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fundraising, recruitment, regatta schedul- ing and more. “After an exhaustive search to fill this


important position, I’m so pleased that we found the ideal person among our mem- bers with Poiesz. The quality of our mem- bership is very high,” said King Harbor YC commodore Bob Duncan. Poiesz is the wife of sailing enthusiast


and King Harbor YC member Wilfred Poiesz, and mother of two children that attended the KLHYF sailing program in the past. Poiesz’s administrative and manage-


ment skills were honed during her career at the Netherlands Board of Tourism and client services Dutch Desk with Rabobank Nederland in New York. Over the last few years, she was a tour director for a large U.S. tour operator.


Spain to honor SD Maritime Museum CEO


SAN DIEGO — The Maritime Museum of San Diego has announced that Ray Ashley, museum president/CEO, will be decorated with the “Cruz de Oficial de la Orden de Isabel la Católica” of Spain. The decoration to be awarded Ashley is considered one of the country’s highest honors. Both foreign and Spanish national recipients are hon- ored for their “exceptional services” to Spain’s history, but the San Salvador also played a major role in California’s history. More than any other object the


Crow’s Nest Yachts is growing


NEWPORT BEACH — Dennis Riehl, one of three principals of Crow’s Nest Yachts’ Newport Beach, Calif. office, has announced the addition of Capt. Jim Birschbach, Paul D. Enghauser and Rick Weisenberger to their sales group. Birschbach brings many years of navi- gation experience as a captain, but also years of captain sales experience. Birschbach is certainly well-prepared to advise his clients in selecting the right vessels for their needs, and in many cases has first-hand knowledge of the vessels’ performance. “With my experience navigating the


many oceans of the world, I am truly a trusted confidant to my clients when it comes to their objectives in their next vessel,” said Birschbach. “Many of my clients are move-up buyers, with some searching for that “dream” yacht that allows them to travel far and wide.” Enghauser brings more than 11 years of experience as a broker, with skills in new yacht construction in addition to brokerage marketing. His list of new yacht construction includes models ranging from 42 to 100 feet, while his brokerage experience covers all aspects of the yachting world. “I like to work with and assist my clients in finding just the right yacht for them — also ensuring that I am always


Spanish galleon San Salvador (built circa 1539) has become the embodiment of California’s origin story. The voyage of 1542, with Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at the helm, also establishes California as one of the places in America’s landscape where we can say our coun- try truly began and attests to our present society as drawing from many distinguished sources, Spain among them. “The word ‘impossible’ does not exist


available for assistance no matter what the issue may be,” said Enghauser. “Since I too am a boater, I have a personal interest in my clients’ needs and wish- es, and can relate to what they are seeking.” Weisenberger


has enjoyed a career in yacht- ing for more than 40 years; working in yacht commissioning, marine hardware as well as new yacht sales and brokerage, both power and sail. He has been a licensed yacht broker in California since 1985 and Florida since 1996. Rick has enjoyed worldwide travel in pursuit of his clients’ dreams and has sold an impressive list of vessels from superyachts to run- abouts in Europe as well as on every coast in America. Weisenberger said his formula for success is simple: “Work hard, be genuine and always put your client’s interests first. Everything else will take care of itself.”


Crow’s Nest Yachts added three principals to its Newport Beach, Calif. Office: Capt. Jim Birschbach, Paul D. Enghauser and Rick Weisenburger.


“All three men bring tons of experi-


ence to our team, yet each is totally dif- ferent from the other, with unique and valued skills. The welcome additions of Birschbach, Enghauser and Weisenberger will ensure the continued success and growth of our firm,” said Dennis Riehl. Crow’s Nest Yachts has offices in


Newport Beach, San Diego and Seattle. For information please contact Todd Sherman, Dennis Riehl, or Jerry Stone at the Newport Beach office, 949-574- 7600.


Ron Ashley


that there were no plans, no notes by Cabrillo, only a vague knowledge of where it was built, and no idea how exactly it was done. He replied, ‘No matter - we will figure it out.’ And he did, along with assembling a group of experts who knew about six- teenth century shipbuilding. Ray directed the project from start to finish, raised the funds, overcame setbacks, and watched its launch-


ing after a pouring rain. Cabrillo would have been proud.” Notable recipients of this Order


for Ashley,” said Iris Engstrand, professor at the University of San Diego. “Twenty years ago, as a newcomer to the Maritime Museum of San Diego, Ray approached me with a plan to build a replica of Cabrillo’s galleon San Salvador. I replied


include: Jesús Benayas, president, Casa de España (House of Spain); Felipe Calderón, President of Mexico; Professor Iris Engstrand, historian and member of the Maritime Museum of San Diego Board of Directors; María Ángeles O’Donnell-Olson,


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Honorary Consul of Spain in San Diego Jacob Aaron Westervelt, American ship- builder, and Carla Rahn Phillips, historian and San Salvador volunteer. More information can be found at: sdmaritime.org/san-salvador-build/.


Water in Arizona rivers and lakes remains deadly cold


PHOENIX (AP) — State officials are warn- ing Arizonans that water in lakes and rivers remains deadly cold despite recent warm air temperatures. Parts of Arizona have had record-set-


ting temperatures in the 80s and 90s recently, but the Game and Fish Department says water temperatures in popular boating havens remain in the 50s and 60s.


Boating safety education Josh Hoffman


says the warmth has done little to heat up lakes and that anyone who exposes them- selves to the still-present cold water puts themselves in danger. The U.S. Coast Guard says water colder than 77 degrees can send a person into shock. Prolonged exposure to cold water can lead to hypothermia, cardiac arrest and death.


West Marine to host Marine Electronics Expo


WATSONVILLE — Customers looking for the latest and greatest in today’s marine electronics should stop by Newport Beach and San Diego West Marine locations on April 8-9 to peruse the newest offerings from Garmin, Raymarine, Lowrance, Simrad, Shakespeare, ICOM, Fusion, Uniden See NEWS BRIEFS page 19


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