Westlake Yacht Club in the News

Conejo Valley Life, Oct 22, 2004 Ahoy Maties! Holiday Season on the Horizon! After a wonderful summer of championship regattas, great parties, and a charity fund-raiser at Westlake Yacht Club (WYC), party lovers and sailors alike are preparing for an exciting holiday season. Summer was a warm-up to the great events that lie dead-ahead. Sailing enthusiasts are looking forward to WYC's Holiday Series. The Series begins with the Trick-or-Treat Regatta on October 24, continues with the Turkey Day Regatta on November 14, and climaxes with the Kris Kringle Regatta on December 12. For ten years, the Holiday Series has been generously sponsored by Young Realtors. Joan Young, a WYC member, says her goal is "to promote youth sailing in the Westlake area, particularly at this time of year". The Series will be run from the Race Tower by Staff Commodore Franklin Cofod. Nifty trophies, consistent with the theme of each holiday, will be awarded to the best (or luckiest) sailors. Meanwhile party lovers are preparing for their holiday season events. The Spooks' Halloween Costume Party will be on (you got it) October 30 - "things that go bump in the night will get you if you don't dress in costume". There will be prizes for best costumes, great music and a last meal catered by "Dr. Frankenstein" ("Eeeeat this way"). The next Club party will be even scarier New Officers' Installation Dinner on November 20 (just kidding). On December 3, everyone will enjoy the Club Holiday Party, followed by the All-Fleets Party on December 18. The pinnacle of the year's social calendar is the always-spectacular New Year's Eve Party (get ready to "man the tuxedos") - reserve early, because this always sells out. If you're not having fun here, check your pulse! Westlake Yacht Club is located on the lakeshore at 32123 Lindero Canyon Road in the City of Westlake Village. For more information call 818-700-5257 or visit www.westlakeyc.org. Everyone Invited to Holiday Parade of Lights Westlake Yacht Club will hold its annual Parade of Lights on Westlake Lake on Sunday December 5. This is a wonderful holiday event, with beautifully decorated boats parading in front of the Club and around the lake. Westlake Yacht Club is pleased to invite everyone in the Conejo Valley community to join us in enjoying this great Westlake holiday tradition. Club membership is not required to observe the spectacle or participate in the parade. Any WLMA-licensed boat may enter the parade. Boaters must register with WYC, observe lake rules regarding life preservers and must not overload their boats. Once again, this year's Parade of Lights will be sponsored by WYC members Cheryl and Skip Toller of ElectraCraft. This year's theme is "Holiday Reflections". A procession of brilliantly and creatively illuminated boats will begin circling in front of the Club at 5:30 pm, while judges select the best entrants in each of several categories . Starting at 6:00 pm, the parade will begin a tour around the lake. Food, drinks, and the "best chili on the lake" will be available. ElectraCraft will hold a free seminar on boat decorating at WYC on November 14 at 10:00 am. Anyone wanting to know how many lights your batteries can run, how to tow a generator, or where to buy a paddle is invited. Westlake Yacht Club is located on the lakeshore at 32123 Lindero Canyon Road in the City of Westlake Village. For more information call 818-700-5257 or visit www.westlakeyc.org. -- Robert Piccioni, Rear Commodore