From the Commodore

APRIL 2021 EST. 1913 From the Commodore

Commodore Chris DeNardi t’s spring at the yacht club and things are looking up. The Challenged Sailors San Diego recently completed the I San Diego County recently moved into the less restrictive CYC Midwinter Regatta for CSSD. Next up on our regatta red tier allowing us to reopen our inside dining, albeit at hosting calendar is the KMAC VI Challenged Sailors San Die- reduced capacity. I do love it when the regulatory pendu- go regatta April 23-25. We are part of an incredibly active lum swings back in our favor. waterfront. We recently co-hosted the 2021 NOOD regatta. With 50 boats and more than 100 sailors, it was a welcome sight at our club. Competitive yachting runs deep at our club. Our completely volunteer race committee put on a first class waterside event with racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We also had many members participating in the fun including a multi-generation family effort. Mike Whitte- more in class Beneteau First 36.7 and Preston Miller in the 29ers. It’s refreshing to see the club get back to its mission. We recently hosted a workshop to discuss repaving the parking lot. It's been at least 15 years since the lot was last paved and we have only done 2 small repair jobs in that time frame. We are vetting several proposals to find the appropriate way forward. It’s a big job so please keep an eye out for a motion at the semi-annual meeting.

Our traditional opening day is quickly approaching. We are actively working on appropriate options to celebrate this event. Given the fluid nature of the county health order and Flag Member Mike Whittemore with his grandson Preston its restrictions we will wait as long as possible to finalize Mike: the recipient of the 2020 Kempff Highpoint Trophy those plans. Please look for an announcement in the May Preston: the recipient of the 2020 Dennis Connor Cup Whisker Pole.

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From the Junior Clubhouse ...... 6 KMAC VI Promotional Flyers ...... 16-17 In This Issue... From the Junior Rear Commodore ...... 7 Restaurant Menus ...... 18 Commodore’s Report ...... Front Page Junior Summer Camp Program ...... 8-9 Ads and Classifieds ...... 19-22 Upcoming Events ...... 2 Memory Lane ...... 10-11 April and May Calendars ...... 23 Restaurant and Bar Hours ...... 2 Cruiser Navigation Report ...... 12 Special Easter Menu ...... Back Page From the Crow’s Nest ...... 3 Rod & Reel Report ...... 13 Membership Summary ...... 4 Waves and Words ...... 14 Kitty Muhl Ladies Race ...... 4 Where Are They Now? ...... 14 Vice Commodore’s Report ...... 5 Private Sailing Lessons Ad ...... 15

BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF UPCOMING EVENTS IN APRIL General Manager Commodore Chris DeNardi Lou Milioti [email protected] 2 Helgeson Series 1/4 [email protected] 4 Easter Sunday

Vice Commodore Harper Hatheway Director of Facilities 5 Finance Comm. Meeting Fabian Arreola 6 Membership Comm. Meeting [email protected] 8 Board Meeting [email protected] 10 Wellington Series 2/3 Rear Commodore Robin MacCartee 16 Helgeson Series 2/4 [email protected] Assistant Manager Victoria Engan 22 Earth Day 23-25 KMAC Regatta Treasurer Steve Schelkun [email protected] 30 Helgeson 3/4 [email protected] Accounting Manager Mark Leopold UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY Secretary Wilson [email protected] [email protected] 1 Wellington Series 3/3 Accounting Clerk 4 Membership Comm. Meeting DIRECTORS Ivana Gonzalez 9 Mother’s Day [email protected] 10 Finance Comm. Meeting Heather Furey Janet Paulovich 13 Board Meeting Receptionist 14 Helgeson Series 4/4 Aaron Vernallis Neil Hara 18 Semi-Annual Meeting Mark Wallace [email protected] 29 Lenson Sr. Sabot Series: TBD

Membership & Communications Coordinator 29 Opening Day: TBD FLAG OFFICERS DeLaine Bennett 31 Memorial Day 31 Bailey Opening Day Race: TBD Port Captain Michael Dowling [email protected] Fleet Captain Curtis Milioti Chaplain Gary Boggs Jr. Sailing Director *All events are subject Judge Advocate Steve Berman Jill Powell to change. [email protected]

EDITOR Head Sailing Coach Check page 23 for detailed Judy Longfellow Jon Rogers two-month calendars Kerri Dowling [email protected]

OFFICE BAR HOURS CYC RESTAURANT

Mon., Tues., Thurs...... 9 AM—5 PM Monday………………………………………...Closed Wednesday ...... 9 AM—7 PM Tuesday ……….…………………………..…..Closed DINNER Friday ...... 9 AM—7 PM Wednesday………..……………… 5 PM—8:30 PM Wed. & Fri...... 5:00—8:30 PM Saturday ...... 9 AM—5 PM Thursday ……………………………………….Closed Sunday ...... 9 AM—5 PM Friday ...... 5 PM—8 :30 PM WEEKEND MENU Saturday ...... 10 AM—6 PM Sat. & Sun …………....9:00 AM—6:00 PM Sunday ...... 10 AM—6 PM **Reservations Required**

Page 2 From the Crow’s Nest

By General Manager Lou Milioti

pril showers bring…. Hopefully less I have interviewed needed staff and am currently develop- A restrictive COVID protocol tiers. ing for Club leadership review a proposed operating plan to open the CYC playground while following the “private” As you are aware, we are currently in the Red COVID safety playground operating guidelines provided by the State of protocol tier with limited in person onsite Food and Bever- California and San Diego Health orders. I am hoping to age services to provide you. We are anxiously awaiting and open the playground with CYC staff supervision during the preparing for San Diego Health Department to migrate us food service hours of the club by 14 April. As our play- down to the less restrictive Orange and then Yellow Tier ground is not operated by a City, State, County or Federal safety protocols. I wanted to provide you with a realistic government we have more stringent protocols to follow expectation on what type of member Food and Beverage than are provided at Spreckels park by our City. Our team experiences that we are preparing and planning on provid- is preparing for the opening following the State protocols ing for you as we migrate downward thru the restrictive and we believe that we can accommodate them. We have a tiers. backpack mounted disinfectant fogger that we will disin- fect the playground every two hours during use. One of our Current Red Tier: concerns that we have is our “Bar/Food service” adjacent to the playground which (when we are available to open CYC TO GO = Available Wednesday and Friday evenings the playground) would require 100% mask use & no con- from 5:00pm to 8:30pm and on the weekend from 9:00am sumption of Food & Beverage (by parent observers too). to 6:00pm. Be sure that you are on the CYC Email List to Once we can open the playground, we will need your help receive the Weekly Family Pack and Daily Fresh Catch spe- with following the posted protocols and to remember that cial announcements. TO-GO will be available THROUGH the staff is there to help provide a safe and compliant envi- ALL TIERS. ronment for you and your children to enjoy. Your patience with our new CYC team members is greatly appreciated. CYC served meals = Available Wednesday and Friday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:30pm and on the weekend from If you have any questions or suggestions on how myself 9:00am to 6:00pm. Waterfront Deck Service or In- and or our team can provide an enhanced membership ex- Clubhouse Dining at 25% fire code = 50 people. perience for you to enjoy please drop me a note at RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. [email protected] .

Bar Service = Only available To-Go during meal Aloha Nui Loa service or with served with meal service.

Less Restrictive Orange Tier:

CYC TO GO = See above CYC served meals = Available Wednes- day and Friday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:30pm and on the weekend from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Waterfront Deck Ser- vice or In-Clubhouse Dining at 50% fire code = 100 people. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Bar Service = Open OUTDOORS with “to be determined” modifications.

PRIVATE EVENTS = We are now accept- ing bookings for private events from June 2021 and beyond with the under- standing that the existing Health Order COVID protocols are followed.

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2021 Kitty Muhl Ladies Race

By Flag Member Anne David Membership Status The Numbers

Flag 623 e have a date – Sunday, August 15! Jr. Flag 50% 17 W Jr. Flag 100% 10 As we see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel, opportunities to get out on the Social 0 water increase. The CYC Race Committee has a full slate of races on the schedule, Flag Member Total 650 including the Kitty Muhl Ladies Race. We are putting this short article in the

Absent Flag 25% 16 Whisker Pole to encourage boat owners and sailors to note the date on your cal- Absent Flag 50% 4 endars. Boats may have an all women crew or sail co-ed. All are welcome! Junior Paying 84 Jr. Non-Paying 31 Here is a short synopsis of who Kitty Muhl was. Perhaps best known around CYC Life Flag 4 as wife of Commodore Elmer Muhl in the 1940s, she was a “force of nature” in Senior Flag 33 her own right. She was San Diego Business Woman of the Year in 1939. We have Deferred 74 an opportunity to get a much more detailed story about Kitty from her family so

Total 897 please stay tuned.

Applicants As the August race date approaches, Anne David will reach out to our frequent (and infrequent) racers to encourage participation. She will also play match mak- Alex Elia er to link up those who want to sail with boat owners in need of crew. Sailing/ Junior Paying (Parent Member) racing experience is a plus but NOT required. More than a few new CYC members

Isabella Elia indicated their interest in sailing during their membership interviews over the Junior Paying (Parent Member) last few years.

Kyle Dodson Email Anne at [email protected] if you want to help organize the Junior Paying to Jr. Flag event.

Changes

Steven Gloreiux Non-Paying Junior to Paying Junior

Marilyn Fulton Flag to Senior Flag

Resignations

Lissa Cunningham Flag

New Members

Todd & Maureen Sylvester Flag

Peter & Diana Elia Flag

William & Christine Pate Flag

8 Bells

James Cunningham Kitty Muhl’s Ladies Race 2019 Flag

Page 4 Vice Commodore’s Report

By Vice Commodore Harper Hatheway

nd now some good news… A After months and months describing what we can and can’t do because of the pandemic, I’m pleased to report on a regatta.

The NOOD regatta (National Offshore One-Design) once again visited our backyard March 19, 20, and 21. It was sailed on an offshore course in the Coronado Roads and in South San Diego Bay. The offshore course fleet consisted of Etch- ells, J/105s, Beneteau 36.7s and 40.7s

Coronado Yacht Club hosted the sailors on the South Bay course. This fleet included F18 Nacra catamarans, Interna- tional 14’s ( a double -handed racing dingy), Viper 640’s, 29ers, and J24’s.

The gods of weather smiled on the event, particularly those on the South Bay course. Conditions varied from blustery on Friday to nearly ideal on Sunday. Competitors were stoked to be competing again. Smiles and good cheer were rampant. We may have turned a corner!

CYC was represented by sailors in the ocean and in South Bay. Quite a few juniors crewed in the 29er fleet, which included 20 plus boats.

Special thanks to Fleet Captain Curtis Milioti and First Officer Emmy Milioti for race management. Junior Direc- tor Jill Powell and Staff Commodore Shawn for support, as well as Staff Commodore Dick Townsend, Frank Ly- all, Scott ‘Skipper’ Harris, and ‘Poobah’ Jamie McArthur.

The Principal Race Officer was Jeff Johnson, with help from Jerelyn Biehl, both from SDYC. The good ship “Alianza” served as R/C boat.

Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta San Diego 2021

Page 55 From the Jr. Clubhouse

By Jr. Sailing Director Jill Powell

arch madness has past. Coronado …to Preston Miller, Tommy Rudowicz, Stella Taherian, M Yacht Club hosted NOODs with Jett Jennings, and Bella Loiselle for working so hard 44 boats, 5 different classes March 19th-21st. Juniors host- and great performance in the 29er NOODs regatta. ed the SDAYC Junior Winter regatta on March 6th and 7th. Saturday, we had 60 sabots and Sunday, 26 lasers and 8 …to Max Olson, Madi Anderson, Nik Anderson, Taylor 29ers. It is so fun to see all the sailors enjoying CYC. Thank Werth, Celeste Oder, Jacob Posner, Fenton Wallace, you to all the members, coaches, and club staff that help Mack Kirsner, Madeline Ruddick, Chris Rose, Kevin, put these regattas together. We cannot host these events and Bella Cason for sailing in the Earl Elm Memorial without the volunteers. Regatta hosted by Mission Bay Yacht Club.

CONGRATULATIONS…. Coronado junior race team has sailed every weekend in the …to Preston Miller, Tommy Rudowicz, Stella Taherian, winter series that started back in January, Jon and I are so Jett Jennings, Bella Loiselle, Madi Anderson, Nik An- proud of all the sailors. Many have moved up a fleet or two derson, Zack Stone, Taylor Werth, Celeste Oder, Jacob this winter, tried new boats and stayed in their sabot just Posner, Fenton Wallace, Kevin and Bella Cason, Made- to keep us happy…I get compliments from other coaches line Ruddick, Noah Langley, Scotty McKay, and Ryker and parents from other clubs about our sailors, they repre- Van Waay for sailing in the SDAYC junior winter regat- sent Coronado YC proudly, and all the hard work has paid ta hosted by Coronado. off. The spring calendar is still in the works but I look forward to the spring and summer with this group of sailors. …to Madi Anderson, Nik Anderson, Zack Stone, Taylor Werth, Celeste Oder, Jacob Posner, Fenton Wallace, Meet Preston Miller, the 2021 Junior Rear Commodore Kevin, and Bella Cason for their performance at the for CYC. Sabot Spring Gold Cup at NHYC. First away event in the last year!

Sabot Race Team at MBYC Page 6 From the Junior Rear Commodore

By Junior Rear Commodore Preston Miller

have been wondering what sailing is all about. Is it the I wind? The racing? Something else? Well, I think I have fig- ured it out. I started sailing during the summer when I was about six or seven. I was in the Scallywag class offered by CYC. After that I went to First Mates, and the summer after that I started Bronze Sabots. Sabots were the boat that got me hooked into sailing. I loved taking the boat out and just being able to use the wind to go places. Sailing to Stingray Point was always a highlight of the day. Over the next couple of summers, I progressed all the way to Gold Sabots and was invited to join the race team. Race team is where sailing really opened up to me. Getting tro- phies and constantly improving felt so good. I spent most of my time practicing for races, but every summer I would try out a new boat, an Open Bic, a c420, Hobie Cat, Windsurfer, Laser, FJ, 29er. I started learning how to sail a ton of different boats over the years. As I acquired more and more sailing knowledge, I started to realize what sailing was truly about. It wasn’t the competition of racing or the power of the wind, it was the end- less possibilities. Once you learn how to sail one boat, you can practically sail them all. After you realize this the whole world opens up. There are limitless boats to try out, and that is what I think sailing is all about.

Junior Rear Commodore Preston Miller Page 75 Junior Sailing 2021 Summer Camp Session Schedule

Coronado Yacht Club is excited for the 2021 Junior Program Scallywags Summer Camp. The junior program offers sailing classes for Ages 6-8, Time: 9am-12pm all levels! We have over 50 boats in our fleet and sailors from This is a great way to introduce your youngster to sailing. ages 6-18 can come enjoy the summer on the water. Coro- Each class is a weeklong from 9:00am-12:00pm. The mini- nado YC has trained coaches ready to teach your sailor how mum age is 6 or your child must have completed kinder- to love sailing and how to be safe on the water. garten. During the week, kids will be exposed to sailing in a very safe, and controlled environment. An Instructor or Due to COVID we are planning to keep class sizes smaller this Junior Instructor will be on every boat. The emphasis of summer. As guidelines change, I may add sailors or classes so the course is fun and comfort on the water…just wait until if you end up on waitlist be patient it can change before sum- your sailor comes home talking about the trip to Stingray mer camp starts. I am planning on a very limited fishing and Point, sailing under the bridge, and so much more! scallywags program this summer. As the guidelines change Requirements: Must have completed 1 year of kindergar- over the next few months, I may offer more. Fishing classes ten and/or be a minimum of 6 years old. Sailor needs to are offered to kids aged 9-15 and we provide all fishing gear. bring to class each day: water bottle, snack, suit, towel, wa- Scallywags classes are for age 6-8. All campers will need a ter shoes, and life jacket. Fees: Non-members $275, US Coast Guard Lifejacket, mask, water shoes, swimsuit, tow- Members $200. Sessions #1, #2, #3, #5, & #6. el and water bottle each day of camp. Fishing Class Coronado Yacht Club members have priority from Ages 9-15, Time: 9am-12pm April 1st to 15th. During this class we plan on teaching the kids the basics of http://www.coronadoyc.org/jrsailing/classes fishing, how to rig a fishing pole, how to cast, and how to deal with a fish once you get it back on the boat. They will Non-members sign-up April 16th. Please email or give the have ample opportunity to fish in multiple places through- office a call if you have any questions. Coronado Yacht Club out San Diego bay. They will have the chance to fish in will not give any refunds for classes. If you need to cancel a North Bay and South Bay in some secret spots in the bay class we will give you a credit, good up to one year for any that we have had very good luck fishing in. Kids will learn sailing classes. If you have a schedule conflict, contact the to stay safe while they are out on the water fishing. Club Junior Office and I will try to move your sailor to other class/ will provide poles and bait each day. session. Coronado Yacht Club offers 10% discount to active Requirements: life jacket, hat, and water bottle. Fees non- military families and non-member. After you register for the members $275, members $200 sessions #1, #2, #3, #5 class, email the Junior Office to let us know you are military & #6 and we will credit you the 10%. Bronze Sabot “Catch the Wind” We will offer 8 weeks of camp, with morning classes 9:00am- Ages 7½-11, Time 9am-12 pm 12:00pm and afternoon 1:00-4:00pm. Bronze is a learn to sail class for young sailors. The Naples Sabot, a single-handed (1 person) dinghy is used. The cur- Session #0 riculum covers fundamental safety, skills, rigging, boat parts, terminology, knots and how to catch the wind. The June 9-13 environment is kept fun, light and above all else, safe. *Only Laser Race team/regatta Requirements: life jacket, water shoes, towel and water at SDYC 12-13 bottle. Fees non-members $275, members $200 All ses- Session #1 sions.

June 21-25 (5 days) Silver Sabot (Step 2) Session #2 Ages 8 to 11, Time 9am-12 pm June 28 to July 1 (4 days) Sailors are eligible for this class when they have successful- Session #3 ly completed the Bronze level. This “step” enhances the July 6-9 (4 days) skills learned in Bronze and teaches more advanced seamanship and boat-handling. Focus is on sailing against the Session #4 wind (Upwind) and learning the fundamental racecourses. July 12-15 (4 days) Requirements: life jacket, water shoes, towel and water Session #5 bottle. Must have taken scallywags to start Bronze at July 19-22 (4 days) 7½. Fees non-members $275, members $200 all sessions. Session #6 July 26-30 (5 days) Session #7 Aug 2-5 *Only Sabot National’s regatta (No camp)

Page 8 Junior Sailing 2021 Summer Camp Session Schedule

Gold Bic/Skiff (Step 3) ...Fees non-members $350, members $275. Session #6 Ages 8 to 13, Time 9am-12 pm Practice July 26-29, regatta at SWYC 7/30-8/1. Regatta The Open Bic, also called the Open Skiff is the boat for the fees not included. third “step” in the CYC Bronze/Silver/Gold Curriculum. This class focuses on more advanced sailing skills, learning C420 Race Team and JO’s to race and more physical sailing. We hope that “The Bic” This advanced race team class is for those assigned a CYC will enhance their sailing and best prepare them for the C420. The group will sail in south bay, work on speed, Sabot C3 (LTR Class) starts, teamwork and racing. Emphasis is placed on build- Requirements: life jacket, water shoes, towel and water ing a strong team both on and off the water. The focus will bottle. Fees non-members $275, members $200. All be on preparing for the SCYYRA Jr Olympic Festival. sessions. Requirements: US Coast Guard approved lifejacket. Fees non-members $540, members $440. Session #3 & #4. Sabot C3 LTR (Learn to Race) Regatta coaching 7/6—7/18. JO’s are in Santa Barbara Ages 9-13, Time 1:00-4pm 7/15-18 Regatta fees not included. Sailors learn fundamental racing knowledge and skills with emphasis on fun, building a team and how to take Laser Race Team care of the boat/gear they are using. The goal is to build a This advanced race team class is for those with good rac- foundation of skills that best prepare for sailing Lasers, ing and seamanship skills and will sail in south bay, work C420s and similar boats in the future. Some traveling rac- on speed, starts, teamwork and racing. The goal is to build ing opportunities will become available with enrollment. a strong team of skippers who can transfer those skills to Requirements: life jacket. Fees non-members $275, other sailing. members $200 Session #1, #2. Requirements: US Coast Guard approved lifejacket jacket. Fees non-members $275 members $200. Session Beginner Laser # 1&# 2 . Ages 12-16, Time 9:00am-12 pm Learn to sail a Laser dinghy, build your sailing skills and Laser Race Team /San Diego Olympic Regatta do it safely. The goal is to build skippering skills and learn June 9-13 the points of sail prior to moving to FJ’s or C420’s. This advanced race team class is for those with good rac- Requirements: US Coast Guard approved lifejacket jacket. ing and seamanship skills and will sail in south bay, work Fees non-members $275, members $200 session #1, on speed, starts, teamwork and racing. The goal is to build #3, #5. a strong team of skippers who can transfer those skills to other sailing. Practice after school 6/9-10-11, regatta at Teen FJ (Bronze Step 1) SDYC 6/12—6/13 Ages 12-16, Time 9:00am-12 pm Requirements: US Coast Guard approved lifejacket. Fees This is a fun class for teens to learn sailing or for those non-members $150 members $100. with some experience improve fundamental skills. The FJ (Flying Junior) is a double-handed (2 person) boat that is Sabot Nationals MBYC quite fast, challenging, and exciting. Monday, August 2,3,4, & 5 MBYC for Nationals, registration Requirements: US Coast Guard approved lifejacket jack- fees for national not included. All coaching included in et. Fees non-members $275, members $200. Session class fees. Non-members $350, members $275. #2, #4, #6. Junior Volunteer “Instructor” Coronado YC Sabot Squad The Junior Volunteer Program is an opportunity for youth Ages 9-15, Time 9:00am-12pm to gain experience during the Summer Program in a work This is the travel “Squad” that competes at most San Diego environment. They must be at least 14 years of age and and Southern California regattas. Those enrolled range complete an Application that can be obtained from the from Sabot C2 Level to A Level. Emphasis is placed on Junior Office. Duties include assisting the instructional building a strong team both on and off the water. Much is staff by assembling instructional aids, buoys, boat keys, discussed about self-reliance under the guidance of the Jr radios, first aid kits, and most importantly, assisting on the Program and coaches. Focus is placed on strong racing and water. This assistance from our most responsible juniors seamanship skills, teamwork, boat care/preparation and a is invaluable and very effective. high level of sporting conduct. Requirements: US Coast Guard approved lifejacket. Will Requirements: life jacket. Fees non-members $275, receive volunteer hours, please sign up for the weeks members $200. Session #1, #2, #5, & #6. you would like to volunteer. Hours are 8:30am- 12:30pm. Fee is $20. FJ National Prep Time 9:00am-12 pm See everyone this summer! This is reserved for our most advanced High School aged sailors who have strong racing and spinnaker flying skills. Jill Powell, Junior Director of Coronado YC The focus will be on preparing for the FJ Nationals to be 619-435-0522 held in San Diego 7/30-8/1. (Continued…) [email protected] Page 95 Memory Lane

By Staff Commodore Charlie Allen Back in Time: Excerpts from the April 1987 Whisker Pole

n my ‘From the Commodore Article’, I announce that I SDYC Commodore Fred Frye has promised we shall Vice Commodore Jack McLenanchen announces the club have the America’s Cup, recently won by “Stars & Stripes” has put together a questionnaire concerning subjects of in Australia, at our club in the near future for viewing. This importance with help from member Joe Aldous. is not as easy as it sounds as ‘the cup’ must be carefully guarded at all times. I also note Skip Hansen’s “Revenge” is It is noted that Junior members will now have Junior mem- named challenger of record for the prestigious Lipton Cup, ber cards replacing their current family privilege cards. and Robbie Haines will be our skipper. Tim Handke will challenge the Prince of Wales and Mallory competitions. I The 1st Mate’s March Report states that Chief Mate Mary also note Fred Kirschner will enter “Prima” in the Trans- Powell discussed the new playground equipment, cook- Pac race. Also, we will hold the Laser II Championship and book sales, and furniture restoration in the lobby. Also an- a Finn Regatta. nounced was that Raye Lenson will be in charge of participation in Opening Day festivities, Carole McLenachen – the Newcomer’s Party, and Joan O’Keefe – the Harvest Lunch. Be it noted, we had no in-house food service at the time, so all events were self-catered or hired caterers. Also, it was announced that 2 sails would be purchased for the Junior Sabot Fleet.

At the March Board meeting, Manager Ken Bodily (a member) announced that the emergency C-D Dock electri- cal was complete, sabot dock renovation was complete, and bar project was in progress (our Bar Chair was John Sar- ber who put in the refrigeration unit behind in the back wall and the opening to the Dining Room). Director Mike Bingham reported the Junior Sabot Trailer almost complete.

I note here that Staff Commodore Nancy Hall was our Secretary.

Entertainment Chair Carmen Brown announced the Great Western Dinner Dance on April 11th, the Cinco De Mayo Dinner on May 2nd to be prepared by Bill Gise and Opening Day on May 22nd.

The Junior Summer Program Introductory Night is on April 4th for interested parents and grandparents. Tracy Bren- nan our Junior Program Director will answer questions about the program. She warns that each student must have a fully equipped Sabot or Laser.

April 1987 Whisker Pole Cover Illustrated by Former Member Ken Renard

Page 10 Memory Lane

By Staff Commodore Charlie Allen

Charlie (Tuna) Saberg, Chair of Rod & Reel, announces a new fishing scoreboard, kudos to Ed Davis. He also announces Mexican fishing rules to follow and SWYC Bottom Fish Invitational.

Fleet Captain Pat McKnight announces our Spring Small Boat Regatta on April 11th and needs volunteers (I raced my Penguin Dinghy in this event and conceived the event many years earlier when Fleet Captain). Our Vice Commo- dore Harper Hatheway was in charge.

The “Do You Know” write-up by Si Johnson featured member Clinton Loyd from our planning Committee. He produced a detailed topographical report of the bay, our dock area, and the location of our pierhead and bulkhead lines. His architectural and engineering skills were demon- strated in the Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson River and various highway and parkway projects. He was an active yachtsman and also belonged to the New York Yacht Club, Larchmont Yacht Club, Essex Yacht Club, Cruising Club of America, and the Storm Trysail Club. Re the Newport-Ensenada Race, Tom McNiff is appointed NOSA Safety Inspector at the CorYC, CCYC, and Naval Sail- ing Club. Woody Smith, Chair for Beer Can reminds us of the Beer Can Race Rules. The races start 29 April and end 30 Sep- tember. Junior News notes that our Top Flight racers are

Willem Van Waay (then Swagemakers) and his brother Peter, Justin and Patrick Bingham, Kevin Telfer, John Weisbarth, Eric Bernson, Darren McCall, and Bill Ly- ons. Adult facilitators included Charlie Cellar, Mike Bing- ham, and Grant Telfer. Member Robert Oder thanked members for supporting “The Going for the Gold” dinner on March 7th and aiding America’s Cup Trophy: The Auld Mug his sailing fund. The dinner was hosted by Peggy Allen. At Image courtesy of America’s Cup this time he was preparing a Finn for a championship race in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He has 2 boats and near term P.S. I have to note the I have just read the obituary for Dr. Finn regattas in Alamitos Bay, Norfolk, and Marblehead. Fred Frye. We were both Commodores in 1987. He was everyone’s friend and a remarkable person. He invited me to Also, it was announced the birth of a boy and girl born join his party to watch that year’s Lipton Cup race. March 18th. The proud parents are Leslie and Lonnie Peeples. Leslie is our Commodore’s Daughter. Bon Voyage Fred.

Regards, -Charlie

Page 115 Cruiser Navigation Report

By Cruiser Navigation Chair Dave Weimer

ello to All: H Our spring series of cruiser navigation competitions continued with the third contest of the year, held in the bay on Sat- urday, March 13th. This contest was very much like our February contest. The routes were similar in both the north bay as well as the south bay waters. And being 30 days apart, our currents were almost identical to those in February with a “Spring Tide” flood current introducing a stronger ebb current midway through the morning. Even the weather was similar with cool temperatures, leaden skies, and a brisk wind out of the south, veering to the west north west in late morning. There was sufficient wind waves to mask the currents around the various channel buoys, especially as the tide turned around 9:30am. So, for most of us, the strategy was stay on our planned course, trust our current predictions, and ad- just throttle slightly to account for wind effects. Fortunately, the Navy and other boaters called in “sick” that morning, removing many of the obstacles and frustrations we experienced last month. Following the contest, our two CYC contestants (Jeff Calabrese and myself) proved competitive, placing fifth and sec- ond place respectively out of a total of eight skippers. Our April contest is scheduled for Saturday, April 10th, on the bay waters. Once again, we’ll be competing during a “Spring Tide” with a strong flood switching to a moderate ebb later in the morning. We’ll see how that turns out next month. After three months of spring tide conditions, we hope to finally figure out the behavior of the currents, especially in the Coronado channel. As the restrictions imposed by the Covid – 19 begin to be lifted, our informal cruiser navigation contests will hopefully begin to move towards “normal,” with greater skipper participation followed by award luncheons and other post contest activities. Until then, this would be an opportune time for Coronado YC skippers interested in cruiser navigation to join us on the water and prepare for fun times later this year. Our competition rules are relaxed and CYC boat owners can now become their own “Observers,” noting the time for the passage of each timed “Mark.” This situation leaves time and room for getting started in our club’s cruiser navigation competition. I encourage other CYC skippers to take ad- vantage of this opportunity to broaden their knowledge of their boat and the bay waters, while participating in a fun sport with other like-minded area yacht club members.

Contact Jeff Calabrese, Magnus Karlsson, or myself if we can provide additional information and help to get you started.

David Weimer,

Cruiser Navigation Chair

Page 12 Rod and Reel Report

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

“Hope Spring Eternal.” Or is it, “we eternally hope for Spring?” “April showers bring May flowers?” Whichever you prefer, it appears we are coming out of the shadow of Winter and Covid. I know Spring must be upon us because some of the sailboats are already starting to brush against Tom’s “C-Notes” as they zorch into the dinghy dock. The water temperature shows 62.5 in Glorietta, as opposed to 58 degrees just last month. Of course, Mike would tell you it was always a steady 131 degrees Fahrenheit on “Nexterday”, but that was a glitch that has long since been cor- rected. Fish frequently are found along temperature breaks (differences of a degree or so in short distance) offshore, and an accurate thermometer certainly helps to locate fish. Giant Bluefin foaming the water surface for acres on end as they gorge on small baitfish is also another great location technique… It is a profound disappointment that so few entries have been made in the fish log in the new Record Year, October 01 to September 30th. There was a flurry of activity last Fall, but it has been a ghost town for 2021. Covid and chilly waters kept many shore-bound, and prospecting for a rare bite on $4/gallon fuel isn’t for the faint of heart. We even pulled the plug on the Fish Picture TV when indoor dining was shut down. But Spring has Sprung! Among the signs and portents, the lack of parking due to trailers and sailing paraphernalia strewn about must indicate that restrictions have eased. Some followed the sun, in search of biting fish. Yours truly attempted to support a local Skipper in Kona, while trying to raise a worthy billfish. A couple of trips resulted in knock- downs, but nothing sticking. Some tuna and dorado were boated, but I just couldn’t bring myself to put them on the Board. Let’s face it; as the oldest club at CYC, we need to catch a Marlin for the Marlin Room to live up to its name. The stealthy encroachment of other, non-fishing related stuff in that storied room needs to abate. So, all you fishermen and individuals who want to fish, GET OUT THERE! Dust off your gear, fire up your engines and share the knowledge and experience. As restrictions continue to loosen, we can hopefully have our first meeting of 2021. We have a number of speakers in mind, and it is just a matter of being cleared to hold the event. Along those lines, tournaments are still in limbo. We will be sure to pass along any information as soon as it becomes available. I think I will plug in the Fish Picture TV, add these photos and any others that you all might want to submit and then swing by the Bar and ask Thor for an Attitude Adjuster.

Tight Lines, Russ & Mike

Did we mention we love pictures?

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By Chaplain Gary Boggs

reetings from the Baja!

G As I sit and sip a morning cup of coffee looking over 70 odd miles of beautiful coastline, 200 miles south of CYC, I look forward to the new season of Spring and the approach of the celebrations of both Easter and Passover. I look forward as I’m sure everyone does to the days when we can resume normal activities around the club. We have seen some of the restrictions being rolled back, thank goodness! Once again daylight savings time is here and that means more daylight to enjoy the benefits of CYC. Some racing events are back on the calendar and we have seen some favorable crowds on the weekend days which is a good sign. We all have had to do a lot of adjusting over the past year, and with the great help of our GM Lou and his staff they have made the best of a very unfortunate situation. I’m sure all have grown weary in the ups and downs to keep us open and we commend all of them for a job well done, more on that in a moment.

As the year progresses, we hope against hope that we can have a real Opening Day celebration at the end of May. It is sad to see so many traditions being set aside for less than logical reasons. It’s so easy to become frustrated when things are out of our control. I often wonder what has happened to “We the people”? But that’s another subject for another time. Fighting frustration and weariness can be a challenge to anyone. There are some words of wisdom contained in yes, you know where…here it comes, God’s Word. The Apostle Paul wrote in a letter to the early church in Galatia about being generous and doing good in times of frustration. He talked about reaping what we sow and examining our own works. Which is something we all need to be attentive to. In verse 9 of the 6th Chapter of Galatians Paul wrote: “and let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not loss heart.” So, we all have opportunities to do good things for others, especially those we are close to, i.e. friends, family, and fellow club members. As always, my prayer list is long and includes everyone here at CYC.

Stay strong and be of good cheer, not growing weary as we move forward in an ever-changing world. Be kind to one another, take care of one another, and love one another. May you have fair winds and following seas. Chaplain….Out!

Where Are They Now? By Flag Member Vince Flynn

t was a great yearbook, but I will point out an error I here. The list of Staff Commodores included, Ted Mil- ler, 1973. Ted and I were Coronado High School class- mates, class of 1956, and we communicate regularly. He was listed as deceased, along with all of the others in that left column. “The rumors of his demise are greatly exagger- ated”, as Mark Twain once said. Staff Commodore Ted Miller is very much alive and well and lives in Mary- land. He doesn't race his PC anymore, but could if he still had it. Here is Ted on the left with our CHS teacher, 95 year old Marv Nottingham, 2 years ago.

Thanks, Vince Flynn

S/C Ted Miller and Marv Nottingham Page 14 Page 155 Page 16 Page 175 Page 18 Page 195 Classifieds/For Sale the sun sets and the lights come up on the Coronado bridge and downtown San Diego. You'll experience the best night's sleep in the FOR SALE: Avon 10' Dinghy 1983 but no holes or leaks. Call me see it. master stateroom that includes a queen size bed, fireplace, walk-in Has 1. Floor boards, 2. Two seats, 3. Oars, 4. Foot pump. Comes with a cedar-lined closet, bathroom with shower. $250,000, reasonable Mercury 2.2 horse power motor. 619-435-8227. offers considered. Contact Bill Plunkett 619-884-3811 or [email protected] FOR SALE: SABOT: Boat refurbished by Mark Gaudio in 2017. Carbon Fiber Mast/Boom. Awarded “2018 Best Sabot” at CYC Opening Day. FOR SALE: 19 ft Caribe, 50hp 4 stroke Evinrude, with trailer. Separate Race/Practice Gear and Sails. Many extras. $1750.00. For more Asking $8,000 or best offer. If interested, contact Arie Van Vugt at details call Mia Campbell at 619-972-5486 619-884-8286.

FOR SALE: Giggles is a 57' Chris Craft that has been remodeled to FOR SALE: Honda 2 HP 4 Stroke, long shaft outboard. Less than perfectly suit Coronado living at its best. Unique opportunity for a five hours on this engine. $500. If interested, call: 619-994-9161 60' slip in Glorietta Bay Marina that rarely become available. There are 2 staterooms and 2 heads, a fully functioning kitchen, 6' granite Post your classified ad for FREE by emailing DeLaine at bar with wine fridge, 2 fireplaces, bbq and much more. The living [email protected] area seats a large family for dinner or game night. Relax in one of two recliners while you watch your favorite movie on the tv that rises from a cabinet. Host a dinner party on the 550sq/ft fly deck as

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30 31Weekend Menu 2021 Opening Day: TBD “To-Go” or Reservation Only Bailey Opening Day Race: TBD Happy Memorial Day!

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