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 Posted On Friday, May 03, 2013
122nd Commissioned Season begins Saturday May 4. - by MBYC Member Notice 
Amid USMC Color Guard, bagpipers, officials from local government as well as the Officers and Trustees of MBYC, Commodore Cornachio will lead the Club into its 122nd season.
 Posted On Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Heart & Sail, April 26 - by Susan Miller 
Heart & Sail Dinner Dance proceeds to benefit St. Francis Hospital and Knickerbocker Cup Foundation. click picture for full article
 Posted On Monday, March 04, 2013
US Sailing One Day Race Management Seminar at MBYC, Saturday, March 23, 2013 - by MBYC Member Notice 
This seminar is sponsored by the US SAILING Race Management Committee and Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. It is designed for people who have some race committee experience, but newcomers are also welcome. It will be held at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club and will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m.
 Posted On Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Knickerbocker Cup - by Claude Chazotte 
Planning is underway for the Grade 2 Match Racing event to be held here at MBYC from August 28 through September 1. Recognized as vital to success will be the April 26 Heart & Sail fundraising gala. The Knickerbocker Cup Foundation is raising funds for both St. Francis and the Knickerbocker Cup events.
 Posted On Sunday, February 10, 2013
Record Frostbiting Numbers - by Claude Chazotte 
Winter sailing at MBYC has reached the highest participation so far this century! At mid-point the tally stands at 109 races for the regular season with 26 skippers as well as 30 crew at the helm during crew races. A strong showing of Ideal 18s rivals the traditional Interclub fleet in all respects, along with the brave contingent of Laser sailors. The New Year's Regatta featured 30 races of Interclubs, Ideal 18s, and Lasers. Sailing resumes every Sunday after President's Day.
 Posted On Wednesday, January 16, 2013
MBYC Introduces its New Flag Officers and Trustees - by MBYC Member Notice 
 Posted On Saturday, January 12, 2013
New Rules are published - by Susan Miller 
The new Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are now in effect. US Sailing members should have received their new waterproof rule book in the mail already. If you have not received yours, check your membership status with US SAILING.
 Posted On Wednesday, November 28, 2012
MBYC Skippers Take 1st and 2nd in Sonar Season Championship - by Susan Miller 
Ping, #451, with co-owners John Browning and Sue Miller won the Championship Series for 2012. They also placed 1st in the Saturday and Sunday Series and the Single-handed race (John Browning). Delight, #396, Bob Kirtland was 2nd in the Championship Series, Saturday Series, and Tune Up Series, and 3rd in the Sunday Series.
 Posted On Wednesday, November 21, 2012
MBYC After Superstorm Sandy - by MBYC Member Notice 
In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, many in our community generously reached out to assist those who were most severely affected.
 Posted On Tuesday, November 20, 2012
82nd Annual New Year's Regatta - by Susan Miller 
Join us for the 82nd ANNUAL NEW YEARS FROSTBITE REGATTA Sunday, December 30, 2012 & Tuesday, January 1, 2013 and the 81st Meeting of the FROSTBITE YACHT CLUB January 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm InterClubs, Lasers, Ideal 18s (all 8 MBYC boats reserved) and Penguins. Click here for SI, NOR, Entry Form & last year's photos.
 Posted On Sunday, November 11, 2012
Frostbiting Begins at MBYC - by Claude Chazotte 
A wonderfully warm afternoon with a 5-8 kt southerly was enjoyed by 12 skippers and their crew on Manhasset Bay. The InterClubs and Ideals each logged 6 races by their regular helmspersons plus an additional race helmed by crew. Spirits were high on the water and the comaraderie continued at the clubhouse after racing. To be continued next Sunday!
 Posted On Sunday, November 04, 2012
MBYC is open - by Susan Miller 
Members can enjoy the fire and watch the game.
 Posted On Monday, October 22, 2012
A Spectacular Fall Series - by Claude Chazotte 
In its 34th year, 2012 featured terrific competition on the Sound and Manhasset Bay. Great weather on all four days, an unusual bonus. PRO Sue Miller even commented that she enjoyed only wearing a fleece on just one of the four days! MBFS is fortunate to attract the best sailors in the region, year after year, and the Club is honored to have received complimentary remarks from many racers about the job well done by our RC. MBYC was also well-represented by Rear Commodore Strauch, Bob Schwartz, and the crews of Andiamo and Nordlys. Congratulations for winning the prestegious John B. Thomson Sr. Memorial Trophy goes to the crew of Kincsem skippered by Jeorg Esdorn and Duncan Hennes. CLICK HERE for several more photos, a press release including the top 3 finishers in each class, and link to cumulative results.
 Posted On Sunday, October 14, 2012
Manhasset Bay Fall Series -- News from the Racecourse -- Sunday, 14:55 - by Claude Chazotte 
East circle distance race, with strong breeze and great sailing, wrapping up now. The inshore circle enjoyed 6 races in 16-18 kts, perfect day!
 Posted On Saturday, October 13, 2012
Manhasset Bay Fall Series -- Saturday, 18:00 - by Claude Chazotte 
Wind arrived mid-afternoon permitting 2 races on the east and inshore courses. Results available on our Fall Series page and on YachtScoring. Looking forward to good breeze and exciting racing on Sunday.
Manhasset Bay Fall Series -- News from the Racecourse -- Saturday, 12:45 - by Claude Chazotte 
AP has been signaled. Western Long Island Sound like glass at 12:45 -- sailors and RC hoping for southerly -- forecast for Sunday looking great.
 Posted On Monday, September 17, 2012
Manhasset Bay Fall Series - by Claude Chazotte 
Race in the best breeze of the the year, October 13-14 and 20-21. The NOR is posted on the Fall Series and Regatta Schedule pages. Register on Yacht Scoring. See you on the racecourse!
 Posted On Sunday, September 02, 2012
Tiller Team wins Knickerbocker Cup, celebrates with improptu rugby match - by Susan Miller 
Will Tiller and his Full Metal Jacket Team edge Nicolai Sehested to claim the Knickerbocker Cup. Click picture for full results.
 Posted On Wednesday, August 15, 2012
MBYC Optis Sailors Hit the Road - by MBYC Member Notice 
Three of MBYC's opti sailors recently took a road trip to Sandusky, Ohio for the USODA Nationals. Click here for more.
 Posted On Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Shipyard Cup - by MBYC Member Notice 
Paul Cuneo races aboard Scheherazade, winner of the 10th running of the Shipyard Cup at East Boothbay, Maine. Click here for more.
Manhasset Bay Race Week - by Gregory Danilek 
Manhasset Bay Race Week concluded with no racing on Sunday on the Senior Course, though the Juniors were able to get three races for a series. Bonnie Doran of the Ideal 18 Fleet won the Black Jack, Alker, and Haney Trophies, and her crew Nan Barry won the Barnard crew trophy. Rick Dominique won the Lure Trophy and the Sonar Fleet. The MBO's were led by Ned Baker and Dick Moore. In the Juniors, Meredith Krim took the Laser Radials and the Fraser and Wicke Trophies and TJ Danilek won the Optimists and the Wessmann and Cornell Trophies. In a special presentation, Pedro Lorson presented Beth Danilek with the Commodore Peter Lorson Memorial Award for her sailing acheivements and contribution to the sport of sailing at MBYC. A special thanks to all who put an effort into the event. With as many as eight races, we have not seen this much good sailing in Race Week in quite a number of years.
 Posted On Saturday, July 28, 2012
Morgan Cup - by Claude Chazotte 
This premier women's event was sailed on Manhasset Bay in MBYC Ideal 18s on July 28, 2012. Congratulations are in order for the winning skipper, Katherine Reeve and crew Ann Mooney of Seawanhaka. Representing MBYC, our own Aviva Pinto and Vivien Shiah will have to wait until next year to win! Many thanks to Rita Syracuse for organizing and running the regatta, and to her starboard hand, Jeanne Miller.
 Posted On Saturday, June 16, 2012
Sail MBYC in an Ideal 18 - by MBYC Member Notice 
Ideal 18 sailing is an easy way to get you and your family on the water this summer.
 Posted On Monday, June 11, 2012
Ideal 18 Sailing with Program Director, Tom Powers - by MBYC Member Notice 
On Saturday morning, June 8, 2012, Ideal 18 Program Director Tom Powers was on the job outlining the basics of Ideal 18 sailing to a group of MBYC Ideal 18 sailors.
 Posted On Friday, May 25, 2012
Frostbite Awards Dinner - by MBYC Member Notice 
The excitement at MBYC doesn’t end when the club is decommissioned in the fall. On Sundays, from November to April, frostbiting at Manhasset Bay is an integral part of the fabric of our club. The highlight of the season was the Frostbite Awards Dinner at MBYC on May 12, 2012. In the Ideal 18 Fleet, Vince Syracuse and his crew Jon Bainton won the Brakman/Schwarz Perpetual Trophy for the 2011/2012 Ideal 18 season championship.
 Posted On Monday, May 21, 2012
Parkin wins Dennis Connor/Ed duMoulin Jr. Match Race - by Susan Miller 
Perfect spring sailing weather rewards Junior Match Racers.
 Posted On Friday, May 11, 2012
121st Commissioning Photos - by MBYC Member Notice 
MBYC went into its 121st Commission on Saturday, May 5th. Please visit your Photo Gallery, after login, under 'My MBYC' for a peek of our Commissioning Ceremony.
Manhasset Bay Yacht Club Reports Solid Financial Performance for 2011 - by MBYC Member Notice 
The Club’s strong financial position was demonstrated in several ways. Operating cash was up over 2010. Consolidated current assets were 120% of current liabilities. The Club’s leverage ratio was well below that of comparable clubs. Short term borrowings to meet operating cash flow were down from the 2010 level.
 Posted On Thursday, April 26, 2012
News from the Waterfront... - by MBYC Member Notice 
In November 2011, Manhasset Bay Yacht Club entered into agreement with the Anchorage, Inc of Warren, RI to refurbish Launch #3. MBYC’s Launch #3 (originally Beachpoint Club, Launch #1) is a Dyer 29, Hull No. 21 orginally built by the Anchorage, Inc. in 1961. The completion is expected to be done by early May of this year. Thanks to Commodore Strauch below are pictures of this project in various stages.
 Posted On Friday, April 20, 2012
Platform Tennis Nationals - by MBYC Member Notice 
On March 15-18, the LI Platform Tennis Association hosted the 2012 APTA Men’s & Women’s National Championships. Manhasset Bay Yacht Club was one of the 12 venues selected to hold matches, which also appeared live online. Much thanks to the Hut Captains Mike Ryan and Carole Alexander, and their volunteers Meg Selim, Jan Davenport, Perry Schmergel, Gary Stein, John Kenlon and Kristen Ryan. No one from MBYC took away the trophy, but all spectators agreed it was great to watch. Also known as “Paddle”, this sport is played on the elevated aluminum decks with the wire fencing by the tennis courts. Heaters below the decks melt ice and dry rain for playing throughout the winter. Being active outside in cool weather is a big plus of the sport. The game is similar to tennis and easy to learn. A great sport for the family, and APTA also holds Junior Nationals. Look for upcoming events where you can try it out with a Pro to show you how! If you are interested in learning, men should contact the MBYC representative to LIPTA Mike Ryan at mikeryan17@gmail.com and women the LIIPTL representative Carole Alexander at cmalexan@aol.com.
 Posted On Friday, April 06, 2012
Heart & Sail - Sneak Preview of Silent Auction - by Susan Miller 
For a sneak peak of the Silent Auction items, click on the picture to the left.
 Posted On Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Equinox Sunset - by Susan Miller 
At the vernal equinox, the sun sets just behind the flagpole when viewing the sunset from the center doors on the upper terrace
 Posted On Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Heart & Sail, Friday April 20 - by Susan Miller 
Heart & Sail Dinner Dance proceeds to benefit St. Francis Hospital and Knickerbocker Cup Foundation. click picture for full article
 Posted On Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Knickerbocker Cup Qualifier for the Argo Group Gold Cup - by Susan Miller 
Requests for invitation now open 2012 marks the 30th Knickerbocker Cup regatta, and MBYC officials announced today that the Grade 2 Match Race winner will be invited to the 2012 Argo Group Gold Cup in Bermuda, a World Match Race Tour event. The Knickerbocker Cup has a prize purse of up to $19,000. Ten invitations will be issued to skippers who will compete in Swedish Match 40s loaned by the Oakcliff Sailing Center for the event.
 Posted On Sunday, January 01, 2012
81st Annual New Year's Regatta - by Club 
Lorson/Berry Top IC fleet and take home Baker-Taylor Founders' Trophy.