SDYC’s Sponsorship Chair Kate Ledsam Evans…. joins us on the Sailcast to talk about her childhood and sailing experience and sponsorship at SDYC.
The conversation begins talking about Kate’s current homeschooling state before moving into the topic of who Kate is and what her connection is at SDYC, including being a third-generation member! She talks about her family, growing up in the area and sailing through her childhood.
From there, Kate talks about her responsibilities are as the Sponsorship Chair and explains how sponsorship works for the Club. “Our goal for 2020 is to really elevate the level of partnership that’s provided,” she explains. While sailing has become a lot more complex, those complexities come with costs. SDYC is hoping to use sponsorship more to make the competitor experience better at regattas.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Recently the County Health Department amended their health order regarding recreational boating. No boating for recreational purposes.
This order went into effect at midnight on April 4th. Brian Thomas with the San Diego Yacht club answered some Frequently asked questions on Good Morning San Diego.
Here are some of the FAQ’s from the Port of San Diego’s website:
If I have a boat on the water, (at a mooring, marina, etc.) can I go out on it, fish, sail, etc? / Is kayaking/stand up paddle boarding on San Diego Bay permitted?
Per the County’s amended public health order, boating for recreational purposes, watersports, or swimming are prohibited on or in public waterways and at beaches. This order is effective as of 12 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2020 until further notice. Therefore, San Diego Bay is closed to recreation – including boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and recreational fishing – until further notice.
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Today on SDYC’s socially distanced Sailcast, General Manager Terry Anglin joins us to talk about projects continuing around the Club, his new adventures and memories of SDYC over the years.
The conversation begins with Terry discussing the several projects that are continuing around the Club including redoing the deck, the dock electrical, the solar project, and many more. He also reviews how some of our employees are keeping busy from home.
After discussing the empty clubhouse and how much the staff misses the members, host Alli Bell talks about how Terry is approaching the end of his General Manager term before he moves on to his next adventure so GSI Executive Search where he will doing consulting, executive planning, and more on the West Coast. “It’s a new chapter and something that allows me to dive into some new aspects of Club management,” Terry says.
From there, Terry talks about some of his proudest moments in his time as SDYC – one of which, he jokes, was the plastic coyotes around the Club. He remembers some of his first decisions as SDYC’s GM including new hires and big construction plans and winning the Excellence in Club Management Award a couple years back.
“My job is to give them the tools to be the best you can be,” he says while speaking about his staff. He says his role is the Conductor of the Orchestra and the Pastor or the Parish.
Alli asks Terry about some of his successes over the years including the Darren and Terry Show. He goes into full detail about the show, why it started, how it works, and what the future looks like once he leaves. He talks about the start to Deck Dining, Chef Darren’s love for Elvis, and creating experiences like Friday Nights at the Club for the members.
The conversation ends with talking about SDYC’s involvement in the community and some of the ways that the Club is becoming more environmentally friendly and a top private club around the world.
The rapidly-changing situation involving the Coronavirus (COVID 19) has become a significant cause of concern to me and your Board of Directors, Management and Staff. Business as usual is not an option particularly in light of the San Diego County Health Officer and Emergency Regulations orders that were issued March 16th. In meetings with the Flag Officers, GM and Management Staff, we were all in agreement additional steps must be taken to comply with the County Health order and to protect club members and staff.
Read on for the changes to Club operation, updated May 25, 2020.
Commodore Brian Thomas comes on the SDYC Sailcast to talk about the Club’s state during the Covid-19 pandemic. He discusses Club closures, future plans, and event and regatta postponements. In edition to what’s happening with the Club during this time, Commodore Thomas looks back with host Alli Bell on his past, building Sabots, sailing, and enjoying life to the fullest extent.