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Our first official return to the Friday Night Dinner will feature guest speaker Captain James H. Lee.
Captain Lee will discuss the challenges of tackling a transatlantic catamaran voyage following traditional trade routes mariners have been using for centuries, facing conditions ranging from calm to stormy, overcoming equipment problems, rigging failures and learning what it takes to make a successful crossing.
Captain Lee has spent time on the Dark Side as he has both sailing and powerboat instructor certifications, is an aerospace engineer, business executive, retired Navy Captain, obtained a USCG Master License, among many other certifications, degrees from prestigious institutions, and vast experience on the water.
Do not miss the first Friday Night Dinner back or this chance to meet and listen to such an accomplished individual, Captain James H. Lee.
$45 Per Person
Register by April 2, 2025
31st Ensenada Tune-Up Race.
Newport to Dana Point
SSYC Race Committee will oversee the start of the 14.2-mile race from Newport Beach to Dana Point.
We will pick up the Race Committee and guests at Newport Marina Park dock at 9:30 am and will leave the dock by 9:45am. We should be in the starting area by 10:30am which is 200 yards South of the Balboa Pier to set the starting line and to prepare for checking in boats. We typically have four 5-minute rolling start sequences, so we’ll be done by 12:20 PM and can pick up the tetrahedron and head back to the dock by 1:15 PM.
Dana Point Yacht Club will have their own boat to score the finish. The trophy presentation will be upstairs in the bar area at DPYC at 7:00 PM. Sometimes it’s a little sooner, depending on the wind for the day. Everyone is welcome to attend the trophy presentation.
Gain firsthand experience as a race committee crew member or just sit back, relax, and enjoy beautiful Newport Harbor and the Pacific Ocean aboard our race committee boat.
All members and guests are welcome.
Non members must complete the SSYC Participation, Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement (see link below)
https://app.waiversign.com/e/614c8d5056ed4d0019183b6d/doc/614c8e373940990019f259ec?event=none
Come early to find free parking on the main street or on Bay Ave. Read the parking signs.
Start of Newport-to-Ensenada Race
Come to Balboa Pier to see Staff Commodore Tom and the Pearl/Sapphire crew as they enter the starting area to cheer them on. Their start will likely be 11:00 (Exact time TBD).
We need everyone who can to join us at the start to cheer them on, Our support is crucial to Pearl/Sapphire finishing first or second as sometimes the races are determined on a very close finish.
Finish of Newport-to-Ensenada Race & Week-end at the 4 Star Hotel Coral in Ensenada.
After they start, we would leave the Balboa Pier and drive to the border. We plan on parking on the US side, walk across the border to the bus station. The ABC bus has typically cost $11.00 for a ticket to Ensenada on a luxury bus. Then, once we arrive at the bus station in Ensenada, we can get dinner downtown or simply call for a Uber to take us to the Hotel Coral.
Strongly recommend you obtain a Global Entry pass (You need to apply now) for a fast re-entry back to the USA.
Clive has reserved 5 Junior Suites (1 King) for the 2 nights at a total cost of $358.64 (including taxes) per room. No Standard Deluxe Suites (2 Fulls) were are available, but you can call the Hotel directly at 800-862-9020 and request the NOSA special rate to see if more rooms become available. No cancellation fees if cancelled 7 days in advance.
Please contact Clive directly to have the room transferred into your name on a first come basis.
Transportation to Ensenada Hotel Coral.
We have made arrangements (Thanks to Stacy McCartney) with the Hotel for Transportation from San Diego (Most probably in the Del Mar Area) to the Hotel Coral in Ensenada on April 25th. This also includes the return back to San Diego on April 27th.
The cost per person for round trip transportation for a 10 passenger van (limited luggage space) from San Diego is $75 person which includes the cost of the transportation and a tip for the driver. We are limited to 10 people. Please pay the invoice within 3 days to hold your place for the transportation, otherwise we will release the available places to the waitlist.
After they start, we would car pool to San Diego and we should have enough time to get lunch near the pick up location.
Please contact Clive directly to have the room transferred into your name on a first come basis if you have not already done so.
Friday Night Dinner 8/1/2025
6pm - 9pm
Save the Date! Details TBD
Join SSYC as we cruise to Ensenada, Mexico
January 23rd, 2026 at 4:00 pm through Monday, January 26,2026 at 8:00 AM. We will be sailing on the Royal Caribbean ship, Navigator of the Seas.
Beverage packages or other options - ask when you are making your reservations.
More details will be coming about the trip in a follow up message.
Many thanks to Penny Nelson for coordinating all the trip details
Please register on Wild Apricot if you are joining us, but make sure you book with Royal Caribbean.
Group name: SSYC
Group Number: 1946855
Phone number for group reservations: 1-800-465-3595
Final payment due: November 9, 2025 (IMPORTANT!)
Check-in date: December 9, 2025
If anyone wants to join our group on the cruise, they should call the number above and provide the group number and name. They will NOT get our same fare; they will need to pay the current fare offered by Royal. Unlike when we went through the travel agent, who was able to hold a block of rooms at a certain price, we are booked directly with Royal. I would encourage anyone who wants to go to book ASAP. If the price goes down, they can get a price reduction from Royal before they pay their final payment. They may not be able to book a cabin near us. Royal told me we grabbed the last 3. However, travel agents routinely save blocks of rooms, so there is a chance they can get a cabin near us at a later date when the rooms are released.
Here's a way to save money on this cruise: Royal is currently offering 30,000 bonus points if you sign up for their credit card (see their website for details). That translates to $300 in onboard credit. You just have to spend $1,000 on the card in the first 90 days. You will have all of this year to continue to earn points towards your cruise after that. I suggest you use the card to pay off your balance as well, as you earn 2X the points spent on Royal.
I will continue throughout the year to keep you all updated on any information and developments as I become aware of them.
Penny Nelson
Cell: (949) 945-8337
Email: nelson.penny@verizon.net
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