MAY 2018 Let’S Get Wet! from the So Flexible

Gavin McJones | Laser Midwinters West

MAY 2018 Let’s Get Wet! From the so flexible. In the face of an inclement ummer is just around the corner, weather forecast, we decided to bring the and I know of no better activity Commodore ceremony indoors, which in spite of all the Sthan getting into the water. Whether complications that entails, turned out to be it’s in the Club pool, or at one of Southern a wonderful event, with a very nice, California’s amazing beaches, or best of almost cozy vibe to the whole affair. all, with mask, fins, and snorkel at Everyone who attended had a blast, Catalina, there is nothing we can do that is and while I don’t wish for rain for any better than being in the water. future Opening Days, Barbie and I The fitness benefits are well known. thoroughly enjoyed this one. The 2018 Along with being a non-impact activity, yachting season is open, the harbor is free

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Barry wrote that once you try scuba, you o h of our Master at Arms Scott Jarema, will realize that being in a boat (on the P between Memorial Day and Labor Day we surface) is like going to the circus and Commodore Mike Blecher and Barbie will be striking the colors at 1845 each staying on the outside of the tent. I’m not Sunday. Here’s how this works: come to the Club bar at 1830 entirely sure about that, because I like being on boats a whole or even a little earlier, order your favorite sundowner, and lot, too, but there is definitely something special about getting walk down to the Club lawn to enjoy the ceremony with into the water. Seeing the marine animals, feeling the buoyancy, fellow Club members. Oh, did I mention the canon shot? Ka- and indulging in deep thoughts about where we came from is all boom! It’s a nice way to end the weekend. part of it. Honestly, I can’t get enough of it. It’s cold, you say? Yep, it is. In the winter our local waters See ya on (or under) the water! can cool into the mid 50s, and in summer the average temperature (last summer’s high temperatures notwithstanding) is Interesting Boats around 68. For a few weeks in late August, the water can warm This is Dark Side, S/C Alice Leahey and Bob Congdon’s up to 70. That’s still pretty cold, and as I get older, it feels even new ride a beautiful new Jeanneau NC 11. She is 11 meters, colder. But that is no reason to keep us out! There are fantastic ̶ or about 36.5 feet. The boat has two turbo’d 200-horsepower wetsuits on the market today that eliminate any discomfort due to diesels, and will top out at 32 knots. Normal efficient cruising cold water. speed is about 23. It has the Volvo joystick system for easy Some of us have negative memories, formed quite a few and fun maneuvering. Bob and Alice are delighted with the years ago, of trying to put on those old-fashioned wetsuits. When performance of their new boat. (There are no strings to pull or I think of those times, it reminds me of the guy at the tire shop any big white things to block the view.) stretching a tire around a rim. It was certainly no fun, even for Their plans are for local cruising to Catalina and the those of us with slender, muscular, movie star bodies (ahem!). Channel Islands. Paula Cameron, our Breeze editor Nowadays, wetsuits are very easy to use. Some of them have extraordinaire, suggested I grab this photo while we were on a stretch factor of more than 40%. I am a big believer in them, the bridge of the Charles Hathaway during the SCYA and having now discovered these modern wetsuits made of Midwinter Regatta. Dark Side was volunteering as the photo materials other than the original, non-stretchy neoprene, I am boat for the event. happy to say cold water no longer is an issue for me, and does not keep me out of the ocean that I love. Many of you know, I am married to what might very well be the coldest person on the planet, and she wears one of these modern suits, and is in the water all the time. Get one of these new suits and you will enjoy swimming and snorkeling at our local cruising destinations, or beaches along the coast. Or, you can simply enjoy the heated Club pool, along with towel and restaurant service … hmmm.

Opening Day 2018 It was certainly one for the record books! Thanks to Fleet Captain Tim Clarke for watching the weather reports so diligently, and to Michele Underwood and CYC’s staff for being

2/BREEZE MAY 2018 California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 310-823-4567 Fax: 310-822-3658 www.calyachtclub.com

Volume 54 • Number 5 General Manager EVENTS Michele Underwood From the Commodore 2 Editor-in-Chief CYC Flashback 5 Paula Cameron o l l Bowling Night 6 e

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Nancy Kruithof P Balloon Fishing Contest 16 Christina Tarantola Big Rock Regatta Boat Christenings 17 Commodore Photo Contest Winner 17 Mike Blecher Passover Seder 18 Vice Commodore Bingo Night 19 Debbie Feinerman Toddler & Me 20 Rear Commodore Book Mates 23 Stephanie Weston SAIL Fleet Captain Tim Clarke Fanky at the Berger Series 8 Cal Race Week 9 Port Captain Monica Antola Winners Circle 10 Cal Cup 11 The Breeze is published to provide members with announcements of, and information about, Club JUNIORS activities. Deadline for articles is the Sportsman’s Club Bowling Night Big Rock Regatta 14 first day of the month preceding the Race Team Results 15 publication date. Contact Breeze Editor Paula Cameron CYCWA at [email protected] for Bridge Club 21 information on submitting articles. On the Horizon 22 To place an ad, please contact Julia Tomich at MEMBERSHIP 310-823-4567 x2765 or Club 25 4 [email protected] New Members 24 From the Manager 26 Breeze (USPS #016-319) is published monthly by California CALENDAR Yacht Club, Inc., d.b.a. California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way, May/June Events 27 Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Subscription price of $12 annually is Toddler & Me Class included in member dues. Periodicals postage paid at Venice, CA, and at additional mailing office. FRONT COVER Gavin McJones (196143) placed sixth out of 52 Radials at the Laser Midwinters West/Ullman Frost #4, held March 23-25 and hosted by Santa Barbara YC. POSTMASTER: © Sharon Green / Ultimate Sailing Send address changes to: Breeze BACK COVER Rain was forecast for the March 3 Berger Series Race #2, hosted by California Yacht Club Del Rey YC, but the weather cleared and racers enjoyed fresh conditions over the 21 nm 1 4469 Admiralty Way course. Jay Steinbeck’s Margaritaville 1 /2 won the PRHF AA class. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Photo by Tami Rae loadedcanon.us Copyright © 2018 California Yacht Club, Inc. All Rights Reserved MAY 2018 BREEZE/3 Club 25 Dinner By General Manager MICHELE UNDERWOOD

he classes of 1993 and 1968 were celebrated at the Club S/C Bill Stump gave the year in review for 1993, which 25 dinner on March 16. After a cocktail hour where old included hosting major regattas, successful campaigns by our Tfriends had a chance to catch up, a sumptuous dinner was senior and junior sailors, and rowing achievements by our master served, finishing with a delicious pineapple upside-down cake. CYC rowers. Commodore Mike Blecher commented on what was S/C Martin McCarthy presided over the event, as he was the happening during the year 1968, including the first prototype of an Commodore during 1993. S/C Tom Leweck, S/C McCarthy’s early cell phone and the release of the movie “The Graduate.” installing officer, reminisced over the accomplishments that S/C McCarthy, Commodore Blecher, and General Manager Martin contributed to the Club before his election to the Bridge Michele Underwood gave out certificates and pins, and and in the years following. congratulated members reaching their 25- and 50-year milestones.

Club 25 members S/C Richard Mainland and Janice, Todd and Julie Arutunian, Steve McKernan, Linda Liles, James Gamber, Yoshinosuke and Emiko Kurita, with Commodore Mike Blecher (left), General Manager Michele Underwood (second from right) and S/C Martin McCarthy (far right)

50-year members Willie Hjorth, Stephen and Donna Carlson, Gloria Woehler, Marie and William Rogers, S/C Tom Leweck with Commodore Mike Blecher (second from right), General Manager Michele Underwood (fourth from right) and S/C Martin McCarthy (far right)

4/BREEZE MAY 2018 CYC Flashback!

teve Moses currently races Wombat, his Martin 242, but She grew up racing in New York at the Nyack Boat Club (NBC), starting at age eight in their junior program. Steve tells us, “When I was nine, my parents joined a group at our club and ordered 10 Sunfish which all arrived in one truckload, and our fleet was born. I vividly remember delivery day: all 10 boats in cardboard boxes sitting in the sun all over an NBC member’s front

lawn. I picked the boat with green trim, keeps excellent time, for at least five and named it Magic Carpet. I raced it minutes! His wife, Miriam, uses it as a until I was 16, when I bought a Laser with backup timing device when volunteering for the money I earned teaching junior sailing race committee on the Charles Hathaway. at my club that summer. On weekends I Submit your flashback photo of a CYC crewed for my father, Richard Moses, on member sailing, cruising, fishing, rowing, our Highlander, Flying Circus.” surfing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, as Steve also included a photo of the a junior sailor, or at the beach, to cyc-breeze- timer he used as a junior. He says it still [email protected] for a chance at the glory.

MAY 2018 BREEZE/5 CYC Bowling Night By ANTHONY AGOGLIA, Sportsman’s Club Chair arch 20 marked what is sure to be the start of a long- Mrunning tradition when the CYC Sportsman’s Club hosted its first bowling night at Bowlero in Westchester. Members dined on a never-ending buffet of cheeseburger sliders, chicken tenders, margarita flatbread, and fresh salad with an open bar as we bowled the night away ... and the surprise discovery of the night was just how poorly sailors really bowl! High score went to Mike “The Strike” Zeiden, whose whopping 110 out of a potential 300 points was notable not only for the pins dropping but for his relatively near- perfect form. Mike narrowly beat out “Tia” Maria Citron for top honors by besting her 108, and, after reviewing the video, his score stood. A great time was had by all and it was a great send off as Jr. On the low end, competition was fierce with many scores S/C Kellie Fennessy and Mike Priest attended their last CYC less than 60 but in the end the lowest score prize went to guest event. It should be noted the Bowlero staff was very confused by Lynn “Gutterball” Parker who amazingly had a 1, yes one pin the extent of the Mt. Gay rum consumption. dropped after seven frames, to wind up with a 19 total on the Keep an eye out for upcoming LAX Range Night and winning (or is it losing?) game! Dodgers Night soon!

Evening Colors Honors Our Country By Port Captain MONICA ANTOLA

tarting Memorial Day weekend, you are invited to enjoy a beautiful sunset while observing Evening SColors at the CYC flagpole Sunday evenings. While the sun still illuminates the flag, “Retreat” will be played over the loudspeaker and the CYC Master at Arms will fire the cannon. The flag will be lowered and respectfully folded into the traditional triangle, taking on the appearance of a tri-cornered colonial hat. This is a short ceremony but should be taken seriously. While the flag is lowered, observers should stop, look toward the flag, and put their right hand over their heart, unless they are in uniform, at which point they should salute. Vehicles within sight or hearing of the ceremony should be stopped as well. The ceremony is a special way to end a summer weekend.

6/BREEZE MAY 2018 Dash Heads to French Polynesia By STEVE EDWARDS

ith cheering friends lining the dock, blue sky, and mild wind, Dash slipped out of Wher mooring at CYC just past noon on March 28. The cutter-rigged Taswell 56 carried S/C Kellie Fennessy and Mike Priest, plus crewmember Justin Connolly (Justin and Kellie raced together regularly on Persistence). They made a brief stop in Avalon to play “Southern Cross” on the jukebox at the Marlin Bar, then s g

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Fine to Fanky Conditions at Berger #2 By ALEJANDRO BUGACOV

onditions were excellent for the March 3 Berger Series #2, hosted by Del Rey YC. We started with about 10 knots Cfrom 230 degrees, but then the breeze built up. We rounded the Squirrel Bank buoy in nearly squallish conditions with puffs close to 18 to 20 knots, and the wind rotating to 300 degrees or greater. The big boats that rounded earlier were able to carry their spinnakers for most of their downwind leg, but by the time we rounded the Squirrel Bank mark, the wind had shifted so far north that we were not able to carry the spinnaker and had to sail most of our way back with the jib. We sailed a pretty good upwind leg, managing to keep up with boats that were longer than our 24’ boat, but were hurt with the 30-second rating penalty for the random leg course. We placed third in PHRF B, losing out to Jack Mayer’s Zephyr (Del Rey YC) in second place by only 30 seconds or so. Racing with me were skipper Joaquin Gutierrez, Eugenio Cingolani, Claudio Fassardi, and my daughter Helena Bugacov. It was a great day for our beloved sport!

8/BREEZE MAY 2018 Cal Race Week: Get Ready to Race

and Celebrate One of By V/C DEBBIE FEINERMAN, Saturday’s Co-Chair post-race highlights at al Race Week is almost here, and the Cal Race Week Club is getting ready for a fantastic June will be a C2-3 weekend of racing and celebrating. Mt. Gay rum Stop what you’re doing and register by May tasting on the 13, before the early discount disappears. With docks. what you save, you can buy a Cal Race Week shirt and have money left over. We’re delighted to welcome returning sponsors Mount Gay Rum and North Sails, and to extend a hearty greeting to the hundreds of racers expected to participate this year. Did you know that you could win a perpetual trophy without winning your class? It’s true! Two of our six perpetual trophies fit that description. The Thomas K. Armstrong California Challenge Trophy is awarded to the winning yacht club three-boat team, and this year we’re allowing teams to consist of either (a) three boats from the same yacht club or (b) two boats from the same yacht club and a third boat from a different yacht club. The Junior Crew Trophy goes to the best scoring boat in each class with at least one junior (<18) aboard. There is a tiny catch: you must complete a special entry form. It’s easy to do, there is no separate entry fee, and the forms are posted on the Cal Race Week page mentioned below. In addition to awards to the top finishers in each class and perpetual trophies, Cal Race Week promises fun for sailors and volunteers after racing. Since sailors need refreshments, we’re reprising keg beer, a Mt. Gay rum tasting, and Club-hosted dinner on Saturday. Festivities continue with Ab-Soul-Ute, the same band that kept people on the dance floor until late in the evening last year. Registration is open, and discounted entry fees apply to all who register and pay by May 13. Regular entry fees apply thereafter until the May 30 entry deadline. To register, and for more event information, visit the Cal Race Week page at calyachtclub.com/regattas, or contact regatta chairs Debbie Feinerman at [email protected] or Nicole Harnett at [email protected].

MAY 2018 BREEZE/9 Winners Circle By PAULA CAMERON

San Diego to Vallarta International Yacht Race March 2-10, San Diego YC Division 3: 5 boats 1 Roy Disney, Pyewacket

Berger Series #2: Squirrel Bank Race March 3, Del Rey YC PHRF AA: 4 boats 1 1 Jay Steinbeck, Margaritaville 1 /2 PHRF A: 9 boats 2 Jim Puckett, Amazing Grace PHRF B: 8 boats 3 Alejandro Bugacov/Joaquin Gutierrez (YC Argentino), Fanky PHRF C: 5 boats 1 Curt Johnson, Avet 2 Derek Heeb, Redline

2017-18 Melges 20 Miami Winter Series (overall) 21 boats 4 Drew Freides, Pacific Yankee

Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta March 16-18, San Diego YC and Coronado YC J/70: 24 boats 3 Jeff Janov, Minor Threat

Les Storrs Regatta March 17, South Coast Corinthian YC Martin 242: 3 boats 1 Peter Stazicker, Trolleycar Jim Puckett’s Amazing Grace placed second in PHRF A at Trans Harbor Race (Spinnaker #2) the March 3 Berger #2 March 24, King Harbor YC Regatta, hosted by Del Rey YC. PHRF A: 7 boats Photo by Tami Rae loadedcanon.us 2 Doug Steele, Tiburon PHRF B: 8 boats 1 Curt Johnson, Avet

10/BREEZE MAY 2018 Doug Steele (second from left) and his Tiburon crew placed second at the March 24 Trans Harbor Race, hosted by King Harbor YC. M O C . S

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hey’re big and they’re bad, and they’re coming to Cal Cup! Bad Pak, pictured, will Tjoin six other Pac52 class boats, including Fox, Gladiator, Interlodge, Invisible Hand, and Rio, for three exciting days of buoy racing, concurrent with Cal Race Week. These blazing beauties will be docked right below the CYC bar.

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MAY 2018 BREEZE/13 Strong Currents, Light Wind at Morro Bay’s Big Rock Regatta

By MIKA STERNBERG

ver the weekend of March 9-11, juniors representing participating in 10 races, but due to the conditions, there were yacht clubs from all over Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa only four. We set out with the currents pushing us toward the OBarbara, Cabrillo, Morro Bay, and San Francisco west. We anticipated wind speed of 5-10 knots in the morning and gathered in Morro Bay for the Big Rock Regatta. The eight 10-20 in the afternoon, but we had six at most. We had some good teams participated in six races, but felt a little disappointed starts to the races, but the current was pushing us up and down the after preparing for 20 races. Conditions were not as expected. line. Everyone was over the line. No one liked the conditions and Strong currents and low winds were challenging, however it everyone tried to overcome the frustration. The race committee was still a fun and good learning experience for everyone. decided to let us do the rest of the races the next day. I arrived with my mom and sister at about 1 p.m. on Even though the conditions were not optimal we had a great Friday from the Palisades in Los Angeles. I’ve been to a weekend. We visited the Skateboard Museum, which has the number of regattas along the California coast, but this was my second biggest skateboard in the world, saw beautiful shell stores first time in Morro Bay. There are similarities and differences and nice restaurants. My younger sister loved the seals and the between Morro Bay and Los Angeles. Some similarities are funny otters and also had the time to visit the local aquarium and that they both have beautiful beaches, have regattas, and good feed a wounded seal. sailing teams. Some differences are that Morro Bay is a little The next day’s conditions were similarly challenging; there town full of small and quaint motels and shops, has a was a little bit more wind and a little bit less current. We had two skateboarding museum, and the highlight of the scenery is the races that day. At the end of the day, everyone worked together to huge rocks coming out of the ocean. Another major difference get the boats on the trailer. is that Morro Bay is not surrounded by mountains, so the The kids got their prizes and I said my goodbyes to the teams currents are more influenced by the winds in the area. and coaches. I'm looking forward to my next regatta, in San Saturday morning started with the expectation of Francisco! g r e b n r e t S

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14/BREEZE MAY 2018 Race Team Results By GUILLAUME RASSE, Junior Program Director

Shadden Series #4/E.E. Manning Trophy March 3-4, Alamitos Bay YC CFJ: 24 entries. Coached by Will Petersen 1 Gavin McJones/Bastien Rasse 2 Cameron Feves (Cabrillo Beach YC)/Maia Dastur 5 Ansgar Jordan (Coronado YC) /Patrick Mulcahy 20 Robert Suddath/Sarah Moeller 22 Matthew Ahern/Beau Greely

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Laser Midwinters West/Ullman Frost #4 March 23-25, Santa Barbara YC Radial: 52 entries. Coached by Thomas Petrie 6 Gavin McJones 9 Bastien Rasse 27 Julia Rychlik 29er Midwinter West/Hamlin Series #3 March 23-25, Coronado YC 29 entries 3 Ryan Janov/Grant Janov

Optimist South American Championship March 25-April1, Yacht Club Uruguayo 168 entries 27 Katharine Doble with Team USA

36th Lake Garda Meeting Optimist Class March 29-April 1, Riva del Garda, Italy 1,068 entries (Cadet, 11-13 years old) v o

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MAY 2018 BREEZE/15 CYC Burgee Travels et us know where you and your CYC burgee have been. Pack your Lburgee on your travels and take a picture of it with you and your fellow CYC members. Submit to the Breeze editor, [email protected].

Burt Hixson (CYC member since 1966) and Paul Hendricks stopped off with friends for lunch at the Huahine YC on the island of Huahine in French Polynesia. They noticed that an old CYC Burgee, while a little tattered, still hangs in the club bar with pride. Burt says that next trip he plans to take a supply of CYC burgees with him.

Balloon Fishing Contest Winner By EVAN DAVIS, Dockmaster

alloon fisherman Justin Harris ran into this school of bluefin party Bpredators and successfully snagged all 17. We know Krista and the kids must have helped land them. Enjoy the prime rib dinner! Bounty for the member bringing in the most disabled balloons off our bay is a prime rib dinner for two at the Club. Send a photo of your catch to the dock office for consideration. One prize will be awarded each month.

16/BREEZE MAY 2018 CYC Welcomes New Boats to Our Anchorage

Gail and Rich Namerow recently christened their new Tiara 44 Coupe, Gail-Anne. S/C Bill Watkins gave the invocation and s n

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On-the-Water Photography Contest Winner

Mike Shocklee was on a delivery from San Diego when he took this photo between San Pedro and Catalina Island at sunset. A highlight of the trip was observing a pod of 20 or so whales. Mike has won a bottle of fine wine selected by General Manager Michele Underwood. Submit your entry to: [email protected].

MAY 2018 BREEZE/17 Passover Seder: CYC’s Newest Holiday Tradition!

By NAOMI HOCHMAN, Event Chair

he third annual Passover Seder, held on March 31, the second night of TPassover, was once again a roaring success. The event was again a sellout, with more than 80 in attendance, including Vice Commodore Debbie Feinerman and S/C Bill Stump, and Rear Commodore Stephanie Weston and Alan. Led by Event Chair Naomi Hochman and Cantor Teri Sulc (and her guitar), we told the story of the Exodus, sang songs, and enjoyed Chef Christian’s sumptuous meal of matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, and brisket, plus, of course, the requisite four glasses of delicious wine. A wonderful time was had by all, especially the kids, who received prizes galore for finding the elusive Afikomen. Special thanks to General Manager Michele Underwood, Quin in catering, the ladies at the front desk, and especially Chef Christian, Luis, Adrian, and the entire kitchen and wait staff for working so hard the night before Easter Sunday.

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18/BREEZE MAY 2018 B-I-N-G-O!

By JENNIFER EAGEN

n Sunday, March 18, the Family Activities Committee hosted CYC’s first bingo night. More than 70 Omembers and guests gathered in the Fireside Room for a night of exciting bingo games and brain-stumping trivia. Chef Christian prepared a delicious chicken dinner, and an ice cream bar with yummy toppings completed the evening. We were fortunate to have two amazing bingo callers. Member Kirk Zipfel was joined by Chunky B. and kept the crowd laughing and yelling bingo! The bingo games ranged from the typical vertical, horizontal and diagonal rows to the more creative games that spelled out CYC. There were prizes for all ages including CYC merchandise, wine, arts and crafts sets, and huge plush animals. Member Howard Drubner filled the entire bingo board and took home the grand prize – a CYC seafood dinner! Trivia questions covered modern literature, sports, rock ‘n’ roll, and geography. Congratulations to all our winners!

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MAY 2018 BREEZE/19 Toddler & Me, Music & Yoga, Fun & More Fun By SARAH LUPPEN FOWLER, Toddler & Me Co-chair

he Family Activities Committee invited teachers from Happy Baby TYoga and Wellness Studio in El Segundo to teach family yoga and a Spanish music class for parents and their little ones. We had a big group in the Fireside Room doing downward dogs and downward puppies, saving our toes from shark attacks, and learning to sing Spanish songs about farm animals—there was something for everyone! The event started with 30 minutes of family yoga with our instructor, Jules, who was a hit with the parents and the kids. The bright sun shined through the windows as

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20/BREEZE MAY 2018 Wednesdays with the CYCWA Bridge Crew

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t all started about 40 years ago ... four CYC women bar for bridge. The game was so popular and drew so were playing bridge every Wednesday in the bar at many members it became a club sponsored by the ICYC. If one player could not play, the game was Women’s Association. canceled. Thanks to SEO Judy Levi, an excellent Susan Allan, a 54-year member of CYC, co-chairs bridge player, she knew someone who was a Master this activity and represents the bridge players at CYCWA bridge player who was willing to give lessons. At least monthly meetings. Please call or send an email to Co- six women who were beginners signed up and met chairs Susan Allan or Joan Silver if you are a bridge every Wednesday to learn from this expert. player and would like to be on their list of substitutes. If Soon three tables of bridge players were meeting you’d like to learn to play, Susan or Joan can recommend every Wednesday in the bar. On Thursday, a group of bridge clubs where you may take lessons. Don't hesitate – four women, calling themselves the Bridgettes, who you will love the game. Until then, the bidding is five were unable to play on Wednesday, set up a table in the spades ... or maybe a grand slam!

Photos by FO Pam Spriggs MAY 2018 BREEZE/21 CYCWA on the Horizon By PENNY COLLINS

Tournament House Tour CYCWA Friday, May 11 Get an early start to Mother’s Day weekend and join CYCWA on Friday, May 11, for a ACTIVITIES special day in Pasadena! The excursion includes transportation to and from CYC for a private tour of the Tournament House (Wrigley Mansion) and rose garden, followed by lunch at The Art Aficionados Valley Hunt Club, the private club that originated the Tournament of Roses. A past president Second and fourth of the Tournament of Roses will give a presentation detailing how the Tournament organizes Wednesday of the the annual New Year’s Day events. Reservations are required. Check the flyer in this issue month, 10 a.m. to 12:30 for details. p.m., Fireside Room. Happy Hour Book Club Chair is SEO Norma Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m, Fireside Room Pratt. “Outside the Wire,” written by our fellow Club member Patricia Smiley, is her second book in the Pacific Homicide police procedural mystery series, featuring homicide detective Book Mates Davie Richards and set in Southern California locations. There are baffling clues as the First Thursday of the intrepid and, yes, female, Davie investigates the shooting of a retired U.S. Army Ranger month, 11:45 a.m., whose body, with only one military dog tag, is found in a parking structure at LAX. The plot Fireside Room. Co- has more ups and downs than Santa Monica Bay on a stormy day, and the author will be on chairs are Virginia and hand to moderate. Co-chairs are Leslie Bene and Michael Cubbin. $10 for wine and cheese, Ira Teller. Call the Club inclusive. Reserve at front desk. for reservation and lunch information. Book Mates Thursday, June 7, 11:45 a.m., Fireside Room Bridge Wednesdays, 10 “The Great Alone,” by Kristin Hannah, centers around the family of a former POW who a.m. to 3 p.m., dining comes home from the Vietnam War a changed man, and, in an effort to regain his room. Chair is Joan equilibrium, moves his family to live off the grid in Alaska. Written by the author of “The Silver. Nightingale,” this book is described as an “unforgettable portrait of human frailty and resilience.” Sue Moore will moderate. Book Mates Co-chairs are Virginia and Ira Teller. Call Happy Hour Book the Club for reservation and lunch information. Club Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Fireside Room. The Epicurean Society Co-chairs are Leslie Bene and Michael presents Cubbin. Reserve at the Sails and Spice front desk. Knit or Knot First and Potrugese Explorations third Sunday of the month, 5 p.m., members of the lounge. Chair is Peggy Flavors of the World Powers.

Mah Jongg Thursdays, Tuesday, May 1 1 p.m., dining room. Chair is Susan Allan. 7 p.m. Dinner Chair John Gosch Paddle Tennis Tuesdays and Call Gloria Crawley, All CYC members and their guests Thursdays, 10 a.m. to CYC Office Administrator, noon. Co-chairs are are invited to join the Marylyn Hoenemeyer at 310-823-4567 Epicurean Society for this event. to make your reservation and S/C Cheryl Mahaffey.

22/BREEZE MAY 2018 100-Year-Old Masterwork, “Winesburg, Ohio,” Is Timely and Insightful

By VIRGINIA and IRA TELLER, Book Mates Co-chairs

herwood Anderson’s “Winesburg, Ohio,” like many of marriages, and the impact of “what other people think.” the classics S/C Bill Watkins has introduced and All of the characters in “Winesburg, Ohio” are grotesques, in Smoderated for Book Mates’ discussion, is filled with the text's definition of that word. Truths are beautiful, but when characters, themes, and issues that are even more relevant today truths become fixed in people's lives, they turn people into than when this novel was published in 1919. grotesques – lonely, isolated distortions of people. Bill began the discussion with background on Bill asked for each to single out a chapter that the evolution of novels and the differences in “When the book made the most impact. “Hands,” “The Untold structure between a novel and a short story. was published, Lie,” “The Thinker,” and “Tandy” stood out. Although each of the 24 sections in “Winesburg, When the book was published, some critics Ohio” stands on its own, they are part of a some critics attacked it for being immoral because of its sexual tapestry and the coming of age and maturity of attacked it themes, both hidden and blatant. Book Mates all George Willard, obviously the author, and provide found the work to be timely and still relevant, the thread that pulls it all together into a novel. for being digging deeper into human understanding and The town of the title, also a character, is similar to longing than most contemporary novels. the one in which Anderson grew up, with the immoral …” Our June selection is “The Great Alone,” by “grotesques” depicting people he knew. Kristin Hannah, author of “The Nightingale.” Sue Book Mates members offered their ideas on the various Moore will moderate. July’s selection is “Pachinko,” by Min Jin themes: unfulfillment, alienation, religion, poverty, unhappy Lee. Linda Oistad will moderate.

MAY 2018 BREEZE/23 From the Manager By MICHELE UNDERWOOD

t is wonderful to see business picking up in eliminate waste by letting us know if you are not the dining room. Chef Christian Monchâtre able to come within the time frame given. This also Iand his staff, as well as F&B Director Steve allows us enough time to call members on a waitlist Bell and the dining room staff, have made great who may want to attend. Extenuating circumstances efforts to improve the food and beverage service will be reviewed. to our members. Even better service can be We’ve made a change to our holiday barbeques. provided if you make reservations. When we We will have our Memorial Day and Labor Day know we have 80-plus reservations, we space out barbeques on Sunday evening instead of Monday. the seating, prepare additional servings of food The Memorial Day barbeque will start at 5 p.m., and schedule more staff. Eighty walk-ins create followed by our first Evening Colors ceremony at extra wait time as the kitchen can only prepare so 6:45 p.m. It will give everyone time to enjoy fun at many meals at one time and there is bound to be the Club without worrying about work or school the a table waiting for their food. If you are planning next day. Music will be provided by DJ Scott to bring in your crew on Wednesday night after Sunset Series, Jarema. let us know before you head out, so we can have your table The Snack Bar will be open on weekends only starting on ready when you return. If it’s a beautiful day and you want to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend until June 9 when it will have Sunday Brunch at the Club, give us a call. Having the be open seven days a week until Labor Day. Pool service will be time to prepare makes all the difference in making our offered Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day until operations more efficient. Labor Day and then weekends only in September. There has been some confusion about the Reservation and You may have noticed we have added an additional fire pit Cancellation Policy. As stated in the roster on page 56, and new, teak Adirondack chairs to the Epicurean Patio. Enjoy members who make reservations for cruises and Club events the sunset views from our new seating area. We have also added and cancel those reservations within 72 hours of the event will another teak dining set to our bar balcony for additional seating. be billed for one-half of the regular cost per person. No-shows Lounge chairs and umbrellas will be checked and replaced as will be charged the full amount. We are trying to make sure that needed this month. we adequately prepare for events, so reservations will be There are many fun events and activities to choose from this confirmed prior to the 72-hour cutoff. We hate to over-prep month. The Power Fleet is off to Malibu for a day cruise on May food or set a table with half the table empty. Please help us 5. If you don’t have a boat and you want to go, let us know and we will find someone you can ride with. Mother’s Day brunch at the Club is sure to please the mothers and grandmothers in your family on May 13. Reservations are required. John Sangmeister will discuss Transpac 2019 as well as planning for the LA Olympics 2024 at the Yachting Program May 24. The Pacific Cup Deepwater Series starts off with the first of three races on the bay, the “Zig Zag”, on May 20, followed by the “Baywatch” on July 7, and the “Catch Me If You Can” August 5. Cal Race Week and Cal Cup are around the corner June 1-3. With the combination of the two regattas this year, there will be a need for more race committee volunteers. Contact Chairs V/C Debbie Feinerman, Fleet Judge Advocate Nicole Harnett, or S/C Bill Stump if you are interested in participating. See you ‘round the Club.

In Memoriam

Elizabeth Wisda CYC member since 1969

26/BREEZE MAY 2018 MAY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Club closed 1 Bridge Club 2 Women’s 3 4 Mxd. Doubles 5 MAY HIGHLIGHTS Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis 1 Epicurean Dinner Book Mates Match Racing Jr. Learn to Sail Sunset Series 5 Malibu Day Cruise Epicurean Dinner Fleet Council Mtg. Adult Learn to 6 YP Yoga & Mimosas Sail #2 Mah Jongg 11 CYCWA Wrigley Mansion tour Women’s Mixed Doubles Malibu Day Cruise Seafood Buffet 13 Mother’s Day Brunch Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis Pickleball Brunch 6 Club closed 7 Club closed 8 Bridge Club 9 Women’s 10 Junior Rowing11 Mxd. Doubles 12 Jr. Learn to Sail Paddle Tennis Award Banquet Paddle Tennis CYCWA Board Mtg. YP Yoga & Art Aficionados Jr. Learn to Sail Mimosas Pickleball Women’s Jr. Comm. Mtg. CYCWA Wrigley Sunset Series Sail Comm. Mtg. Mansion Tour Adult Learn to Knit or Knot Paddle Tennis Sail #2 Mixed Doubles Mah Jongg Mixed Doubles Seafood Buffet Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis Flot. 42 Bus. Mtg. Pickleball 13 Club closed 14 Club closed 15 Bridge Club 16 Women’s 17 18 Mxd. Doubles19 Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis Mother’s Day Family Activities Brunch Sunset Series Comm. Mtg. Pickleball Jr. Learn to Sail HH Book Club Mah Jongg Adult Learn to Sail Mixed Doubles Women’s Paddle Tennis Mixed Doubles Seafood Buffet Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis Starlight Series Pickleball Brunch 20 Club closed 21 Club closed 22 Bridge Club 23 Women’s 24 25 Mxd. Doubles 26 Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis Jr. Learn to Sail Match Racing Pacific Cup Deep- Sunset Series Jr. Learn to Sail water Series #1 Women’s Mah Jongg Pickleball Art Aficionados Adult Learn to Pilates Class Paddle Tennis Sail #2 Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis Starlight Series Seafood Buffet Pickleball Brunch 27 Club closed Paddle Tennis 28 Club closed 29 Bridge Club 30 31 MAY HIGHLIGHTS Jr. Learn to Sail Bridge Mtg. Memorial New Member Mtg. 20 Pacific Cup Deepwater Series #1 Pickleball Sunset Series Weekend BBQ Book Mates Women’s Mah Jongg 27 Memorial Weekend BBQ Start of Evening Paddle Tennis YP Happy Hour 27 Start of Evening Colors Colors Mixed Doubles Starlight Series Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Breeze Deadline JUNE 2018 1 Mxd. Doubles 2 Paddle Tennis JUNE HIGHLIGHTS Cal Cup Cal Cup 1-3 Cal Cup 2-3 Cal Race Week Cal Race Week 9 Power Fleet Dock party Seafood Buffet Pickleball

Brunch 3 Club closed 4 Club closed 5 Bridge Club 6 Women’s 7 8 Mxd. Doubles 9 Cal Cup Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis PF Dock Party Cal Race Week Sunset Series Book Mates Match Racing Pickleball Boot Camp Class Women’s Fleet Council Mtg. Adult Learn to Paddle Tennis Knit or Knot Mah Jongg Sail #3 Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles Seafood Buffet Paddle Tennis Starlight Series Paddle Tennis Pickleball

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