PORTLIGHT November 2018 PORTLAND YACHT CLUB MONTHLY Volume 68, Number 10

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COMMODORE’S COMMENTS By Frank Bocarde

ime fies when we are having level on our gauge in the moorage (you can see at the fun! I have no idea how it can junction of the marginal walk and C-Row) there may Tbe November already and with be less than six feet of clearance at the east entrance to the holidays just around the corner. the channel. We have been discussing this issue with the Corps of Engineers for the last four years and it appears I know you will see the ads in this we may fnally be getting some response. I do not want Portlight for all the upcoming events, to jinx anything, but it is possible it will be dredged in but I must put in a plug for a few of the winter of 2019/2020. Keep your fngers crossed. In them. Halloween will be right on top the meantime, refer to NOAA’s Columbia River Levels of us when you are reading this so Vancouver for actual river depths and projections. hopefully you have headed to the Outstation and/or the Now that September and part of October is over I need club in your best costume and hopefully brought along to thank a few folks that made all our events over that the kids or grandkids. I know Harry Braunstein had a period so much fun. The Cookout Committee again did great weekend planned for the Halloween Cruise and the a great job making the club look great for the September Club will be decorated and ready to go for a Spooky Hal- 8 cookout and especially for the Octoberfest Cookout loween Night. on September 21st. I felt like I was in Munich with On November 3rd our own Mike Horsfall will perform authentic colors and decorations provided by Daniella with his Trio accompanied by terrifc singer Marilyn Keller. Brandt from her personal collection and Kathleen and If you like old jazz and blues, it is a night not to be missed. Paul Inman doing the decorating. Bob Martin, ably assisted by Harry Braunstein, led us November brings the Commodore’s Roast (Nov. 9): I’ve on the Beacon Rock Cruise. We had 25 boats and over heard there already is a line forming to make comments, 60 people for dinner. We may have to ask the Wash- but enough of that. ington State Park Bureau to expand the docks, as we The next day (Nov. 10) is Distilling 102, a continuing more than flled the place. Thank you Bob and Harry. education program with Professor Walter Witchard Mike and Mary Stainsby and the Sailing Committee put taking us down country roads to little distilleries where on a great Robert A. Smith Memorial Regatta (assisted we can fnd out what Angus, Sean and Bubba know by a nice breeze on Saturday), and although it didn’t about making great whiskey. Kilts or overalls are appro- quite blow hard enough on Sunday, the 21 boats partici- priate attire, and of course Paco will be creating some- pating liked Saturday a lot and got in at least two races. thing wonderful to go along with it. On October 11th we had our second Wine Makers Dinner, We have a cookout on the 17th and then right into this time featuring the wines of Willamette Valley Vine- Thanksgiving with the Leftover Cruise followed by the yards paired with typically wonderful Paco creations. A frst Christmas Ship Cookout on November 30th. sold out and magical evening with incredible decorations and organization by our own Ashley Wilson. Great job! Also, and most important, is the Annual Meeting on Mon., November 26th. This is one of our two, member-wide As you know we are celebrating 110 years of PYC this meetings that we have each year (along with the Winter year and the party and presentation we put on in April was such a hit that we brought the presentation back Meeting in March). We will be voting on the 2019 for an Education Dock on September 15th with Nancy board, 2019 budget and any dues and moorage increases, MacGregor and Walter Witchard again showing us as well as having committee reports including the Finance, (great PowerPoint!) and telling us what a special place Moorage Upgrade and House and Grounds reports. This we have and how much we owe to those who built the meeting affects all of us and is important that voting mem- club. The next day we had the new member reception bers (see your bylaws) attend so that we can ensure a that was very well attended with the Board of Trustees quorum. welcoming the new members and letting them know With the Fall season you will have noticed that the water what PYC is about. We have a wonderful (and large) class of new 2018 members that I believe will continue in North Portland Harbor and especially the entrance to move PYC forward in the decades to come. can get very shallow. The Columbia River can be very tidal at this time of year and when we get to the one-foot See you at the club soon! www.portlandyc.com The Portlight page 3 November 2018

CLUB MANAGER REPORT By Daniel Wilkins he holiday season is before us and galley thanks to your patronage and will continue already! Now that November serving great meals at reasonable prices. is here we can start ramping T Please remember that the bar and galley are here for you up for our numerous holiday and your guests. We are happy to accommodate small events, fall cruising and getting the business lunches, birthday parties, or other gatherings feet ready for winter. But, before for groups of up to twenty guests with our regular café we move forward let’s refect on menus. Any group of twenty or more must go through October. the event department who will make your party plan- October eventually brought us more ning a breeze. For any upcoming party please contact water! After having to cancel the Fall Regatta in Sep- Ashley Wilson in our events department frst at events@ tember, the Robert A. Smith Regatta was a great suc- portlandyc.com. cess with 21 boats participating in this always fun PYC We have made a couple of minor accounting changes sponsored race. Club members also enjoyed a spooky at the club in regards to food and beverage. First, tech- Halloween Cruise to Willow Bar and a great Halloween nology updates have allowed us to tier the drink pricing Party on Halloween night at the clubhouse. for members and non-members. Members will always Our fundraiser to pay for the patio foat has netted over receive member pricing on drinks when they use their $5000 as of when this article was written. We are over club house account. This will include drinks that mem- halfway to our goal of $10,000 with 45 members con- bers are hosting for any guests they may bring. Non- tributing to the fund. Thank you all for your generous member guests will not receive the member discount and contributions towards this great new asset to the club. will be paying full price. November has more to offer. Be sure to join us for Secondly, we will be charging a 3 percent surcharge on the Commodore’s Roast of Frank Bocarde on Friday, any credit card payment at the club. This does not apply November 9th. Distillery 102, a whiskey tasting paired to the fuel dock as fees are already factored into price. with delicious small plates from Chef Paco, is Saturday, This will offset our credit card fees that we previously November 10th. We have a Stock Your Cellars Cookout lost on the proft and loss statement. slated for November 17th. And we cap the month with our frst holiday event of the season on November 30th, the annual Toy Drive Cookout, complete with Christmas PORTLIGHT Ships. �publisһed montһly by tһe We also will be holding our Annual Member meeting on Monday, November 26th to elect the 2019 Offcers and Trustees, approve the 2019 budget, and vote on any PORTLAND YACHT CLUB bylaw changes brought forth to the membership. Look 1241 NE Marine Drive, Portland, Oregon 97211 forward to receiving necessary agenda items in either 503-285-1922 (ph) • 503-283-4960 (fax) your email or USPS mailbox no later than 20 days [email protected] • www.portlandyc.com before the meeting. It is paramount that we have enough COMMITTEE – Mike O’Bryant, editor; Sandy O’Bryant, graphic design; voting members in attendance for a quorum, so please Nancy MacGregor and Skip & Mary Ann Nitchie be sure to join us. OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES Commodore Frank Bocarde (sail) Look forward to continued fve days a week dining ser- Vice Commodore Bob Morgan (power) vice throughout the fall and winter. Galley and bar ser- Secretary/Treasurer Barbara Woodford (sail) vices will not be available on Wednesday and Thursday Rear Commodore Dave Simonson (power) nights until next year (with some exceptions), but we Trustee Mike Bradford (sail) will still offer lunch Wednesday through Saturday, Trustee Floyd Jones (power) brunch on Sunday, happy hour Friday through Sunday, Trustee Glenn Moragne (sail) and dinner service on Friday and Saturday nights, Trustee Jim Sinclair (power) Trustee David Wisdom (power) barring events. We have set sales records in the bar

www.portlandyc.com The Portlight page 4 November 2018 PYC’s Busy Holiday Season Nears as Incredible Growth Year Nears End By Chris Finks, Membership Chair all is upon us and we now are in the midst of in the Pacifc Northwest. the busy holiday season with Halloween already PYC continues its momentum with outstanding mem- behind us and Thanksgiving and Christmas on F bership growth. Through early October, we had 45 new the near horizon. As I write this, it is expected to be near memberships so far in 2018 with two new memberships 70 degrees and sunny for the next several days which added at the time of the November Portlight publication. brings to mind that Fall is often a boater’s paradise here

NEW MEMBER PROFILES By Chris Finks, Membership Chair ROBERT EHLERT AND STEPHANIE CHIN DAVID SEXTON Robert is an engineer for Intel David is a native Oregonian, and grew up in Berlin, Ger- was born and raised in Salem many, earning his Master’s and is self-employed in con- Degree from Techische Univer- struction, carpentry and boat sitat Berlin and his Ph.D. from building. He is a past commo- the University of Texas at Austin. dore, active member of the Willamette Sailing Club and Robert and Stephanie enjoy has two adult children, Autumn sailing, with Stephanie learning and Sierra. David is an accom- to sail in Lasers and 420s growing up and through the Island Sailing Club, river fotillas and journeys to Cata- plished sailor and enjoys racing and holds many cham- lina Island. They are also both active with cycling and pion titles. He also enjoys athletics, swimming, travel, travel. Frank Borcarde and Larry Brandt sponsored scuba and history. John Weil and Kent Sisk sponsored Robert and Stephanie. David.

A Note from the Moorage Maintenance Department: f you haven’t already done so, please be sure to winterize and secure your boat and boathouse for the upcoming winter. Ensure dock lines are tight with spring chains in place if Inecessary. Please place any maintenance requests in as soon as possible to help the department stay ahead of the weather. Water is expected to be turned off Thanksgiving week to prevent frozen lines, unless a cold front is forecasted ahead of it, in which case we will shut it off early. Please prepare you boats/boathouse by disconnecting your waterline and securing it out of the water on the boat/boathouse side of the connection. This will prevent hose deterioration and unseen leaks once the water is turned back on in the spring. We will have water available in select locations in the marina. Thank you for your support and membership. Cheers to a great fall boating season!

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2018 ROAST OF COMMODORE FRANK BOCARDE and FIRST LadY LYnnE Friday, November 9th Friday, November 9th 5:00—6:30 Social | 6:30—Dinner Buffet 5-6:30 – Social Hour | 6:30-Dinner Bufet | $20 $20 Bring your favorite story of the commodore—true or untrue!

www.portlandyc.com The Portlight page 6 November 2018 Introducing PYC’s new Daughter of Neptune: Alena Wells By Bonita Morgan YC has a new Daughter of Neptune for 2019 boat, “HEY JUDE,” since childhood and is excited to – Alena Wells. She is the granddaughter of our represent PYC and the values of the Daughter of Nep- P2011 Commodore and First Lady, Rod and tune. Alena is planning to follow in her grandfather’s Judy Wells. occupation and pursue a career in accounting. She will be inducted during the 2018 Ladies’ Holiday Dinner on Alena lives in Tigard and is a freshman at Tualatin High School. She has been boating on her grandparents’ December 5, 2018.

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BAR & GALLEY SCHEDULE LUNCHES — 11 am - 2 pm on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR — 2 - 5 pm on FRIDAY-SATURDAY & 2 - 6 pm on SUNDAY DINNERS — 5 - 8:30 pm — FRIDAY & SATURDAY BRUNCH, SUNDAY — 10 am - 2 pm KELLY BAR, SUNDAY — 10 am - 8 pm

Entertainment Committee Report By Shari Sinclair and Lynne Bocarde he holidays are quickly approaching. The Entertainment committee met early in October to begin preparation for the upcoming holiday events. We discussed decorations, menus, and entertainment. TOur holiday theme for the Ladies Dinner this year is “White Christmas.” The PYC Ladies Dinner is Wednesday December 5th., so watch the mail for your invitation in November. Please note, this is always a very popular event, so in order to give all members an opportunity to participate, we will limit our attendance to 3 guests per member. Please make your reservations early. “Christmas Brunch with Santa” is Sunday Dec 9th, with live entertainment, crafts and great food. This is always fun for not just the kids, but also for parents and grandparents. So watch your weekly e-bulletin for more details.

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Ships Store By Samantha Dubay and Lynne Bocarde appy Holidays from the PYC Ships Store. Let us help you with your Christmas shop- 30% off Hping. Many new items will be coming in weekly. Don’t forget to look inside the store as we are unable to put all New Items outside. New Items to look for: winter coats, sweatshirts, vests, double wine bags, backpacks, new hats. Use your 30% Coupon ships store before Christmas (Dec. 24), one per PYC family. To receive your discount, you must have the coupon with you when you purchase an item. With every purchase thru Christmas or until supplies last, 1 free Mauni coupon Elliott hat or 110 yr t-shirt. Santa Helpers are here to help you fnd that special good thru 12/24…one per family gift, and keep it a secret.

Needed: Volunteers for the Portland Boat Show 2019 Portland Boat Show • Portland Expo Center Wednesday, January 9-Sunday, January 13, 2019 PYC BOOTH DUTY: Volunteers Needed! he Portland Yacht Club’s biggest membership drive is in January during the Portland Boat Show where we will have a booth staffed by charming PYC members like you. The Boat Show is great fun and continues Tto prove itself an extremely visible way to showcase PYC. Our booth – located inside the exhibition hall in booth #204, not far from the Freshwater News booth – will have plenty of “goodies” to attract show attendees, including some wine and delicious creations by PYC’s Chef Paco. We need volunteers to set-up on Tuesday, January 8th, from 9am to 12pm, and regular shifts beginning the morning of Wednesday, January 9th. There are several shifts available and we need to staff all fve days of the show. Additionally, we will need volunteers to help take down the booth and return materials to PYC on Monday January 14th. Volunteers’ names will be left in the Will Call area to gain access to the show. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early. Sign-up and volunteer scheduled will be on SignUp.com at http://signup.com/go/ZDkQqkm. SignUp.com is a leading online Sign-Up and reminder tool that we use to organize the PYC booth at the Boat Show. Here’s how it works in three easy steps: ❶ Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/ go/ZDkQqkm.; ❷ Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like; ❸ Sign up! It’s Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com. Note: SignUp.com and PYC do not share your email address with anyone. Portland Boat Show Hours — Jan. 9-13 Wednesday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm SO…WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? SIGN UP TODAY...WE NEED YOUR HELP!

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HISTORIAN’S CORNER By Walter A. Witschard, PYC Historian ave you ever wondered builder Harry Higgins who spent where the huge pilot two years making it. house wheel hanging H Between 1912 and 1929 she ran from over the freplace in the Portland Portland to St. Helens, carrying Yacht Club ballroom came from? passengers to farms and homes, picking up cans of milk. Later it had It’s the wheel from the river the passenger/freight run to Astoria. steamer “America” that was launched in Milwaukee, Oregon Sadly in 1948, she was wrecked on August 17, 1912. She was at the mouth of the Willamette 105 feet long, 18 ½ feet in beam, River. PYC Commodore Ed 7 feet deep and carried a crew of 6. Green rescued the wheel and The wheel was hand carved by its gave it to PYC.

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New Member Reception photos by Skip Nitchie

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Oktoberfest Cookout photos by Stan Borys

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Cookout – October 5th photos by Scott Leeding

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Robert A. Smith Regatta photos by Mary Stainsby

Beacon Rock Cruise photos by Penny Spaziani

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www.portlandyc.com The Portlight page 14 November 2018 Local boat wins another big prize By John Lebens, M/V Suellen ack in June, M/V Suellen was recognized with a People’s Choice runner-up award at the Classic BYacht Association’s Bell Street Rendezvous in Seattle. Over Labor Day we attended the Victoria Classic Boat Festival and M/V Suellen was recognized again. The Victoria festival is unique in that they take their awards very seriously. Each year, several judges with deep experience with classic boats make the rounds inspecting the 75 or so vessels at the event. Awards are given in several categories. There was a wide variety of vessels at the docks, inder gas motors or re-powered with electric drives. One including a few beautifully restored fshing boats, big, hearty Tasmanian fsh boat (and crew) attended after gorgeous sailing schooners, plenty of vintage cruisers cruising up from Australia. and yachts, a couple of Lake Union Dreamboats and Sunday night at the Award ceremony at the Union Club, some smaller gems powered by locally built single cyl- M/V Suellen was awarded “Best Overall Power Boat.” PYC’s World Wine Tour #5 PYC Members Cruise the By John Lebens Turkish Coast France’s Rhone Valley Round 2 – so good we By Roger Jorgensen just couldn’t leave! There are so many delicious wines from the Rhone leven Portland Yacht Club members spent 7 region so we’ll stay a bit longer to enjoy the favors. days on the 425 foot schooner Royal Clipper off the west coast of Italy. We actually were Last month, we tried a balanced blend of Rhone Valley E grapes in a nicely aged Guigal Cote du Rhone. This time able to sail a few of those days. I’m pretty sure we all had a great time and of course ate too much food, we will focus on two wines made mostly of a single vari- etal. One features Syrah and the other Mourvedre. but the right amount of wine and other beverage. The PYC members who sailed together were Paul The frst one, called “Campuget,” has “Syrah” named and Gail Teveliet, John and Carol Hardiman, Gary clearly on the label. It’s from the viticultural zone called and Margo Jamieson, Floyd Jones and Barbara “Costieres de Nimes.” Does “de Nime” have a familiar Thompson, Roger Jorgensen and Janiece Brown, ring? It certainly does - because it’s where the original and last but by no means least Jack Becker. “denim” came from. Nime is a pleasant, history-flled town in the Southern Rhone that thrived during the Roman era. The second is a Cote du Rhone made primarily of Gren- ache, another foundation grape of the Rhone. It’s called “La Solitude.” It is a blend, but the Grenache is most prominent. So when you are trying these out at the Kelly Bar, taste the distinctive favor of the two grapes. This is how the French, with a couple of millennia of experience, like their wines. Fall weather and rain are arriving and these Rhone Valley wines will warm your soul, wash down Paco’s fne cuisine and educate your palate. Cheers! www.portlandyc.com The Portlight page 15 November 2018 Portland Yacht Club’s Treasure from the Attic By Nancy MacGregor n early October a wonderful painting was hung 1888. While at that school, he also taught at University in the PYC ballroom. The story of the painting of California in Berkeley. has three unique chapters, which combine to tell a I A master at fascinating history. depicting The Benefactors – Dr. Franz and Kathy Stenzel sunsets and Dr. Franz Stenzel and spouse Kathy other atmo- joined the Portland Yacht Club in spheric 1969. They owned a 42 foot Unifite glow, his named The Koot, moored in a boat- painting house on I-row. They were active technique members of the club for 17 years, was a with Dr. Stenzel, a cardiologist, fusion of serving as Fleet Surgeon in 1970 and American several years as chair of a committee named “Arts and Lumi- Treasures.” In 1970 the Stenzel’s gifted the beautiful nism and he is best known for his Northern California painting “The Puritan” to the club. It has been displayed area coastal scenes and landscapes. He also painted in in several locations. The painting, by artist Raymond Yel- Oregon during the summers of 1880 and 1881 and cre- land, depicts the Puritan rounding the Boston Light mark ated a series of paintings of Mt. Hood and the Columbia and winning the 1885 America’s Cup. River. He travelled in the east coast in the summer of 1885 and while there was a spectator at the America’s The Stenzel’s were prolifc art collectors and Franz was Cup races. also the author of several books, including a historical book on the explorer James Madison Alder, an artist Puritan and the Eastern Yacht Club and early surveyor of the west coast (“James Mad- The Eastern Yacht Club, founded in 1870, became ison Alden: Yankee Artist of the Pacifc Coast, 1854 – a leader in yacht racing with Puritan, Mayfower and 1860”). He also learned the skill of art restoration and Volunteer, all fying Eastern’s colors and successfully his personal favorite was a Pacifc geodetic survey from defeating their British challengers in the America’s Cup the early 1800’s. They travelled frequently to Europe in 1885, 1886 and 1887. Puritan, designed by Edward seeking new pieces to add to their collection. On a trip Burgess, was built at the George Lawley & Son boat- in 1974 to Moscow, Russia fellow art collector and Hol- yard in Boston and launched May 26, 1885. It was an lywood actor, Vincent Price, accompanied them. early combination of American and English designs with some of the depth of a cutter but beam and power PYC was not the only organization to beneft from the of a sloop. It was built and skippered by John Malcolm Stenzel’s generosity. Their donation to Legacy Good Forbes. She defeated the New York Yacht Club’s Pris- Samaritan Hospital in 1996 enabled to the creation of cilla, then went on to defend the America’s Cup against the Skilled Nursing Unit, which bears his name. They Genesta, a traditional cutter. Immediately following the also donated 27 acres to the Portland Audubon Society contest, the EYC syndicate began work on an improved in 1991 that are now part of present day Forest Park. version, which would be called the Mayfower. In 1977 Dr. Stenzel donated his research, sketches and paintings to Yale University, with the collection In 1888 Puritan was converted to a schooner and was becoming part of the Western Americana collection. sailing in Europe at the beginning of the century. It was converted and sailed as a working boat, for freight and The Artist, Raymond Yelland passengers, between Portugal and the Azores, but was English born Raymond Dabb Yelland (1848-1900) was too small and not very proftable in spite of its speed raised in New York. After serving under General Philip potential. In 1925 it was dismantled and scrapped. From Sheridan in the Union Army during the Civil War, he Puritan, only the wheel remains, hanging as decoration studied art at the National Academy of Design. In 1873, over the bar of a pub in Marblehead, Massachusetts. he sailed around the horn to California, becoming an art teacher at the California School of Design, assistant Length 94 ft.; Beam 22ft 7 in; Draft 8 ft.; Displacement director at the school in 1877-8 and became director in 105 tons; Sail area 7,982 sq ft.

www.portlandyc.com The Portlight page 16 November 2018 2018 Sailing Season Final Report By Mary Stainsby, PYC Sailing Captain t seems like just a few days ago, boats were still com- will be handed out at the party. PYC event trophies will peting in formal races and regattas on the Columbia, be awarded at our Sailors’ Dinner in April. and now we’re getting ready for the holidays. I I Here are the results for the Robert A. Smith Regatta: especially want to take a minute to thank all of you who helped with the various Race Committee duties needed PHRF A – 3 races to run a race, those who helped with setting race marks, 1st Place – Myst, skippered by Rod Buck, PYC and those of you who so generously allowed us to use 2nd Place – JamJam, skippered by Tom Kelly, PYC your boats as committee boats for various Portland Yacht Club racing events. We would not have been able PHRF B – 2 races to hold the races and regattas without you. Hopefully, 1st Place – Misty, skippered by Pam Sesar, PYC you all had fun participating. 2nd Place – Kermit, skippered by Mike Stainsby, PYC Looking back at the 2018 racing season, we actually 3rd Place – Nelly, skippered by Burkhart/Paul/ had a pretty good year! Only one or two of the week- Hutchinson, RCYC night races had to be cancelled, with fairly good winds 4th Place – Apple Pi, skippered by Rock Kent, RCYC for most of the rest of the races. Even the thick smoke 5th Place – Junkyard Dog, skippered by Jim Severs, during the height of the fre season didn’t seem to affect PYC racing much. We did have to cancel the PYC Fall 6th Place – Thirsty, skippered by Alan Bergen, RCYC Regatta again this year due to extremely low water and 7th Place – Margaret, skippered by David Sheperdson, adverse tides. Since this has happened several times RCYC in the past few years, the PYC Sailing Committee has 8th Place – ISC22, skippered by Al Sekol, Island Sailing decided to move the regatta to July and rename it the Club PYC Summer Regatta. Merit 25’s – 3 races Oct. 6-7 was PYC’s Robert A. Smith Regatta – tradi- 1st Place – Nausicaa, skippered by Tod Bassham, tionally the fnal Portland/Columbia River racing event RCYC and SYSCO of the year. I’m pleased to report that we had 21 boats 2nd Place – Kestrel, skippered by Bruce Newton, entered, with 20 participating. The tides were very SYSCO low at mid-day on both days, so the Sailing Committee 3rd Place – Rio, skippered by Nicole Sirois, SYSCO decided to delay the starts for both days by a couple 4th Place – OB1, skippered by Tomas Morrissey, of hours to allow time for the tide to start coming back SYSCO in. Saturday was cloudy, but not rainy, with enough breeze to run 2 races for everyone, and 3 races for 2 of the classes. With winds mostly in the 10-12 knot range, Cal 20’s – 2 races everyone seemed to have a great afternoon. Unfortu- 1st Place – Check Ride, skippered by Breitbarth/ nately, Sunday was not so good: while not rainy, it was Cullison, SYSCO misty, and there was absolutely no consistent wind (2-4 2nd Place – River Dance, skippered by Michelle Ben- at best, but from all different directions). At 4:00, the nett, PYC race committee decided to call the race, and everyone 3rd Place – 3 Stooges, skippered by Fred Hazzard, PYC headed for the dock and to PYC for a wonderful chili 4th Place – Pretzel Logic, skippered by Cheryl Watson buffet prepared for us by Paco and his crew. Catalina 22’s – 2 races Sailing on Sundays – the unoffcial Sunday racing 1st Place – Sooz Moose, skippered by Don Woodhouse, hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club of Portland – began SYSCO October 14th, though I don’t yet have any results to 2nd Place – Togarty, skippered by Rick Figone, SYSCO report. 3rd Place – Sunrise, skippered by Erik Bodegom, If you haven’t yet done so, you may still have time to SYSCO make reservations for the OCSA annual Tropical Party on Nov. 3rd. It will be held at a venue in Vancouver, and That’s it for now! Don’t forget to come to the Annual reservations are being handled on the www.sailpdx.org Meeting at the end of the month, and I will look forward website. Trophies for the events hosted by other clubs to seeing you around the club! www.portlandyc.com The Portlight page 17 November 2018 DISTILLINGDISTILLING 102 102 Learn aboutLearn about whiskey whiskey from from an expert. an expert. November 10, 2018 /PWFNCFS tQN 6:00—11:30 PM

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Toy Drive and Holiday Cookout Let’s fill the bin and spread some cheer to others less fortunate. Please bring an unwrapped toy and stick around for Christmas Ships and Cookout Friday, November 30th | 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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www.portlandyc.com The Portlight page 19 November 2018 NOVEMBER DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, 29 Thur. Lunch 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sat. Lunch, Happy Hour & Dinner 2, 9, 16, 30 Fri. Lunch & Happy Hour 5, 12, 19, 26 Wed. Lunch 3, 10, 24 Sat. Lunch, Happy Hour & Dinner 5 Wed. Ladies Holiday Dinner 7, 14, 21, 28 Wed. Lunch 6, 13, 20, 27 Thur. Lunch 8 Thur. Watercrafters 7 Fri. Lunch, Happy Hour & Dinner 9 Fri. Commodore’s Roast 7 Fri. Christmas Ships 10 Sat. Distillery 102 9 Sun. Children’s Holiday Brunch 11 Sun. Veteran’s Day 13 Thur. Watercrafters 14 Wed. Board Meeting 14 Fri. Lunch, Happy Hour & Cookout 17 Sat. Lunch, Happy Hour & Cookout 22 Thur. Thanksgiving Day (Club Closed) 16 Sun. Christmas Open House 23-25 Fri.-Sun. Leftover Cruise, Willow Bar 19 Wed. Board Meeting 26 Mon. Annual Meeting 25 Wed. Christmas Day (Club Closed) 30 Fri. Toy Drive Cookout & Christmas Ships 31 Mon. New Year’s Eve Party

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for 2019 Location and Pricing F-2 $42,000 will be G-4 $ 8,000 SOLD H-2 $59,500 SOLD going to I-1 $39,500 SOLD I-2 $53,500 print J-11 $34,000 K-11 $68,000 in late M-5 $49,500 SOLD 2019 Yearbook PYC Rules Apply Aerial view of Willow Bar Outstation, Labor Day 2018 photo by Terry Johnson D ecember Contact Byron Hanke 360-904-7544 for details Any member/boat changes need or check bulletin board in the clubhouse to be sent to Kathleen in the ofﬁce (SUBJECT LINE: ROSTER) by November 15th [email protected]

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Contact Gayle Timmerman at gayletimmerman@ hotmail.com Ariel view from drone looking down at the new docks at the Outstation. photo by Terry Johnson