The Forecast What are these ladies excited about?

See Gary Bright’s column on page 6.

Happy Holidays

December 2009

Ventura Yacht Club Established 1938

2009 Ventura Yacht Club 1755 Spinnaker Drive • Ventura • CA • 93001

Flag Officers Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

Dave Witham Michael Raider Gary Bright

Secretary Treasurer Port Captain Fleet Captain/Sail Fleet Captain/Power Fleet Surgeon Judge Advocate Chaplain

Noelle Chacon Brian Johnson Jim Suley John Berry Gary Meinke Dave Chase, M.D. Mike Stuzane Dotty Massa

Board of Directors (Term Ending) Ed Kutchma (09) Don Lawson (09) Jim Suley (09) Stan Whisenhunt (09) Hope Avery (10) Brian Johnson (10)

Robin Matt (10) Michael Raider (10) Gary Bright (11) Debbie DeFreitas (11) Norris Leap (11) Dave Witham (11)

Yacht Club Staff Manager Office Administrator Office Assistant Bartender Club Keeper Chef

Anthony Jesu Robin Lafrican Megan Zavala Chuck Sobel José Silva José Rodrigues

Office Hours Tuesday - Sunday 0900-1700 Closed during lunch hour weekdays

Telephone Numbers (805) 642-0426

Fax (805) 642-0494

E-mail: [email protected] Web Page: www.venturayachtclub.org

Marine Radio VHF: WRV 530 Ch. 71

In case of an EMERGENCY contact The Commodore or a Flag Officer

2009 VYC Committees Budget Cannoneer Communications Cruise

Finance Committee Fishing Historian Insurance Juniors’ Program Marina Management

Membership Nominating PHRF Representative Predicted Log Race Property Management Race Committee Social Committee

Ventura Cup Webmaster

Bridge, Treasurer, Finance Committee and Club Manager Jim Modlin Stan Whisenhunt, Chair, Sheri Holzapfel, Liz Cox Norris Leap, Chair, Gary Meinke, Robin Matt, Tom Ramey, Joel Bozarth, John Cooper, Garrett Baum Don Lawson, Chair, Brian Johnson, John Grether, Steve Fedde, Dave Witham Bill Varie Don Mills Brad Barnes Scott Nordeng, Chair, Ryan Cox, Joel Graves, Andy Killion Jim Suley, Chair, Jeff Beller, Gary Meinke, Brian McKenna, Deke Klatt, Malcolm Knight Hope Avery & Debbie DeFreitas, Co-Chairs, Robin Matt, Larry Works Jeff Stansfield John Spille Ivan Cox & Bill Varie, Co-Chairs Bill Fedde, Chair, Gary Meinke, Gail Varie, John Cooper, Ed Kutchma Stan Whisenhunt, Chair Julie Leonard, Chair, Hope Avery, Christina Baum, Dottie Berry, Susan Cooper, Liz Cox, Judy Cunningham, Jan Hester, Peggy Meinke, Irene Stanton, Sue Van Gemert Stan Whisenhunt, Chair, Gary Meinke Sheri Holzapfel, Chair, Brian Johnson Michael Raider, Dave Witham

From the Commodore By Commodore Dave Witham he year is rapidly coming to a close and soon you will have a new Commodore to carry on. This year has gone by very fast and very busy. A lot has been accomplished and a lot is left to do. I am very happy that we were able to finally put the slip rate issues to bed. I am thrilled at the great look and feel of the club, thanks to Bill Fedde and his hardworking property management crew. A special thanks to Kim Bernard who’s decorating flair and eye for colors and style is certainly evident in the new look. The Marina Management Committee under Jim Sulley is to also be commended. They have clarified the rules, documents and slip agreements while still keeping the docks looking and working great. This has at times been a thankless job and we appreciate their persistence. Shortly, you will be seeing a ballot asking for your approval of the changes made to the Bylaws and the Finance Manual. A special thanks to the chairs of those review committees, Mike Stuzane (Bylaws) and Jeff Stansfield (Finance Manual) and their hard working committee members. They put in many long hours and much thought and deliberation to make needed modifications to our governing documents to help us all in smoothing the administration of the club. The Board is recommending and asking for your “yes” vote to

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these changes. I personally feel the modifications are excellent and should serve us well in the years to come. You probably know or saw that I was roasted in style last month, thanks to Gary Bright and his hard working creative crew. You will see the details in his column. Being a roastee is not my idea of a great evening, however, most of it was done in a manner we could enjoy and my belly ached from laughing by the end of the evening. A special thanks from me to Kate Ford and Donna Johnson for the great music and the mini-skirt choreography. And the music by Rick Whitfield was over the top. (Nice to have a professional entertainer as a break from the roasters!) Jim (blackmail photographer) Sulley took many great photos of your Commodore oggling Dave’s Darlings. Thanks to the Wheelers for the great video production, however there were a few photos I could have done without. Now I have one more event to endure, the Change of Command. I only hope we quickly get to the business of welcoming Mike Raider, the new Commodore, rather than further roasting of the old one. If this article is a little hurried and disorganized, please excuse me. We are moving and as I write this the movers are waiting to cut my computer line and carry out the desk.

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Vice Views By Vice Commodore Michael Raider fter some minor technical difficulties, the new website is up and running. At this writing we have about 75 members who have received accounts. If you are a member who has not signed up yet just point your favorite web browser to: www. venturayachtclub.org and click on the “Create new account” link. Then all you do is follow the on-screen instructions. You will receive two e-mails from the system. The first will let you know that your account request was submitted, and the second will give you a one-time use password. When you login for the first time you will be required to change your password. Among the cool features of the website are the on-line forums which you can access at: www. venturayachtclub.org/forum. We currently have six forums set-up: Cruise, Dock Talk, Fishing, Racing, Youth Sailing, and For Sale. Another cool feature is that any registered user can upload photos into the Photo Gallery. You can only load photos into an existing gallery. So if you want a new gallery created for your favorite event just send an e-mail to the office asking them to create the new gallery. The BOD is working to finish the Bylaws and Financial Policy Manual changes as recommended

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by the committees that were tasked to review those documents. The ballots should be mailed by the time you read this. If you have any questions about the proposed changes please ask any Bridge or Board member. The BOD asks for your support in approving these two documents. These documents are being updated to include the recommendations of the Rate Review Committee that were previously accepted by the BOD. Also the Financial Policy Manual has accumulated a number of procedures that have been approved by the BOD. The committee was tasked with reviewing the procedures to determine if any should be incorporated into the manual and to eliminate any procedures that are obsolete. Bill Fedde is working to finish a couple of projects before the end of the year too. The slurry seal of the parking lot should be complete. Also the downstairs wind curtains should be in place too. Bill and the Property Management Committee have done a great job this year in taking care of some much needed maintenance around our club. Happy Holidays everyone,

Michael Raider

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From the Rear By Rear Commodore Gary Bright tanding Room Only (Mostly Participants) for Witham Roast. The Commodore Dave “With Him or Without Him” Roast was held at the club on October 24, 2009. For those of you who missed it, check out the photos on pages 7 and 8. For those in attendance, please understand that I did my best to sort through the reams of material and photos submitted, even to the extent of taking on a co-host, Jr. Staff Commodore Jeff Stansfield, to assist. This was the first time I have had to do that in over twenty years of roasting. Jeff and I also tried to accommodate the large number of club members who wanted to participate by personally roasting our Commodore, but, of course, we were somewhat limited by building occupancy standards. I would like to thank, in rough order of appearance, Stan Whisenhunt for producing Tortoise racing vests for all participants and Dave’s family (a picture Dave will cherish forever), Dave’s “nightmare” Board of Directors, Norris “Show Me Your Documents” Leap, Tom “Black Helicopter” Ramey, and, in particular, Katie “Spot Audit” Johnston. Katie was able to come up with photographic proof that money

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missing from the club’s elevator fund had gone directly into the construction of the Witham’s new house in the Keys, which bore an uncanny resemblance to the Playboy Mansion. Kate Ford and Donna Johnson took us back to Dave’s formative years in the 60s with some re-worked Turtles music and were ably assisted by Davey’s Darlings (Julie Leonard, Linda Witham, Peggy Meinke, Susan Cooper, and Emily Jones). Donna even arranged for professional accompaniment by Rick Whitfield, which may have been the only part of the program Dave found enjoyable. Vice Commodore Mike Raider traced Dave’s musical career from early aspirations to an uneventful conclusion and, as usual, Flash and Dotty Wheeler did a great job in coming up with one embarrassing photo after another. Even Linda Witham joined in by bringing an assortment of Dave’s hats for all occasions, and Cecile Schwedes explained that some of Dave’s recent memory problems may be traced to a disorder known as Raceheimers (an inability to recollect when your boat finished).

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From the Rear Continued from page 6 The event concluded with Stan Whisenhunt, as a City Inspector, and Ventura Keys residents Paul Swanson, Jim Clark, and Ken Collins questioning Commodore Dave, realistically portrayed by Jeff Stansfield, right down to the pocket protector (check out the pictures), about his construction project. Under cross-examination from Whisenhunt, Commodore Dave was forced to admit that the massive structure just now completed will be used as a retirement complex for old commodores. Rumor has it that when the sun reflects off the hundreds of windows in the Witham mansion, the daytime temperature in the nearby Clark residence is in excess of 175° F. (due to the microwave effect), and during a recent hot spell Jim and Susie were only able to come out of their back bedroom at night. I am looking forward to what Stan Whisenhunt comes up with for the Change of Command dinner on DeFrom the Commodore cember 5. It almost makes you feel a Continued from page 4 little sorry for poor Dave. Almost. Well I will close in saying Another “Lost” Weekend Cruisonce again, there is plenty of ing to Nowhere. time, to have a good time, in The second VYC Cruise to No2009. I hope to see you all at the: where was held on Friday and Satur Change of Command Ball day, November 6 and 7. Several VYC 12/5 members brought their boats over to  Parade of Lights the club for the event, including Jim 12/18 & 12/19 and Judy Graves (Wind N Sea), Keith  Electric Boat and Dingy and Cora McLeod (Cora Sea), Alex and Cruise 12/19 Diane Blankfield (Restless), and Gary  And, especially the great Bright and Kate Ford (Antares). New Year’s Eve Party. Since event founders Julie LeonThanks for a great year. ard (cruising with the Creightons) and Norris Leap (made his daughter’s Continued on page 8 December 2009

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From the Rear Continued from page 7 volleyball team and cannot miss any games) were not available, I am taking it upon myself to announce the first annual Cruise to Nowhere Most Valuable Participants Award. This year’s MVPs are Steve and Pat Ehret, who chartered a Catalina 30 just to take part, and which was the focal point of most of the weekend’s activities. Close runners-up would be Joel and Susan Bozarth, who brought over the best smoked marlin dip ever, and Ken and Doris Collins, who sent over a great artichoke casserole even though they could not attend. Anthony and the chefs also went out of their way to have special dinners, including a great pasta bar on Friday night and a taco bar on Saturday. The club was just about at capacity both nights, and all VYC members in attendance at these events were dutifully following our Commodore’s urging to have a good time in 2009.

Gary Bright

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Dock Watch By Jim Suley, Port Captain Be sure to invite your friends to show off our club, as I do believe a grand time will be had by all. This month’s nautical question. The wind is ESE, and a sailing vessel is steering NW. What tack is she on, and what fog signal should she sound? A) Port tack- one blast at oneminute intervals, B) Starboard tackone blast at one minute intervals, C) Starboard tack-two blast at one minute intervals, D) Starboard tack- one prolonged and two short blasts at two-minute intervals.

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ow hear this--- This year’s Parade of Lights will be Dec.18-19. Rick and Pat Metheny will be hosting VYC’s second annual boat decoration contest. Prizes will be given for best sail, power, and overall. So I say hoist the halyards with lights and merry, let all know we have the holiday spirit. Have a boat elsewhere? That’s what the guest dock is for. Also, VYC will be entering the club’s launch Leo Robbins in the parade of lights. Those who are interested in helping out with this should contact Gary Meinke.

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Great Turnout for New Member Breakfast By Hope Avery he fourth New Member Breakfast was held at the club in October. We had a great turnout for the event. Some of those on hand Sunday morning to help our new members get situated were the Bridge, Board and Committee Chairs. Our presenters covered every conceivable topic from cruising, fishing, racing, the youth program, social functions, Catalina cruise, predicted log racing and our new web site. As in the past our focus has been to create an opportunity for the club to showcase all of the activities it has to offer. This year we made a special effort to reach out to prospective members so that they could come and meet us. Several of the people who inquired about the club over the past year did attend the breakfast and seemed genuinely

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interested in joining the club! I am very excited about our new web site as I think it will have an impact on our ability to connect more closely with prospective members, each other and the public. It’s just a fact that folks are becoming more accustomed to using social networking through face book, e-mail and now even twitter. The web site will serve as a great tool for the yachting community to find us and help us to grow our membership while we strive to find those new members with the same all hands on deck philosophy that built this club. My thanks to Debbie DeFreitas and Michael Raider who helped me to organize this event and to Anthony and our staff who make coming to the Yacht Club a pleasure and treasured experience.

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Office Waves By Yacht Club Manager Anthony Jesu ell another year has come and gone and on behalf of the staff we would all like to thank Commodore Witham, ViceCommodore Raider and Rear Commodore Bright for their help and guidance over the year. It has been a very busy and trying year and I would like to thank Commodore Witham for his commitment to the club and his hard work over the last three years. I’m sure you and Linda are both looking forward to enjoying your retirement. I would also like to take this time to thank all the chair persons and volunteers who take the time, not only for this year as there are many who contribute year after year, to make the club such a special place. Their input,

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creativity and plain old hard work is welcomed by the staff and it is a pleasure to work with you all. Last and not least a big thank you to all the membership for making Ventura Yacht Club such a wonderful place to work, it truly is a very special, special place. Lastly, thank you all for your generous contributions to the employee Holiday Bonus. It is really welcomed by the staff and their families! I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a great new year!

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Burgee of the Ventura Yacht Club By Donald F. Mills, VYC Historian he familiar burgee of the Ventura Yacht Club can be simply described as a red reclining “V” at the top of a navy blue pennant. The “V” of course stands for Ventura. The burgee is a simple design that is easy to recognize at considerable distance. The “V” fits the triangular shape of the pennant very nicely. The design has been around a long time; perhaps since incorporation in 1940. The current burgee first appeared in the Forecast masthead in the March 1945 issue. About the same time a detailed description of the burgee appeared on the inside cover of a printed Bylaws booklet. That description is reproduced in the accompanying box. The word description is further illustrated with the drawing. Members take note of the proportions; particularly the “V.” All the stripes are of equal width where they intersect the hoist. Too many times flag makers, printers, artists and others do not follow the correct proportions and the result is that the product produced has a skinny “V.” The Ventura Yacht Club burgee was listed in a 1950’s edition of Lloyd’s Register American Yacht Club Burgees and Private Signals of the United States and Canada. By now you may be wondering pennant or burgee; which is it? For that answer please refer to the side bar which is taken from Chapman Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling.

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VYC Pennant Illustration

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When and where to fly burgees on boats based on Chapman: When: 0800 to Sundown or Day and Night. Power Boat with Bow and Stern Staff Only: Bow Staff. Power Boat with Bow and Stern Staff and Single Mast: Bow Staff. Single-Mast Sailing Yacht: At Bow Staff If Yacht So Equipped; Otherwise At Masthead (Custom in this area is starboard spreader) Power Boats or Sailing Yachts With Two Masts: Foremost Masthead. Those that fly the burgee day

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Voyager Top Cruiser Navigator for 2009 By Ivan Cox he Log Race season is over for 2009. We completed our six races without a weather delay, due in large part to the schedule, starting late, i.e. April, and finishing early in October. Six boats competed for VYC scoring a total of 10,632 points. One boat com-

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peted for CIYC for a total of 1,770 points. Boat of the year, that is the best four out of the six events, went to Voyager. First Year Racer award went to Bernie Marrington, scoring 1118 points for team VYC. 2010 looks good with some new races being added. However, the Ventura Invitational, normally run in early October is on TBD status, and we expect it to be scrubbed. Come join us next year.

Burgee of the VYC Continued from page 12 and night will eventually have a lar swallow-tailed, and triangular faded burgee. Faded burgees do swallow-tailed. What to call them? not show the club colors well. New Pennants or burgees? burgees are available for purchase We can’t go far wrong if we at the club office. The small burthink of a pennant as a flag smaller gee is 12” x 18” and costs $20. The at the hoist than at the fly which large or “battle” burgee is 48” x 72” is (1) commonly pointed, trianguand costs $53. lar (2) often truncated, as in some Pennant or Burgee: Navy signals (3) sometimes swalAdrift in a foggy sea of selow-tailed (4) occasionally a long mantics, a sea lawyer could easthin streamer. ily founder, groping for the right The burgee we might regard terms to describe those bits of as a swallow-tailed flag which is bunting he flies from the truck (1) often rectangular (2) may be and bow staff. Basically, there are pennant-shaped (3) by popular four shapes his signals may take: usage, the identifying signal of a rectangular, triangular, rectanguyacht club, regardless of shape. December 2009

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Another Reason Why VYC is ‘Family’ By Lisa Renshaw hat can you do to help when your 32-year-old coworkerwho was diagnosed with breast cancer when five months pregnant - has surgery - two rounds of chemo and a lifetime dose of radiation - and then the cancer recurs when her beautiful daughter is only a year and a half old? That’s the question that has been haunting my group at Amgen since the recurrence was diagnosed a month ago. Here we arescientists- helpless- a card and a fruit basket just aren’t enough - we want to help her fight and really do something meaningful….what could we do she would like? My mumbled response was “We can give her grass for her daughter to play on.” and “Operation Sodbuster” was born. You see, she and her husband bought their first home - a bank repo - about six months ago, before the little one could walk. Their first priority was cleaning up the inside so they could move in…time enough for landscaping in the fall when the temperatures drop. I nicknamed their yard the “briar patch” and their daughter has no place to play outside - she’d be covered in foxtails and pricker balls within minutes. As their neighbor, I’ve helped them thru the first “fix its” of home ownership and watched them get confident and lay out plans for the future. But all those plans came to a crashing halt four weeks ago. Did we want them hiding Easter

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Eggs next spring behind weeds and crabgrass?? NO! Could we get the HOA off their backs for the ugly lawn. YES!! We will give them grass!! Then I measured - wow…1250 square feet that’s gonna cost us a lot of money … then Paul Moore told me - “Hey- you should ask at the club - the guy who owns Southland Sod is a member”… really?? Wow - maybe he can get me a slight discount…since I’m a fellow member and it’s a great cause… I’ll give them a call. I called and asked for Jurgen Gramckow and was put through to his voice mail. I left a long message explaining our situation and my cell number. Within an hour Jurgen called me back and said: “When do you need it, how many square feet and where do you want it delivered? I’ll GIVE you the grass.” WOW! Now I work with a great bunch of people at Amgen, and the outpouring of support and love in this particular instance has been extraordinary, but Jurgen’s gift has trumped it all. VYC is a great bunch of people too. I just want you all to know that Jurgen is one of the best of the bunch. How many people would do something like this – unasked and for someone they don’t even know? There will be 50-100 people at the house prepping and installing the sod come November 14 and I guarantee that each and every one of them will never forget the kindness of this VYC member. Thank you Jurgen! You don’t even know me either but you have a friend for life!

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VYC Rolls CIYC in Bocce Ball Tournament By Brian York and Norris Leap he young and the young-atheart had a ball at the CIYC Bocce Grounds on Sunday, October 25. VYC walked away from the first annual tournament with a stunning 20-10 victory over heavily favored CIYC. Ten teams from each club squared off in the event. We knew we were in for a battle when their teams starting showing up in matching uniforms (and we learned of all the trash talking that had taken place leading up to the event --thanks Stan!). We proceed to get off to a rather slow start (two wins & eight losses after the first ten games) and despite inept (Stan - I think that’s what you called it) play from your team captains we rallied back winning eighteen out of the next twenty games played. Two VYC teams were undefeated with three victories each. Huge congratulations to team Lab Lovers (Brian & Donna Johnson), and team Wonderful (Bernie Marington & Amy West). The tournament was a huge

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VYC’s Volleyball Star aura Leap turned 14 in September and has been dominating the Junior High League in the Thouand Oaks area. At 6’2” she is the only Junior High player with an over the net attack and block. Her team at La Reina has placed in the top three in the Teen Center and Catholic leagues. She received Most Valuable Player awards at the Oxnard High School and La Reina tournaments. She was recruited and offered team spots by five different club teams

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from Bel Air and Santa Monica to Camarillo and Moorpark. She accepted a 16-1 team position at Point West in Simi Valley for the club volleyball season which runs from November to July. Her next goal is to make the Varsity La Reina volleyball team next September when she enters ninth grade. Her dad, Norris, is so proud he may swell to an even larger size and possibly explode. The future looks bright for this La Reina honors student and VYC member.

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year (that’s what the flyer said!), they handled defeat graciously!

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Master Calendar 2009 December NO GRILL NIGHTS IN DECEMBER 1 – Tuesday Power Squadron, 7pm 3 – Thursday Stansfield Private Party 5 – Saturday Change of Command and Commodore’s Ball 12 – Saturday Chase Private Party 14 – Monday Staff Appreciation Dinner 16 – Wednesday Whisenhunt Private Party 17 – Thursday Everhart Private Party 18-19 – Fri-Sat Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights 24-26 – Th-Sat Club Closed for Holiday 31 – Thursday New Year’s Eve Party

Master Calendar 2010 January 2 – Saturday 3 – Sunday 17 – Sunday 17 – Sunday 20 – Wednesday 22 – Friday 23 – Saturday 24 – Sunday 24 – Sunday

Private Party Meet the Bridge Cocktail Party, 3:30-5:30 J-24 & PHRF Regatta 2009 Social Committee Meeting, 2pm Wednesday BOD meeting, 7pm Monthly Birthday Dinner, Quarterly Meeting 2008 Race Awards Junior’s Day & Adult Clean Up Race Management Seminar

February 7 – Sunday 9 – Tuesday 13 – Saturday 14 – Sunday 16 – Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 19-21 – Fri-Sun 20-21 – Sat-Sun 23 – Tuesday 26 – Friday

Super Bowl Party Power Squadron Cruise to Paradise Party Junior’s Day (Registration/Sailing) Power Squadron BOD meeting, 7pm PCYC/VYC Cruise (Dock Party) J-24 & PHRF Regatta (J-24s travel) Power Squadron Monthly Birthday Dinner

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Master Calendar 2010 - continued March 2 – Tuesday 4 - 7 – Thurs-Sun 9 – Tuesday 13 – Saturday 14 – Sunday 16 – Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 19 – Friday 19-21 – Fri-Sun 23 – Tuesday 26 – Friday 27 – Saturday 30 – Tuesday

Power Squadron Snow Cruise Power Squadron Private Party (Massa/Giddings) Junior’s Day Power Squadron BOD meeting, 7pm Irish Theme Dinner Wine Cruise Power Squadron Monthly Birthday Dinner Clean-Up Day Power Squadron

April 4 – Sunday 6 – Tuesday 10 – Saturday 13 – Tuesday 20 – Tuesday 21 – Wednesday 17 – Saturday 18 – Sunday 18 – Sunday 23 – Friday 24 – Saturday 27 – Tuesday

Easter Brunch Power Squadron VYC Opening Day Power Squadron Power Squadron BOD meeting, 7pm Predicted Log Race #1, VYC host J/24 & PHRF Regatta Junior’s Day Monthly Birthday Dinner, Quarterly Meeting Anacapa Cruise (Lunch & Guided Hike) Power Squadron

May 5 – Wednesday 9 – Sunday 12 – Wednesday 15 – Saturday 16 – Sunday 18 – Tuesday 19 – Wednesday 23 – Sunday 26 – Wednesday 28 – Friday 28 – Friday 28-31 – Fri-Mon 31 – Monday 19

VYC Wet Wednesdays Series to Aug. 25 (Cinco de Mayo) Mother’s Day Brunch VYC Wet Wednesday Jim Cline Memorial Predicted Log Race #2, VYC host Junior’s Day BOD meeting, 7pm VYC Wet Wednesday Commodore Classic VYC Wet Wednesday Monthly Birthday Dinner Catalina Conservancy Dinner Memorial Weekend Cruise Memorial Day BBQ VYC Forecast

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Master Calendar 2010 - continued June 2 – Wednesday 5-6 – Sat-Sun 9 – Wednesday 12 – Saturday 13 – Sunday 15 – Tuesday 16 – Wednesday 20 – Sunday 23 – Wednesday 25 – Friday 26 – Saturday 30 – Wednesday

VYC Wet Wednesday Scorpion Cruise VYC Wet Wednesday Governor’s Cup Race Junior’s Day BOD meeting, 7pm VYC Wet Wednesday Father’s Day BBQ & Chili Cook Off VYC Wet Wednesday Monthly Birthday Dinner Predicted Log Race #3, CIYC host VYC Wet Wednesday

July 2-5 – Sat-Mon 4 – Sunday 7 – Wednesday 10-11 – Sat-Sun 14 – Wednesday 17 – Saturday 18 – Sunday 20 – Tuesday 21 – Wednesday 23 – Friday 25-30 – Sun-Fri 28 – Wednesday

Fourth of July Cruise Fourth of July BBQ (no Saturday lunch/grill night) VYC Wet Wednesday Sail Fest & J/24 Regatta VYC Wet Wednesday Catalina Cruise Seminar Junior’s Day BOD meeting, 7pm VYC Wet Wednesday Monthly Birthday Dinner, Quarterly Meeting Annual Catalina Cruise VYC Wet Wednesday

August 4 – Wednesday 11 – Wednesday 15 – Sunday 17 – Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 27 – Friday 21 – Saturday 25 – Wednesday

VYC Wet Wednesday VYC Wet Wednesday Junior’s Day BOD meeting, 7pm VYC Wet Wednesday Monthly Birthday Dinner Predicted Log Race #4, host TBD VYC Wet Wednesday

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Master Calendar 2010 - continued September 1 – Wednesday 3-6 – Fri-Mon 6 – Monday 7 – Tuesday 11 – Saturday 11 – Saturday 12 – Sunday 12 – Sunday 14 – Tuesday 15 – Wednesday 18-19 – Sat-Sun 21 – Tuesday 24 – Friday 28 – Tuesday

VYC Wet Wednesday Labor Day Cruise Labor Day BBQ Power Squadron Predicted Log Race #5, host TBD Dinghy Party Junior’s Day J-24 & PHRF Regatta Power Squadron BOD meeting, 7pm Santa Barbara Channel Challenge/ Ventura Cup Regatta Power Squadron Monthly Birthday Dinner Power Squadron

October 1 – Friday 2 – Saturday 3 – Sunday 5 – Tuesday 8-11 – Fri-Mon 10 – Sunday 12 – Tuesday 15 – Friday 17 – Sunday 19 – Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 22 – Friday 23 – Saturday 26 – Tuesday 29 – Friday

SCCA Ventura Invitational Dinner, VYC host The Oakley Predicted Log Race, CIYC host Gal and Guy Series #1 Power Squadron Columbus Day Cruise Junior’s Day Power Squadron Oktoberfest/Friday Dinner Party Caregivers Sail-a-thon Power Squadron BOD meeting, 7pm Monthly Birthday Dinner & Quarterly Meeting Commodore Roast Power Squadron Halloween Dinner & Party

November 2 – Tuesday 7 – Sunday 9 – Tuesday 13-14 – Sat-Sun 14 – Sunday

Power Squadron Gal and Guy Series #2 & 3 Power Squadron Optimist Turkey Shoot (aka Opti Fall Regatta) Junior’s Day

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Big VYC Ski Trip is March 3-6 By Stan Whisenhunt n extra large group of Ventura Yacht Club members will be skiing the slopes of Mammoth the first week in March in VYC’s annual ski cruise. The club has rented four condos (one of which is rented for four nights), which will be populated by twelve members and spouses and/ or guests. Additionally, several more VYC members will be staying “off campus” in their own condos or other rentals. Highlights of the trip will be an Italian Feast in one of the rental condos on Friday, March 5, and a Tequila Slammer party at PK Edwards’ place on June Mountain on Saturday, March 6. Staying in the VYC rental con-

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dos: Unit 9, four nights: Sue & Rich Gemert; Stan & Sherry Whisenhunt; Lisa Renshaw & mystery guest; Jim Albert. Unit 19, three nights: Dave & Linda Witham; Don & Cindy Lawson; Dave & Ellen Potter. Unit 30, three nights: Gary Bright & Kate; Gary & Peggy Meinke; two Meinke sons. Unit 4, three nights: Mike Stuzane & Lori; Steve & Pat Ehret; Thomas Kuehn. Staying off campus: Brian & Liz McKenna; PK Edwards & Nelly; Don Morrison & J.P. Morgan; Susanne Lammott; Andy & Di Clark; Ed & Barbara Kutchma; Pete Ruscher and probably others.

Master Calendar 2010 - continued November - continued 16 – Tuesday Power Squadron 17 – Wednesday BOD meeting, 7pm 21 – Sunday Thanksgiving Feast 23 – Tuesday Power Squadron 25-26 – Thr-Fri Club Closed for Holiday 28 – Sunday Trim the Club 30 – Tuesday Power Squadron December 2 – Thursday 4 – Saturday 7 – Tuesday 13 – Monday 17-18 – Fri-Sat 24-26 – Fri-Sun 31 – Friday 1 – Saturday 22

Ladies’ Holiday Cooking Class with Chef José Change of Command and Commodore’s Ball Power Squadron Staff Appreciation Dinner Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights Club Closed for Holiday New Year’s Eve Party Jan 1st-New Year’s Day--Club Closed VYC Forecast

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Sailboat Racing Report By Stan Whisenhunt Baums have perfect Gal & Guy Series aboard Tortoise Christina and Garrett Baum won both races in their class in the J-24 Tortoise to win Class B in VYC’s popular Gal & Guy Series. Deke Klatt crewed for Jackie Lilly aboard Angry Hillbillies, a Zap 26, to take top honors in Class A. They had a second place in the first race and a first place in the second race. The scheduled third race was cancelled because the wind was too light to even sail a shortened onemile course. Seventeen boats competed in the series, with fourteen turning out for the second race. Lilly and Klatt not only won on corrected time but also posted the lowest elapsed time in the class, sailing the course in a rather slow 1 hour, 16 minutes, 5 seconds. Taking second place in the race was Dena Mercer aboard the J-30, Pangea, with Mike Leary as crew. Tracee Cummings came from Marina Del Rey to place third in the race and the series aboard Thriller, a Tartan 10. Taking fourth in the race and second in the series was Roxanne Vettese aboard Funatic, a Choate 48, with Rod Abbott as crew. In the multi-hull class, teenager Sydnee Stanton won easily aboard No Regrets. She posted the day’s best elapsed time of 1 hour, 10 minutes, 25 seconds, and corrected out over second place Indefatigable by more than 40 minutes. In Class B, Tortoise won by just 24

over a minute over Eclipse, a Moore 24, with 14-year-old Katelyn Dembowski at the helm and her father, Jim, doing the crewing. She also took second in the series. Taking third in the race and the series was Diane Miller in Superstition, a Capri 25, with husband Bill as crew. Mark your calendars for VYC races in 2010 The 2010 Association of Santa Barbara Channel Yacht Clubs sailboat racing calendar has been put together. Whether you plan to race, or perhaps help with race committee work, you will want to note the following VYC races on your 2010 calendar.  Jan. 17, PHRF & J-24 regatta.  April 18, PHRF & J-24 regatta.  May 5, Wet Wednesdays start at Ventura Harbor.  May 23, Commodore Classic Race.  June 12, Governor’s Cup Race.  July 10-11, SailFest Regatta.  Sept. 12, PHRF & J-24 regatta.  Sept. 18-19, Santa Barbara Channel Challenge & Ventura Cup.  Oct. 3, Gal & Guy Series 1.  Nov. 7, Gal & Guy Series 2 & 3. VYC to host Race Management Seminar on Sunday, Jan. 24 VYC will host the Area J Race Management Seminar on Sunday, Jan. 24. I encourage as many club

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Sailboat Racing Report Continued from page 24 members as possible – especially & Ellen Potter, Lisa Renshaw, George those who plan to help with race Roberts, Guenther Selbrede, Jim & committee work in 2010 -- to attend Rita Suley, Cheryl Shaw, Jeff Stansthis day-long seminar. field, Bill Varie, Laurie York and, of Experts from SCYA and U.S. Sail- course, Sherry Whisenhunt. ing will be on hand to give a compreI may have missed someone, but hensive lecture on the proper way to I think you get a good idea that it run sailboat races. Racers, as well as takes a lot of dedicated folk to make race committee workers, would be the program work. Santa Barbara well-advised to attend. Channel Challenge/Ventura Cup It takes volunteers to make a weekend is a massive undertaking race program work and thanks to our many members Sailboat racing programs are the who step to the plate, we put on heart of most yacht clubs – and VYC quite a regatta for visiting clubs. has a lot of heart. Now, folks. Don’t be shy. Contact But our great racing program me if you would like to help out in wouldn’t be possible without many 2010. Call me at 659-1464 or e-mail volunteers who step to the plate and me at [email protected]. help out. I want to thank in advance some who have helped during my recent Add New Members: reign as Race Chair and most who (C) Ilia Christina Lyles will undoubtedly help in the future 2351 Medina Ave. to make it all work. Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-522-7968 (h) Racers, when you see them, give 805-208-8479 (c) a “thank you” to the following who [email protected] have given a lot so that you can go Start Date: 10/21/2009 play: Member Changes: Chuck & Irene Stanton, Michael Don & Meloney Roy Raider, Gary Bright, Bill & Jean Crew, Change Cell Number to: 818-439-3211 Paula Kahn, Bonne Duncan, Robin Dave & Linda Witham Matt, Tom Sullivan, Jon Avery, Andy Change e-mail address to: & Diana Clark, Judy Cunningham, [email protected] Denny Dwire, Team Rival, Doug Richard & Sue Van Gemert Farrell, Jim Dembowski, Bill Fedde, New Address: Sheri Holzapfel, Susan Howard, Deke 2920 Penninsula Rd., #663 Oxnard, CA 93035 Klatt, Ed Kutchma, Connie Larson, [email protected] Don & Cindy Lawson, Gary Meinke, Cell Numbers: Dena Mercer, Jim Modlin, Richard 562-413-5632 (Sue) Mullarky & Cindy Robertson, Scott 562-413-5631 (Richard) Nordeng, Jay & Pam Phillips, Dave

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December Social Report By Julie Leonard he holiday season is quickly approaching so now is the time to plan your activities.  The Annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck is a great way to celebrate with your VYC family. November 22. See they flyer for details.  Trim the Club for the Holiday is November 29 during Sunday snacks. Come help decorate the VYC tree.  Change of Command December 5. Formal/Semi formal event. See the flyer for more details.  Parade of Lights Parties. Friday December 18 will be family night. Bring the kids, grandkids and grandparents for a family friendly evening and get your picture taken with Santa.  Saturday December 19 we are trying something new. Party

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on the Patio for the Parade of Lights! Music, dancing, hor d’oeuvers no host bar and fun. Bring your friends and show off our recently updated patio and VYC spirit. This will be a new activity for our club and should be a Blast. We will be serving an early dinner upstairs as well.  New Years Eve Gala. Fabulous dinner, live band and dancing. Cocktail attire recommended. Many thanks to our newest member Jeanie Mitchell and Dottie Berry for planning a screaming good time for Halloween. After thoughtful deliberation, and with so many upcoming activities, the ladies tea is canceled for the month of December. This spring, we plan to have a “Spring Fling,” ladies event.

The Forecast he Forecast will be mailed the e last week of each month. The deadline for copy and photographs is the 15th of the previous month. Copy should be submitted to Stan Whisenhunt at [email protected]. Photographs should be submitted d in digital form to graphic artist Cindy Daly at cmdaly@pacbell. l. net, or photographs should be left eft with Anthony in the club office. Copy, deadline: The 15th of each month.

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Editor: Stan Whisenhunt, 659Edit 1464 1464, [email protected] Rep Reporter: Liz Cox, 501-6675, eliz elizabeth.cox@roadrunne ner.com Co Copy Editor: Sheri Holzapfe fel, 661-296-1688, [email protected] Photographers: Bob P “Flash” Wheeler, Cindy Robe Robertson, Paul Swanson, Ed Kutchma, Bill Varie Graphic Designer: Cindy Daly, 647-1554, [email protected]

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Upcoming Friday Dinner Menus Dec. 4

Beef Stroganoff, Lemon Roasted Chicken. Manhattans & Martinis only $2.75 from 5-7pm Dinner $13.75++; Soup, Chili & Salad $7.00++

Dec. 11 Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp and Chef’s famous Chili Colorado. Margarita’s only $2.75 from 5-7pm Dinner $14.75++; Soup & Salad $7.00++ Dec. 18 Parade of Lights Night! Family Night!! Buffet Starts Early 5:30-7:30pm. Parade begins at 7pm. Prime Rib Night - Fresh, Carved Prime Rib and Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad. Special Kids menu Chicken Tenders & Fries. Ice Cream Sundaes for Dessert. Manhattans & Martinis only $2.75 from 5-7pm Dinner $17.50++; Soup & Salad $7.50++; Kids Menu $8 ++ Dec. 19 Saturday Night, Special Extra Night for Parade of Lights! Buffet Starts Early 5:30-7:30pm. Parade begins at 7pm. Baked Rosemary Chicken, Sweet & White Potato Smashers, Fresh Asparagus, Grilled Sweet Onions and Teardrop Tomatoes. Well Drinks only $2.75 from 5-7pm Dinner $13.75++; Soup & Salad $7.50++ Kids Menu $8 ++ Dec. 25 Merry Christmas! Club Closed Dec. 24-26. Jan. 1

Welcome 2010! Club Closed New Years Day.

(++ Represents tax and tip).

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December Birthdays Jim Crandall, December 5.

Tom Ramey, December 21.

Cora McLeod, December 5.

Eve Wilhite, December 21.

Rosemary Stoner, December 6.

Mary Ellen Bosche, December 24.

Anneli Labins, December 8.

Dick Gosselin, December 24.

Gunilla McCune, December 9.

Ilia Christina Lyles, December 24.

Ron Zenone, December 9.

Robert Wheeler, December 24.

Jeff Leonard, December 10.

Stan Whisenhunt, December 24.

Jon Avery, December 12.

Rita Suley, December 26.

James Bruinsslot, December 12.

Hope Avery, December 27.

Valerie Creighton, December 12.

Cynthia Douglas, December 27.

Tim Foy, December 12.

Margo Pensanti, December 27.

Gary Meinke, December 12.

John Spille, December 27.

Robert Hazle, December 19.

Rick Metheny, December 28.

Daryl Udell, December 19.

Lynn Bartosh, December 31.

Kioren Moss, December 20.

James Modlin, December 31.

Nan Drake, December 21.

Ventura Yacht Club 2009 Advertising Rates Business Card (3” wide x 2” tall)*

$14 per month

Half-page (5” wide x 3 1/2” tall)*

$20 per month

Full-page (5” wide x 7 1/2” tall)*

$38 per month

*Prices are for camera ready ads. If not camera ready, an additional charge will apply for set-up. To place an ad please contact Robin Lafrican at the VYC office at 642-0426

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Club Hours (Closed Monday)

Breakfast Sunday ............................................. 0800-1230

Lunch Saturday ............................................1200-1400

Dinner Friday ............................................... 1830-2000 Saturday Grill Night ....................... 1730-1930

Bar Friday ............................................... 1700-2200 Saturday ............................................1700-2100 Sunday ..............................................1500-1900

Appetizers Saturday Sunset Happy Hour .........1730-1930 Sunday Hors d’oeuvres ....................1500-1700 (Complimentary)

Office Hours Tuesday-Sunday ............................... 0900-1700 (Closed during lunch hour weekdays)