February 2016 - Southwestern Yacht Club

FEBRUARY 2016
Southwestern Yacht Club
2702 Qualtrough Street
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 222-0438 • Fax (619) 222-8214
www.southwesternyc.org
email: info@southwesternyc.org
Board of Directors
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Port Captain
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Jr. S/C Commodore
Sandra Sherman
Drew Bernet
Russ Cornelius
Tom Clark
Ryan Hunter
Allen Shumate
Glenn Mueller
Rocky Wilson
Mike Riddle
David Goodwin
Betsy Macomber
Mary Haller
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Contents
From The Bridge
1
Vice Commodore’s Report
1, 3
Welcome Aboard
2
News from the Social Scene
3
Port Captain’s Report
4, 5
News Around The Club
5
Junior News
6
Santa Paws
6
SWYC Sail Fleet
7
Juniors’ Awards Banquet Photos
8, 9
Reel Fun
10
A Historical Moment
11
SWYC Anglers General Meeting Flyer
11
Predicted Log
12
Last Call
12
Business Card Ads
13, 14
Monthly Calendars
15, 16
SWYC Luncheon Flyer
Inside Back Cover
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JUNIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2016
Commodore Sandra Sherman, Jr. Commodore
Emma Batcher, Jr. Vice Commodore Kyle Farmer,
Jr. Rear Commodore James Hemmi, Jr. Secretary
Kale’a Woodard, Jr. Treasurer Ryan Farmer,
Sabot Sail Fleet Captain Carter Vachon,
Jr. Angler’s Fleet Captain Ethan Turner
Photos by Rick Pluth & Jack Thorpe.
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For Club Events
In order to avoid a charge to your account for a
Club event that you are unable to attend, please
cancel your reservation at least two days prior to
the event. Thank you.
From The Bridge
by Commodore Sandra Sherman
Commodore@southwesternyc.org
N
othing like starting off the Holiday Season with
a Bang! Two days before Christmas, we had a
small electrical “explosion” that impacted the
power to B & C Docks, so probably not the type of
Bang that everyone was expecting. I would like to thank
everyone for their patience and understanding during the
next week while Bob Soderberg and his team worked
through all the issues to fix the problems. Additionally, a
special Thank You to Dock Masters Robert Zanville
and Frank Taliaferro for their support on the docks,
Larry George for keeping the White Sea Bass pumps
running, and Port Captain Tom Clark for the daily
monitoring and communication with all the members
who have boats on B & C Docks. Fortunately, thanks to
all their efforts the power was fully restored on New
Year’s Eve. Full details on the issues and resolution to
the problem can be found in the Port Captain’s Report.
coordination. John has
coordinated most of the
Bands that we have all enjoyed for as long as I can
remember. I would like to thank John for all the
wonderful music he has brought to the Club for all these
years. Chef Danny once again out did himself; the dinner
was amazing, as was the service, thanks to the efforts of
Terra and Harper and the rest of the Team.
Santa made his way to the Club again this year to ensure
that all the kids were able to relay their wishes and have
their photo taken. Thanks to the efforts of Susan OlsenRoll the 4-legged “kids” were also able to let Santa
know what they wanted for Christmas. This year’s Santa
Paws event was a huge success; we raised $1,675 for the
animals in need at the San Diego Humane Society.
Although I’m not a dog owner, I truly enjoyed hanging
out with all the puppies that were able to enjoy the
Speaking of New Year’s Eve, what a beautiful and Fun
night that was at the Club. Linda Pearcy with the help
of her husband Mark and Tricia & Mike Dolan turned
the banquet room into a Red, White, & Blue
wonderland. We danced in the New Year to the sounds
of Cool Fever, thanks to John Trimpi for his final Band
sunny day on the deck with their special menu items.
Hope to see many of you at Mardi Gras on Feb 6
enjoying Cajun music and food. I hear there is going to
be a Best Table Competition, so be sure to sign up and
make a plan to decorate your table.
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Vice Commodore’s Report
by Vice Commodore Drew Bernet
VCommodore@southwesternyc.org
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s I write this article in
early January, it feels as
though there is as much
water on deck as there is below the waterline. We need
the rain, yes, but that weather surely puts a cold wet
damper on fishing and sailing for all but the hardiest of
us. But it does give us contrast and helps us look
forward to the glorious San Diego weather ahead.
SWYC their home so I want to urge you to support them
in their quest. We still have time to contribute to the
Olympic Campaigns of Briana Provancha and Caleb
Paine. Your December Club statement contained an
invitation to contribute via the Southwestern Junior
Foundation. Additional information can be obtained from
the Front Office.
By tradition, the Vice Commodore and/or the V/C’s
We are very fortunate to have two Olympians who call
spouse sponsors a monthly event which has taken many
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Welcome Aboard
by Rear Commodore Russ Cornelius
RCommodore@southwesternyc.org
his past month’s attendance at the Big Bay
Boat Show was another success. We got to
share the story of SWYC with a lot of boaters.
Huge thanks goes out to Don Freeman for organizing
it this year. And to all of the volunteers who manned
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have them fully on board now.
They proudly own a 34’ Fu Hwa trawler. They have
been spending a lot of weekend evenings at SWYC, so
they got to know four members now wanting to
sponsor them; Doug Holthaus, Khris & Allen Hobbs
the booth – also a big thanks. For that moment in
and Roy Miles. Both are San Diego natives. Bobbie
has always had a love for boats and the water. She
belonged to another yacht club when they met. She is
retired from the CHP as a dispatcher and now owns
her own massage studio in Pacific Beach. Dennis is a
time, you were the face of SWYC – and you did a fine
job.
As in years past, I anticipate a great turnout of
prospective members at the open house following the
boat show. This year it will be on Saturday, February
27. If you are around the Club, go out of your way to
greet the prospects. Speaking of prospects, the Board
of Directors approved the following at the December
meeting.
Steve and Jenifer Muse are a pretty darn adventurous
couple who have joined us as Regular Members. They
“met” SWYC when Steve sailed in the US Disabled
Sailing Championships in 2010, which, as you know,
was hosted by SWYC. That was when he met his
sponsors, Carolyn Sherman and Theresa Smullen.
For over 25 years, Steve had been an avid rock and
ice climber as well as a mountain bike rider. In 2004,
Steve was in an auto accident that made him an
incomplete quadriplegic. Steve describes that as
someone who has full use of his hands, arms and
chest. From the waist down he is paralyzed. Since then
Steve has climbed El Cap in Yosemite, and has gotten
involved with sailing via Challenged America. Jennifer
enjoys photography and has captured several of
Steve’s adventures. They have two adult children; one
finishing college and the other living at home, which
has been very helpful for Steve. Steve and Jennifer
already have many friends at the Club, so their joining
just seems like a very logical step. They are already
active in the Club and participating on committees.
Dennis and Bobbie Irwin are new Flag members
who have been visiting SWYC for years. It is nice to
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retired international airline pilot from US Airways. He
built his first boat at the age of 14. In addition to their
boat, they also own a small aircraft – both being pilots.
For Joe and Alison Kruchek, Sea Trial Participants, it
started in 1993 when they got married and
honeymooned on their first sailboat. Since then they
have kept updating their vessel choice, even moving
to a Grand Banks Eastbay and Navigator before
deciding they wanted to return to sailing. They now
are prideful owners of Odyssey, a 45.2 Jenneau kept
across the way at Kona Marina. Joe has been a
practicing attorney in Arizona for the last 30 years. He
also has a master’s in music (The Follies, anyone???).
He started sailing when he was 13. He fondly recalls
his 10’ dagger board row/sail boat that he spent a lot
of time tipping over, bailing out and teaching himself
some sailing fundamentals. Alison takes care of the
home front, including her 90-year-old mother, two
cats, a dog and 100 tropical African fish. Besides the
water, she loves gardening, cooking/baking reading
and people. And, she has launched a new website for
their adventures on their Jeanneau. www.cruisingsouthern-california.com. While they still call Arizona
home, they now have a home in Temecula. It has
become their base.
Welcome to all of you and be sure to embrace all that
SWYC has to offer you.
See you around the club.
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News from the Social Scene
by Keith Robertson, Social Committee Chair
T
he days are starting to get
longer and, as I write, El
Nino is coming on strong
just to let us know that winter is just
getting started! Speaking of winter,
your Social Committee has some fun
events planned to help you endure
old man winter (yeah, right)! Isn’t it great to live in
San Diego?
On April 15, 1912, the Royal Mail Ship Titanic sank
Plan on attending our Mardi Gras celebration on
February 6 with the New Orleans style band; King
Kake. On February 19, Night Shift will be playing
for your dancing pleasure. March 17 will be our
celebration of St. Patrick’s Day which is always a
fun time and on March 5….The return of the
SWYC Dog Show!! Last year, this was a truly
enjoyable and successful event for both members
and pooches.
on the Titanic complete with a quartet playing
Vice Commodore’s Report...
events will benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief
Society of San Diego. The next luncheon will be
held on Wednesday, February 10.
I want to extend a BIG thanks to Don Freeman,
Michael Mooradian and the scores of Club
members who volunteered to staff our booth at
the San Diego Boat Show toward the end of
last dinner in the first class dining room of this
luxury liner has been a menu of celebration and
remembrance for many throughout the years. The
cousins of my Father’s Godparents also perished
on the ship that night so I have a personal
connection to the event. On April 23, we will
commemorate the event with our own Last Dinner
classical music for your entertainment. The dinner
will be held in the Staff Commodore’s room so
seating will be limited. Look for more information
as we get closer to the event.
Despite the cold and wet weather, let’s all enjoy
the pleasures that our wonderful club has to offer.
See you around the club!
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forms as a luncheon, a tea or a happy hour which
have benefitted a local charity. This year those
after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic. The
January. This is an important way to “get the word
out” about the Club we all enjoy so much.
And lastly, if you had not heard, we want to
congratulate our past Port Captain and Chaplain,
Mr. Ron Dixon for his recognition by the San
Diego City Council on 12 January which was
declared Ron “Cannonman” Dixon Day in San
Diego. A recognition so richly deserved.
See you at the Club!
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Port Captain’s Report
by Port Captain Tom Clark
PortCaptain@southwesternyc.org
“The chance for mistakes is about equal to the number of crew squared” - Ted Turner
W
ow, with the last two weeks of
December 2015 and the first two
weeks of January 2016
Southwestern Yacht Club has been on quite a
ride! Starting with the lunar high tides, the
electrical power outages to B & C Docks and
now with the El Niño rains finally arriving, we
have had problems both on the water and in
our parking lot. Let me tell you that
Southwestern Yacht Club’s entire maintenance
staff have been very busy and are performing
at a very high level with all that has been
going on, including the set-up and take down
for New Year’s Eve and Day.
Here’s a brief recap on the power outage to B
& C Docks. December 22, 2015, Robert
Zanville in B-3 noticed that his electric fan’s
power was fluctuating above his berth. Rob
shortly determined that the problem wasn’t
isolated to just his slip’s electrical pedestal and
reported B Dock’s problem with a Work
Order to Maintenance. An electrical contractor
was called out to trouble-shoot the problem.
It was determined that the power fluctuation
was occurring on both B & C Docks. After
trying to come up with a workaround to keep
power to both docks, it was determined that
there could only be one dock that would be
able to maintain stable power, so the power
to C Dock was shut down on Christmas Eve.
Notifications to members on C Dock were
made on both Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day. On Monday, December 28, the
electricians returned and determined that one
leg of the 3-phase electrical power that runs
from the Annex’s electrical panel to the pull
boxes next to the riprap by A & B gangway
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to the B & C gangway had failed. That failure
was in the wire conduit that runs from B & C
dock gangway pull box to a pull station
directly next to the club’s outside deck. On
December 30, the faulty aluminum wire was
pulled out of the conduit and showed signs of
a major short 28’ from the deck-side pull box.
SWYC staff dug an inspection pothole to see
if damage to the conduit had caused this one
wire to fail, and there was no damage. There
was an extra wire in the conduit and the
electricians placed a meter on the remaining
three wires and determined that they were
still good. With everything seeming to check
out, power was restored to B & C Docks on
the afternoon of December 30. That evening
with the 9 PM high tide, power failed again to
both docks. On December 31, all three wires
were pulled from the conduit. Apparent
physical damage to the insulation on two of
the wires caused the short. New copper wire
was pulled in and power was again restored
to both docks. During this time, SWYC
members were continuously informed via
email or Halyard updates. A complete SWYC
site survey is planned to determine the
stability of the entire dock electrical power
grid and recommendations for maintenance or
replacement will be submitted to the Board of
Directors.
Now for what’s been going on with the
storms. Several boats have had broken dock
lines that were replaced by either the
Dockmasters or SWYC Maintenance staff.
During the dock walks, I’ve noted eleven (11)
members’ boats that need their dock lines
replaced. A number of boats have been retied
to keep their bows/anchors from extending over the dock walkway. Dinghies and tenders that have
not been covered have needed to be pumped out. The biggest problem, however, is that most
owners are not properly protecting their shore power electrical cords. Shore power cords must be
marine grade and have moisture protection to protect the plugs from shorting out due to corrosion. A
separate Halyard will be coming out to review Electrical Boating Safety.
Within the next month, parking stickers will be issued for 2016 along with a sticker for bicycles and
for vessels in the Dinghy, Kayak and Paddle Board racks. As Members, you are responsible for getting
those stickers on and maintaining them in good condition.
See you around the Club.
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Cannon Man!
by Arlene Dixon
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lub member Ron Dixon has been sounding
the charge for the San Diego Chargers since
1980. He can be seen and heard at every
home game, firing the cannon when the Chargers
score. Ron was honored by the City of San Diego
with a proclamation declaring that January 12, 2015,
be known as Ron "Cannon Man" Dixon Day. This
proclamation was presented by Councilman Scott
Sherman who just happens to be our Commodore
Sandra Sherman's brother.
In addition to serving our Club on committees, the
Board of Directors and as Club Chaplain, Ron has
served our community for many years for which he
was also honored.
This coming May, the cannon will be used to signal
the opening of our yachting season at Opening Day.
Stop by to say hi and get a picture.
Ron will always be known as the ultimate fan,
Cannon Man.
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Junior News
by Junior Commodore Emma Batcher
H
appy New Year to
everyone at Southwestern
Yacht Club! My name is
Emma Batcher. I’m a third
generation SWYC member and am
honored to be this year's Junior
Commodore. I’ll be working with
the following Junior Officers; Kyle
Farmer as our Vice Commodore, Jim Hemmi as our Rear
Commodore, Kale’a Woodard as our Secretary, Ryan
Farmer as our Treasurer, Ethan Turner as our Angler’s
Fleet Captain and Carter Vachon as our Sabot Fleet
Captain. It’s going to be a great year.
Holidays are crazy no matter what you do, but this year's
juniors were very busy this holiday season. A lot of local
junior sailors, including myself, left Christmas Day for
Miami, Florida to participate in the Orange Bowl Regatta.
When I arrived, I was excited to see that SWYC’s very own
Briana Provanacha would be my coach. It was nice to
know that, even when I go across the country to sail, I see
friendly and familiar faces. At Orange Bowl my skipper,
Amanda Majernik (SDYC) and I placed 18th out of 88 boats.
After Orange Bowl some of our juniors went off to compete
in the PCISA Rose Bowl Regatta. Sailing for Point Loma
High School, SWYC Jr. member, Jack McGraw, and his
crew Katharine Bowman earned first place in Gold Fleet.
Kyle Farmer and his crew Neal sailed for Point Loma H.S.
at the last PCISA SoCal at Mission Bay Yacht Club and
placed sixth in Silver Fleet out of 23 boats. SWYC’s juniors
have four new CFJ’s that can't wait to be sailed by the Jr.
members and the local high school sailing teams.
Finally, I would like to congratulate Jack McGraw for being
named as one of Jobson’s Junior All-Stars for 2016! What a
huge honor.
Again, I’m looking forward to a fun and successful year
and hope that all of our Junior sailors will continue to
SAIL FAST.
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Santa Paws
by Susan Olsen-Roll
A
BIG thank you to so many members and guests who came out to
support “Santa Paws” on December 13! Especially to photographer,
Jeff Spangler and to Nick Caldwell (who brought Santa), and all
the volunteers!
It was a perfect summy San Diego day with kids, dogs and adults alike enjoying
the day. We are pleased to share that together we raised $1,675.00 for the
animals in need at San Diego
Humane Society. Every dog
“guest” received a holiday
plush toy and treats! Then had
their picture taken with Santa.
We had over 60 dogs attend
with their families.
See you next year!
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SWYC
Sail Fleet
by
Carolyn Sherman,
SWYC
Sail Fleet Captain
s isn’t unusual, December was jampacked with activities. Sail Fleet’s
annual awards dinner and White
Elephant Gift Exchange followed the
Commodore’s Ball. The room was filled to
capacity. Our new Commodore, Sandra
Sherman, MC’d the White Elephant Gift
Exchange as she has since the event began.
This is everyone’s party to look forward to, and
this year was certainly no exception. With
almost 100 people opening gifts, stealing gifts,
and sometimes hiding the really good ones, a
great time was had by all. There were award
winners of particular note: Dave Baer,
recipient of the Crystal Sail Award; Terry
Gleeson was acknowledged as One Design
Racer of the Year; Brad Alberts won Inshore
Racer of the Year; Mike Roach won Offshore
Racer of the Year; Harry Zanville was
honored as Sailor of the Year and Sandra
Sherman (who I’m proud to call our
Commodore and my daughter) and I won the
Cutty Sark Perpetual Trophy. Don Stouder
wrapped up year-end festivities by hosting
SWYC’s entire Race Committee at the annual
RC appreciation party.
January began as it always does on New
Year’s Day with SDYC’s annual no wind fest
(officially called New Year’s Day Race). It was
a beautiful, sunshiny day and the wind
eventually reached maybe 8 knots. Those 8
knots were enough for a couple of SWYC
standouts to sail to victory in their respective
classes. Alec Oberschmidt sailed Staghound
to a second place finish in Class 1 and Ryan
Hunter, sailing with Brad Milligan on his
Viper, Sinnerman, took first place in Class 3.
The Cabrillo Series which began on January
23rd will once again venture into Mexican
waters in 2016. Cabrillo I was sailed, as it has
traditionally been for years, around North and
Middle Coronado Islands. Traditionally
Cabrillos II and III were sailed around
“Sugarloaf Rock,” approximately 30 miles
south, and around a buoy just west of Rosarita
Beach, then around South Coronado Island
and home. This year Cabrillos II and III have
been completely re-designed to use all of the
Coronado Islands in what I like to call a
“slalom type course.” Big thanks are due to
Brad Alberts for his time and creativity in this
year’s re-designed courses. Cabrillos II and III
will be raced in February and March. It is our
hope that these new courses will provide
interesting tactical and navigational challenges
so that participation will be even greater than
in previous years. If you like offshore racing
and are interested in trying these new
challenging courses, click on the Notice of
Race with course charts attached at
http://www.southwesternyc.org/files/2016%20
Cabrillo%20Series%20NoR%20%5B2%5D.pdf
February is always a busy month for Don
Stouder and SWYC’s Race Committee. The
Cabrillo races normally finish well into the
night and our RC is well known for, in spite
of the late hour, to always be there to finish
each and every racer. In addition to Cabrillo II
on Feb. 6, the SCYA MidWinters will be sailed
on Feb. 20. Our RC will once again be busy
as they run 3 windward/leeward races in the
Coronado Roads. Thanks in advance for what
I know will be a job well done.
Hope to see all of you around the Club and
around the race course.
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For your safety and convenience,
please clip this Security Cell
Phone number to keep handy on
your boat in case of emergency.
SECURITY CELL PHONE:
(619) 938-2333
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Reel Fun
by Harry Okuda
F
rom our new 2016 Angler President, Matt Giacalone; Thank you to all of the supporters and
members off the SWYC Anglers Club for making 2015 one of the best years on and off the
water. Several world and club records were broken and many tournaments were won by boats
flying the SWYC burgee. More importantly, we continue our winning ways within an organization
founded upon tradition, honestly, and integrity. This year's Anglers Club Board of Directors is looking
forward to representing you all for what we all hope is another banner year of fishing in 2016.
New Angler Board of directors and other important positions: Pres. Matt Giacalone, Vice Pres.
Michael Mooradian, Secretary Luc Ofield, Treasurer Mike Fontaine, Directors
Mark Heine, Steve Methey, Dan Peterson, Todd Mora and Rob Epsten.
Other important positions: Weigh Master Rich Richards, Michael Mooradian,
Trophies Matt Giacalone, Anglers Roster Matt Giacalone , Michael Mooradian,
Marine Life Enhancement Gene Geiger, Larry George, Reel Fun Reporter &
Photographer Harry Okuda, Potluck/Mixers Donna Templin, Tournament Anglers
Michael Mooradian and Mike Fontaine, Junior
Liaison Donna Templin and Board of Directors
Liaison Director Mike Riddle.
Notable fish weighed in Dec: Only 3 weight slips
turned in for December: Gavin Simmons submitted a
frock fish and a lingcod. Mark Henwood submitted a
ling. Nothing big.
Events to look forward to: General Meeting Tues, Feb.
16, Awards Dinner Sat March 12.
Photos: 2015 in review of the humongous fish caught
by our anglers Rob Epsten 198# bluefin tuna , Bill
Holmes 350# blue marlin, Rob
Epsten 641# blue marlin, Mark
Henwood 62# wahoo, Bill George
striped marlin.
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A HISTORICAL MOMENT:
By Staff Commodore Roy Benstead
Chartroom of the 1958 clubhouse. It later spent some time
in the office of the club manager before vanishing from
sight.
Photo by Simon Himlin
In 2016, it appears that one of our members, Calib Paine,
may be representing the USA in the Finn Class at the Brazil
Olympics.
In honor of this event, the History Committee has arranged
for the 1964 Finn Plaque to be re-constituted and displayed
in our clubhouse. Chair Kay Harry and Co-Chair S/C Roy
Benstead, presented this replica to Commodore Sandra
Sherman on New Years Eve 2015.
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n 1963, the U.S.A. Finn National Committee decided to
hold their National Championship in San Diego the
following year. The reason for that was that
1964 was an Olympic year and the waters off San
Diego were similar to the waters off Enoshima,
Japan, where the Finn event was to be held.
May it continue to mark the time with its Eight Bell chime
for many years to come.
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Southwestern Yacht Club and San Diego Yacht
Club were the co-hosts for this championship
with a joint race committee and each club
looking after approximately half of the 65-boat
fleet.
Southwestern Yacht Club cleared the Small Boat
Yard to make room for them all. A seasoned
team of club members then got ready for the
launching and recovery of these single-handed
racing dinghy’s. Each boat trailer was marked
with the yacht’s sail number and stored in order.
As they arrived after each day’s sailing, the shore
team had the hoist and trailer ready to haul out
each boats quickly in time for the next. The boats
were back in their assigned spaces in a flash.
The joint race committee were just as organized.
Starting a 65 boat fleet is never easy, but they did
a great job. There was only one general recall.
A few weeks after the event, the club received a
very special token of gratitude from the USA Finn
National Committee. It was a Seth Thomas Ship’s
Clock mounted on a walnut plaque. This clock
spent many years as the Official Timepiece in the
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Predicted Log
By Ralph Salerno, SDCA Junior Staff Commodore
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8 December with the year 2015 race
schedule completed, it is time to announce
the winners of the five SWYC Predicted
Log trophies.
Hazel Doman - for the SWYC member with the
best score in the first area point race of the year Ralph Salerno
Opitz Perpetual - for the SWYC member with the
best score in the first race sponsored by SWYC Jim Lonergan
SWYC Cruiser Navigation Contest Perpetual - for
the best score by any participant in the first SWYC
sponsored event - Bob Ehlers SDYC
Horning Perpetual - for the SWYC member with a
season high average score in six or more events Ed Denaci
Putzker Trophy - for the SWYC member with a
season high aggregate score in six or more events Ed Denaci
SWYC racers have once again garnered the Crow’s
Nest trophy for best club score.
Our first contest of 2016 will take place on
Saturday, January 16.
For more information regarding this sport or an
opportunity to take a test ride, call Ralph Salerno
at 760-758-7798.
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Last Call
SWYC extends sincere condolences
to the family and friends of
Life Member
Marty Lentz
January 12, 2016
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February 2016
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Monday
Tuesday
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Ukulele Practice
Sprague Bridge Group
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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4
6:00pm
Trustees/Staff
Commodores
6:00pm
Master Plan Committee
Friday
Saturday
5
6
10:00am
SWYC Ladies
Bridge Group
Magaly’s Mahjong
Cabrillo II
6:00pm
Mardi Gras
Coast Guard Class
6:30pm
Sail Fleet Board
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
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Sullivan Series 3/3
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
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Coast Guard Class
Junior 1st Mates
4:00pm
Ukulele Practice
6:00pm
Dockmasters Meeting
9
10
Sprague Bridge Group
12
13
Magaly’s Mahjong
Coast Guard Class
Coast Guard Class
6:00pm
Sail Fleet Presents
SDAYC Junior
Installation Dinner
6:30pm
ByLaws Committee
Junior Advisory
Committee
6:00pm
House Committee
6:30pm
Competition Committee
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11:30pm
Monthly Luncheon
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
Chinese New Year
15
4:00pm
Ukulele Practice
16
17
Sprague Bridge Group
Outreach Committee
19
Magaly’s Mahjong
6:30pm
Social Committee
6:30pm
Anglers Board
20
10:00am
SWYC Ladies
Bridge Group
SDAYC
Coast Guard Class
7:00pm
Anglers General
Meeting
Happy Valentine’s
Day
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6:00pm
Membership Comm.
SCYA Midwinters
Regatta
SDSPS/Operations
Training Course
7:00pm
FRIDAY NIGHT
ENTERTAINMENT
- Night Shift Private Event - SCR
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
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SCYA Midwinters
Regatta
22
4:00pm
Ukulele Practice
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24
25
26
Sprague Bridge
Coast Guard Class
Magaly’s Mahjong
Finance Committee
6:30pm
Photo Committee
Board of Directors
Meeting
Disraeli Series 1/3
27
Open House
US Coast
Guard Auxiliary 14
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
28
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
FULL MOON
29
4:30pm
Ukulele Practice
History Committee
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Master Plan Committee
6:30pm
Sail Fleet Board
3
6:00pm
Trustees/Staff
Commodores
Sprague Bridge Group
Thursday
Magaly’s Mahjong
Friday
Saturday
4
5
10:00am
SWYC Ladies
Bridge Group
Cabrillo III
Dog Show
Coast Guard Class
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
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Disraeli Series 2/3
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Sprague Bridge Group
Lyncean Group
Magaly’s Mahjong
6:00pm
House Committee
Coast Guard Class
6:00pm
Sail Fleet Presents
6:30pm
Competition Committee
6:30pm
ByLaws Committee
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7:00pm
FRIDAY NIGHT
ENTERTAINMENT
- TBD -
Coast Guard Class
SDSPS/Instructor
Recert.
Junior Advisory
Committee
Anglers Awards
Dinner
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
14
Disraeli Series 3/3
Coast Guard Class
15
6:00pm
Dockmasters Meeting
16
17
Sprague Bridge Group
Naval Base Point Loma
Magaly’s Mahjong
Outreach Committee
6:00pm
Membership Comm.
6:30pm
Social Committee
Coast Guard Class
St. Patrick’s Day Party
18
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10:00am
SWYC Ladies
Bridge Group
Cabrillo IV
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New Member
Reception
7:00pm
Anglers General
Meeting
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
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Private Event - MDR
21
Sprague Bridge Group
Coast Guard Class
Magaly’s Mahjong
Valle Series 1/3
Finance Committee
6:30pm
Photo Committee
Coast Guard Class
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
27
22
25
26
8:00am - 11:30am
Breakfast Menu Served
FULL MOON
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Spring Cruise
Sprague Bridge Group
Easter Brunch
Wild Coast
Board Meeting
30
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April 2016
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Southwestern Yacht Club
2702 Qualtrough Street
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 222-0438 • Fax (619) 222-8214
www.southwesternyc.org
email: info@southwesternyc.org
Board of Directors
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Port Captain
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Jr. S/C Commodore
Sandra Sherman
Drew Bernet
Russ Cornelius
Tom Clark
Ryan Hunter
Allen Shumate
Glenn Mueller
Rocky Wilson
Mike Riddle
David Goodwin
Betsy Macomber
Mary Haller
Food Service Hours
*Table Reservations Will Be Held For 20 Minutes.
Monday & Tuesday - Limited Menu
Contents
From The Bridge
1
Vice Commodore’s Report
1, 3
Welcome Aboard
2
News from the Social Scene
3
Port Captain’s Report
4, 5
News Around The Club
5
Junior News
6
Santa Paws
6
SWYC Sail Fleet
7
Juniors’ Awards Banquet Photos
8, 9
Reel Fun
10
A Historical Moment
11
SWYC Anglers General Meeting Flyer
11
Predicted Log
12
Last Call
12
Business Card Ads
13, 14
Monthly Calendars
15, 16
SWYC Luncheon Flyer
Inside Back Cover
Reservations are strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Clubhouse Information
Bar Hours
Sunday-Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Happy Hour
Monday-Friday
11:30am-9:00pm
11:30am-10:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm
Office Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am-11:30am
Dinner Reservations
(619) 222-0438
Breakfast Menu
Saturday & Sunday
Lunch Menu
Wednesday-Thursday
Friday-Sunday
General Manager
Craig Wong
11:30am-2:30pm
11:30am-3:00pm
Security Cell Phone Number
(619) 938-2333
Bar Menu
11:30am-2:30pm
5:00pm-8:15pm
3:00pm-5:00pm
Monday-Tuesday
Friday-Sunday
Dinner Menu
Wednesday-Thursday
Friday-Saturday
Sunday
5:00pm-8:15pm
5:00pm-9:00pm
5:00pm-8:15pm
MOORING LINE
Copyright 2016
Editor: Pat Hansen phansen@ucsd.edu
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Deadline
7th of the month
Cover
JUNIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2016
Commodore Sandra Sherman, Jr. Commodore
Emma Batcher, Jr. Vice Commodore Kyle Farmer,
Jr. Rear Commodore James Hemmi, Jr. Secretary
Kale’a Woodard, Jr. Treasurer Ryan Farmer,
Sabot Sail Fleet Captain Carter Vachon,
Jr. Angler’s Fleet Captain Ethan Turner
Photos by Rick Pluth & Jack Thorpe.
48-Hour Cancellation Policy
For Club Events
In order to avoid a charge to your account for a
Club event that you are unable to attend, please
cancel your reservation at least two days prior to
the event. Thank you.
FEBRUARY 2016