A View from the Bridge

Volume 30 BLAST 3 www.marinyachtclub.com March 2013

A View From the Bridge

Possibly requiring a little more effort but certainly very The 2013 Homeport Cruise will be effective is to get placed on the agenda for a Board Meet- behind us when you get this. As- ing and address the Board directly. The meetings are an- suming things went according to nounced in a variety of ways but typically will be con- plans (don’t they always?) we vened on the fourth Monday at 5pm. If you have never should have some nice memories of attended a meeting, I would encourage it whether you a great weekend filled with fun, fellowship, good food, have any issues or not. It will give you tremendous in- and unseasonably great weather. Let’s see how prophetic I sight into the workings of the club and the things we are can be. dealing with. You will absolutely be welcome. On the subject of being prophetic though or being able to Now…please take some time to read the various contri- look into the minds of the membership…I have to admit butions in this edition of the Bugle. Many people have that in many cases it is not only a struggle for me but also taken the time to write articles in a number of areas that for our Board of Directors. There are only certain things you should have an interest in. Also, this is our official we can know or even make a good guess at. There may be communication with the membership. Who knows? other issues that are brewing that have the potential for Maybe you might even see your name and/or picture. blindsiding us. To that end, we are in the process of creat- More importantly, if you would like to contribute some- ing a couple of ways to gather your inputs. One of these is thing yourself that you think would capture the general a survey of the membership in an attempt to identify new interest of the membership, please get in touch with our issues as well as get a good handle on those that we really Editor-in Chief Holly Olsen, and she will get you all set don’t know if they are big deals for us or not. Be looking up. for that in the next month or two and please participate. Looking forward to a great summer and boating season… If you really have an issue with something though, I hope you know you don’t have to wait for a survey or some other questionnaire to express yourself. The quick and easy way to get our attention regarding an issue is talk to Mike Sale, Commodore me or anyone else on YOUR Board of Directors. The conversation can be confidential and/or anonymous if you wish but it won’t be ignored. You don’t even have to have a real conversation (i.e. face to face or on the phone)…you can simply write a letter or email.

Starting next month on Sunday March 10th we are starting a “Buddies Table” for the young crowd ages 4 and ON the HOUSE up from 5-6 pm featuring kid friendly family style food and coloring contest. Come on down and take advantage of the chance to socialize with other parents,

grandparents and members while the kids have fun together at their own table making new friends. We hope to have one every month. So if you can’t make it on the 10th watch the calendar for April’s date.

All hands on deck! Work Weekend is coming up on While at the club, note the new exit signs & emergency April 13th & 14th and your help is needed. We have lighting. Paul Descalso is responsible for installing lots of projects to tackle this year. As always it’s time them; we can’t thank him enough for all the work he to spruce up the landscaping. does! Also working in the background is SC Don Les- ley who has prepared specs for replacing the upstairs But in addition, the following projects are on our list: deck and is getting bids with help from Jack Barr. Bill 1.) updating the upstairs bar including Minahen has been busy at work too in the galley. a new hand-washing sink The House Committee is in the process of specifying 2.) new countertops & shelving and new paint colors, lighting and window covering for the flooring dining room and hopes to have it finalized by next month. 3.) the Boyd patio windbreak needs repair

4.) closets need a spring cleaning Kathleen Barr, Vice Commodore

5.) the galley needs a bit of touch up

It’s a large list, but we are hoping that a lot can get done that weekend. So please sign up! Let us know what you would like to work on. We have project March Highlights managers for each of the areas, and they will be happy to have you aboard. Make it a family day; we will Fri. Mar. 15: St. Patrick’s Day Party have lots of things that our younger members can help with. Wed. Mar. 20: Mariners Luncheon

Lunch on Saturday of pizza and salad will be hosted Fri. Mar. 22: Cruise to Emery Cove by Papa Murphy’s Pizza. If you can’t participate that weekend but want to contribute time, let me know. Mon. Mar. 25: Board Meeting at 5 PM Many of the projects will be ongoing.

Also starting in March, your dining bill will include a comment card. Please take the time to fill it out and let us know how we are doing - good and bad. Your input is important to us!

2.) Replace the batteries in your Cruise News smoke detectors. You can also buy combination smoke and carbon monox- ide detectors at most hardware or home & Safety Tips improvement stores; make sure these meet UL standard 217 and 2034. Check This past weekend, the 1st the manufacture date as they lose sensi- through 3rd, was our annual tivity over time. Batteries used for re- Homeport Cruise. We hope placement should be relatively new. all enjoyed Friday's and Saturday's festivities at our 3.) Vehicle Safety: Walk around your Club, culminated by the 27th annual Mariners' Service car, checking for leaks (liquids on the at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church. ground), tires appearance (full, flat, tread wear, etc.), anything broken (glass, etc.) Our 2013 cruising schedule has had a few hic- Check to see your lights work, including cups: Our February Cruise to the San Francisco Yacht head and tail lights, turn indicators, and Club was cancelled; Martinez, scheduled for Septem- low and high beams. Do you have an ber, has been postponed until 2014; and, the dates for emergency kit, including first aid kit, jack Pittsburg have been changed to October 18 - 20, so to and lug wrench, flashlight (that works), not conflict with the Quad (four Club) Cruise and our your vehicle registration and insurance Spaghetti Feed. Please make adjustments to your cal- certificates, and cell phone and emer- endars. gency numbers to call.

Remember to join Bill and Holly Olsen March 22 - 24 4.) Water (a gallon per day per per- at the "Pupas and Puka Cruise” to the Emery Cove son); food (at least 3 days worth of non- Yacht Harbor. Please read about this cruise in perishable); battery powered radio (new WUOTD and see the flyer in this issue. And, sign batteries); flashlights (new batteries); first up. You'll have fun! aid kit; manual can opener, tools (wrenches, pliers, etc. to turn off utilities); And, the Hinkles have a great Cruise in the works for Towelettes, garbage bags, twist ties, etc. Benecia on April 19 - 21. See the Flyer and WUOTD. for personal sanitation; and a charged cell phone and maybe a solar charger or in- Now, another few things that come to mind: Safety is verter. something we don't think about until something bad happens. None of us leaves our homes thinking about 5.) And, create and familiarize your- the potential bad things that could happen. self and family with an emergency plan. Your local Red Cross has printed So, here's a check list that could help: materials on making your plan.

1.) Service or replace your fire extinguishers (hopefully you've done this at the Home- Hopefully, you'll never have the need and nothing port Cruise). Most home and boat owners bad will happen. But, we should all be aware and should have combination fire extinguishers - be prepared. those suitable for putting out wood, paper, flammable liquid, or electrical fires. Bruce Fairey, Rear Commodore

It is absolutely unacceptable to pump your holding Port Captain’s tank out into the bay. There is no excuse whatsoever for not using one of the multitude of pump out sta- Report tions strategically located at most marinas in our re- gion. We even have one in our own harbor. If you need help moving your boat to the pump out station, feel free to ask Dave or myself.

I'd like to set a crystal clear expectation: If you inten- tionally pump your holding tank into our harbor, you There are only 33 days and a wake up until the start of will be asked by yours truly to remove your boat from the 2013 Salmon Season folks. Start sharpening your the harbor for a period of 30 days. No exceptions. hooks now! Now... on to far more pleasant topics. The sub- The board meetings continue to be well attended by committees working on small boat handling, dredging engaged members. I've noticed over the years that this and C Dock repairs continue to make excellent pro- club has a very active rumor mill. Unfortunately, most gress towards their respective goals. I expect to be of the rumors I hear on the docks are false, incomplete able to present our preliminary findings on the small or inaccurate. A great way to obtain reliable informa- boat handling initiative at the APR board meeting. tion about what's happening at the club is to attend a board meeting or any of the various Committee meet- The club will be upgrading several common area hose ings. Read The Bugle, too! reels to the new commercial standard in the coming weeks. You can read about them at http:// This past weekend was the Homeport Cruise. It was www.rapidreel.com. An example can be seen on C fun to see so many people enjoying themselves at the Dock at Seafarer's slip. Members who wish to up- club. I was only able to attend dinner on Friday night, grade the hose reels at their own slips may do so by but I really enjoyed the seafood meal that Cheryl and paying directly for the upgrade (as was the case on C her crew put out. Great job! Dock.) The total cost of each system (installed) will be in the neighborhood of $300, including 150' of The process of changing the main gate over to "both 5/8" commercial-grade hose. We already have several sides open" mode is complete. We can now open ei- members signed up for the program. If you're inter- ther (or both) sides of the gate programmatically. This ested in upgrading your hose reel and hose, please will facilitate the smooth flow of traffic in both direc- send an email to: [email protected]. tions during events. Next project: Harbor WiFi! Once the final costs are determined, I'll confirm your We recently had an incident in the harbor that bothered interest before implementing the upgrade. Split the me quite a lot. It occurred on the evening of Friday, cost with a neighbor! 01MAR13... right at the start of the Homeport Cruise weekend. Somebody apparently pumped out his holding tank directly into the harbor. The evidence was Respectfully, strongest on A Dock. The odor was so offensive that some members elected to go home after dinner instead Gary M. Root, Port Captain of staying on their boats. Dave Watson was investigat- ing the situation at 2230, long after he should have been enjoying a relaxing evening with his family.

Membership There may be other events as well. The Marin Yacht Committee Club has many positive features, and we will be showing them off. And don't hesitate to share your Report ideas and friends with the MYC. Working together, we can bring our membership rolls back up to his- While the club started out the toric heights. year with two new Regular memberships, the Bob Repke, Membership Chair gain has been offset recently

with a number of resigna- tions. The reasons vary from moving to a new area to lifestyle decisions. I'm told that the first quarter is his- torically a time when we might expect a few resigna- tions, so we're not alarmed, and we're enthused about our new and prospective members. Our membership is as follows through February 28th: March BIRTHDAYS

Boating Related Social Total Memberships Joseph Alderson 169 20 189 Stephen Astle The Membership Committee is putting a few of our ideas to increase membership into action. In the coming Hugh Chatham months, you can look forward to: Paul Descalso  Seeing a stronger emphasis on our great harbor fa- cilities. Sylvia Edwards Frank Ruderman

 Mentoring new members to insure they get to know Even Forsberg Lisa Salvas the club well Chris Halberstadt Richard Schmidt  Letters to new Marin County homeowners, inviting them to get to know our club Jacqueline Lamb Monroe Wingate

 A summer picnic for present and potential members Ann Laurence Robert Woodward Donald Lesley  A "reunion" open house for less active members Claire McBride  A family event to highlight our tennis and sailing programs Laura Motzer

 Increased interaction with the youth sailing sum- Joanne Murray mer camps

Fuel

Committee Entertainment Update

The first Fuel Day of 2013 went smoothly on Saturday, February 23. Fourteen member boats got diesel or gasoline at our great member-only non-profit prices. Diesel February kicked off with the Super Bowl Party and was $4.10 per gallon and mid-grade gasoline was $4.37 Chili Cook Off. Although our 49ers didn’t win, we per gallon. Check the MYC website under "Fuel" for enjoyed the game, great chili, cornbread and won- the monthly survey of prices at local fuel docks derful appetizers provided by our members. We had (Surveys thanks to Lee Cordner). 8 chili entries in the cook off. Much to my surprise I won first place with my primal bison chili. VC Kath- leen Barr took second place. The primal bison chili The next Fuel Day is scheduled for Saturday, April is from the Primal Blue Print Cookbook, by Mark 13. Because of low tides that morning, we will start Sisson. If anyone would like the recipe, let me know. fueling at 11:00. Please remember, no topping off It is delicious and healthy! (takes too much time and there is a risk of spills), and

100 gallon minimum purchase for diesel and 50 gallon By the time you read this, our annual Table Decorat- minimum for gasoline. ing Luncheon will have taken place. Lee Essayan and Mary Beth Wheeler did a great job of coordinat- To sign up contact Harold Kleiderman at hkleider- ing. We had 8 beautifully decorated tables! A large [email protected]. group of women enjoyed the choice of two wonderful salads and fabulous desserts. A big thanks to our Harold Kleiderman, Fuel Chair volunteer bartenders too. Look for a full article and photos in the next month’s Bugle.

Our next event is St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 15. Make certain to make your reservations early for this wonderful Irish dinner with an Irish dancing school performance. Thanks to Charlie and Claire Eight Bells McBride for continuing this annual tradition at MYC. Floyd White, Staff Commodore (1994), One new event has been added to the May calendar member since 1989 thanks to Katie Taggart. Katie has arranged a tour of Guide Dogs California campus in San Rafael on Roger Garhardt, member since May 14. After the tour, we’ll lunch at La Toscana’s. 1991 Sign up early for this fun event. We promise you’ll see some great dogs and adorable puppies!

See you at the Club!

Donna Purvis, Entertainment Chair

Yacht Club History When the sun went down and the evening breeze came down the creek, one soon learned that the dress code called for a heavy jacket. Lighting was provided by a few 100 watt light bulbs. The only furniture was wooden picnic tables. There are still two of the old tables on the lawn. Try to imagine climbing over the bench, paper plate with food in one hand, plastic cup,

filled with strong drink in the other and all of this in

THE CABANA semi-darkness. The Cabana didn’t offer fine dining, but it served a very important purpose. Nineteen sixty-nine was a busy, exciting year. Beale The first was the rekindling of the team spirit. The Island was raised well above the highest tides by the whole Club pulled together to build something. The dredging spoils from the new harbor. There were monthly newsletter, “The Scuttle Butt” continued to restrooms, showers and storage lockers at the “A” extol the membership to show up for the next work Dock head. The perimeter of the Island was ringed day. Some members contributed cash or materials, with newly planted trees. One could drive from Sum- others worked weekends, and some did both. Robert mit Ave. across the causeway to a huge parking lot Severin’s cabana fell short of being the Club house we and then walk down to wide, stable concrete floats. needed, but it had a concrete slab and footings that Oh, the wonder of it all! supported walls and posts with trussed roof beams to Members quickly moved their boats to their new hold up those areas that were covered. All of these berths. The Club House was towed up river. Other parts would be useful in the future. structures were torn down leaving only the founda- Beginning in March, a floor plan of the original Ca- tions. Our home for forty years was abandoned and bana will be displayed in the dining room. there were other changes. Social life became cen- tered on individual boats. Gone were the gala cos- tume parties and the pot luck dinners. The Board of Directors held their meetings either at another Yacht Don Lesley, Staff Commodore Club or at a local restaurant. The annual meetings History Chair were held at the Peacock Gap Country Club. There was something missing. There was a void that needed filling, and The Board engaged a local architect, who was also a member, to design a building. Robert Severin designed a "summer place.” It was a lovely place on sunny days with shade and open areas for sunlight to reach the trees and plants. The handsome brick barbecue was the center piece for parties and the only warm place in the building.

7 As the tennis season begins, we are looking for new recruits that are interested in playing social tennis. If you are a ‘closet’ tennis player or played once way The back in college (you know, when racquets were still made of wood)…it’s time to dust off your racquet (or Pirates maybe buy a new one), put on your non-black soled shoes, and join us for some tennis!

Locker

The Pirates Locker (formerly Jade’s Corner) will bring you news and adventures from the tennis committee and tennis team. Our first bit of news is that we now have a full tennis committee along with a new Chair Paul Clark and Vice-Chair Mike Chaddick. Secondly, the Committee wants everyone to understand what our purpose is:

TENNIS COMMITTEE PURPOSES

 To facilitate the enjoyment of MYC tennis club- house, courts and pool by the broadest possible Pirates tennis team: (standing) Paul Clark, Caddie spectrum of MYC members Grenier, Bill Minahen (mascot), Kim Minahen, Maggie Collins, Chuck Hoffmann, Jade Nguyen  To foster opportunities for members to play (Tennis Pro), Jeff Forgan, (on the court): Ellen “social” tennis and take full advantage of MYC Clark, Kim Richard, Katie Clark (the pooch and courts in conjunction with tennis team matches, best ball retriever ever). tournaments, lessons, youth programs and related activities If you are interested in playing with the Pirates please contact me at [email protected].  To provide input to BOD and General Manager regarding Tennis Facility management With the warm weather comes an increase in activity (budgeting, maintenance, improvements, food at the tennis facility. In order to maintain what’s left services, personnel, income generation and Ten- nis and Pool Rules) of the court surfaces, we have added gentle reminders to all the court entry points.  To assist Membership Committee in marketing Tennis Facility to new member candidates I could explain, but a picture IS worth a thousand words.  To collaborate with Entertainment Committee for use of Tennis Facility for member events

 To contribute regular articles to MYC Bugle regarding MYC Pirates tennis team and all activities related to the Tennis Facility.

Committee meetings will be held monthly. Look for details about our meetings soon. Everyone is wel- See you on the courts! come! “Cap’n” Kim Richard

The Ship’s Store -

Getting Ready for Spring

Thank you for the presence of our burgee at the Club during the Homeport Cruise event. Commodore Mike Sale has asked that we have more of a presence in that direction at our club. He wishes that we would display our burgee more around our Club such as wearing our pocket emblems on club blazers. It is so good to see how that is coming into fruition. I thank you for helping to make this happen.

The MYC Ship’s Store is truly there to benefit our members and our guests, and it is set up for everyone’s utilization. On Friday night dinners, Jesse, our delightful bartender, opens the glass doors to the Ship’s Store case which is located upstairs in the BAR so that you may check out what items we have in stock. Ben also would be happy to help you open the case anytime.

We do now have the same vendors, but at better prices, so our pricing is much more reasonable. If you would ever see anything that you would like to order from the catalog, please let Ben or me know, and we will do so for you. You can email me at It is such a pleasure to work with you, and if I [email protected] or call 415-456-4265. can be helpful in any way, please let me know. Thank you so much for your participation. I have been working with our vendors to get better pricing than we have had in the past. This should contribute to providing you with whatever your needs are in fur- Ahoy matey, nishing your nautical items –for wearing on the boat or at the club. Dana Schaberg, Ship’s Store Chair

This month The Ship’s Store is featuring the cotton/ poly flatback rib knit pullover and jacket. These items come in many colors and sizes from XS to 4 XL so take a look, and let me know if you would like to place an order.

Staff S/C Don and JoAnne Lesley deserve special mention Commodores for not only chairing the event for seven-years in the 21st Annual Crab past, but for always being there from Thursday’s “set- Feed up” to Sunday’s “tear-down” and clean-up. Our Crab Feed veterans, Jim Prince and Bob Romer, while missing, were “in recovery” but didn’t miss a beat in helping, albeit in absentia. Jim and Judy Prince’s good friend from Florida, Jim Kragh, stepped in helping with the bread preparation on the morning Fifty-One members, plus four of our staff labored over shift, and as Captain of the Crab Deck, assured that all a three day period to feed 242 attendees at this year’s were served timely and with healthy portions of what I three-hour crab-feed. Our newer members might be consider to be the best crab served to date. interested to know that this is an annual event which serves as a fundraiser, under the auspices of the Club’s Our Port Captain, Gary Root, recognizing the need for past commodores and their spouses. The net proceeds help, pitched in at the last minute and helped through- eventually fund unanticipated improvements to the out the evening. Club, that, while very important, aren’t included in the Club’s general operating budget. Recent examples of Frank Hall was also ever-present every step of the these improvements include funding for the purchase way. It should be noted that Frank and Carol Hall of the sound system in the dining room, the wide- chaired this event for its first ten years and were screen television in the upstairs bar, window blinds in closely involved with many facets of this event, in- the upstairs bar, and most recently, the metal picnic cluding ordering the patio tent, chairs and tables and tables next to the “Staff Commodore Jim Williams” bar ticket sales. Even though Carol, who is also recov- BBQ area. Annual contributions are made to fund the ering, could not attend, the Hall family was well repre- maintenance of our “Memory Rose Garden,” some of sented with many family members. Frank worked tire- the sail fleet regattas, and the junior sailing program, lessly selling drink chits and managing the cash flow. as a result of this Staff Commodore’s fundraiser.

MYC Staff Commodores JoAnne Lesley, Bonnie Diefendorf, Noel Diefendorf, and Mary Beth Wheeler

10 Crab Feed continued

Another special thanks to Lee Essayan for arranging the I would like to especially recognize Kay for her seating. It is a very complicated process due to last many hours of work and devotion to the event. minute cancellations and add-ons, virtually up to the Planning for this event typically starts in early No- minute before the event starts. Julie Myers assisted in vember and ending with such things as the “thank- greeting everyone arriving and making them feel wel- yous” and the accounting reconciliation being com- come. pleted in early March. There are an unbelievable

number of “moving parts” that go into this event.

Keeping track of them is no small feat, and they are unrecognizable to the untrained eye, unless of course, something goes wrong. Every aspect of the event ran well thanks to Kay, whose ease and grace made the event look simpler than it is.

Lee and Julie

Thanks to Susan Zurell, Allison Simpson, and Kay!

I also would also like to thank the “cast of thousands” who helped with the event. Dana Schaberg set up the raffle display with signage provided by Susan Zurell who also ran the raffle drawing with great zeal.

I offer a special thanks to the announcing talents of

Allison Simpson who chose to forego a friend’s birth- day party to help us with the evening.

Vice Commodore Kathleen Barr

11 Crab Feed continued The tent and table set-up on Friday involved many Thanks to the following for contributing raffle prizes: members with a lot of elbow grease, and I thank the following: Team leader Don Lesley, Frank Hall, Lee Roger Lauer: Case of Calistoga Cellars Wine Cordner, Amy Reece, Scott Baxter, Noel Diefendorf, San Rafael Joe’s: Two $50.00 Gift Certificates Wib Tapscott, Ron Witzel, JoAnne Lesley, Sheila Il Davide: Two $50.00 Gift Certificates Whittemore, Sandie Yoffie, Kay Simmons, Joe and West Wind Yacht Management: $100.00 Gift Certifi- Angela Long, Lee Essayan and Kathleen Barr. cate West Coast Canvas: Gift Certificate (custom fender Saturday morning came quickly, and the kitchen crew covers, $160.00 value) appeared - Paul and Kay Simmons, Jim Kragh, Lee Essayan: “Snap-On” miniature tool box and tools, JoAnne Lesley, Noel and Bonnie Diefendorf, Karen a (large) bottle of Johnny Walker, carry on travel bags Burnworth, followed by the afternoon galley and crab Jack Barr: Hand crafted Wood Box crews - JoAnne Lesley, Paul and Kay Simmons, Bon- Dana Schaberg: Gift Basket and mug set nie Diefendorf, Bob and Mary Beth Wheeler, Bob Past Commodores: Samsung 19” TV and Kindle Fire Schaberg, Lee Cordner and Amy Reece.

Selling the raffle tickets were Betsey Baxter, Bonnie Diefendorf, Eunice Howard, Linda Doving, Amy Serving libations were Noel Diefendorf (team leader), Wooler, Sally Simpson, Joan Kurtz, and team leader S/C Lee Cordner, Richard Kurtz, John Likas, Rick Lori Lowrance. Peterson, Dennis Amundson, Joe Long, Bill Minahen, Scott Sullivan, Michelle Essayan, Commodore Mike Members “picking up” and soliciting donated raffle Sale and Vice Commodore Kathleen Barr. items including myself and Kay were Rich Schmidt, Bill and Holly Olsen, Roger Lauer, Lee Essayan, Dana Greeting you at the door, and in charge of the seating Schaberg, Lee Cordner, and Amy Reece. Thanks- were Lee Essayan and Julie Myers, selling refreshment again for a terrific job! tickets were Frank Hall and Bill Olsen.

Also, please make an effort to support the merchants Connie Williams deserves a thank-you for providing and vendors that are listed above who have generously the lemons that graced the table for the crab feed, and I donated items to the Marin Yacht Club, not only this would like to offer a special thanks to Rear Commo- year, but for many years in the past. dore Bruce Fairey and Justine for being the “lemon fetchers and to Holly Olsen for being the “chicken fetcher.”

Staff Commodores who participated and/or assisted in setting up the Crab Feed were Joe Alderson (1979), Val Clayton (1984), Don Lesley (1985), Frank Hall (1992), Wilbur ”Wib” Tapscott (1993), Jack Sorensen (1996), Paul Simmons (2001 and 2007), Ron Witzel (2004), Ric Laurence (2005), Bill Olsen (2008), Bob Schaberg (2010), Noel Diefendorf (2011) and Lee Cordner (2012).

Of course, the following day is “clean-up” and “tear- down” - what a mess! Helping restore the Club to order and cleanliness were: Team Leader Don Lesley, Scott Baxter, Frank Hall, Paul and Kay Simmons, Lee Rick Peterson and our harbormaster Dave Watson. Cordner, Amy Reece, Noel and Bonnie Diefendorf, Wib Tapscott, Val Clayton, Ric Laurence and Mike Sale.

12 Crab Feed continued

Thanks to Ben Yamanaka and staff for putting out the wine, cleaning up, and staying “at the ready.” Special thanks to Ben for ordering food and supply items and for supporting all of our efforts.

While there was a “cast of thousands,” the event would not have been successful without your attendance. Kay and I thank-you for coming and sincerely hope that you had a great time!

Next year’s Crab-Feed will be held on Saturday, Feb- ruary 8. Please note that we will likely be placing a maximum limit on number of guests next year due to the newly imposed fire code. Our capacity will simply be less next year and will require some modifications on attendance.

Please mark your calendar for next year; same time, same place, different crab.

Paul and Kay Simmons Crab-Feed Chairpersons

13 Homeport Cruise, 2013: Hurrah!  Silver Seas Yachts brought over two yachts for us to tour; they also served up some mighty fine mimosas and hors d'oeuvres.

 There was a swap meet / flea market. We had stuff to swap or sell, but no takers. I'm not sure if trades or swaps were made, but there

were some pretty nice items to be had.

 Some folks played dominoes in the Bar (I don't, as folks know by being barefoot that I'm using toes to count).

Commodore Mike Sale and Carolyn say  The day was perfect for Bocce Ball; again, no- “Welcome to the Homeport Cruise – the body wants me as a partner (truly awful!). cruise to nowhere! “  Forget the channel markers; use the top of my head, as despite the overcast, it's beacon red. This year's Homeport started off with a very "lazy" cruise in. It was so lazy and quiet, barely an engine  At 1600 hours, we enjoyed terrific camaraderie could be heard (for that matter, most engines were at our tennis facility. Great friends, plenty of quiet for the weekend). Though, we did hear some wine, cheese and crackers, good banter and corks popping. ideas, and the superb view over our harbor to Mt. Tam. Fun. Official functions kicked off on Friday (3/1) at 1730 hours with cocktails at our Bar. It was festive  At 1730 hours, our evening festivities began in to see all in various "MYC" attire; some old and some the Bar (duh!). It was a throw back to the late brand spankin' new. Staff Commodore Diefendorf 50's. There were black on black attires, bow ties included his Italian "red right returning" vest (and, he untied, and even a narrow pink tie (thanks makes Uncle Guido so proud!). After just the Marty, Noel, and Bob). Cheryl's hors d’oeuvres right period of "attitude adjustment," almost 60 cele- (oysters, sliced purple and gold potatoes with brants headed downstairs and enjoyed a wonderful beluga, and spanakopita.) Italian night dinner. After, there were a few dice games, but all seemed "winners." Then, downstairs to the ol' Cal-Neva Club: Beauti- ful decorations (the Club looked sultry and beauti- On Saturday, most were up early, bright-eyed and ful; thanks, Donna), a wonderful meal (thanks, bushy-tailed. There were many activities to choose Cheryl), and ol' Blue Eyes music, thanks to Brad from that began at 1000 hours. These included: Bann. Great food, wonderful music, and chocolates and Port at the tables after a bit of dancing. How  The U.S.C.G. Auxiliary (Beni Agoustari) was terrific! there to do courtesy vessel safety checks; it was a great way to learn more about our boats and a We concluded the weekend festivities with the step toward making sure we're even more safe on 27th annual Mariners' Service at St. Luke's. As I the water. was a bit under the weather (I wish I could blame it on scotch or wine), Staff Commodore Purvis at-  Chief Fire Protection (Jeremy Bowen) was tended and proudly carried MYC's burgee. After, there, providing us with a demonstration of port- most trundled down the hill to the Loch Lomond able fire extinguisher use; then they serviced ex- Yacht Club to enjoy some spirits, banter, and a won- isting extinguishers and sold new ones to all derful brunch. wanting.

14 Scenes from the Homeport Cruise Weekend

Let's wash the boat and how 'bout a nap? A great Homeport! For those who came, thank you! For those who couldn't come, next year! And, remember: It's your Club - use and enjoy it. Trust me, you'll have fun.

Bruce Fairey, Rear Commodore

15 New fees and dues schedules effective March 1, 2013.

16 (The new fees and dues schedule that begins March 1, 2013.)

17 St.St. Patrick’sPatrick’s PartyParty Friday, March 15th.

Featuring the McBride Irish Dancers

Cocktails 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Choice of entrée: Corned Beef or Salmon

McBride Irish Dancers at 8 p.m.

Please make reservations online or call reservation line at 458-2891

18 19 “Pupas and Puka” Cruise to Emery Cove Yacht Harbor

Friday, March 22- Sunday, March 24

Friday night will be “do your own thing” night with options to dine on your yacht, walk to East Ocean Hong Kong Restaurant or walk to Trader Vic’s for Hawaiian Fish Night! Meet later at 8 PM for a Dessert Party with after-dinner drinks & coffee!

Saturday night - “PUPAS and PUKA” Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirts for a Tropical PUPAS Party (appetizers and drinks) on the HOBO followed by a group dinner at Trader Vic’s in the “PUKA” room. (details coming soon).

Please sign up online asap so we can secure the PUKA room! $30-$40 per night dock fees. (Weekend Fun fee $10 pp) Questions—contact Bill Olsen at [email protected] Thanks to the Ann and Ric Laurence for co-hosting!

Hope you will join us…. Holly and Bill Olsen

20 21 BENICIA CRUISE OUT

FRIDAY APRIL 19TH TO SUNDAY APRIL 21ST

Captain Jim Hinkle and Co-Captain Bill Minahen

Invite

The Marin Yacht Club members and friends to a great destination…

The Benicia Marina.

The harbor is walking distance to downtown, restaurants, museums, shops and art.

Itinerary

Friday: Arrival at the Benicia Marina.

Friday: Cocktails and dinner at the Benicia Yacht Club.

Saturday afternoon: Cocktails on Cubo Lista at 4 o’clock bring hors d’oeuvres.

Saturday evening: Group dinner at Venticello’s Ristorante.

Sunday: Return back to homeport.

Checking out the internet there seems to be a lot to do in this historic town.

Hard pan (drive up) are invited to join in too!

Please come and join all of us for a great cruse out.

Sea Ya There!

Questions to be directed to Jim Hinkle 415-302-5511 or Bill Minahen 415-990-3246

OMG – MYC is going to the dogs!

May 14 at 10:00 am Tour of Guide Dogs California Campus 350 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael

 Meet at 9:45 at Visitors Center (go left for parking and Visitor’s Center after entering the gate)*  We’ll have a short video and then a 1.25 hour tour of the campus and new student dormitory as well as seeing lots of dogs (and even puppies)  After the tour we’ll go to La Toscana’s for a great lunch

Please register for this event on our Website or call Ben at 415-453-9366

*Car pooling is recommended since parking is limited. Let us know if you want to car pool when you register.

23 BERTHS FOR RENT as of 03/01/2013 SIZE BERTH NUMBER BERTH OWNER MONTHLY RENTAL FEE RENTED 36' H C - 87 MYC $273.60 42' C-103 MYC $392.70 46' H A - 2 P. FROMHAGEN $365.70 46" A - 6 L DeLEON $430.10 46' B - 51 L. LOWRANCE $430.10 46' B - 61 D. WALKER $430.10 46' B - 71 G. RICE $430.10 46' B - 73 MYC $430.10 46' B - 79 M. WINGATE $430.10 46' B - 83 B. KALTREDIDER $430.10 46' B - 85 MYC $430.10 72' B - 76 MYC $694.80

24 25 Marin Yacht Club 24 Summit Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901 415.453.9366 415.458.2891 reservation line

2013 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Commodore……………………………...Mike Sale Vice Commodore…………………...Kathleen Barr Rear Commodore……………………Bruce Fairey Jr. Staff Commodore………………...Lee Cordner Director………………………………..Bob Wheeler Director……………………………….. John Horton Director……………………...... Janet Holt Director……………………………Larry Burnworth

2013 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS America’s Cup……………………….Kathleen Barr Bugle……………………...……...... Holly Olsen Cruising………………………………..Bruce Fairey Entertainment…….…Donna Purvis/ Kathleen Barr Finance………………….…………..Chuck Stuckey Fuel…………………….………...Harold Kleiderman Gov’t Relations…………………. ……. Russ Hamel Harbor/Port Captain……………………...Gary Root History……………………….…………...Don Lesley House………………………………….Kathleen Barr Insurance………………………….…..Bob Wheeler Junior Sailing……………………………Don Lesley Landscape…………………………….....John Likas Membership………………...Bob and Laura Repke Memory Rose Garden………………...Lee Essayan Nominating………………………….Noel Diefendorf PICYA………………Noel Diefendorf / Bob Wheeler Planning……………………………….Paul Simmons Racing/YR………………………….....Paul Descalso Secretary to the Board……………… .Donna Purvis Ship’s Store……………………….…Dana Schaberg Tennis Facility…………...... Rich Schmidt Web and Technology…………….…….Bob Wheeler Wine…………………………….....Carolyn Reid-Sale

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