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1967 Navy Yacht Club was founded in November, facility construction began in December, Four Coronado 25’s were ordered for use by the club.
1968 Wednesday noon races and Winter Day Sailor Series were started. Dues were .25 per month. First flag pole was installed and a new patio roof was completed. NYCLB initiated an annual race from Oxnard (no spinnakers). Initiated the first Navy Day Regatta.
1969 Seaplane buoys were installed for moorings. 117 members. A fifth Coronado 25 was purchased. All five raced in the New Port to Ensenada race. There were 39 entries in the Navy Day Regatta. Seaman Henry Sprague represented the NYCLB, winning the Congressional Cup.
1970 Fifty-two slips were dedicated in August of this year. First Club cruise out to Catalina. Rabbit races were held on Thursday evenings. NYCLB joined the Yacht Club Association of Los Angeles. NYCLB was accepted as an Affiliate Member of the SCYA.
1971 Seventy-five boats competed in the Commodore’s Invitational Regatta. NYCLB hosted the Mid-Winter regatta. The first Salty Saturday Races was in April. Twenty additional slips were added. Family cookouts on the patio became popular. Membership reached 200.
1972 The Marina Clubhouse was dedicated in June. Cruises to KHYC and Bahia Corinthian. Parking lot and job boom was installed. Coronado 25’s were replaced by Catalina 27’s.
1973 NYCLB became incorporated. Naval Station downgraded to Support Activity. Naval Station was no longer home port for ships. Newsletter was named the Scuttlebutt.
1974 Ocean racing participation increased. NYCLB sponsored sailing symposiums and was well attended. Clarence Shaw organized the Junior Sabot Program. Jr. Sailing scholarships were established. 180 people attended the 4th of July picnic. Lady Skipper’s Race was initiated in October with a chili fest following the races.
1975 NYCLB was upgraded to Associate Member of the SCYA. A full cruising calendar added to social and competition activities. NYCLB hosted the Cal 25 Nationals.
1976 This year was marked by successful racing, cruising, and social activities. Hosted West Coast Sailing Championship race.
1977 NYCLB participant in the TRANSPAC, Ruel Cameron in Tahuna represented the club. Highlight of the year was the tenth year Anniversary Party in October.
1978 A five year plan for the NYCLB was developed and implemented. NYCLB joined the Southern California Youth Yacht Racing Association.
1979 The year of the cruise out! We had a cruise out each month of the season. NYCLB hosted the first international race series with the Japanese. Hosted the first SBORA Nationals. First USMC Commodore.
1980 Members participated in bareboat charter cruise to the British Virgin Islands. Revised and updated the By-Laws. Hosted new PHRF open event for ladies, the Footin’ Foxes Race. First annual 4th of July Parade.
1981 Hosted SCYA dinner meeting at Allen Center. Held first Opening Day Ceremony. Held expanded 4th of July Boat Parade and Picnic. Membership increased to 248. First Coast Guard Commodore.
1982 NYCLB was upgraded to Regular Member of SCYA. Student membership program was established for NROTC members at USC and UCLA to provide training for future Navy Officers. Organized a chapter of the International Order of the Blue Gavel for Staff Commodore’s. NYCLB entry in Lipton Cup. The Marina was expanded with an additional fifty slips and new dock.
1983 NYCLB participated in management of SCYA sponsored Olympic Classes regatta. Reciprocal cruising schedule expanded to include Dana Point YC and Dana West YC. NSNSA Secretary Bob McWethy was the guest speaker at November dinner meeting.
1984 NYCLB and the SCYA assisted with the sailing events for the Olympics.
1985 Major facility expansion was completed to 350 slips, new concrete pilings and many rebuilt docks. Hosted 13 different yacht clubs from Southern California using reciprocal privileges.
1986 Membership peaked at 273. Members Day Brunch plus an outstanding Opening Day Ceremony. Sponsored first Christmas Parade of Lights.
1987 Twentieth Anniversary! Membership roll contained a broader representation of variety of uniformed services. Retired members continue to provide leadership and continuity in the ongoing operation of the club. Staff Commodore, John Larson received the LA-LB Harbor Association’s Yachtsman of the Year award.
1988 With five other yacht clubs NYCLB sponsored the Charity Regatta. Ground breaking for new two story clubhouse. First woman Commodore.
1989 New Marina facility completed. Bobby Novodvorsky was selected as the Los Angeles- Long Beach Yachtswoman of the Year. First annal Lady Skippers Invitational race.
1990 NYCLB continues to co-sponsor the Oakland-Catalina race with MYCO. Continue to co-sponsor the Charity Regatta for the Childrens Hospital.
1991 By-Laws modified permitting dependent membership allowing spouses to hold office. “A Dock” blew away in the last storm of the season and were restored. Perpetual trophy’s for Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the year plus Cruising Boat of the Year were established.
1992 NYCLB’s twenty-fifth year! Staff Commodore, Bill Lewis was selected as the LA-LB Harbor Association’s Yachtsman of the Year. NYCLB hosted the annual “Old Timers” dinner. .Bobby Novodvorsky became the first Associate Member to serve on the Board of Directors. Began construction of sailing loft.
1993 Oakland to Catalina race was canceled due to low number of entrants. Although the possibility of closing the marina looms on the horizon, NYCLB will strive to continue to be a viable yacht club in the future.
1996 Impending Marina closure prompted members to seek slips in neighborhood marina’s. Many members moved their boats to Shoreline Marina in Long Beach. Being unable to continue to offer reciprocal privileges to other yacht clubs our membership dwindled.
1997 Relocated to Bldg 6 at SBWS. Looking at the possibility of relocating to the USS New Orleans. First non-military female Commodore. Held as successful Members Appreciation Dinner at Barney’s Beach House, SBWS.
1998 NYCLB member Ron Toman in his boat “Passages” won first place in the New Port to Ensenada race. Opening Day was the highlight of the year with 3 F-18 fighters fly over was a great addition to the program. Our dreams of the USS New Orleans as a club house were becoming questionable.
1999 Membership has dwindled to approximately 130 members. NYCLB had five entries in the New Port to Ensenada race. A “dock party” aboard “MAME” hosted by Mary Hunt was a popular activity. The 4th of July pick-nic was held on “H” dock at Shoreline Marina.
2000 We had to cancel the Commodore’s Regatta due to lack of wind. Opening Day was also thwarted somewhat with a cold, cloudy, blustery wind with a constant threat of rain. Next day the Opening Day tent was shreaded and the flagpole was torn down. Staff Commodore, Sky Novodvorsky rebuilt the flagpole. Cruise outs to Shoreline Marina with the Long Beach Single Sailors Association and BCYC were successful. A Happy Hour tradition at Fort Mac Arthur in San Pedro was begun and received well by members. A group of 20 or 30 people participated regularly. The Club also enjoyed several successful dock parties aboard Lady Mariner of the Year Mary Hunt’s boat “MAMW.” This has contributed to a renewed sense of club spirit.
2001 The Navy Yacht Club Long Beach has had a memorable year. Commodore Bryan DeAro has kept the yacht club alive and well. The year was marked by successful Opening Day Ceremonies, Pot-lucks, and Friday night social get-togethers. With limited resources and man power the club valiantly struggles forward. A good year with a great crew!
2002 Some say a pet tends to take on the temperament, personality and appearance of its owner. If the same can be said of yacht clubs, the NYCLB should become a patient, sweet spirited and beautiful yacht club. Commodore Millie Warren certainly embodies these descriptive adjectives and she exhibits each of these attributes through the ongoing activities of the yacht club. In spite of limited resources her patience and sweet spirit has kept this club in the forefront of the Southern California yachting community. The NYCLB continues to be an active member of the SCYA, the ASPBYC, the US Navy Sailing Association, and the Long Beach Boat Owners Association, (LBMBOA). Each obstacle encountered is patiently overcome by the cooperation of the membership. Each challenge is met and through the courage of the officers and members overcome. Bar-B-Q’s and pot-lucks are a mainstay of the social calendar.
2003 The obtaining of the New Alamitos Bay clubhouse was the greatest accomplishment this year. Lots of potential with lots and lots of work is seen. Commodore William (Bill) Plumlee’s grit and determination for the NYCLB to succeed was the singular motivating factor several times this year. Negotiating and signing the lease, cleaning and moving, recruiting help and fighting off the opposition of apathy and quarrelsome neighbors took lots of time and energy but the club not only survived but became stronger as a result. Friday night social functions continued as did several significant social functions throughout the year. With a limited membership the bridge and faithful few had to take on several responsibilities but each demand was met with success and enjoyed by all.
2004 Getting organized was the emphasis of Commodore LaVon Plumlee. As the NYCLB continues to remain an active and involved entity in the yachting community, organization of resources and membership becomes the focus of the club. Brunch’s and bar-b-q’s have provided an ongoing opportunity for positive interaction and fellowship. The Charity Regatta was also an important club function with several fellow yacht clubs participating in the annual event. SCYA, ASPBYC, US Navy Sailing, and LBMBOA functions plus visiting several opening day ceremonies have taxed the leadership and has provided an opportunity to continue to be visible in the yachting community. Christmas baskets were provided to SBNWS families as a good will and community benevolent outreach.
2005 A rejuvenated spirit of adventure and a much-needed boost to the morale of the membership was one of the positive results of the completion of the wind break/wind shield at the Alamitos Bay clubhouse. This prompted lots of dreaming about the possibilities for expansion of the clubhouse in the future. Navy Yacht Club continues to be a member of the SCYA, the ASPBYC, the US Navy Sailing Association, and the LBMBOA. The Friday night socials continued with limited success. The club began to pursue the obtaining of a liquor permit through the ABC and submitted necessary papers. Opening Day was well attended, as was the 4th of July bar-b-q and Christmas Boat Parade. Commodore William (Bill) Gordon’s high energy and positive leadership kept the NYCLB moving forward and active. The club continues to support the Charity Regatta and the annual Christmas baskets for the SBNWS.
2006 This was a rebuilding year for the NYCLB. Emphasis was placed on recruiting more volunteers and members participating in club activities. Work was begun on a new double-door and the addition of a fence to enclose the clubhouse. Friday night socials were continued as was an active sailing schedule, A well attended Opening Day celebration and cruise outs to Cabrillo Yacht Club, Shoreline Yacht Club, Long Beach Yacht Club and Catalina Island were very successful. Commodore Dick DeRusha encouraged the expansion of membership involvement in the activities of the club resulting in a positive atmosphere conducive to growth. Several new members were added to the roster. The annual Christmas Party was held at Alpine Village complete with a gift exchange. We celebrated the Christmas Boat Parade at the clubhouse with several members and guests attending.
2007 The unofficial theme this year was re-new and rebuild! Under the watchful eye of Commodore Tony Rietdyk a new double-door was installed in the clubhouse. The fence surrounding the clubhouse was completed providing an enclosed area for social activities. Permits for activities were obtained from the Alcohol Beverage Commission for subsequent events. During opening day a “fly over” of four vintage navy fighter planes added to the festivities. The NYCLB continues to be a regular and active member of the SCYA, the US Navy Sailing Association, the Long Beach Marina Boat Owners Association, and the ASPBYC. The race schedule was very active throughout the year. The Charity Regatta was supported by the NYCLB and continues to have strong support from several yacht clubs in the Long Beach area. Attendance at the Friday evening socials continues to be strong. Several cruise outs were held with positive responses from the membership. Mariner of the year was Phil LeVine and Lady Mariner of the year was Sara Zak . The annual Christmas Party was held at the Petroleum Club. The Christmas Boat Parade was very well attended by NYCLB members and guests.
2008 The sailing schedule under the supervision of Race Committee Tony Rietdyk has continued to be an activity of the club. Participants from yacht clubs throughout southern California were a part of this successful activity. A new lease, the first of three one-year leases for the clubhouse was signed and several significant projects were completed. The successful building of a storage shed adjacent to the clubhouse was completed under the supervision of Vice Commodore Ron Warren. Having outgrown our facility, perhaps the most significant project was the obtaining of Bunker 33 on the Seal Beach Weapons Station for our on base club house. With the addition of this new facility and our clubhouse located on the bay, the NYCLB has become one of the premier clubs in the area. Mariner of the year was Frank Farmer and Lady Mariner of the year trophy was awarded to Cindy Heaverin & Kathy Reed. The cruising boat of the year was Mike & Gloria Richards 42’ Catalina, Ragamuffin. The Christmas Party was held on the paddle wheel river-boat Grand Romance complete with dinner, dancing to a live band.
2009 Several significant things have happened under the watch of Commodore Ron Warren. The inaugural party at Bunker 33 our new SBNWS facility, The second of three one year leases on the Alamitos Bay facility was signed by Commodore Ron Warren and Vice Commodore Bill Mottinger. Friday evenings at the club has become a tradition with more members attending than the current facility can accommodate comfortably and immediate plans are in the works to expand the current facility to footprint of the original building. The addition of a more commodious and functioning bar was completed as the opening to the galley was expanded. Several cruise outs and an active social schedule and highly successful race schedule added to the festivities as new members continue to appear on a consistent basis. A very professional looking Scuttlebutt and exciting new web page has added to the communication between the members.