UPCOMING EVENTS:
Please save the date for our fun and lively:
1. Holiday Party – See invitation above
December 11, 2025 – 5:30 – 9:30
2. November General Meeting –
November 12, 2025
Please join us for an exciting evening at the WSA-OC November General Meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. At the meeting, we’ll be voting on members to fill three 2026 board positions: Rear Commodore, Treasurer, and Ship Store Director. We will also hear from our adventurous Lifetime Member and resident “Old Salt”, Mary Swann, about “A Lifetime of Adventures on the Water”.
If you don’t know Mary, you need to! From her earliest days on the water, Mary embraced sailing with passion and curiosity. Over the years, she became an accomplished and knowledgeable sailor, sharing countless adventures at sea with her family and friends. Her deep experience and enthusiasm made her not only a skilled mariner but also an inspiring companion on every voyage.
Mary’s love of sailing was anchored by her co-ownership of the beloved boat Cruz Control. With this vessel, she explored new horizons, creating memories and bonds that carried far beyond the marina. Her dedication to the sailing community is unmatched; she rarely misses a WSA-OC meeting, making the regular drive from her home in La Verne, CA, to Dana Point or Newport Beach, depending on the meeting location. Beyond meetings, she maximizes every opportunity to be on the water, embodying the club’s spirit of participation, camaraderie, and adventure.
When she’s not sailing, Mary’s creativity shines through her work as a potter and ceramics artist, crafting pieces that reflect both imagination and timeless artistry. She has often contributed her one-of-a-kind creations to WSA-OC’s annual holiday party silent auction, where they are always favorites among
bidders. Be sure to keep an eye out and bid if she creates something for our 2025 party! She also tends to a flourishing garden, where she delights in the natural beauty of flowers, greenery, and the wildlife that visit her sanctuary.
At her core, Mary is a devoted mother, grandmother, and role model. She demonstrates daily what it means to live life fully, chasing passions, nurturing creativity, celebrating nature, and saying “yes” to adventure. To all who know her, Mary Swann is a true example of “going for it” in life.
We look forward to hearing from Mary Swann, Lifetime WSA-OC member.
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm Happy Hour, 7:00 pm Meeting
Location: Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club
1601 Bayside Dr
Corona Del Mar, CA. 92625.
For Dinner Reservations email:
KT Reiter @ 1stm8k8@outlook.com by Saturday,
November 8, 2025!
*Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend the General Membership Meetings. Guests may attend up to two meetings to evaluate the club and decide if they would like to join. If you’re not a current member and would like to join, you can do so here: http://www.wsa-oc.org/
If you have questions, please contact Debby Platt, Rear Commodore, at Rearcommodore@wsaoc.org.
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