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A Note FromThe Helm

NOV/DEC 20 14ISSUE 94

CALIFORNIA YACHT MARINACHULA VISTA

We hope you all enjoyed another great boating season. And though the weather has been

a little on the hot side lately- Life’s better on the water!For those of you that enjoy lobster remember that Lobster Season is finally upon us! Please remember that there are regulations to catching lobster. We have included some additional information on page 4 and as always you can go to the resource section of our web page under fishing and diving to link to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for any additional questions you may have on lobster or anything else. And if there is anything you would like to see added to any category of the resource section please email us at resources@cymchulavista.com.When lobster season comes around it also means that stormy weather is right around the corner. Please take the time to read Fall is Here (page 3) for tips on keeping your boat and the marina safer for all boaters. And Marion at Port Royal Marina has finally given her secret recipe to the right...enjoy! Stay safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

Gerald Thomas, Kevin Ketchum & Bill Thomas

German Potato Saladcourtesy of Marion

This is for all of you who have asked me over the years for this recipe...I hope you like it!

This makes about 5 pounds of salad and the preparation is as follows:

Boil potatoes for about 20 min. Let completely cool, peel and then slice the potatoes into ¼ inch pieces or less. Some will crumble...that’s ok.

In a small container combine Knorr cube and vinegar. Microwave for 20 seconds or until the Knorr cube is completely dissolved. Pour over potatoes and mix to coat them.

Slice Bacon into ¼ inch strips and add to potatoes along with onion and eggs. Add salt and pepper to taste, mix and let stand for 20 minutes.

Then add oil and mix all. If your salad appears dry add more oil. Salad should be coated but not saturated and no standing oil should be visible in bowl.

Ingredients:

5lb white or red potatoes4 eggs - boiled, chopped6 slices of cooked bacon1 medium onion - diced

1 Knoor beef bouillon cube½ cup of herb vinegar5 tablespoons of vegetable oilSalt and Pepper

A Rare SightNote from CarolyNAfter the long, hot summer, November is upon us already. With it brings cooler weather, maybe the little bit of rain we’re all hoping for and the holiday season. I hope you all enjoyed the summer months including getting out on the water or

just enjoying your boat at the docks. I have to say I’m glad to be back and seeing all of you again after my knee replacement surgery. With Thanksgiving approaching I’m reminded how lucky we are to live and play here at California Yacht Marina. The people are the friendliest, the docks are clean and well maintained, and at this time of year you can’t beat the sunsets.

And of course Christmas will follow close upon the heels of Thanksgiving. For the eleventh year CYM will act a drop-off point for TOYS FOR TOTS. Please be sure and drop off your new unwrapped toys to the office in November or early December so that they can be distributed to those less fortunate. Thank you!

On another note the U. S. Postal Service seems to be getting worse...guess they call it snail mail for a reason! I’ve noticed with more frequency that even though you mail your payments on the 6th or 7th, the post office doesn’t always get them here by the 10th which results in a late charge. It’s your responsibility to be sure the payment is received on time so please be sure to get those checks in the mail box early. This also includes online bill payments from your bank. You may schedule the payment early, but your bank then cuts a check to CYM (usually the next business day) and sends them via snail mail.

If you have any ideas or suggestions as to something we can do to enhance your boating experience, please let me know!

Carolyn

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Thanksgiving is one of The Three days per year ThaT The Marina office will be closed. The oTher Two days are chrisTMas and

new year’s day.

all of The sTaff here aT cyM chula visTa wanTs To wish each and every one of you a fanTasTic holiday season. be safe, have fun & enjoy...

CYM Chula Vista’s 2014 toY DriVe

California Yacht Marina - Chula Vista in conjunction with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program are pleased to introduce the Annual CYM - Chula Vista Toy Drive. Our goal is to bring joy to at least 250 children.

We request that you donate only new toys and that they are safe and appropriate for infants, children or teenagers. Please be particularly attentive to toys that may pose a safety hazard, such as those with sharp edges or that contain small, removable, or easily breakable parts. Also, please do not gift wrap the toys, as it is necessary to check the safety and appropriateness of every toy for each individual child.

All holiday donations can be delivered to the Marina Office in October, November or early December are most helpful. Your efforts to deliver toys early (by Dec. 15th) will be greatly appreciated.

Through the efforts of this toy drive, we hope to make a tremendous difference in the lives of those less fortunate children in our community. On behalf of the children to whom you will bring great joy ... “Thank You” for your support and generosity.

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The LaRue C. Thomas Bayside Pavilionis now taking reservations for 2014-15

The LaRue C. Thomas Bayside Pavilion provides the perfect backdrop for private and corporate events offering stunning views of the great San Diego Bay for your guests to enjoy.

The Pavilion is happy to offer a special 10% discount for the holiday season! The event has to take place in the months of November 2014 thru March 2015.

Please contact Mary at 619-422-2105 for more details and we look forward to your visit!

Plan on attending the Pamper & Promote event at the Pavilion!!!

Saturday, November 15th, 2014 from 10:00am until 3:00pm.

The Pamper & Promote event is an event for both guys and gals. It’s a great way for the guys to get your holiday shopping for the lady in your life done early, and for the ladies in the area to take a break from the hectic holiday season to do some shopping for yourself and everyone on your list without ever leaving the marina! Meet with Hair Stylists, Makeup Vendors, Massage Specialists, Speciality Gift Boutiques and even a Yoga Instructor.

Admission Free...See you there!

FALL IS HERE!

Prepare Your Boat To Weather A Severe Storm

Most boating enthusiasts tend to listen closely to weather forecasts, especially during fall/winter season. When it appears that a storm might be headed your way, do you have a storm action plan to put into motion?

Boat and yacht owners with an action plan in place have a major advantage over the ad hoc (scramble method) of preparation. When creating a plan, evaluate your location in advance. What should you do to get your craft prepared for the tempest?

• Clear everything off the deck on both sail and motor yachts. canvas covers, bimini tops, spray dodgers, outriggers, antennas, anchors, running rigging, booms, life rings, dinghies, portable davits, etc. should all be removed and (ideally) taken home.

• On sailboats, take all sails off the boat, especially if you have a roller-furling jib. These present a lot of windage and often unfurl during the storm with rather unfortunate results.

• Take the boom off of the boat, if possible. Consider using one messenger line to run all halyards up the mast so that only one line will be exposed to the wind. This is specially recommended in an extreme storm or a hurricane.

• In a severe storm, rain blows up, down, and sideways. You will have to seal off every vent and cover closed hatches on the boat with plastic and duct tape. If you can, take the vent scopes off completely and seal off the hole. This is ideal, as it also reduces windage.

• All thru-hulls in the boat should be plugged, except for the bilge pump outlet. All non-drainage seacocks should be closed and the exhaust outlet sealed to prevent water from getting into the engine and engine compartment.

• Make sure your batteries are charged up and that all electrical equipment is turned off except for the bilge pump. Check that the bilge pump is operational and free of debris.

• Close the fuel tank, turn fuel off to the engine, and close any propane or alcohol stoves.

Pamper Promote&

10% Off!!!

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Dockmaster Frank and his wife Janet’s dog Maddy recently completed over a year of training and internship to earn her blue therapy dog vest with the Love on a Leash program. A therapy dog’s primary function is to brighten someone’s day. Therapy pets and their handlers visit residents in assisted living homes, Alzheimer’s facilities and patients in hospitals & hospice care facilities. They also visit schools, libraries, day-care centers and special education classrooms to serve as a teaching tool and enrich educational goals. They recently started visiting colleges & universities to provide stress relief for students during finals. Therapy pets put a smile on someone’s face, make their day a little brighter, or bring back a cherished memory.Maddy is a Catahoula Leopard Dog that Frank and Janet rescued in June 2013. In her spare time, Maddy enjoys dog agility, Frisbee, fetching balls, playing with her friends and sleeping.

Lobster season is coming up so get ready!

Remember, no storage on the docks and that includes hoop nets stored on top of or behind dock boxes or on the docks themselves.

For more information on lobster regulations please scan or click the QR code or visit:

www.wildlife.ca.gov

mooring lines

mooring lines

mooring lines!

Important tIps:Need at minimum 4 lines at fore and aft, port and starboard cleats. Spring lines are VERY important!

Keep the lines tight when you tie off. This prevents lines from going from slack to under high tension over and over again. They eventually will react like a rubber band and snap!!!

Properly tie off line with a proper cleat hitch (above) and then Flemish down the line . Overly tyinga knot can make it hard and cumbersome to untie. Flemished lines look nice and help minimize tripping hazards.

Marina staff would be happy to demonstrate how to perform upon request.

Use 3 strand nylon!!!

Events in the AreaSusan G. Komen Annual Race for the CureSunday, November 2nd @ 8:00am

Participating in this 5K fun run/walk funds important breast cancer programs in San Diego County. Participating is an act of support, love and commitment to the women and men who are battling, or who have battled, breast cancer. Balboa Park. For more information please visit: http://komensandiego.org/race/race-information/

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights 2014Sunday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 215:30 PM until 9:00 PM

The 43rd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. This year’s theme is “Children’s Stories”.Presented by the San Diego Unified Port District, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors to the shores of San Diego Bay each December. This procession of about 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of the most iconic holiday events of the region.The parade meanders from Shelter Island west past Harbor Island, then south along the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and Ferry Landing in Coronado. It takes about two hours to complete and there are many comfortable waterfront viewpoints along the route.To enter your boat in the parade you may pick up an application at the address below or you may visit their web site at: www.sdparadeoflights.org to download the entry form. For more information, please call: 619-224-2240