July-Aug 2014

Treasure Island Yacht Club, “JIBE”
Volume 49, Number 4
TIYC Organized 1966
Your Getaway in the Central San Francisco Bay
Commodore’s Update
Commodore:
Atta Pilram
Vice Commodore:
Steve Lane
Rear Commodore:
Bill Smith
Staff Commodore:
Russ Breed
Corporate Secretary:
George C. Knies
Treasurer:
Fred W. Gibson
Directors:
Jim Aberer,
Connie Van Putten
Malcom Johnston
MeeSun Boice
Appointed Officers
Recording Secretary:
Sharron Harper
Membership:
MeeSun Boice
Office Manager:
Russ Breed
Port Captains:
Don Alden &
Malcolm Johnston
Publications & Race Director:
George C. Knies
Webmaster:
Cior Wills
Safety Officer:
Russ Breed
PICYA Delegates:
Reg & Debrenia Smith
TIYC “JIBE”
Atta Pilram
For the last few months we have been planning to
implement some of the ideas that you have shared with us.
The two items on top of the list have been: ways to share
some of our sailing experiences and places visited with
others, and how to create more traction for our club.
After consulting with PICYA and visiting various clubs’ websites and Facebook
pages we finally decided to give it a try and publish our own Facebook site.
After we brought up the idea at one of the general meetings, our new member
Eduardo Park came forward and volunteered to put our initial Facebook page
together. Eduardo is a marketing and communication manager at Levi Strauss in
San Francisco.
Facebook and similar social networking sites are evolving communication tools.
They are becoming ubiquitous and as common as email in helping us to get in
touch with other likeminded people. Like many new ideas, this is definitely a
work in progress. I am sure there will be issues that collectively we need to
address in order to make it an efficient tool that fits our needs. So, please visit
our Treasure Island Yacht Club Facebook page and give us your “like”. While
you are there please view pictures from the latest events at the club and review
some of the posted pictures and video by other visiting clubs during their
cruising in such as Encinal Yacht Club to TIYC. Happy boating and make sure
to post your pictures and videos on our new Facebook page.
PLEASE USE "BCC" instead of "TO" for email to [email protected]
Just as a heads up: In order to eliminate a broadcast of a replied message to
everyone else please put [email protected] in "BCC" rather than "TO", and
put your email address in "TO". That way, a reply is only sent to you and not to
everybody else.
Thanks,
Atta
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Vice Commodore’s Message
Steve Lane
TIYC freinds:
Wow – Another great turn out for our June 28, 2014 – Epic meal and new
members meeting. Most excellent meal and time.
Also want to thank members for great response to both our re-scheduled
Alameda Yacht Club sail in on June 7, 2014 and the surprise sail in by the
Peninsula Yacht Club on June 14, 2014. They had planned to go to the Tiburon YC but were blocked by a
large boat stuck in the channel- so they called us and asked if we could save their event. Once again we
were the go to club. TIYC members came through, and we treated our guest to a great time.
So on to our Upcoming events at the Club:
July 4, 2014 Chili Cook Off – with Single Sailor Sail in -Hosted by Atta & Alice
July 5, 2014 – West Point Marina Regatta
August 9, 2014 – Spanish Dinner – Club Only
August 30/31, 2014 – Castaway Weekend – Hosted by Steve & Carol
Future biggies:
September 20/21, 2014 – SF International Dragon Boat Festival in Clipper Cove
September 26, 2014 – South Beach Yacht Club Sail in
October 4, 2014 – Richmond Yacht Club Sail in
October 11, 2014 – PIG ROAST and Fleet week (at TIYC request Blue Angels are returning)
October 25, 2014 – Yacht Club Protocol presented by the past Commodores (with dinner??)
Members please give a big thank you to the House Committee for their excellent work in de- junking the
storage shed and setting up the new office.
As a PS - We need some volunteers to help finish the club sailing dingy and get it back in the water.
All for now.
Respectfully,
Vice Commodore - Steve
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Rear Commodore’s Report
Bill Smith
Cruise Report:
The Memorial Day Cruise to Angel Island was a great success with plenty of
members old and new with their guests enjoying a bountiful barbeque and
buffet. The hand-crank Margarita Machine was a big hit. There was way too
much food, so we ate too much. Pix below.
TIYC Burgee at Ayala Cove Memorial Day Weekend
TIYC Members and guests at Angel Island
Ayala Cove Moorings
Future Activities:
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July 25 – Cruise out to South Beach YC & AT&T Park – Reg Smith Cruise Leader
(See details and attached flyer below)
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Aug 29 – Castaway Weekend – TIYC Cruise-in to TIYC – Cap’n Hook Cruise Leader
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Sep 12 – 26 – 2 Week Cruise to the Delta – Details Below
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This Jibe Cruise Details:
Cruise out to South Beach YC and SF Giants at AT&T/McCovey Cove
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July 25 – Afternoon cruise to South Beach YC to enjoy a 7pm Giants game in the stands for those who
can find tickets on Craigslist – it’s the Dodgers, so it’s been sold-out for quite a while. Scalpers will be
everywhere….and they’ll sell cheap by second inning.
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July 26 – Game time is 6pm, Cap’n Hook invites you to hang in McCovey Cove and watch the
JumboTron from the water. Let’s raft-up and have a BBQ on the water.
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July 27 – Haven’t had enough? There’s another Dodgers at Giants game at 5pm. Who knows, maybe
Cap’n Hook will show-up again, or maybe an evening cruise back to TI, maybe both!
Castaway Weekend – Labor Day on the Bay
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August 29 – This is the day that construction on the New Bay Bridge has traditionally closed the bridge
and marooned the TI community – and it’s fun! This year, it’s a toss-up as to whether the bridge will close
for the weekend, but it’s likely. Come to TI by boat, and you can always take the 108 to the City and do
an Urban Hike, or just sit on the hook in Clipper Cove.
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September 12 – 26 – THE BIG CRUISE TO THE DELTA – Full Schedule
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Sep 12 – Friday – Morning cruise for slow boats to a reasonable ½ way point – Martinez Marina.
Faster boats are welcome at our Saturday destination on Friday.
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Sep 13 – Saturday – Cruise to Sportsman’s Yacht Club in Antioch – Dinner $15pp
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Sep 14 – Sunday – Cruise to Outrigger Marina – a place to park for the week.
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Sep 20 – Saturday – Cruise to Tiki Lagun for a week of fun near Stockton
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Sep 26 – Friday – Return to TI for a 3 club cruise in on the 27 .
The Skinny
Initially, this was to be a three weekend cruise, but TIYC has three clubs cruising-in on Saturday
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September 27 , so some of us will be parking the boat at a half-way point so we can be back at the club
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on the 27 and return to our boats to complete the trip on the 28 . Alternatively, we can arrange longterm accommodations almost anywhere in the Delta. So, now that we have the overall time period in
mind, here are the destinations:
Martinez Marina – This is an Almar Marina, so it’s free for TI Marina tenants, and while that was part of
the motivation, the town of Martinez is a great place to roam around in. We should arrive plenty early
enough to pick a nice pub or restaurant within easy walking distance. Plenty of shops in case you’ve
forgotten something. Black Top accessible, we can arrange overnight parking for cars or RVs in the
marina parking lot. Tent camping is not available.
Sportsman’s Yacht Club – We’re going here because I love the place. It’s a very active club in a
vintage rail ferry that’s been upgraded with staterooms, stained glass, a vintage bar from a steamboat,
and grounds that you’ll envy. RVs are first-come-f-s, so if you’re RVing let me check on availability. The
lawn area may be available for tent camping.
Depending upon how many faces we have for them to feed, they may have food service for us at around
$15pp, or they may offer their BBQ area on the lawn. We need to have a boat count for their port captain
about a week in advance, so please call me. Nearby, but more than walking distance, you’ll find….
civilization.
Oh well. (About 50 minutes from TI by car.)
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Outrigger Marina – This is my home marina in the Delta, and while it’s not elegant, it is “vintage” and has
the feel of a marina resort out of the 1950s. It’s a special experience. Facilities include a large meadow
for RVs and tents, so even if you’re not boating, come out and spend some time. The summer crew will
be gone, so the big deck, tables, and guest docks will be available to us for meals and prep. For our
boats, we can roost out in the “deep end” at the far south of the marina where there is currently space for
about nine sailboats. Power craft can be accommodated in the sheds. Each dock has at least one
liveaboard, and these guys are great, making this one of the safest marinas in the delta. You and your
boats will be safe whether you chose to go back to the real world for a few days of work or stay in the
delta and enjoy being on “yacht time.” For those not going back to the civilization for the week, try a day
cruise to Rio Vista (don’t miss Foster’s Bighorn), Viera’s Resort with Busaba, a special Thai restaurant,
and Isleton for Rogelio’s or Peter’s Steak House. (About 1 hour from TI)
Tiki Lagun – This place is legendary. One of the stops on Latitude 38’s Delta Doo Dah, there’s nothing
you need that you can’t find at Tiki Lagun. Well maybe that’s not completely accurate, but it’s not far off.
We’ll be here for our second full week, where we will day trip to Windmill Cove. Like all the places on this
cruise, Tiki Lagun is black top accessible and RV friendly. Camping is also an option. The guest dock is
about 100 yards long, so space will not be a problem, and because the marina is fully staffed 24/7, you
can safely leave your boat and return to work. We’ll have to cut our weekend short in order to participate
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in a 3 YC Cruise-In to TIYC on Saturday the 27 , so perhaps on Friday we can make it to a half-way
point, return to the club on Saturday, and complete the return trip on Sunday. (About 1.5 hours from TI by
car).
Costs – Both Outrigger and Tiki Lagun will charge $10 per boat per night – which is really cheap, so
hooray. Sportsman’s YC accepts donations for the never-ending work that their club needs. You’ll see
what I mean. You can afford $20, maybe more.
RV dry camping at Outrigger is $20/night, $25/night at Tiki Lagun. Tent camping is free at Outrigger, and
$20 at Tiki Lagun. RV/Camping at Sportsmans is by donation if available. Outrigger has a launch ramp
nearby at Brannan Island for free if you use my annual card, Tiki Lagun’s launch fee is $7.
Travel Planning – We will have a better time if we can get around. Let’s make sure we plan a few cars
to shadow us along the way. Alternatively, we can drop an extra car at our destinations in advance.
Over and Out,
William Smith
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A Note from the Chair of Membership
Committee:
MeeSun Boice
Welcome our newest members:
Jon & Julia Mohn, sailing “Double Eagle” out of the Treasure Island Marina, sponsored by Don Mibach &
Reg Smith
Bill & Sue Cole, sailing “Double Eagle” out of the Treasure Island Marina, sponsored by Will Smith &
MeeSun Boice
Parke Ulrich, looking to get out on the water (crew), sponsored by MeeSun Boice & Atta Pilram
Parke joined us on the Westpoint Regatta Race Committee on July 5th.
July 4th Chili Cook Off
Alice Pilram
Once again, we had an amazing array of chilies (and their
inventors) at our annual 4th of July Chili Cook Off! We had over
40 people in attendance and at least 12 pots of chili-I think I lost
count of people and pots at that point!! Everyone had a great time.
Our third place winner was Joanna Nevesny with her vegetarian
chili, second place honors went to Connie Van Putten with her
Bison chili and first place went to our newest member Parke Ulrich
with his Steak and Black Bean chili with pickled jalapenos and lime
cream. A big thanks to everyone who turned out to cook, eat, tend
bar, set up, clean up, bring friends and enjoy the day at TIYC!! A
fabulous time was had by all, followed by our usual colored fog
fireworks display. Make plans to be there once again on July 4,
2015 and start looking for interesting chili recipes! It’s never too
late to plan ahead!!
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And the winners are….
Recipe Of The Month
Here is a great recipe for Caramel Cheesecake Flan. I have made this several times for special
occasions. It can be made lower calorie by substituting fat-free condensed milk, evaporated milk and fat
free cream cheese. You can also use fat free milk. Thanks, Alice
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
7 egg yolks
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
3/4 cup milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
Preparation
1. Cook 1 cup sugar in a 9-inch round cake pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until
sugar melts and turns golden brown. Remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. (Sugar will harden.)
2. Meanwhile, whisk together egg yolks and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Process egg whites, cream cheese, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a blender until smooth. Add 2 cups
egg yolk mixture, and process until smooth. Stir egg white mixture into remaining egg yolk mixture until
blended. Pour custard over caramelized sugar in pan.
4. Place cake pan in a large shallow pan. Add hot water to large pan to depth of one-third up sides of
cake pan.
5. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted into center of flan comes out clean. Remove
pan from water; cool completely on a wire rack (about 2 hours). Cover and chill 4 hours to 2 days.
6. Run a knife around edge of flan to loosen; invert onto a serving plate. (Once inverted, the flan will take
about 30 seconds to slip from the pan. Be sure to use a serving plate with a lip to catch the extra caramel
sauce.)
TREASURE ISLAND YACHT CLUB SHIPS STORE
If you have not been to the club recently you may not know the Ships Store has been stocked with a
number of new items. We now men’s and women’s polo shirts; jackets; zip front sweatshirts; fleece
vests; ball caps; “out back” hats; tote bags; and blankets. We are also stocking some sunscreen, and
bug repellent products, for you convenience. I do not have pictures for you at this time, but let me give
you a description of some of the exciting new items.
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The men’s polo shirts come in white and navy blue. The white ones have navy and khaki trim on the
collar and short sleeves; and the navy ones have khaki and white trim. The women’s polo shirts are cut
for women and have a “V” neck, instead of the buttons like the men’s have. There is navy and khaki trim
on the collars and short sleeves. I only have white right now, but will be getting nave blue in my next
order.
We have two styles of jackets, in both men’s and women’s sizes. Both jackets are the nylon
windbreakers type, with a fleece lining. One is a royal blue, with no hood. The other style is “snorkel
blue” and black, with a zip off hood.
The zip front sweatshirts are hooded, and come in white and navy. Right now we just have the men’s
sizes, but some of the ladies are buying the shirts too.
The fleece vests come in men’s and women’s sizes and are available in navy blue.
We now have regular, adjustable, ball caps in navy, white and golden yellow. We also have a “soft”,
adjustable, two tone cap. The colors are khaki and denim; khaki and gray; and khaki and maroon (light).
In addition to the ball caps we now have the “outback” style brimmed hat. It is canvas colored with navy
trim. This has been a popular item and I am already on the second order.
Something a little different are the canvas tote bags. These come in canvas, with a navy trim, and are
suitable for carrying things to and from the boat, or hauling groceries from the store. I have also stocked
one navy fleece blanket, which rolls up, with securing straps. If you like it I will get more.
All the items have the club burgee and Treasure Island Yacht Club embroidered on them. I have most
sizes. However, if I do not have your size I can order it.
Come and see all these great items at your earliest convenience. (See the last page of the JIBE for our
Store Rack.) If you do not know where the key to the store cabinet is kept, you will need to call a
member of the board. If you decide to purchase an item, the prices are marked on the items. There are
“Ships Store” envelopes in the display case, located next to the office. Put the type of item; size; color;
and “product number” (on the price tag); and your name; on the front of the envelope. If you use cash, or
a check, place the check in the envelope. It you want to be billed, mark the box. Once you have
completed your transaction put the envelope in the slot in the office door.
Have fun shopping.
Connie Van Putten, Haberdasher
For the Good of Yachting
● After many years of dedicated service, George Knies has indicated that the time has come for him to
hand off duties that he has had for many years. (See the following tribute on page 10)
John Harrison has agreed to take on the duties of Corporate Secretary and that transition is in progress.
TIYC is looking for someone to take on the job of editor / publisher for our newsletter, the JIBE.
● Fred W. Gibson has indicated that he will be stepping down as Treasurer at the end of our fiscal year
(which is September 30, 2014). The officers are currently looking for his replacement.
If you would be interested to know more about either the JIBE Editor or Treasurer position contact one
of the Bridge & Board members or come to the next Board Meeting.
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THE “BUCKET LIST”
Glacier Bay, Alaska
Jan Johnston
One of the great conveniences about bareboat chartering is that one can choose a local vessel suited to
the destination, rather than adapt one’s own. We chartered a 33ft. fishing trawler from Juneau for our
family crew of five for 8 days to visit the National Park of Glacier Bay. The vessel could handle inclement
weather and was sufficiently reliable, economical and comfortable to navigate the 150 mile labyrinth of
waterways formed by glacial terrain.
After the first two days of low clouds and misty rain, we ran into the only patch of rough weather on the
trip through Icy Straits, which serves as entrance to the park at Bartlett Cove. High SW winds and a runout tide conspired to create choppy, confused following seas that threatened to broach the boat unless a
determined skipper kept it pointed en route. Fortunately, the next day the weather cleared, the sun
emerged and winds dropped such that, for the rest of our trip, the inland waters looked like undulating
silken mirrors, reflecting a brilliant wilderness of thickly wooded islands/peninsulas, majestic snow-capped
mountains and dramatic white cloud formations.
We traveled with another boat, skippered by a good friend and his family, all talented fishermen, who kept
both boats supplied with halibut (mostly 2-4lb in size except on our final day they hauled in a monster that
weighed over 200 lbs!) During the daylight hours (which extends from 3am through 11pm in June) we
were treated to some great displays of wildlife on water and on shore: pods of humpback wales and
Orcas broached around our boats; and we passed by colonies of otters, seals, and flocks of nesting birds;
most oblivious to, some suddenly alarmed by our presence. Wild-eyed American eagles watched us
suspiciously from their tree perches. Black bears lumbered out of a thickly wooded area onto the beach
while we sat in a nearby anchorage. Each night we would raft the two boats together, throw out the crab
and shrimp pots, and cook up a storm from a bountiful supply of seafood with seasonings and other tasty
supplies from the ships’ stores. Our evening cocktails were made with 10,000 year old ice chipped off
nearby floating icebergs!
The last 50 miles took us into all glacial terrain, where mountain peaks rose 15,000 ft. above sea level
and the milky soft green water plunged to depths of 2,000-4,000 ft. below. It was here, at the head of the
Sounds that the largest glaciers spilled into the Bay. We anchored in the protected bay of the Reed
Glacier, a magnificent sight in the long twilight with a ghostly moon eclipsing above its peaks. The front of
the melting glacier rising 200ft. above the water was made up of huge shattered shards of blue ice that
groaned and cracked all night as it crept forward. Every so often the face of the glacier would carve off
with a crack and corresponding thunderous roar, causing a large wake and depositing more fragments
(icebergs) floating in the sea around us. The Johns Hopkins, Margarie and Great Pacific glaciers were
more than awe-inspiring. As we drifted in our boats within close distances, it was almost frightening to
imagine how cruel and inhospitable the elements were. The glaciers and mountains above cannot be
traversed by land. Tourist ships dare not venture too close in the icy waters. The only way to visit this
vast primal scene is by small boat, seaplane or helicopter and even then one is at risk!
Our advice? Charter the right boat; travel with a buddy boat, watch the tides and winds in the narrow
passages, and hurry to see this magnificent place before global warming entirely destroys it!
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Tribute
to
George and Ann Knies
For the members of Treasure Island Yacht Club who have joined in the past few years, and
for those who do not know George and Ann Knies well, I want to share with you a few fond
memories of these two TIYC members that I know you will want to hear more about (and honor
for their spectacular service to our Club) in the future.
Debrenia and I first met George and Ann at a TIYC Open House ten years ago, in July or
August of 2003. Debrenia said that she felt like we were at a sorority rush – neither one of us
were fraternity or sorority members – but it was George and Ann who set our hearts at ease
with their welcoming spirit and nautical acumen.
When we first met George and Ann, Ann was the Membership Chair. Knowing what our
current Membership Chair, Mee Sun Boice has been going through (and Lynette Breed before
her), I can only imagine the apprehension Ann may have felt when she presented our
application for membership! But Ann charged forward and the membership of TIYC has been
most welcoming and inclusive; we were accepted as members and have enjoyed the
camaraderie and good cheer that pervades the clubhouse.
We both are honored to stand among such amazing individuals, and are truly grateful to Ann
for sheparding our membership application safely through the process.
We thank George and Ann for their wonderful spirit and selfless commitment to TIYC. We
also thank the many members of TIYC who have helped make our stay aboard Native Sun and
now Marie at Treasure Isle Marina, comfortable and enjoyable.
Needless to say, the past 11 years as members of TIYC have been more than a blessing for
us. We have met new dear friends, learned about nautical etiquette and grown to have a
healthy respect for the Navy and its traditions. (As an Army brat, this has come after much quiet
reflection!)
Some people don’t know that George was a Navy fighter pilot and served our country with
distinction. As my father was a veteran (he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery), I
appreciate and honor his character and sense of duty and country.
I feel honored to have been able to view scrap books of his service, and wanted to note that
in the pictures I saw, Ann doesn’t look like she has gained a pound in the years that have
passed – at least in the pictures I saw of her before George proposed.
It was George who asked me to serve as PICYA representative from TIYC, a task I still enjoy
today. I would encourage any member interested in serving as a delegate to talk to us. (There
is a delegate position currently open.) It’s true that the once a month commitment to visit a
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yacht club in northern California might seem like a bit much, but I assure you that meeting and
getting to know boaters from the Bay and Delta is a worthy and informative experience.
George is an attorney who served the bar well. I served as Pacific Inter-club Yacht
Association Commodore in 2010, representing over 108 yacht clubs in northern California.
George managed to save me from an involved political struggle that could have been time
consuming and costly, for which I can never fully repay him.
George and Ann have been exceptional members of our club, and Debrenia and I
wanted you to know how much their friendship has opened our hearts and minds to new
possibilities. We are honored and proud to know them not only as members, but also as
personal friends.
Sincerely,
Reg Smith
Staff Commodore, TIYC (2007)
George & Ann receiving the Poseidon Award
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A Word About Safety
Russ Breed
(From BoatUS with Permission)
Photo Caption: Innocent enough? But is there electricity in the water? Boaters and parents need to know
about Electric Shock Drowning, and what to do to save a life. (credit: Brian Fitzgerald)
Is it Drowning, or Electric Shock Drowning?
What You Need to Know to Help Save a Life
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 21, 2014 – While standing at the end of your boat dock, you see a person
struggling in the water. Do you recognize that the person is drowning, or is something else going on? And
what should you do? Doing the right thing could help save someone else's life, and might keep you from
losing yours.
Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) occurs when faulty dock or boat wiring causes electricity (alternating
current or “AC” power) to enter fresh water and pass through a swimmer. The swimmer does not need to
be touching the bottom, a boat or dock structure, and even minute amounts of electricity can be
incapacitating. As more light is shed on this danger, it is likely that some ESD fatalities have been
misidentified as drowning, preventing awareness of this summertime boating danger. The risk of ESD is
greatest in fresh or brackish waters, so some areas such as estuaries or rivers may only be in the danger
zone after heavy rains. In saltwater, electrical current takes the path of least resistance, bypassing
swimmers.
Unlike a drowning swimmer, who typically can’t yell out for help because their mouth is mostly
underwater, an ESD victim is often confused about what is happening to them, may be able to shout, and
will feel numbness, tingling, pain and paralysis. A drowning victim often looks “playful”, moving their arms
in a ladder climbing fashion, while an Electric Shock Drowning victim looks “distressed” and may simply
roll onto their back – if wearing a life jacket - or roll face down into the water, totally unresponsive.
A typical drowning can take as up to a minute for an adult or just 20 seconds for a child, with the victim’s
arms moving in a climbing-a-ladder type motion, taking quick gulps of air, with the mouth below the water
much of the time. ESD victims can be instantly paralyzed and not move at all.
So what do you need to do for both cases? Don’t jump in the water – call 911, and follow the “Reach,
throw, row, but don’t go” mantra. Only a professional lifeguard has the training to handle a drowning
victim. Far too often, news reports show well intentioned rescuers increase the fatality count. If the
problem is ESD – which may not be abundantly clear – going in the water could kill you.
Whether the person is drowning or suffering from ESD, use an oar, boathook or throw a floatation device,
or get into a boat and try to reach the person from there. Do everything you can – tossing a line, throwing
life jackets, grabbing a nearby dinghy – but don’t go into the water yourself. Once you have retrieved the
person, start CPR if there is no pulse. Automated Electrical Defibrillators are also becoming more
common – just make sure the victim’s chest is dry.
For more information, parents, dock owners, boaters, and marina and boat club operators can go to the
Boat Owners Association of The United States’ Electric Shock Drowning Resource Center at
www.BoatUS.com/seaworthy/ESD.
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Do you know your Knots?
Can you name these knots?
Knot #2
Knot #1
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925-984-0341
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Bill Smith
510-589-7410
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Farnsworth, Matt
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Gibson, Fred C
Gibson, Fred W
Brewer, Kent & Nancy
Busby, Dave
Smith, Bill & Cynthia
D'Aura, Joe & Connie
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Westpoint Marina Regatta
Spanish Dinner
Castaway Weekend
Dragon Boat Festival (20-21)
Dos Rios Cruising Club
Goswick, Bill & Karen
Graham, Mary
Harper, Sharron
Harrison, John
Richmond YC Cruise-In
Fleet Week – Pig Roast
Harte, Christy
Himes, Barb & Randy
Holden, Rich & Mary
Johnston, Mal & Jan
Lane, Steve & Carol
Work Party
Lugert, Jerry
McBride, John & Erica
Mibach, Don & Cathy
Navarro, Mia
Holiday Club Decoration
OYC Women’s Cruise-In
Annual Meeting
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Coming Events
Date
July 25
July 26
July 26
July 27
Aug 2
Aug 9
Aug 9
Aug 11
Aug 30-31
Sept 12 – 26
Sept 13
Sept 15
Sept 20 / 21
Sept 20 / 21
Sept 26
Sept 27 / 28
Oct 4
Oct 4
Oct 11
Oct 13
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 1
Nov 10
Nov 15
Dec 6
Dec 15
Dec 31
Jan 1
Event
Cruise to So Beach for Giants Game – 7:15pm
PICYA Mini-Conf (8:30 – 12:30) + ABC Certification
(Elkhorn YC, Moss Landing)
Giants Game – 6:05pm (3:00 pm Late Lunch or early dinner at So Beach YC)
Giants Game – 5:07pm
Member Rental – VanPutten
InterClub Race #5
Spanish Dinner
Bridge & Board Meeting 7:00pm
Castaway Weekend
Delta Cruise
InterClub Race #6
Bridge & Board Meeting 7:00pm
Womens’ Sailing Seminar, IYC
SF Dragon Boat Festival
So Beach Cruise-In
Dos Rios YC Cruise-In
Richmond YC Cruise-In
Celestial Navigation (After Dinner presentation – Reg)
Pig Roast for Fleet Week
Bridge & Board Meeting 7:00pm
PICYA Management Conf (@ Richmond YC)
Dinner & presentation on Yacht Club Protocols
Fall Work Party
Bridge & Board Meeting 7:00pm
Annual Meeting & Change Of Watch (COW)
Holiday Club Decorating Party
Bridge & Board Meeting 7:00pm
New Years Eve Party
Around the Islands Cruise
Do you know your Knots?
And the answers are!
Bowline
Sheet Bend
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Cruise Notes
South Beach Harbor (Latitude 37’ 46.9” N –
Longitude 122’ 23.2’W)
July 25th-Sunday, July 27th
These are the tides for tide stations Yerba Buena and Potrero Point:
Yerba Buena:
Jul 25 6:03, -0.21 13:01, 5.16
Jul 26 6:36, -0.19 13:35, 5.24
Jul 27 7:05, -0.10 14:05, 5.30
Potrero:
Jul 25 6:16, -0.22 13:11, 5.35
Jul 26 6:48, -0.16 13:44, 5.42
Jul 27 7:17, 0.01 14:14, 5.48
17:43, 2.76 23:42, 6.48
18:23, 2.70 00:19, 6.36
19:02, 2.63 00:55, 6.19
17:52, 3.01 23:50, 6.61
18:33, 2.95 00:27, 6.50
19:11, 2.89 01:03, 6.34
The games occur during the relatively high "low tides" during the period. Except for early morning,
the Cove is clear for sailing. (Thanks Will!)
We hope to meet at South Beach Yacht Club for Late Lunch/Early Dinner at
3:00pm before the game on Saturday, July 26th.
Phone Numbers:
Reg Smith: (415) 902-6147
South Beach Yacht Club: (415) 495-2295
Marina: 415-495-4911, Reservations: SouthBeachHarbor.com
Giants Games: Friday 7:15 pm, Saturday 6:05 pm, Sunday 5:07 pm
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From the Ship’s Store rack
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