JUNE 2020
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EST. 1913
From the Commodore
reetings Coronado Yacht Club Members,
I hope this month’s Whisker Pole meets you happy and healthy. We are beginning to emerge from the COVID 19 Quarantine and return to somewhat of a normal life. The current plan is to have the club restaurant open with limited seating by June 1st and initially, the “To-Go” menu only. As the Commodore Scott Grimes city and yacht club begins to open more and more, I ask that you continue to adhere to the rules set by the County Health Department and help keep our Club, Members, and Staff safe. As you are aware, the COVID 19 Pandemic caused Coronado Yacht Club to cancel our 89th Memorial Day Weekend Opening Day Ceremony. At the last minute, Treasurer Robin MacCartee conceived the idea of an Opening Day video to continue our tradition. Robin created the Opening Day video in less than one week. He found a videographer and quickly edited the Opening Day script to condense the run time. We then scrambled to record the script in advance, and then solicit participation from associated yacht clubs & associations, dignitaries, government agencies, the Junior Commodore & Board and Staff Commodores. Navy Lt. Bruce Mansfield Director, US Navy Band Southwest had committed to have Navy Band Southwest play at this year’s Opening Day, and instead recorded several military hymns and Navy Band Singer MU3 Taylor Johns to sing the National Anthem. Harbor Police Chief Stainbrook & Community Policing Sergeant T.D. De La Pen᷉ a arranged to have a Harbor Police patrol boat visit Glorietta Bay and shoot the fire monitors in honor of Memorial Day and our Opening Day Ceremony. Congratulations to Mark Surber and the Crew of Snoopy, winners of the 2019 Transpac award and Heather and Chuck Furey as the winner of the Fleet Captains award for Blond Furey. The video was only possible because of the quick replies with videos, and extraordinary cooperation of those who participated. Treasurer Robin MacCartee has my deepest appreciation for pulling together the video! As soon as we can “gather” again, we will host an Opening Day Party to complete our opening day tradition. The Club looked great as many members dressed ship and the large US & P.O.W Flags were flown from the sail drying masts. I understand we distributed almost 200 drink tickets for dressing ship! I would also like to thank everyone for following the rules regarding social distancing and face masks. Considering the city is beginning to open, the great weather and the traditional boating weekend. It appears everyone did great and there were not any issues that I am aware of. Commodore Grimes & Treasurer MacCartee
May also brought our Semi-Annual Meeting which was held virtually on Microsoft Teams. There were no motions on the agenda, however, the Board and Flag Officers all gave in-depth reports of their respective positions. It was announced that at the May Board of Directors meeting, a motion was passed to postpone the first underway requirement for vessels berthed at CYC in wet or dry slips. Now both underway trips will need to be completed by December 31, 2020. Out of respect for the information and communication overload in the past few months, I will make this article short, and close by wishing you all a great summer! Bridget & I hope you remain happy, healthy and safe. -Scott Grimes Commodore 2020
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