May - 2011 Volume - 267 Founded - 1987

“Steer the Course”

Welcome aboard...two boats join our cruising fleet

Al and Nancy Meuller’s Reel Time is a
Cabo 31 Express with a 12’ 5” beam.
Al says it is the “ultimate” fishing
boat that is also equipped for cruising.
The boat was trucked up from Oxnard
via the coast from the Channel Islands
and it is now berthed behind their
home at the Napa Yacht Club.
Dan and Lesley Robson’s Pelican is a
1982 Dyer 40. Dyer, known for their
great tenders and dinghys, made one of
these 40’s per year based on a
“downeast” style lobster boat hull.
Dan says there may be only one or two
others on the West Coast. “Not the
world’s fastest boat but heavily built
and a good, comfortable cruiser.”

Editor: Ellen Vartan

 Commodore
Dirk Kruidenier
T W
he end of April is start-
ing to show signs that
Spring is upon us and
May promises to get us back
into our normal weather pat-
tern. This month we have the
Opening Day cruise to Pier 39
and “Seis de Mayo” on May 6.
In May we are bringing back
radio-controlled boat races as a
mid-week activity. Come down
and join the fun. See page 5.
At the next board meeting we
will be discussing ways to bring
in legacies as well as new mem-
bers. The element that we are
looking at is that as club mem-
bers continue to mature, we are
getting less and less active par-
ticipation beyond Friday
Nights. To survive, we need to
attract younger more active
members with activities that
can embrace a larger group.
The cruise committees need to
get a little more aggressive with
their plans as was witnessed by
Larry & Linda Wolfe’s boat,
Dancing Wolf, which decided to
embark on a Blue Water cruise
on its own. When boats are so
bored they are initiating their
own cruises, we need to enlarge
the offered programs.
--Steer the Course
Vice Commodore
Bill Newton
e started April with
a cruise-out to Co-
rinthian YC and
ended with a Opening Day
cruise to Pier 39 led by Alan
Spence. Tower Park YC, with
8 boats, attended our Friday
Night dinner and Sunday
Brunch. Thanks to Kurt Stahr
for managing the cruise-in.
We had to cancel Casino Night
and have reevaluated the social
calendar based on the Board of
Director’s input and have
eliminated most of the planned
Saturday events due to lack of
interest. We have started a
Friday Night 50/50 raffle to
raise funds for the club; so far
we have raised $300.00 and
made several guests very
happy! There will be no pot-
luck on May 6. Instead, we’ll
celebrate “Seis” de Mayo with
south of the border entertain-
ment and food. See page 5.
Attendance at our once a
month Sunday brunch has
dropped off. Some have sug-
gested we have a later hour,
others want a buffet; some say
fewer would work better.
May’s brunch has been re-
scheduled to 10 am - noon. The
menu has been expanded.
We’ve had great support from
Joyce Craven taking reserva-
tions. Thank you to Steve Var-
tan for finding Chef TylerAnd-
erson and coordinating all the
details. By the way, a tip never
hurts! See you at the club.
Rear Commodore
Ken Graham
A
pril showed us that winter
hasn’t left us completely.
Our Cruise to Corinthian
YC was led by Charlie Agnew. See
page 4 for more details.
Building and Grounds co-chair
Tom Nunan reports that the April
13 Clean up Day was successful de-
spite the rain. Members participat-
ing were Norm Madsen, Clay
Parker, Bill Newton, Larry Wolfe,
Dave Mendelsohn, Chris Fultz, Bill
Moore, Alan Spence and Jim Rob-
bers. The “donut dollies” were
Jackie Finnegan and Kathy Nord.
They power-washed the building,
the deck and the dock. Needed re-
pairs were made to the dock, the
deck and benches. Gutters were
cleaned, some electrical work done
and dock power stations were
scrubbed. All windows were
washed inside and out. Weeds were
eradicated and the Bocce Court
cleaned up. Because of the rain no
painting was done but ceiling tiles
were replaced and the funky grease
trap in the galley was cleaned. The
Bar sink drain was cleared of debris
and now flows smoothly. All this
was done in about 3 1/2
hours...these guys took care of busi-
ness and it is much appreciated.
CPR Training Class is Saturday,
May 21 at 9:30 am. Cost is $45. per
person. We have five openings at
press time and we must fill these
slots or the class will be cancelled.
Please e-mail me captkmg@usa.net
to sign up, then mail me check
made out to NVYC to reserve your
spot.
 May Dinners & Brunch
May 6 - “SEIS DE MAYO” PARTY Mexi-
can dinner, MUSIC. Menu: Chicken enchiladas, siz-
zling steak fajitas, warm tortillas, taco salad, beans,
rice, churros. Margarita specials at the bar. Hosts:
Bob & Joyce Craven. Chef Anderson. Social chairs:
Misty & Lindsay. $15.00 per person.
May Events
May 6 -“Seis de Mayo” Mexican Fiesta
Chef Anderson. $15.
May 9 - Board of Directors Meeting-5:30
May 21 - CPR Class at Club - 9:30 am

May 13 - Salisbury Steak, grilled onions, mashed pota- May 26 - RC Sailboat races - 5:30 pm
toes & gravy, green beans, ice cream. Hosts: Bea &
Harold Moskowite. Chef Anderson. $10.00 May 29 - Sunday Brunch
(Note time change)
May 20 - BBQ Pulled pork, slow simmered beans, 10 am - 12 noon
biscuits, coleslaw and watermelon. Cooks: Steve &
Ellen Vartan. Hosts: Norm & Else Madsen. $10.
June Events
May 27 - Grilled chicken with grilled veggies, rice, June 10 - Cruise to Martinez
garden salad, biscuits, sherbet. Hosts: Dominique & June 17 - Father’s Day dinner
Kurt Stahr. Chef Anderson. $10.00 June 19 - Brunch 10 am - Noon
June 21 - RC Sailboat races - 5:30 pm
May 29 - SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 am - Noon. Cheese
& tomato frittata, corned beef hash, Danish, fruit
juice, Port poached pear, fresh coffee. Mixed berries
with cream. Cold cheese and meat plate with dark rye. May Celebrations
Hosts: Evelyn & Barney Silveri. Chef Anderson.
$10.00. NOTE TIME CHANGE. Guests welcome. Birthdays:
Gerry Closs - 5/3
June Dinners & Brunch Delma Rogers - 5/4
Bill Vermeere - 5/5
June 3 - Pot luck. Hosts: Larry & Linda Sharp Tom Hildreth - 5/7
Dorothy Salmon - 5/8
June 10 - BYOM - Bring your own meat to grill. Richard Tipton - 5/9
Sides include potato salad, baked beans, garlic Sandy Funseth - 5/10
bread, half ear of corn, sherbet. $7.00. Hosts: LeRoy Moore - 5/11
Richard and Roseanna Goodfellow, Jimmy Tom Nunan - 5/11
Hulmer. Chef Anderson. Peg Beardsley - 5/14
Donna Mendelsohn - 5/20
June 17 - Roast fresh fish, risotto, vegetables, gar- Ellen Vartan - 5/23
den salad, hot bread, cookies. $10.00. Hosts: Craig Burgess - 5/27
Chuck & Andree Youngson. Chef Anderson Kathie Peterson - 5/28
Kurt Stahr - 5/28
June 19- SUNDAY BRUNCH - 10:00 to Noon. Virginia Miller - 5/30
French toast, chicken apple sausage, hash browns,
cold plate with smoked salmon, bagels, cream
cheese, capers, berries with cream, fruit juice, Anniversaries:
fresh coffee. $10.00. Hosts: Philip & Sally Craig. Donald Buresh/Sharon Phillips - 5/4
Chef Anderson. Guests Welcome Dan & Lesley Robson - 5/6
Bill & Marialice Bopf - 5/19
June 24 - Tri-tip roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, Ray & Jenny Sercu - 5/20
green beans, Caesar salad, rolls, apple crisp. Richard & Roseanna Goodfellow -5/23
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$10.00. Hosts: Bob Fowles & Linda Parzych. Chef Scott & Diane Brown - 5/29
Anderson.
10 NVYC Boats Cruise to Corinthian YC
Charlie Agnew reports...

Ten NVYC boats enjoyed the wonder-

ful hospitality of the Corinthian YC in
Tiburon from April 9 to 11. Bob Craven
organized the cruise but last minute
problems forced “Omega” to stay home.

Boats at the dock were: Star Ship,

Strange Trip, Pelican, Gently Down the
Diane Brown, Pat Hildreth & Linda Wolfe
Stream, True Love, Betty D, Sol Scape,
Dancing Wolf, Lady Di and C’King Fun.

Corinthian served a superb dinner on

Saturday Night followed by Sunday
Brunch. C’King Fun changed its name to
Omega for the Sunday cocktail party that
turned into a birthday celebration for
Bob Magoon.

Unlike the Loch Lomond cruise, we

had calm water and clear skies. That’s
C’King Fun became Omega for Sunday cocktails.
how cruising is supposed to be!

Dominique Stahr shows off Cali, a

Hungarian Vizsla, the newest member of
the Napa Valley Yacht & Kennel Club.

Steve Vartan, Cruise Leader Charlie Agnew and Birthday

Boy Bob Magoon, Vartan, Cruise Leader Charlie Agnew
 Cruise News
At our Dock...Back by popular demand…
Remote Controlled Sailboat Regatta
The class of R/C Sailboat we race is called the Victor V-32.
It is available from Victor Model Boats in Downey, CA
(www.victor-model.com) 562-803-1897 or e-mail
George@victor-model.com) Mon-Thur 10am-4pm.
Thursday, May 26
Tuesday, June 21 Two versions of the V-32 are available: The TRS version for
$355 is almost ready to sail. It has everything ready to go includ-
Thursday, July 14 ing the radio control unit. All you have to do is put up the mast
Thursday, August 18 and sails and install 12 AA batteries (extra.) You can choose one
$5.00 entry fee per person racing of seven hull colors and eleven sail colors to make it easy to dis-
tinguish your boat. The kit version is $114.95 and requires some
Start time: 5:30 pm
assembly. The kit includes molded plastic hull, keel and rudder,
birch plywood deck, finished white Nylon sails, lead shot ballast
For information call: and complete wood and hardware pkgs. It does not include the
J.R. Robbers 225-1049 radio, receiver, servos or batteries.
Food available to purchase
Some people have asked if other makes, sizes of R/C sailboats
Hosts: J. R. Robbers & Richard Goodfellow
can race and YES they can compete but are not eligible for tro-
Trophies will be awarded
phies.

It’s “Seis de Mayo” on Friday May 6

Margarita Machine
Mexican Dinner
Music featuring Tommy Hill on
the flamenco guitar with rumba
rhythms...

Chicken Enchiladas, Sizzling

steak fajitas, warm tortillas,
taco salad, beans, rice, salsa,
churros... Special bar drinks Chef Anderson - $15.00 per person
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 PICYA , RBOC & BCDC

Maxine Maas represented the NVYC at the

PICYA delegates meeting on April 4. As of
April, 2011, stickers will be required for boats
18 feet or shorter including canoes & kayaks.
The Coast Guard is likely to require boater
education with states adding their own stan-
dards.

RBOC (Recreational Boaters of California)

reported that ethanol fuel is corrosive and can
damage gasoline engines. The California cop-
per bottom paint bill is still alive but is being
monitored. Lobbying by the RBOC to con-
tinue on: access to waterways, safety, bottom
paint, ethanol, and marine water quality.

BCDC (Bay Conservation and Development

Commission) is preparing rules dealing with
climate change and requiring much high eleva-
tions for building.
This stunning sunset photo was taken by Lynn
Pritchett from our clubhouse deck.
Officers, Board of Directors, Committees - 2011
Board of Directors:
Commodore: Dirk Kruidenier - 554.1098
Vice Commodore: Bill Newton - 224.0306
Rear Commodore : Ken Graham - 224.7015
Treasurer: Steve Vartan - 224.6553
Secretary: Bob Weeks - 253.2276
Staff Commodore: Larry Wolfe - 253.9158
Directors:
Donald Buresh - 548.2545
Chris Fultz - 287.5038
Dana Robbers - 224.3973
Phil Champlin - 255.3817
Dominique Stahr - 224.5157
Avi Strugo - 337.5614
Staff Chairs: Rear Commodore
Fleet Captain: Charlie Agnew - 255.8115
Newsletter Editor: Ellen Vartan - 224.6553
Advertising: Kathie Peterson - 738.3130
Merchandise: Angela & Art Lewis - 252.8586
Membership: Evelyn Silveri -255.1254
Bldg & Grounds: Norm Madsen - 224.9109
Tom Nunan - 252.7928
Public Relations: Lynn Pritchett - 255.6619
Web: Clay Newton
Staff Chairs - Vice Commodore
Port Captains: Kurt Stahr - 224.5157
Donald Buresh - 548.2545
Galley Captain: Nancy Weeks - 253.2276
Social Chairs: Misty Kaltreider - 252.2107
Lindsay Newton - 738.2464
Bar Captains: Donald Buresh &
Sharon Phillips 548.2545
Supplies: Merrilee Newton - 224.0406
OD Coordinators: Joyce Craven 253.9147
Steve Vartan - 224.6553
Other Staff: Commodore
Long Range Planning - Steve Vartan - 224.6553
Sunshine: Evelyn Silveri - 255.1254
Jackie Finnegan - 255.6638
PICYA Delegate: Maxine Maas - 255.4110
Welcome
New
Members
Toby Gewertz
849 Jackson
707-363-9390
metalformz@metalformz.com
Sponsors: Dirk Kruidenier & Art Lewis
Board of Directors Meeting 4-12-2011
Minutes
Meeting called to order at 1730 hours, April 12, 2011 at
NVYC Clubhouse by Commodore Dirk Kruidenier.
Present: Dirk Kruidenier, Bill Newton, Steve Vartan,
Bob Weeks, Donald Buresh, Chris Fultz, Phil
Champlin, Staff Commodore Larry Wolfe. Excused:
Ken Graham, Dominique Stahr, Avi Strugo, Dana
Robbers.
Reports:
• Commodore Kruidenier suggested that we leave a
tip jar for Tyler Anderson near the galley.
• The Change of Watch will be at the Napa Valley
Country Club on December 9, 2011.
• Chris Fultz will check on status of our future dock.
• Commodore Kruidenier will check with other yacht
clubs regarding their use of website software.
Motions Passed:
• To spend up to $880.00 for road base for parking
lot.
• To spend $425.00 to install counter along windows
facing the deck.
• To spend $1400.00 on an AED.
• Welcome new members Joe & Babette Henslee and
Toby Gewertz
Club Dates Reserved:
• Mark Lessler - July 9
• Danish Club - September 25 (cancelled)
• Pat Casperson - November 11
Respectfully submitted
Bob Weeks - Secretary
(ed. note: The above is a synopsis of the NVYC Board of Directors
Meeting. If you wish further information, please contact Bob Weeks.)
Joe & Babette Henslee
847 Marina Dr.
530-559-1409 - 530-559-1471
cpnjoe@aol.com abottahoe@aol.com
38’ Bayliner “Blue Moon”
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Sponsors: Clay Parker & Barney Silveri
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