Summer 2006
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Summer 2006
TA H O E YA C H T C L U B summer 2006 Tahoe Yacht Club Laser Racing Kicks In To Gear founded Exerpt from an article written by Buff Wendt for the Sierra Sun after Week One: Race 1 started with Matt Clark (below right) accidentally capsizing on the start line, much to the amusement of his competitors. While Clark was checking out the clarity of Lake Tahoe. his competitors were busy putting as much distance on him as possible. Dan Hauserman (above right) took an early and dominant lead, with David Adolphs, Buff Wendt, and Stan Eriksson chasing him. At the second mark Eriksson had sailed into second with Adolphs in third. David lost his main sheet capsizing partially onto Buff, who managed to escape cleanly and capture second with Stan in third. “ I tried hard to catch up, but no one gave me an inch. The level of competition in this fleet allows for no mistakes.” said Clark finishing an uncharacteristic 8th. For Race 2, Adolphs won the start with Clark and Hauserman close behind. Newcomer to the fleet and collegiate sailor Caroline McNally made an impressive showing in one of her first times sailing in a Laser. She rounded the first mark in third, but lost her main sheet, causing her to fall behind. However, her speed showed she will be giving everyone a run for their money in the weeks to come. Showing his talent on the second leg of this race was Todd Jackson, who pushed the envelope in downwind speed coming close to capsizing several times. Returning to Tahoe from the East Coast, Dave Mesicek also pushed the top three in this race and reminded his competitors that he is a serious threat. The final race of the night had a good start with the fleet in a tight pack. Rob Lober and Jackson mixed it up on the first leg, only to have a strong puff come in from the left side of the course and send a pack around in front. “The talent of this fleet never ceases to amaze me” said Rear Commodore Stacy Conner, who serves as race committee, but has personally logged plenty of time in a Laser herself. “More than half of the people here compete at a National or World level either in the Laser or other boats.” Justin Casey, competitor and Fleet coordinator, handed out 1925 700 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Calif. (530) 581-4700 • Fax (530) 581-4771 e-mail clubmanager@tahoeyc.com web site www.tahoeyc.com Darren Kramer, Clubhouse Manager Kelli Twomey, Business Manager Flag Officers and Directors Jack McKenna, Commodore Philip Ballantyne, Vice Commodore Stacy Conner, Rear Commodore Jenny Ludwig, Port Captain Directors at Large ON THE COVER: “Absolutely superb!” said Buff Wendt, summing up the opening night of Laser racing on Lake Tahoe. "With no wind as we left the harbor, a nice westerly filled in pro‑ viding steady and surprisingly warm breezes across Lake Forest as nine boats started in the first of two seven-week series." Photos by Staff Commodore Steve Lapkin awards at Jake’s, the sponsor of the first night. And that’s how it began this year. We now have six races behind us with more and more competitors showing up each week. “By midseason we'll be seeing 25 boats between the A and B fleets,” said Justin. “The B fleet is for beginning sailors with their own nightly awards. We’re a social and friendly group of people, willing to teach others our love for the sport.” The Tahoe Laser fleet races every Monday night off of the Lake Forest Boat Ramp with starts at 6 p.m. sharp. Afterwards, everyone dines and socializes at the sponsoring restaurant of the night—Jake’s, Garwoods, or Sunnyside. If you are interested in joining, contact Justin Casey at jgc45@aol.com or come down to the boat ramp (next to the U.S. Coast Guard station) at 5 p.m. on a Monday night. Racing will occur every Monday night through the end of August. The sesason finale—the Kip Lar Rieu Laser Fleet Championship at Stampede Reservoir, September 9—includes camping at the reservoir and is an event not to be missed. For overall updated results for Monday Night Laser Series or Wednesday Night Beer Can Races, visit the results section of the Tahoe Yacht Club web site at http://www.tahoeyc.com/sail/results.php Bruce Ells, Secretary Jim Hagin Andrew Wagner Hank Upton John McKinney, Treasurer Donna Block, Senior Staff Commodore Paul Cunha, Junior Staff Commodore Tahoe Yacht Club foundation, inc. Dave Olson, President G. Douglas Ball, Treasurer Ken Selvidge, Secretary Kelli Gintel, Lake Tahoe Concours ‑‑‑‑d’Elegance Show Manager Block & Tackle Sue Stout, Design/Production Photos by Steve Lapkin, Cindy McKenna, Dick Morton, Rich and Sue Stout Clubhouse summer Hours in effect ‘til Labor Day office Daily, 10 am-5 pm BAR Service Daily, 12 noon to 8 pm FOOD SERVICE: Enjoy lunch, dinner or appetizers from the Sierra Vista menu in the comfort of the Clubhouse Comments Commodore I Cindy and Commodore/ bartender Jack McKenna at May's Gin Fizz Fling. guess, deep in our hearts, we all suspected that summer would arrive at some point and despite a couple of inches of snow on Memorial Day weekend and the blustery weather that followed, it looks as though it finally has. The Lake appears to be at a record level and as the barbecue ready for your grilling, the traditional Commodores' cornlong as we can get by with a little less in the way of beaches, our 2006 on-the-cob and liquid libations. boating season should be a great one. As is normal practice for Tahoe Yacht Club, we kicked off the seaUnder Sail and Power son on Saturday, May 27, with our annual “Fizz Fling.” As is also now Dan Hauserman reports our sailing program is off and running in normal practice, the Directors and Officers of the Club (and, yes, a few fine form for the 2006 season. Both the Monday night Laser racing and Staff Commodores) were at their best serving up the traditional gin fizz the Wednesday night Beer Can Regattas are seeing record numbers of concoction. Rumor has it that each bartender at the four stations (regardsailors for this early in the season. Please remember—if any of you are less of instructions) was attempting to capture the market with their own interested in participating in this aspect of fun at the Club, many skippers unique blend. And the appetizers, catered by D'Lish, were absolutely are looking for additional “pick-up” crew on Wednesday nights. All you perfect. have to do is show up at the Club dock around 5 p.m. or go to the Club’s I'd also like to say "muchas gracias" to Staff Commodore Donna and Bruce Block, Hospitality hosts for an equally perfect Cinco de Mayo fiesta, catered by Sancho's, on the seis de Mayo. With June came the New Members Reception, spearheaded by Membership chair Jenny Ludwig and our annual % % % % EIGHT BELLS % % % % Boat Parade. The theme this year was On a truly sad note, I pass along notice of the “Take yourself and your crew to Jimmy death of Dr. Adolf Rosenauer on May 30 at the age Buffett’s Margaritaville.” And, yes, sevof 83 following a lengthy illness. A native of Linz, eral of our members took the opportunity Austria, Rosenauer received his initial medical trainto dress both their boat and its crew in ing at the University of Innsbruck and first came to the very latest in Margaritaville apparel the United States in 1951, having been approached by complete with parrotheads and sharks the World Health Organization to join the Rockefeller in the waters off the Tahoe City Marina Foundation "cranial pressure" research team at the pier. University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. Next on the schedule was July Dr. Rosenauer, who proudly became a U.S. citizen picnic, this year kicking off the big in 1958, had an illustrious career as a neurosurgeon, Independence Day weekend on July 1, establishing his solo practice in Reno in 1962, remainon the Ehrman Mansion lawn at Sugar ing active until July 2000. He also served on the Pine Point. This event was truly a TYC staffs of Washoe Medical Center, St. Mary's Regional family affair with lots of fun events for Medical Center and VA Hospital and was Clinical both the young and not-so-young memAssistant Professor of Surgery at the University of bers of our Club. A special thanks to Nevada Medical School. our TYC staff and "game master" Danny He found Reno and Lake Tahoe a great area to pursue his enjoyment of skiing, sailing Pavel for a fun afternoon. and climbing. A member of Innsbruck's prestigious Academic Alpine Club, he climbed every As we go to press, the sign-up significant peak in the Bavarian Alps. deadline—July 15—is also nearing for Adolf and Eva, his wife of 51 years whom he met aboard the SS United States on the Club's Tennis Social on west shore a return trip to Austria, have a long history of membership in our Club, and volunteered for courts, Saturday, July 22 AND the social the past several years as Hospitality hosts for the annual Oktoberfest. We will miss Adolf's events of Wooden Boat Week. And playing of his Austrian "prayer" horn to kick off many of our social events. rounding out July's social calendar is Our sincere condolences go out to the Rosenauer family—Eva, Staff Commodore another fun event—the Commodores' Michael and Cissy, Verdi, Nev.; daughter Patricia and husband Richard Ardill (also TYC Cruise to Emerald Bay on Saturday, members) of Reno; and daughter Kathleen, her husband Horace and sons, Fuller and Alios July 29. Cynthia and I look forward to Henriques of Lyme, N.H. welcoming you ashore at 5 p.m. for our picnic on the Vikingsholm beach with Comments from the Commodore (continued from page 3) web site (www.tahoeyc.com/under_sail.php), click on "Sailing Bulletin Board" and register as a potential crew member. Also, there is usually room on the Molly for folks that are interested in serving on Race Committee. A final note on the sailing side of things: this year we are very pleased to be hosting the Melges Pacific Coast Championships on the weekend of July 14-16. We hosted this event two years ago and showed them such a great time that they are coming back for more. On the power side, new life is being breathed into our Over-TheBottom events again this year under the able stewardship of Roger McGee and Tom O’Rourke. If you haven’t participated in our O-T-Bs (as we call them) you're missing a good deal of TYC fun. These powerboat rallies involve a bit of skill and a good deal of luck and always end up with an awards ceremony/party with its own O-T-B daily drink special. The dates are in the calendar and if you are interested in participating, contact either Roger or Tom and they can fill you in on the details. Changing of the Guard Since this is my last official “Comments from the Commodore” before our Annual Meeting and election of Flag Officers and Directors for the coming year on September 2, I would like to let our membership know how much I have personally enjoyed serving as your Commodore. It has truly been a privilege for Cynthia and me to meet so many wonderful people and gain an even better understanding of the value of membership in Tahoe Yacht Club. I know Vice Commodore Philip Ballantyne is primed and ready to take over command and I will be looking forward to enjoying his stewardship of our Club. Once again, I think that about does it from the Commodore’s side of the house and Cynthia and I will look forward to seeing you around the Club. Jack McKenna Slate of Nominees — Flag Officers and Directors The Tahoe Yacht Club Nominating Committee presents the following slate of nominees to serve on the Tahoe Yacht Club's Board of Directors for Fiscal Year October 2006–September 2007. Flag OfficerS Philip Ballantyne, Commodore Stacy Conner, Vice Commodore Jenny Ludwig, Rear Captain Andrew Wagner, Port Captain DirectorS at Large Hank Upton John McKinney, Treasurer Bruce Block Ray Holstead Larry Tomlinson Jack McKennna, Junior Staff Commodore Paul Cunha, Senior Staff Commodore Presented by the Nominating Committee: Ken Selvidge, Chairman Jenny Ludwig Hank Upton Jim Gregory Rich Stout Philip Ballantyne and Deni Mateer reside in Truckee where the master boat builder and restorer of antique powerboats, owns and operates Philip B. Ballantyne Wooden Boats. Philip is also author of featured articles in Classic Boating and a book, Classic American Runabouts, Wood Boats 1915-1965, published in 2001. A TYC member since 1991 and Director since 2001, he has served as chair of the House Committee, Nominating, and Wooden Boat Week 2001-2005, and currently chairs the Long-range Planning Committee. Bruce Block, a Bay Area financial consultant, attended Cal Poly and San Jose State where he graduated with a B.S. in Business and an MBA in Marketing. The Blocks reside in Tiburon and Tahoma at Lake Tahoe where Bruce enjoys sailing and power boating with his wife, Donna, and Golden Retriever, Winchester, in their 1937 Chris-Craft, Tomahawk. Bruce, past Executive Director of the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association, has been a member of TYC since 1987 and active Concours volunteer and Hospitality Committee member. Stacy Conner is a real estate agent with Conner Properties and a very busy mom of two very active sons, Ryan, 9, and 4-yearold Blake. The former University of San Diego co-ed has been a Lake Tahoe "local" for more than a dozen and a half years since moving here with her late husband, Eric. Stacy is an avid skier and sailor, skippering her Melges 24, TTNF, and the Chris-Craft Constellation, MOLLY, as well as joining the Laser fleet on Monday nights. A TYC member since 1992 and Director since 2004, she is a member of the Sail Committee and chairs the House Committee. Paul Cunha, a commercial general contractor, is Vice President of Business Development for S.D. Deacon Corp. of California. He and Carol, along with their two children, Catherine, 16, and Robby, 13, make their home in Granite Bay and at Tahoe's Agate Bay. A graduate of Cal State University (business, real estate and land use), Paul has chaired the Architectural Committee for the Club as well as Membership, served on the Wooden Boat Week Committee, and helped in organizing the Club's and Woodie Over-The-Bottom rallys. He has been a TYC member since 1987 and Director since 1998. Ray Holstead and his wife, Kathy, split their time between homes in San Francisco and Tahoma. A California native, Ray is a graduate of San Jose State University (BSEE) and Santa Clara University (MSE). The retired electrical engineer (PG&E, City of Oakland, UCSF) has been a member of TYC since 1991 and has volunteered this past year as a Club delegate to PICYA. Watch for him, too, in this summer's Over-The-Bottoms, as he and OUR GAL II attempt to better last year's 4th place finish. Jenny Ludwig lists her occupation as "volunteer" and that she's been for some 30 years —from PTA mom and Junior League to ACBS and since 2002, a member of TYC's Board of Directors and current Membership Committee chair. A fourth generation Californian, Jenny met her husband, Concours Chief Judge Barry, while both were students at the University of Oregon. The now "empty-nester" parents of Hilary and Matthew make their home in San Jose and at the Lake at Rubicon Bay. Jack McKenna and his wife, Cindy have been members of TYC since 1989, beginning as skipper and crew of their Catalina sloop, CYNTHIA MARIE, with Jack taking the helm of the Club's Sailing program from 1998 through 2002. With election to the Board, he became Treasurer (2000-2005) and has also served as a Concours judge for the past six years. The now-retired Professor of Management and Director of Graduate Programs at Chico State University, Cindy, and Delaney, the dog, make their home in Paradise, Calif., and at Homewood where Jack is an active member and current president of the Homeowners' Association. John McKinney, elected TYC Director and Treasurer in 2005, has spent virtually his entire career as a financial consultant and in management for non-for-profit organizations. Most recently he was CFO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Chief Operating Officer for the Academy's Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company for 14 years before retiring in 2003. Members of TYC for nearly 15 years, John and his wife, Sue Campbell (organizer of the North Tahoe Rowing Regatta) reside in Healdsburg, Calif., and Tahoe City. Larry Tomlinson went from the Navy to college (BS, Rutgers; MBA, University of Santa Clara) to a globetrotting 38-year career with Hewlett-Packard in Brazil, Switzerland, and on both coasts of the U.S. before retiring in 2003 as Senior Vice President and Treasurer. But totally retired he isn't, as he continues as a board member of three public corporations. Larry and his wife, Gail, are both avid skiers, downhill and crosscountry, and coordinated this year's Penguin trip to Park City, Utah. The couple, who have been members of TYC since 1997, now make the home full-time in Squaw Valley. Hank Upton and his wife, Joan, took over the reigns as Hospitality chairs this year after first volunteering for a Club Halloween party a few years back (displaying Hank's hidden talents as a cartoonist). The Stanford alum, semi-retired physician and TYC Director since 2004 also stays busy keeping three boats afloat, including a 1941 Chris-Craft barrel back, and traveling with Joan, this year, from the Galápagos to China. The Uptons, TYCers since 1997, reside in Woodside, Calif., and McKinney Shores at the Lake. Andy Wagner is a Director (since 2005) of many talents—from chairing the Club's Power Boat committee to putting together a half dozen or more winetastings, Winemaker's Dinner and October's annual TYC bus tour of nearby wineries. On the serious side, the UC-Berkeley grad (Business Administration/Finance & Marketing) is a merchant banker with Venture Capital, Management Buyouts, Mergers & Acquisitions. Members since 2002, Andy, his wife, Suzanne Boucher, and Ruby, the Newfoundland, split their time between homes in Walnut Creek and Carnelian Bay. From Rear Commodore Stacy Conner, House Committee Chair around the House Hello again to all Tahoe Yacht Club members! The biggest news from the Clubhouse would be the change in our staff. Most notably, it was with regret that Karen Jakobs had to give us her resignation so soon after joining our TYC family. She received an incredible job offer from a company in her home town of Reno and could not resist what Darren Kramer the difference in comNew Clubhouse mute time would mean Manager to her and her family. So that left the House Committee and Kelli Twomey back at "square one" with the busy summer season upon us! We had to believe there had to be a silver lining in our situation and we have found it. Many of you will remember our Clubhouse Assistant from last year, Darren Kramer. He was a huge asset to the Club and enjoyed working with us as well. The House Committee contacted him, he went through the interview process, and I am happy to announce that Darren is our new Clubhouse Manager. After training under the tireless tutelage of Kelli Twomey, he assumed his full time responsibilities July 7. As you will see from the calendar there is hardly an empty spot. We offer an activity for every age and interest at the TYC. For those that prefer the wind in your sails we have races on Monday, Wednesday and many weekends. If you are interested in participating, check the web site and follow the links starting at “Under Sail” and sign up on the “Bulletin Board” if you'd like to crew. If you prefer the more mechanically-powered transportation, try your hand at the Over-The-Bottoms. Either way, come by the Club and use the five moorings available for our members (on a first come first serve basis). Identify yourself as a TYC member at the TC Marina dock and they will direct you to an open mooring. The Marina can be contacted by phone at (530) 583-1039 or on marine radio channel 78. Dock hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. thru August. Don't forget we also have many opportunities for the land lubbers amongst us please join us for our hiking and tennis socials. Preparing for Wooden Boat Week has our Kellis at a trot with many of the social events either filled or close to it! If you have any last minute plans for WBW, please contact Kelli Gintel a.s.a.p. at (530) 581-4700, ext. 103. A Tahoe summer at the Club just never disappoints and we hope to see you soon enjoying all we have to offer. Your family will thank you. helping yo u br idge the gap Dale O. Reynolds LIC #0E45710 tel: 650-369-1669 dale@thestockbridgegroup.com www.thestockbridgegroup.com A line-up of new members at June's New Members Reception. From left: Jim and Doni Glassmaker, Diane Niland, Judi Kosterman and Frank Lemus, Francis-Rose and Donald Folgner, and Lisa Graeber. PHOTOS: Dick Morton Reaching out to new members Welcome to summer at your Tahoe Yacht Club and at Lake Tahoe from the Membership Committee. After a marvelous snowfall we’re now able to savor the clear crisp water of the lake and enjoy those boats that have been safely stored during the winter months. We hope to see you soon at TYC as summer rolls along, checking out the “Boatique” for new jackets and t-shirts, enjoying some time relaxing, or bringing in a friend or two that might eventually become new members. With the beautiful view of the Lake that TYC offers, it’s no wonder we’re the best location in the north Tahoe area. During summer there is no shortage of activities at your Club. If you didn’t make it to the Gin Fizz Fling during Memorial weekend or the fun of the July Family Picnic come join in the Over-The-Bottoms, the Commodores' Cruise to Emerald Bay, the events of Wooden Boat Week, the August wine-tasting and events to come. TYC’s web site is always up and running and you can check out the live web cam and see what the weather is like. The calendar of events is listed so you will be able to see what’s happening throughout the year, especially during this busy summer season. As Membership chair I’m glad to report that our membership is healthy and very active. We continue to reach out to members of the nearby community as well as encourage all of you to help promote our historic and beautiful club by sponsoring new members. You can help by introducing your friends and family to TYC and bring them in next time you’re planning a trip to the Club. TYC members are the best ambassadors to spread the word on how great belonging to this historic Club can be and it’s by sponsoring a new member that TYC stays vibrant. Remember your children, grandchildren and other young family members who are the Club’s future sailors Membership chair Jenny by helping to sponsor them Ludwig and Commodore and get them enthused about Jack McKenna welcome the privilege of private club new TYCers to the New life. Our friendly staff is ready Members Reception at the to help with the membership Club, Saturday, June 17. process and can answer all your questions. blocks to a strong membership in coming TYC offers four levels of membership: years. Regular (age 36 and over), regular (ages Enjoy this 2006 summer and we look 22 through 35), non-resident, and junior forward to seeing you in the Clubhouse. (ages 14 through 21). Looking at our junior level, our future yachtsmen come from Your membership committee, here. By encouraging our young friends to Jenny Ludwig, Chair participate we’re planning for our club’s future Donna Block membership as well as encouraging our youth Jill Gregory to take an active role in the boating world. Our Susie Mason regular under 36 category offers a financially Wendy Poore attractive package so that young families and Rick Wood individuals who love boating can become part of TYC. Each of these levels is TYC’s building New Members—June 2005 thru April 2006 Elected June 26, 2005 Stan Eriksson, Tahoe City, Calif. Peter York, Tahoe City, Calif. Geoffery Gardner, Olympic Valley, Calif. Sally Mertes-Stone & Matt McGinty, Sonoma/Olympic Valley, Calif. Vernon & Pat Lucas, Tahoe Vista, Calif. Elected July 30, 2005 Mark & Pat Howard, Branscomb/ So. Lake Tahoe, Calif.. Fred & Gina McElroy, Reno, Nev. Nick Pullen & Buff Wendt, Truckee, Calif. Rodger & Darlene Rempfer, Carnelian Bay, Calif. Thomas & Rebecca Smith III, Santa Cruz/Tahoma, Calif. Blair & Sasha Wallace, Pleasant Grove, Calif. Elected September 3, 2005 Lewis & Debra Dobbins, Nevada City/Tahoe City, Calif. Robert J. Hennessy, Danville, Calif. Todd Jackson, Kings Beach, Calif. Steve & Debbie Umphreys, Menlo Park/Tahoe City, Calif Elected October 29, 2005 Jon & Beverly Bloodworth, Lafayette/Tahoe City, Calif. John V. De Rosa. Carmichael/ Carnelian Bay, Calif. Richard J. Foley, Portola Valley, Calif. Jim and Doni Glassmaker. Homewood, Calif. Quinn Hance, Los Altos, Calif. Christopher M. Rutz, Truckee, Calif. Elected January 14, 2006 Lisa Graeber, Larkspur/Tahoe City, Calif. Ralph & Alex Silverman, Tahoe City, Calif. Elected March 18, 2006 Diane Niland, Truckee, Calif. Ray Ellen Wisse. Brockway, Calif. Elected April 29, 2006 Mark & Alyssa Berwick, San Francisco/ Tahoe City, Calif. Donald & Francis-Rose Folgner, Reno, Nev./ Tahoe City, Calif TYC supplies the corn traditional -on-the-cob, a boatload of beverages, and the barbecue for your grilling! Commodores’ Cruise to Emerald Bay Saturday, July 29 ~ 5 pm Just pack a basket with picnic fare and blanket or beach chairs, and cruise on down (or come by car and hike down the trail). It's an evening of fun with family and TYC friends on the Vikingsholm beach you won't want to miss! No Charge! No Reservations Needed! Welcome TYC’s Newest Members… Elected May 28, 2006 Frank Lemus and Judi Kosterman, Reno, Nev. (Regular Membership) Frank and Judi, who plan to marry at the TYC this August, are both sailors and have met other members this way. They look forward to joining the Club to be a part of a social group (family) and to discover new friendships. Rob and Gretchen Sproehnle, Tahoe City, Calif (Conner's Crew) The Sproehnles have crewed with TTFN for many years for TYC's Beer Can races and also participated in the Laser series for many years. Rob, owner of JRS Construction, and Gretchen, a graphic designer (Visual Design & Marketing), are parents of daughters Ema, 8 and Olivia, 41/2. (Sponsor: Stacy Conner) Elected June 25, 2006 Denise Campbell, Walnut Crreek, Calif. (Young Adult Membership) Denise's family has had property here since the ’90s and she writes "This is my second 'spirtual' home."With experience in Race Committee on the San Francisco Bay and her love for sailing, she looks forward to sailing Tahoe, volunteering and socializing with the Club summer and winter. (Sponsors: Jenny Ludwig, Andy Wagner) Jim Granger, Tahoe City, Calif. (Conner's Crew) Jim writes "I've been sailing more thn 20 years and this [Conner's Crew] is a good opportunity to join TYC." The owner of a Melges 24 has participated in the Club's Beer Can Regattas as well as the Laser series. (Sponsors: Stacy Conner, Dan Hauserman) Allen Northrup. Orinda, Calif. (Regular Membership) Having crewed on a 32' Capri in Bay Area races for many years, Allen is looking forward to getting himself and his son re-engaged in boating and sailing. As an avid skier, he is interested in both Penguin and the Club's social activities. (Sponsors: Alex McDonald, Hank Upton) AWARD WINNING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Lakefronts Lahontan Gray’s Crossing Old Greenwood Northstar Squaw Alpine WINNER: Best Remodel 2005 Tahoe Quarterly Home Awards WINNER: Best in the Basin TRPA 2006 850 North Lake Blvd., Suite 19 Tahoe City, California 96145 ph: 1 + 530 583 8822 www.thesandboxstudio.com Clubhouse News From Business Manager Kelli Twomey Hello from the Clubhouse. We hope we see you soon and often this summer. The weather is perfect, the Lake is full and the activities are endless! Welcome back, Darren! Darren Kramer, who worked for us last summer at the front desk and on the water, joined us full-time on July 7 as our new Clubhouse Manager. Darren will be overseeing the daily operation of the bar and Clubhouse and is on site full time, year-round. He is the main person to contact for event reservations and/or booking a private party at the Club. Darren will also handle the hiring of TYC employees so he is the one to contact with employment inquiries as well. Greg "Gerk" Barraclough Aaron Lowe Danny Pavel Matt Zapf TYC’s Summer Crew Have you met all the friendly folks ready to provide great customer service when you visit YOUR Clubhouse? At the bar this summer, we have Jenni Buxton, Matt Zapf, and Aaron Lowe. Look out for our "guest" bartender Danny Pavel as well! Out on the water we have Greg Barraclough, Scott Schuchardt, and Danny Pavel along with Club Manager Darren Kramer. In the office for the summer is Mandy Jahabin who can assist you with general Club and TYCF/Boat Show info as well as take reservations for any of our TYC events. TYC’s E-mail Directory Please note that our e-mail addresses have changed. Please delete gm@tahoeyc.com from your address books—it is no longer active. Here is a list of our current e-mail addresses at the Club for staff: Darren Kramer, Clubhouse Manager: clubmanager@tahoeyc.com Kelli Twomey, TYC Business Manager: kt@tahoeyc.com Kelli Gintel, TYC Foundation Show Manager: kelli@tahoeyc.com Mandy Jahabin, Front Desk/Admin. Assist.: frontdesk@tahoeyc.com Internet Access at the Clubhouse Need to get a little work done while you’re in town? Want to access the internet? Don’t forget—TYC is a “WI FI hot spot”! It’s a great way to get a little work done and enjoy our incredible view. This is available to you anytime we are in the office or the Clubhouse is open. New Bulletin Board and Members' Only Forum BRAND NEW! For our members' convenience, TYC has a new online bulletin board. It’s located on our home page at www.tahoeyc.com and is a great spot to post a note if you are looking for crew members, if you want to crew or have a boat to sell, etc. We also added a special Members' Only Forum where you can post notices to members i.e. to go out waterskiing, etc. This is password protected. Please call Kelli Twomey or Darren Kramer for the password. 10 Staffers on the deck: (standing) Clubhouse Manager Darren Kramer, Business Manager Kelli Twomey, and Bookkeeper Pam Holman; (middle) Kelli Gintel, TYC Foundation Show Manager; (kneeling) Mandy Jahabin, front office, and Jenni Buxton, bartender. Watch the excitement of the Tour de France at the Clubhouse We’ll have OLN’s coverage of the race on at the Club beginning on Saturday, July 1, when the 2006 Tour kicks off through the last stage of the tour on Sunday, July 23. Although Lance Armstrong won’t be racing, the Discovery Channel team looks strong and it should be an exciting race to watch. For more info on the 2006 Tour check out their web site at http://www.letour.fr/2006/TDF/presentation/us/parcours.html Come HIKE with us Kelli Twomey is leading monthly hikes again this summer for those active TYC members. The first hike, on Friday, June 30, was the beautiful Rubicon trail. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 21, and Friday Aug. 18, where we’ll hike different sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Put on your hiking boots, pack a snack, lots of water and come enjoy a great morning of hiking and camaraderie. Give us a call for more info and to sign up so we can coordinate meeting at the trailheads etc. Events at the Club at the club bar Drink Specials by the Day Sunday thru Friday—$3.50 all day long Sunday…Gin Fizz Monday…Margarita Mondays Tuesday…Mai Tai Tuesdays Wednesday…Woo Woo Wednesdays Thursday…"Eric's Special" (Mount Gay Rum & Tonic) Friday…Lake Tahoe Lemonade Two reminders: 1) Bring a friend; 2) RSVP early! Just a reminder that all members are welcome—and encouraged— to bring guests to the Club and the social events you attend. We want you to enjoy yourselves fully while you’re here and we know you often have guests in town so next time you sign up for an event, don’t hesitate to bring a guest! Also, please remember to RSVP at your earliest convenience. We have a lot of great events planned for you this summer.Visit our web site at www.tahoeyc.com to see the full event calendar with all of the dates. In order for us to provide outstanding service and great meals, please be sure to make advanced reservations for the events. We really appreciate it. Book the Clubhouse for your next party! Remember, one of the many benefits of being a TYC member is that you can book the Clubhouse for a private party. Our lakefront setting is perfect for birthday parties, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners. etc. Think of us next time you’re planning a party! TYC Mooring policy Once again, TYC has secured five moorings—available on a first come first serve basis—in the Tahoe City Marina for use by our members. Pull up to the Marina staff on the pier, identify yourself as a TYC member and they will direct you to an available mooring. Once you are tied up, they will provide valet service to and from the pier. (Valet service is not 24 hours so be sure to ask what time the service ends that evening if you are going out to dinner in town.) Boats may not be left overnight unless arrangements have been made with Club Manager Darren Kramer (581-4700, ext. 102). Next time you’re headed out for a day on the lake or an afternoon cruise, stop by the Club for a visit. It’s your Club with the staff is ready to serve you and your guests! From Director Andy Wagner, Powerboat Chair Summer OTB Series kicks off July 22 The 2006 Over-the Bottom series begins on Saturday, July 22, with the first of the four season's Saturday morning rallies starting from the Tahoe City Marina. This year’s OTB events will cover both north and west shores with events starting with registration at 8:30 a.m. and finishing at off the Tahoe City Marina (July 22 and August 26), Garwood’s Grill & Pier (July 29) and Chamber’s Landing (August 19). OTBs are open to TYC members in all types of craft—wood, fiberglass or metal—and do not require excessive speed or equipment. It has been said that a successful performance in an OTB requires limited navigational abilities, some boat handling skills and a lot of luck! Under the leadership of co-chairs Roger McGee and Tom O’Rourke, 15 boats carried more than 60 TYC members, family and guests in one or more rallies last year. We expect an even larger crowd this summer! Participants receive instructions—direction, speed, time and/or distance—to navigate a preset course. Often these instructions will provide scenic viewpoints, historical notes and local trivia. There will be multiple check points along the way where each boat will pick up a playing card which will be used to form a poker hand at the finish of the course. In each event, the first boat will cross the start/finish line promptly at 9:00 a.m. with additional boats following at two minute intervals. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. in order to register. A party, with appropriate libations, and awards follow each events. Overall 2006 OTB Series Winners will be determined after the final event, based on the best three of four finishes. The cost to participate is $75 for the series of four events or $25 per individual OTB. Watch for e-mail announcements or contact the Club prior to each event for last minute updates. 11 From Director Hank Upton, Hospitality Chair September events heatin' up Our Hospitality Committee has swung into high gear for September—one of the most enjoyable months at the Lake—so don't pack up on Labor Day. There's a Wine-tasting AND Brewmaster's Dinner already on the month's calendar PLUS two new Hospitality events below: Wednesday, Sept. 6 Cruise with UC Davis-Environmental Research Team If you've watched their boat and wonder just what they do, here's your chance—for the first 15 to sign up—to ride along with the UC Davis-Tahoe Environmental Research Center crew. It's a two-hour cruise, 9-11 a.m., just for TYC members. Call the Club, (530) 581-4700, to get your name at the top of the list. BUT if you're not one of the lucky ones to make the cut, there's another opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at Souper Saturday, December 2, with presentation by Heather Segale of the new UC. Davis-Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Saturday, Sept. 9 Toe-tappin' End-of-Summer Barbecue The lawn, beach and picnic area at McKinney Shores is reserved, a "hoe-down" caller and music booked, and some TYC "cooking masters" preparing the vittles for a fun End-of-Summer Barbecue with a western flavor! It promises to be a real "tap your toes and shake your leg event" so please save the date, watch for your invite in the mail and come on by to say "howdy"! 12 From Vice Commodore Philip Ballantyne, Chair, Five-Year Planning Committee 20 Slips in the new Tahoe City Marina We are delighted to inform you that we have come to a tentative agreement for the TYC leasehold on 20 slips in the new Phase I expansion of the Tahoe City Marina. These slips are scheduled to be available immediately upon completion of the marina expansion in 2009. If everything goes as planned, the Marina will begin accepting deposits to secure slip assignments this fall. In order to provide a fair and equitable distribution of these slips among all interested TYC members, the Board of Directors has approved a limited term lease on each of the slips and the use of a random lottery process for allocation. If you are interested in leasing a slip in the Tahoe City Marina through TYC, the leasehold and procedural details are set forth below. Leasehold Details Length: 25 to 50 feet in length, increasing in five-foot increments. Seasonal Cost: Although fees have not been set, estimates are in the range of $6,500 for a 25-ft. slip. Term: One-year lease with two options for one additional year. Lottery Process Timing: The lottery for available slips (if any) shall occur annually and will be held immediately after the Annual Meeting or another date as approved and announced at least 60 days prior to the drawing. The lottery will determine lessees for the following year. Lottery Process: A random lottery will be conducted by disinterested members of the Board of Directors. The lottery will consist of as many individual lotteries as there are sizes of slips available (i.e. 25', 30', 35', 40', 45' and 50'). The lottery will begin with the smallest available slip size and continue through the largest. Each member interested in a slip of the available size will be assigned a number and the numbers will be drawn at random until each of the available slips in that size is filled. In the event that a member is unsuccessful in obtaining a slip, that member may participate in the subsequent lottery for the next larger available size (if desired). Participation and Deposits: Each member desiring to participate in the lottery shall indicate the size(s) of desired slip and submit a deposit check in the amount of [50] percent of the annual lease payment for the largest of the desired slips. Requirements and Limitations: Each participant must be a TYC member in good standing at the time of the initial lottery and subsequent renewal(s). Each membership will be entitled to enter the lottery for one slip. Therefore, members with an existing slip under leasehold will not be allowed to enter the lottery for an additional slip(s). No subletting of slips is permitted. All vessels utilizing a TYC slip must be registered vessels of the club as indicated in the TYC Membership Directory. In the event that the member decides to sell the vessel occupying a TYC slip and does not wish to replace it, the slip will be made available to other members through the lottery process for the following year. We will notify the membership as details of the proposed lease and availability of slips becomes known. Further, notice of a lottery to be held on the occasion of the next annual meeting (September 2, 2006) will be given as soon as possible From Director Andy Wagner, Wine Events Chair I n our continuing effort to explore wines from all corners of the earth, we are pleased to take you to the other side of the world for a tasting of wines from the African continent. Please join us at the Clubhouse on Friday, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m. to welcome aboard Erik Ran, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Golden Kaan USA. Golden Kaan is a joint venture among Racke, the fifth generation, family-owned German wine and spirits giant, and KWV, the largest South African winery, controlling more than 30% of the total South African supply of grapes. Since its launch at VINEXPO 2003, a biennial weeklong wine extravaganza in Bordeaux, France, Golden Kaan has attracted new consumers to the South African wine segment in many international markets. Golden Kaan started in Europe and South Africa and became an overnight success exceeding 400,000 cases in annual sales and growing rapidly. The firm has become the market leader in every country where they started within the first three months. In their short three-year history, Golden Kaan wines have already been recognized with numerous awards from major International and U.S. wine competitions and publications, including three “Best Buys” (Golden Kaan 2004 South African Winetasting at the Club Friday, August 18, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 23 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Merlot, and 2004 Pinotage) from the prestigious and influential Wine Spectator. Mr. Ran will educate TYC members on the variety, quality and value of wines available from South Africa while presenting six top quality South African wines for the members to sample: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and the unique South African varietal, Pinotage. Please join us to learn more about these wines while visiing old friends and meeting new ones amidst spectacular views of the Lake. If you plan to attend, we ask that you contact the Club and bring an appetizer or other wine accompaniment to share with your fellow members. On Saturday, Sept. 23, our winetasting series at the Club returns to California with a featuring of Rhone varietals and old vine zinfandels from Michael~David Vineyards in the Central Valley town of Lodi. TYC is delighted to welcome David Phillips, owner, winegrape grower and sales/marketing head for Michael~David Vineyards. David will describe his family’s fifth generation wine business and their seven distinct brands of wine including the now famous 7 Deadly Zins, made from a blend of seven different Lodi based vineyards; the 7 Heavenly Chards, aged in barrels from seven different French coopers; and, the viognier formerly thought to be a roussanne dubbed Incognito. The Incognito line includes both a white viognier and a red (rouge) blend of multiple Rhone varietals. Winemaking in South Africa South Africa has been producing wines for more than 350 years, and today ranks as the seventh largest global wine producer. South African wines have grown ten fold in the last decade, having reached 1.1 million cases for 2005, and South Africa is the fastest growing wine country of origin in the U.S., up 48% over 2004. South Africa is a leader in innovation, such as developing cold fermentation, that advances the wine industry worldwide. The very first vineyard planted coincided with the arrival in southern Africa of settlers from Europe. In 1655, three years after his arrival in Table Bay, Commander Jan van Riebeeck of the Dutch East-India Company planted the first vines. In 1659 he wrote, “Today, praise the Lord, wine was pressed from Cape grapes for the first time.” Over the years, the diversity of the local culture has led to exceptional winemaking — a true collaboration between indigenous African and Cape Malay people, Dutch settlers, French Michael-David Vineyard Winetasting Huguenots, Germans, and other pioneers, There was a time when the thought of wine from the “Dark Continent” was a strange concept but now there are now vineyards all over the African continent. Algeria and Morocco have been producing wines for decades and modern wine-making has been set up in places like Zimbabwe and Kenya. However, it is down south in the Cape where climactic and topographic conditions simulate those of the old wine countries, that the continent’s finest wines are produced. This is the home of Golden Kaan wines. The Western Cape has an ideal climate, dually influenced by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, similar to Northern France and the Napa Valley. From the tip of the African continent, where the two great oceans meet at Cape Agulhas, to deep in the desert-like Karoo and the Free State, nearly 60 officially declared appellations cover more than 100,000 hectares in South Africa’s wine regions. While white varietals still represent the majority of Cape vineyard plantings, the balance has improved from 15% red in 1990 to about one third today. Planning for Fall Events Plans are being made for a variety of fall wine events. We're contemplating more varietal and region specific winetastings along with the third annual Winetasting Tour, fall Winemaker’s Dinner, and other exciting ideas including the possibility of stepping beyond the wine world for a Scotch whiskey tasting. As always, we would appreciate your thoughts and any ideas for future events. If you would like to help organize a future wine event or have any suggestions, please contact Andy Wagner at (530) 581-3881, or e-mail ARW@ TradewindsCapital.com. 13 Trans Tahoe chairs Lynn and Jim Mullen (center) with Staff Commodores John Utter (left) and Jim Gregory (right) The Barracloughs—Emily and Jeff holding son Brady, with proud "Uncle Gerk," Greg Dick Wallrich, dressed for the surprise May 27th snow, with TYC Foundation President Dave Olson Diane and Don Sloat with Donna Wallrich "Best Dress" winner Jim Wiggins with Keith Mason and guest, and Frank Palermo May 27 Gin Fizz Fling on the social scene Craig and Virginia Questa Nancy Cunningham, Lynn Olson and Trinkie Watson sample grilled vegie hors d'heouvres by D'Lish. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on the "seis" with dinner catered by Sancho's—Stan and Suzanne Oppengard, Vice Commodore Philip Ballantyne and Deni Mateer, Cindy and Commodore Jack McKenna 14 June 24ths' Decorated Boat Parade winners: (above) "Parrothead" skipper Debra Selak, Vicki Edelstein, Andy and Suzanne Wagner and (below), hanging the swim suits out to dry, Rick and Tonya Antle. SUNDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1 234 august LASER REGATTA 67 Marine Swap Meet Summer Series - 6 pm THURSDAY 14 5 BEER CAN REGATTA wooden boat week Summer Series - 6 pmt 8 Opening Night Dinner, Dance and Auction - 6 pm 9BEER CAN REGATTA 10 Summer Series - 6 pm 8 am-2pm - Tahoe Maritime Woodie Over-The-Bottom ACBS Cruise & Picnic Ladies' Luncheon & Fashion Mahogany Magic Museum 9 am Sugar Pine Point 10 am-3 pm Show -11:30 am Rubicon Bay Potluck Grand Finale Steppin'Out Dinner,/Dance Meeks Bay Campground - 6:30 pm Gatekeeper's Sponsors Dinner Men's Grill -12 noon - 6 pm Museum Grounds Homewood Wild Goose Restaurant - 6 pm Chambers Landing 13 FRIDAYSATURDAY 15 LASER REGATTA 16 17 presented by foundation inc. Sierra Boat Co. Marina - 9 am to 4 pm 11 12 Private Party - Wedding Reception 18 South African BEER CAN REGATTA Summer Series - 6 pm tahoe yacht club Summer Series - 6 pm WINE-Tasting Clubhouse - 5 pm 19 Over-The-Bottom #3 8:30 am - Chambers Landing chambers Regatta 3 pm Start 20 21 SHORT HANDED Regatta 3 pm Start 22 LASER REGATTA 23 24 BEER CAN REGATTA Summer Series - 6 pm Summer Series 6 pm Start 9 am 28 293031 BEER CAN Last LASER REGATTA of the Summer Series - 6 pm Rotary Dinner Meeting- 6:30pm REGATTA Summer Series Finalé - 6 pm Beer Can Ball Awards Party Clubhouse following Race 1 september 2 34LABOR DAY 5 67 Annual Membership Meeting monday night football potluck - 5 pm 'til? 17 18 Rotary Dinner Meeting- 6:30pm 19 monday night football potluck Private Party - 6:30 pm 13 UC Davis-Tahoe Environmental Research Cruise 9-11 a.m. Conner Fall BEER CAN Series 20 14 ACBS International Annual Meeting 21 Conner Fall BEER CAN Series - 5 pm 'til? 25 26 monday night football potluck - 1 pm Stampede Reservoir 15 Private Party - Meeting - 8 am -2 pm 16 ACBS 5th International Boat Show - Lake Tahoe 22 rosh hashanah begins at sundown 23 Michael-David Vineyards Clubhouse - 5:30 pm 27 Conner Fall BEER CAN Series - 5 pm 'til? laser fleet championships Brewmaster's Dinner Rotary Dinner Meeting- 6:30pm 24 9 McKinney Shores- 4 pm 12 PICYA Delegates Meeting San Joaquin YC - 6 pm 8 Western Hoe Down & BBQ Rotary Dinner Meeting- 6:30pm 11 - 2 pm, Clubhouse End of Summer Conner Fall BEER CAN Series Fall Hours begin at Clubhouse Board Meeting -10 am, Clubhouse Shop the TYC BOATIQUE online! Go to www.tahoeyc.com, click on Member Services, then Merchandise. 10 8:30 - TC Marina ACBS Woodie Whoopie Turners’ Clambake Homewood Rotary Dinner Meeting- 6:30pm 27 25 Hike with 26 Team TYC - Trail tba Over-The-Bottom #4 28 2930 Black Diamond BEER-Tasting Party Clubhouse - 5:30 pm Rotary Dinner Meeting- 6:30pm 15 From Kirk Pumphrey, Wooden Boat Week Chair Wooden Boat Week—August 3-10, 2006—just around the corner! Planning the lake tahoe Concours d’Elegance and Wooden Boat Week, August 3 thru 10, has been the usual whirlwind of activity, a learning experience, and a lot of fun. The subtle changes to the "menu" this year have been greeted with a lot of enthusiasm. Our Opening Night party on Thursday, Aug. 3. was a quick sellout and is sure to be a memorable event. This new venue for Wooden Boat Week is another exciting change that has been receiving a good reaction. Moving the Woodie Over-the-Bottom back to Monday was a change we made to avoid the weekend crowding as much as possible. This popular event will be catered by “Men Wielding Fire” and is sure to be a delicious lunch – well-deserved after a morning of hard “work” on the lake! Check the calendar on page 15 for a complate list of Wooden Boat Week activities! Steve Lapkin, h2omark.com New Events At the Concours, in addition to the main attraction of antique boats, we’ve added a New Boat Row New Sponsors specifically to view new boats— We have a new mix of Corporate this year from Classics Marine, Sponsors that I'm very excited about California Chris-Craft, Marine Max, Sea Sonic Boat Co., Comitti and hope to continue to develop. Certainly everyone knows 3M from North America, Grand Craft, and Post-It notes, but they also supply a Donzi. We liked the idea of givlot of product to the boating industry ing spectators the opportunity to through their marine division, R.S. see the evolution of boats through Hughes. We’re pleased to introthe ages; comparing the classic to 34th ANNUAL duce Evergreen Paper. an enery the modern. And, in response to recycling company as a new Title the questionnaire from last year’s sponsor this year. We' also happy to show, we have added more seating presented by tahoe yacht club foundation inc. introduce h2omark (onsite, on-andand shade areas. From a judging off the water photographic services) standpoint, interest was strong earFriday and Saturday, August 4-5, 2006 ~ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Panerai (makers of precision lier than ever and exhibitor spots in the marina at 5146 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, Calif. watches) as new Presenting sponsors, sold out sooner than in the past. Tickets at the Gate, $25. Seniors, 62 and over, $20. as well as Essex Credit, who will The Marine Swap Meet Children, 12 and under, free when accompanied by an adult be announcing the advent of their on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Tahoe new division created specifically for Maritime Museum is also a fun Proceeds benefit Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations. the financing of antique and classic new addition to the schedule this boats. year. I've heard more than a few of Joining this impressive list of you say, “I'm finally going to get sponsors is Tahoe Mountain Resorts/Old Greenwood and Alexander that stuff out of my garage!” Herb Hall and the gang from Sierra Boat Valley Vineyards with returning faithful supporters Hagerty Classic are even going to contribute, so be sure to add this to your itinerary. Boat Insurance, Korbel and Five Rivers Wineries joining us once again. Remember, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure! And, last but certainly not least, booth space at the show is sold out. So many of you are planning on “Steppin’ Out” to Wild Goose for So, what does all this mean? Interest is strong – excitement is in the the party on Sunday night that it, too, sold out fast! There's a waiting list, air – the event is drawing near! For Wooden Boat Week reservations and however, so don’t hesitate to call to add your name if you haven’t yet more information, call (530) 581-4700, ext. 103 or better yet, stop by the purchased tickets. This “dressed-to-the-9s” affair will relive the Supper Club to say hello. We’ll see you soon! Club days of the ’40s with fine dining and wine, a swing band and more. Tahoe Yacht Club Post Office Box 7620 Tahoe City, CA 96145-7620 FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAHOE CITY, CA PERMIT NO. 22