TheTiller. Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club. December 2016 Year 64, Issue 12

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1 TheTiller Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club December 2016 Year 64, Issue 12

Commodore s Log This is it, friends My year as Commodore is nearing its end, and it s a bit unbelievable that an entire year has passed As I reflect on this past year, I can honestly say that it has

2 Commodore s Log This is it, friends My year as Commodore is nearing its end, and it s a bit unbelievable that an entire year has passed As I reflect on this past year, I can honestly say that it has been a pleasure to serve as your Commodore, and I have, overall, enjoyed the experience. Together, we have accomplished so much this year And, moreover, I realize how many more projects there are to complete, and how many more adventures there are to have. Commodore David Duncan Sailing forward into 2017, I want to encourage all of the membership to be involved in our Club. The Club expansion will still be in the forefront, and there will be many associated projects for all members to participate in. The racing, cruising, and boating groups will be ready for action, and our social members will be ready for some fun activities. Be part of it As I turn the helm over to the new Commodore, I know that it will continue to be smooth sailing with Betsy Jeffers and crew. Thank you for all of your support See you on the water David Duncan Commodore About the Cover Photo The Perry Cup. Article on page 4. Photo by Don Hoover. Upcoming Events Friday, December16 6:00PM - Santa at MPYC and Ugly Sweater Contest Saturday, December 31 8:00PM-1:00AM - New Year s Eve Party Saturday, January 21 6:00PM - Polynesian Luau Regular Schedule Dinner is served every Wednesday and Friday evening at 6:00, bar open 5:30. Lunch is served every Thursday from noon until 1:00PM. The MPYC Board of Directors meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:00PM. Remember to check the online calendar for updates. House Rules Members of reciprocal yacht clubs are always welcome; please remember to register in the Club guestbook before using Club facilities. Other guests are encouraged, but must be welcomed to the club by a current member. Membership is easy, and applicants need not be boat owners. For further information on membership and house rules, call (831) or visit us on the Web at Page 2

Lighted Boat Parade Photos by Martisa Light Pronto at the beginning of

Carmel Valley Land Cruise Don t miss the great article and pictures in

a tradition for many local families http://www.montereyherald.

3 Lighted Boat Parade Photos by Martisa Light Pronto at the beginning of the parade. Photo by David Royal at Monterey Herald. Carmel Valley Land Cruise Don t miss the great article and pictures in the Monterey Herald: Bright night on Monterey Bay: Lighted Boat Parade a tradition for many local families bright-night-on-monterey-bay-lighted-boat-parade-atradition-for-many-local-families Cruisers had a great time wine tasting at Carmel Valley wineries and socializing at the Blue Sky Lodge. Photo by Martisa Light. Page 3

4 Perry Cup by Paxton Davis We had 14 mercs again. Four did not attend from the first weekend, but four different competitors entered. The sun was out bright and the breeze was north-west at about 8-10 knots. There was a swell, but not much, otherwise a pretty smooth sea. There were three races scheduled and all started with a twice around course, finishing downwind. There was no whale show on this day. Race one proved that old adage in Monterey, go left as you might get a little lift off the shore going to the mark. Stay away from lighter winds and some chop. Dave West and Chris Krueger got the start, off to the left and were never headed. Kate Conway and Doug Baird followed holding off Mark and Liz Chandler. Jim Bradley and Maryan Gonnervan were fourth with Chris Davis and Hal McCormack placing fifth. This was Chris s best finish with his newly purchased merc. Race two was more of the same conditions. However going downwind, the shore side seem to work better, but slight shifts could make a difference. Pax Davis and Ann McCormack were lucky by going to the middle on the first downwind leg catching up to Conway as they went inshore. Conway went to the middle on the run to the finish, Davis went to the shore and won by a couple of feet. West was third. Dave Morris and Jared January placed fourth and Chandler was fifth. The McCormacks as crew, were sharing their expertise with the Davis mercs. Race three had the wind beginning to weaken. Morris got the start and had to hold off Conway on the run as the course was shortened. West was third followed by Bradley. Chandler placed fifth. Dick Clark put on a nice event with the help of wife Judy, Chip and Joan Wood, Patti and Jim Womble with their powerboat TOOT. Don Hoover did a very good job placing the marks. Monterey boats include: Kate Conway and Doug Baird Dave Morris and Jared January Mark and Liz Chandler Tim Cordrey and crew from CSUMB Steve Kraft and Allen Chaffin John Mowry and Jacob Paoletti Photo by Judy Clark. Page 4 continued page 5

5 Perry Cup continued Photo by Don Hoover. Humpback whale seen on the final downwind leg. Photo by Liz Chandler. Photo by Don Hoover. Page 5

Juniors MPYC Juniors Rock the Fall Stevenson Regatta by Giacomo Paoletti (Varsity Head Coach) and Matthew Elliott (Assistant Varsity/JV Coach) MPYC Juniors competed against Stevenson School and Santa

It was great to see so many FJs out on the water Race Director Jack McAleer set challenging short courses so the sailors could get in the most possible races during the afternoon s competition.

Even with stiff competition, significant current, and ever changing wind, MPYC s Juniors did well Jessie Crump, and Kate Aldridge (Santa Catalina) finished third, Laura Vetter (Junipero Serra School)

6 Juniors MPYC Juniors Rock the Fall Stevenson Regatta by Giacomo Paoletti (Varsity Head Coach) and Matthew Elliott (Assistant Varsity/JV Coach) MPYC Juniors competed against Stevenson School and Santa Cruz YC on November 12 at the Fall Stevenson Junior Regatta. Seventeen boats jockeyed for position on the starting line at this local regatta. It was great to see so many FJs out on the water Race Director Jack McAleer set challenging short courses so the sailors could get in the most possible races during the afternoon s competition. Our junior sailors were tested through a perfect range of conditions which included light air for the first races, and ended with heavier air in the afternoon with gusts up to 18 knots. Even with stiff competition, significant current, and ever changing wind, MPYC s Juniors did well Jessie Crump, and Kate Aldridge (Santa Catalina) finished third, Laura Vetter (Junipero Serra School) and Hailey Boe (Santa Catalina) finished fourth, Finn Stout (MHS) and Lily Robnett (Junipero Serra) were 11 th, Jack Hays (CHS) and Gabriel Gargiulo (Santa Catalina) placed 13 th, Pierce Nelson (All Saint s) and Reagan Dalton (Junipero Serra) placed 14 th. Abigail Romero and Sarah Stoker (Santa Catalina) took the SSAT that morning and sailed out after noon just to get in the practice and support the team Kate Chandler, sailing with the Santa Cruz YC team, took second place Coach Levi Matsushima discussing roll tacks before Varsity sailing practice. Photo by Sharron Frey. All of our team s sailors performed exceptionally well for their experience levels, this being only the second regatta for some, and the first time skippering in a regatta for several others Overall, an outstanding performance from everyone and, with our largest Varsity team in recent history, we see great things in the future. We are very proud of our junior sailors and cannot wait to see what there is to come from this young team Stevenson Regatta starting line. Photo by Liz Chandler. Junior Sailing Coaches Jacob Paoletti and Austin Book demonstrate roll tacks to the Varsity Sailing Team at a recent practice. Photo by Martisa Light. Page 6

Election of Officers & Directors for 2017 Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Treasurer

Secretary Ryan Flagg Director Director Director Director Chris Gatward Kate Conway John Feeley Jeff

7 Election of Officers & Directors for 2017 Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Treasurer Recording Secretary Betsy Jeffers Dino Pick Sharron Frey Art Sutton Mary Conway Corresponding Secretary Ryan Flagg Director Director Director Director Chris Gatward Kate Conway John Feeley Jeff Kise Crew s Revenge Ron Baxter(left) presents award to Scott Brubaker (right) for Most Obnoxious Crew Photo by Sarah Duncan. Saturday, December 31 8:00PM - 1:00AM Music by the Retrospect Band until midnight Great classic rock favorites Dance until it s 2017 Please sign up at the bar, or contact Jerry Mayo. Page 7

MONTEREY PENINSULA YACHT CLUB Municipal Wharf #2 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-9686 Return Service Requested PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MONTEREY, CA PERMIT NO.

8 MONTEREY PENINSULA YACHT CLUB Municipal Wharf #2 Monterey, CA (831) Return Service Requested PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MONTEREY, CA PERMIT NO. 69 MPYC 2016 Officers and Directors Commodore: David Duncan Vice Commodore: Betsy Jeffers Rear Commodore: Dino Pick Staff Commodore: Patrick Tregenza Recording Secretary: Mary Conway Corresponding Secretary: Rebecca Brock Treasurer: Art Sutton Directors: Sharron Frey Chris Gatward Scott Brubaker Luis Alvarez The Tiller Editor: Linda McLennan Layout: Linda McLennan Distribution: Kit Ruck Printing: Copy King Contributors: David Duncan Sharron Frey Becky Brock Martisa Light Sarah Duncan Liz Chandler Don Hoover Jacob Pauletti Matthew Elliott Judy Clark Paxton Davis David Royal Editor s Note: Please send articles, photos, want ads, letters to the editor, notes and ideas, anytime to: tiller@mpyc.org. All articles subject to editing.

TheTiller. Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club. November 2016 Year 64, Issue 11

TheTiller. Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club. November 2016 Year 64, Issue 11 TheTiller Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club November 2016 Year 64, Issue 11 How can it possibly be November? What a year we have had The stream of activities at the Club has been almost non-stop, showing what