March 2015 - California Yacht Club
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March 2015 - California Yacht Club
MARCH 2015 From The Commodore T his month I wish to focus Olympics Games. Major on three subjects of League Baseball did not interest to the membership. support Olympic baseball Opening Day at CYC is and now baseball and Saturday, March 7. Be sure to softball have been removed Dress Ship and join your from the roster of Olympic friends in what should be a sports. By comparison, the fun-filled day at CYC. Besides National Hockey League the ceremony (including one of shuts down for two weeks my brief speeches) and a during the Winter Olympics hosted lunch for all members, and their sport thrives. Rear there will be carnival fun for Commodore Kellie the kids and fun for the adults Fennessy is busy finalizing Commodore with a Mardi Gras theme. The the clinics and the dinner Rick Turner day will include a magician, event. Don’t miss this Hurricanes to quench your thirst, opportunity to raise funds for and an Honor Guard from the United States the 2016 Olympians to represent the USA in Marine Corps. A big thank you to Fleet Captain Rio de Janeiro. Mike Blecher and his committee for doing an By this time everyone probably knows outstanding job to officially open the yachting that CYC’s Club Keelboat Program has season at our Club. purchased two Martin 242 sailboats. They On May 16, CYC is hosting a fundraising are available for racing, such as the recent event in support of the United States Olympic SCYA Midwinter Regatta, and are also Sailing Team. US Sailing Team members will be available for day sails. There will be Learn here conducting clinics for junior and not-so to Sail classes in April for those who always junior sailors. In the evening there will be a silent wanted to go sailing but didn’t know how. and live auction along with a dinner. This is an This is a great new program for the event that is important to sailing in the United members of our Club. Kudos to Keelboat States. Our Club has a rich tradition of its Chair Tim Clarke and his committee. If you members sailing at the Olympic Games, need more information, contact Tim. including medalists Owen Churchill (1932 Eight As always, this month is full of Meter, gold), Hal Haenel (1988 Star, silver; 1992 upcoming fun: The Harris Spring Regatta is Star, gold) and J.J. Isler (1992 470, bronze; 2000 March 14, just before the actual Spring 470, silver). Equinox on March 20. The Power Fleet will The Club and its members have also been host the Spring Dinner Dance “A Night in deeply involved in Olympic sailing race Vegas II” on March 21. The last weekend in management. In 1932, Club member Paul Hiller March, CYC is holding the Laser was General Chairman for Olympic yacht racing Midwinters West Regatta for over 80 events and CYC Commodore A.N. Kemp sailors. So get your Race Committee organized the necessary financing. In the 1984 training or your boat ready for spring Olympic Games, the Club helped run Olympic Circle sailing. Before you know it, the Sunset A, which we continue to use on a weekly basis. Series begins on April 15. Sailing is generally a non-spectator sport, so Enjoy your Club! ticket sales and media provide little income. In friendship, Therefore, this type of sport is at risk in the Rick Turner, Commodore 2/BREEZE MARCH 2015 California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 310-823-4567 Fax: 310-822-3658 www.calyachtclub.com Volume 51 • Number 3 General Manager Michele Underwood Editor-in-Chief John W Nelson Managing Editor Vince Mattera - Sam Haythorn photo Editorial Assistants Diane Adler Steve Edwards Nancy Lepe Claudia Moore Commodore Rick Turner Vice Commodore Richard Hamlin Club Keelboat Program Rear Commodore Kellie Fennessy Fleet Captain Mike Blecher The Breeze is published to provide members with announcements of, and information about, Club activities. Deadline for articles is the first day of the previous month of the publication date. Contact Breeze Editor John W Nelson at [email protected] for information on submitting articles. - Diane Howard photo Port Captain Debbie Feinerman Mariners Education Breeze (USPS #016-319) is published monthly by California Yacht Club, Inc. d.b.a. California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Subscription price of $12 annually is included in member dues. Periodicals postage paid at Venice, CA and at additional mailing office. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Breeze California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Copyright © 2015 California Yacht Club, Inc. All Rights Reserved - Vivian Huff photo To place an ad, please contact Claudia Moore at 310-823-4567 x2765 or [email protected] SAIL From the Commodore Sunset Series Survey CYC Keelboat Program Winners’ Circle Competition Fund RC Volunteer Training Jr Sailing Update Key West Race Week Key West Corinthian Class Racing 2 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 11 EVENTS Yachting Dinner Epicurean News CYC Burgee Evening Colors Sunset Book Club Book Mates 6 20 20 20 22 23 POWER Power Fleet News Photo Contest Mariners Education 12 12 13 CYCWA Installation and Awards On The Horizon El Segundo Trip Painting Aficionados 14 16 17 18 MEMBERSHIP New Members From the Manager 25 26 CALENDAR March/April Events 27 CYCWA Installation Front Cover: Keelboat Program Committee Chair Tim Clarke qualifying CYC members to sail the Club’s new Martin 242s. - Sam Haythorn photo Back cover: Assisted by your Club’s Competition Fund, Jessica McJones competes in a Laser regatta on San Francisco Bay. - Chris Ray photo MARCH 2015 BREEZE/3 “What Makes You Race?” A Survey of Sunset Series Racers By SUE SERVICE, Sail Committee Chair t the final race of the 2014 Sunset Series a short 10 question survey was passed out to racers at the trophy presentation. Additionally, a link was provided in the next day's Sunset Series email where interested racers could answer the survey on-line. In total, we received responses from 92 people (53 in person, and 39 on-line), which probably represents somewhere in the neighborhood of 15% of people that race in Sunset. This survey is by no means perfect, or even A We asked if the following factors were important, not important, or neutral, in terms of deciding whether to enter a regatta. Race management was important to nearly all respondents. The format of the regatta (buoy race vs. random leg) and the location of the regatta (in MdR vs. another marina) were also important to most respondents. The trophies and entry fees, however, were not important to most respondents. 4/BREEZE MARCH 2015 scientifically sound, but it provides some insight into racing preferences and the interests of Sunset Series racers. While the survey was administered to Sunset Series racers, it did consider a range of racing topics. Here are the characteristics of the respondents: • 11% have done only random leg type regattas in the last two years • 47% have raced in either San Diego Yachting Cup or Long Beach Race Week in the last two years • Age distribution: <25: 8% 26-40: 21% 41-60: 44% >60: 27% • 61% have done a random leg regatta in the last two years While no choice had questions about regatta format, a clear majority of respondents preferred buoy races over random leg regattas, and single-day regattas over multi-day; although nearly as many respondents did not have a preference. • 52% race primarily PHRF, 35% race primarily One-Design, and 13% race primarily in cruising class With regard to race formats, most respondents want to race only one weekend a month. CYC’s No Hassle, All Fun, Fun, Fun Keelboat Program By TIM CLARKE, Keelboat Program Chair ince our kickoff presentation on January 23, interest in the Keelboat Program continues to grow. The opportunity to get out on the water without the hassle and cost of boat ownership has resonated with Club members. Our initial two Martin 242s are looking great with plenty of time and money having been invested in refinishing decks, replacing all the standing rigging, new outboards, and new safety equipment. As mentioned in last month’s Breeze, the Keelboat Program is open to all CYC members and includes excellent benefits: • 15 day sails • The opportunity to rent a boat for a maximum of six (6) regatta days - Martin 242 one design regattas - Wednesday night Sunset Series - PHRF races within Santa Monica Bay • Friday Night Match Racing S All of this is available for only 12 monthly payments of $50 or one annual payment of $600. Keelboat Program members have had access to the boats for a few weeks now. Whether benefiting from the comfort and ease of day sailing the Martin 242s, or the competitiveness of one design racing in upcoming regattas, or Wednesday night Sunset Series races, all the members will thoroughly enjoy the program. We are very pleased to announce that Friday Night Match Racing will start May 15. Access as a skipper to this part of the program is exclusively for Keelboat Program members. Stay tuned for more details. Opening Day on Saturday, March 7, is almost here, so please come and join us on the docks to learn more about the program and our pair of Martin 242s. We will have both boats on the water showcasing how exciting they are to match race and simply sail for recreation. More details about the program and how to join are available on the CYC website. In the Keelboat Program’s check-out process, members demonstrate the ability to perform basic maneuvers, including departing and returning to the dock, tacking and gybing, and sailing a specified course. Crew overboard recovery is also tested. If they intend to race the boat, or use the spinnaker during day sails, members will be required to demonstrate proficiency with that sail. In addition to the hands-on skills assessment, they will also be “quizzed” regarding knowledge of basic seamanship, “rules of the road,” and safety procedures. - Sam Haythorn photo MARCH 2015 BREEZE/5 Yachting Dinner Thursday, March 26, 2015 Toward Cleaner Waterways in Marina del Rey A Public Forum on Issues Impacting Use and Enjoyment of Our Maritime Vessels Panelists: Greg Gibeson – President, Recreational Boaters of California Greg Schem – Owner, The Boat Yard, Marina del Rey and Channel Islands Steve Hathaway – President, California Yacht Club Charles E. Michaels – Vice President and General Counsel, LAACO, Ltd. oin fellow power, sail, rowing, kayaking, and paddleboard enthusiasts for a critically informative forum addressing major issues impacting the recreational boating community: • TMDL – the dilemma of copper paints in MdR and statewide • Copper paints and alternatives • Hull cleaning and best management practices • What lessees, boaters, and anchorages need to know – practical tips in an age of uncertainty. J Who should care about this issue? All boaters, all marinas, and all coastal governments. Boater interests will be significantly impacted by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s approval to impose a TMDL regulation in reducing copper by 85% and remove sediment polluted with trace metals in MdR. This carries a heavy price tag for boaters and marinas. Where are we now? What is the timeline? What is a reasonable approach? No-Host Cocktails – 6:15 p.m. Bountiful Buffet - 7:00 p.m. followed by presentation $26 includes dinner, tax, service, and parking RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure, as a public service of CYC. CYC Staff Commodore Martin McCarthy, Yachting Programs Chair Winners’ Circle By DIANE ADLER 2015 BERGER/STEIN SERIES MALIBU AND RETURN DRYC JANUARY 3-4 PHRF AA Holua, Brack Duker. 2. Pyewacket, Roy Disney. 3. Pendragon IV, John MacLaurin. 4. Margaritaville 1.5, Jay Steinbeck. PHRF A 2. Babe, Doug Steele. PHRF B 1. Trust Me, Duncan Cameron. CRUISER 1. Va Pensiero, Joseph Weber. 2. Encore, John McEntire. 3. Celerity, Bruce and Renne Bilson. 4. Pacific, Whitney Green. ORCA 1. Porkapotomus, Dave Licata. 2. Hiper, David Collins. 6/BREEZE MARCH 2015 SUPER BOWL REGATTA SMWYC 1/25/2015 OPTI CHAMPS (14 boats entered) 1. Grant Janov. 4. Jordan Janov. 5. Katharine Doble. 6. Tot Davis. 8. Elijah Smith. 9. Aidan Koslu. OPTI GREEN FLEET (22 boats entered) Valentina Casal, Ethan Chi, Callie Davis, Lucca Farrell, Tessa Farrell, Nial Glynn, Josie Hamilton, Fisher Jenkins, Lucas Knight, Oona Koslu, Nicholas Silva. LASER RADIAL (13 boats) 3. Andro Korlaet. 4. Jack Hogan 6. Bastien Rasse. 9. Ryan Janov. CFJ 1. Kieran Schocklee/Preston Zeigler. PERRY SERIES USSCLB JAN 31 – FEB 1 C420 (30 boats entered) 14. Jessica McJones/ Gavin McJones. 29. Marie Line/Lucie Freeman. Competition Fund Supports CYC Athletes By MARYLYN HOENEMEYER, Competition Fund Chair or nearly two decades, CYC’s Competition Fund has provided financial support to our members as they prepare for and participate in national, regional, and international competition. Be they juniors or adults, competing in sailboats or shells, the Competition Fund helps CYC athletes develop their competitive edge as they proudly represent our Club at numerous prestigious events. In the past year, Competition Fund grants have allowed members to participate in advanced level coaching clinics, interclub challenges, and national, continental, and international sailing regattas. Highlights for the past year include the Fund’s support of: F • Junior sailors competing at the Orange Bowl, USODA Team Trials, US Sailing Women’s Singlehanded Championship, and US Sailing Youth Championships; • Coaching sessions for CYC teams competing in the Farr 40 and Martin 242 North American Championships; • CYC skippers competing in the J/80 Worlds and in the J/70 class at Key West Race Week; • CYC’s entries in interclub challenges, including the Lipton Cup and the Linda Elias Women’s One Design, which again featured a team comprised of junior and adult sailors. -Bronny Daniels photo Those who participated in funded events were grateful for your support. Some of our members won their event and all did well, better prepared to realize their goals thanks to the Competition Fund. While doing well is laudable, it is not the only measure of success, as all bring back to the Club a spirit of enthusiasm to compete again, and provide the inspiration for others to achieve at the highest levels. A special demand on the Competition Fund in 2015 will be upgrading the Competition Fund boat to make it more suitable for today’s coaching requirements. These upgrades include chaps to protect the skins, a new driving station to create more interior space for ease of movement within the boat, and a permanent shed to insure that our asset will remain in good repair for many years to come. Coaching of individual members, challenge teams, and fleets remains a primary focus for the Competition Fund, as that is paramount for building the skills necessary to successfully compete. The Fund will continue to work with some of CYC’s One Design fleet to host clinics that will prepare our members to compete at national and regional events. Voluntary contributions from CYC members are the sole source of funding for the Competition Fund, through a recommended annual contribution of $36 on your February bill. The Competition Fund Committee, composed of S/C Alice Leahey, S/C Craig Leeds, Fleet Secretary Sam Haythorn, and Chair Marylyn Hoenemeyer, will work to invest the Fund wisely. Our dedicated rowers and sailors, striving to meet their competitive goals, thank you for your continued support. MARCH 2015 BREEZE/7 CYC Race Committee Volunteer Training – March 21 A legacy of spirit and service By LORI HAYTHORN alifornia Yacht Club has a long tradition of hosting outstanding local, regional, national, and international regattas. This is possible only through the participation of our many race committee volunteers. If you have ever wondered exactly what these volunteers are doing and why they are having so much fun, plan on attending the Race Committee Volunteer orientation and training session on Saturday, March 21, at 9 a.m. A brief classroom orientation will be followed by dockside activities on the main committee boat, the Owen Churchill, and the Club’s inflatable markset boats. Whether you are interested in setting marks or helping with starts and finishes on the Owen Churchill, the training will walk you through all the steps. We hope to see you there. Race committee participation is a great way to get involved at CYC and be part of the action, all while having fun on the water and at your Club. Check out the Sailing/Regattas page on the CYC website to see some of the regattas we host. For more information about volunteering and this event, contact Lori Haythorn at [email protected]. Sign-ups are also on the Sailing Education page of the CYC website. C Volunteers enjoying Race Committee Appreciation Day in January. A Busy Year Lies Ahead for Junior Sailing By COACH NINA AVILES ur Junior Sailing Program has grown exponentially and brought many new members and families to share in CYC’s youth sailing traditions. We are training hard and having a great time in our busy spring season, while developing a strong coaching team with a spectrum of expertise that caters to the needs of our healthy program. We are enjoying the blossoming of many new racers, some whose first time in a boat was just last summer, and they are already performing well at regattas and showing great potential. We are working hard at staying creative, inventive, and inspirational while laying a strong foundation for our kids to build on and have fun. Our Junior Room is shipshape after a good spring cleaning and is undergoing a refreshing remodel. Our youth Learn to Sail and Intro to Racing programs are now open for the Spring Session and the team is already traveling and competing nearly every weekend. Be sure to mark your calendar for the Sanguinetti Team Racing Opti Championship, which will be hosted by the Club on June 6-7. O 8/BREEZE MARCH 2015 CYC Racing Updates: Key West Race Week By DUNCAN CAMERON Key West Race Week -Allen Clark/PhotoBoat.com alifornia Yacht Club was ably represented during this year’s Key West Race Week. Led by skipper Doug McLean and sailing under the CYC burgee, USA 32 competed in the 54 boat strong J/70 fleet, January 18-23, 2015. In addition, CYC members Guillaume Rasse and Nina Aviles crewed on USA 59, also in the J/70 fleet. Not only was the J/70 class the largest of the regatta, it was also the most competitive, with the final positioning seriously contested throughout the 11 races. Through solid and consistent sailing, Doug McLean’s CYC team (which also included crew Keith Magnussen, Erik Shampain, and Greg Koski) found themselves in 7th place going into day four, and in striking distance of a podium position. They say if you are never over early, you aren’t getting to the line early enough. If ever there was a time to gamble with an aggressive start, this was it. In such a big fleet there is a huge difference between a good start, clear air, and moving up in the standings versus being buried in the pack with 50 other boats doing their best to make sure you stay there. Unfortunately, USA 32 was OCS in two races on the final day, but still managed to claw its way back to respectable finishes. In the end, CYC’s USA 32 rounded out the regatta in 11th place, which is a great finish for a team doing its first regatta in the boat and in a really tough fleet. Said Doug McLean: “One of the best sailing experiences ever, great boat, great sailing venue, C and really great team. We came a long way from where we started, and having never sailed together until Key West, I am very proud of this team. I am also very proud of our results. I want to thank our sponsors, Latis Racing, Ullman Sails, and most of all California Yacht Club, for their great support.” CYC Racing KWRW team photo (Greg Koski, Doug McLean, Erik Shampain, Keith Magnussen) MARCH 2015 BREEZE/9 R need a BIGGER SLIP A WORLD-CLASS AD AGENCY STEPS FROM CYC canne s g ran d p r i x emmy n o m i nat e d aicp • clio • one show Z Z 310.279.5024 • ARCANAACADEMY.COM 13323 WASHINGTON BLVD. S UI T E 301 • LOS AN GE LE S , CALI FOR N I A NEWBUSINE S S @ARCAN AACADE MY. COM Fun and Challenges at Key West Race Week By NINA AVILES ey West Race Week 2015 was a wonderful experience, on and off the water. Junior Program Director Guillaume Rasse and I competed in the J/70 class, the largest class of the regatta, with 54 boats featuring a slew of big name professionals. The Corinthian class within this large fleet consisted of 20 teams, with our J/70 being one of them. The talent level was extremely high, making it a week-long dog-fight that saw constant changes at the top of the standings in challenging weather and inconsistent conditions. It was some of the best sailing we have had since we competed in the Star World Championship in 2013. The trip began with a long, crowded red-eye flight into Miami, where we picked up our rental car and made our way to the Keys just in time to jump aboard the J/70, Jaya, and get in a full day of practice. Jaya’s USA 59 crew consisted of: Craig Tallman (skipper), Erik Mayol (tactician), Guillaume Rasse (forward), and Nina Aviles (trimmer). We recently competed together in the J/70 World Championship in September of 2014 and were all looking forward to getting back on the water. The sailing community is truly a small one. It’s even smaller when you begin competing in high caliber one-design events. You always run into the same people and friends, just on different boats and at different venues. Such as: World Match Race Champion Taylor Canfield, 2014 Rolex Yachtsman K Terry Hutchinson and Yachtswoman Stephanie Roble, a multitude of Olympic and America’s Cup athletes, and even your very own Club’s members like CYC’s Doug McLean, skippering his J/70 USA 32. It makes for great racing and great camaraderie on shore. There were several highlights to this experience: From the pristine sailing conditions, the beautiful turquoise waters, the low humidity tropical weather, to the wonderful libation recommendations from Scott Jarema and Sue Service. Best of all, it was getting together with our friends at the end of the day and sharing in each other’s challenges. I can’t tell you how much comfort it brought to hear how the top professionals seemed to be struggling just as much as we were. Being a new class, but a strong one, we are always picking each other’s brains and sharing what was working and what wasn’t at the end of each day. This made for an overall fulfilling and unique learning experience. “… the top professionals seemed to be struggling just as much as we were.” MARCH 2015 BREEZE/11 CYC Power Fleet Off and Running for 2015! By SEO KAREN STIRLING, Power Fleet Chair huge thank you to Rich Namerow for starting the Power Fleet year off with an amazing Mariners Education knot seminar, by Lindsey Philpott, “the Knot Guy.” Lindsey reminded us of all the nautical knots for making our ocean adventures enjoyable and safe. A A NIGHT IN VEGAS II Saturday, March 21 Slip into your lucky gambling outfit, break open your piggy bank, and come join the Power Fleet on Saturday, March 21, 2015. CYCWA Secretary Diane Howard and Mary Ann Robinson have planned an exciting “Vegas Baby” night, without the long drive. Start the evening with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., then dinner from 7-8 p.m., topped off with dancing and “gambling” to follow. $40.00 inclusive. Please RSVP early to the CYC front desk at 310-823-4567. SAVE THE DATES: Saturday, April 25 Spring Dock Party – Rock the Dock Sunday, May 24 Day Cruise to Malibu – Progressive Lunch Power and Sailboats Saturday, June 20 Summer Dock Party – Celebrating 50th Birthday of MDR If it is any indication, by all the CYC members who came by the Power Fleet display and signed up during Activities Day, it is definitely going to be a fantastic year at CYC. Thank you to the event chairs for all your hard work. The Power Fleet events are open to all CYC members. I look forward to seeing you at the Club. Power Fleet On-the-Water Photo Contest Winner: CYCWA 2nd Officer Dawn Sprout “View from Fortuna at Sunset” Taken in Marina del Rey Submit On the Water Photos to: cyc-power-fleet@ cycfleet.com 12/BREEZE MARCH 2015 2015 Mariners Education Kickoff Knot Tying Seminar By RICH NAMEROW number of knots, the actual number can easily exceed several thousand. Lindsey’s discussion also included a practical session where he handed out lengths of line and we practiced a variety of knots that we as sailors and power boaters can use every day. Several examples: The Flemish Coil was replaced by a Figure 8 Flake, which is a figure eight layout that is a better way to leave a line on the dock. Lindsey also shared a great knot called the Highwayman’s Hitch that allows you to securely tie your dinghy to a wooded section of dock and then pull the single side for a stress-free getaway. Lindsey has a great website that contains beautiful pictures of his decorative knots, how to order his publications, and other useful information. Check out www.theknotguy.com. Thank you to Lindsey Philpott for an informative and entertaining morning. The next Mariners Education is Saturday, February 28. Check the Breeze and CYC website calendar as well as the Club video screens for the topic and location. Speaker Lindsey Philpott, SEO Karen Stirling, and event Chair Rich Namerow he elegance of knot tying was shared with an overflow audience of CYC members at the inaugural session of the 2015 Mariners Education series on January 31, 2015. Lecturer Lindsey Philpott held our rapt attention for over 90 minutes as he shared his vast expertise on the artistry and practicality of appropriate knot tying to make our beloved sport of boating safer and easier. Also known as “The Knot Guy,” Lindsey is the author of several books, including “The Ultimate Book of Decorative Knots.” Lindsey began his lecture with a discussion on the definition of “knot,” the attempts to assign a proper taxonomy of recording and documenting knots, and the difference between a hitch (ties a rope to an object), a bend (ties two or more ropes together), and a stopper (tie an end of rope to keep it from unraveling or passing through a narrow gap). In the end, Lindsey admitted that while there may not be an infinite T - Diane Howard photos MARCH 2015 BREEZE/13 CYCWA’s 2015 Installation Luncheon Awards and Synchronized “Swimming” By CYCWA FIRST OFFICER CAROL WATKINS Y es. Synchronized (somewhat) swimming, excellent food, and much laughter marked CYCWA’s lovely luncheon on January 17. Executive Officer Sharon Stewart was installed to lead the Women’s Association in 2015 by S/C and SEO Betta Mortarotti and SEO Mary Jane McClintock. Also installed were First Officer Carol Watkins, Second Officer Dawn Sprout, and Secretary Diane Howard. As usual, Betta and Mary Jane outdid themselves by creating a flower garden for this year’s Executive Board. Following a delicious meal, our Master of Ceremonies F/O Carol Watkins showed a film clip from the “Wide World of Sports, CYC Style” of the CYCWA women’s synchronized swim team performing at the First Mates Cruise at 4th of July Cove last October. Carol then introduced CYC’s own men's synchronized swim team made up of Doug Stewart, CYC President Steve Hathaway, Steven Myles, Fred Lanes, Rick Citron, and S/C Bill Watkins. These “aquatic artistes” mesmerized the attendees with their own unique interpretation of synchronized swimming in the thin air of the Club’s dining room. Commodore Rick Turner and Jr. S/C CYCWA Bridge – 1st Officer Carol Watkins, 2nd Officer Dawn Sprout, Executive Officer Sharon Stewart, and SEO Donna Petersen Richard Mainland were their indispensable executive stagehands. One word describes this performance – hilarious! If you missed it, you missed out. Following lunch, Jr. SEO Nancy Matzdorff presented 2015’s CYC Sail Committee Chair Susan Service with the 2014 CYCWA Fleet Service Award for her outstanding contributions in time and service to CYC. Michele Fisher was CYCWA Men’s Auxiliary Synchronized Swim Team 14/BREEZE MARCH 2015 honored with the 2014 CYCWA Woman of the Year Award for her contributions of time and service to our association. To conclude the awards ceremony, Nancy Matzdorff was presented with a beautiful scrapbook of memories made for her by 2014 CYCWA Historian, Diane Howard. The fun and festive luncheon concluded with a few words from Nancy Matzdorff and EO Sharon Stewart, followed by a toast by Commodore urner saluting Sharon and her newly Turner installed board. 1st Officer Carol Watkins and CYCWA Secretary Diane Howard CYCWA Fleet Service Award recipient Susan Service and Carol Watkins Table decoration for Executive Board CYCWA SEO Norma Pratt, Joanna Brody, CYCWA Hon. SEO Patty Hathaway, Eva Cohen, and Peggy Powers Jr. SEO Nancy Matzdorff and EO Sharon Stewart - Vivian Huff photos MARCH 2015 BREEZE/15 CYCWA On The Horizon By SHIRLEY CABEEN BOOK MATES Thursday, March 5 11:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room SUNSET BOOK CLUB Wednesday, March 18 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room “The Children Act” by Ian McEwan, one of the most celebrated fiction writers in the world, applies McEwan's incisive approach to the story of Fiona Maye, a High Court British judge, who presides over Family Court. Fifty-nine, childless, and with her marriage in crisis, she receives a troubling case of a beautiful 17-year-old boy who wants to refuse medical treatment, and will undoubtedly die due to the religious convictions of his family. With time running out, she can forcibly order the treatment, but first has to do her own painful self-analysis of lost chances, personal failings, and professional disappointments. Her visit with young Adam becomes a dramatic epiphany. McEwan, who also wrote “Atonement,” is brilliant with language and ambiguity. Moderator is SEO Stephanie Weston. Call the Club for a reservation and lunch information. This month’s selection is “Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Cook Has Gone Before,” by Tony Horwitz. It is both an informative and humorous retracing of the explorations of Captain Cook, who pioneered the discovery of the Pacific and its exotic islands. The author actually signed on as mate on a replica of Cook’s ship to replicate Cook’s path, with hilarious results and also piercing insights. This elegantly written book describes the wonders he found as well as the questionable morality of imposing European culture, diseases, and power on people who had learned to live successfully in their own spectacular natural world. Moderator is Peggy Mitchell. Price is $10.00 inclusive for dessert and coffee. Please contact the Club for reservations, which are requested. Chairs are Marie Hedlund and Antoinette Leos. CYCWA PADDLE TENNIS every Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your paddles to the courts for fun-filled round-robin matches. No experience required – all skill levels are welcome and invited to participate. Following the play on Thursdays, there is a no-host lunch in the dining room. Please contact Chairs Paula Watson and Linde Caughey for more information. CYCWA BRIDGE CLUB every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bridge players of all skill levels are invited to join this club. Bridge is an excellent way to sharpen the mind with strategy and memory as well as meet a great group of talented members who know how to combine fun and competition. Tables are set up in the bar area. Cards and score sheets are provided. The bridge players break midday for a no-host luncheon. All 16/BREEZE MARCH 2015 interested new players are encouraged to come or contact Chair Joan Silver. CYCWA KNIT OR KNOT every Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to noon Knitters, crocheters, or needleworkers of any sort are welcome to join us in the Members Lounge. Beginners are very welcome as we have many experienced craftpersons who can help you with that new or abandoned project. New Club members are especially invited. A no-host lunch in the dining room follows the activities. Contact Chair Patty Hathaway for more information. MAHJONG every Thursday 1 p.m. Join the group on Thursdays to play this fascinating and strategic tile game. All skill levels welcome. If you already play mahjong, you can also help teach the game and strategies to members who are new to the game. Just come and have some fun. 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. Join the growing artistic group – if you enjoy drawing and painting this is the group for you. The group is fortunate to have some incredible guidance and teaching from some of CYC’s talented artists. All skill levels encouraged. For details, contact Nancy Fellows. OPENING DAY Saturday, March 7 All CYCWA members are encouraged to attend the 2015 Opening Day of California Yacht Club. We will be welcoming members, guests, and dignitaries from other clubs and organizations and enjoying the festivities of the day. Please dress in your Club Blazer attire. CYCWA Explores Charming El Segundo By CYCWA 1ST OFFICER CAROL WATKINS F orty-five CYC members and guests recently enjoyed a beautiful day in and around El Segundo. The first of six programs sponsored by our Club’s women’s association, we started with a tour of the Flight Path Museum at LAX’s Imperial Terminal on the south side of the airport. Following a presentation on the history of the airport, our group enjoyed displays of models and uniforms and toured a vintage DC-9 passenger jet. It was great fun to see the stewardess uniforms dating back to the 1950s. Our experience was enriched by our excellent tour guides. We then enjoyed lunch at Rock & Brews in El Segundo. Since they were expecting 26 people, and 45 of us showed up at their door, they did an excellent job of serving us a delicious lunch. From there, we went to four fascinating venues, all within walking distance of the restaurant. Across the street was the El Segundo Brewery, where we tasted beer and toured the brewery accompanied by the owner, Rob Croxell. Rob was very informative, and we learned a lot about the process of making beer. Next, we had a lovely tour of the El Segundo Museum of Art, and then continued on to two galleries, Donjo Designs and MotoArt. At Donjo Designs, some of our party purchased beautiful sculptures of sea life. At MotoArt, we learned how the artists turn junk airplane parts into spectacular pieces of art and furniture. There was a lot to see in El Segundo, but do not fret if you missed it. We have two more trips coming up in this unique community. On April 26, we will visit the Old Town Music Hall, home of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ, and on October 25, we will see an interesting collection of cars at El Segundo’s Automobile Driving Museum. The Women’s Association offers wonderful opportunities for socializing, local tours, and philanthropic activities to enhance your CYC experience. To learn more about CYCWA, contact EO Sharon Stewart. - Pam Spriggs photos MARCH 2015 BREEZE/17 CYCWA Painting Aficionados Enjoy January "Magic" By NANCY FELLOWS C YCWA’s Painting Aficionados group held two engaging sessions in January, working with CYC member Randy Sprout to create magic with watercolor and watercolor pencils. Randy was selected to teach on an “Odyssey Art at Sea” cruise this February during a thirteen-day voyage around Southeast Asia on the Crystal Symphony cruise ship out of Singapore. When Randy asked if he could practice his lessons with us in January,, we enthusiastically said, “Yes!” 18/BREEZE MARCH 2015 Members of Painting Aficionados display their works in progress resulting from Randy Sprout’s watercolor lesson, “Singapore Skyline.” Pictured L to R: CYCWA 2nd Officer Dawn Sprout, Linda Oistad, Nancy Fellows, SEO Norma Pratt, Chip Goebert, Randy Sprout, Susan Silver, and Kathy Patterson. Seated: CYCWA 1st Officer Carol Watkins and CYCWA SEO Anne Sanguinetti. MARCH 2015 BREEZE/19 Epicurean Society News By SUSAN FRENCH, Epicurean Society Chair T he Epicurean Society held its first informal event of 2015 on January 28. Members spent a convivial evening feasting on Neapolitan style pizzas and fine wines. The pizzas came from Southend, a high-end pizza restaurant located on Washington Boulevard in the strip mall at the boulevard’s intersection with Abbot Kinney. Mario Vollera, Oste (Italian for host) and a partner in Southend, delivered the pizzas himself and stayed to chat about the restaurant, the pizzas (made with the highest quality ingredients), and the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, which runs a pizza cooking school at 4040 Del Rey Avenue #10. Four wines were served: ZD Abacus VIII, a very unusual solera-style wine that blends 14 vintages (1992-2005) of ZD’s Evening Colors The Return of a New CYC Tradition By Port Captain DEBBIE FEINERMAN Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; Saintsbury, Brown Ranch, Carneros 2010 Pinot Noir; a Jeraboam of Zaca Mesa, Santa Ynez Valley 2007 Syrah; and a magnum of Chateau Villars, Fronsac, Bordeaux 2006. Upcoming Epicurean events include: • “War and Cheese,” March 11, chaired by Katerina Bakhta (members-only informal event) • “An Evening in Old Havana,” May 12, chaired by Connie Hyman, Fleet Surgeon Richard Hyman, and S/C Martin McCarthy (formal dinner open to all CYC members) CYC Burgee Let us know where you and your CYC burgee have been. Pack your burgee on your travels and take a picture of it with you and your fellow CYC members. Submit to the Breeze editor, [email protected]. I t’s nearly Opening Day, marking the traditional opening of the yachting season, and also the return of our Evening Colors ceremonies. The first opportunity at California Yacht Club this season to participate in Evening Colors, the ceremony in which we lower the Stars and Stripes and other flags from the yardarm, will be on Opening Day. Gather on the front lawn on Saturday, March 7, at 1720 hours for the ceremony at 1730 hours. The ceremony is punctuated with a cannon blast triggered by our Master at Arms, Scott Jarema. It’s a lovely opportunity to show our respect for the flag and to reflect on all that it represents. Then, join us for Evening Colors at 1845 hours each Sunday from March 8 until September 13, and think about how fortunate we are to live in freedom ... and end the week with a bang! Contact me if you’re interested in learning more about Evening Colors or would like to join the CYC color guard. 20/BREEZE MARCH 2015 CYC member Erik Oistad displays the CYC burgee at Shelter Bay Marina at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal. Erik recently brought his sailboat Angantyr from Houston to Marina del Rey, via the Panama Canal. Shelter Bay Marina is a popular spot to lay over while being scheduled for transiting the canal. Where will you take the Club burgee? MARCH 2015 BREEZE/21 Sunset Book Club Voyages Through History By ANTOINETTE LEOS, Chair ur January meeting was a nuanced and excellent discussion of “Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time,” by Dava Sobel. It was skillfully guided by moderator Penelope Cornwall, who also provided a wonderful scrapbook of information on the subject. The dialogue was lively, with each person adding a new insight, personal point of reference, or comment on the book and its subject of how the invention of a seaworthy clock made modern navigation possible, and one man’s struggle to be recognized for his creation. Next we turn to another amazing story, this one on the uncharted high seas of the 18th century, and the adventures of the remarkable English explorer, Captain James Cook. Was Cook a hero or a villain? Two centuries after his three historic voyages of discovery, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tony Horwitz took his own wild ride across time and oceans to recapture Cook’s adventures in “Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before.” With a roguishly hilarious traveling companion, Mr. Horwitz joins the crew of a replica of Captain Cook’s ship and discovers the man behind the legend. James Cook was a restless prodigy, born in a peasant hut in Yorkshire, who reinvented himself in Georgian London and became the greatest navigator of his day. His voyages completed the map of the world, thereby helping create the global village as we know it today. However, Cook and his crews also brought disease, guns, and greed to the indigenous peoples of the Pacific. During his own voyage of discovery, Horwitz encounters the still exotic red-toothed warriors of “Savage Island” (today’s Niue), braves the roughest bar in Alaska, and learns that Cook’s legacy is still as controversial as it was when he was killed in a bloody clash on the Big Island of Hawai’i in 1779. This is a “rollicking good tale!” Please join us for our discussion on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations please; the cost is $10.00, inclusive. Of course, there will be a fabulous dessert and coffee. O In Memoriam Edward Neale CYC member since 1973 Laverne Keesling CYC member since 2007 Patricia Joan Alder CYC member since 1994 Catherine Gotthoffer CYC member since 1992 22/BREEZE MARCH 2015 CYC’s Competition Fund supports both adult and junior sailors who represent our Club. -Sara Proctor photo Book Mates: A Classic Case of Everything Old Is New Again By VIRGINIA and IRA TELLER, Cochairs his may be the 21st century, but we were happily transported back to the mid-20th century with the lively presentation of Raymond Chandler’s “The Long Goodbye,” published in 1953. Under the stewardship of the always resourceful moderator, S/C Bill Watkins, the first Book Mates meeting of 2015, attended by an overflow crowd of 40 CYC members, was filled with surprises and personal insights that gave unexpected depth and dimension to the novel, its author, the Los Angeles setting, and its "pulp" fiction format. The discussion of the novel was lively, with many members weighing in on their appreciation of the novel’s timeless quality. But the highlight of the day was the presence of surprise guest, John Nelson, CYC Breeze Editor. A soon-to-be T … he concentrated less on plotting and more on style, character, and the words on the page, and, as a result, influenced the writing styles of his contemporaries and writers such as Robert B. Parker, Lee Child, and Walter Mosley today. published crime novelist, John provided an in-depth presentation with photos and dialogue selections from Raymond Chandler works, including his earliest short stories in the hard-boiled publication, “Black Mask.” Chandler, along with Dashiell Hammett, Erle Stanley Gardner, and James M. Cain, earned acceptance in literary circles as a writer of real fiction, or as one critic observed: “He turned pulp into gold.” Our moderator remarked that Chandler’s great contribution to the crime and mystery genres was introducing the idea that crime writing was about the reason for that crime being committed, and not just about the corpse; he concentrated less on plotting and more on style, character, and the words on the page, and, as a result, influenced the writing styles of his contemporaries and writers such as Robert B. Parker, Lee Child, and Walter Mosley today. “The Long Goodbye” was Chandler’s sixth novel centering on detective Philip Marlowe and some critics consider it his finest work, certainly his most personal. Chandler himself, in a letter to a friend, called the novel “my best book” and recalled the agony of writing it while his wife was terminally ill. In 1955, the novel received the Edgar Award for Best Novel from the Mystery Writers of America. The leadership of S/C Watkins and John as co-moderators made this 2015 Book Mates kick-off session truly memorable and set the bar high for subsequent books and discussions. Another welcome surprise was provided by SEO Norma Pratt, moderator of the May non-fiction selection, “The Kindness of The Hangman,” co-authored by Holocaust survivor Henry Oster. Norma confirmed that the author will appear at the meeting, and he has graciously offered to provide signed first edition copies of his book at a reduced cash price. More surprises are in store for members at the March 5 meeting. CYC members who are attorneys will add insight and interpretation of the provocative themes of our next book selection, “The Children Act” by best-selling author Ian McEwan. SEO Stephanie Weston will moderate. Join us for lunch and a stimulating environment of discussion that has made Book Mates such a popular book group on the first Thursday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon: $12.47++ Reservations (310-823-4567) a must. MARCH 2015 BREEZE/23 Full-Service Boat Yard and Marina Learn more about us online: www.The-BoatYard.com 13555 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: (310) 823-8964 Fax: (310) 821-0569 24/BREEZE MARCH 2015 From The Manager By MICHELE UNDERWOOD O pening Day will feel like we have been transported to New Orleans with a Mardi Gras theme for the day’s activities. Beyond the annual ceremony opening our racing season, the day will have a unique flavor incorporating zydeco music, traditional Cajun and Creole food, Hurricanes, and beads. It’s sure to be a party on the docks. Fleet Captain Mike Blecher has made an extra effort to add activities for both children and adults throughout the day, so even if you cannot make the morning ceremony, come during the afternoon and enjoy the festivities. We recently held our annual Employees Awards Dinner celebrating CYC employees' years of service for 2014. Several employees received service pins for reaching milestone years of service: Francisco Rodriguez, Dining Room Server - 35 years; Ruben Gutierrez, Cook - 30 years; Juan Aguilar, Cook - 25 years; Gaime Gutierrez, Cook - 20 years; Roberto Gonzales, Dining Room Busser - 15 years; Pedro Gonzales, Boat Operations - 10 years; Paula Gutierrez, Bar Server - 10 years; and Ruben Velazquez, Banquet Server - 10 years. It is wonderful the number of years these employees have dedicated themselves to member service. The highlight of the evening was announcing the 2014 Employee of the Year, Dining Room Server Walter Martinez. Please congratulate these employees on a job well done. There are several events you should note this month. The March Yachting Dinner will host a panel discussion covering topics of great importance to boat owners as the county makes 26/BREEZE MARCH 2015 decisions about the TMDL load within Marina del Rey: copper paint alternatives, hull cleaning, diver regulations, site studies, what is happening in other marinas, and suggestions for what we can do now. We expect a large number of people to attend this function, so please make a reservation. If you have an interest in joining the Race Committee, but do not have any experience, plan on attending the Race Committee training day on March 21. You’ll learn all the different jobs that volunteers do, on and off the water, to make our regattas run so smoothly. Some jobs require strength, while others require experience, but no matter what your skill level, you will learn enough at the training to be able to join the Race Committee for 2015. See Peggy Powers if you have any questions. “A Night in Vegas II” is being planned for the Power Fleet’s spring dinner dance. CYCWA Secretary Diane Howard and Mary Ann Robinson were encouraged by members to bring back the casino, as so many enjoyed the evening last year. Come enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, and “gambling” on March 21. Children can enjoy Kids Movie Night downstairs while adults imbibe in some wine tasting in the Dining Room on March 20. Assistant General Manager Gus Marks has invited our vendors to bring wines from organic and sustainable vineyards from throughout the world to pour for that evening, and the Chef has been challenged to pair these wines with seasonal products from the farmers market. I look forward to seeing you at the Club. MARCH 2015 Sunday Monday 1 Club closed Brunch Tuesday Wednesday 3 Bridge Club 2 Club closed Opti Spring Series Women’s Paddle Tennis Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Daylight 8 Club closed Savings Time 9 Club closed 10 Brunch Women’s Paddle Tennis Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Brunch 15 Club closed 16 Club closed 17 Women’s Paddle Tennis Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Brunch 4 Women’s CYCWA Knit or Knot Opening Day Rehearsal Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Bridge Club 11 CYCWA Painting Aficionados CYCWA Knit or Knot Epicurean Event Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Bridge Club 18 CYCWA Sunset Book Club CYCWA Knit or Knot Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Friday Saturday 5 CYCWA Painting Aficionados CYCWA Knit or Knot Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Women’s Paddle Tennis Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis 29 Club closed 30 Club closed 31 CYCWA Book Mates Opening Day Seafood Buffet Fleet Council Mtg. Women’s Paddle Tennis 13 Harris Spring 14 12 CYCWA Board Mtg. Regatta Club 25 Dinner Sail Comm. Mtg. Seafood Buffet Jr. Comm. Mtg. Women’s Paddle Tennis 19 20 New Member Mtg. Wine and Cheese Laser Midwinters West Women’s Paddle Tennis Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Breeze deadline Laser Midwinters Registration Women’s Paddle Tennis Yachting Dinner Dinner for Two Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb Race Comm. 21 Training Day Power Fleet Dinner Dance 28 27 Laser Midwinters Laser Midwinters West West Dinner for Two Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb Seafood Buffet 14 21 22 26 26 27-29 Opti Spring Series Opening Day Rehearsal Opening Day Epicurean Special Event Club 25 Dinner Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Dinner for Two Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb Seafood Buffet Kids Movie Night MARCH HIGHLIGHTS 1 4 7 11 13 7 6 Paddle Tennis 22 Club closed 23 Club closed 24 Bridge Club 25 Bridge Mtg. 26 Power Fleet Dinner Dance Brunch Thursday Harris Spring Regatta Race Comm. Training Day Power Fleet Dinner Dance Yachting Dinner Laser Midwinters Registration Laser Midwinters West APRIL 2015 Bridge Club 1 Women’s 2 3 Paddle Tennis CYCWA Knit or Knot CYCWA Book Mates Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Easter 5 Club closed Easter Sunday Brunch and Egg Hunt 6 Club closed 7 Bridge Club Women’s Paddle Tennis 8 CYCWA Painting Aficionados Sunset Series Seminar Mx Dbl Paddle Tennis CYCWA Knit or Knot Fleet Council Mtg. Seafood Buffet Women’s Paddle Tennis 9 Sail Comm. Mtg. Seafood Buffet 4 Dinner for Two Classic Chateaubriand 10 Catalina CYCWA Board Mtg. Jr. Comm. Mtg. Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis 11 Conservancy Ball Malibu Zig-Zag Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Dinner for Two Chateaubriand 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. MARCH 2015 BREEZE/27
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