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Last chance!  The new printed  2014 Membership Directory will be coming out in February.  Please let us know of any changes to names, address, phone numbers, email addresses, boat name and make.  Send information to sjustjones@gmail.com.

The race on Saturday suffered extremely light winds but our gallant SYC sailors persevered.

Congratulations to Head Rush (Charlie Watt, Antrim 27) for taking first place, and to Wildy (Jenny Thompson, Wilderness 30) and Relentless (Tracy Rogers, J/92) for taking second and third place respectively.

For a great photos and narrative about race #3,  check out the article at norcalsailing. For more  Redwood Cup race results, click here.

Kathy Conte & Cathy Moyer, Redwood Cup Fleet Captains

This last weekend Nick and Robin Weber hosted the Sequoia Chili Cook-off.  And what an outstanding event it was!  The Webers and their crew accepted the 11 dishes and kept them cooking or warming while we all went out for Redwood Drift # 3. 

Upon our return the dining room was set up, the Crock Pots were bubbling, the sample cups were passed out and the chili contest commenced!  We had over 40 judges – each an expert -- judging flavor, color and aroma among other qualities. 

I was so impressed with the Weber’s efforts – they even sewed the ribbons awarded that afternoon.  But they had help!  Thank you to Theresa Howard, Rick and Petra Gilmore, Cody Hmelar, Lina and Sue.

And we had winners!  Cathy Moyer took 3rd place, Chris Hartman nailed 2nd place and Past Commodore Larry Mayne blew everyone away with first place.  Congratulations to you all.

Dan Lockwood, Vice Commodore

Friday January 24, 2014

We have a DID this Friday with a terrific menu as well as an interesting presentation! 

Our menu will include:

Grilled Southwestern Chicken with cool avocado sauce Or
Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia with Cool avocado sauce
Roasted sweet and regular potato
Sauté veggie combo (peppers,onion,chard)
Regular salad and cilantro slaw
Vanilla cake and ice cream

All for $ 14.50.

As for our presentation, Byron Jacobs and Linda Ryan who crewed on the Weber’s yacht on the last Baja Ha Ha will share their thoughts, observations and photographs.  We have all dreamed of making this trip and this Friday we can see and hear if the voyage lives up to its near legendary reputation.  I am also sure many questions will be answered. 

Come join us for this worthwhile evening.

Dan Lockwood, Vice Commodore

The book is Vodka Diplomacy by our own Phaedra Fisher - read it now and be ready for next week. Phaedra will lead the discussion on Wednesday, January 29. 2014, at 7 PM in the Sequoia Yacht Club Lounge.

On Thursday, January 30, 2014, the San Mateo County History Museum will debut a new photographic exhibit entitled Salute to the Sequoia Yacht Club.  Started in 1939, the Sequoia Yacht Club is celebrating its 75th year in 2014.  Located within the Port of Redwood City for all of its years, the Club has become a fixture of the sporting life of the San Francisco Peninsula.  The display will be mounted within the Museum's historic rotunda.  The Museum is open every day except Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and youngsters, and free for children five and under.  The Museum occupies the 1910 county courthouse at 2200 Broadway in downtown Redwood City.  For information go to www.historysmc.org, or call 650.299.0104.

- from the Redwood City Enews (courtesy of Kathy Harris)

Wednesday, February 26, 1014

Yep, you read that right!  An all day bus trip in our own private coach to gamble our little hearts out in the North Bay!  More details to follow but plan your day off or sick day now!

During a recent cruise out while sitting on Agave sipping a cocktail with Michele Hartman, I described an idea I've had to draw attention to our club when visiting other marinas for club cruise outs.  I've noticed that big flags often fly from masts to draw attention to things like boats for sale, etc, and they look kinda cool.

We pondered doing something similar with a very large SYC burgee to raise awareness of the yellow and green.  Fast forward and this week... Michele surprised me with a GIANT Sequoia YC burgee that she made!

And so, I'm very excited to announce that during this month's cruise out to South Beach, WebTide will proudly fly for the first time the "SYC Cruise Out Burgee" from high atop her mast, letting everyone know, Sequoia's in the house!

Shannon Amerman, Cruise Out Captain

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