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CLASSIC TIMES

WINTER 2019-20 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLEET CLASSIC YACHT ASSOCIATION

OUR 50TH YEAR

SEA BOARDER: Southern California Flagship - photo by Annie Kauffman

GENERATIONS instilling appreciation in the next generation

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GENERATIONS instilling appreciation in the next generation

“If we want to ensure that our passion is carried on to future generations we must involve our youth.”

- Automotive Restoration Market Organization

Childhood Experiences Build Confidence and

Sow Seeds of Nostalgia

First with his children and now with his grandchildren, Skipper Karl Kreutziger looks back on and confirms how all the time their family has “spent on rivers, lakes, and harbors, has really enhanced our generational relationships.”

Young Ryan Misterly of Huntington Beach was with his father Doug when they applied for membership in CYA. He proudly identified himself as “a 4th generation sailor” and we like the sound of that.

CYA FUTURE

WHO WILL BUY OUR BOATS?

The American Classics Market / A Change In Generational Values

Why aren’t Millennials buying boats: "Are there fewer? Maybe it's because they can't afford it?" "Nah, it's those iPads. My grown kids have no sense of adventure, happy to sit around 'twitting' all day." According to the Christian Science Monitor, part of the issue is that Depression-era adults were taught to save everything, while people born in the 80s and 90s are much more likely to think of things as disposable. “As baby boomers begin to downsize, they are discovering their grown children do not want their stuff. In fact, they recoil in something close to horror at the thought of trying to find room for collections of Hummels and Thomas Kinkade paintings.” According to a market-research firm that tracks boat ownership statistics, boat ownership has seen a steep decline in the 20- to 39-year-old age category, with approximately 41% fewer owning boats in 2015 than in 2005. The initial learning curve can be overwhelming for anyone, but more so for a generation without foundational skills in mechanics and building. "I think the biggest obstacle for me and others my age is the lack of knowledge and experience when first getting started," said a 30-year-old powerboater.

WHAT CAN WE DO?

The New World of Selfies

Our Fleet actually does an excellent job of this, welcoming visiting public on board when we are at dock. But we can take this one simple step further by encouraging “selfies” and even offering a selfie station. Do you know that Millennials enjoy going to pop up “museums” that are really just a series of exhibits where they can take a selfie? We can easily do that.

Replace The Do Not Touch Signs Allow young people to handle the wheel while encouraging them to sing “I’m Popeye The Sailor Man”. (EDITOR’S NOTE: I actually do that and if one of them does become a boat owner one day I shall feel vindicated!)

Cruise If you’re interested in increasing interest, simply cruise your vessel. Cruise the harbor, to dinner, to your local yacht club, and – of course – take advantage of the opportunities the CYA rendezvous offer! COMOCEAN is probably our most active harbor vessel, actively cruising Huntington Harbor.

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Steps Forward

How to Introduce People to the

Unique World of Classic Yachting Offer a cruise to a non-profit fundraiser. Offer an afternoon out on the water. Help someone catch the boating bug. Emphasize safety. A frightening experience on the water can put a newbie off boating. If you see a green boater (or anyone really) doing something that sets off alarm bells, be a friend and take the time to help, pointing out a safer approach. Share your knowledge. Experienced boaters make a big difference by offering advice, hands-on help, and encouragement. Share Classic Times. Bored by the old magazines at your doctor’s office or salon? Leave a printed copy of Classic Times and introduce us to a wider audience.

The Harris children on JOIE with its new Captain Casper

Childhood Experiences: continued

It took 43 years to find her, but “Little Jimmy” never forgot the SEA BOARDER. Then one magical day, she pulled up next to him at dock . . . and Little Jimmy grew up to be Commodore Kroeger of the Classic Yacht Association!

Now in her first year at USC, we are pleased that we are being joined by Alexis Arias aboard JOIE. We see a potential for generational boat ownership!

Wayne Ettel’s foundation, the Maritime Preservation Trust, offers young people hands-on experience in “craftsmanship, seamanship, and friendship.”

Wear your CYA shirts and caps. Draw attention to our organization by wearing our monogrammed gear. These are available on a custom basis through John Peckham. Our Spring Edition newsletter will include a fashion column to get you ready for the 2020 Yachting Season.

Many Introduced to Boating on the Many Lakes of Michigan

It was 1989, my thoughts were short my hair was long

Caught somewhere between a boy and man She was seventeen and she was far from in-between

It was summertime in Northern Michigan - Kid Rock lyrics

Rick Olson at the helm at 3

Even though we are the Southern California Fleet, many had their love of boating groomed as children on Michigan lakes: Commodore Janet Beggs and her favorite niece Annie fished for walleye on Lake Erie, Annie’s children [on the cover] enjoy pontoon boating each summer on Devil’s Lake, and Rear Commodore Rick Olson spent youthful time fishing with his Finnish grandparents on Lake Superior.

Chris-Craft are birthed at Lake St. Clair which seems to have influenced Skipper Ron Yatch of COMOCEAN as well as Skipper Karl Kreutzger who had NO CORKAGE

shipped from Michigan to Newport Beach.

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Commodore Roar - by Janet Beggs, 50th Commodore

“My First Commodore”

The first Commodore I ever knew was The Commodore Perry.

It was the fancy downtown hotel in Toledo on the edge of Lake Erie where my parents spent their wedding night. It was a flash forward of many years before I met my next Commodore - Rick Olson. We had become members of the Classic Yacht Association. Commodore Olson sat us down one day telling Jim and I that he needed to talk with us. The jovial tone of his voice changed into seriousness. Honestly – and I am not even kidding – I thought he was about to recruit us to sell Amway! Asking us to join the Bridge was almost a relief! So here I am . . . . “up the flags.”

varnish and brightwork, I say to our Skippers,

“THANK YOU”!!!! Thank you for your devotion and dedication to these vessels and thank you for the hours and hours of sweaty prep time, and the travel time, and the gas money that it takes to support our events and bring public awareness to and appreciation of our classic yachts.

I’m asking that we all try a little harder to be more than our handful of wooden boats that regularly come to events and shows. I’m asking that the 60 people on our e-mail list find a way to be more active with the group, to share their

In my first job as a babysitter – you know that moment when the parents leave and the children wail? I would just start singing “I’m stuck with you and you’re stuck with me so we might as well make the best of it.” Before long all the children were singing along. So I say to you My Dear Yachtsmen, let’s make the best of it. To me that means comradery, support at sea, and good times. As I do see firsthand the torn apart motors and the exposed hulls in the shipyards, as well as the gleaming >>>>>

strengths and interests and connections so that we are all stronger. I am asking that, just as much as we appreciate these fine yachts of the past and keep them bristol, that we all seek to introduce someone new to the experience of classic yachting . . . and all that that implies.

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“Up The Flags” A Nautical Night At

2020 Change of Watch

5oth Anniversary DATELINE PASADENA: NOVEMBER 9, 2019

What a Night! Entering the foyer of the historic Shakespeare Club’s 1928 mansion, the Southern California Fleet of the Classic Yacht Association was greeted by 50 golden balloons representing its 50th anniversary. In celebration, some arrived in gowns and tuxedos.

The 2019 Bridge greeted guests at the door and invited them to the candlelit Terrace for cocktails and appetizers. Following a served dinner in the Ballroom, vintage entertainment was provided by The Sugar Sisters in their boogie-woogie style harmony. Several customized songs were

added for the yachtsmen’s entertainment. For example, two exciting things happened in 1951: Hugh Hefner launched the Playboy empire and the fleet’s flagship SEA BOARDER was also launched. What do the two things have in common? Theme song! Rosemary Clooney’s “Come On-A My House” became “Come On-A My Boat” which will surely be on our minds the next time someone on the dock asks for permission to come on board. Drawing seven CYAers on to the stage, the Sugar Sisters quickly costumed and propped the “7 stranded castaways” as everyone in attendance joined together in singing “Gilligan’s Island.”

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RANGER, one of the charter fleet members, was welcomed back with

presentation of burgee and brass vessel plaque to Dan Flynn,

representing the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. It was announced

that the Museum’s cake and champagne reception celebrating the

membership will take place in Santa Barbara on April 18.

Last year’s recipient Cris Clark, presented the Heather Perkoff award to

Dianna Ettel who created “Tea by the Sea” a birthday party on the docks

celebrating our 90-year old ladies. Cris Rohde announced that, as there

were no blunders or embarrassments of note, the Bird Rock Award would

stay aboard SPARKLE. The Yachtsman of the Year was transferred from the

capable yachtsman hands of Drew Miser to Janet Beggs, a believer in

nautical tradition. Commodore Kroeger presented a fire extinguisher to

Rick Olson as he is always the one who steps up to put out fires and solve our problems.

We also took care of the business of changing the watch. 2019 Commodore Jim Kroeger guided the avowing of duties, acceptance of burgees, and salutes.

And what would a Southern California Fleet event be without a Scotch Salon hosted by ONO?

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Commodore Kroeger

thanks his bridge, enjoys the entertainment, and needs a little bit more therapy than his boat.

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2020 Fleet Leaders

2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FLEET OFFICERS Commodore: ............................................Janet Beggs Vice Commodore: ....................................Dianna Ettel Rear Commodore: ....................................Rick Olson Staff Commodore: ....................................Jim Kroeger CYA Directors:……...............Rick Olson + John Peckham

2020 APPOINTED BOARD OFFICERS

Secretary: ………………..................................Christianne Clark Treasurer: ...................................................Christine Rohde Fleet Historian: ...........................................Christine Rohde Fleet Newsletter Editor:..............................Janet Beggs Fleet Website Coordinator: ........................John Peckham Fleet Instagram Coordinator: ......................John Peckham Fleet Facebook Coordinator: ......................Dianna Ettel Fleet Membership Coordinator: ................ Christine Rohde

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What is advocacy? Synonyms are support, sponsorship, backing, encouragement, promotion. At the very least our Fleet can offer encouragement (and it does do an outstanding job of that), and promotion of the Classic Yacht Association. Last year the So Cal Fleet lost two vessels: GRACIE, upon the death of its captain, was sold and moved to San Diego. It was also renamed SCENT OF A WOMAN, but that is for another story. PHANTOM was sold when its live-aboard owners began to find that the ladders and configuration were becoming too difficult. [But see subsequent news on Page 13.] This column will bring to your attention vessels in need – in need of assistance to keep them afloat or in need of an owner to keep them in our Southern California Fleet. As they say,

ADVOCACY ALERTS MADRIGAL, a 45' 1929 Lake Union, was purchased in poor condition. She remains at dock at Holiday Harbor in Wilmington but we watch her become more desperate. As an early member of the Classic Yacht Association, she is a beautiful ship and definitely worth saving but inattention due to lack of funding and owner “loss of spirit” is taking a quick toll.

MADRIGAL in days of glory

AN ADVOCACY SUCCESS

LARK –our posterchild ?

LARK, 38’ 1932 Fellows and Stewart, was an early CYA member and the Fleet’s Flagship in 2012 under the ownership of then-Commodore Steve Sheridan. However, age takes its toll on all of us – vessels and skippers alike – and Skipper Sheridan offered the yacht for $1 in order to get her into caring hands. Past Commodore John Peckham purchased her to save her. Ironically, although she was afloat, she was never able to make a cruise as Commodore Peckham’s flagship in 2018. We are happy to report that LARK did attend Fleet Week at the Port of Los Angeles! She had fresh hull paint for the event and many visitors did say they enjoyed seeing the interior work in progress.

To date, Peckham has been doing all of the mechanical and refinishing work himself. There is still much to do before she is truly seaworthy.

LARK arrives at Fleet Week

We call attention to and thank John Peckham

for his devotion to saving this vessel, keeping her afloat and in the Fleet.

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Fleet Week / Labor Day Weekend / Port of Los Angeles

A last minute invitation added Fleet Week and the Festival of Sail to our Labor Day Weekend with ONO, SEA BOARDER and

LARK arriving at the dock in San Pedro, California. And what would Fleet Week be without our own personal naval

entourage– and now our new friend – Lieutenant Commander Jared Shrader. “Thank you for the welcome aboard. It can

be a painfully lonely existence, especially as this last tour of mine had me away from homeport 19 of 23 months. To just

have your smiling faces say hello and offer some refreshment was a heartwarming thing.” After friendship building

exercises in the hospitable Scotch Salon of ONO, the following morning we were welcomed aboard the USS SPRUANCE,

a guided missile destroyer.

Guided, we bypassed the public and received a very

extensive tour of the vessel including areas unseen by the

long lines of waiting masses: the officer’s mess, dual

helicopter hangers and the 3-story engine room which was

meticulously and proudly maintained by Chief Engineer

Lt. Shrader’s crew. Shrader reminisces, “What a fun tour

that was! Presenting a mighty warship to a panel of

maritime experts was a terrifying responsibility! If I had

half as much fun every day as I did giving the Classic Yacht

Association Brass a tour, I wouldn’t complain nearly as

much about my job!”

In an earlier article in a Navy magazine, Shrader (then

Ensign on the USS PORT ROYAL) explained, “There is no

aspect of our job as Sailors that is more satisfying than to

display our knowledge, our ship, our love of the sea, and our commitment to duty with those who are genuinely interested.”

We were genuinely interested, became even more appreciative of the Navy’s service to our country, and found that we

all enjoyed being saluted constantly even if it was the result of Lt. Shrader’s hard work and dedication and not the

Commodore stars on our own lapels

Fleet Week Fotos photos by Rick Olson, Jim Kroeger, Dianna Ettel

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The Navy confirmed that when we fly flags bow to stern at shows, they are intentionally gibberish.

However, in case you didn’t know, the pillows on the right spell out ONO.

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Legacy Yacht Rejoins the Fleet

New Fleet Member: Dan Flynn + RANGER

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

We met Dan Flynn at Fleet Week and, as a resident

of Santa Barbara, he becomes our Northern-most

member. From St. Louis, Missouri, he and his wife

relocated to the West Coast after a consulting

assignment with the Department of Homeland

Security in beautiful Santa Barbara inspired him to

change lifestyles. He captains RANGER (1917)

which was the first private sport fishing boat built

on the West Coast and played a major role in the

early popularity and growth of sport fishing in

Southern California and Baja California. The 42-

foot Fellows & Stewart vessel served as the

flagship of the infamous Catalina Island Tuna Club

for over 50 years, hosting celebrities and setting

records—two of which still stand today for tuna

and broad-bill swordfish. One might assume that

Tuna Club members Presidents William McKinley, Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt, along with Winston

Churchill, Cecil B. DeMille, Charlie Chaplin, and Bing Crosby might have been aboard. Celebrities such as Humphrey Bogart,

Zane Grey, Errol Flynn, and John Wayne have all fished from her decks. She served for a short time in the U.S. Navy during

WWII. Skipper Flynn was delighted to learn that RANGER was one of the founding vessels of the Classic Yacht Association’s

Southern California Fleet and we are delighted to team up again these many years later. Welcome back RANGER !

Presently, RANGER is the oldest vessel in the Santa Barbara Harbor and is the flagship of the Santa Barbara Maritime

Museum. Restoration volunteers meet each Saturday to improve their skills in mechanical systems, electrical systems,

marine plumbing, woodworking, varnishing, and general cleaning.

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Scooteroo

We met Scooteroo at the Wooded Boat

Festival. We welcome Gary & Kathleen

Conwell of Costa Mesa who are inspired by

our organization and now interested in a

step-up boat. We offer encouragement in

their quest.

Phantom Sold Roam Arrives

Dean Kiser + Rick Ingold’s new vessel

From the Grand Banks “Alaskan Series” ROAM

Name Game Interesting / Ironic / Insane

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Upcoming Events

Fleet vessels welcomed to arrive Saturday, April 4 Dockside Activities will ensue

April 5, 2019 via land or sea

Huntington Harbor Yacht Club Upper Level 10:30 Brunch Begins 12:00 Program Begins 1:30 Blessing of the Fleet & Harbor Cruise

Classic yachting attire is requested Guests are welcomed

Invitations will be mailed Coordinated by Rear Commodore Rick Olson

Here are some “save-the-dates” for the summer schedule still in the planning process

April 5 Opening Day @ Huntington Harbor YC

April 18 Ranger Ceremony @ Santa Barbara May 2-3 Rendezvous @ San Pedro Cut June 6 BBQ + Auction @ Waite Home @ PV June 13-14 Wooden Boat Festival @ Balboa Yacht Club July 26 Old Fashion Day @ Marina del Rey Aug 14-16 Rendezvous @ Marina Pacifica LB Sept 5-6 Fleet Week @ Port of Los Angeles Sept 13 Stephens 100th @ Stockton Nov 7 Change of Watch

Extends an Invitation to a Champagne & Cake Reception

Re-dedicating Ranger to the

Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Attire: Classic blazers make a stunning statement

~ no RSVP is required ~

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Belize it or Not

The Honorable Richard Strand, MD Consulate of Belize Although Dick Strand resides in Phoenix, Arizona, he is a partner owner of PRIME TIME of the So Cal Fleet. We first met Dr. Strand and his wife Naomi at our first Marina Park weekend in Newport Beach. Dr. Strand has recently been named the first Honorary Consul of the new Belize Consulate of Arizona. Because we met him as a fellow boater, and dinner was at a loud and raucous Spaghetti Factory, you may not know that besides being a radiologist, he has much in common with some of our other “design/build” members, as he designed and built several health care facilities in Arizona, Idaho, and Colorado. He also designed and built a resort in Belize at Tranquility Bay. Currently he is working with archaeologists to study and excavate a 2,500 year old Mayan City in Belize so wooden yachts are not his only “vintage” interest.

Of particular interest to CYA members is Dr. Strand’s official Consulate portrait. Dr. Strands says: “Note the CYA Crest on my blazer. You are now part of the Royal Belize Navy!” Rear Commodore Rick Olson responds: “We are so proud to hear of your recent appointment. Our ships are at your service of course. We are anxious to be equipped in all the current Belize weaponry. We hope to see you soon on your next trip to the Pacific coast. Perhaps joint naval exercises can be arranged.”

YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Classic Times is the quarterly publication of the

Classic Yacht Association So California Fleet which rendezvous throughout the year

with and without vessels. CYA celebrates its 50th Anniversary

with special activities throughout 2020. Commodore Janet Beggs Vice Commodore Dianna Ettel Rear Commodore Rick Olson Website: https://classicyacht.org/southern-california-fleet

Editor: Janet Beggs [email protected] 626-773-2806

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“Damp at Dawn” SEA BOARDER with tall ship EXY JOHNSON – photo by Nora Lesnet