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News and Events | July-September 2012
Harbour Court Geared
For Biennial Race Week
Photo: Dan Nerney
It happens every two years. NYYC Race Week at
Newport presented by Rolex returns to Harbour Court
Saturday, July 14th for 9 days of exciting racing plus a little
socializing with sailors from across the country. The
Bastille Day start features two days of competition among
Classic 12 Metre, 6 Metre, and Herreshoff “S” class yachts.
On Wednesday there will be the usual race around lovely
Conanicut Island that is open to all yachts at no fee.
Thursday to Sunday will see big-time racing among the
One-Design and IRC classes plus the lively competition
in the J/105, Melges 32 classes and PHRF “Navigator
Races” on Saturday and Sunday.
Race Week social events are open to all members. From
Wednesday through Sunday the post-race Hospitality Villa
will feature daily awards, complimentary snacks and daily
race footage. The week will be highlighted by a Cocktail
J/30s competing in one-Design races during the 2010 Race Week
Reception overlooking the harbor followed by an Owners
and Guests Dinner in the Main Dining Room on July 14th; a casual party for the Around the Island Race participants and Race Week
registrants with chit cocktails, complimentary grill stations and music by “Sweet Tooth and the Sugar Babies” on July 18th; and the Rolex
Gala, with cocktails and dinner in the Main Event Tent, on Saturday, July 21st. See page 6 for reservation information.
Newport Start and Boston Finish
Photo: Dan Nerney
Among Highlights Of 156th Annual Cruise
Commodore Robert C. Towse’s Blue Yankee leads the fleet out of New London, Ct
on the 2011 Annual Cruise.
With a Cocktail Reception following the Captain’s Meeting on August 3rd and the
Opening Banquet at Harbour Court on August 4th featuring a preview of our visit to “Old
Ironsides” on its 200th anniversary by Anne Grimes, president of the USS Constitution
Museum, a record number of NYYC members are expected on hand for the start of
our 156th Annual Cruise. We will be disbanding in Boston waters on Sunday, August
11th following a festive dinner at the USS Constitution Saturday evening. There will be
intense competition for the Queen’s Cup on August 4th and for the Astor Cup races on
August 10th. In between, there will be Squadron Runs, predicted log-races for power
boats, family-style Corinthian races and a Lay Day in scenic Marblehead for everyone’s
enjoyment. Needless to say, there will be lots of socializing as we make stops at the
historic ports of Marion, Duxbury, Marblehead and Rockport en route to Boston,
including a Flag Officers Reception on our August 8th Lay Day in Marblehead.
It will be a memorable week for everyone so, if you haven’t yet signed up, you are encouraged to do so on the NYYC website ASAP.
Members interested in attending the Saturday dinners at Harbour Court and/or the USS Constitution Museum who are unable to join
the Annual Cruise should contact Daniela Burton to determine space availability and charges at: [email protected].
News and Events
Summer Specials Added
To Grill Room Menu
Photo: Jook Leung
While dinner is not
served in July and
early September,
Executive Chef John
Rellah has spiced up
the luncheon menu
with a number of
unusually tasty
summer specials
that, in some
cases, may induce
members to have
The Grill Room meal service is available for breakfast 0700-0930, lunch
12 Noon-1430 and dinner 1600-1900 Monday-Friday.
their main meal
at mid-day. For
entrees, members can enjoy East Coast halibut with black
trumpet mushrooms and Chinese spinach, trolled king
salmon with spaghetti squash and jalapeno wrap lobster
salad. Starters include fresh summer salads, warm ricotta
poached egg and crusted Caledonian blue prawn.
Come often, and bring your friends to enjoy some unique
summer dishes rarely found in the city restaurants and clubs,
such as:
Coulis of Red and Yellow Lucky Tomato, Cray Fish,
Gelee and African Blue Basil
Heirloom Tomato, Tomato Fondue, Compressed Watermelon
and Lemon Basil Salad
Warm Ricotta, Poached Hen Egg, Crisp Parmesan
and Fine Herbs, Warm Garlic Crouton
Rice Flake Crusted Caledonia Blue Prawn, Thai Green Curry,
Spiced Basmati Rice and Pickled Green Mango
Tranche of “East Coast” Halibut, Sweet Corn,
Black Trumpet Mushroom and Chinese Spinach,
Star Anise Broth
Trolled King Salmon, Spaghetti Squash, Ginger,
Cilantro and Pomegranate, Essence of Elderflower
and Vergas
Jalapeno Wrap of Lobster Salad, Avocado,
Black Forest Bacon, Ugly Tomato
and Blue Moon Acres Lettuces
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Summer Hours At 44th Street
Begin July 2nd
Clubhouse Manager Mark Jezierski advises that the 44th Street
Club House will begin its usual summer hours on Monday, July
2nd. The Grill Room will be open Monday-Friday for breakfast
and lunch only.
Food and beverage service will be discontinued after July
27th. However, members may obtain guest cards from the
Quartermaster to take meals at the Harvard, Cornell, Penn
and Princeton clubs. Breakfast and luncheon service will be
resumed on September 4th on the same schedule as in July. On
the following Monday, September 10th, the Grill Room and Bar
will be open on the usual wintertime schedule, and there will
resume luncheon buffets on Fridays beginning that week.
It should be noted that the Special Events Director Kathleen
Nykolyn is delighted to arrange wedding receptions, parties,
meeting and similar events during the summer months. This
includes evening affairs and the August closing weeks if the
affairs are of sufficient size to justify bringing in the needed staff.
Call Kathleen at (212) 201-4337 to learn how she can put on a
summer party for you and your friends.
Summer Renovations Planned;
Discounted Bedrooms Rates
Photo: Mark Jezierski
New York
Beginning Monday,
July 2nd, all 44th Street
bedrooms except the
suites are available to
members for $150 per
night plus taxes ($225
for guests).
During the summer,
the Commodore and
Schooner suites will be
Annual Cruise Room #61
renovated with new flooring and furniture, better lighting and
remodeled bathrooms. Also, there are plans to improve the
Wardroom Terrace by replacing the worn wooden deck with
stone flooring and installing new outdoor tables, chairs and
planters. The work should be completed by Labor Day so the
“new” terrace will be available to members who might wish to
give outdoor cocktail parties or otherwise entertain their friends
before cold weather sets in.
Are Back!
Wednesdays, July 18th; August 15th
Model Boat Racing in Central Park has become a
summer tradition enjoyed by members of all ages, their
families and guests. Join us for the Wednesday nights in
July and August. The fun began on June 13th. We will follow
with racing on July 18th and August 15th. We gather at the
Boat House at 1745 for an evening of keen competition and
good cheer that goes on until nightfall. Bring your family
and friends, and don’t forget some beverages and light eats
for your group.
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Club Night
A Year In The Life Of The Carina
With Rear Commodore A. Rives Potts
Photo: Rolex/Daniel Forester
Model Boat Races
There will be a charge of $25 per person to cover the cost of
renting the boats and using the facility. To sign up, use the
attached reservation form or call Rae Derke at (212) 201-4336.
Sunset Racing
On The Hudson
Thursday, July 12th
Come join us for a relaxed evening of racing in J/24s
in cooperation with Hudson River Community Sailing on
Thursday, July 12th (rain date July 19th). Racing against the
backgrounds of the city skyline and setting sun is open to
members and guests of all ages and will be followed by a
post-race gathering at a local haunt.
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Report time for what is sure to be an enjoyable evening is
1730 with racing beginning at 1800 until sunset. Each boat
will have three crew plus a skipper who must be a NYYC
member. Those making a reservation should indicate
whether they prefer to skipper or crew. To guarantee
a skippering position, skippers may reserve a full boat
(reservation should include the names of the three crew).
Please remember to bring your own PFD personal flotation
device. For additional detail on the venue, please see the
website, www.hudsonsailing.org.
Racing reservations are $80 per person. There is a 25%
cancellation fee in the event both July 12th and July 19th are
cancelled due to weather. Skippers are required to put down
a $250 refundable damage deposit and participate in a brief
water-safety check.
Pier 66 is located at West 26th Street in the Hudson River
Park, three blocks north of Chelsea Piers. There is a
parking garage at Chelsea Piers; taxis can drop only on the
northbound side of the Westside Highway at West 26th Street.
To sign up, return the reservation attached or call Rae Derke
at (212) 201-4336.
Carina rounding Fastnet Rock in 2011 Fastnet Race.
Wednesday, September 26th
Rear Commodore A. Rives Potts has graciously agreed
to share his experience with members and guests during
the upcoming Club Night presentations at both 44th Street
(September 26th) and Harbour Court (November 17th) relating
the captivating story of one of the most unprecedented years
in the life of any yacht, that of his 48 foot 1969 McCurdy &
Rhodes-designed sloop, Carina.
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Coming off winning the St. David’s Lighthouse Trophy in the
2010 Newport-Bermuda Race in early summer 2011, Carina
commenced a year without precedent. She competed in the
Transatlantic Race in July and the Rolex Fastnet Race in
August, where she won her class. She was then sailed by her
crew back across the Atlantic, through the Panama Canal and
across the South Pacific to Australia for the Rolex SydneyHobart Race. After the race, she was sailed across the Indian
Ocean, around Cape Horn and up the Atlantic for the third
time in a year, to compete in the 2012 Newport-Bermuda Race.
Wednesday, September 26th will be a very special evening at 44th
Street that you will not want to miss.
Chit cocktails will be served at 1800 followed by the presentation
and dinner. Reservations are $75 per person, all inclusive.
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New York
News and Events
Fall First Thursdays
Fall Program
We will be welcoming
everyone back from a summer
of yachting with a festive First
Thursday celebration at 1830
on September 6th when Young
Members will kick off the
start of their fall season on the
newly renovated Wardroom
Terrace (weather permitting).
Subsequent First Thursdays
sponsored by the Young
Members Committee during
the calendar year, to which
The Wardroom Terrace with
members
of all ages and nona new look!
member guests are always
welcome, are scheduled for October 4th, November 1st and
December 6th.
Events Chair Belinda
Shepard is delighted
to report that she has a
commitment from the
legendary West Coast
sailor, Douglas Adkins,
who will be the guest
speaker at a Club Night
on Tuesday, October
16th for a presentation
on Dorade: The
History of an Ocean
Racing Yacht,” the
equally legendary racer
which, in its 82 years
of sailing since its 1930
launching, gives valuable insights into the history of ocean
racing and the personalities who made it great.
On Wednesday, September 19th, the Young Members
Committee will be hosting a Wine and Food Tasting in the
Model Room from 1830-2030 and all members are invited to
attend. The event will feature representatives from vineyards
and local family farms and small makers of fine cheeses in the
tri-state area who will present a variety of foods and wines
that have been selected for their excellent quality. Members
will have the opportunity to sample the season’s best flavors at
their peek freshness in a special event that captures the essence
of the new epicurean movement. Reservations are $40 per
person, all inclusive. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for
a NYYC first.
Photo courtesy of Douglas Adkins
Taking Shape
Photo: Mark Jezierski
And Food and Wine Tasting
In addition, we have received confirmation that violinist Mira
Wang will give another series of chamber music concerts
sponsored by Dr. Edwin G. Fischer and the Friends of
Dresden Music Foundation. The three Monday evening dates
are November 5th, January 28th and February 25th, and the
annual Christmas concert will take place in our Model Room
on Sunday, December 2nd.
The Young Members Committee is well advanced in planning
a gala Halloween Dance on October 26th . The Annual
Awards Dinner is November 8th followed by the usual holiday
festivities coming in December. So, mark these dates on your
calendar now and stay tuned for future announcements.
Library Committee To Sponsor
Discussion Group On Maritime Books
The Library Committee is excited to launch a new book
discussion group moderated by John Rousmaniere that will
take place in the 44th Street Library during the coming year.
The topic of each meeting will be a different maritime work by
Joseph Conrad. The discussions will alternate between shorter
books such as Typhoon, Youth, and Nigger of the Narcissus and
longer works, including Lord Jim, Nostromo, and Mirror of the
Sea. Each session will be held between 1800 and 1930. Light
refreshments will be served, and the Grill Room will be open
until 2100 for those who wish to remain for dinner. The group
will meet several times during the year beginning in October.
For more information, please contact Vanessa Cameron at
(212) 201-4338 or email [email protected].
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Wine Of The Month
The following wines will be featured:
44th Street
Harbour Court
July
The Mariner 2006
Dry Creek Vineyard
Northern Sonoma County
July
Chateau La Rame
Bordeaux Blanc
St. Croix du Mont
August
la Battisina Gavi
Piedmont
News and Events
Harbour Court Welcomes
Photo: Jim Boyd
Three New Staff Members
Photo: Jim Boyd
Peter Livas
Photo: Jim Boyd
Michael Reardon
Shaun Kilbride
Harbour Court
Manager James Boyd
is delighted to report
that Peter Livas has
assumed the new
position of Clubhouse
Manager reporting
directly to Jim with
primary responsibility
for assuring that
our members are
provided with firstrate services and topvalue. Peter comes to
us after four years as
Assistant Manager of
the University Club in
Providence and before
that, he worked for the
Turner Hill Club in
Ipswich and the Jurys’
Hotel Group in Boston.
A graduate of Holy
Cross, new Waterfront
Manager Michael
Reardon has extensive
experience in both sail
and power craft and
has taken a variety of
marine training courses.
He holds a USCG Master
license 200 ton near
coastal and is a certified
scuba diver instructor
who has worked as a
dive safety officer. In his
time off, he continues
to teach courses for
Confident Captain.
New Bo’sun Shaun
Kilbride is a graduate of
Massachusetts Maritime
Academy and the IYRS
program with life-long
boat maintenance
experience.
Harbour Court Clubhouse
Under Full Steam
Photo: Dan Nerney
Harbour Court
Harbour Court
By the time this newsletter reaches members, summer will
have arrived, and Harbour Court will be busier than ever with
the busiest sailing season in memory already underway. The
Bolero Grill will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven
days per week, the Formal Dining Room will be serving dinner
on Friday and Saturday evenings, there will be a Seafood Buffet
every Thursday and those who enjoy good fellowship will be
gathering in the Bar on the First Friday of every month.
Summer arrivals will find that Phase 1 of the façade
restoration is complete with repairs and deep cleaning of
the limestone and stucco, new gutters and downspouts
and refurbished windows, shutters and sconces from the
northwest corner to the gable over the family dining room.
In addition, apartments two and four have been fully
renovated and upgraded with, among other improvements,
the addition of lamps, recessed lighting and television.
What is most exciting, as described in the left hand column,
Peter Livas has joined us as Clubhouse Manager, a new
position, Michael Reardon has succeeded Kathy MacPherson as
Waterfront Manager and Shaun Kilbride is our new Bo’sun. If
you have not yet done so, introduce yourself and wish them well.
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Harbour Court
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First Family Night
Our Traditional
Independence Day Celebration;
July 2
nd
Memories For Young and Old
Photo: Dan Nerney
Wednesday, July 4th
For most adults, the
Christmas and Fourth of
July holidays are the most
vivid memories of their
childhood. Memories of
traditional Independence
Day celebrations will come
back to you when you join
fellow members for an
old fashion holiday BBQ
followed by a grandstand
4 of July BBQ at Harbour Court
view of Newport’s fireworks
away from the downtown crowds. Moreover, you will be giving
your children and grandchildren memories of a real red, white
and blue Fourth they will treasure forever. There is no better
way to celebrate the Fourth!
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Except for the Monday of Race Week, July 16th, Family
Nights will continue to be held on the waterfront every
Monday evening beginning at 1700. This year there will be
a live grill menu featuring grilled chicken and local fish with
assorted salads, desserts and a choice of beverages plus chit
drinks for adults.
These Family Nights are always great fun for everyone from
toddlers to grandparents, so post the following schedule on
your home bulletin board and plan to come to Harbour Court
on summer Mondays.
Date
Program
Host
July 2nd
Lawn Games
Ruggieri Family
Breyer Family
July 9th
Stand-up Paddle Boards
July 16th
No Program (Race Week)
July 23rd
Safety Night with
Captain Kent Dresser
Dresser Family
July 30th
Intro to Family Friendly
Sports Boats and Marine
Jewelry Making
Bulger and Arment
Families
August 6th
Rose Island Tour
Fisher and Stookey
Families
August 13th
Laser Bug Night
Siwicki Family
August 20th
Hooley Paddle Boards
Richardson Family
August 27th
Movie Night on Lower
Lawn
Since capacity is limited, advance reservations are required for
the Rose Island Tour on August 6th. The schedule is subject to
weather and other variables; in case of rain, alternate activities
will be planned in the Sailing Center. The cost to participate
is $25 per person for adults and $15 for children, all inclusive.
Members should check the Club’s website or the Harbour Court
bulletin board for changes.
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Chit cocktails, wine and beer will be available at 1800 followed
by a BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ’d meats, corn on the
cob, salads and family-friendly desserts. Reservations are $50
per person for adults and $30 for children, all inclusive.
Race Week Reservations
Members and guests not registered to participate in Race Week
sailing events can make reservations for the social events noted
below by contacting the Special Events Office (401) 845-9476 or
[email protected]. Dress is Jacket & Tie for the 14th and 21st,
smart casual for the 18th. Chit bar all nights.
Classics Owners and Guests Dinner-July 14th
Chit Cocktails 1900
Seated dinner 2000, Main Dining Room
$95, all inclusive, includes wine with dinner
Mid-Week Race Party-July 18th
Around the Island Race Awards Party
Part III Reception 1700 to 2000
$30, all inclusive Members
Rolex Race Week Gala Dinner-July 21st
Main Event Tent
Cocktails 1930, Dinner 2030
$75, all inclusive, includes wine with dinner
Hospitality Villa-July 18th-22nd
Chit Cocktails/Daily Awards/Footage
1700-2000
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday
Monday
Nigh:
2 HC Family
Lawn Games
1
NY Summer Hours
Begin
JULY
8
15
22
29
9
AUGUST
16
HC
Race Week
HC
Member Regatta
19
HC
Seafood Buffet
NY
Sunset Racing
13
19
HC
Seafood Buffet
Race Week
20
31
AC
Annual Cruise
HC: Family Night
Rose Island Tour
HC
Grandmasters TR
18 HC Race Week
HC Around
Is. Race/ Party
Race Week
NY Model Boat
Racing
7
6
HC
Hinman Masters
13
HC
Family Night
Laser Bug.
14
20
HC
Family Night
Paddle Boards.
21
27
HC
Family Night
Movie.
28
25
26
1
2
8
9
15
16
AC
Annual Cruise
Lay Day Marblehead
AC
Annual Cruise
NY
Model Boat Racing
.
22
.
29
.
DS
2
Desolation Sound C.
in. C. Begins
12
HC
Family Night:
Sports Boats/
Jewelry Making
HC Morgan Cup
11
30
12
10
24
AC
Annual Cruise
HC
BBQ/Fireworks
NY
Clubhouse Closed
Friday
5
17
HC
Race Week
Thursday
4
HC
Family Night:
Safety Night
26
SEPTEMBER
HC
Family Night:
Paddle Boards
Wednesday
2 0 1 2
3
23
HC
Race Week
5
Tuesday
|
.
NY
NY
4
Labor Day Holiday Breakfast/Lunch/Bar
Club House closed
Service Resume
3
23
.
30
HC
IC USQS
NY
Food/Beverage
Service Suspended
28
HC
Annual Cruise
Opening Reception
First Friday
4
AC
Annual Cruise
Dinner Boston
HC Morgan Cup
11
10
17
HC
Seafood Buffet.
24
HC
Seafood Buffet.
31
HC
IC USQS
Seafood Buffet
NY First Thursday
7
11
12
13
HC Club Night:
Amazon Expedition
Seafood Buffet
14
16
17
18
19
NY
Young Members
Food & Wine Tasting
20
21
23
24
25
26
27
30
HC
IC USQS
ST
Rendezvous:
Stamford Y.C.
NY
Full Food/Beverage
Service Resumes
NY
Club Night:
Life of Carina
.
HC
Seafood Buffet
Melges Worlds
HC
Seafood Buffet
HC
Race Week
Owners Dinner
HC
Race Week
Rolex Gala Dinner
HC
Member Regatta
BBQ
. HC
Annual Cruise
Opening Banquet
AC
Annual Cruise
Disbands
HC Morgan Cup
18
HC:
Hinman Masters.
25
HC
Grandmasters TR
.
1
10
9
HC:
Hinman Masters
6
14
21
3
AC
Annual Cruise
HC
Seafood Buffet
7
HC
Race Week
27
HC
Seafood Buffet.
HC
Seafood Buffet.
HC
First Friday
HC Race Week
Captain’s Meeting
Opening Reception
HC
Seafood Buffet
5
6
HC
Seafood Buffet
Saturday
28
HC
IC USQS
First Friday
NY
Luncheon Buffet
NY
Luncheon Buffet
NY
Luncheon Buffet
8
HC
IC USQS
15
22
29
HC
Melges Worlds ends
R E S E R VA T I O N S F O R E V E N T S
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To make reservation(s), please indicate the total number attending each event, fill in the member information and fax
back as directed. Reservations can also be made by telephone or from the members side of the website, www.nyyc.org.
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cruising &
rendezvous
harbour court
Event
Member & # of guests Event
Thursday, July 12
Sunset Racing
Skipper
Friday, July 13
Race Week Opening Reception
Sunday, September 30
Stamford Y.C. Rendezvous
Adults
Crew
Full Boat*
*Please give names
Wednesday, July 18
Model Boat Racing
Wednesday, August 15
Model Boat Racing
Wednesday, September 19
Young Members
Food and Wine Tasting
Wednesday, September 26
Club Night:
Life of Carina
Member &
# of guests
Saturday, July 14
Race Week
Classic Owners Dinner
Event
Member &
# of guests
Children
Wednesday, July 18
Mid-Week Race Week Party
Saturday, July 21
Race Week Rolex Gala Dinner
Saturday, July 28
Member Regatta Dinner
Monday, August 6
Family Night
Rose Island Tour
Thursday, September 13
Club Night:
Amazon Recap
Dress For The Summer Season:
Find Logo Items At The Club Store
Members participating in the Annual Cruise and other NYYC events are encouraged to wear Club uniforms and logos as might
be appropriate. You should find everything you need in the Club Store catalog: uniforms, caps, ties, scarves insignia and the Club
burgee–plus clothing, houseware and gift items bearing the NYYC logo.
The catalog also has many general-use items for your home and boat as well as presents for your family, friends and summer hosts.
Moreover, you can be certain you will always be dressed in style with the catalog’s clothing selections, such as men’s and women’s
sweaters, jackets, sailing and polo shirts, shorts and shoes.
If you don’t have a printed copy of the catalog handy, see the Club website. The on-line catalog lets members view catalog items,
select sizes and colors and place orders whenever it is convenient. Or go to the Members’ side of the web at: www.nyyc.org/clubstore
and log-in.
Member Name _________________________________________________
Account Number _______________________________________________
Telephone Number ______________________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________________________
NOTE: Members are reminded to advise the Secretary’s Office at
[email protected] whenever they have a new or changed e-mail address.
New York Events
Call (212) 201-4336
or fax this form to (646) 218-3353
Harbour Court Events
Call (401) 845-9476
or fax this form to (401) 849-1616
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Two-Day Member Regatta
Amazon Expedition Recap
Photo: Dan Nerney
Photo: Peter Dimsey
Includes Saturday BBQ
Club Night
Delfin II
Saturday-Sunday
July 28th-29th
Following the success of the inaugural Member Regatta last
year, this member-only event has been expanded to two days,
Saturday-Sunday July 28th-29th, with members, their spouses
and children competing in a series of races in the Club’s fleet
of 13 Sonars. Crews will be rotated to assure that everyone
sails an equal number of races during the Regatta. Designed
for sailors at all levels, it’s guaranteed to be a fun weekend.
Thursday, September 13th
Monk Saki monkeys, river dolphins, alligators, horned
screamers, anaconda, tarantula, stinging mosquitoes, deadly
snakes and all kinds of other rare fish, birds, flora and fauna
were encountered by the 53 NYYC members and guests on
their March Expedition to the Peruvian headwaters of the
Amazon. Some of the participants will join us on September
13th for a Club Night Recap on their adventure with special
guest speaker Carlos Rodrigo Romero Franco, a Lindblad
Expeditions naturalist, lecturer and expedition leader. With
a doctorate in biology and very fluent in English, Sr. Romero
has been an Expedition Leader for Lindblad to the Upper
Amazon and Galapagos since 2005. By evening’s end, his
presentation will leave you feeling that you were there, too.
A few sailing spaces remain and interested members
are encouraged to sign-up online at:
http://nyyc.org/nyycmember-regatta-jul28-29.
Chit cocktails begin at 1830 in the Arcadia Room followed by
the presentation at 1900 and dinner at 1945. Reservations are
$60 per person, all inclusive.
A dinner is planned for Saturday evening and all members
are invited to attend. Details are being finalized and will be
published online and via e-mail ASAP.
Heritage Celebration Expected
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Reciprocity With Other Clubs
The Club’s reciprocal arrangements are strictly limited to a few
select clubs around the world. Members wishing to visit any of
these clubs should contact the Secretary’s Office to determine
the current relationship and protocol and to obtain a formal
letter of introduction.
We will not grant reciprocal privileges to a member of a
reciprocal club who has a residence or place of business within
75 miles of New York City or Newport. Similarly, NYYC
members who maintain a residence or place of business
in proximity to a reciprocal club may be denied reciprocal
privileges by that club.
To Attract Many Members
For October Weekend
Saturday-Sunday, October 20th-21st
The Heritage Coordination Committee and the Special
Events Committee expect many members will come from
afar for the weekend of October 20th-21st when the combined
committees will bring the inaugural Heritage Weekend to
Harbour Court under the leadership of co-chairs Peter J.
Sweetser, Edwin G. Fischer, Clayton G. Deutsch and Steven
M. McInnis. This will be a members-only event celebrating
the Club’s 168-year heritage in a series of presentations,
displays and events from the Model, Fine Arts and Library
Committees as well as a gala dinner-dance on Saturday
evening. Please save the date for this important and exciting
event and stay tuned for more details in the next issue of the
newsletter and on the Club’s website.
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Cruise and Rendezvous
News and Events
Late Afternoon Rendezvous
Photo: Mark Jezierski
With Lobster Bake At
Stamford Yacht Club
New Members
Sunday, September 30
With the sun setting on
Stamford Harbor providing the perfect backdrop,
our first end-of-season
Rendezvous was an unqualified success last year,
prompting the Cruising
sunset during the 2011 Stamford Rendezvous
Committee under the
guidance of Bill Zeitler
to plan an equally festive Rendezvous at the
Stamford Yacht Club again
this September. The date
TBD
is Sunday, September 30th,
and the fun will begin
with chit cocktails at 1630
followed at 1730 with
Photo description: Stamford Rendezvous in 2011
From Left to Right: Mrs. Audrey Ward, Former
wonderful outdoor-baked
Secretary Peter M. Ward and Mrs. Cynthia Klein
lobsters and other tasty
menu items that were such a hit last year. So plan on joining us,
either by boat or car, and bring your whole family. Children and
guests are most welcome.
Photo: Mark Jezierski
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Reservations for the lobster bake are $75. A children’s menu will be
available for $35. Reservations can be made on the attached reservation form or by contacting Rae Derke at (212) 201-4336. Call the
Stamford Yacht Club Dock Officer for moorings; driving directions
can be found at stamfordyc.com
Invitational Cup Qualifying Series
Follows Labor Day Weekend
Tuesday, September 4th will see the arrival of Corinthian teams
from some of the country’s top yacht clubs for 5 days of intense
competition to earn the right to represent the U.S. in the 2013
Invitational Cup at Harbour Court on September 7th -14th. The
two person teams will race against each other in the traditional
one-design Sonars and the new J70 high performance Keelboats.
Last year’s biennial Invitational Cup held at Harbour Court
brought 22 yacht club teams from 16 countries covering 6 continents. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club was the winner, defeating
the NYYC team representing the U.S. It is expected that competition in the Qualifying Series as well as in the Championship
next year will be even more intense.
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The following were elected to membership on May 12th:
Anthony James Allott
Westport, CT
Takashi Okura
Tokyo, Japan
Scott R. Bickford
New Orleans, LA
John Harald Orneberg
Southampton, Bermuda
Wesley D. Cain
New York, NY
Abigail Rich
Middletown, RI
Sarah E. Callahan
Canton, MA
Tobey John Russ
Westport, CT
Thomas N. Davidson Sr.
Key Largo, FL
Edmund Kelsey
Steedman Jr.
Davidson, NC
Caner Dinlenc, MD
New York, NY
Sarah A. Enwright
Newport, RI
Daniel S. Evans
Cohasset, MA
Jesse MacGowan Fielding
N. Kingstown, RI
Weston Hamilton Friedman
New York, NY
Christopher P. Fuller
New York, NY
Todd A. Stuart
Key West, FL
John B. Taft
Newport, RI
Donald M.
Thinschmidt Jr.
New York, NY
Ladd M. Thorne
Dedham, MA
Kenneth Walker
New York, NY
Mathew T. Goldsmith
Southport, CT
Alexander Douglas
Whittemore III
Boston, MA
James Story
Cantrell Heckman
Arlington, VA
Robert B. Williams
Summit, NJ
David G. Houck
Annapolis, MD
Andrew David LeBuhn
Stuart, FL
Marla Menninger
New York, NY
Christopher R. Morse
MD, Charleston, MA
John A. Neczesny
New York, NY
Tristram C. T. Worth
New York, NY
ADM Mark E.
Ferguson III, USN
Washington, DC
LT James H.
Swiggart, USN
Ventura, CA
Robert S. Berg
(Reinstatement)
Baja California Expedition
TV Coverage Expected For
Still Taking Reservations
NYYC’s Olympic Sailors
Photo courtesy National Geographic
Although the specific schedule has not yet been announced,
live coverage of all six men’s and four women’s Olympic sailing events is promised by NBC and its affiliated cable networks.
This means the success of NYYC members Anna Tunnicliffe in
Women’s Match Racing, Amanda Clark in Women’s 470, Erik
Storck and Trevor Moore in the 49er Class and Stuart McNay in
the Men’s 470 can be followed when the competition begins in
the waters of Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour (120 miles
south of London) on Sunday, July 29th. (In addition, NYYC
member Paul Callahan will be competing in the Sonar races in
the Paralympics, September 1st-6th.)
TV viewers should be able to find the programming for sailing events a few days prior by going to the several websites for
2012 Olympic Sailing and clicking on TV. The websites will be
updated on an ongoing basis as weather conditions and other
factors cause changes in starting times.
Mother and calf off the Coast of Baja California
Moorings, Launch Services
And Sail Newport Rentals
The Club launch Navette operates on call between Harbour
Court and Brenton Cove. Overnight stays at Harbour
Court docks are prohibited by law but 14 Club moorings are
available for yachts up to 65 feet. Call Waterfront Manager
Michael Reardon (401) 846-1000 for mooring arrangements.
For rides beyond Brenton Cove or late night launch service,
contact Oldport at (401) 847-9109.
Photo: Dan Nerney
In part because there has been some unexpected cancellations,
the Cruising Committee is still taking reservations for cabins
on the National Geographic Sea Bird for the eight day/seven
night Expedition Cruise to explore Baja California and the
Sea of Cortez. This truly unique Mexican adventure begins
Saturday, April 6, 2013. We will be accompanied by a Lindblad
naturalist as we view wildlife on both land and sea and enjoy
swimming, snorkeling and other waterborne activities. There
is no fixed itinerary. The intent is to give participants a truly
unusual experience and to see wonders of nature that they
might not otherwise encounter in a lifetime. For details, see the
Club’s website or contact Daniela Burton.
Last Voyages
Edgar A. Danciger
John Eills
Jerry J. Fand
James C. Merrill III
Frank H. Pearl
W. Fielding Secor
Bassett S. Winmill
1959
1985
1985
2002
1999
1991
1978
To inquire about participating in or making a reservation
for any of the events listed in the Cruising section, unless
otherwise specified, contact Daniela Burton in the Sailing
Office at (401) 845-9633 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Launch Navette ready for duty.
As in past years, discounted rentals for recreational
sailing are available at Sail Newport for those who identify
themselves as Club members. Kayak rentals and sailing
lessons can also be arranged. Call (401) 849-8385 or visit
Sail Newport at 60 Fort Adams Drive.
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Summer Hours Through Friday, July 27th
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Sunday
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Dinner*Daily
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BarDaily 1130-2300
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Dinner
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