Sept.

“...to increase an awareness of and participation in yachting activities.”

Coral Reef Yacht Club 2484 South Bayshore Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Phone: (305) 858-1733

www.coralreefyachtclub.org

General Manager: Jim VanBuren

CLUB OFFICERS 2023-2024

Commodore ........................................Neal McAliley

Vice Commodore .............................Stephan Medina

Rear Commodore .............................Jim Hartenstein

Treasurer .................................................Chris Block

Secretary..........................................Bentley Balzabre

Fleet Captain .............................Luis Prieto y Muñoz

Fleet Surgeon .........................Bernhard Brijbag, MD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charles Porter ‘24

Tait Keon ‘24

Billy Rieder ‘24

John Wood ‘24

Al Germi ‘25

Peter LaPointe ‘25

Commodore’s Comments

Welcome back to Coral Reef Yacht Club everyone!

Now that summer vacations are over, the Club is lling up as families and friends get back to their regular schedules. It may not feel much like fall, but the kids are back in school, football season has started, and cooler weather is around the corner. (Note to the Miami Dolphins: Please score many touchdowns for the Coral Reef faithful at the Reef Bar on game days).

Luis Prieto y Munoz ‘25

Bernard Brijbag, MD ‘26

Christian Falk ‘26

Lori Harvey ‘26

Kenia Rocha ‘26

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Associate Members .....Danny Mendez/Nicholas Diaz

Audit Committee ....................................Lori Harvey

BAD Committee .........................................Brett Ury

Charter and Bylaws .........................PC Mike Bonner

Commodores Ball .....................Doreen Roseborough

Elise Thyrre & Teresa Davant

Communications.......PC Carol Ewing,Web Manager

Tina Menditto, Reef Points Editor

Cruising and Boating ................................Dale Mills

Entertainment ..............................Maria McCormick

Family Activities ................... Lisa Santana/Abby Wyss

FCYC Rep .........................................PC Joe Mensch

Finance................................................Charles Porter

Fishing Tournaments ......................Diego Juncadella/ Javier Villegas

House.........................................Luis Prieto y Muñoz

Ladies Day .................Doreen Roseborough/Pat Hays

Long Range Planning .....................PC Doug Broeker

Marine Facilities ......................................Billy Rieder

Membership .......................................PC Mike Klotz

Nominating......................................PC Mike Owens

Orange Bowl Regatta ........................Vince Menditto

Orientation ..............................PC Peter Baumberger

Race Committee ...............................PC Chris Lanza

Reef Locker ...........................................Lisa Maguire

SORC ..............................................PC Carol Ewing

Youth Sailing/USODA ............................Chris Block

WOW/Ladies Sailing ..........................Melissa Rieder

Deadline is the 10th of the month. E-mail info@coralreefyachtclub.org in order to receive a paper copy by mail and to submit digital photos or articles and for advertising information.

While many of us were gone in August, the crew was busy doing annual maintenance work. Among other things, they replaced both motors on the large hoist (one of which had failed and the other was about to fail); the crew made repairs to the wall of the south basin; they replaced a large HVAC unit; replaced the veranda awning; and did repairs to the Reef Bar ceiling and bar top. We are also planning more extensive repairs to the kitchen next summer, which will be the subject of a future Reef Points column. Our Club looks great for a reason – we have a great crew who works hard to keep the place up. ere are a number of events to look forward to at the Club in September. A Bubbly and Bouquets event has been organized by the WOW Committee for Saturday, September 16 (thank you to Melissa Rieder and the rest of the organizers). e Ladies Day Committee is hosting a luncheon on September 20 with guest speaker Richard Rene Silvin, who will discuss “A Royal Scandal – e Duchess of Windsor and King Edward VIII.” e Ladies Day events are always fun thanks to our great committee led this year by Doreen Roseborough and Pat Hays. e rst ‘ esta’ of the season (the theme is Mexican Mash-Up) will be held on Saturday September 23. is promises to be a great time, thanks to Maria McCormick and the Entertainment Committee. e Cruising Committee, led by Dale Mills, is also planning a group cruise to Ocean Reef Club on September 29 and 30. ank you to everyone who volunteers their time on our committees to make our Club a great place.

Our youth sailing program is starting its fall season a er a record setting summer. Coral Reef Opti sailors won the team racing national championship (Team Vectran, made up of Oliver Holt, Charlie Julien, Connor Karr, Annie Ulmer, and omas Zaydon), the eet racing national championship (Annie Ulmer), and the girls eet racing national championship (Elizabeth Xydas). We are not sure when it last happened that a single Club won all three Opti National Championships, but Coral Reef did this year! Our Club 420 sailors competed in many events in the Northeast this summer, with Ryan Keenan and Christine Keedy Brown nishing in eighth place at the Club 420 North American Championship. Several Club members competed in United States and Europe in the ILCA (Laser) eet, led by Tanner Krygsveld and Brayden Benesch nishing seventh and eighth at the U.S. Youth Championship. Several Club members competed in I-420 regattas in Rhode Island and Spain, led by Freddie Parkin who nished in rst place and Audrey Russler and Ava McAliley who nished in ninth place at the U.S. Youth Championship. Two Club Members quali ed for the World Youth Championships in Brazil in December: Freddie Parkin in the I420 and Audrey Foley in the ILCA 6 (Laser). Our Club introduces many children to the sport of sailing, and it starts with the sound of their laughter in the Green Fleet.

I hope everyone has a great fall - welcome back to the Club!

Neal

Patrick and Kristina Lyons

Non-Resident Members

Sponsored by Peter LaPointe

Boat: Chris Cra - Launch 20

Get Ready for a Mexican Mash-Up at CRYC

By Maria McCormick, Entertainment Chair

e Entertainment Committee will open the season with a Mexican Mash-Up Fiesta on Saturday, September 23rd at 6:30 p.m. It will be a festive and

Sammi Jones and Orlando Brown Associate Members

Sponsored by Mark Kamilar

fun evening with a Mariachi band welcoming old and new friends back together a er our summer travels. Guests will be greeted with signature Margaritas and Corona-ita’s to start their “noche super alegre!” e fantastic band, Brother of Others, will keep everyone dancing by the bay as we enjoy a Mexican feast including a roasted pig and signature tacos. Don't forget to take a swing at the piñatas as we celebrate the beginning of another beautiful season at CRYC! Be sure to rsvp at frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org

Ladies Day Presents

“Stories of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor"

By Doreen Roseborough, Ladies Day Co-Chair

Welcome back to Ladies Day with a fabulous luncheon and program about King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson. Wallis Simpson was guilty of four things: she was a woman, a commoner, a double-divorcee and an American; however, she still managed to storm the House of Windsor. She shook the English establishment and got her man, even when the man happened to be a king! She caused a scandalous abdication crisis when Edward gave up the British Crown for her - there was something about this femme fatale. Wallis was not a classic English rose, but her deep set violet blue eyes, perfectly arched brows and awless complexion made her a compelling individual. She was a woman of scandal and style who climbed high enough to catch the affections of the heir to the throne in 1936, Edward VIII.

Please join us on Wednesday, September 20th for a Ladies Day luncheon with guest speaker Richard Rene’ Silvin sharing his fascinating stories of the Duchess. You'll be welcomed with a complimentary ute of "Wallis Pink" bubbly for the cocktail hour. Mingle and peruse our ra e table with a fabulous collection of prizes also inspired by Wallis' exquisite style. Dining tables will be dressed with the Duchess's favorite color, "Ti any blue." e luncheon menu is a version of her simply surprising favorite foods as interpreted by our own Chef Eddie. Please make your reservations quickly, as this is sure to be a sellout event. See you then!

Ladies Day Presents...

⁓ A Royal Scandal ⁓

The Duchess of Windsor and King Edward VIII

With Guest Speaker Richard René Silvin

Wednesday, September 20th

WOW YOGA

When: Wednesday, September 6th after school drop off (9:30 am)

Where: Reeftop Terrace

Banish back-to-school stress, and the end-ofsummer blues with a special weekday session of WOW Yoga. Forget about teacher assignments and school supply lists if only for an hour as CRYC’s favorite yoga instructor, Aubrey Lawrence, guides you through various relaxation techniques and poses to help you reclaim your Zen.

with Member Mrs. Aubrey Lawrence

Helen Redcay Glass

CRYC Sailor/Team Win 2023

Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship

In other sailing news, Enzo Menditto (a sophomore at Georgetown University) bowman on Team Petersen, along with skipper Je rey Petersen (Junior at Georgetown) and Max Brennan, main and spinnaker trimmer, secured a rst-place victory at the 56thAnnual Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship Regatta in Newport Beach, California this summer. Behind a near-perfect performance, USA 's Petersen/Menditto/and Brennan swept Australia’s Cole Tapper in the best-of- ve nals. Teams from a record eight countries sailed in the prestigious event with three teams representing the USA. In what had been a mostly drama-free regatta, Petersen’s team faced its rst moment of pressure in the semi nals, when USA's Justin Callahan (a sophomore at Harvard) evened up the best-of- ve semi nal at 1-1 in the last race of Friday’s action, leaving the host club entry to sleep on its rst defeat of the event. Ultimately, Callahan and his team, including twin brother Mitchell (a sophomore at Harvard), Liam O’Keefe (Brown University) and Danny Riano, nished in 4th place. Next up, USA's Team Petersen, including Menditto and Callahan, will be competing at Youth Matching Racing Worlds in Sydney, Australia December 9-15.

2023 TUUCI Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta Volunteers Needed!

By Vince Menditto, 2023 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta Chair

In December, incoming Commodore McAliley asked if I would be interested in Chairing the 2023 OBIYR. Without hesitation, my beautiful wife Tina responded with a resounding ‘YES!’ So I write you today to ask YOU for your assistance.

December brings the XXth Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta and with it 600 sailors in Optimist RWB, Optimist Green, ILCA and Club 420 classes from around the world to Biscayne Bay. It remains the largest sailing event in the US and one of the premier events on the youth sailing calendar. In order to continuously pull o an event with hundreds of competitors in six classes, launching from three di erent venues, setting four separate race courses, I need your help, time, talent and boat, along with any friends and family you can muster.

Landside volunteers: Do you like air conditioning and have computer skills? Try registration or check-in or scoring. Like to go to the gym? Maybe launch Opti’s. Like to watch kids work? Try launching Club 420's. Know it all or willing to learn it all and like to smile? Try Landside Chair or hospitality.

Waterside volunteers: Have a boat? Like being on friends’ boat? Dozens of boats with crew, experienced or willing to learn, are needed for the four racecourses. Hoisting ags, setting marks, eet support and most importantly, ensuring the safety of all sailors.

Here’s the best part - volunteer perks include lunch, drink tickets (Commodore McAliley promised st-fulls) OBIYR swag and a daily post-racing happy hour at the Reef Top Bar.

Participation in this event is a great way to support your Club. We know the holidays are a time for family, but if you and your vessel are available December 26-30, I hope you will volunteer. And just know if you are volunteered by a loved one – that’s great too!

Volunteering early almost guarantees securing your favorite spot. Please email us at OBIYR@coralreefyachtclub.org or call me at 786-635-6613. I look forward to hearing from you!

CRYC Sailors Shine This Summer

Alas, summer is gone but wow, what a youth sailing summer it was here at CRYC! Our sailors, under the tutelage of their coaches, had some huge victories this summer. Below is a snapshot of the results and boy do our sailors, their coaches, and our Club have a lot to be proud of.

St. omas International Optimist Regatta

GREEN: Julia Bernstein – 1st place; Francisco Don – 2nd place; Malo Dupuy - 3rd place; Samuel Gerin - 5th place.

RWB: Brayden Zawyer – 3rd in Red Fleet.

Optimist North Americans in Antigua

Oliver Holt – 3rd place.

U.S. Team coached by Omari Scott.

2023 IODA European Championships

Annie Ulmer – 2nd place in female division.

2023 Optimist World Championship in Costa Brava, Spain

Minx Anthony – 37th place and 4th in females.

2023 Optimist Girls National Championship

Elizabeth Xydas – 1st place and 1st in Red Fleet.

2023 Optimist Team Race National Championships

Congratulations to Team Vectran, who won Team Race Nationals, and to Team Spectra, which earned second! is is the rst time any national program has earned both rst and second.

2023 Optimist National Championships

We are thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement by one of our exceptional sailors, Annie Ulmer, who secured a stunning rst-place victory at the Opti National Championships, showcasing her outstanding skills and dedication. With an impressive 47-point lead, Annie's performance was truly exceptional. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to Annie and the entire team of talented sailors!

Furthermore, we take immense pride in sharing that our Club has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the rst ever to triumph in the Team Trials, Girls National Championships, and National Championships. is remarkable feat is a testament to the hard work, perseverance, and teamwork demonstrated by our sailors, coaches, and parents. Together, we celebrate this momentous occasion and look forward to continued success in the world of sailing. Well done, team!

C420 Association National Championships at Chicago Yacht Club

Freddie Parkin and Asher Beck – 1st place (National Champions).

C420 Women’s North American Championships at Brant Beach Yacht Club

Ava McAliley and Christine Keedy Brown – 7th place.

C420 North Americans in Newport, RI

Ryan Keenan and Christine Keedy Brown – 8th place.

2023 I420 World Championships in Alicante, Spain

Mens/Mixed: Freddie Parkin and Asher Beck – 7th place.

2023 ILCA Junior Women’s Championship in Bristol, Rhode Island

Audrey Foley – 1st place.

2023 ILCA U.S. Youth Championships

Audrey Foley – 1st female and asked to join Youth Worlds Team in ILCA 6.

2023 ILCA US National Championships at Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

ILCA 4: Beck Brill – 3rd place; Kyla Benesch – 4th place; Miles Julien – 8th place.

ILCA 6: Tanner Krygsveld – 2nd place; Umi Noritake – 6th place; Sebastian Johan; Van de Kreeke – 9th place; Will Barnhart – 11th place; Audrey Foley – 12th place; Brayden Benesch – 13th place; Jonathon Schwartz – 14th place.

Cruising Committee Updates

By Dale A. Mills, Cruising and Boating Committee Chair

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. Since May, when our term began, the Cruising Committee has been hard at work planning many boating events for our Members. Faro Blanco in Marathon and monthly Billy's Point ra ups and a trip to Bimini trip are some of the events we all enjoyed together. And now as we usher in the fall, we have a fun lled weekend planned at Ocean Reef Yacht Club at the end of September. We have had record turn outs for all our boating events, and we would love nothing more than to have even more Members attend. So please join in the fun and get involved – you may just nd a new hobby.

CRUISE TO OCEAN REEF CLUB

JOIN THE CRUISING COMMITTEE AT BILLY'S POINT RAFT-UP THE CRUISING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM SEPTEMBER 16TH -

Room Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/e/50629874 or scan the QR code.

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BAD Night Presents...

CORINNE MIGRAINE

SAILOR, ARTIST, LEADER

Accomplished Sailor: Corinne is a seasoned ocean racer and cruiser. From the Fastnet Race to the RORC Transatlantic, she has navigated the world's waters with skill and passion. Corinne is an active member of the Royal Oceanic Yacht Club and the first non-British female member of the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron.

Artist: As an artisan painter specializing in oil, Corinne brings her love for the sea and sailboats to life on old nautical charts. Her exquisite works capture the beauty of the maritime world, showcasing her artistic mastery and deep connection to nature.

Leader: Former VP and current Vice Chair of the French Sailing Federation and Vice Chair of World Sailing, Corinne champions daring offshore and keelboat races around the globe. A 5 time Commodore at SRH Le Havre Yacht Club, she steers organizations towards success through her formidable work and dedication to the yachting community. As her day job, she runs an electrical engineering company.

Thursday, September 21st

Cocktails & Painted Charts Exhibition: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dinner: 6:30 PM | Presentation: 7:15 PM

RSVP AT FRONTDESK@CORALREEFYACHTCLUB.ORG OR (305) 858 - 1733

WOW Presents:

Bubbly & Bouquets

Saturday, September 16th

- 6:30 PM

CRYC’s WOW Committee proudly presents an evening of floral fun and champagne. We’ve partnered with The Blonde Tulip, Coconut Grove’s leading florist, to offer a floral arranging class with step-by-step instruction and ‘tricks of the trade.’ Have fun bringing your floral dreams to life with the help of The Blonde Tulip’s talented designers.

or (305) 858-1733

4TH ANNUAL KIDS DOCK FISHING KIDS DOCK FISHING KIDS DOCK FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

HOOK BIG MEMORIES & HOOK BIG MEMORIES & HOOK BIG MEMORIES & REEL IN THE FUN REEL IN THE FUN REEL IN THE FUN

Join the Family Activities and Fishing Committees for the Fourth Annual Dock Fishing Championship! No experience needed: volunteers will help our junior anglers get into prime positions to land a dock monster and win prizes!

Member Anglers up to 12 years of age can participate, and live bait, rods, and tackle will be provided.

This is a Members ONLY event. Entry fee is $15/angler | 48-hour cancelation fee. RSVP to frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org or (305) 858 -1733

Father's Day

It 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 (with boats or without) and on land Contact

early volunteer registration.

YOUTH SAILING WALLOF FAME

CLUB 420 Open to Club Members and Youth Sailing Participants

• Top 3 High School/College Team Nationals or Top 3 NationalsAor B Team

• CollegeAllAmerican

• Top 5 NorthAmericans, Nationals, Orange Bowl, Midwinters

OPTIMIST Open to Club Members Only

• Top 20 Lake Garda Meeting

• Top 10 Team Trials, IODARegattas, USODASpring Team Qualifier

• Top 5 Orange Bowl, Nationals, St. Thomas IOR

I420, 29er, ILCA Open to Club Members Only

• Top 10 Worlds, Junior Europeans

• Top 5 NorthAmericans, Midwinters, Nationals, Orange Bowl,ACC Youth Championship (ONLY IF ISAF YOUTH WORLD QUALIFIERS)

 Must sail under the CRYC Burgee in qualifying events if sailing an (Opti or C420).

 Non-Members must sail in CRYC program for at least two years to qualify.

CRYC Youth Sailing Wall of Fame

Now’s your chance for a position on the revered CRYC Youth Sailing Wall of Fame! If your Sailor meets one of the criteria listed below, please email Stuart deLisser waterfront@coralreefyachtclub.org to request an application for consideration. Completed applications are due by November 15th, 2023. All applications will be reviewed by the Youth Sailing Committee to determine eligibility. If selected, we will need a high resolution 11x17 photo of your sailor in action that will be framed with a listing of their achievements. The estimated cost for the framing is $450.00 and billed to your CRYC account.

CLUB 420 Open to Club Members and Youth Sailing Participants

• Top 3 High School/College Team Nationals or Top 3 Nationals A or B Team

• College All American

• Top 5 North Americans, Nationals, Orange Bowl, Midwinters

OPTIMIST Open to Club Members Only

• Top 20 Lake Garda Meeting

• Top 10 Team Trials, IODA Regattas, USODA Spring Team Qualifier

• Top 5 Orange Bowl, Nationals, St. Thomas IOR

I420, 29er, ILCA Open to Club Members Only

• Top 10 Worlds, Junior Europeans

• Top 5 North Americans, Midwinters, Nationals, Orange Bowl, ACC Youth Championship (ONLY IF ISAF YOUTH WORLD QUALIFIERS)

∗ Must sail under the CRYC Burgee in qualifying events if sailing an (Opti or C420).

∗ Non-Members must sail in CRYC program for at least two years to qualify.