Hawai i January 2010 Hawaii Yacht Club Bulletin CLUB annual Sailing awards Banquet 2009
HawaII yacht club BULLETIn 1739-C Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96815-1492 Office: 949-4622 Fax: 943-1441 Bar: 944-9666 Junior Sailing Office: 949-7547 E-mail HYC Office: hyachtclub@hawaii.rr.com Email Bulletin: hycbulletin@aol.com Web Page: www.hawaiiyachtclub.org Published Jan. through Dec. by Hawaii Yacht Club for its membership 2010 flag OffIcErS Commodore Sterling Lau Vice Commodore Patti Naiyoke RC for Sail Phillip Katzman RC for Power- Robbie Santanello Fleet Captain-(Cruisers)- Bill Beadle Staff Commodore Howie Mednick 4 COMMOdORe Howie Mednick 5 10 11 12 13 14 Vice COMMOdORe Sterling Lau JR.. SAiLinG Scott Melander CRUiSinG & VOYAGinG Bill Beadle SPeciAL EVenTS Barbara Silvey CLUB MAnAGeR Nick Woytenko SAiLinG AWARdS BAnQUeT photos Debbie Dohn Cover Nick Woytenko New Members Susie Potts Fishing Scott Melander Jr.. Sailing BOard Of governors Doug Allen ( 10) Bob Heidrich ( 10) Linell Kam ( 11) Linda West ( 11) Jeff Hossollman ( 12) Jim Schmit ( 12) club manager Nick Woytenko committee chairpersons Membership House & Grounds Port Captains Curtis Collins & Robbie Santanello Galley- Mooring Finance Junior Sailing Scott Melander Judge Advocate Mitch Burns Ship s Store Marsha Lewis Webmaster By-Laws Mitch Burns Special Events Barbara Silvey Insurance Committee Jim Ferris Transpac Liaison Carl Geringer BOG Secretary Miriam Rappolt GM Secretary Historian Nick Naiyoke Aloha & Media PR Committee Bulletin Janet Scheffer Planning Committee 2
The Bulletin committee is happy to accept sailing and HYC event articles, as well as photos from HYC members. However, we cannot guarantee inclusion of every article submitted as space is limited each month. Article Submission: Please restrict article size to 500 words or less. Indicate boat names in italics, bold, or all caps. Submit articles as a Word document attachment to HYCBulletin@aol.com. Include the writer s name within the document as a by line. Photo Submission: To guarantee the best printed quality, please use a minimum setting of 2M for file size on your digital camera when taking photos for Bulletin submission. Photos taken at a smaller size cannot be guaranteed for proper printing quality. Photos will be accepted on CD and via e-mail at HYCBulletin@aol.com. Please attach photos to e-mails and do not insert or embed them into the e-mail. When submitting photos, please include the event and the name of the photographer. Photo captions are optional and should be kept to 15 words or less. The Bulletin committee cannot be responsible for misspelled names of members, non-members and boats as we rely on editorial contributions from flag officers, etc. SALE AUTOS FOR GOOD QUALITY CARS W/WARRANTYS CALL SUE 392-2771 PRICES $1,500 AND UP Photos _annual Sailing awards Banquet 2009 3
Commodore Howie Mednick Hi Folks! Once again, I d like to convey my Aloha to you all for the support and enthusiasm you have shown in welcoming me as your Commodore for 2010. I will keep your hopes and expectations uppermost in my mind as I cooperate with my fellow Flag officers, Governors. Club Staff, Committee volunteers, and our membership as we work together in behalf of the Hawaii Yacht Club. During the Installation ceremony at our Membership Meeting this past week, I uttered the same words that I used during the planning of the HYC preparations for TRANSPAC 09. I said it at the beginning of every meeting we had, and say it again at this time: It s not about you, and it s not about me. It s all about the Hawaii Yacht Club, and what we can do to make it successful. Having realized this, we can go on and not worry about our ego s and our individual personalities getting in our way because we will focus on a common goal. The improvement and success of our House! I m very optimistic about our prospects this year. Yes it will be challenging indeed, but I believe that our members are ready to meet these issues and move the Club forward during the course of this year. Our Flag Officers are definitely movers and are all determined to make a difference. Further, we have the impetus and spirit to make good things happen with volunteer leaders who have the wherewithal to do so, steadily stepping forward to take on key Committee positions. There s plenty of room for more Committee members and I urge those of you who are tired of staring at the four walls and wondering if you too could have an exciting life, to see me and I will saddle you up and get your horse moving. There s no one to stop you, and there are mentors to help you. Our reconstituted Board of Governors have been reinforced with 2 new members who will be adding to the experience and fair thinking to keep the club and its membership on an even keel. Yes, this year will involve all of the volunteer participation any member could want, as well as many new ideas and activities for having fun at our club. So get involved in the club activities of your choice, and we will see you at Your Club. Sterling Lau Commodore 4
Vice Commodore Patty Naiyoke I finally made it; I am your Vice Commodore of HYC. Have we got a great year planned for all the members. Of course we have to have all of you volunteer to help make the club profitable. This means volunteering to make decorations, chair planned events, participate in committees, attend events as well as patronize the galley and bar. For those who remember, it will be just like we use to do, for those new members look forward to good camaraderie and fun in the best club with the bet view in Hawaii, JUST LIKE IT USE TO BE. Thanksgiving and Christmas Potluck s were outstanding successes. New officers were installed and the outgoing Vice had a great News Years Eve Party with a great menu prepared by our great chef. 4. Fe b. 14, Va l e n t i n e s Day - Ch a i r e d b y Mi c h e l e Ha n s e n. Delicious dinner prepared by our galley. Decorated for and with love. Romantic sunset (if it does not rain). Details will be posted soon. I want to thank all of the outgoing officers and board members for a job well done. I hope I can fill the big shoes left for me. I can only succeed with your help. I can be reached at 808-386-0709, patnaiyoke@yahoo. com. See you all around the club. Respectfully Yours, Patti Naiyoke Vice Commodore HYC Upcoming events for January and February are: 1. Ja n. 16t h. Co m m o d o r e s Ap p r e c i at i o n a n d Vo l u n t e e r s i g n-up p a r t y - Ch a i r e d b y: Staff Commodore Howie and VC Patti. Light pupus will be served. Time 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Stay and listen to the dinner music on the upper level and check out the Chef s outstanding menu. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members and offer your support for our Club. 2. Ja n. 30t h, a n n u a l Ch i n e s e Ne w Ye a r c e l e b r at i o n - Ch a i r e d b y Ho w i e Me d n i c k Chinese Buffet prepared by our Galley. Lion Dancers at 7:30 PM. Tickets go on sale Jan.. 4, 2010 in the office. Price will be somewhere around $ 20.00. What a deal! November and December Free One hour Pressure Wash for Hawaii Yacht Club Members Ask about Our Weekend Specials 24 Sand Island Access Rd. Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Tel: 808.845.6465 Email: kmc@hawaii.rr.com Boatyard Marina Marine Services & Repair Dry Storage Please join us. 3. Fe b. 7t h, Su p e r Bo w l Su n d ay - Ch a i r e d b y To m Ba s h a w a n d Fr e d Sa m u e l s (Ba r Ma n a g e r) Big screen TV s. Mexican Buffet - prices to be announced. Come cheer your team on to victory!!!!!!!!!! 5
Wishing You All The Best in 2009 DIVE GEAR SALE CLARK SALES SEA SPORTS AQUA LUNG AQA KAWABUNGA SPEARS SEA HORSE CRESSI FINS FISH AND DIVE FLAGS SALE ENDS JAN. 30 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST POP-HAWAII.COM M-F 8-5 SAT 8-4 SUN GONE FISHING PIER 38 1133 N. NIMTZ HWY (808) 537-2905 WE GOT IT. 6
Art Nelson Sailmaker Ullman Sails Hawaii 1163 Kona Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 808.593.9958, 808.591.9056 Fax e-mail: info@artnelsonsailmaker.com Awnings & Canvas Riggers & Sailmakers by Trade Open Monday thru Friday, 7 am - 4:30 pm Happy New Year to all! Hardware Line Epoxy Rust Protection Antifouling Paint Remember, Ullman Sails, the fastest sails on the planet. Visit Art Nelson Sailmaker for your boating needs. Special order equipment is welcome. commodore S Appreciation Party VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP On Jan.. 16, 2010 the 2009 Commodore Howie will have his appreciation party for all the volunteers who helped HYC have a successful year. If you were one of HYC volunteers, then this party is for you. In addition, this party is for all future volunteers to sign-up and become active HYC members. This does not mean last years volunteers are not also needed by the HYC. We need you to sign-up and be leaders for new members and new volunteers. Date Jan.. 16, 2010 Time: 3:00 to 6:00 RSVP to VC Naiyoke at patnaiyoke@yahoo.com or call 386-0709 Light pupus) will be served. Stay afterwards and listen to good music while you dine in our upstairs dining room. 7
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Scott Melander Jr.. Sailing The last event of the year was the 420 States in Kaneohe and the wind did not cooperate. It was very light and the sailors ended up making some interesting sun shades with the main and spinnaker. Three races were sailed with some light wind techniques that were amazing to see. Congratulations to Dylan Ale and Rinchen Harrsion for winning the event. It was good to see Jesse Winterbottom out with Ailana Warren and Mitchell Woodrow and Katherine Hughes. The end of the year banquet was on Dec. 5 and its nice to see people dressed up for the night. Winners in the jr. division were: El Toro Club Champs Gold Fleet: Mitchell Woodrow and Conor Gilson Silver Fleet: Mika Geringer, Tommy Hite, Mallory Kracher, Taylor Frietas, and Malia Selman George Pelgrim Perpetual for Most Improved Junior: Alicia Ward Valerie Hanna for Jr. Sailor of the Year: Morgan Merrill Thanks to all the sailing instructor staff: Ailana Warren, Laura Hughes, Victor Pulsifer, Tristan Stenek, and Jessica Rohr. Thanks every year to my advisors for the program: Gordy and Marilyn Fowler. Thanks to the flag officers, board members, and HYC members for a great year. MIKE DOYLE, LIMITED MARINE SURVEYORS covering the Pacific since 1973 MICHAEL F. DOYLE, NAMS-CMS Principal Surveyor Jim Ferris Nita Prigian Claims Adjuster NAMS Associate 856 ILANIWAI STREET #104 Phone: 808-591-0399 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 Fax: 808-591-0998 mikedoyle@hawaii.rr.com Cell: 808-753-7911 10
Fleet Captain Bill Beadle Cruising & Voyaging Below _Cruisers with Natasza What a fun year! Cruises galore, educational meetings, great presentations by cruisers, jam packed Sunday brunches and several parties made for an exceptional year. The Cruising and Voyaging Society is a group of people who don t like politics or structure. Everyone participates at their own level... Come to brunch, come to meetings, give a presentation, coordinate a cruise, take your own boat or crew on Above _Circumnavigator Natasza Caban someone else s boat, lots of options for fun. There were seven cruises this year by one to eleven boats and one to thirty crew, depending on the destination. Anchorages included Hickam Harbor, Pokai Bay, Makua, the Sandbar, Haleiwa, Hanalei, Pinnacles, Manele Bay, Makena, Lahaina, Hale O Lono and the Waikiki Bight. 2009 was the best year yet for participation and range of travel. The monthly meetings were well attended for a very good reason - Great presentations and workshops! Skipper Nelson Liu of the Princess Tai Ping, Kaiulani Murphy navigator of the Hokuleia, Dave Cooper of Swan Song, Natasza Caban of Tanasza, Mike Salomon on anchoring, Dotty Bates on monk seals, Skip Riley s Yachtsman Series with Rick Shema (The Weather Guy) on Hurricanes, etc., etc. The lower deck was full on several occasions, with over fifty people in attendance at several of the presentations. Just this past month we had over fifty in attendance for Natasca Caban. Natasca gave a very entertaining slide show presentation on her solo circumnavigation. This trip made her the youngest female Polish national to circumnavigate and she was very proud of the fact that she flew the Polish flag in so many diverse and remote ports. Congratulations and mahalo to Natasza for a great presentation! The CVS First Sunday Brunch brought over two hundred and seventy customers to the galley this past year. At our Anniversary Party in April, we had over thirty-five on the lower deck for a great dinner party. Every meeting function creates a large demand on the barkeeps (according to my credit card company and Kevin). The Cruising and Voyaging Above _Bill Beadle, Patti & Mike Salomon Society is, and will continue to be, a great asset to the Hawaii Yacht Club. It has been a delight to be the Fleet Captain for the Cruising and Voyaging Society this past year. Many people stepped up to coordinate cruises, arrange presentations, organize parties and events, too many to thank in this report! Two people are deserving of special recognition Mike and Patti Salomon are the heart and soul of the Hawaii Yacht Club Cruising and Voyaging Society. They are webmasters, audio visual technicians, photographers and administrators of the group. Mike and Patti made it happen! Steve Dixon is taking over for 2010 and will raise the bar for leadership of our leaderless group. Come join us and add your energy to our fun times! 11
Barbara Silvey Special Events Happy New Year Members! The Special Events Team would like to welcome our new club officers and members. HYC offers a wide range of events for your participation. Please join us in the following: JR./KEIKI FISHING TOURNAMENT will once again be held January 31,2010; this is a joint venture between HYC and WYC. Children from both clubs are encouraged to participate and are welcome to bring a friend. Under privileged children from Palama Settlement and Kuhio Park Terrace will be invited. A new addition to the tournament will be the Police Activities League program known as PAL. This program brings the media, prizes, snow cone machine, volunteers and of course children. Anglers start out at the Hawaii Yacht Club for a fishing and boating safety briefing instructions, board boats volunteered by club members and boaters, depart for fishing off the Waikiki Shore (this is not BIG Game fishing), return for weigh-in which most fish are weighted in on a postage meter scale. As fishing results are calculated anglers are shuttled across the channel to Waikiki Yacht Club for swim relays, a BBQ, and a BIG trophy presentation. Every angler is a Winner and leaves with a prize and a smile on his/her face. See the Jr../Keiki Fishing Tournament Flyer for more information. Rods, reels and life jackets are provide by the clubs; although if you have your own, please feel free to bring them. The event needs to replace rods and reels this year, and we are asking for donations. Contact Staff Commodore Al Bento at 223-8210 for more information or to make a donation. There is no cost to you or your child; although prizes and food donations are always welcome. This event has held as many as 210 children. If you and/or a friend own a boat, the committee would welcome boat participation; mooring arrangements can be made with the clubs port captain. If you are interested in having your child/children participate, contact Mey at the HYC Office 944-9666 or Barbara Silvey at 926-0250 to reserve space. The committee is looking forward to another successful event. Mark your calendar for a day of Fun N The Sun. Don t forget your swim suit! Mahalo, Barbara Silvey Special Events Coordinator 926-0250 Frances Fenske Passed away december 5th, at the age of 88 after a long, healthy, happy life. Grandma was a loving & devoted mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her ohana and friends. 2010 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 31 Jan. -- Jr../Keiki Fishing Tournament 31 May -- Memorial Day All U Can Eat Pancake Breakfast 6 June -- Goodwill Industries Fishing Tournament Veteran s Day All U Can Eat Pancake Breakfast -- 11 Nov.. Honoring Long Time Members -- 21 Nov.. Christmas Boat Parade -- 11 Dec. 12 Wishing you a healthy, safe and prosperous New Year. Special Events Team. Miles, Shirley, Michele, Bob, Leilani, Lina, and Barbara
Nick Woytenko Club Manager Aloha Valued Members! The new officers are in place and we have had our first Board of Governors and General Membership meetings of the year. Our Commodore Sterling Lau is busy selecting the new Committee Chairs and putting the committees together. If you are interested in being part of any committee please let the office know and we can link you up to the right person. List of Committees Finance Bar/Galley Planning House& Grounds Membership Mooring Bulletin Website/Bylaws Gate Watch Historian Ship s Store Aloha/Public Relations Special Events Coming Events Upcoming events for January and February promise to be lots of fun headed up by our new Vice Commodore Patti Naiyoke. First off will feature the Volunteer Recruitment Party and the Commodore s Appreciation Party. Be sure to check out the Commodore s and Vice Commodore s article for details. One of our biggest events of the year is the Keiki Fishing Tournament. Barbara Silvey, our Special Events Coordinator, will have the details for you. The Lion Dancers will be back to bring in the Chinese New Year and don t forget Valentines Day on the 14th. Chef Alfredo has a great menu to choose from. The first Sailing event of the year is the Opening Blessing in February. Check the RC for Sail s column. RC for Power Robbie Santanello is ready with great fishing programs for 2010 fishing tournaments. First on the agenda is the President s Day Tournament. Check out his column for details. The Office will be closed on Presidents Day February 15th. Monday Night Barbeque One of the best ways to impress a candidate for new membership is to invite them to the club for a Pot Luck BBQ. Our BBQ offers commonality for the new member to meet and socialize. Volunteers needed for the Ship s Store We need volunteers to fill some shifts as a Cashier/ Sales Clerk for our Ship s Store. Our Ship s Store offers anything from Logo ware to Lip Balm. If you have some spare time and are interested in helping out at your club this is a great way to socialize. Please give the office a call. Minimum Charge Friendly Reminder Be sure your server asks for your club card number when dining or having beverages at the club. You should also ask for a receipt for your own record. Check the receipt to insure your name is on it. This indicates that your server has properly recorded the sale to your account. Should there be any discrepancy on your Quarterly Minimum Charge bring the receipts to the office and we will be happy to make the correction. The new quarter begins January 1, 2010 and ends March 31st. The minimum requirement is $75.00. Statements for Dues and Other Fees In January 2010 the office will be sending out statements for Dues and Fees. You will be billed quarterly for your dues and annually for other fees. Your quarterly minimum charge for October through December 2009 will also be included. Mooring will be billed on a separate statement. You should receive your statement by the first week in January. Payment is due by the end of the month or a $35.00 late fee will be applied. If you have any questions please don t hesitate to call the office. Don t throw away your 2009 Membership Card! Your new 2010 Membership card will not allow you gate access to HYC until February 1st. Make sure you do not throw away your old 2009 card until February 1st. NFL Football at the Upper Bar January begins the countdown for the Super Bowl. Come join Kevin, Fred, Kimn, Julie and Thomas as the playoffs begin at the Upper Bar. Here are some days to remember: NFL Football Schedule Jan.. 31st Pro Bowl 2010, to be played in Miami Feb. 7th Super Bowl XLIV (Miami Florida) HYC Parking Permits HYC Regular Members can purchase Monthly Parking at the cost of $30.00 a month. Please submit your order in person at the office before the 15th of each month for the next months pass. For more information call 949-4622. Passes are limited and will be issued by first come first serve (cash only please). In closing, please drink responsibly and I ll see you at the club, Happy New Year! Nick 13
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January 2010 Happy Birthday to our members! You are eligible for a drink at the bar any day during your birthday month. Enjoy! Su n d a y Mo n d a y Tu e s d a y We d n e s d a y Th u r s d a y Fr i d a y Sa t u rd a y 1 2 Friday Night Band The King Pins 8-12am Saturday Night Band Buddy Mak Trio 630-930 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gary W. Brookins Friday Night Band Simplicity 8-12am RC Power Awards Banquet 5-10pm Ken Williams Clifford Chang Charles G. White Sheila Lipton Kevin A. Bravo Janet Bruce George A.L. Yuen 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Karen Cherry Jimmy Liu John M. Chapman HYC Board Meeting 530pm International Night Cuisine TBA Alan Robinson Leslie Moon Merlin Petersen Ronald D. Libkuman Friday Night Bands Green Eggs & Sam 8-12am 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 HYC General Membership Meeting 530pm Cruising & Voyaging Scty. Mtg Friday Night Bands The King Pins 8-12am Commodores Volunteer Appreciation Vice Commodore Recruitment Saturday Night Band Gabe Aku Compenhos 630-930 Linell Kam Sam Gridley Trina Kudlacek Saturday Night Band Ron Miyashiro & Pals 630-930 Rick J. Eichor Leilani Logan Crispin Lippincott Charles E. Nelson Roy C. Stocks 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Keiki Fishing Tournament Coast Guard Aux. Mtg International Night Cuisine TBA Friday Night Bands Green Flash 8-12am Linda West Robert Brown Ron Pestel Paul Antonelli Saturday Night Band Carrie Nicole 630-930 Steven P. Stock Charles Meyer Carol Aki Michael J. Ells Marienne McClure Richard Witte John Myhre Dave Cooper 31 15
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