PBYC Fore 'N' Aft Newsletter July Pierpont Bay Yacht Club (PBYC) JULY /16

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1 6/28/2018 PBYC Fore 'N' Aft Newsletter July 2018 Pierpont Bay Yacht Club (PBYC) JULY /16

2 COMMODORE'S COMMENTARY Dorothy Adriansen 2/16

3 Hello All, I came to the club on June 1st to do dinner prep for the next day s meetings and was delighted to hear children s voices and laughter. What a great way to start off the month of June at PBYC! Rob had booked the club for Maddy s end of year surf party and the kids were having a blast. We held our May board meeting and General Membership meeting on June 2nd and had 20 plus members in attendance. National Weather Service Forecaster & Marine Program Manager, Ryan Kittel spoke and presented us with a slide show on marine and area weather. Jim and I did go with the Hawaiian dinner theme as planned, and served kahlua pork, shrimp macaroni salad, tropical green salad and Bananas Foster Flambé for dessert. Thanks to all who helped with cleanup. Ventura Yacht Club hosted the Commodore s Classic race on June 3rd. Our boat, Miramar had 2 PBYC staff commodores and yours truly aboard. If there had been a prize for coming in last we would have won it. We had a fabulous time out on the water though. Unfortunately we missed the Father s Day Sail on the 17th due to no wind. We were also absent for the June monthly meetings on June 23 as we were out of town putting on a couples baby shower in Las Vegas for our youngest daughter. I hear the Recla s dinner was fantastic! Coming up this next weekend is our Independence Day (4th of July) cruise to Smuggler s Cove, a beautiful anchorage off Santa Cruz Island. If you re a hiker there are several trails on Santa Cruz Island that can be reached from Smuggler s Cove. Santa Cruz Island is the largest of the eight islands that make up the Channel Islands and it is also the largest island in California. This island has many species, like the Santa Cruz Island Horse, the island scrub jay and Santa Cruz Island Fox that have not been found anywhere else on earth. Jim and I will be going out for this cruise and hope to see many of you out there. We plan on leaving Saturday morning and returning on Tuesday. The VIM Swap Meet is also being held on Saturday, the 30th, so we ll probably swing by there first. Around the corner in July is our Annual Milt Ingram trophy Race on Saturday, July 7th. Milt s Race is the largest race our club organizes and Richard can always use volunteers, so if you can help please give Richard a call. Wishing all of you a fantastic summer, Dorothy Adriansen Commodore 4th of JULY CRUISE ~ SMUGGLERS COVE Dates: June 30 Thru July 2, 2018 Destination: Eastern End of Santa Cruz: Lat N Long: W Distance: 19 Miles Course to Smugglers: 223 deg Return to Ventura Harbor: 43 deg Time: Underway at approximately 10 or 11 AM Saturday Weather Forecast: Saturday S winds 5 to 10 kt. Smooth Seas and Light winds all weekend VHF: Monitor channel 16; Working channel 68 Events: To be determined: If you have ideas for group events please come to the skippers meeting and let s put an agenda together or drop a note. Hikes, Group Kayak / Dingy events. Skippers Meeting: Friday June 29th 7:00 PM at the Club to Coordinate space available on boats for guests. If you can t be at the meeting then please let us know if you have space on your boat or if you d like to go out with other members. Drop Ken a note if you want to join us: 3/16

Miramar (Adriansen's) Strange Bird (Rossman) Galene (Recla's) Sweet (Fried / Mailman) Eagles Wings

Fathers Day Cruise, Disabled Veterans Sail day, and are ending with the Ventura Isle Swap Meet and

4 Miramar (Adriansen's) Strange Bird (Rossman) Galene (Recla's) Sweet (Fried / Mailman) Eagles Wings (Duren's) VIRTUES OF VICE COMMODORE Ken Recla June was another fun filled action packed month of fun and frivolity. We had our May meeting in June, our June meeting in June, two club rentals, Ventura West swap meet, Fathers Day Cruise, Disabled Veterans Sail day, and are ending with the Ventura Isle Swap Meet and beginning of the 4th of July Cruise to Smugglers. I didn t personally make the May Meeting in June, but heard all the rave reviews about the Hawaiian Fest and the NOAA Weatherman. 4/16

5 Father s Day Cruise proved to be a lot of fun. Ultimately only a couple of boats made it out that day, but back at the club we had 15 plus folks enjoying a wonderful BBQ. One of the couples submitted an application to join the club the May s. Can t beat that. The Swap meet was much slower than last year and we got no interest for membership. Hopefully we ll fare better at the Ventura Isle Marina swap meet this Saturday Our June club meeting was the first time I had the opportunity to run the meetings as Dorothy was out of town. The most fun was approving new members. We need to give a big welcome to Herbie and Wynn May, as well as Rick and Patti Eyraud! Some of the things under consideration are: Adding more definition to our Pet Policy to include Service Animal allowances, defining responsibilities and determining how we can make the club pet friendly on the deck. Currently a committee includes Lisa Hopper, Sheryl Lunsford and myself. How our Capital Improvement funds are determined and laying out a replacement matrix for all items considered capital which may need replacing in the future. Overall Club Host training to ensure we meet the requirements to maintain our California Liquor License. This will ultimately require all members to be trained / re trained. July is looking to be a great month with plenty of Club Sponsored fun. On the 7th we have the Milt Ingram Race, followed by the Santa Barbara Wine Festival / Cruise on the weekend of the 20th and ending on a high note with our Annual Progressive Dinner in lieu of a Monthly Meeting at the clubhouse (on the 28th). Sheryl Lunsford is organizing the Progressive Dinner and I know she is looking for Boats that are willing to host one of the stops on the evening. Don t miss this event it is always a blast. And if you're interested in being a host boat, contact Sheryl. FACILITY: We continue to make progress on the facility improvements and maintenance. We re up to 32 closed maintenance actions for the year. The new outdoor tables have arrived and already replaced the old ones on the deck. SAFETY California Boating Exam; Navigation Rules: The Coast Guard Navigation Rules regarding right of way and responsibilities between vessels: Rule 16 Action by Give way Vessel: Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear. Rule 17 Action by Stand on Vessel: (a)(i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed. (ii) The latter vessel may, however, take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these Rules. Rule 18 Responsibilities Between Vessels: (a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of: (i) a vessel not under command; (ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver; (iii) a vessel engaged in fishing; (iv) a sailing vessel. (b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of: (i) a vessel not under command; (ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver; (iii) a vessel engaged in fishing. 5/16

6 But, Enough from me. Here s wishing everyone Fair Winds and Following Seas and hope to see you at all the upcoming club events. Ken UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY BOATING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP COURSE This course is ideal for beginning to intermediate boaters, family members and those wishing to expand knowledge. On January 1, 2018, the new California Boater Card law took effect. This course will allow you to obtain your Card without any additional requirements! Saturday, August 11, 2018 Lesson 1: Which Boat Is For You? Lesson 2: Equipment For Your Boat Lesson 3: Trailering Your Boat Lesson 4: Handling Your Boat Lesson 5: Your Highway Signs Lesson 6: Rules of the Nautical Road Sunday, August 12, 2018 Lesson 7: Boating Safety Lesson 8: Intro to Navigation Lesson 9: Powering Your Boat Lesson 10: Lines and Knots Lesson 11: Communications Channel Islands Boating Center 3880 Bluefin Circle Oxnard, CA Hours: 9 am 4:30 pm (12 noon 1 pm for lunch) Cost: $45 (Check payable to USCG AUX Fl. 7 2 ) Enrollment is my only: Michael D. Bick, Instructor mbick@medickey.com RACE COMMITTEE Richard Countess MILT INGRAM TROPHY RACE 6/16

7 The 34th annual Milt Ingram Trophy race is scheduled for July 7th with PBYC s legendary Champagne Breakfast scheduled to start at 10 AM on Sunday July 8th (tickets for the breakfast are $15). This race is the second race in PBYC s Island series. The other two races in the series are the Hardway race that was held on May 19th, and the Tri point Ocean race scheduled for August 18th. A limited number of T shirts for the Milt Ingram Trophy race will be available ($20 for short sleeve; $25 for long sleeve). Trophies will be awarded at approximately 1100 hours on Sunday. In addition to trophies for each class, we have an Endurance award for the boat that sails across the finish line last. The following eight perpetual trophies will be awarded in accordance with their Deeds of Gift: The MILT INGRAM TROPHY RACE Perpetual Trophy, donated by Milt Ingram, to the boat with the lowest corrected time among all monohull boats with valid PHRF certificates. The COMMODORE s Trophy, donated by Richard and Susan Countess, to the PHRF monohull boat that is first to finish. The WOMAN SKIPPER Trophy, donated by West Marine, to the PHRF boat with the lowest corrected time among all boats that are skippered by women. The CRAIG ASHBY MEMORIAL Trophy to the offshore multihull class boat that is first to finish. The MATES TROPHY, donated by Jim and Ellyn Dembowski, to the boat with the lowest corrected time among all monohull boats sailed double handed in any class. The A CLASS Trophy, initially donated by Walter Pressel then re deeded by Rod Abbott after his boat, FUNATIC, won the trophy three times, to the boat with the lowest corrected time in the PHRF A Class. The TOM SPURGIN MEMORIAL Trophy to the non spinnaker boat with the lowest corrected time. The CATAMARAN CLASS Trophy to the Beach Cat with the lowest corrected time. MISCELLANEOUS VELERO is the current leader in the ASBCYC High Point Series with 15 points, followed by FAT TUESDAY with 11 points and BUENA VISTA with 6 points. The top boat in the Ventura County High Point Series is FAT TUESDAY with 31 points, followed by VELERO with 23 points, and both WAI LANI and PREDATOR with 15 points. UPCOMING LOCAL RACES (*Part of Ventura County High Point Series) July 7/8* PBYC s Milt Ingram Trophy Race (Island Series #2) July 14* AYC s Platform A Race (Anacapa Series #2) July 28 PCYC s McNish Classic Yacht Race July 28 VYC s Sail Fest (PHRF) July 28/29 VYC s Sail Fest (J24) August 4* AYC s Wes Golemon Memorial Race (Anacapa Series #3) August 11 CIYC s John Larson Memorial Race August 18* PBYC s Tri Point Ocean Race (Island Series #3) August 25 CIYC s Bob Cooke/Neil Underwood Double Handed Race Richard Feedback from a Hardway racer and a burgee exchange with Austin Yacht Club! 7/16

We will need help with the following things: Saturday Race Day Food (keeping it ready all day), on Sunday preparing and serving breakfast, Trophy Presentations, Raffles and Silent Auction and

8 "LET'S GET SOCIAL" by Patsy Recla Summer is here and everyone is coming or going somewhere. We have a lot of things on the horizon as you all have heard. First thing is the Milt Ingram Race on the 7th and 8th of July. We will need lots of volunteers to make this a success. We will need help with the following things: Saturday Race Day Food (keeping it ready all day), on Sunday preparing and serving breakfast, Trophy Presentations, Raffles and Silent Auction and of course clean up after. Please contact Richard or myself if you can help in any way. Next up is the Santa Barbara Wine Festival, July Several of us will have boats up there for part of the week. Most of us will do the Saturday Beach Festival. So come up and join the fun. Reminder, get 8/16

your tickets for the festival now before they sell out. Then on July 28th we will have our Progressive dinner. This is where we get to visit others boats and eat a lot of tasty foods.

9 your tickets for the festival now before they sell out. Then on July 28th we will have our Progressive dinner. This is where we get to visit others boats and eat a lot of tasty foods. Sheryl Lunsford heads up this event so if you have questions or would like to volunteer your boat as one of our stops please give her a call at As a last note I am looking ahead to Halloween. Yes Halloween. We will need to do some planning ahead as PBYC Fair Winds and Following Seas Patsy Progressive Boat Dinner & Dingy Poker Run Please volunteer to be a host boat! This is a fun & fabulous way to tour other's boats, rev up our dingy's, or other watercraft, and hang out on the docks with fellow members and guests and of course win wonderful prizes for the three best poker hands. Each guest pays $20 for food and drinks of bottled beer and wine. Check in, pick a card at each boat, and party! More information and a slip map will be provided when I know who has volunteered their boat. Here is a sample itinerary: 1. 5:30 6:00: Medium Appetizer 2. 6:15 6:45: Medium Appetizer 3. 7:00 7:30: Heavy Appetizer 4. 7:45 8:15: Heavy Appetizer 5. 8:30????: Awesome Dessert Call, text or Sheryl Lunsford at or firstmate.cdragon@gmail.com 2017's progressive dinner was quite the success with six host boats and about 40 drunken sailors. 9/16

10 Join in on the fun this year and maybe your name will be drawn at the general meeting on the last host boat! PHOTOGRAPHER'S POINT OF VIEW by Maggie Hood A (belated) kudos for the Mother s Day sail and BBQ event. With no family living here in Ventura it s really great to have my PBYC family to hang out with. My son Alex was in town from school in Tempe, AZ and thanks to Captain Ken on Galene we had a chance to sail together for the first time. Amazing since he s 22 and I ve sailed forever, but we sold our Cal 39 when he was born. Alex took the helm with Captain Ken s guidance and his smile was priceless! The day couldn t have been better and after a short break we came back for the really fun BBQ. What a great club event! See more Mother's Day Sail and BBQ photos. 10/16

11 THE CLOTHESLINE ~ Traveling Challenge by Kappy Paulson PBYC has lots of travelers, both locally, across the US & worldwide. "Represent" our club by wearing PBYC paraphernalia, including race tees. Take a picture of yourself and we'll post it in the newsletter! To start, here are Kappy Paulson and Jeff Heath at Wall Drug Store, Black Hills SD. 11/16

Independence Day 5. Los Padres Ski Club, evening 7. Milt Ingram Trophy Race 8.

12 JULY'S BIRTHDAYS 17. Larry Freeland 23. Mark Sanders 26. David Nolde 30. Joanne Tague 31. Su Countess JULY CALENDAR 1 2. Cruise to Smugglers 4. Independence Day 5. Los Padres Ski Club, evening 7. Milt Ingram Trophy Race 8. Breakfast, trophy presentation, raffles, silent auction 18. Reserved for Rafferty, 4 8pm 12/16

13 6/28/2018 PBYC Fore 'N' Aft Newsletter July Santa Barbara Wine Festival Cruise 21. VIM Prisoners Cruise 28. July Board & General meetings, Progressive dinner organized by the Lunsfords AUGUST CALENDAR 2. Los Padres Ski Club, evening 4. Reserved for Olmstead, Cruise to Cochise Prietos 18. Tri point Ocean Race 18. VIM BBQ 19. Tri point & Island Series trophy presentation 25. August Board & General meetings, dinner by Jeff Olmstead CLUB HOST BAR SCHEDULE [PDF] 13/16

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COMMODORE'S COMMENTARY Jeff Olmstead

FEBRUARY 2017 COMMODORE'S COMMENTARY Jeff Olmstead Apparently, I polished up the handle of the big front door well enough that I was sworn in as Commodore for 2017 at the Change of Command dinner last