Commodore's Report by Les Cochren 2012
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SUMMER ISSUE 2012 Inside this issue: Commodores Report 1 Rovin Reporter 2 Dispatch from the Delta 5 PICYA Report 7 Current News of the Northern California Fleet of the Classic Yacht Association Upcoming Events 12 Commodores Report by Les Cochren Haggin Museum, where We "You will begin to touch than Seagull said it , very proud of our Bridge. heaven, Jonathan Livingston the story of the Stephens choose our next world I often think that with Seagull, in the moment that Yachts has been captured through what we learn in such talent we could con- you touch perfect speed.... in history. this one. Learn nothing and ceivably take over a small the next is the same as this country or at minimum Perfect speed, my son, is be- I know that many ing there." one, all the same limitations eliminate a few Somali Stephens people wanted and lead weights to over- pirates. Vice Commodore And so it was, like the to attend this event but as come. Alex taught us to John Dilillo assembled a salmon that must return life and nature would live with an infinite expec- great team of Port Cap- to their spawning place, have it, they were unable tation of the dawn and to tains and provided each the Stephens yachts travel- of them with detailed ing eight to ten knots spreadsheets and promo- made their inevitable re- tional literature. Our turn Stockton, California membership role is in- for the Stephens Rendez- creasing and I encourage vous. Our Northern Cali- fornia Fleet Recording (continued on page 10) Secretary and Interna- tional Rear Commodore, Shawn Ball, provided a fine example of how to do things. Fifteen of our yachts, fine old motor cars, lovely music, along THE CLASSIC YACHT with a number of distin- ASSOCIATION IS guished caretakers and Shawn Ball with first place trophy at Opening Day on the Delta DEDICATED TO THE VIPs, attended this event PROMOTION, always expect a miracle. that was kicked off by a to join us yet their spirit PRESERVATION, He is missed. Friday evening reception was there. One such per- RESTORATION AND son is our dear friend and MAINTENANCE OF hosted by the Balls on the There were a number of dock. The weekend events past Commodore of the FINE OLD PLEASURE Northern California Fleet other successful events CRAFT included a trek to the fer- thus far this year. I am tile spawning place, the Alex Kanwetz. As Johna- Rovin Reporter by Clara Yeats Aseltine Your Rovin Reporter Re- CYA boats and a huge ports on Delta Opening group of people for the pot CLASSIC YACHTS Day, Bay Opening Day and luck at Treasure Island. Stephens Rendezvous The weather was beautiful, John Di Lillo Pittsburg Opening Day was but the water a little Broker chaired by Jack Hanna. rougher than usual. The The parade was short both Schreier family joined the 106 Avington Road, Alameda CA 94502 in time and participants, party after taking their sea- Phone: (877) 532-0885 / Fax (510) 748-0739 / Cell: (510) 501-4193 but SEA GAL and ESLO sick guests home and driv- www.myclassicyachts.com / Email [email protected] were awarded gigantic tro- ing back to T.I.! Rusty phies so CYA made its Areiass little boy was an- other victim of the malady, mark. The $2.00 hot dogs We were feeling sorry that gees! There was a lot of but recovered enough to drew a crowd in the PYC the rest of the boats had to buzz about the huge (163 enjoy the party. We had a parking lot, but the 92+ tie up across the channel, foot) CASINO ROYALE surprise visit from XAN- heat sent us back to the air but that changed to envy and the party that was TIPPE, a 1925 Stephens. conditioned boats to enjoy when the music began on planned for Saturday night, This beautiful boat has them. The highlight of the Friday night and blasted especially when we learned been a member of our fleet weekend was the pot luck away until the wee small that Bill and Sue Wells in the past and was flooded dinner on the dock in the hours. When Gene Moore were invited guests can with applications to rejoin. shade of CATHERINE E. arrived for the dockside you believe that they chose It was a lovely afternoon George initiated his new cocktail party there was to attend and miss our with boat hopping continu- barbeque with wonderful much reminiscing about Mexican feast? When the ing into the late afternoon. tri-tip and chicken show- the first rendezvous that rest of us returned from ing off for his mother and was his brainchild way dinner we were amused to sister who were his guests. May flew by and it was back when Cynthia McMil- see tables on the dock filled Cheryl and Steve had to soon Stephens Rendezvous len was commodore. It was with SHOES about one leave early, but ten of us time. Shawn Ball chaired great to see Gene again. It hundred pairs of all shapes enjoyed the camaraderie this wonderful event. Your was also nice to welcome and sizes! Bill reported and feast until the sun reporter hitched a ride on returning member Lori that it was a very nice party, went down and the mos- HILTOT ll in Antioch Sinclair with her beautiful but we all thought ours was quitoes came out. We even where we were joined by RANGER. better. heard Georges mom call- ESLO for the trip to Stock- ing him by another name ton. Upon arrival at the interesting! There are always some high As a matter of fact, we were Stockton Marina we were jinks at these gatherings all having such a good time surprised to see the CA- and this time MAKOTO that an after rendezvous SINO ROYALE The next week Opening occupying was the target. Scott and party was planned for Sun- Day on the Bay, chaired by a very large space at the Susan had their signal flags day night. Anyone in view Steve Kadzielawa, was cele- guest dock leaving room dressing the ship and CYA of the San Joaquin river brated by a parade of eight for just four CYA boats! and Stephens burgees dis- that Sunday afternoon was played. Alan and in for a treat as a magnifi- Tom informed Scott cent parade of CYA boats that the flag commit- travelled majestically down tee (mythical) had to Oxbow Marina. Led by cited him for im- CATHERIN E, heading to proper flag flying. her home port, were ESLO, Good sport Scott HILTOT ll, SEA GAL, FLA- Googled Chapman MINGO, MAKOTO, TRI- and was up bright PLE CROWN, RANGER and early on Saturday and CONTESSA. A glori- rearranging his flags ous finale to a great event. and switching bur- Page 2 Whale on the Bay by Stuart Kiehl JULY 14TH I thought my encounter lunch on my charter boat, MARIN YACHT CLUB CLASSIC CAR AND with the whale in San MV Watercress, for a birth- YACHT SHOW Francisco Bay on March day celebration at Angel 23 with iPhone photo Island when the US Coast The Marin Yacht Club might be of interest to the Guard announced on Chan- Show is now less than members of the Classic nel 16 that a whale was Yacht Association. I sighted off Corinthian YC. a month away. This havent seen photos of a We cruised over, stayed 100 spectacular event gets whale and the Golden yards away, drifted around better every year and 2012 will undoubtedly be the biggest and best yet. An added treat will be the elegant "Moonlight Serenade" gala to be held the eve- ning before the show. Admission is by invita- tion only and all ex- hibitors will receive invitations to attend. Gate Bridge in the back- and was lucky enough to get Please note that the time for registered yachts to be in- ground, so this is unique. some interesting shots. cluded in the printed program expires on June 30th. We were just finishing Marin Yacht Club has arranged for a wide variety of ven- dors' booths, food, beverages, and music during the day. Cocktails and a buffet supper accompanied by live enter- tainment will be served after the show in the main club- house. Come by water or "land yacht" but don't miss this opportu- nity to enjoy a great day with a superb collection of meticu- lously restored classic automobiles and yachts, including the McMillen's CIELITO and the Sweeney's boat tailed speedster, both of which are depicted on the show poster. Call me on my cell 'phone, number (415) 847-2620, if you have any questions, otherwise. 'See you there, Jim Sweeney You can visit us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Classic-Yacht - Association/126059857432815 Page 3 Classic Boat BuildersKneass and Sons by Alan Almquist George Kneass and boats, but also built a Sons Boat Builders. number of larger cruis- San Francisco, CA. ers. George Kneass died George Washington in 1923 at the age of 64 Kneass was born in and the business was California in 1859. He continued by his sons, became an apprentice George, Jr. and Web- to well-known San Fran- ster. One of the more cisco boat builder, Mar- notable cruisers built by tin Vice and later be- Kneass in 1921 is the came his partner. 38 Quic Chakidn. This Kneass took over the yacht was built for lum- business after Vices ber baron Walter Marlin structed by the Kneass owned by Thomas Bot- company were ever tenberg of Vintage listed: the Amy K IV, Yacht Partners, the only once owned by the Ter- active CYA member.