THE Spring 2015 - Balboa Yacht Club
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THE Spring 2015 - Balboa Yacht Club
THE Spring 2015 In this Issue From the Editor........................................................................ 2 Eight Bells................................................................................ 2 From the Bridge....................................................................... 3 General Manager’s Report....................................................... 4 New Members.......................................................................... 4 Port Captain’s Report............................................................... 5 Fleet Captain’s Report.............................................................. 6 Angler Fleet Report.................................................................. 7 Whites – Mayor’s Report......................................................... 8 Whites – Opening Day............................................................. 9 From the Galley....................................................................... 9 Governor’s Cup – Update...................................................... 10 Governor’s Cup – Sponsorship Buyer’s Guide...................... 11 Racing – Team Race Invitational .......................................... 12 Racing – The Doug Mills Perpetual....................................... 13 Racing – Harry Wood Regatta............................................... 14 Cruise Fleet – Predicted Log Race......................................... 15 Racing – Super Sabots/Midwinters........................................ 15 Racing – Laser Fleet.............................................................. 15 Women’s Sailing Clinic......................................................... 16 Juniors – Junior Sailing Director Report............................... 16 J Flags – Chili Cook-Off........................................................ 17 Commodore’s Cruise............................................................. 17 Thursday Night Programs...................................................... 18 BYC Heritage – (new feature)............................................... 18 Cruise Fleet – Belmont to Long Beach.................................. 19 Cruise Fleet – 2015 Calendar................................................. 19 Stag Cruise............................................................................. 20 Wooden Boat Festival............................................................ 20 Branding and Communication............................................... 21 Ship’s Locker......................................................................... 21 Catalina Island – The Conservancy Ball...........................22-23 Long Range Committee......................................................... 24 Dash of Salt............................................................................ 25 Cruising Companions............................................................ 25 Short Tacks............................................................................. 26 Bulletin Board........................................................................ 26 THE “A Pound of Pluck is Worth a Ton of Luck” 1801 Bayside Drive • Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Phone: (949) 673-3515 • Fax: (949) 673-8937 www.balboayachtclub.com and [email protected] BYC Radio Station - WHW 835 Channel 69 Latitude Longitude 2 15” North 59” West I must have a spring in my step, thanks to the gorgeous Southern California weather and the Balboa Yacht Club activities in which I proudly partook since my last update. Yes, I rented everything imaginable, the Duffy, Balboa Watt Club, for two hours with 9 other ladies as Ray stood back as Assistant Dockmaster on a beautiful Monday afternoon and guarded the main docks while I practiced turns in forward and reverse. When I showed up two weeks later, again on a Monday purposefully so other members weren’t present to watch me plunge onto a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) for the first time, Ray again helped launch two paddleboards for me and my sixty-six year old friend to take off from the docks. (Yes, I said sixty-six suggesting that you too, can paddleboard). And finally, my first ever Harbor 20 sailing lesson at the Women’s Sailing Clinic in early March. What a blast. I’m a power boater, prone to seasickness and convinced that I’d never sail. Well, I’m here to say, “Each was worth every penny”. Thanks to BYC, I accomplished some goals that I can say must have been on my bucket list. Ahoy Mates. With Opening Day at Corona del Mar and ObSeussed at Whites Cove around the corner, BeerCans and the BYC Junior Summer Program will be here before you know it. In between, BYC will have cruises, fishing tournaments, sailboat racing regattas, along with the renovation completion of the kitchen entry. Until next time! Commodore Gary Davidson Vice Commodore Douglas West Rear Commodore Tom Mooers Chief Financial Officer Jim Young Fleet Captain Molly Lynch Port Captain Tim Cannon Secretary Denise Petersen Judge Advocate Roger Grable Fleet Surgeon Dr. Bret Powers on the Cover: BYC Team Racing Invitational © photo by Tom Walker 36’ 52’ From the Editor, Deidre Bird Officers and Directors of B a l b o a Ya c h t C l u b Directors Bill Bloomberg, Mark Hunter, Brett Hemphill, Paul Loubet, Eric Bozza, Michael Brooks 33 117 Member Name Jean Wilson balboa yacht club Eight Bells Passed March 24, 2015 Member Since 1950 FROM THE BRIDGE News from the R/C by Rear Commodore Tom Mooers A s my first “Letter from the Bridge”... thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Rear Commodore. Representing BYC, with such great members and excellent staff is an honor and a privilege. As a member since 1997, Nancy and I had apparently only scratched the surface of getting to know many of you, and we have enjoyed meeting and working with so many new faces. We truly admire the level of commitment from all of our volunteers. Speaking of volunteers, with summer sailing and cruising right around the corner and both our CDM Opening Day and Whites Opening Day this month, those volunteers have been working overtime. Our Anglers have the “In The Bay” fishing tournament, our cruise fleet is going to Long Beach and we have the Second Annual Wooden Boat Festival which should be another big success. Hopefully, the rest of us are cleaning out our boats and storage lockers, identifying donations for the annual “Bilge Bazaar”, the proceeds of which go to support our Junior Sailing Program. Summer is shaping up to be another fun season. Don’t let it go by without getting on the water. Our Club-owned fleet of boats available for rent has expanded. Through recent donations and a purchase, our fleet now includes two Harbor 20’s, a Duffy electric boat, several Stand Up Paddle Boards, and we are working on outfitting a couple of donated Sabots and Lasers. Once you have been checked out on the boats, you’re ready to go, whether for a harbor cruise, racing or sailing lessons, just check with the Dockmaster for details and enjoy. We also have some great spectator events that you won’t want to miss. This year’s U.S. Sailing Jr. Match Race Championship is competing for the Rose Cup; they will be sailing the Gov Cup 21 boats. The top three positions will qualify for the Governor’s Cup, BYC’s world renowned event, held in July. Whether you are part of the sailing, angling or cruising fleet, you can take pride in knowing that BYC is highly thought of by other top ranked clubs around the world for its handling of the Governor’s Cup. This year’s event provides activities on shore and off, so be sure to check it out and just maybe when you are watching future America’s Cup sailors race, you can say, “I knew them back when.” Finally, our effort in preserving and sharing our Club’s heritage is making progress. We have formed a working group of members who can help us develop and understand the details of our history and help us organize and develop ideas on how to share that information. Of course, we are The Talewind - spring 2015 accepting volunteers who want to do both, but the pay is the same either way. Please let me know if you or someone you know could be of help. May you have a safe and enjoyable 2015 on and around the water. Anchors aweigh! 3 General Manager’s report Change…Continuing To Improve! by General Manager David Robinson W ith both Opening Days staring us right in the face (19 days until CdM Opening Day, as of this writing), I am excited to announce some personnel changes at your club. Webster’s defines change as “(verb) to give a different position, course or direction…” Although some folks are petrified of change, I look at it in a positive spirit, parallel to the definition of good ole’ Mr. Webster. Our changes will result in a different direction (with the goal of course, for the better). First, I am pleased to announce the promotion of Israel Castell to Food and Beverage Director (from Banquet Manager). Israel (affectionately referred to as “Izzie”) has been in the hospitality business since 1999, and grew up in a family-run restaurant environment. Israel moved to the US at 15 years old, graduating Loara High School, and attended Orange Coast College studying Nutrition Science and Human Anatomy. He lives in beautiful Old Town Tustin and is always working on creative and innovative ways to improve the Department. Before taking over the Banquet Manager role, Israel was the Day Dining Room Manager. His new role will include overseeing all operations of the kitchen, Burgee Bar and Bayview Room, while continuing to plan private parties for members and their guests. Please join me in congratulating Izzie on his latest career move! Our other change is the hiring of our new Executive Chef Joseph Flores. Chef Joseph comes to us with 28 years of culinary experience, with the last 12 years as Executive Chef of Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier. His passion for good food and wine has made Joseph the chef he is today. Just having celebrated 21 years of marriage to his wife Pat, they also have a 20-year old daughter attending UC Santa Barbara. The Flores family live in Huntington Beach and Chef Joseph is thrilled to Chef Joseph build new relationships, creating new and exciting menus, and immersing himself in the rich history and tradition of BYC. Be sure to introduce yourself to Chef Joseph, welcoming him to our Club! These changes came in time to continue the preparation of our busiest time of the year, which “officially” commences with Opening Day (Saturday, May 9). Other changes that took place was the repair and redecking of both the Sabot Dock and Dinghy Ramp, the renovation of the kitchen entry of the Club; and the rebuilding of the wall along Bayside Drive at the South Parking Lot. These last two projects should be complete by Opening Day. Again, more change for the good! Out at Whites Cove, your Opening Day committee is working hard to put on a great “Ob-Seussed With Whites Cove” Opening Day on Memorial Day weekend (May 22 – 25). Without the convenience of the pier this year, they have been working hard to come up with creative ways for folks to get ashore (other than the old fashioned “beaching”, which was common practice for BYC members before we had use of the pier). Look for more information and suggestions as we get closer to the green eggs and ham (Sam-I-am)! Speaking of Whites Cove, the first work weekend was a tremendous success, with over 40 members going over to paint anything that wasn’t standing still, installing fresh palm fronds to the palapas. Thanks to Rob and Cindy Tyler and their carpenter apprentices (the Jacquelin’s), who finished installing the cabinet doors on the bar (something greatly appreciated by club staff). The following work weekend of April 17 will have passed by the time this publishes but Mayor Bill Powers appreciates your hard work rewarding all in attendance with a Saturday lunch professionally and cheerfully prepared by you-know-who! Hold on to your hat…here we go! See you on the docks. Welcome Aboard - New Members Member Name Status Ashley Knox Flag Sponsors Shannon Green Dir. Paul Loubet Pierre Loubet Flag David Johnson Shannon Green Lex Nasser Jr. FlagChris Killian Dir. Brett Hemphill Danielle Seals Habedanck Jr. Flag 4 balboa yacht club S/C William Seals S/C Josh Walker Port Captain’s Report Sea Lion Invasion 2015 by Port Captain Tim Cannon, courtesy of Denise Petersen S photo this age by Denise Petersen pring 2015 looks to be another big year for sea lion stranding on local beaches and record numbers of sick sea lion rescues by local agencies. All BYC members who have boats in Newport Harbor should re-double their efforts to protect their boats from sea lion boarding. The problem exists on docks, in slips and on moorings. A quick shore boat trip around the harbor and mooring fields will tell you that there are a variety of methods to prevent sea lions from hauling out on low lying swim steps and docks. What is new this year is the heights to which the sea lions can jump to find a nice warm spot out of the water to rest on. Lately, especially in the double can mooring areas, sea lions have jumped five feet or more out of the water, under stainless steel railings and come to rest on the bow of unprotected boats. If you have a boat that has low lying side rails or large openings in the railing on your bow, regardless of the height, beware that sea lions may attempt to haul out on your boat. It is the responsibility of the boat owner to protect his/her boat from boardings and to clean up after an incident. The animals are attracted to the scent they leave, so make sure to do a thorough cleaning after an incident. It is against Federal law to harm these animals. The Talewind - spring 2015 Whether you rent or own, do not rely on your landlord, your fellow boat owners, the Harbor Patrol or your wash down service to alert you to a problem. Make plans to regularly visit your boat and make sure your defenses are strong and secure. Aggressive animals will move obstacles and crash through flimsy barricades to haul themselves out of the water. At BYC, we are a community of friends who share a love of the sea and boating. We also keep a protective eye out for each other and our property. If you see a boat being attacked by sea lions, please make an effort to contact the owner directly to inform them. We all get busy and pray that this never happens to our boat, but it DOES happen. If you SEE something, SAY something. It may be that the boat owner is out of town or has been ill and may not be aware of the problem. The longer the sea lions are allowed to inhabit a boat, the more likely it is that real damage will occur and the sea lions will keep coming back and be more aggressive at defending what they now think of as “their turf”. The animals are capable of jumping very high out of the water and get very comfortable. If you see something and can’t reach the owner, be sure to let the dock crew know so they can follow up with the boat owner. 5 Fleet captain’s Report Summer Yachting Begins! by Fleet Captain Molly Lynch W e have had some great regattas recently with congratulations going to the organizers of the BYC Team Race Invitational – Erik Berzins, Harry Wood Regatta-Lido 14 – Walter Johnson, Super Sabot Saturdays – Pinky Greene, 66 Series – Patrick Leber and Jeff Linden. Thanks to the chairs mentioned above and to ALL the volunteers who help make these regattas a huge success! We have a couple of big events in June and July respectively, the Rose Cup – chaired by Rob Vandervort and Governor’s Cup – Susan Kenney. We always need more help – no experience needed – you can get involved in any of the events by contacting the individual chairs or talk to or email Becky Lenhart at [email protected]. We also need RIBs for on-water umpires for these two regattas. If you are willing to loan 6 your boat for a weekend of regatta support, please let us know and we will make it worth your while! Our big boat racers have been active recently in the Cabo Race with 1st in PHRF won by Between the Sheets – Ross Pearlman (with Commodore Gary Davidson and Kerry Deaver onboard); also racing was Bolt – S/C Craig/Carson Reynolds, and Horizon – John Schulze. The Newport to Ensenada Race was sailed Between the Sheets with Kerry Deaver, Ross Pearlman and Commodore Gary Davidson balboa yacht club by Bolt, Horizon, Adios – Peter Bretschger, Foxsea – John Fox, It’s OK – Lew Berry/ Andy Rose/Tom Purcell, Linstar – John Schulze, Serendipity – Jonathan Mote, TKO – John Raymont, and Varuna – Chris Hemans. And in March’s NOOD Regatta, the Viper class was won by BYC race member Alex Steele, . The next long distance race is the Transpac Race (2,225 miles) and BYC will have four entrants: Between the Sheets, Bolt, Horizon, and Varuna. Come join us for the Transpac Send Off Party on July 10th! We are now entering the summer season immediately following Opening Day – May 9! Let’s all join in and enter our boats for Opening Day. This is a great motivator to clean things up, get all your gear in good condition with life jackets and safety equipment. I encourage you to enter your boats to be judged and get prepared for the summer. It would be great to have representation from all of our fleets including anglers, cruisers, sailors and racers, small and big boats alike. Let’s get ready for the season together! Then immediately following the Opening Day our summer sailing starts with Twilights on Wednesdays and Beer Cans on Thursdays. And we now have a couple of Harbor 20s, Lasers, SUPs and a Duffy for rent, so no excuse not to be out on the water! angler fleet Anglers Update by Angler Chair Bob Hoose photos this page by bob Hoose and Jessamyn Piehl; photo opposite page by Robb Walker. T he 2015 fishing season is off to a great start and setting some unbelievable records. The average water temperature for January, March, and April was 5 degrees or more above normal. The marine scientific community is calling this warm water cycle a 100 year occurrence. We have had very unusual winter visitors to the Southern California coast – pelagic red crabs, bluefin tuna, and just last week a marlin was hooked and lost off San Diego. None of the angling clubs have ever seen or heard of a marlin in April let alone someone actually hooking one! These unseasonal gamefish are four months early or they never left our unusually warm water for Southern California. What does all this mean for BYC Anglers – get your boat and gear ready! 2015 will be a season for the record books… First Yellowtail Flag Congratulations to Captain Nathan Piehl Avalon Shill with a trophy from the 2014 “In the Bay” Tournament. aboard the Cazadora for landing the first yellowtail of the 2015 season. Caught on a BYC boat and by a BYC member, this earned Nathan the first yellowtail flag for BYC Anglers. Nathan was fishing with his family at Whites and hooked the yellowtail on a live sardine. Along with yellowtail, Catalina Island has had big schools of bonita and the calico bass are acting like its summer in the 62-66 degree water. Ironically, one of the best spots at Catalina Island has been just outside Whites at Hen Rock in 60 to 90 feet where schools of yellowtail, bonita, and calico bass are chasing smelt and sardines around the reef edges. “In the Bay” Tournament BYC members can start signing up for our annual “In the Bay” Tournament which takes place May 16. This is a fun family event where anglers compete for prizes while fishing only in Newport Harbor. Every year we have several boats that do well fishing right off their slip at BYC docks. Other boats troll the main channel for spotted bay bass, croakers, and halibut. Junior members and kids are welcome and we have plenty of prizes and raffles for everyone. For lunch, anglers will be treated to the TK Burger truck for one of the tastiest burgers in Newport. Sign-up sheets will be available at the Front Office and also sent out via email to the Anglers eBlast. Monthly Angler Meetings Anglers have their monthly meetings typically on the first Thursday of every month from April through September. These meetings are a great way to meet new members and share the passion of fishing within the BYC. The time and place is posted on the BYC calendar and also announced on through the Angler eBlast. If you would like to be added to the Angler eBlast, send me an email at brhoose@ purefishing.com. Until the next tide. Bob Hoose Angler Chair prediction for 2015 fishing season – blue marlin in local waters by 4th of July! Nathan Piehl aboard the Cazadora with his First Flag Yellowtail for BYC. The Talewind - spring 2015 7 whites cove Whites Cove Work Party by Catalina Station Mayor Bill Powers J ames Brown was once called "the hardest working man in show business." For our first 2015 work party, we had the hardest working crew on Catalina. Thirty-four over achievers showed up, many on Friday, and knocked out work that usually takes two weekend work parties. We were able to accomplish all the painting which included picnic tables, chairs, cooking area, and grills. Even the palapas were replaced and never looked better. Rob Tyler and his team of expert carpenters installed closet doors in the bar and Mike Toerge was able to restore the kiosk with new content as well as fade proof glass coating. David Robinson prepared our “buffalo burgers” and the work party left on Sunday with a good feeling that we made great strides preparing Whites for 2015. All in attendance had fun on a beautiful Southern California weekend with great weather. Opening Day at Whites will be here before you know it. The final work party is May 15 - 17. Please consider joining the party with little worry to beach landing as we have had much success ferrying folks from their boats to the cove. Cindy Tyler and Karen Jacquelin painting the new cabinet doors at the bar. 8 Bob Strang, Ed Kliem, Art Ciancio, Kim Megonigal, Ken Dutcher and Bill Frederickson paint the tables and chairs. Not a spot missed Troy Bowman and Dean Kiser recreate the South Pacific shade with new palapas. Rob Tyler ensures a proper fit of the new cabinet doors at the bar. balboa yacht club The Mike’s (Michael Toerge and Station Manager Mike) supervise the operation. whites opening Day from the galley Get “ObSEUSSed with Whites Cove” Memorial Day Weekend! by Co-Chairs PJ and Karen Jacquelin Summer is almost here The time has finally come To head to WHITES COVE For some fun in the sun! Memorial Day Weekend THE COVE is the place to be So make reservations TODAY For the whole family! S photos opposite page by Jim and Sally McClure and David Robinson. ail over to BYC’s Whites Cove, May 22-25, and lose yourself in the wise and whimsical spirit of children’s book author Theodor Seuss Geisel – known around the world as the iconic “Dr. Seuss.” Together with Commodore Gary Davidson, we chose this theme because BYC members are like many of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, often taking us by surprise and leaving a colorful, lasting impression. We all have our favorite Seuss character, so represent yours in costume Saturday night! Banquet Venue by Food and Beverage Director Israel J. Castell D o you, or someone you know, have a need for a banquet venue in 2015 or 2016? From casual meetings to all day events, birthday parties, Bar/ Bat Mitzvahs, bridal showers, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, seminars, retirement parties and more, let your Club do the work by providing a comfortable and inviting place for you and your guests to relive old memories and make new ones! Perhaps you’ll be the compassionate Horton, who protected the tiny Whos. Or the adorable Cindy Lou Who who split the Grinch’s nastiness in two. Maybe you revere the determined Lorax, who spoke for the trees. Or you’re more like Thing 1 and Thing 2, who were B.Y.C. CRA-ZY! Lots of fun is planned – come along and see: • A rockin’ band • Games and crafts • And camaraderie by the sea! Need a ride to the Island and transportation to Whites station? Take CATALINA EXPRESS to Two Harbors Where a bus will transport you to hydration! And Catalina Experience has a great tent for you! Call (310) 510-24Oh2. Invest in your happiness today – don’t let anyone steal your thunder! $140 for adults, $60 for kids 12 and under. RSVP by May 11th to Patti Yanochko: [email protected] or call (949) 673-3515! The Talewind - spring 2015 9 governor’s cup The Governor’s Cup Regatta Needs You by Governor’s Cup General Chair Susan Kenney W e need your help with housing Governor’s Cup teams. There are BYC families who have housed teams year after year and who ask us to remember them for next year. That is how much they love housing a team from New Zealand, England, Brazil, Australia, Italy or Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco, San Diego to name a few of the past year’s teams. You will build a friendship that could possibly last a lifetime. Judy Weightman and Betty Andrews have enjoyed housing teams for many years. Paula and David Latona have housed one of the New Zealand teams for several years now. They are now good friends with the parents of the sailors. Don and Doris Stoughton who housed 10 James “Jimmy” Spithill years ago and now meet him and his wife for dinner whenever he is nearby. Further, the Stoughtons have housed the Australian teams through the years, whereas their grandchildren call the OZ sailors their cousins. It requires a place to rest their heads and bathe and perhaps there will be a bit of driving. The Club will provide the sailor’s meals. This will also draw you into the events of the week. The Monday night Welcome Dinner where you will be praised! We can get you onto a spectator boat so you can watch the Gov Cup races while, of course, cheering for your team AND the BYC team! And, much more! Please consider housing a Governor’s Cup team. You may reach our Gov Cup Housing chair, Doris Stoughton at DDStoughton@ roadrunner.com. balboa yacht club Governor’s Cup Sponsorship Our Governor’s Cup Event is being superbly supported this year by many yacht club members and businesses around the bay! Thus far, we would like to thank Mike and Tara Shapiro of HOM/Sotheby’s Realty, Kim and Carolyne Megonigal of Kimco Staffing Services and KTimeHR, Rob Chandler of Fairmont Private Schools, Dan Mariscal of Hirsch Pipe and Supply, Director Michael Brooks of Enercalc, Pete and Ev Parrella of Parr Lumber, S/C Josh and Carrie Walker of Armite, Jill Golden, Dave Beek of Island Marine Fuel, and Dr. Doonan of Urgent Care at Newport Center. We have not yet attained our goal for 2015 and hope that more of you will assist in our effort. Please contact Debbie Frederickson or S/C Bill Seals for sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship Buyer’s Guide The Sailing Market • Independent-minded decision makers seeking to differentiate themselves from the crowd • Leadership qualities with a strong ability to influence others • Wide range of incomes averaging over $100K annual household income • Associated with adventure, sportsmanship, competition and a coastal outdoors lifestyle • Traditionally buyers of higher end or luxury products and services • Educated, family-oriented and well-traveled Newport Beach Demographics • Population of 90,000, growing to over 100,000 with 20,000 tourists daily in the summer months • 25 miles of harbor front property, most with prime views of the sailing venue • 30% of households have annual income over $200K • Highly desirable coastal location with warm weather and many unique attractions Your Logo Here! Top Sponsors get Bow Position on All 12 Boats! plus large decals on Race Marks Governor’s Cup Exposure • Competitors: 36 sailors between the ages of 16-20, approximately 60% US/40% International • Support: Approximately 120 volunteers, roughly 90% from Newport Beach or Southern California • Spectators: Estimated at over 100 each day representing friends, families, and BYC members • Networking Opportunities: Special events for sponsors, club members & competitors plus sponsor spectator boats • Media Coverage: - Event Promotional Material & Apparel - Your logo featured on clothing, programs, on-site banners & more! - Web Site – Over 1,000 views each day of racing as results are checked by friends & families of competitors - Social Media – Corporate sponsors are featured in multiple daily postings on Facebook & Twitter - Publications – Local, national and international newspapers, national and international sailing magazines. - Photography - Top level sponsor logos featured in event photography and daily video shared with media outlets • Venue: Boats leave Newport Harbor each day to race on the ocean near Newport Pier • Additional Opportunities: 50th Anniversary Governor’s Cup (2016) Sponsorship, the new Governor’s Cup 22 Fleet, and the Governor’s Cup Movie. The Talewind - spring 2015 11 racing 2015 BYC Team Race Invitational Regatta by Team Race Regatta Chair Erik Berzins T he second annual 3-on-3 BYC Team Race Invitational Regatta came to a close on March 1, 2015. This hugely successful three-day regatta grew from the enthusiasm generated by last year’s team race that was expertly led by Kelly Buchan. With a solid foundation in place, we aimed to increase the quantity of sailing and keep the fun factor high, and to give our friends from the East Coast an opportunity to thaw out from their devastating winter. The eight invited teams included BYC, New York Yacht Club, Annapolis Yacht Club, San Diego Yacht Club, California Yacht Club, St. Francis Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Thankfully NHYC fielded two teams after a last-minute team drop out caused some logistical issues for the organizers. Practice day dawned and as the small Beautiful downwind sailing inside the bay navy of boats began to fill the docks, we realized how many people and boats were involved or /volunteering to help make this even possible. The fleet looked like this: twelve Gov. Cup 21 race boats + one spare, six umpire RIBs, two large crew transfer RIBs, three mark-set boats, Defiant as Race Committee, and six team support boats (to hold the four teams not racing during each flight), including Promotion, Passage, Roe Boat, The Golden Rivet, Outbound and Lioness. Thank you to Paul Blank, Nancy and Commodore Gary Davidson, Roe and S/C Craig Reynolds, Chuck Simmons, Tim Cannon and Don and Doris Stoughton for donating their boats to the event and for being such great hosts entertaining the racers during their byes. It just so happened that the eve of the regatta was the J-Flag Happy Hour. With seventy-two sailors in town for the event to add to the mix, the Club was full and good times were had by all. The live music, cheap drinks and friendly atmosphere were well noted, especially from our friends at NYYC, where denim is prohibited and blazers must be worn after 1700. Maybe to ensure the vibe of our event does not change next year, the NOR should read ‘flip flops mandatory!’ Friday February 27 was the first day of racing, and with an unsteady weekend weather forecast looming, maximizing sailing was the goal for the day. Racing outside near the Balboa Pier, PRO Bob Strang and his amazing race committee/ mark set team pulled off a full round robin, which consisted of twenty-eight races in six hours. With breeze in the eight to twelve knot range, races were twelve to fourteen minutes each. Luckily no one hit the large gray whale that crossed though the starting area as boats started in sequence. NHYC I ended the day undefeated, with NYYC right on their heels with only one loss. Hand delivered beers on the dock were a welcome reception after sailors returned from a long day on the water. With a forecast of twenty plus knots for Saturday, it was decided to race inside in the Turning Basin. The basin was pretty crowded with all the support boats, plus a Harbor 20 regatta, but no collisions occurred (at least that weren’t reported!). The forecast never fully developed, and a nice ten to twelve knot breeze graced the BYC vs NYYC with dark clouds looming BYC’s Ryan Davidson and the rest of the NHYC I struggling in building breeze! BYC Team watching the finals balboa yacht club 12 Close finals action at the bottom mark with NYYC and NHYC I. course all day. But all teams were eager to give it a try: After Day One, the fleet RACING was divided into Gold and Silver fleets to each race their own mini round-robins. The bottom seeded Gold team was then dropped into Silver and replaced by the top seeded Silver team (our own BYC!). The Gold and Silver round robins were then run by NOSA Liaison Gator Cook again with the new seedings, with the new bottom Gold racing a single elimination he Doug Mills racer, and a supporter of Jr. Sailing where he against the top Silver to confirm the top Perpetual Trophy helped establish a sailing foundation which four teams going into the final day. Both was awarded to benefits Jr. Sailors. The actual perpetual of the Silver teams that moved up into Gold Dennis Rosene and the was donated by Newport Ocean Sailing were able to defend their new rankings and Rosene Team sailing Association (NOSA) Staff Commodore earn a spot in the semi finals! (Especially on Radical Departure Paul DeCapua. “NOSA gave the clock set happy with the day was St. Francis YC, for best corrected time to me as a thank you for my services, and who advanced into 4th position after having amongst PHRF A and Doug was a longtime NOSA supporter and 0 wins after Day One!). That night was the B. The series took place over three months, volunteer, so what better trophy to place in casual regatta dinner, with Pete Melvin of starting in January and finishing in March. his name,” said Paul. Morrelli & Melvin sharing some details on Winter racing can be some of the best in Dennis and his team finished the series multihull developments, foil design and the our area, and it did not disappoint until the with a 1, 1, 2 in PHRF B, and they corrected America’s Cup. final race where light winds prevailed out out on top of both classes to have the first Day Three brought the finals to life, with plaque on the Mills Trophy. It’s always of the South. the top four teams of NYYC, NHYC I, The new perpetual is in honor of nice to have one’s name on a perpetual BYC and SFYC battling it out for the finals. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club’s late Staff trophy, but there is something special about Before the semis started, the remaining Commodore Doug Mills who was an avid having ones name on the top. teams ran one last round robin, with SDYC winning the Silver fleet and a nice bottle of rum in the early morning drizzle. For the semis, first to two points had NYYC defeat BYC in two, and NHYC I defeat SFYC in three. The finals were then set for NYYC and NHYC I, with teams deciding to push it to best of five races. As the breeze puffed above the eighteen knot spinnaker limit led the RC to run the last two races without kites. Down to the final race, NHYC I edged ahead to claim the 2015 Bell Trophy. Seventy-one races were the total race count for the weekend, with all teams going home happy, (drunk) and tired. The BYC Team Race Trophy is a brass bell, and for those who have not heard PRO Bob Strang tell his moving story, it is Pictured from left to right: Cameron MacLaren, Christian Rosene, Gator Cook, Dennis made from Howitzer shell casings the Bob Rosene, Mark Rosene. collected during his tour in Vietnam. You could feel the emotion in his voice as Bob Interested in shared his experience with the crowd. Quite the story, and quite the man! Thank you for Donating Your your service and for the great memorial. Harbor 20? A special thank you to Becky Lenhart for her tireless work supporting our sailing BYC is looking to build a fleet addictions, Tom Walker Photography for for member use. the event photography, and to the BYC Time-share or charitable dock crew and staff for taking care of all donation plans available. the behind the scenes logistics to help make Contact Commodore the event run smoothly! It’s great to be Gary Davidson for details. involved with and help contribute to such a great club! Can’t wait till next year! The Talewind - spring 2015 13 Radical Departure Captures the Doug Mills Perpetual PHOTOS this page by Gator Cook, oOPPOSITE PAGE by tom walker. T racing 2015 Harry Wood Regatta by Pinky Greene on behalf of Chair Walter Johnson O n March 22, our south parking lot was filled with twenty-one Lido 14 skippers and crews, chatting away and rigging their boats for the Harry Wood Regatta. It was nice to see Harry's Mercedes parked there also, all polished and delivered by his son Barry. This is the forty-seventh year this regatta has been held. The Harry Wood Regatta was created in 1968 by several BYC Lido14 racers who wanted to honor fellow Lido 14 sailor Harry Wood of Long Beach who had fallen ill. He survived his illness and continued to sail for many more years until his passing in 1999. His son Barry helps BYC put on a high quality event to ensure that the outstanding example of talent and sportsmanship his father provided lives on. On event day, Regatta Chair, Walter Johnson, managed to get everyone signed up and expertly handled the enthusiastic sailors during the skipper's meeting and got everyone on the water. PRO Tom Dessel had the difficult task of running races in the narrow channel with shifty southwest winds and postponed the races until the wind settled in. In the first race, the A fleet was so excited to get racing that they ignored a general recall and sailed the entire two lap course. The Race Committee threw out that race and Walter Johnson, the previously excited winner of the race, was last seen heading for the bar. In the third race, the A fleet was again anxious to cross the line and not one, but four recalls were sounded. On the fifth try, Aggressive start in the Lido A class Rich Fischbeck and David Latona 14 balboa yacht club everyone finally remembered how to start and the race began. The B fleet, had waited patiently on the sidelines for twenty-five minutes and they, too, finally got to start. Overall, John Gresham and Mandi Smith (ABYC) won the A fleet and the Harry Wood Perpetual trophy. Mike Shea and Amanda Wayne (ABYC) were second with Steve and Anne Schupak (NHYC) coming in third. Bill Moore and David Webb (ABYC) won the B fleet and the Harry Wood B Fleet Perpetual trophy. The top three winners in both fleets were also given stemless wine glass take-home trophies. If you've ever wondered about that huge silver tea set in our trophy case at BYC, Harry Wood found it at a garage sale, many years ago, had it re-silvered and engraved and is now used as the Grand Master Trophy for this regatta. This year Jim Drury (ABYC) was the recipient. The fleet was treated to a wonderful Mexican dinner upstairs put on by the Wood family. Many thanks go out to Barry, Shelia and Andrea Wood for giving us a glimpse of Harry's legacy, encouraging fun and friendly sailing. Walter Johnson and Jessica Newman NEW ON-THE-WATER EVENT racing Super Sabots/ Midwinters 2015 Predicted Log Race June 13 by Chair Paul Blank D photos Opposite page by Bronny Daniels; photos this page by Paul Blank, Nancy Mellon, Tom Walker. o you think you know the performance characteristics of your vessel? Would you enjoy a new way to use your boat? Can you do elementary math? Would you like your name on the Paul Johnson Franklin, Sir Thomas Lipton Power Cruiser trophy? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, save the date and participate in the BYC Predicted Log event on June 13. • No event fee and fantastic prizes • No-host breakfast at the Club for participants the morning of the event • Starts between 1000 and 1100 • Hors d’oeuvres and prizes at 1600 The basics: - Three potential courses published a week before the event - You plot and predict your time to run the three courses at a fixed rpm of your choice - The day of the event, the course you will actually run is announced - All timepieces and instruments that display speed over ground are prohibited - The boat with the smallest percentage variance between predicted and actual time wins! - Boats eligible to participate must have a permanent head, permanent galley, permanent bunk and operate at a speed between 5 and 25 knots. Sailboats under power meeting these requirements are eligible. For more information or to volunteer as an observer aboard one of the participant boats Contact Paul Blank by email at [email protected] Prepare to yacht! by Chair Pinky Greene A fter being unable to sail in January due to the sabot dock repair, fifteen eager Sabot sailors showed up to sail the February Super Sabots. This is the month we combine our monthly Super Sabot Regatta with the Southern California Yachting Association's Midwinter Regatta. Peter Tietz congratulates Nancy Mellon with the INSA award It was a perfect day for Sabot sailing. Winds were a steady six to eight knots with sunny weather and a manageable tide. We were able to get in three long races with very little dodging of party boats. The Super Sabot results were: 1. Mark Gaudio (BCYC); 2. Molly Lynch; 3. Paul Blank; 4. Brad Wheeler; and 5. Nancy Mellon. Dana Fischbeck of NHYC won the B fleet. Peter Tietz who represented SCYA, gave out trophies to the top three finishers by presenting them with very nice dry bags. Two perpetual trophies were awarded. Mark Gaudio was presented the SCYA Senior Sabot trophy, and Nancy Mellon was given the International Naples Sabot Association Sr. Sabot trophy which is given to the sailor over the age of sixty-five with the lowest score. Congratulations to all. Peter Tietz awards dry bags to Mark Gaudio, Molly Lynch and Paul Blank racing Why Sail with a Raggedy Old Class-legal Sail? by Laser Fleet Chair Gator Cook I t is a comforting sound to hear a crisp sail, but why spend $560 - $595 every season for a piece of cloth measuring in at seventy-six square feet? One does not have to be a big spender to stay competitive while racing at BYC or in Newport Harbor. Intensity and Annapolis Performance Sailing both sell practice sails that are near identical to the class legal North and Hyde sails, and at a fraction of the cost. Twilights will be starting in May, and the The Talewind - spring 2015 BYC Laser Fleet will not make you race with a class legal racing sail. We want you to be competitive, improve your boat handling and have fun racing while not having to outspend the competition. 15 on the water First Women’s Sailing Clinic Storms Through BYC by Junior Sailing Staff Matt Beck I t was a beautiful March afternoon, not a cloud in the sky, with a light breeze. A typical fantastic Southern California day, when suddenly, the first Women’s Sailing Clinic in the new Harbor 20s began tearing through Newport Harbor! On-lookers from Balboa Island gazed on with wonder as they heard shouts of, “I’m getting back on the sausage!” from two modest looking Harbor 20s sailing around the bay. This past spring several ladies went out with Coach Shannon Heausler to learn the basics of sailing. The weekend kicked off with a light breakfast followed by a brief talk on sail trim and the different points of sail, and then it was off to the water! The weekend was packed with fun, fun, and more fun! Everyone was divided into two teams, one for each Harbor 20, and people rotated through each role on the boat. All JUNIORS Junior Sailing Program by Junior Sailing Staff Matt Beck A ttention all members! The registration period for the Summer 2015 Sailing Program is now open! We have an amazing program ahead of us with an absolutely phenomenal coaching staff from all over the country coming to help coach our sailors. Whether you are a multi-year veteran of the Summer Junior Sailing Program or new to the sport, we have some great programs set up for you. The Summer 2015 program starts on June 22 and will run through July 30. We are excited about changes to the summer 16 attendees got to learn how to drive the boat as well as trim each of the sails. It just so happened to be one of the first gorgeous weekends of the year so of course the bay was busy with all sorts of traffic. This happened to be a blessing because everyone was able to practice their right-of-way rules, navigating around the Balboa Island ferry, around those pesky Duffy boats, and of course the many large vessels captained by people who were not paying attention to where they were going! The second day was a little windier so Coach Shannon Heausler, Deidre Bird, Lisa a windward/leeward course was set up so Zimmerman, Melissa Bozza, Kim Magee and Sandra Davis that everyone could get some good practice in tacking upwind and rounding marks as boats. Contrary to what you’re thinking, though they were in a race! After a few laps there was no $10,000 damage bill that had and some solid practice, Coach Shannon to be paid by anyone. All the women in began to teach the group how to dock the the group learned to dock very well and became very competent sailors over the weekend! To cap off the hard work, the teams all sailed up the Newport Harbor Yacht Club for some wonderful Mai Tai’s before calling it a day. Many thanks to everyone who attended! We are looking forward to the next clinic, so mark your calendars for Saturday, May 30. If you’d like to join in on the fun please email Matt at youthsailing@ balboayachtclub.com. BYC owned Kshane and Dulce Viento program. First, in order to take advantage of the morning light winds, the novice classes are scheduled from 9:00 am to noon. Novice Sabots, the entry-level Sabot course, is designed for children between 8 and 10 years old who are new to sailing. They will learn the basics of sailing and develop good sailing habits to be used throughout their sailing career. Following Novice Sabots is Intermediate Sabots. In Intermediate Sabots, children who are between 8 and 10 years old and have completed Novice Sabots will learn to sail around a course. Also in the mornings, we have Beginner JF Class for middle school aged kids and older, who would like to get into sailing. They will learn to crew and skipper as well as learn the basics of flying spinnakers. Afternoon practices are reserved for the BYC Sabot and FJs teams who compete in regattas throughout the summer. Practices for both the Sabot and FJ teams start at 1:00pm and will go until 4:30pm. Also new for Summer 2015, the Junior balboa yacht club Sailing Program will be using BYC’s new Harbor 20s. We have designed the Beginner Sea Urchin program to include time on the Harbor 20’s. Junior Sailing is also excited to offer a new class: Sailing Adventures on the Harbor 20’s! Sailing Adventures, created to be a more relaxed class that focuses on seamanship skills and cruising, is designed to appeal to the older sailors in the Program who want to develop these skills. Register for the Summer 2015 Junior Sailing Program by going to the Club website or emailing Matt Beck for more information at youthsailing@ balboayachtclub.com The summer sailing program is open to both members and nonmembers, so please tell your friends about the excellent programs. We look forward to another record summer and hope to see you sailing with us soon! Remember, “A year from now you’ll wish you had started today.” J Flags Second Annual BYC Chili Cook-Off Was a Huge Success! by J Flag Chair Kim Maxam O n Saturday March 7, fifteen BYC boats lined the main dock as the venue for the Second Annual BYC Chili CookOff. Fifteen chefs entered their chili to win endless bragging rights and the title of BYC Chili Champion. Over 140 members and guests joined the festivities to enjoy all they could eat chili and Coors Light. Live music from Zach Churchill revved up the party, and a good time was had by all. After careful deliberation by the judges (and a “disappointing lack of bribery” from the chefs), third place was awarded to Heidi Kane on Rob Chandler’s Bacco, second place was awarded to Carter Harrington on Eli, and TJ Johnson on Latitude was named 2015 BYC Chili Champion. The Member’s Choice Award went to Carter Harrington, for his delicious take on a classic chili. Thank you to Blake Maxwell for putting together another successful and fun event. Thank you to Commodore Gary Davidson for his support, and to Dave “Half Deck” Johnson, Rob Tyler, and Bob Lorenzetti for sharing their time and talent as judges. Thank you to General Manager David Robinson, Pattii Yonochko, and to all BYC Staff and Dock Crew for helping make the event work. In traditional J Flag fashion, we move from one great event to the next! J Flag Happy Hours are up and running, so join us commodore’s Cruise Commodore’s Cruise 2016 Québec City to New York City PHotos opposite page by deidre Bird; photo this page by Kim Maxam. by Vice Commodore Doug West A t BYC we are a community of dedicated friends which creates many opportunities to shareour passion for boats and the sea. We share that passion with gatherings at Whites, regattas, cruise fleet voyages, fishing tournaments—or just by reliving it over a drink at the Club. We enjoy these things, and we enjoy them even more by doing them together with BYC friends. It’s part of the BYC experience. After thinking about several ideas for a special 2016 BYC experience, Irene and I have decided to organize an 8 day cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity from Québec City to New York City, October 17 – 25. The itinerary begins with a pre-departure overnight in Montreal and morning transfer to Québec City. The cruise route will take us up the Saint Lawrence River to the Atlantic, with stops in Baie-Comeau and Gaspé, then down the spectacular coasts of the Canadian Maritimes and New England with calls at Bar Harbor and Boston. Our final overnight will be aboard the ship in New York, giving us a night on the town in the Big Apple. Two years ago Irene and I spent a week aboard Crystal Serenity cruising from Dover, England to Copenhagen. With a LOA of 820 ft. and a beam of 106 ft., Crystal Serenity accommodates 1,070 passengers very comfortably. In the world of cruise ships Crystal Serenity is not among the The Talewind - spring 2015 Chili Cook Off winners and officials celebrate after the award ceremony aboard Ryan Williams’ Wait For It. From L to R: Blake Maxwell, Carter Harrington, Alyson Lloyd, TJ Johnson, Heidi Kane, Rob Tyler, Bob Lorenzetti, Dave “Half Deck” Johnson, and Commodore Gary Davidson. in the Burgee Bar on the third Thursday of each month for food and drink specials, live music, and lots of friends. It’s hard to believe that it is almost time for Opening Day, but it is right around the corner on Saturday May 9. Make sure you RSVP for Swabbies Luau on Friday May 8 to start the weekend. Both of these events are a great way to showcase the Club to potential members, so invite your friends! largest or the smallest. In our experience she is just right. The ship is beautifully furnished, very well staffed and offers a nice variety of fine and casual dining options, and interesting on-board programs. We especially liked the ship’s very inclusive pricing policy. We are working with Linda Nilsen at Blue Ribbon Cruise & Travel to organize and book this BYC cruise. In an earlier life Linda and her husband were part of the Crystal Cruises shipboard management team and they bring a wealth of information and advice to our planning. Linda will help us coordinate some BYC members-only gatherings and activities aboard ship and perhaps ashore. Fares begin at $2,915 per person but will be subject to certain promotional cutoff dates. There is a discount opportunity for early bookings and payments. It is important that all BYC bookings be made through Blue Ribbon to insure proper pricing and arrangements for our BYC group. Contact Linda Nilsen at (951) 303 6256, or linda@ blueribboncruise.com for more information and to confirm your place on this cruise. See Gracie for a copy of the Commodore’s Cruise flyer and feel free to be in touch with me or Irene with any questions. 17 around the club Thursday Night Programs by Chair Roger Grable F or the second year, our Thursday Night Program featured the Mayor’s State of the City and Harbor address. We hope to make this an annual Thursday Night Program. Mayor Ed Selich, himself a yachtsman, addressed a near sellout crowd on Thursday, March 19. The Mayor reported on twenty-five projects of significance to harbor users many of which are funded with tidelands funds. Highlights included: The pending completion of Marina Park, a general fund project, which will be boater friendly with a twenty-three slip marina and boat launching facilities, as well as many other amenities; among the tidelands funded projects was the recently completed overall harbor dredging project; pending tidelands projects include needed maintenance of our public docks, dredging of the West Newport channels, the development of an Eel Grass Mitigation Plan, which will hopefully eliminate the current restrictions on development of piers and docks in the harbor; the creation of mooring service centers to be located at the Balboa Yacht Basin and Marina Park; the installation of a dinghy rack at the Balboa Yacht Basin; the annual sand replenishment on bay beaches; the rehabilitation of the Dory Fleet building. The Mayor also reported that the following policy initiatives are underway: reconsideration of mooring fees and policies including transferability, how to address issues of derelict boats on moorings, and boat overhang and harbor lines issues; pending private initiatives include the Balboa Marina public dock; the Lido Marina Village Marina reconstruction; the Back Bay Landing mixed use and dry boat storage project; and the dredging of the Linda Isle lagoon; other long range projects, some with yet to be identified funding, include: dredging of the Grand Canal; a new Central Ave public dock; Balboa Island seawall reconstruction; and the American Legion seawall rebuild; and the development of Lower Castaways. The April 16 Thursday Night program was a tribute to Ernie Minney and his fifty years of service to the Newport Beach harbor community. The Minney family has been a fixture in the harbor for many years with their Ship Chandlery and, of course, their long time ownership of the classic wood boat Kelpie. Marty and Ernie Minney BYC HERITAGE Heritage Update - Spring 2015 by R/C Tom Mooers W e are still looking for volunteers to join our working group. However, we are making progress towards capturing, organizing and sharing the history of BYC. Some of you have responded with suggestions on whom we should be interviewing, and others have made some creative suggestions on how we can share and display the facts, stories and memorabilia that we uncover. One suggestion we received was to try and identify the boats sailed by some of our early Commodores that we don't have on record. The following is a list of Commodores that we are researching. If you have any information or know family members that could help, please contact the Heritage Chair Rowell Greene at (714) 968-4645 or [email protected]. Frank Hutton, 1923 H.M. Worcester, 1924/25/27 Robert Bostwick, 1928 Louis Coffey, 1929 Evart Adams, 1931 E.G. Sherman 1932 T.Higbee Embry 1934/35 Paul Johnson, 1936 H.F. Batchelor 1938 Lewis Bish, 1939 Edmund Riesen, 1941 Theodore Johnson, 1942 Mark Healy, 1944 Donald Kemp, 1945/46 Richard Fenton, 1948 Castleman Smith, 1949 W.M. Davenport, 1926 B.F. Mansfield, 1930 Walter Cuorsen, 1933 J.Eugene Ziegler, 1937 Howard Baker, 1940 Fred Hunie, 1943 Robert Boyd, 1947 Fred Smales, 1950 Smooth sailing! 18 balboa yacht club L to R Ernie and Marty Minney and Doug West Jr. get a chuckle with the crowd while “Brad Avery“gives a quick Roast about Ernie. cruise fleet Cruisers Prove Adaptable By Cruise Captains Tom & Pat Ellison PHOTOS this page by Jim and sally McClure; photos opposite page by Deidre Bird and mary longpre. T he plan was for the BYC Cruisers to begin the cruising year with a February overnight to the Belmont Memorial Pier in Long Beach. We had secured nine moorings at the pier in the shadow of Island White. Island White is one of four oil islands in the San Pedro/ Long Beach harbors named in honor of astronauts who lost their lives. The plan was to enjoy the sights of Belmont Shore in Long Beach with an excursion to 2nd Street for lunch at Legends Sports Bar or to the Long Beach Art Museum with lunch at Claire’s. Then drinks aboard Double Eagle and a group dinner at the Belmont Brewing Company. The weather in February had been wet and dry, but we were keeping good thoughts and hoping for the best. We had seven boats planning on the trip, Dan and Elizabeth Barnes aboard Providence, Lowell and Linda Hauswald aboard True Love, Buz and Pat Lowe aboard Simply Grand, BYC Cruisers Co-Chairs Jim and Sally McClure aboard Tramonto, Bob and Arlene Stevens aboard Sharmel, Doug and Nancy Teulie aboard Grand Isle and the Ellisons aboard Double Eagle. Unfortunately, the clouds started coming in, and the forecast changed from sunny skies to a windy, rainy weekend, which put a “damper” on the Cruisers weekend plans. Rainstorms and dinghy docks just didn’t sound like that much fun! However Cruisers always like to get together so they rallied for dinner on Saturday, February 28 at BYC. ALL of the boats were represented as well as Claude and Laurie Jones and V/C Doug West and Irene Ziebarth. We began with drinks in the Burgee Bar where skippers picked their “mooring” numbers. Each number corresponded with one of the Belmont Mooring Numbers at the tables, complete with mooring bobbers and Life Savers! It was a merry group, happy not to be braving the elements and content with the good cheer of other Cruisers. We look forward to the cruising season and much more good cheer! Lowell and Linda Hauswald Dan and Elizabeth Barnes, Doug West and Irene Ziebarth 2015 Cruise Fleet Schedule Details will be posted shortly before each cruise. Date Event Cruise Captains May 9 Opening Day @ CDM May 22 – 25 Opening Day @ Whites Cove May 29 - 31Long Beach Yacht Club Bob & Arlene Stevens June 13 Predicted Log Race Paul Blank July 11 Duffy/Dinghy Lunch Raft-Up (Newport)S/C Norm & Joyce Shepherd Aug 21 - 25San Diego (SWYC & SDYC ) TBD Sept 18 - 20 Isthmus at Two Harbors Oct 20 Dinner Meeting Potluck - Cruising Season Look-Back Bud & Barbara McNair The Talewind - spring 2015 19 Stag cruise Stag Cruise Sign-Ups Have Begun! by Chair Chris Bretschger L et’s start this story with a quick flashback. It’s the morning of October 10, 2014. Whites Cove sat empty, the morning was calm, and the only movement across the twenty-six mile stretch between Newport and the great island were lethargic, rolling swells having made their way up from Mexico in the aftermath of Hurricane Marie. It was perfect. At 0900 the stillness of the morning was broken as engines began to rumble, sails were raised, and from the jetty, bearing 233, you could hopscotch your way from boat to boat all the way to the cove. BYC 2014 Stag had begun -- 142 gentlemen made their way to the island on forty-two boats, and all was good. The weekend came and went, and sights immediately were set toward 2015. For those who made it to the early sign up event in March, it was a great kick-off to what is shaping up to be another great cruise, and we’re planning to take the cove over with even more force. Same as last year -- sign-up early to save, and be sure to take advantage of the early sign-up rate. This year we’re planning on growing the event some more, but also capping attendance. No ride? No problem. No berth? Still not a problem. Sign up, and we’ll get you there and make sure you have a place to sleep. Looking forward to a great event in 2015, and hope to see you all there. around the club Volunteer Needed For Wooden Boat Festival by Wooden Boat Festival Chair Ralph Rodheim I t’s that time of year already. This June, Balboa Yacht Club will host the second Annual Wooden Boat Festival. The day-long event was widely complimented last year by members, guests, and the media throughout Southern California. We hope you will want to get in on the action and be a volunteer. The fun begins at 0800 Saturday, June 6, 2015, and concludes at 1700. You can sign up for a morning or afternoon shift. The official dress for volunteers is the 2015 Wooden Boat Festival black polo shirt, khaki pants and tennis shoes. Please let Joyce Shepherd ([email protected]) know of your interest in working June 6. We expect nearly 2,000 people to admire the 50 extraordinary wooden boats, artwork and exhibits on display. Special attractions include tours and trips on the legendary replica 139-foot schooner America and the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the OC Sherriff’s management of the Newport Harbor Department. Smiling faces and hard workers are invited to become volunteers and extend the club’s hospitality to fellow members and the public. 20 balboa yacht club branding and communication Strengthening Our Voice by Vice Commodore Doug West O ur Branding and Communications Project is now focusing on improving the ways we communicate with our members. In addition, we are looking at the ways we present our Club to those outside BYC, in the community, with potential new members, and to other clubs and associations. Our first priority is to build even better ways of keeping our members well informed of Club events, activities and achievements through a combination of connections. This includes our website, emails, The Talewind, social media like Facebook and Twitter, the lobby screen or bulletin board, special purpose lobby displays, and even the good old U.S. Post Office. One of BYC’s great strengths is the multiple generations represented in our membership. But these days different generations prefer different ways of staying in touch. So part of our work is aimed at getting the right information in the right channel to reach every member in the right way at the right time. Time sensitive information may be handled best with an email, but some things need the depth and permanence of The Talewind. The website offers a great range of information. But some members don’t use email, and others really don’t want to bother going to the website. Many use Facebook and Twitter for sharing experiences and ideas with fellow members. To strengthen our management of all of this the Club is now actively seeking a Membership and Communications Manager. This new position is responsible for building better Club communications, internally and externally. The job also includes supporting the General Manager with membership applications and the process of bringing new members aboard. Anyone interested in helping with our search for the right person should contact David Robinson or me for a copy of the job description. Qualified applicants should forward their resumes to David Robinson. The job description for our new communications manager includes “… responsible for shaping an authentic and consistent voice in all Club communications.” Now what is that supposed to mean? When we speak about BYC to one another, and to those outside the Club, it’s important to have a shared way of thinking and talking about the uniqueness of our Club and what it means to be a part of it. That’s the BYC “voice.” One outcome of our Club branding work last year was a statement we’re calling The BYC Experience. Developed by the Brand Project Working Group and approved last month by the Board of Directors, The BYC Experience is meant to capture the essence of what we learned from ourselves about everything we value most as members of this great Club. We hope you will agree that it represents a good start toward strengthening our BYC voice. around the Club The Ship Has Come In for Ship’s Locker! by Ship’s Locker Co-Chair Kim Maxam W ith Opening Day right around the corner, there is no better time than now to stock up on BYC garb! The Ship’s Locker is stocked with many exciting new items, with something for everyone to enjoy. Kristin Doane and Kim Maxam have worked hard to bring in some new vendors and new styles. We are excited to now have Vineyard Vines polo shirts and pullovers for men and women, as well as neckties and handbags featuring custom BYC print silk. For more casual occasions, there are new alternative t-shirts, ladies tank tops, and zip hoodies with very soft cotton The Talewind - spring 2015 The BYC Experience Since its 1922 beginnings as the Southland Sailing Club, the Balboa Yacht Club has been a fellowship of friends and families, sharing a passion for racing, cruising and angling, always celebrating their common love for the sea. BYC members have cruised worldwide, raced at every level of the sport, hosted premiere sailing events and formed a camaraderie with other yachtsmen from near and far. This spirit of fellowship and the Club’s unmatched location on Newport Harbor instill a welcoming and comfortable sense of place for members and their guests. BYC also maintains a Catalina outstation at Whites Cove. Established in 1956, “Whites” is a wonderful facility and magical place where spirits are renewed for each succeeding generation of the BYC family. These enduring legacies rest on the way in which BYC members become a part of the life of the Club through their many contributions of time and talents. Members become a part of BYC by being a part of it, and by embracing the Club’s commitment to the larger community through service, education and charity. Indeed, we are a community of dedicated friends sharing a passion for excellence in yachting. and a fresh look. There is also a variety of Reyn Spooners in many fun prints, and a new order of hats and visors in different styles and colors. To help accessorize your life with BYC paraphernalia, be sure to pick up a new license plate frame, floating key chain or tote bag. With so many great items in stock, don’t hesitate to go shopping and wear your burgee with pride! The Ship’s Locker is open during regular business hours, with items available for purchase by request during evening hours. If you are interested in helping with Ship’s Locker on Opening Day, please let Kim know at [email protected] or (949) 637-6685 21 catalina conservancy Ball Conservancy Celebrates 20 Years of Galas by Gloria Sullivan T he Catalina Island Conservancy celebrated its 20th year of Conservancy Balls in Roaring 20’s style on Saturday, April 11. Balboa Yacht Club was well-represented by twenty-six members and guests, plus four U.S. Marine couples from the 1st of the First unit out of Camp Pendleton. Thanks to Irene Ziebarth, the party started on Friday night, when most of the couples dined together at the Avalon Grille. Those in attendance included V/C Doug West and his wife Irene Ziebarth, Phil and Daisy Hartz, Max and Valerie Hampton, Roy and Gayle Jones, Morrie and Carol Kirk, Bob and Mary Longpre, Bill and Meg Powers, Dr. Ed and Mikelle Watson, and Mike and Gloria Sullivan. David and MaryJean Harper V/C Doug West and Irene Ziebarth Saturday was at leisure with lots of relaxing in the sun. A few of the members tried the new Catalina Spa which proved to be highly recommended and others enjoyed some of the new shops and restaurants. Avalon is evolving into a fantastic vacation destination, and the great thing is that it is a short dinghy ride from Whites. For the Ball weekend, however, most cruisers stayed in Avalon Harbor. It was a beautiful sunny day, followed by a beautiful evening. Those who sponsored the event were invited to the sponsors pre-party, held at the new Descanso Beach event center. Then it was on to the Casino Ballroom, a magical place that takes one back in time. It boasts 50 foot ceilings and five Tiffany chandeliers. Lots of history here since it opened in 1929. My parents danced there, and I’m sure some of yours did too. After an hour of hosted cocktails and viewing of the silent auction items, a dinner of steak and fish was served. U.S. Congressional representative Alan Lowenthal was introduced, and he recognized our U.S. Marines, whom received a standing ovation. The formal part of the evening finished with some fierce bidding for the live auction items, including the annual Rusack customengraved Balthazar Pinot Noir, which sold for over $12,000! Then it was back to dancing the night away on the world’s largest circular ballroom dance floor. It was a successful evening for the Conservancy and all that attended but our record set in 2012 still stands as the top-grossing Conservancy Ball! The 21st Annual Conservancy Ball will be held on April 9, 2016. 22 balboa yacht club Bill and Meg Powers Bob and Mary Longpre Mike Sullivan dancing Roaring 20’s Style Gayle Jones and Gloria Sullivan Catalina Conservancy Ball PHOTOS this page and opposite page by Gloria Sullivan and Mary Longpre. Staff Sergeant Ian T. Dobbs and Jasmine Poon Max and Valerie Hampton Roy and Gayle Jones with U.S. Marine Sgt. James Yamauchi and Robel Sangalang “Leapin Lizards!” table settings for eight Carol and Morrie Kirk Daisy and Phil Hartz L to R Sergeant James Yamauchi and Robel Sangalang, Corporal Britton Roy and Gayle Jones, Mike & Gloria Sullivan, and Mikelle & Paul-Edward Sprouse, Julie Vallejo with Gunnery Sergeant Stephen Vallejo, Ed Watson having fun on the dance floor. Staff Sergeant Ian T. Dobbs and Jasmine Poon The Talewind - spring 2015 23 LONG RANGE COMMITTEE Charting A Course to BYC’s Centennial by Member at Large Kari Bretschger A s many of you heard at last October’s General Membership meeting, the Long Range Planning Committee has been busy setting up a longer term vision for the Club House and BYC facility which will establish a plan that efficiently and effectively provides for the future needs of our members and future members. Kicking off this year, in keeping with the Bylaws which require a total of nine members, we added to our committee. (see inset) The committee meets monthly to assess the strategic plan, address the input from the annual meeting and roundtable meetings, make adjustments for the unforeseen, set up long term project phasing plans and consider funding options to get the projects completed within the Club’s financial abilities. As per the plan that was presented to the membership in October, the top capital improvements this year started with a refurbishing of the Sabot dock and is being followed with the improvement of the curb appeal and trash enclosure on the Bayside Drive side of the property and the replacement of the fencing in the South parking lot. The patio fencing, awning and storage projects on the Bayview Room Sabot dock Phase II patio have been placed on hold pending a review of a new priority, which is to upgrade the main level restrooms to be compliant with accessibility codes (which have been changing about every two years.) So we now expect that the renovation of the main level restrooms will be the priority project for next year, thus pushing back changes to the lower level one year, or until 2017. This allows us more time to flesh out the lower level plan, funding, etc. and still gets us to where we want to be before the Club celebrates our Centennial 2022-2023. Curb appeal and trash enclosure The Long Range Planning Committee is always open 2015 LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS to your input and Rob Tyler, Chair ideas. Should Doug West, Vice Commodore & BOD liaison you want to share Tim Cannon, Port Captain with us, please Dean Kiser, House Committee Chair email us at LRP@ Bob Lorenzetti, Finance and Audit Representative Balboayachtclub. Kelsey Gram, JF Representative com. We look S/C Ed DiOrio, Staff Commodore Representative forward to hearing S/C Ray Lewis, at-large member your thoughts. Kari Bretschger, at-large member Meanwhile, enjoy all that this amazing Club has to offer! Long Range Planning Committee from L to R: Rob Tyler (Chair), Commodore Gary Davidson, Dean Kiser, Kari Bretschger, David Robinson, Jim Young, Kelsey Gram, Port Captain Tim Cannon, S/C Ray Lewis, S/C Ed DiOrio 24 balboa yacht club dash of salt Coches Prietos off Santa Cruz Island A harbor, even if it is a little harbor, is a good thing --Sarah Orne Jewett I n my latest screed I talked about the Painted Cave on Santa Cruz Island. While we’re up there, let me mention another worthy feature of the island. Nine and a half miles up the island on the southern, seaward side is one of its loveliest coves: Coches Prietos. Unlike the coves on the north side, Coches is lightly visited--or at least it was three decades ago when we dropped anchor there several times. The cove has some similarities to our BYC station at Whites: a broad crescent of gently sloping sandy beach, small wavelets--except sometimes. In the case of Whites, the sometimes is To submit a boating buddy for the next edition, email a photo, age, name and type of animal to talewind@ balboayachtclub.com. when that wretched surge is active; in the case of Coches, when there’s a south swell running. Doris and I buddy boated with Geoff and Nancy Baker one summer and dropped into Coches. There was only one other boat in the cove. The young couple belonging to the boat apparently were so sure they’d be the only occupants of the cove that they’d swum ashore stark naked and were sunning on the beach when we arrived. When the young man returned to his boat he had no choice but to climb aboard full monty, as the British would say. When his companion arrived a few minutes later he had a strategic towel for her at the top of the ladder. We and the Bakers took dinner ashore one night and I discovered another difference from Whites. My landing style there was to row the Avon stern first into the beach, riding in on a wavelet with my back to the sea. Doris would step off onto the sand, I’d row out a couple of strokes and come in on the next little wave. So that’s what I did at Coches. Doris stepped off, fortunately with the cooler full of dinner, and I rowed a few feet out to wait for the next wave to lift me. Suddenly Nancy hollered, “Steve!” I looked behind me just as a six-foot breaker dumped me and everything else loose in the dinghy into the sea. Happily it was a warm night for eating dinner soaking wet, and I’d learned a valuable lesson about landing at Coches. Like Whites, there’s good hiking in the hills behind Coches and gorgeous vistas from the heights. The cove’s rocks and kelp beds granted us several abalone during our stay. Despite the humiliating dumping in the surf, I have only the most pleasant memories of Coches Prietos and of Santa Cruz Island. Pet Companions 1 Who’s my Owner? 2 3 4 1) “Hairy Bear” is a ten-year-old Old English Sheep Dog owned by Bob and Mary Longpre. A true water dog, Hairy is comfortable on sailboats, power boats and kayaks. (Photo by Longpre Photos) 2) Breaker, a thirteen year old Norfolk Terrier, owned by Liz and Bill Adams, commutes between homes in Chicago and Corona del Mar. He survives winters in Chicago but prefers enjoying the sunsets from his Newport Harbor based Boston Whaler. 3) Sadie, a ten-year-old Maltese owned by Genie and Paul Tafoya, loves going for Duffy rides. Sadie, we love your life jacket. 4) Sailor, a three year old Maltese owned by the Weiner Family, shows off her star quality on the shore boat. Photo by Danie Alexander. PHOTOS opposite page by peter bretschger and David Robinson; photos this page by Liz Adams, Danie Alexander, Mary Longpre and Genie Tafoya. by Harrison Stephens The Talewind - spring 2015 25 Short Tacks Stowaway Sam: He’s in love again, and as usual, he can’t decide among the myriad possibilities. He stowed away in Lori and Roger Pechuls’ luggage on a dream trip to Galapagos aboard the expedition cruise ship, Silver Galapagos. He soaked up the Ecuadorian shipboard hospitality, which included all supplies and amenities from Ecuador. Also, as you would expect from our resident coconut, he went native on land. He fell head over heels for the bluefooted boobies, a one hundred year old, five hundred pound tortoise, more than one land iguana, and a baby frigate bird. He’s back in the office telling stories and watching for his next travel adventure. Watch your luggage! Anniversaries: Congratulations to Linda and Lowell Hauswald who celebrated their – by Irene Ziebarth 58th wedding anniversary at BYC with R/C Doug West and Irene Ziebarth. They have stories to tell . . . . And congratulations to Kari and S/C Peter Bretschger who participated in the Cabo Race even though not entered. They passed by on the cruise ship Nordic Star celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary. Lori and Roger Pechuls with Stowaway Sam at the National Park of the Galapagos. V/C Doug West, Irene Ziebarth, Linda and Lowell Hauswald. BYC BULLETIN BOARD There is no charge to BYC members for Bulletin Board ads. Bulletin Board ads are limited to boating related items. The Talewind editor must be notified before the Talewind deadline if an ad is to be included or continued in the next issue. Talewind deadlines are indicated on the master calendar. AVAILABLE: 55’ Mooring Highly desirable D field mooring on north side of Balboa Island near E Dock. Protected from weather but close to main channel and open water. Monthly or Annual. Call Tim Psomas at (310) 433-4755 AVAILABLE: Whites Cove Mooring A-5. Any BYC member interested in subleasing it? Call Burt Zillgitt (949) 760-3852 Roger and Lori Pechuls on Rabida, Galapagos Islands. Barbara and Ken Dutcher were in Auckland, New Zealand visiting the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. The RZNYS members extended warm hospitality over lunch, and the way Kiwis do, entertained the Dutchers with stories about New Zealand and their yachting activities. They love BYC! FOR SALE: 2014 9’ roll up raft, 4 hp. Yamaha 4 stroke, extra fuel tank, engine stand. Boat and engine used twice. $1,595.00. Contact Art Mitchell (949) 548-3874 FOR SALE: 50/55’ Mooring Avalon (Descanso Beach) Best offer. Jack R. Vombaur HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” jvombaur@ tandus.com (714) 803-9545 FOR SALE: MOJITO 1988 Catalina 30’ tall rig, diesel engine, roller furling, new bottom paint. $26,500. Call Len Bose at (714) 916-0200. FOR SALE: 35’ Viking Sportfisher, Caterpillar 3208’s, Northern Lights generator, Caribe raft, well maintained. Great boat. Call for a great price! In BYC Marina now. Don (208) 721-3362 FOR SALE: 40’ Mooring with a 26 ft. sloop for sale. Balboa Island, off south bayfront at the end of Apolena Street, middle line of moorings in B field; public pier access one block away. $23.5k. Can transfer mooring to family member. See Newport Beach municipal code 17.60. Call Jon (949) 673-6747 or [email protected] Ken Dutcher at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. 26 FOR SALE: Cheoy Lee Offshore 40’ sailboat. She was built in 1969 and is a rare “E” plan. Owned and maintained her for thirty-four years. Looking to pass her on to someone equally interested in this classic Phil Rhodes designed, well-founded boat. Great shape with a recent balboa yacht club complete interior make over. Can send photos & details. Asking $65,000 or $87,000 with the A-51 mooring. Terry Trombatore (949) 463-7333 or [email protected] FOR SALE: 45’ Mooring A44 is a double outside easy on and off of the mooring with BYC Shoreboat Service. $20K or best offer - Contact: Howard Neff (714) 743-5135 FOR SALE: 2004 Wellcraft 210 Fisherman. $19,500. With a 225HP Evinrude 2 stroke, approx. 400 Hours. Bait well, rod holders, stereo, GPS/ fish finder, VHF. A great family boat, economical and fast. Fish, ski, wake board, Catalina. Trailer included. Contact Bill Fallon (949) 923-1205 FOR SALE: 40’ 1989 Pace Sportsfisher (two cabin) low hours, well maintained. Good opportunity for Junior Flag or other. Moorings Available. Call for a great price. Full spec sheet. John (949) 468-5911 FOR SALE: 1976 Tayana 37. Beautiful Teak Interior/ Exterior. Many upgrades, new upholstery, new mainsail, jib and storm jib, newer electronics - Raymarine Radar and GPS and auto pilot. Newer canvas and dodger, has solar and all new batteries, New chain plates and rigging. Very safe and ready to travel. Price $45,000 obo. Boat name “Nordlyset” (Northern Lights) Call Eric Weissmann (949) 310-4540 if you have any questions WANTED: 35’ Single Mooring in BYC field. Contact Tim O’Neil at [email protected] OR (949) 294-4697 WANTED: Looking to purchase or partner in a hard bottom dinghy with 30+ HP outboard. Will use for occasional Catalina trips. We are members and have a boat in the Marina. If partnering, happy to do any required repairs and regular maintenance. Please contact Jeff Jacobs at (949) 230-9970 May Events June Events PHOTO Opposite PAGE BY David Robinson and Barbara dutcher, pechuls. May 2 Model Room Dining May 6 Opening Day (CdM), Fleet Activities and Race Council Meetings May 7Angler’s Meeting May 8Swabbies Ball May 9 Opening Day May 10 Mother’s Day (2 seatings 1000 and 1300) May 12 House Committee Meeting May 13 Membership Committee Meeting May 13 Twilights May 13 Dominoes May 14 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting May 14 Beer Cans May 15–17Catalina Work Party May 16-17 BASC (Jr. Sabot Clinigatta) May 17 In the Bay Tournament May 19 Board of Directors Meeting May 20 Twilights May 20 Opening Day Whites Meeting May 21 Beer Cans May 22-24Whites Opening Day May 25 Memorial Day BBQ May 27 Twilights May 27 Dominoes May 28 Beer Cans May 29-31 Cruise Fleet to Long Beach Yacht Club Show Some Pluck! June 3 Fleet Activities and Race Council Meetings June 3 Twilights June 4Angler’s Meeting June 4 Beer Cans June 6Wooden Boat Festival June 6 Model Room Dining June 7 Bilge Bazaar June 10 Twilights June 10 Dominoes June 11 Beer Cans June 13Predicted Log Race June 16 House Committee Meeting June 17 Membership Committee Meeting June 17 Twilights June 18-21U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup June 18 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting June 18 Beer Cans June 21 Father’s Day BBQ June 22 Junior Program Begins June 23 Board of Directors Meeting June 24 Twilights June 24 Dominoes June 25 Beer Cans June 27 Catalina Classic at Whites June 29 Family Fun Night The Talewind Staff Editor Proofing Leader Graphic Artist Deidre Bird Pat Lowe Kathryn Berumen Writers/Ads: Shannon Aikman, Danie Alexander, Matt Beck, Paul Blank, Erik Berzins, Chris Bretschger, Kari Bretschger,, Israel J. Castell, Gator Cook, Tom and Pat Ellison, Roger Grable, Pinky Greene, Bob Hoose, PJ and Karen Jacquelin, Susan Kenney, Gracie Kinder, Molly Lynch, Kim Maxam, Jim & Sally McClure, R/C Tom Mooers, Denise Petersen on behalf of Tim Cannon, Bill Powers, Bev Roberts, David Robinson, Ralph Rodheim, Joyce Shepherd, Harrison Stephens, Gloria Sullivan, V/C Doug West, Pattii Yanochko, Irene Ziebarth Photographers: Liz Adams, Danie Alexander, Deidre Bird, Paul Blank, Peter Bretschger, Gator Cook, Bronny Daniels, Barbara Dutcher, Bob Hoose, Mary Longpre, Kim Maxam, Jim and Sally McClure, Nancy Mellon, Lori and Roger Pechuls, Denise Petersen, Jessamyn Piehl, Shana Cassidy Photography, David Robinson, Gloria Sullivan, Genie Tafoya, Robb Walker, Tom Walker Proofreaders: Nancy Baker, Diane Buchanan, John Cunningham, Pinky Greene, Pat Lowe, Ellen Shockro, Gloria Sullivan and Irene Ziebarth Labeling and Mailing: (Winter 2015); Pinky Green, Laurie Jones and Arleen Stevens. Get your limited edition BYC sabot cover at North Sails Costa Mesa. Recycle your old cover with us and receive $50 off! 925 W 18th Street, Costa Mesa, CA (949) 645-4660 The Talewind - spring 2015 27 presorted standard U.S. Postage 1801 Bayside Drive Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Change Service Requested Paid Newport Beach, CA Permit No. 813