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NOVEMBER
JIB SHEET DECEMBER
2020
January 8th & 9th 2021
Hotel Accommodations:
Best Western
6011 Milan Road
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
To make a reservation copy this link
http://www.bestwestern.com/en_Us/book/hotel.36154.html?groupld=Y88Gf1K8
For questions contact Vice Commodore Jeff Berquist
Email: Jeffberquist1@gmail.com, pibyc2022@pibyc.org
Mobile: 419-656-1028
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TODAY!
COMMODORE’S BRIEFING
Cool winds prevail and it is scary to think we are in the final stretch of 2020. While writing
this article I am reflecting on an amazing season which feels too early to end. I am missing
burger night, cocktails on the patio and everyone already. Living on the island gives another
perspective to life, slower, quieter with all the amazing fall colors and island traditions. The
PIBYC staff has done an amazing job cleaning the club and putting everything to bed for what
I hope will not be a long winter. This year has been a trial, more than anyone could have
expected, and our staff, with CC leading the way, were spectacular!
It is a humbling feeling to be writing this as your 2021 Commodore. I appreciate everyone’s
support, words of encouragement and yes even the comments and suggestions on how things are or should be
going. My one resounding feeling is this is OUR club, and everyone plays a part in making this an amazing place.
The Change of Watch was beautiful, fun, and very special. Thank you, Brian, for all your work, Amy for the lovely
decorations. CC, Barb, Dave and all the staff for the food, drinks and making everything go so smoothly.
As we enter a new year, I encourage everyone to read the Jib Sheet, look for the weekly emails and come support
the club! Events to look forward to include:
• I-LYA Fall meeting - check their website for details. The meeting is being held in Westlake
and is always a fun event.
• Winter Doldrums – Please join us for dinner and hear ideas for the 2021 season.
• Visit to Buckeye Lake Yacht Club February 27, 2021
Happy holidays to all and a very happy new year!
Marcia Ashley – Commodore
VICE-COMMODORE’S CORNER
The lights are turned off and the staff has done all the cleaning, it is a sad time. Looking
forward to the Winter Doldrums which will be in Sandusky, Ohio this year at the Best Western
Plus, 6011 Milan Rd. Dinner will be at the Sandusky Yacht Club, a short 10 minute drive from
the hotel. The price will be $50.00 total for Lake Erie surf and turf buffet, prime rib, yellow
perch, herb roasted chicken, vegetable, and a vegetable pasta. We will have the Sandusky Yacht
Club’s famous bread pudding for dessert.
We are working on a few fund raisers for ideas for the 2021 season. A Night at the Races and
Rolling Raffle which Connie Miller has generously been helping us design and implement.
I want to thank Brian Leonard for a great year. Marcia and Al, words do not sufficiently express my gratitude for
your help. Before we see each other again, be safe and stay healthy.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Jeff Berquist – Vice-Commodore
REAR COMMODORE
What an interesting summer. Things sure were different, but the PIBYC was definitely a
safe harbor during the storm and we had a lot of good times in spite of all the new rules. I am
very honored to serve as Rear Commodore this year and appreciate all of the support and
encouragement of so many members. To those who I have not yet met, I look forward to
making your acquaintance and having great times together this summer.
Details on the Winter Doldrums can be found on the front page. I look forward to seeing
all of you there. Another winter event that we are working on for 2021 is a “cruise out” to the
Buckeye Lake Yacht Club. So many BLYC members enjoy visiting our club in the summer and
they want to return the hospitality and host us February 27, 2021. Whether you are “cruising”
down from the north or already reside in the Columbus area (as a number of members do) it is sure to be a good
time. Details to follow, please check your weekly updates.
I look forward to this new opportunity and hope to see you at the Winter Doldrums
Steve Harris – Rear Commodore
SAIL FLEET CAPTAIN
Good Day All,
On Sept 25 – 27 Bob Everson and I journeyed down to the Ocean Springs Yacht Club for
the Formula Wave National Championships and three days of racing. We had a nice turnout
for a Covid year of 30 boats. Friday was a light air day and racing ended early when the wind
totally quit after 3 races. Saturday dawned with little wind and racing was delayed until a
heavy breeze finally came up mid-afternoon and we got in 4 races to make an acceptable
championship. After the two days Bob was in second place and I was in first by 8 points. With
that lead I didn’t really need to race on Sunday. Sure enough, mother nature intervened and
Sunday there was no wind to start the day. We postponed till 11 am and with no wind in
sight, the fleet voted to cancel the days racing since many people had a long way to go to get home. Nevada, South
Carolina, Minnesota, Ohio. Of course, as soon as we all start loading up our boats, the wind comes up to tease
us. I would have loved to race on Sunday but at the Awards ceremony, Bob being last year’s champ awarded me
the National Championship Trophy for 2020. My second, Bob kept his second place after winning last year.
Again, a dominate result for Put-in-Bay Yacht Club.
The trophy has already been returned to its place of honor on the fireplace mantel in our club house. That is
the happy ending for this crazy year! Time to put away the boats (and dock), wait for some snow, and go skiing!
PS: Thanks to Steve Snyder, his son, and board members that helped get the last of the dock risers stored away
for the winter.
Doug Seib – Sail Fleet Captain
POWER FLEET CAPTAIN
I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Robert (Bob) Myers, I am your new Power
Fleet Captain taking over for Tom Priesman. My wife Marge and I have been in boating for over
30 years and members of PIBYC for 5 years. We will do our best to plan and execute exciting and
fun cruise outs for the 2021 boating season. The 2020 boating season is now in our memories. The
last cruise out for the year was great. Tom and Kathy hosted a wine tasting party at the club with
great food and company. To top off that on Saturday the group had a rib cookout at the
Miller Marina Pavilion with a campfire on the pier away from any boats. Thank you Deb, Jim and
Scott for providing a great place to have it. There was plenty of food and
socializing in the great outdoors, Tom and Kathy you did a great job. Marge and I
were at the Change of Watch ceremony but after both events a lot of people met
at the club and socialized until last call. First Mate Marge and I are starting to
plan the 2021 cruise out schedule. We have one date at this time and that is the
North Channel Yacht Club the week of July 18. We will plan on having a cruise
out every month starting in May some events may be tentative due to the corona
virus but we would like to present it in January. If anyone has suggestions on
places to go and things to do please contact me at rmyers214@gmail.com. I was
told that this is the last Jib Sheet before the holidays so Marge and I would like to
wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday season.
Bob & Marge Myers – Power Fleet Captain & First Mate
OFFICE CLIPS
Well that’s a wrap on the 2020 season! I was thinking back to this time last
year, and who would have thought 2020 could have been as crazy as it was. But
we made it through. We stayed healthy. We hope all of our members’ loved ones
have stayed healthy. But now it is time to head into the winter months; those
cold quiet winter months. As I write this, our staff is working on cleaning up the
clubhouse and property and putting her down for a nice winter nap. We will
anxiously await April and May when the hustle and bustle will begin again. A
huge thank you to all of our staff members: Dave, Terri, Lois, Bob, Lucas, Katie,
Sean, Nora, Grace and Kris who truly helped make this season a success.
I also must make a shout out to my fellow manager, Barb Chrysler for all of her hard work managing this club.
She has taught me so much, and I loved working side by side with her. She will be retiring from managing PIBYC
next year, but we hope to see her enjoying “the other side” and visiting us for a drink or dinner and relaxing!
I am looking forward to reconnecting with our members at the Winter Doldrums in January. Thank you for a
great year. Happy Holidays!
Barb Chrysler – Executive Manager
PIBYC Clubhouse Rental CC Wisniewski – Clubhouse Manager
Are you planning a wedding reception, reunion, or
other private party on Put-in-Bay?
The clubhouse is available for rental to members
and non-members subject to availability.
Contact CC Wisniewski for information and pricing.
Email: manager@pibyc.org
AUXILIARY NEWS
It is hard to believe the 2020 season is over. It was a different summer, but we all made the
very best of it, and the Yacht Club activity was one of the bright points. The Change of Watch
was a wonderful event, and I was privileged to be sworn in as this year’s President of the
Put-in-Bay Yacht Club Auxiliary. I’m honored to carry on the club traditions established by
generations before me, including my Mom, Linda Frederick, and my grandmother, Gerda
Crowe.
I’d like to thank C.C. Zerbey for her Auxiliary leadership, and all she did and continues to
do for the Club. I’d also like to sincerely welcome the 2021 Auxiliary Board, including Vice
President Krista Calfee, Secretary Sue Fegen and Treasurer Suzanne McFeaters. Together, we
look forward to a fun-filled 2021 season. We are working hard to get our Ship’s Store and new PIBYC
merchandise online in time for your holiday gifts – stay tuned for a special announcement!
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and we look forward to next season.
Christy Bykowski – Auxiliary President
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Dear Members,
This is our last issue of the 2020 season. Special jolly holiday thanks to Scott Beam and Marilyn
Paselsky for their support. I must thank Scott Beam for all of his assistance, for showing me the
ropes and for sticking with me over the years. This will be Scott’s last issue and I am grateful for
his help. Please send photos of the events you attend or stop me and ask me to take your photo. If
you are someone who submits articles or you would like to share a photo please email
Amycshamrock@yahoo.com or PIBYCJibSheet@pibyc.org. Happy holidays and a safe and healthy
New Year!
Amy Catherine Schulte – Editor
Building Fund Contributions
As you renew your membership for 2021 please consider a generous contribution to the club’s Building Fund. We
have all enjoyed the many improvements to the club over the past few years: the upgraded kitchen which allowed
for vastly improved food service, the expanded patio that allowed for appropriate social distancing this year and
will accommodate already purchased additional patio furniture in 2021, and we can not forget the risers on the
main and dinghy docks that allowed us all to keep our feet dry. All those improvements were funded from
operating income from the club and the Auxiliary. But the club did not have a surplus in 2020 so further
improvements will depend upon our ability to raise funds. Let’s keep our club’s positive momentum by
contributing generously to the Building Fund.
Membership Survey
The Membership Committee is looking to build upon our current successes. We will be sending a survey out prior to
next season to get your feedback and ideas for improvements you feel will benefit PIBYC. So Please be on the lookout
in the near future. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
Scott Owens, PIBYC Trustee Membership Chair
We had a wonderful evening sampling local wines from Heinemans Winery and the
Put-in-Bay Winery. Thank you Dave McNew and staff for your culinary pairings.
Thank you CC Wisniewski for your assistance in putting the evening together.
Thank you all for attending this event and for all of your support.
Tom and Kathy Priesman
That evening Jeff Berquist donned his edible orchid
enhancing his hairstyle. Marcia Ashley’s wine
preferences matured to include a red wine. Put-in-
Bay Winery’s Valentines Chocolate Wine was the
evenings sweet and delicious finale. If you have not
sampled chocolate wine, be sure to give it a try.
The Darkening of the PIBYC Cupola Congratulations and best wishes to Barbara
“Just as the light in the ever-watchful tower shines to Chrysler. Thank you for your many years of service.
guide us safely, so must we sail to different shores for the Barb was presented with the I-LYA Commodore
winter. Until springtime when we all return, faithful Award by I-LYA Commodore Steve Hyder
and true as we always are to celebrate another and Lady Pam.
wonderful season.”
-Sean William Koltiska Enjoy retirement Barb!
The Put-in-Bay Yacht Club
P.O. Box 51
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456-0051
(419) 285-4505 www.pibyc.org
FIRST CLASS MAIL
PIBYC 2020 OFFICERS 2020 PIBYC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Commodore — Marcia K. Ashley* James P. Hildebrandt*
Vice Commodore — Jeffrey S. Berquist* G. Scott Owens*
Rear Commodore — Steven G. Harris* Andrew Scott*
Immediate Past Commodore — Brian D. Leonard* Jeffrey A. Toth*
Power Fleet Captain — Robert Myers Douglas Seib*
Sail Fleet Captain — Douglas Seib Michelle Taylor*
Fleet Chaplain – Candace Carr Baker
Fleet Surgeon – Donald E. Harris
Membership Secretary — James R. Dettmer
Recording Secretary - Constance S. Miller
Treasurer — Raymond M. Arth
Historian — Robert Bahney Jr.
Auxiliary President — Christy Bykowski
Auxiliary Vice President — Krista B. Calfee
Auxiliary Secretary — Susan D. Fegan
Auxiliary Treasurer — Suzanne Mcfeaters *voting members
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