DOCK UPKEEP

We are pleased to report that thanks to Phil Mullins and Clyde Roper
all the loose boards on the dock have now been screwed back
down. Many thanks Phil and Clyde.

Urbanna Farmers Market

If you are in Urbanna this weekend, please come visit us at the
farmers market which is held in Taber Park from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Stock up on home grown and homemade goodies: choice
perennials, annuals, flower arrangements and topiaries, just-picked
produce, fresh baked goods, artisanal cheeses, clothing, jewelry,
soaps, candles and who knows what else.

URBANNA MARKET

Please join us this Saturday, June 9, at the Urbanna Farmers Market in Taber Park from 9:00 – 1:00. We have 45 vendors, many new ones as well as old favorites! There will be fresh produce, baked goods, hot dogs & hamburgers, a 50/50 Raffle, music and more. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun time while supporting the local community. While you're in town, stop by the great shops in Downtown Urbanna.

Hope to see you there!

MAY COOKOUT PHOTOS

Photos of our May 5 cookout are now on line - go visit via direct link to the photo gallery on our website
http://www.uhyc.com/uhyc-cookout2012may/index.htm

VESSEL SAFETY CHECK

Fred Eddowes is organizing a vessel safety check which will take
place on 19th May commencing at 10:00A on the NORTH DOCK at UHYC.
Please email tantehazel@gmail.com if you would like to be on the
schedule. We already have several boats scheduled.

FAMILIES OF GEESE

Well this year we have two families of geese. There is a younger
family alongside our regular older geese. The older parents have 9
goslings and the younger birds have 3 goslings. It's a delight to
see them growing. Take care when driving through the neighbourhood.

URBANNA FARMERS MARKET

The first Urbanna Farmers Market of the year will take place on
Saturday May 12. We hope if you are in town you will come visit
us. We have 48 venders - and it's also Art on the Half Shell.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday May 5 at the AGM and
also at our first cookout of the season.

GOSLINGS HAVE BEEN BORN

We have our new goslings in the pond - hope this means we will soon
be seeing you all. I hope to get photos in the next few days.

WATER IS ON

The water is back on the docks following dewinterization. Pool will
be opened as scheduled - Memorial Day.

Storm Damage Repair

During the winter months a float got damaged by a swim platform at
UHYC and this week David, Roger and Phil got together and replaced
the damaged float with a new one. Our thanks for their hard work.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The AGM will be held at the clubhouse on May 5 - commencing at
10:30A. We hope you will join us.

DEWINTERIZING DOCKS

Water will be turned on at the docks on April 1 - all being well.

VOTING AND DUES

We are pleased with the response to the voting on the new budget and
new board members. Thanks to all of you who have already paid your 2012 dues.

THE GEESE ARE BACK

We are rather surprised to find the Canada Geese family is back. Is
spring on the way!!

NEW CLUBHOUSE WINDOWS

Work is now completed on the clubhouse windows - that should hold
good for many years. Cheers to Phil and the maintenance
department. Here are some photos of the work underway.

MAINTENANCE

Bathrooms at the south docks will be closed for the next few days, including this weekend (November 11).   Please use the facilities at the north docks.  We apologize for this inconvenience.

 

Maintenance UHYC

URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL

It looks as if Saturday is going to be a lovely day. We hope those
of you who come to Urbanna to join in the oyster festival events will
have a great day with lots of oysters and lots of fun.

DIVER SERVICES

Fred Eddowes ask me to let you know that  D J Cline of Nautical Limits, Inc. will be available at our docks for bottom cleaning and  zinc replacements.  He will be there on Oct. 4 and subsequent months on the first Tuesday every month.  He charges $2.00  per foot for bottom cleaning and $10 for zinc replacements plus cost of zinc.  Extra difficult bottoms may cost $20 - $30 more for the first cleaning. 

He is good and this is a great way to save money because he works in the water so you don't have to haul your boat.  He is also available for other dive work if needed.

Folks can reach DJ via e-mail – dj@nauticallimits.com    DJ did my boat 9/12 and did an excellent job.

Last Urbanna Market of the Year

Saturday September 10th is the last Urbanna Farmers Market for 2011 - come by and check out our new vendors.

HURRICANE IRENE

Please make every effort to secure your boat for the onslaught of
Hurricane Irene which is expected to hit our area this coming
weekend. Double up on your lines - especially your spring lines and
remove anything from no deck which is not part of the structure of
the boat. We would also recommend that you take down your bimini tops.

AUGUST URBANNA FARMERS MARKET

Urbanna Farmers Market will take place on Saturday, August 13 in Taber Park from 9:00 – 1:00. We have 50+ vendors, many new ones as well as old favorites! There will be fresh produce, baked goods, hot dogs & hamburgers, ice cream, arts & crafts, a 50/50 Raffle, music and more. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun time while supporting the local community. And while you're in town, stop by the great shops in Downtown Urbanna and check out the Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Homecoming down at the Town Marina. It's a great weekend to be in Urbanna!

 

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS

This Saturday,

July 16, 2011 | Music Under the Stars

7 to 9pm | Taber Park | Musical guest: The Fun Doctors | Free. Bring your own chair or blanket. Come early and have a picnic, socialize and enjoy the music!

URBANNA FARMERS MARKET

Urbanna Farmers Market takes place July 9 at Taber Park from 9:00 – 1:00.   There are 50+ vendors, many new ones as well as old favorites!

There will be fresh produce, baked goods, hot dogs & hamburgers, ice cream, arts & crafts, a 50/50 Raffle, music and more.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun time while supporting the local community.

CLUBHOUSE

As we slowly try to upgrade everything - we are pleased to say we
have now replaced the carpet in the clubhouse.

NEW PUMP OUT STATION

Installation of the new pump out has begun. Hopefully it will be
finished for Memorial Weekend.

DRIVE CAREFULLY

Please drive carefully past our two Canada Geese families!

MEMORIAL WEEKEND COOKOUT

Please join us for our annual Memorial Weekend cookout. May 28th
from 12:30 to 2 p.m. We will provide: Hot Dogs: Baked Beans: Cole
Slaw: Cold Drinks and cookies. WE BRING THE FOOD YOU BRING THE FUN.

NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHERS INSTALLED

This morning David installed six new fire extinguishers on the
docks. There are six in all, two on the end of each entrance ramp.

UPGRADED SEPTIC SYSTEM FOR CLUBHOUSE

Our maintenance director Phil Mullins is slowly working through all
of the deficiencies in our different systems. The toilet at the
clubhouse has, on several occasions, been prone to the tank
overflowing and flooding the toilet with sewage. To alleviate this
problem Phil has had a new pump installed, a new float switch and
also a red warning light. This warning light is to give us early
warning if there is a problem with the system overfilling. If
anyone sees the warning light flashing you should inform one of the
directors listed on the notice board between the two toilets.

HERE ARE THE GOSLINGS

This is our new family of gosling.

GOSLINGS ARE IN THE POND

We have 9 goslings - take care when driving through! Will try to
get photographs.

AGM

We had a very successful Annual General Meeting on Saturday 16th
April. Thank you to everyone who attended and to Fred and Betty for
providing such nice refreshments.

NEW BOATING LAWS IN VA

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla is offering an "About Boating
Safety" class at the Masonic Lodge on Grace Street in Urbanna on
Saturday April 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this is the same day as our
Annual General Meeting.

Auxiliary members will answer questions and advise on water and
safety requirements for boaters. The changes in VA law requirements
include: As of July 1 2010 all PWC operators 35 years old and
younger must complete a boating safety course.
Beginning July 1, 2011 all PWC operators 50 and younger must take a
boating safety course. Boat operators ages 20 and younger need to
take a boat safety course.

The April 16 class is free of charges - textbooks can be purchased
for $20. Please call 804-758-4053 or email ronan3@verizon.net to
reserve a seat, walk-ins will be welcomed.

NEW PUMP-OUT STATION

We are pleased to let you know that after much research and many
weeks of hard work we have placed an order for a new/replacement
peristaltic pump-out station. This, together with the installation,
will cost around $11,000 - of which the good news is that state pays
for 75%. We think you will all agree that this additional upgrade
to our marina will make life so much easier for us all. In the
very near future we will be placing an order for a solar powered tank alert.

TURNING THE WATER BACK ON

The water on the docks will be turned on April 2. There is a
certain procedure we need to follow so we do not exert too much
pressure at once which can cause leak problems. We must follow this
procedure so we do not invalidate our warranty.

THE CANADA GEESE ARE HERE

The geese are back at the pond. Surely a sign that better things
are around the corner????

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hope 2011 will be a good year for you all. In the next couple of
weeks you will be receiving your 2011 dues invoice, record update
sheet and budget - so keep a lookout for this information coming the
mail to you soon.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL

Here's wishing everyone a Happy Christmas (or whatever you
celebrate) and a wonderful New Year. Let's hope that we all get in
a full year's sailing in 2011!! There will be a big mailing going
out the early part of January so watch your mailbox.

Moonlight in Urbanna

This delightful photograph was sent to us by Steve Helber - thanks
for sharing Steve. Steve rents slip 36.
Happy Chistmas to all at UHYC.

DOCKS ARE NOW WINTERIZED!

Phil Mullins has informed us that the docks are now winterized -
always a bit sad to see the end of the season! However, enjoy the
lovely warm sunny days while you can.

WINTERIZATION

WATER TO THE DOCKS WILL BE SHUT OFF AFTER THE OYSTER FESTIVAL -
EITHER NOVEMBER 8 OR 9.

THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WILL BE DRAINED AND WINTERIZED.

URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL RENTAL SLIPS

If you know someone who wants a slip to rent for the oyster festival - here is the link on our website http://www.uhyc.com/slip-rental.htm

ALL CLEAR FROM THE AUTHORITIES

The authorities have now given the all clear on the water
contamination at UHYC - this mainly affected the homeowners, but we
did have to purge our system. We are now working to file our claim
with the insurance company concerned.

URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL

Parking Permits for the Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival are being
mailed out this week. We hope the weather will be wonderful and we
will all enjoy this special event.

WATER WATER EVERYWHERE

There has been a water contamination problem found at Urbanna Harbour Subdivision.  Unfortunately this has also, to a lesser extent,  impacted our docks.   State and local authorities are instructing us as to the action that has to be taken.     It is hoped that the corrective measures will be completed by mid week next week but meanwhile please do not DRINK the water on the docks.   If you come down this weekend we recommend that you bring bottled water for drinking.  The water is OK for all other uses.    Of course you also cannot drink the water in the bath houses.

RAIN RAIN RAIN

We have an incredible amount of rain the last few days - you might
want to plan on visiting your boat if you have not already done so to
make sure all is well.

POOL CLOSING

The UHYC pool will officially close on October 1. We hope you have
all enjoyed the new security this year.

NEW SIGNS

If you have not been down to your boat lately you will not have seen
the new signs we are installing. These are really smart and a great
improvement over the old signs. Check them out next time you are in Urbanna.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON SATURDAY

Hope you have all made your reservations for the 4th September Ice
Cream Social. See you there!

BOARD MEETING

The next board meeting will take place on Saturday September 25
commencing at 11 a.m. at the Clubhouse.

LABOR DAY

Look out for the email inviting you to an ice cream/cookie event on
Saturday, September 4th. It will be a nice chance to bring a picnic
on the lawn, get together with fellow boaters and listen to the
singing guitar player David Moran. You need to make a reservation
if you want to join in on the free dessert.

VIEW ACROSS THE CREEK

Nice to see the boats back in residence.

PEDESTALS IN USE!

How exciting to see the pedestals in some of the marina in good
use! Hopefully all will soon be finished.

URBANNA FARMERS' MARKET

If you are in Urbanna on August 14th, don't forget to stop by the
Urbanna Farmers' Market at Taber Park, starting at 9 a.m. Lots of
new venders, music and fresh vegetables.

POWER ON AT NORTH DOCK

Slips 1 through 48 now have power. After much confusing information
and direction from Dominion Power, I think we finally have it
right. Contact Ed Fisher for more information.

ELECTRICIANS STILL WORKING HARD

For those of you occupying slips between 49 and 96 the meters have been wired and the power is on to your pedestal.   If you disconnected your power before this project began you will need to contact Dominion Power to resume electrical service.   These pedestals have all passed inspection by the county and are operable as from Wednesday 28th July.   Hopefully all the pedestals will be in working order this coming week - our electricians are doing a sterling job.

MOORING PILE SLIDER

Those ordering mooring pilings are being offered as an optional extra
a mooring piling slider. This is made in very strong marine
aluminium and is 5' long. The price for this extra is $265. Slip
holders will be receiving an email on this today.

BOARD MINUTES

The minutes from the Board Meeting held on July 17 are now available online.
http://www.uhyc.com/minutes.htm

JULY BOARD MEETING

The board met on July 17th and spent 4 hours discussing many
subjects. The minutes from this meeting will soon be on our
website. There were many important motions made and I will let you
know when the minutes are posted.

Secretary/Treasurer

PARTY TIME

All the photographs of the party are online... click here to view... here are a couple of reminders of what a fabulous party we had last Saturday - thanks to you all for making it a huge success with your good company and scrumptious contributions.

FLYING HIGH

Ed Fisher and David Laughton take to the air in Ed's plane for some interesting views of UHYC.

Enjoy

UP IN THE AIR

Ed Fisher took David Laughton up in his plane to get a few photos of the harbour before the boats move in. Here are two of the images.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Did you know if you click on each photograph it comes in full screen?

RECONNECTING WITH DOMINION POWER

Although we will not have power on the slips for another two or three
weeks, if you phoned in a disconnect with Dominion power when this
project started, you can phone in now and give your slip number and
ask for a reconnection so that you will have power when the pedestals
are wired. New slip owners can call in and advise Dominion Power of
their slip number and open a fresh account.

FINAL MOVE-IN DATES

The move-in dates for the new docks have been announced as follows:

Slips 49 - 129 on or after June 30, 2010

Slips 1 - 48 on or after 5:00 p.m. July 2, 2010

In view of the fact that your committee is allowing move-in without
electrical or plumbing services, we require each slip owner and
renter to sign and return a release on or before moving into your new
slip. These forms have been either emailed or mailed to you.

PARTY TIME

Join us on July 3rd in celebrating our new docks. 

Come and spend time with your fellow slip owners, get to know each other and the board and let us all celebrate this wonderful achievement.    Reservation form http://www.uhyc.com/pdflib/dock-opening-2010.pdf

MOVING DAY DRAWS NEAR

BOATS IN SLIP 49 – 129 (SOUTH DOCKS) 
CAN BE MOORED AT THE NEW FACILITY BEGINNING JULY 1 WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE ARE NO UTILITIES ON ANY OF THESE SLIPS. 
 
FOR SLIPS 1 – 48 (NORTH DOCKS)
WE ARE HOPING THAT THESE SLIPS CAN BE OCCUPIED BEGINNING JULY 1 BUT THIS WILL BE CONFIRMED BY THE END OF THIS WEEK.
 
Your dock replacement committee has rearranged construction sequences in order to allow earlier move in dates for all slips.
 
Utility cables and plumbing on the south docks will be fully installed and decks made safe for public access and pedestal bases will be installed but not in working order.
 
We are hoping Utility cables and plumbing on the north docks will be fully installed and decks made safe for public access but pedestal bases and meters will not be wired and will not be in working order.
 
Both bathhouses will be in full working order.
 
After the July 4 vacation work will continue on the pedestal installation and should be completed within 2 weeks.
 
We thank you for your patience, understanding and support.

CREEK VIEWS

Thought you would enjoy these views taken from the "lighthouse" yesterday.

HOW TO MOOR YOUR BOAT

Here is a link to the web page which shows you how you can tie your boat up in your new floating dock http://www.uhyc.com/dock-mooring.htm

STEEL PILINGS

Here is one of the steel pilings that the floating docks move up and
down on - also a photograph of several installed pilings.

LOOKING NORTH

Here are two views looking north - as you can see the pedestals are
well on the way. Of course the tops of the pedestals will be
installed after the plumbing.

PEDESTAL INSTALLATION

Here is a photograph showing the pedestal installation process.

ENORMOUS WIRING PROJECT

This photo shows the enormous amount and size of the wiring that MHES
(our electrical contractors) are running through the docks for us.

FINAL DOCKS ARRIVED TODAY

The last consignment of docks are being unloaded as we speak! The
north docks will soon be all in place. Wiring installation is
underway, and soon the pedestals will be going into place. Lots
going on at UHYC. More photos soon.

PEDESTAL CONSIGNMENT

All the pedestals are safely unloaded and are now stored away. As
you can see the pedestals are very good looking and robust.

PEDESTALS ARRIVES

Our new electric pedestals arrived at 5 a.m. this morning so David
was up and off early. Everything is looking good and I will get
photos out ASAP. Right now I am running on UK time!!

UPDATES

I am back from the UK now - so updates will be here soon!

MORE VIEWS FROM THE BRIDGE

Showing the docks on the northern stretch in front of Phil Mullis
House and the corner of the docks showing David Cottrell's Lighthouse home.

THE DOCKS ARE IN PLACE NOW

Here are some views from the bridge of the docks now that we have put
in some of the pilings and jacked them into place. Click on the
images to see them full page.

TWO FAMILIES OF GEESE

We now have a new family of geese with 3 chicks. Our original
family has sadly lost one of its chicks, but the two survivors seems
strong and healthy.

A nice turnout for the AGM

Between 40 and 50 people joined us for the AGM. Afterwards this
group were able to walk the docks. Everything received favourable reviews.

ANNUAL MEETING

The Board prepared to call the meeting to order

MORE DOCKS ARRIVE TOMORROW

Our third dock consignment arrives tomorrow, after this there will be
a further two consignments. Progress continues at a steady pace.

SOUTH DOCK

These photos taken from Urbanna bridge show the south dock walkway
being installed and awaiting the finger piers.

DOCKS SNUGGLY ACROSS THE CREEK

The docks received this week are now snuggly berthed at UHYC!