Celebrating Commodore Steve Weiss at PCYC`s Commodore`s Ball

Periplus
Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club
June 2014
Vol. XXXVIII Issue 6
Celebrating Commodore Steve Weiss
at PCYC’s Commodore’s Ball
In This Issue...
Commodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vice Commodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
In General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Men’s Only Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Commodore’s Ball Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
June Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
July Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
June Birthdays/Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fleet Captain Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Commodore/Employee of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Coastal Knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fleet Nurse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cinco De Mayo Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bridge at PCYC
Come and Join the fun
Find the Game that Suits your Skills
Wednesdays
Ladies Bridge 3pm to 5pm
Players with some experience or more
Call Laurie Weiss (805) 218-7226
Thursdays
Confident Players 7pm to 9:30pm
Call Janis Brierley (661) 619-1161
Fridays
“Help You” Bridge 3pm to 5pm
For those with very little experience on up
Call Angela Switzky (818) 929-3457
“The purpose of this Club shall be to encourage,
foster and promote the interest of yachting and
related activities involving nautical experience
acquired through the love of sport rather than
through necessity or the hope of gain.”
Contact Us
Commodore: Steve Weiss
Secretary: Jana Danza
Editor: Trish Johnson
Graphic Designer: Chelsea Gray
Photographers: Graham Wilson,
Leslie Cortez, Bonnie Mercadante,
Phil Peck
Copy Proof: Laurie Weiss,
Trish Johnson
General Manager: Brenda Dickmann
Publisher: Signature Graphics
Web Design: Robert Gray
Channel Islands Design
rg@cid.cc
Advertising: Contact PCYC Accounting
Accounting@pcyc.org
Accounting Department:
Pam Vinovich 805-984-8205
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The word “Periplus” stems from Greek, meaning
‘journey’ and also means a circumnavigation
or sea voyage around a coastline. The use of a
periplus, or journal, dates back to the second
century AD and was a document listing in
order, the ports and coastal landmarks. In that
sense, the periplus was a type of log similar to
the modern day ship’s log.
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Steve Weiss - Commodore
Commodore
Now that May is behind us, I’ll take a shot at recapping it. Laurie and I are quite pleased
that our Opening Day chores concluded down in Corona del Mar at Bahia Corinthian Yacht
Club. We’ve made many Opening Day friends over the past three years and the recurring
theme you hear from our sister clubs is that there’s nothing quite like that Pacific Corinthian
Yacht Club hospitality and camaraderie. May was jam packed with all kinds of activities
and events, a few of which I have focused on below: Cinco de Mayo Party, the VCORC
Random Leg Race, Wine Wednesday (last month only held on Thursday), Mother’s Day
Brunch at PCYC, 2nd Quarterly Meeting, Commodore’s Ball, Weekly On The Water
Programs, Weekly Yoga, Del Rey Yacht Club Memorial Weekend Cruise, the Olson 30
National Championships and Memorial Day at PCYC. At the quarterly meeting, I am pleased to report that
the Amendments to Bylaw Articles 5.6 & 5.7 affecting Intermediate & Associate Members, which had been
recommended by your Board of Directors, were approved overwhelmingly by those members in attendance. I’d
like to take this opportunity to personally thank Dottie Skidmore and her entire team as well as Dan & Patty
Wick for making this year’s Commodore’s Ball a truly memorable one for Laurie and me and hopefully for all of
you. In my book it was perfection from conception to the final curtain call, a grand slam in every aspect right
down to the tiniest detail. Also I would be negligent not to thank all the Committee Chairs and their worker bees
for their tireless dedication and contributions to the enjoyment and satisfaction of our members. In closing out
my recap of May, let us not forget all the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in order to
make this the greatest Country on earth and whom we honor each Memorial Day.
JUST A QUICK REMINDER TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT WE NEED YOU FOR THE NOMINATING
COMMITTEE. Please disregard PCYC’s previous official “Notice and Call” requesting that you submit your
name and application as a candidate for the 2014 Nominating Committee with respect to the application
form, qualifications and requirements. If you have any interest whatsoever in serving on this Committee,
simply call or email our Secretary, Jana Danza, at (805) 984-1041 or jtdanza@hotmail.com to let her know.
Our incredible diverse group of exceptional leaders, thinkers, innovators and visionaries now serving on the board
and various committees along with our general manager and staff have been working tirelessly and out of the
box on ways to improve and streamline the overall operation of the Club, increase membership and improve on
the retention of existing members, without compromising the qualities that make PCYC the crown jewel of the
Channel Islands Harbor. In the very near future, we will be introducing an exciting new bar menu which will be
exclusive to Bill’s Bar only, as well as fabulous updated fine dining choices which will only be served in our Main
Dining Room. Thus we will now be able have a choice of two completely different places to dine when we come
to PCYC. How exciting!
I’m still encouraged by the number of members that are receiving the Periplus online, their monthly billing
electronically and making their payments through PCYC’s Direct Payment ACH Program simply by filling out the
Direct Debit Authorization form with the Accounting Office, but I definitely would like to see more participation.
If you really think about it, this is definitely a win win situation for all involved. The Periplus online is in color
along with better definition, you are not dependent on snail mail for either the Periplus or the monthly billing
statement, and your payment is made automatically for you. The benefits to the Club are a considerable savings in
money and time, and, of course, time is money!
Below you will find a brief outline of this month’s coming events: Wine Wednesday (June 4th), Beer Tasting & Food
Pairing (Saturday, June 7th), Capt. Dave’s Fishing Derby and Electric Boat Event & Seafood Buffet (Saturday,
June 14th), Ladies Who Do Lunch (Thursday, June 19th), PCYC Men’s Wounded Warrior Lunch (Thursday, June
26th), Captain Phil’s Island Cruise (Friday – Sunday, June 27th – the 29th).
Once again, we would like to thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers as our son, Ara, continues to wage
war against thymic carcinoma. We continue to feel totally optimistic in defeating this unwelcome culprit. Believe
me, we don’t take your support lightly and feel we are truly blessed to know each and every one of you.
In closing, I would like to thank each and every one of you for helping to make our Club, Pacific Corinthian Yacht
Club; all that it can be . . . and help carry out our 2014 theme of Let’s Party.
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Lynda Radke - Vice Commodore
Vice Commodore
I want to thank everyone who came out to vote at our recent quarterly meeting. During that
meeting we approved a board recommendation to allow us to extend special dues pricing
through our intermediate and associate membership programs to prospective members up
through the age of 40. Previously, these programs ended at the age of 35. These programs
are designed to encourage our second and third generation members to join in their own
right and to encourage membership of all ages. One great provision of these programs, is
that a portion of the dues paid each year are credited towards reducing the cost of becoming
an equity member when they no longer qualify for the intermediate or associate memberships. If you have an
adult child or relative who would benefit from this program, please let us know, we would love to have them! In
fact, I recently had the privilege of meeting new members who were 2nd and third generation PCYC members
and their young daughter was a fourth generation PCYC member. I believe this is a first for us and I look
forward to welcoming more second, third and fourth generation members as new members!
We have also made an adjustment to membership, by setting a new fixed price of $1,100 for regular membership
and ending the loyalty pledge program. For existing loyalty pledge members, they may continue through the
loyalty pledge program, or at their choosing, convert to regular membership by paying the difference of $500.
Please see Brenda at the Front Desk if you are interested in converting. Currently, Loyalty Pledge members
cannot serve in an official capacity during the loyalty pledge period. We know that we have many amazing
loyalty pledge members and that this conversion offer will allow those interested to serve in an official capacity
sooner. Truly a win-win for both the member and the Club!
As your Vice Commodore, membership recruitment and retention continues to be a top priority. We have
recognized that we need to focus on having more
events that appeal to our younger members, while
continuing to hold the traditional events that are
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poolside, having the staff be more attentive to those
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swimming lessons back to PCYC.
On the house committee front we have been working
diligently on the repair of the tile on the upstairs deck,
considering ways to elevate the dining experience and
working on other projects to keep the Club beautiful.
Again, thank you to all our members and I look
forward to a great summer at PCYC!
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Brenda Dickmann - General Manager
In General
Summer is officially here and the PCYC Pool and Spa are open and heated. We keep the pool
at a very comfortable temperature for your swimming pleasure.
We are currently hoping to start our Junior Program and be able to offer different age
categories of swim lessons, we will keep you posted! We are also going to host some great
children’s pool parties; again we will keep you posted!
Now that summer is in full swing and the kids are out of school, I’d like to re-post and re-visit some of the
summer safety rules of the pool. Swimming is the most popular summer activity, let’s all strive to make this a
safe summer pool season. As a note of precaution, located behind the spa is a life preserver with a rope as well as
a shepherds crook.
Above all else enjoy the beautiful harbor views, the wonderful pool and spa amenities and remember you may
order food poolside. Have a great, safe and fun summer!
Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club
Pool Rules
• Pool hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Pool occupancy is 20 and Spa occupancy is 6
• All pool guests must register at the front desk, at all times, and be accompanied by a member
• All minors under the age of 14 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or supervising adult
• The last ten minutes of every hour is adult swim only
• All diapered children must wear water proof swim diapers
• Swim attire, unless with a cover-up, is NOT ALLOWED in the clubhouse
• Only paper or plastic glasses and dishes are to be used in the pool area
• Bare feet are NOT ALLOWED in the clubhouse at anytime
Save the Date
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Beer Tasting
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Upper Bill’s Bar Patio
Reservations
805-985-7292
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Henry Goldman - Director
Announcing The First Men's Only Luncheon At PCYC
The Men's Marina Club is proud to announce the first Men's Luncheon. The committee has spent time
in creating an event that will be an entertaining, educational, and an exciting lunch. Needless to say, bringing
together club members and their guests for a fun filled afternoon.
Chairman: Art Warschaw
Emcee: Surprise.
Date: June 26th 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Topic: TO TELL THE TRUTH, the exciting inside story of polygraphs. Demonstration of an actual polygraph
test, stories and pictorial display of tests made on
famous people and cases. LADIES WHO DO LUNCH –
Judi Roussey and Rosemary Tobin
Speaker: Joe Delia, a Polygraph Examiner. Also, as a
CHANGE OF DATE:
retired LA Deputy Sheriff he has conducted several
THIRD THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014
thousand examinations. WE HAVE MANY REQUESTS FOR THE RETURN
Menu: Prime Steak Sandwich with Deluxe Fries or
EVENT OF “Bangles and Bags”
Salmon Salad with a Special Caesar dressing,
We are collecting, in good condition, purses, jewelry,
dessert, coffee, tea or soft drink. scarves, belts and wallets. Your donations will make this
Charity: Part of the $25 luncheon fee will go
event a success. Bring your items to the front desk at
towards the National Wounded Warrior Project. your earliest convenience. We are looking forward to a
bedazzling event.
Make your reservations early!
Our hostesses for this event are
Sheryl Hawkins and Karen Lorenzen.
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Commodore’s Ball Honoring Commodore Steve Weiss
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17 Club Closed
24 Club Closed
15
16 Club Closed
-1-4pm Jazz Club
MDR
-Father’s Day
23 Club Closed
30 Club Closed
22
29
Dining Room Hours: Wednesday through Saturday
Dinner: 5:30pm—9:00pm
Sunday: Breakfast: 8:30am—11:30am
Lunch: 12:00pm—2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm—8:00pm
Bar Menu Wednesday through Saturday,
11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
10 Club Closed
9 Club Closed
8
3 Club Closed
Tue
2 Club Closed
Mon
1
-2:30pm PP
MDR/Pool
Sun
MDR : Main Dining Room
CN: Crow’s Nest
BR: Board Room
PP: Private Party
BB: Bill’s Bar
-9am Yoga BR
-11am PP MDR
-3pmLadiesBridgeCN
25
-9am Yoga BR
-3pmLadiesBridgeCN
-5pmHouseMeeting
-6pmMembershipMeeting
18
-9am Yoga BR 9am
-10am PP CN
-3pmLadiesBridgeCN
11
-9am Yoga BR 9am
-3pmLadiesBridgeCN
-6pmWine
Wednesday MDR
Italian Buffet/Wines
4
Wed
5
6
Fri
7
Sat
26 -11:45am Men’s Luncheon
-3pm Mahjongg CN
-7pm “Confident” Bridge CN
-6pm Board Meeting BR
-7pm “Confident” Bridge CN
19-11am Ladies
Lunch MDR
-3pm Mahjongg CN
-7pm “Confident” Bridge CN
12
-3pm Mahjongg CN
-9am Yoga BR
21
-9am Yoga BR
-12pm PP Pool
-4:45pm Electric
Boat Event, Dock
-Fishing Derby
14
Officers of the Day: 6/6 - Bill & Angela Switzky
6/13 - S/C Sam & Susan Peck
6/20 - Dottie & Jack Skidmore
6/27 - Maricela Santana
28
-3pm “Help” Bridge CN 9am Yoga BR
-5pm Capt. Meeting
Island Cruise CN
-5:30-7pm Icebreakers
27
-3pm “Help” Bridge CN -Yachting Cup
-5:30-7pm Icebreakers
20
-11am PP MDR
13
-3pm “Help” Bridge CN
-5pm Captain’s Meeting CN
-5:30-7pm Icebreakers
-12pm Book Club BR -3pm “Help” Bridge CN -9am Yoga BR
-5:30-7pm Icebreakers -2pm Beer
-3pm Mahjongg CN
-5:45pm PP MDR
Tasting BB
-7pm “Confident” Bridge CN
Thu
June 2014
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22 Club Closed
29 Club Closed
20
21 Club Closed
1-4 pm Jazz Club
MDR
27
Dining Room Hours: Wednesday through Saturday
Dinner: 5:30pm—9:00pm
Sunday: Breakfast: 8:30am—11:30am
Lunch: 12:00pm—2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm—8:00pm
Bar Menu Wednesday through Saturday,
11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
28 Club Closed
15 Club Closed
14 Club Closed
13
8 Club Closed
1 Club Closed
Tue
7 Club Closed
Mon
6
Sun
Thu
MDR : Main Dining Room
CN: Crow’s Nest
BR: Board Room
PP: Private Party
BB: Bill’s Bar
30
-9am Yoga BR
-3pmLadiesBridgeCN
31
-3pm Mahjongg CN
-7pm “Confident” Bridge CN
26
Officers of the Day: 7/4 - Holiday
7/11 - Casey & Bill Schneberg
7/18 - Bonnie & Mike Mercadante
7/25 -Arnita & Jim Miller
-3pm “Help” Bridge CN - 9am Yoga BR
-5:30-7pm Icebreakers
25
-3pm Mahjongg CN
-7pm “Confident” Bridge CN
24
-9am Yoga BR
-3pmLadiesBridgeCN
23
12
-3pm ”Help” Bridge CN -9am Yoga BR
-5pm Capt. Meeting
-6pm PP CN
CN
- 5:30-7pm Icebreakers
11
17-3pm Mahjongg CN 18
19
-6pmBoardMeetingBR -3pm “Help” Bridge CN - 9am Yoga BR
-7pm “Confident” -5:30-7pm Icebreakers -McNish Race
Bridge CN
-6pm McNish Taco
-Catalina Cruise thru Kick-off
7/27
-7pm “Confident” Bridge CN
-3pm Mahjongg CN
10
5
Sat
-3pm ”Help” Bridge CN -9am Yoga BR
-5pm 4th of July BBQ
- 5:30-7pm Icebreakers
4
Fri
16 -9am Yoga BR
-3pm LadiesBridgeCN
-5pmCat.Cruise MeetBR
-5pmHouseMeetingCN
-6pmMembership
MeetingCN
9
-9am Yoga BR
-3pmLadiesBridgeCN
2
3 -3pm Mahjongg CN
-7pm “Confident” 6pm Wine
Bridge CN
Wednesday MDR
Wed
July 2014
June Birthday
Pat Baggett, Betty Beck, Glenn Beck, Michael Bishop, Patricia Carmody, Thomas Carmody, Juanita Casteel, Marc Charney,
Tim Cox, Dan Dehner, Warren Dern, Abraham Eykjian, John Gaddis, Mike Green, Kathy Henry, Holly Hicks,
Debbie Holcombe, S/C James Jones, Thomas Kearney, Werner Keller, Gerri Langley, Heidi Lawler, Harold Lee,
Normond Linder, Al Lorenzen, Douglas McRae, Tom Millington, Jerri Nagelberg, Gerald Northcutt, Chris Passalaqua,
Jeanette Pensinger, Ron Peterson, Brad Plunkett, Cathy Rosenberger, Janet Sandell, Maricela Santana, Casey Schneberg,
Jack Schuler, Robert Scott, S/C Connie Sedacca, Sandi Shead, Jan Sosothikul, Bruce Strathearn, Klaus Sunder,
Madeline Taylor, Ernie Telford, James Ward, Laurie Weiss, June Wilson, Cassie Wright
June Anniversary
Raymond & Genevieve Ahlich, Jerry & Pat Baggett, Joseph & Terri Barton, Marshall & Shar Behrman, Jon & Lynda
Belchere, Thomas & Patricia Carmody, Louis Ciarimboli & Patricia Mashack, Tim & Mary Cox, John & Donna Gaddis,
Mike & Gina Haase, John & Madeline Hahn, Joseph & Ruthann Jensen, George & Denise Kafrouni, Albert & Gerri Langley,
Normond & Jo Ann Linder, Frank & Sheila McGinity, Douglas & Carole McRae, Tom & Ruth Millington,
Steven & Jerri Nagelberg, Gerald & Deborah Northcutt, Virginia & Sam Panossian, Bryan & Dawn Peck,
Jerry & Mary Lou Powers, Max & Elizabeth Rodriguez, Gene & Trisha Vernon, James & Teri Ward,
William Weber & Cheryl Casey Ross-Weber
Easter Party Fun!
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Phil Peck - Fleet Captain Power
Hello PCYC,
We have had two wonderful cruises to our neighboring Santa Barbara and Del Rey harbors. We are going to change it up for June. We will be going to Santa Cruz Island and Coches
Prietas anchorage June 27-29, or longer if you prefer. As usual, the anchorage will be "weather
permitting". I will update through the Front Desk if there are any changes. We have chosen
this anchorage because of its fantastic beach, its proximity to nice fishing grounds around
Santa Cruz, and the opportunities to explore the Painted Cave and Santa Rosa Island if you're
feeling extra adventurous and have a full tank of fuel!!
For this cruise, all you really need is a smile, a sense of adventure and a willingness to wake up in quiet
paradise. I am also bringing a kayak, paddleboards, and fishing rods and reels, but that is just me! In order to go ashore you will need to contact the National Park Service, or follow this link, http://www.nps.
gov/chis/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm, to obtain information and permits.
Adrienne and I look forward to a new style of cruising with all of you. Save the Date
Saturday, June 14th 2014
BE ELECTRIFIED!
Join us on FLAG DAY Saturday, June
14th for a Patriotic Electric Boat Event
Featuring the Catterwailers Band
Meet on the PCYC Guest Dock at
4:45 p.m. for game directions.
Fun evening of cruising, games, music,
food and friends!
Don’t have a boat? Make your
reservations and we will do our
best to place you on a boat!
Reservations
805-985-7292
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John Praiswater - Vice Commodore
Vice Commodore
Last month’s Cinco de Mayo party was a great success. I must congratulate Maricela Santana
and her committee for all their hard work. It sure makes my job look easy. The entertainment
was great with a pretty opening song sung acapella by Maricela and then followed up a little
later with a duet with S/C Graham Wilson. It’s really great to have such talent right in our own
back yard.
All you ladies don’t forget Ladies Who Do Lunch this month on the 19th. Your hostesses will
be Sheryl Hawkins and Karen Lorenzen. The theme will be “Bangles and Bags” so dig through
your closets and come up with some good donations.
I attended the Safe Boating Expo, on May 10th, at the Channel Islands Coast Guard Station. There was quite a
community turn out. The PCYF had a booth in a great location, right inside the gate, which was manned by the
Gaddis family. We all should thank Henry Goldman and his crew for all the hard work in putting something like
this together.
In closing, I would like to thank each member for helping make these social events such a success.
Employees of the Month
Brenda Dickmann - General Manager
This month I would like to recognize the entire PCYC Staff for all the hard work and dedication to their jobs. We
have been working hard to motivate and encourage good work ethics and participation in all the work events
and activities. We have had numerous private events, at times two to three in a day and the staff has pulled
together to make these events happen and run effortlessly and seamlessly.
This month was very difficult TO PICK JUST ONE INDIVIDUAL!
The enthusiasm that each team leader shows to their staff has been inspiring and as a collective team the entire
staff of PCYC has shown great growth and dedication to the members as well as their entire PCYC staff family.
Personally I would like to thank each and every staff employee for a job well done.
Ellen Antonioli, Angie Arevalo, Victor Arevalo, Rudy Cerna, Mike Coello, Joel Collazo,
Rafael Collazo, Leslie Cortez, Mario De La Cruz Jr., Alexis Dionicio, Guillermo Dionicio, Jose Luis Dionicio,
Roman Evgrafov, Danny Flores, Courtney Fredette, Francisco Giron, Chelsea Gray, Jose Guzman, Sylvia Hague,
Aurora Heinemann, Adan Lemus, Mark Mares, Diana McNary, Luis Ortega, Paul Ortega, Miguel Ortega,
Omar Ortiz, Cesar Robles, Ernesto Sandoval, Karla Tavira, Pam Vinovich and our brand new employees,
Heather Connors and Patty Lopez.
A BIG THANK YOU!
Yoga for Wellness
With Aurora
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9am
in the Board Room
We look forward to seeing you there!!
If you would like to play Mahjongg or
learn how to play Mahjongg, join us
every Thursday at 3:00pm. If you have a
Mahjongg set please bring it along. Please call the Front Desk if you can
attend!
805-985-PCYC (7292)
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Captain Dave Willhite
Coastal Knowledge WEATHER:
I do not ever remember having strong Santa Ana Wind Storms in May. I also don’t remember having 99 degree
temperature in the same month. Strange as it may seem the water temperature remains cold during this time. I
think it may have been due to the strong surface winds rolling the cold water from the deeper water columns. My
thoughts lean towards a possible hot summer and the water should warm up bringing us many Catalina Eddy
events. The Catalina Eddy’s are fairly strong circular winds which bring us similar weather fronts one would
encounter during a winter Southeasternly storm, except instead of being cold and wet, it will be misty and warm
with winds usually 12 to 20 knots and a 2 to 3 foot wind chop. This will affect boaters heading to Catalina Island
and all the Channel Islands anchorages facing South. Listen to the weather forecast and try to boat after the event
is over or at least on the last day when winds are subsiding. Be aware, remain cautious and listen to the weather
forecast closely for more Northeast wind events. I have spoken to a number of boaters who have been caught
offshore who have not anticipated there would be such high winds and seas this late in the spring.
FISHING:
I have been doing most of my fishing activity up the coast from Ventura Marina where I keep my boat. I have
been exploring old fishing grounds where I fished when I had my charter boats in the late 70’s and 80’s. While
not catching many fish, I have enjoyed going to the areas looking at the underwater structures and the kelp beds.
I’ve found that most of the rocky reefs have fish on them. I have also spent a good amount of time looking at
the sandy bottom areas hoping to get a fresh idea of where to fish halibut this summer. At the time of this note,
people are starting to catch White Seabass. Most are being caught on live squid close to the spawning squid areas.
Find the commercial light boats and you will find the squid and White Seabass close by. A fairly simple fishery.
Also available most days at Dave’s Fuel Dock in Ventura Harbor is good cured live bait. Cured bait is bait that
has been in the bait pens and allowed to settle and recoup from the trauma when netted by the bait boat and the
transfer process to the bait dock. Generally they are fed by the bait docks attendants until sold. Using cured, live
anchovies to fish all species will increase your catch as much as 100%. Cured bait also stays alive for multiple
days on board. Call Sue at 805-644-6776 for availability. Also ask for her fuel prices.
Our fishing derbies are off to a slow to start due to scheduling conflicts anglers have and the slow spring fishing
has been less than exciting. Hopefully this will change with the warming of the local waters. Mark your calendar
for the June 14th Kids Sand Dab Derby. We had a great kids derby in 2013 and I know the kids would love to do
it again. For more information on how to fish with your boat, including deck equipment needed, call me at 805218-8004 or e-mail me at pyachtsale@aol.com.
YACHTS:
The yacht market remains strong with sales matching the years before the recession. Prices have stabilized;
however, unfortunately they are low. Hopefully as inventory shrinks and demand stays, high prices will move
up for lack of new boats being produced. My feelings are that if you decide to sell your boat, list it 10 to 20% up
from sold boats in the past year and see how the market responds for 30 to 60 days then adjust while there are
still a few months of boat buying season left.
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Sandy Morse - Fleet Nurse
Fleet Nurse
First Aid Class a big success!
Being on the water means we must be prepared for all kinds of emergencies, not only for our
own personal safety but for our passengers, and other boaters as well. To meet this challenge
and be prepared, sixteen responsible PCYC members attended the First Aid for Boaters Class
on April 26. Everyone agreed it was an informative and imperative class for anyone who is
going to be out on the water.
Our instructor, paramedic Mike Stillwagon, had us chuckling as he recounted his first and last boating
experience, which was marred by seasickness. But between the laughter, we all knew that it’s not very funny
when someone is suffering, and seasickness was just one of the many subjects that were covered.
We learned what a boater’s first aid kit should contain, what to do for the three most common boating injuries
(bleeding, head injuries, and hypothermia) and also how to deal with burns, cuts, bites and stings. We are now so
much better informed and have the confidence to deal with not only injuries that may occur at sea, but those on
land as well.
Side note: I’m sorry to say this will be my last article as your Fleet Nurse, for Arizona will become my new home
in mid June. It’s has been an honor and pleasure to serve in this role and I will truly miss all you wonderful
people who make PCYC the amazing club that it is.
Save the Date
PCYC’s
McNish Classic
Sailboat Race
July 18th Taco Kickoff
in Bill’s Bar
July 19th McNish Race
WE NEED YOU…
FOR THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Any regular member can apply, it is a great way to get involved and help your club.
Email Jana Danza @ jananah@hotmail.com for information.
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Cinco De Mayo at PCYC
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Ladies Who Do Lunch
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Please Note Change of Date for this Luncheon
Theme: Bags and Bling
Time: 11:00 a.m. Reception and Shopping
12:15 p.m. Luncheon
Hosted By: Sheryl Hawkins and Karen Lorenzen
Opportunity Baskets
We need you to participate and donate - very good condition items
Purses, Jewelry, Scarves, Hats Bring your items to the front desk. Menu
Choice of One
Papaya Stuffed with Chicken Curry Salad
Stuffed Papaya with Curry Apple Chicken
Served on a bed of Greens
with Papaya Vinaigrette Dressing
OR
Scampi Ravioli
Ravioli Pasta filled with a blend of Garlic, Herbs,
Shrimp and finished with Shrimp Sauce
Berry Bread with Whipped Butter
Dessert
Lemon Bars
Coffee and Tea Service
No Host Bar
$ 17.85 ++
Save the Date!
Save the Date!
Pac Cor #3: Saturday, June 21, 2014,
Yachting Cup
windward-leeward regatta.
Father’s Day!
June 15, 2014
Come and celebrate dad all day!
Breakfast & Lunch
Dinner specials for dad
Drink and Bar Specials