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1 2017 Commodore s Ball Parade of Navy Yacht Club Past Commodore s Top Row: Past Commodore Lloyd Stagg and wife Beverly, Past Commodore Whit Johnson and wife Carol, Past Commodore Chip McMillan and wife Joyce, Past Commodore Jim Lent and wife Joanne Second Row: Past Commodore Doug Werber and his wife Paula, Past Commodore Kathy Champagne and her husband Ken, Past Commodore Kim Edens and her escort Ron Hilson and Past Commodore John Matthews and his wife Joanne

2 Events of World War II to be commemorated Over the next four years: 75 th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy Experiences in World War II December 7, th Anniversary of The Attack on Pearl Harbor the Start of WWII Starting with the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2016 through the anniversary of the Japanese surrender onboard USS Missouri on September 2, World War II history has always been of intense interest to both our service and the country at large and for a very good reason said Naval History and Heritage Command Director Sam Cox. It was a worldwide conflict with existential consequences that continue to unfold, and it affected every American. America is a maritime nation whose security is tied to the sea and depends on a capable and credible U.S. Navy. Our Current Past Commodore Bob Sutton and wife Renee And Our new Commodore Bill Clark and wife Donna JANUARY 2017 Commodore s Comments BILL CLARK From the Helm: What a wonderful and productive year we had in I want to personally thank Past Commodore Bob Sutton and his beautiful wife Renee for all the direction, hard work, and long hours they spent in making the NYCP a more successful organization. I know that whenever I needed something he was right there to help me or give me good advice. Needless to say, don t worry, they aren t going anywhere. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and that your Santa Claus was able to fit down your chimney. I hope that due to the shrinking of clothing due to the colder weather that you did not eat too much and compound the shrinking matter. I know many of you travelled and so I trust you had good trips and found family and friends in good health. As for me, it was the usual lump of coal. Oh well, maybe next year I will get this behaving thing down but I doubt it. By now the year has ended and we are into January as I am writing in December. The Commodore s Ball was fantastic as we had over eighty in attendance. The Ladies went all out and looked absolutely fabulous. The men were certainly more handsome than they were all year. There was a little silver hair in attendance but no one would have known it with all the dancing and partying going on. Everyone again enjoyed the Platinum Premier Band. Wasn t it great to see so many Past Commodores in attendance? If you missed this festive occasion you need to go ahead right now and RSVP for next year. Also, if you attended this event, and you most certainly had a grand time, you also might as well as plan on attending next year. We had our first Bridge meeting in late December and we are looking forward to facing new challenges as well as old ones. Our greatest challenge is up to you for the most part and that is in bringing in new members. I guess if we bring in enough new members we could become quite wealthy as a club. By then, however, we would have to move out of the Crow s Nest. We also need more participation with the members we do have. Not just in the monthly dinner meetings but also in supporting the Regattas and showing up for the award ceremonies and the after parties. We are looking forward to many exciting regattas and especially winning back the Navy Cup, and eating regatta dogs and sailing chips. We are going to be staying at the Crow s Nest and have no intention in moving to another location. I, along with our Vice Commodore Ken Pyle, intend to work with the NAS Commanding Officer in conjunction with the office of Matt Gaetz. We have the ball moving there but it is a very slow process and their recommendation is to work with the Base. Hopefully, sooner than later, we will meet somewhere in the middle. You will see the dates soon in the Foghorn. For the most part they will be as usual on the first Thursday of the month at 1730 (5:30 pm) at the Crow s Nest.

3 The Gulf Yachting Association Winter Meeting is scheduled to be held on January 13 th -14 th at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. There will be several members of the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola attending and we are looking forward to a very informative meeting and a good time in fellowship with other members. Happiness, Joy, and Best Wishes to all of you in the New Year. PS. I made it through the first Bridge meeting last night and nobody was mean to me like Past Commodore Kathy told me they would be. I was kinda disappointed. Oh well, there will be plenty of chances. Bill Clark 2018 Commodore sf44clark@bellsouth.net (850) NYCP = Navy Yacht Club PBYC = Pensacola Beach Yacht Club PYC = Pensacola Yacht Club MYC = Mobile Yacht Club StPYC = St. Petersburg Yacht Club 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 The GYA Winter Meeting will be held on January 12th thru 14th at the Southern Yacht Club All GYA Clubs and their members are invited to attend the GYA Annual Awards Banquet to be held on Saturday evening at Southern Yacht Club. The banquet cost will be $30 per person and includes tax and gratuity. Please make your dinner reservations to Southern Yacht Club by January 6, 2018, via Coni@SouthernYachtClub.org or by calling (504) Membership Dues are payable on or before January 4, 2018 through March 1, A semi-annual payment plan is available, just ask us. NOTE: a late fee of $30 will be assessed after March 2, Proposed NYCP Racing Calendar March 3, Maxine #1 / Commodore s Cup #1 (Bay Champ #2) April 14, 2018 Commodore s Cup #2 (Bay Champ #5) June 9-10, th Annual Navy Cup Regatta July 21, th Annual Bikini Regatta September 22, 2018 Commodore s Cup #3 (Bay Champ #10) November 3, 2018 Commodore s Cup #4 / Veteran Regatta Vice s Verses Upcoming Local Regattas Meetings Gatherings JANUARY 4 NYCP Membership Meeting NYCP 6-7 Snipe States/Gasparilla - StPYC 12 Pensacola Bay Yachting Award Banquet - PYC GYA Winter Meeting PYC Master Driver Team Race - StPYC 20 Frostbite Regatta PBYC (tentative date) Winter Series #1 & 2 MYC Winter Series #3 & 4 - MYC KEN PYLE Happy New Year to All, I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year celebrations. I know Sandy and I enjoyed both the fun of seeing many of our family, as well as being with friends for some good times. And we hope you experience many good times in 2018 with Navy Yacht Club Pensacola. Our first meeting of the year starts with Social Hour at 1730 (5:30 pm for the civilians in our midst!) Thursday, January 4 th at the Crow s Nest, Bayou Grande Marina aboard NAS Pensacola. A dinner

4 will be served followed by the General Membership Meeting (GMM). The GMM s are held monthly on the first Thursday of each month. We will have people at the Main Gate to assist with base access should you not have appropriate identification. We cannot be successful without a strong, active membership so your presence and participation is needed. We need your help recruiting new members, as well as encouraging current or former members to come to a meeting to see what all the shouting is about. NYCP is all about the sailing program, but equally important are the chances for making new friends, enjoying old friends, and creating fun times for all to enjoy. We always can use more volunteers to learn about and work with the Race Committee or assist with setup/take down/food prep and serving for Regatta Days at the Crow s Nest. Please consider joining us to see if we can help you find a way to serve. But most of all, we would love to have you be a part of the Fun at NYCP. May you be blessed with Fair Winds and Following Seas both on the water and in your life. See you at Crow s Nest! Ken Pyle 2018 Vice Commodore kpyle1968@gmail.com (850) NYCP Social Committee The Social Committee helps with Membership meetings, Regattas and Special Events. Here is a list of some of our events in 2018: Membership Meetings: Sandy Pyle January Meeting - Southern New Year Potluck February Meeting Italian Valentine March Meeting St. Patty s Day Parade Marina Party: Kathy Champagne Summer Sailstice June 24 25, 2018 The Crow s Nest home of the Navy Yacht Club since the summer of Celebrating 55 years of sailing camaraderie! Plan to join us help to start off the New Year right with our Southern Style New Year Potluck General Membership Meeting - Please bring your favorite New Year s Dish to share as we welcome the New Year of yachting fun at the Navy Yacht Club We are always looking for volunteers to help with our social activities if you would like to help cook, bartend, and clean-up or help provide assistance this is the committee for you. If you are interested in helping with the planning of the Meetings and Special events in 2018 please contact either: Sandy Pyle or Kathy Champagne 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.

5 Welcome Aboard N.Y.C.P. Meeting December 1, 2017 Hello All, We had a wonderful evening at the Commodore s Ball with over 75 people in attendance (both members and their guests). The theme of the night was Recognition and Awards as we thanked the outgoing board members and welcomed in the new crew that will take us through the New Year. Our Past Commodore John Matthews presented the awards for all of the yacht club members who excelled in the yachting award categories and Past Commodore Lloyd Stagg swore in our new Commodore Bill Clark to take the helm for Congratulations to all the award winners. The evening was topped off with plenty of dancing to the live music of the Platinum Premium Band. Can t wait till the next Ball!! If you are new members to the club - we would like to welcome you. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings. If you bring any new friends with you to the meeting be sure to let us know so we can introduce you or your friends to our members-you never know who may want to join our ranks and become the newest Navy Yacht Club member. Iva Prosser 2018 Miss Hospitality ivaprosser@gmail.com (850) John Matthews Yachtsman of the Year - This award is given to that member of the club that has been committed and dedicated to the sport of sailing and competition. They have represented NYCP in an outstanding manner in competition on the water. The person has displayed a Corinthian spirit when involved with competitive sailing. Stephen Tony Nichols and his boat Phoenix Commodore Tedford Cann Excellence in Sailing Award- NYCP Past Commodore Tedford Cann established this award to honor the NYCP member who displays the highest degree of sportsmanship in representing NYCP in competitive sailing events and brings outstanding recognition to NYCP Commodore s Ball Award Ceremony Jim Parsons Sportsman of the Year - This award is given to the individual in the club that goes the extra mile in supporting and participating in the many events and activities that NYCP has during the year. Stephen Tony Nichols and his boat Phoenix Commodore s Cup Overall Spinnaker Winner NYCP awards the winning skippers of the Commodores Cup in Cruising Class, Non-Spinnaker Class and Spinnaker Class. In order to be considered for these awards, the participant must compete in all four of the Commodore s Cup series races. NYCP had no one that sailed in all four of the Cruising Class or the Non-Spinnaker Class races this year. However, the Spinnaker Class was highly competitive.

6 Fred Locke Male One Design Sailor of the Year - This award recognizes the male NYCP member that has been the most involved in sailing on one design boats for NYCP throughout this past year Flying Scot Sailor. Tina Sulser Female Crew of the Year - This award recognizes the female NYCP member that has been the most involved in sailing as a crew member on various boats for NYCP throughout this past year. Vanessa Williams Female One Design Sailor of the Year This award recognizes the female NYCP member that has been the most involved in sailing on one design boats for NYCP throughout this past year- Flying Scot Sailor. Jim Matthews Male Offshore Sailor of the Year - There are sailors who love to Blue Water sail. Some sail to Cuba, some sail to Mexico, and some sail from a lake in New York all the way to Pensacola Bay. It was definitely an Offshore Sail. John Buziak Male Crew of the Year - This award recognizes the male NYCP member that has been the most involved in sailing as a crew member on various boats for NYCP throughout this past year. Penny Bean Female Offshore Sailor of the Year - In addition to the sailors who love to Blue Water sail, we have those who will trailer their boats to far off places just to cruise offshore. Bob & Renee Sutton Power Boater of the Year

7 MoonShine Messages - Ellen Costigan Kim Kaminski Boat of the Year HELLDIVER HOPEFULLY, WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS! As Captain Lili (our one and only Sunshine Lady) always said IF YOU PLAN ON BEING SICK SOON GIVE ME A CALL. Or if you are ill or know someone who is ill, due to have surgery, or may be in the hospital and would like some moonshine send their way, please call. Ellen Costigan 2018 Miss Moonshine relivpensacola@hotmail.com (850) Fred Locke Sail Boater of the Year Moonshine Get Well Messages Our condolences go out to Liz Richbourg (Past NYCP Vice Commodore) on the loss of her Mother Helen Martin...age 98..who passed away on Monday 11 Dec 17 at her home...helen played and taught Violin...for most of her life...over a span of over 80 years...and most recently performed at the local Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Christmas Party at Her daughter Liz's home in 2013 and Liz Richbourg Address: 3710 Swan Lane, Pensacola FL Maryanne Hayes Outstanding Race Committee Member Our deepest sympathy goes out to Richard Smith (NYCP Website and Newsletter Director) on the loss of his Mother Richard you are in our thoughts and prayers Deepest Sympathies go out to NYCP member Belinda Hommer on the loss of her brother-in-law over the Christmas Holidays Iva Prosser NYCP Volunteer of the Year In our prayers and sympathies go out to Miss Molly Werner our Membership Director who lost her brother the day after Christmas

8 December Christmas Tree Decorating at the Crow s Nest December 5 th Photos submitted by Julie Connerley Pensacola Bay Yachting Awards Banquet Friday, January 12, 2018 At the Pensacola Yacht Club Starting at 6:00 PM This is a community wide celebration for anyone who sails, cruises, races or boats on the waters of Pensacola Bay. Begins at 6:00 PM, $10.00 per person (includes complimentary hors d oeuvres and special drink prices) Decorate your table to win the Best Table prize. If you want to make a reservation for this special event call ext. 103 or reservations@pyc.gccoxmail.com

9 REGISTER TODAY! Pass this information on to other folks I may have missed. Thanks, Jim Parsons Rear Commodore REAR COMMODORE Jim Parsons Hello All, Our first regatta of the New Year will be held the first weekend in March. 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 the race or with any of our upcoming activities. FLEET CAPTAIN "Racing News" John Buziak Jim Parsons 2018 Rear Commodore jimparsons@bellsouth.net (850) To all prospective participants in the NYCP Regattas Please be advised that access to NAS Pensacola is being highly enforced. Since we (NYC) do not know in advance, we are unable to give the main gate a list of possible attendees. If you do not possess a DoD ID card, you may not be permitted access without sponsorship. You will be held at the gate until a sponsor can come to allow your entry. All persons in the car must have some form of ID, even if the driver has a DoD ID. If you arrive at the gate and are told you need a sponsor, you can call and someone will be sent to help you gain access. We will be manning the Crow's Nest (Bayou Grande Marina) from 0800 Race Day Saturdays. Registration for the NYCP Regattas is available via the Regatta Network and is mandatory. Registration will be open at the Crow's Nest on Saturdays at Computer access to the Regatta Network will be available for your use for registration. The NOR is available on the Regatta Network website and on NYCP's web site ( under Racing. For future regattas, it is advised that you register a week in advance via Regatta Network so that we may generate a list for the Security Department, which will facilitate entrance to the base. If you anticipate entering the base and do not have the proper credentials, please furnish a list of crew members ten days in advance. We look forward to providing a great regatta with lots of participation. Hello All, As your new Fleet Captain, I look forward to working with you to make your 2018 racing experience as rewarding and fulfilling as we possibly can. Our first race will be Maxine #1 (Commodore s Cup #1) on March 3, The remaining NYCP racing schedule (proposed) will appear elsewhere in this issue of the Foghorn. The Fleet Captains from NYCP, PYC and PBYC met in late November to coordinate the 2017 Pensacola Bay racing schedule. Individually, we submitted our schedules to GYA in December. The GYA winter meetings will be held at Southern Yacht Club January 13-14, 2018 where, among other things, the final racing schedule will be reviewed and approved. We do not anticipate any conflicts so look for the final schedule of races to be published in the February Foghorn. We can always use additional people to assist with putting on the regattas. If you would like to be trained to help out either on Race Committee or other duties, please let me know. If you have a boat (power or sail) and would like to assist us in upcoming races, or would like to learn about race committee work, please contact me. We are always looking to add new crew to the Race Committee. Happy New Year!! John Buziak 2018 Fleet Captain buziakj@cpmechanics.com (850) Santa Claus Regatta - December 9, 2017 at PYC Spinnaker Class 5 miles 1 Atlantic Union Paul Gillette PYC 2 Reach Around Jeff Hunt PYC 3 Coyote Rick Zern PYC Pensacola Bay Championship Series

10 The hope and idea for the Pensacola Bay Championship Series would encourage greater participation by everyone in all of the regattas on the bay and not just in your home club regattas. This idea was initiated in 2016 and the hope is to have this series continue for years to come - there will be 12 regattas in the series and only 9 races would have to be sailed to qualify a yacht for the Bay Championship thereby offering the potential for 4 throw-outs or regattas that could be skipped if a yacht wasn t able to compete in all 12. The series is open to all boats owned by a member in good standing of one of the Pensacola area yacht clubs. A Pensacola Offshore Championship will be sailed within the series and awards for these 4 offshore races* only. Boats need not sail in any of the other Pensacola Bay Championship series races in order to compete for the Offshore Championship. There s definitely room for multihull divisions as well as PHRF racing and cruising and One-Design divisions, youth divisions, etc Proposed Pensacola Bay Championship Series Feb 17 Valentine Regatta PBYC (Bay Champ #1) Mar 3 Maxine #1/CC#1 NYCP (Bay Champ #2) Mar 10 Maxine #2 /Rites of Spring PBYC (Bay Champ #3) Mar 24 Maxine #3 PYC (Bay Champ #4) Apr 14 CC#2 NYCP (Bay Champ #5) Apr 28 Sea Buoy PBYC (Bay Champ #6) May 5 Cancer Society Regatta PYC (Bay Champ #7) Jun Gulf port-pensacola GYC/PYC (Bay Champ #8) Sep 8 Pcola Bch Pier and Back PBYC (Bay Champ #9) Sep 22 CC #3 NYCP (Bay Champ #10) Oct 6 Lost Bay PtYC (Bay Champ #11) Oct WFORC PYC (Bay Champ #12) US Sailing GYA Regional/District/National/World Events Jan Feb 3-4 Feb Feb 26-Mar 2 Mar Mar Apr Apr 27-May 4 Jun Jun 9-10 Jun Jul Aug Aug Sep 1-3 Oct Oct Women s Regattas 2018 GYA Winter Meeting USODA Valentine J70 Midwinter Championship Thistle Midwinter s Alfonso Sutter D-14 Laser Champs Winter Lightning Championship Wetafest Regatta del Sol al Sol Area D Quarter Finals Navy Cup GYA Offshore Challenge Cup Jr Lipton Championship Knost Championship Galloway GYA Sunfish/Laser Champ Lipton Challenge Viper North American GYA Fish Championship Mar - Fleur de Lis SYC / NOYC / LPWSA July 21 - Bikini Regatta NYCP July 29 Fast Women PtYC (suggested date) Aug GYA Knost Regatta - PCYC Oct - Pink Ribbon SYC / NOYC / LPWSA GYA (Gulf Yachting Association) Activities Julie Connerley Hello All, January hosts the GYA Winter Meeting where the 2018 racing schedules, new rules and GYA activity information is compiled for the New Year. This important meeting will be held on January 12 th, 13 th and 14 th at the Southern Yacht Club. If you ever wondered how the GYA operates and coordinates all of the racing for the Southeastern District this is a great opportunity to see it all in action. Please let me know if you have any information or need any info about the GYA. Any questions ask Julie! Julie Connerley 2018 GYA Coordinator Director jjjbean@aol.com (850)

11 GYA Capdevielle RACING Flying Scot / GYA Events Standard Schedule 2018 Apr 6-8 Apr May May Jun 2-3 Jun 9-10 Jun Jun 29-Jul 1 Jul 7-8 Jul Jul Jul Aug 4-5 Aug Aug Sep 1-3 Sep 8-9 Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Nov GORC Gilliland (Flying Scot) Opening Regatta (Flying Scot) Spring Regatta (Flying Scot) Candler Regatta (Flying Scot) Area D Quarterfinals Challenge Cup Gulfport to Pensacola Meigs Regatta (Flying Scot) Summer Regatta (Flying Scot) Junior Olympics (Flying Scot) Weatherly Regatta (Flying Scot) GYA J-22 Women s PHRF Championship Knost Regatta (Flying Scot / PHRF) Galloway Regatta (Flying Scot) Lipton Regatta (Flying Scot) Back to School (Flying Scot) Race Week (Flying Scot) Wadewitz Regatta (Flying Scot) WFORC Schreck Regatta (Flying Scot) GYA Fish Class Flying Scot Individual Championship Membership News By Director - Molly Werner Attention all members It is time once again to renew your dues!! The Dues Structure for 2018 is posted below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you would like to pay your dues bi-annually you can contact me for arrangements. 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! Molly Werner 2018 Membership Director mc4werner@aol.com (850) NYC dues for 2018 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 2018 Navy Yacht Club Bridge Officers - $80 per member with $40 dues for married spouse or significant other = $120 for family *** - $80 per member *** - $60 per individual,$90 per family Active Duty - $10 per student Note: a $30 late fee is added to the 2018 dues for current members if payment received after 3/1/2018 ***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. ($40 single / $20 spouse, significant other) Checks should be made payable to the Navy Yacht Club. Send your check directly to: Goodbye 2017 Hello 2018 New Year s Day World Day of Peace January 1 Treasurer NYC P.O. Box 4422 Pensacola FL 32507

12 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. 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 Navy Yacht Club Objectives: A) To instruct, train and encourage recreational boating and competitive sailing events including all race management activities. 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. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 15 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. 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. F) To encourage membership and participation in the U.S. Naval Sailing Association. G) To promote and encourage social activities among members. 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

13 NYCP SHIPS STORE Navy Yacht Club Burgees and License Plates are available contact a Board member if you would like to purchase a 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 Marina Parties / 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 $8.00 plus tax. The shop is opened from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Where in the W rld 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 can submit pictures - to the Social Committee or a board member - 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. Club members or their guests are eligible to participate. Greece Paris, France Vatican, Rome Barcelona, Spain Runners Up: John & Nancy Matthews Malaga, Spain Cadiz, Spain Lisbon, Portugal Tangier, Morocco Gibraltar Shelley Jean Ovsak Vienna, Austria Budapest, Hungry Zakapane, Poland Brakislava, Slovakia 4) THE FARTHEST LOCATION FROM NYCP Mike Edge Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia 5) THE CLOSEST LOCATION FROM NYCP Ellen Costigan and the Girls Gone Wild Senior Edition at Pensacola Beach 6) THE OOPS I FORGOT MY BURGEE BUT MADE ONE LOCATION Tina Sulser Portland, Oregon 7) THE HOMEGROWN LOCATION Whit & Carol Johnson Spring, Texas at Whitt Johnson Park 8) THE MOST COASTAL LOCATIONS Frank Bean and his journey on Sandshark from NY to AL Please keep those pictures coming Where in the World is the NYCP Burgee Awards for 2017 Commodore s Ball The idea was first introduced in January of 2015 by Cruising Fleet Captain Joe Maun 1) THE MOST UNIQUE LOCATION Joe Maun in the Hospital 2) THE MOST UNUSUAL LOCTION Shelley Jean Ovsak Zakapane, Poland Upside Down House 3) THE MOST INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS Michelle Nash Venice, Italy Athens, 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 info. Also check out the photos from the Navy Yacht Club activities throughout the year. If you have a picture to submit be sure to let us know. Richard Smith 2018 Website and Newsletter Director rps2949@att.net (850)

14 NYCP - Historical Archives 2018 marks 87 Years of Navy Yacht Club HISTORY and the 56 th Annual Navy Cup HAPPY NEW YEAR Wishing you & your family a year of happiness & prosperity. Gulf Yachting Association Southern States Hello All, If you have any old photos of the Navy Yacht Club or any of the club s past activities, please be sure to contact any member of the yacht club board or send them to the Foghorn for archiving. If you take any new photos please send us a copy - We are planning a special presentation for the end of the year and your photos will help make the celebration significant. Thanks for your help in keeping our history alive. Frank Bean 2018 Historical Archives Director frankbean@yahoo.com (251) Historical Archives Who else in our Navy Yacht Club family has an interesting moment in history here on the Pensacola Naval Air Station? Navy Yacht Club Pensacola has a long prestigious history: Treasurer Report Patrick Sargent Hello Navy Yacht Club, We used the Square for debit card charges for meal payments and bar donations at our membership meetings as well as ship store purchases with great success. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this type of payment. Please contact me at: pcnyc-treasurer@outlook.com for any club related issues. Patrick Sargent 2018 NYCP Treasurer pcnyc-treasurer@outlook.com (850) Founded by flight students at NASP in 1931 Navy Cup--Originated in 1962, with the trophy provided by the US Navy. A unique club competition concept that was, by request of the base, part of the th Anniversary Celebration of NASP *The race to Isla Mujeres celebrating over 50 years 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 female 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

15 *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 NYCP supports the Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing Scholarship In 2011, Kathy Champagne searched through vintage GOSPORTs, and collaborated with Hill Goodspeed, Naval Aviation Museum Historian, to reveal 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. 50 th Anniversary of the premiere of Mister Roger s Neighborhood 50 th Anniversary of the movie Planet of the Apes 50 th Anniversary of the Broadway debut of Hair 50 th Anniversary of the release of the Beatle s Hey Jude 25 th Anniversary of the European Single Market 25 th Anniversary of the release of Jurassic Park Tall Ships Challenge Gulf Coast arrives in Pensacola in April Starting on April 12 th thru 16 th, 2018 the Tall Ship Challenge series including a series of races and port festivals held every year to honor America s long maritime history. The Tall Ships Challenge normally takes place on the Great Lakes, Atlantic and Pacific coasts but will take place for the first time along the Gulf Coast. The fleet has not been to Pensacola before so this is a whole new festival for the city and ships to get excited about. There will be six to seven tall ships which you will be able to take day tours of, and nighttime and VIP events will also be held on board the vessels. The flagship of this fleet is the 260 ft tall Elissa first launched in The Tall Ships Challenge Gulf Coast will be held at the Port of Pensacola celebrates: 400 th Anniversary of Francis Bacon becoming the Lord Chancellor of England 250 th Anniversary of publication of 1 st edition Encyclopedia Britannica 200 th Anniversary of the Institution of Civil Engineers founded in London 200 th Anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 150 th Anniversary of the Meiji Restoration 100 th Anniversary of the Armistice to End World War I 100 th Anniversary of Woodrow Wilson s Fourteen Points Speech 100 th Anniversary of the Spanish Influenza Outbreak 75 th Anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad 75 th Anniversary of the Warshaw Ghetto Uprising 75 th Anniversary of the Broadway musical Oklahoma 60 th Anniversary of the Greatest Game Ever Played Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants in 1 st NFL League Championship game to go into sudden death overtime 50 th Anniversary of the Assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy 50 th Anniversary of Apollo 8 becoming the first manned spacecraft to obit the moon 50 th Anniversary of the 6-Day War 50 th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive 50 th Anniversary of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty 50 th Anniversary of the Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia Schedule of Event Thursday 4 p.m. Parade of Sails 8 p.m. PYC Satori Foundation Captain s Welcome Reception Friday 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Educational & Special Tours 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Tall Ships Festival 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Onboard Tours 7 p.m. 10 p.m. VIP Viewing Party 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Private Ship Receptions Saturday 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Educational & Special Tours 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Tall Ships Festival 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Onboard Tours 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Private Ship Receptions Sunday 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Educational & Special Tours 10 a.m. 10 p.m. Tall Ships Festival 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Onboard Tours 7 p.m. Crew Party For additional information or assistance, contact: General Information Visitor Information Center

16 More Fun Facts! The weapons hanging beneath the fuselages of the AD Skyraiders flying from the deck of the aircraft carrier Princeton (CV 37) had been built to sink ships, but on May 1, 1951, their target was not a seagoing vessel. Instead, the pilots had orders to drop their torpedoes against the gates of the Hwachon Dam, their success of this mission on that day causing the waters of the Pukhan River in South Korea to rise and impede the movement of enemy forces. One of the squadrons involved was VA-195, which adopted a new nickname that it still carries today as VFA-195 the Dambusters. 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 For the crew of the light carrier Saipan (CVL 48), the 16 aircraft hoisted aboard on May 1, 1948, were like none that they had ever seen, with no propeller visible on them anywhere. In the coming days, the sailors would hear a different roar as well, the familiar sounds of radial engines replaced by the thunder of jets. By May 5, the FH-1 Phantoms and pilots of Fighter Squadron (VF) 17A had completed their work on board the ship, becoming the first carrier qualified jet squadron in the history of U.S. Naval aviation. Viva Florida Promoting Florida s History and Culture The flight in some respects was not unlike those he had made at Pensacola, Lt. j.g. Patrick N.L. Bellinger climbing into a flying boat constructed of wood and fabric at a location along the Gulf of Mexico. Yet, there was something distinctly different in the fact that to take off he taxied through Mexican waters and when he became airborne, his mission was not training, but aerial reconnaissance looking for mines that could threaten U.S. ships. The date was April 25, 1914, during the Veracruz Insurrection, and Bellinger s flight was the first time in U.S. history that an airplane flew under combat conditions. Florida Humanities Council invites you: For more information: Enjoy our events around the state! Pensacola Fun Fact! The Space Shuttle program has through triumph and tragedy been the staple of U.S. space exploration for three decades, its momentous beginning occurring on April 12, 1981, when Columbia blasted off from Cape Kennedy. On board, continuing Naval aviation s proud legacy of contributions to the space program, were astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, both wearers of the wings of gold.

17 Race Management Seminars (Note: the GYA Foundation is paying for these seminars participants only need to pay for their lunch and snacks) The GYA Foundation and US Sailing is offering four race official seminars at discounted prices. The GYA hopes that this will encourage participants to take advantage of these offerings to become US Sailing Certified Race Officials. The future goal is to have at least one or two certified race officials at each GYA Club Club Judge Seminar s One Day Judge Seminar at Southern Yacht Club 1/21/2018 Southern Yacht Club 105 N Roadway St. New Orleans, LA Contact: Karen Reisch Instructors: Chris Luppens, Edith Collins $35 seminar fee includes course material, and online testing. Online registration closes on Monday, January 2355 (Eastern). Please contact Karen Reisch for additional information. Please read through your registration confirmation , as this contains links to pre-seminar materials. Thanks to the generosity of the GYA the course fee for this seminar has been significantly reduced - to encourage all Judges to participate that can. One Day Judge Seminar at Pensacola Yacht Club 1/27/2018 Pensacola Yacht Club PO Box 989 Pensacola, FL Contact: John Matthews Instructors: Chris Luppens, Michael Dawson $35 seminar fee includes course material, and online testing. Online registration closes on Monday, January 2355 (Eastern). Please contact John Matthews for additional information. Please read through your registration confirmation , as this contains links to pre-seminar materials. Thanks to the generosity of the GYA the course fee for this seminar has been significantly reduced - to encourage all Judges to participate that can. Race Officer Seminars - One Day Race Management Seminar at Southern Yacht Club 1/20/2018 Southern Yacht Club 105 N Roadway Street New Orleans, LA Contact: George Hero Instructors: George Hero $35 seminar fee includes course material, online testing, continental breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks and drinks. Lunch is on your own. Join us in Southern Yacht Club's dining room for lunch or have lunch at any of the nearby restaurants. Check-in and registration will run from ; the seminar will start promptly at Online registration closes on Monday, January 2355 (Eastern). Please contact George Hero for additional information. Please read through your registration confirmation , as this contains links to pre-seminar materials. Thanks to the generosity of the GYA the course fee for this seminar has been significantly reduced - to encourage all Race Officers to participate that can. One Day Race Management Seminar at Pensacola Yacht Club 1/28/2018 Pensacola Yacht Club PO Box 989 Pensacola, FL Contact: John Matthews Instructors: Michael Dawson, George Hero $35 seminar fee includes course material and online testing. Online registration closes on Monday, January 2355 (Eastern). Please contact George Hero for additional information. Please read through your registration confirmation , as this contains links to pre-seminar materials. Thanks to the generosity of the GYA the course fee for this seminar has been significantly reduced - to encourage all Race Officers to participate that can. One Day Race Management Seminar at Fort Walton Yacht Club 2/17/2018 Fort Walton Yacht Club 180 Ferry Road NE Fort Walton Beach, FL Contact: George Hero Instructors: George Hero $65 seminar fee includes course material, online testing, continental breakfast and lunch (sandwich, salad and/or equivalent). Seminar will run from and be held at the Fort Walton Yacht Club. Online registration closes on Monday, February 2355 (Eastern). Please contact the FWYC for additional information (850) Please read through your registration confirmation , as this contains links to pre-seminar materials. To register for seminar at PYC visit: px?courseid=

18 Upcoming Community & Yachting Events January 5th 12 th Night Kick-off to Mardi Gras 2018 Downtown Pensacola 5:00 PM The Historic streets of Downtown will host Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off Celebration! FREE to everyone! Come join us and Celebrate the 2018 Mardi Gras Season along with the Krewes; their King and Queens for the upcoming season, King Cake*, and the town crier. January 12th Pensacola Bay Yachting 2017 Awards Banquet PYC 6:00 PM This is a community wide celebration for anyone who sails, cruises, races or boats on the waters of Pensacola Bay. Begins at 6:00 PM, $10.00 per person (includes complimentary hors d oeuvres and special drink prices) Decorate your table to win the Best Table prize. If you want to make a reservation for this special event call ext. 103 or reservations@pyc.gccoxmail.com January 13th & 14th GYA Winter Meeting & Board of Director s Meeting w/ Awards Banquet Southern Yacht Club This is an organizational activity open to anyone who sails in the Southeast. If you want more information about this special meeting event please visit UPCOMING EVENTS in the PENSACOLA/Gulf Coast AREA Sunday, January 1 st Polar Bear Dip Florabama Sunday, January 1 st Polar Bear Plunge Pensacola Beach Saturdays, January 6 th, 13 th, 20 th & 27 th Palafox Market 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturdays MLK Plaza (all 3 medians) Palafox btwn Garden & Wright Saturday, January 20 th & Sunday, January 21 st Wit 7:30PM, Sat, 3:00PM, Sun, Pensacola Little Theatre Saturday, January 20 th Travis Tritt 8:00PM, Saenger Theatre Mondays, January 22 nd thru February 12 th Historic Pensacola Trolley Tours 10AM, Visitors Center Tuesdays, January 23 rd thru March 27 th Historic Pensacola Trolley Tours 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM, Pensacola Visitor s Center Thursdays, January 25 th thru March 29 th Historic Pensacola Trolley Tours 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM, Pensacola Visitor s Center Friday, January 26 th thru Sunday, January 28 th Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7:30PM, Fri & Sat, 3:00 PM Sun, Pensacola Little Theatre Friday, January 26 th Pensacola Opera presents Madam Butterfly 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Sunday, January 28 th Pensacola Opera presents Madam Butterfly 2:00 PM, Saenger Theatre Tuesday, January 30 th All County Orchestra 7:00 PM, Saenger Theatre Navy Yacht Club-Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing Scholarship Saturday, January 6 th Improvable Cause Improv January :30 PM, Pensacola Little Theatre Saturday, January 13 th Pensacola Beach 10k, 5k, Half Marathon 7:30AM, Pensacola Beach Saturday, January 13 th The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents: Beethoven and Blue Jeans 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Monday, January 15 th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Parade 11:00AM, Downtown Pensacola Wednesday, January 17 th Tedeschi Trucks Band 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Thursday, January 18 th Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Friday, January 19 th Gallery Night Pensacola Mardi Gras PM to 9PM Downtown Pensacola - Palafox Street Friday, January 19 th WUWF Presents The Capital Steps 7:30 PM, Sanger Theatre Age range 7 years to 16 years old If you know a military dependant youth (ages 7 years to 16 years old) who is interested in learning how to sail or if you are interested in helping with the youth sailing program for the summer of Please submit their name and information or complete the scholarship application or provide your contact information to any of the Navy Yacht Club Board members contact can be made by , phone or in person. Or you can apply for the scholarship through the Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing MWR Summer Programs application found on the Navy Yacht Club website: Upcoming Boat Shows January 5 th to 14 th 2018 Houston International Boat Show, Houston, TX

19 FORWARD MARCH Airing Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Channel 44 about local military NAS Pensacola TODAY on BLAB TV (filmed quarterly and shown every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30 PM on Blab TV and shown online at 56 th Navy Cup 56 th Anniversary of the NAVY CUP will be held this year on June 9th and 10th. Navy Yacht Club is also a member of the United States Naval Sailing Association USNSA.org We Need YOUR HELP in getting advertisements for our annual Navy Cup Brochure which help to cover our costs in putting on the regatta event these costs include food, trophies, equipment, facilities, etc. In addition funds secured by the brochure help support our Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing Scholarship and the W.A.V.E. Day on the Bay sailing event for veterans. If you frequent a business that may be interested in advertising in our brochure please either give them the information invoice flyer (which can be found below or on our website) or contact one of the members of the Navy Cup Brochure Committee. This year will be another historic year for our club so mark your calendars and make plans to be part of the activities. Go Navy Yacht Club! 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 Jaqueline Teacher-Shoend 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

20 Navy Yacht Club Pensacola Post Office Box 4422 Pensacola, FL INVOICE 2018 Navy Cup Brochure This invoice is for your ad in the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola s Brochure for the 56 th Annual Navy Cup Regatta to be held 9-10, June 2018 Name or Business: Point of Contact: Phone Number: Please attach your photo ad or send a photo ready copy with your payment. Check the size AD you wish to purchase: Business Card size (2 x 3 ½ ) $25.00 One quarter page (2 x 4 ¼ ) $35.00 One half page (4 x 4 ¾ ) $50.00 Full page (7 ½ x 4 ¾ ) $ Inside Front Cover FP (7 ½ x 4 ¾ ) Color Ad $ Inside Back Cover FP (7 ½ x 4 ¾ ) Color Ad $ Outside Back Cover FP (7 ½ x 4 ¾ ) Color Ad $ Banner Advertisement (on location 3 Day coverage $ TOTAL DUE: Please make checks payable to NYCP and send to the following address: Navy Yacht Club Pensacola ATTN: Treasurer P.O. Box 4422 Pensacola, FL All advertising submittals must be received by Navy Yacht Club Pensacola no later than May 14, Contacted by: Member United States Naval Sailing Association*Member United States Sailing*Member Gulf Yachting Association

21 Celebrating over 86 years of history. Established on April 12, Navy Yacht Club Officers Commodore: Bill Clark Vice Commodore: Ken Pyle Rear Commodore: Jim Parsons Fleet Captain: John Buziak Secretary: Sandy Pyle Treasurer: Patrick Sargent Website/Newsletter Director: Richard Smith Membership Director: Molly Werner Historical Archives Director: Frank Bean GYA Coordinator Director: Julie Connerley Past Commodore: Bob Sutton Social Committee: Kathy Champagne Sailing Committee: Jim Parsons Facilities Committee: Ken Pyle Communications Committee: Sandy Pyle Finance Committee: Patrick Sargent Security Committee: Doug Werber Moonshine: Ellen Costigan Miss Hospitality: Iva Prosser Ship s Store: tbd Foghorn Editor Kim Kaminski 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 NYCP the NYCP Membership Meeting is scheduled for January 4 th at 5:30 PM at the Crow s Nest, Bayou Grande Marina All Guests are Welcome! Navy Yacht Club Pensacola P. O. Box 4422 Pensacola, FL 32507

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