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Drew FreidesMelges 20 World Champion

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My Magic Carpet Ride as Commodore isquickly coming to an end. But seatbelts arestill fastened as we have two very busy

months here at California Yacht Club. Depending onwhen you read this, the Commodores Ball may be right aroundthe corner, or was great fun! Thank you to my very talented co-chairs Bridget Rohmer and Christina Tarantola and theircommittee for a most memorable ball. Mike and I will cherishthe night forever.

In this season of thanksgiving, I would like to give thanksto many people. To the Club committee chairs who keep CYCmoving. Monica Antola for her superb leadership of our SailCommittee and each regatta chair for running such seamlessraces; a great deal of work goes into planning and executingeach regatta. To Russ and Lisa Carrington for their two yearsas Power Fleet co-chairs. And the July 4th dinghy raft-up wasone of the most fun events I attended this year; thank you JohnHamilton for organizing a very fun July 4th celebration.

CYCWA Executive Officer Dawn Sprout made it veryclear that “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” And we did. To allthe executive officers and chairs who support CYCWA:Thanks! And my personal thank you to Paddle Tennis co-chairsS/C Cheryl Mahaffey and Marylyn Hoenemeyer and mahjongg instructors SEO Donna Petersen and Susan Allan forteaching me new skills this year.

No one would know what is going on at CYC if we didn’thave such a dedicated and competent group for our Breeze andZephyr and calyachtclub.com communication vehicles. Thankyou to Breeze editor Paula Cameron and copy editorsChristina Tarantola and Steve Edwards for creating suchsplendid issues of the Breeze, month after month. RayCampbell, our Zephyr editor – thanks. I’ll miss your Mondaymorning email, asking if I have anything to include. PerhapsI’ll submit something here and there next year.

As we often say, our Junior Program is our future. A greatdeal of organization and guidance comes from our JuniorCommittee. Thanks to Jennifer Dakoske Koslu for herdedication this year to our juniors.

The Young Professionals group really took off this year,hosting several new activities. Thanks to co-chairs JesBickhart and David Imai for bringing so much energy to thisfairly new committee. And remember you don’t have to be“young,” just “young at heart,” to join some of these fun events– Yoga and Mimosas, bocce ball, and corn hole.

Another newish committee is ourSportsman’s Club with Anthony Agoglia andScott Jarema providing masterful leadership;thank you for bringing new activities to our

membership. Several Sportsman’s Club members got to show offtheir skills at our recent First Mates Cruise.

Cruising is one of the pillars of any yacht club, and 2017included many cruises that will be remembered for their fun andcamaraderie. Thank you to S/C David Collins and Penny foryour leadership throughout the past few years, which re-energized CYC’s cruising program. The 2017 Commodore’sCruise is a memory now. Thank you to Leslie Bene,MikeCubbin, and Anthony Agoglia for handling the logistics of themany exceptional parties. And I would be remiss in not thankingthose members that crewed the fine yacht Ocean Suite, who socapably became party planners, bartenders, and deliverymen for200 conch fritters, all while on their vacation: thanks to S/CAlice Leahy and Bob Congdon, Joann Meepos, SteveEdwards, and Steve and Miriam Moses.

Fine wine and food is high on my list for enjoyment.Thanks to Susan French and Tom Rowe for their service withour Epicurean Society. What an amazing tequila tasting werecently had!

Our paddle tennis courts see quite a bit of activity betweenthe mixed doubles play, CYCWA, and pickleball. Thanks toJohn Nelson and Jim Ach for keeping the courts busy.

Our rowers are sometimes quite stealth, slipping into thewater early in the morning and out before most of us are out ofbed. But such dedication shows in the numerous awards that theybring home each year. Thank you S/C Craig Leeds and ourrowing coaches for your dedication to the sport.

We have so many activities that I just can’t list them all herebut thank you to Barbie Blecher for chairing Scuba, CharliePascal for Radio Amateur Group, Scott Jarema for EveningColors, Norm Belcher and S/C Denny Haythorn for keeping allof our racing equipment in order, and Ira Teller for letting therest of the world know about happenings at CYC by his outreachof publicity and public relations.

Finally a huge thank you to our California Yacht Club staffwho make the magic happen. Thank you!

And, of course, my Commodore’s Liaison, Mike Priest.There is just not enough space to thank everyone who makes

CYC so special. Do know that my heartfelt thanks go out to eachand every member for making 2017 such a magical year.

From theCommodore

Commodore Kellie Fennessy

The Magic of Saying “Thanks”

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EVENTS From the Commodore 2 CYC Burgee Travels 14 Photo Contest Winner 15 Balloon Fishing Contest 15 Fishing Challenge 18 Paddle Tennis 19 Evening Colors 21 Tequila Tasting 22 Book Mates 23 SAIL Winners Circle 6 Match Racing Championship 7 Sunset Series 8 King of the Hill 10

JUNIORS Race Team Results 17

CYCWA First Mates Cruise 4 On the Horizon 13 MEMBERSHIP New Members 24 From the Manager 26

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Sunset Series

King of the Hill

First Mates Cruise

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FRONT COVER Congratulations to Drew Freides and his Pacific Yankee crew onwinning the Melges 20 World Championship. They decisively beat an international fleet of 38 boats at the event, held October 2-7 at the New York Yacht Club. Due to Breezedeadlines, a full article with additional photographs will follow in the December issue. © Sharon Green / Ultimate Sailing

BACK COVER Twenty-one boats competed in the King of the Hill regatta, theculmination of CYC’s summer Wednesday night racing. Jay Steinbeck’s Margaritaville 1½won the pursuit race for the fourth time in a row. Photo by Tami Rae loadedcanon.us

Photo by Denny Haythorn


This year’s First MatesCruise was a hugesuccess – it’s been the

talk of the jungle! We had anear-record 110 participants,with 33 boats (including theCharles Hathaway), and 21people staying in houses orcabins ashore.

Emerald Bay Boy ScoutCamp hosted us and provideddelicious food, a great venue,and numerous fun activities onand off the water. The diningarea was transformed by ourdecorations into a festive junglesetting. Our members reallyembraced the jungle theme anddressed in animal print outfitsand costumes on Saturdayevening. DJ Scott Jaremaprovided music both evenings,and kept us on our toes and onthe dance floor. Actually, ourdancing extended beyond thedance floor with a meanderingconga line, and some peoplereportedly danced on the tablesat one point! The law of thejungle seemed to prevail.

Saturday’s activitiesincluded hiking, snorkeling,scuba, kayaks, swimming, amyriad of inflatable water toys,archery (who knew that DianeHoward was a natural archer?),rifle range, and skeet shooting.The fun-filled, high-energyweekend concluded on Sundaywith another great breakfastprovided by the Emerald Baystaff. Special thanks to GeneralManager Michele Underwood,Assistant General Manager GusMarks, Dockmaster EvanDavis, and all the volunteerswho helped make this a terrificcruise, with the guiding supportof Commodore Kellie Fennessyand Dawn Sprout, ExecutiveOfficer of CYCWA.

Wild Tales from the Jungle By DARLEEN KLEINERT and VIVIAN HUFF

Event Co-chairs

Photos by Stephanie Hathaway, Vivian Huff, Darleen Kleinert, and EO Dawn Sprout

Event co-chairs Vivan Huff and DarleenKleinert

Winner’s Quote of

the Month“A trophy carries dust.Memories last forever.”

- Mary Lou Retton

Winners CircleBy PAULA CAMERON

Sunset SeriesRace 21, September 6PHRF A: 2 boats1 Jay Steinbeck, Margaritaville 1 ½PHRF C: 12 boats2 Bryce Benjamin, Persistence3 Dan McGanty, MistralPHRF D: 6 boats2 Curt Johnson, AvetMartin 242: 7 boats1 Duncan Cameron, Dean2 Denise George, All InPHRF E: 11 boats1 Liz Hjorth, Scooter3 Team Take Five, Take FiveSunset Series - Overall ResultsRacing Division: 73 boats1 Liz Hjorth, Scooter3 Curt Johnson, AvetPHRF A: 7 boats1 Jay Steinbeck, Margaritaville 1 ½2 Jeff Janov, Viva la VidaPHRF B: 10 boats3 Mahaffey Family, Cuvee CalientePHRF C: 15 boats2 Dan McGanty, Mistral3 Peter Nelson, SprayPHRF D: 9 boats1 Curt Johnson, AvetPHRF E: 14 boats1 Liz Hjorth, ScooterMartin 242: 18 boats1 Peter Stazicker, Trolleycar2 Duncan Cameron, Dean3 Brack Duker, VeleritoKing of the HillSeptember 13, CYC, 21 boats1 Jay Steinbeck, Margaritaville 1 ½4 Liz Hjorth, ScooterASMBYC Champion of ChampionsSeptember 16, Del Rey YCCruiser: 6 boats1 Whitney Green, PacificMatch Racing ChampionshipSeptember 17, CYC, 6 competitors1 Jeff Janov2 Tim ClarkeWomen on the Water/Women at the HelmSeptember 23-24, ASMBYCWOW: 5 boats3 Liz Hjorth, WombatWAH Cruiser: 6 boats2 Whitney Green, Pacific3 Michelle Kelly, Crossfire

The happy crew of Margaritaville 1 ½ celebrates winning the King of theHill for the fourth time in a row.

Rear Commodore Debbie Feinerman and Commodore Kellie Fennessywith the Sunset Series’ PRHF D winner, Curt Johnson (Avet).

Leslie Bene at the helm of WhitneyGreen’s Pacific with tactical

support provided by Olive the dogduring the WOW/WAH.

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Photo by Alan Weston


CYC Match Racing ChampionshipBy S/C DAVID COLLINS, Event Co-chair

Three years ago we launched a Friday Night Series that isrun close to our guest dock through the summer months,and we now have a core group of match racing enthusiasts

from our Club who love their Friday evening activity and see itas both a great pleasure and also a learning experience. As theevent grew in popularity it was planned that we should hold achampionship to crown the match racing champion for the year.On September 17 we held our first championship. Skippers wereinvited to enter based on their participation during the season.

The format followed the standard match racing practice ofholding a round robin in which each skipper raced every skipperonce and from those results (greatest number of winningmatches) we determined a winner. We set a limit of eightskippers, and on the day we had seven, which entailed running21 races (matches) to complete the round robin. Our skipperswere Jeff Janov, Port Captain Tim Clarke, Greg Smith, KieranShocklee, Bastien Rasse, Dan McGanty, and Marilyn Cassedy.The course was a miniature match racing course, starting off ourguest dock and from there upwind to a mark close to the DRYCslips and back. Two short laps with a downwind finish, which isthe standard match racing course.

The weather conditions blessed us early with six knots andat 11 a.m. we started the first match, with spectators lined up onchairs on the guest dock. One by one the matches werecompleted with two umpire boats and four umpires working tosee that penalties were observed as required. Our umpires, fromas far off as San Diego, had volunteered to bring theirexceptional experience to CYC to raise this event to a high level,furnishing the competitors with Congressional Cup-levelexpertise. The breeze built to nine knots, giving the sailors anexcellent afternoon of racing. When we had finished our roundrobin the clear winner, with six wins and no losses, was JeffJanov. However, there was a tie for second between P/C TimClarke, Greg Smith, and Kieran Shocklee which was decided ina sail-off, with a final podium of Jeff, Tim, and Greg as first,second, and third, respectively. After racing concluded, we allgathered on the dock and match racing knowledge wasexchanged between the umpires and racers in an informal debriefwhile we enjoyed food and beverages provided by the Club.

Many thanks to P/C Tim Clarke and Marilyn Cassedy forrunning the keelboat program and co-chairing this event, and toLiz Hjorth with Chris Gillum for their amazing PRO work to getus through the 24 matches in one day. A shout out also to SueService for organizing the crew rotation on the guest dock. Theumpires were Karen Butler, Kim Kymlicka, Colleen Cooke, andS/C David Collins.

We hope to build on this experience next year and continueto provide a burgeoning match racing program for CYC that isboth instructional and a joy for the competitors. Next year, wewill be looking for US Sailing and World Sailing Grade Fiverecognition. Now that the America’s Cup is to be competed forin monohulls again, maybe this will spark even greater interestin our monohull program.


Clear ahead during the prestart

Initial entry on preparatory signal

Co-chairMarilynCassedywith matchracingchampionsJeff Janov,JordanJanov, andAlex Curtiss


The 2017 Sunset Series deliveredagain this year with the 21-raceseries bookended by very strong

winds in the first and last races and witha number of very challenging light-windnights in the middle. As CYC memberand silver medalist of this year’s PHRFC, Dan McGanty says, “Anyone whothinks this series is just ‘beer can racing’has never done the Sunset Series. Thissummer regatta is the biggest thing race-wise to many of the boats involved, andin some cases, it is the ONLY thing tothese boats. The two-races-for-the-price-of-one dynamic – an ocean W/L raceand a channel cat-and-mouse game – isso much fun. Long may the boatnumbers remain high.”

Well, Dan, the boat numbers arehigh indeed, with an average of 80-someboats participating on Wednesday nights,making our yacht club’s biggest regattathe largest sailing event in Marina del Rey, involving membersof every yacht club in the area. We should all be very proud tohost this iconic event which, when counting up racing crews,volunteers, and staff, involves approximately 1,000 people eachWednesday night from all over Southern California.

Race #1 on April 19 kicked things off in a dramatic fashion,

with challenging waves and racersreporting winds up to 26 knots, withsome downwind speeds more than 20knots. One racer reported that his boathad almost dismasted, and a number ofentrants lost halyards. Some simplyretired to get out of the rough stuff.

There were, of course, calm nights,too. My most memorable was Race #16on August 2, when California Dream hadfour-time America’s Cup champion BradButterworth aboard. Brad was at thehelm trying to make her go in sub-one-knot wind at the end of the race in thechannel. Getting rewarded with a bright,bold DNF (did not finish) did not makemy Kiwi buddy happy. We had a lot ofcompany that night, though, with most ofthe fleet unable to finish due touncooperative, diminishing winds.

Racing the Sunset Series can feel alittle like Groundhog Day, as one

competitor’s boat is named, because sailors find themselvesdoing the same thing over and over, 21 to 22 times each year.But no evening is the same, and each evening provides ampleopportunity to stay focused on improving your racing skills,competing hard in this beer can race and, more often than not,having a lot of laughs.

Sunset SeriesContinues to Rock the Marina

By CHRIS GOROG, Sunset Series Co-chair


Liz Hjorth and the crew of Scooter celebrate winning the Marylyn Ritchie Trophy, presented by Commodore Kellie Fennessy.





Our thanksto DavidPiper, whoretires asSunsetSeriesChair afterfive yearsof service.

Curt Johnson (Avet) won the PHRF D class.

Liz Hjorth’s Scooter, winner of PHRF E and the Racing Division

Peter Stazicker won the Martin 242 class and the Dr. BobCrum Trophy.

DrewBaldwinlookscontent withfour-timeAmerica’sCupchampionBradButterworthat the helmof CaliforniaDream.

Sunset Series WinnersRacing Division – Marylyn Ritchie Trophy: Liz Hjorth, Scooter, CYCPHRF A: Jay Steinbeck, Margaritaville 1 ½, CYCPHRF B: Neil Fraser, Mexican Divorce, DRYC/SBYRCPHRF C: Blake Mycoskie, Amor Fati, DRYCPHRF D: Curt Johnson, Avet, CYCPHRF E: Liz Hjorth, Scooter, CYCMartin 242 – Dr. Robert Crum Trophy: Peter Stazicker, Trolleycar, CYCCruising Division – Millard Rosing Trophy: Steve Zimmerman, Superstar,Corsair YC Cruising A – Alan Elliott Trophy: Ron Jacobs, Duchess, DRYCCruising B – Jack Weber Trophy: Steve Zimmerman, Superstar, Corsair YC

NOVEMBER 2017 BREEZE/9Photo by Chris Gorog


Margaritaville 1½ Crowned King of the Hill

By S/C ANN ACH

The 2017 King of the HillRegatta, on Wednesday,September 13, assembled

the top boats from each racingclass of the Sunset Series andlet them race against each other.The winner was declared Kingof the Hill.

This year’s exciting finishfound Jay Steinbeck’sMargaritaville 1 ½ (CYC)winning for the fourth year in arow. Second place, Neil Fraser’sMexican Divorce, zoomed infront of third place, Rich Festa’sGroundhog Day, by 11 seconds.Liz Hjorth on Scooter (CYC)finished fourth, followed byPeter Nelson on Spray (CYC).All boats finished within aboutseven-and-a-half minutes ofeach other.

Named in honor of JoanHill, former chair of the SunsetSeries, this is a one-racecompetition using an invertedstart based on the PHRFhandicap of each of the 22entrants. This means the boatsstart at different times, with theslower boats starting first. Allboats race the same course,starting and finishing outsidethe detached breakwater. If thehandicaps were exactly correctand the crews equally skilled,all the boats should finishwithin seconds of each other; inpractice, it’s not that close, butthe finishers still clump, whichtakes a skilled race committeeto separate.

Afterwards, most thecompetitors gathered at CYCfor a festive BBQ and trophypresentation.

S/C Ann Ach and her crackrace committee team ran thissuccessful race, ending acompetitive summer ofWednesday night racing atCalifornia Yacht Club.

Five boats finished within 15 seconds of each other, a sign of good handicapping.

Jay Steinbeck’sMargaritaville 1½won the King of theHill for the fourthyear in a row.

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The Art Aficionados with thebeautifully painted silk scarves theycreated. The event was so popularthat another session will bescheduled.


CYCWA ACTIVITIESPADDLE TENNIS

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noonBring your paddles to the courts for fun-filled, round-robin

matches. No experience required – all skill levels are welcomeand invited to participate. Following the play on Thursdays, thereis a no-host lunch in the dining room. Please contact Co-chairsMarylyn Hoenemeyer and S/C Cheryl Mahaffey for more details.

BRIDGE CLUBWednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dining RoomWe welcome all bridge players to come every Wednesday,

however, to clarify the arrangement, it is necessary to form afoursome as each group now playing is self-contained. Thank youfor your interest and if you would like to substitute, contact ChairJoan Silver at 310-858-8080.

KNIT or KNOTThird Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to noon

First and Third Sunday evening of the monthCocktail Knitting, 5 to 7 p.m.

Members LoungeKnitters, crocheters, and needleworkers of any sort are

welcome to join us. Beginners and new members are welcome aswe have many experienced craft persons who can help you withthat new or abandoned project. Cocktail knitting is followed by ano-host dinner in the dining room. Chair is Suzanne Boone.

MAH JONGGThursdays 1 p.m. in the bar area

Join us for this fascinating and strategic tile game. All skilllevels welcome. If you already play mah jongg, you can also helpteach the game and strategies to members who are new to thegame. Just come and have some fun! For more information, dropby or contact Chair Susan Allan.

PAINTING AFICIONADOSEvery second and fourth Wednesday

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.If you enjoy drawing and painting, then Painting Aficionados

is for you. The group is fortunate to have some incredibleguidance and teaching from some of our talented CYC artists. Allskill levels encouraged. For details, contact SEO Norma Pratt.

UPCOMING EVENTSCommodores Ball

November 4Sold out – but call the Club for the possibility of last-

minute reservations for CYC’s gala event of the year.Always a fun evening of glamour, dancing, and matchlesscuisine, honoring Commodore Kellie Fennessy and all staffcommodores. Price is $125.00 inclusive.

Book MatesThursday, December 7

11:45 a.m. no-host lunch in the Fireside Room The December 7 selection is the charming “The

Storied Life of A. J. Fikry,” which one critic described as“A wonderful, moving, endearing story about the love ofbooks, bookish people, redemption, and transformation.”SEO Donna Petersen moderates. Chairs are Virginia andIra Teller. Use the Club website or call the Club forreservations and lunch information.

Sunset Book ClubWednesday, November 156:30 p.m. Fireside Room

Bestselling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” by J.D. Vanceprovides an insightful look at the dysfunctions plaguingworking class families that are resulting in addiction,violence, and despair. The lens is his own family, wrenchedby chaos with rescues by extended members. Theintervention by Vance’s deeply flawed but devotedgrandparents allowed him to excel academically.Moderator is Connie Webster. $10 for wine and cheese, allinclusive.

SAVE THE DATE:Toys for Tots Dinner and Entertainment

Wednesday, December 6 No-host cocktails 6 p.m.

Dinner and music at 7 p.m. Please join us for our annual festive celebration of the

US Marines Corps Toys for Tots program. This will be awonderful evening of great food, a special sing-along, andhand bell ringing during the cocktail hour. Please bring anunwrapped gift for a child of any age and join us for amemorable evening. Perfectly suited for your guests aswell. This event sells out, so please call the Club or use thewebsite for price and reservations early.

CYCWA on the HorizonBy SHIRLEY CABEEN

Artwork by Randy Sprout


Let us know where you and yourCYC burgee have been. Pack yourburgee on your travels and take a

picture of it with you and your fellowCYC members.

Submit to the Breeze editor, [email protected].

CYC BurgeeTravels

On a recent trip to Honolulu, Hawaii,Nick Lehroff and Narseen Babu-Khanexchanged burgees with Hawaii YachtClub Commodore Richard Denton.

Peter Stazicker exchanged burgees withthe commodore of the Scarborough YachtClub in North Yorkshire, UK.

Leslie McNelley, her son Alex, and friends traveled to Puerto Rico in September,just before Hurricane Irma hit. Alex (holding the CYC burgee) and his friends arepictured at the zip lines in the tropical forest of El Yunque National Forest.


On-the-Water Photography Contest Winner

“Twenty-six miles across the sea, Santa Catalina is a-waitin’ for me” goes the classic song about this year-round island escape,the destination for many CYC cruises. This month’s on-the-water photo contest winner, Vivian Huff, took a well-timed picture ofhusband Ken taking a refreshing dip at Catalina’s Emerald Bay.

Vivian’s photo makes her the winner of a bottle of fine wine selected by Assistant General Manager Gus Marks. Submit yourentry to: [email protected].

Capping this summer season’s balloon run is Dana Keith,crushing all records with a staggering 18 balloons! If onlycatching bugs was this easy. Enjoy the prime rib dinner!

Bounty for the member bringing in the most disabled balloons offour bay is a prime rib dinner for two at the Club. Send a photo of yourcatch to the dock office for consideration. One prize will be awarded

each month.

Balloon Fishing Contest Winner

By EVAN DAVIS, Dockmaster


Ullman/Frost #1September 2-3, Alamitos Bay YCLaser Radial: 22 entries.6 Gavin McJones7 Bastien Rasse10 Patrick Mulcahy12 Julia Rychlik

Shadden Series # 1September 9-10, Newport Harbor YCCFJ: 27 entriesCoached by Will Petersen1 Gavin McJones/Bastien Rasse

Perry Series #1/Pacific Coast ChampionshipSeptember 16-17, Cabrillo Beach YCC420: 19 entriesCoached by Bruno Mello1 Ansgar Jordan/Patrick Mulcahy9 Gavin McJones/Sally Wilmot11 Grant Janov/Ryan Janov19 Bobby Little, Jr./Kai Malm

Match Racing ChampionshipSeptember 17, CYCMartin 242: 7 entries4 Kieran Shocklee5 Bastien Rasse

The September issue of the Breeze did notinclude final results from the USODA NationalChampionship after racers had been placed inGold and Silver Fleets.

USODA National ChampionshipJuly 31-August 3, Big Blue Sailing Academy, Norfolk, VACoach Manny ResanoGold Fleet: 103 entries21 Jordan Janov54 Katharine Doble95 Callie DavisSilver Fleet: 204 entries5 Emily Doble50 Talia Hamlin82 Harry Bryan

Race Team ResultsBy GUILLAUME RASSE, Junior Program Director

Bastien Rasse and Gavin McJonesplaced first in the CFJ class at theShadden Series #1, Newport HarborYacht Club.

Jessica McJones, racing in July'sU.S. Laser Nationals at LakeTahoe, made the cover of the fall2017 issue of The Laser Sailor.

Happy Opti racer Tana Deyell

Guillaume Rasse, Junior ProgramDirector

Photo by Madoka Hamlin

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CYC-MDRAnnual FishingChallengeBy RANDY SPROUT

The CYC Power Fleet sponsoredthe 19th annual FishingChallenge on Sunday, September

24, with six boats and 26 anglershitting the bait barge at first light.Winds were light, due to a high-pressure system overhead, and withsardines for bait, expectations werehigh.

With her very first cast off the kelpbeds at Rocky Point, Del Rey YC’sCarolene Bookman, on her boat, PierPressure, showed the boys that she wasin it to win it. She pulled in a 10-pound, 1-ounce white sea bass! Wow!

First place and annual trophyhonors go to Del Rey YC forCarolene’s catch. Second place was anice 3-pound, 11-ounce calico basscaught by Tim Sheridan, also on PierPressure. Mickey Scheinbaum, on hisboat 3 Flags, caught the third-placefish, a 2-pound, 13-ounce salmongrouper. Fourth place was a 2-pound,2-ounce chucklehead caught by TomMulally. The fifth-place fish wascaught by Greg Zakharin, a 2-poundsalmon grouper. Susan Gritz Fernaldwon the big door prize: a giant "kidcatching" net from Promar.

First prize winner Carolene Bookman(DRYC)

CYC’s Brandon Fernald with sons Elliotand Ethan

CYC’s Susan Gritz Fernald

Greg Zakharin, Mickey Scheinbaum, andTom Mulally (DRYC)

Tim Sheridan, Keith Lambert, Carolene Bookman, Richard Somers, Carl Klarman (DRYC)


PaddleTennis

By JOHN NELSON

CYC paddletennis playersValerie Field,

S/C Tom O'Conor,Women's Paddle TennisCo-chair MarylynHoenemeyer, and DaveDarling lean in to learnmore about the sportfrom professionalinstructor LeslieHoward (far left).Clinics and lessons forplayers at any skilllevel are available.Contact Paddle TennisCo-chair John Nelsonor Marylyn if you wantto learn more aboutthis fun court game.

Photo by John Nelson

On September 10, CYC closed out awonderful season of Evening Colors.Many members were entertained by the

Los Angeles Fifes and Drums with big drums,the bugle, and traditional dress. Great food andplenty of drinks made for a very enjoyableevening, topped off by a very loud cannonblast! The Evening Colors ceremony is heldevery Sunday evening during the summer. Anaval tradition that dates back many years, itgives us all an opportunity to pay our respectsto the national colors and to honor all thebrave men and women of the armed forceswho protect our freedom. Special thanks go toCYC’s Master at Arms, Scott Jarema, whoensures a seamless ceremony throughout thesummer. We look forward to seeing you atEvening Colors next year.

Evening Colors Goes Off

with a Bang!By Port Captain TIM CLARKE

Master at Arms Scott Jarema, Fleet Captain Stephanie Weston, Vice CommodoreMike Blecher, and Port Captain Tim Clarke


Photos by Ann Turner


In their second informal event of the year, held inSeptember, Epicurean Society members tasted threehigh-end tequilas with sangrita (not sangria)—the

accompaniment of choice for sophisticated sippers ofgood tequila. After Susan French, general chair of theSociety, gave a brief introduction to the history andtypes of tequila, the group tasted Tres GeneracionesPlata, Don Julio Reposado, and Don Julio 70, alternatingsips of tequila with sips of sangrita.

For the event, Susan chose her favorite sangritarecipe (there are many) which is a chilled mixture of:

5 ½ ounces tomato juice5 ounces orange juice (preferably fresh-squeezed)1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice2-5 dashes of Tabasco1 pinch of salt

While sipping tequila, we also enjoyed ChefChristian’s famous ceviches (one fish, one shrimp),quesadillas, and chips with fresh, fire-roasted salsa. Apomarita cocktail (a Tom Rowe specialty) finished thetasting. A good time was had by all.

To make a pomarita, combine in a cocktail shakerwith ice:

1 ounce pomegranate juice1 ounce tequila1 ounce Cointreau¾ ounce fresh lime juice1 ½ ounces simple syrup (equal parts sugar and

water dissolved together in cold water)

Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glasswith salted rim. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Many thanks to Assistant General Manager GusMarks, who handled the logistics for the event; to ChefChristian for great food; to the staff who served us; andto Brandy, the bartender who mixed up the sangrita andthe pomaritas.

Epicurean Society Members Savor Sangrita at High-End Tequila Tasting

By SUSAN FRENCH, General Chair, Epicurean Society

Epicurean Society Members Savor Sangrita at High-End Tequila Tasting

By SUSAN FRENCH, General Chair, Epicurean Society

S/C Cheryl Mahaffey and RayS/C Bob Patterson and Kathy

The room is set and ready for the high-end tequila tasting.

The ghost of Agatha Christie hovers over “The MagpieMurders,” best-selling author Anthony Horowitz’s dark,deft, intricately plotted mystery that weaves the classic

form of the ’30s and ’40s into an original, chilling modern-daythriller.

Sue Moore led the discussion at our October 5 Book Matesluncheon, beginning with the question: “Did anyone guess thereal killer or killers?” And, of the 20 members in attendance,only one did! Sue filled us in on the author’s impressivebackground. His writing credits include many episodes of theAgatha Christie-like, long-running British series, “MidsomerMurders,” as well as the acclaimed World War II series, “Foyle’sWar.” Clearly, he knows his ’30s and ’40s time period. It alsobecame clear why his detective hero believed so strongly thatpeople who live in villages are more prone to acts of murderthan people who live in big cities.

While all appreciated the author’s ingenious structure, twowhodunits in one, there was a difference of opinion over whichof the two murder story plots was better written as well as the

most realistic and satisfying. Characters were definitelyHorowitz’s strong point, with the detective, Atticus Pünd, theliterary agent, Susan Ryeland, even the eerie forest and townas stand outs. Everyone marveled at the author’s ability toinvolve us in every step of the investigations.

Masterful, clever, and relentlessly suspenseful, “MagpieMurders” is a deviously dark take on vintage English crimefiction in which the reader becomes the detective.

The December 7 selection is the charming “The StoriedLife Of A. J. Fikry,” by Gabrielle Zevin. SEO Donna Petersenmoderates.

The January Book Mates selection is “Little FiresEverywhere,” by Celeste Ng. EO Dawn Sprout will moderate.

We meet on the first Thursday of every month, 11:45 a.m.to 2 p.m., for lunch and a stimulating environment thatcontinues to make Book Mates one of the Club’s most popularactivities. Pick up a copy of “Red Notice” and join us onNovember 2nd. Luncheon: $14.95++ Reservations stronglyrecommended. Call 310-823-4567.

“The Magpie Murders:” A Whodunit within a Whodunit

By VIRGINIA and IRA TELLER, Book Mates Co-chairs


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With the parking lot projectalmost completed, we aremoving on to do some

renovations in the kitchen. We havebegun to replace ovens, griddles, grills,and other equipment so that eventuallythe whole hot line will be new, as wellas adding a new refrigeration unit. ChefChristian has been looking forward toexpanding his menu in the bar anddining room, and having more efficientand reliable equipment will mean moreexciting and delicious food formembers.

We have also transitioned to emailing statementsto members. We had some who were still waiting for apaper statement to arrive, or didn’t think the emailedstatement was a real bill, but our MembershipDepartment followed up on every inquiry to see thateveryone got their statement. If you have anyproblems receiving your monthly statement, pleasereach out to our Membership Department so they canverify your email. Going forward, it would be helpfulif you were to write your membership number on thememo line of your check. We have received a numberof payments from members’ business accounts with noname or membership number, which makes it hard forour accountant to determine who sent the check.

The Young Professionals are having aFriendsgiving dinner on November 15. Event ChairScott North says it will be a family style, autumnalmeal starting with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7p.m. in the north side of the main dining room. Thedinner will include vegetarian selections. If youhaven’t been a part of the Young Professionals yet,you can check out the calendar for their scheduledevents, and, of course, reach out to Committee ChairsJes Bickhart and David Imai for further information.

Chef Christian has promised a spectacularThanksgiving dinner on November 23. What’s betterthan enjoying your turkey dinner and not having toclean up afterward? Reservations are a must, so givethe front desk a call if you’d like to reserve a table foryour family.

Building a gingerbread house on the Saturdayfollowing Thanksgiving has become a favorite familyactivity. We have two sessions, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.,

that each can accommodate 30children. It is important that you comeon time for the session you havesigned up for so you can be here forChef’s instructions, and can completeyour project in the time allowed.Reservations are mandatory.

For those who need to stock up onwine for the holiday season, make sureyou attend the Holiday Wine Tastingon November 30. Gus will havesparkling wines and wines speciallyselected for your holiday tables.

We have several holiday events within thefirst week of December. Our annual Holiday Partyis on December 3, celebrating both Christmas andHanukkah with food, crafts, an arrival by Santa,and the lighting of the menorah. The CYCWAholds their annual Toys for Tots dinner witheveryone contributing an unwrapped gift, andguests visiting from the U.S. Marines Corps, onDecember 6. The Holiday Boat Parade onDecember 9 is a member favorite, so make anearly reservation for dinner if you want to watchfrom the dining room.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d like toexpress my gratitude for your friendship andfellowship at CYC.

From the ManagerBy MICHELE UNDERWOOD

In Memoriam

Janet Copoloff CYC member since 1998

S/C Walter H. Del Mar CYC member since 1963

John MacLaurin CYC member since 1976

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