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OCTOBER 2015
From The
Commodore
Commodore
Rick Turner
O
ctober is the month of the big cruises.
Maybe not in numbers of participants
(it’s hard to beat the Family Cruise),
but in who are the honorees. First is our
Commodore’s Cruise which starts in Montreal
and will end in Boston. A group of CYC
friends and family are cruising aboard Holland
America’s MS Maasdam for a week of sights
along the St. Lawrence Seaway and down the
Atlantic Coast. We hope to have a great show
of fall colors and great stories from the East
Coast fun.
Next is the First Mates Cruise in honor of
CYCWA Executive Officer Sharon Stewart.
They are going back to Fourth of July Yacht
Club, which was the scene of very good times
last year. Be sure to join the fun starting
October 16.
CYCWA is also hosting a trip on October
25 to El Segundo’s Automobile Driving
Museum. Who knew that there was a car
museum so close to the Club? I am looking
forward to discovering what wonderful vintage
cars that they have on display.
The Family Activities Committee is
putting on its annual Trunk or Treat party on
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October 18. This is a great chance to show
your decorating skills and dress up your car
in the Halloween spirit. It’s great fun to see
the costumes that the kids (and adults!) are
dressed in, and to distribute candy.
Our final sailing regatta of the year is
the Shadden Series. CYC will host the
second installment of this four-regatta
Junior series that follows the school
calendar. This is the first doublehanded
experience for junior sailors and is sailed in
FJs. This series leads into the summer
junior events such as FJ Nationals and
Junior Olympics. CYC will be hosting
Junior Olympics in July 2016.
The final on the water event is the
Head of the Marina Rowing Regatta. This
is a huge rowing event that CYC hosts
annually. There will be many different
classes competing on Saturday morning,
October 31. They start early and end early.
So if you are an early riser, come out and
cheer them on.
In friendship,
Rick Turner, Commodore
California Yacht Club
4469 Admiralty Way,
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310-823-4567
Fax: 310-822-3658
www.calyachtclub.com
Volume 51 • Number 10
General Manager
Michele Underwood
Editor-in-Chief
John W Nelson
Managing Editor
Vince Mattera
Commodore
Rick Turner
- Pam Spriggs Photo
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Steve Edwards
Nancy Lepe
Nancy McKinney
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Grand Illusion and Pendragon IV
at Summer One Design
Vice Commodore
Richard Hamlin
Rear Commodore
Kellie Fennessy
- S/C Denny Haythorn Photo
Fleet Captain
Mike Blecher
Port Captain
Debbie Feinerman
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From the Commodore
Summer One Design Series
Winners’ Circle
Sunstroke Series
WOW/WAH Regatta
Sunset Series
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CYCWA
On The Horizon
CYCWA Activities
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EVENTS
Yachting Luncheon
Cruising South from Alaska
Painting Aficionados
CYC Paddlers
White Nights in Paris
Tots with Yachts
Family Cruise
CYC Scuba Divers
Book Mates
Sunset Book Club
Notes from the Wine Cellar
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POWER
Power Fleet News
Summer Party
Photo Contest
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JUNIOR SAILING
Sailing Circuit Recap
Race Results
Junior Awards Celebration
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MEMBERSHIP
Reciprocal Club Review
CYC Burgee
New Members
From the Manager
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CALENDAR
October/November Events
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Front Cover: Martin 242s battle downwind during the Summer One Design regatta.
L/R: Dean, Duncan Cameron (CYC), Fleet high point champion and August's winner,
Wombat, Steven Moses (SMWYC), and All In, Denise George (CYC).
- Nora Feddal photo
Back Cover: CYC's Junior sailors assemble for a group portrait at their annual banquet.
- Joe Farrell photo
OCTOBER 2015 BREEZE/3
Summertime, an’ the Sailin’
is Breezy…
BY MARYLYN HOENEMEYER
unny skies, warm temperatures,
and breeze in the 8 to 12 knot
range were what CYC’s Sail
Committee envisioned when scheduling
a new regatta for 2015 - the Summer
One Design Series. And these ideal
sailing conditions were exactly what
competitors enjoyed while sailing in the
inaugural edition of this event held on
two separate Sundays, July 12 and
August 16.
Two fleets participated - the Level
75 class that included J/109s and Tartan
101s, and the Martin 242 class. Regatta
Chair S/C Tom O’Conor served as PRO
for the July date, when three races were
sailed in reasonably steady southwest
winds peaking at 12 knots.
Racers experienced warmer
temperatures but a lighter and shiftier
breeze for the August date. Nevertheless,
the race committee under the direction of
PRO David Piper was able to complete
four races for both classes, a schedule
that the majority of competitors had
requested. A full afternoon of sailing was
followed each day by summer-inspired
food and thirst-quenching beer served on
the pool patio, fueling conversations that
continued long after trophies were
awarded.
Both fleets enjoyed close racing,
with different winners each day. In the
Level 75 class, S/C Alice Leahey and her
crew aboard the J/109, Grace O’Malley,
excelled in July’s stronger breeze, taking
home the first place trophy for their
efforts. The August conditions played to
the Tartan 101’s sweet spot with DRYC’s
Blake Mycoskie on Amor Fati turning in
the best performance. The overall trophy
was awarded to CYC’s Dan McGanty on
Mistral, who had the most consistent
performance for the Series.
In the Martin 242 class, CYC’s Peter
Stazicker on Trolleycar turned in a
perfect 1-1-1 record to win top honors in
July. In August, competition was
S
- Nora Feddal Photo
Tartan 101s approaching the weather mark
- Nora Feddal Photo
Duncan Cameron and crew on his Martin
242, Dean, study the RC signals.
Mistral leads Amor Fati
downwind.
particularly keen as the day’s racing
would determine not only the Summer
One Design winner, but also the Fleet
high point champion. It was Dean,
skippered by CYC’s Duncan Cameron
that finished first for the day and in the
Fleet championship, with Trolleycar
winning the Series overall by a thin one
point margin.
One design racers who missed
Summer One Design this year shouldn’t
make the same mistake in 2016. As one
competitor commented, “I have not
witnessed a regatta where such
consideration was given and so much
effort made to make it a great
experience for the sailors.” Thanks to
all the volunteers who made this regatta
a success.
Helen Brierley,
with Commodore
Turner, holds the
award for her
Tartan 101,
Mistral, overall
winner of the
Level 75 class.
- Marylyn Hoenemeyer Photo
- Marylyn Hoenemeyer Photo
S/C Alice Leahey’s
J/109 Grace O’Malley
Overall series winner, Peter Stazicker’s
Trolleycar (#23) takes the leeward position
at the Martin 242 start.
- Nora Feddal Photo
- Nora Feddal Photo
Peter Stazicker
accepts the Martin
242 class award
from David Piper.
Race Committee volunteers get ready for the day.
Winners’ Circle
By DIANE ADLER
2015 PACIFIC CUP DEEPWATER SERIES AUGUST 15
PHRF A 1. Mistral, Dan McGanty. 3. Persistence, Bryce
Benjamin.
PHRF B 2. V, Doug Johnstone.
CRUISING/PHRF 2. Pacific, Whitney Green.
SUMMER ONE DESIGN SERIES RESULTS
75 RATER 1. Mistral, Dan McGanty. 2. Grace O’Malley,
Alice Leahey.
MARTIN 242 1. Trolleycar, Peter Stazicker. 2. Dean,
Duncan Cameron
SUNSET SERIES RACE #18 AUGUST 12
PHRF A 1. Pendragon IV, John MacLaurin. 2.
Margaritaville 1.5, Jay Steinbeck.
PHRF B 1. Plankton, John Staff.
PHRF C 2. Spray, Peter Nelson. 3. Grace O’Malley, Alice
Leahey.
PHRF D 1. Scooter, Liz Hjorth. 2. V, Doug Johnstone. 3.
Avet, Curt Johnson.
MARTIN 242 2. Trolleycar, Peter Stazicker/Bill Petersen.
PHRF E 2. Take Five, Team Take Five.
CRUISING A, Skipper Handicap 2. Forgiveness, Scott
Torrance.
PHRF A 1. Margaritaville 1.5, Jay Steinbeck.
PHRF B 1. Cuvee Caliente, Mahaffey Family.
PHRF C 1. Persistence, Bryce Benjamin. 2. Callisto, David
Brown. 3. Spray, Peter Nelson.
PHRF D 1. Scooter, Liz Hjorth. 2. Lizzie B, Dick Hampikian.
3. Avet, Curt Johnson.
MARTIN 242 1. Trolleycar, Peter Stazicker/Bill Petersen.
CRUISING A 1. Encore, John McEntire.
CRUISING A, Skipper Handicap 2. Forgiveness, Scott
Torrance 3. Pacific, Whitney Green.
PHRF A 1. Pendragon IV, John MacLaurin. 2. Margaritaville
1.5, Jay Steinbeck.
PHRF B 1. Plankton, John Staff. Cuvee Caliente, Mahaffey
Family.
PHRF C 1. Callisto, David Brown. 2. Mistral, Dan
McGanty.
PHRF D 1. Scooter, Liz Hjorth. 2. Avet, Curt Johnson. 3.
Lizzie B, Dick Hampikian.
MARTIN 242 1. Trolleycar, Peter Stazicker/Bill Petersen. 3.
Dean, Duncan Cameron.
PHRF E 1. Take Five, Team Take Five.
CRUISING A 1. Encore, John McEntire. 3. Forgiveness,
Scott Torrance.
CRUISING A, Skipper Handicap 1. Encore, John McEntire.
2. Forgiveness, Scott Torrance.
SUNSTROKE SERIES, Helen Brierley and Dan McGanty,
Fleet A Championship, Lido 14
CYC Yachting Luncheon
Thursday, October 29
Marina del Rey welcomes
its new U.S. Coast Guard
Station Commanding Officer
LTJG James M. Hurtt
oin us on October 29 at noon to welcome
Lieutenant (junior grade) James M. Hurtt as he
takes command of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter
Halibut, based in Marina del Rey. A native of Old
Lyme, Connecticut, LTJG Hurtt graduated with
honors from the United States Coast Guard Academy
in 2012. He began his career aboard the USCGC
Thetis in Key West, Florida. He later served as
Executive Officer of the USCGC Adak, supporting
“Operation Enduring Freedom” in the waters of Iraq,
Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and the
international waters of the Arabian Gulf.
LTJG Hurtt will comment on the ever-evolving
mission of the Coast Guard – worldwide – and share
some of his experiences maintaining the peace in
foreign waters. Additionally, he will provide an update
on important local boating safety issues.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to interact
with Marina del Rey’s new Station Commander and
extend your thanks to LTJG Hurtt and the Halibut for
being “at the ready” for boaters 24/7. Subject to
priorities of the day, the Halibut may be available at
the CYC Guest Dock for inspection by luncheon
attendees.
Happy Half Hour – Noon
Bountiful Buffet Luncheon - 12:20 p.m.
Presentation 12:40 p.m.
$18.50 includes Luncheon, tax, service, and parking.
Reservations appreciated:
[email protected]
S/C Martin McCarthy, Yachting Programs Chair
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Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure,
as a public service of CYC.
CYC Lido 14 Sailors
Win Sunstroke Series
Fleet A Championship
By the Editor
s the summer sailing season comes to an
end, South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club
recently concluded its Sunstroke Series, a
May to August dinghy racing tradition in Marina
del Rey. CYC members Dan McGanty and Helen
Brierley earned top honors in their Lido 14, Toy
Story, winning the Fleet A Championship for the
full season’s racing.
Every Thursday evening, fleets of Lido 14s,
Coronado 15s, and Lasers competed in the
Entrance Channel, enjoying consistently good wind
and weather conditions. For the second consecutive
year, Dan and Helen brought home both the Lido
14 Perpetual Trophy and the Cross-Fleet Perpetual
Trophy (awarded to the boat that beat the most
boats in the Lido 14 and C15
fleets). The Club
congratulates these two
talented CYC sailors for their
winning summer campaign.
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CYC Women take the Helm
in 2015 WOW/WAH Regatta
By SUE SERVICE & MARYLYN HOENEMEYER
The WAH division was also full of CYC talent. Helen
Brierley skippered her Tartan 101, Mistral, to top honors, beating
the 1D35, Mexican Divorce, skippered by Erin Petersen and
Kimberly Headstrom by just one point. Helen and team
commented: “We especially enjoyed the multi-legged courses that
involved a lot of sail handling, and the spread of handicaps kept
us all guessing to the end as to who had won.”
The entire marina comes together to put on this event and
every yacht club is involved in some aspect of race management
or hospitality. This year, CYC provided volunteers, a mark-set
boat, and marks. Many thanks to Bob Congdon and S/C Tom
O’Conor, who drove the mark-set boat, and Nicole Hartman, who
helped on the signal boat.
CYC women: put this regatta on your calendar for next year
– you’ll enjoy the challenge!
- Bob Congdon Photos
O
n August 22-23, 2015, Santa Monica Bay women
enjoyed the 37th running of the annual Women on
Water/Woman at the Helm (“WOW/WAH”) Regatta.
This regatta is unique in that all boats must be driven by
women: the WOW division has an entirely female crew while
the WAH division can have coed crew. Teams in the WOW
division vie for a beautiful antique silver loving cup perpetual
trophy, donated by S/C Robert S. Wilson in 1980. Through
the years, CYC women sailors have been very competitive in
this event, winning the Wilson trophy 16 times.
This year the conditions were perfect for racing, and the
competition intense. There were eight all-women teams in the
WOW division, including two from King Harbor, six coed
teams in the WAH performance division, and two teams in
the WAH Cruising division. Top honors in WOW went to All
In, skippered by Jessica Amen, representing Richmond Yacht
Club. CYC’s Allie Blecher was Jessica’s tactician and she
had her work cut out for her –beating the second-place J/24,
CrittHer, by just four seconds in the final race to win the
regatta on a tie breaker. Allie summarized the weekend: “The
event was fantastic this year! Beautiful weather, solid breeze,
and great competition. Couldn’t ask for a better
combination.” Many thanks to Denise and Mike George for
loaning their Martin 242 to Jessica!
Third place in the regatta went to an entirely CYC team
comprised of skipper Simone Shocklee, tactician and
spinnaker trimmer Marylyn Hoenemeyer, main trimmer (and
brand-new CYC member) Marilyn Cassedy, and bow and jib
trimmer Sue Service. It was Simone’s first time driving their
Martin 242, Atomic Monkey, in the WOW, and she was
stoked to garner third place. Marilyn commented: “It was
great to see how close the racing was all weekend. We had
lots of traffic to contend with at almost every mark
rounding.”
Atomic Monkey finished just three points ahead of
Sandbox, loaned to CYC’s Christina Tarantola by Mark
Sands. Christina is already looking forward to next year,
saying, “Driving in this event, a position I never do, reminds
me that there’s no substitute for practice. I hope to start a lot
earlier next year.”
Mexican Divorce was crewed primarily by CYC members and took
second place in the Women at the Helm division. Bottom (left to
right): Aidan Mobley (CYC junior), Neil Fraser, Nina Path; Middle:
David Stout, S/C Bill Stump, Michael Blunt, Jenny Guzik, Erin
Petersen, Kim Headstrom; Top: Kathy Ross, Pinky Caldwell
- Bob Congdon Photos
CYC’s Atomic Monkey and All In battle downwind.
WAH Performance Division winner, Mistral, at the start.
Sunset Series
2015 Awards
and Trophies
The downwind
channel finish
was light wind
and high
intensity, as can
be seen in this
photo taken
aboard
Pendragon IV.
- Peter Drasnin Photo
I
n the racing division, the Marylyn
Ritchie trophy was taken by Scooter,
skippered by CYC’s Liz Hjorth. In the
cruising division, the Millard Rosing
trophy went to Chutzpah, skippered by
Andy Natker, Del Rey Yacht Club.
Other perpetual awards included the
Dr. Bob Crum Award (for first Martin 242)
to Trollycar, Stazicker/Petersen, CYC; the
Alan Elliot Award (for first Cruising A,
skipper handicap) to Encore, John
McEntire, CYC; and the Jack Weber Award
(for first Cruising B, skipper handicap) to
Canuk V, Richard Norman, SBYRC.
Congratulations to the above and all
the weekly winners and a big thank you to
our race committee volunteers. It was a
great summer of sailing and racers are
already looking forward to 2016.
- Pam Spriggs Photo
By the Editor
High temperatures
and shifty breezes
didn't dampen the
enthusiasm for
this season's final
Sunset Series race
on September 9.
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CYCWA
on the
Horizon
By SHIRLEY CABEEN
Book Mates – Thursday, October 1
11:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room
“The Wright Brothers” by David
McCullough brings this Pulitzer Prizewinning author’s magic to the story of
these two remarkable Americans, the
brothers Orville and Wilbur. This bestseller enlivens a story of grit and
homespun engineering with the skintingling wonder felt by those who
followed the Wrights to those rough
airstrips where the magic of poweredflight first took place. Moderator is
SEO Donna Petersen. Call the Club for
reservation and lunch information.
Sunset Book Club – Thursday,
October 21
6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room
Elizabeth Kostova's novel, "The
Historian," is a modern Dracula story
with a blending of fact and fiction. A
young girl finds a strange book in her
father's library and pesters him to tell
the story. The resulting tale, full of
twists and turns, includes a missing
person and leads the girl into an
adventure more scary that she could
have imagined. Moderator will be
Connie Webster. Dessert and coffee at
$10 will be served. Please reserve at
Front Desk.
Automobile Driving Museum Trip
Sunday, October 25
Arrive at Museum by 1 p.m.
Don’t miss another outstanding trip
to El Segundo where we will be touring
the Automobile Driving Museum, “the
museum that takes you for a ride.” Sign
up for a ride in one of three fabulous cars
from the past and then enjoy the
museum’s impressive fleet of antique
autos. Don’t miss this amazing afternoon.
Free admission but a donation is
requested. Museum Address: 610
Lairport St., El Segundo. Contact Carol
Watkins with questions. Reserve at Front
Desk by October 17.
First Mates’ Cruise - October16-18
“Oktoberfest” is the theme of this
year’s cruise to Fourth of July Yacht
Club. Land-side cabins can be reserved
through Michele Underwood (by October
7). The price for all will be $100++ and
includes Friday soup and salad, Saturday
brunch and dinner, and Sunday morning
coffee. Call the Front Desk for
reservations.
Save the Date:
Commodores Ball,
Saturday, November 14
“House of Cards” is this year’s
theme for the ever-elegant and fun
Commodores Ball honoring Commodore
Rick Turner and Ann, as well as all the
Staff Commodores. Rick’s love of sailing
and cards combine to make an intriguing
theme for a night of fun, gourmet
cuisine, and a live band. Please reserve
by contacting the Front Desk.
CYCWA
ACTIVITIES
PADDLE TENNIS
Tuesday and Thursday
10 a.m. to noon
Join us on the courts for funfilled round-robin matches. All skill
levels are welcome. Following play
on Thursdays, there is a no-host
lunch in the dining room. Contact
Co-chairs Paula Watson and Linde
Caughey for more information.
BRIDGE CLUB
Wednesdays
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dining Room
We welcome all bridge players
to come every Wednesday, however,
to clarify the arrangement, it is
necessary to form a foursome as
each group now playing is selfcontained. Thank you for your
interest and if you would like to
substitute, contact Chair Joan Silver
at 310-858-8080.
KNIT OR KNOT
Wednesdays in the Members Lounge
10:30 a.m. to noon
Interested in knitting, crochet,
and needlework? Beginners and new
members are welcome. A no-host
lunch follows the activities. Contact
Chair Patty Hathaway for more
information.
MAH JONG
Thursdays in the bar area
1 p.m.
Join us for this fascinating and
strategic tile game. All skill levels
welcome. For more information,
drop by or contact Chair Susan
Allan.
PAINTING AFICIONADOS
Every second and fourth Wednesday
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
If you enjoy drawing or
painting, then Painting Aficionados
is for you. All skill levels are
welcome. For details, contact Nancy
Fellows.
- Heather Janov Photo
Bastien Rasse, Grant, Jordan, and Ryan Janov, and
Kieran Shocklee ended their summer of sailing with an
all-guys voyage to Catalina Island aboard Atomic
Monkey (discreetly chaperoned by their parents aboard
other vessels).
Cruising South
from Alaska
By S/C ALEX BENSON
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S/C Alex Benson, S/C Denny Haythorn and Lori, and S/C Dick Squire enjoying
a sunny afternoon aboard the Wild Blue.
Wild Blue is a Selene 53 Trawler owned and operated by S/C Alex Benson.
Alex has been boating since 1977 on the Pacific Coast, from Mexico to
southeast Alaska.
- S/C Denny Haythorn photos
eturning from summer cruising in Alaska,
S/C Alex Benson's Selene 53 Wild Blue
left Ketchikan in mid-August for points
south. The crew included S/C Dick Squire and
S/C Denny Haythorn and Lori. The cruise
entered British Columbia at Prince Rupert and
then continued southward visiting anchorages on
Spicer, Pitt, Trutch, Campania, Susan, Bramham,
Broughton, and Gilford Islands.
The weather was consistently excellent, as
was the fishing. Denny Haythorn landed a rather
large coho salmon, while Dick Squire wrestled in
seven husky Dungeness crabs. Lori consistently
displayed her culinary skills in preparing the
fresh ocean bounty in Wild Blue's galley.
The weather deteriorated a bit as the cruise
reached its end at Port McNeill, near Vancouver
Island's northeast end, but you can enjoy the
further adventures that await Wild Blue along the
Pacific Coast at its blog,
http://www.mvwildblue.blogspot.com/.
Painting Aficionados experienced a new art, “Iris Folding,” in August, in a session led by CYC Examples of Painting Aficionados
Membership and Marketing Director Michelle Weston. Pictured here with examples of their work “Iris Folding” projects from the
are (l/r) Elena Lippi, SEO Anne Sanguinetti, Linda Oistad, Michelle Weston, Norma Pratt,
August session.
Nancy Fellows, Pamela Abraham, and CYCWA 2nd. Officer Dawn Sprout.
CYC Reciprocal at the
St. James’s Hotel and Club in London
By STEVEN MYLES
D
eviating from the popular
reciprocal at the Royal
Automobile Club, we recently
stayed at the St. James’s Hotel and Club,
where we received a warm welcome from
its professional staff. More of a hotel now
than a club, the five star boutique hotel
boasts comfortable rooms, an unhurried
and sophisticated bar with mixologist,
and a Michelin restaurant, Seven Park
Place. Literally a five minute walk to
Buckingham Palace and a fifteen minute
stroll through St. James’s Park to
Westminster, the location is what makes
the St. James’s Hotel and Club a
desirable destination for CYC members.
CYC President Steve Hathaway and Stephanie and Cecilia and Steven Myles
CYC
Burgee
CYC member Chris Gorog
exchanges burgees with Yacht
Club de Monaco's Michael
Kannenberg in the lobby of
YCM's new headquarters on
Monte Carlo Harbor.
Commodores Ball
Saturday, November 14
Honoring Commodore Rick Turner & Ann
and all Staff Commodores
6:30 p.m. Cocktails
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Reservations
310-823-4567
Black Tie Preferred
$125.00 inclusive
Power Fleet Roars
Toward the Holidays
By SECOND OFFICER DAWN SPROUT &
SEO KAREN STIRLING, Co-chairs
nip of fall is in the air, but the Power Fleet has more
events planned as the holiday season approaches. This
year we fished, danced, sang, feasted, studied copper
bottoms and knot tying, and cruised the Bay. The Power Fleet
committee chairs have really outdone themselves!
As this issue goes to press, we don’t know who won the
CYC-MdR Fishing Challenge trophy for 2015, but in case you
didn’t fish with the Junior Blind in August, according to Trevor
and Randy the yellowtail are still on a hot bite. So, while the
conditions are good, drop a line in the sea, and BBQ your catch.
A big thank you goes out to Michele Fisher and Setsuko
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Anthony for chairing the delightful “Rock N Rollie” dinner
dance in August (check out the photos and article below).
CYCWA also extends its thanks to Pati and George Etter for
chairing the Tailgate Dock Party on September 13, and to
Trevor Strong and Randy Sprout for chairing the CYC/MdR
fishing tournament on September 27.
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, December 12
Holiday Dock Party and MdR Boat Parade
Chair: Dawn Sprout
Sunday, December 27
“Kids’ Noon Years Eve” Party
Chair: S/C Anne Sacks
Happy Cruising and See you ‘round the Club!
A Blast Out of the Past
By MICHELE FISHER, Event Chair
he Power Fleet's summer "Rock N Rollie" party took
place on the lawn on a beautiful summer evening. All of
our guests came dressed like true "Rock 'n' Rollers,"
getting themselves revved up for the Best Costume contest.
The evening started out with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres,
followed by a delicious dinner with soft music playing in the
background. After dinner we all hit the dance floor for some real
rock 'n' roll dancing to live music by Tommy Tassi and the
Authentics. They played songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s,
bringing back fond memories of our growing-up years.
If you got a good glimpse of the table centerpieces, they
were so ... 50s, with a hula hoop in the center and memorabilia
from the good old days. Not to mention, the table was
overflowing with all the toys and candies from that era.
Speaking of sweets, halfway through the evening the hot fudge
sundae bar rolled out with all the makings for a real 50s dessert.
A special thank you goes out to the Club's staff for their
assistance in making this a most memorable event, and a big
thank you to Setsuko Anthony for helping with the table
decorations. I can say, if a "Blast Out of the Past" was to be had,
we certainly had it!
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Pink Ladies, Secretary Diane Howard and guests
Al Fresco Dining
Power Fleet On-the-Water
Photo Contest
Winner: Scott Jarema
Best 50s Costume, Linda
Dintzer and Don Slemp
SEO Stephanie and Alan
Weston
The Dudes
Submit On the Water Photos to:
[email protected]
Ray and S/C Cheryl
Mahaffey
Tom Ryan and SEO Susan
Brunell
S/C Bill and First Officer Carol Watkins
Linda Liles and Steve
McKernan
Normandie Nigh and Second
Officer Dawn Sprout
Laser Summer
Sailing Circuit Recap
By COOPER WEITZ
his was for sure the most
competitive summer of racing I
have ever experienced. It was my
first season in the Laser Standard, which
is the Men’s Olympic Singlehanded class,
and, since it is the year before the 2016
Olympics in Rio, many of the top North
American sailors were competing in the
same events.
It began with a US Sailing Olympic
Development Team clinic, then on to the
Pacific Coast Champs, US Sailing Youth
Champs, Nationals, North Americans, and
ending the summer with the U21 World
Championship. Each event was great
preparation for the next.
The ODP clinic at St. Francis Yacht
Club was a great event to get me back
into the Laser after a long season off. We
had four days of extreme practice in no
less than 20 knots of breeze the entire
time. Then it was off to Vancouver for the
Pacific Coast Championship, where we
had significantly less breeze, but still
three days of solid conditions.
Next was the US Sailing Youth
Champs in Bristol, Rhode Island, where
we saw four days of wide-ranging
conditions. That made for some
inconsistent results across the fleet, but
since the fleet was relatively small and
close in speed, it wasn’t impossible to
catch up if your upwind strategy didn’t
work out.
The weekend after Rhode Island it
was Brant Beach, New Jersey, for the
Laser US Nationals, which had a much
bigger fleet and much better sailors at the
top. It was fun starting on a bigger line
next to faster guys and we had good
breeze for most of the regatta, so it was
hard work!
Only days later, I raced in the North
American Championship in Manteo,
North Carolina, which consisted of more
top Laser sailors, mostly from the U.S.
and Canada. The ability gap between the
front of the fleet and the back was
enormous, since it was an open event. We
had local weekend sailors mixed in with
guys who finished in the top 15 at Men’s
Worlds this year – it was interesting.
A little more than a week after that, I
was off to Holland for the Under 21
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World Championship. The regatta was
held in Medemblik, a small town just
north of Amsterdam. I sailed with a
European team that included nine other
very fast sailors from Malta, Great
Britain, Holland, Slovenia, Brazil, and, of
course, the United States. We had two
amazing coaches from Malta who kept us
in the hunt.
The Worlds was a six day regatta
with two races scheduled per day. The
first three days, the 155 Lasers were split
into two equal groups for the qualification
round. On days four through six, the fleet
was permanently split into the top-half
(Gold) and bottom half (Silver) fleets,
based on results up to that point.
The first two days were “breeze on”
and cold! It was humbling to sail in big
breeze against the world’s best sailors my
age, who were all bigger and stronger
than I. The guys at the front of the fleet
would not stop hiking for even a second;
they wouldn’t even lose speed through
the tacks. Thankfully, I hung in there and
the third day was lighter and better suited
for my size. I managed some good results
and secured my place in the Gold Fleet.
The final two days were even more
fun since I was now racing against just
the top 78 sailors. This made speed and
tactics even more critical and took a more
aggressive style of sailing than I am used
to. It was definitely the fastest and
tightest fleet I have ever sailed in.
Going into this event, I didn’t really
know what to expect since it was my first
Laser Worlds. Because of that, I didn’t
have a specific goal for results other than
making the Gold Fleet, which I
accomplished. I finished 68 overall (out
of 155) and was the second place
American.
Junior Race Team Results
August 2015
August 9-10 - USODA West Coast
Championship @ Ventura YC
Champ Fleet, Coach Guillaume Rasse
11/55 Grant Janov; 20/55 Kieran
Shocklee; 28/55 Alexis Westland; 29/55
Katharine Doble; 33/55 Jordan Janov;
40/55 Dylan Westland; 42/55 Ethan Chi;
47/55 Preston Zeigler
Green Fleet, coached by Nina Aviles
Emily Doble, Lucca Farrell, Tessa Farrell
August 9–13 – CORK International Sail Canada Youth Championships
45/57 (Gold Fleet) Jessica McJones;
31/54 (Silver Fleet) Jack Hogan
August 15-20 - Laser Radial Youth
World Championship @ Kingston,
Canada 33/53 (Girls Gold Fleet) Jessica
McJones
August 29-30 - Ullman / Frost #1 @
Alamitos Bay YC
Radial, Coach Julian Soto
5/39 Jessica McJones; 9/39 Jack Hogan;
14/39 Ryan Janov; 15/39 Gavin
Abraham; 17/39 Gavin McJones; 21/39
Julia Rychlik; 26/39 Bastien Rasse; 29/39
Maia Dastur; 37/39 Harrison Zeigler
Full Rig
18/23 Aidan Mobley
August 28-30 – Labor Day Regatta @
Alamitos Bay YC
Opti, Coach Guillaume Rasse
3/20 Grant Janov; 7/20 Jordan Janov;
9/20 Peter Hyan; 10/20 Preston Zeigler;
11/20 Ethan Chi; 12/20 Mark Hyan;
14/20 Kieran Shocklee
This was definitely a wake-up call -the sailing programs and national teams in
Europe and Asia are unquestionably better
funded, organized, and developed than our
American teams. Luckily, I learned tons
from the coaches from Malta and from
sailing with and against such talented
sailors.
I am hopeful to do some more racing
in Europe with the same team next
summer and, if all goes as planned, the
2016 Worlds, which will be held in Kiel,
Germany.
I’d like to thank both the Competition
Fund and Junior Sponsor Fund at CYC
and all the members who generously
contribute to those funds as they were
very important to my summer campaign.
Under the Stars
By ALIZA FARRELL
ith more than
100 young
sailors in
CYC’s Junior Sailing
Program, Thursday
evening August 6 was a
night of celebration and
heartfelt thanks for an
amazing summer made
possible by our Club’s
sailing coaches and
program Director
Guillaume Rasse.
The Club’s young
sailors looked very grown
up in their navy blazers as
they dined alongside their
teammates and sailing
camp friends. One of the
highlights this year was
the continued success of
the Muddy Feet Regatta
held on Thursday
evenings. This year more
than 80 sailors from
around the marina joined
us at the guest dock to
take part, including junior
sailors from Del Rey
Yacht Club. For many
new sailors, this was their
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Jordan Janov received the Most
Outstanding Championship Fleet Sailor
award.
Katharine and Emily Doble receive
their certificates.
first experience on the
line and it’s a
wonderful
introduction to racing
before they participate
in their first regatta in
the fall.
Perpetual Awards
were presented to
Ryan Janov (Diane
Armstrong Award),
Josie Hamilton
(Sportsmanship
Award), Harrison
Zeigler (Seamanship
Award), Grant Janov
(Racing Achievement
Award), and Marie
Line (Levi Legacy
Award). In addition,
Coach Roberto Ayala
earned Coach of the
Year honors.
A good time was
had by all and we
thank the many
parents who volunteer
their time and the
Club’s staff for their
excellent service.
Sail fast Juniors!
CYC Enjoys
“White Nights
in Paris”
By ALIZA FARRELL
T
he Family Activities Committee’s
annual Summer Splash event
transported guests to a beautiful
Parisian garden bistro on Sunday evening,
August 30. White was the color of the night,
an apt color for our last hot August evening.
Live music from the gypsy swing quartet,
Hedgehog Swing, had husbands and wives
showing their little ones how the romantics
dance. As the music played, members and
guests caught up with good friends, children
played, and rosé flowed.
This was a night to sit back and enjoy,
savoring a fabulous summer and looking
forward to sharing more great moments in
the future. Our wonderful Chef Marc
showed the CYC kids how to create crepes
and to try their creations before French fare
was served.
As the sun started to set, children sat on
the lawn for their first cabaret experience.
Performers from “Cabaret Versatile” were
the evening’s highlight. Parisian showgirls
wowed the audience with pink and white
feathers and of course, the cancan. And, to
top off the night, acrobat extraordinaire
Lamonte Tales put on an amazing
performance. After the show, our little
guests were treated to acrobat lessons on the
dance floor as the dancers posed for photos.
Celebrating five years this fall, the
CYC Family Activities Committee has
many events throughout the year for both
big and small kids. Look for upcoming
events in the Breeze and on our notice
board. We hope to see you at our next event.
Ava Lange
Naomi Rohmer teaching Joe Farrell some
dance moves.
Yemi Durosinmi-Etti
and her son David
Acrobat Lamonte Tales has
the audience spellbound.
Family Activities
Committee Jennifer
Dakoske Koslu, Diane
Hamilton, Amber
Carrington, Myriam Bernal
Silva, Linda Vaughn,
Chantal Lundberg, and
Theresa Torrance
CYC Sailing moms Claire Burns and Jody Knight
Photos by Joe Farrell and Scott Torrance
Tots with Yachts
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avis, age 20 months, enjoys his first but
definitely not his last Family Cruise. Davis
had a great time playing on the Emerald Bay
beach with his parents, Peyton and Jennifer McElyea
and BBQing with his new CYC Tots buddies.
CYC Members Did WHAT in Catalina?
By LISA CARRINGTON (& Family)
hat happens on the island
stays on the island,” is
generally our mantra, except
for this year’s Family Cruise to Emerald
Bay on August 14-16. The story is just
too good to keep to ourselves.
The Ondrey and Carrington families
hosted the event at Corsair Yacht Club
and we felt the pressure to top 2014’s
celebrated cruise. The pressure
intensified as word spread through the
Club that this was a “not to be missed
event,” and attendance was expected to
more than double last year’s 57 guests.
The adventure began for us the day
before the official start. Our crew of
Alexa, Amber, and Matt dutifully
packed our far-too-small boat with (it
seemed) a thousand pounds of food,
water, bedding, clothes, paddle boards,
wetsuits, paper products, sunscreen,
towels, cocktail fixings, and a spear gun.
We then headed across the channel
aboard our well-supplied boat, Action
Packed, whose name is indicative of
what lay ahead.
Club members could only imagine
what was about to unfold over the next
three days. Upon arrival in the sparkling
green waters, we moored between the
Tourmajians’ Left Coast Smoke and the
Ondrey’s Kalu, and Russ spent some
quality time with the Harbor Master to
ensure that the CYC moorings would be
grouped together. The water toys were
unpacked, unrolled, inflated, and
Emerald Bay
Photos by Family Cruise Participants
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Paddleboards make great lounges and are way more fun than mini vans.
strapped down, firewood and charcoal
were unloaded, and the bathrooms and
showers unlocked. The weather was
predicted to be epic, and, after months of
planning, we were ready for the fun to
begin!
As participants poured in, they were
personally greeted, island style. The
Kalu’s dinghy, bearing crewmembers
from Kalu and Action Packed, greeted
each arriving boat with goody bags
stuffed with blue cups for a surprise
beverage onshore, Family Cruise
flashlights, an ASA sailing book, water
pistols for the little ones, and
embroidered blue and white striped
beach towels, sure to be seen around the
CYC pool in the months to come. The
recipients were delighted and there was
a tendency to demonstrate their gratitude
with a reciprocal boat drink!
We watched as members of all sizes
found the floating mat, and games of
leapfrog, running races, cartwheel
competitions, and Sumo wrestling
ensued. Drinks were delivered “matside”
and a new meeting place had been born.
Friday night, after all of the
dinghies, kayaks and paddleboards
floated onshore for the first barbeque,
blue cups were brimming with bartender
Nick’s basil mint welcome drink, as we
contentedly mingled and sipped. With
almost 150 cruisers, we had envisioned
the BBQ pit potentially turning into an
episode of “Survivor.” Instead, the slight
overcrowding at the grill resulted in a
perfect way for everyone to break the ice
and meet one another, especially the
great group of new members that joined
us this year. While we all enjoyed our
grilled outdoor meals with our families
and friends, Amber filled the little
silence there was with the party playlist,
providing tunes for all to dine and dance
by. Mother Nature contributed a meteor
shower for our viewing pleasure, and
the evening could not have been more
perfect. As the responsibilities of Los
Angeles melted away, we anticipated the
great day on the water to follow – and
we would not be disappointed.
The only way to describe Saturday
is: Big Blob Day! Thanks to Todd
Artunian and Russ, who spent all of
their Saturday morning setting up and
testing “Fat Boy,” the newest and
biggest of the action toys for the cruise.
Once all 200 pounds of it was
assembled, it was towed over to the
Schmidt’s catamaran, invading Fred’s
birthday celebration, and we prepared
for the first catapult of the afternoon.
Soon, throngs of wet people lined
up to jump on or get shot off Fat Boy
(check out the photo!). Word spread.
Fred Schmidt celebrates his birthday
with the CYC ladies.
Luke Ondrey flying high off of “Fat Boy”!
The water was quickly jammed with
spectators on boards, boats, tubes, and
floats arriving from Emerald Bay
moorings and even neighboring bays.
You could hear laughter, splashing,
screaming, and gasps of anticipation as
we watched our kids, parents, and
friends launched high above us. “This
reminds me of spring break” and “I
can’t believe how awesome this is!”
shouted onlookers … and they were
absolutely right.
By all accounts, this year’s Family
Cruise was a colossal success and great
fun. In fact, it was more than fun – the
kind of fun you rarely have when
everything aligns and the sun is shining,
the water is calm and warm, and all of
your favorite people and new friends are
together. We owe a heartfelt huge thankyou to all of you that
made the trip so special.
CYC members are
already rearranging their
2016 vacation schedules
and pledging never ever
to miss a future cruise.
We can’t wait!
Alexa Carrington giving
Sydney Toumajian and
Kate Ondrey a
paddleboard lesson.
CYC Scuba Divers
Explore Indian Rock
By Fleet Captain MIKE BLECHER
uring the mid-August Family Cruise, 11 CYC divers and snorkelers
turned out for a guided tour of the famous reef at the entrance to
Emerald Bay on Catalina Island.The divers and snorkelers got a dive
briefing, established a dive plan, and then headed out to explore. We saw
several horned sharks, a leopard shark, a couple octopus, abalone, a nice ray,
sheephead, large Calico bass, and juvenile, intermediate, and territorial adult
Garibaldi. Altogether, it was a very productive dive and, with the warm water
conditions, it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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Mike and Barbie Blecher establish the scuba dive plan
for Indian Rock, and Dive Master Jim Anderson
readies the snorkelers for a guided tour.
BOOK MATES
"The Divers Clothes Lie Empty"
A Novel with an
Identity All its Own
Sunset Book Club
Presents
“The Historian,” by Elizabeth Kostova
By ANTOINETTE LEOS, Chair
By VIRGINIA and IRA TELLER, Co-chairs
S
ome readers were totally captivated, quickly swept
up into the unexpected adventures, and appreciated
the forced intimacy of the second person narrator.
Others were annoyed, put off by the author’s style or saw
it as a long puzzling dream. Whatever the reaction, no one
could easily dismiss September’s book, “The Diver’s
Clothes Lie Empty,” and its themes of identity, selfreliance, and opening new doors.
Co-chair Virginia Teller moderated and immediately
set the scene for the atmospheric opening of the novel,
followed by an insightful video interview of the novel’s
author, Vendela Vida, explaining her writing process. Once
the discussion began, everyone had a different opinion.
Women who had traveled alone were quick to relate. The
real and surreal aspects of the book were commented
upon. For a few, the poem by Rumi that is the basis for the
title had the most significance, especially the passage
referring to moving beyond “the sad edge of surf” to the
“sound of no shore.”
In this mesmerizing, often humorous, novel of ideas, a
woman travels to Casablanca, Morocco, and is robbed of
all of her money and identification. Stripped of her
identity, she feels strangely liberated by her sudden
freedom to be anyone she chooses. A chance encounter
with a producer leads to a job as a stand-in for a wellknown film star. Soon, she inhabits the actress’s "skin" off
the set, too, continuing a strange and breathtaking
adventure in which she finds herself moving further and
further away from the person she once was. Not everyone
identified with the nameless protagonist, but the discussion
was lengthy and lively.
Our October 1 book is “The Wright Brothers,” by
David McCullough. Twice the winner of the Pulitzer Prize,
McCullough brings his unique style to the story of two
Ohio mechanic/inventors who were the first to achieve
controlled, powered, and sustained heavier-than-air flight.
SEO Donna Petersen will moderate. Our November book
is “The Nightingale,” by best-selling author, Kristin
Hannah. It is a moving story of two young women who
chose different paths to survive in Nazi occupied France;
our discussion will be moderated by Jacqueline Kelly and
CYCWA Second Officer Dawn Sprout.
Book Mates meets on the first Thursday of every
month, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., for lunch and a stimulating
environment of discussion that has made Book Mates such
a popular book club. Pick up a copy of “The Wright
Brothers” and join us October 1.
Luncheon: $12.47++. Reservations are strongly
recommended. Call 310-823-4567.
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e all think we know the story. Some of us grew up
with Brian Stoker’s version, Bela Lugosi’s
interpretation … but wait! In “The Historian,”
Elizabeth Kostova has woven an intriguing tale combining real
historical details of the infamous “Vlad the Impaler “and the
story of a young girl who finds a strange old book in her father’s
library and insistently demands that he tell her the “story” behind
the book. He reluctantly complies and what follows is a chilling
adventure full of twist and turns. This is a “spook-tacular” read
for October! (Leave the light on if you read at night.)
Do join us for a Halloween read and a good old- fashioned
discussion. What is fact or fiction, or just plain good story
telling? Where do they merge? Our moderator is Connie Webster
and, of course, there will be a grand dessert and coffee. (Garlic
upon request.)
We hope to see you Wednesday: October 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Make your reservations by contacting the Front Desk. The cost is
$10.00 inclusive.
Notes from the
Wine Cellar
By GUS MARKS, CYC Assistant Manager
O
ne late afternoon, on a Thursday in early June, those
members available in the bar were treated to, and asked
to participate in, a semi-impromptu Rosé Wine Tasting
and Evaluation. Given a wine glass and three tickets labeled
1st, 2nd, and 3rd; they were asked to taste an ounce or so of 10
different rosé style wines from all over the world and choose
their top three selections. All of these wines represented the $15
- $20 retail pricing range and had a common theme of being
more Provence in style, than not.
I asked a small handful of the Club’s more dedicated “Rosé
Drinkers” to be on hand in order to get their opinions and
choices for their summer quaffable. The results were interesting
with one of the top three being from Tuscany and the top two
winners separated by a mere one point. The tasting proved to be
a test of our “Rosé Lover’s” palates, with all of the wines being
of similar style. The results and some tasting notes:
#1: 2014 Fattoria Sardi Rosato, Toscano (19) –
Very pretty nose of wild-flowered rose petal, strawberry
and raspberry fruit. This is a rosato wine made in a French
style. A very fresh wine with good acidity, a very pretty floral
bouquet is revealed here, as the wine opens up. A fresh and
fruity rosé but finishes bone dry with that pretty floral nuance
and a fresh mineral laced finish.
#2: 2014 Gamble Rosé, Napa Valley (2) –
Delicate salmon-pink in appearance this Rosé has
intriguing aromas of red berry, orange blossom, honeydew and
guava. This wine was crisp, dry and refreshing, focused and
lively with summer flavors of strawberry, rose petal and
pomegranate. It has a persistent, satisfying and mouthwateringly fresh finish.
#3: 2014 Chateau de la Liquierre “Les Amandiers
Faugeres”, Faugeres (7) –
It's loaded with light red fruit and studded with spice. Light
salmon coral in color, with aromas of orange blossom, minerals,
flowers, and wild strawberry. The palate is crisp & refreshing,
studded with spice and toasty caramel notes, tons of zippy
minerality and playful texture.
#4: 2014 Ch. de la Selve “Maguelonne” (4) –
Showing a pale salmon pink color and a deep-shine;
possessing a delicate, aromatic and fruity nose, with red and
white fruit aromas and a flowery note. It has a mineral body
with a great freshness and an elegant delicacy.
#5: 2014 Domaine Ott “Les Domaniers” Cotes de
Provence (9) –
Bright onion skin color, delicate and restrained on the nose;
displaying fresh red berry and citrus fruit aromas and a hint of
dusty minerals; lithe and precise on the palate; with zesty
strawberry, red currant and tangerine flavors given spine by
tangy acidity; closes taut, dry and long, with resonating
spiciness and very good focus.
#6: 2014 Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence (25) –
This possesses a soft pink robe. The nose is fresh, with
strawberry and red berry notes, followed by delicate aromas of
yellow peach and grapefruit. Fresh and delicious, with a fine
attack, it is well balanced and long in the mouth.
#7: 2014 Les Valentines “Le Caprice de Clementine” Cotes
de Provence (26) –
It shows fresh and fruity aromas. It is light and delicate
with a pure nose and good. This wine is pale pink in hue;
precise aromas of pink grapefruit, flowers and dusty minerals.
Dry and racy on the palate, offering tangy redcurrant and red
berry flavors and a touch of orange pith for a dry finish.
#8: 2014 Maison Mont D’Azur “Cloud Chaser” Cotes de
Provence (4) –
With its coral hue, dry and refreshing palate, and delicate
structure, the wine has an intense nose of tropical fruits,
including mango and banana. Round and smooth in the mouth,
Cloud Chaser has a lovely, complex onset and aromas of peach
and apricot.
#9: 2014 Klinker Brick Rosé, Lodi (7) –
This rosé reveals aromas of citrus and a hint of floral
fragrance. Pleasant flavors of ripe strawberries, grapefruit and
subtle watermelon, coupled with a dry composition, gently
caresses the palate. The finish is light with bright acidity.
#10: 2014 Stephen Ross Rosé, Edna Valley (18) –
This wine is brilliantly clear and very light salmon pink in
color. The nose jumps out and makes a big statement for “crisp
strawberry”. It is a gorgeous rosé with refreshing acidity, and
very pretty flavors reminiscent of red fruits and watermelon as
well as floral notes of rose petals.
The winner, with 26 overall
points, was wine #7, the 2014 Les
Valentines “Le Caprice de
Clementine” Cotes de Provence. The
runner-up, with 25 overall points, was
wine #6, the 2014 Domaine Houchart
Cotes de Provence. The second
runner-up, with 19 points, was wine
#1 the 2014 Fattoria Sardi Rosato
Toscano. These top three wines will
be featured, this year, by the glass and
bottle, in the Club’s award winning
wine list.
From The
Manager
By MICHELE
UNDERWOOD
I
f you have been at the Club in recent months or
have been reading your Breeze magazine, you
know that our Club is growing. Whether it’s
young families, Corinthian sailors, or recent
transplants to Los Angeles, all come with an interest
in life on the water and an interest in what we do at
CYC. All members, regardless of how long you
have been a member, need to ensure they are
acquainted with CYC’s House and Grounds Rules.
These guidelines provide information about Membership,
Conduct, Club Employees, Publicity, Protocol, Food and
Beverage, and Facilities, as well as Boat Operations and
Emergency Procedures. I like to focus on a few areas about
which I have received complaints in recent weeks.
1. Children left unsupervised in the Members Lounge: Until
this year, children were never allowed to be in the
Members Lounge. This year a new rule was established;
children 8 and older could use the Members Lounge for
playing games, reading, watching T.V., or using the
computer. Unfortunately, we are finding children as young
as 18 months old left with no supervision, older kids
jumping on furniture, and snacks left all over the floor. If
use of the Members Lounge by children is to be continued,
it is important that everyone follows the rules. This is for
the safety of the children and the well-being of everyone
who wants to have some quiet time.
2. Dogs are not on leashes and Members are not cleaning up
after their pets on the docks and the Club grounds: In
accordance with our Clean Marina designation, we have
provided dog stations equipped with bags, so please pick
up after your dog. All dogs are to be on a leash while on
Club property. Dogs are not to be tied to the handrails or
fences and left attended.
3. Talking on a cell a phone is not allowed in the Members
Dining Room, Bar, and Members Lounge: We allow texting
and game-playing as long as the devices are on mute.
4. The Dining Room and Bar is to be enjoyed by everyone,
including children: However, when your child is unhappy
and begins to disrupt the experience of other members, we
ask that you take them outside until they calm down.
Children are allowed in the Bar if they are accompanied by
their parents and they are sitting at a table. Children are not
to be running through the dining room and Clubhouse as it
creates an unsafe environment for everyone.
5. The paddle tennis courts are for the exclusive use of CYC
members and their authorized guests: CYC members are to
bring no more than two guests at any given time and no
more than two times a month. Members are
required to register their guests on the Paddle
Tennis Guest Registration Form and are to pay the
daily guest fee.
Our House and Grounds Rules get updated
sporadically, so if you have a suggestion for an
improvement or change, please send that to me.
I have also been asked how members gain
access to the Members Only section of the CYC website. You
will find an up-to-date Member Roster there as well as
important membership documents such as the House and
Grounds Rules and Membership By-Laws, amongst other
information.
Go to www.calyachtclub.com.
Click on “Member Login” in the upper right corner of the
web page.
Type your Username. Initially, this is the membership
number of the primary member 21000012.
Type your Password. Initially, this is the member’s last
name and it is case sensitive.
Click “Go.”
To see the Member Roster, click on “Member” on the
upper left side of the toolbar. A dropdown box will
appear; select “Roster.”
For quick search, type the last name and first name, click
“Search.”
You may change the initial username and password any
time. For any further question, please call Claudia Moore in
the Membership office.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the First Mates
Cruise in Catalina this month! It will be the first cruise with
our new Club boat, the Charles Hathaway! Please look for the
announcement regarding the cruise that is in this issue.
OCTOBER 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
18 Trunk or Treat
22 Wine & Cheese Event
25 CYCWA Car Museum
29 Yachting Dinner
31 Head of Marina Rowing
5 Club closed 6 Bridge Club 7
Cmmd. Cruise
Commodore’s
Commodore’s
Epicurean Event
Cruise
Cruise
Knit or Knot
Women’s Paddle
Mx Dbl Paddle Tennis
Tennis
3-10 Commodores Cruise
4
Shadden Series
7
Epicurean Event
11 Family Movie Night
16-18 First Mates Cruise
Brunch
4 Club closed
Shadden Series
Mixed Doubles
Paddle Tennis
Brunch
11 Club closed 12 Club closed 13 Bridge Club 14
Family Outdoor
Movie Night
Columbus Day
Mixed Doubles
Paddle Tennis
Brunch
18 Club closed 19
Club closed
Knit or Knot
Women’s
Paddle Tennis
Trunk or Treat
Mixed Doubles
Paddle Tennis
Brunch
25 Club closed 26 Club closed 27
CYWA
El Segundo
Car Museum
Fleet Council
Seafood Buffet
Women’s
Paddle Tennis
Commodore’s
Cruise
Sail Comm. Mtg.
Jr. Comm. Mtg.
Women’s
15
Paddle Tennis
ASMBYC Mtg.
Paddle Tennis
Dinner for Two
Mixed Doubles 10
Paddle Tennis
Commodore’s
Cruise
CYCWA Board Mtg.
Dinner for Two
Seafood Buffet
16
First Mates
Cruise
17
Mixed Doubles
Paddle Tennis
First Mates
Cruise
Seafood Buffet
Dinner for Two
24
23
22
Painting Aficionados Wine and Cheese
Event
Sunset Book Club
New Member Mtg.
Mixed Doubles
Seafood Buffet
Paddle Tennis
30
29
Bridge Club 28 Women’s
Paddle Tennis
Knit or Knot
Women’s
Paddle Tennis
9
8
Cmmd. Cruise
20 Bridge Club 21 Women’s
First Mates Cruise
3
2
Commodore’s
Cruise
Competition
Planning Comm.
Mixed Doubles
Paddle Tennis
Saturday
Book Mates
Knit or Knot
Women’s
Paddle Tennis
Friday
1
Women’s
Paddle Tennis
OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS
Commodore’s
Cruise
Thursday
Mixed Doubles
Paddle Tennis
Oktoberfest
Party
Dinner for Two
Halloween
31
Bridge Mtg.
Head of Marina
Rowing Regatta
Yachting Dinner
Breeze Deadline
Dinner for Two
Seafood Buffet
NOVEMBER 2015
Brunch
1 Club closed
2 Club closed
Mixed Doubles
Paddle Tennis
3 Bridge Club 4 Women’s
Women’s Paddle
Tennis
Knit or Knot
6 Advanced Race 7
Management
Seminar
Book Mates
Dinner for Two
Daylight Savings
Ends
Brunch
5
Paddle Tennis
Fleet Council
8 Club closed
9 Club closed 10 Bridge Club 11 Women’s
Seafood Buffet
12
13
Paddle Tennis
Advanced Race
Management
Seminar
Mixed Doubles
Paddle Tennis
Commodores
Ball
(no a la carte
dining)
Knit or Knot
Women’s Paddle
Tennis
CYCWA Board Mtg.
Jr. Comm. Mtg.
14
Seafood Buffet
CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB
4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 • 310-823-4567 • Fax: 310-822-3658
Always check www.calyachtclub.com for the most current event information.

Breeze APril 2006 - California Yacht Club

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