Volume CMXCI July 2010

A Program Full of Fun The Santa Cruz Yacht Club Junior Sail- attend this program must have their parents drive ing Program is for children ages 8-21. Its goal is a great distance to reach the unpredictable Pinto to teach children basic through advanced sailing Lake. Sometimes there is not even a breath of skills. The program teaches rigging, boat han- wind and sometimes there is too much to sail on dling, and trim, as well as basic weather, sailing the lake. But wind or not, it is still enjoyable. history, sailing theory, race tactics and strategy. Some people rather not sail in water that is green Parents should consider this program because it is and gross. But if you follow the instructions, you a great and safe way for young children to over- will probably not fall in. The children might think come their fear of water. that setting up a boat by themselves is really com- The junior sailing program is an excellent plicated. But none of these obstacles have been in way to meet new friends and the sailing profes- my way. sionals. It helps with coordination on and off the Overall, the instructors are great and water. It also has monthly regattas and awards. everyone’s a . I’ve been participating The downside is that many children who in this program for three seasons and the instruc- July 2010 Santa Cruz Yacht Club Spinnaker Sheet

tors have transformed me from a little kid who is scared in three knots of wind, basically nothing to a girl who 1st through 3rd in almost every race.

Josselyn Verutti SCYC Junior Member 5th grade, SC Montessori School

Commodore Report

Wow, it’s July! There are lots of great things happening. First, the board appointed Rob Schuyler as “Corinthian Director,” and the Corinthian Laser Fleet has taken off big time. Originally we called Intermediate Fleet winners, Aidan Malmberg, it the Outreach Committee. The club is witnessing Josselyn Verutti and Nicholas Lenz and more enthusiasm, energy, and explosive growth John Andrews (Instructor) of any program in recent history. Let’s give Rob Schuyler, Barry Whittall and all Rob’s support team huge thanks. (See Rob’s article). No new information on the downstairs room addition, still waiting for estimates from the Over- sight Committee. On Tuesday June 22” the Port Commission voted to accept the club’s proposed Dry Storage Lease Agreement. We now have (2) five-year re- newable leases. The Dry Storage Lease Committee was able to negotiate some significant changes in the lease agreement that protects the club’s future. Huge thanks to this committee, Royce Fletcher, Bill Lard, Tim Kelbert and Craig French. These

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One way to get involved is to help around the club and join forces with myself, Warren Pelz, Vern and Meredith Wallace with our newly developed Toilers Group. With all this great weather, the grounds are looking rough and the entrance from below needs attention. If we’re going to be a first class yacht club, we have to act and look like one, which includes the surrounding grounds. This is the reason we need volunteers to help on a guys researched and worked on this for months. monthly basis, (Toilers). We will be scheduling The tram: In the June Spinnaker Sheet a 2 hour work party and barb-b-que soon, stay there was a flyer stating the cost of the Tram was tuned for more details and please contact me to $150,000 and asking for member pledges to build get involved. it. Well there was lots of interest from members, Warren Pelz has been helping around to the tune of $8,000 and that is growing. Rick the clubhouse with chores and tasks while Jim Linkemyer worked with the Tram Co. to develop Skinner is on vacation. Thank you Warren for a system that will save $50,000. Rick presented stepping in – we appreciate all your efforts. Rick this at the board meeting, and the board was en- Linkemyer has been doing a great job gathering thusiastic and gave support for pursuing the Tram, Tram information for the board to review. The as opposed to the elevator. It’s too early to give building project is being tweaked to save ad- out exact costs, but subtracting out the cost of the ditional monies with new construction material. elevator and adding in the pledges, we can make Thanks to all of you who continue to work behind this happen. If you want to be a part of the Tram the scene to ensure this project gets off the ground call Greg at the club (425-0690) to pledge either and under budget. money or your talent to help with the construc- Our Lighted Boat Parade committee met ” tion. Rick and several others are working on exact June 28 Lisa Loe is Chairperson and we are all costs and construction details. Let’s get behind this very excited about this year. We are looking for project and put SCYC on the map. volunteers for this See you around the club or on the bay. year’s Lighted Boat Parade committee, Commodore so come out and Steve Niemann join in the fun. Thank you for your continued Greeting from the Vice support Summer is upon us and the club is buzzing Michael Wood with energy and excitement. We have lots of activi- Vice Commodore ties going on and I encourage you to get involved. The Social Committee and galley are putting out some great dinners and parties, Regatta’s rocking, Outreach program is in full swing and growing, and the Juniors are hopping with their summer camps and cruisers are cruising.

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Rear Commodore’s Report From the Galley

Asian Night on June 13th was a big hit. Join us Sunday night July 11th. Back by We had 57 people for dinner on a Sunday which popular request our delicious and affordable Prime is a season record. I’ve gotten a lot of very posi- Rib or Shrimp lovers dinner. Please make reserva- tive feedback from members about the Theme tions with seatings at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00pm. Nights. I love ideas that work—don’t you? June 19th was the annual Spaghetti Feed Shrimp prepared your way with either Scampied, put on by the SCYC Juniors. This year the Grilled with a ginger glaze or deep fried coconut event took place after the Spring One Design with apricot chili dipping sauce, rice pilaf and fresh race, so the place was packed! Thanks to all vegetables with your choice of soup or salad. the volunteers and members who supported this $17.25 event. June 20th was Father’s Day and the Or brunch was scrumptious, featuring tri-tip with a delicious Béarnaise sauce, pork ribs, salmon Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus, twice baked potato penne pasta and, of course, potatoes to comple- and fresh vegetables with your choice of ment all that red meat! There wasn’t a hungry soup or salad. Dad left in the house, that’s for sure! Janell $18.75 Emberson once again did a wonderful job on the flowers. At last, summer is here! Come and sit on Upcoming events include a July 4th Crab the patio if you like and enjoy our Non –holiday Feed (pending the availability of crab), Sunday Brunch, Perfect if you want to get out and about. Dinner on 7/11, the Luau on 7/17 (Hawaiian Streamline menu at a streamline price Sunday July shirts and grass skirts optional!), our first summer 18th 11:00 to 1:30. $16 for Adults, $7.50 for chil- Sunday Brunch on 7/18 and Western Night on dren 12 and under. Make reservations soon 7/25. The Summer Brunch is also a new experi- If you haven’t been out for our Theme night ment this year, so c’mon down and check it out! buffet dinner, you won’t want to miss out! Our last buffet was Asian and a huge success! Great atten- Dave Emberson dance and rave reviews. This month will be Western Rear Commodore Theme night with another exciting menu, Sunday July 25th look for the posted menu on the web soon. July 4th Crab Feed Sandy & Scott Sunday, July 4th at 6:00pm Kiss Catering Crab, Garlic Bread, Salad & Pie $18pp (maximum 2 guests) Tram Fundraiser Reservations a must!

Luau

Saturday, July 17 Live Entertainment Reservations Please!

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Cruising Committee

Jazz on the raft-up. Join us Saturday July 24 at 3:00PM at Cowells to raft up and enjoy a live Jazz concert on the SC wharf. Bring plenty of sunscreen and some refreshments to share. (Maybe extra fenders and dock lines to share as well.) There will be a sign up sheet on the board and you can call or email Forest Roberts for more details.

Forest Roberts forest.robertsatgmail.com Upcoming SCYC (831) 431-3577 Events Calendar Moss Landing Cruise 2010 The Cruising Committee’s scheduled cruise to July 4th Crab Feed Moss Landing and Elkhorn YC for June 11 – 13 was quite well attended, especially for the BBQ on Saturday. July 4 Carol, and I (plus Reilly) sailed Transition over on Friday as did Steve Smardan and Vern Wallace MB PHRF Championships aboard Reachable Star Too. On Friday, the wind direction (WNW) at 15-20 kts was pretty good. But the July 10-11 10’ swells every 9 seconds kept the person at the helm well occupied steering off the starboard aft quarter jolts. Luau Hors d’oeuvres at the EYC and lots of old friends made Happy Hour just very enjoyable.. July 17 Saturday was a very sunny and warm day while the marine wildlife kept us constant company. Saturday 505 Summer Open afternoon, Ron Dillehay and Sheryl Guidera sailed Emeritus over and joined us at the EYC guest dock. July 17-18 Several SCYC couples travelled by land and joined us for the socializing and the BBQ. From SCYC we had Sunday Brunch Marc and Lyn Barshay with Ginny Delaney, Rick and Dorie Green, Larry and Marilyn Comstock, July 18 Meredith Wallace came to join Vern, Kate Riley and friend Judith, and committee chair Forest Roberts with Raft-Up / Jazz on the Wharf July 24

Hobie / Multi-Hull Regatta July 24-25

Sunday Theme Dinner July 25

5 July 2010 Santa Cruz Yacht Club Spinnaker Sheet friend Amit. Saturday evening, we had the pleasure of listening and/or dancing to two different but very good bands. The EYC members, club manager Carole, bartender Dan, and the Commodore Mark Pastick were very accommodating regarding our use of their berths, bar, band, BBQ, and lawn area, while there was a private (paying) party using the rest of the place. Sunday’s sail back was very calm with 2’-3’ swells and very light winds from the NNW.

Ron Merrall Cruising Committee

Aloha Dock Party

On Saturday, May 29th SCYC members and friends gathered down at the harbor for a Hawaiian themed dock party. The party was held on AA dock at Nancy and Dave Dias’ sailboat Eowyn. The weather that day was beautiful, and the potluck hors d’oeuvres were delicious. Those who stopped by included Judy and Tom Webster, Ann and Steve Niemann, Bob Warfield and Ginny Delany, Steve Smardan, Meredith and Vern Wallace, Kate Riley, Christine Shaw, Agnes Doutre, Virginia Lee Roberts, Rich- ard Gibbs, Edy Greenblatt, Marilyn and Larry Corinthian Laser Fleet Comstock, Bridget Binko and Fred Molnar with their nephew Jonathan, Bert Trafton, Yvonne Traf- The Corinthians have begun their Friday ton, Marge and Hank Christmann, DJ Timpany Evening Laser Races. The first evening there were four and Dennis DeMille, Nancy and Don Stephens, Tim Lasers and the next Friday the fleet doubled to eight. Litvin with Tina, Laurel and J.J., Dave and Ellie This month SCYC has received twenty new applications Rummens, Marc, Monica and Zoë Hersch, Forest for membership and more are coming. The Corinthians Roberts and Amit Zohar, and Peter Spicer. It was a are a new up and coming group in the club that should fun and festive event, and we hope to do it again next become a viable and lasting source of energy for SCYC year. long into our future. You are enthusiastically invited to come and Dave and Nancy Dias race on Friday evenings with us. Bring your Laser and have some fast fun with the Corinthians. There is a huge desire for more Lasers. For those of you who would like to donate your Laser to support the Corinthian effort, we would greatly appreci- ate the loan of your boat. You would have use of your Laser in addition to free storage in the boat yard. Your help would be greatly appreciated if you are interested in supporting the Corinthian Program. You could either help keep the Lasers in good working order or if you would like to get to know the Corinthians, they

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Racing Outside the Bay Area

Here is our latest update on club members, both would appreciate help rigging their boats on Friday professional and amateur sailors, who race outside the evenings at 5:30 p.m. Call Alex Guidici at (510) 325- Bay Area, in worldwide venues and what some of them 1422. had been doing in the preceding months. To the many members who have been so sup- portive of the Corinthian effort, I would like to thank Hawaii all of you once again. Last month, we reported on Mark Schipper Rob Schuyler and Todd Bredehoft preparing for the Pac Cup. Unfor- Corinthian Director tunately, while practicing maneuvers in 25+ knots off the coast of Santa Cruz, they lost their mast. For those of you wondering, Buzz Ballenger had the equipment Expansion Project handy to build them a new mast. They anticipate still making the start on July 6th. (Their insurance covered Things are well under way. By the next most of the replacement!) board meeting we will have all the construction estimates, the plans will be completed and the Board will be able to approve for submittal to the city. The estimated start date for construction will be late In May at Sardegna, on a little island off the October early November. For those interested, plans coast called La Maddalena, Morgan Larson as tacti- are available for review at the Yacht Club. Any cian, completed another Louis Vuitton Trophy Series, questions or concerns about the project feel free to racing once again with the Italians for Team Mascalzone contact me by phone or e-mail. Latino. On the ’s Cup class yacht, they made it to the quarter finals with excellent starts and speed, but Bret Gripenstraw one over early race and that series was over for the team, 831-818-9519 they finished 5th. The Series consists of 5 regattas in 5 [email protected] different countries spread out over 14 months. The next series will be in November in Dubai. Shana and Peter Phelan also just returned from Sardegna, but sailed at the opposite end of the island from Morgan. Shana continues as regular crew for the Melges 32, Samba Pa Ti team and Peter joined them as

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bowman for the European National Championships. Paul Allen sailed last month at Lake Garda, as the forward hand in the European, 18 foot skiff championships, on CST Composites/Harken. His team includes Howard Hamlin of Long Beach and Fritz Lanzinger of Seattle (CST composites of , has chosen to Paul’s team to sponsor). Due to choos- ing a big rig on a 20+ knot day, they had some spec- tacular capsizes but managed to finish rd3 .

Netherlands

Andy Estcourt raced in Copenhagen this past month aboard the RC44 Team Aqua.

France

In June, racing took Morgan Larson to Marseilles, for the Audi MedCup circuit event, sailing with skipper Terry Hutchinson, aboard the Quantum Racing’TP52. which finished th4 in the regatta. The circuit consists of five regattas over the course of five months in four different countries. They are all sailed in southern European waters, four in the Mediterranean and one in the Atlantic. www.medcup. org. They had a busy June, completing:

Texas • Block Island race, a 160 mile race from Stam- ford CT, around Block Island and return they st st st As this issue goes to print, Dominic Bove is were 1 to Finish, 1 Overall corrected IRC, 1 beginning the Laser North American’s in Galveston. in Class); We should have the results next time. • NYYC annual Regatta; • Newport to Bermuda Race; Sothern • Bermuda ‘Onion Patch Regatta’

At the end of May, Brent Ruhne returned If you have info on what club members are do- from the Ahamason Regatta in the Farr 40 class sailing ing out there in the world, please feel free to pass along aboard the Dark Star. The boat is owned and skip- details to [email protected] . pered by Jeff Janov from Santa Monica and Dave Ullman was the tactician. The team finished 1st in the Ellen Bucci regatta. Spinnaker Sheet Contributor Also in May Paul Allan raced in LA sailing on the TP52 Flash as the primary trimmer/coach. The SCYC CONNECTIONS team, skippered by Mick Schlens from rd who chartered the boat, finished 3 . This month, we’d like to answer some ques- tions that arise most often, particularly for new mem- East Coast bers. As our website progresses, Hopefully we can post them to a “Frequently Asked Questions” forum. In June, Brent Ruhne raced with the R/P designed 69 foot mini maxi Bella Mente’. The boat is owned and skippered by Hap Fauth from Minnesota. 8 July 2010 Santa Cruz Yacht Club Spinnaker Sheet

What are the SCYC hours of operation?

Club Hours are seasonal and congruous with Daylight Savings Time (DST). During DST, that is from mid-March through mid-October, the hours are:

• Clubhouse - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 10:00am to 10:00pm. • The Bar is open Friday & Wednesday - 4:30pm to 10:00pm and Saturday & Sunday - 3:00pm to 10:00pm. • Office Hours - Tuesday through Friday - What is the process and fees for renting the Club for 10:00am to 2:00pm. Mondays – Closed. a private party? • Dinners – dining starts at 5:30pm Wednesday and Fridays; • Any SCYC member can rent the SCYC at • Sunday meals – Brunches, Buffets and dinners a time that does not conflict with club open (see SCYC calendar for dates and times) hours. • Rental is for members only, however members How do I find out about upcoming events? may sponsor a non-member party but must be present during the entire function. The Spinnaker Sheet, that is our monthly • The SCYC can be rented from Tuesday-Sun- bulletin, is the best way to find out what’s happening day, from 10:00 am to 10:00 p.m., as long as around the Club, but here are some other forums for there is not already a scheduled event. information: • If you are interested in renting the club, please • The SCYC website, www.SCYC.org offers reserve early with the club manager, as the updates; calendar fills up quickly; • E-mail - from time to time you will receive • Alcohol is only permitted through the SCYC e-mail updates from our “[email protected], or bar, except that wine and champagne may be club staff email; served privately with a corkage fee; • Flyers posted around the Club, on the various • Only a SCYC staff may tend the bar; bulletin boards; • Fees are based on: • Twitter - you can sign up with the Clubs twitter account on the SCYC.org homepage;  The number of people estimated to at- • Face Book - you can become a friend of the tend ($50-$400); SCYC from the SCYC.org homepage.  Whether a club bartender is requested and for how many hours (up to $75);  Whether a parking enforcement officer will be required ($25/hr);  Whether the galley will be used; and  Janitorial services ($25-$50).  Galley fees of $50 are charged for Pot- lucks and the SCYC catering has first right of refusal for private parties.

If there are specific questions you have about operations, events, etc, feel free to email them to [email protected].

Ellen Bucci Spinnaker Sheet Contributor 9 July 2010 Santa Cruz Yacht Club Spinnaker Sheet

Windjammers Race 2010 pion, Fremont Sailing Club’s Art Lange, who finished second. “Old timers’, John Pacholski and Paul Tara, Mark your race calendars on September 3rd for finished third and fifth respectively, with Richmond the 68th start of the to Santa Cruz Wind- Yacht Club’s Gordie Nash fourth. Current Junior North jammers Race. The race will begin Friday morning American Champ Mike Pacholski sailed unofficially as with the first boats finishing before nightfall. a senior to finish seventh. As in the years past, we will be looking for volunteers The passage of an upper level trough brought to record finish times from the Santa Cruz Wharf as windier conditions than usual for the first two days well as greeters when the boats make it into the harbor. of the regatta, accompanied by a difficult chop. The If you are interested in helping out, please contact final day saw a return to a lighter, more typical breeze. Ernie Rideout or myself. None of this however, seemed to affect the eventual From a racing standpoint, there will be two winner, who almost effortlessly shifted gears to meet significant changes from races past. We will be bas- the conditions. Nor did it seem to affect his single- ing corrected finishes using “time on time” and, this minded concentration. On Sunday, he tacked directly is important to all Santa Cruz PHRF boats, we will be in front of his Dad, Paul Tara, on the starboard tack lay using PHRF Downwind Ratings. line to the weather mark. When Paul exclaimed, “Hey, This means that if you do not have a Northern Califor- it’s Father’s Day,” he replied, “I have only one gift - nia PHRF Certificate, you will be required to get one. bad air.” More race information can be found online at www.windjammersrace.org. The Windjammers look John Pacholski forward to hosting a great race this year. Back in the old days… Bob Simpkins Windjammer Skipper The following article is a reprint that appeared in the Seabright News, Winter of 2010 edition. It is a history, Junior News start-to-finish, of the SCYC. It is written by long-time resident Traci Bliss. Traci’s family has very old roots Two SCYC father-son teams, John and Mi- in Santa Cruz County. Her father was commodore of chael Pacholski, and Paul and Patrick Tara traveled the Santa Cruz Yacht Club in 1931. I’m sure you will to Clear Lake for the El Toro Senior North American enjoy reading her article. Thank-you Traci for giving Championship held June 18, 19, 20. El Toro sail- me the month off! ors are considered juniors until they reach their 15th birthday when they become eligible to race in the Niels Kisling senior fleet. Sixteen year old, three time Junior North SCYC Historian American Champion Patrick Tara wasted no time in serving notice on the senior fleet. Sailing a nearly The Santa Cruz Yacht Club: A Journey with flawless seven race series, he posted finishes of 1, 1, 2, Humble Beginnings 4, 2, 1, 1 to capture the title from the defending cham- It was the beginning of 1928 when a handful of locals, mostly businessmen, were thoroughly enjoy- ing themselves at Pacific Avenue’s Saddle Rock Cof- fee Shop. At that informal gathering of friends, the Santa Cruz Yacht Club was born, although it would be another decade before it formally incorporated. Until 1930, the members used the Boardwalk Casino build- ing as a convenient meeting spot while making plans for a facility of their own. In keeping with Depres- sion-era frugality, their first ever yacht club structure, part-way down the municipal wharf, consisted of an

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8 by 12 wood fish house with a table, bench, and two lockers. According to Ernie Rideout, a junior mem- ber at the time, “Our one amenity was the head—a hole in the floor.” Despite such primitive conditions, the club seemed an attractive idea as the membership swelled to well over 50 by 1931. The 1930 Com- modore, Sam Leask, had this to say, “We resorted to frequent expeditions to nearby bootleg establishments for meetings which were hilarious and convivial if not particularly yachting oriented.” Although Prohibition was in full swing, the 1931 Commodore, Phil Bliss, never confessed to such bootlegging conviviality, instead insisting, “We needed an easy storage place for our gear and the wharf was it.” Probably, both view- points accurately reflected the times! (Jim Edwards (left) and Georges McCormick (right) are The club members owned the Jack and the Jill, all smiles at the trophy presentation dinner held at the 18-foot, cub class sloops, accessible by climbing down Riverside Hotel after the 1967 Windjammer Race. They a loosely hanging wood ladder on the wharf and row- finished first and corrected first that year to collect all ing at least a hundred yards to board the boat. During that silver you see on the table) the thirties, Girl Mariners—a senior branch of the Girl Scouts—enjoyed periodic lessons on the Jill provided served as a Port Commissioner for almost two decades by various club members. Marian Mee, one of those and became Yachtsman of the Year in 1985. Even- mariners and a Seabright resident since 1948, recalls, tually Jill 2, a mercury class boat replaced the original “Our troop loved the experience but no one thought we Jill but never garnered quite the same affection as her learned enough to have our own boat.” In late Sep- predecessor. To this day and with fond memories, the tember 1931, Ernie and Ransom Rideout and their Club hosts a local event, The Jack and The Jill Re- father and grandmother embarked on one of the sloops gatta. for a Sunday sail. Due to a foul bottom, however, soon When SCYC became the finish line host for they began to drift with no ship-to-shore communica- the 67 mile Windjammer Race in 1938, the regatta, tion. About sunset, Bliss, who lived at the point on with a San Francisco Bay starting point, attracted more West Cliff Drive, saw the boat drifting up the coast. than a thousand shoreline spectators in Santa Cruz. In Realizing the need for help, yet with no Coast Guard those days, when club members needed space for post- to contact, he called the Johnson family, owners of race partying as well as their regular meetings, they Johnson Speed Boats. When one of the Johnson boats consistently chose the Casa Del Rey Hotel. The club finally found the unlighted sloop around midnight, the affectionately named the trophy for the Windjammer Rideouts had drifted a few miles past Lighthouse Point. Race best corrected time, “The Casa Del Rey.” But On the journey home, the Johnson boat roared along with the advent of the ultra light displacement boat at 12 knots, twice the speed capacity of the struggling (ULDB) in the 70s, the club decided to include a more sloop it towed. While the Rideouts did make it home in prestigious “first finish” Windjammer Race award and one piece, the sloop did not; both the rudder and tiller the Casa Del Rey became that prize. It remains the were destroyed, remnants of the latter permanently lost club’s most prestigious trophy among the many annual at sea. awards. Ultimately, the sloop named Jack came to a Some Santa Cruz yachts continued as recre- sad end—lost on a Santa Cruz beach, the victim of an ation boats during World War II and others were used early winter storm—but the Jill valiantly carried on. to assist the Coast Guard. As a sailing entity, the club During the 1940s, long time Fourth Avenue residents itself became inactive, suspending all races between Bob and Betty Halterman remember courting days 1942 and 1945. When the Windjammer Regatta re- that included outings on the Jill. In 1950 when Norm sumed as an annual event, the media considered it big Lezin arrived in Santa Cruz and joined the Club, he news. The 1949 Windjammer captured two front page perfected his skills on the Jill, a solid start for one who headline stories in the Sentinel, which noted, “The 11 July 2010 Santa Cruz Yacht Club Spinnaker Sheet race is the longest and toughest on the Pacific Coast summer with the arrival of second-home owners and with the exception of the Trans Pacific to Honolulu.” their renters. During the 1963 harbor construction, Responding to this renewed momentum, members Jack Halterman, professional racer and 2005 Yachts- built a new clubhouse, which officially opened July man of the Year, began his nautical career in earnest. 4, 1953, but maintained the original “fish-house” Age 12 at the time, Jack daily rowed back and forth location (now the site of the Wharf Headquarters across a “harbor in progress.” Three years later he building.) Facing west, the new digs consisted of a joined the club as a junior member, sailing frequently shower, kitchenette, counter for the bar, small room with Robert Kinzie Jr., 1958 Commodore. for socializing, and several lockers. The Sentinel To celebrate the harbor dedication on April 18, reported, “The lockers, finished in natural redwood, 1964, the club organized special events, yet delayed are most attractive and the walls have been finished opening the new location until 1965. The harbor- in deep green. The club’s triangular pennant (burgee) side venue, which some believe was purchased for is set in the floor.” The club bar operated entirely on $26,000, looked and felt like a typical beach bungalow an honor system: Each beer required a quarter in the of the early twentieth century—quaint, not particularly wooden cigar box for those who neglected to bring spacious, and never warm in cold weather. In the their own. Norm Lezin was one of many regulars mid 1970s the Board of Directors undertook a major who preferred the convenience of a quarter in the box. remodel of the cozy bungalow. This increase in use- With a real head, rattan coaches, and a gor- able space achieved a long term goal: All social events geous view, Santa Cruz Yacht Club attracted several except the annual installation of officers could now be members from over the hill. One of those was Ernie held on site. Rideout, who gladly paid the $20 initiation fee to the Around the same time, Bill Lee, of ULDB club where he enjoyed junior membership two de- fame and 1977 Yachtsman of the Year, led the effort to cades earlier. Today, Ernie, a Fourth Avenue resident expand the concept of club membership. The wives of for more than three decades, is the only club member all members became members in their own right and to have achieved Yachtsman of the Year twice since by 1979, the club elected the first female Commodore, the award began. Terry Drew, 1991 Yachtsman of Joy Free. Subsequently, three of the five woman com- the Year, recalls being the only junior member in modores also achieved recognition with Yachtswoman 1961, “My job was to clean up after every monthly of the Year trophies: Free, Susie Thomsen, and Bar- meeting and like all the members I loved having my bara Booth. own key.” But already a major move was in the off- Our Seabright neighbor for 45 years, the club ing—all the way from the wharf to Seabright. eagerly sponsors cherished annual traditions. Ever During the 1940s and 50s, Worth Brown, since the post-WWII return of the Windjammer Race, a local businessman and 1939 Commodore, worked the club hosts the finish-line celebration each Labor diligently on behalf of the club, effectively promot- Day weekend. Reflecting on this Santa Cruz tradi- ing the big picture of yachting. “If any one person tion, Bob Simpkins says, “During the sixties, as a should be given a lot of credit for making our Small family we would watch the boats come in. It looked Craft Harbor happen it is Worth Brown,” is a view like so much fun we really wanted to be part of the strongly shared by long timers Ernie Rideout and race.” By 1968 the Simpkins family did just that in Bob Halterman. their newly acquired boat, Xanthippe, a 50. Throughout Santa Cruz, enthusiasm for the A 30- year-old club tradition, the very festive Lighted harbor burgeoned during the 1962 groundbreaking. Boat Parade draws increasingly larger crowds the first Within days, the Port District received more berth Saturday each December. For those who miss the applications than could be accommodated; when 360 actual event, dozens of harbor yachts remain beauti- slips were dedicated in the lower harbor in 1964, fully lighted throughout the holiday season. Another efforts for a 95 slip expansion were already under- annual event, The Day on the Bay Regatta, enables way. In anticipation of the harbor completion, the the organization to donate approximately $40,000 to club acquired prime property on Seabright’s Fourth Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Santa Cruz. Such commu- Avenue along the port’s west side. Unlike most yacht nity awareness seems just as evident among new club clubs, SCYC planned to situate itself in a residential members as it is with long-timers. For example, in neighborhood which more than doubled in size each 2004 avid racer Vance Landis joined the club, serving

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as social director for two years. “I’ve seen firsthand Manager’s Report the club’s commitment to being a good neighbor as we constantly look for ways to minimize any negative im- I would like to start off by thanking Lena pact, such as being ever about both noise and Parker & John Blackburn, Freda Crum and Frank parking.” Her special fondness for the neighborhood & Anni Della Corte for hosting this year’s French goes back 30 years. While a student at UCSC in 1980, interns. This is an invaluable service to your Club and Vance rented a Fourth Avenue home and enrolled in a is much appreciated. Starting July 15 we will have university sailing class—that began her commitment three interns from the French Poly Technique School to sailing as well as to preserving the unique quality of of engineering in France. They are Yonnes Chaija, Seabright. Fanny Thomas and Pauline Sarrabezolles. They will be working in and around the Yacht Club, stag- Traci Bliss gered, for one month each. Please thank them and make them feel welcome. Next I would like to give a standing ovation to Rob Schuyler and his team of Barry Whittall, John Wurster and De Schuyler (as well as others) for their outstanding efforts to bring younger sailors (Corin- thian) to the Club. To date we have 16 new Corinthian members. I would also like to commend and welcome these new members. It is wonderful to see all these new faces. Every month you receive the Spinnaker Sheet, but probably don’t realize all the volunteer time that goes into the mailings. I would like to recognize and thank the following who fold, stuff, tape and label each and every Spinnaker Sheet. They are: Nancy Rideout, Nan Moore, Charlene Hyde, Janet Welch, Ed & Donna Smith, Hjordis Quitzau, Freda Crum, Stella Rebollar, Wayne Dutton, Meredith & Vern Congratulations to our newly introduced members from Wallace, Nancy Dias, Lyn Johnston, Ransom Ride- left to right: Bob Cori (new member), Dave Aquino out, D.J. Timpany, Ann Niemann, Kay Cummings (sponsor), Mark Gottlieb (new member), Zoe Aquino and Ginny Delaney. (sponsor), Mark & Pia Middione (new members), Steve I would like to give a special thank you to Niemann (Commodore), Dan & Nancy Larson (new Darin Dillehay. Who for the past 15+ years has members), Mary Larkin & Stephan Berlinski (sponsors) helped me put your “Membership Roster & Hand- book” together. Really appreciate it Darin! We are looking for a new “Clothing Chairper- son.” If you are retail oriented and would like to give Membership Report back to your Club please let me know. Thank you Sharon, we truly appreciate all your hard work. Regular 409 Junior 84 On a personal note. Ron we love you and Non-Resident 67 Corinthian 26 look forward to a speedy recovery. Life 11 Honorary 27 That’s all for now. Enjoy your Summer.

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