1st Race Challenge – And the Start of the Navy Yacht Club April, 12

1st Race Challenge – And the Start of the Navy Yacht Club
April, 12th, 1931
2016 marks 85 Years of Navy Yacht Club HISTORY
Established April 12th, 1931
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola has a long
prestigious history:
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Founded by flight students at NASP in
1931
Navy Cup--Originated in 1962, with the
trophy provided by the US Navy. A unique
team concept that was, by request of the
base, part of the 1964 50th Anniversary
Celebration of NASP
*The long running race to Isla Mujeres was
only possible because of the collaborative
efforts of NYCP and NASP
*Hosted the Cradle of Naval Aviation
Regatta that commemorated the 75th
Anniversary of Naval Aviation
*The Bikini Regatta, originated by Lloyd
and Beverly Stagg, brought a new concept
in competitive sailing to Pensacola Bay that
has been replicated by other local clubs
*NYCP continues to honor its Military roots,
offering military students the opportunity
to compete on the water at a minimal
membership cost
*NYCP says "thanks" to those who have'
given so much for our freedom. The
originator of Wounded American Veterans
Event, WAVE, is "rolling" around Florida,
thanks to adoption by the Florida
Commodores Association. This "Day on
the Bay" is a labor of love for hosting yacht
clubs
In 2011, a search through vintage
GOSPORTs, and collaboration with Hill
Goodspeed, Naval Aviation Museum
Historian, revealed the following NYCP
sailors, who are most likely our founders:
*A. Dixon winged in 1931
*William Masland winged in 1931
*H. Starves winged in 1931
*J.H. Smith winged in 1932
We have been entrusted with a rich legacy,
for which we should feel honored to protect.
FEBRUARY 2016
Commodore’s Comments
JOHN MATTHEWS
From the Helm:
Our first meeting of 2016 was well attended. We started a
“training presentation” which was a discussion of the
relationship between Navy Yacht Club Pensacola and the
International Federation of Sailing (ISAF). It was well received
and most members present were not totally aware of this
relationship and how it works. It is my plan to continue to
present topics that provide information of interest to the
membership. If you would like to have a topic presented please
let me know.
Kim Kaminski is working on developing a special celebration
of the 85th Anniversary. In order for the celebration to come
together and be successful, Kim will need several volunteers to
assist her. If you are interested in helping with this project
please let me know or get in touch with Kim.
We have had 37 members pay their dues for 2016. It is
anticipated that there are several more who will be renewing
their membership. The deadline is March 1, 2016. I would like to
thank all those who have renewed their membership. It shows
their commitment to NYCP and growing the club and continuing
its legacy on Pensacola Bay.
NYCP is going to need several volunteers to serve on race
committee this year. You do not have to know anything about
race committee… you just need to be willing to serve. We will
train you and make sure that you enjoy serving. If you have an
interest in learning more about race committee, regattas, and
racing please let Barry Pokorney, Jim Parsons, Bob Sutton or
me know and we will make it happen.
I am looking forward to another great year for Navy Yacht
Club Pensacola. There are a lot of members that are working
hard to ensure that it is a great year. Please get involved so it
will be.
John Matthews
2016 Commodore
johnmatthews@cox.net
(850)492-4802
Upcoming Local Regattas –
Meetings – Gatherings
FEBRUARY
4
NYCP Membership Meeting – NYCP
6
6-7
7
10-14
12-14
13
13-14
16
18-21
20
20-21
20-21
23
26-28
27
27
27-28
27-28
27-28
Super Bowl Regatta – BWYC
Valentine Regatta - StPYC
Billy Goat Regatta – BucYC
Mardi Gras Regatta One Design – NOYC
NOOD Regatta – StPYC
Valentine Regatta/Bay Champ #1 - PBYC
Mardi Gras Regatta Capdevielle – NOYC
Evening with the Commodores – Crow’s Nest
Tripp 26 Midwinters - StABYC
GYA Flying Scot Mardi Gras Regatta – NOYC
Winters Series 1 & 2 – MYC
Mardi Gras Regatta Offshore PHRF - NOYC
NYCP Bridge Meeting –Ferguson Airport
J70 Midwinter Championships – StPYC
Spring #1 - LBYC
Commodore’s Cup #1 / Maxine #1/ Bay Champ
#2 - NYCP
Leukemia Cup North Shore HS – PontYC
Winter Series 3 & 4 – MYC
US Sailing Judge Seminar - SYC
NYC = Navy Yacht Club
PBYC = Pensacola Beach Yacht Club
PYC = Pensacola Yacht Club
BucYC = Buccaneer Yacht Club
BWYC = Bay Waveland Yacht Club
LBYC = Long Beach Yacht Club
MYC = Mobile Yacht Club
NOYC = New Orleans Yacht Club
PontYC = Pontchartrain Yacht Club
StPYC = St. Petersburg Yacht Club
SYC = Southern Yacht Club
2016 Pensacola Bay Championship Series
Feb 13
Valentine Regatta – PBYC (Bay Champ #1)
Feb 27
Maxine #1/CC#1 – NYCP (Bay Champ #2)
Mar 5
Maxine #2 /Rites of Spring – PBYC (Bay Champ #3)
Apr 16
CC#2 /85th Anniversary – NYCP (Bay Champ #5)
May 7
Sea Buoy – PBYC (Bay Champ #6)
Mar 12 Maxine #3 – PYC (Bay Champ #4)
May 21 Cancer Society Regatta – PYC (Bay Champ #7)
Jun 24-26 Gulf port-Pensacola –GYC/PYC (Bay Champ #8)
Sep 3
Pcola Bch Pier and Back – PBYC (Bay Champ #9)
Sep 24
CC #3 – NYCP (Bay Champ #10)
Oct 1
Lost Bay – PtYC (Bay Champ #11)
Oct 14-16 WFORC – PYC (Bay Champ #12)
2016 NYCP Racing Calendar
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February 27, 2016 - Maxine #1 / Commodore’s
Cup #1 (Bay Champ #2)
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April 16, 2016 – Commodore’s Cup #2 /85th
Anniversary Regatta (Bay Champ #5)
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June 11-12, 2016 – 54th Annual Navy Cup
Regatta
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July 9, 2016 – 36th Annual Bikini Regatta
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September 24, 2016 – Commodore’s Cup #3
(Bay Champ #10)
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October 29, 2016 – Commodore’s Cup #4 /
Veteran Regatta
The Navy Yacht Club will now be using the
US Sailing Regatta Network, powered by Regatta Network.com
For all race registrations – visit www.navypnsyc.org to obtain
registration the link.
All sailors have something in common – the importance of
keeping sailing vibrant and strong for future generations.
Pensacola Bay Championship Series
The hope and idea for this “new” Pensacola Bay
Championship Series would encourage greater
participation by everyone in all of the regattas on
the bay in 2016, not just in your home club regattas.
There would be 12 or so regattas in the series and
maybe only 8 or 9 would have to be sailed to qualify
a yacht for the Bay Championship…thereby offering
the potential for 3 or 4 throw-outs or regattas that
could be skipped if a yacht wasn’t able to compete
in all 12. There’s definitely room for multihull
divisions as well as PHRF racing and cruising and
One-Design divisions, youth divisions, etc. (Possibly
even inshore and offshore divisions). All the details
are to be worked out in time for the New Year so be
sure to note the Pensacola Bay Championship Series
on your sailing calendar in 2016! (See schedule on
the left.0
Vice’s Verses
Bob Sutton
Social Committee Notes
By Kathy Champagne
Hello All,
First I would like to welcome back the returning members. It
is good to see so many want this club to continue. I hope we get
more to re-sign up before the March 1st deadline to save money,
and remain members. It is never an easy thing to increase Dues
but I think the Commodore is doing what needs to be done to
make NYCP strong and self-sustaining. I would also like to ask
for your help to become volunteers for the different committees
that the club has, WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Moving to another subject, I talked with the base security
Boss and we couldn’t come to any agreement on how to get non
ID card members on the Base. The policy has also changed for
visitors to the base. Visitors must now go to the West gate for
access. We can still have a sponsor at the main gate or when
this big security inspection is over at the end of February - we
may be able to work a Vetted list to get members on base. So I
continue to work with my committee to find a home for NYCP
off-base. I have been looking into the closed KFC on the corner
of Navy and Gulf Beach and after some phone calls found out it
is for sale. I will be looking inside the building to see if it is
something we can work with, prime location to put a nice Italian
restaurant in.
It has been a very busy month for me so I didn’t get a
chance to get my committee together but will get back on track
this month. I am still working on the Marcello’s effort also.
One last pitch for Molly, Membership is all of the member’s
responsibility. To grow we need the help of all the members. So
go out and find new members and bring them home!!
The Social Committee helps with Membership meetings,
Regattas and Special Events.
Here are the Themes for the NYCP General Membership
Meetings in 2016
February – “Red and White Chili Cook-Off”: Red and
White Chili, corn bread and Valentine Cookies
March – “Shamrock Party”: Shamrock Shepherd’s Pie,
Irish dark bread and salad
April – “IRS Blues” (Comfort Food)
May – “Cinco de Mayo”; Walking Taco, Mexican Rice and
Mexican Cookies
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June – “Wings on the Water”; Reflect on the 75
Anniversary Bob Hope Special: Wings and Potato Salad
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July – “4 of July Picnic Potluck”
August – “Road to Rio” Kick-off for the 2016 Olympics
and hopefully our NYCP Paralympian, Damian – Brazilian
Cuisine and Trivia
September – open for suggestions
October – open for suggestions
November – 1966 – 50 Year Look Back and NYCP 2016
Reflections – 1966 Cuisine
In addition we will be planning 4 Marina events during the
year.
If you are interested in helping with any of these events in
2016 please contact me - Kathy Champagne.
Kathy Champagne
kathychampagne@bellsouth.net
rrsutton01@cox.net
(662) 397-9285
Bob Sutton
Vice Commodore
NYCP FACILITY COMMITTEE:
Chairman – Vice Commodore– Bob Sutton
Members:
Barry Pokorney, Don Robinson, Jim Parsons,
Ellen Costigan, Liz Richbourg, Marcia Cooper and
Beverly Stagg (alternate)
After a meeting or activity at the Crow’s Nest Please remember to wipe down your tables and
return the chairs back to their original set-up (four
chairs to each table) – Thank you.
Which Team will win the Chili Cook-off at the
February Meeting….come, taste and see!!!
REAR COMMODORE
Jim Parsons
Hello All,
Commodore’s Cup Race #1 also known as the Maxine
Sansom Series Race #1 and now…it is also known as the
Pensacola Bay Championship Race #2 will be held on
Saturday, February 27, 2016.This is our first race of the
year and we look forward to the membership coming out
to support this event.
If you are interested in being trained to help out with
our regattas for 2016 - let me know we would love to have
you help out with any of our upcoming activities.
Jim Parsons
Rear Commodore
jimparsons@bellsouth.net
(850) 384-4575
GYA Capdevielle RACING
Flying Scot / GYA Events
Standard Schedule 2016
Apr 1-3
Apr 9-10
May 20-22
May 14-15
Jun 4-5
Jun 17-19
Jun 24-26
Jul 9-10
Jul 16-17
Jul 23-24
Jul 23-24
Jul 30-31
Aug 6-7
Aug 13-14
Aug 20-21
Sep 3-5
Sep 10
Sep 10-11
Sep 24-25
Oct 14-16
Oct 22-23
Nov 12-13
Dec 3-4
GORC
Gilliland/Spring Fling (Flying Scot)
Opening Regatta (Flying Scot)
Spring Regatta (Flying Scot)
Candler Regatta (Flying Scot)
Offshore Challenge Cup
Gulfport to Pensacola
Meigs Regatta (Flying Scot)
Summer Regatta (Flying Scot)
Women’s PHRF Championship
Junior Liptons (Flying Scot)
Weatherly Regatta(Flying Scot)
GYA J-22
Knost Regatta (Flying Scot / PHRF)
Galloway Regatta (Flying Scot)
Lipton Regatta (Flying Scot)
Chappell-Stitt
Back to School (Flying Scot)
Wadewitz Regatta (Flying Scot)
WFORC
GYA Fish Class
Jubilee Regatta /Flying Scot
Individual Championship
Sugar Bowl Regatta(FlyingScot)
FLEET CAPTAIN
Women’s Regattas 2016
"Racing News" – Barry Pokorney
Hello All,
If you are interested in assisting with our future
Commodore’s Cup Races in 2016, Cruising Activities,
yachting activities or with the GYA Capdevielle Racing
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Also, if you have a power boat and would like to
become involved in our race day activities…please let me
know (we have funds in our budget available to assist you
with the use of your vessel – i.e fuel).
I look forward to serving as your Fleet Captain for
2016. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
Barry Pokorney
Fleet Captain
barry.pokorney@gmail.com
(850) 776-5449
Mar 12-13 - Fleur de Lis – SYC / NOYC / LPWSA
July 9 - Bikini Regatta - NYCP
July 23 - Race for the Roses – PBYC
July 23-24 – GYA Women’s PHRF Championship - PBYC
July 30 - Fast Women - PtYC
Aug 13-14 - GYA Knost Regatta – PCYC
Aug 27 – Pam Sintes Regatta - NOYC
Oct 22 - Pink Ribbon – SYC / NOYC / LPWSA
Dan Smith Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund
If you know a youth who is interested in learning how to sail – or
if you are interested in helping with the youth sailing program
Please submit their name and information or provide your
contact information to any of the Navy Yacht Club Board
members
US Sailing – GYA
Regional/District/National/World Events
Feb 18-21
Feb 26-28
Mar 2-4
Mar 12-14
Mar 17-20
Mar 18-20
Mar 19-20
Apr 2-7
Apr 7-10
Apr 8-10
May 21
May 21-22
Jun 11-12
Jun 17-19
Jul 23-24
Jul 23-26
Jul 26-27
Jul 27-31
Aug 13-14
Aug 20-21
Sep 3-5
Oct 8-9
Oct 29-30
Nov 24-26
Tripp 26 Midwinters
J70 Midwinter Championship
Thistle Midwinters
Alfonso Sutter D-14 Laser Champs
J/22 Midwinters
Winter Lightning Championship
USODA Gulf Coast Championship
Flying Scot Midwinters
Wetafest
Finn Nationals
Bay County Youth Championship
C-22 National Championship
Navy Cup
GYA Offshore Challenge Cup
Jr Lipton Championship
USODA Team Race Nationals
USODA Girls Nationals
USODA Nationals
Knost Championship
Galloway GYA Sunfish/Laser Champ
Lipton Challenge
GYA Finn Championship
GYA Fish Championship
USODA Opti Midwinters
GYA (Gulf Yachting Association) Activities
Dick Piatt
Hello All,
I made it over to Fairhope YC for the GYA Winter
meeting on 9 January and sat in on the Capdevielle
meeting. Most of the discussion revolved around issues
regarding the implementation of the Viper 640 as the
Capdevielle competition boat beginning in 2018. For 2016
and 2017 the flying scot will still be the boat we'll sail for
the series, although they're planning a GYA
sanctioned Viper class at a limited number of regattas to
allow clubs to get used to sailing it. Whether we ever get
one or not is something that will have to be dealt with in
the future. The cost is anywhere from $35K for a new one
to somewhere in the $20K range for used ones.
The beginning of the GYA Capdevielle schedule is a
little different this year. Our first race will be the Spring
Regatta at Buccaneer YC on 14-15 May, with the Opening
Regatta at Fairhope not until 21-22 May.
Please let me know if you have any questions or
need any info about GYA.
Any questions…ask Dick!
piatt49@att.net
(850) 723-0922
Dick Piatt
GYA Coordinator Director
The Gulf Yachting Association’s Annual Winter
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Meeting was held on January 8 thru the 10 at the
Fairhope Yacht Club. The GYA finalized the regatta
schedule for 2016 and the new updates to the schedule
have been added to the calendar.
One of the new items that have been added is the
GYA Sportboat Championship and Interclub Series. This
series has been created to help transition the use of the
Viper 640 into the interclub racing schedule by 2018. Our
Capdevielle racing in the Flying Scot will still be going
strong and we will need your help and participation.
The Gulf Yachting Association Sportboat
Championship and Interclub Series will be sailed in
the years 2016 and 2017 in parallel with the 2016 and
2017 Capdevielle Series, as outlined herein, for the
purpose of introducing and transitioning the Viper
640 as the GYA Interclub Boat effective in 2018.
GYA Sportboat Championship & Interclub Series
2016-2017
2016 Regatta Dates
GYA Opening – Fairhope Yacht Club
Meigs Regatta – Ft Walton Yacht Club
Weatherly Regatta – Gulfport Yacht Club
Sugar Bowl Regatta - Southern Yacht Club
2017 Regatta Dates
Mardi Gras Regatta - New Orleans Yacht Club
GYA Opening – Gulfport Yacht Club
Candler Regatta – St Andrews Bay Yacht Club
Meigs Regatta – Ft Walton Yacht Club
Summer Regatta – Mobile Yacht Club
Weatherly Regatta – Gulfport Yacht Club
Wadewitz Regatta – Fairhope Yacht Club
Sugar Bowl Race of Champions – New Orleans Yacht
Club
Please be sure to check the Navy Yacht Club website:
www.navypnsyc.org for all of the yacht club news
such as upcoming meetings, sign-up for activities or
sailboat crew, information about the club and notice
of races as well as other contact information.
Also check out the photos from the new “Where in
the World is the NYCP Burgee” map link. If you have a
picture to submit …be sure to let us know.
Richard Smith
Website and Newsletter Director
rps2949@att.net
Where in the world is the NYCP Burgee?
This is a variation of the “Where’s Waldo” drawings that were
popular several years ago. Basically members of the club for the
next year submit pictures to the Social Committee - which have
the Burgee or our license plate somewhere in the photograph.
Pictures can be submitted at any time electronically or dropping
them off at one of the club events to any member of the social
committee. Each month the social committee will review the
picture(s) submitted and selection of one along with a runner-up
which is unique and would be of the most interest to the entire
club to submit to the Foghorn. Monthly winners will be reviewed
and voted on by the social committee and the club membership
prior to the 85th Anniversary Social. Based on the number of
applicants a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner will be announced at
the Anniversary event. Club members or their guests are eligible
to participate.
Navy Yacht Club Objectives:
A)
To instruct, train and encourage recreational boating
and competitive sailing events including all race
management activities.
B)
To instruct and develop skills in seamanship, piloting,
navigation, water safety and boat maintenance including
cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard in promotion safe
boating practices.
C)
To establish and maintain professional liaison with local
commands.
D)
To establish and maintain an association with the
military and civilian sailing or recreational organizations.
E)
To sponsor and provide training to youth groups.
Welcome to the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola. As an allVolunteer organization we look forward to your becoming
directly involved in many of the activities and events
conducted by NYCP. It is the interest in and commitment
to the avenues of service that makes the administration
and operation of the Club successful. We look forward to
an exciting year and the success of our membership
becoming personally involved with their time and talents.
We appreciate your interest and willingness to make a
commitment especially in the following areas of activity:
Social, Sailing, Communications and Site Management
Sincerely,
The 2016 Navy Yacht Club Bridge Officers
Membership News
By Director - Molly Werner
Attention all members – To date we have 38 members
who have renewed.
The Dues for 2016 will be increased to $120.00 per
member and for students memberships will be $25.00 per
person. There is a $30.00 late fee added if dues are not
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paid by March 3 , 2016 (per our bi-laws).
If you would like to pay your dues bi-annually you
can pay $75.00 in January and $75.00 in July.
If you have friends who would like to join our club –
please contact me. Be sure to have them fill out the “brand
new” application form with all the “latest” updated
information that is being requested.
Also, if your phone number has changed, please let
me know so I can update that information on our
membership roster.
If you requested a name badge or membership card,
please don’t forget to check in with me to pick up your
items. Many thanks!
mc4werner@aol.com
292-9756
Molly Werner
Membership Director
NYC dues for 2016
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To encourage membership and participation in the U.S.
Naval Sailing Association.
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G)
To promote and encourage social activities among
members.
*NOTE: Portions of the dues payment will be placed
in a special Building Fund account.
2016 Membership Dues are payable on or
before January 7, 2015 through March 3, 2015.
A semi-annual payment plan is available, just
ask us. NOTE: a late fee of $30 will be assessed
after March 3, 2015.
$240 per family ***
$120 per member ***
$25 per student
***In addition, any NYCP member who
permanently resides more than 150 miles from
Naval Air Station Pensacola (for at least six
consecutive months) annually shall be eligible for a
reduced dues rate of 50 percent per
member/family.
Checks should be made payable to the Navy Yacht Club.
Send your check directly to:
Treasurer NYC
P.O. Box 4422
Pensacola FL 32507
FORWARD MARCH – Airing Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Channel 44 – about local military
If you would like to order a name tag, please let me know
at the monthly meetings. The cost of a name tag is $8.50.
New Members – If you are interested in joining the Navy
Yacht Club as a club member - please be advised that our
updated and revised membership requirements and bylaws changes have been recently approved. Qualified
applicants shall now include:
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Reserve and Former Military personnel of all
United States Uniformed Services and their
dependents
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Actively employed or retired civilians of the
Department of the Defense and their dependents
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Student members – members who are assigned
as students to military schools located on military
installations located in the Pensacola Bay area.
Their student membership shall expire upon their
graduation from the military school they had been
attending. Student members are not eligible to
vote.
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Honorary Members – members whose
membership has been proposed to and elected
by the Bridge and approved by the general
membership, Individuals nominated for Honorary
Membership shall have made a significant
contribution to the Club in the form of time,
services rendered or by having a special skill or
talent needed by the Club. Honorary members
are subject to approval on an annual basis and
honorary members are not eligible to vote.
N.Y.C.P. Meeting
January 7, 2016
Hello All,
We had a good start to the New Year with 31 members at the
meeting who enjoyed the pizza and salad along with the special
presentation by our Commodore John Matthews regarding our
Navy Yacht Club relationship with the ISAF (International Sailing
Federation) which is now known as World Sailing - the world
governing body for the sport of sailing which is officially
recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
It was created in 1907 as the IYRU (International Yacht Racing
Union) before the name was change in August of 1996 to the
International Sailing Federation.
We also welcomed two new members:
 John Buziak (who has helped with the Junior Sailing
Program at PYC)
 Cody Dale (who is an instructor with the Air Traffic
Control Tower and has extensive sailing experience)
If you are new members to the club - we would like to
welcome you. I look forward to seeing you at the meetings. If
you bring any new friends with you to the meeting be sure to let
me know so I can introduce your friends to our members-you
never know who may want to join our ranks and become the
newest Navy Yacht Club member.
Carol Johnson
“Miss Hospitality”
Family Membership = Membership of the family of a
person who has qualified as a Regular Member. Family
includes husband and wife, legally married and their
legally dependent child (children) who qualify as Junior
Members as described below.
Junior Membership = Membership of a dependent child (in
a family membership) under the age of eighteen and
twenty-two if still financially supported by the family. Junior
Members shall not be eligible to vote.
Email - c.wj@cox.net
Applications for membership can be found on the Navy
Yacht Club website at: www.navypnsyc.org or by
contacting Molly Werner, Membership Chair at
850-292-9756 or by email mc4werner@aol.com
New member Cody Dale
Viva Florida – Promoting Florida’s History and Culture
Pensacola Fun Fact!
2016 celebrates:
400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare’s Death
400th Anniversary of the work of Copernicus
200th Anniversary of the birth of Frankenstein
150th Anniversary of Commissioning First Admiral in Navy
100th Anniversary of the National Park Service
100th Anniversary of Einstein’s theory of relativity
100th Anniversary of US declared War on Germany
100th Anniversary of 1st Ship to Shore Voice Communication
100th Anniversary of AB3 Flying Boat Launch
100th Anniversary of Greers
80th Anniversary of Spanish Civil War
80th Anniversary of the Hindenburg Airship first flight
80th Anniversary of the first flight of a Spitfire
75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
75th Anniversary of the 1st Liberty Ship
75th Anniversary of the Commissioning of the US Hornet
75th Anniversary of the Lend-Lease Act
75th Anniversary of Captain America
70th Anniversary of the Blue Angels
50th Anniversary of the Super Bowl
50th Anniversary of Boat US
50th Anniversary of the River Patrol Force (PBRs)
50th Anniversary of Gemini 12
30th Anniversary of the Challenger Disaster
25th Anniversary of Desert Storm
25th Anniversary of Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetary
15th Anniversary of Ellen McArthur (youngest women to sail
around the world alone)
15th Anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom
It is the aircraft that symbolized American involvement in
the Vietnam War, whether extracting troops from a hot
landing zone or taking off from the rooftop of the
American Embassy in Saigon during the evacuation of
South Vietnam. Naval aviation’s first UH-1 Iroquois
helicopters — known popularly as the “Huey,” based on
its earlier HU-1 designation — entered service with the
Marine Corps on Feb. 21, 1964. Advanced versions of
the aircraft still are operational today.
More Fun Facts!
During the early years of the Cold War, Naval aviation’s
mission requirements included long-range delivery of
nuclear weapons. Some of the first aircraft assigned to
carry out these flights, patrol planes were never meant to
fly from a ship. On Feb. 7, 1950, one of these aircraft, a
P2V-3C Neptune, launched from the carrier Franklin D.
Roosevelt (CVB 42) steaming off the Florida coast. The
airplane completed a 25 hour, 59 minute flight of 5,060
miles before landing in California the following day, the
longest flight ever made from the deck of an aircraft
carrier.
Florida Humanities Council invites you:
For more information:
www.floridahumanities.org
Enjoy our events around the state!
Viva Florida Fun Fact
As the Nation’s First settlement attempt, the Pensacola Bay
Area plays a significant role in over 500 years of history that
helped to create the State of Florida. In honor of this history be
on the lookout for monthly Viva-related fun facts about
Pensacola!
Viva Pensacola! Fun Facts
Feb. 22, 1974, marked a special day in the lives of a
group of officers completing flight training, their dressblue uniforms soon to be adorned with the distinctive
wings of gold identifying each one of them as a Naval
aviator. Yet, when one particular name was called, it
represented not only a personal achievement, but also a
milestone for the Navy as Lt. j.g. Barbara Ann Allen
became the first female Naval aviator.
Mirage 236 - For Sale; fast, stiff, great sailing boat
with over $2500 in new sails; and trailer
It is the same boat as the Kelly 24. Great entry level
cruiser and PHRF racer - Go to Craig’s List for details
and pictures; or call Bob Kriegel at 455-7695. $2500.00
Sunshine Lady Lili Cartwright
Captain Sunshine a.k.a. Lili Cartwright here…
Super Bowl 50 – Super Cam vs. The Sheriff – Battle in the Bay
February 7th
I WILL HOPEFULLY SEE YOU AT THE MONTHLY
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS! – IF YOU PLAN ON BEING SICK
SOON–GIVE ME A CALL.
CAPT. LILI – SUNSHINE LADY
P.S.
If you are interested in taking the helm as “The
Sunshine Lady” please let me know…after 33 years
NYCP - Historical Archives
I am looking to retire!
Hello All,
This year will be the Navy Yacht Club’s 85th Anniversary and we
need your help!
Looking for Sailors…..
If you have any old photos of the Navy Yacht Club or any of the
club’s past activities, please be sure to contact me or send them
to me for archiving. We are planning a special presentation and
your photos will help make the celebration significant.
Thanks for your help in keeping our history alive.
Tina Sulser
Historical Archives Director
tinak456@hotmail.com
-Are you interested in sailing or crewing on a boat?
-Have you ever wanted to learn how to rig a boat, hoist a sail or
anchor a boat?
-Are you an experienced racer and need a boat and crew to sail
with?
Then you should come out and join in on the yachting
fun with the sailors and members of the Navy Yacht Club
of Pensacola (NYCP) located aboard the Pensacola
Naval Air Station at the Bayou Grande Marina.
Visit our website at www.navypnsyc.org for more
information or sign up under the “Hey I need Crew”
listing on the home page
– Membership meetings are held on the First Thursdays
of each month and guests are always welcome.
Sunfish sailing is held on Thursdays during the season.
Please be advised that NYCP Fleet
Captain Barry Pokorney has been diagnosed with a
serious respiratory infection. According to Barry, he
may be restrained for several more weeks.
Please keep him in your prayers.
Mardi Gras Festivities
Lafitte Parade – February 5th
Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade –
February 6th
Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade –
February 7th
Red Beans and Rice – February 8th
Fat Tuesday Street Celebration– February 9th
signature beverages while you listen to the great bands.
251-967-LULU (5858)
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NYCP SHIPS STORE
Navy Yacht Club Burgees and License Plates are
available – contact a Board member if you would like to
purchase Navy Yacht Club burgee or plate found in our
Ships Store inventory!
Show your support for NYCP by wearing or using items
with the Navy Yacht Club logo. Remember we have
regattas and celebrations throughout the year – a perfect
occasion to show off your yacht club spirit – especially for
our Navy Cup Championship or Raft-up Opportunities.
If you need a logo to be embroidered on a hat, shirt,
etc. – contact Wings & Things Monogramming at 3815
W. Navy Boulevard (next to El Agave Mexican
Restaurant), at (850) 455-3081.
They have the Navy Yacht Club Burgee Embroidery
Patch as well as other Navy Yacht Club logos on file and
can place the logo on any item you want to bring in for
under $5.00. The shop is opened from 8:30 AM to 5:30
PM Monday thru Friday.
February 9 – In the Mood (a 1940’s Musical Revue) –
Saenger Theatre – 3:00PM
Hop aboard the "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and you'll soon
be "In the Mood" to hear some great musicians "Sing,
Sing, Sing." Much more than just a concert, In the Mood is
a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey,
Benny Goodman and the big band greats of the '40s.
Complete with authentic costumes and choreography, In
The Mood pays homage to America's greatest generation,
when people listened and boogied to up-tempo big band
rhythms and danced to intimate ballads. Experience the
swing, the rhythm and the jazzy, brassy, patriotic,
sentimental music of this pivotal time in America's history.
UPCOMING EVENTS in the PENSACOLA/Gulf
Coast AREA
Tuesdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd - Breakfast &
Behind the Scenes – 8:00 AM, National Naval Aviation
Museum
Tuesdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd – Tuesday
City Trolley Tour – Snowbird Express – 10AM & 2PM.
Pensacola Visitors Information Center
Wednesday, February 3rd – Annie – 7:30 PM, Saenger
Theatre
Attention Navy Yacht Club Boat Owners:
If you keep your boat at the Bayou Grande Marina and
need to have someone work on your vessel or prepare
your boat for Storms and they do not have a military ID
to gain access onto the base – please contact Mike
Helms or Janelys Christopher in the Bayou Grande
Marina Office. The marina office can place them on an
admittance list. Items needed by the Marina office in
order to be placed on the list include obtaining a copy
of their ID (identification), the Business name and copy
of their insurance as well as the Vehicle ID number and
Vehicle -Plate number. If you have any questions please
contact: Bayou Grande Marina
bgmarina@bellsouth.net 850-452-4152 Office,
FAX 850-452-3613
Upcoming Community & Yachting Events –
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February 7 – Air Force Band of the West – 2:00 PM to
3:00 PM, National Naval Aviation Museum
The Concert Band is a 45-member ensemble that
represents the Air Force by performing for formal military
ceremonies, educational clinics, and public concerts
throughout the Southern United States. At every
performance they offer a wide range of entertaining music
to their audiences. The bands repertoire consists of music
from the Renaissance through the present day, from
symphonic band literature to Broadway musicals, and from
Sousa marches to today’s popular hits.
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Thursdays, February 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th – Thursday
City Trolley Tour – Snowbird Express – 10AM & 2PM.
Pensacola Visitors Information Center
Thursday, February 4th – 2016 Snowbird Roost –
11:00AM Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Thursday, February 4th – Glenn Miller Orchestra –
5:15-6:45PM Cubi Bar, 7:00-9;00 PM National Naval
Aviation Museum
Thursday, February 4th thru Sunday, February 7th –
Quilters: A Mainstage Production – 7:30 PM, Thurs, Fri
& Sat, 2:30 PM – Sun, Pensacola Little Theatre
Friday, February 5th – Annual Krewe of Lafitte Mardi
Gras Parade – 8:00 PM, Downtown Pensacola
Saturday, February 6th – “Super” BOWL Chili Cook-off
– 10AM Cooking, 12Noon Tasting, Florabama
Saturday, February 6th – Pardi Gras – 11AM to 6PM,
The Point Restaurant, Innerarity Point
Saturday, February 6th – Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras
Parade – 2:00 PM, Downtown Pensacola
Sunday, February 7th – Mardi Gras Celebration &
Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade – 1PM, Casino
Parking Lot, 2PM Parade
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February 9 – LuLu’s 17 Anniversary and Mardi Gras
Boat Parade – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us here at LuLu's on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016
for the biggest, baddest (with a side of Lagniappe) Mardi
Gras Celebration in town. Come dressed in your finest
beads and costume then start your day with one of our
Tuesday, February 9th – In the Mood – a 1940’s Musical
Revue – 3:00 PM, Saenger Theatre
Tuesday, February 9th – Pensacola’s Mardi Gras Fat
Tuesday Street Party – 5PM, Downtown Pensacola
Friday, February 12th thru Sunday, February 14th –
Short Attention Span Theatre: Studio 400 Series – 7:30
PM, Fri & Sat, Pensacola Little Theatre
Saturday, February 13th – Pensacola Double Bridge
Run – 7:00 AM, Community Maritime Park
Saturdays, February 13th, 20th & 27th –2016 Palafox
Market – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturdays– MLK Plaza
(all 3 medians) Palafox between Garden and Wright
Streets
Saturday, February 13h – Pensacola Symphony
Orchestra: Cirque de la Symphonie – 7:30 PM, Saenger
Theatre
Thursday, February 18th thru Saturday, February 20th
– Short Attention Span Theatre: Studio 400 Series –
7:30 PM, Thurs, Fri & Sat, Pensacola Little Theatre
Thursday, February 18th – Don Williams in Concert –
7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre
Friday, February 19th thru Sunday, February 21st–
Pensacon – Fri, 1:00 PM, Sat & Sun 10:00 AM,
Pensacola Bay Center and various venues
Friday, February 19th – Gallery Night 2016 – 5PM to
9PM – Downtown Pensacola - Palafox Street
Monday, February 22nd – Sleeping Beauty – 7:30 PM,
Saenger Theatre
Tuesday, February 23rd – Stomp – 7:30 PM, Saenger
Theatre
Wednesday, February 24th – The Lady With All the
Answers – 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre
Thursday, February 25th – Dinner & an Aria – 5:00 &
7:30 PM, Jackson’s Steakhouse
Saturday, February 27th – 24th Annual Orange Beach
Seafood Festival and Car Show – 10:00AM-4:00PM,
Main Street, Orange Beach
Navy Yacht Club member Bonnie Schwann proudly
displays the name to be given to the new 34 ft power
boat she and her husband Mark recently acquired.
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85
Anniversary
Established April 12th, 1931
Plans are in the works for establishing a:
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Vice Commodore’s Champagne Social
Creating a Logo to commemorate the
Anniversary
Establishing a Member Photo Directory and
Historical Reference Book (with both past and
current members)
Making social plans for the “Anniversary
Regatta”
Establishing Committees to help in various areas
regarding all of the 2016 events
Yacht America visit starting on November 11th
In conjunction with the 85th Anniversary
If you want to assist and take part in this special year
for the Navy Yacht Club – PLEASE let us know.
WE need your help and your ideas! Contact any one
of the Board Officers; and/or email the Foghorn or
Website Director. OR Sign up at the next meeting!
Let’s make 2016 a year to REMEMBER!
Advanced Judge Seminar at Southern Yacht Club
2/27/2016 - 2/28/2016
Southern Yacht Club
105 N Roadway St.
New Orleans, LA 70124-1633
Contact: Dwight LeBlanc, Jr.
Instructors: James Tichenor, John Luppens
$45 seminar fee includes snacks, lunch, handout materials
and test processing. Registration ends Monday, February
22nd. Late registration (incurring a $25 late fee) is
available through Wednesday, February 24th. Walk-in
registrations are not available for this seminar.
Buddy Hamilton Crew Member of the
Year for Seabreeze with Skipper Dan Owczarczak
Molly Werner
Crew Member of the Year for Maxine with Presenter George Gamble
2015 Pensacola Bay Crew Members of the Year
(This list represents the Boats and their crews who
were present at the Banquet)
Lucie Albee, Crew Member of the Year for Helldiver with Skipper Kim
Kaminski, Rookie of the Year for Helldiver – Nancy Norris and Runnerup Crew of the Year for Helldiver –Paula Finley
Atlantic Union – Keith Dubose
Caribbean Soul – Tim Dutton
Coyote – Lincoln Cox
Finesse – Leanne Pickering
Forerunner – Kevin Mcarthur
Helldiver – Lucie Albee
Kanaloa – Russ Grant
Legacy – Jennifer Bryon
Maxine – Molly Werner
My Sharona – Mike Pedersen
Night Sky – Larry Cost, Tracey Cost, Janet Davies
Partager – Phil Webb
Reach Around – Mike Craighead
Rodent XL – Denny Blume
Rush – Gill Hackel
Seabreeze – Buddy Hamilton
Tryptonite – Doc Bellows
Keith Dubose, crew member from Atlantic Union
won the 2015 Overall Crew Member of the Year
Award and prize package which included a full set
of foul weather gear and other handy items
The Helldiver Table was the winner of the Best Decorated Table for the
2015 Sailors Banquet
Table Decorations from the 2015 Pensacola Bay
Yachting Awards Banquet – January 8th, 2016
Black History Month- February
Ground Hog Day- Feb 2
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Valentine’s Day Feb 14th
President’s Day Feb 15th
Celebrating over 84 years of history….
Established on April 12, 1931
2016 Navy Yacht Club Officers
Commodore:
John Matthews
492-4802
Vice Commodore:
Bob Sutton
662-397-9285
Rear Commodore:
Jim Parsons
384-4575
Fleet Captain:
Barry Pokorney
776-5449
Secretary:
Tina Sulser
455-4402
Treasurer:
Bill Clark
380-0762
Website/Newsletter Director: Richard Smith 453-1994
Membership Director:
Molly Werner 292-9756
Historical Archives Director: Tina Sulser
455-4402
GYA Coordinator Director:
Dick Piatt
723-0922
Past Commodore:
N/a
Social Committee:
Kathy Champagne 261-2062
Sailing Committee:
Jim Parsons
384-4575
Facilities Committee:
Bob Sutton
662-397-9285
Communications Committee: Tina Sulser
455-4402
Finance Committee:
Bill Clark
380-0762
Capt. Sunshine:
Lili Cartwright
492-0275
Miss Hospitality:
Carol Johnson
492-0180
Ship’s Store:
tbd
Foghorn Editor
Kim Kaminski
458-0304
NYCP – the NYCP Membership Meeting is scheduled
for Thursday, February 4th, 2016 - 5:30 PM at the
Crow’s Nest aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station – All
Guests are Welcome!
Hurricane Season begins June 1, 2016
2016 Storm Names:
Alex
Bonnie
Colin
Danielle
Earl
Fiona
Gaston
Hermine
Igor
Julia
Karl
Lisa
Matthew
Nicole
Otto
Paula
Richard
Shary
Tomas
Virginie
Walter
“Be Ready”
The FOGHORN is the official publication of the Navy Yacht Club
Pensacola and will be published monthly.
Editor – Material for the Foghorn Newsletter should be
submitted by the 20th of each month. If you can’t make this
deadline please - Contact Kim Kaminski at 384-8941(cell) or
email: navyfognews607@yahoo.com
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Let’s Go Sailing!!!
2016 Frostbite Regatta
Photo finish in no wind! Pink Meanie
Over took Reach Around less than 100 yards from the finish line