Where's the Burgee? - Encinal Yacht Club

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14 NOVEMBER 2012 OUT OF THE ARCHIVES Compiled by Debra Early 1940s: Growth, War, Growth, Retraction Photo by Tony Shaffer SOUNDINGS We were so lucky to have Woody Minor at the Commodore’s Ball! This summary continues the chronological decade reporting and covers the 1940s of the club’s history, which is summarized to a large extent on his book “On the Bay”. I’m also looking for good ideas to supplement, stories and more pictures, so just let me know! The revival of small boats and boat building continued into the early 1940s. The club was getting ready to celebrate its 50 year anniversary, and a huge storm blew through in 1941, the largest since 1892. The clubhouse and bathhouses came through the storm well, but the walkway and workshop were severely damaged. The damages were estimated at $4,000 and were covered primarily by insurance. Due to the 50 year celebration, the repairs were quickly completed in time for the opening day weekend in May. The season prior to the war in 1941 was busy for regattas. The Snipe regattas on the bay attracted over 40 boats, and an Alameda around the island regatta attracted 25. Then the Second World War began in 1942, lasting to 1945. The war years, due to industry, increased population in the bay area by ½ million and had a huge impact on Alameda due to our proximity to the water, airports and rail. The club lost older membership, yet attracted new family members during this period. There were many bowling, handball, and bingo parties. There were also special Halloween and Christmas parties. Yachting was extremely limited and most regattas were discontinued, including the Snipe around the Island, the last being pre-war in 1941. ENCINAL YACHT CLUB · 1251 PACIFIC MARINA · ALAMEDA · CA · 94501 · 510.522.3272
15 NOVEMBER 2012 SOUNDINGS However, yachting resurged after the war, to an extent, although Alameda was in a period of economic transition. Post-war resulted in many retractions in shipping, the presence of the Navy and Coast Guard decreased. The population waned, yet the club survived just fine for a while on low fees topping with a high membership of 225 right after the war. However, the club could not survive on these low fees that had not changed from the 1920s. As expected, as fees increased, membership decreased ending the decade on a somewhat lower note. Photo by Darrell Powell-Ford ENCINAL YACHT CLUB · 1251 PACIFIC MARINA · ALAMEDA · CA · 94501 · 510.522.3272 Debra
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