Youth Sailing/USODA .............................Frank Don WOW/Ladies Sailing ......................Aubrey Quintero
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Commodore’s Comments
I love this time of year because it is the start of the holiday season. Nothing beats the holidays and joy that surrounds this time. As Commodore, one of the most impactful things we do is give out checks for the holiday fund to our Crew. I have been able to witness this over the last two years and see how the Crew appreciates it and the incredible joy it brings. It is an amazing tradition that we have here at our Club. roughout the coming weeks, please make sure to scan the QR code that will be located at various places around the Club and participate by showing your appreciation to the Crew. We are shooting for 100% participation this year from our Members. It’s not about the amount donated, but the e ort in showing our appreciation that matters. Remember, the holiday fund is distributed based on years of employment and is an incredible way to say thank you to the Crew.
e kitchen renovation is in the nal phase and will be open by the second week of November. e before and a er pictures are amazing, but even more thrilling is the fact that Chef Eddie will be rolling out a new menu this month, so be sure to make your reservations.
CRYC kicks o the sailing season with its Annual Regatta and this year is no di erent. Starting the rst weekend in November, our busy regatta season quickly follows. I want to thank our Race Committee volunteers and Race Committee Chairman, Joe Kolisch, for all the hard work and dedication put in that helps further Coral Reef’s reputation as a premiere yacht racing club. Later this month, our former Dockwallopers will be selecting their newest member. is year’s Dockwalloper will be revealed and celebrated on November 15th. is award recognizes a Member or Member’s spouse whose leadership and commitment to amateur yacht racing, sailing in the bay or ocean, and the promotion of the sport, merits special recognition. Please come out and celebrate this newest Dockwalloper.
is month also kicks o our annual toy drive with the United States Marines, Toys for Tots/Mack Cycle collection that is organized by our very own Brett Ury. He puts a lot of e ort into this event, and it is such an incredible thing to do. is has become an amazing tradition here at the Club, and every year we seem to outdo the previous year. I am sure this year will be no di erent. It might have something to do with the free drink ticket you get with every toy brought in, but I’m not sure….ha ha ha. We also hold an amazing luncheon on Veteran’s Day to honor all those members of the armed service who have made so many sacrices for this amazing country. An event not to be missed, especially leading into the holidays, is the Ladies Evening event on the 20th that will feature H&H Jewels showing o all of their amazing and “sparkling” items. My wife, Cristina, already has this day marked in the calendar! What a busy month we have ahead of us. An important item to mention is that on November 13th, we will be holding our second Special Member’s meeting to go over many of the things we discussed at our last meeting back in June. During this meeting, we will have our auditing rm, RSM, here to present their annual comparative report on Florida Yacht Clubs. is is a great report to see how we compare to other similar clubs. A little hint and answer to the test question, we exceed our comparable clubs in all the major categories. During this meeting, we will go over the up-to-date nancials of the Club including many of the new initiatives we will be implementing in our continued e orts to improve the Club we all call our second home.
Wishing everyone an amazing and joyous holiday season and, as always, Cristina and I hope to see you all at the Club soon.
Stephan
Coral Reef Yacht Club
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
DATE
November 13
TIME
At 6:00 PM
Welcome Aboard!
Nikki Barnes and David Bargehr
Benjamin 1
Honorary Sailing
LOCATION
Dining Room
Sponsored by Neal McAliley
Boat: 470 Page
The Commodore will provide an update on the actions taken by Club leadership since the discussions from the June special meeting and how the Club plans to move forward in the coming months. m C
Dear Coral Reef Yacht Club Members,
David and Caroline Lewis
Regular
Sponsored by Greg Barnes
Boat: Scout 32
On the Cover
As the holiday season approaches, it is a wonderful time to reflect on the hard work and dedication of our Crew. Throughout the year, they have consistently gone above and beyond to ensure that each of us enjoys an exceptional experience at the club. Whether it is maintaining our beautiful grounds, serving food and drinks with a smile, or working long hours to make sure everything runs smoothly, our Crew has shown unwavering commitment.
This is also the time when we, as a community, have the opportunity to show our appreciation by contributing to the Crew’s Holiday Bonus Fund. These contributions are the primary way we are able to provide a meaningful endof-the-year bonus, recognizing their extraordinary efforts and helping to make their holidays as bright as they have made ours. I am hoping that we as a Club can reach a goal of 100% participation. More important than the amount is that we show the Crew how we really appreciate everything that they do for us.
Star Midwinter Racing season is upon us. On this month's cover, we have star class boats taking advantage of a great breeze on Biscayne Bay.
I invite you to make your contribution and show your gratitude for their outstanding service. You can use the QR code below or contact the administrative office at (305) 858-1733 ext. 204 for assistance. It is important to note that the holiday bonuses are distributed based on each Crew member's years of service at the Club, and our Club Manager does not benefit from these contributions. Last year, members gave an average of $335 for a total holiday fund of $187,000.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Let’s make this holiday season a special one for the entire Coral Reef family.
arm regards,
In Memoriam
Jack Lowell Mary Babcock
Stephan Medina Commodore
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Join Race Committee!
Learn, Connect, and Take Part in the Action on Biscayne Bay
By Julie Hanrahan and Carolyn Groobey
Do you love being around the water, meeting new people, and getting involved in something exciting? Now is your chance to join Coral Reef Yacht Club’s Race Committee and be at the heart of all the action! Whether you're an experienced sailor, the parent of a youth sailor, or someone looking to learn new skills, this is a great opportunity to get involved with an energetic and dedicated team that helps make sailing races happen.
We’re holding an introductory course on Sunday, November 24th, where you’ll have the chance to learn the basics of race management and discover how the team works together to launch and manage races on the bay. You don’t need any previous experience - just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. e course will take place at 2:00 PM on the 2nd oor of the Boathouse.
Not only will you pick up new skills and gain an understanding of how sailing races are organized, but you’ll also get to meet a group of friendly, fun-loving individuals. Being part of Race Committee is more than just volunteering - it’s about becoming part of a supportive community and making lasting memories.
To top it all o , a er the course, stick around for a roo op happy hour, where you can enjoy some refreshments, mingle with the rest of the team, and take in the beautiful views of the bay. It’s a perfect way to wind down and get to know everyone in a relaxed, fun environment.
So, if you’ve ever been curious about how races are run or just want to get more involved in the Club and sailing community, come join us on Sunday, November 24th and be a part of the team that makes it all happen! To secure your spot at the Introductory Race Committee training, please RSVP to Julie Hanrahan at hanrafam@aol.com. We can’t wait to meet you and share the excitement of racing on the bay!
Racing Season is Here
By Joe Kolisch, Race Committee Chair
We just nished our rst event, e Columbus Day Regatta, and it was a big success! ank you to Michael Catalano PRO, CRYC waterfront sta , Mark Pincus Chairman Emeritus, Drew Mouacdie, who also won the ARC racing division, and all our volunteers. A special thank you to the party sponsors - Bacardi. Julie Hanrahan has put together an awesome Race Committee training program on Sunday, November 24th. Also, the CRYC Annual Regatta is coming up on November 2-3rd. We hope to get our youth sailors out for this traditional regatta. ank you all. See you on the race course!
Sundowners Re-Cap
On October 2nd, CRYC kicked o the holiday season early this year! e weather was already noticeably nicer and very welcome. We were joined by two active members of the US Marine Corps to help promote CRYC’s annual "Toys For Tots" toy drive. is wonderful tradition started in 1947 and has been a part of our own CRYC holiday tradition now for several years. Please join us in gathering donations, either toys or monetary donations, starting Nov 1st through December 21st. Mack Cycle has once again partnered with us and are o ering huge discounts on all sorts of bicycles. Just scan the QR code in the toy drive promotional yer and on the e-mail blasts. You can also contact me directly at Brettury@gmail.com if you have any questions. ank you for your continued support!
Make Your List and Check It Twice
By Lisa Maguire
e holidays are quickly approaching and you have much to do! For your holiday shopping, avoid the queue. Just step into the Reef Locker to see what's new. Clothing, glassware and accessories, to name a few. Ornaments, bags and towels to view. Along with so much more, it's true. Come on in and nd gi s for him, for her, and you. Maybe even a gi certi cate to the rescue. A selection for everyone will make you say "woo-hoo!"
A Crazy Chapeau Party
By Linda Stemples
Hats, hats, everywhere, as far as the eye could see! Yes, it was the grand, fall welcome back for September Ladies Day. Members and guests sipped Veuve Clicquot champagne and four di erent avored mimosas while nibbling on tea sandwiches and catching up on summer vacations and activities.
Joan Lawrence, Holly Barnhart, Terry Buoniconti, Ann Rudolph, and Linda Stemples welcomed attendees and directed them to the champagne bar and ra e table. Ra e sellers Eloise Carroll, Barbara Burdette, Melissa Horwitz, and Sharon Wynne were kept busy with participants purchasing tickets for two $150 Fiola gi cards (Nancy Bailey and Cookie elen), a Van Gogh Flower Pot from the Metropolitan Museum Gi Shop (Linda Stemples), a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne (Terry Buoniconti), and a blue sun hat from CRYC’s gi shop (Nancy Bailey).
e dining room appeared ethereal with white tablecloths adorned with large pink owers, three tiered centerpieces of desserts (mixed berry tarts, madeleines, macaroons, and chocolate tru es), breads (scones and cranberry bread), and tea sandwiches (ham and brie on white bread, chicken salad with dried cranberries on whole wheat bread, smoked salmon, dill and crème fraiche on pumpernickel, and cucumber and Boursin cheese on rye bread). e tower was surrounded by three bud vases with pastel owers. Maria Prorok McCormick welcomed everyone, and Sally Browne gave the thought for the day. e main entrée was Quiche Lorraine and spinach and roasted tomato quiche, and bibb
lettuce salad with French vinaigrette, all accompanied by white wine.
Crazy hat judges were Jo-Ann Zanzuri, Maria Prorok, Kat Mehler, Susan Snyder, Holly Barnhart, and Terry Buoniconti. And the winners were: Ann Rudolph - Best Classic Luncheon Hat, Terry Buoniconti - Most Creative, Mary Ann Miller - True to CRYC, Commodore Stephan Medina - Ultimate Yachting Hat, Cookie elen - Most Kentucky Derby, Marion Lang - Most likely to be Found Sailing the High Seas, Sharon Wynne - Biggest Head Turner, Frances Reike - e Retro Reward, Barbara Burdette - Bouquet All Day (Most Flowers), and Sally Browne - Late Bloomer. Winners received free drink tickets. (Everyone’s favorite prize!)
The Coral Reef Yacht Club and H&H Jewels invites you to an evening of luxury.
Enjoy hosted champagne and hors d’oeuvres with fellow members while enjoying an exclusive first look at H&H’s latest handmade jewelry masterpieces.
Reservations: Frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org or (305) 858 - 1733
BAD Offers Safety Class in CPR, AED
and First Aid
On October 12th, BAD Committee organized another class focused on safety. Attendees were certi ed in CPR learning how to administer it to adults, kids and even infants. We learned how to help someone who is choking. We were instructed how to give the Heimlich maneuver to adults, kids and infants. We learned how to apply a tourniquet (something you only do as a last resort). We covered strokes, seizures, high fever, anaphylactic shock, poisoning and much more. Please join us at future safety events. e life you save may very well be someone in your own family.
Joan Mueller - A Star CRYC Member
In 1971, Joan Mueller created the Homecoming Cup to give CRYC college students a chance to compete among friends during the year-end holidays. Qualifying races were sailed in Sun sh with the championship held in Stars hosted by the local eet. Stephen Sprague, with Frank Zagarino as crew, were the inaugural Homecoming Cup winners. For the Homecoming Cup, she used the silver trophy which her grandfather won sailing in 1902. Joan donated the trophy to PC Bill Smoak for him to use in the new CRYC Youth Regatta called the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta. It has been the top OBIYR trophy ever since. Joan was also a co-founder of CRYC Ladies Sailing at the Club, along with Francis Virgin, which stimulated access and participation for women to sail and race Bullseyes at the Club on a regular basis. Joan is now 100 years "young." We still see her frequently at the Club when her son Fritz brings her for lunch and to the annual Veteran’s Day luncheon. You can recognize her by her smile and lovely laugh. We are so lucky to have her as a Member.
Rosher
VISIT SANTA
DECEMBER 8TH | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM RSVP Required to Reserve Time Slot
CRYC Sailors Shine at S.E. Dinghy Championship
By Coach Maykel Alonso
We want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to our incredible Green Fleet Team for their outstanding performance at the 52nd Southeast Dinghy Championship, which took place at Key Biscayne Yacht Club September 27-29. A er two days of racing, our team’s performance was nothing short of amazing. is success was the result of a combination of factors including a well-executed game plan, smart strategies, and the hard work of all our sailors who attended the event. Sailing in light winds is never easy, and it requires a great deal of patience, technique, and concentration. It’s also important to identify opportunities on the water by distinguishing between noise and signals. Once again, congratulations to all our sailors and a big thank you to the parents for your continued support of our team. Your dedication plays a huge role in making these achievements possible.
Green Fleet: Ivan Riano (1st), Levi Hibbs (2nd), Christopher Chiu (4th), Christopher Fulton (5th) and Victoria Don (Top Girl). RWB: Annie Ulmer (1st), Alexander Montagu (5th), Arturo Zizold (6th), and Karl Panthaki (7th). ILCA4: Mia Noritake (3rd) and Kailee Moure (4th).
I420 Atlantic Coast Championship
Multiple CRYC sailors competed in this event, which featured eight races over two days on Long Island Sound. Ava McAliley and her partner, Estella Morris, nished rst overall. Other notable nishers included Annie Ulmer and Marin Redmond in third place, Coco Kolaya and Elizabeth Xydas in h, and Harrison Gandy and Sara Komaro in tenth. Max Wolfensberger and Soleil Aurignac took eleventh, while Melanie Lahrkamp and her partner Isabel Brewer nished fourteenth. Finn Grainger and Reid Smith came in sixteenth.
Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta Seeking Volunteers
By Vince Menditto, OBIYR Chair
e 2024 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta (OBIYR) is just around the corner, and we're excited to celebrate its 50th Anniversary! We have nearly 700 sailors registered for this incredible event and an additional thirty are on the waitlist. ey will be competing on four race courses over four days and staged across three venues. We need your help to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Here’s how you can get involved: Landside Volunteering: Sailor/Coach registration, Boat Launch/Retrieval, Sailor Check-out/Check-in. Waterside Volunteering: Safety Support, Race Committee assistance, Mark Set and Scoring. Whether you can spare one shi , one day, or all ve days, we have a fun spot for you to volunteer! If you're interested, please email me at OBIYR@ coralreefyachtclub.org. Your support is greatly appreciated.
takes over 150 volunteers to pull off this historic regatta each year. We need your help to make it happen! Volunteers are needed both on the water and on land.
That’s a Raft-Up Wrap!
By Brett Ury, BAD Committee Chair
September 21st was CRYC's nal Billy’s Point Ra -Up, of the year. We had a great turn out with eighteen boats and at least eighty people in attendance. CRYC’s Cruising Committee hosts a series of these ra -ups at Billy’s Point on the southern edge of Elliott Key monthly during the summer season. We look forward to seeing you at a future ra -up or Cruising Committee event. We have lots planned, so please watch for future events listed here in Reef Points and in CRYC’s e-blasts.
November 2024
DINING HOURS
ANGLER’S REEF GRILLE
Please refer to the Club calendar at www.coralreefyachtclub.org as events may be subject to change.
By SIenna
The Harry Susskind The Harry Susskind
VETERANS LUNCHEON VETERANS LUNCHEON
FRIDAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH NOVEMBER 8TH , 2024 , 2024
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
In appreciation for serving our Country all CRYC Veterans are invited to join us for a complimentary buffet.
PRESENTING DR. PAUL GEORGE
Historian at the History Miami Museum
Dr. Paul George will speak on Miami's role in WW2
Special honorees WW2 veterans Angelo Demos and Joan Mueller
CRYC Veterans (complimentary) and Non-Veterans ($34 per person) who would like to attend please make reservations at frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org or (305)858-1733
