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Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club The M asthead Issue 2/10 - Volume 95 March 2014 Backstage Commodore Konapelsky [email protected] Commodore’s Ball the Marines over the years. I can tell you their thanks is heartfelt and appreciated. For all who have reached out and continue to reach out to make our club a fuller experience, thank you. The Commodore’s Ball was amazing! Kari’s and my personal thanks go out to those who opened their homes for cocktail parties: Tom and Jane Fallon; Allan and Margie Horowitz; Junior Staff Commodore Tom and Mary Madden; Roland and Sally Rapp; along with their co-hosts, who made each part of the evening very special. Thanks to Silvia and Cary Breeden, Mary Madden, Nancy and Jerry Valuch, and Staff Commodore Karen Winnett for planning and implementing the ball along with presenter, Staff Commodore Ted O’Connor, and all attendees for making this a memorable event. I am proud to announce our membership outreach is taking root with several new members either approved or in the wings. Again, I challenge each of our members to be proactive in recruiting new members and working with the Membership Committee to bring fresh ideas to the process. As for our other 2014 goals, the downstairs renovation continues, slogging through the planning process with the city through the efforts of Director Bob Emmitt, Allan Horowitz and Jerry Valuch. And last but not least, the Strategic Plan process is under way with the guidance of Mary Tolar, and Staff Commodore Marshall Caplan bringing structure and historical perspective to the process. We will keep you informed of progress in these target areas. Whatever the reason for joining a yacht club - the camaraderie of sailing, cruising on your power boat, lazing around the harbor in a Duffy, dinghy or paddle board, or just wanting a social gathering spot where everyone knows your name - I have, over the years, had the opportunity to see the back story at BCYC. It takes the form of selfless giving: be it devoting time to a committee; helping with an event; giving to a toy drive; sending a Marine home for the holidays; donating to fundraisers; supporting a club charity; or housing, feeding and transporting visiting junior sailors. It also takes place quietly, when a BCYC family is suffering personal grief, through delivery of meals, special treats, kind words, prayers and moral support, all without asking. This was driven home when I recently had the pleasure (coordinated by Dick Stone) of dining with General Mark Clark, command general of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), and his key staff, along with distinguished club members, to receive, on behalf of the club, a Certificate of Appreciation and General’s Coin for our support of

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Commodore Konapelsky

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the Marines over the years. I can tell you their thanks is heartfelt and appreciated. For all who have reached out and continue to reach out to make our club a fuller experience, thank you.

The Commodore’s Ball was amazing! Kari’s and my personal thanks go out to those who opened their homes for cocktail parties: Tom and Jane Fallon; Allan and Margie Horowitz; Junior Staff Commodore Tom and Mary Madden; Roland and Sally Rapp; along with their co-hosts, who made each part of the evening very special. Thanks to Silvia and Cary Breeden, Mary Madden, Nancy and Jerry Valuch, and Staff Commodore Karen Winnett for planning and implementing the ball along with presenter, Staff Commodore Ted O’Connor, and all attendees for making this a memorable event.

I am proud to announce our membership outreach is taking root with several new members either approved or in the wings. Again, I challenge each of our members to be proactive in recruiting new members and working with the Membership Committee to bring fresh ideas to the process. As for our other 2014 goals, the downstairs renovation continues, slogging through the planning process with the city through the efforts of Director Bob Emmitt, Allan Horowitz and Jerry Valuch. And last but not least, the Strategic Plan process is under way with the guidance of Mary Tolar, and Staff Commodore Marshall Caplan bringing structure and historical perspective to the process. We will keep you informed of progress in these target areas.

Whatever the reason for joining a yacht club - the camaraderie of sailing, cruising on your power boat, lazing around the harbor in a Duffy, dinghy or paddle board, or just wanting a social gathering spot where everyone knows your name - I have, over the years, had the opportunity to see the back story at BCYC. It takes the form of selfless giving: be it devoting time to a committee; helping with an event; giving to a toy drive; sending a Marine home for the holidays; donating to fundraisers; supporting a club charity; or housing, feeding and transporting visiting junior sailors. It also takes place quietly, when a BCYC family is suffering personal grief, through delivery of meals, special treats, kind words, prayers and moral support, all without asking. This was driven home when I recently had the pleasure (coordinated by Dick Stone) of dining with General Mark Clark, command general of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), and his key staff, along with distinguished club members, to receive, on behalf of the club, a Certificate of Appreciation and General’s Coin for our support of

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Executive OfficersCommodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul KonapelskyVice Commodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig DelaneyRear Commodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sandy MillsSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck WertTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Granbery

DirectorsAbbott Ayloush, EB Barden, Joe Bekas,

Bob Emmett, Larry Fortmuller, Jerry Shandera, Jr. Staff Commodore Tom Madden

Fleet OfficersPort Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark SilveyPower Fleet Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul SecardSail Fleet Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul DeCapuaJudge Advocate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy TormeyFleet Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Wheeler, MDProtocol Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S/C Bill ByrneChaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill ParrMeasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott McKinlayMaster at Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S/C Ted O’Connor

Committee ChairsActivities . . . . . . . . . . . . Silvia Breeden/Kari KonapelskyAngling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kip CyprusCruise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristy and Bill ParrFinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck WertFood & Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom FallonHistorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie O’ConnorHouse & Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIR Bob EmmittJunior Board Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mara HamptonJunior Commodore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek PickellJunior Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kavita GravelineJunior Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George HamptonLas Commodoras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ginny LombardiMasthead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIR Jerry ShanderaMembership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIR EB BardenPress Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill LongRacing Member Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . R/C Sandy MillsShip’s Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeanne BekasShowboat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Delaney/Nancy IsbellTrophies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill and Anita McNamara

BCYC ContactsGeneral Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Jones [email protected]

Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Madro [email protected]

Executive Chef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georges Rapicault [email protected]

Executive Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacque Pané [email protected]

Food and Beverage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Wilson [email protected]

Asst. Food and Beverage Manager . . . . . .Danielle Henke [email protected]

Sailing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Dodosh [email protected]

Marina Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susie Brodrick [email protected]

Masthead Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dale Rivas [email protected]

Announcing the New Member Blue Nametag

Ever wonder if those people over there are new members, or maybe just folks you haven’t seen in a while? Now with the New Member Blue Nametag, there will be no doubt. Introduce yourself and welcome these new members to the club. It’s a great opportunity for us all to be BCYC ambassadors of the “Friendliest Yacht Club on the Bay.”

CURRENT MEMBERS NAMETAG

NEW MEMBERS NAMETAG

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSKarly Brown and Georges Thiret–Regular FlagKarly is a real estate broker and owner of Balboa Newport Realty. In addition, she is president of the Center Stars, a support group for the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts. Her significant other, Georges, is the retired CEO of Graham Architecture.

Dene and Jane Stratton–Regular FlagDene is CFO of MGM Studios in Beverly Hills. Originally from Chicago and the son of a navy veteran, he grew up living around the world. Jane was born in England and she and Dene were married in Hong Kong, where Dene was working. Dene has raced extensively in the past and would love to crew. They are owners of a 42’ sailboat, Lady Jane, berthed in Los Alamitos.

Neal Crowley & Cynthia [email protected] / [email protected]

W e l c o m e A b o a r d !Membership

BLUE = NEW

MembershipDirector EB [email protected]

Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club

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Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club

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Bahia Sail Racing Association (BSRA) was formed to provide support to outstanding young amateur sailors. The efforts of BSRA include financial support for BCYC Racing and Distinguished Racing Members, the BCYC Junior Racing Team, UCI and local high school sailing teams, and other similarly qualified individuals and programs on a case-by-case basis. More information can be found on our website at bahiasailracing.com.

In 2013, BSRA provided financial support for six racers and two local high school teams, as well as for the Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship Regatta. BSRA’s most recent support was to Jake and Max Mayol, who raced in the Opti Class in December at the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta in Miami. The regatta included 300 competitors from 23 countries and 27 states. Both Jake and Max improved their standing from last year, with Jake winning the 7th place trophy for his age group.

We need your help. These sailors and others like them are the future of the sport of sailboat racing, and potential future member racers who will represent BCYC nationally and globally. We need to support them!

It takes a great deal of financial support to help these sailors achieve these successes. Several members have already helped with large monetary donations. Others have opted to contribute monthly via their club account, while some have engaged non-members to help. It all adds up and BSRA and the racers thank you.

Jake Mayol with Trophy

Max Mayol (top) and Jake Mayol (bottom)at Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta 2014

Bahia Sail Racing Association

Hot Rum Series Overall 2013-2014

Rhonda Tolar – Wild Thing – 3rd Place, Class AJeff Burch – Hot Ticket – 4th Place, Class A

John Szalay – Pussycat – 1st Place, Class BJohn Risvold – Maiden – 2nd Place Class B

Joe Degenhardt – Lickity Split – 5th Place, Class BAndy Everson – Unwind – 4th Place, Class C

Ocean Racing Series #1 – January 18

Len Bose – Linstar – 3rd Place, Class BJeff Burch – Hot Ticket – 4th Place, Class B

Dan Rossen – Problem Child – 5th Place, Class BJohn Szalay – Pussycat – 2nd Place, Class C

Joe Degenhardt – Lickity Split – 5th Place, Class C

Ocean Racing Series #2 – February 8

Dan Rossen – Problem Child – 2nd Place, Class BJeff Burch – Hot Ticket – 3rd Place, Class BJohn Szalay – Pussycat – 1st Place, Class C

Joe Degenhardt – Lickity Split – 4th Place, Class C

Harbor 20 Racers: Don’t miss the Lorin Weiss Series races March 16, April 13 and May 18! Entry forms are available

on-line at bcyc.org or at the club office.

If you are willing and able to help support these competitive racers, you can easily contribute by credit card on the BSRA website (bahiasailracing.com) or, alternatively, make a monthly contribution to BSRA through your BCYC bill. All donations are tax deductible – a donation of $5 or $10 a month makes a big difference and is greatly appreciated. Authorization forms are available at the club office, or you can send an email message to [email protected] to arrange your contribution.

- Staff Commodore Marshall Caplan, BSRA President -

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Given the activities at the club the first few months of this year, BCYC members are in for a terrific year. I have always felt this is a club that has events that appeal to everyone’s interests, and this has certainly been evident by the recent and upcoming events at BCYC.

Las Commodoras started their year off with a luncheon celebrating the families who make up BCYC and the family that is BCYC. There is no doubt that the club itself is a family. The many members who have had an illness, experienced the death of a loved one, or any other difficult period in their life can tell you what this special BCYC family is all about. Several of our member families are now multi-generational, which speaks highly of the club and our motto of being “The Friendliest Club on the Bay.”

The club’s friendliness was truly on display during the SCYA-sponsored Women’s Sailing Convention Feb. 1. We hosted over 210 women here for the entire day and evening, participating in workshops on land and the water. Director Jerry Shandera organized a cadre of volunteers who acted as concierges for the day. Duties included fishing a participant out of the water, helping boats dock in a stiff breeze, and a variety of tasks around the club. Special thanks also go to the BCYC staff who worked tirelessly to make the day special.

Join in and participate at the club.

BCYC – Terrific

Rear CommodoreSandy Millsneed email address

Las CommodorasGinny [email protected]

Change Is In The Air

The Romance is in the Air-themed fashion show luncheon in February was fabulous! We hosted Marine wives, had a boutique of various vendors, and two local women’s stores furnished fashions for our own Las Commodoras models. Thank you to Nancy Isbell and Ginny Lombardi for chairing this event, and to the people who sponsored a Marine wife’s lunch. Also, thanks to our lovely models.

Due to the popularity of the monthly Las Commodoras luncheons and the busy schedules of many attendees, we are implementing a new reservation policy in an attempt to accommodate all parties involved in the luncheons. A head count is needed in advance to allow Chef Georges Rapicault to order required special luncheon items, schedule proper service staff, and assist the program chair in set up and decoration.

People attending the luncheon may not know very far in advance if they can attend due to work, family obligations or other commitments. Therefore, registration before the last three BCYC business days prior to the luncheon will guarantee the special luncheon menu. After this registration deadline, the special luncheon menu will not be guaranteed and one alternate regular menu item, chosen in advance, will be provided. The cost will remain $25 inclusive, and dessert will be included. Everyone is welcome to make a reservation for these luncheons – we do not want to turn anyone away. The new policy is designed to make them successful for all involved and will address the issues cited above.

The Showboat-themed luncheon is March 27, and there are many surprises in store! Do not miss it – register early.

Las Commodoras luncheon sponsors ofMarine wives and active duty female Marines

Honored Guests at February Las Commodoras Luncheon - Marine wives and active duty female Marines

EB BardenJoyce BarnesSally Cohen

Barbara EdenLinda GallagherNancy GoodladLeslie Kazarian

Marcia LastGinny Lombardi

Jeanie LowryLouise SasineBobbi SilveySally SopkinDick Stone

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This time of year it is easy to tell the difference between the fair weather and the toughest sailors. As mild as our winter is here in Newport Beach, our newer racers still tend to get involved in activities other than sailing. In other areas of the country this is what they call “frostbite” season. Regattas usually involve a short day of racing and a warm cup of anything. In Southern California it may just mean grabbing a spray jacket and a hat before we hit the water. Therefore, our regatta schedule is quite busy. We will begin traveling to away regattas in early March and will not slow down until Memorial Day. Then we will have a slow month before we begin our even busier summer sailing season.

This spring, our race team plans to travel to many local regattas. The major Sabot regattas include the North Series in San Diego, Sabot Midwinter at Newport Harbor Yacht Club, Manning at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, Spring Gold Cup at NHYC and finally, Leukemia Cup right here at home. We would love to see more BCYC double-handed participation in some of the local CFJ and C420 regattas. We had great success last fall and look forward to excellent results in these upcoming events.

Besides a busy regatta schedule, BCYC Junior Sailing has taken some time to head out into the community to present the joy of sailing to a group of at-risk youths at a local elementary school. Head Coach Cameron Maclaren and I had the privilege of presenting a lesson on wind, using an actual Naples Racing Sabot, to roughly 130 students. Many of these kids have never been to the ocean, let alone seen an actual sailboat up close. The students had the opportunity to assist with rigging the boat, as well as practice two of the most important knots for racers, 8-knot and bowline. Finally, we allowed kids to sit in the Sabot and practice trimming and easing the sail. It was an amazing experience and the kids had a fantastic time, but most importantly, they were able to apply their experiences later in the classroom during a science class.

Junior Sailing Hits the Road

Sailing DirectorPete [email protected]

A major challenge in youth sailing is the repetition. From age seven until high school, it’s typical for junior sailors in Southern California to spend all of their time in just two boats, the Sabot and CFJ, and in four venues: Newport Beach, Alamitos Bay, Mission Bay and San Diego. While practice does make perfect, racing the same regatta, in the same boat, against the same competitors, year after year can really damage one’s mojo. To combat this, a junior sailor must seek out new boats and new venues. I was first able to do this by sailing an Optimist, which took me to points north, including San Pedro, Santa Barbara and San Francisco. Max and Jake Mayol took over from there and have competed throughout the United States and Europe.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to see a really special boat fast becoming one of the hottest classes in youth sailing globally – the 29er skiff. In January, Max, Jake, and I were hosted by Max Brill at Mission Bay Yacht Club, who showed us the ropes on his 29er, and the following week we sailed with BCYC’s Eric and Dillon Graveline on their new 29er. This boat is like nothing we’ve sailed before – it’s a unique package consisting of a 150-pound hull, an asymmetrical spinnaker, crew trapeze, and a myriad of controls that take some time to perfect. Reportedly, the 29er can reach speeds of over 20 knots! Needless to say, all of us who sailed in these boats have found our mojo again and are looking forward to building a campaign through BCYC. I will report back our results during the year.

Derek Pickel (on trapeze) with Dillon Graveline - 29er

Finding Mojo

Junior CommodoreDerek [email protected]

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John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor known primarily for military and patriotic Marches. Among his best-known Marches are “Semper Fidelis” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever” (the National March of the United States).

I don’t know about you, but I like a good March. As it turns out, March 2014 is an excellent one because it has the most sailboat racing events of any month during the year, definitely something worth celebrating.

Want a big adventure? Do the Islands Race sponsored by Newport Harbor and San Diego Yacht Clubs! Want less adventure? Race to Long Beach in the American Legion Yacht Club regatta. Want to stay close to shore? Race BCYC’s Ocean Series buoy races Want to stay inside the harbor? Race BCYC’s Lorin Weiss Series in your Harbor 20. Want to have your name on one of the trophies in the club trophy cabinets? Enter a race. Remember, you have to be in it to win it! Get your name in the Daily Pilot, The Log or other local media.

Do you want to impress your friends? April is coming soon. That means you can race in Balboa Yacht Club’s 66 Series and in NOSA’s Newport to Ensenada Race. Show other yacht clubs how much BCYC supports racing.

There are only three months to go before the Turtle Rally…not a race…a sailing event. Sail to Two Harbors in a flotilla. Party till you drop!

NEWS FLASH – John Szalay, a BCYC Distinguished Racing Member (DRM), will compete in the upcoming Newport to Ensenada race for his 50th time! Dan Rossen, another DRM, will be competing for his 20th time! Join them – enter your boat in this prestigious event.

Sail Fleet CaptainPaul [email protected]

March Madness Be Prepared

AnglingKip [email protected]

Many of us like to fish and sail in Mexican waters – you need to be aware of regulations and requirements. There has been a great deal of publicity recently about boats being impounded in Mexico, and while there appears to be some improvement in the situation, it is important that you are prepared with correct and complete documentation any time you take your boat to Mexico. You must have a valid Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for any boat over 15 feet. Cost is $50 and is good for 10 years. Also, all crew are required to have a Tourist Entry Form (FMT) – cost is $23 per person. These documents can be obtained prior to leaving the United States. One source in Newport Beach is Romero’s Mexico Service (949-548-8931). Another source of information can be found at mexonline.com/boatmex.htm.

If you go to Mexico without these forms you will need to proceed to the first port of entry, Ensenada. Fito Espinoza, dockmaster at Hotel Coral Marina, will assist you in filling out everything in his office. Then a driver will take you to the immigration office and the port captain and his staff will assist with all the paper work. Make certain you have vessel ownership title, a document that shows that the vessel’s owner resides in a foreign country, and a credit card. If your ownership title shows a hull identification number, be sure that number matches the one marked on the vessel (can be found on outside starboard transom). If your ownership document shows an entity (LLC, Corporation), you will need the tax ID number, proof of payment of taxes, and your apostilled formation documents (i.e., Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization). While this is how I have always taken care of this paperwork when taking my boat into Mexico, you can always get the TIP and FMT before starting your trip to Mexico.

Keep in mind that if you have any fishing equipment on board your boat, even if you are not using it, everyone on the boat must have a current Mexican fishing license. Be prepared – your trip, and the fishing, will be very enjoyable

Angling

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A Note from our Chaplain . . .

“You’ll never be happy if you chase money and stuff all of your life, but you can find true joy through giving and serving others.”

- Dave Ramsey -Super Bowl XLVIII

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Staff Commodore Mary Bacon has received Southern California Yachting Association’s (SCYA) prestigious Peggy Slater Memorial Award. The Peggy Slater Memorial Award is presented annually to a female involved in the sport of sailing who best demonstrates outstanding contributions to theenhancement of women’s sailing or individual achievement in the sport of sailing. BCYC is proud of Mary and her many outstanding achievements and notable contributions over the years. Mary now joins 24 top Southern California female sailors who have received this award since the first recipient, Gail Hine, received it in 1990.

Mary started boating when she and her husband, Bob, joined Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in 1989. Mary sailed competitively as a PHRF racer for many years. Mary is currently the owner of the Harbor 20, Rascal II, and has sailed with merit in Newport Harbor for over five years in Harbor 20 Fleet 1. Mary has also sailed as a crew member and skipper in WORSA regattas from 1990 – 1997 and as a crew member in the Linda Elias Women’s One Design Regatta.

Mary has served with distinction in many capacities at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club and became the commodore in 1999. She served as BCYC’s second female commodore and mentored many women in leadership positions at BCYC. She was awarded BCYC’s Woman of the Year Award in 1992, 2012 and 2013, and also received the Outstanding Service to the Club Award at BCYC in 2013.

Mary has also served SCYA in various capacities over the years, including SCYA commodore in 2006. Her leadership accomplishments have provided an example and beacon to woman sailors over many years. She is an inspirational and effective mentor to all she comes in contact with. She is a natural leader of the highest order, selfless in her contribution to help others benefit and grow.

Mary distinguished herself as the Regatta Chair of US Sailing’s 2013 Junior Women’s Double Handed Championship for the Ida Lewis trophy (JWDC.) The JWDC was a tremendous success, bringing 78 top female junior sailors from around the country to the coastal waters of Newport Beach. Mary’s duties as chair of the 2013 JWDC spanned over 18 months and culminated in a nearly flawless execution of the regatta. As regatta chair, she provided leadership oversight of promotion, registration, housing, race committee and operations, transportation logistics, food, safety and medical procedures, awards and sponsorship. The regatta was an unparalleled success, bringing national attention and focus to sailing by young women. Many of the participants, having attended this event at other venues in the country in previous years, expressed amazement and gratitude about the venue, the food and organization of the event, a tribute to what Mary set into motion and guided to a very successful national-level racing event.

Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club thanks and congratulates Mary for her many years of service to our club. We are proud of Mary and are fortunate to have her among our ranks.

BCYC Staff Commodore Mary BaconReceives The prestigious Peggy Slater Memorial Award

Be Prepared

Save These NEW Dates for 2014!

ClambakeJuly 17 - 20

This is our biggest cruise of the year!Mark your calendars and join in the FUN!

Junior Staff Commodore CruiseAugust 5 - 10 at:

Coronado Yacht Club – August 5 - 7Optional anchoring in Glorietta Bay – permits required: http://reservations.portofsandiego.org/

boating/Index.aspSan Diego Yacht Club – August 7 - 10

Burgee in Key West, Florida

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Ah, spring – time for warmer weather, sunny skies and cruises! It is not too late to sign up for the March 15 Huntington Harbour cruise. Of course, you will have missed out on the extra raffle tickets, goodie bag and free Bloody Mary Bar that the cruisers who signed up in person received, but you can still be part of this great event to kick off the 2014 cruising season.

We’ll be toasting the Luck O’ the Irish on this cruise (open to all who come by land or sea) with a wee touch of the Irish at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club bar starting at 11 a.m. This is an opportunity to talk some blarney with your mates, before an Irish feast fit for a king that will begin around noon at HHYC. We’ll then be whisked away for a charmin’ Duffy cruise of Huntington Harbour, departing the docks at 1:30 p.m. Be sure to let Susie Brodrick in the club office know if you are planning to bring your boat, as the leprechauns did not leave much space at the docks. Reservations for this cruise, whether coming by boat or car, are required.

We will raft up close to home in the Lido Anchorage on the weekend of April 11-13. Come enjoy the camaraderie, relaxation and fun of our own ‘Island of BCYC’ in paradise. Maybe there will even be a cheeseburger or two. Don’t forget to be at the club for sign ups on Saturday, March 8, to start the cruise off right with a Bloody Mary from the BCYC build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. And bring your shaker of salt…

Cruising – Here We Go!

While the year is still young, it is a good time to remind members of the role of the House and Grounds Committee. Our by-laws define it as a committee of voting members tasked to insure that the clubhouse and grounds are maintained for the best benefit of members. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the rear commodore, the committee identifies areas, large and small, where the facilities need improvement or something new. While routine maintenance is ably handled by the club’s staff, some projects require research and recommendation by the committee. Contrary to popular opinion, we don’t hand out hammers and paint brushes to committee members. We really function to identify strategic opportunities and recommend a course of action. This often includes defining a project, soliciting competitive bids and sometimes managing contractors.

To make improvements to the club as productive as possible, I heartily encourage members with an interest in design, experience in construction or who just care about the functionality of our club facilities to attend the monthly meeting. Besides contributing your own perspective, you will also have a behind-the-scenes view of what is going on with your clubhouse and grounds. The next meeting will be March 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Care of Your Facilities

CruisingBill & Kristy [email protected]

House & Grounds

Join Paul and Kari Konapelsky on their 2014

BCYC Commodore’s Cruise

From Fort Lauderdale, through the Panama Canal,

to San Diego

Departs October 22, 2014

Holland America Veendam

Please call Nancy Levy at 949-645-9898 for more information

Join Paul and Kari Konapelsky on their 2014

BCYC Commodore’s Cruise

From Fort Lauderdale, through the Panama Canal,

to San Diego

Departs October 22, 2014

Holland America Veendam

Please call Nancy Levy at 949-645-9898 for more information

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Show Dates: March 26-29, 20146:00 p.m. - Cocktails

6:45 p.m. - Dinner8 p.m. - Show

$46++ Premium Seating (Full Table Only)$36++ Regular Seating

$18++ Children (12 and under)

Call the club office for reservations!

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNRESIDENTIAL REMODELS

ROOM ADDITIONS HARDSCAPE AND SOFTSCAPE

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A Note from our Chaplain...

Whatever is true,

whatever is noble,

whatever is right,

whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely,

whatever is admirable,

if anything is excellent

or praiseworthy – think

about such things.

- Philippians 4:8 -

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Call Tracy Tormey at 714.293.5932or go to www. vrbo.com/429973Special Rates for Yacht Club Members

(direct flights from LAX only 5h40m)

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Soul Mate37’ Bayliner Built in 2001

twin diesel engines, low operating hoursair conditioning, windlass,

flybridge enclosure See her at F6 at BCYC

Contact Don or Karen Cerwin: 949-922-8449 or 949-706-2989

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Business insurance

Yacht & Boat insurance

Personal asset Protection

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PRENTISSPRENTISSI n s u r a n c e s e r v I c e s

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Business insurance

Yacht & Boat insurance

Personal asset Protection

Bill Prentiss � (888) 220-2050 www.PrentissInsurance.com CA Lic. #0D04061

“Concept to Completion”

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offiCe: 949.219.2402fax: 949.760.6272Cell: 949.500.2350

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Serving Southern California Since 1989

BOAT LOANSPURCHASE AND REFINANCE

ContactMichael Bryant

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(949) 475-0760www.TridentFunding.com

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BOAT LOANSPURCHASE AND REFINANCE

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Trident Funding

(949) 475-0760www.TridentFunding.com

www.surterreproperties.com

Serving Southern California Since 1989

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Serving Southern California Since 1989

BOAT LOANSPURCHASE AND REFINANCE

ContactMichael Bryant

Trident Funding

(949) 475-0760www.TridentFunding.com

www.surterreproperties.com

Serving Southern California Since 1989

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Serving Southern California Since 1989

BOAT LOANSPURCHASE AND REFINANCE

ContactMichael Bryant

Trident Funding

(949) 475-0760www.TridentFunding.com

www.surterreproperties.com

Serving Southern California Since 1989

May 2013

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Serving Southern California Since 1989

BOAT LOANSPURCHASE AND REFINANCE

ContactMichael Bryant

Trident Funding

(949) 475-0760www.TridentFunding.com

www.surterreproperties.com

Serving Southern California Since 1989

May 2013

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Serving Southern California Since 1989

BOAT LOANSPURCHASE AND REFINANCE

ContactMichael Bryant

Trident Funding

(949) 475-0760www.TridentFunding.com

www.surterreproperties.com

Serving Southern California Since 1989

May 2013

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may2013.indd 11 4/29/13 9:51 AM

State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL

There’s nobody like me to protect the things we all value. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®

CALL ME TODAY.

Love, hope, success, family, security.

1101019.1

Some things we all have in common.

Dennis A Rosene Ins Agcy IncDennis Rosene, Agent

Insurance Lic#: 0B633162503 Eastbluff Drive

Eastbluff shopping center Newport Beach, CA 92660

Bus: 949-645-6000 Fax: 949-645-3658

Dennis A Rosene Insurance Agency Inc.Dennis Rosene, Agent

Insurance Lic#: 0B633162503 Eastbluff Drive

Eastbluff Shopping CenterNewport Beach, CA 92660

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Breakfast in the Columbia RoomEvery Saturday 8 - 11 a.m.

Omelet ExpressEvery Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday Night Supper ClubEvery Sunday 5 - 8 p.m.

EventsNOT TO MISS

MORE INFORMATION AT BCYC.ORG

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1601 Bayside Drive | Corona del Mar, California 92625 | Phone: 949.644.9530 | Fax 949.644.9580 | www.bcyc.org

Please make reservations for all club events, as well as dining plans, at BCYC.org or by calling the office at 949.644.9530.Member Event: Regular member dining is not available / Columbia Room menu served until 5 p.m. To avoid a cancellation charge, reservations

must be cancelled three (3) or more Club Open days prior to the Member Event (e.g. no later than the Wednesday before a Saturday Member Event).

MARCHEvery Sunday! Sunday Night Supper Club

Saturday, 1 Ocean Series 3

Sunday, 2 Ocean Series 4

Thursday, 6 Prime Rib Night (No Regular Menu)

Saturday, 8 Lido Raft-Up Sign-Up

Friday, 14 Lounge Night

Saturday, 15 HHYC Lunch Cruise

Sunday, 16 Lorin Weiss I

Saturday, 22 Ocean Series 5

Wed-Sat, 26-29 Showboat

Thursday, 27 Las Commodoras Luncheon

APRILEvery Sunday! Sunday Night Supper Club

Thursday, 4 Prime Rib Night (No Regular Menu)

Saturday, 5 S/C Breakfast 9am

Fri-Sun, 11-13 Lido Raft Up

Sunday, 13 Lorin Weiss 2

Thursday, 17 Las Commodoras Progressive Luncheon

Saturday, 19 Lounge Night with Michael Bryant and Tim Whelan

Sunday, 20 Easter Brunch

Thursday, 24 Newport to Ensenada Race BBQ

Fri-Sun, 25-27 Newport to Ensenada Race

SHOWBOATWEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

MARCH 26-29

LOUNGENIGHT

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

EASTERBRUNCH

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

LAS COMMODORASLUNCHEON

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

HHYCLUNCH CRUISE

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

LOUNGENIGHT

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

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EYE OF THE TIGER KISS THE GIRL

LISTEN

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