MARCH 2020 EST. 1913 From the Commodore aylight Savings Time starts on March 8th, 2020 and the spring equinox falls on Thursday, D March 19th. On the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world. With the equinox, we enjoy the increasing sunlight hours, with earlier dawns and later sunsets. This also means Opening Day is fast approaching and summers hours at the Club will Commodore Scott Grimes soon be here and more daylight means more time you can spend on the water. Speaking of Opening day, I would like to extend a Commodore’s Challenge and encourage everyone to have their Spring 2020 Underway requirement completed before Opening Day this year. This is not a requirement or a change in the bylaws, it is simply a request from the Commodore. There is a possibility that if all the boats on your dock have completed their underway requirement prior to Opening Day, it will count as bonus points to the best dressed dock competition overall score or best boat contest. Either way, it would be nice to announce that all boats berthed at CYC have completed their underway requirement on Opening Day. In February, CYC hosted the 100 memberships by seniority, commonly referred to as the “Old Timers”, this is not a reference to age, but to the membership’s standing in seniority. In appreciation for the “Old Timers”, the Board assisted the CYC restaurant staff in serving breakfast for this long-standing group of members.

#1 in Seniority, Life Flag Member CYC Burgee Pins awarded to the Secretary Schelkun and Flag Member 100 most Senior Members Bill Gise While honoring the “Old Timers” long standing memberships and service to CYC, we must also recognize that the demographics of the Coronado Yacht Club are changing and a large portion of new members that have recently joined the Club are younger families with children. Coronado and the Coronado Yacht Club are wonderful places to raise a family and be part of community. This also poses challenges to how the club is used by all members. The side lawn has become a family area with the addition of seating, fire pits, and of course the inflatable jumpy, however, this area is not suitable for the cooler winter months when there is inclement weather and the number of families enjoying the club have outgrown the small Marlin room to accommodate these families with younger children. There will be workshops and opportunities for members to offer their ideas on how to better serve all members, which may include expanding the Bar area to allow families to enjoy more of the seating area in the bar. Please know that any decision regarding this issue will have full participation by the members. Happy Boating and I hope to see you at the Club!

2020 Board of Directors

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Vice Commodore’s Report ...... 6 Upcoming Events ...... 14-17 In This Issue... In The Offing ...... 6 Classifieds and Ads ...... 17-22 Commodore’s Report ...... Front Page Fleet Captain’s Report...... 7 March and April Calendars ...... 23 Upcoming Events ...... 2 Port Captain’s Report ...... 8 Easter Brunch Menu ...... Back Page Restaurant and Bar Hours ...... 2 From the Jr. Clubhouse ...... 9 General Manager’s Report ...... 3 From the Entertainment Committee ...... 10 Membership Summary ...... 4 Club Event Photo Page ...... 12 Membership Committee Report ...... 4 Cruiser Navigation Report ...... 13 Rod & Reel Report ...... 5 Memory Lane ...... 14

BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH General Manager Commodore Scott Grimes Lou Milioti [email protected] 8 Daylight Savings Time [email protected] 9 Finance Comm. Meeting

10 Rod & Reel Meeting Vice Commodore Chris DeNardi Director of Facilities 12 Board Meeting Fabian Arreola [email protected] 18 Trivia Night [email protected] 19-22 29 MidWinter West

Rear Commodore Harper Hatheway 19-22 Nood Regatta [email protected] Assistant Manager Victoria Engan 26 Food Service Comm. Meeting 28-29 Wellington Series Treasurer Robin MacCartee [email protected]

[email protected] Accounting Manager UPCOMING EVENTS IN APRIL Mark Leopold Secretary Steve Schelkun [email protected] 2 Membership Comm. Meeting [email protected] 3 Helgeson Series Accounting Clerk 6 Finance Comm. Meeting DIRECTORS Ivana Gonzalez 8 1st Beer Can Tor Anderson [email protected] 9 Board Meeting 11 Family Easter Party Janet Paulovich Receptionist 11-12 Wellington Series Mark Wallace Neil Hara 12 Easter Brunch Ken Wilson [email protected] 17 Helgeson Series 17-19 CCYC Raft Up Membership & Communications Coordinator FLAG OFFICERS 21 Trivia Night DeLaine Bennett 24-27 KMAC Regatta Port Captain Michael Dowling [email protected] 26 Jr. Fishing Tournament Fleet Captain Curtis Milioti 30 Food Service Comm. Meeting Jr. Sailing Director Chaplain Gary Boggs Jill Powell Judge Advocate Steve Berman [email protected]

EDITOR Head Sailing Coach All events are subject to change. Jon Rogers Check page 19 for detailed Judy Longfellow two-month calendars [email protected]

OFFICE BAR HOURS (WINTER HOURS) CYC RESTAURANT Mon., Tues., Thurs...... 9 AM—5 PM Monday………………………………………...Closed Wednesday ...... 9 AM—7 PM Tuesday ……….…………………………..…..Closed DINNER Friday ...... 10 AM—7 PM Wednesday..…………………………...4 PM—9 PM Wed. & Fri...... 5:00 —8:30 PM Saturday ...... 9 AM—5 PM Thursday ……………………………………….Closed Sunday ...... 9 AM—5 PM Friday ...... 4 PM—10 PM WEEKEND MENU

Saturday ...... 10 AM—9 PM Sat. & Sun…………9:00 AM—5:30 PM Sunday ...... 10 AM—8 PM

Page 2 From the Crow’s Nest

By General Manager Lou Milioti

his month we kick off our busy Regatta season at CYC. Between March 19th through March T 22nd we will be co-hosting with the Yacht Club, the N.O.O.D. Regatta. The CYC parking lot will be impacted during these dates, as we accommodate the 60+ boat trailers to support the regatta and visiting racers. On Friday March 20th, we will be hosting a Happy Hour party for the NOOD racing participants and sponsors on the CYC side lawn. Tickets are available for purchase for this event from the NOOD registration table. The side lawn BBQ grills and children’s Bounce House will not be available on March 20th, as we will be using the lawn area to host this event. To help manage the impacted food service the weekend of March 20th through March 22nd the regular CYC menu will not be available. Friday March 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Benito’s Taco Stand from the Snack Bar Window & Dinner Buffet in Dining Room Saturday March 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Limited Grab & Go Only Served from snack bar Assorted Breakfast items will be available from the Snack Bar Window (Box Lunches, Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Sandwiches, Pancakes, Captains Breakfast Platter) Sunday March 22nd Brunch Buffet for $16.00 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. featuring: Breakfast Buffett available in the Dining Room offering Fresh Fruit, Garden Salad Bar, French Toast, Pancakes, Poached Salmon, Bagels, Eggs Benedict, Carnitas, Tortillas, Potatoes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, and $1.00 Mimosas Sunday March 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. GRAB & GO ONLY SERVED FROM SNACK BAR EASTER BRUNCH APRIL 12 Don’t forget about our scrumptious Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch with seating’s at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p. m. Benito has a very special menu including Made-to-order Omelets, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Prime Rib, Bacon & Sausage, French Toast, A Seafood Station featuring Cocktail Shrimp, Mussels & Clams and a Whole Poached Salmon. Of course, we finish it off with Special Desserts, Fresh Fruit and other goodies. This event has sold out the last four years in a row weeks before the holiday, so make your reservation today to assure that you are not left out. See back cover page for more details.

As always, if there is anything that I or my staff can do to increase the enjoyment of your membership, please do not hesitate to contact me. [email protected]

Aloha Lou

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Membership Committee Report

Membership Status By Rear Commodore Harper Hatheway The Numbers

Flag 624 Jr. Flag 50% 17 Jr. Flag 100% 10 Social 2

Flag Member Total 653

Absent Flag 25% 15 Absent Flag 50% 4 Junior Paying 85 Jr. Non-Paying 33 Life Flag 3 Senior Flag 34 Deferred 74

Total 901

Changes he San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs held their February meeting at T Oceanside Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Sue Taetzch of Chal- Welsley Mooy Jr. Flag to Flag lenged Sailors San Diego. It was an inspiring look at this group.

Sven Karlsson “Challenged Sailors San Diego provides therapeutic and recreational adap- Paying Jr. to Flag tive sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their digni-

Resigned ty, well being, and independence.”

Jane Coffelt People of all ages, backgrounds and challenges go sailing in Martin 16’s. Flag These are specifically built for adaptive sailing. They can be steered and

Applicants trimmed by joystick, puff tube and traditional helm. Volunteers are aboard to assist, but the members are the skippers. Jeffrey & Kimber Wysong—Flag Scott Aurich, Scott McMillin

Patrick Powell—Paying Jr. to Flag

Todd & Maureen Sylvester—Flag Rob & Carmen Huff, Carolyn Parry

Erik Eggstaff—Flag Mike & Erin Yeakle, Gregory Eggstaff

Mercy Tangredi—Paying Jr. Jill Powell, Jon Rogers

Robert & Lori Shanley—Flag James Zehentbauer, David Sweeney

Approved, Awaiting Vacancy

Neil & Nicole Billock Flag #8 Coronado Yacht Club hosts CSSD regattas in Glorietta Bay throughout the

Michael Bigham year. February saw their midwinter series here and the KMAC regatta will Flag #9 be sailed from our club April 25th and 26th.

John & Joanna Klinker Volunteers are needed as companion sailors, dock support, boat mainte- Flag #10 nance, ASL interpreters, back office support and fundraising. If you would like more information or to help with the upcoming KMAC regatta you can

contact the CSSD website challengedsailors.org

Page 4 Rod and Reel Report

By Rod and Reel Co-Chairmen Russell Nevitt & Mike Copp

he Ides of March are almost upon against the other clubs. us! No, this doesn’t portend an T In closing, here are a couple of pic- assault at the bar on a sailboat skipper who aggressive- tures of CYC juniors at work. As I write this, Mike is ly exercised his “right of way” over an aggrieved fisher- floating the Limay River in Patagonia, along with his man hooked up on the fish of a lifetime. Rather, the mid- sons. This is his son Mason, a frequent successful an- dle of March generally signals the beginning of the fish- gler for the annual awards at the end of our fishing sea- ing season, and the need to put all of your equipment in son, with a fine example of what Argentina has to offer: good working order. This includes boats, rods and reels, bait tank systems, electronics and licenses. I am happy to say that Al Thomas aboard “R Boat” recorded both halibut and sculpin from a foray on 19 February, prov- ing that quality fishing exists locally for those willing to put in the time. Some may ask ,“what does a Sculpin look like?” Besides the stylized version on a bottle of Ballast Point’s flagship IPA, I am happy to report that the video monitor to display all of your catches is up and running! Initially, some may be dismayed that it loops only the same small group of fishermen and their successes. This is only because we have had only a few CYC members submit pictures of their fish. So far…… Again, my email is: [email protected]. After you land your quarry, weigh it and take the time to snap a quick picture with your phone. Send me the photo, and we will add it to the collection on display. “Et Tu….”

And finally, my great-nephew Ryan, fishing the Bay We are happy to report we will have a guest speaker for aboard my boat “Nexterday.” the Rod & Reel meeting on March 10th. A skipper aboard the “Searcher,” one of the premier boats of our local long-range sport fishing fleet will be discussing tactics for big Bluefin tuna. Should be a great presentation! Al- so in March, the Fred Hall Boat show is up in Long Beach 4-8 March, then 26-29 March in San Diego. An excellent showcase for everything fishing, including ex- otic destinations and tackle for everything from wild trout to giant black marlin. If you have never been, take comfortable walking shoes and a credit card, because it is a huge venue that is hard to resist purchasing some- thing. Speaking of upcoming dates, here are a few to put on your fishing calendar. We will have a CYC Junior fishing tournament April 26th. More details will be discussed at the meeting, but this will be an opportunity for CYC members to take CYC Juniors fishing in San Diego Bay. Jill Powell is coordinating this great opportunity to in- So remember, take a kid fishing. And take a picture! volve the next generation in the sport, and create some We hope to see you all March 10th, 6:30 pm for the first enduring memories. CYC Rod & Reel will also be hosting Rod & Reel meeting of the year. the Bay Fishing tournament June 6th, competing against Tight Lines! the local yacht clubs. Finally, the Combined Tournament will be held August 1st, as we match our offshore skills Russ and Mike Page 55 Vice Commodore’s Report

By Vice Commodore Chris DeNardi

ook out March here we come. While March is usually one of our wettest months, don’t let L that stop you from enjoying your boat and club. We have several regattas scheduled for this month and our first Rod and Reel Club meeting of the year will be held at 6:30pm on March 10th. What a great variety of options to meet all your yachting tastes.

The Finance Committee met in February to review our December 2019 financial performance. Club revenues are ahead of plan and our expenses are being responsibly managed. Club year 2019/20 is off to a good start.

A special thanks goes out to our newly board appointed ad hoc Audit Committee. The committee and financial audit process is in the very capable hands of Staff Commodore Dean Eckenroth, Rob Gilliland and Geoff Lil- legraven. Thanks to the San Diego Cruiser Navigation Association for allowing me to help hand out awards after their race last weekend. CYC members David Weimer, Magnus Karlsson and Jeff Calabrese took home some hardware. By the time this is published we will have hosted a workshop regarding the expansion of the Marlin Room desig- nation and resulting children dining in the bar area. If you didn’t get a chance to attend the workshop please take a few minutes to email the board with your opinion of these proposed house rules changes. This topic will be discussed at the March Board of Directors meeting. In the Offing

By Cruise Fleet Chair Jackie Busch

appy Spring my fellow boaters! Not only is it time for a good spring cleaning but it's also a H good time to get your calendars out and start planning this year's boating season. It will be here (and already is for some of us) before you know it. We currently have three dates scheduled so far:

Loews “tentatively” July 24-26. Still finalizing with Fred the dock master. Sting Ray Point September 11-13. 2nd Annual Floatopia on beach near 17th tee box. September 12. One day event.

Our CYC Cruise Fleet is hopeful that we will get some new faces to host a raft up this year. I know I sound like a broken record but I won't be discouraged! The hardest part is just picking a date. Be creative...there are so many ways to get friends together. You could even just plan a one day raft up. What a great way to “test the waters” if it's your first time. WE WILL HELP YOU PLAN IT.

I will do my best to keep everyone updated either in the Whisker pole articles, your ever so popular email blast from the club, and the Cruise Fleet page on the CYC website. It's listed under the “on the water” tab.

Thanks for listening and summer here we come. Best to all!

Get Nauti,

Jackie [email protected] 619.518.6794

Page 6 Vice Commodore’s Report Fleet Captain’s Report

By Fleet Captain Curtis Milioti

personally want to thank all the racers that came out for the South Bay Clubs Regatta on Sun- I day February 23rd!!! The show of support representing our Club was amazing. There was a special buzz around the club after the race (and not just because of the Cuba’s). We had 13 of the 22 participating boats!! This means we have already qualified those boats for the Championships to be held in October. The partic- ipating boats were: Melokia, Salty Tango, Conquest, JabberWock, Sarayu, Isle Run, Go Mall, Wayne’s World, Bravura, Happy Wednesday, Shamrock, and Aurora. Congratulations to Mike Whittemore and Crew (Melokia) for winning Class 3 and Jon Sanchioli and Crew (Conquest) for winning Class 4. Also, a big thanks to Anne David for running a successful Regatta as PRO, and to Chris and Barbara Kleber (Crowning Around) for providing the Stake Boat for RC.

During the racing, my boat Aurora was dismasted in the second race. If you have never been in this situation be- fore it is one to remember. We were heeling towards the windward mark and SNAP, the mast broke in half and was in the water within seconds. Thankfully no one was hurt during this unexpected maneuver. My crew: Lou Milioti, Jill Powell, and Emmy Grimes were calm and collected throughout the whole event. We all worked to- gether to try and figure out what to do in this first-time situation for all of us. Thank you Crew! Scott Harris was working RC at the time and was quickly on the scene to help us cut lines and cable to get some of the rig back on the boat so we could motor in (thank you Scott). At the dock waiting for us were Chuck Furey, Dave Krock, Ian Bower, and Roseanne Krock. They helped guide us into the visitor’s dock and quickly got to work helping to get the pieces of the rigging back on board. Chuck and Dave were like a NASCAR pit crew (thank you friends). I’ve always appreciated the knowledgeable members of our club. There’s even a “Curtis Rule” where I am only al- lowed so many questions at a time, but until I reach my question max, the amount if information is always very helpful. I just want to say during this experience I have never been prouder to be a member of the Coronado Yacht Club and so thankful to the members that jump in to show that Corinthian spirit at a moment’s notice.

Our Weather Station has been successfully installed and we have officially entered the digital age for weather metrics. You can find the measurements for our roof mounted weather sta- tion at the following links:

Weather Underground https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/ KCACORON696

RainWise Weather: https://www.rainwise.net/weather/coroyc

Page 75 Port Captain’s Report

By Port Captain Mike Dowling

ello everyone! As we finally approach Daylight Savings Time and the sun is setting later, it’s a H great time to make sure our boats are ready for the upcoming season. And from all the action on the docks lately, it looks like many members are getting after the never-ending boat maintenance that we all love.

This month I wanted to remind members about waste disposal. It is covered the CYC By-Laws under Slip Rules and Regulations #30, and it covers everything from overboard discharge to fuel discharge and hazard- ous waste disposal such as batteries and fuel filters. The CYC rule simply follows FEDERAL and STATE laws and regulations for waste disposal, and provides direction to address any concerns by members.

To summarize the rule: 1. Overboard discharge of any marine sanitation device is prohibited. Use any free pump-out station or call a pump-out service. I have posted a list of stations and services on the Port Captain Board conveniently located next to the bathroom! If you see something or smell something, please notify the General Manager for action. 2. Disposal of any hazardous waste such as batteries, oil, fuel, fuel filters, expended zincs anywhere at CYC is strictly prohibited. If you have a question, please ask me, Lou, or Fabian first before leaving out or dispos- ing of material. 3. Take every precaution to guard against a fuel spill. Report any spill and take action immediately to clean up. The club has been proactive (going above the state requirements) and has fuel cleanup materials available to address any emergencies.

The rule is pretty simple to enable all of us to enjoy the cleanest water possible in Glorietta Bay and to keep our docks safe from hazards. Let’s make sure we are doing our part!

Lastly, I am enjoying meeting members and addressing questions about our slip policies. Please keep them coming. See you around the club!

All the best, Mike Dowling

Page 8 From the Jr. Clubhouse

By Jr. Sailing Director Jill Powell

t is that time to start thinking about summer sailing. Member sign-up for summer sailing I camp will be out March 1st and will open to non-member April 1st. All registration is online on the club website. Let me know if you have any questions. The juniors are working with Rod and Reel to put on a kid’s fishing tournament on April 26th. Look for more info in the April whisker pole. We have over 50 sailors signed up for the spring session, sabot race team is gearing up for March madness, they have 3 regattas in March and rolls right into April with a few more. 420 sailors are practicing for the last Perry regatta in March at SDYC.

CONGRATULATIONS TO…. …to CYC Jr. Paris Henken for placing 7th at the 49FX Worlds(!). Unfortunately, her quest to win the United States Olympic Trials fell agonizing close in a battle with one other American team who won the medal race and earned the spot. In that last race Paris showed that she and her partner Anna Tobias were one of, if not the fast- est 49er team in the world and despite a penalty turn and getting passed by a boat that arguably fouled them, they still nearly earned the Olympic Berth.

…to Sabot Squad C3 Celeste Oder, C1 Taylor Werth and B fleeter Madilyn Anderson for their performance at the SCYA Midwinters hosted by NHYC. It was an absolute challenge with shifty winds, big tidal current and the expected tour boat traffic. Special congrats to Taylor for winning the C1 fleet, making friends at the same time and earning a “move up” to B Fleet.

…to Max Olson who represented CYC and SDAYC at the St Valentines Regatta sailed in Dinghies and hosted by St Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida. Along with 4 other San Diego area sailors Max was able to be part of an exchange program that has been going on for 30+ years.

…to Max Olson for his performance at O’pen Skiff SCYA Midwinters at MBYC. Top 5 against really good fleet of 19 boats.

…to Mercy Tangredi for her performance at the Radial SCYA Midwinters hosted by MBYC.

…to Brock Paquin Cal Maritime Academy ’22 and Tristan Richmond ’22 for their performance at the Gaucho Team Race hosted by UC Santa Barbara.

…to Brock Paquin for his performance at the Cal Team Race where his Cal Maritime team placed 1st overall.

…to Grace Yakutis USC ’20 for her performance at the USF Women’s Invitational hosted by University of South Florida.

…to PJ Eaton College of Charleston ’21 for his performance at the SAISA Open hosted by Eckerd College.

…to Lorea Mendiguren USC ’20 for getting accepted to Harvard Law School.

….to Jett Jennings, Sam Jennings, Sophia Shaffer and Stella Taherian for their performance at the SODA Match Racing Clinic run by Dave Perry and sailed in J22’s.

….to Celine Song, Mercy Tangredi, Lina Carper, Jay Sullivan, and Stella Taherian, Silver Coronado High School Sailing Team for placing 1st out of 30 in the Golden Bear Regatta up in San Francisco.

Page 95 From the Entertainment Committee

By Entertainment Chair Bridget Grimes

ebruary was a busy month at the club, between Super Bowl and our Italian Wine Dinner. At F the Wine tasting Scott and I were joined by 60 guests for an evening of wine tasting and classic Italian fare. Wine expert Catherine Henson of Winebow curated a unique selection of small produced Italian wineries for tasting. She introduced us to varietals and wineries most of us have never had the oppor- tunity to experience. The tasting was not only educational, it was a great way to spend the evening enjoying new wines with great friends. We are excited to announce our upcoming Kentucky Derby Party, which will be on Saturday May 2nd from noon to 4pm. This will be a great way to watch the Derby with true Derby flair-We’ll be enjoying mint juleps, southern finger foods, with games and contests. More on this in next month’s Whisker Pole, but for now Save the Date! Live Bands Bar Friday, March 6th, 7-10pm Manic Brothers

Friday, March 20th, 7-10pm Midlife Crisis

Page 10 CYC Event Photos

Old Timers Brunch 2020

Director Wallace Life Flag Member Libby Davis, Flag Members Juan Senior Flag Members Meza, and John & Peggy Ruehlin Marina & Dick Harris

Flag Member Mike Rockoff S/C Paul Dodson & Ginger S/C Wayne Strickland and Director Anderson CYC Jr. Sailing Photos

February 2020

Page 115 Cruiser Navigation Report

By Cruiser Navigation Chair Dave Weimer

ur February contest was created and hosted by our own Club, and true to form, presented a O challenge for all of the San Diego Cruiser Association Skippers. The course began at the bridge. The first three timed legs were in the north bay at Navy Mooring Buoy “19,” Red Channel Buoy “18” and back again to Green Channel Buoy 21. A route point abeam of Tom Ham’s lighthouse added to the navigation challenges. Trivia question: Does Tom Ham’s Lighthouse ever “light?” Inquiring minds want to know. After the “Mark” at green channel buoy “21,” the course led south to the bridge and shortly afterward to the next timed “Mark” aligning with the Glorietta Bay channel entrance range. This range is better seen at night with the range lights blinking than during the morning, when the sun angle makes the range sometimes difficult to see. Our CYC Skippers know where to look (just left of the southern condominium) and successfully called the range in time. The balance of the contest consisted of long legs throughout the south bay “flats,” a timed “Mark” at red channel buoy “34,” a blind run of 1 NM towards the diamond marker on the Silver Strand, and a final leg to red channel buoy “26” before returning to the bridge once again for the Finish of the 14.5 NM. Course. The weather gods caught up with all our Skippers to make this contest one of another crazy days on the water. While rain was forecast for the morning, a lot of blue sky greeted us as we made our decision to compete. However, this was only to be for a brief interval. As we transited to the north bay, a large black overcast formed over the shelter island area with a building wind from the north. Then the rain came, and drenched all of us on the “Just Deserts” fly bridge. Intermittent rain followed us for most of the contest all the way south to the red channel buoy “34.” On the way to the finish at the bridge, the skies finally cleared to cheer us on. Most skippers were caught in the squall in the north bay, with apparent wind recorded over 30 knots or higher. The predicted moderate new moon ebb tide and currents began as scheduled around 8:30 AM, and continued to build during the contest. Most skippers thought the currents were more than predicted, but the actual current was masked by the south wind early in the morning. Following the rally, the competing Skippers, the Observers, and the crews were then treated to a tasty luncheon on our west lawn. Lou and his staff once again did a great job with our usual “burgers and dogs” picnic. After lunch, with the new San Diego Cruiser Association Commodore, Magnus Karlsson, presiding, and our CYC Vice Commodore Chris DeNardi attending, the awards for our morning performances were announced. Jeff Calabrese took second place overall with a 1.4 percent error and was awarded the Admiral Erly trophy for the day. I was happy to take a third place, and Magnus followed with fourth place out of a total of eight venturesome skippers. Overall, a good showing once again for CYC. Our next contest is only two weeks away on March 7th. We’ll see if we can keep the winning record for our club intact. If you own and cruise a mid-sized power boat, consider learning about cruiser navigation contests by joining one of us on board for a “test” run. To get started, I will be more than willing to guide you step by step as you enter into this entertaining, challenging, and fascinating sport. There is no better way to enjoy your boat than to plan and cruise your boat each month during one of our cruiser navigation contests. Come for the competition and stay for the camaraderie. Welcome Aboard!

Page 12 Memory Lane

By Staff Commodore Charlie Allen

Shakedown Sail – Friday Harbour bout 10 years ago, my step-son Jeff and his wife Holly decided to replace their fiberglass 45’ Jeanneau with A a 50’ steel hull sloop built on Vancouver Island with a delivery in Friday Harbour, US San Juan Island. They were avid cruisers and spent many vacations on their boats in Barkley Sound on the windowed side of Vancou- ver Island, BC.

Peggy and I were enthused about the new boat and made plans to meet them in Friday Harbour for their 1st sail in the new boat. We flew to Anacortes and took the ferry over to the Island and met them at their marina dock in our sailing gear.

The boat was brand new and beautiful. Fully fitted out and beautiful inside and out and we four were anxious to do the 1st sail. Our first challenge was to navigate through the labyrinth of docks of this large marina. No prob- lem, the boat had bow thrusters for just this situation and with Jeff’s skill at the helm, we easily found open wa- ter.

Our sailing venue was in the straight between San Juan and the neighboring island to the east. The wind was blowing hard, roughly 25 knots and the straight was chuck a block with logs and deadhead not very favorable conditions for a 1st sail. A deadhead in a tree trunk floating vertically with potential of puncturing a wood or fi- berglass hull and had we not had a steel hull it might be foolhardy.

It was wet on the foredeck so we decided to hoist the main first. Not being familiar with the boats rig and power- ing upwind slowly in took time to figure out and hoist. We were determined to find out how she performed un- der sail and were quickly rail down and dodging logs. When we bore off to return to harbor and stop risking a brand-new boat to serious damage.

On the broad reach back, we were quickly at hull speed, probably 10 knots and all eyes forward to find paths between the numerous logs which, by the grace of god, we successfully avoided. This sail ranks as one of the most thrilling I’ve ever done such as sailing an unfa- miliar international 14 on a plane in San Francisco Bay, sailing Lightnings in stormy conditions in South Bay and losing a steering cable off Antigua reefs while racing there.

We were glad when we got back to the marina, got the boat put away with not a scratch to our topsides and congratulated ourselves with a celebrative drink on our good luck and thrilling 1st sail.

Charlie P.S. Come on, guys and gals, give me a break. I know you have great stories to tell, so e-mail them to the club or call me at 619-961-6950 if you want help. Page 135 Page 14 Page 155 Page 16 Classifieds/For Sale maintenance. Made of same heavy-duty materials and can be carried by 1-2 persons or rolled on a folding hand cart for easy transportation. Place beach chairs or loungers and enjoy your own FOR SALE: Avon 10' Dinghy 1983 but no holes or leaks. Call me private island on the water. Great as a fun activity platform for yachts. see it. Has 1. Floor boards, 2. Two seats, 3. Oars, 4. Foot pump. Top surface all covered with large non-skid patch. Also can be used Comes with a Mercury 2.2 horse power motor. 619-435-8227. as a dock for a Jet Ski and small boats. Contact Flag member Scott Kaye. $375 negotiable. CATALINA 38 - We have purchased a new sailboat and don't want to be a two-boat family! Over the past six years we have made many FOR SALE: SABOT: Boat refurbished by Mark Gaudio in 2017. upgrades, including: new lifelines, standing rigging, ProMariner Carbon Fiber Mast/Boom. Awarded “2018 Best Sabot” at CYC charging system, furler (all in 2017), running rigging; new water Opening Day. Separate Race/Practice Gear and Sails. Many extras. pump, macerator, batteries, and more (2015). This is the vessel that $1750.00. For more details call Mia Campbell at 619-972-5486 was previously owned by Frank and Dudley Rockwell; it sails beautifully and the engine purrs like a kitten. Will consider all FREE: Hatch top air conditioner. Good working condition. Must pick reasonable offers. Bruce and Cathy Liese—[email protected] or up from my home in La Mesa. Call Kim Kaiser at 619-316-0793 913-579-5039. Looking for an over 50 couple or single female who would like to Dear fellow CYC member, My wife Teresa and I are CYC flag join the CIE small tour of the Scottish Highlands. Leaving April 16 members since 2016. We wish to partner with another member with from Edinburgh. This fun group of 15 people will be exploring a 18-26 ft power boat in a wet slip so that we can start creating family everything great about the culture past and present. 8 days $2399 boating memories at CYC. We are happy to supply generous funds For more details call Phyllis Morgan 760-730-2210 to defray overhead costs in accordance with CYC guidelines for the opportunity. We are good and honest people who just want a chance Post your classified ad for FREE by emailing DeLaine at to enjoy the most important amenity any yacht club has to offer… [email protected] access to the water. Sincerely, Martin and Teresa Bastuba, Sons: Alex, Ryan and Ben, 1502 Glorietta Blvd, Coronado, 619-889-1199

FOR SALE: FLOATING RAFT: Great as a dock for kayaks or paddle board, excellent for swimming and snorkeling. Not a toy, heavy-duty to be used as a work platform for yacht cleaning or

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