As many of you know, long time members Tim and Tracy Sowell are taking their two boys and leaving on an adventure of a life time. They are sailing back to Australia to live.

Their plan is to spend the next several years working their way south and then making the crossing to the many Pacific islands before landing in the “land down under”. The first leg of this journey is from Newport to La Paz Mexico. Ed Quesada and Steve Ellsworth will be helping Tim take the boat on this leg while Tracy does a little snow skiing and visits with friends and will fly down to La Paz to meet the boat. The plan is to leave Newport on Sunday the 3rd of January 2010(weather permitting).

South Shore will have a small party at the club on Saturday night the 2nd of January at 6:30 pm to say good-by. This will be a very casual affair with some appetizers and a cake. Please stop by to wish them well.
We are also asking everyone with boats to come out on Sunday morning at 10am to follow Gijima out of the harbor in a little farewell parade. Please let me know if you will be able to make the party and/or the boat parade.

We haven't posted our 2010 events here yet, but they are on the general "CALENDAR" tab above. So click on the Calendar Tab . . .

This year we will have two parties to choose from. Come to one or both:

Next up, opening day of the world famous Christmas Boat Parade with runs right past our private VIP room, Wednesday, December 16, and again on Saturday, December 19. The Parade passes by about 7:10 pm. Open to our club members and those who have turned in a membership application - Call for details. 949-646-3201 - ext 1 or ext 3. Please bring an unwrapped gift for a child having a value of $15 or more to be donated to kids in need. We will have a tree in our room. If you can bring a decoration for the tree, preferably home made, that would be great. We will have extra keys to our private VIP club room for all regular members, so be sure to ask for your key.

Note parking will not be available in the club lot and will be limited in the area so come early or park at Newport Tennis Club and take the shuttle bus that goes right to the club. There may also be a lot just south of the club that will have paid parking. Again call for more info: 949-646-3201 - ext 1 or ext 3.
Here’s a link to info on the boat parade: http://www.christmasboatparade.com/

Also note: before the boat parade party, at the Saturday Party (December 19), at 5:30 p.m. the Italy Cruise Planning Group will meet. If you have any interest in a possible sailboat charter in Italy sometime in July, please come to this meeting or call Scott asap. At the meeting we will talk about dates and places to go. Our friend and guide, Fabrizzo, who is from Rome and who has charted boat in Italy the last two summers, will be there to explain all our options.

Remember, there are two parties. One on the opening day, Dec 16 and also one on Saturday, December 19. Also of note is the Board of Directors would like to proceed with the commissioning of a bronze plague identifying South Shore Yacht Club at the entrance to our building that we share with Newport Beach Yacht Club. A proposal was presented to give South Shore Yacht Club members an opportunity to participate in this project that would likely be a Legacy Event of historical significance for our Yacht Club. The required investment for the SSYC bronze plague is approximately $750. If the contributions of our members average $25 or more, we would hopefully have the plague manufactured and installed in time for the Commodore’s Ball. We encourage all members to contribute towards the purchase of our beautiful bronze plague by sending a check to South Shore Yacht Club and writing the word “Plague” on the note line of the check”. You can mail checks to the same address that you send your dues, or drop off a cheque at the party.

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Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Time: 6:15pm - 10:15pm
Location: Docksider Room

Description It's an Italian Speakeasy. The year is 1932. Come as your favorite gangster, 1930's politician, FBI officer, or Mob Mistress - think Bonnie and Clyde. It's also Bribe the Bridge with your ideas on how the club should be run. We're working an a great Italian dinner, so don't miss this one, and don't miss your chance to give us your ideas about future parties, races, cruises, and adventure travel (were are talking about flying to Italy in July to charter boats off the Italian Coast.)

So come on down, its time to be heard - or shot at . . . and Please RSVP here on facebook, or call and let us know your comming. (You can always leave a message on Scott's cell phone at 714-815-8557...)

This is it. Talked about from Seattle to Cabo. The party of the year on-the-water. We have asked for a permit for 15 boats. This is South Shore's Outdoor Party of the Year. A raft-up with a live band - The Fabulous Nomads and Scotty Porter. Don't miss this event. It is also part of a membership drive so we expect to see some new faces joining the fun. If you don't have a boat call for a dingy ride out. The 15th Street pier (Balboa Ave and 15th is close by) Call Scott at 714-815-8557, or call the club number 949-646-3102 and try extension 3.
We expect some great American Sailing Activities - Perhaps a we bit of drink, perhaps a few sparsely clad ladies, perhaps a bit of dancing, did I mention a bit of drink? and then there’s always the topless set . .

Here's the video from the event:

Hold On ... I was just told by the wonderful 6 ladies who are in charge of the event, that this is also a family event. There will be games for kids and adults, a raffle/drawing, "dissert auction" and much more ... so bring the kids and grandkids too....

Please let us know if you will be coming, we will need to know how many boats to expect.
See ya . . .. . . .

It's now the Last Tuesday of the Month. Balboa Ray's Movie Night, featuring a thrilling sea-going adventure flick.

So listen here mate, we again be pirates. Aye, ye guessed it, its Pirates of the Caribbean II, so bring the whole family - we'd like to sell off the kids. Arrrrrr. It's also taco Tuesday, get a $25 full dinner spread for about $10, and the popcorn is free. Move starts at 7:45 - with dinner before the movie. Bring ye hats, swords and pistols too.

If ye like more talk ‘bout coming club events or have stupid suggestions come on down, we all be there for Ray's Movie Night . ..

See Ya ...Arrrrrrrrrrrrr

Another Great Club Dinner Party. Come on down to our monthly dinner party on Friday, July 10 at 6:15 p.m. Our "second Friday" dinner party is open to club members and anyone interested in membership. If you are serious about membership, you can talk us into paying for your dinner. Plase let us know if you are coming as we like to give the chef a head-count. Call the club phone 646-3102 and leaving a message for Steve (extension "3") or Scott (extension "1").

We will give everyone an update on club activites, and the raffle is always fun.

Bring a raffle prize and join the fun. Open to club member, their friends, and potential members.

See ya . . .

Another great day sail, race and raft-up party. Come to the club at 9:30 a.m. for assigments to boats. If the door is locked upstairs, go around the back and see any posting in on or near the back door. We leave the club at 10:00a.m. for our boats. If late, call the club number and press extension "1" for an assignment to a boat. At 3:30 we raft-up by Lido anchorage. Call for a dinghy ride out to the raft-up party. Some boats will stay rafted up over-night and the party will continue into the night. Call 949-646-3102 extension "1" for more info or a dinghy ride out to the event.

Yes, its just a week after our "second friday" dinner party. But its summer, so come on down and let keep the party going.

Join South Shore's Chile Cook-Off team, make your own team, or just come down and eat..... Call Hank or Joe to get on our team.

Schedule: 10:45AM Cooks Meeting; 11:00AM Start Cooking (for those cooking there chili there); 12:30PM Precooked Chili Deadline; 1:30 Stop Cooking and Tasting Begins.

Who can enter: Friends, Families, Guy Teams, Gal Teams, and Party People Teams.

Responsibilities: Each team is responsible for its own 1.5 gallons of homemade chili, decorations, cook stove, cooking utensils, and camp chairs (I understand the club will provide power but we should confirm). Contestants will provide 100 4 oz. paper cups and plastic spoons for the judges and club members to use during the tasting.

Booth Space: Chili team space will be located next to the NBYC building in the parking lot.

Entry fee: $30 per team. Fee includes 4 free beer wrist bands!