The Forecast Honor Flight

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1 The Forecast Honor Flight Story & photos on page 11 December 2016 Ventura Yacht Club Established 1938

2 2016 Ventura Yacht Club 1755 Spinnaker Drive Ventura CA Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Secretary Treasurer Port Captain Fleet Captain/Sail Fleet Captain/Power Fleet Surgeon Judge Advocate Chaplain Flag Officers Brian McKenna Jan Lawson Bob Beck Bonne Brown Gary Wolfe Jeff Beller Craig Leverault Ken Collin Dave Chase, M.D. Rob Miller Dotty Massa Board of Directors (Term Ending) Judy Cunningham (16) Belinda Del Pesco (16) Jan Lawson (16) Brian McKenna (16) Bob Beck (17) Mike Doman (17) Manager Office Administrator Administrative Assistant Bartender Club Keeper Chef Yacht Club Staff John Sugden (17) Gary Wolfe (17) Christina Baum (18) Rafael Francke (18) Neil Fraser (18) Dean Prophet (18) Anthony Jesu Robin Lafrican Megan Zavala Chuck Sobel José Silva José Rodrigues Office Hours Tuesday - Sunday Closed during lunch hour weekdays Telephone Numbers (805) Fax (805) office@venturayachtclub.org Web Page: Marine Radio VHF: WRV 530 Ch. 71 VYC Group MMSI: In case of an EMERGENCY contact The Commodore or a Flag Officer

3 Audit Bylaws Cannoneer Communications 2016 VYC Committees Community Service Cruise Finance Fishing Historian Associate Historian Human Resources Insurance Junior s Program Marina Management Membership PHRF Representative Predicted Log Race Property Management Race Social Ventura Cup Webmaster Malcolm Knight, Chair Stan Whisenhunt, Chair David Boatner Stan Whisenhunt/Sheri Green Mary Dame, Chair Paul Swanson, Chair Gary Wolfe, Chair Rob Miller, Chair Don Mills Dena Mercer Dean Prophet John Sugden, Chair Scott Nordeng, Chair Jeff Beller, Chair Julie Leonard/ Sandy Swanson, Co-Chairs Dave Trude Janet Lawson, Chair Richard Van Gemert/ Judy Cunningham, Co-Chairs Denny Dwire, Chair Celeste Malott/ Sue Gentzle, Co-Chairs Denny Dwire, Chair Robin Lafrican

4 From the Commodore By Commodore Brian McKenna This is it! My last Forecast article after three years on the Bridge. Preceding my time on the Bridge was one year on the Board and two years as Port Captain, and it has been a wonderful experience. Soon I move into the less demanding, exofficio position of Junior Staff Commodore, and help the Bridge officers transition into their new positions. That is probably a misnomer, since you will be in good hands with Commodore Jan, Vice Commodore Bob, and incoming Rear Commodore Craig. They won t need my help. I have enjoyed my time on the Bridge, and being surrounded and assisted by a talented and knowledgeable Board of Directors makes the overall experience that much better. One of the very important and demanding responsibilities within our club is the Flag Officer position of Treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee. Board member Gary Wolfe wears both of those hats. While working within the conservative constraints of our club bylaws, Gary has improved our financial position as much as permitted, and I commend him for doing so. I have listened to member concerns that our investment policy should be more aggressive, or that the buying power of our money is decreasing, but the reality is that the Board has the fiduciary responsibility to operate in a conservative manner to protect our assets and investments. This has been successively achieved. Within the next five to ten years we anticipate major expenses such as replacing kitchen appliances, renovating the kitchen floor, replacing the upstairs lighting, and replacing B and D docks. We have a strong team of individuals on the Finance Committee who are well aware of these monetary needs. In the near future we will begin our three year review of the financial manual and policies, update our reserve study, establish our priorities, and develop a plan to meet these needs. Port Captain, Jeff Beller, has kept us well informed of the projected costs of the dock replacement, and by planning now we will meet those expenses. With the Marina Management Committee we have the talent and manpower to extend the useful life of our existing docks which will provide more time to build the necessary finances. Please remember that the docks are a major asset that provide the income to support operating expenses, salaries, physical plant improvements, social events, etc. As we enter into our 79 th year our club is in good shape. Will we have to tighten our collective belts? Perhaps a bit. However, wise financial planning will allow us to move forward. If you have financial skills Continued on page 7 4 VYC Forecast

5 Vice Views By Vice Commodore Jan Lawson The year 2016 was coasters. You already good here at VYC. know how to make Great cruises, great them. O n the top-ten parties, great races and list I found an ordinary junior events. What looking house key that makes it great is how holds a small knife. everyone pulls together Not sure the TSA will to make it happen. We like that much. Some are a unique community of the items advertised on this little spit of land. make me laugh. Gecko I for one, am looking Grip silicone strips to forward to serving you in keep your cutting board from slipping. Try using a damp tea towel My commitment this year is to start the process of getting ready instead. Or how about the sixpack beer belt holster on sale now to replace some of the docks in approximately five to seven years. for $10.99? When the time comes we have to That stuff of course is not what be ready. Thankfully Jeff Beller the holiday season is about. No has been working on this for a few matter what you celebrate, this years. We have a bit more water is a time for community, friends, to play with this time around. and family. Make an extra effort How we configure the new docks to give more of yourself, because is something we should start that is what really counts. There thinking about now. are plenty of opportunities to And now about the holidays. enjoy your friends and family here It is gift buying season again. A in December. I hope you all have quick look around the Web turned a good time at the Commander's up some novel ideas. You can Ball (dancing included!) the VYC get pet jelly fish for only $30.00 holiday parties and of course the on Amazon. Of course the tank Parade of Lights. It is not too late and supplies are a bit more, just to turn out and help with that. $ Who needs a drone when Sunday December 20 we can use you can get a $5, remote all the help we can get to tear it controlled camera to survey your down. prop or look for fish? If you helped make the Christmas decorations this year you do not need to buy Marth Stewarts nautical Jan Lawson VYC Forecast 5

6 From the Rear By Rear Commodore Bob Beck This will be my last of our efforts and value column as your Rear to them. Commodore, and I want I am also pleased to thank you all for the that we are beginning opportunity to be involved to chat among ourselves and represent you. It has about our future. We been a true honor and I know that no matter hope you are pleased with what, we want to keep the path you see the Ventura Yacht Club traveling. and spirit we love. We the warmth, friendship If you attended the also know that down the final Opti regatta you have road there will be things to be excited about our future and to do like remodeling our building our support of so many wonderful kids and young adults. There a businessman, I can assure you that and maintaining our waterfront. As were some seventy Opti boats being planning for the future is the way to launched, and raced, and a like make these activities vital and fun as amount of hot dogs consumed times deadlines arrive. We have the time at least two as parents supported and Jan is already exploring ideas and helped. The club is completing and answers, so give input and keep a successful junior season on the things in perspective remembering water, our club sailors proved their our main goal is the preservation of merit against the best in Southern the essence of this wonderful yacht California, and we enjoyed some club. wonderful cruises. Here are some helpful facts I I am particularly pleased to see learned from Gary Wolf s Power our VYC portals to the world overhauled and enhanced. Thank you that you might find helpful. Squadron Communications class Belinda Del Pesco for all the work u Channel 16 should always be putting our Facebook presence on monitored while on the water. This the Internet and improving the VYC is the emergency, safety and calling Web site. You are a delight and very channel. talented. As we prepare for our future, it is important that we establish channel to use when Chanel 16 is u Channel 9 is the alternative an infrastructure that supports our being used for emergencies. work. It will allow the office staff u Channel 13 is used bridge to to streamline communications, the bridge and is the place to hear traffic race committees to put details out in alerts from the big guys. You will a timely manner, the social committee to outreach to members and for hear this particularly in busy harbors. our club to let the community know Continued on page 7 6 VYC Forecast

7 Community Service The month of November was busy at VYC for food donations from our thoughtful and generous members. Over three large containers were filled with food to help with Thanksgiving dinners for those in need in the Ventura area. A huge Thank You to all our VYC members for their generosity! Our next event will be the Toys for Tots containers that need to be filled with toys to brighten many local children s wishes for a merry Christmas! From the Commodore Continued from page 4 or reserve study experience then I encourage you to become involved with the financial committee. Our club is sound, and our membership is what makes it such a wonderful place. Thank you everyone and I look forward to From the Rear Continued from page 6 u Channel 12 is the calling channel for Santa Barbara Harbor. u Channel 70 is the DSC channel only and never used to talk. u Channel 68, 69, 71 and 72 are for ship to ship u Use low power for most of your communication ship-to-ship (low=1 watt, hi=25) u Be sure you have registered your MMSI with the authorities and learn to use DSC. Remember that your MMSI number is also used with AIS. u html will show you how to call another boat, say on a VYC cruise, without saying a word. You can send a non-voice alert that even tells them what channel to meet on. It also tells you how to register a MMSI, etc. Pretty neat. It is the Christmas Season and time for family and giving thanks for our freedoms and the opportunity to live where we do, in the country we do and with people we love. It is especially important to me that my autopilot learns the difference between reef infested water and clear water before the next cruising and fishing season. Our passions are the winds that propel our vessel. Our reason is the pilot that steers her. Without winds the vessel would not move and without a pilot she would be lost. Brian McKenna Bob Beck VYC Forecast 7

8 Social Report Closing Out a Great Year of Festivities By Celeste Malott It is a VYC tradition the Sunday after Thanksgiving the VYC Social Committee will Deck the club halls with boughs of holly." I am not sure what a bough of holly looks like but again this year Sheilla Leiman chaired the annual Trim the Tree party. And the tree had a theme again this year - all things KNOTS. Members worked under Sue Van Gemert s direction for months making their favorite nautical knots and turning the knots into VYC Christmas tree ornaments. Great job, Sheilla, Sue Van Gemert and the entire Knot Committee - it could be the best club Christmas tree ever! I would be remiss if I did not recognize the splendid VYC Art Show on Saturday November 5 hosted by Gay Garabedian, Lorna Londborg and Judy Balcerzak. What a lovely party live music, delicious hors d oeuvres, wine tasting and over 20 artists came together to make this party a great success. Special thanks to Sandy Swanson and Belinda - consultants on this very special event! The Halloween party was a hoot, with many members coming in costume. Vice Commodore Jan won for best costume. At least we hope it was a costume. Saturday, December 3 is the Change of Command - Commodore s Ball - another annual VYC December event. Brilliantly co- chaired Sue Van Gemert and Debbie Lawson, this celebratory party is the perfect nautical venue for our 2017 VYC Commodore, Jan Lawson. The knots motif over the club bar will enhance this special Continued on page 9 8 VYC Forecast

9 Social Report Continued from page 8 evening where club members come together to recognize and support our 2017 club leadership team! Reservations required! As I write my final Forecast article, we are anticipating the last two big December events. The weekend of December we will gather together on the club deck to watch the Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights. This a is festive, family oriented event with Santa scheduling a visit on Friday night. The parade has a theme - it celebrates the 100 years of our national parks and a crew of VYC elves have been busy for months working on a 2016 boat parade entry! New York New Year s Eve is the theme of the VYC hosted New Years Eve Party on Saturday December 31. Mary Beck and Doris Collin are chairing this fun event. We will ring in the New Year at 9 pm (midnight EST) with music provided by Steve Woods on keyboard and a special guest appearance by Rear Commodore Bob Beck on sax. Reservations are required! Finally, I want to congratulate the Social Committee on a very successful 2016 VYV social calendar. I especially want to recognize my co-chair Sue Gentzle. Sue is a relatively new VYC member. She joined the Ventura Yacht Club with her husband, Jack, in 2014 and she has been invaluable as a co-chair and member of the 2016 Social Committee. Her enthusiasm, creativity and commitment has been very much appreciated. So, if you are a new member to Ventura Yacht Club take Sue s lead and get involved! The VYC Social Committee is a friendly, enthusiastic group that welcomes all members. If you would like to join the Social Committee, please contact Celeste Malott (cdmalott@gmail. com) or just show up at the January meeting! We look forward to a fun and festive 2017 and hope to greet you at the next club event. VYC Forecast 9

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11 Honor Flight for WWII and Korean War Veterans By Bob Beck Three of our VYC Veterans were chosen by Honor Flight Kern County to go to Washington D.C. to be recognized for their contribution and service to our nation, and to visit their war memorials. HFKC is one of 130 non-profit hubs which is committed to getting World War II and Korean veterans to D.C. to see the memorials of the wars in which they were involved and to pay them tribute for their service to our country. From VYC, Dr. Charles Montague, Dr. P.K. Edwards, Chuck Sobel, and eight other veterans from Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties were able to make this trip last month. Each veteran was provided a guardian to be of assistance, if needed. I was honored to accompany Chuck. At times, I was not certain who was the guardian, me or Chuck, but we had a wonderful experience. Dr. Montague s daughter, Victoria, was his guardian, and Kim Whitaker was Dr. Edwards guardian. Our group included 26 veterans, along with 29 guardians and volunteers. We arrived Thursday at 4:00 a.m. at the Bakersfield airport destined for two separate airplanes: American Airlines bound for Reagan National Airport and United Airlines bound for Dulles Washington International Airport. We were treated to a special ceremony for Sgt. Fae Verlin Moore, who was killed in The Battle of Tarawa. This was a battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II that was fought from November 20 to November 23, It took place at the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. Nearly 6,400 Japanese, Koreans, and Americans died in the fighting, mostly on and around the small island of Betio, in the extreme southwest of Tarawa Atoll. Sgt. Moore s remains had been just recently found and identified by DNA testing. Our first stop was Phoenix; the second plane went on to Denver. When we exited the airplane, veterans in wheelchairs which the guardians pushed while balancing the duffle bags, were greet by a massive crowd of flag waving Americans saying thanks to the vets. Hands were shaken, small moments exchanged and honor acknowledged. This was standard fare everywhere we traveled and I could not have been prouder of our fellow citizens. The trip is a full sun up to sun down three days with every moment planned and accounted for. I am still Continued on page 12 VYC Forecast 11

12 amazed at the list of places we visited and the extraordinary planning and execution by our Honor Flight trip leaders. We landed at Reagan National and headed for the hotel under full police escort. Stop lights and traffic were of no concern to our Prevost land yachts as we arrived at the Marriot Hotel where we had a fantastic dinner in the eighth floor dining room over-looking the Potomac River. The next morning started with breakfast at 6:00 and bus load-up at 7:00. Again the police escorts with red and blue lights directed us to the Capitol Building drive with the Supreme Court House on the other side. Unless you have sacrificed as these WWII/Korean Veterans have, you are not allowed in this area with vehicles. The staff of the Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, led us through the Capitol building. We were the only people on the tour what a treat. At one point we entered the House Chambers and received a standing ovation from the members in the Chamber. By now we were getting the feeling that this was a big deal, not just a simple trip to see some carved stone. We visited each service branch memorial as well as the World War II and Korean Memorials. We were also near the Lincoln and Viet Nam sites with the Washington Monument completing the view. Those who have not visited our country s capitol should make the trip. A good time to visit is, at any time of course, but the fall colors stand out. At the WWII Memorial, kids who had traveled out of state with their Honor Flight Continued from page 11 school sponsored field trips greeted us at every turn. They wanted to say thanks and were well aware of the historical significance of the memorials. I took a picture of Chuck standing in front of the Field of Stars behind the reflecting pool. Each star represents 100 soldiers who lost their lives. There were more than four hundred thousand United States soldiers who died to keep us free. In memory of Sgt. Moore, we held a moving ceremony at the World War II Memorial with a full U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presentation of colors. The trip was extremely moving with sober times like these balanced against the massive welcomes that greeted us wherever we were. A side note: Chuck kept some eighth grade girls talking so long their chaperones had to track them down so their bus could leave. He is a charmer not only from behind the bar at VYC. Our official HFKC photographer needed to stay in Denver, so Kim stepped in and took over his duties which gave me the honor of being the temporary guardian of P.K. Edwards, as well as Chuck. Now you all know that both of these gentlemen are fit and certainly don t act nor recognize their age. I had just completed a conversation with P.K. in which he was describing his love of mountain climbing and an upcoming trip that he was pretty certain I would need some training for, if I was to go along, when I pointed out a curb to step over. You should have seen the little smile and look it is good to be humored. Nei- Continued on page VYC Forecast

13 Rumor Has It A Detailed Look at Our VYC Lease By Alan Howell Since joining the club a little over more conversations about some goings on at the club. Many people are 18 months ago it has been a pleasure to get to know club members and sharing their thoughts on the subject learn more about the history and future of our great club. At most social yet their baseline facts and assumpgatherings there are usually one or Continued on page 14 ther of these gentlemen felt the need to be in a wheelchair and be pushed around - does herding cats bring up any imagery? We all should be blessed with the health of these two. We visited Arlington National Cemetery and watched the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The same eighth grade class presented the wreath-laying at the Tombs. Our veterans in blue had front row seating in their chairs and were circled around the end of the parade pad with the red guardians standing behind. There were not many dry eyes. It seemed that all routes in D.C. took us by the Pentagon with the Washington Monument pillar for reference. Our last stop on the third day was a visit to the National Air and Space Museum. It was kids day for Halloween and the place was filled with three-foot ghosts and goblins. Being a long time airplane pilot, I could have spent the day exploring but we did get to hear the vets describe the aircraft that operated in their sector of the war in some detail. The trip ended with the Denver Honor Flight Continued from page 12 stopover plane departing Washington Dulles International Airport and our Phoenix group backtracking and leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington International. You would think that there had been enough excitement and it was time to relax on the trip home, but Kim and her crew had another surprise: GI mail call. The letters from VYC, family and friends were distributed to the vets just as in the War. I don t know what was in those letters but I can say there were a lot of glistening eyes and sharing going on. Our late flights arrived in Bakersfield after the airport closing near 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. I expected family members to be there picking up their folks, but I did not expect the full veteran band, honor guard, and lobby full of well-wishers. As the flags waved, each veteran was presented a hand-made blanket by the seamstress who had put her soul and talent into its making, a tradition of the American Legion Auxiliary. What an Honor and thanks for all you did for us. (More photographs on back cover) VYC Forecast 13

14 A Detailed Look at Our VYC Lease tions seem to vary dramatically. While a good exchange of thoughts is healthy, I hope to strengthen the quality of the conversation by periodically taking on one of the subjects du jour, by doing the research and sharing the facts with club members. I intend to present the information without bias toward any pre-conceived conclusion to facilitate informed discussions. Rumor has it that the club lease is coming up for renewal and that the Ventura Port District could force us to do some crazy things in order to renew our lease. Some of the speculation that I have heard offered as fact include: 1. The lease is coming up for renewal in less than 10 years. 2. The Port District wants us to build a public access, waterfront walkway across our property. 3. We have to do all we can to remain in the Port District s good graces since they hold our fate in their hands. While we want to stay in the Port District s good graces anyway, let s talk about the facts. Research Approach: As is every club member s right, I contacted Anthony and asked for a copy of the lease. Anthony was very helpful and provided the lease for review. It is a long, dry document (81 pages) but it contains meaningful information regarding the topic at hand. The Facts: As you would expect, most of the lease is a lot of detail on financials, and elements that are not immediately relevant to the discussions around the club. I have tried to synopsize the items that ARE germane. Continued from page On August 24, 2007 the club executed a 30 year lease renewal. It expires in 2037; there are still 21 years to go under the current lease. 2. There is an option at the end of that period, at the club s sole option, to renew the lease for another 20 years. 3. We are guaranteed quiet possession." The lease specifically states: Lessor (Port District) shall secure the Lessee (VYC) during the Lease Term, the quiet and peaceful possession of the Premises against all persons. We are guaranteed under the terms of the lease to have unobstructed use of the land without encroachment by the general public. 4. There are some additional elements that require a modernization plan to be developed and implemented in order to renew the lease, but no other terms appear to be subject to change. 5. The modernization plan must be submitted to the Port District between 2030 and It will require the coordination and approval of the Port District, and likely other governing authorities not covered in the lease, such as City permitting. The plan must be completed and approved prior to lease renewal. Conclusion: The lease and the renewal option give us the rights to the land we are on for another 41 years. While we do not know specifically what the Port District may require as part of a modernization plan, we have years to formulate it. My one editorial comment to offer regarding our relationship with the Port District: We have a good lease Continued on page VYC Forecast

15 Bridge, Directors Elected for 2017 VYC members must like the direction the club is taking based on the election of Bridge and Board Members. Everyone elected has already Jan Lawson served on the Board. Jan Lawson was elected Commodore by 129 votes. Bob Beck received 130 votes for Vice Commodore. Returning to the Board after a year off was Craig Leverault who received 123 votes for Rear Commodore. Craig Leverault A Detailed Look at Our VYC Lease Continued from page 14 and we have a lot of the ability to determine our future at this site. That said, it is always valuable to maintain a strong working relationship with the Port District as well as the Harbor Patrol, Coastal Commission, and others that constitute our local community. I encourage our Board, our committees, and all our members to be ever vigilant for opportunities to build rapport and strengthen our reputation in the community. The lease and other governing and financial documents are available for members to review. You can contact the office and arrange to get a copy or set an appointment to review the material at the office. I hope to periodically offer information in this format to The Forecast. If you have heard a rumor or have Bob Beck Also elected were two Board members, Belinda Del Pesco with 99 votes and Judy Cunningham with 81. Del Pesco had served a one-year term and was easily re-elected. Cunningjham was completing a three-year term and was also re-elected. Lawson, Leverault, Del Pesco and Cunningham were elected to three year terms on the Board. Continued on page 16 a nagging question you would like addressed, drop me a note or see me. If it would be informative to many members, I ll see what light I can shed on the matter. Here s hoping for a well informed and open dialog about all things that will make the club a better experience for us all. 1 Lease Between Ventura Port District and Ventura Yacht Club, Paragraph 1 2 Lease Between Ventura Port District and Ventura Yacht Club, Paragraphs 5 and Lease Between Ventura Port District and Ventura Yacht Club, Paragraph Lease Between Ventura Port District and Ventura Yacht Club, Paragraph 34 5 Lease Between Ventura Port District and Ventura Yacht Club, Paragraph 34.6 VYC Forecast 15

16 Well as of this writing the club has had a fairly good year financially. We have funded the reserves per the reserve study and the net income for the year, although slightly under budget, is positive. All in all it has been a good year with our social, race and cruise programs enjoying steady participation in the many events held during the year. The Junior s program continued to have a number of successful regattas throughout 2016 and the summer clinics again enjoyed maximum participation with over 130 junior sailors attending over the course of the summer. Also the junior sail team remains active with a champs fleet and a green fleet! On behalf of the staff we would all like to thank Commodore McKenna, Vice-Commodore Lawson and Rear Commodore Beck for the guidance and leadership they provided throughout this productive and superb year. Thank you Commodore McKenna it was a pleasure working for and with you and I m sure you will enjoy your Office Waves By Yacht Club Manager Anthony Jesu well deserved retirement! Again, as usual, I would like to thank all the chair persons and volunteers who take the time, not only for this year but there are many who contribute year after year, to make the club such a special place. Their work truly makes my job so much easier. Their input, creativity and plain old hard work is welcomed by the staff and it is a pleasure to work with you all. Last, and not least, a big thank you to all the membership for making Ventura Yacht Club such a wonderful place to work and for their generous contributions to the employee Holiday Bonus. It is really welcomed by the staff and their families! I wish everyone a festive holiday season and I look forward to another wonderful year at VYC in 2017! Anthony Jesu Bridge, Directors Elected for 2017 Continued from page 15 Beck already had a term through Lawson, Beck, Leverault and Del Pesco were nominated by the Nominating Committee. Cunningham was Belinda Del Pesco nominated from the floor. The Bridge and Directors will be sworn in at the annual Change of Command Dinner on Dec. 3. Judy Cunningham 16 VYC Forecast

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18 Members on the Move By Jonathan Eells Carlos Brea reports flying... to Madrid, Spain, last month to visit family and friends. While in Madrid, in addition to the usual late nights hopping around tapas bars, and imbibing large amounts of Rioja wine, he managed to catch a Renoir exhibition themed Intimacy at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, just a short walk from the Prado. Inspired by Renoir s scenes of outdoor leisure pursuits, he enjoyed a round of golf with one of his nephews at the Los Angeles de San Rafael Golf Club near Segovia. It turned out to be a difficult course with mostly blind Tee shots in a cold and windy day. Not exactly conducive to a good score. From Madrid, he traveled to the Costa Blanca, stopping in Cuenca. An interesting small city built by the Moors, and later conquered by Castilians in the 12 th Century. It is an unusually well preserved medieval fortified city with important landmarks such as Spain s first Gothic cathedral, and the famous casas colgadas (hanging houses), suspended from sheer cliffs overlooking the Huecar river. From Cuenca, it was on to Moraira, a tourist town in the Mediterranean situated midway between Alicante and Valencia, featuring an impressive bay and multi-millioneuro hillside homes. Over the holiday weekend (it is almost always a holiday weekend in Spain) many yachts appeared and anchored in the bay to enjoy swimming in flat water, and stand up paddle boarding, which seem just as popular over there as they are here. A visit to the small marina and yacht club revealed an impressive fleet of Optis and assorted club racers. In nearby Denia, he enjoyed a full day sailing with his brother and friends on a charted Dufour 385 named Lady Maira, which is owned by a young Englishman. It appears the breeze either blows or it doesn t in the Med. Despite warnings that it could come in strong from the east late in the afternoon, it mostly blew from the north never exceeding six knots. The heavy and well appointed Lady Maira nonetheless ghosted along decently in the light going, affording the opportunity to enjoy more food in the cockpit, and yes, more Rioja. Denia, by the way is home to a large number of British expatriates that are attracted by the climate, and Spain s high quality socialized medicine. It raises the question of how Brexit will impact this large population. After Denia it was back to Madrid, about a four hour ride, and a couple of days later the long flight to LAX with a short stop in Chicago. Bill & Jean Crew report: We ve enjoyed our year in Mexico on Pelican Express having left Ventura last December 27. Some highlights have been returning to some of our favorite Continued on page VYC Forecast

19 Members on the Move Continued from page 18 places like Bahia Santa Maria and Mag Bay with their wonderful beaches and shelling, whales and where you can buy fresh prawns from the fishermen. Isla Isabella was special seeing the frigate birds in the trees at eye height and hiking to see the blue footed and brown boobies nesting. We also got to practice our skill at getting our anchor out of the rocks. After Puerto Vallarta was Chamela, Tenacatita and Bara Navidad which has the French baker who brings fresh goodies to the boat every morning. It was love at first sight. Our summer in Paradise Village was hot but the addition of a room air conditioner was a hit. It is wonderful to enjoy the beaches and marina when most of the tourists are gone. We also enjoyed a couple of trips into the mountains where it is cooler Tequila, Guadalajara, small colonial towns. Our goal has been to slow down and spend more time enjoying Mexico. It is a beautiful country with really friendly people. Truly special times were also two trips to Ventura for the graduation of two grand daughters, a wedding and to celebrate our 50 th wedding anniversary. Also to visit with yacht club friends. We spent most of the season with special friends and cruising buddies Stan and Diane Heirshberg on their Nordhaven 57. Mostly we looked at their stern as they would pass us and beat us into every anchorage. The upcoming season will take us to Costa Rica, Panama, through the canal and into the Western Caribbean. Still enjoying the cruising life! In a note titled No Blarney," Dena Mercer reports: I was certainly flattered when my daughter and son-in-law proposed that the three of us take a vacation to Ireland. I m fun! they said. So, not being one to turn down a good opportunity, off we went to Ireland at the end of October. We spent a little time in Dublin, taking time to visit Trinity College to see their immense collection of old leather-bound books and to marvel at the Book Of Kells. A trip to the original Guinness brewery was a delight, too, and yes, Guinness does take a little better in Ireland. The Irish claim it s the quality of the water that makes the difference, and I couldn t argue with that. We enjoyed a pint at the top of their visiting building with 360 degree views of Dublin. As much as we enjoyed Dublin, getting out of a city to enjoy the countryside was, for me, the very best part of our trip. Heading south to Waterford, we toured the Waterford Crystal factory and discovered why the stuff costs so much; its all hand done! Watching the craftsmanship of those who work - that was quite impressive. We continued a southerly direction Continued on page 20 VYC Forecast 19

20 Membership Report Ahoy, fellow members! As we draw close to the end of 2016, the Membership Committee is most pleased to report to you our very active year. We began our year in January with a grand total of 241 members. A variety of folks have ended their memberships for various reasons some beyond their control yet more have joined our ranks. As of October 30, 2016, the grand to stay in Cork, the second largest city, where we found a fun pub to talk with the locals and to enjoy a glass of Guinness. From there, a visit to the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Newhaven was a must. This is the oldest yacht club in the world, established in I expected the building to be large, but, in fact, it is much smaller than our VYC. We met some sailors and enjoyed a conversation focused on the sea and sailing. We spent the rest of our trip driving south around the Dingle Peninsula, up the Atlantic coast, and staying in B and Bs in some of the smaller towns before circling back to Dublin. Just as you might imagine, Ireland is green, green, green. Dotting the green fields are sheep and cows calmly grazing on the plentiful grasses. Fences made of rocks that were once part of the fields but now cleared, divide those pastures and allow for the grasses to thrive. So, with no shortage of rock, the Irish built rock By Elizabeth Frank total of our roster stood at 247 members a gain of six new members. To all our new members, congratulations on your decision to join the club. We welcome you and look forward to getting to know all of you, forging new frienships, and making memories of great times yet to come. Continued on page 21 Members on the Move Continued from page 19 fences, rock forts, rock houses, and rock streets. The forts are a beautiful reminder of Ireland s transition from a troubled past to its present serenity. Coupled with the amazing rocky shorelines of smashing angry seas, driving Ireland provided eye candy for my daughter, son-in-law and me. Finding a small local pub in each town became somewhat of a quest for us. Their pubs are gathering places where no one can remain a stranger for more than a minute. Conversation is easy, making it fun to learn bit of local Irish news and hear some stories told. And oh, did I mention its a good place to enjoy a pint of Guinness? (Thanks to all VYC contributing members, you make this column possible! Submit your articles (from 150 to 300 words) along with pictures -- by the 12th of every month -- to Jonathan Eells at jonathan.eells@gmail.com and be sure to include your name(s) because Eells is a relative Newbie who doesn t know everybody yet.) 20 VYC Forecast

21 Membership Report Continued from page 20 Socorro Corrie Cule Trial Member Corrie joined VYC on July 19, 2016, as a Trial Member. She presently lives in her home in Ventura and is originally from Santa Barbara. She is a proud mother and grandmother, paralegal, a building contractor, land lady, and small investor. Working on her boat has been a very large and rewarding project for her. She belongs to the Power Squadron and is hoping to learn to sail. Mark & Renee Garrett Trial Members Mark and Renee service and retired joined our as Chief of Staff ranks on October 19, to a member of 2016, as Trial Members. They are new spent her career in Congress. Renee to Ventura but are the field of audiology in private life-long residents of California. The practice. Wanting ocean has always to be closer to the been a family destination for them and ocean, as well as children and the their two children, beginning to enjoy who are now grown some freedom, they and have careers in the L.A. area purchased almond acreage in Kern following their graduations from County and found their little piece UCLA. of heaven in Ventura. Ventura is Their son, who has been sailing everything they could have hoped for several years, shared his love for, and they feel blessed to be able for sailing with Mark and Renee. to call it home. They have been taking lessons and Although they do not own a boat learning the sport and are loving it presently, they enjoy their time on as well. Although sailing is a new the water whenever they can with adventure for them, they are very their son and friends. They look familiar with power boats and spent forward to the comradery of the club many years enjoying boating and and the chance to enjoy all the new water activities. friends and activities that VYC has Mark spent his life in public to offer. Continued on page 22 VYC Forecast 21

22 SCYA Recognizes 50-Year VYC Boaters Earlier this year, the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) requested member clubs to submit a list of names of members who have been involved in boating for more than 50 years. You may remember an request several months ago for that purpose. We received a surprising response, and we commend the following members: Lee Coit 70, Don Mills 68, Randy Juengst 65, Tony Soans 62, Membership Report Continued from page 21 Gary & Lina Kraft Trial Members Gary and Lina Kraft are our newest Trial Members, and were approved by our Board at the latest meeting on November 9, Gary tells us a little something of himself in his own words: Raised in Laguna Beach, I literally lived on the beach while growing up; I have always had a tremendous affinity for the ocean. However, my aquatic life was disrupted when the U.S. Government decided they needed me. After completing my military service I returned to California then spent a number of years in college, eventually graduating and starting my chiropractic practice in Oxnard. I began sailing in My first boat was a Ron Holland 43, a cutter rigged sloop which started many adventures. I probably have been to Santa Cruz Island 150 times. I have frequently participated in Newport to Ensenada boat races (parties); sailed Alan Carver 62, Bill Crew 61, Joel Bozarth 60. Steve Ehret 59, Jean Crew 58, Flash Wheeler 58, Dave Witham 57, John Spille 56, Craig Leverault 56, Miguel Valdes 55, Denny Dwire 55. Bill Hair 54, Rick Metheney 54, Rafael Francke 53, Peter Acutt 53, Brian McKenna 53, Neil Commerford 52, Dwight Rowe 52, Brad Barnes 52, Dave Wilson 52, Stan Whisenhunt 51, John Grether 50, Betsey Grether 50. to Hawaii which is another tale for another time; and have had countless voyages along the Pacific Coast. I eventually sold my Ron Holland and bought a Bayliner 4087 that, again, took me on an assortment of adventures. Unfortunately, previous injuries from my army days prompted me to sell her. The Bayliner, which had a high freeboard, caused difficulty dismounting to the dock. I now own Dos Amores, a SeaSport Pacific 32 power catamaran, that is stable and easy to dock with her low freeboard. I previously belonged to several other yacht clubs and have used the reciprocal docks at Ventura Yacht Club on many occasions. My family and I have always been welcomed and greatly enjoyed the hospitality from VYC. We are looking forward to our membership! 22 VYC Forecast

23 Katie Johnston Honored at Ceremony by Channel Islands Maritime Museum Story by Don Mills, CIMM Trustee. Photographs by Bob Flash Wheeler On October 24, 2016 Catherine Katie Johnston was honored at a ceremony and reception in recognition of her financial contribution to the Ship Mast enhancement project which included the addition of a gaff to the mast on the CIMM entrance patio. During the ceremony there was unveiled a bronze plaque indicating that the Gaff Addition was dedicated in Memory of JAMES A. JOHNSTON , who was Katie s late husband. Jim and Katie were both pioneers in the development of Ventura and Channel Islands Harbors. In 1966 they, together with partner Wayne Troxel, created the Channel Clipper Restaurant, next door neighbor to the current site of CIMM. The restaurant name was later changed to the Whale s Tail. Over forty of Katie s friends attended the event, many from Ventura Yacht Club. The original ship mast was constructed in 2013 when the Museum moved to its current site at 3900 Bluefin Circle on the west side of the Channel Islands Harbor. The mast, over 50 feet in height, had three horizontal yard arms, but no inclined gaff. The addition of a gaff facilitates the visibility and proper flying the United States flag. The project also included some additional concrete in the foundation and a fresh coat of paint for the entire mast. Katie Johnston posing at Ship Mast and dedication plaque. Completed ship mast with new gaff. Bronze plaque affixed to ship mast. VYC Forecast 23

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26 85 Youngsters Race in Opti Regatta By Ryan Cox The weather finally cooperated and we were able to run a great Fall Opti Regatta. Principal Race Officer, Jon Avery, and his team ran three races on Saturday and five Sunday. The last few regattas we hosted didn t exactly have the best breeze. Last year s Fall Opti Regatta was totally wiped out, no racing due to too little and then too much wind. This year s Pacific Coast Championship had really light air, then Santa Anas. We got some races off but conditions were far from ideal. Luckily, even though the forecast looked really light, we had a nice breeze Saturday and nearly perfect wind on Sunday. We had 11 sailors racing from VYC. In Green Fleet, seven of the 44 sailors were from VYC. It was the first regatta ever for all but one of them. Our Green Fleeters were Ashley Kaller, Lauren Kaller, Brett Conner, Ben Lynch, Cassidy Mills, Ian Clayton and Victor Gabriel Dominguez. In the Champs Fleet, four of the 41 racers were from VYC. They were Sydney Brea, Elliott Mendenhall, Jack Pointner and Carter Cox. It was great to have so many kids racing. Carter was the highest finisher among the locals, placing seventh. Sydney placed 23 rd, Elliott 24 th and Jack 32 nd. Complete results are on the youth webpage, Thanks to all the volunteers that made the regatta possible. Our next regatta is the Holiday Regatta at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, December 3 and VYC Forecast

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28 Master Calendar 2016 December 3 Saturday Change of Command 6 Tuesday VYC Potluck 8 Thursday Private Party - Ormson 10 Saturday Private Party - Whisenhunt 11 Sunday Junior s Day 12 Monday Staff Appreciation Dinner 13 Tuesday VYC Potluck 15 Thursday Private Party (am) - Grether 15 Thursday Private Party (pm) - Everhart Fri-Sat Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights 20 Tuesday VYC Potluck Sat-Mon Christmas Holiday - CLUB CLOSED 27 Tuesday VYC Potluck 31 Saturday New Year s Eve Party January 1 Sunday New Years Day - CLUB CLOSED 1 Sunday New Years Day - Breakfast Potluck on the Patio at 10am 3 Tuesday VYC Potluck 8 Sunday Meet the Bridge Cocktail Party 10 Tuesday VYC Potluck 11 Wednesday Book Group 15 Sunday Junior s Day 17 Tuesday VYC Potluck 18 Wednesday BOD meeting 21 Saturday Private Party - D. Berry 24 Tuesday VYC Potluck 27 Friday Monthly Birthday Dinner, Quarterly Meeting 28 Saturday J-24 & PHRF Regatta #1 28 Saturday Race Awards Dinner 31 Tuesday VYC Potluck 28 VYC Forecast

29 Honoring Our Harbor Patrol VYC Hosts 2 nd Annual Appreciation Night Ventura Yacht Club held its second-annual Harbor Patrol Appreciation Night at the October prime rib dinner night. Attending from the Ventura Port District were General Manager Oscar Pena and his wife, Melissa; Harbor Master John Higgins and Harbor Patrolmen Ryan Sutherland, Timmy Burrows, Bobby Crane, George Kabris, Brad Chisholm, Erik Bear and Tom Dore. VYC members had a chance to meet and converse with the patrolmen and show their appreciation for the tasks the patrolmen perform. The event was begun last year by then-commodore Sue Van Gemert, following a suggestion from staff commodore Stan Whisenhunt. Stan had been at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club last summer when the club was holding a Navy Appreciation Day. Why not do that for our harbor patrolmen, Stan asked Commodore Van Gemert. She took the ball and ran with it, thus establishing an event which will go a long way toward maintaining good relations with the Port District. Port District General Manager Oscar Pena and his wife, Melissa, talk with former Port Commissioners Bill Crew and Stan Whisenhunt. Harbormaster John Higgins addresses VYC as Commodore Brian McKenna looks on. Harbor Patrolmen Ryan Sutherland and Timmy Burrows enjoy a break at Ventura Yacht Club. The Ventura Harbor Patrol aboard one of the patrol boats. VYC Forecast 29

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31 Having a Party? Tired of Cleaning UP? Call the Ventura Yacht Club and have your party or function here! One of the great benefi ts of membership is that you have access to a great facility for weddings, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties you name it. The club is available for your friends and family members who are having a party. All you have to do is be a sponsor. Reasonable prices and Great location!! Club rental fees: Club Facilities Fee (Non-staffed events) Member-hosted only 13 to 25 persons: $75 26 to 50 persons: $ to 75 persons: $ persons: $225 No regularly scheduled club food service or events will be cancelled for these member hosted, non-staffed events. Outside caterers or staffi ng is prohibited. Rental times from 9 a.m p.m. only, not to exceed fi ve hours. Events extending beyond 5 hours will be billed double. Club Usage Fee (VYC staffed events) Member-hosted parties Member-sponsored parties 13 to 50 persons: $75 Under 50 persons: $ persons: $ to 99 persons: $ persons or more: $300 Bartender and catering available. Bartender charge: $20 per hour. The best place in town to have a party and you save the headaches of hosting in your own home. Call the club at for more details or to make a reservation. VYC Forecast 31

32 Prisoners Harbor Santa Cruz Island How it Got its Name By Donald F. Mills, Club Historian There are many interesting and intriguing place names in the California Channel Islands, but the origin of these names for the most part remain a mystery. Prisoners Harbor is an exception as there is fairly well documented story that there was a situation where prisoners were involved at one time. First a little background to the story. In the 1400 to 1700s European sailors were exploring the shores of North America and South America. In most cases the sailors would claim the newly found territory for the Crown sponsoring the exploration. To reinforce these claims the Crown would attempt to colonize the claimed territory. Thus was the case with Spain s efforts to colonize Alta California, by establishing 21 missions between San Diego and San Francisco and sending from Mexico the Gaspar de Portola overland expedition to San Francisco in Another approach to colonization occurred in February 1830 when the Mexican government sent a shipload of convicts out of Acapulco to Alta California. When the ship Maria Ester arrived in San Diego they were told they could not land, and upon arriving in Santa Barbara they were again denied permission to land. So the story goes that the Captain Andrew Christian Holmes took his cargo of some 80 prisoners to Santa Cruz Island in March of The above photo shows the modern day Prisoners Harbor and pier with China Harbor in the background. The current pier was constructed by the Channel Islands National Park Service more than a decade ago. There has been a pier at this location since 1869 and perhaps earlier. The previous piers were used primarily to export sheep, wool; and wine and released them at what is now called Prisoners Harbor. This time there were no residents to object, as the last of the Native Americans had left the island in The prisoners were provided with tools, cattle, fish hooks and a little grain. Nobody knows what happened to the prisoners. They were apparently not there long as there is no trace of them having been there. There are several stories about the men building rafts of wood and animal hides and floating back to the mainland in the shark infested channel. How many men reached the mainland shore safely is not known. The name Prisoners Harbor was put on the map by the U S Coast Survey, which published a hydrographic sketch of the harbor in VYC Forecast

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37 Marina Management Report Marina Movements John and Dottie Berry brought their Catalina 42 Otros Vientos to berth B1 in a long-term sub-assignment of Neil Commerford s slip. Welcome to the marina! The Clarks rumored purchase of a Waukiez Centurion 40 did indeed happen and the boat should arrive from the east coast about the time you read this. Anyone want to help Andy sand and paint the bottom? Dock Replacement Planning Based on some careful research of current dock construction costs and our recent experience with building E dock, we have determined that the club was underbudgeting the replacement costs for our older docks. The Marina Management Committee is working closely with the Finance committee to address this problem by updating the reserve study and adjusting our budget to accommodate this need. As our docks approach the end of their useful life (another 5-10 years) we need to be prepared for their eventual replacement. The marina is one of our club s most important and valuable assets, not only for the slip-holders, but for all members. Almost 80% of the revenues from slip rents go back into subsidizing other club activities and helping keep our dues and other fees reasonable. Only 20% is set aside to fund replacement and maintenance. VYC has been in the enviable position of being pretty solid finan- By Port Captain Jeff Beller Celebrating the arrival of Galena II at Puerto Vallarta. Fred Vance, Brian Clark from Team Rival, Stan and Diane Heirshberg, Jean and Bill Crew, Neil Commerford and Christina s friend Irma. Photo by Christina Fritsch cially, and that is still the case. With some modest course alterations in our budget we can address this dock replacement need without a panic. Details will be forthcoming when the budget is presented to the Board of Directors for approval at the end of this year. Get Ready for Winter We have already had some pretty big swells and surge in the harbor this fall. It s time to get your boat ready for winter. Take a look around your slip and make sure you are prepared. Replace any tired and worn dock lines and ensure you have adequate anti-chafe on the dock lines. Take a look at your cleats and let us know if any of them are really loose or look suspect. Winter winds and heavy storm surge can really push the boats around in the slips and put additional loads on everything. Important: Please tie your lines so your Continued on page 38 VYC Forecast 37

38 Sailboat Race Report By Denny Dwire Two Harbor Fall Series Tied after two Races Three boats are tied for first place in Class A after two races in the Two Harbor Fall Series. Rival (owned by VYC s Dave Boatner) was leading for most of race one, but failed to cover on the last leg, allowing Predator and Troublemaker to easily finish ahead. In race two, Rival took an early lead and made sure they kept it this time. Troublemaker took second, followed by Predator. As a result, each of the three boats has four points going into the last race on December 3. So that race will determine the series winner. Other VYC boats that participated (in race #2 only) were Fat Tuesday (Carlos Brea/Dan Higson) in Class A and Paradise Found (Jim Albert) in Class B. Computer Scorers Wanted Anyone have some computer skills and want to become part of the Wet Wednesday finishing crew? The club needs you to help score the sailing races. Rumor has it that a complimentary beverage is part of the benefit package! Contact Dave Trude (dave@webbdawg.com or ) or Denny Dwire (dmdwire@ icloud.com or ) for more information. Wet Wednesday Schedule to Shift two Weeks in 2017 In order to provide more sunlight for the popular summer Wet Wednesday series, the scheduled races will start two weeks earlier (April 13) and also finish two weeks earlier (September 14) in VYC Race Schedule for 2017 u Jan VYC Regatta #1 u April 8 - VYC Regatta #2 u Apr Sept Wet Wednesdays u May 21 - Commodore Classic u June PCC Laser Event u June 17 - Governor s Cup u July SailFest u Sept. 9 - VYC Regatta #3 u Sept Santa Barbara Channel Challenge/ Ventura Cup u Oct Lady Driver Race u Nov Optimist Fall Regatta Marina Management Report vessel does not continuously bump against the rubber rub rails. If your boat continuously bumps against the rubber rub rail, it will eventually knock it loose from the dock exposing nail heads and wood which Continued from page 37 could damage your hull. We still have lots of chafe protection, in the form of recycled fire hoses, available for free. Take advantage of this and make your dock lines last a lot longer. 38 VYC Forecast

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42 The Forecast will be mailed the last week of each month. The deadline for copy and photographs is the 15 th of the previous month. Copy should be submitted to Stan Whisenhunt at Photographs should be submitted in digital form to graphic artist Cindy Daly at or photographs should be left with Anthony in the club office. Copy, deadline: The 15 th of each Club Hours (Closed Monday) Breakfast Sunday Lunch Saturday Dinner Friday Saturday Grill Night Bar Friday Saturday Sunday Appetizers Saturday Sunset Happy Hour Sunday Hors d oeuvres (Complimentary) Office Hours Tuesday-Sunday (Closed during lunch hour weekdays) The Forecast month. Editor: Stan Whisenhunt, , swhisenhun@ aol.com Copy Editor: Sheri Green, , sheriholz@juno.com Photographers: Bob Flash Wheeler, Paul Swanson, Ed Kutchma, Amy West, Stan Whisenhunt, Jonathan Eells and Sheri Green Graphic Designer: Cindy Daly, , cmdaly@pacbell.net 42 VYC Forecast

43 Ann Wolfe, December 1. Jim Crandall, December 5. Ashley Hopkins, December 5. Cora Woillard Rice, December 5. Rosemary Stoner, December 6. Joe Houska, December 7. Susan Johnston, December 7. Anneli Labins, December 8. Gunilla McCune, December 9. Ron Zenone, December 9. Jeff Leonard, December 10. Jon Avery, December 12. James Bruinsslot, December 12. Gary Meinke, December 12. Ray Krakowski, December 13. Christine Weber, December 18. Robert Hazle, December 19. December Birthdays Ventura Yacht Club 2016 Advertising Rates Business Card (3 wide x 2 tall)* Half-page (5 wide x 3 1/2 tall)* Full-page (5 wide x 7 1/2 tall)* Daryl Udell, December 19. Kioren Moss, December 20. Nan Drake, December 21. Eve Wilhite, December 21. Judith Balcerzak, December 23. Robert Wheeler, December 24. Stan Whisenhunt, December 24. Rita Suley, December 26. Hope Avery, December 27. Robert McCord, December 27. Margo Pensanti, December 27. John Spille, December 27. Ian Baldwin, December 28. Rick Metheny, December 28. Lynn Bartosh, December 31. Della McCord, December 31. $ 20 per month $ 35 per month $ 53 per month Full-page - back cover - color (5 wide x 7 1/2 tall)* $100 per month *Prices are for camera ready ads. If not camera ready, an additional charge will apply for set-up. Ads are black and white except for the back cover. To place an ad please contact Robin Lafrican at the VYC office at VYC Forecast 43

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