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The Forecast
Ventura Yacht ClubEstablished 1938
Ventura CupppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppSee page 8 for story & photos.
October 2016
2016 Ventura Yacht Club
Flag Offi cersCommodore Brian McKenna
Vice Commodore Jan Lawson
Rear Commodore Bob Beck
Secretary Bonne Brown
Treasurer Gary Wolfe
Port Captain Jeff Beller
Fleet Captain/Sail Craig Leverault
Fleet Captain/Power Ken Collin
Fleet Surgeon Dave Chase, M.D.
Judge Advocate Rob Miller
Chaplain Dotty Massa
Board of Directors (Term Ending)
Judy Cunningham (16)
Belinda Del Pesco (16)
Jan Lawson (16)
Brian McKenna (16)
Bob Beck (17)
Mike Doman (17)
John Sugden (17)
Gary Wolfe (17)
Christina Baum (18)
Rafael Francke (18)
Neil Fraser (18)
Dean Prophet (18)
Yacht Club StaffManager Anthony Jesu
Offi ce Administrator Robin Lafrican
Administrative Assistant Megan Zavala
Bartender Chuck Sobel
Club Keeper José Silva
Chef José Rodrigues
Offi ce HoursTuesday - Sunday 0900-1700
Closed during lunch hour weekdays
Telephone Numbers
1755 Spinnaker Drive • Ventura • CA • 93001
(805) 642-0426 Fax (805) 642-0494
E-mail: offi [email protected]
Web Page: www.venturayachtclub.org
Marine RadioVHF: WRV 530 Ch. 71
In case of an EMERGENCY contact The Commodore or a Flag Offi cer
VYC Group MMSI: 036713092
2016 VYC CommitteesAudit Malcolm Knight, Chair
Bylaws Stan Whisenhunt, Chair
Cannoneer David Boatner
Communications Stan Whisenhunt/Sheri Green
Community Service Mary Dame, Chair
Cruise Paul Swanson, Chair
Finance Gary Wolfe, Chair
Fishing Rob Miller, Chair
Historian Don Mills
Associate Historian Dena Mercer
Human Resources Dean Prophet
Insurance John Sugden, Chair
Junior’s Program Scott Nordeng, Chair
Marina Management Jeff Beller, Chair
Membership Julie Leonard/ Sandy Swanson, Co-Chairs
PHRF Representative Dave Trude
Predicted Log Race Janet Lawson, Chair
Property Management Richard Van Gemert/ Judy Cunningham, Co-Chairs
Race Denny Dwire, Chair
Social Celeste Malott/ Sue Gentzle, Co-Chairs
Ventura Cup Denny Dwire, Chair
Webmaster Robin Lafrican
4 October 2016VYC Forecast
From the CommodoreBy Commodore Brian McKenna
And so ends the 49th
sailing of the Ven-
tura Cup. It’s Monday
morning, September 19th,
and I have an extended
deadline so I can include
the event. VYC was well
represented by Uhambo,
Buena Vista, Rival, Fat
Tuesday, Pangea, Sea’s
the Day, Paradise Found,
Jaded, and Disheveled
Rogue. Two buoy races were sailed
on Saturday, and one random leg
course was held on Sunday. De-
tailed results can be found in the
racing report.
Conditions weren’t great this
year, and light winds prevailed for
most of the weekend. Sunday’s start
was actually postponed for about
45 minutes waiting for the wind
while the racers were drifting in a
light fog. The Race Committee was
fi nally able to get the races started
but continual light winds prevented
most boats from fi nishing before 4
p.m.
When the scoring was totaled
the VYC Gold Team of Rival, Pangea
and Jaded defended the Ventura
Cup, SBYC placed second, and VYC
Red Team of Buena Vista, Sea’s the
Day and Paradise Found placed
third. Congratulations to all racers
and thanks to all committee work-
ers who helped make this event
happen.
Just in case you missed it, the
Autumnal Equinox occurred on
Thursday, September 22,
2016, at 7:21 a.m. It is
offi cially fall, the leaves
change color, pumpkin
everything permeates
our culture, and as one of
my students wrote many
years ago, “night comes
earlier in the day." How-
ever, and unlike many
other areas, our boating
season continues right
along. We will still enjoy some
warm, sunny days, an evening and
nighttime chill, a general absence
of fog and strong winds, and per-
haps a period of calm before the
winter storms arrive.
October is a busy month and
includes the always fun Oktoberfest
Dinner, the Columbus Day cruise,
two predicted log races, the Lady
Driver Race, the New Member
Brunch, the Caregivers’ Sail-a-Thon
hosted by VYC, and our monthly
Birthday Dinner and Quarterly
Meeting.
Enjoy the fall, which can also
be a great time to travel. In Octo-
ber Bonnie and I head off to Europe
for a four day visit to Amsterdam
followed by an 11 day trip down
the Danube River. We will embark
in Budapest, Hungary, and cruise
slowly south and east through Croa-
tia, Serbia, and Bulgaria before dis-
embarking in Bucharest, Romania.
Brian McKenna
VYC Forecast 5October 2016
Vice ViewsBy Vice Commodore Jan Lawson
On September 11 our
fl ag was lowered to
“half-staff” to honor those
who lost their lives that
day in 2001. Where did
this tradition come from?
It was recorded a naval
custom as early as 1612.
Before that time ships at
sea had various traditions
to recognize the death of
a captain. Should a Navy
or Coast Guard vessel visit
Washington, D.C. they carry out a
time-honored ceremony as they pass
the tomb of George Washington. He
was of course the fi rst President of
the United States, buried at Mount
Vernon, Virginia, some 15 miles
downriver from the capital. In full
form, the ceremony stipulated by
Navy Regulation 1281, calls for parad-
ing the full guard and band, tolling
the bell, and lowering the national
ensign to half-mast. When the ship is
directly opposite Washington's tomb,
the guard presents arms, everyone
on deck faces the tomb and salutes,
and the bugler sounds "Taps." At
the last note of "Taps," the ensign is
closed up to the peak, the tolling of
the bell ceases, and the band plays
the National Anthem. "Carry on" is
then sounded.
We all know about basic fl ag
etiquette, but where does that come
from? Flying the United States fl ag is
regulated by law. Really, this is not
just a custom. The law is found at
4 U.S.C.§ 1, et. seq. (Title 4, United
States Code, commencing at Section
1). As with any law some sections
are “mandatory” and oth-
ers are “shoulds.” The
“shoulds” are mandatory
should you chose to fl y
the fl ag.
Oddly, only in the
District of Columbia is it
illegal to alter the fl ag or
impose an advertisement
on it, Section 3. It is a
misdemeanor and “shall”
be punished by a $100.00
fi ne and up to 30 days
in jail. For everyone else that is a
“should,” Section 8(j). The pledge of
allegiance is found in Section 4. The
words are mandatory. Standing and
placing your hand over your heart is
a “should.”
The code clearly states the Unit-
ed States Flag should be at the peak
and no other fl ag or pennant should
be fl own higher than it. The key
here is if they are on the same hal-
yard, Section 7(f). But, see Section
7, part c, “No other fl ag or pennant
should be placed above . . . except
during church services conducted
by naval chaplains at sea, when the
church pennant may be fl own above
the fl ag during church services for
personnel of the Navy.” No one has
ever accused the law of being per-
fectly clear. In my opinion, since
VYC fl ies the burgee on a separate
halyard, it would appear that Ventura
Yacht Club and all the other yacht
clubs who do the same are not break-
ing the law.
We have all seen pickup trucks
Continued on page 7
6 October 2016VYC Forecast
From the RearBy Rear Commodore Bob Beck
I am writing this column
from the beach at Las
Palmas north of Cabo. Ap-
proximately twenty-one
yacht club guys headed
to Baja California to catch
the big one. Although
our wives were frankly
delighted to be rid of us
others were not so happy.
We had made reservations
for airfare, accommoda-
tions, fi shing boats and guides last
year and paid in advance, but failed
to check out the VYC race calen-
dar. One of the largest events of the
year is the Ventura Cup which our
club hosts and it fell right smack in
the middle of the trip. On a per-
sonal note my Special Forces group
convention and fund raising was
also this same weekend. So the Rear
Commodore, and others who would
have worked the event were absent.
I mentioned the above because
it refl ects the busy lives of our
members. Everyone seems to be
juggling their time and calendars to
accommodate all the pressing things
of life. Did anyone imagine that
retirement would be busier than
work, or that life's obligations as
we aged would increase? Didn't we
used to say "boy I can't wait for the
kid to get potty trained" or "when
Johnny gets into school I will fi nally
have some free time” or better yet "I
can't wait for my daughter to drive, I
am a taxi service." You get my drift
because I can go on.
So we juggle things
and try to make do,
knowing that whatever
path we take will leave
things on the table. For
Mary and me, we split
the load, and she went to
Montana with the Green
Beret guys. This was
fi ne with me since they
will watch over things
and she had a blast..........
except........she won an AR Rifl e in
the auction BUT then gave it AWAY.
These rifl es are especially made and
donated for the fundraiser. You can't
buy one!
Back to the Ventura Cup, which
I am sure was a true success, Joel
Bozarth's life may be in danger since
he was the organizer of the Baja fi sh-
ing trip .......let him know if Stan is
seen armed.
The Junior Opti Pacifi c Coast
Champs race was last weekend mak-
ing the week very full indeed. Park-
ing is diffi cult but when folks coop-
erate things are fi ne. All this will be
history when you read this, so join
the present and come on the Colum-
bus Day Cruise on October 8.
Also stay tuned for the Com-
modore's Roast. This is the time
you can vent all frustration with
impunity, just add a little humor and
jump in.
The bitter end.............
Bob Beck
VYC Forecast 7October 2016
Vice ViewsContinued from page 5
with the fl ag fl ying over the truck
bed. This is actually incorrect. “The
fl ag should not be draped over the
hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle
or of a railroad train or boat. When
the fl ag is displayed on a motorcar,
the staff shall be fi xed fi rmly to the
chassis or clamped to the right fend-
er.” Section 7(b). So it would appear
that Kiss has been doing wrong for
years. Oh no wait. It is not that cut
and dry. Maybe the key word here is
“draped.”
The Power Squadron materials
state that if the vessel does not have
a gaff, the fl ag shall be fl own from
the stern. The Navy fl ies the fl ag
from a gaff underway but posts it at
the stern when moored, Navy Regu-
lation 1259.4. Other sources claim
it is to be fl own from the stern, as a
place of honor dating back to Roman
times. The Romans carried religious
icons or statutes at the “pupus” or
rear of the vessel. In an upcoming
article I will write about how “pupus”
became the “poop deck” which actu-
ally has nothing to do with “poop.”
On another note, the Labor Day
Luau was simply fabulous. Good
turnout, good food and the entertain-
ment was over the top. What was
more entertaining? The dancers or
us trying to learn the dances? Please
read the social committee report for
details. They out did themselves on
this one.
Jan Lawson
Community Service ReportOnly Two “Brave”
the Beach
By Mary Dame
Ventura was a busy city
Sunday, September
11. There was a marathon,
Junior’s day, the Ventura
Botanical Gardens brunch,
the VYC Long Range Plan-
ning meeting, Social Com-
mittee meeting AND the last
VYC beach clean-up of the
year. With all the competing
events, it was amazing two
dedicated members ven-
tured to Harbor Beach Cove
for the last beach clean-up.
Thank you David Young and
Don Dame for doing your
civic duty! Perhaps a differ-
ent date next year will en-
courage more participation
from the club members.
Stay tuned for the an-
nual canned food drive in
November and Toys for Tots
in December.
8 October 2016VYC Forecast
17 Boats Turn Out for Ventura Cup Weekend
Competition was tight in the 2016
Santa Barbara Channel Chal-
lenge/Ventura Cup, with 17 boats
and three teams competing.
VYC's Team Gold successfully
defended the cup, with Rival, Pangea
and Jaded defeating Santa Barbara
Yacht Club by ten boats. VYC boats
won two of the classes, while Ana-
capa Yacht Club boats won the other
two.
In Class A, AYC’s Tom Hudson
on E Ticket almost ran the table with
three bullets, but was beaten by 1.5
minutes by Rival in the last race.
In Class B, Carlos Brea had Ryan
Cox at the helm for both races on
Saturday. The result: two bullets.
When Ryan could not be aboard on
Sunday, Carlos kept the string going
with a third bullet.
In Class C, the racing among the
three entries was tight. At the end
of the day on Saturday, each contes-
tant had four points. Jaded got the
win on Sunday to win the class with
Disheveled Rogue fi nishing second.
In Class D, Randy Alcorn (AYC)
on Out Patient won all three races
over Velero, the only other entry in
that class.
The winds were light, there
was plenty of wind shear, there was
signifi cant current. Just when you
thought you had your boat in the
groove, you were faced with a signif-
icant header or a lift. One minute
Continued on page 9
VYC Forecast 9October 2016
Ventura CupContinued from page 8
you would look across the water at
your competition and be delighted
with a nice gain. The next time you
looked, you realized that the same
competitor just passed you!
It took a lot of concentration to
do well with the above conditions.
Guest PRO Andrea Caroe from Mis-
sion Bay Yacht Club did a masterful
job of picking different courses for
the four different classes. By doing
so, she was able to give everyone
a full afternoon of sailing each day
and was also able to keep the classes
separate so they did not tangle up
with each other.
The last boats fi nishing on
Sunday afternoon were suddenly
shrouded in fog so dense that the
Finishing Committee on the balcony
had to ask the Leo Robbins crew
to go to the entrance and call the
times. It was defi nitely time to head
back to the yacht club, put the boats
away, and meet up with fellow com-
petitors. Half the fun is recounting
episodes…smiling about the success-
ful ones…and wondering about what
might have been with the not-so-
successful ones.
Special thanks to the race com-
mittee volunteers: Pam Phillips,
Continued on page 10
10 October 2016VYC Forecast
Membership Report
Ventura CupContinued from page 9
Paula Kahn, Bonne Brown, Sheri
Green, Pat Haskins, Tom Sullivan,
Miguel Valdes, John Berry, Jona-
than Eells (photographer), Larry
Thompson, Connie Larson, Sue Sul-
livan, Irene Stanton, and Dale Caroe
(husband of PRO Andrea Caroe).
Land-based photographers Flash and
Dotty Wheeler.
Ventura Cup results:
1—VYC Gold, 19 (Rival, Pangea,
Jaded); 2—SBYC, 29 (Menace, Uncle
Bob, California Zephyr); 3—VYC Red,
48 (Buena Vista, Paradise Found, Sea’s
the Day).
Santa Barbara Channel Chal-
lenge Results:
Class A—E Ticket, Tom Hudson,
AYC (1-1-2); 2—Rival, Dave Boatner,
VYC (3-2-1); 3—Menace, William
Daffron, SBYC (2-3-3); 4—Uhambo,
Dave Chase, VYC (4-4-5); 5—Uncle
Bob, Larry Leveille, SBYC (5-5-4);
6—Buena Vista, Dwight Rowe, VYC
(6-6-7).
Calling All New Members of the Ventura Yacht Club!
You are invited to the
Class of 2016 New Members Brunch.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. in the Upstairs Dining Room
This is a great opportunity to
make new friends, learn more
about our active club and get con-
nected.
You will be hosted by the
Bridge and Membership Commit-
tee to a sumptuous brunch, lively
discussion and an opportunity to
get better acquainted with your
club.
If you have joined or upgraded
your membership since December
of 2015 we strongly encourage you
to attend this very special event.
Kindly RSVP to the offi ce by
Oct. 13 at 642-0426.
Questions, Please call Julie
Leonard at 794-2012.
VYC Forecast 11October 2016
12 October 2016VYC Forecast
Anacapa Island -
Frenchys Cove Then and NowBy Donald F. Mills, VYC Historian
In June, July and August 2016
issues of The Forecast we had sto-
ries about some of the characters
that lived at or near that portion
of Anacapa Island today called
Frenchys Cove. The place before
Frenchy's arrival in 1928, was
called North Fish Camp and some-
times Webster Bay. In this issue we
will provide some “Then and Now”
photos to better describe the place
which is at the narrow isthmus
between West Anacapa and Middle
Anacapa.
Photo 1. This image is taken from a postcard with a postmark date of 1915 at the Santa Barbara Post offi ce. It is likely that the photo was taken a few years earlier. This post card has a label of “Webster Bay,”although Webster’s homesite and landing is some distance east-erly at the extreme left edge of the photo. You will note there are fi ve shacks that were probably built by Chinese abalone fi shermen in the late 1800s.
Photo 2. This photo taken in 1928 is looking south at the cove and isth-mus area. There are three shacks visible. Partially hidden beyond the sloop is an offshore rock and perhaps one or two more shacks. These two photos suggest that Fren-chy probably occupied one of the existing shacks rather than building a new one.
Photo 3. This is the “Now” photo taken in March 2016 which shows an almost identical profi le of the island. You will note there are no shacks on the island. The remaining shack was burned by the National Park Service in the mid 1960s. Storm waves in late 2015 and early 2016 washed away the remaining con-crete and soil foundations of the shacks. Also washed away were most of the trails leading to the shack sites.
VYC Forecast 13October 2016
14 October 2016VYC Forecast
Labor Day CruiseBy Paul Swanson
Fall weather was evident for the
Labor Day cruise to Scorpion
anchorage. Most of the more than
fi fteen VYC boats anchored in Little
Scorpion cove to avoid the persistent
northwest swell that refracted around
Cavern Point and into Scorpion. The
mornings were cool and overcast with
sunny but breezy afternoons. Friday
evening the early arrivals gathered on
Proud Mary for cocktails and munch-
ies. On Saturday morning we were
treated to a tour of Cavern Point by a
park service guide. Saturday evening
we had a dinghy raft-up behind the
Van Gemert’s Pacifi c Sunset. This was
to accommodate our junior staff com-
modore who is still recovering from
her hip replacement and did not want
to risk going out in her own dinghy.
Sunday morning a few people went
swimming while others hiked on the
island. Scorpion is also a wonderful
place for kayaking. We had planned
on a get-together on the island Sunday
afternoon but the surf made a beach
landing unattractive. Also several
boats went around San Pedro Point
to anchor in Smugglers to avoid the
annoying swell in Scorpion. Our Vice
Commodore invited those remaining
aboard Kiss for our Sunday afternoon
cocktails. Monday morning saw clear
weather, fl at seas and a fi ne breeze for
the trip home.
On the way home we heard a
radio conversation between the Coast
Guard and a small runabout who was
out of gas, didn’t know where they
were and didn’t have any navigational
capability. He only knew that he
could see an oil island that he thought
was Gail. Fortunately, the Cohns in
Lili Ruth spotted them near platform
Gina and reported their position to the
Coast Guard. A nearby commercial
boat was sent to their rescue.
The next cruise, on Columbus Day
weekend, will again be close to home
at Prisoners. Come along and make
use of the dinghy dock constructed by
VYC volunteers. You won’t even have
to get your feet wet to land on the
Park Service part of the island.
VYC Forecast 15October 2016
Social Report
Island Sounds by Uncle Monkey set
the stage for the annual VYC Labor
Day Luau celebration, Monday Sep-
tember 5. Chef José out did himself -
serving up roasted suckling pig, garlic
chicken thighs, fried rice, and coconut
theme desserts. Mary Beck and Gay
Garabedian hosted this sold-out party
with help from Darlene Davidson and
Doris Collin. Job well done, ladies!
It is Autumn at the Ventura Yacht
Club – and there is a lot of fun to be
had!
Friday, October 7: October Fest
Dinner. This year we will have live
entertainment – Elwyin Ellis will
serenade guests with accordion music
as we guzzle our German beer and eat
bratwurst sausages.
Sunday October 16: New
Membership Brunch. Julie Leonard
and Sandy Swanson are hosting this
brunch for new members .
Friday October 28: Kick off the
Halloween weekend festivities at the
VYC Halloween Party with a Country
Twist. So dust off your cowboy boots,
those ten-gallon hats and your coun-
try blue jeans and western shirts –
there should be no excuse not to come
in costume – our western themed Hal-
loween Party is for everyone. Ques-
tion: How many Dolly Partons will
show up?? This will be a busy night as
it is also the monthly Birthday Dinner
and Quarterly Meeting - pretty scary!!
Diane Shankwiler is party host and
she is looking for volunteers to help
decorate.
Please contact her at dianeshank-
Saturday, November 5: VYC
Continued on page 16
16 October 2016VYC Forecast
Social ReportContinued from page 15
Members' Art Show. It is NOT too late
to enter the members only VYC Art
Show. Judith Balcerzak, Gay Garabe-
dian and Lorna Londberg are organiz-
ing this gala event - which includes
wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live
music, and lots of art. Please get your
art entries in this month – before the
catlogue goes to print. This event is
held every other year – and it is very
popular! Please make reservations
for the wine tasting. Volunteers are
needed to set up for this party – con-
tact party hostesses for more informa-
tion.
It is not too late to start thinking
about New Years Eve – which falls on
a Saturday night this year! Mary Beck
and Doris Collin will host this gala
event. Please mark your calendar and
stay tuned for more details in the com-
ing months.
Our next Social Committee Meet-
ing is Sunday October 16 at 2:00 pm
– right after the New Membership
Brunch. We meet upstairs at the club –
at the table closest to the bar!
At the October meeting we will
be fi nalizing end-of-year events
(Thanksgiving, Change of Command,
the Knots Christmas Tree decoration
project and New Years Eve. The Social
Committee is a fun group that wel-
comes all members - please join us at
our next meeting.
Caregivers Sailathon is Oct. 23
Since 1984,
CAREGIVERS:
Volunteers Assist-
ing the Elderly has
been serving Ventura
County, California, which has one of
the nation’s largest concentrations of
seniors in the nation. Today, the non-
profi t boasts close to 300 volunteers
helping 500 homebound seniors in six
cities throughout the county.
You may assist them by participat-
ing with your vessel and having a nice
day on the water. The object is to
make as many laps around the course
as you can in a defi ned period of time.
Multihull, monohull, paddleboats,
power boats and canoes will assemble
off the Ventura Pier in Pierpont Bay
on Sunday, Oct. 23 for the 15th Annual
SAILATHON vying for a glimpse of the
“Ugly Fish.” The
best way to have
a chance at an
“Ugly Fish” sight-
ing is to partici-
pate in the Oct. 23
SAILATHON to benefi t CAREGIVERS.
Sponsors include Union Bank,
Bob & Ginny Camarillo, La Dolce Vita,
ElderAdmin, SCAN Health Plan, MAR
Consulting, Richard & Susan Count-
ess, Ventura Harbor Boatyard, Sharon
Breitling, Dignity Health, Channel
Coast Marine, AAA Propane Service,
and SoCalGas/Sempra Energy Utility.
Jan Lawson and VYC crew will be on
station in the Leo to set the marks.
For more information, call (805)
658-8530 or visit www.vcCAREGIVERS.
org to fi nd out what an “Ugly Fish” is.
VYC Forecast 17October 2016
It Is Election Time for the
2017 Bridge and BoardBy Sue Van Gemert
The last offi cial task of the Jr. Staff
Commodore is to organize the
election process as provided in the
club’s bylaws. This year’s Nominating
Committee included Craig Leverault,
Paul Swanson, Jonathan Eells, and
me. We will be electing the Bridge Of-
fi cers and a total of two Board Mem-
bers. Bridge Members who are not cur-
rently on the Board or have expiring
terms take preference in the Board
Member election.
The Nominating Committee has
nominated the following members:
For the Bridge:
u Commodore –
Janet Lawson (2020)
u Vice Commodore –
Robert Beck (2017)
u Rear Commodore –
Craig Leverault (2020)
For the Board of Directors:
(Three individuals nominated by
the nomination committee for two
positions)
u Belinda Del Pesco
u Jonathan Eells
u Miguel Valdes
At the June General Meeting the
following member was nominated for
the Board from the fl oor:
u Judy Cunningham
Nominations were formally closed
at the August General Meeting. In the
offi cial ballot, candidate statements
will be included. Be sure to cast your
ballot before the October 28 Dinner
and Quarterly Meeting.
Jan Lawson for Commodore
It is very diffi cult to write
glowing praises about
oneself when running for
offi ce. I’m actually hoping
my past performance as
Rear and Vice Commodore
will carry the day. The
committees here at VYC
work quite well. For the
most part I just tried to stay
out of their way and pro-
vide whatever support was needed.
I believe I am up to the task of
Commodore. I have had leadership
roles in other organizations. I have
run my own law practice since 1985
so I have a few useful skills. As it per-
tains to the Board I’m a strong believer
in short meetings. If an
agenda item requires sig-
nifi cant time to mull over
I will ask the proponent
to prepare a brief written
report to be circulated in
advance of the meeting.
This will help everyone fo-
cus on the issue presented
and give it some thought
before we all sit down to-
gether. Last year I was impressed on
how Brian sent issues back to the com-
mittees for resolution subject to board
approval. I think that was very effec-
tive. I will continue to do the same.
With Debbie to keep a leash on
me, I think it will be a good year.
18 October 2016VYC Forecast
Bob Beck for Vice Commodore
The Ventura Yacht Club
has been a true blessing
for Mary and me. It has pro-
vided an introduction to a
whole new group of friends
both in and out of the club
and confi dence inspiring
help in our new venture in
ocean boating.
We have both led active
lives and participated in
many organizations over the years
and, I have enjoyed my time on the
Board and Bridge of the VYC for the
past 3 years.
I am honored to be nominated
to serve as Vice Commodore in 2017,
and to be part of the future of VYC.
To me the historical leadership and
traditions that have been established
are the basic foundation that makes us
who we are. The high degree of skill,
the commitment from everyone and
the respect for others are the bones
of the club and worthy of the effort to
preserve. Of course, the world consis-
tently presents new challenges and we
must be willing to evolve and consult
one another as we move forward.
Hopefully, I can bring my experi-
ence in business and modest leader-
ship skills to this position.
I rose through the ranks
of a Fortune 500 company
reaching the level of Vice
President and Manager
of one of its subsidiary
companies. In the late
80s Seaco Technologies
Inc., a specialty chemi-
cal company, was formed
and run out of our home.
Today Seaco does business worldwide
and our home offi ce sits on 7 acres
where we manufacture its products. It
is my opinion that the principles that
make a business successful transfer
into other venues such as our yacht
club: thoughtful, respectful delibera-
tion, coupled with sound leadership
which understands that the basis of all
of our involvement is to enjoy each
other, our sport, and the sea. I was a
member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
for 5 years while in Houston and par-
ticipated in the water and in the air.
Mary and I are enjoying Findango
our sportfi sher, our home in the Keys,
and of course VYC which is special.
Thank you for your consideration in
casting a vote for me for Vice Com-
modore.
Craig Leverault for Rear Commodore
We moved to Ventura
from the SF bay area
in 2009 upon my retirement
from Sun Microsystems
where I worked manag-
ing product design and
mechanical engineering
departments since 1986.
Doris and I met while sail-
ing on Martha’s Vineyard
in1976. We have a single
grown daughter Tanya who
lives in LA and works in
the movie industry.
If the Bay Area was
the “weather mark” in our
professional lives, we feel
we crossed the fi nish line
in moving to Ventura. Our
lives have always been
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Craig Leverault for Rear CommodoreContinued from page 18
linked to the sea. My fascination for
boats started early, and a ride on a
Beetle Cat on the Falmouth River at
8 sealed my fate. In our earlier years
we’ve raced Lightnings, 505’s, and
Hobie 16’s. We bought our fi rst keel
boat, a Cal 20 while living in Laguna
in the late 70’s. During the early 80’s,
having relocated to the Silicon Valley,
I experienced the full spectrum of
off- shore sailing and racing, from win-
ning multiple IOR series onboard the
Peterson 34 “Wind Warrior”, to getting
ship wrecked during the ’82 Double
Handed Farallones. In 1985 we crewed
to Mexico with friends, and on that
trip south discovered VYC.
In 1990 we purchased “Gaia” our
Morgan 384, and cruised the bay
area and mostly north coast, eventu-
ally making it down to the Channel
Islands. We thought, what a ideal
place to live and sail…full time! We
never forgot the warm hospitality and
wonderful facilities at VYC, so while
it took a few years to get back down
here, we are so happy the club has
continued to grow and thrive.
Ten minutes after moving to
Ventura in the fall of 2009 we joined.
Since then, I have served on the BOD,
continue with marina management,
and run the Bristol Boat competition
the past 4 years. We throughly enjoy
the balance of racing, cruising and
social activities. Cruising Southern CA
and the Channel Islands aboard our
X-382 Freya, and calling VYC and Ven-
tura our home is a joy and privilege
we cherish and want to preserve.
By serving on the Bridge I hope
to continue this great tradition. I look
forwards to contributing my talents to
keep our club healthy and a vital re-
source to its members and community
far beyond the horizon.
Belinda Del Pesco for Board of Directors
Hi there! I’m Belinda,
I’ve been serving on the
Board for the past year, and
I’m delighted to be nomi-
nated to serve again on your
Board of Directors. I grew
up in New England, gradu-
ated from the University of
Massachusetts, and moved
to California 30 years ago.
I worked in the entertain-
ment industry, in new technology, and
left the corporate world to work as an
artist 15 years ago. I used my familiar-
ity with emerging technology & social
media tools to build an online pres-
ence as a painter and printmaker & for
the past year, I’ve been using the same
tools to help broaden Ven-
tura Yacht Club’s presence
locally on social media
with regular posts on our
Facebook and Instagram
accounts.
My husband Don and
I bought a Robinhood
36 sailboat in 2012. Our
exciting exploration into
sailing required weekend
drives from the desert in Santa Clarita
to Ventura Isle Marina. While getting
familiar with the area, our boat was
fl anked by enthusiastic slip neighbors
who encouraged us to join the Ventura
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Belinda Del Pesco for Board of DirectorsContinued from page 19
Yacht Club. We resisted at fi rst, due to
the distance, and a Gilligan’s Island/
Thurston Howell view of Yacht Clubs,
but attending Opening Day in 2013
upgraded our 70’s sitcom perspec-
tive, and we joined immediately. We
love the camaraderie, history and the
variety of backgrounds in this club.
We also appreciate the abundance of
roll-up-your-sleeves work that gets
done, and the deeply generous boating
knowledge in the membership. While
enjoying our boat on the weekends,
and attending events at the club, we
fell in love with the area, and moved
to Ventura a year ago.
I would be honored to continue
serving on your Board of Directors,
and to contribute to the club’s future
success by sharing awareness of our
programs, and broadcasting compel-
ling imagery of the fun we have on
social media to illustrate the benefi ts
of VYC membership to a new genera-
tion of boaters.
Jonathan Eells for Board of Directors
My family and I have
lived aboard our
Dynamíque 62 in Ventura
West for three years now,
and the Ventura Yacht
Club is an integral part of
our lives here - great sail-
ing, new friends, and a real
feeling of involvement in
the Ventura community. If
elected to the board, I will
bend my efforts toward strengthen-
ing the VYC's relationships with all
organizations whose func-
tions bear on our club's
continued relevance and
vitality - whether govern-
ment, merchant, or social.
Fast approaching its fi rst
century mark, our club
should cast its vision for-
ward on a platform defi ned
by innovation, adaptability,
and representation of the
yachting & ocean communities in our
brilliant beach town."
Miguel Angel Valdes for Board of Directors
I was born in Buenos Aires
on 1943, and all my educa-
tion was done in Argentina,
where I earned a Master
Degree in Chemical Sciences
in 1969.
During my career, I
worked as Plant Manager in
the Pharmaceutical, Chemi-
cal and Cosmetic industries
until 2012, in Buenos Aires
and in Los Angeles.
In 1976, I married my wife, Mary
Jean.
We moved from Bue-
nos Aires to Huntington
Beach in 1983 and to Ox-
nard Shores in 1993.
I have enjoyed cin-
ematography, theater,
classical music and opera,
since I was a teenager and
traveled in South America
and Europe.
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Miguel Angel Valdes for Board of DirectorsContinued from page 20
In sports, I play soccer, rugby and
fencing, also skiing, fl ying and sailing.
I have a glider, an ultralight an a
pilot's licenses. In addition to a non
commercial yacht captain's license
from the Argentinian Coast Guard in
1973.
I have owned several boats, a
Snipe, a Roy 20, a Roy 32 at the Olivos
Yacht Club in Buenos Aires, a Soling at
the Alamitos Yacht in Long Beach and
currently a J 24 at the Ventura Yacht
Club.
I love to participate in all types of
activities at the club.
At present, I am participating, as
much as I can, with Marina Manage-
ment Committee and the Race Com-
mittee, and with anybody who needs
my help.
I am also a volunteer at the Na-
tional Parks Services transportation
department.
Thank you for your consideration.
Judy Cunningham for Board of Directors
My name is Judy Cun-
ningham and I am run-
ning for the position of Di-
rector of the Ventura Yacht
Club. I have been a member
for 28 years and would like
to highlight some of what I
have done on behalf of VYC.
u Director for 3 terms
u Secretary to the Board
u Property Manage-
ment
Social Committees:
u Organizing Opening Days
u Organizing Change of
Command
u Coordinated Thanksgiving
feasts
u Served at both Mother's Day &
Easter
Race Committee:
u Help Finish Wet Wednesday
Races
u Help with Ventura Cup
u Help with Opti Races
Awards:
u Life Member Award -
voted on by
membership
u Awarded Outstanding
Member
Award twice - voted on
by Bridge
u Pop Massa Award for
Race
u Don Mills Perpetual Service
Award
I feel that it is time to let a new
echelon of members run the social
events and to focus my attributes back
to the governing board where I would
be more valuable. Over the years I
have developed a deep knowledge of
how our club works but I feel it is also
imperative to listen to our members
and their present concerns.
Thank you for considering me.
(None of the candidate bios have been edited.)
22 October 2016VYC Forecast
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24 October 2016VYC Forecast
Master Calendar 2016October
1 Saturday Private Party
3 Monday Power Squadron
4 Tuesday VYC Potluck
4 Tuesday Power Squadron
7 Friday Oktoberfest/Friday Dinner
7-10 Fri-Mon Columbus Day Cruise
8 Saturday Predicted Log Race
9 Sunday Junior’s Day
10 Monday Power Squadron
11 Tuesday VYC Potluck
11 Tuesday Power Squadron
12 Wednesday Book Group
13 Thursday Private Party
15 Saturday Lady Driver Race
15 Saturday Predicted Log Race
15 Saturday Private Party
16 Sunday New Member Brunch
17 Monday Power Squadron
18 Tuesday VYC Potluck
18 Tuesday Power Squadron
19 Wednesday BOD meeting
21 Friday Prime Rib Night Harbor Patrol Appreciation Dinner
22 Saturday Commodore’s Roast
23 Sunday Caregiver’s Sail-a-Thon (VYC Host)
24 Monday Power Squadron
25 Tuesday VYC Potluck
25 Tuesday Power Squadron
28 Friday Halloween /Monthly Birthday Dinner/Quarterly Mtg
29 Saturday Private Party (Lunch Cancelled)
29 Saturday Private Party
November
Food Drive Ends mid Nov. – Toy Drive begins Nov. ends mid Dec.
1 Tuesday VYC Potluck
1 Tuesday Power Squadron
3 Thursday Private Party
5 Saturday Art Show
6 Sunday Junior’s Day
7 Monday Power Squadron
8 Tuesday VYC Potluck
Continued on page 25
VYC Forecast 25October 2016
Master Calendar 2016
8 Tuesday Power Squadron
9 Wednesday Book Group
10 Monday Private Party
12-13 Sat-Sun Optimist Jr Fall Regatta
14 Monday Power Squadron
15 Tuesday VYC Potluck
15 Tuesday Power Squadron
16 Wednesday BOD meeting
18 Friday Monthly Birthday Dinner (Nov & Dec Birthdays)
19 Saturday Private Party
20 Sunday Thanksgiving Feast
22 Tuesday VYC Potluck
24-25 Thr-Fri Club Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
27 Sunday Trim The Club
29 Tuesday VYC Potluck
Continued from page 24
Offi ce Waves
Ihope everyone enjoyed
our wonderful summer
events! Our Labor Day
Luau was a big hit and
well attended! Ventura
Cup was also a great suc-
cess with the participants
dancing the night away
on Saturday and celebrat-
ing on Sunday at the tro-
phy presentation. Next, the Opti's
hade a HUGE turnout. A big thanks
to all the volunteers who worked so
hard to make these events possible!
Please mark down Friday, Octo-
ber 7 on your calendars. That night
we will be celebrating Oktoberfest
and the chef will be cooking up
his famous German menu and we
will have some wonderful German
By Yacht Club Manager Anthony Jesu
beers at discounted
prices.
Also on Friday Oc-
tober 28, we will again
be “spooking” it up
for Halloween. This
year it is a county
theme Halloween and
there will be a prize
for best western cos-
tume! This is always a fun night
with great drink specials, food and
company!
As always I look forward to
seeing you all down here enjoying
your club!
Anthony Jesu
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28 October 2016VYC Forecast
Long Range Planning Town Hall Meeting
By Sue Van Gemert
On Sunday, September 11, 2016, a Town Hall Meeting was held to
discuss the results of the Long Range Planning Process. There were approx-imately 30 to 60 people there at any given time during the 1½ hour dis-cussion. I opened the meeting, Jim Eisenhart facilitated the discussion and Craig Leverault provided visuals. The survey results were available to everyone at the meeting and are avail-able to everyone by calling the offi ce.
Five top ideas were scheduled to be discussed. The results of the meet-ing are as follow:
1. Team with Nature Conservan-cy or NPC on construction projects such as the dinghy dock at Prison-ers and secure a club landing permit for Santa Cruz Island. After discus-sion was held as to what this project could entail, and establishing the fact that these are study groups that will report to the BOD before taking any action that would encumber funds or be construed to be specifi cally in the purview of the Board, Paul Swanson volunteered to be the chair of this project. The following people volun-teered to work with Paul: Don Mills, Doug Farrell, Dan Jordon and Steve Johnson.
2. Partner with the Port District, COE, Nature Conservancy and NPS; How can we help them? How can they help/support us? This question brought even more concern that the study group not be authorized to act on the club’s behalf with full under-standing of the BOD's responsibilities and wishes in working with these particular entities. After extensive
discussion Jan Lawson volunteered to chair this group. (If you volunteered to work on this group, please call me at 253-0756)
3. Expand/update club website. It was not necessary to discuss this project because Belinda Del Pesco has already started working on this project as a member of the BOD. A new web-site will be up and running in the near future.
4. Acquire parking lot next door and build out. Again much discus-sion of the past history of this idea and when the BOD would need to be advised of the work of the group. Rex Mallott was volunteered by Celeste to work on this and perhaps serve as chair. Others interested in serving on this group were Richard Van Gemert, Don Mills, Dan Jordan, Ed Kutchma, Sue Van Gemert.
Item 5, having to do with actively seeking out younger individuals and families with small children for club membership will be scheduled for a separate Town Hall Meeting in No-vember or early 2017. It is a com-plex issue that could have signifi cant impact on the Junior Program of the club.
Jim Eisenhart will be available in November to assist team meetings and development of possibilities and recommended plans of action going forward to present to the Board. Also, additional members are welcome to join any of the groups. Call the group leader or me if you have questions and/or want to join in the planning process. Progress will be reported in The Forecast.
VYC Forecast 29October 2016
30 October 2016VYC Forecast
VYC Forecast 31October 2016
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VYC Forecast 33October 2016
CPR Class Offered on Oct. 15By Jan Lawson
October 15, 2016 we will offer a
CPR class at VYC with a certi-
fi ed instructor. The cost is $55.00 to
take the class and not get a certifi -
cate. If you need a certifi cate, there
is an additional $15.00 fee. I need
you to sign up early as the class
needs a minimum of six students. If
more than 10 sign up they will need
an additional instructor. The maxi-
mum number of students is 20.
Why should you take the class?
1. CPR saves lives. More than
300,000 people have cardiac arrests
in the United States every year.
2. CPR is not performed enough.
Would you be surprised to learn that
bystander CPR is done at less than
half of all out-of-hospital cardiac ar-
rests? National statistics have shown
that only 15 to 30 percent of people
who experience sudden cardiac
arrests outside of hospitals receive
bystander CPR.
3. You don’t have to do mouth-to-
mouth resuscitation. Another reason
people report they do not perform
CPR is because of concerns perform-
ing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. In
2010 the guidelines for performing
CPR were changed and they now say
that those who do not feel comfort-
able, or who have not received for-
mal training, should attempt hands-
only CPR.
4. Hands-only CPR is easy to
learn. Recent studies have found
that people may have a better
chance of surviving with normal
brain function when CPR is contin-
ued up to 38 minutes or longer.
5. Most cardiac arrests occur in
the home. More than 85 percent of
cardiac arrests take place at home. If
you don’t know CPR, learn CPR and
gain the confi dence in knowing that
if you are ever needed, you too can
save a life!
Sign up at VYC or email me, Jan
Lawson at [email protected].
34 October 2016VYC Forecast
VYC Forecast 35October 2016
Cruising...One Woman's PerspectiveBy Eve Wilhite
So. In the mid sev-
enties, wearing the
dewy youthful skin
that is a given in the
late teens and early
twenties, I spent every
moment either adding
to the cruising kitty,
or actually cruising
the shores of Mexico.
Imagine Cabo before
the marinas (let alone
paved roads), when a
neighbor you ‘accom-
modated 'meant a pow-
erboat that had ice, and an hasta-luego
gift from locals consisted of a 5-gallon
bottle (read Sparklets water bottle)
of fabulous mescal. The friendships
were close and the cruising com-
munity was small, perhaps largely
because of the comforts you gave up
to be a cruiser. But oh my, the shared
sunsets, the friendships, and the joys
were magnifi cent.
And yes!! They absolutely still
are!! Yet the cruising community has
defi nitely changed. We are a much,
much, larger group and 45 years later
we are infi nitely more sophisticated
and techie, a word that didn't even
exist in the 70s. For the most part,
we all have really good toys these
days and as such don't worry so much
about the mundane things like hot
water showers, chilled wine, and iced
cocktails at sunset, which all add to
the joys of cruising life! Friendships
are still close, and life is still charmed.
Yet with all this technical savvy,
the sundowner conversations have
changed. You can hardly fi nish one
cocktail without the conversation
turning to so-and-so's
latest weather synopsis,
where to fi nd the good
boat workers (expected
in places which have
scant electricity outside
the tourist zones), and
of course the ubiqui-
tous where to fi nd the
best wines and delica-
cies one has come to,
well, consider part of
the experience. It's not
that the life is better
or worse, both eras are
gifts. Just sayin...it's different!
So of all the ideas I've had when
prepping Auntie, all the toys and work
I was told I did or did not need, here is
my basic "what I know now" list.
* Bring everything you need
for the ubiquitous beaurocracies...
printers, copiers, scanners, and some
"offi cial looking" rubber stamp (you'll
see...)
* If you want to paint or varnish
something before you leave, do it!
* Spares, yes we know we need
them. Here is what I forgot:
1. Spare (as in more than two
extra) iPad chargers. I've seen Steve
Jobs mega. He did not know the
ocean.
2. USB extension cables of the cur-
rent generation. USB cables just aren't
as ubiquitous as one thought, genera-
tion be damned.
3. Multiple terabyte hard drives.
Yachties have a fabulous selection of
charts, movies, videos of you, and...
software!
Continued on page 36
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Cruising...One Woman's PerspectiveContinued from page 35
4. Long (at least 1.5 times boat length) lines. You may not anticipate staying in marinas, but you will need fuel, and the currents where these docks are located!! Must be for the locals' entertainment, no doubt wagers are placed. For an added thrill, Tahiti even had the eaves of the fuel dock roof extending over the ocean where one's shrouds and rigging stand - trés alarming.
5. High output 12V outlet to USB port connectors. Bring lots, you need one for every who-knew-I-needed-this toy you will purchase along the way.
6. Spare zinc fasteners. Yep, brought the zincs, just didn't think the fasteners would be a BFD, but the rest of the world uses metric and we....should!
7. Cranberry juice. It's hard to make a pink drink without cranberry juice, and apparently the rest of the world does not consider this a priority. One hopes one makes a difference...
What I worried about that I didn't need to worry about.
* Printer paper. Enough said.* Dish detergent (I know, weird,
but I had a favorite. You adapt.)* Toilet paper. Every woman
lives in dread of running out at sea. Don't worry about it, TP is universal! Just put it on the list when you get to port!
* Fuel fi lters. They're available, everyone has engines.
* Books. Yachties have great reading appetites and there are really fabulous book libraries in the laun-dries at every signifi cant port along the way.
* Dink repair kits. Every major port has someone who does this, and they do a better job of it than us (or me at least).
* Fuel/oil spill wipes. You can always buy nappies (diapers). They work fi ne.
* Canned tuna. Don't bring it. Tuna is plentiful and fresh. I can't even give away the canned stuff.
* Internet. It really is world wide! Sail to the next country, buy a dongle and some gigs (pronounced kicks), and Bob's you're uncle.
So...see you out here!
VYC Forecast 37October 2016
38 October 2016VYC Forecast
Marina Management ReportBy Port Captain Jeff Beller
Marina Movements
The Coopers put their boat up
for sale and were surprised to sell
it the next day. Joe Houska and
Bill Kohut will move their Cata-
lina 36 to the berth vacated by the
Coopers on B dock. Doug Farrel
and Diane Shankwiler move their
Catalina Too Much Fun to a perma-
nent slip on E dock vacated by Bill
Kohut.
Oops! Providing for a Clean
Marina
Last month in this column, the
section on disposing of hazardous
waste accidently said:
Do put batteries in or next to
the dumpsters. Batteries can be
recycled at Beacon Marine.
That is wrong! It should have
said:
Do NOT put batteries in or next
to the dumpsters. Batteries can be
recycled at Beacon Marine.
Sorry for any confusion this
caused.
Property Management ReportBy Rich Van Gemert & Judy Cunningham
New embellishments to the bar
area and the beach-side deck
– WOW! What a superb improve-
ment, the deck has a new surface,
new furniture, and will have new
lighting. Judy Cunningham pulled
this all together, and what a won-
derful result.
The bar has new décor/art
above the bar itself. Sue Van
Gemert, Lorna Londborg, Doris
Leverault, Belinda Del Pesco, Sue
Gentzel, Didi Martin, Judy Cun-
ningham, and I put much effort
into the project – wood work, wood
fi nishing, knot tying, knot identi-
fi cation, and hanging. Next time
you are about to step up to the
bar………….look up.
VYC Forecast 39October 2016
2016 Lady Driver RaceNOTICE of RACE
Ventura Yacht Club invites you to join us for the 2016 Lady Driver Race. This race will be the second phase of the Two Harbor Lady
Series, co-hosted by Ventura and Channel Islands Yacht Clubs and the Channel Islands Women’s Sailing Association. All boats must be driven at all times by ladies (except that short breaks are allowed; but a female must be on the helm at the start, fi nish and every mark rounding). Boats can have different lady drivers for different races and even in the same race. PHRF Area A random leg handicaps will be used. For boats without a valid handicap, the Race Committee will provide a temporary handicap for this series.
DATE: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016TIME: The warning signal for the fi rst class is scheduled for 1055.COURSE: Races will start at the Mandalay buoy. Courses will be pro-
vided with the Sailing Instructions. CLASSES: There will be spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes. LADY SERIES: Boats which race in both the Lady at the Helm Race
on October 1 and this race will be eligible for special Two Harbors Lady Series trophies.
RULES: This race will be governed by the rules as defi ned in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), except as any of these are changed by the Sailing Instructions. The PHRF Marine Industry Racer (MIR) Rule is not in effect. All boats must conform to US Sailing Safety Equipment Re-quirements (UNSER) for a US Sailing Nearshore Race as modifi ed by the Sailing Instructions.
SKIPPER’S MEETING: A Skipper’s Meeting will be held at the Ven-tura Yacht Club promptly at 0830.
ENTRY: Competitors are urged to register online prior to race day. Go to www.venturayachtclub.org and follow the link (On the Water>Racing>Registration) to Regatta Networks. It’s easy! Additional information, including Sailing Instructions will also be available there. The entry fee is $30 and can be paid online. Entry deadline is 0830 on race day.
TROPHIES: Trophies for this race and for the Two Harbor Lady Se-ries will be presented at the attitude adjustment period at Ventura Yacht Club following the race.
DISCLAIMER: Competitors participate in the race entirely at their own risk. Ventura Yacht Club will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury sustained in conjunction with, prior to, during, or after the race. Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance.
For further information contact: Denny Dwire, VYC Race Chairman 805-390-1499 [email protected]
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The Forecast
The Forecast will be mailed
the 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]. Pho-
tographs should be submitted
in digital form to graphic artist
Cindy Daly at cmdaly@pac-
bell.net, or photographs should be
left with Anthony in the club offi ce.
Copy, deadline: The 15th of each
month.
Editor: Stan Whisenhunt,
919-0555, swhisenhun@
aol.com
Copy Editor: Sheri Green,
661-296-1688,
Photographers: Bob
“Flash” Wheeler, Paul
Swanson, Ed Kutchma,
Amy West, Stan Whisenhunt, Jean
Crew, Sheri Green
Graphic Designer: Cindy Daly,
647-1554, [email protected]
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Club Hours(Closed Monday)
Breakfast Sunday .................................................. 0800-1230Lunch Saturday ................................................ 1200-1400Dinner Friday .................................................... 1830-2000 Saturday Grill Night ............................. 1730-1930Bar Friday .................................................... 1700-2200 Saturday ................................................ 1700-2100 Sunday .................................................. 1500-1900Appetizers Saturday Sunset Happy Hour .............. 1730-1930 Sunday Hors d’oeuvres ........................ 1500-1700 (Complimentary) Offi ce Hours Tuesday-Sunday .................................... 0900-1700 (Closed during lunch hour weekdays)
VYC Forecast 43October 2016
October
Birthdays
Ventura Yacht Club 2016 Advertising Rates
Business Card (3” wide x 2” tall)* $ 20 per month
Half-page (5” wide x 3 1/2” tall)* $ 35 per month
Full-page (5” wide x 7 1/2” tall)* $ 53 per month
Full-page - back cover - color
(5” wide x 7 1/2” tall)* $100 per month
*Prices are for camera ready ads. If not camera ready, an additional charge will apply for set-up. Ads are black and white except for the back cover.
To place an ad please contact Robin Lafrican at the VYC office at 642-0426.
Debbie Braun-Lawson, October 1.
Jim Clark, October 2.
Rachel Chepley, October 3.
Mike Basler, October 5.
Dottie Berry, October 5.
Michael Harrington, October 5.
Ellen Potter, October 7.
Brenda Eells, October 8.
Donna Johnson, October 8.
Connie Larson, October 8.
Dan Cahn, October 9.
Nelly Mac, October 9.
Judy Graves, October 10.
Belinda Del Pesco, October 11.
Peter Bozek, October 14.
Sandra Hopps, October 15.
Jerry Rice, October 17.
Dori Beller, October 19.
Rita Grier, October 19.
Marlene McElroy, October 19.
John McGinnis, October 19.
Carol Sexton, October 19.
Michael Raider, October 21.
Jane Dwire, October 23.
Linda Gramckow, October 24.
Sandy Rothermund, October 24.
Don Mills, October 25.
Irene Stanton, October 25.
Pat Zenone, October 26.
Cherryl Connally, October 27.
Muriel Cooper, October 27.
Ben Pedraza, October 27.
Bonnie Brown, October 28.
Stephen Ehret, October 29.
David Holien, October 30.
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