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
Turkey Bowl 2024
1 Peter Wickwire 13 Storm
2 Dave Mosher 12 Coachman
3 Durk Steigenga 34539 MacIntosh
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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
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