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The Commodore of
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
cordially invites you to attend the
A N N U A L C O M M O D O R E ‘ S B A L L
on Wednesday, 4 December 2019
at the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport / Medical Center
1144 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL
1800 Social Hour Buffet Stations: 1900 Dinner Salad: 2000 Awards, Avocado Crab, Garden Salad Live Entertainment and Dancing Smoked Salmon Music: 5-piece Band Carving:
“Platinum Soul Band” Steamship Round, Roast Turkey Breast Hot:
Dress: Formal Mashed Potato Bar, Glazed Carrots, Green Bean Almondine
Dessert: Crème Brûlée, Commodore’s Cake
R.S.V.P. card by 25 November Cost: $40.00 per member/ significant other
$50.00 per non-member
Return RSVP to:
Ken Pyle 13661 Perdido Key Drive #1106 Pensacola, FL 32507
Paid Reservation required with return card
No Verbal R.S.V.P.
Commodore’s Ball – December 4th (Wednesday) at Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport/Medical Center
Civil Air Patrol Cadets will be providing valet parking for all in attendance.
When booking room reservations, please have your guests call the hotel directly to book their room under Navy Yacht Club or the group code YACHT and this will allow them to get the discounted rate $89+tax. This rate is available for our standard rooms with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. (850) 479-8900.
Events of World War II to be commemorated
Over the next four years: 75th Anniversary of
the U.S. Navy Experiences in World War II
December 7, 2016 – 75th Anniversary of The Attack on Pearl Harbor the Start of WWII
Starting with the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2016 through the anniversary of the Japanese surrender onboard USS Missouri on September 2, 2020. “World War II history has always been of intense interest to both our service and the country at large – and for a very good reason” said Naval History and Heritage Command Director Sam Cox. “It was a worldwide conflict with existential consequences that continue to unfold, and it affected every American.” America is a maritime nation whose security is tied to the sea and depends on a capable and credible U.S. Navy.
www.history.navy.mil/wwii
NYCP Nominating Committee Chair P/C Bill Clark The nominating committee requests the names of candidates for the 2020 Bridge team. With this request they urge each member to view serving on the Bridge as your personal contribution to the success of the club. Timetable:
• Candidates that have come forth will be presented at the October 3rd General Membership meeting.
• Nominations from the floor will be accepted at that time.
• Elections for 2020 will take place at the November 7th General Membership meeting and again nominations will be open briefly from the floor at the meeting.
• Installation of the 2020 Bridge team will take place at the Commodore's Ball on Wednesday, December 4th.
Membership participation is the key to the overall success of the club - after all - we are a total voluntary organization. Please give serving on the Bridge a top priority. Thank you.
NOVEMBER 2019
From the Helm: By the time you read this, we will have completed our Racing Schedule for 2019 on November 2nd with Commodores Cup #4/Pensacola Bay Championship #12 on Pensacola Bay. It has been a good year for our sailors, especially all the new members who both crewed with other members or entered their own boats into the competition. We hope you all enjoyed the experience and plan to enter even more events next year. First race for NYCP will be February 29th when we kick-off 2020 with Maxine #1/Commodores Cup #1. Thanks to all who make our racing work, including the indispensable Race Committee and those who provide the support ashore (food, beverages, awards, etc.) Please plan to join us on Thursday, November 7 for our last General Membership Meeting of the year. We have a special “Traditional Southern Thanksgiving” meal with smoked and baked turkey and trimmings, desserts, and a fun night with friends. We will be discussing our end-of-year awards nomination process, as well as all the details of the Commodores Ball on Wednesday, December 4th at the Hilton Garden Inn Airport/Medical Center starting at 1800. Invitations have been mailed. If you did not receive one, please contact me or Molly Werner. Please consider inviting friends who may be interested in joining NYCP to see what all the shouting is about. We WILL have a great time, trust me! One other exciting piece of news (See Julie Connerley’s GYA Update) from October. Seven of us participated in the GYA (Gulf Yachting Association) Fish Class Championships at Buccaneer Yacht Club in Mobile, October 19-20. Navy had not competed on the water in 5-7 years so expectations were low. However, our sailors competed well enough to finish fifth out of six clubs. The sweet part is that we finished ahead of a very experience team from PYC who finished sixth. We plan to enter again next year and do even better. Thanks to our Fish Class sailors! Well done. One more time: Commodores Ball on December 4th (Wednesday). The Ball will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn-Airport/Medical Center. We hope you will reserve the date and plan to attend. The banquet food will be extra special and their Ballroom will be
Commodore’s Comments
KEN PYLE
decorated for the holidays and provide a perfect, intimate setting for our celebration. Cost will be same as previous years. A special room rate for the night is available, also. Take care, enjoy life and get out on the water. We live in the most beautiful place in the world to enjoy the water, 12 months a year! Fair Winds and Following Seas - until we see you again.
Ken Pyle 2019 Commodore
[email protected] (850) 912-4890
Upcoming Local Regattas – Meetings – Gatherings
NOVEMBER 1-7 Pensacola YC to St Petersburg YC “Pace
Offshore Challenge” – PYC / StPYC
2 Round the Rose – FYC
2 Commodore’s Cup Race #4 / Veteran Regatta /
Bay Champ #12 – NYCP
2 US Sailing One Day Race Management
Seminar – JYC
2-3 Halloween Regatta – BWYC
3 NOYC Closing – NOYC
7 NYCP Membership Meeting – NYCP
9-10 Jubilee Regatta – PYC
9-10 Gulf Coast High School Championship – GYC
16 Turkey Trot – PBYC
16 Rafferty #2 – PCYC
16-17 Melges 24 Pre-Winters – PYC
16-17 Sugar Bowl Race of Champions – SYC
23 Turkey Day Race – PontYC
23-24 Great Oaks Regatta – SYC
23-24 Lipton Reschedule Date – GYC
28-30 USODA Opti Mid-Winters – SYC
30 30 Million Words Regatta – PYC
NYCP = Navy Yacht Club PBYC = Pensacola Beach Yacht Club PYC = Pensacola Yacht Club FWYC = Fort Walton Yacht Club FYC = Fairhope Yacht Club BWYC = Bay Waveland Yacht Club GYC = Gulfport Yacht Club JYC = Jackson Yacht Club NOYC = New Orleans Yacht Club PCYC = Pass Christian Yacht Club PontYC = Pontchartrain Yacht Club StPYC = St Petersburg Yacht Club SYC = Southern Yacht Club
The Navy Yacht Club will now be using the US Sailing Regatta Network, powered by Regatta Network.com For all race registrations – visit www.navypnsyc.org to obtain registration the link.
All sailors have something in common – the
importance of keeping sailing vibrant and
strong for future generations
2019 NYCP Racing Calendar • November 2, 2019 – Commodore’s Cup
#4 / Veterans Regatta (Bay Champ #12 )
Thanks to everyone for your contributions!
They help keep our organization and its mission alive.
PROPOSED & Approved SLATE of 2020 Nominees NYCP Board Presented by the Chairman of the Nominating Committee – Bill Clark Commodore: Ken Pyle
Vice Commodore: Patrick Sargent
Rear Commodore: Jim Parsons
Fleet Captain: Lee Borthwick
Secretary: Mia Ottesen
Treasurer: Pat Jackson
Membership Director: Molly Werner
Website/Foghorn Director: Richard Smith
GYA Coordinator/ Director: Julie Connerley
Historical Archives Director: Sandy Pyle
Veteran’s Day Holiday….November 11th
...A day to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.
Vice’s Verses
PATRICK SARGENT
Greetings to All, We are looking forward to meeting everyone at our eleventh membership meeting of the year. The eleventh meeting for the General Membership of The Navy Yacht Club will be Thursday, November 7th in the Crow's Nest starting at 1730 with the theme “Traditional Southern Thanksgiving” where your favorite southern Thanksgiving dish will provide plenty of good food and memories. Activities are on the rise (moon rise that is…) at your club with the Full Moon Float on Tuesday, November 12th - get involved with your club and of course our final race of the year and Marina party on November 2nd….there is so much to do! I have enjoyed serving you throughout the year as the Vice Commodore for the Navy Yacht Club and as Chairman for the Navy Cup. If you have any questions or would like to share any ideas for social functions, please let me know.
Patrick Sargent 2019 Vice Commodore
[email protected] (850) 590-7217
Turn Clocks Back On November 3rd
After a meeting or activity at the Crow’s Nest -
Please remember to wipe down your tables and
return the chairs back to their original set-up (four
chairs to each table) – Thank you.
The “Crow’s Nest” home of the Navy Yacht Club
since the summer of 1963. Celebrating 56 years of
sailing camaraderie!
NYCP Social Committee
The Social Committee helps with Membership meetings, Regattas and Special Events. Here is a list of some of our events in 2019:
We are always looking for volunteers to help with our
social activities – if you would like to help cook,
bartend, and clean-up or help provide assistance this is
the committee for you.
Membership Meetings:
Sandy Pyle Mia Ottesen
November Meeting – “Traditional Southern
Thanksgiving”
December Meeting – “Commodore’s Ball”
Marina Party: Kathy Champagne
Commodore’s Cup #4 / Veterans Regatta and Marina Party – 3 to 6pm- November 2, 2019
Christmas Tree Trim Party– December 2, 2019 - Cancelled
If you are interested in helping with the planning of the
Meetings and Special events in 2019 please contact
either: Sandy Pyle, Mia Ottesen or Kathy Champagne Contact Mia Ottesen at Ottesen [email protected] to let her know what food dish/side you will be bringing for our potluck dinners.
N.Y.C.P. Meeting- October 3, 2019 Hello All, We had a wonderful evening with plenty of members in attendance - theme of the evening “Italian Traditional” Buffet filled with lots of Italian flavors. We had a few new faces and new members at the meeting.
New Member:
• Oliva Baranowski If you are new members to the club - we would like to welcome you. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings. If you bring any new friends with you to the meeting be sure to let us know so we can introduce you or your friends to our members-you never know who may want to join our ranks and become the newest Navy Yacht Club member.
Iva Prosser 2019 Miss Hospitality
[email protected] (850) 485-5533 During the Month of November – Place a
green light in your front porch light to
Honor our Veterans
October Membership Meeting at the Crow’s Nest
– October 3rd – “Italian Traditional Buffet”
Welcome Aboard
GALLEY BITES By Julie Connerley
Ravioli, derived from an old Italian word riavvolgere ("to wrap"), was first mentioned in the personal letters of a 14th century merchant in Venus, Italy. It was not until the 16th century that tomato based sauces were used. Closer to home, it was Chef Boyardee who canned the "fresh" packed ravioli in the 1930's, making this traditional dish an American mainstay. In fact, pasta lovers celebrate National Ravioli Day every March 20. Various twists on the original recipe, including this month's Alfredo Cheese Ravioli, compliments of Sandy Pyle, continue to delight the palettes of foodies everywhere. NYCP members who graciously supply the food dishes at our monthly meetings aren't just good chefs, they are valuable participants in the sustainability of our small yacht club and we appreciate each one for their contributions.
Alfredo Sauce 1-quart heavy whipping cream 2 cups 1/2 and 1/2 Large Parmesan Cheese Mozzarella shredded cheese 2 sticks of Butter 3 cloves of Garlic 3-4 teaspoons of Italian Seasonings Salt and pepper to taste Press garlic and brown in part of your butter with Italian Seasoning Add heavy whipping cream to low heat Add remaining butter Slowly add cheese while sauce thickens Use 1/2 and 1/2 to make sauce your favorite thickness
Pasta You can use frozen cheese ravioli, any brand, and prepare as instructed on packaging
Process Mix drained pasta to hot sauce and stir. Remove from heat and let sit about 30 minutes Place in casserole and add mozzarella to cover top completely Bake 30 minutes on 350 degrees.
Bon appétit!
Jim Parsons
Hello All, Our next race will be the Commodore’s Cup Race #4 / Veterans Regatta/ Bay Championship #12. Not only will this be our last race of the year but is also the last race in the Bay Championship for the year and a race to honor our Veterans, plus we will be having a Marina Party. The race will be held on Saturday, November 2nd. If you want to help with this race and marina party…please let us know. If you are interested in being trained to help with our regattas and any of our other yachting activities coming up in 2020 – please, let me know we would love to have you help. There is always something fun to do!
Jim Parsons 2019 Rear Commodore
[email protected] (850) 384-4575
REAR COMMODORE
To all prospective participants in
the NYCP Regattas
Please be advised that access to NAS Pensacola is
being highly enforced. Since we (NYC) do not know in
advance, we are unable to give the main gate a list of
possible attendees. If you do not possess a DoD ID card,
you may not be permitted access without sponsorship.
You will be held at the gate until a sponsor can come to
allow your entry.
All persons in the car must have some form of ID,
even if the driver has a DoD ID. If you arrive at the gate
and are told you need a sponsor, you can call 384-4575
and someone will be sent to help you gain access. We
will be manning the Crow's Nest (Bayou Grande Marina)
from 0800 Race Day Saturdays.
Registration for the NYCP Regattas is available via the
Regatta Network and is mandatory. Registration will be
open at the Crow's Nest on Saturdays at 0900. Computer
access to the Regatta Network will be available for your
use for registration. The NOR is available on the Regatta
Network website and on NYCP's web sites. For future
races register via Regatta Network so that we may
generate a list for the Security Department, which will
facilitate entrance to the base. If you anticipate entering
the base and do not have the proper credentials, please
furnish a list of crew members ten days in advance.
We look forward to providing a great regatta with lots
of participation.
REGISTER TODAY! Pass this information on to other
folks I may have missed. Thanks,
Jim Parsons
Rear Commodore
“MoonShine Messages” -
Ellen Costigan HOPEFULLY, WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS! – As Captain Lili (our one and only Sunshine Lady) always said “IF YOU PLAN ON BEING SICK SOON–GIVE ME A CALL.” Or if you are ill or know someone who is ill, due to have surgery, or may be in the hospital and would like some “moonshine” send their way, please call.
Ellen Costigan 2019 “Miss Moonshine”
[email protected] (850) 455-7990
Moonshine Get Well
Messages
Our thoughts and prayers are being sent out to Past NYCP member Jackie Johnston whose husband Bill recently passed away. Funeral Services are on November 4th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lillian, Alabama.
Happy Birthday Wishes to our own Past Commodore John Matthews who celebrates his special day on November 4th
Good Golly Miss Molly….you have a birthday too
this month on November 17th…Best Wishes to you
too!
Navy Flying Scot Sailing
NYCP Flying Scot boat is back at the Navy Base. If you are interested in practicing with the racing crews or just would like to go for a sail let me know and I will work out a time with you and be happy to help with any instructions necessary for you to enjoy our club boat along with this beautiful place we call home. Interesting Note: The Navy Yacht Club sponsored 10 students and 2 chaperones from the University of Alabama Sailing Club onto the base for sailboat training on November 1st thru November 3rd. On Friday, November 1st the weather conditions were questionable with brisk winds and cool temperatures. Membership Director Molly Werner along with Vice Commodore Patrick Sargent and myself provided the students with our Crow’s Nest - a place to study indoors and I was able to launch the Flying Scot so the students had a chance to practice on the water. After the winds eased up a little bit in the afternoon (the students were here from 10AM to 3PM for training) Keith Raisch, Marina Manager was able to get two Hunter 18’s out on the water so the students had more opportunities to sail.
With the help of Dan Owczarczak and his boat Sea Breeze and Kim Kaminski and her boat Helldiver the students were able to get out on the water during our Commodore’s Cup Race #4 / Veterans Regatta / Bay Championship #12 race. Helldiver took 4 students to sail with their crew for the race and Sea Breeze took 3 students. 3 students went out on the Pin set Boat and Race Committee Boat Maxine to assist during the race (as well help transport Maxine to and from the regatta. On Sunday, weather and other Marina obligations prevented the students from sailing and so they headed back to the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. The students had a grand time and we hope to see them come back for a visit in the future (hopefully in the Spring to continue their training). Watch for more photos in next month’s Foghorn.
Lee Borthwick, Fleet Captain
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
Cell: (850)723-8563
"Racing News" – Lee Borthwick
Hello All, Navy Yacht Club was invited to race in the 20th Anniversary John G. Curren Fish Class Championship. (The Fish Class boat was the first one design boat used by the GYA for interclub races). Our team of Commodore Ken Pyle, Kim Kaminski, new member Olivia Baranowski, Tom “Oscar” Robinson, Pete Malani, Chris Cantillo and myself headed to Mobile Bay to compete. Tropical Storm Nestor had other plans and wanted to join the party but left the area early enough for the racing to be held. On Saturday, Kim skippered the first race with Ken as midship and Olivia on foredeck and the team took a 3rd place finish against Bill Culberson of the Buccaneer YC and David Bolyard from the Pontchartrain YC. For the second race Olivia was on the helm with Ken as midship and Kim on foredeck. After a battle at the windward mark the team sailed into a 5th place finish (Note: Navy Yacht Club had the only female skippers in the GYA Fish Class Championship). On Sunday, Tom “Oscar” Robinson skippered the 3rd race with Ens. Chris Cantillo and Pete Milani as crew. They finished in 6th place but they also competed again Donnie Breenan who makes the Fish Class boats, Tom Whitehurst who is a World Champion, Denny Blume who has competed in the Fish Class boat for several years…so give the team a hand for battling with the biggies! Way to go team…thanks for representing the Navy Yacht Club! NOTE: Buccaneer Yacht Club won the event which was a great honor especially since the boat is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year! Our next race and the final race of the year will be the Commodore’s Cup Race #4 / Veterans Regatta and it will also be the last race in the Bay Championship Race #12. Please plan to sail in our last race of the year!
Lee Borthwick 2019 Fleet Captain
FLEET CAPTAIN
Bay Championship Race #10 –
Lost Bay Regatta – 32nd Annual
Point Yacht Club–25 boats–10/5/19 Spinnaker A – 9.6 miles 1st – Atlantic Union II – Paul Gillette PYC/PBYC 1:13:47
2nd – Helldiver– Kim Kaminski NYCP 1:28:44
3rd – Shenanigans – Bridget Helm PYC 1:45:02
Spinnaker B – 9.6 miles 1st – FNG – Zane Yoder MYC 1:10:08
2nd - Trifecta – Tom Hutchings PtYC 1:16:01
Spinnaker C – 9.6 miles 1st – Albert J. Rice – Kirk Newkirk PBYC/PYC 1:13:46
2nd – Phoenix – Tony Nichols PYC/NYCP 1:21:05
3rd – Helicity – Eric Esbensen MYC DNF
Non-Spinnaker D + Multihull – 7.2 miles 1st – Midnight Sun III – Neil Davies PtYC/PYC 1:48:21
2nd – Pau Hana – Wyatt Evers Pearl HarborYC DNF
Non-Spinnaker E – 7.2 miles 1st – Animal4– Brian Denham PBYC 1:09:16
2nd – Night Sky – Julie Denton PYC 1:14:07
3rd – Shutter Speed – Dick Dixon SRYC 1:24:34
Non-Spinnaker F – 7.2 miles 1st – Hula Girl – John Horner PtYC 1:05:00
2nd – Cannonball – Jo Hood PtYC 1:06:19
3rd – Miss Grace – M. Wiersalowski FYC 1:06:21
4th – TraSea – Larry Cost PYC 1:18:55
Non- Spinnaker G - 7.2 miles 1st – Acadia – Bob Kriegel PYC 1:02:05
2nd – Gypsy Wind – Jack Ardrey FYC 1:07:22
3rd – Evelyn – Molly Klaas N/A 1:10:26
4th – Blue Adept – David Bergeson FYC 1:17:40
Non-Spinnaker H – 7.2 miles 1st – Horse – Phil Turner PtYC 1:08:48
2nd – Zig Zag – Maya Blume-Cantrell N/A 1:10:30
3rd – Wave Dancer – Ryan McKee MYC 1:34:14
4th – Nepthne – Jack Bystricky FYC 1:49:22
West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit (WFORC) / Bay
Championship Race #11
Pensacola Yacht Club - 13 boats – 10/11/19 thru 10/13/19
3 days of racing with total of 4 races
Spinnaker A – 1 2 3 4 Pts 1st – Hot Toddy – John Guy StABYC 2 4 3 3 12
2nd – Rat Snake – Hunter Riddle PYC 1 2 6 5 14
3rd – Live Wire– Bill Culberson BucYC 7 6 1 1 15
4th – Atlantic Union II–P&R Gillette PYC 4 7 2 4 17
5th – Forerunner – J&S Mathis PYC/LLSC 3 1 7 7 18T
6th – Muffin Top – Rick Zern PYC 6 5 5 2 18T
7th – Tryptonite – David Dunbar PBYC 5 3 4 6 18T
Spinnaker B – 1 2 3 4 Pts 1st – Albert J. Rice – K.Newkirk PBYC/PYC 1 2 2 2 7
2nd – Ariadne – Bob Patroni PBYC 7Rbf 1 1 1 10
3rd – Reach Around–Jeff Hunt PYC/PBYC 2 3 4 5 14T
4th – Phoenix – Tony Nichols PYC/NYCP 4 4 3 3 14T
5th – Eve’n Keeled – Jennifer Grant FWYC 3 5 7Rbf 4 19
6th – Valkyrie – Rick Adams PBYC 7dns7dns7dns7dns 28
Most Competitive Class Winner–Kirk Newkirk – Albert J. Rice
Overall Spinnaker Winner – John Guy – Hot Toddy
20th Annual GYA Fish Class Championship
Buccaneer Yacht Club – 7 boats – 10/19/19 thru 10/20/19
R1 R2 R3 Total Pts
Buccaneer Yacht Club 1 4 1 6
Pontchartrain Yacht Club 2 1 3 6
Pensacola Beach Yacht Club 4 2 2 8
Point Yacht Club 6 3 4 13
Navy Yacht Club 3 5 6 14
Pensacola Yacht Club 5 6 5 16
Fairhope Yacht Club dnc dnc dnc 24
Buccaneer Yacht Club captures the 20th Annual Fish Class
Championship on the 100th Anniversary of the Fish Class boat
Pensacola Beach Yacht Club captures 3rd Place
1st Race NYCP is in Boat #5 -- 1st place went to Boat #34 and
2nd place to Boat #27 – Navy took 3rd Place in the race,
Pensacola Bay Championship Series The hope and idea for the Pensacola Bay Championship Series would encourage greater participation by everyone in all of the regattas on the bay and not just in your home club regattas. This idea was initiated in 2016 and the hope is to have this series continue for years to come - there will be 12 regattas in the series and only 8 races would have to be sailed to qualify a yacht for the Bay Championship…thereby offering the potential for 4 throw-outs or regattas that could be skipped if a yacht wasn’t able to compete in all 12. The series is open to all boats owned by a member in good standing of one of the Pensacola area yacht clubs. A Pensacola Offshore Championship will be sailed within the series and awards for these 3 offshore races* only in 2019. Boats need not sail in any of the other Pensacola Bay Championship series races in order to compete for the Offshore Championship and would need to race in only 2 of the 3 to qualify. There’s definitely room for multihull divisions as well as PHRF racing and cruising and One-Design divisions, youth divisions, etc.
2019 Pensacola Bay Championship Series Jan 26 Frostbite Regatta – PBYC (Bay Champ #1) or Feb 9 Valentine Regatta – PBYC (Bay Champ #1) Feb 23 Maxine #1/CC#1 – NYCP (Bay Champ #2) Mar 9 Maxine #2 /Rites of Spring – PBYC (Bay Champ #3) Mar 16 Maxine #3 – PYC (Bay Champ #4) April 27 Cancer Society (Fiesta of Five Flags) Regatta – PYC (Bay Champ #6) May 4 CC#2/Anniversary Regatta – NYCP (Bay Champ #5) May 11 *Sea Buoy – PBYC (Bay Champ #7) Jun 14-16 *Gulfport-Pensacola–GYC/PYC (Bay Champ #8) Aug 10 CC #3 – NYCP (Bay Champ #9) new date Oct 6 Lost Bay – PtYC (Bay Champ #10) Oct 12-14 *WFORC– PYC (Offshore Race) (Bay Champ #11) Nov 2 CC#4/Veterans – NYCP (Bay Champ #12)
Save the Date
GYA Winter Meeting & Awards Banquet
Gulfport Yacht Club January 17-19, 2020
Gulf Yachting Association (GYA)
Activities
Julie Connerley
The commemorative centennial book, celebrating 100 years of the GYA and the Lipton Challenge is now at the publishing house! Initially slated to be 128 pages, the GYA's Centennial Committee authorized additional pages. "There is so much history in the 100 years of the GYA and the Lipton Challenge, and reading this history helps one understand the reasons behind our traditions," said Cathy Cromartie, Past GYA Commodore and book sub-committee chair. "As it stands now, the book will be 144 pages with the possibility of needing even more." A few books are still available at a cost of $50 per book and will be available for pick-up at the 2020 Opening Regatta, May 1-3, at St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club. If you haven't purchased a book, now is the time while there are still some available. Checks should be made payable to GYA-Lipton Centennial and mailed to: 506 Trace Crossing, Daphne AL 36526. For even more information, contact Cathy Cromartie at 251-895-0993. Closer to home---Navy Yacht Club was proudly represented at the 20th annual GYA Fish Class Championship held October 19-20 at Buccaneer Yacht Club in Mobile. Seven yacht clubs registered for this inter-club competition--Buccaneer, Fairhope, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Point, Pontchartrain, and our own NYCP. Two races were conducted Saturday and the final on Sunday. The regatta offered a continental breakfast and a ceremonial "blind selection" of the boats to be sailed for each race (no team sailed the same vessel twice). Navy's team on Saturday included Commodore Ken Pyle, Kim Kaminski and Olivia Baranowski. Our Commodore confessed, "My last true racing in a one design was at the Naval Academy as a freshman (Plebe) sailing Skipjacks two-handed in fall and spring, 1964-65. I had an exhilarating experience on the 19th, to say the least." He handled the main, Olivia worked the jib/foredeck, and Kim skippered the team to a third-place finish in race 1--our best score. Race 2 was skippered by Olivia; Ken worked the main and Kim handled the jib and foredeck when going down wind. Olivia and Kim were the only women skippers in the regatta! Sunday's race was skippered by Tom "Oscar" Robinson, with jib handled by Ensign Chris Cantillo, and Pete Malani worked the main. NYCP's Fleet Captain, Lee Borthwick, was on hand as back-up crew. "Sunday's race was supposed to start at 10am but was postponed due to lack of wind," said
Borthwick. At noon it was decided to rig the boats and tow them out in hopes of wind arriving before 2:00pm or that race would be abandoned. "Luckily, around 1:00pm 8-10 knots wind from the Southeast provided sufficient racing conditions and the rest is history," he smiled. NCYP finished 5th overall--beating out the A-listers from Pensacola Yacht Club. Congratulations to our NYCP team! And finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of NYCP for electing me to serve one more year as your GYA Coordinator.
Sail Safe, Have Fun!
Julie Connerley 2019 GYA Coordinator Director
[email protected] (850) 293-4031 Any questions…ask Julie! If you would like additional information - please email or call. Thank you.
NYCP SHIPS STORE
Navy Yacht Club Burgees, Ball Caps and License Plates are available – contact a Board member if you would like to purchase a Navy Yacht Club burgee, ball cap or plate found in our Ships Store inventory!
Show your support for NYCP by wearing or using items with the Navy Yacht Club logo. Remember we have regattas and celebrations throughout the year – a perfect occasion to show off your yacht club spirit – especially for our Navy Cup Championship or Marina Parties / Raft-up Opportunities.
If you need a logo to be embroidered on a hat, shirt, etc. – contact Wings & Things Monogramming at 3815 W. Navy Boulevard (next to El Agave Mexican Restaurant), at (850) 455-3081.
They have the Navy Yacht Club Burgee Embroidery Patch as well as other Navy Yacht Club logos on file and can place the logo on any item you want to bring in for under $8.00 plus tax. The shop is opened from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday
US Sailing – GYA
Regional/District/National/World Events Nov 9-10 Jubilee Regatta Nov 9-10 Gulf Coast H.S. Championship
Nov 16-17 Melges 24 Pre-Winters
Full Moon Float Paddle Board and Kayak
Get set for a paddleboard races under the full moon November 12th from nightfall 6:30PM to 9:30PM. At the events, there will be free drinks,
hotdogs and s’mores. Races include kayak, tandem kayak and paddleboard races. For more
information, call 452-4152
November 12th, 2019
6:30pm to 9:30pm – Bayou Grande Marina
NYCP volunteers will be helping with the food
– can you be one of our volunteers?
Contact Vice Commodore Patrick Sargent at:
[email protected] or (850) 590-7217
Membership News
By Director - Molly Werner
To date we have 81 members who have renewed their membership, 50 new members and 20 honorary members which bring our total to 151 members. The Dues Structure for 2019 is posted below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you would like to pay your dues bi-annually you can contact me for arrangements. If you have friends who would like to join our club – please contact me. Be sure to have them fill out the “brand new” application form with all the “latest” updated information that is being requested. Also, if your phone number has changed, please let me know so I can update that information on our membership roster. If you requested a name badge or membership card, please don’t forget to check in with me to pick up your items. Many thanks!
Molly Werner 2019 Membership Director
[email protected] (850) 292-9756 NYC dues for 2019
- $80 per member with $40 dues for married spouse or significant other = $120 for family ***
- $80 per member *** - $60 per individual, $90 per family – Active Duty - $10 per student
Note: a $30 late fee is added to the 2019 dues for current members if payment received after 3/1/2019
***In addition, any NYCP member who permanently resides more than 150 miles from Naval Air Station Pensacola (for at least six consecutive months) annually shall be eligible for a reduced dues rate of 50 percent per member / family. ($40 single / $20 spouse, significant other)
Checks should be made payable to the Navy Yacht Club. Send your check directly to: Treasurer NYC
P.O. Box 4422 Pensacola FL 32507
If you would like to order a name tag, please let me know at the monthly meetings. The cost of a name tag is $8.50. Applications for membership can be found on the Navy Yacht Club website at: www.navypnsyc.org or by contacting Molly Werner, Membership Chair at 850-292-9756 or by email [email protected]
Welcome to the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola. As an all-Volunteer organization we look forward to your becoming directly involved in many of the activities and events conducted by NYCP. It is the interest in and commitment to the avenues of service that makes the administration and operation of the Club successful. We look forward to an exciting year and the success of our membership becoming personally involved with their time and talents. We appreciate your interest and willingness to make a commitment especially in the following areas of activity: Social, Sailing, Communications and Site Management
Sincerely,
The 2019 Navy Yacht Club Bridge Officers
NAVY YACHT CLUB PENSACOLA New Members – If you are interested in joining the Navy Yacht Club as a club member - please be advised that our updated and revised membership requirements and by-laws changes have been recently approved. Qualified applicants shall now include:
• Reserve and Former Military personnel of all United States Uniformed Services and their dependents
• Actively employed or retired civilians of the Department of the Defense and their dependents
• Student members – members who are assigned as students to military schools located on military installations located in the Pensacola Bay area. Their student membership shall expire upon their graduation from the military school they had been attending. Student members are not eligible to vote.
• Honorary Members – members whose membership has been proposed to and elected by the Bridge and approved by the general membership, Individuals nominated for Honorary Membership shall have made a significant contribution to the Club in the form of time, services rendered or by having a special skill or talent needed by the Club. Honorary members are subject to approval on an annual basis and honorary members are not eligible to vote.
Family Membership = Membership of the family of a person who has qualified as a Regular Member. Family includes husband and wife, legally married and their legally dependent child (children) who qualify as Junior Members as described below. Junior Membership = Membership of a dependent child (in a family membership) under the age of eighteen and twenty-two if still financially supported by the family. Junior Members shall not be eligible to vote.
Navy Yacht Club Objectives:
A) To instruct, train and encourage recreational boating and competitive sailing events including all race management activities.
B) To instruct and develop skills in seamanship, piloting, navigation, water safety and boat maintenance including cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard in promotion safe boating practices.
C) To establish and maintain professional liaison with local commands.
D) To establish and maintain an association with the military and civilian sailing or recreational organizations.
E) To sponsor and provide training to youth groups.
F) To encourage membership and participation in the U.S. Naval Sailing Association.
G) To promote and encourage social activities among members
Looking for Sailors…..
-Are you interested in sailing or crewing on a boat? -Have you ever wanted to learn how to rig a boat, hoist a sail or anchor a boat? -Are you an experienced racer and need a boat and crew to sail with?
Then you should come out and join in on the yachting
fun with the sailors and members of the Navy Yacht Club
of Pensacola (NYCP) located aboard the Pensacola
Naval Air Station at the Bayou Grande Marina.
Visit our website at www.navypnsyc.org for more
information or sign up under the “Hey I need Crew”
listing on the home page
– Membership meetings are held on the First Thursdays
of each month and guests are always welcome.
Treasurer’ Report Pat Jackson
Hello Navy Yacht Club,
We used the Square for debit card charges for meal payments and bar donations at our membership meetings as well as ship store purchases with great success. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this type of payment. Please contact me at: [email protected] for any club related issues.
Pat Jackson
2019 NYCP Treasurer
[email protected] (850) 291-9585
Please be sure to check the Navy Yacht Club website: www.navypnsyc.org for all of the yacht club news such as upcoming meetings, sign-up for activities or sailboat crew, information about the club and notice of races as well as other contact info. Also check out the photos from the Navy Yacht Club activities throughout the year. If you have a picture to submit …be sure to let us know. Have you taken any digital photos lately? Maybe you have some photos from a recent trip or photos of the kids or grandkids? Saved any important documents lately, like a 1099R, a birth certificate, or the warrantee for that new TV? Whether you download photos or any other files, you need to be sure you save them to your computer so you can print them, or just view them when you have the time. But, remember, computers do crash, and it may happen to you. When they do crash there goes all those important photos or documents. To ensure you don't lose any valuable files, make sure you back them up regularly to the cloud, or to an external hard drive. A one or a two Terra Byte hard drive can be purchased for fewer than one hundred dollars and set up to automatically back up your files on a regular basis. It is money well spent, especially if it saves those pictures and documents that are so important to you.
Richard Smith 2019 Website and Newsletter Director
[email protected] (850) 453-1994
NYCP - Historical Archives
2019 marks 88 Years of Navy Yacht Club
HISTORY and the 57th Annual Navy Cup
Hello All, If you have any old photos of the Navy Yacht Club or any of the club’s past activities, please be sure to contact myself or any member of the yacht club board or send them to the Foghorn for archiving. If you take any new photos please send us a copy - We are planning a special presentation for the end of the year and your photos will help make the celebration significant. Thanks for your help in keeping our history alive.
Frank Bean
2019 Historical Archives Director
[email protected] (251) 661-2801
Who else in our Navy Yacht Club family has an interesting moment in history here on the Pensacola Naval Air Station?
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola has a long
prestigious history:
• Founded by flight students at NASP in 1931
• Navy Cup--Originated in 1962, with the trophy provided by the US Navy. A unique club competition concept that was, by
request of the base, part of the 1964 50th Anniversary Celebration of NASP
• *The race to Isla Mujeres celebrating over
50 years was only possible because of the collaborative efforts of NYCP and NASP
• *Hosted the Cradle of Naval Aviation Regatta that commemorated the 75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation
• *The Bikini Regatta, originated by Lloyd and Beverly Stagg, brought a new concept in female competitive sailing to Pensacola
Bay that has been replicated by other local clubs
• *NYCP continues to honor its Military roots, offering military students the opportunity
to compete on the water at a minimal membership cost
• *NYCP says "thanks" to those who have'
given so much for our freedom. The originator of Wounded American Veterans Event, WAVE, is "rolling" around Florida,
thanks to adoption by the Florida Commodores Association. This "Day on
the Bay" is a labor of love for hosting yacht clubs
• NYCP supports the Dan Smith Memorial
Youth Sailing Scholarship • In 2011, Kathy Champagne searched
through vintage GOSPORTs, and
collaborated with Hill Goodspeed, Naval Aviation Museum Historian, to reveal the
following NYCP sailors, who are most likely our founders: *A. Dixon winged in 1931
*William Masland winged in 1931 *H. Starves winged in 1931 *J.H. Smith winged in 1932
We have been entrusted with a rich legacy,
for which we should feel honored to protect.
2019 celebrates: 500th Anniversary of Magellan’s Circumnavigation 500th Anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci 250th Anniversary of the birth of Napoleon Bonaparte 230th Anniversary of Mutiny on the H.M.S.Bounty 200th Anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria 180th Anniversary of the birth of General George Custer 130th Anniversary of the opening of the Eiffel Tower 130th Anniversary of the birth of Charlie Chaplin 130th Anniversary of the birth of Adolph Hitler 130th Anniversary of the opening of the Savoy Hotel in London 130th Anniversary of the Coca-Colo Company 120th Anniversary of the birth of Gloria Swanson 120th Anniversary of the birth of Fred Astaire 120th Anniversary of the birth of Al Capone 100th Anniversary of the death of Theodore Roosevelt 26th President 100th Anniversary of the birth of Eva Peron 100th Anniversary of the Paris Peace Conference 100th Anniversary of the Curtiss Flying Boat 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon as National Landmark 100th Season of the NFL 95th Anniversary of the death of Vladimir Lenin 95th Anniversary of the Inaugural Winter Olympic Games
90th Anniversary of the Academy Awards 90th Anniversary of the birth of Wyatt Earp 90th Anniversary of Popeye, the Sailor man 85th Anniversary of the death of Marie Curie 85th Anniversary of dedication of George Washington on Mt. Rushmore 85th Anniversary of the death of John Dillinger 80th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz 80th Anniversary of Gone with the Wind 80th Anniversary of the end of the Spanish Civil War 80th Anniversary of German invading Poland commencing WWII 80th Anniversary of the Nylon Stocking 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings World War II 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge 75th Anniversary of Mt. Vesuvius last eruption 70th Anniversary of the founding of NATO 65th Anniversary of Launching of USS Nautilus-1st nuclear submarine 65th Anniversary of the end of food ration in Britain following WWII 65th Anniversary of the closure of Ellis Island 60th Anniversary of Fidel Castro led Cuban Revolution over Batista 60th Anniversary of Alaska becoming 49th State of Union 60th Anniversary of Hawaii becoming 50th State of Union 60th Anniversary of Skopelos Restaurant 55th Anniversary of the arrival of the Beatles U.S.A. tour 55th Anniversary of Muhammad Ali becomes World Champion 55th Anniversary of the death of Jack Ruby 55th Anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela 55th Anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident leading to Vietnam War 50th Anniversary of the death of Judy Garland 50th Anniversary of Moon Walk – Apollo 11 Mission 45th Anniversary of the resignation of President Nixon 45th Anniversary of the death of Charles Lindbergh 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Navy Curtis Flying Boat – 100th Anniversary
First Step on the Moon – 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Mission
Viva Florida Fun Fact
As the Nation’s First settlement attempt, the Pensacola Bay Area plays a significant role in over 500 years of history that helped to create the State of Florida. In honor of this history be on the lookout for monthly Viva-related fun facts about Pensacola! Viva Pensacola! Fun Facts Viva Florida – Promoting Florida’s History and Culture The dedication of a new airfield at Pensacola Naval Air Station on Nov. 2, 1951, signaled a technological shift in the training of Naval aviators in the Cradle of Naval Aviation. Named after Adm. Forrest P. Sherman, who died suddenly the previous July while serving as Chief of Naval Operations, the field would welcome the first jet training aircraft, the buzzing of propeller planes familiar to Pensacolians, now complemented by thundering roars. Pensacola Fun Fact! It was a combat unique in Naval aviation history up until that time, the roar of radial engines filling the air as two aircraft twisted and turned in aerial combat replaced by a different sound. On Nov. 9, 1950, a Navy jet aircraft for the first time engaged an enemy jet in air-to-air combat. Flying an F9F Panther, Lt. Cmdr. William T. Amen shot down a MiG-15 in the skies over Korea.
Florida Humanities Council invites you: For more information: www.floridahumanities.org Enjoy our events around the state! Check out www.FLeLibrary.org
Wreaths Across America – Barrancas Wreaths On Saturday, December 14, 2019 volunteers will place over 14, 000 wreaths to Remember – Honor and Teach – “With Gratitude” To purchase wreaths or volunteer go to: http://www.barrancaswreaths.com
Navy Yacht Club-Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing Scholarship
Age range 7 years to 16 years old
If you know a military dependent youth (ages 7 years to 16 years old) who is interested in learning how to sail – or if you are interested in helping with the youth sailing program for the summer of 2020 – Starting June thru July - Please submit their name and information or complete the scholarship application or provide your contact information to any of the Navy Yacht Club Board members – contact can be made by email, phone or in person. Or you can apply for the scholarship through the Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing MWR Summer Programs application found on the Navy Yacht Club website: www.navypnsyc.org
Upcoming Community & Yachting Events – November 8th & 9th – Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show – 9:30AM daily, Pensacola Naval Air Station It's pure aviation excitement as the Blue Angels return home for the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show. Gates will open at 8:00 a.m. with the show beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Blue Angels will fly on Friday and Saturday, during the day shows, around 2:00 p.m. Admission, parking and blanket seating are FREE. “Blanket Seating” means an open paved area where attendees can stand or sit on their own blankets or lawn chairs. Preferred seating areas are available with paid admission. There is a seating section for wheelchairs only (first come, first served). A companion may sit with the wheelchair member, but we ask that large family groups not take up space that others with handicap needs would like to use. If a family wants to purchase reserved seating (Box or Flightline Club), accommodations for a wheelchair can be made the day of the show. November 8th – 9th Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show Cruise – 1PM to 3:30PM, Pensacola Bay Cruises Blue Angels Homecoming Show is fast approaching! Join us for a viewing cruise out to Pensacola Bay to see the Blue Angels portion of the NAS Air Show. Departs Downtown at 1:00 pm. The Blues are scheduled to fly around 2:00 pm. Cruise is approximately 2.5 hours. Cocktails for purchase. $25.00 per person. November 29th – Downtown Pensacola Holiday Lighting Ceremony – 5PM-8PM, Downtown Pensacola The official lighting ceremony on Black Friday, Nov. 29 comes on the heels of the Winterfest Elf Parade, an annual procession featuring characters from the Peanuts Gang, the Island of Misfit Toys and other Christmas classics that makes its way from the T.T. Wentworth Museum to the steps of the Artel Gallery amidst a backdrop of faux snow and “reindeer games". Come and watch the cast flip the switch to light up downtown and officially launch the holiday season at approximately 5:15 pm...that is, if the grumpy Grinch doesn't stop the
festivities. Special thanks to our sponsors: Gulf Power, Shops of Southtowne, JAH Power Services, Inc., Service Electric Co., Roberson Underground Utility, LLC, L30 Consulting, LLC. November 29th – Elf Parade – 4:45PM to 5PM, GET YOUR EARS ON - The fun begins November 29, 2019 at 4:45pm Lineup and contest judging at 4 at the old Escambia County Courthouse at 223 Palafox Place 5pm Lights and Snow ∗ 6pm Tours and Games The Elf Parade is a grand kickoff to the 2019 holiday season in downtown Pensacola! The Parade Grand Marshall leads the merry crew of kids, parents, toys, and characters from the old Escambia County Courthouse to Plaza Wonderland at Palafox and Government Streets. Costumed kids of all ages march alongside an alligator "second line" brass band, Santa, and our characters from stops in the Winterfest Performance Tour. The six-block route takes about 20 minutes, and includes a Christmas song battle, tumbling snowflakes, and plenty of cheer.
UPCOMING EVENTS in the PENSACOLA/Gulf
Coast AREA
Friday, November 1st thru Sunday, November 3rd –
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival – 9AM-5PM daily, Seville
Square Park
Friday, November 1st thru Sunday, November 3rd – Fall Fest at the Park, Weekends in October – 11AM to 7PM,
Premiere Adventure Park, Pensacola Beach
Saturdays, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th –2019-2020 Palafox Market – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturdays–
MLK Plaza (all 3 medians) Palafox btwn Garden &
Wright
Saturday, November 2nd – Sunset Cruises 5:30PM to
7PM, Pensacola Bay Cruises
Saturday, November 2nd thru Saturday, June 6, 2020 –
Saturday Swing-Outs, Swing Dancing in Pensacola –
8PM to 1AM, Breathe Yoga Studio, Dtwn Pensacola
Saturday, November 2nd – Improvable Cause – Improv November 2019 – 10:30 PM, Pensacola Little Theatre
Monday, November 4th – Jazz Festival & Foo Foo Fest presents 2019 Swing with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy –
6PM. Vinyl Music Hall
Monday, November 4th – MJ Live (Michael Jackson Tribute Concert) – 7:30PM, Saenger Theatre
Monday, November 4th – Music Hall Artist Series presents Garrick Ohlsson, Piano – 7:30PM, Center for
Performing Arts UWF
Monday, November 4th – Pensacola Bay Concert Band: Around the World with a Touch of Symphony – 7:30PM,
Christ Church Parish
Tuesday, November 5th thru Thursday, November 7th –
Blue Angels Homecoming Week Practice Cruises –
2:00PM to 3:00 PM, Pensacola Bay Cruises
Tuesdays, November 5th thru November 26th – Tuesday Jazz Jam – 6:30PM – Lili Marlen’s, Seville Quarter
Tuesday, November 5th – Chris Staples Living Room Show – 7PM to 10PM, Location to be announced
Wednesday, November 6th – Sax on the Sixth – 11AM,
Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Resource Center
Wednesday, November 6th – Pensacola Foo Foo Fest presents Choir, Choir, Choir – 7:30PM, Rex Theatre
Wednesday, November 6th thru Sunday, November 10th
– The Savannah Sipping Society – 7:30PM Wed - Sat,
3:00PM Sun, Pensacola Little Theatre
Thursday, November 7th thru Sunday, November 17th –
35th Annual Frank Brown’s International Songwriter’s Festival – Various Times & Venues on Perdido Key
Thursday, November 7th – Five Sisters Blues Café welcomes the Amazing Jimmi Mayes – 6PM to 9PM,
Fives Sisters Blues Café
Thursday, November 7th – The Airmen of Note –
7:00PM, Saenger Theatre
Thursday, November 7th thru Sunday, November 10th –
Into the Breeches ! – 7:30PM – Thurs, Fri & Sat,
2:00PM Sun, Pen Arts – The Gordon Theatre
Friday, November 8th thru Sunday, November 10th –
Mahabhuta Yoga Festival – varies times daily, Sanders
Beach-Corrine Jones Resource Center
Friday, November 8th – Comedy Under the Stars – Improvable Cause – 7PM to 9PM, Pensacola
Community Garden
Saturday, November 9th – 2019 Orange Beach Breeze Harvest Market – 9AM to 5PM, Seville Square
Saturday, November 9th – Pine Forest United Methodist Church 30th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival –
9AM-3PM, Pine Forest United Methodist Church
Saturday, November 9th – O’Riley’s Irish Pub – Oyster Fest 2019 – 2PM-4PM, O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown
Saturday, November 9th – O’Riley’s Irish Pub – Winter BrewFest 2019 – 5PM-7PM, O’Riley’s Irish Pub
Downtown
Saturday, November 9th and Sunday November 10th –
Mel Brooks’ The Producers – 7:30PM Sat, 2:30PM Sun,
Pensacola State College
Saturday, November 9th – Pensacola Civic Band presents: Sketches of Spain featuring Boston Brass –
7:30PM, Saenger Theatre
Sunday, November 10th – Jazz for Justice – 11AM to
7PM, Seville Quarter
Sunday, November 10th – Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival – 11AM-4PM, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Sunday, November 10th – Pensacola Egg Fest –
12:00Noon to 3PM, Bleu Wahoo Stadium
Sunday, November 10th – Music Under the Stars –
5PM-7PM, Pensacola Community Garden
Sunday, November 10th – Stinger’s Comedy – 8:30PM-
10PM, O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown
Tuesday, November 12th – John Appleyard Talk: Pensacola History – 9:00AM, Pensacola Visitor’s
Information Ctr
Wednesday, November 13th – Escambia All County Band Concert –7:30PM, Saenger Theatre
Thursday, November 14th – Movies Under the Stars –
6:30PM to 9:30PM, Pensacola Community Garden
Thursday, November 14th – Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour – 7:30PM, Saenger Theatre
Thursday, November 14th thru Sunday November 17th –
Mel Brooks’ The Producers – 7:30PM Thurs-Sat,
2:30PM Sun, Pensacola State College
Friday, November 15th – Five Finger Death Punch –
6:30PM, Pensacola Bay Center
Friday, November 15th –Gallery Night 5PM to 9PM –
Downtown Pensacola– Palafox St
Friday, November 15th – Hello Dolly – 5:30PM-9PM,
WSRE Paul & Jean Amos Performance Studio,PSC
Friday, November 15th – See It to Believe It Mystery Theatre – 6:30PM to 9PM Frazier’s Country Wines
Saturday, November 16th – Heron Trot 5k Run / Walk –
6AM, Big Lagoon State Park
Saturday, November 16th – Gulf Beach Craft Show –
9AM-3PM, Baars Field Sports Complex behind Winn
Dixie
Saturday, November 16th – Holiday Market – 9AM-
4PM, St. Mark United Methodist Church
Saturday, November 16th – Pensacola Mini Maker Faire
– 10AM-4PM, UWF Historic Trust
Saturday, November 16th – Elite Championship Wrestling – 7PM-9PM, American Legion Post #33
Saturday, November 16th – Murder Mystery: Caddy Shanked – 7PM, The Vineyard
Saturday, November 16th – Kip Moore - 8PM, Saenger
Theatre
Monday, November 18th – Murder Mystery: Caddy Shanked – 6:30PM, Lucas’, Pensacola Beach
Tuesday, November 19th – First Person Impersonation William Bartram – 9AM-10AM, Pensacola Visitor’s Ctr
Tuesday, November 19th - Brown Bag Opera –
12:00Noon to 12:45PM, Pensacola Opera
Thursday, November 21st – Improvable Cause Happy Hour – 7PM, Pensacola Little Theatre
Thursday, November 21st – Runge Strings Orchestra Concert - 7:30PM, UWF Center for Performing Arts
Saturday, November 23rd – Pensacola Beach Music Fest –12:00Noon-11:30PM,RedFish BlueFish Pensacola Bch
Saturday, November 23rd – The Prophecy Show: The Music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra – 7:30PM,
Saenger Theatre
Sunday, November 24th – Stinger’s Comedy – 6:00PM-
10PM, Lucas’ Pensacola Beach
Friday November 29th thru Friday, January 31st, 2020 –
First City Lights Festival – 5PM – 12AM, Downtown
Pensacola
Saturday, November 30th – Grinch in the Garden –
11AM-2PM, Pensacola Community Garden
Where in the W rld is the NYCP Burgee?
This is a variation of the “Where’s Waldo” drawings that were popular several years ago. Basically, members of the club can submit pictures - to the Foghorn Editor or an NYCP board member - which have the Burgee or our license plate somewhere in the photograph. Pictures can be submitted at any time electronically or dropping them off at one of the club meetings Foghorn and selection of the pictures which are unique and of interest to the club members will be in the running for an award at the end of the year. Club members or their guests are eligible to participate.
Dear All ~Husband had wholeheartedly approved my plans to visit Argentina--though he had no desire to go himself--and with blessings of family and friends, I decided to honor my reservation. Attached is my contribution to Foghorn for our Where in the World is the NYCP Burgee collection.
Julie In October, I returned from a long-planned Argentina adventure with good friends. The itinerary's highlight (for me) was the visit to the city of Ushuaia, which is the
southernmost inhabited city in the world. Unfortunately, Argentina's reputation as the most politically unstable country in South America revealed itself in an unofficial airline strike which grounded every flight out of Buenos Aires. The country is heavily unionized and the national presidential election was being held at the end of October. Thus, that portion of our trip was nixed. Alternately, we found ourselves at a New York Broadway-worthy musical/historical production of the country's namesake dance, the Tango, and visited world famous San Telmo Market (think antiques/flea market touting musicians, Tango street dancers, surrounded by restaurants and stores.) We did fly to Patagonia to experience the world-famous icebergs and glaciers found there. And that is where we will find NYCP's burgee! Argentina, or the Argentine Republic as it is officially known, derives its name from the Latin word for silver, argentum. When the original Spanish conquerors met the indigenous people, they received silver objects as presents. The diverse landscape encompasses immense plains, deserts, tundra, and forests, as well as tall mountains, rivers, and thousands of miles of ocean shoreline. Argentina also claims a portion of Antarctica. This inverted triangle shaped country is the eighth largest country in the world but only 1/4 the size of the continental U.S. Geographically, the tallest mountain in the Americas is located there, and its Andes Mountains are the world’s second highest mountain range, behind only the Himalayas. Argentina's Rio de la Plata is 124 miles wide at its mouth, making it the widest river in the world. The Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia is the third largest reserve of freshwater in the world--and one of only three glaciers in Argentina that is growing, not shrinking. Both the oldest and largest dinosaurs were discovered in Argentina. Liverworts, the earliest plants to grow on land, have been discovered in Argentina. This simple rootless and stemless plant appeared as early as 472 million years ago. Some interesting facts: Since the 16th century it has ranked as one of the world's leading wine producers (with over 1800 wineries today) and is the third largest beef producer. Argentina was the first country to use fingerprinting to determine guilt in a crime (June 1892), Its movie/music culture is credited with creating the first animated film in 1917 which was 70 minutes long. In August 1920, it became one of the first countries in the world to have radio broadcasting. Argentines enjoy the highest rate of movie watching and it is the only Latin American country to receive an Oscar. There are no school busses in the country and students must buy their own books and uniforms. Respect for the dead is so widespread that the Argentines have been described as being “cadaver cultists.” In Buenos Aires' La Recoleta Cemetery, tomb space goes for as much as $70,000 US for a few square meters making this one of the most expensive plots of land in the world.
Cuban revolutionary leader, Ernesto “Che” Guevara was born in Rosario, Argentina. His photograph taken by Alberto Kordo has been named one of the most famous photographs in the world. Legendary American bandits Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid lived for a time on a ranch near the Andes in Patagonia. The Italian population in Argentina is the second largest in the world outside of Italy. The capital, Buenos Aires, boasts the world’s widest avenue (named 9 de Julio) which has 14 lanes, plus 4 lanes of parallel streets. Tango, the intense and sensuous Latin dance and music, sometimes described as "making love in a vertical position," originated in the 1880s Buenos Aires' slums and bars in its slaughterhouse district. Argentina is one of the founding members of the United Nations, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization. In 2001, during the year of the country’s worst financial and political crisis, Argentina had five presidents in just 10 days. Major political parties in Argentina produce their own craft beers and brand them with historic political icons. Due to rapid inflation, Argentina has dropped 13 zeroes off their currency since 1970, a factor of 10 trillion. For all its political woes, Argentina has one of the lowest crime rates in Latin America. And, with beautiful vistas, a distinct culture, and fabulous cuisine Argentina is a country worth visiting!
Situated in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, Lake Argentina, in Los Glaciares National Park, is the country's largest freshwater lake with an average depth of 492 feet and a maximum of 1,640 feet. Tour vessels offer the best views of its numerous glaciers varying in color from pure white to sapphire blue. In 1981 the area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Southern Patagonian Ice Field covers 4,800 square miles and is made up of 48 glaciers. As one of the world's few glaciers in a state of balance--receding and growing at the same rate--the Perito Moreno Glacier covers 100 square miles and averages 250 feet in height. It ranks as the world's third largest reserve of fresh water. Visitors can stroll a boardwalk to enjoy Argentina's most famous glacier as it creeps forward up to two meters per day, resulting in thundering roars of cascading ice as it calves truck-sized icebergs into Canal de los Tempanos.
Pictured: Kim Kaminski, the NYCP burgee and the snows of Colorado. She was lucky to get back to Pensacola for the CC #4 race…Kim’s plane was the last one to leave the airport after a new snowstorm hit the area. 500 flights were cancelled after her plane departed.
A Caribbean Beauty and the NYCP Burgee
Iva Prosser and the NYCP burgee in Belize
PENSACOLA TO HOST PREMIERE SAILING
LEAGUE EXHIBITION SERIES
Make an Early New Year Resolution to Be In Pensacola, Florida
If the trendsetters are right that September truly is the new January – as far revisiting those resolutions made at the beginning of the New Year – then why not make an early resolution now to be in Pensacola, Florida, in January of 2020. That is when the Premiere Sailing League USA (PSL) will debut stadium sailing on Pensacola Bay during the PSL Winter Exhibition Series between Jan. 3 and April 5.
The PSL Winter Exhibition Series will consist of a pre-series test regatta followed by four invitational regattas. Teams can charter a boat from the supplied fleet of identical RS21 keelboats for the racing which will take place on courses set just off the Pensacola waterfront at either Plaza de Luna or the nearby Vince Whibbs Community Maritime Park. Spectators can watch the teams compete in multiple exhibition stadium style races directly in front of the festive venues. Dates have been chosen to coordinate with other activities in the two parks to introduce stadium sailing to the non-sailing public. The first PSL Winter Exhibition is scheduled for January 3-5, 2020, off Plaza de Luna at the foot of historic South Palafox Place adjacent to the Pensacola Marina. Not coincidentally, the regatta takes place during the 12th Night Mardi Gras Kick-off celebration taking place throughout downtown Pensacola. Subsequent PSL Winter Exhibitions are currently planned for Jan. 31-Feb 2, March
6-8 and April 3-5, 2020. (Note final dates may be subject to change)
For each event, practice racing will be held on Friday from the Pensacola Yacht Club in the downtown Sanders Beach Community. Then on Saturday and Sunday the six to 12 teams will race short course, fast paced flights, with up to 20 races per day, to determine the winner. The racing will follow the format of the events that will be offered in 2022, the inaugural year of the full national season of the League. Spectators on shore will be treated to race analysis presented by sailing broadcaster and America’s Cup commentator Tucker Thompson, who will make stadium sailing come to life for spectators.
“We are excited by the City of Pensacola’s response to this event,” said PSL President Benjamin Klatzka. “Not only will Pensacola be the venue for the League’s 2020 Exhibition Series, the City and Pensacola Yacht Club will be the Southern headquarters for the PSL. The bay’s consistent breeze and flat water are ideal for inshore, stadium style racing, and off the water the area offers sailors and their families everything from great hotels, restaurants, beaches and shops making Pensacola both a great sailing and vacation destination.”
Mayor Grover Robinson, and Pensacola Yacht Club’s Board of Directors, have put their full support behind the PSL Winter Exhibition Series and future events on Pensacola Bay.
“Pensacola is rich in maritime history,” said Mayor Robinson. “We look forward to partnering with the Premier Sailing League USA and helping provide a platform where sailors from different backgrounds can compete in a stadium sailing competition encouraging new spectators and participants to enjoy the sport. As the league grows, we in Pensacola look forward to being the permanent southern base for the PSL.” Visit Pensacola President Steve Hayes and Pensacola Sports President and CEO Ray Palmer have been onboard with the Mayor and his staff since the concept was first
presented to the city and the Escambia County tourism professionals. The Pensacola/Escambia County tourism promotional arm at VisitPensacola.com, and the sports marketing team at Pensacola Sports, are committed to helping make the exhibition series, and all future events on Pensacola Bay, a success in every way. The Premiere Sailing League USA will debut its concept for an organized, national fleet racing league during the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md., which runs from October 10-14, 2019. Details are available at
www.premieresailingleague.com.
Dear Friends: It was great to see so many of you over the weekend at Lost Bay Regatta – thank you for attending! Point Yacht Club is sponsoring a cruise to Apalachicola, Florida. The trip has been designed to be cruiser-friendly for both sail boats and power boats with the option to travel either offshore or on the protected ICW. We welcome both members and non-members to bring your boat and join us on this wonderful laid-back cruise. We plan to leave from Ft. McCree around November 10, following the Blue Angels Homecoming show, which is scheduled for November 8-9. I have posted more information on our plans on my blogsite at https://midnightsunii.blogspot.com/ If you are interested in joining us, please let me know as we may try to get a group marina reservation in Apalachicola. Please feel free to circulate this to anyone you think may be interested in joining us! I look forward to seeing you on the water. Thanks Neil R. Neil Davies Cell: +1 (251) 752-4133
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It’s Time to start thinking about who you would like to vote for….
Vote for the 2019
Navy Yacht Club Honorees:
-Yachtsman/Yachtswoman of the Year (for outstanding achievement in sailing competition representing Navy Yacht Club)
-Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year (for demonstrating superior sportsmanship in all Navy Yacht Club programs)
Submit your nomination by November 21st, 2019 to Commodore Pyle via mail or email
To be awarded at the Commodore’s Ball on December 4th, 2019
Additional Awards to be recognized at the Annual Sailors Banquet (held on January 10, 2020):
• Boat of the Year – The Navy Yacht Club has had the following member’s boats race for the club in 2019 or participated as the
Race Committee Boat and/or support boats or as a community participant: PICK ONE
Benny D
Coquina
Helldiver
Kyeta
Lockeness
Phoenix
Rewind (Race Support Boat)
Sand Shark (Race Committee boat)
Maxine (Race Committee boat)
Sea Breeze
Stig
Wild Goose
Yniestra
• Power Boater of the Year -
• Sail Boater of the Year -
• Male Race Crew of the Year-
• Female Race Crew of the Year-
• Male One Design Sailor of the Year-
• Female One Design Sailor of the Year-
• Race Committee Member Award-
• Volunteer of the Year Award-
OVERALL TROPHIES (TO BE DETERMINED FROM RACING SCORES)
• Commodore’s Cup Overall Spinnaker (TBD)
• Commodore’s Cup Overall Non-Spinnaker (TBD)
• Commodore’s Cup Overall Non-Navy Yacht Club Competitor (TBD)
• Commodore Tedford Cann Trophy Excellence in Sailing (TBD)
Additional awards to be acknowledged:
• Commodore Lloyd & Bev Stagg Trophy –Bikini Regatta-(Spinnaker Winner–Debby Grimm, Non-Spinnaker Winner –Temple Beard)
• Navy Cup – ( NAVY )
• Sailor Award for National Event(s) or International Event(s)-(TBD)
• Eugene Taylor Award (Youth Award)-(TBD)
• Where in the World is the Yacht Club Burgee? Awards
Print this page and submit your vote not later than
November 21 to [email protected] or via mail
to: Ken Pyle
13661 Perdido Key Dr Unit 1106
Pensacola, FL 32507
Or in-person at the November 7 General
Membership Meeting at the Crow’s Nest.
Celebrating over 88 years of history…. Established on April 12, 1931
2019 Navy Yacht Club Officers
Commodore: Ken Pyle 912-4890 Vice Commodore: Patrick Sargent 590-7217 Rear Commodore: Jim Parsons 384-4575 Fleet Captain: Lee Borthwick 723-8563 Secretary: Sandy Pyle 479-414-1712 Treasurer: Pat Jackson 291-9585 Website/Newsletter Director: Richard Smith 453-1994 Membership Director: Molly Werner 292-9756 Historical Archives Director: Frank Bean 251-661-2801 GYA Coordinator Director: Julie Connerley 293-4031 Past Commodore: Bill Clark 380-0762 Social Committee: Kathy Champagne 261-2062 Sailing Committee: Jim Parsons 384-4575 Facilities Committee: Patrick Sargent 590-7217 Communications Committee: Sandy Pyle 479-414-1712 Finance Committee: Pat Jackson 291-9585 Security Committee: Doug Werber 994-6797 Moonshine: Ellen Costigan 455-7990 Miss Hospitality: Iva Prosser 485-5533 Ship’s Store: Kim Kaminski 384-8941 Foghorn Editor Kim Kaminski 458-0304
The FOGHORN is the official publication of the Navy Yacht Club
Pensacola and will be published monthly.
Editor – Material for the Foghorn Newsletter should be
submitted by the 20th of each month. If you can’t make this
deadline please - Contact Kim Kaminski at 384-8941(cell) or
email: [email protected]
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
P. O. Box 4422
Pensacola, FL 32507
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NYCP – the NYCP Membership Meeting is scheduled
for November 7th at 5:30 PM at the Crow’s nest,
Bayou Grande Marina – All Guests are Welcome!
Navy Yacht Club is also a member of the
United States Naval Sailing Association
USNSA.org
Hurricane Season begins June 1, 2019
2019 Storm Names: Andrea Imelda Rebekah
Barry Jerry Sebastien
Chantal Karen Tanya
Dorian Lorenzo Van
Erin Melissa Wendy
Fernand Nestor
Gabrielle Olga “Be Ready”
Humberto Pablo
Happy Thanksgiving From the members of the Navy Yacht Club
We are thankful for your participation
throughout the year……
32nd Annual Lost Bay Regatta
GYA Fish Class- 20th Annual Championship – 100th Anniversary of Fish Class Boat
Go Navy Go!!!