SFYC August 2016 Bulletin

The San Francisco Yacht Club

August 2016

November 2009

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Officers & Directors Commodore Edward L. Lynch Vice Commodore Jerry Eaton Rear Commodore Paul S. Rosenlund Secretary Laurence R. Bekins Treasurer Donald Jesberg Port Captain C. Richard Wideman Directors: Robert Brant, Michael Brilliant, Andrew Fromm, Charles G. Froeb, Jr. S/C Suzie Moore and Stuart Reilly Auxiliary Officers & Directors President Stephanie Stroub Vice President Julie Zanze Secretary Emily Heller Treasurer Annie Mendenhall Ex-Officios Helen Reilly and Marily Rimmer

DEPARTMENTS

BULLETIN

Commodore

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Auxiliary

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Harbor

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Cruise News

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Race News

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Youth Sailing

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FEATURES Crossing Wakes

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New Members

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Eight Bells

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Burgees Aweigh!

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Photo by Mark Salewsky

AUGUST 2016 Volume 22 • Issue 4

The San Francisco Yacht Club

Rose Cup Champions

SOCIAL Event Photos

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Club Events

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Calendar

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Directors: Paige Brooks, Shannon Ruhland, Jennifer Cromar, Velda Demmert, Kim Lynch, Barbara McCrum, Stephanie Portillo and Andrina Welter

November 2009 Giants Cruise: Were they practicing for the SFYC fashion show…or perhaps the White Party? Very Snappy!

Photo by Barbara Thomas

T h e Bulletin

Magazine of The San Francisco Yacht Club

THE BULLETIN Editor/Calendar Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer Assistant Editor Diana Jason Production Vince Mattera Contributors Forrest Gay, Jib Martens, Steve & Ginger Mason, Justine O’Connor and Bill Wallace Photographers Jennifer Baca, Jackson Benvenutti, S/C Ken Jesmore, Jocelyn Knight, James Lucas, Jib Martens, Deb Newton, Mark Salewsky, Alice Shinn, Ginger Sounders-Mason, Kevin Tentis, Barbara Thomas, Bill Wallace and Patty Young

THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB 98 Beach Road • P.O. Box 379 Belvedere, CA 94920-0379 (415) 435-9133 • FAX (415) 435-8547 www.sfyc.org

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On The Cover: Romain Screve, Sammy Shea and Jackson Ritter Rose Cup Champions Photo by Mark Salewsky

Independence Day Celebration

Commodores’ Golf Challenge – Commodore Lynch advising Member Gary Lucas that in America a Mulligan is 2

Photo by Deb Newton

General Manager Steve DePetro

Photo by James Lucas

Honorary Shana Rohde-Lynch

FROM THE COMMODORE commodore@sfyc.org

ummer 2016 is here and The Club is in full swing, with on-the-water events including racing, sailing, power boating and standup paddleboarding.

Off the water, The Club held a member meeting on June 21 and, while many members were away on vacation, the meeting was well-attended by 80-90 members. Topics covered included the Regatta Center Project, a House Committee report on club communications and a report from the Governance Advisory Group (GAG). Architect David Ross presented the review of the Regatta Center Project, which is slowly making its way through the Belvedere Planning Commission. Final details have been sent to the city, so we can move forward. I hope to have more information to share by the end of summer.

House Committee member, Diana Jason, completed a detailed review or our website, Bow Wave and Bulletin, with a major focus on improving the functionality of the website and Bow Wave. This report and recommendations will be presented to the Board for implementation, and I think the results will be a much-improved member experience. We hope to have the changes made by the later part of the year.

Hats off to Diana for a terrific job!

Vice Commodore Jerry Eaton has put together a strong group of past Commodores and Club leaders to review our current governance structure and compare it to other private clubs. This review will ensure we’re using best practices and meeting the needs of The Club in the short and long term.

Recommendations from this group will be forwarded to the Board for consideration. More to follow on this subject.

I have to say, it was refreshing to hear members express their support for The SFYC and direction we’re heading at the meeting. We have a great club and our members are the best. It’s a pleasure to be your Commodore!

Our club cruise to the Pacific Northwest, September 1018, is shaping up. With 76 members already signed up, we’re sure to have lots of fun. Boats are still available, so there’s time to round up some friends and come along if you haven’t already registered! We’d love to have you join us, so contact me if you’re interested in going.

In closing, I'd like to thank all of the members who volunteer their time and talents to make what our club what it is today. The spirit of cooperation among the committees and the Board of Directors improves the efficiency of managing The Club and makes it enjoyable to be a part of it. Thank you, all!

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Ed Lynch, Commodore The San Francisco Yacht Club

Go to www.sfyc.org for the latest Club News & Events

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AUXILIARY

Stephanie Stroub, President

Summer Time, Summer Time, Sum-Sum-Summer Time – Summer Tiiime!

stephcannell@yahoo.com

hen we’re not out enjoying all that summer has to offer, The Auxiliary is working diligently to plan memorable fall events and raise money for Youth Sailing.

Next up, our Annual Auxiliary Fundraiser on September 29. You won’t want to miss out on this year’s prizes which include an Electric Bike, an SUP and paddle and a $2,500 shopping spree at Helen Lyall Boutique. Thank you to our Co-Chairs Emily Heller, Annie Mendenhall, Stephanie Portillo, Andrina Welter and Julie Zanze for their creativity and motivation to make this fundraiser a huge success. If you haven’t bought a ticket yet, we’re selling them in the bar throughout the summer on most Friday nights. Come say hello and meet an SFYC junior sailor or two who’ve volunteered to help sell tickets with us. Tickets can also be purchased at the front desk.

The second annual Auxiliary Cup is on October 1. This race is The Club’s first regatta skippered and crewed solely by women. As we met to discuss the sailing instructions and deed of trust, we looked through last year’s photos album and reminisced on what a success it was. This is a truly special event.

Whether you are crew, a skipper or a mentor on a boat, our hope is we can get as many women out on the water as possible.

Sign up at www.sfyc.org today. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Paige Brooks, P/P Carol Jesmore, Angie Lackey, Kim Lynch, P/P Elizabeth Merrill, P/P Marily Rimmer, Shannon Ruhland, Alice Shinn or P/P Ann Welch. Each has been working tirelessly to make this year’s Auxiliary Cup one you must attend. Volunteer help is always needed so, if you want to support the regatta, please contact Kim Lynch.

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The Dreamboat Series are the first two Wednesdays in October 5 & 12, hosted by P/P Cissy Kirrane. Contact the front desk for reservations.

One of The Club’s favorite events is the Auxiliary Halloween party – and the committee is already hard at work planning a ghoulishly fun October 29 event. Thank you to goblins Paige Brooks, Jen Cromar, Velda Demmert and Julie Zanze. Saturday nights are popular at The Club, and so is this event, so be sure to save the date.

We want the chance to scare you senseless!

Hope you’re having a wonderful summer!

Stephanie SFYC Auxiliary President, 2016

DREAMBOAT SERIES Please join the Sea Gals and the Auxiliary for a fun-filled day sailing on The Bay. Sign up now to sail one day or two!

$25.00 per person inclusive

R.S.V.P. to Front Office 415 435 9133 ext.10 office@sfyc.org

Wednesdays, October 5 & 12, 2016 2015

The SFYC Auxiliary Halloween Bash!

Saturday, October 29, 2016 5:30 p.m.

Join us if you DARE… Frightening Games, Freaky Food, Costume Contest The Haunted House - 6-7:30 p.m.!

R.S.V.P. to Front Office 415 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org

Co-Chairs: Jen Cromar, Velda Demmert & Julie Zanze

Cancellation Cancellation policy policy in in effect effect

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HARBOR

Christopher Lacey, Harbor Chair christophterlacey@ymail.com

New Look In The Harbor s part of the dry dock upgrade and as a continued effort by the Harbor Committee to making The SFYC a world class yacht club, we have placed new garbage can enclosures at the head of all the docks. Each enclosure is labeled with a green recycle and a red trash sign to help keep the green recyclables separate from the trash. Help us keep our Club clean, refined, and “green”!

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SFYC Victorious Again n a beautiful day at the Richmond Country Club, 42 golfers from the St. Francis Yacht Club and The San Francisco Yacht Club competed in the Commodore’s Golf Challenge. San Francisco Yacht Club was victorious for the third consecutive year, defeating the St. Francis Yacht Club 170.4 to 190.1.

San Francisco Yacht Club members Stu Reilly and Rey Acio won the closest to the hole contest and the longest drive contest.

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Photos by Deb Newton

The winning team. Commodore Lynch, Membership Chairman Stu Reilly, House Committee Chair Dino Dinovitz and Ringer Gary Lucas

Ladies Team (L-R) Helen Reilly, Jane Young, Cathy Dinovitz and Kathy Niggeman

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Tony Guzzardo Team with Hugh Tierney, Hugh O’Donnell and Howard Luria

CRUISE NEWS

Jib Martens, Cruise Committee Chair jibmartens@comcast.net

SFYC Cruising: Come Join Us

t’s been great seeing many of you out on the water! Bill and Barbara Thomas and Bill Stark led our always popular Giants cruise in May. Eleven boats, 25 people and two dogs braved high winds and sea lions, and were rewarded by a fun-filled Docktail party on S/C Carl Lewis’ SFYC cheering on the Giants.

Destiny. Blacktoppers Commodore Ed made sure joined for great dinner at the stars were right side up or MoMo’s. Forty-seven All those smiles BEFORE the Giants beat the Cubs that could have been a very SFYCers enjoyed watching expensive drink tab! the Giants beat the Cubs 5-3 on Saturday and Victory where she showed us how to washed the victory down with beer, brats and properly shoot off various flares. If you have never actually shot one off before, this garlic fries. Commodore Ed Lynch raised is a very helpful practice. Needless to say, The SFYC burgee in the stands and postgame many in the group went to South Beach we enjoyed wine and appetizers AFTER the demonstration.

Yacht Club or their favorite bars for martinis and music.

Katelyn Ristau and Alex Rothenberg led the brand new StFYC/City Fun Cruise.

Seven boats made a foggy trip over on Friday and enjoyed great camaraderie on the Cornelius’ Grand Finale. Then we all headed to the food trucks at Fort Mason for a fun, eclectic meal. Saturday, more boats and a few cars made the journey over and joined us a Ashley Perrin give us all some very sumptuous meal at valuable information on flare shooting the StFYC. We’re just half way through the summer The second Friday of each month, season, so the fun has just begun! Our hugely popular Family Day in the Cove on several boats have Saturday, August 6 is right around the been anchoring off corner, so mark your calendars. Drop anchor Sausalito to listen to or raft up and enjoy water swimming, the Live Music on the tubing, pizza, margaritas and much more.

Green in our Sunset Later this month, you can bask on the Marin Cruise series. After Riviera during our Marin Yacht Club enjoying the music, Cruise August 26-28. the adventure picks The Schou family raises a glass and some smiles to kick off Looking to venture a bit further from up as we head to the the Sunset Cruise home? Then our Commodore’s Cruise to SYC docks and for a the Pacific Northwest on September 10nightcap. It’s a great way to have a casual 18 and the Tinsley Five Star Cruise on night out on your boat with friends, so we September 30 - October 2 may be the hope you’ll consider joining us August 12! cruises for you. Check out the Cruising Tab Sometimes cruising isn’t always fun and or calendar on the website for all the details games. So we were grateful to Ashley Perrin and join us on the water! for leading a very informative evening on

Photo by Jib Martens

Photo by S/C Ken Jesmore Photo by Jib Martens

Photo by Barbara Thomas

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RACE NEWS

SFYC Wins Rose Cup

Forrest Gay, Director of Sailing race@sfyc.org

he SFYC team won the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the second time since its inception in 2010! This year, in Sheboygan, WI, the team of Romain Screve, Sammy Shea and Jackson Ritter bested the field of 10 teams from around the country, winning the final series 3-2. The huge trophy resided at The SFYC in 2013 as well, when Scott Buckstaff and team won the event.

The Rose Cup is a qualifier for the Governors Cup at Balboa Yacht Club in July (after the Bulletin goes to print). It’s the oldest international youth match racing regatta in the world, and 2016 marks the 50th anniversary. Antoine Screve, a Gov Cup alumnus, returned to join the team for this event.

Photos by Mark Salewsky

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Upcoming Major Regattas at The SFYC he late-summer prime sailing season is right around the corner, and The SFYC has two major regattas coming to town. First is the International One Design Class Championship, September 4-10. This regatta will see 16 teams from all over the world race west of Alcatraz. There will be eight beautiful IODs on the guest dock for the event and the 16 teams will rotate in and out of the boats on the water. With many teams and judges coming in from out of town, we’re in need of local housing for participants. If you have a spare bedroom and would be willing to have a sailing guest or two, please email Rich Pearce at rspent@aol.com.

The second regatta will be October 4-8 for the Etchells North Americans. The SFYC will host the Etchells World Championship in the fall of 2017, so this regatta will be the warm-up for many of the top U.S. teams. We’re expecting about 25 boats to arrive on trailers and then be docked at the guest and member docks, so the parking lot and guest docks will be busy during this regatta. Next year, we expect more than 60 boats for the Worlds!

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Photos by Abner Kingman

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YOUTH SAILING

Justine O'Connor, Youth Sailing Director youth@sfyc.org

MAY SOCAL TEAM RACE @ CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB (MAY 14-15)) 4v4 Team Racing (10 Teams ) 1st TEAM SFYC #2: Simon Boeger, Henri Boeger, Ben Foox, Will Foox, Sarah Young. 5th TEAM SFYC #1: Connor Bennett, Sydney Holder, Hoel Menard, Charlotte Versavel, Jim Young.

OPTIMIST HARKEN #3 @ CABRILLO BEACH YACHT CLUB (MAY 21-22) Championship Fleet (46 boats) 2nd Henry Boeger, 4th Simon Boeger, 8th Connor Bennett, 10th Will Foox, 17th Sebastian Green, 24th Luke Froeb, 26th Jason Akram, 28th Ethan Sargent, 31st Finn Dossey, 35th Alex Bowler, 37th Charlotte Versavel, 42nd Bode Dossey.

JUNE SEARS QUALIFIER @ RICHMOND YACHT CLUB ( JUNE 04-05) J22 3-man (4 teams) 4th Chloe Holder, Caleb Yoslov, Simon Boeger.

BAYS SUMMER SERIES #1 @ RICHMOND YACHT CLUB ( JUNE 11-12) C420 (7 boats) 1st Tommy Yougn/Carter Nestell, 2nd Justin Lim/Crew, 4th Nicholas Marwell/Noble Reynoso, 7th Megan Gimple/Elise Lamarre.

Laser Radial (19 boats) 1st Caleb Yoslov, 2nd Nicholas Sessions, 5th Caitlin Froeb, 6th Gabe Reuter.

ROSE CUP/US SAILING YOUTH MATCH RACING CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHEBOYGAN YACHT CLUB, MI ( JUNE 15-19) Match Racing (10 Teams) 1st Romain Screve/Jackson Ritter/Sammy Shea.

Earned invitation to the Governor’s Cup to be held at the Balboa Yacht Club, Newport Beach, California, July 18-23, 2016.

INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST REGATTA AT ST. THOMAS YACHT CLUB, USVI ( JUNE 17-19) Championship Fleet (81 boats) 61st Luke Froeb, 68th Hailey Thompson, 72nd JP Murphy, 74th Ted McDonough.

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Yoslov after qualifying for the Smythe Championships

US SAILING SINGLE HANDED AREA G QUALIFIER/SMYTHE QUALIFIER @ PENINSULA YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION ( JUNE 25-26) Laser Radial (7 boats) 2nd Caleb Yoslov, 3rd Nicholas Sessions, 4th Gabe Reuter.

Caleb earned an invitation to the Smythe Trophy at Mission Bay Yacht Club, August 11-15, 2016.

US SAILING DOUBLE HANDED AREA G QUALIFIER/BEMIS QUALIFIER @ PENINSULA YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION. C420 (10 boats) 1st Nicholas Marwell/Noble Reynoso; 2nd Simon Boeger/Crew Both teams earned an invitation to the Bemis Trophy at Mission Bay Yacht Nick Marwell and Noble Reynoso Club, August 11-15, Bemis Area G Champions 2016.

From left: Nick Sessions, Coach Lars Berg-Andersen, Gabe Reuter, Caleb Yoslov, Caitlin Froeb

Photo by Jackson Benvenutti

Simon Boeger, Henri Boeger, Ben Foox, Will Foox and Sarah Young

Photo by Duane Yoslov

HEAVY WEATHER REGATTA/OPTIMIST HARKEN #4 @ ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB ( JUNE 17-19) Championship Fleet (46 boats) 1st Will Foox, 3rd Henry Boeger, 4th Simon Boeger, 5th Hoel Menard, 10th Ben Foox, 11th David Spector, 12th Connor Bennett, 16th Sarah Young, 17th Sydney Holder, 28th Ethan Sargent, 29th Sebastian Green, 31st Jason Akram, 33rd JP Murphy, 38th Finn Dossey, 45th Jim Young.

Green Fleet (11 boats) 2nd Bode Dossey, 5th Julien Prefot, 7th Michael Biral, 10th Mark Xu, 11th Brad Chrisman.

2016 Harken Series Results (Optimist Class) 2nd Will Foox, 3rd Henry Boeger, 6th Simon Boeger, 7th Connor Bennett, 8th Ben Foox, 13th Hoel Menard, 19th Sebastian Green, 21st Sydney Holder, 22nd Ethan Sargent, 23rd Sarah Young, 24th Jason Akram, 26th Finn Dossey, 29th Jim Young, 33rd Luke Froeb, 40th Tibi Quinn.

Photo by Duane Yoslov

Photo by Patty Young

SFYC Youth Race Team Results

CROSSING WAKES

Steve and Ginger Mason

Photo by Ginger Sounders-Mason

Photo by Alice Shinn

steve@seajay.org

on and Alice Shinn purchased a Jefferson 42' Sundeck Trawler in Baltimore last October. They were feeling a little nervous about cruising again, and a little disappointed that they didn't get another sailboat for cross-ocean passages.

Their answer was to name their new vessel Sacajawea, so at least one of their party would be brave! They took their new acquisition south to Marsh Harbor Boatworks in Beaufort, SC, with friends. Since they planned to live aboard, they returned to Marin, put their household goods in storage and rented-out their home.

Some people say cruising is an opportunity to do maintenance in exotic places.

Charleston may not be exotic, but that’s as far as Alice and Jon got before noticing a strange engine noise and heading to another boat yard. Their goal for this summer is to get up to the Canadian Coast, stopping in Edgartown for the July 4th festivities.

Baring any more storms like "Bonnie" or boat problems, they’re expecting to be back south in the Chesapeake Bay in October.

On the other coast , Gay and Wyman Harris rejoined Safari, their Offshore 54 in Sidney, BC. To dispense with Canadian import delays, they’re heading to Roach Harbor to pick up a water-maker part. Before guests join them later this summer, they’re heading north to Port McNeill where they’ll fly off to celebrate the 95th birthday of Wyman's mother. After time in the Broughtons with friends, they’ll go south to participate in the Commodore's Cruise in the Gulf Islands, with V/C Jerry and Karen Eaton.

We (Steve and Ginger Mason) too are in the Broughtons aboard our Pearson 42’ Sea Jay. In early May, we rented a house in Sointula, Malcom Island, where our boat spent the winter. We spent a month stripping the floors – and with mission creep, some fiddles, door jams and walls – until we decided we’d had enough. Four layers of varnish later and two plus weeks to dry later, we moved onboard. After a couple of weeks sailing we’ll begin the journey south to join the Commodore's Cruise, with Jim and P/P Mimi Cornelius.

Summer cruising has just begun for these and other away sailors. If you have any information to share please contact Steve & Ginger Mason at: ginger@seajay.org.

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EVENT PHOTOS STAFF COMMODORES’ LUNCHEON

(L-R) Ken Jesmore, Ray Lent, Bob Heller, Ray Lynch, Matthew McGowan, Commodore Ed Lynch, Suzie Moore, Bob Griswold, Carl Lewis, Ted Gazulis, Tad Lacey and V/C Jerry Eaton

Photos by Jennifer Baca

MEMORIAL DAY

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EVENT PHOTOS

Photos by James Lucas

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Bill Wallace, Membership Committee flcloud@comcast.net

The SFYC welcomes W. Larry Binkley as a Regular member. Larry is retired owner and president of TRG/Retail Architecture. He and his wife, Kathy Huber, live in Belvedere. Larry is a regular crew member on a 42’ Catamaran in the Caribbean and on several boats in San Francisco Bay. He has chartered power boats in Florida and Lake Tahoe, and his wife grew up boating on Lake Wawasee, Indiana. She is taking sailing lessons at Cass’ Marina in Sausalito. They currently own a 21’ Boston Whaler and are refreshing their skills in tides, currents, boat safety and rules of the water. Larry is proposed by S/C Gary Sheppard and seconded by Commodore Ed Lynch.

The SFYC welcomes Mark Scott Blumenkranz as a Regular member. Mark is a professor at Stanford’s Byers Eye Institute and is an Ophthalmologist. He and his wife, Recia, live in Tiburon. Mark began sailing and racing as a teenager and has continually owned and loved boats for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Brown University sailing team and has owned a number of boats, including J-24’s, Lasers, Flying Scots and power craft, as well as serving as racing crew. Mark currently owns the Beneteau 411 Aqueous Humor. Mark is proposed by Dunbar Hoskins and seconded by James O. Ellis, Jr.

The SFYC welcomes Charles Jeffery Edwards as a Regular member. Jeff is a Lieutenant at the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. He and his wife, Cassandra, live in Greenbrae with their daughter, Georgia (2).

As the son of a career Navy man, Jeff has spent his life in and around the water, with many days and nights on lakes, rivers and the Bay. He has enjoyed yachting of all kinds and is active in the Marine Patrol for the Sheriff’s office. Jeff is proposed by Bert Damner and seconded by Frederic Bost.

The SFYC welcomes Brian James Healy as a Regular member. Brian is CEO of Validant, FDA Consulting.

He and his wife, Kathryn, live in Tiburon with their two children, Liam (7) and Ada (5). With a family fish farm in Ireland, Brian developed his love for the ocean and the water at an early age. He has boated extensively all of his life and is currently a partner in a 31’ Tiara. Brian looks forward to expanding his yachting experience in sailing. You can expect to see his two children in the SFYC Youth Sailing program.

Brian is proposed by J. Scott Hamilton and seconded by George Jackoboice.

The SFYC welcomes Benoît Michaud as a Regular member. Benoît is an accomplished architect/designer/builder. He, his wife Teresa and their two sons, Léo (6) and Maël (4) live in Belvedere. Benoît grew up in Canada where he actively raced Lasers. The family moved to Belvedere and he joined Club Nautique to further his sailing skills. He regularly charters boats on the Bay and has completed the US Sailing Cruising certification. He is particularly interested in introducing his sons to The SFYC Youth Program and looks forward to actively participating. Benoît is proposed by Chris Povio and seconded by Julia Cashin.

Photos by Bill Wallace

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The SFYC welcomes Raymond E. Paul as a Regular member. Ray is a Real Estate Developer and lives in San Francisco. He learned to sail at summer camp at age 9, racing a Blue Jay with his brother. He graduated to a Lightning and then a 505. When he moved to California in 1980, he began crewing on an Olsen 30 as main trimmer/tactician. He then purchased an Express 27 which he campaigned for four years. He and his brother have been involved in many boats including the Swan super yacht Song of the Sea and Adele, a custom 180’ ketch. They currently own and race the Swan 53 Blue. Ray is proposed by S/C Bill Melbostad and Carlos Badell.

The SFYC welcomes Peleg Perelmuter as a Regular member. Peleg is in private practice as an Anesthesiologist. He, his wife Tracy and their three year old daughter recently moved to Belvedere.

Peleg has extensive sailing experience in the Grenadines, the BVI and the Mediterranean. As a member of Club Nautique, he regularly charters sailboats exploring San Francisco Bay. He has completed multiple US Sailing classes at Club Nautique and is pursuing his Coastal Passage Making certification. He is also a kiteboarding enthusiast, regularly competing in Alameda, the Delta and Crissy Field. Peleg plans to visit the Sea of Cortez this year for sailing and kiteboarding. In addition to Club Nautique, Peleg is also a member of the Ballena Bay Yacht Club and the Belvedere Sailing Society. Peleg is proposed by Thomas Cromwell and seconded by Dunbar Hoskins.

The SFYC welcomes Gregory N. Spencer as a Regular member. Greg is Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management at Terreno Realty Corporation in San Francisco. He and wife Katya live in Belvedere. Greg was brought up in Tiburon engaging in boating activities. His experience includes extensive sailing on San Francisco Bay, Lake Tahoe and the Mediterranean. Now that he has moved back to Marin County, Greg is looking forward to participating in The SFYC community and further expanding his sailing/yachting expertise. Greg is proposed by Russell D. Keil and seconded by Phillip DeMaria.

j In Memoriam i

Bettye Allen Passed Away June 1, 2016 Associate Member Since 1932 Thomas J. Perkins Passed Away June 7, 2016 Member Since 1974

Youth: (From left) Andrew Fisher, Henri Stephan, Hailey Thompson, Simon Boeger, Photos by Bill Wallace Hoel Menard, Henry Boeger and Eric Maier

Benjamin H. Ballard, Sr. Passed Away June 16, 2016 Member Since 1963

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CLUB EVENTS

Dorade: Lessons Learned in Our First 20,000 Miles SFYC Speakers Series Presented by

Matt Brooks and Pam Rorke Levy

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 In 2010, Bay Area native Matt Brooks and his wife Pam Rorke Levy purchased Dorade – the iconic ocean racer built in 1930 by Olin and Rod Stephens – and embarked on a Pam Rorke Levy and Matt Brooks campaign to restore the narrow wooden yawl to racing form and repeating the ocean races where she was victorious in the 1930s: the TransAtlantic, Fastnet,

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7:00 p.m.

Newport-Bermuda and TransPacific. This past summer the couple completed “Matt’s Crazy Idea” – matching or bettering the boat’s original time in every race and winning the TransPacific Race overall. They share the ups and downs of actively racing an irreplaceable piece of maritime history and their plans for Dorade’s future.

Seating for Speaker Series is on a first-come basis.

Please R.S.V.P. to The SFYC Front Office for dinner reservations 415 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org The event is free for Members and their guests.

Labor Day BBQ Monday September 5, 2016 12:00 Noon – 6:30 p.m.

Adults – $24 H Youth 6-12 years – $12 Children 5 years and under – $5 H Heath Haberlin & Friends on the Deck 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

All prices subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax.

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The Last Dog Days of Summer

Sunday, September 18, 2016 3pm ~ 6pm

à La Carte Burgers, Chicken Burgers & Hot Dogs for the two- legged friends

Members bring your dog to the Club Lawn & Beach for Summer Fun! We will be serving BONES & BURGERS Complimentary Milk Bones for our 4-legged friends

They are everyone’s best friend!!

Please call the Front Office with any questions 415-435-9133 ext 10

Please note Member’s Dogs Only

The San Francisco Yacht Club’s

2016 Friday Night BBQ Served from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM All items include Condiments, Salad Bar, Chips and Salsa

Angus Burger.............................$12.50 All Beef Hot Dog ......................$10.50 Grilled Breast of Chicken on a Bun....................................$12.50 Vegetarian Burger ......................$12.50 Cup of Chili ................................$7.00 All prices include Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax

CLUB EVENTS The tans may fade but the “MEMORIES” will last forever.

Book your “forever memory” today at The San Francisco Yacht Club.

Contact Barbara 415 789 5821 or catering@sfyc.org

SFYC Speakers Series Convergence: A Voyage Through French Polynesia

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 • 7:00 p.m.

Presented by Sally-Christine Rodgers

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elive the amazing sailing odyssey of blue-water sailor/author SallyChristine Rodgers’ 3,000 nautical mile, 15-day journey on a new, untested boat with an experimental rig, with four-yearold twins and a nine-year-old aboard.

The 65-foot cat-ketch, with wishbone rigs on unstayed carbon fiber masts, is capable of unnerving speeds of 12 to 22 knots.

This beautifully photographed and often poetic travel adventure brings to life the peoples and landscapes of the South Seas while highlighting the humor and challenges of family cruising.

Sally-Christine Rodgers

Seating for Speaker Series is on a first-come basis.

Please R.S.V.P. to The SFYC Front Office for dinner reservations 415 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org The event is free for Members and their guests.

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BURGEES AWEIGH !

Bulletin@sfyc.org

Let The Bulletin Team know where you and your burgee have been at Bulletin@sfyc.org.

Happy Travels!

BHUTAN Elizabeth Brehany and Bill Stucky at the Tiger’s Nest

NORWAY Bob and Torill McDermott raced on the beautiful 8mR class yacht Njord, built in 1918 by Anker & Jensen, in the Hurum Trebåt Festival, a three day classic wooden boat regatta held annually on the Oslo fjord at Sætre, Norway

ITALY Don and Joan Bekins on Isola di Capri, after an archeological study tour of CUBA Susan and Bob Pompei, Herculaneum, Paestum and Ischia Bernheim with BB BernheimStraub at the Hemingway Yacht Club. They took their boat from Florida for 2 weeks

IDAHO Members Dale and Linda Closner with Carol and Andy Anderson celebrating ITALY Pre-wedding celebration on the Amalfi Linda's birthday and Spring golf in Sun Valley Coast. (L-R) Paul and Tracey Cunningham, Diana Jason, Paul Mourani, Michelle Farabaugh, Ross Tibbits, Alex Rothenberg, Michelle Mourani, Ashley Perrin and Merf Owen

CROATIA Sami, Sydney and Bob Schonefeld off the island of Hvar

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CALIFORNIA Ryan Willson’s home on Serene Lake decorated for the July 4th weekend

BELIZE Marissa Miller at the top of Ca'ana, the “Sky Palace,” at Caracol - an ancient Maya archaeological site in the Cayo District (inset) at Shark-Ray Alley, the largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere

FRANCE Sue Milliron and Tom Nord onboard Sea Dream I, Antibes

August 2016 Sunday

Monday

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Club Closed

Wednesday 2

Thursday 3

Team/Match Racing

Club Closed

Friday 4

Women’s Sailing

Saturday

CYC Friday 5 Night Races Friday Night BBQ 7-9 p.m.

YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM: SESSION 4

7 Youth BAYS Summer Series #4

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10 Team/Match Racing

Women’s Sailing

CYC Friday 12 Night Races Friday Night BBQ Sunset Cruise Out

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Family Day in the Cove

Youth BAYS Summer Series #4 13 Summer Keel Regatta

MELGES 24 PCCs/J/70 SUMMER KEEL REGATTTA

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24 Team/Match Racing

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Speaker Series: 17 Matt Rrooks & Pam Rorke Levy: Dorade: Lesons Learned…

Team/Match Racing

25 Women’s Sailing

19 CYC Friday Night Races Friday Night BBQ

20 SFYC 1st Annual White Party

CYC Friday 26 Night Races Ends

27 Cortnthian Cup: SFYC vs. Annapolis @ SFYC

Friday Night BBQ

Wosser Cup: Club Series

MARIN YACHT CLUB CRUISE OUT

28 Cortnthian Cup: SFYC vs. Annapolis @ SFYC

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Team/Match Racing

MYC CRUISE OUT

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2016 INTERNATIONAL ONE-DESIGN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP CMMD CRUISE OUT

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2016 ONE-DESIGN COMMODORE’S CRUISE OUT – PACIFIC NORTHWEST

18 Dog Days of Summer: 3-6 p.m.

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CMMD CRUISE OUT

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Speaker Series: 21 Sally-Christine Rodgers: Convergence: A Voyage Through French Polynesia 28

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29 Auxiliary Fundraiser, Fashion Show, Luncheon & Raffle

Tinsley Five Star Cruise Out

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WED. - FRI. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • Bar Menu: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. • Dinner: 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Friday until 10 p.m.)

SAT. - SUN. Breakfast/Lunch: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • Bar Menu: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. • Dinner: 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. www.sfyc.org

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SFYC 1st Annual White Party

Saturday, August 20, 2016 6 p.m.

Do not miss the most exclusive party of the year!

Put on your favorite ‘white’ attire and get ready to dance the evening away with Motown wonder “Top Shelf” Enjoy Dancing on the deck and Dining on the lawn where our culinary team, Chef Reny and crew will be preparing an outstanding buffet.

Come on time to enjoy a signature cocktail in the ‘white lounge’ Space is limited!

Do not wait to sign up!

R.S.V.P. Front Office 415 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org