1 st Race Challenge And the Start of the Navy Yacht Club. April, 12 th, 1931

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1 1 st Race Challenge And the Start of the Navy Yacht Club April, 12 th, 1931

2 2016 marks 85 Years of Navy Yacht Club HISTORY Established April 12 th, 1931 Navy Yacht Club Pensacola has a long prestigious history: Founded by flight students at NASP in 1931 Navy Cup--Originated in 1962, with the trophy provided by the US Navy. A unique team concept that was, by request of the base, part of the th Anniversary Celebration of NASP *The long running race to Isla Mujeres was only possible because of the collaborative efforts of NYCP and NASP *Hosted the Cradle of Naval Aviation Regatta that commemorated the 75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation *The Bikini Regatta, originated by Lloyd and Beverly Stagg, brought a new concept in competitive sailing to Pensacola Bay that has been replicated by other local clubs *NYCP continues to honor its Military roots, offering military students the opportunity to compete on the water at a minimal membership cost *NYCP says "thanks" to those who have' given so much for our freedom. The originator of Wounded American Veterans Event, WAVE, is "rolling" around Florida, thanks to adoption by the Florida Commodores Association. This "Day on the Bay" is a labor of love for hosting yacht clubs In 2011, a search through vintage GOSPORTs, and collaboration with Hill Goodspeed, Naval Aviation Museum Historian, revealed the following NYCP sailors, who are most likely our founders: *A. Dixon winged in 1931 *William Masland winged in 1931 *H. Starves winged in 1931 *J.H. Smith winged in 1932 We have been entrusted with a rich legacy, for which we should feel honored to protect. Commodore s Comments From the Helm: FEBRUARY 2016 JOHN MATTHEWS Our first meeting of 2016 was well attended. We started a training presentation which was a discussion of the relationship between Navy Yacht Club Pensacola and the International Federation of Sailing (ISAF). It was well received and most members present were not totally aware of this relationship and how it works. It is my plan to continue to present topics that provide information of interest to the membership. If you would like to have a topic presented please let me know. Kim Kaminski is working on developing a special celebration of the 85 th Anniversary. In order for the celebration to come together and be successful, Kim will need several volunteers to assist her. If you are interested in helping with this project please let me know or get in touch with Kim. We have had 37 members pay their dues for It is anticipated that there are several more who will be renewing their membership. The deadline is March 1, I would like to thank all those who have renewed their membership. It shows their commitment to NYCP and growing the club and continuing its legacy on Pensacola Bay. NYCP is going to need several volunteers to serve on race committee this year. You do not have to know anything about race committee you just need to be willing to serve. We will train you and make sure that you enjoy serving. If you have an interest in learning more about race committee, regattas, and racing please let Barry Pokorney, Jim Parsons, Bob Sutton or me know and we will make it happen. I am looking forward to another great year for Navy Yacht Club Pensacola. There are a lot of members that are working hard to ensure that it is a great year. Please get involved so it will be. John Matthews 2016 Commodore johnmatthews@cox.net (850)

3 Upcoming Local Regattas Meetings Gatherings FEBRUARY 4 NYCP Membership Meeting NYCP 6 Super Bowl Regatta BWYC 6-7 Valentine Regatta - StPYC 7 Billy Goat Regatta BucYC Mardi Gras Regatta One Design NOYC NOOD Regatta StPYC 13 Valentine Regatta/Bay Champ #1 - PBYC Mardi Gras Regatta Capdevielle NOYC 16 Evening with the Commodores Crow s Nest Tripp 26 Midwinters - StABYC 20 GYA Flying Scot Mardi Gras Regatta NOYC Winters Series 1 & 2 MYC Mardi Gras Regatta Offshore PHRF - NOYC 23 NYCP Bridge Meeting Ferguson Airport J70 Midwinter Championships StPYC 27 Spring #1 - LBYC 27 Commodore s Cup #1 / Maxine #1/ Bay Champ #2 - NYCP Leukemia Cup North Shore HS PontYC Winter Series 3 & 4 MYC US Sailing Judge Seminar - SYC NYC = Navy Yacht Club PBYC = Pensacola Beach Yacht Club PYC = Pensacola Yacht Club BucYC = Buccaneer Yacht Club BWYC = Bay Waveland Yacht Club LBYC = Long Beach Yacht Club MYC = Mobile Yacht Club NOYC = New Orleans Yacht Club PontYC = Pontchartrain Yacht Club StPYC = St. Petersburg Yacht Club SYC = Southern Yacht Club 2016 Pensacola Bay Championship Series Feb 13 Valentine Regatta PBYC (Bay Champ #1) Feb 27 Maxine #1/CC#1 NYCP (Bay Champ #2) Mar 5 Maxine #2 /Rites of Spring PBYC (Bay Champ #3) Mar 12 Maxine #3 PYC (Bay Champ #4) Apr 16 CC#2 /85 th Anniversary NYCP (Bay Champ #5) May 7 Sea Buoy PBYC (Bay Champ #6) May 21 Cancer Society Regatta PYC (Bay Champ #7) Jun Gulf port-pensacola GYC/PYC (Bay Champ #8) Sep 3 Pcola Bch Pier and Back PBYC (Bay Champ #9) Sep 24 CC #3 NYCP (Bay Champ #10) Oct 1 Lost Bay PtYC (Bay Champ #11) Oct WFORC PYC (Bay Champ #12) 2016 NYCP Racing Calendar February 27, Maxine #1 / Commodore s Cup #1 (Bay Champ #2) April 16, 2016 Commodore s Cup #2 /85th Anniversary Regatta (Bay Champ #5) June 11-12, th Annual Navy Cup Regatta July 9, th Annual Bikini Regatta September 24, 2016 Commodore s Cup #3 (Bay Champ #10) October 29, 2016 Commodore s Cup #4 / Veteran Regatta The Navy Yacht Club will now be using the US Sailing Regatta Network, powered by Regatta Network.com For all race registrations visit to obtain registration the link. All sailors have something in common the importance of keeping sailing vibrant and strong for future generations. Pensacola Bay Championship Series The hope and idea for this new Pensacola Bay Championship Series would encourage greater participation by everyone in all of the regattas on the bay in 2016, not just in your home club regattas. There would be 12 or so regattas in the series and maybe only 8 or 9 would have to be sailed to qualify a yacht for the Bay Championship thereby offering the potential for 3 or 4 throw-outs or regattas that could be skipped if a yacht wasn t able to compete in all 12. There s definitely room for multihull divisions as well as PHRF racing and cruising and One-Design divisions, youth divisions, etc. (Possibly even inshore and offshore divisions). All the details are to be worked out in time for the New Year so be sure to note the Pensacola Bay Championship Series on your sailing calendar in 2016! (See schedule on the left.0

4 Vice s Verses Bob Sutton Hello All, First I would like to welcome back the returning members. It is good to see so many want this club to continue. I hope we get more to re-sign up before the March 1 st deadline to save money, and remain members. It is never an easy thing to increase Dues but I think the Commodore is doing what needs to be done to make NYCP strong and self-sustaining. I would also like to ask for your help to become volunteers for the different committees that the club has, WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Moving to another subject, I talked with the base security Boss and we couldn t come to any agreement on how to get non ID card members on the Base. The policy has also changed for visitors to the base. Visitors must now go to the West gate for access. We can still have a sponsor at the main gate or when this big security inspection is over at the end of February - we may be able to work a Vetted list to get members on base. So I continue to work with my committee to find a home for NYCP off-base. I have been looking into the closed KFC on the corner of Navy and Gulf Beach and after some phone calls found out it is for sale. I will be looking inside the building to see if it is something we can work with, prime location to put a nice Italian restaurant in. It has been a very busy month for me so I didn t get a chance to get my committee together but will get back on track this month. I am still working on the Marcello s effort also. One last pitch for Molly, Membership is all of the member s responsibility. To grow we need the help of all the members. So go out and find new members and bring them home!! Social Committee Notes By Kathy Champagne The Social Committee helps with Membership meetings, Regattas and Special Events. Here are the Themes for the NYCP General Membership Meetings in 2016 February Red and White Chili Cook-Off : Red and White Chili, corn bread and Valentine Cookies March Shamrock Party : Shamrock Shepherd s Pie, Irish dark bread and salad April IRS Blues (Comfort Food) May Cinco de Mayo ; Walking Taco, Mexican Rice and Mexican Cookies June Wings on the Water ; Reflect on the 75 th Anniversary Bob Hope Special: Wings and Potato Salad July 4 th of July Picnic Potluck August Road to Rio Kick-off for the 2016 Olympics and hopefully our NYCP Paralympian, Damian Brazilian Cuisine and Trivia September open for suggestions October open for suggestions November Year Look Back and NYCP 2016 Reflections 1966 Cuisine In addition we will be planning 4 Marina events during the year. If you are interested in helping with any of these events in 2016 please contact me - Kathy Champagne. Kathy Champagne kathychampagne@bellsouth.net rrsutton01@cox.net (662) Bob Sutton Vice Commodore After a meeting or activity at the Crow s Nest - Please remember to wipe down your tables and return the chairs back to their original set-up (four chairs to each table) Thank you. NYCP FACILITY COMMITTEE: Chairman Vice Commodore Bob Sutton Members: Barry Pokorney, Don Robinson, Jim Parsons, Ellen Costigan, Liz Richbourg, Marcia Cooper and Beverly Stagg (alternate) Which Team will win the Chili Cook-off at the February Meeting.come, taste and see!!!

5 REAR COMMODORE Jim Parsons Hello All, Commodore s Cup Race #1 also known as the Maxine Sansom Series Race #1 and now it is also known as the Pensacola Bay Championship Race #2 will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016.This is our first race of the year and we look forward to the membership coming out to support this event. If you are interested in being trained to help out with our regattas for let me know we would love to have you help out with any of our upcoming activities. Jim Parsons Rear Commodore jimparsons@bellsouth.net (850) FLEET CAPTAIN "Racing News" Barry Pokorney Hello All, If you are interested in assisting with our future Commodore s Cup Races in 2016, Cruising Activities, yachting activities or with the GYA Capdevielle Racing please do not hesitate to contact me. Also, if you have a power boat and would like to become involved in our race day activities please let me know (we have funds in our budget available to assist you with the use of your vessel i.e fuel). I look forward to serving as your Fleet Captain for If you have any questions don t hesitate to ask. GYA Capdevielle RACING Flying Scot / GYA Events Standard Schedule 2016 Apr 1-3 GORC Apr 9-10 Gilliland/Spring Fling (Flying Scot) May Opening Regatta (Flying Scot) May Spring Regatta (Flying Scot) Jun 4-5 Candler Regatta (Flying Scot) Jun Offshore Challenge Cup Jun Gulfport to Pensacola Jul 9-10 Meigs Regatta (Flying Scot) Jul Summer Regatta (Flying Scot) Jul Women s PHRF Championship Jul Junior Liptons (Flying Scot) Jul Weatherly Regatta(Flying Scot) Aug 6-7 GYA J-22 Aug Knost Regatta (Flying Scot / PHRF) Aug Galloway Regatta (Flying Scot) Sep 3-5 Lipton Regatta (Flying Scot) Sep 10 Chappell-Stitt Sep Back to School (Flying Scot) Sep Wadewitz Regatta (Flying Scot) Oct WFORC Oct GYA Fish Class Nov Jubilee Regatta /Flying Scot Individual Championship Dec 3-4 Sugar Bowl Regatta(FlyingScot) Women s Regattas 2016 Mar Fleur de Lis SYC / NOYC / LPWSA July 9 - Bikini Regatta - NYCP July 23 - Race for the Roses PBYC July GYA Women s PHRF Championship - PBYC July 30 - Fast Women - PtYC Aug GYA Knost Regatta PCYC Aug 27 Pam Sintes Regatta - NOYC Oct 22 - Pink Ribbon SYC / NOYC / LPWSA Dan Smith Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund Barry Pokorney Fleet Captain barry.pokorney@gmail.com (850) If you know a youth who is interested in learning how to sail or if you are interested in helping with the youth sailing program Please submit their name and information or provide your contact information to any of the Navy Yacht Club Board members

6 US Sailing GYA Regional/District/National/World Events Feb Feb Mar 2-4 Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr 2-7 Apr 7-10 Apr 8-10 May 21 May Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep 3-5 Oct 8-9 Oct Nov Tripp 26 Midwinters J70 Midwinter Championship Thistle Midwinters Alfonso Sutter D-14 Laser Champs J/22 Midwinters Winter Lightning Championship USODA Gulf Coast Championship Flying Scot Midwinters Wetafest Finn Nationals Bay County Youth Championship C-22 National Championship Navy Cup GYA Offshore Challenge Cup Jr Lipton Championship USODA Team Race Nationals USODA Girls Nationals USODA Nationals Knost Championship Galloway GYA Sunfish/Laser Champ Lipton Challenge GYA Finn Championship GYA Fish Championship USODA Opti Midwinters GYA (Gulf Yachting Association) Activities Dick Piatt Hello All, I made it over to Fairhope YC for the GYA Winter meeting on 9 January and sat in on the Capdevielle meeting. Most of the discussion revolved around issues regarding the implementation of the Viper 640 as the Capdevielle competition boat beginning in For 2016 and 2017 the flying scot will still be the boat we'll sail for the series, although they're planning a GYA sanctioned Viper class at a limited number of regattas to allow clubs to get used to sailing it. Whether we ever get one or not is something that will have to be dealt with in the future. The cost is anywhere from $35K for a new one to somewhere in the $20K range for used ones. The beginning of the GYA Capdevielle schedule is a little different this year. Our first race will be the Spring Regatta at Buccaneer YC on May, with the Opening Regatta at Fairhope not until May. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any info about GYA. Any questions ask Dick! The Gulf Yachting Association s Annual Winter Meeting was held on January 8 th thru the 10 th at the Fairhope Yacht Club. The GYA finalized the regatta schedule for 2016 and the new updates to the schedule have been added to the calendar. One of the new items that have been added is the GYA Sportboat Championship and Interclub Series. This series has been created to help transition the use of the Viper 640 into the interclub racing schedule by Our Capdevielle racing in the Flying Scot will still be going strong and we will need your help and participation. The Gulf Yachting Association Sportboat Championship and Interclub Series will be sailed in the years 2016 and 2017 in parallel with the 2016 and 2017 Capdevielle Series, as outlined herein, for the purpose of introducing and transitioning the Viper 640 as the GYA Interclub Boat effective in GYA Sportboat Championship & Interclub Series Regatta Dates GYA Opening Fairhope Yacht Club Meigs Regatta Ft Walton Yacht Club Weatherly Regatta Gulfport Yacht Club Sugar Bowl Regatta - Southern Yacht Club 2017 Regatta Dates Mardi Gras Regatta - New Orleans Yacht Club GYA Opening Gulfport Yacht Club Candler Regatta St Andrews Bay Yacht Club Meigs Regatta Ft Walton Yacht Club Summer Regatta Mobile Yacht Club Weatherly Regatta Gulfport Yacht Club Wadewitz Regatta Fairhope Yacht Club Sugar Bowl Race of Champions New Orleans Yacht Club Please be sure to check the Navy Yacht Club website: for all of the yacht club news such as upcoming meetings, sign-up for activities or sailboat crew, information about the club and notice of races as well as other contact information. Also check out the photos from the new Where in the World is the NYCP Burgee map link. If you have a picture to submit be sure to let us know. Dick Piatt GYA Coordinator Director piatt49@att.net (850) Richard Smith Website and Newsletter Director rps2949@att.net

7 Where in the world is the NYCP Burgee? This is a variation of the Where s Waldo drawings that were popular several years ago. Basically members of the club for the next year submit pictures to the Social Committee - which have the Burgee or our license plate somewhere in the photograph. Pictures can be submitted at any time electronically or dropping them off at one of the club events to any member of the social committee. Each month the social committee will review the picture(s) submitted and selection of one along with a runner-up which is unique and would be of the most interest to the entire club to submit to the Foghorn. Monthly winners will be reviewed and voted on by the social committee and the club membership prior to the 85 th Anniversary Social. Based on the number of applicants a 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place winner will be announced at the Anniversary event. Club members or their guests are eligible to participate. Navy Yacht Club Objectives: A) To instruct, train and encourage recreational boating and competitive sailing events including all race management activities. B) To instruct and develop skills in seamanship, piloting, navigation, water safety and boat maintenance including cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard in promotion safe boating practices. Welcome to the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola. As an all- Volunteer organization we look forward to your becoming directly involved in many of the activities and events conducted by NYCP. It is the interest in and commitment to the avenues of service that makes the administration and operation of the Club successful. We look forward to an exciting year and the success of our membership becoming personally involved with their time and talents. We appreciate your interest and willingness to make a commitment especially in the following areas of activity: Social, Sailing, Communications and Site Management Sincerely, The 2016 Navy Yacht Club Bridge Officers Membership News By Director - Molly Werner Attention all members To date we have 38 members who have renewed. The Dues for 2016 will be increased to $ per member and for students memberships will be $25.00 per person. There is a $30.00 late fee added if dues are not paid by March 3 rd, 2016 (per our bi-laws). If you would like to pay your dues bi-annually you can pay $75.00 in January and $75.00 in July. If you have friends who would like to join our club please contact me. Be sure to have them fill out the brand new application form with all the latest updated information that is being requested. Also, if your phone number has changed, please let me know so I can update that information on our membership roster. If you requested a name badge or membership card, please don t forget to check in with me to pick up your items. Many thanks! C) To establish and maintain professional liaison with local commands. D) To establish and maintain an association with the military and civilian sailing or recreational organizations. E) To sponsor and provide training to youth groups. mc4werner@aol.com NYC dues for 2016 Molly Werner Membership Director F) To encourage membership and participation in the U.S. Naval Sailing Association. G) To promote and encourage social activities among members Membership Dues are payable on or before January 7, 2015 through March 3, A semi-annual payment plan is available, just ask us. NOTE: a late fee of $30 will be assessed after March 3, $240 per family *** - $120 per member *** - $25 per student *NOTE: Portions of the dues payment will be placed in a special Building Fund account. ***In addition, any NYCP member who permanently resides more than 150 miles from Naval Air Station Pensacola (for at least six consecutive months) annually shall be eligible for a reduced dues rate of 50 percent per member/family.

8 Checks should be made payable to the Navy Yacht Club. Send your check directly to: Treasurer NYC P.O. Box 4422 Pensacola FL FORWARD MARCH Airing Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Channel 44 about local military If you would like to order a name tag, please let me know at the monthly meetings. The cost of a name tag is $8.50. New Members If you are interested in joining the Navy Yacht Club as a club member - please be advised that our updated and revised membership requirements and bylaws changes have been recently approved. Qualified applicants shall now include: Reserve and Former Military personnel of all United States Uniformed Services and their dependents Actively employed or retired civilians of the Department of the Defense and their dependents Student members members who are assigned as students to military schools located on military installations located in the Pensacola Bay area. Their student membership shall expire upon their graduation from the military school they had been attending. Student members are not eligible to vote. Honorary Members members whose membership has been proposed to and elected by the Bridge and approved by the general membership, Individuals nominated for Honorary Membership shall have made a significant contribution to the Club in the form of time, services rendered or by having a special skill or talent needed by the Club. Honorary members are subject to approval on an annual basis and honorary members are not eligible to vote. Family Membership = Membership of the family of a person who has qualified as a Regular Member. Family includes husband and wife, legally married and their legally dependent child (children) who qualify as Junior Members as described below. Junior Membership = Membership of a dependent child (in a family membership) under the age of eighteen and twenty-two if still financially supported by the family. Junior Members shall not be eligible to vote. N.Y.C.P. Meeting January 7, 2016 Hello All, We had a good start to the New Year with 31 members at the meeting who enjoyed the pizza and salad along with the special presentation by our Commodore John Matthews regarding our Navy Yacht Club relationship with the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) which is now known as World Sailing - the world governing body for the sport of sailing which is officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It was created in 1907 as the IYRU (International Yacht Racing Union) before the name was change in August of 1996 to the International Sailing Federation. We also welcomed two new members: John Buziak (who has helped with the Junior Sailing Program at PYC) Cody Dale (who is an instructor with the Air Traffic Control Tower and has extensive sailing experience) If you are new members to the club - we would like to welcome you. I look forward to seeing you at the meetings. If you bring any new friends with you to the meeting be sure to let me know so I can introduce your friends to our members-you never know who may want to join our ranks and become the newest Navy Yacht Club member. Carol Johnson Miss Hospitality - c.wj@cox.net Applications for membership can be found on the Navy Yacht Club website at: or by contacting Molly Werner, Membership Chair at or by mc4werner@aol.com New member Cody Dale

9 2016 celebrates: 400 th Anniversary of William Shakespeare s Death 400 th Anniversary of the work of Copernicus 200 th Anniversary of the birth of Frankenstein 150 th Anniversary of Commissioning First Admiral in Navy 100 th Anniversary of the National Park Service 100 th Anniversary of Einstein s theory of relativity 100 th Anniversary of US declared War on Germany 100 th Anniversary of 1 st Ship to Shore Voice Communication 100 th Anniversary of AB3 Flying Boat Launch 100 th Anniversary of Greers 80 th Anniversary of Spanish Civil War 80 th Anniversary of the Hindenburg Airship first flight 80 th Anniversary of the first flight of a Spitfire 75 th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor 75 th Anniversary of the 1 st Liberty Ship 75 th Anniversary of the Commissioning of the US Hornet 75 th Anniversary of the Lend-Lease Act 75 th Anniversary of Captain America 70 th Anniversary of the Blue Angels 50 th Anniversary of the Super Bowl 50 th Anniversary of Boat US 50 th Anniversary of the River Patrol Force (PBRs) 50 th Anniversary of Gemini th Anniversary of the Challenger Disaster 25 th Anniversary of Desert Storm 25 th Anniversary of Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetary 15 th Anniversary of Ellen McArthur (youngest women to sail around the world alone) 15 th Anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom Viva Florida Promoting Florida s History and Culture Pensacola Fun Fact! It is the aircraft that symbolized American involvement in the Vietnam War, whether extracting troops from a hot landing zone or taking off from the rooftop of the American Embassy in Saigon during the evacuation of South Vietnam. Naval aviation s first UH-1 Iroquois helicopters known popularly as the Huey, based on its earlier HU-1 designation entered service with the Marine Corps on Feb. 21, Advanced versions of the aircraft still are operational today. More Fun Facts! During the early years of the Cold War, Naval aviation s mission requirements included long-range delivery of nuclear weapons. Some of the first aircraft assigned to carry out these flights, patrol planes were never meant to fly from a ship. On Feb. 7, 1950, one of these aircraft, a P2V-3C Neptune, launched from the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42) steaming off the Florida coast. The airplane completed a 25 hour, 59 minute flight of 5,060 miles before landing in California the following day, the longest flight ever made from the deck of an aircraft carrier. Florida Humanities Council invites you: For more information: Enjoy our events around the state! Viva Florida Fun Fact As the Nation s First settlement attempt, the Pensacola Bay Area plays a significant role in over 500 years of history that helped to create the State of Florida. In honor of this history be on the lookout for monthly Viva-related fun facts about Pensacola! Viva Pensacola! Fun Facts Feb. 22, 1974, marked a special day in the lives of a group of officers completing flight training, their dressblue uniforms soon to be adorned with the distinctive wings of gold identifying each one of them as a Naval aviator. Yet, when one particular name was called, it represented not only a personal achievement, but also a milestone for the Navy as Lt. j.g. Barbara Ann Allen became the first female Naval aviator. Mirage For Sale; fast, stiff, great sailing boat with over $2500 in new sails; and trailer It is the same boat as the Kelly 24. Great entry level cruiser and PHRF racer - Go to Craig s List for details and pictures; or call Bob Kriegel at $

10 Sunshine Lady Lili Cartwright Captain Sunshine a.k.a. Lili Cartwright here Super Bowl 50 Super Cam vs. The Sheriff Battle in the Bay February 7th NYCP - Historical Archives Hello All, This year will be the Navy Yacht Club s 85 th Anniversary and we need your help! If you have any old photos of the Navy Yacht Club or any of the club s past activities, please be sure to contact me or send them to me for archiving. We are planning a special presentation and your photos will help make the celebration significant. Thanks for your help in keeping our history alive. Tina Sulser Historical Archives Director tinak456@hotmail.com I WILL HOPEFULLY SEE YOU AT THE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS! IF YOU PLAN ON BEING SICK SOON GIVE ME A CALL. CAPT. LILI SUNSHINE LADY P.S. If you are interested in taking the helm as The Sunshine Lady please let me know after 33 years I am looking to retire! Looking for Sailors.. -Are you interested in sailing or crewing on a boat? -Have you ever wanted to learn how to rig a boat, hoist a sail or anchor a boat? -Are you an experienced racer and need a boat and crew to sail with? Then you should come out and join in on the yachting fun with the sailors and members of the Navy Yacht Club of Pensacola (NYCP) located aboard the Pensacola Naval Air Station at the Bayou Grande Marina. Visit our website at for more information or sign up under the Hey I need Crew listing on the home page Membership meetings are held on the First Thursdays of each month and guests are always welcome. Sunfish sailing is held on Thursdays during the season. Please be advised that NYCP Fleet Captain Barry Pokorney has been diagnosed with a serious respiratory infection. According to Barry, he may be restrained for several more weeks. Please keep him in your prayers. Mardi Gras Festivities Lafitte Parade February 5th Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade February 6th Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade February 7th Red Beans and Rice February 8th Fat Tuesday Street Celebration February 9 th

11 signature beverages while you listen to the great bands LULU (5858) NYCP SHIPS STORE Navy Yacht Club Burgees and License Plates are available contact a Board member if you would like to purchase Navy Yacht Club burgee or plate found in our Ships Store inventory! Show your support for NYCP by wearing or using items with the Navy Yacht Club logo. Remember we have regattas and celebrations throughout the year a perfect occasion to show off your yacht club spirit especially for our Navy Cup Championship or Raft-up Opportunities. If you need a logo to be embroidered on a hat, shirt, etc. contact Wings & Things Monogramming at 3815 W. Navy Boulevard (next to El Agave Mexican Restaurant), at (850) They have the Navy Yacht Club Burgee Embroidery Patch as well as other Navy Yacht Club logos on file and can place the logo on any item you want to bring in for under $5.00. The shop is opened from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday. February 9 th In the Mood (a 1940 s Musical Revue) Saenger Theatre 3:00PM Hop aboard the "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and you'll soon be "In the Mood" to hear some great musicians "Sing, Sing, Sing." Much more than just a concert, In the Mood is a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and the big band greats of the '40s. Complete with authentic costumes and choreography, In The Mood pays homage to America's greatest generation, when people listened and boogied to up-tempo big band rhythms and danced to intimate ballads. Experience the swing, the rhythm and the jazzy, brassy, patriotic, sentimental music of this pivotal time in America's history. UPCOMING EVENTS in the PENSACOLA/Gulf Coast AREA Tuesdays, February 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th & 23 rd - Breakfast & Behind the Scenes 8:00 AM, National Naval Aviation Museum Tuesdays, February 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th and 23 rd Tuesday City Trolley Tour Snowbird Express 10AM & 2PM. Pensacola Visitors Information Center Wednesday, February 3 rd Annie 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Attention Navy Yacht Club Boat Owners: If you keep your boat at the Bayou Grande Marina and need to have someone work on your vessel or prepare your boat for Storms and they do not have a military ID to gain access onto the base please contact Mike Helms or Janelys Christopher in the Bayou Grande Marina Office. The marina office can place them on an admittance list. Items needed by the Marina office in order to be placed on the list include obtaining a copy of their ID (identification), the Business name and copy of their insurance as well as the Vehicle ID number and Vehicle -Plate number. If you have any questions please contact: Bayou Grande Marina bgmarina@bellsouth.net Office, FAX Upcoming Community & Yachting Events February 7 th Air Force Band of the West 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, National Naval Aviation Museum The Concert Band is a 45-member ensemble that represents the Air Force by performing for formal military ceremonies, educational clinics, and public concerts throughout the Southern United States. At every performance they offer a wide range of entertaining music to their audiences. The bands repertoire consists of music from the Renaissance through the present day, from symphonic band literature to Broadway musicals, and from Sousa marches to today s popular hits. February 9 th LuLu s 17 th Anniversary and Mardi Gras Boat Parade 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Join us here at LuLu's on Fat Tuesday, February 9, 2016 for the biggest, baddest (with a side of Lagniappe) Mardi Gras Celebration in town. Come dressed in your finest beads and costume then start your day with one of our Thursdays, February 4 th, 11 th, 18 th and 25 th Thursday City Trolley Tour Snowbird Express 10AM & 2PM. Pensacola Visitors Information Center Thursday, February 4 th 2016 Snowbird Roost 11:00AM Holy Spirit Catholic Church Thursday, February 4 th Glenn Miller Orchestra 5:15-6:45PM Cubi Bar, 7:00-9;00 PM National Naval Aviation Museum Thursday, February 4 th thru Sunday, February 7 th Quilters: A Mainstage Production 7:30 PM, Thurs, Fri & Sat, 2:30 PM Sun, Pensacola Little Theatre Friday, February 5 th Annual Krewe of Lafitte Mardi Gras Parade 8:00 PM, Downtown Pensacola Saturday, February 6 th Super BOWL Chili Cook-off 10AM Cooking, 12Noon Tasting, Florabama Saturday, February 6 th Pardi Gras 11AM to 6PM, The Point Restaurant, Innerarity Point Saturday, February 6 th Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade 2:00 PM, Downtown Pensacola Sunday, February 7 th Mardi Gras Celebration & Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade 1PM, Casino Parking Lot, 2PM Parade Tuesday, February 9 th In the Mood a 1940 s Musical Revue 3:00 PM, Saenger Theatre Tuesday, February 9 th Pensacola s Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Street Party 5PM, Downtown Pensacola

12 Friday, February 12 th thru Sunday, February 14 th Short Attention Span Theatre: Studio 400 Series 7:30 PM, Fri & Sat, Pensacola Little Theatre Saturday, February 13 th Pensacola Double Bridge Run 7:00 AM, Community Maritime Park Saturdays, February 13 th, 20 th & 27 th 2016 Palafox Market 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturdays MLK Plaza (all 3 medians) Palafox between Garden and Wright Streets Saturday, February 13 h Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: Cirque de la Symphonie 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Thursday, February 18 th thru Saturday, February 20 th Short Attention Span Theatre: Studio 400 Series 7:30 PM, Thurs, Fri & Sat, Pensacola Little Theatre Thursday, February 18 th Don Williams in Concert 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Friday, February 19 th thru Sunday, February 21st Pensacon Fri, 1:00 PM, Sat & Sun 10:00 AM, Pensacola Bay Center and various venues Friday, February 19 th Gallery Night PM to 9PM Downtown Pensacola - Palafox Street Monday, February 22 nd Sleeping Beauty 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Tuesday, February 23 rd Stomp 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Wednesday, February 24 th The Lady With All the Answers 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre 85 th Anniversary Established April 12 th, 1931 Plans are in the works for establishing a: Vice Commodore s Champagne Social Creating a Logo to commemorate the Anniversary Establishing a Member Photo Directory and Historical Reference Book (with both past and current members) Making social plans for the Anniversary Regatta Establishing Committees to help in various areas regarding all of the 2016 events Yacht America visit starting on November 11 th In conjunction with the 85 th Anniversary If you want to assist and take part in this special year for the Navy Yacht Club PLEASE let us know. WE need your help and your ideas! Contact any one of the Board Officers; and/or the Foghorn or Website Director. OR Sign up at the next meeting! Let s make 2016 a year to REMEMBER! Thursday, February 25 th Dinner & an Aria 5:00 & 7:30 PM, Jackson s Steakhouse Saturday, February 27 th 24 th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show 10:00AM-4:00PM, Main Street, Orange Beach Navy Yacht Club member Bonnie Schwann proudly displays the name to be given to the new 34 ft power boat she and her husband Mark recently acquired.

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14 Advanced Judge Seminar at Southern Yacht Club 2/27/2016-2/28/2016 Southern Yacht Club 105 N Roadway St. New Orleans, LA Contact: Dwight LeBlanc, Jr. Instructors: James Tichenor, John Luppens $45 seminar fee includes snacks, lunch, handout materials and test processing. Registration ends Monday, February 22nd. Late registration (incurring a $25 late fee) is available through Wednesday, February 24th. Walk-in registrations are not available for this seminar. Buddy Hamilton Crew Member of the Year for Seabreeze with Skipper Dan Owczarczak Molly Werner Crew Member of the Year for Maxine with Presenter George Gamble Lucie Albee, Crew Member of the Year for Helldiver with Skipper Kim Kaminski, Rookie of the Year for Helldiver Nancy Norris and Runnerup Crew of the Year for Helldiver Paula Finley 2015 Pensacola Bay Crew Members of the Year (This list represents the Boats and their crews who were present at the Banquet) Atlantic Union Keith Dubose Caribbean Soul Tim Dutton Coyote Lincoln Cox Finesse Leanne Pickering Forerunner Kevin Mcarthur Helldiver Lucie Albee Kanaloa Russ Grant Legacy Jennifer Bryon Maxine Molly Werner My Sharona Mike Pedersen Night Sky Larry Cost, Tracey Cost, Janet Davies Partager Phil Webb Reach Around Mike Craighead Rodent XL Denny Blume Rush Gill Hackel Seabreeze Buddy Hamilton Tryptonite Doc Bellows Keith Dubose, crew member from Atlantic Union won the 2015 Overall Crew Member of the Year Award and prize package which included a full set of foul weather gear and other handy items The Helldiver Table was the winner of the Best Decorated Table for the 2015 Sailors Banquet

15 Table Decorations from the 2015 Pensacola Bay Yachting Awards Banquet January 8 th, 2016 Black History Month- February Ground Hog Day- Feb 2 nd Valentine s Day Feb 14th President s Day Feb 15 th

16 Celebrating over 84 years of history. Established on April 12, Navy Yacht Club Officers Commodore: John Matthews Vice Commodore: Bob Sutton Rear Commodore: Jim Parsons Fleet Captain: Barry Pokorney Secretary: Tina Sulser Treasurer: Bill Clark Website/Newsletter Director: Richard Smith Membership Director: Molly Werner Historical Archives Director: Tina Sulser GYA Coordinator Director: Dick Piatt Past Commodore: N/a Social Committee: Kathy Champagne Sailing Committee: Jim Parsons Facilities Committee: Bob Sutton Communications Committee: Tina Sulser Finance Committee: Bill Clark Capt. Sunshine: Lili Cartwright Miss Hospitality: Carol Johnson Ship s Store: tbd Foghorn Editor Kim Kaminski NYCP the NYCP Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 4th, :30 PM at the Crow s Nest aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station All Guests are Welcome! Hurricane Season begins June 1, Storm Names: Alex Igor Richard Bonnie Julia Shary Colin Karl Tomas Danielle Lisa Virginie Earl Matthew Walter Fiona Nicole Gaston Otto Be Ready Hermine Paula The FOGHORN is the official publication of the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola and will be published monthly. Editor Material for the Foghorn Newsletter should be submitted by the 20 th of each month. If you can t make this deadline please - Contact Kim Kaminski at (cell) or navyfognews607@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook Enter Navy Yacht Club Pensacola Let s Go Sailing!!! Navy Yacht Club Pensacola P. O. Box 4422 Pensacola, FL 32507

17 2016 Frostbite Regatta Photo finish in no wind! Pink Meanie Over took Reach Around less than 100 yards from the finish line