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Journal Of The Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
It’s come time for me to retire from Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club. I want to thank
everyone that I’ve met and interacted with over the last 22 years. It’s been awesome!
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him when he hits the door or...
Pouring the double Manhattan on the
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rocks
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M. Turtle with the wine and a side of
iced tea
Frog, who never knows what he wants
The Tito’s soda with 2 limes (Ms. C)
Two glasses of wine and the fire stick to turn on the fireplace
when it’s 89 degrees outside
My favorite ladies and their
Mexican Train games
Having to answer the question, “Is the popcorn ready yet?”
The pirate with his rum and coke always
on guard on the patio...
To the entire racing group over the years;
it’s been a slice of heaven. Race Committee; all of you will be missed! From the
ladies in the engine room, I’m going to
miss the crazy straw in the drinks game.
I’m going to miss every one of you. To
all the Staff Commodores I’ve had the pleasure of working with through the
years, thank you for your friendship. I want to thank the Club, Staff, and
membership for all the support, fun and freedom to throw fun bar parties.
So many of you are like my extended family
and I will miss seeing you on a regular basis.
To all the ones I’ve missed, you already know
you’re always in my head and heart.
Thank you, Cabrillo, for 22 years of
memories,
Jimmy DaBar
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General Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 21
7:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Jan Olsen
Volunteer with the Los Angeles Fire Community Emergency Response Team CERT Program
Topic: Community Emergency Response Team Training
CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens may initially be on
their own and their actions can make a difference. While people will respond to others in need without the training, one goal of the CERT program is to help them respond effectively and efficiently without placing themselves in
unnecessary danger.
Dinner: 6 p.m.
Menu
Balkan Salad
Tomatoes, Red Onion, Mild Green Chili & Feta Cheese in Olive Oil Vinagrette
Sunday Roast (Pork Loin) w/ Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
Pavlova “Drunken” Strawberries
Price: $15/person
More Info to Follow...
Dining at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
July
August
September
Burger Bash
Burger Bash
Burger Bash
Cook Your Own
Cook Your Own
Cook Your Own
July Holiday Food & Fun
Brunch
Guest Chef/General Mtg.
Guest Chef/ General Mtg.
Brunch
Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27
Friday, July 1
Saturday-Monday, July 2-4
Brunch
Sunday, July 10
Wednesday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Friday, August 5
Sunday, August 14
Thursday, August 18
Wednesday, September 7, 14, 21, 28
Friday, September 2
Thursday, September 15
Sunday, September 18
Guest Chef/General Mtg.
Thursday, July 21
Reservations Highly Recommended
If you would like to make a reservation for
dinner or brunch, please email office@cbyc.org
or call 310.519.1694
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Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
Founded 1932
Flag Officers
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Fleet Captain
Bill Schopp
Bill Schopp In 1994 when I was a young lad
M’Liz Callender
33 years of age, a man named Jimmy
Mike Stavros
Mike Richards started pouring cocktails for me at
Officers
Treasurer
Secretary
Jr. Staff Commodore
Fleet Surgeon
Judge Advocate
Port Captain
Commodore
Aaron Feves
Karen Perrault
Mike Burch
Jack White, MD
Gayle Carson
Wayne Lebsack
of
CBYC. Little did I know, he would
continue to do so for 22 years and put
CBYC on the map of Yacht Club bars. From Bar
Parties such as Parrothead, Super Bowls, Birds of a
Feather, Tie One On, and many more, to Burn Your
Own Burgers and the always great “Yacht Club Popcorn” he has kept us quenched, fed, and entertained.
Board of Directors
Zoltan Katinszky
Jerry Beaver
Kevin McCloskey
Jim Crosby
Karen Perrault
Steve Gierke
Richard Welsh from
Steve Holmstrom
Since Jimmy has announced his desire to retire
CBYC, I want to wish him all of the relaxation
he could ever hope for - he has earned every minute
of it after 22 years of service.
Fleet Representatives
Mercury
Mike Burch
Cal 20
Richard Welsh
Catalina Fleet 24
Gayle Carson PHRF
Zoltan Katinszky be
Multihulls
Jonathan Mitsumori
Enjoy it, Jimmy! Best wishes always, you will
missed.
Committee Chairpersons
As for CBYC, summer is upon us and we will
Cruise
Jim Clark
Food & Beverage
Norman Tuck start it off with a great four day Fourth of July weekHouse Committee
Mark Fogle end including a fun filled Stay At Home Cruise and a
Junior Sailing
Mike Richards lot of other activities. Look for the flyers and there
Marina Management John O’Connor
is always more racing, cruising, dancing and dinning
Membership
Kevin McCloskey
Race Management
Greg Clark to come.
Social
M’Liz Callender
Finance
Robert Kraak Good Sailing,
Security & Safety
Kevin McCloskey
Bill
SCYA Coordinator
Susan Eskridge
Staff
Tara Webb
Accounts/HR Manager
Pamela Botis
Club Manager
Dean Wyer
Marina Manager
Steve Natvig
Head Sailing Coach
Receptionist Stacy Curry, Kacie Dale
& Sarin Keshishian
Announcements
Bar Food by Chef David & His Crew:
Recently, we have been serving food in the bar on the weekends.
Starting the week of July 4, we will be serving food in the bar every
day there isn’t already food service scheduled.
Please try the new food available (see menu on back cover) and let us
Editorial Staff
Pamela Botis know what you think. Want to see something on the menu that isn’t
Editor
Stacy Curry already there? We would love to hear your ideas.
Production/Creative
Kacie Dale
Production Assistant
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Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
“Things change. And friends leave. Life
doesn’t stop for anybody.”
- American Writer, Stephen Chbosky
M’Liz Callender
Change is upon us in the CBYC Bar, James
“Jimmy DaBar” Waller is retiring after 22
years of being our bartender and friend. We
will miss him, and we send him best wishes
on his retirement, and hope that he will take pleasure in the finer
things that the future will bring.
With Jimmy’s departure, there will be a lot of new faces behind the
bar this summer. It may take time for the new faces to learn your
name, and in the meantime we need your help. By law, CBYC bartenders are required to ascertain who is a member and who is a guest
before serving alcohol. If you wear your name badge, the new staff
will learn to identify you as a member more quickly. And as you
know, these rules also require all visitors and guests to sign in at the
front desk and wear a badge in the bar; please encourage and assist
your guests to do so. I have just reminded all of our staff of these
rules, and asked them to remind you.
There are also some fun things happening in the bar this summer.
Chef David is serving “Bar Food” just about every day the bar is open
when there is not a dinner planned. People tell me the Bar Food is
delicious, so please come down to try it when you have a chance.
Behind the bar, there is now a rotating tap, (don’t worry, the Big Eye
will rotate back in), which will dispense local craft beer. During the
summer we plan to offer drink specials, featured wines, and a craft
beer weekend in August. Let me know what you think of the changes!
Come down and enjoy the club by celebrating “4 Days of the 4th of
July” at CBYC. Music, food, sailing, cruising, and more! Everyone
should Dress Ship on the 4th of July. (The CBYC Ship’s Store has
three sets of signal flags in stock.) Pakele will be dressed with signal
flags, and I encourage other yacht skippers, too.
One last important note – next time you are talking to Stacy at the
Front Desk, congratulate her on graduating from California State
University, Dominguez Hills with a Business Degree. We are proud
of her accomplishement.
M’Liz Callender
Mike Stavros
Wow, what great weather
we had in June. The weather
was perfect for cruising to the
island and racing in the Gulch.
Cruise Committee Chairman, Jim Clark and the committee members have
done a fantastic job planning the Cruises. June
had Cruises to Avalon for the mid-Week Hang
Loose Cruise and also the Isthmus Theme Cruise.
Don’t miss out on the July Cruises to Emerald Bay
and White’s Cove.
CBYC hosted the Laser PCC’s on the weekend of June 4-5. The Gulch provided its normal
great wind and the Racer’s enjoyed all 8 races over
the two days. Each Wet Wednesday has seen an
increase in the number of boats on the water and
I’m looking forward to seeing 30 boats soon.
By the way, did you know our Friday Dinghy Races are back? Jonathan Mitsumori is leading the way on Fridays as the PRO. See the NOR
in the race rack and online.
If you can’t make it on the water on
Wednesdays or Fridays you should still get down
to the club for the great Burger Bash on Wednesdays and the bar food or CYO on Fridays and of
course a visit to the bar.
Fleet Captain
Summer is here! Fourth of July is upon us! Please remember that parking stickers
need to be displayed on the windshield of your car. Please affix the sticker to the
windshield on the driver’s side. If you have more cars than stickers and wish to
Mike Richards
move the sticker from car to car please put the sticker on a plastic plate which you
can move around between cars. We don’t recommend that you leave the sticker
on the dash because it cannot be seen very well and it can slide down between the windshield and the dash or it can easily
be stolen. Additionally, if you drive a high profile vehicle make sure that the sticker can be seen by someone looking from
the outside of the vehicle. The reason I bring this all up is that over the summer, the Port Police usually get one or two calls
regarding parking violations. If we can’t see your sticker you may get a parking ticket. Out of date stickers are just that! They
can no longer be used and need to be exchanged for current stickers next time you are at the club.
Please remember to let Dean know when you are going to be out of your slip with a float plan, so that CBYC will
have a place for visiting boaters to stay.
The Club’s Chili Cook Off is coming so please pull out your best recipes and plan on entering this year’s event.
Bragging Rights will be in effect for one year! Like last year we will have an auction of many wonderful items, most of which will be won at significant
savings over their actual value.
At Family Cruise this year, we will again have our annual Duck Races. Ducks will be on sale for the event over the next couple of months, and
the winner does not need to be present.
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Board of Directors Minutes - June 7, 2016
Commodore Schopp called the meeting to
order at 19:00 hours. The Secretary made
a roll call and a quorum was established.
Commodore Schopp summarized the BCI
report. It is recommended that we participate in the 6-12-16 San Pedro Chamber
Annual Installation and Business Awards
luncheon. There is also a reception for
Councilman Joe Buscaino on 6-21-16 at
Crafted, and they advise us to attend.
Director McCloskey stated that we have
three MIPs that have met all the requirements for membership. Accordingly, it was
moved and seconded that the following be accepted into membership: Maureen O’Brien (R),
Bryan and Connie Downs (RF), and James and Melanie Baeza (RF). Motion passed. Director
McCloskey then presented a summary of memberships for June 2016 compared to June 2015. We
currently have 398 members compared to 388 in June of last year.
Fleet Captain Richards said both the dry storage and wet slips are currently full, thanks to a great
job by Dean. There are still ongoing maintenance projects taking place, and some slips may become available, as we have a few boats for sale in the marina.
Secretary Perrault stated that she emailed copies of the Minutes from the May Board meeting to
all the board members. The minutes were approved.
Fleet Captain Richards stated CBYC hosted the Pacific Coast Championships for Laser’s this past
weekend. The races went well even though winds were in the high teens. The Juniors will be
participating in the final Harken event at St. Francis YC on the 17-19 of this month. July will be
a very busy month for all, with major events almost every weekend. Changes in school district
schedules required an adjustment of the date for the first summer session to June 13th. Flyers for
Junior sailing went out this week, and many flyers have been distributed throughout Wilmington
and San Pedro.
Rear Commodore Stavros said Wet Wednesdays are going well, but we want to see more boats
out on the water as the weather warms. Ken Voight represented CBYC in the predicted log races,
and he is leading the way. It would be nice to get another boat or two, which would add points to
our “Club of the Year” efforts. The Eli Ruben Memorial Regatta had almost 70 boats. Thanks go
to Aaron Feves for chairing and being PRO, and also thanks to Cameron Feves for running the
Green Fleet races. Memorial Day weekend we hosted the Around Catalina to Dana Point Race,
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and we thank Dave Moore for chairing that event. PRO Steve McJones and chairman M’Liz Callender did a great job hosting the Laser PCCs. The Cruise to Avalon was hosted by the Embrees
with fourteen boats having a great time. The Cherry Cove Cruise was hosted by Zachary and
Carina Tinker aboard Jim and Claudia Clark’s boat, and although the number of boats was small,
a great time was had by all.
Junior Staff Commodore Burch said that traditionally we do not have a June General Meeting
because of Lobster Feast. Although Lobster Feast has been canceled, it was moved and seconded
that we do not have a June 2016 General Meeting. This motion passed.
Vice Commodore Callender thanked Mark Fogle for the many hours he has devoted to needed
repairs. She discussed house expenses and reported that five doors have been replaced under
budget. There has been a change in the security system contract saving $600 annually. Unfortunately, the water heater failed and there was a $6700 unbudgeted repair required. The walk-in
fridge/freezer has deteriorated and something has to be done right away. She has one proposal
at $23,750, but there are many unknown factors. It was moved and seconded that we be allowed
to spend up to $60K for replacement or repairs to the walk-in fridge/freezer. The motion passed.
She also received a proposal for an upgrade for a bar camera with buzzer, which is also unbudgeted. The proposal was $3720 for three cameras, one at the main door and two on north side of the
building.
Vice Commodore Callender is doing some reimaging in the bar. She has had individual meetings
with bar staff concerning ABC compliance. Responsible Beverage Seminars are scheduled in the
near future for attendance by bar staff, office staff and club members that volunteer in the bar. She
is going to work on part time bartender job descriptions. She plans to develop a more detailed
pricing sheet and look into the POS system. Chef David will be offering Bar Food for the month
of June. July 4th with be a “Stay at Home Cruise.” She also stated we have a new office staff member: Sarin Keshishian.
Treasurer Feves stated that if we keep to the budget as proposed we are slightly ahead of plan. He
has no objection over the necessary $60K for the fridge/freezer, as it is necessary and must be
done now. We will just have to agree to save less this year. In regard to the budget, he did say the
wages are behind because of the over-time hours required by the staff.
For Father’s Day we will host a dinner rather than a brunch, and there will be a choice of Swordfish (or Halibut) or a Filet. Junior Staff Commodore Burch will be guest chef and we will be treated to his famous crème brulee. There being no further business before the regular board meeting
the meeting was adjourned at 20:10 hours.
Respectfully submitted by Secretary Karen Perrault
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Cruising at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
At Home Cruise/Dinghy Poker Run at CBYC
Sat-Mon, July 2-4
Fox/Simmons/Callender
Emerald Bay Cruise
Fri-Sun, July 15-17
Golden/McMullen/Gelineau
Whites Cove Cruise
Fri-Sun, August 5-7
Bozler
Cat Harbor Cruise
Tues-Thurs, August 23-25
Embree
Balboa YC Reciprocal Cruise
Fri-Sun, August 26-28
Clark
Family Cruise
Fri-Sun, September 9-11
Callender/Social Committee
Channel Island Cruise
Sat-Fri, September 24-30
McJones/Mettler
Dana West YC Cruise
Fri-Sun, October 21-23
Long Beach YC Cruise
Fri-Sun, November 11-13
Huston/Zinn
Christy Nichols and the CBYC
Burgee Traveled to Antarctica
in March
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July Cruiser’s Corner
Cruisers’
Corner
By JimByJuly
Clark,
Cruising
Committee
Jim Clark,
Cruising Committee
By Jim Clark, Cruising Committee
June brought us a number of really fine
cruises. We had the Avalon Mid-Week Cruise and
the Isthmus Theme Cruise. Also, we weren’t able to
comment on the Cherry Cove Cruise in May,
because at the time of the Lighthouse deadline, we
had yet to go.
Though the Cherry Cove Cruise was small (5
boats and one couple on the Express), it was a blast.
An Associate Member couple, Zack and Carina
Tinker were our hosts, hopping a ride on the Clark’s
boat. Great cruise and thank you, to the Tinkers!
What a wonderful addition to our club these two
people are! Next, we had the Avalon Mid-Week. No
specifics were offered to me; makes me wonder,
hmmm?
The Isthmus Theme Cruise this year was “The
BVI Cruise… Catalina Style.” With BVI as an
clearly live in a different universe because it is
impossible to make a small 60-amp hour battery last
for days. But as the conversation continues, I find
that these boats use the battery to power the lights
and only the lights. And if they want to keep their
food fresh, they use ice. AC power? Why? When
they cruise, they desire quiet and simplicity; an
escape from electronics, media, and the like.
Therefore, it seems it is not a question of how much
power, but of comfort.
The boater mentioned above defines comfort as
leaving the world’s problems behind and to keep the
boat’s systems as simple as possible. But, what if
you don’t want to “detach” and need all the
comforts of a home? Now we are looking at power,
and we are talking real POWER; power for a TV,
internet access, refrigerators, freezer, hot and cold
running water, the ability to make more and more
water, hair dryer, curling irons, etc., etc., etc. I can
almost feel the hum of current coursing through the
wires. On these boats, a 60-amp hour battery would
be shriveled to size of a grape by the time the
breaker switch hit the “on” position.
When it comes to power needed to be
comfortable, our club runs the full breadth of the
spectrum. On one extreme, a single AA battery may
be sufficient, and on the other extreme, we are
Our hosts! acronym for Brief Vacation at the Isthmus. As it
was hosted by the Koehlers and the Elpers, one
would expect that kind of cleverness. We had 15
boats, BBQ’s, “Painkillers” in abundance, kite
flying, and more. The Cruisers all send many thanks
to the hosts for putting on a wonderful cruise!
Cruising topic of the month… how much power
is enough and to invert or not to invert? That’s easy;
there is never ever enough stinking power on a boat!
Oh, but au contraire, I was corrected that many a
boat have plenty of power with just one small
battery. What? Are you kidding? I suck down a 4D
110 amp hour battery in a day. These boat owners
looking at installing a nuclear power plant on board.
So… back to the original question… how much
power is enough and do we need inverters? This is
only a question the individual boater can answer.
So, there!
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July Cruiser’s Corner Continued...
By Jim Clark, Cruising Committee
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Cherry
Cherry Cove
Cove Cruise
Cruise
ByBy:
Zach
and
Tinker
Zach
andCarina
Carina Tinker
Under light wind and warm sun, Friday,
May 20th, several CBYC yachts set sail for
Catalina Island’s Cherry Cove. The boats
made their way over, with most members
made it to shore smoothly and pulled the
boats onto the beach. The group walked up
the hill to see the lovely view and enjoy
some snacks. Later, everyone combed the
beach for sand dollars, coffee bean shells,
sea glass and other gems.
That evening, the Richards welcomed
club members onto their yacht to enjoy
cocktails
and
appetizers
including
homemade guacamole, fruit, cheese and the
famous
“Painkiller”
cocktail.
The
Holcombs, Clarks, Zinns, Tinkers, Heindels
and McJones/Callender families joined the
fun. Members shared stories from past
Hosts… Zack and Carina Tinker arriving on Friday afternoon. Jim and
Claudia Clark generously welcomed the
Tinkers onto their boat for the weekend. The
Holcombs, who ferried over, invited some
members to visit the Isthmus Yacht Club
Friday afternoon. That evening some
members enjoyed dinner aboard their yachts
while others dined at the Harbor Reef
Restaurant.
Saturday morning, the Holcombs and
Tinkers kayaked along the coast in calm
waters to Emerald Bay, enjoying the warm
weather. After the long paddle, everyone
Moonrise over Cherry Cove cruises and ideas for future on-the-water
adventures.
Sunday morning arrived quickly and
everyone prepared themselves for the
voyage home. Seas were calm and winds
were light. All members made their way
back safely after the great weekend cruise.
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British Virgin Islands Cruise
Part 3 - “Marina Cay and Little Harbor” by Jim Clark
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British Virgin Islands Cruise Continued...
Part 3 - “Marina Cay and Little Harbor” by Jim Clark
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Fleet 24’s 45th Annual Bird Watching Hike
(Edna…you’re wrong…I am sure that’s a blimp! )
2016 Cruise Calendar – Upcoming:
Jul 8 – 10: Catalina Rendezvous – Frank Butler
Jul 15 – 17: Emerald Bay Cruise – Miller/McMullen/Golden/Koehler/Gelineau
The National Weather Service, NOAA, SailFlow, Weather Underground and the parka department at Target were all apparently in cahoots to bring us an unlimited number of gray days, high winds and lower than normal temperatures. Finally, the cahoots was (were?) broken up. The sun has come out on a fairly dependable basis and the temperature appears to be back on track (the wind will always be with us!). A big thank you to the Koehlers and Elpers and all of you who made this year’s Isthmus Theme Cruise a raving success. Lots of prep work goes into the cruises and it is truly appreciated. THE FLAMINGO FLYER
Catalina Fleet 24 – L. A. Harbor
The View from the Bilge -2015 Year in Review, cont. (July - September)
July brought us all a sunny three-day weekend at the Isthmus for the Catalina
Rendezvous while elsewhere United became the first airline to allow passengers to use
electronic devices in flight. No irregularities were noted as its Los Angeles-to-Atlanta flight
landed safely in Belfast.
August saw the fleet at the Isthmus for the “Brats & Beer on the Beach” cruise with beer
tasting plus fishing and costume contests. In finance, the stock market suddenly fell 1,000
points, but investors were urged not to panic by financial experts who had no idea what
caused the drop or what would happen next and had their own money invested in
collectible Elvis plates.
September was enlivened by CBYC’s Family Cruise, while nationwide, Apple fans lined up
to buy the new iPhone, which is identical to the old iPhone but has an alarm in it that will
signal to its user when it is time to line up to purchase the next new iPhone, due out in
about two months.
Flamingo Flyer written by Those in Witness Protection
Report written by Gayle Carson - Custodian, M/V AttaGirl!
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Racing at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
USMRC Wrap-Up: Steve Natvig of
Cabrillo Yacht Club Earns Berth to US
Match Racing Championship
Friday Dinghy Races
July 15 - Jonathan Mitsumori
Wet Wednesday
July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Linda Wilson-Gray
Friday Dinghy Races
August 5 - Jonathan Mitsumori
Junior Fleet Fun Championship
August 13 - Fleet Captain
Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club’s Steve Natvig and
his team of Roger O’Connor, Wes Byrne and Brian McMartin are on a roll! Fresh from winning the
California Dreamin’ Series, they came back to the Bay
Area May 21-22, 2016 and won another hotly contested match racing event - the US Match Racing Qualifier hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club in J/22s.
Cal20 North American Championship
August 17-21 - John O’Connor/Mike Burch
Wet Wednesday
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Tom Eskridge
Perry #1 420
September 17-18 - Don Zinn
Fast 50s
September 17-18 - LAYC
Wet Wednesday One Design
September 7, 14, 21, 28 - Rear Commodore
ASPBYC - San Pedro Bay Cup
October 1 - Jonathan Mitsumori
Mercury Regatta
October 1-2 - LAYC
Howland’s Layover
October 15-16 - LAYC
Pt. Fermin Inverted (Charity) Race
November 5 - Tom Eskridge
Fall One Design Regatta
November 12-13 - Dennis Dyer/Tom Eskridge
Holiday (Opti) Regatta
December 3-4 - Steve McJones
In winning the regatta, Natvig will receive an
invitation to compete in the US Match Racing Championship this October at San Diego Yacht Club.
Come Sail
Away this
Summer at
Cabrillo Beach Yacht
Club with our Adult
Sailing Program!
Why let the kids have all the fun?
Whether you want to learn to sail, or sharpen your skills with an
experienced coach, our program is open to CBYC members and
nonmembers alike. We want to share our love of sailing with all!
Summer 2016 sailing schedule is as follows:
Wednesdays: June 22 and 29; July 6, 20, 27; and August 3, 10,
17.
Fridays: July 1, 22, 29; and August 5, 12, and 19.
There will be two sessions each day, at 12:30-2:30 P.M., and
2:45-4:45 P.M. The price is still only $25 per person per daily
session!
To sign up, please contact Adult Sailing Coordinator, Terry
Johnson, at terry@cbyc.org.
We look forward to sailing with you!
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View from the Dock & Yard
June 2016
There is no better time than now to thank you for keeping your boat here at CBYC.
We recognize that having you here and close makes CBYC a better place. We regularly see and
enjoy watching you share your passion for boating with family, friends, and our community in
general.
CBYC envisions itself as an active club with a variety of ways to participate in boating in general.
Active racing, cruising, social, safety, learning, sharing, and community programs are all important facets of what we do.
Thank you for your individual sacrifices and enormous acts of volunteerism.
S/C John O’Connor
Acting Chair, Marina Management Committee
Cal 20s Show Their Stuff in CBYC’s Wet Wednesday Races
The Cal 20 season has really ramped up and on a couple of Wet Wednesdays in June, we had 10 boats on
the starting line. Gary Major’s boat, Godzilla, came out for the first time and sprayed some fire on the
fleet with the second-place finish right out of the box. Several more 20’s are in preparation to head out
soon and the fleet will continue to see intensified competition.
The racing continues to be very close and on one Wednesday there were four boats side by side heading into leeward mark--needless to say, things got exciting very quickly. We also got a lesson from Mike
Burch on how to handle a Cal 20 without a rudder. His rudder popped out while going through a large
wake causing damage to one of the gudgeons, thereby making the rudder unusable and it had to be
brought aboard. Trimming the mainsail and jib just right, he was able to tack back and forth until help
arrived--in this case it was the support of Zoltan Katinszky’s Farr 40, White Knight, which is fitting since
Zoltan is a partner in that particular 20.
With the greater number of Cal 20s on the race course, we are now looking at a need for a few more crew
to participate. Certainly if somebody is looking to crew aboard a boat then please let us know and we
would love to get you out in the great competition--plus it is absolutely one of the best ways to increase
your racing skills rapidly.
Best regards,
Richard Welsh
Fleet Four Captain
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Balboa Yacht Club’s Wooden Boat Festival
Mike and I had a great time at the Balboa Yacht Club, who recently held the Wooden Boat Festival. We
were “volunteers”. Our duty there, among other things, was to “guard” the Wild Goose - John Wayne’s
converted military yacht.
The boat is the wooden yacht, Valentine, a Kettenberg 43 (K43), a 43’ sloop, that belonged to Peggy
Slater, a long time
member of CBYC.
Unfortunately, Peggy passed away in
1990, but her legacy lives on. She was
a renowned lady
sailor and yacht
broker. Peggy extensively raced and
cruised her own
boats and others.
She won more than
100 trophies in her
yacht-racing career.
She was famous for
being the skipper,
and/or sailing master, on small and large sailing yachts on coastal and ocean races throughout the world.
I had the pleasure of being a crewmember on several of the yachts she raced or cruised, including in
the1965 Acapulco Race aboard Sea Smoke, a K50, as navigator (before GPS). All of the boats she owned,
for the most part, were Kettenberg built, wood, painted red and named Valentine. She and the boats she
owned or sailed on, represented the club well - her last boat, being in the beautiful condition she is, still
does. - Staff Commodore, Bill Steel
CBYC Congratulates the Laser PCCs
Top 5 Finishers
CBYC Congratulates Kaylee Vargas and Her
Proud Parents - White Point School
Commodore Bill
Schopp went to each
elementary school and
dropped off one Gold
Ticket to be presented
to a deserving student
for a free week or two
in the Junior Summer
Sailing Program
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Rescue at Sea
By Gordon Leon
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Rescue at Sea Continued...
By Gordon Leon
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Rescue at Sea Continued...
By Gordon Leon
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Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
All American Meal
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Bar Food
3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bar Food 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
Burn Your Own
4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bar Food
3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
White’s Cove Cruise
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bar Food
5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
White’s Cove Cruise
Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
White’s Cove Cruise
Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
Bridge in Lounge
6:15 p.m.
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Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club Social Activities
Note from the desk of the Social Committee...
What a wonderful Father’s Day Supper!
Thank you to Mike Burch and Norm Tuck for putting on an incredible surf and turf dinner for all the CBYC Dads. Of course it was
a sell out, and with all the volunteer dinners included, they served over 120 people. Thank you to all the people who made this event
memorable: Tricia Tuck, Kerry Burch, Kristen Burch, Joe Burch, Kyle Burch, Sean Wilson (Kristen’s Boyfriend), Linda Wilson-Gray,
Lynda Louden, Christy Nichols, Nancy Lund, Suzanne Nichol, Steve and Laurie Holmstrom, and Jon Niemann.
Our next event is “4 Days of the 4th of July” at CBYC. The club has music, food and fun planned from July 1st through July 4th. Activities include a “Mini Cruise to Britain” (thank you Cheryl and Steve Thomas), dancing to the Chuck Alvarez Band (thank you Steve Jost),
Dinghy Poker Run (thank you Foxes and Simmons), and a SailCube “Non-Regatta” (thank you Bryan Dair and Guizlos). And last but
not least, a big thank you to S/C Pam Meisel for agreeing to oversee the club decorations.
The former Navy Days Los Angeles is being reformulated as “U.S. Navy Fleet Week,” and CBYC will play a role that has yet to be
finalized, but will include invitations for the troops to join us at the clubhouse for burgers, tacos and
discounted drinks. We may even see sailors out on Wet Wednesday, and there is a possibility of an organized celebration afloat to view the visiting ships waterside. Kevin McCloskey and Karen Perrault are
working with the Port of Los Angeles and generous CBYC members to finalize the events. If you want to
be involved, contact Kevin or Karen, (or Joy Jacot; rumor is, she is going to be a big help).
Lots of talk about bar parties. We want to have another “Games and Grub Night,” but we are having
trouble scheduling it. In July, the CBYC Galley will be serving bar food every Saturday and Sunday, so
the “grub” part will be handled. Perhaps at the next meeting we will find a date.
Come to our next meeting, we are going to plan more bar parties. We meet once a month, for only one
hour, to plan upcoming events and brainstorm new ideas. In July, the Social Committee will meet the
first Thursday of the month, July 7th, at 6 p.m.
M’Liz Callender, Vice Commodore
CBYC Book Club
We meet the first Wednesday
of each month at 5:15 p.m.
in the Member’s Lounge
Join us for great conversation over a glass of wine
July 6
“Brooklyn” by Colm Toibin
August 3
“Delicious” by Ruth Reichl
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MEMBERS IN PROCESS
Please introduce yourself to our MIPs if you see them around the club. Make them feel welcome.
Kevin & Jackie
Loper
Donald & Laura
McLennan
Sponsored by:
Cheryl Thomas
Jim & Claudia Clark
Sponsored by:
Keith Fullenwider
The Lopers are new marina tenants on
D-Dock with their Farr 33, “E-Ticket.” They
are interested in cruising and joining other
members at social events.
Brian & Maureen
Fairclough
Sponsored by:
Greg Clark
Bill Schopp
The Faircloughs are new marina tenants on
C-Dock, with their Catalina 36 Sloop, “Abracadabra.” They hope to take part in cruises
and social events.
Barbara
Ross
Sponsored by:
Dave & Elizabeth
Moore
Barbara Ross is a
member of Hawaii
Yacht Club and the
Oregon Women’s
Sailing Asscoiation.
She owns a Cal 39
MK II, “Intuition.”
The McLennans are looking forward to racing their Tartan 3500, “Intuition,” and participating in CBYC’s social events. They are new
marina tenants on B-Dock.
Sheldon
& Susan
Schuster
The Schusters own a Sea Ray Sedan, currently in the Cabrillo Way Marina. As local
biologists, they look forward to more cruises
both north and south.
CBYC BIRTHDAY BAR
& LIVE BAND
Sunday, July 31
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
CBYC MONTHLY BIRTHDAY BAR
(held on the last Sunday of each month)
Driving Sideways
Blues Band
If it is your birthday month, there will be birthday
cake and a complimentary beverage for you
in the Bar. Ask for your free drink token, which may
be used at any time during the year.
Please share your day with family and friends.
Not your birthday? Come help your
friends celebrate and join the fun!
*High Performance West Coast and Chicago Blues
*Lately, the band has incorporated more Cajun/New Orleans influences giving them an even more unique sound
July Birthday Bar:
Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and a
hearty appetizer to share
July 31, at 4:30 p.m.
No Cover - No Minimum
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U.S. Navy Fleet Week
(previously known as Navy Days)
Aug. 30 thru Sept. 5
CBYC will continue the tradition of providing hospitality to the visiting sailors and marines. This year, CBYC is also presenting a STEM exhibit as part of the official program. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED! An anonymous challenge donation has been pledged to match the next $500. Contact Kevin McCloskey or drop off your donation at the CBYC office. Donations in excess of $100 may be made thru the CBYC Youth Sailing Foundation, please identify it as “For Fleet Week.” The tentative schedule of events is as follows: !
Tuesday 8-­‐30-­‐16 -­‐ CBYC VOLUNTEERS MOVE IN AND SET UP THE STEM EXHIBIT AT BERTH 92 ! Wednesday 8-­‐31-­‐16 " 10 Sailors are invited to join in Wet Wednesday racing. A sign up sheet will be at the office if you have a berth available. " Up to 20 troops are invited to be hosted for burgers with racers and junior sailors. " Discount drinks for troops in uniform. ! Thursday 9-­‐1-­‐16 – no specific event planned yet. Bar is open to troops and a band or a DJ may be added if funding is sufficient. " One Dollar Draft for troops in uniform " Discount drinks for troops in uniform. ! Friday 9-­‐2-­‐16 " CBYC staffs STEM display at Fleet Week event site at Berth 92. " CBYC Cook Your Own. Buy dinner for a troop and dine together. (30 troops are invited. Sign up at CBYC.) " USO Entertainers performing at approximately 1830 in the CBYC dining room. " Discount drinks for troops in uniform. ! Saturday 9-­‐3-­‐16 " CBYC staffs STEM display at Fleet Week event site at Berth 92 " Rock n’ Taco – Taco Bar and a live band. 30 Troops invited for hosted Taco Bar. " Discount drinks for troops in uniform. ! Sunday 9-­‐4-­‐16 " CBYC staffs STEM display th
" 15 Annual Navy Days / Fleet Week Bernie’s Hosted Burger Bash 50 Troops invited for a burger & drink " Community kids join for dinner " Discount drinks for troops in uniform. ! Monday 9-­‐5-­‐16 " CBYC staffs STEM display " 1300 – 1500 -­‐ Patriotic Celebration afloat. (Hey we got rained out on Opening Day! So let’s do it now.) Dress Ship and get underway to view the ships waterside. 20 troops and approx. 10 children from local domestic violence shelter invited to join the excursion. Sign up at the club. # Same troops and children invited to a hosted for BBQ at Club to follow " Discount drinks for troops in uniform. 26
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Independence Day Weekend
Family Cruise
Children’s Holiday Party
Chili Cook Off
Halloween
New Year’s Eve Party
Friday-Monday, July 1st-4th
Saturday, August 13th
September 9th-11th
Saturday, October 29th
Saturday, December 3rd
Saturday, December 31st
Holiday Club Decorating
Saturday, November 26th
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Lighthouse
Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
211 W 22nd Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
WHAT’S NEW IN THE BAR...
MENU
Supreme Chicken Nachos
Calamari
BBQ or Buffalo Wings
Baja Style Fish Tacos
Chicken Quesadilla
Supreme Quesadilla
Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
Caesar Salad w/ Chicken
Mexican Caesar Salad w/ Chicken
Caesar Salad
Cheeseburger
Texas Burger
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle Ranch Chicken Sandwich
SIDES
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
CBYC Chips
Caesar Salad
Mexican Caesar Salad
Fruit Bowl
Try Our New Beers on Rotation and Let Us Know What You Think
TAP
BOTTLE
Absolution
Hefeweizen
Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale
Firestone Walker 805 Blonde Ale
New Wines
Cedar Brook Cabernet Sauvignon
Cedar Brook Merlot
Carmenet Chardonnay
There Are New Faces Behind the Bar, So Please Introduce Yourself
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