We had great participation at the first 2 0f 3 regattas in the Holiday Series. For the first time this year we had 5 Capri -14s in the race. Brain Rackohn, skipper and Commodore Bob Amenta, crew took first in the Trick or Treat regatta and Charles Heatherly was first in the Turkey regatta. Liz Frank won the C-18 race on both days. Dereck Thomas was first in the FJ's at each regatta and Roberto Stevens was first in both races sailing in the Sabot.
The winds for the "Trick or Treat" regatta were howling and several FJ's were over on their sides throwing the sailors in the water. They are a hearty bunch and climbed back in to complete all the races.
Only moderate winds arrived for the "Turkey" regatta however we all had a great time. The Lido fleets from Marina Del Rey were on hand and they vowed to return for the Kris Kringle on Sunday, December 13th. All club sailors are asked to reserve a boat ASAP because they were gobbled up last week. Don't wait until the day of the regatta and expect to have a club boat. Private boat owners are requested to arrive early so that the port captain can let you in the gate.
If you have any queations, consult the Telltales or email me.
ra
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Sail-A-Thon
The 2009 Sail-A-Thon was a great success. Fifteen junior sailors participated. Hayden Luff sailed the most laps and his name will be added to the perpetual trophy. The money raised will be presented to the Westlake Nautical Foundation. Last year we bought a new Sabot for our juniors and we were able to give three scholarships to juniors for our Summer Sailing Academy.
The Sail committee decided to request the purchase of a Laser Radial to be used by our high school sailors at away competitions. The Nautical Foundation will meet this month and take our request under consideration.
The next regatta at the club will be on August 23rd. It is the Vrooman Sabot High Point Series. The series consists of ten races held from Santa Barbara to King Harbor. The Vrooman is the first in the ten regatta series. WYC also will host the 6th in the Series next March. We are expecting many sailors from many yacht clubs as well as our own. Registration is from 1100-1200 and the Skipper's meeting will be at 1230 hours.
The Sail committee decided to request the purchase of a Laser Radial to be used by our high school sailors at away competitions. The Nautical Foundation will meet this month and take our request under consideration.
The next regatta at the club will be on August 23rd. It is the Vrooman Sabot High Point Series. The series consists of ten races held from Santa Barbara to King Harbor. The Vrooman is the first in the ten regatta series. WYC also will host the 6th in the Series next March. We are expecting many sailors from many yacht clubs as well as our own. Registration is from 1100-1200 and the Skipper's meeting will be at 1230 hours.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The Commodore's Cup
Rear Commodore Rob Schaefer writes, "The Commodore's Cup was sailed with fluky winds and high temperatures. The perpetual trophy was awarded to Jackie Hollander who received three firsts and one second sailing in the CFJ fleet. This is the second time Jackie's name is placed on the trophy. Other results were C-14 fleet 1st Commodore Bob Amenta, C-18 fleet 1st Charlie Bornhauser."
It was a great day despite the weather.
It was a great day despite the weather.
Morning Light
The Westlake Yacht Club was treated to a special event provided by Roy Disney Jr. Roy presented a preview of his documentary featuring a crew of young sailors who sailed in the TransPac Race. Using the Disney boat they performed brilliently. See the comments by sailor Ole Eichhorn on his blog http://w-uh.com/posts/090326-Morning_Light.html
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Olympic Gold Medal Regatta
The Olympic God Medal Regatta is in honor of two WYC sailors who won the medal at the 1988 Soul Olympics. Allyson Jolly and Lynn Jewel were club sailors who won the medal in the 420 class competing against the best women sailor in the world. They were the first women to win a gold medal in sailing.
Following in their footsteps, Megan Stephens won the perpetual trophy for the second straight year. Megan won sailing in a Sabot.
Following in their footsteps, Megan Stephens won the perpetual trophy for the second straight year. Megan won sailing in a Sabot.
SCYA Midwinter Regatta
The Southern California Yachtracing Association sponsors the Midwinter regatta every year to celebrate the opening of the sailing season. At Westlake Yacht Club three classes of boats participated. The results were as follows...
C14-First Place Skipper Robert Amenta and Crew Mark Miller
Second Place: Skipper Michael Eisenberg, Crew Sturt Kovalivker
C-18-First Place: Charles Bornhauser, Crew Rear Commodore Rob Schaefer
CFJ- First Place:Skipper Derek Thomas, Crew Jeff Simonsgaard
Second Place: Skipper Phoebe Gittleson, Crew Aidan Wahl
Third Place: Skipper Angek Wang, Crew Peter Ruffner (CSUN)
The winds were light and only a few races were held. Other clubs reported that the winds were very light throughout Southern California. This did not deminish the spirit of the sailor who were grateful to get out on the water again.
C14-First Place Skipper Robert Amenta and Crew Mark Miller
Second Place: Skipper Michael Eisenberg, Crew Sturt Kovalivker
C-18-First Place: Charles Bornhauser, Crew Rear Commodore Rob Schaefer
CFJ- First Place:Skipper Derek Thomas, Crew Jeff Simonsgaard
Second Place: Skipper Phoebe Gittleson, Crew Aidan Wahl
Third Place: Skipper Angek Wang, Crew Peter Ruffner (CSUN)
The winds were light and only a few races were held. Other clubs reported that the winds were very light throughout Southern California. This did not deminish the spirit of the sailor who were grateful to get out on the water again.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tall Ships Return to Oxnard February 3rd
The Yacht Club received the following email, and I am posting it, in case anyone is interested...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact (media only): Joe Follansbee, Communications Director
jfollansbee@historicalseaport.org
360-589-0766
January 21, 2009
TALL SHIPS RETURN TO OXNARD FEB. 3 WITH TOURS ALOFT ACTIVITY
New “Tours Aloft” activity lets guests climb tall ship rigging
Oxnard, Calif. – The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain return to Oxnard Tuesday, Feb. 3 offering dockside tours, three-hour sailing adventures, and a new activity, “Tours Aloft.” The ships are scheduled to arrive at approximately 4 p.m. at Channel Islands Harbor Marina, 3900 Pelican Way off Victoria Avenue, in Oxnard. The ships will fire a cannon salute to the city and tie up for a six-day visit. Both vessels make annual visits to the community.
For the first time in Oxnard, the ships will offer Tours Aloft, a new activity for guests dockside and during public sailings. For a suggested donation of $20, visitors can climb aloft in a harness for a mini-excursion to the highest yard on the main mast, as high as 70 feet off the water. Trained crew members will secure climbers into a full-body harness, and connect them to a fixed belay system. Climbers are encouraged to climb only as high as they are comfortable. (Due to equipment design restrictions, maximum weight for tours aloft is 220 pounds.)
Dockside tours are scheduled for Feb. 3-6, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are welcomed aboard by crew in period costume. A $3 donation is appreciated.
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have also scheduled two Battle Sails and an Adventure Sail during their Oxnard visit. Battle Sails, featuring close-quarters maneuvers and cannon fire (with blanks) between the two vessels, are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7 and 8, 2 p.m. each day. Tickets are $60 for adults, $50 for students, seniors, and active military, and $40 for children under 12.
A family-oriented Adventure Sail, featuring demonstrations of tall ship handling and maritime traditions, is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets are $55 for adults, $45 for seniors, students, and active military, and $35 for children under 12.
Tickets for all sailings are available at www.historicalseaport.org or by calling 800-200-5239.
On-air hosts and producers: The ships’ captains and crews are available for interviews and live demonstrations of Tours Aloft. Contact Joe Follansbee, jfollansbee@historicalseaport.org, 360-589-0766.
Information is subject to change without notice. Please confirm before boarding. A Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain fact sheet is available on the Press Releases page at www.historicalseaport.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact (media only): Joe Follansbee, Communications Director
jfollansbee@historicalseaport.org
360-589-0766
January 21, 2009
TALL SHIPS RETURN TO OXNARD FEB. 3 WITH TOURS ALOFT ACTIVITY
New “Tours Aloft” activity lets guests climb tall ship rigging
Oxnard, Calif. – The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain return to Oxnard Tuesday, Feb. 3 offering dockside tours, three-hour sailing adventures, and a new activity, “Tours Aloft.” The ships are scheduled to arrive at approximately 4 p.m. at Channel Islands Harbor Marina, 3900 Pelican Way off Victoria Avenue, in Oxnard. The ships will fire a cannon salute to the city and tie up for a six-day visit. Both vessels make annual visits to the community.
For the first time in Oxnard, the ships will offer Tours Aloft, a new activity for guests dockside and during public sailings. For a suggested donation of $20, visitors can climb aloft in a harness for a mini-excursion to the highest yard on the main mast, as high as 70 feet off the water. Trained crew members will secure climbers into a full-body harness, and connect them to a fixed belay system. Climbers are encouraged to climb only as high as they are comfortable. (Due to equipment design restrictions, maximum weight for tours aloft is 220 pounds.)
Dockside tours are scheduled for Feb. 3-6, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are welcomed aboard by crew in period costume. A $3 donation is appreciated.
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have also scheduled two Battle Sails and an Adventure Sail during their Oxnard visit. Battle Sails, featuring close-quarters maneuvers and cannon fire (with blanks) between the two vessels, are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7 and 8, 2 p.m. each day. Tickets are $60 for adults, $50 for students, seniors, and active military, and $40 for children under 12.
A family-oriented Adventure Sail, featuring demonstrations of tall ship handling and maritime traditions, is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets are $55 for adults, $45 for seniors, students, and active military, and $35 for children under 12.
Tickets for all sailings are available at www.historicalseaport.org or by calling 800-200-5239.
On-air hosts and producers: The ships’ captains and crews are available for interviews and live demonstrations of Tours Aloft. Contact Joe Follansbee, jfollansbee@historicalseaport.org, 360-589-0766.
Information is subject to change without notice. Please confirm before boarding. A Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain fact sheet is available on the Press Releases page at www.historicalseaport.org.
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