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August 2009 Hawaii Yacht Club Bulletin Hawaii Yacht Club Welcomes Transpac
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HAWAII YACHT CLUB
BULLETIN
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2009 FLAG OFFICERS
Commodore – Howie Mednick
Vice Commodore – Sterling Lau
RC for Sail – Tony Miller
RC for Power – Paul Whitmire
Fleet Captain (Cruisers) – Bill Beadle
Staff Commodore – Frank Lange
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Doug Allen (’10)
Tom Bashaw (’09)
Bob Heidrich (’10)
Linell Kam (’11)
Linda West (’11)
Craig Wicke (’09)
CLUB MANAGER
Nick Woytenko
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Membership – Ron Pestel
House & Grounds – Carl Geringer
Port Captains – Robbie Santanello & Al Bento
Galley – Richard Tatz
Mooring – Jim Triplett
Finance – Kawika Warren
Junior Sailing – Scott Melander
Judge Advocate – Mitch Burns
Ship’s Store – Marsha Lewis
Webmaster – Phillip Katzman, Christin &
Joseph Shacat
By-Laws – Mitch Burns
Special Events – Barbara Silvey
Insurance Committee – Jim Ferris
Transpac Liaison – Carl Geringer
BOG Secretary – Miriam Rappolt
GM Secretary – Shirley K. Silas
Historian – Nick Naiyoke
Aloha & Media PR Committee – Normajean
Cavell
Bulletin – Janet Scheffer
Planning Committee – Pete Richards
Images from Transpac 2009
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Images from Transpac 2009
Commodore
Howie Mednick
Vice Commodore
Sterling Lau
Fishing
Paul Whitmire
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Before The Mast
Mark C. Olsen 10
Voice of Transpac
Howie Mednick 12
Sailing
Tony Miller 16
Jr. Sailing
Scott Melander 17
Special Events
Barbara Silvey 18
Club Manager
Nick Woytenko 19
Cruising & Voyaging
Bill Beadle 20
Barbara Dove
Cover
Trina
HYC Mesick Regatta
Barbara Dove
Mt Gay Rum
Debbie Dohn & Johanna
Katzman
Sailing
Mike Salomon
Cruising & Voyaging
•photos
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Alooooha!
WHEW! The 45 th Transpac Race 2009 is now in the history books, and I believe
it will go down as the biggest and best Transpac ever. There may have been
fewer boats to enter the harbor this Transpac, but in terms of fun and aloha, it
was bigger than ever.
I had the opportunity to go to Long Beach for the start of the race, and had the honor of meeting many of the
participants and spread some aloha (and sell some tickets to our Mt. Gay Party). I found them all to be a great bunch
who were looking forward to their starts, their journey, and their arrival into Hawaii.
The Lynx, a 122 ft square topsail schooner was one of the entries in this years Transpac. They weren’t able to keep up
with the sleeker, faster boats, but they certainly made a grand entrance. Upon entering the harbor, they fired off three
rounds cannon blasts before docking at the HYC Aloha Dock. If you didn’t get a chance to see the Lynx while it was at
HYC, it will be at Ko Olina until August 9.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch (HYC), preparations were in the final stages, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the boats.
I can’t express enough my gratitude to all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this Transpac so successful. I
also want to thank those volunteers who are not members, and hope that this experience will encourage you to become a
member.
Everyone did a fantastic job. The Galley by the Sea was in overdrive. The host parties were memorable, and the Mt.
Gay Party was the best ever. In fact, according to the Mt. Gay reps, it was their largest party ever. The most hats they
have ever given out at one party were 600. We handed out (with tickets) 800! Hats off to our Vice Commodore, Sterling
Lau, for putting the party together, to Fred Samuels for coordinating the bar operations, and to Nick Woytenko, General
Manager for his hard work in setting up the staging, lights and sound. I also have to recognize Linell Kam, and the
Cruising & Voyaging Society, who did an excellent job in putting together the awards ceremony at the Waikiki Shell.
Now that things are back to normal, however you define normal, in case you haven’t noticed, we have a new floor in the
lower bar. Thanks to Mike Bullington and Tony Cole – no more stinky carpet. I also want to thank Tim “Squeegee”
Ryan for taking the time to clean all the glass doors downstairs.
The beer and wine societies have been a great success. Meetings were not scheduled in July because of Transpac, but
now that is over the Beer Society has scheduled their next meeting for August 13, 6:00 pm, and the Wine Society has
scheduled their next meeting for August 20. Both will be held at HYC Lower Deck. Watch your e-mails and notices for
reminders.
Mahalo
Howie Mednick
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Commodore
Howie Mednick

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Hi Folks!
It was all about TRANSPAC 2009 for the Hawaii Yacht Club’s
Transpac Committees, and we were ready for success before
the yachts of the 45 th Transpac race arrived in Hawaii’s waters.
Preparations for the arrival of the sailors and their families,
including the concurrent activities of the Transpac Yacht Club,
events sponsored by our sister yacht clubs, and the awards
ceremony, were all meshed with our own plans involving HYC’s
Mount Gay Rum Okole Maluna Party. It went off like a military
operation in which our committees and HYC members such as
Barbara Silvey and Linell Kam, working with the Transpac Yacht
Club, all played their parts with grace and precision, thereby
assuring a lucrative financial outcome so necessary for our club at
this time.
In early February 2009, Staff Commodore Miles Anderson and
General Manager Nick Woytenko provided me valuable insight
involving best practices in approaching profitable Transpac
celebration activities learned from past experience. Their
information precluded “re-invention of the wheel” and enabled me
to put together a credible working format going into a first meeting
with 14 volunteers on April 11. Our purpose then, as it is now, was
to focus on the success of HYC. By our fourth meeting on June
27 th , we had 73 volunteers, with all of our committees initially
staffed. Discussions of probable scenarios involving the service
of arriving sailors and their families by our club were held. The
location of HYC in relation to the mooring of the arriving yachts
was heavily in our favor. Written operational plans rendered by our
major committee heads to me showed that we were indeed ready.
After the 4 th of July, It was found that our galley services
necessitated immediate assistance in furnishing an appropriate
number and quality of “Pupu’s” with which to successfully fulfill
our event. Assistance, in the form of Bertie Gaspar, a woman well
versed in culinary services, was found to be a good match with
Chef Alfredo Lee, and the proof was in the tasting.
On Monday, the 6 th of July, the Gatewatch Committee and the Ship’s
Store began their stints at the HYC. By Saturday morning July 11,
the Alfa Romeo crossed the finish line at Diamond Head and was
met in the darkness by member George Machado and his crew. It
seemed like the ice had been broken, and the yachts seemed to
appear in the Ala Wai harbor mouth with great regularity, and at
all hours. Each yacht was met by a “chicken skin” Hawaiian chant
and a loud greeting of “Alohaaa” by Commodore Howie Mednick,
the “Voice of Transpac.” Two apprentices, Staff Commodore Al
Bento, and Rear Commodore for Power Boolie Whitmire were in
close proximity and were allowed to stretch their vocal chords on
occasion. There may be future possibilities for both in the world of
“Pitchmen”, or loftier still, a curtain call on “American Idol.”
By this time, most of the HYC Transpac Committees were in full
swing. It was great to see the fresh smiling faces of the Gatewatch
folks, no matter the hour. It must have been the examples set by Bill
Taylor and Lillian Russell. Also in perennial attendance to serve
Vice Commodore
Sterling Lau
the yachtsmen and visitor alike, were Officer of the Deck, Barbara
Mednick , and Aloha/Hospitality heads, Norma Jean Cavell, and
Patty Naiyoke. They were perseverance personified. All of our
committees were running as smooth as silk.
One magnificent reason for the smooth coordination of personnel
within their committees lay in the hands of our “scheduler” Antje
Gruenewald, who could be seen riding her bicycle to the club at all
hours to account for new volunteers who had recently signed up on
a running log next to the lower deck office. Our volunteer list kept
growing and the new personnel were assigned to an appropriate
committee in which to work. This was a major factor in the success
of our operation.
Prior to June 22 nd , Staff Commodore Verne Russell had put up his
version of the sign-up board, and had already started to make our
badges to be used during the Transpac season at the club. One day
we saw his framed photograph fastened to the sign-up board next
to the office. He had recently returned home from the hospital and
appeared to be in good spirits. Many of the volunteers were puzzled
with the placement of his picture on the board. The reason became
crystal clear shortly thereafter.
Two coconut-tree bars were constructed by Tony Cole, Ken
Downes, Scott Fretz, and Richard Page on the lower deck grassy
area. The table surfaces were covered by Paula Sumida and me
with a bamboo wood design contact paper, which made it look like a
real bar top. On the day before our party, the bars were embellished
with palm fronds by Susie Heidrich, and lighting by Kai Blake and
other members. Wilfred Arakaki was the “do it all” person and was
inspiring to watch. General Manager Nick Woytenko turned the
lights on after dark and exclaimed that the bars were decorated the
best that he’d ever seen.
On July 15, early on the day of the party, tickets to the Mount Gay
Rum Okole Maluna Party, were sold out. There were throngs of
people clamoring at the window of the HYC Office. It was at this
time that I felt that the purpose of our planning and work was “in
the can” ---we had succeeded.
The entertainment was special, and a great big mahalo goes to
Trisha Steele for her inspiration and encouragement of Amy
Hanaialii to give freely and lovingly of her time and expense in
providing a wonderful musical performance along with her band
and hula dancer for the excited audience at the Hawaii Yacht Club.
The Johnny Rock Society (which followed Amy’s performance)
added the frosting to a great event and season.
The greatest contribution of all came from 200+ of our own
member volunteers, whose spirit and sense of commonality and
family came together to help us achieve a wonderful success during
TRANSPAC 2009 for Hawaii Yacht Club. Special Kudos to the
HYC Galley, Chef Alfredo Lee, Bertie Gaspar, General Manager
Nick Woytenko and the HYC Office Staff members Mei and Jerry
who worked so hard. Aloha to you all, and see you at the Club!
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2 0 0 9 H Y C
FISHING TOURNAMENT
Schedule
September 12 4th Annual
Hooters Big Game
Tournament
October 10 The
Bob Goodman
Memorial
November 14 & 15 The Do or Die
Fishing Tournament
See the fishing wall at HYC for more details and
applications.
QUESTIONS CALL 392-2771 / 382-2013
or email susiepotts@hawaii.rr.com
See you at the weigh scale!
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Fishing
Paul Whitmire
Rear Commodore for Power
4 th Annual Big Game Fishing Tournament,
September 12 TH , 2009
$40,000 Jackpot
* based on 150 paid entries *
WEIGH-INS AT HAWAII YACHT CLUB
(Ala Wai Harbor)
ENTRY FEE:
If paid by September 6, 2009
$ 500.00
ENTRY FEE
If paid September 7 to September 10, 2009
$ 550.00
Teams consist of 1- 4 members. additional member must sign release and pay for
banquet tickets
Captains Meeting/Briefing
dATE: Thursday, September 10, 2009
TIME: 6:00pm
plACE: Hooters at the Aloha Tower Marketplace
1 free parking pass per boat captain,
(The captain or a team member must be present for the briefing)
Tournament Awards Banquet
dATE: Sunday, September 13, 2009
TIME: 5:00pm
plACE: Water Front at the Aloha Tower Marketplace
1 free parking pass per boat captain
For more information, please call Dave Hart at Hooters 524-4668
or
Boolie Whitmire at North Shore Marine 382-2013 / 392-2771
or
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“Go with the currents & sail fast.
Surf. Sail. Enjoy. Dont be a whiner”- Mark Olsen & Buzzy Trent
July 17, 2009
Race course was to HH, over
25 boats came out to race.
Wind was at 15-20 knots, out
of the NE. ON THE EDGE
OF DESTINY attempted to
check in past prep time, was
too late, was DSQ. No Trans
Pac boats joined us to race, as
awards banquet was held at
the Shell. Mahalo to RC boat
SUNDANCER with owner
David Thomas home in the
islands.
1. WHISPER n/s
2. HARVEY n/s
3. SPICE n/s
1. HIGH TENSION s
2. IKAIKA s
3. DEMASIADA s
June 26 2009
July 10, 2009
Race was to DH, with a good
turnout of 21 boats coming out
to race. Wind was light, 10-15k
out of the NE. TABOO was
late and DSQ. Mahalo RC boat
SUNDANCER with owner
David Thomas aboard.
1. MEL TEMI n/s
2. WHISPER n/s
3. HIGH TENSION n/s
1. RUNAWAY s
2. KAI MANA s
3. DEMASIADA s
Race course was to HH, over 23 boats came
out to race. Wind was at 10-12 knots. Many
boats were late to check in before prep time.
We are very busy during this starting time. KAI
MANA, HARVEY, EDGE OF DESTINY, and
HEARTBEAT were DSQ at start. AWESOME
POSSUM was DSQ for sailing outside the finish
line.Mahalo RC boat SUNDANCER with owner
David Thomas home in the islands.
1. HIGH TENSION n/s
2. WHISPER n/s
3. MEL TEMI n/s
1. DEMASIADA s
2. COYOTE s
3. BONDI TRAM s
June 19,2009
July 3, 2009
Race was to DH, with a turnout
of 18 boats coming to race.
Wind was 10-12k from the NE.
HIGH TENSION was called
back as over early. Thanks
Richard. Multi hull MANJU
won its class. GENIEVE did
not check in and was DSQ,
they sailed anyway. Mahalo to,
RC boat SUNDANCER with
owner David Thomas aboard.
1. HAZANA n/s
2. MEL TEMI n/s
3. WHISPER n/s
1. IKAIKA s
2. AWESOME POSSUM s
3. DEMASIADA s
1. MANJU mh
Race was to DH, with a good turnout of 24 boats
coming to race, Wind was 20k out of NE. EDGE
OF DESTINY DSQ, over early, no radio contact, or
check in. Welcome new race boat WIND DANCER,
thanks for joining our fleet. Mahalo to RC boat
SUNDANCER with owner David Thomas aboard.
1. WHISPER n/s
Sailing
Before the Mast: Friday Night Races
Mark C. Olsen
2. MEL TEMI n/s
3. SPICE n/s
1. HARVEY s
2. PRIMA DONNA s
3. BOOMERANG s
SPECIAL NOTE
TO ALL RACERS:
PLEASE CHECK NEW
POSTED START TIMES
AND SI’S EFFECTIVE
3/20/09.—Approved
by RC for sail TONY
MILLER and Friday Race
Committee.
a. Race announcement
with flags at 1600 off HYC
masthead. D or H.
b. Radio call to all racers
at 1715 on Channel 68.
(DH or HH buoy)
c. Skippers check in with
RC boat on 68 via radio
prior to race. We will only
communicate with boats
on 68 before the start.
Know your flags and, start
times. Use your radio. New
boats also check in earlier.
FAILURE TO CHECK
IN MAY CAUSE BOAT
TO BE DSQ. YOU
MUST HAVE A RADIO
TO RACE.
d. All race boats please
monitor your radios on 68,
and post a bow watch look
out, for kayaks, outriggers,
and paddle boards off
Waikiki during racing. Call
us if DNF.
e. We will be recalling
over early boats- so beware!
Special thanks to RC
boats:
SUNDANCER - skipper
Hal Rainwater/owner
David Thomas. RC- HYC
members, Mark Olsen,
Cmd. Frank Lange, Connie
Gomez, Barbara Mednick ,
Bill Brewer, Paula Hartell,
Marsha Lewis, and Jerry
S. They all make this race
happen. Mahalo!!!

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HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 Fax: 808-591-0998
mikedoyle@hawaii.rr.com Cell: 808-753-7911
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Above
Verne Russell
Below
Verne Russell with Patti, Brian & Steve
Voice Of Transpac
& staff commodore
Verne died peacefully at his home on July 22,
2009 at 2 PM. He had passed on before his 81st
birthday. Verne was born on July 23, 1928. Verne
was Commodore of HYC for two years - 1992-1993.
He also was Vice Commodore in 1991. Among
other achievements at HYC he held the position of
Port Captain for 9 years, Board of Governor for 3
years, Membership Chairman for 3 years, By-Laws
Chairman for 5 years plus the original webmaster
for the Hawaii Yacht Club website. He has been a
member of Hawaii Yacht Club since 1976. Verne
was voted in by the membership as an Honorary Life
member.
He is survived by his spouse Mrs. Penelope Russell.
For more information on Staff Commodore Verne
Russell go to hawaiiyachtclub.org and check out
Special wish to Verne.
Above
Verne Russell & Walter McGoldrick
Below
Verne Russell & Brian

New Voice Of Transpac
the beginning there was one. Then
In there were two. Now there are three
– Voices of Transpac. Staff Commodore
Al Bento, Rear Commodore for Power
Boolie Whitmire, and Commodore Howie
Mednick shared the duties of Voice of
Transpac for the 45th Transpac Race
2009.
As each boat entered the channel to the
Ala Wai Harbor, a chant was played. This
chant alerted everyone around the grounds
of HYC that there was a Transpac boat
entering the channel, giving all ample time
to find a comfortable vantage point to watch
the boat as they ended their 2225 mile
race across the Pacific. At the end of the
chant, and as the boat approached HYC,
they were greeted by Hawaiian music, a
huge Alooooooooha, and the names of
the skipper and crew were individually
mentioned, along with a little skuttlebut
about each crew member, if available. The
music following this was generally a special
request by the boat, which played as they
boolie, howie & al
headed down the channel to their berth
along Transpac Row. All of this blaring,
no matter what time of day or night, over
the loud speakers, controlled by the Voices
of Transpac located in the corner of the
upper deck at HYC.
Staff Commodore Al Bento did a great
job with the announcing, however, I was
on hand to que up the music as Al was
a bit technologically challenged with the
computers. Boolie, on the other hand,
was great with the announcements and
the music, but he could use a little work
on his Aloooooooha. Actually, I have no
complaints about any of the additional
sleep deprived Voices of Transpac. They
all did a fantastic job, and were available
no matter what time of day or night.
There were times when the three of us
laughed so hard we cried. The sounds of
Beethoven’s Fifth Movement was one of
those moments. We worked as a team,
laughed as a team, and got the job done as
a team. My sincere appreciation goes out
to Al and Boolie. More importantly, due
to the teamwork, we were able to save our
voices and sanity.
We three Voices of Transpac, Al, Boolie,
and myself, (Los Tres Amigos) look
forward to Transpac 2011.
Howie Mednick
Commodore
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Mahalo!
To our Volunteers
GATEWATCH
Co-Chairs:
Lillian Rusell &
Bill Taylor
Ellis Abram
Walter Agnew
Kimmy Apo
Carrie Bashaw
Robert
Bersenbrugger
Emily Bogdanoff
Jeanie Bouthillier
Raymond
Bouthillier
Bill Brewer
Mitch Burns
Robert Cassell
Don Cave
Bill Crockett
Bill Crockett, Sr.
Micky Crockett
Nancy Crockett
Don Dave
Don Farley
Suzanne Garrett
Conny Gomez
Jim Graham
Pat Giustra
Barbara Hanson
Paula Hartzell
Jim Heil
Bob Heidrich
Butch Jacobsen
Nancy Jerrell
Jordan Kaneshige
Dagmar Kauahi
Carlson Kauahi
Trina Kudlacek
Gerhard Labay
Robert Longstreth
Roger Madsen
Geoffrey
McMahon
David Mehan
Debbie Mehan
Christian Meyer
Christine Morgan
Ted Murphy
Carl Nichols
Yvette Nichols
Alan O’Dell
Jeff Ornhan
Glen Pang
Scott Payerk
Nicky Pestel
Mike Phillips
Sherlane Phillips
Marly Piver
Milt Piver
Jason Reed
Bob Reeve
Elaine Reeve
Janet Scheffer
Betty Scholl
Chuck Scholl
Frank Shivers
Lynn Shivers
Iris Simon
Larry Simon
Donna Smith
Tim Smith
Todd Smith
Ralph Sprague
Jackie Sprague
Richard
Summery-Cade
Nancy
Summery-Cade
Ron Thompson
Sue Thorndike
Kevin Watson
Linda West
Richard White
Craig Wicke
Ross Wong
Tracy Woodrow
Gregory Woodrow
HOSPITALITY/
ALOHA
Co-Chairs:
Norma Jean Cavell
& Patti Naiyoke
Marianne Ambrose
Justin Baptiz
Gary Barton
Dotty Bates
Willow Blake
William Brewer
Beth Bugbee
Jim Bugbee
Robert Cassell
Jim Cavell
Karen Cherry
Sheryle Curtis
Barbara Dove
Ann Dunkulich
Conny Gomez
Paula Hartzell
Jordan Kaneshige
Sandy Kirkoski
Stacey Krachel
Trina Kudiacek
Richard Lucero
Beth Malvestiti
Laureen McCoy
Christine Morgan
Noel Owen
Pamela Owen
Elaine Owen
Cathy Pratt
Sarah Pratt
Jason Reed
Cate Riseley
Richard Schilla
Jim Sellar
Donna Smith
Bob Stillman
Neta Stillman
Lone Strewbury
Eric Vize
Taeni Westernoff
Mary Westernoff
Benita Whitaker
Jim Wilbert
Judy Wilbert
Barbara Yandre
Transpac
2009
SHIP STORE
Chair:
Marsha Lewis
Claudia
Gery Allen
Carol Allison
Buzz Barr
Marion Barr
Dotty Bates
Willow Blake
Marge Boyd
Debi Bukala
Christy Carmen
Bill Crockett
Rick Denton
Janice Eagle
Stacey Krachel
Frank Larkins
Marcia Lufkin
Beth Malvestiti
Laureen McCoy
Patti Naiyoke
Carl Nichols
Yvette Nichols
Mike Phillips
Marly Piver
Milt Piver
Miriam Rappolt
Cate Riseley
Cindy Sundling
Donna Smith
Linda Spadaro
Ann Tam
Mariann Tesauro
Jorge Vargas
Leslie Vargas
Ann Weers
OFFICER OF
THE DECK
Chair:
Barbara Mednick
Paul Antonelli
Doug Allen
Tom Bashaw
Bob Blaur
William Brewer
Mitch Burns
Don Cave
Jim Cavell
Hal Hallonquist
Paula Hartzell
David LaFayette
Bill Littell
Richard Lucero
Beth Malvestiti
Junji Nemoto
Mike Robertson
Jerry Sinay
Walt Thorndike
Mary Westernoff
Taeni Westernoff
Richard White
MOUNT GAY
PARTY TEAM
Chair:
Sterling Lau
Ed Abbott
Greg Allen
Wilfred Arakaki
Penny Barton
Bill Beadle
Peter Biehl
Kai Blake
Willow Blake
Melody Branum
Oy Branum
Tony Cole
Sherlane Dick
Barbara Dove
(Photos)
Ken Downes
Lauren Eisele
Hillary Ellis
Scott Fretz
Antje Gruenewald
(Schedule Chair)
Paula Hartzell
Suzie Heidrich
Chris Hornbeck
Kazu Lui Kwan
Larry Mangold
Dean Nakasone
Laureen McCoy
Mary Nevelle
Yvette Nichols
Richard Page
Diana Phillips
Helen Puhl
Jason Reed
Tim Ryan
Dorothea Rys
Cindy Scheepner
Karen Scholl
Coni Shedz
Trish Steele
(Hawaiian
Entertainment)
Kaz Stewart
Richie Sweet
Paula Sumida
Lorraine Tobin
Louise Taylor
Richard Whitaker

HYC SHUTTLE
Scott Aldinger
Gary Brookins
I.D. Blume
Mitch Burns
Lenny Cantor
Tony Cole
Antje Gruenewald
Larry Jenneta
Ben Merritt
Tony Miller
Tim Morency
John Morton
Susan Novak
Mark Olsen
Ron Pestel
Mike Phillips
Jason Reed
Skip Riley
Milt Shor
Lynn Silva
Evy Solatroo
Ron Stebbins
Walt Thorndike
Craig Wicke
Steve
Walter
Mike
GALLEY
Chef Alfredo Lee
Bertie Gaspar
VOICE OF TRANSPAC
Al Bento
Howard Mednick
Boolie Whitmire
Mahalo!
To our 09 Welcoming Hosts
Transpac
2009
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Akela North Sails Hawaii/PDF
Alaska Eagle Harbor House, Inc.
Alchemy Makani Kai Yacht Club & Jewels and Jenn
Alfa Romeo Cades Schutte LLP & Jimmy Buffett’s Restaurant & Bar
Allure Prosperity Corner
Artemis International Order of the Blue Gavel
Bad Pak Kaneohe Yacht Club
Bengal 7 Jimmy Buffett’s Restaurant & Bar
Between the Sheets Britvich/Brooks Family
Bloodhound Coulson Construction
Cazador Shac-Attack
Charisma Ed Lott
Cipango Creekside Lounge
Criminal Mischief Mel Temi
Far Niente HYC Cruising & Voyaging Society
Flash Dr. Michael Masters Office & Wailana Coffee House
Free Range Chicken Big Wave Flavors North Shore Farms
Grand Illusion G.I. Hawaii
Hassle Dicki’s Crew
Houla Michael & Vanessa Roth
Horizon The Green Flashes Team
Hula Boomerang
J World Cisco/Kudlich
Leglus Hawaii Yacht Club
Lynx Team Spirit
Magnitude 80 Alele II
Medicine Man “A” Team
Mighty Tangaroa Magic Island Petroleum Fuel Dock
Mirage Hector’s Mirage & Outrigger Canoe Club
Narrow Escape Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron
OEX Waikiki Wahines
Paranoia Howie & Barbara Mednick
Passion Passion for Aloha
Pegasus 50 Jim & Sally Ewing
Pyewacket Waikiki Yacht Club
Ragtime Trish Steele & Chart House Honolulu
Relentless 35 Team Edge
Relentless SC52 Associates West Marine Honolulu
Reinrag 2 Pacific Yacht Club
Roy’s Chasch Mer Stan’s Hui
Ruahatu Cantor’s Crew & Assaggios Resturante
Samba Pa Ti North Sails Hawaii, Inc.
Tachyon III Hawaii Senior Life Enrichment Assoc. & Izakaya Nonbei
Valkyrie W5
Wasabi “G dock gang”
Westerly Bo Wheeler & Marcy Fleming
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Aloha Racers!
Amidst the Transpac racers arriving, we held our annual Mesick
Series Regatta. This series was a 3 day event consisting of a
night race, 2 around the buoys races and lastly a slog up to
Koko Head and back. Conditions were blustery which tested
crew skills. Several protest flags popped up during the racing,
however, in the end the participants dropped their protests.
Having fun was more important than sitting in a protest room.
Overall Results for the weekend: PH A – 1st – Boomerang,
2nd – Prima Donna, 3rd – Bondi Tram and 4th place went to
Cazan. Ph B – 1st – Demasiada. ORR A – 1st – Boomerang,
2nd – Cazan and ORR B – 1st – Demasiada. The Race
Committee got a workout as this series was a bit complicated
logistically. Well done Race Committee and special thanks to
PRO Johanna Katzman. Committee boats were provided by
yours truly, Mitch Burns and Bill Beadle.
Remember that there are other boats
prior to your starting that you may not
aware of and they have the RIGHT OF
WAY.
Sailing
Tony Miller
Rear Commodore for Sail
The Lahaina Race is fast approaching. If there is enough
interest, we will run a feeder race on 29 Aug from the Ala
Wai to Kamalapau, Lanai. The Needles or Black Manele are
possible mooring spots after the race. Also, we are still thinking
about moving the starting line for the Lahaina Race to off of
Kapalua. We would appreciate your input for this and the Lanai
Race. Please email me at eye2020@hula.net as soon as possible.
Another reminder will be emailed to all racers in mid-August.
As RC for Sail, I would like to thank all of the powers that be,
volunteers and folks on the clock for a smashingly successful
Mt. Gay Okole Maluna Transpac party. This one will be
remembered for a long time. Energy was high and at HYC you
could truly feel the Aloha Spirit.
On a serious note, we still have boats participating in the Friday
Night Races that are oblivious to other yachts which are in their
starting sequence. Remember that there are other boats prior
to your starting that you may not aware of and they have the
RIGHT OF WAY. The Friday night fleet has grown over the
years and it is important that you communicate to the Race
Committee WELL BEFORE your intention to race and your
declaration as to either spinnaker or non-spinnaker class.
Tony

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Junior Sailing!
Junior Sailing
Scott Melander
Three HYC sailors
participated in the qualifiers
for the Sears Cup on July 15
and 16th in Pearl Harbor.
The Sears Cup is US Sailing’s
Keelboat Jr Championship
and will be held in Rhodes
19s and the Pearl Harbor
Yacht Club along with the
Navy’s Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Dept hosted a
great event. There was a
clinic on July 15 and the race
was on the 16 with teams
from Pearl Harbor, Waikiki,
and Hawaii Yacht Clubs.
The winds were 12-18 knots
and the racing was very close
with the three boats crossing tacks often. Going into the last
race there was a tie and the winner of the race would decide
the series. PHYC finished a half a boat length in front and will
represent Hawaii in Massachusetts at the Sears Cup this August.
Congratulations to a great series to the HYC team of Mitchell
Woodrow, Tristan Stenek and Colby Curtis. They were able
to sail to two firsts in the regatta and had an exciting race
5. Thanks to Dean Smith at Pearl Harbor along with Seamus
Murphy for hosting the day.
The US Sailing Association Junior Olympic Sailing Festival
for Hawaii was held July 6-10 with events in 420s, Toppers,
El Toros and Lasers. The first three days was the 420 regatta
with 10 boats competing with trapeze and spinnaker. There
were many blazing reaches and some great upwind shots during
the last day. The last two days had the Toppers, El Toros,
and Lasers sailing in some windy conditions. There were 90
competitors from Kaneohe, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and Hawaii
Yacht Clubs. The banquet for the event was put together by
Anastasia Stallings whom we thank for such a great afternoon.
We’ve had a great summer program and I owe a lot of thanks
to our instructor staff of Jackson Cook, Ailana Warren, Ali
Crighton, Laura Hughes and Colby Curtis. They make
everything happen on a daily basis.
Upcoming events include two Hawaii Laser Association races
on August 1 and 2nd; and two 420 regattas on August 5 and 6.
Adult sailing lessons are taught on an ongoing basis in our Cal
20 and 420 fleet.
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The Special Events Team would like to welcome our new
members. HYC offers a wide range of events for your
participation. Please join us in the following:
G O O d w I l l I N d U S T R I E S F I S H I N G T O U R N A M E N T
94 physically challenged anglers participated Sunday 7 June
09 on the 20th Annual HYC Goodwill Industries Fishing
Tournament. This is the club’s warmest and worthiest event.
The anglers are so great full to take part that they can’t thank
you enough; smiles beam from check to check, eyes twinkle
with happiness. If you missed the event this year, plan on
attending in 2010 around the same time. This is an event not to
miss.
T R A N S pA C 2009 – was a huge success! 49 racing vessels were
welcomed into the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor on Transpac
Row (500 row in the Ala Wai) with the traditional “Aloha
Spirit”, being greeted with lei’s and mai tai’s. Once the skipper
and crew were off the boat, the ”parties” began – grills were lit,
cooking hamburgers, steak, shrimp, fish tacos; hula dancers
accompanied by an ensemble of ukulele players entertained to
their hearts content. The first tall ship, Lynx, entered in the
race was moored at the Aloha Dock. They were welcomed by
over 200 people. All yachts were welcomed no matter what
time of day of night they arrived. This event has over 300
11 November Veterans Day Breakfast
22 November Honoring Long Time Members
Membership #’s 1000 to 1299
Above
Mike Phillips and his wife Diana Walters
2009 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
new HYC
Special Events
Barbara Silvey
volunteers from headquarters, some follow me boats, inspection,
mooring and welcoming host. If you want fun and action, plan
on participating in 2011.
Staff Commodore Verne Russell – Celebration of Life for
Staff Commodore Verne Russell will be Sunday 26 July 2009,
4:00 pm lower deck at HYC. Verne’s life was HYC, he’s known
as the “Man with the Camera”, taking photos of every event
up to the very end. Staff Commodore Miles Anderson will be
putting on the web a tribute to Verne and his love for HYC.
Verne served the club as a board member, Vice Commodore,
Commodore, port captain, by-laws committee and advisor to
all committee heads. Verne was an outstanding member and
volunteer; he’ll be missed in many many ways. Aloha Verne!
H O N O R I N G l O N G T I M E M E M b E R S – is scheduled for Sunday
November 22, 2009. Plans are being made to recognize
membership numbers 1000 to 1299. Mark your calendar for an
evening of historical memories.
12 December Christmas Boat Parade
members
Mahalo,
Barbara Silvey
Special Events Coordinator
926-0250
Other new members - not pictured are
Diana Walters, Tiffini Lopez, Loyd (Alan) O’Dell. Nick Acson

Aloha Valued Members,
T R A N S pA C I F I C YA C H T R A C E
As you are reading this article the 45th Bi-Annual Trans Pacific
Yacht Race will have come to an end. For details on the race
results visit the transpacificyc.org website.
HYC v O I C E O F T R A N S pA C
Our very own HYC Commodores assumed the position of
Voice of Tranpac welcoming all racers as they made their
way to port. Special thanks to Commodore Howie Mednick,
Staff Commodore Al Bento and Rear Commodore Boolie
Whitmire.
T R A N S pA C v O l U N T E E R A p p R E C I A T I O N pA R T Y
Thank you to all the Transpac Volunteers. This year Hawaii
Yacht Club was the Host Club for the Okole Maluna Mount
Gay Transpac Party. If you were a Transpac Volunteer please
try to attend this party on August 1st from 3pm to 6pm. Be
sure to bring your Transpac Identification Badge.
b O b G O O d M A N F I S H I N G T O U R N A M E N T
The Bob Goodman Fishing Tournament in August has been
rescheduled for October 10th. Next in store get ready for the
Hooters Fishing Tournament on September 12th & 13th. Our
RC for Power, Boolie, will have the details for this event. This
year has been an exceptional and exciting year for our fishing
tournaments thanks to Boolie and his wife Susan and as
always our legendary Staff Commodore Al Bento who have put
together new events such as the Hooters Tournament.
HYC H A S A N E w A d A U N I S E x R E S T R O O M
I usually try to leave the volunteer recognition up to the
Commodores; however, I have had the pleasure of observing
these fine individuals at work. I would like to recognize
a group of exceptional members who have donated their
valuable time and effort toward building the new ADA
Unisex Restroom. In no particular order I would like to thank
Governor Tom Bashaw who spearheaded the entire operation
from beginning to end. My thanks go out to Jim Schmit
for the architect work and planning, Staff Commodore Pete
Richards for permits plus general knowledge and support,
Richard Tatz for the tile and mason work plus general help
Club Manager
Nick Woytenko
in all areas, Walter Agnew for electrical work, Eric Beach for
grouting, Bob Cochrane for doors and Steve Stock for taping
and prep-work. Last but not least I want to thank Tim Ryan
for assisting in all aspects of the operation including finishing
work of the interior and exterior. These guys are truly the
finest. Thank you so very much! By the way, in case you didn’t
know this group of individuals are also responsible for our
newly renovated Ladies and Men’s Restroom.
A N E x C E p T I O N A l Y E A R F O R v O l U N T E E R S !
Transpac Yacht Races seems to bring out the best in people.
Our very own Vice Commodore Sterling Lau along with Paula
deserves special recognition in organizing this event. VC Lau is
supported by so many volunteers.
O k O l E M A l U N A M O U N T G A Y pA R T Y
We broke records with over 800 people that attended this
event. The decorations looked great and I thank Ken Downes,
Scott Fretz, Tony Cole, for the construction of the grass shack
bars that received so many compliments. Special thanks to
Richard Page for the donation of palm tree branches used for
the stage and bar decorations. Chef Alfredo and his staff were
responsible for the great pupu spread that fed over 700 people
without a glitch. Everyone was blown away by the great tasty
food and presentation. HYC is fortunate in having such a
professional food operation.
N E w F l O O R IN T H E S H I p S T O R E A N d l O w E R b A R
The people responsible for installing the new floor covering in
the Ship Store and Lower Bar are Mike Bullington and Tony
Cole. Another great job by these two individuals who have
done many projects in this club.
A b I G M A H A l O T O HYC E M pl OY E E S
On a final note I want to thank the entire HYC staff for all
you have done. You are truly a fine group of professionals and I
am proud to serve you.
See you at the club,
Nick
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Below _Cruisers wait to welcome Far Niente
The Cruising and Voyaging Society is
a broad mix of people with a common
goal: to have as much fun on and
around the water as possible! July was a
prime example as many of our members
dove into the Transpac experience and
had a ball. Bill and Lillian headed up
gate watch, Norma Jean hospitality, and
Society members served as the greeters
for the Awards Ceremony under Linell’s
leadership. Members of the Cruising
and Voyaging Society served as OD,
decorators, escort boats, pier ops, you get
the idea…. The whole group acted as host
for Transpac boat Far Niente, welcoming
them upon their arrival with food and
Mai Tai’s, to the delight of the crew and
their families. Skipper Pat Hearne then
showed their appreciation by treating the
host committee to brunch at the yacht
Cruising & Voyaging
club. While we didn’t have a formal cruise
in July, we sure lived vicariously through
our interaction with all of the Transpac
racers.
The First Sunday Brunch on July 5th had
nearly 20 participants. The kitchen did
a fine job and the conversation was lively.
These First Sunday get-togethers are
informal, no agenda or speakers… just a
social event to start off the month.
Below _Ed and Kimmy with Capt. Pat
Bill Beadle
Fleet Captain
It is a great way to get to know one another
and find crew for your boat or boats to
crew on. For Yacht Club members who
want to get involved with boating, this is
a perfect start! We gather at 9 a.m., after
the marine swap meet at the fuel dock.
Come join the party.
Above _Far Niente’s Thank You Brunch
August 19, the third Wednesday of
August, is the date of our next meeting.
At 6 p.m. we will gather on the lower
deck to discuss weekend cruises for
September and October and recap other
adventures (like haul-outs…). Cruising
and Voyaging Society meetings are open
to all and feature items of interest to all
boaters. Then at 6:30 p.m., Skip Riley
of Transpacific Marine Surveyors will be
sponsoring another of his Yachtsman’s
Seminar Series, details below.
H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N ! –It is not a question
of if, but when, a hurricane will strike
Hawaii. The Yachtsman’s Seminar Series
will feature Rick Shema, The Weather
Guy, offering his prediction of what
is in store for us this year. Rick is a
meteorologist of great renown, providing
weather prognostication for many racers
and voyagers around the world. He retired
from a career as a Navy meteorologist
after guiding carrier groups around
and through storms for many years. In
addition to Rick’s presentation, Skip Riley
plans a discussion on storms of the past
and the lessons learned by boaters. Attend
this meeting to learn about Hawaiian
“hurricane holes”, anchoring and mooring
techniques, surviving in the Ala Wai,
among other vital topics.

Above
From Transpac 2009
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HURRICANE! TYPHOON!
Our annual preparation seminar returns
Our Sixth Year Open House at The Hawaii Yacht Club
2009-10 SYNOPSIS
Probability of Hawaii Being Hit
“FREE TO PUBLIC- HYC OPEN HOUSE”
*Important* Invite your friends
* 2009 YACHTSMANS MARINE SEMINAR SERIES *
Presented by & in conjunction with
SkI p RI l E Y, CMS - 271-0905
Mid-Pacific Marine Surveyors
Our Guest Speaker
RIC k SH E M A
Meteorologist of Weatherguy.com
FOR YACHTSMEN by YACHTSMEN
This fun, lively & informative seminar series is offered to you free of charge.
Plan to arrive early to ensure seating. Restaurant and Bar will be open
Where are our Hurricane Holes?
How to tie up your boat to a mooring? Slip? or at Anchor?
What is the prognosis for 2009 and 2010?
What does El Nino and El “Nina mean to us?
More information? contact the HYCclub @ 944-9666 ext 10 or Skip at 271-
0905
WHERE
The Hawaii Yacht Club (Ala Wai Harbor)
Wednesday, August 19th,
TIME
6:30- 8:30pm
SPECIAL HYC MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE OFFERRED

August 2009
Happy Birthday to our members! You are eligible for a drink at the bar any day during your birthday month. Enjoy!
Su n d a y Mo n d a y Tu e S d a y We d n e S d a y Th u r S d a y Fr i d a y Sa T u rd a y
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Crusing &
Voyaging Breakfast
Don L. Jensen
Jeanne L Wilder
Masaki Kamatsuka
Billie Harlan
Norma Wilson
hYC Board
Meeting
530pm
Lynn Shivers
Paula Hartzell
Jorge Vargas
Raymond Barry
Leslie Vargas Lee R. Severs
Friday Night Band
“JOhNNY rOCk
SOCIeTY”
730-1130
Henry H. Peterson
Alberta A. Nobu
Fred Kobashikawa
Nani Paine
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Michael Ray
Tim Morency
Betsy Anderson
Bruce Baxter
Sherman Whitmire
Board Meeting
530pm
Rand Johnson
Margaret Rains Michelle Mccowan
Beer Society Tasting Friday Night Bands
“DON’T ShAre
UNDerweAr”
730-1130
Karine W. Parlee
Peter Vorfeld Green
Puchi Romig
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Richard Ally
William J. Bennett
Dale T. Mogle
Lynne Milner
Wilfred Arakaki
hYC General
Membership
Meeting
Antje Gruenewald
Sue Eide
Crusing &
Voyaging Scty. Mtg.
hurricane Semenar
&
hYC Open house
wine Society
Tasting
Gordon R Fowler
Lizabeth Smith Dudley B. Worthy
Friday Night Bands
“SIMplICITY”
730-1130
R. Lee Peppell
Stanley Harlan
Sandra Bell
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Coast Guard
Auxiliary Meeting
7pm
Lily C. Dille Amy Cisco Edward H. Carus
30 31
Harry Y. Hirahara
Walter A. Throndike
James E. Schade
Friday Night Band
“JOhNNY rOCk
SOCIeTY”
730-1130
James G. Wilbert
Barbara Tracy Harry Y. Hirahara
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Saturday Night Band
“CArrIe NIChOl”
630-930
Mary Hamilton-Olsen
Saturday Night Band
“20 DeGreeS
NOrTh”
630-930
Sunny Crowley
Lois Ables
Saturday Night Band
“rOShAN”
630-930
Kenneth Rewick
Linda Payes
Denyse Ray
Saturday Night Band
“GABe ‘AkU’
COMpehOS”
630-930
Ala wai - lanai -
lahaina return
Feeder
Saturday Night Band
“leNNY weST”
630-930
Beth Bugbee
Jean Bar
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