THE STILLWATER COVE’ER

June-July 2019

Upcoming EventsBy Judy Furman - Vice Commodore

Mark your calendars for June and July! Our annual HUMMA HUMMA PARTY is being held on Friday, June 21st from 6:00 to 10:00 pm in the Dining Room, featuring a tropical band led by Peter Meuse…think Brazil and the Islands! See below for a picture from last year’s Humma Humma Party.

Our FIRST PIER BBQ of the 2019 season is scheduled for June 29th at Stillwater Pier from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. It includes complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, bottled water and BBQ grills. Bring your own tablecloth, entree, condiments, and a potluck dish for the community table. We provide plates, utensils, napkins, and plastic cups. Remember there is no glass on the pier. Enjoy the beauty, congenial members, family, and food!

July brings SWINGIN’ WITH THE RAT PACK on Sunday, July 14th from 6:00 to 10:00pm. Be transported back to the “Copa Room” at the Sands Hotel Las Vegas circa early

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Pebble Beach’s100th Centennial Celebration along with the US Open is here! W h e n S F B M o r s e w a s promoting Pebble Beach as a recreational playground, his earliest golf course maps

referred to Stillwater Cove as “Yacht Harbor”. In celebration, join us for a catered lunch during practice rounds (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday) aboard a visiting Yacht named the Leight Star. Make your reservations now with Debbie Monti at debbiemonti@gmail.com. On Monday Joann Dost, renowned photographer, will share her recorded splendor of playing Pebble from her book, “The Ultimate Round” and Tuesday SYC Director Bruce Graham, cousin of Paul Graham, Pebble Beach’s earliest photographer, will delight us with stories and photos from SYC’s Yacht Harbor Days. On Wednesday, we welcome Charley Osbourne, SFB Morse’s grandson, for more storytelling from his new book, Boss: The Story of S.F.B. Morse, the Founder of Pebble Beach. Books will be available to

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Potluck Pier BBQ’s(All BBQs are 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Stillwater Pier)

• Saturday, June 29

• Sunday, July 21

• Sunday, August 25

• Sunday, September 8

• Sunday, October 13

Fri, June 21 Humma Humma Party 6:00-10:00 PM

Sun. July 14 Swingin' with the Rat Pack 6:00-10:00 PM

Fri. August 9 Surfin'-The Beach Boys Tribute

6:00-10:00 PM

Sun. Sept. 22 Pirates! 6:00-10:00 PM

Sun. Oct. 6 Lobster Fest 4:00-6:00 PM

Fri. Nov. 8 Commodore’s Ball 6:00-10:00 PM

Social Event Schedule

purchase. Joann and Charley will be happy to autograph them.

In May, we enjoyed a colorful Pier Opening with a Cinco De Mayo flair. The skies cooperated and we had 180 members in attendance.  While the recent storms and swells at the pier have caused some interruption in our water sports, we do expect to resume kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing in earnest. Contact our Harbormasters at harbormaster@sycpb.org or 831-625-8520, or check our website www.SYCPB.org for specifics on daily conditions, hours, and equipment.

Our Youth Water Sports Program begins July 1st. There is a host of information in this edition on sailing lessons and our Thursday Evening Adult Sailing activities. June is also the month when our famous Pier BBQ’s and sailing Regattas resume. Discover what Vice Commodore Judy Furman and her Social Committee have lined up for our summer evening events in her column titled “Upcoming Events.”  We’ve enjoyed April Bingo with a 50’s flair, and a May Disco evening with DJ Willi. June and July promise some lively dinner dances. Mark your calendars for our renowned “Humma Humma” and then it’s off to Las Vegas “Swingin' with the Rat Pack”. All of this doesn’t happen without a healthy bank of volunteers! Please contact me at Commodore@sycpb.org or our flag officers so we may engage you in a committee or a fun volunteer opportunity in our sailing or social programs. Smooth Sails Ahead,

1960’s where Frank, Dean and Sammy worked their magic! Enjoy The Scott Brown Band and “their” Frankie, as they set the mood with the music that this swinging trio made famous. Cocktails at The Copa, of course!

Our JULY PIER BBQ will be on Sunday July 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. You can look forward to another fun summer evening ... remember to bring your Pier BBQ Set Up and Bring a Jacket, too!

We always need volunteers to help plan, decorate, check in guests ... a great way to meet people! Please contact me at jafurman@att.net

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(pictured above: Pastor Luke Barnes from Carmel Presbyterian blesses the fleet at Pier Opening. Special thanks to Hilary Hanlon & Lacy Buck at Chaparral

Vineyards for celebratory wine selections.)

Thank you to all who have registered their children for our Youth Sailing sessions this summer. Most sessions are now full; however, there are a few remaining slots in Session 6 (August 5th-9th).

Please feel free to consult the online registry (links below) to secure a spot on the waitlist.

REGISTER NOW Online here

Printable Registration Form here

or email Rear Commodore Peter Hanlon at Watersports@sycpb.org

Message from the Rear CommodoreBy Peter Hanlon

Our 71st SYC Season has officially begun! We welcome our Harbormasters to the Stillwater Pier this year. Lead Harbormaster is Bruce Graham, a Director on SYC’s Board who is an accomplished sailor and yachtsman who grew up in Stillwater Cove. He will be assisted by Rodger Rauch, Bradley Schoch and George Penley. Harbormaster hours are 11-5, Mon-Wed, and 11-7, Thursday-Sunday. Reservations are strongly recommended for use of Watersports equipment. Contact the Harbormaster at 831-625-8520 or come to the Pier and sign up directly. Further rules for equipment use are posted on the boathouse door and on our website at www.SYCPB.org.

Attention Sailors, Lapsed Sailors and Wanna Be Sailors!

Come experience the thrill of sailing in Carmel Bay! Our SYC Sailing Committee is offering opportunities to hone your sailing skills and earn your sailing certification. Let us craft a sailing experience for you aboard one of the vessels in our fleet (FJs, Picos, Santanas, Catalina 25). Contact the Rear Commodore Peter Hanlon at rearcommodore@sycpb.org for questions and/or visit the pier and list your name on the sign-up sheet.

Pictured on the right: Our team of volunteers toiling away to get our pier and moorings ready for Opening. Jeff Jackson painting the hulls of our fleet. Added thanks to Bruce Graham, Dick George, Ed Schaupp, Robert Superko and student volunteer Anton Guerra who, under the direction of Port Captain Charlie Kurtmen, assisted with mooring checks, placements and other repairs.

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Meet Sally Joe! Our Catalina 25, Sally Joe, returns to the Cove to join our Adult Sailing program. SYC Members , Captain Kevin Larkin and his First Mate Debbie Larkin are offering our members sailing opportunities on days / eves of light winds and calm seas.

Contact: Debbie Larkin at debofpb@gmail.com or call/text 831-818-0602.

Thursday Night Adult SailingJoin us at the Pier for casual adult sailing on summer evenings of June 18th, June 25th, July 25th, July 28th, August 8th, August 22nd, August 29th, September 5th, September 12th, and September 19th. Consult your Directory, page 15, for specifics.

Who Is Cynthia And Where Did She Go?If you answer this question correctly you will win a prize!

Hint: She graced Pebble Beach golf course in 1938. She could knock the ball into a cup with relative ease and was “a tease” to many a struggling golfer because if Cynthia could score.. perhaps YOU could too!   She was invited to PB by none other than SFB Morse himself. And then..... she VANISHED!   Can you tell us more?   Submit your answers and stories to The Cove’er Editor, Jeryl Abelmann at jeryl@ronjer.com, by July 15th.

Answer to run in the August Edition of The Cove’er.

What’s That Roar?Periodically the Beach Club Pier and parking lot are abuzz with fire engines. Fire Engine #22 from Pebble Beach has received special designation as a First Responder for Emergencies at Stillwater Pier. You will see Fire Departments from other areas in CA visiting for training, wave runner safety drills, and you will notice a new, specialized floating dock which houses their safety equipment. We are happy to share Stillwater Pier with them to make our waters safer. Reminder, Wave Runners are not permitted in the Cove excluding these specialty training Fire Department drills.

Burgee Exchange

SYC Member Sharene Hamrock exchanges burgees with Commodore Tony Toller at Yacht Club Society Nautique de Saint Tropez.

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There “Otter” be a Law!And there is!  Always maintain a distance of 50 yards from sea animals and birds when boating, kayaking paddle boarding, and photographing. Now that the season is open, we remind you that Stillwater Cove is a designated “Sanctuary” and boating speed limits of 6 knots must be observed within the Cove for ALL except Fire Department Personnel or other emergency rescue.

Welcome YWS Instructors!

Lead Instructor: Bradley SchochBradley Schoch received his Bachelors degree from CSUMB in 2011 and his Masters in Instruct iona l Science & Technology in 2013. Bradley served as sailing team captain at CSUMB and led the team to the Pacific Coast Championships. He continued his work with the CSUMB Head Sa i l ing Coach for Stevenson School in Pebble Beach. Bradley earned his Masters in Extension Studies from Harvard University. He has taught and coached sailing for over a decade at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club and SYC. He currently works at US Sailing the Training Department as the Instructional Designer.

Instructor: Mark MichaelMark was born and raised here in Pebble Beach and

was a capable assistant to our Port Captain and Harbormasters at age 8.He is a graduate of Stillwater Yacht Club Watersports Program and Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club Sailing program. He was an instructing intern by age 12 and b e c a m e A m e r i c a n S a i l i n g Association (ASA) Certified by age 16. He just completed his

Sophomore year at the University of the Pacific and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Instructor: Caila DevlinCaila has been sailing for 12 years. She started as a student in a junior sailing program. Then became a Junior Instructor. For the pa s t th ree year s she instructed and coached children and teenagers from the ages of 6-18. At the age of 16 she was invited to the Zoom 8 World Championships in Estonia. She sailed for team USA. Currently she is the Captain of the CSUMB Sailing team.

Intern: Elliot Cash

Elliot Cash began as a SYC camper in the Junior Watersports Program, and has served as a volunteer/intern for the past two summers. Elliot has sailed for the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club JV Sailing Team, was Scuba certified at 11 years old, and currently plays water polo for the Santa Cruz Water Polo Club.

Intern: Graham CashGraham Cash was a camper in the SYC Junior Watersports Program and a volunteer for the past two summers. Graham has abundant experience with sailing and water safety. He was a skipper for the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club Varsity Sailing Team for two years, and was a Lifeguard at the Monterey Sports Center. Graham is in his Senior year at Carmel High, and looks forward to attending Texas Christian University in the fall where he will major in Biology and will be on the Pre-Med track.

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Regatta ScheduleMPYC Commodore’s Regatta June 22 & 23

Santanarama & Shields Regatta August 3 & 4

Labor Day Regatta (for Mercury Class Boats) August 31 & September 1

CommodoreVice CommodoreRear CommodoreStaff Commodore

SecretaryTreasurer

Port CaptainFleet Captain

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Denise FoderaroJudy FurmanPeter HanlonDixie SmithTerry RusseyMarina MillerCharlie KurtmenDick ClarkLeBon AbercrombieDavid DayTom DuffyJim FuquaDick GeorgeBruce GrahamBecky JacksonCarl MeyerSherif MichaelJohn PfeifferRobert SuperkoRalph Thompson

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On the Lookout!

Just as Paul Whitman was on the lookout for the winners of a 1949 Regatta, we’re on the lookout for family stories and photos of Stillwater Yacht Club’s history. Send your stories and photos to our Editor by July 15th. We also need reporters and contributors to join our fabulous Cove’er Team. If you would like to join our team please email Jeryl at jeryl@ronjer.com. Thank you to our amazing historian/reporter Megan Mayer and Contributor Baker Charbonnet. A special thanks to our incredible Formatter-In-Chief Jen White.

Ceci Brown and Moya Hesselbein joined us for Bebop Bingo in April. Did they win? Doesn’t matter! The true winner was the Youth Sailing Program as the beneficiary of the proceeds from the evening.

Kudos to Staff Commodore Dixie Smith and Vice Commodore Judy Furman who planned a successful Bingo evening. Special thanks to Monterey Touring Vehicles (831-337-8800) for the loan of this classic car!

Recap from Bebop Bingo!