The Nautilus. February The Official Newsletter of New Orleans Yacht Club

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org This issue: New Officers Mardi Gras Regatta Feb 23-26th 2012 Racing Schedule Municipal Yacht Harbor Update Nautical Nonsense Upcoming events Introducing the

Not pictured: Bert Brown Club Calendars Municipal Yacht Harbor Update In December, the administrative staff moved back to our permanent office on the second floor

1 The Nautilus February 2012 The Official Newsletter of New Orleans Yacht Club New Orleans Yacht Club 403 North Roadway St New Orleans, LA (504) This issue: New Officers Mardi Gras Regatta Feb 23-26th 2012 Racing Schedule Municipal Yacht Harbor Update Nautical Nonsense Upcoming events Introducing the 2012 board: Rudy Smith, Armand Alciatore, Daniel Rubin, John Fenerty, Kid Falcone, Rickey Smith, Jack Woynowski, Paul McCaskell, Fiona Inglis, Gilbert MacLachlan. Not pictured: Bert Brown Club Calendars Municipal Yacht Harbor Update In December, the administrative staff moved back to our permanent office on the second floor of the building on North Roadway. We are happy to announce the recent hiring of our new director, Taylor Casey. Our other two administrative employees include Wayne Bloom, office manager, and Kimberly Armstrong, administrative assistant. Our new office number is and the fax number is

2 The Nautilus, February 2012 Pg. 2 The 2012 Officers of the New Orleans Yacht Club are: 2012 FLAG OFFICERS Commodore: Rickey Smith Vice-Commodore: John Fenerty, III Rear-Commodore: Daniel Rubin Treasurer: Armand Alciatore Secretary: Rudy Smith, IV Past Commodore: Paul McCaskell Board At Large: Albert Brown, Kid Falcone, Fiona Inglis, Gilbert MacLachlan, and Jack Woynowski 2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Challenge Cup: Riley Stogner GYA Coordinator: Benz Faget GYA Offshore Council: Ryan Bancroft Mardi Gras Race Week: Greg Rubin GYA One-design Council: David Erwin Dry Storage: Rick Owens & Rob Grisoli Safety Director: Jay Smith Entertainment: Lisa Schully Finance: Armand Alciatore Flying Scot: Shawn Brennan House: Ellen Artopeous Liptons: Robert Wientjes LPRC: Paul McCaskell Membership: Gail Fraser Nautilus: Kyla Trahan Parliamentarian: TBA Protest: John Wolf Race: Riley Stogner Regatta: Daniel Rubin By-laws: John Fenerty, III Rules: Rickey Smith Junior Program: Erik Wientjes Publicity/NOYC.ORG: David Erwin Nautical Nonsense By: Crusty Gene 1. Sailing Due north from the south pole, which continent would you heading for? Africa, Australia or South America? 2. A famous explorer named Ross has a sea and an ice shelf named for him in Antarctica but he also explored and discovered something in the 19th century that was of great interest to mariners of that day and is used daily by mariners of today. What is it? 3. If you sailed out of Lake Pontchartrain to a point 100 nautical miles south of New Orleans, which general direction would you go to reach the Pensacola Mountains? Answers: to be given in next issue of Nautilus I ll buy a beer for the first person who walks up to me and gives me the correct answers. The Nautilus is Back! Welcome to the Nautilus. Remember that this is your newsletter. All contributions are welcome: photos, memories, hints, tips, etc. Please note that due to space issues, not all contributions may be printed in a specific edition. Please send submissions or advertisement questions to Nautilus@noyc.org. Remember to support our generous advertisers! Has your burgee seen better days? Show the club colors with pride. See Buzzy for a replacement.

for 2 3 Courses with Drink pairings Reservations are REQUIRED Call 283-2581 or email buzzy@noyc.

Sunday Easter Egg Hunt April 14 Opening Regatta Friday Night Cocktail Party Saturday Opening Regatta Sunday Kickball Tournament and

Friday, 9am until 3pm August 6-August 17, Monday- Friday, 9am until 3pm Includes: Instruction in basic boat handling and boating

training General Information: Open to all children ages 7 to 14 Participants must be able to swim Participants must provide Coast

3 The Nautilus, February 2012 Pg. 3 Upcoming Events: February 5th Superbowl Sunday party Potluck and drink specials February 14 Valentine s Day Dinner Lobster Dinner for 2 3 Courses with Drink pairings Reservations are REQUIRED Call or buzzy@noyc.org for details February 23-26, 2012 Mardi Gras Race Week Friday, April 6 Good Friday Dinner Details to come Sunday, April 8 Easter Sunday Easter Egg Hunt April 14 Opening Regatta Friday Night Cocktail Party Saturday Opening Regatta Sunday Kickball Tournament and cookout New Orleans Yacht Club 2012 Sailing Camp Dates: May 28-June 8, Monday- Friday, 9am until 3pm July 16-July 27, Monday- Friday, 9am until 3pm August 6-August 17, Monday- Friday, 9am until 3pm Includes: Instruction in basic boat handling and boating safety On the water instruction in optimist and flying scot Experienced instructors with US Sailing certificate, first aid and CPR training General Information: Open to all children ages 7 to 14 Participants must be able to swim Participants must provide Coast Guard approved personal flotation device Cost for the camp is $350 including lunch For more information contact Buzzy at or buzzy@noyc.org. Saturday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo Party at NOYC Thursday, May 19 Family Regatta S Gail Fraser CPR Instructor sgfraser5@cox.net Saturday, February 11 will be the 1st CPR class. And every 2nd Saturday after at the New Orleans YACHT CLUB. The Children s Christmas Party remains a favorite! Don t forget the Easter Egg hunt. Above: NOYC children at the 2010 party with a special guest.

4 The Nautilus, February 2012 Pg. 4 NOYC RACING SCHEDULE 2012 Mardi Gras Race Week Feb NOYC New Orleans - Mandeville Mar SYC / NOYC / PYC / CSA NOYC Opening Regatta 14-Apr NOYC Family Regatta 19-May NOYC Pam Sintes Regatta 25-Aug NOYC / SSYC Great Lake Race Sep 22 - Sep 23 NOYC / SSYC / CSA NOYC Closing 6-Oct NOYC Pink Ribbon Regatta 13-Oct LPWSA / NOYC J-30 North American Championships Oct NOYC Lake Ponchartrain Racing Circuit Oct SYC / NOYC / PYC / TYC WNR Series 1 Race 1 14-Mar NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 1 Race 2 21-Mar NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 1 Race 3 28-Mar NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 1 Race 4 4-Apr NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 1 Race 5 11-Apr NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 2 Race 1 18-Apr CSA / SYC 1900 Warning WNR Series 2 Race 2 25-Apr CSA / SYC 1900 Warning WNR Series 2 Race 3 2-May CSA / SYC 1900 Warning WNR Series 2 Race 4 9-May CSA / SYC 1900 Warning WNR Series 2 Race 5 16-May CSA / SYC 1900 Warning WNR Makeup / Champagne 23-May NOYC / SYC / CSA*** 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 3 Race 1 30-May NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 3 Race 2 6-Jun NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 3 Race 3 13-Jun NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 3 Race 4 20-Jun NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 3 Race 5 27-Jun NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 4 Race 1 4-Jul NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 4 Race 2 11-Jul NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 4 Race 3 18-Jul NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 4 Race 4 25-Jul NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 4 Race 5 1-Aug NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Makeup / Champagne 8-Aug NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 5 Race 1 15-Aug LPWSA / NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 5 Race 2 22-Aug LPWSA / NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 5 Race 3 29-Aug LPWSA / NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 5 Race 4 5-Sep LPWSA / NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 5 Race 5 12-Sep LPWSA / NOYC 1900 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 6 Race 1 19-Sep CSA / NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 6 Race 2 26-Sep CSA / NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 6 Race 3 3-Oct CSA / NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 6 Race 4 10-Oct CSA / NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Series 6 Race 5 17-Oct CSA / NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY WNR Makeup / Champagne 24-Oct CSA / NOYC 1830 Warning - BOTY *** Race will by default be a makeup / champagne race hosted by NOYC; however, if a makeup is required for series 2 SYC will host with CSA. Coin flip if both series 1 & 2 need makeups.

7 8 9 10 Smoker/Poker night Happy Hour 12

Reservations required 15 16 17 Happy Hour

Remember to check out night our website at

5 The Nautilus, February 2012 Pg. 5 ~ February 2012 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Happy Hour 5 Superbowl Sunday Party Potluck and Drink specials Smoker/Poker night Happy Hour Valentine s Day Dinner Lobster for 2. Reservations required Happy Hour Mardi Gras Race Week - February 23-26, Mardi Gras Race week ends/awards ceremony Club Closed Notes: More happy hours will be Smoker/Poker added. Remember to check out night our website at noyc.org Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA (504) Eiffelsociety.com

6 The Nautilus, February 2012 Pg. 6 ~ March 2012 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat New Orleans- Mandeville Race ends Smoker/Poker night Smoker/Poker WNR Race night 1, Series Smoker/Poker WNR Race night 2, Series Smoker/Poker WNR Race night 3, Series New Orleans- Mandeville Race begins Nautilus Deadline; nautilus@noyc.org The New Orleans Yacht Club is a second home to its nearly 300 members and is a frequent destination after an afternoon on the water, to meet friends for happy hour on Fridays or to listen to live music after the regatta. Having experienced relatively minor damages from Hurricane Katrina, the club was able to rebuild stronger than before and is currently adding or updating some exciting new facilities. Today, the club has a rare view of the marina as well as sunsets over the lake from its bar and dining areas lined with trophies won from countless regattas all across the United States. NOYC hosts a 200 person ballroom or meeting space, East Ballroom overlooking the marina. as well as a second floor balcony overlooking the marina and the lake. The club also has a commercial grade galley/kitchen. Downstairs is the multi-purpose room which has locker room facilities including a large workout and game room. Immediately next door is our dry storage area with a 2 ton hoist as well as floating and static docks. Having hosted anything from weddings to fishing rodeos to public board meetings, NOYC is a true facility that serves all of its member s needs. For groups or individuals seeking information regarding rental of the large East Room of the yacht club, please buzzy@noyc.org 31

Mardi Gras Race Week - February 23-26, 2012 CLASSES: - Viper 640 VX Moth V-15 Melges 24/32 - - Finn Rhodes 19 - - J/30 J/24 J/22 - - Laser Lightning Corsair Kiteboards - - Club 420 Flying Scot - If

Hello world time to make room for us because Mardi Gras Race Week has arrived!

7 Mardi Gras Race Week - February 23-26, 2012 CLASSES: - Viper 640 VX Moth V-15 Melges 24/ Finn Rhodes J/30 J/24 J/ Laser Lightning Corsair Kiteboards - - Club 420 Flying Scot - If your fleet is interested in participating at the 2012 or 2013 MGRW, please our website at mardigrasracing.org and let us show you how we will earn the right to host your class. Hello world time to make room for us because Mardi Gras Race Week has arrived! Our scratch sheets and records are getting long in a quick three years unprecedented classes of Vipers, Vanguards and Finns are now racing New Orleans for carnival. Mardi Gras Race Week is what happens when you mix in the Worlds Biggest Free Show on Earth, spice it with healthy servings of our legendary food & unrivaled music and then christen the pot liquor with three days of exceptional racing call it the trinity of sailing. And guess what, all we re doing is asking for you. The New Orleans Yacht Club requests your presence for three days of hard core racing and oh yeah, four nights of partying New Orleans style. With Mardi Gras culminating on Fat Tuesday, February 21, 2012, the best sailors will just not let the party end and will roll through their hangovers, create new ones and rock the week with some monster one-design racing. The 2011 MGRW saw the first fleet of Vipers ever assembled on the lake en masse and the top crews included sailors from 5 nations battling it out at New Orleans West End. This year promises to come on even stronger with MGRW under consideration as the midwinter sites for several classes. But hey, don t ask us, ask the guys and gals who ve already done Mardi Gras Race Week This was the best regatta of the year, last year. Hands down. So there was no way I was going to miss it this Mardi Gras. US Sailing Team s Andy Casey Mardi Gras Regatta 2011

MGRW 2012 RACING SCHEDULE: February 23: Practice Races, Skipper s Meeting, Welcome to MGRW Party February 24: OD Racing (minimum of 3 races), Daily Awards, February 25: OD & GYA Capdevielle Racing

2013 February 13 17 2014 March 5 9 2015 February 18 22 2016 February 10 14 2017 February 29 March 4 2018 February 14 18 2019 March 6 10 2020 February 26 March 2 Wondering why the dates for Mardi Gras

And Lent always starts 46 days before Easter and Fat Tuesday is always the day before Ash Wednesday.

8 MGRW 2012 RACING SCHEDULE: February 23: Practice Races, Skipper s Meeting, Welcome to MGRW Party February 24: OD Racing (minimum of 3 races), Daily Awards, February 25: OD & GYA Capdevielle Racing (minimum of 3 races), Daily Awards & Mardi Gras Ball February 26: OD & GYA Capdevielle Racing (2 races), Awards Mardi Gras Regatta 2011-a great racing experience FUTURE MARDI GRAS RACE WEEK DATES 2013 February March February February February 29 March February March February 26 March 2 Wondering why the dates for Mardi Gras Race Week bounce around? Well, the Mardi Gras Regatta is set to coincide with Mardi Gras which is the last day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. And Lent always starts 46 days before Easter and Fat Tuesday is always the day before Ash Wednesday. Easter can fall on any Sunday from March 23 to April 25 with the exact date to coincide with the first Sunday after the full moon following a Spring Equinox! Help us make the Regatta the best it can be! Volunteers are needed for a variety of great experiences. Contact Buzzy at Buzzy@noyc.org to find out how to be a part of this great experience.

2018 SAILING SCHEDULE ~ SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB Please corrections and additions to effective date 07/24/18

2018 SAILING SCHEDULE ~ SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB Please corrections and additions to effective date 07/24/18 Date Regatta Chair PRO Handicap One Design & Boardboats Youth GYA Capdeville/Viper and Other Events Dec 30-31 Sugar Bowl* (IC) Jan 6-7 Jan 13-14 (Sat) Frostbite (CSA NS) 12-15 Opti Team Race Midwinter