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Transpac Yacht Club names new commodore, honors Nash

Transpacific Yacht Club Commodore Al Garnier turned over the helm to Dale Nordin for the next biennium at the organization’s recent off-year dinner meeting, which also recognized club administrator, Cathie Nash.

Nash, who’s from Newport Beach, is recovering from quadruple bypass surgery following a recent heart attack she suffered in Hawaii. Appointed by Commodore Richard Steele in 1982, she is in her 27th year as a behind-the-scenes stalwart who doesn’t race but, as commodores come and go, keeps the TPYC’s functions and paperwork in order.

— From staff reports

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Ex-Tars standout Taylor competing for UC Irvine

Newport Harbor High product Ashling Taylor recently began practicing with UC Irvine for the upcoming women’s water polo season.

Taylor, who began her collegiate career at San Diego State and scored 30 goals for the Aztecs, played one season for Long Beach City College, where she earned Southern California Player of the Year honors for the Vikings. Taylor, a 6-foot junior, is listed as a utility player for the Anteaters.

— From staff reports

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NCAA Championship volleyball tickets available

All-session tickets are now on sale for the 2008 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship, at UC Irvine’s Bren Events Center on May 1 and May 3. Adult all-session tickets are available for $25 and youth/student all-session passes are $18.

In addition, a VIP package is available for $250 to the first 200 fans on a first-come first serve basis. The package includes two preferred seating tickets to all matches, parking, pre-match hospitality and a tournament gift. Individual match tickets are not on sale at this time. Tickets may be purchased through the Bren Center Box Office or by calling (949) 824-5000.

— From staff reports