The San Francisco Yacht Club
March 2014
November 2009
THE
BULLETIN
The Bulletin
Magazine of The San Francisco Yacht Club MARCH 2014 Volume 20 • Issue 2 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
AUXILIARY OFFICERS & DIRECTORS President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Directors:
Marily Rimmer P/P Elizabeth Merrill Jolynn Hardiman Tinsley Hutson-Wiley Carol Anderson Cynthia Bernheim Stephanie Cannell Emily Heller Eugenia Jesberg Connie Lewis Robin Reynolds Julie Zanze P/P Melissa Tulp - Ex-Officio Frances Melbostad - Honorary
General Manager
Steve DePetro
THE BULLETIN Editor Ads/Calendar Editor Race Editor Production Manager Bulletin Committee
Manon Baze Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer Leslie Richter Vince Mattera Joan Linn Bekins P/P Mimi Cornelius P/P Joan Harter Bob McDermott P/P Sally Secor P/P Jane Watts
Contributors Alison Elliott, Michelle Farabaugh, Charles Froeb, Forrest Gay, Lisa Klairmont, Harold Kleiderman, Carl Lewis, Bob McLaughlin, Bill Melbostad, Marily Rimmer, Jim Robinson, Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer, Bill Wallace.
Columns 3
Commodore
14
Auxiliary
Departments 6-9
Race News
9
Juniors
10
Harbor
Features 4
Burgees Aweigh!
5
Members’ Meeting
11
Golf
12
Scholarship Fund
13
New Members
13
Eight Bells
15
Crab Feast #1
16
Cruising News
photo by Leslie Richter
William W. Melbostad Susan E. Moore Edward E. Lynch Angela D. Lackey Olson Michael S. Brilliant Charles R. Wideman Laurence R. Bekins Daniel C. Buckstaff Jerry Eaton Jr. S/C Thomas C. Lacey Tina C. Lundh Paul S. Rosenlund
Staff Commodores’ Cup
November 2009
photo by Natalie Watson
Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Secretary Treasurer Port Captain Directors:
The San Francisco Yacht Club
Social Events 18-19 On the Horizon/Ads 20
Calendar
Chef Reny at Crab Feast #1
Photographers Michelle Farabaugh, Barbara Loy, Leslie Richter, Jeffrey Stein, Natalie Watson.
THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB
Cover: Commodore Melbostad in his Etchells Jr. 2 • MARCH 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org
photo by Barbara Loy
photo by Leslie Richter
98 Beach Road • P.O. Box 379 Belvedere, CA 94920-0379 (415) 435-9133 • FAX (415) 435-8547 www.sfyc.org
Belvedere Cove
From the Commodore Bill Melbostad, Commodore / commodore@sfyc.org
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he Winter Games pass, spring approaches and The SFYC welcomes in the 2014 sailing season. The one-design classes, the Friday Night racers, and the Club Series competitors are getting tuned and psyched up for the competitive season ahead.
FRIENDLY RIVALRY After a successful 2013 San Francisco Cup, led by Junior Staff Commodore Tad Lacey and “Team Perkins” (Chris, Phil and Jon). The SFYC defends the coveted trophy on March 29 and 30. To foster camaraderie and good will with our sister-club across the bay, and to make the event more inclusive The SFYC Board is inviting members from both clubs to attend the regatta dinner in The SFYC main dining room. Come cheer on our sailing team on and off the water! At the time of this writing we are working with the StFYC to expand the event to include individual Youth, Women’s and Flag Officer flights. The racing will take place on the Olympic Circle. Stay tuned for details regarding the racing format and spectator boats. I am grateful that once more Scooter Simmons will be lendinging us his well-tuned J105, Blackhawk, to The Club for the event. ELECTRONIC BULLETIN Starting in March, you willl be able to access The SFYC Bulletin on your phone, tablet, or computer. The Bulletin will be emailed to you in a PDF format in addition to being mailed the hardcopy. It will continue to be available via the website. This is a three month trial period, as we look towards greener methods of distribution. If all goes well, members will then be given the opportunity to opt out of the printed version.
YOUNG and OLD For the third straight year, S/C Kyle Elliott and the Belvedere Cove Foundation will champion the annual Youth Sailing Benefit, April 8, in The SFYC main dining room. Please join this festive evening and take part in the lively auction that will feature items for everyone’s tastes. This fundraiser fuels the excellence of our Youth Sailing program. The sailing program results include four major US Sailing Championship victories for The SFYC Youth since 2012. The Club greatly appreciates the Belvedere Cove Foundation’s stewardship of this fund raiser. Our third Members’ Meeting is March 4. The Flag Officers and Facilities Planning Committee are excited to report the shift toward a more comprehensive, long-range vision, and on the composition of our current membership, overall recent trends, and demographics. The meeting will give members another opportunity to be involved with the planning process or to bring concerns or ideas to our attention. I’m very grateful to our new Membership Chair and Director, Laurence Bekins, who brings a lifetime of experience at The SFYC. Our Club’s future vitality is directly connected to our members and their circles. SFYC members, please invite qualified friends with keen interest in yachting to come experience the welcoming hospitality The SFYC provides. See you at The Club or on the water. Smooth Sailing,
Commodore Bill Melbostad
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Burgees Aweigh! Let us know where you and your burgee have been. Pack your burgee on your travels and take pictures of it with you and your group. Submit to Bulletin@sfyc.org to be in the next Bulletin. Happy Travels!
SFYC Leukemia Cup Regatta team receiving the "Jobson Cup" trophy at the annual Fantasy Sail weekend in Captiva, Florida. Our team was recognized as the top fundraising yacht club in the country for the seventh year in a row. Thanks to our generous sponsors, fundraisers and donors SFYC raised a grand total of $826,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. S/C Carl Lewis, Pat Guzzardo, Jan Kern, Tony Guzzardo, Ed Browne went to visit Jan Kern in McMinnville, Oregon aboard Air Guzzardo.
Tom and Diane Levison on the Zambezi River in Africa.
Adjusting to a much different life here than in Hanoi, Saigon and the Mekong River are Ken and Carol Jessmore in Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Ashley Perrin at Cape Horn early in January 2014. 4 • MARCH 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org
photo by Jeffrey Stein
The 2014 SFYC Staff Commodores (Front Row L to R) Evan Dailey, Theodore Gazulis, Thomas Lacey, Matthew McGowan, Wendy Miller (Back Row L to R) Ray Lent, James Robinson, Kyle Elliott, Randolph Ferguson, Kenneth Frost Jr., Robert Heller, John Scarborough, Thomas Decker, Raymond Lynch & Carl Lewis. Missing from photo Charles Waters, Donald Harvey, Edward Thomson, Mitchell Wilk, Gary Sheppard, Jack Air, Jerry Leth, John Swain, Kenneth Jesmore, Robert Kahn, Robert Griswold, Scott Noble and William Smith.
Members’ Meeting Tuesday, March 4th 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS ONLY. Hope to see you there!
Please plan to join the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Chairs for our Spring Members’ Meeting. The agenda will include: An update on the Cove House/Club renovation process. A report from the Membership Chairman on the current make-up of our membership and certain trends. A chance for members to provide feedback to the House Committee on the current state of clubhouse operations. As always, these meetings are an excellent chance for members to provide valuable feedback to the Board. The Bar will open after the meeting.
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Race News
race@sfyc.org Michelle Farabaugh / Forrest Gay
SFYC Club Championship Series
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he start of the 2014 SFYC Club Championship Series is upon us. Is your boat in top racing form and your crew secured for the season? Do you have your Staff Commodore secured for the Staff Commodore’s Cup on April 26? We had great participation last year with 35 boats racing over the course of the season. The Club Series regattas are great for experienced racers as well as those who are new to racing. So come out and join us! Hank Easom, Yucca, will be defending the 2013 Spinnaker Division Champion Yucca and Q battled it out in the 2010 Commodore’s Cup. title while Mark and Rich Pearce, Bolero, will be Staff Commodore Cup Regattas on the date it was originally defending the 2013 Non-Spinnaker Division Champion title. scheduled, April 26, the day before Opening Day on the Bay. Rumor has it, Commodore Melbostad has his eye on the We appreciate everyone’s support and dedication to The SFYC Spinnaker Division title – so let’s give them all some serious Club Series. competition! Make sure you register at SFYC.org (sign-in as a member) The Club Series consists of six regattas raced over the and get ready for the kick off of the season on March 15. course of five days from March through August. Rosenblum, the first of the regattas, is scheduled for March 15. We plan to SFYC Club Championship Series Schedule provide a mixture of Bay tours, sausage, and windward-leeward courses and, with the cooperation of the wind gods, we will March 15 Rosenblum Regatta make every effort to get in two races on each of the regatta April 26 Anniversary Cup/Staff Commodore’s Cup days. You can also look forward to our fun prizes for boats that July 4 Independence Cup participate but don't always make it to the podium. Please see July 26 Mitchell Regatta & Ross Regatta sfyc.org for the Notice of Race. August 23 Wosser Cup With so many races at The Club and around the bay, race scheduling is always a challenge. Unfortunately, after the annual regatta scheduling for the bay was completed by YRA and area Have you or a member you know yacht clubs, Vallejo YC petitioned to have the YRA Great competed outside of our Vallejo Race date changed due to dredging. The petition was SFYC regattas? Let us know. granted and the Vallejo Race will now occur on the same day as the Anniversary Cup / Staff Commodore Cup Regattas. We We want to include these happenings know that many of The SFYC skippers and crew participate in in the Bulletin. the Vallejo Race every year. The Race Council conducted a brief survey to understand the level of conflict this would cause and Submit articles and photos to whether there were alternative dates we could use. While there bulletin@sfyc.org was interest in all three of the possible alternative dates, the majority of the racers wanted to keep the Anniversary Cup / 6 • MARCH 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org
Rosenblum Regatta
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photo by Michelle Farabaugh
he Harold Rosenblum Memorial Regatta began in 1978. Dr. Harold Rosenblum owned and successfully raced two boats on the bay, a 38-foot yacht named Buoyant Girl, designed by Myron Spaulding and sailed to defend for SFYC in the 1951 Perpetual Cup. There is a model of the Buoyant Girl in the Commodore’s Room. Harold’s second boat was the 26-foot all-teak Pacific Clipper named Shon Hee built in Hong Kong by Cheoy Lee. In 2012 a trophy was added for the non-spinnaker division.
Come out and Volunteer!
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et involved with The Club by volunteering for Race Committee. Whether you’re an experienced racer or a newbie, a land lover, or someone who loves to run around the bay on an inflatable, we have a role for you! Come learn more about our boats and the roles you can help us with. General Race Management Orientation: Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Cove House. This is a general overview of Race Management activities and is an excellent way to understand what is involved in running a race, ask questions, and meet other volunteers. There are roles available for all skill levels. If you are new to The Club or just new to the race program, come to this meeting and learn how you can get involved.
Rosenblum non-spinnaker and spinnaker class trophies.
Victory Driving & Support Boat Training: Saturday March 8 from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. (Sailing Center). This includes an onthe-land overview of activities and is followed by a comprehensive session on the water. Join us for a full day of fun. Lunch is provided, so please sign-up at race@sfyc.org. PRO Workshop: Tuesday, March 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. in teh Sailing Center. Discuss how we can improve the quality and fun of race management at SFYC. Review best practices and expectations involved in running a race event. All current and prospective PROs are strongly encouraged to attend. Bring your ideas, issues and concerns.
photo by Leslie Richter
Race Committee sign-ups are now online! As part of the new SFYC.org website, you can now sign-up for Race Committee online. Just log in as a member and sign-up to volunteer for a race today.
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2014 San Francisco Cup March 29-30
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he San Francisco Yacht Club will be defending the San Francisco Cup on March 29 and 30, continuing our friendly rivalry with the St. Francis Yacht Club. At the time of printing, we are working with the St.FYC to expand the event to include individual Youth, Women’s, and Flag Officer matches. The Olympic Circle will be the racing venue. Please stay tuned for details regarding the racing format and spectator boats. To further cultivate the corinthian spirit with our fellow club across the bay, and to make the
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event more inclusive, the board is inviting members from both clubs to attend the Saturday regatta dinner in our main dining room. Come cheer on our sailing teams on and off the water! The SFYC is grateful to Scooter Simmons for providing his J105, Blackhawk, to The Club for this event. Interested spectators please contact The SFYC Race Office at (415) 789-5647 or race@sfyc.org. Commodore Bill Melbostad
2014 REGATTA SCHEDULE
1-2 22-23 15 29-30
4-5 12-13 26 27 3 17-18 23 31 7-8 14 21 28 29 4 19 26 2 9-10 16-17 23 6 21 27-28
3-5 11-12 18 8-9
March Appleton High School Regatta Laser Spring Warm-up Rosenblum Regatta San Francisco Cup (SFYC Challenges) April Harken Opti Challenge Resin Regatta Anniversary Cup & Staff Commodores Cup Opening Day on the Bay May Small Keel Boat Series #1 Elite Keel Regatta Spinnaker Cup Start Small Keel Boat Series #2 June June Invitational Hart Nunes Regatta WBRA Small Keel Boat Series #3 PICYA Events July Independence Cup Farallones Race Mitchell & Ross Regattas August Midnight Moonlight Maritime Marathon BAYS #4 Youth Regatta Summer Keelboat/Easom Founders Wosser Cup September Great SF Schooner Race Leukemia Cup Melges 20 Pacific Coast Championship October Melges 20 North American Championship Fall Classic Round the Island Race November Opti Winter Series #1
Club Championship Series Races in Red NOTE: The SFYC Race Schedule is subject to change. Please refer to upcoming Bulletins, Bow Waves, Club bulletin boards, Official Race Board, The Club website (www.sfyc.org) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/SFYCRacing) for the latest schedule.
SFYC YOUTH RACE TEAM RESULTS 420 PERRY #2 @ SAN DIEGO YC (DECEMBER 14-15) (10/12-14) 40 boats 12th Romaine Screve and crew; 16th Lucy Wilmot and Sally Wilmot; 24th Will McMullen and Jackson Ritter ORANGE BOWL @ MIAMI (DECEMBER 27-30) Opti Championship (240 boats) 151st Caleb Yoslov; 180th Chloe Holder; 239th Sydney Holder. C420 (102 boats) 15th Jackson Wagner and Jackson Ritter Laser (20 boats)11th Alex Moody Laser Radial (127 boats) 22nd Lindsey Baab; 37th Will Dana; 88th Francesca Dana; 89th Michael Tan; 124th William Sutton 29er (21 boats) 4th Romain Screve and crew I420 (20 boats) 10th Kristopher Swanson and Alex Ron; 15th Lucy Wilmot and crew PCISA #2 ROSE BOWL @ LONG BEACH (JANUARY 4-5) Gold Fleet (28 teams) 14th Branson 420 PERRY #3 @ LONG BEACH (FEBRUARY 1-2) (31 boats) 4th Romain Screve and crew
Junior Sailing Summer Schedule Session 1: June 9-13 Session 2: June 16-27 Session 3: June 30-July 11 Session 4: July 14-25 Session 5: July 28-Aug 8
Applications are available on the Youth Sailing page of the website.
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Harbor
Charles Froeb, S/C Jim Robinson co-chairs cgfroeb@me.com, james_w_robinson@ml.com
Happenings in the Harbor UP Racks: Just South of the Youth Docks, you will notice that we have installed three new SUP racks with 42 individual lockable slots. This is in response to the strong interest we’ve had from members wishing to store their SUPs at The Club. If you wish to rent an SUP slot ($17.50/ month) at The Club, please contact Kevin Tentis at the Harbormaster’s Office, 435-4202 or harbor@sfyc.org. He will add your name to the SUP waiting list. Speaking of waiting lists, this typically generates the most confusion for members. There is a list for the dry dock which is running approximately 2-5 years and one for the harbor which has come down from 10+ years, and is currently 8-9 years. When you get near the top 25 of the waiting lists, please be ready for an offer. Kevin sends offers by email. You have three choices: 1) accept the offer 2) take a one-time six month deferral (“strike”) if you aren’t ready to put a boat in the harbor or on the dry dock. 3) Ignore his email and take the “strike” or if you already have a “strike,” then your name will be removed from the list and the slip offered to the next member on the waiting list. To make sure you are being accounted for properly, it is your responsibility to make sure your email is listed correctly with The Club as this is the official form of communication. Also, you can see the waiting lists as they are posted on the sfyc.org website or inside The Club near the bulletin board. You should note that if you accept the offer, you have up to six months to buy your boat, organize your partnership, or get your boat act together.
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Dock Boxes: We are currently installing boxes at all the harbor slips (except the 30 slips that cannot accommodate boxes). Unless you are in one of the 30 slips that can’t accommodate a box, you will see a charge of $20 per month for the box starting on your April statement. The box isn’t optional and all installed boxes will be charged at $20/ month. If you already have a box on the hard, you may want to consolidate to the box more conveniently located at your slip and save $15 per month in the process. If you have larger items to store, there are larger boxes on the dry dock available to rent for $35 per month. Please contact Kevin Tentis if you wish to rent a box on the dry dock. Temporary Berths: From time to time, temporary berths in the harbor may come available for rent on a month to month basis. If you want to be on the waiting list for a temporary berth, please email harbor@sfyc.org and Kevin will add your name to the temporary waiting list. It helps him to know the size of your boat as the slips tend to vary in size. The seniority of this list is driven by your rank on the permanent berth waiting list. When a slip is taken back by a permanent berth renter, we go by your rank on the permanent berth renter list.
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Workers: There have been a couple incidents lately of boat workers not following Club rules when on the property working on member boats. The Harbor Committee is now requiring all workers to sign in and out at the Harbormaster’s office when they come onto The SFYC to work on member boats. We have an unusual harbor configuration as it’s one of the only un-secured harbors in the Bay Area. This makes it harder to keep an eye on all the comings and goings of commercial workers. We remind you that members are responsible for the actions of their workers. Please alert your workers, cleaners, riggers, divers, brightworkers, inspectors, etc… to sign in and out. Workers cannot smoke and drink on Club property while working on your boat and should use the restrooms in the Youth Center. We appreciate your compliance in this matter. The Harbor Committee David Cobb, Hank Easom, Charles Froeb (co-chair), Matt Frymier, Christopher Lacey, Ed Lynch, S/C Jim Robinson (co-chair), Steve Stroub
HARBOR TENANTS: WINTER IS HERE!
That means Storms and winds… So remember to check: • • • •
Your lines for chaffing Your shackles for rust and wear Make sure your fenders are tied and placed properly Most of all check your Jib sheets and sails to make sure they are secure. This is the most dangerous oversight your SFYC harbor staff has to deal with in storms. When the Jib sheets get loose, they cause damage to boats, docks and are life threating to staff and members that try to secure them in already dangerous conditions. Kevin Tentis, Facilities/Harbor Master 415 435 4202 (Office) 415 439 3534 (Cell) harbor@sfyc.org
Golf
Bob McLaughlin, Golf Chair bob@tsgsix.com
Attention Golfers!
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he San Francisco Yacht Club will be hosting this year’s Commodores’ Golf Challenge with The St. Francis Yacht Club. The SFYC has won the Trophy each year of the three year competition. Commodore Melbostad desires to field a team of enthusiastic golfers to retain the Trophy in Belvedere. The event will be played at Richmond Country Club on May, 1, 2014. We will be able to have a shotgun start and a reasonable entry fee of $140.00. The course is friendly for all levels of golfers.
The number of players is limited to thirty-two; sixteen from each Club. Therefore we are initially extending invitations to Members and their spouses. A waitlist has been established for Members’ guests. On April 1, 2014, if the sixteen positions are not filled with Members and spouses, guests will be accepted in the order of the date of sign-up. This years’ format will once again be the exciting scramble format employed in past events. Everyone will have a great time! Sign up early! Bob McLaughlin, Chair
The San Francisco Yacht Club vs St. Francis Yacht Club
The Fourth Commodores’ Golf Challenge Thursday, May 1, 2014 Richmond Country Club Lady, Gentleman and Guest Players of all levels are welcome “match and scramble formats” We need to defend the trophy won last year! Golf Committee will put teams together. Limited to 16 participants. Members and spouses until April 1, 2014 if slots not filled, Members Guests then most welcome The fee is $140 + tax per person which can be billed to your SFYC Membership account. Includes Prizes, Golf with Cart, Boxed Lunch, Post Golf Reception Registration forms are available for pick up at the SFYC Front Office. For reservations, contact the Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10, office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org. Any questions: please contact Bob McLaughlin 415-690-0799 bob@tsgsix.com
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Scholarship Fund ctlewis@msn.com
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s The San Francisco Yacht Club's scholarship program enters its sixth year, we want to thank those members who continue to financially support its mission, one of helping our employees and their dependent children realize the benefits of a higher education. We also want to recognize 10,000 Degrees (formerly The Marin Education Fund) for their help in providing the administration, outreach, and counseling needed for a successful program. Four SFYC employees’ children are currently attending
college, aided in part by our member's generosity. Seeing others succeed by helping to facilitate access to a higher education is truly special; paying dividends for both the individual and community for many years to come. For more information on The Club's program, please contact a member of the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee Alison Elliott, S/C Ken Jesmore, S/C Bob Kahn, S/C Carl Lewis, Ed Lynch, Hal McCormack, and S/C Bill Smith
– GIFTS BY DONOR AMOUNT – $5,000 and Over Charles McBurney & Linda Bacon Michael & Pepper Jackson Eric Schwartz & Magda Wesslund $1,000 to $4,999 Christie & Ted Gazulis Carl & Carol Lewis David G. & Ruth E. Plant Bert & Roxanne Richards
To $249 Andy & Carol Anderson Tom & Ellen Bauch Dorothy Berelson Bob & Susan Bernheim John & Barbara Callander Robin Snow Daly Niel & Nancy Davidson Carl Flemming Janine Fujioka Todd & Diane Garrett Mark Gathings Rev. & Mrs. Charles B. Gompertz Barbara & Eugene Gorden Sidney Gorham Dr. & Mrs. Robert Griffin Sallie Griffith Ralph & Kathleen Harms Scott & Nancy Harris Gene & Joan Harter
$500 to $999 Christina Decker Wyman & Gay Harris Karen & Richard Hyde Tim & Annette Ryan Jackie Sorensen David Walker
$250 to $499 Griswold Family Fund Albert & Carol Haussener Ken & Carol Jesmore Reese & Margaret Jones Bill & Paula LeRoy Bryan & Suzie Moore William J. Smith & Ann Aylwin
Lynn Pasternak Jay Hooker & Holly Nyerges-Hooker Thomas & Carolyn Perot Glenn & Gaby Isaacson Laurence Pulgram & Kathleen Murray Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Jampolsky Mark Reed Bob & Sharon Kahn Grace Rogers Gretchen Kimball Alison Russell Daniel King Lynn & Jim Scadden Rachel Leader Steven Schneider The Lent Family Robert Schonefeld Joan Lundstrom Robert Sellers Hal & Anne McCormack Ellen Soulis M.B. McGowan Ed & Janice Still Drs. Andrew & Kathleen Mecca John & Christine Telischak John & Ilene Medovich Tom & Eugenia Ternullo Mizel Foundation Edward & Sheila Thomson Bruce & Lois Moody Dr. & Mrs. Leo Van der Reis Irene Mullin Jane Watts Martha & Mike North Doryce Wells John & Betty Ostrom Emmet Yeazell Mel & Gail Owen
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Welcome New Members
Bill Wallace, Membership Committee flcloud@comcast.net
The SFYC welcomes Sharlene Foox as a Regular Member. Sharlene and her husband, Justin, live in Lafayette with their two sons, William (11) and Ben (8). Both sons are active in The SFYC Youth Sailing Program and William is a Junior member. Sharlene’s sailing experiences began in South Africa where she learned to sail with her soon-to-be-husband. Be sure to ask her about learning to sail Lasers in a protected bay which she later discovered was a breeding ground for Great White Sharks! Sharlene and Justin moved to the Galveston Bay area of Texas where they were very active in the 470 racing fleet. Sharlene was accepted to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Sailing Team and participated in the 470 Olympic events in Sydney. Later they sailed J22s and Rhodes 19s out of Boston. In 2005, the family moved to California and continued to enjoy sailing. Currently, the Foox’s personal fleet includes a Hunter 466, a Mirror (2-person dinghy), a Vanguard 15 and their sons’ two Opti’s. Sharlene is proposedby Jeff Holder and seconder is Matt Sessions.
The SFYC welcomes R. Sterling Harwell as a Regular Member. Sterling and his wife Gail live in Belvedere. Sterling's love of sailing began at very early age behind the tiller of a sailboat out of Belmont Harbor on Lake Michigan. Through his high school years he crewed and maintained a family friend’s racing boat. Years later, Sterling met his wife on an overnight race in Lake Michigan. Until retiring from Bechtel Corporation, Sterling travelled extensively and gained sailing experience in the Caribbean where he double handed a 300 mile delivery from Martinique to St. Thomas. Additionally, he sailed in Long Island, New York, Florida, Papau New Guinea and of course, San Francisco Bay. Sterling is very active in many local events and associations, including serving on the Marin County Grand Jury. Sterling is proposed by Bruce Seaton and seconded by Mel Owen.
The SFYC welcomes Stephanie Portillo as a Regular Member. Stephanie and her husband, Chance, live in San Anselmo with their son, Nicholas (1). She is an Operational/HR Consultant and Event Planner. Stephanie was brought up in Southern California and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area after college. She has sailed all of her life and cruised on many boats including a Santa Cruz 27, Davidson 44, Melges 24, Olson 30, J105 and Catalina 42. Her husband is active in bay racing in the J24 fleet and introduced her to competitive sailing fifteen years ago. Stephanie is involved on several committees at The SFYC and intends to have their son begin sailing soon. Stephanie is proposed by Stephanie Cannell and seconded by Tina Lundh.
The SFYC welcomes Tanja Ross as a Regular Member. Tanja and her husband, William, live in Ross with their two sons, Maxmilian (11) and Lucas (9). She is in business development for the IT industry. Tanja was born in St. Louis, MO, and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 90’s. Immediately, she met several friends who were active in weekend racing on the bay. To improve her skills, Tanja took the Woman’s Sailing Course at the Corinthian Yacht Club. She has also completed the Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising course classes. As a family, they regularly sail in Michigan during summer vacations. Tanja is proposed by Michael Stephens and Brian Riley.
jIn Memoriam i Ruth Gordon Schnapp Passed Away January 1, 2014 Associate Member Since 1991
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Auxiliary News
Marily Rimmer, SFYC Auxiliary President, 2014 marily.rimmer@gmail.com
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ur January meeting was open to all Auxiliary members and it was a time to brainstorm and share ideas for the coming year. We had a great turnout and enjoyed an excellent potluck lunch in the Cove House. There were Past Presidents, new members, and many more in attendance. This brought about a wide variety of new innovative ideas in a casual setting. Spring is just around the corner and though we desperately need rain, we are keeping our fingers crossed for a beautiful day to celebrate Easter at The Club on Sunday, April 20. The Robinsons have leaked to us that the Easter Bunny is curling his whiskers and preparing to hop down the bunny trail to The SFYC. Our event co-chairs, Carol Anderson and Julie Zanze are putting the final touches on all the special details and Chef Reny will be preparing his famous brunch. This event sells out so make your reservations early! What makes our Club unique is the collective contributions from our energetic and talented members. Our
Board gratefully appreciates experienced and first time volunteers that help make our events so special. The Auxiliary events this year include the following: Easter Brunch Mother-Son Dance Auxiliary Annual Fundraiser Dreamboat Halloween Holiday Club Decorating Family Santa Brunch Get Lit Harbor Lighting Christmas Gala Please contact me at marily.rimmer@gmail.com and get involved!
Correction: The 40th Anniversary Auxiliary scarf was created by Nancy Wells, then President, who designed it and arranged for its production in Italy. Helen Clapham did the artwork.
Children’s Easter Party The San Francisco Yacht Club Auxiliary
Sunday, April 20 Two Seatings 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Brunch & Dessert Bar Members and Their Families Only Magician w/ Balloons 11-11:30 a.m and 12:30-1 p.m. Face Painter 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
$42.00 Per Adult • $21.00 Per Youth 6-12 yrs 5 & under – no charge
Special Visit from the Easter Bunny Noon-2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m. Bring Your Own Basket Jumpy!
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
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Co-Chairs: Carol Anderson & Julie Zanze
The SFYC Father-Daughter Dinner Dance Saturday March 22, 2014 Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. A great evening and a delicious Dinner for the Fathers and their young Debutantes. Fathers $46.00 Daughters $23.00 Enjoy Dancing to the Sounds of DJ Derrick Walters
For reservations, contact the Front Office 435 9133, ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org All prices are subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax
photos by Natalie Watson
Crab Feast #1
A fabulous feast for all. Look on the calendar for future Crab Feasts. MARCH 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org • 15
Cruising News
Lisa Klairmont / lisa@klairmont.com Harold Kleiderman / hkleiderman@gmail.com
Season Has Begun
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y the time you read this our first event, annual Voyagers' Dinner, will have happened. Make a note to attend this important event next year, kicking off the Cruising Season. Our first cruise-out for 2014 will be the annual cruise to Marin Yacht Club, on March 14-15. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your fellow cruisers and our friends at Marin Yacht Club. Special entertainment by the McBride Irish Dancers is scheduled. Sign up online at The Club website. Plans are coming together for the second annual joint SFYC/StFYC Picnic Cruise to Angel Island. Bob Buich has again graciously offered to procure about a million fresh oysters from his secret source. There will also be many other barbecue items, salads, kid food, etc. Bring the children and grandchildren for a fun, easy local boating excursion. Come by boat, ferry, rowboat, paddleboard, kayak or whatever floats to our private picnic site. First come-first served on slips and moorings at Ayala Cove. So get there early and make it a day
(or better yet, come over on Friday and spend the night on a mooring.) Watch the Bow Wave for information on the Cruise to Benicia on May 16-18. In addition to touring the charming and historic town of Benicia, there will be a dinner and party at the Benicia Yacht Club. Two other yacht clubs will be there that weekend and slips are in short supply, so sign up early. Your Cruising Committee has several more local cruises planned for you. See the Cruising Calendar on The Club website, and watch for updates in the Bow Wave. Plans are well under way for the Commodore's International Cruise to the BVI next February. See The SFYC website or call the office for an information packet on this event. Come cruise with us and enjoy using your boat with family and friends. Lisa Klairmont & Harold Kleiderman Cruise Committee Co-chairs
The San Francisco Yacht Club 2014 Cruise Calendar
Destinations
Activities
Cruise Leader(s)
Dates
Marin Yacht Club
Dinner Dance
L. Klairmont & H. Kleiderman
March 14-16
Angel Island
Picnic & Anchor Out
Mike & Joan Mellon
April 18-19
Benicia
Fun, Games and Shopping
Scott Harris
May 16-18
South Beach/Giants
Giant's Game
Bill Stark & TBD
June 13-15
Petaluma
Downtown Dining. etc.
Herb Potter
August 14-17
Half Moon Bay
Blue Water Cruise
Ron & Edita Roberts
September 12-14
TBD
October 10-12
Tinsley & Delta Yacht Club Five Club Cruise
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Put you and your family in this picture….. 2015 Commodore’s Cruise British Virgin Islands Feb. 14, 2015 to
Feb. 21, 2015
You can call the Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10
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he big SFYC cruise event for 2015 will be Commodore’s Cruise in the BVI. We have scheduled the cruise to coincide with Presidents Day week, when many local schools are on “Ski” break. This way, members and their families can trade in their parkas and poles for T-shirts and shorts and join us. While many will want to bareboat, there are great options for those of us who like the luxury of larger boats with crew and chefs, power or sail. The price of the cruise and the charter cost are contingent on the number of members who sign up…so…are you interested? Fill out the information below and send it to or drop it off at the Front Office. You can also call the Front Desk and give them the info on the phone. We’ll email you a packet with more details. The cruise cost will include three parties in the Islands and cruise swag. You will be responsible for booking your transportation, charter, and provisions. More on that soon.
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On The Horizon Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer / evelyne@sfyc.org
Kame Richards “TIDES AND CURRENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY” SFYC Speakers Series
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 6:30 p.m. Cove House
K
ame Richards is a renowned racer and sail maker and is an expert on the tides of San Francisco Bay, as he sailed the Bay Area waters for many years and studied the tides like few others have. His exceptional presentation and slide show on the tides and currents of San Francisco Bay is not to be missed if you’re serious about sailing, kayaking, SUP or any water sport on the Bay. The talk
is illustrated with slides from NASA's U-2 high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. With these images, Kame illustrates how to locate tide lines and determine which way the water is moving on each side of the tide line. His presentation emphasizes how sailors can apply tide and current knowledge to great advantage – helping racers to be more competitive and cruisers to reach their destinations faster and in more comfort.
Please R.S.V.P. to The SFYC Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org The event is free for Members and their guests.
Start a fresh new year with family and friends Call Natalie in the Catering Office and let the 415-789-5821 fun begin. catering@sfyc.org
Ashley Perrin “124 DEGREES OF LATITUDE” SFYC Speakers Series
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:30 p.m.
A
shley Perrin, a lifetime member of the The SFYC and an experienced professional sailor (100,000 nm offshore sailing) and Antarctic Guide sailed from Ecuador to Antarctica and back. She will show pictures from 11000nm sailing on a 27m yacht including the Patagonian Canals and past Cape Horn carrying The SFYC burgee. Antarctica and
Patagonia are remote, majestic and awe inspiring destinations full of unique wildlife. Ashley climbed and sailed into the caldera of volcanoes and even adopted a stray dog!
Please R.S.V.P. to The SFYC Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org The event is free for Members and their guests.
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Put the Yachting Spirit in Opening Day!
Arrrr Ye Pirates and Old Salts All Hands on Deck for a
Pirate Party
Prizes for Best Dressed Ship & Best Dressy Nautical Attire
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Sunday, April 27, 2014
from 4-9 p.m.
Bring your crew to walk the plank after the Anniversary Cup and Staff Commodores’ Cup
Libations and Dishes From Favorite Ports In A Storm Noon - 7:00 p.m.
Caribbean Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.
Dale Alstrom’s Band Swing & Classic Rock 2 - 6 p.m. on the deck
Live Music & Awards 4-8:00 p.m. • Costume Contest • Scavenger Hunt • Face Painting & more
Signal Flags available NOW!!! At the Front Office $17.00 + tax for a colorful 50 foot length
Casual & Pirate Attire Welcome! For Reservations, contact the Front Office 435 9133, ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org
The SFYC Members’ 2014 Resolution “More Spins on the Dance Floor, Fewer on the Race Course”
Announcing
Taste & Twirl Thursday, March 6 6-7:30 p.m. Cove House Bring a partner, enjoy great ambiance and polish your moves for a lively year of dancing at The SFYC 6:00 p.m. TASTE! Enjoy complimentary Aperol Spritz cocktails & Mediterranean hors d’oeuvres
6:30-7:30 p.m. TWIRL! Featuring invaluable pointers from dance guru, Ms. Cynthia Glinka. Practice the tricks, tips, and pleasures of dancing cheek-to-cheek, social style! Guaranteed to put a twinkle in your eyes & toes, and lift everyone’s mood! $15 inclusive per person. Space is limited! Please Contact the Front Office for reservations 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org
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Sunday
March 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Appleton Regatta: Youth
2
Appleton Regatta: Youth
9
Daylight Savings Start
16
Club Closed
Club Closed
Club Closed
3
10
17
Cruise Out
Laser Spring 23 24 Warm Up Club Closed Regatta: SH 31 Club Closed 30 SF Cup SFYC v StFYC
Sunday
Monday
Member 4 Meeting: 6 p.m. Main Dining Room
13
Club Closed 18 19 Speaker Series PRO Kame Richards Workshop: 6:30 p.m. 7-9 p.m.: Sailing Center
20
Club Closed 25 Protest Workshop: 6-9 p.m.: Sailing Center
Tuesday Club Closed
Youth Harken 6 Opti Challenge: Sh/No. Circle Encinal Cruise In
13
Resin Regatta: Circle
20
Auxiliary Easter Party & Brunch
Club Closed
Opening Day on the Bay: Noon - 7 p.m.
Club Closed
27
14
21
28
Club Closed
Club Closed
Club Closed
26
April 2014 1
Belvedere 8 7 Cove Foundation Club Closed Youth Fundraiser 5:30-9 p.m. Main Dining Room Club Closed
6
15
22
29
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
10
16
17
23
24
30
8
Race Boat Training: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. SC/Water Rosenblum 14 15 Regatta: Knox: Club Series Anne McCormack Tribute
21
Laser Spring 22 Warm Up Regatta: SH Father Daughter Dinner Dance
Cruise Out Marin Yacht Club
27
9
Speaker Series Ashley Perrin 6:30 p.m.
7
Taste & Twirl 6-7:30 p.m. Cove House
12
Club Closed
11
5 Race General Meeting: 7-9 p.m. Cove House
28
Friday
4
29
SF Cup SFYC v StFYC: Circle
Saturday
Encinal Yacht Club Cruise In
11
18
CYC Friday Night Races Start CYC Friday Night Races
25
5
Youth Harken Opti Challenge: Sh/No. Circle
12
Resin Regatta: Circle
19
Cruise Out Angel Island
Anniv. Cup: 26 Knox: Club Series: S/C Cup: Knox Old Salts & Pirates Dinner
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.