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WAV E L E N G T H OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER O F THE SO UTH B E AC H YAC H T C LU B
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HI SAILOR, NEW IN TOWN?
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i. Welcome to the South Beach Yacht Club. So your lottery ticket to join the most prestigious, second largest, first best yacht club in the Bay Area was finally drawn. You’ve paid your initiation fee, your first and last monthly membership fee, your mandatory bar fee, your reservation to attend the SBYC monthly membership meeting fee, along with the JUST IN CASE THERE IS ANOTHER FEE, FEE. As a new member of SBYC it’s important that you know and understand our Club rules. 1) Dress code: Yes, you should always dress before coming down to the Club - I’m afraid we must insist on this matter – no exceptions. The uniform of the day is everything from the traditional blue blazer with epaulets to my personal sailing outfit that has been described as the informal “Goodwill drop-off depot in the Safeway parking lot” look. 2) No running with scissors. SBYC may seem a bit arrogant with
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this rather tedious, redundant sign up process because that’s the way we planned it. It has not always been difficult to become a member of our club. Originally, the only requirement was that you had to have a pulse. But that was before this neighborhood became the darling section of town. Actually, when our club was formed in the 1980’s this part of The Embarcadero was often referred to as the yucky pooh-pooh part of town. You seldom saw a car, unless the driver was a lost tourist, looking like he had stumbled on a leper colony. Tourists would stop their car and look around, then slowly drive off only to return again. Finally, they would get up the nerve to approach the old SBYC double wide trailer club house on Pier 40, the children (warned in advance not to make eye contact) in the back seat staring straight ahead. With the motor still running and the doors locked, they would hold a note to the rolled up window “Where is this Pier 39???”
Yes indeed, just like you, we have paid our dues, but we hold no feeling of resentment. Not much anyway. If you have any questions about our club rules or about participating in any of the Club’s many activities, please feel free to approach and talk to our officers; they don’t bite. But caution; don’t try to touch or pet them when they’re eating. Have a Happy 4th of July.
Ray Hall – Dancing Bear
Cover image by Rear Commodore Gerard Sheridan of our FNS Race Series
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COMMODORE’S COMMENTS
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hat a busy, if gray, month May was! We have had parties, Friday night races and our first tested Thursday night open hosted by Deb Phairis and a well attended delightful cruise out to Encinal Yacht Club hosted by Kathleen Dunn. But June is always a wonderful month at the Club. It is a time when many members step up to mentor other members in various club activities and for members to get to know prospective new members. The opportunities are plentiful and there for those who want to get involved with the Club. Our Junior summer sailing program is one of the most rewarding of those activities. Watching young people progress from novices on their first day to accomplished sailors participating in each Friday Regatta is a real thrill!
BARRIE WHEELER
And June is when the nominating committee begins their work of identifying individuals who may want to run for office. It’s a good time to think about serving as an officer. Kathleen Dunn heads the 2016 Nominating Committee and would be glad to speak with you. The Annual Auction Committee is getting warmed up for the November 14 evening. Now is the time to brainstorm on what you can donate - maybe an experience, a destination, or an unused set of silver? Good examples are paintings, pottery and fabulous wine! Think back to the best auction item you have ever won, and then duplicate it, or better yet, exceed it. Be creative! This year we will offer a pledge for support of BAADS at various cash levels. They are in real need for various adaptive boat equipment and repairs to their fleet.
The Auction Committee consists of Karen Wheeler, Bill Adams, Lee Baldi, Darlene Cederbourg, Paula Murray, Wendy Hanrahan, Patti Mangan, Lynda Maybruck, Elissa Rogers, Carol Shoaff, Cat Reining & Kathleen Dunn. SBYC is your club and it is members like you who make it an enjoyable and fun place to be all year round, but especially in the summer! See you at the Club.
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VICE COMMODORE’S REPORT
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ere we are full on into Summer; everyone I know looks forward to this time of year. The days are warmer (well usually) and longer, with more sunshine, giving us a lot of time to enjoy all the great things around the Yacht Club. Here is a list of 10 things, pulled from a travel guide, we all like about summer. 1. Longer Days 2. Beaches, Bays and other large bodies of water 3. Drinks with umbrellas 4. Cotton and linen 5. All those awesome fruits and vegetables 6. Eating outdoors 7. Ice cream 8. Outdoor movies and festivals 9. Travel 10. Patios with sparkly lights. With the exception of number (#8) and possibly the umbrella from number 3, each of these things are standard fare at South Beach Yacht Club. Yes we have ice cream for dessert from time to time.
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Something is missing from the listhowever – friends. Meeting friends for great dining, adds more quality to our SBYC lifestyle. Speaking of lifestyle, I am considering starting a new blog: Life on the SBYC Deck. I am talking about our large deck running the length of the east and south sides of the Club. I have noticed life on the deck is a bit different than life just inside the doors. The most obvious difference — being just a bit closer to our great view of the harbor, the Bay,
Alameda, Oakland and the hills and of course... the Bay Bridge. And no, I have not been eavesdropping, but I have noticed more conversations of a somewhat philosophical nature, even those about racing strategies. Life on the water, the relationship of our environment and our bay and discussions about the best ways to relax are other topics I have heard. Be sure to try out the deck! Come enjoy your club!
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SPLICE THE MAINBRACE HUGH COPPEN
I’ve been looking forward to getting back to writing this column about all the cool things that have been happening at the bar recently. I mean, that’s what the column was originally supposed to be all about – and isn’t that why it is so avidly read and my mailbox is stuffed full of comments and replies? Ha! Just as I was getting my thoughts lined up for the column, I made the mistake of sharing my plan with our esteemed Wavelength Editor (aka ‘She-who-must-be-obeyed’). “Nah,” she said “Write a Disney-inspired rant of some sort.” Seriously? That’s what my promising writing career here has come to. Once, no, maybe twice, I was respected as a Wavelength columnist. As such, I always eagerly read my own article as soon as it is published – because at least I then knew one SBYC member has read it each month. After that, of course, like everyone else, I turn to Racer Ray’s
famous front page to see if he has mentioned me – come on, we all know that only when Ray mentions your name is when you know you’ve reached the lofty heights of the social Everest in this club. (I’m still waiting, Ray… feel free… no pressure…) Anyway, instead of respecting my (self-rated) exalted status as a columnist, Madame Editor disses me like a cub reporter and assigns me to go write a Disney story. Me! OK, here goes… I happen to have knowledge of a new movie, “FroZin,” soon to be released as an X-rated sequel to its namesake. It’s about a Cuban called ZinFidel who invades the Magic Castle in an armada of clapped-out Evinrude 15 hp dinghys, and turns it into a Bacchanalian bawdy house. This is a great story line, especially the part about Elsa the Snow Queen and two of the Seven Dwarfs who… oh, wait, never mind… this is a family publication… You’ll just have to take my word for it.
And then I remembered hearing the sweet voice of my five year old granddaughter, Chloe, singing her little heart out with the song from the original movie, “Let It Go.” And I knew that “FroZin” wasn’t such a hot movie after all. BUT… great segue coming up here… since we’re talking about Bacchanalia, have you checked out the line-up of wines we now have in the Club? La Crema Chardonnay, which we introduced several weeks ago, has become an immediate favorite, as we knew it would! And now we have added Ferrari-Carrano ‘Tre Terre’ Chardonnay as our first “Platinum” level white wine at $35 a bottle. Such choices! If it’s reds you’re into, then try our first “Platinum” red, Kunde Cabernet – absolutely delicious! And never forgetting our $3 beer drinkers, we now have on tap Ballast Point Pale Ale, one of the most popular beers in San Francisco!. Splice the mainbrace, y’all!
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John Tennyson, Pete Hamm and Bill Adams celebrate
REAR COMMODORE REPORT
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eedback on the first half of our Friday Night Series (FNS) has been overwhelmingly positive and thank you for the feedback. We wanted to shake things up a bit this year and the new courses certainly achieved that. Are they perfect? Certainly not and we already have ideas on how to refine and improve course options for the PRO next year but I’m extremely pleased how they turned out overall. Speaking of the PRO, I’d like to commend Bill Adams for an outstanding job as PRO for the first half. He really embraced the new course and really supported the concepts and the use of more temporary marks. Using temporary marks gives the flexibility to respond to the wind and current conditions encountered each Friday evening and makes setting the starting line that much easier. Of course Bill can’t do his job without a great team on Anabel, Ed
G E R A R D S H E R I DA N
Macken and those on the finish line. These are not easy roles to fulfill considering the sometimes challenging conditions of wind, sea state, low temperatures and fading light. Their contributions are very much appreciated and recognized. The deployment of our RIB, Ed Macken under the direction of Dave Corbin and sometimes Andrew Lorenzen has made the realization of these new courses possible. It’s fun on the RIB but it can also be demanding so we really appreciate what they do. CONGRATULATIONS TO FNS FIRST HALF SERIES WINNERS: Steve Madeira Mr. Magoo Spin <100 Artem Savino Yunona
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Chris Boome RHAPSODY Spin 101-135 Bill Hackel
Highlighter Spin 136<
John Wallace Alpha
Non-Spin 141<
John & Roger Grinnin’ Bear - No-Spin Tennyson
Catalina 30’s.
Pete Hamm
SeaView - Most Improved!
We had an outstanding day for the X-Bay - beautiful sunshine, solid breeze in the central bay and we won back the X-Bay Trophy for South Beach YC. We had a solid entry from the Club but sadly the
number of entries from CYC was disappointing both for us and their leadership. We need to consider how we want this event to evolve next year and into subsequent years. Should we formally open it up to other clubs? Let us know what you think. We look forward to retaining the trophy for the years ahead as we’ve got a really great set of member racing boats and teams we can be proud of.
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Lightwave crew enjoys a a few brews
Janelle Van Rensselaer, RC from Corinthian Yacht Club Roxanne Fairbairn, Andrew Lorenzen & Winnie Kelley
Lightwave placed third in the J/105 class of the PICYA100th Annual Lipton Series hosted by SYC - thanks for representing SBYC! We seem to be sailing through the 2015 race calendar at faster than normal clip and we won’t feel it until Jazz Cup 2015 is upon us. Have you signed up yet? When you do, don’t forget to select your T-shirt and a burgee if you want one as they are separate items on the online entry form this year. Benicia YC has promised no wandering leeward mark this year so we’re confident that won’t be an
issue but I’d encourage all skippers that participate in this race to pay attention to the details in the SI’s regarding the timing for filing protests, looking to see if there’s anything posted by the PRO or Judges on the notice boards during the appropriate time period following racing and the final finishers. Remember that the RC, PRO and Judges are all volunteers so always be appreciative and respectful no matter what the situation. To make things a little easier for the PRO, sign up now and prepare your boat and crew for some
fun downwind racing and serious partying in the Benicia YC and sunny harbor. Finally, we expect our August 7-9th Sausalito Cruise Out to be a popular one particularly as your hosts will be the lovely Carol Shoaff and Janelle Boltz. Treasure Island is coming up September 25-27 under the charming and hospitable host Roger Ladwig in cohorts with Cat Reining (I believe he runs the place over there so that should be extra fun). Fair winds.
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P I C YA L I P T O N C U P S E R I E S SIMON JAMES
On Sunday, June 28, South Beach Yacht Club was represented by members Simon James and Donald Olgado in the J/105 division of the Lipton Cup Series. Hosted by the Sausalito Yacht Club and organizer Bill Gargan, the PICYA Lipton Perpetual Series Regatta ran three divisions: J/105, Express 27 and Cal 20. The PRO was Jeff Zarwell. After 10 unsuccessful attempts by the Royal Yacht Squadron to win the America’s Cup from the Newport Yacht Club, Sir Thomas Lipton (of Lipton Tea fame) challenged the America’s Cup five times between 1899 and 1930 with his yachts called Shamrock through Shamrock V. While never able to win the Cup, he maintained a lifelong love affair with sailing and racing. He visited the Bay Area in 1912 and the Lipton Cup was established in his honor in 1913. The event was raced between 1916 and 1920, and then the trophy was lost until the 1960’s. The original Lipton Cup was lost in a fire at the St. Francis YC in 1976 and a modern sailboat replica cup was substituted. The Lipton Cup Regatta has not been well attended in recent years; however, Sausalito YC is working to expand the event as a friendly competition between Bay Area yacht clubs. The rules allow for one boat per club, with at least the skipper and the tactician being club members. The SBYC entry was sailed on the J/105 Lightwave. Crew included Lightwave co-owners Simon James (helm) & John Robison (main), with Liz Menon (pit). Don Olgado (mast) brought crew members Mick McGuiness (trimmer) and Tomasz Skowronek (foredeck) from his J/105 Aquavit. The event was raced in the Knox area, with a windward-leeward course set up between Angel Island and Yellow Bluff (north of the GG Bridge). Winds were the typical summer southwesterlies, somewhat shifty but very moderate at only 12-18 knots. Other J/105s included Hazardous Waste (Chuck Cihak, Sausalito YC) and Lulu (Don Wieneke, Corinthian YC). Three races were run, two were double windward/leeward and race #3 was a triple windward/leeward. Lightwave got off to a slow start in the first race as the joint crew figured out how to work together. In the second race HazWa and Lulu engaged in some entertaining pre-start match racing, and pushed each other over the line early, which gave Lightwave a great start at the favored pin end – however, the race committee disappointingly made a general recall. Our best opportunity came in the third race, where they led at the first mark, however an unfortunate sheet override on the next upwind leg lost them about 10 boat lengths, which was about the losing margin at the finish line. Final results were Lulu in first, HazWa second and Lightwave in third. Regardless of the outcome, it was an enjoyable event and a great opportunity for two competing J/105 teams to work together and represent South Beach YC.
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BETWEEN THE SHEETS LY N D A M AY B R U C K
TIPS UP CAROL GRAVES is a former power boat owner, and a former member of two Southern Cal yacht clubs. More recently she has both sailed and powered, on both coasts, Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii and various lakes. Now, she has discovered SF Bay where she has taken sailing lessons and hopes to get on a crew to do some racing, and or cruising with new friends at SBYC. She is eager to start volunteering for SBYC. TOM WILLIAMS & KIM KYLLO are current members of Modern Sailing Club & School of Sausalito. Tom grew up sailing on lakes, and has experience at sea on scientific cruises. They have ASA 101 and 103 certificates and are now partners on Boogie Woogie with the Hanrahans. Their goals are to develop and expand their sailing skills, participate in cruise outs, and maybe a bit of
racing too. They both have extensive volunteering experience and are looking forward to applying those skills here. GREG BROOKS grew up in Santa Cruz and is a member of Santa Cruz YC. Although he doesn’t currently own a boat, he has motor boated for years with friends and has crewed in our FNS with South Beach members, Lynn Magnet and Sue Fandel. Now that he lives in San Francisco he volunteers his time with Blue Water, taking kids sailing. Greg is anxious to get involved with SBYC. As a youth, BILL AMABLE canoed and sailed Sunfish. As a young adult he was frequently on power boats for dives. As a fireman and for personal improvement he has taken surf rescue courses, and inflatable rescue boat operations in both northern
and southern California. For several years he has been sailing with his cousin, and our very own member, Tony Amable. He loves our welcoming spirit and is eager to get involved. ANDREW PEEK has been around SBYC for more than five years, as a crew member for FNS and social events. He has completed several classes at OCSC and has skippered bareboat cruises in Turkey. Our member, Robert Fairbank, says “Andrew always makes the boat go faster, the crew vibe calmer, and the race more fun.” Once Andrew and JESSICA are married, their goals are to become even more active in the Bay area sailing community and involved in our volunteerism. Please welcome all our new members as you cross paths in the Club and down at the Harbor.
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CRUISE OU T C LI PPI N G S A L A N M AY B R U C K
Pictured from left to right: Steve & Risa Corwin, Alan Maybruck, Pat & Richard Forst, George & Millicent Wilson, Michael Dunn, Libby & Tad Sheldon, Kathleen Dunn with Linda Maybruck on the step.
Five boats of various sizes and stability and twelve equally defined members and guests participated in our 4th of July celebration at the lively Berkeley Yacht Club. Kathleen Dunn’s boat The Sea Queen was our Center of Effort for cocktail hours. We were graciously received by BYC, as they opened the Club for us before they were (shhh) officially open on both Friday and Saturday, allowing us to replenish the ice supply for drinks and a few
desperately needed use of showers. Saturday lined up with a couple of different fun activities. The first was a local 4th of July Festival featuring various food vendors and several live bands, one of which featured Tim Weir’s son Chris. Next was a great 2.5 hour sail up to Raccoon Straight and back. The wind topped out at 22 knots, a near perfect day to sail the Bay. Saturday evening at BYC included a tasty dinner, lively storytelling and
a solo piano player and singer. The entertaining evening finished with a nice view of the fireworks display. We capped off the relaxing weekend with a deliciously prepared dockside breakfast in the morning sunshine. Join us for our next Cruise Out to be hosted in Sausalito at the Schoonmaker Marina, August 7th – 9th, 2015. Cruise Out hosts for Sausalito: Carol Shoaff and Janelle Boltz.
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SOUTH BEACH YACHT CLUB EVENTS CALENDAR COMMODORE Barrie Wheeler 707-938-9442 VICE COMMODORE Milt Smith 925-285-2897 REAR COMMODORE Gerard Sheridan 415-810-2004 SECRETARY Kathleen Dunn TREASURER Roger Ladwig MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Lynda Maybruck 408-472-3667 PORT CAPTAINS Ken Ludlum & Cat Reining HOOD Hugh Coppen JUNIOR SAILING Kevin Wilkinson 650-333-7873 CRUISE OUT DIRECTOR Alan Maybruck 408.489.2477 CHAIRMAN of the BOARD Bruce MacDiarmid BAADS COMMODORE Cristina Rubke 415 533 0276 CLUB STEWARD Mr. D’Artagnan 415-495-2295 NEWSLETTER Patti Mangan 415-272-2053
Friday, July 10
6:00 – 9:00 pm
SBYC Members Dinner Meeting
Saturday, July 11
7:00 – 10:00 pm Monkey Wrench - Live Music
Monday, July 13
6:00 – 9:00 pm PICYA Delegates Dinner @ Bridge Marina YC
Thursday, July 16
6:00 – 10:00 pm Club Open - BYOB BBQ
Friday, July 17
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, July 18
1:00 – 8:00 pm Plastic Classic Regatta @ BVBC
Saturday, July 18
3:00 – 5:00 pm Book Club Meeting
Sunday, July 19
Check website
Thursday, July 23
6:00 – 10:00 pm Club Open - Macallan Tasting
Friday, July 24
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, July 25
6:00 – 11:00 pm Ticket to Ride Dinner & Dance Party
Tuesday, July 28
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, July 30
6:00 – 10:00 pm Club Open - Race Committee Meeting
Friday, July 31
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sunday, August 2
1:00 – 4:00 pm Free Adult Dinghy Sailing
Wednesday, August 5
6:30 – 8:30 pm
FNS Race #10
Ballena Bay YC Cruise In
FNS Race #11
SBYC Membership Committee Meeting
FNS Race #12
CYC Speaker Series - Free
For reference to all races held in Northern California visit the YRA master calendar
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