The Kris Kringle regatta was the largest regatta of the year. Sponsored by Richard & Joan Young family. Twenty-five boats participated on a day of moderate and blustery winds. The Lido fleet was represent by nine boats from Long Beach to Ventura. There were six Lasers, 3 Capri 14.2, 3 C-18, and 4 Sabots.
First place Lido: Mark Ryan & John Makeishi - Alamitos Bay YC
Second Place: Kelly Cantley & Kevin Thomas - South Coast Corithian YC
Third Place: Eric Bohman & Jeff Zook - Ventura YC
First Place Laser: Ryan Cox - Ventura YC
Second Place: Deke Klatt - Ventura YC
First Place Capri 14.2: Ann Miller & Mark Miller - WYC
First Place C-18: Rob Schaefer & Charlie Bornhouser - WYC
First Place Sabot: Robert Stevens - WYC
A professional photographer was on site taking pictures. It is the best collection of photos on our lake that I have ever seen. Check out the website and you will not only see why we live here, you will appreciate why we sail and belong to this great club. http://portraitinc.smugmug.com/
Commodore
Bob Amenta
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Blue Gavel Regatta News
Don’t forget our Installation Dinner is on November the 8th. Reservations started arriving in early October. Please send checks payable to WYC to Madam Vice Commodore Carol Amenta at 4133 Beachmeadow Lane, Westlake Village, CA. 91361. Seating is limited for this important occasion. Come celebrate with your new Flag Officers and Board.
Our staff Commodores hosted the Blue Gavel regatta and they provided plenty of food and drink and worked the tower and chase boat. The winners were as follows...
· C-18 – Franklin Cofod (Skipper), Mike Singer (Crew)
· Laser – Michael Eisenberg
· CFJ – Derek Thomas (Skipper), Jeff Simonsgaard (Crew)
· Sabot B – Riley Magadow
· Sabot C – Zachary Magadow
The Capri 14.2 Nationals were held at Mission Bay in San Diego on the 20th and 21st of September. The members of the Mission Bay Yacht Club were terrific hosts. I encourage our members to visit them if in the San Diego area. It is a great club. There were four races on Saturday and three on Sunday. Several of the courses took an hour to finish. At the completion of Saturday’s racing, Skipper Bob Amenta and Crew Mark Miller were tied for 1st place with a team from Arizona. Sunday had a grueling three races each took an hour to complete without a break. When the results were tallied, our Club team won first place in the Silver division. All the sailors were gracious and happy that WYC Port #1 was back in business.
The Louise Kapus regatta was held on Sunday October 12th. All classes were invited to participate. Louise was a strong supporter of our sailing program. She was present at all of our regattas, sitting in her wheelchair registering the sailors and their boats. Many of us gray beards remember her with fondness. I will have the results of this regatta, the Trick or Treat regatta and the Skipper of the Year regatta in the December issue of Telltales.
The Skipper of the Year regatta has been postponed to November 23rd. The Sailing Committee decided to wait until the results of the Kapus & Trick or Treat regattas.
The Committee also notified the Junior sailors regarding the usage of Club boats. Junior sailors may use the Club boats on our lake on occasions where a chase boat is present and operated by a Club member. No junior member may take a Club boat to away regattas unless their parents are regular, single or family members of the Club. Only club members may pull our trailers and they are responsible for returning and storing the boats and trailers.
See you on the water
Robert Amenta
Vice Commodore
Our staff Commodores hosted the Blue Gavel regatta and they provided plenty of food and drink and worked the tower and chase boat. The winners were as follows...
· C-18 – Franklin Cofod (Skipper), Mike Singer (Crew)
· Laser – Michael Eisenberg
· CFJ – Derek Thomas (Skipper), Jeff Simonsgaard (Crew)
· Sabot B – Riley Magadow
· Sabot C – Zachary Magadow
The Capri 14.2 Nationals were held at Mission Bay in San Diego on the 20th and 21st of September. The members of the Mission Bay Yacht Club were terrific hosts. I encourage our members to visit them if in the San Diego area. It is a great club. There were four races on Saturday and three on Sunday. Several of the courses took an hour to finish. At the completion of Saturday’s racing, Skipper Bob Amenta and Crew Mark Miller were tied for 1st place with a team from Arizona. Sunday had a grueling three races each took an hour to complete without a break. When the results were tallied, our Club team won first place in the Silver division. All the sailors were gracious and happy that WYC Port #1 was back in business.
The Louise Kapus regatta was held on Sunday October 12th. All classes were invited to participate. Louise was a strong supporter of our sailing program. She was present at all of our regattas, sitting in her wheelchair registering the sailors and their boats. Many of us gray beards remember her with fondness. I will have the results of this regatta, the Trick or Treat regatta and the Skipper of the Year regatta in the December issue of Telltales.
The Skipper of the Year regatta has been postponed to November 23rd. The Sailing Committee decided to wait until the results of the Kapus & Trick or Treat regattas.
The Committee also notified the Junior sailors regarding the usage of Club boats. Junior sailors may use the Club boats on our lake on occasions where a chase boat is present and operated by a Club member. No junior member may take a Club boat to away regattas unless their parents are regular, single or family members of the Club. Only club members may pull our trailers and they are responsible for returning and storing the boats and trailers.
See you on the water
Robert Amenta
Vice Commodore
Notice of Race
The Trick or Treat Regatta is the first of three in the Holiday Series. The sailor who scores the best in the three races will be the perpetual trophy winner
All centerboards up to 18 feet are welcome. Current US Sailing Rules will be in effect subject to modifications that will be available in the instructions at the Skipper's meeting.
Registration is 1100 hours to 1200 hours. Skipper's meeting will be at 1230 hours and the first race will begin at 1300 hours weather and wind permitting. Please be aware that life jackets must be worn.
Sailor from visiting yacht clubs contact...
Vice Commodore; Bob Amenta (818) 706-8217
The next two regattas will be the Turkey regatta on Sunday, November 9 and the Kris Kringle regatta on Sunday, December 14.
All centerboards up to 18 feet are welcome. Current US Sailing Rules will be in effect subject to modifications that will be available in the instructions at the Skipper's meeting.
Registration is 1100 hours to 1200 hours. Skipper's meeting will be at 1230 hours and the first race will begin at 1300 hours weather and wind permitting. Please be aware that life jackets must be worn.
Sailor from visiting yacht clubs contact...
Vice Commodore; Bob Amenta (818) 706-8217
The next two regattas will be the Turkey regatta on Sunday, November 9 and the Kris Kringle regatta on Sunday, December 14.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Capri 14.2 Nationals
Perfect San Diego Weather Greets Capri 14.2 Sailors
By Mark Miller
On September 20-21, the placid waters of San Diego's Mission Bay lived up to its storied reputation as one of the California's premier small boat racing venues. Here, once again Mission Bay Yacht Club (MBYC) hosted the Capri 14.2 National Championship. And once again the weather cooperated with blue skies, mid-70's temperature, and 8-12 knots of steady breezes.
Boats from MBYC, Arizona YC, California YC, and Westlake Village YC were divided into two classes, Gold, for veteran racers, and Silver, for the less-experienced. Trophies for Gold Fleet went 5 deep, and those for Silver went 3 deep.
MBYC carried home the first three places in the Gold Fleet, with the first place Trophy (and the National Championship) going to skipper Scott Finkboner and Crew Jennifer Lyons of MBYC.
Silver Fleet winners were skipper Bob Amenta and crew Mark Miller from Westlake Village.
Racing was marred by only one mishap, a capsizing and subsequent turtling. This Capri 14.2 sailor watched with interest as the sailboat crew managed on their own to pull the boat up (by pulling on the centerboard) until it lay on its side. At that point one of the chase boats moved in. It approached the masthead, where a crewman knelt on the chase boat bow and lifted the masthead out of the water. Then the chase boat moved slowed toward the hull of the Capri 14.2 as the crewman lifted the mast. By the time the chase boat had gone about ten feet the Capri popped upright. Then the chase boat pulled the sailors out of the water and transferred them to the Capri. The whole procedure took only a few minutes and demonstrated the advantage of having a veteran chase boat crew.
Gold Fleet - 2008 Capri 14.2 Nationals
Place From
1 - Scott Finkboner and Jennifer Lyons MBYC
2 - Scott Hoffmann and Tyler Caroe MBYC
3 - Kevin Olenick and Smantha Olenick MBYC
4 - Mike Hester and Sarah Hester Arizona YC
5 - John Mayall and Megan Mayall Arizona YC
Silver Fleet - 2008 2008 Capri 14.2 Nationals
Place From
1 - Bob Amenta and Mark Miller Westlake YC
2 - George Tingom and Barbara Tinghom Arizona YC
3 - Fred Johnston and Akane Nakagaki MBYC
By Mark Miller
On September 20-21, the placid waters of San Diego's Mission Bay lived up to its storied reputation as one of the California's premier small boat racing venues. Here, once again Mission Bay Yacht Club (MBYC) hosted the Capri 14.2 National Championship. And once again the weather cooperated with blue skies, mid-70's temperature, and 8-12 knots of steady breezes.
Boats from MBYC, Arizona YC, California YC, and Westlake Village YC were divided into two classes, Gold, for veteran racers, and Silver, for the less-experienced. Trophies for Gold Fleet went 5 deep, and those for Silver went 3 deep.
MBYC carried home the first three places in the Gold Fleet, with the first place Trophy (and the National Championship) going to skipper Scott Finkboner and Crew Jennifer Lyons of MBYC.
Silver Fleet winners were skipper Bob Amenta and crew Mark Miller from Westlake Village.
Racing was marred by only one mishap, a capsizing and subsequent turtling. This Capri 14.2 sailor watched with interest as the sailboat crew managed on their own to pull the boat up (by pulling on the centerboard) until it lay on its side. At that point one of the chase boats moved in. It approached the masthead, where a crewman knelt on the chase boat bow and lifted the masthead out of the water. Then the chase boat moved slowed toward the hull of the Capri 14.2 as the crewman lifted the mast. By the time the chase boat had gone about ten feet the Capri popped upright. Then the chase boat pulled the sailors out of the water and transferred them to the Capri. The whole procedure took only a few minutes and demonstrated the advantage of having a veteran chase boat crew.
Gold Fleet - 2008 Capri 14.2 Nationals
Place From
1 - Scott Finkboner and Jennifer Lyons MBYC
2 - Scott Hoffmann and Tyler Caroe MBYC
3 - Kevin Olenick and Smantha Olenick MBYC
4 - Mike Hester and Sarah Hester Arizona YC
5 - John Mayall and Megan Mayall Arizona YC
Silver Fleet - 2008 2008 Capri 14.2 Nationals
Place From
1 - Bob Amenta and Mark Miller Westlake YC
2 - George Tingom and Barbara Tinghom Arizona YC
3 - Fred Johnston and Akane Nakagaki MBYC
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Labor Day Regatta
The Labor Day regatta was held on September 1st. It was an outstanding day. Thirty-four sailors participated. Seventeen senior sailors and seventeen junior sailors were on hand. All classes of boats were in the water. Riley Magidow took first and Max Kibbee was second in the Sabot B class. Will Dorosk and Cameron Poe were first and second in the Sabot C class. Michael Eisenberg came in first in a Laser. Jackie Hollander and Alex Silberberg were first in the CFJ Class. Bob Amenta and Mark Miller were first in a C-14.2 and Brian Rackohn and Sal Scariposo were first a C-18.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
High Point Series #1
The Sabot High Point Series #1 took place at WYC on Sunday, August 17th.
The results were...
A class:
1st. Annie Rossi, AYC
2nd. Spencer Sterling, DRYC
3rd. Christopher Cole, DRYC
B class:
1st. Jesse Mason, CYC
2nd. Emelia Clementi, CYC
3rd. Jessica Clark, WYC
C class:
1st. Riley Magadow, WYC
2nd. Will Dorosk, WYC
3rd. Michael Miller, WYC
The results were...
A class:
1st. Annie Rossi, AYC
2nd. Spencer Sterling, DRYC
3rd. Christopher Cole, DRYC
B class:
1st. Jesse Mason, CYC
2nd. Emelia Clementi, CYC
3rd. Jessica Clark, WYC
C class:
1st. Riley Magadow, WYC
2nd. Will Dorosk, WYC
3rd. Michael Miller, WYC
Friday, August 8, 2008
Vrooman Memorial Regatta
The Bill Vrooman Memorial Regatta wil be held next week, Sunday, August 17th at the club. This is the first in a series of ten races sponsored by Catalina Yachts to determine the champion of the year. Sailors representing 25 Southern California yacht clubs will be our guests.
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August 17, 2008
Registration: 11:00-12:00
Skipper's Meeting: 12:30
First Start: 13:00
Fee: $10
Sabot Class Only
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US Sailing rules will be in effect subject to modifications which are available to all sailors at the Skipper's Meeting.
For further information, call Vice Commodore Bob Amenta at (818) 706-8217
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Sail-A-Thon 2008
The annual Sail-A-Thon was held on Saturday, August 2nd at the WYC. Sixteen boats participated by sailing laps starting at 1pm and finishing at 5 pm. About seventy-five parents and club members watched from the deck as the sailors rounded Mark 2 and Mark 8. The winner of the Laser class was Jackie Hollander and the Sabot winner was Riley Magadow.
Lunch for the sailors and guests was served by Boccaccio's on the Landing. Many club members were in attendance to cheer the junior sailors.
This annual event is our club's only fund raiser and this year's donations reached the $10,000 goal set by the WYC board. The money will be allocated for Junior needs.
Our next regatta is the Vrooman Mem. on August 17. Sailors representing 25 yacht clubs will visit our club to compete for the Sabot High Point Series. Last year we hosted 45 boats.
A Notice of Race (NOR) will be posted soon with the details.
Lunch for the sailors and guests was served by Boccaccio's on the Landing. Many club members were in attendance to cheer the junior sailors.
This annual event is our club's only fund raiser and this year's donations reached the $10,000 goal set by the WYC board. The money will be allocated for Junior needs.
Our next regatta is the Vrooman Mem. on August 17. Sailors representing 25 yacht clubs will visit our club to compete for the Sabot High Point Series. Last year we hosted 45 boats.
A Notice of Race (NOR) will be posted soon with the details.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Regatta Results
The regatta was well attended on Sunday, July 27th. Over one hundred open house guests watch 14 boats compete in moderate to gusty winds. Seventeen sailors participated in single and multi-handed boats. The results are as follows...
Brian Rackohn skippered the winning C-18 fleet.
Megan Eichhorn took first with a C-15
Bob Amenta was first in a C-14
Michael Miller won the Sabot "B" Class
Cameron Poe was first in the Sabot "C" Class
Michael Miller also won the Robinson perpetual trophy.
On Saturday, August 2nd we will host the 15th Annual Sail-A-Thon. The proceeds will be used to continually improve the Junior Sailing Program.
Brian Rackohn skippered the winning C-18 fleet.
Megan Eichhorn took first with a C-15
Bob Amenta was first in a C-14
Michael Miller won the Sabot "B" Class
Cameron Poe was first in the Sabot "C" Class
Michael Miller also won the Robinson perpetual trophy.
On Saturday, August 2nd we will host the 15th Annual Sail-A-Thon. The proceeds will be used to continually improve the Junior Sailing Program.
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