Membership Newsletter
March 2015
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
Smooth
Sailing
Commodore Harvey Ford and Mayor Rick Kriseman kicking off the Valentine’s Day Regatta February 7th
IN THIS ISSUE: Robert Burns Night Event Photos • Low Country Boil & Street Party • Grand Prix Events 1
Employee of the 2014 Year • Special Events • Weekly Specials
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COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 5 – There once was a yachty from Gloucester, who wished to eat beef by the water, but when he got there, his brain didn’t care, so instead he consumed a fine lobster. … and, There once was a lady from Perth, who came to the Club to hear mirth, but when she got there, the jokes were too rare, so she dashed to the dock for a berth…and, There once was a man named Shawn, who managed the docks with his brawn, but when inviting the Optis, they all launched with dollies, and the fleet left without him at dawn. (Ford circa 10 minutes ago).
need to maintain a culture of positivity and helpful criticism of our team. Your blue ribbon Strategic Planning Committee met for 2 days at the end of January and is now doing its homework before we reconvene in mid-March. This exercise applies the Survey results and will continue to apply them. The data buried in these results is a valuable asset that I intend to squeeze for every last drop of operational and membership improvement. I (and the entire Strat Team) don’t want the next survey to reveal a frustration that the last one just sat in a box.
Sorry, now I am back. March is a glorious month, but February will be hard to beat. We had some cooler than normal weather, but that didn’t stop 340 young sailors from enjoying a spectacular weekend for the Valentine’s Regatta, nor the close to 1000 sailors for the NOOD Regatta, nor the 505 Class racers at PAG. Much thanks to the many volunteers and staff who made those events happen. At the landside terminal, we continued to host some great events like the Super Bowl party, the Bounty lecture, Wine Society and Trivia Night. In March, you can get ready for the annual invasion of the Thistle Fleet, the Lightning Fleet, the Low Country Boil and the Grand Prix. We must all appreciate at least one of these events, so please stop in to enjoy your Club and the waterfront.
On a related note, the September 2014 Financial Audit of our Club was completed in January by Mayer, Hoffman & McCann and the results were very positive and clean. Your Treasurer Joe Klingel and his Finance Committee carefully managed this process through multiple meetings with the auditors and staff as well as the Board of Directors, who voted to approve the audit at the January Board meeting. The mere fact that the audit was approved so early in the year speaks well of our staff and the much improved management and operational methods. A hard copy of the actual Audit summary can be obtained from our business office.
Regarding the Survey of our Club that you took last fall, the results have been received and a five page summary has been created. The summary is now posted on our website and hard copies are available from our business office. The full 200+/- page detail of the survey results is also available from our business office. It is gratifying to see that almost 700 members took the survey (roughly 1/3rd of our membership). Such a high percentage of response is rare in the industry and, regardless of the specific answers, I am very pleased to see such interest. On behalf of our Board, I thank you. I am not spoiling the story by saying that the number one item or desire among the respondents related to high quality food and beverage service. The number one item was not that the food and beverage service was substandard, rather that it was the most important item for to them. One could also say…”What about boating?” Well, that also received a lot of comment. So don’t despair. That said, we know we need to strive for greatness in all areas, but as we strive, we also
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Finally, I am hopeful that all of you are engaged or will be engaged in the Pier selection process. As the Yacht Club, we are the most visible and possibly the single most affected organization on the waterfront. I did speak to the heirs of King Tut and they, apparently, are supporting any design that includes a pyramid, inverted or otherwise. So please participate and let’s reopen a Pier…any Pier. You can engage in the City’s Waterfront Plan process that will affect everything from mooring fields and transient dockage to Al Lang Field and our beautiful parks. See you in April.
- Harvey Ford
Welcome New Members
CLUB MEMBERSHIP Chris Bergstrom, Membership Chairman Amy Spencer, Executive Director of Membership
As Announced in the Last Issue of Smooth Sailing, SPYC to Transition to Paperless Billing April 1st Beginning April 1st, monthly statements will be e-mailed. You will receive your first e-mailed statement within the first week of April. POSITIVES OF E-MAILED STATEMENTS: • Increased efficiency for members and the club • Convenience of having it accessible wherever you are • Environmentally friendly • Both spouses may receive it at their own e-mail address as requested If you haven’t done so in a while, and haven’t been receiving weekly e-mails from the Club, please e-mail your correct e-mail address to: sclub002@tampabay.rr.com or call 727-892-6883 We are aware of those who do not have e-mail or use a computer and they will continue to receive statements by mail.
Did You Know?
FOR ADDITIONAL CONVENIENCE: You may view your account statement any day, anytime through the SPYC website. • Simply log on to the Members Section of the SPYC site • Move your “cursor” to the Members Info tab on the top of the page • The menu options will drop down – click on My Statement (the very first menu option) • The statements are updated within 72 hours of charges THE CLUB NOW ACCEPTS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS & DISCOVER You have the choice to opt into “Automatic Credit Card Payment”. For those who are constantly on the go, it’s nice not to have to worry about writing a check or calling the accounting office with a credit card number. With Automatic Credit Card Payment, the balance of your account is automatically charged to your credit card between the 15th and 20th of each month. You will continue to receive an itemized e-mailed statement and charges will automatically be billed to your credit card.
ACTIVE: Ms. Mary Gwynn Whitson Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Virginia Brenman Mr. & Mrs. Timothy & Janna Ranney Ms. Deborah Giaquinto Mr. & Mrs. Andy & Toni Lewis ACTIVE BOAT OWNER: Mr. & Mrs. James & Gina Farnsworth Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Connie Quaglia NON RESIDENT: Mr. Daniel Cain Mr. & Mrs. Stanley & Barbara Mehaffey Mr. Donald Ames Mr. Victor Maslov & Mrs. Jing Nimchuk Mr. & Mrs. Ernie & April Showers Michaud Ms. Annette Grignard INTERMEDIATE: Mr. Robert Kruithoff & Mr. Ryan Ross Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Kristen Klingel JUNIOR: Miss Alida Mossberg PROPOSERS:
The Club relies on our member’s proposals and we thank you for your support!
Darcy Mullins Alan Iver Mossberg Paul Bardes Robert Fleeting Royden Kinter Gail Vazzano Richard Barbel John Hanner Charles Goes Joe Klingel David C. Farnsworth John McDonald John Lewis March 2015 -
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HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY TREY! Celebrating Trey Ribeiro’s 5th Birthday in the Ballroom. Complete with a Star Wars theme; a huge inflated obstacle course, A Jedi instructing how to jump across the room and Princess Leia making balloon light sabers, just in time for Darth Vader’s visit. And of course an “adult” side of the room with a carving station, lunch buffet and open bar and “kids” side of the room with fun food and cupcakes. Happy Birthday Trey!!
Augie, Sarah, Gabi & Trey Ribeiro
Annual Robert Burns Night We had our Annual Robert Burns Night in January........ with the best attendance since its inception. Many kilts were worn and the Whiskey and Haggis were plentiful. And until next year....”Lang may yer lum reek” (translation: may you live long and keep well)
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Junior Activities
March 2015
SPYC Valentine’s Day Regatta A Success! Over the weekend of February 7-8, SPYC hosted its annual Valentines Day International Youth Regatta. 339 competitors from all corners of the USA, Canada and the Caribbean sailed either the Opti or the Laser in the Florida State Laser Championships. Conditions for the weekend were light and variable, and all three Race Committee teams worked extremely hard to provide great racing in tough conditions. On the Opti Gold Fleet Course 2 races were completed for the 190 competitors. Taking home the Jane Funsch Perpetual Trophy was Benton Amthor from the Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Virginia. SPYC’s top finisher was Ethan Danielson finishing in 35th place overall. He was followed by Callista Hopkins in 43rd, Heather Kerns in 72nd, Robert Hopkins in 77th, Bella Shakespeare in 81st, Cameron Delgado in 82nd, Pearson Payne in 85th, Sam Lindsay in 88th, Emma Shakespeare in 101st, Emily Allen in 109th, Anika Boicheff in 136th, Mikey Noble in 147th, Watt Icely in 153rd and Heidi Hicks in 160th . SPYC was also well represented on the 98-boat Silver Fleet Course. Dorothy Mendelblatt was our top finisher in 7th place overall and 3rd in the white fleet. Sidney Noble was close behind in 11th place and was followed by Analise Delgado in 16th and Madi Icely in 22nd. Also competing for SPYC in the Silver Fleet were Logan Rimel, Colin Lawther, Jack Carter, Alex Romero, Kate Danielson, Trevor Hicks, Trent Boicheff, Ava Shakespeare, Maxwell Reynolds, Zachary Jennings, Cecilia Allen, Lily Berget, Karrington Hansen and Taylor Brown.
Commodore Harvey Ford with Todd & Genoa Fedyszyn.
Todd & Genoa Fedyszyn Valentines Regatta 2015
2015 Valentine’s Day Regatta Gold Fleet Champion Benton Amthor with Commodore Harvey Ford & Youth Sailing Director Todd Fedyszyn
2015 Silver Fleet Champion Zack Carajal with SPYC Commodore Harvey Ford
SPYC was also the host to the 2015 Florida State Sailing Association Laser Championships as part of the Valentines Day Regatta. In the Laser Radial Division, SPYC’s Nic Baird finished a close 2nd overall. Nic was followed closely by Liam McCarthy in 6th place and Kyle Dochoda in 9th. Also competing in the Laser Radial division were Nevin Avila, Grant Boicheff, Hannah Steadman, Emily Wright, Josh Dochoda and Mo Bereday. In the Laser 4.7 division SPYC’s Blaire McCarthy finished in 2nd place overall and Daniel Dennison in 7th. It is no easy task to put on an event for 339 boats, spread out across 3 different racing areas and without the help of all our volunteers we wouldn’t be able to put on such a great regatta. We had 75 on the water Race Committee Volunteers and an additional 65 shore side volunteers helping with everything from parking, sailor check in, lunch distribution, ramp duty, breakfast setup and crowd control! On behalf of the SPYC Junior Sailing Team, we would like to thank all of you who took the time out of your weekend to lend a hand and make this event a huge success again in 2015! Youth Sailing Director Todd Fedyszyn
at Snell Isle Marina
$10 per child (member) $15 per guest Ages 3 - 12
Saturday, APRIL 25th 9 – 11am
Includes: Rods, bait, light lunch & prizes for every child
Reservations Please: 727-744-6088, Nate Chason
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Feb 9th marked our 3rd Annual Mah Jongg Tournament Cash Prize Winners 1st Place Tie Chat Boardman & Angela Kowalik: 2nd Place Sally Roth: 3rd Place Tie Roz Beckoff, Barbara Catalioto and Mary Howe. All other players received oriental door prizes.Thanks to Eva Hefner for arranging this event.
G R I L L E Feb 16th Program was a Belly Dancing exhibition and instruction from “Hip Expressions” We had fun trying out some of the moves. Coming March 16th at 11AM Sharp! In keeping with St. Patricks Day Celebrations we are happy to present Ms. Maureen “B” who will regale us with truth, lies and twinkling Irish Eyes. So join us for a fun afternoon. Make your lunch reservation 360-1646 and get in the spirit of the holiday wear something green. April 20th is our Derby Day and Installation Luncheon, mark your calendars. -LBC Board
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Hosted by Commodore Harvey & Kathleen Ford
Article By: Fred Stansberry
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ing Shooters Society members enjoyed another month of fellowship shoots at various sporting clays venues around the Bay area. February was capped off with another of our quarterly gastronomical feasts in the Quarterdeck Room prepared by Executive Chef Joseph Van Bemmel. The five-course menu included American Bison Carpucio followed by Black Axis Venison & Barley Stew. Next we enjoyed “Wing Shooters Quail” provisioned on a recent quail hunt by WSS members. The succulent main course was Coconut Crusted Muscovy Duck with dark tart cherry and blackberry gastrique. Following a dessert of pumpkin spiced cheesecake brulee we retired to the patio to enjoy an after dinner cigar accompanied by a very special Cognac provided by PC Sandy Schoenberg.
Chef Joseph Van Bemmel explains the preparation of the gourmet game dinner he has prepared for the Wing Shooters Society as Carl Hall, RC Bob Birkenstock and PC Sandy Schoenberg look on.
We continue to grow the WSS and would like to welcome new members Stewart Ahman, Breck Amick, John Amick, Will Reed and John Worlein. Our membership is open to SPYC members and you can join this fun group by contacting Jack Cartier: jack@cartiercpas.com or phone him at (727) 822-8800 Chef Van Bemmel’s Cocoa Crusted Muscovy Duck with dark tart cherry and blackberry gastrique, prepared for the Wing Shooter’s February Gam Dinner
IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE March 3-7 GREEN FLASH
Tiki Hut Entertainment Schedule
Fridays in March March 6th - Pat Best March 13th - Craig Singleton March 20th - Pat Best March 27th - Sam Stone
March 10 - 13 DAZZLER March 14 THE PAUL NEEDLES BAND March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Singing Contest and Dancing to DAZZLER March 18 Jazz in the Lounge Featuring The Harry Galloway Jazz Trio March 19 - 21 THE PAUL NEEDLESS BAND March 24 - 28 GREEN FLASH March 2015 -
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G lf Gr up By Nancy Strite
Floating Practice Greens
Thirty golfers were awed by the exceptional condition of Esplanade Golf Course at Lakewood Ranch. Not a blade of grass was missing, except after a few miss hits by a few players! They were quick to fill in the divots with the sand provided. Close to the pins were awarded to Isabel Schoenberg, Nancy Strite, Jim McGourin and Robert Weir. The winning team was Gene Strite, Eric McShane, Jerry Crawford, Jack Hardick: 2nd, Nancy Strite, Jack Howard, Joe Mansir, Steve Hamblin; 3rd, Rich Lander, Ed Wilson, Dick Funsch. A match of cards decided the 4th place team of Emmett Coe, Isabel Schoenberg, Rene Echevarria and Herb Anderson. The beer was flowing in the crowded, temporary lunchroom.
Because our Rules Chair, Nancy Strite, was absent for our monthly meeting, she prepared a Rules Quiz for Gene to present. He certainly made it a fun and lively event; but alas, the majority of answers given were incorrect!! Officer Chip Miles, who is an annual speaker for us, gave an informative lecture on cyber theft.
2nd Place
1st Place
3rd Place
New Member: Ernie Michaud and wife April
NIGHT Wednesday, March 18th Wednesday, April 15th
4th Place
19th hole
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL DAY Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Show your employees how much you appreciate the work they do and Treat them to a special lunch at the Club! In Grille 1909 or Commodore Room The Chef has created a Special Menu & each of your employees will receive a chocolate favor to take home.
Regatta Room - 7pm - $10++ Reservations: 727-892-6882 8
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(The Daily Lunch Buet will also be available)
Reservations: 822-3873
Spend your summer learning how to sail, windsurf and paddle board on beautiful Tampa Bay! Summer sailing classes are open to students ages 5 to 16. Visit our website www.spyc.org for more information and to register for our summer program.
WINE SOCIETY Downtown: Thursday, March 19th at 6:00pm Pass-a-Grille: Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00pm
PREDICTED LOG DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING The Power Boat Competition Committee is sponsoring a Predicted Log demonstration and training on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Downtown Club marina starting at 1 P.M. Use your boat (power or sail) or ride with an experienced crew. Refreshments and social hour follow while we tabulate results. Please call or e-mail our Sailing Secretary, Phyllis Eades to register at 727-0822-3873 or sailingsecretary@spyc.org or you can call or e-mail me at 941-356-1680 or barbara.weller221@yahoo.com. Looking forward to seeing you on the water‌ Barbara Weller, Chair Power Boat Competition
Reservations Required: 727-822-3873 March Wine Society Featuring: Charles Krug – Napa Valley Non Wine Society Members are Welcome to Attend for $25. PAG Reservations: 727-360-1646
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Broad Reachers The Broads Reachers have been busy this past month, not sailing, but cleaning and organizing our Pram garage. Thanks to Anne O’Dell and her “garage” team, we now have everything put away, cleaned, and labeled. The team demolished the old bathroom, had the walls repaired, painted, and added several shelving units to complete the project. On January 21st, the Broad Reachers hosted the FWSA General Meeting with 89 FWSA members present. Salty Sister, Jen French presented the program “Novice to Medalist.” Jen told us how she began sailing, her road to the Paralympics, and about her involvement with the Neurotech Network and how her neurotechnology implants allow her to stand and walk again.
by Carol Hansen
George Kullman & Len Jurca on the Safety boat. We are looking forward to our Valentine’s Day Race and soon we’ll begin our Rainbow Regatta practice. Monday, February 9th, the Broad Reachers hosted their only FWSA interclub this year. We had four guest clubs with a total of nine sailors. The weather was not very cooperative with very little wind and a little bit of rain. We did complete two races, just finishing as the rain began to come down. Broad Reacher, Tove Kullman came in first place and Salty Sister, Nancy Strite placed third.
Jen French at the FWSA Meeting Captain Joanne Simmons
Sailing this month has been difficult. The weather was either cold, windy or rainy and kept us off the water for several weeks. We actually did get one day of races in with four sailors, Race Committee, and
Safety Boat with Charl Hadfield & George Kullman
The Nominating Committee will be busy in the upcoming weeks preparing the slate of officers for our Annual Meeting held in May.
Offshore Safety at Sea Seminar with Hands on training Sail and Power Boats
Valuable Knowledge for all Sailing and Cruising Boats
US Sailing Sanctioned - ISAF Certificate Hosted by Saint Petersburg Yacht Club
April 18-19, 2015 Two day participation required for ISAF Certification ISAF Offshore Survival Certificate valid for five years Day one: Offshore Safety at Sea – Classroom (one day class option) $150 Day two: Offshore Safety at Sea – Water and on Boat participation $175 Both Days Preregistered: $300
Lunch will be provided
Preregistration required: SPYC.org Limited Space available
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For information Call: Phyllis Eades, Sailingsecretary@SPYC.org, 727-892-6893 Shawn Macking, Waterfront-director@SPYC.org, 727- 822-3113 Or Kathy Ahern, Organizer, Ahern.jka@gmail.com 727-521-2607 March 2015
Cruising Fleet News by Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain
Welcome Aboard!!! Wow! What great boating weather we have in Florida, even in the winter!!! You know, we’re all about the base, ‘bout the base, ‘bout the base, no trouble. And so it goes for our first cruise for 2015 on January 23-25 to our own home base port, the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club. Fourteen vessels participated including two SPYC Marina leaseholders: Port Directors Stephanie & Biff Judd on Barefootin’, along with: Angela & Brian Kowalik on Marquesa, Richard & Judi Phagan on Inertia, Camille Iurillo & Joe Petrella on Moondancer, Tim & Diane Connolly on Lady Di 3, Kevin & Debra Hopper on Island Hopper, Phil & Mary Letourneau on Silver Lining, Bob & Andrea Merriman on First Mate, Ray & Charlotte Noyes on Bitter Sweet, Nancy & John Dunn on Nansea j, Tom & Kathy Daniel on Sol Mates, Kent & Marcia Larson on Final One, Rod & Nina Glover on Thistle, Miron & Rosemary Kolodziejczak on Challenger Joining us by “Iron Dinghy” were: Barbara & Heber Weller, Ken & Corrine St. Jean, Ed & Isabel Hanna, Joe & Ginny Sadler, John & Elaine Guthrie Some boaters arrived a week early, some arrived a few days before the weekend, but by Friday all had arrived to enjoy 5 o’clock Docktails aboard
Sunday provided interested boaters the opportunity to have free Safety Inspections of their vessels by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. A Safety Inspection decal is received to be displayed beside the vessels registration decal if a boat is deemed safe. Ten boats were inspected and all received their Safety Inspection decals! It was a wonderful weekend and we are all so proud that we have such a beautiful Marina, Club and City to enjoy. Congratulations to Stephanie & Biff Judd for their first time as Port Directors, and thank you for stepping up and organizing such a successful kickoff for 2015! Also a huge thank you to Dockmasters, Adam Harnen and John Toberman for getting so many of us into the marina; Dining Room Manager, Steaven Harbin for getting us a great space to be seated all together; and the Letourneaus and Sadlers for their amazing hospitality.
Stephanie & Biff Judd: January Port Directors
Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: • Cruising Fleet Dinner – Thursday, March 12, 2015. • March cruise to Sarasota Yacht Club – March 20-22, 2015 • April cruise to Twin Dolphin Marina March’s Cruising Fleet Meeting is a Dinner meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2015 beginning at 5:30. Our guest speaker is our own Richard Phagan who will teach and entertain us about Knotical Nautical Knots. This is the last meeting to order Commodore’s Cruise Shirts. We will also begin signup for June’s cruise to Field Club. For an alternative to our monthly Luncheon Meetings, we will have Dinner Meetings in June and September instead. Watch Smooth Sailing for details. As we have done in the past, sign-up for our cruises opens first at the Monthly Meeting and priority for those in attendance, and then later with the Sailing Secretary and on the yacht club website after that time.
Dinner – Commodore’s Room
Dinner – Gratzzi’s
Phil and Mary Letourneau’s MV, Silver Linings. How many revelers can you get aboard, you ask? We nearly lost count but there was plenty of room and a pile of shoes! Later we made our way to the Commodore’s Room for dinner, all 36 of us present and accounted for, taking up half the joint just for our group. During dinner, we each received discount coupons for museums and restaurants to use around town over the weekend or at our leisure. A few toasts (okay, a lot of toasts) were offered throughout the evening because we were all just happy to be together and boating again. On Saturday, the group was free to enjoy what downtown had to offer. We enjoyed the Saturday Morning Market, walking the dogs, a visit to the Sundial, and a movie, and shopping, just to name a few. The cocktail hour Saturday was dubbed “Contails” or “Condotails” (depending on who you ask), hosted by Joe and Ginny Sadler at their 24th Floor condominium at Signature Place. After enjoying hors d’oeuvres, including the roaring shark, and the totally magnificent view, we completed the evening with dinner for twenty-four at Gratzzi’s Italian Grill.
Please call our Sailing Secretary Phyllis to sign-up for our activities, cruises, and for monthly lunch or dinner meeting reservations at 727-892-6893 or email her at sailingsecretary@spyc.org. Looking forward to seeing you on the water… - Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain
Silver Lining Docktails hosted by Phil & Mary Letourneau
Signature “Condotails” hosted by Joe & Ginny Sadler
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Flying Club
By Peter Privitera
MASTER DRIVER TEAM RACING REGATTA January 17-18, 2015 by: Janet Walker
At our last monthly meeting we had two speakers, our own Tom Brew who enlightened us about the city’s future plans for Albert Whitted Airport and the need to keep focused on preserving our flying presence there. Tom, over the years, from behind the scenes has always been vigilantly helping us keep our flying machines in Saint Petersburg. Thank you Tom. Our guest speaker Bill Buston a vice president of the Florida Aviation Historical Society and director of the Saint Petersburg Museum of History, (one short block north of SPYC) presented a proposal to join with them at various events during this year. Call Bill to find out more about these fine aviation events, or if you wish to join or participate as a volunteer. At the meeting Bill talked about the first commercial flight which Bill Buston Expounding About took place from Saint the First Flight Engine Petersburg to Tampa on January 1, 1914 and was duplicated 100 years later right here in Tampa Bay. Bill will continue his dialogue at our next monthly meeting, which is planned to be at the museum. It promises to be a special night when he will lower the Benoit from high above to the floor, allowing club members a closer look and examination. It will be a night for pictures so mark your calendar for Sunday March 8th at 6pm. For more event details call Bill at 727.323.2079 or myself at 727.822. 7999. Also, at the meeting we welcomed new member Darcy Mullins. This year the Flying Club will be exciting and we expect a new direction to make it more informative and enjoyable. We have made arrangements with St. Pete Air at Albert Whitted Airport which will entitle you to club discounts where you can take lessons, bi-annuals or rent a variety of planes at reduced rates....
SPYC was proud to host the 8th annual Master Driver Team Racing Regatta, with five teams representing the yacht clubs from Newport Harbor, St. Francis, Texas Corinthian, Annapolis and St. Petersburg. Each team consisted of two boats racing against the two boats from an opposing club, with the team whose boat finished last losing the race. The action was quick and fierce as each team battled to keep their teammate out of last place, with each race lasting under 12 minutes. The weather was perfect all weekend, and five round-robins were completed for a total of 50 races, quite a feat and testament to the skill of the race committee. Once again, the crew from Newport Harbor Yacht Club from California finished first, losing only one of their 20 races to second place Texas Corinthian Yacht Club. St. Petersburg Yacht Club did a valiant job trying to secure 3rd place but were just barely beaten out by St. Francis Yacht Club. The victorious NHYC sailors were Bill Menninger, John Fuller, Justin Law, Tim Hogan, Chuck Fonda, and Jamie Malm. Sailing for SPYC were Rich Doyle, Steve Lang, Chuck Dawson, Mike Funsch, Tom Nelson, and Alec Funsch. All scores are on the website www.spyc.org. No regatta can take place without an excellent race committee. Todd Fedyszyn was PRO, with assistance from Bill McCarthy, Jerry Harris, Tommy Wheatley, Loren Hoffman, Bill Ballard, Tom Pierce, George and Beth Pennington, Kathy Ahern and 5 umpires: Eric Johnson (Chief Umpire, or CHUMP!), plus Phil Pape, Henry Moore, Susan Wallace, and Katie Gluskin. Janet Walker served as Chairperson for the event. Thanks to SPSC and SPYC for all their assistance. SPYC welcomes all sailors that wish to participate in team racing. In Master-Driver Regattas, the skipper must be over 45 years old. Please contact Rich Doyle or Mike Funsch. The next event in April, 2015 will be the Grandmaster Driver Team Regatta with 3 boats against 3 boats, in which the skipper must be over 55 years old.
IN MEMORIAM
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Mrs. Jane Harper Mr. Ted Irwin Mr. David L. Jones Ms. Penny Levin Mrs. Blanche J. Pagel Ms. Mary E. Scribner Dr. Frederick D. Terry
Amateur Radio Club by Dick Mordaunt, AB1NI
Happy Birthday!
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ur club members talk on “Nets” often. In case you are wondering, a net is a social gathering of people on the air waves with a common interest. In our case the interest is Yacht Clubs, cruising, boats, socializing, and operating radios. Some of us are good technically and help others with communication gear, but a lot of what we talk about is boating, cruising adventures and people we meet on our nets. Last week I was talking on the Waterway Net (HF on 7.268 MHz at 7:45am every morning) and met John from Bradenton YC. Just by chance, he was on his boat about 200 feet from me at BYC! We talked for a while then met in person on the docks. HF radio has introduced me to many people with a common interest I would not have met otherwise. Other good nets for boaters is the Maritime Net on 14.3 MHz, the Caribbean Net and SPYC’s very own Net every Monday at 5:30pm. In our March meeting we will use the SSB HF gear in Amateur Radio Club (ARC) radio room at SPYC main where we will talk to sailors and others on HF radio. We will be preparing to talk to sailors on the Regata del Sol al Sol. Come and join us and learn what SSB HF radio is all about. SPYC ARC socializes on-the-air every Monday on our VHF Net at 17:30 on 147.030 MHz where people join us locally or from around the world on Echolink. Let’s all stay in contact from wherever we are in the world and have fun with Amateur Radio. 73s https://sites.google.com/site/spycamateurradioclub/
Birthday Bash
6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25th Wednesday, April 22nd If your birthday falls within the month of February or March your dinner is COMPLIMENTARY!
$16++ /per guest (Free birthday dinners for member & spouse only. Offer is not available to guests) If you are a single, or even a couple & would like to be seated with a group, please ask to be seated at the Social Table.
Reservations Please: 892-6882
A la Carte Easter Dinner Grille 1909 & Commodore Room Open at 4:30pm
Reservations: 727-822-3873
Soup:
Roasted butternut bisque Cinnamon candied pecans
Salad:
Mescaline field greens , shaved Georgia peaches, crumbled feta cheese and three citrus vinaigrette
Choice of:
Hearth Roasted Spring Chicken Haricot vert, Glazed carrots and toasted pumpkin seeds $24 Honey Glazed Ham Pecan sweet potato casserole, Pineapple and cranberry chutney $24 Tarragon Roasted Rack of Lamb Potato gratin Baby vegetables and minted Jus natural $30 Sautéed North Carolina Almond Crusted Trout Wild mushroom risotto, Smoked tomato coulis $26 Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Au jus, horseradish cream and garden vegetable Bouquetiere $30
Dessert:
Duet of Carrot Cake and Kahlua Chocolate Tart
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Salty Sisters
March 2015
By Kathy Ahern
Holidays are over and the regatta season is in full swing for both the club and the Salty Sisters. CHARM RACING SERIES: The Maggie Mug Trophy Series in the Ideal 18’s is underway. The new Pram charm series is running simultaneously with the Golden Girls Trophy Series. In the Golden Girl Series, a Salty must be a minimum of 60 years of age. The winner of this series may be asked to represent the Salty Sisters in the Rainbow Regatta Masters Division. Sonar Series Winners: In January, the Sonar Series was completed. The winners were Janet Walker 1st place, Trisha Birkenstock 2nd place, and Rosemary Sherman 3rd place. EDUCATION: When the Salty Sisters are not sailing, they have educational classes about sailing. Our Race Committee Trainer, Selga Sakss, and her committee provide us with an excellent educational program. The 44-member audience at the February class learned about radios from Connie Beckman and Gloria Davis informed them about Race Committee procedures.
Pram Sailors
Sonar Sailing in the Bay
Sonar Sailing by the Pier Connie Beckman Speaking About Radios
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Audience at Educational Class
Gloria Davis Race Committee Procedures
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kid s night out! While Mom & Dad have their fun at the Club!*
Take a one day Club Judge Seminar
(Downtown Clubhouse)
Review the Racing Rules Become a part of our Regatta Protest Team
March 21 SPYC 8am - 5pm
Kid’s Night Out will be offered once per month
Seminar from the Judges Committee and a basic Judging Test
Friday, March 13th & Saturday, April 18th 2015 from 6 - 10pm
Ages 3 – 12** $20 for the 1st child & $15 for each additional sibling*** Includes: 4 hours of fun, pizza dinner, snack, games, crafts & movie time Reservations required a minimum of 24 hours in advance. 727-822-3873
Sign up online at: http://www.ussailing.org/race-officials/become-a-race-official/judge-seminar-calendar/
$45.00 seminar fee (includes Lunch)
Kid’s Night Out will be offered one night each month at the Downtown Clubhouse. In the event that there is a high demand, additional nights will be considered. *Mom & Dad may not leave property – service is provided while using the club. **Children are required to be “potty trained” to attend ***Additional children must be a sibling to receive the $15 price; Price is not pro-rated for children who stay less than 4 hours.
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Interest Groups Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel March 25 Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan Social time: 5:00 pm Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 Meets the 4th Wed of each month Contact: sbarbel@aol.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Susan Huff Meets every Tues @ 1:00pm in the Bridge Room [Lunch @ 11:45 optional] Contact: nshuff524@gmail.com Golf Group Facilitator: Helene Hardick Meets each Fri Oct thru May 8:30 am at Cypress Links Contact: hhardick@alwaysonline.net
Mah Jongg Facilitator: Carolyn Rehberger Lessons are regularly offered for new players. Meets every Thurs @ 1:00 pm [Lunch @ noon optional] Tournament and prizes March 5th Contact: sicar6@yahoo.com or 727-895-8243 Writer’s Group Facilitator: Joan Lander Focus is on developing skills in a nonthreatening environment. Will not meet in March. Meets the 3rd Thurs @ 10:30 am (Oct thru April) Contact: waterwind1@verizon.net Sunshine Facilitator: Cheryl Lanfear If someone is ill or could use cheering up
Contact: mclanfear@yahoo.com or 512-264-5542. Travel Group Facilitator: Patsy Warmack Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times may vary)
Contact: patsywarmack@tampabay. rr.com or 727-409-0469
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Woman’s Club AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB
By Patsy Warmack, Vice President, patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com Betty Southard, President, womansclub@spyc.org
Thursday, March 19: BINGO! Ably led by Rosemary Johnson in the Ballroom. Cash prizes so plan to attend! 5:00 p.m. Social time with hospitality bar 5:30 p.m. Meeting and BINGO This is a Woman’s Club member only event – no visitors please! New Interest Group Announced We are pleased to announce the creation of a Travel Group that we believe will appeal to many Woman’s Club members. It will encompass four areas of travel: 1) Long distance travel; 2) “Out-andAbout,” that is, short distance travel to area points of interest; 3) Summer “Dine Around” which will be to area restaurants and yacht clubs; and 4) Travel related speakers. Travel Group events will typically meet on the second Wednesday of the month, year around. If you are interested in receiving information via email about events, email Patsy, patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com. March 11: “Development of a Canal Cruising in a Self-drive Boat Website” at
5:00 p.m. Harborview Room presented by Patsy Warmack (no cost). April 8: 11:00 a.m. Tour of Raymond James Gardens and Artworks followed by lunch ($16pp inclusive). This event will be limited to 20 so reserve early to Beverly Burchard, bev@travelinginc.com. Details to follow. May 13: Tour of 3 Daughters Brewing with a Beer and Chocolate Pairing assisted by Viktoria Richards Belgian Chocolates Patsy Warmack, facilitator. June 10: “Dine Around” facilitator TBA July 8: “Dine Around” facilitator TBA August 12: “Dine Around” facilitator TBA September 9: Out and About - Pat Seifried facilitator Our mission is to embrace new friendships, promote socialization, cultural and educational activities, and promote women’s involvement in the SPYC. If you would like to join the Woman’s Club please contact Angela Kowalik at koalafam@tampabay.rr.com
Woman’s Club Fashion Show
Choose your location to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Join us in Celebrating the Annual Tradition of Complimentary Corned Beef and Cabbage!
11:30am – 2pm
Complimentary to SPYC Members - Non-Member Guests: $11++
Reservations Required: 822-3873
The regular a la carte luncheon menu will also be available - No Lunch Buffet
Pass-a-Grille will be open on Tuesday, March 17th
Joining in the Tradition and Also serving Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage!
Grille 1909 & Pass-a-Grille Four Green Fields Potato Soup Blarney Stone Salad Tender Corned Beef with Steamed Green Cabbage, Yukon Gold Potatoes and Fresh Carrots St. Patty’s Day Dessert
$16++ Downtown Reservations: 727-822-3873 PAG Reservations: 727-360-1646
11:30am – 2pm
Complimentary to SPYC Members - Non-Member Guests: $11++ In lieu of being open on the 17th, the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse will be closed on Wednesday, March 18th
Reservations Required: 360-1646 – Pass-a-Grille 48-hour cancellation policy in effect
MARCH
$14++ per person*
“Twilight Series Races”
Family Night at the Club is Now Three
SEMINAR
Courses Tuesday thru Friday and
MARCH 3-6
we have added a mini dessert! Selections will change Monthly.
Minestrone Soup Fettuccine di Carnivale The “Twilight Series” races will begin the first Friday in April. Weather permitting we will sail on Fridays until the end of August. Check your sails and your (boat) bottoms. Prepare to get out of your slips for a fun night. There is one race each evening. Count-down begins at 6:25 PM, somewhere around the Pier. Many types of boats come out and sail the course. We have had Moths, 470s, A-Cat, kites and kayaks, just to mention a few. Official competitor classes are Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and Cruising. We also provide additional scoring for one-designs if at least five boats compete. Club members may race in our Sonars. Simply call the Sailing Center before Friday and reserve a boat. (There is a unique award for the winning Sonar team at the end of the season.) The Notice of Race (NOR) and the Sailing Instructions (SIs) are on our website.
Italian Sweet Sausage - Sun Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Basil
MARCH 17-20 Brunswick Stew
Pesto Pecorino, Romano
Mesquite Smoked Spring
Cheese
Chicken
MARCH 10-13
MARCH 24-27 & 31
Hot & Sour Soup
Avgolemono Soup
General Tso’s Chicken
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Sticky Jasmine Rice
Sauce & Warm Pita Toast
Debrief, and get your scores and a free beer after the race at the Tiki Hut.
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EMPLOYEE OF YEAR 2014 Tom Rockhill
We are very happy to announce the winner of the “2014 Employee of the Year” is Lawrence “Tom” Rockhill. Tom has been an integral part of the Yacht Club’s Sailing Center since June of 2010 and has been voted employee of the month on three occasions. Tom grew up in Watertown, Connecticut before moving to St. Petersburg where he became a commercial fisherman. His time as a fisherman and his background in construction gave him a unique set of skills to handle the maintenance of the Sailing Center and the Club’s fleet of 90+ vessels. Tom’s work ethic and dedication to his craft were put on display recently when he completed a 16-month Marine Service program at P-Tec in only 13 months, while maintaining his full time position at the Club. He is a great asset to the Club and is always willing to lend a hand wherever he is needed. Please take a few moments to congratulate Tom on another great year!
EMPLOYEE OF MONTH
WE CARE
Our staff receives certification training in regard to safe and responsible practices in serving alcoholic beverages. Our goal is to always provide professional, friendly service to our members while promoting a comfortable and safe atmosphere for all. On rare occasions, for the safety and well being of members, there may be a need to discontinue serving alcoholic beverages. Please appreciate that this is done for the protection of our members and the Club. We thank you for your cooperation. Please drink responsibility.
2013/2014 AUDIT IS COMPLETE If you would like to review the 2013/14 Audit Report, please contact Colleen Finney, CFO, at 823-1061 to make an appointment to do so. Please understand that the Financial Statements and year end audits may not be removed from the Chief Financial Officer’s office.
Alysia Wenckoski Heritage Lounge Bartender Congratulations to Alysia Wenckoski, Heritage Lounge Bartender, for being selected as February’s Employee of the month. What better way to commemorate this achievement than to honor her in the month of her two year anniversary of employment with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Alysia is valued and respected among her peers and members and is well deserving of this accolade. Please be sure to congratulate her for a job well done! Thank you Alysia for the outstanding service you provide to our members and for being an important part of the team.
2014 SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN
Thank you to those of you who contributed to the 2014 Membership Survey. You may view the Executive Summary of the Survey in the Members Section of the Website under Quick Links.
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
Grand Prix
Colleen Riley-Finney Chief Financial Officer (2 years) James Kellard Cocktail Server (3 years) Ed Eley Steward (2 years) Garry Greenough Cook (1 year) Jesse Smith Steward, PAG (1 year)
Guest Parking
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Parking will be reserved for SPYC members only during each day of Grand Prix weekend. Reciprocal Guests and Member’s Guests may only park in the garage after 6pm March 26th - 29th. Parking will be based upon availability.
Ladies & Gentlemen
Start Your Engines!
Grand Prix Events - March 26th – March 29th Grand Prix Night Parade Thursday, March 26th Kick off the Grand Prix weekend and join us for the parade festivities. Food available hot off the Grill & PFO Bar beginning at 5:00pm ~ Tiki Bar & Pool Deck Both Entrances to the Garage will be blocked by barricades for the parade at 6:30pm. Those parked here at that time will not have the ability to leave until after the barricades are removed around 9pm.
Grand Prix Brunch Sunday, March 29th 10:30am-1:30pm • Complimentary Bloody Marys & Screwdrivers • Eggs Benedict Oscar Style • Cheese Blintzes with Fruit Topping • Carved New York Strip • House Smoked Salmon & Gravlax Display • Beef Burgundy. Chicken Saltimbocca • Shrimp Cocktail & Assorted Salads & Tapas • Dessert Table • Omelet Stations • Belgian Waffles & Breakfast Favorites $25++/person - $12++/person (ages 4-12 (3 & under are FREE)) Reservations: 822-3873
10th Annual - Grand Prix Garage Party Sunday, March 29th, 1-5pm Food, Drink and Fun at the Club! Join us on the top floor of the Parking Garage for a roarin’ good time and see the cars as they round the bend. $40++/person ($20++/ages 4-12) Buffet served from 1-4pm COMPLIMENTARY BEER, SODAS & PFO BAR Reservations Limited to 200 people Reservations Required: 892-6882 Tailgating in the garage or bringing in your own alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages is not permitted. 48-hour cancellation policy is in effect; this event is always a sellout and reservations close out quickly. Any Cancellations must be received by 3/27/15 by contacting the Catering office directly. Reservations not received by this time or to the correct office will be charged the Full Original Reservation.
Grand Prix Parking March 29th Parking will be reserved for SPYC members only during each day of Grand Prix weekend. Reciprocal Guests and Member’s Guests may only park in the garage after 6pm March 26th - 29th. Parking will be based upon availability.
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March 6 and 7
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March 2015
Easter at the Beach Club Sunday, April 5, 2015 • Noon – 1:30PM & 2:30 – 4:00 pm • Reservations on the Quarter Hour
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque with Candied Pecans Easter Salad Mixed Spring Greens, Shaved Georgia Peaches, Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Citrus Vinaigrette
Choice of:
Tarragon Roasted Rack of New Zealand Lamb Marinated Baby Zucchini, Medley, Purple Potato Au Gratin, Mint Oil, Veal Reduction $30 Sautéed North Carolina Almond Crusted Trout Broccoli Mousse, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Arugula and Grape Tomato Salad, Smoked Tomato Coulis $26
Herb Roasted Half Chicken Leek and Spinach Timbale, Haricot Verts, Glazed Carrots, Pumpkin Seed Sauce $24
12 oz, Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus Baked Potato, Vegetable, Horseradish Cream $30
Honey Glazed Ham Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole, Asparagus, Pineapple & Dried Cranberry Chutney $24
Duet of Carrot Cake and Kahlua Chocolate Tart
Entertainment by Jerry
DeMark
Noon to 4:00PM
Call 727-360-1646 for Reservations
Reservations Required. 48 hour cancellation policy in effect. If you fail to show up without cancelling your reservation by Friday, April 3, the club will regrettably impose a $10 per person seat charge March 1 – April 3: Guess
the number of Jelly Beans in the jar, and win a free Easter Dinner!
March
at the Beach
March 11th, 2015 6:00-7:30PM 6PM A la carte dinner 7:30PM Bingo Bingo cards - 25¢ each, or 5 for $1 3 free cards with the purchase of dinner Prizes awarded every game
Please Specify Bingo when making your reservation
727-360-1646
The Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch
Last Sunday of Every Month March 29th • 11am– 2pm $16++ Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary! $3++ with Buffet $5++ without Buffet Call now for March 29 reservation 727-360-1646
PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH CLUB
Specials WEEKLY
March
SUNDAY Noon until 8PM (except the 29th, 4 – 8PM) Buttermilk Marinated Fried Chicken $13 All You Care To Eat with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetable Choice of Soup or Salad
WEDNESDAY 6:00 – 9:00PM Sautéed Blackened Queen Snapper $24 Spanish Sofrito Rice, Corn and Black Bean Salsa, Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce Choice of Soup or Salad
THURSDAY
Jelly Bean Jar Free Easter Dinner!
Jazz & Pasta
Come to the Beach Club before April 3rd and guess the number of jelly beans in the jar The member guessing closest will receive their Easter Dinner free! SPYC members only please Prize valid Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Beach Location only
At the Beach Club
Friday, March 27th 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Featuring the Harry Galloway Jazz Trio $19 Regular a la carte also available
The Beach Club will be open on Tuesday, March 17th for St. Patricks Day
6:00 – 9:00PM Braised Pork Osso Bucco - $20 Bleu Cheese Au Gratin Red Chile Adobo Sauce, Vegetable Choice of Soup or Salad
SATURDAY 6:00 – 9:00PM Braised Burgundy Bison Short Ribs +22 Roquefort Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Choice of Soup or Salad
We will be closed on Wednesday, March 18th
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MONDAY
March SUN
MON
1
2
TUESDAY Closed (except the 17th)
8
9
Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge (except the 18th)
Daylight Savings Time 15
THURSDAY
16 Ladies’ Beach Club
Braised Pork Osso Bucco $20
29
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015 CLUBHOUSE WILL
WEDDING AND
Fried Chicken Special $13 All You Care To Eat 4-8pm Bloody Mary Brunch 11AM – 2PM
RECEPTION 22
30
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CLOSED CLOSED
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Bison Short Ribs $22
FOR MEMBER
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Bingo Dinner at 6 Bingo at 7:30
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Corned Beef & Cabbage 17 Dinner Special $16 While it lasts!
5
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25 Wine Society 6:00PM
SAT
6 Entertainment: Big Rich
12
Entertainment: Jerry DeMark
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Broad Reachers Entertainment Sam Stone
13
Entertainment: New Horizons
14
Broad Reachers Entertainment Dave Valliere
20
21 Nancy Lucas Regatta
Entertainment: Entertainment Doug Bliss Mike Balisterri
26
27
Crown Cup Check In Jazz & Pasta $19
Entertainment: Harry Galloway Jazz Trio
28 Broad Reachers Crown Cup Regatta Entertainment: Daryl Dodge
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Sunday - Noon - 8PM Last Sunday of the Month Bloody Mary Brunch - 11AM - 2PM Friday and Saturday - 11AM - 10:30PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 11am – 9:30pm Closed Tuesday Lunch - 11:30AM - 2PM Dinner 6PM - 9PM
March 2015
7
31
CLOSED
22
FRI
Unsinkables
10
17
THURS
4
St. Patty’s Day Specials – Lunch & Dinner
SATURDAY
CLOSE AT 4PM
WED
33
CLOSED
WEDNESDAY Queen Snapper $24 (except the 18th)
For Reservations Please Call: 727-360-1646
TUES
CLOSED
Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge
Pass-a-Grille
The Beach Club at
CLOSED
WEEKLY EVENTS
Downtown Clubhouse
March MON
Thistle Midwinters only Sunset 18:30
8 Daylight Savings TIme 5pm Flying Club DST Begins
9
Sunset 19:35
Lightning Championship
16
CLOSED
15
Sunset 19:39
29
1-5pm 10th Annual Grand Prix Garage Party Reservations required Grand Prix Bloody Mary Brunch Sunset 19:46
23
CLOSED
Sunset 19:42
WED
30
3 6pm Golf Group Thistle Midwinters Sunset 18:32
5pm YC Singles 6:15pm YC Riders
THURS
Salty SIsters Lunch, No Sailing Thistle Midwinters
Sunset 18:32
Salty Sisters Sailing St. Patricks Day Party
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St. Patty’s Day Specials – Lunch & Dinner Lightning Championship
Sunset 19:36
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Sunset 19:47
Sunset 18:33
12
Sunset 19:37
6pm Wine Society
6-9pm Birthday Bash Sunset 19:44
Grille 1909 10:30am-1:30pm Tiki Hut Open 1-6pm
MONDAY
2015 Pusser’s Cup
Closed
Tiki Hut Open 1-6 pm Sunset 18:34
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68th Annual 7 -10 pm Winter Lightning 3rd Annual Low Country Champtionship Boil Street Party Predicted Log Demonstration 6pm & Training 1pm 6 - 10pm Wing Shooters Kids Night Out Society Tiki Hut Open 1-6 pm
7pm
Sailing/ Lunch
13
7
SUNDAY Brunch Buffet
TUESDAY Family Night
Happy Hour Heritage Lounge, 4 – 6pm Happy Hour Grille 1909, 5 – 6pm 7:15pm Duplicate Bridge
5:30pm Cruising Fleet Dinner
5pm Woman’s Club
25 Salty Sisters
Sunset 19:43
Sunset 18:33
Salty Sisters Sailing/ Lunch
Sunset 18:40 24
24
Thistle Midwinters
19
Sunset 19:40
6
Thistle Midwinters
18
6pm Amateur Radio
SAT
5
11
Sunset 19:36 Members complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch
FRI
4
10
CLOSED
22
TUES
2
CLOSED
1
CLOSED
SUN
WEEKLY EVENTS
Sunset 19:41
26
Sunset 19:37
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Upcoming Events APRIL
21 8am-5pm
Family Night
THURSDAY Family Night
Club Judge Seminar
FRIDAY
Dunedin Boat Club to SPYC @ PAG Regatta Tiki Hut Open 1-11:30pm Sunset 19:41
27
5 pm Grand Prix Night Parade, Grill & PFO Bar Open Sunset 19:44
Sunset 19:38
WEDNESDAY
Sunset 19:42
SATURDAY Breakfast Buffet 7:30 – 10am
28 Crown Cars Regatta at PAG
Sunset 19:45
Family Night 14++
Commodore Room Dinner: Fri. & Sat. 5:30pm-9:30pm
Sunset 19:46
15 Trivia Night 16 Woman’s Club 16 Wine Society 5 Easter 17-18 SPYC Championships 7 Golf Group 9 Cruising Fleet Luncheon 18 Safety at Sea Seminar 19 Safety at Sea Seminar 9 Wing Shooters Society 21 Amateur Radio Club 9-12 Suncoast Raceweek 11 Gourmet Wine Dinner 22 Birthday Bash 22 Administrative 11-12 Grandmasters Professionals Day Team Race 24 Regata Del Sol al Sol 12 Flying Club 25 Kids Fishing Tournament 14 YC Riders 25-26 Advanced 14 YC Singles Judge’s Seminar
Grille 1909
Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm A’la carte Lunch: Tues-Sat. 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm Sunday Brunch Buffet: 10:30am-1:30pm Saturday Breakfast Buffet : Tues-Fri. 7:00-9:00am
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PRSRT. STD Prsrt Std U.S. POSTAGE US Postage PAID Paid FL FL St. Tampa Petersburg, PermitNo. 2622 Permit 756
St. Petersburg Yacht Club 11 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-3919 (727) 822-3873 spycfrontdesk@tampabay.rr.com
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 2301 Pass-A-Grille Way St. Pete Beach (727) 360-1646
Marc Reydams………….............................823-1219 General Manager gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer controller@spyc.org Amy Spencer…………...............................892-6888 Executive Director of Membership membership@spyc.org Joseph Van Bemmel..................................892-6889 Executive Chef executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE..........................892-6882 Director of Catering spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com Pierre Dumaine………...............................892-6880 Director of Food & Beverage pierre@spyc.org Steaven Harbin ……...............................…822-3873 Dining Room Manager ext. 227 steaven@spyc.org Vanessa McCambridge………...............…..360-1646 Manager at The Beach Club at PAG Vanessa-spyc@tampabay.rr.com Shawn Macking……….....................….….822-3113 Waterfront Director Waterfront-director@spyc.org Adam Harnen………............................…..822-3227 Dockmaster Dockmasterspyc@gmail.com Todd Fedyszyn………............................….896-8101 Youth Sailing Director youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Phyllis Eades………..................................892-6893 Sailing Secretary sailingsecretary@spyc.org Steve Partridge...…………........................892-6892 Facilities Manager facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Micah Giralte……………...........................892-6894 Executive Housekeeper housekeeping@spyc.org
Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 Accounting/Billing Issues: 892-6883 or 892-6884 24
www.spyc.org March 2015
Hours of Operation: Downtown:
Commodore Room:
Clubhouse Closed on Mondays
Dinner: Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Grille 1909: Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm Sunday Brunch Buffet: 10:30am - 1:30pm (upstairs during the month of December)
Heritage Lounge: (food service hours) Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm (limited afternoon & late night menu available)
Bridge Room: Breakfast Buffet: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 9:00am Saturday – 7:30am – 10:00am
Tiki Hut: Thursday, Friday: 5:00pm - (Closing varies based upon weather & business levels) Saturday: 1:00pm - 11:30pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sailing Center:
Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Snell Isle Hours: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays Wednesday - Friday 8am - 5pm • Saturday & Sunday 7am -5pm
Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: Closed Tuesdays • Sunday: Noon - 8:00pm Weekdays: 11:00am – 9:30pm • Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 10:30pm Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Bar Menu Available on Sundays: 12:00pm to 8:00pm All other days with the exception of Tuesday: 11:30am - 9:00pm Sunday Brunch (last Sunday of each month): 11:00am - 2:00pm