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101 Volanta Ave

Fairhope, AL 36532

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I am not a member of this yacht club but I did help co-host a wedding shower in the downstairs area. The view is amazing and it's an excellent place to host a shower or any other sort of outdoor gathering. We had a lot of fun and the staff was beyond helpful (even though they didn't have to be because technically, downstairs is on your own). The downstairs area is large with plenty of available seating and room.

Love the crab claws and always grab a pound or two when we come to the club! My girls love the deserts and the bread pudding is wonderful!

Hard to review. This place is members only. Read that here because no one tells you this anywhere else. I called ahead for a reservation and they told me I didn't need one because they weren't that busy and hung up the phone! I got there and walked into the dining area and waited 5 minutes until anyone came to the hostess stand. Then they told me I could sit where ever I wanted. We sat down and were not waited on for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes we were asked what we wanted to drink and ordered our drinks. It was then we were asked for "our number." I told her, "I don't have a number" and she said, "oh ok" and walked away. Then she came back and informed me it was members only but that they would let me eat there tonight as a guest. After that the service was noticeably better than it was before. It seemed that by being there as a possible new member they were willing to treat me better. Service from that point forward was excellent. The food was very good, don't know if I'll be back again as I guess I'll need to be invited but the food my wife and I ordered really was great! Prices were OK for a members only club but I don't think I'd want to eat here all the time. Would like to go back and try the fried food, it seems it may be their specialty...

Prime rib was perfect. Cooked just like Plug ordered. Excellent flavor all through the meat. Baked potato was right on the money. Hot and not to hard. A+ meal. improving. Service was excellent. Came out fresh and served with a smile

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Food is improving. Service a little faster. The food have more seasoning and the salads have a nice presentations. The nightly specials are unique. Salmon, redfish and grouper dishes have been superb. Chicken piccata is always good. Chicken is always moist. The vegetables seasoning are full of flavor and very fresh.

Food is improving. Good flavor. Server Ayoe was super. Service was quick. Veggies a little to desire. Love this place.

Great food and service. Seasoned just right. Fish was fresh not frozen. Prime rib just right temperature and flavoring.

I saw a review so decided to post. FYC IS members-only, but let me assure you cash talks, especially at the bar. I use my (dead) Dad's number (5 digits, but start with a zero) but pay cash. The bar won't even ask for a number. Monday is pot-luck. Bring a dish - everyone does - and watch the sunset. Tuesdays are free taco nights is you arrive early enough. The kitchen is closed Mon and Tue. I am very anti-"white fish" which just means frozen Vietnamese stuff and FYC serves an awful lot of the stuff. To me, the food, except for the flounder, is not memorable. Neither is the service. Last month a waitress dropped a tray with two filled water glasses on me! I did get an apology and ONE cloth napkin. But, the bar and patio are way cool and the views are lovely. Membership is pretty cheap - about $50 a month - and you get access to use their small fleet of sailboats. Except for use of the boats I have given you the secret to Club, but don't tell anyone....

Daddy kept a boat here so I grew up eating the fried crab claws. But after going back I found out they really are the BEST! You can eat a whole pound of them, noooooo problem. As an appetizer I recommend captains wafers with butter.

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Easy ways to power up your mainsheet

• Duncan Kent
• May 7, 2021

The mainsheet is the most worked item of deck gear, so it's vital to choose the right system and set it up correctly for your boat

Making tweaks to your mainsheet system can prevent breakages and wear to fittings. Credit: Graham Snook

New production yachts often come with systems that have been designed more for convenience while moored than with a sensible engineering solution in mind, resulting in significant loads placed on the boom, kicker, boom-end fittings, mainsheet tackle and crew.

Duncan Kent is a technical writer for marine publications and websites

Making a few tweaks to how your mainsheet system is set up makes handling easier for you and prevents breakages and wear to your fittings.

Keeping complex sail control mechanisms away from vulnerable areas of the boat is paramount, which is why cruising boatbuilders often position the mainsheet up on the coachroof ahead of the main hatch garage.

Though this effectively keeps it ‘out of the way’, it’s often not ideal from an engineering point of view in that it invariably means the mainsheet is attached halfway along the boom, when best mechanical advantage is offered at the aft end.

When connected further forward on the boom, the load on the mainsheet is greatly increased, so too the amount of human effort required to operate it.

If it really must be on the coachroof, then it should be mounted directly under the first leech reefing point, giving you the same mechanical advantage when the wind is up and you’re reefed .

Mainsheet blocks

The key to any sail control system is to keep friction to a minimum, which means the dimensions of the blocks, sheaves and lines are all important, as well as the type of bearings they have.

In principle, you should choose a sheave diameter of at least six times the diameter of the sheet, within the safe working load of the system.

Upgrading the line to one with superior strength, such as Dyneema, and lower stretch can result in you being able to drop a couple of sizes in line diameter, reducing costs, effort and wear.

The type of bearing a block has makes an enormous difference to the friction in any high-load tackle.

Standard plain bearing models are strong, but hard to turn, whereas ball-race and roller types require far less effort.

However, though ball-race bearings reduce friction, they also reduce the working load capacity as Delrin balls (most common) can distort under load long before a plain metal bearing would.

For this reason, the more popular choice for larger yachts are blocks with roller bearings, that have the low-friction of the balls, but the load capacity of plain bearings.

Specialist Rutgerson supplies a range that’s even maintenance-free, thanks to clever ‘roll- links’ between the rollers that keep out dirt and salt.

Mechanical advantage

A 6:1 tackle theoretically reduces sheet loads to 1/6th, but in real terms it’s closer to a quarter due to the friction in the block bearings.

Upwind the average load on the mainsheet for a 35ft cruising yacht with the mainsheet attached at the boom end is said to be around 150kg in 16 knots of apparent wind.

This would result in an actual hand load of roughly 37kg (including friction) if you were to sheet her hard in at this point with a 6:1 tackle, dropping to a more manageable 15-20kg in 12 knots apparent wind.

Whilst it’s useful to have an idea of how these items are rated, most manufacturers will recommend which size line and block you should use for your set-up.

Overhead mainsheet tracks retain the mainsheet’s mechanical advantage while keeping the track out of the cockpit. Credit: Graham Snook/Yachting Monthly

You can make the main easier to sheet in by increasing the mechanical advantage via an additional purchase (more turning blocks) or, if possible, moving the attachment point further towards the end of the boom.

Remember, though, that the more parts a tackle has, the more line is required, which, when close-hauled, has to go somewhere in the cockpit!

Alternatively, you could use a two-speed, double-ended tackle such as Harken’s self-contained system.

Pulling on both lines sheets it in quickly but requires more effort, whereas pulling just on one line doubles the mechanical advantage, halving the effort needed.

This method uses far less line than a traditional multi- way block arrangement and doesn’t introduce dangerous ‘flying’ blocks where a ‘fine trim’ block is positioned halfway up the mainsheet – just about at head level when tacking.

A widespread problem with any mainsheet system that incorporates a cam cleat can be difficulty with releasing the sheet under load.

Many folk don’t realise that on almost all blocks with a cam cleat attached the lead angle can be adjusted to suit the set-up, which can make life a whole lot easier and avoid you having to use your foot on the sheet to release it.

Sit in the cockpit where you normally would when sailing upwind and check that the cam cleat is in line with or just above where your hands are.

Twist can also be a problem on multi-part mainsheets due to the natural twist in the line, often exacerbated by having two swivels or the line being incorrectly reeved.

The former is simply cured by ensuring there is only one swivel, which is attached to the traveller end so that the lead angle can be changed easily when changing tack.

Some blocks, such as those from Selden, have lockable swivels.

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Reeving is an art form in itself and is by no means obvious.

Very often a multi-part tackle is mis- reeved causing two parts of the sheet to chafe against each other creating friction and the whole set-up to end up twisted.

Correct reeving (if in doubt ask the supplier) eliminates crossed lines and ensures load is balanced evenly across all of the sheaves.

Finally, some mainsheet tackles have a ratchet sheave, although they don’t really help much on a cruising yacht.

They do relieve some sheet load, but a larger mainsheet tackle needs a quick- release jammer to be safe and the faceted V-grooved rope channel simply puts extra wear on the sheet.

Sail control: Getting the most from your mainsail

The traveller.

• The traveller is one of the most important aspects of mainsail trim, yet I have been on numerous yachts where the traveller has been ignored all its life. Not knowing its purpose, many owners leave it fixed permanently in the centre. On one boat I sailed it was even screwed down!
• The reason for having the mainsheet attached to a traveller on a track is to enable it to be used to control the position of the boom under sail. Letting the traveller run down the track ‘spills’ the wind in the mainsail and reduces heeling momentum instantly, without affecting the shape or trim of the mainsail itself. When the gust has gone through all you need do is haul it back up the track to put the power back on, knowing the sail will be set as before.
• If you have an old boat with spring- release locking pins on the traveller, I would advise you modify it or replace it with a purpose-made system. If this isn’t possible, then you’ll need to rely much more on the kicker (see above) for controlling the sail shape when sheeting in and out.

The mainsheet track

• The position of the track is also important. The closer to the mast the mainsheet is attached to the boom, the shorter the track needs to be (as the outboard end of the boom moves in a much wider arc than the inboard end). However, mounting it ahead of a spray hood makes it extremely difficult to adjust the position of the traveller in a hurry.
• Tracks that are mounted overhead on a gantry, like those on the Hunter Legend range of yachts offer something of a compromise. To my mind their good points – long track right across the boat, mainsheet attached at the end of the boom, tackle kept well clear of the cockpit – are somewhat negated by the need for another turning block in the traveller adjusters, increasing friction and making them harder to adjust quickly.
• It makes sense to have the mainsheet track within reach of the helmsman with the mainsheet tackle as close to vertical below the boom end as possible. In some cases, especially on smaller boats, this will mean the mainsheet track is in the cockpit and can restrict access when not sailing. It is possible to install a removable track mounted across the centre of the cockpit well, for example, but quickly detached in port or at anchor to free up the space for relaxing. UK deck gear specialist, Barton produces a range of these for yachts right up to 36ft LOA, complete with traveller adjustment blocks mounted on the end-stops.
• Sometimes (particularly on coachroof- mounted tracks) the track has been ‘contoured’ to suit the curved cabin top. I’d strongly recommend replacing it with a straight, flat piece of track. A curved track encourages the traveller to remain in the centre. If you force it to the end using a powerful adjuster tackle it will simply pull the boom down.

The kicker is almost as important as the sheet for controlling the mainsail. Credit: Graham Snook

• The kicker (aka vang) is almost as important as the sheet for controlling the mainsail but is often ignored. The kicker’s primary purpose is to keep the boom from rising up when the mainsheet is eased. It is especially vital if you have a single-point mainsheet fixing or a bridle, rather than a track and traveller, as the former allow the boom to lift as soon as the
• mainsheet is freed.
• Because of the extreme loads it has to undergo, the non-boom end of the kicker should ideally be attached to a reinforced pad eye on the deck or to a stout collar around the mast, rather than a simple, riveted mast fitting.
• A gas-sprung or hydraulic kicker enables you to do away with the topping lift as, when the kicker is released, the spring-loaded vang pushes the boom upwards. It’s sensible to put the main halyard on the boom end to act as a topping lift when leaving the boat to take the permanent load off the spring.

Safety first

• Mainsheet tackles, tracks and travellers, kickers and boom fittings are all subjected to massive loads in heavy conditions, but should the yacht undergo an accidental gybe these loads can increase tenfold. For this reason, it can pay dividends to fit a boom brake of sorts. These ‘adjustable preventers’ not only allow for more control during an intentional gybe, but also stop the boom crashing over and possibly taking the rig down in the event of an accidental gybe. There are several on the market, including the Scott Boomlock, Wichard’s Gyb’Easy, Walder Boombrake, which can really offer peace of mind, particularly when sailing dead downwind.

Leech control

Leach control is important for gust response, adapting to conditions and preventing excessive heel. Credit: Graham Snook

Jeremy White of Elvstrom Sails shares his tips

• Traditionally you’re taught to pull in the mainsheet until you get the desired amount of twist (and so power in the sail), then take the slack out of the kicker, which will lock in that twist setting.
• The problem with mainsheet systems located forward on the boom, is you can’t get the leech tension you need. In this situation you’re forced to use the kicker alone to shape the leech. It is rare you are able to get as much tension via the kicker as you are via the mainsheet without using a winch and when cruising few of us are likely to do this.
• That is not to say it is always a negative outcome. The bonus to plenty of mechanical advantage is that when you ease the main, the leech remains tight which, in turn, gives more finite control. However, I often think the twist that develops in a mainsail when easing a mainsheet with less load in the kicker functions as a very effective safety valve. Racing sailors might want to have very specific control if someone is constantly trimming, but being able to lose a lot of power quickly by easing a small amount of sheet does have its appeal.
• If you are using your traveller then your leech will keep the same shape as you let the traveller down to depower in a gust anyway, so using this most of the time, there is no harm in being set up with less kicker than desirable as this will act as a macro adjustment in a really big gust.

Power up your purchase

• Consider an upgrade. Make sure your traveller is able to move easily while under load, and if possible can be adjusted from the helm. Consider upgrading your mainsheet track. Moving this to the cockpit will increase sail control and you can fit a removable track. At the same time, adding a purchase to adjust the traveller under load will also make sail adjustment much easier.
• Keep a clean sheet. Ensure your mainsheet system is free of twists, is correctly reeved and has the right rope and sheave sizes. Any unwanted friction in the system results in more effort for the crew, so make sure your mainsheet is reeved through the blocks correctly. You can also lock the top set of blocks so they can’t swivel, which will help keep the twists out.
• Here’s the kicker. Use your kicker. This is increasingly vital on those boats without a traveller or on those boats with a mainsheet system located mid-way down the boom. The kicker controls leech twist and gives you better control of power in gusty conditions and downwind.
• Increase the power . Move the adjustment point of the mainsheet further aft along the boom if possible, or add more purchase to your mainsheet system, or opt for a speed-sheet system to reduce sheeting loads. Consider adding more purchase to your kicker system too, to give you more control over the leech shape, though you may need to reinforce or change its mast attachment point. Adjust the angle of your cam cleat to make cleating and uncleating easier.
• Block busters. Get the blocks and cleats set up correctly to reduce friction and make it easier to use. Ratchet blocks are generally unnecessary on cruising boats and add friction, so get rid of these if you have them. Check the bearings of the blocks run freely under load – they may need replacing. Just washing the blocks out with fresh water and spraying with dry lubricant can work wonders with friction.

German mainsheets

German mainsheets that run to the end of the boom offer good control and minimise rope in the cockpit, but the sheet needs working. Credit: Graham Snook

The double-ended, or single-piece mainsheet has become known colloquially as the ‘German’ mainsheet.

Often the sheet will come back to a pair of primary winches, one either side of the cockpit.

With this system a crewmember can sit on the windward side with full access to the traveller and mainsheet winch.

It is a workable solution too for shorthanded sailing on dual-helm yachts, in that the helmsman can control the mainsheet from either helm.

A key disadvantage is that often you end up with all the sheet on one side, unless you constantly even out their use as you go.

To counter this, splicing the ends together makes a continuous loop, but this does make it harder to neatly coil and tidy away.

Increasingly these systems return to a cabin-top winch.

Though this does free up cockpit space, and means there is no mainsheet to catch an unwary crewmember in a gybe, it significantly reduces ease of use and accessibility significantly.

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New Fairhope Yacht Club should be completed early this summer

FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Sunset celebrations and pool parties will soon be featured attractions at the new Fairhope Yacht Club, expected for completion by early summer, according to a news release. The old facility was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

“We’ve had our members pull together to rebuild the FYC,” said Tommy Yeager, lifelong member and former commodore at the club. “As a sailor, the club is a part of my life as it is for the other members. This landmark is definitely being rebuilt due to popular demand by the town.”

Features of the new building include an improved clubhouse and installation of a swimming pool, the first in club history. The clubhouse, designed to withstand 140 mile-per-hour winds, will consist of a 10,000-square-foot interior with an additional 5,000 square feet of an elevated exterior porch.

After experiencing an extensive amount of damage from the hurricane, the yacht club is taking precautions by rebuilding with BluWood, a termite, mold, mildew and fungus-resistant lumber manufactured by Edgefield Lumber Co. in Loxley.

“While the exterior of the club is a concrete structure, we chose to frame the interior walls with BluWood because of its resistance to mold and mildew damage,” said George Roberds, head of the FYC building committee. “The club experiences a great amount of moisture and humidity from Mobile Bay, and the walls are one of the most exposed areas of the building.”

Since its opening in 1942, the FYC has offered a variety of sailboat races and social events. Last weekend, the club was host for the 50th anniversary Dauphin Island Race.

After its completion, the club’s membership is expected to grow during the next year because of the interest shown in the new pool by younger families, Yeager said.

“This beautiful building will bring in a new generation of sailors and help carry the FYC into the next century,” he said. “It provides a refuge for the members to escape the realities of the world. I, as well as many of us, can’t wait to step into the new club, see friendly faces, and most importantly, sail Mobile Bay.”

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Fairhope Yacht Club is a private club for members and guests. The Club boasts a family oriented environment with a casual atmosphere where members can come and relax while enjoying beautiful sunsets from one of the many vantage points on the premises.

Fairhope Yacht Club is pleased to have Chef Robert Jur at the Club. Chef Rob, originally from Indiana, relocated to Fairhope to be near family and for the love of the area. His menu and nightly features are a pleasure to the palate. Children enjoy their own child size menu and are always a welcome part of the Club. Dining room attire is usually casual for those who wish to come in after a day on the water.

Chef Rob, along with House Manager Pauline Stewart, can also make your next party, whether a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, special birthday or any other occasion, a very memorable event. Our staff is among the friendliest on the Gulf Coast and makes you feel at home each time you walk through the door.

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Summer Sailing

Save the dates.

Session 1: June 3rd – June 14th Session 2: June 17th – June 28th Session 3: July 8th – July 19th Session 4: July 22nd – August 2nd

Session A: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Session B: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Camp Fees: Members $400. Non-members $450

Bay Buddy camp is hosted the 2nd week of each session listed above. It is only offered from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Bay Buddy camp fee: $225 for members $250 for non-members

Any Questions Contact: Holly Murray 228-363-0073 or [email protected]

Sailors ages 7-12 or high school sailors

Types of boats.

There are three classes used for instruction at FYC.

The Optimist is a small sailboat designed for learning to sail and raced until a sailor reaches their 13th birthday.  It is a singlehanded boat. The Optimist fleet learns points of sail, how to determine wind direction, sailing terminology and on the water safety. Children between the ages of 7-12 weighing up to 125 lbs. should register for this fleet.

The C420 is the boat used for high school and college sailing.  It is a double handed boat with a mainsail and a jib.  The 420 fleet will learn weather basics, on the water safety, points of sail and sail trim.  In addition, the 420 sailor will learn how to work in a skipper/crew team.  Sailors over 12 years old and over 105 lbs should register for this fleet.

The Feva is an up and coming youth class boat sailed double handed like a 420.

Children ages 5-7

Our Bay Buddies program is designed to introduce our smallest sailors to the yacht club, the beach, and sailing in a positive, playful environment.  Bay Buddies will swim, play beach games, throw cast nets, go for sailboat and powerboat rides with counselors while learning about our bay and all it has to offer.

Do I have to be a member of Fairhope Yacht Club?

NO, All interested sailors are welcome to attend.

How early should I sign up for Summer Sailing?

As early as possible, sessions sell out quickly.

Does FYC offer after camp care?

NO, a camper picked up more than 15 minutes after their session has ended will be charged a late pickup fee of $10.

What should my child bring to camp?

Your sailor needs:

• A US Coast guard approved life jacket in their size
• Closed toe shoes
• change of clothes
• bathing suit
• and a bag to keep their belongings organized.

What will my child learn during FYC Summer Camp?

New sailors are going to learn parts of the boat, sails, and rigging as well as basic knots, weather and safety.  They will be taught the fundamentals of sailing by US Sailing Certified coaches.

Holly Murray, FYC Waterfront Director, 228-363-0073 [email protected]

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Fairhope Yacht Club in Fairhope, AL, is a popular American restaurant that has earned an average rating of 4.4 stars. Learn more by reading what others have to say about Fairhope Yacht Club. Whether you’re curious about how busy the restaurant is or want to reserve a table, call ahead at (251) 928-3276 . Other attributes on top of the menu include: membership required. For a similar meal experience, check out Original Ben's Jr and Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina as an alternative. Enjoyed your meal here? Leave a review!

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Nice quiet white table cloth joint. They did a good job with the stuffed flounder. They have full bar service. They have 2 large ... additional meeting/event rooms. Read more

Small yatch club with an excellent restaurant and bar. Friendly yatchers and club staff. Restrooms could be a little cleaner.

Great scenery, and even better people.

Great food , great staff ,slow on the service ,seafood gumbo is my favorite

Great place and friendly staff

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Fairhope Yacht Club is open on the following days: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Thursday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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We get a lot of calls and emails asking what mainsheet rope we would recommend for a variety of boats.

Naturally the eye of any customer falls towards the most expensive mainsheet rope as being the best for the job at hand. This is not always the case and will depend on the boat you are sailing and the use.

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+1 (251) 928-3276

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http://fairhopeyachtclub.com/

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Fairhope, AL | N 30° 32.501' / W 087° 54.176'

101 Volanta Ave.

Fairhope, AL 36532

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