The Burgee -- Vol. 1, No. 3 - Seagate Yacht Club

FROM THEREARDale Giali,Rear CommodoreHOSTSRAY & JANNAGELEAdmiralty Law: area of law that deals withships at sea and the rights of sailors, passengers,and owners of cargoNo better time to highlight recent developments in admiraltylaw then the start of the boating season. Several lawsuits haverecently been filed against one of the most famous captains of alltime. We have known this captain -- and most of us have lovedhim -- since we were kids. No matter; three different lawsuitshave been filed against Cap’n Crunch.First the good news -- his nautical skills are not in doubt and heshould have no problem keeping his rank of “Cap’n.” It turns out,though, that a cereal consumer, Ed Werbel, has been the victim ofwhat he alleges is misleading advertising. For years he has beenpurchasing “Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries,” believing that“Crunch Berries” are real fruit. Yes, I am serious (he filed hiscase on behalf of himself and all others who bought Crunch Berries),and “no,” Mr. Werbel never explains what a “CrunchBerry” vine, bush or tree looks like. Somehow, Mr. Werbel becameaware that “Crunch Berries” are not real fruit at all, butrather brightly-colored red, purple, green and teal sugar balls. So,he sued.I’m happy to report, though, that the future looks bright for theCap’n. The first two of the three lawsuits were quickly thrownout by the court. The judge explained why: “the survival of the[Crunch Berry case] would require this Court to ignore all conceptsof personal responsibility and common sense. The Courthas no intention of allowing that to happen.” Well, there it is, admiraltylaw in a nutshell: “personal responsibility and commonsense.” Looking forward to leaving port often.19 boats and over 80 particpants.Thank you to all who attendedand to the boat skippers. Specialthanks to Sandy and Dewey Rudolphfor procuring Avalonmoorings for our club’s boats,and to Jay and Sherrie Fern forco-hosting the event and planningthe boat parade. We alsowant to thank our “Rear” for ournew chant— We Are...SeaGate!The spirit and friendship amongour members and guests madethis cruise a very special event.Our club’s first cruise to Avalonin 1977 (per Dewey and SandyRudolph) included four couplesand has now grown to a record“It is now my great pleasure and duty to declare the 2010 yachtingseason of SeaGate Yacht Club, our 34 th year, OFFICIALLYOPEN!!” announced Commodore John Humphreys. With that,the SeaGate Yacht Club Opening Day ceremony ended, capping agreat day of boating and camaraderie. Earlier that afternoon,twenty-three boats, dressed in celebration flags, lined up to paradearound Huntington Harbour letting all of our neighbors know thatit was time for the Opening. The flagship “The White Rose” skipperedby Jr. Staff Commodore Ray Nagele and his first mate Janwith passengers Commodore John Humphreys and Margaret, ViceCommodore Les Kelly and Cathy, Rear Commodore Dale Gialiand Susan and Staff Commodore Nat Pendleton and Susie startedthe parade with the Huntington Harbour Patrol boat joining theflotilla. A salute to each boat passing by was performed with thebooming sound of a cannon provided by guests Rod and SusanneAntablin.The Opening Day festivities were attended by over 120 membersand guests including Staff Commodore John Byerlin and Myrennafrom Oasis Yacht Club in Newport Beach and Commodore LloydClaus and Colleen from Huntington Harbour YachtClub. Recognized by the tolling of eight bells were members thatpassed away in the past year, Linda Mitchell and Dick Naulty. Flagofficers hoisted their flags to the sound of the booming (sort of)cannon.The clubhouse was a beautifully decorated with celebration flagsand banners and yellow and red flowers. Our very popular catereroutdid herself by providing a delicious meal that received complimentsby a lot of members. Jr. Staff Commodore Ray Nagele andJan hosted the event. Fun was had by all. It was a great opening towhat promises to be another terrific year.OPENING DAY BOATS N’ SKIPPERSThe White RoseCurrent PassionIn Reel DeepCaptain GizmoKathleenTagged & ReleasedLinda SiKismetCoral WayPupseakaFintasticDriftwoodLaFortuna IIRO IIIXspechtationsSushi HunterLucky Change IIHappy OursEquitas IIElectric LoveHappy OursChillerFLAGSHIP Ray & Jan NagelePat & Vaughn JenkesJerry & Suzanne RussellTom & Jean WordenGreg & Kathy LeeDennis & Kathy KrielRobert & Linda AxelKip & Gail CyprusRob & Cindy AllenJosef & Kim DavydovitsRobin & Jean ClarkTom & Debbie WoodClem & Linda AimeFloyd & Mira D’AngeloJeff & Bonnie SpechtPaul & Phyllis MartinezRichard & Judy KappesGary & Michelle BartlettRonald FerandelliGilbert & Chris MorrisGuy & Caron MountSteve & Imelda Armstrong