Gather Your Friends... And Go Sailing!! 2021 Membership Dues are payable on or before January 1, 2021 through March 4, 2021. A semi-annual payment plan is available, just FEBRUARY 2021 ask us. NOTE: a late fee of $30 will be assessed after March 11, 2021. Contact: Membership Director-Molly Werner Commodore’s Comments [email protected] (850) 292-9756 Island Cove Marina 806 Lakewood Road Pensacola, FL 32507 KEN PYLE 850.455.4552 From the Helm: Winter is hanging on but brighter skies and spring breezes are on the way (maybe a thunderstorm or two also)! Our first Regatta of the year will be on Feb 27, Maxine Sansom Series Race #1 which is also the first race of our Commodore’s Cup series. Maxine Sansom was a legend in local sailing and more will be written about her and shared later this month. We are pleased to have Mark Smith, an experienced sailor and race officer, taking over the reins of being Fleet Captain. Mark will also be our Island Cove Marina - Alternative Location for Principal Race Officer for most, if not all, of our NYCP General Membership Meeting in March races this year. He will be looking for Race Committee crew, so please let him know if you want Note: There are two entrances to the facility – to be part of the RC. (pictured) the side entrance and another entrance is The Crow’s Nest aboard NAS Pensacola remains on the upper side of the building with fewer steps. a construction zone due to minor water intrusion and wet sheetrock needing replacement. Therefore, we Directions: have been looking for an alternate location to hold If coming from the east, take the bridge over our meetings. Island Cove Marina at 805 Lakewood Barrancas as if you were going to NAS Rd on Bayou Chico in Pensacola has agreed to let Pensacola...turn on the first right at bottom of us hold a meeting there on March 12, a Friday night. bridge (Weiss Street I believe). Stay on it for a It is a beautiful facility and we appreciate the owner, couple of blocks--you are in a residential John Naybor, allowing us to use it. (See more photos of the facility following my article.) There is neighborhood. The first marina you pass is plenty of both indoor and outdoor space to practice "Pelican's Perch" but keep going another block social distancing/masking during the time we are until you see another sign on the right that says together. Plans are being finalized (food, drink, etc.) "Island Cove Marina" You are welcome to park in but at this point the main program will be to present either upper or lower parking lot. the 2020 NYCP Sailing Awards. So please plan to attend, if comfortable. More information to follow as our Social/Party Committee completes its work. All NORs are posted for 2021 on Regatta Network, GYA Schedule pages, and the NYCP website under the “Racing” tab. SSIs for Maxine #1 should be posted early February. Let your sailing friends know we are looking forward to a good season and getting back whatever “normal” now is to be. Looking forward, April 17-18 is the next Regatta for us, celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Navy Yacht Club Pensacola in 1931 by a small group of Naval Aviation pilot candidates. We have added a long-distance race to the Sea Buoy and back, so it will be a full weekend of sailing. Our hope is to attract a number of multi-hull boats to the mix in the Sea Buoy race. Our very best wishes to everyone for a safe, healthy, and happy year with “Fair Winds and Following Seas.” Ken Pyle 2021 Commodore [email protected] (850) 912-4890 More Photos of Island Cove Marina – Photos by Julie Connerley President’s Day – February 15th Please note many of the activities on the various event calendars have either been cancelled, or postponed or adjusted to a later date. Please check event websites for any updates. Questions to consider: • Are you currently sick? Fever, Cough, Sore Throat, Shortness of Breath • Have you travelled Internationally in the past 14 2021 NYCP Racing Calendar – days? • Feb 27 – CC#1/Maxine #1 (Bay Champ #3) • Have you travelled Domestically in the past 14 days? • April 17&18 – CC#2/Sea Buoy (Bay Champ#6) th • Have you had close contact with anyone who has • June 12&13 – 58 Annual Navy Cup tested positive to Covid-19? • July 17 – 41st Bikini Regatta If your answer is yes…self-isolated, monitor yourself and • Sept 18 – CC #3 (Bay Champ #10) don’t risk others. • Oct 9 – CC #4 (Bay Champ #11) Vice’s Verses Upcoming Local Regattas – Meetings – Gatherings FEBRUARY 4 NYCP General Membership Meeting – MIA OTTESEN Alternate Location - Cancelled 6 Super Bowl Regatta – BWYC Greetings to All, 6 Frosty Series #3 – BWYC I participated in the “Ask Dave” educational 6 Valentine Regatta / Bay Champ #2 – PBYC webinar from the Cortez Racing Association (my 6 Mardi Gras Boat Parade – Pensacola Beach sister’s yacht club in San Diego, California) about 13 Winter #2 – PontYC the changes to the Racing Rules for 2021-2024 and 13 Mardi Gras Regatta - PYC found it to be quite informative. If you missed it – 14 NOOD – StPYC there will be other educational opportunities in the 14 Billy Goat – BucYC future. Watch for email updates and check the 20 Frosty Series #4 – BWYC information listed in the Foghorn. I can’t wait to get 20-21 Mardi Gras Regatta – NOYC out on the water. 20-21 Mid-Winters Regatta - HYC Yes, I have the sailing bug and would like to invite 22-28 Thistle Midwinters East Championship – anyone who may want to learn to sail on the club’s 27 Commodore’s Cup #1 / Maxine #1 / Bay Flying Scot to come out and join me. Champ #3 – NYCP I understand that there are various opportunities 27 Northshore Cup HS Regatta – PontYC on the GYA Race calendar to sail the Flying Scot 27 Winter #3 - PontYC and represent our club. Again, who wants to join 27-28 Alfonso Sutter – Laser D14 Championship – me? Our Fleet Captain Mark Smith wants to get as GYC postponed to Sept 18-19 many people out on the water as possible. On another note, our NYCP board researched the NYCP = Navy Yacht Club PBYC = Pensacola Beach Yacht Club Island Cove Marina as an alternate meeting location PYC = Pensacola Yacht Club to hold our gatherings – until the Crow’s Nest repairs FWYC = Fort Walton Yacht Club and updates have been completed. It looks like it BucYC = Buccaneer Yacht Club may work for our members on a temporary basis. BWYC = Bay Waveland Yacht Club GYC = Gulfport Yacht Club Watch for more updates on our meeting location HYC = Houston Yacht Club status. NOYC = New Orleans Yacht Club If you would like to share any ideas for social PontYC –Pontchartrain Yacht Club functions for the upcoming year, please let me know. StPYC = St Petersburg Yacht Club The Navy Yacht Club will now be using the US Sailing Regatta Network, powered by Regatta Network.com For all race registrations – visit www.navypnsyc.org to obtain registration the link. Mia Ottesen All sailors have something in common – the importance of 2021 Vice Commodore keeping sailing vibrant and strong for future generations. [email protected] (719) 237-7797 Proposed Marina Parties: Kathy Champagne Dave Perry's Advanced Tactics & Decision-Making Webinar A four-session course led by Dave Perry, renowned author, rules expert, • April 17, 2021 – 90th Anniversary Party / Marina Party and Olympic coach. • June 20, 2021 –21st Anniversary International Summer Sailstice Party Starting February 8, 2021 @7:30 EST • July 17,2021 – 41st Annual Bikini Regatta/ Marina Party STRONG TACTICS WIN RACES If you are interested in helping with the planning of the Meetings and Special events in 2021 (when we are able to With this webinar you'll learn meet) please contact Sandy Pyle or Kathy Champagne tactical positioning across the fleet, how to attack and defend in one-on- one battles, and more! After a meeting or activity at the Crow’s Nest or alternate location - Please remember to wipe down your tables and https://northu.com return the chairs back to their original set-up (four chairs to each table) – Thank you. Welcome Aboard The “Crow’s Nest” home of the Navy Yacht Club N.Y.C.P. Meeting- January 7, 2021 Hello All, since the summer of 1963. Celebrating 58 years of Our Commodore Ken Pyle along with Scott sailing camaraderie! Wenzel came up with another “Social Gathering Party” on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. The event was held at Scott’s home and attendees provided appetizers while gathering both inside and outside of his home. The Party was a wonderful opportunity to see people for the Holidays and still maintain social distancing. If you are new members to the club - we would like to welcome you. We look forward to seeing you NYCP Social Committee at our future meetings (either at the Crow’s Nest or an alternate location). If you bring any new friends The Social Committee helps with Membership with you to the meeting be sure to let us know so we meetings, Regattas and Special Events. Here is a list can introduce you or your friends to our members- of some of our events in 2021: you never know who may want to join our ranks and become the newest Navy Yacht Club member. Membership Meetings: Sandy Pyle February - “Caribbean Evening” - cancelled Iva Prosser March – “St Patrick’s Day” 2021 Miss Hospitality [email protected] (850) 485-5533 January Membership Gathering – January 7th – “Social Party at Scott’s” Scott ~ Thank you for sharing your home.