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Ahoy, SSYC’ers!
“Summer Hibachi Series”. Our next event is Wednesday, August 20th with the 1st warning at 1800 Hours. We’ll be on “Molokai Girl” that will pick us up at Marina Park at 1600 W. Balboa Boulevard. You will need to be there on the dock at 5:00 PM as we depart at 5:15 PM for the starting area Westerly of Harbor Island.
If you’d like to join us on the Race Committee boat, now’s your chance. No experience required. It just takes a handful of people to run the two starts and record finish times.
So, if you’d simply like to get out on the water, watch the racing and enjoy dinner and drinks in Newport Harbor, that’s okay, too. You’re responsible for your own dinner, drinks and rubber-soled shoes. No red wine, please, as a spill can stain the deck.
If you’d like to be on the Race Committee boat, please register ASAP as space is limited. Guests are welcome, but need to sign a waiver.
https://app.waiversign.com/e/614c8d5056ed4d0019183b6d/doc/614c8e373940990019f259ec?event=none
Thanks and we’ll see you on the water!
John L. MarshallSCYA Staff Commodore/RBOC 2018 President/SSYC Staff Commodore/AOCYC Staff Commodore
Tom NotoSSYC Staff Commodore/2023 SSYC Commodore South Shore Yacht Club1099 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660Cell: (678) 296-4970 , Local: (949) 646-3102 Email: jmarshall@expeditor.com Website: http://www.southshoreyc.com
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Deadline: We will have a 2025 Shrimptastic T shirt for everyone that is registered by Monday August 4th.
August will soon be here and that means it is time to cruise to Two Harbors
for our annual event of Shrimptastic.
If you can, join us on Thursday as many of us will be arriving that day.
Thursday at 5pm, we will all meet aboard Molokai Girl for the Commodore's Champagne Toast.
Friday Noon to 2pm. Dinghy Scavenger Hunt.
The start will be at Molokai Girl at noon. Each skipper will be given instructions, a sandwich, a bag of chips and a bottle of water for each member on the dinghy. Prizes will be awarded to the crew that has accumulated the most points.
On Friday afternoon starting at 4pm, we will have our fun progressive dinghy drive up cocktails and appetizer event. Please keep in mind that there will be about 7 or 8 boats and so keep the cocktails and appetizers in the appropriate size. Please choose a theme and dress up for that theme and you can even decorate your boat! We will have a dinghy parade around the harbor before we head to Molokai Girl for the last cocktails and appetizers.
On Saturday we reserved Lounge chairs on the Beach from 11 am to 4pm. A wonderful time to socialize and mingle with your South Shore friends and family. You can order food and drinks directly from your lounge chairs and they will be brought to you by the friendly Harbor Reefs servers.
Our extremely popular Shrimptastic Dinner will be on Saturday starting at 6pm. We will be serving Shrimp Tacos that are being prepared by Julie and Issa that will have flavors of the Middle East and Louisiana. We would appreciate all the other boats bringing a side dish or salad that is enough for 6 to 8 people. We expect about 25 people for the weekend.
Please let us know if you are bringing a boat or if you are coming on someone else’s boat and whose boat you are on.
Also, please let us know if you do not eat Shrimp.
DEADLINE TO RSVP - Monday, August 18th
Deadline for a 2025 Shrimptastic T shirt is Monday August 4th.
The cost for the weekend is $45 per member and for guests. The cutoff date for registering is Monday, August 18th.
We will have a 2025 Shrimptastic T shirt for everyone that is registered by Monday August 4th. Once you have registered, please email Clive (clivecpa@gmail.com) with your T shirt size for yourself and your guests. See below. (Color of TS shirt will be different from 2024 and dates will be changed)
T shirt Sizes
Men M, L, XL, 2XL
Women (V Neck) M, L, XL, 2XL
We look forward to an incredible weekend in Two Harbors with our friends at SSYC.
Guests : Please complete the SSYC Participation, Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement.
SOUTH SHORE YACHT CLUB CRUISE COMMITTEE
Molokai Girl, Two Harbors, Catalina
We have the last race of the Summer Hibachi Series on Wednesday, August 27th. We’re going to make it special and fun! Once we have started the boats for Race 12, the Race Committee boat, Molokai Girl, will relocate to the anchorage just South of W mark.
We plan to raft up in the anchorage for the trophy presentation that includes Calamari, Chicken wings, Beer, Wine and Margaritas. We’ll present the perpetual trophy for the Summer Hibachi Series with take home trophies, our August winners and the last race winners.
It promises to be a lot of fun! “Molokai Girl” will pick us up at the Marina Park at 1600 W. Balboa Boulevard. You will need to be there on the dock at 5:00 PM as we depart at 5:15 PM for the starting area Westerly of Harbor Island. We will return about 8:30pm.
So, if you’d simply like to get out on the water, watch the racing and enjoy dinner and drinks in Newport Harbor, that’s okay, too. OK to bring something different to drink. No red wine, please, as a spill can stain the deck and wear rubber-soled shoes.
If you’d like to be on the Race Committee boat, please register ASAP as space is limited. No Guests, unless they have an invitation from the Membership Committee Chair. Guests need to sign a waiver.
Tom NotoSSYC Junior Staff Commodore/2023 SSYC Commodore
South Shore Yacht Club1099 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660Cell: (678) 296-4970, Local: (949) 646-3102Email: jmarshall@expeditor.com Website: http://www.southshoreyc.com
☀️ Endless Summer Beach Extravaganza 2025 ☀️Theme: Tropical Throwback ️
Join us as we soak up the last golden rays of summer at our Annual Beach Bash — a celebration of sun, surf, and seriously good vibes!
Location: The Russells Beach House
5107 Seashore Drive
Newport Beach CA 92663
Date: Sept 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – Sunset (Live Music from 2:00 – 5:00 PM)
Cost: $35 per person
Live music, limbo contest, and prizes for the best Tropical Throwback themed outfit — so bring your A-game (and your loudest Hawaiian shirt)!
️What's Happening:
Happy Hour (1 – 3 PM)
Frozen Margaritas
Appetizers
Dinner (3– 5 PM)
Taco Bar
BBQ Pig
Variety of Salads & Rolls
BYOB – Bring your favorite drinks, Water provided.
Don’t forget: Bring beach chairs, towels, sunblock, and swimsuits if you're planning to hit the water. Dining tables, chairs, and EZ-Ups provided by SSYC.
Parking is limited!
We highly recommend using Uber, Lyft, or a taxi.
RSVP & Payment Due: No later than 9/11/24
We’re capped at 60 guests – once we hit capacity, RSVPs will close.
(At this time, single memberships may bring one guest only.)
Let’s send off the season in style — sunny skies, sandy toes, and summer memories to last all year!
There will be a sign up sheet separately requesting;
10 appetizers
10 salads
10 desserts
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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