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July 14 - Mokelumne River Cruise August 4 - Blues & BBQ August 10-17 - Delta Daze Cruise Out Contents |
Do I get the feeling right that there is far too much going on and/or is it that I just don’t manage time very well anymore. Seems the faster I go the further behind I get. “Two steps up and three back seems to be my calling of late”. Someone once said: “Take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves!” Perhaps I need to take heed. Between the consistently great OYC social events, cruising activities, etc and the less great compulsory meetings, boat maintenance, residence maintenance, vehicle issues and the like, “retirement has become a full time job”. I guess I wouldn’t have it any other way. Well, on to new items. A new section will appear in this Seascape edition titled “Members Bulletin Board”. A recommendation was advanced and welcomed to have a “For Sale” column in the Seascape. So, have a look at the column and the first ad from John Chille. The protocols for ads are:
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As you know the actual publication date of the Seascape on the Web page is not cast in granite. We strive to have the monthly copy completed not later that the first of each month, At times we fail to reach that goal and the Web page entry may be a few days later. [It is the computers fault of course] We shall “test’ this Members Bulletin Board” opportunity for a few months before committing to any degree of Seascape permanence.
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Bill
Niepoth, Education Chair A Ferry Ride into the Past Last year, a group of OYC members traveled to Sausalito to visit the Corps of Engineer’s Bay Model. Dick Jordon, a volunteer docent at the Model who specializes in boating interests, conducted a special tour for our group. Dick gave us a lot of good information. Following his presentation, most of the bunch went to a nearby restaurant for lunch. We have an excellent opportunity to do something similar this month. Bruce Hood, a long-time Bay Area Potter sailor and friend of the OYC, is a volunteer docent at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park (www.nps.gov/safr). Bruce’s special interest is the 256-foot square-rigger called the “Balclutha.” One of the reasons is that the ship was built in Scotland, in the 19th Century. Bruce’s own heritage is Scottish. He keeps that background alive with occasional trips to Scotland and frequent participation in Caledonian Games here in California. Bruce has agreed to lead a special tour of the Park and the Balclutha for the Club. |
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The event will be on Saturday, July 21st.
Bruce will meet us at the Blue and Gold Ferry Terminal at Alameda Point in
time to catch the 9:10 a.m. ferry to San Francisco. That will put us at
Pier 41 at 9:35, and a leisurely walk will get us to the Park around 10
a.m. We then can visit both the Maritime Museum and the Visitor Center
before going on board the Balclutha. In addition, there are four other
historic vessels tied up at the Pier that we can see if we wish to do so.
Following our tour, we can walk across the street to Capurros’s for lunch
. . . and then catch either the 1:10 or 2:50 ferry back to Alameda. By
the way, there is plenty of parking at Alameda Point (also called the Main
Street terminal). If you need directions for getting there, check the
Ferry website (www.eastbayferry.com). Due to space considerations, tours of the Balclutha work best when there are no more than 12 people. We will limit registrations to that number. There is a sign-up sheet outside the OYC office, or you can phone in (510-522-6868) or register by email (emendes@oaklandyachtclub.com). There is no charge for the tour itself. The round-trip ferry ride will be $11 for adults, $6.50 for seniors (65 and over), and $5.50 for juniors (5-12 years old). Kids under five go free, when accompanied by an adult. Admission to the Park is $5 for adults, with no charge for children under 16. If you have not been to the Maritime Park, or if your last visit was a long time ago, you will want to join the group for this special OYC tour. Bruce Hood is an excellent interpreter who, before retiring a few years ago, had a long career as a professor of theater and drama. And, the Park is a great place to get smart about the SF Bay Area’s seafaring heritage. That background, incidentally, includes the Old Alaska Packers Association, which had an extensive salmon packing and distribution operation just east of where the OYC now sits. The Balclutha was part of that operation at one time. So, be sure to sign-up. And, if you have any kids or grandkids in the area, bring them along.
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Membership Committee From the Membership Corner….. Everyone’s an Ambassador! Oakland Yacht Club has been known for years as the “Friendliest Club on the Bay”. This distinguishing characteristic is one we all need to help promote, especially as it relates to our newer members. One way established members can help promote this reputation is by helping new members feel welcome. Be on the alert for name badges with that little green dot! When you see one, try to shift into “ambassador mode” - be a buddy at the bar, strike up a conversation, ask them about their boat or perhaps invite them to sit with you for dinner. We all remember what it was like to be new……wanting to be welcomed, learn about social, cruise and race activities and most of all wanting to “connect” with other members who might have similar interests. OYC has a big reputation to live up to and we need everyone’s help to make sure that our new folks feel welcome. Committee Members Needed Another way to make a difference is to join the Membership Committee. We all know how important the work of our House and Harbor Committees are. Equally important is the work of the Membership Committee. Membership plays a key roll in the long term viability of our organization. We are often the first point of contact for new members and are most certainly the ones who follow up on inquiries, invite prospective members to join us on a Friday for drinks and check in later to make sure they are enjoying their OYC experience. In specific terms the efforts of this committee may make difference between a prospective member joining OYC or selecting another organization. We also work on member retention, helping to ensure that members stay on from year to year. This year the committee is quite a bit smaller and we could use a few more hands. So if you are interested in promoting the viability and growth of our organization from now into the future, why not join us in our efforts. You can contact Frank Hooper, our Membership Chair or any member of the Committee if you’d like to volunteer, share your ideas or make comments/suggestions. Looking forward to hearing from you, Frank Hooper - 408 398-4057,
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Social
Report July 2007 Thanks to Monica Duncan and June Steffensen for a great dock party! We enjoyed meeting the new members and eating all the good food! Then on August 4th, it’s Blues and BBQ. This year the band will be Blues Cadillac!! We’ll have a great spread of food, as usual. Adults are $30 and kids $15. Reservations are required – see our ad for more details. Summer officially ends at OYC with the September 15th dock- and new-member-recognition dock party. Put us on your calendar – there are still great things happening for the rest of the year. Events in Bold below require reservations.
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OYC Banshee Restoration Project
This fine sailing dingy is being restored by OYC member Tom Charron. Below is pictured new flotation inserted before fiberglassing of a new marine plywood mahogany transom. Plans are to launch before mid July 2007. All members are welcome to use this fine sailing vessel which will be stored on the dingy dock @ OYC.
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OYC Delta Daze – August 10-17
Mark the days on your calendar now for our annual Delta Cruise. We will be working on the details, and promise updates in the near future. This year we will be cruising off the “hook.” We will not make marina reservations, however you may book dates at nearby marinas on your own. You will need a dinghy to participate successfully in the cruise. Likewise your anchor light should be operational, your propane tanks full and your water tanks topped off. schedule: First rendezvous Sunday, Aug 12 at 1100 hrs at Decker Island for a gin fizz party. Over night at Decker Island on the hook. Monday, cruise Three-Mile Slough to Potato Slough, overnight on the hook. Tuesday move on to Three River Reach for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday members may go on to Georgiana Slough for more cruising enroute to Steamboat Slough or return to the Bay. There will be activities to sharpen the mind and nonsense to make you smile. Nothing is mandatory except sun block. Signups will be close on August 1. If you have questions, please contact us. Jim & Diana Jessie 510-769-6753 <alaskannalu@cs.com>. See the schedule below.
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Sail down to Catalina Island
Hello cruisers At the request on a number of boat owners who would like to get a little offshore experience we are putting together a cruise to Catalina Island this summer Catalina Yachts is having its 25th annual gathering on July 13 & 14th at Two Harbors and we have been invited to join them. Because of the very busy summer season and availability of moorings it is best to arrive by Wednesday July 11th to assure a mooring ball. That being said, we can depart the gate on Sunday to arrive by midweek if we sail directly. Those that want to depart earlier and stop at Monterey or other ports along the way would be free to do so. This trip is not limited to Catalina sailboats, all boaters are welcome to join us. Should the weather not co-operate due to sea conditions that are not satisfactory, we would perhaps stop at Monterey for a shortened cruise. You may elect to return from Catalina via a short visit to a Southern California port. Transient berths are generally available should your schedule or weather preclude you from an immediate return trip home. We are planning a meeting on May 5th at 6:30 in the Regatta Room at OYC. If you would like to sail down with us or just learn more about our plans please feel free to join us. Our goal is to provide an overnight sailing and navigation experience.
Diana Frizzelle
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2007 Baseball Cruise (recap) The Baseball Cruise was a “hit” again this year! Over the weekend of June 8-10, 18 boats cruised over to South Beach Harbor to enjoy camaraderie, baseball, food, drink, and surprisingly beautiful weather! On Friday evening we gathered for a meet and greet cocktail hour. Because of limitations in the South Beach area for large group dinners that offer a reasonable selection at a reasonable price, both Friday and Saturday dinners were left open for member choice. This seemed to be well received and smaller groups formed as members headed off to the restaurant of their choice. On Saturday members enjoyed a beautiful morning, followed by an afternoon in the stands at AT&T Park watching the Oakland A’s thoroughly trounce the SF Giants. Special recognition goes to avid A’s fan Carmen Konkle who handled the A’s victory with class and chose not to make the Giants fans feel too much worse than they already did. After the game Sandy and Anne Jacobson hosted club members aboard their beautiful boat for a cocktail hour, and while on Nem Tudom we observed that Anne does truly beautiful varnish work! Thanks Sandy and Anne for hosting us! Sunday was another peaceful and sunny morning and members enjoyed some great breakfast choices at the nearby establishments before departing. Thanks to all of the members who attended this event, with special recognition to Joe Hickingbotham who cruised down on Friday from his delta berth in Willow Berm Marina, and to Tony and Monica Au who traveled up from Fresno by train, then bussed over to their boat in Alameda, and then cruised over to South Beach. This again demonstrates that OYC members really are the friendliest on the bay! Finally, a very big thank you to Cornelia and Ed Gould for co-chairing this cruise with Mary and me. Click here to see the photos. Rob McClain |
Nominating Committee
The Nominating
Committee is looking for OYC members who are interested in
serving on next years Board of Directors (BOD). The
responsibility of the BOD is the decision making for all club
functions and property management of the corporation. Being a
member of the BOD includes additional responsibilities. These
are Port Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership
Chairperson, Rear Commodore and four At Large positions. If
you are curious about participating in the future leadership
of the club, please contact one of the members of the
Nominating Committee, below:
Christy Casassa,
PC, Chairperson
Mary Canada,
Past Co-Chair Membership Committee
Brian Cooley,
Past Member BOD
Carol Martin,
Cruise Chair for OYC Caribbean Cruise
Steve Shafer,
Race Chairman, Sailing Division
For sale or Partnership: Columbia 22, Plastic classic Champ, Nicely rebuilt for racing or micro cruising. New cushions, head, stove, dinette, solar panel, main jib, spinnaker & outboard. Can be seen at OYC #302. $3,000 invested. Make offer: Contact John Chille @ 510-604-6518
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Dock Party Recap King Neptune came through after all and by 4 pm we had blue skies for our Dock Party on June 16 hosted by June Steffensen and Monica Duncan. Yummy appetizers and beverages everywhere made for a successful event. It was especially gratifying to meet and greet some of our new members…a great way for them to meet folks and get involved right away.
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OYC Delta
Daze - August 10-17 - Schedule Aug 10-Friday –Depart for McNeers Beach Anchorage Aug 11-Saturday- Depart 1230 Max Flood to Decker Island On the Sacramento River, North Horseshoe Bend Aug 12-Sunday- Gin Fizz Party at Decker – Official Rendezvous Aug 13-Monday- Depart Decker to Potato Slough via 3 Mile Slough To San Joaquin River Aug 14-Tuesday –Depart Potato Slough via Little Connection Slough To Three River Reach Anchorage Mark#6 on the San
Joaquin River – Raft Up Cocktails at 1700 Hrs Aug 14 Tuesday through Aug 17 Friday AM Activities include: dinghy regatta, blackberry picking, appetizer contest, lighthouse tour,
barbeque and whatever you invent! Aug 17- Depart Three River Reach for Steamboat Slough via Georgiana Slough or return home- PLEASE NOTE: Marina Reservations are not being made by the Cruise Chair. Martinez Marina – 3’ draft at low tide Delta Yacht Club - $1500 min/week M-F, $55/boat/night Herman & Helen’s has changed hands At least one boat will have generator power available one hour in morning and one hour early evening. You will need a Marinco#104A 30amp to duplex adapter(West Catalog #194423) to connect. Be sure your propane tank and water tanks are full. Check your dinghy and outboard. Fill outboard fuel tank. Be sure your anchor light is operational. It should be a white light, visible 360 degrees on the top of mast. Technical questions talk to Jim, Activity questions talk to Diana 510-769-6753 -Cost $25 per person for Gin Fizz party and barbeque Charts and Hal Schell’s Delta Map and Guide available at Waypoint |
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August 4th, it’s Blues and BBQ . Blues Cadillac “Blues like it used to be, powerful and straight ahead.” Their sound draws on the fire and intensity of mid 1950’s recordings and performances, one of the most exciting periods in Blues. Blues Cadillac celebrates the spirit of that tradition in their performances. Blues Cadillac reanimates the sound and spirit of the postwar Chicago Blues scene. “Come for a cruise in the Blues Cadillac”. www.BluesCadillac.com |
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 Youths
12-18 Join The Sea Scout Ship Sea Fox !We are excitedly getting the Sea Fox ready for our annual summer cruise! For eight days (July 27-Aug.3), the teenage crew of the Sea Fox will be cruising our 50' ship throughout the delta. We will practice navigating, engineering, safety drills, and best of all, swimming! This fun boating opportunity is available to any youth (ages 12-18) who are interested in learning more about the exciting adventures of sea scouts. For More info contact Skipper Heather Garcia at jointhefun@seafox9.com |
Forest J. Campbell July 12, 1908 – April 29,
2007 Resident of Antioch |
Rumor was right! Our first quarterly
buffet on June 1st was an Italian night. Patrick did a fantastic job
setting up the display. If you look at the attached picture, you can
actually image being in Italy, sitting outside at a Café with wonderful
food and wine. Now that we have all had our dream, please mark your
calendars for the next buffet on September 7th.
