Winter 2016 - Balboa Yacht Club

THE
Winter 2016
in this issue
Officers and directors of
B a l b o a Ya c h t C l u b
THE
“A Pound of Pluck is Worth a Ton of Luck”
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From the Editor, Deidre Bird
new Year’s resolutions are in full swing.
Balboa Yacht Club kicked off the new
Year 007 style with licensed To Party!
The carpet was replaced throughout the
Club, and the main restrooms are in their
final phase of a complete overhaul to
include a new footprint. new Committee
Chairs were welcomed, and each is
working diligently on their assignments.
The Membership Committee has finalized the process for
Couple Flag Membership and will start to enact the conversion.
The first new Governer’s Cup 22 boat was launched, christened,
and set sail. The Gov Cup Committee is feverishly planning the
50th anniversary Celebration. Opening day at Corona del Mar
and whites are sure to be a hit.
2016 is showing promise to be a busy, productive, and funfilled year with BYC friends and family having fun on the water.
Officers and Directors
Commodore douglas west
Vice Commodore Tom Mooers
rear Commodore willliam Bloomberg
Chief Financial Officer Jim Young
Fleet Captain Molly lynch
Port Captain Bob Stevens
Secretary denise Petersen
Judge advocate roger Grable
Fleet Surgeon dr. lawson McClung
directors
eric Bozza, Michael Brooks, Tim Cannon, Brett hemphill,
Paul loubet, ed watson
ON THE COVER:
New Gov Cup 22 boat sails to take over the Gov Cup 21
Photo by Tom Walker.
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It’s O.K. – I’m a member.
Member Name
donald Scott
Ben Brown
BalBOa YaChT CluB
Eight Bells
Passed
Member Since
november 7, 2015
2000
november 19, 2015
1983
iLLustration by pauL darroW.
From the editor ................................................................2
eight Bells........................................................................2
From the Bridge ........................................................... 3-4
2015 installation dinner ..................................................5
General Manager’s report ...............................................6
Port Captain’s report .......................................................7
Membership / new Members...........................................8
Couple Flag Membership.................................................9
Fleet Captain’s report....................................................10
angler Fleet report........................................................11
racing in the Orange Bowl ............................................12
Governor’s Cup 22 Sails ................................................13
50th annual Gov Cup update ........................................14
Thursday night Programs ..............................................15
heritage ..........................................................................16
wooden Boat Festival ....................................................16
Feature article – Chef Joseph ........................................17
whites work Parties.......................................................17
Briny regatta Schedule..................................................18
Portsmouth Folly............................................................18
new Year’s eve ..............................................................19
Marine Corps Toy drive ................................................20
holiday decorating Potluck...........................................21
Short Tacks .....................................................................22
Bulletin Board ................................................................22
Calendar .........................................................................23
Talewind Staff ................................................................23
FROM THE BRIDGE
A Fast Start to the Year Ahead
by Commodore Doug West
I
n true fashion, our Club came through
the holidays and through the first month
of the new year without missing a beat.
Kari Bretschger and Cheri Poe and
their New Year’s Eve Committee produced
a most elegant celebration. The party was
a sell out with wonderful James Bond fun
- all around Balboa Yacht Club perfect.
The first weekend of January brought our
first 2016 racing with great turnouts for
Sunkist #3. The wind came up nicely for
Sunday’s outside race and I appreciated S/C
Bretschger’s invitation to sail with Adios.
(Google the drone video that captured the
start of that race. Filmed from above and
set to music, it’s a beautiful ballet. In real
time it was exciting to the point of hairy).
The New Member Reception on January
8, hosted by Jr. S/C Davidson, officially
welcomed the thirty-three members of our
Class of 2015. The following morning, our
2016 committee chairs gathered for brunch
and orientation to their work for the year.
BYC is a member-driven Club and we
thank our committee chairs who drive that
engine.
January 11 was the start date for
Clubhouse renovation work, including a
complete redo of our main restrooms and
new carpeting throughout the Club, all
part of our continuing reinvestment in the
Clubhouse. The annual one week Clubhouse
closure was extended to two weeks this year
to accommodate the demolition phase of
the project. Thanks to Rob Tyler and Dean
Kiser for their leadership of the Long Range
Planning and House Committees and the
many hours spent in planning these much
needed improvements. As the first group
to return to the Clubhouse after our two
week closure, the Cruise Fleet held their
cruise season kickoff dinner on January
26. Nine cruises were announced for 2016,
including June’s cruise in Mallorca, Spain.
The renovation project is still underway,
but the Clubhouse is back in operation. We
look forward to project completion in late
March. In a nutshell, that was our fast start
January. Now, a few important highlights of
the year ahead.
Recall that a bylaw amendment
was approved at our October General
Membership Meeting that now gives
couples the option of holding a Flag
Membership jointly, as a couple. In the
past, Flag memberships were held (owned)
by only one person. This made the nonmember spouse ineligible for top leadership
positions and left some spouses feeling
less a part of the Club. To address these
concerns, the Board of Directors proposed
the new Couple Flag category. The new
category is entirely optional and does not
change the qualifications for membership
considered by the Membership Committee.
Current Flag members in good standing
may choose to apply for a conversion
of their membership to Couple Flag.
The Membership Committee will fully
implement the conversion process by March
1. See Director Paul Loubet’s article in
this issue for more details.
On the subject of membership, the Board
has identified membership development as
its top priority for 2016. As I outlined at
our October General Membership Meeting,
over the last two years, our new Flag
Member count hasn’t kept pace with natural
attrition, resignations, and transfers to NonResident and Senior Flag. In the past two
years, we gained fifty new Flags, but lost
sixty-three. Our Flag member count now
stands at 531, well below our authorized
600. Although the Club remains financially
sound, this decline in Flag members
significantly impacts our income from dues,
food and beverage, banquets, sailing, yard,
marina and mooring fees. And of course, a
declining membership affects the vitality of
the Club in ways money doesn’t measure.
We must reverse this trend.
The Board has taken several steps to
strengthen our membership ranks. Chaired
by Director Brett Hemphill, a new ad hoc
Membership Development Committee has
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Doug West
Commodore
Tom Mooers
Vice Commodore
William Bloomberg
Rear Commodore
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From the Bridge, cont. from p. 3
been established and tasked with taking a
fresh look at ways to strengthen both member
recruitment and member retention. Our
Membership Committee, chaired by Cecilia
Matuschek, will work closely with the
new Membership Development Committee
to develop and implement new strategies
for achieving a specific 2016 membership
improvement objective.
Because we know that the most reliable
source of new members is our existing
members, and with the Board’s full
support, I’ve asked Cecilia Matuschek and
Brett Hemphill to recruit at least twentyfive members as BYC Ambassadors. Our
Ambassadors will be those members willing
to make a personal commitment to recruit
and sponsor at least one new member in
2016. I’ve taken the pledge and have asked
our Board to do so as well. Please consider
making this commitment to the future of
our Club and be in touch with Cecilia or
Brett to make it official that you are a BYC
Ambassador. Watch for regular updates on
our membership development progress as
the year unfolds. With this new focus, and
the support of many, I’m confident we will
succeed.
In closing, let me tell you that I am pleased
and honored to be the Commodore of the
Balboa Yacht Club this year. I’m privileged to
serve with the support of V/C Tom Mooers,
R/C Bill Bloomberg, and the fine group of
Officers and Directors who make up our
Board. To a person, these fellow members
are dedicated to making this great Club even
better, and each brings a set of skills and
talents that we are fortunate to have. Please
be sure you know who these members are,
and when you have the opportunity, please
let them know that you appreciate their
service to our Club.
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Jim Young
Molly Lynch
Bob Stevens
CFO
Fleet Captain
Port Captain
Denise Petersen
Roger Grable
Lawson McClung
Secretary
Judge Advocate
Fleet Surgeon
Eric Bozza
Michael Brooks
Director
Director
Tim Cannon
Brett Hemphill
Paul Loubet
Ed Watson
Director
Director
Director
Director
Jr. S/C Gary Davidson with S/C Judi Gorski
Director Ed Watson, Director Tim
Cannon, with Commodore West
P/C Bob Stevens with Commodore West
2015 Installation Dinner
Nancy and V/C Tom Mooers with Commodore West
photos this page and Oppoiste page by Mary LONGPRé.
Irene Ziebarth
Charles Ullman Memorial Perpetual
Trophy for Most Outstanding Voyage by a
BYC Member, John and Nancy Kelso
New Member of the Year Richard Bland with Jr.
S/C Gary Davidson
Jr. Secretary/Treasurer Haylee Gurney, Jr. Vice
Commodore Gray Hemans and Commodore West
BYC Member of the Year Nancy Mellon with Jr. S/C Gary Davidson
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FROM THE general manager
Happy New Year!
by David Robinson, General Manager, CCM
W
ith
another
record-breaking
holiday season behind
us
(including
an
almost dry Boat Parade
Week), it is time to
start looking forward
to the new year (and
new Watch with Commodore West,
Vice Commodore Mooers, and Rear
Commodore Bloomberg).
Both Opening Day chairs are formalizing
their committees and have started the
planning process in earnest. This year,
due to the 50th Anniversary of Balboa Yacht
Club’s signature event, The Governor’s
Cup, we have two planning committees.
The first is the actual regatta committee,
again under the leadership of Susan
Kenney, and new this year, the Anniversary
Committee, chaired by Paul Blank. The
Anniversary Committee is responsible for
planning all the Alumni events prior to the
Gov Cup, including organizing the viewing
of Gary Jobson’s historical documentary
of our event. It will be an incredible few
weeks here at the Club, and you will hear
more about it as we start to get closer to the
date. Finally, the Wooden Boat Festival
Committee has set the date (June 4) and
has begun their planning, reports returning
Chair David LaMontagne.
Before I officially leave 2015 behind, I
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want to be sure to thank all members who
participated in the annual Employee Holiday
Fund. It was a record-breaking collection,
and all employees enjoyed the special bonus
gift that they received at our annual staff
holiday party. I know that I speak for all
of them to say “Thank you!” The General
Manager does not participate in the fund. I
also want to take this time to thank our New
Year’s Eve committee, headed up by Cherie
Poe and Kari Bretschger. Under their
tutelage, and the creative decorating talents
of Rhonda Tolar and Shannon Green,
close to 200 members and guests danced the
night away. I have been told by many in
attendance, that it was the best New Year’s
Eve party in memory! What a great way to
start the New Year!
Continuing this year is something that we
started last year, our quarterly Winemaker’s
Dinners, chaired by our resident winemaker,
Charlie Foss. These dinners host the
winemaker of the juice we are pouring, and
is focused on food and wine pairing, with a
bit of education thrown in. The Winemaker
works directly with Chef Joseph to
maximize the pairings. The first dinner of
the year will be held on Thursday, March 3,
with the featured Winemaker Aaron Walker
(son of S/C Josh Walker) of Pali Wine Co.,
from the Central Coast. As of this writing,
we are already close to being sold out, so
be sure to contact me to reserve your glass!
balboa yacht club
This is also the time of year that the
Thursday Night Programs are popular, and
Chair J/A Roger Grable is planning some
terrific speakers. The next one is Thursday,
January 28, with a presentation by Golden
Gate Yacht Club Vice Commodore and BYC
Honorary Member, Tom Ehman, on the
new San Francisco Yacht Racing Cup. The
inaugural race is scheduled for June 2017 to
be sailed in new Super 12s. The Super 12s
are a modern version of the historic twelve
metre class, used for the America’s Cup
races from the 1950s to the 80s. The boats
are being built by Westerly Marine, down
the road a spell, and will be splashed and
tested in Newport Harbor next winter.
As you read this, we have reopened the
Clubhouse after a two-week closure for
renovations. New, beautiful carpeting was
installed, thanks to Director Brett Hemphill
and Hemphill Rugs and Carpets, and we
are well underway with the rebuilding of
our main restrooms, bringing them up to
ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act)
compliance, not to mention modernizing
the facility and décor in the process. The
project should run to mid-March, and in the
meantime, we have temporary restrooms
right outside the doors from the Bayview
Room, on the brick patio. Although they
offer quality temporary facilities during the
project, they do require walking up steps for
access. Please make sure that your guests
know of the temporary facilities, and if
there are accessibility issues, invite them
to use the handicap facilities in the exterior
heads, opposite the Officer’s parking lot.
We know this is an inconvenience, but we
are anticipating the new facilities offering
luxurious amenities upon completion.
Thanks to the time and effort of members
Rob Tyler of Tyler Gonzalez Architects,
Inc., and S/C Ray Lewis of R.W. Lewis
Builders, Inc.
As you may remember, a couple of years
ago we issued new plastic membership
cards, to replace the cardboard cards we
used previously. When the 2016 rosters are
available, we will issue stickers to affix to
the back of your membership cards that state
“Valid 2016”. Do not throw out your cards!
We will also be issuing new parking decals
for 2016 at the same time. At the end of
January, when announced, please see Gracie
to pick up your new rosters, membership
card stickers, and parking decals.
Here’s to a great 2016 at BYC!
See you on the docks.
Port captain’s report
El Niño Storm Preparations
by Bob Stevens, Port Captain
A
s this is being written, it is already early January and Southern
California boaters have been spared the predicted dangerous
weather conditions caused by an unusually servere El Niño.
However, as all experienced boaters know the weather can change
quickly, and given the forecasts, we need to be prepared for the
possibility of serious storms over the next few months.
Getting your boat ready to ride out a storm is largely just good
old common sense. Many of the items apply even if the boat is
stored in the yard. The first requirement is to keep up on the weather forecasts and take
preparedness steps before a storm hits. Although not necessarily a complete list, a few
actions to consider include:
photo opposite page by David Robinson.
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Make sure your canvas is secure or remove it
Consider removing sails and stowing them below
Remove any items from topside (paddle boards, kayaks, deck chairs, etc.)
Take off bird deterrents
Consider removing your inflatable from the boat. If not, add extra tie downs
Examine all of your lines for condition and positioning
Check fenders for proper location
Inspect dock/boat cleats and add chafe guards if needed
If on a mooring, check the mooring ball(s) and lines
Have a look at all hatches to ensure they are sealing
If you have a dock box, secure the hatch so it doesn’t blow open
Check operation of bilge pumps and make sure batteries are fully charged
Inspect the bilge soon after every hard rain (including boats in the yard)
If you have a small vessel (paddle board, kayak, etc.) in the yard, tie it down
If you store a sabot on the sabot rack tie it and any canvas down
Chock trailer wheels
Members who keep their boats at Balboa Yacht Club have some extra advantages. We
have excellent facilities and the additional benefit of an outstanding full time dock staff,
headed by Dockmaster Matt Stanly. There are also several BYC
committees that will have their eyes open in support of Matt’s
team. Help can be expected from committees such as; Marina Steve Bird Chair, South Yard - Lowell Hauswald Chair, North
Yard - Tim O’Neil Chair, and Moorings - Bob Hatch Chair. If
something appears to require attention don’t be surprised if you
get a heads-up call from any of the above people.
Preparation is paramount, but in the end we may need to deal
with a serious storm. Best case we don’t need them, but if a
storm hits the Storm Patrol committee, chaired by Harvey Wills,
will be on station to help the dock staff keep an eye on things.
Take some time now to develop your readiness plans. See you
around the docks!
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membership news
Membership News
by Kristi Underwood, Communications and Membership Manager
T
Welcome Aboard - New Members
he
month
of
N o v e m b e r
brought us two new
members, completing
our outstanding Class
of 2015. If you see
them around the Club,
be sure to welcome
them and introduce yourself. You’ll never
know if you share the same interests with
someone unless you reach out!
The Class of 2015 reception was
held in the beginning of January. It
was a great opportunity for all the new
members to meet one another, as well
as meet officers and the members of
the Board of Directors. Thanks to the
2015 Membership Committee: David
Beek, Director Bill Bloomberg, S/C
Peter Bretschger, Keith Duarte, Rich
Fischbeck, Shannon Green, Cecilia
Matuschek, Michele McCormack,
Nissa Myer, and Dennis Rosene for a
productive year. There were quite a few
applicants processed in January, and a
few more to come in February.
2016 is off to a great start!
Mark Peters
Racing
Sponsors:
S/C Craig Reynolds,
Alex Steele
Kathy Verner
Flag
Sponsors:
Curtis Barnes,
Mike Michel
Class of 2015
membership
A Secret Worth Sharing!
by Cecilia Matuschek, Membership Chair
I
t has been said
“Balboa Yacht Club
is the best kept secret in
Newport Harbor!” We
have the best locations,
and great programs,
facilities, members, and
staff, and it is time to get
the word out and get more people to “play
with boats” at BYC.
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The Membership Committee and the
Member Development Committee are
aggressively looking at new ways to
attract and retain members, and we will
be sharing these ideas with you in the
near future. As Commodore Doug West
stated, “we need to reverse the declining
trend in our membership: we are currently
at 531 members, which is well below our
authorized 600”. I encourage everyone
balboa yacht club
to take an active role in recruiting new
members this year, and in bringing us your
ideas to make this happen!
In March we are kicking-off our new
Couple Flag Membership, which provides
equal standing to couples who are both
active in boating and want to be active at
BYC. We believe that this will encourage
more members to get involved and will
enhance our recruitment.
I am honored to be the Membership Chair
this year, and look forward to working with
the BYC team to make this an exciting and
successful year.
membership
Couple Flag Membership Conversion Process
by Director Paul Loubet, Couple Membership Committee Chair
D
uring the Annual
Membership
meeting on October 13,
2015, the new Couple
Flag Membership was
approved by the general
membership.
It
will
become effective March 1.
photo opposite page (Class of 2015) by Tom Walker.
Why do we need a new Couple
Membership?
Balboa Yacht Club realized the need for
membership that allows a couple, where
both parties are active in the yachting
community and both want to be active at
Balboa Yacht Club, to both receive equal
standing in the Club at the level currently
provided only to the Flag member, not the
spouse. This membership allows more
inclusion by the spouse, and inclusion
will encourage volunteerism and member
retention.
This membership would also eliminate
the need to transfer the membership back
and forth within a Flag Membership where
both members take an active leadership
position in the Club, which has happened
many times in the past.
Can both spouses serve on committees,
Board of Directors, and as a Flag
officer?
No. A couple may not serve concurrently
as an officer (elected or appointed), Chair
of Membership Committee, Chair of the
Nominating Committee, or Chair of the
Finance Committee. They may serve
together and at the same time on other
committees, or chair other committees.
Can a Flag Membership become a
Couple Membership?
Yes. The spouse on the Flag Membership
would apply and come through Membership
and the Board of Directors for approval. It is
a voluntary process. The same would apply
to a single Flag Member who gets married,
and then wants a Couple Membership.
What happens when a spouse is not
approved?
They would remain a spouse of the Flag
member and can reapply in the future.
A Couple Membership can revert to a Flag
Membership at any time. The couple would
need to designate who the Flag member is
under the Flag Membership.
The following is the process for a
converting spouse of a Flag to a Couple
Flag:
1. The Flag member picks up an
application from the Membership
Manager. The applicant is asked to
describe their experience and interest in
boating, volunteerism and motivation for
converting to Couple Flag.
2. The applicant completes the
application, with supporting signatures
from two additional Flag members, and
returns it to the Membership Manager.
3. The Membership Committee reviews
the application for completeness and
qualifications.
4. If there are any questions on the
applicant’s qualifications, character, or
fitness to be converted, the application
is referred to a sub-meeting with the
member and spouse. Based on the finding
of the sub-meeting one of two events
occur:
a) If after the sub-meeting it is
determined that the converting spouse
does not meet the qualification, then
the Couple is counseled on how best to
proceed.
b) If there are no questions or all
questions have been satisfactorily
answered, the applicant gets posted.
5. The posting period is the same for all
applications, thirty (30) days, during
which members can comment on the
applicant. If there are member comments
on the applicant, the applicant would
be referred back to the Membership
Committee for a review by the committee
at a regularly scheduled meeting. Both
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the applicant and spouse would attend
this meeting. At the conclusion of the
meeting, the Membership Committee’s
recommendation would be sent to the
Board of Directors.
6. If there were no comments on the
applicant during the posting period,
the Membership Committee would
then review the application, without
the applicants present, and make
a recommendation to the Board of
Directors.
7. The Board of Directors would approve
the Couple Flag Conversion.
8. A new Couple Flag certificate would be
issued to the Couple.
Each year, the Board of Directors will
review, and if needed, update the policies on
qualifications for all classes of membership
at Balboa Yacht Club.
We are confident that the Couple Flag
membership will make Balboa Yacht Club
a much stronger yacht club, encouraging
more members to get involved, and serving
the Club and engaging the whole family.
We feel this new membership will be a
recruiting tool when active couples are
looking for a yacht club to join in Newport.
BYC will continue to strive to be the
preeminent yacht club on the west coast,
with our strong volunteerism, world class
regattas, cruising, and angling, and as our
vision statement states:
“WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF
DEDICATED FRIENDS
SHARING A PASSION FOR
EXCELLENCE IN YACHTING”
I do want to thank all the people who
worked so hard to make this Couple Flag
membership a reality; it was a good group
effort that ended up making a strong process
and policy for the Club. Commodores
Highland, Davidson, West, and Mooers
had the vision for the Couple Flag
Membership, and without their leadership,
it would not have happened. I want to thank
Steve Newton and the Bylaws Committee
for drafting the bylaws amendment in
such a thoughtful way. Also, the Couple
Membership Committee members; F/C
Molly Lynch, Cecilia Matuschek,
Director Michael Brooks, J/A Roger
Grable, S/C Richard Pacelli, Per Trebler,
and Stacie Brandt.
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fleet captain’s Report
Fleet Activities 2016
Balboa Yacht Club
Theme Dinners
Sunday, Mar. 13: New Orleans
Sunday, Apr. 10: Korea
Sunday, Aug. 21: New England Clam bake
Sunday, Sept. 11: Members’ Choice
Sunday, Oct 23: Germany
Enjoy menus from foreign lands and food
capitals prepared to perfection by Chef
Joseph with wine pairings from Balboa
Yacht Club’s fine wine collection.
A signature beverage will be served.
Enjoy light entertainment with a festive
ambiance in the Bayview Room
Dinner at 1800
Members + Guests
in the bay
Fishing Tournament
saturday, april 9
Come fishin’ for some reel fun!
This is a one day tournament.
Multiple species format.
Watch for more info
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by Molly Lynch, Fleet Captain
I
look forward to
continuing as your
Fleet Captain for
2016! We have a great
group of volunteers
all ready to go for the
year including Angler
Chair Bob Hoose,
Cruise Fleet Chair
Irene Ziebarth, Junior Activities Chair
Patrick Meegan, and many individual
event chairs you will be hearing from
throughout the year. The Race Council,
made up of members Greg Newman
(Challenge Chair), Katie McDowell (Team
Race), Chris Hemans (Big Boat Racing),
Don Becker (Race Management), Gary
Thorne (Protest Representative), Chris
Bretschger (Racing Members), Patrick
Meegan (Junior Activities), Kelly Buchan,
Kerry Deaver, and Scott Poe (Members
at Large), and Dave Ullman (Advisor),
will be working to support our sailors and
racing activities.. If you have any thoughts
or ideas please talk to us, we want everyone
to get involved!
In December, Balboa Yacht Club hosted
the Portsmouth Folly, a fun event with
all sorts of dinghies and small keelboats
racing against each other under Portsmouth
balboa yacht club
handicap. In addition to the usual trophies,
awards were presented for youngest sailor,
best family, best decorated, etc. There
is more racing coming up in January,
February, and March with the remainder
of the Sunkist – Inside and Outside chaired by Pinky Greene and Tom Dessel,
respectively, Super Sabot Saturdays and
Midwinters-Sabots. BYC will be hosting
the Midwinters-Vipers chaired by Alex
Steele. Walter Johnson is chair of the
Harry Wood Regatta (Lido 14s), and Scott
Poe is organizing a new 66 Series and
Shamrock N’ Gybe event. Watch for the
notice of race.
Make a new year’s resolution to get more
involved in our boating activities. We need
your help – no experience needed. You
can get involved in any of these upcoming
events by contacting the individual
chairs, or talk to our Sailing Director,
Becky Lenhart, or email her at sailing@
balboayachtclub.com. It would be great to
see more people out on the water. If you’re
interested in learning to sail, crewing on
a race boat, helping with race organizing,
or watching the activities, come on down
to BYC! Don’t let El Niño keep you away
from all the fun!
angler fleet
BYC Angler Update
by Bob Hoose, Angler Chair
2015 will go down
on record as being
the best offshore
fishing season ever in
Southern California.
If the 2015/16 El Niño
is anything like the big
El Niño of 1983/84 –
we can expect another
excellent offshore fishing season in 2016.
I looked up some old log books from the
1984 season that showed marlin were being
caught in huge numbers on July 4 weekend
and the Newport Harbor sport fishing fleet
was catching yellowfin tuna, dorado, and
yellowtail into late November. Let us all
hope that we get another shot at these warm
water exotics this season.
Photos this page by randy wood and Kaylee new
SAVE THE DATE - April 9
The “In the Bay” Tournament in Newport
Harbor will be held on April 9. This is our
first Angler event of the season and clearly
one of the best of the year. PENN is back
this year as a sponsor so the kids and
junior anglers will have plenty of prizes.
VOLCOM has also been a major sponsor
and last year every single participant left
with at least one prize. The rules are
simple - fish only in Newport Bay and all
catches are on the honor system. You don’t
need a big fishing boat to compete in this
one. For many years, the tournament has
been won by kids fishing from a mooring
or dock.
be taken from a BYC boat
by a BYC member – except
for marlin and swordfish,
which must be taken on a
BYC boat, but the angler
can be a non-member. After
the capture, please take a
photo and email me the
Captain Derek New with a local wahoo aboard the Nuevo. time of capture. This is very A welcomed warm water gamefish for BYC Anglers last
important, since many times season! a first fish is caught on the
same day by two different boats.
Good luck!
Pacific Coast Sportfishing Festival
The Pacific Coast Sportfishing
Festival will be held on February 1921 at Orange County Fairgrounds.
Come by with the family and see sport
fishing seminars, visit local fishing
tackle vendors, and speak with industry
experts on local fishing techniques. This
is a fun, three day festival with plenty of
great deals on fishing tackle for the 2016
season.
Until the next tide!
Captain Ali Johnson with a yellowfin tuna
aboard the Surly Mermaid during the 2015
Inter Club Tournament. Angler eBlast
I have been sending out a monthly eBlast
to our Angler group on Balboa Yacht Club
Angler tournaments, updates, events, and
fish reports. If you would like to be added
to our Angler eBlast, just send me an email
brhoose@purefishing.com.
2016 First Flags
So far no First Flag gamefish have
been taken. We have 2016 First Flags for
marlin, swordfish, tuna, albacore, dorado,
yellowtail, and white sea bass. In order to
qualify for a First Flag, the gamefish must
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Racing
Racing In The Orange Bowl
by Catherine Reynolds
W
e fell, travel-weary, into our beds at
four in the morning, after our long
trip to Florida, ridiculously thankful for a
chance to finally … sleep. Two hours later
an ungodly, enthusiastic voice announced,
“Time to sail!” It was going to be a long
day.
Half an hour later, four of us – David
Wood (my sailing partner), Dylan Wood
(his younger brother), their mother Tiffany,
and I—each armed with a Dunkin’ Donuts
bagel and cream cheese, headed for the
bay, totally not ready for the giant day of
sailing ahead. We lugged our gear-bags to
our newly Chartered Zim Club 420. The
long awaited, four day Warm-Up Clinic had
begun!
The next few days passed in a blur of
highly technical lectures on “rake,” “twist”,
and “vang sheeting,” followed by countless
hours of on-water training, where David and
I pushed ourselves to perfect our skills. We
were particularly drawn to coach Gonzalo
Crivello of Ransom Everglades College,
one of the clinic’s four coaches. He patiently
answered questions we didn’t even know
we had. All in all, we learned so much from
those four days and couldn’t wait to test
our new skills against the ninety-nine other
highly competitive teams competing in the
Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta in
Coconut Grove, Florida.
After a brief two days of R&R, we were
up at 6:30 am, fortified by bagels, ready for
the first day of Orange Bowl! After finding
our C420 in its appropriate space, (courtesy
of Bob Adams from Zim), David and I,
avoiding the countless Portuguese man-ofwars floating against the dock, executed a
series of perfectly timed, short tacks, and
set out on the forty-five minute sail to the
racecourse.
Our first day was an absolute success.
After phenomenal starts and ridiculously
good up-wind boat speed, David and I
turned our boat back to shore, sped along
by winds gusting from eighteen to twentyfive knots. Unfortunately, our victorious
sail home was cut short by a collision with
an unsuspecting manatee. We shuddered
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to a grinding halt as our 275 pounds of
combined weight plus another 260 from the
boat tried to push aside the approximately
half-ton manatee. Luckily, all parties
involved were unhurt. But I spent the rest of
the sail crouched awkwardly in the bottom
of the boat holding the newly-damaged
centerboard line in place to keep us from
drifting off to one of the islands in the bay.
But, no complaints. After our first day of
sailing in Orange Bowl, David and I were
in 24th place out of 100 competing teams!
Each day of the Regatta was more
exciting and challenging than the last, from
having to battle fifty highly aggressive
boats at the starting line, to sailing a two-lap
course (Start-1-3-1-3-Finish) with a gate as
the leeward mark, and then a battle of wits
and skill to the finish line set at an offset
angle to the start line. There were heartwrenchingly close encounters with boats at
the starting line and minor headaches from
the focus required to compete at a high
level, but there were lighter moments too.
At the finish of one race, we watched the
crew of another boat nearly jump in the bay
after finding a nearly three foot, lime green
iguana onboard! He was rescued by the
balboa yacht club
team coach and re-introduced later onto one
of the nearby tree-covered islands framing
the bay.
The final three days of Orange Bowl
went a little less well than the first. Our
overall standing dropped to 44th. We gave
the Orange Bowl every bit of concentration
and hard work we could muster. Our skill
levels rose exponentially and we sailed the
most enjoyable and exciting sailing days
of my sixteen-year-old life. We are happy
with our 44th spot among the top 100 C420
teams in the most competitive youth sailing
regatta in the world.
David and I would like to thank every
friend, parent (especially the Wood family
for hosting me during the two week trip)
and competitor who supported and pushed
us. A special thank you to Balboa Yacht
Club for funding and moral support. And,
finally, thank you to BYC Head Coach,
Mike Pinckney, for the countless hours he
spent with us. Without Coach Mike and
other supporters, David and I would never
have been able to compete at the level we
did on those glorious days at Orange Bowl
International Youth Regatta of 2015. Thank
you!
Governor’s cup
Governor’s Cup 22 Sails for the First Time
by Andy Rose, Governor’s Cup Steering Committee Chair
W
PHOTOS THIS PAGE BY TOM WALKER.
henever we were
going on a big
trip when I was a child,
the morning we were to
leave, my mom would
wake me up with the
words, “The great day
has finally arrived!”
Well, that great day finally arrived for the
Balboa Yacht Club campaign for the new
Governor’s Cup boats. The first of the
“Governor’s Cup 22s” designed by S/C
Alan Andrews was launched and set sailed
for the first time on the weekend of January
16-17.
Westerly Marine of Santa Ana,
California, completed the first boat in
early January. Complete construction of
the full fleet of twelve boats will be done
by June of this year, in time for the 50th
Anniversary Governor’s Cup Regatta, July
15- 23.
The fundraising campaign for
the new boats is about ninety-four percent
complete, including a maintenance reserve,
thanks to the generosity of over eighty
members of the Club donating from $50 to
$60,000. This is greater participation than
we had in 2002/03, and is approaching ten
percent of the membership. Tax deductible
contributions are still eagerly accepted—
don’t get left out of this unique and exciting
project! Few clubs have ever done anything
like we did in commissioning a new boat
for the Governor’s Cup in 2002/03 and
none have done it twice! Contact Andy
Rose at 949-723-5806 if you are interested
in helping!
The first boat was christened by major
donors Jack and Kingsley Croul in
recognition of their early and substantial
support of both in the current fleet of
Governor’s Cup 21s as well as the new boats.
Kingsley Croul christens the new boat with
champagne as Jack looks on.
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Other major donors attending the christening
and first sail included Commodore Doug
West, 50th Anniversary Co-Chairs Paul
Blank and S/C Tom Purcell, Governor’s
Cup Steering Committee Chair Andy Rose,
Co-Project Manager Lew Beery, S/C Judi
Gorski, David and Deborah Lake, Terry
Reinhold, and Don and Doris Stoughton.
Once the spectators were assembled, the
new boat was initially matched against one
of the current Governor’s Cup 21s and, as
predicted, performed beautifully. As I had
expected, these boats are the best in the
world for this type of match racing. I suspect
the BYC Match Race Team, Christophe
Killian, Harrison Vandervort, and Jack
Martin, can hardly wait to get their hands
on the 22s. The distinctive flat-top main
and large masthead spinnakers made by
North Sails were quite a sight, as seen in the
pictures accompanying this article. North
Sails joined by Gougeon Brothers, Harken
Marine, Samson Cordage, Pacific Trailers,
and Hall Spars, made the boats possible
through discounted gear. Project Manager
Randy Moreno led the team and was
joined by representatives from North Sails
and Westerly Marine, among others, at the
launching.
The first sail officially began the 50th
Anniversary year for the Governor’s Cup,
which promises to make one of the most
eventful years in Club history. With the
alumni regatta featuring some of the finest
sailors in the world, the premiere of Gary
Jobson’s retrospective feature length movie,
and the Governor’s Cup itself, the extended
“Gov Cup Week” will be epic! Stay tuned
for updates throughout the winter and
spring. Whether you are a sailor or not, you
won’t want to miss it.
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50th Annual Governor’s cup update
The Benefits of Volunteering
by Paul Blank, Governor’s Cup 50th Anniversary Celebration Co-Chair
A
n event the scale
and visibility of
Governor’s Cup requires
significant resources to
execute.
Thankfully,
Balboa Yacht Club is
stocked with many
dedicated and talented
volunteers who recognize the benefits of
participation. I recently interviewed one
such volunteer. During that interview we
covered why volunteering for Governor’s
Cup is so important and worthwhile.
Doris Stoughton has, for many years,
arranged housing for the competitors and
made sure they were well nourished while
sailing. I asked about her experiences as
a volunteer at Governor’s Cup (GC) over
the last 20+ years. Doris relayed, “I love
Governor’s Cup. It’s been in our family for
three generations now.”
She agreed to this interview particularly
because she feels it is important to identify,
enliven, and entice another generation of
volunteers.
In summing up the importance of the
regatta, she feels that, “This regatta, more
than any other in the world, brings up
young people to be good sailors and better
people.”
Asked how the regatta make these young
sailors better people, she responded, “By
getting exposed to all kinds of people
(peers and competitors, regatta officials,
housing providers and hostesses) and by
participating in an international event. The
experience brings maturity.”
Doris went on to tell a story about a
prominent, well-known, world class sailor
and GC alumni (who might have been
housed by the Stoughton’s). It seems that
sailor was a very unpolished youth when
he arrived at BYC the first time. “He
could hardly get a sentence out, and no, it
wasn’t the accent. Through exposure and
his experiences at Gov Cup, he’s now very
polished and speaks confidently at the many
press conferences he’s required to endure.”
The experience at GC provided that young,
14
now champion sailor a solid foundation on
which to mature.
Doris continued by describing the Royal
Prince Alfred Yacht Squadron team from
2015 which was very inexperienced and
didn’t do well in the competition. Despite
their results, “by the end of the week, they
were determined to go back to Australia,
practice, and hopefully be invited back to
make a better showing this year.” She has
seen it time and time again. “The maturity
shows through as
the week continues.
The competitors take
responsibility
for
their performances
admitting, ‘we didn’t
sail well’.
That’s
not something your
average teenager or
young adult does.”
While we were Doris Stoughton
discussing
the at Gov Cup 2008
Southern Hemisphere with Ted Hackney
teams, Doris pointed (foreground) and
out that the Cruising Will Ryan.
Yacht
Club
of
Australia has given money to support the
new boat campaign. It’s known that, “Our
regatta is so important to their program that
they wanted to be supportive and ensure
the regatta continues. It’s obvious proof
of how much they appreciate BYC and
Governor’s Cup.”
She further stated, “We’re their American
‘mums and dads’.”
Doris also let it be known that the way
BYC arranges and provides the housing for
the competitors has led to friendships and
associations that last well past the regatta,
and in some cases, years down the line.
Doris hears from Jimmy Spithill’s “mum”
frequently (yes, that Jimmy Spithill). She
still hears from competitors that were here
fifteen years ago. Doris tells an amusing
story of two mates and GC alumni who
came back to Corona del Mar for some
consolation (and a two month stay) after
one of them was jilted just before his
balboa yacht club
wedding.
About her experience as a volunteer,
she says, “It has exposed me to a group of
BYC members I otherwise might not have
come in contact with, as well as expanded
and improved my love of BYC and its
members. It’s a great gift to see other
people enjoying the event and the Club
she loves. My husband, Don Stoughton,
and I have housed competitors for a few
years, and eventually ended up taking
over arranging housing. It’s a very fun
committee and there is always room for
more.”
When asked why is it important to get
involved and volunteer, she is clear: “This
event is so important to the Club and
brings the Club so much prestige around
the world in yachting circles. There are
other clubs nearby that are green with
envy that Gov Cup is recognized around
the yachting world as a very well run, very
hospitable event that is considered a ‘rite
of passage’ for the best youth sailors. It
makes me feel really good when the week
is over and everyone has had an amazing,
positive experience; even those who didn’t
sail well.”
Doris provided an example of the return
on your investment of time and talents at
Governor’s Cup: “I can go to Australia
and stay for six months, or maybe even
more without ever checking into a hotel.
I am now part of a worldwide network of
hospitality. We really have been treated
like royalty when we’ve traveled abroad
and met up with parents and relatives of
alumni.” She goes on to say (through a
wry smile), “It’s truly embarrassing. But
fun!”
She concluded this interview with: “I
have definitely gotten a lot more out of it
than I have put into it.”
The 50th Anniversary of the Governor’s
Cup this year is sure to be spectacular event.
It will showcase the best of youth sailing
and the best of BYC. Quite possibly there
will be a future America’s Cup contender
(or several) among the participants. For
front row access to this amazing experience
and a great return on the investment of
your volunteer time and talents, please
contact Paul Blank (pblank@urbandecay.
com), Susan Kenney (susankenney9094@
gmail.com), or S/C Tom Purcell (tom@
curcicompanies.com).
around the club
Thursday Night Programs
by Roger Grable, Judge Advocate
PHOTO opposite page courtesy of Doris Stoughton
W
e’ve successfully
concluded
our
2015 series of Thursday
Night Programs. Our fall
programs included a very
informational presentation
by Balboa Yacht Club
member Laura Davick
on the history of Crystal Cove and the
many ongoing programs available to the
community. She has generously offered
to conduct a reception or other event at the
headquarters there for BYC members. If
you have any friends who would like a tour
or hold an event there, I encourage you to
contact Laura.
Our 2015 program concluded with a
presentation by Marshall Lubin of his
extraordinary adventure as a teenager
starting right out of high school for what
was to be a summer surfing safari to
Hawaii, but somehow evolved into an
amazing around the world venture, all of
which is documented in his book Boys
to Men. Having read the book I can tell
you there was much more to the story than
Marshall was able to share in the hour he
had with us. It really is an amazing story
about a young man and his friends.
Upon publishing this edition of The
Talewind, we held our January 28 program
with a feature of Tom Ehman of America’s
Cup fame. If you have read the wonderful
book, The Billionaire and the Mechanic,
about Larry Ellison’s Cup challenge, you
will have a glimpse into Tom’s longstanding
and key role in the America’s Cup over the
years. Tom shared with us his idea for the
creation of a classic America’s Cup type
event, with mono-hulls and uniform class
regulations. For the hardcore among us,
the evolution of the current America’s Cup
is not really “sailing.” It is hi-tech and
entertaining, yes, but a far cry from the
days of the 12s. It was a great evening.
In what has become a BYC tradition,
Mayor Diane Nixon will address us on
March 24 and provide us with her insights
into what may be in store for the city and the
harbor in 2016. The Mayor has indicated
that the harbor will be one of her priorities
in 2016 and it should be a very interesting
program. Another presentation will be by
the Catalina Island Company on the state
of Catalina. This is an important topic for
us, as Catalina is a big part of our boating
experience. Also in the works is a very
exciting concept for our April program. It
is too soon to report, but stay tuned.
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HERITAGE
wOODEn BOAT FESTIVAl
heritage Committee
at work
by Michael Brooks, Heritage Chair
C
ome
join
us
for
our
next
committee meeting on
wednesday, February
10 at 6:00PM, as we
discuss our projects
and plans for the year.
we have some great old
photos and Club memorabilia that we are
working on preserving and displaying for
all to enjoy. we also have our longer term
projects which we need to start working on
now for the Centennial Celebration.
whether you want to help us with some
fun and interesting projects, or would just
like to hear some of the great stories of
Balboa Yacht Club as told by some of our
committee members, we look forward to
you joining us.
Mark Your Calendar for the
3rd annual BYC wooden Boat Festival
by David LaMontagne, 2016 Wooden Boat Festival Chair
i
t’s
already
been
three years since
Commodore Doug West
and Ralph Rodheim
first brainstormed the
launching of a wooden
boat festival honoring
newport
harbor’s
storied history and the passion wooden
boat owners have for their crafts. You
won’t want to miss the June 4, 2016,
event with activities for the whole family:
extraordinary vessels, maritime exhibits,
nautical art and music, delicious food, and
People’s Choice awards. last year, over
2,000 guests learned about Balboa Yacht
Club and the unique qualities of wooden
boats.
BYC Heritage
the heritage Committee is laying
out a purpose, goals, schedule and
tasks to be prepared for the 100th of
balboa yacht Club in 2022. We will
work to catalog and archive all the
information we can find. We need
volunteers to research, interview,
and of course contribute their own
“heritage” at byC. pLease become
involved. this is a fascinating and
fun project and is not a rush
to completion.
Contact Michael brooks at 949-5334817 or mdb@enercalc.com.
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BalBOa YaChT CluB
You’re invited to reserve a table for the
fun-filled Soiree (Gatsby style) Saturday
night. The inspiring evening’s funds will
support the discovery and development of
effective treatments to end amyotrophic
lateral Sclerosis (alS), which has touched
the lives of some of our members.
Stay tuned for exciting announcements
of our special guest ship, entertainment,
and showcase of boats.
ask committee members Joanne
Johnston, J/A Roger Grable, S/C Art
Mitchell, Lorrie Smith, Mike Hay or
Terry Trombatore about how you can
get involved. For more information, visit
bycwoodenboatfestival.com. applications
to show your boat are available at BYC’s
reception desk and online.
AROunD THE CluB
Chef Joseph
by Gloria Sullivan
ave you met Chef
Joseph
Flores?
a real people-person,
he can often be found
visiting with diners,
making
sure
the
members are satisfied,
and listening to their
input. listening is one
of his great assets!
his path to our Club kitchen started
in upstate new York fifty-four years
ago, where he was born to a family with
restaurants in its blood. his father was a
chef at an italian restaurant in Olean, new
York (near Buffalo). he worked with his
father when he was about sixteen – started
out making breakfasts, and worked his way
up to lunches. after high school, he wanted
to pursue fashion illustration. Following
his passion, he attended the art institute
of Pittsburgh for about a year and a half.
To this day, he still enjoys airbrushing,
painting, and drawing.
he realized, though, that his real future
was in food service and returned to the
restaurant business with his father. in the
early 1980s, Chef Joseph had an opportunity
to work at The emerald hotel in anaheim
(now The Pier hotel at disneyland), and
moved his family to Southern California.
as a young man in his twenties, Chef
Joseph believed this was a great move.
after several years, he was assigned to The
emerald’s premier French restaurant, The
Third Floor. he remained there until he
was offered a position as Sous Chef at John
dominis, where he stayed for eight years.
eventually, one of his former mentors took
a job at loews hotel in Santa Monica and
offered him the Sous Chef job there. This
was a momentous step for Joe, as it was
where he met Pat, the hotel’s front desk
supervisor. love ensued and they married
in 1994. in 1995, his daughter nicole was
born (she is now a student at uC Santa
Barbara).
Still wanting to better himself, he became
the restaurant Chef for the Beverly hills
hotel’s Polo lounge. residing in Mission
Viejo, the long commute was hard. he
returned to John dominis, this time as
executive Chef, and he ran things until
it closed. after working for some local
restaurants, he was given the opportunity
to become the executive Chef for Friendly
hills Country Club – his first experience
with club members. Chef Joseph found he
really enjoyed working with club members.
Thirteen years, and some club personnel
changes later, he looked around for another
club position. The General Manager at
Friendly hills introduced him to david
robinson. The rest, they say, is history.
Over the years, Chef Joseph has trained
under some great chefs. he spends his
free time perusing his 350 cookbooks and
innumerable cooking and food magazines.
his favorite dishes are seafood and sushi,
but he can cook just about anything.
Chef Joseph believes in seasonally
changing the menu and listening to the
members’ tastes. he makes sure he is always
available to
members.
he asks that
we be patient
with
menu
changes, as
many items
will return to
the menu at
another time.
Chef Joseph is
very accommodating to the members, and
coaches his staff to attempt to make offmenu items if they have the ingredients in
the kitchen. Most importantly, he listens!
Mark Your Calendars!
The 2016 work parties have
been scheduled.
March 19
April 16
May 14
• Meet new members and get
reacquainted with old friends.
• Be the first to say you raised the
new flagpole at Whites Cove.
• If your boat is not available, no
worries. Rides are available.
• Refreshments as well as lunch
will be provided.
Contact Bill Powers with date,
lunch preference and shirt size.
wfpow1@aol.com
TRIVIA QUESTION: When was the
fence constructed at Whites?
ANSWER:
28 years ago at a work party.
We have come a long way in 28 years!
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AROunD THE CluB
Family Fun – Portsmouth Folly
by Pinky Greene, Portsmouth Folly Chair
T
2016 BYC
Briny Regatta
Schedule
For adult sabots plus
sCWsa series
feb 6 ..................... sunkist - inside #4
feb 20 ............. super sabot saturday
Mar 19 ............. super sabot saturday
apr 16 .............. super sabot saturday
apr 24 ........sCWsa regatta at nhyC
May 14 ...... sCWsa regatta at MbyC
Jun 11 & 12.....senior sabot nationals
sep 10 ......... Little old Ladies regatta
at byC (sCWsa)
oct 8 .......... sCWsa regatta at abyC
oct 15 .............. super sabot saturday
nov 5 ......... sunkist - inside/ChoC #1
nov 12 ...... sCWsa regatta at sdyC
nov 19 ............ super sabot saturday
dec 3 ..................... sunkist - inside #2
dec 10 ......................portsmouth folly
dec 17 ............ super sabot saturday
wo weeks before
Christmas,
the
waters in front of Balboa
Yacht Club were festive
with decorated boats and
sailors dressed in holiday
garb. it was the annual
sailing of the Portsmouth
Folly. There were two classes of boats, a
keelboat fleet and a centerboard fleet. with
a nice southerly breeze, we were able to
get in two good races using 6 and K marks
for roundings. we had a wide variety of
boats, the usual Sabots, harbor 20s, lasers,
lido 14s, but it was great to add a 29er, a
hobie, a CFJ and Moth to the venue. Gray
Hemens sailed her 29er for the first time
with Christian Rosene as skipper. The
Vandervort brothers (Will and Harrison)
on their hobie and Christophe Killian
on his Moth couldn’t quite get their boats
going in the light winds.
Commodore Doug West was on hand to
give out the holiday trophies. The winners
of the family trophies went to Jeff and
Peggy lenhart in the centerboard fleet and
to the Killian family in the keelboat fleet.
The Killians had three generations aboard
with Chris, Christophe and Chris’s dad as
well as Cathi and Chris’s brother. Chuck
Simmons in his Thistle won the keelboat
first place, with Alex Steele coming in
second and the Killians, third. The Sabots
dominated the centerboard fleet with their
low Portsmouth rating. F/C Molly Lynch
was first, Shannon Heausler (who hadn’t
been in a sabot in years) second, Marlo
Bozza was third, Karen Luttrell fourth,
and Kelsea Cook fifth. it was fun seeing
how well the kids sailed against the adults.
Kelsea also won the big teddy bear since
she was the youngest sailor on the water
that day. This is always a fun regatta
and a jolly way to enjoy BYC.
Marlo Bozza, sailing to a third place win
Join us for twilights,
Wednesdays
may 19 - sept 8
Kelsea Cook winning the teddy bear
for youngest sailor.
happy sailing!
Commodore West fending off a Moth attack.
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BalBOa YaChT CluB
Mark and Donna Hoover, Commodore West and Irene Ziebarth
photos this page by Kari Bretschger and Cheri Poe. Photos opposite page by Tom Walker.
Rhonda Tolar (Décor Co-Chair), Kari
Bretschger and Cheri Poe (Event Co-Chairs),
Shannon Green (Décor Co-Chair)
Kari and S/C Peter Bretschger, Cindy and Rob Tyler
007 Decor in the Bayview Room
New Year’s Eve
L to R: Ingrid Swanson and Peter Bretschger Jr., S/C Peter and
Kari Bretschger, Chris Bretschger and Cassie Fausel.
Commodore West, Elizabeth Barnes and Irene Ziebarth
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Scott and Cheri Poe
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around the club
Marine Corps Toy Drive
by S/C Art Mitchell
W
e thank all who
donated toys and
money for the children of
the 1st Marine Division,
1st Battalion Marines,
Camp Pendleton.
Without your support,
we would not have been
able to provide over two truckloads of toys
for these children. Again, thank you very
much for your support and kindness.
Bill and Debbie Frederickson, Karen
and S/C Art Mitchell drove down to watch
the children receive their gifts. This year
the Camp Pendleton event was held at the
twenty-one acre property, Santa Margarita
y Flores (circa 1827). The Ranch house on
this property was the original home for Pio
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Pico, last Governor of Mexican California. It is currently listed on the National
Register of Historic Sites.
But, most importantly, it is about the
children.
Because you said “yes” to giving toys
and Santa and Mrs. Claus flew down from
the North Pole to listen attentively (by the
way, they brought their Santa Train and a
mountain of cupcakes), approximately 300
children had a brighter Christmas. Large
toys, small toys, stuffed animals, bicycles,
sports balls. They all elicit the same
response. “Awesome!” The
pictures say it all.
You’re awesome BYC!
balboa yacht club
AROunD THE CluB
2015 holiday decorating Potluck
by Pinky Greene
T
“I think it should go there.”
’was the first of december and all through the Club, festive donned
members gathered to finish the Christmas decorating. The Cruise
Fleet hung the ornaments on the tree in the Commodores Gallery, Irene
Ziebarth led adorning the tree in the Model room with small boats,
Junior members were downstairs decorating the Junior room while
everyone else socialized and hung large ornaments on the huge tree in
the Bayview room. The Christmas carols played by Anne Fenton and
Bev Roberts added so much to the evening. after Commodore Doug
West put the finishing touch star on the tree top, dinner was served and enjoyed by all.
Santa, of course, made a visit, checking his list twice
and passing out goodies. The Club looks great thanks to
everyone who attended.
Irene Ziebarth decorating the Model
Room tree
photos this page by Mary Longpré; opposiite page by debbie frederiCkson.
Commodore West placing the star on top of the tree
Anne and Everett Fenton enjoying the evening.
SHOW
SOME
PLUCK!
Brian’s great job of lighting the
outside of the Club.
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Santa checking on Pat Heath and Venetia
Jackman.
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Short Tacks
The holidays are long
behind us but the
memories last forever.
it was boys, boys,
and more boys for
Commodore Doug
West over the holidays.
while visiting his
brother Greg’s family, nephew, and nine
week old identical twin grandnephews,
Matthew and Micah in detroit, doug’s
niece in north Carolina gave birth on
Christmas day to grandnephew, Max. it
made for a holiday filled with feeding and
napping for the west men; who could ask
for more? well, maybe a quick stop at
hitsville u.S.a. history Museum on the
way to the airport.
Commodore West
Commodore West
and Irene Ziebarth
– by Irene Ziebarth
Blake Maxwell and
Kim Dootson were
engaged during the
Christmas
holidays
in hawaii.
Blake
Kim Dootson and proposed near the
Blake Maxwell
Kilauea
lighthouse
on Kauai while they were on a hike.
Congratulations!
Our
Crystal
Cove diva, Laura
Davick, headed for
the Panama Canal
and Costa rica for
the holidays.
Panama Canal >
Stowaway Sam went to europe with our
dining room Manager, Carmen Zuniga,
and his family. They left for europe the
day after the Club closed for the holidays,
which gave Sam a chance to enjoy every
last eggnog before slipping into Carmen’s
bag. Carmen was too tired from the month
long festivities to look too closely. Given
the length of their itinerary, it may take up
this entire column in the next issue! we
can only hope Carmen and his family had
a wonderful vacation and kept Sam under
control.
Congratulations to
David Patton and
Ashley Knox on their
engagement. david
proposed in Tucson on
Christmas day during
dinner with his sons,
Cole and Grayson,
and ashley’s entire
family. They were David Patton and
happy
holidays, Ashley Knox
indeed.
Red
Bird
posted photos
from the British
Virgin islands
showing Gregg
and
Robyn
Moss enjoying
themselves in
the sun with
their family.
Gregg and Robyn Moss
with their two daughters
aboard red Bird in the
BVI
where in the world are John and Nancy
Kelso? Our Voyagers of the Year were last
seen headed for the Caribbean aboard the
beautiful 62’ Offshore, Singita. Their float
plan called for them to be heading south,
crossing over to the Bahamas.
BYC BULLETIN BOARD
Bulletin Board ads are $15 for copy ads and $25 for a copy ad with a photograph. Bulletin Board ads are limited to boating
related items. Contact the Club office for more information and deadlines for upcoming issues.
For sale: 12’
2007 barnstable
Cat boat,
Smidgen. this
little sweetheart is
a fiberglass replica
of the beetle Cat,
a popular class on the east Coast.
the nicest small boat to sail you can
imagine. new dolly and sunbrella
cover. asking $9,995. s/C burt
Zillgitt (949) 760-3852
For sale: Caribe C10X rib. 15 hp
honda. electric start. sling for hoist.
excellent condition. $2,900 obo
lowell (714) 968-4822
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For sale: 45’ Mooring a44 is a
double outside easy on and off of the
mooring with byC shoreboat service.
$20k or best offer - Contact: howard
neff (714) 743-5135
For sale: 2001 Catalina 42. 2
cabin, full raymarine electronics, chart
plotter, radar, auto pilot. Wind, depth,
speed. 56 hp. yanmar low hours.
Windlass, with remote. fresh water
wash down. dodger, new bottom
paint. original owner. Call s/C art
mitchell (949) 548-3874
BalBOa YaChT CluB
For sale: 38’ Carver diesel. twin
Cummins 315 hp each. kohler 7kw
diesel generator. repowered in 2002.
new bottom paint and eisenglass.
Sea-Note. asking $69,000 scott
schubert (949) 230-1416
Wanted: 12-14’ Center Console rib
- our old tired aquapro has seen its
final crossing. We’re seeking a good
used rib with 4-stroke engine for
Whites pier landings and occasional
runs to avalon. Contact Jr. s/C gary
davidson at gdavi2535@gmail.com.
Short Tacks, cont. from page 22.
S/C Norm Shepherd and Joyce have
been messing around on their new boat,
Rejoice, a 32’ Tiara, a welcome addition to
the BYC fleet.
Bud and Barbara McNair
traded
in
the
comfort of Legacy
for an elephant ride
during their exotic
trip to India last fall.
March Events, continued
Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 23 Mar 23 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 27 Mar 30 Super Sabot Saturday
Harry Wood Regatta (Lido 14)
Board of Directors Meeting
Dominoes
The Talewind Deadline
Thursday Night Program
Easter (2 seatings
1000 and 1300)
Staff Commodore Luncheon
April Events
PHOTOS OPPOSITE AND THIS PAGE BY IRENE ZIEBARTH AND THE MEMBERS FEATURED.
February Events
Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 6-7 Feb 7 Feb 10 Feb 13-14
Feb 14 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 18 Feb 18 Feb 20 Feb 24 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 27 Feb 28 Fleet Activities and Race
Council Meetings
Anglers Meeting
Sunkist #4 (One Design) /
Sunkist #4 (PHRF)
Super Bowl Party
Dominoes
SCYA Midwinters – Viper
Valentine’s Day
Dinner and Dance
Membership Committee Mtg.
Finance and Audit
Committee Meeting
JFlag Happy Hour
Thursday Night Program
Midwinters - Super Sabot
Saturday
Dominoes
Hens Rock Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Chili Cook-Off
Music at the BYC
Coffee House
Apr 2
Apr 6
Apr 7
Apr 9
Apr 9
Apr 10
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 13
Apr 14 Apr 15–17
Apr 16
Apr 16
Apr 16
Apr 20 Apr 21
Apr 21
Apr 22-24
Apr 27 Apr 27 S/C Wives Luncheon
Fleet Activities and Race
Council Meetings
Anglers Meeting
In the Bay Tournament
Conservancy Ball in Avalon
Theme Dinner
General Membership Meeting
House Committee Meeting
Dominoes
Thursday Night Program
Catalina Work Party #2
Crab Feed
66 Series
Super Sabot Saturday
Membership Committee
Meeting
Finance and Audit
Committee Meeting
JFlag Happy Hour
Ensenada Race (NOSA)
Board of Directors Meeting
Dominoes
The Talewind Staff
EditorDeidre Bird
Proofing Leader Pat Lowe
Graphic Artist
Kathryn Berumen
Writers: Commodore West, Paul Blank,
Kari Bretschger, Michael Brooks, Roger
Grable, Pinky Greene, Bob Hoose, David
LaMontagne, Paul Loubet, F/C Molly
Lynch, Cecilia Matuschek, Nancy Mellon,
S/C Art Mitchell, Bill Powers, Catherine
Reynolds, David Robinson, Andy Rose,
P/C Bob Stevens, Gloria Sullivan, Kristi
Underwood, and Irene Ziebarth
Photographers: Kari Bretschger,
Laura Davick, Kim Dootson, Debbie
Frederickson, Mary Longpré, Blake
Maxwell, Bud and Barbara McNair, Robyn
Moss, Kaylee New, David Patton, Cheri
Poe, Doris Stoughton,Tom Walker, Randy
Wood, Irene Ziebarth, S/C Burt Zillgitt,
Proofreaders: Diane Buchanan, John
Cunningham, Pinky Greene, Laurie Jones,
Pat Lowe, Cathy Pazemenas and Irene
Ziebarth
March Events
Mar 2 Fleet Activities and Race
Council Meetings
Mar 3 Anglers Meeting
Mar 3 Port Committee
Chairperson Meeting
Mar 3 Winemaker’s Dinner
Mar 9 Dominoes
Mar 12-13 66 Series
Mar 13 Theme Dinner
Mar 16 House Committee Meeting
Mar 16 Membership Committee Mtg.
Mar 17 Finance and Audit
Committee Meeting
Mar 17 JFlag Happy Hour
Mar 18-20 Catalina Work Party #1
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