Welcome to the Chester Yacht Club
Chester Yacht Club (CYC) is a private sailing club situated on beautiful Mahone Bay with excellent access to the best sailing in Canada. CYC is host to Canada’s largest keelboat regatta, Chester Race Week, the much anticipated and highly regarded annual Opti Jam dinghy regatta, and is home to robust and internationally respected IOD and Bluenose fleets. Our objective is to encourage Club members to become more proficient in the personal management, maintenance and handling of their boats; to promote safety, proper navigation and seamanship; to provide social and instructional activities in the interests of all Club members and their guests; and to enhance the sport of sailing within our membership and community.
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CYC Members,
The note you’ve all been waiting for…The Capital Call
I am pleased to provide a progress update on our collective efforts around the Wharf and the Building restoration work.
Quite simply, much has been accomplished and our team has been extremely focused.
- We’ve confirmed that the service provider for the Wharf project will be Eagle Beach. This comes following significant due diligence and a constructive debate with respect to the path forward.
- The fundraising team has reached a considerable fundraising level of ~$ 350,000. Tax receipt support through the Municipality has certainly helped with this outreach to members.
- Several targeted donations have now positioned us to reduce the capital call amount for our single members so that the charge per member is now equal at $ 800.
Now a look at the numbers so that everyone has an appreciation of the challenges we’ve been working through over the past couple of months.
First, the Wharf and associated components:
- Costs are in the range of ~$ 600K, with an $ 80K contingency established in the event of issues or adjustments.
This is without question a significant project with a considerable price tag but necessary to maintain our wharf and the large role it plays for the club. As you all know, nothing these days comes cheap. The alternative of building a new wharf from the ground up is considerably more expensive, as we have shared previously.
Second, the Building:
- Work will not begin until the fall for two key reasons, the first being access to available contractors and second , in order to qualify for government grants no work can start until applications are submitted. We will be submitting formal grant requests in early 2025.
- We are earmarking $ 120K of the fundraising proceeds for the building repairs, and as has been stated in the past, this is the best estimate given that contractors are reluctant to commit until we are in a position to take shingles off and determine the state of the building condition.
As you can see the tremendous fundraising to date gets us a long way towards the overall cost however, it now comes down to you, our membership. We all need to do our collective part in this overall fundraising process.
The expected funds from the capital call should raise between $ 350-400K. We know this capital call is not popular but it is necessary. Through the success to date of the capital campaign, as stated above we are adjusting the Capital Call to a much fairer per / person charge. Hopefully this addresses concerns raised by many members over the past couple of months.
The Capital Call funds will first be prioritized towards the building repair costs as I know for many this is where your primary interest is. We are listening and we are trying to be responsive to your concerns.
The Capital Call is currently set at $1600 for couples/families and $800 for singles over 30. We will initiate the capital call in 2 parts; 50% now and the remainder in the new year depending on our fundraising levels to address the overall costs. Should continuing fundraising and grant application results position us to reduce the second half of the capital call we will do so.
You will receive an invoice from Kim for the Capital Call shortly and we encourage you to make payment through a cheque or e-transfers so that we can avoid the 3+% credit card bank charges. I know a few have already paid their capital call in full and we certainly appreciate this. It is important that we have the funds on hand to support payments to Eagle Beach.
Our broader fundraising efforts continue as they are critical to our overall success. If you have not been approached individually it is because a small group is working to connect across a broad membership. Please do not wait to be asked. I am available to discuss your donation and answer any questions. We would appreciate any additional help that can be offered at this time in support of this effort, paid as follows:
- Cheques can be made out to the Municipality of Chester. It is very important to memo Chester Yacht Club, and include your name and address for tax receipt information and sent to:
Municipality of Chester, 151 King Street, PO Box 369, Chester, Nova Scotia, B0J 1J0
- E-Transfers can be sent to [email protected] with a note stating this for Chester Yacht Club, plus your name and mailing address for the Tax Receipt.
Thank you for your patience and support.
Jennifer Chandler, CYC Commodore
2024 Top Skippers
Robinson Trophy
1         Steve Stairs                479                 Something’s Bruin
2         Olivia Mason              182                 Ghost
3         Stewart Creaser         68                   Adriatic
Spring Bluenose
1         Steve Stairs                479                 Something’s Bruin
2         Max Flinn                   85                   Rebel
3         Henry Demone          257                 Wahoo
Spring Series
1         Carl Davis                   500                 Jahmon
2         Chris Campbell          1096               Spice
3         Todd Wilson              229                 Falcon
McNabb Trophy
1         Peter Wickwire          13                   Storm
2         Terry Schnare            57                   Head Games
3         Carl Davis                   500                 Jahmon
Mahone Bay Opener 2024
1         Terry Schnare            57                   Head Games
2         Stephen Fitzgerald    79                   White Boat
3         Chris Campbell          1096               Spice
Legion Trophy
1         Peter Wickwire          13                   Storm
2         Chris Power                329                 Jaeger
3         Jay Nadelson             7                     Elida
Pearre Cup 2024
1         Henry Demone          257                 Wahoo
2         Steve Stairs                479                 Something’s Bruin
3         Darcy Young              46                   Lonestar
Sanye Cup 2024
1         Steve Stairs                479                 Something’s Bruin
2         Olivia Mason              182                 Ghost
3         Stewart Creaser         68                   Adriatic
Huntington Trophy
FFA
1         Chris Power                329                 Jaeger
2         Terry Schnare            57                   Head Games
3         Charles Walker      24                   Afterhours
IOD
1         Dave Mosher             12                   Coachman
2         Peter Wickwire     13                   Storm
3         Ted Murphy               11                   Restless
4th Class Cup
1         Peter Wickwire       13                   Storm
2         Stephen Fitzgerald    79                   White Boat
3         Don McAlpine            23                   Out ‘N ABOAT
Mark Dauphine
1         Chris Von Maltzahn               282                 Vera
2         Henry Demone                      257                 Wahoo
3         Max Flinn                               85                   Rebel
Inner Islands 2024
1         Chris Campbell            1096               Spice
2         Carl Davis                               500                 Jahmon
3         Stephen Fitzgerald                79                   White Boat
Anderson Trophy
1         Terry Schnare                        57                   Head Games
2         Peter Wickwire            13                   Storm
3         Carl Davis                               500                 Jahmon
Bluenose Distance Course
1         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin
2         Travis Blain                            47                   Island Girl
3         Malcolm Fraser                      266                 Shaken Kont Stared
Gordon Cup 2024
1         Henry Demone                      257                 Wahoo
2         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin
3         Michael Smith                        112/34           Hot Sauce
George Baker 2024
1         Chris Campbell                      1096               Spice
2         Peter Wickwire                      13                   Storm
3         Terry Schnare                        57                   Head Games
Mathers Trophy 2024
Bluenose
1         Aaron Stonehouse                22                   Geronimo
2         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin
3         Chris Von Maltzahn       282                 Vera
FFA
1         Chris Power                            329                 Jaeger
2         Terry Schnare                        57                   Headgames
3         Charles Walker            24                   Afterhours
IOD
1         Peter Wickwire            13                   Storm
2         Dave Mosher                         12                   Coachman
3         Ted Murphy                           11                   Restless
1919 Cup 2024
1         Don McAlpine                        23                   OUT ‘N Aboat
2         Durk Steigenga                      34539             MacIntosh
3         Todd Wilson                          229                 Falcon
August Cup 2024
1         Michael Smith                        112/34           Hot Sauce
2         Aaron Stonehouse                22                   Geronimo
3         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin
Outer /Middle / Inner Island 2024
1         Chris Campbell            1096               Spice
2         Durk Steigenga            34539             MacIntosh
3         Carl Davis                               500                 Jahmon
1         Travis Blain                            47                   Island Girl
2         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin
3         Logon Mraz                            227                 Teazer
Feader Cup 2024
1         Todd Wilson              229     Falcon
2         Don McAlpine            23       Out ‘N ABOAT
Autumn 2024
1         Terry Schnare            57       Head Games
2         Durk Steigenga     34539 MacIntosh
3         Todd Wilson              229     Falcon
Fall Bluenose 2024
1         Henry Demone       257     Wahoo
2         Chris Von Maltzahn   282     Vera
3         Travis Blain          47       Island Girl
One Gunea Cup 2024
FFA
1         Charles Walker      24       Afterhours
2         Todd Wilson              229     Falcon
Guv’y Cup
FFA
1         Peter Wickwire                      13       Storm
2         Chris Power                            329     Jaeger
3         Terry Schnare                        57       Head Games
Bluenose
1         Chris Von Maltzahn               282     Vera
2         David Tzagarakis                    88       Crusader
3         Michael Smith                        112/34 Hot Sauce
Rum Race 2024
1         Chris Power                            329     Jaeger
2         Terry Schnare                        57       Head Games
3         Peter Wickwire                      13       Storm
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Turkey Bowl 2024
1         Peter Wickwire                      13       Storm
2         Dave Mosher                         12       Coachman
3         Durk Steigenga                      34539 MacIntosh
Chester Race Week ‘CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY’
Congratulations to volunteers Jim and Dudley Grove for being presented with the ‘Chairman’s Trophy’ of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week!
Jim and Dudley was presented the trophy by On-Water Chair Dan Conrod for their Outstanding contribution by a volunteer to support Chester Race Week.
Thank You Jim and Dudley for your volunteer time, for allowing the Judges and Race Officers to stay at your home for the regatta and taking such great care of them! THANK YOU and Congratulations and Well Deserved!
#volunteer #chairmanstrophy #chesterraceweek #sailingregatta #thankyou
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Chester Yacht Club (CYC) is a private sailing club situated on beautiful Mahone Bay with excellent access to the best sailing in Canada. CYC is host to Canada’s largest keelboat regatta, Chester Race Week, the much anticipated and highly regarded annual Opti Jam dinghy regatta, and is home to robust and internationally respected IOD and Bluenose fleets. Our objective is to encourage Club members to become more proficient in the personal management, maintenance and handling of their boats; to promote safety, proper navigation and seamanship; to provide social and instructional activities in the interests of all Club members and their guests; and to enhance the sport of sailing within our membership and community.
Coming UP at CYC
CYC NEWS
CYC Members, The note you’ve all been waiting for…The Capital Call I am pleased to provide a progress update on our collective efforts around the Wharf and the Building restoration work. Quite simply, much has been accomplished and our team has been extremely focused. Now a look at the numbers so that everyone has an appreciation of the challenges we’ve been working through over the past couple of months. First, the Wharf and associated components: This is without question a significant project with a considerable price tag but necessary to maintain our wharf and the large role it plays for the club. As you all know, nothing these days comes cheap. The alternative of building a new wharf from the ground up is considerably more expensive, as we have shared previously. Second, the Building: As you can see the tremendous fundraising to date gets us a long way towards the overall cost however, it now comes down to you, our membership. We all need to do our collective part in this overall fundraising process. The expected funds from the capital call should raise between $ 350-400K. We know this capital call is not popular but it is necessary. Through the success to date of the capital campaign, as stated above we are adjusting the Capital Call to a much fairer per / person charge. Hopefully this addresses concerns raised by many members over the past couple of months. The Capital Call funds will first be prioritized towards the building repair costs as I know for many this is where your primary interest is. We are listening and we are trying to be responsive to your concerns. The Capital Call is currently set at $1600 for couples/families and $800 for singles over 30. We will initiate the capital call in 2 parts; 50% now and the remainder in the new year depending on our fundraising levels to address the overall costs. Should continuing fundraising and grant application results position us to reduce the second half of the capital call we will do so. You will receive an invoice from Kim for the Capital Call shortly and we encourage you to make payment through a cheque or e-transfers so that we can avoid the 3+% credit card bank charges. I know a few have already paid their capital call in full and we certainly appreciate this. It is important that we have the funds on hand to support payments to Eagle Beach. Our broader fundraising efforts continue as they are critical to our overall success. If you have not been approached individually it is because a small group is working to connect across a broad membership. Please do not wait to be asked. I am available to discuss your donation and answer any questions. We would appreciate any additional help that can be offered at this time in support of this effort, paid as follows: Municipality of Chester, 151 King Street, PO Box 369, Chester, Nova Scotia, B0J 1J0 Thank you for your patience and support. Jennifer Chandler, CYC Commodore Robinson Trophy 1         Steve Stairs                479                 Something’s Bruin 2         Olivia Mason              182                 Ghost 3         Stewart Creaser         68                   Adriatic Spring Bluenose 1         Steve Stairs                479                 Something’s Bruin 2         Max Flinn                   85                   Rebel 3         Henry Demone          257                 Wahoo Spring Series 1         Carl Davis                   500                 Jahmon 2         Chris Campbell          1096               Spice 3         Todd Wilson              229                 Falcon McNabb Trophy 1         Peter Wickwire          13                   Storm 2         Terry Schnare            57                   Head Games 3         Carl Davis                   500                 Jahmon Mahone Bay Opener 2024 1         Terry Schnare            57                   Head Games 2         Stephen Fitzgerald    79                   White Boat 3         Chris Campbell          1096               Spice Legion Trophy 1         Peter Wickwire          13                   Storm 2         Chris Power                329                 Jaeger 3         Jay Nadelson             7                     Elida Pearre Cup 2024 1         Henry Demone          257                 Wahoo 2         Steve Stairs                479                 Something’s Bruin 3         Darcy Young              46                   Lonestar Sanye Cup 2024 1         Steve Stairs                479                 Something’s Bruin 2         Olivia Mason              182                 Ghost 3         Stewart Creaser         68                   Adriatic Huntington Trophy FFA 1         Chris Power                329                 Jaeger 2         Terry Schnare            57                   Head Games 3         Charles Walker      24                   Afterhours IOD 1         Dave Mosher             12                   Coachman 2         Peter Wickwire     13                   Storm 3         Ted Murphy               11                   Restless 4th Class Cup 1         Peter Wickwire       13                   Storm 2         Stephen Fitzgerald    79                   White Boat 3         Don McAlpine            23                   Out ‘N ABOAT Mark Dauphine 1         Chris Von Maltzahn               282                 Vera 2         Henry Demone                      257                 Wahoo 3         Max Flinn                               85                   Rebel Inner Islands 2024 1         Chris Campbell            1096               Spice 2         Carl Davis                               500                 Jahmon 3         Stephen Fitzgerald                79                   White Boat Anderson Trophy 1         Terry Schnare                        57                   Head Games 2         Peter Wickwire            13                   Storm 3         Carl Davis                               500                 Jahmon Bluenose Distance Course 1         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin 2         Travis Blain                            47                   Island Girl 3         Malcolm Fraser                      266                 Shaken Kont Stared Gordon Cup 2024 1         Henry Demone                      257                 Wahoo 2         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin 3         Michael Smith                        112/34           Hot Sauce George Baker 2024 1         Chris Campbell                      1096               Spice 2         Peter Wickwire                      13                   Storm 3         Terry Schnare                        57                   Head Games Mathers Trophy 2024 Bluenose 1         Aaron Stonehouse                22                   Geronimo 2         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin 3         Chris Von Maltzahn       282                 Vera FFA 1         Chris Power                            329                 Jaeger 2         Terry Schnare                        57                   Headgames 3         Charles Walker            24                   Afterhours IOD 1         Peter Wickwire            13                   Storm 2         Dave Mosher                         12                   Coachman 3         Ted Murphy                           11                   Restless 1919 Cup 2024 1         Don McAlpine                        23                   OUT ‘N Aboat 2         Durk Steigenga                      34539             MacIntosh 3         Todd Wilson                          229                 Falcon August Cup 2024 1         Michael Smith                        112/34           Hot Sauce 2         Aaron Stonehouse                22                   Geronimo 3         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin Outer /Middle / Inner Island 2024 1         Chris Campbell            1096               Spice 2         Durk Steigenga            34539             MacIntosh 3         Carl Davis                               500                 Jahmon 1         Travis Blain                            47                   Island Girl 2         Steve Stairs                            479                 Something’s Bruin 3         Logon Mraz                            227                 Teazer Feader Cup 2024 1         Todd Wilson              229     Falcon 2         Don McAlpine            23       Out ‘N ABOAT Autumn 2024 1         Terry Schnare            57       Head Games 2         Durk Steigenga     34539 MacIntosh 3         Todd Wilson              229     Falcon Fall Bluenose 2024 1         Henry Demone       257     Wahoo 2         Chris Von Maltzahn   282     Vera 3         Travis Blain          47       Island Girl One Gunea Cup 2024 FFA 1         Charles Walker      24       Afterhours 2         Todd Wilson              229     Falcon Guv’y Cup FFA 1         Peter Wickwire                      13       Storm 2         Chris Power                            329     Jaeger 3         Terry Schnare                        57       Head Games Bluenose 1         Chris Von Maltzahn               282     Vera 2         David Tzagarakis                    88       Crusader 3         Michael Smith                        112/34 Hot Sauce Rum Race 2024 1         Chris Power                            329     Jaeger 2         Terry Schnare                        57       Head Games 3         Peter Wickwire                      13       Storm  Turkey Bowl 2024 1         Peter Wickwire                      13       Storm 2         Dave Mosher                         12       Coachman 3         Durk Steigenga                      34539 MacIntosh Congratulations to volunteers Jim and Dudley Grove for being presented with the ‘Chairman’s Trophy’ of Helly Hansen Chester Race Week! Jim and Dudley was presented the trophy by On-Water Chair Dan Conrod for their Outstanding contribution by a volunteer to support Chester Race Week. Thank You Jim and Dudley for your volunteer time, for allowing the Judges and Race Officers to stay at your home for the regatta and taking such great care of them! THANK YOU and Congratulations and Well Deserved! #volunteer #chairmanstrophy #chesterraceweek #sailingregatta #thankyou CRW2024-Day4-Awards
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Thank you very much for this award. It takes a village, and our journey to Paris 2024 wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our donors, sponsors, federation, the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic, family and friends,...