Santa Margarita Yacht Club Anchorline V O L U M E 4 4, I S S U E 1 1 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 6 Inside this Issue: Happy Thanksgiving to All Christmas Party Pg. 2 Commodore s Corner Pg. 3 IOBGA News Pg 3 Safety and Education Pg 4 IOBGA Information Pg 4 Veterans Day Article Pg. 5 Parade of Lights San Diego Pg. 56 Small Boat Race Pg. 6 Anchorline The First Thanksgiving When the Pilgrims first gathered together to share with their Indian friends in the mild autumn air, they lifted the voices in jubilant praise for the bread on the table, the berries and maize, for field and for forest, for turkey and deer, for the bountiful crops they were blessed with that year. They were thankful for these as they feasted away, and as they were thankful we're thankful today. Race Calendar and Race Report Pg. 7 Activity Calendar Pg. 8
P A G E 5 SMYC Christmas Dinner & Installation December 2, 2016 6:00 PM Jolly Roger Bay Room 1900 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside Dinner Buffet includes: 2 entrees Salmon in Dill Sauce & Prime Rib Garlic Mash Potatoes & Sautéed Vegetables Green Salad Carrot Cake Cost $34 per person * Corkage Fee $7.00 per bottle or purchase from the bar *Please make checks payable to SMYC, checks and reservations due to Vice Commodore Susan Rodriguez by November 22 nd limited seating IOBG Fundraiser Raffle Baskets bring some dollars!
P A G E 3 Commodore s Corner Dear members and friends, We are quickly closing the 2016 boating season and it has been a busy time for SMYC. The Small boat races ended with a great turnout and we look forward to presenting awards to the top racers at the Christmas party Dec2 at Jolly Rogers. We have voted in a new Board of Governor's and that installation will also take place at the Dec 2 dinner. Please RSVP to Sue Rodriguez for the dinner asap and remember to bring some extra dollars for several raffle prizes. Heading off to Catalina Island with Sue for a Commodore's Cruise and looking forward to another BINGO event in December thanks to Janes Palmiotti. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and look on the next page for all the Christmas information Commodore Linda Loftis IOBGA DISTRICT 15 REPORT WE HAD OUR CHANGE OF WATCH ON OCTOBER14th, 2016 IN SOUTHWESTERN YACHT CLUB. WE COMBINED OUR CHANGE OF WATCH WITH OUR DISTRICT IOBG. WE HAD A GREAT TURN OUT WITH A GREAT DINNER. THE AUXIALIARY HELD ANOTHER JEWELRY EVENT AND WE RAISED $300 FOR ELDER HELP. WE THANKED THE 2016 BOARD FOR THEIR SERVICE AND INSTALLED THE NEW BOARD WHICH THE 2016 BOARD DECIDED THAT THEY WOULD RUN FOR ANOTHER YEAR. OUR 2017 BOARD IS VP GRACE HANSON, SECRETARY MARYBETH THAYER, TREASURER DAWN SHAFFER NEMOY AND MYSELF AS PRESIDENT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING TOGETHER FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR. WE WILL START THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH A JEWELRY EVENT ON OCTOBER 15TH IN SANTA MARGARITA YACHT CLUB. THANKS TO SANTA MARGARITA YACHT CLUB WE WERE ABLE TO RAISE $60 FOR ELDER HELP. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVE NEW MEMBERS JOIN WITH US TO MAKE 2017 ANOTHER GREAT Year. AFTER THE HOLIDAYS ARE CELEBRATED AND THE NEW YEAR STARTS WE WILL BE HAVING OUR AUXILIARY SEMINAR IN JANUARY. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO JOIN WITH US. MORE DETAILS WILL BE ON OUR DISTRICT 15 FACEBOOK PAGE, THANKS TO 1ST VP GARY SMITH. FAIR WINDS, PRESIDENT AUDREY HALL
P A G E 3 Safety and Education Anchoring in Changing Wind and Current It is a good idea to use two anchors when anchoring in tidal areas or when there is a front approaching. In both cases the boat will be swinging on its anchor to a new direction. And when that happens the anchor will have to break loose. Some anchors can reset quickly and safely, but many do not. And even the good ones may cause some problems. The best bet for these conditions is to set double anchor. There are two ways to use double anchors. If the change of direction is not too radical, you can place two anchors ahead of the boat. It is important that you lay the anchors out at an angle.., not in line. To do so, lower the anchor and allow the boat to drift back slowly applying more and more resistance on the cleat until you have the minimum 7:1 anchor rode (length of anchor rode let out is seven times the depth of the water) and then some. Now, go forward at a 45-degree angle to the present anchor until you are abeam of it, lower the second anchor and drift back to where the anchor is set at 7:1 ratio. Secure them both and you are safe. For radical changes (i.e., a total reversal of tide) you may need to set at 180-degrees from the boat. To do so lower the windward anchor, then let out enough anchor rode to more than double the 7:1 ratio. Then lower the downwind anchor. Now go windward again until you are directly between the two anchors and secure them both. This will allow the boat to swing in both directions.
P A G E 4 Veterans Day - Honoring All Who Served Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is set aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat. That's not true. Memorial Day is set aside to honor America's war dead. Veterans Day honors ALL American veterans, both living and dead. In fact, Veterans Day is intended to thank LIVING veterans for dedicated and loyal service. November 11 is the day that we ensure veterans know that we appreciate the sacrifices they have made to keep our country free. Armistice Day To commemorate the end of the World War I, an "unknown soldier" was buried in the highest place of honor in both England and France. Ceremonies took place on November 11th, celebrating the ending of World War I hostilities at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). This day became known internationally as "Armistice Day". In 1921, the United States of America followed France and England by laying to rest the remains of a World War I American soldier -- his name "known but to God" -- on a Virginia hillside overlooking the city of Washington DC. This site became known as the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier," and today is called the "Tomb of the Unknowns." Located in Arlington National Cemetery, the tomb symbolizes dignity and reverence for the American veteran. In America, November 11th officially became known as Armistice Day through an act of Congress in 1926. It wasn't until 12 years later through a similar act that Armistice Day became a national holiday. The entire World thought that World War I was the "War to end all wars." Had this been true, the holiday might still be called Armistice Day today. That dream was shattered in 1939 when World War II broke out in Europe. More than 400,000 American service members died during that horrific war. Veterans Day In 1947, Raymond Weeks, of Birmingham Ala., organized a "Veterans Day" parade on November 11th to honor all of America's veterans for their loyal and dedicated service. Shortly thereafter, Congressman Edward H. Rees (Kansas) introduced legislation to change the name to Veterans Day in order to honor all veterans who have served the United States in all wars. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. Veterans Day National Ceremony At 11 a.m., each November 11th, a color guard, made up of members from each of the military branches, renders honors to America's war dead during a heart-moving ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. The President or his representative places a wreath at the Tomb and a bugler sounds Taps. The balance of the ceremony, including a "Parade of Flags" by numerous veterans service organizations, takes place inside the Memorial Amphitheater, adjacent to the Tomb. Veterans Day Around the World Many other countries honor their veterans on November 11th of each year. However, the name of the holiday and the types of ceremonies differ from the Veterans Day activities in the United States. Canada, Australia, and Great Britain call it "Remembrance Day." Canada and Australia observe the day on November 11, and Great Britain conducts their ceremonies on the Sunday nearest to November 11th. In Canada, the observance of "Remembrance Day" is actually quite similar to the United States in that the day is set aside to honor all of Canada's veterans, both living and dead. In Australia, "Remembrance Day" is very much like America's Memorial Day, in that it's considered a day to honor Australian veterans who died in war. In Great Britain, the day is commemorated by church services and parades of ex-service members in Whitehall, a wide ceremonial avenue leading from London's Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square. Wreaths of poppies are left at the Cenotaph, a war memorial in Whitehall, which was built after the First World War. At the Cenotaph and elsewhere in the country, a two-minute silence is observed at 11 a.m., to honor those who lost their lives in wars. Have You Hugged Your Veteran Today? One of the most personal and meaningful Veterans Day activities might be to send cards to hospitalized veterans or those living in veterans homes. Or, better yet, visit a veteran in a local veterans hospital or veterans home. The best way to have a "happy Veterans Day" is to do something special to make a veteran happy.
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PAGE 7 Eight Days, Forty Race Series, Open to SMYC Members - 16.5 Capri s and 12.5 Catalina Expo s All Races start at 12.00p.m. Sign-In and Skippers Meeting at 11.00a.m. For further information please contact Joe Palmiotti at 760 726 6789 or Joejanepalm@cox.net Race 1 of 8 Race 2 of 8 Race 3 of 8 Race 4 of 8 Race 5 of 8 Race 6 of 8 Race 7 of 8 Race 8 of 8 April 9th, 2016 May 14th, 2016 May 28th, 2016 June 18th, 2016 July 16th, 2016 August 6th, 2016 Sept. 24th, 2016 Oct. 8th, 2016 Ladies Day September 10th, 2016 SMYC Small Boat Race 8 of 8 October 8th, 2016 The final small boat race of the season had our racers and race committee applying sun block to their exposed skin prior to the start of the event. The sky was clear blue with warm gentle breezes coming from the ocean. The race course was set and light winds moved the boats away from the dock. The light wind conditions made all of the racers testing their skills to get the best start possible for their boats. All of the competitors enjoyed this magnificent afternoon of sailing because it was be a lazy summer day in the month of October. I wish to thank all of the members who raced and assisted with race committee duties this season. SMYC does not have a fancy club house or members with mega yachts but we do have members, who enjoy getting into boats on Saturdays and sailing a race. It is my cockamamie opinion that yacht clubs should feature events that put people in boats and on the water. It is not my intent to insult any member, but encourage more members to come to the waters edge and breath in the salt air and yes, maybe just maybe, venture onto the water. Joe Palmiotti Here are the race results: 1. Tom/Glenda 8 2.Gary/Donna 10 3.Susan/Chuck 13 4.Patrick/Kevin 19
Santa Margarita Yacht Club P. O. Box 2043 Oceanside, Ca. 92051 www.santamargaritayc.org 760-725-SAIL (Del Mar Marina Phone} anchorline@santamargaritayc.org Club Activities Calendar November 2016 Nov. 5 Oorah Invitational Regatta Nov. 11 Veteran s Day Nov. 16 18.30 Blue Gavel Meeting 19.00 Board Meeting Nov. 17 SDAYC Dinner Meeting Nov. 24 Thanksgiving December 2016 Dec. 02 Christmas Party And Installation of 2017 Officers Dec. 08 SDAYC Dinner Meeting Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks. Warren Buffett