The San Francisco Yacht Club
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Officers & Directors
Directors: Laurence Bekins, Michael Brilliant, Tina Lundh, Jr. S/C William Melbostad, Stuart Reilly, Paul Rosenlund Auxiliary Officers & Directors Co-Presidents P/P Helen Reilly & P/P Marily Rimmer Vice President Julie Zanze Treasurer Jolynn Hardiman Secretary Emily Heller Directors: Carol Anderson, Paige Brooks, Stephanie Stroub, Eugenia Jesberg Connie Lewis, Kim Lynch Annie Mendenhall, P/P Elizabeth Merrill Honorary Bryan Moore General Manager Steve DePetro THE BULLETIN Editor/Calendar Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer Race Editors Forrest Gay & Lisa Turner Production Vince Mattera Contributors David Cobb, Forrest Gay, V/C Ed Lynch, Jib Martens, Steve & Ginger Mason, Commodore Suzie Moore, Justine O’Connor, and Bill Wallace Photographers Jackson Benvenenutti, Rich Bergsund, Mary Cefali, David Cobb, Roxanne Fairbairn, Michelle Farabaugh, Shar Foox, Forrest Gay, Barbara Loy, Steve & Ginger Mason, Justine O’Connor, Gig Owen, SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FRANCE Barbara Raeuber, Helen Reilly, Lisa Turner, Bill and Wallace, DuaneBrewster Yoslov, Alison Russell George 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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DEPARTMENTS Commodore
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Auxiliary
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Harbor
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Race News
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Cruise News
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Youth Sailing
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FEATURES Crossing Wakes
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Commodore’s Cruise 2016
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Burgees Aweigh!
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New Members
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Eight Bells
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Lauren Cefali, former SFYC youth sailor, graduated from the US Coast Guard Academy in May. Lauren was one of the top Opti and Laser sailors in Northern California racing under The SFYC burgee.
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SOCIAL Event Photos
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Calendar
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Enjoy THE BULLETIN Online www.SFYC.org
photo by Mary Cefali
Commodore Suzie Moore Vice Commodore Edward Lynch Rear Commodore Jerry Eaton Secretary Daniel Buckstaff Treasurer Donald Jesberg Port Captain Charles Wideman
The San Francisco Yacht Club
Midnight Moonlight Maritime Marathon 1st place: Can O’Whoopass, 2nd place: Leda 3rd place: Shenanigans. PRO Anne Scully
The Fred and Ginger of yacht racing, Torill Helland and Bob McDermott.
On The Cover: Summer Youth Sailing photos by Forrest Gay
photo by Lisa Turner
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photo by Roxanne Fairbairn
T h e Bulletin
Magazine of The San Francisco Yacht Club
FROM THE COMMODORE commodore@sfyc.org
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ummer is in full swing with so many activities at The SFYC from racing, cruising, paddleboarding and simply enjoying the beautiful weather on the deck.
Youth Sailing Programs Most everyone knows that our Youth Sailing Program is considered one of the best in the country. The cover photo clearly reflects just how big the programming is with young sailors on a wide range of boats including Optis, FJs and J24s. The inset includes most everyone in the third of five sessions with a total of 280 registered to participate in 2015. Justine O’Connor – you are doing a great job! I have often said that if you are having fun, you must be winning. Many of our youth are doing just that. Congratulations to each and every one of you in regattas near and far! Something for Everyone Spend a few minutes observing the lively group of youth having great fun and you may find yourself wishing you could turn back the clock… Fortunately, there is no need to do that! Match and Team Racing on Wednesday nights and Ladies Sailing on Thursday nights on the J22s, the Championship Series, hosted regattas and cruises are fun for members, family and friends of all ages. Everything Entertaining I hope you will join us for events planned by the Entertainment Committee. The competition is building for the August 1 Chili Challenge. On September 12, dust your boots off and join us for the Country Western Night. Planning has also begun for a spectacular Commodores Ball. Please note: Reservations for this gala event may be made beginning September 2. If you wish to reserve a table, you will need to provide the names of the guests sitting with you. The names of guests are also required for reservations for smaller parties. These reservations will be honored in the order received. Work in Progress There are many projects in stages of completion. In the bar area, a new window was installed and the clearstory is being updated to recognize fellow members of the International Council of Yacht Clubs. Roly Rosic and his team have installed a safety railing along the edge of the dry storage deck in the Youth Sailing area. His team is also making great progress on the dry storage deck. This deck is more structurally sound, allows for less rolling resistance when moving boats and looks great. With regard to the proposed Regatta Center, the Facilities Planning Committee is working closely with our architects on our submission to the City of Belvedere. Yacht Clubs Who Care On April 23, 2015, The SFYC was acknowledged as a founding member of the Coast Guard Foundation’s Yacht Clubs Who Care (YCWC) supporting Coast Guard personnel and their families. Additional information on activities they are offering to members of YCWC will be published in the Bow Wave. Carry on,
Suzie Moore, Commodore
Go to www.sfyc.org for the latest Club News & Events
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AUXILIARY
Helen Reilly, Co-president / hellyreilly@comcast.net Marily Rimmer, Co-president / marily.rimmer@gmail.com
Ahhhh, Summertime!
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is always a special event so don't be disappointed, please gather your friends and make your reservations today. We will also be drawing the winning tickets for our 3 Grand Prizes...BESV Pedal Assist electric bike, "Diamonds by the Yard" necklace and a shopping spree at Helen Lyall's Boutique in Napa. Watch for us selling tickets around The Club or contact the Front Office for a chance to win these special prizes. Please see the Bow Wave for more information on the Dreamboat Series on October 7 and 14 as well as our Halloween event to be held on Saturday, October 24, every kids favorite, young or old! Hope you are all enjoying the summer wherever your travels might take you! SFYC Auxiliary Co-Presidents, 2015
Thursday night sailing the J-22's
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photo by Rich Bergsund
he SFYC Auxiliary has been very busy this summer. In June, we kicked off The Auxiliary Cup with a Welcome Party where we unveiled the new Auxiliary Cup Perpetual Trophy. The event was well attended. We are looking for all SFYC women skippers and crew, so if you are interested in participating in the Auxiliary Cup on October 25, please contact Paige Brooks or Alice Shinn and get come get your feet wet! In addition, many women are taking advantage of getting out on the water on the J-22's on Thursday evenings. No experience is necessary, only a desire to learn new skills and make new friends! This unique opportunity, and the Friday Night Beer Can Races, are great ways to hone your skills and practice for The Auxiliary Cup...whose interested? In addition to all the preparation for The Auxiliary Cup, we are putting the final touches on our upcoming Fall events. The Annual Auxiliary Fundraiser on Thursday, September, 24 with a fabulous group of vendors, luncheon and Runway Fashion Show featuring our own beautiful SFYC models is always a sell out. This
The Auxiliary Cup Unveiled! he Auxiliary Cup Organizing Committee, reveals the new perpetual trophy for The Auxiliary Cup Regatta, to be sailed on Sunday, October 25th, 2015. The Regatta is open to all women members (Auxiliary and Regular) of The San Francisco Yacht Club. If you missed the recent opening Welcome Party and would like to participate, email Organizing Committee Chair, Ann Welch, at welchdesign@comcast.net.
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Co Auxiliary Presidents Helen Reilly and Marily Rimmer with Auxiliary Board member Connie Lewis
photo by Barbara Loy
Organizing Committee members: P/P Marily Rimmer, Co-President 2015 Auxiliary; Angie Lackey Olson, Regatta Development Chair; Commodore Suzie Moore; P/P Ann Welch, Organizing Committee Chair and co-founder of the Cup; P/P Elizabeth Merrill, Auxiliary Director and co-founder of the Cup; Alice Shinn; P/P Carol Jesmore; Paige Brooks, Auxiliary Director; P/P Helen Reilly, Co-President 2015 Auxiliary. Also serving: Nancy DeMauro, Race Council Chair.
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CROSSING WAKES
Steve and Ginger Mason steve@seajay.org
Cruising is Not Just a Boating Experience e (Steve & Ginger Mason) are on Sea Jay for another summer of cruising in the Pacific Northwest. Often it takes just being present to see the drama of nature around us. This was the case in Captain Cove, our last stop prior to going into Prince Rupert. It was late evening but still quite light with the dark of night about 11 p.m. here this time of year. There were all kinds of bird noises and crows were chasing an eagle. The eagle was not paying any attention but was focused on a seagull. The gull had been chasing the eagle but the chase turned as the gull was momentarily but insecurely captured in the eagle's talons and then dropped to the water.
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Gull momentarily but insecurely captured in the eagle's talons
eagle's mate soon approached and their dependent juvenile was close by to share in the catch. Both of us began to breathe again realizing how tense we had become during the hunt. The quiet life in the cove returned to normal. (PS. The next evening we observed an eagle being chased by a squeaking gull. They don't learn.)
“The gull had been Gull dropped to the water
Injured gull attempted to fly off but quickly returned to the water
With gull in its talons, the eagle used its wings to swim to shore
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chasing the eagle but the chase turned…” Now the eagle wanted its prey back. As the eagle dove the injured gull attempted to fly off but quickly returned to the water out of reach of the talons. With each pass, the number of crows chasing increased until more than a dozen squeaked in pursuit. The eagle rested momentarily then began to stalk its prey again. The crows were replaced by gulls who objected to the attack. The show lasted a good 15 minutes but didn't end when the eagle latched onto the gull. The eagle didn't fly off, it was in the water with the gull, now surely dead and securely grasped by its strong talons…but now what? We had heard eagles could swim but had never observed such behavior. They do. The wings were used in a great breast stroke that quickly got the bird to shore where it began devouring its catch under the watchful eye of the lesser birds. The
We arrived in Prince Rupert on June 2, probably our sixth time in town. Often when you've visited a town several times you think you know the place but more than likely some feature has been overlooked. What a pleasant surprise when that gem is discovered. Next to the Hecket Strait Employment Development office, we spied an uninviting tunnel with graffiti lined walls. But once through, another world was revealed, a sunken garden. The colors and fragrances were a gift to the senses and the peace and quiet of the place made it a unique find. This jewel is lovingly manicured by volunteers. My pictures can not do it justice but at least they are a representation where unfortunately the enchanting smells can not be bottled.
HARBOR
David Cobb, Harbor Committee Chair david@cobbwines.com
Deck Rebuilding Progress Report ork on the resurfacing of the dry storage deck is moving along very nicely. About half of the surface planking and supporting joists below have been installed. The work is ahead of schedule and on budget according to Chris Lacy, who is overseeing the project on behalf of the Harbor Committee, and Kevin Tentis. A new safety railing now guards the edge of the deck along the Youth Sailing area that was exposed after removal of the old grey dock-boxes. Several electrical posts and dock fixtures have been relocated, with several more to come. Other necessary modifications and repairs not readily visible are being made where required as the resurfacing work moves down the dock. Owing to the need to work only at very low "minus" tides, placement of new vertical strengthening posts along the sheet pile wall below the deck's surface will not be completed until next winter and spring. But for now, our goal is to complete all resurfacing work before the Leukemia Cup activities this fall.
New deck surface in place at the Youth Sailing end of the dry storage deck.
Vice Commodore Ed Lynch vicecommodore@sfyc.org
The 2016 Commodore’s Cruise In the Pacific Northwest September 10 – 18, 2016
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RACE NEWS
Forrest Gay, Director of Sailing race@sfyc.org
SFYC Regatta Partner Appreciation he San Francisco Yacht Club is fortunate to have many quality corporate partners supporting our SFYC sailing regattas this year! The significant contributions from Martin Ray Winery, Dry Creek Vineyard, TrumerPils, Lagunitas Brewery and Whole Foods Market have created a more enjoyable experience for our racing competitors, member spectators and guests. These outstanding sponsors have enabled The Club to raise the bar on the important social aspects of our regattas, making these events even more exciting! Most importantly, our association with these elite brands reinforces the belief from the international sailing community that The San Francisco Yacht Club is one of the premiere regatta hosts in the world. This relationship is also the community connection between SFYC, its members and these exceptional companies. As we plan for the proposed Regatta Center, this is an appropriate time to reflect back upon the rich history of yacht racing at SFYC over the past 146 years. Just as we are making important capital improvements on our club property to ensure that our great yacht racing tradition will continue well into the future, it is just as important to take steps to ensure that the social events tied to our regattas are maintained at a world-class level. Every SFYC member can make a valuable contribution to this effort by simply supporting our corporate partner brands. We all purchase wine, beer and groceries. Your loyalty to these brands – both at the club and around town – will go a long way toward building strong partnerships that will provide tremendous benefits both now and for future generations of members.
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Race Committee Report he San Francisco Yacht Club Race Committee has been busy for the first half of the year organizing and running 19 regattas through July. The regattas have ranged from one-day Club Series events to large multi-fleet regattas with two race courses, along with numerous youth regattas. The largest regatta thus far was the Elite Keel in mid-May, which drew 68 boats in nine fleets. Running all of these events requires an army of volunteer race committee. While Lisa Turner and Forrest Gay assist in the shoreside logistics of registration and scoring the volunteer race committee on the water ranges from five to 15 people, and so far this year the SFYC Race Committee has used 191 individual volunteer days. We look forward to a full calendar as we move into the late summer and fall and certainly need continued regatta support in the form of markboat drivers and crews, Victory drivers and all other race committee personnel that it takes to run the high level of regattas that SFYC has come to be known for. Some of the highlights of the fall schedule are the Summer Keel Regatta in mid August, the Optimist PCCs, and Melges 20 PCCs and World Championship in September. These Melges regattas will be labor intensive so please look into getting involved with the race committee if you can. The Melges 20 World Championship will impact The Club both on the docks and in the parking lot. Boats and teams will begin arriving at SFYC on September 21 and will be here through October 4. The guest and member docks will accommodate the races for this time and the parking lot will have trailers in it. An estimate of 40 or more boats is the current guess, so please plan for a full and crowded parking lot during this period. We look forward to putting on a great world championship for the class on the Berkeley Circle.
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Great San Francisco Schooner Race his year we hosted the eighth Great San Francisco Schooner Race. There were four boats in the Gaff Division and five boats in the Marconi Division including newcomer Mayan with Beau Vrolyk at the helm. As a pursuit start, it was a wild ride as competitors tried to reel each other in. At the end of the day, the perpetual trophy was awarded to Alexis Ford Kernot and the Yankee crew in the Gaff Division and Angie and Alan Olson and the Seaward crew in the Marconi Division.
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Class winners in the Great SF Schooner Race Alan Olson and Alexis Ford Kernot.
2015 REGATTA SCHEDULE August Multihull Regatta BAYS #4 Youth Regatta Small Keelboat Series #3 Summer Keel Regatta Corinthian Cup @ Annapolis YC
12-13 19-20 28-29 30
September Melges 20 PCCs Opti PCCs Melges 20 Pre-Worlds Melges 20 Worlds
1-3 10-11 18 24 25
October Melges 20 Worlds Fall Classic Leukemia Cup Round the Island Women's Auxiliary Cup
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November Race Recognition Night
NOTE: The SFYC Race Schedule is subject to change. Please refer to upcoming Bulletins, Bow Waves, Club bulletin boards, Official Race Board, The website (www.sfyc.org) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/SFYCRacing) for the latest schedule.
S/C Bill Melbostad with mom Gloria aboard Martha during the Great San Francisco Schooner Race
photo by Will Campbell
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Correction The June Bulletin left out S/C Jim Robinson from the Staff Commodore's Cup competitors list. Jim's Belafonte finished 3rd in the Non-Spinnaker Division.
2015 SFYC Club Championship Series ❖ August 29
Wosser Cup ❖
King George V Trophy
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RACE NEWS
Independence Cup: As Close as it Can Get he two-race regatta on the 4th of July produced some of the closest results possible this year. The top two boats were tied on points in both fleets. In the Spinnaker Division it was Tim Russell’s Pain Killer and S/C Bill Melbostad’s JR both with 3 points. Pain Killer won the tiebreaker by winning the second race over JR by just 3 seconds, even after Melbostad had brilliantly port tacked the fleet. In the Non-Spinnaker Division things were shaken up a bit by Steve Stroub’s Tiburon moving into that division and tying Glenn Isaacson’s Q overall with 4 points. Again, it was down to the tiebreaker, this time with Tiburon getting the overall win by beating Q by just 20 seconds in the second race to tie them on points.
Congratulations! Skip McCormack
photo by Roxanne Fairbairn
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Leda and Trex rounding the leeward mark
photo by Roxanne Fairbairn
Freedom approaching the starting line
Lending Club 2 crew member 2015 Transpac
Pain Killer wins the two-race regatta in the Spinnaker Division
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photo by Lisa Turner
They set the record to Hawaii beating the previous record by 25 hours!
CRUISE NEWS
Jib Martens, Cruise Committee Chair
photo by Barbara Raeuber
jibmartens@comcast.net
San Francisco Giants game gathering at South Beach Yacht Club
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August 15 - Family Day in Belvedere Cove: The SFYC fleet will be out in force anchored in Belvedere Cove for the afternoon with lots of fun activities planned for young and old alike. September 19 & 20 - Half Moon Bay: It is time to go outside the Gate when ocean conditions can be calmer and sunnier. We will convoy as a fleet for safety and fun. October 2 – 4 - Tinsley Island Quad Cruise: This cruise is a perennial favorite and needs no introduction. Come up and enjoy the Delta. October 18 - Leukemia Cup: Register to join the Cruising Division to participate in a great event which raises money for a wonderful cause.
August 12 and September 10 – Standup Paddleboarding August 13 & September 11 - Sunset Cruising You don’t even need a paddleboard or a boat. If you need a paddleboard, please contact Marissa Miller at miller_marissa@yahoo.com. If you need a ride on a boat, please contact Jib Martens at jibmartens@comcast.net. We are here to help! Recent cruises: Giants/South Beach: Over 40 people and 13 boats ventured to South Beach Harbor. Dinner at Momo’s was very enjoyable on Friday followed by a great Giants game on Saturday evening. Thanks to Commodore Suzie for the SFYC burgee and everyone for the smiles! Angel Island: We had a great weekend at Angel Island, a destination that is beautiful and so close to home. Several boats cruised over on Friday night
for a peaceful pot luck dinner on the buoys. The main event was the BBQ on Saturday with games, bloody marys and paddleboarding. We also celebrated everyone’s birthday, especially Alex Rothenberg! On Sunday, many gathered for brunch upon returning to The SFYC. July 4th Fireworks: This inaugural cruise gave us an opportunity to watch the fireworks from front row seats (600 feet from the fireworks barge) in Richardson Bay. Twenty five cruisers on four boats rocked gently while sipping drinks and eating great appetizers.
Angel Island SFYC revelers.
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photo by Michelle Farabaugh
e have had great fun together and look forward to seeing more of you out on the water in the months ahead. There is something for everyone. If you don’t have a boat and you are looking for a ride, please contact jibmartens@comcast.net.
YOUTH SAILING
Justine O'Connor, Youth Sailing Director youth@sfyc.org
SFYC Youth Race Team Results
JUNE OPTI TEAM RACE INVITATIONAL @ CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB ( JUNE 6-7) Optimist (4v4, 6 teams) 4th Ben Foox, William Foox, Chloe Holder, Sarah Young. 15 races, 9 wins/6 losses BAYS #2 @ RICHMOND YACHT CLUB ( JUNE 1314) Optimist Green Fleet (7 boats) 3rd Hailey Thompson, 4th Bode Dossey, 5th Michele Biral, 6th Alexander Bowler, 7th Bruce Bowler. Optimist Championship Fleet (24 boats) 1st William Foox, 2nd Chloe Holder, 5th Tibi Quinn, 7th Connor Bennett, 8th JP Murphy, 9th Sarah Young, 10th Benjamin Stevens, 12th Sydney Holder, 13th Spencer Thompson, 14th
Ethan Sargent, 16th Ben Foox, 17th Ted McDonough, 18th Justin Lim, 19th Finn Dossey, 22nd Charlotte Versavel, 23rd Jim Young, 24th Garrett Blosen. C420 (11 boats) 10th Dylan Meade/Bear Lundegaar. Laser Radial (10 boats) 1st Caleb Yoslov, 3rd Leonardo Biral, 4th Gabe Reuter, 5th Nicholas Sessions.
C420 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP @ PENNINSULA YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION ( JUNE 20-21) C420s (15 boats) 1st Will Martens/Ted Bascom, 5th Lucy Wilmot/Jackson Wagner, 14th Jack McGraw/Noble Reynoso, 15th Tommy Young/Carter Nestell. LASER PACIFIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS @ ROYAL VANCOUVER YACHT CLUB, CAN Laser Full (21 boats) 6th Lawson Willard, 9th Cooper Weitz, 19th Parker Klebahn. Laser Radial (34 boats) 2nd Lindsey Baab.
OPTIMIST HARKEN #4/HEAVY WEATHER REGATTA Crowley at the Bemis Qualifier hosted by @ ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB ( JUNE 19-21) PYSF. Optimist Championship Fleet (RWB/53 Boats) 1st William Foox, 6th Sarah Young, 9th Justin Lim, 16th Ben Foox, 17th Chloe Holder, 23rd Garrett Blosen, 24th Benjamin Stevens, 25th Tibi Quinn, 30th Connor Bennett, 34th Sebastian Green, 37th Finn Dossey, 38th JP Murphy, 39th Ted McDonough, 41st Spencer Thompson, 43rd Charlotte Versavel, 44th Luke Froeb, 46th Jim Young, 47th Jason Akram, 48th Ethan Sargent, 53rd Ryan Froeb Optimist Green Fleet (4 boats) 2nd Hailey Thompson, 4th Bode Dossey. USODA NORTH WEST CHAMPIONSHIP @ COLUMBIA GORGE SAILING ASSOCIATION ( JUNE 27-28) Optimist Championship Fleet (36 boats) 4th Nico Martin, 5th Ben Foox, 8th Justin Lim, 10th Chloe Holder, 13th Sarah Young, 14th Garrett Blosen, 15th William Foox, 20th Connor Bennett, 22nd Sebastian Green, 24th Charlotte Versavel, 26th Julian Skerrett, 29th Sydney Holder, 31st Benjamin Stevens, 34th JP Murphy, 35th Jim Young, 36th Anthony Skerrett.
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Skipper Nicolas Marwell and Crew Alyson
photo by Jackson Benvenutti
ROSE CUP @ BALBOA YACHT CLUB ( JUNE 17-20) (Match Race in Gov Cup 21’, 12 teams) 5th Jack Barton, Jackson Ritter, Sammy Shea.
Caleb Yoslov
photo by Duane Yoslov
MAY BAYS #1/AREA G BEMIS/SMYTHE QUALIFIER @ PENINSULA YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION (MAY 16-17) C420 (Bemis Qualifier, 13 boats) 1st Will Martens/ Nobel Reynoso, 2nd Nick Marwell/Alyson Crowley*, 5th Gwyneth Dunlevy/Maddy Kuhn, 12th Dylan Meade/Bear Lundegaard. CFJ (6 boats) 6th Alex Pick/AJ Torres. Laser Radial (Smyth Qualifier, 14 boats) 1st Harry Schmidt*, 4th Caleb Yoslov, 6th Nicholas Sessions, 12th Gabe Reuter Optimist Championship (28 boats) 1st William Foox, 2nd Justin Lim, 4th Sarah Young, 5th Garrett Blosen, 10th Connor Bennett, 11th Benjamin Stevens, 12th Charlotte Versavel, 14th Sebastian Green, 15th Finn Dossey, 16th Chloe Holder, 17th Jason Akram, 18th Sydney Holder, 19th Tibi Quinn, 22nd Jim Young, 24th Luke Froeb, 25th Ethan Sargent, 27th David Spector. Optimist Green Fleet (9 boats) 3rd Alexander Bowler, 5th Michele Biral, 6th Bode Dossey, 7th Bruce Bowler. OPTIMIST HARKEN #3 @ CABRILLO BEACH YACHT CLUB (MAY 23-24) Optimist (24 boats) 2nd Justin Lim, 3rd Ben Foox, 5th William Foox, 13th Garrett Blosen, 16th Connor Bennett, 23rd Charlotte Versavel, 26th Finn Dossey, 28th Benjamin Stevens, 31st Ethan Sargent. AREA G SEARS SEMIFINALS @ RICHMOND YACHT CLUB (MAY 30-31) J22s (3 boats) 1st Sammy Shea, Nolan Van Dine, Noble Reynoso, Chloe Bohannon*
Anthony Skerrett competiting in his first Championship Fleet Regatta the USODA Northwest Championships.
photo by Justine O’Connor
photo by Shar Foox
Chloe Holder, William Foox, Benjamin Foox, Sarah Young, and Coach Nico Winograd
photo by Justine O’Connor
photo by Patty Young
SFYC’s William Foox won the 2015 Optimist Heavyweather Regattta hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club is probably known as the toughest regatta of the year on the West Coast. This year did not disappoint and saw 53 sailors from Vancouver to SoCal battling it out on the cityfront in up to 25 knots for three days. SFYC’s William Foox came out on top by three points. 19 SFYC sailors raced in the regatta.
SFYC Opti Race Team meeting with Coaches Nico Winograd and Pilar Hernandez at the USODA Northwest Championships in Columbia Gorge, OR.
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BURGEES AWEIGH !
Let The Bulletin Team know where you and your burgee have been at Bulletin@sfyc.org. Happy Travels!
Bulletin@sfyc.org
SUN VALLEY Dale Closner, John and Dawn Owen and Carol and Andy Anderson playing golf
NAPA The cruise out group
ST. PETERSBURG Gig and Mel Owen aboard the Silver Cloud heading to St. Petersburg from London Tower Bridge
ASWAN, EGYPT Kim and Judie Bishop with the captain on Lake Nasser HONFLEUR, FRANCE Shirley Silvestri with Julie Croker
ENGLAND Three SFYC members of the Perrin family (Daniel, Ashley and Bill) on Santana the Capo 30 at the start of the Round The Island Race (the Isle of Wight) the largest yacht race in the world with over 1500 entries. Santana was 55th overall.
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CHINA Blair LaCorte wears his SFYC jacket while touring the Great Wall
EGYPT Froeb family canyoneering Egypt 2 slot canyon down Hole-inthe-Rock Road.
TURKEY Wally and Janet Graham aboard Turkish gullet
MONTANA Peter and Carole Engler at Flathead Lake
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Bill Wallace, Membership Committee flcloud@comcast.net
The SFYC welcomes Sameer Gandhi as a Regular member. He is a partner in Accel Partners, a Venture Capital firm located in Palo Alto. Sameer and his wife Monica live in San Francisco with their three children, Kavi, 10, Kyan, 8, and Kaden, 5. Sameer is enthusiastic about many endeavors, including powerboats, auto racing (Ferrari Challenge, F3), tennis, camping and skiing – and a growing interest in sailing. All of the children have a keen interest in sailing and The SFYC Youth program. Kavi has already shown success for several years at the St. Francis Yacht Club. The entire family enjoys time on the Bay aboard their 35’ SeaRay, berthed in San Francisco, and will soon take delivery on a new boat. Sameer was proposed by Greg Rossmann and seconded by David James. The SFYC welcomes Diana Jason as a Corinthian member. Diana is Managing Director, Corporate Communications at Charles Schwab in San Francisco. She lives in Larkspur. Diana started sailing in 1981 on a Cal-20 in Annapolis, MD. She cruised on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay aboard Flying Scots, and later Hunters and Catalinas. Shortly after moving to the Bay Area, she joined the Corinthian Women’s Sailing Program and began racing on a Santana 22. She met, and became a regular crew member, for Angie Lackey Olson racing aboard the Peterson 33 Bacarat and Islander 36 Tomcat. They won the Islander 36 Nationals in 2005. She has raced regularly with Angie on a variety of boats. Diana is active in promoting youth sailing and environmental stewardship of the Bay through the Call of the Sea and the Educational Tall Ship Sailing Program. Diana has joined the Bulletin Committee and is eager to get involved. Diana was proposed by Angie Lackey Olson and seconded by Michelle Farabaugh. The SFYC welcomes Kevin Kneafsey as a Regular Member. Kevin is owner/president of San Francisco-based Green Streets Cleaners. He and his wife Ashley Mevi live in Mill Valley with their son Luke, 4. Kevin grew up in Southern California as an avid boater, mostly Hobie Cats and Boston Whalers. He would sail, fish, water ski and generally be on the water every weekend, including trips to Ventura and the Channel Islands. He moved to the East Coast and pickup up windsurfing, as well as more sailing, power boats and SCUBA diving. Moving to the Bay Area, he regularly crews aboard Roustabout. Kevin was proposed by Paul Fox and seconded by Matthew Cromar. The SFYC welcomes Stephanie Plexico as a Regular member. Stephanie and her husband Jon live in Tiburon and have two children, Livvy, 7, and Ashby, 6. Stephanie has been sailing for over 20 years. Since moving to the Bay Area in 1997, she has crewed extensively with friends. She and her family spend summers on Cape Cod on their centerconsole SeaCraft. She is a member of the Stage Harbor Yacht Club in Chatham, Massachusetts, where she participates in the ladies sailing group. Her children love the water and are looking forward to joining The SFYC Youth Sailing Program. Stephanie was proposed by Greg Harris and seconded by Mark Leary.
The SFYC welcomes 16 new Youth Members. From left to right: Benjamin Stevens, Garrett Blosen, Ben Foox, Ian Thomas, Julian Skerrett, Will Dana III, Finn Dossey, Marie Bergsund, Ciara Hall, Chloe Belgum, Francesca Penati,, Ethan Sarget (front), Chris Bunney (back), Kamila Harting, Charlie Kingman, Parker Kulavic
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EVENT PHOTOS
photos by Barbara Loy
MEMORIAL DAY
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CELEBRATION
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The San Francisco Yacht Club’s
Labor Day BBQ
Pasta Night Sunday, August 23, 2015
Monday September 7, 2015
Enjoy fresh pasta dishes cooked to order in the Member’s Dining Room
12:00 Noon – 7:00 p.m.
BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA BAR INCLUDES CHOICES OF: Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Scallops and Calamari Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Olives, Broccoli, Sundried Tomatoes, Winter Squash and Seasonal Vegetables
Adults – $23 H Youth 6-12 years – $11.50 Children 5 years and under – Free H Steel Drum Trio on the Deck 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
YOUR CHOICE OF PENNE PASTA OR FETTUCCINI WITH Alfredo Sauce, Pesto Sauce or Marinara Sauce Delicious Garlic Bread and Full Salad Bar with Chef Reny’s famous Assorted Salads ALL YOU CAN EAT: Adults – $24 • Youth 6-12 years – $12 Children 5 years and under $5
All prices subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax.
For reservations, contact the Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org All prices subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax
The San Francisco Yacht Club’s
All items include Condiments, Salad Bar, Chips and Salsa
Friday Night BBQ
Angus Burger ..............................12.00
Served from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
All Beef Hot Dog........................10.00 Grilled Breast of Chicken on a Bun .....................................12.00
All prices include Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax
Cup of Chili..................................6.50
j In Memoriam i James Durham Passed Away May 11, 2015 Member Since 1998
Karl Limbach Passed Away May 21, 2015 Member Since 1985
Frank Tomsick Passed Away April 2015 Member Since 1974
Margot Roberts Passed Away June 28, 2015 spouse of Member Since 2010
Ralph Buchan Passed Away June 2, 2015 Member Since 1982
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Saddle Up!
Suzie says...
September 12th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a Wild Time at The SFYC Country Western Night
$25 Per Person
All prices subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax
Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing Boot, Scoot and Boogie to the sounds of LOCKED and LOADED
For reservations, contact the Front Office 435-9133 ext. 10, office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org Attire: Cowboy Chic, Adults Only
SFYC SPEAKERS SERIEs Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 • 6:30 p.m.
Robert Heller
An American Immigrant’s Journey from the Ruins of Wartime Germany to the Federal Reserve Board
A
true American odyssey, Robert Heller chronicles his journey from the caves and cellars of warravaged Germany to the United States and his rise to Governor of the Federal Reserve Board and the President and CEO of VISA U.S.A.
He takes us behind the scenes at the Federal Reserve Board, where he served alongside with Paul Volcker and Alan Greenspan, revealing what went on behind closed doors in the formulation of U.S. monetary policy and during the banking crisis of the 1980s. He also chronicles his return to the private sector, detailing the confused scenes as the credit card giant VISA is torn between chaos and order during his challenging service at the helm of the organization.
Please R.S.V.P. to The SFYC Front Office 415 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org These events are free for Members and their guests.
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August 2015 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday Chili Challenge
1
Multihull Regatta 2 Multihull Regatta
3
Club Closed
Club Closed
4 Match & Team Racing Practice 6 p.m.
5
6 Women’s Sailing 6 p.m.
Prime Rib Dinner
7 Friday Night Races Friday Night BBQ 7 – 9 p.m.
YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM: SESSION 5
9 Youth Bays Summer Series #4
10
Club Closed
16 Summer Keel Invitational
Pasta Night
17
Club Closed
23
Corinthian Cup: 30 SFYC v Annapolis @ Annapolis
Club Closed
11 Match & Team 12 Racing Practice 6 p.m. Club Closed Prime Rib Dinner Special 18 Match & Team 19 Racing Practice 6 p.m. Club Closed Prime Rib Dinner Special
24 31
Club Closed
25 Match & Team 26 Racing Practice 6 p.m. Prime Rib Dinner Special
Club Closed
14 CYC Women’s 13 Friday Night Races Sailing 6 p.m. Friday Night BBQ Standup 7 – 9 p.m. Paddleboarding Sunset Cruise 6 p.m. 20 Women’s Sailing 6 p.m. 27 Women’s Sailing 6 p.m.
21 CYC Fri Night Races Friday Night BBQ 7 – 9 p.m.
Small Keel Boat Series #3
8
Youth Bays Summer Series #4 15 Kids & Family Day in the Cove Summer Keel Invitational 22
CYC 28 Corinthian Cup: 29 Fri Night Races End SFYC v Annapolis @ Annapolis Friday Night BBQ Wosser Cup: 7 – 9 p.m. Last Club Series
September 2015 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday Club Closed
Wednesday
Thursday
1 Match & Team Racing Practice 6 p.m.
2
7 Labor Day BBQ Noon-7 p.m.
13
14
Club Closed
20 Youth Opti PCCS
Club Closed
9
Prime Rib Dinner Special 15 Speaker Series 16 Robert Heller Club Closed “The Unlikely Governor” Prime Rib Dinner
21
Club Closed
8 Match & Team Racing Practice Ends 6 p.m.
22
Club Closed
23 Prime Rib Dinner Special
Saturday
3 Women’s Sailing 6 p.m.
Prime Rib Dinner Special 6
Friday 4 Friday Night BBQ 7 – 9 p.m.
Women’s 10 Sailing Ends 6 p.m. Standup Paddleboarding 6 p.m. 17
5
12
11 Country Western Night
Sunset Cruise 18
19 Youth Opti PCCS
CRUISE OUT TO HALF MOON BAY
Auxiliary Fundraiser Luncheon Runway 2015
24
25
26
CRUISE OUT
28
27
Club Closed
Club Closed
Melges 20 Pre-Worlds
Melges 20 Pre-Worlds
29 Prime Rib Dinner 30 Special Melges 20 Worlds
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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