SYC - The friendliest club in Halifax - Club Events: work party information

Most members will have noticed some changes to the yard this summer. There is a graveled area in front of the old shed, and the corner at the junction of the road and and the concreted yard in front of the workshops has been leveled. In addition another spot has been created for a large boat beyond Razzmatazz. This has been done to create more area for boat storage. It is my intention to have the boat cradles currently in the concreted area between the clubhouse and the workshops moved to the area in front of the shed. Only trailer'd boats will be stored in the workshop area. This will make it a little easier for launch and haul out of boats needing cranes, and we won't have to maneuver trailer boats around to let the crane get in and out. Owners of trailers are asked to utilize the available space as well as they can when they park their boats in the fall, so that as many as possible can be put in that area. Boats in that area that were previously on Jack stands may still be left in that area, but will be in the area directly in front of the clubhouse so that their movement will not be impeded by (or impede on) the trailer boats. Any questions, please contact Rick Jones at 465 7100 or e mail rickjones16@hotmail.com"

If possible I would like to get that posted until after the haulout. I intend to move the trailers in the fall work party prior to haul out

Cradles to be moved are : Mako, Althea, Ashia. Boats on jackstands are: Rascal, Excalibur, Altair. I think that's all. I may ask Al if he wants Witts End moved back where he used to be.

What I am trying to do is separate the trailers from the cradled boats to speed up launch and haul out. Getting the crane in and out of that area was very time consuming, this should help.

1220 Sprig in front of workshop (18,000 lbs – Crane op might want to lift earlier, before moving crane)

Trailer Boats can be lifted anytime crane is operating. Owners are to take their trailer to the FDU jetty after coordinating with the jetty supervisor if they want to use the crane. Park the trailers on the concrete pad between the clubhouse and the wokshops.

Any errors or Omissions, Please notify Rick Jones (rickjones16@hotmail.com) or SYC office (465 8590) ASAP

Day 1, 2 or 3 scheduling is not cast in stone. If you are scheduled to be amongst the first or last on a particular day, that may change depending on the progress of the lift. We hope to finish in 3 days or less. All owners must ensure either they or an authorized representative are present when their boat is lifted. Volunteers will be needed to assist in line handling, zodiacs etc. The faster we git ‘er dun the less it will cost us. Boats will not be lifted without a time card (see Barb Churnside prior to Oct, or you might be OOL).

We are aiming for a boat every ½ hour at first, then improving to 20 mins or less as we get into the swing of things. Hopefully we’ll be able to keep the schedule, but as always, be flexible and ready for change.

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The 2009 launch dates are going to be 13, 14 , 15 May for small boats (Alt dates 20 , 21, 22 May) and 26 May for large boats (Alt dates 27, 28th May or 8 and 9th Jun) All owners of trailer boats need to ensure that their trailers are removed from the concrete pad to allow the crane access prior to 13 May. Marinas are going in early in May so I imagine most of them will have launched by then anyway.

It is critical that all members be aware that boats will not be launched without the launch fees paid, proof of insurance provided and owners or their reps being present, if for some reason that is not possible, they need to contact me via e mail (not around to take phone msgs during the day) so we can work something out. We also need volunteers for line handling (all 3 days) and to man the zodiacs (2) all three days, and 1 guy to coordinate on the jetty.

I am also looking for Launch day volunteers to e-mail me with the dates and jobs they want to do. (click Here to send Rick your reply).

I will be approaching Bill Clair or Rick Taillieu to be time keeper as they have it suit-cased.

Rick

Small Boat Launch schedule Wednesday May 13 - Friday May 15 2009 (click here for Launch Sequence)

Large Boat Launch schedule Wednesday May 26 2009 Highest tide at 1015hrs (click here for Launch Sequence)

All trailer boats parked on the concrete hard between the work sheds and the clubhouse must either launch or be moved prior to 13 May to allow the crane to get at the boats on cradles and jackstands in that area.

Trailer Boats can be Launched anytime crane is operating. Owners are to take their trailer to the FDU jetty after coordinating with the jetty supervisor.,

Any errors or Omissions, Please notify Rick Jones (rickjones16@hotmail.com) or SYC office (465 8590) ASAP

We hope to finish in 3 days or less. All owners are asked to ensure either they or a representative are present when their boat is launched. Volunteers will be needed to assist in line handling etc. The faster we git ‘er dun the less it will cost us. Boats will not be launched without a time card (see Barb Churnside prior to 13 may, or you might be OOL).

We are aiming for a boat every ½ hour at first, then improving to 20 mins as we get into the swing of things. Hopefully we’ll get 18 or 20 the first day

Large Boat Haul out schedule 16 – 17 Oct 2008 Highest tide at approx 0940 (click here for Haul-Out Sequence)

Small Boat Haul out scheduled for Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 Oct 2008 (click here for Haul-Out Sequence)

IMPORTANT!!!

Prior to haul-out boat owners are to ensure that they have:

* paid all dues

* presented the office a copy of their liability insurance, and

* paid the pre-haul-out deposit

On Haul-Out days the office will be open from 0745 to 1030 to receive payments. To avoid a last minute line-up please ensure that these requirements are met in a timely manner.

Pre-haul-out deposits MUST be paid at the club office or at the bar prior to your boat being brought to the dock. They are:

* Small boats: $140.00

* Large boats: $200.00

* Trailer boats: $ 75.00

Our contracted crane shall not haul-out any boat with a balance owing, or without proof of valid insurance. Once cleared for haul-out the boat will be assigned a time card for the timers launch book. Without exception, owners of boats that are not assigned a haul-out time-card must make crane arrangements for their own haul-out on a date that does not interfere with club haul-out.

Crane operations are our most dangerous evolutions and, for safety, focus must be maintained on haul-out only. Therefore, the mast crane and haul-out ramp are closed until the crane has secured for the day. The crane will not operate in heavy rain or high winds, but light rain is fine. To maintain safety we must not use speed to stay on schedule. Please ensure efficiency by having everything ready in time for your haul-out. Boat owners should accompany the crane's rigger during the move. The owner must inform the rigger when the slings are in place and ready for lift. Owners who cannot be there on their haulout day must ensure that someone else attends to represent them. Each boat will need a sizeable crew to attach the crane and handle lines. Please arrive early and stay late to assist others. Dress accordingly for rain or cold so that you may stay and assist for at least half of the day.

All owners are reminded that the mast crane cannot be used while the Sagadore crane is in operation. Owners are also asked not to store their masts where they will impede movement of the crane or boat trailers.

Owners are also asked to ensure their trailers/cradles are clearly marked with at least the boats name displayed.

Volunteers are needed for haul out of large and small boats. The positions needed are:

2 operators in the Zodiac for each day of haul outs (Large and small boats)
Line handlers on the dock (Large boats) - 2 for each day
Line handlers on FDU Jetty and to assist rigger guiding the boat to it's cradle - 4
Pressure washer operators, bring wet weather gear, need 2 for 2nd and 3rd day, small boats, 2 for large boats
If we have 2 guys dedicated to running the pressure washer, it will ensure that there are plenty of people around to make any last moment moves, like a cradle that has to be moved a foot or so, or assist another owner who is having problems.

Large Boat Haul-Out sequence:

Allowing 20 mins per boat. All boats will be in the same spot as last winter

Large Boat Haul out schedule 16 – 17 Oct 2008 Highest tide at approx 0940

Boat Location Time

Initial haul-out position --> Crane in Alua’s spot

Dancing mermaid Cradle 0730

Razzmatazz Cradle 0750

Dream Catcher Cradle 0810

Windspiel Jackstands 0830

Paragon Jackstands 0850

Brigus Bay Cradle 0910

Anoree Cradle 0930 Bows in

Rumrunner Jackstands 0950 Bows in

Rhapsody Cradle 1010 Bows in

Crane moves Adjacent to Anum Cara position

Tearaway Jackstands 1110 Near shed, intends to spray paint

Aluha VI Jackstands 1130

Anum Cara Cradle 1150

Lunch, then move crane to head of south jetty

Stargazer Cradle 1300 Bows in

Year Round Jackstands 1320 Bows in

McKenzie Hope Jackstands 1340 Bows in

Southwind Jackstands 1400 Bows out, slight angle to the road

Juno Jackstands 1420 Conform to Southwind

Jubilee Cradle 1500 Bows north

Zig Zagn Jackstands 1520 Bows North

Trailer boats 1500 – 1600, more trailer boats 17th 0800 – (if we don’t finish all boats on the 16^th)

Any problems with this sequence, please contact me ASAP at 465 7100 or e mail rickjones16@hotmail.com

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Small Boat Haul-Out - 2008

Day 1 – Monday 20 October 2008

Day 2 – Tuesday 21 October 2008

Day 3 – Wednesday 22 Oct 2008

Days 4 and 5 if required, Thursday and Friday, 23^rd and 24^th October

Small Boat Haul-Out sequence:

We are aiming for a boat every 1/2 hour at first, then improving to 20 mins as we get into the swing of things. Hopefully we’ll get 18 to 20 boats each day.

Day 1 – Monday October 20th 2008 - First Lift @ 09:00

Boat Location

1. Anticipation A132

2. Whitts end A92

3. S36

4. Unfurled S102

5. 1 – 2 Many S69

6. Dancer S79

7. Water Music S90.5

8. Altair Pad East of clubhouse

9. LynSyl II B9

10. Firefly B18

11. Sea Shell B26

12. Duchess B46

13. Sea Ram B56

14. Cormorant B66

15. Dragon Fly B76

16. Phoenix B97

17. Zeus B107

18. Gee’n’sea B117

Day 2 – Tuesday October 21st 2008 - First Lift @ 09:00

Boat Location

19. Nemesis B127.5

20. Althea Pad south of old mast rack

21. Aspire 2 A142

22. Lonesome Seagull FDU140 Bows west

23. Excalibur FDU 113 east, Bow South

24. Sydney Grace A14

25. Baby Sister A-15 Bow west

26. The Tiffany A23

27. Whisper A31.25

28. Angie Rene S47.5

29. Lady Lynn A51

30. Molly B A61

31. Whitecap A72

32. Neptune A82

33. Volition A112

34 Freelance A122

35. Arianne A41

36. Moondance C77.5

Day 3 – Wednesday October 22nd 2008 - First Lift @ 09:00

Boat Location

37. Illihee C65.5

38. Simanga C54.5

39. Lambda C18

40. Dijon C89.5

41. Polaris C99

42. Excuse C115.5

43. Windseeker Jackstands near shed - intends to soda blast bottom

44. Dazma FDU 113 west Bows south.

45. Chianti B10 Bow east

46. Chinook A-10 Bow East

47. Nessie B-22 Bow East

48. Drag n fly C137

49. Tolerance C144

50. Sokovoli C-15 Bows East

51. Marantha A-22 Bows East

52. Joniboat Pad south of old mast rack

53. Ashia Pad south of old mast rack

54. Mako Pad south of old mast rack

Trailer Boats can be hauled anytime crane is operating. Owners are to take their trailer to the FDU jetty, then haul their boat into the yard.

Belle Isle
Elan
J’s Flyer
Sandsong
Seabear
Windspirit
Wynd Power’d
Wynsum STV (Club boat)
Prevailleur

Any errors or Omissions, Please notify Rick Jones (rickjones16@hotmail.com) or SYC office (465 8590) ASAP

Each boat owner or their designated representative is responsible for their own lift.

Prior to the lift ensure your lifting-sling points are well marked.

Also, have extra-long lines ready on the bow and stern to control the boat in the air.

If we are ahead of schedule and bypass your boat you may be charged extra to reset the crane.

It will be a long day so come early and stay to help until the crane is secured.

Remember, your costs are a share of every minute that the crane is on our grounds.

Please wear appropriate protective equipment and dress for the weather.

If your engine will not start let us know ahead of time that you need a tow.

If you cannot assist with the crane work please drop by and help our galley crew.

The new members can drop by and see how well our volunteer teams work.

Anyone who stays all day should please remember to sign the volunteer log book.

A pre-haulout deposit of $125.00 must be paid before a crane card is issued to our timer.

If you owe this deposit, or any other money to SYC, your boat cannot be lifted.

If possible, please arrange payment at the SYC office prior to haulout day.

Barb will also be checking her locked drop-off mailbox at the SYC front door.

Trailer boats wishing to haul early may do so following the large boat haulout.

Trailer boats must pay a $75.00 deposit.

Dana Govang

SYC Yard Guy

Cick on the link below for a copy of the actual small boat haulout schedule.

Small Boat Haulout Schedule

MAST STORAGE

Masts must be stored as high as possible on the mast racks. Unless the mast racks are full, only the largest masts or those with RADAR antennas may be stored on sawhorses at the back of the lawn. Please do not store masts on the concrete pads. Spreaders must be removed or folded against the mast. As with trailers, cradles and jack stands, all masts must be labeled with the boat name, owner's name and phone number. This will ensure that the wrong mast doesn't leave the yard with a sold boat.

HAULOUT DATES

- 22, 23, 24 and 25 October for the small boats with the 26th as a back-up.

The haulout schedule will be finalized two weeks before haulout. Many factors determine boat placement and we work hard to ensure that all members have sufficient room around their boat. Please inform the club office (469-8590) as soon as possible if you plan to:

o list your boat for sale,

o undertake heavy work such as sandblasting or painting, or

o not launch with the other boats in the spring.

Fall Haul-Out 2008