Sunday, Oct. 1, morning, Vice Commodore s Cup. Board of Director s Meeting, Oct. 3, 6 pm. Saturday, Oct. 7, 12:00 pm, Pelican Regatta, Kelly Pike Party. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6:30 pm, Women s Sailing Meeting Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13, 14 & 15: Pumpkin Festival. Set Up, Booth Duty, Tear Down. Saturday, Oct. 21, 12:00 pm, CCK Event on the Deck. Sunday, Oct. 21, Come Sailing Sunday. October 2006 Volume XXIX No. 10 OCTOBER EVENTS Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 pm, Adult Halloween Party. Movie Nights- Saturdays, 7:30 pm Every 3 rd Saturday, 10-2pm (10/21) Scrap booking Circle at the Club. Contact Cynthia Ramseyer 726.4860 or 2blackcats@comcast.net Upcoming Key November Dates: Friday, Nov. 3, Ship s Store Fashion Show Saturday, Nov. 18, The Commodore s Ball, Mullin s Restaurant Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Clip to Celebrate Your October Birthday! HMBYC Birthday Drink coupon Member s October Birthday The Watch Officer will provide you with a birthday drink of your choice! Member Name: Birthday: Watch Officer s Signature: Date:
AHOY! October 2006 FROM THE HELM The frost is not on the pumpkins yet, but the pumpkins are definitely visible. It s that time of the year again. The General Membership Meeting in September was well attended. Maxwell Beaumont, our architect, fought the traffic and gave us a presentation of our proposed new building. The new Board of Directors for 2006-2007 was approved by the membership and will be: Commodore Kelly Pike Vice Commodore Terri Lahey Rear Commodore Neil Hooper Port Captain Jeff Hume Treasurer Beverly Ambrose Facilities Neal Wehtje Secretary Barbara Dinnsen Membership Stephanie Breslin Member at Large Kay Burns Please give them your support next year. The next big event is Pumpkin Festival. If you haven t signed up to help, I encourage you to do so. We really need help behind the scene: helping to set up the booth, clean up on Saturday, clean up on Sunday and taking the booth down. Many hands can make the work easy and fun. If it s just a few people it s a bigger job than it needs to be. Please contact Claudia Linhares at mentalfloss46@aol.com. I came up with a great idea for my costume for the Halloween Party, but then forgot it. There is still time to remember or I ll have to come up with something else. This is one of the best parties of the year. Start looking for just the right thing now. And last, but not least, the Commodore s Ball is not far away. Mullin s Bar & Greill can only seat 104 of us. That s just 52 couples. You can make your reservations at 2blackcats@comcast.net. Move nights, sailing Sundays, Friday evening sails HMBYC is a fun Club to belong to and each of us is important to making it all work. See you at the Club - Kay Burns, Commodore NEW MEMBERS The following people are our newest members. Please search them out and give them a warm Yacht Club welcome! John and Jacqueline Parsons WELCOME!! KAY BURNS, GRI, CRS Realtor The Right Choice 650-712-0651 kay@kayburns.com www.kayburns.com RE/MAX Dolphin Real Estate Half Moon Bay Kay donates 10% of her commissions for all referrals and transactions that close escrow with HMBYC 2
Half Moon Bay Yacht Club Newsletter RECENT EVENTS LABOR DAY If you missed the Labor Day weekend 200 dinner reservations were sold, and there were celebration at the Yacht Club, you missed a probably more people than that. A wonderful fabulous time! We had guests from many Yacht brochette dinner was served by our friends from Clubs around the Bay Area and the harbor was Special Event catering. The music, by The Mama filled with boats. In the evening, with the lights on Pacho Band, brought down the house! We even the boats, it sparkled like a city skyline. Saturday had a guest pole dancer. We christened Terry was the day many of our guests started arriving. Ramseyer s new outdoor bar, which turned out to We had a great BBQ supper followed by a be a great convenience. Conversations around the showing at our outdoor theatre of Pirates of the roaring bonfire were abundant. Let s do it again Caribbean, the Black Pearl. On Sunday, over next year!! Photos by Jeff Hume 3
AHOY! October 2006 CAL 20 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM-HUGE SUCCESS Along with increasing the number of Cal 20 boats, membership in the HMBYX Cal 20 Sponsorship Program has now grown to over 20 very enthusiastic members. Charter members were Adam Quest, now attending medical school (Dad Charlie is taking over) and Sirje Bewley. At the kickoff meeting and dinner at the Bewley s beach house, Charlie Quest gave a superb, highly informative and entertaining presentation reviewing the many points of the Cal 20 Sponsorship program. Thanks to Charlie and also to Neal Wehtje and Terri Lahey who offered tips about tuning the boats and other pointers. As time goes on, progress reports will be provided and you can read about the program and its guidelines on the HMBYC bulletin board. Hopefully, the line of people waiting for a boat will grow so long on the club s floating dock that soon we ll have 6 or 7 Cal 20s! If you have any questions regarding this program, contact Sirje Bewley at yopish@aol.com. The fifth Cal 20 was floated-off at Pillar Point boat launching site on a recent Sunday s late afternoon hour by a very happy Cal 20 group of Sponsors. The celebration called for champagne on our first sailing toward HMBYC, which became a true sunset cruise. The experienced skipper in our group, always so helpful with anything related to fixing boats and sailing, is the indefatigable Charlie Quest. He conducted the whole process from the bringing the boat from somewhere else to JMBYC, through out getting it ready enough in the boatyard for launching. Next came the ingenious rigging part with improvisation on the spot by the guys by searching for an additional metal ring on a key chain! We are aware that all the Cal 20s need repairs with some new parts and sails for sure. That s why we are having the Cal 20 Sponsorship Program to help out. The Launching of Pluto s Revenge Photos and Story by Sirje Bewley 4 While painting the lower part of the hull and keel, Sirje Bewley got an inkling what Michelangelo must have felt like while painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Under Bob Cantillo s experienced guidance as a builder, in order to achieve the best results, all four of us had to start painting from one end and continue until the who job was done. His delightful wife, Suzy Pinkerton was part of the painting and working team and kindly came with lunches and snacks for us. Thank you all so very much! It was such a fun day. Thank you to Mark McDonell for stopping to help with the float-off while biking on your way home. Thanks to Neal Wehtje who always comes around in the boatyard to check who needs what, and also to Liz Allison, Mike Day and of course Kelly Pike, without who and his many helpers we wouldn t have a floating dock for all the club s boats.
Half Moon Bay Yacht Club Newsletter The Cal 20 Sponsorship Program is but one facet but hopefully a very helpful one involving the Cal 20 boats. Many members are involved in other ways such as classes on Cal 20s, pleasure sailing and so on. Remember, the idea is to have FUN!! SAILING CLASS An Adult Sailing class was held on September 16, 17 and 23 rd. We d like to thank Neal Wehtje and Kathy Barbarino for organizing the class and thank those who volunteered their time to instruct us. Thank you Dick Schubert for the classroom training, and to the skippers on the water, who guided the fledgling sailors. Thank you to skippers Kelly Pike, Charlie Quest, Larry Miller, Steve Smith, Urs Willimann, Terri Lahey, Spencer Nassar and Harry Yselstein on the safety boat. If I missed a skipper name, let me know and you ll be mentioned in a later newsletter. UPCOMING EVENTS FLEET WEEK Fleet week in San Francisco is always a fun time. The Golden Gate Tall Ships Society is holding two events in conjunction with Fleet Week. 5
Event 1- Fleet Blues Cruise -Watch the Blue Angels from the deck of the reproduction turn-ofthe-century Scow Schooner the Gas Light. Includes lunch and beverages. October 7, boarding at 1:45 pm and departs at 2:00 pm. From Schoonmaker Marina, Sausalito. Event 2- Ward Cleveland Memorial Scholarship Cruise -Sunset sail with dessert and hot beverages aboard the Lynx. The Lynx is a representation of an 1812 privateer, and the crew dresses in costume and provides a lovely show. $75 donation. October 8, boarding at 4:30 pm and departs at 5:00 pm from Pier 40 South of Bay Bridge, North of Ball Park. Contact GGTSS at: 415.331.1009 or www.ggtss.org. PUMPKIN FESTIVAL As every good coastsider knows, the Pumpkin Festival is just around the corner. On October 13, 14 and 15, Yacht Club members will be there, setting up and manning the popular Calamari Booth. Thanks to everyone who has already signed up to be a volunteer, but some slots are still open. Please contact Claudia Linhares at mentalfloss46@aol.com if you can volunteer. If you have questions about what each job is, you can also contact Tami Schubert at tamischubert@kp.org. HALLOWEEN PARTY Come One, Come All to the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club s Adult Halloween Party. This is one of the most fun events we put on. Come see the creativity of your friends and neighbors and enjoy The Yacht Club at the End of the Universe Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 pm. $10 at the door Enjoy seeing your friends, looking at great costumes, dancing to a live band and snacking on great food. AHOY! October 2006 6 The theme is science fiction, but please come in ANY COSTUME or even NO COSTUME. Just come and have a great time! Prizes will be awarded for various costume categories. COMMODORE S BALL Dress up in a different kind of costume, wear your finest and come to the Commodore s Ball. The annual ball is where we all dress up, toast and roast the outgoing Commodore, and welcome the new Commodore and the new Board of Directors. A fabulous dinner will be served and then dance the night away to the music of The South City Blues Band. Only 100 tickets will be sold, so get your reservation and your check to Cynthia Ramseyer who can be reached at 2blackcats@comcast.net. Mark your calendars for: Saturday, November 18 Mullin s Restaurant 6:00 pm $70 per person SHIPS STORE FASION SHOW Friday, November 3 5:00-9:00 Let s Go Shopping! It s time for our yearly Fashion Show. Choose the garments that will be just right for you. See the racks of choices that are available. Get some early Holiday shopping done. Shirley will also bring her little box of embroidery patches so you can really get creative. We will be serving TGIF dinner as usual. The garments will be special ordered and I will contact you and collect for them when they come in. No credit cards please! This is a fun event for the guys and gals. Find out what is available to you through the Ship s Store. See you there! -Mimi Wisnom, Quartermaster, hartestone@aol.com HMBYC Ship s Store Lots of Great Apparel Σηιρτσ, Τ σηιρτσ, ϑαχκετσ, Ηατσ, Χαπσ ανδ µ υχη µορε! Contact Mimi 728-9544
Half Moon Bay Yacht Club Newsletter MOVIE SCHEDULE The popular movie nights are becoming a Yacht Club classic. However, the Thursday night movie night has been temporarily discontinued, to resume again in the summer. The SATURDAY night schedule is below. NEW TIME: All movies start at 7:30 pm- it s getting dark earlier. 10/7: American Graffiti: (1973) Where were you in 62? This Drive In movie special event will have Car Hops dishing out candy and popcorn. Starring: Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Richard Dreyfuss Dinner: Hamburgers and French Fries, $7. 10/14: Moonstruck: (1987) Life, Family, Love Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello Dinner: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cannolis and Italian cookies, $7. 10/21: Captain Blood (1935) The Greatest Pirate film to Date! Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone Dinner: Shish-Kabob & Rice, $7. En-Garde!! 10/28: Halloween Party Come in your Costume!! Possible showing of some Halloween Classics! The Thing From Another World (1951) Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959) 7
WOMENS SAILING PROGRAM If you are interested in discussing the development of a women s sailing program, come to an informal brainstorming meeting at the Yacht Club on Tuesday, October 10 th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The purpose is to generate ideas about how women can help other women learn to sail, AHOY! October 2006 TGIF MENUS improve our sailing skills, and increase our confidence on the water - but mostly, just to have fun sailing! If you aren t able to attend on that date or want more information, call Claire Miller at 712-1155 or email clairry@comcast.net. Come down to the Club for our wonderful Friday Night dinners, prepared by Special Events Catering. There is always a good meal, and it s a great way to get to know other members, learn what is going on at the Club, and probably enjoy a great bonfire! The OCTOBER MENUS Friday, October 6 Gumbo with Rice Jalapeno Cornbead Friday, October 13 Fried Chicken Red Potato Salad Corn on the Cobb Biscuits and Butter Friday, October 20 Smoked Babyback Pork Ribs Coleslaw Baked Beans Friday, October 27 Witches Brew in Black Bread Caldron (Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl) Tossed Garden Salad Chef s Choice Dessert served with every meal! 8
Half Moon Bay Yacht Club Newsletter Watch Officer & Hospitality Schedule Day Date Watch Officer Hospitality Event October Sun 1 Jim Muth Vice Commodore s Cup Fri 6 Terry Ramseyer Sat 7 Dick & Tami Schubert Pelican Regatta-Kelly Pike Sun 8 Rich Symmons Fri 13 Terri Lahey Pumpkin Festival Sat 14 Marie Parfitt-Pattie Pumpkin Festival Sun 15 Ron Milio Pumpkin Festival Fri 20 M. Madden & B. Dinnsen Sat 21 Kay Burns Sun 22 Neil Hooper Come Sailing Sunday Fri 27 Charlie Quest Jim Stretch (2-6) Sat 28 Dan Bodman (6-11) Sun 29 Kelly Pike Halloween Party November Fri 3 Bob Reilly Barbara Kelly Sat 4 Ken McNutt Sun 5 Phyllis Smith C15 Year End Series Fri 10 Neal Wehtje Nina Wilson Sat 11 Barb Walt Sun 12 Carol Smith & Jeff Hume Fri 17 Dan Bodman Sirje Bewley Sat 18 Closed-N/A N/A Commodore s Ball Sun 19 Ara Croce Thur 23 Closed-Thanksgiving Day Ron Headrick Private Party Private Party-Thanksgiving Fri 24 Closed-N/A Sat 25 Terry Ramseyer Sun 26 Dick & Tami Schubert Watch Officer and Hospitality rotations are subject to change: Please double check the roster in Tell Tales. Contact calendar@hmbyc.org if necessary to reschedule your shift. It helps if you negotiate your own trade. Thank you for your cooperation! 9
AHOY! October 2006 Board of Directors Member Watch Officers Kay Burns, Commodore kay@kayburns.com 726-2897 Dan Bodmann 726-4123 Kelly Pike, Vice Comm. kpike@coastside.net 712-0452 Veronica Ciari 728-2435 Terri Lahey, Rear Comm. lahey@slac.stanford.edu 726-2474 Ara Croce 728-7875 Terry Ramseyer, Treasurer 2blackcats@comcast.net 726-4860 Neil Hooper 726-5651 Neal Wehtje, Facilities nealwehtje@comcast.net 726-1011 Ken McNutt 712-0515 Barbara Dinnsen, Secretary barbara_dinnsen@msn.com 728-5399 Ron Milio 712-8356 Charlie Quest, Director-at-Large mail@drquest.com 728-5193 Paul Minoletti 355-8676 Gary Naman, Port Captain gary@gan-trans.com 728-1475 Jim Muth 728-9268 Marie Parfitt-Pattie, Membership mppattie@support.ucsf.edu 563-9003 Bob Reilly 712 1822 Other Contacts: Peggy Ruse 728-7084 Boatyard Manager: TBA Dick & Tami Schubert 510-523-2641 Bar Manager: Todd Wright: barmanager@hmbyc.org or 728-8838 Carol Smith/Jeff Hume 726-0966 Quartermaster: Mimi Wisnom: hartestone@aol.com or 728-9544 Phyllis Smith 728-8838 Race Director & PICYA Rep: Terri Lahey, lahey@slac.stanford.edu Jim Stretch 726-7388 YRA Representative: Dave Haskin: dmhaskin@stanfordalumni.org Rich Symmons 712-0461 Tell Tales Editor: Gayle Pietras: gayle@gaylepietras.com Kevin Wasbauer 743-1389 Ahoy Newsletter: Barbara Dinnsen: barbara_dinnsen@msn.com Mimi Wisnom 728-9544 Bookkeeper: Karen Tobin: hmbyc@astreet.com Beverly Ambrose 712-8001 Club Calendar & Schedule: calendar@hmbyc.org Mike Madden 728-5399 Ron Headrick 400-3303 Normal Clubhouse Hours: Friday, 6-11pm Saturday, 2pm-7pm Sunday, 2pm-7pm Club Phone & Messages: 728-2120 Office Hours: Wednesday & Friday: 8:30am 11:30am Tuesday & Thursday: 1pm 5pm Office Email: hmbyc@astreet.com Fax: 728-1947 www.hmbyc.org Half Moon Bay Yacht Club 214 Princeton Avenue PO Box 52 El Granada, CA, 94018 October 2006