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Opening Day: Once again, our PortCaptain declared the harbor to be free of ice.Once again your Commodore declared CYCto be open for the 2016 yachting season.Once again, your Commodore attended fiveOpening Day ceremonies at Marina del Rey,including three brunches in four hours onSunday, March 13. At this rate, it will be asmall miracle if my pants still fit for nextyear’s Opening Day.

On Sunday, several people who alsoattended all the ceremonies told me howmuch they liked ours. CYC was the onlyclub to include family activities during theafternoon. You will see pictures of thoseactivities in this issue of the Breeze on pages16-20.

RBOC: Staff Commodore Anne Sacksasked me to remind you about theRecreational Boaters of California. Its tagline says it all, “Protecting Your BoatingInterests Since 1968.”

RBOC is a non-profit, governmentadvocacy organization. It reviews all lawsthat affect boaters. It writes laws to benefitrecreational boaters, and opposes laws thatharm them. It insists that tax dollars takenfrom boaters are spent on boating-relatedactivities. Please look at its website,www.rboc.org to learn how RBOC ishelping to protect your boating interests.

The Survey Says: This is not theoriginal column I wrote for April. I havebeen told I should limit my articles toevents at the Club, and to avoid April-Foolstories. If you want to see my originalcolumn, send an email to me:[email protected]. At the sametime, please tell me if you want me to limitmy column to events that actually happenat the Club.

Richard F. HamlinCommodore

From theCommodore

Commodore Richard Hamlin

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EVENTS From the Commodore 2 Opening Day 16 Epicurean Dinner 20 Sportsmen’s Club 26 CYC Scuba 27 Yachting Luncheon 28 Sunset Book Club 31 Book Mates 31 SAIL Race Committee Volunteers 4 Cal Race Week 6 Match Racing 6 Sunset Series 7 Midwinters 2016 8 JUNIOR SAILING Shadden #4 Regatta 11 New Optimist Head Coach 12 Sanguinetti Regatta 13 Harken Series #1 14 Winners Circle 15 CYCWA Walk in the Park 29 On the Horizon 30

POWER FLEET Power Fleet News 24

MEMBERSHIP New Members 32 From the Manager 34 CALENDAR April/May Events 35

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Volume 52 • Number 4General ManagerMichele Underwood

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Port CaptainStephanie Weston

The Breeze is published to providemembers with announcements of,and information about, Clubactivities. Deadline for articles is thefirst day of the previous month ofthe publication date.

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Front Cover: Opening Day 2016 was a colorful celebration of spring heralded by adramatic storm the day before, resulting in a picture-perfect day to start the yachtingseason at California YC.

- S/C Martin McCarthy photo

Back Cover: Martin 242s race downwind during Southern California YachtingAssociation’s 2016 Midwinter Regatta.

- Nicole Harnett photo

Epicurean Dinner

Opening Day

Harken Series


- Mike Shocklee photo


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Our 2016 Race Committee volunteer orientationkicked off on Saturday, February 6, with 24people out for a morning of mark setting and

flag popping. Although some were old pros, there toexpand their knowledge and get a first look atCalifornia Yacht Club's new signal boat, CharlesHathaway, 16 were new members checking out thegreat opportunities at CYC.

Hopefully, those new members will join the 150-plus volunteers who made our weekend regattas a greatsuccess last year. Between the weekly Sunset andStarlight races and our weekend regattas, membersvolunteered more than 700 on-the-water and insidecommittee volunteer days last year. That is quite agroup already, but we are always looking for additionalpeople to join the team and experience CYC racing,helping to conduct the best possible regattas.

Whether you want to be a one-day volunteer, orwant to join the group that volunteers more than 10days a year, there is a spot for you. If you missed thetraining but would like to volunteer, feel free to contactLori Haythorn at [email protected] or checkout the regatta schedule on the Club’s website andcontact a regatta chair to express your interest.

Race CommitteeVolunteers

Make the Day –Actually More Than

700 Days By LORI HAYTHORN

The Charles Hathaway leaves the dock for her first regatta.

Long-time Race Committee volunteers, S/C Denny Haythorn andNorm Belcher describe anchoring techniques.

- S/C Denny Haythorn photos

This graph charts the distribution of the number of days thatvolunteers spent on the water in 2015.

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New member Kris Bock joins S/C Denny Haythorn andMichael Cooper on the mark-set boat for SCYAMidwinter Regatta.

PRO Ray Mahaffey and Fleet Captain Debbie Feinerman

Jason Schroeder, JoAnn Grimes, David Piper, Nicole Harnett,Betsy Cox, and Paula Cameron aboard the Charles Hathaway

Prospective volunteers learn about regatta management thattakes place aboard the committee boat.

- S/C Denny Haythorn photos

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Mount Gay Rum tasting and hospitality: Everyparticipating skipper will be given one of the coveted MountGay Rum red hats as part of their entry. CYC’s renownedhospitality awaits our racers once they hit the docks at the end of

each day. Saturday’s line-up includes aMount Gay Rum tasting, keg beer, andsnacks on the dock, followed by music,cash bar, and a no-host gourmet dinner($20 per ticket). On Sunday after racing,keg beer and snacks will be available onthe docks and at the hoist, followed bymusic, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and thetrophy presentation.

Ullman Sails Sprit Boat Coachingon Friday, June 3: Ullman Sails willalso return this year with an on-the-watersprit boat practice session and off-the-water social and video review at CYC.This event is free and open to J/70, J/80,and Viper 640 sprit boats participating inCal Race Week. Details on registering forthis event will be available soon.

Registration is now open! For maximum savings, registerby May 8 to take advantage of the super early bird discount.Discounted registration closes May 22, and all registrationcloses June 1.

Need more information? Check the Cal Race Week pageof CYC’s website or contact me [email protected].

Cal Race Week June 4-5Intense Competition, Trophies, Mount Gay Rum, and More!

By PAULA CAMERON, Regatta Chair

Mount Gay Rum returns as sponsor of the 18th annualCal Race Week, to be held June 4-5. PHRF and animpressive array of one-design classes are invited to

compete, including the Farr 40, J/24, J/70, J/80, J/105, J/109,Martin 242, Santana 30/30, Schock 35,Star, Tartan 101, and Viper 640. CalRace Week is a perennial highlight onmany sailors’ racing calendars.

Class and perpetual trophies tobe awarded: In addition to trophies forthe top finishers in each class, thesespecial honors will also be recognized:- Martin 242 Pacific CoastChampionship Trophy

- J/80 West Coast ChampionshipTrophy

- Charles Tanner Trophy: Firstplace boat in each PHRF class

- Fred F. Harris Trophy: Firstplace boat in each one-design class

- Jimmy Morris Trophy: First placeSchock 35

- Junior Crew Trophy: Awarded to the best scoring boat ineach class with at least one junior (<18) aboard. SeparateJunior Crew entry required.

- Thomas K. Armstrong California Challenge Trophy:Awarded to the winning yacht club team. SeparateArmstrong Challenge entry required.

will be using the Club’s Martin 242s and CFJs for the adults andjuniors, respectively. You can register via CYC’s website on theMatch Racing page. Please sign up early as space is limited.

On May 13 our Friday Night Match Racing Series starts.We will be offering racing for juniors (in CFJs) from 4 p.m. andfor adults (in Martin 242s) from 5 p.m. These evenings are freeto all members of CYC, no experience is necessary to crew. Ifyou are interested in skippering, a good knowledge of racing isrequired. With a relaxed vibe and liquid refreshments on thedock, a good time is guaranteed, whether you are crew, skipperor spectator!

After a season of coaching and racing, what better way tofinish the year than with a one-day, winner-takes-all MatchRacing Championships? This event will take place onSeptember 10 using the Club boats in a round-robin format withon-the-water umpiring. More details to follow later in the year.

If you would like more details or have any questions pleasedon’t hesitate to contact either S/C David Collins or Tim Clarkeat [email protected].

Match Racing atCalifornia Yacht Club

By TIM CLARKE

We have an exciting year of match racing lined up forour members in 2016. Kicking the year off on April24 is CYC’s first match racing clinic for both juniors

and adults. With Doug McLean coaching the clinic, this is anevent not to be missed.

Doug has a wealth of match racing knowledge and was partof Dave Perry’s winning US Match Racing Championship teamin 2015. This fun and informative day is geared towards theexperienced racer who is looking to learn more about theexciting world of match racing. There will be a combination ofon-the-water coaching and classroom theory. Your $20registration will include North U’s Match Racing Book on aUSB Flash Drive and light refreshments. The session will runfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a one-hour no-host lunch break. We

“Thanks for a GREAT regatta!

Communications, facilities,

organization, RC work on course,

and accommodations were excellent.

Beer and snacks at the hoist

afterward were brilliant.

An excellent value too.

Keep up the good work,

we will be back next year.”

– J/70 skipper, CRW 2015

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Sunset Series 2016

By DAVID PIPER andSEO KAREN STIRLING, Co-Chairs

The Sunset Series kicks off 22 weeks of great racing thismonth, with the first race scheduled for April 13. Toprepare for that first race, be sure to mark your

calendars for the Sunset Seminar on April 6. The racingdivision splits will be announced and there will be loads ofinformation about registration, trophies and racing rules.Have you ever been in a tight spot rounding the south end ofthe breakwater and wondered about right-of-way rules? Whatare the rules for overtaking boats in the channel? Find out theanswers to these questions and more. Be sure to pick up acopy of the Sailing Instructions to note any updates for 2016.

The Sunset Seminar also includes our traditional meet-and-greet session to allow skippers and crew to connect.Whether your boat needs crew, or you are a sailor looking fora ride, this is the best place to get connected to get out on thewater. The Sunset Seminar will feature complimentarybeverages, and all racers and sailors are invited to attend.

Check out the Sunset Series webpage for something new:Marina del Rey Course Chart 17. This updated chart indicates

the location of all of the fixed marks in the Santa Monica Bay,including “V” mark. Make sure your GPS is loaded with thecoordinates for each of these marks. This chart indicates themark locations, however, the Sunset Series does not use thecourse numbers listed on this chart.

Instead, courses are indicated by a flag that designates onefixed mark as the weather mark. Boats sail to the weathermark, round it to port, and head downwind to the breakwater.Taking the south entrance, boats proceed down the channel tofinish at the CYC guest dock. Should the wind begin todiminish, the Race Committee may shorten the course tofinish at either Burton Chace Park or the Coast Guard dock.The finish line will be indicated by two orange flags, one ateach end. Our signal boat, the Charles Hathaway, may belocated at either end of the finish line, and will display a blueshape or flag.

After racing each Wednesday, the California Yacht Clubhosts an enjoyable patio party for racers, family, and friends.Be sure to stop by and check the posted racing results. Abarbeque dinner is available for purchase while you enjoyconversing with fellow racers and the DJ plays backgroundmusic. After the trophy presentation, it’s time to celebrate asthe music becomes livelier. Come and enjoy outstandingracing on the Santa Monica Bay and terrific parties with the2016 Sunset Series.

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For these reasons I have been buying cash flowing apartments, for less thanthey cost to build, in emerging job growth markets.

I find the best off-market deals, negotiate a great price, get a loan, and theninvite my investment partners to buy it with me; everyone putting in less thana down payment on a house.

For more discussions about real estate investment strategies join us at theReal Estate Investor Club. We meet at CYC on the 2nd Wednesday ofevery month in the Fireside Room at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your seat here: www.ClubInAction.com

If you are interested in investing in High Performance Real Estate please contact Matt for a no obligation consultation.

Matt [email protected]

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Midwinters 2016: A Weekend of

Firsts By CHRISTINA TARANTOLA, Chair

The Club’s first regatta of the season… The first regatta for the CharlesHathaway ... First-time volunteers

… It was a weekend of firsts at the 87thAnnual Southern California YachtingAssociation Midwinters Regatta.

For what is believed to be the firsttime, SCYA let participating clubs chooseone of two weekends: February 13 and 14,or 20 and 21. CYC chose the secondweekend and hosted four classes: 75Raters, Stars, Martin 242s, and J/24s.Spreading the regatta over two weekendseven allowed for boats to compete twice,like CYC’s Curt Johnson on Avet, whowon the J/80 class in San Diego the firstweekend, and won his PHRF class thesecond weekend at Santa MonicaWindjammers Yacht Club.

On the morning of April 20, the dockand hoist area was a buzz of excitement asRace Committee volunteers prepared totake the Charles Hathaway out for her firstregatta. “It's always fun to be back out onthe water at the start of the racing season,especially with sunny and warm conditionslike we had with Midwinters,” enthusedlong-time Race Committee volunteer PaulaCameron. “The Charles Hathawayperformed like a champ! It's a bit cozierthan the Owen Churchill, but everything isnew and beautifully appointed.”

And so, under the command ofreturning PRO Ray Mahaffey, 27 raceboats set out for the scheduled three raceson Saturday and two on Sunday. New Clubmember and Martin 242 Fleet CaptainSteven Moses said, “Both days were sunnywith breezes variable, building in theafternoon to 10-12 knots for some very

tight racing. The rumor is that our Martin242 class, with 11 boats, was the largestkeelboat one-design class in the area.”

First-time volunteer Kris Bock said, “Iwas there on Race Committee to workhard and learn from the other side. S/CDenny Haythorn and Michael Coopershowed me how to set and pull anchors

Two J/24s prepare to round the weather mark - S/C Denny Haythorn photo

Race Committee volunteer S/C Denny Haythorn aboard a mark-setboat, taking a wind reading

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and take wind readings. I have sailed andraced several times before in offshore races… but seeing a regatta from a weathermark-set boat enabled a completelydifferent vantage point on the elements ofteamwork, strategy, and sails.”

“In the Martin class, Trollycar (CYC)set the standard, dominating the event with

their exceptional crew, who alternatedhelming, showing excellent boathandling, tactics and strategy by a crewthat has put in their time racingsailboats,” reported Moses.

He went on to say, “It was excitingto see a new fleet member, Jim Barberhelming Rosa (CYC), jump out and win

the first race! Denise George (CYC)and her all-woman crew blasted out ofthe blocks winning race number twohandily. After a punishing first race,Mark Sands (CYC) and crew cameback with four excellent races,including a bullet in race four, to takehome a well-deserved overall secondplace finish.”

Racing was tight in the otherclasses as well, with numerous leadchanges and some near photo finishes.The lowest score for the entire regattawent to 75 Rater Callisto, of CYC,finishing with six points for the fiveraces. In the J/24 class, Take Five,from CYC, won the class with 10points.

In the Star class, CYC’sAlejandro Bugacov and EugenioCingolani won with 10 points. Thiswas a double win for Bugacov andCingolani, as they were also awardedthe Frank Borzage MidwinterPerpetual Trophy. In “A Short Historyof the Midwinters Regatta,” RodSimenz wrote that the trophy wasdeeded in 1930. Borzage was then anaspiring film director who gainedfame with “A Farewell to Arms,”“Anna Karenina,” and “Stage DoorCanteen.” The Star class is the onlyone-design class that has sailed inevery Midwinter regatta held.

All of this is a fitting continuationof the Midwinters tradition. Simenzwrote that, in 1928, SCYA and theL.A. Junior Chamber of Commerceteamed up to sponsor the first

Crew of Sandbox, second place in Martin Fleet: MarkSands, Stine Cacavas, V/C Kellie Fennessy, and PatrickMulcahey

Eugenio and Alejandro with the Frank Borzage PerpetualTrophy awarded to the first-place Star boat with trophypresenter V/C Kellie Fennessy

Crew of Trolleycar, first place in Martin Fleet: Garrett Woodworth,trophy presenter V/C Kellie Fennessy, Peter Stazicker, S/C BillPetersen, and Alan Field

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Crew of Callisto, first place in 75 Rater Fleet: David Inglis, Kevin McNeill, Chad Naro, MikeHanna, Terrance Gallager, Arnaud Massonnat, Edan Kfir, and Paymon Sarhadi

Midwinters which was promotedas an example of the sports“paradise” that SouthernCalifornia offered in the winter.As hoped, the event attractedboats from the Great Lakes,Atlantic Coast, and the rest of thePacific Coast, including some ofthe best-known yachtsmen inAmerica. From 1930 to 1960 anapproximate total of 17,000skippers and crew took part inthe Midwinters. During the next30 years, the total number ofskipper and crew participantsgrew to an estimated 75,000 ormore.

But, also in CYC style, therewas levity and good humorthroughout the weekend. “I dobelieve I saw a spinnaker set bya sailor in a sport coat and tie ...a nice, unexpected addition to therace,” noted Bock. Just add it tothe weekend’s list of firsts.

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On the first weekend in March, the California YachtClub's Junior Sailing Team participated in the Shadden#4 regatta at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club. On the first day,

the temperature was in the low 70s and there was a steadybreeze from the northwest. CYC had a good turnout at thisregatta, with five CFJs sailing in the two-day event. InCalifornia, the year-round regatta series includes four regattasfor each different type of boat class including the CFJ ShaddenSeries, the C420 Perry Series, the 29er Hamlin Series, theLaser Ullman/Frost Series, and the Optimist Harken Series.Due to the support for the junior sailing program, we were alsoable to use our brand-new sails, complete with spinnakers, atthe event.

My crew, Gavin McJones, and I left the dock and a shorttow out of the ABYC channel took us to the race course. Thebreeze was about 6-8 knots, with regular puffs, lulls, andoscillations. While the regatta also involved a handful ofLasers and an inside-harbor course of both Lidos and Optis,the CFJ class would be starting first due to the large fleet sizeof 36 boats. A notable other change by the ABYC RaceCommittee was the switching of the pin and the CommitteeBoat, as well as the three-minute starting sequence rather thanthe usual five-minute standard. The first race began better thanwe would have hoped, with us winning the start and leadingthe fleet out on the favored tack to the left. Due to superiorboat speed and a few well-timed tacks, we were on our way towinning the race after rounding the top mark. At the gate

rounding, there was a bit of confusion due to signals fromthe Race Committee indicating a shorter race. The signals,however, were merely a warning due to a windward markcourse change made which could affect the second beat.Since we had sailed through the finish line and not continuedon (as a measure of safety) we found ourselves out of firstbut nonetheless in a top-five position, upon which we aimedto capitalize. While our opponents fought it out on the rightside of the course, we made use of the left, which handed usback the lead through a beneficial shift and saw us go on towin the race. In the next four races that day, we continuedfinishing in top-five positions, usually clawing back a fewboat positions after mistakes on the first upwind. While wehad only won one of the races that day, our conservativefinishes allowed us to finish the day in second, tied for firstplace on 17 points. It was important, then, that we sail atleast two races the next day, in order to throw out our worstrace (six races = one throw-out). The second day proved tobe the more interesting one, as we had a heated battle forfirst on our hands along with 17- to 25-knot winds. In a CFJ,a limit on wind can be set at about 25 knots, since the boatisn’t as wide as a C420 and lacks a trapeze, which improvesstability. While a few people made the decision not to go outand risk breaking something, most of the fleet still made itout for two more races. The first rain front had come andgone, and the wind remained and the sun was out – greatconditions for sailing.

CYC Juniors Participate in Shadden #4 Regatta at ABYC

By ANSGAR JORDAN, CYC Junior Sailor


After a rigorous 18-month,international search, we areexcited to announce that the

California Yacht Club Junior SailingProgram has named Manuel (Manny)Resano as its new Optimist HeadCoach, effective March 1, 2016. Theextensive search was conducted (withassistance by the Davis, Doble, andJanov families) to identify and recruitthe most viable candidate who wouldprovide our young sailors the bestcombination of integrity, leadership,teaching ability, and sailingknowledge. Manny was our choice asthe individual most likely to continuethe upward trajectory of our program,take us to the next level in Opti sailing,and bring international recognition toCYC's Opti program.

Prior to joining CYC, Manny

coached the Opti class for differentfederations, yacht clubs, and privateteams in the United States and abroad.Between 2008 and 2009, he led PuertoRico's sailors to a South American andWorld Championship title. Beginning2012, he coached the US National Teamsailors to multiple national andcontinental championship titles.

Manny, his wife, Beatriz de Caso,and their three daughters, Valentina,Candelaria, and Maxima, live in PlayaPopoyo, Nicaragua. When not on thewater coaching, you will find Mannywith his daughters riding waves on somesunny beach on some near or distantshores. The two older daughters aresurfing bigger waves than most candream and making their way to the procircuit. Please join us in welcomingManny to the CYC family!

Junior Sailing Program Selects New Optimist Head Coach

By GUILLAUME RASSE, Junior Head Coach

“My vision is to bring the California YachtClub Opti team to the next level. I would likeother teams to recognize right away that we areworking hard and progressing. Not just onesailor, but all of them. First we should make animpact on the West Coast and soon after, in theUSA. Our sailors will always be an example ofsportsmanship.” - Manny Resano


The annual SanguinettiDinghy Regatta on May14-15 is named in honor

of the late Bob Sanguinetti, awell-known CYC sailor, racer,Vice Commodore, and supporterof the Junior program. Eachyear, Ann and MargotSanguinetti represent the familyat this popular event. Thecoveted Sanguinetti PerpetualTrophy can be seen in CYC’strophy case and includes thename of the each year's winner.

Last year, CYC hosted anew format for the regatta witha junior invitational team racewith eight to 10 teams fromsome of the best juniorprograms in Californiacompeting in Optimists. It was ahuge success and made for a funspectating regatta, with racers intheir fluorescent jerseys sailingaround the course.

The regatta will be held onMay 14-15 in front of BurtonChace Park. We encourageanyone who is interested tocome and watch from the parkor the docks and join in on thefun! More information can befound on the California YachtClub website.

The SanguinettiOptimist Team Race Regatta

By ERIN and WILL PETERSEN, Co-Chairs


On the very last weekend in February, the California YachtClub was host to 88 Optimist sailors and their families.This was the first of four regattas in the Harken series

which concludes at the St. Francis Yacht Club later this spring.Usually a cold and wetregatta, this Februaryhas been the hottest onrecord in Los Angeles -ever!

Watching the kidslaunch their boats inshorts and flip flops, itlooked much more likeJune than February. Theweekend was not onlywarm, but also foggy,with very little wind on Saturday and only a late afternoon breezeon Sunday.

The participants and their families were treated to a taco baron Saturday night. Last-minute entertainment was provided byCYC’s own Junior Opti girls’ ensemble as Martina Silva, OonaKoslu, Tessa Farrell, and Amelia Rohmer took over themicrophone and sang for us all.

In the Championship Fleet we had 52 sailors overall. CYC’sOpti team had a very good showing at this regatta; includingJordan Janov, the youngest of the sailing trio, who took homethird overall. His brother, Grant, was not far behind, winningthird place in the Red Fleet. Kieran Shocklee took second in theRed Fleet and Andreas Infante took third in the White Fleet! InGreen Fleet, we had 36 sailors and our young sailor, LuccaFarrell, took first place.

Next up in the series is San Francisco on April 11 and 12.The four-regatta series finishes with the Heavy Weather Regattaat the St. Francis Yacht Club in mid-June.

Harken #1 Final Results:Overall Winners:(1) Jake Mayol, Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club(2) Taft Buckley, Cabrillo Yacht Club(3) Jordan Janov, California Yacht Club

White:(1) Jordan Janov, California Yacht Club(2) Carter Cox, Ventura Yacht Club(3) Andreas Rodolfo Infante, California Yacht ClubBlue:(1) Jake Mayol, Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club(2) Henry Boeger, San Francisco Yacht Club(3) Ryan Satterberg, Santa Barbara Yacht ClubRed:(1) Taft Buckley, Cabrillo Yacht Club(2) Kieran Shocklee, California Yacht Club(3) Grant Janov, California Yacht ClubGreen:(1) Lucca Farrell, California Yacht Club(2) Mason Storr, Cabrillo Yacht Club(3) Audrey Grieser, King Harbor Yacht Club

CYC’s full results: (Championship Fleet)Jordan Janov: 3 overall, 1st in White FleetKieran Shocklee: 8 overall, 2nd in Red FleetGrant Janov: 10 overall, 3rd in Red FleetDylan Westland: 20 overall, Blue FleetAndreas Rodolfo Infante: 21 overall, 3rd in White Katharine Doble: 23 overall, Blue FleetEthan Chi: 24 overall, Blue FleetValentina Casal: 30 overall, Blue FleetAidan Koslu: 34 overall, Blue FleetCallie Davis: 36 overall, White FleetNicolas Silva: 45 overall, Blue FleetTessa Farrell: 46 overall, White Fleet

CYC Green Fleet Participants: (in alphabetical order)Zander Abid, Harry Bryan, Mathew Commons, Emily

Doble, Lucca Farrell, Josie Hamilton, Lucas Knight, OonaKoslu, Luke Ondrey, Johnny Payne, Amelia Rohmer, MartinaSilva.

Harken Series #1 Opti Regatta at CYC By JENNIFER DAKOSKE KOSLU

Red Fleet Winners: Taft Buckley, KieranShocklee and Grant Janov (all of CYC)

White Fleet Winners: Jordan Janov, CYC,Carter Cox, Ventura YC, and Andreas Infante,CYC

Overall Winners: (3rd) JordanJanov, CYC, (1st) Jake Mayol,Bahia Corinthian YC, and (2nd)Taft Buckley, Cabrillo YC

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Winners Circle Shadden #4 Series

Ansgar Jordan and Gavin McJonesfinished fifth in the CFJ class (out of 36) at theShadden #4 Regatta hosted by Alamitos Bay YC.

The following CYC Junior sailors wereinvited to the 2016 CISA Clinic taking placeApril 2-5 at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club.C420: Gavin McJones, Ansgar Jordan,Bastien Rasse Laser: Gavin AbrahamRadial: Jack Hogan

March 12-14 Islands Race (NHYC and SDYC)CYC member Brack Duker's Santa Cruz 70,Holua, took third place in the PH-1 Division, andRoy Disney, racing under the Waikiki YC burgee,captured first in the PH-1 Division and thirdoverall on his Andrews 70, Pyewacket. Charles-Etienne Devanneaux finished in firstplace in the PH-4 Division, and ninth overall,aboard his Beneteau First 30, Thirsty.



Mother Nature must have known howmuch I wanted CYC’s Opening Dayto be cool, crisp, and dry as she

teased me in the days leading up to Saturday,March 12. After the warmest February onrecord in Los Angeles, the week of OpeningDay started with thunderstorms, torrentialrain, and predictions of further showers. Wehad a few dry days and promises of rain justone day before the Club would open its doorsto members, guests, and dignitaries, forfestivities that are best enjoyed outside. AndFriday afternoon was wet as promised.

It wasn’t until I woke early on Saturdaymorning to clear skies and a gentle breezethat I knew that Opening Day would befabulous. Opening Day is a convivial day atthe Club, filled with ceremony andcelebration. As guests arrived, they weretreated to the infectious sounds of BonneMusique Zydeco band and a view of hundredsof flags flying proudly on dressed shipsthroughout our anchorage. The rhythmicmusic and colorful background set the tonefor the day as CYCWA hostesses greeted theincoming crowd.

Jr. Staff Commodore Rick Turner beganthe ceremony promptly at 1130 by asking theUnited States Marine Corp, 2nd Battalion,23rd Marines, to present the Colors.Following a heartfelt rendition of theNational Anthem by all, CYC JuniorCommodore Gavin Abraham led the Pledgeof Allegiance. S/C Bill Watkins then gave an


Opening Day: “Romance of the Sea,” with a Dose of Sunshine

By FLEET CAPTAIN DEBBIE FEINERMAN

Judith and S/C Roger Wilson, Susan and S/C Frank Glynn, and LAACOPresident Karen Hathaway

Opening Day Color Guard, U.S.M.C. 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines

Junior Commodore Gavin Abraham leads the Pledge of Allegiance.

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skies and a gentle breeze

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Day would be fabulous.

- S/C Martin McCarthy photos

inspirational invocation, offering thanksgiving toGod who provides for each other and ourfellowship, and for the ocean that gives us joy.The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-42raised the National Ensign.

Jr. S/C Turner highlighted the very successfulOlympic fundraising event during his watch, andthen asked Fleet Captain Debbie Feinerman tosound eight bells in honor of Club members whohad passed away during 2015. With thosetraditions observed, it was time to turn the podiumto Commodore Richard Hamlin (or Richard III assome affectionately call him).

Commodore Hamlin shared his plans for theyear and introduced his Bridge and Fleet Officers,the Junior Bridge, and other Club dignitaries. RearCommodore Mike Blecher introduced CYC’sStaff Commodores who were present, andCYCWA Executive Officer Carol Watkinsintroduced the officers of the Women’s

Association, acknowledged her Board, andrecognized the Staff Executive Officers who werepresent.

Vice Commodore Kellie Fennessy welcomedlocal dignitaries, and representatives from otheryacht clubs and yachting organizations, while S/CDavid Collins recognized CYC members who hadreceived awards from the Club, ASMBYC,SCYA, or other yachting organizations. With theintroductions concluded, Commodore Hamlinasked F/C Feinerman the traditional silly question“Is the harbor free of ice?” and upon receiving anappropriate response, Port Captain StephanieWeston raised the CYC burgee. When the burgeehit the top of the flagpole, Cannoneer ScottJarema was ready with a cannon report loudenough to shatter any lingering harbor ice. Withthat blast, California Yacht Club was officiallycommissioned for the 2016 yachting season.

With the formalities concluded, we enjoyed adelectable lunch featuring old favorites and new


CYCWA Executive Officer Carol Watkins and Executive Officers proudlysing our National Anthem.

CYCWA Executive Board

Commodore Richard Hamlin offers salute to visiting dignitaries.

CYC Staff Commodores and their spouses

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P/C Stephanie Weston presents the ASMBYC Yachtsman of the Year Award to V/C Kellie Fennessy

SCYA Peggy Slater MemorialAward recipient, Sue Service

David Piper receives ASMBYC Sportsman of the Year AwardCYC juniors enjoying a friendly game ofbocce ball

Bonne Musique Zydeco band set the tone for a fun and festive day


selections. The fun continued all afternoon,with entertainment and activities galore. Thepool patio was home to the Wacko Show,offering spell-binding magic followed byballoon art, as well as bounce houses, facepainting, caricatures, shaved ice, and kettlecorn. The front lawn was filled with bocceball and the cornhole bean bag game.

The channel between the hoist and thepaddle tennis courts sported the “GreatInflatable Dinghy Races.” These reinventedraces featured teams of intrepid competitorsin rubber dinghies, paddling around marks inthe channel without any means of propulsionother than their hands and arms. After galesof laughter, cheers from the crowd, andslightly soggy paddlers, the team of Para3s(Dave Darling, Sharon Keyser and DebbieFeinerman) emerged victorious with theteam of The 4 Tops (Tawni Schutter, ChrisCalingaert, Scott Jarema and GavinAbraham) finishing in second place.Congratulations to Atomic Monkey 2(Harrison Ziegler, Preston Ziegler andKieran Shocklee) for coming out with ateam of juniors. Dave Darling’s win reprisesa family tradition that he and his mother,long-time member Erma Darling, began 25years ago when they won the predecessordinghy race three times in a row.

The day was capped at 1800 with acoordinated cannon salute among the sixMarina del Rey yacht clubs, bringing aspectacular day to a splendid close.

This year’s event reflects the hard workof many including Pam Spriggs, ConnieHyman, Jr. SEO Sharon Stewart, SEONorma Pratt, CYCWA Hospitality ChairJeanne Clarke, and the CYCWA hostesses.As Fleet Captain, I would like to recognizeand thank Commodore Richard Hamlin, allthe CYC volunteers, Club General ManagerMichele Underwood, Assistant GeneralManager Gus Marks, Director of CateringTiffani Velazquez, Dockmaster Evan Davis,and the CYC staff. Special thanks toCYCWA EO Carol Watkins and her Board,S/C Bill Stump, Sail Committee Chair SueService and her Race Committee and dinghylenders for the Great Inflatable DinghyRaces, Anthony Agoglia for organizingbocce, S/C and official photographer MartinMcCarthy, and P/C Stephanie Weston fortheir tireless efforts in bringing “Romance ofthe Sea” to life.


CYC salutes, with appreciation, the Marina del Rey Harbor Master andSheriff’s Department, the Marina del Rey home-ported USCG Halibut andcrew, and Marina del Rey USCG Auxiliary volunteers.

R/C Mike Blecher and Barbie prepare to savor a splendid lunch.

ASMBYC David Poe Memorial Yachting Service Award recipient, WillieHjorth (right), and daughter, Liz Hjorth




Commodore Richard Hamlinearned his ninth Epicureangold pin for “A Romantic

Dinner in Northern Italy,” theannual Sweethearts Dinner heldFebruary 9, 2016. Traditionallychaired by the Commodore, thisdinner is always a special eveningand this year’s was no exception.

Commodore Hamlin had longplanned a northern Italian theme forthis dinner, but before he hadworked out the menu and selectedthe recipes, he learned that our newchef, Marco Cavuoto, comes fromnorthern Italy. In a Eureka moment,he decided to ask Chef Marco toplan a menu highlighting the best ofthe region's cuisine. Chef Marcoobliged with a spectacular menu ofdelicious dishes.

Giving us a bit of history, theCommodore told us that therenowned cuisine of France camefrom Italy. In the 15th Century,dining as entertainment came intovogue in Florence, where thehighest of Renaissance cultureflourished. When Catherine deMedici came to France in the 1540sto marry the future King Henri II,she brought with her cooks skilledin the ways of Florence. She alsobrought the expectation that ladieswould attend sumptuous feasts andthey would be dressed infashionable and revealing attire.Thus did fine cuisine come toFrance.

Epicurean members attired inelegant dresses and tuxedos withtheir red satin sashes and Epicurean

Commodore and Chef Marco Score Big HitEpicurean Sweethearts DinnerBy SUSAN FRENCH, General Chair of the Epicurean Society

Epicurean ChairSusan Frenchpresents newmember Leslie Benewith her Epicureanbracelet.

Hugh McIntyre,Cecilia Riddell,

Cameron McIntyre

Ray Mahaffey, David Piper, Chris Ortiz Jim Ach, Pam Abraham, S/C Ann Ach, Tom Abraham



APRIL 2016 BREEZE/21Guido and S/C and SEO Betta Mortarotti

Lyn Fulmer and Susie Hammersfahr

Malcolm Cloyd, Lyn Fulmer, Honorary SEO Patty Hathaway,Sevan and Kevork Kalenderian

CYC President Steve Hathaway, Newman and Jonathon Arndt,Stephanie Hathaway, and CYCWA Jr. SEO Sharon Stewart



Susan French, Cmmd.Richard Hamlin

S/C Cheryl and RayMahaffey

Linda Kline, Fleet Budget Officer and CYCWA Secretary Pam Spriggs,Cmmd. Richard Hamlin, Gloria Woehler, SEO Karen Stirling

Natalia Wheatman and S/C Bill Stump on the piano bench; BettaMortarotti, SEO Karen Stirling, Guido Mortarotti, and F/C DebbieFeinerman behind the piano

Sigi Pepper and Harold Arutunian

Marilyn and Bill Brath

A toast to the chefs and the staff

Fleet SurgeonDick Dick Hyman

Cmmd. Richard Hamlin and S/C Anne Sacks


bracelets, together with guests and otherCYC members who joined us for theevening, enjoyed an outstanding meal.Hors d’oeuvres served during thereception, accompanied by a finesparkling wine, were “Polenta Saracena”crouton with crescenza cheese andporcini mushrooms, beef tenderloincarpaccio with poached quail egg,celeriac and black truffle “sugo,” andeggplant caponata with burrata cheeseand langoustine.

At the table, six courses and anintermezzo were served: Crème ofbraised artichoke hearts, pan-seared coldwater turbot with ragu of mullet, andgnocchetti with tomato and saffronsauce, hand-rolled tortelloni filled withbraised beef cheeks and burrata cheese,oxtail reduction, and vegetablegremolata, sorbet of pears-infusedgrappa; roasted lamb loin “PorchettaStyle” with foie gras, purée of butternutsquash, and baby heirloom beets“agrodolce”; arugula, radicchio andendive salad with aged balsamicvinaigrette and shaved parmigianoreggiano; and, finally, tiramisu.Excellent wine pairings selected bySommelier Fleet Surgeon Dick Hymanand Assistant General Manager GusMarks accompanied the meal, and all ofthe wines could be ordered for later pick-up at the Club.

During the evening, Leslie Bene wasinducted as a new member of theEpicurean Society to a warm welcomeand much applause. The next formaldinner of the Society will be held onTuesday, May 17. Chair for that dinner,Fred Lanes, has selected a James Bondtheme with a menu reflecting Bond’selegant taste. All CYC members arewelcome to attend.


F/C Debbie Feinerman, S/C Bill Stump,Sue and S/C Bill Moore

Power Fleet NewsBy RUSS CARRINGTON, Power Fleet Chair

As I write this, the El Niño has barely touched our shoresand the winter boating weather has been epic. I hope ourspring season is as gentle. John Vaughan has more terrific

discussions planned for the Power Fleet Mariners Education. Alsojoin us in the coming months on the last Saturday forpowerboaters breakfasts followed by a guest speaker.

With the weather warming, we have some great dock partiescoming up so mark you calendars for the events below:

Saturday, April 16Spring Dock Party – Rock the Dock with Susan Haber

Sunday, May 21Day Cruise to Malibu – Progressive Lunch

Power and Sail welcome

Saturday, June 18Summer Dock Party – Scott Torrance

July 4, Firecracker CruiseBring your dinghys and paddlecraft!

2016 is turning out to be a great year at CYC. I look forwardto seeing you at the Club.


Photo of the Month: RainbowBy Scott Torrance


Peanut Butter &

Jelly Cruiseto

Malibu Pier

Saturday, May 21

Plan to arrive at the pier by 11 a.m. to drop anchor.

Bring your favorite fingersandwich to share!

Contact the front deskto sign up

(310) 823-4567

During the formativeyears of the LosAngeles Athletic

Club, the organization’sleadership made variousinvestments indevelopments to supportthe early membership’sinterests in athletics,sports, and other socialendeavors. Led by LAACPresident SteveHathaway’s greatgrandfather, FrankGarbutt, in 1924-1925LAAC purchased 1320acres of land nearBakersfield for the site ofthe then newly formedLAAC Gun Club.

This effort proved sopopular with members that by the time hunting season arrivedin October of 1925, the LAAC Gun Club had constructed abuilding with 26 bedrooms on the site, an observation tower,hunting blinds, and resident staff quarters. It was called Maple

Ranch and was located along astrategic wildfowl flyway betweenBuena Vista and Kern Lakes. Soonafter the original development, therewere some wells drilled and habitatponds were built, as well asirrigation lakes which wereconstructed for ancillary agriculturalpurposes.

Fast forward to the last decadesof the 20th Century: There were stillmany members interested in theshooting sports. Many around CYC

today may remember Charles Hathaway, Tony Dicks, andothers, and their annual forays to central California for a fewdays at a time to enjoy the fellowship, solitude, and theexcitement that only a hunting party can offer.

Anyone familiar with the activities at yacht clubs in the

Northeast and Midwest knows that while “yachting” issuspended at those venues during the winter, many of thoseclubs embrace the shooting sports in the off-season, includingholding trap and skeet tournaments among the membership,and between clubs.

While the popularity of the sport of hunting in Californiahas dwindled in recent years, there is a vigorous interestamong CYC members in learning to use firearms and indeveloping proficient marksmanship skills.

To initiate the new Sportsmen's Club, 15 memberstraveled to the LAX Range in Westchester on Thursday,February 18. A wide variety of firearms were brought, rangingfrom a .25 caliber Beretta up to a .357 Magnum lever-actionrifle. Some other interesting firearms present were a Colt

Police Special .38caliber pistolreminiscent of the TVshow, “Dragnet,” andthe "Terminator’s" .45caliber “Long-Slide”AMT 1911 pistol.Members tried out eachother’s firearms andfamiliarized themselvesabout range protocoland safe firearmhandling.

The support of theClub is historicallyconsistent, and bodeswell for the continuedsuccess of the outdoorsports at CYC.Congratulations toAnthony Agoglia andScott Jarema onorganizing a successful

first outing. Future events will include trips to Catalina Island,attendance at sporting events, and generally enjoying thesporting life in Southern California.

For more information, email [email protected].

New Sportsmen’s ClubHas Deep Roots

By R/C MIKE BLECHER and Co-Chair SCOTT JAREMA

Steven Myles, Co-Chair Scott Jarema, Freddie Lanes, CeciliaSamartin, Suzy Haber, Steve Hathaway, Co-chair AnthonyAgoglia, Leslie Bene, Sharon Stewart, Doug Stewart, MariaCitron, Stephanie Hathaway, R/C Mike Blecher, and KristiStanfill



CYC Scuba

Learning the basic skills needed to use SCUBA in the open ocean are S/C BillWatkins, Monica Antola, and EO Carol Watkins. Assisting PADI InstructorsR/C Mike and Barbie Blecher (not pictured) during this "confined water"training in the Club pool were Erik Oistad (second row), who wasapprenticing here as part of his PADI Divemaster training, and John Luft,PADI Divemaster (not pictured).

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Join fellow power, sail, personal watercraft – kayaks,sculls, wave runners, stand up paddleboards, outriggercanoes – charter operators, yacht clubs and associations

for a critically informative forum addressing major issuesimpacting recreational boating.

Significant Policy Issues and Strategies, State andNational – 2016 Updates• MDR and Coastal Copper TMDLs• Vessel Operator Licensing • Department of Boating & Waterways, Current Programs& Services

Happy Half Hour – NoonBountiful Buffet Luncheon - 12:20 p.m.

Presentation 12:40 p.m.$20 includes luncheon, tax, service, and parking.

Reservations appreciated: [email protected] to all who enjoy yachting and adventure,

as a public service of CYC.

Yachting LuncheonThursday, April 28

“RBOC – California Boaters’Legislative Advocate”

A Public Forum on Issues Impacting Use and Enjoyment of Our WatercraftPresented by Gerald J. Desmond, Jr., Esq.RBOC Director of Government Relations,Desmond & Desmond, Sacramento, CA

Thursday, April 21, 2016 A Private Guided Tour of the

J. Paul Getty Museum with William Zaluski, Getty Museum educator

"Woven Gold: Tapestries of Louis XIV"

"Robert Mapplethorpe: Photographs" "Traversing the Globe" Manuscripts

Reservations a must! -- 310-823-4567 Co-chairs: Dawn Sprout & Susan Silver

CYCWA


One sunny Friday in February, almost 30 intrepid CYCmembers, including four staff commodores, donnedtheir walking shoes, hopped on the bus at CYC, and

headed for the Hollywood Hills. After a tour through Los Felizand Hollywood, the bus dropped us at Fern Dell Creek inGriffith Park, where we began a delightful walk amongst theferns and bowing sycamore trees.

Stopping for lunch, we munched on Quiche Lorraine andavocado sandwiches at the very cute Trail’s Café near thestream. A handful choseto hike up to theobservatory but mostopted for the bus ride tothe top of the hill. Aftertouring the observatory,admiring the view, andshopping in the store, theday ended with animpressive show in theplanetarium where wewere reminded how tinywe are in this vastuniverse of ours.

The ferns, the creek,the warm sun, and the famous remodeled observatory itself,all made for a very fun day and it was my pleasure to share“my backyard” with the hikers. Thanks to Michele Fisher forentertaining us with games and prizes on the bus ride andthanks to everyone who joined in!

As we headed back to the marina, crawling down theSanta Monica Freeway, the wine corks popped and wereminisced about starry, starry nights and a corner of LosAngeles that we often forget to visit. What a Club!

CYCWA Goes for “A Walk in the Park”

By First Officer DAWN SPROUT

Carol wins the drawing

- Laurie McCormick photo





Book MatesThursday, April 7

11:45 a.m. in the Fireside RoomTelevision news giant and author, Bill

O’Reilly, details the fascinating story ofPresident Ronald Reagan in “Killing Reagan,”one in a series of books on famous people, co-written with Martin Dugard. Thiscontroversial non-fiction book looks atReagan’s presidency and the affect of thefateful 1981 assassination attempt that nearlykilled him. He went on to triumph in his effortsto open up Eastern Europe and redefineconservatism. Opinions on the subject shouldbe spirited and lively as Reagan inspireddevotion as a legend despite the criticisms ofskeptics. Moderators are SEO Norma Pratt andHonorary SEO Patty Hathaway. Chairs areVirginia and Ira Teller. Call the Club forreservation and lunch information.

Sunset Book ClubThursday, April 21

6:30 p.m. in the Fireside RoomThe courageous story of “Malala: The

Girl Who Stood Up for Education and wasShot by the Taliban” is a gripping first-personrecounting of her fight for basic rights in asociety plagued by terrorist bullies in Pakistan.The clash of cultural values in the Middle Eastis told from the viewpoint of this schoolgirland her parents who would not see theirdaughter’s future stolen by extremists whoruled their Swat Valley through fear andcorruption. Her inspirational survival andleadership made her the winner of the Nobel

Peace Prize, the youngest ever recipient atage 17. $10 inclusive for dessert andcoffee/tea. Chair is Connie Webster.

J. Paul Getty Center, BrentwoodThursday, April 21

8:45 a.m. at CYCWA parking lotCYCWA will host a special tour of the

Getty Center high in the hills ofBrentwood. William Zaluski, museumeducator, will lead our private tour from 10a.m. to noon. Mr. Zaluski has researched,designed and taught education programssince 2006. Outstanding exhibitionsinclude “Robert Mapplethorpe – the PerfectMedium,” a photographic and majorretrospective, plus “Woven Gold:Tapestries of Louis XIV.” Meet at the Clubat 8:45 a.m. to carpool to the Getty. TheGetty is free, however, there is a $15charge for parking. No-host lunch at Gettyfollowed by free time in the gardens,enjoying the view, other exhibits, and Gettyshops. Returning in the afternoon. Reserveat front desk. Chair is Dawn Sprout.

Save the Date - “Journey to Iran” Saturday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.

A very special presentation by Dawnand Randy Sprout’s daughter, LaurelSprout Firouzabadi. She will recount hertwo trips to her husband’s family in Iran.She will be bringing to life the beautifulaspects of Iranian culture: Persepolis,Shiraz, Isfahan, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar,gardens, food, customs and much more.

CYCWA on the Horizon By SHIRLEY CABEEN CYCWA

ACTIVITIESPADDLE TENNIS

Tuesdays and Thursdays10 a.m. to noon

Join us on the courts for fun-filled, round-robin matches. All skilllevels are welcome. Following play onThursdays, there is a no-host lunch inthe dining room. Contact Co-ChairsJennifer Drubner Eagen and SetsukoAnthony for more information.

BRIDGE CLUBWednesdays

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dining Room

We welcome all bridge players tocome every Wednesday, however, toclarify the arrangement, it is necessaryto form a foursome as each group nowplaying is self-contained. Thank youfor your interest and if you would liketo substitute, contact Chair Joan Silverat 310-858-8080.

KNIT OR KNOTWednesdays

10:30 am. to noonMembers Lounge

Interested in knitting, crochet, andneedlework? Beginners and newmembers are welcome. A no-hostlunch follows the activities. ContactChair Sevan Kalenderian for moreinformation.

MAH JONGGThursdays1 p.m.

In the bar areaJoin us for this fascinating and

strategic tile game. All skill levelswelcome. For more information, dropby or contact Chair Susan Allan.

PAINTING AFICIONADOSEvery second and fourth

Wednesday10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

If you enjoy drawing or painting,then Painting Aficionados is for you.All skill levels are welcome. Fordetails, contact Nancy Fellows orMichele Segina.


Sailing, Sailing at Sunset Book ClubBy CONNIE WEBSTER

hat a great way to start off theboating season! Leslie Bene led usin a discussion of “The Billionaire

and the Mechanic: How Larry Ellison and aCar Mechanic Teamed up to Win Sailing’sGreatest Race, The America’s Cup,” by JulianGuthrie. Many of our CYC sail racingcommunity joined the regular book clubparticipants to talk about their reactions to thestory from their many perspectives. Techies,people interested in the history of TheAmerica’s Cup, and those who enjoy thepolitical aspects of yacht clubs and competitivesailing, all enjoyed the conversation. The next time we seeOracle in the marina, Newport, or the Caribbean, we willlook at her with new eyes. Refreshments of beer and snackshelped to set the mood for a great evening.

Our selection for AprilSunset Book Club will move to Thursday nights starting

on April 21. “I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up forEducation and Was Shot By the Taliban” is written by MalalaYousafzai and Christina Lamb. This inspiring true story of

the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize tells of ayoung girl who bravely champions education inincreasingly Taliban-occupied Pakistan. Daughterof a school principal, she witnesses escalatingviolence and tension as a girl’s right to educationis curtailed. After being shot by the Taliban andair lifted to England for recovery, we read of hercontinued fight for education for all. Marie Aranafrom the Washington Post wrote that, “… this is abook that should be read not only for its vividdrama but for its urgent message about theuntapped power of girls.” Another notice aboutthe book stated that this book “is the remarkable

tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight forgirls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner,championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attendschool, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for theirdaughter in a society that prizes sons.”

Our discussion is appropriate for teens as well as adults,perhaps a good family activity! Dessert will be served.Please register ahead at the front desk.

Michele Segina will be our moderator.

“Night In Shanghai” Very Personal Experience

By VIRGINIA and IRA TELLER, Co-Chairs

t our March 3 Book Mates luncheon, moderatorMichele Segina got the discussion going in a verypersonal direction, as she and others recalled the

experiences of deceased CYC member GaryMatzdorff, who was a Jewish survivor inShanghai during World War II. Personaltravel experences in post-war China followed,before turning to the dramatic elements ofNicole Mones’s novel “Night In Shanghai. ”Many were positive about the character ofThomas, the black Jazz musician at the centerof the work, and found his love affair with theEnglish- speaking indentured servant Song tobe believable.

The use of Jazz and its complicatedmusicality was seen as a device to set inmotion the plot that involves all thecharacters, both historically real and author-invented. In total, everyone clearly enjoyedthe novel. Nicole Mones not only tells thestory of struggling black American musicians, welcomed by

the Chinese in the open city of Shanghai in the 1930s, but alsoweaves in an interacial love affair and a startling true, little-known in the West, plan to save thousands of Jews from Nazi

death camps.Our April 7 book will be “Killing Reagan.” In

this fifth book in their series, Bill O’Reilly andMartin Dugard begin with the death of “the formerleader of the free world, the man who defeatedSoviet communism and ended the Cold War.” Asthe story of Reagan’s life unfolds, told throughselected incidents and events, we begin to wonderwho was calling the shots, pulling his strings.Honorary SEO Patty Hathaway and SEO NormaPratt will moderate.

We meet on the first Thursday of every month,11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., for lunch and a stimulatingenvironment that continues to make Book Matesone of the Club’s most popular book discussionactivities. Pick up a copy of “Killing Reagan” andjoin us on April 7. Luncheon $14.95++,

reservations strongly recommended. Call 310 823-4567.


It is important to find the rightplayers when putting a teamtogether. At CYC, the Food and

Beverage team is made up of both front-and back-of-the-house staff. Behind thescenes we have the Chef and his team inthe kitchen. In front of the house, wehave managers and staff that oversee thedining room, bar, banquets, and catering.

The Food and Beverage team isworking to expand your dining optionsto provide a “Chef’s Table” experiencein the dining room. This affordsmembers the option of a custom menufor entertaining smaller groups in thedining room. When you are ready toplan a dinner party with friends, afamily birthday celebration, or entertainclients, we are prepared to provide acustom menu with wine pairings tomake your occasion extra special. Weare also working on a taquería menu atthe snack bar this summer as well asexpanding the service outside to includethe patio area, not to mention our boat-delivery option.

Chef Marco has paired a wonderfulmenu with Huneeus Family Wines forthe winemaker dinner on April 8. Winesincluded will be Faust, Flowers, ThePrisoner, Primus, Ritual, and Quintessa,which come from their Napa Valley andRussian River vineyards. On April 14,we will have our annual 1040 Dinner tomark the end of tax season.

This year we are celebrating thefirst night of Passover on April 22, witha traditional dinner and Seder for allfamilies who wish to celebrate theholiday. Cantor Teri Sulc will be leadingthe telling of the Passover story through

music that both children and adults willenjoy. Reservations are required.Expect a start time of 5:30 p.m. sharp.

This month our on-the-wateractivities include the start of the SunsetSeries. If you are considering racing inthis series, you should plan to attendthe Sunset Series Seminar on April 6.On April 17, we host the first of threeraces of the Pacific Cup DeepwaterSeries. If you are interested in matchracing on our Club-owned Martin 242sthis summer, you should plan to attendthe match racing clinic on April 24.There are several match races plannedfor this summer for both adults andjuniors using our Martin 242s andCFJs.

The Power Fleet has their first dockparty planned for the year on April 16. A“Spring Fling Potluck” chaired by SuzyHaber is not to be missed. Bring anappetizer to share and join her at thehoist for music, cocktails, and dancing.Our first cruise of the year is off toCabrillo Marina, San Pedro, on April 29.Chairs Peter and Connie Webster havearranged dinner at the Los AngelesYacht Club on Friday night as part ofthis Rendezvous Cruise. If you wouldlike to drive down for the Friday nightdinner, please make a reservation at thefront desk so we can let LAYC knowhow many CYC members to expect.

Whether on or off the water, I lookforward to seeing you at the Club!

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16 Spring Dock Party17 Malibu Zig Zag – Pacific Deepwater Series#121 CYCWA Field Trip22 Passover Dinner

24 Match Racing Clinic28 Yachting Luncheon30 Cruise to Cabrillo Marina

California YC and sailing in Southern California welcomed the 2016 regatta season withspirited competition in the SCYA Midwinters on Santa Monica Bay, February 20-21.

Breeze APril 2006

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