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Chatting With The Commodore
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Risa Scott,
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Wow! This year is flying by and I am still not organized!! I can't believe it is almost June!!! I was able to get out on the boats several times in the last couple of weeks and I think all of them turned out to be pretty amazing days!
The Newport to Ensenada Race is once again in the books! It was another year of crazy winds/no winds. Quite a few of the boats that started didn't finish and those that did had some level of damage or at least some stories to tell. I also got to spend some time (in the slip) on Lisa Cullinane's new boat/baby ... what a beautiful boat and what a nice addition to our WSA-OC fleet of member boats! We only have to wait a couple more weeks until the new boat name is revealed!! I also got to go out on the water to race in the Oceanside Yacht Club Charity Regatta supporting the Women's Resource Center in Oceanside. It was a beautiful day and such fun sailing with so many sailing sisters, who were also participating in the regatta. The Shoreline YC Sailing Foundation, of which I am the Chair and the Sailing Class Coordinator, has also begun its summer of sailing classes in Long Beach. It is always a special time to share sailing with beginners and watching them fall in love with the water and the sailing!
I know many of you were able to join us last month at our general meeting to hear Leslie Nack, a local sailor (Oceanside) share her adventures as recounted in her book Fourteen. She spoke of the empowerment she felt as she faced so many challenges at such an early age and how it helped to shape her into the person she is today. She also shared her inspiring stories and spoke of the interesting destinations and cultures she visited.
The June meeting will be a fun one as well (aren't they all?). We will be hearing some interesting stories about our beloved Catalina, all while indulging in our very own ice cream social. Be sure to check your diets at the door! It is time to celebrate summer, which is just a few weeks away. We will be celebrating the Summer Sailstice on June 24th as we plan a raft up of member boats in Newport Harbor. Be sure to sign up on the website, as space will be limited and logistics will be 'interesting' as we try to coordinate boats coming in from at least three different marinas.
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We Had a Nack for
Empowering Women Sailors
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Our May general meeting was opened by Commodore Risa Scott and in keeping with
the
night's theme,
Empowering & Empowered Women Sailors,
she
took a few moments to recognize the women important to her and to WSA-OC.
After the various board and committee members made their
announcements and gave their updates, Risa opened the floor up for a final discussion of the proposed amendment to the by-laws; an addition of a 'Code of Conduct.' After reading aloud and a brief discussion the proposed draft was approved unanimously by the membership in attendance, no opposition was voiced.
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Nack with
Aegir's original log.
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Once the club's business was finalized, Vice Commodore, Melanie Green introduced our featured sp
eaker,
Leslie Johansen-Nack
sailor and author of the autobiography
Fourteen: A Daughter's Memoir of Adventure, Sailing, and Survival
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Leslie, a self-described newbie to speaking engagements, is a writer and always wanted to be a writer. She graduated UCLA with a degree in English literature. Thankfully, for all of us, her life-long dream began as a young child diligently keeping a journal.
Through her journal,
Aegir's
daily log and memories of family and friends she wrote her multi-award winning memoir,
Fourteen,
a harrowing coming-of-age tale of overcoming the divorce of her parents, abuse at the hands of
her father - who had full custody of his three girls - and being an "oddball who lives on a boat," the aforementioned Aegir. Through all of these obstacles she developed a love of sailing and became a very competent sailor. She and her
husband currently own Prudence, a Cal 27.
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Nack with a hand-carved Polynesian mask from her youthful adventure.
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As Leslie discussed the book, she was able to take us all back to 1975 - when her dad and two sisters set sail for the South Pacific, their first stop in an
around the world trip - by sharing a small portion of the 400 slides her father took during their trip (all of which can be seen on her website; link above). She also brought props from their travels and read several passages from the book. After listening to Leslie, it's pretty safe to say she is the definition of an empowering and empowered woman sailor!
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Earth Day + Duffy Boat Progressive = Fun
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We had a lot of fun on Saturday, April 22nd, Earth Day as we Duffy-ied our way through Newport Harbor. On-the-water planner extraordinaire, Gabi Schwaiger planned a perfect fun-filled day, including serving up the perfect weather.
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Tracy Gallucci came prepared with a net. Photo: Tammy West
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Everyone met at Windward Sailing Club and headed off to the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for appetizers and drinks. After enjoying our time there it was off to the American Legion Yacht Club for lunch, where we lucked out with live music on the patio. As we headed back to Windward we indulged in the WSA-OC provided sweet treats.
Since it was Earth Day, we did not just eat, drink and sit back and enjoy the camaraderie. We had a friendly competition to see who could collect the most trash from the harbor. In a good way, the harbor was surprisingly clean. However, all four of our Duffy boats collected many items that could pose a danger to sea life and vessels alike. As predicted, Brenda Highley's boat collected the most floating garbage and won a reusable WSA-OC Klean Kanteen water bottle.
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Join Us in June for the History of Avalon
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Once again we have a full program slated for our June meeting. We will begin the evening with the epitome of summer fun ... an ice cream social. So, as Risa stated above, leave your diet at the door. Following the new business and announcements, not to mention the sweet treats,
John Marshall, Staff Commodore of South Shore Yacht Club of Newport Beach and
Vice President South Recreational Boaters of California will be our featured speaker.
John will be presenting an interesting and entertaining
History of Avalon, Santa Catalina Island's largest town. He begins his presentation 7,000 years ago and ends it in the present day. Along the way he will showcase the various personalities whose lives make up a rich history of the island town. The presentation features many historical photographs of Avalon and the people that helped to shape one of our favorite destinations as boaters.
See you next month and remember we won't be meeting in July.
Tuesday, June 6th
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Happy Half Hour
7:00 - 7:45 p.m. New Business & Announcements
7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Kick Off to Summer Sailing Fun
24707 Dana Drive
Dana Point, 92629
949.493.9493
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| Celebrating Summer Sailstice ~ Sign Up NOW! |
Our Sailstice Day 2017 event is right around the corner, June 24th. W
e will be celebrating the start of summer, along with sailors worldwide, by sailing to Newport Harbor for a potluck raft-up and meeting up with our sailing sisters from Long Beach WSA.
There will be boats departing from Dana Point, Long Beach and Newport. Departure times will depend upon port of departure. When signing up, please indicate your preferred departure marina. Boat assignments will be made on a first come first served basis.
The cost of the event is $25 and each participant is asked to bring finger foods, drinks, etc. Additional details will be emailed to each member who has signed up. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Sign up now for this sure to be fun event!
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WSA-OC Earth Day Photo Contest
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Earth Day Challenge Photo Contest
In celebration of Earth Day 2017 we are launching a summer-long contest to promote environmental awareness. Please join us as we help to restore Mother Earth and earn your chance to win a fabulous prize!
Contest Details:
- Submit photos* of yourself in "action" being stewards of our environment on land or at sea.
- Examples: picking up trash while on a hike, collecting balloons while sailing, taking e-waste to a recycle center. Get creative!
- Submit your photos via:
- Email to info@wsaoc.org
- Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #WSAOCCelebratesEarthDay
- Each photo entry will receive one (1) raffle ticket
- You may enter multiple photos. The more you enter, the cleaner the environment becomes!
- Contest Timeframe: April 4 - August 31, 2017
- Please only submit photos you've taken during this timeframe
- One lucky winner will be chosen at random from all entries received at our Tuesday, September 5th meeting
- The prize? A Fabulous gift valued at $100!!!
Everyone can't win the prize, but It's a win-win for everyone, especially the earth! We look forward to seeing your photos and remember everyday is Earth Day.
*By submitting photos you are granting WSA-OC permission to repost and/or use in promotional materials. If used, you will receive proper credit.
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| Mark Your Calendars Now! Upcoming 2017 WSA-OC Events* |
WSA-OC and affiliate events* have been tentatively planned for all of 2017. More events and details will be added as planning continues and as the events get closer. For more information, view our
All Events page on the website where you will be able to read more detail about each upcoming event, as well as additional events that aren't listed below. As each event gets closer, more details will also be provided via the various WSA-OC online outlets. Questions? Email us at
events@wsaoc.
July 3rd ~ ~ 1st Start Transpac Social Sail
July 4th ~ ~ No General Meeting - Happy Independence Day!
September 17th ~ ~ Charity Regatta - OSeas Racing Team
October 3rd ~ ~ No General Meeting
October 28th ~ ~ Charity Regatta
*Subject to change
Black = meeting///Pink = on-the-water///Green = OSeas
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Affiliate Organization Events
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The following are affiliate events that we have been invited to participate and attend. Please be sure to visit their websites or click on the hyperlinks to view additional information. Remember when attending affiliate events you are doing so as a representative of WSA-OC.
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Aventura is resurrecting their Friday Night Races beginning May 5th and running through August 25th.
WSA-OC boat owners and/or members are welcome to participate in the weekly event. No experience required. Aventura will be open and serving drinks and light snacks in their clubhouse after each race, so come and mingle.
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WSA-OC and LB WSA have made a reciprocal agreement to welcome members from each group to attend the others monthly meeting. There is no obligation to join the other organization. However, participation in club events is restricted to members only, unless otherwise specified.
The LB WSA group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Shoreline Yacht Club, in Long Beach.
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Captain Diane Berol Sailing Classes
WSA-OC member, Captain Diane Berol, is once again graciously inviting our members to take her sailing classes, at no charge, aboard her 40' Pacific
Seacraft Celtic Song. Register for an upcoming class.
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Learn to sail aboard the SYC Sailing Foundation's Cal20 sailboats. They have classes for both beginner and advanced sailors as well as private lessons and charters.
Register here, sessions will be held throughout the summer.
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| Laura McCaleb working hard grinding the 155 jib during the OYC Charity Regatta. |
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WSA-OC is continuing to grow with new members every month! Thanks to all of you for being
WSA-OC ambassadors. Welcome to our newest members:
Happy Sailing!
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New Limited Edition Logo Merchandise
We have three new items made of a quick-dry material ... perfect for those summer days on the water.
Order by May 24th. You don't want to miss out, because once they're gone, they're gone forever!
Black shorts $25
Pink tank top $24
Black capris $30
Don't overlook our other items or the 'Clearance Corner,' where you can score a great deal for yourself or to give as a gift to someone special!
Add a WSA-OC Logo to Your Own Items
If you have personal [fabric] items that you would like to have the WSA-OC logo placed on we can do that too! The cost will depend upon number of items received, but will be between $10-$15 per item
, which is the cost of application.
For an additional $10 you can have your item personalized i.e. name, boat name, etc. (one line only).
We will receive and distribute your personal items at our general meetings. Your items will be sent out, for logo application, on a quarterly basis.
The schedule is as follows:
Mtg. Bring - Mtg. Receive
Apr/May - June
Jul/Aug - Sep
Oct/Nov - Dec
Jan/Feb - Mar
Lastly, we would really like your input about new items you would like to see the Ship Store carry on a regular basis. Contact
Laura McCaleb or comment on our private
Facebook Group Page with your input or questions.
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August Meeting
Change of Day, Date & Venue
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We have a really special meeting planned for August. We're not ready to spoil it quite yet, but we do want to let you know that the meeting location, day and date have changed.
The meeting will be held in Newport Beach on Thursday, August 10th at the American Legion Yacht Club
. This will be a joint meeting with ALYC.
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Beautiful You
Our
Beautiful You initiative was a resounding success. Thanks to all of you who donated beauty products, we were able to fill 10 baskets for the women being housed and assisted by Laura's House.
The
Beautiful You baskets were given to the women on Mother's Day.
A big thank you to Nordstrom's for generously donating items to enhance your donations and to Kathleen Brown for creating the artwork and cards that were in each basket.
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Thanks also to our Philanthropy Chairperson, Dee Carroll for putting this together. Contact
Dee Carroll with questions or ideas for future philanthropic endeavors.
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Closed WSA-OC
Facebook Group
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Be Part of the Group
We have recently created a closed Facebook group; it is only for current WSA-OC members. This is a page in which you can easily interact with fellow members by developing a crew list, sharing information, photos, etc.
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Boats Needed!
We need boats and skippers for all of our 2017 on-the-water events. Email us at
events@wsaoc.org if you would like to donate your boat for one or all of our events or if you have any questions.
Racing Opportunities
Spring and summer racing season has begun. Here is a small sampling of the almost daily races - held weekly - you can compete in throughout the season. Contact each yacht club for additional information.
~ Taco Tuesday ~
&
Cal 20 Racing
~ Wet Wednesday ~
~ Thirsty Thursdays ~
~ Friday Night Races ~
NO July Meeting
In lieu of the Independence Day holiday we will NOT be having a July general meeting. Celebrate safely and we'll see everyone in August at ALYC, in Newport Beach.
Email us (info@wsaoc.org) if you have questions, comments,
information, photos or announcements.
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FINAL Session of DWYC
Informational Classes & Seminars Upcoming
The
Dana West Yacht Club has invited WSA-OC members to participate in their University of Yachting classes.
There is only one session remaining - Visiting Santa Catalina on Wednesday, June 14th at 6:00 p.m.
Contact WSA-OC member and DWYC Fleet Captain,
Tamara Tatich with any questions. Thank you Tamara and Dana West Yacht Club for offering this wonderful opportunity to our members!
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2017 WSA-OC
Board of Directors
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WSA-OC
Commodore
Risa Scott
Vice Commodore
Melanie Green
Rear Commodore
Karen Pacella
Treasurer
Wayne Wallace
Secretary
Brenda Highley
Membership Director
Cheryl Case
Directors
Kathleen Brown
Gabi Schwaiger
Jr. Staff Commodore
Valerie Rhodes
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Newsletter Editor
Tracy Gallucci
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