JULY 2021 Opening Day Ceremonies

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KING HARBOR YACHT CLUB • REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA o o Latitude 33 51’ 5” N Longitude 118 24’ 54” W. COMMODORE’S CORNER Tom Polizzi, Commodore

King Harbor Yacht Club has ably weath- rooms to complete the clubhouse updates. The Social Committee ered the COVID storm. We’re thankful for has scheduled traditional and extra events through the end of the our member’s support and loyalty during the year to welcome members back to enjoy good times at KHYC. pandemic. I’m pleased to report we are in Plans are currently underway for our 71st Opening Day on good financial condition. Our membership has July 18th. (2021 would have marked our 72nd had we been able to rebounded this year and continues to grow. have Opening Day last year). Nevertheless, it will be a fun day On Sunday afternoon June 13th our Board of filled with lots of blue blazers, deviled eggs, yacht club tradition Directors voted to align our KHYC Reopen- and most likely some bright warm sunshine. We’ve scheduled one ing and Boating Protocols with the state and of the club’s favorite cover bands that you might remember from a county guidelines that took effect on Tuesday June 15th. The few years ago. SQUEEZE BOX will be on the patio from 2-6 PM changes allow the club, with one exception, to return to normal pre playing music from the 60’s through today. S/C Burr Hope will -COVID operations. be organizing our traditional “Open Boats display” at the That one exception is very important to the health and safety of docks—be sure to get in touch with him early to get your spot for members and staff! The state and county guidelines require indi- your boat! Please remember to reach out to our new members, in- viduals who are not troduce yourself, and invite them to attend. fully vaccinated to Opening Day is just one of the many events planned at the club wear a face mask at all this summer, and we hope to see a lot of members returning to the times while inside the club to enjoy them. It is so good to finally be able to say once again clubhouse. KHYC will “See you at the club!” not verify individuals’ KHYC - A Great Place to Be! vaccination status and will rely on your hon- esty and integrity to The KHYC Officers and Directors comply. Signs will be cordially invite you to attend Some of our Flag Officers at the club’s indoor re- posted at entrances opening on June 15! Photo by bartender Stephanie and other areas to re- Opening Day Ceremonies mind members of the requirement. Members who prefer to wear a mask may do so; no one may be asked to remove their mask while Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 1200 hours at the club. The club will be open seven days a week from 7:00 AM until Attire: Blue Blazer, Club Colors, Hat the bar closes. Bar and galley hours and menus will continue to be Champagne & Light Hors d’oeuvres posted on our website: https://khyc.org/web/pages/galley-menu and in the weekly email, “This Week at KHYC”. Reception to follow

Some popular changes implemented over the last 15 months Hospitality: Open Boats and are being retained – for example, members will continue to enjoy Hospitality: Open Boats and table service on the patio and lower deck. The Refresh project will BBQ, Live Music , Dancing on the Patio work to acquire new tables and chairs for the Cole and Reinhardt

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GOOD ADVICE THE TELLTALE Francie Hope, Vice Commodore Welcome back to the Committee Boat—it makes you a better racer by club! I hope you’ll enjoy our understanding what the Race Committee is doing many upcoming social and and why. And we need a regular list of members music events, racing activi- to call on for Race Committee during the year. ties, food & libations, and I’m not a ‘Back In The Day’ kind of person, just plain relaxation! It’s a but…back in the day, during the Thursday night good time to meet the many Twilights, races ended in the harbor right outside A monthly publication of KING HARBOR YACHT CLUB new members who have the yacht club window. Same as now, racers 280 Yacht Club Way joined us in the last couple were a competitive lot and strived to win that Redondo Beach, CA 90277-2091 years. pickle dish at the end of the season. Every sec- ©2021 by King Harbor Yacht Club. We continue to get interest in yacht club ond counts in PHRF racing, hence the VERY All rights reserved. membership. In May we interviewed seven pro- close racing toward the finish line, and peeling JUNE 2021 spective Regular and Dual members, and in June off at the end without hitting anything (as far as I USPS #122-130 another six. They all were excited to join, and can remember...). It was amazing to watch from Volume 63 Number 7 some already knew the club because they had the bar window as s/c Bill Webster and Judy on Circulation: 650 Postage paid at El Segundo, CA come with friends. Several commented on how SIDEKICK, s/c Marty Burke on BELLAVITA (or nice the club looks with our many Refresh up- maybe EL TIGRE), and Mark and Brian Folkman POSTMASTER: Send address grades, from upper deck carpet and furniture and on HOT RUM duked it out down the channel to changes to THE TELLTALE c/o KHYC/ 280 Yacht Club Way/Redondo Beach, renovated restrooms, to the patio palm tree and win or lose by seconds. (Okay, if I got a little CA 90277-2091 market lights, artificial turf and garden planters; something wrong here, just go with it, Marty!) all very welcoming to those entering from the And finally, on the gardening front, I have GENERAL MANAGER front door or from the water. Pat Light and her most recently added the ‘Dyan Beven purple-and Mike Hyler [email protected] Membership Committee enjoy sharing our per- -white geranium’. Dyan is an avid gardener her- OFFICE MANAGER sonal love for and interest in the club, so we tell self, as well as our Calendar Chair, regular deco- Laura Priest [email protected] a few stories about when and why we joined and rator-of-fleet-events, and a longtime volunteer. Office hours: Mon-Fri. 0900-1600 have stayed so long. They are entranced . The Thanks, Dyan. You can visit your protégé in the Telephone: 310-376-2459 interview is part of the membership process, and Rocks Garden (photos). Auto Menu: 310-376-2450 then the decision to join if it’s a good fit. Gener- Enjoy your club, everyone, and have a spar- Facsimile: 310-374-5848 ally, they all join, and that’s what they’ve done kling day! Website: https://khyc.org this past year and a half. Thanks to all of you who have introduced the club to these new members. I believe this very much and share it often: no matter how you enjoy the water—fisherman, sailor, powerboater, SUP’er, kayaker, racer, etc. — just come to the club for everything we have. Come down on Thursday for a race burger and experience the energy of Race Night. Listen to (or ignore...) the racing tales of the day. Come to club fleet events even if you’re not a fleet member; you’ll meet more people and/or enjoy a new kind of water/boating adventure. Learn to race— it makes you a better sailor. Volunteer for the

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Regular/Dual…...473* Junior……….…...35 (*Includes Senior...41) Honorary…….…..12 Flag…………….....14 Non-Resident…….81 Junior Flag…...…..18

New: Jody & Amy Davis - D Dan & Char Partelow - D Donna & Gary Sofia - D Alejandro & Jennifer Otero - D Tim & Laura Shea - D Michael & Fabienne Wen - D Erik & Nadine Jackson - D

Page 1 masthead photo by Resignation: Gerald Holly (R) Philip Daignault (D) Senior S/C Dick Reinhardt

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VIEW FROM THE REAR Dorian Harris, Rear Commodore 2021 LEADERSHIP

YES! Summer is here, Friendly Reminders for Summer: and the Club is open! The  When leaving your boat in the water over- volunteers under my Flag night, please register your boat in the over- have been busy this past night logbook located in the lobby, and fly month getting our building your burgee. Carefully secure your boat.  Storage yard tenants: please stay within your and grounds ready for the assigned space — your fellow tenants will members’ return. Let’s have appreciate your efforts. There is room for a little Q & A session... everyone.  Two bike racks are available: one is located inside the East yard gate, and the other is in the Opti yard outside the Hood room. Please lock your bikes.

In closing, please make it a point to thank our galley, bar, and office staff for their extraor- Q: What do these three pictures have in common? dinary flexibility these past fifteen months, A: Tire damage? working to provide the membership with the best experience possible under COVID-19 protocols. Thank you, John Lobue, for repairing the spikes! And most importantly, have FUN and ENJOY your club. Q: What is shiny, 25’ long, has Sailing on … Dorian wheels, & moves with ease? A: The NEW west yard gate! NOMINEES FOR Also check out the entrance gate & north gate in the east 2022 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS boatyard! The KHYC Nominating Committee met in June and presented the following slate of candidates for next year:

Commodore: Francie Hope Vice Commodore: Dorian Harris Rear Commodore: Andy Beggs

Directors: Tracey McMartin Q: What do these two pictures have in common? Phil Jay A: The hoists are one of the Club’s most valuable and Mike Grannis MEETINGS expensive pieces of equipment. The hoists allow our GENERAL MEETINGS: third Friday at 7:00 PM. sailors and anglers to splash their boats to get out on The nominations will remain open until BOARD MEETINGS: Monday after the water. Expert Crane Service performs monthly the August General meeting. Voting will maintenance on the equipment. Please be mindful the General meeting at 7:00 PM. when operating the hoist. Port Captain Tom Marland take place at the September General Open to all club members. can answer any questions you might have. meeting.

THE GALLEY

BAR/PATIO LOWER DECK/PATIO Upper Deck • Dinghy Menu FRIDAY: Lunch 11:00am - 2:00pm SUN/MON/TUE/THUR/SAT 4:00 - 8:00pm Dinner 5:00 - 8:00pm*

Upper Deck • Light Fare Menu SATURDAY: WED/FRI 4:00 - 8:00pm Breakfast & Lunch 9:00am - 2:00pm Chef Marcos Lower Deck/Patio SUNDAY:

Light Fare & Race Burgers Breakfast & Lunch 9:00am - 2:00pm THURSDAY 4:00 - 9:00pm

Menus are posted on the club website

*Reservations are recommended but not required Please make your reservations via phone or email: [email protected]

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FLEET CONTACTS SOCIAL COMMITTEE Heidi Morris, Social Chair Even during times of COVID-related restrictions, club members have found ways to have fun at the club. In mid- May, the lower deck was filled to capacity for the Murder Mystery dinner. Guests were greeted with a margarita shot and shown to their tables by Cabana Bob or Kylie Cocktail as the Murder Mystery in Margaritaland event unfolded. Diners enjoyed a fabulous meal and wit-stretching fun as they interviewed each other and gathered clues to find the ‘murderer’ among them…! Other popular events are the Friday music evenings. And reservations for the 4th of July Cele- bration were filling up fast as I write this. Don’t miss out! Mid-June saw the reduction of restrictions around the County allowing members to enjoy the club to capacity, both inside and out, and to once again use the BBQ and members’ galley. We look forward to seeing everyone Photos by Evelyn Polizzi at the club! and Barb DeCuir

NO MORE ZOOM! REDONDO BEACH FIREWORKS Bar Manager Rich & his team are back behind the The city will have their fireworks show based at bar preparing their wonderful drinks in person now that our lockdown days are over, hopefully for good! Seaside Lagoon on the Fourth. The Riviera Vil- Be sure to visit them soon and often! lage Association also plans to have a show from a Photo by Linda Marland barge off of Avenue I. 44 || TheThe TelltaleTelltale

SANTA BARBARA TO KING HARBOR RACE

Two Seatings*: 5:30pm & 7:00 pm

Beer included!

$25/person

*Reserve through the KHYC Office

SB2KH RACE INFO R/C Dorian Harris ([email protected]) and S/C Burr Hope ([email protected]) are handling the SB2KH race at this end. Rob Miller ([email protected]) is the contact person in Santa Barbara. All information about the race, including documents and  Race begins at noon on Friday in SB registration, can be found on the SBYC website noted on the  Awards at 4pm on Saturday at KHYC bottom of the race flyer at the left. The party at KHYC starts at 3:00pm on Saturday, with trophies awarded at 4:00pm. Safe sailing & good luck everyone!

MORE ABOUT OPENING DAY

Opening Day would not be complete without hospitality boats on the docks! S/C Burr Hope will be in charge of assigning dock spots for this fun event and will assist with moving boats into position the day before, July 17th.

If you are interested in providing your boat for hospitality, please contact Burr: e: [email protected] c:310-386-2252

There will also be a patio BBQ with live music by SQUEEZEBOX! The KHYC flags

While we hope to have a great turnout for this will be flying high event, please limit your number of guests to a on Opening Day! select few. Thank you. Please plan to join Port Captain Tom Marland was power- us for this long- washing the dock in this pic, possibly as prep for Opening Day and hospitality boats.... delayed event! Photo by Linda Marland

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RACING AT KHYC RACE CALENDAR S/C Burr Hope, Race Chair Photo by Linda Marland Twilights have been very popular with an JULY average of 20-25 boats out on Thursdays. Sat. 07/10………....Tom Collier Regatta* Spinnaker series 1,2, and 3 have been com- Sun.07/11..Pacific Cup Deepwater 2*(CYC) Tue. 07/13………………...Transpac 2021 pleted with a fair turnout, averaging 8-10 boats. Sat. 07/24……..…KHYC to CBYC/Spin 4 Robyn Bew has been keeping us supplied with Fri. 07/30-31….……Santa Barbara to KH trophies—great job Robyn, thank you. Speak- AUGUST ing of trophies, we are missing a couple of Thursday Twilight Races as viewed from the club. Sat/Sun. 08/07-08……...West Coast Opti white coolers that are race trophies. If you have Photo by Linda Marland Championship seen them around, please let me or Sat. 08/14…..Queen Mary Regatta (RBYC) Sat. 08/21…...Homeport Regatta (PRYC) the office know so we can get them Sat/Sun. 08/28-29..King Harbor Race Week back in the trophy case. Sun. 08/29..Outlook Trophy Race*(SCCYC) July will be a very busy month SEPTEMBER with the Tom Collier Regatta for Sun. 09/12…....Jarvis Hamilton Memorial Hope on Saturday the 10th, followed Thurs. 09/16………..Twilight Series ends by Spin Series #4 KH2CB on the Sat. 09/18…………...Matt Walsh/Spin 5* 24th, and ending with the Santa Bar- OCTOBER th st Sun. 10/03……..…………..His ‘n Hers #1 bara Race on the 30 and 31 . Sat. 10/09.….Castillon Classic* (RBYC) Following the SB2KH race, we Sat. 10/16…..Frank Guernsey SH (RBYC) are hosting the West Coast Opti Mary Dotz posted this photo to FB of five Twilight racers closing Sun. 10/17………….……...His ‘n Hers #2 Championships on August 6 thru 8, in on the Race Committee boat at the harbor entrance. Sun. 10/31………………….His ‘n Hers #3 with the Youth Foundation doing the NOVEMBER lion share of the organization for this event. We Sat. 11/06…………Turkey Shoot (RBYC) CURE CANCER CUP/ are looking for volunteers for on-shore and on- REGATTA FOR HOPE DECEMBER the-water support. Please let me or Roger, the TOM COLLIER REGATTA Sat. 12/04……………..Christmas Regatta KHYF Director, know where you can help or Saturday • July 10 *Denotes ASMBYC HIGH POINT just ask, “What can I do?”. We cannot run these events without the volunteers. NEW TROPHY THIS YEAR! Speaking of volunteers, Jerry Vellutini, 1st Woman at the Helm*! Denny Browne, Patrick Shuss and I have been *If three or more women-at-the-helm working behind the scenes to restart the racing sign up for the race. at KHYC. It has been a challenge at times organizing the races with the COVID-related re- This ASMBYC Highpoint Race has strictions, but we are done with most of that both Racing and Cruising classes! now. So come on down and get involved—we ALL boats are welcome to join in would love to train new Race Committee vol- this race for the Cure! unteers. Contact me for info.

WINNERS’ CIRCLE

PLASTIC CLASSIC MALIBU & RETURN/ PRYC • June 5th Spin #3 Spinnaker KHYC • June 19 st 1 Al Castillon/HOT RUM (RBYC) Almost half the boats came from MdR for the

Non-Spinnaker race on an overcast day with a steady wind. st The KHYC trophy winners were: 1 Mike Devine/MEIMI II 2nd Bob MacKenzie/OLIVER PHRF A: rd Congratulations to Skippers & Crew! 3 Jason Herring/FLYING DUTCHMAN PHRF B: st Next in the Spin Series: 1 Don Souther/NO WAY!!

Jason Herring’s FLYING DUTCHMAN V-Fleet: KHYC to CBYC st showed our club colors in the Malibu & 1 Mike Devine/MEIMI II Return race! Spin #4 Photo by David Doeh Saturday, July 24 Congratulations to Skippers & Crew!

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THE CURE CANCER CUP REGATTA FOR HOPE FOR THE TOM COLLIER MEMORIAL TROPHY Sailboat racing is back and we’re ready to celebrate 29 years of the Tom Collier Regatta (the original name). Racing starts Friday, July 9th, with the Model Yacht Fleet hosting the RC Model Yacht Tom Collier Regatta. Racing starts at 5 pm. En- try fee is $10 per boat. Come down to the club for dinner and to watch the boats race from the patio. The Cure Cancer Cup Regatta is Saturday, July 10th. Racing starts at 13:00 (1 pm), with two inverted start courses —a racing and a cruising. Just as a reminder to racers, the Cure Can- cer Cup Regatta is ASMBYC Highpoint #6. The NOR is posted at KHYC.org. Race sign-ups are in person the morning of the regatta on the patio. New this year: to encourage woman sailors, if we have a fleet of three or more women at the helm, we will be awarding a trophy to the first boat to finish with a woman helmsman. The Awards Ceremony to follow on the patio. Join us for the On-Shore Party where there will be: live music on the patio provided by the very entertaining Evyn Charles, a Live Auction, and an Opportunity Drawing. Opportunity Drawing tickets will be sold the weekend of the regatta for a chance to win a dinner for four at the club. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets to attend are $25/person. Watch for further announcements in the club e-blasts. The committee is still working with the club manager to finalize the menu. We are looking forward to a grand extravaganza in July of 2022 as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Cure Cancer Cup for the Tom Collier Memorial Trophy. Tracey McMartin Tom Collier Chair

Over $670,000 has been raised by this regatta, with all proceeds going to the King Harbor Yacht Club Tom Collier Memorial Cancer Research Lab at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. The lab is led by H. Phillip Koeffler, M.D., Director of Hematology/Oncology Division. Your financial support helps fund the specialized researchers who are continually investigating ways to stop this devastating disease! Every year the Regatta Committee asks the community to support this worthy cause in any of these ways:  Sail in the regatta — all boats are welcome!  Donate an auction item (gift certificate, basket, etc.)  Attend the onshore event — tickets are $25/person  Make a monetary donation using the form below. Please find it in your heart to contribute! THANK YOU for your support! (Cut here)

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BOOK CLUB Rafael Fernández It was nice to be able to have our June Book Club meeting at news that a sudden blackout has swept the city. In this rural area, the club again—without masks—in the upper deck Conference with the TV and internet now down and no cell phone service, it is Room, where we could order food and drinks as we went along difficult to know what to believe. Should Amanda and Clay trust without too much ado. I had forgotten how comfortable and civi- this couple? And vice versa? What happened back in New York? lized that minor convenience is. Is this vacation home, isolated from civilization a truly safe place We reviewed “Leave the World Behind” by for their families? And are they safe from one another? As it turns Rumaan Alam. The story started off with the pro- out, Ruth and G.H. are the owners of the house, this is their home, tagonist’s summer vacation plans, which included and they were just driving away when the blackout happened. the desires of a typical New York City upper middle This novel is provocative and attuned to the complexities of class family who simply wanted to get away from parenthood, race, and class. It explores how our closest bonds are the hustle and bustle of the city for at least a little forged and reshaped in moments of crisis. while. Their plans, however, soon devolve into a Feel free to join us on the third Wednesday of each month in cinematic drama with catastrophic consequences. A vacation story the upper deck conference room. Here are our upcoming reviews: on the surface, this unsettling novel rises above a thrilling narra- tive to take aim at the inherent bias we all have for our fellow hu- JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER mans, the brotherhood in our shared fears. Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a quiet vacation and a reprieve from life in New York City; quality time with their teenage son and daughter; and a taste of the good life in the luxurious home they rented for the week from an unknown real estate agent on the internet. Then a late- night knock on the door breaks the spell—at the door are Ruth and CARNEGIE’S MAID THE SILENT PATIENT THE GUEST LIST G.H., a black couple who have arrived in a panic bringing the MARIE BENEDICT ALEX MICHAELIDES LUCY FOLEY

AROUND THE CLUB

A bee swarm took up residence on Vaughn Allen’s trailer while his S/C Lisa Falk posing with her Yachtsman of boat was gone. Hopefully, the the Year (2020) trophy. bees just had a short rest & moved Photos by Linda Marland  &  on of their own accord! If Joan Smith, S/C Norie Martin, Carol Eubanks, April Pitcairn, Christina Jesper- son, and S/C Debbie Helling are playing dominoes in the upper deck Conference Room, it must be Wednesday! THEY’RE BACK! Photo by Linda Marland

COMMODORE’S APPRECIATION TROPHY V/C Francie Hope poses by the plaque that hangs above the fireplace in the Cole Room. The award is dedicated to the memory of Bill Cole, as is the Cole room itself. The award is given every year by the outgoing S/C Kelly McMartin displays the Commodore to an outstanding volunteer. Ron Schmid memorial plaque for The first in-person General meeting in a VERY long time convened in June. That’s Francie was awarded the honor for 2020 by the west yard that KHYF sailors Mike Hyler at the podium, Commodore Tom, V/C Francie, R/C Dorian, & Secretary Jr. S/C Lee Coller for her many contributions. assembled. See story on next page. S/C Janine Thompson. S/C Lee Coller is seated at the right. Photo by Linda Marland Photo by S/C Burr Hope Photo by Linda Marland

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KING HARBOR YOUTH FOUNDATION Erika Lieser, President USODA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COMES TO KING HARBOR YACHT CLUB This May 22nd and 23rd, the United States Optimist Dinghy Sailors learned more about USODA events and rules, such as Association spent the weekend training local racers on the finer the West Coast Championships that will also be held at King Har- points of Optimist competition as a part of their ODP2 Horizon bor Yacht Club on August 6-8 of this year. USODA events include Program. Mackenzie McGuckin, a trapezoidal race course, and on- the USODA ODP2 Horizon Pro- the-water judges, which make for a gram Coordinator, and Arthur slightly different competition than Blodgett, the head Optimist coach the Carrie Series or Harken Series from Lauderdale Yacht Club, flew regattas. into LAX on Friday, May 21, and Mackenzie and Arthur and the held two intense days of teaching, class were blessed with fantastic sailing, and fitness for twelve Opti conditions with strong and steady racers who were lucky enough to breezes of 14+ knots. The instruc- get one of these coveted tors put the kids through the paces spots. Local King Harbor racers and ratcheted up the expectations included Nolan Henry, Katie Ak- that are needed to succeed in a L to R: Coach Arthur Blodgett, Conrad Jacobsen (DRYC), Katie Akens ens, Joaquin DesRochers, Palmer (KHYC), Owen Bartley (KHYC), Joaquin DesRochers (KHYC), Alex USODA event. Mays, Owen Bartley, Reese Lieser, Beggs (KHYC), Nolan Henry (KHYC), Palmer Mays(KHYC), Leticia The kids, wiped out from two Cassady Lorentzen, and Alex Lagutenko(DRYCO), Vivi Lagutenko (DRYC), Helen Hooker-Poletti long days on the water and in the (DRYC), Reese Lieser (KHYC), Cassady Lorentzen (KHYC) and Director Beggs, who were also joined by Mackenzie McGuckin classroom, were very appreciative five from Del Rey YC. KHYF Sail- of the coaching, and concluded the ing Director Roger O’Connor was instrumental in arranging for weekend with a gift of a King Harbor Yacht Club jersey to each USODA to hold this event at King Harbor, and also provided gen- visiting coach. These twelve sailors are looking to make their erous accommodations for the visiting coaches while in town. mark and qualify for USODA team trials come August 8th.

HONORING RON SCHMID

KHYF FINDS TREASURES FOR RON SCHMID MEMORIAL PLAQUE

The King Harbor Youth Foundation had always considered Photos by Tracey McMartin long-time KHYC Dock Master Ron Schmid as our “Patron Saint” for his longstanding commitment to the West Yard, rig- ging docks and hoists. Both Opti and FJ sailors are some of the largest beneficiaries of the resources that Ron provided. Ron also contributed labor and intelligence towards repairing the Youth Foundation boats. The proverbial ‘time, treasure, talent’! In an effort to honor Ron, the KHYF sailors gathered at Ron’s home in Redondo Beach in June, under the supervision of S/C Kelly McMartin and Director Tracey McMartin, to hunt through Ron’s garage workshop for items that would be suit- able to use on a memorial plaque to commemorate Ron’s many contributions to the KHYF. Kelly helped the youth sailors find a beautiful wood hatch that will be used as the base for the plaque. They also found and attached several pieces of memo- rabilia and various ’parts’ onto the hatch as a memorial to Ron. Our plan is to mount this plaque in ‘Optiland’ (a.k.a. the West Yard outside the Hood Room) as a tribute to Ron and as a reminder to current and future sailors about the importance of hard work, volunteerism, and an ownership culture. A second event to commemorate Ron was The Ron Schmid Workday on Saturday June 19th, where our sailors and family came down to the West Yard to repair Youth Foundation boats and equipment. “It won’t fix itself!” is the motto that we will always remember Ron saying and what KHYF is taking it to heart with our Ron Schmid Workday. Andy Beggs The Telltale | 9

CRUISING FLEET FIRST MATES Some members of the Cruising Fleet are heading over to The First Mates are back on track with their monthly Catalina Island July 3-10, first stopping in Emerald Bay for a luncheon meetings in the Cole Room on the first Wednesday time and eventually heading to Two Harbors. At least three of the month! We had our first one in late June and will re- boats are going at this writing. Look for the KHYC burgee, sume our normal schedule in August. NOTE: There is NO and be sure to fly yours too. meeting in July. If you’re interested in taking your boat to the island and All women are welcome to join in our meetings—just would like more info, you may contact the Cruising Fleet show up around 11:30 on meeting days, and we’ll do the rest. Captain, Patrick Shuss at: [email protected]. Kathy Smith, FM Secretary [email protected]

 COVID-19 REMINDERS*

 Do NOT come to the club if you feel sick.  If you are NOT fully vaccinated, you are required to wear a face mask at all times while inside the club.  If you test positive for COVID within ten days after visiting the club, please notify club management. *Always review the posted signs for updates upon entering the club

SEA BASS RELEASE IN KING HARBOR

KHYC member Roger Carlson just happened to be at the club when people from HEAL THE BAY arrived to release sea bass into the harbor, and he took these photos.

For 36 years HEAL THE BAY has been a strong advocate for protecting the Santa Monica Bay, coastline, and all waterways. According to their website, they are working towards equity, safety, and access for all. The website also presents a number of volunteer/involvement oppor- tunities for people of all ages. Check out https://healthebay.org/take-part/ to learn more. www.healthebay.org

MARTIN 242 FOR RENT

The King Harbor Youth Foundation has MARTIN

The KHYF is offering Adult Sailing Lessons on 242S for rent. KHYC members can rent one for a half day or weekend. This is a great way to get out Martin 242s. Class schedules are flexible—proceed at on the water and enjoy sailing without all the costs your own pace. Info available at www.khyf.org under & hassles of boat ownership! ADULT SAILING. Open to everyone! COVID-19 precautions apply.

Contact Roger O’Connor at [email protected] For more info, go to khyf.org and (in the menu options) look under SAILING FOR ADULTS  RENTAL M242

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GAME NIGHT ♪♫ FOR OUR MUSIC LOVERS! ♫♪ Saturday, July 24 July 4th/Independence Day 6:00 P.M. BLINDED BY THE BLUES 6:00 P.M. Enjoy some Chicago & West Coast-style Blues w/just a pinch of Rockabilly & Texas Shuffle!

July 10th/Tom Collier Cancer Cup You may bring an appetizer or dessert EVYN CHARLES Guitarist/Singer/Violinist specializing in to share (optional). acoustic soulful Beach Grooves!

th Monthly July 18 /KHYC Opening Day SQUEEZEBOX

Wine Sampling They rock the hits from the 60’s to today! • Wednesday, July 21 6:30pm August 6th/First Friday $10/person* U.S. 99 BAND Trio performs American Rock ‘n Roll and * Reservations are required / Limited to 12 people Blues music!

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KING HARBOR YACHT CLUB PERIODICAL POSTAGE 280 YACHT CLUB WAY PAID REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277-2091 EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JULY GALLEY: 4-9pm GALLEY: 11-2pm/5-8pm GALLEY: 9am-2pm The club is now open at 7:00am everyday, JULY 1 2 3

and it closes when the bar closes (11pm on EMERITUS FLEET 11:30 Cruising Fleet to Emerald Bay/Two Harbors Fridays & 10pm all other days). Galley info TWILIGHT RACES on page 3. As always, check the website & Thru 7/10 club emails for updates.

GALLEY: 9am-2pm GALLEY: 4-9pm GALLEY: 11-2pm/5-8pm GALLEY: 9am-2pm

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R.C. Sailing 5pm INDEPENDENCEINDEPENDENCE DAY!DAY! EMERITUS FLEET 11:30 MODEL YACHT FLEET CURE CANCER CUP/ FISHING FLEET 6:30pm MEXICAN TRAIN 1pm

R.C. TOM COLLIER TOM COLLIER BLINDED NIGHT WATCH NO F.M. meeting TWILIGHT RACES RACE 5pm REGATTA BY THE BLUES FLEET 7pm DINGHY TWILIGHTS 4--8 pm

GALLEY: 9am-2pm GALLEY: 4-9pm GALLEY: 11-2pm/5-8pm GALLEY: 9am-2pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Wine Group 6:30pm R.C. Sailing 5pm MEXICAN TRAIN 1pm EMERITUS FLEET 11:30 SEA SCOUTS 11am CAL 20 FLEET 6:30pm CRUISING FLEET 7pm DINGHY TWILIGHTS TWILIGHT RACES RADIO FLEET 6:30pm Fleet Captains 6:30pm TELLTALE DEADLINE KHYF BOARD 7pm

MONTHLY WINE GALLEY: 4-9pm GALLEY: 11-2pm/5-8pm GALLEY: 9am-2pm

18 19 20 SAMPLING 6:30 21 22 23 24 R.C. Sailing 5pm (reservations required) KHYC to CBYC/Spin #4 MEXICAN TRAIN 1pm EMERITUS FLEET 11:30 USCGA Meeting 7pm GAME NIGHT 6pm! OPENING DAY! DINGHY TWILIGHTS TWILIGHT RACES Ceremony 12:00 BOOK CLUB 7pm

GALLEY: 9am-2pm GALLEY: 4-9pm GALLEY: 11-2pm/5-8pm GALLEY: 9am-2pm

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 KHYC BoD Mtg. R.C. Sailing 5pm MEXICAN TRAIN 1pm EMERITUS FLEET 11:30 Trophies 4pm SB2KH RACE 7:00pm DINGHY TWILIGHTS POWERBOAT TWILIGHT RACES 7/30-31 SHRIMP FLEET 7pm PADDLE FLEET 8pm FEED! See pg. 5 for info

GALLEY: 4-9pm GALLEY: 11-2pm/5-8pm GALLEY: 9am-2pm AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

GALLEY: 9am-2pm R.C. Sailing 5pm West Coast Opti thru 8/8 FIRST MATES 11:30am EMERITUS FLEET 11:30 FISHING FLEET 6:30pm ♫ FIRST FRIDAY ♪ West Coast Opti NIGHT WATCH MEXICAN TRAIN 1pm TWILIGHT RACES Championship - Day 2 RADIO FLEET 6:30pm U.S. 99 FLEET 7pm DINGHY TWILIGHTS Band 5--9 pm GALLEY: 9am-2pm GALLEY: 4-9pm GALLEY: 11-2pm/5-8pm GALLEY: 9am-2pm

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MEXICAN TRAIN 1pm West Coast Opti Wine Group 6:30pm R.C. Sailing 5pm EMERITUS FLEET 11:30 Championship - Day 3 CAL 20 FLEET 6:30pm DINGHY TWILIGHTS TWILIGHT RACES KHYF BOARD 7pm CRUISING FLEET 7pm Fleet Captains 6:30pm