Around the World in 90 Days
Be sure to follow the adventures of Jim & Bernice Freeland as they share with us their sailing trip that took them around the world in 90 days. You can find it in our Monthly Ships Wheel starting in the Feburary newsletter.
Don't Keep Boating to Yourself!
Share it with Someone
by Don Coleman
We have been so fortunate to have access to boats, be they power or sail. Think of all the pleasurable hours that you have spent on the water. What would you trade those good times for? That's right, they are really priceless.
Now think back to when you were a kid and didn't have access to boats. How did you feel when you watched the older kids launching a Sunfish or a canoe at the beach? You really wanted to join them and have some of the fun on the water. But, alas! No one ever asked you and you could only watch jealously from the beach. If only you were asked to go along for a short ride, it would have made your day.
Fast forward to today. Are there some young people in your neigh-borhood or hanging around your docks who would really like the opportunity to sail or power boat out to a reef and fish for a while? Think about inviting them along. There is immense satisfaction in sharing your knowledge and experience with a younger generation. And doing so may light a spark within the youth's heart that will last them a lifetime.
I am an avid sailing cruiser and racer and have shared my time on the water with numerous non sailors. Enthusiasm for sailing or boating can be catching. Two of my adult friends who had never sailed made major boat purchases within a year of their inaugural. I have had family of four Chilean ranch kids, who found themselves living in Kansas City because of their father's reassignment, serve as racing crew on a 24 foot Sonar. Over the four years that they have been crewing, each became excellent boat handlers and lifetime sailing enthusiasts. Who would have thought kids form the deserts of Chile would ever take to the seas?
So next time you are readying the boat for a day sail or short cruise, think of that youth who yearns for the experience of being at sea, even if it is only for a few hours. You can make their day and maybe even their lifetime
MEMBER PROFILE
MEMBER PROFILE - CATHY CONROY
Cathy came to Florida from Brooklyn and Sag Harbor, New York. She spent 30 years on Wall Street working in Advertising and PR [and is still alive to talk about it].
At the urging of her husband’s college roommate Tom Collins, Cathy and her husband Bob, bought a Palm Beach Gardens waterfront house, where they keep their 32’ Tiara ’Txin Txin’ and raise their three Coton de Tulear show dogs.
When Cathy retired, she was looking for some-thing fun and productive to do. Remembering how much she loved to paint in High School, she searched for an instructor that would teach her how to advance her natural talent. Cathy found her instructor in Crystal Tree Plaza and began taking classes. Cathy still takes instruction and now paints three times a week in three hour sessions.
Throughout this profile you will see some of the beautiful paintings she has done. If you are ever get the change to visit her at home you will see her paintings showcased throughout her home.
Cathy likes to paint still lifes but her talent does not end there, she also does figurative pictures and is able to recreate works of famous 19th century artists with and/ or without her interpretation.
Next time you see Cathy ask her to show you her phone case which she designed and had made.
We have such talented people within the club and we are happy to share their profile
MEMBER PROFILE - GORDON RAMSEIER
In 2010, Gordon was fortunate to meet Don Hyde, the founder of VesselVanguard® and have the opportunity to become involved in a revolutionary new system to make owning a boat more trouble free and economical while significantly adding to its resale value.
VesselVanguard® is a newly launched, innovative web-based application that will change the way in which boat owners handle the many maintenance obligations of boat ownership. Very briefly, they consolidate all of the manuals, warranties, and preventive maintenance requirements for all of the important equipment on the boat, into an easy to understand profile available 24/7 on the VesselVanguard® website. The system also records all insurance and registration information and renewal dates. The brain of VesselVanguard® is a notification engine which automatically generates email Task Alerts based on hours and days of use, and sends them to the owner and their boat-yard or contractor. Once maintenance tasks are completed, VesselVanguard® maintains an ongoing detailed ship’s log.
Already, some notable manufacturers, including Meridian, Island Packet and Regal are providing initial subscriptions standard on new boats and are actively promoting
VesselVanguard® to their owner’s clubs at a count.
VesselVanguard® is also in the midst of finalizing an agreement with Sea Ray and is in active discussion with several other major boat makers.
Check it out at www.vesselvanguard.com or call Gordon at 561-775-4865.
MEMBER NEWS
A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS 
At our club's recent change of watch Christmas Dinner meeting we had a raffle of 3 lovely baskets as opposed to a 50/50 drawing.
The first number drawn got to choose first, and so on down the line. My ticket number was drawn 3rd and the prize left was a nice selection of International beers. I went up to show my ticket number, left the beer on the prize table and went back to my seat. Several minutes later Lou and Toni Radar came to me and said "would you like to trade baskets?" (they had won a lovely wine basket with 4 bottles of wine, 2 wine glasses, and some chocolate).
I looked at them with much surprise and said "why would you want to do that?" Their answer was "you just don't seem like a beer person and we thought you might enjoy the wine" I graciously accepted and thanked them. Lou even carried the basket to my car when we were ready to leave. What a random act of kindness! the wine will eventually be gone but I will never forget their generosity!! Dotty LeVally
BREAKFAST COOKIE ANYONE?
If you haven’t tried it you should - what a great way to start the morning. Our very own Maria Christman owns the patent for "Maria’s Healthy Breakfast Cookie" featured at Joseph's and Carmines. You can find Maria and sample her cookies at the PBG Green Market on Sunday’s. Be sure to like her on Facebook [click here]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE - ENGLISH LESSONS
Secretary Gayle Flaherty volunteers 2 mornings a week at El
Sol in Jupiter where she teaches English to the Hispanic
job seekers. The agency insists that they study English if
they're not working.. full article
THE MARINERS AT THE AMARA SHRINE
A delicious meal was sponsored by Norm and Carol Schmotzer, to commemorate Oktoberfest, Norm and the Mariners enjoyed the food, drinks, music and laugher. Those in attendance were Mariner Milt Austin and Marie, Mariner Joe Belsito and Car-men, Eileen Asbel, Dan and Amy Carbone who won a basket of cheer, Dottie LeVally, Charlene Ric and Lee Sanders the snowbirds from NJ. All proceeds went to the Transportation Fund which transports children to and from the Tampa Hospital and/or whichever Shriner's Hospital they might need to go to. Hope to see you at the next Mariners Cook In
Check out Yachting Customs and Courtesies authored by our own Joe Trangali. The new 480-page Yachting Customs and Courtesies - Third Edition includes over 800 full-color burgees and listings for more than 2,000 worldwide yacht clubs.
NPBYC- Reciprocity at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, CA
Amy & I had a nice visit in San Francisco recently. High on the list was the time we spent at the St Francis Yacht Club on San Francisco Bay directly across from the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz prison. The members were very cordial to us. We enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and a buffet dinner prepared by the members while watching the final game of the NCAA basketball tournament on Monday evening.
A poor ball game but wonderful time with Yacht Club Members.
The following day was spent touring wine country in Sonoma County where we enjoyed the wine.
It was a great trip
Dan & Amy Carbone
The glue that holds us together...
The Rear Commodore of North Palm Beach Yacht Club is the person charged with planning and executing our Club‘s social events. At the annual Change of Watch the candidate is installed with the reminder, ―while those things are not the primary mission of a yacht club, they provide the glue that holds its members together.‖ That glue is most visible at this time of the year.
There are some Old Salts who sneer at clubs like ours calling it a ―Fork and Knife Club.‖ In their eyes, a yacht club is about boating, and, they say, if your club‘s activities aren‘t in or on or around boats, you‘re not a yacht club. They fail to notice the phrase ―yacht club‖ has two words; they put too much emphasis on one, and ignore the other. We are, after all, a club; and a club is, first and foremost, a group of people who have a common interest. Ours is boats. At one time or another, we‘ve all owned one or operated one, and spent too many dollars because of them. Each of us has broken down somewhere or been caught in nasty weather, or … Each of us has broken down somewhere or been caught in nasty weather, or . . . well, done all of the things we like to talk about. We enjoy telling our stories to people who understand us because they have lived similar stories. When we run out of boating stories – and eventually we all do – we begin telling other stories about home and family and things that are really important in life. A common interest introduces us to each other, but it is the sharing that binds us into a family and gives our Club a soul. And the sharing happens most often at our many social events.
Social events? Forks and Knives? Bring them on!
They are the glue that holds us together.
By P/C Joseph A. Tringali
Club Members in the news…
Sheriff honors…
Ordinary people who did extraordinary things
Richard Danieri, Jorge Franco, Cynthia Kott and Kenneth Beer helped rescue off-duty Sheriff's Deputy Cheryl Griffin when her boat struck a piling and another boat that was on a lift fell on her, pinning her under water. Griffin's arm later had to be amputated.
The meaning behind the folding of the US flag: 
THE THIRTEEN FOLDS...
The first fold of our Flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace
throughout the world.
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries may she always be right; but it is still our country,
right or wrong."
The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our Republic.
The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has
been molded.
The tenth fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.
The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The thirteenth fold or when the Flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our Nation's motto, "In God We Trust."
The following is supposedly a
documented conversation
between the USS Lincoln and a Canadian "vessel".
Canadian: "Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision."