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2017
Summer Fun
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Referral Incentives Program
We Appreciate Your Referrals!
Members who refer a candidate that is approved for membership will receive the following member incentives:
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Member Boat Cruise
Membership Services will arrange for a river boat cruise
with complimentary cocktails and hors’ d’oeuvres upon
approval of two new members.
Dinner in the Wine Cellar for Six
Membership Services will arrange for a complimentary
dinner for six in the Wine Cellar upon approval of three
new members.
Rewards will come your way, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Please contact us with your referrals or questions:
Susan Hughes
Membership Marketing Manager
313-640-3188
[email protected]
Lorraine Thomas
Special Events & Membership Manager
313-640-7003
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
GPYC Club Officers, Directors and Fleet Officers. . . . . . . . . . 5
Adult Sailing Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Staff & Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Swim Team Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18
Events Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Swim Lessons Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pool Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tennis Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Harborside Grill / Pizza Oven / Gazebo Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GPYC Projects Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sailing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Golf Reciprocity / Water Aerobics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Junior Sailing Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
Lochmoor Shared Services / Summer Bowling. . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Welcome
The Summer Program offerings for the summer of 2017 have something for children of all ages. Below is a brief
description of each of the programs.
JUNIOR SAILING:
For the 2017 season, Sailing Director Wally Cross, and our newly hired Junior Sailing Director Michael Weber, have
reengineered the Junior Sailing Program offerings to accommodate sailing skill levels from learn to sail to competitive
racing. New to the program this year will be “Adventure Sailing.” This program is designed for children who want to
be on the water but not necessarily participate in competitive racing. Wally and Michael will introduce participants to
a variety of boats; explore navigation, boat mechanics and environmental awareness. A more detailed description of
Junior Sailing Program offerings is included in this brochure.
SAILFISH SWIM TEAM:
Head Swim Coach John Fodell and Assistant Swim Coach Bill Thompson, are looking forward to coaching the GPYC
Sailfish to a winning season. During the off-season, the Club purchased a new scoreboard for home swim meets. The
scoreboard will be situated in the northeast corner of the pool deck. It is on a scissor lift that can be raised for home
swim meets and then lowered while not in use. Good luck to GPYC Sailfish!
TENNIS:
Our head Tennis Professional, Dmitri Diakonov is primed and ready for a great children and adult tennis season. A full
menu of tennis offerings is included here in the Summer Programs Brochure.
The Family Recreation Center is an outdoor family entertainment complex. With four new Har Tru tennis courts, bocce
ball and basketball courts, plus pickle ball and a splash pad, there is something for the entire family to participate in. The
entire staff is looking forward to a great summer. The menu of new offerings is designed for the entire family.
For your convenience, online summer program registration will be available this year beginning Sunday, April 23. Simply
go to https://gpyc.campmanagement.com/enroll.
We hope you have a great summer.
Thank you,
Tom Trainor General Manager
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GPYC CLUB OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS AND FLEET OFFICERS
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Officers
Blaise A. Klenow, Commodore
Sean M. Schotthoefer, Vice Commodore
Ilja J. Vreeken, Rear Commodore
Gary H. Gonzalez, Treasurer
Gary F. Marowske, Secretary
Directors
Peter G. Beauregard
Brian L. Fish
Robert D. Galeota Jr.
Jason J. Grobbel
Graham C. Korneffel
J. James Morrow, Jr.
David M. Schaden
Fleet Officers
Reverend Walter A. Schmidt
Fleet Chaplain
Michael D. Riehl
Fleet Captain/Power
Yan T. Ness
Fleet Captain/Sail
Dr. Gary G. Bill
Fleet Surgeon
Marianne P. Mikhail
Fleet Measurer
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GPYC STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION
GPYC Staff Contacts
General Manager
Thomas Trainor, CCM
(313) 640-7010 [email protected]
Security Supervisor
Carl Schuster
(313) 640-7001 [email protected]
Membership Marketing Manager
Susan Hughes, CMP
(313) 640-3188 [email protected]
Bowling Director
Gordy Woods
(313) 640-7005 [email protected]
Special Events & Membership Manager
Lorraine Thomas
(313) 640-7003 [email protected]
Front Desk
Trish Kamensack and Alison Trombley
(313) 884-2500 [email protected]
Membership Administrator
Maureen Nance
(313) 640-7012 [email protected]
GPYC Summer Program Directors
Sailing Director
Wally Cross
(313) 640-7014 [email protected]
Director of Catering
Mariann DenBaas
(313) 640-7007 [email protected]
Junior Sailing Director
Michael Weber
(313) 640-7014 [email protected]
Catering Sales and Events Coordinator
Barb Walkowski
(313) 640-7006 [email protected]
Head Swim Team Coach
John Fodell
(313) 640-7013 [email protected]
Harbor Master
Alex Turner
(313) 640-7000 [email protected]
Asst. Head Swim Team Coach
Bill Thompson
(313) 640-7013
Pool Manager
Fred Michalik
(313) 640-7013 [email protected]
Tennis Professional
Dmitri Diakonov
(313) 640-7016 [email protected]
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2017 EVENTS SCHEDULE
May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mother’s Day
May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Breeze
May 19-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Lakes Boating Festival
May 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Boater Safety Course & Stadium Sailing Event
May 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stadium Sailing High School Challenge
May 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fishing Rodeo
May 28 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bocce Tournament
May 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day Festivities & Blessing of the Fleet
June 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GPYC Swim Team Time Trials
June 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mates Boat Handling Course
June 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Swim Team Time Trails CCD at GPYC
June 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Sailing Meet the Coaches
June 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Celebration
June 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Father’s Day Fishing Rodeo
June 19-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muskie Tournament
June 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Swim Meet vs. Great Oaks
June 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stadium Sailing Event
June 23–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rendezvous: Old Club / GPYC at The Old Club
June 24–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . USODA Great Lakes Championship
July 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bocce Tournament
July 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fourth of July Festivities
July 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88th Annual DRYA Summer Regatta
July 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAC/Old Club Outing to The Old Club
July 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Swim Meet vs. Lochmoor Club
July 14–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rendezvous: Catawba Island
July 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Swim Meet vs. Detroit Golf Club
July 19–20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRYA Junior Regatta at GPYC
July 28 – 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICSA Swim Meet Finals at Detroit Golf Club
July 30–August 2. . . . . . . . . Rendezvous: Up North - Straits State Harbor, Mackinaw City
August 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swim Team Splashdown Party & Awards
August 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Sailing Awards Banquet
August 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fresh Water Cup J 70
August 18-20. . . . . . . . . . . . Fleet Review Weekend
September 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bocce Tournament
September 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day Festivities & Fishing Rodeo
September 8–10 . . . . . . . . . Director’s Cruise
September 9–10 . . . . . . . . . Junior Sailing Olympics
September 13. . . . . . . . . . . . Annual Auto Preview Event
September 15-17. . . . . . . . . Rendezvous: Milliken Marina
September 16. . . . . . . . . . . . Final Stadium Sailing Event
September 23. . . . . . . . . . . . Bluenose Regatta
September 24. . . . . . . . . . . . Run for a Reason
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POOL INFORMATION
Summer Pool Hours (Pool officially opens Memorial Weekend)
May 20 thru 30
Monday thru Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8 p.m.
(one lane will be open for lap swimmers during Swim Team practice)
Saturday & Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
May 31 thru End of August
Monday thru Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.–9 p.m.*
Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.–9 p.m.*
Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Lap Swimming: Monday thru Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8 a.m.
*Weather permitting, the pool will be open until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Swim Team Practice
May 22–June 16
Monday thru Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15–7:30 p.m.
Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11 a.m.
(No Practice Friday, May 26 thru Monday, May 29)
June 19 thru July 21
Monday thru Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30–6 p.m.
Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–11 a.m.
Friday, July 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10 a.m. (Firecracker Games)
(No Practice Wednesday, June 28 and Tuesday, July 4)
July 20–28 (Finals Swimmers Practice Schedule)
Days and times will be determined in July.
Guest Fee
Monday thru Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 per guest
Saturday & Sunday, Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 per guest
Adult Swimming
Enjoy an early morning lap swim during the following designated dates and times,
which are exclusively reserved for adult swimming:
Monday thru Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8 a.m.
Pool Rules may be referenced in the House Rules of the Member Guide.
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HARBORSIDE GRILL, PIZZA OVEN & GAZEBO BAR
HOURS OF OPERATION
Harborside Grill
Lunch
Monday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lunch and Dinner
Tuesday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Lunch and Dinner
Friday – Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
(313) 884-2500
Pizza Oven
Tuesday - Friday 4 p.m. to Close
Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. to Close
(313) 884-2500
Gazebo Bar
Monday 12–5 p.m.
Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m.–Close
Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
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SAILING PROGRAMS
The staff of GPYC Junior Sailing welcomes you to the 2017 season! Wally Cross is excited to be leading
our team of U.S. Sailing certified instructors. Each is a talented sailor and teacher, and we are confident
that you will be pleased with the progress students will achieve. Together, they will work to meet the
individual needs and sailing goals of all interested members.
Sailing Director, Wally Cross
A sailmaker since 1973 and a professional sailor since 1985, I have raced in over 1,000 sail boat races.
I have also sailed over 100,000 miles in the ocean to Hawaii, Bermuda, Peru, England, Italy, Sweden,
Finland, Russia, Australia, Spain and France. I have competed in over 80 Mackinac Races, and was on
winning boats for 12 North American Championships and six Canada’s Cups events.
As the full time Sailing Director for the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, it is my goal to bring sailing back
to Lake St. Clair and the GPYC. I am involved with High School sailing in the spring and fall, Junior
Sailing during the summer, and Adult Sailing all year long. We will now have a new J 70 One Design
fleet on Lake St. Clair with 20 boats. At the GPYC, we will host the Mallory in High School sailing and
the Junior Olympics for Junior Sailors in late July. Our Annual Summer Regatta will be Friday, July 8,
followed by a summer party. Last will be the Bluenose Regatta on September 24. The Grosse Pointe
Yacht Club is the finest club not only on the Great Lakes, but in the world for sailors. This fresh water
lake is just seconds from any dock and all sailing can be viewed from our docks and Club. It is my
mission to make sailing entertaining and close to the dock for viewing. We look forward to having our
own separate sailing building on the South East Wall.
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JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM
Junior Sailing Director Michael Weber
Michael started sailing lessons on Lake St. Clair when he was nine years old. Six years later he became
a sailing instructor. Over the years his sailing career expanded as a sailing coach and director. In total,
he has been working as a coach in some way or another for almost 25 years.
For the past ten years Michael has specialized in coaching small keelboats like the J/22’s and 420’s.
Weber has coached students from age three to 90, proving that sailing is a life-long sport.
Weber’s short term goals are to build an excellent staff of coaches for the Junior Sailing Program
and identify young sailors with athletic ambitions and get them the right support in the program
to support their development. Additionally, Michael plans to put processes in place to improve and
upkeep our GPYC’s fleet of boats and equipment.
All junior sailing programs offer a 10% discount for GPYC member families who register more than one child.
Optimist Learn to Sail - Ages 7-18
This fun introductory sailing course will teach the basics of rigging a boat, boat handling, seamanship, sportsmanship, and water
safety. Sailors will be introduced to new skills during safe on-land lessons before practicing on the water. By the end of the course
sailors will be able to sail their own small Optimist dinghy in winds of 5-10 MPH.
Program Options:
Program 1: Four Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – July 14, 9:30 – 12:30, $800
Program 2: Four Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – July 14, 1:30 – 4:30, $800
Program 3: Four Weeks, Half Day, July 17 – August 11, 9:30 – 12:30, $800
Program 4: Four Weeks, Half Day, July 17 – August 11, 1:30 – 4:30, $800
Program 5: Four Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – July 14, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 6: Four Weeks, Full Day, July 17 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 7: Eight Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 8: Eight weeks, Half Day, June 19 – August 11, 1:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 9: Eight Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,500
All Learn to Sail programs include a GPYC Sailing t-shirt.
Enroll at https://gpyc.campmanagement.com/enroll
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JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM
420 Learn to Sail - Ages 7-18
This course is for older and larger sailors who are new to sailing, or younger sailors with some experience but who are new to the Club
420. This is a good option for those who would like to pursue high school sailing and/or racing. Course includes the basics of rigging
a Club 420, boat handling, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety. Instruction is done in club-owned 420’s
with 2 sailors per boat. By the end of the program sailors will be able to helm and crew a Club 420 in winds of 5-10 MPH.
Program Options:
Program 1: Four Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – July 14, 9:30 – 12:30, $800
Program 2: Four Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – July 14, 1:30 – 4:30, $800
Program 3: Four Weeks, Half Day, July 17 – August 11, 9:30 – 12:30, $800
Program 4: Four Weeks, Half Day, July 17 – August 11, 1:30 – 4:30, $800
Program 5: Four Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – July 14, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 6: Four Weeks, Full Day, July 17 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 7: Eight Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 12:30, $1,000
Program 8: Eight weeks, Half Day, June 19 – August 11, 1:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 9: Eight Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,500
All Learn to Sail programs include a GPYC Sailing t-shirt.
Optimist Green Fleet - Ages 7-12
This full-day course is for graduates of the Optimist Learn to Sail program. It introduces racing in a safe and fun manner. Sailors will
learn the fundamental skills for racing maneuvers and also be introduced to basic rules, strategy and tactics. The goal of the course is
to make competitive sailing fun without an over emphasis on winning. Green fleet sailors will have the option to compete several local
Junior DRYA regattas. By the end of the course, Green Fleet racers will be able to complete a race in winds under 15 MPH.
Program Options:
Program 1: Four Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – July 14, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,025
Program 2: Four Weeks, Full Day, July 17 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,025
Program 3: Eight Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,525
The Optimist Green Fleet program includes a t-shirt and entry to Junior DRYA regattas. There will be optional travel events to be
announced later in the spring.
Optimist Racing Red/White/Blue - Ages 8-14
This course builds on the Optimist Green Fleet program by introducing intermediate and advanced Optimist racing skills. Coaches
will cover all aspects of racing on and off the water including boat handling, sail trim, rig tuning, strategy and tactics. The team will
compete in several local Junior DRYA regattas, and interested sailors may be invited to represent the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in
regional and national events. Boat ownership at this level is recommended and boat owners receive a 10% discount.
Program Options:
Eight Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,525
The Optimist Racing program includes a t-shirt and entry to Junior DRYA regattas. There will be optional travel events to be announced
later in the spring.
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JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM
Laser Racing - Ages 10-18
This program requires a solid understanding of racing and is typically for sailors exiting the Optimist or 420 who are interested
in racing singlehanded. Laser-specific boat handling and sail trim will be taught along with intermediate and advanced racing
strategy and tactics. The team will compete in several local Junior DRYA regattas, and interested sailors may be invited to represent
the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in national events. Boat ownership at this level is recommended and boat owners receive a 10%
discount.
Program Options:
Eight Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,525
420 Racing - Ages 10-18
The 420 Race team will develop intermediate and advanced double handed racing in the Club 420. Sailors new to the 420 race
program will start off racing the collegiate style program (main and jib) before advancing to using spinnaker and trapeze. Topics
will include advanced sail trim, boat handling, strategy and tactics. It is recommended that teams of two register and sail together;
however if sailors do not have a skipper/crew pairing, they will be assigned a position by their coach. The team will travel to and
compete in several local Junior DRYA regattas and interested sailors may be invited to represent the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in
regional, national and international events. All skippers and crews will be assigned a club-owned boat for the season and will be
responsible for its upkeep. Racers with their own boat will receive a 10% discount.
Program Option
Eight Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,525
The 420 Racing program includes a GPYC Sailing t-shirt and entry to Junior DRYA regattas. There will be optional travel events to be
announced later in the spring.
Adventure Sailing - Ages 13-18
This program is designed for those who want to be on the water but aren’t necessarily interested in racing. Adventure sailors will
be introduced to a variety of boats including 420s, keelboats, O’Pen Bics, and windsurfers. In addition, the class may also include
fishing and STEM modules via the exploration of marine navigation, boat mechanics, and environmental awareness. The class will
take power and sailboat trips to local points of interest. This class is perfect for the child or teen who loves to experience being on
the water in a variety of ways.
Program Options:
Program 1: Four Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – July 14, 9:30 – 12:30, $800
Program 2: Four Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – July 14, 1:30 – 4:30, $800
Program 3: Four Weeks, Half Day, July 17 – August 11, 9:30 – 12:30, $800
Program 4: Four Weeks, Half Day, July 17 – August 11, 1:30 – 4:30, $800
Program 5: Four Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – July 14, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 6: Four Weeks, Full Day, July 17 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 7: Eight Weeks, Half Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 12:30, $1,000
Program 8: Eight weeks, Half Day, June 19 – August 11, 1:30 – 4:30, $1,000
Program 9: Eight Weeks, Full Day, June 19 – August 11, 9:30 – 4:30, $1,500
Adventure Sailing programs include a GPYC Sailing t-Shirt.
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ADULT SAILING PROGRAM
2017 will be a fantastic year for sailing at the GPYC.
With the Marine Recreation Center opening in a few
short months and two completely restored J/22s ready
for evening sails on Lake St. Clair, now is the perfect
time for adults to learn how to sail.
Sunset Sailing: Adult Learn to Sail Class
GPYC offers a two-hour Adult Learn to Sail class each Monday night, from 6 to 8 p.m.,
during the summer. Learn basic skills such as rigging, boat handling, steering with a tiller,
main and jib sail trim, entering and leaving the harbor, points of sail, wind, knot tying and sailing safety. The class is taught by
GPYC Sailing Director Wally Cross, who has 50 years of racing experience.
Once you have mastered these sailing abilities during the Basic Sailing Skills course, you will receive a skipper’s card. This card
entitles you to take out a J/22 with your friends. The J/22s have power for docking. Simply call Wally to reserve a time to sail.
In addition to the Basic Sailing Skills class, GPYC also offers these courses:
- Cruising Lake St Clair (Understand the lake, using GPS and VHF radio, set-up destinations)
- Learn to Race (Sailing the J/22 fast and trimming the sails for speed, understanding the race course)
The cost is $100 per person per lesson. Once you have a skipper’s card, there is no fee for sailing the Club’s J/22s. Online
registration will be open in April. If you have any questions, contact Wally at (313) 640-7014.
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SWIM TEAM PROGRAM
The GPYC Sailfish Swim Team is a competitive swim program offered to members ages 4-17 (age on June 1). Our swimmers
are grouped by ability and practice in a fun learning environment with like swimmers. The GPYC is one of the original MICSA
participants in the 78-year tradition of the Michigan Interclub Swimming Association, a group of 14 clubs located throughout Metro
Detroit. Head Coach John Fodell, Assistant Head Coach, Bill Thompson and their talented staff will guide swimmers following the
Sailfish Mission Statement:
“The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Swim Team, in accordance with the swimming history of tradition and excellence at the Grosse Pointe
Yacht Club, is dedicated to providing the opportunity for members to experience the excitement of being part of a competitive swim
program. Under the direction of an experienced and passionate coaching staff, our goal is to provide a fun and safe environment in
which all may develop a healthy lifestyle, individual and team skills, and good sportsmanship.”
Swim Team Head Coach, John Fodel
Head Coach of the Grosse Pointe Gators, John earned his degree in Physical Education from Albion
College in 2006, and earned his mater’s degree in Adaptive Physical Education from Western Michigan
University in 2007. As a Grosse Pointe South High School graduate, John was a member of the National
Honors Society and was Student Athlete of the Year in 2002. At Albion he earned four varsity letters in
swimming and three in tennis. He held five school records, served as team captain and was named MVP
for 2005-06. John was also a three-time all-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association swimmer and
honored as a NCAA DIII All-American swimmer in 2006. John has been coaching for nearly 16 years,
through this time he has served as head swim coach for the Grosse Pointe Shores Sharks recreation
team in the Lakefront Swimming Association league where he was the parks and recreation director.
He has assisted both the men’s and women’s swimming teams at Grosse Pointe South High School for
the past 6 years. John’s swimmers have won numerous state titles, and over a dozen have continued
their swimming careers collegiately at Division I, II, and III schools. John has served as a graduate
assistant, teaching college recreation classes as well as overseeing the healthy lifestyles program for
the developmentally impaired. John has vision for the Clubs direction, and hopes to see continual
improvements to the program.
Assistant Head Coach, Bill Thompson
Bill earned his Master of Education degree from the University of Michigan, and his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania. As a Grosse Pointe South High School graduate, Bill
swam for Coach Fred Michalik, was Team Captain his senior year, and was All-State, All-American. At
the University of Pennsylvania, he was All-Ivy team captain his senior year and Scholar Athlete of the
Year for his entire senior year. Bill has coached at Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Grosse
Pointe South High School, Pierce Middle School, and has coached many All-State, All-American swimmers (including Coach John Fodell!). He has been a Science Teacher at Pierce Middle School for the
past 23 years. He has been married to his wife Julie (an elementary music teacher) for 13 years and they
have two children, Hayley (11) and Luke (9). Bill completed a cross-country bike trip in 1998 and has
finished four marathons.
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SWIM TEAM PROGRAM
The Sailfish Team competes in the upper division of MICSA and will participate in 6 dual meets. There are also agespecific optional meets throughout the season (DYC Mini Meet, Pontchartrain Relay, Firecracker Meet). Team swimmers
can also look forward to pizza poster parties, donut Fridays, the team trip to Cedar Point and Finals Week activities. The
MICSA competition season will conclude with the Finals Weekend held at Detroit Golf Club on July 28-30. Our season
ends Tuesday, August 1 after Finals with the wildly popular Splash Down Party and Awards Night.
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SWIM TEAM PROGRAM
2017 GPYC Sailfish Group Descriptions
(Group placement will be at coaches’ discretion)
Future Sailfish ($350 per swimmer)
Description: This group is suitable for children (4 and up)
who have swim experience including the ability to safely swim
the length (25 meters) of the pool. The program concentrates
on swimmers’ proper technique for all four strokes, starts, and
finishes, plus focusing on meet preparation or improvement
at meets.
Equipment Needed: fins
Blue Group ($350 per swimmer)
Description: This group is suited for beginning competitive
swimmers who have knowledge in all four strokes but are looking to become stronger swimmers. The training environment
will emphasize stroke drills, starts, turns, finishes, correct body
position, breathing techniques, streamlining, kick strengthening,
strong workout habits, and having fun in a competitive setting.
Equipment Needed: pull buoy and cut-off fins
White Group ($350 per swimmer)
Description: This group is generally 7—12 years old and may
currently swim USA/YMCA. The focus will be stroke development with an increase in aerobic and anaerobic training as
well as stroke drills, starts, turns, and finishes. Swimmers in this
group must complete all four strokes, understand interval training, and learn to increase physical load of practices while maintaining proper technique.
Equipment Needed: pull buoy and cut-off fins
Red Group ($350 per swimmer)
Description: This group is for advanced swimmers (typically
13+) who may currently swim USA/YMCA, middle school or
high school swim teams. This group will train all four strokes, focus on intense aerobic and anaerobic training, dry-land training,
kick strengthening, starts, turns, finishes, and practice proficient
stroke technique through drills using a sound work ethic.
Equipment Needed: pull buoy and cut-off fins
Note: Three or more swimmers in one family will receive $25 discount for those additional swimmers.
Enroll at https://gpyc.campmanagement.com/enroll
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SWIM TEAM PROGRAM
2017 Swim Team Schedule of Events
(Subject to Change)
Family Activity Day / Sign-up in Ballroom
Sunday, April 23 · 1–3 p.m.
GPYC @ Red Run (Away)
Thursday, July 6
Time Trials @ GPYC
Plus Apparel Distribution
Saturday, June 3 · 8 a.m.
GPYC @ CCD (Away)
Parade to CCD
Tuesday, July 11
CCD @ GPYC Time Trials
Saturday, June 10 · 8 a.m.
Lochmoor @ GPYC (Home)
Thursday, July 13
Swim Team Auction at the Club Wide
Summer Celebration
Friday, June 16 · 6:30 p.m.
Detroit Golf Club @ GPYC (Home)
Senior Night
Tuesday, July 18
Pizza Poster Party (Fo’c’sle)
Monday, June 19 · 6:15 p.m.
DYC Mini Meet
10 & under swimmers
Friday, July 21 · 8 a.m.
GPYC @ BAC (Away)
Tuesday, June 20
Finals Pizza Poster Paper Plate Awards Party
All Swimmers (East Lawn)
Tuesday, July 25 · 6 p.m.
Great Oaks @ GPYC (Home)
Picture Day
Thursday, June 22
Pasta Party/Finals Follies
13 & older swimmers
Thursday, July 27
Plum Hollow Firecracker Meet
11 & 12 year old swimmers
Friday, June 23 (Morning)
Detroit Golf Club Pontchartrain Relay Meet & Dance
13 & older swimmers
Friday, June 23 (Late Afternoon/Evening)
Cedar Point Team Trip
Wednesday, June 28
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MICSA Finals @ Detroit Golf Club
Friday, July 28 thru Sunday, July 30
Awards Night & Splash Down Party
(Main Dining Room/GPYC Pool/Gazebo)
Tuesday, August 1 · 6 p.m.
SWIM LESSONS PROGRAM
Plans are underway for our fast-approaching summer season at the Pool. This is a great opportunity for those just learning how to swim, as well
as for those looking for some extra instruction to fine tune their skills. For more information, you can contact Fred Michalik at (313) 640-7013
or [email protected].
PRIVATE LESSONS
GROUP LESSONS:
All sessions are 2 weeks long
Session 1: June 19 - June 29
Session 2: July 3 - July 13
Session 3: July 17 - July 27
Runs from End of May until the end of August
Contact Gina Peruzzi (Instructor) to schedule: (586) 381-9987
Parent Tot - Ages 18 months-3 years (Private Lesson)
Level One
2 days\week (Mon\Wed or Tue\Thur Class) Ages 3 and Up
-This is for children who are not able to swim on their own. Basic skills
are taught, such as holding breath, blowing bubbles, kicking, bobbing,
floating with assistance on front and back. Time: 10:30-11:00
Price: $60\session, each session is 2 weeks (4 lessons)
Parent accompanies child in water. Emphasis on getting the child
comfortable in the water, and introductions to water orientations\
explorations. Basic safety and aquatic skills are taught throughout the
class.
Price: $35 for 1\2 hour
Package Price: 4 x 30 minute lessons for $110
Levels 1,2, and 3\4 (Look at group descriptions)
Price: $35 for 1\2 hour
Level 2
Group lesson, 2 days\Week (Mon\Wed or Tue\Thur Class)
*Must pass level 1 to sign up for this class*
-Skills from level one are reviewed and expanded upon. New skills
include floating without assistance, turning over, basic arm strokes,
intro to rotary breathing, and being able to swim without assistance.
Time: 9:45-10:15
Price: $60\session, each session is 2 weeks (4 lessons)
Levels 3\4
Level 5
Pre-Competitive Swim Group
Introduction to pre-competitive swimming.
Instruction will focuses on blending swim lesson skills with beginner
swim team techniques. Skills include getting familiar with starts,
turns, and stroke development
Individual Prices: $35 for 1\2 hour $60 for 1 hour
Package Prices
4 x 30 minute lessons for $115 4 x 60 minute lessons for $220
Group lesson, 4 days a week (Mon-Thur) Ages 4 and Up
*Must pass level 2 to participate in this class*
-Skills include swimming freestyle with proper breathing.
Introductions to learning backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly are
taught in this course.
Time: 9:00-9:30
Price: $100\session, each session is 2 weeks (8 lessons)
Advanced Stroke Work
The class focuses on improving starts, turns, finishes, interval training,
and endurance, as well as refining stroke work.
Individual Prices: $35 for 1\2 hour $60 for 1 hour
Questions? Contact Gina Peruzzi (Instructor) (586) 381-9987 or Fred
Michalik at the Pool Office
Adult Swim Lessons - Contact Pool Office
Scuba Lessons - Contact Pool Office
Package Prices
4 x 30 minute lessons for $115 4 x 60 minute lessons for $220
Enroll at https://gpyc.campmanagement.com/enroll
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TENNIS PROGRAM
Pardon our dust…
As you probably all are aware, the tennis court area (aka Family Activity Center) is currently under renovation with an expected
completion date in July. We will offer a full menu of tennis options available at an alternate location; details on alternate location will be
provided in the near future. Updates on the progress of the Family Activity Center can be found on our GPYC website (www.gpyc.org)
on the Projects Update page. For more information, contact Dmitri Diakonov at [email protected].
Tennis Professional, Dmitri Diakonov
Dmitri Diakonov is one of 47 PTR Masters of Performance Tennis Coaches worldwide. The Professional
Tennis Registry is the largest global organization of tennis professionals with more than 15,000 members
across 125 countries.
The Master of Performance Tennis represents the highest possible educational rating achievement in
the industry. As well, the Master of Tennis represents a coaching level 5, the highest level within the
national Standard for Sports Coaches. It is also recognized as an equivalent to the International Tennis
Federation’s highest level of education and coaching.
In addition, Dmitri is a USPTA ELITE rated pro, holds a sports science certification from the USTA, and
acts on the Babolat Advisory Staff. A graduate of Penn State University, Dmitri has been on the tennis
staff of Country Club of Detroit, while later serving as the director of tennis for the Grosse Pointe Hunt
Club. During the indoor winter season, Dmitri is a tennis professional at Lochmoor.
Dmitri brings over 20 years of playing experience, ranging from the USTA Junior level up to the USTA
Professional Circuit.
ADULT TENNIS
Ladies Cardio
A cardio workout has never been more fun!
Fast paced drills and games set to music.
Level: All levels of play welcome.
Multiple pros will be available.
Men’s Night
Format: For the men only! An intense
45 minute stroke production workout,
followed by fast action competitive games.
Level: All levels of play welcome.
Adult Open Evening Drills
Format: Stroke production paired with
fast paced competitive games. Open to
both men and women.
Level: All levels of play welcome.
Private Lessons
Get one-on-one attention from one of
our tennis professionals. Is it time to
finally fix that forehand or master that
second serve? Bring a friend or spouse.
Have a group of friends but can never
find the right time for a clinic? Try a
flex clinic with a staff professional at a
custom time that works for your group.
*All adult clinics have a 15 minute late
window policy. After this window, adults
will not be permitted to participate as an
improper warm-up poses a serious risk of
injury.
Enroll at https://gpyc.campmanagement.com/enroll
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Match Pointe Emails
For deals, clinic announcements, and
special event details join the Match Pointe
Email Blast list. To become part of this
distribution list, simply email tennispro@
gpyc.org and request to be added.
JUNIOR TENNIS
Pee Wee Program
Format: The building blocks of tennis
taught through fun and engaging games.
Ages: 4-7
Challenger & Tour Level
Format: Designed for intermediate
to advanced children, emphasizing
improved foot work, strokes, strategy,
and match play.
Intermediate Court, ages 8-10
Advanced Court, ages 11 and up
GPYC PROJECTS UPDATE
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GOLF RECIPROCITY
The following private Clubs are offering reciprocal golf privileges:
Beach Grove Golf Club
14134 Riverside Drive East
St. Clair Beach, ON N8N 1B6
519-979-8092
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18 Holes
$85 plus taxes (CDN currency)
$20 cart fee (CDN currency)
Tuesday - Sunday after noon
Proper golf attire required
May use credit card or charge
to GPYC account
• If arriving by boat, please contact GPYC Membership staff to
reserve a slip
Burning Tree Golf and
Country Club
22871 21 Mile Road
Macomb, MI 48044
586-463-3661
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18 Holes
$62 - includes cart
Tuesday - Sunday after noon
Proper golf attire required
May use credit card or charge
to GPYC account
Gowanie Golf Club
24770 South River Road
Harrison Twp, MI 48045
586-468-1431
Lochmoor Club
1018 Sunningdale Dr
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
313-884-0563
• 18 Holes
•$50
• $20 cart fee
• Tuesday - Sunday
• Proper golf attire required
• May use credit card or charge
to GPYC account (American
Express not accepted)
• Golf available to GPYC (Boating) Members
• Please refer to the GPYC &
Lochmoor Club Shared Agreement for details
WATER AEROBICS PROGRAM
Did you know that you can burn between 290-760
calories in 60 minutes of water aerobics? Water
Aerobics is an evolving sport including but not limited
to the use of weight belts and flotation restraints. Cool
down and work out by getting your aerobic exercise
in the water. Elizabeth Bourke will be returning as
our instructor. Members Dr. & Mrs. Williams have
graciously volunteered their time to coordinate the
program again this year.
Session I: June 12–July 14 (five week session)
Session II: July 17–August 18
Instructor: Elizabeth Bourke
Days: M-W-F
Time: 12 p.m.
Cost: $50 for five weeks
Sign up with Norah Williams at: (313) 886-7813
or [email protected]
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LOCHMOOR SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT
Are you aware that Active (boating) GPYC members have
reciprocal tennis and golf privileges for adults and children?
For more information on the Lochmoor Club’s Tennis and
Golf Programs, please access via the GPYC Website under
Membership/GPYC-Lochmoor Agreement.
SUMMER BOWLING
FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT
Begins June 2, 2017 - Hours: 5 – 8 p.m.
Cost $10 per person
A la carte menu available.
FRIDAY ADULTS ONLY NIGHT
Begins June 2, 2017 - Hours: 8 – 11 p.m.
Cost is $20 per person
Drinks by Subscription
A la carte menu available
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