1988: The Club participated in a full calendar of racing, cruising, and social events. Along with five other yacht clubs, NYCLB co-sponsored the Charity Regatta for the benefit of the Children’s Clinic of Long Beach. We assisted the Metropolitan Yacht Club of Oakland to Catalina Race. Lt. Mike Turner and crew on the USC-NROTC’s 41’ ketch “Sea Traveler,” won their class in the race. Groundbreaking for the new 2 story Clubhouse, and the contruction began. (First woman Commodore). Alita Marks
1989: New Marina Facility was completed. NYCLB’s trophies, plaques, and burgees highlight new Clubhouse décor. A pictorial gallery of S/C’s honors our past. Bobby Novodvorsky was LA/LB Yachtswoman of the Year. First annual Lady Skippers Invitational race offers opportunities for future regional exposure. 4th of July and Christmas Parades show innovative talents of our members. Bill M. Lewis
1990: NYCLB continued to co-sponsor Oakland-Catalina race with MYCO. Followed by our own homeward bound race. Members participated in race management seminars; women’s sailing convention; NYCLB’s women’s invitational is part of the women’s championship of LA/LB Harbor. Sponsored LB Charity Regatta. Ron Tornan establishing Jr. Sailing Program. Continue to use cruise-ins and cruise-outs to visit local yacht clubs. Finish each Salty Saturday with a social activity at the Marina Clubhouse. Herbert L. Schoonover
1991: The good news: released, furnished, and occupied our fist dedicated office; by-laws were modified permitting some dependent membership, and allowing spouses to hold membership and office; new renovated shower and laundry facilities. New trophies were added to the perpetual list for Race Committee Boat participation and most miles logged in our cruising program. The bad news: “A” dock blew away, leaving a few Club members in temporary slips and requiring a monumental effort on the part of our MWR colleagues to stabilize the situation. Robert E. Fort
1992: 25th year as a Club. Bill Lewis, S/C was LA/LB Harbor Association’s Yachtsman of the Year. Second time in 5 year history of the award a NYCLB member has won. Hosted the SCYA’s “Old Timers” dinner, with 150+ guests. Racing Fleet participated in NYCLB’s Salty Saturday Series, Club’s Invitational, numerous local invitational and the Catalina Series. Jr. S/C Bob Fort, in “SCEPTRE” won a trophy in Oakland-Catalina Race. Numerous NYCLB members assisted Betty Larson, Committee Chair, with the Catalina end of the race and the Homeward Bound Race. Bobby Novodvorsky became first Associate Member on the Club’s Board of Directors. Numerous pilings were added to the Marina and construction on the new sail loft began. Paul W. Lowry
1993: The Oakland to Catalina race was rescheduled to be conducted on odd numbered years to avoid conflict with other events. The first annual hosting of NOSA’s Argosy Race layover. One hundred plus sailors involved, hopefully this event has found a home at the Navy Marina. NYCLB was involved for the first time in the USC/UCLA NROTC Regatta, by contributing a Race Committee for the midshipmen from schools nation wide. Club By-laws were changed in response to the problem of having a 15% quorum for general membership balloting. The change provides strictly controlled absentee ballots. NYCLB re-instituted the MWR assist “work weekend” now required as compensation for the Club’s free use of the Clubhouse for some 30 events per year. John P. Larson
1994: We hosted the USC/UCLA NROTC regatta and the Read Cup Challenge for the first time. NYCLB challenged for the Gator Cup at NYCSD. The Independence Day Regatta following an eight year absence, was to fill in for the Homeward Bound Race with 14 yacht clubs making a cruise-in to our facility. Bad weather kept our Club dockside. We hosted the 2nd Annual NOSA Argosy Race finish and put on a dinner for 150+ racers and NYCLB members. Naval Station Long Beach was disestablished and down graded to a Naval Support Activity for the third time in its history. The loss of active duty members resulted with a by-laws change allowing marina patrons to be Affiliate Members. The first Virgil Crabtree Memorial Fishing Tournament was held. The Navy Day Regatta teamed up with the Oktoberfest making it a highlight event. NYCLB participated in the Annual Long Beach Charity Regatta. A new Ship’s Store was opened to supply the marina’s needs. NYCLB was a contender for the SCYA’s first “Club of the Year Award” for regular members. Richard Satchell
1995: Six of our members passed this year. We received the announcement of the Naval Shipyard closure in 1997, thus the Navy Marina will also close. NYCLB brought home the Gator Regatta Cup, an annual race in San Diego between Commodores of the 4 Southern California Navy Yacht Clubs. The MYCO race from San Francisco to Catalina was sponsored by our Club. We hosted the NOSA Argosy Race for the third year. The finish was in Long Beach with a steak dinner for the racers. Al Toll
1996: The By-laws were changed to allow broader eligibility for membership to include Coast Guard Auxiliary, DOD civilians, and veterans as the result of the need to relocate due to the Marina closure. The Navy Marina renters were given slips at the Downtown Marina at our present slip rent for 3 years. Navy Marina renters began relocating in October to the Downtown Marina, some moved to Cabrillo Marina in San Pedro. We found a building on the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station we shared with the WWII Submariners. The facility is a former brig with a kitchen, storage, bathrooms, and somewhat renovated. Moving our Club to offshore facilities will affect our ability to provide reciprocal privileges to other yacht clubs. The hosting of regattas and other events will continue. We hosted the NOSA Argosy Race finish at Long Beach as well as a steak dinner prepared and served by our members. The men’s team won the Gator Regatta at NYCSD, but due to our not having a women’s team, under the new rules, would could not win the overall team trophy. Beginning our 30th year our membership with a strong group of volunteers. William C. Nielsen
1997: Moving from the old facility to storage and finally to our present location at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station was the result of teamwork as well as the many hardworking and dedicated members. Our Clubhouse looks very nautical and inviting, with the help of the WWII Submarine Vets. In the latter part of the year we contacted the Long Beach Maritime Foundation regarding the possibility of our Clubhouse aboard the USS NEW ORLEANS. The Foundation has asked for a decommissioned ship from the US Navy for permanent berthing in the Long Beach Harbor, we are awaiting approval from the Navy Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Club and many have given support the Foundation with contributions. This would make NYCLB the only yacht club in the world on a Navy ship. Our first MEMBER’S APPRECIATION DAY was held in September at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Staion on the water at the Beach House. This resulted in our first mini cruise-in to SBNWS. Along with the numerous changes, the Club also experienced and survived the first non-military female commodore. Marion Monkvic
1998: We started with the traditional, “Commodore’s Invitational Race.” This is a Long Beach/Los Angeles area performance handicapped racing series. Our members participated in the annual “Ensenada Race.” Ron Toman in PASSAGES won a trophy for first place in his class. He also won the NYCLB’s “READY FOR SEA PERPETUAL” trophy. Our Opening Day Ceremony was well attended with the highlight of 3 marine F-18 fighters fly-over during the ceremony. The Club continued with the MEMBER’S APPRECIATION picnic on the beach at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. The arrival of the USS New Orleans was delayed, but the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station is a good home until our ship comes in. Richard Tyhurst
1999: NYCLB continues at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Our membership is around 130+. The hope of moving aboard the New Orleans is not looking good. Our biggest event during the year was Opening Day ceremony. The Newport to Ensenada race was a slow race, with most wanting to just finish. At the Cabrillo Marina Mary Hunt “MAME” held a dock party with a very good turnout. The 4th of July party was on H dock at Shoreline Marina. The annual picnic honoring Member’s Appreciation was held with a good turnout. I thank all the members of the GREAT club. Victor Padilla
2000: The Commodore’s Invitational Regatta was cancelled due to no wind. The day following Opening Day the wind flipped the tent up on the gaff of our flag pole, shredding the tent, and blowing down the flag pole. “Sky” Novodvorsky re-erected the pole, anchoring it to the building’s eve. NYCLB’s chances of getting the former USS New Orleans as a new home is looking bleak. The Club began cruise-outs to Long Beach Downtown Marina along with Long Beach Single Sailors Association, and BCYC. We began a Friday night happy hour at Fort Mac Arthur in San Pedro. There are regular Club members of about 20-30 people. A Burgee on a small post was put on the table with the Fort Mac Community Center helps by putting a white table cloth on the table for our group. Thanks to Mary Hunt, we have had several dock parties aboard her boat MAME. The Club’s spirit seems stronger and we have gained more members than we have lost.
Frank Herbert
2001: The Club’s Friday night social at Fort Mac Arthur were attended with between 20-35 people each night. The Commodore’s Invitational Race had 12 racers and the Navy Day Regatta had 14 boats. Our Cruise-out included Shoreline, Long Beach, Dana Point, Newport, even the Isthmus with many Club boats participating. For Opening Day there were about 250 members and guests. The City of Los Angeles agreed to give the ship a berth somewhere in its Harbor area. Then September 11th happened and all the rules changed. All MWR Clubs were barred from military bases due to their being locked down tight. The Friday night socials moved to Ports ‘O Call Restaurant, then to the Hilton Hotel at Cabrillo. It was a struggle to find suitable places for socials and even our Board meetings. During that time Flag Officers and Members alike put in extra hours pulling strings, calling in favors, anything to keep the Club going. We all pulled together doing whatever we could to help one another and the Club. Whatever the challenges our Club will continue to grow and prosper. Bryan DeAro
2002: The after effects of the September 11th attacks affected our Club’s ability to access the Seal Beach Weapons Station and Fort Mac Arthur. Dick DeRusha and I returned in the middle of March from a four month vacation in Mexico. On my return I needed two new Flag Officers so Pam Padilla became the Club’s Vice Commodore and Ted Valdez moved to Rear Commodore with Dick DeRusha assuming the Fleet Captain’s office. The Opening Day ceremony at Little Ship’s Fleet in Alamitos Bay was a success. Cruise-outs included Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, California Yacht Club, Dana Point Yacht Club, King Harbor Yacht Club and the Isthmus. Betty Jackson was the Cruise-out chairman. The Commodore’s Invitational Regatta and the Navy Day Regatta were successful. MAME’s dock parties, a Sunday Brunch at Khoury’s, and the Beach Party at Barney’s Beach House on the Seal Beach Weapons Station were among our social events. The annual election was exciting as well as good spirited. I want to thank everyone who worked hard to make this a successful year. Millie Warren
2003: This year was mostly a period for recovery for the Club. The Twin Tower attack on 9.11 left us without a home. Access to Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station was terminated, so the Club was forced to find other accommodations. Early 2003 the Military Club at Fort MacArthur, opened to the Club meeting there in a private room for Friday night functions, with a bar and Happy Hour facilities. In late 2003 we returned to SBNWS. The Club held a social event nearly every Friday night after we returned to the Weapons Station. During this period, we held the Club’s monthly board meetings at local restaurants, i.e. the Crab Shack. After Little Ship’s Fleet vacated 223 Marina Drive we presented a proposal to the Long Beach City Council, resulting with the Club continuing without a meeting place. The Club continued developing Club activities with cruise-outs to Long Beach, Dana Point, Bahia Corinthian, King Harbor Yaqcht Clubs, and Catalina Cat Harbor. The Club held four Regattas including the Commodore’s Invitational and the Navy Day Regatta. The Children’s Clinic of Long Beach continued to be an outreach of the Club. The Pancake Breakfast and the Charity Regatta were held at the Seal Beach Yacht Club. NYCLB Flag Officers and S/C’s prepared food for both events. William Plumlee
2004: With the help of Captain Rusty Mirick, Commanding Officer, SBNWS, the Club was permited to return for monthly Board Meetings and for two weekend events each month. The Club took advantage of these facilites, yet we continued to meet at Ft. MacAruthur for Friday night events; however, with the change of Command structure at the Fort, it became increasingly difficult for the Club to access the facilities. Captain Bob Fowler, and Jack Gordon, MWR Director, assisted the Club with the use of Building 6 so the Friday night activities at Fort MacArthur were discontinued. Two weekend events were held at Building 6 and one at Barney’s Beach House. The most difficult problem for the Club was gaining access to the SBNWS base. Capt. Fowler continued to support the Club even though he considered the Club one of his greatest security risks. The Club presented to the City Council a proposal for NYCLB to use the facilities at 223 Marina Drive. While negotiations with the City were ongoing, the Club met for a General Membership Meeting to consider moving off the SBNWS. After a lively discussion the Board unanimously voted to continue the negotiations and to sign a lease if one was offfered. The lease for the Alamitos Bay Clubhouse was signed in December and the Club moved into the Clubhouse in January. Cruise-outs were held in the following Yacht Clubs: Long Beach, Dana Point, Bahia Corinthian, King Harbor, and Catalina. The Club supported the Charity Regatta, Navy Day Regatta, and the Commodore’s Invitational. Membership increased to 160+ during 2004. LaVon Plumlee
2005: A rejuvenated spirit of adventure and a much needed boost to members morale was a positive result of the wind break/wind shield at the Alamitos Bay clubhouse. This prompted dreaming about the possibilities for future Clubhouse expansion. Navy Yacht Club is a member of SCYA, ASPBYC, US Navy Sailing Association, and LBMBOA. The Friday night socials are a success. The Club began seeking a liquor permit through the ABC and submitted necessary papers. Opening Day was well attended, as was the 4th of July Bar-be-que and Christmas Boat Parade. The Commodore’s leadership kept the NYCLB moving forward and active. The Club continues to support the Charity Regatta and the annual Christmas baskets for the SBNWS. William M. Gordon
2006: This was a rebuilding year for NYCLB. Emphasis was placed on recruiting more volunteers and members to participate in Club activities. A new double-door and the addition of a fence to enclose the Clubhouse was planned. Friday night socials continued as well as an active sailing schedule, A well attended Opening Day celebration and cruise-outs to Cabrillo Yacht Club, Shoreline Yacht Club, Long Beach Yacht Club and Catalina Island were very successful. The Commodore encouraged membership involvement in the Club activities resulting in a positive growth atmosphere . Several new members were added to the roster. The annual Christmas Party was held at Alpine Village complete with a gift exchange. We celebrated the Christmas Boat Parade at the Clubhouse with several members and guests attending. Richard DeRusha
2007: The unofficial theme this year was re-new and rebuild! Under the watchful eye of Commodore Tony Rietdyk a double-door was installed in the Clubhouse. The fence surrounding the Clubhouse was completed providing an enclosed area for social activities. Permits for activities were obtained from the Alcohol Beverage Commission for subsequent events. During Opening Day a “fly over” of four vintage navy fighter planes added to the festivities. The NYCLB continues to be a regular and active member of the SCYA, the US Navy Sailing Association, the Long Beach Marina Boat Owners Association, and the ASPBYC. The race schedule was very active throughout the year. The Charity Regatta was supported by NYCLB and continues to have strong support from several yacht clubs in the Long Beach area. Attendance at the Friday evening socials continues to be strong. Several cruise-outs were held with positive responses from the membership. Mariner of the year was Phil LeVine and Lady Mariner of the year was Sara Zak. The annual Christmas Party was held at the Petroleum Club. The Christmas Boat Parade was very well attended by NYCLB members and guests. Tony Rietdyk
2008: The sailing schedule with Race Committee Chair Tony Rietdyk continued to be a Club activity. Southern California yacht clubs were participants of this successful activity. A new lease, the first of three one-year leases for the Clubhouse was signed. A storage shed next to the Clubhouse was completed with Vice Commodore Ron Warren’s supervision. Perhaps one of the most significant projects was Bunker 33 on the Seal Beach Weapons Station for our use as an on base Clubhouse. Mariner of the year was Frank Farmer and Lady Mariner of the year trophy was awarded to Cindy Heaverin & Kathy Reed. The cruising boat of the year was Mike & Gloria Richards 42’ Catalina, RAGAMUFFIN. The Christmas Party was held on the paddle wheel river-boat GRAND ROMANCE with dinner and dancing to a live band.
2009: Bunker 33 is our new SBNWS facility, and the Club has signed the first of three one year leases on the Alamitos Bay Clubhouse. Friday evenings at the Club continue as a tradition with many members attending. Plans include expansion of the current facility to the footprint of the original building. The expansion of the galley and bar area was completed with an opening between the galley and the salon. Several cruise-outs, an active social schedule, and a highly successful race schedule added to the festivities as members continue to join the Club. The Scuttlebutt and a web page have added to the communication between Club members and other yacht clubs. Ron Warren
2011: Our goal was to push forward with our Clubhouse expansion. The City of Long Beach has strongly urged us to go forward with our plans. We’re still in pursuit of this goal and look forward to it becoming a reality.
2012: NYCLB averaged one cruise-in each month, welcoming members and sister yacht clubs--American Legion, Mariner YC, Potters and Hurricane Gulch. We sponsored one social each month plus weekly Friday night potlucks. Highlights include the July 3 lawn party with an overwhelming fireworks display from McKenna’s at the Bay, our annual Luau, and a barbeque and dance party at Barneys Beach House aboard the naval base. We welcomed the new Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Commanding Officer, Captain Tripp Hardy USN and his wife Grayce in July. They are active NYCLB members.
2011: Our goal was
to push forward with Clubhouse expansion. The City of Long Beach is
supportive and we look forward to it becoming a reality.
Proceeds from our well-attended monthly social activities this
year will help with Clubhouse expansion plans.
We began the year with our January Installation Champagne Brunch
featuring our 5-Star NYCLB chefs.
I’d like to highlight the socials this year by mentioning our
Luau featuring the Sandy Feet band and a whole pig roasted to perfection
by my husband, Bill Plumlee, and a BBQ at Barney’s Beach House aboard
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.
Our thanks go to the NWSSB MWR for their continued support of
NYCLB.
Our Fleet Captain and Race Committee Chairman S/C
Tony Rietdyk continued to outdo his previous accomplishments.
Five-buoy races and two point off shore races were
scheduled by NYCLB this year.
Our thanks go to Becky for all her contributions including her
famous Mexican food after the races. And thanks to our Fleet
Captain we have been provided with a long list of reciprocals for our
members to enjoy.
I’m proud of our
NYCLB racing history. Our own LTJG Sprague, an NYCLB racer, was the
recipient of the Congressional Cup in 1969.
NYCLB proudly nominated S/C Richard Tyhurst for the 2012 ASPBYC
Yachtsman of the Year award and I’m happy to announce that Dick was
chosen to receive this prestigious award.
Hehas been a member of NYCLB since 1987, and has been an enormous
asset to our Club. He is
also the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Our
congratulations go to Dick and his wife Marge. I’d like to recognize
those who contributed to make this year special.
First, thanks to my Flag Officers and Directors for their
support. Following awards
were made: Lady Mariner,
Becky Rietdyk; Yachtsman of the Year, Mark Steiert; Top Gun, and Camille
D’Esposo for her outstanding assistance on the Racing Committee.
Passagemaker Trophy was presented to my husband, S/C Bill Plumlee for
the longest journey from San Francisco Bay to Long Beach. NYCLB is an
all-volunteer club and I thank all members who donated time and
expertise this year. It was
an honor for me to again serve as Commodore.
LaVon Plumlee
2012: NYCLB averaged one
cruise-in each month, welcoming members and sister yacht clubs--American
Legion, Mariner YC, Potters and Hurricane Gulch.
We sponsored one social each month plus weekly Friday night
potlucks. Highlights include
the July 3 lawn party with an overwhelming fireworks display from
McKenna’s at the Bay, our annual August Luau, and the September barbeque
and dance party at Barney’s Beach House aboard the naval base.
We welcomed the new Naval
Weapons Station Seal Beach Commanding Officer, Captain Tripp Hardy USN
and his wife Grayce, as new active members, in July.
Tony Rietdyk has
managed the racing schedule each year followed byTaco Dinners courtesy
of Becky Rietdyk. Kathy Reed
and her team recaptured the Gator Cup at the annual race among the three
Navy Yacht Clubs in Southern California. Several NYCLB members led by
Lisa Meier entered the LBYC Catalina 37 race as “The Spice Girls” and
came in third overall.
We cruised out to Catalina Twin Harbors
twice, Newport ALYC, Cabrillo Beach YC, Pine Avenue Pier and Long Beach
YC.
Vice Commodore Jeanne Stafford chaired the 2012 Long Beach Charity
Regatta. Our members cooked at their pancake breakfast and sponsored a
brunch with IOBG at our clubhouse producing a sizable donation to the
charity. The Long Beach
Planning Commission granted a two-year lease extension on the clubhouse.
Progress toward permit approval for a new building is slow, but we are
still working toward this long-term goal.
We are very sorry to report we lost S/C Dick DeRusha this year.
His burial at sea took place in Alamitos Bay followed by a touching
celebration of life at our Clubhouse.
Tamara
Carbonne
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