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Next time you are at the club -- look up! Thanks to the efforts of several club members, we now have our club name on the building!

Stay in touch with SCCYC while on the go! Head over to your app store now and install the new SCCYC mobile app!

What's old is new again as we continue to ramp up the Officer of the Day coverage. The OD needs your support to ensure their authority and effectiveness. If you want OD training, Rear Commodore Lynette LaScala is your best resource.

As called for by club tradition, members head to Santa Monica and back to the club.

Our very own race chair is making waves at the Star worlds competition ion San Diego Sept 8-13

Report from ABYC where our Lido sailors were represented - Steve Vincent & Gigi Barbes and Paul & Ian Button

The SCCYC Opti team places 4 in the top 5

Congrats to Robert Dekker on Cuchulainn for finishing 2nd in PHRF B. It was a gnarly race with strong winds and high seas. Other SCCYC competing members included Kathy St. Amant on Rascal finishing 11th in PHRF C, Jotham Schwartz on Blue Norther finishing 4th in Cruising Class A - Spinnaker, and Erik Waelput on Brown Eyed Girl, finishing 8th in PHRF-A.

Four SCCYC boats will contend in the upcoming Newport to Ensenada Race. Best of luck go to Kathy St. Amant in Rascal, Robert Dekker in Cuchulain, Erik Waelput in Brown Eyed Girl, and Jotham Schwartz, in Blue Norther!

Four Boats in the money at the Cal Yacht Club Sunset Series last Wednesday. Zephyr skippered by SC Jen Kitchen had the former owners Yoshi and Paul on board for a first place finish in Cruising B. Robert Decker chose not to single hand and took second place aboard Cuchulainn in PHRF C. Lenny Gordon took second in PHRF D aboard Sunshine (no Rosie this time) and Rascal with Kathy and Monica took third in Cruising A. Tim Doran had Witchcraft out with a new jib and Karyn Jones was also out in PHRF E with her able crew aboard Outrageous.

Jen and Chirs Kitchen win first place on Wednesday.

Jim Holder Commodore Cup
I (Bruce) and Vincent raced Capri 14.2 at WLYC in Westlake Village.

SCCYC was instramental in getting N2E established as the premier So Cal/Mex International regatta.
Jotham's Blue Northern finihed first in Cruz A Spin.
Rascal. skippered by Kathy, finished second in Race Division C.

Clear skies and wonderful breeze for this early season dinghy race

790 Miles to Cabo San Lucas. Lots of weather. Mike Blunt raced on Grand Illusion and Mark Brazil, Jotham Schwartz, Ryan Burke, and Thomas Lethonen all raced on Amazing Grace. Alec Offenberger raced on Westerly.

Great turnout, snipes, C15s and a laser.
Ole and Jotham dominate.
Got four races in with one thorw out.

Intra club race sailed to SM Buoy and back in the way formel commodore Phil Campbell sailed before the marina was built.

The 3rd installment in the series was a favorite for many which delivered great breeze into the late afternoon

The first in the series this year was chaired by long time Sunstroke participant Jim Ach who put his experience to good use with Dirk for assistance.

Preston Smith was the draw for this NOLA themed party. Spectacular dinner hosted by Shawna and Chris

Opening Day is March 12. We've cleared the calendar of other events and the planning committee is working hard to make this first return to normal Opening Day a success.

Invite your friends to the Mardi Gras themed member appreciation party, featuring a live band and NOLA feast.

Well attended, Jessica Lipowski and Alec Offenberger hosted the November brunch. Margaritas topped the food and was a crowd pleaser. Photos by Gisele Ozeri