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EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Amy Schwartz, Communications Chair Mike Platzke Nancy Snyder Jamie Sunderland Tatia Torrey
MANAGING EDITOR Sara Proctor
COMMODORE Lou Sandoval
ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS Nick Berberian Gerald F. Bober Sonja Elmquist Liz Emery Tom Falck Dave Gerber Elizabeth Haley Kurt Lentsch Eileen O’Neill Sonia Sandoval Amy Schwartz Nancy Snyder Jamie Sunderland Tatia Torrey Dot Vartan Bill Wiesen
PHOTO/IMAGE CONTRIBUTORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Old Guard Top 25
4
From the Helm
5
Membership
7
Chicago Regatta
4
10
Cruising Sail Fleet
12
Station Improvements
14
Power Fleet
15
WOW Creativity & Connection
18
Fleet Review
19
The Hook Race 2020: “Skidmarks”
20 Junior Sailing & Sailing School
Dave Gerber Stan Mehaffey Leif Sigmond Sara Proctor Sarah Sullivan
20 Red Horse Regatta
ON THE COVER
22 It Reads Like It Was Written Today
2020 Flag Officers and Fleet Review Chair Amy Schwartz at the 2020 Fleet Review Photo by Sara Proctor
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Island Goats
23 Culinary Update 24 CYC Foundation: Doing Good Stuff 25 CY-Scene
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ROSTER OF OLD GUARD 2020 The Old Guard are members with the first twenty-five seniority numbers. First date: when member joined the club Second date: date of election into Regular Membership
James Bouma – 1959/1965
Donald D. Clark – 1957/1957
Franklin Gutowsky – 1961/1966
Wallace J Stenhouse, Jr. – 1944/1957
W.M. Samuel Sax – 1966/1966
Richard Stearns III – 1942/1958
Joseph Buettas – 1963/1966
Don L. Glasell – 1952/1958
Dr. Arthur Atkinson – 1965/1966
Gene McCarthy – 1956/1958
John Mannion Jr. – 1966/1968
William W. Martin 1953/1959
Patrick Ryan – 1968/1968
Charles Bidwill – 1948/1959
James Riley – 1968/1968
Lawrence Keogh – 1954/1960
Fred Gorr – 1954/1969
Peter Barrett – 1950/1961
Jerome O’Neill – 1969/1969
Deane Tank – 1963/1963
Michael Wilke – 1969/1969
John Buenz – 1960/1964
Donald A. Bensing 1958/1970
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2020 CHICAGO YACHT CLUB VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP FLAG OFFICERS Lou Sandoval, Commodore Nick Berberian, Vice Commodore Dwain Lutzow, Rear Commodore Rick Lillie, Secretary Louis Rosenthal, Treasurer
PAST COMMODORES Leif Sigmond Greg Miarecki
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nancy Arnold William Bloom Bruce Danly Ray Groble Michael Kovacs Kurt Lentsch Elizabeth Newman Sarah Renz Laura Sigmond Scott Sims Samuel Veilleux
CHICAGO YACHT CLUB STAFF Dwight Jenson, CCM, General Manager
MONROE STATION STAFF Kelly McGuire, Controller Sabrina Ahuja, Billing Manager Sara Proctor, Communications Director Elizabeth Haley, Membership Director Eric Hecksel, Human Resources Director Kristin Aleshire, Clubhouse Manager Larry Asher, Monroe Executive Chef Taylor Sparrow Nesbit Catering & Events Manager Silvestro Salgado, Sous Chef Nolan Sanchez, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Betsy Myers, Member Services Manager Genevieve Boyle, Dockmasterr
BELMONT STATION STAFF Candace Towery, Director of Belmont Operations Michael Ramos, Belmont Chef Dave Gerber, Sailing Director Sarah Sullivan, Sailing Programs Coordinator Sydney Symons, Regatta Manager Ivan Sagel, Keelboat Manager & Adult Education Director Hector Guzman, Head Coach
FROM THE HELM Dear CYC Members: 2020 has made an indelible imprint on the annals of History for all of us. It goes without saying that the epic proportion of the challenges that we have all endured personally, professionally and in our club life will be talked about for years to come. We all remember where we were on Friday March 13th when we learned that our city and state would go under quarantine due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We saw our businesses and our lives stop in place. Along with this ‘postponement’, our “life” as we had grown accustomed to leading it, came with a new sense of what was important to each of us- human interaction and community. As we hunkered down in our isolation, we took on interactions virtually. ‘Zooming’ became much more than just a high-speed drive in a roadster, it replaced the way we interacted with each other. In quick response to our ‘new normal’, we took cooking lessons from Chef Larry and learned about Wine selections from famous sommeliers. Most importantly, this virtual interaction provided the community that we all longed for- that of our Chicago Yacht Club. It has been through the immense support of the Chicago Yacht Club community that we persevered through the closure period and were able to re-open the boating season 42 days after its normal opening date. We have sought to be resilient and perseverant in the face of adversity with the one goal of seeing our club safely through this global crisis. A crisis the magnitude of which we had not seen in a over a hundred years. In display of the indomitable spirit of Chicago Yacht Club, we held to our long-standing tradition of honoring the fallen at our Memorial Day Flag Raising. Albeit virtual, it showed that Chicago Yacht club WILL persevere. Many thanks to our loyal members, we hosted over one-hundred fifty viewers virtually in a ceremony with benedictions from our Fleet Chaplain Monsignor Ken Velo and choice words from our keynote speaker Adjutant General Richard Neeley. Little did we know then that General Neeley would be called to one of his most difficult assignments – keeping the peace in our great city during the Floyd protests turned riots in the downtown area later that month. Like many of you- the first time my family and I were able to sit on the patio and enjoy a meal al fresco in early June represented a respite from an all-consuming Spring lead into the season. It is one of the great things that our club affords us. Our lakefront oasis to be able to get away the troubles of the world, even if at times they happened at our doorstep. The next significant event of the Summer was our Fleet review which highlighted a record participation of member boats in another club tradition. Thanks to the work of our dedicated staff and volunteers we were able to deliver a record event with over 30 boats registered and 27 in the actual parade. Given the record late start to the season, like many of you I hustled to prepare our boat ‘KARMA’ to participate in the event- launching her just a few days before the event. We all celebrated that we had ‘made it’ in a socially distant toast to the club, our members and good health. As the season unfolded, we have seen record participation in our on-the-water programs. Our Women’s on the Water Season is oversubscribed. Many thanks to the committee and my wonderful spouse Sonia Sandoval for her leadership in getting that off the ground. Our Thursday night season and Summer Sailing schools followed suit. Chicago wanted to be boating!! If there is one thing that has been evident this season through out the boom in pandemic boat sales as the new socially distant activity to participate in- it is that CYC members do welcome themselves to the water! A phenomenon that has challenged the marine industry to manufacture enough boats for consumers, depleted pre-owned boat inventories and created waiting lists for boat clubs and share use models. As this ‘boating boom’ has brought many individuals new to boating it presents a unique opportunity for club growth in the years to come. It is important that we continue to be open and welcoming to those potential members who have taken boating on as their new pastime. As history might have it, the unpredictable nature of the pandemic environment, governmental limitations along with health and safety concerns challenged our Race to Mackinac event. In June, the committee voted to cancel the event for 2020 and postpone the 112th running until 2021. A ‘milestone’ that arguably has not taken place for over 100 years since perhaps the effects felt by the war and pandemic of 1918 combined. As a former chairman of our venerable race, this was a tough to see on my watch, but the decision was the right one to make in a sea of uncertainty and factors far beyond our control. The committee led by chair Martin Sandoval exhibited great leadership and pragmatism in their decision and we are all thankful for that. In the pages that follow, you will see some of the many activities that have taken place this year in our ‘new normal’. My vantage point from the helm has been one of pride as it has shown why the Chicago Yacht Club is a Platinum Club. None of these events would have been possible had it not been for the great planning by our professional staff, the ‘leaning in’ of our many committed club volunteers and most of all YOU our supportive Chicago Yacht Club members. Many thanks to Dwight Jenson, our Flag and board of directors. The countless planning meetings- calls and strategy sessions have been the backbone of our club in helping us persevere. I’m supremely grateful for your support and camaraderie. So as my term as your commodore ends, I am most proud to be able to turn the helm over the Commodore Nick Berberian and the new flag. What I have grown to love about Nick is his amazing passion for what our club is all about- Welcoming people to the water. I know that the club will be in competent hands under Nick’s term at the helm. I hope that you support him as you have done so for me and my family. While Social distance norms prevent us from doing so, I would love to shake each of your hands and distribute an abundance of hugs for the support you have shown the club. It has been a lifetime honor to serve as the 69th commodore of our great club. I thank you all for your amazing support, continual words of encouragement and overwhelming love. It has been a challenging time, but we are getting through this together, we are persevering as ONE CLUB. On behalf of Sonia, Sofia, Sarah, and I- we take a bow and say Thank YOU!! Stay Safe and Healthy. See you on the water (soon),
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MEMBERSHIP 2020 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE By Elizabeth Haley, Membership Director Thank you so much for your membership support over
• Tours! I am now able to give “masked” tours
the last several months. I am happy to report that we
of both Monroe and Belmont Station. Please
have a strong pipeline of new member applicants and I
encourage your friends to schedule a tour with me
receive inquires daily about membership.
by emailing membership@chicagoyachtclub.org.
Despite the current climate, the Chicago Yacht Club
• Incentives! We are offering some outstanding
remains a very desirable destination. Private clubs have
incentives to join right now. Please email me to
become the place to be this summer since travelling has
learn more.
ceased a bit. We hope the Club feels like a vacation while you are here.
Remember: if you sponsor or endorse a new member at any time you will receive a credit on your account and a
It is great to see everyone enjoying the Club. The patio at
big thank you at our Annual Meeting. Your support is the
Monroe has been a fun and vibrant place this summer.
best membership tool we have!
I also had the opportunity to see a Sailing School morning a couple weeks ago. Those young, masked sailors were really smiling with their eyes! Here are some updates about membership that you can share with your non-member friends and family:
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Please reach out to me at membership@chicagoyachtclub.org if you have any questions or concerns about membership. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
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Theresa Mazurek
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Karen & Bradley Kaplan
Christelle Fayemi
Jay Krebs
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Retired, General Manager, Marshall Field’s/Macy’s & SRAM, LLC Harbor: Waukegan Boat Name: Sans Soucis
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Riley Liegel
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Rachael Kuehn & Michael Kobida
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CHICAGO REGATTA Sees Most-Ever Donors & CASRA’s Biggest 2020 Turnout By Nancy Snyder, Sonja Elmquist, and Liz Emery
Chicago’s waterfront community truly came together to support the 2020 Chicago Regatta presented by Wintrust, the city’s premier event showcasing our community’s generosity and love of the water. The event experienced robust giving and saw more donors participating at all levels. Now more than ever, this generosity will have a lasting impact on the lives of Chicago’s children through the work of the regatta’s charitable partners, Comer Children’s Hospital, SOS Children’s Villages Illinois and the Chicago Yacht Club Foundation.
their gifts to our charitable organizations, and to those who
More than 100 boats registered for the day of racing, resulting
donated extraordinary and memorable items to the Silent
in the season’s largest CASRA event. The clouds, rain, and
Auction. And we are so proud of our junior fleet for pulling
waves highlighted the sailors’ camaraderie and sense of
together to become bronze-medal donors!
community, which persevered through a sporty day on the water. Others joined virtually to watch the DragonForce 65 racing live from Belmont station and listen to the Sons of Chicago band live from Monroe station. Bidding on the silent auction was lively, adding to the fun of the evening.
A special thank you goes out to the event co-chairs, Bruce Danly and Laura Sigmond and the planning committee for their optimism, tenacity and perseverance. As always, the Race Committee did a great job of managing our racecourse and the hard work, countless hours and passion unreservedly
We offer our enormous gratitude to presenting sponsor
contributed by the yacht club staff made this year’s event a
Wintrust along with our other sponsors for their unwavering
true highlight of the club’s season!
support and generosity: Pinnacle Foundation, Barton & Gray Mariners Club, Mount Gay Rum, Benessere Vineyards, and Pinnacle Yachts. Many thanks to our medal donors for
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The 2020 Chicago Regatta thanks you for your participation and donations, and we look forward to seeing you all at next year’s event.
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CRUISING SAIL FLEET By Tom Falck, Past Chair, Cruising Sail Fleet While sailboats provide the perfect venue for social distancing, the Cruising Sail Fleet is about socializing as well as sailing. Unfortunately, both were in short supply this past summer. The fleet had great plans for the season, including three cruises, two community service cruises, several casual boat parties, and the Lady Skipper Race. Except for the Lady Skipper Race, all our planned summer events were canceled due to COVID restrictions and replaced by several CSF Virtual Happy Hours. The Cruising Sail Fleet’s Lady Skipper Race attracted a record 10 boats competing this year and coincidentally became the CYC sailboat racing season opener. The annual Lady Skipper Race, sponsored and promoted by the Cruising Sail Fleet, is open to any sailboat owned by a CYC member and helmed start to finish by a woman. Our congratulations to all the participants. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners were awarded at the End Of Season celebration outdoors at the Monroe fire-pit on October 17th.
2020 Cruising Sail Fleet Open Lady Skipper Race June 27, 2020 PLACE BOAT
SAIL NO.
BOAT TYPE
LADY SKIPPER
NONSPINNAKER HANDICAP
START TIME h:mm:ss
FINISH TIME
ELAPSED TIME
CORRECTED TIME
h:mm:ss
h:mm:ss
h:mm:ss
1
Skidmarks
40900
Tartan 10
Megan Sunderland
126
12:03:31
12:51:22
00:47:51
00:46:01
2
Retention
410
Tartan 10
Aimee Smith
126
12:01:26
12:50:51
00:49:25
00:47:31
3
Ob La Di
1414
J35
Marian Liautaud
81
12:05:44
12:52:17
0046:33
00:47:57
4
Waterworks
26302
Tartan 10
Anyssa Van Horn
126
12:01:42
12:51:41
00:49:59
00:48:04
Carolina Sandoval/ Beneteau 36.7 Sonia Sandoval
78
12:02:34
12:51:32
00:48:58
00:50:41
5
Karma
55367
6
Amateur II
15630
7
Flash
8
Intangible
52239
9
Ali Gusto
50
10
Wine Knot
Tartan 10
Felicia Platzke
126
12:01:25
12:54:26
00:53:01
00:50:59
Tartan 3400
Lynda Lane
174
12:01:54
12:59:56
00:58:02
00:52:06
Tartan 3700
Mary Falck
114
12:06:18
13:01:56
00:55:38
00:54:28
Catalina 445
Lisa Haag
135
12:02:29
13:02:41
01:00:12
00:57:07
Beneteau Oceanis 41
Sally Jo Rudnick
120
12:07:23
13:15:29
01:08:06
01:06:04
At the Cruising Sail Fleet Annual Meeting September 23 rd, the fleet committee members elected Peter Ellis as Chair and Jerry Gurthet as Vice Chair. Initial plans for the balance of the year and for 2021 were presented by Peter and Jerry and discussed by the committee and will be communicated to all CSF members and the club as the calendar is firmed up in coming months. As outgoing CSF Chair, I thank the members of the Cruising Sail Fleet, the CSF Committee, and CSF Steering Committee members Lisa Haag, Cynthia Szczepanski, Eric Moore, and Vice Chair Peter Ellis for their support over the last two years. Most importantly, I thank and recognize my wife Mary for being the true force behind the past two years of CSF successes. Mary’s tremendous support, insight, guidance, determination, research, planning and execution of CSF events and communications were invaluable. I look forward to enjoying 2021 CSF activities under the leadership of Peter and Jerry.
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MONROE & BELMONT IMPROVEMENTS DURING SHUTDOWN By Nick Berberian While the Club was closed due the pandemic, your Stations Committee, in conjunction with your Club’s Board of Directors and Flag, was actively engaged in getting both the Monroe and Belmont facilities ready for the reopening, especially in light of meeting the challenges caused by the rising lake levels and our need to maximize outdoor dining space in light of the regulatory requirements imposed by COVID-19.
Secretary Rick Lillie deserves a very special shout out for
At Monroe, we undertook three substantial projects:
to check it out while you enjoy the expanded outdoor dining
1. Raising the level of the southern portion of the parking lot with a retaining wall and repaving the entire lot 2. Restoring docking along the eastern and southern walls by installing wooden dock fences that boats could dock off of and replacing the electrical service to provide full functionality to the pedestals that were also raised 3. Replacing all of the wood planks on our northern docks together with new electrical service that was raised to
the success of these projects due to the substantial time he expended with respect to his onsite supervision on a daily basis. Everything was ready to go for Fleet Review as planned! We also spruced up the entry way to Monroe by refinishing the woodwork and polishing the brass on the doors and light fixtures on each side, together with the brass behind the Mac Bar. Our very own Lloyd Karzen also worked with the Staff to refinish the table in the Captains Cabin so make sure on the patio made possible with the addition of another tent. At Belmont, our projects included: 1. Adding two tents on the patio which provide a wonderful opportunity to fully enjoy the Belmont patio, as well as food 2. Refinishing the floor upstairs so we will be ready to use that space when we need to do so.
run directly below those planks in order to avoid contact
The Club, like all organizations, has confronted substantial
with the water
challenges in the face of COVID -19, which were further
The new raised parking lot has not only protected against flooding from the high lake levels but has also provided attractive space just south of the Mac Bar for additional outdoor food and beverage service as well as a site for private events outdoors. Tents, umbrellas and fire pits are being utilized to further enhance the usage of that space. The retaining wall steps have also provided an attractive place for members to sit and relax at the water’s edge. The dock fences have proven to also work well and provide an attractive location for members to order carry out to enjoy on their boats.
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compounded by the rising water levels and the fact that social clubs were excluded from federal assistance under the PIP forgivable loan program. However, thanks to our strong membership, which made these significant improvements possible and the Club’s rigorous COVID-19 protocols, we believe we have enhanced the ability of all of our Club members to fully and safely enjoy the Club facilities at both Monroe and Belmont within the constraints imposed by the pandemic. Please stay safe and enjoy the Club when you can. Your continued support is critical to our success.
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A SUCCESSFUL SEASON FOR THE
CYC POWER FLEET By Kurt Lentsch What a great year it has been with the Power Fleet and The
We held 5 contests in 2020, starting from both Monroe Station
Cruiser Navigational Rally (P-Log) Season, sponsored by
and Belmont Station. The Cruiser Navigational Rally (P-Log)
Wintrust! The 2020 Cruiser Navigational Rally (P-Log) Club
Season is complete with our 2020 Club Champion Kenn and
Championship is Ken and Loren Wolf on NOANNE!
Loren Wolf on NOANNE.
The Cruiser Navigational Rally is a predicted log competition,
Results
it is not a race, it is a time and navigation exercise to see how well you know your boat. It involves predicting how much time it will take you to get from Point A to Point B, taking into consideration currents, winds and other factors affecting your boat’s speed. Your actual results are then compared to your prediction, and the smallest deviation wins.
BOAT
CAPTAIN
CONTEST #1 MONROE OPENER
1
NOANNE
Kenn Wolf
2
Lakehouse
Ed Falkenhayn
3
Mirage
Sonny Lisowski
CONTEST #2 SOUTHERN CHALLENGE
Predicted log is not just for powerboater you pick your own
1
NOANNE
Kenn Wolf
speed, so any size power boat or powered sailboat can
2
Mirage
Sonny Lisowski
participate. This season we had Lloyd Karzen competing on
3
Lakehouse
Ed Falkenhayn
TAIPAN, a FARR 40 racing sailboat.
CONTEST #3 BELMONT OPENER
The 2020 Season had a recent record number of nine boats
1
Rip Rap
John Vignocchi
competing this season for the 2020 Cruiser Navigational Rally
2
NOANNE
Kenn Wolf
3
Out of the Blue
Meg & Clyde Ainley
(P-Log) Club Championship.
2020 Cruiser Navigational Rally (P-Log)
CONTEST #4 CHICAGO’S BEST
1
Rip Rap
John Vignocchi
BOAT
CAPTAIN
2
NOANNE
Kenn Wolf
1
Ararat
Nick Berberian
3
Mirage
Sonny Lisowski
2
Lakehouse
Ed Falkenhayn
3
Mirage
Sonny Lisowski
The Power Fleet would the to give a big thank you to the
4
NOANNE
Kenn Wolf
Race Committee and the CYC Staff for their support of our
5
Out of the Blue
Meg & Clyde Ainley
2020 Cruiser Navigational Rally (P-Log) Season!
6
Rip Rap
John Vignocchi
7
Seagull
Elena Mirochnick & VItaly Slobodsky
Looking for a fun way to learn more about your boat while
8
Taipan
Lloyd Karzen
increasing your navigation skills, please join us in 2021 for
9
Yia Sou
Chris Albanis & Greg Miarecki
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WOW, What a Year! By Sonia Sandoval
At the beginning of this year, I declared that the theme for the Women’s Committee would be “Creativity.” Little did I know how creative we would all be in 2020. We created with the best information available as the pandemic evolved and uncertainty prevailed. We adapted, learned how to Zoom and interact with each other in new ways. The pandemic left us yearning for the basics: connection with people and nature. The need for connection became evident in our Women on the Water Sonar Sailing Program. For the 2020 season, the program was oversubscribed and at capacity with 40 women participating. Now more than ever, women yearn to connect with other women, learn in a judgment-free zone, and want to be on the water. This was all possible thanks to the collaboration and work of Ivan Sagel, CYC’s Keelboat and Adult Education Director, Julie Means, Lead Instructor, the CYC Communications Team, and the Women’s Committee. As we sought to connect with each other and return to some sense of normalcy, the Women’s Committee hosted the first-ever Chicago Yacht Club Patio Party. The Patio Party was an homage to the Race to Mackinac Porch Party at the Grand. The event was hosted in a socially distant fashion. The history and story of the Race to Mackinac came to life with the Mac history and stories shared by Nancy Snyder. Barbara Mahaffey closed the evening with a witty and fun poem that spoke to the experience of the “land crew”. At the end of August, the WOW Wine and Paint Night was held in the tent on the newly-raised corner of the club grounds. Led by staff member Genevieve Boyle, CYC Dockmaster and senior in art at Loyola University, we used acrylic paints to create an image of a sailboat on the water while we enjoyed delicious treats from Chef Larry and socially-distanced conversation. The Employee Furlough fund was another way that the CYC Membership showed the strength and power of our human connection. Chicago Yacht Club Members showed their empathy and appreciation for Furloughed Employees by donating $20,660 to the Employee Furlough Fund. The Women’s Committee and the furloughed Employees of the Club are grateful for your kindness and generosity during these challenging times. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at our and the remaining events for 2020 which include the annual Holiday Party on December 3 and an Evening with Wintrust on December 10, featuring a fireside chat on leadership with Ed Wehmer, CEO of Wintrust.
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A FLEET REVIEW TO REMEMBER By Amy Schwartz 2020 is a year that will be remembered for so many reasons,
champagne toast on the docks.
a pandemic, civil unrest, a change in how we commune.
Finally, we had to hope that people could get their boats off
Chicago Yacht Club members will remember 2020 as the year that Fleet Review brought us together.
the hard and onto the water and/or down to the club. Many boats were up north or across to the east when Chicago
The mayor had just approved the city to move to the next
harbors were closed and not allowing boats to come into the
phase, which meant boats could enter the harbors, and
docks.
people could dine outdoors. Fleet Review was scheduled for
Fleet Review was our first event of the season; the Flag Raising
the normal time slot in June, and with approximately three weeks notice, our fantastic staff, supported by our Flag and Committee Chair, managed to pull things together to allow a socially distant and safe event.
Ceremony on Memorial Day was virtual, the Spring Frostbite season was canceled the NOOD Regatta was canceled, the Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac had just been canceled, our summer racing season was in limbo and our club events
The first step was assuring people that we had a safety plan.
were on hold. The excitement that we could actually get on
This meant compliance with the orders from the mayor and
the water, enjoy a casual race, and commune at the club was
governor: limitations on crew size, wearing of masks, six feet
palpable!
of distance, limitations on the size of gatherings, table size,
All in all, our season opener came off without a hitch. We
number of tables, and ensuring health and well-being of staff and members prior to entering the club. Communications were key to getting the word out and allowing members to have their concerns addressed.
had wonderful weather for the weekend; the Lady Skipper Race had ten participating boats, 26 boats were participating in Fleet Review, and there would have been more if not for issues with timing and getting boats splashed. People enjoyed
The second step was determining the events for the weekend.
dining on the patio for the first time this year.
Sadly, we had to cancel the Associates’ Dock Party. Happily,
Fleet Review 2020—not just another year of tradition and
we were able to run the Lady Skipper Race, a Navigational Rally, and a Dragon Force race - all precursors to Fleet Review. We could allow outdoor dining or people could take to-go orders onto their boats. On the day of Fleet Review,
ceremony—but a year of gratitude and appreciation for our community. Stay safe. Be well. And remember, the water is calling!
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By Jamie Sunderland
It was a cool clear morning on Friday June 5th. I had just launched my Tartan Ten (T-10) named “Skidmarks” after its winter storage at Skyway Yacht Works. The Chicago harbors were not yet open due to the delays caused by COVID-19, but they were allowing in-water staging at Montrose harbor and 31st Street. As we headed out of the Calumet river into the lake, my phone buzzed with a message from another T-10 owner. “Mac Canceled. Signed up for Hook. Afraid they’ll cut the numbers at some point. Get in before the close registration”. It was just on 10am, the notice had only come out from the Mackinac Race Chairman about 15 minutes earlier. Soon I had half a dozen messages from other people from the T-10 fleet. And so, before we had even made it halfway to Chicago I had signed up for the Hook Race without being sure we’d actually do it, or whether that race too would be canceled.
I discussed the race with the crew. Decided to keep the crew numbers smaller than usual. We agreed that we would all get COVID tests the week before the race and take extra precautions, including wearing masks, limiting crew below deck at the same time, not sharing food or drinks, having our own sleeping bags..etc. My wife and I took the boat up to Racine the week before the race. The others came up separately and stayed the night before the race in a hotel. The weather forecast looked good. Some medium strength Southerly winds would make for a fast spinnaker run up the lake. The wind was expected to strengthen later in the day and shift to the South-West as we passed Sheboygan. With any luck we’d have the spinnaker up all the way to Death’s Door. Either way it was going to be a fast run. Records were likely to tumble. Our race started reasonably well. A nice clear-air start in the middle of the line. T-10s Erica, Minister, Grytviken and Amateur 2 off to port and a cluster of other boats including Retention, Water Works, Meat and others crowding the boat-end as often happens with T-10 starts. We passed Wind Point heading nearly due North, towards Milwaukee. My plan was to stay relatively close to the coastline. I was expecting the wind to strengthen and shift Westerly in the afternoon and I hoped if the shift was gradual enough, I could carry the spinnaker longer if I had a few extra degrees available. Passing Milwaukee we were about 5 miles offshore and could see the skies darkening to the West. We had been monitoring the storm from on the chart plotter via Sirius XM weather service. The wind observations at Madison showed only a small bump in windspeed as the storm passed, jumping up to 15 kts or so before settling back to around 11. However as the front continued toward the lake it started to grow and intensify. It looked like it might just pass to the South of us and we were hoping we might only get the edge of it. No such luck, it continued to grow and build until it got out over the lake, and then it burst dropping heavy rain and the winds coming from it increased quickly. First gust near 20 kts 19 Blinker | COVID Edition 2020
we doused the chute. The wind continued to build, 25 then 30 as we ran with it on a starboard tack heading out into the lake at about 50 degrees true. It seemed like the storm was following us and continuing to grow. First gusts to 35 kts we dropped the Jib. Darren and Matt wrestling it onto the foredeck and securing it to the toe-rail with sail ties. By this time the waves were getting up to around 8 or 9 feet. The winds were very gusty mostly above 35 kts, but we saw more than 50 flash on the instruments several times. Boat speed was mostly around 10-12 kts, but we also saw 14 at some stage which is literally “off the charts” for a T-10. The wind and rain seemed to stabilize a little and we continued out into the lake running with the storm. I was pretty sure we were the western most T-10 when the storm hit but we’d been running with it for an hour or so by this stage and I was till working hard to keep the boat relatively stable as we rode the waves and gusts. I wasn’t exactly sure where we were, and I was too busy driving to be consulting the chart plotter; but I knew we were further offshore than I wanted to be and I also reasoned that we would be out of the storm sooner if we could run North West rather than North East. It was still blowing too hard to safely complete a gybe, so we decided to try a “chicken-gybe”, tacking through 270 degrees. With everyone ready we tried to push it around as quick as possible, but just short of head-towind we lost all momentum. So it was back onto starboard tack, and we continued further into the lake, back on our 50 degree track. A few moments later, one of the crew said “ah, our race is over”, and then I heard a tinkling sound and looked up to see a lot of slack in the leeward shrouds and the spreader waiving in the air. Quick, get the jib halyard onto the toe rail on the port side. Then the spinnaker halyard too. Check there’s no lines in the water, I need to start the engine so we can head-up and get the main down. All hands working together we quickly got the main down, just stuffing it down the companionway into the cabin. The main halyard joining the other halyards on the port side. Crank it with the winch to try to stop the mast bending and flexing as we ride over the still significant waves. We were now more than 24 miles from Milwaukee and only making about 2 kts motoring into the wind. Port Washington was a little closer, but it looked like another sizable storm cell was headed that way. After about an hour of motoring the storm eased up a little. The rain stopped, the wind dropped of a little and our boat speed increased to around 4 kts. Fortunately, the next cell that hit Port Washington went just north of us and about 5 hours later we were safely docked at South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee, where we were warmly welcomed. We waited an extra day before motoring back to Chicago with calm seas and a gentle following wind. The port-side spreader had pulled the 10 bolts securing it out of the mast. The spreader brackets have since been welded onto the mast and a couple of weeks later Skidmarks was back in the water to compete in the VERVE cup. Our first attempt at the Hook race did not quite go to plan, but I do enjoy distance racing and this will definitely be one to remember - like my first Mac onboard Amateur 2 where we were beating into a Northerly for hours before breaking a forestay.
JUNIOR SAILING & SAILING SCHOOL
By Tatia Torrey
It is a wonderful sight to see all the kids on the water this summer at the Chicago Yacht Club sailing school. The CYC coaches and staff adapted quickly to ensure the safety of our sailors, with a smaller group size, prioritizing single handed sailing, mandatory masks and handwashing stations (architected and built by our own CYC staff).
Google classroom with a series of activities to grow mental preparedness, extend their connection to the sport and facilitate community.
So far this summer, we have hosted the traditional Mini Mac race to the crib off Belmont and back, launched a summer scholastic practice and completed a “sailing scrimmage” with Columbia Yacht Club. With an average of 75 sailors in the program weekly, everyone is taking full advantage of the opportunity to be back on the water.
In addition to the Mind Gym book club, activities included writing Haiku, a photo contest, and a message in a bottle contest. The speaker series included coaches from U.S. Naval Academy, Stanford, Brown and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to share insight about collegiate sailing, recruiting processes and tips for the summer of 2020, with limited clinics and regattas. The series extended to accomplished sailors like Taylor Canfield, Maggie Shea and Steph Roble and Greg Fisher, with attendance by many CYC members.
The young sailors, coaches and CYC staff are more appreciative than ever to be together on the water and ready to execute the skills some of them learned in the virtual spring season. With the unexpected and rapid closure of the lake front in March, the Chicago Sailing School quickly regrouped and developed a plan to keep the sailors engaged. Leveraging the book, Mind Gym, by Gary Mack as a foundation, the CYC sailing school staff created a
The spring season was a combination of exercises to share their pandemic experiences, physical workouts, virtual racing and a series of speakers.
While none of the sailors wants to spend a season off the water again, the engagement and sense of community fostered from the online activities have inspired CYC to continue with Google classroom in the off season.
RED HORSE REGATTA In the early days of isolation, it was hard to imagine that a sailing season would even happen. I got out once in Waukegan before the harbors opened up downtown. It felt incredible to be on the lake and hit the reset button. I left thinking, “if this is it for the season, I’m okay with that.”
By Eileen O’Neill
Rounding out the season was the Offshore and Inshore Verves and the Chicago Regatta. This year’s sailing season wasn’t one we could have predicted, but it certainly shaped up nicely.
However, with a few Wednesday beer cans, Sail Fast Thursdays, and some RYF races, the 2020 racing season wasn't half bad! And everyone did their part to keep racing as safe as possible. Fast forward to the Red Horse Regatta. Competitors from the J/70s, Etchells, and Sonars (the biggest of all the fleets) came out for a day and experienced an array of conditions. Heavy winds, big gusts, low pressure to no pressure, thermals, and probably a few other things I’m forgetting! We truly saw it all. Unfortunately, racing only happened on Saturday due to major thunderstorms on Sunday. Thanks to the Race Committee and the On the Water Team for making it a great kick-off to the 2020 season. Blinker | COVID Edition 2020
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HONOREES Bruce Aikens William D. Alcott Thomas E. Anderson Stuart W. Argo Jr. John D. Boyle Lawrence R. Brink Christopher L. Clark Richard J. Corbett Al Declercq Michael J. Feldman Alvin D. Fick, Jr. Peter R. Griffin George S. Hendrie Jr. Marc Hollerbach David H. Irish Richard Jennings Todd B. Jones Mark G. Jurcak Fred W. Kreger Perry Lewis Louis H. Lindeman E. Earl Lyden William C. Martin Gene T. McCarthy George B. McCroskey Jr. Michael A. McDonald
DOUBLE GOAT HONOR ROLL
Sailor Members of Both The Island Goats Sailing Society, Chicago & The Society of Mackinac Island Old Goats, Detroit
ISLAND GOATS By Bill Wiesen “How do I become a double goat?” As Co-Chair of the Double Goat Honor Roll Committee, I am asked this question frequently. Double Goats are members of both the Island Goats Sailing Society, Chicago (“IGSS”), and the Society of Mackinac Island Old Goats, Detroit (“SMIG”). To become a member of either Society, sailors must complete at least 25 Mackinac Races sponsored by the Chicago Yacht Club and the Bayview Yacht Club, respectively. It is that easy! The sailor is then a proud Double Goat, entitled to enormous bragging rights, and is the envy of all other Mac Race sailors striving to achieve a time-honored place in the Great Lakes sailboat racing community. If you have questions, please contact me, Bob Wiesen, at 1-904-377-1236.
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HONOREES Andy McCormack Eugene Mondry Thomas R. Meier Nils L. Muench John L. Nedeau Sr. Samuel P. Nedeau Robert K. Nutter Andrew S. OGawa Steve D. Orlebeke J. Stuart Pettitt Mark W. Pinney Sr. Malcolm T. Prophit Thomas C. Ritter Daniel R. Reichelsdorfer Peter W. Reichelsdorfer Richard P. Reichelsdorfer Ronald J. Sherry Paul G. Snow John E. Stanley Ted Szalkowski William E. Tait George M. Uznis George E. Van Sr. Daniel B. Van Dyke William R. Wagner Robert J. Wiesen
It Reads Like It Was Written Today By Communications Committee
From “There Will Always Be A Mackinac Race” printed 1925, compiled by Donald F Prather, pages 14-15 “The races for the Mackinac Cup present an interesting study of the evolution of fast racing yachts under the accepted time allowance rules. In the early races the big seawanhaka topsail sloops held the advantage. Then came the big racing schooners of from 80 to 100 feet length which could give time and still beat the topsail sloops and heavily built, cumbersome “cruising” schooners.
Next appeared a type of fine lined sloop, built under radically changing ideas in yacht construction and guarded by a new idea in racing rules—the “universal” rule. Old timers of that period called them rule-cheaters by reason of the considerable time their dimensions earner them over boats of earlier build. But the universal sloops of the P class proved their true speed, and seaworthiness, and compelled the acknowledgment that even if they had been developed for the purpose of gaining in time allowance, they were real ships in all sorts of weather. Then the supremacy of the P class boats was challenged by universal craft of the Q class. Smaller in every dimension than the P’s, that brought forth protests on their suitability for such a long, hard race as the Mackinac. Built in 1921, after a four-year suspension of the classis (race), the Q’s—by reason of their number (of competitors) were solicited for entry in the revival of the Mackinac. In that year these small craft conclusively demonstrated their ability to carry on through heavy weather, though their scant accommodations inflicted unusual penalties upon the comfort of the crews. . . .one thing is sure—there will always be a Mackinac Race! NOTE: The CYC Race to Mackinac was canceled for 2020 due to the SARS COVID-19 Pandemic. The Race has only been canceled four other years in its 122-year history, from 1917 through 1920. All historical references to those cancellations involve World War I; there is virtually no mention of an interruption of the Mackinac Race due to that era's "Spanish Flu" pandemic. Since 1921, the CYC Race to Mackinac has run consecutively every year except this year, and it remains the longest annual freshwater distance race, recognized world-wide as one of the most prestigious sailing races in the world.
Intrepid at the start of the race running before a 30 mile southwest breeze, 1922
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CULINARY UPDATE
By Dot Vartan
THE DISH: AN INTERVIEW WITH CHEF LARRY ABOUT ALL THINGS CULINARY AT CYC
Q: How did you like doing the cooking classes this spring? A: It was a blast. I hope everyone enjoyed learning how to make some great dishes. We are debuting a new lineup of cooking classes beginning November 4th. Ten members will have the opportunity to see the cooking demonstration live in the Monroe Station kitchen and then enjoy the dinner in the dining room. We will also offer the lesson on zoom in the same format as we did in the spring. These will be offered Wednesdays in November and December. Q: What’s your approach with menu planning this summer? A: I am now planning a new menu about every four weeks versus every six weeks. Along with some of the club favorites, we added a few more salads and mixed things up with global cuisine flavors. I did have to adjust ingredients due to supply issues. Q: What are the supply issues? A: For one, fresh fish is in limited supply. We were not able to get fish from Hawaii and Europe so, I have to work with what’s available that meets my quality standards. Specialty produce and berries, except for blueberries, are not great at the moment. Also our distributor deliveries are less frequent so, planning becomes even more important. Q: Has the reservation system been working well? A: Yes, members have been making advance reservations, which is the best way to ensure that we can accommodate you. The weather was great for patio dining through the summer and now we are transitioning inside with 40% capacity for indoor dining in the Mac Bar, Fireside Lounge and main dining room. Patio dining will remain an option for members throughout the winter, while the weather remains cooperative. Q: Do many people place to-go orders? A: Yes, to-go orders are a good way to enjoy a great meal on your boat or
THE SIP: COCKTAILS WITH THE CATERING DEPARTMENT BY TAYLOR SPARROW NESBIT In October we hosted Tanteo Tequila’s regional sales director for an education on their tequila and a margarita making class. Those members who joined had the opportunity to taste all four Tanteo Tequilas including
at home with friends through the holidays. You can order off the regular dining menu or we can prepare something special for you. Simply use the CYC app or send an email to chef@chicagoyachtclub.org. Q: We have all missed the special dinners and holiday buffets this year. Are there any planned for the holidays? A: For Thanksgiving we are planning to do a family-style meal with all the trimmings. So, many of your favorite buffet items will be served on a platter to your group at your table. For the Children’s Holiday Party and Candlelight Dinners we will also be doing a family-style menu. As always, make your reservations in advance. Q: Tell us about the new Pastry Chef, Faith Kaufman. A: Faith went to culinary school at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. She did a stage (internship) at several well-known restaurants, such as French Laundry in St. Helena, and Tru and Charlie Trotter’s, in Chicago. Her specialty is fine dining plated desserts, along with specialty ice creams and handmade chocolates. She took time off to raise a family and we are now pleased to have her at the CYC. Q: What can we expect on the dessert menu? A: We’ve started with classic Keylime and Blueberry pie, as well as French Almond Peach Tart and Red Velvet Chocolate Lava Cake. Faith is working on tarts, cakes, cookies in fun flavors, including s’mores.
Thanks to Chef Larry and his staff for keeping us well fed.
Here’s a recipe for a Tanteo cocktail that you can serve at your own happy hour:
PUMPKIN MARGARITA
Blanco, Jalapeno, Chipotle, and Habanero as well as specialty cocktails
2 oz. Tanteo Chipotle Tequila
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
made from each flavor.
3/4 oz. agave nectar
1 oz. pumpkin puree
As the weather cools, our servers have created some delicious new fall
Combine the tequila, lemon juice, agave, and pumpkin puree
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with ice in a cocktail shaker; shake well. Pour into a cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar.
Cheers to the beverage staff for keeping us from going thirsty!
CYC FOUNDATION: DOING GOOD STUFF By Dr. Gerald F. Bober, CYC Foundation President & Past CYC Commodore Thirty years ago, CYC leaders recognized that an organization
encourage them to appreciate maritime oriented topics they
that developed and undertook good works in the Chicagoland
would likely not have otherwise experienced. In addition,
community was important to the Chicago Yacht Club. And,
CYCF contributes funds to several Civic activities including the
as one might expect, the theme of those good works should
Chicago Christmas Tree Ship, the Chicago Maritime Museum,
relate to the nautical arts and boating, thus, the CYCF mission
the US Coast Guard Foundation, adaptive sailing, and US
statement. The directors/trustees of the Foundation use its
Sailing, all non-member activities.
stated mission as their guide to funding, as, of course, is the promise to those who contribute to the Foundation. The Foundation and its Board, all of whom at this time are CYC members, was formed to do the job of deciding which
CYCF video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z9tdt1k4bldfln4/Chicago%20 Yacht%20Club%20Promo.mp4?dl=0
programmatic activities best serve the interests of the CYC
The Chicago Yacht Club Foundation always welcomes
community. There are numerous worthy charitable targets, so,
suggestions as to how to improve. The CYCF BOD invites
the difficult decisions to identify appropriate programs to fund
members to share their thoughts about what our Chicago
are left to the directors of the CYCF.
Yacht Club Foundation ought to be doing in our community.
The vast majority of funded activities involve non- CYC members, a highly diverse ethnic population. The Core activities bring city kids to the lakefront, to boating, and to
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COOKING WITH CHEF LARRY
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MEMORIAL DAY
VIRTUAL AUTO SHOW
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FLEET REVIEW
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PREDICTED LOG
WOW PATIO PARTY
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OFFSHORE VERVE CUP
INSHORE VERVE CUP
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SAILING SCHOOL
FERRARI & PARDO YACHTS VIEWING PARTY
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