Vintage 1954 SF Bay Yachting Ephemera Lot Golden Gate GGYC Manuel Fagundes PICYA for Sale

Vintage 1954 SF Bay Yachting Ephemera Lot Golden Gate GGYC Manuel Fagundes PICYA For Sale

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Vintage 1954 SF Bay Yachting Ephemera Lot Golden Gate GGYC Manuel Fagundes PICYA:
$60.00

# Vintage 1954 San Francisco Bay Area Yachting History Ephemera - 3-Piece Lot### Featuring Golden Gate Yacht Club History & Past Commodore Manuel Fagundes
Up for sale is a fantastic, scarce trio of original 1954 maritime ephemera from Northern California. This historical lot offers an incredible look into the mid-century sailing culture of the San Francisco Bay Area and its historic yacht clubs.
Of particular note to local maritime historians, this lot features the leadership roster of Past Commodore **Manuel Fagundes** (1951)—the legendary figure whose memory inspired GGYC's famous, ongoing **"Manuel Fagundes Seaweed Soup Regatta"** midwinter series.
### What is Included in this Lot:
1. **1954 Golden Gate Yacht Club "Log" Booklet** * **Details:** An authentic club-issued log book featuring a stylized green dragon boat cover design. * **Historical Content:** Includes the full 1954 schedule of events (cruises to Sausalito, Santa Cruz Windjammer Race, Sailboat Crab Cioppino party, etc.) and lists of officers/directors (Commodore Max Koch, Director Bill Niemi). * **Niche Provenance:** Features the official registries for the Ladies Auxiliary and the **Past Commodores**, which documents legendary GGYC figures like Manuel Fagundes (1951) and Len Fleischman (1953).
2. **1954 Yachting Year Book of Northern California** * **Publisher:** Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA) * **Details:** This comprehensive 32nd annual edition yearbook serves as an official guide to regional yachting. Features a full directory of member clubs (explicitly listing the Golden Gate Yacht Club alongside St. Francis, Corinthian, Berkeley, and others), historic maritime advertisements (such as Interlux Marine Paints), racing rules, and registers. * **Back Cover:** Prominently features an announcement for "The 110 Class International Championship Regatta" held August 15th to 21st at Richmond Harbor.
3. **Vintage "Proposed Racing Rules" Typewritten Sheet** * **Details:** A vintage, typed document outlining "Part I - Definitions" for regional racing rules (covering starting/finishing, leeward/windward terms, being on a tack, clear astern, and overlaps). Includes a hand-drawn pencil diagram on the left margin illustrating boat positioning.
### Condition Report:These items are in authentic, vintage condition, consistent with being over 70 years old.* **GGYC Booklet & Rules Sheet:** The GGYC log is structurally sound with light aging. The proposed racing rules sheet shows minor edge curling and age-toning but remains completely legible.* **PICYA Yearbook:** Shows some expected cover foxing, light staining, and edge wear. The binding remains intact, and the pages are complete with clear text and crisp illustrations.
Please review all provided photos to assess the exact condition of this historical lot.
### Shipping & Handling:Items will be packed securely with rigid cardboard backing inside a weather-proof sleeve to ensure they arrive without bending. Shipped quickly via safely tracked shipping. Perfect addition for any maritime historian, GGYC member, or Bay Area collector!
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