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News, Views and Happenings from "Up the Creek"

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JERRY MCNULTY
Ahoy Members!

I want to thank Director, Tom Schmidt and his team for taking care of September's Watch. Up this month as Watch Captain is Director, Bill Walsh. Bill and his team will be serving up a delicious tri-tip dinner at the general meeting. See the flyer below.

I had a talk with the City and they have agreed to pay for our dredging up to our docks. Yeah!

We are having a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th with live music. Get your costumes ready!

For those who don't know, former club members, Mark and Sherri Rinkle have been cruising the Great Loop on their Mainship 430, Positive Latitude for several years now. Read their stories and see awesome photos of their journey on their blog Our Positive Latitude.

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    Map of Mark and Sherri's voyage to date.
    What is the Great Loop? The Great Loop is a continuous waterway that allows boaters to explore Eastern North America. Anyone who completes the journey is then named an official 'Looper.'
    I recently learned that Club member, John Bentley is also on the Great Loop. He is currently flying our burgee on Lake Michigan. I look forward to hearing about his adventures as well. Sheryl has been encouraging him to submit articles for the Sea Breeze. So we'll see.
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    I'm excited to be going lobster diving next week in Channel Islands on the Peace Dive Boat out of Ventura. I'll see you all when I get back!

    Jerry
    SECRETARY
    Karlyn Good
    TREASURER
    Jody Berces
    ACTIVITIES
    Rear Commodore
    AUXILIARY
    Mary Sullivan
    BAR
    Vice Commodore
    BUILDING
    Brian Swayne, PC & Jim Meenaghan
    CHIT COLLECTOR
    Emily Boyles
    CLOTHING SALES
    Kathy Collins
    DECK REPAIR
    Jerry McNulty, PC
    DREDGING
    Dave Sullivan, PC
    GALLEY
    Mia Bernt, PC & Dave Pedroli
    GROUNDS & LANDSCAPING
    Jimmy O’Hagen
    MEMBERSHIP
    JEB Pickett, PC
    PICYA
    Mia Bernt, PC & David Sullivan, PC
    SEA BREEZE
    Sheryl Lunsford
    SUNSHINE
    Stephanie Thomson
    WEBSITE
    Sheryl Lunsford
    YRA-YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION OF SF BAY
    JEB Pickett, PC

    Watch Teams

    As a member, you are responsible for two months duty out of the year. Responsibilities include tending bar, cooking and serving meals, cleaning up after events and other duties.

    Contact your assigned Watch Captain.
    THANK YOU!
    SRYC Watch Teams
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    General Meetings

    First Thursdays

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Dinner $10: Tri tip, asparagus, scalloped potatoes, salad, bread & pumpkin pie!

    RSVP Watch Captain: Bill Walsh
    Meeting ID: 878 0744 1307
    Passcode: 082806
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    Nomination of Flag Officers & Board of Directors
    2022/2023

    Believing that their Covid recovery work has not been completed, the current Board and Flag have agreed to continue for another year!

    According to article IX of the San Rafael Yacht Club Bylaws: The nominating committee for the San Rafael calendar year 2022/2023 present the following members for flag and board:
    Flag Officers:
    • Commodore: Jerry McNulty
    • Vice Commodore: Greg Yu
    • Rear Commodore: Mia Bernt
    Board of Directors:
    • Michael Levin
    • Bill Walsh
    • Tom Schmidt
    Respectfully submitted,

    David Pedroli, Staff Commodore
    John Moore, committee member
    Erik Ratliff, committee member
    J.E.B. Pickett, committee member
    Members are Encouraged to Become Active and Join the Flag or Board.

    Upcoming Events

    Friday-Night-Happy-Hour!
    Every Friday Night 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Auxiliary

    Mary Sullivan
    Auxiliary President
    sullimary1@gmail.com
    AUXILIARY APPLICATION
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    Some of our newer members may not be familiar with what the Auxiliary does with the profits we make when we schedule an event at the club. Our theme has always been “for the good of the club” and over the years we’ve purchased items we thought would be beneficial to the club and make it an even better place to spend time and enjoy the many benefits to being part of the SRYC. I’ve included some of the purchases we’ve gifted over the years and hope you have an opportunity to join us in future events.
    Galley
    • Freezer
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishes (several times)
    • Flatware
    • Pots, pans
    • Convection ovens
    • Microwave
    • Dishwasher
    • Window blind
    • Stainless steel surfaces (during a renovation)
    • Barbecue pit, burners (including repairs)
    Bar
    • Juke box (including a repair)
    • Air purifier (when members were allowed to smoke inside)
    Dining Room
    • Chairs (twice)
    • Round tables
    • Shades/blinds
    Deck
    • Furniture
    • Umbrellas
    • Heaters
    Miscellaneous
    • Dock $ contribution
    • Cleaning and painting walls (including Galley)
    • Remodeled ladies’ room
    • Purchased plants for outside building
    The Auxiliary is open to all members and their significant others. Traditionally the Auxiliary leans towards family related activities. We organize Christmas parties, theme dinners (i.e., Italian nights, Cook Your Own Steak nights, Karaoke evenings) and many other fun-filled events. The goal is always to provide enjoyment and opportunities for fund raising.

    Dues are only $20/year and are payable to SRYCA. Just place your application and dues in the office mail slot.

    Mary

    "SBC"

    Strength & Balance Class

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    Unfortunately, due to Jeanine undertaking a new injury, SBC is postponed until further notice. Let's all wish her a speedy recovery!

    ERNIE'S IDIOMS

    “Feeling under the weather”

    Origin: This idiom is believed to be nautical in nature. When a sailor was feeling ill, he would go beneath the bow, which is the front part of the boat. This would hopefully protect him from adverse conditions, as he was literally under the bad weather that could further sicken him. Therefore, a sailor who was sick could be described as being “under the weather.”

    Speaking of feeling under the weather, let's also send our best wishes to Ernie who at the time of this writing is currently in the ER at the VA hospital.

    DREDGE REPORT

    Got-Dredge
    Our commodore approached the City last week and was able to get agreement that the City will pay for our dredging and will not require reimbursement by our club.

    City Dredging News

    David Sullivan & Paul Bentzen
    Dredge Committee Members
    On Monday, October 3, 2022 the San Rafael City Council awarded a contract to Dutra Corporation in the amount of $3,814,800 for dredging over 100 private and 8 City owned parcels along the Canal. Included in the $3.8 million is $649,200 for the City owned parcels. Of the over 100 private parcels who previously agreed to be dredged, only 29 have selected to do so thus far; the City is pursuing the others.

    Dredging by the US Army Corps of Engineer’s contractor began at marker 17 last week. They will proceed up the two-mile channel carving an 8-foot deep path. At the creek, they will proceed up the canal digging a 60-foot wide six-foot-deep channel.

    By the end of October or early November, they will reach the turning basin and begin dredging under our docks.

    Dredging is to be done from 7am to 7pm, 6 or 7 days/week.

    24TH Annual PICYA Wheelchair Regatta

    Due to health concerns about Covid-19 infection, I am sorry to announce that the annual PICYA Wheelchair Regatta for the benefit of veterans has been canceled this year.

    Ernie
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    • Off the Hook!
    • 2022 New Members
    • 2022 Petaluma YC Pirate Days
    • 2021-2022
    • 2000-Prior
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    This week the two refurbished dart boards were hung on the wall. The hanger clip on the back of the cabinets permit easy removal. Just lift and pull away. For rentals the cabinets can be stored and replaced with framed photos or art work if needed.

    David

    CLOTHING RACK

    Those cozy throw blankets that finally arrived quickly sold out! More blankets are on order for those chilly fall & winter days.

    Requests for special clothing?
    Email: Kathy Collins
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    WEBMASTER

    Having problems with the Members Only Registration, Website or Sea Breeze? Call, text or email your SRYC Webmaster.
    Email: Sheryl Lunsford
    805.231.1799
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