Gather Your Friends...
2021 Membership Dues
are payable on or
before January 1, 2021 through March 4, 2021.
A semi-annual payment plan is available, just
ask us. NOTE: a late fee of $30 will be assessed
after March 11, 2021.
Contact: Membership Director-Molly Werner
[email protected] (850) 292-9756 Island Cove Marina806 Lakewood Road Pensacola, FL 32507 850.455.4552
Island Cove Marina - Alternative Location for NYCP General Membership Meeting in March Note: There are two entrances to the facility –
(pictured) the side entrance and another entrance is
on the upper side of the building with fewer steps. Directions:
If coming from the east, take the bridge over Barrancas as if you were going to NAS
Pensacola...turn on the first right at bottom of bridge (Weiss Street I believe). Stay on it for a couple of blocks--you are in a residential neighborhood. The first marina you pass is "Pelican's Perch" but keep going another block until you see another sign on the right that says "Island Cove Marina" You are welcome to park in either upper or lower parking lot.
FEBRUARY 2021
From the Helm:
Winter is hanging on but brighter skies and spring breezes are on the way (maybe a thunderstorm or two also)! Our first Regatta of the year will be on Feb 27, Maxine Sansom Series Race #1 which is also the first race of our Commodore’s Cup series. Maxine Sansom was a legend in local sailing and more will be written about her and shared later this month. We are pleased to have Mark Smith, an experienced sailor and race officer, taking over the reins of being Fleet Captain. Mark will also be our Principal Race Officer for most, if not all, of our races this year. He will be looking for Race
Committee crew, so please let him know if you want to be part of the RC.
The Crow’s Nest aboard NAS Pensacola remains a construction zone due to minor water intrusion and wet sheetrock needing replacement. Therefore, we have been looking for an alternate location to hold our meetings. Island Cove Marina at 805 Lakewood Rd on Bayou Chico in Pensacola has agreed to let us hold a meeting there on March 12, a Friday night. It is a beautiful facility and we appreciate the owner, John Naybor, allowing us to use it. (See more photos of the facility following my article.) There is plenty of both indoor and outdoor space to practice social distancing/masking during the time we are together. Plans are being finalized (food, drink, etc.) but at this point the main program will be to present the 2020 NYCP Sailing Awards. So please plan to attend, if comfortable. More information to follow as our Social/Party Committee completes its work. All NORs are posted for 2021 on Regatta Network, GYA Schedule pages, and the NYCP website under the “Racing” tab. SSIs for Maxine #1 should be posted early February. Let your sailing friends know we are looking forward to a good season and getting back whatever “normal” now is to be.
Looking forward, April 17-18 is the next Regatta for us, celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Navy Yacht Club Pensacola in 1931 by a small group of Naval Aviation pilot candidates. We have added a long-distance race to the Sea Buoy and back, so it will be a full weekend of sailing. Our hope is to
Commodore’s Comments
KEN PYLE
attract a number of multi-hull boats to the mix in the Sea Buoy race.
Our very best wishes to everyone for a safe, healthy, and happy year with “Fair Winds and Following Seas.”
Ken Pyle
2021 Commodore [email protected]
(850) 912-4890
More Photos of Island Cove Marina –
Photos by Julie Connerley
Please note many of the activities on the various event calendars have either been cancelled,
or postponed or adjusted to a later date. Please check event websites for any updates.
Questions to consider:
• Are you currently sick? Fever, Cough, Sore Throat, Shortness of Breath
• Have you travelled Internationally in the past 14 days?
• Have you travelled Domestically in the past 14 days?
• Have you had close contact with anyone who has tested positive to Covid-19?
If your answer is yes…self-isolated, monitor yourself and don’t risk others.
Upcoming Local Regattas – Meetings – Gatherings
FEBRUARY
4 NYCP General Membership Meeting – Alternate Location - Cancelled
6 Super Bowl Regatta – BWYC 6 Frosty Series #3 – BWYC
6 Valentine Regatta / Bay Champ #2 – PBYC 6 Mardi Gras Boat Parade – Pensacola Beach 13 Winter #2 – PontYC
13 Mardi Gras Regatta - PYC
14 NOOD – StPYC
14 Billy Goat – BucYC 20 Frosty Series #4 – BWYC 20-21 Mardi Gras Regatta – NOYC 20-21 Mid-Winters Regatta - HYC
22-28 Thistle Midwinters East Championship – 27 Commodore’s Cup #1 / Maxine #1 / Bay Champ #3 – NYCP
27 Northshore Cup HS Regatta – PontYC 27 Winter #3 - PontYC
27-28 Alfonso Sutter – Laser D14 Championship – GYC postponed to Sept 18-19
NYCP = Navy Yacht Club
PBYC = Pensacola Beach Yacht Club PYC = Pensacola Yacht Club FWYC = Fort Walton Yacht Club BucYC = Buccaneer Yacht Club BWYC = Bay Waveland Yacht Club GYC = Gulfport Yacht Club HYC = Houston Yacht Club NOYC = New Orleans Yacht Club PontYC –Pontchartrain Yacht Club StPYC = St Petersburg Yacht Club
The Navy Yacht Club will now be using the US Sailing Regatta Network, powered by Regatta Network.com For all race registrations – visit
www.navypnsyc.org to obtain registration the link.
All sailors have something in common – the importance of keeping sailing vibrant and strong for future generations.
2021 NYCP Racing Calendar –
• Feb 27 – CC#1/Maxine #1 (Bay Champ #3)
• April 17&18 – CC#2/Sea Buoy (Bay Champ#6) • June 12&13 – 58th Annual Navy Cup
• July 17 – 41st Bikini Regatta • Sept 18 – CC #3 (Bay Champ #10) • Oct 9 – CC #4 (Bay Champ #11)
Vice’s Verses
MIA OTTESEN
Greetings to All,
I participated in the “Ask Dave” educational webinar from the Cortez Racing Association (my sister’s yacht club in San Diego, California) about the changes to the Racing Rules for 2021-2024 and found it to be quite informative. If you missed it – there will be other educational opportunities in the future. Watch for email updates and check the information listed in the Foghorn. I can’t wait to get out on the water.
Yes, I have the sailing bug and would like to invite anyone who may want to learn to sail on the club’s Flying Scot to come out and join me.
I understand that there are various opportunities on the GYA Race calendar to sail the Flying Scot and represent our club. Again, who wants to join me? Our Fleet Captain Mark Smith wants to get as many people out on the water as possible.
On another note, our NYCP board researched the Island Cove Marina as an alternate meeting location to hold our gatherings – until the Crow’s Nest repairs and updates have been completed. It looks like it may work for our members on a temporary basis. Watch for more updates on our meeting location status.
If you would like to share any ideas for social functions for the upcoming year, please let me know.
Mia Ottesen
2021 Vice Commodore [email protected]
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NYCP Social Committee
The Social Committee helps with Membership meetings, Regattas and Special Events. Here is a list of some of our events in 2021:
Membership Meetings:
Sandy Pyle
February - “Caribbean Evening” - cancelled March – “St Patrick’s Day”
Proposed Marina Parties:
Kathy Champagne
• April 17, 2021 – 90th Anniversary Party / Marina Party
• June 20, 2021 –21st Anniversary International Summer Sailstice Party
• July 17,2021 – 41st Annual Bikini Regatta/ Marina Party
If you are interested in helping with the planning of the Meetings and Special events in 2021 (when we are able to meet) please contact Sandy Pyle or Kathy Champagne
After a meeting or activity at the Crow’s Nest or alternate location - Please remember to wipe down your tables and return the chairs back to their original set-up (four chairs to each table) – Thank you.
N.Y.C.P. Meeting- January 7, 2021 Hello All,
Our Commodore Ken Pyle along with Scott Wenzel came up with another “Social Gathering Party” on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. The event was held at Scott’s home and attendees provided appetizers while gathering both inside and outside of his home. The Partywas a wonderful opportunity to see peopleforthe Holidays and still maintain social distancing.
If you are new members to the club - we would like to welcome you. We look forward to seeing you at our future meetings (either at the Crow’s Nest or an alternate location). If you bring any new friends with you to the meeting be sure to let us know so we can introduce you or your friends to our members-you never know who may want to join our ranks and become the newest Navy Yacht Club member.
Iva Prosser
2021 Miss Hospitality [email protected]
(850) 485-5533
January Membership Gathering – January 7th – “Social Party at Scott’s”
Scott ~ Thank you for sharing your home.
See you and especially our new members at the
Next Meeting or event hopefully in March (since
February’s meeting has been cancelled)!
GALLEY BITES
By Julie ConnerleySince Mother Nature has not decided winter is over yet, this month's recipe, Spicy Chili, is one that most households have made at one time or another. It is offered compliments of Camping World's loyal follower, Peter Hoffman.
The history of chili is somewhat muddled, with some historians believing that a version of it was made thousands of years ago in an area bordered by the mountains of Bolivia and Brazil. However, all authorities agree that it was NOT created in Mexico. Recognized in the early 1800's in southwest Texas, and usually referred to as "chili con carne," the dish was originated by working-class people and reportedly "loathed by Mexicans."
SPICY CHILI
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs your favorite ground meat (chicken, turkey, beef, or pork)
1 lb spicy Italian sausage, ground
5 cup diced eggplant (1 large eggplant or 3 Chinese eggplants)
2 large onions
1 cup diced green chilis 1 cup Stevia
1 cup chili power 1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbl powdered Hersey's Cocoa 3 Tbl smokey paprika
1 Tbl curry powder 1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 bottle of 8-10 oz sugar-free BBQ sauce 2 24-oz cans traditional pasta sauce 1 14-oz can diced or crushed tomatoes 2 Tbl olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
●Cut the eggplant into 1/2" thick rounds and place on a cookie sheet (no need to peel). Spray with cooking nonstick spray and put under the broiler till they start to get brown. After approximately 10 minutes, turn the eggplant over. Other side normally only takes 5 minutes. You can also put them on the BBQ on a nonstick cooking sheet and cook them 10 minutes on med high then turn them over and cook
for 5 minutes. After the eggplant is done, put it in the freezer.
●Dice the onions and cook them in a large pot (this must be the same pot you cook the chili in) with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for about 10 minutes. Take out of the pan and set aside for now.
●Using same pot you cooked onions in, brown the meat and sausage with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until done. Once the meat is done, put the cooked onions back in the pot with the meat and heat it on low.
●In a mixing bowl combine all the dry ingredients: 1 cup Stevia, 1 cup chili powder, 1 teaspoon
cinnamon, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 3
tablespoons paprika, 1 teaspoon curry powder. Mix together then add to the meat and onions. Turn heat to medium and continue mixing till you start to smell all the seasoning--approximately 3 minutes. ●Add all the wet ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 bottle BBQ sauce, 2 cans pasta sauce, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 cup green chilis. Mix well and bring to a boil, then turn to low or simmer for 2 hours. (Chef' s tip: I pour it all into my large oval size Crock-pot and cook on high for about 3-4 hours. That way it does not burn.)
●After the chili has cooked for 2 hours on simmer (or 3-4 hours in the Crock-pot), take the eggplant out of the freezer and cut it into small squares about the size of chili beans. Mix in the eggplant and then let cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Bon Appetite!
Jim Parsons
Hello All,
I would like to invite you to consider becoming active in our sailing program for 2021 and request your support. One way to help out – with the preparations for the Race Committee. Your help would be needed to break out the marks, race flags and to launch Striper as well as carry water, ice, sandwiches out to the signal boat. (If you are able to help, contact me.)
We are in the planning stages of trying to get out the 2020 Awards to our Navy Yacht Club members who earned the special recognition from their efforts during 2020. Hopefully, we can do this either at our membership meeting in March or at the rescheduled Sailors Banquet for a new date sometime in Spring or Summer.
If you are interested in being trained to help with our regattas and any of our other yachting activities that will be coming up in 2021 – please, let me know we would love to have you help. There is always something fun to do!
Jim Parsons
2021 Rear Commodore [email protected]
(850) 384-4575
To all prospective participants in
the NYCP Regattas
NOTE: During COVID19 restrictions and following Hurricane Sally & Zeta -Access has been limited. Read the Notice of Race for any updated details for access and the Security Status on the Base.
Please be advised that access to NAS Pensacola is being highly enforced. Since we (NYC) do not know in advance, we are unable to give the main gate a list of possible attendees. If you do not possess a DoD ID card, you may not be permitted access without sponsorship. You will be held at the gate until a sponsor can come to allow your entry.
All persons in the car must have some form of ID, even if the driver has a DoD ID. If you arrive at the gate and are told you need a sponsor, you can call 384-4575
and someone will be sent to help you gain access. We will be manning the Crow's Nest (Bayou Grande Marina) from 0800 Race Day Saturdays.
Registration for the NYCP Regattas is available via the Regatta Network and is mandatory. Registration will be open at the Crow's Nest on Saturdays at 0900. Computer access to the Regatta Network will be available for your use for registration. The NOR is available on the Regatta Network website and on NYCP's web sites. For future races register via Regatta Network so that we may generate a list for the Security Department, which will facilitate entrance to the base. If you anticipate entering the base and do not have the proper credentials, please furnish a list of crew members ten days in advance. We look forward to providing a great regatta with lots of participation.
REGISTER TODAY! Pass this information on to other folks I may have missed. Thanks,
Jim Parsons Rear Commodore
“
MoonShine Messages
”
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Ellen Costigan HOPFULLY, WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE MONTHLY
MEBERSHIP MEETINGS! –As Captain Lili (our one and only Sunshine Lady) always said “IF YOU PLAN ON BEING SICK
SOON–GIVE ME A CALL.” Or if you are ill or know someone who is ill, due to have surgery, or may be in the hospital and would like some “moonshine” send their way, please call.
Ellen Costigan
2021 “Miss Moonshine” [email protected]
(850) 455-7990
Moonshine Get Well
Messages
Hopefully, all of our Membership has been healthy and free from the Corona Virus. Let us stay that way!
Congratulations to Past Vice Commodore Ted
Cunningham on the 70th Anniversary of his joining the Navy – February 3, 1951
Best Wishes on a speedy recovery for our Commodore’s wife and our NYCP Secretary Sandy Pyle who recently had some minor surgery.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all friends and NYCP members who were born in the month of February.
If we missed anyone who celebrated a birthday ….. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
On another birthday note: Members of the Helldiver crew met up with Past Commodore Kim Edens to celebrate her special day. The Helldiver birthday group also made a special stop to visit NYCP member Vanessa Williams who works at West Marine Orange Beach to wish her a fond farewell. Vanessa and her husband Sam are relocating to Macon, GA where her husband will begin a new active-duty assignment. (Pictured: L to R – Kim Kaminski, Nancy Norris, P/C Kim Edens, NYCP members Lucie Albee, Vanessa Williams and (New NYCP member) Jo-Marie Lisa.
Congratulations to Miss Molly Werner on receiving her Covid19 vaccine!
Ground Hog Day
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February 2
ndBlack History Month
Welcome Jo-Marie Lisa who is a new member of NYCP and the Helldiver team. Jo-Marie lives half of the year in Denver , CO.
Keep those friends, family and loved ones in your prayers! WE NEED THEM!! Especially during these Covid19 days, recovery from storms and the days that lie ahead in 2021.
"Racing News" – Mark Smith Hello All,
Here it is first of February, massive snowstorms up north, good for them, but still planning for a PBYC race this weekend. Start will be in the vicinity of #2 (A) at noon. The first NYC race is scheduled for 2/27/21. Registration is set up on regatta network, for those interested in being on race committee for a wonderful day on the water please contact me. We are beginning work on the
restoration of the club flying scot, stay tuned for the progress. If there is an interest for some Saturday afternoon raft-ups as the weather gets nicer let me know. Let’s Hope for a good Groundhog Day so we can get into spring.
If you have any questions, would like to help out or have an idea for a boating event – let me know. See ya on the water.Sail fast.
Mark Smith
2021 Fleet Captain [email protected](850) 291-2545
Bay Championship Race #1
Frostbite Regatta
Pensacola Beach Yacht Club - 6 PHRF boats – 1/23/2021
Bermuda Start Spinnaker A – 8.84 miles
1 – Forerunner – John Mathis – PYC 2:47:46 (2) 2 – Sea Ya – Kirk Newkirk – PBYC/PYC DNS 3 – Belafonte –Mike Patterson – PYC DNF Spinnaker B -
1 – Phoenix – Stephen Nichols – PYC/NYCP 0:33:47 (1) 2 – Uh-Ohh! –Jeff Hunt – PYC/PBYC 3:41:13 (3) 3 – Helldiver– Kim Kaminski – NYCP 3:49:52 (4)
Navy Flying Scot Sailing
NYCP Flying Scot boat is at the Navy Base and in the process of getting repairs made from the damages received from Hurricane Sally. If you are interested in practicing with the racing crews or just would like to go for a sail let us know and we will work out a time with you and be happy to help with any instructions necessary for you to enjoy our club boat along with this beautiful place we call home. The Flying Scot is a classic boat that never goes out of style.
Pensacola Bay Championship Series The hope and idea for the Pensacola Bay Championship Series would encourage greater participation by everyone in all of the regattas on the bay and not just in your home club regattas. This idea was initiated in 2016 and the hope is to have this series continue for years to come - there will be 12 regattas in the series and only 8 races would have to be sailed to qualify a yacht for the Bay Championship…thereby offering the potential
for 4 throw-outs or regattas that could be skipped if
a yacht wasn’t able to compete in all 12. The series is open to all boats owned by a member in good standing of one of the Pensacola area yacht clubs. A Pensacola Offshore Championship will be sailed within the series and awards for these 4 *offshore races only in 2021. Boats need not sail in any of the other Pensacola Bay Championship series races in order to compete for the Offshore Championship and would need to race in only 2 of the 3 to qualify.
There’s definitely room for multihull divisions as
well as PHRF racing and cruising and One-Design divisions, youth divisions, etc.
2021 Pensacola Bay Championship Series Jan 23 Frostbite Regatta – PBYC (Bay Champ #1) Feb 6 Valentine Regatta – PBYC (Bay Champ #2) Feb 27 Maxine #1/CC#1 – NYCP (Bay Champ #3)
Mar 20 Maxine #2 /Rites of Spring – PBYC (Bay Champ #4) Mar 27 Maxine #3 – PYC (Bay Champ #5)
April 17-18 CC#2/Anniversary Regatta & *Sea Buoy Race – NYCP (Bay Champ #6)
April 24 Cancer Society (Fiesta of Five Flags) Regatta – PYC (Bay Champ #7)
May 8 *Sea Buoy – PBYC (Bay Champ #8)
Jun 25-27 *Gulfport-Pensacola–GYC/PYC (Bay Champ #9) Sep 18 CC #3 – NYCP (Bay Champ #10)
Oct 9 CC#4/Veterans – NYCP (Bay Champ #11)
Oct 15-17 *WFORC– PYC (Offshore Race) (Bay Champ #12)
2021 Maxine Sansom Championship Series
2-27-2021 3-20-2021 3-27-2021
Pensacola Bay 2020 - Yachting Awards
Banquet
Friday, January 22, 2021
At the Pensacola Yacht Club
POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING OR SUMMER 2021
The annual yachting awards banquet, hosted by George Gamble and Pensacola Yacht Club has been canceled. PYC Commodore Tom Pace said, "....It is recognized that while there were limited opportunities for organized sailing events during 2020, we must still provide an opportunity for those who were able to achieve a measure of success to be so recognized." PYC will be coordinating an event later in the year.
Updates to the Repairs of the NYCP Support Boat – Striper submitted by Ken Pyle, Commodore Bob Ayers and I worked on Striper this week. The damaged right side trailer tire has been replaced so the trailer is now functional. Bob checked on replacing the glass in the right-side window (destroyed when the Flying Scot mast fell onto Striper). The cost is prohibitive and salvage options are slim to none. Bob decided to put the aluminum frame back together and reinstall it without glass or plexiglass. He believes it will be sturdy enough for our uses and provide sufficient support for the right-side front windscreen. Installing a piece of Plexiglass is a future option. We ran the motor last week at the wash rack and all is working well. We are hoping to put it in the water next week to get some time on the motor at high speed to ensure all is working properly.
US Sailing
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GYA
Regional/District/National/World Events 2021
Feb 22-28 Thistle Midwinters East Champ Feb 27-28 Alfonso Sutter D-14 Laser Champs Mar 21-25 Winter Lightning Champs
Apr 23-30 Regatta del Sol al Sol May 1-2 GYA Opening
May 5-6 Regatta al Sol
May 22-23 Viper 640 Gulf Coast Champs May 23-27 Catalina 22 National Championship Jun 4-6 RS Aero North Americans
Jun 12-13 Navy Cup
Jun 18-20 GYA Offshore Challenge Cup Jun 19-24 US Sailing Youth Natl. Champs Jun 25-27 US Sailing 29er Natl. Champs Jun 25-27 USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival Jun 26-27 Area D Singlehanded &
Doublehanded Championships Jul 24-25 Jr Lipton Championship
Aug 14-15 Knost Championship
Aug 21-22 Galloway GYASunfish/Laser Champ Sep 4-6 Lipton Challenge
Sep 25-26 GYA Lightning Class Champs Oct 23-24 Hobie Wave Intergalactic Champ Nov 13-14 Melges 24 Bushwacker/PreWinters
BAYOU GRANDE MARINA – Hours 9AM to 5PM 850-452-4152 Rentals available for eligible patrons. Sand/White Island is off limits. Water activities only. SHERMAN COVE MARINA - Hours 7AM to 4PM 850-452-2212 Limited rentals for eligible patrons and
cash only for retail items. “Beaching” the boats is no
longer authorized, on water activities only.
Maximum of 6 people on pontoon rentals.
Fuel Dock: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Navy Yacht Club-Dan Smith Memorial
Youth Sailing Scholarship
Age range 7 years to 16 years old
If you know a military dependent youth (ages 7 years to 16 years old) who is interested in learning how to sail – or if you are interested in helping with the youth sailing program for the summer of 2021 – Starting hopefully in June or July of 2021 - Please submit their name and information or complete the scholarship application or provide your contact information to any of the Navy Yacht Club Board members – contact can be made by email, phone or in person. Or you can apply for the scholarship through the Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing MWR Summer Programs application found on the Navy Yacht Club website: www.navypnsyc.org
GYA PHRF CERTIFICATES
All current GYA PHRF certificates will expire 12/31/2021. The PHRF Committee is supporting all GYA PHRF certificates through 12/31/2021, including new applications, changes, modifications and appeals. We are doing this to support those clubs that want to continue scoring races under the PHRF rating system, or dual score PHRF and ORA-1 rating system during this transition period. There will be no fees charged in 2021 for PHRF applications, changes, modifications or appeals.
Gulf Yachting Association (GYA)
Activities
Julie Connerley
GYA's winter meeting, hosted by PYC January 8-10 was well attended and very informative. For those who attended Saturday's dinner and annual awards, the evening's guest speaker, America's Cup host, Tucker Thompson, provided an up-to-the-minute update on American Magic's (AM) quest for the cup. Our Pensacola Bay and some local sailors were featured in the AM video.
Race Management committee chair, Randy Fitzpatrick-Wainwright (FYC), announced that due to the unusual circumstances of 2020, all committee members would continue for another year. The question she posed to those present was how their clubs are dealing with the restrictions currently in place. Southern Yacht Club has, like most YCs, transitioned to virtual skippers' meetings. They are planning to host the J-22 mid-winters in mid-March,
and made some modifications to the NOR: a lowered entry fee, reduced timeline for late registration, social event details contingent upon conditions at time of regatta, and holding awards ceremonies outside whenever possible. Another suggestion by SYC was their creation of a Sunday morning Pandemic Racing Series--no race
committee, no fees, initially single and double handed, then increased to 3 persons per boat. Pensacola Beach Yacht Club's decision to award trophies on the water was also mentioned.
A plea for YCs to recruit folks to qualify as judges in our area was stressed. Many judges have
"retired," and for those GYA regattas that require judges, it is often difficult to bring someone in from outside the host club's area. It should be noted that one does not have to have certification as a Race Officer to become involved with the Judges program, though it certainly helps to be familiar with racing procedures. Race Officers and Judges are separate tracks. The availability of online race management courses to educate club members who volunteer to work on Race Committee was also discussed. Pensacola Yacht Club Past Commodore, Alan McMillan, presented a follow-up to the Dauphin Island tragedy of 2015. "While some aspects cannot be discussed because of legal issues, there were lessons that we can learn," said McMillan. He was brought on board by attorneys representing Fairhope Yacht Club (FYC) to serve as an expert witness in two separate lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Count 1: negligent infliction of emotional distress; count 2: failure to provide assistance at sea; and count 3: wanton or gross negligence (having to do with warning participants of possible severe weather, etc.)
These lawsuits covered 5-6 people and both were handled by one firm. He noted that both the plaintiffs and defendants had expert witnesses for weather and sailing rules. McMillan's role was unique because he was the sole local expert who was able to advise FYC's attorneys about deposition questions to ask. His bottom line? The world around us has changed--and our sport of sailing has been affected by these changes. He shared examples of issues in the lawsuit allegations: U.S. Coast Guard permits for racing; the huge disconnect between US Sailing's Racing Rules and the Race Management Handbook (which speaks in generalizations while the rules are the rules); the social aspect of racing--parties and alcohol which have always been part of the sport; and a minor
administrative/communications error by the host club, which was quickly corrected, but was
"magnified" by the plaintiffs' attorneys. A reference to the liability waiver, was also challenged in the lawsuits. While YCs should continue to include a liability waiver, some "tightening" of the language was suggested. On April 8, 2019--four years after the Dauphin Island tragedy--the USCG released a
recommendations report of its findings regarding the incident. McMillan's presentation was a real eye-opener for many!
The Offshore Racing Council's session focused on the ORA-1 (Offshore Racing Association) rating system which goes into effect January 1, 2022. GYA will continue to support those clubs that want to continue scoring races under the PHRF rating system, or dual scoring PHRF and ORA-1 through December 31, 2021.
Sail Safe! Stay Safe--until we are all together again.
Julie Connerley
2021 GYA Coordinator Director [email protected]
(850) 293-4031
Any questions…ask Julie! If you would like additional information - please email or call. Thank you.
Attached are photos from the GYA Winter Meeting Awards Banquet. I have at least one photo of every NYCP member who attended (and some of us attended Saturday's committee meetings as well--most interesting).
The America's Cup presentation was, in my opinion, even better than last year when we had 350
people. With only 103 RSVPs accepted, the tables were not crowded and there were two large screens, one facing Ballroom A, the other Ballroom B. Tucker shared some new trivia, and updated videos
including a clip of Patriot on Pensacola Bay. All in all, it was a very productive day/night.
GYA WINTER MEETING AT PYC – JANAURY 8-10, 2021
Welcome to the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola. As an all-Volunteer organization we look forward to your becoming directly involved in many of the activities and events conducted by NYCP. It is the interest in and commitment to the avenues of service that makes the administration and operation of the Club successful. We look forward to an exciting year and the success of our membership becoming personally involved with their time and talents. We appreciate your interest and willingness to make a commitment especially in the following areas of activity: Social, Sailing, Communications and Site Management Sincerely,
The 2021 Navy Yacht Club Bridge Officers
Membership News
By Director - Molly Werner
It is time to think about sending in your dues
for 2021!
The Dues Structure for 2021 is posted below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and If you would like to pay your dues bi-annually you can also call me for arrangements. If you have friends who would like to join our club – please contact me. Be sure to have them fill out the “brand new” application form with all the “latest” updated information that is being requested. Also, if your phone number has changed, please let me know so I can update that information on our membership roster. If you requested a name badge or membership card, please do not forget to check in with me to pick up your items.
Many thanks!
Molly Werner
2021 Membership Director [email protected](850) 292-9756 NYC dues for 2021
- $80 per member with $40 dues for married spouse or significant other = $120 for family *** - $80 per member ***
- $60 per individual, $90 per family – Active Duty - $10 per student
permanently resides more than 150 miles from Naval Air Station Pensacola (for at least six
consecutive months) annually shall be eligible for a reduced dues rate of 50 percent per member / family. ($40 single / $20 spouse, significant other) Checks should be made payable to the Navy Yacht Club. Send your check directly to:
Treasurer NYC P.O. Box 4422 Pensacola FL 32507
If you would like to order a name tag, please let me know at the monthly meetings. The cost of a name tag is $8.50. Applications for membership can be found on the Navy Yacht Club website at: www.navypnsyc.org or by contacting Molly Werner, Membership Chair at 850-292-9756 or by email [email protected]
NAVY YACHT CLUB PENSACOLA
New Members – If you are interested in joining the Navy Yacht Club as a club member - please be advised that our updated and revised membership requirements and by-laws changes have been recently approved. Qualified applicants shall now include:
• Reserve and Former Military personnel of all United States Uniformed Services and their dependents.
• Actively employed or retired civilians of the Department of the Defense and their dependents • Student members – members who are assigned
as students to military schools located on military installations located in the Pensacola Bay area. Their student membership shall expire upon their graduation from the military school they had been attending. Student members are not eligible to vote.
• Honorary Members – members whose
membership has been proposed to and elected by the Bridge and approved by the general membership, Individuals nominated for Honorary Membership shall have made a significant contribution to the Club in the form of time, services rendered or by having a special skill or talent needed by the Club. Honorary members are subject to approval on an annual basis and honorary members are not eligible to vote. Family Membership = Membership of the family of a person who has qualified as a Regular Member. Family includes husband and wife, legally married and their legally dependent child (children) who qualify as Junior Members as described below.
Junior Membership = Membership of a dependent child (in a family membership) under the age of eighteen and
twenty-two if still financially supported by the family. Junior Members shall not be eligible to vote.
Navy Yacht Club Objectives:
A) To instruct, train and encourage recreational boating and competitive sailing events including all race
management activities.
B) To instruct and develop skills in seamanship, piloting, navigation, water safety and boat maintenance including cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard in promotion safe boating practices.
C) To establish and maintain professional liaison with local commands.
D) To establish and maintain an association with the military and civilian sailing or recreational organizations.
E) To sponsor and provide training to youth groups. F) To encourage membership and participation in the U.S.
Naval Sailing Association.
G) To promote and encourage social activities among members
Treasurer’
Report
Pat Jackson
Hello Navy Yacht Club,
We used the Square for debit card charges for meal payments and bar donations at our
membership meetings as well as ship store purchases with great success. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this type of payment. Please contact me at: [email protected] for any club related issues.
Pat Jackson
2021 NYCP Treasurer [email protected]
Please be sure to check the Navy Yacht Club website: www.navypnsyc.org for all of the yacht club news such as revised event dates,
upcoming meetings, sign-up for activities or sailboat crew, information about the club and notice of races as well as other contact info. Also check out the photos from the Navy Yacht Club activities throughout the year. If you have a picture to submit …be sure to let us know.Have you taken any digital photos lately? Maybe you have some photos from a recent trip or photos of the kids or grandkids? Saved any important documents lately, like a 1099R, a birth certificate, or the warrantee for that new TV? Whether you download photos or any other files, you need to be sure you save them to your computer so you can print them, or just view them when you have the time. But remember, computers do crash, and it may happen to you. When they do crash there goes all those important photos or documents. To ensure you do not lose any valuable files, make sure you back them up regularly to the cloud, or to an external hard drive. A one or a two Terra Byte hard drive can be purchased for fewer than one hundred dollars and set up to automatically back up your files on a regular basis. It is money well spent, especially if it saves those pictures and documents that are so important to you.
Richard Smith
2021 Website and Newsletter Director [email protected]
(850) 453-1994
NYCP -
Historical Archives
2021 marks 90 Years of Navy Yacht Club
HISTORY and the 58
thAnnual Navy Cup
Hello All,
Hey, this year is the 90th Anniversary of our club. If you have any old photos of the Navy Yacht Club or any of the club’s past activities or our current
activities, please be sure to contact myself or any member of the yacht club board or send them to the Foghorn for archiving. If you take any new photos please send us a copy or if anyone has any
hardcopy photos, print media, or other content to be archived, I have scanning capabilities so will accept the materials and return them the next membership meeting.- We are planning a special presentation for the end of the year and your photos will help make the celebration significant.
Thanks for your help in keeping our history alive.
Scott Shoemaker
2021 Historical Archives Director [email protected]
Who else in our Navy Yacht Club family has an interesting moment in history here on the Pensacola Naval Air Station?
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola has a long
prestigious history:
• Founded by flight students at NASP in 1931
• Navy Cup--Originated in 1962, with the trophy provided by the US Navy. A unique club competition concept that was, by request of the base, part of the 1964 50th Anniversary Celebration of NASP
• *The race to Isla Mujeres celebrating over 50 years was only possible because of the collaborative efforts of NYCP and NASP
• *Hosted the Cradle of Naval Aviation Regatta that commemorated the 75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation
• *The Bikini Regatta, originated by Lloyd and Beverly Stagg, brought a new concept in female competitive sailing to Pensacola Bay that has been replicated by other local clubs
• *NYCP continues to honor its Military roots, offering military students the opportunity to compete on the water at a minimal membership cost
• *NYCP says "thanks" to those who have' given so much for our freedom. The originator of Wounded American Veterans Event, WAVE, is "rolling" around Florida, thanks to adoption by the Florida Commodores Association. This "Day on the Bay" is a labor of love for hosting yacht clubs
• NYCP supports the Dan Smith Memorial Youth Sailing Scholarship
• In 2011, Kathy Champagne searched through vintage GOSPORTs, and collaborated with Hill Goodspeed, Naval Aviation Museum Historian, to reveal the following NYCP sailors, who are most likely our founders:
*A. Dixon winged in 1931
*William Masland winged in 1931 *H. Starves winged in 1931 *J.H. Smith winged in 1932
We have been entrusted with a rich legacy,
for which we should feel honored to protect.
2021 celebrates:
650th Anniversary of Robert II becoming King of Scotland
550th Anniversary of the War of the Roses
500th Anniversary of Martin Luther being excommunicated
500th Anniversary of Edward Stafford executed for treason
480th Anniversary of Hernando de Soto reaching Mississippi
River
400th Anniversary of the Mayflower setting sail Plymouth, Mass
400th Anniversary of Peace Treaty between Pilgrims &
Wampanoag tribe
365th Anniversary of the First Quaker Colonist landing in Boston
275th Anniversary of the Battle of Culloden
245th Anniversary of the Tory Act
245th Anniversary of Liberty Bell rings for independence
245th Anniversary of the signing of Declaration for Independence
200thAnniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain
185th Anniversary of the Battle of Alamo
175th Anniversary of US declaring war on Mexico
175th Anniversary of the creation of US-Canadian border
175th Anniversary of The Smithsonian created
160th Anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War
160th Anniversary of Federal Income Tax
145th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Big Horn
145th Anniversary of Wild Bill Hickock killed
140th Anniversary of Billy the Kid convicted for murder
135thAnniversary of Geronimo’s surrender
125thAnniversary of Queen Victoria’s longest reigning monarch
110th Anniversary of the first Indy 500
100th Anniversary of the creation of Insulin
100thAnniversary of Belfast’s Bloody Sunday
100th Anniversary of Hitler becoming leader of Nazi Party
100th Anniversary of dedication Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
90th Anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner becoming anthem
90th Anniversary of the dedication of the Empire State Building
85th Anniversary of execution of Bruno Haputmann (for
Lindbergh kidnapping)
85th Anniversary of the Spanish Civil War
80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
75th Anniversary of the first meeting of the United Nations 75th Anniversary of the Japanese War Crimes Trial
75th Anniversary of the Baruch Plan (International control of
atomic weapons)
70thAnniversary of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland
65thAnniversary of “In God We Trust”
60thAnniversary of President Kennedy’s Inauguration
60th Anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion
60th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall
50th Anniversary of Apollo 14 Launch to the Moon
50th Anniversary of London Bridge move to Arizona
50th Anniversary of the first Brain Scan
50th Anniversary of Mariner 9 mission to Mars
45th Anniversary of Women admitted to US Naval Academy
45th Anniversary of Space Shuttle Enterprise
35th Anniversary of Chernobyl
20thAnniversary of debut Harry Potter & Sorcerer’s Stone
10th Anniversary of marriage Prince William-Catherine Middleton
Viva Florida Fun Fact
As the Nation’s First settlement attempt, the Pensacola Bay
Area plays a significant role in over 500 years of history that helped to create the State of Florida. In honor of this history be on the lookout for monthly Viva-related fun facts about Pensacola and other historical moments! Viva Pensacola! Fun Facts
On the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, during which their ship had been at sea, the crew of the carrier Enterprise stood in stunned silence as it entered port and saw firsthand the damage wrought by the enemy. On Feb. 1, 1942, the crew struck back as Enterprise joined the carrier Yorktown in launching air strikes against the Marshall and Gilbert Islands, Naval aviation’s first offensive action against the Japanese during World War II.
Viva Florida –Promoting Florida’s History and Culture
On Feb. 20, 1942, Lt. Edward H. “Butch” O’Hare found himself alone, engine trouble having forced his wingman to return to the carrier Lexington (CV 2). Thus, it was left to him to defend against a group of enemy bombers
approaching from Rabaul. He proved up to the task, receiving credit for downing five enemy planes and damaging a sixth. For his actions, he became the first Naval aviator of World War II to receive the Medal of Honor. Feb. 22, 1974, marked a special day in the lives of a group of officers completing flight training, their dress-blue uniforms soon to be adorned with the distinctive wings of gold identifying each one of them as a Naval aviator. Yet, when one particular name was called, it represented not only a personal achievement, but also a milestone for the Navy as Lt. j.g. Barbara Ann Allen became the first female Naval aviator.
Pensacola Fun Fact!
Because flight students with limited experience are frequently at the controls, the Navy has for many years painted its training aircraft with high-visibility color schemes. On Feb. 9, 1935, the Navy ordered the XN3N-1, the prototype for a trainer that would serve for nearly three decades, its last years indoctrinating Naval Academy midshipmen in Annapolis, Md. Painted in the training aircraft scheme of the era, it earned an enduring nickname familiar to thousands of Naval aviators — the “Yellow Peril.”
During the early years of the Cold War, Naval aviation’s mission requirements included long-range delivery of nuclear weapons. Some of the first aircraft assigned to carry out these flights, patrol planes were never meant to fly from a ship. On Feb. 7, 1950, one of these aircraft, a P2V-3C Neptune, launched from the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42) steaming off the Florida coast. The airplane completed a 25 hour, 59 minute flight of 5,060 miles before landing in California the following day, the longest flight ever made from the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Florida Humanities Council invites you:
For more information: www.floridahumanities.org
Enjoy our events around the state!
Check out www.FLeLibrary.org
Dear Friend,
Florida Humanities is thrilled to support a wide array
of "virtual"public humanities programming
across the Sunshine State – from engaging lectures on local history and relevant panel discussions on community issues, to timely museum exhibitions
and diverse cultural events – all taking place right
on your computer or device!
Together, these events truly serve to preserve, promote and share the history, literature and
culture of Florida. Join your fellow history and
culture-lovers and attend Florida Humanities-funded programming in your region!
Visit our full events calendar for all the details, and be sure to check back often, as new events are added weekly!
Keith Simmons
Communications Director
The Three Mile Bridge that connects Pensacola to Gulf Breeze sustained damage and is closed until further notice. There are two detour options for reaching Pensacola Beach from U.S. 98
• I-10 Exit 22 - Garcon Point Bridge on S.R. 281. Bridge tolls are suspended until 6 a.m. October 23
• I-10 Exit 31 - S.R. 87
Online road closure resources
Check for Escambia County road closures 24/7 at www.myescambia.com/roadissuesmap.
• For the latest closures and updates, travelers can access Florida's 511 service from cell phones, landlines and online at www.FL511.com.
Fuel Access
Download the Gas Buddy App to find gas stations that are open and that have fuel.
NYCP SHIPS STORE
Navy Yacht Club Burgees, Ball Caps and License Plates are available – contact a Board member if you would like to purchase a Navy Yacht Club burgee, ball cap or plate found in our Ships Store inventory!
Show your support for NYCP by wearing or using items with the Navy Yacht Club logo. Remember we have regattas and celebrations throughout the year – a perfect occasion to show off your yacht club spirit – especially for our Navy Cup Championship or Marina Parties / Raft-up Opportunities. If you need a logo to be embroidered on a hat, shirt, etc. – contact Wings & Things Monogramming at 3815 W. Navy Boulevard (next to El Agave Mexican Restaurant), at
They have the Navy Yacht Club Burgee Embroidery Patch as well as other Navy Yacht Club logos on file and can place the logo on any item you want to bring in for under $8.00 plus tax. Yes, the shop is opened from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday during the Covid19 status.
Patches available - $2.00 each / $3.00 with Velcro
Covid 19 Patches - $6.00 each
*In keeping with the guidelines outlined by the CDC and the Florida Governor event organizers continue to monitor and edit event details as they are received. Please check with event organizers as events may be subject to change.
Upcoming Community & Yachting Events –
February 6, 2021 – Mardi Gras Lighted Boat Parade - 6PM - Pensacola Beach
Lighted Boat Parade which will set sail at 6:00 p.m. to do a loop around Little Sabine and from Sabine Marina make its way around the Santa Rosa Sound/ Boardwalk side. Larger boats can meet and line up by Bob Sikes bridge about 6:30-45 p.m. Once in Santa Rosa sound boats will proceed to make a loop as safe around the sound side/boardwalk area.
UPCOMING EVENTS in the PENSACOLA/Gulf Coast AREA
Thursday, February 4th–Leann Morgan– 7:00PM,
Saenger Theatre
Friday, February 5th–Double Bridge Run Pre-Run
Spaghetti Dinner– 4PM to 8PM, Red Fish, Blue Fish,
Pensacola Beach
Saturday, February 6th–2021 Double Bridge Run 15K
& 5K– 7:30AM to 12 Noon, Casino Boardwalk,
Pensacola Beach
Saturday, February 6th thru Saturday, February 27th–
Palafox Market– 9AM to 2PM, MLK Plaza downtown
Pensacola
Saturday, February 6th thru Saturday, February 27th–
Uptown Pensacola Market– 9AM to 3PM, Dunmire
Village Plaza
Saturday, February 6th–Kid’s and Kritter’s Virtual
Mardi Gras Parade– 2:00PM,
www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com
Saturday, February 6th–Marvel’s Super Hero’s Night –
Pensacola Ice Flyers– 7:00PM, Pensacola Bay Center
Friday, February 6th & Saturday, February 7th–
Singeasy at Pensacola Little Theatre– 7PM to 9PM,
Pensacola Little Theatre
Friday, February 12th–Krewe of Lafitte Mardi Gras
Parade– 7:00PM, Downtown Pensacola - Cancelled
Saturday, February 13th–Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras
Parade– 2:00PM, Downtown Pensacola –Postponed to
May 24th, 2021
Saturday, February 13th–Chaddah Dance Company
presents Encounters of Hope – 6:30PM-8:30PM,
Saenger Theatre
Saturday, February 13th– Comedy Date Night
Valentine Day Weekend – 7PM – 8:30PM, Rex Theatre
Sunday, February 14th– Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras
Parade – 2:00PM, Pensacola Beach - Cancelled
Tuesday, February 16th– Pensacola Mardi Gras Fat
Tuesday Priscus Celebration – 5PM, Downtown
Pensacola - Cancelled
Saturday, February 20th–Gulf Breeze HS Drama
presents: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown The
Musical– 2:30PM & 7:30 PM, Hilton Pensacola Beach,
Royal Palm Ballroom
Thursday, February 18th–TobyMac– 7PM, Pensacola
Bay Center
Sunday, February 21st–One World, Many Voices–
1:30PM & 4:30PM, Saenger Theatre
Thursday, February 25th–Celtic Women Celebration–
3:00PM, Saenger Theatre
Friday, February 26th thru Sunday, February 28th–
Pensacon 2021 – Pensacola Bay Center– Rescheduled
Where in the W
rld
is the NYCP Burgee?
This is a variation of the “Where’s Waldo” drawings that were popular several years ago. Basically, members of the club can submit pictures - to the Foghorn Editor or an NYCP board member - which have the Burgee or our license plate somewhere in the photograph. Pictures can be submitted at any time electronically or dropping them off at one of the club meetings Foghorn and selection of the pictures which are unique and of interest to the club members will be in the running for an award at the end of the year. Club members or their guests are eligible to participate.Michele and I went to Johnson Beach on New Year’s Day. We ate bacon, toasted a curse on 2020, and toasted a greeting to 2021 that it would be a much better year and be hurricane free for us.
Take care. Happy New Year – Vince Cooke
NYCP Member Jo-Marie Lisa holds the NYCP burgee in front of the Seminole Nation Museum in Wewoka, Oklahoma
Chinese New Year –Year of the Ox- February 12th
Happy Mardi Gras –
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler
=
“Let the Good Times Roll”
The official colors of the Mardi Gras
Purple = Justice Green = Faith Gold = Power
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
Post Office Box 4422
Pensacola, FL 32507
INVOICE
2021 Navy Cup Brochure
This invoice is for your Personal Ad in the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola’s Brochure for the 58th Annual Navy Cup Regatta
to be held in 2021
Name (or Business): ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________________Email:______________________________________ Please attach your message and indicate if you want to add a photo or send a photo ready copy of artwork.
Include: Photo _______ Artwork _______
Your Message: ________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Check the size AD you wish to purchase:
Business Card size (2” x 3 ½”) Black & White $25.00____ Color $50.00____ One quarter page (2” x 4 ¼ “) Black & White $35.00____ Color $70.00____ One half page (4” x 4 ¾”) Black & White $50.00____ Color $100.00____ Full page (7 ½” x 4 ¾”) Black & White $100.00____ Color $200.00____
TOTAL DUE: ______________________
Please make checks payable to NYCP and send to the following address:
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
ATTN: Treasurer
P.O. Box 4422
Pensacola, FL 32507
All advertising submittals must be received by Navy Yacht Club Pensacola no later than May 2021
.
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
Post Office Box 4422
Pensacola, FL 32507
INVOICE
2021 Navy Cup Brochure
This invoice is for your ad in the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola’s Brochure for the 58th Annual Navy Cup Regatta to be held
in 2021.
Name or Business: ____________________________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________________Email:_____________________________________ Please attach your photo ad or send a photo ready copy with your payment. (Or email to: ________________________) Check the size AD you wish to purchase:
One half page (4” x 4 ¾”) Black & White $50.00_____ Color $100.00_____ Full page (7 ½” x 4 ¾”) Black & White $100.00_____ Color $200.00_____ Two Full Pages side by side (7 ½” x 4 ¾” each) Black & White $200.00_____ Color $400.00_____ Inside Front Cover FP (7 ½” x 4 ¾”) Color Ad $250.00_____
Inside Back Cover FP (7 ½” x 4 ¾”) Color Ad $250.00_____ Outside Back Cover FP (7 ½” x 4 ¾”) Color Ad $400.00_____ Banner Advertisement (on location – 3 Day coverage ) $500.00_____
TOTAL DUE: ______________________
Please make checks payable to NYCP and send to the following address:
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
ATTN: Treasurer
P.O. Box 4422
Pensacola, FL 32507
All advertising submittals must be received by Navy Yacht Club Pensacola no later than May 2021.
Contacted by: _________________________________________________________________________
Member United States Naval Sailing Association*Member United States Sailing*Member Gulf Yachting Association
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Day 1 – Prada Cup Round Robins
INEOS TEAM UK went from zero to hero by winning both races with solid starts, smooth sailing and protecting their leads over their opponents, both American Magic and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team respectively
Day 2
It was a tough day for American Magic, which spent way too much time in "displacement" mode rather than up on the foils. A tricky and yet revealing day for the Challengers competing in the PRADA Cup Round Robins due the to the tricky light wind conditions that frequently forced the AC75’s off their foils. A positive day for the Challenger of Record of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli as the Italians took a nerve-wracking win against American Magic on the first race of the day to lodge their first point on the board. The second race of the day, once again was the British challenger INEOS TEAM UK that again surprised many by winning their third race in a row in conditions they were expected to struggle in against the Americans.
Day 3
American Magic was sailing at about 42 knots entering the final gate of a six-leg race. They were leading the Italian team by over 700 meters, basically cruising to their first victory of the Prada Cup Series. As they tacked to port to round the mark, gusty winds, up to 23 knots or so (from 12 knots steady approaching the gate) hit them and the entire boat and leeward foil came out of the water and then crashed back into the water and slowly capsized. It appears the initial recovery/repair plan is to spend the next 8-10 days repairing damage (large hole in hull plus other equipment TBD) to be ready for the Prada Cup semi-finals that begin on 29 January. There is little/no chance they will be able to compete next weekend (Fri-Sun) to finish the initial Round Robin series. Bad break, but the boat was “flying” at amazing speeds and showed the performance we all believe she had which will make her very competitive and possibly a favorite to eventually win the Prada Cup and go on to challenge the Kiwis in the America’s Cup races starting on March 6. All is NOT lost. They lived to fight another day! Go American Magic.
Day 4
It was a close race all 6 legs with nine lead changes, but in the end the Brits won against the Italians to advance to the Prada Cup final. The Italians now will go up against the Americans in American Magic in the Prada Cup Semi-finals. The winner between the Italians and Americans will advance to the Prada Cup Finals against the Brits to determine the winner of the Prada Cup and the right to challenge the Kiwis (New Zealand) in the America's Cup finals starting March 6th. Enjoy!
Prada Cup – Semi Finals – Day 1
Not a good day for American Magic. They lost both races so need to win at least one of two races scheduled or the Prada Semi-Finals are over and AM goes home. The first day of the PRADA Cup Semi-Final went smooth as silk for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli which scored the first two points on the leader board against New York Yacht Club American Magic that, against all the odds, managed to make the start line after the Round Robin’s dramatic capsize.
Semi-Finals – Day 2
Another bad day for American Magic. The Italians were nearly flawless in lighter, steady winds and AM seemed to have some control and stability issues. Very proud of the effort to bet the boat back on the water and competing, but they just didn't have the performance needed. Hopefully, NYYC will enter the Cup Challenge again. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli finally got the redemption they were looking for and, scoring four points in a row, win the PRADA Cup Semi-Final. Despite the Herculean effort of putting PATRIOT back on the water, American Magic are now eliminated from the PRADA Cup. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli jump rightfully to the Final against INEOS TEAM UK less than 2 weeks away. The Italians who seem to have find the pace after a limping Round Robin will be hard opponent to beat for the British team.
Prada Cup Finals
The 13-race Final between the two leading teams, will start on the 13th of February, the first team to score seven points will win the PRADA Cup and face the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand on March 6th.
Celebrating over 90 years of history….
Established on April 12, 1931
2021 Navy Yacht Club Officers
Commodore: Ken Pyle 912-4890 Vice Commodore: Mia Ottesen 719-237-7797 Rear Commodore: Jim Parsons 384-4575 Fleet Captain: Mark Smith 291-2545 Secretary: Sandy Pyle 479-414-1712 Treasurer: Pat Jackson 291-9585
Website/Newsletter Director: Richard Smith 453-1994 Membership Director: Molly Werner 292-9756 Historical Archives Director: Scott Shoemaker
GYA Coordinator Director: Julie Connerley 293-4031 Past Commodore: Bill Clark 380-0762 Social Committee: Kathy Champagne 261-2062 Sailing Committee: Jim Parsons 384-4575 Facilities Committee: Mia Ottesen 719-237-7797 Communications Committee: Sandy Pyle 479-414-1712 Finance Committee: Pat Jackson 291-9585 Security Committee: Doug Werber 994-6797 Moonshine: Ellen Costigan 455-7990 Miss Hospitality: Iva Prosser 485-5533 Ship’s Store: Kim Kaminski 384-8941 Foghorn Editor Kim Kaminski 458-0304
Navy Yacht Club Pensacola
P. O. Box 4422
Pensacola, FL 32507
The FOGHORN is the official publication of the Navy Yacht Club Pensacola and will be published monthly.
Editor – Material for the Foghorn Newsletter should be submitted by the 20th of each month. If you can’t make this
deadline please - Contact Kim Kaminski at 384-8941(cell) or email: [email protected]
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NYCP – the next NYCP Membership Meeting is scheduled for March 12th at 5:30 PM at the Crow’s nest, Bayou Grande Marina unless it has to be moved to an alternate location due to Covid19 restrictions – All Guests are Welcome to attend our future meetings or gatherings.
Navy Yacht Club is also a member of the United States Naval Sailing Association
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Frostbite Regatta / Bay Championship #1 – January 23, 2021
