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The San Francisco Yacht Club

September 2014

November 2009

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The Bulletin

Magazine of The San Francisco Yacht Club SEPTEMBER 2014 Volume 20 • Issue 8 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

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Commodore Photo by V/C Suzie Moore

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

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Race News

12-13 Auxiliary 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

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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

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Youth Sailing

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Burgees Aweigh!

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Cruising News

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Crossing Wakes

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New Members

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Eight Bells

Pacific Cup

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Calendar

Photo by Leslie Richter

Rapids into Roosevelt Lagoon

Photographers Lisa Dana, Mimi Cornelius, Suzie Moore, Mel Owen, Leslie Richter, Tim Wadleigh, Bill Wallace, Stephanie Wondolleck

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Social Events

Contributors Michelle Farabaugh, Forrest Gay, Harold Kleiderman, Lisa Klairmont, Ginger Mason, Bob McDermott, Bill Melbostad, Justine O'Connor, Angie Olson, Ashley Perrin, Leslie Richter, Marily Rimmer, Tristan Ruhland, Bill Wallace

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Perpetual Cup Team SFYC

Photo by Ginger Souders-Mason

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Directors:

Photo by Mel Owen

AUXILIARY OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Photo by Leslie Richter

Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Secretary Treasurer Port Captain Directors:

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Cover: A great start for Mark Dowdy’s Hana Ho in the 2014 Pacific Cup race to Hawaii Russ Coggeshall's celebration of life

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From the Commodore Bill Melbostad, Commodore / commodore@sfyc.org

From the back bays and woods Down East ’m on my annual summer retreat to my wife Frances’ summer cottage on Deer Isle, in the very green state of Maine.

Here in the Penobscot Bay region, the maritime heritage is everywhere you look. This was bred by a culture that found it easier to live on islands than the mainland, with marine transportation the clear choice, instead of attempting passage through the impenetrable forests, and circuitous journeys on the denticulate coastal lands. BTW, “Down East” refers the downwind sail in the prevailing SW breeze to get here.

Now back at home, the Finance Committee (FC), led by longtime Member and our Treasurer, Michael Brilliant, is in the midst of the busiest time of the year, as they prepare/adjust the Club’s 2015 operating and capital budgets. When preparing the budgets, the FC will continue our philosophy of expecting consistent, predicable, and reliable results, with the goal of building reserves through our dedicated funds. Year-to-date in 2014, the Club has been able to meet funding expectations of our designated harbor dredging, catastrophic, and building reserves, and at the same time we’re on schedule to retire the encumbrance from the harbor rebuilding and galley renovation projects of 2011 and 2012. The SFYC should be very grateful for the dedication and financial expertise the Committee brings to the process and their tireless work assuring our Club’s continued excellent fiduciary position.

The Membership Committee, led by another lifetime member and SFYC Director, Laurence Bekins, is having a very good year. Laurence and his Committee have continued to maintain the SFYC standards and qualification for membership, requiring “a demonstrated interest in yachting” and simultaneously have attracted numerous new candidates to our Club. Dove-tailing into the Financial Committee’s financial policies, all initiation fees are now going into the capital accounts. Our future vitality depends upon bringing new active sailing and boating members that

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will enjoy their Club and take pride in maintaining SFYC’s legacy as one of the premier yacht clubs in the country. Once again, we should all be grateful, for Laurence’s excellent stewardship, and the hours of hard work the committee members dedicate on behalf of The SFYC. A demonstrated interest in yachting In early August, three SFYC member’s boats ventured out on the briny deep for the 1st Annual Commodore’s Salmon Tournament. Emmet Yeazell’s Legend, Bryan & V/C Suzie Moore’s Rendezvous, and R/C Ed Lynch’s Bandera, all boxed fish near the western shipping channel buoys, on a windy and choppy ocean. The prevailing Club, StFYC, hosted all fishermen to dinner, where they shared their catch and excellent comradeship. I’m sure a few fishing tales were told too! Thanks go to R/C Ed Lynch for organizing the event on behalf of The SFYC. Members Gathering Together Please mark October 7 on your calendar and plan on attending our Fall Member Meeting. Member Meetings provide an opportunity for the Board of Directors to report on the significant projects and initiatives of The SFYC. We will provide an update and be seeking member input on the proposed Cove House Replacement (Regatta Center) Project. We will also provide a year-to-date financial snapshot and outlook for 2015. The Board has always intended the Member Meetings to benefit you the Members, and provide a venue for your feedback, letting us know how we’re doing. All Members and their spouses are invited to attend. We will open the bar after the business part is completed, where we will have more time to share our thoughts about The Club’s future direction.

Happy Indian summer,

Commodore Bill Melbostad

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Burgees Aweigh!

Stephanie Cannell and Steve Stroub’s post Pacific Cup celebration at Kaneohe Yacht Club

S/C Bob Heller and Auxiliary Board member Emily Heller in Bellagio on Lago di Como, Italy

Torill Helland and Bob McDermott at the Oslo City Hall during Europe Week 2014 Classic Yacht Regatta.

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!

Jay and Holly Hooker were in the American Bar of the Stafford Hotel in London.

There are apparently dozens of American yacht club flags hanging, and now they have ours! Jay made sure to sharpie in “San Francisco Yacht Club” so everyone knows what burgee it is.

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Race News

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Out of Town and Around the World

Norwegian Classic Yacht Regatta ob McDermott and Torill Helland (originally from Norway), joined the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of Norway's constitution, by participating in Europe Week 2014, a week-long classic yacht regatta organized by the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club (KNS) and the Norwegian Classic Yacht Club (KTK) and held in the Oslo fjord. Eighty-two magnificent boats from ten European countries took part: 13 in three racing classes; and 69 in five cruising classes. These were mainly beautifully restored meter class boats (5.5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m, 12m and 15m), similar in design to Yucca, Hank Easom’s 8-meter beauty. The over all lengths of these boats

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Michelle Farabaugh / Forrest Gay

ranged from 33 to 75 ft. The largest boat in the fleet was Eileen II, a 92 ft. gaff-rigged ketch built in Scotland in 1934. Bob was at the helm of Njord, a 8m class yacht built in Norway by Anker and Jensen in 1918, but restored over a 16 year period to betterthan-new condition by skipper Erik Vennemoe. Njord finished a respectable 8th out of 17 in her class after 6 races.

After five days of racing and camaraderie in Sandefjord and Son, the sailors, their friends and families enjoyed more racing and evening festivities in Oslo with a 1914 style party hosted by the organizing authority, KNS. It was a beautiful reception with greetings from the Mayor at the Oslo Rådhus (City Hall) and concluding with King Harald presenting the trophies at the Maritime Museum.

IKC in Norway After 14 races with three throw-outs, Jon Perkins finished in second place, Brent Crawford came in 8th, and was closely followed by Knud Wibroe in 11th.

The SFYC participants in the IKC Championship - Phil Perkins, Knud Wibroe, Jon Perkins, John Bobincheck, Brent Crawford, Tom and Melissa Purdy 6 • SEPTEMBER 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org

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he 46th edition of the International Knarr Championship was staged by the very hospitable Bergen (Norway) Seilforening, in early August. Twenty-one teams took part: Ten from host country Norway, six from Denmark and five from the USA (all San Francisco Bay). Three of the five USA crews were from The SFYC: Jon Perkins, a fourtime IKC champion, sailed with brother Phil and Tom and Melissa Purdy; Knud Wibroe, “the Grand Admiral of the SF Bay Knarr Fleet;” and Brent Crawford who has been actively campaigning Fifty-Fifty in our Club Series races when they don’t conflict with Knarr fleet races.

“The 8 days of this regatta are unlike any other,” reported Crawford. “The sailboat racing is great, but the social events and long time personal friendships between all of the competitors are absolutely incredible.”

SFYC Women’s Team takes Bronze!!

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he 2014 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship was held on July 10 -13, 2014 at the Oakcliff Sailing Center, Oyster Bay, NY. Our team, aged 20’s to 50’s was skippered by Katie Maxim, and included Megan Hayes, Annie Schmidt, Vicki Sodaro, and the mother/daughter duo of Stephanie Wondolleck and Janice Wondolleck. Three of us have raced many national championships together and four of the six placed third at last years’ USWMRC in Chicago.

We seemed to be the only team who had not sailed Swedish Match 40s at Janice Wondolleck, Megan Hayes, Katie Maxim, Annie Schmidt, Vicki Sodaro, Stephanie Oakcliff Sailing Center. Fortunately our Wondolleck past years of experience racing in officials rushed the racing because a unfamiliar areas helped us quickly adapt We would like to thank The San storm was expected, so we only had one to the long, narrow, heavy boat and the Francisco Yacht Club Board of Directors race to determine 3rd and 4th. After shifty, shallow bay. We were able to pull and Race Development Committee for winning the start and having some trouble together great crew work, timing tacks their generous financial support towards with our set, we were nearly overtaken, and handling the large loads. our transportation to this event. We but we gybed and pulled two penalties on The event started with a clinic led proudly represented The SFYC, always Sandy which ultimately led us to win the

by Dawn Riley and we were able to racing in our club race shirts and hats, match for third place. finish a few practice laps in the light NW and evenings in our team jackets. breeze before it finally shut off.

Fortunately our past years of experience racing in unfamiliar areas on different boats helped us quickly adapt to the long, heavy boat in the shifty, shallow bay, along with fine-tuning each team member’s role.

On Friday we sailed five races in the first round robin flight. The NW breeze never got above 8 knots so we carefully maneuvered the very heavy boat around the double windward leeward courses.

Saturday we got four races in before the wind just shut off. The third and fourth race finished in drifting conditions but we pulled off four wins that morning, two on the downwind finish with correctly called gybe angles and calm crew work. Then the wind shifted to the prevailing SW and it started to blow 10-18 kts. By 8pm we were back at the dock after nine races, finishing the first and second round robin, 6-3 for the day and in third overall.

Sunday in 15 knots, we were knocked out of the Semis by Nicole Breault’s team with Liz Baylis aboard.

That put us in the Petite Finals against Sandy Hayes from the East Coast. The Saturday light air finish, got them by a nose.

Race News

Pacific Cup

Tiburon sails toward the Kaneohe finish line with a unique boom configuration.

Photos by Leslie Richter

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wo of the fifty boats in this year’s Pacific Cup Race from San Francisco Bay to Kaneohe, Hawaii, hailed from The SFYC: Mark Dowdy’s Santa Cruz 50, Hana Ho; and Steve Stroub’s Santa Cruz 37, Tiburon. Both boats sailed in the very competitive Sonnen BMW division, and the shifting Pacific High made the crossing strategically and tactically challenging.

Hana Ho sailed well enough to finish fourth in division, ninth overall in the PHRF rating group, and seventh overall.

Tiburon’s challenges were more than just sailing competitively. Just over halfway to Hawaii, she reported the loss of her rudder as well as a water shortage (due to a catastrophic leak in a water storage bladder). Michael Moradzadeh’s Cayenne diverted to provide water and an emergency rudder, and stood by while a steering solution comprising the Tiburon boom was devised. The jury-rigged system functioned well enough to get them to Hawaii in time for Kaneohe Yacht Club’s legendary parties, and the award ceremony, where Stroub presented Moradzadeh with a special seamanship award.

Mark Dowdy and his crew on Hana Ho celebrating their 9d 19:07:52 journey to Hawaii with KYC’s famous arrival Mai Tais

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Perpetual Cup

By Angie Olson

Thursday Night Women's Sailing pecial thanks to Shannon Cantwell for proposing and organizing the new Thursday Night Women's Sailing program!

Since it’s inception on June 19, over twenty women have participated in a program that was created to provide an open, flexible, and welcoming learning environment for women at all skill levels. Utilizing the chartered J/22s, this program offers the opportunity to improve basic sailing skills and encourages more accomplished sailors to mentor and share their knowledge.

The boats are docked on the Guest Dock and the gals arrive at 5:30 p.m. to rig the boats, and have plenty of daylight time on the water to learn new skills or practice and optimize old ones. And for those who never get to drive – this is a terrific opportunity to take a turn on the tiller. The SFYC has arranged for an instructor to be on hand each week to help the group make the most of the time together.

The response from the participants has been overwhelmingly positive. A few of the representative comments: “What fun I had tonight and how much I have learned these last two Thursdays.” “Not only did I learn more and get to sail, which I haven’t had an opportunity to do much of lately, but I also met a lot of great women. I loved that it was unintimidating for us who have so much more to learn.” “Another huge thanks. This is my favorite sailing night :).” “Cannot wait for next time!”

As we progress, we would love to have more first-time sailors join the group and to see those who are of a higher skill level move on to even greater things. So please spread the word and signup through The SFYC website. The program will run through the end of the month on the J/22s and we’re hoping to continue into the fall on member’s boats as long as there’s enough daylight.

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he San Francisco Yacht Club hosted the Long Beach Yacht Club for the 103rd competition of the coveted San Francisco Perpetual Challenge Cup on August 9. This was the first ever competition between the two clubs, but not between the two skippers who have competed in prior match racing events. Typical August conditions on the Berkeley Circle prevailed for the first to score three points format. Skippers Shawn Bennett (SFYC) and Dustin Durant (LBYC) battled it out, going the distance of five races as winds built from 12kts with gusts to 22kts later in the afternoon. This was a day of evenly matched racing with Dustin taking home the trophy in race five with just a few seconds advantage. Good starts, dial-ups, dial-downs and close mark roundings made for keen competition and edge-of-the-seat viewing for all. We’ve assured LBYC that they can expect a challenge from SFYC in 2015, post-marked March 1, as we plan to take our great team down south and bring that trophy back.

photo by V/C Suzie Moore

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THE TEAMS SFYC Shawn Bennett Jack Barton Jim Barton Greg Felton Nick Gibbens Craig Healy Cameron McCloskey LBYC Dustin Durant John Busch Chris Macy Randy Smith Ben Wheatly Shane Young THE JOINT COMMITTEE SFYC Angie Lackey Olson R/C Ed Lynch Bartz Schneider LBYC Cindy Bambam Steve Meyers Commodore David Stotler REFEREE Russ Silvestri

RECORDER V/C Suzie Moore COMMITTEE BOAT MANAGER Forrest Gay UMPIRE TEAM Glenn Oliver - Chief Grant Baldwin John Christman Anders Otto MARK SET TEAM Richard Bambam Shannon Cantwell Tristan Ruhland SPECTATOR BOAT Bryan Moore HOUSING HOSTS Stephanie Cannell Gaby and Glenn Isaacson Ann and S/C Tad Lacey S/C Ray Lynch Shana and R/C Ed Lynch Wendy Miller V/C Suzie and Bryan Moore

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Race News

race@sfyc.org Michelle Farabaugh / Forrest Gay

Midnight Moonlight Maritime Marathon

By Tristan Ruhland

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fter a hiatus of several years, the Midnight Moonlight Maritime Marathon was revived this year. Twelve boats entered this year – down from our projections, but still a success. Due to the earlier start time and the favorable currents, this year was more of a twilight marathon but fun was had by all. A wide variety of boats competed this year, the Cal 20’s started at 1:00 p.m. with various other starts throughout the afternoon and the last start at 3:57 p.m. being the Farr 40.

A strong flood carried all the boats towards the leeward mark at the Carquinez Bridge with ease. The ebb started in the early evening to help push everyone back up the course.

Combined with the solid breeze in the 20’s and very few light spots to negotiate, it was by all accounts a quick race. Can O’Whoopass made the Carquinez Bridge turn first and held onto the lead until the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge when they were passed by David James and the crew aboard Leda. Leda and Can O’Whoopass finished 1 and 2 with the Pearce Brothers on Salient rounding out the top 3 spots.

James Bradford and his crew on the Farr 40 Bright Hour spent the evening hunting the earlier starters. Hitting speeds in the high teens blasting towards the turning mark wasn’t quite enough to place but it was good enough to beat the last known un-official record of 4 hours and 55 minutes set by Shadow a few years back, Bright Hour made it around the track in a respectable 4 hours and 30 minutes. Everyone made it across the line before total darkness and with plenty of time to trade stories back at the bar.

This year was a great come back event so be sure to put it on your calendar for next year. It’s a great way to spend the afternoon and hopefully some of the evening.

S/C John Scarborough with the winners of the Mitchell and Ross Trophies; David James, Hank Easom, and Commodore Bill Melbostad 10 • SEPTEMBER 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org

Mitchell Ross Regatta

By Bob McDermott

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t was a picture-perfect, sunny day on July 26, with ideal sailing conditions for the double-header Peter Mitchell and Herb Ross Memorial Regattas. S/C John Scarborough, returning to PRO duties after a short sabbatical, called the 19 boat fleet together near Point Knox with SW winds of 15 to 18 kt, gusting to 20 kt at the windward mark, and relatively calm seas thanks to the waning flood. Each of these regattas has a long and rich history: The Peter Mitchell Memorial Trophy began in the 1950s in honor of “Peter” Mitchell – mother of QE3 sailor Suzi Mitchell Miller, and her siblings Allen (Punky) and Emery (Kim)– the three of whom are represented by the three carved wooden sandpipers on the trophy. The Herb Ross Memorial Trophy was started in 1975, in honor of Herb Ross who died at the helm of his Cheoy Lee Pacific Clipper in 1974.

Originally awarded to the top finishing wooden boat, the beautiful scrimshaw whale’s tooth trophy has, since 2001, been awarded to the best finisher in the race at the request of Herb’s son, John Ross, who is still an active Club sailor.

Wanting to be sure that both races could be completed, John chose a short, 2.5 nm once around (S-W-L-F) sausage course for the Peter Mitchell Memorial Regatta. In the Spinnaker Division, to nobody’s surprise, Hank Easom’s Yucca, took line honors in just 27 minutes, but had to cede first place on corrected time to Commodore Bill Melbostad in his Etchells, JR. Tim Russell in his J/80, Pain Killer, was not far behind in third. In the Non-Spinnaker Division, David James’s Lapworth 36, Leda, continued his winning ways by edging out Glenn Isaacson’s Q for first place, with Jib Martens’ Worth 40, Freedom close behind in third.

PRO Scarborough sent the fleet on two laps around the sausage for the Herb Ross Memorial race. The start of the spinnaker division was a bit more exciting than usual as Hank had to take evasive action to avoid an aggressive port-tacking Commodore near the signal boat which caused JR to retire, but permitted Yucca to carry on and take both line honors and first place on corrected time, this time edging out the very competitive Tim Russell by 15 seconds. Third place went to a relatively new member, Doug Wilhelm in his Melges 20, Wilco.

It was also nice to see another new-ish member, David Schumann competing in his J/70, Bottle Rocket, which came in fourth. For those not flying kites, first and second places went again to David James and Glenn Isaacson respectively, but third place went to Mark and Rich Pearce in their IOD, Bolero. Eben Marsh in Elusive was fourth in both races.

Assisting PRO Scarborough were Soren Hoy, driving Victory, Shawn Davies, calling the times, Jay Hooker and Sono Zhang recording and handling the flags while Jerry Eaton and two of his Coastie buddies handled the mark setting duties.

SFYC Fall Training Week

By Ashley Perrin

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he San Francisco Yacht Club has taken a leadership role in the US in safety and seamanship training. The SFYC Fall 2014 Training Week, held from October 18 to 26, will include practical courses for cruisers, racers, and power boaters. These course offerings are provided to members and non-members in an effort to expand the knowledge of all who go to sea. The courses offered during this session are ISAF Safety at Sea, Navigation, First Aid and Weather for Mariners.

Instructor Paul Cunningham will once again be leading these courses with Ashley Perrin as an assistant instructor.

Students in Paul’s courses benefit from his illustrious career in the marine industry as a captain, surveyor, compass adjustor, MCA Master and Yachtmaster Examiner, as well as his work

ISAF Safety at Sea October 18-19 or 25-26 The ISAF Safety at Sea two-day, hands-on course provides both classroom and practical training on sea survival. In 2014, 30% of a boat’s offshore racing crew and their skippers must hold a Safety-at-Sea certification. Topics include how to select and outfit a boat with safety equipment, how to perform a man overboard procedure including Mayday procedures, how to survive in a liferaft, and much more. This class includes a valuable in-the-water component where all participants gear up in foulies, boots and lifejackets and go into the water in the harbor to perform drills with the liferafts. One participant from the 2013 SFYC Fall Training Week credited this class with saving his life after he fell overboard in the Bay. Fee: $240. In the Cove House.

Course topics include: Emergency procedures Liferaft operation and in-the-water training Flare use and training Fire extinguisher training Preventative maintenance checklists Coast Guard communications

Basic or Advanced Navigation October 20-24 Paul will teach either the Basic Navigation or Advanced Navigation Course depending on interest. The pre-requisite for Advanced Navigation is Basic Navigation. Both courses provide valuable information on seamanship, coastal navigation and pilotage, chart work, electronic charts, position fixing, weather forecasting, tides, and collision regulations. Upon completion, certificates will be provided that can be useful when chartering a boat overseas. Fee: $350. From 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Sailing Center.

with ISAF to provide safety training to ocean race participants around the world, including those in the Volvo Ocean Race.

Detailed information and sign-ups are available online at SFYC.org/Training.

Course sizes are limited, so sign up early to reserve your space.

It’s not as easy as it looks

Weather for Mariners October 15-16 This one day course, held over two evenings, is aimed at small and large boat sailors and power boaters who wish to understand more about how the weather works, where to gather information and how to interpret and practically apply it.

No prior knowledge is required. Fee: $120. From 5:30 p.m.

– 9:30 p.m. in the Sailing Center.

First Aid at Sea October 26, 2014 In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations.

This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers.

It fulfills the requirements for: professional skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of a safe haven, including Boatmasters; the Senior First Aid certificate needed by offshore racers subject to ISAF's regulations on first aid training (OSR 4.08.4).

The subjects specific to boating include: · the recovery position in a confined space · CPR, including the drowning protocol · cold shock & hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure · seasickness and dehydration · medical assistance or advice by VHF · helicopter rescue.

Fee: $130.

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Eldridge Room (Sailing Center upstairs).

Max course size is 8.

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Auxiliary News

Marily Rimmer, SFYC Auxiliary President, 2014 marily.rimmer@gmail.com

Fast Forwarding Into Fall

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he sun is setting on summer and now is the time to fill your days with all the exciting events the Auxiliary has planned for Fall.

We start the new season on Thursday, September 25 with the Annual Fund Raiser that supports the SFYC Youth Sailing Program and other club events.

Spark up your wardrobe at the “Ports of Call Market Place” and join us for the fashion show and lunch. We will be drawing the name of the lucky winner of the $5,000 Saks Fifth Avenue shopping spree. Remember, it is not too late to buy a raffle ticket. Who knows you could be the lucky winner!

Once again, our Dream Boat Series is offering you the chance to enjoy two afternoons sailing on The Bay. Boxed lunches will be served.

Come aboard on October 8 and 15.

Don’t get spooked but do plan to put on your scariest costume and join us at the Halloween Party on Saturday, October 25. This is a fun event for the whole family. Enter the haunted house if you dare. BOO! The Annual Meeting is Thursday, November 13. We will enjoy a wonderful lunch followed by the announcement of the Yachtswoman of the Year and the election of a new Board of Directors.

These are all very popular events so call now and make your reservations. We look forward to seeing you.

Ann Lacey and Elizabeth Merrill invite you to join the Ladies of The San Francisco Yacht Club for an exclusive evening of fashion and fun at Saks Fifth Avenue Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:30 – 7

The San Francisco Yacht Club Auxiliary

2014 Annual Meeting Luncheon Save The Date Thursday, November 13

The San Francisco Yacht Club Auxiliary proudly presents

Grand Raffle 2014 KEEP CHIC

Enjoy shopping the latest fall looks while sipping on Champagne and enjoying light bites.

Shuttle departs from The Club at 3 and departs Saks Fifth Avenue promptly at 6:30. $50 inclusive per ticket* On Four San Francisco For more information or to RSVP by September 24, please call the Front Desk at 415.435.9133, ext. 10.

Email office@sfyc.org or visit www.sfyc.org. *Space is limited

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SHOP! grand prize!

A $5000 Saks Fifth Avenue San Francisco Fransisco Shopping Experience

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A Few Additional Surprises Additional Many Surprises Tickets 1/$20 or 6/$100 Drawing at the Annual Fundraiser Luncheon, Runway 2014 –Ports “Ports Call” of of Call September 25, 2014 Winner need not be present to win. Restrictions Apply To Benefit SFYC Youth Sailing & Auxiliary Events

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THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB AUXILIARY presents

RUNWAY 2014

Ports of Call Thursday September 25 10:00 a.m.

Helen Lyall Fashions Please join us for a glamorous afternoon of Fashion, Food & Friends all to benefit Junior Sailing and Auxiliary Programs Seated Luncheon Fashion Show and Grand Raffle Drawing $65.00 P/P inclusive Reserve now and bring a fashionista Boutique Vendors SHOP! SHOP! SHOP! For reservations contact the Front Office 435 9133 ext. # 10 Cancellation policy in effect

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Cruising News

Lisa Klairmont / lisa@klairmont.com Harold Kleiderman / hkleiderman@gmail.com

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he SFYC Cruising group took July off as our cruisers partook in various other activities, both on and off the water.

Delta Cruise By the time you read this the 2014 Summer Delta Cruise to Delta Yacht Club will be history. Jim and P/P Mimi Cornelius and Mike and Joan Mellon, did a great job of organizing a fun and relaxing week on “Delta Time”, so we can look forward to a full report and photos in the next Bulletin.

Five Club Tinsley Cruise It is time to sign up for the annual Five Club Cruise to Tinsley Island, this year on October 3-5. This is a great opportunity to take a cruise upriver to fresh water and mingle with our friends at the Corinthian, Tiburon, Sausalito, and Marin Yacht Clubs. The late summer weather is typically very pleasant, and this is a once-a-year opportunity to enjoy Tinsley Island. This year’s theme is Pirates of the Caribbean and there will be hosted cocktail parties, live music, dancing, costume and table decorating contests. R/C Ed Lynch is leading this cruise and personally promises a good time for all. Join in the fun and help put on the famous SFYC Mai Tai party. For first timers to the Delta and Tinlsey we can provide navigation tips and arrange “buddy boating”. See the flyer and sign up on The Club website, under “Calendar” in October.

Lisa Klairmont & Harold Kleiderman Cruise Committee Co-chairs

Photos by P/P Mimi Cornelius

Half Moon Bay Cruise Don’t miss the cruise to Half Moon Bay, October 1719, lead by Ron and Edita Roberts. It is just a short run down the coast from the Golden Gate in typically favorable Fall conditions. We can arrange for group departures of sailboats and powerboats, especially for first timers to blue water. You can look forward to a fun weekend of exploring the charming harbor at Half Moon Bay, and group dinners at Mezza Luna restaurant in Half Moon Bay and Navio at the Ritz Carlton. Blacktoppers are also welcome for one or both nights. See the flyer and sign up on The Club website, under “Calendar” in October.

SFYC members Mike and Joan Mellon enjoyed sharing the joys of Delta Yacht Club with their grandsons.

Jim Cornelius demonstrates a popular DYC pose

Lynn Payne enjoys Delta time

The San Francisco Yacht Club 2014 Cruise Calendar Destinations

Activities

Cruise Leader(s)

Dates

Tinsley & Delta Yacht Club Half Moon Bay

Five Club Cruise Blue Water Cruise

R/C Ed Lynch Ron & Edita Roberts

October 3-5 October 17-19

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Youth Sailing

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

Sarah Young, 77th Chloe Holder, 95th Justin Lim, 134th Sydney Holder, 140th Kaelin Stock, 143rd Carter Nestell, 150th Charlie Keldsen

SFYC YOUTH RACE TEAM RESULTS AREA G ELIMINATIONS FOR JUNIOR SINGLE HANDED CHAMPIONSHIP/SMYTH QUALIFIER @ SFYC (JULY 9) Laser Radial (9 boats) 1st Will Dana, 3rd Lawson Willard, 4th Lindsey Baab, 9th Berky Sutton SOUTH CALIFORNIA JUNIOR OLYMPICS @ MISSION BAY YACHT CLUB (JULY 11-12) Laser Radial (36 boats) 32nd Coco Dana, 33rd Berky Sutton C420 (34 boats) 6th (Romain Screve/Jackson Ritter), 32nd (Will McMullen/Noble Reynoso) U.S. JUNIOR WOMEN’S SINGLEHANDED CHAMPIONSHIP, LEITER CUP @ MISSION BAY YACHT CLUB (JULY 15-20) Laser Radial (33 boats) 2nd Lindsey Baab, 29th Coco Dana C420 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP @ SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB (JULY 14-17) (55 boats) 3rd (Romain Screve/Jackson Ritter), 10th (Will Martens/Ted Bascom), 11th (Kristopher Swanson/Alexander Ron), 17th (Lucy Wilmot/Sally Wilmot)

C420 NORTH AMERICANS @ BRANT BEACH YACHT CLUB (JULY 21, 2014) (58 boats) 3rd (Skipper/Kennedy Placek), 4th (Lucy Wilmot/Alexander Ron), 19th (Kristopher Swanson/Sally Wilmot), 26th (Jackson Wagner/Jackson Ritter), 37th (William McMullen/Noble Reynoso) HYANNIS REGATTA @ HYANNIS YACHT CLUB (JULY 21, 2014) C420 (76 boats) 1st (Lucy Wilmot/Alexander Ron), 2nd (Jackson Wagner/Jackson Ritter), 58th (Nick Marwell/Crew) LASER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP @ ST FRANCIS YACHT CLUB (JULY 31 – AUGUST 03) Laser Full Rig (30 boats) 21st Alex Moody Laser Radial Gold (54 boats) 10th Cooper Weitz, 17th Will Dana, 19th Jack Barton, 24th Lawson Willard, 30th Lindsey Baab, 53rd Kyle Larsen Laser Radial Silver (53 boats) 2nd Lola Bushnell, 38th Berky Sutton, 42nd Michael Tan, 46th Coco Dana

BAYS #3 @ ENCINAL YACHT CLUB (JULY 19-20) Optimist Championship Fleet (18 boats) 3rd Johnny Perkins, 7th Kaelin Stock, 8th AJ Torres, 9th Connor Bennett, 14th Sebastian Green USODA OPTIMIST TEAM RACE NATIONALS @ CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB (JULY 20-22) Silver Fleet (16 teams) 6th (Tommy Young, Christian Ehrnrooth, Mats Keldson, Caleb Yoslov, Ben Foox), 8th (Sarah Young, Jack Landon, Will Foox, Carter Nestell, Chloe Holder)

USODA OPTIMIST FLEET NATIONALS @ CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB (JULY 24-27) Gold Fleet (78 boats) 66th Mats Keldsen Silver Fleet (154 boats) 21st Christian Enrnrooth, 28th Tommy Young, 46th Ben Foox, 54th Jack Landon, 60th Caleb Yoslov, 65th Will Foox, 69th

photo by Lisa Dana

USODA OPTIMIST GIRLS NATIONALS @ CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB (JULY 23) (72 boats) 29th Chloe Holder, 35th Sarah Young, 63rd Sydney Holder

Laser Nationals: Will Dana, Coco Dana, Alex Moody, Cooper Weitz, Lindsay Baab, Kyle Larsen, Jack Barton, Lola Bushnell, Coach Abdy Kasey (Berky Sutton missing from photo)

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Crossing Wakes

Stephen and Virginia Mason ginger@seajay.org

Reporting from Sea Jay

W

hen cruising you have to remain flexible or be forever fighting the elements. That was the case for us as we sat in Ketchikan over a week waiting for gale-force winds and rain produced by a stationary low to go away. NOAA's forecast gave us no window of opportunity long enough to pursue our planned-for destination, the west coast of Prince of Wales Island (referred to as POW by the locals). As soon as the low dissipated two days later a new one was predicted to form so we got out of town fast and headed inland, back to the Behm Canal, a place we had enjoyed last year. This time we experienced a different group of anchorages.

Naha Bay is one of the first bays north of Ketchikan and attached to it is a fresh water lake…actually three lakes but we only walked along the trail of the first lake. The four to six foot drop where Roosevelt Lagoon empties into Naha Bay is rapids at low tide but at high tide you can enter the lake to enjoy the quiet surroundings. The trail around the lake is a mixture of hard gravel, board walk and primitive trail. Steve found a patch of blueberries and picked enough to make a lovely sauce for pancakes. They were too tart to eat alone. With a public dock to tie up to and easy access to the walking path this was a great stop. We unfortunately acquired a stow-away there but that's another story.

The Douglass' wrote only a short paragraph about Traitor Cove but on the recommendation of another cruiser we motored the seventeen miles further north up the Behm. At the upper end of the Cove is Margaret Bay and another public dock connected to a trail. This trail (originally a logging road) leads to the Margaret Bay Bear Observatory. (1.3 or 3/4 of a mile from the dock, depending on which sign you believe and the signs are within 100 feet of each other.) Anyway, it's a nice hike to a spectacular set of rapids on the Margaret River. The forest

Misty Fjords on Sea Jay service constructed an observation platform with camouflage screens containing observation holes, all ready for the Sockeye run. Unfortunately we were at least a week too early for any action.

This observation area is every bit as nice as Anan Bay which is further north and requires a permit. The well maintained trail from the road to the observation platform meanders through plush temperate rain forest. A lovely location that should not be overlooked.

By the time we reached Rodyard Bay and tied up at the forest service buoy in

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Photo by Ginger Souders-Mason

Punchbowl it started to rain. (The low pressure front was back in place.) We sat in our enclosed cockpit, ate our lunch then played a set of dominoes while float planes from Ketchikan landed to show off the immensity of the granite mountain side. Because passengers have to be back on board their cruise ships by late afternoon we knew this annoying buzzing would soon end. When the rains stopped we truly felt we were in the Misty Fiords.

(Misty Fiords National Marine Sanctuary) Enjoyable cruising can still continue even after disappointments.

Welcome New Members

Bill Wallace, Membership Committee flcloud@comcast.net

The SFYC welcomes Brian T. Ard as a Regular member. Brian is an Executive Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric Co., San Francisco. Brain grew up in Santa Cruz and has been on the water in sailboats and small power boats nearly all of his life. He regularly crews in the Friday night series with SFYC members. Brian has owned several small boats, including two Boston Whalers which he regularly lends to The SFYC Race Committee and Youth Sailing as support boats as needed. He is well known within The SFYC having participated in racing, cruising and Club events for over 10 years. He is proposed by Robert Schmidt and seconded by Ben Kilgore.

The SFYC welcomes Velda Demmert as a Regular member. Velda and her husband James live in Tiburon with their two children, Hudson (7) and Stella (6). Velda grew up in Gothenburg, Sweden and regularly sailed and power boated in the Swedish archipelago. She moved to the United States 14 years ago and now regularly sails with friends on San Francisco Bay. Velda and her husband have recently purchased a partnership in a power boat and look forward to actively cruising in the Bay and Delta areas. She also plans to actively participate in SFYC committees and activities, particularly volunteering for the Youth Sailing program, and involving her children in sailing and water activities. Velda is proposed by Alix Fagersten and seconded by Steve Stroub.

The SFYC welcomes Henry Jacobson as a Regular member. Henry and his wife, Robin, live in Belvedere with their son, Patrick (9). Henry grew up in Belvedere and continues to sail extensively on The Lagoon on FJ’s and Sunfish. When not on The Lagoon, Henry can be found sailing on The Bay aboard SFYC member boats. He looks forward to introducing his son to sailing through The SFYC Youth Sailing Program. Henry is proposed by Jeffrey Stein and seconded by S/C Tad Lacey.

The SFYC welcomes Brent Kasper as a Regular member. Brent is a CPA/Lawyer. He and his wife, Erika, live in Tiburon with their two sons, Jackson (11) and Nixon (1). Brent grew up in Oklahoma and, upon moving to California, developed a keen interest in sailing and the water. He owns a Farr 58 sailboat in partnership with his father. The boat is berthed in Sausalito and they look forward to racing her locally under The SFYC burgee.

Brent is sponsored by Ramelle Sholl and seconded by Charlie Oewel.

The SFYC welcomes Dudley W. Mendenhall as a Regular member. Dudley and his wife, Annie, live in Tiburon. They recently relocated from Southern California. They have two grown sons. Dudley has been an active recreational sailor for over 35 years, belonging to the Harbor Island Sailing Club in San Diego and the Modern Sailing Club in Sausalito. He holds ASA certifications in Keelboat Sailing, Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering and regularly sails out of Sausalito. He is proposed by Robert McLaughlin and seconded

by Richard Garman.

The SFYC welcomes Duane Yoslov as a Regular member. He is a Senior Vice President in the Telecommunications industry.

Duane and his wife, Sarah, live in Corte Madera with their three children, Caleb (11), Haley (9) and Colby (7). Duane actively races his Melges 24 Nothing Ventured and boasts 24 years of sailing and cruising experience. He and his wife also enjoy blue water and coastal cruising on their Cape Dory 330 including a three year cruising experience living aboard on the Sea of Cortez.

He also owns a Boston Whaler which often participates as a Safety Boat during SFYC Opti regattas. Their son, Caleb, is an active member of The SFYC Opti Traveling Sailing Team. Duane has travelled with Caleb representing The SFYC, competing in Europe, Florida, Southern California and the Gorge. Duane is proposed by Jeff Holder and Seconded by Chris Perkins.

jIn Memoriam i Dr. John J. Osborn Passed Away May, 2014 Regular Member Since 1957 Frederick R. Burrell Passed Away August, 2014 Regular Member Since 1955

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On The Horizon Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer / evelyne@sfyc.org

SFYC Speakers Series Jennifer Woodlief A Bolt from the Blue: The Epic True Story of Danger, Daring, and Heroism at 13,000 Feet Wednesday, September 10, 2014 6:30 p.m. ennifer Woodlief is a former reporter for Sports Illustrated and the author of three action adventure books – Ski to Die (which has been optioned

by Warner Bros.), A Wall of White, and A Bolt From the Blue. A graduate of Stanford University and the UCLA School of Law, she has prosecuted first-degree murder cases as a district attorney and worked as a case officer with a top secret clearance for the CIA. She lives with her husband and children in Belvedere, California.

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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 SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB LAND CRUISE Sunday, September 28, 2014 Last year, S.F.Y.C. Porsches, Ferraris, Jaguars, Bentleys, Thunderbirds, Corvettes, Pierce Arrows, Austin Healeys and Mercedes, flew custom S.F.Y.C. Land Cruise burgees on their antennas as they voyaged in fine fashion through the Marin countryside.

They will ride again this fall.

Crews will gather in the morning at the S.F.Y.C. parking lot, engage in car chatter, enjoy a simple breakfast and proceed for an hour or so to a magnificent luncheon.

The details are being settled.

Even now, R.S.V.P. to Ken and Carol Jesmore at kandcj@aol.com

The event is free for Members and their guests.

Members’ Meeting

Tuesday, October 7th 6:00 p.m.

Please plan to join the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Chairs for our Fall Members’ Meeting.

The agenda will include: An update and member input on the proposed Cove House Replacement (Regatta Center) Project.

A report on the Club’s On-The-Water Activities.

A Snapshot of Club’s Year-to-Date financials.

As always, these meetings are an excellent chance for members to provide valuable feedback to the Board.

The Bar will open after the meeting.

Venture into Neptune’s Palace at the Commodore’s Ball Saturday November 1, 2014 6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Neptune’s Feast 9:00 p.m. - Midnight Dancing to David Martin’s Party House Band Black Tie/Sequins R.S.V.P. to Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org

MEMBERS AND SPOUSES MOST WELCOME. Hope to see you there!

“Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, won’t you join the dance?”

Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, excerpt from “The Lobster Quadrille”

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The Seventh Annual Great San Francisco Schooner Race Saturday, September 6, 2014

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 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org

See the beautiful vessels at The SFYC Guest Docks September 5, 6 & 7 Celebration at The SFYC begins after the race at 1500 No Host BBQ – Live Music For more information, contact The SFYC Front Desk at415 435-9133 ext. 10

The SFYC Auxiliary Halloween Bash!

Saturday, October 25, 2014 5:30 p.m.

Frightening Games, Freaky Food, Costume Contest The Haunted House - 6-8 p.m.!

Wednesdays, October 8 & 15, 2014

Summertime

…a special time of year for friends and family to gather together.

Contact Natalie in Catering to plan your next event 415-789-5821 catering@sfyc.org

Join us if you DARE… $25.00 Big Ghost $12.50 Little Ghost - 3-12 years 2 years and younger Free All prices subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax

R.S.V.P. to Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org Cancellation policy in effect Co-Chairs: Carol Anderson and Cynthia Bernheim

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Sunday

Monday

September 2014

1

Labor Day BBQ Noon - 7 p.m.

7

14

Leukemia 21 BBQ Leukemia Cup Race: Bay

Club Closed 8

Club Closed

Club Closed

Land Cruise 28

Club Closed

Sunday

Monday

Cruise Out Tinsley

Fall Classic: 12 Knox

19

22

Club Closed

2

Wednesday

3

Thursday

Speaker Series Club Closed 9 Jennifer Woodlief10 “A Bolt from the Blue”

Club Closed

Club Closed

29

Melges 20 & 24 PCC: North Circle

Melges 20 NA 5 Champs: North Circle

15

Tuesday

16

17

Club Closed

5

11

12

18

19

23

24

30

Auxiliary 25 Fundraiser Luncheon Runway 2014

26

First Aid Course

26

October 2014

Tuesday

13

Club Closed

20

Wednesday

1

Thursday

14

21

15

Auxiliary Dream Boat Series

Weather for Mariners

22

2

9

16

23

Friday

Melges 20 3 NA Champs: North Circle

ISAF Sea Survival

Schooner BBQ

13

20

27

Melges 20 & 24 PCC: North Circle

Advanced or Basic Navigation

28

29

30

Saturday

Melges 20 4 NA Champs: North Circle

Cruise Out Tinsley Island

10

17

11

Fall Classic: Knox

Round the 18 Island Race: Cove/T.IS/SH; Club Race

Cruise Out Half Moon Bay ISAF Sea Survival

24

Auxiliary 25 Halloween Family Party

31

ISAF Sea Survival

Club Closed

27 Club Closed

Great 6 Schooner Race: Bay

Club Closed

SFYC Fall Training Week ISAF Sea Survival

Saturday

Leukemia Cup VIP Dinner

Auxiliary 8 7 Dream Club Closed 6 Boat Series Member Meeting: Saks Fashion 6 p.m.

Extravaganza Main Dining Rom at Saks Club Closed

4

Friday

Club Closed

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.