The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club in January 2009. These include dinner events, movie nights, sailing races, and an arts and sciences presentation about Mono Lake. It also discusses fundraising efforts for interior decorating of the new club building. Plans are outlined to better utilize space in the boatyard with member input. Finally, it begins a series of articles on medical emergencies and what club members can do to help in the event of a heart attack or other emergency until paramedics arrive.

1. AHOY!
Half Moon Bay Yacht Club
Included in 2008 Edition of “World’s Best
Yacht Clubs and Marinas”
Monthly Newsletter
January 2009
At the Helm
Commodore Terri Lahey
Happy New Year! I hope you had a happy, healthy, and restful holiday season, whether
you saw heat, cold, sun, snow or our beautiful coastside. Let’s welcome 2009. Come
down to the club and enjoy our special place at the water’s edge, each other’s company
and the upcoming events and activities at the club. See you at the Chili/Mussel Feast on
Jan. 1 and the first Saturday Sailing Breakfast January 3. Fridays bring TGIF dinners.
Saturdays are busy at the club: Social Saturday and Movie Nite are scheduled on
alternating Saturdays and include dinner each week this month.
The new Arts and Science lecture series brought Urs Williman on December 28 presenting “The Straw
House”, and Larry Miller on January 17 presenting his “Work on Mono Lake” preceding Phyllis Smith’s
Vegetarian Lasagna dinner. January 18 is the next winter race and seminar day. RSVP early for the
“Annual Crab Feed Extravaganza” on January 25. Want to help? Contact Cynthia Ramseyer, Barb Walt,
Suzy Pinkerton, or any board member.
Continued on Page 2
New Building Fundraiser
Arts & Sciences Symposia
January 25 Event for Interior Décor
Mono Lake Story January Focus
Good news: When the construction crew finishes their
Mark Twain is quoted as having said, “In
work on the Club’s new building, what we will have is
California, whisky is for drinking and water is
a wonderful new facility. Bad news: There will be
for fighting over.” The fight goes on even
nothing inside the wonderful new facility.
today and no single episode is more
emblematic of the conflict than the notorious Unless we are content to continue using relics of our
water grab that occurred at Mono Lake. past, we will need to complete the project with new,
more attractive décor. That, of course, will require
On Saturday, January 17, join us for a
money that is not part of the building budget.
fascinating presentation by member and USGS
oceanographer Larry Miller who will explain A fundraising event is scheduled for Sunday, January
what happened at Mono Lake and why every 25 starting at 3:00 PM at the Club. Tickets are $25 per
Californian has a stake in the ongoing debate person and net proceeds from the event will be put into
regarding our state’s water resources. a “décor fund” that will be used to furnish our new
building in a way that will make us all proud.
Larry describes his talk as, “grass roots
environmentalism meets high tech molecular Needless to say, it is extremely important that every
biology.” The presentation gets underway at member gets behind this event. Talk it up among
5:30, followed by a discussion period and fellow members and invite friends and family to join
capped off with a delicious dinner prepared by you. Put the date on your calendar and RSVP to
a team headed by Phyllis Smith. For more Cynthia Ramseyer. Events Committee Chair, at
information, email clairry@comcast.net 2blackcats@comcast.net no later than January 20.

2. At the Helm
Continued from Page 1
Welcome to our new communications volunteers. Ray Durazo
is editing AHOY! Danise Conrad is editing TellTales. Spencer
Nassar is scheduling watch officer and hospitality shifts, and
Cecily Hatchitt is handling the club calendar. Thank you to
Cynthia Ramseyer, Kelli Ambrosi, Martha Tingle, and Suzy
Pinkerton who served in these roles last year; Cynthia and Kelli
served for multiple years. Thank you, all!
During the Harbor Lights Award Ceremony, Carol Smith
served up a dynamite clam chowder dinner and the harbor
A BIG THANK YOU FOR TOM district brought the band “Sandbar” to the celebration. We had a
BEWLEY MEMORIAL BONFIRE great time dancing, congratulating awardees, and visiting the
new building. I wish I’d had a camera to capture early dancers
Tom's family is infinitely grateful to all of on the new floor. The building is progressing well. Please direct
you, our yacht club members who building questions, suggestions and concerns to the building
organized and came to share in a most committee or a board member.
unique memorial for a very unique
News from the Board
husband, father and grandfather.
The December meeting was the first board meeting for the 2009
Tom would have loved this huge, board. We had a transition meeting with the 2008 board,
magnificent, magical bonfire built and lit in sharing ideas and updates. The 2009 budget is being created
his honor by his friends. Thank you this month, and will be reviewed at the January meeting. We
Charlie Quest for initial preparations and discussed budget areas that have increased in costs. The 2008
kind words spoken for a friend gone. budget year closes December 31. We will now use donations to
Thank you Cynthia and Terry Ramseyer our “tip jar”, when no bartender is on duty, to fund decorations
for your contributions for this and for the in the new building.
Eight Bells ceremony. Thank you Tami
Our Cal20s are in the harbor for the winter. There is a motor to
Schubert for lighting the fire and sharing
assist bringing them to the outer harbor for your enjoyment.
Tom's fascination for what is considered
The Impulse is in the yard for maintenance, and Cal20s will be
one of the four basic elements. Many
rotated into the yard for maintenance. The sailing committee
thanks to Barb Walt and others for serving
led by Karen Flick, along with our boatyard manager Jenna
a delightful meal.. Thank you all other kind
Kinghorn, Facilities Director Bjorn Conrad and Rear
helpers whose names are not mentioned.
Commodore Ray Durazo, are working on a revised boatyard
Tom truly enjoyed spending time by a fire. plan that they will bring to the board at a future meeting. Topics
He loved to contemplate the mystery of its include usage by kayaks, sailboats and retail storage. Jenna is
powers to warm, illuminate, create and planning organizational improvements in the yard.
destroy. After all, fire has been considered
We discussed details of the new building and financing. This
sacred since ancient times. Fire is one of
phase of the building delivers a shell that includes 3 bathrooms
the basic tools of human culture.
and 3 showers. Decoration and furniture are not included in this
Thank you all. phase. Every two weeks, outstanding questions are resolved,
and invoices are reviewed, approved, and tracked by the
Lovingly,
building committee.
Sirje Bewley
Daughter, Katryn Mannik-Steelman, her See you at the club,
husband Brent Terri
Granddaughter, Xanna Steelman
Son, Henri Mannik, his wife Tania Questions, comments or articles for publication can be sent to
Grandson, Michael Mannik AHOY! at raydurazo@aol.com We reserve the right to edit
submissions for appropriateness and space considerations.
Photo credit: Katryn Mannik-Steelman

3. JANUARY EVENTS COMING SOON!
Thursday, January 1 – Steamed Mussels Feast to benefit Youth Sailing Sunday, February 1. Super Bowl Sunday.
Program – Starting 1:00 PM
Sunday, February 8. Bassoons Concert.
Saturday, January 3 – Events Committee Meeting 10:00 AM
Social Dinner – 7:00 PM - Guest Chef Kay Burns, red clam chowder, Saturday, February 14. Valentine’s Day Dinner.
salad, bread, $8 Dress up and sit down to a feast. Reservations
required.
Tuesday, January 6 – Building Committee 6:30 PM
Sailing Committee 7:00 PM Sunday, February 22. Come as your favorite movie
character or star and enjoy the 81st Annual Academy of
Friday, January 9 – TGIF Dinner 7:00 PM
Arts and Motion Picture Sciences Awards (Oscars).
Special Events Catering prepares chicken parmesan, buttered pasta,
grilled veggies, Caesar salad, bread, dessert, $15
Saturday, March 28. HMBYC Arts and Sciences
Symposium: Scott “Mars Czar” Hubbard talks about
Saturday, January 10 – Dinner (6:00 PM) and a Movie (7:00 PM) “The
putting robots on Mars.
Day the Earth Stood Still” - The 1951 version of the movie now on
theater screens. An alien lands and tells the people of Earth that they
Saturday, November 14. Commodore’s Ball.
must live peacefully or be destroyed. Fat chance. $10
Tuesday, January 13 – HMBYC Board Meeting 6:30 PM
GO TO: www.hmbyc.org and click on
Friday, January 16 – TGIF Dinner 7:00 PM Calendar to see all of the events scheduled
Special Events Catering prepares smoked beef brisket, mashed taters for the year.
with gravy, salad, corn bread, dessert, $15
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Saturday, January 17 – 5:30 PM *****
Arts & Sciences Symposium - Larry Miller talks about his work at Mono
Lake and the broader issue of California water policy. Followed by
dinner. $10
Sunday, January 18 – Winter Racing. First start at 12:30 PM, last start
at 3:15 PM. C15s, Lasers, Cal 20s.
Racing seminar “Race Committee” prior to afternoon racing.
Tuesday, January 20 – Building Committee 6:30 PM
Friday, January 23 – TGIF Dinner
Special Events Catering prepares “famous” grilled bourbon salmon, rice
pilaf, glazed carrots, bread, dessert, $15
Saturday, January 24 – Scrapbooking Saturday 10 AM to 2:00 PM
hosted by Cynthia Ramseyer.
Dinner (6:00 PM) and a Movie (7:00 PM) “Rush Hour” – Jackie Chan
and Chris Tucker in an action spoof. Chinese New Year Dinner by Terry
Ramseyer. $10
Sunday, January 25 – New building décor fundraiser crab feed.
Reservations required by January 20 to Cynthia Ramseyer. Seating limit
70 people. $25
Wednesday, January 28 – Women’s Sailing Committee 6:30 PM
Friday, January 30 - TGIF Dinner 7:00 PM
Special Events Catering prepares BBQ pulled pork, slaw, baked beans,
Texas toast, dessert. $15
Saturday, January 31 – Social Dinner 6:00 PM – Guest Chef Barb Walt
prepares chili, salad & cornbread. Game Night 7:00 PM – Bring your
favorite board game to share. No losers guaranteed!

4. Building Update
by Kelly Pike, Building Committee Chair
The exterior plywood and wrap is on and the windows are in. The roof is in process. We cannot finish the roof
until the last of the fascia boards arrive. They are spruce and cedar for weather durability. Extra care has been
taken to use very high quality materials since the building will have to face the full force of the winter storms.
The windows and roof shingles are rated for 100 mph wind resistance. (yes, that is member Dave Morris helping
out Ur’s crew.)
We had an unexpected slow-down when the building department wanted to re-review the roof truss design. This
resulted in a delay of a week while the review was completed. Thanks go to Terry Ramseyer who worked with
the building department to expedite their review. Depending on the weather, the target completion date for Phase
I (occupancy permit) is early February.
The building cost has stayed near budget. After the last review we are estimating a total construction cost of
$390,000 through Phase I. At the halfway point in the project we have had $19k of over runs and $16k of under
runs. So far we are $3k over the estimate. Our construction loan with Boral bank included a cushion of $40K for
overruns. We are looking good.
There is an email survey planned for January to solicit
your preference to paint the building white or gray. We
will email the survey to the club membership with
renderings of the expansion in white and in gray. Choose
your preference. The final selection will be based on the
survey results.
After one period of rain, a rainbow appeared over the
harbor. The rainbow happened to line up with Ron
Karp’s mirrored whale next door.
Thar she blows!

5. Shown here is a schematic
drawing of the current
configuration of the Club’s
boatyard with the new
building shown next to the
existing structure.
Planners are working to
allocate space in a manner
that serves the needs of the
Club and its members.
Boatyard Poll
by Jenna Kinghorn, Boatyard Manager
I'm currently working with Maintenance,
the Sailing Committee and the Board to
plan how to get the most and best use
out of our remaining boatyard space.
Although the yard is full right now, we
hope to make more room for members'
boats, particularly kayaks and other small
rack-storable, beach-launchable boats.
We need to know how many members
are interested in keeping boats, and of
what sizes, in the boatyard.
Please respond directly to Jenna Kinghorn
at tydpoolz@comcast.net if you:
Would like to keep one or more kayaks on an open-air rack (current rate is $15/month, billed quarterly)
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Would like to keep one or more kayaks in a covered rack (rate TBD, probably ~$30/month)
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Would like to keep a rack-storable windsurfer or similar craft on an open-air rack (rate TBD,
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~$20/month)
Would like to keep a boat on a trailer (current rate is $2.25/foot/month, billed quarterly)
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Would like to keep another form of watercraft (please give me a brief description, including dimensions
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and whether it is light enough to store on a rack) in the boatyard
Don't want to keep my boat at HMBYC long-term, but would like to be able to leave it locked up in the
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yard in an quot;overnight storagequot; area a few times a year while taking part in a regatta or other multi-day
event (please give me a brief description, including rough dimensions and whether it is light enough to
store on a rack)
Note that new space will probably not be available until the spring -- in April. Once the Sailing Committee and
Board agree on a usage plan, I'll organize some boatyard work days to move things around, clean things up, repair
and build new storage racks, etc. I hope to see you there!
In the meantime, whether you have a boat to store or not, feel free to send me ideas for how the boatyard can
better serve our membership.

6. First in a series:
Medical Emergencies
What would you do if, say, during a HMBYC function a fellow member experienced a heart attack, stroke or
other problem? A medical emergency can happen anywhere, anytime. This is the first in a series of articles that
will focus on the nature of the emergency and what you can do to help. The intent is not to substitute for trained
professional response. Always, the most important and urgent thing you can do is call 911. However, there are
also steps you can take to help the victim while waiting for the paramedics to arrive.
Knowing the Signs of a Heart Attack
And Taking Quick Action
Information Source: American Heart Association
Myths About Heart Attacks
Learn the signs of a heart attack, but remember
this: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, get
Heart attacks only happen to men. Incorrect.
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help immediately. Minutes matter! Don’t wait to
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death for
call 911. Do it right away.
women, too.
Heart attacks only happen to older people.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Incorrect. Heart attack can happen at ANY age.
Death rates from heart attacks in women 35-44
Sudden cardiac arrest is not a “heart attack”. It is
are actually increasing.
complete stoppage of the heart and breathing.
I can “wait it out”. Incorrect. For every second
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your heart isn’t receiving oxygen, the muscle If an adult suddenly collapses, stops breathing and
starts to die. Get treatment immediately to save is unresponsive to touch or voice commands,
your heart. trained or untrained bystanders should keep blood
flowing to the heart.
Warning Signs
1. FIRST, call 9-1-1
Some heart attacks are sudden, but most heart attacks
2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest
start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often
people aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long Overcoming the Barriers
before getting help.
People often delay saying anything if they suspect
Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve
they may be having a heart attack. In cases of
discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more
sudden cardiac arrest, people who are present may
than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes
be reluctant to administer CPR or take other action.
back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure,
squeezing, fullness or pain. Why? The person having the heart attack is afraid
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. of disrupting the occasion or embarrassing
Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or himself//herself if it turns out to be something else.
both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. The person witnessing a sudden cardiac arrest may
Shortness of breath with or without chest become paralyzed by the fear of doing something
discomfort. wrong that makes the problem worse.
Other signs may include breaking out in a cold
The simple solution is to become informed. You
sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
can go online to www.americanheart.org and learn
As with men, women's most common heart attack what you need to do. HMBYC may want to
symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are sponsor CPR classes. Or, you can submit your own
somewhat more likely than men to experience some experiences with medical emergencies to this
of the other common symptoms, particularly newsletter. For questions or details, contact
shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and back or kristi.miller@heart.org
jaw pain.
Next month: Strokes

7. Watch Officer and Hospitality Schedule
January 2009
W/O Hospitality Event
Jan Fri 2 Kristi Miller Liz Allison
Jan Sat 3 (2-7) Rich Symmons Volunteer needed 7p Social Dinner (Kay Burns)
(7-11) Carol Hoover
Jan Sun 4 Neil Hooper and Cecily Hatchitt Volunteer needed
Jan Fri 9 Rick & Karla Winans Reinhard Joelli &
Lauren Eisele
Jan Sat 10 (2-7) Jim Stretch (6-10) David & Carol Movie Night
(7-11) Ray Durazo Slater
Jan Sun 11 Spencer Nassar
Jan Fri 16 Terri Lahey Karin Litcher
Jan Sat 17 (2-7) Bjorn & Kirby Conrad (6-10) Volunteer needed 5:30 Arts and Sciences Symposium
(7-11) Volunteer needed 7 Social Dinner (Phyllis Smith)
Jan Sun 18 Dick & Tami Schubert
Jan Fri 23 Charlie Quest Volunteer needed
Jan Sat 24 (2-7) Volunteer needed (6-10) Volunteer needed 6p Chinese New Year DInner
(7-11) Clarke & Jean Simm Movie Night
Jan Sun 25 Cynthia Ramseyer
Jan Fri 30 Richard & Jessica Sullo Volunteer needed
Jan Sat 31 (2-7) Volunteer needed (6-10) Volunteer needed 6p Social Dinner (Barb Walt)
(7-11) Lou Michetti & Debbie Kessler
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Kay donates 10% of her commission
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that come from HMBYC members.

8. 2009 Officers, Committee Chairs & Activity Leaders
Position Name Primary Phone # Secondary Phone # Email
Commodore Terri Lahey 650 726 2474 - h 650 576 1493 - c lahey@slac.stanford.edu
Vice Commodore Neal Wehtje 650 726 1011 -h 650 868 5711 - c nealwehtje@comcast.net
Rear Commodore Ray Durazo 650 703 0813 - c 650 712 1336 - h raydurazo@aol.com
Treasurer Rich Sullo 609 273 7221 - h 650 712 1127 - h richsullo@yahoo.com
Secretary Cecily Hatchitt 650 823 2377 - c 650 728 8009 - h c.hatchitt@comcast.net
Membership Bernie Forde 650 302-1892 - c 650 302 1892 - h berndettforde@yahoo.com
Facilities Bjorn Conrad 650 793 8654 - h conradbj@transdecsys.com
Port Captain Suzy Pinkerton 650 728 3361 - h captain_suzy@mac.com
Director-at-Large Kelly Pike 650 712 0452 - h 650 740-8756 - c kelly.pike@av.abbott.com
Boatyard Manager Jenna Kinghorn 650 728 1421 - h tydpoolz@comcast.net
Bar Manager Deb Kessler 650 726 9488- h 650 703 4713 yachtclubbarmanager@gmail.com
Quartermaster (Ship's Stores) Mimi Wisnom 650 728 9544 - h 650 506-3686 - c hartestone@sbcglobal.net
650.960-4534 - o &
Events Committee Chair Cynthia Ramseyer 650 726 4860 - h 415.519-1915 - c 2blackcats@comcast.net
Events Committee - Board Rep Alt Barbara Walt 650 346-2256 - h barbaraw@interline.com
Events Committee - Board Rep Alt Barbara Dinnsen 650-728-5399 - h N/A barbara_dinnsen@msn.com
Membership Committee Chair Bernie Forde 650 302 1892 - h berndettforde@yahoo.com
Building Committee Chair Kelly Pike 650 712 0452 - h kpike@coastside.net
Sailing Committee Chair Karen Flick 650 726-5779 - h 650-283-0563 - c karen@flickiplaw.com
Youth Sailing Committee Neal Wehtje 650 726 1011 - h 650 868 5711 - c nealwehtje@comcast.net
Race Director Charlie Quest 650-823-4572 - c 650 726 0409 - o mail@drquest.com
Women's Sailing Group Chair Peggy Ruse 650 728-7084 - h 650 465 2664 - c pfruse@earthlink.net
PICYA Representative Liz Allison 650 726 9334 - h N/A chocho2479@aol.com
PICYA Rep Alt Charlie Quest 650-823-4572 - c 650 726 0409 - o mail@drquest.com
PICYA Rep Alt Terri Lahey 650 726 2474 - h 650 576 1493 - c lahey@slac.stanford.edu
YRA Rep TBD TBD TBD TBD
HMBYC Bookkeeper Karen Tobin 650 743 7636 - c 650 728 2120 - h office@hmbyc.org
Tell Tales Editor Danise Conrad 650 712-8611 - h danisej@comcast.net
Newsletter Editor Ray Durazo 650 703 0813 - c 650 712 1336 - h raydurazo@aol.com
Webmaster Godfrey Watson 650 726 1958 - h 650 504 1890 - c godfrey.watson@comcast.net
WO Scheduling Spencer Nassar 650- 650-922-0400 spencer@deepdarkseet.com
C15 Fleet Charlie Quest 650 728 5193 - h mail@drquest.com
Laser Fleet TBD TBD TBD TBD
Cal 20 Fleet Clarke Simm 650 728-7466 - h locoworks@aol.com
Calendar Scheduler Cecily Hatchitt 650 823 2377 - c 650 728 8009 -h c.hatchitt@comcast.net
Email forwarded to Secretary (Calendar Scheduler), Port Captain &
Calendar Requests calendar@hmbyc.org
Commodore
Normal Clubhouse Hours: Office Hours: Random
Friday, 6pm-11pm Office Email: hmbyc@sbcglobal.net
Saturday, 4pm-9 pm Office Phone: (650) 728-2120
Sunday, 2 pm – 7 pm Office Fax: (650) 728-1947
Club Phone & Message (650-728-2120)
Club Mailing Address: P.O Box 52, El Granada CA 94018
Physical Location: 214 Princeton Avenue