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The time to " get your cruise on " is rapidly approaching. The clubs signature cruise to Corsair YC at Emerald Bay on Catalina will be held September 6 - 8. For those that haven't been to Emerald it is a spot not to be missed and for those that have it is always a treat to go back and enjoy the beauty of the water there, the reef and the surrounding scenery. If you have children or grandchildren feel free to bring them along.
Corsair YC facilities ashore include hot water showers, toilet facilities, electricity to plug in crockpots, coffee pots and waffle irons ( I like waffles ), a large BBQ grill, etc.
I will ask that if you are coming by boat and have a dinghy please bring it as shore boat service is not available in the bay. We will have at least 2 but we will be spending a lot of time ashore so more will be needed.
The plan for the weekend is as follows:
I will bring Valor over Friday and hope to be on a mooring between 1 and 2 PM. I will have some ice onboard for planned activities but suggest each boat stockpile some as well. Those with ice makers aboard god bless you.
For those arriving on Friday I am not scheduling any club activities for Friday dinner. You can eat on your boat or feel free to come ashore to use the grill and/or the electrical outlets there. I do plan on having a bonfire ashore Friday evening and will supply the makings for smores for all. I am asking that each boat pick up 1 bundle of prepackaged firewood to donate to the bonfire. I think all the grocery stores have this. It will be appreciated if those that have long forks for toasting marshmallows and or other things that can be used for making smores bring them. Beverages are BYOB.
As of now Saturday breakfast and lunch are on your own. What I am thinking of doing for Saturday afternoon is to have a dinghy raft up behind Valor around 2 PM. I will try and locate a Karaoke machine for the talented and/or those emboldened by liquid courage to showcase their talents. I ask that everyone bring some sort of simple appetizer to be passed around. Some sort of signature cocktail will be concocted on Valor and will be made available to all in the raft up.
Saturday dinner is being planned as a pot luck ashore. The club will supply the charcoal and lighter fluid for the grill. It is a large grilling surface and feel free to place anything you bring on it. There will be room for all. Don't forget things like paper plates, utensils, salt, pepper, condiments, butter for your corn if needed and glasses or cups for your beverage of choice.
I would also like to ask if there are a few people that would like to serve on an ad hoc committee to help with the cruise details and also contribute any ideas for the weekend. If so you can reach me via email at: ndsailor68@gmail.com
I look forward to seeing all at Emerald Bay for an epic weekend.
Dan Paracchini
Fleet Captain
Meal will be catered by TBA
6:00 Appetizers and no host bar
7:00 Buffet serving line opens
Presentation to start after all seated after buffet service
Bridge Officers / Board of Directors Meeting
Members welcome to attend.
Click here to view photos from the 2018 ALYC Opening Day festivities.
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2019 Invitation and Overview
Your ALYC Officers and Directors cordially invite you to join in the ceremonies of our 53rd Opening Day on Saturday, September 28, 2019. As usual, ceremonies will be held at Newport Harbor Post 291 of the American Legion.
Schedule of Activities:
Registration and Reception: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Opening Day Ceremonies: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dancing and No Host Bar: 7:00 pm - ???
ALYC members will receive one (1) dinner and (2) drink tickets, each, for you and one guest. For each additional guest the cost is $TBD per person; which also includes one (1) dinner and (2) drink tickets. (Note: Drinks tickets are valid at the reception only, between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm). The Main Bar will also be open for drink purchases.
Opening Day is always an exciting, fun-filled event at the American Legion, and it's one of the highlights of our yachting season. We expect many visitors from other yacht clubs to share in our celebration.
Please bring your family and guests, and join in the festivities!
Topic and Speaker - TBA
6:00 pm - Sea Gals Meeting
6:30 pm - General Membership Meeting Opening
6:45 pm - Buffet Line Opens - $12.00 per person
The annual Sail for the Visually Impaired (SVI) has grown to become one of the most important and well attended philanthropic events in Newport Harbor. Each year, over 250 blind or visually impaired guests and their escorts spend a day sailing with volunteers from the American Legion Yacht Club and other area yacht clubs. There are over 150 volunteers acting as sailing skippers, crew, escorts to and from the docks, meal servers, guide dog sitters, check-in personnel, marina control, parking assignment, and much more.
SVI had humble beginnings, starting In 1990 when Bonnie Gibson and Bobbie Reed of the Women's Sailing Association - Orange County (WSA-OC) took 15 blind people sailing on a 40-foot sailboat. A year later, in 1991, American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC) Commodore J.T. Tarwater established ALYC and Post 291 as the host for SVI. Commodore Tarwater’s legacy continues today as the ALYC not only continues to host, but also manages the organization and leadership of SVI.
ALYC is proud of our legacy as the host of SVI and delighted to lead this event. As always, SVI is one of the highlights on our annual calendar.
To volunteer for this year's SVI, contact SVI@ALYC.com
Details to be posted soon.
Come enjoy summer with a raft-up with your fellow members of the ALYC, complete with live music!
Cruise in for a few hours or spend the day--large boat, little boat, dingy, or duffy. Just be sure to bring extra fenders and fly your ALYC burgee!
The plan: Arrive around 12 noon. The ALYC boat “Valor” will be the lead anchor boat and host the band. Bring hors d'oeuvres to share and enjoy cocktails and music throughout the afternoon.
Boat owners and invited guests are welcome to join in our raft up.
Monitor Channel 72.
6:30 pm - 2020 Officer and Board Elections
List of Candidates approved and submitted by the Nominating Committee:
Click here for list of Nominees
Additional nominations will be accepted from the floor prior to elections and candidates for each contested position will be given 3 minutes to address the audience prior to voting.
Please note that the election process is open only to Flag Members. Only Flag Members may nominate or be nominated to hold Officer or Director Offices, and only Flag Members may vote for the candidates for these position.
ALYC Holiday Party
Hosted by the Dive and Snorkel Club
The Dive Club will be putting on another great Holiday Party for members of the American Legion Yacht Club, the Dive and Snorkel Club and their guests. We’ll gather in the Post’s Main Hall for drinks and dinner, share highlights of our past year, have musical entertainment and be raffling off a lot of great prizes!
What a great opportunity to remember the great things that have happened over the past year, enjoy some great company and holiday cheer. We are coming up quick on the party and need to know how much food needs to be ordered. Please let us know ASAP if you’ll be attending by registering your party today.
What Time: TBA
Where: AL Post 291 - Main Hall
How Much: $TBA per attendee
What’s Included: Full Dinner, Entertainment and 1 Raffle Ticket (additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase)
Contact American Legion Post 291 for reservations
Details to be posted soon!
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