Fall Sailing on Pensacola Bay

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1 Fall Sailing on Pensacola Bay

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 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 *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. NOVEMBER 2016 Commodore s Comments JOHN MATTHEWS From the Helm: The November General Membership meeting will be a busy event as it is the last general membership meeting for Our December meeting which is the Commodore s Ball on Friday, December 2, is not a business meeting but a celebration for Navy Yacht Club Pensacola and its membership. I encourage all members to mark their calendar for that event and plan on coming. During our November meeting we will be considering the following actions and voting on them. First, we will receive the report of the Nominating Committee for recommendations on the officers for the coming year There will be an opportunity for receiving nominations from the floor prior to the vote. As a reminder, only those dues paying members have the privilege of voting. PC Kathy Champagne, Nominating Committee Chair, will present the list of Nominees. Second, as indicated at the last general membership meeting, we will be voting on the issue of the proposed move to the American Legion Post 33 facility for our future meetings. Vice Commodore Sutton will present all the information we have on this proposed move. Be sure you plan to attend to vote on this very important issue. Third, we will be considering the nominations for the various awards that NYCP traditionally gives out at the Commodores Ball. A complete list of these awards is found in this issue of the Foghorn. In addition, those members with an address should have already received a list of these awards to review. In addition, I will be asking the membership to consider volunteering to work on the Navy Cup requirements for It is absolutely essential that we get started on the project as soon as we can. The success of the Navy Cup depends on the commitment made by the membership to the various requirements. The Navy Cup Regatta is a long-standing tradition for NYCP and we do not want it to be any less successful than it has in the past.

3 The dues structure for 2017 will be reviewed and all members who are planning to renew their membership will be encourage to pay their dues prior to the end of 2016 so the new Bridge will be able to begin the year with adequate funds for operation. All members are encouraged and requested to pay their 2017 dues separate from any payment for the Commodore s Ball. This makes the record keeping easier for the Treasurer, the Membership Chair and the Vice Commodore. The Vice Commodore will also give the details on the Commodore s Ball which is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, at Pensacola Yacht Club. The cost of the Ball remains the same as last year but several enhancements can be expected. Invitations to the Ball will be sent out the first week of November. We will have musical entertainment which will permit dancing for all. Please make your plans to attend the Ball. We will be installing our new officers and directors for 2017 so make your reservations to attend. I want to encourage each and every one of you to go to the polls and vote for the candidates of your choice for national, state, and local positions. This is a privilege and a right we all enjoy as American citizens. It is the foundation of our freedom which all of us enjoy and for which many of us have served as members of our Armed Forces in conflicts which helped this country maintain these freedoms. We all know those that made their ultimate sacrifice for this freedom and as such we should not ignore this sacrifice by not voting. 19 Turkey Trot - PBYC Great Oaks Regatta SYC 22 NYCP Bridge Meeting Ferguson Airport USODA Opti Midwinters SYC NYCP = Navy Yacht Club PBYC = Pensacola Beach Yacht Club PYC = Pensacola Yacht Club FYC = Fairhope Yacht Club PCYC = Pass Christian Yacht Club SYC = Southern 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 John Matthews 2016 Commodore johnmatthews@cox.net (850) Upcoming Local Regattas Meetings Gatherings NOVEMBER 3 NYCP Membership Meeting - NYCP 5 Around the Rose FYC 5-7 U.S Sailing Judges Seminar - SYC Yacht America Visit - PYC 12 Rafferty #2 PCYC Jubilee Regatta PYC Navy Yacht Club members donate items to help the children of Gitmo who were staying on NAS Pensacola Hurricane Matthew October, 2016 NAS Pensacola Evacuees from Naval Station Guatanomo Bay (aka NSGB, GTMO or Gitmo) located on the southeastern end of Cuba arrived at NAS Pensacola during the first weekend in October to escaped the Catergory 4 Storm known as Hurricane Matthew. In their haste to escape, many of the 700 families brought little or nothing with them for their journey. At the October Membership Meeting for the Navy Yacht Club held on October 6 th, members brought in donations for the children to help keep them occupied during this time away from home including: coloring books, crayons, card games, toys even Milk Bone dog bones for the few pets that were brought along with the evacuees. Yacht club members were also encourage to bring additional items to the United Way Warehouse to help continue this effort during their stay on NAS Pensacola. Ironically, the Navy Yacht Club s membership meeting for October was scheduled to have a theme Sailing to Cuba but evolved into Helping our Friends from Cuba.

4 the management of the San Diego Yacht Clubs defense of the Cup in 1992 and 1995; and was in charge of San Diego Yacht Clubs unsuccessful attempt to host the upcoming event. Lastly, he is coowner of Next Level Sailing and has captained two International America's Cup Class (IACC) vessels for over 10 years. Janace Batty GYA Secretary-Treasurer SV Yacht America Visits Pensacola Plaza de Luna Palafox Pier, Downtown Pensacola November 10 th thru November 12 th 164 years of Sailing History America 139 foot, 11 foot draft, 229,000 pound Replica Schooner of the Americas Cup sailing vessel America - a 19 th century racing yacht and the first winner of the Americas Cup International Sailing Trophy Daily tours of the vessel - $5.00 per person 4 ½ hour sailing trip to watch the Blue Angels $85.00 per person Friday tour with PYC Possible Saturday tour with NYCP (up to 75 persons allowed per trip) Send an to John Matthews if you are interested in a sailing tour johmmatthews@cox.net Also on Saturday A Presentation will be held on the boat regarding the history of the vessel. NYCP Nominating Committee Chair P/C Kathy Champagne The nominating committee requests the names of candidates for the 2017 Bridge team. With this request they urge each member to view serving on the Bridge as your personal contribution to the success of the club. Time table: Candidates that have come forth will be presented at the October 6th General Membership meeting. Nominations from the floor will be accepted at that time. Elections for 2017 will take place at the November 3rd General Membership meeting and again nominations will be open briefly from the floor at the meeting. Installation of the 2017 Bridge team will take place at the Commodore's Ball on Friday, December 2nd. Membership participation is the key to the overall success of the club - after all - we are a total voluntary organization. Please give serving on the Bridge a top priority. Thank you. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THE NOVEMBER 3RD MEMBERSHIP MEETING TO VOTE!!! Captain & Owner, Troy Sear s presentation covers the history of the America's Cup, from the first race won by the schooner America in 1851 at the first World's Fair to the upcoming event in Bermuda on foiling multihulls. He also explains the history of the original schooner America from its racing days, to its participation in the civil war (on both sides), to its time as a USNA training vessel. Troy is an avid, lifelong sailor and has been to every America's Cup race since 1987 in Freemantle Australia. He was also involved in PROPOSED SLATE of 2017 Nominees NYCP Board Commodore: Bob Sutton Vice Commodore: Bill Clark Rear Commodore: Jim Parsons Fleet Captain: Ken Pyle Secretary: Sandy Pyle Treasurer: Patrick Sargent Membership Director: Molly Werner Website/Foghorn Director: Richard Smith GYA Coordinator/ Director: Don Robinson (or Fred Locke a Nomination from the floor) Historical Archives Director: Other Positions: Foghorn Editor: Kim Kaminski Captain Sunshine: Marcia Cooper Miss Hospitality:

5 We are looking for next year s NYCP board officers if you are interested in holding a position on the Navy Yacht Club Board please notify one of the current officers regarding your interest. I look forward to seeing all of you there. This is a way to thank the Commodore for the great year we have had. Navy Yacht Club Election Day November 3 rd rrsutton01@cox.net (662) Bob Sutton Vice Commodore Presidential Election Day November 8th 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) Vice s Verses Bob Sutton Hello All, I want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and hope you all have a great day with family and friends. The year is slowly coming to an end so it s time to look back and see what we have accomplished this year as a Club. We started the year off a little slow with a loss of about 1/3 to 1/2 of the membership due to, for the most part, dues increase. As the year has moved on we have gained some of that back in new members. This is a positive thing for the future of the Club. I only hope the new members are ready to step up and volunteer for committees in the New Year. At the request of the Commodore I was tasked with trying to find a place to call home off-base. I spent a lot of time this year looking for just that, five different properties were looked into with only two making it to the bridge for discussion. I have come to the conclusion that there is a lot more work to do and a lot more money to be put away before any move off-base should take place, if we are going to call it home. Now if what we are looking for is a place to increase off-base members then Post 33 is a great idea. I do however think that a move off-base will take away a large part of our mission which is to have relations with the commands. We all have a decision to make on November 3 rd so please come to the meeting and vote. The last Regatta of the year is rescheduled for Saturday the 5 th of November so come out and support the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola and have some fun. The NYCP Commodores Ball is scheduled for Friday 2 December at the Pensacola Yacht Club. The invitations are in the mail please make sure you return them to me with payment by November 20 th. We will have a live band and good food so come join the party. 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: November Year Look Back and NYCP 2016 Reflections 1966 Cuisine In addition we will be planning 4 Marina events during the year (85 th Anniversary Champagne Social April 10th, Summer Sailstice June 18th, a shipwreck Jaw2 party August 13th and Christmas Tree Trimming party December 5th). A special Thank You goes out to Tina Sulser for being our flyer designer to replace Susan (who did a fantastic job last year). If you are interested in helping with any of these events in 2016 please contact me - Kathy Champagne. Kathy Champagne kathychampagne@bellsouth.net 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.

6 We are looking for volunteers to help with our social activities if you would like to help cook, bartend, cleanup or help provide assistance please contact Kathy Champagne October Membership Meeting Sailing to Cuba a Cultural Exchange Cuba and the Cold War Trivia a. Harry Truman b. Dwight Eisenhower c. John F. Kennedy d. Lyndon Johnson e. Richard Nixon f. Barrack Obama 1. Visited China 2. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution 3. Broke diplomatic relations with Cuba 4. Hiroshima and Nagasaki 5.Restored diplomatic relations with Cuba 6. Made Commodore Matthews an offer he couldn t refuse: all expenses paid, round trip to Cuba (Trivia answers: 1.e, 2. d, 3.b, 4.a,5. f, 6. c) Turn Clocks Back On November 6th

7 Miss MoonShine - Marcia Cooper Veterans Day November 11 th 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. Marcia Cooper MISS MOONSHINE (850) Moonshine Get Well Messages 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. I added a new function to the Website. Check out Navy Yacht Club on You Tube. There's a link to it on the home page. It's a work in progress and it's got a lot of potential. Also check out the photos from the Commodore s Cup Races #4 Regatta. Have you checked out the Where in the World is the NYCP Burgee map link? If you have a picture to submit be sure to let us know. GET WELL WISHES Richard Smith Website and Newsletter Director rps2949@att.net GO OUT TO OUR FLEET CAPTAIN BARRY PORKORNEY WHO IS GOING THROUGH A MEDICALLY TOUGH TIME WITH LOTS OF TESTS AND DOCTOR S APPOINTMENTS. Calm "Wreaths Across America" The wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on December 17th at 11:00 a.m. Make plans to help by purchasing a wreath. 6ft seas For more information about the program visit: To order a wreath for the Barrancas National Cemetery please contact: Past Navy Yacht Club member Dolores Quigley at (850) DEADLINE for purchase 11/23/ knots

8 To all prospective participants in the NYCP Regattas N.Y.C.P. Meeting October 6, 2016 Hello All, We had 24 members at the October meeting with no new members present, but we had a guest attendee - Patsy (Past Commodore Nancy Kuhn s driver). We look forward to having a large crowd at our November meeting where we will be voting on new officers for 2017 and voting about the meeting at the American Legion Post #33. I hope to see you there. 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. Sandy Pyle Miss Hospitality sandypyle12@gmail.com (479) REAR COMMODORE Jim Parsons Hello All, We postponed the last Commodore s Cup Race #4 / Veterans Regatta which was to be held on Saturday, October 29 th because our race committee boat Maxine was broke down without her engines. We are hoping to reschedule the race for a later time if we can find an open weekend before the end of the year. We also needed some extra personnel to help run the mark set boat as we were short handed with race committee crew. If you are interested in being trained to help out with our last regatta for let me know we would love to have you help out with the race or with any of our upcoming activities. Jim Parsons Rear Commodore jimparsons@bellsouth.net (850) 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. REGISTER TODAY! Pass this information on to other folks I may have missed. Thanks, Jim Parsons Rear Commodore Thursday, November 24 th The members of the Navy Yacht Club are grateful for: Our facility, our fellow members, our sailors, our board officers who helped to keep our club going and most of all for the many blessings that we receive throughout the year including our health, good friendships and support for each other

9 FLEET CAPTAIN "Racing News" Barry Pokorney Hello All, We had to postpone the Veterans Regatta - Commodore s Cup Race #4 which was to be held on Saturday, October 29 th, due to Race Management Equipment Failure (Maxine the committee boat lost both engines and we did not have a replacement vessel to run the race. Many thanks go out to the Navy Yacht Club members who have shown up to support our races throughout the year! Your hospitality spirit helps to keep our club going. Congratulations to all of our sailors who have been traveling to regattas representing the Navy Yacht Club and who have sailed throughout the year. Thank you for your efforts, you have help us maintain our status in the GYA. 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. Barry Pokorney Fleet Captain barry.pokorney@gmail.com (850) 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. Lost Bay Regatta / Bay Championship #11 Spinnaker Class A 6.9 miles Fleet 1 FNG Eelsnot Zane Yoder (MYC) 1:46:20 1 Overall 2 Rodent XL Hunter Riddle (PYC) 1:48: Atlantic Union Rachael Gillette (PYC) 1:56: Helicity-Eric Esbensen (BucYC) 1:56: Buc Viper Ken Kleinschrodt (BucYC) 1:57: Ogopogo Tracey Hirsh (FYC) 3:02:11 18 Spinnaker Class B 6.9 miles 1 Richard Parker Kirk Newkirk (PBYC) 1:48: Madness-Troy Cruthirds (MYC) 1:53: Moonglade-Don Faircloth (MYC) 1:54: Wasted Time Dean Holcomb (PYC) 1:55: Twopot Screamer David Vaughn (FWYC)1:56: Madcap Matt Taylor (PtYC) 2:09: Helldiver Kim Kaminski (NYCP) 2:18:26 16 Spinnaker Class C 6.9 miles 1 Phoenix Tony Nichols (NYCP) 1:51: Reach Around Jeff Hunt (PYC) 2:04: Blue Adept David Bergeson (FYC) 2:05: Sea Breeze-Dan Owczarczak (PYC) 2:13: Jubilation Todd Pollock (BucYC) 2:50: Kanaloa Mike Beard (PYC) 0:00:00 19 Non- Spinnaker Class D 4.8 miles Fleet 1 Cannonball Jo Hood (NYCP) 1:33: Hula Girl-John Horner (PtYC) 2:08: Magic-Steve McGonigal (none) 2:09: TraSea Larry Cost (PYC) 2:12: Bye Felicia Harold Britt (none) 2:16:27 8 Tony Nichols Phoenix Winner of the Commodore s Cup Races 2 & 3 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 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 Non - Spinnaker Class E 4.8 miles 1 Miss Grace Mike Weirszalowski (FYC) 1:28:17 1 Overall 2 Acadia Bob Kriegel (PYC) 2:00: Blackfinn Dave Clarkson (FYC) 2:15: Tanglefoot-Mitch Roberts (SpinCove) 2:25: Libra Ryan Rayfield (none) 2:56:17 10 Non - Spinnaker Class F 4.8miles Fleet 1 Wave Dancer Charlie Payne (MYC) 1:51: Lockeness-Fred Locke (NYCP) 1:53: Reverie-Neal Rowell (PtYC) 1:53: Kokomo Grant Brummett (Kokomo Bch) 1:53: Gypsy Wind Jack Ardrey (FYC) 1:54: Nepanthe John Bystricki (FYC) 2:16:38 9 Non - Spinnaker Class G 4.8 miles 1 Able Mable Kelly Macleod (PBYC) 1:48: ZigZag-Denny Blume (PtYC) 1:50: Salty Dog-Billy Ellis (FYC) 2:07: Hydrotherapy Jay Warthen (PtYC) 2:16: S Little Sheila Larry Chapman (PtYC) DNF 11

10 2 REBEL-Brian Harrision (FWYC) [5] T 9 3 Kryptonite-GlenTonglus (NOYC) 2 [7] T 10 4 Rodent XL-Hunter Riddle (PYC) 1 3 [9] FNG Eelsnot-Zane Yoder (MYC) 4 2 [7] Gray Bush-Rives Allen (StABYC) [8] Sloppy Eddie Adams (FYC) [8] Peer Pressure-Darren Cooke(FWYC)6 5 [8] White Boat-Tim Dutton (PYC) [10] #100 CourtneyCumberland(StABYC)[10] Dick Piatt accepted the Trophy for Phoenix. Tony Nichols and his team earned 1st Place in Spinnaker Class C and finished 4th in the Fleet. Big Winner Fred Locke 2 nd place in Non Spinnaker Class F. Lockeness won 2nd place by 5 seconds over the 3 rd place boat. Races 1 & 2 = 2. 5 miles Race 3 = miles Race 4 & 5 = 2.8 miles Race 6 = 2.4 miles PHRF C 1 Moonglade-Lee Creekmore(MYC) 1 2 [5] T 4 2 Avalanche-Tom Beery (SRYC) [6] 13T 6 3 Bushwacker-Alex Johnson(StABYC)[6] Phoenix-Tony Nichols (NYCP) [5] T 11 5 Key Sailing-Kirk Newkirk (PBYC) 3 3 [7] T 12 6 Wasted Time-Dean Holcomb(PYC) 2 [6] Reach Around-Jeff Hunt (PYC) [8] Helldiver Kim Kaminski (NYCP) 8 [9] Steppin Razor-Mike Pederson(PBYC)9 8 [10] Races 1 & 2 = 2 miles Race 3 = miles Race 4 & 5= 2.4 miles Race 6 = 2 miles PHRF Spin (Saturday Race only Race #3) 1 Seabreeze Dan Owczarczak (PYC) 2:13:29 2 Ariadne Robert Patroni (PBYC) 2:18:39 3 Night Sky Julie Denton (PYC) 2:24:04 PHRF Non-Spinnaker (Saturday Race only Race #3) 1 Acadia Robert Kriegel (PYC) 1:58:29 2 Sea Grape Savannah Baus (PYC) 2:40:18 The Helldiver Team finished in 7 th Place in Spinnaker Class B. The team had some new sailors (rookies) who raced for the very first time and enjoyed the day. Look for more pictures from the Lost Bay Regatta on the last page of the Foghorn.. 42 nd Annual W.F.O.R.C. (West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit) October 13 thru 16 th, 2016 Pensacola Yacht Club PHRF A R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 T F 1 Tryptonite David Dunbar (PYC) 2 1 [5] T 2 2 Myasasaur Craig Wilusz(FWYC)[5] T 3 3 Hot Toddy John Guy (StABYC) [5] 4 12T 5 4 Forerunner-John Mathis (PYC) 4 [5] T 7 5 Finesse Alan McMillan (PYC) [7]dnf Flying Pig Steve Jones(PYC) [7]dns PHRF Spin Winner- Seabreeze Dan Owczarczak & crew member Buddy Hamilton Riddle Cup Winner Hippy Chick PHRF B 1 Hippy Chick-Josh Deupree(MYC) 5 1 [6] T 1

11 GYA (Gulf Yachting Association) Activities Hippy Chick traveled from Mobile to win Commodore Ron Richards Trophy Tryptonite Dick Piatt Hello All, November hosts the Jubilee Regatta and the Individual Flying Scot Championship which will be held on November 12 th and 13 th at the Pensacola Yacht Club. Also, the USODA Opti Midwinters will be held at the Southern Yacht Club on November 24 through November 26 out in the waters of Lake Pontchartrain Please let me know if you have any information or need any info about the GYA. Any questions ask Dick! LeAyn and David Dunbar Tryptonite Look for more pictures from the WFORC on the last page of the Foghorn.. Dick Piatt GYA Coordinator Director (850) 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 US Sailing GYA John Harrison Doucet, a lifelong sailor in the GYA, member of the Gulfport YC and graduate of Gulfport High school, is fighting for his life after an electrical shock Sunday, September 18th at the Gulfport YC. He was going to remove the trailer and park his boat after a day of sailing with family when the accident occurred. The backstay touched a high voltage power line while his hand was on the trailer. He was airlifted Sunday night to Brandon, MS and underwent surgery to remove both his legs. The medical staff has been working hard to save his right arm, which was badly burned. Monday, September 19th John Harrison was stable enough to be transferred to a burn center in Augusta, Georgia. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to offset the unforeseen medical, travel and housing expenses for the family and so they can be there to support John Harrison through his recovery and rehabilitation. Please keep his family in your prayers. Regional/District/National/World Events Nov USODA Opti Midwinters

12 GYA Capdevielle RACING Flying Scot / GYA Events Standard Schedule 2016 Nov Dec 3-4 Jubilee Regatta /Flying Scot Individual Championship Sugar Bowl Regatta (Flying Scot)* Navy Flying Scot Sailing 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 Thanks to all of the Navy Yacht Club members who sailed in the one design boats this year. Without your efforts we would not be able to maintain our membership in the Gulf Yachting Association. Navy Yacht Club Pensacola Dues Structure for 2017 Approved by NYCP Bridge August 30, 2016 ssteph7@juno.com (850) Sue Stephenson Flying Scot Fleet Captain Flying Scot Racing News By Dick Piatt Effective December 1, $120 for a two year membership for existing NYCP members who have been in good standing for at least 3 consecutive years. 50% off for Spouses having the same good standing. Annual dues increases after this two year period may be considered by the NYCP Bridge as provided for in the NYCP Bylaws. Dues for NYCP members residing more than 150 miles from NYCP will continue at 50% rate. Let us know if you can sail in any of the upcoming practices or sailing events for R/Dick piatt49@att.net (850) NYCP Past Commodores who have maintained their membership in good standing including active participation for at least 5 consecutive years to date will be eligible for lifetime membership with voting privileges. NYCP Past Commodores who have not demonstrated their commitment to the club by maintaining their membership in good standing will not be considered for this membership category until they have made a commitment to maintaining their membership in good standing for a period of two consecutive years following their reinstatement as a member of NYCP. (See Item #1 above)

13 3. Spouses of NYCP Past Commodores meeting the same requirements of #2 will be eligible for annual membership upon payment of $50 annually. Membership with voting privileges. 4. Active duty service members (permanent party) with voting privileges. $60 each or $120 for the family annually 5. Student Members (Active Duty) NASP, Whiting Field, Corry Station, USNHP, $10 annual membership non voting 6. For NYCP members who commit to Number 1 above and with over 15 consecutive years of membership in good standing-$60 annually with voting privileges. Dues will remain fixed for a period of 5 years from January 1, Honorary Membership (Recommended by the Commodore and approved by Bridge). This membership must recognize a substantial contribution of time and resources in support of NYCP. Annual membership only. No Dues and No Vote. With the exception of Pensacola Bay Yacht Club Commodores, individuals so approved must participate in Club Activities. 8. $120 for all others applying for membership or not meeting one of the requirements above. Approved: August 30, 2016 John H Matthews, Commodore Navy Yacht Club Pensacola Tina Sulser, NYCP Secretary 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! mc4werner@aol.com Molly Werner Membership Director NYC dues for $240 per new family member *** - $120 per new member *** - $60 per individual,$120 per family Active Duty - $10 per student Note: a $30 late fee is added to the 2016 dues for current members if payment received after 3/3/2016 *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. ***Additional Special Dues Structure reduction in annual dues for eligible long-term members in good standing Checks should be made payable to the Navy Yacht Club. Send your check directly to: Treasurer NYC P.O. Box 4422 Pensacola FL 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. Membership News By Director - Molly Werner Attention all members To date we have 74 members - 15 New and 59 who have renewed. 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 The Dues Structure for 2017 is posted above. 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

14 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. 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. 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. 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. Judge Seminar November 5-6, 2016 Hosted by Southern Yacht Club $50 seminar fee includes course materials, online testing, snacks during seminar, continental breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Saturday lunch and dinner are available at the Southern Yacht Club. The seminar will run from 1pm - 6pm on Saturday, November 5, 2016 and 8am - 1pm on Sunday, November 6, Online registration closes on Monday, October 31, This seminar is being hosted by both the Southern Yacht Club and the Gulf Yachting Association. Enroll Now Safety At Sea Seminar March 25 & 26, 2017 Hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club Now s your chance to get the boating safety experience you need, before you need it. The Pensacola Yacht Club Satori Foundation will host a US Sailing sanctioned one and two-day Safety-at-Sea Seminar on March 25 and 26, The seminar will be held at Pensacola Yacht Club where Bayou Chico meets Pensacola Bay. The club ballroom can accommodate 150 participants for the Saturday lecture sessions. Eighty of those may continue on to Sunday s hands-on practical experience with groups of 20 rotating through outdoor stations on the dock, on the beach, the terrace and in the pool. Registration is now open through US Sailing Regatta Network: Pensacola SAS Seminar Information about the seminar offering is available At Pensacola s seminar programs are offered as a general 1- day 'Lecture Based' Safety Seminar or an in-depth, 2-day Hands On seminar which is sanctioned by US Sailing and

15 fulfills the important safety seminar attendance recommendation and requirements for US offshore races including the 2017 Pensacola a La Habana Race scheduled for April 30, 2017 and next the Regata al Sol in 2018 from Pensacola to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The course is a must-do experience for both power boaters and sailors. Anyone making an offshore race, planning an offshore passage or taking a shorthanded coastal cruise will profit from the planning hints, advice and the expert insights of the moderators and other presenters. Designed for sailors of all types and levels cruisers and racers, novices and experts. Appropriate for a wide range of boats small, big,monohulls, multihulls (and powerboats, too) that are sailed anywhere near shore and offshore. Curriculum is certified by US Sailing, with special attention to conditions and challenges of the host organization s sailing area. The certifications are good for five years. Combined with the Saturday seminar, 'Hands-On' Training yields the official World Sailing (ISAF) Approved Offshore Personal Survival Course Certificate. This certificate is highly recommended. World Sailing certification includes hands-on training with an inflated life raft, as well as pool time in your inflated PFD wearing offshore clothing. Attendees will gain knowledge in the use of life rafts, boarding, and righting skills, use of flares and fire-fighting skills will also be covered. An exam (passing grade of 80) is part of the certification process. 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 Marina Parties / Raft-up Opportunities. And don t forget our 85 th Anniversary LOGO!! 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. 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 Happy 70 th Anniversary BLUE ANGELS!! 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

16 View from the Committee Boat Photos by Molly Werner Commodore s Cup #2 & 3 / 9-11 Regatta

17 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 - 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. Word is we will be here another day to let the fellow from Royal Flush repair the head. And perhaps wait on John to rejoin for an additional day. We are watching Matthew as any prudent sailor would. Most of our journey should be away from a projected path. But who knows the mind of a Hurricane. We plan on crossing Florida via Lake Okeechobee then heading to India Shores near St Pete and a few days at a time share we own. Then up to Tarpon Springs where Rainer will depart and off to our final leg of the journey and Home Port...Perdido Bay and Pensacola. Keep praying...we are not home yet. Fair winds and following seas. PS We made a friend. The first picture is of Gunter. He has a Trawler and is coming south. We have had a few social gatherings including him making us Apple Pancakes on his boat and we in turn made Jambalaya for him when he came to ours. He says he may come and visit us in Pensacola when he ventures that far west some day. Check out the continuation of Frank Bean s Journey on his boat Sandshark Frank Bean and the Journey of the Sand Shark -Part 2 And the Adventure continues. Frank Bean in St. Augustine Been remiss the last few days. We left Charleston SC and headed out into the Atlantic fighting a rising tide. Beating into waves is not the most enjoyable thing a boat can do. Well we sailed with a NE wind all day and all night. The weather turned bad and it rained with lots of lightning most of the night. We took turns sailing, motoring and motor sailing. The first light of dawn was the most wonderful sight that I can recall of recent. We sloshed our way into Amelia Island, fighting current all the way...typical. Spent a wonderful day ashore. Replenished some food and beer stocks, showered, washed clothes and had a snack at a local pub via Rainer and his kindness. Then back to the boat where I whipped up some Tortellini with Chicken and Alfredo Sauce. No complaints. Then we left there and headed for St Augustine and Rivers Edge Marina where we are tied up presently. Had a nice meal at Hurricane Patty's and talked way too late and fell in our bunks came early and the 50 yard dash to the outhouse. Mike made coffee and we are checking around to find someone to rebuild the head so it will flush. Not fun when it won't. John Novick went ashore in Charleston and is scheduled to rejoin us here in St Augustine today. But no word from him since he left us Sunday. Another water hose came loose (loosened hose clamp), while we were motoring yesterday and we pumped our water tank into the bilge. Not the first time. Filled it up again at the Marina. Shake down cruise is all I can add. Frank Bean Still in St. Augustine Well we are waiting on parts to arrive for the head so it will finally flush. I guess in the words of Randy Quaid in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation...I should have checked the Shi er earlier. This will enable us to anchor out more. Rivers Edge Marina had bicycles for free loan out. They had been rode hard previously. My seat was loose and kept riding up causing my butt to slide off. But I managed. Mike made it a block and his

18 wheel loosened and he came to halt when the chain came off. He retired to the boat while Rainer and I moved on to downtown St Augustine. Now we have done very little sightseeing on this voyage, our intent to move the boat in a timely and efficient manner. But with the Head issue an opportunity arose. So it was off to see the oldest city in America. A tour of the Fort...Its construction, history and importance were explained by a Park Ranger. Then we were off on a bike tour of old downtown. Damn seat. I had begun to remember how to manipulate a bicycle on a crowded street with pedestrians in close proximity. (Without striking any) Had a few close calls, No arrests though. Had a cool libation, listened to a guitar player was asked for spare change from an inebriated fellow and finally settled on a piece of pizza. Then it was off to the boat again. We arrived in Vero Beach with no good anchoring alternative so we took a mooring at the City's Marina. $16.50 plus we all had showers. We motored and sailed all day without incident. (No breakdowns). We even had the sails up. It was a good day. Tomorrow or the next, John Baron will join us again for the trip across the Okeechobee waterway to Ft Myers. Frank Bean Left Vero Beach Left Vero Beach this AM heading for Port St Lucie and Lake Okeechobee and the cut across Florida. Picking up John Baron for the Lake route. Watching Matthew with anxious anticipation. Keep praying. Hurricane Matthew and Sandshark We are in Palm Habor, Florida awaiting a surveyor and possible repairs to Sand Shark. That said we can tell the tale. We left the Okeechobee waterway at Ft Myers and dropped off John Baron again. (We picked him up in Stuart, Fl and he made the trip. He also brought food and drinks with him. What a guy). Before we did we topped off water and fuel and emptied all the important other tanks. We headed out into the Gulf and the wind slowly moved from East to Northeast and on to our nose. We began beating and pounding, the wind on our nose all the way to just off Bradenton Florida. Rainer noticed around 4 am our port ama was lower in the water, I went below to my berth and there was water above the floor boards. I pulled other boards and sure enough the bilge was full and getting fuller. My first thought was we breached the hull. Second was a hose broke in the engine compartment and we were letting water in through a thru hull. Nope that wasn't it. I checked. Well John Novick pulled the hatch open on the port ama and she was full of water. He jumped into the Ama and began to aggressively to bail with a 5 gallon bucket. The bilge pump overwhelmed we used the hand pump emptying 5 gallon bucket after 5 gallon bucket. I was at the helm fighting wind waves and throwing the water overboard in five gallon buckets only later to discover that some of it went into Rainer's berth open port lights. Where is all this water coming from? I tasted it and it was salty so I knew that it was not a water tank leak. We stopped pumping the bilge and the water was still rising. I went to the front of the boat. I pulled the shower door open and looked past the bulkhead and there is water between the bridge deck and our boat. It can only be from the ama but it was pumped almost empty. Outside I went forward and the two sections in the port Ama are not continuous. Opening the hatch it was full. The back section was empty. I began bailing with a 5 gallon bucket. That lowered the water and finally stopped flowing into the boat. We knew from then, we would not sink. Clearing the water from everywhere we turned towards land and collective we said ICW. We went due East and right into and thru the Longboat Key Bridge. Headed north on the ICW to Marker One Marina and into the gracious arms of the Blombergs. Joni has been so gracious and hospitable to us way faring Orphans, feeding us and taking us places, it is almost better than being home. Saturday we moved the boat to a perspective repair facility in Tarpon Springs. Marpro. There is a fellow there that was around when Sand Shark's keel was originally laid. He knows the Cornithian design class and understands where the damage is and as he discussed how to make her safe and seaworthy again. Today (Sunday) we go back to the Shark and take down her Jib, since we rubbed some stitching off on the spreader and need it repaired. Get the last of our grub and cooler and special items and head to Pensacola. We will have to wait for a few weeks until our number is called and the visit from the Marine Adjusters from Boat US finishes their protocol. All the remaining crew insists on finishing the trip so we will have more to share and in the mean time I will send more pictures to share of our journey. Your prayers worked. But don't stop yet. We are not at home port. Thank you all for caring and concern. You know the Navy Yacht club wants to greet us on our arrival. Won't that be just grand. My heart will be with you but my body is still moving the boat. I am unsure if I will be there for the meeting. Most likely not. I am still proudly flying our clubs burgee. I hope all things

19 are fine with you, your family and my yacht club family. Can t wait to see you at a meeting. Best regards, Frank, The Capt and Crew Aboard the SV Sand Shark moving towards home. Frank Bean C And the Adventure STILL continues. 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. If you take any new photos please send me 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. 80 th Anniversary of the Hindenburg Airship first flight 80 th Anniversary of the first flight of a Spitfire 80 th Anniversary of the Pensacola Little Theatre 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 75 th Anniversary of M & M s (candy) 70 th Anniversary of the Blue Angels 70 th Anniversary of the Pensacola Council- US Navy League 60 th Anniversary of Disneyland 60 th Anniversary of Pensacola Sister Cities International 50 th Anniversary Signing of the National Act for Historical Preservation 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 Star Trek 50 th Anniversary of the Country Music Awards (CMA s) 30 th Anniversary of the movie Top Gun 30 th Anniversary of the Challenger Disaster 20 th Anniversary of Ice Hockey in Pensacola 25 th Anniversary of Desert Storm Tina Sulser Historical Archives Director tinak456@hotmail.com 25 th Anniversary of Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery 15 th Anniversary of Ellen McArthur (youngest women to sail around the world alone) 15 th Anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom Who else in our Navy Yacht Club family has an interesting moment in history here on the Pensacola Naval Air Station? 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 130 th Anniversary of Ground Hog s Day 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 Greer s 100 th Running of the Indy th Anniversary of Spanish Civil War 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 It was a combat unique in Naval aviation history up until that time, the roar of radial engines filling the air as two aircraft twisted and turned in aerial combat replaced by a different sound. On Nov. 9, 1950, a Navy jet aircraft for the first time engaged an enemy jet in air-to-air combat. Flying an F9F Panther, Lt. Cmdr. William T. Amen shot down a MiG-15 in the skies over Korea. Viva Florida Promoting Florida s History and Culture

20 The dedication of a new airfield at Pensacola Naval Air Station on Nov. 2, 1951, signaled a technological shift in the training of Naval aviators in the Cradle of Naval Aviation. Named after Adm. Forrest P. Sherman, who died suddenly the previous July while serving as Chief of Naval Operations, the field would welcome the first jet training aircraft, the buzzing of propeller planes familiar to Pensacolians, now complemented by thundering roars. Pensacola Fun Fact! It represented a marriage between a weapon and an aircraft, the F-14 Tomcat fighter capable of long-range interception of Soviet aircraft approaching a U.S. carrier battle group, its reach extended by AIM-54 Phoenix missiles carried on board. On Nov. 21, 1973, this amazing weapons system aircraft and missile reached a milestone when, during a test over the Pacific Ocean, an F-14 for the first time launched a full arsenal of six Phoenix missiles, with four striking home, exploding target drones at ranges of 50 miles. More Fun Facts! The space capsule drifted toward the water beneath an expansive parachute until it splashed into the Atlantic Ocean some 600 miles southeast of Cape Canaveral, where it has blasted into orbit four days earlier. Within minutes, SH-3A Sea King helicopters from the carrier Wasp (CVS 18) hoisted two astronauts aboard, Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. and Naval aviator James A. Lovell Jr., their flight, which concluded on Nov. 15, 1966, the last of Project Gemini. Next came Apollo and the moon. The great amphibious invasions in North Africa and Europe were not as dependent upon Naval aviation as those in the Pacific Theater during World War II. However, on Nov. 8, 1942, when Allied forces went ashore in North Africa as part of Operation Torch, among the aircraft in the air supporting them were planes from three escort carriers, with another baby flattop used to transport and then launch 78 Army Air Forces fighter planes to an airfield on shore. The Navy s first flying boat designs were born on the shores of Lake Keuka in Hammondsport, N.Y., the hometown of pioneer aircraft manufacturer Glenn H. Curtiss. These type aircraft remained a part of Naval aviation through two world wars and in Cold War battlegrounds, the last Navy flying boat, an SP-5B Marline now on display in the National Naval Aviation Museum, making the last operational flight of a Navy seaplane on Nov. 6, citrus growers, ranchers and cowboys, industrialists, quirky individualists, you name it. Meet them in Bartow, DeLand, Lake Wales, and Pensacola via our free walking tours - launching soon. Just download our walking-tour app to your phone or mobile device and walk through Florida history. Florida Humanities Council invites you: For more information: Enjoy our events around the state! 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 November 10 th 12 th SV America Plaza de Luna Park /Palafox Pier See media sheet information below Florida Department of State - Division of Historical Resources Listen: These streets have stories to tell Who built these towns - this state - we live in? They were adventurers, war refugees, homestead families, November 11 th & 12 th Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, NAS Pensacola, National Naval Aviation Museum The 2016 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show will be held on November celebrating not only Veteran's Day weekend, but the 70th anniversary of the Blue Angels team! In addition to the air show, spectators can enjoy a collection of aircraft on display, virtual games and other attractions and displays at vendor booths, food booths, souvenir booths, and a kids funzone! The National Museum of Naval Aviation located adjacent to the air field, and will also be open for business.

21 Day performances on F and Sat. with the gates opening at 8 a.m. both days! On F, Nov. 11 only, we are inviting everyone to watch the spectacular night air show. Gates will open at 3 p.m. with the air show beginning at 4:15 p.m., complete with night time aircraft and performers capped off by the largest fireworks display in the Pensacola area. The Blue Angels team will not fly during the Friday night air show. MEDIA FACT SHEET WHO: Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC), in conjunction with Americas CupTour WHAT: Visit of Yacht America, replica of original 139-ft. schooner who won the world's oldest international sporting competition, which now bears its name--the America's Cup. WHERE: Dockside at Plaza de Luna, 900 S. Palafox St., Pensacola. Accessible for public tours, and scheduled cruises WHEN: Nov. 10 Public Dock Tours 12 noon-2:00pm; Public Sail 2:30-5:00pm Nov. 11 Public Dock Tours 9:30-11:30am; Private Sail 12:30-4:00pm Nov. 12 Public Dock Tours 9:00-11:00am; Public Sail 12:30-4:00pm* *Vessel would anchor for guests to watch Blue Angels performance WHY: For the first time in its 165-year history, the America's Cup has launched a tour to spark excitement in the current yachting community, and to engage the next generation of America's Cup fans. As our nation's first settlement, discovered by mariners, Pensacola has a unique connection to the sailing community worldwide. The Details: While Yacht America is licensed by the America's Cup Event Authority, they receive no funding from the authority. Tours and sails are the sole funding source. Public tours offered for a donation of $5.00 per person to benefit local nonprofit organizations. Sails cost $85/adult; $42.50 youth 17 and under. Reservations can be made by visiting PYC's Website: or CONTACT: For more information or interviews, contact John Matthews, PYC, cell UPCOMING EVENTS in the PENSACOLA/Gulf Coast AREA Tuesday, November 1 st Straight No Chaser-I ll Have Another 20 th Anniversary Tour, The Musical Sensation 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Thursday, November 3 rd thru Saturday, November 5 th 2016 Rocky Horror Picture Show 8:00PM, Thurs, 6:00PM & 8:00 PM Fri, 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM Sat, Pensacola Little Theatre Friday, November 4 th thru Sunday, November 6 th Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Fri & Sat, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sun, Seville Square Saturdays, November 5 th, 12 th, 19 th & 26 th 2016 Palafox Market 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturdays MLK Plaza (all 3 medians) Palafox btwn Garden & Wright Saturday, November 5 th The Great Pumpkin Race 8:00 AM, Sacred Heart Cathedral School Saturday, November 5 th Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Korbin Plays Brahm 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Saturday, November 5 th Improvable Cause Improv October :30 PM, Pensacola Little Theatre Wednesday, November 9 th Magic Men LIVE 8:00 PM, Saenger Theatre Thursday, November 10 th All County Chorus 7:00 PM, Saenger Theatre Thursday, November 10 th Casting Crowns with Matt Maher 7:00 PM, Pensacola Bay Center Thursday, November 10 th thru Sunday November 13 th Pensacola Ballet Wizards & Warriors 7:30 PM, Thurs, Fri & Sat, 2:30 PM, Sun Pensacola Little Theatre Friday, November 11 th Veterans Day at Veterans Memorial Park and Wall South 11:00 AM, Veterans Memorial Park Saturday, November 12 th The Pensacola Civic Band Presents: Forbidden Love (and Sax) 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Sunday, November 13 th 12 th Annual Pensacola Marathon 6:30 AM, Veterans Memorial Park Sunday, November 13 th Pensacola Egg Fest 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM, Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium Tuesday, November 15 th Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Touring in Concert 7:30 PM, Saenger Theatre Thursday, November 17 th All County Band 7:00 PM, Saenger Theatre Friday, November 18 th Gallery Night PM to 9PM Downtown Pensacola - Palafox Street Friday, November 18 th Island Fights 7:30 PM, Pensacola Bay Center Saturday, November 19 th thru Sunday, November 20 th 26 th Annual Creek Indian Celebration Days 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tribal Grounds, Milton Saturday, November 19 th Jeff Dunham- Perfectly Unbalanced 5:00 PM, Pensacola Bay Center

22 Friday, November 25 th 12 th Annual Pensacola Winterfest Elf Parade and Trolley Tours 4:45 PM, Downtown Pensacola Saturday, November 26 th Pensacola Winterfest Performance Trolley Tours 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Old Courthouse, Downtown Pensacola Tuesday, November 29 th Michael Jackson: A Thrilling Tribute 7:00 PM, Saenger Theatre Tuesday, November 29 th Dolly Parton Pure & Simple 7:00 PM, Pensacola Bay Center Wednesday, November 30 th thru Sunday December 4 th 49 th Annual Snowball Derby various times, Five Flags Speedway Navy Yacht Club-Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing Scholarship 85 th Anniversary Established April 12 th, 1931 Plans are in the works for establishing a: Establishing Committees to help in various areas regarding all of the 2016 events Yacht America visit starting on November 11 th thru November 13 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! Age range 10 years to 16 years old If you know a military dependant youth (ages 10 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 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 through the MWR Summer Programs application found on the Navy Yacht Club website: Navy Yacht Club is also a member of the United States Naval Sailing Association USNSA.org NOTE: The 2016 Summer Sailing Camp was cancelled due to a lack of participants. If you know any youth who is interested in learning to sail.let us know so we can get them involved. FORWARD MARCH Airing Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Channel 44 about local military Bikini Regatta Short Sleeve T-Shirts are still available in all sizes (S, M, L & XL) for $20.00 each. Please send an to Kim Kaminski if you would like to purchase a shirt. navyfognews607@yahoo.com

23 Don t forget to vote. Print this page and turn in your vote. Vote for the 2016 Navy Yacht Club Yachtsman and Sportsman of the Year Turn in your nomination by November 3 rd This Recognition will be awarded at the 2016 Commodore s Ball on December 2nd Additional Awards to be recognized at the Annual Sailors Banquet: Boat of the Year The following list of sailboats have raced for the Navy Yacht Club in 2016: Helldiver Lockeness Los Milagros Phoenix Sea Breeze Shaman White Shell Woman Wild Goose Sail Boater of the Year Cruiser of the Year Power Boater of the Year Male Crew of the Year Female Crew of the Year Male Offshore Sailor of the Year Female Offshore Sailor of the Year Male One Design Sailor of the Year Female One Design Sailor of the Year Eugene Taylor Award (Youth Award) Commodore Tedford Cann Trophy Excellence in Sailing Sailor Award for National/Intl Event(s) Race Committee Member Award Volunteer of the Year Award Commodore s Cup Overall Spinnaker - TBD Commodore s Cup Overall Non-Spinnaker No Participants in CC Series for 2016 Commodore Lloyd & Bev Stagg Trophy Presented to Linda Thompson & LeAyn Dunbar Navy Cup Presented to PYC

24 Celebrating over 85 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: Marcia Cooper Miss Hospitality: Sandy Pyle 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 Hurricane Season begins June 1, Storm Names: Alex Ian Richard Bonnie Julia Shary Colin Karl Tomas Danielle Lisa Virginie Earl Matthew Walter Fiona Nicole Gaston Otto Be Ready Hermine Paula The Commodore of Navy Yacht Club Pensacola cordially invites you to attend the A N N U A L C O M M O D O R E S B A L L on Friday, 2 December 2016 at the Pensacola Yacht Club 1897 Cypress Street, Pensacola, FL 1800 Social Hour Entrée Choices: 1900 Dinner Pecan Crusted Grouper 2000 Awards and Dancing or Beef Tenderloin Dress: Formal Return R.S.V.P. card to: by 20 November Bob Sutton 5131 Chandelle Dr., Pensacola, FL Cost: $40.00 per person Live Music: 5 piece Band Platinum Soul Band NYCP P.O. Box 4422, Pensacola, FL Paid Reservation required with return card No Verbal R.S.V.P. NYCP the NYCP Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 3rd, :30 PM at the Crow s Nest at Bayou Grande Marina, Aboard NAS Pensacola All Guests are Welcome! Navy Yacht Club Pensacola P. O. Box 4422 Pensacola, FL 32507

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