Wavelength Summer 2016 South Beach Yacht Club

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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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HOW TO RACE COMMITTEE

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his is yet another in the wildly popular series of “how to” articles designed to make you a more informed member of South Beach Yacht Club and a nicer person to be around. This article is aimed at those folks who would like to participate as a member of the South Beach Yacht Club Race Committee, a.k.a. the SBYCRC. The SBYCRC is a robust, rough and tumble group of Club members dedicated to the proposition that anything that involves being out on San Francisco Bay aboard the sturdy Anabel, surrounded by good people (the RC) and a fleet of half a hundred racing sailboats can’t be all bad. And let’s face it, the almighty feeling of infallibility and the crushing power of unlimited control over the racers is an exquisitely satisfying …er … ah,

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I mean… you may find it rewarding to serve in this position of administrative control.

There are numerous and sundry jobs or positions on the SBYCRC. During your first race you will “shadow” the person performing at a certain position. This is similar to “stalking” but, you know, without all of the social stigma stuff attached to this sort of activity. Some of these positions involve climbing up to the cabin top called the flying bridge, mostly because if you don’t hang on to something for dear life you’re likely to be sent flying off the boat.

Anabel rolls a bit, you see. But like I said, they are a hearty group up there and even refer to themselves as “Topsiders” all the while secure in the knowledge that most of the time we come back (after the race) to pick up any MOB survivors.

As for qualifications; we assume you have already memorized the WORLD SAILING RULES FOR SAILBOAT RACING, WINDSURFING & SKATEBOARDING, the INTERNATIONAL FLAG CODE, MORSE CODE, NAUTICAL RULES OF THE ROAD (coastal & inland waterways, CPR and of course FIRE

BY FRICTION. Those assigned to FLAGS must be prepared to spend at least one hour a week working-out in the Moffett Field wind tunnel wearing roller skates while clipping Kleenex to a length of dental floss wearing welder’s gloves. Those doing SOUNDS must be able to field strip the shotgun blindfolded and play “funky” air horn and Spotters must be able to … spot. I’m sorry, no exceptions.

Hope this answers your questions; that’s what I’m here for.

Just 33 miles to the Royal Southampton YC

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ECIPROCATION, TAKE ADVANTAGE. During the first week of August I was in Santa Barbara for an event unrelated to my boating life. Nevertheless, I presented myself at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, (yes another SBYC) and enjoyed their hospitality. While at the club I was able to learn a bit of their history, fascinating stuff, i.e. during the winter of 1924 a gale washed the Clubhouse out to sea! Kind of puts our recent air conditioning problem into perspective.

Upon my return to the environs of the Bay I began to research some of the numerous Clubs so close to us, I discovered some interesting stuff…

St Francis YC – We are all aware of their 50-mile rule, however any member of a legitimate YC can attend their Wednesday Yachting Luncheons with guest speakers, just show up with your SBYC ID and tell them why you are there. Check their website for weekly topics…

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Corinthian YC – Was formed back in 1886 when the SFYC Mosquito Fleet members decided they needed more attention for small boat racing…

Oakland YC - During the first year, 1914, they were evicted from their Clubhouse so a committee was formed to find and build on a new location, which they did at a cost of $250,000…

San Francisco YC – moved to their current location in Belvedere in 1934 having been in San Francisco since 1869, the oldest yacht club on the Pacific coast.

Those members not wanting to move across the Bay formed the St. Francis Yacht Club.

Bay View Boat Club – In 2013 our closest neighbor was listed, along with the Olympic Club, Villa Taverna and the Union Pacific Club, as one of 10 cool places in SF you’ll never get into…

Aeolian YC – Founded in 1906, their first event was a clambake.

Initiation was five dollars, one dollar per month dues or $10 per year if paid in advance. By-the-way Aeolian definition…Arising from the action of the wind.

Richmond YC – Founded in the mid 1930’s, a great racing history and noted for their invention of the El Toro sailing dinghy in 1941, named for legendary “bull sessions” at the Club.

So, I encourage you to visit other clubs when you travel* but don’t forget to check some of our local flavors**, can be quite fun, as demonstrated by our Cruise Outs! *Check with Mr. D for a letter of introduction. ** Find N. CA clubs by checking out the PICYA Yachting Yearbook published by our very own Patti Mangan.

VICE COMMODORE’S REPORT PA U L J A N O F S K Y

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hope you made it to some of the great events at the Club this summer.

Actually just hanging out with family or friends anytime the Club is open is special. Our 4th of July party was a huge hit!

Expecting a light turnout on a Monday night we were pleasantly surprised by the celebrating crowds.

Tish Pasqual & Chris McMahon planned a Grill Your Own menu event that sold out - twice! Special thanks to Dan Courter who did the morning OOD and took Anabel guests out late into the fireworks display for an enjoyable evening.

I was the official OOD for the evening and because of members like Richard Forst and Matt Cheney and many others I survived!

Earlier in June Toni Heyneker hosted a Father's Day BBQ GrillOff and David Bogdanoff was the

winning chef!

Toni and Susie Fay are Co-Events Committee Chair and have really stepped up their game and continue to help plan new and exciting events like Texas Hold 'Em and Trivia Nite!

We work very hard to plan weekend events for our members. Special thanks go to the folks that support these efforts.

If you have not considered the Club for your own private events then I hope you will!

Check the online Club calendar for upcoming events. On September 17th it's a Bollywood Dance Party.

Wendy Hanrahan will be holding the annual Pancakes & Pumpkins on Sunday Oct 23rd. Milt is busy planning the Annual Auction for Saturday November12.

Want to help? Just today I got an email from long time member Norm Pierce. He suggested we have

a Bagel Bar for sale on Sundays. He asked if he could set it up....Great idea, I said, a Big Yes! That's how easy it can be. If you have an idea please let me know. vicecommodore@ southbeachyachtclub.org .

I am surrounded by great volunteers that all give of themselves.

I could not function well without them, so thanks to each and every one.

It's even more your club when you're an active member, so we hope to see you here soon!

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SPLICE THE MAINBRACE

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owdy, SBYC members! I trust the summer is progressing for you with the right amount of bay breezes, waves and toasts from the deck in full view of our spectacular location nestled between the home of the fabulous Giants and some amazing vessels in the marina.

In case you have been outdoors for the majority of the season let me fill you in on the new selection available at the bar.

Once again, the Club Hospitality Committee convened to select a new Chardonnay to replace the Calloway house white. Unanimously, they voted to bring in the Sycamore Lane Chardonnay.

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This wine was brought to the attention of the Hospitality Committee following the wine tasting results from the OOD appreciation luncheon. Try it for yourself and see if you agree.

Don’t forget the old summer standbys; Bombay Sapphire & tonic with lots of lime (or a Geoff Daw, if you dare), Dark & Stormy (being a sailor is not a requirement despite your barstool neighbors commentary), and certainly ice cold brew on tap!!

I diligently continue my active research on the “other” coast in hopes of discovering some new concoctions to share for your imbibing pleasure.

As we head into the dog days of Summer and the Friday Night Race season winds down, please don’t forget to thank the OOD on duty. A little gratitude goes a long way and they volunteer to keep the Club open to you. Cheers & splice the mainbrace ya’ll!

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REAR COMMODORE DA N CO U R T E R

WHAT MAKES A FAST BOAT IN RACING?

There has been quite a bit of talk this summer, pondering why some boats consistently win races. As owner of one of the boats that has done consistently well (eight 1sts, and two 2nds), I sat down this week to see if I could answer that question. I don’t pretend to be an expert. After

all I “race” a Catalina 30 which is not a race boat at all, and I “race” in the non-spinnaker division, which avoids many complications and headaches. On the other hand, I have been blessed with a lot of time and energy to devote to this sport over more than 50 years, and I teach sailing for both ASA and US Sailing.

Let’s say I know enough to know I’m still learning!

So what does make some boats faster than others? Certainly the boat itself has a great deal to do with it. I have spent a significant amount of time and money over the years getting my boat exactly the way I want it. Every system is in working order, all lines are lead where they need to be and whatever the boat needs it gets. It gets hauled every other year and the bottom gets scrubbed every other month. You simply can’t be fast with a boat in disrepair or with a funky bottom. I also lean heavily on my instruments.

Speed over the water tells you how you are driving. Speed over the earth (GPS speed) tells you what the current is doing to you.

Having all marks in your GPS as waypoints tells you if you are on course. Having a good count-down timer gets you to the line on time.

All are important. Lastly, without question, sails are hugely important.

Buy the best sails you can afford, and size them correctly for the expected winds. Sailing over or under powered is slow.

Certainly, the helmsman also has a lot to do with it, but perhaps not in the way you would expect. I am the helmsman, but I do not call tactics on my boat, I do not look for wind and I do not look for my competitors unless a cross is imminent. I focus on one thing, steering the boat, getting the most out of the energy in the sails. I drive to the telltales and everything else, I ignore. When I get distracted, or start trying to figure out my own tactics, bad things happen. I also watch, or rather feel, any change to the heeling angle of the boat. That tells you

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more about WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN than anything else. It also helps if your crew is calling the puffs and letting you know what is coming.

So if the helmsman has to focus solely on driving, you must have a dedicated tactician to be fast. Hopefully, that is the most experienced person on the boat, familiar with how it sails, familiar with the venue, and with the waters you are sailing, particularly with the current and wind patterns. Every mark rounding gets planned well in advance. We know from which tack or jibe we will approach, and how our pole sets or

douses will take place. Let someone else figure this stuff out. Even if you don’t always agree with their calls, you will still be faster with the division of thought and the division of labor. Get tactics out of the helmsman’s head.

Lastly, and most importantly, fast boats have great crews. My crew is an eclectic combination of beginning sailors, teachers, power boaters and bike shop owners! The one thing they have in common is they love to sail and they get along GREAT together. We simply have a BLAST on the water. This is our second year in the FNS, and our boat handling has greatly improved. Our tacks are so good, and our speed loss is so low, we can afford to do a few more of them.

Our sail trimming never stops.

Jib and main are adjusted every time the wind speed varies. Backstay, halyards, cunningham, outhaul, the works. If you “set it and forget it”, you’ll be slow.

Our tactics are sound, but not complex. Win the start, keep the boat sailing quickly, sail on the up-current side of the course, and sail the lifted tack when it persists. By that I not only mean lifted by wind, but lifted by current. To illustrate the latter, sailing in a 3 knot wind, with a 3 knot cross current, your apparent wind is altered 45 degrees, just because the boat is being shoved sideways! In our typical currents and light winds, this can be huge. Remember, the tack which matches the current is lifted.

E.g. current flowing TO PORT means PORT TACK is lifted.

I hope some part of this has been helpful. The better we all become, the closer the racing will be, and close racing is what we all enjoy most.

What matters most is we are all on the water, enjoying the sport we love.

See you all on the water, and around the Club.

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LO OP I N G T H R O UGH THE MIDWEST MARK GIBSON

Number 3 in a three part series by member Mark Gibson about cruising the Great Loop on the East Coast –continued from Wavelength issue March 2016 where we left off in Canada In mid-August 2015 Sea Bear checked back into the United States at Drummond Island on the west end of Lake Huron’s Northern Channel. At this point we’ve completed about twothirds of America’s Great Loop, a circumnavigation of the east portion of the US by water.

We started in mid March in Mobile Alabama, cruised north along the Atlantic Intra-coastal Waterway to New York, up the Hudson River, through a portion of the Erie Canal, across Lake Ontario to Canada and the Trent Severn Waterway then west through Georgian Bay and the Northern Channel of Lake Huron.

Just out of Meldrum Bay, our final Canadian stop, the engine would occasionally surge a few rpm, then settle down when I changed the throttle setting.

After an unproductive search for a Cummins mechanic in Mackinaw City we decided to push on through the Straight of Mackinac and Grey’s Reef to meet a mechanic in Harbor Springs where he was working on a couple of big projects. He diagnosed a fuel problem and after a short fuel polishing session we’re able to continue our trek south on Lake Michigan. This stop for a week in late August gave us an opportunity to recuperate in a sheltered and

very well kept marina and explore the picturesque, historic small town.

The moods of Lake Michigan varied from calm breezes and half foot wind waves to many days where the lake looked like the Slot on a hot summer day. Our route took us down the east side of the lake, which is much sandier with harbors of refuge every 20 to 30 miles. We spent a little over a month in a half dozen of these very peaceful harbors, strolling through charming downtowns, dining, shopping, laundering and waiting for good weather windows to jump south a port or two. After cruising 300 miles down Lake Michigan, we finally reach Michigan City, Indiana and on September 18th, made our 40 mile crossing to Chicago and the beginning of the Western Rivers.

The Western Rivers, i.e. the rivers of the Mississippi River basin, offer

a route through the heartland of America. The natural rivers have been used to transport cargos since colonial times. In 1824 the US Congress delegated the US Army Corps of Engineers to design and maintain the first improvements to facilitate commercial shipping.

The present system of locks, dams and channels where dredging is necessary to maintain the 9 foot project depth, carry a remarkable amount of bulk cargo, mostly coal, oil and chemicals, much more efficiently than other modes of transportation. The system is also available to recreational boats, but we must defer to commercial traffic at locks.

We began our voyage south with an impressive hour through the heart of downtown Chicago via the Chicago lock and Chicago Ship and Sanitary canal. We then leisurely proceed down the Illinois River through industrial

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areas, small towns and farmland. We shared the river with large barges loaded with tons upon tons of coal and chemicals pushed by massive tow-boats. Even as large as they are, by keeping track on the AIS and making passing arraignments on the VHF radio we were able to safely share the waterway.

We were able to tie to walls and find an occasional marina along this portion of the trip, a little

over a week. A few days south of Chicago we were definitely in the Mid West, with agriculture and small towns prevalent along the river. At Grafton Illinois we met the mighty Mississippi River.

The addition of the Illinois River, and a few miles downstream, the Missouri River make this a major body of water. Here also are the last two locks on the river, below Alton Illinois and just above St. Louis Missouri. There are very few places to put in for the night and we pushed for a Looper favorite, Hoppies Marina, a collection of retired barges tethered to the shore and the last fuel stop for 250 miles.

Dodging snags and debris and buffeted by the odd currents caused by weir dams we found a lock wall

one night and a creek/drainage ditch to stay for the third night before turning into the Ohio River and a 60 mile course upstream to the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers and the Tennessee Valley Authority lakes. There seemed to be even more traffic on the Ohio River, and tows were also nosed into the sandy banks waiting for for their turn at the lock.

We worked our way back into the Southern US, and the terrain yielded to hills and forest. The lakes and rivers on this part of the route function as both transportation corridors and water and energy production. Numerous parks and forests offer marinas for recreational boaters. The Pickwick lock and dam lifted us up to Pickwick Lake at the intersection of Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, and the beginning of the Tenn-Tom Waterway.

The purpose of these waterways is to enhance the transportation of commodities, and since they pay for them, commercial traffic locks through before recreational boats.

Fortunately the lock tenders are very helpful in estimating how long and when there’s commercial traffic through their lock, and recreational boaters can adjust their schedules accordingly. Sometimes we had to be up before dawn to make a lock

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LO O P IN G . . . THE M IDWEST before a dredge or big tow arrived, which can take several hours to lock through. Anchorages (though generally shallow) and marinas are more common on this leg of the trip, and we made our way through a major cut to the largest drop on our trip, 84 feet, the Jamie Whitten Lock, about 10 miles north of Fulton Mississippi. Nine more locks brought us to the bustling town of Demopolis, a popular stop with a modern marina. Many cruisers will over-winter here, but we just curled up for a few days under a roofed slip, while a large weather system with copious rain passed over, leaving considerable debris floating in the water, and dangerous snags stuck in the riverbed.

Demopolis is the second to the last lock and dam of the trip. One cool morning we crammed a dozen boats and locked down to the Coffeeville pool, just before a dredge entourage arrived. We anchored in a small creek off the river and then in the Alabama River cutoff on our three day push to Mobile and the Dog River Marina, where, the day before Halloween, we crossed our wake, 5300 miles and eight months after shoving off.

With this accomplishment we join the proud group of 100 to 150 boats that complete this journey each year.

We stayed in more marinas than we had planned, but had fun and met more people that way. Our boat was cramped but functional for two people. We only saw a few smaller boats on the trip, a couple of Ranger

26’s and a Sea Dory 22. Other boats ranged from 36’ to just over 50’.

Our small size probably got us into marinas where the dock master could squeeze in a smaller boat.

More anchorages were available but there was plenty of room in the more popular anchorages anyway.

This was the trip of a lifetime. It should really be at least a two year trip though, taking more time to visit New York and Ontario. Indeed, many boaters make this trip several times, sampling the many different experiences and destinations.

We’re back home in the Bay Area, where we’ve already participated in several cruises with the Bay Area Nordic Tug Association and looking forward to spending some relaxed quality time around the Bay and in the Delta to reflect and recuperate.

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M EM B ER E XC UR SIO N S K E L L I E Ta Y L O R

In July I attended the 50th Annual International Junior Match Race Championship at the Balboa Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, aka The Governors Cup. Youth Match Racing at its very best! The likes of James Spithill, Paul Cayard and Phil Robertson started their careers in this match race.

Teams are chosen worldwide and all race boats are privately donated for the competitors.

Remember these names as these youth will race in the Americas Cup in the future. The results of the Cup were 1st Place: Nevin Snow, Scott Sinks, Rebecca McElvain and Chuck Eaton of the San Diego YC, 2nd Place Sam Gilmour, Adam Negri, Storm Brown of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club 3rd Place Balboa YC team Christophe Killian, Harrison Vandervort and Jack Martin I have had the privilege of working with our local SBYC Junior Youth Sailing program so this national event was truly insightful.

I had the pleasure of meeting many of the competitors, the Cup founders and Staff Commodore Andy Rose.

This was a truly memorable event for me. Special thanks to SBYC Commodore Milt Smith and Vice Commodore Paul Janofsky for providing a letter of introduction and making this all possible to experience.

I only wish that I had our SBYC burgee to present to the BYC Commodore personally.

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A SPLASH IN SAUSALITO

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ur annual Sausalito Cruise-Out held on the weekend of the 12th14th saw about ten SBYC boats cruise across the bay.

Things started off slowly, by late Friday afternoon only about five boats had tied up. A few cruisers headed over to the Friday nite Jazz & Blues waterfront concert held in the park downtown.

For a couple of hours they relaxed and enjoyed eclectic jazz, a gourmet picnic and refreshments.

After that it was a dash over to the Sausalito Cruising Club to enjoy a rocking good band and dancing.

Later, individual after parties took place on boats within Shoemaker Harbor (discerning details not reported to this author).

Saturday morning found many of the members hit a tour of Matthew Turner, a tall ship that is under construction, a two-masted brigantine, 100 feet long. Named for a noted 19th century shipbuilder, it will take young people on bay voyages of discovery. About 25 percent complete, with the framework in place — the wooden bones of the ship.

All who went on the tour were glad they did. A few others napped...

On Saturday afternoon we were lounging in the sun at a beach party at Shoemaker Cove. Horseshoes and other games were enjoyed as well more refreshments. Following that, we held a potluck party on our long A Dock. One of the surprise treats was a guest appearance by land cruisers Barrie & Karen Wheeler.

Everyone had a chance to catch up with them. The other memorable highlight was when the entire group

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was arranging about Judeez II - and Lynda Maybruck dipped to check the bottom paint job right when the group picture was about to be taken.

Fellow SBYC'ers quickly fished her out of the drink, the picture was snapped, and she was THE most refreshed person of all of us for the rest of the party. All this without even spilling her beer!

It went so well we struggled to change attire and arrive on time for a 6:30pm seating at the stunning Spinnaker Restaurant.

This restaurant sits out over the water just outside of town. Staff reserved us a beautiful table for 27 with a spectacular view of San Francisco through the windows to the North and East and of the sultry sunset through the opposite window to the West.

Many turned in after dinner, but a few hardy souls headed back to the Sausalito Cruising Club for another dance party.

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Spinnaker Restaurant stunning view

Note to future party seekers: the Sausalito Cruising Club hosts live bands every Friday, Saturday and Monday nights!

Sunday launched with a brunch at the dainty Sausalito Yacht Club.

We were seated on the deck in the delicious sunshine, which by the way blessed us the entire weekend. Besides enjoying ideal weather, the weekend truly was a mini-getaway, with sparkling waters in every direction, a sandy beach nearby, a super relaxing vibe and of course many masts and top decks to watch and enjoy during our nearly three day visit.

Hosts Janelle Boltz and Carol Shoaff organized a truly fabulous event. Thanks Carol & Janelle! And thanks to Alan Maybruck for organizing the Cruise-Out season!

Cover photo of Lynda Maybruck taken by fast reacting Carol Shoaff

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BETWEEN THE SHEETS LY N D A M AY B R U C K

BRANDON STANDER

SBYC was recommended to Brandon by sailing instructors at Spinnaker Sailing.

He started power boating/ fishing on the Great Lakes, but fell in love with sailing on his first sailing experience in the Long Island Sound. When he moved to Seattle for business, he continued his thrill of sailing in the Pacific NW Sounds. He is Coastal Cruising certified as well as Basic Keelboat. He is looking to be a sailboat owner soon or at least partner. And he’s very anxious to be involved and contribute to SBYC.

CHRIS MINOLETTI

SUSAN ESHER

Susan has been sailing since early ‘90s.

She has raced in the YRA, holds US Sailing Coastal Passage certs, has held a 6-pack license, is a former member of BAADS (before business got in the way!), and has bare boated many locations. She has been in a boat partnership in SB on a Sabre 30 “Quinessence” since the 90s. Susan has visited other clubs, but has spent more time with SBYC because of the camaraderie and welcome she feels.

Chris comes to us from Half Moon Bay and their YC where his parents have been long time active members. As a kid, he grew up boating and sailing in Michigan and is now a regular boater on “Nit Noy”, a 28’ Bertram in SB, which has been in his family since his grandfather’s boating days. He’s been a frequent reciprocity visitor at SBYC for some time and enjoys his experience and company here and considers us “the best club in San Francisco”. He is anxious to begin volunteering and would like to race. Since submitting his application, he’s already crewed in our FNS and looks forward to the second half of the racing season.

DICK HAIDUCK

After being away from the club for a few years, Dick came back with a vengeance. He quickly saw a need and jumped in as the Deck Captain Manager. He swiftly organized the existing DCs, recruited and trained new members, organized an Appreciation Day, helped inaugurate our new POS, organized the new training, and continues to be a great leader for the Deck Captain team.

Thank you Dick!

BOB MASON

For several years, we’ve heard Bob say “this is my last year of Oyster Festo!” And this Opening Day was no exception. Yet, once again Bob pulled off a fabulous afternoon of terrific staffing, camaraderie amongst the shuckers and great clean-up crews (no easy task). Bob always manages to provide us another “best ever” Opening Day at SBYC. Until next April, thank you Bob!

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SOUTH BEACH YACHT CLUB EVENTS CALENDAR COMMODORE Milt Smith 925-280-0328 VICE COMMODORE Paul Janofsky 925-519-2332 REAR COMMODORE Dan Courter 925-513-4452 SECRETARY Eleanor Harrison TREASURER Roger Ladwig MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Lynda Maybruck 408-472-3667 PORT CAPTAINS Ken Ludlum & Cat Reining HOOD Cat Reining JUNIOR SAILING Kevin Wilkinson 650-333-7873 CRUISE OUT DIRECTOR Alan Maybruck 408.489.2477 CHAIRMAN of the BOARD Eugene Hu BAADS COMMODORE Cristina Rubke 415 533 0276 CLUB STEWARD Mr. D’Artagnan 415-495-2295 NEWSLETTER Patti Mangan 415-272-2053 SB HARBORMASTER 415-495-4911 Pier 40 on the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94107

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Thursday, August 4

6:00 –9:00 pm

Board Meeting

Friday, August 5

6:00 –9:00 pm

FNS Racing

Saturday, August 6

6:00 – 9:30 pm

Ticket to Ride Dance Party

Sunday, August 7

9:45 – 1:00 pm

Strategic Long Range Planning Meeting

Friday, August 12

6:00 – 9:00 pm

SBYC Members Dinner Meeting

Wednesday, August 17

6:00 – 9:45 pm

Wine Pairing & Sharing New Zealand Style

Thursday, August 18

6:00 – 9:45 pm

Club Open

Friday, August 19

6:00 –9:00 pm

FNS Racing

Saturday, August 20

3:00 –5:00 pm

Book Club

Saturday, August 20

7:00 –9:00 pm

Trivia Nite

Sunday, August 21

11:00 –2:00 pm Bagels in the Bay

Sunday, August 21

1:00 –3:00 pm

House Maintenance Committee Meeting

Friday, August 26

6:00 –9:00 pm

FNS Racing

Thursday, September 1

6:00 –9:00 pm

Board Meeting

Friday, September 2

6:00 –9:00 pm

Jazz Cup Party

Saturday, September 3

11:00 –2:00 pm Jazz Cup Race

Sunday, September 4

11:00 –2:00 pm Bagels by the Bay & Bloody Mary or Mimosa

Monday, September 5

11:00 –6:00 pm Labor Day Grilled Burgers & Chili

Thursday, September 8

6:00 – 9:45 pm

Club Open

Friday, September 9

6:00 – 9:00 pm

SBYC Members Dinner Meeting

Saturday, September 10

6:00 –9:00 pm

FNS Award Party

Saturday, September 17

3:00 –5:00 pm

Book Club

Saturday, September 17

7:00 –11:00 pm Bollywood Party

Saturday, September 24

9:00 –5:00 pm

Herb Meyer Regatta

Saturday, October 1

6:00 –9:00 pm

Red Bra Regatta

Thursday, October 6

6:00 –9:00 pm

Board Meeting

Saturday, October 8

7:00 –11:00 pm Country & Western Dance Nite

Friday, October 14

6:00 – 9:00 pm

SBYC Members Dinner Meeting

For reference to all races held in Northern California visit the YRA master calendar

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This issue relied heavily on member photos! If you have photos to share of your adventures please send them in with names of the folks pictured, where taken and any other interesting bits of detail.

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