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RRecently, S/C Bill Stumpcalled a friend to requesthis help with our U.S.

Olympic Sailing Team Benefit onMay 16, which will support thesailors competing for a place onthe U.S. Sailing Team in Rio deJaneiro in 2016. His friendchecked his calendar, and agreedto lend a hand. Therefore, GaryJobson will fly in on Saturday morning, emceeour live auction and dinner, and fly home onSunday. Gary is certainly someone who knowshow to lend support to a group he believes in. R/CKellie Fennessy and her committee are workinghard to make this a very successful event. Pleasecome out, meet the team, and help them winmedals for the United States in Rio.

April starts out with one of my favoriteevents. On Sunday, April 5, the Easter Bunny willmake its annual trip to CYC. It is great fun towatch the kids hunt for eggs and have theirpictures taken with the bunny. There will be lotsof treats for all the youngsters.

If you have finished your income taxes, April15 is the first Sunset Series race for 2015. Theseries will run for twenty-two weeks. Chair DavidPiper and his Race Committee crew will behaving loads of fun running this mid-week sailingtradition on Santa Monica Bay. We all lookforward to another fun-filled season of racing.

The first cruise of the year is “TheRendezvous Cruise” to Howlands Landing onApril 17-19. S/C David Collins has done awonderful job in resurrecting the cruisingprogram. He is chairing this cruise and I expecteveryone to have fun with their friends. Be sure tojoin the group and make some new friends onCatalina Island.

Speaking of fun andfriends, my friends JenniferDakoske Koslu and LisaCarrington are hosting theSpring Dock Party on April 25.Any time these two women planan event anything can happenand probably will. Judging bythe prior events that theyplanned for the Family

Activities Committee, it will be an awesomeevent. The Spring Dock Party is a wonderfulopportunity to have fun with your friends andalso make some new friends.

This month you will receive a letter fromour Competition Fund Chair, MarylynHoenemeyer, with your April statement. Eachyear members are asked to voluntarilycontribute $35 to the Competition Fund tosupport individual members, challenge teams,and fleets who represent CYC at competitionsacross the country and around the world. Thisfund gives our member racers the ability togain additional coaching. It also assistsfinancially with entrance fees, charters, andtraveling. I encourage everyone to support theCompetition Fund and, by doing so, help ourmembers to a podium finish.

Marina Fest is the weekend of April 10-12. This year is the fiftieth anniversary ofMarina del Rey. The weekend is jammed fullof events including concerts, boat paradeswith tall ships, CYC junior sailors, andfireworks. Let’s celebrate Marina del Rey’sbirthday in style.

Enjoy your Club!

In friendship,Rick Turner, Commodore

From TheCommodore

Commodore Rick Turner

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SAILFrom the Commodore 2SCYA Midwinter Regatta 4Sunset Series 7Winners’ Circle 7Olympic Prospects Visit CYC 9BYC Team Race Invitational 10Cal Race Week Returns 11

EVENTSYachting Luncheon 6CYC Karaoke 13CYC Activities Showcase 14 CYC Opening Day 16Epicurean Dinner - May 12 19Epicurean Sweethearts Dinner 20CYC Burgee Exchange 21Bocce Ball 24Sunset Book Club 26Book Mates 27

POWERPower Fleet News 12Photo Contest 12Mariners Education 13

CYCWAOn The Horizon 22CYCWA Goes Hollywood 23

JUNIORSRowing 25Sailing 25

MEMBERSHIPNew Members 28From the Manager 30

CALENDARApril/May Events 31

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Front Cover: Opening Day 2015 was sunny, colorful, and fun for all.

- Martin H. McCarthy photography

Back cover: CYC’s Jon Pelliconi, with crew Henry Brawner, sailing his Shooting Star atthe SCYA Midwinter Regatta.

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Only one thing is certain about theSCYA Midwinter Regatta – theweather will be uncertain! As

California Yacht Club was preparing tohost its part of the 86th Annual Regatta,the predictions were for light winds,with stormy weather imminent.Fortunately, the conditions on Saturdaymorning were partially sunny and ratherfavorable with winds that wound upgusting to about 12 knots.

This year there were four invitedfleets: the Tartan 101s, J/109s, Martin242s, and Stars. Due to the last minutecancellation of one of the J/109s, wedecided to combine the Tartan 101s andthe J/109s into one class since the twoboats are rated the same. With a fullcontingent of Race Committeevolunteers on hand, the Owen Churchilland two mark-set boats headed out toset up the course off Venice Pier.

At the scheduled race time, therewas virtually no wind, leading to athirty-minute postponement. When abreeze finally appeared, the fleets were

2015 SCYA Midwinter

RegattaBy MONICA ANTOLA, Regatta Chair

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Sunday, we enjoyed a new menu itemof chicken pot pie and salad. Bothfood choices hit the spot at the end ofa day of winter sailing, southernCalifornia-style.

Sunday morning was cloudy anddrizzling but PRO Ray Mahaffey wasable to get the racers off before thefull squall hit. After two races, thefleets headed back to the Club formore hospitality, more stories, and thetrophy presentations.

First place in the J/109 and Tartan101 fleet went to CYC’s Peter Nelsonon Spray, edging out S/C AliceLeahey’s Grace O’Malley by a point.In the Star fleet, Eric Doyle of SDYC,with crew Payson Infelise, dominatedwith four first place finishes and wasawarded the Frank Borzage PerpetualTrophy for the top Star boat in the

Midwinter Regatta. In the Martin 242 fleet,CYC’s Duncan Cameron on Dean edgedout fellow CYC member Peter Stazickeron Trolleycar by one point. Check outCYC’s website for complete results.

Thank you to all the racers whoparticipated in this year’s SCYA MidwinterRegatta. And special thanks go to PROMahaffey and all the Race Committeevolunteers who make this and other eventspossible. The regatta’s RC includedseasoned veterans as well as newvolunteers, which was terrific.

Additional thanks to the CYC staff fortheir wonderful hospitality and theCYCWA members who pitched in to helpsell those great shirts. A big thanks to MikePriest, Bill Wells, and S/C DennyHaythorn for coming out to photograph theracing. Last but not least, thanks go to SueService and R/C Kellie Fennessy forstepping in to assist with the weekend’sfinal details.

sent on their courses and racing wason. The wind continued to build and, atthe end of the first day, Peter Nelson’sSpray from CYC led the combinedJ/109 and Tartan 101 fleet, with DelRey YC’s Tartan 101, Ceann Saile,close behind. No stranger to thiscompetition, Star boat skipper EricDoyle of San Diego YC finished ontop of his very competitive fleet. TheMartin 242 racing was also tight, withtwo boats tied for the top spot: Veleritoand Sandbox, both from CYC.

Back at the Club, traditionalhospitality accompanied both days ofracing with kegs of beer on the docks,where sailors exchanged stories of theday’s action. Saturday’s post-racemenu included chili and salad. On

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Yachting LuncheonThursday, April 30

“Balancing Solitude, Sanity, and Safety in Single-Handed

Voyaging to Hawaii”Presented by Christian Williams

J oin fellow yachting enthusiasts on April 30 at noon toenjoy Christian Williams recounting his odyssey ofsailing solo from California Yacht Club to Hawaii and

then return, a journey of 6,000 miles and 48 days at sea. As aveteran “blue-water” sailor, Christian has some 20,000 milesoffshore, including six multihull Bermuda races, the SouthernOcean Racing Circuit, and the 1979 Fastnet Race aboard TedTurner’s Tenacious. This cruise to Hawaii was his first longsinglehanded experience and on the tenth day outbound hecelebrated his 71st birthday.

Below are excerpts from the 30-minute narrated video ofhis voyage in which he reveals the mechanical, emotional, andphilosophical challenges along the way, as well as theunexpected lessons taught by being suddenly alone in a worldusually brimming with people and events.

• For the long sail home I headed out into a freshening tradewinds breeze — and in three hours was right back in theslip where I’d started. In the six–foot seas off Kauai, the

entire steering pedestal had come apart in my hands.• Two hurricanes later, in the cold water of the Pacific Coast

where gales often spawn, you don’t want to linger. And nowcame 50 hours of 30 to 40 knots right on the beam.

Don’t miss this exceptional program to gain firsthand cruisinginformation and celebrate one intrepid sailor’s voyage ofpersonal discovery. Come early to get a good seat.

Happy Half Hour – NoonBountiful Buffet Luncheon: 12:20 p.m.

Presentation: 12:40 p.m.$18.50 includes

luncheon, tax, service, and parking.Reservations appreciated - [email protected]

S/C Martin McCarthy, Yachting Programs Chair

Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure, as a public service of CYC.

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SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA CYC FEBRUARY 21-22, 2015 J/109 & TARTAN 101 1. Spray, Peter Nelson. 2.Grace O’Malley, Alice Leahey. STAR 3. 8268, AlejandroBugacov/Eugenio Cingolani. 4. 8006, Myles Pritchard/ TylerPritchard. 5. 8065, Doug Steele/Erick Lange. MARTIN 2421. Dean, Duncan Cameron. 2. Trolleycar, Peter Stazicker. 3.Velerito, Brack Duker. 4. Sandbox, Mark Sands.

PRESIDENT’S DAY ROWING REGATTA Long BeachJr. Crew FEBRUARY 14, 2015Girl’s Single A 1. Bridget O’Callahan.Girl’s Single B 3. Nicki Schindler.

Boy’s Single A 1. Ben Gutierrez. Boy’s Single B 1. Jonathon Solomon.

Girl’s Double A 1. Bridget O’Callahan/Nicki Schindler.Girl’s Double B 2. Anissa Grama/Peyton Lancaster.

Boy’s Double B 4. Zach Steinfeld/James Nowotny.

Boy’s Quad A 3. Ben Gutierrez/Jonathon Solomon/James Nowotny/Zach Steinfeld.

Girl’s Quad A 4. Grace Heinrichs/Peyton Lancaster/Sophie Hart/Anissa Agrama.

CARRIE #4/OPTI MIDWINTERS LAYC FEBRUARY14 – 15 (32 boats entered) CHAMPS 3. Gavin McJones. 5.Grant Janov 11. Alexis Westland. 13. Kieran Shocklee. 20.Katharine Doble. 21 Tot Davis. 25. Jordan Janov. 28. ElijahSmith. 29. Aidan Koslu. GREEN FLEET Harry Bryan,Valentina Casal, Ethan Chi, Callie Davis, Lucca Farrell, TessaFarrell, Josie Hamilton, Fisher Jenkins, Lucas Knight, Oona

Koslu, Spencer Siegel, Nicolas Silva, Rachel Sison.SODA MATCH RACE BYC February 14 – 15 BastienRasse, Emmie Wolf, and Aidan Mobley participated in thisNorth U clinic by Dave Perry on Governor's Cup 21 boats.ULLMAN FROST REGATTA SBYC FEBRUARY 14-15 (26 boats entered) Radial 8. Jessica McJones. 14.Jack Hogan. 20. Gavin Abraham. 21. Ryan Janov. Full Rig 1. Cooper Weitz. 15. Aidan Mobley.

SCYA MIDWINTERS DRYC FEBRUARY 21 – 22CHAMPS (11 boats entered) 2. Bastien Rasse. 3. AlexisWestland. 5. Aidan Koslu 8. Elijah Smith. 9. DylanWestland. GREEN FLEET Harry Bryan, Ethan Chi,Lucca Farrell, Tessa Farrell, Josie Hamilton, Lucas Knight,Oona Koslu, Nicolas Silva.

PCISA GOLDEN BEAR TIYC FEBRUARY 21 – 2220/30 Windward High School led by Marie and WilliamLine.

HARKEN SERIES #1/OPTI SPRING REGATTA CYCFEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 1 CHAMPS9. Kieran Shocklee. 10. Grant Janov. 12. Alexis Westland.18. Katharine Doble. 19. Preston Zeigler. 23. DylanWestland. 25. Jordan Janov. 27. Aidan Koslu. 28. ElijahSmith. GREEN FLEET Harry Bryan, Valentina Casal,Ethan Chi, Calli Davis, Lucca Farrell, Tessa Farrell, JosieHamilton, Fisher Jenkins, Lucas Knight, Oona Koslu.

SHADDEN SERIES #4 ABYC FEBRUARY 28 –MARCH 1 (29 boats entered) 4. Jessica McJones/GavinMcJones. 16. Jack Hogan/Julia Jaynes. 26. MarieLine/Lucie Freeman. 27. Bastien Rasse/Sydney Gathrid(DRYC)

Winners’ CircleBy DIANE ADLER

Sunset SeriesApril 15 to September 9

By DAVID PIPER, Sunset Series Chair

GGet ready for 22 exciting scheduled races as April bringsthe beginning of the 2015 Sunset Series, a CaliforniaYacht Club Wednesday night tradition, with the first race

scheduled for April 15. Racing continues each week untilSeptember 9.

The DetailsThe Owen Churchill anchors off the "SS" mark and racing

classes start in five-minute intervals beginning at 17:55 hours.The finish line will be set at the CYC guest dock, or shouldweather conditions dictate, Burton Chace Park or the CoastGuard dock.

A post-race patio party each week includes music until thewinners are announced and the trophies are awarded. A buffetdinner is available for purchase and there is a cash bar for coldbeer, wine, and cocktails.

Sunset Series Seminar - April 8Not to be missed is the Sunset Series Seminar at CYC on

Wednesday, April 8. Get the latest updates on rules and hear tipsfrom the experts. The class splits will be announced and printedcopies of the sailing instructions will be available. This is thebest opportunity to make sure you are fully informed for the newseason.

This year's seminar will feature a presentation by ErikShampain of Ullman Sailing. Erik has been a fixture in thesouthern California sailing scene since he was a junior sailor. Hisknowledge of racing and cruising is extensive, and you're sure topick up some new tips to help you have a successful season.

Additionally, there will be time for skippers to meet withprospective crewmembers, and prospective crew to find a ride,so everyone should plan to attend. Re-connect with your fellowracers and enjoy complimentary beer-tasting available forskippers and crew alike.

Sunset Series NewsletterThe Sunset Series has its own newsletter filled with

information about upcoming events related to the series andrecapping the results each Wednesday night. The newsletter alsoprovides highlights of upcoming menus and special nights ofcelebration. If you would like to receive the Sunset Seriesnewsletter, please send an email request to [email protected].

310.279.5024 • ARCANAACADEMY.COM13323 WASHINGTON BLVD. SUITE 301 • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

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Put it on your calendar right now! It’s a date you truly want to reserve!

A date that you should look forward to with eager anticipation! Why?

Put it on your calendar right now! It’s a date you truly want to reserve!

A date that you should look forward to with eager anticipation! Why?

On May 16, 2015, “USSailing Team Sperry Top-Sider” – our country’s

best 2016 Olympic Sailingprospects – will spend the day atCalifornia Yacht Club. Theseaccomplished, hard-working,seriously campaigning athleteswill be coaching, lecturing,showing off their boats, givingdemonstrations, sailing, andtaking pictures with juniorsailors from throughout southernCalifornia.

As the day winds down,theteam will be our guests of honorat a cocktail reception in theClubhouse and a dinner in themain dining room. And what anevening we have planned!Noted writer, lecturer, andformer-President of US Sailing,

Gary Jobson, is flying out fromAnnapolis specifically to emceeour dinner program. During theevening, Gary plansto bring a number ofthe sailing teammembers up to themicrophone todiscuss theircampaigns. We’llalso hear fromJosh Adams – theperson who in 2012was hand-picked totake over theprogram’s reins as ManagingDirector of U.S. OlympicSailing. Obviously, this will be amost insightful program.

But we are also going tohave a lot of fun. You simplycan’t imagine the amazing

collection of items we’vesecured for the auctions – silentauctions and some not so silent

ones. And all of theproceeds from theseactivities will be taxdeductible, with themoney flowingdirectly to theathletes’ campaigns.

All of the detailsof this importantevent will be in theMay issue of theBreeze, but for the

moment we think you will wantto save the date: Saturday, May 16.It will be animportant day forthe CaliforniaYacht Club andfor Team USA.

Saturday,May 16

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday,May 16

By S/C TOM LEWECK

Josh Adams

US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider/photo: Will Ricketson

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California Yacht Club Racing sent a group of intrepidsailors to Balboa YC in Corona del Mar for three days ofteam racing at the Second Annual BYC Team Race

Invitational. With teams from St. Francis YC, New York YC,and Annapolis YC joining the top clubs of southern California,the competition was as intense as any you might see on theWest Coast.

Bob Little, S/C Bill Petersen, and Liz Hjorth skippered thethree Governor’s Cup 21 boats representing CYC. Their crewsincluded Werner Horn, Dawn McIntosh, Dan McGanty, SusanTaylor, Doug McIntosh, and William Tetrick. Mike Priest wasthe CYCteam'scoordinator.

For theuninitiated,team racingis a series ofmatch races,but withthree boatson thecourse foreach team,with thecollectiveteam resultbeing all

that matters. The rules of sailing are constantly at the fore, asteams in a losing position set mark traps for opponents in aneffort to spring teammates back to the front. S/C Bill Stumpjoined a strong group of on-the-water umpires in a racingformat that requires nearly as many referees as competitors.

While CYC Racing fielded a strong and enthusiastic groupof sailors, it was also a group that lacked depth in both teamracing and the boats that were being raced. These factorsproved to be all too telling as CYC claimed a few “scalps” butmore often came out on the short end of tightly contestedmatches. The team had a lot of fun and received a good

schoolingin teamracing,leavingus allwith ahugeappetitefor moreof thishighlyexcitingversionof oursport.

CYC Sailors Compete in Team Racing Event By DAN MCGANTY

Standing on the Balboa Yacht Club Governor’s Cup 21 deck: Skipper Bob Little, Werner Horn, Dawn McIntosh, Skipper S/C BillPetersen, Dan McGanty, Susan Taylor, Skipper Liz Hjorth, Doug McIntosh, Will Tetrick.

Team California YC (sail numbers 7, 8, 9) lining up for a win vs. Newport YC in an early heat.

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For yacht racers across southernCalifornia, one date you must have onyour calendar is CYC's Cal Race Week,

to be held the weekend of May 30-31. Comediscover the pleasure of late spring sailing inMarina del Rey, with afternoon breezes in thelow to mid-teens and perfect temperatures forracing around the buoys on the bay. Toexperience the fun and challenges of Cal RaceWeek, either as a yacht racer or member ofthe race committee team, be sure to sign upnow.

CYC expects many one-design classes toreturn in 2015, including the J/109, J/105,J/80, J/70, Martin 242, J/24, Viper 640, Tartan101, Santana 30/30, and Open 5.70 boats.

PHRF classes are open to boats withratings 180 or lower under SoCal PHRF.Displacement and performance factors will beconsidered when establishing handicap classesin an effort to provide competitive racing.

Multiple venues with separate start/finishlines will minimize interference between boatsin different classes and insure that most ofyour time on the water will be spent racing.The weekend's hospitality will be a fittingcomplement to the on-the-water competition.There will be entertainment both days, withhosted beverages on the docks and a no-hostBBQ on Saturday, and complimentarybeverages with hors d'oeuvres at the trophypresentation on Sunday.

Discounts to race fees, as outlined in theNotice of Race, will be offered to:

1. US Sailing members;

2. Early entrants (those who register beforeMay 17);

3. "Frequent racers," defined as thosehaving registered for any four of thefollowing races: 2014 Cal Race Week,2015 SCYA Midwinters, 2015 HarrisSpring Regatta, 2015 Malibu Zig Zag,and the April 15 to May 13, 2015 SunsetSeries (each evening counts separately).

Contact Regatta Co-chairs Derek Heeb orDuncan Cameron at [email protected] for any questions or to volunteerfor race committee.

Cal Race WeekReturns

May 30-31By DUNCAN CAMERON, Regatta Co-chair

- Bronny Daniels photo (Joysailing.com)This could be you at Cal Race Week!

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T hank you to tuxedo-clad Zoran Segina, with hismarvelous voice, who created an unforgettablyentertaining Karaoke Night. Singers were numerous and

songs definitely diversified. Who knew we had such musicallytalented CYC members?

Activities Day found the Power Fleet chairs exploiting theirtalent and showcasing their distinctive activities for the year,with something for everyone. I thank all the chairs for theirvery hard work and excellent contribution to our yacht club.

S/C Anne Sacks, a director of Recreational Boaters ofCalifornia, presented a Mariners Education seminar on thecontroversial and challenging “Options for Reducing CopperLevels in Marina del Rey.” She and her guests, Paul Skipper,Owner, S&K Dive Service, and Simon Landt, General Manager,Windward Yacht Center, presented truly informative andnecessary guidance. We thank you, Anne, for your love andconcern for MdR and CYC.

Power Fleet events are open to all CYC members. See youat the Club!

SPRING DOCK PARTY“ROCK THE DOCK”

Saturday, April 25Jennifer Dakoske Koslu and Lisa Carrington, with help

from their Family Committee, have planned an exciting night of“yacht rock” as we usher in our boating season. BYOB andpotluck. Come join the Power Fleet from 5-8 p.m. at the hoistdock. Special babysitting and activities for kids have beenarranged, so parents, there is no excuse not to come!

SAVE THE DATES:

Saturday, May 23 **date change**Day Cruise to Malibu & Progressive-Boats Lunch

Power and Sailboats

Saturday, June 20Summer Dock Party – Celebrating MdR’s 50th Birthday

Saturday, 4th of JulyDinghy Cruise and Luncheon Party

Power Fleet On-the-WaterPhoto Contest

Winner: Paula Cameron

“Sunset Series Intruder”taken during Sunset Series finish

from the guest dock on 8/13/2014

Submit On the Water Photos to:

[email protected]

Music and Education Leading the WayBy SEO KAREN STIRLING, Power Fleet Chair

CYC Power FleetCYC Power Fleet

T hose brave souls who do not feel the least bit intimidatedin showcasing their vocal abilities beyond the confines ofa shower stall were welcomed with open arms – and

microphones - at the annual CYC Karaoke Party on February 6,2015.

As the evening progressed, the repertoire steadily expandedin dynamics and volume, from Dean Martin and Perry Como softballads crooned by a tuxedo-clad emcee Zoran Segina, to raucouseditions of “Sweet Caroline” and “I’ve Got Friends in LowPlaces” belted out by a chorus of the most enthusiastic, if notalways tonally correct, ensemble. Blame it on the steady supplyof adult beverages from the bar off to starboard.

At the conclusion of the evening, two acts clearly stood out.The first one was a hilarious duet rendition of an Elvis Presleystandard “Blue Moon,” by SEO Gail Namerow and RandySprout, which brought them a first prize. The second prizewinner, Diane Lotny, was a visitor from New York City, with abeautiful timbre, whose soulful presentation captivated the judges.

Mariners Education Seminar

Options for ReducingCopper Levels in MdR

By S/C ANNE SACKS

T his informative, well-attended, interactive forum broughtto light the ways that Marina del Rey recreational boaterscan immediately reduce copper levels in our harbor. Paul

Skipper, for 40 years the owner of S& K Dive Service andcertified by the California Professional Divers Association,explained how the right hull cleaning practices can reduce copperleaching by 48%.

Simon Landt, General Manager of Windward Yacht Center,gave a comprehensive presentation on copper-free antifouling hullpaints currently available that are best for Marina del Rey; forexample, Econea biocide, which is available from three paintcompanies. Simon also discussed how a vessel's operatingenvironment makes a huge difference on the effectiveness ofthese coatings. Not all paint products work best for every type ofboat or in every climate.

This Power Fleet Mariners Education event was organized byS/C Anne Sacks with support from Power Fleet Chair SEO KarenStirling.


Voices of CYC Karaoke By ZORAN SEGINA, Chair


EEnergy and enthusiasm filled the Club at the recentCYC Activities Showcase. Members and visitorswere treated to a smorgasbord of enticing posters,

displays, and props promoting events and activitiesoffered during the year. The Fireside Room wasbursting with event chairs, committee members, andinterested participants, so we were fortunate thatfavorable weather allowed us to extend our reach to thefront lawn and beyond.

The outside area also permitted the display of oneof CYC’s two newly acquired Martin 242s, available formembers' use in the new Club Keelboat Program.Visitors outside were also treated to instruction in bocceball, which is also a new activity at the Club.

Many traditional events and several new ones werecreatively showcased amidst copious hors d’oeuvres andwine. Sports included paddle tennis, pickle ball, andgolf; games included bridge and mahjong; and artistic

endeavors featured painting,knitting, and knotting. The greatoutdoors tempted with fishingand scuba diving, as well asmultiple occasions in 2015 toexplore by sail or power boat oncruises lasting a few hours toseveral days.

Opportunities to volunteeron race committee, join CYC’s Radio Amateur Group,and participate in Evening Colors were also presented.The social among us were encouraged to hang out at adock party or participate in a book club, while thosewith a keen palate were urged to try an elegant dinnerwith our Epicurean Society or take a moment to samplewine at a wine appreciation event.

A distinguished group of Staff Commodores (AnneSacks, Denny Haythorn, and Bill Watkins) identifiedseveral displays deserving special mention and thefollowing prizes were awarded:• Best Use of Libations: Family Activities Committee• Largest Booth Exhibit: Club Keelboat Program• Left Shark Award: Cruising Fleet• Dressed to the Nines: Epicurean Society• Cutesy Little Booth: Happy Birthday Dock Party• Simplest and Best Use of a Booth: Golf

I hope you’ll join the fun and choose some of thesemany activities to enjoy at your Club.

Oh, the Things You Can Do –

There’s Fun forEveryone!

By P/C DEBBIE FEINERMAN

Visitors were treated to instruction in bocce ball, which is a new activityat the Club. -Michelle Weston photo

TT ake a regular, normal, runof the mill, ordinaryOpening Day Ceremony at

one of the world’s finest yachtclubs—then add zydeco music,Cajun food, beads, featheredmasks, parasols, and a BourbonStreet Mardi Gras-style partyincluding Hurricanes and otherNew Orleans mixology, and whatdo you have? California YachtClub’s amazing Opening Day,2015. What a party!

Beneath a beautiful southernCalifornia sky, Commodore RickTurner and his Bridge formallycommissioned CYC’s 2015season, with a colorfulbackground of flags, fun, friends,blue blazers, lovely springdresses, and a roaring cannonblast set off by our CannoneerDiane Adler and Master at ArmsScott Jarema. What a wonderfulday to celebrate the beginning ofthe 2015 yachting season at theClub!

Following the traditionalintroductions of the StaffCommodores, the 2015 Bridgeand Junior Bridge, and dignitariesin attendance, the Club washonored by Steve Napolitano,Field Deputy for Supervisor DonKnabe, who presentedCommodore Turner with aspecial commemorative burgee torecognize our Club’s vital role inthe development of Marina delRey as a world class yachtingcenter. This was especially fittingon this Opening Day, as 2015 isthe harbor’s 50th birthday.Commodore Turner assured all inattendance that this unique burgeewould be displayed in aprominent place in the Club.

I would like to thank theentire Opening Day 2015Committee for their generousassistance. There was so muchwonderful help and support fromso many devoted Club


California Yacht Club – Opening Day, 2015 Laissez les bon temp roulez! – Fun and Friends

By FLEET CAPTAIN MIKE BLECHER

Commodore Rick Turner addresses the Opening Day attendees.

Opening Day Color Guard, U.S.M.C. 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines

members—so many, in fact, that I amsure I will miss mentioning someone’sname, and for that egregious andunforgivable error, I humbly apologizein advance. My thanks go to: CYCWAEO Sharon Stewart, SEO KarenStirling, SEO Mary Jane McClintock,S/C and SEO Betta Mortarotti, S/CDavid Collins, S/C Bill Watkins, ScottJarema, FBO Pam Spriggs, ConnieHyman, SEO Michele Caylor, Jr. SEONancy Matzdorff, SEO DonnaPetersen, SEO Stephanie Weston, PortCaptain Debbie Feinerman and theentire 2015 Bridge, and GeneralManager Michele Underwood and hergreat staff at CYC.

And, last but certainly not least, Iextend my thanks to S/C MartinMcCarthy for his excellentphotographs of the day, the Breeze stafffor holding the publication date of theClub’s magazine so we could includethis article and photos, all of EOStewart's wonderful CYCWA volunteergreeters and hostesses, and BarbieBlecher for all manner of good ideas,lots of help wherever it was needed,and for letting me take all the credit.Thank you all for your part in makingthis a truly special day for our Club.


CYC Staff Commodores

R/C Kellie Fennessy and Mike Priest receiving the 2014 George L. and Kay B. Fisher MemorialTrophy from SCYA Vice Commodore Shawn Milligan, SCYA Commodore Monty Groutage, andJr. S/C Morrie Wilkie.

Cmmdr. TurnerreceivescommemorativeMdR 50th birthdayburgee fromBeaches andHarbors DivisionChief Carol Bakerand 4th DistrictField Deputy SteveNapolitano.

P/C Debbie Feinerman presents the ASMBYC Yachtsman of the Year Award to S/C Bill Watkins.

F/C Mike Blecher and Barbie toasting the manyCYC members who contributed to making OpeningDay 2015 such a success.

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CYCWA Secretary Diane Howard, First Officer Carol Watkins, and EO Sharon StewartA stilt-walker, a magician, Mardi Grasbeads, and plenty of fun

CYC Junior sailors and their coach,Guillaume Rasse

The Club's splendid luncheon includedmuffaletta sandwiches, among otherexcellent dishes.

Sterling Hathaway, his grandmother, Patty Hathaway (who is holding her great-granddaughter,Scout Hathaway), Sterling's wife, Jennifer Chandler Hathaway, and Stephanie Hathaway

Willie Hjorth



Fun and friends, CYC’s theme for 2015

Barbara Duker and Yumio Dornbergwith their son, Brack

The zydeco band “Bonne Muzique” had everyone in a Mardi Gras frame of mind. Plenty of fun for the kids, too

An Evening in Old HavanaEpicurean Dinner - May 12

By S/C MARTIN MCCARTHY

CCYC Epicurean Society Sommelier Dick Hyman, S/C MartinMcCarthy, and Connie Hyman have teamed up to bring you “AnEvening in Old Havana,” an exciting evening featuring food and

music of Cuba. Dick returned from a December 2014 trip to the 30thAnniversary Havana Jazz Festival with recordings from the many festivalvenues he visited as well as photos of the food and places he enjoyed. Helooks forward to sharing them with everyone.

Dinner Chair Connie brings her culinary expertise to developing amenu of Cuban foods and flavors that will meet the high standards of theEpicurean Society. Join Dick, Martin, Connie and members of theEpicurean Society for Champagne and appetizers in the “Buena VistaSocial Club” in the Fireside Room, followed by an elegant dinner in themain dining room, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

The dinner is open to all CYC members and their guests. Call 310-823-4567, or email [email protected], to reserve your place.


TT he Epicurean Society's annual Sweethearts Dinner,Dining Down Under - A Kiwi Extravaganza, chaired byCommodore Rick Turner and his wife, Ann, was an

extravaganza indeed. The reception featured the 2009 KimCrawford "Small Parcels Fizz" sparkling wine from theMarlborough district, Kir Royales, and a pomegranate andsparkling wine cocktail. Passed appetizers included elegantlyserved green lip mussels that had been marinated in Pernod andchervil oil, and a savory spoonful of salmon in a juniper berryand mustard preparation. The Athenas, a singing group from TheLos Angeles Athletic Club, serenaded us during the reception.

After toasts to our country and the sport of yachting led byStaff Commodores Charlie Kelley and Bill Moore, the Society'sGeneral Chair, Susan French, introduced and welcomed ninenew members to the Epicurean Society: Commodore Turner andAnn, SEO Susan Brunell, Sevan and Kevork Kalenderian, FredLanes, David Piper and Chris Ortiz, and SEO Karen Stirling.The men were presented with the traditional red Epicurean sash

and the women with the Epicurean bracelet.The dinner began with a salad of figs, beets, and burrata,

and then proceeded with seared ostrich carpaccio, followed bya kiwi-mango sorbet intermezzo, and beef filet crusted withhazelnuts and horseradish cream served with mini herbedpommes Anna. Mini Pavlovas with fresh berries and raspberrysauce, accompanied by melt-in-your mouth chocolate truffles,finished off a memorable meal.

Wines served were the 2010 Villa Maria "Cellar Select"Dry Riesling, Marlborough; the 2010 Nick Goldschmidt"Boulder Bank-Fitzroy Vineyard" Pinot Noir, Marlborough; the2011 Esk Valley "Gimblett Gravels" Merlot-Cabernet-Malbec,Hawkes Bay; and the 2013 Cloudy Bay "Noble Late Riesling."

Kudos to Commodore Turner and Ann; to MicheleUnderwood and Chef Matthew, and the entire kitchen staff foran excellent meal; to Gus Marks and Dick Hyman for theexcellent wine pairings; and to the serving staff for a beautifulevening.

Who Knew New Zealand Food Could Be So Good!By SUSAN FRENCH, Epicurean Society General Chair


Sigi Pepper, Harold Arutunian, Patty Hathaway, and Karenand Tom Higgins

Kevork and Sevan Kalenderian, Johnathon and Newman Arndt,Stephanie and Steve Hathaway

Bob Congdon and S/C Alice Leahey, Cmmdr. Turner, Sue and S/C Bill Moore, Jo-Anne and S/C Charlie Kelley

Penelope Cornwall, Frank Jensen,and Linda Kline

CYC General Manager Michele Underwood, ConnieHyman, Cmmdr. Turner and Ann, and Dick Hyman

Chris Ortiz, SEO Karen Stirling, andDavid Piper

S/C Doug Levi and SEO Judy Levi



CYC Burgee Exchange

CYC member Christine Perakis recentlyexchanged burgees with the Commodore of theRoyal BVI Yacht Club, Chris Haycraft.Dedicated to sailing in its many forms, theRoyal BVI Yacht Club was established in 1973and is the British Virgin Islands NationalAuthority for sailing. A licensed captain,Christine now lives in Tortola, where she isliving her dream of delivering boats and doingcharters.

Where will you take the CYC burgee? Email your story and photo to

[email protected].


BOOK MATESThursday, April 1

11:45 a.m. in the Fireside RoomCo-chairs Virginia & Ira TellerMaster mystery writer P.D. James

is the author of “The Lighthouse,” a2006 novel featuring dashingCommander Adam Dalgleish asdetective. A posh retreat island off thecoast of Cornwall is the setting for apolitically sensitive murder as theguests/suspects are highly placed.James’s talent for understated butpowerful emotion, characterization, andnuance combine with a satisfyingintellectual puzzle. Moderator is S/CCheryl Mahaffey. Call the Club forreservation and lunch information.

SUNSET BOOK CLUBWednesday, April 15

6:30 p.m. in the Fireside RoomCo-chairs Marie Hedlund

and Antoinette LeosAnne-Marie O’Connor tells the

riveting true story of the setting andpeople behind the creation and theft ofthe famous painting “The Lady inGold” by Gustav Klimt. One of thesparkling masterpieces of the earlytwentieth century, painted in 1907,during the Second World War thepainting was confiscated from thefamily by the Nazis and never returnedto the heirs. More than fifty years afterthe war, Adele’s niece and Holocaustsurvivor, Maria Altmann, sued theAustrian government and eventuallyregained possession of the painting. Ourmoderator is SEO Norma Pratt. Price is$10.00 inclusive for dessert and coffee.Call 310-823-4567 for reservations,which are requested.

CYCWA PADDLE TENNISevery Tuesday and Thursday

10 a.m. to noon. Bring your paddles to the courts for

fun-filled round-robin matches. Noexperience required – all skill levels arewelcome and invited to participate.Following the play on Thursdays, thereis a no-host lunch in the dining room.Contact cochairs Paula Watson andLinde Caughey for more information.

CYCWA BRIDGE CLUBevery Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dining RoomBridge players of all skill levels are

invited to join this club. Bridge is anexcellent way to sharpen the mind withstrategy and memory as well as meet a greatgroup of talented members who know whoto combine fun and competition. Tables areset up in the bar area. Cards and scoresheets are provided. The bridge playersbreak midday for a no-host luncheon. Allinterested new players are encouraged toparticipate. Contact Chair Joan Silver formore information.

CYCWA KNIT OR KNOTevery Wednesday10:30 a.m. to noon

Club LoungeKnitters, crocheters, or needleworkers

of any sort are welcome to join us in theMember Lounge. Beginners are verywelcome as we have many experienced

craftpersons who can help you with thatnew or abandoned project. New Clubmembers are especially invited. A no-host lunch in the dining room followsthe activities. Contact Chair PattyHathaway for more information.

MAHJONGevery Thursday at 1 p.m.

Join the group on Thursdays to playthis fascinating and strategic tile game.All skill levels welcome. If you alreadyplay mahjong, you can also help teachthe game and strategies to members whoare new to the game. Just come andhave some fun!

For more information, drop by orcontact Chair Susan Allan.

PAINTING AFICIONADOSevery second and fourth Wednesday

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Join the growing artistic group – if

you enjoy drawing and painting, this isthe group for you. The group isfortunate to have some incredibleguidance and teaching from some ofCYC’s talented artists. All skill levelsencouraged. For details, contact NancyFellows.

CYCWA On The HorizonBy SHIRLEY CABEEN

FILM EVENT AT ELSEGUNDO OLD TOWN

MUSIC HALL

Sunday April 26, 2:30 p.m.“The Desert Song”

Join us in El Segundo for this1953 Technicolor operetta fromWarner Bros., starring GordonMcRae and Kathryn Grayson, withmusic by Sigmund Romberg andbook and lyrics by OscarHammerstein II, Otto Harbach,and Frank Mandel. There is nobetter place to view thisHollywood classic than thecelebrated Old Town Music Hall,featuring the Mighty WurlitzerPipe Organ. Doors open at 2 p.m.and the afternoon begins withpowerful music, a sing-a-long, anda comedy short before the film.Admission: $10 ($8 Seniors 62+).Reserve your seat for this uniqueevent by calling 310-823-4567.


CCYCWA’s second program for 2015 was a visit to thehistoric Wilshire May Company Building to see and enjoy“Hollywood Costume,” organized by the Victoria and

Albert Museum, London, and the Academy of Motion PictureArts and Sciences. The Wilshire May Company Building atWilshire and Fairfax is the future location of the AcademyMuseum of Motion Pictures.

The multi-media exhibit was enjoyed by 39 CYC members.Projected images everywhere you looked brought many famouscostumes to life. Videos of faces were projected onto themannequin heads and “talked” to us as we passed, explaining theimportance of a particular costume to a particular film and theimportant roles that wardrobe and costumes play in film-making.

The costume “island” devoted to roles played by MerylStreep was magnificent, and to see the iconic dress worn byMarilyn Monroe in “The Seven Year Itch” was thrilling. We

especially enjoyed the very clever diorama with projectionsfrom the witch’s castle in the “Wizard of Oz” at the end of thetour. There were also recorded interviews with costumedesigner Edith Head as well as directors such as QuentinTarantino and Martin Scorsese.

After viewing the exhibit, everyone enjoyed lunch toconclude a wonderful day in Los Angeles. We were very luckyto see this magnificent exhibition before its March 2 closing.The exhibit was dismantled and every item shipped back to itsoriginal owners, all over the world.

A very big thank you goes to SEO Norma Pratt fororganizing the carpool at the Club parking lot and gettingeveryone off to the exhibit on time. Be sure and read “CYCWAOn the Horizon” in this issue to learn about our April filmevent at El Segundo’s Old Town Music Hall on Sunday April26, at 2:30 p.m.

- Carol Watkins photo

CYCWA Goes HollywoodBy FIRST OFFICER CAROL WATKINS


BBocce ball has arrived at CYCand enthusiastic players nowgather each Sunday on two

portable courts on the club’s frontlawn. There is always someone at thecourts on Sundays from 4–6 p.m. tooffer instruction to new players andreminders to those who have notplayed for a while. The Sundayafternoon games finish up just beforethe Evening Colors ceremonies.

The bocce ball sets are availablefor checkout at the front desk any timethe Club is open, and the rules havebeen posted on the Club’s website onthe Club Activities pull-down menu. Inthe coming weeks, Bocce Ball Co-chairs Stephanie Hathaway and S/CLeweck will be sending out moreinformation about this fun sport. If youhave any questions, send them a noteat [email protected].

Bocce BallAnyone?

By S/C TOM LEWECK

- Michelle Weston photo


TThe CYC junior rowers began their racing season with tworecent regattas. The first was The Beach Sprints, hostedby Long Beach Rowing Association, on January 31,

2015. This regatta is notable for not being held on the water. Instead, this yearly regatta is held indoors with rowers

competing against each other on “Concept 2” rowing machinesrather than in rowing shells. These machines are the world-widestandard for indoor training and testing of competitive rowers.For many junior rowers, their results on these machines are theequivalent of their SAT scores in terms of importance.

Competitors in each class are seeded in heats of 16, basedon their previous personal bests. The competition is to row2,000 meters (on the machine) as fast as they can. The Varsitycompetition had four classes: lightweight boys and girls andopen weight boys and girls.

CYC medaled in three of the four classes, despite having aVarsity team of only eleven rowers (four boys and seven girls).Ben Gutierrez placed first in the boy’s lightweight event with atime of 6’41”. Bridget O’Callahan took third in the girl’slightweight event, despite being 14 years old and the youngest

competitor in her class (the winner was 18 and second placewas 17). In the same class, Grace Heinrichs placed 14th andPeyton Lancaster was 16th.

Nicki Schindler was third in the very competitive women’sopen weight event with a time of 7’25”. Sky Karasik was 7th,Sophie Hart 8th, and Anissa Agrama 17th. In the boy’s openweight event, Jonathan Solomon placed 6th, Zach Steinfeld10th, and James Nowotny 14th.

Our next regatta, The President’s Day Regatta, hosted bythe Long Beach Junior Crew on February 14, 2015, was atraditional on-the-water-regatta. This yearly regatta is held onthe waters of the Long Beach Marine Stadium and is 1400meters in length. Teams from all over California competed,most of whom are much larger in number than ours.

The CYC team posted outstanding results. The Varsityrowers won three of the four singles events and placed third inthe other, placed first and second in the two girl’s doublesevents, placed fourth in the boy’s double, and third in the boy’squad. Had our second boy’s double not been rendered unusableby a wayward official’s boat right before their start, we stood avery good chance of winning another race. The team also had afifth in the girl’s lightweight double and fourth in the girl’squad.

The team is training very hard for their upcoming regattas,hoping to peak for the US Rowing Regional Championship,where they will try to qualify for the US Rowing YouthNational Championship that will be held this year in Sarasota,Florida, June 12-14.

CYC Junior Rowers Have aSuccessful Start to the

2015 SeasonBy S/C CRAIG LEEDS, Junior Rowing Coach

CYC Junior Sailing

At the 2015 Optimist Midwinter West SCYYRA Carrie Series#4 conducted by LAYC in February, CYC Junior sailorsAlexis Westland won third place in the Red Fleet, GrantJanov won third place in the Blue Fleet, and Gavin McJoneswon first place in the Red Fleet.

CYC’S Opti Junior Champ Fleet racers are ready to competeon day one of the 2015 Harken Series #1 Regatta, heldFebruary 28 - March 1.

Alexis Westland won third in the Red Fleet and KatharineDoble won third in the White Fleet in challenging conditionson Santa Monica Bay during the Harken Series #1 Regatta.

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destruction, death at Dachau, the looting and the hiding oftreasures as well as humans. Now the gold was both amysterious shimmer in the painting with the identity of Adelereduced to “the lady in gold” and real “gold” in the giving upof assets to the Nazis to save lives ... danger was everywhere.The painting becomes a symbol of a faded era, ignoring therecent past. What would Adele, who loved the elegant worldof Vienna, have thought of a greedy Austria, eager to holdonto those treasures and deny its complicity in acquiring them?

Finally, years later, Maria emerges again. An elderlywidow, living in America, she, with her young lawyer, led thefight to reclaim “Adele” from Austria for the family. Thedrama continues, not just with the legal fight but conflictswithin the family. The paintings were hard won, then sold.The framed painting of Adele now graces the LauderMuseum in New York. She continues to gaze down, stillraising questions: Who owns art? The country of origin? Thepatrons who have the "gold" to pay for it? Or do those whowitness what the artist saw and are stirred to their own soulsown the art?

Do read this intricate and amazing story and join us for adiscussion of all these mysteries on Wednesday, April 15, at6:30 p.m. Our Moderator will be SEO Norma Pratt. Therewill, of course, be an elegant dessert and coffee. Reservationsare requested and the cost is $10.00, inclusive. Call 310-823-4567 to reserve.

Oh what a tangled tale! This is a complex and well-researched account of the “Austrian Mona Lisa” thatwill intrigue anyone interested in the art world,

encompassing morals, politics, philosophy, history, and all ofthe drama of the lives behind the icons we encounter even today.

It was the “Belle Époque,” the fin de siècle, and Viennawas a center of grand culture, with the wealthy Jewishintelligentsia's patronage of the finest minds and artists of thetime: Freud, Picasso, Monet, Mahler, Strauss, and, of course,that "bad boy" of the art world, Gustav Klimt. The beautifuland modern thinking Adele Bloch-Bauer reveled in thisatmosphere and rebelled against the old order that kept womenout of the limelight and “protected” them from learning andnew ideas. Her young niece, Maria Block-Bauer, looked on asher aunt “holds court” during salons filled with these talentedand clever people.

Her salons were known for their lively exchanges and freespirit. Klimt's sensual and haunting society portraits led to arelationship (perhaps an affair) that created one of the mostfamous paintings of all time, his portrait of Adele Block-Bauer.Encased in gold, Adele looks down on the world inbemusement ... what are her secrets?

This fragile, almost fairy tale world was crushed by theheavy boots of Nazi occupation. The newly-married MariaBlock-Bauer Altmann returns from her honeymoon with herdashing husband “Fritz” Altmann to a scene of house arrest,

Sunset Book Club“The Lady in Gold: The Extraordinary Tale of GustavKlimt’s Masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer”

By ANTOINETTE LEOS, Sunset Book Club Co-chair


Marriage, religion, and the law were the controversialsubjects of our March Book Mates selection, “TheChildren’s Act,” by bestselling author Ian McEwan.

SEO Stephanie Weston moderated and led the discussion, whichwas often heated, with many diverse and opposing opinionsoffered. Legal perspectives and real life case ramifications wereprovided by Club member and attorney, Zoran Segina.

Stephanie drew attention to the novel’s many moraldilemmas, the questions of responsibility and commitment, andthe personal conflicts, especially in marriage and religion. Thesethemes became even clearer when we learned more about theauthor’s background. Ian McEwan not only suffered though anasty divorce, he was an atheist. Comparisons were also madeto the recent headlines about the outbreak of measles andparents refusing to have their children vaccinated. In the end,everyone agreed that this was the author’s most accessible andpersonal novel since “Atonement,” especially in how childrenimpact the lives of adults, and utilized a deceptively simple plotthat took unexpected turns from beginning to shocking end.

In the novel, Fiona Maye is a High Court judge in Londonpresiding over cases in family court. She is fiercely intelligent,well respected, and deeply immersed in the nuances of herparticular field of law. Often the outcome of a case seemssimple from the outside, the course of action to ensure a child'swelfare obvious. But the law requires more rigor than merepragmatism, and Fiona is expert in considering the sensitivitiesof culture and religion when handing down her judgments.

Fiona's professional success belies domestic strife. Herhusband, Jack, asks her to consider an open marriage and, after anargument, moves out of their house. His departure leaves heradrift, wondering whether it was not love she had lost, so much asa modern form of respectability; whether it was not contempt andostracism she really fears. She decides to throw herself into herwork, especially a complex case involving a seventeen-year-oldboy whose parents will not permit a lifesaving blood transfusionbecause it conflicts with their beliefs as Jehovah's Witnesses. ButFiona’s husband doesn't leave her thoughts, and the pressure toresolve the case – as well as her crumbling marriage – tests Fionain ways that kept us all thoroughly enthralled until the laststunning page.

A case with equally complicated and conflicted charactersfaces readers of our April book, “The Lighthouse.” This thirteenthwhodunit by award-winning author P.D. James, featuring intrepidScotland Yard Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, was described by NYTimes critic Janet Maslin as “a rich menu of murder, garnishedwith a small sprig of shame.” S/C Cheryl Mahaffey will moderateand asked members to consider assuming the roles of the differentcharacters in the novel in order to create a “Ten Little Indians”atmosphere to the overall discussion.

SEO Norma Pratt, moderator of our May 7 meeting’s non-fiction selection, has confirmed that signed first edition copies of“The Kindness of The Hangman,” by co-author and guest HenryOster, are available for purchase at the front desk at a reducedcash price. The book for June was also selected: “The Girl on theTrain,” the New York Times bestseller written by Paula Hawkins.Susan Allan will moderate this page-turning thriller.

We meet on the first Thursday of every month, 11:45 a.m.- 2p.m., for lunch and a stimulating environment of discussion thathas made Book Mates such a popular book club. Remember, ournext read is “The Lighthouse” by P.D. James. Pick up a copy andjoin us on April 2.

Luncheon: $12.47++ Reservations are a must. Call 310-823-4567.

Book Mates:Jury Verdict on Marriage,

Religion, and the LawBy VIRGINIA and IRA TELLER, Co-chairs

MM arina del Rey is celebrating its fiftiethanniversary with a huge birthdaycelebration the weekend of April 10-12.

There will be tall ships in the harbor, a boat show,local exhibitors, and kid activities in Burton ChasePark, plus a concert and fireworks show on Fridaynight. CYC is participating by having a booth atBurton Chase Park and holding an open house onSaturday. Michelle Weston, our Membership Salesand Marketing Director, will be organizing tours ofthe Club on Saturday. If you are at CYC that day,please welcome our visitors and let them know how great it isto be a member of CYC.

As was mentioned in the Commodore’s Column, thismonth you will find the annual contribution to theCompetition Fund on your monthly statement. This is the solesource of funding for our junior and senior sailors and rowerswho compete in national, regional, and international events,so please contribute. When you see pictures this year of CYCsailors and rowers on the podium, you will know that youcontributed to their success by contributing to theCompetition Fund.

Cruising season kicks off this month with a rendezvouscruise to Los Angeles Yacht Club’s facility in Howlands Coveon April 17-19. Situated on the north side of Catalina, it isequipped with a large barbeque, a full wet bar, heads, andplenty of tables. Please call the front desk and make areservation, so our chair knows how many people to plan for

and can email you last minute instructions.We have had several requests to do another

Riedel glassware seminar. Our own Gus Marks hasarranged for Christopher Dillon from Riedel topresent an educational and entertaining program onApril 24. Using the new Riedel Veritas red winetasting set, Mr. Dillon will demonstrate therelationship between the shape of a glass and ourperception and enjoyment of the wine. Thisevening will include a three-course dinner usingwines appropriate for the glasses demonstrated:

new world Pinot Noir, old world Syrah, and Cabernet/Merlot.The price of dinner includes a set of the glasses valued at$109 to take home, so please make a reservation earlyenough so that we can have all the glassware available forthe evening.

Our annual 1040 Dinner is slated for April 16. Whetheryou sent Uncle Sam a check or got a tax refund, every CYCmember will get some relief in the dining room. With entréespriced at $10.40, you can’t miss this great bargain. This is asold out event each year, so call for reservations.

Join us on May 16 for an exciting day of activities withU.S. Sailing's "Team Sperry Top-Sider," our country's best2016 Olympic Sailing Team prospects, and be sure that youread S/C Tom Leweck’s “save the date” article in this issue.R/C Kellie Fennessy is looking for auction donations andvolunteers to help with the event.

See you ‘round the Club!

From The ManagerBy MICHELE UNDERWOOD


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