Volume 84, Number 10 October 2012 SCYC Members Racing Updates! ILLINOIS – Check out this photo of Junior into the regatta I was hoping that the conditions kept Sailor, Emma Drejes, who raced in the Women’s Sin- up and continued in my favor. Unfortunately, the wind gle Handed Championship, The Letter Cup, in Chicago. died off & the racing became a whole different sce- Emma wrote “Participating in a serious event for the nario, making the fleet focus on how crucial the start first time was incredible and most definitely the first of was and how tactical mistakes immediately flushed many. I flew to Chicago for a three-day clinic, in a fleet you to the back of the fleet. Sailing in a fleet of 50 or of girls preparing for a two-day championship regatta more boats was also an entirely new experience for in the Laser Radial. The first three days were focused me. I was challenged and worked my way through on boat speed, tactics and sail shape. During the clinic the regatta. The best race I had was a 14th. I learned we saw winds reaching 20 knots. I was surprised by a lot about big fleet starting and how different racing how big the waves were on Lake Michigan. I felt really becomes, with 50 boats as to 15. Racing in Chicago comfortable in the waves because it was very similar with such a strong fleet put things into perspective and to the sailing we see in Santa Cruz, which gave me an showed me how much I have to learn and that being advantage on most of the girls. I found myself consis- at the top is not impossible, but takes hard work and tently in the top ten, and occasionally top five. Leading commitment. It was really neat for me to connect with other female sailors and sail in a new venue.” OctOber 2012 Santa cruz Yacht club Spinnaker ing 2nd in class; Chris Watts raced on the RP44, Tai Kuai, in a challenging class; Mike Evans on the J105, the Walloping Swede; Philippe Kahn on Pegasus, MotionX, finishing 4th in class; Paul Allen and Brent Ruhne on the Swan 45 Swazik who finished 3rd in class. Corinthian sailor Dylan Watts raced in his first BBS on the bow of the Express 37, Bullet, finishing 3rd in class. Chris Watts was tactician and main trim- mer aboard Polly, in the SF Perpetual Challenge, a 104-year-old contest, and the 2nd oldest trophy in Yacht Racing after the America’s Cup. The contest was held on SF Bay, between the Corinthian and the San Fran- cisco Yacht Clubs. Although Chris’ Team didn’t come WALES - The final day of the Extreme Sailing out on top this time, it sounds like it was a fun event. Series Act 5 in Cardiff saw Morgan Larson and his team If you have info on where club members are Oman Air, reaching the podium again. Going into the final racing, please feel free to pass along details to Buc- double-points race, all eyes were on the two Omani teams [email protected]. and the Austrians. Morgan Larson ensured his team got the best start. Finishing in 2nd place cemented their spot at Ellen Kett the top of the podium for the second time this season after winning the inaugural Act (I) in Muscat, Oman, and deny- ing The Wave, Muscat their fourth straight win. “Our level Vice Commodore Report of sailing was high enough to win all week, but somebody just always had a little better day than us, especially The Commodore Dave Emberson needs a bone Wave, Muscat,” said Morgan Larson. “You know, those marrow transplant and you may be able to help by guys are so good. They are a real challenge for us, but as it going to this website to check the process and criteria: got lighter and shiftier, I think that worked to our advantage http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu/ >donate >marrow. a little bit - it really was anybody’s race. We just got on a We are also contacting the National Marrow Donor roll for the last few races. To win here is fantastic. It is a Program to help us register more possible donors by testament to the Series and the competitors that there were coming directly to the club on a Wednesday night. Our five teams in for the win on the last race.” The win here for blood drive last month was very successful and I pray Oman Air also moves Larson’s team up into second place we will be able to find a bone marrow donor for Dave. on the Overall 2012 leaderboard. What a busy month it has been in the club. CALIFORNIA - On September 1st, in the Jazz There was one event after another. We got a late start to Cup, at the South Beach Yacht Club, Rocket 88, Bill Turpin the organization of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Recep- and Ian Klitza, raced to a 2nd place finish out of 74 boats. tion but something wonderful happened. In a rush to Zhenya Kirueskin-Stepanoff, raced as well aboard his K- find someone to prepare food for the reception, I started sport boat, Akyla. This month, at the 2012 StFYC’s Big Boat Series, SCYC had many members racing. Bill Turpin and Ian Klitza on Rocket 88, unfortunately had some drama. Ian said “We started the first race of BBS, tacked, then lots of cracking sounds! The port hull fwd of the fwd cross-beam was breaking off! We had been upgrading the sailplan, carbon sails, added a jib, straighter luffs, that and old age! And she gave in. We will repair and race her again. Heard a quote - boats are fastest right before they break”; Chris Deaver raced on the SC37 Tiburon finishing 3rd in class; Pepe Parsons raced on the custom Tripp 43, TNT finish- 2 OctOber 2012 Santa cruz Yacht club Spinnaker wine was invited to the reception to eat, drink and be merry with the Corporate Sponsors. I hope I get invited to make appetizers next year! It was non-stop racing and sailing this month. Along with the BBBS Regatta and reception, there was the Windjammers Regatta, One Design, SCORE, a joy- ful and fun filled Jack and Jill Regatta and now we are right in the middle of the Flying Dutchman Worlds with boats and crew from all over the world. The harbor is alive with foreign languages and accents. The energy is intoxicating. The nominating committee selected a slate of officers for the year 2013. They are recommending: (Commodore Dave Emberson at the helm of Elyxir Rob Schuyler Commodore during the Day on the Bay Regatta) Barry Whittall Vice Commodore Don Conant Rear Commodore asking members on a Wednesday night if they would Mary Larkin Secretary donate appetizers and to my delight, everyone I asked Lou Pambianco Treasurer said yes. Chris North and De Schuyler teamed up to Chuck Murray Director organize the event and we ended up with 15 platters of John Buchanan Jr. Director some of the best appetizers we’ve ever had at the club. In addition, club wine makers Jack Gordon, John Thanks to the nominees for their commitment Blackburn and Bret Gripenstraw donated excellent to contribute their time and energy to help make our wine. Everyone who made an appetizer or contributed club a better place. Remember to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, November 4th at 4 pm (appetizers to follow). Rob Schuyler Vice Commodore 3 OctOber 2012 Santa cruz Yacht club Spinnaker that blasted out oldies and goodies throughout the evening. De lead “rock and rollers” in dance contests, limbo challenges, and we all tried to master the hula hoops once more! The most challenging and hilarious part of the Dance Party was the “bubble gum blowing” contest. Jaws were chomping; faces were turning bright red, and partial bubbles protruded from the not so elegant mouths. Everyone was a winner that night and received “Ever-glow” bracelets, trophies, and plenty of appre- ciation for their talents. Volunteers filled our stomachs with the potluck contributions that fueled us for an Rear Commodore’s Report active evening. An energetic (Dirty Dozen) group of Corinthians closed the club and would not surrender the Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) Reception was variety of wigs or the Hula Hoops back to their owner, a total success and will most likely be a “call back” Jan Dewitt. for future SCYC sponsored Corporate Receptions. The Hats off to Sydnie Moore for her leadership donated appetizers and wine were well received. The and organizational talent with the Jack and Jill Regat- wide array of food selections was elegantly displayed ta. All regatta “Jacks and Jills” were winners with the and included nametags identifying its creator. Kris numerous categories and a plethora of prizes that were North and De Schuyler provided the coordination of awarded. The overwhelming compliments permeated delicious food and decor. The team of Club Volunteers the conversations about the day’s event as we transi- included: D.J. Timpany, Rob and De Schuyler, Judy tioned to the Sunday Night’s Asian Buffet. We are Webster, Janel Schuyler, Nancy Beekman, Tom certainly getting maximum usage of our new facilities! Postlewaite, Ellen Bucci Kett, Carolyn Susman, Kris KISS prepared a cross section of Asian dishes for a full North, Jan and Bob Dewitt, Angela Madden, Nancy house of members. We even seated diners at our three Rinkardt, Marilyn Diola, Bret Gripenstraw, John new, very popular, sets of bar stools and roundtables.