J Town Regatta Saturday July 9
Not racing in the regatta?
Come for the Filet Minion dinner anyway ($15 – email email hidden; JavaScript is required to reserve a ticket) or just come later to DANCE!
We’re presenting a well-known DJ team called “Make it Funky” – 2 guys called Farbsie and DJ Czech www.makeitfunky.ca
Farbsie does Funky Breakbeats + Mash Ups
DJ Czech does Funky Breaks,Classic ’60-’80 Funk/Rock
Generous contributions from countless volunteers made this year’s annual Lobster Feast a success. There wasn’t a cloud in sight as guests sat outside and enjoyed nearly two pounds of fresh Atlantic lobsters.
The partying started early with the whitesail class jumping off the dock for a swim in the sweltering late afternoon. Frolicking in the water was revisited late in the night, check out the pictures
The talented band, Dear Reader, that instructor George Chenery is a member of, played classic songs by Jimi Hendrix as well as modern hits by The Black Keys and many more.
Guests this year were treated to Malpeque oysters, shucked by Tom Jehu, Pierre Ross and Almir Taveres. Alexis Mantell, Beata Gentere, and Katherine Browne organized the crowd wonderfully to make sure everyone got their lobster quickly. Robert MacDonald masterfully built the fire that he and Frank Loritz cooked the fresh Atlantic lobsters on. Clearly, cooperation and teamwork by all the volunteers (not just the ones mentioned) kept this tradition a success.
After dinner, the deck was transformed into a dance floor and everyone let loose to dance and enjoy the music. As guests danced the night away there were some brave souls who jumped off the dock to enjoy a midnight swim.
Those who had referred to this year’s Lobster Feast as “the major outer harbour social event of the season” were right in their predictions. Can’t wait until Lobster Feast 2012!
Check out the pictures of the event. and more pictures on facebook
The winds on Saturday were about 10 knots from the East with a brief lull of 2 knots at the later half of one race. Four races were held in lots of chop and some waves.
Sunday brought more wind with 8 to 15 knots from the NW and 3 races.
After Day 1 our own team of Allan Measor and Richard Piercey were in the lead with a one point advantage over 3 time world champions Barney Harris and David Byron. On day two they were still within one point before the last race and it was all about who would come out ahead in that one race. Barney did it again and won the regatta. Almost beaten by a Jtown team.
14 full Jtown and partial Jtown teams took part.
(bold text are Jtown members)
2nd Allan Measor and Richard Piercey
3rd George Carter and Almir Tavares
6th Ken Clarke and Fran Staecy
9th Sarah Bury and Rob Koci
10th Darren Monster and Tony Z
11th Teresa Miolla and Andrew Rydholm
15th Barrie Farrell and Liana Giovando
16th Pasquale Leone and Gemma Kerr
17th Paul Mchugh and Joel YatScoff
19th Ralph Glass and Cathyann White
22nd Ken Yamazaki and Kirsten/Lynn
27th Chris Maslowksi and Jenny Gibbons
28th Frederic Falouse and Jenny Gibbons (figure this one out 
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30th Mary Neumann and Jeff Gerrits (missed 4 of 7 races due to equipment problems)
See the full results in the link below.
rcyc2011 results
Lobsterfeast this Saturday Everything is live this year!The freshest of crustaceans will be on the boil; George Chenery (our White Sail instructor) is bringing his band Dear Reader (Reggae, soul and other stuff) to play for us live; and we have fresh oysters available.
DEADLINE for tickets = Tuesday June 14 @ 8pm
You can reserve tickets by going to this link.
Remember – a reserved Lobster is a SOLD lobster. (No execptions)
NEW this year – Oyster Bar
Tom Jehu and Pierre Ross will be shucking succulent fresh Malpeque oysters, flown in from PEI. Quantities are limited, and the price is low – just a buck an oyster – you don’t want to miss it!
To make this event as great as always it takes many hands. We need lots of people to help.
Set-Up, Sell Tickets, BBQ, Serve Dinner, and Cleanup. There is a sign-up sheet online.
Cocktails @ 5PM
$30 for Lobster or $25 for Chicken
Dinner @ 6:30PM
Saturday April 9th,
2011Don’t let the past weekend of chilly weather fool you; spring is here and it’s time to get our sailing season started!
Every year, JTown has a Docks-In day where club members come together to get the club ready for another fantastic season of sailing; we work, eat, listen to music and catch up on what we’ve all been doing in our non-sailing lives.
This is the eagerly awaited party where we:
It’s a big job, so the more hands we have on deck (pun intended), the better. And to reward those who come down to lend a hand, our social team prepares a large brunch breakfast with coffee, hot chocolate and tea.
This is a rain or shine event starting at 8am and going till the job is done! For those helping with the docks, the crane will arrive at our club at 10 am at the latest, so please come early enough to make sure we are prepared!
Pictured in the pic are the 7 Jtown teams that showed up in Sarasota Florida this past week for a great event. There were 19 top notch albacore teams in the regatta, the weather was 27C and sunny and the winds were a reliable steady 7 to 16 knots. The racing ended with wild planing on the very last reach of the last race.
How did the Jtown teams do?
full results here
The online payment forms are now up and running. Please go here for pricing info or here for the signup page. You can now pay online using Paypal or Interac eTransfers. Instructions are given after you fill out the online information form.
The 2011 application form is also available to be downloaded so you can make payment by cheque and regular mail.
We are planning the work party for this weekend (March 12th and 13th) to get the whole job done. Work will begin around 9am both days and continue until our bodies can’t take anymore! Saturday will concentrate mostly on cleaning and prepping the room for painting, while Sunday will focus on painting!
Our lovely social team Alexis Mantell and Michael Leies will be providing hot drinks, lunch and snacks to keep our bodies fuelled. There will also be a hot fire to keep us warm, some music and of course, your fellow members to keep you company! All you need to bring is yourself and perferably a set of clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
In addition, it would be great if people could donate some items such as:
If you are able to help, please sign your name on this spreadsheet. If you have any questions, feel free to contact either myself at Carley Fort at email hidden; JavaScript is required, or Jeff Gerrits at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Many thanks!
Carley & Jeff
Spring Fling Wed March 30 – Mark Your Calendars!!
Ahoy J towners! 
Banish the winter cobwebs. Get ready for another great year of sailing, boat sanding and fine dining at J Town.
Bring prospective new members and friends for a drink and munchies so they can meet and talk to others about the glories and good times that is J Town.
Where: Local 4
When 6:30 – 9 pm, 4 Dundonald Street, just east of Yonge Street
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Early Bird membership available – $420 – bring cash or cheque
Win a half-price membership: You bring a friend who pays their membership on the spot – you will be entered for a ½ price membership draw.
Your social team
Alexis (email hidden; JavaScript is required)
Michael (email hidden; JavaScript is required)
Our race chair Pierre has updated the Jtown schedules with the Friday Night races and Harbour Master races for 2011. Carley our education chair has updated the calendar with the class schedules for 2011. Check it out here.
