYA Trustee Board. Steve is a Life Member of the
Yachtsmen’s Fund.
Steve met Lady Pam at one of the multiple boating functions they both
attend. Steve and Pam enjoy making lifelong friends from all around Lake
Erie. They both love Put-in-Bay and go every chance they can. Steve and Pam
joined Put-in-Bay Yacht Club (PIBYC) in 2018 and have made even more
friends since then.
In late August, Steve can be found on a football field every Friday evening
refereeing high school football. Yes, he has been knocked down a few times,
but loves the game!
Steve and Pam spend as much time as possible on the water where all their
worries float away. In off-boating season, they can be found attending mul-
tiple boating events representing DBBC, AYC, and I-LYA. Steve and Pam also
try to work in a vacation or two in the winter months to one of their favorite
vacation spots (always near or on the water).
Steve is honored to have been elected to the position of I-LYA Commodore
for 2020. Despite facing many challenges with our recent pandemic, he is
committed to leading this great organization.
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 56 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020
Detroit Beach Boat Club
Detroit Beach Boat Club was founded in 1939 by 32 men who all lived
within the Detroit Beach Association subdivision. A single dock, which was
home to a dozen boats, extended into Sandy Creek and the open waters of Lake
Erie. A small garage-sized building was the gathering place. Early years saw
little growth as the country was heavily focused on the war effort. Eventually,
however, as fuel became more plentiful, fishermen gave way to families who
enjoyed cruising on the lake and visiting neighboring clubs. Membership at
the time was limited to Detroit Beach residents, so DBBC remained a quiet
place where members enjoyed the “honor system” bar in the clubhouse and
gathered under the large elm tree that grew on the dike.
1949 saw the club’s first regatta in which hydroplanes raced out front on the
lagoon waters. They were quite popular and became a part of the annual regatta
until 1961 when interest in these little boats diminished and
the races were discontinued. To help fill the void, DBBC
hosted a water ski exhibition but logistical problems associ-
ated with the huge crowds it attracted prompted the switch
to the “Homecoming Steak Roast” format still used today. A
Luau was added earlier in the summer as another entertain-
ment option for members and the general public.
In 1965, membership expanded and an addition to the
building on the east and west ends was completed, using
mostly member volunteers. 1968 saw a unique construc-
tion project in which the center building was encased in a new two-story Detroit Beach Boat Club is proud
structure. The old section remained in use during this period of construction to be home port to many leaders.
and was not torn down until the new shell was complete.
1970 saw the DBBC burgee and its members appearing at more and more dis- I-LYA Commodores:
tant events. It was not unusual to see visiting boats outnumbering home vessels Byron Kosino (1985)
at our docks on a summer weekend. Record high lake levels and high winds in Allen Ashley (1999)
April 1973 brought water surging over the dike wall to flood the club building Steve Hyder (2020)
and grounds. The membership pulled together and again made the necessary
repairs. Improvements came yearly and it was not long before DBBC earned a AYC Past Commodores:
reputation as a friendly port due to its social events and wonderful amenities. Walt Firman (1954)
Declining interest and a changing neighborhood, along with the Vietnam War, Byron Kosino (1977)
took a toll on the membership in the early 70s. In 1975 membership was opened Allen Sander (1984)
to non-subdivision property owners and the club began to fill with new faces. Allen Ashley (1994)
The new members helped make more improvements to the docks and clubhouse Jim McDevitt (2003)
which in turn attracted even more members. Steve Hyder (2015)
In 1984, the year after the Michigan DNR dredged Sandy Creek to maintain
access to Sterling State Park, DBBC added a second-floor deck and bar facil-
ity followed by a large pavilion, playground, expanded parking lots and in
1989, a new dike. Improvements to existing structures and docks continued detroitbeachboatclub.com
over the next twenty years, but the volunteers really got busy after 2010 when
members approved the purchase of all the property, including the previously
leased clubhouse land. The second-floor deck was renovated in 2015 along
with replacement of the patio below it and in 2017, a complete renovation of
the first-floor bar and hall area was completed. The top of the new bar which
is three times bigger than the previous one was done in concrete with blue
and white dye representing the lake we love. The future of DBBC is a bright
one and our opportunities are limitless. There is no doubt why DBBC is “The
Friendliest Club on Lake Erie.”.
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 72020 I-LYA Administration
Steve Hyder, DBBC
Bob Lang, WRYCC Commodore Mike Fishbaugh, SSC
Vice Commodore Rear Commodore
Head Fleet Captain Regatta Chairmen Entertainment Gail McKee, SSCC
Scott Sander, DBBC Jr. Sail Heidi Tigges, PIBYC Newsletter Michelle Weisbecker, DBBC
Fleet Captains Eric Osborne, EWYC Todd Tigges, PIBYC
Jr. S. Co-Chair Mike FitzGibbon, CYC Photographer John Bedford, PYC
Mark Balazy, GIYC Julie Osborne, EWYC
Rick Campbell, MBC Gary Proctor, RVYC Sail Chair Bill Pribe, NCYC Security TBD
Wendy Campbell, MBC Bruce Sattler, CWHYC Social Chair Connie Miller, PIBYC Shore Courtesy
Ed Cantu, LYC Kevin Stone, GLSBC Race Chair Doug Seib, PIBYC Com. Chris Amlin, SPBC
Grant Corrion, PIBYC Don Teczynski, DBBC Jr. Power R/C Bob Lang, WRYCC Com. Al Gebhardt, LCYC
Nate Edmunds, BVYC Bob Tiberia, SBC Jr. P. Vice-Chair Dawn Shoemaker, WRYCC Sponsorship Theresa Vanderford, DBBC
Dave Hensel, CCYC Josh Vail, ORYC Trophies Tom Thanasiu, JRSC
Power Dale Vanderford, DBBC
Larry Marter, TYC Chris Wright, SBC
Power Vice-Chair Lloyd Bogue, AYC Webmaster Com. Steve Harris, BLYC
Pam Marter, TYC Dianne Wright, SBC
Rich McKee, SSCC Dockmasters John Dalessandro, WYC Yearbook Marilyn Paselsky, PIBYC
Fleet Chaplain Com. Ed Payne, FYC
Fleet Surgeon Don Harris, BLYC
Shawn Darr, Rhonda Rich, Dawn Schaumburger, Mike Fishbaugh,
CCYC AYC WYC SSC
Treasurer Secretary Registrar Sail Registrar
8 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 20202020 Administration
Fleet Captains
Gail McKee, Com. Ed Payne, Don Harris,
SSCC FYC BLYC/PIBYC
Entertainment Fleet Chaplain Fleet Surgeon Scott Sander, DBBC Mark Balazy, GIYC Ed Cantu, LYC
Head Fleet Captain
Michelle Weisbecker, John Bedford, PYC Com. Chris Amlin,
DBBC Head SPBC
Grant Corrion, PIBYC Larry Marter, HVYC Rich McKee, SSCC
Newsletter Photographer Shore Courtesy
Com. Al Gebhardt, Theresa Vanderford, Tom Thanasiu,
LCYC DBBC JRSC Eric Osborne, EWYC Julie Osborne, EWYC Bruce Sattler, CWHYC
Shore Courtesy Sponsorship Trophies
Com. Steve Harris, Marilyn Paselsky, Kevin Stone, GLSBC Don Teczynski, DBBC Chris Wright, SBC
BLYC PIBYC
Website Yearbook
2020 Crew Not Shown:
Rick Campbell, MBC Gary Proctor, RVYC
Julie Aimes, Tammy Darr Texanita Sander Wendy Campbell, MBC Bob Tiberia, SBC
Sharon Amlin, Bob Harvey Evan Tigges Nate Edmunds, BVYC Josh Vail, ORYC
Marcia Ashley Terry Harvey Connie Vicary
Dave Hensel, CCYC Dianne Wright, SBC
Donna Crusi Jim McDevitt Jeff Vicary
Pam Marter, TYC
Linda McDevitt
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 9Ladies’ Program
Lady Pam Myers Lady Kara Smith
Lady Bobbi Lang
Commodore’s Lady Rear Commodore’s Lady
Vice Commodore’s Lady
Hyder
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Friday, August 7,
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Saturday, Augu 1200 –1330
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10 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020Ladies’ Program
Past Commodores’ Ladies—2019
(L to R): Marcia Ashley, Kathy Powers, Sharon Amlin, Cindy Johnson-Mintus, Kay Drake, Barb Shaffer, Marge Hansen,
Patty Krotseng, Nancy Stewart, Dar Burgoyne, Gail McKee, Bonnie Morton, and Donna Payne
Ladies’ Receptions
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 11Board of Trustees
Com. Allen Ashley, John Dalessandro, WYC Lloyd Bogue, AYC
PIBYC/DBBC President Vice President
Executive Secretary (2020) (2020)
John Bedford, Com. Arne Hansen, Scott Kneisel, Connie Miller
PYC JRSC BVYC PIBYC
(2020) (2021) (2022) (2022)
Bill Pribe, Bruce Sattler, Dale Vanderford
NCYC CWHYC DBBC
(2022) (2021) (2021)
12 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020Trustees & Appointments
Trustees are elected by the Association Delegates for three-year terms.
Appointments are made by the Trustees for one year, unless otherwise noted.
2020 President John Dalessandro, WYC 2021 Com. Arne Hansen, JRSC 2022 Scott Kneisel, BVYC
Vice President Lloyd Bogue, AYC Bruce Sattler, CWHYC Connie Miller, PIBYC
John Bedford, PYC Dale Vanderford, DBBC Bill Pribe, NCYC
Executive Secretary
Com. Allen Ashley, PIBYC/DBBC
Appointments
Admiralty Committee* I-LYA Marketing* Intersectional Racing *
Chairman Com. Steve Hyder, DBBC Publications/ I-LYA News/Social Media Chairman R/C Mike Fishbaugh, SSC
Com. Clay Mock, EWYC Editor Michelle Weisbecker, DBBC Area 1 Com. Duane Burgoyne, NCYC
Robert E. Pollack, NCYC Publisher R/C Mike Fishbaugh, SSC Area 2 R/C Mike Fishbaugh, SSC
Bert Tomen, BPYC Social Media Dale Vanderford, DBBC Area 3 Mike Vining, EWYC
Com. Steve Hyder, DBBC Area 4 Jim McBrier, EYC
Advisory Committee*
V/C Bob Lang, WRYCC Area 5 Todd Duffett, GIYC
Chairman Com. Mike Powers, MBC
Sponsorship Committee Area 6 Dave Spiers, EBC
Secretary Com. Cindy Johnson-
Co-Chairman Pat McIlwee, SSCC Area 7 Bob Sheppard, ACSA
Mintus, PCYC
Co-Chairman Teressa Vanderford, DBBC Area 1: Toledo–Port Clinton; Area 2: Port Clinton–
Auditing Committee* R/C Mike Fishbaugh, SSC Lorain; Area 3: Lorain–Fairport; Area 4: Fairport–
Chairman Com. Arne Hansen, JRSC Com. Steve Hyder, DBBC Buffalo; Area 5: Near North of Toledo; Area 6: Far
Alan Antoine, RVYC Com. Cindy Johnson- North of Toledo; Area 7: Inland Waters
Scott Kneisel, BVYC Mintus, PCYC
Jim McDevitt, DBBC Long Range Planning Committee
V/C Bob Lang, WRYCC Co-Chairman Phoebe Borman, PIBYC
Boat Show Coordinators Connie Miller, PIBYC Co-Chairman Bryan Huntley, SSC
R/C Mike Fishbaugh, SSC Bill Pribe, NCYC R/C Mike Fishbaugh, SSC
Com. Steve Hyder, DBBC Deb Schaefer, PIBYC Com. Steve Hyder, DBBC
V/C Bob Lang, WRYCC Webmaster V/C Bob Lang, WRYCC
Code of Regulations* Com. Steve Harris, BLYC John Popovich, SSCC
Chairman Com. Cindy Johnson- I-LYA Nominating Committee Measurers
Mintus, PCYC/PIBYC Chairman Com. Steve Harris, BLYC Power Boat Com. Jack Attkisson, PIBYC
Scott Kneisel, BVYC Todd Duffett, GIYC Sail Yacht Dave Ryan, MBC
Com. Clay Mock, EWYC Sharon Kneisel, BVYC
Larry Inguagiato, MBC Monument Committee
Com. Andy Krotseng, EWYC
Ron Soka, TYC Chairman John Dalessandro, WYC
Com. Mike Powers, MBC
Com. Chris Amlin, SPBC
Delegates to: Junior Activities Committee* Com. Allen Ashley, PIBYC/
Boating Association of Ohio I-LYA Junior Council DBBC
Com. Dennis Mintus, PCYC Chairman Kathy Allyn, MHYC Don Harris, BLYC
Alternate Com. Jack Attkisson, PIBYC Vice-Chairman CC Wisniewski, PIBYC Tom Thanasiu Jr., JRSC
National Boating Federation Eastern Rep. Tina Petrigan, VBC Perpetual Trophies
Com. Ed Payne, FYC Inland Rep. Kari Friedauer, HSC Chairman Tom Thanasiu Jr., JRSC
U.S. Sailing Association Western Rep. Lease Schock, SSC/NCYC Com. Allen Ashley, PIBYC/
R/C Mike Fishbaugh, SSC Com./Soc. Media Shilah Griffeth, HSC DBBC
Com. Steve Harris, BLYC Training/Edu. Jamie Jones, HSC Don Harris, BLYC
Alternate Bob Sheppard, ACSA Fleet Representatives
PIB Liaison Committee*
Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes C420 Kathy Vanderhorst, EWYC
Chairman Bryan Huntley, SSC
Matt Dubois, GIYC Laser Chris Carroll, CYC
Opti Terry McSweeney, EWYC
Com. Allen Ashley, PIBYC/
Historian Committee Thistle Tyler Parsons, PIBYC
DBBC
Chairman Tom Thanasiu Jr., JRSC Pat McIlwee, SSCC
Racing
John Greiner, NCYC Trav. Srs. Chair Jamie Jones, HSC Sail Yacht Appeals
Don Harris, BLYC I-LYA Jr. Champ. Heidi & Todd Tigges, PIBYC Matt Bounds, NCYC
US Ar. E Jr. Rep Jamie Jones, HSC Barbara Shaffer, JRSC
Scoring Brooks Almsquist, EWYC Mike Vining, EWYC
* Standing Committee per Code of Regulations Nancy Zangerle, EWYC
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 13Yachtsman of the Year
Bruce Sattler, Catawba West Harbor Yacht Club
Yachtsman of the Year was created to recognize one of (or sometimes sev-
eral of) the volunteers who freely donate their time, vacations, talents, exper-
tise, or even boats and equipment to ensure the continued success of yacht
racing competition and the I-LYA organization. One of the hardest decisions
for a Commodore is deciding who to honor with this award.
There are many people in this organization that dedicate time and energy
to the success of I-LYA. This year it is with great honor and privilege that
I award the 2020 I-LYA Yachtsman of the Year to 2019 GCBA Commander
Bruce Sattler. Bruce has been involved with I-LYA for many, many years.
He has served under several commodores as Fleet Captain and Power Boat
Chairman. He has served I-LYA as a Trustee and is often the “man to go
Congratulations, Bruce Sattler! to” when you need something. He doesn’t need a title, he doesn’t need to be
2020 I-LYA Yachtsman of the Year “asked,” he just sees a need, gets his hands dirty and gets the job done. I have
gotten to know Bruce over the years, and I don’t remember a time that he isn’t
doing something for the organization. He is always there whenever you need
someone. He works non-stop to make our regattas and this organization the
best they can be. He is the first to show up and the last to leave. THANK YOU,
Bruce, for all your years of dedication to I-LYA. I can not think of a better
recipient for this prestigious award. — 2020 I-LYA Commodore Steve Hyder
Commodore’s Awards
Leslie Hill, North Cape Yacht Club
It was my distinct honor and humbling privilege to award Leslie Hill of North
Cape Yacht Club the 2020 Commodore’s Award for I-LYA. It takes a dedicated
group of volunteers to run an event the size of I-LYA’s Junior Bay Week and
Leslie is a standout volunteer among many. She is one of those special people
who devote their time and energy and enthusiasm for the benefit of all. Leslie
shines because she always shares her knowledge with all the clubs and used her
position as Safety Chair to educate all the parents and sailors about how to make
our sport as safe as possible. As Safety Chair, she educated us about concussion
protocols, helmet use, and made the North Cape Safety Kits available for loan at
Junior Bay. She made safety a priority and we should all be thankful.
Leslie’s tireless efforts within I-LYA also included a stint as Junior Activities
I-LYA Commodore’s Award winner Leslie Chairman where she helped organize and schedule the very successful I-LYA
Hill with her children, Madeline and Joey Traveler Series. Under her leadership, efforts to balance training and racing
Lark. Both Madeline and Joey are past continued with MHYC hosting Junior Olympic Festivals with coaching clinics
recipients of individual sportsmanship and NCYC hosting Advanced Racing Seminars where Leslie also took on the
trophies at Junior Bay Week. task of feeding all the participants.
Whether coordinating safety boat assignments, preaching concussion
awareness, or manning the kitchen, Leslie brings 100% to every task she takes
on and we in I-LYA celebrate her achievements and say:
Thank you, Leslie, for everything you do!!!
14 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020I-LYA Honorary Regatta Chairman
The I-LYA Honorary Regatta Chairman is awarded to an individual who has displayed
his or her dedication over the years to I-LYA and our four regattas and who has consistently
cooperated and helped with the goals of I-LYA and our affiliates on and off the Island.
Tim Niese
Tim Niese first discovered Put-in-Bay in 1973 at the age of 16. It was at his
prompting that his father, Tipper Niese, took over management of the Island
General Store launching the beginning of the Niese family’s active participation
in the growth and development of the island community. Tim spent the next 2
decades earning a degree in Criminal Justice, raising a family and working for
the City of Sandusky Police Department. With his father an active business-
man on the island, the island was always in the back of his mind. As the island
became increasingly busy, he recognized that there was a shortage of modern
hotel accommodations. When he retired from SCPD, he decided to address
that shortage and built the Islander Inn. Two expansions and the acquisition
of Parker’s Inn, which was built where the old gas station used to be, gave him
a facility large enough to house all of the Junior Bay sailors and their chap-
erones—which he has done now for over two decades. In 2007, he built the
Niagara Event Center, which he allows I-LYA to use each year for banquets and
awards at reduced rates. He is truly a great friend and supporter of I-LYA. Tim
is also the force behind Bash at the Bay which has turned into a monster musi-
Tim Niese cal event at the end of each summer. Tim brings in civic groups, including the
I-LYA, to help with this event and raise money for their respective organizations.
Yacht Racing Union Trophy
Mike Fishbaugh, Sandusky Sailing Club
The Yacht Racing Union was the pre-curser to the present-day sailing
body of US Sailing. The trophy is awarded to a person who has gone above
and beyond to ensure the success of the I-LYA Sail Regatta.
There are so many people who work non-stop to make the Sail Regatta
a success year-in and year-out. However, there is one person who has been
extremely dedicated to this regatta over the years. He chaired the event in
2012 and 2013, he’s vice chaired it three times and has continued to support
this event as well as Deepwater in a variety of other roles. Congratulations to
2020 I-LYA Rear Commodore Mike Fishbaugh for everything you have done
for the Sail Regatta. I can’t think of anyone more deserving. — 2020 I-LYA
Commodore Steve Hyder
Congratulations, Mike Fishbaugh!
2020 I-LYA Yacht Racing Union Trophy
winner
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 15Toledo Yacht Club invites all
I-LYA club members to visit in 2020.
Full Service Marina and I-LYA Yacht Club
We welcome club cruises of any size to enjoy our facilities:
Deep Water Dockage Bar and Restaurant
Heated Pool Nearby Golf Children's Play Area
While you are here, visit the many nearby local attractions:
National Museum of the Great Lakes, Hollywood Casino,
Mud Hens Baseball, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Zoo.
3900 North Summit Street www.VermilionPowerBoats.com
www.toledoyachtclub.com
For information and reservations, contact our
Club Manager at 419 726-3485 x201
440-967-4100
Commodore Gregory R. Zenko
Vice Commodore Kevin T. Carroll
Rear Commodore Daniel J. Clevenger
Fleet Captain Michael Mansuetto
General Manager Marc Dallas
16 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020Historically Speaking
By Tom Thanasiu, Jolly Roger Sailing Club
I-LYA 125 Years Ago (1895) (Lakewood would merge
into Cleveland YC in 1908),
John E. Gunckel of
he sailed his 28' cutter
Toledo’s Ohio YC (soon
Unique into Vermilion
after to merge with
harbor and told his com-
Toledo YC) was I-LYA’s
panions it looked like a
Commodore in 1895.
good place to locate a fac-
Among the Commodore’s
tory… and that is what he
other claims to fame were
did. He sold his interest
the formation of the Old
in his Cleveland firm and
Newsboys Association
established F. W. Wakefield
in Toledo (which later
Brass Co. in Vermilion.
morphed into the Boys
Com. Fred W. Wakefield The Wakefield Brass Co.
and Girls Club of Toledo),
invented battery-operated
Com. John E. Gunckel as a passenger agent for the
running lights for small boats and an auto spotlight that
Lake Shore and Michigan
could be changed instantly into a red danger light, among
Southern Railroad line, and telling comical fishing sto-
other lighting fixtures. He bought a summer house on
ries. Harry C. Kendall of Detroit’s West End YC was
the lake from Miss Cora Thompson in August of 1905.
Vice Commodore and J. J. Gill of Sandusky YC was Rear
His home eventually became the Great Lakes Historical
Commodore. This same year Detroit YC joined I-LYA,
Society Museum (1953) and then the Inland Seas Maritime
becoming the 10th club in the organization.
Museum which housed quite a bit of I-LYA history until
At the spring meeting, the trustees adopted the
it fell into disrepair and closed. In 1912, F. W. Wakefield
Seawanhaka Rule, requiring remeasurement and reclas-
was president of the Vermilion chamber of commerce
sification of every boat. The regatta, held the week of
and elected mayor (twice). He was a founding member of
August 6th, at Put-in-Bay was a success but the complaints
Vermilion YC. He and his family were featured, along with
about the rules were loud and endless. The winners were
F. W.’s new 45' Matthews Tobermory, in Matthews Boat
Clytie of TYC in the special class, Marie-M of SYC in the
Co. advertisements which ran in the October 1914 Power
25 footers, Undine of PIBYC in the 30 footers, Puritana of
Boating and Motorboating Magazines. Tobermory, built
TYC in the 40' class, Sultana of TYC in the 46' class and
in Port Clinton, had one of the first diesel engines to be
Neva of CYC in the 56 footers.
installed in a pleasure boat on the Great Lakes.
Sultana, owned by Commodore E. D. Potter Jr., was
built under the old rules in 1894 to beat Neva, which she
did without effort. Puritana was “the ship of the year for
‘95.” She was built at Racine, WI, for Commodore S. O.
Richardson Jr. It was the first year for Priscilla in fresh water,
brought here by George H. Worthington of CYC after a
remodel from her efforts as an America’s Cup contender.
I-LYA 100 Years Ago (1920)
I-LYA’s 1920 Commodore Frederick William Wakefield
was a self-made man of his time. Born in Birmingham,
England in 1863, he emigrated to the United States in 1875
and moved to Cleveland. He worked in a wire mill at 16
and soon after learned the art of metalworking. In 1887, he
started working for C. A. Selzer & Co. Exporters dealing in
light fixtures, brass goods, and bric-a-brac. He eventually
left Selzer and started Gas Fixture and Brass Co. making
light fixtures for Standard Lighting Fixtures of Cleveland.
In 1905, at the age of 41 and as Commodore of Lakewood YC
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 17Historically Speaking
I-LYA 75 Years Ago (1945)
Commodore James A.
Beidler Jr. of Toledo
YC was in charge of
I-LYA’s 52 clubs in 1945.
Commodore Beidler
sailed frequently in the
early 1900s and was
Commodore of TYC in
1935. He owned five movie
theaters in the Toledo
area with his father James
Sr. and bought a 1929,
39' Matthews which he Com. James A. Beidler Jr., TYC
eventually replaced with
The 1920 I-LYA regatta was held (for the first and a cottage on Peach Point
only time) in Erie, Pennsylvania over July 11–17. It was at Put-in-Bay. He was PIBYC’s commodore in 1956 and
also the first dry regatta with prohibition finally kick- was active in both I-LYA and PIBYC for many years.
ing in with the ratification of the 18th Amendment and Serving with him were Lester R. Mylander of SYC as
the Volsted Act. The regatta began with a long-distance Vice Commodore, Edward W. Keifer of PHYC as Rear
powerboat race from Rocky River, Ohio to Erie, Pa. Held Commodore and I-LYA PC (1915) Harry C. Kendall of
under International Power Boat Union rules, prizes DYC as Secretary-Treasurer. Trustees were I-LYA PC
totaling $600 were divided among the first 10 boats Wilbur J. Wright of CYC, Arthur Summerlee of DYC and
finishing with a sterling trophy and flag to the winner. Lee Miller of PIBYC.
There was also a sailing distance race free-for-all from The Spring Meeting was held at the TYC and the meal
Rocky River to Erie with prizes totaling $150 and a ster- was roast muskrat. The regatta dates were August 5–8
ling trophy. Commodore Wakefield’s Tobermory was with 23 classes completing, the largest being the 8-Meters.
the flagship and the Commodore’s reception was held The Lightnings were popular newcomers to I-LYA racing
aboard Harry Parsons yacht, a 79' Matthews, Mahapa II. with the Stars, 30-Square Meters, Snipes, Interlakes, and
Along with the daily sail and powerboat racing, there K Cats also well represented.
were other sporting events—swimming, tennis, base- Visiting clubs played for the softball championship.
ball, tug-of-war, rope climbing, running, a boxing exhi- Buster Crabbe brought along his troupe of Olympic
bition and other field events. Novelty events included a champions to put on a water carnival in front of the I-LYA
night shirt race, mixed relay, wild goose chase, walking headquarters at PIBYC. There was a “Gay Nineties” bicy-
spar, canoe tilting, dingy and canoe races and water cle race for the Thundermug Trophy. The Ladies Cat Boat
polo. No entry fee was charged for any event, but dinner Races were on Monday the 6th with the first class at 3 p.m.
and dance tickets were $3 a plate, including the ball at on a 4.5 mile course. There was a bowling tournament
Erie YC. at the Colonial Pavilion the next day. The Commodore’s
Reception was informal and held at the Park Hotel
Tuesday evening.
For two of the three race days, 30 knot winds prevailed
but the races were still sailed. During starting line maneu-
vers several yachts became tangled. The new Thistle class
sailboat, designed, built and sailed by Sandy Douglass
from VBC swept the Universal Class. Andie Carnegie
of DYC won in the CK Class and George Harris of SYC
swept the Star Class in Ripple.
MaHaPa II
18 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020Historically Speaking
I-LYA 50 Years Ago (1970) I-LYA 25 Years Ago (1995)
Virl F. Berry of Forest After participating in its
City YC was Commodore activities for over 30 years,
of I-LYA with George L. Clay Mock 1980 PC of
Sackett of MHYC elected as MHYC took the helm of
Rear Commodore at 1969’s I-LYA. Clay began judg-
fall meeting at Detroit’s ing I-LYA races in the
Hotel Whittier. Arthur N. 1970s, was elected trustee
O’Hara of VBC continued in 1982, served on several
to Vice Commodore. The committees, filled in for
discussion at the spring Commodore Snodgrass at
and fall meetings at Hotel the Junior Championships
Pick-Carter in Cleveland in 1986, and continued
Com. Virl F. Berry, FCYC were centered around working that event for Com. Clay Mock, MHYC
Ohio’s proposed anti-pol- many years after. He was
lution laws. the Chief Judge for the Junior Championships from 1990–
I-LYA’s Junior Championship was held Monday July 1997, advancing the level of race management, judging and
27 through Friday the 31st with Arnold Bahr of Lake
th
training at the event. After his year leading I-LYA, Clay
County YC as chairman and Wm. “Scotty” Robertson of continued his stewardship of the Inter-Lake Yachtsmen’s
MHYC as vice. Entry fees were $50 for each team with Fund for many years, ensuring the Fund’s longevity.
an additional $28 per crew member to partially cover The 40th I-LYA Junior Race Week began on Sunday,
the cost of meals and housing. A team of four Juniors July 23d with Chris and Lin Bartel from MHYC as Chairs
was preferred. However, the actual races were sailed by a and Arne and Marge Hanson from Jolly Roger SC as Vice
skipper and two crew. The skipper, who was to be helms- Chairs. Filling up a busy Sunday was a racing clinic fol-
man during the entire series, was designated at the time lowed by the icebreaker dinner, meeting and group picture
of registration. The alternate crew could be used in any at Perry’s Monument. Four days of racing saw 104 sailors
of the races. Male crews and chaperones were housed at representing 16 clubs. The winners in the Championship
the Bayview Inn. The location of the evening meal was at Series were Charles Vanderhorst, Christine Synowiec and
the discretion of the chaperone. Junior girls were housed Taylor Robinson of Hoover YC (Sears/Thistle), Michael
in quarters separate from the boys. No junior sailor was Kaim and Stuart Lipp of MHYC (Bemis/JY-15), and Bill
permitted to drive an automobile on the island during Bolas of CYC (Smythe/Laser). The juniors were housed
race week. The winning Thistle of the seven-race series at the Arlington House, Park Hotel, Perry Holiday and
was from Erie YC, manned by 14 year old skipper Doug Pete’s Retreat and the awards banquet was held at Tippers.
Loesel and crew Clark Kuebler, Richard Esenberg, and The weekend Deepwater feeder races brought sailboats
Doug Russell. to Put-in-Bay and the I-LYA Regatta sailing started on
The traditional regatta attracted 186 sail yachts Monday July 31st with PC John Bureau of Perrysburg BC as
in 25 classes. Threatening weather and the loss of a PRO. The weekday racing continued through Wednesday.
course boat created an upset attitude in some classes. Top winners were: MORC Overall — InfraRed, Bryan
Commodore Frank Miller’s Cat’s Paw won the K Class. Huntley, SSC and PHRF Overall — Bullet, Jim Samson,
Walt Swindeman Jr’s Red-S from NCYC swept the cruis- SSC. Bullet also won the I-LYA Blue Gavel Trophy for
ing Class-B as did Lewis Wake’s White Elephant from Lake Erie Boat of the Year for the 3d consecutive year. This
Detroit in the Thistles. John Mueller of CYC won the year also marked the 60th year of the Interlake class rac-
Lightning class on Tickled Pink, and Cutty Shark, skip- ing at I-LYA. The sailboats cleared the docks by 11:00 a.m.
pered by Rick White of PIBYC, won the Shark Catamaran Thursday to make room for the Powerboat Regatta, arriv-
class. The only powerboat event was the Predicted Log for ing a half hour later.
the Greeley Trophy, won by Frank Stallings of SYC. The The I-LYA Powerboat Regatta began August 3d and
fall meeting, traditionally a stag affair, changed to co-ed ran through Sunday the 6th with 223 boats registered.
and the Yachtsman’s Ball, previously held at Put-in-Bay The Chairman was Howard Jones of Bay View YC. Roger
during the regatta, became a part of it. Viculis of Ford YC was the winner of both Predicted Log
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 19Historically Speaking
contests — the Greeley and I-LYA II — on Lady Katherine dinner, introductions and skits for the “Looney Toons”
but the Commodore’s Trophy went to John Thompson of trophies took place at the Niagara Conference Center.
Toledo YC on Dawler. In the softball game, the East beat The 155 participants, representing 17 different clubs and
the West 17 to 6 and Elba-Mar BC took home the Greatest organizations, took their traditional group photos at
Participation Award. The Junior Powerboat Navigation the pirate ship between the Islander and Grand Islander
Contest was won by Kristine Kopsky (15) of WWYC. hotels. First place winners from the three divisions were
1995 was also a year of sadness with the passing of 1964 Charlie Yingling, Daniel Burns, and Harris Bransch from
I-LYA Commodore Frank H. Miller of BLYC/PIBYC, 1994 CYC (Sears/Thistle), Colin Mackay and AJ Rush from
I-LYA Man of the Year Jim E. Crain of PIBYC, Dr. Dale NCYC (Bemis/420), and John Fisher from ISC (Smythe/
Walker of VBC/SSC/MBIYC, Jack B. Springer of SSC/ Laser). Long time volunteers Rob and Abby Ruhlman
SYC/CIC, and Joe LoPresti of PIBYC/MBIYC. On a hap- took home the “Thank You for Caring” Matt & Tracey
pier note, Paul Pheiffer was awarded I-LYA Man of the Year Davis Family trophy.
for his many years of dedicated service to the organization. The Powerboat regatta, chaired by John Bedford of
SSCC, began on Wednesday July 28th and ended Sunday
I-LYA 10 Years Ago (2010) August 1st. The top awards went to Gary Coles of EMBC
The Commodore of for both the Predicted Log (Greeley) and overall boat
I-LYA was John D. Stewart handling and weather contests (Commodore’s Trophy).
of West River Yacht and The Club Participation award went to WRYCC and the
Cruising Club. John was Club Volunteerism award went to SSCC.
drafted into the Army in The schedule for I-LYA’s 117th Sail Regatta sailing
May of 1967 and became changed from previous years. Following a slow decline
the post’s pre-eminent of sailboat participation, Sail Chairman Bob Sheppard
parachute packer — an (ACSA/LLYC) was instrumental in moving the regatta
art form for which hun- from weekday to weekend racing, a change that had been
dreds of members of the successful at several other regattas around the country.
82d Airborne are, to this The Deepwaters included races from Buffalo, Cleveland,
day, very thankful. After Detroit, Port Clinton, and Toledo throughout the week
Com. John D. Stewart, WRYCC the Army and several jobs, and the Bay Week races were held Friday through Sunday.
John decided he like being a This was also the 75th anniversary of the Interlake class
mixologist and a teller of tales. Practicing his trade at sev- racing at I-LYA. Started at Sandusky Sailing Club, and
eral Detroit area clubs led him to a job at Detroit Metro originally called the SC2 (Sandusky Sailing Club Class),
Airport and, in 1983, he became owner of the Double Eagle the Interlake was designed by naval architect Francis
Lounge in Romulus Heights — “A bar with pool tables and Sweisguth of Rochester, NY for the waters of Sandusky
he will take your money at both!” John married Nancy on Bay and Lake Erie and to be under 18 feet long. The rea-
December 31, 1985 and acquired two daughters by associa- son for the length restriction was because SSC had recently
tion. His first boat was a 34' cruiser named Bull Ship. He raised their dockage rates from 25 cents/ft. to 60 cents/ft.
and Nancy joined WRYCC in 1997. He was elected to the for boats over 18 feet. Five SC2s raced in the 1935 I-LYA
WRYCC board in 1999 becoming Commodore in 2002. regatta. By 1936, the class was renamed to Interlake. Top
He served on the I-LYA Powerboat committee from 2003 trophy winners at the 2010 sail regatta were Matt Dubois of
to 2006 and in 2005 was elected to the I-LYA trustees. His GIYC on Racer X — Blue Gavel/PHRF Boat of the Year &
Texas Hold’em tournaments at Michigan clubs were suc- the Mike Smith Trophy/PHRF Class Overall, Jim & Chris
cessful fund-raisers for his commodore year. Davis of NCYC on Orange Crate — Millennium Trophy/
The flagship for the 2010 regatta was John’s 41' Chris JAM Class Overall, Patrick Green of PIBYC on Black Cat
Craft Commander Lovely Lady. Commodores-in-waiting Racing — Parsons Trophy/Largest One-design Class/Hobie
were Fred Schroeder from CCYC and Mike Morton from Wave, and Bob Bradley of JRSC on Red Hot — McDermott
WYC. The 55th Junior regatta co-chairs were Matt & Sue Memorial Trophy/Largest Small Centerboard Fleet.
Dubois and Patti & Todd Duffett from Grosse Ile YC. The Yachtsmen of the Year award went to 2002 I-LYA
Junior Bay began on Sunday July 18th with registration, Com. Douglas Hogan and Lady Pearl (Swan Boat Club).
rigging, and inspection of boats at PIBYC. The juniors Notable losses this year were 1978 I-LYA Commodore
were housed at the Grand Islander Inn. The Icebreaker Norm Winkel and 1997 Yachtsman of the Year John Dent.
20 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020Past Recipients
Yachtsmen of the Year
1978 marked the beginning of a tradition that has been adopted by each administration since.
Commodore Norm Winkel determined that recognition should be given to the many volunteers
who freely donate their time, vacations, talents, expertise, and even boats and equipment to ensure
the continued success of yacht racing competition and the I-LYA organization. These special people
have earned the honor of being “Yachtsman of the Year.”
1978 William George Schwer*, SYC 1998 Richard “Moose” Avery, SBC 2014 Tom Thanasiu, JRSC
1979 Andrew M. Kennedy, Jr.*, MHYC 1999 Com. Frank Olech*, BPYC 2015 Ron & Kaye Soka, TYC/JRSC/
1980 Ernest B Hammer, CYC 2000 Com. Harold Christenson*, SSC MBIYC
1981 Harlo McNally*, PIBYC 2001 Com. Dave Shaffer*, NCYC 2016 Bob Lang, WRYCC
1982 Helen Davis*, CCYC 2002 Don Bartels, VBC 2017 Com. Steve Harris, BLYC
1983 Com. Al Mastics*, CYC 2003 Edwin* & Abigail* Skoch, PIBYC 2018 Lady Kay Drake*, PIBYC
1984 Art Kreger*, CCYC 2004 Al and Marcia Ashley, DBBC 2019 Com. Dennis Mintus, PCYC, AYC
1985 Com. Art O’Hara*, VBC 2005 John Thompson*, TYC 2020 Bruce Sattler, CWHYC
1986 John Borman*, PIBYC 2006 Com. William A. Heider, Sr.*
Com. Norm Winkel*, SSC & Lady Jan, CPYC
1987 Joe Chase*, WCYC Bryan Huntley, SSC
Gail McKee, SSCC
1988 Com. John* & Marilyn Bureau*,
PBC 2007 Ronald Spies, GIYC
1989 Stephen Strong, CYC 2008 Kris Miller, PIBYC
1990 David Walborn*, JRSC 2009 Com. Henry Webber*
& Lady Peggy, VBC
1991 Com. Alfred Gebhardt, LCYC
Com. Clay Mock, MHYC
1992 Com. Don* & Mary* Emery, EWYC Com. Byron Kosino*, RVYC
1993 Com. Fred & Nancy Weiss, WYC Lady Donna Payne, FYC
1994 Jim Crain*, PIBYC 2010 Com. Doug Hogan
1995 Paul Pfeiffer*, SYC & Lady Pearl, SBC
1996 Don Bartels, LYC 2011 Bob Sheppard, ACSA/SSC/LYC
Jim Mills, SYC 2012 Com. John Onacila*, BCBC
1997 John Dent*, RVYC 2013 Howard Pinkley*, ORYC
* Denotes Deceased
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22 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020Play Ball!
A Short History of Bay Week Softball
By Com. Douglas Hogan with input from I-LYA Historian Tom Thanasiu Jr.
Bay Week softball, as we now know it, began back in the early 70s when the
I-LYA Sail Regatta hosted over 300 sailboats. The bigger sailboats had larger
crews who spent a lot of time enjoying the party life of Put-in-Bay. Skippers felt
their crews were not capable of performing at their best after an afternoon and
evening of socializing. Thus, searching to find a good way for the young sailors to
blow off steam following a day of racing, it was suggested that they play softball.
To the best of our knowledge, it was Commodore Keith Davis of Cooley Canal
Yacht Club that enlisted some help from his home club and got Art Kreger and
Bill Martin to organize a softball tournament using Mother of Sorrow’s ball dia-
mond. At that time, with the big boats and large crews, there were enough play-
ers to hold softball games over three days. Games were held on Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday with accolades to the winners on Wednesday along with the racing
awards. The winner of the first softball tournament in 1976 was NCYC. U.S.
yacht clubs from Erie, PA. to Detroit, MI. as well as some Canadian clubs par- Art Kreger
ticipated. Credit for establishing the tournament goes out to Art Kreger and Bill
Martin from CCYC who were named the first I-LYA Sports Ashore Chairmen.
Art and Bill were assisted by Dave Horn from EMBC.
By the late 80s, Mike Bureau had succeeded Art Kreger as Sports Ashore
Chairman. As the size of the sail regatta diminished, the tournament grew
smaller and ultimately moved over to the Powerboat Regatta. When Doug
Hogan took over as Sports Ashore Chair in 1991, he tried a couple of things
to build the softball tournament, but nothing seemed to work until he chal-
lenged Rocco DiLillo from West Channel YC to an East vs. West softball game.
Doug Hogan was a Past Commodore of AYC (Associated Yacht Clubs) at the
time, so a game against the members of GCBA (Greater Cleveland Boating
Association) seemed like a great idea. Rocco accepted the challenge—loser
buys a keg of beer—and the game was scheduled for Tuesday during the
Powerboat Regatta. AYC won the first game and is still waiting for the keg!
The Bureau Family contributed a trophy which was then given to the annual
winner of the regatta softball game.
The softball game still continues today under new management. Dave Grey
from CPYC took over as the chairman for GCBA for a period of time and
was then replaced by Rich McKee Jr. who is still playing today. The Cousneau
Family took over from Doug Hogan as the AYC Softball Chairman. Doug
became the Softball Commissioner and home plate umpire with the three
I-LYA Commodores as base umpires. Doug retired in 2018 after many years of
great and happy memories.
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 23Final Voyage
Jim Dupré
James D. DuPré was born on June 25, 1941 and passed on July 17, 2019. Jim
was born and raised in Sylvania, Ohio. He was one of four brothers. Jim was
always an outdoor person. He loved fishing, hunting and most of all boating.
He and Betty joined River View Yacht Club in 1980. The membership was a
birthday present to Betty, but as Jim’s love of boating had began long before
that, it didn’t take long before they were both very involved in the club. In the
mid 80s Jim and Betty decided they would like to take part in I-LYA and never
missed a year after that. Jim held several offices at RVYC and in 1996 decided
it was time to be the Commodore. While holding that office he told his Bridge
Officers that he expected them to be at the I-LYA regatta that summer, as none
of them had ever attended, and they honored his wish. One of those officers
has never missed a year since. That officer being RVYC PC Al Antoine.
In 2002 while serving as one of Commodore Doug Hogan’s Fleet Captains,
Jim thought he would like to be even more involved in I-LYA and decided to
run for the office of trustee. He was elected to the position and that same year
he became the Commodore of River View for the second time. It was while
2007 Commodore serving as I-LYA trustee that he decided it was time for him to seek the postion
James D. DuPré of I-LYA Commodore. “Never a dull moment with this man,” was Betty’s say-
June 25, 1941 – July 17, 2019 ing. So in 2007, Jim became the Commodore of I-LYA. While going through
the chairs of I-LYA, he and ORYC PC Gary Ryan started the Junior Power
program and, thanks to this year’s Rear Commodore Bob Lang, it is doing
very well today.
“It was a pleasure and an honor to serve as your Commodore”
— Jim DuPré
24 Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020Final Voyage
Rolf Krotseng
The 96th Commodore of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association hailed From
Edgewater Yacht Club in Cleveland. An avid sailor who loved to be involved in
all aspects of the sport, he was particularly proud of his time dedicated to I-LYA.
Rolf and Marilyn joined Edgewater in 1969 and soon became immersed in
every aspect of the club and all that it had to offer. Racing their Flying Scot,
Witch Thimble, they traveled near and far. Their travels included such far off
destinations as Deep Creek, Maryland for the Nationals — it was all their Ford
Fairlane 500 could muster through the eastern hills of the US!
Back in Ohio, the trip of the sum-
mer was always to Put-in-Bay. Over
the years, their friends on the island
read like a who’s who. Their chil-
dren, Stephanie, Dave, Tom, and
Andy always had a “parent” watch-
ing over them no matter where they
went. From the first days staying at
the State Park to the present day, 1989 Commodore
they have always felt the welcome Rolf Krotseng
only Islanders could give. October 6, 1930 – November 9, 2019
Rolf encouraged the Association
to greater involvement in one design
racing. In the years leading up to the
1976 Olympics, I-LYA held “Spirit”
regattas at Sandusky attracting
sailing greats such as the Harken
Brothers and Olympic great Peter
Barrett to Lake Erie. One of the sto-
ries goes that Bill Bentsen of the US Olympic Committee was there to observe
the racing. Noticing a power boat with a bunch of “guys in whites,” he inquired
who they were. After hearing they were all Past Commodores, his response
was, “Do you mean to say you let Commodores run your race committee? At
our club we don’t even let them on the race course!”
Organizing events and individuals the likes of John and Phoebe Borman,
Jim Crane, and cadre of Commodores, Rolf immersed himself in volunteer-
ing his time to ensure that the regattas were as successful as possible. Later,
he would also serve as the President of the Yacht Racing Union of the Great
Lakes and organized several runnings of the Great Lakes Championship, a
match racing event. Many other organizations also benefitted from his time.
He served as Commodore of the Ohio Inter-Club Yachting Association, Rear
Commodore of MORC International,
Vice Commodore of MORC Station 14,
and as a United States Yacht Racing
Union Certified Race Officer.
Rolf and Marilyn gave every
ounce of their time to the Inter-Lake
Yachting Association. As memorial-
ized on cocktail napkins from his 1989
Commodore year stated, “Yachting
forever — yardwork whenever!”
Inter-Lake Yachting Association 2020 25Final Voyage
Daniel van Heeckeren
Commodore Daniel W. van Heeckeren served I-LYA as Commodore in 2003.
Born in Nootdorp, Netherlands in 1936, descendant of a Dutch royal family, Dan
held the title of Baron. After immigrating to the United States and becoming a
U.S. citizen in 1970, he was no longer eligible to use that title. “Dr. Dan” attended
Colby College in Waterville, Maine where he received his BA in physics, Harvard
Medical School, where he earned his MD, Yale-New Haven Hospital where he
was a Resident and then Chief Resident of Surgery, and Karolinska Institute in
Stockholm, Sweden as a Fellow in cardiothoracic surgery. Working in a number
of Cleveland area hospitals throughout his career, and as an Assistant Professor
at Case Western Reserve University, he saved thousands of lives and taught hun-
dreds of medical students surgical procedures and bedside manner, thus saving
many thousands more throughout his career. He and his wife, Doris, were well
known for their philanthropy — championing democracy, justice, and equal
rights for all, educating young people
in sailing & boating, and helping oth-
ers living with Parkinson’s disease,
2003 Commodore among many others. As members of
Dr. Daniel W. van Heeckeren Mentor Harbor Yachting Club, and
December 1, 1936 – June 9, 2020 later Edgewater Yacht Club, Dan &
Doris were very active in sailing on
Lake Erie, in I-LYA, and in US Sailing
as a National Judge and serving on
several committees.
Dan’s Commodore year, 2003,
was the Bicentennial of the State of
Ohio and also the 30th anniversary of
he and Doris joining Mentor Harbor
Yachting Club, their 40th wedding
anniversary (celebrated during the
regatta), and the 30th anniversary of the van Heeckerens sailing at I-LYA Bay
Week. In those years, his racing at the event was only interrupted twice – once
when the boat had run aground returning from Mackinac Island, and the pre-
vious year when his Vice Commodore duties necessitated him staying ashore.
Following his year as Commodore, Dan & Doris became the co-Chairs for
the I-LYA Junior Championships in 2004, chairing the event in 2005. The 2005
event attracted 176 junior sailors representing 24 I-LYA clubs – one of the larg-
est in the history of Junior Bay. Dr. Dan was a driving force behind the change
to the Club 420 as the doublehanded boat and the Laser Radial as the single-
handed boat for Junior Bay Week and the I-LYA Traveler Series - following
the rest of the nation at the time and helping to elevate the level of competi-
tion for Lake Erie area junior sailors. The van Heeckeren Family Trophy is
awarded annually to the winner of the Laser Radial Class at the I-LYA Junior
Championships.
He was a mentor to many of the leaders of I-LYA who followed him and
shared his love of the sport of sailing and racing on Lake Erie with friends
and family throughout his life. Even throughout his battle with Parkinson’s
disease, Dan remained as active in I-LYA as possible. Dr. Daniel W. van
Heeckeren passed away on June 9, 2020 in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
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