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THE STILLWATER COVE’ER
April - May 2021
Commodore’s Log Unveiling the 2021 Social Calendar
By Vice Commodore Peter Hanlon
AHOY, MEMBERS!
Welcome to SYC’s 73rd Season!
Back in 1948 when Matt and Mimi
Jenkins and friends started the
Stillwater Yacht Club, the most
important things to the Club
were a Membership Committee, a
Race Committee, and an Entertainment Committee.
Now, 73 years later, we have a long list for Membership
in SYC, we are developing a more robust Sailing and
Racing Program, and we are yearning to have our Social
Events back! We are in the process of planning our
traditional Regattas in June, August, and September.
Rear Commodore Robert Superko and his crew are August-September 2020
Run for the Roses/Derby Party: Chairpersons
working hard putting the finishing touches on this year’s Becky Kendall and Renae Fjugstad are BACK pulling out
Youth Sailing and Racing Program (June 7 to July 30) and their Kentucky Downs hats and enjoying a “Talk Derby
Adult Sailing Thursday Nights (June 10 to September 9). to Me" Mint Julep. After two event cancellations last
Please check Vice Commodore Peter Hanlon’s events year due to Covid, this event “may happen” (Pebble
report for our exciting 2021 plans beginning in May! He Beach Company is awaiting official word from the
and his committee have planned a delightful assortment County regarding group parties). This is scheduled for
of events from a Pier Opening Party to Pier BBQs to a Saturday, May 1 in the Beach Club Dining Room and
Kentucky Derby Party in the Dining Room and Patio. patio. (Covid occupancy numbers are pending and will
With any luck, you might find yourself at Indian Village! apply.) Entertainment is The Money Band since all bets
are sure to win in the “count your blessings - we made
Welcome to new Board members…Alan Bienenfeld,
it through Covid” year of 2021!! Reservations open
Bill Cash, Michael Jones, and Kevin Larkin! Also give a
April 10. Details will be sent by email several days prior.
round of applause for our 21 new SYC members! Many
Fingers crossed that we can proceed!
thanks to our Membership Chair, Michael Jones, and his
volunteers! See picture inside. Pier Opening Celebration Saturday, May 15:
The Pier has been reserved and date secured for our
SYC has new 24-7 security on the Pier thanks to
Pier Opening and Blessing of our Fleet. Reservations
Assistant Port Captain Bruce Graham. He arranged for
open April 30. Specifics will depend upon County rules
us to have our own Internet system and multiple
regarding official gatherings of larger groups. We are
commercial-level cameras installed with the help of
hoping to receive the green light soon. We will send
SYC Webmaster, Bon Abercrombie. Good job!
more detailed information to you once restrictions are
Covid is still with us, but we are encouraged by the lifted. “Members only” due to capacity. 5-7 pm.
vaccine numbers. Please continue wearing a mask to
protect yourself and others, wash your hands, sanitize,
Commodore's Log (continued from p. 1) Message from the Vice Commodore
By Peter Hanlon
and practice social distancing. SYC will still practice all
Covid protocols for our classes and events. Greetings from the Vice Commodore. We are
anticipating a great summer as everyone is anxious to
Wishing you fair winds and following seas, get together again. We have all experienced so much
hardship over the past year and a half and are excited to
socialize. Our committees are actively preparing for
some great events and we can’t wait to see everyone.
Commodore Judy Furman With that being said, we are hopeful that everybody has
either been tested or gotten a vaccine and is ready to
mingle. Keep in mind, we have to follow CDC guidelines,
our state guidelines, and our county's slow introduction
to getting back to normal.
Please be patient and hopeful as we move forward
through this together, as times and events are subject to
change. We will keep you posted via our website and
email, and will do everything in our control to keep you
informed up to the minute.
A successful social season will require a lot of hard work
and coordination among many people. Please remember,
there are plenty of spots on our event committees and
2021 Social Calendar we can use everyone’s help -- we can do this together!
Please consider offering your support to make this
Saturday, May 1 season a success. Contact vicecommodore@sycpb.org
Run for the Roses Derby Party to volunteer.
6-10 pm
Saturday, May 15 Potluck Pier BBQs
Pier Opening/Blessing the Fleet
4-6 pm (All BBQs are 5–7 pm on Stillwater Pier)
Thursday, June 3 • Saturday, May 15 - Pier Opening
Summer Solstice White Party
6-10 pm • Saturday, June 13 - Pier BBQ
Saturday, July 10 • Sunday, July 18 - Mammal Release at
California Surfin’ Revival
4 pm, followed by Pier BBQ
6-10 pm
Sunday, August 22 • Friday, September 3 - Pier BBQ
Gala Azucar! - Ports of Call
• Thursday, September 9 - Tacos on the Pier
6-10 pm
September Date: To be announced • Friday, October 15 - Pier BBQ
Indian Village
5:30-9:30 pm
Sunday, October 3 Membership News
Lobster Fest on the Pier
4-7 pm Board Member Carl Meyers (SC) has retired from SYC’s
Saturday, October 9 Board of Directors. We thank him for his many years of
Fleet Week in San Francisco Bay service as Commodore 2017, Vice Commodore 2016,
12 noon and Rear Commodore 2015. He filled the position of
Sunday, November 7 Membership Chair for the last several years, a position
The Commodore’s Ball in which newly elected Board Member Michael Jones
6-10 pm will serve. Thank you, Carl! We look forward to seeing
you during our upcoming season!
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2021 Membership Season SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The SYC Membership Committee SYC Treasurer John Pfeiffer and SYC
has begun the year under full sail. Webmaster Lebon Abercrombie for
Our membership roll is at full their tireless support and words of
capacity and all 2021 dues are paid. A advice and encouragement to the
new member packet containing the Membership Committee.
h i s t o r y o f t h e c l u b, by - l aw s
Directories will be mailed to the
pertaining to members, and general
membership in the latter part of
information about the club activities
April. Please consult our
and sailing programs was prepared
website SYCPB.org for member
and mailed to the new (24 in total) Membership Chair Michael Jones and information in the meantime.
club members. Also, membership Commodore Judy Furman fill all 400 family
cards for both renewing and new membership slots for the upcoming season. New members who joined in 2020
members have been mailed thanks and 2021: please expect an email
Welcome New Members! invitation to a special “Welcome
to the efforts of the Membership
Committee and club volunteers who Bogidar & Ilka Avramov Aboard” event with the SYC Board
met on March 6 to assemble Justin & Jenny Balas of Directors early this summer.
membership cards, letters, and new Hudson & Mastaneh Brett The date is currently being discussed
member packets. They are seen hard Michael & Soraya Cayen and will be settled soon.
at work below, clockwise: Michael Ruth Donohugh Whether you are a long-time
Jones, Judy Furman, Sherif Michael, John Gallegly member or have recently joined, we
Jack & Becky Kendall, Michele Axley, Kurt Grasing & Christine Chin are thrilled you are part of this
Lynsey Jones, Denise Foderaro, Joan Tim Hatch magnificent club and look forward to
Wood, Marlene Price, Paul Hoffman, Marshall & Becka Hydorn the many adventures that lay before
and Sharene Hamrock. If any Josh & Courtney Jones us. If you have any suggestions about
members have not received their Mac & Kristi Kahle ways to enhance the membership
2021 membership cards by mail, Forrest & Cynthia Miller experience , please send your
please contact Michael Jones at Charley & Karen Osborne comments via email
(972) 571-4491. Jason & Jean-Mari Peltier to membership@sycpb.org.
Phil & Marlene Price
Tom & Karen Reddy
Jim & Gerry Sangiacomo
Jeffrey & Vivian Saper
Steven & Lisa Schatz
Stan & Wendy. Simpson
Jim & Catherine Sims
Glenda Tuttle & Judith Logan
Paul & Kristin Vais
Tom Zewert & Joella Szabo
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SYC Summer Sailing Programs 2021
By Rear Commodore, Dr. Robert Superko
Stillwater Yacht Club has strengthened and expanded our Youth Sailing Program with progressive classes designed to
teach our students from entry level Water Sports to Learn-To-Sail classes. Their next steps will take them through
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Racing classes. These classes will teach our kids how to safely and
comfortably operate their boats and learn to love the sport of sailing. In addition, the program will be led by carefully
hand-picked Coaches and Instructors…an unbeatable combination! SYC is planning to partner with Monterey
Peninsula Yacht Club to run the Racing Classes. This new and exciting racing addition to our program will split the
class locations and give students the advantage of learning to sail both in Carmel & Monterey Bay, two different racing/
sailing situations. Here are the four exciting programs that are planned. Sign up for one or more! Registration opens
April 15. Visit SYCPB.org for more information. For questions, contact Rear Commodore Dr. Robert Superko at
rearcommodore@sycpb.org, or Commodore Judy Furman at commodore@sycpb.org.
Program 1: SYC - Youth Water Sports Program 3: SYC/MPYC - Beginner/
Camp Intermediate Race Team
Dates: June 7 to July 30 Dates: June 7 to July 30
Time: Mon-Fri, 1-4 pm Time: Mon-Fri, 1-4 pm (M,W&F at SYC, Tu&Th at MPYC)
Duration: 1 week long for each session Duration: Each session is 4 weeks long
# of Sessions: 8 (register for one session or # of Sessions: 2
more) Staff: One Coach
Staff: One Senior Instructor, two Junior Boats: CFJ (6)
Instructors Number of Students: 12 max
Boats: Capri 14.2 Ages: 10-14 years old
Number of Students in class: 8-9 max Cost: $950 per 4-week session
Ages: 7-13 years old Activities: This will be a skill-building class, teaching kids
Cost: $250 per one-week session how to safely maneuver their boats in basic race-course
Activities: An introduction to sailing, kayaking, situations. Sailors may compete in one regatta. Sailors typically
and stand up paddle boarding (SUP) spend 1-2 years at each level before moving up.
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Program 4: SYC/MPYC - Advanced Race
Program 2: SYC Learn-To-Sail Team
Dates: June 7 to July 30 Dates: June 7 to July 30
Time: Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm Time: Mon-Fri, 1-4 pm (M,W&F at MPYC, Tu&Th at SYC)
Duration: Each session is 4 weeks long Duration: Each session is 4 weeks long
# of Sessions: 2 (register for one or both) # of Sessions: 2
Staff: One Senior Instructor, two Junior Staff: One Coach
Instructors Boats: CFJ (6) (Lasers on Fridays MPYC)
Boats: FJs Number of Students: 12 max
Number of Students: 10-12 max Ages: 14-17 years old
Ages: 8-11 years old Cost: $950 per 4-week session
Cost: $900 per 4-week session Activities: This program is for sailors who are beyond entry
Activities: This learn-to-sail class is for first- level racing and are focused on improving their boat-handling
time sailors ages 8-11 years where participants and tactics. This includes experienced racers working towards a
will learn to crew and skipper a boat. Curriculum strong performance in local and regional regattas. Advanced
covers the introduction of boat/marine boat handling, race tactics, course strategy, and the Racing Rules
terminology, knots, and on-the-water sailing skills of Sailing will be covered extensively. The goal of this class is to
with a heavy focus on the fundamentals of upwind produce winning results at the highest level of youth sailing.
sailing. The goal of this class is to teach kids how Sailors in this class are expected to participate in summer
to safely and comfortably operate their boat and regattas, including BAYS and High School programming off
learn to love the sport of sailing. season.
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Gearing Up! Volunteers Needed For Pier Work Days
Bruce Graham, We need a hand at the pier for painting the hulls of our
Assistant Port fleet, performing minor repairs, participating in safety
Captain, and Zach checks of supplies, organizing and equipping the club-
Prater, SYC Volunteer, house for the season, moving boats to the hoist,
install new security cleaning and disinfecting, and other miscellaneous tasks.
cameras at the pier to Please call or email to volunteer. Our club-house looks
prepare for the like it needs some TLC. Pizza and drinks will be
season. Thanks to provided as fuel. Masking, distancing, and all Covid
Webmaster LeBon protection procedures will be observed. If you wish to
Abercrombie, further bring your responsible teen who needs community
upgrades have made service hours, they are welcome and we will sign their
our wifi “whip fast”!! paperwork.
Next Cove’er: read
how you can check wind, weather, tide, and
atmospheric conditions in the Cove for your sailing, SATURDAY, APRIL 17 & SUNDAY, APRIL 18
kayaking, paddle boarding, diving, and swimming safety!
SATURDAY, APRIL 24 & SUNDAY, APRIL 25
Message from the Editor
10 am - 4 pm
We are always looking for new members of the
Contact Bruce Graham, Assistant Port Captain
Cove'er team! Please contact editor@sycpb.org if you
are interested in helping with any aspect of the worldsails@aol.com or (831) 595-9402
Cove'er. Charlie Kurtmen, Port Captain
Is there anything you'd like to know about Stillwater kurtmen@juno.com or (559) 917-0559
Cove, our club, or local history? Our writers can
research these topics and more, and are happy to
take suggestions. Contact editor@sycpb.org with any
ideas.
Please also submit any photographs that you would
l i ke t o h av e i n c l u d e d i n t h e C o v e ' e r t o
Thursday Night Adult Sailing
editor@sycpb.org.
June 10, 17, 24
We look forward to staying connected this upcoming
season! July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
An SYC Love August 5, 19, 26
Affair
September 2, 9
Next edition, read
about the couple
here who met and
fell in love at an
SYC event where
Regatta Schedule
writer Ernie Gann Commodore’s Regatta June 26 & 27
mesmerized them Santanarama August 7 & 8
with his sailing Labor Day Regatta* August 27-29
stories ‘round the
(* Note: The Labor Day Regatta is scheduled for late
world. The lad here
August to accommodate the 75th Anniversary of the
later became SYC
Mercury Nationals)
Commodore.
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Boat Launch to Beach Broach I certainly couldn't have done this alone, and hadn't
thought this out, but the large and willing group put Teg
By William Broenkow
in the water without a scratch.
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Professor of Physical Oceanography (Retired)
Retirement requires a project. In 2003, I decided to build
a boat. Not from scratch, but a stitch-and-glue kit made
in Wales. It arrived from Liverpool via the Great Lakes
and Fed Ex the month after I retired. The kit was fun to
build, but disappointingly easy. I finished it well before
Christmas. This was a bit of a let-down: it didn't take
much of my retirement to build Teg (Welsh for
“beautiful”). But I had grand plans for the little 16-foot
rowboat with a sail. My goal was to revisit Lake Nitinat, a
fjord on Vancouver Island, where I had done my graduate
work in oceanography. I would take my wife and my dog
along.
The launch went fairly easily. We walked the boat into
the negligible surf. Somehow, two of us clambered
aboard and rowed away. We made several launches with
various crews. Not everyone wanted the thrill. After
each sojourn the boat was brought ashore, turned
around, and headed seaward again. With different crews,
over the course of an hour or so, we more or less
learned to handle the boat during four or five 10-
minute “expeditions”. By the time of the last run, the
still-small surf had grown a bit. Now, everyone has seen
in pirate movies when longboats come ashore and a
crewman jumps out of the stern holding it seaward to
First, though, we needed a proper launch party. What
avoid broaching. Obviously, I didn't understand the
better place than the calm waters of Stillwater Cove? I
principle. No one was injured when the stern swung
invited a small group of friends for the grand affair. No
around, the boat careened, and filled with water. Leland
champagne bottle christened the fragile 75-pound, 3/16-
and I were thoroughly soaked. Now it was apparent why
inch plywood hull. Among the group were Alan and Sheila
Ed wore waders. Ed held the bow as we broached. I'm
Baldridge (librarians at Hopkins and Moss Landing Marine
sure he prevented a sorrier mess. To this day I still
Labs). Sheila made a cake to cap the celebration. Marlene
apologize to him for not getting a ride. Greg
Martin brought the wine. Importantly, Leland Lewis, a
documented the disaster to preserve the event for
master mariner with years of experience on Victory
posterity. Every boat house should post such a picture. I
Ships during WWII, an author of several piloting books
preached several maxims while teaching computer
for the west coast and a highly seasoned yachtsman, was
programming: the most important is “know what you
there to keep me out of trouble. My friend, fellow golfer
are doing.”
and oceanographer, Ed Thornton, showed up curiously
wearing hip boots. Mick McMahan and wife Nicky, with Not sure I did.
vast boating experience, joined us. At this time Mick was
building the 'Nicky Clipper', a forty-foot Maine lobster
boat. Long-time MLML friends Jim and Bette Nybakken,
and Greg Cailliet, were there but declined a ride. No
doubt that I had sufficient back-up. With all of this help,
what could go wrong? Four of us carried the boat down
the concrete steps just behind the Beach and Tennis Club.
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SYC Boat Roster
By Secretary Joan Wood
It is customary at most yacht clubs to keep a current roster of member-owned boats. It
is also true that most yacht club facilities provide slips or other year-round berthing
accommodations. However, SYC is unique in many ways, and one of them is the beauty
of our surroundings. We have the luxury of an unobstructed view of the Cove and
Carmel Bay beyond. Boat owners keep their boats in other locations but have the
availability of moorings in the Cove during the sailing season. We have a beautiful pier
and hoist for the owners of smaller boats to launch for a day sail or to participate in
regattas.
Reading our SYC Boat Roster is the travel experience we are not currently able to
enjoy due to the pandemic. The diversified fleet is berthed both locally and abroad and
the variety of yachts is a joy to visualize.
Thanks to Webmaster Bon Abercrombie and Parker Wood (SC) for their diligence in
creating the format and user-friendly sign-up form. Thanks, also, to SYC members who
contributed yacht information. If you would like to have your boat added to the roster, there is an online form at the
Stillwater website here for your convenience.
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A Warm Welcome to SYC's SYC Invocation
New Board Members! (The following invocation was given by Director Kevin Larkin at
Although we missed the usual festivities of our the first SYC board meeting of 2021. It is printed here with the
Commodore's Ball last November, we held the event express permission of its author, Director Kevin Larkin. This
invocation may not be altered, distributed, reproduced, or
successfully via Zoom, and were delighted to elect four
published without the express permission of Director Kevin
new members to SYC's board of directors (pictured
Larkin.)
below, clockwise from top left): Alan Bienenfeld, Bill Cash,
Kevin Larkin, and Michael Jones. Each new director brings a Thank you for allowing me to rejoin the board.
wealth of valuable experience and commitment to SYC, When I talk with people all over the world, they all
and we encourage you to read their biographies and learn know of Pebble Beach and what a gorgeous place it is.
more about them at sycpb.org. They are already hard at
work preparing for our upcoming season! When I look at our Yacht Club and compare it with
others, I believe that we are in the Top Ranking.
If you are interested in joining SYC's board of directors,
please volunteer to join a committee and contact any one When I look at our web site, and all the parties we
of our Flag Officers to get involved. A list of current Flag have enjoyed, it presents an image of excellence and
Officers can be found at https://sycpb.org/Officer-&- fun.
Directors. Committees include Sailing, Social, Membership, We need to look back and be thankful to the many
Finance, Merchandise, Newsletter (The Cove'er), board members who have gone before us and be
Photography, Pier Work, and Website, among others. We thankful for their commitment to excellence.
value your interest and look forward to robust member
participation. I believe we need to appreciate the Pebble Beach
Company in that they provide us a great club house
which helps us maintain a World Class Yacht Club
status.
A great Commodore once said to me, the Stillwater
Yacht Club should be a fun environment, even in the
board room.
I want to thank each one of you for maintaining the
Club’s image and reputation.
Andre Agassi once said that image is everything; I agree
with that, but there is more.
A structure is only as strong as its foundation. We, as
Directors, are the Club’s foundation.
We need to honor and respect each other, even when
we don’t agree on certain topics.
We need to carry on the legacy of those board
members who were before us that built this great Club.
Many generations from now, our Yacht Club Members
and Directors will look back and be thankful for all of
the hard work you provided to make Stillwater Yacht
Club one of the best Clubs in the world.
Remember, we entertained the America’s Cup Team
here at our club house in the past. I am looking forward
to the great memories we will create in the future.
May God have his Blessings upon us and give us
direction.
Thank you.
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In Memory of Claire Jacobson Newly Elected
We have lost SYC Emeritus Advisory Board Members
Member Claire We heartily thank our retiring board members, and give
Jacobson due to a warm (re)welcome to the newest Emeritus Advisory
complications from Board Members: David Day, Terry Russey, and Ralph
Covid in Dec 2020. Thompson. We are thrilled that these former Directors
Claire was an SYC will continue to share their experience, wisdom, and
First Lady, married commitment with SYC.
to our 2000
Commodore, Chuck
Jacobson. She will be
remembered for her
generous spirit,
service to SYC, and her camaraderie cruising aboard the
Allure and Arista to many points north and south with
many of us. We will especially miss her at our Pier BBQs,
which she loved and attended with her cousin and
attendant Daisy. She is pictured here in healthier days
with member Joyce Scampa on the right.
2021 Officers and Directors
Commodore Judy Furman
Vice Commodore Peter Hanlon
Rear Commodore Robert Superko
Staff Commodore Denise Foderaro
Secretary Joan Wood Ship's Store
Treasurer John Pfeiffer
Port Captain Charlie Kurtmen Wear your love for SYC on your sleeve (or anywhere
Fleet Captain Dick Clark else)! Many fantastic items with the SYC logo are
Webmaster LeBon Abercrombie available in the Ship's Store, including our signature ladies'
Directors Alan Bienenfeld scarf, men's ties, gaiters, polos, jackets, vests, and more!
Bill Cash Head to the Ship's Store here to check out the variety of
Tom Duffy merchandise!
Bruce Fairbanks
Bruce Graham Merchandise Pop-Up
Paul Hoffman Sale!!!
Michael Jones
Sharla Klingel Men's and Women's Puffy Vest
Kevin Larkin with Logo $50.00
Sherif Michael Great fit. Many Colors!
* * * * Free SYC lapel pin with each
David Day order!
Jim Fuqua Item Number L709 (Women's)
Emeritus Advisory Dave Gellatly and J709 (Men's)
Board Members Terry Russey
https://sycpb.org/Vests
Kay Sullivan
Ralph Thompson
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