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The San Francisco Yacht Club
December 2014
THE SFYC 2014 YACHTSMAN OF THE YEAR Hank Easom
November 2009
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The Bulletin
Magazine of The San Francisco Yacht Club DECEMBER 2014 Volume 20 • Issue 10 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Marily Rimmer P/P Elizabeth Merrill Jolynn Hardiman Tinsley Hutson-Wiley Carol Anderson Cynthia Bernheim Stephanie Cannell Emily Heller Eugenia Jesberg Connie Lewis Robin Reynolds Julie Zanze P/P Melissa Tulp - Ex-Officio Frances Melbostad - Honorary
General Manager
Steve DePetro
THE BULLETIN Editor Ads/Calendar Editor Race Editor Production Manager Bulletin Committee
Manon Baze Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer Leslie Richter Vince Mattera P/P Mimi Cornelius
Contributors Manon Baze, P/P Mimi Cornelius, Marina Eisenzimmer, Michelle Farabaugh, Charles Froeb, Forrest Gay, Jay Hooker, Lisa Klairmont, Harold Kleiderman, Commodore Bill Melbostad, Frances Melbostad, V/C Suzie Moore, Justine O’Connor, Ashley Perrin, Marily Rimmer, S/C Jim Robinson, Alison Russell, Bill Wallace
Commodore
Departments 5-11
Race News
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Harbor
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Youth Sailing
22-23 Auxiliary
Features 4
Burgees Aweigh!
Commodore Melbostad at the helm on Martha
12-13 Commodores Ball November 2009
14-17 Yachtsman of the Year 18
Land Cruise
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Halloween
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Cruising News
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New Members
Fall Training Week - Ashley Perrin
Social Events 26-27 On the Horizon/Ads 28
Calendar
Photographers Mark Albertazzi, Judith Croll, Hank Easom Archives, Marina Eisenzimmer, Jim Field, Multono Hadisuryo, Oleg Harencar, Ellen Hoke, Barbara Loy, Commodore Bill Melbostad, V/C Suzie Moore, Mel Owen, Leslie Richter, S/C Jim Robinson, Shana Rohde-Lynch, Paul Rosenlund, Jeffrey Stein, Ross Tibbits, P/P Melissa Tulp, Bill Wallace
Photo by Leslie Richter
Hank Easom and his nephew Scott Easom
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AUXILIARY OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Columns
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William W. Melbostad Susan E. Moore Edward E. Lynch Angela D. Lackey Olson Michael S. Brilliant Charles R. Wideman Laurence R. Bekins Daniel C. Buckstaff Jerry Eaton Jr. S/C Thomas C. Lacey Tina C. Lundh Paul S. Rosenlund
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Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Secretary Treasurer Port Captain Directors:
The San Francisco Yacht Club
Cover: Yucca
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From the Commodore Bill Melbostad, Commodore / commodore@sfyc.org
nnouncing Hank Easom was the selected 2014 Yachtsman of the Year will always be one of my highlights as Commodore – Hank’s contributions and accomplishments are emblematic of the Emmett L. Rixford Trophy, and the pride of The SFYC. Equally gratifying is S/C Ken Frost’s nomination to Honorary Life Membership. Ken’s stewardship of the Historical Committee is a critical mission to our Club, with the product of his work benefitting The SFYC for endless future generations. I congratulate both of these honored and well deserving SFYC yachtsman. I have greatly appreciated all the kind words of encouragement during my term as Commodore. Nothing was more satisfying, though, than seeing so many members and my friends thoroughly enjoying themselves at the Commodore’s Ball. The energy in The Club that that might was contagious, and demonstrates how much our members care about their club, and the strong bond that unites us. In fact, the members are everything: without their energy and vitality, all we have is an empty building, and not a yacht club. Thank you all for sharing my wonderful sendoff party; it will be truly memorable for Frances and me, for years to come. Another event where I sensed a united Club was at our November 11 Members’ meeting. It was standing room only, with nearly 200 Members and spouses in attendance, joining our Architects David Ross and George Jansen, of Bull, Stockwell, and Allen to update the current status of the Cove House replacement plan, and development of the adjacent grounds. Most members with whom I have spoken after the meeting believe we’re on the correct course, and completing this project is important to the Club’s future vitality. It was also evident that the Facilities Planning Committee, led by R/C Ed Lynch, has created a practical and comprehensive proposal, based on the findings of our Needs Assessment Study. I extend my gratitude to Manon Baze, our volunteer Member Bulletin Editor for the last couple of seasons. I have received many complements on the quality of our newsletter since Manon assumed the Editors desk. The Bulletin is an important connection to The Club for our Members, and for 2015, the Board has charted its course slightly differently: the editing responsibilities will shift to be done in-house, by Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer, and the number of issues will be reduced. The Board also encourages Members to access the website, sfyc.org, and the Sunday Bow Wave email, which offer more current communications, and links to photos of Club events. Once again, thanks go to Manon and her creative and stalwart editing Committee, for another great year, and their stewardship of the Bulletin.
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The Cruising Committee, led by Lisa Klairmont and her Co-Chair, Harold Kleiderman, have had a great year organizing a varied itinerary, up the Delta, around the Bay, and to take in a Giant’s game, berthed in South Beach Harbor. The popular cruises offered multiple SFYC burgee sightings in our favorite harbors around the Bay and the Delta. My sincere gratitude goes out to Lisa and Harold, and the hard working cruise leaders, for providing this great opportunity for Members to practice the art of boating, pleasant rendezvous, and creating great fellowship amongst us. As I review 2014, I well remember the trepidation I felt when I began my term as Commodore. My more ‘practically thinking’ friends warned me that serving as The SFYC Commodore would be all-consuming, and difficult to carry on a career and any normalcy of a home life. Miraculously, none of this came true! I have thoroughly enjoyed being your Commodore, and it has been the highest honor to serve The Club where I grew up. I’m sure, without the incredibly supportive Flag Officers, the Board of Directors, the highly functioning Committees and their Chairs, and SFYC GM Steve DePetro and Staff, 2014 would have been far more challenging. One supporter who stands out, playing the most important supporting role is my wife, Frances Barbour. Clearly, her successes as Entertainment Chair were for all to see. What may have been transparent is the manner in which she embraced my commitment to the yacht club, and enabled me not only to serve, but also to thoroughly enjoy the experience. In 2014, I see many SFYC successes: we are in better financial standing in a decade, Club use and member satisfaction is at a long time high, and we see a happy and smiling staff providing superb service and hospitality. Our SFYC Club Series races thrived, with the most competitors on the water in many years, and with an active cruising contingent, we continued the excellence of our on-water SFYC legacy. My emotions run high, and full of gratitude. There are far too many of you to thank by name, but what more can say to all of you, But THANK YOU! By the time you read this, I will have passed the leadership of the club onto the very capable Commodore Suzie Moore. I have full confidence in Suzie to lead the Board and continue to move The Club forward in a positive direction, and maintain the excellence of The San Francisco Yacht Club. Smooth Sailing, Commodore Bill Melbostad
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Photo by V/C Suzie Moore
Photo by Jim Field
Burgees Aweigh!
Linda and Dale Closner in Loire Valley, France. Sue Milliron and Tom Nord onboard SeaDream2 North 24° 26.6' Latitude, 046° 06.2' Longitude Blue Angels
Let us know where you and your burgee have been. Pack your burgee on your travels and take pictures of it with you and your group. Submit to Bulletin@sfyc.org to be in the next Bulletin. Happy Travels!
Around the Docks
From the Editor
Photos by Mel Owen
Dear Fellow Members,
Pat Pending celebrates 74 years in the Owen family with dress flags flying
P/P Carol Jesmore and S/C Ken Jesmore enjoy the very warm day
Race support boat with course markers ready
Happy December. This month marks the end of my run as the Editor for the Bulletin for the past 1.5+ years. The Board has chosen to move in a different direction and will bring the editing completely in house, under the steady and very capable hands of Evelyne SwinscoeByer. I have very much enjoyed vonlunteering my time undertaking this endeavor along with my incredible editing Committee: Joan Bekins, P/P Mimi Cornelius, P/P Sally Secor, P/P Joan Harter, Bob McDermott, Leslie Richter, and P/P Jane Watts and Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer. I very much look forward to seeing you all around The Club. All Submissions can still go to Bulletin@sfyc.org, as these will forward to Evelyne now. Best, Manon Settlemier Baze
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Race News
race@sfyc.org Michelle Farabaugh / Forrest Gay
Fall Training Week By Ashley Perrin
Photos by Ross Tibbits
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ctober’s Fall Training Week marked the sixth in a series of ISAF training classes offered by The SFYC since 2012. We are proud to have trained over 400 people during the past two years, and are the only providers of this ISAF sanctioned training in the Western US. While the primary training focus in on Sea Survival, other courses such as navigation, VHF operation and first aid are also offered. The ISAF Sea Survival course is required for offshore racing outside the US, and we continue to have participation by people in preparation for the Sydney Hobart and Fastnet races. Paul Cunningham and I have had the pleasure of working with our students in a very hands-on curriculum. Rather than a simple lecture format, we get people into the water to experience the challenges of getting into a life raft. We also provide hands-on experience with various types of flares, fire extinguishers, and cutting instruments. The hands-on nature of the training is vital to increasing not only personal safety but that of offshore sailing in general. The diversity of experience within our classes means we are teaching people with a range of offshore experience – from none to Volvo Ocean Race veterans. One recent participant, a ‘round the world race skipper commented that our in-water training was more realistic than any course he had previously participated in. Why? Because our life raft training is held in
the cold salty Bay rather than a heated swimming pool. During the most recent training, five members of the new Rio 100 team including the owner participated in the course. They commented that the course drove home the need for everyone on the boat to have taken part in the training. It is always very rewarding when people who are required to come to training and really don’t want to be there walk away from the course with a positive perspective! These sessions are made possible by the extensive support from The San Francisco Yacht Club and its members. Race Council Chair Michelle Farabaugh spearheads the organization of club facility use. R/C Ed Lynch facilitates the use of the Belvedere fire station for flare and fire training. Commodore Bill Melbostad continues to give informative talks on maintenance/survey issues that can impact a safe passage. Bryan Chong whose contribution cannot be overstated shares his experience as a surviving crew member on Low Speed Chase. I am particularly in awe of his talk and how candid he is about the accident. Our Spring Training sessions will be offered from March 5 – 15, 2015. Whether you race offshore or in the Bay, our Sea Survival course will bring you insights you can put to use every time you set sail. Course offerings, details, and sign-ups can be found at www.sfyc.org/training. We hope to see you in one of our courses in 2015! DECEMBER 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org • 5
Race News
race@sfyc.org Michelle Farabaugh / Forrest Gay
Race Recognition Night By Michelle Farabaugh SFYC Regattas & Training
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ace Recognition Night is a night to celebrate both the SFYC racers, but also the 125 volunteers that make our race program the premiere race program on the West Coast. 2014 proved to be another great year with 35 regattas and 53 days of racing on the Bay including our newest addition, the Multihull Regatta, one of our favorite regattas that was brought back, Midnight Moonlight, Marathon Madness, and the highly-competitive Express 27 Nationals and Audi Melges 20 North Americans. John Kilroy, Samba Pa Ti, placed 1st in the Audi Melges 20 NAs while Liam Kilroy, Wildman, (just 11 years old) placed 5th. Doug Wilhelm, Wilco, was the only Corinthian sailor to participate in the NAs. This regatta was practice for SFYC to host the Audi Melges 20 Worlds in 2015. SFYC Leukemia Cup Regatta continues to be the largest grossing regatta in the country. The SFYC Club Championship Series had 37 boats participate this year. Thank you to Woodlands Market and Trumer Pils for their gracious sponsorship and making The Club Series more fun than ever. Congratulations to the King George V Perpetual Trophy winners - Spinnaker Division season winner Commodore Bill Melbostad, Frances Melbostad and Steve Fentress, JR and Non-spinnaker Division winners Glenn Isaacson and John Carapiet, Q.
Corinthian Cup - Steve Fentress, Shawn Bennett and Tom Purdy Special & Outside Regattas There are many special regattas that are participated in each year. SFYC was represented at the prestigious NYYC Invitational again this year. The SF Cup included not only a men’s team, but also a women’s and youth team this year. The Lipton Cup was raced in San Diego with SFYC coming in fourth after the tie breaker. The Corinthian Cup is a challenge between the Annapolis Yacht Club and SFYC rotating between the two locations. Both a youth team skippered by Jack Barton and including Alex Moody, Sammy Shea and Chloe Holder and an adult team skippered by Shawn Bennett and including Melissa Purdy, Tom Purdy, Nick Gibbens and Jon Perkins raced and brought the trophy back to SFYC. There were countless other 1st in class finishers from SFYC. I will highlight just a few here. Jim Cunningham with Jeff Madrigali, USA 1404, Etchells National Championships; Hank Easom, Yucca, Jessica Cup and Jazz Cup; Chris Kostanecki, Jennifer, Big Daddy; Jib Martens, Freedom, and Ryle Radke, Friday Harbor, SSS Farallones Race; Chris &
The SFYC Training Program continues to focus on sea survival and boater education. Under the organization and instruction of Ashley Perrin and Paul Cunningham, both a Spring and Fall Training Week were conducted for ISAF Sea Survival, basic and advanced navigation, weather, first aid, etc. SFYC has become the premiere destination for hands-on sea survival instruction with participation from racers participating in Fastnets, Sidney to Hobart, Pacific Cup and many other regattas as well as cruisers. 6 • DECEMBER 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org
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Glen Isaacson, John Carapiet, Steve Fentress, Commodore Bill Melbostad, and Frances Melbostad
Bird Boat Season Champions – Hugh Harris and Jock MacLean
Phil Perkins, Three Boys & a Girl, Ryan Simmons, Blackhawk, and Doug Wilhem, Wilco, StFYC Spring One Design; Scooter Simmons, Blackhawk, Jfest, Joanthan & Phil Perkins, IKC 2nd in class; Rich & Mark Pearce, Fjear, IOD Season Champion, Jock MacLean & Hugh Harris, Oriole, Bird Boat Season Champion and finally Commodore Bill Melbostad, JR, 7 Knots to Heaven and Master Blaster for the most bullets in the season (nine!). Congratulations to all of these racers as well as the ones we couldn’t Commodore Bill Melbostad, JR, list here. See page 11 Master Blaster for the most bullets in for the full list of the season (9!) winners. Volunteers
Commodore Bill Melbostad, Michelle Farabaugh and V/C Suzie Moore
Photos by Ross Tibbits
In order to organize and run a race program of this size and caliber requires the work of the Race Council, staff and 531 days of volunteers. Thank you all for your hard work, especially those of the Race Council that put in endless hours making sure every detail is taken care of. Jeff Zarwell, PRO organizer, Tristan Ruhland, boat management, Nancy DeMauro, trophies, Madeline Morey, scoring, Shannon Cantwell, volunteer coordinator, Ashley Perrin, safety training, Larry Drew, arbitration, Tom Roberts, protest committee, Bob McDermott, Club Series chair, and Leslie Richter, marketing and communications. Thank you V/C Suzie Moore for being our flag representative. And we couldn’t do any of this without the dedication and hard work of Forrest Gay, sailing director, and our new race administrator, Lisa Turner. Congratulations to Shannon Cantwell for being the Race Council MVP of the year for all of the work she has done on Race Council, the 15 days she spent volunteering on the water and for starting the Thursday night women’s sailing program on the J/22s! In addition to this great team, it took 15 PROs, 12 regatta chairs, 12 protest committee chairs/arbitrators/umpires, 7 borrowed boats, 125 volunteers and 531 volunteer days.
Without you, we would not have the best Race Program in the country, hands down! This year we started a new award, the Race Volunteer Race Council MVP Shannon Cantwell and Race MVP Volunteer MVP Alex Rothenberg award. Congratulations to Alex Rothenberg, 21 days on the water for your first year back in the Bay Area to volunteer is outstanding! Thank you everyone that gave their time, their advice and their support in 2014. Being the Race Chair for the past two years was not without its challenges, but seeing the smiling racers when they return to The Club makes the many, many hours of work all worth while. I want to thank the SFYC board of directors, staff, members and my Race Council for always being there when I needed it most. I am proud to be turning over the Race Council Chair to Nancy DeMauro in 2015. See you all on the water!
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Photo by Ross Tibbits
Race Recognition Night Gold level race volunteers
Sir Thomas Lipton Cup Regatta By Alison Russell
Newport Harbor YC, San Diego YC and St Francis YC. Our San Francisco YC team got a bullet in race, 9, and was in 1st place after 10 races. We ended up 4th overall, with 1st going to StFYC, 2nd to SDYC, and 3rd going to NHYC Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Congratulations to the team for great racing in this very competitive regatta.
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he 100th challenge for the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup Regatta,was held by San Diego Yacht Club October 31 to November 2,2014. In 1903, knowing of Sir Thomas Lipton’s respect for sportsmanship, Commodore Lucien Blochman of the San Diego Yacht Club wrote to the tea baron requesting that a trophy be created in his name for West Coast yacht racing excellence. During the 100 year span of the Lipton Cup, the yachts chosen for the regatta have ranged from IOR and PHRF handicap racers to one-design boats. This year the regatta was raced in J/105’s. Twelve of the top US yacht clubs competed in the one design event. The San Francisco Yacht Club was proudly represented by Chris Perkins as skipper, Craig Healy, Paul Cayard, Jon Perkins, Phil Perkins, and Tom Purdy. The racing conditions were generally light over the weekend. The top spots during the regatta were held by San Francisco YC,
Photos by Mark Albertazzi
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2014 SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB RACE MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS Gold Fleet
(more than 10 days) Shannon Cantwell Shawn Davies Jerry Eaton Roxanne Fairbairn Michelle Farabaugh Soren Hoy Linda Kjaempe
Bob McDermott Suzie Moore Madeline Morey Angie Lackey Olson Tom Roberts Alex Rothenberg Tristan Ruhland
Anne Scully Vicki Sodaro John Super Jeff Zarwell Sono Zhang
Silver Fleet (5 to 10 days)
Kim Bishop Nancy DeMauro Larry Drew Janine Fujioka
Jay Hooker George Janson Bryan Moore Lynn Spiller
Ron Ward Stephanie Wondolleck Mark Wood
Bronze Fleet (less than 5 days)
Greg Arkus Julian Barnett Jim Barton Don Becker Debbie Bennett Bruce Bingman Suzanne Brooks Heidi Brown Dan Buckstaff Richard Calabrese Rex Cameron John Carapiet David Carrel Quentin Carrel John Cashman J.B. Cianciarulo Lynda Corrado Bill Cosgrove Carol Cosgrove Colleen Coyle Jeff Cusack Robbie Dean Mark Dowdy Jeff Draney
Joy Dunnigan Conor Elliott Kyle Elliott Steve Fentress Justine Foox Sharlene Foox Bruce Golison Margo Golison Mike Gross Brent Harrill Kevin Hawkins John Hess Carol Holder Jeff Holder Heather Hostetier Torben Hoy Glenn Isaacson Camile Jampolsky Don Jesberg Joy Kassberg Will Kassberg Bryan Kemnitzer Byron Kilgore Tad Lacey
Ben Landon Danielle Lawson Jay Lawton Pat Lowther Tina Lundh Jib Martens Joe Mason Steve Mason Katie Maxim Anne McCormack Skip McCormack Jody McCormack Meredith McGuire Tod Moody Michael Moradzadeh Justine O’Connor Greg Owen Craig Page Scott Peters Linda Ratterman Stu Reilly Matt Richter Darren Rogers E.J. Rowland
Leslie Ruhland Alison Russell John Sanford David Santori James Scadden John Scarborough Bartz Schneider Marshall Schneider Sammyl Shea Doug Sloan Randy Smith Keri Spiller Nick Storm Taran Teague Ross Tibbits Stephen Washburn David Wiard Julie Wiard Don Wieneke Julie Zanze Serge Zavarin
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Race News
race@sfyc.org Michelle Farabaugh / Forrest Gay
Round The (Other) Island Race
proceeded toward Alcatraz. The winds held going to Southhampton, and the tail end of the ebb carried our heroes home. Some boats decided to drop out early in the race. But the boats who decided to hang in there all finished within an hour of each other before the time limit of 16:30.
By Jay Hooker, PRO
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his is a race that dates back to 1953. Our beautiful plaque (depicting an etching of the course) was donated by Leonard Delmas and is on display at The Club. Historically, The Round The Island Race encompasses starting at Belvedere Cove, taking Treasure Island to port, Southhampton Platform to port, and on to the finish line off of the Corinthian Yacht Club. However, due to the dismantling of the cantilever section of the Bay Bridge, or if there are light winds, it was decided to have the option (course 2) of taking Alcatraz to port rather than Treasure Island. Since the powers to be (ie The U.S. Coast Guard) had given our fleet of 22 boats
Our race heros are as follows: SPINNAKER DIVISION: First: Craig Page Second: Hank Easom Third: Laurence Pulgram
Wuda Shuda Yucca Magic
Photo by Multono Hadisuryo
NON-SPINNAKER DIVISION: First: Steve Rogers and Bob Sellers Spirit Second: Glenn Isaacson Q Third: Jib Martens Freedom The overall winner of the Round The Island perpetual trophy was Craig Page on Wuda Shuda. Great job Craig. We had an absolutely sterling crew on both Victory and Golden Retriever, a combination of old hands and new blood. The crew on Victory was S/C John Scarborough (guru), John Sanford (driver), Soren Hoy (guns), Shawn Davies and Janine Fujioka (recorders), and Torben Hoy (assistant to the PRO). On Golden Retriever was Jerry Eaton (driver) and Al MacLeod (anchor puller a thankless job). On land, Lisa Turner was scorer. Nancy DeMauro provided some very slick trophies, and Larry Drew was in charge of protests (a very lonely job since there never are any). I trust this gives you an idea on how many people it takes to run a race. Weather permitting, we look forward to seeing you racers next year for this very historic event.
Craig Page, Commodore Bill Melbostad, and Jay Hooker permission to proceed under the cantilever section, the only reason to alter history and take course 2 would be if the winds were too light. As our Race Committee set out to the starting line, we were aware that the winds were hovering around 4 knots, barely enough for a start. However, with the insistence of guru S/C John Scarborough, we decided to start the race on time, but to use the short course (first time in history). Off the racers slowly went, in a light ebb, with two over earlies. As they proceeded southward, the ebb made it look like the racers would be headed out the Golden Gate Bridge (not a mark of the course). To add to the excitement. we realized that a freighter was headed out to The Gate. At this point, Victory left her station and headed out to The Gate to make sure none of our racers were in trouble. Luckily, the westerly filled in, the freighter (alerted by chase boat driver, Jerry Eaton) avoided all racers, and our fleet
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2014 SFYC Fall Classic Regatta
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n October 11 and 12 the IODs, Knarrs, Alerions, Birds, Bears, and Folkboats all enjoyed some beautiful sailing on Knox. It was a busy weekend on The Bay with frequent fly-overs by various aircraft for Fleet Week. The competitors fought a strong flood in light to medium breeze to get in three races over the two days. On Sunday a long postponement due to zero wind only left time for one good race. Congratulations to Knud Wibroe for winning two out of the three races and thus winning the Knarr fleet. Chris Herrmann won the Folkboats, Jock MacLean won the Birds, Robert Sellers won the Alerions, and Rich and Mark Pierce were 2nd in the IODs. What a great showing by SFYC racers!
Outside Regatta Winners We would like to thank and acknowledge our members who raced under The SFYC Burgee this year, and offer a special congratulations to those who finished first in class. FIRST IN CLASS Commodore Bill Melbostad Commodore Bill Melbostad Laurence Pulgram Commodore Bill Melbostad Bill Moore Bill Moore Brent Crawford Charles Froeb Charles Pick Charles Rixford Chris & Phil Perkins Chris & Phil Perkins Chris Kostanecki David James Doug Wilhelm Glenn Isaacson Glenn Isaacson Hank Easom Hank Easom Hank Easom Hank Easom Hank Easom Hank Easom
JR JR Magic JR Shenanigans Shenanigans Fifty/Fifty Kaos vs Control Elusive Widgeon Three Boys and A Girl Three Boys and A Girl Jennifer Leda Wilco Q Q Yucca Yucca Yucca Yucca Yucca Yucca
James Bradford Jib Martens Jim Cunningham w/Jeff Madrigali Jock MacLean & Hugh Harris John Kilroy Knud Wibroe Larry Drew Nick Gibbens Rich & Mark Pearce Rich & Mark Pearce Richard Ehrenkrook Richard Ehrenkrook Ryan Simmons Ryan Simmons Ryle Radke Scooter Simmons Scott Easom Tim Ryan Tom Bauch w/Alan Seelenfreund Trig Liljestrand
Bright Hour Freedom USA 1404 Oriole Samba Pa Ti Snaps III Wintersmoon Shenanigans Bolero Fjear Can o'Woopass Can o'Woopass Blackhawk Blackhawk Friday Harbor Blackhawk Eight Ball Pain Killer Ganesha Ragtime
7 Knots to Heaven Etchells Master Blaster (tie) Etchells Master Blaster (tie) YRA 2nd Half Opener CYC Friday Night Racing GGYC Seaweed Soup Regatta GGYC Seaweed Soup Regatta Delta Ditch Run YRA 2nd half Opener Woodies Invitational StFYC Spring One Design Woodies Invitational RYC Big Daddy Regatta CYC Friday Night Racing StFYC Spring One Design Corinthian Midwinter Regatta CYC Friday Night Racing Corinthian Midwinter Regatta Delta Ditch Run GGYC Seaweed Soup Regatta Jazz Cup Jessica Cup Rob Moore Memorial Regatta, 1st overall OYRA fully crewed Farallones SSS Farallones Race Etchells National Championships Bird Boat Season Champion Audi Melges 20 World Championship WBRA #2 Corinthian Midwinter Regatta Corinthian Midwinter Regatta Corinthian Midwinter Regatta IOD Season Champion Corinthian Midwinter Regatta SSS Round the Rocks Phyllis Kleinman Swiftsure Regatta StFYC Spring One Design SSS Farallones Race J/Fest GGYC Seaweed Soup Regatta Corinthian Midwinter Regatta CYC Club Championship BYC Midwinters Winners Race
HONORABLE MENTIONS Jonathan and Phil Perkins, 2nd in the IKC Worlds Matt Sessions and Jack Barton, 4th in the Vanguard 15 Nationals Mark Dowdy, 4th in class and 7th overall in the Pacific Cup
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Commodores Ball
Photos by Jeffrey Stein
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HANK EASOM
THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB 2014 YACHTSMAN OF THE YEAR By V/C Suzie Moore
Hank with his kids, Kent (with partner LJ) and Jan (with husband Joe) celebrating Yucca’s 75th birthday. photo by Leslie Richter
he SFYC is pleased to announce that Hank Easom is the 2014 Yachtsman of the Year, based on his continued exceptional level of Corinthian yachting and his outstanding service to The San Francisco Yacht Club. This is the second time Hank has been selected as Yachtsman of the Year, and it is well deserved. With over 45 years actively racing under The SFYC burgee, as well has his continued dedication to the Harbor Committee, we are pleased to recognize him once again. Hank began sailing in Belvedere Cove and “hanging around” The SFYC at the age of seven and quickly developed a passion not just for sailing, but for boats in general. His first boat, a Moon boat, was named Rowdy after his dog. At that time, The SFYC
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had an adults-only program. In the summer of 1942 Hank’s mother, Davida, wrote to The SFYC requesting that Hank and his older brother Bruce be allowed to join The Club. A few days later, Hank and his brother were approached by Cappie Robinson as they were launching their boat at The Club. It was an unpleasant encounter as Cappie insisted that they stop what they were doing since the hoist was for use by adult members only. Later that evening, there was an exchange between Hank’s father Harry and Cappie. Within one week of sending her request to The SFYC on behalf of her sons, the request was withdrawn – SFYC just wasn’t ready for eager youth sailors at this point in time – and Hank started sailing out of the Corinthian Yacht Club. By age 13, Hank had begun his legendary journey in boat building, repair and restoration. Becoming
By age 13, Hank had begun his legendary journey in boat building, repair and restoration.
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disillusioned with his gardening chores at home, he asked his parents for the day off – “I’m going to get a job.” He took off in Rowdy and sailed to the Clipper Yacht Company in Sausalito. Hank said to Cliff Pederson and Shirley Morgan, “If you give me a job, I’ll buy a Clipper kit (a 20-foot plywood boat designed by Myron Spaulding) from you.” So Hank began creosoting piles, cleaning up and doing “kid work.” Too young to drive, Hank would commute from Belvedere Cove to Sausalito by sailboat regardless of the conditions. He eventually did buy the Clipper kit and assembled it at Clipper Yacht Company. He soon began racing this boat against his mentor Myron Spaulding. Once out of high school, Hank found that working on boats was more than just a job. In 1955, after completing two years of service in the United States Coast Guard, he started Easom Boat Works and began building boats. The first model was the Dasher, a 32-foot vessel built to race. Hank built four of these including the Serenade, which he raced successfully for three years. Hank continued to build and repair boats at Easom Boat Works until he closed the business in 1988 when new environmental regulations became challenging. (continued on page 16)
Photo by Oleg Harencar
Photos from Hank’s archives sailing his Moon boat Rowdy.
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Photo by Leslie Richter
2014 GGYC Midwinters - Hank and many of his regular crew, Peter Schoen, Dave Gruver, Emmet Yaezell, Hans List, Charlie Mohn, and Laurence Pugram
The Yucca Years Hank purchased his signature boat, Yucca, approximately 50 years ago. He first saw the 1937 8-Meter on a foggy morning anchored off Newport Harbor Yacht Club while he was preparing to purchase a Cal 40. He was immediately drawn to the boat with its beautiful lines and high level of workmanship. No expense had been spared when it was built at an original cost of $40,000. Hank conferred with Myron Spaulding and bought the boat the next day. However, as Hank sailed the boat home with Jerry Rumsey, Charlie Weaver, and Aldo Alessio, he found it didn’t actually sail very well. After further consultation with Spaulding, Hank added 800 pounds of ballast, replacing the ballast cut out when the engine was installed. According to Hank, Yucca has been sailing fine ever since as is evident with the ever-expanding list of race wins. In the mid-to-late 60s, Hank did extensive work on Yucca to repair damages from an unfortunate incident at a fuel dock when gas fumes caused an explosion that tore apart the deck down the port side, sheared every deck beam through the genoa track and shattered every deck board. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured, but the boat required significant repairs. Hank asked Spaulding for design assistance, but was told that he should do it himself, which he did, leading to the current cabin-top design. Over the years Hank has continually maintained and upgraded Yucca and can frequently be seen at his dock power washing, varnishing, and ensuring that everything is in tip-top shape.
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Hank’s love of sailing doesn’t just apply to racing – he can frequently be seen day sailing on the Bay with friends.
San Francisco Bay Etchells Fleet 12 In the 1970s, when Yucca was no longer competitive under the new IOR rules, Hank brought the first Etchells 22 to San Francisco Bay. He predicted that the one-design keelboat would be popular with local skippers and, sure enough the fleet soon included 15 boats sailed by some of the top Bay sailors including Jeff Madrigali, John Bertrand, and John Kostecki. The class swelled to over 20 boats for the 1980 qualifying series for the StFYC-hosted world championship. Since then, Hank has owned three different Etchells, starting with Wildfire and his last boat Final Final. With his longtime friend Charlie Mohn in the middle, Hank was a frequent podium finisher and won the local Fleet 12 championship in 1986. In 1989, The SFYC recognized Hank’s efforts in establishing the San Francisco Etchells fleet by sponsoring the Easom Founder’s trophy and regatta. This event is still a standard event on our regatta schedule each year and in 2011, at the age of 77, he enjoyed skippering Laurence Pulgram’s Magic (along with Laurence and Etchells guru Bill Barton) to win the Fleet 12 season championship. Although he’s no longer sailing in the fleet, his vision for the Etchells is still going strong as The SFYC and Fleet 12 start planning to host the 2016 Etchells North American Championship and the 2017 Etchells World Championship.
When others are racing against Hank and are curious what the course is, the response on many occasions has been, “Just follow Hank!” And when not sailing Yucca, Hank can often be found calling tactics and providing local knowledge on other people’s boats, some of them quite notable; Kealoha, Genuine Risk, Kokopelli, Morpheus, and Adele (2013 America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta). Age hasn’t slowed either Hank or Yucca down much. In 2011, Hank was recognized as the first skipper to compete in 50 Corinthian Yacht Club Mid-Winter Regattas. And in 2014 Hank and Yucca continued their winning ways with 1st in Class in the Corinthian Midwinter Series, Delta Ditch Run, Jazz Cup, Jessica Cup, Golden Gate Midwinters, and the best overall performance (120 boats) in the 2014 Robgatta. Hank’s love of sailing
doesn’t just apply to racing – he can frequently be seen day sailing on the Bay with friends.
Harbor Committee Hank has served on the Harbor Committee for decades. His institutional knowledge of our breakwater, dredging projects, docks and slips is extensive. He is also very dedicated to ensuring fair and consistent application of the Harbor Rules. His commitment to this very valuable function of our Club is well known and highly respected. Hank embodies all that is good in sailing. May we be blessed with many more years of your Corinthian spirited racing, seamanship and service that define the principles of our Club!
An Ongoing Legacy of Racing and Seamanship Hank has been racing for nearly 70 years and even a quick look at the results shows that he ‘places’ at least 90% of the time. At age 11 he received his first trophy – 3rd place – and it remains one of his favorites since it was his first and it involved racing against adults (there was no junior program back in those days). He has won in every class that he has raced including the Moon, Clipper, Dasher, and Etchells one-design classes and in IOR and PHRF handicap racing on Yucca. In 1972 he competed in the Olympic Trials in the 29-foot Dragon class, coming in second behind Don Cohan who earned a Bronze medal in the 1972 Games.
Hank Easom, Bill Barton and Laurence Pulgram won the 2011 Resin Regatta by one point.
Photo by Leslie Richter
Note: Filmmaker Oleg Harencar, Film Producer and Music Composer Don Zimmer and Graphic Designer Kat Lusher are in final stages of work on a documentary on Hank Easom’s life on San Francisco Bay that will be the second in the Life On the Water Film Series. This Series is dedicated to preserving the stories of extraordinary individuals whose lives are deeply connected to water. The trailer of the documentary featuring Hank was aired during the 2014 Annual Meeting on December 6, 2014. For those not available to attend, the link to this trailer is available at http://lifeonthewater.us. Stay tuned for a link in the Bulletin to the documentary on Hank when it is completed.
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Land Cruise S/C Ken and P/P Carol Jesmore – 1957 Thunderbird Mac and Becky Cranford – 1948 Ford Pickup
Photos by Barbara Loy
S/C Wendy Miller – 1965 Porsche
Bob Birk and Joanie Cook – Bentley Continental
Mel and Gig Owen – 1956 Bentley S1
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Frank and P/P Melissa Tulp Jamie Denton and Paige Brooks
Happy Halloween
Thank you and Goodbye.
Lauren and Ryan Berger
Photo by Judith Croll
Laurence Bekins
Past Commodore
Chris, Everett and Megan Heller with Sarah, Hana, Mina and Todd Faulkner Photos by P/P Melissa Tulp
Cynthia Berheim and friends
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Harbor
Charles Froeb / cgfroeb@me.com S/C Jim Robinson / james_w_robinson@ml.com
Photo by S/C Jim Robinson
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eason’s Greetings from the Harbor Committee. We wanted to share progress on a couple of items here at yearend. The Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rack that is installed at the South End of the Harbor, between the Youth and rowing docks has been a big success with the membership. We have filled up the two racks we have and would like to extend an invitation for members to apply for a waiting list. If we can build sufficient demand, we will build a new rack to accommodate as many members as possible. The SUP rate is $17.50/ month. Please put your name in with Kevin Tentis, our Harbormaster at Harbor@sfyc.org if you are interested in the SUP wait list. We like to say there are three ways to get into the Harbor 1) Harbor wait list 2) Partner with a slip holder 3) Racing Exemption. Year end is a good time to check your status on the waiting list. It can be found on the website at sfyc.org or posted in the Clubhouse. If you have any questions about your status on the wait list, please ask Kevin or a member of the Harbor Committee. If you are in the top thirty, you should be prepared to be offered a slip within the next twelve months. The list is moving more quickly than in years past and we often find people are not ready to accept a slip when their name finally comes up. When offered a slip, you have two choices: 1) Accept the slip assignment and put a boat in it within six months of acceptance or 2) Take a one-time deferral. You will not be offered a slip for a minimum of six months after taking a deferral. When offered a second time you must accept or be dropped from the list. Partnerships are a good way to access the Harbor. If you see someone’s name coming up on the list or ever thought about joining someone’s race program, you should approach that member about a partnership. All owners must be equal owners, all names listed on registration (DMV or Coast Guard), partnership agreement on file with the Harbormaster, and proper insurance maintained on the vessel. Finally, please congratulate David Cobb on assuming leadership of the 2015 Harbor Committee. 2014 members include: S/C Jim Robinson (co-chair), Charles Froeb (co-chair), Hank Easom, Matt Frymier, Christopher Lacey, R/C Ed Lynch, and Steve Stroub.
HARBOR TENANTS: WINTER IS COMING!! That means Storms and winds are right around the Corner… So remember to check: • • • •
Your lines for chaffing Your shackles for rust and wear Make sure your fenders are tied and placed properly Most of all check your Jib sheets and sails to make sure they are secure. This is the most dangerous oversight your SFYC harbor staff has to deal with in storms. When the Jib sheets get loose, they cause damage to boats, docks and are life threating to staff and members that try to secure them in already dangerous conditions.
Charles Froeb & S/C Jim Robinson, Harbor Co-chairs
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Kevin Tentis, Facilities/Harbor Master 415 435 4202 (Office) 415 439 3534 (Cell) harbor@sfyc.org
Youth Sailing
youth@sfyc.org Justine O’Connor, Youth Sailing Director
SFYC YOUTH RACE TEAM RESULTS NORCAL #1 @ SAUSALITO YACHT CLUB (OCTOBER 04) Gold Fleet (46 CFJs) 2nd The Branson School, 4th Redwood High School, 7th Redwood High School, 9th Redwood High School, 21st Redwood High School, 34th Marin Academy Silver Fleet (33 CFJs) 5th Redwood High School, 21st Redwood High School PCISA #1 SEA OTTER REGATTA @ MONTEREY PENINSULA YACHT CLUB (OCTOBER 11-12) Gold Fleet (32 CFJs) 7th The Branson School, 12th Redwood High School, 24th Redwood High School, 30th Marin Academy Silver Fleet (31 CFJs) 12th Redwood High School Beautiful fall day with the Opti’s
NORCAL #2 @ ENCINAL YACHT CLUB (OCTOBER 18) Gold Fleet (34 CFJs) 1st Redwood High School, 8th The Branson School, 24th Redwood High School, 32nd Marin Academy Silver Fleet (35 CFJs) 10th Redwood High School, 19th Redwood High School, 22nd Redwood High School FALL DINGHY REGATTA @ ST FRANCIS YACHT CLUB (OCTOBER 2526) C420 (15 boats) 7th (Nick Marwell/Coco Dana), 10th (Will Martens/Nobel Reynoso) Finn (4 boats) 2nd Michael Brandon Laser Radial (6 boats) 1st Jack Barton Laser Standard (16 boats) 8th Parker Dittmore, 10th Berky Sutton
photo by Shana Rohde-Lynch
Entertainment Committee Update
W
e hope you had a Ball this year too! We were proud to host the following events for SFYC: Taste & Twirl* + Father-Daughter Dance + Pirate Party*/Calypso Band + Opening Day Band + Memorial Day Band + July 4th Cook-Out/Band + SFYC Commemorative Poster/Summer Receptions* + 60’s Labor Day Endless Summer Surf Party + Neptune’s Palace Commodore’s Ball Photo by Commodore Bill Melbostad
* Thanks also to Mary McGerity for hosting the Apérol, Appleton Rum, Bulldog Gin, and Skyy Vodka! Cheers, Frances Barbour, Kimberly Barkow, Mimi Blakeslee, Stephanie Cannell, P/P Christina Decker, Leslie Ruhland, and Shawn Wideman
Warm winter wishes: members cool off & frolic at the Labor Day Surf Party!
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Auxiliary News
Marily Rimmer, SFYC Auxiliary President, 2014 marily.rimmer@gmail.com
Sailing into the Holiday Season!
Auxiliary Past Presidents Honor Jane Watts
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he clocks have been set back, the sky is getting darker sooner and you can feel the chill in the air, these are real signs the seasons are changing. The Auxiliary’s 60th Annual Meeting took place in November. We celebrated the Yachtswoman of the Year awarded to Anne McCormack and the Nancy Rogers Race Grant awarded to Vicki Sodaro. We also announced that three very special ladies left the Board this year: Tinsley Hutson-Wiley,
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en Past SFYC Auxiliary Presidents and present Auxiliary President Marily Rimmer recently gathered in the Commodores’ Room for a goodbye luncheon in honor of Past SFYC Auxiliary President Jane Watts who is moving back to Jacksonville, Florida where she grew up and still has friends and family.
Photo by Multono Hadisuryo
(left) Steve Mason, Anne McCormack and Tina Lundh (below) V/C Suzie Moore with Vicki Sodaro
Photos by Ellen Hoke
Cynthia Bernheim and Robin Reynolds. We will miss the enthusiasm and expertise you all have shared. A big thank you to the Annual Meeting co-chairs, P/P Elizabeth Merrill, Robin Reynolds and Julie Zanze for seeing to all Fall Harvest details. December is now upon us. Come to The Club and enjoy the Spirit of the Season. Just a quick reminder to join us for our last events...
Front row: Ann Welch, Jane Watts, Cissy Kirrane. Back row: Helen Reilly, Noelle Kamanski, Joan Harter, Elizabeth Merrill, Illene Medovich, Carol Jesmore, Mimi Cornelius, and present Auxiliary President Marily Rimmer.
As 2014 draws to a close, I would like to thank you all for this unbelievable year and for the honor to serve as your Auxiliary President. The Auxiliary Board joins me in wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Season and a New Year full of Peace and Happiness. Marily
photo by P/P Melissa Tulp
Get Lit Thursday December 11 Come have lots of fun and celebrate the lighting of the harbor. There will be prizes for the best decorated boats...hope it will be yours! A Nutcracker Holiday Gala Friday December 12 Back on our schedule this year, the Auxiliary is planning a very special evening of dinner and dancing for the member's. There will be many special surprises so don't miss this magical night. Jennet Nazzal winner of the Saks shopping spree day
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Auxiliary Potluck Luncheon & Planning Session The 2015 Auxiliary Board invites every Auxiliary member to the traditional Board Meeting and Potluck Lunch Thursday, January 15, 2015 In the Cove House 9:45 a.m. Hospitality 10:00 a.m. Board Meeting Potluck Luncheon to Follow
S/C Ken Frost Set World Record at FINA Masters World Championships
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ontreal, Canada, August 4 – Swimming in the 70-74 age group, S/C Kenneth Frost swam a 1:23.65 in the 100 breast, smashing David Gildea’s world record of 1:24.12 set last year. The 70-year-old holds the world record in the 65-69 age group with a 1:18.11.
R.S.V.P. Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org PLEASE BRING A LUNCHEON TYPE DISH TO SHARE!
Holiday Gala
A Nutcraker Christmas at The San Francisco Yacht Club
Friday, December 12, 2014 Hosted Champagne Reception 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner with Wine 7:00 p.m. DJ Celeste Lear 8:00 p.m. - Midnight R.S.V.P. to Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org Members only Festive Attire Co-chairs Jolynn Hardiman, Emily Heller & Elizabeth Merrill All prices subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax Cancellation policy in effect
S/C Tad Lacey ad learned to sail on Lake Tahoe and joined The Club in 1968 as a Junior Member. His parents supported his passion for sailing and bought him a Rhodes 19 because they were worried about him sailing boats that were too small for the San Francisco Bay. Tad started racing for The SFYC in Rhodes 19 in SYRA. In 1974 the Rhodes 19 Nationals were held at SFYC. Tad and fellow SFYC Junior Sailors Don Jesberg and David Walker won the regatta. This was the first of a number of championship regattas for Tad. He has sailed in about thirty SF Cups and is the only person to have sailed in five separate decades of The SF Cup. Tad has won and lost in every position in a boat, including skipper. Also in 1974, S/C Jake Wosser invited Tad to race in The Perpetual Cup on Bohemia against SDYC in Kingfish. Tad feels fortunate to have raced actively with Jake in the 1970’s on Dave Allen’s’ boat IMP, The Admirals Cup in England, and in the SORC. David Allen put Tad on the SFYC Membership Committee when Tad was twenty-six years old. There has not been a year since that Tad has not been on a SFYC committee or served on The Board. He was Commodore in 2013. When asked why members should get involved in The Club Tad responded, “The main stay of The Club is participation. Quite simply, you get out of it what you put into it. One starts by telling one of the committee chairs that you would like to join the committee. People who do a good job on a committee are recognized and are usually the ones who are put forward on The Board.”
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Cruising News
Lisa Klairmont / lisa@klairmont.com Harold Kleiderman / hkleiderman@gmail.com
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lthough we did not have enough sign-ups for a Club cruise to Half Moon Bay this year, our friends Port Captain Rich and Shawn Wideman and the Myron and Marina Eisenzimmer created their own mini-cruise, described by Marina as follows: PUMPKIN DAYS AT HALF MOON BAY
Photo by Marina Eisenzimmer
By Marina Eisenzimmer S/V Mykonos Marina and Myron Eisenzimmer sailed Mykonos to Half Moon Bay’s Pillar Point for a delightful week-end with Rich and Shawn Wideman. Their October 17 departure for Mexico was the latest time in the year they had ever cruised the area. But found the weather outstanding; warm and no fog anywhere. The boats had never before been escorted south by so many whales prancing in the air showing off. The Myron Eisenzimmer and Shawn Wideman
couples’ Friday night dinner was at Mezzaluna, an old favorite not far from the harbor. Saturday they woke to warm sunshine and set off to explore Princeton by the Sea. As Shawn and Marina walked the empty streets they came across a sign advertising wine tasting, and so they did at Trojak-Knier. The wines were quite good but expensive. However, Shawn did purchase a chardonnay. The other "samplers" brought their dogs in. One cute pooch dressed in an orange Giants sweater was named Buster Posey. Turns out the Giants donate money to help people adopt animals, hence the name. Saturday night all the streets and restaurants were packed no one seemed to be downtown for the Pumpkin Festival. Our travelers selected a new restaurant for dinner, called Flavor and they finished of the evening watching a spectacular sunset. Sunday two couples sailed back to SFYC feeling relaxed and warm, having spent pumpkin days at Half Moon Bay. That wraps up the SFYC Cruising for 2014. Look in future editions of the Bulletin and Bow Wave for news of the Cruising Program for 2015. Lisa Klairmont & Harold Kleiderman Cruise Committee Co-chairs
Membership
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he San Francisco Yacht Club continues our tradition of honoring long-term Club Members with the silver 25 Year Pin and the Golden 50 Year Pin. Pins will be presented to them at the Annual Meeting in December 2014 recognizing their loyalty and all they have done to keep our heritage and traditions alive. Over half of The SFYC Regular Members have been with The Club for over a quarter of a century and close to 100 have been with The Club for over half a century.
Members who have reached 50 year status in 2014
Our “Golden” Members
Benjamin Ballard Leighton Hills
Donald Bekins S/C Jerry Leth
Patricia Duggan Steve Taft
Sandra Fisher Sheila VanPelt
Members who have reached 25 year status in 2014
Our “Silver” Members
Patrick Adams Dora Fleming Gary Pinkston John Sutak
Martin Cannon Nancy Kuhn Willis Polite Nicholas Sutton
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Phillip Cassou Justin Leitstein Stephen Pulford David Yoffie
Robert Falltrick Justin McCarthy Laurence Pulgram
Welcome New Members
Bill Wallace, Membership Committee flcloud@comcast.net
The SFYC welcomes Jamie Kristina Denton as a Regular member. Jamie lives in Sausalito and is a Health Systems Specialist with a diabetes care company headquartered in New Jersey. She discovered her love for sailing in 2006, crewing on a Catalina 30 in the Friday Night series. She has subsequently participated in various YRA events, Big Boat Series, NOOD Regatta and the Banderas Bay Regatta. She continues to be a regular crew member in the CYC Friday Night Series. Jamie looks forward to participating in the Thursday Night Women’s Sailing and the Leukemia Cup. She is proposed by Bartz Schneider and seconded by David James. The SFYC welcomes Paul “Dino” Dinovitz as a Regular member. Dino is Executive Director of the Hearst Foundations Grantmaking in San Francisco. Previously, he led a number of Hearst Corporation Television stations throughout the United States. He and his wife Cathy live in Belvedere and have two grown children. Dino’s boating experience began when he was in his early 20’s in Kansas City where he was an avid water skier. He relocated to the Bay Area 14 years ago where he began sailing regularly on SFYC members’ boats. He looks forward to spending more time on yacht club activities and sailing. Dino is proposed by R/C Ed Lynch and seconded by Stu Reilly.
The SFYC welcomes Andrew Frankl as a Regular member. He and his wife Suzie live in Belvedere and have five grown children. Andrew is an accomplished and well-known automotive journalist, writer and Formula One expert. He authored Frankly Frankl, Life, Love, Luck and Automobiles, a work that reads like fantasy, but is all true. Andrew has a lifetime interest in yachting, specifically crewing on sailboats. He was on the rowing team at University in London and regularly sailed small boats and dinghies. He continues to show an avid interest in yachting of all types and looks forward to participating at The SFYC. Andrew is proposed by S/C Ken Jesmore and seconded by Mel Owen.
The SFYC welcomes Arthur Alden Leeper as a Regular member. Arthur is owner Arthur Leeper Asian Art in San Francisco. He and his wife Cynthia live in Belvedere and have two grown children. Arthur grew up in Oregon where he and his brother built two catamarans which they sailed on local lakes. After college he moved to Berkeley where he actively crewed on local sailboats. He moved to Seattle and restored a ChrisCraft runabout and raced a Santana on Lake Washington. He sailed regularly with friends on Puget Sound and British Columbia. In 1992, the family moved to the Belvedere Lagoon. Both of his sons excelled in The SFYC Youth Sailing Program, in part due to their extensive fleet which included an FJ, Lido, Laser and El Toro. Arthur is proposed by S/C Ray Lynch and seconded by Jerry Butler.
Photos by Bill Wallace
The SFYC welcomes John-Paul Momsen as a Regular member. John-Paul is Senior Managing Director of a real estate private equity firm in San Francisco. He and his wife Courtney live in Belvedere with their three children, Hannah 10, Jonah 8 and Cameron 6. John-Paul held a family membership at the Harbor Island Yacht Club and regularly sailed in the San Diego area while in high school. After getting married, he and wife located in New York where both earned sailing certificates from the Manhattan Sailing School. They look forward to passing their love of sailing on to their children – all of whom plan to participate in The SFYC Youth Sailing Program. John-Paul is proposed by Chris Kostanecki and seconded by Mike Canady.
The SFYC welcomes Paul Stephens as a Regular member. Paul is Chairman and Partner of Stephens Investment Management, San Francisco. He and his wife Elle live in Tiburon They have two grown children. Paul is a Bay Area native, attending high school in San Mateo and earning his BS and MBA from UC Berkeley. He crewed extensively with the Knarr fleet on two different boats. He participated in the Wednesday Night Series on The City Front as well as weekend races on the Olympic Circle. He regularly sails with friends on The Bay and particularly enjoyed spectator boat activity during the America’s Cup in 2013. He has many friends in The SFYC and looks forward to participating in Club activities and sailing. Paul is proposed by Dunbar Hoskins and seconded by Jeffery Stein. DECEMBER 2014 THE BULLETIN • www.sfyc.org • 25
On The Horizon Evelyne Swinscoe-Byer / evelyne@sfyc.org
THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB
Club Holiday Hours Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24 Club open for regular a-la-carte lunch: Club closes at 3:00 p.m. Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25 Club Closed Friday, December 26 Club Closed New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, December 31 Regular a-la-carte lunch and Casual New Year’s Eve Dinner 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1 Club Closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday January 2, 3 & 4, 2015 Club Open January 5 – 8, 2015 Club Closed for Maintenance & Repairs Friday, January 9, 2015: Club Open for regular business with no further closures in January 2015
Happy Holidays!
Saturday, January 24, 2015 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 28, 2015 6 p.m.
! ll b t A cra ea e an th c u yo
Famous Sweet Dungeness Crab Feast The San Francisco Yacht Club’s
Clam Chowder and Caesar Salad
Mounds of Fresh Sweet Dungeness Crab with warm San Francisco Sourdough Bread and Hot Drawn Butter Fruit Cobbler A La Mode $53.00 Adults $26.50 Children 6-12 Children under 6 free
For reservations, contact the Front Office 435-9133, ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org All prices subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax. Cancellation policy in effect.
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GET LIT Thursday, December 11, 2014 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the Lighting of the harbor! Win prizes for the best boat holiday décor! Holiday Sweets and Appetizers (No-Host Bar)
Maureen A. McDonough-Roddy Founder, Red Dress Racing SFYC Speakers Series
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 6:30 p.m.
M
aureen McDonoughRoddy, known as Moe, is a world-class sailor, mother and cardiac surgical nurse who launched the Red Dress Racing Campaign to raise awareness about cardiac disease and inspire women to take control of their lives and their health. In 2005, they became the first all women's team to complete the Bermuda One Two, a grueling off shore race in which McDonoughRoddy raced solo from Newport, RI
to Bermuda, then back to Newport with her racing partner Katie Ambach in the doublehanded leg. McDonough-Roddy continues to strive to enlighten and empower women to make changes in their lives to improve their health, learn about the risks of heart disease, to take the word impossible out of their vocabularies and to dream big. For more information on McDonough-Roddy and Red Dress Racing, please visit www.reddressracing.com.
Please R.S.V.P. to The SFYC Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org The event is free for Members and their guests.
SFYC Speakers Series
Nick Voulgaris III Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon Wednesday, December 17, 2014 6:30 p.m.
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ick Voulgaris III is an entrepreneur, writer, and avid sailor and is passionate about yacht restoration. He has owned and restored dozens of boats. Nick will share his experience restoring a vintage Hinckley Bermuda 40 yawl, and how that led to writing a book on this famous shipbuilder, published by Rizzoli International. Nick will give the audience an insider’s view to the history of Hinkley Yachts with a 45 minute lecture, slide show; with book signing to follow. His love for restoration and preservation spans into other areas as well, including the recent purchase and revitalization of Kerber’s Farm; a historic farm and market on Long Island’s North Shore (www.kerbersfarm.com).
Please RSVP to The SFYC Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org The event is free for Members and their guests.
Fellow Capricorns Please join us for the
ANNUAL CAPRICORN LUNCH Sunday, December 28, 2014 • 12 p.m.
20% Off
A Casual New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Club
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014 SERVED 6 - 10 p.m. FIRST COURSE Crab Bisque SECOND COURSE Baby Lettuce Salad with Pears, Bing Cherries, Feta Cheese and a Champagne Vinaigrette MAIN COURSE Choice of: Poached Salmon with a Chive Citrus Butter Twice Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetables $41.00 Tuscan Crusted Rack of Lamb – Twice Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetables $47.00 Prime Rib of Beef – Horseradish Sauce, Twice Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetables $45.00 Steamed New England Lobster – Drawn Butter, Twice Baked Potato and Seasonal Vegetables $51.00 DESSERT Cheese Cake with Fresh Berries Complimentary glass of Champagne at 9:00 p.m. when “The Ball Drops”
We’ll keep the tradition of having that birthday party we didn’t have growing up; sharing our good and bad (are there any?) traits; and of course, singing “Happy Birthday” to ourselves. New this year, several Marin County 4 H'ers are bringing their pygmy goats, from 11:15 to noon, to help us celebrate. You are welcome to attend if you ARE a Capricorn, or if you BRING a Capricorn.
Celebrate
Main courses include soup, salad and dessert All prices subject to Club Service Charge and Marin Sales Tax R.S.V.P. to Front Office 435-9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org
For reservations, contact the Front Office 435 9133 ext. 10 office@sfyc.org or for your convenience go to www.sfyc.org Watch the Ball Drop in Times Square on the Big Screen at 9:00 p.m.
The SFYC Ship’s Store Holiday Sale Wednesday, Dec. 3rd through Wednesday, Dec. 31st, 2014
20% Off
Except for Burgee flags/stickers/ties/pins. Patches for blazers. Auxiliary items. Bird Boat scarves. Hats & Books.
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Sunday
December 2014
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Auxiliary Holiday Brunch with Santa
Auxiliary 1 Holiday Decorating Club Closed
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Ship’s Store Sale
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Ship’s Store Sale - 20% OFF
Happy Holidays!
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Ship’s Store Sale - 20% OFF
January 2015
Tuesday
Holiday Gala Dinner Dance
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Happy New Year!
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Auxiliary Light the Night
Christmas Eve Christmas Day Club Closed at 3 p.m. Club Closed
Ship’s Store Sale
Club Closed
CYC Mid-Winters Regatta #1
Ship’s Store Sale - 20% OFF
Club Closed
Monday
4
Friday
16 Speaker Series: 17 Nick Voulgaris Hinkley Yachts: Club Closed An American Icon
29
Ship’s Store Sale
4
3
Thursday
10
9
Club Closed
Club Closed
Sunday
Wednesday
Ship’s Store Sale - 20% OFF
22 Club Closed
Capricorn Lunch
Auxiliary 2 Holiday Decorating Club Closed
Club Closed
15
Ship’s Store Sale
Tuesday
10
17
CYC Mid-Winters Regatta #1
24
Crab Feed #1
31
Club Closed
WED. - FRI. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • Bar Menu: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. • Dinner: 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Friday until 10 p.m.) SAT. - SUN. Breakfast/Lunch: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • Bar Menu: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. • Dinner: 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.