Photo by Kim Kaminski
American Magic Practices in Pensacola Bay during the Valentine Regatta Events of World War II to be commemorated th Over the next four years: 75 Anniversary of the U.S. Navy Experiences in World War II
MARCH 2020 th December 7, 2016 – 75 Anniversary of The Attack on Pearl Harbor the Start of WWII Commodore’s Comments
Starting with the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2016 through the anniversary of the Japanese surrender onboard USS Missouri on September 2, 2020. “World War II history has always been of intense interest to KEN PYLE both our service and the country at large – and for a very good reason” said Naval History and Heritage Command Director Sam Cox. “It was a worldwide conflict with existential From the Helm: consequences that continue to unfold, and it affected every Hope all of you are doing well as we transition to American.” America is a maritime nation whose security is more spring and summer-like weather. March tied to the sea and depends on a capable and credible certainly came in like a lamb this past Sunday, but U.S. Navy. Saturday (Leap Day) provided all the excitement most of us could handle on the waters of Pensacola Bay. Maxine #1/Commodores Cup #1/Pensacola Bay Championship #3, our first race of the year got off on time on February 29 with a good breeze out of the southwest and some choppy seas. We had 13 www.history.navy.mil/wwii boats registered and 13 show up at the starting line!! How great was that? As the afternoon progressed,
however the winds stiffened providing some real
adventure on the water, including a broken main 2020 Membership Dues are Due ! mast, jury-rigged mainsail to allow a finish, and other equipment failures. No one was injured as far as I Due are payable on or before January know, but our sailors from NYCP, PYC and PBYC had a good test of their sailing skills. We look 1, 2020 through March 5, 2020. forward to having more of our members on the water for our CC #2/PBC#6/Anniversary Regatta on April A semi-annual payment plan is 18. Come on out, even if just to watch the other racers and enjoy a day on our beautiful Bay, plus the available, just ask us. after-race party in the Crow’s Nest. To help our sailors gain better knowledge of NOTE: a late fee of $30 will be racing and Race Committee do’s/don’ts, we are assessed after March 5, 2020. holding two 2-hour Sailing/Racing Training sessions at the Crow’s Nest on March 5 and 19 from 1700- 1900. If you would like to join us, just send me an email or text or show up. Our hope is to give sufficient confidence to those who might be considering sailing in one or more of our races to actually “take the plunge” and join the fun and challenge of sailing in a (mostly) friendly and supportive competition among sailors on the Bay. I want to specifically recognize four of our newer members for joining the Race Committee for CC #1: Roni and Steven Boomer; and Scott and Regina Swanson. I am told they showed great enthusiasm and commitment to the tasks assigned and learned a lot. We need more RC members, so if you have asked in the past to join us and no one got back with you, I apologize and will assure you we will find space for more “trainees” because we need the help! We have some very experienced veterans Photo by Jim Parsons – American Magic at the Port of who have carried the RC for many years who are Pensacola looking forward to mentoring and sharing all they know with you. Call, text or email Oscar Robertson, our Fleet Captain at (318) 331-0115 or NYCP = Navy Yacht Club PBYC = Pensacola Beach Yacht Club [email protected]. PYC = Pensacola Yacht Club We have had a good start to the year. I hope you FWYC = Fort Walton Yacht Club will join for our monthly membership meetings on first Thursday of the month and come out to the BWYC = Bay Waveland Yacht Club CSA = Corinthian Sailing Association Crow’s Nest to either sail with us or just enjoy the FYC = Fairhope Yacht Club after-race party on Race Days. LBYC = Long Beach Yacht Club Fair Winds and Following Seas and find a way to LPWSA = Lake Pontchartrain Women’s Sailing Association Enjoy! MYC = Mobile Yacht Club NOYC = New Orleans Yacht Club PCYC = Pass Christian Yacht Club PONTYC = Pontchartrain Yacht Club SYC = Southern Yacht Club TYC = Tammany Yacht Club
Ken Pyle 2020 Commodore [email protected] (850) 912-4890
2020 NYCP Racing Calendar • April 18th, 2020 - Commodore’s Cup #2 / Anniversary Regatta (Bay Champ #6) • June 13th – 14th, 2020 - 58th Annual Navy Cup Upcoming Local Regattas – • July 18th, 2020 - 40th Annual Bikini Meetings – Gatherings Regatta (20th Annual Ladies Trilogy) MARCH • September 19th, 2020 - Commodore’s 1 Mardi Gras Regatta - NOYC Cup #3 (Bay Champ #10) 1 J/30 Midwinter – NOYC • October 10, 2020 – Commodore’s Cup #4 4 NYCP Board Meeting at NYCP / Veterans Regatta (Bay Champ #11 ) 5 NYCP Membership Meeting – NYCP 6-8 Premiere Sailing League Winter Exhibition Series #3 - PYC 7 Spring #1 – BWYC 7 Fleur de Lis – NOYC / SYC / LPWSA 20th Anniversary Summer Sailstice 7 Northshore Cup H. S. Regatta – PontYC nd 7 Winter #3 – PontYC / CSA June 22 , 2020
7-8 Spring #1 / Spring #2 – LBYC 14 Spring #3 – LBYC 14-15 Mardi Gras Regatta (Capdevielle) – NOYC 14-15 Mardi Gras Regatta (One Design) – NOYC 14-15 Winter Series 1 &2 – MYC September 12th, 2020 19-22 J22 Midwinter - SYC 21 Maxine #2 / Bay Championship #4 – PBYC 21 Rafferty #3 – PCYC 21 Spring #4 – LBYC The Navy Yacht Club will now be using the 21 Spring #2 – BWYC US Sailing Regatta Network, powered by Regatta 21 Two Against the Lake - TYC Network.com 21-22 US Safety at Sea Course – PYC For all race registrations – visit www.navypnsyc.org to 21-22 Dogwood – FYC obtain registration the link.
22 Chicken Eater Regatta – BWYC 25 NYCP Board Meeting at NYCP 28 Maxine #3 / Bay Championship #5 / PYC All sailors have something in common – the Champ #1 – PYC importance of keeping sailing vibrant and 28 Spring #1 – PontYC / CSA 28 SYC Opening Regatta – PHRF #1 & #2, Classic strong for future generations
#1 - SYC 28-29 Wet and Cool – FYC 28-29 Finn Gulf Coast Championship - FYC Vice’s Verses
PATRICK SARGENT
Greetings to All, We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our The “Crow’s Nest” home of the Navy Yacht Club third membership meeting of the year. The theme of since the summer of 1963. Celebrating 57 years of the evening will be “The Luck of the Irish”. sailing camaraderie! We will also be gearing up for our sail training and gathering ads for our Navy Cup Brochure. Please make your plans to attend and assist. I look forward to 2020 as your Vice Commodore for the Navy Yacht Club. If you have any questions or would like to share any ideas for social functions for the upcoming year, please let me know.
NYCP Social Committee
The Social Committee helps with Membership meetings, Regattas and Special Events. Here is a list of some of our events in 2020:
We are always looking for volunteers to help with our Patrick Sargent social activities – if you would like to help cook, 2020 Vice Commodore bartend, and clean-up or help provide assistance this is the committee for you. [email protected] (850) 590-7217 Membership Meetings:
Sandy Pyle
March Meeting – “The Luck of the Irish” April – “IRS -Soup and Bread” Thanks to everyone for your contributions! May – “Off to the Races” They help keep our organization and its mission alive. Proposed Marina Parties: Kathy Champagne
• April 18, 2020 – 89th Anniversary Party / Marina Party After a meeting or activity at the Crow’s Nest - • June 20, 2020 – 20th Anniversary International Summer Sailstice Please remember to wipe down your tables and Party • July 18, 2020 – 40th Anniversary of the Bikini Regatta Party return the chairs back to their original set-up (four • September 19, 2020 – International Talk Like a Pirate Day chairs to each table) – Thank you. Marina Party / Commodore’s Cup 3 • October 10, 2020 – Commodore’s Cup 4/ Veterans Regatta / Marina Party
If you are interested in helping with the planning of the Meetings and Special events in 2020 please contact Sandy Pyle or Kathy Champagne Contact Sandy Pyle at [email protected] to let her know what food dish/side you will be bringing for our potluck dinners.
Welcome Aboard
N.Y.C.P. Meeting- February 6, 2020
Hello All, We had a wonderful evening at meeting. Our theme of the evening was in honor of Bob Marley’s birthday a “Caribbean Evening” filled with yummy treats and traditional foods. And Fred Locke brought in his sail bags that he created and designed for our 50/50 raffle. If you are new members to the club - we would like to welcome you. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings. If you bring any new friends with you to the meeting be sure to let us know so we can introduce you or your friends to our members-you never know who may want to join our ranks and become the newest Navy Yacht Club member.
Iva Prosser 2019 Miss Hospitality [email protected] (850) 485-5533
February Membership Meeting – February 6th – “In Honor of Bob Marley’s Birthday – Caribbean Evening”
GALLEY BITES needed to set up the Crows' Nest for the after-party By Julie Connerley and award ceremony. If you are interested in being trained to help with In a departure from typical Valentines or Mardi our regattas and any of our other yachting activities Gras themes for February, our NYCP food coming up in 2020 – please, let me know we would committee chose to honor Bob Marley. His February love to have you help. There is always something 6 birthday was the same day as our meeting. The fun to do! theme was Caribbean or Jamaican favorites. Balancing out the Caribbean flavors was an array of desserts. And, as always, our Miss Molly provided something sweet. Molly's penchant for cakes and pies is always appreciated, as is everything she does for Navy YC. The saying "icing on the cake" Jim Parsons refers to something positive that enhances a 2020 Rear Commodore situation that's already good. Miss Molly is our "icing [email protected] on the cake" and all of us with a sweet tooth enjoy (850) 384-4575 her generous monthly contributions. Thanks Molly!
Bon appétit!
To all prospective participants in the NYCP Regattas
Please be advised that access to NAS Pensacola is being highly enforced. Since we (NYC) do not know in advance, we are unable to give the main gate a list of possible attendees. If you do not possess a DoD ID card, you may not be permitted access without sponsorship. You will be held at the gate until a sponsor can come to allow your entry. All persons in the car must have some form of ID, even if the driver has a DoD ID. If you arrive at the gate and are told you need a sponsor, you can call 384-4575 and someone will be sent to help you gain access. We will be manning the Crow's Nest (Bayou Grande Marina) from 0800 Race Day Saturdays. Registration for the NYCP Regattas is available via the Regatta Network and is mandatory. Registration will be open at the Crow's Nest on Saturdays at 0900. Computer access to the Regatta Network will be available for your use for registration. The NOR is available on the Regatta Network website and on NYCP's web sites. For future races register via Regatta Network so that we may generate a list for the Security Department, which will facilitate entrance to the base. If you anticipate entering REAR COMMODORE the base and do not have the proper credentials, please furnish a list of crew members ten days in advance. Jim Parsons We look forward to providing a great regatta with lots of participation. Hello All, REGISTER TODAY! Pass this information on to other The Commodore’s Cup Race #1 / Maxine #1 / folks I may have missed. Thanks, Bay Championship #3 was held on February 29th Jim Parsons (Leap Day). So far, we have 13 boats registered to Rear Commodore sail and we are planning 2 races. I would like to add a request for support of the preparations for the Race Committee. Help would be needed to break out the marks, flags and to launch Striper as well as carry water, ice, sandwiches out to the signal boat (Maxine or Sandshark?). Help is “MoonShine Messages” -
Ellen Costigan FLEET CAPTAIN
HOPEFULLY, WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE MONTHLY
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS! – As Captain Lili (our one and "Racing News" – Tom “Oscar” Robertson only Sunshine Lady) always said “IF YOU PLAN ON BEING SICK SOON–GIVE ME A CALL.” Or if you are ill or know Hello All, someone who is ill, due to have surgery, or may be in the Our first race was held on February 29th – hospital and would like some “moonshine” send their way, Commodore’s Cup #1 / Maxine Sansom #1 and the please call. Bay Championship #3. I am looking forward to Ellen Costigan sharing all of the details from our first race of the 2020 “Miss Moonshine” year at the General Membership Meeting. [email protected] We need to grow our knowledge base for key (850) 455-7990 positions on the race committees. Our yacht club is responsible for organizing and executing several races during the year. This means we have to eat up the course, announce the starting sequence, time and monitor the race then score the results. It Moonshine Get Well amounts to a fun day on the water sharing camaraderie with fellow club members and provides Messages experience for racing your own boat. Help the club and have a great day on the water. See me to sign Get Well Wishes are being sent out to Past up for the April 18 race committee. Commodore Bob Sutton’s wife Renee on her Last year I was very fortunate to be volunteered recent leg surgery. You are in our prayers as a race committee member. I gained a lot of insight into the sport and more importantly enjoyed to camaraderie of fellow members while out on Happy Birthday Wishes are also being sent out to Past Pensacola Bay. Can't beat this experience. If you Commodore Bob Sutton who not only celebrates his are interested in getting involved, please contact special day on March 20th but the following day both he me. My vision is to have one of our experienced and Renee celebrate their wedding anniversary. Best members give a short, very informal class prior to wishes to you both! the start of races on subjects such as setting up a course, scoring, the various visual and audible symbols and timer's duties. It is a lot of fun and I highly recommend it! Thanks again,
Thomas “Oscar” Robertson 2020 Fleet Captain [email protected] (318) 331-0115 Navy Flying Scot Sailing
NYCP Flying Scot boat is back at the Navy Base. If you are interested in practicing with the racing crews or just would like to go for a sail let us know and we will work out a time with you and be happy to help with any instructions necessary for you to enjoy our club boat along with this beautiful place we call home. Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Tuesday, March 17th
2020 Pensacola Bay Championship Series Bay Championship Race #2 Jan 25 Frostbite Regatta – PBYC (Bay Champ #1) Feb 8 Valentine Regatta – PBYC (Bay Champ #2) Valentine Regatta Feb 29 Maxine #1/CC#1 – NYCP (Bay Champ #3) Pensacola Beach Yacht Club - 12 PHRF boats – 2/8/2020 Mar 21 Maxine #2 /Rites of Spring – PBYC (Bay Champ #4) Mar 28 Maxine #3 – PYC (Bay Champ #5) Bermuda Start - April 18 CC#2/Anniversary Regatta – NYCP (Bay Champ #6) Spinnaker A – 12.96 miles April 25 Cancer Society (Fiesta of Five Flags) Regatta 1st – Atlantic Union II – Paul & Rachael Gillette – PYC – PYC (Bay Champ #7) 2nd – Sea Ya (Albert J Rice) – Kirk Newkirk – PBYC/PYC May 9 *Sea Buoy – PBYC (Bay Champ #8) 3rd – Forerunner – John Mathis – PYC Jun 26-28 *Gulfport-Pensacola–GYC/PYC (Bay Champ #9) Sep 19 CC #3 – NYCP (Bay Champ #10) Spinnaker B – 12.96 miles Oct 10 CC#4/Veterans – NYCP (Bay Champ #11) 1st – Ariadne - Bob Patroni – PBYC Oct 16-18 *WFORC– PYC (Offshore Race) (Bay Champ #12) 2nd – Phoenix – Tony Nichols – NYCP/PYC 3rd – Helldiver – Kim Kaminski – NYCP Women’s Regattas June 6-7 – Fleur de Lis – SYC / NOYC / LPWSA and Non-Spinnaker – 7.56 miles GYA Women’s PHRF Championship – SYC 1st – Arcadia – Bob Kriegel – PYC July 18 – Bikini Regatta - NYCP 2nd – Mahalo – Kelly MacLeod - PYC July 25 – Race for the Roses Regatta – PBYC 3rd – Sea Breeze – Dan Owczarczak – NYCP/PYC Aug 1 – Fast Women – PtYC (suggested date) 4th – Lockeness – Fred Locke – NYCP Aug 15-16 - GYA Knost Regatta - PCYC 5th – Shenanigans – Bridget Helms – PYC Aug 22 – Pam Sintes – NOYC 6th – Salty – J. Marcus Hollis - None Sept 27 – Coco Seeman - SYC Oct 10- Pink Ribbon – SYC / NOYC / LPWSA 2020 Maxine Sansom US Sailing – GYA Championship Series 2-29-2020 3-21-2020 3-28-2020
Regional/District/National/World Events 2020 Mar 19-20 J22 Midwinter Championship Apr 3-5 GORC Regatta Pensacola Bay Championship Series Apr 4-5 Alfonso Sutter D-14 Laser Champs The hope and idea for the Pensacola Bay Apr 18-19 GYA Gulf Coast Viper 640 Champs May 2-5 GYA Opening Championship Series would encourage greater May 6-7 Regatta al Sol participation by everyone in all of the regattas on Jun 6-7 GYA Women’s PHRF Championship the bay and not just in your home club regattas. Jun 13-14 Navy Cup Jun 19-24 US Sailing Youth Natl. Champs This idea was initiated in 2016 and the hope is to Jun 19-21 GYA Offshore Challenge Cup have this series continue for years to come - there Jun 26-28 US Sailing 29er Natl. Champs Jun 26-28 USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival will be 12 regattas in the series and only 8 races Jul 4-5 Jr Olympic Sailing Festival would have to be sailed to qualify a yacht for the Jul 18-19 Jr Lipton Championship Bay Championship…thereby offering the potential Aug 8-9 GYA Sportboat Championships Aug 15-16 Knost Championship for 4 throw-outs or regattas that could be skipped if Aug 22-23 Galloway GYASunfish/Laser Champ a yacht wasn’t able to compete in all 12. The series Sep 5-7 Lipton Challenge is open to all boats owned by a member in good Oct 24-25 Hobie Wave Intergalactic Champ Nov 7-8 Gulf Coast H.S. Championship standing of one of the Pensacola area yacht clubs. A Nov 14-15 Melges 24 Bushwacker/PreWinters Pensacola Offshore Championship will be sailed within the series and awards for these 3 offshore Upcoming Boat Shows March 8th thru 10th – Mobile Boat Show, Mobile, AL races* only in 2020. Boats need not sail in any of March 27th thru 29th – Orlando Boat Show, Orlando, FL the other Pensacola Bay Championship series races in order to compete for the Offshore Championship and would need to race in only 2 of the 3 to qualify. There’s definitely room for multihull divisions as well as PHRF racing and cruising and One-Design divisions, youth divisions, etc.
Gulf Yachting Association (GYA) Activities
Julie Connerley
The Gulf Yachting Association is pushing to increase the number of certified race officers and judges among all its clubs as many seasoned officials are stepping down from years of dedicated service to the sailing community. Classes like US Full Moon Float Sailing's One Day Race Management Seminar Paddle Board and Kayak (ODRMS) are a necessary step in recruiting race Get set for a paddleboard races under the full management officials. moon March 10th from nightfall 5PM to 8:30PM. At Twenty-six members of GYA member clubs the events, there will be free drinks, hotdogs and participated in the ODRMS hosted by Pensacola s’mores. Races include kayak, tandem kayak and Yacht Club on February 15. NYCP members paddleboard races. For more information, call 452- attending included Steven and Roni Boomer, Julie 4152 Connerley, Ellen Costigan (substituting for Key Pyle), John Matthews, Jim Parsons, Tom "Oscar" March 10, 2020 Robertson, and Scott and Regina Swanson. All 5pm to 8:30pm – Bayou Grande Marina those possessing a US Sailing membership who attended the $35.00 class are eligible to take the on- Full Moon Float - Upcoming Dates: line test comprised of 25 questions which must be March 10th April 7th answered in 40 minutes. Test scores are then May 7th included in US Sailing's Sailing Officials Automated June 5th Reporting System, or SOARS. US Sailing’s July 5th estimated 1,000 certified race officials use SOARS August 3rd to keep track of their events, courses and continuing September 2nd October 1st education. The system simplifies the process for the November 30th race official committees, who manage the certification of officials, to easily review members’ experience and evaluate their qualifications. Navy Yacht Club-Dan Smith Memorial In other news, the long awaited GYA Youth Sailing Scholarship Centennial Book capturing 100 years of sailing history, including the Lipton Challenge--the longest running interclub competition in the GYA--is in the final proofing stages. Those who purchased a book will be able to pick it up at the Opening Regatta May 2-3 at St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club (Panama City). As I am expecting to attend, I will be glad to pick up any books ordered by NYCP members IF advised beforehand. Age range 7 years to 16 years old Sail Safe, Have Fun! If you know a military dependent youth (ages 7 years to 16 years old) who is interested in learning how to sail – or if you are interested in helping with the youth sailing program for the summer of 2020 – Starting June thru July - Please submit their name and information or complete the scholarship application or provide your contact information to any of the Navy Yacht Club Board Julie Connerley members – contact can be made by email, phone or in 2020 GYA Coordinator Director person. Or you can apply for the scholarship through the [email protected] Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing MWR Summer (850) 293-4031 Programs application found on the Navy Yacht Club Any questions…ask Julie! If you would like additional website: www.navypnsyc.org information - please email or call.
Thank you. Membership News Checks should be made payable to the Navy Yacht Club. Send your check directly to: Treasurer NYC P.O. Box 4422 Pensacola FL 32507 By Director - Molly Werner If you would like to order a name tag, please let me know Time to RENEW Your Dues! at the monthly meetings. The cost of a name tag is $8.50.
Applications for membership can be found on the Navy At the end of the 2019 we had 81 members who Yacht Club website at: www.navypnsyc.org or by renewed their membership, 50 new members and 20 contacting Molly Werner, Membership Chair at honorary members which brought our total to 151 850-292-9756 or by email [email protected] members. Who knows what heights we will reach in 2020!
The Dues Structure for 2020 is posted below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you would like to pay your dues bi-annually you can contact me for arrangements. Welcome to the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola. As an all- Volunteer organization we look forward to your becoming If you have friends who would like to join our directly involved in many of the activities and events club – please contact me. Be sure to have them fill conducted by NYCP. It is the interest in and commitment out the “brand new” application form with all the to the avenues of service that makes the administration “latest” updated information that is being requested. and operation of the Club successful. We look forward to Also, if your phone number has changed, please an exciting year and the success of our membership let me know so I can update that information on our becoming personally involved with their time and talents. membership roster. If you requested a name badge We appreciate your interest and willingness to make a or membership card, please don’t forget to check in commitment especially in the following areas of activity: with me to pick up your items. Social, Sailing, Communications and Site Management
Many thanks! Sincerely,
The 2020 Navy Yacht Club Bridge Officers
Molly Werner 2020 Membership Director [email protected] (850) 292-9756
NYC dues for 2020 NAVY YACHT CLUB PENSACOLA
- $80 per member with $40 dues for married New Members – If you are interested in joining the Navy spouse or significant other = $120 for family *** Yacht Club as a club member - please be advised that our - $80 per member *** updated and revised membership requirements and by- - $60 per individual, $90 per family – Active Duty laws changes have been recently approved. Qualified - $10 per student applicants shall now include: • Reserve and Former Military personnel of all Note: a $30 late fee is added to the 2020 dues for current United States Uniformed Services and their members if payment received after 3/5/2020 dependents • Actively employed or retired civilians of the ***In addition, any NYCP member who Department of the Defense and their dependents permanently resides more than 150 miles from • Student members – members who are assigned as students to military schools located on military Naval Air Station Pensacola (for at least six installations located in the Pensacola Bay area. consecutive months) annually shall be eligible for a Their student membership shall expire upon their reduced dues rate of 50 percent per member / graduation from the military school they had been attending. Student members are not eligible to family. ($40 single / $20 spouse, significant other) vote. • Honorary Members – members whose membership has been proposed to and elected by the Bridge and approved by the general membership, Individuals nominated for Honorary Membership shall have made a significant contribution to the Club in the form of time, services rendered or by having a special skill or talent needed by the Club. Honorary members are subject to approval on an annual basis and Looking for Sailors….. honorary members are not eligible to vote. -Are you interested in sailing or crewing on a boat? -Have you ever wanted to learn how to rig a boat, hoist a sail or Family Membership = Membership of the family of a anchor a boat? person who has qualified as a Regular Member. Family -Are you an experienced racer and need a boat and crew to sail includes husband and wife, legally married and their with? legally dependent child (children) who qualify as Junior Members as described below. Then you should come out and join in on the yachting fun with the sailors and members of the Navy Yacht Club Junior Membership = Membership of a dependent child (in of Pensacola (NYCP) located aboard the Pensacola a family membership) under the age of eighteen and Naval Air Station at the Bayou Grande Marina. twenty-two if still financially supported by the family. Junior Members shall not be eligible to vote. Visit our website at www.navypnsyc.org for more information or sign up under the “Hey I need Crew” listing on the home page
– Membership meetings are held on the First Thursdays of each month and guests are always welcome.
Navy Yacht Club Objectives:
A) To instruct, train and encourage recreational boating and competitive sailing events including all race Treasurer’ Report management activities. Pat Jackson Hello Navy Yacht Club, B) To instruct and develop skills in seamanship, piloting, 2020 Dues are due. The fee schedule is the navigation, water safety and boat maintenance including same as last year. You may mail your check to cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard in promotion safe NYCP, PO Box 4422, Pensacola, FL 32507 or bring boating practices. your payment to the next general membership meeting. Please pay your dues prior to March 1 to C) To establish and maintain professional liaison with local avoid late fees. Thanks. commands. We used the Square for debit card charges for meal payments and bar donations at our membership meetings as well as ship store D) To establish and maintain an association with the purchases with great success. Let me know if you military and civilian sailing or recreational organizations. have any questions regarding this type of payment. Please contact me at: [email protected] for E) To sponsor and provide training to youth groups. any club related issues.
F) To encourage membership and participation in the U.S. Naval Sailing Association.
G) To promote and encourage social activities among members
Pat Jackson
2020 NYCP Treasurer [email protected] (850) 291-9585
NYCP - Historical Archives Please be sure to check the Navy Yacht Club website: www.navypnsyc.org for all of the yacht 2020 marks 89 Years of Navy Yacht Club club news such as upcoming meetings, sign-up HISTORY and the 58th Annual Navy Cup for activities or sailboat crew, information about the club and notice of races as well as other Hello All, contact info. If you have any old photos of the Navy Yacht Also check out the photos from the Navy Club or any of the club’s past activities, please be Yacht Club activities throughout the year. If you sure to contact myself or any member of the yacht have a picture to submit …be sure to let us club board or send them to the Foghorn for know. Have you taken any digital photos lately? archiving. If you take any new photos please send Maybe you have some photos from a recent trip us a copy - We are planning a special presentation or photos of the kids or grandkids? Saved any for the end of the year and your photos will help important documents lately, like a 1099R, a birth make the celebration significant. certificate, or the warrantee for that new TV? Thanks for your help in keeping our history alive. Whether you download photos or any other files, you need to be sure you save them to your computer so you can print them, or just view them when you have the time. But, remember, computers do crash, and it may happen to you. When they do crash there goes all those important photos or documents. To ensure you Sandy Pyle don't lose any valuable files, make sure you back 2020 Historical Archives Director them up regularly to the cloud, or to an external [email protected] hard drive. A one or a two Terra Byte hard drive can be purchased for fewer than one hundred (479) 414-1712 dollars and set up to automatically back up your files on a regular basis. It is money well spent, especially if it saves those pictures and documents that are so important to you.
Who else in our Navy Yacht Club family has an interesting moment in history here on the Pensacola Naval Air Station? Richard Smith 2020 Website and Newsletter Director Navy Yacht Club Pensacola has a long [email protected] prestigious history: (850) 453-1994 • Founded by flight students at NASP in 1931 • Navy Cup--Originated in 1962, with the trophy provided by the US Navy. A unique club competition concept that was, by request of the base, part of the 1964 50th Anniversary Celebration of NASP • *The race to Isla Mujeres celebrating over 50 years was only possible because of the collaborative efforts of NYCP and NASP • *Hosted the Cradle of Naval Aviation Regatta that commemorated the 75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation • *The Bikini Regatta, originated by Lloyd and Beverly Stagg, brought a new concept in female competitive sailing to Pensacola
Bay that has been replicated by other local 125th Anniversary of the birth of Babe Ruth clubs 125th Anniversary of the birth of Buster Keaton • *NYCP continues to honor its Military roots, 125th Anniversary of the birth of Rudolph Valentino offering military students the opportunity 125th Anniversary of the Kiel Canal th to compete on the water at a minimal 115 Anniversary of the birth of Greta Garbo th membership cost 100 Anniversary of the Canadian Royal Mounted Police th • *NYCP says "thanks" to those who have' 100 Anniversary of the League of Women Voters 100th Anniversary of the birth of Pope John Paul II given so much for our freedom. The 100th Anniversary of the birth of Mickey Rooney originator of Wounded American Veterans 100th Anniversary of the birth of Yul Brenner Event, WAVE, is "rolling" around Florida, 100th Anniversary of the birth of General Chappie James thanks to adoption by the Florida 85th Anniversary of the board game Monopoly Commodores Association. This "Day on 85th Anniversary of the first flight of the Hawker Hurricane the Bay" is a labor of love for hosting yacht 85th Anniversary of the first flight Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress clubs 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Dunkirk • NYCP supports the Dan Smith Memorial 80th Anniversary of the first flight of the B-25 Mitchell Youth Sailing Scholarship 80th Anniversary of the first flight of the P-51 Mustang • In 2011, Kathy Champagne searched 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima through vintage GOSPORTs, and 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima collaborated with Hill Goodspeed, Naval 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Berlin Aviation Museum Historian, to reveal the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations following NYCP sailors, who are most likely 60th Anniversary of Cameroon’s Independence from France & UK th our founders: 50 Anniversary of the first Earth Day celebration th *A. Dixon winged in 1931 50 Anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix th *William Masland winged in 1931 45 Anniversary of the founding of Microsoft 45th Anniversary of Sony’s Video Cassette Recorder *H. Starves winged in 1931 45th Anniversary of NASA’s Viking Program - Mars *J.H. Smith winged in 1932 40th Anniversary of the eruption of Mount. St Helens
30th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope We have been entrusted with a rich legacy, 20th Anniversary of Vladimir Putin as President of Russia for which we should feel honored to protect. 15th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
2020 celebrates: 2500th Anniversary of the Greeks defeating Persians Viva Florida Fun Fact 2050th Anniversary of the death of Cleopatra As the Nation’s First settlement attempt, the Pensacola Bay th 745 Anniversary of the founding of Amsterdam Area plays a significant role in over 500 years of history 500th Anniversary of Ferdinand Magellan’s discovery of the Strait 425th Anniversary of the death of Sir Francis Drake that helped to create the State of Florida. In honor of this 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower’s departure from England history be on the lookout for monthly Viva-related fun facts 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrim’s landing on Plymouth Rock about Pensacola! 300th Anniversary of the capture of Pirate Calico Jack th 250 Anniversary of Capt. James Cook sighting Australia Viva Pensacola! Fun Facts 245th Anniversary of the United States Army
200th Anniversary of discovery Antarctic Continent 200th Anniversary of the birth of William Sherman Union General Viva Florida – Promoting Florida’s History and Culture 200th Anniversary of the birth of Susan B Anthony With members of the Navy Reserve called to action in Iraq 200th Anniversary of Maine becoming 23rd State and Afghanistan, it is important to remember their 175th Anniversary of the publishing of “The Raven” Edgar Allan Poe contributions during the Korean War, which included 175th Anniversary of Florida being admitted as 27th State operations on March 29, 1951, when aircraft of Carrier Air 175th Anniversary of Texas being admitted as 28th State Group (CVG) 101 launched from the carrier Boxer (CV 21) 155th Anniversary of the ending of the Civil War operating off Korea. This marked the first carrier strikes by th 150 Anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Lenin Reserve units against North Korea 150th Anniversary of Emperor Napoleon is disposed
130th Anniversary of Yosemite National Park 125th Anniversary of the birth of J. Edgar Hoover Ensign William Tepuni and his crew could not believe their good fortune on March 1, 1942, as they flew over the frigid North Atlantic off Newfoundland. Running on the surface was a German U-boat, which prompted Tepuni to quickly maneuver for an attack, dropping two depth charges from an altitude of just 50 feet as the submarine executed a crash dive in an attempt to escape. It was too late, an oil slick spreading on the surface signaling the sinking of U-656, the first German U-boat sunk by American forces during World War II.
Pensacola Fun Fact! Pensacola’s ties to lighter-than-air operations run deep. The Navy’s first blimp making its maiden flight at the "Cradle of Naval Aviation" in 1917. The service of that particular Upcoming Community & Yachting Events – airship, the DN-1, was short-lived — it was grounded after just three flights. Yet, the Navy overcame this early failure, March 20th thru March 22nd – Smokin’ in the Square – a high point of airship operations occurring March 4-15, 12PM, Seville Square 1957, when a ZPG-2 established a world endurance record 11th annual Smokin’ in the Square is a professional BBQ by remaining aloft for 264 hours and 12 minutes without competition dedicated to raising money for our annually refueling, traveling a distance of 9,448 miles. selected charities. This is a family friendly event so come on out and have some fun!! Florida Humanities Council invites you: March 21st – Brew Battle in the Square – 1PM to 4PM, For more information: www.floridahumanities.org Seville Square Enjoy our events around the state! Brew Battle in the Square 2020. Where Pro breweries and Check out www.FLeLibrary.org Backyard Brewers will compete to win prizes and bragging rights until next year. Come and taste wonderful beer that created on the Gulf Coast. With all proceeds going to Catholic Charities of NW Florida (Food for the Hungry), The Little sisters of the Poor, The Rally Foundation, St. Paul School, and The Families of the Fallen.
UPCOMING EVENTS in the PENSACOLA/Gulf NYCP SHIPS STORE Coast AREA Sunday, March 1st – Pensacon – 11Am, Saenger Navy Yacht Club Burgees, Ball Caps and License Plates Theatre are available – contact a Board member if you would like to purchase a Navy Yacht Club burgee, ball cap or plate found Monday, March 2nd – Jazz Jam Fun – 6:30PM, The in our Ships Store inventory! Vineyards
nd Show your support for NYCP by wearing or using items Monday, March 2 – Music Hall Artist Series presents with the Navy Yacht Club logo. Remember we have regattas Marcy Stonikas, Soprano – 7:30 PM, Center for and celebrations throughout the year – a perfect occasion to Performing Arts UWF show off your yacht club spirit – especially for our Navy Cup Championship or Marina Parties / Raft-up Opportunities. Tuesday, March 3rd – John Appleyard Talk – Public Utilities – 9AM, Pensacola Visitor’s Center If you need a logo to be embroidered on a hat, shirt, etc. – contact Wings & Things Monogramming at 3815 W. Tuesdays, March 3rd thru March 24th – Historic Navy Boulevard (next to El Agave Mexican Restaurant), at Pensacola Trolley Tours – 10AM & 2PM, Pensacola (850) 455-3081. Visitor’s Center
They have the Navy Yacht Club Burgee Embroidery Tuesday, March 3rd – UWF Singers Concert – 7:30PM. Patch as well as other Navy Yacht Club logos on file and Center for Performing Arts UWF can place the logo on any item you want to bring in for under $8.00 plus tax. The shop is opened from 8:30 AM to 5:30 Wednesday, March 4th – Chambers Music Recital – PM Monday thru Friday 12:00 Noon, Old Christ Church
Wednesday, March 4th – UWF Jazz Combo Concert – 7:30PM, Center for Performing Arts UWF
Thursdays, March 5th thru March 26th – Historic Pensacola Trolley Tours – 10AM & 2PM, Pensacola Patches available - $2.00 each Visitor’s Center $3.00 with Velcro Thursday, March 5th – 3rd Annual Snowbird Tuesday, March 10th – The Culinary History of Early Hootenanny – 11AM to 1PM, Florabama Pensacola – 9:00AM, Pensacola Visitor’s Information Ctr Thursday, March 5th – Jersey Boys – 7:30PM – Saenger Theatre Thursday, March 12th – MercyMe 20/20 with Jeremy Camp and David Leonard – 7:00PM, Pensacola Bay Friday, March 6th thru Sunday, March 8th – Cox Center Diamond Invitational – daily, Community Maritime Park Thursday, March 12th – Brian Regan – 7:30PM, Saenger Theatre Fridays, March 6th thru March 27th – Acoustic Songwriter’s Night – Open Mic – 6:00PM, Frazier’s Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th – 2020 Country Wines Pensacola Quilt Show-Portal to the Future – 9AM-5PM, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds Friday, March 6th – Music Under the Stars: Cary Morin – 6:00PM, Ground-Up Community Garden Saturday, March 14th – 1920’s Murder Mystery at the Vineyard – 7PM, The Vineyard Saturday, March 7th – 43rd Annual McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day 5k – 8AM, McGuire’s Saturday, March 14th – Spring Fair – 10AM-3PM, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Saturdays, March 7th, 14th , 21st & 28th –2019-2020 Palafox Market – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturdays– MLK Saturday, March 14th – Taste of Palafox – 11AM-2PM, Plaza (all 3 medians) Palafox btwn Garden & Wright Five Flags Food Tours
Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th – The Gulf Saturday, March 14th – UFO’s Grand Opening – Coast Renaissance Fair and Pirate Festival – 10AM to 12Noon-4PM, UFO’s Pensacola Beach 4PM, Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 14th – O’Riley’s Irish Pub 5th Annual Saturday, March 7th – WSRE PBS Kids & Family Day Grog March – 4PM-11PM, O’Riley’s Downtown at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park – 10AM-2PM, Gulfarium Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th – Every Brilliant Thing – 7:00PM Sat & Sun, Frazier’s Country Saturday, March 7th – Every Brilliant Thing – 3PM to Wines 4:30PM, Henny Penny Patisserie Saturday, March 14th – My Favorite Things Concert – Saturday, March 7th – 2020 Spring Market – 9AM to 7:30PM First United Methodist Church 4PM, Seville Square Saturday, March 14th – Pink Floyd Laser Light Saturday, March 7th – Chili for Books Fundraiser Spectacular –8:00PM, Saenger Theatre Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon – 4PM to 8PM, Gary’s Bier Garden Saturday, March 14th – Killing Cancer with Comedy: A Saturday, March 7th – Pensacola Folk Music Society – Night of Hilarity and Hope – 8:00PM, Pensacola Little 6PM-8PM, Fairfield Presbyterian Church Theatre Sunday, March 15th – Harlem Globetrotters – 2:00PM, Saturday, March 7th – 24 Hour Theatre – 7:30PM, Pensacola Bay Center Pensacola Little Theatre Tuesday, March 17th – Absolutely Incredible Kid Day Saturday, March 7th – Josh Turner – 7:30PM, Saenger Youth Festival – 12Noon to 4PM, Pensacola State Theatre College
Saturday, March 7th thru Saturday, June 6th, 2020 – Tuesday, March 17th – John Appleyard Talk – W. D. Saturday Swing-Outs, Swing Dancing in Pensacola – Chippley – 9AM, Pensacola Visitor’s Center 8PM to 1AM, Breathe Yoga Studio, Dtwn Pensacola Tuesday, March 17th – St Patty’s Day Pub Crawl – Saturday, March 7th – Improvable Cause – Improv 9:15AM – 6PM, Pensacola Beach March 2020 – 10:30 PM, Pensacola Little Theatre Tuesday, March 17th – Pop-Up Opera – 1:45PM, Sunday, March 8th – Laguna Full Moon Glow Party – Pensacola Visitor’s Center 7PM-10PM, Laguna’s Bar & Grill Pensacola Beach Thursday, March 19th – Stories Under the Stars: First Monday, March 9th – An American in Paris : A New Time Ever – 6PM, Ground-Up Community Garden Musical – 7:30PM, Saenger Theatre Friday, March 20th –Gallery Night 5PM to 9PM – Downtown Pensacola– Palafox St
Friday, March 20th – Music Under the Stars: Ross Newell – 6:00PM, Ground-Up Community Garden Tuesday, March 31st – Blue Angels Practice Cruises – 11AM-1PM, Pensacola Bay Cruises Friday, March 20th – Pensacola Opera presents: Il trovatore – 7:30PM, Saenger Theatre Tuesday, March 31at – Blue Angels Practice Private Charter Pontoon Boat Rental – Varies, Ho2 Pensacola Friday, March 20th thru Sunday, March 22nd – Winnie Pontoon Rental the Pooh – 7:30PM Fri, 3:00PM Sat & Sun, Pensacola Little Theatre Tuesday, March 31st – Dolphins Blues Cruise – Blue Angels Practice Flights – Varies, Ho2 Pensacola Saturday, March 21st – Craft Bazaar– 7AM to 5PM, T & Pontoons W. Flea Market
Saturday, March 21st – Ghost Investigation Second Sight Paranormal TV at the Pensacola Victorian Bed & Breakfast – 7AM to 11PM, Pensacola Victorian Bed & Breakfast
Saturday, March 21st – Pensacola Beach Music Fest – 12PM to 10:30PM, Red Fish Blue Fish Summer Olympics Sunday, March 22nd – Pensacola Opera Presents: Il th th trovatore – 2:00PM, Saenger Theatre July 24 thru August 9 , 2020
Sunday, March 22nd – Cher: Here We Go Again Tour 2020 – 7:30PM, Pensacola Bay Center
Tuesday, March 24th – Brown Bag Opera – 12Noon, Pensacola Opera
Thursday, March 26th thru Sunday, March 29th – Winnie the Pooh – 7:30PM Thurs &Fri, 3:00PM Sat & Sun, Pensacola Little Theatre
Thursday, March 26th – Comedian David Ross (Late Late Show James Cordon, Comedy Central’s Drunk History) – 7PM, Days Inn Downtown Pensacola
Saturday, March 28th – Bayou Hills Run, City of Pensacola 5k & 10k Championships – 7:30AM, Bayview Park
Saturday, March 28th – Flora-Bama’s Beach Run Walk DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS for America’s Warriors – 7:30AM, Flora-Bama SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH…..
Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th – 26th Annual Gulf Breeze Arts Festival – Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4, Don’t Forget to “Spring Ahead” one hour Gulf Breeze H.S.
Saturday, March 28th – Gulf Coast Science Festival – 10AM-2PM, Seville Square
Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th – Monster Jam – 10:30AM, 1Pm & 7PM Sat, 1PM Sun – Pensacola Bay Center
Saturday, March 28th – Pensacola Humane Society Fur Ball – 6:00PM, Pensacola Yacht Club
Saturday, March 28th – Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: Verdi: Requiem – 7:30PM, Saenger Theatre
Tuesday, March 31st – John Appleyard Presentation : History of the Gulf Coast Forts – 9:00AM, Pensacola Visitor’s Information Ctr Where in the W rld is the NYCP Burgee?
This is a variation of the “Where’s Waldo” drawings that were popular several years ago. Basically, members of the club can submit pictures - to the Foghorn Editor or an NYCP board member - which have the Burgee or our license plate somewhere in the photograph. Pictures can be submitted at any time electronically or dropping them off at one of the club meetings Foghorn and selection of the pictures which are unique and of interest to the club members will be in the running for an award at the end of the year. Club members or their guests are eligible to participate.
Eileen Highsmith on their boat Cat O’ Mine and the NYCP burgee
Rocky Mountain skyline
Kim’s Aunt – Gina Herold – who was a guest at last year’s April Kim Kaminski with the NYCP burgee in Centennial, Colorado with the Membership meeting. Rocky Mountains and Cherry Creek Reservoir in the background.
PENSACOLA TO HOST PREMIERE Mayor Grover Robinson, and Pensacola Yacht SAILING LEAGUE EXHIBITION SERIES Club’s Board of Directors, have put their full support behind the PSL Winter Exhibition Series Make an Early New Year Resolution to Be In and future events on Pensacola Bay. Pensacola, Florida
“Pensacola is rich in maritime history,” said Mayor Robinson. “We look forward to partnering with the Premier Sailing League Premiere Sailing League USA (PSL) will debut USA and helping provide a platform where stadium sailing on Pensacola Bay during the PSL sailors from different backgrounds can Winter Exhibition Series between Jan. 3 and April compete in a stadium sailing competition 5. encouraging new spectators and participants
to enjoy the sport. As the league grows, we in
Pensacola look forward to being the permanent southern base for the PSL.” The PSL Winter Exhibition Series will consist of a pre-series test regatta followed by four invitational Visit Pensacola President Steve Hayes and regattas. Teams can charter a boat from the Pensacola Sports President and CEO Ray Palmer supplied fleet of identical RS21 keelboats for the have been onboard with the Mayor and his staff racing which will take place on courses set just off since the concept was first presented to the city the Pensacola waterfront at either Plaza de Luna and the Escambia County tourism or the nearby Vince Whibbs Community Maritime professionals. The Pensacola/Escambia County Park. Spectators can watch the teams compete in tourism promotional arm at VisitPensacola.com, multiple exhibition stadium style races directly in and the sports marketing team at Pensacola front of the festive venues. Dates have been Sports, are committed to helping make the chosen to coordinate with other activities in the two exhibition series, and all future events on parks to introduce stadium sailing to the non- Pensacola Bay, a success in every way. sailing public. The Premiere Sailing League USA introduced its The first PSL Winter Exhibition was scheduled for concept for an organized, national fleet racing January 3-5, 2020, off Plaza de Luna at the foot of league during the 2019 United States Sailboat historic South Palafox Place adjacent to the Show in Annapolis, Md. Pensacola Marina. Not coincidentally, the regatta www.premieresailingleague.com. was to take place during the 12th Night Mardi Gras Kick-off celebration taking place throughout downtown Pensacola, however weather cancelled the first date. Subsequent PSL Winter Exhibitions are currently planned for Jan. 31-Feb 2, March 6-8 and April 3-5, 2020. (Note final dates may be subject to change)
For each event, practice racing will be held on Friday from the Pensacola Yacht Club in the downtown Sanders Beach Community. Then on Saturday and Sunday the six to 12 teams will race short course, fast paced flights, with up to 20 races per day, to determine the winner. The racing will follow the format of the events that will be offered in 2022, the inaugural year of the full national ATTENTION: season of the League. Spectators on shore will be Race and Sail Training – March 5th – Before treated to race analysis presented by sailing broadcaster and America’s Cup commentator our General Membership Meeting Tucker Thompson, who will make stadium sailing come to life for spectators. We are holding sailing/racing training in the
“We are excited by the City of Pensacola’s Crow's Nest from 1700-1900 on March 5th. response to this event,” said PSL President We ask those who are not participating in the Benjamin Klatzka. “Not only will Pensacola be training but coming for our General the venue for the League’s 2020 Exhibition Series, the City and Pensacola Yacht Club will Membership Meeting to please arrive between be the Southern headquarters for the PSL. The 1845-1900 when we will wrap up the training bay’s consistent breeze and flat water are ideal and move immediately to the meal. We will for inshore, stadium style racing, and off the water the area offers sailors and their families hold a short business meeting starting everything from great hotels, restaurants, about 1930, hoping to finish by 2000. beaches and shops making Pensacola both a great sailing and vacation destination.”
Boating Adventures with the Highsmith’s
Travel Notes from the Highsmith’s…. Thanks for the invitation and interest. We missed the Commodores Ball again this year, like we did last year, because we are again on the boat in Key West for 6 weeks (sympathetic ‘ohhhhhh’).
We were hoping for the ‘fastest boat’ award, at 47 MPH with twin Yamaha F150 outboards (42MPH with a full load of gas, that alone is 150 gal and 900 pounds). Maybe next year.
Our 28 ft trailerboat is a 2010 C-Dory TomCat 255 pilothouse cat made in the Pacific Northwest for their conditions. Since it is at the max federal width of 8.5 ft, we can trailer it anywhere in the continent 24/7 without a permit.
You asked about our 2019 adventures: We spent mid Nov to mid Jan in Key West. You should too. Transient rates at Boca Chica NAS are only $1/foot per night. We prefer the 5-star resort marina at Stock Island, with air conditioned showers and restrooms, heated pools and much better protection from wind and wakes at $2.50/ft per night or $63 with power. The Perry hotel next door starts at $400/night.
Sailboats can do this, although there is no ICW between Carrabelle FL and Tarpon Springs ‘big bend’ so you are exposed to weather.
In early March we attended the annual C-Dory Gathering on the lower St John river at Hontoon State Park Marina for two weeks, then trailered down to Marco Island for 2 weeks exploring the edge of the Everglades.
April and May we kept Cat O’ Mine in her wet slip at Sherman Cove and day cruised the local waters.
In June we trailered to NAS Jacksonville marina, launched and cruised up the Atlantic ICW for 500 water miles among the barrier islands of FL, GA, and SC, ending near Myrtle Beach SC. From there we rented an Enterprise car (they pick you up) back to JAX and picked up the truck and trailer and drove back to Myrtle Beach to load the boat and trailer back home.
The most exciting adventure we had was in July to Sept. We trailered to upstate New York to the Erie Canal and began the Canadian Triangle Loop of the historic canals of New York and Canada. From the Erie Canal we entered the Oswego Canal, traveled north, crossed Lake Ontario on a day calmer than Pensacola Bay in the summer, into the Thousand Islands to Kingston, Ontario. We entered the Rideau Canal traveling to Ottawa, headed east to the Ottawa River to Montreal, and then east on the St Lawrence Seaway to Sorel, Quebec. From there we then cruised down the Richelieu River and Chambly Canal through the Lake Champlain system, down the Hudson river to Waterford, and back onto the Erie Canal.
2,200 trailer miles, 1,000 water miles, and over 150 locks.
We are always happy to share experiences or knowledge with the many members who have done the 6,000 miles of ‘the Loop’ or portions of it. Some pics attached.
Tight lines and following seas to all our friends at the club!
John and Eileen Highsmith
th 58 Navy Cup
th 58th Anniversary of the NAVY CUP will be held this year on June 13th and 14 , 2020
We Need YOUR HELP in getting advertisements for our annual Navy Cup Brochure which help to cover our costs in putting on the regatta event – these costs include food, trophies, equipment, facilities, etc. In addition, funds secured by the brochure help support our Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing Scholarship and the W.A.V.E. Day on the Bay sailing event for veterans.
If you frequent a business that may be interested in advertising in our brochure – please either give them the information invoice flyer (which can be found below or on our website) or contact one of the members of the Navy Cup Brochure Committee.
This year will be another historic year for our club…so mark your calendars and make plans to be part of the activities. Go Navy Yacht Club!
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
Post Office Box 4422 Pensacola, FL 32507
INVOICE 2020 Navy Cup Brochure
This invoice is for your Personal Ad in the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola’s Brochure for the 58th Annual Navy Cup Regatta to be held in June 2020
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Member United States Naval Sailing Association*Member United States Sailing*Member Gulf Yachting Association
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
Post Office Box 4422 Pensacola, FL 32507
INVOICE 2020 Navy Cup Brochure
This invoice is for your ad in the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola’s Brochure for the 58th Annual Navy Cup Regatta to be held in June 2020
Name or Business: ______
Point of Contact: ______
Phone Number: ______Email:______
Please attach your photo ad or send a photo ready copy with your payment. (Or email to: ______)
Check the size AD you wish to purchase:
One half page (4” x 4 ¾”) Black & White $50.00_____ Color $100.00_____
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Two Full Pages side by side (7 ½” x 4 ¾” each) Black & White $200.00_____ Color $400.00_____
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Inside Back Cover FP (7 ½” x 4 ¾”) Color Ad $250.00_____
Outside Back Cover FP (7 ½” x 4 ¾”) Color Ad $400.00_____
Banner Advertisement (on location – 3 Day coverage ) $500.00_____
TOTAL DUE: ______
Please make checks payable to NYCP and send to the following address: Navy Yacht Club Pensacola ATTN: Treasurer P.O. Box 4422 Pensacola, FL 32507
All advertising submittals must be received by Navy Yacht Club Pensacola no later than May 11, 2020.
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Member United States Naval Sailing Association*Member United States Sailing*Member Gulf Yachting Association Celebrating over 88 years of history…. The FOGHORN is the official publication of the Navy Yacht Club Established on April 12, 1931 Pensacola and will be published monthly.
Editor – Material for the Foghorn Newsletter should be submitted by the 20th of each month. If you can’t make this deadline please - Contact Kim Kaminski at 384-8941(cell) or email: [email protected]
2020 Navy Yacht Club Officers Commodore: Ken Pyle 912-4890 Vice Commodore: Patrick Sargent 590-7217 Rear Commodore: Jim Parsons 384-4575 Fleet Captain: Thomas “Oscar” Robertson 318-331-0115 Secretary: Mia Ottesen 719-237-7797 Like us on Facebook – Enter Navy Yacht Club Pensacola Treasurer: Pat Jackson 291-9585
Website/Newsletter Director: Richard Smith 453-1994 Membership Director: Molly Werner 292-9756 Historical Archives Director: Sandy Pyle 479-414-1712 GYA Coordinator Director: Julie Connerley 293-4031 NYCP – the NYCP Membership Meeting is scheduled Past Commodore: Bill Clark 380-0762 for March 5th at 6:45 PM at the Crow’s nest, Bayou Social Committee: Kathy Champagne 261-2062 Grande Marina – All Guests are Welcome! Sailing Committee: Jim Parsons 384-4575 Facilities Committee: Patrick Sargent 590-7217 Communications Committee: Sandy Pyle 479-414-1712 Finance Committee: Pat Jackson 291-9585 Security Committee: Doug Werber 994-6797 Moonshine: Ellen Costigan 455-7990 Miss Hospitality: Iva Prosser 485-5533 Ship’s Store: Kim Kaminski 384-8941 Foghorn Editor Kim Kaminski 458-0304
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Frostbite Regatta (Bay Championship #1) – 1-25-2020
Valentine Regatta (Bay Championship #2) - 2-8-2020