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Blue Gavel
Blue Gavel
The thought of organizing a yacht club to foster recreational and competitive boating for active duty and retired service members and their dependents in the Camp Pendleton area first occurred in the early months of 1975. Several active duty Naval and Marine personnel, led by Carl B. Noyes, formed the Santa Margarita Yacht Club in June of
The thought of organizing a yacht club to foster recreational and competitive boating for active duty and retired service members and their dependents in the Camp Pendleton area first occurred in the early months of 1975. Several active duty Naval and Marine personnel, led by Carl B. Noyes, formed the Santa Margarita Yacht Club in June of that year. For many months SMYC existed as a loose organization of individuals trying to get the newly formed club to work. Their efforts began to produce results as the club attracted new members. SMYC became a viable organization instead of existing only on paper. It was through the efforts of the Santa Margarita Yacht Club that the Camp Del Mar Boat Basin at Camp Pendleton has been opened to recreational boating. As of January 1977, any boat that can be hand carried and launched can now be put in the water at Camp Del Mar. The fight to get this privilege was long and hard as the opposition was strong and well-organized. SMYC is now involved in securing office space at Camp Del Mar. The club is also attempting to persuade the Base Special Services and the tenant organization at the Del Mar Boat Basin to expand recreational facilities at the basin. Hopefully, by the next publishing of the SMYC Directory, the historian will be able to report that these efforts were successful. Historian, Joseph S Kulesza
Blue Gavel
Blue Gavel
Blue Gavel
The International Order of the Blue Gavel is an organization of past commodores. The mission of the IOBG is to recognize past commodores of the international yachting community and unite them in order to promote the highest ideals of yachting and preserve its customs and traditions through social, educational and humanitarian programs.
The International Order of the Blue Gavel is an organization of past commodores. The mission of the IOBG is to recognize past commodores of the international yachting community and unite them in order to promote the highest ideals of yachting and preserve its customs and traditions through social, educational and humanitarian programs. Past commodores are offered to join this selective group after completing their term of office by a majority of each chapters IOBG members, it is not an automatic selection and is a privilege to be sworn into the organization. The IOBG has a board at the international level that meets four times a year at regional meetings and an annual meeting. The Area vice-presidents represent these regions of the country: Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest and North Central. Each area is divided into districts which consist of chapters (yacht clubs) or members-at-large. All members have voting delegates at the annual meeting in October each year. The District 15 is Southern California and comprises of 103 members from 14 yacht clubs and members-at-large. Your SMYC chapter has 14 members.
All yacht club bridge officers and members are always welcome to events such as the Yacht Club Management Seminar and social fund-raisers. We have several programs with IOBGA (the auxiliary consisting of spouses of past commodores) which we put together during the year.
Mission
Blue Gavel
Mission
The mission of the Santa Margarita Yacht Club is to promote the morale and welfare of Veterans and their families. This includes active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel. Department of Defense civilian employees and retirees are also welcome. Our intention is to support the goals of the U.S. Naval Sailing Association by prov
The mission of the Santa Margarita Yacht Club is to promote the morale and welfare of Veterans and their families. This includes active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel. Department of Defense civilian employees and retirees are also welcome. Our intention is to support the goals of the U.S. Naval Sailing Association by providing recreational boating and social activities in our area.
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